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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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Wow. This place looks great.

Festive, huh?

[laughs] And you– I mean, you just look so beautiful, as–as always.

[laughs] Happy Anniversary, Abraham. And Happy Juneteenth. [laughs] Oh. Oh. And those are two of the good reasons why we are throwing this party today. But how am I gonna say goodbye to my baby girl?

You know, you raised your baby girl to be a strong woman, and now she’s going to have a happy change. She’s moving with her husband to– to have this great new adventure.

Yeah. Mm. [knocking on door] With a baby of her own on the way.

I think that’s your– I think that’s your daughter and her husband. [both laugh]

Oh, come in. Come in. It’s open. Ah–

Surprise!

[chuckles] [light ambient music]

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[sniffles]

Chanel.

Lani.

Hi.

Is this your attempt to compensate for the years we missed growing up together?

Not sure what you mean.

You’ve been following me from room to room like an annoying child desperate for someone’s attention.

Oh, I think you’re projecting, brother, because the only one who should be desperate around here is you.

Scotch?

Make it a double. So you want to tell me how it went? You getting down on your hands and knees and begging Paulina Price for your job back.

[laughs] I don’t beg. I simply made the case to Mayor Price that it would be in our best interest to reinstate me as Salem’s district attorney.

And?

It’ll happen.

Well, you better hope it’ll happen and soon, ’cause if it doesn’t, I’m gonna show everybody these DNA results that say little Jude’s daddy is Eric Brady. And we both know that when that happens, Nicole’s gonna dump your sorry ass, and the three of them are gonna live as one big happy family.

What’s going on here? [intriguing music]

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This is it.

Well, what do you suppose Clyde put in that safety deposit box?

I don’t know. Could be nothing. Could be proof that Abby’s really alive.

Well, we’re about to find out.

[clears throat]

[clears throat]

Good afternoon. I’m Theodore J. Mooney, vice president of this bank.

How do you do, Mr. Mooney? I’m Julie Williams.

Chad DiMera.

Pleasure to meet you both.

Yeah, I appreciate you coming in on a holiday.

Yes, we’re just going to see what’s in the box, and then we’ll be out of your hair.

Of course. Our bank is always happy to help the DiMera family.

Now I’ll just need you to provide the combination so we can open the box.

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The combination?

Yes.

Yeah, I’m afraid we don’t have that.

I’m sorry, I was under the impression this was your safe deposit box.

No, it’s not. It’s a– we were given permission by the owner to access the contents.

And who would that be?

Clyde Weston.

I’m afraid that is not the name of the owner of this box.

Well, it’s the name of the man that told us about the box.

Uh, well, that may be, but this box is registered to a Rebecca Goldman.

Who in the sam hill is Rebecca Goldman?

Clyde’s girlfriend, the dirty cop. Uh, she’s in custody right now.

Miss Goldman’s location is irrelevant, I’m afraid. I can’t open this box if you don’t have the code. [mysterious music]

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Nothing’s going on– nothing out of the ordinary, anyway. Your uncle and I were just discussing DiMera business.

You mean like the fact that, uh, Aunt Kristen is the new CEO?

Among other things. I was actually just ribbing your father about some additional developments, but, uh, he wasn’t in the mood to joke about the possibility of losing something that doesn’t really belong to him, which doesn’t have to happen, by the way.

What does that even mean?

You know, I think I’m gonna go say hi to little Jude, get in as much hang time with him as I can while I still have the chance. Toodle-oo.

That was weird.

Actually I’m getting used to it, your uncle rambling on somewhat incoherently, that is. I think it might be time for another factory reset. [chuckles]

Well, either way, I’m sorry that he was teasing you about losing the CEO position to Kristen. I know how much that job meant to you.

I’ll survive. And how are you doing? Chanel mentioned that she had a doctor’s appointment yesterday.

Yeah, yeah, we did. Um, it was great. We got to hear the baby’s heartbeat.

[laughs] How exciting.

Yeah.

A new life beginning.

Yeah, yeah. It, uh–it honestly brought us both to tears.

[chuckles] Understandable. Oh, Nicole wanted me to remind you and Chanel that she has stacked an entire shelf in the library of pregnancy books that you are more than welcome to borrow.

Well, uh, thank her for us, but I don’t know if we’re gonna get a chance to read all of them– at least not here.

What are you talking about?

Dad, I, uh– I’ve got some news.

Oh, I cannot believe you are all here! [laughter]

We had no idea you guys were coming.

Yeah, well, see, that’s the whole point. We had to surprise you guys for your anniversary and for Juneteenth.

Oh, bless your–bless your sweet little hearts. Oh. [both laugh]

So what’s that all about?

Uh, I’ll tell you about that later.

Uh-huh.

Okay.

Oh, my little angels. [laughs]

So what’d you do with Alana? Did you leave her back in D.C. all alone?

Of course not. She’ll be here soon. She just wanted to stop by the bakery to check out our sister.

Lani, it is so good to see you.

Ah, sister, I have missed you so much.

Oh, I have missed you more. Uh, where’s Eli? Where’s the twins?

They’re here. They’re here. Eli just–he took Jules and Carver over to Mom and Dad’s to surprise them for their anniversary.

Oh, well, I’m sure that that is just lifting their spirits. It has been such a strange time.

I know. And, sis, I saw you were in tears before, why?

Oh, well, because I have decided to close the bakery.

What? I mean, it can’t be because business is bad, right? I mean, every time I talk to someone from here they’re complaining about how long your lines are, that you’re always running out of their favorites.

No, no, no. Business is good, really good. It’s just, uh–well, Johnny and I are leaving Salem.

Lani went all the way to the bakery to talk to her sister? Why wouldn’t she look for her sister here first?

Well, she just figured that she’d be working during this time of the day. And…

And?

She knows that there is some friction between you two.

Oh, well, well, I guess I should be glad that those two talk, even if it is about me and behind my back.

Lani and I both know that you did what you had to do to protect your daughter. Okay? If anything was to happen to Jules or Carver, there is nothing that Lani wouldn’t do.

Oh, so Lani understands? Oh, I’m glad. Oh. And now Chanel does too. I mean, she and I, we patched things up.

Well, I’m glad to hear that.

Mm-hmm. That is good news, yes. The bad news is that I’m still losing my baby.

You and Johnny are leaving town? Why?

Well, Johnny received an offer that he couldn’t refuse, or let’s just say an offer that I made him realize that he couldn’t refuse. He is going to be first AD on a film with his favorite director.

Seriously?

[laughs] Yeah.

Chanel, that is great.

I know. I know, but the thing is that the film shoots in LA. And so we have to leave, like, pretty much immediately.

Mm. Well, then I am especially glad that Eli and I decided to come up today.

Why? ‘Cause if you would have come tomorrow, you would have had to help us pack?

No, so we could see you before you go. [both laugh]

Well, I mean, you can always come and visit us in LA.

Yeah, well, I’m sure you guys are gonna have a lot going on, and it is easier for us to get our whole tribe here to Salem than it is to go across the country.

Mm-hmm. All right.

[laughs]

Well, I’m really happy that you’re here now ’cause I needed the support.

And you’ve got it. And, sis, I know that this is a good thing, but it can also be a very stressful time. And that stress is not good for your little one. How’s that going?

Oh, it’s going, uh, pretty well. Thank you.

Any updates?

Well, um, we just heard the baby’s heartbeat for the first time and it was like a steady beating drum.

Aww. That’s great. Oh, that makes me so happy to hear.

And then, as far as the possible exposure to the radiation, um, we– we still–we won’t know for a little while.

And you and Mama?

I forgave her. You know, it’s hard to stay mad at somebody who’s always coming at you with just love.

And she has so much of it.

Uh-huh. [chuckles] And also, I just– I couldn’t leave town with things not being good between us.

Yeah. Still, it is–it is going to be really hard for Mama to let you go.

Yeah, I’m sure. And she’s not the only one it’s gonna be hard for. I mean, I’m sure that Johnny’s father is going to hate the idea of us leaving Salem.

You’re moving to Los Angeles?

[laughs] Yeah. And, uh, I’m gonna be working with Peyton Russo, who’s, like, one of my all-time favorite directors, so.

You say that as if I should know this man’s name, or is Peyton a woman’s name?

Uh, no, this Peyton is a he. Um, he’s directed a few amazing independent films before moving into the mainstream stuff and he’s about to direct his second superhero movie.

Oh, well, if I wanted to see men in tights, I’d go to the ballet, not the cinema.

Right.

[chuckles]

Uh, look, Dad, I know you never really approved of my dream of becoming a filmmaker, so I’m not expecting your blessing here.

Yet you shall have it. We both know that there was a time where I felt your place was at DiMera, that it was my wish that you would follow in my footsteps at the company. But you made it clear that that wasn’t your path.

Well, after the way you’ve been treated, can you really blame me?

[laughs] My point is, I’ve come to admire your conviction. You looked me in the eyes, and you told me that you wanted to be your own man. You rejected my ambitions for you and followed your own dreams, and I respect that.

Whoa. [chuckles] I did not see that one coming.

I just want you to be happy, Johnny. You’re my son, my eldest son now, and you will find, as a parent, that it goes by much quicker than you ever would imagine.

Yeah. Yeah, I’m sure it does.

And, Johnny, the time that you spend with the people that you love, it is very precious, so you make sure that every second with them counts. Or be prepared to live with regret.

Mr. Mooney, we have come all the way from Salem. And since you are the vice president of this institution, I’m sure you can find a way to open the safety deposit box for Mr. DiMera, even if we don’t have the combination.

As much as I would like to accommodate your request, Ms. Williams, this is a rule I cannot make exception to. And the point is moot, actually, since I don’t have the code or access to it. That would have to come from the box’s owner.

It’s fine. Uh, could you give us a minute please?

Of course. [enigmatic music]

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What are we gonna do? We don’t have the combination.

Yeah, well, we’re gonna have to get it.

Well, you said that woman, that Goldman woman, she’s in jail.

She is. [phone beeps] I’m gonna call Rafe. [line trilling] Rafe, it’s Chad DiMera. I need your help.

Stefan, I’m glad I ran into you.

Why is that?

There’s something I need to talk to you about. I understand that you and Rafe were hoping that Clyde would, you know, clear Gabi’s name by confirming that Gil Carter is the one that actually killed Li Shin.

Yeah, that was the hope, but, uh, ultimately, Clyde refused to help.

Well, he didn’t refuse from what I understand. He just wanted something in return, like his charges reduced.

So Rafe’s filled you in.

Yeah, he has. And, uh, I may have a way to get Clyde Weston to tell us what he knows.

Okay.

But I need your help to do it.

What kind of help?

Well, I mean, you’re really good at negotiating and making deals, so I thought maybe–

[laughs] Okay, I’m flattered that you think so, but I’m not entirely sure what kind of deal you think I could be making with Clyde Weston. I’m neither a cop nor a judge.

That’s not what I had in mind.

Then what?

We shut down his drug operation. And you, you tell him that you want to help him get started up again.

[chuckles]

Rafe, thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to me. Thank you.

Is that it? That’s it?

That’s it. Uh, Rafe talked to his former detective and convinced her to cooperate.

Oh, wonderful, wonderful. Ah. Mr. Mooney, you’re back.

I am, and I’m afraid, if you don’t have the code, I’m going to have to return this box to our vault.

Here it is.

Oh, well, I’ll give you some privacy then.

Thank you so much. [clears throat]

Okay.

[laughs] Do it. [keypad beeping] [mysterious music]

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Look, I don’t think this is a good idea.

Why not?

[laughs] I think a more appropriate question is, why is a cop asking me to engage in illegal activity with a murderer?

Well, I thought it was obvious– so you can get that murderer on your side and he can release your wife.

On my side. You–you really think Clyde trusts me?

He will if you persuade him that you really need the money. I mean, you know the business. You were already helping him move drugs through the Bistro.

Not by choice. And the cops already busted that operation. You really think Clyde is that stupid to run the same play again?

He’s not stupid, but he is greedy and he especially will be now.

Still, isn’t he being transferred back to Statesville?

Soon, but if he wants to keep things working on the outside, he’s gonna need someone who’s already up to speed.

Ah, and what does Rafe think about all this?

Well, Rafe doesn’t know yet, but I don’t see why he would have any problems with it.

Mm, well, maybe he doesn’t, but I do. Look, I want my wife out of prison more than anything, especially now that I’ve found out that she’s been transferred to solitary confinement for getting into a fight with another inmate. But I also want her alive. And even with both of them in a supermax, Clyde still found a way to hurt Gabi. So if I turn on him again, there’s no telling what he may do. I’m not willing to take that risk.

Even if that means that this is your only chance to get Gabi released?

Yeah, except, uh, maybe it’s not.

What? What do you mean? What else do you have in mind? [suspenseful music]

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Chanel and Johnny are leaving Salem?

Moving to LA, , miles away. Damn. Why couldn’t this director shoot his movie in Chicago, right?

[laughs] Well, Chicago’s not exactly Hollywood.

Good enough for Oprah.

Let me guess. Someone thinks Johnny’s film should be shot in Chicago?

Oh! Lani. Oh, my darling girl! Oh!

Hi, Mama. I missed you so much.

Hey.

And you too, Dad.

[laughs] Oh, sweetheart!

Eli, I’ve missed you, guys.

Same here, same here.

And where are my adorable little niece and nephew?

They’re taking a nap in the back, but when they wake up, they’re gonna be excited to see you.

Happy Anniversary, you two.

Oh, thank you. Thank you so much. Thank you for coming.

Of course.

Yes. Yes, thank you. Oh, oh. And I just–oh. [laughs] I’m just so glad to see you. I’m thrilled to see you and Eli and the twins. [laughs] Oh, I have missed you all so much.

Oh, Mama, we missed you too. And you had us worried. I hear that you’re getting some trouble from some “concerned citizens.”

Ugh, the Concerned Citizens of Salem, CCS. They brought a petition to the city council to have me recalled as mayor.

Well, look, let’s not dwell on politics. Today is about family.

Mm-hmm-hmm-hmm. [knocking on door]

Oh, and speaking of family, that has got to be my husband.

Hey! Happy Anniversary. And Happy Juneteenth.

Well, thank you. Thank you, Johnny.

You got it, yeah. And, dude, Lani, Eli, Chanel texted me and said you guys were here. I’m so happy to see you.

So good to see you, and congratulations on the job and the little baby.

Thank you. Thank you very much. And where are the little ones?

Oh, they’re taking a nap.

Now, Johnny DiMera, some present that you’re giving me, moving my daughter and unborn grandchild halfway around the world.

You know that California is not that far away.

He’s right, and we’re gonna have one hell of a guest room.

You damn well better.

Look, thank you guys for– for throwing this party for us, seriously. It means a lot.

Well, how can I not give my baby and her hubby and my grandbaby a big send-off? Like Abe said, this is–this is a day to celebrate family, and I am very grateful to have mine all under one roof, even if it is just for today.

Well, I am– [clears throat] I’m actually glad to hear you say that because I’m hoping you won’t mind that I actually asked someone from my family to join us.

Oh, who would that be?

Well, I was talking to my dad earlier, uh, telling him about Chanel’s and my move to LA. And then I told him that I was coming here, to this party, and he asked if he could come.

Ah. Uh, and you couldn’t tell him no? Understand.

He’s parking the car now.

Actually, I’m here. Is there any room at your table for me, Madame Mayor? [gentle music]

Look, if I had a plan to get Gabi out of prison, I wouldn’t be standing here talking to you about yours, now would I?

But you just said that–

The point is, I’m not willing to do what you’re asking, Detective. I have no interest getting involved with Clyde Weston again.

Okay, I don’t understand. You and I both know that Trask is holding Gil’s black book hostage, and without that to clear Gabi’s name, we need something from Clyde.

Okay. I get that. I do. But I am not willing to get involved with Weston again.

All right. Listen, Stefan, I know how much you miss your wife and how desperate you are to get her out of prison, which makes me think that you do have something planned and you just don’t want to tell me about it.

[chuckles]

Look at our kids. They make such a great team, don’t they?

Yes, yes, they do.

Mm. And bless your daughter’s loyal heart. She’s giving up a lot to help my son chase his dreams.

Mm, I’m glad you appreciate that.

And Johnny does too. And I think it’s so lovely that we can put aside our differences and all come together as a family to help send them off.

By ourdifferences, you mean my pending recall?

That is what I mean, yes. Oh, and to give you an update, those concerned citizens are getting rather restless.

It’s funny how those concerned citizens only became concerned after you lost your job.

Mm, and tell me, EJ, would they be just as concerned about a disgraced DA reclaiming his office?

Oh, I was hardly disgraced. You fired me because of a conflict of interest, which no longer exists, by the way, because I’m no longer in charge of my family business.

Oh, no? Well, why is that?

Those idiots on the board put my sister Kristen in charge of the company. Ergo, you now have a perfectly legitimate reason to reinstate me into my former position.

Perfectly legitimate, otherwise known as blackmail.

Mm, oh, I’d like to think of it as quid pro quo.

I would like to tell you where you can stick your quid.

And your quo.

Is everything okay?

Okay. Let’s see what it is. [enigmatic music]

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It’s just an empty room.

Wait.

Could that be Abigail?

Is it?

I don’t know. [mysterious music]

I can’t see her face.

Yeah, I know. Neither can I.

Play it again.

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Some other way of getting Gabi out– [chuckles] And what would that be? Because like you just said, without that black book that Melinda Trask is holding, there’s no way of getting Gabi out of prison.

There’s no legal way.

Oh.

But come on. You’re a DiMera. You’re not gonna let a little thing like the law stop you. You’re gonna bust her out of prison, aren’t you?

I would be lying if I said that that thought hadn’t crossed my mind, but I decided against it.

Well, I’m glad to hear it.

Yeah.

But you have something planned.

Okay.

I am sure of it.

Even if I was planning something, don’t you think the less you know, the better?

Maybe. So you don’t want any help from the cops?

[snickers] The cops? You know, the last time I got help from the cops, my wife ended up in prison for a crime she didn’t commit. So thanks, but no thanks. [tense music]

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Oh. Abe and Paulina were just giving me a hard time about Johnny taking Chanel to California, but the way I see it, my son is chasing his dreams. Chanel supports that, and so do I. And to lessen the sting a little bit, I want you all to know that the DiMera jet will be at your disposal to fly to Los Angeles whenever you wish.

That’s very generous of you.

I know. We’re family now.

All right. Uh, well, Paulina, look, I didn’t mean to intrude, I just wanted to say goodbye.

What? You and Lani just got here.

No. Lani, she’s gonna stay. I’m gonna take the twins to go see Julie. Y’all know what would happen if we didn’t stop by.

Ah, yes, I do.

All right. I’m gonna go get them now.

Mm.

And soon we’ll be sharing a grandchild. So in the interest of, shall we say, family harmony, I think it’s best that we dispense with this ugly business, don’t you? Well, are you going to call Melinda Trask and give her her walking papers so I can tear up this recall petition? Or am I going to have to use what we DiMeras call tough love to get my way?

Eli! Eli. It’s so wonderful to see ya.

Same here. I missed you so much.

Oh, honey. I missed you too and Lani and the twins–

Yes.

And uh– I see we’re studying the family picture gallery.

Yeah, I’m shocked they’re all still there. You didn’t lose a single one in the fire, huh?

We lost every single one. Amazingly, Jack scanned them all once upon a time somewhere, and we have digital copies of everything.

Oh, thank God for that.

Yeah. Honey bun, what are you doing here?

Well, we came to Salem to celebrate Juneteenth.

Of course.

And of course to celebrate–

Abe and Paulina’s wedding anniversary.

Yeah.

You brought my great-grandbabies, I hope.

Of course I did. They’re, uh, in the kitchen with Doug, and he is showing ’em where you hide the chocolate chip cookies.

We do not hide chocolate chip cookies in this house. They’re open for everyone to have right beside Grandma Alice’s donuts.

Great. Well, there goes their appetite for dinner.

[laughs]

So I heard you were in Chicago.

Yeah. Uh, Doug must have told you.

He did.

Mm-hmm. Well, I had some… some serious issues to deal with.

Well, I hope you dealt with it successfully?

Honestly, I have no idea. [intriguing music] [siren wails]

Hey, Chad, what can I do for you?

I need to see Clyde, uh, right now.

Well, you just missed him. Prison transport just picked him up about minutes ago.

Okay, when’s he gonna be there?

I’m not sure, but it’s a supermax prison, and he’s not allowed any visitors. Sorry.

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[approaching footsteps]

Ah. Just in time. I think I’m gonna call Nicole tell her the truth about little Jude– you know, that Eric Brady is her baby daddy. Shall I, uh, put it on speaker?

That won’t be necessary. [phone beeps] Oh. That’s probably the news you’ve been waiting for. I’ve been reinstated as Salem’s district attorney.

Oh-ho-ho! Congratulations. And I assume your first order of business will be–

Will be to reopen Gabriella’s case so that justice may be done.

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I’m very sorry, Miss Trask, but, you know, you serve at the pleasure of the mayor, which happens to be yours truly.

Mama, we’re about to blow out the candles.

I know I talked you into the position, but I’m afraid there is just no way you’re gonna talk me into taking it back. Now, my decision is final. Uh–you know, I’m sure we can find another place for you down at city hall. I have a spot to head up the sanitation. So, um, how does that sound? Hell–hello? Melinda? Ugh. Oh! [laughs] Oh, I’m here, I’m here.

Finally.

Oh.

Mm. Uh-oh.

Okay. Oh. Happy Anniversary! Happy Juneteenth! Bon voyage. [laughs] Uh, don’t you think that’s enough candles? I mean, you’re gonna set off the alarm. I’ll have to deal with the fire marshal.

No more city visits today, all right?

Mm-hmm.

It was my last chance to bake for you guys, so I got a little carried away.

Oh, well, I could have just ordered another cake or three.

You think it would have been as good as mine?

No.

No way.

Not a chance, uh-uh.

Okay, I’ll make it unanimous, but, you know, Juneteenth cake with a candle, that’s a bit untraditional.

Well, then, let’s make it a new tradition.

Well, you know, I agree with my wife. I think that we should do something else to honor this day.

Hmm?

I think I know of a– of a poem…

Uh-oh.

Ooh.

That will be perfect for this occasion.

“We Rose.”

All right. That’s it, yes, yes. So who would like to read it?

Well, no, no. I think it’s all on you, Abraham. It’s all you. [soft music]

[chuckles] “We Rose” by Kristina Kay. “From Africa’s heart, we rose, “Already a people, “Our faces ebony, our bodies lean, “We rose, “Skills of art, life, beauty, and family, “Crushed by forces we knew nothing of, “We rose, “Survive we must, “We did, “We rose, “We rose to be you, we rose to be me, “And above everything expected, we rose, “To become the knowledge we never knew, “We rose, “Dream, we did, Act, we must.”

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Hmm. Well, uh–okay.

Okay.

All right.

Not bad. [laughter]

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[jazzy music]

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[phone rings]

Dr. Evans.

Dr. Evans, it’s Leo Stark.

Leo? Is everything all right?

I don’t know. See, I had this dream last night, and let me tell you, it was wild. I’m in bed with both of the Kelce brothers, you know, the football players, and there’s this Taylor Swift song playing, and then–

Leo, I gave you my card to make appointments, not to interpret your dreams.

Isn’t that what shrinks do?

During sessions, yes. Leo, in the future, please don’t use this number unless it’s an actual emergency.

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[knock at door]

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I’ve got somebody here. I’ve got to go. I will see you at your next session.

But, Dr. Evans, wait.

[line clicks and beeps]

Hello. [groans]

I’m sorry about that. Please, take a seat.

Thank you. [sighs]

Are you all right? John and Brady both told me about the– well, the mess with Konstantin.

Yeah, yeah, it was pretty intense. Luckily everybody’s safe. I just don’t really want to talk about that today, though.

All right. What do you want to talk about?

Well, I’m not sure if Brady happened to have filled you in about Theresa and me.

No.

OK. Yeah, this might take a while.

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[sighs] Stop looking at me like that. [sighs] Yes, I know what I did to Brady wasn’t fair. And in a perfect world, we would– we would be together, but… how many times has that ended in disaster?

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So I’ve decided to take the safer bet, and I’m going with your heir.

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Yes.

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[sighs] Yes, I know that Alex isn’t really your son, but after what Xander did to me, that son of a bitch deserves to get screwed.

Is that a fact?

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[sighs] Ah. Sarah.

Hey, Mom.

Ooh. What’s going on? What time is it?

It’s morning.

I slept all night?

Mm-hmm. Yeah, the sedative I gave you really knocked you out.

Sedative?

Mm-hmm.

Why did I–

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Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

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Konstantin… he admitted that he had Victor’s plane sabotaged.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. And you were in shock, and you needed rest.

That awful man, I knew he was a liar. I knew he was a con man. Please, would you please tell me he’s locked in prison?

No…he’s not.

What?

Konstantin is dead, Mom.

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What? What happened?

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I happened.

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You son of a bitch. Abby’s dead. Doesn’t make any rational sense that she would still be alive.

Not everything in this world makes sense.

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Do you think it could be true?

Well, Clyde said it was true that Abigail was alive. I know you. You’re not gonna give up hope until you’re sure she isn’t out there somewhere.

I just pray we get the answers we need today.

Chad…[clears throat] I’m afraid it can’t happen today.

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

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[dramatic music]

You killed Konstantin?

With the gun he intended for John to use to kill you. I think there’s a certain poetic justice in that, don’t you?

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You’re– you’re sure that he’s really gone?

No, he’s dead, Mom. Xander had no choice but to shoot him. Konstantin was gonna kill Theresa.

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You said Xander deserved to be screwed.

Did I?

You did. You–were you talking about him being screwed by the cops?

The cops?

For shooting Konstantin.

[gasps] Oh, yeah, exactly.

Listen. OK. You can’t really want him to go down for killing the man who was attempting to strangle you, right?

Well, the DA said that they’re not gonna press charges, so really, what does it matter what I think?

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But it matters what old Vic thinks?

I don’t know. I got to go, so see you around.

See you around.

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Hmm.

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You get the feeling she’s hiding something?

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What do you mean we can’t go today? We–the DiMera jet’s fueled up, ready to go. We got the safe deposit box information from Clyde.

[claps] Today is Juneteenth, federal holiday. Bank’s closed.

No, no, no. I called ahead. The manager’s gonna meet us there even though the branch is closed. We’re good.

Oh. What a clever DiMera you are. I don’t think I could have waited one more day to see what’s in that box.

Same.

[sighs] It’s been almost impossible to keep this all a secret from Jennifer and Jack.

Yeah.

Did someone say my name?

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Jack, you’re here!

So it seems.

Oh, oh, honey.

Oh.

Well, we’re so glad to see you.

It’s so wonderful to see you, Julie. And, Chad…

Hey.

Oh.

How you doing, Jack?

Oh, I’m good. I’m better.

We weren’t expecting you.

Well, I’m sorry I just let myself in. I thought everybody would be at the Juneteenth celebration.

Don’t have to apologize. This is your home. It will always be your home.

Doug’s actually getting the kids ready to go to the park.

But you’re not going?

I’m just not really in a festive mood today.

Yeah. I hear you. I mean… the anniversaries don’t get much easier, do they?

No, they don’t.

[sighs]

How are you and Jennifer doing?

Well, we got through yesterday. But last night, I couldn’t sleep. Just : a.m., hopped in the car, started driving. And… I just wanted to feel closer to Abigail, that’s all.

We understand. We’re glad you’re here, darling.

I also thought I’d have a chat with Rafe, see what the police are doing to make sure that her killer is locked up for good.

[sighs]

Right, well, he’s– Clyde’s actually gonna be facing a number of new charges now that he’s captured.

Oh. I also heard that they’ve upped the charge to murder one now that he’s finally admitted that Abigail’s death was premeditated. So did he–did he say anything more when he confessed?

[dramatic music]

Nothing important, no.

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What was that?

What was what?

What?

That, that–that look. Are you keeping something from me?

[scoffs] Why would you ask that?

I don’t know. Call it reporter’s instinct.

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Also, I happened to walk in and overheard you saying something about a secret that… was almost impossible to keep from Jennifer myself.

Oh. Secret? [chuckles]

Something about a box that you can’t wait to open.

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I don’t understand. Why did Xander need to save Theresa from Konstantin? [phone ringing]

Sorry.

Oh.

It’s the hospital. I’m so sorry. I have to take it.

Sure.

[sighs]

What happened with Theresa, Xander?

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Konstantin took Theresa hostage at gunpoint after he shot Steve.

Oh, God.

No, it’s OK.

Oh, God.

Theresa’s fine. So is Steve. Alex and Brady caught up with Konstantin outside of the mausoleum.

Mm.

But they couldn’t get a clean shot. And then when Theresa tried to fight back, Konstantin started strangling her.

No.

Yes.

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So I– I grabbed a gun and shot him.

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Well, it sounds like you didn’t have any choice.

No, Maggie. I had a choice.

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I took your advice. I told Theresa that I was still seeing Kristen.

How did she react?

Not well. She said that if she and I weren’t gonna be exclusive, then she was going to try and rekindle things with Brady.

I see.

Yeah, and then Kristen broke things off with me. And when I told Theresa that Kristen and I were through, she pretty much dropped Brady like a hot potato.

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Really?

Yeah.

But then Brady and I talked it through. And he said that it was probably for the best, that apparently him and Theresa had been pretty toxic. And then after I saw her in danger like that… that fear of almost losing her… I just realized how much she means to me.

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And now I am fully committed. [chuckles]

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Why do you think you weren’t fully committed before?

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I don’t know. I guess maybe part of me felt like I couldn’t trust her, not completely, because of her past…

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Because of my money.

Oh. And now?

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Ooh, Dr. Evans has a cancellation today? Yes, yes, sign me up. OK, thanks so much. I’ll see you then.

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Hey, Theresa Donovan.

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New Year’s Eve. You were wearing a cape.

I was wearing a fabulous cape. Lady Whistleblower, aka Leo Stark, aka Matthew Cooper.

Right. Leo/Matty. Ho-ho, I have heard plenty about you.

Likewise. Care to join me?

For what?

Company. I’m also hoping I can get an exclusive interview.

About what?

The news of the day, that’s what. Why don’t you tell me, what is your special connection with Konstantin Meleounis?

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A box?

I know.

A box.

[laughs] I know.

What?

It’s this. This is the time capsule that Grandma and Grandpa put together in, what, , I think. We found it behind the mantel after the fire. I’ve been trying everything to get it open. No luck.

Well, that’s hardly a secret. Jennifer told me all about it.

Oh, she did?

Oh.

Oh, gosh. Thomas and Charlotte wanted it to be a surprise. Oh, aren’t they gonna be happy to see you?

Oh, not as happy as I am to see them.

Go say hi. They’re upstairs.

All right, I will. Jeez, it’s just so great to see the two of you.

Same here, same here.

All right. [tense music]

Oh, boy.

Oh, boy. Oh, boy. That was close.

How are we gonna explain going to Chicago? I can’t wait another day.

[sighs]

Excuse me. The only connection that I have to Konstantin is that that psycho tried to kill me.

See, that’s just it.

What’s just it?

Well, there has to be a reason that of all the people at the wedding that he did know, you’re the one he chose to take hostage.

[sighs] Well, maybe that’s just because I was the one standing closest to him.

Maybe. I also heard his last words were something about an enemy in our midst.

OK, look, Konstantin is dead, OK? And that was a super awful, traumatic experience, and that’s all I have to say about it.

OK, well, that wasn’t as juicy as I’d hoped, but hey, maybe… you want to talk about a sexier topic.

Sexier?

The sexiest of all, Alex Kiriakis.

What about him?

Well, he happens to be the most eligible bachelor in the state, super hot, super rich. I’m assuming he just didn’t fall out of the sky into your lap… or vice versa.

What are you saying?

[chuckles] I just think that Lady Whistleblower’s readers would love to hear your tips on how to score a ticket to the Kiriakis fortune.

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Theresa and I had an honest discussion about it, about my sense that she was hiding something from me.

And what did she say?

She said she wasn’t. [chuckles]

Do you believe her? [dramatic music]

[sighs] Look, I know you’ve had a terrible history with Theresa yourself, and Brady warned me about her too. I guess that’s– that’s been in the back of my head this whole time.

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Alex… trust is a vital component to any relationship. So if you’re thinking about getting serious with Theresa–

No, no, we already are serious.

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And to be honest with you, after staring death in the face yesterday, it just made me realize it’s time to count my blessings. It is time for me to settle down with somebody I love.

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And I think Theresa could be… the one.

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[sighs] When Konstantin was… strangling Theresa, all I saw was the man who had just confessed to bringing down that plane, to murdering Uncle Victor. It was rage, Maggie. He tried to kill you. He kidnapped Victoria.

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But he had just dropped his gun. And I had Brady and Alex right there. We– we could have taken him down and… held him there until the police arrived.

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I didn’t have to shoot him, and I certainly didn’t have to shoot to kill. But I did.

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It sounds like– are you feeling guilty about it?

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No. I’m glad the bastard’s dead.

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Hey, you been up to see your mom?

Yes. I was just up there.

Good. How’s she doing?

She’s doing much better. Just broke the news that Konstantin is dead.

Wow. Imagine, all those weeks, we were so worried about him pulling the wool over her eyes, and she was, all that time, plotting his downfall.

Yeah. You know, sometimes I forget that my mom is a certified badass.

[chuckling] Oh. Amen, sister. [laughter] Well, now that their sham of a wedding is over, I’m sure it’ll cheer her up to know that it’s full steam ahead with your wedding.

I mean, it certainly cheers me up.

Yeah. Well, I hope so. Oh, speaking of which, did you ever hear back from Xander’s mom?

No. [sighs] No, she never responded to my voicemail. [phone ringing]

Sorry. If my resident calls me one more time, I’m gonna absolutely lose my mind. Oh, my God.

Hmm? [suspenseful music] It’s Xander’s mother.

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We really need to go soon. [dramatic music]

Ah.

[sighs]

Hey.

Jack, are you all right?

Yeah, I’m OK. I’m just– Thomas, he–

Jack.

He said you told him that Abigail was alive.

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Jack, I–

Alive in all our hearts, I know. I know. I know. It’s just that I– she just–she feels so present to me right now, right now, right here in this house.

I feel the same way as you do.

We all do.

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Well, I’m gonna go see Rafe. And I’ll let you know what he says.

Thank you.

All right. OK.

Hey. Good to see you, Jack.

It’s good to see you. Oh.

[laughs]

Good to see you.

Bye.

All right.

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I really hate lying to him.

Oh, so do I. But by the end of today, we’ll know one way or the other.

Let’s go.

You are doing excellent work.

Yeah. [chuckles] Really? You approve of my choices?

Oh. I approve of you getting in touch with your feelings, and I approve of the way that you are communicating.

Thank you. I am trying.

You’re doing more than trying. You’ve been expressing your– your thoughts, your feelings, and your needs. And I get the sense that you’re doing the same thing with your– your partner.

Yeah. [chuckles] Could I maybe just ask you one thing?

Of course.

[sighs] You’ve known Theresa for a long time. I mean, she was your daughter-in-law.

Right.

Do you think I should trust her?

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You know, what I think really is irrelevant.

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And it would be inappropriate of me to say anything at all.

Yeah.

The important thing is that you have to decide whether or not you can trust her.

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Are you somehow suggesting that I made Alex fall for me?

I didn’t say that. Are you saying that?

No. And just for your information, he and I started dating before anyone even knew that he was Victor’s son.

Well, it’s not like he was working as a barista.

Yeah, well, there’s a difference between being rich and being Kiriakis heir rich.

True. And there’s a difference between being hot and being sizzling hot, which that dude certainly is, so it’s no surprise that you would want to, you know, jump his bones. Not to mention you are quite easy on the eyes yourself.

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Although I’m certain you would look better as a brunette or at least if you toned down some of this blonde brassiness. Oh, maybe some lowlights.

Are you seriously giving me hair advice right now?

Well, I did work at a salon in the aughts, The Best Little Hairhouse in Horseheads. Horseheads is a town in upstate New York. Got its name from a bunch of severed horseheads. Anyway, I liked that job, but the clientele was bitchy and kind of shallow. Oh, and the fumes from the hair dye gave me vertigo. But I digress.

Yeah, you do.

OK, wait, wait, wait. So are you willing to say on record that this thing between you and Alex K. is a real love connection and has nothing to do with his oodles of money?

Why is that so hard to believe?

[scoffs]

Love is love, right? You know, word on the street is that you and Mr. Dimitri Von whatever-his-name-is were the real deal. Was that about money?

Not for me, it wasn’t.

Mm.

For me, it was true love.

What happened?

Well, for– OK, time-out, time-out. I’m the one doing the interviewing.

I never agreed to be interviewed.

OK, fine. Not like I’m judging you either way.

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As a matter of fact, your… scrappiness, your feistiness, that daredevil-y look in your eye, you remind me of a friend who moved away recently.

Oh. Classic beauty, was she?

Inside and out, though she had a better accent, better hair. Same attitude, though.

And that’s a good thing?

Yeah, yeah, it is. See, I miss her something terrible. And being with you is… [sighs] Kind of comforting.

Aw.

[chuckles]

I so wish I could say the same.

OK. [phone beeps] Oh.

What is that?

That means it’s time for my shrink appointment. Got to get in touch with the feely-feels. Catch you later, T.

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[sighs] [phone ringing]

[sighs] Hello. Yes, this is Sarah Horton. Hi. I’m so glad that you called. I assume you got my voicemail. OK.

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Oh, OK. Yeah. Well, I’m sorry to hear that. OK. Mm-hmm. All right. Goodbye.

Oh, my God, honey. What was that about? Doesn’t she want to come to your wedding? Doesn’t she want to even meet her granddaughter?

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I don’t know. The woman who called wasn’t Xander’s mom.

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I’m sorry, Maggie. I know you– you did care about Konstantin once upon a time.

No, no, no. I never despised anyone more than that man. I am so glad that he’s rotting in hell. My only regret… is that I’m not the one that pulled the trigger.

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[knock at door]

Knock, knock.

Oh. [laughs]

You don’t have to say “knock, knock” and knock on the door at the same time.

Oh, good point. OK, well, I made an appointment, so here I am.

Ooh. We are making progress now.

[laughs] Also, I’ve been considering what is and isn’t an emergency. Sexual dreams, not an emergency, unless, of course, you wake up from those dreams with a compulsion to do something stupid and/or humiliating, which has been the case for me in the past. But I think I’m learning a little self-control in my dotage.

You’re not in your dotage.

[laughs] Well, not exactly knee-high to a grasshopper anymore either. Anyway, our last conversation made me realize something, Dr. Evans, and… that is that I am pathologically lonely and I hate it. I have a million acquaintances, platonic and otherwise, but… I have kept everything superficial with everyone. [dramatic music] Well, except for the best friend I’ve ever had, but… talking about her is much too painful. And if I told you how I betrayed her for Dimitri, I think you would hate me.

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You–you think of Dimitri as your true love?

Only that wasn’t real either, obviously, since he broke up with me in a poorly written, schmaltzy letter, no less. Maybe I deserve it.

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No one deserves to be alone.

[sighs] How do I get past this feeling, this feeling that nobody is ever going to love the real me?

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At the risk of sounding trite, you have to begin by loving yourself. That comes before anybody loves you or you love anybody else.

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[chuckles] Did you get that from RuPaul?

What?

Well, it’s kind of the whole message of “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Oh. Oh, RuPaul. Oh. No, I’ve never seen that show, but I–but I do enjoy him.

Ah! Well, we are going to have to remedy that immediately, as long as we skip over the Jackie Cox season, ugh. Anyway, are you saying that you think you could help me, Dr. Evans, learn to love myself at least a little bit?

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If that wasn’t Xander’s mom, then who was it?

She didn’t say, just that she’s had the number for years.

[scoffs] How long has it been since Xander talked to his mom?

It’s been a long time. [sighs]

OK. Wow. Does he have any other way of contacting her? Social media? Snail mail? Carrier pigeon?

[chuckles] No. Xander said that he doesn’t know where she is or what she’s been up to.

Oh, honey, then I guess she’s not coming to the wedding.

I guess not.

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Mm, God help me for what I just said.

Oh, Maggie. I’d be more worried if you didn’t feel that way about Konstantin after what he did to you and Victor.

Please tell me that you’re not gonna have to face any charges for the shooting.

No. Trask accepted that I was defending Theresa’s life, so… I got away with it.

Mm. None of us got away with this unscathed.

I know. And your beloved Victor is still gone.

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Xander… I want to thank you for your devotion to your uncle, my husband. He always didn’t treat you very kindly.

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But, you know, I– I don’t think he would have been as hard on you if you hadn’t reminded him so much of himself.

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Do you really think so?

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You see, he didn’t have the opportunity to raise Bo, and he was ill for most of Philip’s childhood. So he decided to compensate for those lost years with Alex by making him his heir.

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But, Xander, you…

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You were the one who never– you never left, and he knew that. [sighs] So in many ways, you were closer to him than his own sons.

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Hi, beautiful.

Hey, handsome. [light music] How was seeing Marlena?

[sighs]

Should my ears have been burning?

[chuckles] I may have mentioned you or our relationship once or twice, yeah.

I’m sure Marlena already got the negative spin from Brady.

No, no, no. Brady’s fine. I talked to him last night.

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You did? He is?

Yeah. He said that things worked out probably the best way they could have, considering that the two of you have never really been good for each other.

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Right. Yeah. Of course he would say that. [clears throat]

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So what did Marlena have to say about the whole situation? Did she warn you to stay away from me? [chuckles]

Mm.

I mean, given that I almost killed her husband, I wouldn’t expect her to be impartial.

No. Actually, she told me that I needed to be honest with myself and how I feel and…to say what is.

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What is?

Yeah. So, Theresa, I just want to say…

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I love you.

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[light music]

Did you just say–

I love you? I believe I did.

[sighs] Do you really mean that?

Yes, Theresa, I mean– I mean it, yes. We’re not just sleeping together. We’re not just living together. We’ve been through a lot together.

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[sighs] But you were just with Kristen and– I’m sorry, I know that the appropriate response would just be to say it back to you.

No, there’s no pressure. You don’t have to. I know you were just with Brady, so…

I want to say it back.

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Yeah?

Yeah.

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[sighs] I love you too, Alex. I really do.

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Hey. How’s my mom?

Oh, she’s getting dressed. She’ll be down soon.

How does she seem?

She’s remarkably strong. I’m just glad this nightmare is over for– for all of us.

Yeah, me too.

Something wrong?

Yeah, actually. That number that you gave me for your mom belongs to someone else.

Oh.

So unless you have some other way of getting ahold of her…

It’s all right. You know I had mixed feelings about seeing her again anyway. Maybe this is for the best.

Yeah, maybe. [dramatic music]

Sarah, darling.

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As long as I’m marrying you, the love of my life…

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The day will be perfect. And Maggie’s always been more of a mother to me than my mum ever was.

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[somber music]

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[sighs] Konstantin is dead, Victor.

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You can finally rest in peace, my love.

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Leo, I can definitely help you. We discussed that last time you were here. But you have to be willing to– to put in consistent work over a period of time.

Oh, I will, definitely. Just out of curiosity, how much time are we talking? A month? A century?

Look, there are just no guarantees here, no timelines. But I should remind you that your mother spent your entire life telling you that you were unlovable. So we have to stop hearing her voice. We have to undo those words. And we have to make you understand and believe that you are eminently lovable. [dramatic music]

I want to say that to her face, tell her that I am not only lovable. I am eminently lovable, damn it. [chuckles]

You are.

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Thank you.

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[sighs] So when can I see you again?

Well– oh, my secretary has my schedule. I’ll get it. I’ll be right back. Excuse me.

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[exhales heavily] [line rings]

Hi, I was wanting to visit one of your prisoners. It’s my mother. What are Statesville’s visiting hours?

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[light country music]

Bonnie.

Jack. Oh, my God. I didn’t know you were in town.

It is so good to see you.

Oh, same. Oh, same.

[laughs]

Oh. I heard they captured Clyde. Must be a relief.

It is. It is.

[sighs] Let’s hope that son of a bitch never gets out again.

Rafe said that he will be in solitary for the rest of his life. So he will never have the opportunity to snuff out another life the way he did to Abigail.

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Oh, Jack.

This is it.

Well, what do you suppose Clyde stashed in the safety deposit box?

I don’t know. Could be nothing, or could be proof that Abby’s alive. [footsteps tapping]

Oh. We’re about to find out.

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[somber music]

Dad, is it true?

Is what true?

It’s all over social media. They said Konstantin confessed to killing Great-Granddad?

Yeah. Tate, yeah. I’m sorry you had to find out that way. I was going to tell you when I came home.

OK. Is Mom OK? I mean, they said that he took her hostage before he was shot.

Yes, it was scary. She’s fine though. She’s shaken up, but she’s going to be all right.

[sighs] OK. Where is she at? I want to go see her.

Now is probably not a good time.

What? Why would now not be a good time?

Because, Tate, at this time, I think she has company.

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How you feeling?

I’m just a little sore.

Yeah. That’s understandable.

It turns out that bodies aren’t really meant to be dragged around an estate held at gunpoint.

Mm. What hurts? Hm. Is it better? [sultry music]

You know, actually, um, I think it also hurts here just a little bit.

A little bit?

Yeah.

Right here?

Mm-hmm. [sighs] Now that I think about it, I think it’s, um, all over my body kind of soreness. So you should just keep going. I’ll let you know when you miss a spot.

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[scoffs] Oh, I swear. These people need to get some action. Oh, they’re so bottled up. Oh, get a life, all of you. Mm. Oh. Oh.

Paulina.

Paulina what?

You are not back on that Concerned Citizens of Salem page, are you? You know, I told you to ignore them.

I am doing something much more constructive than just ignoring them. I’m fighting back.

Oh, how are you going to do that?

I’m writing an op-ed for “The Spectator.”

You sure that’s a good idea?

No, I refuse to lie back and let EJ and his minions run me out of office. Well, let’s see if they just got the guts to print it. It’s the least they can do after all that bad press I’ve been getting from that rag lately.

Huh. [keyboard clacking rapidly]

Hey. Hey.

Oh, hey.

Is it bring your kid to work week again?

Well, I had to finish up an article, and I just couldn’t stand to tear myself away from him, so…

Oh, I know the feeling. Hey, big guy.

I–I’m sorry. I wouldn’t have brought him here if I knew you were going to be here. I thought you had finished up already.

No, it’s fine. You know, in fact, it was hard in the beginning, but now I’m OK, really. I missed him a lot. [soft music]

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[sighs] Oh, man. So after all that, EJ isn’t even Jude’s father. [suspenseful music]

Stefan, you and I need to talk.

Funny you should say that, EJ. I was just thinking the same thing.

I just ran into Kristen. She just told me that the board made her the permanent CEO of DiMera.

Oh?

Did you have a hand in this? I know you two have been thick as thieves lately.

No, no, Kristen did this all on her own.

Hmm. What’s with all the money? Are you sure that’s not a big fat thank you from our sister for a job well done?

No, Kristen did give that to me, but it was more of a parting gift.

What’s that mean?

It means that, yes, she did keep that money in the safe in case of emergency. And she did give it to me along with a list of contacts I needed for a job I had to get done. But funny story, turns out I grabbed the wrong envelope. And I think this belongs to you. [dramatic music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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What is that?

You don’t recognize it? I mean, I assumed that you were the one who put this in the safe, although I can’t begin to fathom why you would be so careless with a secret this big.

What secret?

Oh, EJ. Don’t play dumb.

What the hell are you blathering on about? I don’t know what’s in that envelope, so why don’t you just spell it out for me?

OK. I’ll say it. These are DNA results. And they say that you are not the father of Nicole’s baby, which must mean that Eric Brady is. [tense music]

He looks like he’s gotten bigger since the last time I saw him.

Yeah, I think he’s gained at least pounds since his last appointment. And I am certain that he is going to be crawling in the next few days.

[laughs] I don’t doubt that. He always has that look on his face like he has places to go.

Or trouble to get into.

[laughs] Exactly.

Yeah.

Hey, listen. I’ll let you get back to work. I’m sure you have to get out of here.

Oh, do you have any work you need to do?

Actually, I need something written up so I can get it posted in tomorrow’s paper.

Oh. Was there anything I can help with?

Well, yeah, if you could.

All right. Well, is it a listing? Are you trying to get rid of stuff?

I’m trying to get rid of my wife.

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[sighs]

Company, is that code for something?

Yeah, it’s code. Henderson told me that Theresa’s been in Alex’s room for a couple hours. [tense music]

Oh. I’m guessing that you’re not OK with this.

Tate, Tate, Tate. Your mother made her choice, and I’ve accepted it.

Choice? What choice? Wait, are you– between you and Alex?

Uh-uh. Son, I’m not going to talk to you about this, OK?

Oh, my God. Is that why you didn’t come home last night? You were with Mom?

Tate, I’m pretty sure I said I didn’t want to talk about it with you.

Oh, my God. And now she’s with Alex. Is she leading you on? Is that what’s happening?

Tate, Tate. Son, I don’t– buddy, I don’t want to talk to you about this, OK? I’m going to repeat what I said. Your mother made her choice. I’ve accepted it.

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[sighs]

You feeling better?

Yeah, much better. Thank you, Alex.

Mm. My pleasure, literally.

No. You mean, thank you for making me feel safe.

I’m sorry about what happened to you today. You must have been terrified.

Yeah, there was some– there was a moment there where… my life flashed before my eyes and… I could see all my mistakes and regrets. And then you came, and you rescued me.

Oh, technically, Xander was the one who saved you.

Oh, God. I don’t want to even give him one ounce of credit. He didn’t care about me. He just wanted Konstantin dead.

Yeah.

And I knew you were there to protect me.

I’m not going to lie. I got a little scared. [tense music] When you started fighting back and Konstantin started losing it, Theresa, I thought he was going to kill you with his bare hands.

Yeah, I know. Definitely felt that way.

It was just so raw, personal.

Personal?

Yeah, just what he said before he went completely berserk, that you had been a thorn in his side since he got to town. What could he have meant by that?

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Who knows what that bastard meant? The guy was unhinged. I just don’t think he liked me.

Mm. He hardly knew you.

I tend to evoke strong feelings, especially in men.

[chuckles]

OK, well, still. It’s just the way he said that. That you were a thorn in his side.

[sighs] Well, do you remember on Thanksgiving when I stood up to him when I first met him? He accused me of going after your money. I really let him have it.

I do remember that. Yeah. Maybe that was it. The guy knows how to hold a grudge.

I just don’t want to talk about that horrible person ever again. I just don’t want to. I’m starving.

Yeah. Can’t imagine what you did to work up that appetite.

Oh, come on. Seriously, I haven’t eaten all day.

OK, fine. Do you want me to grab something from the kitchen?

Don’t hate me, but I’m craving a burger and fries from the pub.

Oh. Pub burger it is.

We can order delivery.

No, it’s faster if I go get it. I’ll be right back.

OK.

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[sighs]

So if Mom is occupied upstairs with Alex, then what are you doing here?

I was just– I was going to go see Maggie, but she’s on a sedative that Sarah gave her. So I thought I’d make myself useful and clean up a little bit.

Right, but they have staff that does that.

Yes, they do, but sometimes, son, you have to clean up your own messes.

Well, yeah, I guess, but– I don’t know. Isn’t it like torture knowing Mom’s up there with Alex, like–

Yeah, now that you’ve mentioned it a couple times, it’s not very pleasant.

Yeah.

You know what? I have a great idea. Why don’t we get the heck out of here, go to the pub, and get something to eat?

Yeah.

Yeah? All right.

Let’s do it. I just want to leave Mom a note so she knows I was here.

You could text her. That would work just fine.

It would, except I– I don’t know– forgot my phone, so…

Forgot your phone?

Yeah.

I will save us a table then.

Thanks, Dad.

See you there.

Sweet. [melancholy music]

Tate?

Holly. [soft music]

Mm. Ooh. And set.

[chuckles] You know, I am so proud of you for not backing down.

Oh. You sure I’m not just pouring gasoline onto the fire?

Well, you’re not exactly dousing the fire. [chuckles] But your patience and your strength, that’s what the public loves about you. It’s what I love about you.

Oh.

Mwah. [chuckles]

OK, then. No regrets.

No regrets, no regrets. But I do think that it’s a good time for you to just take the night off and relax.

Oh. Well, I appreciate that, Abraham, but I’m not sure if that’s possible. I’m just– [inhales sharply] Ooh, I’m riled up.

Well, you know what? I think that I can help you with that.

Oh. [sniffs] Oh, this is the good stuff–

Mm-hmm.

–that we bought on our winery tour.

Yeah.

I thought we were saving it for a special occasion.

We are. Have you forgotten that it’s our wedding anniversary tomorrow?

Wait. Tomorrow is June ?

It sure is.

Oh. Oh. Between everything going on with Chanel and the recall, oh, I just– I completely forgot. I’m so sorry.

Well, don’t be sorry about that. I mean, we’re still together. So why don’t we just– yeah, just ignore the rest of the world and enjoy our company.

Oh. [chuckling] Abraham Carver.

Mm.

You do come up with the best ideas.

Yeah. [gentle music] [laughter]

So you want to divorce Sloan?

Right.

But since she’s fled town–

I can’t serve her papers.

Right. So you’re going to do this thing called a publication divorce.

I am. I just need to have it posted for the next three weeks in the newspaper.

And if she doesn’t respond?

Then I can have the court enter judgment in my favor.

That’s a smart idea.

Yeah. I wish I could take credit. My lawyer told me about it.

Oh. Who are you using? Belle?

No, EJ. [tense music]

So you found this in the safe?

Mm. I mean, yes. As I mentioned, I was looking for a different envelope, and that one kind of just fell into my lap. Makes me wonder why you put it in there, why you even kept it in the first place.

[sighs] I forgot it was in there.

[chuckles]

What’s in it?

Just everything we need to know about our baby’s genetic makeup all in one document.

You got them to print you out another one?

Yeah, after I lost the last copy.

[chuckles]

But if our baby gets sick, this could prove to be helpful.

True, but there’s another reason to protect this slightly precious document, is it names me as the father of our child. And given that I absolutely adore the mother of our child, it makes me ecstatically happy.

Me too.

Mmm, good.

[chuckles] both: Mm.

I never even got a chance to look at it before Nicole put it in the safe.

Mm.

We had genetic testing on Jude done for peace of mind.

Oh. And you thought I named you as the father.

The issue of paternity had been settled.

Yeah, it makes sense why you would then put it somewhere where anyone in the family could find it. Although… when I told you that I had found it, you seemed pretty upset at yourself for having forgotten that you put it in there. But quite frankly, you didn’t seem at all surprised or devastated to find out that Jude isn’t your flesh and blood, which makes me think, EJ, this isn’t news to you at all. [dramatic music]

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The reason it isn’t news to me is that it isn’t news at all. It’s completely fabricated.

So you’re saying the results are fake?

Someone must have planted it as a cruel joke.

OK. You know what then? We will have another test run. I’ll tell you what, I will call Nicole and have her meet us at the hospital.

Don’t. Don’t.

[chuckles] It’s just as I thought. Hey, look at me. How long have you known the truth, EJ?

Why is this any of your damn business?

You know, I have no idea how you even found this out, but I completely understand why you would keep it from Nicole because… we both know that she would dump your sorry ass the second she found out she had a child with the man she truly loves.

Shut your damn mouth.

Gladly, for a price.

[chuckling] Oh. So we’re back to this again, huh?

Hmm?

Blackmail.

Yes. It seems that, EJ, you and I are in a constant state of tug of war. It turns out I got all the leverage this time.

So you hired EJ as your lawyer because you figure he was motivated to stick it to Sloan?

Exactly.

I mean, I don’t get it. Is it because she stole his son and hit him over the head with a flower pot?

You know he’s thin-skinned.

Yes, that is EJ all right. Wow. After all these years, you two actually have something in common.

Actually, the main reason why EJ and I never really got along is because of what we already have in common.

Oh, right. Good point. [sighs]

Mmm. No one looked more handsome in a suit.

Oh. You know, you were just radiant in that wedding dress.

Mm. I did have a glow about me.

Oh, yeah, yeah. Brighter than the sun itself. [chuckles]

Oh, that’s because I was so in love with the groom.

Oh.

Still am, by the way.

Mm. I am so happy that I got all those– all those precious memories came back to me.

Mm.

And to have those– those wonderful moments back with each other. [both chuckling]

Oh. Can’t say that that day ended well. Mm, Lani turning herself in for shooting TR.

Yeah, no, that didn’t go the way we wanted it to go.

Mm-mm. But I am so proud of her. Oh, and I thank the Lord that she finished her sentence and she’s back home with her wonderful husband and those precious babies.

Yeah. We have so much to celebrate, so much. I mean, not just our anniversary, but also Juneteenth. [melancholy music]

That’ll always be a special day in our family. But unfortunately this year, it’s not all going to be sunshine and roses.

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Hey.

Alex. I didn’t expect to see you here.

No? Why not? You don’t think the good old Brady pub is upscale enough for me now?

No, I was at the mansion, and I heard that you were holed up in your room with Theresa.

We were together, yeah.

Yeah.

But then we got hungry, and I offered to forage for sustenance.

Very good. Well, don’t let me keep your girlfriend waiting.

Brady, hang on a sec.

Yeah.

Maybe you and I should clear the air about Theresa.

It’s really good to see you.

Yeah, you too. I didn’t know you were going to be here today.

Yeah. I came to check on my mom.

I heard what happened. Is she OK?

Yeah. She’s fine. Thank you. Did you come to see your grandma?

Did you get to talk to her?

I didn’t, but my dad said she’s upstairs resting. Sarah gave her something to help her sleep.

Oh. Well, that’s good. [melancholy music]

Yeah.

It kind of feels like forever since we hung out last.

Yeah. I know. I’m supposed to meet my dad at the pub.

Oh. If you must go.

No. No. I would much rather stay here with you.

Cool. [laughs]

Cool. So… prom, that’s tomorrow.

Yeah, and I’m kind of still grounded. But it doesn’t matter because your parents are chaperoning. So don’t think we’d be able to hang out anyways.

Yeah, well, I’m actually working on a way for us to be together tomorrow.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Tell me all about it. Wait, not yet. [romantic music]

What’s going on here? [tense music]

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Damn it, Tate. I thought your father and I made it very clear you are not to see her anymore.

Yeah, you made it really clear.

And yet here you are together.

Mom, relax. We just ran into each other.

Look, I just came to see my grandma. I had no idea Tate was going to be here, so…

Yeah, and I’m just here to see you.

Came in and we said hello. That’s all.

Oh, great. So now you can say goodbye.

Mom, come on. You don’t have to be rude to her.

Rude? Do I need to remind you that this one let you rot in juvie for something that you didn’t do?

What are you talking about? She apologized for that.

You know what? Yeah, I should probably leave. Bye, Tate.

Bye.

[mockingly] Bye.

I mean, seriously, what is your problem?

My problem is that she is not good for you. She’s hurt you once already. She’s going to hurt you again.

Oh, really? Oh, wow. OK, you mean the same way that you hurt Dad?

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Look, Brady, I know things have been a little weird since I walked in on you and Theresa in bed.

Yeah, especially since she set the whole thing up, Alex. And I should have known that she was using me.

I’m sorry that happened. And actually, it’s partly my fault.

Which part?

Theresa trying to get back at me for sending her mixed signals.

You’re referring to hooking up with Kristen, right?

[clears throat] Yeah. Yeah, commitment hasn’t really been my strong suit in the past. But Kristen and I are completely over now, Brady, I’m telling you. And I have realized that Theresa is the woman I want to be with.

[sighs] Well, Alex, that’s good. Because apparently, she feels the same way.

What about you? Are you cool with that?

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Well, if we’re going to get your divorce notice in before the end of the day, we better get it up in the system.

Yeah. Great. Thank you.

OK, so do you know what your post is supposed to say?

Yeah. You know what? I’ll send it to you right now. EJ prepared a template.

Oh, yeah. OK. [phone beeping] Oh.

Yeah.

Jeez, that’s so formal. I don’t know. Maybe we can make it a little fun?

Fun?

Mm-hmm.

[chuckles] You mean like an illustration?

No, no. Maybe you, you know, can express how you really feel. For instance, like, Dear Sloan Petersen, you suck. Sincerely, Eric Brady.

No. That’s not going to work.

All right, all right. How about this?

Do I even want to know?

You know, just trying to give it a little pizzazz. [chuckles]

You can’t write that for the newspaper.

Why, too obscene?

No comment.

[chuckles] Well, it’s kind of true, right? [both chuckling]

OK.

All right. Let me try one more thing. How about this? Dear you miserable lying slut–

No. No.

Nobody in Salem likes you.

No, no, no, no. Delete that right now before HR sees that. What are you trying to do, get canceled, Nicole?

Oh, you can’t cancel me.

No?

Once a priest, always a priest. [keyboard clacking] [chuckles]

What exactly do you want from me this time?

Isn’t that obvious? [dramatic music] I want Gabi out of prison.

[scoffs] You remember that I’m no longer the DA thanks to you.

[chuckles] I remember.

Mm. Then how the hell am I supposed to get her conviction overturned? And I assume you’ve already exhausted any and all leads.

Oh, I admit I was banking on the fact that Clyde would confirm Gil Carter as Li’s killer, but it turns out that’s a no go.

Hmm. Well, you can always bust her out of prison.

[chuckles]

You actually considered it?

What do you think all the cash and the list of contacts was for? But now that these DNA results have fallen into my hands, turns out there’s a better option than Gabi and me living the rest of our lives on the run.

Again, for the cheap seats, I no longer have the power to free your wife. Paulina Price fired me and gave the job to Melinda Trask.

So get your job back.

Just like that?

Mm. You got something better to do?

[sighs] Paulina Price doesn’t exactly like me right now. So how the hell do you think I’m going to change her mind?

Oh. I got faith in you, little man. You are highly motivated right now to get this done. I mean, how else are you going to hold on to Nicole and Jude, huh? [chuckles]

[sighs] Alex… [laughs] When have you ever cared about how I feel?

Oh. Brady, come on. I know. I know we’ve butted heads once or twice.

Once or twice.

More than that. OK, more than that. But at the end of the day, we are family, man. We work together.

Look, man. I was reluctant to get involved with Theresa again in the first place, OK? When we try to do it, it just never seems to work out for us, you know?

No.

[sighs] In a way, maybe you did me a favor.

Yeah.

Yeah. I think I wish you nothing but good luck.

You really mean that?

Yeah, why not? [chuckles] [soft music]

Fair enough. Thank you.

Thank you.

Seriously. You are the best. [door clicks]

[sighs] [door slams]

Brady, hey.

Hey. How are you, man?

I’m good. I’m glad I ran into you. I heard about Konstantin. Is it true? Is he responsible for Victor’s death?

Yeah. Yeah, he was. He sabotaged my grandfather’s plane, and he was planning on killing Maggie as well.

What? That’s unbelievable. How is she?

[sighs] Maggie’s pretty shaken up, but, I mean, you know her. She’s OK. She’s going to be all right. She’s strong.

Yeah, she is. What about Theresa? She was taken hostage?

[scoffs] You don’t have to worry about your cousin. Eric, if there is one person in the world that is just good at getting out of sticky situations and landing on their feet, it’s Theresa.

Yep, Dad told me everything, how you made him think that you were just going to get back together with him, and then you just dumped him for Alex.

What? It wasn’t like that. I didn’t mean to hurt him.

OK, but you did.

He told you that?

Yes, he told me that. He tried to act like it didn’t bother him, but you know him. He’s bad at hiding his feelings. I mean, seriously, what did you think was going to happen here? Huh?

I don’t know. I feel awful about that.

No, you don’t. Stop. Just stop. Don’t pretend like you care about Dad. You don’t.

What?

You don’t give a damn about anybody but yourself.

No, that is not true.

OK. All right.

I care about you, Tate. And today, my God, today was a crazy day. I could have died.

Stop.

And when something like that happens–

Just stop, Mom. I don’t want to hear it. You’re using this as an excuse, and it’s just crazy. Go. Go hang out with your little stupid boyfriend or whatever. I mean, seriously.

Tate.

God.

Tate! [somber music] I’m fine, by the way. You know, kidnapped and held at gunpoint, almost died. I’m good, though. Thanks for your concern. [sighs]

We have one more celebration tomorrow, if you want to call it that. I offered to throw Chanel and Johnny a going away party.

They’re leaving so soon?

Well, Johnny has to get to California to start his new job next week. I hope it’s OK that I scheduled the party on our special day.

Of course it’s OK. It’s a day about family.

Ah, yeah. Abe, I just hope, I just hope I can just hold it together. I’m going to miss my little girl so much. Mm.

Well, you know the toughest thing about being a parent is learning to let go. Mwah. [gentle music]

I’ve started a recall campaign against Paulina. Once she’s removed from office, I can throw my hat in the ring as mayor.

You?

Me. And once I’m elected, I can appoint a DA who’ll free your wife.

Mm. I don’t like it. It’ll take too long. I want Gabi out immediately.

You’re being unreasonable, Stefan.

And you are wasting your time arguing with me. And you better make a move soon because this envelope’s getting real heavy in my hand.

Listen to me, you arrogant son of–

Oh, oh. Hey, hey. Yeah. Easy with the language around our little angel.

Yeah, EJ, you wouldn’t want to expose your son to anything unpleasant.

OK. What are you two arguing about this time?

Nothing important. How was work?

It was good. I ran into Eric.

Oh.

He told me you were representing him in his divorce from Sloan. That’s an interesting twist.

Hm. Yeah, your husband is full of surprises, aren’t you, EJ? [baby whimpering]

Honey, I’m going to take Jude upstairs and put him to sleep. Do you want to join me?

I would love to, darling, but I have a very important errand to run. But I won’t be long.

OK. [baby blabbing]

I’ll see you soon, little one. Daddy loves you.

Talk to you soon, Elvis.

Love you too.

Love you.

Mwah. [baby babbling]

[sighs] What was that all about? [dramatic music] [gentle guitar music]

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Hey. Who are you looking for?

Pretty much anybody who could be a rat in this town. I’m especially on the lookout for Lady Whistleblower.

I mean, Leo seems like he’s on our side now.

Yeah, I guess so, unlike my mother. I’m so sorry about the way she’s acting. It’s completely out of line.

No, it’s OK. I mean, I get why she doesn’t like me.

I don’t care what she or my dad thinks. They can try to keep us apart, but it’s not going to work.

You said you have a plan?

I do.

I have a way for us to be together tomorrow night at the prom.

Oh, my God. Tell me everything. [dramatic music]

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All right. I asked for the fries to be well done. I know that’s how you like them.

What’s that?

The fries. Extra crispy like you like them.

Oh, right. [sighs]

Where were you just now when I walked in?

What do you mean?

I don’t know. You just seem distracted.

Oh. Tate. I ran into Tate. And we got in a fight. And he stormed off.

Mm. What was the fight about?

Nothing for you to worry about.

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Eric, I’m really sorry about Jude.

Thanks, man.

How are you holding up?

Not good. [chuckles] I’m missing every second.

It’s got to be brutal.

Yeah. You know, I got to see him earlier. Nicole, she brought him by the office.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Hey, are you OK working there? I mean, really? I mean, it can’t be easy.

No, it’s fine. Nicole’s not going to bring him to the office all the time, you know.

No, but– Eric, I wasn’t just talking about Jude.

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Do you have any idea where EJ rushed off to?

I’m not sure, but it must have something to do with the bad news he got earlier.

What bad news?

Well, it turns out Kristen got the CEO job over him.

Seriously? Why would the board make that decision?

Why would the board make any decision?

He must be so upset.

Yeah, he’s pretty angry. But hey, I bet he’s out there right now making arguments because there is nothing EJ won’t do to protect his family.

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Oh, you know what?

Mm?

Tomorrow is a big day. So why don’t we go to bed?

Mm. We can at least finish our wine. Can’t let the good stuff go to waste.

[chuckles] All right, one more glass. [chuckling] [knocking] You expecting somebody?

At this hour? No. Hmm. [gasps]

Hello, Paulina.

EJ. What are you doing here?

I’ll get straight to the point. I’ve had some time to think about what Abe said earlier. And I’ve decided that the Concerned Citizens of Salem will withdraw our petition to recall you as mayor.

Wow. This is good news. So you finally saw the light.

However, in exchange for my gesture of goodwill, I’ll need something in return.

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[dogs barking in distance]

I mean, this is almost too good to be true, right?   I mean, all this good news?   First, we find out that our unborn child   is healthy and strong, which is by far the best news of all.

Yes, definitely.

And I get to pursue my dream of becoming a filmmaker.   And I’m lucky enough to have my beautiful wife   and best friend by my side.  Well, I am so excited.   And I am so, so proud of you.  So where do you think we should look for a new place?   I know my college roommate and his fiancé,   they live by the beach, but I also know that-  I guess you’d call ’em the more artsy crowd- Okay, okay, Johnny.   Hold on, hold on. All right?   Before we, you know, set sail into the sunset   there is just one, uh, rather significant hurdle   that we have to face, or should I say I have to face? And what is that? I have to figure out how I am going  to break the news to my mom.  [intriguing music]I can’t believe the governor would have the hubris to do something like that. You know he shouldn’t have been there in the first place. Paulina?  Paulina, are you there?

Yeah.  I’m here, I’m here.  I just–I just, uh- Abraham, I found the website  for the so-called Concerned Citizens of Salem.  Oh, they photoshopped all these pictures of me  where I’m–I’m glowing.  And my head, it’s- it’s in the shape of a damn avocado.  Oh, Abraham, these trolls are gonna go and get me recalled.  I could lose my job, Abe.

I’m not gonna let that happen.  In fact, I am going to put a stop  to this insanity tonight. And how on earth are you gonna do that? Well, I’ll tell you when I get home.  In the meantime, get offline immediately. [gasps]  You’re a wise man, Abraham.  I love you.

Love you too. I’ll see you when I get home.

Abe.

Oh, EJ.  Thank you for agreeing to meet me.

No worries.  Uh, may I ask what this is about? Yes, well, I thought we could discuss  this organization called Concerned Citizens of Salem.  They’re planning to recall Paulina. Are they? Yes.  They seem hell-bent on ousting her.  And, um, something interesting came up when we looked into  this so-called Concerned Citizens organization.

Oh.  And, uh, what did you find? Well, it seems that the primary  so-called concerned citizen is you.

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Rafe is gone already? Yeah, yeah. He can’t do anything.  Said he’s unwilling to make a deal with Weston.  So I’ll tell you what.  I’m willing to shelve this whole idea  of busting Gabi out of prison for now  if you help me find more evidence. Sorry, change of plans.  I’m not gonna be helping you anymore. You’re not gonna–  what the hell are you talking about?  You do realize that unless you help me clear Gabi,  I’m not backing you as CEO at DiMera?

[laughs] You see, mon frère, that’s the thing.  I don’t need your backing anymore  because I already have the job.  [laughs]  [ominous music] [office phone ringing]

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[cell phone ringing] Hey, Julie.

Darling, I’ve been so concerned  ever since you went to the station.  Did you see Clyde? Did he- did he say anything more about Abigail?

Uh, yeah, he actually did.

Well, tell me, what was it?

He told me to check out a safe deposit box  at a bank in Chicago.  Inside of it is supposedly proof that Abby’s alive.  [intriguing music]

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[sighs]  Oh.  Abraham is right.  Who cares what those idiots think–those internet trolls,  goblins, whatever.  Oh.  Who am I kidding?  I care.  Oh. Oh.  Ooh. [knocking on door]  Oh. Oh! [laughing]  What a lovely surprise.  Oh, what are you doing here, baby girl? Can I come in? Of course, of course.  Oh. Can I get you anything? Oh, no. I’m fine.  I just wanted to let you know  that Johnny and I saw the doctor today. Ah. Well, uh, is everything all right?  Is the baby okay? We’re still waiting on the results  from some of the exams, but they went really well.  And Dr. Greene says  that the baby’s heartbeat is really strong. [gasps] Oh, praise the Lord.  Oh. Whew.  Oh, that’s wonderful news. Yeah. Yeah, it is.  And, um, I have some other news  that you may not think is quite so wonderful. You’re the one spearheading this movement,  aren’t you,  to recall Paulina? I respect you enormously, Abe,  so I’m gonna tell you the truth.  Yes, I am the one leading the charge on this issue.  I created the Concerned Citizens of Salem  to remove your wife from office. I see. Is there anything else? Yeah, there is, actually.  I want you to stop this nonsense now.  [tense music]I’m sorry. I-I-I don’t understand.  Last I checked, EJ was still acting CEO. Mm. Oh dear. [laughs]  I guess you haven’t checked your spam folder.  See, the board, um, they met in private.  And after exchanging in a few pleasantries,  stock tips, et cetera,  they decided to offer me the job. Really?Mm-hmm. Without my support? The board felt it was high time  that another woman was at the helm. Hmm. And I think it also helped  that I sent them a presentation deck  regarding my vision of the company.  And apparently they were very impressed. Good for you.Mm.  Can you imagine strolling through the airport  and, you know, you stop off to get some candy,  a bottle of water, and there I am  on the cover of “Forbes Magazine”–  headlined “The CEO in Stilettos”? Just because you’re CEO  doesn’t mean you can’t still help me with Gabi.  In fact, you can now use DiMera resources  to help me find new evidence. Sorry, Stefan.  I can’t do that.  [knocking on door]Hey, Grandma. Hi, honey.  So how’s everything? Uh, everything is okay.  In fact, it’s better than okay,  which is why I wanted to come and thank you  for your advice earlier. Oh.  You spoke to Chanel?I did, yeah.  I, uh–I told her about the job in LA. And what did she say? Uh, at first she was, you know,  a little upset that I kept it from her,  but, um, yeah,  once she got past that, she was actually really supportive. Oh, honey, that’s wonderful.  So did you– I did. Yes, I accepted the job offer. You’re moving to Los Angeles? I know, I know it seems very sudden. Yeah, well, when we last spoke,  you did mention that you needed some space.  I just didn’t think you meant , miles of it. No, Mama, it has nothing to do with that.  Johnny was offered a job, a dream job, in California. Oh, well.  Well, what about-what about Sweet Bits?  I mean, Chanel, baby–  I mean, you–you know, you can’t forget  that you do have your own career to think of. Yes, and I am thinking of it, and so is Johnny,  which is why I will be starting a Sweet Bits in LA.

Well, that’s, you know, easier said than done,  starting a business.  Chanel, have you thought this through?  I mean, it seems a little impulsive. Mm, who do you think I get that from? What’s that supposed to mean? It means that you’re the one  who has a habit of acting without thinking. I’m sorry, Abraham, I can’t do that.  It’s nothing personal. I’m just- I’m just trying to do the right thing here. By attacking my wife?  Tarnishing her good name?  She made one- one impulsive decision.  And aside from that,  she has been an outstanding mayor. Ooh, I’ll have to disagree with you there.  Now, I’m not questioning her intellect or her stamina.  It’s her judgment that gives me pause. Why?  Because she fired you as DA?  That’s what this is all about, isn’t it?  Retribution. Nothing to do with that.  Now, I’ll admit initially I wasn’t happy  that I’d been sacked, but who would be?  But it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. What do you mean? Well, now that I’ve learned that Jude is  in fact my son,  I’ve had much more time to spend with him,  be a hands-on dad.  Not to mention, I can now devote more attention  to my role as acting CEO of DiMera.  Although, between you and me,  it won’t be long before that role is officially  and permanently mine. [laughs] So I get it.  You finally get everything you want–the corner office,  the assistant who follows you around…  [clicking tongue] Like a little Chihuahua.  You get lunch dates in Brussels with Bezos.  You get all that, and all of a sudden  you lose the desire to help your brother in need. Stefan, I am not the monster.  I am sympathetic to you, to Gabi,  and I would help if I could.  But Shin, he would kick me to the curb  if he found out that I was trying to free the woman  that murdered his beloved son. But she didn’t!I believe you too.  But Shin doesn’t,  and I cannot risk alienating him.  So I am so sorry, little brother,  but my hands are tied. Well, if Clyde said there’s a safety deposit box somewhere  in a bank in Chicago and that has information about Abigail,  what are we doing here?  We’re going to Chicago. At this hour? The banks are closed. Of course.  We’re going tomorrow morning. What do you mean, we? You can’t go alone, darling.  It could be a trap, it could be an ambush. Yeah, which is why I don’t want you involved.  This could be dangerous. You think I’ve never faced a dangerous situation  before in my life? Yeah, not like this.Yes, exactly like this.  I haven’t spent all my years pouring tea  and babysitting, sweetheart.  And my grandmother Alice saved Bo and Hope,  helped them escape from criminals years ago.  Now, if she can do that, I can go to a bank  in Chicago with you in broad daylight. [laughs] All right, but listen.  All right, Clyde could be playing mind games, all right?  This could just be one giant wild goose chase. Still, we have to go. Yeah, we do.  I mean, even if there’s a one in a million chance  that Abigail is still alive,  we gotta-we gotta take that shot. Daddy?  [intriguing music]

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Hey, buddy.  What–what’s up? I couldn’t sleep. Oh.  Did you count sheep? No? How about hippos? No hippos either.  I heard your voice, and I wanted to come see you. Oh, well, hey, man, I’m really glad you did.  I missed you so much. I missed you too.  How was your trip?

It was really good. Yeah.

What kind of stuff did you do? You know, how ’bout–how ’bout I tell you and Charlotte  about it all in the morning okay? I promise.  You gotta go back up and go to bed. Okay.  Can I ask you a question? Sure. Why did you say Mommy is alive?  [enigmatic music]

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Mm. I am so–  ooh, I’m so proud of you. Thank you. Thank you. And now that you’ve signed… Yes. Tell me about the movie.[laughs]  Well, I can’t say too much yet,  but I can promise you it has absolutely nothing  to do with devil possession. Oh.[chuckles] I’m gonna miss you teasing me. Well, I can always tease you over a video call, right? No, but it’s–  it’s not the same as in person. No. And as happy as I am for you  and for your wife and your family,  I am gonna miss having you here with me in Salem. I don’t think Paulina’s gonna like it very much either.  I doubt that she will handle the news as well as you have.

I’m sorry. I-I really am.  I didn’t mean to question your judgment.  I’m just so sad to see you leave. I know.  But, Mama, it’s only gonna be a plane ride away.  And it’s not like we haven’t lived apart before. True, true.  But, I mean, well,  maybe you won’t miss me so much as you did in the past. Oh, Mama, why would you say that? Because, well, even though we, you know,  we got close again when you moved to Salem,  all that’s changed because of what I did.  I’ve ruined everything, didn’t I?  [melancholic music]

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You have a lot on your plate, EJ. You could say that again. Then why not drop this recall business?  Rescind the petition. No, it’s too late for that.  The petition is already in the hands of the city council. Then you could disavow it. [clicks tongue] I’m afraid I can’t do that.  The people of Salem have spoken.  And I can’t let them down over some personal disagreement. You don’t give a damn about the people of Salem, EJ.  The only thing you’re interested in is stroking your  ego. [inhales deeply]  With all due respect, Abraham,  I think that is a terribly unfair assessment. Well, I think it’s right on the money.  If your sister Lexie was sitting  where I’m sitting right now…  well–EJ,  Lexie may be gone,  but you and I, we’re still family.  So let me ask you on a personal level  to stop this attack on Paulina.  [tense music]

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What the hell am I supposed to do now, huh? Well, maybe you don’t have to do anything. Oh.  You know what? You’re right.  Because maybe if I just close my eyes  and think happy thoughts,  Gabi’ll walk through her prison bars  and out of the prison gates! I meant maybe Clyde will give up some information  that proves that his little associate murdered Li. Except he’s not gonna do that  without getting something major in return.  Rafe has already made it clear he is not making a deal,  not with Weston! Yeah, well, there’s always the Melinda angle. No, no, no, no, no.  I have made that abundantly clear to you.  I am not going to sleep with the DA.  You see this?Mm. Yeah, I do.  It’s already lost its shine. Okay, I resent that.  There is nothing more important to me in this life  than my marriage to Gabi. All right, Stefan.  I am sorry that you are going through this,  but this is the best I’ve got.

There’s only one other choice.

And that is?

Go back to plan B, busting Gabi out of prison. [scoffs] We have been over this. Breaking Gabi outta prison  is a terrible idea.  [sighs]  Look, I have spent more of my life on the run  than I care to imagine.  And trust me, it is no way to live.

Mm.  My wife is locked in prison  for a crime that she didn’t commit, thinking  that we are gonna spend the rest of our lives apart.  That is no way to live.  Look at me.  I need my wife to be free.  I will do anything and everything I can  to make sure that happens, even if that means  I am a fugitive for the rest of my life.

Well…  I guess all I can do is offer you my guidance.

Wow. All you can do, really?  That seems to lie somewhere in between thoughts and prayers  and liking a post on Facebook. Quit your bitching. My God.  Just listen to me, all right?  [sighs]  Now, you said that you had someone working  on getting Gabi out, correct? Mm-hmm. A’ight.  And now you need to focus on what happens after. What the hell does that even mean? It means I have a grab-and-go kit  in the safe in case of emergencies. Okay, well, given your history,  I guess that tracks. Among other things,  there is a lot of money in there.  It’s yours for the taking.  More importantly, there is a manila envelope  with a contact sheet.  Now, it has names and numbers  of individuals who will help you- the both of you disappear without a trace.  [mysterious music] Just consider it a parting gift  for you and your beloved, hmm?

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Wow. I…  Thank you.  It means the world to me. I wanted to go with Chanel, you know,  to provide some moral support.  But she thought she’d better talk to her mom,  just the two of ’em. Oh.  Are things still strained between the two of them? They are, yes.  Um…  look, Chanel and I, we understand  that Paulina was concerned for her daughter’s safety.  On the other hand, it was a completely reckless decision  to leave the hospital knowing that her condition  could put other people in danger. I understand.  But as a mother, I–  I also understand the desire to protect your child. Yeah, well, the irony is,  she not only put her own child’s life at risk,  but also her unborn grandchild’s. Yeah.  Very sad.  And I hope the two of them find their way back together. Mama, you didn’t ruin everything. Sure I did.  And I just hate the idea of you leaving  and things between us going so unresolved.  And I worry, Chanel, that the distance  will only drive us further apart. No, no, no, no. That is not gonna happen. But you don’t know that.  And, Chanel, my girl, I just–  I’m just so, so sorry.  And I know, I know, I know I keep saying that.  And I know–but, you know, words can’t change the fact  that I put other people’s health in jeopardy,  including yours and Johnny’s and that of that precious child  that you’re carrying.  Oh, if I could just turn back time,  I just should’ve made a different choice,  believe me, I would. And what, Mama? Huh?[sighs] If you hadn’t come to my rescue, then, yeah,  you know, maybe I would have been found and saved.  But, well, maybe not. [sniffles]I could be dead right now,  which means that my baby would be too. Yeah. Huh.  Well, I suppose that that–  well, that makes some sense.

So why not look at it from that angle?  Huh?  Is it possible that maybe  you made the right choice after all? Do you really mean that? Well, the doctor did say that at this stage  my baby is, uh- is looking–looking healthy.  And, um, well, while it’s still a little too early  to know for sure that nothing is wrong,  I have a really good feeling.  And–so I think that it is time  that you just stop beating yourself up.  And I also think that it’s time that I forgive you. Really? Really.[gasps]  Oh, my precious girl!  Oh, my darling girl.  [sobs]  [sweet music]I don’t–I don’t- I didn’t say Mommy is alive. Yes, you did.  I heard you. I-I-I think I know what Daddy meant.  Even though we know Abigail is in heaven, sweetheart,  she’s part of our lives every single day.  Because her memory is alive in our hearts.

Yeah. That’s what I said.  Does that make sense?

Yeah, I guess so.

Okay. Well, let’s get back to bed.  I’ll go tuck you in. Come on.  [softly] Thank you.

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A little bedtime reading and he’s sound asleep. He is a wonderful boy, but inquisitive. Yeah, gets that from his mother.  I can’t believe it’s the anniversary of her death. Oh, honey.I know, it’s been two years. I can’t believe that. I know.  I miss her so much,  every minute of every day.  And, you know, if I’m honest, just that little spark  of hope that she might be alive has,  you know, grown into this giant flame.  And I don’t know what I’m gonna do  if this all turns out not to be true, Julie. Okay, okay.  I think I’ve reached my sentimentality quota  for the day. [laughs] Well, I haven’t, so I just need you to know that this…  I am eternally grateful to you, Kristen. As well as you should be.  Well, I am off to the office  to start kicking ass and taking names.  [laughs] So I guess this is goodbye. I guess it is, yeah.  I–I’m gonna miss having a ally in this house. We haven’t always been allies. Yeah.  You’re right about that.  I remember when I first met you. [laughs]Yeah.  I was running from the law, and I came to this house,  and, uh, I needed a place to hide.  And you didn’t know me from Adam,  and you still took me in because I was family. Until I eventually sold you out to Sami. [laughs] Yeah.  Double-crossing, backstabbing, it is the DiMera way. [chuckles] Well, it’s nice to have you on my side again. You can thank EJ for that. Oh, yeah.  Speaking of our charming brother,  he is gonna have a conniption when he finds out  who is replacing him at the company.  I imagine I’ll be hearing a lot  of new British expletives. [laughs] I’m sorry I’m gonna miss that. Oh, he is gonna be absolutely dreadful  for a while, angry and vindictive.  But I think in the end, when the dust clears, he’ll–  he’ll get that it was all for the best.  [gentle music]

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Now I wouldn’t characterize this as an attack on Paulina.  I see this as the taxpaying citizens of Salem,  myself included, holding a public servant accountable.  So I’m sorry, Abraham, I can not honor your request. I should have known that appealing to your sense  of family loyalty wouldn’t work.  Let me leave you–  let me leave you with this one thing, EJ–  for you to try to get rid of an outstanding mayor  and human being out of spite…  Shows exactly what kind of man you are.

So Dr. Greene reassured you?

He did. Yeah, yeah.  He said that, uh, the baby’s heartbeat is very strong. [sighs]  I’m so happy for everybody. Yeah, yeah. It’s great.  Um…  you know, I gotta say, Grandma, if I’m being honest,  when we first found out there might be problems,  you know, that–that our baby could be born  with certain abnormalities,  I wasn’t sure if we should go through with the pregnancy.  But after today, I know that we made the right decision. I’m so glad to hear that.  And I am so excited about having a new grandbaby. Well, he or she is going to be very lucky  to have the best great-grandma anyone could ever ask for. Thanks. That’s very sweet.  And I will be here for you and for Chanel  and for this new baby.

Thank you.

I love you so much.

I love you too. Come here. Oh. Oh, honey.  Mm. Mm. Oh, honey, oh.  You–you just have no idea how much this means to me  that you don’t-you don’t hate me anymore.

What? Hate you?

Mm-hmm. I could never hate you.

Oh.

Yeah, I was just, you know, upset.  But what you did, well, I know that you did it out of love.

Oh. I did, I did, yes.  Oh, good grief, I haven’t been this emotional since I- ooh, since I sat in the front row  of an Aretha Franklin concert.  [both laugh]  Oh, the Queen of Soul.Oh, yeah.  I remember that. You were a mess.  [chuckles]

Oh, well.  You know, honey, well, now that you, you know,  found it in your heart to forgive me,  I suppose that that, you know,  it doesn’t affect your decision to move across the country? I was never leaving because of you, Mama. Oh, okay. Yeah, sure. Yeah, sure.  I understand that, of course, and I, you know,  I’m not gonna put any pressure on you to stay.  You know, you got your own life,  you know, and I want that.  I want that for you, yes.  But–well, please, well, you know,  you got to–can ask you one favor?

Yeah, of course. What is it?

Well, before you and Johnny hop on that plane, um,  could you- you got to let your mama throw you a going-away party.  You know, no, no, no, nothing crazy,  just a gathering of all the people in Salem who love you,  you know, so you can–you can always remember where home is. Mama, I can never forget that because my heart,  well, a part of it will always be right here with you.  [gentle music]

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[cries] I swear I could throttle Clyde Weston  with my bare hands  for what he’s put you through emotionally.  It’s so cruel. Well, it’ll all be over soon. [sighs] Tomorrow we will go to Chicago.  We will walk into that bank  and we will open that safety deposit box.  And we will know, without a shadow of a doubt,  if our Abby is still alive.  [tense music]

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Hey, there you are. Here I am.  Mm.  So did you break the news to your grandpa Roman? I did, yes, right after I told my grandma Marlena.  And they both handled it really well. Yeah? They weren’t necessarily happy to see us leaving,  but they were, you know, supportive.  How’d it go with your mom? Uh, it went way better than I imagined.  We talked things through.  And, Johnny, we are–we’re in a really good place now. That’s great. She, uh–what,  she didn’t try to convince you to stay or– Oh, well, you know she did.  I mean, obviously, she’s sad that we’re leaving.  But she understands that it is what’s best for us. Yeah.  [light ambient music]

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[door clicks open, keys jingling]

Well, I’m home.  Something wrong?  You’re not back on that- that damn website, are you? No, no, no, no, no, no, no.  It’s nothing like that, no.  [sighs]  Chanel dropped by.  And she and I, Abe, we had this amazing talk.  We made a breakthrough.  She forgave me.  [both laugh] That is wonderful.  I am so happy for you. And, wait, and that’s not all.  Abe, she told me she and Johnny are moving to Los Angeles. What? Why?

Johnny got a great job offer out there to work on a movie. Oh, wow.  I see, I see.  Well, you know what?  We can–we can always go out there to visit.  And they’ll be back here, I’m sure. Yeah, yeah, yeah.  And the important thing to remember is that she- she doesn’t hate me anymore, yeah. [laughs]

Anyway, yeah.  We’re back to being close again.

That is definitely the important thing.

Yeah.  So, oh, so you want to tell me what you were up to tonight?  [enigmatic music]I was, uh…  I was trying to get EJ to back off. Oh. We met.  We talked for a while.

And?

Sorry, Paulina.  EJ refuses to-to stop the recall.

Oh, that vindictive  silver spoon in the mouth,  son of a- [inhales deeply] Whoo.  But, you know–ooh, you know, I-I hope–no, no.  I know karma is gonna bite that man right  in the derriere.

Ah. EJ.  I’m glad I ran into you.  Listen, I know that you must be upset  that things didn’t go your way.  And I hope that there’s no hard feelings.  After all, we are family  and, uh, we should, uh, support one another. What in God’s name are you nattering on about? Oh.  Mr. Shin didn’t call you? About what? Oh dear.  Well, it appears that I’m the one  who’s gonna break the news.  [laughs]  Well… [clears throat]  Apparently you’re gonna need to update your résumé.

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[safe clicks]Bingo.  Okay.  Let’s do this.  Let’s see what you got here.  [suspenseful music]

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These are not contacts.  [laughing] Oh, my God.  These are DNA results.  Turns out, EJ, you are not Jude’s father.  [laughs]

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 [crickets chirping]

Wait.   You want to leave Salem and go where?

OK.   You know how I’ve been sending out my résumé for film jobs?

Yeah.  Well, I wasn’t expecting to hear anything back-  you know, my résumé being what it is.   And I certainly wasn’t expecting   to be offered a first AD job on a Peyton Russo movie.  What?Yeah.  Peyton Russo?   That’s only, like, your favorite director.  Yeah, one of my favorites, yeah.  Oh my god.   That’s amazing.  Yeah.  That’s, like, your dream job.  The only catch is I have to give   them an answer by tomorrow, and the job is in LA. Whoa.  Uh, I see.  Hmm.  They didn’t give you much time to think about it, did they? Actually, I’ve known about it for a couple of weeks. What?  And you’re just telling me now?  [tense music]

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Ah, there she is.

Yep.  Here I am. I got great news.  Got a new tenant for that vacant room upstairs. Oh. Who? Eric.  He was just here.  He agreed that he needs to move out  of that apartment he shared with Sloan and, uh, Jude.

That’s really good.  It is.  I know that you were still worried. Yeah.  And I know you’re still worried about Lucas.  Any word? My god.  I mean, I just don’t get it, because he contacted me.  He said he was with Harris out in the hinterlands,  searching for Clyde- [sighs] and then nothing, dead silence, which is  a really bad choice of words.

Hey, look.  I’m sure he is just-You’re sure he’s what, having brunch  with a-with an escaped felon?  [sighs] I-he told me not to worry, OK?  He said it was fine.  But I can’t help thinking that something  terrible has happened and I might never see him again.

Or he could walk through that door right now.

Oh my- [exhales]

Oh, thank God!  Oh, Chad.

Hi, Julie.  It’s good to see you. I’m so glad you’re back home. The kids asleep? Yeah.  Yeah, I just put them down.  They have been asking about where you are nonstop.  I said you were on an adventure.

Yeah.

I think Thomas could tell I was worried, and-anyway,  he’ll be so happy to see you.

OK.  I’m going to go check on them.

No, wait.  Please, tell me what happened.  Did you find Clyde? Uh, yeah.  Uh, the police did.  And, um-and I- I did have a chance to talk to him.

Well, did he admit to targeting  Abigail that horrible night?  [tense music] Abigail is alive.

Chad?  What did he say?

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Clyde.  Been a long time.

Not long enough.

Mm.  Well, there’s something we agree on.  So- the FBI’s field office in Helena  has decided that Salem PD is going  to get the first crack at you. [scoffs] Lucky me. [chuckles]  Actually, you’ve run out of luck  because, uh, state-well, it’s adding a whole host  of new charges, like, um, drug dealing,  attempted murder, breaking out of Statesville.  And then once we’ve figured all that out,  we’re going to send you off to solitary confinement  in supermax, where you can finish up your already  exhaustively long sentence.  But first, I got a few questions for you,  starting with, um, what do you know about Li Shin’s murder?

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I want this done ASAP, do you hear me?  No.  Like, now!  [phone beeps] What was that all about?  Food delivery service, uh, screw up your order again? It’s a little more serious than that. Oh.  OK. It’s all happening, Kristen.  I’m busting Gabi out of prison.

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Look, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about the job right away. But-but what, I’m supposed to be glad  that you’re telling me now? No, that’s not it. I just– What? What?  What was your plan up until right this second?  Were you just going to wait until you got on a flight  to LA and then tell me then? [sighs] Or-or were you going to turn the job  down and not tell me at all? Yeah, maybe. John Roman DiMera, do you think  you know what’s best for me?  For us? No!  That’s not it at all, OK?  There was just already so much going on, right?  With-with the baby, and everything with your mom,  all right?  I just-I didn’t want to add to your stress. No.  I’m sorry, Johnny, but that is a load of crap,  and you know it.

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Oh my god.  [laughs] Oh, I was so worried about you.  You never answered my phone calls. Well, I was on a plane, you know.  And I was a little busy trying to capture  Clyde Weston and his henchwoman,  who’s in police custody, by the way, so… OK.  Well, that’s great.  I mean, that is just wonderful news.  I just wish that you had let me know, you know, with a message  or a text or something, because I kept on picturing  you dead in a ditch. I’m sorry you had to picture that, Mom,  but I had no choice.  The FBI wouldn’t let us do anything.  We had to keep everything on the DL  until Clyde was back here being processed in Salem. OK.  Well, come on, though.  It’s not like you were going to announce it on social media  or anything like that.  I mean, I’m your mother.  I think I deserve to know. Kate, he’s safe now. Yeah, there it is. The voice of reason.  My man. Thanks. OK. All right.  You’re right.  I’m going to just stay totally positive with this  because the truth is, you helped  Harris capture Clyde, which you said you were going to do.  So per the terms of the deal they offered you,  you’re now a free man, right? [sighs] Li Shin?  Li Shin.  No, that’s not ringing any bells. Oh, come on, Clyde.  You know damn well who Li is.  Gabi’s ex.  She was convicted for his murder.  Come on.  Acting like this is news to you.  You had the goons break my sister’s leg in prison.  Yeah.  Then you threatened her to within an inch of her life,  so you could persuade Stefan to do your damn bidding. Well, that’s quite a tale you’ve spun for  yourself, Commissioner.  What I heard is that she slipped in the shower.  That’s how she broke her leg.  And damn if I haven’t told those guards  times,  fix those slippery tiles.  I can picture it now–  you know, your sister in the shower.

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Shut the hell up, Clyde. So why did she do it anyway, kill her ex?

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She didn’t.  She had no motive.  She’s innocent. [laughs] Come on, man.  The last thing your sister is, is innocent. Oh, come on, Clyde.  You know she didn’t do it.

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You know Gabi didn’t kill Li.  But I’ll bet you know who did.

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[laughs] So you’re going to orchestrate  a prison break for Gabi, huh? That’s what I wanted you to help me  with in the first place, as you well know.  But you thought it would be easier to prove  that Gabi is innocent.Yeah.  Well, it should have been.OK.  As you also well know, DA Trask thinks that little black book  that we found, that we thought would be  enough evidence to exonerate Gabi-well,  she thinks that it isn’t.  And Rafe could string me along forever.  So I said, you know what? To hell with it all. OK. Hold on, hold on.  I thought Rafe said if-if Clyde Weston was captured,  that he might be able to corroborate  that his man Gil killed Li. Yeah.  Well, you know what?  That’s a pipe dream, Kristen.  Because even if Clyde is caught,  which is a big if, and even if he knows something about Li’s  murder, another big if, what makes you think he would  lift a finger to help me?  If he’s captured, I’m the reason he gets convicted.  So why all of a sudden would he decide  to have a change of heart and help Gabi get out of prison? So what, then?  You’re just going to tunnel her out? Figuratively speaking, yeah. Yeah?  And when is this great escape supposed to take place, hmm? It’s already in the works.  My guy says it could be done imminently.  And then Gabi and I will ride off into the sunset,  never to be seen or heard from again. Huh.  Yeah, right.  No, Stefan, I am afraid I can’t let this happen.  [tense music]

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Chad, what did Clyde say? OK.  So I accused him of going to the mansion  that night with the sole purpose of killing Abigail.  He didn’t deny it. Oh.  [sighs] Well, we suspected it.  Now we know.There’s more. More? So he may have gone to the mansion that night  to kill Abigail.  But then in the end– But then what?

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Julie–  he said that Abigail is still alive.

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I am your wife, Johnny.  We are supposed to be a team.  How could you even think about turning down your dream job  without talking to me first? Because I’m an idiot, OK?  All right? I’m sorry.  I’m sorry.  I should have told you sooner.  My grandma said the same thing. You told your grandma before telling me?  How many other people know? OK.  Look, Chanel, I’m sorry, OK?  I’m sorry.  I didn’t expect to get this job offer,  a job offer that would require us to move , miles away.  I mean, sure, when it first came in,  I was, like, ecstatic, you know?  I couldn’t believe it.  But then-I panicked.  Salem is our home, you know?  It’s where your bakery is.  It’s where our families are.  We’ve built our lives in Salem.  We’re happy here.  And you are happy here, and that’s all I really want.  I just want to make you happy.  That’s my most important job.

That’s-that’s really sweet, Johnny.  But if you wanted to turn the job down,  you would have done it already. [sighs] Yeah.  And part of me does want to turn it down. But? Part of me doesn’t.  I’m obviously conflicted, which is why you  need to make this decision.

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Um, you know what?  I, uh, got some stuff to take care of in the office.  I’ll be back. Why do I get the feeling Roman wouldn’t be too happy  if my sentence was shortened? Oh, if?  If?  Is Harris flaking on you? I don’t know, Mom.  I don’t know where I stand. Why is that? Because Harris is busy.  He’s busy processing Clyde.  He hasn’t told me anything.  I haven’t talked to him since, you know,  this whole thing ended.  Chad-Chad had to fly me home. What was Chad doing there? A long story.  Anyway, I don’t know what’s going to happen with me.  I have no idea.  The more time goes by, I just can only assume the worst. Oh my god.  I don’t know why the hell I ever trusted Harris. Just keep it down.  Keep it down, OK?  We’re in the middle of the pub.  Technically I am still a fugitive, so… OK. You’re right.  You’re right.  We should really get going.  Let’s get you right back into hiding, OK? Clyde said what? That, uh-that Abigail is still alive. Oh, God! Look, I had a gun to his head.  So, you know, he may have said anything to prevent me  from shooting him. I don’t know. You assume it’s a lie? Well, Lucas thinks so, yeah. Well, what the hell do you think? I don’t-I, um–  you know, I think that it probably is.  I do.  Oh, but, Julie, there’s a small part of me that–  that hopes that, um–  that it’s true.  Yeah. Darling. Yeah. [sighs] I didn’t even know your sister’s ex.  How should I know who killed him? Well, Li’s blood was found on your little black book. [chuckles] Well, surely you’re not  accusing me of murder.  I was incarcerated in November, as I’m sure you recall. Oh, right.  Yeah.  But your associate Gil, his bloody fingerprint  was also found on that little black book,  which was hidden at the Bistro,  where he ran your drug operation. Yeah.  But you see, Gil is dead.  Ava Vitali killed him.  Are you not keeping up on the crimes  committed in your jurisdiction, Commissioner? Oh, I am well aware of them.  Thank you.  But since I can’t talk to a dead man,  I figured I’d go right to the top–  to the boss.  So what did Gil tell you about the night  Li was murdered, hmm?  Any chance that, uh, you could corroborate his guilt? [sighs] Well,  let’s just say I could.  What’s in it for me?  [tense music]

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What the hell do you mean, Kristen?  You can’t let me do this?  Gabi is my wife.  I don’t need your permission to help rescue her. Stefan, you and I had an agreement.  I will help you clear Gabi’s name.  You back me up as CEO of DiMera. I backed you, and I am still backing you. OK.  What are you going to do?  You’re going to continue as a fugitive from the law?

I have been planting seeds for months.  It’s practically a done deal. Oh, you know what?  Practically doesn’t work for me.  You waited a long time to pull the trigger on freeing Gabi.  What’s a few more weeks?  You don’t want EJ in the job, do you? Of course not.  But if Clyde is captured, he will go back to making  Gabi’s life a living hell.  And now that I’ve turned on him, I can’t take that risk. OK.  Well, you might just have to.  Because after everything I have done for Gabi,  I can’t risk you not coming through for me.  So we are at a stalemate here, brother. Not how I see it. [chuckles] All right.  Well, then how about this?  [clears throat] If you insist on going through  with this idiotic jailbreak plan, I’m going to go  tell your wife that you slept with Ava Vitali.  [tense music]

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You want me to make the decision for you  on your job offer?  Johnny, I just got through telling you we’re a team. Yeah, but I’d be uprooting you  from your life for my dream. [sighs] I mean, what if you’re miserable because of me? What, so I’m supposed to crush your dreams?  What if you’re miserable because of me?  [gentle music]  Look, Johnny.  I can bake cookies anywhere, OK?  They have flour and milk and chocolate chips in California  too, I assume.  And I mean, Sweet Bits LA, it sounds kind of nice,  don’t you think? Yeah, but– But nothing, OK?  And you know, getting a little further away from Mama  might not be such a bad thing.  So I say if you want the job, I think you should take it. Yeah.  The problem is, I don’t know if I want to take it  for reasons I can’t quite articulate. OK.  Well, try. You know, my-my whole life,  I wanted to be the next Fellini,  which sounds grandiose,  I know.  And it totally is, because I mean,  what have I actually ever done, you know?  A couple of Super  movies when I was a kid, some demo reels. OK.  So what?  Every great director started out as a dorky kid  with a little camera. Yeah, I know.  But when I actually tried to put something together  as an adult, my grandma’s life story, I mean,  the whole project went to hell, literally. Well, you know, maybe that’s what sets you apart.  I mean, how many directors can say  that the actual devil interfered  with the production? Yeah, I don’t know.  It-it honestly felt more like a sign, you know,  like I was dabbling in something  I wasn’t supposed to be. Oh, come on, Johnny. And what if I can’t cut it?  You know, Hollywood is cutthroat.  What if I’m just some spoiled rich kid  with some inflated notion of himself,  completely delusional and pathetic? Where is all this self-doubt coming from? I don’t know.  It’s just-how’d all this happen so fast, you know?  What if I’m not ready?  And now I have you and the baby to think about.  And it’s just, failing on my own, that’s one thing.  But I cannot drag you across the country  and fail all three of us.

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I’m not going back to the monastery. OK.  Well, you just said that– You know what?  Clyde’s going to supermax.  He’s not going to Statesville.  So I’ll be safe if I have to go back to, you know– What, to-to prison?  Because at least the monastery isn’t– It’s not what, prison?  It’s pretty much the same thing, Mom.  I can’t stand that place, all right?  Just an old building with a bunch of guys in old uniforms.  And I’m not going to do it. They cut my hair.  Forget it.  It’s the same thing as being stuck in Statesville.

Oh, really?  How many murderers do you think are in the monastery, Lucas? I don’t know.  Brother Solomon, he seemed to be pretty shifty, that guy.

So you know, I am absolutely not laughing at that.

I have one year left on my sentence.  I might as well go back to Statesville,  like I was supposed to in the first place,  and just do my time, you know?  Might as well pay full price for what I did to Sami. [sighs] The thing is, is Abby- Abby came back to me once before, you know?  And then there’s Stefan.  I mean, his heart is beating in your chest,  and-and yet he’s alive and well, walking around.

Well, do you think it’s possible Dr. Rolf  saved Abigail? I don’t know.  I don’t know what to think, OK?  I just know that I can’t sit around here and wonder,  you know, what if?  It’s going to-it’s going to drive me crazy.  [sighs] I need to go to the station,  and I need to talk to Clyde.  And I need to figure out if there’s more.

Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.

OK.  But I need you to do me a favor.  Please don’t bring this up to Jack or Jennifer, OK?  I don’t want to get their hopes up if it’s-if it’s nothing,  you know?Of course.  I won’t say a word, darling.  I won’t. OK. Oh my god.  [exhales] You do remember cheating on your wife, don’t you? That was one time.  And I was very drunk.Oh.  Oh, drunk, OK.  Well, I guess it’s no big deal, then.  I’m sure that Gabi will be very forgiving  when she finds out that, uh,  you and Ava had been tying one on.  [tense music] Damn it, Kristen.  You said you would keep my secret. Well, yeah.  But that was then, and this is now.  And peacetime promises, well, they can be tenuous at best. Mm.  So are you declaring war? With you?  Mm.  No, of course not.  I’m at war with EJ.  Yeah, a cold war that is simmering to a boil.  So you need to decide which side you are on.  And let me just say this.  If, um, Gabi does find out what happened between you  and the ex-mafia princess, I am sure that she’d  prefer a Statesville cot to your marital bed.  So I think you really need to rethink your plan, brother.

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I mean, you know I can’t make charges  like these just go away after everything you’ve done. Then why should I help you?Oh.  So you do know something. I didn’t say that–  not explicitly.  [tense music]  Tell me, why isn’t a bloody fingerprint on the book  enough to overturn Gabi’s conviction? That’s a good question. Well, that’s a damn shame.  Let’s just say Gil did tell me something.  Now, just to be clear, there would  have to be something in it for me in order for me  to testify to that.  And just so you know, I would graciously  accept anything you could do for me, even  outside the confines of the law.

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Oh, you’re a real piece of work. Oh, give me a break.  You covered up Stefano DiMera’s murder for Hope Brady.  You’re telling me you wouldn’t do the same thing  for your own flesh and blood?  Hmm?  What kind of a brother are you?

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You hang tight.  I’ll be back.

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Think about what I said.

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[chuckles]  Yeah.

You are not going to fail, Johnny.  You are so talented. You don’t know that.No?  OK.  Well, tell me this.  Um, do you think that I am a good baker?

Of course.

OK.  Well, how do you know?  You don’t know anything about baking.

No, but I’m an expert eater.

Mm. I’ve been doing it my whole life. OK.  And I know movies.  I’ve been watching them my whole life.  And I’ve read stuff that you’ve written, and I’ve- I’ve watched things that you’ve directed.  And Johnny, you are a rock star.  And if things don’t work out, then at least you know you  gave it your best shot, right? Yeah, I guess.

Yeah.  And if for some reason this job doesn’t work out,  then we can always come back to Salem.  Yeah?  Whatever you decide, I’m with you.  And I also heard that Chris Pratt  was in that, um, Russo movie.  So if that is the one that you are working on, then whew,  I am going to be fangirling all day long.

OK. All right.  Well, thank you for the warning. And there’s-there’s also, what, Malibu,  Rodeo Drive, endless summer.  What’s not to love about LA?  Not to mention all those movie theaters with old-ass movies  and long, eight-hour cuts that nobody’s ever seen of movies  nobody’s ever heard of- and even longer Q&As afterwards.

You know me too well.

And I will happily follow you to the ends of the Earth,  because your dreams are our dreams now.  [gentle music]

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Mm.  So what’s it going to be, Stefan?  Are you going to rethink your master plan,  or do I have to give Gabi the bad news? What about Gabi? Uh, we were just discussing how we were going to tell her  that we’ve hit a dead end as far as trying  to get her out of Statesville. Well, that’s actually why I’m here.  I have some news on that front.  [tense music] Where’s Lucas? Well, he went to say goodbye to Julie. Goodbye? Yes.  Because he hasn’t heard from Harris,  so he’s assuming that he will be  going back to Statesville to serve out  the rest of his sentence. I am sorry to hear that. Really? Oh, Lucas.  You have been in my prayers every single day. Thank you. Thank you, Julie.  I appreciate it. What’s happened?  I mean, you were out before on some special dispensation  in disguise, but this time you’re not.  Does that mean that you’re free and clear now? I’m not too sure about that. Oh, gosh.  Well, then it must be a risk coming to see me. It was.  It was.  But there’s no way I’m going back to prison  without saying goodbye to you first. [clicks tongue] [laughs] Well, look at who’s here.  The commissioner sent you in to have a little chat with me?  [tense music]

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[sighs] You and I never finished our conversation.

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You need to start talking.

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Or else what?

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Thank you for believing in me, Chanel. Of course.  This baby and I are here for you %, no matter what. Right back at you. And, Johnny, I’m sorry that I got a little bit salty before. No.  No, that’s OK.  You were, uh-you were right to be upset.  I don’t know why I didn’t tell you about the job  offer sooner.

So-what are you thinking now?

[sighs] Kate, why would you ask me if I am really sorry Lucas  is going back to prison?  He’s my stepson.  I want what’s best for him.  I supported him through this whole damn thing, Kate.

I know.  You did.  And you went above and beyond,  and I’m grateful to you for that.  But, Roman, honestly, in your heart of hearts, I- I believe that you want Lucas to serve out his term  for what he did to Sami. Kate, we have been through this, all right?  I told you, I think Lucas learned his lesson.  I don’t think he’ll make those mistakes again. Well, God knows that’s true.

Bottom line is, Harris Michaels promised results.  Lucas did his part, and I think it would be wrong  if Harris left him out to dry.

Chad gave me the impression that you  helped the police find Clyde.  Does that have something to do with  your special dispensation? I probably shouldn’t say too much, you know?

OK, OK. I understand.  Please, tell me, what do you think  of what-what Clyde said about Abigail,  about Abigail being alive?  Chad shared that with me.  I’m not going to say anything to anybody but you.  He also said that you didn’t think it was possible.  Now, did you just say that, I’m wondering, because you didn’t  want to get his hopes up?  What do you really think?  Do you think it’s true she could be alive? Julie, I wish-I wish it was true.  I just-I don’t know.  I mean, I don’t know how it’s possible.  Do you?

[sighs]

So Clyde’s not speaking.  [phone rings]  Shocking.

Um, if you’ll excuse me.

Yeah.

Don’t give up hope, all right?  Listen.  Listen to me.  We have Clyde in custody.  I’m convinced that he knows something. OK.  So whatever it is, whatever he wants, it’s-it’s got to be  worth getting Gabi back home.

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This reminds me of a  little yapping dog running  in circles around a predator. How could it be possible that my wife is still alive, Clyde?  Because that night  I found her in our bed  bleeding out,  barely able to whisper my name.

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You know, when I close my eyes, I can see her.

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Her face is pale.  She’s so cold.  And I can feel her slipping away.

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When I was at the hospital, I was covered in her blood.  But still, I cling to hope.

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But then Kayla comes walking out.  She tells me that my wife is dead, that there’s  nothing she could do–  not her, not Rolf, no one.

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So she took me back to go see her body.

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Do you want to know what I did, Clyde?

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I held her.

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I touched her.

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I kissed her.  And I said goodbye to the love of my life  and the mother of my children.  But then you drop a bomb on me.

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If she is alive,  how is that possible, Clyde?

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Please tell me, hmm?  How is that possible?  [inhales sharply]

Thank you, Mr. Russo.  Yeah, Peyton.  Peyton, of course, yes.  Uh, I will.  I will.  Yeah, I’m very excited, yes.  OK.  Uh, I can’t wait.  I will, um-I’ll see you soon.  [phone beeps]  No big deal.  Just my new friend, Peyton Russo.

Ah!  Oh my god, Johnny!  This is amazing.  Oh!  I am so proud of you. His lawyer needs to call my agent, which I don’t have.

OK.  Well, soon you’re going to be beating them off with sticks.

Pinch me.

[chuckles] Well, actually, I had something else in mind.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.  It occurs to me that we just had our first major fight  as a married couple. Mm-hmm. And so we’d better get home fast so we can make up.

Mm, works for me.

[laughs]

Aunt Marie, I’m just so worried about Maggie.  Well, I told her.  I told her not to trust that guy, but she wouldn’t listen.  [sighs] Yeah, the whole family could use some good news.  How true.  No.  No, I haven’t.  And I cannot understand how my grandparents could have put  together this time capsule and never  said a word about it to a single member of the family.  Yeah.  Well, let alone what’s inside.  [chuckles] No.  No, I’m determined.  Yes, I’m going to find out what’s in the time capsule  if it’s the last thing I do.  [laughs] [sighs] Well, I said my goodbyes to Julie.  So if you guys have an out-of-the-way place  for me to stay while I wait to hear from Harris,  I’d appreciate it. You don’t have to do that.  I pulled some strings with my ISA pals, tracked him down.  So I get to be the one to officially tell you both,  Harris just finalized the terms of your deal.  So, Lucas, for you being part of the capture  of the fugitive Clyde Weston, the remainder of your sentence  has been officially commuted.

Oh my god.  So that means–

Lucas, you’re a free man.

Oh, yes!

Oh my god.

Yes, yes, yes!  Finally. [laughs] Oh.  Oh. Look, Stefan.  I’m sorry, but my hands are tied here. Really?  So that’s it?  You’re just going to pack it in?  You’re not going to move heaven and Earth to help your sister? Look, I cannot do this, OK?  I cannot give up anything to Clyde Weston, OK?  I would be sacrificing the safety of everyone  in this town and beyond.  But maybe if you had an idea- [suspenseful music] What does that mean?

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It means that maybe if you had an idea of how you  could move heaven and Earth–

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So you’re saying if, um, I chose to go the,  uh, DiMera route, you’d be willing to look the other way?

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I’ve got to get back to the station. All right.All right.

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Hey.  Rafe’s already gone? Yeah.  Yeah, there’s nothing he can do.  He’s-he’s not willing to, um, accept any sort of deal  as far as Clyde is concerned.  So I’ll tell you what.  I will shelve my idea to get Gabi out of prison  for now if you help me get more evidence. Yeah, sorry.  There’s been, uh, a change of plans.  I won’t be helping you anymore.

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Uh, would you mind, uh,  backing up a little, please?  Thanks.  I-kind of liked it better when  you were playing a strong guy.  This is just sad, you know.  Uh, takes all the fun out of it.

Answer me, please.  [somber music]

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Before I do, you have to show me that you  can do something for me  to, um, better my current situation. And how am I supposed to do that? [chuckles] Chad, you’re a DiMera.  You’ll figure something out.

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OK.  But how the hell am I even supposed to believe you?  I’m not doing anything for you.  I can’t trust a word that you say.

Then why are you here?

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OK.  Tell me this, then.  If Abigail is still alive, why would  you go down for her murder?

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[sighs]  It’s only a fool that goes for the quick return.  A wise man plays the long game with an ace up his sleeve  knowing the exact time he should play it.

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OK. Well, now’s the time, then,  to show me your cards.  I’ve shown you mine.

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All right.  Then listen up, because I’m about to give  you something big.

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Well, I was going to ask how are you doing,   but your face gave it away.

That obvious, huh?

God, I’m sorry, son.   Any word from the police on the search for Sloan?

No.   She’s in the winds, and she took off   from the DiMera mansion.  God, the thought of her up to her room and free   after what she did to you and Nicole.  Yeah, she didn’t hit me in the back of the head   like she did EJ.Oh, yeah.   Man, he’s got to be out for blood.   I still can’t-still can’t believe   that she got to jump on him like that.

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Several weeks after Mayor Price left the hospital   while undergoing radiation treatment, questions remain  about the health of those she exposed  on her ill-timed joyride. [gasps]  And now some members of the public  are beginning to ask questions about her fitness for office.  Questions indeed, Jude.  Well, your father knows the answer.  Paulina Price needs to step down as mayor,  or better yet, be forcibly removed.  [baby cooing]

Is that a fact?

[clears throat]

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Oh.  Oh.  Ooh. Paulina?  What–what is it? Oh, Abe.  Oh, I–  oh, I had a terrible nightmare.  Oh.

Sweetheart, do you want to talk about it? Was the radiation.  It turned me into this -foot-tall woman,  and I was just rampaging through the streets of Salem.  People were just running away and screaming  like I was this horrible monster.  And I tore the roof off of Sweet Bits  and poured Chanel’s whole inventory down my gullet.

Oh, my.

And the worst part of it,  that wasn’t the first time I had the dream.

Well, how many times have you had it? Oh, just about every night since I left the hospital.  And now it’s happening in the daytime too. Well, big problems call for big solutions.  This sounds like a job for Dr. Marlena Evans.

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[birds chirping]

John, I can barely hear you.  Yeah, I–is your flight on time?  T–oh–oh, good.  Oh, good.  OK, there it is.  Well, I can hardly wait to see you.  Yeah, I know.  Honey, call me when you land.  OK. Love you.  Bye.  [ominous music]

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[knocking]

Grandma.

Hi.

Hey. Do you have a second?

For you, anything.  Come on in. What a nice surprise. What’s with the card? Oh, nothing at all.  Tell me, what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?

I am meeting Chanel here for an appointment. Oh.  Everything all right with the baby?

Yeah. So far so good.  I actually wanted to stop by and talk to you  about something, maybe get some of your advice.

OK.  About what? Oh, just my whole future.  [chuckles]

Paying Price for Radioactive Ride?  I have to say, the writing has gotten a lot sharper lately,  even without Lady Whistleblower.  Perhaps her eloquence has spurred these  so-called journalists to up their shame game.

Excuse me, can I ask you a favor?

I’m sorry, I don’t do favor- of course. How can I help?  [soft orchestration]  announcer: Like sands through the hourglass,  so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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So what is this favor you need?  Anything you want within reason.  I mean, there are certain things  I won’t do with a stranger.  But in your case, I might be willing to make an exception. Oh, that’s very generous.  Are you going to drink that? My water? Sorry, I know, odd request.  But I just got done with a run  and I forgot my water bottle. Not like you could hide one in those little shorts,  I suppose. Right.  You know what?  Never mind.  I’m just going to grab one from the bakery. No. No. Don’t. Go ahead. Take it. You sure?Yes. Drink up.  I haven’t even touched you-it. Thank you.  Oops. [both laugh] Oops. Oh, thanks again. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait.  OK, this is going to seem kind of random,  but I was just wondering,  would you want to go out sometime?

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So I mean, this producer basically offered me  a job at his company.  Only, if I take it– You’d have to move to Los Angeles. Yeah. Like, now. Wow.  I–I didn’t even know you were considering this. Yeah, that’s the thing. Chanel doesn’t know either.

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You haven’t told her? Not yet. May I ask why? It–it’s just–  that would be asking Chanel to leave her business,  OK, her family, her home.  It just doesn’t seem like a fair thing to ask somebody. Are you considering turning down the job  without even discussing it with her? Look, as great as this whole thing sounds, it’s just, I–  I don’t want Chanel to feel like I’m asking her  to make this sacrifice for me.  And–and with the baby on the way and all the health issues  she’s–she’s just dealt with, it’s just–  it’s a–it’s a lot. Mm-hmm.  How do you think she’s going to feel  if she finds out you turned down the job  and never mentioned it?

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But maybe–maybe she wouldn’t think of it as a sacrifice.  Maybe–maybe she might even want  to make a sacrifice like that. Yeah.  Yeah, you’re right. You’re right.  I’m going to talk to her. Good.  Soon? Yes, soon, OK?  But–but you still haven’t told me  what–what you think. You mean about the job? Yeah.  You think I should consider it? Well, yes, I think you should consider the job, absolutely.  Now, selfishly, I–  I’d like to keep you right here in Salem. Yeah. And especially after what happened with Jude.

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Yeah.  It was shocking to see EJ just lying there after Sloan  hit him in the back of the head. Yeah, under normal circumstances,  that would be a welcome sight. Not this time. No, I still can’t believe it.  That Sloan just helped herself to EJ and Nicole’s baby.  I mean, how do you come up with something that insane? Desperate people do desperate things. Yeah. Again, son, I’m so sorry.  I–I know how much you love that little guy. Dad, he was my son.  And I lost him.  Dad, I’ve never felt pain like this. Hello, Chanel.  I was just reading some of the day’s news to my son. Yeah, and getting a huge kick out of it.  Apparently, you feel the same way about my mom  as “The Spectator” does. It’s true.  I want your mother out as Salem’s mayor,  but only because I am outraged on your behalf. My behalf? You’re my daughter-in-law.  And Paulina recklessly exposed you and my unborn grandchild  to dangerous levels of radiation.  Aren’t you furious yourself? OK, well, I’m not exactly happy about it.  But at the same time, I don’t completely  blame my mother for it. Who else would you blame? She didn’t even know that I was pregnant.  And when she left the hospital, she did it because  she was trying to save my life.  My mother would never do anything  to intentionally harm me, or my baby,  or put us in danger. While I admire your mother’s resolve,  I believe it showed a serious lack of judgment.  And her dangerous actions need to be answered for. She needs to answer for what she did to me  or for what she did to you? Me. She fired you as DA.  So is this really about protecting your grandchild  or is this about you trying to get payback?

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Look, just so you know,  I’m not in the habit of asking out strangers,  at least not recently.  See, I was in this long term relationship that ended and– I’m sorry to hear that.Oh, thanks.  Anyway, now I find myself picking up the pieces.  You know, putting myself back out there,  single and ready to twinkle.  And here you are, thirsty… [chuckles]  For water. So, dinner? Look, you seem like a really nice guy,  and you saved me from heat stroke.  But I’m not gay. Really?  Are you sure? Last time I checked. Huh.  Wow, I’m–I’m usually–  I’m usually really good at sussing these things out.  Are you really sure? I’m really sure.  And I’m also really flattered– I know. I know.  Not that there’s anything wrong with it.  Your father’s gay. Your best friend is gay.  I’ve heard it all before. Thank you, again, for the water.  Maybe I’ll see you around? Yeah, maybe.

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I’m really sorry about Jude, Grandma.  I know how much you loved him. Thanks.  It really is Eric I’m most worried about. Yeah.  Yeah, I mean, I saw my dad and Nicole go through,  you know, pretty much the same thing. It’s not the same thing.  They thought their baby was dead. And now Eric has to watch him grow up with someone else  as his father.  Oh, wow. I feel awful for him.  I feel awful for the whole family.  But at the same time, I–  I’m–I’m happy for my dad and Nicole.  Is that wrong to say? No, that’s not wrong.  And honey, Jude is exactly where he is meant to be.  I’m just so sorry that Eric has to pay the price for it. Yeah.  Well, speaking of babies,  I’m going to be late for my appointment. I’m so glad you stopped by. Me too. And I hope everything goes well for the three of you. Thanks. Johnny? Ah, yes, I will tell Chanel about the job, I promise. That’s my boy.OK.  Thank you. My door is always open to you, you know that.

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both: Muah.Well, see you. Yes.

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All right, there you go. Oh.  You know I’m always happy to talk to Marlena,  but I’ll pass for now. So you don’t want me to schedule something? I mean, you don’t exactly have to be Dr. Freud  or even Dr. Evans to figure out why I’m dreaming about  destroying the whole town. You’re feeling guilty. Heck yes I’m feeling guilty.  I exposed my pregnant daughter to radiation,  and Julie and Johnny too. Well, you didn’t want to do that. Tell that to them. You know, after their tests, including Chanel and the baby,  it–it came back fine. For now.  But that doesn’t stop me from worrying.  Oh, what–what if it takes time to show up?  And what if-what if it gets worse  and there’s something really wrong? Kayla didn’t say that she was worried about that, did she? No, but there’s always a possibility.  I radiated my daughter.  And on top of that, Chanel and I aren’t in the best place  right now. Well, you two have been through rough patches before.

We have.  But if it turns out that something happened  to her and her baby because of me,  I don’t know if I could ever forgive myself. What happened between your mother and me  was just business. And you didn’t take it personally? My only concern is you and the child. Well, me and the baby are doing just fine. Are you sure? Johnny and I have a follow-up appointment today,  and according to my latest test results, everything is fine.  And the radiation hasn’t affected the baby. Well, I certainly hope that’s true.  Because if there is any cause for concern,  there are still options at this stage. Yes, I am well aware of the options, OK?  But I am having this baby.  It is what Johnny and I both want. Well, I’m glad to hear that. Are you? Of course.  I couldn’t be more excited with this addition to the family.  And this little guy cannot wait to become an uncle.  Eh? Uncle Jude, huh? [laughs] Yes, well, that’s the name Eric gave him. Are you thinking about changing it? It’s certainly within my rights.

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Do you have a problem with that? No. No, no, no, of course not.  You are his father, so yeah.  I just–I feel terrible for Eric.  He must be devastated. Yes, well, it was a hard time for everyone.  But thankfully, this little guy  is right where he belongs, with Nicole and me,  his real parents.

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[sighs] Damn it, son.  Just…  it just kills me to see you hurting like this.

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Hardest part is, Dad,  it didn’t feel real.  You know, when I see Jude and–  and Nicole and EJ in their arms, I just–  in my heart, he’s still my son. Listen to me. You know what?  We’re going to figure a way to get past this, to heal,  same way we always do, as a family. [sniffles]

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Thanks, Dad. I appreciate that.  Tell you what. I’m going to–  I’m going to go to the back, grab some food,  and go home, OK? Yeah. You know what?  You over there in that apartment by yourself,  that can’t be making things easier. [sighs] You’re not wrong there. OK.  Come back here.  Start over. Give yourself a break.  Might do you some good until you figure things out.

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[sighs]  You know, you’re probably right. Yeah? Yeah.OK.  Great.Yeah. All right.  Do you want me to help you move your stuff? You know what, I’m going to let you know.  There’s a stop I need to make first. OK.You gave me a good idea. All right.

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[dramatic music] Dr. Evans, thank God you’re here. Leo, what’s going on? I need your help, desperately.

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Need a refill? Oh, no, thank you.  I’m feeling better. Well, good. Good. [phone rings]  Oh.  Abe Carver.  Hey. [laughs]  Hello, Reuben.  How you doing?  [soft tense music]  No. No, I–I–  I hadn’t heard.  Oh.  All right. Reuben, thanks for the call.  I appreciate the heads-up. What was that about?

Oh, it was–it was nothing for you to worry about.

Abraham, you know I can tell  when you’re hiding something from me.  Out with it. Come on now. Everything-everything’s fine.  Everything’s fine.  That was my friend, Reuben. The one on the city council? That’s right.  He–well, he called to give me a warning.

Warn you?  About what?

It seems that there’s a- there’s been a petition filed to recall you as mayor.

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Hey.Hey. Sorry. Am I late? Just a little. OK. Well, I’m sorry.  I–I stopped by to say hello to my grandmother. Oh, it’s–it’s fine. They just brought me in here.  I actually got a little delayed myself. Oh, by what? I had an interesting chat with your father. Good interesting or bad interesting? Let’s just say we kind of got into it about the baby,  and about my mom, and he is less than happy  with her right now. Is that all? Oh, yeah, and he also wanted to talk to me about  our options.

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You mean about the baby? [scoffs]  Damn it. Why does he do this?  OK. I am–  I am sorry. It doesn’t matter, OK? No, it does matter, and I’m going to talk to him. What?  You don’t think I can take care of myself? Oh, no, believe me.  I know that you can take care of yourself.  It’s just that sometimes where there’s DiMeras concerned,  reinforcement is useful.

OK. And you are probably right.  But just don’t worry about it, OK?  Just–it doesn’t matter. If you say so. Mm-hmm.  And how is it that we’re late, and Kayla still isn’t here? Uh, you know, she’s probably just with another patient.  But hey, while we have a minute,  there was something that I wanted to talk to you about.

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I hope I wasn’t too defensive with Chanel  about being your father.  [baby cooing]  But I just want the world to know that you are mine  now and forever.  However, there is such a thing as protesting too much.  [baby cooing]  But I have nothing to prove.  With Sloan gone and Melinda Trask sworn to secrecy,  no one will ever know the truth about your paternity,  especially Nicole.  Because if she or Eric found out,  I would certainly lose you.  And I would surely lose Nicole to Eric.

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If you’re here to see Nicole, she’s still at work. I know, I saw her earlier. And I just put the baby to sleep,  and I don’t want to wake him, so… I understand. I won’t be long.  I just–I need to talk to you. About what? I need a lawyer, EJ, to help me get a divorce from Sloan.  [soft dramatic music] And of all the lawyers you know in the world,  you come to me.  What about your sister, Belle, or Justin? Justin is dealing with a family matter.  Belle and Shawn are working on their marriage. There’s always a Google search. Yeah, and I could get some random attorney.  But some random attorney  will not hate Sloan the way I do  or the way you do. With good reason. Yeah.  Sloan stole your son.  I assume you’d want to get back at her as much as I do.

I see.

Am I wrong? No, you’re not. Then you’ll take my case? I will.  It seems our situation has made us strange bedfellows. My only question is, do we have to wait to find Sloan  before we file proceedings?

No, actually. There’s a way around that.

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So what was it that you wanted to talk to me about?

Well, there is something I was discussing…  [clears throat] With my grandmother. Hello there, Ms. DiMera.  Sorry to keep you waiting.Oh, that’s OK. I see you’re here for a follow-up  after radiation exposure?  And you’re also nine weeks pregnant.  Is that correct?

I’m sorry, I thought we were seeing Dr. Johnson today?

She got called away on an emergency,  so I’ll be stepping in for her.  I’m Dr. Greene, three E’s. Oh, Greene.  Any relation to Felicity Greene? Yeah, she’s my sister. Oh, my God, I love her.  She comes into the bakery all the time,  and she’s like practically my apprentice.

Of course.  Chanel, I should have realized.  Felicity talks about you all the time. She’s awesome. Well, she loves spending time with you.  She says it’s like the most fun she ever has. Oh, that is a mutual feeling, and I- your sister, she’s just so great. Yeah, well, I think so too. And I’m Johnny. I’m her husband. Nice to meet you, Johnny.  Well, Chanel, let’s see how you and your baby are doing.

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Leo, what kind of help do you need? Mental health help, of course.  My brain needs major fixing.  But then so does my heart. Well, cardiology is one floor up.  And as far as your brain, you can make an appointment. No, no, no. Dr. Evans, this cannot wait.  Please, everybody says you are the greatest shrink  in all of Salem.  Not that I know of any others, but my point is,  I can pay cash.  And clearly, you’re not with a patient right now. Normally, this always goes through insurance.  And I am going through a number of case files. OK. I know. I know.  You–you don’t like me because of what happened  with your grandson, Will.  But if anyone had a reason to hold a grudge,  it was yours truly.  That guy rolled me up in a dusty old rug  and left me for dead.  Honestly, I would think that you might want to make amends  on behalf of your family. So you’re not going to go away  until I agree to help you? Probably not.  Look, I am a mess, OK?  That’s why I’m here.  Earlier today…  oh, I can’t even get the words out.  I hit on a straight man.  Look, I know, I tend to flirt pretty, you know,  indiscriminately, somewhat compulsively actually,  but that’s just because I’m wildly insecure  and constantly trying to get people to see that I’m–  I’m–I’m adorable and worthy of love. Wow, that is psychologically astute. Well, I read a lot of self-help books  and listen to mental health podcasts  pretty much around the clock.  My favorite is “Kooky Conundrums,”  but I also like “Bonkers Banter.”  But this–this-this is different.  And it’s all because of this–this letter.  It is driving me crazy.  Oh.  All right, I’ll give you the CliffsNotes version.  The love of my life broke up with me–  by snail mail, no less.  Handwritten, but I mean, come on, how th century is that?  Hey, who even keeps stamps anymore?  Who even has a pen? So this is all about a breakup? Well, no, it’s not-it’s not just a breakup.  I really opened myself up to Dimitri.  I thought he was the one.  Now I know it was all just a lie.  Dr. Evans, I don’t understand.  I’m funny. I’m handsome.  I’m tall.  OK, I’m on the shorter side, but I have a nice physique.  I’m very smart.  Although my math SATs, that was embarrassing.  But look, my point is, I have a lot going for me, right? Yes, you do.  [soft music]

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Well, then, why am I so unlovable?

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Leo, what makes you think you’re unlovable?

Let’s see.  My entire childhood. Your parents? No, we’re not going there. This is therapy. We have to go there. Oh, OK. Um…  Well, the last time I went to see my mother in Statesville,  she offered me a cigarette and then berated me  for not being a smoker.  Then she told me I was a worthless human being  who she was embarrassed to call her son. Diana Colville is a very disturbed woman.  And if that’s the woman that raised you,  then I can understand that you have  a certain lack of self-esteem. [scoffs] Lack of self-esteem?  Dr. Evans, have you met me?  I am one of the most, if not the most  fabulous person I know.  I love me some Leo. [laughs]

You just said that you were wildly insecure. I did?Uh-huh.

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Well, I–  maybe I’m insecure about what other people think about me,  not what I think about myself, if that makes any sense.  Like, I’m worried I’m going to make a bad impression.

Mm.  I guess I’m feeling confused because you just declared  that you are fabulous, and- and in kind of a, you know, a bragging sort of way.  And that sounds to me like a defense mechanism. Defense mechanism.Yeah. Yeah, I read about that in my favorite self-help book  “Stop Kvetching and Get A Life.” I haven’t read that.It’s out of print.  I got it on eBay.Oh. So are you saying that  I’m not as fabulous as I think I am? I’m saying that I think  you don’t think you’re as fabulous as you say you are. Oh.  Oh. It’s only–only a thought. Wow.  You are good, doc.Don’t call me doc. Right. OK. Dr. Evans.  I have to admit, I find you somewhat intimidating,  but also very self-assured and drop dead gorgeous.  And you have incredible posture.  Also, I think it’s safe to say  you are a world-class shrink with a very big heart  and a great sense of humor. Leo, I think you have a very big heart.  And I think you’re very funny. [laughs] Really?  You think I’m funny? I think you are hilarious. [laughs] Well, thank you.  That is–that is very flattering.  I’m also tortured  and miserable, like, % of the time.  [somber music]  Do you think there’s any help for me?

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Wait, publication divorce. I’ve never heard of that. It’s a means to securing a divorce  where one of the parties can’t be located.  We simply put a notice in “The Spectator” once a week.  If after a few weeks Sloan doesn’t respond,  we can go ahead with the legal proceedings. That’s all there is to it, just a notice in the paper? We’ll have to make sure you have put in  a good faith effort to find her  using whatever is within your means.  But since the police already put out an APB,  I say that’ll cover our bases. So a few weeks?Mm-hmm.  In a few weeks, we’ll go to court,  and your marriage will be over.

Didn’t realize it would be this simple.  Thank you.

Oh, don’t thank me yet.  You haven’t seen my bill.

Right.

I’ll be in touch after I start the paperwork.

I appreciate that.  Wasn’t sure you would take this on.

Well, we all deserve a fresh start, don’t we?

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We sure do.

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[door slams] They’re trying to recall me as mayor?  [scoffs] Oh, God.  How–how far has this gotten? Well, the petition has already reached  the threshold of signatures  to present it to the city council.

Oh, well, who exactly are these sneaky rats  presenting this petition?

Well, according to Reuben, they’re an organization  that calls themselves the CCS. What in the hell is the CCS? Concerned Citizens of Salem. Oh, really?Mm-hmm. And who exactly are these concerned citizens?

I haven’t figured that out yet.

Well, I say we find out, right now.

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[upbeat music playing] Welcome home, son.

Hello, neighbor.  Hey, listen, thank you.  Thank you for the advice earlier. Sure. Sure.  Did your idea work out?

Yeah, it did.  I took your advice and I did something  to help me get past Sloan, you know?

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Oh, this will also help me move on.

OK.  So- so you feeling better now? I saw Jude earlier.  Just every time I see him, it’s like- I feel like I’m losing him all over again.

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[sighs] Leo, it is my deeply-held belief  that everybody can be helped.

And does that mean that you would be willing to help me? Heaven help me, I will. Why heaven help you? Because I’m afraid I’d- I’d get distracted by laughing at your funny stories  and your adorable take on things.

[laughs] OK.  Well, I promise I will be as unfunny  as I’m capable of being.  This–this is the best news ever.

There is one caveat.  If I’m willing to help you,  you have to be willing to do the work. Oh, I hate work. You’ll have to get over that part.  Because if you don’t put the work in on this,  you won’t make any progress.  That means you’ll be wasting your time,  and you’ll be wasting my time.  And I do not like people wasting my time. I’ll bet in this crazy town, you’ve got a line of nuts  around the block waiting for your services. We don’t say crazy, or nuts. What about mashugana?Or that. Got it. OK, let’s do this. Take my card, make an appointment. Oh, I will, lots of them.  You and I are going to make such a great team.  You’re going to crack this nut wide open. I’m looking forward. Dr. Evans, thank you. [laughs]

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[exhales] Thank you, Norm.  Let–let me know what you find out. No, thank you, Cynthia.  Yeah. Well, I do appreciate the info.  And I’ll wait for your call.  Yeah. Any luck? No, not yet.  Not yet, but we should have some information soon  about the CCS. Oh.  [phone beeps][sighs]  Oh, that certainly was soon. Oh.  What is it? Well, I now know the source of the petition. I should have known.  [groans] I think Master DiMera would be more comfortable  in his crib, wouldn’t he?  [phone ringing]  Hello, Rita, what is it?  You know me, I love good news.

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The petition to recall Paulina Price  is going to the council as we speak?  Excellent.

OK, from my exam and considering  you’re not experiencing any symptoms,  I’d say everything looks good. You sure? Like I said, we’ll see what the tests say.  But the heartbeat sounded nice and strong. OK. Well, that’s great news, right?  Thank you so much, Dr. Greene. Of course.  Nice to meet you both.  And I’ll tell Felicity you say hi.

Oh, please do. I know you’ll be following up with Dr. Johnson.  But in the meantime, if you need anything, any questions,  feel free to give me a call any time.

Your name is Mark Greene?

It is.

You mean the guy from “ER”? Goose from “Top Gun”?

Didn’t think you were old enough to know that show, huh?

Yeah, we binged it over the holidays.

Well, then yes, like Dr. Mark Greene on “ER.”  Why do you think I got into medicine?

Well, it’s a good thing your name wasn’t Michael Myers.  [laughter]Take care, you guys. You too.Thank you. OK, so…  sounds like everything’s still good.

Yeah, sounds like.

Yeah.

[laughs]  So what was it that you wanted to talk to me about?

Oh… [clears throat]  Right.  How would you feel about leaving Salem?

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[sighs] Marlena, there you are.   I’m so glad I found you.   I checked your office, but–

Oh, I assume you’re here about Everett.  [sighs] I’m wondering how he’s doing.   Have you heard from him?  Well, actually, I was just with him.  Oh, so great.   That means the intervention worked.   At least it got him here, anyway.   How is he?   [dramatic music]   [country music playing]  You know, it was so strange to see   Everett morph into Bobby right before my eyes.   To be perfectly honest, I have never seen that in real life,   only on TV.  Yeah, listen, I get it,   but DID is a real mental illness.   In fact, our niece Abigail suffered from it,   and so did my sister Kimberly.Mm. She even wrote a book,  “Becoming One: My Journey to Wholeness.” Hmm.  I may need to read that. Well, it’s out of print now, but I’m sure I have a copy  that I could loan you. Thank you. I’d really appreciate that.

Mm.

You know, I really want to understand  what Bobby is going through. You sound like you still care about him. I do.  I mean, our marriage did end badly,  but we shared a life together,  and he meant a lot to me at one time. I’m sure. And I guess I’ll come to find out  how much I meant to him.  [phone ringing]  Oh, sorry. One moment.

It’s OK. Go ahead. It’s the station.Mm-hmm. Detective Hunter.  I’m on my way.  I am so sorry. I have to go.  There’s been a shooting at the Kiriakis estate. What?Yeah. My God, Steve is there.  [tense music] John, did you hear me?  I need help putting up Steve’s legs, please.

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John. You OK over there, buddy? Just securing your gun.  Wouldn’t want anyone to get hurt.

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[sighs][sighs]

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What the hell were you thinking?  You could have shot Theresa.

But I didn’t, did I?  I hit my target. Yeah, you’re lucky you hit your target. I’m luckier. I’ve always been an excellent marksman. Yeah, yeah, I got the scar to prove it.  Weren’t you the guy that accidentally shot Marlena  at her wedding when you were trying to hit my brother Eric?

[sighs] You have one off day, and it’s all anyone remembers.  So am I to take this to mean that you would have  preferred it if I just let Konstantin  strangle Theresa to death in front of us?  Yours is the only opinion that matters,  unless you disagree with me too. [sighs]  I can’t believe you shot him. We had it under control.

Did not look that way to me.  You all know I did exactly what needed to be done.  Konstantin Meleounis was a homicidal maniac  whose intention was to kill Maggie  and steal my uncle’s fortune,  and now…  he is out of our lives for good.  So you can all line up to give your thanks anytime.

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

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I can’t really give you any details right now.

Doctor-patient confidentiality.  I totally understand.  I was just hoping if you could tell me  if Everett is OK or not. Well, actually, I can’t tell you  because I don’t know.  I haven’t seen Everett.  [dramatic music] Oh.  So Bobby has followed through on his threat? Bobby is the dominant one right now.  He’s stonewalling me and the other doctors,  and he’s not letting Everett out.

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Is that because he’s still trying to protect him?  From dealing with whatever trauma  caused his illness, I mean. Yeah, that would be a logical scenario. But how long can he keep him at bay?  Doesn’t Everett have to reemerge at some point? Yeah.  I can’t answer that. Why can’t you?

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Oh, my God.  Are you saying that Everett might be gone…  forever?

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Hey, John, I still need help with Steve  when you’re done with that gun.  [tense music] Almost there.

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[phone ringing] [breathes sharply] Stay still.[groans]

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All right, all done. That’s Kayla. All right.That’s Kayla’s ringtone. Yeah. If I answer…  not my usual energetic self…  she’s gonna worry. OK, no, I–Please. I got you. I got you. I got you.  All right.  Hey, John, can you help me with Steve? Yeah, sure.Thank you.

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Kayla, it’s Sarah. Sarah, why are you answering Steve’s phone?  Is he all right? I heard there was a shooting. Yeah, there was.  I need to tell you that Steve was injured, but he’s fine.  He’s stable. Oh, my God. Tell me what happened. No, I-[siren wailing]  The paramedics just got here.  He will tell you everything.  Just meet him at the hospital. OK, OK, I’m on my way.  Oh, that was Sarah.  Steve’s been hurt, but she said he’s stable. OK, well, I have to get to the Kiriakis estate,  so I’ll take you.  Come on.No, no, no, no.  The ambulance is almost there.  I would miss him maybe. I can’t do that. OK, well, then I’ll drop you off at the hospital.  I have the patrol car. I can turn on the lights. All right. OK, yeah.  Thanks. Brady, are you–are you sure there’s no pulse?  Are you sure he’s really dead? Theresa, you don’t have to worry.  He’s–he’s a goner. [sighs]  I can’t stop thinking about his last words. Yeah.  What was it he said again?  There’s still an enemy in your midst.  [dramatic music] Was he just being melodramatic?  What do you think he meant by that? Well, someone…  helped him kidnap your kid. Yeah, right.  That’s exactly what he meant. [sighs]  Wish I could get that guy alone in the alley. The punk in the hoodie.  Who the hell was that?

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[sighs]

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[sighs]Look, Stephanie,  you must not give up hope.  We’ve only just begun to work with Everett,  and we have a lot of avenues to go down. Right. No, I understand.  I just– You just what? I feel so guilty. Why would you feel guilty? Well, because when I first found out  about Everett’s double life, I was–  I was so angry with him.  And now that I know none of it was his fault,  all I want to do is help him. You have helped him.  Jada has too.  You did the intervention. I’m–I’m-I’m beginning to think  that we made things worse. Why would you think that?

Well, you said it before.  Bobby could just keep in control for good. [sighs]  Listen.  When your cousin Abigail went through this,  things got very bleak for her, and- and then at one point, I don’t know,  the personalities integrated  and she was back to being herself again. Right, well, Abigail had Chad by her side.  Everett has no one. That’s not true.  He’s got you. [elevator bell dings]  He’s got Jada. Hey, Doc.John, what in the world-Our plan to bring down Konstantin  didn’t go as we had hoped here.  Things got a little bit sideways.  Honey, your father was a part of this,  and I’m afraid that he was injured. What? Oh, my God. What-No, no, he wasn’t- he was shot in the side.  No major organs were hit.  Sarah was right there for immediate attention.  I rode with him in the ambulance,  and he made bad dad jokes the whole way here. Where is he now? He’s in four, trauma room four.  [tense music]

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[sighs] Oh, my God.Whoa, whoa, whoa. Are you all right?No, no, it’s nothing, baby. Well, it certainly doesn’t look like nothing.  What happened? Who shot you? You know–Papa, Papa! Oh, baby girl. [sighs]It’s OK.  It’s OK, baby girl.

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Xander, baby, it’s me.  Where are you?  Did you–did you find Theresa?  Is she OK?  Sorry, I really thought that you would call by now.

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Steve’s been transported.  John went with him.  I just–I want to hear your voice  and know that you’re all right.  I checked on Victoria, and luckily she’s fast asleep,  but I know that she’s gonna want to see her daddy  when she wakes up.  [sighs] [sighs] Well, we should probably let everyone know  that Theresa’s OK. [sighs]  No reason to stay here any longer,  and sending this lavvy heid to his reward  has given me a bit of an appetite.  Hope no one finished all the crab rangoon.  [sighs] Sarah called me.  She must be worried. I better go. I’m afraid I need everyone to stick around for a moment,  especially if that’s what I think it is.

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All right, who’s gonna start? [sighs] Xander killed him. Way to throw me under the bus, cuz. Is that the murder weapon? Yes, but that’s a bit harsh, calling it murder. Let’s have it.

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Tell me everything from the beginning.

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Someone?  Anyone? OK, hey,  here’s the story.  Maggie told Konstantin that she would marry him  in order for him to stay in the country,  but that was before she knew his true intentions.  The fact is, this is a very bad man.  He was going to kill Maggie.  He also sabotaged my grandfather’s plane.

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You’re telling me that Meleounis killed Victor? That’s what he admitted to, yeah. All the guests can attest to his confession. And then he attempted to escape  by using Theresa as a hostage. He opened fire on our way out,  and he shot my Uncle Steve. I managed to catch up with them over here.  So did Brady with his dad’s gun,  which is right there. Yeah, let’s just…  cut to the chase, shall we?  Sarah’s waiting.  There was a standoff when I arrived.  I sized up the situation, grabbed the gun off Brady,  used it to shoot Konstantin,  who had just confessed to killing my uncle  and kidnapping my child.  And when I pulled the trigger,  he was strangling her, so I had to shoot. Except…  moments before Xander shot the gun,  he showed little or no regard for Theresa’s safety. Brady is right.  I tried to point out the fact  that he was putting Theresa’s life in danger,  and his exact words were, “I don’t care.”

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You ungrateful twits!  I just saved Theresa’s life, and instead of being grateful,  you’re trying to get me arrested? We’re trying to set the record straight. Theresa, will you please tell Detective Hunter  what really happened?  [tense music] It’s true.  He–Konstantin did choke me. Thank you. But it’s also true that Xander  refused to put down the gun  even though Konstantin doubled down  on his threat to kill me. I was all you had.  These two were busy trying to prove  who could be more useless,  and Konstantin was bluffing anyway. You don’t know that. [phone beeps] Yes, I did.No, you don’t. Yes, I did!No, you don’t! OK, enough. It’s my father.  I’m gonna let him know that Theresa’s OK. Yeah, be sure to tell him it’s all thanks to me, yeah?

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Brady says that Theresa’s safe. Good.  And did Konstantin get away? He’s dead.  Xander shot him. Oh.  Well, I–I can’t say that I’m upset about that.  I mean, he was the one that brought down Victor’s plane. Yeah, and Maggie would have been the next victim  if he had gotten his way. It’s just all so ghastly.  At least he can’t hurt anybody anymore,  and his reign of terror is now over.  [mysterious music] Not quite, Doc.

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[sighs] So Maggie’s groom,  he’s the one who shot you? Konstantin, yeah.  He knew the jig was up,  so he started firing wildly, trying to get away. Yet you’re the only one who got hit. I was too slow.  Maybe I shouldn’t have skipped that second cup of coffee  this morning. Well, you always suspected that he had ulterior motives. Yeah, and I hate to say this,  but he was planning to kill Maggie  so that he could inherit her half of Victor’s fortune. Oh, my God.  Is she OK? Yeah, physically, she’s fine.  Emotionally, I don’t-I don’t know. You know, can we just wait a second?  Can you just back it up and tell me what happened? [sighs]  [dramatic music]  It was pretty bad,  worse than any of us thought.  Not only was Konstantin willing to kill Maggie  so he could get her money,  but he confessed to sabotaging Victor’s plane in Greece.  He’s the reason Victor’s dead. Oh, dear God.  Poor Maggie. Does Alex know? Yeah, he was–he was there  when Konstantin confessed to it. Where is Konstantin now? [phone beeps] Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry. [sighs] Oh, it’s a text from Jada.  She said, “Don’t worry. Theresa’s OK.” Oh, that’s good. Good. Why wouldn’t she be?  What happened to her?

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I was getting to that.  When everything blew up, Konstantin took her hostage. What? Yeah, we–we–we thought  we had everything under control,  but unfortunately,  our plan just went off the rails. And what plan was that?

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I think I’ve got everything I need.  Coroner’s on the way.

Can we go back to the house now? I sure would like some distance from…  that dead body. It’s fine. You can go. About damn time. I meant the others.  I need you to come with me to the station. Why?

You killed a man.

Were you not listening?  It was totally justified. Oh, you could have just shot him in the arm, the leg. I panicked. Whatever the case, I need you to come with me.  I got to take an official statement from you.  Let’s go. [sighs]  Thanks for backing me up.

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Stephanie, would you mind giving  your father and me a moment?[sighs] Whatever’s going on here, can’t it wait? You know, Little Sweetness,  I think I owe your mom an explanation.  So…  hey, maybe you can go down to the cafeteria  and get me one of those double fudge brownies,  the one with nuts? Sure. OK. Mom, please go easy on him. I make no promises. Here you go. Oh.In case things get dicey. Yeah, well, I don’t think this is gonna  do me any good because, you know,  all those nurses out there, they’re in your mom’s pocket. Oh.If I press this button,  I’m just asking for more trouble. Well, guess you’re on your own, then. Yeah.[chuckles] Thanks, baby girl.  [sighs]  Now, listen.[sighs] You knew there was something I was keeping from you  concerning Maggie. Which I was not happy about, as you well know.  And you also promised that everything would work out.  You didn’t say that people’s lives would be at stake. Wasn’t supposed to go down like this. Oh, what, gunshots  and my niece being taken hostage?  Well, I should hope not.  So why don’t you tell me,  how was it supposed to go down?  [dramatic music] Konstantin…  held up this card and ordered me to shoot Steve,  but it didn’t have any effect on me.  I was able to resist his suggestion completely. Then our deep programming is working. Well, yes and no…  [tense music]  Because after all the chaos, there was a moment when I–

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I looked over and I saw this card on the floor,  and I was–  I was drawn to it, and all I could hear  was Konstantin’s orders  pounding in my ears all over again.

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And then I picked up Steve’s gun.

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And?I pointed it at him. [gasps] Sarah was busy. She was tending to his wound.  She really needed me.  But that damn voice, it was fighting me for control. Dear God. But luckily Kayla called Steve,  and there must have been something  about the ringing of that phone  that just snapped me out of it.  But what if it hadn’t?

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Well, you weren’t completely blacked out.  John, you never would hurt Steve.  But we do have to work on getting you out  from under Konstantin’s spell. Oh, Doc, you know that I trust you %,  but what if it’s not enough?  What if–  what if I’m still just a ticking time bomb?

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Hey, are you sure you’re OK?Yeah. I can take you to the hospital,  maybe get you checked out if you want. No, no.  Honestly, I’m fine.  My neck’s just a little sore.

Yeah.  Lift your hair. [sighs] It’s cold. Ready? Ah. Is that better? Yeah.  [both sigh]  I’m surprised you’re being so nice to me  after this morning.

Oh, yeah.  You’re talking about when you practically  kicked me out of bed  just to make room for Alex about a minute later, right?  Yeah.

Brady, I know I was insensitive.  I’m so sorry if I hurt you. Theresa, thank you, but…  [dramatic music]  You’re the mother of my boy,  and although you make me crazy- you really do sometimes- I’m still gonna care about you.

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[sighs] Maggie’s still sleeping,  but I told Bonnie and my–  Justin what happened.  Did I miss anything? No, Brady was just getting me all settled. Nice.  Well, now that I’m back here…  [groans] I can take over. [sighs] In other words, beat it.

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OK, I’ll get this typed up for you to sign. And then I can go, right? These things take time.  I still have to run all of this by the DA.  [door clicks open] Baby, hey, I just got your message.  I came as soon as I could. I’ll let you two catch up. Hey, where’s Victoria? She’s with Bonnie.Mm. Is it true?  Did you shoot Konstantin? Yeah, and the bastard’s dead.  Don’t have to worry about that dirtbag anymore, Sarah. The police aren’t gonna press charges, are they? Well, that remains to be seen.  [sighs]  There’s a question as to whether I shot Konstantin  to protect Theresa or out of…  revenge.

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Well…  which was it?

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[dramatic music] When I arrived on the scene,  there wasn’t any time to think.  There was so much tension and chaos.  And when Konstantin started strangling Theresa,  I just…reacted.  I mean, honestly, I can’t even tell you  what was going through my head at the time.  But I can tell you this now:  I’m not at all sorry that I shot the bastard.  After what he did to Victoria, to Maggie, to Uncle Vic,  he got what he deserved.

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I just wish you didn’t have to be the one  to pull the trigger. Well, I’ll face any consequences  that come my way.  I do have one regret, though. What is it? Well, Konstantin kicked the bucket  before he could tell me who helped him  kidnap Victoria that day.  Whoever that was, they need to pay as well.

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Alex, Brady was-he was just– No, no, it’s all right.  It’s OK.  Alex, I know you’re in a committed relationship  with Theresa, but she’s not your personal property.

No, she is not my property.  But I am her boyfriend,  and I do know how to take care of her.

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You want me to go? [sighs]

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I think that-I think it might be best. OK.  OK.  Feel better, OK?

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[clears throat]

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Look, I didn’t mean to be a jerk about it.  I just want Brady to know where you and I stand. OK.  And I–I’m actually glad that we’re–  we’re alone now ’cause I didn’t get a chance  to thank you…  for coming to my rescue.  Thank you.

I would not admit this to Xander,  but I think he did…  us all a favor by ridding the world  of Konstantin Meleounis.  In some ways, I wish I was the one who killed him…  and not just for what he did by taking you hostage  but for what he did to my father. He was an evil man.

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Down at the mausoleum…  [scoffs]  He said how Victor was never really a father to me.

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He–he only meant– No, I know what he meant. I know what he meant.  He was just stating the obvious.  Victor refused to claim me as his own for all these years,  and instead he let me believe Justin was my real dad.

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[sighs]

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I’m so sorry.

It’s OK.  I forgive him.  I mean, after all, he did try to make up for it in the end.  He left me half his fortune. [sighs] And as his son,  I’m gonna do my very best to make him proud.

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So the plan was to frame Konstantin for embezzling? Yeah, and no one was supposed to get hurt. Oh, come on, you had to have known  that this guy wasn’t gonna go easily,  especially if he was just technically innocent. Well…  I think the monkey wrench was that–that confession,  because it shocked everyone.  He took advantage of that. So you and John put Maggie in danger. She was already in danger.  And for what it’s worth, it was her idea. OK, OK, OK, you know what?  I just wish you would have given me the heads-up  to know that you were walking into a high-risk situation. You mean like a Bat-Signal type of thing? [sighs]  ‘Cause you just left me in the dark again. So no Bat-Signal? You know, just an FYI that your charms  don’t always work out for you the way you think they do, OK? Baby, I just didn’t want you involved. But you said that John told Marlena. Well, that was his choice. [sighs]And I’m sorry.  I’m sorry that you’re upset, but I just felt  it was better to keep you out of it. We just had that argument,  how you make decisions for us without consulting me,  like when you were gonna go to Montana to catch Clyde  or when you and John broke him out of Statesville.  We are supposed to be partners,  but you don’t treat me like a partner.  And you know what?  That has got to change,  because I cannot tolerate being kept in the dark  about what’s going on with you, no matter what the hell it is.  Do you understand me?

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John, I know this is so frustrating for you, but…  with a little bit more therapy,  I’m sure we can free you  from the residual effects of the brainwashing.  But you have to-you have to stop  being so hard on yourself. How do you do that?  You tell me, Doc.

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How can I not feel overwhelming guilt  for killing that innocent young woman,  especially after tonight, when everything that happened  was a result of that,  the death of Konstantin’s daughter?

No, you can’t look at it that way. Doc, there is no other way to look at it.

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And I have realized…  that there is only one thing that I can do…  and that is, I need to leave Salem.

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[dramatic music]

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Can I get you something to eat?

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No, I’m not really hungry.  I think I just want to go upstairs  and take a really long nap. Yeah.  I’m gonna go with you.  But do you think maybe instead of going to your room,  maybe you could stay with me  in mine now?  If you want.

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I want that very much.

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Come on.

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[sighs]

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And Dr. Evans said that they haven’t  been able to reach Everett?

No, not yet.

Oh, that doesn’t sound good. And I have even worse news.  I just spoke with one of his doctors,  and they’ve decided to move him to Bayview  because they haven’t been making progress here.

Oh.  Well, I hope that Bobby- Everett gets the help that he needs.

Me too.

Yeah.

Anyway, I should probably get these to my dad. Oh, it was a nightmare at the Kiriakis house.  Is he gonna be OK? Well, physically, yeah, thank God.  But mentally, I don’t know what kind of shape he’ll be in  once my mom gets through with him.

Mm.

[chuckles]

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You’re right, Sweetness.  I do have to try harder to be more open with you.

I am just so tired of all the secrecy.

Well, you know, baby,  you know, we’ve been down this road before.  Your job, my job,  sometimes things just need to stay on the down low.  That’s–I mean, those are just the rules. No, no, this is- they are not alike.  Are you kidding me?  Doctor-patient confidentiality doesn’t put our life in danger,  doesn’t lead you to almost getting yourself killed. [sighs] I wasn’t killed,  and I’m happy about that. Oh.Aren’t you happy, baby?  Come on. [scoffs]  Let me get a closer look at your wound.

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I think we have to take this shirt off. OK.  Come on.

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[chuckles]

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John…  you can’t run away from your problem. That’s not my intention. But you just said that you–

Just hear me out, please, sweetheart.  I think what I really need to do is,  I need to go to Greece.  I need to try…  to find Catharina’s grave site, and I need to pay my respects.

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All right.  I’ll go with you. Oh, sweetheart, I appreciate that, but…  I really feel that this is–  this is something I just need to do alone.

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Are you sure? I’m sure.[gasps] I know that I won’t be able to put this nightmare behind me  unless I can–  I can find a way to just try  to set things right with Catharina.

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I understand.  Before you go, we should do  at least one more round of deprogramming.

[sighs]  Most definitely.  Honey, I’m so grateful for you,  for your strength and your wisdom,  but mostly I’m- I’m grateful that you’re mine and I love you and you love me.  You’re my everything.

Mm.  I feel the same way.

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[unsettling music]

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What a relief that Trask decided not to press charges. Right.  I mean, she must have realized  she’d be stepping into, like, a buzz saw of bad PR.  I’m a bloody hero, damn it.

You really are.

What a day.

Seriously.  I’m gonna-I’m gonna check on Victoria,  and then I’m gonna see if my mom’s up  and tell her what happened. I’ll be up in a minute.  Did you hear all that, Uncle Vic?  [dramatic music]  Legally I’m in the clear,  but you and I both know why I shot Konstantin.  I did it for you, old man.

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I hope now…  you can rest in peace.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

You weren’t expecting to see this ever again, were you?

Maggie, I can explain.

No, don’t even try.   I don’t want to hear another lie out of your lying mouth.   [tense music]   You came into my home   when I was grieving the man that I love.   What, you thought you’d take advantage of that grief?   You knew I needed someone to lean on,   someone who understood   how I felt about my husband.   So you pretended to be his friend…  

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   To know him like I did, to love him like I did.   And, what, you hoped that I would fall for you?  

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   You let me cry on your shoulder.   You pretended to be my protector   when my beautiful baby granddaughter was taken.  

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 The kidnapping–  you arranged that too, didn’t you? That’s absurd. I’ll be damned.  You had Xander and Sarah’s baby kidnapped  so Maggie would continue to let you live in her home,  away from all those phantom Greek enemies  who were after you. You sick bastard.  You’d better hope–

Xander.

You’d better hope the cops get here before I kill you.

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 Dear God,  that hooded person that took Victoria,  that wasn’t one of your Greek enemies.  That was your accomplice.

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Who the hell was it, Konstantin?

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What does it matter who it was?  He’s already admitted responsibility for the crime.

You’re all a bunch of damn hypocrites!  We all know that Victor was no saint, huh?  He didn’t give a damn that my little girl was killed  because of his need to punish me, huh?  Well, I may not have got my revenge on you,  but I did get my revenge  on your dearly beloved late husband. What are you saying?

It was me who was responsible for his death.  I am the one who sabotaged his plane,  sent him to a watery grave.

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What’s going on? That’s not true!  It can’t be! [laughs] You don’t think I am capable  of finding someone to tamper with that plane, huh? Oh, I think you’re capable.  John told me that you ordered him to kill me  the minute we were pronounced husband and wife.

What?

But I refuse to believe  that a man as strong and as vital as Victor  could be taken away from us  by someone as insubstantial and as small-minded as you. Small?  The old man is dead, is he not? Can’t you see what you’re doing to her?  What the hell’s wrong with you?

You want to hurt me, don’t you?  You want to twist the knife.  Well, trust me.  You can’t hurt me any more than I already am.  You see, I’m the one who opened the door  and let you into our house.  I laid out the welcome mat to my husband’s killer.  I betrayed his memory, and I have to live with that.

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You’ve said your piece, Konstantin.  Now I’m gonna say mine.  I offered to marry you so you could stay in this country.  I thought that somehow I could make amends for all the wrongs  that you had suffered at Victor’s hands.  I felt compassion for you.

Is that why you have set me up to be arrested  for a crime I did not commit? As opposed to the crimes you actually did commit? And plan to commit?

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You never had any intention of marrying me.

She doesn’t need to defend herself to you.

That’s where you’re wrong.

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I did intend to marry you…  until John and Steve told me that everything you said to me  from the time you stepped foot into this house  was a lie.

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And that’s when the veil fell from my eyes…

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And I realized  that we had to do something to deal with you.  We had to do whatever we could  to get you out of our lives once and for all. And we’re taking you into custody right now. Let’s go. No, wait.

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Konstantin was the last person to see Victor alive.

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I need for you to tell me  everything about my husband  on his final days  in front of the people who loved him the most.  We need to know the truth.  We deserve that much.

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

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[intriguing music] Careful what you wish for, Maggie. Answer her.  Make it fast. Your daughter, Catharina, died decades ago.  You had years to exact the revenge on Victor.  Start with that.  Why now?  Why after all this time? This time around, it was not about revenge,  not at first. What the hell is that supposed to mean? I gave Victor one final opportunity at redemption  at a time when I thought he would be most receptive.

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So…  how is your son Bo?  It must be very painful for you to see him  in such a debilitating state and to feel so helpless, huh?

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[laughs] What?  You didn’t like it? [groans] Indigestion. Ah, my apologies.  [sighs]  I have had to skimp on ingredients lately, huh?  Business has been so dreadful. And you asked me here to rescue you once more. [laughs]  You know, you must be very weary  of my perpetual requests for help,  even though my father lent you the money  that sent you on your way to become  the wealthiest man in the world. Your father, not you. Ah, yes, but still…  think of what you took from me, Victor:  my child, my wife, my–  my whole heart. It was a terrible accident that I regret deeply. So you’ve said.  But man to man, father to father,  words without actions are meaningless, no?  So can you not show  just how much you truly regret it, hmm?

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Fine.  It’s your lucky day.

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I knew you would do the right thing. Hmm. That’s debatable.  But after my visit with Bo,  I instructed my lawyer to destroy my old will.  I’ll be making a new one when I return home,  and I’ll include you in the new draft. Your generosity knows no bounds, Victor.  But at our age,  leaving things to chance might be ill-advised.  So why not draft a new will right now, hmm? Very well.

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He would not help me then and there.  Oh, no. Huh?  Only when he was dead would I get a single cent.  He forced my hand!

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I have a job for you.

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You crashed his plane  only because you couldn’t wait for the money?  His promise to you wasn’t enough? Clearly not, because he broke that promise, huh?  He had no intention of leaving me any money, huh?  He just said so at the moment just to get me off his back.  He scammed me, huh?  He changed his will again before he got on that plane,  and he removed my name from it.

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There it is. Hey. What are you doing?  Give me that.What the hell?  I’m supposed to be in this will.  Victor left me nothing?

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If only I’d gotten to see his face  when he knew it was over, huh?  Horrified, terrified,  looking out that tiny, little window  at every inch of disappearing sky  and the fast-approaching ocean  and knowing what it meant, huh?  [laughs]Konstantin, I’m warning you. Swirling down and down, spiraling down– That’s enough!  That’s enough. I wonder what his last thoughts were, huh?  Were they of you, his true love,  or of his money, his real love? You don’t know what’s in his heart!  [tense music]  Victor and I, we meant everything to each other–  everything. [laughs]  Don’t make me laugh, Maggie.  That was a delusion and still is. That’s it! Shut up!Maggie! Shut up! [gasps] You know, Maggie did  everything in her power to help you.  How could you treat her like this, huh? Listen, an hour ago, she tried to frame me.  This is not as one-sided as you all seem to think, huh? One-sided?  You murdered my father. Oh, you seem so sure of that. We all heard you.  Enough with the games. That’s right. Enough talking.  It’s time to get you into a cage where you belong. And thanks to your detailed confession,  you’re gonna be booked for murder  instead of embezzlement. Since when did you get deputized by the Salem PD? ISA.  You’re in trouble with everybody, pal.  [dramatic music]

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How could I have been such a fool  to let that evil man into Victor’s home? Mom, please, you did nothing wrong. Well, everyone warned me, but I wouldn’t listen. Take some deep breaths, please. I’m really fine. I’m fine. You collapsed.  You’re having an adrenaline crash. I can’t imagine how much stress you’ve been under,  and then Konstantin just added to it  when he told us what he did to Victor. I was taken in by his charms, his gifts,  his photos, his stories about the old days. I was taken in too, Mom. Not like I was. No, I just–I saw that he made you smile again,  and that meant a lot to me. Well, for me,  it was all about my connection to Victor,  the history that I never knew.  I wanted so badly to hear about all of that that I–  I just–I was willing to overlook  the red flags and all the warnings and– Maggie, Maggie.  You were his victim. I hate that word. But it’s true, Mom. Think of it this way.  Think about how brave you were,  how you worked with John and Steve  to lay this trap for him. Yeah, how long were you planning that? And why didn’t you tell us?Yeah. We decided that the fewer people that were in on it,  the better because then that way,  you wouldn’t have to put on a façade. What, and pretend he wasn’t a slimy creep?  Honey, I been putting on that façade for months.

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You know, I didn’t think I would feel this way.  I thought that I would feel more powerful  when I exposed his lies. Mom. What? You almost lost your life today.  I don’t think that’s even sunk in for you  because it’s only sinking in for me right now. But my poor Victor, he did lose his life.  And to think that I welcomed that killer into our home.  How could I have been so gullible, so stupid? Maggie, you’re neither.  You’re the kindest, most generous person I know,  and the only reason that con man took advantage of you  is because you always see the best in everyone. In this case, to a fault.  [sighs] OK, I’m going back downstairs.  I’m gonna see that that murderer gets hauled away,  and I’m gonna–oh. Whoa, jeez.Mom, Mom, Mom.

Oh, my God.

Oh.

OK.

Oh. You have to rest. [exhales heavily] No, I’m–I’m–I’m–I’m OK.  I’m OK. I’m OK.  I’m OK.  I’m–I’m–I’m all right. No, I know, but maybe-maybe I could give you  a light sedative  ’cause you’re so worked up right now.

No, no, no, no, not while he’s free.

It’s not a concern, Maggie.  John and Steve have it all under control.  Here you go.Thank you. What? Yeah, Mom,  after everything that has gone on,  if anything happens to you, I- please, can I just give you something?  Just something light might help.  Will you do it for me? [sighs]  OK. Fine.OK. I called the police  while I was getting this out of the car.  Unfortunately there’s been an accident tying up access  to this part of the town, but we can all relax  because very soon, Konstantin will be officially in custody.

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Give me those hands.  Hold still![coughing] Knock it off. Water. Give me some water, please. Theresa, don’t.Hey, hey, hey! [yelps]Theresa, no! [gasping] Drop it, you bastard. Drop it.  Drop it, you bastard. You’re not getting out of here.  I promise you that. I’m not going anywhere with you, huh?  I’m getting out of here,  and I’m taking my hostage with me.  [gunshots] No, no, no, no. No, no.  [tense music]  [gunshot]What was that? Nobody move. Oh, my God.  Xander. [gasping]  [gunshot] [yelps]  Oh, my God.  Uncle Steve.Be quiet! [groans]Here, here, buddy.  Let me see. Let me see. Let me see. [groans]  [breathing shallowly] It’s all right.

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I’m going after them. I got you. I got you.  Give me something to stop the bleeding.  Here.  Let me put the pressure on here.  All right, I got you. I got you, man.  I got you.[groans] You’re gonna be OK, buddy.  You’re gonna be OK. You’re gonna be OK. [groans]  So it’s just a flesh wound, right? A flesh wound would look life-threatening  compared to this.  Stop trolling for sympathy.[laughs] Get Sarah on the double.I’m on my way. All right, this isn’t your first rodeo, partner.  You know the drill.  Breathe easy, and hang in there. Hey, Dad.Here we go. Dad, what do you want me to do? Catch up with Alex.  He went unarmed.  Good luck.Right. Go.[groaning]  Oh, God. How the hell did I get hit? Beats me. You used to be a lot quicker. [gasping]  I guess I started taking after you. I hope you didn’t like this shirt much, pal.

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I’d steal one of yours, but they’re all so damned ugly. [laughs] Yeah.[coughs] No, no, no, no. Breathe.  There you go.  There you go. There you go.  Hang in there. Come on.

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Oh, Xander, oh, my God, baby.  We heard gunshots. Are you OK? Yes.  Steve was grazed, but he’s gonna be all right.

What about Konstantin?

Yeah, don’t worry about him.  He’s being taken care of. How? What does that mean? It means he won’t be able to hurt you again or Victoria.  My promise to you. And Steve? That’s why I’m here.  We’re gonna need your help until the medics get here.

OK.

Wait a minute. How bad is he really?

No, Mom, it’s OK. I’ve got it.  It’s gonna be fine.But I-No, don’t you worry.  Justin and I will keep an eye on Maggie and little Victoria.  You just go take care of Steve.Thank you. We got it.

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You sick son of a bitch.  You shot my Uncle Steve.

Next time, I’ll shoot John too.

There isn’t gonna be a next time.  If I would have known that I was plotting and scheming  with a murderer, I-Wouldn’t have gone for the big cash prize, huh? No.  No, I wouldn’t have.  My God, you are pure evil. Need I remind you it was your idea  to alter the will in Victor’s briefcase, huh,  changing Victor’s heir from Xander to Alex?  You.  All I did was find a forger. Don’t be so modest.  You’ve been running the show ever since. You are going to help me escape, Theresa,  because you certainly don’t want them to find out  what you did, especially not your cash cow,  Alex, the faux heir.

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Alex. Let her go right now.  Are you OK? Ah, the cavalry,  though it’s possible you’ve forgotten  which one of us is armed. I could take you out in a heartbeat, you old man. About the time it takes for me to pull this trigger. Alex, don’t test him.  Don’t test him.  Just tell me, is Steve OK? He’s gonna be OK,  unlike my father. [laughs]  Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?  You are very much mistaken.  [tense music] How am I mistaken?  You already admitted– About killing Victor? Yes.  Yes, he is still very much dead,  fortunately for the rest of us. Then what the hell are you talking about?  How am I mistaken? Oh.  This is hard, huh?  What is the best way to convey this, huh,  with words?  I suppose blunt is best, huh?

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Victor isn’t your father.

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[grunts]Easy. Easy. [groans]Easy. You think Maggie’s gonna bill me for…  staining her carpet? It’s a write-off, man.[groans]  Yeah, like this operation.  I guess we needed a backup plan… Ah, don’t worry about it.For our backup plan. Brady and Alex are gonna track him down.  He’s not getting away with this. Well, you catch up with them.No. No, dude…No way. Go. Go. You are my partner.  You have been with me since the very beginning,  and this is where I’m staying.

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OK.  Thanks.  [grunts]Damn it all.  That bullet was meant for me. Oh, no, no, no, don’t go down that road now, partner. Come on. You know that I’m right. Come on.You know I’m right. I know you’re full of it. Can’t argue with me this time.  Not this time.  Hold on. Hold on.

OK.

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If…  you know as much about me as you claim you do,  you know that I won’t hesitate  to put a bullet through a man’s eye. Or a woman’s either.

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What does that mean?

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What does that mean?

You came at me, and Catharina got in the way.

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Came at y–when?  Who’s Catharina?

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Tell me.  Hands where I can see ’em.

I need you to see something and tell me what it means,  and I will go away.

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Alex, don’t listen to him.  Don’t listen to him.  Just because Victor didn’t acknowledge you as his son  when he was alive, that doesn’t make him any less your father. If you would let me finish– Tell it to the cops, Konstantin. You might think you have the advantage,  but I am the one with the hostage, huh?

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Now drop that gun,  or young Tate  grows up without a mother’s touch.

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[gasping] I mean it.

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[dramatic music] He’s lost a lot of blood.  Where’s the paramedics? There’s been a delay,  but they will be here soon.  Sorry, Steve.[groans]  I hope you take my insurance. [chuckles]  This one’s on the house. Oh, cool.  Hey, maybe you could take a look at my knee  when you’re done with this thing.  It’s been bugging me lately. OK, a little less conversation.  Let me see what I need to do, all right? Tell me, how bad-how bad is it? You’re gonna be fine.  You’re gonna be totally fine.  Great job stemming the blood, John.  I’m gonna–I’m gonna take over applying the pressure now, OK? [groaning] Steve, you OK? Am I OK? Yeah, I know, but are you still there with me? I mean–OK.  Here, just let me– Don’t push that guy quite that hard. OK.  Just keep pressure…

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Pawn, I command you to take out your weapon.  Now shoot Steve Johnson.

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OK.Thank you. I know. OK.

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There we go. How’s Steve? Well, you heard Xander.  He’s going to be fine. You know, I remember the day that–  that we learned that-that Victor’s body was found.  You were here with me then too. Oh, Maggie, just like you’re always here for us. I feel like I’ve lost him all over again.  [stifled sob]  Oh, God.  I–I tried.  I really tried to do the right thing. You did do the right thing.  Maggie, you stood up to that man.  You were brave.  Victor would be very proud of you. I miss him.  I miss him so much.Oh. We all do. Oh, honey, please, please, please.  [shushing]  Just close your eyes.  Try to get some sleep.  Just relax.  [shushing]  [sober music]

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[sighs]

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Justin, poor woman.

My God, what didn’t that crazed man do  to try to destroy our family? [sighs]  At least it’s all out in the open now. Is it? Why? What do you mean?

Konstantin obviously had an accomplice  when he kidnapped little Victoria.

That kind of slipped my mind.

And it had to be someone on his payroll.

Yeah, but wouldn’t things be safe  now that Konstantin might be behind bars?  I mean, if I were the accomplice,  I’d be on the fastest boat to Panama right now. Yeah, probably is. Oh, Justin. [sighs]  I can’t imagine how difficult this has been for you.

Certainly has been disorienting- and not just, you know, the horrific events of today.  I mean, my whole world has just been turned upside down  since the day Victor died. I know, baby. It’s still so hard to absorb that he fathered  a child with Angelica  and neither one of them said anything to me.

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He wasn’t the man I thought he was,  and neither am I.

What? Of course you’re the same man.  You–Justin, you are the same wonderful man. Alex is not my son,  and my relationship with him will never be the same.  My relationship with Uncle Vic has changed, too,  and obviously I can’t do anything about that. Well, you still have time with Alex.  Justin, he is your son.  He is your son in every way that counts,  and you know that.

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I know he’s the son I raised, the son I love.  Nothing will ever change that–  not in my mind, not in my heart.

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But how he sees me now…

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Our future has changed…  forever.

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[tense music] OK.  I am not going to say it again.  Drop that gun.  Put it on the ground and kick it over here,  or I will shoot.  And at this range, she is dead.

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I don’t have a clean shot. We can’t chance it. Drop it!

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Don’t drop it. Xander, what are you doing? Give it to me.  You’re dealing with me now. For the last time,  put that gun down. Just do what he says, Xander. Or, what, he’ll kill Theresa? Yeah, you heard him. I don’t care.  This man killed Victor.  He tried to kill Maggie.  He kidnapped my child.  And you’re worried about some collateral damage?  Who helped you that day with Victoria? [gasps]

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Talk.

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I will tell you who my accomplice is  but only–oh!  [grunting] Let her go.Little bitch!  Bitch, you’ve been a thorn in my side  ever since I came to this town!  You bitch! I’m gonna kill you.  Kill you. [gunshot] [gasps]  [panting]

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[dramatic music] I pray Steve’s going to be OK. Oh, God, me too.  I mean, Konstantin was determined  to make sure that both he and John bit the big one. Not to mention the fact that he was planning  to kill Maggie after the wedding.

Poor woman.  I can only imagine how hurt she must be.  I mean, first she loses her husband,  and then that con man just waltzes in here  and not only takes advantage of her  but plans to murder her to steal her inheritance? I’m sure it’s gonna be a while  before she can recover from all this. Yeah, well, we’re gonna help her.  We’re gonna make sure she knows how much she is loved  and how much she is respected.  You know…  maybe I can fix her up with my dentist.  I mean, he’s a widower,  and he’s very smart, very sweet, very cute. Bonnie, Bonnie,  I don’t think Maggie’s in any condition  to be fixed up with anybody right now.  She’s a little fragile.  I think she needs some time to recover  from the shock of all this…

Yeah, yeah.

Like I said.

I get it. OK.  You’re probably right.  Speaking of shock, crazy how Konstantin  was trying to brainwash John with that creepy card.  Dude, it was so sci-fi.  [both laugh]Right?  I mean, thank God John and Marlena  figured out what the bastard was up to  and Marlena was able to help him  fight the mind control.

I’m telling you, that woman is a miracle worker.

Yeah, she is indeed.

[sighs, chuckles]  What could be going on?  Shouldn’t we have heard something  about Konstantin by now? I’m sure we’ll hear something soon.  I just pray everyone’s OK.

[scoffs] Everyone except Konstantin.  Maybe we should go check.  I mean, she’s sleeping. Yeah, Maggie will probably want to know what’s going on  when she wakes up.

Exactly.  Come on, let’s go find out… Let’s go.What’s happening.

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[tense music]

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What is that warning about Greeks bearing gifts?

[laughs] I assure you, this is no Trojan horse.  Please, open it.

Thank you.

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Oh, my goodness.  A photo album. It belonged to my parents. Oh.  It’s beautiful.  [gasps] All these pictures.  Oh.  Is that Victor?

It most certainly is.

[laughs] Oh.  I’ve never seen a photo of him at this age.  He was so young and handsome.  [chuckles] There are many pictures of him in there.  Our families were very close. Mm.  He had such style.  [laughs]  And that twinkle in his eye.  I want to thank you for letting me see this.  I appreciate it. It is yours to keep.  I hope it brings you comfort for days and years to come. It’s such a special gift.  How can I ever repay you? Do you know Victor loaned me money  when I started my restaurant? I didn’t know that. And when I tried to repay him,  he wouldn’t accept a penny.  He wouldn’t even take the free meals I offered  when he visited.  So let’s consider it even.  Besides, I would consider your smile  payment enough.

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[dramatic music]

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Is he dead?

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His pulse is thready, but it’s still there.

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You–you think this is over.  [laughs]  But you are all so stupid.

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There is still an enemy in your midst.  [exhales sharply]

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An enemy?  Who’s he talking about?

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He’s gone.

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Thank God.  It’s over.

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[intriguing music] John, can you–can you help me elevate Steve’s legs?

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John?  What are you doing? Now shoot Steve Johnson,  and turn the gun on yourself. Almost there.

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