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[gentle music]

– Nice night for a wedding.  

[tense music]

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– Well, I picked up the bouquets.   – Oh.

Is everything all right in here?   – Yeah, we’re just trying to solve a mystery.   When the wedding invitations went out,   Xander’s mother’s ended up in a trash can.

And I just assumed that Sarah changed her mind and tossed it.

Well, that’s the thing. I didn’t.

Well, then, who did?

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Look, Justin, I get why you’re hurt.   I do.   But I don’t think it’s right for you to stand here   in my father’s house and drag his name through the mud   when he’s not even here to defend himself.

What he did was indefensible.   And I, for one, don’t know how you can stand there,   waxing sentimental about him!

Because he was my father.

So was I, damn it!  

[dramatic music]

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But you’re not anymore.   And it’s about time you accept that.

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– Yeah, Kim, it is too bad you and Shane can’t   make it back for Theresa’s wedding.   You’ll be missed.   Oh, you better believe I’ll be there.   Got to have at least one Brady to represent, right?

Let’s make it two, just so we’re covered.  

[mellow country music]

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[cars honking]

[keys jangling]   –

[sighs]  

[soft dramatic music]

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Stop thinking about it.   You and Theresa, you were–   you were never good for each other.   You were never good for each other.   You were never…   good for each other.

[heavy breathing]

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[sighs]

[laughs]   How am I gonna get through this wedding, huh?   How are you gonna do this?   How are you gonna do–

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Ah.

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– Whatcha up to there, bro?

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

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Oh, hey, man.   It’s great to see you.   I had no idea that you were gonna be in town.

Ah, well, my boyfriend’s sister’s getting married,   and Dad always says you have to show up   for family when you can. – Ah.   True, true.   – Which is why I’m sure he’d want me to ask about that.

 

[sighs] – You off the wagon?

No.   No.   No. I was–I was–   I was thinking about it.   – Why, Brady?   I mean, is it because of Theresa?   Is it because she’s marrying someone else?  

[soft dramatic music]

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– How many times did you tell me that we would   always be father and son?   I guess that was all talk.

I didn’t mean to lash out like that.   – Then what the hell did you mean?

I mean, I think it’s time for you   to get over your anger at Victor.   You don’t know why he let you believe   you were my biological father; I don’t either.   But I’m sure he had his reasons.   – Then tell me one.   – Well, I can’t do that–

Just tell me one reason that makes sense!

I can’t do that right now.   And why does that matter?   – It matters to me, Alex.   It matters a whole lot, actually.   Because a man that I considered my second father   has pitted us against each other,   and he’s doing it from his grave!   – That’s what you think.   You think I’m your enemy now?   Because if that’s what you think, Justin,   you think it’s all his doing, then you probably shouldn’t   be officiating my damn wedding ceremony tonight.

Maybe I shouldn’t.

Good.

Good!

Fine.

Fine!

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Doesn’t look so good and fine to me.

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Well, sis, you do know how to keep a secret.   Yep, Andrew just walked through the door.   Of course I’ll give him your love.   Talk soon.

[phone beeps]   Oh.

[laughs]   Oh, you are a sight for sore eyes, young man.

Well, since Mom and Dad couldn’t make it,   I’m the designated family rep.

Which is just great.   Theresa will be thrilled you came.

I hope so.

What do you mean?   Why wouldn’t she be?  

[tense music]

John and Steve asked the ISA to investigate   the attempted kidnapping of Sarah Horton’s baby   from the Kiriakis mansion.

Oh. And?

Well, Dad passed the case on to me.   John and Steve sent in some surveillance photos   to be enhanced by our technology.   Imagine my shock when the face in the photos was yours.

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Well, I don’t understand, Bonnie.   Why would you think that Sarah would throw   Xander’s mother’s invitation in the trash?

Well, because that’s where I found it   when I accidentally knocked over the trash can.

Oh.   – Finish your story!   Well, did you ever find your clothes?   Did you–did you have to jump into the flooded quarry?   Was it deep enough?   It was pitch black. You almost died.

Has anyone seen the stamps?

No.   Wait, are you sitting on them?

Oh, no, wait!   Oh. Oh.

I just assumed that Theresa got into Sarah’s head.

Theresa?

Mm-hmm.   Well, she kept going on and on how she thought   it was not a good idea to invite   Xander’s mother to the wedding.

 

[sighs]

That’s right.   She did go on and on about it.   And I didn’t change my mind.

Well, if you didn’t do it, then who did?

Yeah.   If you didn’t do it, and I didn’t do it,   that means–

Okay. Yes, it was me.  

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Jack, I didn’t know you were back in town.

Yes.   I am in Salem.   My daughter’s body was being exhumed,   except it wasn’t there.

I’m sorry. What was that again?

It seems Abigail may still be alive.

Jack, that’s–   oh, my God. How is that even possible?

It’s complicated.   I don’t want to talk about it.

No, I understand. I–   well, I pray that it’s true.

As do I, of course.   She died too young.   Never had a chance to realize her full potential,   raise her own children,   or run the newspaper that was her birthright and legacy.  

[soft dramatic music]   You know the one I mean,   the one you stole from us.

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Hold on, Jack–

You don’t have to say anything.   You–   you have more important things on your mind.   And I do hope that this double wedding goes better   for you than your last one.

Jack, I–

Although I have to say that   both you and Gwen landed on your feet,   blackmailed “The Spectator” right out   from under Jennifer and me.

Look, I admit–   – And I–   I wish you the best today on your wedding day.   I do.   I look forward to reading all about it   in “The Spectator” tomorrow.   I still read it, by the way.   Force of habit.   – Jack, wait, I–   Take it back.  

[soft dramatic music]   – Excuse me?   – The paper, Jack.   Take the paper back.

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– I didn’t tell Theresa I was coming.   Maybe I should have.   She doesn’t like to be caught off guard.   – Oh, come on.   Who doesn’t like a good surprise?

 

[gasps] Oh, my God!   Andrew!   Oh!   I didn’t know you were coming.

I didn’t know if I could get away from my assignment.   It helps to know people in high places.

Aw. Well, Theresa is gonna   be so happy to see her big brother.   She always worshipped you, you know.

Well, I am so happy to see you.

Aw.

And I can’t wait   to catch up with Aunt Kayla and Uncle Steve.

Oh, no.   Neither of them are going to the wedding.   My dad’s out of town,   and my mom’s stuck at the hospital.

Oh.

Well, Kate’s gonna be missing tonight too.   She’s in LA trying to secure the rights to a soap opera,   believe it or not.

 

[chuckles]

Long story.   Hi, honey.

Hi.   Hi.

So how you been, Andrew?

Oh, I’ve been great, really.   Oh, Paul’s in town, too, by the way.   He stopped by to see Brady.   – I can’t wait to see him,   but for now, if you’ll excuse me,   I need to get back to the kitchen,   get some things squared away.

Mm-hmm.

Okay?

I hope Brady is doing okay.   I got the impression at one point that   maybe he and Theresa–   you know what? Never mind.   She’s marrying Alex.   If there was anything between her and Brady, it’s over now.

Hmm.   I’m sure Brady’s fine.   But how about you?   You were dating Alex not too long ago, right?   How are you doing with all this?

Oh.

Sonny.

Hey.

Hey.   So…   did I come at a bad time?

No. No, not at all.   I just didn’t think you’d be able to make it.   This is great.

Of course.   What, are you kidding me?   You’re my brother, or cousin.   Whatever.   It doesn’t matter.   Although I’ll always see you as my brother, no matter what.   – I feel the exact same way.   Thank you.   I should probably go get ready.   And I will let you catch up with your real son.  

[soft dramatic music]

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So I’m not sure what I just walked in on.

Don’t worry about it.

Of course I’m gonna worry about it.   Are you okay?   – No.   I’m not.

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I thought you and Theresa were over a long time ago.

 

[sighs] We were.   We were.   Look, right now, we’re just focusing on co-parenting,   now that Tate and Theresa are back in town.

How is he, by the way?   – He’s good. He’s good.   He’s off to lacrosse camp right now, but I don’t know.   Theresa was really upset that he couldn’t   make it to the wedding.   And honestly, this whole wedding came up   like that, you know?   I don’t– I still don’t understand   why there was such a rush.

You don’t think–   – That Theresa is doing it for the money?   Yeah.   Yeah, Paul, it crossed my mind, okay?   But she–she did agree to sign a prenup, though.   – Oh, so maybe not.

Yeah.   – But if–big if–   Theresa happens to still have feelings   for someone other than the very wealthy guy   she’s about to marry–   – Look, if you’re subtly suggesting   that I’m that guy, no, no.   No, Theresa and I are over.   We’ve been over for a long time.   Why are you looking at me– don’t–   why are you looking at me like that?   – Because, I mean, I just get the impression that   maybe you wish you and Theresa weren’t over.

 

[sighs]   – That you still have feelings for her.   Am I wrong?  

[soft dramatic music]   – You threw out the invitation?   – How could you do such a thing?

Well, like I said, you know,   Xander’s mother is an alcoholic.   What if she– what if she causes a scene   and she disrupts the whole wedding?

Or she’s sober now and would have loved to see her son   and meet her granddaughter.   I cannot believe you did that, Theresa.   It’s really awful.   It’s appalling, actually.   – I know. That’s true.   It is.   I’m really sorry.

Well, no harm, no foul.

Really?

Yeah.   Because I mailed the invitation myself.

 

[gasps, chuckles]

Mm-hmm.

 

[laughs]

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– I mean it, Jack.   I want you to take back my half of “The Spectator.”

But you–

I know what I was.   I was angry. I was–   I was desperate and leaning in to my worst impulses.   And I regret it now, profoundly.   And you should know.   You–you actually got the better end of that deal.

How is that?   – Well, you might have lost the paper, but I lost–   I lost my best friend.   Maybe the only one I’ve ever had.   And “The Spectator,”   it belongs to your family, not mine,   to the extent I even have a family.

What will you do for money?

 

[exhales] I’ll figure something out.   I mean, my wife is a doctor.   It’s not like I have to worry   about our daughter going hungry.   I don’t want “The Spectator” anymore.   I mean it.   I’ll hire Justin to draw up the papers.

I’ll keep an eye on the mail.  

[soft dramatic music]

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You give my love to your bride.   What exactly did she see in you?

That is the burning question, isn’t it?   – Well, you got a good one.   Earn it.

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– Look, I just want to help. Okay?   And I want to understand about that drink I saw   in your hand from earlier.

 

[sighs]   I never thought that I would feel that   Theresa was the one that got away.

Well, you know, if–   you don’t have to go to the wedding if you don’t–   – No, I–   I’m gonna go.   I gotta go.   I’m not gonna– not gonna back down now.

You gonna be okay?  

[light tense music]

Yeah.   I’m not going to drink this thing.   I don’t need it.   It was just a weak moment.

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– I’ll go pour this out.   – Hey, man.   I’m really glad to see you.

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– Sonny, I’m so grateful you’re here,   ’cause I’ll be honest, I’m–   I’m having a hard time.   – I know.   I am too.   I mean, it’s surreal that…   Uncle Vic would do this to you.   I mean, to all of us.   – I mourned him, I miss him,   but I will never forgive him for this.   – I won’t either.   – Alex has.   He’s perfectly content with the way things have turned out.   And the more he embraces Victor,   the more it feels like a slap in my face.

[sighs] And I’m–   I’m having a hard time even believing that it’s true.   I carry around this damn letter that Angelica wrote to Victor,   reading it, rereading it,   trying to find just one thing that   will tell me that it’s all a mistake,   that Alex really isn’t Victor’s son.

[sighs]

[paper rustles]   Tell me I’m crazy.   – You’re not crazy.   You’re not crazy, okay?   You’re kind.  

[tender music]   You’re caring.   You’re an all-around great person.   And I’ll always be your son, no matter what.   I love you.

I love you, too, son.   Oh, Sonny.

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[door opens, shuts]   Well, I’ll let you two catch up.

No, no, don’t–   don’t go.   I thought about what I said earlier,   and I’m truly sorry.   If I’m being honest with you, I would be grateful   to have you marry Theresa and me today,   if you’re willing.

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– It would be my honor.

I’m very happy that Alex and Theresa are   getting married.   I gave her my blessing, and I meant it.   Alex and I have been over for a long time.

Seeing anyone new?

I was.   But not anymore.   – Hmm. I’m sorry.   – Oh, it wasn’t meant to be.   And you know what? It’s kind of funny.   I’ve been going through this revolving door of men lately,   and meanwhile, wild child Theresa,   she’s the one settling down.

She’s settled down a few times.   Let’s just hope this one sticks.

I keep thinking about all the trouble we used to get into   when we were growing up.   – You mean that she got into.   – Yeah, yeah.   She’s a wild child, like I said.

[laughs]   And you must be happy she turned over a new leaf.

That’s the dream.  

[mellow acoustic music]

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You did what?

Oh, I put a stamp on Fiona’s invitation   and put it in the mail myself.   Now, I know it wasn’t my place to do so,   as it was not your place to throw it in the trash,   but I figured Sarah would thank me later.

And I do thank you, Bonnie.   It was very kind of you.   I just wish Xander’s mom would have RSVP’d.

Well, maybe it never got to her.

Or maybe she just didn’t want to come at all,   that or– it’s one or the other.   – Well, again, truly, I’m sorry.   But honestly, maybe you kind of dodged a bullet.   – I don’t see it that way.   And you should be sorry, Theresa.

[baby crying]

Oh, oh.

I’ll get her.

Thank you, Mom.

You know what? You need to get back there   and start getting dressed, missy.   – Okay. – Let’s go.   March.   Wedding march.

[laughs]

[door shuts]   – Oh, my God.   That woman better not show up or I am screwed.

[gasps]  

[dramatic music]

[knocking at door]   Sarah’s–Sarah’s in the–   Andrew!   Oh, my God, I can’t believe it!

[laughs]   – You look gorgeous.   – And you look so handsome, of course, as always.   –

[chuckles]   Come in.   – Uh…   – Oh, yeah, that’s, Victoria.   I’m just watching her while Sarah’s getting ready.   – Oh, the kid you kidnapped. – Shush.   – Ironic.

[chuckles]   Well, I haven’t said anything.   I told you I wouldn’t, not even to Paul.   And I’m assuming that you’ve been staying   on the straight and narrow, like you promised.   – I have. Totally have.   – Hmm.   Well, you sure misjudged Konstantin.   You thought he was a sweet old guy trying to woo Maggie.   He could have killed you, you know.   – I know. That was the–   one of the scariest moments of my whole life.   – Mm. Well, you don’t have to worry   about him anymore,   and I don’t have to worry about you.

I’m so thankful for you.   Thank you for covering for me.

Mm, yeah, I still don’t feel great about it.   Sarah checked in the other day and asked   if the ISA had any leads on Konstantin’s accomplice.   I hated not being able to tell her that–   – Not being able to tell me what?  

[tense music]

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– Thanks for letting me get changed in here.

Oh, consider this the Home for Naked Scots.   – How’s that?

I said, anything for the boss.   – Well, I’m not really your boss anymore.   You know, I just gave my half   of “The Spectator” back to Jack.

What? Why?   – Well, let’s just say I had an attack of conscience.

What about having an attack of looking after me?   Am I going to get fired?

Of course not.   Who doesn’t love Lady Whistleblower?

Everybody whose whistle I’ve blown.

Well, lucky for you, that list does not include Jack.   Now, I should get changed.   I’ll see you downstairs, yeah?  

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Leo.

I thought you weren’t supposed to wear   underwear under that thing.

The Scots did invent going commando,   yes, but I’ll see you downstairs.

Oh, fine. Be that way.   Have the place to yourself,   just you and all the hidden cameras.

Cameras?   – I’m teasing.   – Ah.

I’ll be downstairs where I’ll be covering   the wedding for my ex-boss.

[sighs]

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Maggie, hello.

Hi.   – Sarah, I was just saying that I hated not being able   to tell you that we had a lead in Victoria’s kidnapping,   but with Konstantin dead, unfortunately,   the trail’s gone cold.

Oh. Well, what do you know?

Well, we still assume that he hired a local thug   to help him out, someone who would have no interest   in causing you any more trouble now that Konstantin’s dead.  

[soft dramatic music]

Yeah, I’m sure you’re right that there’s no danger,   but still, just, whoever it was being out there,   it’s disconcerting, to say the least.   – You know, I just–   I just realized something.   Since Dad can’t come to the wedding,   I don’t have anyone to walk me down the aisle,   so could you maybe–

Jeannie Theresa,   of all the nervy, pushy, last minute–   I’d love to. – Oh!   – Oh, wonderful.

Oh, wow.   Well, it’s getting late.   Look at the time.   Why don’t you say we go have a wedding or two?   – Well, Bonnie’s still doing her makeup.   – Oh, well, put your feet up.   We got a while then.

[laughs]   – I must say, I’m so glad that   the two of you are gonna be sharing the stage tonight.   I mean, you’ve both grown up so beautifully,   and you make me so proud.   I love you,   and I’m beyond thrilled for you both.  

[tender music]

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[elegant violin music]

[indistinct chatter]   –

[sighs]   Sonny!   – Jeez.   – Well, of course, you’re here for your brother–   your cousin’s wedding.   Where is your not-better-half?   – Will couldn’t make it.

There it is.   – There what is?   – The angle for this wedding story   I have desperately been seeking.   Now, Will is related to both brides,   if I parsed the family tree correctly?   Is this surprise absence indicative   of trouble in paradise?

Oh, does that question earn you a punch in the nose?   – Jackson!   There is no reason to take that tone.   I do have journalistic ethics.

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Oh. Here’s another of your exes.   Hey, you two made such a better couple than Swill–   or would it be Wonny?   Literally the worst of the portmanteaus.   But if you ever wise up and dump that buzzkill,   you should go for this guy.   – Is that a fact?

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– Sorry, Sonny. I tried.   – Hey, handsome devil.   Congratulations.   – Steph, how are you?

Oh, you are one lucky groom.   And you know what?   My cousin is one lucky bride.   I’m so happy for you both.   – Thank you.

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– Oh, Victoria, those are beautiful flowers.

 

[chuckles]   Well, she was supposed to be the flower girl,   but she fell asleep.   – Mm.   I’m sure it’s gonna be a perfect day anyway.   – I hope so.   Are you doing okay?

Yeah.   Yeah, I’m good.

Well, if you need anything.

Maggie, the last thing you need   today is to worry about me.

So do you have your lines memorized?   – I have a cheat sheet. – Oh, good.   I mean, just kidding.   You’ll be great. – You think?   – Oh, yeah.   – Well, I almost got fired from the job a few hours ago.

What?

Ah, it’s okay.   Alex and I– I guess we’re just destined   to be a work in progress.

Oh, honey.   I hope one day Alex realizes how lucky he is   to have a father like you in his life,   as blessed as I am to have a husband like you in mine.   – Everyone, please take your seats if you haven’t already.   We’re about to get started.   Places, you two.

Oh, look at us, the heir and the spare.

 

[chuckles]   That’s a cute skirt.   Are you ready to do this?   – Share the spotlight with Victor’s billionaire bastard?   Can’t wait, mate.  

[soft tense music]

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[harp playing wedding march]

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[music stops]

Oh, wait.   Oh, my God.   We forgot to plan one of the most important details.   – What? What is it?   – Who’s getting married first?  

[dramatic music]

[indistinct chatter]   – Okay, I think that Xander and Sarah   should go first since this was their wedding to begin with.   – Well, maybe that’s why they should go second   because you’re like the opening act to their star attraction.

Oh, thank you, Bonnie.   – I really don’t care.   – Me neither.   – How about– how about we flip a coin?   – Seriously?   – Heads.   – Tails.   – All right.

[coin clinks]   Heads it is. – Yes.   – Wait, but does heads go first or last?   – Oh, for God’s sake.   – All right, you know what?   I’m going to make another executive decision here,   all right?   Theresa, Alex, you’re on.   How about that?  

[gentle acoustic music]   –

[laughs]

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– Welcome, all, on this joyous day,   family and friends here to celebrate   the joining of two couples.   We’re here to unite in matrimony   Jeannie Theresa Donovan and Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   and Sarah Horton and Alexander Cook Kiriakis.   The marriage contract is not to be entered into lightly,   but rather thoughtfully and seriously,   with a deep appreciation of its obligations   and responsibilities.   If there’s anyone present who knows any reason why   these two should not be joined in matrimony,   speak now or forever hold your peace.   The groom and the bride will now say their vows.   – For a long time, Theresa knows,   everybody knows,   I was nothing but a player.   After coming to Salem, all of that changed.   A lot of things changed.   The biggest of them all was realizing that   I was Victor Kiriakis’s son.   That turned my world upside down,   to put it mildly.  

[soft dramatic music]

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Theresa, I would never have made it through that   if it weren’t for you.   You helped me embrace who I really am.   And for that, I will be eternally grateful.

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You okay?   – Yeah, I’m just a little choked up.   – Okay.   –

[clears throat]   So I’m gonna keep this brief.   I just have one thing I want to say to you.   And that is, I–   I just want to make you happy,   and I will, Alex,   because you deserve that.

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Alex, please repeat after me.   I, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   take you, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   to be my lawful wedded wife.  

[tender music]   – I, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   do take you, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   to be my lawful wedded wife.

To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or worse, for richer or poorer,   in sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   so long as we both shall live.   – To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or for worse,   for richer or poorer…

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Through sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   as long as we both shall live.

Now you, Theresa.   I, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   take you, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   to be my lawful wedded husband.

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– I, Jeannie Theresa Donovan,   take you, Alexander Neil Kiriakis,   to be my lawfully wedded husband.

To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or worse,   for richer or poorer,   in sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   so long as we both shall live.   – To have and to hold from this day forward,   for better or for worse,   for richer or poorer,   through sickness and in health,   to love and to cherish,   as long as we both shall live.

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– May I have the rings, please?

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Alex, place this ring on Theresa’s finger   and say these words.   With this ring, I wed you as a symbol   of my commitment to love, honor, and cherish you.   – With this ring, I wed you…   as a symbol of my commitment   to love, to honor and cherish you.   – Theresa, please place this ring on Alex’s finger   and say these words.   With this ring, I wed you   as a symbol of my commitment   to love, honor, and cherish you.

With this ring, I wed you   as a symbol of my commitment   to love, honor, and cherish you.

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– It is with great pleasure that I,   by the power vested in me,   now pronounce you husband and wife.   You may kiss each other.

[cheers and applause]  

[tender music]

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– Allow me to introduce for the first time   Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kiriakis.

[cheers and applause]  

[tense music]

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– Brady.   – Hey. I got to go.   I got to go.   Listen, I’m headed to a meeting, all right?   So, no, I’m fine.   Please stay.

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– Hey. Don’t print that.   – Ugh.   Do you have X-ray vision?   Can you read upside down?   How do you know what I wrote?   – I’m a spy.   I know all.   Plus, I saw you watch Brady walk out of here.   – Not my fault that’s the best view.

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– Okay, if everyone could please take your seats,   ’cause guess what?   We’ve got to do this again.

[laughs]

Well, are you two ready?  

[sentimental music]

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Okay.   Well, it is my honor and pleasure   to preside over the final wedding tonight   of my beloved daughter, Sarah,   to the only man who she’s ever truly loved.   I’m blessed to have known Xander for many years   and watched him come into his own   and be changed by my daughter’s love.   It gives me great joy to see them walk through the fire   and emerge stronger with a beloved daughter,   my granddaughter,   who was named after my husband,   who we lost recently.   I know that Victor–   he would be very happy that his family has come together   in this way tonight.

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So if there is anyone here who knows any reason   why these two should not be joined in matrimony,   speak now or forever hold your peace.

I’m so sorry I’m late.

[dramatic music]

Who’s that?

Mum?

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[jazzy music]

Leo, come on, babe.   You’ve gotta come up with something.   Think of your fans, your Little Whistles   or whatever they’re called, foaming at the mouth,   waiting for their daily hit of titillating gossip.   Fans like that woman who was waiting outside   of Everett’s room.   She was an odd bird, wasn’t she?

[knocking on door]   Who is it?

Bonnie Kiriakis.

[door clicks open]

Speaking of odd birds.

Sorry.   Old habits die hard.

Hello, Bonnie. To what do I owe the pleasure?

Well, I thought Lady Whistleblower   just might be interested in the story of a century.   –

[panting]   – What’s going on here?

Well, what does it look like?   Getting all pumped up for the big event tonight.

 

[laughs]   Big event?   I’m very confused.   Are you preparing for a wrestling match?

[gasps]   Is El Erótico coming out of retirement?   – No, no, no, no, no.   Tonight I–I’m marrying the most beautiful woman   in the entire world.

Margot Robbie.   Ana de Armas?

Wrong on both counts.

Hmm.

The woman I’m marrying…

Mm-hmm.

Is none other than Dr. Sarah Horton.

Oh, her?   Yeah, she’s all right, I suppose.   – She’s a bit more than all right.   She’s absolutely perfect.  

[sweet music]

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Listen, I am elated we were able to lock in this deal.   Seriously. And according to the forecast,   Q and Q of this year are looking very profitable.   Agreed.   Yeah, so now that we’ve got that all taken care of,   I am gonna go ahead and get ready for my wedding now.   I appreciate the well wishes.   Thank you. Take care.

[knocking on door]   Come on in.

Hey. – Hey.

I just came by to see if you were ready for your big day.

Getting there.   I just need to shower and change.

Yeah, and I won’t keep you.   But there is something that I need to say.   – Theresa, don’t you think it’s a little late in the game   to have Tate come to your wedding?   I mean, uh, the lacrosse camp is in–   – Yeah, I know, it’s in upstate New York.   I’m well aware. Flight’s only a couple of hours away.   – Yeah, but it’s– it’s summertime.   I mean, the likelihood of finding a flight, there’s the–   the direct flights are gonna be sold out by now.

Well, then I’ll have Alex send the Titan jet.

You–you’re gonna– you’re gonna have the Titan jet   pick our kid up at summer camp?   You don’t think that’s kind of extravagant?   – No, not for the future heir to the Kiriakis fortune.   – Ah.   I forgot you were marrying Jay Gatsby.   –

[laughs mockingly] You know what?   I’m gonna call that camp myself, actually.   I’m gonna tell them to get ready   because I’m sending a charter jet over there   to pick up one of their campers.

[birds calling]

[knocking on door]

Oh, my God.   – Who is that?   – I don’t know.   Just be quiet, and maybe they’ll go away.   – Tate, Holly, I know you’re both in there.  

[tense music]

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And you two are so busted.

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– Sophia?   What are you doing here?

 

[sighs] I hope you two have enjoyed your little staycation   because it’s all about to come to an end.  

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

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Listen, you’re not gonna talk me out of marrying Theresa.   – No, no.   She signed the prenup. End of story.   – Okay, good.   Because I don’t want to fight with you, Justin.   Not today.   – Believe me, Alex,   I don’t want to fight with you either.   – Good.   Well, then if you’re here not to warn me about Theresa,   what’d you come here to say?

If it’s all right with you,   I would like to perform your wedding ceremony.  

[gentle music]

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Theresa, Theresa. No, no, no, no.

What are you doing?

Let our son–just let him be.   Let him get settled into camp.   Let him make some friends.

His mother is getting married.   You don’t think he wants to be there?

Theresa, I think you’re just overestimating   a teenager’s interest in weddings in general.   Look. Look at the time. Look.   There’s no way you’re gonna get the jet fueled   and prepared to go.   And you’re gonna run out of time.   It’s not gonna work. I’m sorry.

 

[sighs]

 

[sighs]

I suppose you’re right.

[clicks tongue] Damn it.   I really wanted him to be there.

Theresa, all right. I’ll send him a bunch of videos   from the ceremony, okay?   Why do you have that look on your face?   What?

Because I just–   ugh, I can’t help but just think   this is all Holly’s fault, you know?   Because if she would have just kept her distance from Tate,   we wouldn’t have had to send him off for the summer.

[scoffs, sniffs]   But at least now we know that he’s not in her clutches.

You know, I thought this place would be harder to find.   But, oh, the wonders of GPS. You should hear mine.   I programmed it to have this, like, cute English accent, so.

Sophia, how–how did you even know that we were here?

Oh, I spotted you two lovebirds scuttling off   into the park on the th of July.

Wait, you followed us?

And overheard you plotting to trick your parents   into believing that Tate had gone away   to lacrosse camp for the summer.   But I’m looking around,   and I don’t see a lacrosse stick anywhere.

[gasps] Oh, that’s right.   You sent Aaron in your place, didn’t you?   I’ll admit, that was a pretty slick move.

Hey, Sophia.   Look, I can explain this to you.   And I think you should just listen before you–

I do wonder, though, Tate,   what would your parents say if they knew you weren’t there?   Because I bet they’d freak, hmm?   What do you think?   Should we call them?  

[tense music]

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Sophia, wait. Please.   You can’t tell our parents about this.

Of course I can.   In fact, when I ran into Tate’s mom   in the square earlier, I nearly did.

Whoa. What do you mean, “You nearly did”?

Yeah, well, we were chatting,   and it was on the tip of my tongue.   But then I changed my mind.

Oh, thank God.   Sophia, thank you for not saying anything.   And look, I get that you’re angry with me,   but we’re still best friends, right?

Best friends?

[scoffs] Wow, okay.   I think the best-friend ship set sail   when you became a backstabbing bitch.   No, the real reason I didn’t say anything   to Tate’s mom is because she’s–   drumroll, please–   She’s getting married.   Tonight.  

[tense music]

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Theresa, come on.   We can’t put all the blame on Holly, all right?   Number one, she’s a kid.   Number two, our son did go out of his way   to lie to our faces and go behind our back.

You don’t get it, Brady.   I have known girls like Holly all my life.   You see, they have this little hobby   that they have where they– they like to manipulate   the nicest-looking guy   into doing whatever they want for them.

Ooh, okay. Yeah.   Sounds like someone I know.   – Hey. Hey.   It’s my wedding day. Be nice.   Okay? – Mm-kay.

And though it’s not my first wedding, obviously,   it is my first proper ceremony, so–   – Proper ceremony.   both: Yeah. – Well, you might have   a proper ceremony, but it’s not gonna be   as cool as the one we had.   You remember that little Vegas chapel, right?   –

[chuckles] Yeah.   Yeah, that was cool. – Yeah, it was.   Although I don’t remember everything,   every moment, because I was–   I was high as a kite, if I recall.

Yeah.   I may have taken advantage of the situation just a little.

Yeah.   You mean, like–like if a girl would manipulate a boy   into getting whatever she wants kind of thing?

Okay. All right. Point taken.   I got it, Brady.

Yep.

 

[laughs]   In hindsight, it was more of a scheme than a wedding.

Mm.

You know, to me, the, um,   actual wedding was… the unofficial one.   You remember that?

Yeah, um–   – Upstairs, in your bedroom.

I remember that one very well, yeah.

It was like for one shining moment,   the stars were all aligned, and we were actually happy.

 

[laughs]

[sighs]   Shame that didn’t last.

 

[laughs sadly]  

[wistful music]

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– You want to officiate my wedding?

I was talking to Maggie.   Xander and Sarah asked her to officiate their ceremony.   And since it’s a double wedding,   I thought I would take one of the ceremonies off her hands.

Now, why would you want to marry Theresa and me,   when deep down you know, or think you know,   that I’m making this big mistake?   Unless this was some kind of a trick.

You know what? I’m looking at this list,   and I have barely checked off any of these boxes.   We have so much to do before this ceremony.

Well, make Alex and Theresa do it.   They’re the ones that are horning in on our wedding.

You having second thoughts about sharing our big day?

Well, I mean, I know it’s too late to back out now.   But if I’m being honest,   and especially since we’ve been through a lot   to get here, Sarah,   yeah, I’d prefer the day be all about us.   – Well, it’s like you said.   It is too late to back out now.   But as we’ve talked about,   it’d be really nice if this brought your family together.

Sure. Yeah.   I mean, that’s all well and good.   As long as the young scion pays for his half of it.   I mean, really.   He should probably pick up the whole bill.   Don’t you think? Considering.   – Considering what, that he inherited all that money,   and now he’s rolling in it?

[laughs] Are we a little bit jealous?

No, I’m not jealous.   I mean, it’s like I told you.   Having tons of money is–   it’s no longer my goal in life.   I just–I want to make a good, honest living,   make my wife and my daughter proud of me.   And look how lucky I am,   marrying the woman of my dreams, again.

 

[laughs]

That’s all that matters.

I’m very lucky too.   I get to marry the man of my dreams,   who manages to be sexy and loving   and goofy all at the same time.

Just had to throw “goofy” in there, huh?

It’s my favorite thing.

You know, I’m gonna dig into the storage and find   that Lucha libre mask,   and I’m gonna bring back El Erótico   just to remind you how macho and suave I can be.

Mm.   I mean, I think you can accomplish that   without any mask at all.   But maybe.

[laughs]

A double wedding?   That’s the story of the century?   – Well, they don’t happen every day, you know.   – True.   But just the idea that Lady Whistleblower   would betray her readership with a story   so overly sentimental as a double snoozefest–

I’m sorry, but didn’t you have one?   A double wedding, I mean.

Did I?   Must have repressed that memory.   – Oh, you couldn’t have.   Not possible.   It was Xander and Gwen   and you and Nancy Wesley’s ex-husband, Craig.   And just as the wedding ceremony was getting going,   that drag queen crashed the hell out of it   and told everyone that you were marrying Craig for his money.   Mm, mm.   – God, that wedding was more camp than a row of tents.   –

[snorts] – Thank you for bringing up   that shameful and humiliating time in my life,   for which I hope you don’t judge me   because I’m in very serious therapy now,   working / towards becoming a more honorable   and substantial person and less of that shallow   and manipulative dirtbag that I was.

Oh, Leo, I do not judge, especially since I’ve been   that shallow, manipulative dirtbag myself, truth be told.   Anyhoo, this wedding will not have the drama   of that wedding–   at least not the drag queen part.   – Not the–well, if not the drag queen part,   then what part will this wedding have,   Ms. Bonnie Kiriakis, whose very expressive punim   is giving her away right now?   The marrying-for-the-money part?

Yeah, I just–I think I’ve said too much.

Wait, wait, wait. I’ve got it.   It’s Theresa Donovan, isn’t it?

[gasps]   Are you saying what I think you’re saying?   That she’s only marrying that minted hunk Alex   because he’s the heir to the Kiriakis fortune?

 

[humming strangely]

Look, I don’t know much of anything and I just–

I knew I was right about Theresa.   That lying little minx! Okay, Bonnie. Spill the tea.   I want the who, the what, the when, the where, and…

Okay.

Whatever the last one is.

Okay, okay, fine! Fine.   There have been some concerns   about Theresa’s motives for marrying Alex.   But please, I beg you,   you cannot put that in your column.

Ugh. Fine.   Though I could really use the content.   My last column was a profile   on this Canadian expat, gorgeous trainer   who adopted this doe-eyed Siamese little cat.

Aww.

That’s it.   That was the story. I thought he was gay,   possibly into me, but it turned out–   – Okay, okay. I get it. You need content.   But you have to understand, Alex is family,   and Theresa is soon to be.

Okay, fine.   Kinda like that lying little minx anyway.   She reminds me of my former BFF.

Oh, you mean G–

My beautiful Gwennie, yeah.   Yeah, whom I betrayed,   who now hates me with a vengeance, so.

[breathes deeply]   –

[clears throat]   –

[inhales] – What are you doing?

Well, though I haven’t talked to my therapist,   Dr. Evans, but I plan to,   I read in “Stop Kvetching and Get a Life”   that when you’re having terrible guilt   for having ruined a friendship,   you should inhale the shame…

[inhales deeply]   Exhale the serenity.   – Is it working?   – No. – Oh.

Anyway, although I don’t blame Theresa   for wanting Alex’s fortune and all that it can offer her,   I would marry that beefcake if all he had was a Styrofoam cup   with some loose change in it.   I mean, between him and Xander, every day is like a dry run   for another “Magic Mike,” right?

I think we may have done this out of order, Mr. Kiriakis.

Oh, well.   I thought it was pretty perfect, to be honest.   I’m just hoping that it’s not bad luck,   you know, for the bride and groom   to see each other before they walk down the aisle together   and maybe a little bit more than see each other.

 

[laughs]   I think you and I have had our share of bad luck.   So I say no more worrying.

What? You mean like that time right before   one of our other weddings, when Kristen stuffed you   into a bloody trunk and shipped you off to a deserted island?   – Yeah, that one–   or when you were falsely imprisoned for a murder   that you didn’t commit.   Yeah, I think, uh, the list goes on and on   and on and on and on and on.   But that’s all in the past.   It’s gonna be clear skies from now on.   You’ll see.   – A trick?   You think I’m trying to trick you?   –

[scoffs] I mean, didn’t you do exactly that   with Konstantin and Maggie?   I mean, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if,   you know, mid-ceremony you burst out of your seat,   and you accuse Theresa of embezzling money from Titan.   – You can’t be serious.   You know damn well why it went down the way it did   with Konstantin and Maggie!   And for you to not trust me because of that–   – Oh, okay.   –

[exhales] – Okay. Fine.   I am–I’m sorry for making that analogy or whatever.   But can you really blame me, Justin?   You’ve given me a whole lot of pushback about Theresa.   –

[sighs]   I can assure you, Alex, I have no ulterior motives.   I just thought it’d be nice.   That’s all.   I may not be the father of the groom,   but I just want to be a part of your special day–   but not if it doesn’t work for you.  

[gentle music]

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– Actually, it does work for me.   And I am sorry for accusing you of ulterior motives.   I really am.

Apology accepted.   – But I am gonna have to ask Theresa first, obviously.   I don’t think she’s gonna have a problem with it, but still.   – Okay.   – Okay? – All right.   Well, I’ll go start preparing my script for the ceremony.

All right.   Justin…   thank you.

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[laughs]

Sort of been our problem, hasn’t it?

Hmm?   – We get together, and we’re–   we’re good for a while, and…

[laughs] Can’t seem to make it last.

Yeah, yeah.   Why do you think that is?

Hmm.   I don’t know.   I would say it’s probably my fault.   I think I screw up a lot.

Yeah, that’s been–no, that’s–   you can’t take all the blame.   I was so stubborn, so stubborn.   Most of the time. Almost all the time.   Also pretty unforgiving.

Okay. Yeah, you’re right.   We’re both at fault here.

[both laugh]

I just hope things are different with Alex, you know?

Yeah.   I’m rooting for you, you know.   I am, for–for both of you.

Really? You mean that?   – I do.   Despite everything, I just want you to be happy–   truly.

I want that for you too. You know that, Brady.

Hey, at least one of us found true love, right?   You deserve it. You deserve it.   I mean that.

 

[exhales]

I have to confess something to you.

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– I–I’m–I’m sorry.   My mother is getting married tonight?   – Yeah, she was outside the bakery   going on about her wedding cake.   Wait.   You didn’t know.

No, I mean, I knew my mom was engaged to Alex Kiriakis.   But no, I didn’t realize that the wedding was tonight.

Well, it is.   And I didn’t want to spoil your mom’s special day   by telling her that her darling son is a big fat liar.   – Oh, well, thank you.   – I’ll just tell her tomorrow instead.  

[unsettling music]

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Sophia, please.

Like, pretty please with sugar on top?

Seriously? Do you really wanna hurt us this badly?

Well, yeah, that’s why I ratted you out the first time.   – What first time?   –

[scoffs] Hello.   How do you think Tate’s mom caught on to your plans   to sneak off on prom night?   – Oh, my God.   You told her?

 

[scoffs] Oops. – Oh, my God, Sophia.   How could you do something so spiteful?   – I suppose the acute sense of betrayal I felt after you let   me, your so-called best friend, make a complete fool of myself   by asking Tate to the prom when, in fact,   you two were secretly seeing each other the whole time.   Yeah, that made telling her a whole lot easier.   Do you have any idea how humiliating that was?

Sophia, look.   I-I had no intention of hurting you.   I thought that maybe you would just–you’d get with Aaron,   and then everyone would be happy.   – Really, Tate?   Even though I have never, not once,   expressed interest in Aaron?   – Okay. You know what? You’re right.   He screwed up royally, and I’ve been a terrible friend.   – We’re sorry.   We never should have lied to you.   We just–with everything that’s happened, you know,   we got so caught up in keeping this thing   between us a secret that–   I don’t know– we didn’t think about   how it would affect other people.   – Ugh, the groveling.

What are you talking about? We’re apologizing.   – So I won’t snitch on you.   Because as we both know, the stakes are kind of high.

No, that’s not–

[sighs]   Sophia, look, I’m sorry, okay?   I really am sorry.   But yeah, it’s true we don’t want you to tell our parents.   If you do, Tate’s probably gonna be shipped off   to military school, and we’ll never see each other again.   –

[inhales sharply] That sounds like a you problem.   – Sophia, we have known each other   for a very, very long time.   If our friendship ever meant anything to you,   would you just please keep our secret?   I’ll do anything.   – Anything?   – What is it you want to confess?   – Well–   – What in the world is my gorgeous bride doing here?   Shouldn’t you be getting ready for the wedding?   – Yeah, uh–   um, I was just telling Brady here that, um,   despite our differences, I’m really happy that–   that he’s coming to the wedding.   I mean, you are Tate’s father, after all.   And even if he can’t be there, I’m really glad that you can.

Hey.   Um, I’ll see you two at the ceremony.

Yeah, we’ll see you.

[sighs] Mm.   – I should–I should probably get to Sarah’s now.   – Oh, before you do, I wanted to run something by you.   – What? Did you, like, hire Ed Sheeran   to perform or something?   I know you’re a big-shot CEO.

Uh, no.   Actually, Justin offered to officiate our wedding.   I wanted to see if you had any objections.

No.   Of course not. That’s fine.   – Okay, good. Good.   I just wanted to, you know, talk with you about it first.   So it wasn’t like the prenup all over again, you know?   – Oh, yeah.   You learned your lesson, did you?

I did.   Because I just wanna be the best husband   that I possibly can be for you because I love you,   and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.

I feel exactly the same way.  

[mysterious music]

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[sighs]   – Can you believe our precious little girl is still asleep?

Good, she’ll be well rested for the ceremony.

What have you got there?

Just looking over our final guest list.

I see my mom never got back to us.

No.   I assume that she moved, and who knows where?   – Or maybe she just doesn’t give a damn.

Baby, I am so, so sorry   that I pressured you to reach out to her.   I didn’t–I didn’t mean to reopen old wounds.

It’s fine. I-I understand.   It was worth a shot, you know, for Victoria’s sake.

Of course.

Anyway, honestly,   it’s probably just as well that she’s not coming.   – Look, I’m sorry for wasting your time.   I didn’t realize a double wedding was,   as you say, a snoozefest.

No, hold on, Bonnie. Wait, wait, wait.

[sighs] Okay, look.   As vanilla as it is, four very straight,   very good-looking people getting married,   maybe we can find an intriguing angle here.

Intriguing angle?   Like what?   – Like, did anything scandalous happen   at the bachelor and/or bachelorette party?   Something involving drugs, strippers?   – No, they skipped all that.

Huh.   What about the ceremony?   Any inside details?

 

[gasps] They’re gonna have a chocolate fountain.   – Well, that’s great.   Anything else?   – Oh.

[gasps] Well, actually…

[sucks teeth]   There might be a surprise guest.   – A surprise guest, eh?   – Mm.   – Do tell.   – Xander’s mother? – Mm-hmm.   – I didn’t know he had a mother.   I mean, I guess we all have mothers,   though I think of mine as a spiritual black hole.   – Oh. Sorry to hear that. – It’s okay.   I’m learning that I’m eminently lovable despite all that.   – Oh. I’m happy for you.   That’s good.   And yes, Xander certainly does have a mother,   and she might–might– key word being “might”–   be coming to the wedding.   – And this is a surprise because?   – Mm, she and Xander have been estranged for years.   – Really? – Mm-hmm.   – Why?   – Probably because she had a drinking problem.   – Oh, so she likes to wet her beak, eh? Go on.   – Well, Sarah worked really hard to track her down,   and she finally got an address for her in Paris.   And she was all set to send her an invite.   And then I found the invite in the trash.   – Really? – Mm-hmm.   – Why would she throw it away?   – I think Theresa got in her head.   She kept discouraging her from sending Mama Cook an invite   and kept saying over and over again what a bad idea it was.

[sighs]

So then how did Mama Cook get the invite?  

[tense music]   –

[giggles] – Bonnie, you didn’t!   – Guilty! –

[gasps]   – I sent it.

[laughs]   I figured Xander and Sarah would thank me later.

[chuckles]   – So they don’t know? You never told them?   – Honey, a surprise is not a surprise if no one’s surprised!   Hello!

[giggles]   – You know, there is at least one potential positive   of my mom not attending. – Hmm?

At least our open bar won’t get ransacked.

You’re terrible.

Come on.   The woman’s skipping her own son’s wedding.   I’m allowed a few barbs.

Okay.

[rapping on door]   – Hi. – Hi.   –

[sighs]   Well?   – Well what?

You don’t have anything to say?   Like, for instance, oh, I don’t know, uh,   “Thank you for letting us join in on your wedding”?

Okay.   Thank you for letting us be part of your wedding.   We are eternally grateful.   – And you are eternally beholden.   Hey, I better go get ready.

Okay.   I am so sorry about him.

Oh, it’s okay.   And thank you, Sarah, for letting us crash your wedding.

It’s no problem.   I mean, in a few hours, we’re all gonna be family.

Hmm.   – So what’s the word?   Have you run it by Theresa?

I have.   We’d love to have you perform our ceremony.   – Oh.   Well, that’s great.   I’m very happy, Alex.

Me too.   I know how much family meant to my father,   and I know this is what he’d want.   – Look, I don’t mean to speak ill of the dead,   but I really don’t give a damn what Victor would have wanted.   – I will consider keeping your little secret,   but I want something in return.   – Sure. Anything.   Just name it.   – Well, I figure since Aaron took Tate’s place   at lacrosse camp,   it’s only fair that you take mine.   – Wait, you’re going to camp?   – Not exactly.   My parents are making me get one of those pesky J-O-Bs,   waiting tables at the Bistro.   What do you think, Holls?   I’m sure Stefan DiMera won’t mind   if I give up my spot to you,   though there is one small stipulation.   I collect every last cent of your paycheck.   – Sophia, if I work your job at the Bistro,   that means that I’ll never get to see Tate.   – Sure you will, as soon as you get off work.   So what do you say?

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– Ugh, I can’t believe   I have to work all summer at the Bistro.   I’m not even gonna see a single penny from it.

Holly, no. No.   It’s–I don’t want you to make such a big sacrifice.   It’s not fair to you. I’ll just go to camp.   It’s gonna be a couple of months.   – No. – Yeah.   – No way. – Holly, come on.   – “Come on” what, Tate?   Rather be doing what we’re doing now   than not see you at all.   – You sure?   – Yes, I’m sure.   We’ll just have to make the most out of the time   we do have together.   – Oh. Well, in that case–   – Come here. –

[chuckles]  

[gentle music]

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[laughter]   – “Lend me your ear, dear reader,   “for ’tis the summer of love here in Salem,   “as two scorching-hot couples are about to tie the knot   “in what promises to be the social event of the season.   “But let’s hope that this wedding has a happier ending   “than the last Kiriakis nuptials,   “a dumpster fire in which the would-be groom   “was shot and killed.   “Not that anyone shed a tear, since the victim   “of said shooting was responsible for the death   “of the famously witty and intimidating family patriarch,   Victor Kiriakis.”   – That man up there was a narcissist   of the highest order, a manipulative control freak.   To him, everything was a means to an end.   He could be cruel– – I didn’t think   that you were still so angry with him.   – How could I not be?   He robbed me of a son!   – Justin, I was never your son to begin with.   – And he should have never lied to me about it.   Or he shouldn’t have revealed the plot twist in his will.   – I don’t think it was a plot twist.   I think he was trying to make things right.   – Make things right?   It was too late for that.   – I know it hurt you. I-I do. I get it, and I’m sorry.   But I don’t think you should be standing here   in my father’s house and dragging his name   through the mud when he’s not here to defend himself.   – What he did was indefensible.   And I for one don’t know how you can stand there   waxing sentimental about it!

Because he was my father!

So was I, damn it!  

[tense music]

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–

[sighs]   Don’t think about it.   You and Theresa? Come on.   You were never good for one another.   You were never good.   You were…  

[mysterious music]

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[breathing heavily]   How are you gonna get through this wedding?   How you gonna…  

[ominous music]

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Come on.

[bottle clinking]

[sighs]   Aha.

[sniffs]

[groans]   – Hi. I hope I’m not late.   – No, come in. Come in. Come in.   We’re just getting started. – Oh, good.   Well, I be here bearing gifts.   I have everything from hairpins to Spandex to ibuprofen.   I got you girls covered.   – You are an angel.   Um, and the bouquets?   – Oh, damn. I’m–

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.   We will just– we’ll grab them on the way.   –

[exhales] Okay. – It’s totally fine, all right?   I now need a very hot shower.   – Um, Sarah, before you go,   there’s something I need to tell you.   It’s–it’s about Xander’s mom.

What about her?   – Well, I know you threw her invitation in the trash–   – Wait, wait, wait. – And–   – What are you talking about?   I-I didn’t throw any invitation in the trash.  

[dramatic music]

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[gentle music]

[phone ringing]

Hey, Johnny.

Hey. How’s it going?

Oh, so busy, I can barely breathe.   But other than that–

You’re not pushing yourself too hard, are you?

I’m fine.   And since Dr. Greene says that there is   no reason why I can’t get back to work,   I want to reopen Sweet Bits ASAP.

OK.   Are you sure you don’t just want me  to come down there and help?   I mean, while you’re short-staffed   and I’m unemployed?

No, thank you.   I think you’d just be more of a distraction than anything.

Eh, I’m sure you could find something for me to do.   I’m a man of many talents, as you well know.

That’s true.   But unless those talents include piping frosting  on cupcakes or making a Hogwarts cake  out of fondant, then I think  you should just let me do my thing.

Hiya.

Oh.   Love you. Gotta go.

Hi. I’m so sorry.   I didn’t mean to interrupt your call.

No, no, no. It’s fine.   Uh, what can I do for you?

I’m really hoping you can help me,   and it’s kind of an emergency.

[birds cawing]

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[knocks]

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Hi.

Hi.

[exhales]   I didn’t hear you.

[laughs]

Yeah. Yeah, I can’t imagine why.

[chuckles]   I brought you a present, though.

What is this?

Figured you might be missing your Buddy’s   fix out here on Smith Island.

Aw.   Yeah, sure, I missed my Buddy’s,   but I missed you a lot more.

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[chuckles]

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Hey, Alex. Is Maggie here?

No.   She ran out to do some errands for the wedding.   But I’ll let her know you stopped by.

OK. Yeah.   I wanted to– I wanted to check on her.   I know she’s busy with Xander and Sarah’s   big day and everything,   but with everything that went down with Konstantin,   and the whole idea of a wedding,   I thought that might be traumatic for her.

No, for sure.   Well, hopefully after tonight,   we can make some better memories   for her and for all of us.

We?  

[soft dramatic music]   – I guess you didn’t hear.   It’s gonna be a double wedding.   Theresa and I are getting married tonight too.

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–

[sighs]   – It’s a little early for a drink, don’t you think?

It’s : somewhere.

Hmm.   What’s that?

Ah.   That is a petition from Nicole’s attorney,   suing me for divorce.

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– Look who’s here. It’s your mommy.   – Yes.   Hi, little man.   Were you a good boy for your daddy?   Huh? – Sure was.   He went right down.   He slept through the night, unlike his daddy.   – Oh.   You kept checking on him?

Yeah, to make sure I wasn’t dreaming   that he was still here. – Oh.

You know? Thank you.   Thank you for letting him stay here.

Of course.   He’s your son.   Oh, my little angel.   I know it was only one night,   but Mommy missed you like crazy.

[laughter]   Aw.  

[gentle music]  

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

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– How are you doing?   – I stayed at the Salem Inn last night…   after I left EJ.

[chuckles]   And now I’ve just got to find a place big enough   for me and my daughter and Jude–   you know, when he’s not with you.

 

[laughs]   How’s Holly taking it?   I mean, me being Jude’s dad?

Well, I mean, Eric, she adores you.   She’s really happy for you.   But she’s been grounded a lot lately.   So she’s miserable, obviously.

Yeah, she told me.

She did?

Yeah, I ran into her.   And let’s just say she needed to vent a little.

Well, thank you for letting her vent.   I’m sure it was mostly about me.

No, no, it wasn’t.   I mean, she’s a smart kid.   Loves you very much, Nicole.   You know that.

Yeah, I do.   I love her too, with all my heart.   And I let her stay at a friend’s last night   because I needed some time alone to think things through.

Yeah.   What are you gonna do?

Well, I, uh–   I called my lawyer,   and I had him serve EJ divorce papers.  

[dramatic music]   Because he and I, we’re–   We’re done.

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Look, Dad, you–   you can’t be that surprised that Nicole   wanted a divorce, right?   I mean, once she–   you know, once she took Jude and Holly and moved out,   it seemed kind of inevitable.   Don’t you think?

Mm.

[sighs]

[clears throat] It did, yes.   And, Johnny, I assume you’re quite upset with me.  

[soft dramatic music]

Well, I feel horrible for Nicole,   obviously, and for Eric.   And beyond that, I mean, I thought   that I had a little brother.   I told everyone that I know how happy I was   that you got your son back and that we’d be   raising our babies together.

I’m sorry I let you believe that.

Yeah.   Yeah, me too.   Anyway, now none of it’s gonna happen, so…

 

[sighs]

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An emergency?

Yes.   So I know that you just reopened,   and I know this is really last minute,   but, um, I desperately need a wedding cake.

Oh, OK. When’s the wedding?

Today.

Today?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. OK.   See, so Alex and I, we got engaged,   and we were planning on having a wedding   in a couple of months,   but then we agreed on having this double wedding   with Xander and Sarah.

Oh, OK.   Um, well, why don’t you just share the wedding cake   that I made for them? It’s definitely big enough.

Oh, it is.   And it’s gorgeous.   It’s just, uh, there’s just this little tiny problem.   It’s a spice cake.

And you hate spice.

Uh-huh. Yeah. I’m sorry.

No, no, no, no, no, no. I get it.   I’m not a fan either.

No, you know?   I just don’t want to gag, you know,   when I have that first slice that Alex feeds me.   So I’m really hoping that we can just have our own cake.

OK, um, well, what are you thinking?   How big would you want it? What flavor?   What kind of icing?   – Honestly, as long as it’s not spice cake,   I’m good with anything.   –

[laughs] All right.   Um, let me see what I can do.   – Oh!   – Hopefully they’re not too cold.   I don’t think there’s a microwave here.   – Oh, these are great, even cold.   Mm.   –

[laughs]   – You know, I never thought that I would see the inside   of the mythical Horton cabin.   It’s beautiful.   It’s peaceful.

Mm.   Boring.   – No, not with you around.   I’m telling you, it’s the perfect   summer hideout. There’s the lake.   There’s hiking.   The ferry makes it easy to get back and forth to Salem.   – Mm-hmm.   I’m just glad it was available.

Yeah, no kidding.

Oh, have you heard anything from Aaron yet?

Uh, just that he ran six miles today at lacrosse camp.

Wow.   You’re gonna be in great shape when you get back.

Oh, most definitely.

 

[chuckles]

 

[laughs] By the way, thank you so much   for saving me from what would have been   the worst summer of my life.

Of course.   I mean, it wouldn’t have been that great for me either.   I just hope our parents never find out   we’re here at the Horton cabin.

How would they?   As long as we’re careful, they’ll never know.  

[tender music]

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– You and Theresa are getting married tonight?

Yeah.

When– when did that happen?

Well, we just decided.

[laughs] You look shocked.

Uh, no, no.   I’m not shocked, Alex.   I’m just, uh– that was fast.

Yeah, well, you said the same thing when we got engaged.

I did.   Um, that’s because that was only a few days ago.

Well, look.   This was Bonnie’s idea to do the double wedding,   and Theresa said there was really   no reason for us to wait.

So did–   I mean, did Theresa push for this?

No, she didn’t– she didn’t push.   She just said that it was a good idea,   and I agreed with her, and–   I mean, Xander and Sarah have done all the work.   The guest list is already overlapping,   so it kind of made sense.

I thought you hated Xander’s guts.

We’ve definitely had our differences, yeah,   but Maggie is hoping that this big family event   might bring us all together and help eliminate   some of the baggage.

That’s a lot of baggage.

Speaking of, Brady, I know you and I have gone through it   the past few months.   So if you are uncomfortable being there today   to support Theresa and I, I’m sure Xander   and Sarah will understand if you rescind your RSVP.  

[soft dramatic music]

Actually, yeah, I don’t want to–   I don’t want to–   I don’t want to crash your big wedding, man.   I don’t want to ruin your day.   So please give Xander and Sarah my deepest regrets.

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[exhales]

Brady, don’t get me wrong, man.   I’m not hinting at the idea that I don’t want you   to come to our wedding.   I just want to give you the option of just bowing out   if you’re uncomfortable.

 

[sighs] Alex, actually, you know,   I am a little bit, truthfully.   Partly because I should have–   I should have never had the idea that Theresa was,   you know, just gonna marry you for the money,   and I– look, the two of you can’t be happy   that I even said something like that.

It’s fine.   Honestly, I’m done being upset over it,   and I’d be lying to you if I told you that thought   never crossed my mind.

And the fact– look, the fact that she’s willing   to sign this prenup… – Yeah.

That pretty much proves me wrong.   – Yeah.   – Look, man, you– you’re a smart, successful,   decent-looking guy. – Ah!

[laughs]   – There’s a lot of reasons why Theresa   would want to marry you.   – Well, thank you for the ego boost, my man.

Hey.   – And hey, if you accept the fact that Theresa is not   marrying me for my money, and really just because of   how amazing and awesome I am… – Alex.   –

[laughs]   Why wouldn’t you want to be there to watch us   tie the knot together, man?   Unless there’s another reason why you’d be uncomfortable   coming to our wedding.  

[tense music]

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– OK, so chocolate cake,   raspberry filling, and a monogram design.   – Oh, that is perfect.   Thank you so much, Chanel.   – Yeah, uh, let me go check and see if I have everything   to make that happen. I’ll be right back.   – Oh, Ms. Donovan. – Oh.   Hi, Sophia. – Hi.   Um, I was wondering if I could talk   to you about Holly and Tate.

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– Hey, sorry I couldn’t make it last night.   By the time I felt I could leave my mom,   I’d missed the last ferry.

I just still can’t believe that EJ pretended   that my Uncle Eric’s kid was his.

I know.   I feel so bad for Eric and my mom.

Hey, how are you doing in all this?

You know, after all the lies EJ said, I–   I’m totally in my mom’s corner.   I know she and I haven’t really been getting along lately,   but this was just so wrong.

Yeah.   Kind of blew up your whole family.

Yeah.   But it’s not– it’s not really about that,   at least not for me.   I mean, the only time I ever felt like   I had a real family was when Eric was my stepdad, so…

Do you think that there is a chance?   – That Eric and my mom might get back together?   – Sure. – Who knows?   I’m just glad to be away from all that drama,   even if it’s for a little while.   And is it horrible to say that the timing   kind of works out perfect for us?   I mean, I can’t be grounded if I don’t have a home, right?

Yeah, and your mom’s not worried   about you seeing me because I’m away at lacrosse camp.

Exactly.   But enough talking about that.   Now that we’re finally alone, what should we do?  

[soft dramatic music]

Johnny, I am so sorry you were hurt.

Oh, you mean you’re sorry that you hurt me.   I think that would be the appropriate thing to say.

 

[sighs]   I am sorry that I hurt you–   and a lot of other people, too.

 

[scoffs] It’s just–   look, I’ve done some crazy things, OK,   to hang on to a relationship, Dad,   but Uncle Eric is, like, the nicest guy on the planet.   How could you let him hand you his child?

I am not going to relitigate this with you, son,   nor am I going to try and justify my actions to you.

Yeah, well, good because you can’t.   And I know you know that.

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I do.

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– You know, I remember when I was a little kid,   and I’d do something wrong,   and you’d look at me, and you’d tell me   how disappointed you were in me.   Well, now I know how you felt.

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Divorce, that’s– that’s a big step.   Nicole, you don’t think you need more time   to think it through?   – Well, how much time did you take   to end your marriage with Sloan?

None.

Yeah.

But–

Because what EJ did to me, and to you, and to our son   is just as bad as what she did.   I mean, he’s lived in your home,   and then he was in our home.   And who knows where he’s gonna end up next?   I mean, Eric, we’re gonna have to figure out   a custody arrangement.   I mean, unless–   – Unless?  

[gentle music]   – Are you still planning to move to Paris?

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– My dad asked me the same question.   I said I didn’t know.   I– that I needed to talk to you about that.

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– Alex, I just– look, I just think   it’ll be awkward for Theresa if I’m at your wedding.   – Why?

[chuckles]   You told me that our being together was good for you,   that your relationship with Theresa was toxic–   unless you didn’t mean that.

No, no, I– no, I meant that. – OK.   – We– we–   Theresa and I, we haven’t always brought out   the best in each other.

Yeah.   – But she– look, she has moved on,   and I have as well. – Yeah.   –

[sniffs]   – We can just celebrate this connection   that you and I have, and we can just have this   great old lovely time together.   – Lovely time together.   Yeah, you are– you are really aiming high on this one.   You know that?   – Why not?   I know you’re not seeing anyone.   So I bet you are really lonely,   and I bet you would like   to have some companionship.   – You know what?   – Hmm?

Alex, I’m gonna–   I’m gonna– I’m gonna do a total  on this.   We’re family. We’re family.   And if you don’t have a problem with me being there,   yeah, man, I’d love to be at your wedding.   – Done. Done.   It’s settled. Good.   I’ll see you there.

Great, man.   Great.

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So I–

OK, Sophia.   Before you say anything, I just–   I want to apologize for the way my son treated you.   I know that must have been so hard for you to tell me   that Tate was seeing Holly behind my back,   but I am so glad that you did.

I’m cool with Tate.   Actually, I– I blame Holly.   She was supposed to be my BFF.   And she knew I liked Tate,   but she didn’t bother to tell me   she was in a relationship with him.   – Mm-mm.   God, I just– I cannot stand that girl.

[sighs]   But look, if it’s any consolation,   they are gonna be really far away from each other   this summer because we’ve just sent Tate   to lacrosse camp in New York.  

[dramatic music]

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[fireworks exploding]

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– So is everything a go?   – My mom is totally on board with me   going away to lacrosse camp.   And since Aaron agreed to take my spot–

That means we’ll be able to spend   the whole summer together.

And no one will ever know.

[fireworks exploding]

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– Ms. Donovan, there’s something you should know.

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– You know, there’s not a lot to do here.   Um, I found some board games over there.

Oh, which ones?

Uh…   the Game of Life.

Oh, my God, my Grandma Maggie and I   used to play this all the time. I always won.

Maybe because she let you?   – Uh, no.   My Grandpa Victor used to call her cutthroat.   – OK. Sure.

I swear.   And she is.   But so am I, actually.   I take after her.

Oh, yeah?

Oh, yeah.   So do you want to play or what?  

[soft dramatic music]

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– Look, Dad, I don’t mean to kick you   while you’re down here, OK?   I understand that it sucks that you lost Nicole,   that you lost Jude, and you lost the CEO position   to Aunt Kristen. I know that.   – I may lose my DA job as well, if I’m charged as an accessory   after the fact.   – Well, I hope that doesn’t happen.  

[tender music]

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– Thank you for saying that.   – Look, Dad, I am mad at you right now.

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But that doesn’t mean that   I’m not always gonna have your back,   the same way you’ve always had mine.   You’re my dad.

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– And you’re my loyal son.

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I’m sorry I wasn’t as supportive of   Chanel’s pregnancy as you needed me to be.   – Yeah.   You came around eventually.   – Speaking of, are you and Chanel   still thinking of getting a place of your own?

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– Uh, we haven’t really talked about it, honestly.

Well, I–   I would understand if you wanted to put   some distance between us,   but I just wanted you both to know   that you’re more than welcome to stay here   for as long as you wish.   In fact, it would mean   a great deal to me if you did.

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– Well, uh, obviously it’d be   a lot easier to share custody of Jude if you were–   were here in Salem,   but after everything you’ve been through, Eric,   I don’t want you to give up anything because of me.   – I was leaving because it was too painful   for me to be around Jude,   but now that I know he’s mine–   –

[chuckles]  

[tender music]   You could stay.   And I’m sure Chad and Xander would love   to have you back at “the Spectator.”   I know I would.   And I know it’s not Paris, but–   – I just wanted a fresh start.

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There’s no reason why I can’t have that   with Jude…

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And with you.

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– What about Tate and Holly?   – Well, the other day, I was at the park, and I–   – Oh, I’m so sorry, Sophia.   Just give me a second. Hi.   So can you do it?

Uh, so I can do the cake and the frosting,   but the filling has got to be chocolate mousse.

That is totally fine.   Thank you so much.

Yeah, yeah, of course.   And I promise you that your wedding cake   will be made with love.   – You’re an angel.   You know that?   You are.

You’re getting married?

Yeah, I am.   Today, actually.

Congrats.

Thank you.   So I’m sorry for the interruption.   What– what did you want to tell me?   – It’s your big day, so it can wait.   Um, it’s– it’s not important. – No, no, no, no.   If this is about Tate and Holly, I–

It’s really nothing.   Enjoy your wedding.  

[bright acoustic music]

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Seven, eight, nine.   Are you serious?   – Told you, you should’ve got the insurance.

K? That’s crazy.   I don’t have that kind of money.   I have triplets, and I just lost my job.   You– you have that kind of money.   Why don’t you just– why don’t you just   give me some money?

No, no.   That’s not how the Game of Life works.   So how about you call it quits and say I’m the winner?   – No. OK, fine, yes.   You win.   OK.   Do you, uh– do you want to play something else?   – How about trivia?  

[bright music]   – Oh.   Yeah.   Yeah, sure.   Do you, uh– are you always this competitive?   – Yeah, only when I want to win.   I told you I take after my Grandma Maggie.

[chuckles] OK.

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Ready? – Yeah.   All right.   Three, two, one, go.   Uh, OK.   Um, like…

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– OK.   That’s  for me, and, uh,  for you.   – Was that even movie trivia?   I mean, there wasn’t a single name   from this century.   Danny Kaye, Gary Cooper, Macdonald Carey?   – At least you got Dick Van Dyke.   – How do you even know all these old movies anyway?

Oh, I used to watch a ton of them   when I had a thing for this guy who’s this big movie buff.

[chuckles]   – You mean Johnny DiMera?  

[soft dramatic music]   – Chanel and I are not gonna live here forever.   We’ll stay a little while longer.   I know you’ve lost a lot, Dad.   You know, I know.   But you’re not gonna lose me–   not ever.  

[tender music]

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– That means the world to me, son.

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– Well, um, I should get going.   I, uh– Chanel told me to stay away from the bakery   because she’s so busy, but I’m gonna go see   if I can take her to lunch. –

[chuckles]   You’re a good husband, Johnny.   That is something that you definitely   did not learn from me.   – Eh, I don’t know.   Maybe you just haven’t found the right person yet.   You and Nicole just weren’t meant to be.   Obviously.

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I think you should sign those divorce papers   and move on.   –

[sighs]   I’ll take that under advisement.

You’re gonna be OK, Dad.   I’m sure of it.   –

[sighs]  

[somber music]

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– So you’re really staying here in Salem?

Jude’s been moved around too much already.

Are you sure?

I’m positive, Nicole.   If we’d found out that he was mine   when you were first pregnant–   – Things would have been a lot different.   – Yeah.   And if I’m being honest, I–   I wanted to put some distance between us, because–   – Because whenever we’re together,   we can never seem to get it right.

[sighs] You know…   when EJ and I committed to each other, I–   I think he knew that I never really got over you.

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And maybe that’s why he went to such extremes   to hold on to our marriage.

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– Did you know that, too?

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In my heart of hearts, I did.

[exhales]

Hey, you.   I saw you lurking over there.

Yeah.   I was about to come in and see if I could take   my wife out to a late lunch.   – Mm, I wish you could, but I am so swamped.   – Oh, come on. You still got to eat.   – Yes, I know.   And I have been eating very well all day, I promise.   But it is really sweet of you to check up on me.

Am I smothering you?

 

[chuckles] A little bit, but I like it.

OK.  

[bright acoustic music]   – Tate, I didn’t mean to bring up Johnny.   Actually, I tried not to, but you guessed him anyways.

Well, yeah.   I mean, when you said movie buff–   hey, it’s not like I didn’t know   that you had a thing for him.   He’s all you talked about when we first met.   – Yeah, I know. I remember.   And he was super into Chanel.   So it was just a dumb crush, a stupid fantasy.   – So what am I?   – You are very real,   and I’m so lucky I have you now.  

[dramatic music]

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– It’ll mean a lot to Theresa to have you there tonight.

 

[sighs] I’m not so sure about that.   – Not so sure about what? – Hey.   I was just telling Brady how happy you’ll be to know   that he’s coming to our wedding.   – Why would you not be sure about that?   Of course, I want you there.   – Is that the dress?

It is. – Oh, my God.   I cannot wait to see you in it.

[laughter]   Look, I know we’ve had a whole lot of ups and downs,   but I truly am hoping that after this wedding,   we can all come together as family.   – Me too.  

[soft dramatic music]

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– I’ve–   I’ve never admitted this out loud to anyone.   So here it goes.

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If I had known Jude was ours back then…   And you would have taken me back…   I would have left EJ.  

[gentle music]

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– From the moment   that I found out you were pregnant,   I wished, I–   I prayed that baby was mine.

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And I did want the same thing that you did.

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[knocking]   –

[exhales]  

[tense music]

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– So…

[sighs]   I’ve ordered the wedding cake. It’s all ready.   And now I just need to get ready.

Good. We probably both should.

[phone ringing]   Oh.   Oh, I have to take this.   Um, OK.   I’m gonna take off, but I will see you at the altar.   – Mm-hmm.   – Mm. Mm.

[phone beeps]   – I didn’t know that you were getting married today.  

[soft dramatic music]   – Yeah, I didn’t know that either…   till the other night.

[clears throat]   I know that– that you’re on   Xander and Sarah’s guest list.   So I really– I should have just told you,   given you a heads up.

I– I told you before, I’m–   I’m happy for the two of you.

Great.   So there’s no problem then.

And again, I’m–   I’m really sorry that I brought up   the whole money thing to Alex.   – It’s OK.   You’ve already apologized. I get it.   And you know my history.   –

[laughs]   I do, but I also know that you–   You have a huge heart.   Alex is a really lucky guy.

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[sighs]   I’m really sorry things didn’t work out between us, Brady.   I am.   You are always gonna be   so, so very special to me.   I mean, you’re Tate’s dad.   Oh, my God.   Oh, my God, Tate. – What?

 

[gasps]

What?

Oh, my God.

Theresa.

Um– oh!   When Alex and I got engaged,   I just assumed that Tate would come home from camp   for the big day, but when we agreed   to this double wedding, I–   I didn’t even think about the fact   that Tate wasn’t gonna be in town.   I can’t– I can’t get married without my son.   Brady, I need– I need Tate.   I need my son there at my wedding.  

[dramatic music]

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[knocking]   –

[whispers] Oh, my God.

Who– who is that?   – I don’t know.   Just be quiet, and maybe they’ll go away.   – Tate? Holly?   I know you’re both in there.

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And you two are so busted.

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– Johnny. – Mm-hmm?   – You know the bakery is my dream,   but I want you to follow your dreams too.   We could still move to LA.   – No. No, not a chance, Chanel.   I’m not even thinking about that right now, OK?   And my dad just asked me if we’re still looking   for a place of our own here, which we’re gonna do, OK?   – OK, sure.   You know, just as soon as I get the bakery back up   and running full speed.   – I mean, not that he probably minds having us in the house   for a little while, anyway.   I think he’s, uh–   he’s a little lonely.

Mm. Yeah, I’m sure he is.   Any chance he and Nicole can get past this?   –

[exhales] No.   No, I don’t–   She’s already served him with divorce papers.   I, uh–

[clears throat]   I told him he should   just sign them, move on.   I don’t know. I just–   I guess I just hope he takes my advice.   – Mm.   Yeah, I thought I’d find you here.   – What are you doing here, EJ?   – I brought the divorce papers.   – You didn’t sign them.   – No, I– I did not, nor do I plan to.  

[dramatic music]

If you two think I’m going to just roll over   and let you take that child and go wandering off   into the sunset together,   well, I’m afraid you are sadly mistaken.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Uh, sorry. I, uh, forgot that you were stopping by.

Is it a bad time?

Uh, no. So uh, you had a– a business thing that you wanted to talk about?

Well, yes, I did. I mean, Abe and I are looking for investors for an exciting new project, and I was hoping that you would come on.

OK. So what’s the pitch?

Are you sure this is a good time? Because you seem distracted. I mean, is something going on?

Um, yeah, I’m sorry. Uh, so there was a bit of a surprise when we, uh, went to Abby’s grave.

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Abigail’s coffin was empty?

Yeah. Chad and your Uncle Jack saw it with their own eyes.

So does this prove she’s alive?

Well, no, not necessarily. I mean, Clyde could have had one of his guys remove the body just to back up his story.

That would be so horribly evil.

Well, that about describes Clyde Weston.

I wish Papa weren’t in Greece right now so he could help Chad figure this out.

I know. But hopefully your father will be back soon.

But if Abigail is alive, that would mean she’s been apart from her family for so long. And where, and under what conditions?

I know. It’s just too much to fathom right now.

It is. But even before this possibility came up, I’ve been thinking a lot about Abigail.

Because of Everett?

 

[sighs]

I’m sorry, baby. I know that this has been rough.

I want so badly to help him, Mom. But Bobby’s making it impossible to reach him.

Not too many choices, huh, Everett? Gray T-shirt or black T-shirt? Black one it is.

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Gabi!

[gasps] Oh my god! It is so good to see you. Oh, and such a relief that you are finally free.

I still feel like I’m dreaming.

Well, you are not. You are right back here, right back at home where you belong. And your brother is so happy. It broke his heart when he couldn’t find a way to prove your innocence.

I know Rafe did everything he could.

Yeah, well–

And so did you.

Oh, thank you. But your brother and your husband, they deserve all the credit. They’re the ones who got the evidence in front of the judge to get your conviction overturned.

And I am so grateful for that.

Mm.

And relieved that we finally know who really killed Li.

Actually, maybe we don’t.

[foreboding music]

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Yes, Paulina, I’m at the gravesite now. We finished processing the scene. Hey, make sure you send someone down here to fill in this hole. Thanks. Yeah. An open grave can definitely be dangerous. Yeah.

 

[screams]

 

[groans]

Looks like that open grave was the least of your worries.

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

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Rafe, are you there? Hello? Hmm.

[phone beeps] Hmm.

Something wrong?

Well, I was just talking to Commissioner Hernandez, and then he just cut off. Probably just bad reception. I’m sure he’ll call me back if he needs me.

[ominous music]

 

[groans]

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[groaning]

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Nothing personal, Commish. It’s just a deal’s a deal. Bobby Stein wants to be with Jada Hunter, and you are in the way.

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– I’m not worried. Commish or no commish, Jada will come around.

What, you think she’s going to be so grateful to you for helping her solve Li’s murder that she’s going to fall into your arms and declare her undying love for you? Please. You’re just part of the job to her. And when the job is done, she’s going back to the boyfriend. The one with only one personality.

You did your research.

It doesn’t take a lot of effort to sneak a look at a chart around here.

Well, either way, I think I’ll take my chances.

Or– what if there’s an easier solution for both of us?

Which is what?

You keep my name out of this, and I’ll take care of the commish.

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Now Bobby has a clear path for winning back his ex and no reason to out me as Li Shin’s killer.

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So you don’t think Gil Carter murdered Li because your ex claims it was someone else?

Rafe told you, huh?

He did, yeah. So what exactly did Bobby tell you?

He just told me that he saw the killer. Like, shortly after the crime happened.

Did he describe him to you? Or her?

He didn’t get a chance to. He was about to tell me, but then we got interrupted by Everett.

Ah.

Have you talked to your Aunt Kimberly for advice about Everett?

I have, actually. She mostly said just to be patient, which I’m not good at, as you well know.

Yes, I do. It’s also hard to be patient when you care about somebody, and they’re suffering.

Especially when you can’t do anything to help.

Yeah.

Although I did ask Jada to talk to Bobby. I was hoping that she could convince him to let Everett out.

How’d that go?

I don’t know. Jada and I have been playing phone tag. But I’m assuming if she’d made any progress, I would have heard by now.

[phone rings] It’s Marlena.

Mm.

[phone beeps]

Hello. When? Where is he now? That’s great. Thank you for letting me know. I will. Talk soon.

I take it it’s good news?

Everett’s re-emerged. He’s been released from Bayview. I have to go see him.

Steph, wait. I– are you sure that’s a good idea?

[tense music]

You know, honey, maybe you need to give Everett a little time, you know, to reacclimate.

But we just talked about how impatient I am. And if you don’t count that disaster of a visit that I had with his alter, I haven’t seen Everett in a month and a half. Mom, I– I need to go talk to him. I need to– I need to know that he’s really back.

You really care about him, don’t you?

I do. And I think watching him go through all of this has made me realize just how much.

Then go. Go be with him. Go on.

[elevator dings]

[sighs]

[liquid sloshing]

Jada and I, when we were good, man, we were crazy about each other.

[slurps] Mmm. Can’t wait to pick up where we left off. Assuming that freak who killed Li Shin keeps up her end of the bargain.

[slurps]

[exhales] Whew. Wow. Detective Hunter, uh, it’s so great to see you.

 

[chuckles] Detective Hunter? You don’t have to pretend anymore, Bobby.

How’d you know it was me?

My cop instincts. And the way you looked at me.

I, uh– I’m sorry I tricked you. I just– I had to get out of that cuckoo’s nest. You’re not going to make me go back, are you?

Well, if I did that–

[door slams] –then I couldn’t do this.

 

[exhales]

[exhales] Let’s hope all my dreams come true. Mmm.

So now that Everett’s back in control–

I can’t get what I need from Bobby.

Ah.

Yeah. Um, the information that he claimed to have on Li Shin’s murder, you know, Everett can’t access what Bobby saw that night.

Unfortunately, I’m well acquainted with split personalities and how challenging they can be, to put it mildly. Abigail DiMera even named one of her alters after me. Gabby with a Y.

Oh.

So I know all too well how one personality can know one thing, and not the other. It– yeah.

Wow. Uh, well, as much as I am relieved that Everett’s back, I just can’t help but hope that there’s a way to get that information from Bobby.

You know, Rafe thinks Bobby is bluffing, playing games just so he can spend more time with you.

Yes, I do know that. But I’m telling you, my gut– my gut tells me that he was being straight with me.

And what about Li’s bloody fingerprint on Gil’s book? If Gil wasn’t the killer, then how do you explain that?

 

[sighs]

[tense music]

OK, time to make you disappear.

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And isn’t it lovely how things work out sometimes? At least no one can say I didn’t give you a proper burial.

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Please have the cemetery workers fill in Abigail DiMera’s grave. The last thing that this city needs is a lawsuit from some poor soul who tripped and fell in. Mm, thanks.

[phone beeps] Oh.

You know, I’m just trying to process Abigail’s coffin being empty.

I know. It’s creepy as hell.

Yeah. I mean, it could mean that Abigail is really alive.

Mm, if only. Oh my god, but it must be so hard on Chad to not know. Oh, poor– poor guy. He must be going out of his mind.

[exhales]

I mean, that’s unbelievable. Do you really think there’s a chance that Clyde has Abigail?

Well, I mean, you know, the empty coffin seems to back up his story.

Yeah, but I mean, that could be it. It could be a story. We all know that– that Clyde is capable of some crazy stuff.

Yeah, I know, I know. Rafe and Kayla, uh, said the same thing.

But you believe that he might be telling the truth.

There’s a video.

There’s a video?

Yeah. Uh, Clyde told me about a safe deposit box. Inside of it was a flash drive. And uh, it’s a video of a woman. And uh, you can’t really tell. You can’t see her face, but it could be her.

Oh my god.

Yeah. And it’s– it’s killing me to think that that, uh– that she could be out there somewhere. And I have no idea how to find her.

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Yeah, I must have watched the video a thousand times.

So it could be Abigail, or–

Yeah, or it could just be another one of Weston’s games.

 

[sighs] I am so sorry this is happening to you. I really am. I– is there anything that I can do?

No. Thank you, but no. I, um, I sent the video to be enhanced, and Jack’s there right now pushing them to get it done. So you know, nothing to do but sit around and wait.

OK. Can I wait with you?

Yeah. Yeah, I’d like that. Uh– um, the– your business proposition. Uh, what’s it about? I could use a distraction.

Are you sure?

Yes. Yeah. What are you and Abe working on?

 

[exhales] How do you feel about soap operas?

What you doing?

I’m reading up on “Body & Soul.”

Aw, are you missing your favorite TV show?

 

[laughs] Well, the reason I’m doing this research is that Kate and I might try to save my favorite TV show.

Save it how?

By producing it ourselves.

Uh.

[laughs] Abraham Carver, I didn’t know you had an interest in TV production.

Well, it’s– it’s Kate’s idea. She thinks that we can create a soap opera.

Oh. And now that “Body & Soul” has been canceled–

We might try to buy the rights.

Oh!

[laughs]

 

[laughs]

Well, uh, that sounds perfect to me.

So you don’t think it’s– it’s too ambitious? I mean, it’s going to be a lot of hard work.

 

[laughs] The way you feel about those characters? Oh, it would be a labor of love. Not to mention you already have a built-in audience, and you– you already know that show so well.

Well, I thought I did. But I mean, there are decades of history with this show. I mean, you have no idea of all the outlandish stories that have been told over the years.

Mm. Try me.

OK. All right. Well, there are aliens, talking dolls, split personalities.

[tense music]

 

[sighs] Stupid.

[knock at door] Jada.

[snaps fingers]

[panting] Oh, it’s you.

Who were you expecting?

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I’ll admit, I don’t know how the pieces of this puzzle fit together. Not yet.

So you think Bobby really saw something that night?

I do.

OK. So if Gil was the one that murdered Li, then we know he’s dead. And if it wasn’t him, I don’t like the idea of the killer just walking around free.

Me neither. Anyway, uh, I should probably go find your brother and fill him in on what happened today with Bobby.

I’ll save you some trouble. He said he was headed to the cemetery to check on Abigail’s grave.

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Once I get you into this grave, I’ll cover you with enough dirt that no one knows you’re down there. Then they’ll fill in the rest for me, and no one will ever be the wiser. Sounds like something you’d hear on one of those true crime podcasts.

Rafe?

Oh, shoot.

Rafe, you here? Oh my god, Rafe!

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So if Abe and I secure the rights to “Body & Soul,” we’ll be able to produce it right here in Salem.

Well, look, I don’t– I don’t know anything about soaps, you know? I know my mom used to watch them, but I don’t remember anything about them, so…

Yeah, well, there’s definitely a lot fewer than there used to be. But Abe and I are very confident that we can grow the existing audience and make a substantial profit.

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Well, look, I had a good time, you know, working on Johnny’s project with him, you know, even though it never got off the ground. So yeah, sure. I’ll dip my toe in the entertainment world one more time.

What? OK. Is that a yes?

Yes. Definite yes. Sure. Let’s make some soap.

Yes!

Oh, I would love being married to a big-time TV producer.

[laughter] Ooh, do you think we’ll get to go to the Daytime Emmys?

Oh, let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. Kate and I have to secure the rights first.

Oh, wait. Does this mean we need to move to LA?

No, no, no. Definitely not. Definitely not. There are tax incentives to shoot locally.

Oh, OK. But, well, do you think you could convince those actors to leave the glamour of Hollywood and move to our little humble little hamlet here in the Midwest?

I don’t know. I hope so. I– I know the, uh, the fans, they would prefer to use the same person. But, well, if we have to, we can always recast.

Recast?

Yeah. I mean, on soaps, they– they do it all the time, and fans seem to be cool with it.

Mm.

Ava, hi. Sorry I ambushed you earlier. I don’t blame you for rushing off. I want you to know that I’m serious about reviving the Gabi Chic brand at DiMera. Call me back so that we can make this happen. I’m already putting together a team.

How exciting! Where do I sign up?

[tense music]

Oh my god! Oh my god! Who did this to you? All right. OK, good, you still have a pulse. Stay with me. Stay with me, baby. I’m going to get you some help.

[phone beeps]

Sorry about that. Um, I ordered room service. And so I thought it was the food.

Oh, that’s OK. I should have called first.

Yeah. No, no. Um, how did you know, I was discharged?

Marlena told me. I just– I can’t believe you’re really back.

Yeah.

I was so worried I’d never see you again.

Um, I appreciate your concern. Uh, it means a lot to me.

There’s so much I need to tell you. I– I don’t even know where to begin.

Yeah. There’s– there’s something I need to tell you too.

You go first.

OK. Um, it’s about us.

What about us?

 

[exhales] I’m afraid you and I, we can’t see each other anymore.

[dramatic music]

Well, I am relieved that we can stay here in Salem while you work on “Body & Soul.”

Yeah.

Well, I’d hate to be so far away from Chanel.

You know, if this had happened a few weeks ago, you would have been pushing us to move to LA.

Mm. But not now, now that she and Johnny are staying. Oh, and she’s– she’s doing– you know, she’s doing a little bit better. You know, psychologically, I mean. She’s really anxious to reopen the bakery.

Well, for the record, I would never ask you to leave your children. Or your job as mayor.

Well, I appreciate that. But with all the things going on at city hall, I just might have to give all that up anyway.

What now?

Well, as you know, I had to deal with all that recall nonsense. And now there’s this whole fallout from EJ’s press conference. Stephanie Johnson thought it would be a good opportunity for my new DA to improve his image. But then Gabi DiMera exposed him as a liar.

Yeah. It was pretty shocking.

Ooh, yes, it was. Oh, whew! And if you and Kate ever have any trouble coming up with any stories for “Body & Soul,” well, you– you can feel free to steal that one. Ooh, a district attorney trying to pass off another man’s baby as his own. Oh, sheesh! Ooh.

Well, this, uh– this town has some pretty wild stories.

Mm-hmm.

So if we ever needed inspiration–

 

[chuckles]

OK, then. I’m going to send the paperwork over for you to sign.

Great.

But no rush on it, because I know you have a lot on your mind. You’ll keep me notified about Abigail?

Yeah, I will.

Look, I don’t want to get your– your hopes up. But I think it’s worth noting that you have lost Abigail before, and by some miracle, she came back to you. So it’s really not a remote possibility that that could happen again.

Well, I definitely have thought about that too. Maybe that’s why I haven’t been able to move on all these years. Because subconsciously, I feel like she’s still out there.

[gentle music]

You don’t want to see me anymore?

It’s not about what I want. It’s– it’s about what I need. Dr. Evans thinks that I have a long way to go, you know, before I’m– I’m fully integrated. That it’s– it’s– it’s going to take a lot of therapy.

Sure. Of course.

Which means I really– I shouldn’t be dating anyone right now. Because you know, I have to focus all my energy into– into becoming mentally healthy.

Right.

I’m so sorry.

No– oh, don’t be. Don’t be. Your mental health comes first. And, um– and I will be there for you as a friend.

Thank you. I– I feel awful about this. But I– but I know it’s for the best.

[sighs] It wouldn’t be fair to you either, you know? Just given my mental struggles, for us to– for us to be involved.

Right. I get it. And I respect your decision. But I want you to know if you need me, I’m here for you.

You really are the best. I’ll never forget how hard you fought for me.

I just want you to be happy, Everett. Take care.

You too. Oh, god.

[sniffs]

[exhales]

Anyway, Ava, uh, call me. Hi. You’re–

Connie. Connie Viniski. I was at your press conference.

Oh.

I congratulated you on your release.

I remember now.

I knew you didn’t kill Li Shin.

Right. Uh, I’m glad that they finally found the evidence to prove my innocence.

Sorry to eavesdrop, but I couldn’t help but overhear. You’re reviving Gabi Chic.

That’s the plan.

Well, I’d love to come work for you.

OK. Uh, do you have any experience in corporate retail?

I sure do. And I have so many of your products. Your wigs, your lavender candles, your jade eggs.

[chuckles] I’m a Gabi Chic stan.

Oh.

[chuckles] OK. So you know a lot about my brand. Uh, why don’t you send me your résumé?

Will do. And I promise if you give me the chance, you won’t regret it. I’m extremely loyal, for one thing. You’d never have to worry about me stabbing you in the back.

Hmm.

We got a four-centimeter stab wound. He’s lost a lot of blood. Type and cross for two units.

On it.

We need to keep track of his BP, OK? We don’t want him going into hypovolemia. I need an X-ray to check his spine, an ultrasound eval to make sure that there’s no renal laceration or any other organs affected.

Kayla, how bad is it?

Listen, I know you’re worried, but you need to step outside, please.

OK, OK. Please, just don’t let him die.

I promise you– I promise you we will take care of him, OK? Please go out.

[machine beeping]

Rafe, I love you.

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Good news. Chad is going to invest in the show.

Oh, Kate, that is wonderful.

[laughs]

I believe that we have the capital to pull this off, Abe.

Oh. Well, I want in on it too. I can write you two a nice big check.

Um, I don’t think that’s a good idea.

Why not?

Because we’re going to need city permits to shoot here locally.

Yeah, and you’re the mayor.

Oh. OK. Yeah, I think I see where you’re going with this.

[laughter]

You know, that’s why I didn’t ask you to invest. Yeah, it’s, um– well, we do appreciate the offer.

Yes, we do. We definitely appreciate the offer. The other good news is that I managed to arrange a meeting with the studio.

You mean they’re– they’re interested in selling the rights?

Yes, they are.

Oh, that is just– this is actually going to happen.

Yes. Yes. Believe it, Abe, because you and I are going to bring “Body & Soul” back from the dead.

[laughter]

When my mom told me about Abigail, I had to stop by and see how you’re doing.

Yeah, I’m hanging in there.

 

[sighs] I just– I hope so much that there’s a, you know, a positive outcome.

Yeah, you and me both. So, um, any updates on Everett?

Actually, he was released from Bayview today.

Yeah? Well, that’s good news, right? – I feel awful about this. But I– but I know it’s for the best.

[sighs] It wouldn’t be fair to you either, you know? Just given my mental struggles, for us to– for us to be involved.

Right. I get it. And I respect your decision. But I want you to know if you need me, I’m here for you.

You really are the best. I’ll never forget how hard you fought for me.

It is, yeah. I mean, he has a long way to go. But at least Bobby is not in control of his life anymore.

What are you doing here? If someone sees us together–

Relax, Bobby. I was careful. You are still Bobby, right?

Yes. I faked being Everett so that I could get out of Bayview and avoid telling Jada that you killed Li.

So you’re keeping quiet about that?

Just like I promised. What are you doing to hold up your end of the bargain?

[ominous music]

You search every inch of that cemetery, and you find the son of a bitch who stabbed the commissioner. Keep me posted.

[tense music]

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So you think I should ask you again, huh?

Well, like I said earlier, just because I turned you down the first time– I don’t know. Maybe I see things differently now.

Oh, differently?

Mm-hmm.

Differently how?

Well, if I can be serious for a moment–

OK.

 

[sighs] My failed marriage, you know, which you now know way more than I’m sure you wanted to. And before that, there was Eric, which also ended very badly, as you know as well. And they were just– they were just disasters, both of them. And uh, I don’t know, it just really got me kind of cynical, you know, about– about relationships in general. And I just viewed relationships, that they just– I don’t know, like men couldn’t be trusted. I just couldn’t trust them. And I don’t know, then you came along. And you’ve really proved me wrong.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah, because you are such a sweet person. And you are loyal, and you’re honest, and you’re kind. And you are sexy.

Ooh.

 

[laughs] And I’m just so lucky to have you. You, Rafe Hernandez, you’re my person. And I think you should ask me again.

Do you?

Uh-huh.

All right, Jada Hunter. Jada, the sweetest girl I’ve ever met, who also is sweet and kind and loyal and sexy.

 

[laughs]

You want to move in with me? Oh–

Yes, I do.

Yes?

I do. Yes, I do.

Mmm.

[melancholy music]

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[elevator dings]

Jada, where’s my brother?

They’re working on him now.

How is he?

He’s lost a lot of blood. Someone stabbed him from behind.

Oh my god. Who could have done this?

How soon is Rafe Hernandez out of the picture?

It’s already done.

What? Really? You sure?

Trust me, honey. The police commissioner is not going to be a problem for you, or anyone else, ever again.

[dramatic music]

[exhales]

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There’s no spinal involvement. It looks like–

[machine beeping rapidly] Increase the oxygen flow. He’s going into shock. We’re losing him.

[dramatic music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[gentle music]

Oh, Jada. [chuckles] It’s so good to see you. Come in. Join me for breakfast. Look at this delicious, delicious powdered eggs. Pro tip– skip it. Stick with the coffee and donuts for breakfast. [laughs]

OK. You know, this isn’t a social call, Bobby. I am here on official police business. You told me that if I came back here, we could talk more about the murder of Li Shin.

Mm-hmm.

[sobbing] I didn’t mean to do it, Li. I didn’t mean to do it. I swear. [weeps]

Bobby, if you don’t tell me what you know, you will never see me again. [tense music]

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Fine. Enjoy your powdered eggs.

Jada, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

[sighs]

OK. I’ll tell you everything.

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[ominous music]

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I hope you like mushrooms, love. Oh, I get it. You’re thinking about that podcast we just listened to on Australian death caps. Well, these are perfectly safe, I swear. Straight out of the can. Li, your eggs are getting cold.

Yeah. Well, I actually don’t like mushrooms.

Oh. Well, more for me, then. [chuckles]

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Hey.

You want some coffee?

Uh, no, I can’t stay, but, um, what did you need?

Oh, well, I have the papers from HR, and you will be in charge of recruiting new assets for the company.

Oh. Great. I can do that. But how come I couldn’t sign these over at the office?

Oh, well, because I’m having it deep-cleaned to remove the stench of desperation that EJ left. Is there a problem?

Yeah. You know there is. Gabi lives here, and I would like to minimize my chance of running into her, since I slept with her husband. [soft dramatic music]

Oh.

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Am I dreaming?

Mm. This definitely feels very real to me.

Mm. Don’t.

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

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You don’t want to make love to me?

I have a headache.

A headache?

Caused by you.

Stefan, please. We already talked about what happened at the press conference.

What happened? [chuckles] What happened at the press conference is that you deliberately blew EJ’s life up. I begged you. You promised me that you weren’t gonna say anything about Jude being Eric’s child, and you gleefully announced it to the public. [soft dramatic music]

Again, I never technically promised a thing. And why are we talking about EJ? Why are we talking at all? I would think that months and months after abstinence, that you would not be able to keep your hands off of me.

[sighs] Gabi, it’s just that–

Oh, that’s right. You have a headache.

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Well, now I have one too. I’m gonna go.

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[sighs]

You’re in a good mood today, considering you just learned someone saw you covered in my blood on the night I was murdered.

Oh, I’m not worried about Bobby Stein. Not at all. You see, he’s got it real bad for the detective on the case, Jada Hunter.

Hmm. You’ve lost me.

I’ve asked him to keep his mouth shut about seeing me on the night in question. And in exchange for his silence, I’ve agreed to get rid of his romantic rival, Commissioner Rafe Hernandez.

Are you gonna murder him the way you murdered me?

Killing you, my love, was a crime of passion. And we both know it wasn’t my fault. [eerie music]

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Yes?

Li, it’s me, Connie Viniski. You haven’t forgotten about our date at Small Bar, have you?

That– that was months ago. Uh, how did you find out where I live?

You told me, silly.

Hmm. Did I? Well, what are you doing here dressed like that?

I was on my way to my ballroom dancing lesson. My cha-cha partner canceled at the last minute, and I realized your place is right on the way to the studio, so it seemed like fate brought me to your door. [laughs] Would you like to join me for a lesson?

[chuckles] Um, no. No, no. I’m sorry. I have two left feet. But thanks, anyway.

Oh, what– what about bowling, then?

Look, uh, Connie, I don’t mean to be rude, but could you please just leave me alone? I’m having a very bad day.

I’ll just have to make it better, then.

Connie, I don’t– OK.

Look, can I be honest with you? I’ve probably had over first dates. Second ones I can count on one hand. Men, for the most part, are clueless Neanderthals, you know? But you are different. I can tell. When I talked, you actually listened. It did warm my heart, Li Shin.

Well, I’m glad, but–

And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about you since that night!

It was last July.

I know. And believe me, I wanted to make my move much, much sooner, but you started dating that snake of a DA. But now that you’re done with her, I thought you and I could pick up where we left off.

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If you had only said yes, things would be so different now.

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I’m sorry to bother you at home. This won’t take long.

It’s all right. What can I do for you?

Jada said she already spoke with you about what’s going on with her ex, Bobby.

Yes, she did.

I know you can’t tell me anything that you have discussed in your therapy sessions, but I want your professional opinion. I mean, do you think that this guy really knows anything about what happened with Li Shin’s murder?

Well, that could be a fabrication. He could be telling Jada that because he just wants her to come and see him again.

Right. Exactly. And with that said, do you think that it’s OK for her to be alone with him right now, in his mental state?

Oh, no, no. From what I’m seeing, he’s not dangerous.

OK. But from what you’re seeing. But that could change, right?

[sighs] Look, Bayview is a very secure place, and doctors are very close by when there are visitors. But what you should know is that– that somebody with mental illness is far more likely to be the victim of a crime than the perpetrator of one.

Right. Yeah. Jada’s been trying to persuade me of that, but still, I just don’t like her being alone with this guy.

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I’m waiting, Bobby. Who killed Li Shin?

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– Oh, I’m not worried. Commish or no commish, Jada will come around.

What, you think she’s going to be so grateful to you for helping her solve Li’s murder that she’s going to fall into your arms and declare her undying love for you? Please. You’re just part of the job to her. And when the job is done, she’s going back to the boyfriend, the one with only one personality.

You did your research.

It doesn’t take a lot of effort to sneak a look at a chart around here.

Well, either way, I think I’ll take my chances.

Or…

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What if there’s an easier solution for both of us?

Which is what?

You keep my name out of this, and I’ll take care of the commish.

Answer me, Bobby. Please. What did you see the night of Li Shin’s murder?

Yeah. Um– um– [grunts] Ah!

Bobby, are you OK?

[groans]

Oh, my God, Bobby. What is going on?

[groans, pants]

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Why are you calling me Bobby? I’m Everett.

I know that Jada is more than capable of taking care of herself.

And I know in this difficult situation, you must be concerned about her emotionally.

Yeah. She cares about Bobby. She wants to help him. And you know, Stephanie, uh, she believes that all these visits with Jada were going to cause Everett to reemerge. But it seems like it’s having the opposite effect.

Bobby is determined to keep Everett at bay. He just doesn’t want to have him feel threatened.

Yeah. And is there any way to change that?

Well, of course, we hope so. You know, we do understand what caused Bobby’s emergence. We just want to make sure that now we get Everett back.

Uh-huh. [soft dramatic music]

Everett?

Where am I?

You’re in Bayview Sanitarium.

Sanitarium? The last thing that I remember, I was with– I was with you and– and Stephanie, in my room at the– at the Salem Inn. And we were talking–

Everett, just listen. Hold tight, OK? I’m going to call someone and tell them that you had a breakthrough.

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It all started to go wrong when you took up with that tramp Melinda Trask.

How do you figure that? [tense music]

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How do you know about me and Melinda?

I read about it in Lady Whistleblower’s column. But Melinda was all wrong for you. For God’s sake, she tried to have you thrown in prison. And what did you see in her in the first place?

It wasn’t a real relationship. She was just trying to get the goods on me. And after her and Gabi, I’m sure you understand that I’m not ready to start dating again anytime soon.

Well, if tonight’s no good, how about tomorrow?

I don’t think so.

Then when? Look, I know those two women hurt you, but I can heal you, Li. And I know you need healing. I mean, I know you’re seeing a psychiatrist.

What? How do you know that?

I was at the hospital recently, and I saw you going into the office of Dr. Marlena Evans.

So you’ve been stalking me?

I don’t think it’s stalking when you care about the person, and they care about you.

Hey! Hey, listen, all right? I’m gonna be blunt, all right? I don’t care about you. I– I hardly know you, for one thing.

But you can get to know me. Please, just give me a chance.

No, OK? That’s not going to happen. Now, please, I think it’s time for you to leave.

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Hey! Get out of here!

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OK. OK, fine. Fine. I’m gonna call the police.

No, don’t, don’t! Please don’t. Please don’t. I won’t let anyone hurt you ever again.

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[groans]

Oh! Oh, no. [somber music]

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You stabbed me in the back.

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The only way that Gabi is gonna find out that you slept with Stefan is by overhearing you talking about it. She’s not gonna just look at you and go, “Oh, you’ve been lusting after my husband!”

Because I’m not!

And you never were.

OK, still, all right, it’s not real comfortable to be around the two of them together. Can you please understand that?

I can. I can understand, you know? And I’m never gonna invite you over here ever again. Just keep your mouth shut about it, hmm?

Keep your mouth shut about what?

Oh. You know what? I have to take this. Excuse me. [soft dramatic music]

Gabi. Hey. [chuckles] All right. So the reason I’m here is Kristen, she put me in charge of business affairs over at DiMera.

Oh, wow. I hadn’t heard.

They haven’t put out a press release yet.

Oh. Well, I won’t say anything, except congratulations.

Thanks. Oh, and um, congratulations to you too, on being let go from Statesville.

Thank you. Since you’re here, there is something I need to talk to you about.

Me? OK. Um, what is it?

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You and my husband.

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Me and Stefan? What about us?

Ava, I know that after Gil Carter died, Clyde Weston forced Stefan into helping you run drugs through the Bistro.

Well, he was threatening my son. I felt I had no other choice.

Stefan felt he had no choice either, especially after Clyde was also threatening me, as I’m sure you know. I just want to say that I’m grateful to you. I know that you had to make sacrifices in order to make this arrangement work and help keep me safe. I’m also glad that Stefan didn’t have to go through this ordeal alone.

Ava. Am I, uh, interrupting something?

I was just on my way out.

Hey. What the hell was that about?

It wasn’t my fault.

That you plunged a knife into my back?

Gabi and Melinda are the reason you rejected me. None of this would have happened otherwise. [gentle music] Oh, no, Li. I didn’t mean to do that. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. Wait. I’m not sorry. It wasn’t my fault. You said you wouldn’t go out with me because you had a very bad day, and that was because of the hell that Gabi put you through, and the hell that Melinda put you through on top of that.

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[sighs] Gabi needs to take responsibility and see what she’s done to you. There. That should get that bitch over here before your body even gets cold.

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Goodnight, my love.

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We couldn’t be together in life, but in death, you will forever be mine.

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[knocking]

Ava, I know you’re in there. We need to talk.

Oh, my God. [tense music]

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Ava. Oh! [ominous music]

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Gil Carter. What were the odds he’d pick that moment to stop by?

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Hey. You OK?

Yeah. Uh, I’m just a little disoriented. How long have I been here?

A few weeks.

[exhales] I guess you were right. I guess I really did have DID.

Everett?

Dr. Evans.

Oh, it is so good to see you.

It’s really good to be back. I just– I don’t understand. How did I end up here?

Well, your doctors thought you would do better with inpatient care.

Did I consent to that?

No. It was involuntary. We were concerned about your mental health, and you were not capable of consent.

Right. Because Bobby took over. [tense music]

Well, he’s gone, and I’m back.

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I’d really like to get out of here. [chuckles]

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What the hell are you even doing in my house?

Oh, I asked her here. Ava is my friend and employee.

Your employee?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah. Kristen just gave me a

Why the hell would she do that?

I can run DiMera as I damn well please, thank you. Ava was wasting her talents over at Roman’s greasy spoon.

OK, you can hire whoever the hell you want, but in the future, maybe keep your business meetings in the confines of the DiMera office.

OK, going forward, that is the plan. [tense music]

What the hell were you and Gabi talking about, anyway?

Oh, would you relax? I don’t want Gabi to find out about us any more than you do, OK? And all we talked about was how you and I helped to ensure her safety. Gabi said she’s grateful that I let you lean on me while she was in prison.

[chuckles] If only she knew how much leaning was going on. [laughs]

Oh, sis. How are you doing?

Ah, a lot better than I was when I was in lockup.

Oh. Well, that’s good. Oh, hey, will you tell Stefan I need him to come down to the station and give me a statement? Uh, I need him to go on record about what he knew, and when, about Jude’s paternity switch.

He already told you everything he knows.

Yeah, well.

And he’s still pretty pissed about me after everything that happened at the press conference. It’s a sore subject, so I think that you should reach out to him directly.

OK. I will. Yeah. And um, there is, uh– there is another case that we could talk about.

Is there some other crime I’m being falsely accused of? [soft acoustic music]

No. No, but, uh– but there is something that you should probably know.

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[tense music]

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I wanted Gabi to get caught standing over your dead body, and I was worried Ava’s boss was going to ruin my whole plan.

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What the hell happened to you?

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Still got a heartbeat. Barely. Probably beyond help. And I don’t need this kind of trouble. [sighs]

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[sighs] If he had called an ambulance right then and there, you might still be alive.

So now you’re gonna blame Gil for what you did?

I didn’t have to. Lucky for me, a judge did. And if it wasn’t for Bobby Stein, I would have gotten away with it scot-free.

You have made a breakthrough. I do think, for your own safety, you should stay here a few more days.

Oh. I– I appreciate that. And I know that I need more therapy, you know? But I have a job. And uh– and a relationship that I– that I miss terribly, that I have been neglecting, that are important to me. And I guess now that Bobby’s gone… I just feel like– like I need to be in control of my own life again.

You need to figure out what trauma caused the DID in the first place.

I know that. I absolutely know that. And I’m– I’m committed to having as many sessions with you, Dr. Evans, as you think I need.

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I want to heal. But I do feel strongly that I need to be out in the real world in order to do that, to make that progress.

Dr. Evans, in your professional opinion, do you think that Everett is a danger to himself or others?

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No. I don’t. You’ve made a very persuasive case. I will sign your release.

Thank you. Both of you. For everything. [ominous music]

[laughs]

Shut up, Kristen.

Oh, my God. Relax, little brother. I’m just playing with you.

Well, I’m not amused. And any idea when your little business meeting is gonna wrap up? ‘Cause I’d like for you to be done before my wife gets back.

Oh, OK. All right. Let’s look at this.

[clears throat]

We’re done.

Thank you. Uh, you know what? No rest for the wicked. Excuse me. I need to take this again.

OK. Just– [tense music]

You know she hates my wife, right? And she would love to tell Gabi what happened between us.

All right. She likes me. She just hired me. It’s not gonna happen.

What about Harris?

Well, you know, he’s a man of few words. And he’s not really into gossip. And besides, he just– he left Salem.

Oh, I hadn’t heard. I’m sorry to hear that. I know how much he meant to you. [soft dramatic music]

So Jada’s ex said that he knows who killed Li Shin, and that it wasn’t Gil Carter?

And he won’t say who it was. [bright acoustic music]

That’s crazy.

So is he.

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But the evidence against Gil is what got me exonerated.

Yeah, and nothing can change that. You’re in the clear. And honestly, I don’t think that this guy knows anything. I think he’s just– just blowing smoke so he can spend more time with Jada.

Right.

Gabi, hey. I didn’t say it because I wanted you to worry. I just didn’t– I don’t want you to hear it from someone else.

I appreciate that.

Gabi, you have already lost enough time over Li’s murder. You’re free now. You’re free, thank God, OK? And it’s time for you to focus on getting your life back.

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– Gabi and Gil. I got two separate people to take the fall for your murder.

Doesn’t make you any less guilty.

You’re the one who said Gabi’s name in the hospital before you died. You knew it was her fault. You wanted her to take the blame.

Maybe I was afraid she was next. I was trying to warn her. And if you’re having thoughts of avenging my death by hurting Gabi, I swear–

Relax. I’m not worried about Gabi. She can rot in hell for all I care. It’s Bobby Stein I need to deal with. [ominous music]

I will talk to your doctors about getting your release.

Thank you, Dr. Evans.

And I’m very glad that you’re receptive to continued therapy.

I am, absolutely. And I’m– I feel really grateful that I’ll be with you. You’ve helped me a lot.

Thank you. Take care, Everett.

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I’m grateful to you too, Jada, for standing by me. I know it hasn’t been easy.

Right. Well, I had an ulterior motive for coming down here today.

What’s that?

Do you remember talking to me about Li Shin?

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That guy who was murdered last year? What about him?

Uh– never mind. Don’t even worry about it. Uh, you just focus on getting well, OK?

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[breathes deeply]

You keep my name out of this, and I’ll take care of the commish.

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[sighs] Sounds like a plan.

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Getting my life back? I don’t even know what that means. I– I don’t have a home. No job. It’s like I’m totally starting over.

Well, I wouldn’t say that. I mean, you’ve got, um– you have a husband and a daughter and the world’s most amazing brother.

Who’s on my side no matter what.

Always. Well, I wish I could stay longer, but I’ve got to go. I’ve got to get over to the cemetery.

Cemetery? Why?

All right. Well, if I tell you, this has to stay between us, OK?

Sure. What’s going on?

Well, I don’t know a lot yet, but there’s a slight chance that Abigail DiMera is still alive. [tense music]

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Where is Ava?

She left. For good, hopefully.

And your lovely wife?

Out.

Oh. Is there trouble in paradise?

We’ll work through it.

Ah, yes, yes. Uh, but I doubt Nicole and EJ will, since Gabi dropped a bomb on their marriage. And I should have connected those dots when he asked me to hire Melinda Trask. [sighs] Well, I should have realized it was all about Jude.

I was prepared to take that secret to my grave.

[laughs] Yeah, but you couldn’t resist the urge to engage in pillow talk. [chuckles] I bet it’s safe to say that you will not be sharing that other secret with Gabi.

I still can’t believe Ava squawked to you.

Oh, my God. Stefan, you don’t have anything to worry about. You helped me become CEO of DiMera. I mean, I don’t have a reason to make your life miserable.

Hmm. For now.

[sighs] You know, even if you did give me cause, Stefan, I would never do that to Ava. She’s not going to say anything to anyone. She feels really bad about what you two did. She wants to stay as far away from you and Gabi as possible.

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Ava. Hi.

Hey.

Can we talk?

Didn’t we talk just a few minutes ago?

We did. I was just having breakfast with Rafe. And, well, among other things, he was just telling me about how I need to get my life back.

Mm.

I think you might be able to help me with that.

Me? How?

Look, I know you and I haven’t exactly gotten along in the past. We’ve had lots of issues.

Yeah, to put it mildly.

Right. Uh, but in the interest of moving forward, I figured that with you working at DiMera and bringing new business in, that I have something that might be of interest to you.

Really? OK. And uh, what business would that be?

Gabi Chic, of course. The brand has a lot of value, and it would fill in the gap left by Basic Black. What do you think about working together? [dramatic acoustic music]

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I totally trust your judgment, Dr. Evans. I just hope that Everett is really ready to be on his own.

Well, he no longer meets the criteria for an involuntary hold. So he’s entirely welcome to do what he wants.

Right, right. I get that. Uh, by the way, I– I asked him a few questions about the Li Shin murder when you were arranging his discharge, but he didn’t seem to remember talking to me about it.

Well, why would he? I mean, if Bobby had the experience, why would Everett have the memory of it?

Right. Yeah, of course. You know, I’m very happy that Everett is back. But now I have no way of knowing if what Bobby told me about Gil Carter being innocent or not is true. [ominous music] And if it were true, we may never know who really killed Li Shin.

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OK, Connie. I held up my end of the bargain. Faked letting Everett out so that I didn’t have to tell Jada that you killed Li Shin. Now you’d better do your part– get Rafe out of my way.

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Yes, Paulina. I’m at the gravesite now. We’ve finished processing the scene. Make sure you send someone down here to fill in this hole. Thanks. Yeah, an open grave can definitely be dangerous. Yeah.

[screams]

[grunts] [groaning]

[tense music]

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Julie, I’m sorry to barge in like this.

Oh, no, no. I’m happy for the company. Uh, Doug is upstairs watching “Yellowstone,” you know, that–that modern Western that’s on Peacock. Do you and Steve watch it?

Yeah. Of course we do. We’re completely hooked.

Us too.

Well, listen, I don’t want to keep you. And, um, listen, the only reason that I am stopping by is because I’m concerned about Chad. I’ve been trying to reach him, but he hasn’t answered the phone. I sent him texts. He’s just not responding.

He’s not available, darling. He’s at the cemetery, at Abigail’s grave. [tense music]

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Thanks, Jack. Look, I know this wasn’t an easy decision.

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I can’t believe we’re doing this. It’s–it’s ghastly.

Coffin’s ready to be opened.

Are you sure you’re ready for this?

And this is happening, isn’t it?

Mm. When I’m attracted to someone, I don’t like to waste time. I’m betting you feel the same way. [rhythmic music]

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I’m so sorry to bother you at home, Dr. Evans. But your office said that you left for the day.

Oh, right. Yeah, I was just having some tea. Would you like some?

Ooh. Uh, no thank you.

Ah. Well, please. I can guess why you’re here. I, um–I saw your ex-husband at Bayview. And he was very eager to have another visit from you. Did you go?

[sighs] [knocking on door]

Jada? Is that you? [door opens]

Sorry to disappoint. [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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Stephanie told me that she asked you to go and talk to Bobby.

Right, because she didn’t get anywhere. So she thought that maybe I’d have better luck in getting Bobby to let Everett out. But I didn’t, as it turns out.

Oh. Neither did I.

Mm. Dr. Evans, you said that Bobby mentioned me when you went to go see him.

Mm-hmm.

Did he say anything else, other than he was eager to see me?

No, he didn’t. Look, I know you had a very difficult time with Bobby, and I’m–I’m sorry to involve you in this. This must also be very difficult for you.

It is. It has been. Um, Bobby– seeing him today was– was difficult, yes, but not for the reason that you think.

Really? Why?

He dangled some information about one of my cases.

Which case?

Bobby claims that he knows who murdered Li Shin. [tense music]

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Well, aren’t you going to say hello?

[shushing] Shut up. Shut up, Everett. I’m in charge now, damn it.

[crying] I didn’t mean to do it, Li. I didn’t mean to do it. I swear. [crying]

What the hell? Do we know each other?

I’m Connie Viniski.

Sorry. Never heard that name before.

What about the name Li Shin? Does that one ring any bells? [tense music]

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So you’ve been Chad’s sounding board during all this?

Well, I’ve tried to stand by him. We’re–we’re both grappling with all of this uncertainty.

I–I know it’s very unsettling.

Chad’s an emotional wreck, Kayla. He’s constantly reliving Abigail’s horrific death. And then to be told all of this… Chad shared with me, you are the one that came up with the idea of opening the grave and exhuming her body.

Yeah. Yeah, I was. And as extreme a suggestion as that may seem, I mean, not to state the obvious, but if Chad finds out that her body is actually in the grave, then it can end this whole speculation that she could possibly be alive.

Yes. Yes, it will certainly do that.

I have to say that I– well, now that I know where Chad is, I feel a little bit better. I mean, I know that he was taking his request to Paulina and that she had approved it, but then I heard something about hitting a snag, and I just– I was just concerned about him.

It wasn’t a snag. It was a person. [tense music]

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No, I am not OK.

Do you need– uh, need a minute?

No. I don’t need a minute. It’s not physically. Damn it, Chad. From the toughest prison in the country, that son of a bitch Weston has us dancing to his tune. We’re going to open that thing, and we’re gonna find out that that sadist is just inflicting pain on us again. He’s gonna let us relive losing Abigail all over again.

Jack, listen to me. Clyde very well may be lying. But if there is even a one-in-a-million chance that Abby is alive–

[inhales sharply] Yes. OK. Right. Let’s do this.

Go ahead. [dramatic music]

[exhales]

[exhales shaky breath]

Oh, my god.

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Oh! Wait, wait, wait. Just a minute.

Um, sure. Uh, no problem. Uh, I mean, I’m fine if you want to slow down. We don’t have to sleep together– for at least another minutes.

Actually… I don’t know if I want us to sleep together at all. [gentle music]

[chuckles softly]

When Jack found out about this, he– horrified, he was horrified. And then he was furious. And then poor Chad had to bear all the brunt of that.

Well, I mean, can you blame him? Can you imagine being Jack and getting a phone call from somebody you know at City Hall, with no warning whatsoever, and they tell you they are digging up your daughter’s grave?

Well, he finally agreed after he saw the video. I suppose it is the one way to find out if Clyde– dear old Clyde– is telling the truth.

I tell you, this is just surreal. I cannot believe I’m even having this conversation. I am the one who declared Abigail dead.

You don’t sound sure.

You know, after everything that’s happened to the people I love, including my husband, I would be foolish to think that this was impossible.

Right. Well, our family’s certainly had its share of losses but… we’ve had our miracles too. Wow, they have been at the cemetery a long time now. They must know something.

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They opened the wrong coffin. I mean, didn’t they? I mean– [stammering] If it isn’t– if it’s Abigail’s, then–

Jack, it’s–it’s hers. It’s hers.

What do you want us to do?

I don’t–I don’t know. Just– Um… I don’t–uh, we got it from here. Thanks. [somber music]

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And Bobby claims to have seen the killer shortly after Li Shin’s murder took place. Very close by.

[sighs] What led up to this revelation?

Mm. It was a big game of keep-away.

Yeah. Conversations with Bobby sometimes feel like a– a chess match, don’t they?

Yes, they do. But, Dr. Evans, I’ve been reading a lot about this whole DID thing. So I know that Bobby is his own personality, separate from Everett. But what I’m wondering is, does that mean that he has his own motivations outside of protecting Everett?

What are you getting at?

OK. So these– these verbal chess matches, it’s very clear to me that he wants me to keep visiting him. He’s trying to restart our relationship.

So you think maybe he’s just trying to manipulate you?

I don’t know, you know? And I really don’t know if alters are even capable of doing something like that, which is why I really wanted to come talk to you. In your professional opinion, do you think Bobby is telling the truth about Li Shin’s murder case? Or is he just stringing me along, to give me a reason to keep coming back to Bayview?

[scoffs]

Li Shin. Li Shin.

He was murdered last November.

Yeah. I think I maybe heard something about that.

You maybe heard something about it?

You know, I’m a– I’m a journalist. So these news stories just sort of run together.

I suppose they do. But well, I just thought this one news story in particular might have stood out for you.

Nothing springs to mind.

Interesting. And sorry to seem so dense. Obviously there’s no reason to not take you at your word. But if you don’t know anything about Li’s murder, why did you tell the police you do? [tense music]

So you don’t want– what don’t you want, exactly?

Anything? This? I– excuse me while I have a complete mental break. But I think we should– I think we should– stop.

Huh. Wow. OK, then, uh–

OK. No, no, no. Don’t be mad. Don’t be mad. This is not personal, I swear. You’re obviously– well, if it’s obvious, and believe me, it is, I shouldn’t have to say anything. But I will anyway because you are incredibly hot and cute and altogether irresistible. And I thought I wanted to not resist you, and at first, I did.

You wanna try it again, just to be sure?

No. I don’t know what the point would be. I, um– I’m not feeling much of a spark.

Really? OK. Um… [chuckles] You know, hey, uh, don’t worry about it. It happens.

I’m sorry. And thank you for understanding.

Yeah, no problem. It is a funny way to treat your first groupie, though.

Oh, god. I’ve lost a fan, haven’t I?

No, never.

You’re being very kind. I feel awful. Can I– can I buy you dinner, at least?

No, hey. It’s OK. I’m gonna hop.

OK. Wait. Kerry, Kerry. Come here, come here. Come here.

[moans softly] [exhales]

I just wanted to be sure.

You could call me Dylan, if it helps. OK. Night, Brenda.

Mm. What is wrong with me? [exhales]

So, Doug, are you all caught up on “Yellowstone”?

That cliffhanger was a doozy.

[laughs] Yeah. We can’t wait for the next episode. Oh, Kayla, why don’t you stay here and watch it with us?

Oh, I’d love to. But I promised Steve I wouldn’t until he got back in town. We only watch it together.

Oh, we do too.

Yeah.

So, Kayla, what brought you here today?

Darling. Darling, um, there’s something I haven’t told you about. But now that Jack knows–

Now that Jack knows what?

Darling, there’s something you have to hear.

Can it really be? If Abigail’s body isn’t really here–

I don’t–I don’t know, Jack.

Hey. I just got a call from City Serv– oh, my god. I am so sorry. I’m so sorry. Whoever desecrated Abigail’s grave is going to pay.

Rafe, it’s–

I promise you that. I will personally see to it that she is returned to her final resting place.

Rafe. That’s the thing. [tense music] Neither one of us know if this actually was her final resting place.

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So there’s no way to know whether Bobby truly has information on Li Shin’s murder, or if he’s just using this as a tactic to keep me in his orbit?

I’m afraid not.

Mm. All right. But still, even if there’s a % chance that Bobby has a line on Li Shin’s real killer, I have to listen.

You’re in a tough spot here. If I can help at all, I’m glad to talk to you.

You’ve helped already, Dr. Evans. And I’ve taken up enough of your time. So thank you again.

And if it turns out that what Bobby is saying is true, I hope you’ll– you’ll investigate further. Li Shin was a client of mine. Patient, actually, and I– I’d like to see him get justice.

Absolutely. Thanks again.

Mm-hmm. [tense music]

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So don’t judge, OK? I’m not an eavesdropper by nature. But I happened to overhear Commissioner Hernandez and Detective Hunter talking about how her ex-husband knew who really killed Li Shin.

Hm.

In fact, she had just come from seeing her ex. It so happens he lives in this very institution. Now, there’s no earthly reason you should know this. [chuckles] Why would you? But Li and I were very close, and I was devastated by his death. It is therefore very important to me that the right person be brought to justice, which is why I was so happy to hear that Gil Carter had been zeroed in on by the police. But if you happen to have information that points to someone else, then I’d really appreciate it if you could share with me.

Mm. Sorry. I’m afraid I can’t help you. It’s sort of between me and Detective Hunter.

I was worried you wouldn’t be very forthcoming. So I suppose I’ll have to give you a hint. You wouldn’t have been talking about me, by any chance, would you?

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[gentle music]

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[knocking on door]

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Leo?

Were you expecting someone else?

No. I– I wasn’t even expecting you.

Well, at least I haven’t lost the element of surprise. It’s everything else that’s gone missing.

Leo, what are you doing here?

Dr. Evans, I desperately needed to speak to you. I called the office. It was closed, and–

And you decided to come to my home?

Don’t worry. I’m not looking for a session. I respect you, your time, frankly everything about you. Not only are you a top-notch psychotherapist. You’re also dignified and charming but also humble and warm, not to mention stunningly beautiful–

OK, OK, OK. Enough.

Is that too much? I tend to get very gushy when I really like someone. But I know it’s inappropriate to rhapsodize about your therapist, at least right to her face. I was just wanting to book a session for tomorrow. Any time will do, the earlier the better.

Are you all right?

No. Something happened tonight that’s got me thinking I’m morphing into a different person– maybe a better person, but still.

All right. Well, I’m alone tonight. I’ve got no plans. Why don’t we sit down and talk about it?

Really? I absolutely, positively was not hinting when I was talking about how amazing I think you are.

Absolutely, positively.

Maybe a smidge. I mean, a dollop at the most.

[laughs] OK. You’ll stay. We’ll talk. Sit.

So Chad and Jack are– are both at, uh, Abigail’s grave right now?

Yes. They’re hoping to– well, by doing the exhumation, that they can prove whether or not Clyde is telling the truth about Abigail being alive.

You OK, darling? You OK? I know this is a lot to absorb, sweetheart.

Well, stranger things have happened in this town of ours.

Yes.

But, uh, if Abigail should be alive, wow. That would be wonderful, wonderful news.

Yeah. It would be a miracle.

I’m sorry for all the questions. But this is hard to believe, to put it mildly.

That’s what we thought too.

But it’s starting to look a lot more believable. [footsteps approaching]

Hey. Just got a call about a possible grave robbery.

Yeah.

What’s going on?

All right. Don’t worry. I’ll get her up to speed. Jada, will you do me a favor? Get in touch with the station. Tell them we need a forensics unit down here, right away.

Yeah.

All right, so this is a crime scene now. We’re going to take over from here. We suggest you just go on home and… try and get a handle on your thoughts, OK? Our first order of business will be to see whether or not this grave was tampered with once Abigail was put in it.

Right. Of course. That, uh–that makes sense.

You know, Clyde could have just created all of this to support his story of Abigail still being alive.

Wouldn’t put it past him.

Yeah. Well, I’ll be in touch.

Thanks.

Yeah, thank you. Thanks so much. Good night.

Of course.

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So what is going on?

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[exhales]

You? Why would I think that you killed Li Shin?

Because you saw me the night that it happened. I was sitting alone in the park on a bench, deep in thought. I heard something behind me. I turned around and saw someone walking away. I didn’t see their face. And I wasn’t sure if they saw me. But after listening to those two cops, I realized, maybe it was you. And for the record, I was just taking in the night air that evening. I don’t know what could have given you the impression I would have anything to do with Li’s death.

[laughing] It’s totally–

[laughing] It’s silly.

I mean, now that everything’s sort of running through in my head, um, I don’t know what could’ve given me that impression. I guess, uh… you were covered in blood. And I heard you say, “I’m so sorry, Li. I didn’t mean to do it.” Yeah. But, uh, other than that, I can’t really think of anything else that would’ve given me that impression that you killed him. [ominous music]

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First of all, “I’m not feeling that spark”? Who talks like that? More importantly, who thinks like that? He was young. He was cute. I threw him out on his ear.

Well, this young man Kerry said it. He said, sometimes that happens.

Not to me! It was like a scene out of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers.” God, I love that movie. where alien spores from a distant planet make their way onto Earth’s surface, sprouting flower-like pods which are then mistaken for rare grex plants by Elizabeth Driscoll?

I’ve seen it. Wait, wait, wait. Let’s stay on topic.

OK.

So have you considered the possibility that your reaction to this young man, which you said never, ever happens to you, was really all about Dimitri?

Oh. You mean because he was the last person I did the horizontal tango with? That’s a euphemism, of course. I’m being polite here because the last thing I would ever want is to offend you.

Thank you. But let’s get back on topic here. Um, about Dimitri. You know, he hurt you very, very badly. And I’m wondering if your– your interaction with this young man, um, made you frightened. And maybe you–your instinct for fight or flight kicked in.

Meaning I was protecting myself from being hurt again?

Exactly.

Huh. But Dimitri is long gone, and I thought I was at least kind of over him. Maybe I’m not. Does this mean I’m never gonna be attracted to another man? Am I straight now?

No! No. You’re just fine. You will meet and fall in love with another man. I’m not worried about that. But in the meantime, I think you’ve got to be patient, you know? And let yourself heal from the breakup with Dimitri.

I will. I will try to be patient with myself. Huh. Thank you, Dr. Evans. This has been so, so helpful.

I’m glad.

[gasps] Oh, my god! I’m missing “Drag Race.” I have got to get home. I’m sorry.

Oh, oh, that show you told me about, that RuPaul show?

Yes, it’s the only one.

Oh. Well, I’m–I’m sorry. Do you–do you want to watch it here?

Really?

Yeah. I’d hate for you to miss it.

Yes! [both laugh]

No matter what you think you saw, I suggest you mind your own business and stop bringing it up to Detective Hunter.

Sorry, lady, no can do.

Why the hell not?

Isn’t it obvious? I mean, the cat is out of the bag. Detective Hunter is on the hunt. She’s gonna keep coming around so long as she thinks there’s more to learn.

Then make her understand there isn’t.

Well, that’s a problem, you see, because I quite like her coming around.

Why? Because you have the hots for her?

That is none of your damn business.

I’ll take that as a yes. And exactly how long do you think you’re gonna be around for these visits?

Oh, come on. What, are you going to kill me after I told Jada that I know something about Li’s murder? That’d be pretty stupid. You don’t think that’ll direct her right back to you as the perpetrator?

No one knows I’m here.

No one knows you’re here? There are security cameras all around this place. They have you showing up, parking your car, walking down the halls straight to this room.

How long do you think you can string the good detective along, anyway? Pretty soon, she’s gonna want definitive answers.

You know, I think time is on my side. Pretty soon, she’s gonna realize what she’s missing out on.

Man, what an ego! Detective Hunter is dating that hunky police commissioner. Everybody knows it. So no matter how long you wait to name names, she’s going to be going home every night to his warm bed, and you’re going to be stuck in this one. [tense music]

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Wow.

Yep. That about sums it up.

I mean, Rafe, you don’t think Abigail could really be alive, do you?

Well, I think that that’s the most extreme possibility.

Mm-hmm.

But it is a possibility. There are more probable explanations.

Right, like this could be a hoax orchestrated by Clyde.

Yeah. That’s definitely one of them.

[sighs] But–but what would be the point of that? I mean, aside from getting Chad and Jack’s hopes up, just to dash them?

That could be the point. Let’s not forget, we are dealing with a sadistic psycho.

Yeah. Well, it could be.

You didn’t see it but… when I told Chad we had to make sure that Clyde hadn’t taken the body, his expression–

He didn’t want to hear that, huh?

He’s holding on to hope that she’s still alive. Wants to know where he can find her.

Empty? The coffin is actually empty?

Rafe and Jada showed up while we were there. They’re opening an investigation.

I don’t know how this could have happened. I mean, the hospital did everything by the book. I hesitate to even say this, but is it possible that somebody stole the body?

Well, Rafe thought that was a possibility.

Maybe Weston did just that in order to keep the hoax going.

But are we sure it is a hoax?

Or is it possible Abigail is alive? [discordant music]

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[upbeat funky music]

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Since those two queens got the lowest score, how does RuPaul decide who goes home?

Ah. That is the best part. See, now they have to lip sync– oh, just watch. Just watch.

OK. I’m watching. I’m watching. [both chuckle]

You know, Doug, Chad has never stopped mourning Abigail. And then to hear all this– He’s in hell right now, hoping it’s true, fearing it isn’t. And if by the grace of God she’s returned to us, it has been so long since she’s been with her children. It’s–

Well–

What?

Honey, it’s been painful for everybody. Let’s–please.

All right. I’m sorry. I know. It’s just that– well, Chad and Abby really never did have much time together. And you and I… we’ve had years and years, and–

Yeah, yeah.

Did I ever tell you how much I love you?

[chuckles] Nope, you never did.

Yeah, well. First time I set eyes on you, I was lost. Then, all the trials we had, all those missed connections. And then I finally won the gold ring.

[chuckles]

And all your songs were for me. All your passionate kisses were mine.

Well, I had become a new man. I had to change to deserve you.

Oh. You brought out the best in me. And we’ve been a good team, good partners, I think.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, we did a good job together with raising Hope.

Oh, yeah. You’re a wonderful father. You know, for a guy who grew up in an orphanage, you’re quite a family man.

Yeah.

You never let anyone in this family down, not ever. You showed me the whole world, every continent.

[chuckles]

And after we had our little adventures, saw all the beauty of the Earth, our love outlasted time.

Now you better give me another kiss.

My pleasure. [romantic music]

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What happened at the cemetery tonight is just one more piece of evidence that that is Abby.

But until Rafe and Jada figure out what happened to Abigail’s body, we don’t know anything for sure.

Which is why… we need to find this woman.

So putting aside Chad and Jack’s hopes for the moment, if Clyde is staying true to character, he had this coffin dug up and he moved Abigail’s body.

Mm-hmm. But the question is, where to? I mean, you’d need a secure location.

I mean, unless he buried her somewhere else.

Yeah. The other possibility is that, um, Abigail was never in there to begin with.

Damn. You know, this is all just so strange and sad. [sighs heavily] You know, my heart really goes out to Chad and Jack. They’ve suffered through a lot. And losing Abigail in such a tragic and senseless way–

Yeah. You know, maybe you should talk to your ex, see if he has any insight. I mean, he has been helping out with some cases lately.

Wow.

Yeah. Yeah, sorry, that was– yeah, that wasn’t right. It was also very insensitive.

It was.

Yeah.

But you know what? Since you brought that up.

Huh?

I actually was planning on a return visit to Bayview. Tomorrow.

Oh.

I want to see if Bobby will ID the person who he says is Li Shin’s killer.

Hmm. Well, you already know my opinion.

Well, I really hope that he is not lying because I love to prove you wrong. – No, I’m not worried. Commish or no commish, Jada will come around.

What, you think she’s going to be so grateful to you for helping her solve Li’s murder that she’s going to fall into your arms and declare her undying love for you? Please. You’re just part of the job to her. And when the job is done, she’s going back to the boyfriend, the one with only one personality.

You did your research.

It doesn’t take a lot of effort to sneak a look at a chart around here.

Well, either way, I think I’ll take my chances.

Or… What if there’s an easier solution for both of us?

Which is what?

You keep my name out of this, and I’ll take care of the commish.

[dramatic music]

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