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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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So Sarah’s hit-and-run case is pretty much closed, huh?

Mm-hmm. And Brady’s finally been released, so that means I can look forward to an evening with Rafe trying to convince me that he’s well enough to go back to work.

Mm. No surprise he’s impatient about it.

No, not surprising at all.

But I’m pretty sure that his doctors will tell him that he’ll be, you know, good enough soon. But listen to me going on and on about my day. What is going on with you?

Mm, nothing much. Just that… I slept with Alex again. [mellow country music]

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Trick or treat?

[laughs] Hey, Dad.

[laughs]

I’m hoping you didn’t come here for the candy, because we don’t get many trick-or-treaters in the building. But I can offer you, I don’t know, maybe a little chocolate protein powder?

Protein powder? Uh, I’ll pass.

Okay, what’s with the pumpkin?

Well, I stopped by the market on the way home, and I started thinking about how much fun we used to have carving pumpkins when you were a kid.

Oh, you want to do a little carving, huh?

Why not? I haven’t seen you since you started work on “Body & Soul,” so I thought this would be a good opportunity to bond.

Okay.

And in case you’re not in the mood to stick your hands into some pumpkin guts, I thought we could bond over these.

Hey, all right. All right. Now we’re talking.

[chuckles]

Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself? Either way, you’re wasting your breath because I don’t buy it. Your lack of integrity has undermined me in far too many ways. Did I get it right? [whimsical music] Ha, yeah! Nailed it! [laughs] Ten pages down of dialogue. more to go. [sighs] Hey, Henderson? Be a pal, make me an extra dry martini, please. Oh, come on, Hennie, please? I need to see a friendly face! [inhales sharply]

Will mine do?

[gasps] Ahh! [serene music]

Hey, Gio. I just finished at the bakery. I wanted to see if maybe you wanted to meet up for dinner.

Uh, actually, I’m still at the studio.

Really? This late?

Yeah, uh, Kate wanted me to block my scripts for the next three shows, so I’ll probably be here a while. [soft tense music]

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

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Nancy! You’re a sight for sore eyes, girl!

Oh, Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie! Oh, I hope this isn’t a bad time. Henderson let me in.

Are you kidding me? Honey, it’s never a bad time when my old pal Nancy comes to see me out of the blue. So how are things in the Big Apple? What are you doing in Salem?

Well, we’ll talk about me later. Right now, I want to talk about you. Is it true that you’re now a big soap opera star?

[laughs] Well, um, get a load of this. [clears throat] Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself? Because either way, I’m not buying it.

Ah, move over, Meryl Streep.

Thank you, darling. [gasps] Oh, my gosh. I can’t believe that you’ve heard of “Body & Soul” all the way in New York City.

[chuckles] Well, actually, it’s the reason I’m here.

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How long do you think you’re gonna be at the studio?

Uh, not sure. I still have a lot left to do.

That’s the life of a director, huh?

Yup.

Well, I guess I can’t really complain after you suffered through all those mornings of me getting up at the crack of dawn to open up the bakery.

Hey, that reminds me, I– I stopped by Sweet Bits earlier today.

Oh, yeah, right, Felicity told me. I–I’m sorry I missed you, I was running an errand. [soft tense music] I can trust you to keep this to yourself, right?

Of course. Johnny will not hear a word about this from me.

Good, because my husband is totally clueless.

Let’s keep it that way.

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What was the errand?

Oh, I had to stop by the pharmacy to get some medicine for my back in case it flares up again.

And has it?

Has it what?

Flared up again?

Oh, nope. I’m–I’m doing good.

Well, I’m glad to hear that.

So I guess I’ll see you at home later? Don’t work too hard, okay? Love you.

Pharmacy, my ass.

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What a nightmare for Xander, huh? Walking in on his own mother trying to push his wife down the stairs.

Unbelievable. I mean, it wasn’t enough that the woman ran Sarah over and then set Brady up to take the fall.

God, it makes everything we do on “Body & Soul” seem tame in comparison, right?

[laughs] What is that saying? Life is often crazier than fiction because fiction has to seem believable and life doesn’t.

I like that. I like that a lot. [chuckles] How does Bonnie like working on the show?

Oh, she loves it. And she especially likes working with you, Alex.

Ah. I’m thinking she’s probably just glad to have an outlet to finally give all that motherly advice that she wanted to give me in real life.

You’re probably right about that.

Yeah.

So speaking of art imitating life, how is it working with your costar?

Oh, it’s going fine. Even though Chanel and I haven’t shot any scenes together yet, the photoshoot went smoothly, so not expecting any problems.

Glad to hear that.

Yeah, so no worries there. [uneasy music]

But worries elsewhere?

Ah, a little situation with another coworker that got a little…messy.

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So after Alex and I renewed our agreement to stay just friends–

Mm-hmm.

I was about to go back to my apartment, but–

But?

The next thing I knew, we started making out.

And then the next thing you knew after that?

I think you can figure it out. [both chuckle]

Right.

Ah, Jada, it just– it feels like the more we try to stay just friends, the more we can’t keep our hands off each other.

You know, that sounds a lot like me and Rafe in the beginning. Except it doesn’t look like you think it’s a good thing.

Well– it’s a complicated thing.

I understand. But Steph, it’s happened twice now. And from what I’m hearing, I’m willing to bet that it will happen again.

Well, I wouldn’t bet against it.

Right. So what do you think this means for the two of you?

I have no idea.

Well, it was all Kate and Abe’s idea– bless them, to keep “Body & Soul” alive. Abe was a very big fan. [chuckles]

Well, so am I. Oh, I just love it when you get to see all those divas going at it.

[laughs] Me too. And now I’m one of them. [laughs] Crazy, right?

No. Judging by that performance that you just put on for me before, you can act. Not to mention that you are beautiful, and charismatic, and– oh, they’re lucky to have you.

Oh, honey, you’re too much. Thank you.

Anyway, I was reading in one of the soap mags that, well, they haven’t finished casting all of “Body & Soul” yet, and I was wondering if that’s still the case.

Huh. [chuckles] Why do you ask? Were you thinking maybe you could snag a part?

Oh, no, not for me. Uh, Bonnie, the last time I acted was in a play in high school. And I–oh, I was so nervous, I forgot all my lines. All three of them. No, this is not for me at all.

Okay, then what? [expectant music]

I’m here because I want my daughter to audition. And, Bonnie, I was hoping that you might be able to put in a good word?

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[chuckles]

Hey, baby. Mwah. Oh, it’s so good to see you up and about.

Yeah, well, my back is feeling much better thanks to the muscle relaxers that Kayla gave me. They really helped.

Oh, thank heaven for modern medicine.

And thank heaven you had the night off from being mayor for once. Sorry for the late invitation.

Are you kidding? I’ll always make time for a mother-daughter dinner. So you said Johnny couldn’t make it?

Yeah, no, he’s working late, unfortunately.

Really? So late?

Yeah, long hours when you have to direct five episodes of a soap opera a week.

Oh, well, maybe you should lodge a complaint with his executive producer?

[laughs] Oh, no, no. Johnny is– he’s happy to have a job. We all are.

Yeah, well, still, after a whole day’s work, that husband of yours should be having a relaxing dinner with his wife, not burning the midnight oil. [gentle acoustic music]

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[sultry jazz music]

This seat taken?

All yours.

Great, thank you. I’ve been traveling with my mother all day. So to say I need a drink would be an understatement.

Well, you came to the right place.

Actually, you know what? I’ve only seen myself under fluorescent lights today. So before I order that much-needed drink, I’m gonna go tame this mop and splash some water on my face. Actually, could you order me one of those, please? Unless you’re leaving soon?

No, I’ve got nowhere to be.

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Wow, quick service here, huh?

Enjoy. [sultry jazz music]

Mm. Like I said, I needed that, because, oh, my God, I thought today would never end. You see, my mother, with whom I’m traveling, is not only highly annoying, but she has absolutely zero respect for other people’s boundaries, you know? I mean, try going through two airports, two flights, two rideshares with the woman every step of the way. Drama.

Sounds stressful.

Yeah, no, nonstop stressful, actually. First, it starts out with us not being able to get coffee because she’s worried that we’re gonna miss our flight. So we get to the airport three hours early, makes me throw out my toiletries because she doesn’t want to waste time checking bags. Damn, I had some expensive moisturizers in there.

The horror.

And then… we got through security with hours to spare. And all she wants to do is gossip about the other passengers, making, like, snide comments about what they’re wearing, you know, things like that. She doesn’t even let me watch the shows that I downloaded. [chuckles] Are you even listening to me?

No, not really. And no offense, but you are aware that other people have problems as well, right?

Wow. I thought Midwesterners were supposed to be friendly. Sorry for trying to have a conversation.

Wait.

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I’m Johnny. What’s your name?

Joy.

Hey, Joy. Welcome to Salem.

So how are things with you and Johnny? It’s only been a few days since I had to referee an early morning squabble at my apartment.

Yeah, well, things are okay, but they are about to get a whole lot better.

Oh, why is that?

Well, because I am planning a surprise party for Johnny tomorrow for his birthday. It’s gonna be on set.

Oh, on set, huh? Oh, well, that sounds like a cool idea. Well, you need any help, you know your mama loves parties and surprises.

Oh, yeah, believe me, I know. I still haven’t recovered from when you got Ricky Martin to perform at my fifth birthday party.

[laughs] You were definitely surprised.

Oh, yeah, mm-hmm. Even though the only song of his that I knew was “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” and that was from “Shrek.” I was disappointed that you didn’t get Puss in Boots.

[laughs] Well, the other mothers and fathers were very excited.

Mm-hmm, I recall. But no, Johnny’s party is going to be a little bit of a smaller gathering.

I figured. I figured. But if you need any assistance, just tag in your mother.

Oh, thank you, but I already enlisted Alex.

Alex? Sweetheart, are you sure that’s a good idea?

So you and Stephanie are spending a lot of time together, huh?

I mean, Dad, it’s kind of hard not to. We work on the same show together. We live across the hall from each other, for God’s sake.

Right. Right. Well, Stephanie is a lovely person. I’m glad to hear that you’re friends again. [soft tense music] Mm. [chuckles] I detect that look on your face means that you are maybe more than friends again?

Maybe? Sort of.

I see. So if you’re “maybe sort of” more than friends again, and I do get the subtextual meaning of that, are you two getting back together?

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Okay, so did you guys talk?

You mean after?

Well, it wasn’t asking about during. [chuckles]

No. No, we didn’t talk after. I–I woke up in his bed, and got the hell out of there once I found my clothes.

Walk of shame style?

Kind of.

Well, I mean, why? What is there to be ashamed of?

Oh, I’m not ashamed.

Mm.

Just… disappointed, you know? Because we agreed that we weren’t gonna do anything that might ruin our friendship, and then we did.

Well, the important word here is “we,” meaning you andAlex. So it looks like he wanted it to happen too.

It certainly seemed that way in the moment.

Right, and are you both still friends?

As far as I know.

Well, then, what’s the problem? I mean, it’s not a crime, you know, to be friends with someone and occasionally have sex. [mellow country music] Unless someone wants more than that.

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So you want Chloe to audition for “Body & Soul”?

Oh, no, Bonnie. Chloe is a singer, not– not an actress.

But you said you want your daughter to–

My other daughter, Joy. [soft dramatic music]

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Thanks for the welcome.

Yeah, well, it obviously came a little too late. And, for the record, Midwesterners generally are very friendly.

Oh, so you’re an exception?

Not always. I’m just in a bad mood.

Yeah, I got that. If you don’t mind me asking, what got you in the bad mood?

My wife did, actually. Yeah, she’s… she’s cheating on me.

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Oh, so okay, you want Joy to audition for “Body & Soul”– Chloe’s baby sister.

Who is all grown up and quite a handful, I might add. Oh, she is stubborn, and she’s feisty, and she’s– oh, she is full of you-know-what and vinegar.

Huh. I wonder who she takes after.

All right, she’s a lot like her mother, the poor kid. But Bonnie, she has a knack for getting herself into the messiest of situations.

So your wife is cheating on you?

All right, did I just say that out loud to a stranger?

Hey, no worries here. I’m not gonna tell anybody. It’s not like we have anybody in common anyway, right? Who would I tell? [chuckles]

Yeah. Yeah, that’s a good point. [clears throat]

Well, I’m really sorry what you’re going through. That really sucks.

Yeah.

And I’m sure you don’t want to hear my two cents, but I do have a lifetime of experience assuming the worst in people. So I don’t know. Is there a chance you’re jumping to conclusions based on flimsy evidence?

Nah, not too flimsy. Actually, I– I walked in on them.

Oh. Well, there goes that theory.

Yeah.

So, um, who’s the guy? Do you know him?

Yeah, I know him. And she works with him.

So what, they start flirting by the copy machine?

Actually, they– they knew each other prior to working together. They actually slept with each other before she and I were married, so.

Wow. And you’re okay with them working side by side?

Well, she swore to me that everything that happened between them was in the past. And that she wasn’t even attracted to him anymore. And I stupidly believed her.

Hey, she’s–she’s your wife. You trusted her. [sultry jazz music] So what did you do after you walked in on them?

Ooh, I, um, turned around and walked out.

You confronted her, though, right?

No, I didn’t.

[scoffs] Why the hell not?

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Relax, Mama, okay? I needed an ally on set, and Alex volunteered to help me with Johnny’s party, which was really nice of him, actually.

Okay.

Okay, you said “okay” like it’s not totally okay.

Well, now, correct me if I’m wrong now, but isn’t Alex the reason you had to come over not too long ago and use my shower because Johnny got all jealous about you two shooting those love scenes together?

No, no, no, that was the photoshoot. But we talked that out. We talked it out. It was fine.

Well, I talked to him later that day, and he admitted that it’s been harder on him than he expected.

Right, and I understand that. But what I think is that we just– once we get this first bedroom scene done and over with, everyone will realize that it is all okay, and that it is not a threat to anyone’s marriage or relationship. It’s make believe.

Oh, so you didn’t shoot the love scene yet?

No, I thought I told you. We had to put it on hold because of the whole situation with my back.

Well, on hold till when?

Tomorrow. Okay, but I think that what is really getting to Johnny is the anticipation of it also. I really do believe that once said love scene is over and done with, everything is gonna be just fine. [tense music]

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No. Stephanie and I aren’t–we’re not getting back together, Dad. It didn’t work out the first time. There’s no reason why it could the second. And if you may remember, I was just married to Theresa about five minutes ago. And on top of that, Stephanie just lost somebody that was really important to her.

Everett?

Mm-hmm.

I don’t mean to be insensitive, but Everett is gone and so is Theresa.

Touché. But it doesn’t matter, Dad. You know, I just don’t think Stephanie and I are really meant to be. It’s just not like that. [soft dramatic music]

Okay, so what is it like?

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Look, neither Alex nor I want more than what is going on right now.

Right. A friendship with the occasional lovemaking.

Okay, can we not call it lovemaking, please? No one is in love here, okay?

But still.

But still what?

I get the feeling that there is something you’re not saying.

Like what? I’m just saying that no one is in love here. And that no one includes me.

Right. I heard what you said. But, Steph, I know how it is with exes, okay? And when you run into each other at a vulnerable time, you know, the physical stuff comes easy. The attraction is still there. And I don’t know. You know, hearing you talk and the vibe that your friend here is getting, I’m starting to think that maybe there’s some feelings still there.

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Oh, here’s Joy at the airport.

Oh, honey, she is so beautiful.

And she knows it too.

Oh, a born performer. And a real drama queen. Oh. So, anyway, when I saw the casting notice for “Body & Soul,” I thought, why not come and let her bring that to the screen? Especially since she’s–

Especially since she’s, what?

Well, Bonnie–[sighs] Lately, Joy has been so adrift. I mean, one minute she’s applying to beauty school, the next moment she wants to be a doctor.

[chuckles] Like her daddy. Sorry.

Right. Anyway, I thought that if– if she could just get a part on “Body & Soul,” then just maybe, Joy could find her purpose. [soft dramatic music]

Obviously, I wanted to confront him, right? My–my wife and the guy that she was having sex with. And I wanted to walk in there and just beat him to a pulp, you know? And I just– I don’t know, I went numb. I was in shock.

I get that. What about the next time you saw her?

When I saw her later, I thought– I thought that she was gonna confess, you know, tell me it was just some horrible mistake and beg for my forgiveness.

Well, would you have been okay with it if she had?

No. Obviously not, okay? But at least I could have maybe worked past it eventually. But instead of being honest with me and contrite, she just– she acted like nothing even happened. She just lied right to my face.

And then what?

Then she snuck out to see him again the next day.

Oof.

Yeah. Told me she was going to run an errand. Really, she just went over to his apartment. I saw her leave. Heard her make him swear not to say anything. Heard her call me clueless even.

Whoa. Okay, I’m sorry, but this woman sounds like a stone-cold bitch.

But she’s not, though. You know, if you would have asked me a month ago if she was capable of doing something like this, I would have said no way in hell. Now it’s like I don’t even know who she is anymore. And even though– I don’t know, the reason that I’m not confronting her, you know, telling her that I know she’s cheating on me, that I saw her, that I walked in on her cheating on me–

Yeah? What’s the reason? [sultry jazz music]

I guess it’s, uh– I feel like if I– if I actually say it, if I put it out there, then it’s real. And I would still give anything for it not to be.

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Okay, so the goal is to get through this love scene and then surprise Johnny with a party. And since Alex is going to be helping with that surprise, then maybe Johnny will feel better about him. And then we can all move forward as friends.

Kumbaya, peace and love.

Exactly.

Yeah, right until the next sex scene.

Okay, love scene, first of all. That’s what I prefer to call it. And second of all, Mama, you’re not helping.

Well, Chanel, darling, I just– you know, I want you to have realistic expectations.

Okay. How am I being unrealistic, Mama? I truly believe that once we have gone through this experience together of Johnny directing, Alex and I acting in this lovescene, then it is just gonna be a million percent easier moving forward.

A million percent?

Yes, a million percent, okay? After we do this, all the weird tension and hurt feelings, that will all be over with. After tomorrow, it is going to be smooth sailing all the way.

What’s it like between Stephanie and me? Mm. Well, as you know, Dad, I was on a pretty low place when I moved back in here. Stephanie kept– she kept me steady. She helped me through the dark times. I just can’t stop thinking about… what it was like when we were together and… how badly I screwed things up, man. I was an idiot. I hurt her very badly. It took us a long time just to get back to a place of being friends again, you know?

Have you had this conversation with Stephanie?

Yeah. Many times. And she agreed that we need to just keep things the way they are.

Except that you are now, as you just described it, sort of, kind of more than friends? [soft dramatic music]

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Well, this morning after we woke up, she ran out of here like the apartment was on fire, after calling the whole thing a mistake.

And do you agree with that, that the whole thing was a mistake?

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Okay, I admit, the idea of getting back together with Alex has crossed my mind. It’s just–it went so horribly the last time. And he and I have been getting along so well recently. I don’t–I don’t want to risk losing that.

Even if you feel something for him?

Yeah, even if I do, because Alex doesn’t feel the same way.

Well, how do you know that? Have you asked him?

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[sighs]

No, I have not asked Alex if he has feelings for me, because first of all, how embarrassing would it be if he says he doesn’t? And second of all, I haven’t forgotten the old Alex. He was a player and a very bad boyfriend.

Well, people change. I mean, he did just get married.

Mm. Yeah, for five minutes. Through no fault of his own, so yeah, I do– I do believe that he has changed. But how much? I mean, this is a guy who has had multiple threesomes. He seems very comfortable with the friends-with-benefits thing. [sighs]

Well, then maybe that’s a good thing, if that’s what you are. [mellow country music]

Except I’m not fine with it. I admit that. I– I don’t know. It’s confusing. And it feels reckless and unfulfilling and just plain wrong. So you know what? As far as I’m concerned, Alex and I are strictly friends from now on. No more sex.

If you say so.

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You know, Dad, I don’t even know if I have a knife sharp enough to carve a pumpkin.

You’re avoiding my question, Alex, which I understand. You’re a grown-ass man. Your love life is none of my business.

Dad, I don’t mind you asking me about it. I really don’t. And I understand why. It’s because you care, and I appreciate that. But the whole thing is moot. Stephanie’s not interested in me like that. So can we please just carve the pumpkin?

Sure.

Thank you.

But you, my friend, are on guts duty.

Oh, no, no. Dad, that’s not fair.

Oh, yes, you are. I bought the pumpkin and dragged it over here. You, because you’re so good at it, you’re gonna get your hands very sticky, and you’re gonna work those guts, and you’re gonna clean that pumpkin.

Oh, my God, okay. All right, I’m on guts duty.

[laughs]

Hey.

Oh, Bonnie, it is so good to see you.

Ooh, back at you, darling.

Oh, and congratulations on being a diva.

[laughs] Well, you know I was always a diva. Just I wasn’t a diva on TV.

Oh, hon, you are now. And I am so sure you are going to be a fan favorite.

Well, that’s the goal. [chuckles]

And you know what? I know you have nothing to do with casting, but–

Nancy, say no more, it would be my pleasure to put in a good word for your beautiful daughter. Oh, honey, it really would be a pleasure. And you know what? This diva is gonna throw her weight around and make sure your daughter gets an audition. Mm-hmm. Whoo!

Whoo-hoo!

All righty, righty, right.

Whoo-hoo! [both laugh]

So what are you gonna do? I mean, apart from drowning your sorrows and telling your deepest secrets to a stranger?

You’re not a stranger. Not anymore.

Well, I guess that’s true. Still, you can’t hole up in this bar forever.

No, I can’t. That would get very old, very fast. In fact, it already is– [clears throat] Getting old, actually. Except for your company.

Well, thanks. Johnny, you can’t let your wife keep cheating on you while you act like nothing’s wrong. That’s gonna eat you up inside.

It already is.

Mama, no, I am the one who asked you to dinner.

Stop. Now, it is my pleasure to treat you. And from what I’ve heard, celebrities never pay for anything.

You know what? I’ve heard that too. [both chuckle] You know it’s too bad I wasn’t on a soap opera when you cut off all my credit cards.

Oh, well, Chanel, honey, you have grown up a lot since then. I mean, look at you. You’re not only a wonderful wife, you’re a successful entrepreneur and an actress.

Mm-hmm, with an amazing mother who is also a wonderful wife, and– hold on, drum roll, please– the mayor of this fine city. [both chuckle]

Oh, honey, we both have a lot to be proud of and grateful for, don’t we?

Yes. Yes, we sure do. All right, well, now I should be heading home.

Oh.

Mwah. I want to be well-rested, and not only for those scenes that I’ll be shooting tomorrow, but also for the big surprise. [both chuckling]

You’re right. I do have to confront my wife sooner rather than later.

Tonight?

No. Not tonight. [sultry jazz music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[suspenseful music]

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Steve? What’s going on?

I’ll tell you what’s going on. This woman is not Abigail. [dramatic music] – Yes, Mr. Shin. It is definitely a miracle my sister-in-law is back from the dead. Oh, I agree. It was a very productive meeting. You and the board have given me a lot to think about. [chuckles] Yes, always a pleasure talking with you too. Zài jiàn. Cranky old bastard. [sighs]

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[scoffs] You.

Yes, me. We need to talk, Kristen.

First of all, Xander, I don’t recall any plan to meet you here. And if you’re here to beg for the serum again, just save your breath. I’m not gonna hand it over while Brady’s still behind bars.

But he isn’t. Brady’s free.

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[siren wailing] [indistinct chatter]

Sarah.

Brady. I’m so happy that I caught you before you left. I heard that the DA dropped the charge against you.

Yeah, they just– just processed my release.

And now the right person is behind bars. I’m really happy that EJ came to his senses.

Mm-hmm, obviously, me too.

Right. Look, I’m sure that you– you want to get home and get out of here, but do you have a minute? There’s something I’d really like to say to you. [tense music]

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What do you mean, she–she isn’t Abigail?

This woman is an imposter, Chad. She’s a con artist.

Stop! Stop! We’ve been over this, all right? We did a DNA test.

Kayla ran the test again. The samples between her and Jack are definitely not a match.

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I’m sorry, Chad. This woman is not your wife.

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

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The police let Brady go? [dramatic music]

He’s been fully exonerated now that they’ve arrested the true culprit.

Wait, what do you mean, the true culprit? Are you saying that Brady isn’t the one that ran over Sarah?

No, he isn’t. It was–it was my mum.

What?

Yeah. Turns out, she and Brady were drinking the night of the accident and my mum was behind the wheel when they hit Sarah. And then rather than own up to what she did, she decided to frame Brady.

Oh, good Lord.

Surprised you haven’t heard about all this or read about it. It was in “The Spectator” this morning.

Well, I just got back from a business trip to Chicago.

Well, I just got back from the police station, where your brother didn’t want to release Brady. But Sarah and I, we managed to change his mind.

So Brady is really free? Yes, Kristen, that’s what I’m trying to tell you. Now, please, can we have the serum?

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I don’t think so.

What?

Well, not until I confirm what you’re telling me.

Damn it, Kristen, what I’m telling you is the truth.

Forgive me, Xander, but I mean, the last time you came here begging for the serum, you–you tried to bamboozle me.

For God’s sake.

OK, wait. Hey, hey. You know what? If Brady is free, then I’m sure I will have no problem getting him on the phone.

[sighs]

Hmm?

Actually, I’m–I’m glad you’re here, ’cause I wanted to talk to you too. You think we could go in there for some privacy?

Yeah. [phone ringing]

Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry. Can I take this real quick?

Yeah. I’ll–I’ll wait for you.

Hi, Kristen.

Hey, Brady. I heard the good news. You really out?

I really am. I’m still at the station, but I’m gonna be heading home soon.

Oh, Brady, that is just wonderful. Why don’t you stop by my place on your way home? I know Rachel would love to see you.

Yeah, I would love to see her too.

Oh, well, good, good, good. Listen, before I let you go, I’m just curious, how exactly did your release come about?

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[siren wailing]

Hey, Kayla.

Ah. Hey, Marlena.

Got some time for some good news?

Oh, always, of course.

Brady’s getting out of jail.

That’s great. Yeah, I’m sure you’re very happy.

You don’t sound very excited. Are you just distracted?

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It’s just that I was looking at my texts, and I just got one from Steve. And it must have been delayed, because I know he landed in Paris quite a while ago.

Wait, what is he doing in Paris?

He’s trying to stop Chad from marrying Abigail.

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Why?

Because Abigail is not Abigail after all.

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Mark, hey, it’s me. Mark, are you OK?

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Chad, the only reason that first test looked like a match was because this joker messed with it. He falsified the results.

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Is that true, Steve?

I’m sorry.

He’s breathing. Mark, Mark, can you hear me? It’s me, baby. Can you hear me?

Is that true?

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You’re not Abby?

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No. No, I’m not Abigail.

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This whole time, you’ve been playing me? [dramatic music] It’s all just been a sick game?

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So that means that–[groans] That Abigail’s really dead, huh?

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I’m so sorry, Chad.

Who is that? Who is that? What, is that your boyfriend?

No, no. He’s my brother.

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Well… I just spoke with Brady, and he has indeed been released from police custody.

As I told you. So give me the damn serum.

No, I don’t think so.

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[chuckles] You see… [clears throat] Brady said that his brother was the one who figured out that Fiona framed him and that’s what sparked his memory that he wasn’t the one driving the car that hit Sarah.

Sarah remembered that too.

Yeah, but technically, Xander, it was Brady who alerted the police to your mother’s guilt. So I mean, you and your wife, I mean, you didn’t do anything to get Brady free.

The hell are you trying to say, Kristen?

Well, I think it’s pretty obvious, Xander. I’m gonna keep the serum.

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Sorry about that.

[sighs] If anyone should be apologizing–

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Oh, my God. I have– I’ve been blaming you for my accident for months. And I–I know that you’ve been blaming yourself too. Brady, I’m– I feel so awful about it.

Don’t feel that way. Don’t feel that way, because… I thought I was guilty, too, thanks to your mother-in-law.

Yeah. But I’m the one that told the police that I saw you behind the wheel. That’s on me, not Fiona. That statement almost sent you to prison for a crime that you didn’t commit, and… if you never forgave me, I would understand.

Sarah, you are forgiven.

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Although I wasn’t– I wasn’t the one behind the wheel that night– thank God it wasn’t me– Fiona never would have been able to frame me for that crime if I hadn’t been so damn drunk, OK, so it’s gonna take me a long time to forgive myself for–for that, for being weak and relapsing after God knows how many years of sobriety.

And you’ll get there, Brady. You’re a really good man. And you had the sense not to drive that night, so you have to give yourself credit for that.

No, I don’t think I deserve any credit. No. Thank you. That’s kind. Sarah, now that I–I remember that I wasn’t the one that hit you, I– I’m having a hard time understanding why you ID’d me as the driver. I mean, did you see me in the passenger seat and–and you got it– you got it mixed up?

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No. No, there was no mix-up.

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I lied.

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– I can’t believe this– the cruelty of that woman, posing as Abigail all these months.

Mm-hmm, and sadly, she had us all fooled.

What about the DNA test? Didn’t that prove that– that she and–and–and Jack were father and daughter?

Yeah, it did. But Steve figured out that she had a little help with that. Our own Dr. Mark Greene. [tense music]

Mark Greene– are you saying that he changed the test results?

Apparently so.

Why would he do that?

I have no idea. But I’m sure that Steve’s gonna find out soon enough.

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So that’s your brother? So when you said you were on the phone with JJ, you were talking to him?

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I think it’s time we bring in the police.

That’s fine, but I want my answers now. You and me are gonna have a little chat.

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Start talking.

[sighs]

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Start talking!

What do you want to know?

For starters, why you’re pretending to be my dead wife.

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I know–I know that there is no excuse for what I did, but I–I do need you to know that this was not my idea.

Really? So, what, you’re gonna– you’re gonna blame it on your brother?

My bro–no, this wasn’t Mark’s idea either. This was all Clyde’s plan.

Really? OK, so, what, did he–did he– he paid you to–to– to pretend to be Abigail?

No, pay–he did not pay me. It was nothing like that.

OK, then you’re sleeping with him?

Oh, my–no! I wouldn’t let that creep touch me. Are you kidding me?

Why? You’re–you’re letting him use you to do his bidding. You know, I–I–I– Cl–Clyde stopped me from putting a bullet in his head by claiming that Abigail was still alive. And then he tried to use that lie to get himself out of prison, but then he was thrown into supermax. So, what–so why would he go through all of that trouble by–by–by getting you to pose as Abigail? To what–to what end?

I don’t know! He wanted you to be in torment, Chad. And he wanted your money.

[scoffs] This is about money? That’s why you pretended to be a dead woman, why–why you pretended to care about me?

I did not pretend that! Not that. I don’t expect you to believe what I’m saying, but I need you to know that I actually have feelings for you. I really do. [dramatic music]

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You’ll let me know as soon as you hear anything from Steve?

Of course I will. And listen, I’m sorry that I was distracted about Brady. I know you must be so happy. It weighed so heavily on you and John, what happened to him. And I’m–I’m sure it’s a tremendous relief that he’s been exonerated.

Oh, it is. And it’s even better because now Kristen is not involved. So she has no need to help Brady.

I don’t understand. How could she have helped him?

I–I don’t even know exactly. She had some–some plan of how to set him free. But now we don’t need her help.

Wow. She’s still trying to worm her way into his life, huh?

Yeah. She is still in love with him.

Sarah, I– I get that you wanted me to pay when you believed that I was the one that had hit you. But I’m frankly surprised that you would lie to the police to make that happen.

That’s not why I lied.

Was it to protect Fiona?

No. I had absolutely no idea that she was the one that hit me. You have to believe me on that.

I–I do. I do, especially now that I know that she… tried to push you down some stairs, I hear.

Yeah, and she would have succeeded if Xander hadn’t have come home when he did.

[sighs] Dear God.

She’s a monster.

Yeah. I’m–I’m sorry for you and–and for Xander.

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But I–I can also see that you’re very reluctant.

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So tell me why you lied to the police. And I’ve had a little bit of time to think about this, Sarah, and… I have a theory…

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That you were trying to protect someone– not Fiona… but her son, because the night you had me arrested…

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Xander was going to kill me, wasn’t he?

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Kirsten, I just told you, Sarah and I were the ones who convinced EJ that he had no case against Brady. If it wasn’t for us, your lover boy would be rotting in a holding cell next to my mum.

Oh, please. [laughs] You don’t have to tell me how stubborn my baby brother can be. But… he would have had to drop the charges eventually. Brady was gonna walk no matter what.

We had a deal, Kristen. You’re just splitting hairs to justify going back on your word.

Well, Xander, I’m gonna put this into simple terms. This was supposed to be a quid pro quo. You didn’t deliver on the quo.

So you’re not gonna give us the damn serum?

I didn’t say that. [chuckles] It’s your lucky day. I am feeling very generous. No, I will give you the miracle serum to cure Sarah’s paralysis.

Great, thank you.

But I expect something in return.

And what is it? What do you want now?

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Titan.

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[dramatic music]

You want Titan? Is this a joke?

Do you see me laughing?

You don’t seriously expect me to just hand over a billion-dollar company to you.

Well, you will if you ever want to see your wife walk again.

But it doesn’t make any sense, Kristen. Why would you want my family’s company? You have your own.

Titan is DiMera’s chief competitor. And if I merge the two together, oh, I will be unstoppable.

God, I knew you were greedy, but this is just–

Actually, Xander, it’s self-preservation. You see, I just came back from a very disturbingly tense meeting with the DiMera board. [sighs] And they expressed dissatisfaction in the current revenue stream and projections, a not-so-subtle way of saying that they are losing confidence in me as CEO.

[scoffs]

Now I have to pull out all stops. And if I have control of Titan…[chuckles] Well, then they would obviously regain their confidence in spades. And I will be the most successful CEO DiMera has ever had.

Well, I’m sorry to burst your bubble, Kristen, but I’m never giving you my father’s company.

[scoffs] [breathes deeply]

We all know how badly Xander wanted revenge because he believed that I had hit you with my car. He was planning on breaking both of my legs. It’s not a far stretch to think that he would have taken it one step further and maybe ended my life.

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See, that night, I– the night I was arrested, I ran into this–this man. He claimed to know me from AA, but I’d never met him before. And when we shook hands, he… pricked me with–with his ring. And shortly thereafter, I was completely out of it. Everyone thought I was drunk, but I– I knew that I hadn’t touched a bottle since the night of the accident. So I assumed I had been drugged.

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And then that night when the police came to my house, they caught Xander hovering over me in my bedroom. He said he was just there to confront me. I think he was there to… finish me off. Luckily, because you called the police, they stopped him from doing that.

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So, Sarah, here’s my thought. You knew what your husband was up to.

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And you called the cops and lied to keep him from committing murder.

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Does that sound about right?

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So is Brady home now?

No, no, he won’t be home until–I don’t know– later this afternoon, I guess. I’m so happy for Tate. He–he really needs his dad right now.

Of course he does, especially since his mother isn’t in his life for who knows how long.

Mm.

I bet John is just thrilled.

Yes. Yes, he is. He is. You know, he always believed there was– there was a little more to it. And he also wishes that he could be here to welcome his son.

John’s out of town?

He is, yeah. His father wanted to–to visit the old farm in Baton Rouge. He spent so many happy years there with his wife.

That’s so sweet of him to go on that trip with his dad. [phone beeps] Oh, sorry.

Is it Steve?

Ugh, no. Oh, I wish it were. I just hope he got to Paris in time.

Yeah, so do I. But even if he doesn’t get there in time to stop the wedding, it’s gonna be so hard. Chad is gonna have to say goodbye to Abigail twice.

My heart breaks for him.

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[suspenseful music]

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Uncle Steve? What–what are you doing here? What’s–what’s going on?

OK, we–we had a little incident.

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This is the guy I saw talking to Holly earlier. Isn’t he a doctor from Salem?

That’s right. He’s also moonlighting as Chad’s would-be assassin.

Wait, what? Is Chad OK?

He’s all right.

And where is Abigail?

In the bedroom with Chad. He’s questioning her about her part in all this.

Wait a minute. Are you–are you saying my sister had something to do with this guy trying to kill Chad?

No. I’m saying… that that woman is not your sister.

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Are you kidding me? You want me to believe– after–after you telling me that you’ve been working with Clyde Weston this whole time, you want me to believe that you actually have feelings for me?

I don’t want you to do anything. And I don’t expect anything from you. [dramatic music] But yeah, yeah, I need you to know that I care about you, actually. But more importantly than that, I need you to know that at no point was my intent malicious.

It’s not malicious, making me think that my dead wife is alive?

I hated lying to you, Chad. I hated every second of it. It got harder and harder the more time went on and I got to know you and saw what a beautiful, compassionate, kind, wonderful man you are. And then when I recited those vows to you, I realized I wasn’t part of this–this–this plan, this convoluted plan. I was falling in love with you. And–and I’m sorry. I know that you don’t need to hear that right now, but it’s the truth.

You’re right. I don’t.

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The vows…

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How did you do that? How did you know them?

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When you–

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When you brought the wedding album over…

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You mentioned something about a box of mementos that were in the attic. And I–I snuck in, and I found Abigail’s vows, and I memorized them.

Ugh! God, you are disgusting. I mean, this–this is so, so unbelievably twisted! I mean, you see that, right? Right? I mean, you’re not so screwed up that you don’t realize that lying to me like that, that making me feel this– this kind of miserable pain, this kind of grief, you don’t–you don’t– you don’t get to claim that you care about me and do that to me! If you cared about me, you would have told me the truth before I fell for you, before I was sure that I had the love of my life back, and especially before your brother showed up here to shoot me dead!

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So…[sighs] This woman posing as Abigail, you remember how all this started and how she was discovered.

Of course I do. Jack and Chad went looking for her, and then they found John tied up in her apartment.

And she had no idea how all that happened.

And John and Steve never got to the bottom of that. Well, hopefully, when he confronts her, he’s– he’s gonna be able to get some answers. [dramatic music]

So my mom was right all along. She knew that woman wasn’t her daughter.

Yeah. I guess we should have known better than to doubt a mother’s instinct.

Yeah. Yeah, we should have. But, Uncle Steve, I dread telling my dad. He was so convinced that it was her, so damn happy about it, relieved.

I know. But I think we should wait till we have more details before we make that call.

I–I don’t–I don’t get it. Why would that woman pretend to be Abigail? And how is she connected to this guy?

Well, apparently, they’re brother and sister. And if I had to venture a guess about their motive, I’d say it has something to do with Clyde Weston.

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Chad, I swear to you, I– [sighs] I–I didn’t even know Mark was coming to Paris. I certainly didn’t know he was coming here to kill you.

Why should I believe you?

Because I wouldn’t have let it happen. I–I got in the way of the gun. I was gonna stop him.

Yeah, well, how–how do I know that’s not part of your act?

It wasn’t! I was supposed to marry you and then transfer your assets to Clyde. That was it.

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OK, so then, what, once I found out my–my assets were gone, how in the hell were you going to explain that?

I wasn’t.

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I was meant to disappear.

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Oh. Right, OK. But then you or your brother or–or Clyde decided that it would just be a lot easier if I was dead and then you could just inherit the money.

Chad, I didn’t know. I’m–I’m telling you, I didn’t–

Just stop.

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You know… part of this is my fault too. Part of this nightmare is on me, because… I knew in my gut that something was off, you know? And every time I had my doubts, I just reminded myself that we did a DNA test. But if I’m being– if I’m being completely honest…

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I think the reason why I fell for your lies was– was–was because I– I just wanted so desperately for this all to be true and that–that– that the love of my life had finally come back to me and my kids.

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And you know what? For the first time since I found out my wife was dead, I wasn’t in pain. The pain was all gone. And now, thanks to you, I have to mourn her all over again.

I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.

You know what? And it’s not just me that you hurt. You know, I mean, when– when her– when her parents find out the truth, they’re gonna be in hell.

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And my kids.

Oh!

Oh, God, thank God– thank God I did not tell my kids.

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Yeah. yeah. Thank God. I was– I was so adamant about not seeing them because I didn’t– I–I didn’t want them to get their hopes up. That’s why I wanted us to come here to Paris, so I could protect them from–from having their hopes that their mom was coming back–

Oh, what a saint you are!

I’m not saying that! But I need you to believe me. Mark and I never wanted to do any of this!

Then why did you?

Because Clyde forced us to.

How?

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The only– [sighs] The only reason I pretended to be someone that you loved and lost was to hopefully stop Mark and me from losing someone that we love, because Clyde said that if we didn’t do exactly what he– what he told us to do, then we–we were gonna lose our mom. He was gonna kill her.

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You don’t have to say anything. I can tell by the look on your face that I’m right.

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In some ways, I get it. You know I’m no fan of Xander’s. But I don’t blame him for wanting to pay me back for what he believed I did to you.

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That’s–that’s generous.

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As far as your lie goes, you thought it was best that a guilty man go to prison instead of the father of your child going to prison for committing murder. [sighs] I can’t blame you for that.

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[sobs] Thank you.

It’s all right. I know you tried to do the– the right thing in the end. You–you– EJ told me you tried to recant your statement.

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[sniffling] I did.

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Brady, it was for– it was for selfish reasons.

What–what do you mean?

[sighs] Apparently… [clears throat] There is this experimental drug that could help me walk again. And–and someone offered to give it to me if I had the charges against you dropped.

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Oh, my–oh, my God. I am pretty sure I can guess who made that offer.

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You might want to rethink your position on that matter, Xandy, unless you want to go home to your wife and explain to her that you threw away her only chance of ever walking again.

Come on, Kristen. There must be something else you want, something a bit more reasonable. I mean, I don’t know. How about– how about a nice car? You need to get Brady a new one anyway, don’t you?

That is the lamest counteroffer I’ve ever heard.

I know, but I just– what am I suppose–wait. You don’t need Titan to impress the board. You have the serum. You told me you were gonna make a fortune marketing that drug.

Yeah, well, that’s what I thought initially. [scoffs] Oh. But it turns out, those pesky clinical trials and FDA approvals can take years. So if I even make a profit on this damn serum, one of my brothers could have taken my place in the CEO’s chair. So I have to act right now.

Surely, you understand, Kristen, my father left his company to me to take care of. It was his life’s work. I can’t just hand it over to the daughter of his greatest enemy.

Why not? I mean, think about it, Xander. Really, isn’t it a small price to pay to help the woman you love?

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[knocking]

Brady! Oh, my God, I’m so happy that you’re free!

Hi. Thank you. Thank–thank–thank you. Thank you.

Yes.

Where’s–where’s Rachel?

Oh, oh, Rachel, yes, she is upstairs. I will go get her.

Hold on. Can I talk to you for one second first?

Of course.

Sarah told me about the deal that you made with her and Xander. And I’m assuming that’s the plan you alluded to when I was at the station.

Yes, it was. But it turns out, I didn’t have to make that deal after all.

You’re still planning on giving Sarah the serum, though, right?

Well, Brady, of course I am. In–in fact, I mean, Xander was here, and we were making arrangements. [dramatic music]

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There you are.

Here I am. Did you talk to Brady?

I did. I apologized. FYI, he pretty much figured out that I lied to prevent you from killing him.

But he doesn’t have any proof of that.

He doesn’t. [sighs] And he’s willing to let it go.

That’s good of him.

Yeah, it is.

How did it go with Kristen?

Oh, well, she ultimately agreed to give us the serum.

OK.

But there’s a catch.

Of course there’s a cat– Brady’s free. How is there a catch?

Well, Kristen doesn’t feel that you and I were directly involved in making that happen, so now she wants something else in return for the drug.

What–what does she want?

Nothing much. [tense music]

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Just my family legacy.

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You. Why the hell are you here?

My uncle foiled your little assassination attempt.

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How did you know?

That DNA test I had you run, that was actually a test for you. And you failed miserably.

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Where’s my sister?

She’s in there with Chad. The newlyweds are hashing things out. But I’m pretty sure their marriage is doomed.

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[dramatic music]

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Clyde threatened to kill your mom?

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His men have been holding her hostage this entire time.

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And if we don’t get the money to him soon, they’re gonna execute her. That is the only reason that Mark and I agreed to do any of this.

And how do I know it’s not just another lie?

You don’t… obviously. [sighs] I don’t expect you to believe anything I’m saying. Why should you?

Yeah, why should I? I don’t even know who the hell you really are.

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I’m Cat… short for Catharina. I was named after my mom.

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It’s all so strange. One moment, John was in Greece, laying flowers at Catharina’s grave. And the next, he was–he was tied up in a room in Poplar Bluff.

And because of that, as you told me, he didn’t get the closure with Catharina that he needed.

Yeah. And no matter how much time passes, he will never forgive himself for having taken a life.

It’s just so sad. I mean, even though he knows that he was brainwashed and he wasn’t really responsible for her death, he just carries around that tremendous guilt.

It’s terribly sad. And I–I suspect that her death will always haunt him.

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So as far as you know, your mother is still alive.

[sighs] One phone call from Clyde and that can all change, but… yeah.

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You know, I don’t– I don’t know if you’re telling the truth or not. Honestly, I don’t really care. What I do know is that you and your brother committed an incredibly cruel fraud against anyone who’s ever loved Abby.

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And it is for that that I will make you pay.

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I promise you.

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[dramatic music]

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Hey, boss.

You’re late.

Three minutes, what’s the big deal? We don’t open for dinner for another hour.

Three minutes late is still late, Ms. Choi. But I’ll let it slide… this time.

Thanks, Ms. Vitali. What are you reading?

Just the latest Salem news.

About Brady Black, by any chance?

You already heard?

That he isn’t the one who ran over Sarah Kiriakis after all? Yeah, his son, Tate, told me. He and I are pretty close. ,::,

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Hey, dude, I heard the good news about your dad.

Yeah, man, it’s great news, right? both: Yeah.

I was actually just texting my grandpa to see if he’s been released yet.

Good, dude, I’m happy for you. I feel like that was really weighing on you.

It was, man. Thank you.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, sure. So what does this mean for you and Holly? Hello, I feel like she went after your dad pretty hard.

Oh… there is no more me and Holly. We broke up.

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OK. [laughter]

Thank you.

If I may, I’d like to make a toast to the bride and groom. I have to admit that… I was nervous about seeing you, Abigail, especially after the way Mom felt when she did. But now… I’m just sorry I didn’t reach out sooner, even if it was to video chat or talk to you on the phone.

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[echoing] My mother? Oh, yes I was talking on the phone to my brother, JJ. My mom had a hard time accepting that I was actually her daughter, Abigail.

Wait, what do you mean? Didn’t you two just talk on the phone last night?

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[groans] Damn, straight to voicemail.

So what’s going on, sis?

I’m trying to get Chad on the phone, but he’s not picking up. You know, he’s in Paris.

He is? With Abigail?

Yeah, yeah. And now he’s not answering my texts. I’m just gonna keep trying.

So why Paris?

It was her idea. She thinks it’s gonna jog her memory.

OK, all right. Oh, because they lived there for a while after they got married, right?

Yeah, and apparently, they’re getting married again.

And that’s not a good thing?

No, Roman, it’s a terrible thing. [light music] – Clyde, I’m here at Le Café Blanc. [dramatic music] But look, there has to be some other way. Yeah, no, I get it. You don’t have to keep telling me why I’m doing this.

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So what’s the plan? How do you propose I murder him?

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Holly, what are you talking about?

Oh, well, it’s just, when I ran into Abigail at that café downstairs, she was on the phone with you.

No, she wasn’t. [chuckles]

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

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[tense music]

Look, I know what’s at stake, OK? So enough with the threats. Just tell me the plan. A package? Where?

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Table closest to the entrance. Yeah, no, I see it.

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[sighs]

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I got it. Yeah. I know. I know. I know. I just need to make sure that my sister and Chad are married, and then I–

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[chuckles] JJ, I think you were in the middle of a toast.

Yeah, but just hold on one second.

No, I would love to hear the rest of it.

Yeah.

I would love to hear the rest of it. It’s–it’s fine. I don’t think Holly meant to interrupt.

You’re right, I didn’t.

That’s fine. No, hold on a second.

JJ, go ahead.

No, no, no, sorry. Just real quick. I’m just a little bit confused here. You said that she was on the phone with her brother?

Yeah, I did say that. And look, it’s not like I was eavesdropping or anything, I promise. Just, when I walked past you, you were talking about your mother, and you said you were on the phone with JJ, so…

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I guess I must have misunderstood.

Yeah, yeah, you did.

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[sighs]

So, what, are you worried that Chad and Abigail are rushing things? I mean, we do know she hadn’t gotten her memory back yet.

That’s not it. He’s not answering his damn phone. You know, maybe–maybe he’s got it turned off.

All right, Kayla. Look, I know you don’t rattle easy. Your hands are shaking. What the hell is going on here? What do you need to tell Chad?

That he’s about to marry a woman who is not Abigail. [light music]

You and Holly broke up? Like, for real? What happened?

Yeah, dude, we had this huge fight about my dad.

Ugh. That’s rough, dude. I’m sorry.

Yeah, it was also about– ah, never mind, doesn’t matter.

Ah, no, don’t do that. Come on, it’ll stay between us. Come on, you know that.

All right. Dude, Holly slapped Sophia across the face.

Sorry?

Yeah.

What–are you serious?

I am very serious, man. They were arguing in the square. And just as I walked up, Holly attacked Sophia.

That’s–what? That’s crazy. Why? Why did she do that?

Dude, like, well, because Sophia just called Holly out for sneaking into my dad’s room to try and get evidence to give to the DA.

Who is EJ DiMera, who’s married to Holly’s mom, right?

Yeah, but they’re getting a divorce now. And besides, Holly is just as angry at her mom as she is everybody else in the world.

OK, OK, OK. But I–I still don’t see how that would mean she goes WWE on Sophia.

Well, there is more. Sophia also told Holly that she likes me as more than just a friend.

OK, I don’t see why Holly is freaking out about that. I mean, I feel like we knew Sophia was after you from–from the jump.

Yeah, I guess you’re right. I’m sorry about that, by the way. I know you were into Sophia.

No, no, no. It’s OK. I’m all right. I mean, be real. You’re the one that she wanted from the beginning anyway, so it’s OK. But now that you and Holly called it quits, could you and Sophia get together?

[sighs] [dramatic music]

So this Fiona woman just stood by and let Brady take the fall for paralyzing Sarah. [chuckles] Unbelievable.

Yeah, not to me. See, I waited on her once. She turned out to be a real bitch.

What, she gave you a hard time?

Only after I joked about how much she loved her martinis. But before I hit that nerve, we had some girl talk. I have to say, she was a pretty good listener.

Oh, yeah?

Knowing that she’s such a terrible person, now I wish I hadn’t confided in her.

Well, she’s certainly not gonna be hanging her hat around here for a while.

More like never again. So I’m back to having no one to talk to.

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You know what? I should let you guys celebrate as a family. Thank you for letting me be a part of this. I’ll just come get the rest of my stuff later.

No, you don’t have to leave.

No, it’s–it’s fine, Chad.

Holly, no, no.

You guys should all be together.

You don’t have to leave.

I’m good. We’re good.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

OK. Thank you for your– thank you for coming and all of your help.

Mm-hmm. Bye.

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OK, so you want to explain why you told Holly you were talking on the phone to JJ?

I– I had a really emotional day. I wasn’t thinking straight.

That’s not an explanation.

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Chad… please–please don’t look at me like that. I–I was rattled. I–I don’t– she said she wasn’t eavesdropping, but she clearly was. I was having a private conversation with someone–

Yeah, but you said you were talking to JJ, and I’m pretty sure he would remember it. So if you weren’t talking to JJ, then who were you talking to, Abby? And why the hell are you lying about it?

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She’s not Abigail? What the hell?

Shh. Would you just keep your voice down?

I thought you did a DNA test to confirm that.

Well, we did, but my ever-suspicious husband did not accept the test results on face value. And it turns out that his instincts were spot-on and that the DNA test… was wrong.

Well, what the hell happened? Was there a screwup in the lab?

No, it wasn’t a mistake. Somebody tampered with it.

Who would do that?

Well, we know who did it– somebody on my staff, somebody I thought that I could trust. [sighs]

I said I would, didn’t I? Look, I will do what you want, Clyde. Then you damn well better make good on your promise.

Mark?

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Holly.

Hi. This is so weird, running into each other here.

Yeah, some coincidence. What are you doing in Paris?

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[lounge music]

So Fiona Cook was your only confidant? What, you don’t have girlfriends your own age that you can talk to?

Not really. I mean, for a while, I had Holly Jonas, but our friendship kind of blew up.

Oh, let me guess. You had a falling-out over a boy.

Yeah, Tate. But see, I liked him first, and Holly knew that, but then she totally broke girl code and didn’t have the decency to tell me to my face that she wanted him for herself.

Yeah, that’s definitely breaking girl code.

I know, right? So instead she went behind my back and came up with this whole ridiculous scheme. She went to prom with our friend Aaron and then tried to get me and Aaron to hook up while she ran off with Tate.

Oh, sounds a little shady.

Truth. Anyway, Tate is a really great guy, and he and Holly were just so wrong for each other.

Hmm. So what’s going on now? You and Tate together?

Not exactly. Not yet, I mean.

Does he know that you like him?

Yeah, yeah, I’ve told him. It’s just…

It’s just what?

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Well, he and Holly just broke up, and yeah, she wasn’t nice, and she did a lot of terrible things to him, but I’m also probably a part of the reason they’re not together anymore, and… I think he may still be hung up on her.

Mm. So I guess you kind of feel like you’re, like, the other woman?

Yeah. Yeah, exactly. That’s totally it. I mean, I think, even though they broke up, Holly’s still on his mind. Like, you don’t get over someone that quickly, right?

No, normally it–it takes– it takes a while.

Right, that’s why I don’t want to push too hard, at least for now.

I get it.

Sounds like you’ve been there.

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Do you know what it’s like to be the other woman?

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Sophia kissed you?

Mm-hmm.

Like, when you and Holly were together?

No, no, no, no. Holly and I were over by then. But I still had to tell Sophia the truth, that I’m not over Holly.

Ugh, and I’m sure she took that real well.

Yeah, no, not at all, actually.

[scoffs] OK, OK. Well, I mean, that– that makes sense, right? You and Holly went through a lot together, so it makes sense that you would take a while to get over her. But when you do, I mean, can you see yourself with Sophia?

I don’t know, dude.

Are you attracted to her?

I mean, yeah. Yeah, she’s–she’s really hot.

Yeah.

And, like, yeah, she’s been really supportive about everything that went down with my dad. Like, really there for me, you know?

OK. So what’s stopping you? Are you still thinking you’re gonna get back together with Holly? [dramatic music]

I’m here visiting my mom. She lives here now.

Right, of course.

What brings you to the City of Light? [tense music]

Something not so light, actually. I have to deal some issues concerning my parents’ estate. They own some properties here in France.

Mm.

They died in an accident.

Right. Aaron told me about it. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Thanks. And hey, I would love to stay and chat, but unfortunately, there is someplace I have to be.

Right, well, I don’t want to hold you up. It’s just crazy. I–I don’t know, seeing another person from Salem here in Paris? I mean, what are the chances of that?

What do you mean? Who else from Salem did you run into?

Oh, I’m not sure if you know her. Abigail DiMera? [unsettling music]

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OK, let me get this straight. So Steve gives this Mark character samples of his and your DNA, claiming they’re from Abigail and Thomas.

Yeah. And he supposedly tested it and then told Steve that it was a match for mother and son.

Oh, that son of a bitch. Why would he go to such lengths to trick Abigail’s family?

I don’t know, but he’s obviously in cahoots with this fake Abigail. I tried to contact him and confront him with all of this, and he’s disappeared. – Abigail DiMera? You know, I don’t think we’ve actually met. No, but I did hear about her return.

Yeah.

Yeah, she’s in Paris now too?

Mm-hmm, yeah, I actually just came from her wedding ceremony.

She got married?

To Chad DiMera, yeah. I guess their marriage was dissolved when she supposedly died, so they wanted to make it legal again. But they just said their vows a little while ago. They are now once again husband and wife.

Wow, great news. I’m so happy for them.

Answer the question. Why’d you lie about talking to JJ?

Chad… can–can you and I discuss this alone, please?

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You want to give us a few minutes?

Yeah, OK. Sure.

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What are you hiding, Abby? Why’d you lie?

Um–

Answer me.

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OK. OK, OK, Chad, I will tell you everything.

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[lounge music]

So you have been the other woman?

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Let’s just say I know what it’s like when people want to sew a scarlet letter to your blouse. You can’t let it get to you.

Kind of hard not to.

Yeah, it is. But you know what people say about opinions?

Everybody has one.

Right. And if you take everyone’s opinion to heart, you are gonna end up second-guessing every move that you make.

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So you want my two cents? If you like Tate, if you really like him, go for it. You fight for him with everything that you have. And who cares what other people say? You are a smart, strong, beautiful young woman. Own it. Own who you are.

Own who I am. I like the sound of that.

[chuckles]

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I just– I don’t see how Holly and I can work past our problems. Like, I mean, she totally betrayed me.

Yeah, like, multiple times.

Yes.

Yeah.

Yes, more than once. And actually, the first time was the worst, man. Like, letting me take the rap for the drugs that she OD’d on? And then this time, she lied to me to get into my house. She said that it was because she wanted to work on things with us, but it wasn’t. It was really ’cause she wanted to get the goods on my dad so she could try to hurt him. Yeah, it’s kind of hard to forgive, man.

Yeah, I get it. I get it. Wow. OK, so sounds like you guys are really done.

Yeah. I guess we are.

OK. So what’s stopping you with Sophia? What are you waiting on? [dramatic music]

You know, I can’t say I know the DiMeras well, but I’m happy for Abigail and Chad. They’re lucky to get another chance at happiness.

Yeah, they are. I just hope it all works out.

Is there some reason it wouldn’t?

I hope not. Just, things got a little weird before I left.

Weird how?

It was communication issues between Abigail and her brother.

Her brother?

JJ, yeah. He showed up to Paris as a surprise. I shouldn’t be talking about this. Like I said, I just hope it all works out.

Yeah, I hope so too.

Yeah.

And now I really need to get going.

Right. See you back in Salem?

Yes, definitely.

[chuckles] OK, bye.

Bye.

Hey, Holly.

JJ, hey.

Hey, who were you talking to just now? Who was that guy?

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Kayla, I’m glad you didn’t find this guy and confront him. My gut tells me he’s dangerous.

Well, tampering with DNA test results is certainly criminal, not to mention cruel. I mean, all of us believing that Abigail was alive? [light music] I mean, how could I be so wrong about a person? I–I mean, this guy is a good doctor. I really believed that he was a good guy.

Well, Kay, he obviously fooled a lot of people, but at this point, you need to let the police handle this.

Oh, believe me, I called Jada, and I told her everything.

OK, that’s good. That’s good. Now we just got to hope the Salem PD tracks this bastard down and charges him with perpetrating a fraud.

Yeah, I hope so, before he hurts anybody else.

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I’m listening. [dramatic music]

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Talk!

OK, I will.

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I need you to understand that the only reason that I did this was because– [knock at door]

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That’s probably JJ. I’ll tell him to come back.

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Oh, can I help you?

Hi. I’m Mark Greene, a doctor from Salem.

OK.

I just ran into Holly Jonas. She goes to school with my– with my brother, Aaron. She said that you two just got married.

Yeah, well–what?

And she also said that your brother was here.

Right, JJ just left. Look, we’re in the middle of a conversation. Can you–what do you want?

Just… to say congratulations.

Why? You don’t even know us.

I mean, I guess–

Abby?

Hi, Chad.

Hi. Sorry, I got– I was worried about you being out here all alone, but I guess you’re not.

Oh, yeah, I was just asking this nice man for directions. Managed to get lost even with my GPS.

I’m so glad that your friend found you.

[chuckles]

Right. OK, well, thank you for your help.

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How you doing?

Better now. I just needed to clear my head.

Yeah, well, having that memory of Clyde must have been upsetting.

Yeah.

Wait. I do know you.

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Thanks for the pep talk, boss. I’m so motivated now to make things happen with me and Tate, to own who I am.

[chuckles] Great. OK, but right now, I need you to own being one of my servers and get the tables set before we get slammed for dinner.

You got it, Ms. Vitali.

[chuckles] You can call me Ava.

OK, Ava. [lounge music]

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Wait, so you’re telling me you would not have a problem with me being with Sophia?

No, why would I?

I know you were into her.

Yeah, yeah, but I mean, I got friend-zoned, as you well know, so I’m over it. It’s fine. I told you that.

You’re sure?

Yes. I’m sure. Do not hold back on my account, dude. Go for it.

OK. Well, thanks, man.

You’re welcome.

Do you want to come over to my place so I can kick your ass on the gaming system my grandma got me?

Ha, ha, ha. No, I would love to, but I have to watch my sister tonight.

Ah.

Well, my brother’s out of town doing something with our parents’ estate.

All right. Rain check?

Sure. [dramatic music]

You know, Jennifer– Jennifer was right all along. Her mother’s intuition told her that that woman was not Abigail. We should have all listened to her.

Yeah, well, Jennifer will be vindicated, but Jack, my God, he’s gonna be crushed. Can you imagine having to deal with the loss of their daughter all over again? And Jack really, really believed that was his little girl.

My heart breaks for both of them and for Chad, obviously. I just pray to God that he has not married that scam artist yet.

Yeah, that poor guy. I mean, by some miracle, he thought he had gotten the love of his life back.

But it was a lie, an egregious lie. I mean, we should have known better than to believe Clyde Weston when he said that Abigail was still alive. I mean, this is all his doing.

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[sighs]

Oh, that was just some guy I know from Salem. A doctor, actually, Mark Greene. I go to school with his younger brother, Aaron.

What’s he doing in Paris?

Something about his late parents’ estate. Such a coincidence, though, running into Abigail here and now him at the same café.

Yeah, it’s– it’s pretty wild.

Sure is. So are things OK with Abigail and Chad?

Not really. I just–I can’t imagine why my sister would have lied about talking to me.

Me neither. Still feel pretty bad about saying anything, though. I, like, totally messed up their wedding reception.

No, I’m actually glad you did. There’s something definitely off here. But Chad’s talking to Abigail in private right now, so hopefully he can get to the bottom of things.

Yeah, I remember you. I saw you two together at the park. You said that you were lost and that you were just asking him for directions.

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You two know each other?

We do.

Is he who you were talking to when you–when you said you were talking to JJ?

Yes, and I don’t know why he’s here. Why are you in Paris, Mark?

Somebody better tell me what the hell is going on right now.

I’m sorry. Please, you have to know I had no other choice.

Sorry about what?

[gasps] Oh, my God.

OK, OK, OK. OK. [tense music] OK.

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[lounge music]

Hey, you.

Hey. Is this a bad time?

No, no, it’s fine. We just opened for dinner, but no customers yet, as you can see.

Mm-hmm.

Are you here for your sliders?

No, actually, I’m here to talk to you.

Oh. OK, cool. Any news about when your dad is getting released?

No, not yet.

Soon, I hope. So what did you want to talk about?

You and me.

What about us?

I was wondering if maybe you wanted to hang out after work.

Yeah, yeah, sure. I’d love that.

All right. Awesome. OK, I’ll pick you up after your shift. What time is it over?

:.

All right. I’ll see you then.

See you then.

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[chuckles]

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Honestly, I– I can’t think of a reason why my sister would have lied about this. [dramatic music] Unless–

Unless what?

Unless she really isn’t my sister.

JJ, why would you think that? Wasn’t there DNA proof done that she’s really Abigail?

There was. But I was a cop long enough to know that proof can be doctored.

So you think someone messed with the DNA results?

Maybe. It’s just, I–I keep going back to how my mom felt when she actually met with Abigail. She told me when we spoke about it that she didn’t feel it in her heart that that was her daughter.

It must have been really hard for her and for Abigail.

Yeah, it was, apparently. But what if my mom has been right all along that that woman isn’t her daughter or my sister or Chad’s wife? And what if you catching her in a lie just helped us prove it?

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[tense music]

Mark, my God. What are you doing? Put the gun down!

I’m sorry. I really am. But he said there is no other way.

Who said that? Who told you to kill me?

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[sighs] I still can’t get Chad on the phone. Well, at least Steve will be there soon.

Steve?

Yeah. He left for Paris this morning to try to stop Chad from marrying that impostor.

All right, good. I’m glad he did. Hopefully, he gets there on time.

[sighs]

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Now that you two are married, Clyde wants Chad dead.

Mark, you can’t do this!

Get out of the way.

No, I will not!

Get–

If you want to shoot him, you have to shoot me first.

Get out of the way, damn it!

No!

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Steve? What’s going on?

I’ll tell you what’s going on. This woman is not Abigail.

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Hey.

Hey, Soph.

Hey, I just heard some lady was arrested for the hit-and-run your dad went to jail for. Does that mean that–

Yeah, he’s been cleared.

Oh, my god, that’s amazing. I’m so happy for you.

Thanks, yeah. But for some reason, he’s still in jail. They haven’t released him yet. [sirens wailing] [tense music]

Good morning, Brady. I brought you some company.

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Xander?

Hello, darling.

Having a chat with your dad?

No. More with myself, actually. Wondering how the son of Victor Kiriakis could be such a gullible fool.

No, you are not a fool. We all thought that Brady was responsible for my accident.

And we all thought that my mom was godsent to help us through a difficult time, but she turned out to be the cause of it all. I mean, Sarah, I– I, of all people, should have known better.

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She’s a horrible mother. A drunk, a liar, heartless. I should have known she’d never change.

Not important? How could anything that Clyde tells you to do be not important? [sighs] Mark– OK, fine, fine. I don’t need to know, but I’m going to trust that you’re going to take care of it. Yeah, OK. Yes, and I’ll do what I’m here to do– marry Chad. As soon as I’m his wife, I’ll have access to the DiMera investment accounts and I’ll get that money to Clyde. Yeah. Yeah. I’ll let you know when it’s done. [sighs]

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

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[tense music]

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You can do this. You can do it. It’s for Mom. Just keep reminding yourself it’s for Mom. [sighs] [knock at door]

[clears throat]

Hey.

Hey, Holly. Hey.

Hi. I could not wait.

How are you doing?

No, no, no, no. Come on in. Abby is– she’s just getting ready. Sit down. Get comfortable. You look beautiful, by the way.

Thank you.

We’re– uh, we’re just so glad we have you. And not only as Abby’s maid of honor, but as our witness.

Well, I’m just grateful to be a part of your wedding. It’s so exciting.

Yes, it is. Uh, how did it go with your mom?

I mean, things are a little awkward still, but at least we’re talking, right?

Yeah. No, that’s good. You know, I lost my mom when I was about your age. And– uh, and when I think back, I– I always wish I would have spent more time with her, been a better son. So trust me, fixing your relationship with your mom is important.

Yeah. Yeah. At least it’s one relationship in my life getting fixed.

Wait, I don’t get it. If they arrested someone else, why is your dad still in jail?

I have no idea. I haven’t been able to talk to him yet. It’s probably just some dumb red tape stuff. But in the meantime, I’m, like, just so relieved that he’s innocent, you know. Like, beyond relieved, I’m, like, so, so happy. And not just for him, but for my grandparents and my sister and for me, too.

I’m so happy for all of you. I know how much it’s been weighing on you guys. And I’m sure he’ll be out soon, Tate.

Yeah. Thank you. I hope so.

So this other suspect, the one who actually did hit Sarah Kiriakis, do you know who it is?

Yeah, I do. It was Xander Kiriakis’s mom and Sarah’s mother-in-law.

Whoa!

Yeah, whoa. Her name’s Fiona Cook.

Wait, what? Fiona Cook? Oh, my god. I know that bitch. [tense music]

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I’m surprised to see you, EJ. I didn’t think escorting prisoners to their lockup was a part of the DA’s duties.

Mm, two birds, I suppose. Ms. Cook needed to be brought down and I believe you and I have some unfinished business.

I wasn’t expecting my grand apology until, uh, I was actually officially released. But if you’re ready to give it, I’m ready.

Oh, I’m not here to apologize nor am I here to release you.

Why not? You got your culprit right there.

Mm, we have another possible culprit, yes. But the picture’s a little murky, you see, since the finger has been pointed at both of you. So I thought I’d bring the two of you down here and let you hash out your respective versions of the truth. Have oodles of fun, you two.

Fiona. [clears throat] Look at me. Look at me!

Do we really have to do this, Brady?

Oh, we really do. You know, when I first met you, I thought you were kind. I thought you were fun. I thought you were, you know, misunderstood. How in the hell could I have been so wrong? I keep thinking about the night– the night and the morning of the accident– how I called you in a panic because I thought that I had hit Sarah, and you told me to not jump to conclusions, Brady. Don’t turn yourself in, Brady. You made me feel innocent, even though when I didn’t believe that I was, even though now we know that you knew I was. And instead of coming forward, what did you do? You hung me out to dry. So my question is, why did you do that to– no, I have a better question. How could you do that to Sarah?

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All she’s never done my whole life is disappoint me. You know, when she abandoned me, I was– you know, I was just a little boy. But even then, some part of me somehow understood that it was the best thing that ever happened to me. And yet when she showed up here in Salem claiming to have changed, I just– I just forgot about all the– the bad times and the terrible disappointments. And I just– I just turned back into that stupid little boy who wanted his mum.

Baby, I’m so sorry. I encouraged her to come here. I’m so sorry.

What are you sorry for? You didn’t– you didn’t do anything wrong. Your heart was in the right place like it always is. I mean, Sarah, when she first showed up at our– our wedding, or what was supposed to be our wedding, and she told me that I am Victor’s son and heir, I– Finally, I just felt so vindicated, so, well, self-important. And then as she started to just work her way into our lives, I– well, from then on, I just only let myself see what I wanted to see, which is my mum. She’d somehow transformed into a person of character, someone I could trust.

Hey. Of course you saw her that way. So did I. She was very good at playing that part.

I should have seen through it. I know who she is, who she was, how she treated me when I was a child– How she could just abandon me without looking back. How could I not see the signs? How could I not see that she was just the same heartless drunk she’s always been?

Because it wasn’t obvious. It wasn’t obvious at all. She hid it really well.

But I’m her son. I should have known. My god, Sarah, I– I left her all alone with our daughter. I– I trusted her with our little girl. What the hell was I thinking?

Do not do that. Do not do that. She never hurt Victoria.

Thank God.

It’s you who she hurt so terribly. And that– that breaks my heart.

Please– please don’t let it. Please, all she did to me was remind me how awful she is. But you– look at what she did to you. And all because– she hurt you worse than anyone else because I deluded myself. I– I so desperately, so stupidly wanted to believe that she’d changed so I allowed this to happen. I will never forgive myself. [melancholic music]

Babe, please don’t do that to yourself. Please. You had nothing to do with my accident.

Of course, I did. I deluded myself. I should have known that my mum wasn’t sober. Should’ve known she’s still the same wretched human being she’s always been, who clearly just passed on all her wretched genes to me. I was so enraged at Brady, I was going to murder him. And then you had– you had to lie to the police to save him from me. And you may have to– you might have to face the consequences of that. You might have to pay the price for what I did.

No, no, no. I am not going to be charged with perjury, I– especially now that I remember seeing Fiona behind the wheel. When– when EJ threatened me, when he wouldn’t let me retract my statement, I didn’t remember. But now, we have proof. She– she confessed to us.

Yeah, to us. God knows what she’s saying to the cops. When Jada showed up here last night to arrest her, she– she did that before we called . How– how could she have known?

It must have been Eric. He was grilling me earlier about the accident and maybe he went to the police.

Well, we have to go and set the record straight and get Brady out of jail. And not just because he doesn’t deserve to be there, but because it’s still the only way Kristin will give us Rolf’s serum, which is the only way to heal your injuries. And that’s the priority, yeah? But after that, when you’re all better, by God, we will make my mum pay for what she’s done. [tense music]

Brady, that was the last thing I wanted for you or for Sarah.

Then why– why did you drink and drive and hit Sarah and then leave her on the ground not knowing whether she was dead or alive? Hey, why didn’t you speak up when I was arrested? Why did you let me take the fall? My last question is, what did I do to deserve this, Fiona?

Nothing. You didn’t deserve this. Of course, you didn’t. And now, for what it’s worth, and I know it’s not much, you at least deserve to understand.

Understand what?

Brady, I wasn’t drunk that night. I was just tipsy. And so I thought it would be safer for me to drive you home than to let you get behind the wheel.

Probably would have been safest just to get a cab.

Don’t you think I know that now?

But that night I thought– I thought we’d be OK. And it was so dark, and– and Sarah, she just appeared out of nowhere. And it all happened so fast. And then when I realized I’d hit someone, I panicked. And when I realized it was Sarah, I panicked even more. Because I knew that if Xander found out, it would be the end of our relationship forever.

I see, so you thought, better– better ruin Brady’s life rather than mine, right? Is that the thinking?

No, it wasn’t premeditated. You were passed out on the seat next to me. And then I just– [panting] –I waited for some help to come for Sarah before I left her there. And then– then my foot went down on the pedal, and then we were gone. My mind was racing and my world was about to end. And there you were, blissfully ignorant!

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And then the idea started formulating in my mind before I was even cognizant of it. I’d done some research on– on Xander’s Salem family after I came to town, and I knew that Maggie had been involved in an accident and framed it in a similar manner.

Wow, that’s– that’s– that’s how you got the brilliant idea. Wow.

That’s how I got the terrible idea– the cruel and heartless idea to drive you home to the parking garage and put you in the driver’s seat.

You didn’t just put me in a driver’s seat. You put me in– you put me in hell. You put me in a guilt-ridden hell right up until I found out the truth. And now it’s your turn to suffer. It’s your turn to be in hell.

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[sobbing]

Wait, I’m sorry. How do you know Xander Kiriakis’s mom?

She used to come into the bistro. And she was nice at first, really friendly. She even gave me her cheesecake once when I was overworked and totally starving, invited me to come sit with her.

OK. And you did, obviously?

Yeah, because she was nice, like I said. And I don’t know, she seemed kind of lonely, like she just wanted someone to talk to, I guess.

OK, what did you two talk about?

Well, we talked about you a little. I mean, she asked me if I was dating anyone. And–

What did you tell her about me, Sophia?

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You– you’re referring to Tate?

Mm-hmm.

Do you regret breaking up with him?

I don’t know. I mean, we weren’t together that long, and we kind of were always a hot mess, so–

Do you miss him?

Yeah, kind of. But I’ll get over it, right? Plenty of other guys out there.

Sure. Yeah. Is that really what you want?

Well, no, no, it’s not what I want. But even if I could forgive Tate for taking his dad’s side for hitting my Aunt Sarah and just driving off, I’m not too sure he’s going to be able to forgive me.

What did you do?

Well, I, kind of, was going through his dad’s room looking for evidence to use against him in the hit-and-run, and Tate caught me. And to be honest, I broke into Brady’s briefcase.

Yeah, I see.

Yeah. And to top it all off, my– ex-BFF Sophia is making a move on him and I don’t know. Pretty sure Tate is, like, into her too, so it kind of feels all hopeless, you know?

I’m sorry, Holly.

Yeah, thanks. Anyway, enough of my sob story. Let’s talk about you. You’re getting married in the most romantic city in the world, and I’m so excited for you. And I’m really honored to be a part of it. I can’t wait for you and Abigail to fall in love all over again. [giggles] [gentle music]

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What’s the big deal? All I told that Fiona woman was that I liked you, but you were seeing someone else.

OK, that’s all? You didn’t say anything else?

What else was there to say? Anyway, uh, she gave me a huge tip, said it was for the nice chat and to keep my mouth shut about serving her a martini.

Wait, she told you that to keep quiet about her drinking?

Yeah, it seemed like she was being playful or something, like, it would be a little inside joke between us. But get this, I ran into her in the square and she asked me how things were going with the guy I like. So I mentioned you, by name this time, and she freaked.

Why would she freak?

I guess I never said your name before, but this time I did. I said, Tate. And I said that you were dating Holly. And that’s when she lost it. Because apparently she lives with Holly’s family and was worried that they would all find out she had a drink at the bistro, that I would tell them. She even threatened me.

No way.

She said it was important I keep my mouth shut because her family thought she was sober. Now I know it was more than that. She also didn’t want them to know that she mowed down Sarah when she was probably smashed out of her mind.

Brady, I prayed that no one would identify your car. I prayed that you wouldn’t be implicated.

OK– I’m– OK, starting to understand here. You setting me up was your fail safe so the cops wouldn’t find you. But what about what I would think? If the cops didn’t track us down, I would just go on believing that I was guilty of this for the rest of my life.

Look, when Sarah came through her surgery and we all thought she was going to be all right, I fully intended to set the record straight. But then when we realized she was paralyzed and knowing that it was all my fault, I just couldn’t.

No, you could’ve. You could have. You could have! You just decided not to.

EJ, we, uh– we need to talk.

If you’re here to defend your mother–

Oh, she can rot in hell for all I care. We’re here to make sure that you release Brady now that you have my mother in custody.

I don’t see how the two are related.

What? Get your head out your ass DiMera.

EJ, Brady is innocent.

I’m not so sure about that.

We just talked to Detective Hunter. Sarah remembers the accident now. She remembers clearly and definitively that my mother was the driver.

But earlier, she remembered it was Brady– signed a sworn statement, in fact. So which version am I meant to believe? [tense music]

Whoa! You look amazing.

Well, you don’t look so bad yourself. And, Holly, thank you so much for coming and being a part of today. Oh, we have a bouquet for you. It’s in the kitchen.

OK, I’ll go grab it. So we have us.

Yeah.

We have the maid of honor. We just need our officiant.

Oh, uh, yeah, that’s right. I– I got a text earlier. I should check that. [knock at door] Uh-oh, I wonder who that could be. JJ.

Hey, Chad. It’s so great to see you, man.

Oh, god. You too. You too.

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Abigail.

You must be my brother.

Yes, um, I am. Do you remember me at all?

I wish I did, but I feel a familiar energy with you.

It’s a start.

Since your parents aren’t going to make it, I decided to reach out to JJ. And not only did he agree to make the long flight from South Africa.

You’re looking at a newly ordained minister of the Universal Church of the Interwebs.

He’s going to marry us.

[gasps] That’s amazing. Thank you, JJ.

I’m just excited to be a part of this. The whole way here on the plane, I couldn’t sleep. I just kept thinking that I get to see my sister again. It’s, uh– well, there’s no words for how much it means to me.

Yeah, me too.

And look, I’m– I’m sorry that Mom and Dad aren’t here. I know that Mom’s having a hard time with all this, accepting that you’re her daughter, even with the DNA proof. But I know that deep down, she is happy for you. So am I. I’m just– I’m so happy to have you back. [gentle music]

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For god’s sake, EJ, Whatever your personal issues with Brady, you know damn well he doesn’t deserve to be behind bars.

EJ, I– I told you that I wasn’t sure of my memory of seeing Brady behind the wheel. I am sure now it was Fiona. It wasn’t Brady.

I’m– I’m aware of your ever-changing account of events, Sarah, which makes you no more of a reliable eyewitness than a drunken Brady.

What the hell does that mean?

Let’s see. Brady couldn’t remember. Then he confessed. Then he unconfessed. And now he claims that he can remember and that he wasn’t, in fact, driving.

Then there you have it. What else do you need?

Oh, come on. You don’t see how I would be a tad bit skeptical about all this? I mean, really? I’m supposed to believe that Brady’s memory was somehow miraculously restored at precisely the same time as Sarah’s?

EJ, listen to me. Listen to what I’m saying. Why would I be putting all this effort into convincing you that my mother did this if it wasn’t true? You think I want to believe that she’s a monster?

Well, there has to be some reason behind Sarah changing her story the other day and why you two have suddenly become so desperate for me to release Brady. So until I know the whole truth, I will do no such thing.

Brady, when your car disappeared and EJ released you, you have no idea how relieved I was. And I’m so sorry that Xander tried to take the law into his own hands, but I put a stop to that, too.

Oh, you– you did. You did. Am I supposed to say thank you to you? Is that what you want to hear? Your son almost broke my legs for something that you did. As a matter of fact, I think I did– I did thank you. Do you remember how you replied? I do. You threw Sarah’s injury in my face. You made me feel like crap for hurting her when you knew it was what you had done. You remember that?

When I came to see you yesterday, I was so close to confessing everything. I– I know you don’t believe me. This secret has been killing me, Brady.

Fiona, do you really expect me to feel sorry for you?

No. No, I don’t. But I do want you to know that I care about you. We were two lost souls who found each other when we both needed someone. And that means so much to me. I had to pretend that I hated you because everybody thought you had injured my daughter-in-law. Truth is the only person I hate is myself. [sighs] – I’m sorry, Tate. If I had known who Fiona was, what she did, I would have said something sooner.

No, it’s OK. You couldn’t have known, Sophia. Nobody knew.

Oh my god. And Holly, she was so awful to you, trying to dig up dirt on your dad when he was innocent the whole time.

Yeah, but she didn’t know that, obviously.

True. But I wouldn’t be surprised if after all of this, she comes crawling back to you, apologizing like crazy now that she knows your dad isn’t the one who ran over her precious Aunt Sarah.

I doubt it. I mean, things did not end well, as you know. So we’ll see, I guess.

Yeah, we’ll see.

Hey, Holly.

JJ, hi. Oh, my god!

It’s so good to see you.

It’s great to see you. So good of you to come.

Are you kidding? I wouldn’t miss it.

OK, so are we all ready?

Yeah, I will be. You’re just going to have to bear with me. Uh, I am officially ordained, but I’m a novice at the whole marrying people deal.

Well, you’re going to kill it.

[chuckles] OK, let’s get this show on the road.

Oh, I just got to put on some music. I got to get my phone.

Oh, I got it. [tense music]

I’m excited.

Everything OK, Abby?

Yeah. No, everything’s OK. I think your phone is dead.

What? No, I had a full charge earlier.

Uh, it’s– it’s fine. Don’t worry about it. I have the perfect song on my phone.

Are you sure you’re OK? You look a little pale.

Yeah, I can get you some water.

No, nobody. You guys, stop fussing– stop fussing over me. I am a nervous bride. That’s all this is, nerves. [laughs]

EJ, this is ridiculous. I mean, it should be obvious why Sarah and I want Brady released. He’s– he’s my family and Sarah’s friend. And she feels just terrible that her false testimony got him here.

EJ, you can’t prosecute two suspects. You have to let one of them go.

I’ve already been forced to release Brady once. I’m not going to let him go again unless I’m % certain he is innocent.

Well, he is innocent. My mother is guilty. Didn’t the police take her statement?

Not yet.

Why the hell not?

It’s a little thing called due process. I think you’d be familiar. Ms. Cook is entitled to have her counsel present.

Well, whatever. Sarah remembers the accident. She remembers that my mother was driving. And now you tell me that Brady remembers, too. And I’ll– I’ll give you my testimony right now.

What testimony? You weren’t an eyewitness.

Not to the hit-and-run, but my mother just confessed to me right after I stopped her from pushing Sarah down the stairs to keep her quiet. How’s that for a witness? EJ, come on. It’s time to let this one go. Brady didn’t do it.

I am the victim of this crime. Brady does not deserve to be one, too. EJ, please. You have to let him go. – You really expect me to believe that you care about me? [tense music] You understand that if my brother hadn’t been so determined to get to the bottom of this, hadn’t pressured me to figure out what the hell happened that night and remember, the truth would have never come out? And you wouldn’t have said a word, would you?

[sobbing]

Oh, yeah, that’s what I thought.

Brady, no.

No, I don’t want to– listen. I don’t want to hear from you. I don’t want you to say anything to me. I don’t ever want to see your face again. And I’m so sorry that I met you.

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Hey, can I ask a favor of you?

Of course, Tate, anything.

Well, I don’t know what the holdup is getting my dad cleared. But what you know about Fiona, maybe it could help in some way. So would you be willing to talk to the police about what happened between you two and possibly even testify if it comes to that?

Definitely. I would do anything for you, Tate. Anything to help you and your family.

Really? Wow. Thank you, Sophia.

You’re such a good son. You know that? Your dad is so lucky to have you.

I’m really lucky to have a friend like you. [gentle music]

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I know that, uh, this isn’t the most conventional situation for a wedding. But I want you to know that it’s an honor and a privilege to be here because I love you both. And if this helps you find your way back to each other, then I’m beyond grateful that I can be a part of it.

We’re grateful for you. Thank you for doing this.

Yeah. Thank you, JJ.

Thank you for including me. It means the world to me. I mean that. Sorry, I got to consult the old cheat sheet here. OK, everybody ready?

Ready.

Ready.

We are gathered here in the presence of this witness to join Chad Michael DiMera and Abigail Johanna Deveraux together in matrimony. The contract of marriage is the most solemn one– one not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously, and with the deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. If there’s anyone here that can show a just cause of why this couple should not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace. [giggles] OK. Chad, please repeat after me. I, Chad, take you, Abigail, for my lawful spouse.

I, Chad, take you, Abigail, for my lawful spouse, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health as long as I live.

And Abigail, please repeat after me. I, Abigail, take you, Chad.

I, Abigail, take you, Chad, as my lawful spouse, to have and hold from this day forward–

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–for better or worse, rich or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as I live.

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Chad, please repeat after me as you put the ring on Abigail’s finger. With this ring, I thee wed.

With this ring, I thee wed.

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And Abigail.

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With this ring, I thee wed.

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Now, by the power vested in me by the almighty internet, you are now lawfully married. You may kiss the bride.

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Yay! [claps]

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I wish I could say that my memories came flooding back.

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But I, um, I can honestly say that I– I feel closer to you than I ever have before.

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I can’t believe EJ just stormed out of here without saying anything. Maybe we should have told him everything.

You mean that his sister is blackmailing us and that you set out to kill Brady? No, baby, we cannot trust EJ with that information.

Of course, not.

Look, I think that EJ knows that he has to do the right thing. I just– I pray that that’s what he’s doing. [tense music]

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Back again so soon.

Get up.

Why?

Today is your lucky day, that’s why. I’m dropping the charges against you.

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Now get the hell out of my sight before I change my mind.

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[bell rings]

Well, damn, I’m so sorry. Lunch is over. I talked so much that you didn’t even get a chance to eat.

It’s OK. I have work release anyway so I’ll just grab something then.

OK, great. Well, thank you so much for everything.

It’s no problem. And, hey, just let me know about talking to the police or testifying, whatever you need, OK?

OK.

See you later.

OK. See you.

Here we are.

Thank you.

And if I may, I’d like to make a toast to the bride and the groom. I have to admit, uh, that I was nervous about seeing you, Abigail, especially after the way Mom felt when she did. [gentle music] Now, I’m just sorry I didn’t reach out sooner, even if it was to video chat or talk to you on the phone.

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My mother– oh, yes, I was talking on the phone to my brother, JJ. My mom had a hard time accepting that I was actually her daughter Abigail.

Wait, what do you mean? Didn’t you two just talk on the phone last night?

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Kate, are you in there? I wanted to talk to you about the script– oh, hey.

Hey. How’s the back?

It’s a lot better.

Yeah. No thanks to me.

Yeah, you definitely did a number on me yesterday.

Aw, I’m sorry about that.

Mm-hmm.

But I promise you I’ll be a little more gentle next time. [dramatic music]

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But don’t be too gentle, OK?

No?

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Hey, you cheating bitch!

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[suspenseful music] [exhales heavily]

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Cheating bitch.

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[soft music]

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Mm.

Morning.

Morning. [both chuckle]

Oy.

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So much for that not happening again.

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[sighs]

Huh.

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Hey.

Hey, Sweetness. Thought you could use this.

Mm, aren’t you a godsend, as usual?

Mm. How’d the surgery go?

It was good. We anticipate a full recovery.

Well, we’re just lucky to have you.

Ah, thank you. But I can’t take all the credit. I have the very best team there is.

Hmm. Well, I hope that team didn’t include Dr. Mark Greene. [dramatic music]

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No, Clyde, I haven’t left yet. I’m heading to the airport in a little while. Yeah, I get it. If I ever want to see my mother again, I have to fly to Paris and murder Chad DiMera.

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[somber music]

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[sighs] You lucky lady, Abby. [chuckles] I hope you know that you were so lucky…

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To have a man love you like that. [sighs] Now he thinks he loves me like that.

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Oh, my God, I don’t– I don’t know how I’m doing this to you, Chad. I don’t know. I don’t know. [door clicks open]

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[sighs] Oh, my God. I didn’t know you had gone out.

Well, you know, I had to get a… bouquet for my bride. It is our wedding day, after all.

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Oh.

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

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[dramatic music]

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Oh, good morning.

Good morning. I’m not interrupting, am I?

No, just sending a text to Felicity.

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You didn’t come to bed last night.

Yeah, I– I just got busy blocking all those scenes and then passed out on the couch.

Oh, yeah, you must be so exhausted. These soap opera hours are worse than a baker’s.

I’ll be fine.

Yeah.

How about you? How’d you sleep?

Ah, well, besides missing you in bed last night, believe it or not, I actually got a full eight hours. I was so exhausted yesterday.

Right, yeah. Hey, how’s your– how’s your back?

Mm, it’s still a little bit stiff, but it’s actually feeling much better. Thanks for asking.

I’m glad to hear that.

Yeah. Yeah, I still cannot believe that tying my shoe is what took me out.

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Yeah. Yeah, it’s always the– it’s always the thing you least expect that does a number on you.

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So you have a problem with Mark Greene?

As a matter of fact, I do, Sweetness. I know how much you respect him. I mean, you trusted him to run the test on Abigail’s DNA, right?

Yeah, I did, because he’s a very competent physician. He’s incredibly thorough.

I got to tell you, my issue with Mark Greene is that test and the results.

Oh, come on. Just say it. What about the results?

Well, looks like Dr. Greene lied. He faked the results.

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Why can’t you just hire a professional to take out Chad? I’m aware I’m cheap labor. But you’d think, for a job like this– No, I already told you. I understand what happens if I don’t cooperate. What if I get caught? What if I–what if I fail? I mean, my younger brother and sister, they depend on me. Don’t get caught. That’s your advice. Yeah, why didn’t I think of that? No, I don’t intend to tell my other sister anything. She’s busy wedding planning.

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Oh, my goodness, they are so beautiful.

Yeah, they’re all your favorites. I mean, all of them. Or they used to be. I don’t know. Those work as a bouquet, right?

They’re perfect.

OK.

Yes, of course. It’s so thoughtful of you. [chuckles] It’s really nice.

Why are you crying? Something wrong?

No, no. Everything’s wonderful, amazing. I’m just– [sighs] I’m just feeling a lot today, obviously, you know. And I was looking at this picture of you and Abby and– I mean you and me. And… [sighs] We’re so happy.

Yeah, we were happy. It was our wedding day.

Yeah.

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We’ll be that happy again, as happy as we were in that photo.

Mm.

We will.

I want that with you, Chad.

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But I–

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Chad, I’m not her.

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[sighs] Oh, where is it?

What you looking for?

My bra. You seen it? [dramatic music]

I’m assuming this is yours.

Ah, thank you.

Thank you.

Seen my bracelet anywhere?

What’s it look like?

It’s plain gold. I must have left it in the living room. Why can’t I find anything? [sighs]

Steph, you all right?

Sure. Why wouldn’t I be?

I don’t know. You seem a little jumpy.

Jumpy?

Yeah, like you just tripped an alarm off in the middle of a bank robbery and now you’re waiting on the cops to show up.

No, I–I– [sighs]

What?

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Well, you said it before. We agreed that we weren’t going to do this anymore.

We did. But then things happen.

Mistakes happen. And I think it’s best for both of us if we just–if we just forget this one ever did.

Steph, hang on–

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[sighs]

Mm, can you zip me up? I’m still a little sore when it comes to twisting.

Sure.

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[zipper scratches]

Thank you.

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So you want to– want to drive to set together?

Oh, no. Actually, Kate wanted to make sure that my back was fully healed, so she postponed all my scenes until tomorrow.

All of them?

Yeah, you didn’t get the email?

No, I must have– honestly, I just– I haven’t even checked my email yet today.

Mm, well, I’m sure it’s in there.

Must be.

Hmm.

Well, hey, I guess that means I get a little more time to prepare for directing you and Alex in bed.

Right. Uh-huh, I guess so. And you are sure that you are still OK with that, hmm?

Yeah, of course.

OK, because you did just bring it up.

It was a joke.

OK. And you are sure that you are not feeling jealous again like at the photo shoot?

Jeal–I mean, yeah, what’s there even to be jealous about? You and Alex, it’s all just pretend, right?

Right. Comes with the job.

Yeah.

All right, so I will see you later.

If you’re not headed to set, then where you off to?

Oh, I was just gonna stop by the bakery, check in with Felicity, see if she needs anything. What about you? You want anything? You want a doughnut, bear claw, anything?

Just surprise me.

All right. Mwah. See you later.

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So you think that Mark Greene lied about the test results.

Yes, I do.

[scoffs]

I do. Listen, baby, you know that I had this feeling that something was off with Abigail from the moment Chad and Jack found her.

Yeah, I was aware of that, but I thought that you were letting it go.

We couldn’t let it go, not with all the warning signs. I mean, she lied to Stephanie about talking to you on the phone. And when I asked her about it, she got defensive. And what about Jennifer’s reaction to seeing her, her own mother? So I came to the hospital yesterday, and I asked Dr. Greene to rerun the DNA test.

You did not. We talked about that. It is a violation of Abigail’s rights to run her DNA without her knowledge. You had no right to do that.

I didn’t have her DNA tested. I brought in new samples. And I told Dr. Greene they belonged to Abigail and Thomas.

But they didn’t?

No, they belonged to you and me. Dr. Greene was happy to run the test.

On our samples.

Yeah, but of course, he didn’t know that.

Well, what did he tell you the results were?

Turns out, it was a perfect match. According to Dr. Greene, you’re my mommy.

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Look, Clyde, I have to go. Don’t want to miss my plane, right? But I need your assurance that the minute that Chad is taken care of and the widow DiMera transfers the money to your accounts that you’re gonna let our mother go. Sure, why wouldn’t I take your word for it?

Mark.

[laughs] There you are. Hey, just the person I wanted to see. You got my text, obviously.

Yeah.

Well, Felicity, there’s something I need to talk to you about.

Is it–is it about Abigail?

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What do you mean you’re not her?

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I– I have a different face, Chad. And I don’t have most of my memories. And the woman in that photo is not the same woman that you’re marrying today.

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Well, I’m not the same either.

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I mean, she and I, you and I, that– that photo was taken a long time ago. We’ve been through a lot since then. You know, some of it was bad, like losing you.

Chad.

But some of it was very, very good.

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Look, it doesn’t matter to me what you look like or what you remember. All that really matters to me is you.

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Are you sure about that?

Yes. And, look, you remember the most important part, which is that you love me, right? And we love each other.

Yeah, I remember our love…

OK, good.

Strongly and clearly.

Yeah, well…

You see it all over my face.

That’s why you wanted to get married today, right, so you could remember the rest?

Yeah, it is. I just–

Are you having second thoughts?

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Look, I know you met my patient Abigail in the park the other day, but why do you think I want to talk to you about her? [light music]

Hey, Felicity, Dr. Greene.

Johnny, what’s going on?

Not much. Just, I’m sorry to bother you guys. I was just–I was looking for Chanel. She’s not in the bakery, is she, Felicity?

No, I haven’t seen her yet.

Hmm.

[sighs] Coffee?

No, I’m good. I–I should get to the office.

Which one?

Both, actually. I need to go check on some promotional materials for “Body & Soul,” and then I need to go to the mayor’s office to sit in on a planning meeting for the board.

Sounds like a busy morning.

Aren’t they all?

For you. I don’t know how you keep them all straight.

Honestly, I don’t know if I do. I’m surprised I haven’t had the mayor call a press conference to deny that Faith’s evil twin is poisoning the water supply in Pine View.

I’d like to see that.

[sighs]

Steph, you sure you don’t have a minute just to maybe have a little bite to eat?

No, I should go. This has been– Well, I’ll see you.

[chuckles] All right. [sighs] [dramatic music] [clears throat]

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So Mark Greene told you that our DNA is a perfect match for mother and son?

That’s right. So it’s obvious that he faked the tests.

Look, I know that this looks terrible.

It is terrible.

But let’s not jump to conclusions.

What other conclusion could there be?

I don’t know.

You know, there is one way to prove if Mark Greene really did fake both tests.

How?

Well, he mentioned that the lab still had the original samples from Abigail and Jack.

So if I reran those tests–

Well, you said you wouldn’t do that. You were adamant about it.

I wasn’t gonna steal a sample from Abigail. But since she consented to give us that sample in the first place, I am just going to rerun the test, proving the authenticity of the original sample. It won’t be a violation of anything.

OK, so you’re gonna do it?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I’ll do– I’ll do it myself.

OK, the sooner, the better, baby.

Yeah, OK. I’m on it. Can’t wait.

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Of course I still want to marry you.

[laughs]

Of course I do. Of course I do.

Whew, great.

I just– [sighs] I’m just feeling a lot. That’s all.

Well, yeah, that I can see. I can see that, yeah.

Did I not used to be this much of a basket case?

No, you always– you had–always had a big heart.

Oh. Oh, wow. That is a yes. Oh, wow.

[laughs] No, it’s not.

Oh, no.

Look, what I’m–

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You don’t have to act in a certain way. And you don’t–you certainly don’t have to second-guess any of your feelings.

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I’ll take you any way I can get you.

[chuckles]

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Good, cause you’re getting me, all of this. [laughs]

Good. Well, I mean good because, you know, we’re–we’re all set. Everything’s paid for. Holly’s on her way back from seeing her mom. Officiant is on the way. You got the dress?

I do.

You can’t say that yet.

Oh, my goodness. I mean I have the dress…

Good.

And the bouquet. Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

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In less than an hour, you’re gonna be my wife.

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[phone ringing]

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Hey, Chanel. Bye, Chanel.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Oh.

Huh?

What?

[laughs] You and Stephanie? Since when?

Ah, it just sort of happened.

OK.

Well, when you were late to set the other day, I asked her to run lines with me.

Oh, for the love scene, huh?

That’s right.

Well, I guess they call that method acting.

[chuckles] That’s what I said. Anyway, we’re just friends, with the occasional benefit.

OK, whatever, whatever, OK? You are just my fictional boyfriend. So whatever you do in your personal life, in your real life, is not my business.

Well, I appreciate that. Thank you. But you said you wanted to talk to me in private. So what’s going on?

Yeah, I’m sorry for the cryptic message. It’s just that Johnny’s birthday is next week, and I want to throw him a surprise party.

Huh.

And I need your help. [soft music]

Chanel hasn’t been by Sweet Bits at all?

Not today.

Did she text you that she was stopping by?

No, sorry.

Nah, that’s all good. We must have just got our signals crossed. Well, thanks anyway. [light music]

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Hey, tell me again why you brought up Abigail before.

I know who she reminds me off.

Who?

Mom.

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[phone ringing]

It’s your Uncle Steve.

I mean, you can answer it if you want.

I don’t need that negativity.

What do you mean? What negativity? [tense music]

[clears throat] He called last night.

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What did he want?

Just wanted to check in, see if you… had any more memories come back. And I told him we were getting married. He expressed his concern.

Oh, he still doesn’t trust me from the whole phone call mix-up.

Whatever, I don’t know what his problem is. I don’t care. You and I, we’re getting married. There’s nothing he can do to change that.

[chuckles]

Oh, you’re taking my clothes off already. You have to wait till we say I do.

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Chad, it’s Steve. Listen, as soon as you get this message, you need to call me back. It’s urgent. It’s extremely urgent. Please call me back.

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[dramatic music] [both moan and chuckle]

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What?

No, it’s dumb.

No, say it. What?

Nothing.

What?

No, I just think I’ve… watched too many Disney movies with Charlotte.

[laughs] Oh, like where a kiss from a handsome prince has magical powers and suddenly she wakes up or gets all of her memories back?

I told you it was dumb.

No, it’s sweet. It’s sweet.

[clears throat]

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And no, my memories didn’t come flooding back. But it was a very, very nice kiss. [chuckles] It’s, like, full-body feels. Like, my heart starts racing, and my cheeks get all flushed, and I just– it’s these moments where I feel– [sighs] I feel like I can remember everything that we had before, you know?

Everything?

[chuckles] Mostly I feel what a lucky lady I was–I am to have such an amazing man like you.

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I’m the lucky one.

Hmm.

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I want to kiss you a lot. But I have to go get ready. [laughs] Mwah.

See you at the altar.

Mwah. Yes.

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[door slams]

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Well?

I reran the tests.

And?

I used Jack and Abigail’s original samples. And…they do not match.

You’re sure?

Yeah. There is no way that those two people are related, which means–

That’s not our girl.

No. Whoever that woman is is not Abigail.

I’m sorry, baby.

Yeah, so am I.

I know how much you wanted it to be true.

Yeah. Poor Jack and Chad.

Yeah. OK, well, we’ll deal with that as soon as we can. But you know what else this means?

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It means that Mark Greene falsified the results. Why?

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So Abigail reminds you of Mom, huh?

Yeah.

Yeah, I can see that now that you mention it. Some of her mannerisms are kind of similar.

Yeah.

Anyway, the reason I wanted to talk to you is because I wanted to let you know that I have to go out of town for a little while. There’s some business I have to take care of overseas that has to do with Mom and Dad’s estate. Something I have to clear up. [light music]

[sighs]

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I miss them.

So do I. Anyway, I’m not gonna be gone for very long. But while I’m out of the country, you’re in charge of Aaron, OK?

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I love you, Feliss.

Love you too.

And I hope you know there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you or for this family.

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[sighs]

You want my help throwing Johnny a party. Why? Can’t you just get somebody from the mansion staff to help you?

Well, the party is not at the mansion.

Where is it?

Well, I thought it would be fun to have it on set.

On set, on, like, the “Body & Soul” set?

Yeah.

Why?

[laughs] Well, that’s the only place I could think of that would surprise him. And I don’t trust anyone at the mansion to not tip him off.

Ah.

Although he’s so focused with work that I doubt he would notice it anyway.

Oh, focused on work and on us.

Yeah. Yeah, unfortunately, he is still a little bit… tense about having to direct us in a love scene.

Hmm.

I thought he was over it. But then this morning, I was getting this vibe.

What, like a jealous vibe?

Mm, a vibe like he doesn’t fully trust me around you.

But I mean, he knows nothing’s going on between us, right?

Yeah, of course. But even still, I think it’s still triggering for him, knowing that he’s gonna have to direct us in that love scene.

Ah.

[sighs] So… I thought that maybe it would be nice to just throw him a party on set. That way, he realizes that the set is a friendly place, you know?

Yeah, for sure. You’re a damn good wife, Chanel.

Well, I try.

Mm. Whatever you need, I’m here for you.

All right. Well, thank you.

Of course.

All right, so I will come up with a plan, and then I will reach out to you and let you know, OK?

Sounds good. Yeah, I just want everybody to feel comfortable too.

All right.

I’ll see you on set.

I’ll see you on set.

[groans, sighs] [soft music]

And I can trust you to keep this to yourself, right?

Of course. Johnny will not hear a word about this from me.

Good. Because my husband is totally clueless.

Well, let’s keep it that way.

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[groans]

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[unsettling music]

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[light music]

Felicity, hey.

Hi, Chanel.

So, hon, I need to ask you a favor. I’m throwing Johnny a surprise party next week, and I wanted to see if maybe you could help me with the cake.

OK.

All right, nice.

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Oh, and Johnny was here just looking for you.

Oh.

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Oh, is this what I think it is? Ah. Oh. [dramatic music] Oh, Alex. What am I gonna do about you?

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Johnny, hi.

Hi.

Hey, we just got these promotional posters in. Nice shot of Chanel and Alex, huh?

Yeah, great.

Yeah. Well, I’m gonna make some calls and figure out where we’re gonna place these.

OK, see you.

Yeah. [tense music]

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[phone ringing]

Is this Mrs. Chad DiMera?

[sighs] Not yet, but I will be soon. I’m a complete wreck about it.

Hey, I know this is a big step. But just remember, the second that you two tie the knot, we get Mom back.

I know. I keep reminding myself of that. But it’s–[scoffs] It’s really hard, Mark. I mean, I feel horrible about what we’re doing to Chad. It’s so awful. He’s such a great man. He does not deserve this.

Don’t tell me you’re starting to have real feelings for this guy.

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Yes? No?

Yes. Yes, actually, I am. [scoffs] I see how much he loved his wife, how kind and generous and passionate he is. And how could I not have feelings for him? How could I not feel horrible about how we are deceiving him?

I know how hard this is for you.

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You need to stay focused on the job at hand, OK?

I know. I know. [sighs] Don’t worry. The officiant’s on his way. Everything will be fine. Oh, yesterday when we got interrupted, you were trying to tell me something. There’s something that Clyde wants you to do?

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Don’t worry about that. It’s not important.

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Mark Greene and whoever this woman really is who’s pretending to be Abigail, they need to be stopped.

This is just awful.

Yeah, it’s awful. Now, I’m gonna contact Jada, of course, but our first priority is stopping Chad before he marries that woman. I tried to talk him out of it yesterday, but he wouldn’t listen.

OK, I’ll do everything I can to get ahold of him.

All right. All right, babe.

[sighs]

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[dramatic music]

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[door slams]

Johnny, hey. Hey, where have you been? I texted you, like, a million times.

I know. I know. I’m–I’m sorry. I was busy shooting the rest of today’s scenes. What–what– what happened to you?

Oh, God, you’re not gonna believe it. I somehow threw my back out.

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How’d that happen?

[sighs]

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Hey, Steph.

Jada, thank you so much for meeting me. ,::, Are you sure that I’m not taking you away from Rafe?

Oh, yeah. He turned in a while ago. Actually, he’s probably up reading his, like, ,-page book on Oppenheimer. He just watched the movie, and now he’s obsessed.

Aw. I’m so glad he’s doing OK.

Yeah. He’s doing very well.

Oh, I’m so glad.

Mm-hmm. So…what’s up?

Well, to be honest, I’m actually kind of freaking out. I–I just had to talk to someone. I don’t know what to do about–

About what? Stephanie, what happened?

[sighs] I had sex with Alex. [light music]

“And that smile, oh, that smile, as sweat slides down his”– oh, wait, wait. First Faith says to him, “‘I love you, Alex– Arrow.’ “Then Arrow rips off his shirt, “buttons flying everywhere, as we zoom in on those washboard abs.” [knock at door] Ay. I’m coming. Coming. Oh, my God, Hattie! No, no, no, no, no, no, no. [jazzy music] [crickets chirping]

[sighs] [tense music]

I don’t believe it. I mean, when–when you said that maybe Fiona was the one that was driving the car that hit Sarah, I didn’t think there was any way in hell that that could be possible, but now…

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Brady. Brady!

[groans] What’s go–what’s going on?

I think I hit someone.

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Yeah.

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Now I’m positive.

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She was the one behind the wheel. I wasn’t the one driving the car. It was Fiona.

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What are you doing?

What I have to do. You’re the only one that knows the truth.

No, that’s not true. Eric knows. He’s onto you.

He doesn’t know anything. I’m sorry, my dear. You know I’m very fond of you, but you are about to have a terrible accident.

You can’t do this! No, stop!

I’m not doing anything. Someone will find you at the bottom of the stairs. Maybe Maggie. Maybe my son. And they’ll just assume you lost control of the chair.

No! Oh, God, no! Please stop!

Such a pity. Such a pity.

No!

But I suppose no one will be the wiser.

No!

Except for me.

Oh, Xander, thank God.

What the hell is going on here, Mum? Why are you threatening to kill my wife?

I–she–

Because she–she’s the one that put me in this chair. She doesn’t want anybody to find out. That’s why.

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

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[sighs] You are not gonna believe this, Johnny.

Try me.

So on the way to set earlier, there was a little extra time, so I went and I stopped by Sweet Bits. And then on my way back, I bent down to tie my shoe, and then all of a sudden, my back, it just went out.

Just like that, huh?

Yeah. Crazy, right? I mean, I’ve never had any issues with my back before. And you know how much of a yogi I am. So it was just really bad timing. And then Abe and Kate, they ended up having to cancel my love scenes with Alex for today. No choice.

I know. I heard.

Yeah, we didn’t even get a chance to rehearse them. [dramatic music]

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[door clicks open]

Chanel, I–

Hey there, Chanel, Johnny boy. What’s going on, girl? How you feeling?

[sighs]

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[light music]

You–you slept with Alex?

I know. I know.

Hey, I am not judging, OK? I just thought that you both agreed that you wouldn’t, you know, go there.

No, we did. We did agree.

Hmm. So then how did this–

I–I was at the hospital earlier to do some PR work for “Body & Soul.”

Mm-hmm.

And Chanel was running late. So–

So?

So Alex asked me to rehearse this love scene with him in the hospital room.

Oh, I see. So he pulled the whole, come have sex– I mean come rehearse this love scene with me?

[sighs] Exactly.

Mm.

And, well, one thing… led to another.

Mm. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Are you telling me you guys slept together on set on the hospital bed?

Yeah. We did. Oh, Jada, my God, what was I thinking?

I guess you weren’t thinking.

No. And neither was Alex. [both sigh]

I remember. [tense music] I was–I was–I was in the passenger seat of the car during–during the night of the accident. Fiona must have moved me and put me in the driver’s seat when she took me home that night.

Just like I said.

Just like you said.

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I don’t believe it. All this time, I thought I was guilty, Eric. I was ready to go to prison for a decade.

[sighs] You know what? Thank God you remembered just in the nick of time. I mean, another hours, and you would’ve accepted that plea.

[sighs] I got to thank you. Brother, thank you. If it wasn’t for you, I never would have known that I was– that I wasn’t the one driving that night, that I wasn’t the one that hit her, I wasn’t the one that left her there. I would have never known that I was innocent of this if it hadn’t been for you.

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Get away from my wife.

Xander, darling, please listen to me.

No, you listen to me. Get away from her now! Darling, sweetheart. Tell me, what–what happened?

Brady wasn’t driving. It was her. It was your mother.

What?

It’s true, baby. It was. I remember. I remember seeing her in the driver’s seat.

Darling, are you– are you absolutely sure?

I’m sure. Besides, she admitted it.

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Mum… is this true?

Yes. It’s true. I’m the one that hit Sarah.

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What does she think I’m doing, writing a Facebook post? This is a soap opera. And Leo Stark, the artist formerly known as Lady Whistleblower, is the very busy head writer. [knock at door] No way, Hattie. I’m on a deadline here.

Leo–

No time to schmooze or, worse, be raked over the coals.

Leo, open the door.

And the last time I saw you, you threatened my life.

Leo, Leo, it isn’t Hattie. It’s Dr. Evans. [quirky music]

Dr. Evans? As in Marlena?

Mm-hmm.

No, no, no. I am not falling for that bait and switch again.

Come on, Leo. What are you talking about? It’s me, I promise.

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OK. If you really are Dr. Evans, then what’s the answer to this question that only my therapist would know?

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OK, go ahead.

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What was the name of my best friend at sleepaway camp? Wrong! I didn’t have any friends until I was . And I only spent one night at sleepaway camp before I had a panic attack and my mother had to drive eight hours through the Adirondacks to pick me up.

You didn’t give me a chance to answer.

Oh. I guess I didn’t, did I? OK, then. What was the working title of the book I wanted to write, thought about writing, but then realized nobody would want to read?

Oh… “This is My Life So Far: A Tale of Charm and Chutzpah.”

OK. And what is the name of the doctor that I had the hots for but he turned out to be straight as an arrow?

Mark Greene.

Dr. Evans, it really is you.

I tried to tell you.

I’m sorry. Ow, I’m sorry. I thought you were Hattie. She was incensed with me over these death scenes I wrote at “Body & Soul” where Charlemagne falls stories down an elevator shaft, screaming the entire way down. [sighs] I am telling you, this show is messing with my head. I am up all night every night, eating muesli and watching old telenovelas. Is that why you’re here, because I’ve been seen muttering to myself all over town?

No, but we should talk about that. But “Body & Soul” is the reason I’m here.

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Mm, I’m feeling a little doped up, actually. The muscle relaxers that Kayla gave me are working. My back is feeling a little bit better. But…[sighs] I’m really, really sorry, you guys.

Hey, it’s not your fault. I’m just glad you’re OK. I would have come to check on you sooner, but I had to do those scenes with Bonnie.

Alex, you seem to be in a particularly good mood today.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Well, I mean, I guess Bonnie being so elated that she’s not getting fired kind of rubbed off on me.

Right.

Anyway, Kate said that she would reschedule our love scenes for when you’re feeling a little bit better.

Yeah. Yeah, we’ll see how I feel after these meds wear off. But Kayla says that I should be feeling better by tomorrow.

Great! Great. You guys will be undressing each other in no time.

[chuckles]

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[light music]

OK, let’s put this in perspective here. Like I said before, it’s not like this came out of the blue. I mean, you guys were in a relationship before, so, you know, there’s some chemistry there, right?

Yeah, yeah, but Alex was so adamant about, “I think it’s best if we’re just friends.”

Well, he obviously changed his mind.

I don’t know if he did.

Obviously, he did. [laughs]

Mm.

So what did he say after it happened?

Well, we didn’t even get a chance to talk about it. I had to go deal with a PR crisis. And our now former star Hattie stormed off the set without filming her exit scene.

Oof, so you had to make sure that news didn’t get out, right?

Exactly. [sighs] Jada, my whole job is containing fallout. So why am I so bad at doing it in my own life?

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I– I don’t understand this. [dramatic music] You were driving the car? [baby crying]

Oh, my sweetheart. She sounds upset. Let me go and take care of–

Sarah, would you– [baby crying] Would you go and see to Victoria? My mother and I, we need… a moment alone.

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Because before she tells the cops what happened…

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She’s gonna tell the whole story to me.

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My father, he fought tooth and nail for me from the beginning, even when I didn’t want to fight for myself. I mean, the facts seemed apparent. But you, you– you knew something was– was wrong about that night, and you kept digging. Eric, if–if you hadn’t– if you hadn’t told me that Fiona and I left that bar that night together, I probably wouldn’t have remembered anything.

Listen, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that Fiona betrayed you the way she did.

[sighs]

Crazy thing is, is I actually– I actually cared about her. I leaned on her when this whole thing happened.

Yeah.

She was the one that told me not to go to the police. And I didn’t understand that at the time, but I sure as hell do now.

Fiona’s living in her own hell.

[sighs] You know she came to visit me? She told me that she had something to confess. I wonder if she was gonna tell me the truth.

Well, obviously, she didn’t.

No, she didn’t, because Kristen– Kristen barged in and interrupted the whole–

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Oh, Kristen. Kristen, she said that she was– she was gonna get me out of here. God knows what she’s planning, Eric.

All right, you know what? Stop worrying about Kristen. We’re gonna get you out of here, Brady. And Fiona, she’s gonna pay.

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So you’re telling me that after you hit Sarah and left her for dead, you just–you, what, you– you dragged a drunken Brady into the driver’s seat and let him take the fall for you?

I panicked, Xander. I was desperate. And it’s not as though I meant to hit Sarah. It was an accident.

Oh, you–you drove drunk. You knew you were drunk!

I was a hell of a lot more sober than Brady.

Oh. Oh, wow. Really? Yes. Yes, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, please bear in mind that the drunk driver was ever so slightly less sloshed than the drunk passenger.

Listen to me, Xander. After it happened, I did stay with Sarah. I was going to call for help. Really, I was. I had my phone in my hand. And then you arrived. I’m not a monster. I would never have left her there.

But you did leave her there!

[sobs]

You fled the scene! And pinned it on an innocent man. I mean– and then you made yourself completely indispensable to us, never once letting on that– that you were responsible for all Sarah’s suffering! I mean, my God, I– I almost broke Brady’s legs with a baseball bat. I was gonna murder him!

And I stopped you.

Yeah, you stopped it. But you’re still too much of a coward to tell me the truth.

I couldn’t tell you.

Why the hell not?

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Because of you.

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You’re here because of “Body & Soul,” not because of that unpaid invoice? Because I’m good for it.

No! No, no, no. Abe called and said that you had something important to discuss with me. And he said you had left him a long-winded text.

Let’s see. Sorry, I was so busy with these last-minute product placements.

Mm.

Arrow eats a KIT KAT bar while doing crunches. Oh, Faith feeds a shirtless Arrow some milk of magnesia in bed. Aha! Here it is.

Finally.

OK, so as we all know, Hattie was, like, a total prima donna who complained endlessly and was a real pain in the tush.

Oh.

So we had to kill her off. But she stormed off the set in true diva fashion before we taped her very dramatic death scene but not before cursing out production and taking a bunch of little sandwiches with her from the lunch buffet.

[laughing] Oh, no!

Yeah, “oh, no,” is right. And now yours truly has to come up with a solution. I mean, we were prepared for this possibility. But a bunch of people chitchatting about the death of a very important character off camera, it’s just so undramatic, you know?

Mm.

Especially when we have… alternatives.

Well, if you have some alternatives, that– [jazzy music] No. You–you don’t want me to talk to Hattie, do you?

No, no!

Oh. [laughs]

We do not want to be tangling with Hattie. This is a much simpler ask. Dr. Evans, we need you to fall down an elevator shaft.

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What’s the matter, G? You don’t seem very happy about me and Alex getting back to work.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I just–I just don’t– I don’t want you to rush into anything. You know, your health is more important than this job.

I know, I know, but everybody is counting on me. And plus, you know, it costs money every time they have to move scenes around.

Well, that is very thoughtful of you to be so, you know, concerned about the budget.

Mm. All right, you–you OK to get Chanel home?

Yeah, yeah. I think I’m good.

OK, cool.

Yeah.

Get well, champ.

I will.

All right.

[sighs] That was nice of him to stop by.

Johnny, you– you seem a little off.

What? Off? No, I’m–I’m–I’m not off. [dramatic music]

Yeah, you are, OK? So come on, Johnny. Tell me. What’s wrong?

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[sighs]

Steph, I am happy to be your sounding board. Really, I am. But I feel like– don’t you think you should be talking to Alex about this, not me?

And I will. I will.

Mm-hmm.

I’m just– I’m just a bit rattled. Actually, freaked out is more like it.

I know, I know, but look, look, look. Like I said before, look, you slept with a guy that you used to go out with. It’s not exactly a scandal. And hey, it–it might be the start of something great.

Yeah. Yeah, maybe. But what if it isn’t? What if this completely ruins our friendship?

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Then it wasn’t a very good friendship, was it?

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Hold on a minute. [dramatic music]

What? What is it?

Sarah–Sarah told the police that she remembered that I was the one driving the car. Why would she do that? I mean, is she protecting Fiona?

No. I talked to Sarah. She had no idea that you and Fiona were even together.

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Then I don’t understand.

I don’t want you to worry about that right now. We’ll get to the bottom of that eventually. But right now, we need to– we need to get Fiona behind bars, where she belongs.

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You’re blaming me for this?

No, of course not. Xander, please, try and understand. You’re the only good thing that I ever had in my life. And I’ve fouled it all up, almost from the get-go. One minute, I was feeding you porridge and reading you “Peter Rabbit,” and the next minute, I was on some bender and too ashamed to come home and face my little boy. I knew I was a terrible mother. You’d have been better off without me.

Oh. Oh, is that what you told yourself?

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I did. Yes. For every year that we were apart.

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And then when Sarah invited me to your wedding, I thought it would be my second chance.

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And it was a privilege to see you as a grown man, so handsome and so accomplished, and your lovely wife and–and sweet little Victoria, who’s just as heavenly as you were.

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All this time, I– you know, I always thought I took after Dad, Titus… the felon, the–the black sheep.

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Turns out, he wasn’t my father at all.

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But I am your son, aren’t I? The liar, the reprobate.

Well, at least you’re not an addict. You were spared that. If only I could have resisted.

Resisted what, the siren song of– what was that horrible pub called? The Queen’s Head. Or are you talking about how you’re still on the bottle?

Xander, I was sure that if you knew I’d relapsed, you would never forgive me.

I understand that addiction is an illness, one that you’ve struggled with your whole life. And so yeah, you– you did what addicts sometimes do. You fell off the wagon.

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But you didn’t have to drive drunk. And you didn’t have to leave Sarah lying in the street. And you didn’t have to frame an innocent man.

Xander–

See, that’s what I’ll never understand! That’s what I’ll never forgive.

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[sighs]

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And you’re absolutely sure your memory of the account is correct, Brady? [dramatic music]

%.

Well, I like that you’re so confident. But unfortunately, I’m gonna need a little bit more than just your say-so. Look, this case is going to depend on credible eyewitness testimony.

Go talk to Fiona.

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Talk to Sarah.

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I believe you’ll find all the proof you need.

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Xander, please. You have to understand how desperate I was, a lifetime of feeling bereft.

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You know, I might be more inclined to feel something for you, Mum, if I hadn’t just… walked in on you trying to murder the love of my life!

Oh, stop it! I wasn’t actually going to do it.

You threatened to push her down the stairs, on the heels of everything else you’ve done to her!

I know myself.

You sounded determined to me!

I wouldn’t have done it!

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I wasn’t thinking clearly. I was panicked.

Right. Course. A lifetime of excuses.

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I’m so ashamed of myself. I really am.

Well, I’m just surprised that all that shame hasn’t compelled you to– oh, I don’t know– cut and run. Isn’t that what you usually do?

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I should have.

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I should have.

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But I couldn’t bear to lose you. [crying] Please.

You’re gonna have to bear it, Mum, because you have lost me now. For good.

[sobs]

Forever.

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Look, I have already told Abe, in words that dogs and cats understand, I do not want to be in this production.

Oh, come on. It’s just one scene. [jazzy music] You know, if you’re not interested, we’re talking to… Diane Keaton.

[laughs] No, you’re not.

OK, we’re not. But will you do it, pretty please with sugar on top?

Why didn’t Abe ask me about this?

Because, as you said, you already turned him down once. And he thought you might be more receptive to my overtures, given that we have such a wonderful– well, I don’t know that it’s a friendship, per se. You are my therapist. But we have a great rapport, don’t we?

I suppose.

Look, it’ll take all of an hour. The set is down the hall from your office. We could do this on your lunch break. Think about it. You say a few lines. you fall on a mattress. Bing, bang, boom, your acting career begins and ends in the span of eating a poke bowl.

You just don’t quit, do you?

I am bad at so much, but I’m good at being persistent. I’m also really annoying about it. Plus, we are on a shoestring budget. But the fans will go ballistic if they don’t get to see Charlemagne plunge to her untimely death.

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If you don’t want to do it for Abe or for the show, would you do it for me?

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[scoffs] Nothing. Nothing is wrong. It’s just–just been a– oh, it has been a long day. I’m wiped.

You sure?

Yes. I’m sure. Let’s just– let’s go home, hmm?

OK. Because, you know, before, you seemed like you were OK with the whole love scene thing. But just now, I was…

Was–was what?

Getting a vibe from you.

A vibe?

Mm-hmm.

What sort of vibe?

Like a jealousy vibe.

Jealousy? No. No, there’s–what’s there to be jealous about? It’s not like you and Alex are actually having sex, right? [dramatic music]

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Alex. Hey.

Hey, I was literally just texting you. Yeah, I was wondering if maybe we could talk about what happened. We just wrapped a little while ago, and… if it’s not a good time–

No. I think it’s a good idea. [soft music]

OK.

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Ouch.

Sorry about that. Do you–do you need anything else?

Yeah, you.

[chuckles]

Coming to bed?

No, no, I’ve actually– I’ve got a bunch of scenes I have to block for tomorrow, so…

Oh, OK.

Yeah.

I guess.

All right.

Johnny?

Hmm?

Could you get me a pill before I go to bed so I’m not tossing and turning all night?

Sure, yeah. I’ll get you a glass of water.

OK. Thank you.

What are husbands for, right? [dramatic music]

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[sighs] Can I get you anything? Tea, glass of vino?

No, I’m good.

OK.

How about we just talk?

OK, yeah, let’s– let’s talk. Steph, I hope you know that when I asked you to rehearse those scenes, I wasn’t, like, trying to–

Oh–oh, no. I–I do know. And neither was I.

OK. All right, I just got a little too caught up in the scene. [both chuckle] A little too method.

Oh, of course.

Yeah.

Leo Stark. I mean, who knew he was such a romantic?

[laughs]

Take notes, Nicholas Sparks.

Oh, right? No wonder Johnny was so worried about Chanel and me, not that that would ever, ever happen between her and I. You know, it’s not like you and me. [soft music]

Look, let’s address the elephant in the room. Clearly, we have a physical attraction. There’s always been. But we both know that that’s not enough to build a relationship on.

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Right. No, it–it definitely is not. [clears throat]

And–and you said it yourself. You just want to be friends.

Well, that’s what you want, right?

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I think that’s for the best. Don’t you?

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Absolutely. I messed up a lot of things, Steph. You know, I don’t want to– I don’t want to do that again. And it took us a very long time to get back to this place.

Right. Right, and we both know that… this, you know, being physically involved like we were, demonstrative…

[sighs]

It’s a–it’s a high-wire act, to say the least. And I value our friendship too much to risk it.

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I’ll say it one more time. I don’t want to do this.

I know you don’t. But think of it this way. I will spend so much less time on your couch kvetching about what a failure my TV career was before it even began.

Leo, I am psychologically astute. And I am immune to manipulation. That’s what I do for a living. So this–this emotional blackmail will not work on me.

What about bribery? Just throw out a number.

[sighs]

You know, we have spent so much time arguing about why I won’t do this. In that amount of time, we could have done the scene. So I guess I concede.

What? Whoa, whoa, wait. Was that a yes?

That’s a yes.

Oh, my God! Dr. Evans, you are the greatest! Oh, thank you. Thank you.

OK, OK. But there–there is one thing. And this is very serious. I will only do one scene. My twin, Samantha, was the actress in the family. She was the thespian. I am not. I am–I am just a psychiatrist.

And a brilliant one at that.

Yeah. [phone rings] Oh, oh. Sorry. Hold on. Yeah. Hey, is everything all right?

Mom, hi. I was wondering, can you come down to the police station? There’s some good news that Brady and I want to share with you.

Sure. I’ll be right there.

Great.

[sighs] I don’t–I don’t know. Are you sure we should start telling people? I mean, what if–what if–

No, no, no. There’s no what-ifs. Brady, I have no doubts that all the charges against you are gonna be dropped.

[sighs] All right. OK.

You know, I wonder sometimes whether or not Xander knew if his mother was involved all along. [dramatic music]

He was so angry, Eric. He literally wanted to kill me. No, he had no idea.

Yeah, well, we’re about to find out. And he’s gonna find out the hard way.

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You know, Mum, the– the rage I felt towards Brady, I– The way I feel now, it feels nothing like that.

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‘Cause this isn’t just rage. It’s–

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It’s shock and disgust, heartache, shame.

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Never in my life did I think I’d have to call the cops on my own mother.

You don’t have to.

Detective Hunter, are you–

I’m up to speed. Fiona Cook, you’re under arrest. [handcuffs clinking]

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[dramatic music]

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[liquid pouring]

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Can you believe it, Nonno? I walked in on my wife– my wife– having sex with her on-screen costar. And what do they do? They act like nothing even happened. Hmm. They lie right to my face, mocking me, humiliating me.

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Ah! I was gonna confront her at the hospital. Then I realized there’s not really any point. It’s not like she would admit it. [scoffs] Chanel made me feel like a complete fool for being jealous at all. Well, turns out, I was right. Hmm. I was right, damn it! [glass shatters]

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I’m really glad we talked.

Me too. [soft music]

I guess I should probably let you get to bed, then, huh?

Yeah. Yeah, that’s a good– [yawns] Yeah, I’m beat.

Yeah. Yeah, me too. Maybe I’ll see you tomorrow.

Maybe.

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Good night.

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Good night, Alex.

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Abe? Marlena said she is on board. Isn’t that the greatest news? No, just one scene. She was very, very firm. However, I do have an idea to bring Charlemagne back from the dead– I mean, someday, I mean. Yeah, yeah, I guess we’ll see. [jazzy music] [laughter]

This is such wonderful news!

Yes, it is, which we wanted to tell you in person.

[sighs]

I’m glad you did. I’ll hug you, too, as soon as you get your bracelets off. [laughter]

Right. I know. I can’t–I can’t believe it. It’s like I’m getting ten years of my life back just like that.

You know, I understand why Sarah was so confused. She said that the person she saw behind the wheel, she thought was somebody she knew. So I–I assumed it was you. I’m so sorry. [dramatic music]

You two have been there for me every step of the way. And naturally, look, I’m relieved that it wasn’t me. It wasn’t me that hit Sarah. It wasn’t me that put her in that chair. But now I have to– I got to stay the course, and I got to stay in treatment. And I– I just want to make the most of this second chance that I’ve been given.

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You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.

[sniffles] Sarah, I–

I thought I was doing a good deed by having you come to Salem. I–I trusted you with my daughter. I was grateful to you. What an idiot I am.

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I don’t know what to say. I’m so, so sorry.

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Not as sorry as I am.

Let’s go.

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Believe it or not– believe it or not, I– I really do love you.

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Let’s go.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[siren wailing] [soft music]

Chad, how’s the City of Light?

It’s hard to complain about Paris.

Well, especially when you’re there with someone you love, huh? Yeah, Julie told me you took Abigail on a little impromptu trip.

Yeah, thought it might spur some memories.

Oh, so how’s that going? Did anything come back to her?

Nothing concrete.

Oh, well… she remembered something, then, huh?

Look, Steve, I appreciate your concern, but I know why you’re calling. You’re still suspicious of Abby, aren’t you? [dramatic music] [romantic accordion music] ,::,

Hey, Mark, it’s me. I have news.

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Chad and I are getting married. – Wow. That was fast.

I know. I didn’t expect it to come together so soon, but I– I know how high the stakes are. Every time I think about Mom, I just– mm, I don’t have to tell you that everything I’m doing, all of this is for Mom. [suspenseful music]

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Kristen has a cure for Sarah’s paralysis? An actual cure?

Well, I didn’t believe it at first either.

Well, what about the swelling on the spine? The doctors–

Every specialist I talked to agrees with the doctors at University Hospital that… Sarah’s chances of walking again–

Are remote. I know. So what does Kristen know that the doctors don’t?

It’s not what. It’s who–Wilhelm Rolf.

That lunatic? He really has something that can help?

Yeah, apparently, it’s some kind of serum, but Kristen will give it to us–for a price.

[laughs] So what is the price?

[sighs] She demanded that we get the charges against Brady dropped. [dramatic music]

Oh. [siren wailing]

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[sighs]

How are you holding up?

Hey, I’m fine. But I assume by the look on your face, you heard that I made a deal with the DA, right?

Ten years. I know.

Don’t worry about it. I mean, by the time I’m released, Sarah’s still gonna be in her wheelchair. So if you’re here to talk me out of it, Eric, it’s not gonna–

No, Brady. I’m here to talk to you about you and Fiona.

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[echoing] Was Fiona the hit-and-run driver? Did you know that Brady and Fiona were sleeping together? Fiona and Brady were together the night of your accident.

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No. No, it can’t be.

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[tires screeching] Oh, my God. [door clicks open]

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It was you.

Sarah? What are you talking about?

I know. I finally remember who was driving that night. It was you.

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

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Sarah, dear, are you just waking up from a nightmare? Because I can’t imagine–

I know it was you. I’ve never been more sure of anything.

Oh, you’re confused. I mean, first you remembered Brady hitting you, and then you said you didn’t.

I never remembered seeing Brady. I made that up so that Xander wouldn’t kill him. I–I told you that.

Right. But just because you don’t remember seeing Brady driving doesn’t mean he wasn’t. And how on earth could I have anything to do with your accident? [chuckles] And where on earth would you even get such an idea?

From Eric Brady. He was just here. He told me that he spoke to the waiter that served Brady that night and that you– you were with him. You were together at the bar. [dramatic music]

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Fiona. OK. OK, I guess you heard about me and her too.

I did. And I can understand why you’d want to keep that under wraps.

Look, when I met her, I didn’t know who the hell she was. She was in a bad place. I was in a bad place. I just–I just wanted someone to talk to at the time.

Brady, I don’t care about that. What I do care about is the night of Sarah’s accident. When you and Fiona were together, was she drinking too?

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Listen, Chad, I didn’t mean to upset you. Buddy, you know, we’re on the same side here.

Well, we’re not, no, not if you keep implying that Abby’s an imposter.

Look, we’re talking about my brother’s daughter. I’m concerned about her and about you.

Well, thank you. But for your information, everything is going great. In fact… Abby and I are getting married.

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Listen, it’s great that you convinced Chad to marry you, but I’m glad you called when you did.

Why is that?

I just went and saw Clyde at supermax.

Did you tell him I’m in Paris?

Just listen. There’s something else he wants me to do.

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Excusez-moi? May I help you?

Abigail?

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Kristen’s delusional. You’re not a DA. You can’t decide whether Brady gets prosecuted or not.

No, but Sarah’s ID is the only real evidence against Brady. Without it, EJ has nothing.

Oh, hadn’t thought of that. So she just wants– she wants Brady free.

Then and only then, Kristen will give us the cure.

Huh, that sounds like an impossible choice for Sarah to make.

No, she already made it. It’s just EJ. He–he won’t have it. All he cares about is nailing Brady, so much so that he’ll send Sarah to prison for perjury if she doesn’t stick by her original statement.

Oh, my God.

So now… Brady will go to prison for ten years. And Sarah may never walk again. [dramatic music] It’s all my fault.

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So when you spoke to Fiona, she swore that she was completely sober the night of the accident?

Yeah, she also said she couldn’t talk you out of driving and took a cab home.

Then that must have been what happened.

But, Brady, you remember getting home.

No. No, you know that I don’t.

So I’m guessing that you would remember whether she was drinking or not.

Come on, is it that hard to believe that two people were hanging out at a bar and one was drinking and one wasn’t?

Yes, it is, Brady, especially when those two people are recovering alcoholics. Damn it, Brady, would you just tell me the truth?

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All right, all right, look, look. She was drinking that night as well.

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OK. Now it’s beginning to make some sense, at least. Your friend is correct. I did tell him I was with Brady that night.

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Keep going.

Well, there’s nothing more to tell. Doesn’t mean I had anything to do with your accident.

Then why haven’t you said anything before now?

Well, because I didn’t want Xander to know that I’d been with Brady. Surely, you can understand that, given the bad blood between them.

Mm-hmm, so that’s the only reason that you kept quiet?

[sighs] No. Also, that Xander was already very upset about your accident, and the last thing I wanted to do was to add to his pain.

Or admit that you were the cause of it.

Oh, Sarah, whatever Brady did that night, I had nothing to do with it. Yes, I was at the bar with him. And when I saw how drunk he was, I did everything I could to convince him not to drive, but he insisted. My God, when I found out what he had done to you, that he was responsible for running you over and leaving you there–

He wasn’t responsible!

Sarah, you’re letting Eric Brady put ideas in your head. That man is desperate to save his brother.

It doesn’t mean he is wrong.

He wasn’t there.

I was! I finally remember what happened that night. It was you behind the wheel. I know what I saw, so just admit it, Fiona.

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It was you!

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You’re getting married? You said you took Abigail to France to spur some memories.

Yeah, and that is what happened. It did spur some memories. You know, she– she remembered, Steve. She remembered how happy we were. She remembered that we were in love, and that is something that I have been praying for for months, you know. And just so you know, this was her idea to get married. You know, she wanted to feel those emotions again. She thought it might help her remember more.

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[scoffs] I guess you’re not gonna say you’re happy for us, then.

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To be honest, I still have questions. And you should too.

Well, I’m marrying my wife, Steve. I’ll make sure to give Abby your best wishes, yeah?

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[romantic accordion music]

I got to go. Do I know you?

Oh, hi. I’m Holly Jonas. My mother is Nicole Walker. She was married to EJ?

Oh, OK, yes. [both chuckle]

I was at the house a while back, and I think I saw you there.

Do you mind?

Oh, of course, no.

I’m so sorry. It’s really hard to keep track of all the not-so-familiar faces.

Understandably.

What a crazy coincidence to run into you here in Paris.

Yeah, my mom, she actually lives here now.

Oh, something that I also knew. Yes, OK, good. I’m here with Chad.

Right. OK, I promise you, I wasn’t eavesdropping, but I think I heard you say you’re getting married?

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You did hear that, yes. [both laugh] We’re very excited. It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment decision to– but yes, we are.

Wow. Well, you definitely picked the most romantic city in the world to do it. Congratulations.

Thank you.

But weren’t you saying you’re getting married because of your mother? [suspenseful music]

Yeah, no, it’s probably better that she hung up. How am I supposed to tell her that Clyde wants me to commit murder, to kill the man she’s about to marry?

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Hello. Is there something you need?

Hey, Dr. Greene?

Yeah, that’s me.

Uh-huh. Well, one of the nurses told me I could find you here. I’m Steve Johnson, Kayla’s husband?

Right. Forgive me. We met a couple of months ago in her office.

That’s right. Well, listen, my wife speaks very highly of you. As a matter of fact, she told me she trusts you implicitly. So I’d like to ask a favor.

OK.

I know you ran that DNA test for her on my niece, Abigail DiMera.

I did.

Well, I’m– I’m hoping you can run it again. [dramatic music]

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[romantic accordion music]

My mother? Oh, yes. I was talking on the phone to my brother, JJ. My mom had a hard time accepting that I was actually her daughter, Abigail.

Wow, that must have been really hard for both of you.

Yeah, you know, it is. I mean, but I want my mother back as much as she wants her daughter back. It’s just, I think, right now, it’s gonna take a leap of faith, you know?

Mm-hmm. And you think getting married is gonna help with that?

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I’m hoping that it’ll trigger something, you know. And then maybe all my memories will come back, and though I don’t exactly look the same, my mom will finally be able to realize that I am really her daughter.

Well, that’d be awesome. I really hope it works.

Thank you. Well, I–I really appreciate you letting me sit. It was nice to run into you. I probably got to get going now. I–I have to go buy something to get married in.

Right, of course. Wait. Would you actually mind if I come with you?

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Xander, how could this possibly be your fault? Kristen’s the one who expects Sarah to lie, to say she doesn’t remember Brady hitting her.

Except… that wouldn’t really be a lie. [dramatic music]

What do you mean?

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Sarah doesn’t really remember who was behind the wheel that night.

But her statement is the reason that Brady is heading to prison. I mean, you said that was the only reason.

We both knew that he was guilty. It’s just, Sarah convinced herself that she had to do it.

She lied to the police?

She felt she had no choice.

[sighs]

Maggie… Sarah made up that story about Brady to– she did it to save me.

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Save you? From what?

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You remember when you found me in the office with that gun?

[gasps] Oh. And you gave me that line about the company needing extra security because you were now Titan’s CEO?

Yeah.

Ah.

Yeah, I had a feeling you didn’t buy it.

Mm.

It wasn’t true, obviously.

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I was gonna use it to kill Brady.

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So Fiona lied to me about staying sober. What if she lied about you driving as well?

What? What? What? No, no, no. I woke up in the driver’s seat of the car, Eric, all right? I was the one that hit Sarah. I was the one that left Sarah there. And I was the one that drove home…

Brady.

And passed out, OK? That’s what happened.

I’m not so sure about that. What if–

Eric, that’s what happened.

What if Fiona, she placed you there in the driver’s seat of that car?

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What if she pulled a– what if she pulled an Orpheus?

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When I close my eyes, I can see you, Fiona. I can see you so clearly.

[scoffs] This is– this just doesn’t make sense. Why are you doing this? You’ve never had a clear memory of what happened.

But I do now. It was you.

Sarah, please.

All this time, you’ve been lying about what you did to me.

This is nothing more than the power of suggestion. Brady’s brother put that idea in your head.

Mm. How did it happen, huh? You must have been drinking too.

No. I was sober. You saw me at your wedding. I had nothing to drink that evening except sparkling cider. That should have told you something.

I was talking about later, damn it, at the bar with Brady. You know, I’m so sick of you stonewalling.

What are you doing?

What do you think I’m doing? I’m calling Xander.

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What are you doing?

You can’t do that. You can’t call my son. I’ll lose him. Do you understand? I just got him back in my life.

You hit me with a car, and then you kept going.

If Xander finds out the truth, I will have nothing!

Do you think that I give a damn? [dramatic music]

You have no idea what it was like for me before. I was so lonely, so miserable. And now, after all those years, I finally have a family. I finally have my son.

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And his money?

Oh! That is not what this is about.

No, it’s about you running me down in cold blood.

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But it was an accident. [sighs] Yes, I was drinking.

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But Brady was so much worse, Sarah. He could barely stand on his own two feet. I thought I was doing the right thing.

[scoffs] By driving drunk? Give me my phone back. I am done listening to you.

I never meant to hurt you. Everything would have been OK if I–if I–

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I took my eyes off the road for one second, one second. And suddenly, you appeared. I was horrified when I hit you.

Oh, so horrified that you couldn’t speak anymore? That must have been why you didn’t call for help.

No! I heard Xander coming. I knew he would make sure you were taken care of. Sarah, I hate myself for what I’ve done.

Not enough to stop Brady for taking the fall for it.

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Xander, you really would have gone that far?

You know I can’t lie to you, Maggie. But I had blood in my eyes.

But Brady.

Look, I know how important he is to you, so this– this is all very difficult to say, but I needed justice for Sarah.

Everyone wanted that, Xander.

She wasn’t gonna get it, was she? Not the way things were going, not unless I did something about it. But then when Sarah found out what I was planning, she– she called the police and told them that she remembered seeing Brady behind the wheel.

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She lied to save you from yourself.

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I hired somebody to drug Brady. And he went home and passed out, and I went over there with my gun… intent on making it look like suicide.

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That’s when the police showed up, right before I could–

Kill him.

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I told you that nothing good could come from this desperation for revenge. Damn it, Xander! When I saw you with the gun, I asked you to let it go.

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It was already too late. Everything was in motion. If the police hadn’t showed up when they did, I–

I don’t even want to think about it.

Well… it all led to this. Thanks to me, Maggie, Brady is locked up, where he will stay. And Sarah will never get her hands on that cure.

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That terrible accident the night that Adrienne was killed, Orpheus, he was the one who ran her off the road. Do you remember?

Yeah. Of course I remember that.

Well, he also had an unconscious Maggie in his car. He put her in the driver’s seat. And when she woke up–

Maggie assumed that she was guilty.

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What if Fiona did the same thing to you?

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Hey. Any luck?

Oh, I found the perfect dress.

Yeah?

Yes. And look who I ran into.

What? Holly.

Chad, hi.

What are you doing in Paris?

Hey. I’m visiting my mom. Well, full disclosure, we’re kind of having it out right now. Anyway, I was headed to the hotel room to check in my mom booked for me when I ran into Abigail.

What do you mean, a hotel? No, no, no, no. That sounds lonely. Why don’t you–why don’t you stay here with us? I mean, we have plenty of room.

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I’m sure I don’t need to tell you, the first DNA test was conclusive.

Yeah, I understand. And I know that this is an unusual ask, but… [sighs] My niece’s return has been quite an upheaval for our family.

I can imagine.

Yeah. So since Kayla was the one who ordered the first test, I thought this might give her and everyone else some peace of mind, you know, end the whispers.

In that case, I’d be happy to, then. You know, I still think we have the original samples in the lab.

Well, you know what? I have new ones. Kayla told me that samples can degrade over time.

Ah.

So since Abigail’s parents are both in Boston, these are from Abigail and her son, Thomas. Just consider them a fail-safe, huh?

I have some time. Why don’t I take these to the lab now?

Would you mind putting a rush on it?

Absolutely. Yeah, I’ll get the results back to you shortly.

Great. [tense music]

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Are you serious? I’m not, like, gonna be in the way?

Yeah, is that a good idea, with– with the wedding and all?

I’m probably gonna be in the way.

What do you mean? No, you’re not gonna be in the way. You’re gonna help us. We need a witness for the wedding. And–and… you need a maid of honor. So, Holly, you can serve double duty.

[chuckles]

Do you hate me? [dramatic music]

Xander… I could never hate you. But you are your own worst enemy.

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Don’t you see that when you allow yourself to be consumed by this need for revenge, it ends up hurting you and the people that you love?

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I know that now. What I don’t know is how Sarah will ever be able to forgive me, let alone if I can forgive myself.

Well, maybe I can help.

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I’ll go and talk to Kristen, appeal to her, one mother to another. Maybe I can convince her to give Sarah this cure.

Well, sounds like you’ll be trying to appeal to her heart, but there’s zero evidence that she actually has one.

But I have to try.

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Oh, Maggie… seems like you’re always fixing problems I create.

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Xander… you know how I feel about you. But this– this, I’m doing for Sarah.

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Well, Victoria, looks like another fine mess I’ve got us into.

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Think about it, Brady. When Fiona realizes that she hit her own daughter-in-law, she panics. And then she looks over and sees you slumped in a passenger seat?

And, what–and, what– and, what, she drives me home and then drags me and puts me into the driver’s seat of my own car?

Desperation makes people do crazy things.

Fiona wasn’t driving, OK? This is wild speculation, what you’re saying right now.

But you don’t remember getting home. So how can you tell me whether or not she was driving? Damn it, Brady, would you just search your brain, please?

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[echoing]

Brady. Brady!

[groans] What’s go–what’s going on?

I think I hit someone.

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Oh, my God.

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I never wanted Brady to go to prison. How was I supposed to know he’d turn himself in?

He turned himself in because he’s a decent man who wanted to do the responsible thing for something that you made him think he did. [scoffs] That’s obviously a foreign concept to you.

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I was certain Brady would be in the clear after his lawyer worked his magic. His confession was useless if he couldn’t remember. But then you– you went and ID’d him.

As a last resort to keep Xander from killing him, which he never would have wanted to do if we didn’t think that Brady was the one driving. Oh, my God. I cannot believe that I told the police that he is guilty. Brady is going to spend ten years in prison for a crime that he didn’t commit. No, I–I can’t let that happen. I don’t care if EJ puts me in prison for perjury. I have to tell everyone what you did. I have to tell them the truth.

No. I’m sorry, my dear. [sighs] But I just can’t let you do that.

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Well, that was fast.

You did say to put a rush on it.

So?

The results are conclusive. Thomas and Abigail are a perfect DNA match.

You’re sure?

Yeah, no mistake. The samples were definitely mother and son.

Wow. Thank you, thank you. I really appreciate this. I knew you were the guy to ask.

Anytime. [dramatic music]

Well, what do you know?

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Who would have guessed that Kayla and I are not only husband and wife but mother and son?

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Just like I suspected. Dr. Greene, you faked the original results.

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Whoever that woman is, she sure as hell ain’t Abigail.

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OK, Holly’s all settled in the guest room.

Oh. Great.

Is everything OK?

Yeah. Yeah, of course. I mean, I just– I thought it was gonna be the two of us, but–

Yeah, but, you know, I mean, I felt bad, just everything going on with her mother, and… you know, she was gonna go stay in a hotel. So I just–I thought that you would feel the same.

No, yeah, of course. And I was worried about her too. I mean, that’s why I brought her here with me.

Yeah, exactly. Listen. I promise you, tomorrow is gonna be the perfect day. Right? I mean, we’re getting married. How could it not be? Right?

Yeah. Yeah.

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Brady, what is it?

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I remember. I remember that night.

OK, what do you remember? What do you see?

Fiona–Fiona was in the car.

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And I was in the car, but she was behind the wheel.

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I remember her saying that she thought she had hit somebody. I remember it now. She said that. I didn’t do it. I didn’t do it. I wasn’t driving the car. I didn’t hit Sarah.

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Brother, I’m innocent.

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What are you doing?

What I have to do. You’re the only one that knows the truth.

No, that’s not true. Eric knows too. He’s onto you.

He doesn’t know anything. I’m sorry, my dear. You know I’m very fond of you, but you are about to have a terrible accident.

No, damn it. Stop! [both grunting]

[laughs] Someone will find you at the bottom of the stairs. Maybe Maggie. Maybe my son. And they’ll just think– they’ll just think that you lost control of your chair. It’s a pity, really. No one will be the wiser.

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Except for me.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Kristen, are you here? We need to talk! Kristen, come out and show yourself!

Ugh, my God, there is no need to shout, Xander. I’m right here. [chuckles] I have some good news.

What, you talked to Rolf?

I did, and he is more confident than ever that his adjusted formula will cure Sarah’s paralysis.

That is really good news.

Mm-hmm. Do you have some good news for me? Did you and your wife speak to my brother about Brady’s case?

Uh, actually, we just met with him.

And?

And Sarah told him that she was mistaken when she ID’d Brady as the driver that hit her. So can we have that serum, please?

[sighs] ,::,

Eric.

I’m sorry to stop by unannounced, but I need to talk to you.

I assume it’s about Brady. Look, Eric, I–I should have reached out to you after I came forward.

Listen. That is why I’m here. There’s something I need to know. And I need you to be honest with me. [suspenseful music] Is Brady innocent? Are you covering for your mother-in-law? [suspenseful music]

Am I covering for Fiona?

Yes. Was she the driver who hit you?

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Hey there.

Hello.

It’s me, Sophia. From the Bistro?

Oh, yeah, of course.

Let me guess. Our dinner menu was so impressive, you’re heading back to try our lunch special? [suspenseful jazz music]

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God, I hope Brady’s brother bought my story. Otherwise–[sighs] Actually–[sighs] Let’s just not think about otherwise.

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Actually, no. I’m not heading to the Bistro.

Too bad. I was going to steer you to my table and give you an update on my love life. You know, the guy I like?

Mm. The one with the girlfriend?

Well, she’s not his girlfriend anymore.

Oh?

Yeah. So sad. They broke up.

Hmm. [suspenseful music] [upbeat accordion music]

Uh, yeah, yeah, flight was great, especially because I slept through most of it. Knocked out in Salem, and next thing you know, bonjour, we’re landing in Paris. [chuckles]

Aw! Well, I’m so glad you arrived safely.

We did. And Grandma, it is so beautiful here.

Really? Paris is beautiful? Hmm. I haven’t heard. [chuckles]

Hey, better not be making fun of me or else I’m not going to bring you back any chocolate.

Oh? But I thought I was getting a Hermès scarf.

[laughs] OK, fine. You’ll get that too.

No, I’m teasing, of course. Holly, the only thing you need to bring back is yourself. Holly, have you– have you seen your mom?

Uh, no, not yet. We’re meeting at this café in a little while. Thought it might be best to meet on neutral ground when we have, you know, our big talk.

Yeah. That makes sense. Well, I wish you luck, Holly. Um, it isn’t going to be easy.

I don’t see how it could be. I have to confront her about lying to me my entire life that Eric was the one who really killed my dad.

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[car horn honks] [suspenseful music]

I–I think we should wait before– we’re intimate with each other. [Chad sighs]

OK, yeah. We can wait as long as you want to.

Well, I don’t want to wait that long. I mean, I– I just think there’s something that we should do first.

What’s that?

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Chad, what if we got married?

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You want to get married?

Yeah. Yeah, I do. Soon as possible. [ominous music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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Please just take me wherever you have Rolf stashed. My wife really needs the serum.

Eh, hold your horses, cowboy. I need some details.

About what?

Well, about EJ. What did he say when Sarah recanted her story?

What does it matter what he said? I mean, Sarah told him that she was wrong to ID Brady. That’s–that’s all you wanted, right?

And EJ just accepted that?

Without Sarah’s ID, he has no case, so– [suspenseful music]

So, um, EJ specifically said that he would drop the charges?

Well, I would hope he’s doing that as we speak. But if you could just take me to that lab, this is–

Hold that thought.

What are you doing? [Kristen clears throat]

Well, I’m going to call EJ and ask him if he’s actually dropping the charges.

Can’t this wait? [phone beeps] Every second we keep that serum from Sarah is another second she suffers.

[sighs] Oh, EJ. Yes, I wanted to talk– [phone beeps] What are you doing? Oh, I knew it. You’re lying to me, aren’t you? [Kristen sighs]

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You think Fiona hit me. Why? Where is this coming from?

Sarah, please, just– just answer the question, OK? Was Fiona the hit-and-run driver?

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No, of course not. Where–where did you get this idea?

From you.

From–from me?

Yeah. I saw you and Fiona in the park yesterday and I overheard.

You overheard us say what?

I heard you talk about a secret that you need to keep between you.

That had nothing to do with her being the hit-and-run driver that– Eric, I swear.

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So that young man that you like and his little girlfriend, they broke up, did they?

Sure did.

Well, that was fast. What happened?

What can I say? She wasn’t treating him right. They got in a huge fight.

Huh. And did you have anything to do with that fight?

No, I didn’t have to do a thing. She messed everything up between them all in her own. [suspenseful music]

Oh, darling. This isn’t going to be an easy conversation for you or your mom. I just hope that you’ll find it in your heart to forgive her. I mean, to understand why she kept the truth from you for so long.

Yeah. Well, we’ll see.

I love you, Holly. I’ll talk to you soon, OK?

Yeah. I love you too, Grandma. I’ll talk soon. [somber accordion music] [sighs] Come on, Mom. Where are you?

Fiona and I were not talking about my accident when you overheard us.

Then what were you talking about? [suspenseful harp arpeggio]

You have to tell me. Why do you think that I’m lying about Brady?

Well, it’s just that I– I heard you and Xander talking yesterday in the bedroom. I wasn’t eavesdropping. I just happened to be passing by, and you were telling Xander how you’d lied to the police. [suspenseful music]

[sighs] Oh.

And I just can’t figure out why. Is it because you want to see Brady punished?

No. No, it’s not that. I–[sighs] I had no choice.

[sighs] I don’t understand.

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Xander has been so consumed with anger, and he is obsessed with getting revenge against Brady. And– Fiona… [whispering] He was going to kill Brady and make it look like a suicide.

[sighs] Oh, dear God.

So you see? I had no choice. I had to lie to the police. And it was the only way to save Brady and your son.

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I’m sorry, I just– I can’t say. But it had absolutely nothing to do with my mother-in-law being the driver that hit me. And if that were the case, I sure as hell wouldn’t cover for her.

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You don’t believe me. Eric, look, I understand that it is hard to accept that Brady is the one who did it. But how can one overheard conversation convince you that it was Fiona?

Actually, it was more than just that one conversation.

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[soft upbeat music]

Well, come on now. Tell me everything about this breakup.

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Are you sure? You don’t have someplace to go?

No. I’m grateful for the distraction. So what did this girl do to mess everything up?

You really want to know?

Yeah. Actually, I do. I love a good romantic yarn.

I don’t know what that means, but get this. She totally went behind his back and started going through his father’s stuff.

Wow. Looking for what?

Who knows? Point is he caught her.

[scoffs] Oh, dear.

Yeah. Yeah, so he got all pissed and then she got defensive and then he got defensive and blah, blah, blah. Next thing you know, she tells him it’s over just like that.

Sounds intense.

You have no idea. I said one little thing and she went, like, totally ballistic. It’s really scary.

She attacked you?

Nothing I couldn’t handle. So anyhoo, short story shorter, she told us that her now-ex-boyfriend and I deserve each other and then stormed off.

Hmm. Sounds like she was quite upset.

Hella upset.

Hella. [chuckles] Yes, that is quite a lot.

She doesn’t even know the part that would make her even madder. See, when ex-BFF Holly finds out that her ex-boyfriend Tate and I–

Wait a second. You said Holly and Tate?

Maggie.

Oh, hi.

[whispers] I’m sorry.

It’s good to see you. Listen, you don’t have to whisper. After a busy morning in the park, it’ll take a lot to wake her up. Um, have a seat if you have a few minutes.

Yeah.

Come on.

I do. [Maggie chuckles] Uh, how’s Sarah? She’s, uh– she’s doing all right. She’s getting used to her– her new reality. Thank you for asking.

I just wanted to say I feel really terrible about what happened to her. And my dad does too.

I know he does. Listen, Tate, this is very difficult for you. It must be with your mom in prison and your father heading there soon.

It seems wrong to feel sorry for myself, considering Sarah’s in a wheelchair.

Well, you’re allowed to feel that way. Tate, you know that.

Yeah, well… feels like I’m losing everyone I care about. Mom and Dad.

And Holly?

She told you we broke up?

Yeah, she did.

She wasn’t in school today. Is she OK?

She’s OK. Yeah. She’s in Paris. [somber suspenseful music]

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So you want to get married?

I know it’s sudden. But just being here in this old apartment, this magical city with all this familiarity coming back to me, these feelings, I– I mean, not memories. Definitely feelings. My feelings for you. I just–[sighs]

But you’re not ready to be intimate.

Only because–[sighs] I mean, even with the feelings, we’re still sort of strangers, in a way, to each other.

Yeah.

Chad, I– I want to make love to you so much. [chuckles]

[chuckles] OK.

But I–I just– I want to remember our love together. I also want to remember our life. The life that we had. Yeah.

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I don’t know, I just– I think maybe getting married could make that happen. [tense music]

So you hope that by us getting married, you’ll get your memories back? [suspenseful music]

I know it’s wishful thinking. But we’re in Paris, where dreams come true.

I thought that was Disneyland.

OK, I’m being serious, Chad.

I–

Look, my memories, right, of the wedding vows, they came back. Imagine us getting to say them to each other here, for real.

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[sighs] I don’t know if it’s Paris. I don’t know if it’s a gut feeling. I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know. I just–I feel like recommitting to you, and the City of Light might be the jolt I need to have memories come flooding back.

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You think so?

Yeah, I think so. I really, really, really think so. So what do you say? [clears throat] Mr. Chad DiMera? [Chad chuckles] Will you marry me? [chuckles] En Paris?

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So Holly’s in Paris?

Mm-hmm. She wanted to see her mother. Nicole couldn’t fly, though, because Jude had an ear infection.

So she flew to France?

[chuckles] Yeah, she did. She needed to confront her mom face to face about her father’s death.

Really sucks that Uncle Eric and Nicole lied to her all these years about what really happened.

Well, Nicole was trying to protect her, and we all just went along with it.

And I know how much that hurt Holly, but that still doesn’t excuse what she tried to do to my dad.

What do you mean?

So she didn’t tell you why we broke up?

Well, not in any detail.

[sighs] OK. Um, well… it all started when I caught Holly in my father’s room digging through his stuff.

Oh, my. What was she looking for?

She was trying to help EJ find dirt on my dad so he could send him to prison.

Oh, I see. So you confronted her?

Yeah, I did. And she got really defensive. Then when my friend Sophia tried to stick up for me… [suspenseful music] Holly physically attacked her.

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So this boy you like, his name is Tate?

Yeah.

And his girlfriend’s Holly?

Ex-girlfriend, remember?

So you’re talking about Holly Jonas and Tate Black?

Do you know them?

No, not well. I just happen to live in the same house as Holly.

Wait, you’re not her Grandma Maggie, are you?

What? No. I just told you I don’t know them well.

Oh, right.

Maggie’s daughter is married to my son.

Hmm. Small world. Who knew when you ordered that martini we were, like two–

Listen to me. You need to forget that I ever ordered that drink.

Did you really think I was stupid enough to take your word for it that EJ dropped the charges?

Damn it, Kristen, we did as you asked. We told EJ that Sarah wanted to recant. He just wouldn’t listen. This is your brother’s fault, not ours.

So EJ is not dropping the charges?

He said he’s going to use Sarah’s original statement to put Brady away and there’s nothing we can do to stop him. [energetic suspenseful music]

Only that’s not true.

What do you mean?

Well, I mean there is something you can do.

Like what? We already tried really hard to talk him out of it, believe me.

Well, we can build the pressure.

How?

How? Well, uh, go public. Go public, tell Sarah that she needs to post the truth on social media. Tell “The Spectator” that she came forward and admitted that she was wrong about naming Brady as the hit-and-run driver. And then we tell the world that the DA is hell-bent on prosecuting Brady for something that he didn’t do.

Kristen–

Oh, hold on. Better yet, we could go to EJ’s boss. I mean, if there’s one thing I know about Paulina Price, it’s that she doesn’t need another scandal. And then we make it clear that EJ, my brother, has gone rogue. I mean, he’s burying the fact that his own eyewitness has taken back her statement.

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I’m sorry, Kristen, I… can’t do that.

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[sighs] Look, I admit it’s a bit of a hunch.

You’re accusing my mother-in-law of running me over and then lying about it based on a–a hunch?

Sarah, did you know that Brady and Fiona were sleeping together?

Yeah. Yeah, I did. She admitted it to Xander. She also said that, you know, they didn’t realize who each other were and that it was just casual and it didn’t last very long. Why does that matter?

It matters because Fiona and Brady were together the night of your accident. [tense music]

[chuckles] Wow. That was not the rousing yes I was hoping for. [Chad sighs] [suspenseful music]

I just, uh… I mean, first of all, Abby, you know that I want to be married to you more than anything in the entire world. But I thought that when we got remarried, it would be with our children and our families.

Yeah, of course. Yeah. Yeah, in a perfect world. But we get to go home to Salem and– and tell them the good news, that we got married. But we also get to tell them that my memories came back if we do this.

That sounds amazing, but what if it doesn’t happen?

Well, if it doesn’t happen, I’m going to stay true to my word. I’m going to tell the children that I’m their mother. That’s my promise to you.

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What is it that they say? Come on. Fourth time’s the charm?

Who says that?

Me.

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Me.

[softly] No.

Yep. This girl. Me. [Chad sighs]

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You know, I can hardly remember a time that I didn’t love you. Or didn’t want to be married to you.

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[sighs] Is that a yes?

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You want to get married, then let’s get married. [Abigail laughs] One last time. [Abigail laughs] [ominous music] [Abigail chuckles]

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You’re saying Holly slapped Sophia?

Yeah. Across the face.

[chuckling] That doesn’t sound like her!

Well, I’m just saying that’s what happened.

Then she must have been provoked.

No, all Sophia did was she called Holly out for snooping on my dad.

Are you sure about that?

Yeah. And she also might have mentioned that she has, uh, feelings for me.

Well, that’s provocative. I–you know, I don’t believe that Holly would hit her. I mean, I know my granddaughter. I don’t know this girl, Sophia.

Well, I’m telling you that I do, and Sophia’s actually– she’s been a pretty good friend to me. [soft suspenseful music]

Oh. How good?

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What are you asking me?

Sophia admitted she has feelings for you. Are the feelings mutual?

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[phone ringing] [Maggie gasps softly]

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Oh.

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Did you hear me, young lady? Not a word about that martini.

OK, OK, I heard you. Jeez.

I’m sorry, but my son and his family believe that I’m sober. And if they find out otherwise, it would be disastrous for me.

You look like you’re above the legal age to me. What’s the big deal?

Oh, it’s not a big deal. It’s an enormous deal. Do you understand? [tense music]

I guess.

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Don’t guess. Swear. If anyone asks you, the only drink you have ever served me is tap water!

OK–

I am not some lovesick teenage rival that you can mess with, Sophia. You will keep your mouth shut or you’ll be sorry.

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So Brady was with Fiona the night of the accident?

I guess she never mentioned that.

No, she didn’t. How do you know this?

Waiter at this small bar. He said that he saw them leave together. And when I asked Fiona about it–

Wait, sorry. You spoke to her about it?

Yeah, she happened to walk in when I was chatting up with the waiter. [suspenseful music]

What did she say?

Well, at first, she claimed that the night of the accident that she and Brady, well, they left separately. But when I informed her that the waiter mentioned something different, well, she admitted that.

So she changed her story?

Yeah, with another lie. She said she went after Brady knowing he was drunk, persuaded him to take a taxi.

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You don’t believe her.

No, not for a minute. Nor do I believe that she said she hadn’t had a drink all night.

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I don’t get it. Why can’t you go to the press or Mayor Price? I mean, just to force EJ’s hand?

Because he’s threatening to prosecute Sarah for making a false statement to the police.

Oh, that son of a bitch.

Look, I’m not going to let your brother lock Sarah away for perjury while she’s still dealing with the after-effects of this accident.

Come on, I mean, no judge is going to put her behind bars.

You don’t know that. EJ has deep pockets and a lot of connections.

[sighs] This isn’t right, Xander.

I’m not disputing that, but please. I did what I could. But I’m begging you, Kristen, just… bring me that serum. I know you didn’t get the result that you were looking for, but… my wife deserves the chance to walk again.

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[suspenseful music] [Abigail moans]

[chuckling] Are you OK?

[chuckles] I’m so OK. I’m better than OK. I’m–

Yeah, me too.

Yeah, yeah.

Cloud nine.

Mm. [laughs] Thank you for agreeing to do this. [sighs] I know it’s sudden, but I– I have a really good feeling about it.

Me too. I mean, if I would have known, I would have bought you a ring.

Oh, I don’t need a ring. But I, um– I am going to need something to wear because I did not pack a wedding gown.

OK.

And Mama can’t wear this. [Abigail chuckles]

Um, OK. Then, you know, we are in Paris, which I’ve heard knows a thing or two about fashion.

Mm.

So why don’t you go…

Oh.

Buy a dress and I’ll make some calls and try to find someone to marry us? [Abigail chuckles] Sound like a plan?

No, sounds like a dream. [chuckles] [suspenseful music]

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[Abigail chuckles] [Abigail sighs] [dramatic music] [Abigail sighs]

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[phone ringing]

Um, I’m sorry. I have to take this.

Yeah, no worries. I’ll see you around.

OK. Take care, Tate. [phone ringing] [phone beeps]

Holly?

Hi. I just talked to my mom.

Did it not go well? [upbeat accordion music]

No, it– it went better than expected. She basically just apologized a bunch. And I don’t know, she seemed really sincere.

Well, that’s great. Um, where is she now?

She had to go home to relieve the babysitter. She wanted me to come with her, but I told her I just needed some alone time to think. We have plans to meet tomorrow, though.

Well, that’s wonderful. And how are you feeling now? * *

Relieved, I guess. I don’t know. Still processing.

And you will be for quite some time. And hopefully, you’ll be able to let your mother help you. And maybe Eric too. * *

[softly] Yeah, yeah.

So where are you staying tonight?

She booked me a hotel room near where they live.

Right. Well, darling, call me anytime if you want to talk, OK?

OK, I will. Thank you for the support, Grandma. I love you so much.

I love you too. And Holly… your father would be so proud of you. * * [phone beeps] [Holly sobs softly]

Do we have an understanding? [tense music] I said do we have an understanding?

Chill out, lady, would you? I said yes, didn’t I? I swear I won’t tell anyone how much you love a dry martini. I’m not a snitch.

Huh.

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Good girl.

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[Sophie scoffs]

Sheesh. What a bitch. [Sophie sighs]

But Fiona doesn’t drink.

That’s what she claims. [tense music] I guess it’s all just a moot point anyway. I mean, especially since you remember seeing Brady behind the wheel that night.

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You know what? I, uh–I should go. I’m sorry for barging in here. And… and worse, accusing you of lying.

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Uh, it’s OK.

No, it’s not. You’ve been through so much. And… I just can’t imagine how hard it’s been for you.

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I’m dealing. And I know that it’s a struggle for your brother as well. I know that he’s feeling incredibly guilty, and now he has to go to jail. [suspenseful music]

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It’s been tough. It’s been really tough, obviously. Not that it compares to any of your struggle.

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I’m just worried about him, his kids.

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I just don’t want to lose him.

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Take care.

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I’m sorry, Xander. No can do on the serum.

What?

Deal’s a deal.

Have you no heart? After everything you did to Sarah on that bloody island, you– you owe her this.

It’s a simple transaction. You make the charges go away, I give you the serum.

Your brother is the only person that can make those charges go away, not me, and he refuses. Come on, Kristen. Sarah needs to be able to walk again, to take care of our little girl!

Well, I have a little girl too, Xander. And my daughter’s father is looking to spend a decade behind bars! Now, I suggest that you put on your thinking cap and try harder to make that not happen! Now, I want Sarah to walk again, but I am not running a charity.

You listen to me, you miserable–

Careful, Xander. I’m your only link to that serum. [tense music]

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You know, Kristen… [Kristen sighs]

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You DiMeras aren’t the only ones capable of the unthinkable.

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Have you checked on Rachel recently?

Why are you asking that?

Just reminding you what I’mcapable of. I mean, who’s to say your precious little daughter wouldn’t, I don’t know, just… vanish from the playground never to be seen again?

I would tread very lightly when making threats about the people I love, Xander. If you touch as much as one hair on Rachel’s head, I will make sure that Rolf disappears forever along with the serum that will cure Sarah’s spinal cord injury. Do we understand each other?

Damn you.

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[Kristen sighs]

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[mysterious music]

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[phone ringing] [phone beeps]

Steve, what’s up? [suspenseful music]

Hey, Mark, it’s me. I have news. [tense music]

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[soft upbeat music]

Hey.

Hey yourself. How are you?

Yeah, I’m OK. I just ran into Holly’s grandmother.

Oh. How was that?

It’s fine. It turns out the reason Holly wasn’t in school is she flew to Paris.

Wow, that’s great news.

Why?

Because I know that she’s been really mad at her mom for lying to her, so maybe now, they’ll have a chance to work things out.

You actually care about that?

She’s still my friend, Tate.

Yeah, but she attacked you.

Yeah, she did, but crap happens, right? Just because we like the same guy doesn’t mean I want her to be miserable. And OK, I wouldn’t hate it if Holly decided to stay in Paris. I can have you all to myself.

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Hey, Maggie.

Xander, hi. We were just heading home. [tense music] Is everything all right?

No, everything is not all right. Kristen DiMera has a cure for Sarah’s paralysis, but she’s refusing to hand it over. [suspenseful music]

Oh.

Don’t you dare look at me like that, Father. We both know that you would have done much worse to get what you want from your opponent. I just hope I motivated Xander enough to help Brady get out from under those charges.

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Cheers.

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[tense music] – [words echoing] Was Fiona the hit-and-run driver? Did you know that Brady and Fiona were sleeping together? Fiona and Brady were together the night of your accident.

No. No, it–it can’t be.

[dramatic music]

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[tires squealing]

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Oh, my God.

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