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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[pleasant music]

[heavy breathing]

Ooh, we got another RSVP to our wedding.

It’s not from my mum, is it?

Uh, no. It’s from Justin and Bonnie. They will be there with bells on.

Oh, joy.

Xander, Justin and Bonnie are family. And given your most recent history, you should be lucky that they’re supporters of our relationship.

Bonnie is.

Yeah, she definitely is. I mean, she even went out of her way to help with the invitations, which is quite big of her considering you once locked her in a shed.

Yes, yes, we– we both know what I did to Bonnie. But if she can let it go, why can’t you?

[sighs]

Happy Independence Day, my love. [clink]

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.”

Mmm, that’s beautiful.

Benjamin Franklin. Excellent quote master and statesman and inventor.

And one of our Founding Fathers to boot.

Indeed he was. He had lots of children.

Mm-hmm. [giggles] Honey, we have so much to celebrate.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

More than our country’s independence?

Mm. Oh, besides that. We have an engagement to celebrate.

Oh, so you’re talking about Xander and Sarah.

Well, not just them. Didn’t you hear the other good news? Theresa and I are getting married too. [suspenseful music]

Hi. Thanks for coming.

Yeah. Well, your message said it was urgent.

Well, there’s really no time to waste.

OK.

So hear me out. Given the circumstances and the anxiety attached to everything, I made a decision that I think is best for everyone– one that I hope you will go along with. [phone rings]

Hey. There you are. I’ve been waiting for your call.

Hey. Sorry I hung up on you like that last night. I had to move fast before anyone saw me talking to you.

I get it. You didn’t want to get busted again.

So, uh, I just wanted to check in, make sure everything is still a go. You still want to run away together, right? [suspenseful music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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Well, aren’t you going to congratulate me? Theresa and I have been engaged for two days now, and you haven’t said a word.

Because I hadn’t heard.

I was waiting for you to tell him.

Ah. Well, now you know.

Yes. Now I know.

You don’t seem thrilled about it.

Oh, Alex, I just need a little time to process it.

Yeah, well, you wouldn’t need to process it if you actually liked Theresa. You could have just been happy for me, for us.

I’m sure he is, honey. And he likes Theresa just fine. Don’t you, honey?

Yes. Yeah.

You just don’t trust her, and you don’t think I should trust her. Isn’t that right, Justin?

It’s been an emotionally charged week for everyone, I mean, to say the least. I mean, you– you– you could have lost your life.

Yeah.

And I know you’re– hey, I know you’re probably still shaken up about it. And I– I still am.

[scoffs] Brady, the other night when I– when we were together and I– I told you that I want to be with you, I was– I was confused and I was upset. And now I’m not confused anymore.

Hey, Theresa, it’s– I know. You want to be with Alex. You’ve told me that. You want to marry him. This is not about that.

Oh. OK, then what?

It’s about our son.

You want to spend the summer together, right? Because there is no way that I’m going to stupid lacrosse camp, so we gotta figure something out.

I know. But, Tate, how are we gonna pull this off? I mean, even if your parents weren’t shipping you away to that camp, I’m practically locked up in a tower with a moat surrounding it.

It’s that bad, huh?

Bad enough. I mean, I’m like double super grounded, and I don’t think my mom’s gonna unground me anytime soon.

[sigh] That’s why we have to make sure our parents won’t be watching us.

How are we gonna do that?

Well, Holly, I am so glad you asked. I have a plan.

Would you say it’s better than the prom plan?

[chuckles] Yeah. Uh, OK. That one did not work out so well, did it? But this one will. Trust me.

I do trust you.

Good. I’ll call you as soon as it’s safe to talk, OK?

OK.

OK. Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye. [beep]

Hello.

Rachel! Hey, girl, I didn’t see you there.

Obvi.

I was just about to watch a movie. You want to join me?

Not really. But I do want to know what you’re plotting with my brother.

Baby, you know that’s not fair. I have let go of what happened, what you did to Bonnie and Susan. I mean, lord knows I’ve made my mistakes. Not telling you about Victoria is, of course, at the top of that.

You had reason not to trust me. Sarah, I promise you. Never again will I let myself be corrupted by money.

Or anything else, right?

Well, maybe the love of a beautiful woman. [moaning] I’m sorry I’m all sweaty. [laughter]

Don’t mind. [knocking]

Terrible timing, whoever you are.

[laughs] Mom! Is everything all right?

Fine, sweetheart. I, uh, brought something for Xander.

What’s this?

A check– for your share of Victor’s estate.

I’m just cautioning you to be careful, Alex, and not rush into this.

And I appreciate the cousinly advice. I really do. I didn’t ask for it. I certainly don’t need it. See, I’m just trying to emulate my father. You see, Victor, he always went with his gut. That’s exactly what I’m doing.

Victor was not a fan of Theresa.

Honey, Victor’s not here, so–

Yeah, well, he obviously trusted my instincts. Why else would he have given me controlling interest in Titan?

I seem to remember Victor making Maggie CEO over you when he was still alive.

Yeah, well, maybe he didn’t think I was ready. And you know what, Justin? Maybe he was right. But before he died, he changed his mind. He changed his will. And as you well know, he gave me that power. And he left me half his fortune.

OK, guys, guys, guys, Victor trusted both of you.

And as executor of his estate, Victor entrusted me to distribute his money, which is why I’m going to give you this cousinly advice. If you do plan on marrying Theresa, you better make sure she signs an airtight prenup.

Lacrosse camp in Upstate New York? You want to send Tate there for the summer?

Yeah. I think it would be a great way for him to hone his skills and get ready for his senior season.

So this is about Tate’s lacrosse skills?

No. I mean, look, it’s a bonus. Theresa, he’s gonna be in a controlled environment, right, on a college campus. He’s gonna be working his butt off all day, but most importantly, he’s gonna be out of Holly’s orbit. There’s gonna be distance between them.

You know what? Actually, that’s not a bad idea.

Right? OK. OK, so you don’t have a problem with it?

What, do you wish I did?

I didn’t wish you did. I was thinking that you– might not like it. I didn’t think it would be an easy sell.

Why would you think that I’d be so against it?

Because I thought that you’d probably want to keep him close by, to keep an eye on him. And I thought you might be a little annoyed that I was the one that came up with the idea, and just– you know, came up with it without you.

God, you really think I’m that controlling? You know what? Don’t answer that, actually.

All right. So seriously, are we good with this?

Would I have been inclined to send Tate to the military school or the actual military? Yeah, maybe. But as long as Tate will be far away from Holly Jonas, lacrosse camp is fine by me. Yeah.

So this is the camp, huh?

Looks awesome, right?

Yeah. I mean, wow, you get to dorm. There’s a girls’ camp running at the same time.

Yeah. I was hoping you’d be into it. Apparently, this is, like, the best place to train if you have serious hopes of playing in college.

Yeah. No, I would love to go to a place like this. I mean, I would never be able to afford it.

That’s why it’s lucky my dad is paying for me to go.

I thought you and I wanted to go together.

No. Actually, I was hoping that you could go in my place.

I wasn’t plotting anything with your brother. We were just talking. See, the thing is, Tate and I, we really want to be together.

Duh.

But the problem is your dad and Tate’s mom and, well, my mom, they’re trying to keep us apart. So the only way for us to be together is by–

Is by sneaking around.

I wouldn’t say sneaking so much as just not telling our parents about it, which is why you can’t say anything.

You want me to lie to my dad?

No, you don’t have to lie. Just don’t say anything.

Sorry, but I don’t want to get in trouble.

What– Rachel, what are– are you calling your dad?

No, I’m calling your mom.

Rachel! No, you can’t.

That’s– a lot of money.

Well, I told you I intended to share my half of Victor’s fortune.

You did, but [sighs] it’s been a little while since you said that.

Well, you didn’t think I’d change my mind, did you?

Honestly, it’s more that I just haven’t really been thinking about it.

Well, I’m sorry for the delay. Uh, it took Justin and me a little while to work out all the details.

I’m just surprised, especially given everything that just happened with Konstantin.

Yeah, well, uh, this is just the right time. See, when Konstantin tried to take everything from us, you stood up to protect this family. And you deserve to be rewarded.

Are you sure about this, Mom?

Yeah. Yeah. This is what I want to do. You deserve every penny, Xander.

Thank you, Maggie. It really is incredibly generous of you. And it means a lot. But I can’t accept this. [sad music]

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A prenup, huh? What, you think Theresa is planning to murder me for my money?

You know damn well I’m not suggesting that.

Right, right. You’re just concerned she’s gonna milk me of my father’s fortune while I’m still alive.

I’m not suggesting that either, Alex.

Alex, I think what your fa– um, what Justin is trying to do is protect your interests.

And the interests of your future heirs. You owe it to yourself and the family to protect yourself. You’re a very wealthy man. This must have occurred to you.

Wow. Just a little insulting, don’t you think, suggesting that Theresa is only interested in me because I’m rich?

Alex, I didn’t mean– I didn’t mean to insult you. This is not about– hey, this is not about you. It’s about her. The fact is, she has a history of chasing men who have money. As a matter of fact, I’ll tell you this– that’s one of the reasons she was interested in me from the very beginning.

I don’t need protection from Theresa. Despite what you or Brady or anybody else thinks, she’s not marrying me for my money.

Huh. Brady. Who said anything about Brady?

Theresa’s in this for the right reasons, OK?

Then she won’t have any problems signing an agreement laying out exactly what she’s entitled to in case this marriage doesn’t work out.

Hi. I’m sorry. Are you guys talking about a prenup?

So after the whole prom mess, my dad decided to send me out of town for the summer, to keep me away from Holly.

Oh, that’s harsh.

Yes, it is, except I had this brilliant idea. I thought, basically, when I go away to camp, I’m off grid. So my parents will be relieved when I’m there, and they’ll stop worrying and paying attention.

Oh, yeah, or they could set up a Tate-cam in the camp like they do for baby pandas at the zoo.

Could they do that?

What? No. Dude, I’m kidding.

Bro, you– why not? You can’t even joke like that. My mom would do something like that if she could.

Oh, she’s not that bad, is she?

She kind of is. The camp doesn’t allow visitors, so my parents can’t drop by. And I will turn off tracking on my phone, so it’ll look like I’m in New York. And then all I would need is somebody that would go to the camp and say that they’re Tate Black. And I know you’re really good at lacrosse and you love it, and I thought this could be a really good opportunity for you.

Yeah, for me? I– [sighs] How would we even pull that off?

Easy. No one at the camp knows who I am. They don’t know what I look like. My dad will be paying for the whole thing. And, uh, so I would have my summer of freedom, and then you would get all the perks of playing at a world-class lacrosse camp.

I don’t know, man.

Are you kidding me? Dude, if you have a summer of training like this, colleges will be throwing scholarships at you, throwing them at you.

Do you think so?

Yes. I mean, they basically promise it in the brochure. This is a win-win, man. What do you think?

Rachel, you can’t just call my mom.

Why not? Wait, is she home right now?

No– hey. You can’t tell her or your parents. Please, I’ll do anything.

Like what? What’s in it for me?

[stammering] Well, how about for starters, you would be a hero for your brother. Yeah, I mean, do you really want to make things worse for Tate after all he’s been through with getting kicked out of his school and what happened with his mom recently?

I guess not.

Of course not. Look, I get that your mom says I’m bad news and all, but you and I, we used to have fun together, remember? And you know I would do nothing to ever hurt you or get you busted.

Well, you might.

No, I wouldn’t. Rachel, please, I really need your help. Look, you’re old enough to understand that I like Tate. I really, really like him. And it means so much to me if you could just help us out. And– ooh, how about this? I would give you my favorite perfume you like. Vanilla orchid. Remember, I spritzed it on you the other day?

So like a bribe, right?

It would be a gift for being a good friend. Can I count on you?

Hi. What are you two talking about?

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Um, nothing important. We were just talking about perfumes. Right, Rachel?

Rachel?

Yeah, perfumes.

Perfumes. OK. Seemed a little intense to just be perfumes.

[chuckle] That’s because Rachel wanted to put some of mine on– vanilla orchid. That’s the name of it. Well, actually, it’s a cologne. And I told her that’d be completely fine, but I didn’t know if it’d be OK with her mom.

I think it’d be OK with her mom. But, um, it’s gonna have to wait because we do have to get going.

Oh, too bad.

Yeah. Want to see some fireworks? Are you ready? Huh?

Yes. Can I go get the glow sticks that Mommy got me?

Oh, totally. Yes, we need glow sticks. Yes. All right.

I’ll be quick.

See you at the front door. Thank you for hanging out with her.

She’s a really great kid. And I know Kristen doesn’t really trust me. Well, actually, I don’t think any moms do right now.

Look, I know Theresa was kind of hard on you the other night.

It’s OK. We don’t have to talk about it.

I want to. I want to. I just wanted to say, I wish things had gone a little differently. But I didn’t think it was cool that you and Tate decided to sneak around our backs.

I know. And we’re really sorry that it all happened like that.

Yeah. Well, you should know, Holly, that we’ve decided to send Tate to lacrosse camp for the rest of the summer.

Lacrosse camp? Really?

Yeah. We think it’s best that you two spend a little time apart.

Yeah, I– I understand. How did Tate react when you told him this?

Not too well, as you can imagine. But look, it’s only– it’s only for the summer. It’s not forever. You know, and maybe you two can– we can reevaluate the situation when he– when he returns. And who knows? You know, if you two prove to be trustworthy, I don’t see why things couldn’t look a lot different your senior year.

Yeah. I really hope so.

So you’re asking me if I want to go to a world-class camp, all expenses paid, to play lacrosse all summer to potentially have a D scholarship?

Yeah.

Where do I sign?

Wait. Seriously, you will do this?

Um, yeah. I feel like I’d be pretty stupid not to. I mean, I would just need to ask my brother, but he would love to have me out of his hair for the rest of the summer. So as far as I’m concerned, hi. Nice to meet you. I’m Tate Black.

Yeah. [laughing]

You don’t want the inheritance?

I’m beyond grateful, Maggie. I just– I literally just promised Sarah that I’m not going to be so money driven anymore.

This– this would allow you to never think about money ever again.

Not– I don’t think that’s how it works, darling. More money, more problems. Besides, if Victor wanted me to have this, he would have left it to me himself.

[sigh] Victor was a stubborn man who didn’t like to admit that he was wrong. I can admit it. I want you to have it. I mean, consider it a wedding present from the both of us.

I really am moved by your generosity, Maggie. I am– more than you can know. But I also know that Victor didn’t really consider me one of his heirs.

Like I told you the other day, Victor did love you. And if he had put that ego aside, I believe he would want you to have that money.

Theresa, this prenup was not my idea.

So, then, I assume, then, it was your idea, Justin?

Yes, it was. I brought it up.

[scoffs] You really think I’m marrying Alex for his money?

No one’s saying that, honey.

I was talking to Justin, not you, Bonnie.

Look, Theresa, it’s not my place to judge you or anyone, but I am legal counsel for the family. Alex has come into a substantial fortune. It’s my responsibility to look out for his best interests, both as his lawyer and as his– As someone who loves him. I’m sure you’d agree that it’s not unreasonable for me to have concerns.

How could Theresa have known that I was Victor’s son?

Well, I care about Alex, too. Obviously, I love him. I love you– very much, in fact.

I’m happy to hear that.

Really? I don’t think you are. And I don’t blame you being skeptical. I know that my history has a lot of black marks, but, um, I was interested in Alex before I knew that he was Victor’s son and heir– ever since we connected in Greece.

You remember when the three of us went to Greece, right?

Of course.

And you remember how we went after Konstantin and she stayed back at the hotel, right?

That was where we really got to know each other on that brief trip to Greece. It was the first time we realized that we were really drawn to each other. I just saw him as this great guy. I had no idea that he was Victor’s son and heir, none at all.

Yeah, and while we were out, her father delivered Granddad’s briefcase, which happened to be the only thing that contained evidence that you were Victor’s son.

So– so what are you saying, Brady? What, you think she secretly opened the briefcase?

Maybe. I know she likes to snoop.

That’s why I was just as surprised as everybody else was when I found out the truth, that Victor had left Alex a substantial fortune, as you put it.

I mean, if that were true, then she would have known the truth about the– fortune before her and I even slept together.

Exactly.

Alex knows all this already. Don’t you? You trust me, don’t you, Alex? [suspenseful music]

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Of course I trust you. Theresa, I asked you to be my wife.

But– do you want me to sign a prenup?

I mean, I–

Because I think I should.

Huh. Didn’t see that coming.

Yeah, well, frankly, I’m tired of people thinking ill of me, thinking that I’m only after your money and that I don’t really love you. Yes, it’s– it’s no secret, it’s sad, but a lot of marriages don’t last. So I– I think you have every right to protect yourself, Alex.

That’s a very practical way of looking at it, Theresa.

Well, I’m not naive, Justin. I know what people are thinking and saying about me. It comes with the territory. But I also know my heart. My heart belongs to you, my love. And simply because you are a wonderful person, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. All I want is to make you happy.

You do, Theresa. You make me so happy.

[sigh] You guys are too sweet.

So, since you’re both in agreement about the prenup, would you like me to draw up the papers?

Yeah. Sure. Draw ’em up, counselor.

Xander, are you sure you won’t accept this check?

I’m sure.

Sarah, do you want a minute to talk this over with your fiancée?

Don’t need it. This is entirely up to him.

OK, then. I respect your decision.

Thank you, Maggie. But we will be expecting an extravagant wedding gift. Yes?

[laughing] Duly noted. Now, give me the check. [laughs]

Feel free to order off our registry.

Oh, I think I can afford a few place settings of your China.

Oh, don’t spoil the surprise.

Oh, Xander, I am so proud of you for making this decision. And I believe that Victor would have been, too.

Thank you for saying that.

All right, sweetie. I love you, darling. OK. Thank you.

Love you, Mama.

Love you.

What?

I can’t believe you just did that.

Sorry. Did you have your eye on a mega yacht or something?

No. That was amazing!

I meant what I said, Sarah. I spent so much of my life just clawing and scraping for just trying to get my hands on money I didn’t deserve. It’s time for me to actually earn it. I mean, I’ve got a good job now. I’m doing fine.

You said that The Spectator was struggling.

For now.

[giggling]

I’m working on it, like I told you. And that’s the point. It’s legitimate work, and it’s mine.

You never cease to surprise me.

I surprise myself sometimes.

[laughs]

And look, I know your mom meant well with her offer, but– felt a bit too much like pity, I mean for Victor leaving me out of his will. And I don’t need pity because I already have the best prize of all. I’ve got you.

You’re quite a prize yourself, you know. [soft music] If I slept with you right now, would it be pity sex? Because I’ve never wanted you more.

Then I don’t care what you call it. [squealing, grunting]

Oh, Holly, I just love it when a plan comes together.

What happened?

Well, Aaron agreed to go to lacrosse camp in my place so my parents won’t wonder where I am when I don’t show up.

That’s brilliant.

So now all we have to do is find someplace local where I can stay hidden, and you can come visit me all summer. [smack]

Incoming.

Gotta go. I’ll text you later.

What’s up, guys?

Hey, Rach.

Hi, Tate. Hey, Aaron.

Hi, Rachel, how’s it going?

Fine.

We, uh– we just were walking by. We saw you guys in the window, and– how you doing, Aaron?

Doing good. How are you, Mr. Black?

Good.

Yeah, um– I was just telling Aaron about the camp that you’re shipping me off to.

Tate, you should know that your mother is completely on board with it.

Yay.

Listen. You don’t know how lucky you are, OK? If it was up to your mom, she’d probably send you to military school, OK?

At least that wouldn’t start until the fall.

I think the camp looks super cool, Mr. Black.

Thank you. I do too, actually.

So are you guys here to eat, or?

There’s not enough time before the fireworks. You want to come?

Yeah. Hey, hey, you should come. I can get two more tickets if you want to.

Oh, sorry. No, I have plans. My mom is having people over for a barbecue.

OK.

I should probably head home. Gotta pack for my big summer.

Tate, it’s gonna be a great experience. I’m sure of it. [fireworks popping] [soft music]

[laughing]

I take it our little angel is asleep.

She is down for the count.

Mm. That’s good. I would have liked to show her the fireworks, though.

Next year.

Yes. Although there are benefits to being an adult-only viewing.

Well, if you want, we could just make some more fireworks of our own.

I’d like that very much. [giggling] It really is beautiful, isn’t it?

It sure is. You know, we might not be the richest couple in town. But we are the luckiest.

And the happiest. [soft music]

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[party horn honks]

[laughing]

I’m pretty sure those are for New Year’s.

Oh, well, no wonder they were on sale, then. [laughs] Oh, who cares, honey? It’s the birthday of our great nation. America, land of the free and home of the free refills at the movies. [laughter]

Yes. I’ll– [party horns honking]

Oh, hi.

[laughing]

This sounds like a joyous celebration.

Please join us.

Thank you, I will. But first you need to see this.

What is this?

Uh, Xander turned down the inheritance money.

Really?

Ooh.

Yeah, really. He was adamant. He said, um, he wants to be his own man.

Did you see that now? That’s cool.

Hey. Hey, Rachel, great fireworks, right?

They were better last year.

Ooh.

Oh.

Everyone’s a critic, huh?

Yeah. Speaking of being critical, I thought you’d be interested to know, Theresa’s offered to sign a prenup.

What? Alex, why would you bring that up right now? We’re talking about the fireworks.

Daddy, can we go get some ice cream?

Ah– yeah. Yeah. Yeah, let’s go get some.

Great.

Why did you do that right now? Why did you tell him? It’s none of his business.

Don’t worry about it. You weren’t supposed to hear that.

I am worried about it. I mean, the way you just said that, the way you just, like, blurted it out– in front of his daughter, no less. Look, I– it’s obvious that he’s bad mouthing me, telling you to stay away because I’m just after your money.

[scoffs]

What did he say to you, Alex?

It doesn’t matter. I wasn’t buying it, and I trust you completely.

Are you sure?

Yes, I’m sure.

Can I get double scoops?

Yes, you can get double scoops. I might as well get used to spoiling you, since it’s just gonna be you and me this summer. Are you gonna miss your brother Tate?

Yeah, definitely, but not as much as Holly will. [fireworks popping]

So is everything a go?

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

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

And no one will ever know. [soft music]

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[ominous music] [loud smooching]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Well, happy Fourth of July, sweetheart.

Mmm.

[chuckles]

Is it happy? I mean, yes, yes, yes, I’m relieved to know that Chanel’s miscarriage wasn’t my fault, but I’m still so sad for her and Johnny.

Yeah, so am I.

Mm-hmm.

But at least they’re not moving to LA, right?

Oh, thank heavens. Oh! And not that I’ve spent that much time there, but I’m not a fan of that city. Oh, I’ll tell you that. How does anyone ever get anywhere with all that traffic?

[laughs] Well, you know, the weather’s nice. And it’s where they produce my favorite show.

Mm. Oh. Speaking of, what time is it? You’re missing your story.

Oh, yes, yes. You’re right. You’re right. – But that’s not true for your email. It can be read by almost anyone, unless you protect yourself–

Well, that’s… – You’ll find a guide–

That’s weird. [soft dramatic music] – Snoop-proof your email by following the latest…

What– what happened to “Body & Soul”?

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[sighs] Johnny. Please give Chanel my love. I’m just so sorry about the baby. I’ll check on you both tomorrow. OK. [phone beeps] [knocking]

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Oh, hi.

Hey.

What a nice surprise. Come in.

Uh, I won’t stay long. I know you’re busy.

It’s all right. What’s going on?

I wanted to give you a heads-up about a conversation I just had with Detective Jada Hunter.

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Jada.

Stephanie. Are you OK?

No, I’m not. I’m worried we’re going to lose Everett forever, and the only way to stop that from happening is for you to speak to Bobby. You need to speak to your ex-husband, Jada, please.

OK, slow down. What happened?

Marlena asked me to go to Bayview with her to talk to Everett.

Why you?

She said that his doctors felt that he would be most responsive to the person who knows him best.

OK.

Then when we got there, he was still Bobby, and he wanted nothing to do with me. Jada, we both know that I’m not the one who knows Bobby best.

Right. That would be me.

And that’s why you might be the right person to get through to him, the only one who can convince him to let Everett out.

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Time for your morning meds, Mr. Lynch. You want to get better, don’t you? I think not, Nurse Margaret, I think not. [ominous music]

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I think I’m happy just the way I am. Everett out of the way for good.

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Chad, honey, looking at this video time after time, do you really think you’re gonna see anything new?

No, but it’s all I can think about, so…

Me too.

Waiting for that technician to say whether or not he can improve the– the scene on it. It’s like time’s standing still.

[sighs] Is that you, Abby?

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Are you out there somewhere?

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

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[sighs] It’s gonna make me crazier than I already am.

And we don’t need that, do we? So stop. OK? No more looking at that video, OK?

OK.

So tell me, was this technician optimistic about getting a clear picture?

Beyond enhancing, no. Well, you know, they’re gonna try to find some– see if they can find any info on the electronic signature, I guess the, you know, date, time, location maybe, and– and try to– try to make sure it wasn’t tampered with.

Oh. Darling… [sighs] Are you ready to receive some answers that– that Abigail is alive or not?

You know, I– I– I used to know the way that she moved. You know? The way she looked when she turned, the way her hair– you know. And– and I just don’t remember. I should– I should– I should know if that’s my wife or not.

Mm-hmm. It’s Clyde. This is exactly what Clyde wanted. He wanted to just give you enough information to just drive you crazy.

Well, it’s working. I mean, every time I– I– I, you know, think it’s true, I remember what it was like finding her that night, and I’m brought right back to the hospital and when Kayla told me that she was gone. [bright dramatic music]

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Could–

What?

I mean, could she be wrong, Kayla? Could she have missed something?

Well, then you should talk to Kayla.

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“Body & Soul” was canceled?

Yeah.

Did they say why?

Apparently, it looks like it was a dispute between the producers and the network.

I know people loved it. I– I even read that it was a very, very popular show.

They said the decision to pull the plug took everyone by surprise.

Wow. Do you think Abe knows?

Oh, I’m sure he does. He reads all the soap boards and the soap magazines.

Oh, I know that. I’ll tell you, when he was staying with Steve and me, you could not even talk to him when the show was on. And he kept telling me that I reminded him of one of the leading ladies.

He said the exact same thing to me.

Hmm.

That’s so weird. He also said that the characters were beginning to seem like his family, though.

Oh, then poor Abe. He’s not gonna be happy when he finds out that his TV family has gone bye-bye.

I don’t get it. I mean, the local news shouldn’t be on for another hour.

Well, maybe they changed the lineup. Well, um, you know, I have to get to the office. Now, will you be able to entertain yourself while I’m gone?

Uh, yeah, sure, I’ll– I’ll watch the weather report.

[laughs] OK, I’ll see you later, my love. Oh, well. Ah.

Yeah.

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Well, what happened to “Body & Soul”?

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Better not be canceled.

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Steph, I don’t know if me going to visit Bobby is a good idea. I mean, as you know, he wants me back, so I don’t think that I’m the best person who’s gonna be able to bring out Everett.

OK, but what if– what if you made it very clear to Bobby that you were through with him, that you never want to see him again?

[sighs] And you think that would work?

It might. [soft dramatic music] Marlena says that Bobby is trying to protect Everett by keeping him buried inside. But what kind of life is that for him? Stuck in Bayview, all alone, pining for someone he can’t have.

Right, especially when you are right here, waiting for him.

This isn’t about my relationship with Everett.

What is it about?

He’s a good person, Jada. He’s sweet. He’s funny. I just want him to have his life back.

I want that too.

But this is hard for you. I get it.

It’s just– it’s really hard for me to wrap my head around the fact that the man I love, the Bobby I knew, he never even existed.

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Marlena says that Bobby’s personality will always be a part of Everett, that their personalities will be integrated.

But Bobby would be gone.

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OK. I’ll see what I can do. Do you want to go right now?

Actually, I– I can’t go with you.

Why not?

When I was there earlier, I– I kind of lost it on him. I was just so frustrated. Marlena had to basically drag me out of there before it got too far, but I don’t think that I would be welcomed back.

OK, I see. Well, I could probably get in by showing him my badge. [sighs] Stephanie, I’ll– I’ll do my best.

That’s all I can ask. Thank you.

Yeah, you’re welcome.

[sighs]

Oh, my. So you turned yourself in to the police for helping Clyde escape?

I needed to come clean. But you need to know that I left John out of it, Ava too. I told Jada I acted alone.

I see.

I need you and John to be aware, because Jada didn’t buy my story, but she has no evidence that anyone else was involved. So if she comes to you asking you questions, don’t let her bluff you into telling her anything.

I’ll be careful. Are you sure about this?

Yes, I’m sure. And you need to make sure that John knows as soon as he’s back.

OK, he will.

[sighs] How’s he doing anyway? I know he went to Greece to pay his respects to Konstantin’s daughter. And I thought he’d be back by now.

I did too. I know he was hoping to get closure. It feels like he just hasn’t been himself lately.

Why do you say that?

Well, we haven’t been able to– to talk on the phone, and– and when we text, it’s just very terse.

Do you think there’s something wrong? [tense music]

I’m thinking that he– he doesn’t want to come home.

Why is that?

I don’t think you know this, but before he left for Greece… he tried to kill you.

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Did you just say John tried to kill me? [soft dramatic music]

It was at Maggie’s wedding. You know that I’ve been– been teaching him techniques to try to resist Konstantin’s brainwashing.

Yeah, and it’s been working. I mean, Konstantin produced the Pawn card. He ordered John to shoot me, but John resisted. And the guy had to shoot me himself.

Yeah. Well, John confided to me later that when all that chaos erupted, he looked at the card, and it had a bit of an effect on him.

How so?

He heard Konstantin’s voice in his head telling him to shoot you. He went as far as actually picking up the gun. Then he said he– he felt disoriented. I wasn’t sure what to do.

I remember John holding the gun. And Sarah said something to him, and it was like he didn’t even hear her. But he didn’t pull the trigger.

He’s been fighting his fight through all that. You can imagine how difficult this has been for him.

So you’re saying he’s staying away because?

Because he doesn’t want to hurt you.

What do you think?

Well, you know, I’ve been doing a lot of work trying to help deprogram him.

Yeah. And where’s the Pawn card? Where’s that?

I have it. And I– I don’t think that John would hurt himself or anybody else. He just– he’s worried.

Yeah, I’m sure he is, based on what you just told me. So if John left because he’s afraid of hurting me, I’m the one who has to go there and bring him back home.

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Kate, I was just going to call you.

So you’ve heard?

Yes, I was watching it. I mean, I can’t believe they preempted “Body & Soul” for a story about dogs and fireworks.

Preempted. So you don’t know?

Don’t know what?

“Body & Soul” was not preempted. It was canceled. [tense music]

I’m so glad we could meet this morning, Paulina. I know how busy you are.

Oh. Well, at least I’m not dealing with that nasty recall business anymore. Oh, and thank you for your support with that, Stephanie.

Oh, of course.

Mm-hmm. I can finally get back to the business of promoting my new initiatives and running this city. Oh, no distractions anymore. Ooh, thank heavens.

Well, that’s not quite true.

What? What do you mean?

I mean, you may have cleared one PR nightmare, but I’m concerned there’s a new one brewing. [bright acoustic music]

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Bobby. [soft dramatic music]

Jada?

What are you reading?

Oh, just a murder mystery you recommended. It’s– it’s very well written. It’s suspenseful.

I’m glad you’re enjoying it.

So far, so good. Let me guess. Dr. What’s-Her-Face sent you over here, right? Or maybe it’s Everett’s neurotic girlfriend.

OK, their names are Dr. Evans and Stephanie, and they are very, very worried about you. So am I.

Really?

Yes, I am. And like I told you before, you know, all the things that I blamed you for, I realize now that you had no control over any of that.

[sighs] I never stopped loving you. That’s– that’s the truth. I mean, we– we had good times together, didn’t we? Happy times. I never meant to hurt you.

I know.

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Do you think we can get past it? I mean, can you ever accept my apology?

I can, and I do. And, Bobby, I still care about you. – Yeah, I don’t– I don’t think I should talk to Kayla.

Why ever not?

Because she’s– she’s close with Jack and Jennifer, you know, and we agreed that we weren’t gonna say anything until we knew for sure.

Kayla is discreet. You just have to tell her that.

Right, but I can’t do that. I can’t ask her to be that– that secretive. I mean, you know, she’s not even gonna be able to talk to Steve.

Don’t you think you owe it to yourself to ask these questions?

Yeah.

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It’s just such a slim chance, so–

Yes, it’s a slim chance. You don’t ask, you’ll never get any answers.

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[sighs] You still care about me?

Yes. Yes, I do. I want you to get well. And I want you to get out of this place.

You want me to come home?

Yeah, uh, when you’re feeling better. [tense music]

[sighs] You mean you want Everett to come home? [exhales sharply] I’m so stupid. You know, for a second there, I actually thought we had a chance.

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Look, you know that I’m with Rafe now, OK? We’ve gone over this, Bobby. You signed the divorce papers.

Everett signed the divorce papers.

You are Everett. That’s the real you. He’s your host personality, and you’re just– you’re his alter.

What are these words that you’re saying? What are these words you’re– we had a life, Jada. We had a life together.

OK, I shouldn’t have put it that way.

No, you shouldn’t have, but I think I know why you did. Host personality? You’re talking about me like I’m some parasite, like I’m some illness, some defect in Everett’s psyche, not like I’m an actual person that matters.

OK, that’s not what I think. No, you do matter.

No, do you have any idea what I do to protect Everett? Do you have any idea the horrors that he has seen in this lifetime, horrors that I protect him from? My God.

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It would make you as sick as it makes me.

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OK, Bobby. I know that you have been there, and you’ve done so much to protect Everett from these– these horrible memories. It’s actually admirable, heroic even. And you are so strong. Just– maybe just a little too strong.

What does that mean?

It means that maybe if you just let Everett come back out and let him face the truth, then you would be helping, Bobby.

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OK, let’s have it. What PR nightmare are we dealing with now?

People aren’t happy with the way you fired Melinda Trask and replaced her with EJ.

Why do they care?

Because, well, not only does it create a sense of instability in Salem, but–

But? But– but what?

You fired a woman of color and replaced her with a rich white man.

Ah, seriously? They’re coming after me for diversity issues?

EJ also happens to be a rich white man who you just so happened to fire and who has a well-known record of corruption. The optics are not good.

Yeah, well, I don’t like them either, but, you know, I did what I had to do.

I’m not sure anyone else sees it that way.

Melinda Trask was accused of stealing a baby, Stephanie! I think I was completely justified by relieving her of the top law enforcement position in my administration.

And EJ?

Hmm, EJ resolved the conflict of interest that caused me to let him go.

OK. OK, we can– we can use that.

Plus, you know, I offered Melinda another position.

Head of sanitation.

It’s a respectable gig.

I’m sure you weren’t surprised when she declined.

Yeah, well, not my problem.

Only it is your problem if it gets in the way of your agenda as mayor. Paulina, people are saying…

What? Huh? Well, come on out with it. Out with it. What–

That– that–

What– what are people saying?

That you treated Trask like trash.

Why would they cancel “Body & Soul”? It’s been on for decades.

Well, from what I’ve read, there were some political issues behind the scenes. I– I’m so sorry. I– I know how important the show was to you while you were recovering. [soft dramatic music]

That’s it? I mean, no– no goodbye? No thanks for watching? It’s just– just over.

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Steve, you can’t go to Greece. You’ll be violating the terms of your bail.

Justin is working with the DA’s office. He thinks he can get me a deal, given the extenuating circumstances.

You mean because Clyde threatened to hurt your son?

That’s right. So I could get off with probation.

That would be wonderful. And look, I– I– I do know that John would never, ever want you to take the fall for him.

Well, it was the right thing to do for everyone involved.

I’m so grateful to you. Look, I don’t know how much more John could handle.

John’s my best friend. And he’s my partner. I need him back here healthy. And I also need him to know that I’ve got his back, no matter what. [tender music]

I know. He’s grateful to you for that.

Yeah. [chuckles] You know, he never would have agreed to break Weston out of prison if he wasn’t helping me. And he never would have been in this mess with Konstantin if not for me. I owe him my life.

John would say the same thing about you. He owes you his life. Steve, I know how much you want to bring him home.

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[knocking]

Yeah, yeah.

Hey.

Hi. Chad, so good to see you.

Uh, do you have a few minutes?

Of course, I do. Please, have a seat. What can I do for you?

So… it’s kind of a sensitive subject, so I’d appreciate it if we could keep it between us.

Of course.

This is complicated, really, my question.

Whatever it is, you can trust me.

You know, it’s about Abby. [dramatic music]

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Marlena, I just can’t sit around here while John needs me.

Well, I appreciate that, but John told me he wants to do this on his own.

Yeah, I’m sure he said that because he didn’t want to drag you into it. But I’ve been involved in this thing from the very beginning.

Yes, but, you know, I don’t want you– [phone ringing]

Hold on a second. It’s Justin. Hey, man. What’s up? [chuckles] Oh, yeah? That’s great news. Yeah. OK, thank you. Hey, listen, I’m here with Marlena. Can I give you a call back? All right. [exhales]

What? Good news about your case?

Yeah, I’d say. I guess EJ was feeling charitable. I got a suspended sentence, hours of community service.

Oh, that’s wonderful news.

Yeah, it is because now I’m no longer out on bail, so there’s nothing stopping me from going to Greece. [tender music]

Oh. Right. Well, I appreciate this. I’m so grateful to you. And I– I know that John– John will be as well.

Marlena, he’s going to be OK.

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[sighs]

I just know it.

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So what do you think?

Uh, well, you know, I mean, it could be her. It’s just– it’s just so grainy, I can’t really tell.

I know. That’s the problem. But, you know, Clyde said it, so I– I can’t just dismiss it.

No, of course you can’t.

And please don’t say anything to Jack and Jennifer.

No, I won’t. But I have to ask you– you said this is just between you and Julie. Why are you telling me now? [dramatic music]

Well, I mean, you were the last person to be with her before she died, you know? And I need to know what those final moments were like. You of all people know that miracles can happen. So, you know, do you think that it could be possible that this is true? That Abby could be alive?

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Maybe there is.

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Oh. It’s– it’s not like I can just ask for a do-over, fire EJ, rehire Melinda Trask again. For one thing, who knows what EJ is going to do to retaliate this time?

We definitely don’t need another recall campaign against you.

And I’d offer Melinda another job, but she’s bound to turn me down again. She only wants to be DA.

OK, right, yeah. So no more personnel changes.

Huh. [soft acoustic music]

In fact, you know what I think you need to do? I think you need to lean in to the changes that you’ve already made.

Lean in?

Mm-hmm. Convince your constituents that reinstating EJ as DA was the best choice for the people of Salem.

Oh, well, how do I do that?

We’ll launch a PR campaign that makes EJ look heroic. He sent Gabi DiMera to prison, but then when he found out that she was innocent, he– he moved his own ego aside and campaigned to get her free.

Mm, that’s a– that’s a very generous interpretation of events.

PR is all about creating a narrative, as I’m sure you know.

Mm.

People love the idea of someone righting a wrong. Gabi’s the self-made hometown girl who built her own fashion brand. She was wrongly convicted, and now she’s out, thanks to EJ, your highly principled DA.

EJ DiMera, principled? Well, there’s a good one.

You’re gonna have to sell it, Paulina. And I know you can. So we’ll schedule a press conference, OK? You can tout what EJ’s done for Gabi, but then you– you can use it as a launching pad, talking about your own success and how you want to move toward the future. And I think that’ll go a long way toward restoring goodwill.

Well, I’m glad that’s what you think, but I don’t.

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[ominous music]

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You came here to get rid of me.

No.

Didn’t you?

No. That’s not true.

You want Everett to take over and for me to go bye-bye forever.

OK, listen. Yes, I want Everett to come back out because it’s what’s best. And, Bobby, you will always be a part of him. OK?

It’s easy for you to say.

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Look, like I said before, it’s– it’s what’s best. It’s what’s healthy. [bright dramatic music]

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Why are you looking at me like that?

Hmm? What? Nothing. No, I was just thinking. You know, there’s so much pressure on you right now, right? I mean, everybody wants poor sweet Everett to come home because that’s what everybody wants.

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You know, there’s something that I guess I can give you that Everett never could.

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Bobby, I told you that it’s over between us.

Oh. I wasn’t talking about that. [chuckles] I can help you solve a crime.

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But on the other hand, maybe this could be really good news for us and the show we’re creating, right? Abe?

Oh, I’m sorry. I’m just– I’m just– just frustrated. I mean, now I’ll never know who killed JP or if Charlemagne will tie the knot for the th time. [soft dramatic music]

Or maybe we will know.

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You won’t hold a press conference?

Look, I’m not one to brag about my accomplishments. Oh, OK, maybe– maybe I am. But right now, it feels like it could– it could come off as disingenuous. Good PR is not supposed to seem like PR, right?

Right, right. I agree. [bright acoustic music] All right, then let’s have EJ give the press conference. He certainly isn’t shy about bragging about himself.

[laughs] You can be damn sure. In fact, you’ll probably have to drag his pompous ass away from the podium.

[laughs]

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You want to contact him?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. Fine, fine. Oh, but you know what? I– ooh, I need to be locked up in an asylum for trusting EJ DiMera. Oh. Oh. Stephanie, am I boring you?

No. Sorry. I’m– I’m just waiting to hear news about an old friend.

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What do you mean, you could help me solve a crime? [soft dramatic music]

Well, I have information about a certain unsolved crime that I suspect you as a detective would find very useful.

Did you commit this crime?

You’ve always loved a cold case, right? Well, I can help you solve an important one, if you let me. But if Everett comes back, you’ll never know the truth.

Awfully convenient.

Mm, well, sometimes the truth is convenient.

OK, well, how come you didn’t mention this earlier?

You know, I’ve had a– a lot on my mind.

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OK, tell you what? We can talk about this, but you have to tell me what kind of crime we’re talking about here.

It’s– it’s nothing too serious. Just– just a murder. [dramatic music]

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You know, when Abigail was brought in, she had lost so much blood, it was nearly impossible for her to survive that.

But?

But, you know, I– I– I was sitting at Steve’s bedside when he flatlined. I was sure that he was gone. And then by some miracle, he came back to us. And like you said, look what happened to me and Marlena and Kate and Bo. So I would never say that something is impossible.

How could something like that happen here, do you think? [tense music]

Well, Dr. Rolf aside, there are drugs that can be given that would slow your heart rate down and your breathing for a time that could mimic death.

Like “Romeo and Juliet”?

Well, sort of. But as you know, her body was taken to the hospital morgue, but a full autopsy was not performed.

Yeah, well, she– she’d been through enough.

No, I understand. I do.

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But her body still would have had to be embalmed and prepared for burial. And that would have been performed by the funeral home. And, well, there’s only one way of knowing if that had really happened.

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So you’re saying that we can do something about the cancellation? Start an online campaign maybe, or rally the fans.

OK. That would take way too much time, and we don’t even know if that would work. But what I’m thinking is instead of creating a whole new show, we try to buy the rights to “Body & Soul.” [soft dramatic music]

You and I? Buy the rights to “Body & Soul”?

Yes! Yes! It would make it so much easier on us, and there’s a whole lot of very loyal fans who would be so happy, including you.

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And besides, we would be the reason that that show and those characters live on.

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Hey, baby. You want to grab some lunch? Hello?

Oh.

Sweetness.

Oh, I’m sorry. It has been such a busy day.

Oh.

What’s going on?

Well, I’ve got some good news. Justin called. My deal came through. I’m not gonna have to serve any time.

Oh, thank God. Oh, that’s such good news.

Yeah, yeah. Uh-huh.

But there’s bad news, isn’t there?

No, just news. Just news. I need to go to Greece.

What? Why?

I just spoke to Marlena. It sounds like John’s in a bad way. He needs me. I’m gonna be there for him. [dramatic music]

Stephanie, hi. Please, come in. Come in. You just missed your father.

Oh, too bad.

What can I do for you?

I came to talk to you about Everett.

Oh. You know, I don’t think I can get you in to see him again.

No, I– I know. I know. And I need to apologize for the way that I acted earlier, for– for losing it the way that I did. I– I just– I was so upset, obviously.

I understand. It’s very difficult to see him that way.

It is. And I’ve realized that I’m not going to be able to get through to him. But I’m– I’m hoping Jada could.

Oh, because of their history. That’s a very good idea. I’ll call her.

I’m one step ahead of you. She’s with Everett as we speak. [suspenseful music]

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You have evidence about an unsolved murder? Whose murder?

Now, see, I can’t tell you that part yet.

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Bobby, this is nothing to tease about. If you know something, you have to tell me!

Come see me again tomorrow. We’ll talk about it then.

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EJ, as soon as you get this message, could you please call me back? There’s something I need to discuss with you.

Mayor Price.

Chad.

Hi. I’m glad I ran into you. I– I– I need to ask you a– a favor.

Hmm? Well, all right. Well, what is it?

Well, and, you know, I normally wouldn’t ask it, but I’m– I’m– I’m desperate at the moment.

Well, go ahead. Go– go ahead. Just ask it.

I need your permission to– to exhume my wife’s body. [dramatic music]

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Roman told me about Chanel. Abe, I am so sorry. I brought these for Paulina.

Oh. That’s so kind of you, Kate.

So how is Chanel? How’s she doing?

She’s taking it pretty hard.

Yeah, of course she is. And Paulina?

She’s also taking it hard. You know, she’s–she’s heartbroken for her daughter, and…she blames herself for the miscarriage.

Well, why would she do that?

Well, I’m sure you know, when she rescued Chanel from Smith Island, she exposed her to radiation.

So she thinks that’s the reason that Chanel lost the baby?

She thinks it could be the reason. She’s at the hospital right now trying to– trying to find some answers. [soft tense music]

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Kayla?

Oh, oh. Oh, hi.

Do you have a moment?

Yes, I do. Listen, I am so sorry that Chanel lost the baby.

Oh, thank you. Do you know if she’s been discharged yet?

No, I don’t. Last I heard, she was fine physically, resting comfortably.

Oh. That’s–that’s good. Oh.

Can I do anything to help?

You can tell me it wasn’t my fault.

Hey.

Hey.

How are you feeling? Any pain?

No, I’m–I’m fine. But I, uh– I just had this dream.

Yeah? Tell me.

I, uh–well, we were at our baby shower.

Hmm.

And I had this huge belly. And all our friends and family were there. And we were all so excited to meet our child. And there was Christmas decorations and lights, colorful everywhere. And there was presents, so many presents. And my mom got one of everything in pink and in blue because we didn’t know if we were having a boy or a girl. [somber music] I was so happy, Johnny. And you were, too. And you, you had the biggest smile.

Yeah?

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And then I– I woke up and… I realized that we would never, ever meet Noelle or Noel because… he or she is no longer with us. And we will never know if it was a boy or a girl. And we will never… hold him or her… in our arms, ever.

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[sobbing]

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[sighs]

I heard the good news about your father. He was released from the hospital yesterday?

He was. And now Mom and I are doing our best to get him to take it easy.

Yeah. That’ll be a big job.

Oh, yeah, definitely. Ah, the man can’t sit still to save his life.

Yeah, yeah. I’m just–I’m glad he’s OK, and I’m glad he’s home.

Thanks. But I’m guessing you didn’t ask me here for an update on my dad.

No, you’re right about that.

Then this must be about Everett. Has he made any progress?

I’m afraid he hasn’t. Bobby is still in control. [tense music]

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Morning, detective.

Steve. What are you doing here?

Well, you did say you needed to see me.

Yeah, I was gonna come to you.

Well, I saved you a trip. What’s up?

I’m sorry to do this, but I’m afraid I have to book you on a felony.

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

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I assume this, uh, felony has something to do with me breaking Clyde Weston out of Statesville?

Are there any other felonies that I should be aware of?

Not that I can recall.

OK, before you say anything else–

I know the drill. You don’t have to Mirandize me because I waive my right to an attorney. I waive my right to remain silent. I’m just wondering why we’re doing this now. Justin was working on a deal for me. Did that fall through?

Well, a plea deal is still a possibility. But because you already confessed to a crime, I have no choice but to formally charge and book you.

Won’t be my first time posing for a mugshot.

All right, I know you’re acting all cool about this because you’re Steve “Patch” Johnson. But if your lawyer doesn’t find a way to get you out of this, you’re looking at up to five years in prison.

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Kayla, I didn’t sleep a wink last night. It’s hard enough knowing that my girl is in so much pain. And when I think about how I– I may have caused that pain exposing her to radiation the way I did–

Paulina, miscarriages are more common than people think, and it could have been caused by any number of things.

That’s what Dr. Green told me, but he couldn’t–he– he couldn’t rule out the possibility that I did this. Now, Kayla, Chanel blames me. I blame myself. So I need to know. Now, is–is there any way to tell for certain what caused my daughter’s miscarriage?

I’m sorry I wasn’t here when you woke up.

You were here all night. It’s OK for you to take a break.

No, no, I– I should have been here.

Well, you were getting me breakfast. A girl’s got to eat, right? Although I don’t have much of an appetite.

Well, you know what? At least, for me, try and drink some water, OK? You should stay hydrated.

And did you, uh–did you ever talk to Peyton Russo?

You know, I, uh– I left him a message last night, but I haven’t heard back from him.

Mm. Well, it’s– it’s still early in LA.

Yeah. But he’s probably on set and, uh, has much bigger things to deal with than me not showing up. [phone ringing] Or maybe not. Uh, it’s him.

Well, maybe he still, uh, wants you to– wants you to come out there and work on the film.

OK. Uh, Peyton? Hello.

I just feel so badly for Chanel and Johnny. I feel badly for all of you, Abe. So if there’s anything that I can do–

Oh. We’ll let you know. I just appreciate your company. Hey, can I get you a cup of coffee?

Um, that really depends, because if you’re still serving up that mud that you used to make both of us drink when we’re working late at City Hall, eh.

[chuckling] I am past all that now. I have an espresso machine in the kitchen, and Chanel has taught me how to make a killer latte.

What? No. OK, I definitely have to see that. And I was gonna wait, but I think maybe now is the right time.

Time for what?

Well, to pitch an idea I have to you about us working together.

I didn’t think you were serious about that.

Well, now that I know there’s lattes involved, it’s even more appealing. [both chuckle] So how do you feel about the two of us working together in the TV business?

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So Everett’s doctors at Bayview, they haven’t been able to help him?

Everett’s alter has been protecting him nearly his whole life. That’s why it’s so hard for any professional to break through.

Right. I get that.

Well, the staff thinks, and I agree, that it might be helpful if we had somebody who knew Everett personally. That–that might help us create a breakthrough.

I see. And since I assume you want him to work with me that–that’s why you asked me here. I–I have to say, Marlena, I– Everett and I were close, obviously. But we didn’t know each other for very long. Wouldn’t–wouldn’t a relative be better?

Yes. But we don’t know anything about Everett’s family. We haven’t been told. So at this moment, you’re our best bet.

OK, then. I’ll do whatever I can to help. Should we head over there now?

[stammers] I’m free if you are.

I am.

Great. I’ll remind you that, um– that he can be volatile. You recall how angry he got at the intervention.

I can handle that. I’ll do whatever I can to help get Everett back.

So you remember that talk show that I produced that pushed my housewares line, right?

Oh, yeah, of course I remember, Kate’s Hearth and Home.

[chuckles] That’s right. Martha Stewart had nothing on me.

I agree with that. So are you thinking of reviving it?

No, no. Been there, done that. I want to do something new.

OK.

So what I’m thinking about is scripted programming. ‘Cause you remember when I headed up, when I ran Titan Publishing? I was the one with the eye for the story. So I’m thinking, why not apply that talent, that skill to producing our own television show? Right?

Well, I would never bet against you doing anything you set your mind to, but what I don’t see is where I fit in.

Oh, come on. Abe, you ran the entire Salem PD. You ran the mayor’s office. I think doing television production would be child’s play for you.

I don’t know about that.

Obviously, it would be a learning curve for both of us. But I do know that we would collaborate brilliantly. We’d make a wonderful team. And also, Abe, I– I really miss working with you.

I miss it, too. All right. You have my attention. So tell me more. [funky upbeat music]

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I totally understand. And, uh, just thank you for–for calling me. I know you’re probably really busy. Um… yeah, I mean, I would– I would love the opportunity to–to work together again, yes. Yeah, well, right, right. And–and thank you again for–for getting back to me. Yeah. Bye.

What’d he say?

Uh, just, you know, he was really kind. He said he’s sorry for what we’re going through, but obviously, they can’t stop the production just for me. So he’s already replaced me.

Mm. Well, that’s too bad.

Yeah.

But. I mean, maybe you can join the production at a later time.

No. Chanel, I’m not going anywhere, OK? The only place I want to be is right here. With you. [tender music]

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I haven’t had a chance to look at Dr. Green’s notes in Chanel’s chart from yesterday, but I do remember that her radiation levels were fairly low.

Could you– could you just please, please take a look at my daughter’s charts? Dr. Green, well, he–he could be a little green. Um, no pun intended. But I would like someone with your experience to see if he missed anything.

I’m happy to look at Chanel’s chart, but I have to let you know that I won’t be able to discuss anything with you until we have your daughter’s consent.

That’s fine. That’s fine. Even–even if it turns out that I was at fault, at least she won’t have to live with the uncertainty.

I’ll get on it right away.

Mm-hmm. Thanks, Kayla.

Yep.

And once Weston and I got to the airfield, he was supposed to tell me where Tripp and Wendy were.

But he didn’t?

No. Son of a bitch double-crossed me. And then your former colleague, Officer Goldman, hit me on the back of the head and knocked me out. When I came to, they were both gone.

Is there anything else that you want to add?

That’s the whole story.

All right, off the record, I totally get what you did and why you did it. Your son’s life was at stake. And you knew that you couldn’t trust the Salem PD because Goldman was on Clyde’s payroll. So you had no other choice but to bust him out.

I appreciate you saying that. Do you think a judge will feel the same way?

I think you have a pretty good chance. But there’s only one problem.

What’s that?

Your story is complete BS. [tense music]

What do you mean, my story’s BS? You know I never would have lifted a finger to help Weston if he hadn’t been threatening Tripp and Wendy’s lives.

It’s not your motive that I’m questioning. It’s your means that doesn’t add up. Look, you’ve already admitted to me that you acted alone when you freed Weston from Statesville.

That’s right.

And Ava Vitali, Tripp’s mother? Was she involved in this at all?

Come on, Jada. You know me well enough to know that I don’t trust Ava Vitali. If I wanted someone to watch my back, it wouldn’t be her. Why are you looking at me like that?

Well, because… Clyde sent that video of Tripp and Wendy to Ava. And she sat on that for some time. So that makes me think that she’s been planning something.

Not with me. I’m the only person Weston asked to bust him out.

Even though Ava admitted to the police that he was trying to blackmail her to move drugs through the Bistro?

Stefan DiMera already took responsibility for everything that happened at the Bistro.

Man, that– that woman has a way of getting men to take the fall for her, doesn’t she?

Some men.

All right, listen. Um, Steve just–just be real with me for a minute, OK? What I don’t understand is after everything that Ava Vitali has done to you, to Kayla, why are you protecting her? Because she’s Tripp’s mom? OK, you know what? Let’s just leave Ava Vitali out of this for a minute, all right? We have eyewitnesses who will testify and security footage that corroborates that there were two people in hazmat suits that escorted Clyde Weston to safety after that chemical spill. You’ve already admitted that you were one of them. Who was the other?

Rebecca Goldman. Who else?

Was it John Black?

[scoffs] John? No, of course not.

I mean, come on. You two are partners.

We’re partners at Black Patch, but we’re not partners in crime. Now you tell me something. Do you have any actual evidence that I’m lying to you about what happened that night?

No. Just a hunch.

Well, your hunch is wrong. [tense music]

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So maybe we could do a cop show.

Um, eh. I mean, it’s not exactly my thing. I mean, I loved “Law and Order.” But I mean, how would we top that, right?

Yeah, you have a point. So what do you have in mind?

Actually, I called Will last night, and I think he gave me some great advice. He said that we should find a project that we’re absolutely passionate about.

Hmm. You know, when I start thinking of TV shows that I’ve been watching lately, that I’ve gotten hooked on, one in particular comes to mind.

Really? What is it?

“Body and Soul.”

[laughs] What? That silly soap opera?

Well, it’s not– it’s not so silly. And–and some of the acting is just wonderful.

[laughs] Come on. Seems like a torture to me.

No, no, it’s– it’s just the opposite. You know, now I understand why people get addicted to those kinds of shows. The characters, they– they start to feel like family. There’s one character, one character in particular, Lorna DeLorean. And she reminds me of you.

I hope that’s a compliment.

Definitely, definitely. Look, I have some episodes recorded. I’ll show you. [upbeat music] [soft music]

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Are you going home?

Yeah, uh… Dr. Green gave us the all clear. Uh… we should get going.

Um, Ch– wait, wait, wait. Chanel, please. There’s something I need to say to you.

I don’t want to talk right now.

Well, you can just listen. I promise, it won’t take long. Now… I just wanted to say again how sorry I am. If I could go back in time, I would do things differently. And I love you to the moon and back, and I never– I never meant to harm you and your unborn child. Now, if you–you never forgive me, I get it. And even if you do, well– well, I will regret what I did the rest of my life. And I just– I just wanted you to know that.

I’d like you to take me home now.

Ah, Chanel, I’m glad I caught you. I was just reviewing your lab results, and, um, I think there’s something you should know.

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[breathing forcefully] [grunts] What do you two want?

We are here to talk to Everett.

Oh. Everett’s not here right now. But I’m happy to pass along a message.

We know that Everett lives inside of you, and that’s because you’re protecting him. We’re not here to hurt him.

No. No, no, no, you’re just wanting to do years of therapy and confront his past. Right? Not gonna happen.

We just want to help him.

The problem is, you two don’t know the difference between helping someone and hurting him. Get the hell out of here. [tense music]

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You two hard of hearing? Get lost. [whispers] Bye. Bye. [normal volume] I’m gonna do my workout. [grunting] [soft tense music]

Everett, it’s me, Stephanie.

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And I know you’re in there, so please just talk to me. You don’t have to be afraid.

You’re wasting your time, sweetheart.

Everett, you know you can trust me, like I trusted you when you helped me with my breakup with Chad. I can help you deal with whatever happened to you in your past.

Oh, shut up! Just shut up. I have been in here for weeks. Where have you been? [firmly] Where have you been? Things get a little hard, a little bit hard for you and Everett, and you abandon him like everybody else.

Oh, that’s not true. I care about Everett.

You only care about yourself. You’re such a liar. My god. I do what it takes to protect Everett, OK? From everyone, and that includes people like you, Stephanie Johnson. So get out of my face.

Everett, please.

Everett’s not here. Not here! Do you see him?

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You have that sort of annoying personality that thinks she’s always wanted.

Mm.

Don’t you? Yeah. Let me say something, just clear the air about it ’cause it seems like it’s not totally getting through. I want nothing to do with you. I find you desperate, and pathetic, and unattractive. You do nothing for me.

Is that right? Well, I want to hear that from him. From Everett. So let him out. Let him out, you bastard.

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See what I mean? Watching Lorna DeLorean must be like looking in a mirror for you.

Well, I, um– I mean, there’s a slight resemblance, I guess.

Of course there is. And what about Kassandra and Charlemagne? Don’t they remind you of Kayla and Marlena?

Abe, I really have to say, I think spending all that time with that delusional nurse has really skewed your perception of reality.

I’m surprised you don’t see it. But anyway, let’s just get back on track here. What do you think about the show itself?

OK, I totally admit, it holds one’s attention. I really do. And I’m all for strong female characters, so.

So are you thinking what I’m thinking?

That we should be producing our own soap opera?

[chuckles]

Well, I guess I have no choice but to accept your statement.

Well, like you said, you have no evidence to the contrary.

You know, my dad always said that you were trouble.

Marcus meant that as a compliment.

And how does Kayla feel about all this, about you taking the fall?

She’s not happy about what I did. But she understands why I did it, and she’s on board with me taking responsibility for it.

I’m guessing being married to you is no walk in the park.

I have tested Kayla’s limits quite a bit lately. But I’m gonna find a way to make it up to her.

Well, I really hope your deal comes through soon so you have a chance to do that.

What did you find out, Dr. Johnson?

Chanel, if you’d like, we can go to my office and talk about this privately.

No, no, it’s OK. Go ahead.

Dr. Green knew that you had concerns about the cause of the miscarriage. So he ran some more tests, and the results just came back.

Was it– was it radiation exposure?

No, it wasn’t. You had what’s called a partial molar pregnancy. It’s something that happens at conception. It’s not very common, and if you like, I can certainly get you some information on it. But basically, the fetus wasn’t viable from the very beginning.

So does–does this mean that I was always gonna lose my baby?

I’m afraid so.

[sniffles]

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Oh, baby. Oh. Oh.

[sobbing]

Oh.

[sobbing]

Oh, Mama, I am so sorry that I blamed you for everything.

No, no, you shush. You shush. You have–you have absolutely nothing, nothing to apologize for.

But I was so cold to you, so mean.

Mm-mm. No, it’ll be OK, baby. Everything will be OK, everything. Oh, honey. Oh.

Chanel, you know, now that we know why you had the miscarriage, we’re gonna want to monitor you for a few months.

Uh, why?

It’s unlikely, but just to make sure that there’s no complications.

Can you do it remotely? Because Chanel and Johnny, they’re moving to LA.

Oh, well, um… actually, our plans have changed. We’ve decided to stay in Salem.

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OK, my only concern is I read somewhere that soaps are a dying genre, so.

Well, I understand that, you know, they’ve been saying that for years. And if you–you look at the stories on a lot of entertainment, well, they borrow quite a lot from soap operas.

Mm-hmm. So where do you think most of the soap operas are produced, in New York or Los Angeles?

Los Angeles.

Well, I don’t think either of us are prepared to relocate to Los Angeles. We could shoot it here. And perhaps that would be cheaper.

Yeah, I would assume so.

And I have money that I’ll put in, but I’m also gonna hit up contacts to invest.

I think we’re going to do this. [both laugh]

I mean, I– I think we need to do research before we commit. But, Abe, I am really excited.

You and me both. [upbeat music]

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Well, I hope the dudette who snapped my mugshot got my good side.

Well, that’s why they take both profiles, to make sure. And not to worry; you look like a perfectly respectable criminal.

Well, thank you.

Ooh, you better hustle on over to the courthouse. Your bail hearing starts in minutes.

Oh. Yeah, I’m really glad Justin was able to put that together so fast.

Me, too.

You mean that? I know I– I really had you frustrated earlier.

Yeah, you did. But it was only because I care about you.

The feeling is mutual, Detective Hunter. Now I know I’ve said this many times before, but your dad would be so proud of you.

So proud of me.

Yeah, that’s right. Just like I am.

Thank you. That means a lot to me.

Come here. Mm. OK. You have a good day.

All right. You, too.

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Whoa. Whoa, whoa.

[gasps softly]

Whoa.

This isn’t working. We need to go.

I’m sorry, Marlena. I didn’t– I didn’t mean to lose it.

You know what? Why don’t I see if there’s any rooms for her here at Bayview? Just because it sort of seems like she’s the one–

I know you think you’re protecting Everett, but you know what? You know what? You’re making things worse. And he is never going to be free and safe until he confronts his own issues.

You’re that sort of personality that thinks she’s always right, don’t you? Mm-hmm, very common in your profession. See, I’ve been keeping Everett safe a long time. In fact, that poor soul has only made it this far because of me. So if you two keep pushing, no one will ever see Everett again. [tense music]

Why, Kate! You look awfully engrossed in something there.

Well, actually, I was. Abe and I are thinking about collaborating on a new business venture. So, um, doing some researching.

Wow. What kind of business?

We’re thinking of producing a soap opera.

Who came up with that idea?

Abe did, actually. He happens to be a big fan of “Body and Soul.”

Oh, I know that, actually. Do either one of you have any experience in producing a soap opera?

Well, you know, sometimes I feel like I’m living a soap opera. But otherwise, no, we don’t. So that’s why I’m doing my due diligence and doing a little research and see if– wow. Oh, my god. He is going to freak out.

What is it?

Well, Soap Opera Digest says “Body and Soul” has been canceled.

Sweetheart, did you talk to Kayla?

Yes, I did. And, Abe, she– she told us that the fetus that Chanel was carrying, it wasn’t viable from the moment of conception.

Oh, Paulina. That means that you– you’re not responsible for Chanel losing the baby.

That’s what it means.

Oh, sweetheart.

Oh. Oh, Abe. Oh, and I was just so– I was so afraid that Chanel was gonna hate me for the rest of her life.

No, that would never have happened. She would have forgiven you eventually.

Well, I suppose, but now I– well, I don’t have to wait for eventually.

Now you can be there for your daughter.

Mm-hmm. Yes, I can. It’ll be a whole lot easier to be there for her now because, Chanel and Johnny have changed their minds about moving to LA.

Do you, uh– do you need anything?

Just you. Do you think you could hold me for a bit?

No, not for a little bit. How does forever sound?

It sounds perfect.

Yeah.

Oh, Johnny, it is such a relief to know that the miscarriage wasn’t my fault or my mom’s. It just wasn’t meant to be.

Yeah, right. Hey, we’re gonna get through this, my love, OK? Together.

Yeah. Yeah, we will. And, Johnny, I’m–I’m sorry that you lost your dream job.

Forget about it, OK? I already have. And besides, sharing my life with you, the best person that I know, well, that is already a dream come true right there.

I love you, Johnny.

I love you, too.

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[soft dramatic music]

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– [echoing] Bobby. You have to let me out.

Shut up, Everett. – You should have let them talk to me. What you said to Stephanie about me not wanting her, it wasn’t true.

Yeah. Well, what would you think is true and what I know to be true are two very different things. I know what’s best for you. And it sure as hell isn’t Stephanie Johnson.

Jada!

Stephanie, are you OK?

No, I’m not. I’m worried we’re going to lose Everett forever. And the only way to stop that from happening is for you to speak to Bobby. You need to speak to your ex-husband, Jada, please.

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[phone ringing]

Brady. What can I do for you?

I’m calling to see if I can take Rachel to the fireworks tomorrow night. I know how much she loves them, and I just happen to have two passes for the VIP viewing section.

And no one else to bring except Rachel? Did a date fall through or something?

No, Kristen. I just miss my daughter. And in the future, by the way, I’d love to spend a little more time with her, now that you’ll be very busy running DiMera.

Well, not so busy that I don’t have time for my daughter, if that’s what you’re insinuating.

I’m not insinuating that at all. I just know that Rachel means everything to you, as my kids do to me.

Well, Brady, you caught me at a very good time. So yes, you can take her.

Thank you very much. I will be there around : to pick her up.

Well, then I’ll see you then.

Hey. There he is.

Guess you didn’t get me a VIP ticket.

I didn’t think you’d wanna hang out with your old man and your kid sister.

It’s not like I have anything better to do, thanks to Mom.

Tate, I’d be happy to get you another ticket.

No. It’s okay. Fireworks aren’t really my thing. However…

However, what?

I just– I just heard you tell Kristen that I mean everything to you?

Yeah, son. You do.

Okay. Then prove it. Stop Mom from ruining my life. Let me see Holly.

Eric. Hey.

Holly. Hey, how are you?

Okay, I guess. Things have been a little crazy at home lately.

Yeah, I guess having a new baby at the house can really turn things upside down.

That’s one way to put it. Oh, my gosh, Jude, he’s so adorable. I’m so happy for my mom and EJ. But Eric, I just wanted to say I’m really sorry that you had to give up your son.

DA DiMera.

Melinda.

Your butler let me in. I just wanted to thank you for the immunity deal.

Oh, the immunity deal you didn’t deserve, you mean. Don’t mention it.

Oh, but I’m terribly grateful. And I just needed to, you know, gush and tell you how much it means to me and how liberating it is, especially now that there’s nothing you can do to me when I tell Nicole that Eric is Jude’s father. [tense music]

Why would you do something like that?

Mm, spite. You forced Mayor Price to move me out so you could take my job. You blew up my life without a second thought, so now I’m gonna blow up yours.

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Uh, what’s going on here?

Do you wanna tell her, or should I? [soft music]

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How long were we kissing?

Not long enough. Where the hell did Rafe go?

He’s gone. So is that annoying guard. I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to touch you without someone barking at me to stop.

Oh, that’s never gonna be a problem again because you can touch me whenever and wherever you want. Because we are finally getting you out of here.

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

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I tracked down Rafe. He’s with the warden.

Is there a problem with my release?

No, they’re just finalizing the paperwork, and then you’re out of here.

Thank God. I wanna be anywhere but here.

Yeah? Tell me where you wanna go. We can stroll the Montmartre in Paris.

Mm.

We can go whale watching off the coast of Norway. Double cheeseburgers at Buddy’s Burger Barn.

Ooh. Sounds like a full day.

Mm.

There is one place I wanna go more than any other in this world.

You name it.

Home. Take me home, Stefan. [soft music]

EJ seems struck dumb, so I guess I’ll tell you.

Melinda was– she was just thanking me.

Thanking you for what?

The immunity deal I gave her.

You gave her an immunity deal?

EJ gave me immunity from prosecution in the state’s case against Sloan Petersen. Anything I may or may not have done–

Oh, my God, may or may not have done? Are you–are you out of your mind? You stole my son, you bitch!

Nicole, please.

You stole him, and then you gave him to that psychopath. And then you led us to believe that he was dead and then cremated. How could you do that to someone? How could you be so cruel? Do you have any idea how much pain and suffering I’ve been through?

I know that you and EJ have been through a lot.

And Eric. He had no idea Jude was our son, and it almost killed him when he had to give him up.

Yeah, it must have been a nightmare for poor Eric. But maybe there’s something I can do to make it up to him. [groaning in disgust]

Hey.

Oh, hey.

Thank you for inviting me to dinner.

Oh.

Did it have to be here?

I know this place holds some bad memories, but it’s the only place you can get a great steak au poivre, unless you go to Chicago.

Yeah. You know, they also have a very nice cassoulet. But I’m sure that you did not invite me here to discuss the menu.

Mm-mm. No, actually I didn’t. Um, I was just thinking about our conversation earlier, and I wanted to see you in person to let you know that I’m really sorry that Harris left to hunt for my erstwhile sister.

Well, I think Harris leaving wasn’t just about finding Megan Hathaway.

Mm.

Look, he wanted to put some distance between us.

Why would he wanna do that?

Maybe because of all the lies I’ve told.

You did what any mother would do to protect their child. Clyde Weston threatened your son. I mean, you had no choice but to run the drugs out of this restaurant.

Yeah. Okay, maybe that was true. But Clyde didn’t force me to sleep with Stefan. God. You know, I– I just–I have so many regrets in my life, especially around the men that I have loved.

Well, I know exactly how you feel.

Your mom is not trying to ruin your life.

Wow, for someone that’s not trying, she’s sure doing a really good job of it, Dad.

You snuck out of the prom and you got a room with Holly Jonas, for God’s sake.

Dad, I have told you so many times, we just wanted to be alone somewhere, somewhere we could be together without someone busting down the door to interrupt us. But you and Mom, you sure found a way, didn’t you?

You’ve got plenty of culpability in this, by the way.

I’m sorry, no.

No?

No, I don’t. I don’t think so. What did I do that was so wrong?

You lied! You defied your parents, son.

Yes, because I felt like I had to or I was gonna go crazy. Dad, come on. I’m gonna be next year. . I’m gonna go to college. Is Mom gonna follow me around when I go there? What, is she gonna check my dorm, make sure no one’s in there? Is she–what, stalk me forever?

She’s not gonna stalk you, okay? She’s trying to protect you, all right? No, it’s not gonna last forever. Listen, Holly jeopardized your future when she let you take the blame for her overdose. You could have gone to prison for a really, really long time. We wouldn’t be talking about college at all.

Dad, she apologized. She made a mistake. Look, I feel like I’ve been really responsible lately, okay? I’ve been looking for jobs to pay back the money that I still owe you. In fact, I just put in an application to the club. You know, you make really good money in tips there, much better than I make over at the–what?

The club. Is that the–is that the club that the DiMeras have a membership to? The club that most likely Holly Jonas will be at the pool every day? That club?

[stuttering] No. Yeah, but yeah, maybe her mom and EJ belong and she doesn’t. I don’t know. Maybe she’s not–

Son, come on. Come on.

Okay, Dad, fine.

All right.

My God. Come on.

Now we’re talking.

Well, maybe she’s gonna be there sometimes, and maybe I’ll see her.

Right.

But do you realize the more that you try to keep us apart, the more we’re gonna want to be together? And I don’t wanna go behind your back or Mom’s. So please, please, Dad, can you just talk to Mom? Just talk to her and get her to let up about me seeing Holly.

I can’t do that.

I can’t even imagine how hard this has been for you. I mean, I saw you with Jude. You were always so awesome with him.

I appreciate you saying that. You know what helps is knowing that Jude has an amazing big sister like you.

Yeah, well, my mom sure doesn’t think I’m so amazing, except at one thing, actually–disappointing her.

Holly, that’s not true. She’s so proud of you and how amazingly smart you are, how kind.

Yeah, well, maybe you can remind her of that, because right now, she acts like I’m the worst daughter in the world. And honestly, I don’t know how much longer I can take it.

How the hell are you gonna make this up to Eric? I don’t even know what that means. [laughter]

Gabriella! You’re free! How wonderful.

Not feeling it, EJ.

Yes, well, I understand how overwhelming this all must be, but so uplifting to have you back where you belong. So how about I open a bottle of champagne to celebrate your homecoming while I escort Melinda out?

I think I’ll stay for the bubbly, actually, since I was about to say something very important.

Whatever it is, it can wait. This is a family gathering, Melinda.

Let go of me.

You’re leaving, Melinda. We don’t want you here.

Damn you, get your hands off of me!

That duplicitous shrew is lucky EJ dragged her out of here. I was about to scratch her eyes out.

It’s good to be home.

How dare you manhandle me like that.

Easy now.

Get the hell out of my way. I’m going back in there. I’m gonna tell your wife everything.

I see that you’re upset.

Upset doesn’t even begin to cover it. I lost my job because of you.

What if I could offer you a better job? [tense music]

Holly, I’m really sorry things are so hard for you right now with your mom.

It just keeps getting worse and worse. You should have seen what happened last night.

Actually, I was at home when Brady and Tate came home from the prom.

Oh, so then you know how crazy Tate’s and my parents have been about all this then, right? I mean, Theresa acts like I’m this demon seed, I swear. And then my mom grounded me again, which means there’s been exactly one day I haven’t been grounded or in a coma in the past six months. Like, seriously, this is no way to live.

I’m sorry, Holly. I really wish there was something I could do.

Maybe there is. Eric, my mom, she listens to you. She respects your opinion, so… I don’t know, maybe you could talk to her for me?

You know, I thought I could talk to you about stuff, that you would be on my side.

Hey, it’s not about sides. Come on. I have differences with your mother, but when it comes to co-parenting, we have to have each other’s backs.

Even when one of you is completely wrong?

[sighs] Look, I’ll admit, in my opinion, I think your mother overreacted to what happened last night.

Okay, thank you.

Don’t thank me yet. I still think you were dead wrong. You lied to your parents and you were sneaking around.

Yes, because what you guys are doing is completely unfair.

This isn’t– you know what we need? We need a reset.

A reset?

Yeah, a reset.

What does that even mean, a reset?

Basically what that means is, we all need to take a step back. And we need to go to our neutral corners. We need to breathe a little bit and chill out, okay? Number one–number one– you can forget about the country club job because I’m not going for it. I know your mom is not gonna go for it.

This is great. This is so great, Dad. You know, I knew this was gonna happen. Seriously, what am I supposed to do all summer then?

Here’s an idea.

So what are your regrets?

[chuckles] God, too many to list. Look, my point is, is that we all have them. And no one knows that you and Stefan slept together. So come on, I mean, why don’t you just pretend like it didn’t happen?

I can’t do that. I already told Harris.

I–I thought that he understood that you were in a bad place, that you were under a tremendous amount of pressure from the threats of Clyde, that you were protecting him. And that’s why you had to keep him at arm’s length.

Yeah, I mean, that’s what he said. He said he understood. But he tried to get past it, I’m sure, but I just– look, I’m not sure I buy it, it’s just– Kristen, I have made an absolute mess with all the men in my life.

Okay, you know what? Stop beating yourself up about it. Just stop. I think there is something else to consider here.

I’m listening.

All right. You were engaged to Stefan’s identical twin brother, Jake, before he was tragically killed. So it makes sense that there is this underlying attraction to a man that has the exact same DNA. And, not to mention, you said that you were totally wasted when that, um, attraction happened.

All right. Maybe I can buy a little bit of the twin thing here, the resemblance, of course, but… it was such a big mistake. And nobody, nobody else can find out about this, especially Gabi. [soft music]

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Nicole?

Oh, I’m not in the mood to celebrate. No offense.

None taken. Melinda turns my stomach too. But even she can’t ruin this day for me. I’m back home with the man I love. I’m so grateful you waited for me, my darling.

I would have waited forever, but I am grateful I didn’t have to. To you, mi amor.

And I–I just wanna say that I– I know that there’s been some bad blood between us, and I really hope we can move forward now.

I hope so too.

So congratulations, Gabi, on your freedom. I’m really happy for both of you. I am.

Thank you. It’s very generous of you. And I’m happy for you and EJ that you got your baby back.

Thank you.

I can’t wait to see my little nephew. I bet he’s a charmer.

Oh, you have no idea. He is. And lucky for him, he looks a lot like Nicole and nothing like EJ.

Oh.

Now, if you’ll excuse us, my wife has been dying to take a hot shower.

I have. I might need some help, though. Someone to, you know, wash my back, et cetera.

Duty calls. Excuse us.

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– [scoffs] What better job? The only job that I’m interested in is the one that you stole from me, unless you’re considering giving it back.

Look, I would be more than happy to relinquish the role of district attorney, but I’m quite certain Mayor Price would take issue with that. The optics of what would appear to be a game of musical chairs would be quite unfavorable.

Got it. So since I understand that you’ve been ousted from your position of power at DiMera, you have obviously nothing to offer me. So I’m gonna go back in there, and I’m gonna destroy your life. [tense music]

Lacrosse camp in upstate New York. Is this a joke?

No, this is not a joke. As a matter of fact, this could be a really great experience. It can also get a lot of those top college recruiters to get their eyes on you, son.

Dad, I’m not, like, bad at lacrosse, but honestly, no one’s gonna want to recruit me.

You’re selling yourself short, because I actually had a chat with your coach, and he said your son has natural ability, natural talent. He said he’s getting better every day.

When did I even say that I wanted to play college lacrosse?

We talked about it.

Yeah, we talked about it before I rode the bench all of last season. Like, have you– have you read this?

Yes.

Seriously? You have to pay all of this money for me to live in an all-guys’ dorm, eat–I’m sure– bad cafeteria food, and work out for hours a day. hours.

Excuse me, I’m sure the food is fine. There is nothing on there that says you have to work out for hours a day. And by the way, this will give your mom time to cool off. And then maybe in the fall, we can talk about you and Holly Jonas getting together once again. Come on, it’s a great idea. Just–will you please just– son, give it some thought, okay?

Well, I’ve thought about it, and there is no way that I’m doing this.

Holly, after everything that’s happened with Sloan, I think I need to give your mom some space.

What do you mean?

Well, I already told her, but I’m– I’m thinking about leaving Salem.

What? No, Eric, you can’t leave Salem. We’d all miss you so much.

That’s very nice of you to say.

No, I’m not being nice. It’s true. Especially for me. Especially since things just keep getting worse and worse. I mean, Eric, my best friend, she’s not even talking to me, not that I totally blame her for that. And I can’t even leave the house unless it’s to pick up takeout.

It’s really that bad?

It’s totally that bad. I mean, my mom’s literally tracking me as we speak. My phone, she knows exactly where I’m at at all times. I don’t even know who lives in my own house, let alone which DiMera is trying to stab the other one in the back. And then my mom’s so preoccupied with everything else besides me, until she remembers to take the time to make my life miserable. And Eric, if you leave, I’m just going to cry.

Holly, I promise things will get better.

No, they won’t. Eric, I don’t need to tell you what it’s like to not be able to be with someone you really wanna be with. So could you maybe please talk to my mom about letting me see Tate?

Holly, it’s– it’s really not my place to give parenting advice. Whether or not you can see Tate, that’s gotta be up to your mom and your stepdad.

Melinda, if you tell Nicole that Jude is Eric’s baby, you’ll be outed as a baby napper and you’ll never work again. Have you thought about that? Well, you damn well better think about it now. Because yes, you may be destroying my life when you waltz back in there and blurt out the truth, but you’ll be destroying your own as well.

What’s your job offer?

General counsel at DiMera.

You want me to work for Kristen? She killed my daughter!

My–my sister was out of her mind when she thought her baby had died. You know that she didn’t mean for Haley to fall down those stairs.

Whatever the hell she meant, it would be my worst nightmare to work for that woman. But even if I could bring myself to accept your position, you are in no position to be offering it to me.

I’ll speak to Kristen.

[scoffs]

I’m certain she will agree to it out of guilt over what happened with your daughter, if nothing else. Plus, I know that my sister knows that you despise me, which is incentive enough for her to employ you.

What about Belle Black? I thought she was general counsel.

Belle is on leave to work on her marriage. The attorney who has taken her spot is just a placeholder. [suspenseful music]

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Melinda, I’ll see to it that that job is yours if you want it. Think about it this way. Sure, the DA has power, but you’ll be working for a multinational company that has power. Plus, you’ll be earning a hell of a lot more income. Your alternative is to be poor and jobless… while destroying both our lives.

What the hell is she still doing here?

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Listen, your secret is safe with me. Now, let’s raise our glasses to my new job as the new CEO of DiMera. [laughter]

Congratulations, my friend. Oh, goodness. No, no, no, one is my limit tonight. I’ve got an early morning shift at the pub.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

You ran a multinational crime organization, and now you’re slinging hash for Roman Brady. [laughs]

Okay. My employment prospects were not so great after the drug debacle here at the Bistro.

Well, then why don’t you come work for me?

Well. [suggestive music]

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I’ve been dreaming about this for months.

So have I.

It’s like I’m washing away everything– the stink of Statesville, the distance between us, the time apart.

But you can’t wash away all the pain you suffered.

You know what will help, what I want more than anything?

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For you to shave off that damn mustache.

Oh, really?

Mm-hmm.

You don’t like it?

Hate it.

Wow. Well, in that case. Okay, then.

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Do you want a personal chef, or are you interested in my skills as a mafia boss?

Ah. Neither. I would just love to have a friend come work for me, especially one who shares my worldview. And frankly, I need an ally in that snake pit. [laughs]

EJ would lose his mind.

Oh, yes, and that is another reason to have you come on board. My little brother needs to be knocked down a notch or . Not to mention, getting under his skin is one of my favorite pastimes.

I completely understand why that would be.

So Ava, come on, this will be great. Hmm? Woman power? Hmm? [laughs] Oh, and then you can say goodbye to that sad little pub room with the lingering smell of clam chowder. What do you say?

I say you’re making me an offer I can’t refuse.

Well then, Ava Vitali, welcome to DiMera. [glasses clink] [chuckles]

I don’t–I don’t think you understand. I’m not giving you a choice.

What? [soft tense music] You literally just told me to think about it. Oh, my God. Wow. Wow, you really don’t care about what I think or what I feel, do you?

That couldn’t be further from the truth.

You are worse than Mom.

Oh.

Do you know that? Because at least she is straight with me about her crazy rules. You–you– I mean, does she know that you’re trying to send me away again?

Tate, I’m trying to make this as easy for you as I can. You know where your mother wants to send you for summer, most likely? She’s gonna call Grandpa Shane, and your butt’s gonna be in military school for the whole summer.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Seriously? This is probably my last free summer ever, and you get to decide how I spend it.

It looks that way.

You know something? It doesn’t take a shrink to figure out that you just can’t stand to see Holly and me happy because you and Mom have no idea how to be happy, together or separately.

Tate, don’t go there.

Why? Why not? It’s the damn truth, isn’t it?

You wanna know the damn truth?

Yeah.

The damn truth is that you have had two dates with this girl that I know of, and they’ve both ended up in disaster.

And whose fault is that?

You’re not helping your case at all. By the way, I put down a deposit for the camp. It’s gonna be great. You’re going, whether you like it or not.

EJ, he’s just gonna go along with whatever my mom has to say. He’s crazy about her. He couldn’t care less about me.

Holly, that is not true. EJ arranged for you to have treatment in Italy, which saved your life.

Yeah, I guess. But still, I’m not as important to him as his own kids. I mean, the way he looks at me sometimes, it’s like– it’s like he totally disapproves of me.

Holly, you could be imagining that, couldn’t you?

Yeah, I guess.

Try to keep an open mind. Okay? It’s best if you try to get along with him.

What’s the point? My mom’s gonna divorce him, probably soon. I mean, in fact, they’ve gotta be close to their expiration date by now.

What are you talking about?

I mean, it’s true. They never work out. It’s only a matter of time before one of them does something to blow it all up. Eric, sometimes I just wish that she’d stayed with you forever.

I’m sorry I can’t do any more to help.

It’s okay. It’s not your fault anyways. None of it is. Okay, well, I’d better get my food and go before my mom sends out a search party. And Eric, please don’t leave Salem. Okay? Please.

Holly… I love you. And I’ll be praying that things get better for you.

Thanks. Love you too.

Melinda and I were just discussing the disposition of a few important cases.

One in particular.

Which we resolved, did we not?

We did. Thanks again. [tense music]

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Why did you do it, EJ?

What do you mean?

After everything that woman put us and our baby through, what possible reason could you have for giving her an immunity deal? [suggestive music]

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So, better?

So much better.

Mm.

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You know, this robe, it feels really good after all that time in those prison clothes. But I don’t wanna wear it right now. I wanna feel nothing against my body. Nothing but you.

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Dad, look, just please, is there anything that I can do to change your mind about this?

Tate. Tate. It’s a done deal. You’re going. [soft tense music] The summer will be over before you know it. I’m sure you’re gonna have a great time. I want you to give it a chance. Please.

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[line trills] [phone rings]

Hey, what’s up?

Hey, you okay?

Not really. You?

Not even close. How would you feel about running away together?

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Look, I hated helping Melinda. If it were up to me, I would have nailed her to a wall. But I had no choice, sweetheart.

Oh, no choice? Why the hell not?

Rafe was desperate to help his sister, claiming that Gabriella was suffering greatly in solitary confinement. And Stefan was playing on family loyalties.

Seriously?

As laughable as it is, given what happened with Kristen at DiMera, I thought it would be advantageous to put my brother and his wife under our debt. And the truth is, Gabriella was innocent.

Yeah, but Melinda was not.

I know. It’s galling, sweetheart.

No, it’s more than that, EJ. It’s sick, actually. And you know– [sighs] I just–I need some time out here alone.

Of course. Of course. I’ll be inside.

Mm-hmm. [pensive music]

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I thought you weren’t coming in today.

Yeah, I wasn’t going to. I–there’s something I need to tell you.

Okay. What is it?

I might be leaving Salem.

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Mmm. “Mr. Brady, we reviewed your portfolio “and would be happy to offer you a position in our Paris office.” [soft tense music]

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Well, is the little prince asleep?

He is.

Mm. Well, I am off to bed. I have an early morning conference call with Hong Kong.

Before you turn in, may I– may I ask a favor? It’s about a potential hire.

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Roman, hey. It’s Ava. Listen, thanks for everything that you’ve done for me, but you’re gonna have to hang up that Help Wanted sign again because I just got a new job.

Oh, Ari, I can’t wait to see you, either. Tell Will and Sonny I’ll be taking the DiMera jet to Phoenix first thing in the morning. I love you too, my sweet girl. Till tomorrow. Bye.

I bet Arianna is so thrilled that she gets to see you tomorrow.

Not as thrilled as I am. You have no idea how good it feels to be held after all this time.

To me too. [soft music]

I’m sure it was really hard for you, us being apart for so long. You must have been so lonely.

Lonely for you, my beautiful wife. Oh, God, I missed you.

And yet, even with all the beautiful women out there in the world, you didn’t give in to temptation. [panting] Not a chance. You are the only woman I wanna be with, now and forever.

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Paulina.

Oh. Abe. Oh, thank God you’re here.

I got your text. I got your text. So what happened?

It’s Chanel. Right after she and Johnny came over, she started having cramps, bad cramps. Johnny and I had to rush her over here.

How is she? Is–is the baby okay? Paulina?

No. The baby is not okay at all.

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I didn’t realize until now.

You didn’t realize what?

I didn’t realize how much I loved having a little life growing inside me, a life that we made. I didn’t realize until now how much he meant to me. Although maybe it was a girl, little girl. And now we’ll never know.

I am so sorry, Chanel. [somber music]

Hey.

Oh, hi.

I’m sorry to interrupt. Do you have a moment?

Yeah, I thought you weren’t coming in today.

Yeah, I wasn’t going to. I–there’s something I need to tell you.

Okay, what is it?

I might be leaving Salem.

Rafe, it’s DA DiMera.

EJ. I assume that this means…

Yes, I did speak with the judge about your sister. That’s why I’m calling. If you want Gabi to be released from prison, you need to find Melinda Trask immediately. Drag her butt down to the station, and make sure she brings the evidence that she is holding on to illegally.

Well, that might be easier said than done.

Really? Even though this is for Gabi, your sister?

EJ, look. I am well aware.

Lucky for you, you’re police commissioner with an entire department at your beck and call. So put them to work, Hernandez, and do it now. Otherwise, your sister will be spending the rest of her days in Statesville.

[sighs] [gentle music]

Gabi.

Oh, Stefan. I’m–I’m so happy to see you.

Oh, my wife. My love. Oh, my God, how I’ve missed you. [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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No touching!

Sorry, officer.

You do that again, you’re out of here.

How are you, my love?

Relieved to be out of solitary, even if–

Even if what?

Honestly, you’d think Clyde was still around, the way I’ve been getting beaten up. But I’m okay. They broke it up pretty fast this time.

Okay, well I will see to it whoever picked that fight with you gets their prison sentence extended.

Forget it. It’s not worth it. I just wanna make the most of our visit. We only have an hour.

We’re gonna have a lot more time than that because today, my sweet wife, is the day you go free.

Look, what I was trying to say is, I am well aware that Melinda Trask is laying low. But I am confident that my guys can track her down.

Then why are we still on the phone?

Because of the other thing that you want.

Try to follow along, will you? The judge will not vacate Gabi’s conviction until he sees the new evidence that Trask is holding on to.

Yes, and as you well know, Gil Carter’s little black book is her ace in the hole. And she is not gonna give it up until she gets an immunity deal.

Damn it, Rafe. This took a lot of persuasion on my part. And the judge has all but agreed to overturn Gabi’s conviction, but only when he sees the new evidence and holds it in his hot little hands. Have I laid that out clearly enough for you? Now, do you want your sister out of prison or not?

You know the answer to that.

Then find Trask and get her to turn over that black book. I will take care of the rest. [sighs] [chuckles] Times like these, I really wish I were an only child. Your namesake has forced me into this untenable position. Melinda is a loose cannon, and it’s a high risk no matter what I do. But I have no choice if I don’t want to lose Nicole.

You’re leaving town? Why?

The truth is, I’m– I’m leaving for my own personal reasons.

Well, where will you be going?

Well, I applied for a few job opportunities in other cities, and just hoping that they pan out.

And then you’ll move?

Yeah.

Eric, are you leaving because of me? [pensive music]

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Look, I appreciate you trying to cheer me up.

Well, Gabi, you should be cheered up because you get to go free today. What, you don’t believe me?

I want to. It’s just, after all these months, I’m afraid to hope.

Okay. I get that, all right? But this is not a pipe dream. This judge already believes in the potential of this new evidence.

That black book you turned over to the police, you mean? The one Trask is holding on to?

Yes, that black book. And now with EJ back in his old job as DA, he has the power to grant Trask immunity in exchange for that book. So you’ve got Li’s blood, Gil Carter’s fingerprint. The only thing that’s missing is a flashing neon sign that says Gabriella DiMera is innocent.

Stefan, I think you want this so much, you’ve put on blinders. You don’t see how it could all fall apart.

It won’t, Gabi. I promise.

How can you promise that when EJ hates us? Why in God’s name would he want to help me?

Never mind. Why would you be leaving Salem because of me? That’s not what I meant. What I meant was, are you leaving because of Jude, because it’s too painful to be around him?

No, act– actually, it warms my heart to see him. What’s painful is leaving.

Right. And I know that you’re still attached to him. I mean, you–you spent all that time with him all those months. And even when I ran into you, there he was, little Jude. You two seemed inseparable.

Yeah, we kinda were. I mean, it’s– that’s why I need some time apart. To accept that he’s not my son, that I’m not Jude’s father. [baby crying]

Oh. [soft music]

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Any more pain?

No, I’m fine. Just trying to get comfortable since Dr. Greene says I’ll be here for a while.

He–he wants to keep you overnight, yeah, just–just as a precaution. If it were up to me, I’d carry you out of here right now.

Yeah, I know you would. And I know you can’t.

Maybe I should just– you know, I could go home, get you some–some of your stuff, your PJs, your tablet. Anything else?

No, thank you. That’ll be perfect. But, oh, if you see my mom on your way out, don’t let her in here. I don’t wanna talk to her.

I’ll take care of it. And on my way back, I will stop by the pub. You must be starving.

Actually, I’m not. And…no more cravings.

Okay. [somber music]

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Then when the doctor let me back in, Chanel said the miscarriage was all my fault because I’d exposed her to radiation.

Oh, Paulina.

Oh.

So sorry. So sorry. Excuse me just for a moment. I’ll be back. Be back. Johnny, I–I’m just so sorry. Paulina just told me what happened. Is Chanel all right? Oh, stupid, stupid question. Of course she’s devastated.

Yeah, it’s–it’s tough. I’m just headed home to get her some–some stuff. The doctor wants her to stay overnight.

Maybe I should just go, you know, and sit with her, you know, while you’re gone.

No, that’s not necessary.

Well–well, she shouldn’t be alone in that room.

Paulina, no. She doesn’t wanna see you.

But–but, Johnny, I–

Please just respect her wishes.

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You have to trust me, Gabi. This plan to free you is well on its way to coming together.

But Stefan, we screwed EJ out of DiMera. And then he went after me with both barrels when I first got arrested. He did everything in his power to put me in prison for a crime that I didn’t commit.

Yes, but this is his chance to make that right, to make a stand for justice. He is on our side now.

So you say. But why?

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.

Oh. So we’re back to this again, huh? Mm. Blackmail.

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

Answer me, Stefan. Why are you so confident that EJ’s going to come through for me? I mean, you and EJ have stabbed each other in the back so much you’ve practically turned it into an art form. What’s changed?

Well, that wasn’t humiliating or anything, having those cops pick me up off the street like I’m some common criminal.

Well, you made it too easy.

Walking down a public street, minding my own business.

Next time you’re craving birria tacos, maybe you should order from the app. I do wanna thank you because I have been meaning to try these ever since you recommended them.

You know, well, I didn’t tip, so the guy might have spit in them. What am I doing here?

We need that black book now.

That’s why you dragged me down here?

Listen, Trask, you were already pushing it when you were DA. But now? You’re just an ordinary citizen, and one who is in possession of stolen evidence.

I already told you, I am not turning anything over until I have immunity for that mess with EJ and Nicole’s kid.

You’ve got it.

[laughs] Right. How many times have you and I sat on the same side of this table, Rafe? I know all your tricks.

There are no tricks. No tricks, okay? You’ve got it. EJ has already signed off on the deal.

What? And why would he do that? [pensive music]

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Nicole? Johnny. Shouldn’t you be at the airport?

[clears throat] No. Uh, I need to be here.

I’m confused. You and Chanel are leaving for LA today, yes?

We were, yeah. But then we–we just stopped by Paulina’s to say goodbye. And then, uh, something happened.

Is it about the job?

No. No, it’s not about that.

Son, you’re starting to worry me.

Chanel lost the baby. [somber music]

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I hate this, Abraham. My baby in that sterile hospital room all alone. I just wanted to keep her company. That’s all.

Johnny made her wishes quite clear, Paulina.

I know. I’m–yeah, yeah. She doesn’t wanna see me because she thinks that I’m the reason that she lost her baby, my grandbaby.

But is that exactly what Dr. Greene said, that the miscarriage was caused by radiation exposure?

No, I talked to him earlier. He said it wasn’t likely.

Then you– you weren’t to blame.

He also said that he couldn’t totally rule it out. Then he–he tried to comfort me, going on about how common miscarriage is and that it’s nature’s way of ending a pregnancy when it– when it’s not going right, when it–

Well, listen, whatever happened with the baby, you can’t blame yourself, you know? Chanel is young. She has plenty of time to get pregnant again.

That’s true. But I’m sure that’s not what she is thinking. Right now, all she’s thinking is that if not for her impulsive, reckless mother, all would be well with that little one that she’s carrying. All she’s thinking is that I am the reason that she lost that baby. [baby crying]

Oh, honey, shh, shh, shh, shh. It’s okay, baby. Shh. Mama’s here. It’s okay. Oh. Shh.

Do you mind if I try?

Oh, um, yeah. Yeah, of course.

Hey, big guy. What’s going on? Huh? Do you wanna hear one of your favorite songs? Yeah? You remember “The Itsy Bitsy Spider?”

[chuckles]

* Itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout * * Down came the rain and washed the spider out * * And out came the sun and dried up all the rain * * The itsy bitsy spider * * Crawled up the water spout again * [both laugh]

Aww.

There you go.

Look at that, you cheered him up.

Yeah.

He’s smiling.

Yeah, that “Itsy Bitsy Spider” song usually does the trick.

Yeah. I’ll have to remember that.

Yeah.

I’m sure he misses you so much.

Well, he’s got you now.

Yeah.

He’s lucky. [soft music]

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[somber music]

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[knocking on door]

[gasps] [knocking on door] Go away. I don’t wanna talk to you.

Hello? May I come in? Just–just for a few minutes.

Oh, yes, Abe. I’m so sorry. Yes, come in.

Hey. I heard about the baby. And my heart, it just– It just breaks for you and Johnny. Oh…

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[sobbing]

Do you need anything?

No. No, I’m fine. Thank you.

You know… [sighs] You know, your mom… She feels terrible about what happened.

And she should.

Well, um, the way I understand, that it’s possible that this radiation–

Abe, would you please just stop? Okay? I never wanna hear the word radiation again. And I definitely don’t wanna talk about my mother.

Okay. Okay. All right. Yeah. Let’s just– Let’s just sit here. Okay, then?

Johnny.

Yeah.

Drink up. You have all my sympathy, son. Tell me about Chanel. How’s she doing?

She’s doing, uh, as well as can be expected. She’s still at the hospital. They wanna keep her overnight. Just precautionary.

Does she have a good doctor? I could fly–

We have a good doctor, thank you.

Okay, but if there’s anything else I–

What, what, why– I’m sorry, why are you being so nice about this?

What? Johnny.

Is this sympathy even real, or are you privately relieved? Because–because from what I recall, you didn’t think Chanel should even have this baby. You didn’t–you didn’t think we should go through with this pregnancy at all.

But you did.

Yeah.

Johnny, look. Hey. You’re my son. And I love you. Yes, this is real, my sympathy for you, for Chanel, because in the end, I want what you want. And when you’re in pain, I’m in pain, okay? Come here. [soft music]

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Thank you for calming him down.

You would have figured it out on your own.

Oh, I don’t know about that. I haven’t exactly been mother of the year this year.

Call it a hunch.

[chuckles]

Safe bet.

Yeah. Eric, I know I don’t have to tell you this, but… I don’t want you to leave town. But I understand if you do. But… it doesn’t mean I won’t miss you.

Well, I still have to see if I get anything from the résumés I sent out. Haven’t gotten any bites yet.

Okay.

I’ll, um–I’ll see you later.

Yeah.

I’ll let you know what happens. [pensive music]

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Okay, long story short, I managed to persuade EJ to see the light.

You didn’t brainwash him, did you?

No, no, his brain is more or less intact.

Then how? And what if there’s a double cross coming?

There won’t be. And as to how I did it… Let’s just say I reminded EJ that DiMeras value family loyalty over anything else and that an external attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. And you, my love, are one of us.

There’s more. I know there is. Do I have to get my friend over there to pry it out of you? You know he’s just looking for an excuse. [phone beeps]

Speak of the devil.

EJ. What does he say?

He says that Rafe is on the case now. So you better bet that your brother’s not gonna allow any double crossing to happen. This is the part of the conversation where you say, oh, Stefan, you’re right. You have had this together all along. And, oh, just hearing your name turns me on.

Well, that is true, actually. That last part, I mean.

Well, I’m glad to hear that. It’s only a matter of time, mi amor. And then it is hasta la vista Statesville.

But EJ hates me for what I did–allegedly did.

Yeah, no question there. But, uh, Stefan was able to persuade EJ to help my sister.

And yet from what I understand, he hates Gabi even more than he hates me.

Well, I wouldn’t sell yourself short there, Melinda.

Oh, come on. No one inherited Stefano’s taste for revenge more than EJ. And yet he’s willing to let me get away with what I allegedly did.

All right, listen. I’d like to wrap this up sometime this week. So can we just say that there is an implied allegedly every time you open your mouth, all right? And let’s stop doubting this immunity deal that you are extremely lucky to be getting, and just hand over the damn book.

Okay. You got it.

Okay.

One condition.

Let’s hear it.

Until EJ’s deal, the one I’m extremely lucky to get, is signed, sealed, and delivered, you’re not getting a single page.

Okay.

Paulina. Hi. Is everything okay?

Not really.

I’m sorry. Is there anything I can do?

No. Um, Chanel lost her baby.

Oh, no. I’m so sorry.

Thank you. Thank you. Oh, oh, I just– I just–I just realized–

No. Please. Never mind. Just–Chanel and Johnny, they must be heartbroken.

Oh, they are. Chanel, well, she blames me. And I can’t even be there to comfort her because she doesn’t want me anywhere near her.

Okay, I think I got everything. Oh. Abe.

Yeah, uh, Abe was just keeping me company.

Yeah. And now that you’re here, I will– I will leave the two of you alone. Johnny, um… you know, if you ever need to talk–

Yeah, I, uh– I just saw my father. I talked to him. It, uh–it helped.

I’m glad. I’m glad.

Thank you, Abe, for stopping by.

Yes, and… Well, my heart– My heart goes out to both of you.

[sighs] So how did it go with Abe? Did he, uh, try to convince you to forgive your mother?

He started to, but, um, he backed off when I asked him to. You know, of course he’s gonna try to defend her. She’s his wife, so he’s always gonna be on her side.

And I am always gonna be on yours. [soft music]

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You’ll see, my love. Once Rafe does his thing, you will walk out of here with your head held high. They tried to break you, but they failed.

I wanna believe that.

Okay, well, when you want a fantasy to become a reality, you make plans. Plans make it real. Plans give you something to believe in.

Sounds like you’ve given this some thought.

Oh, you have no idea. Starting out with a– a long trail of red rose petals, more candles than St. Peter’s, champagne on ice, and then a sumptuous bubble bath awaits.

Honey, I love you. But when I walk out of here, it’s going to be straight into a shower with max water pressure. I want every microbe, every last disgusting remnant of this place blasted off of me and sent down the drain forever. And then maybe we can think about romance.

Hmm. Oh, there is not gonna be any thinking involved. Just feeling. And we’ll sink into our incredibly soft bed and make love for the next hundred years.

That sounds perfect. But I’m not signing off on anything for a hundred years until I see my daughter.

Oh, my God, of course. Yes. A compromise. After that cleansing shower, it’s off to the DiMera jet, and we will wing our way to Phoenix.

You’re a master of efficiency.

And you are the love of my life, who is finally coming home to me.

It all sounds like a dream. Which is honestly why it’s hard to believe. What if it doesn’t come true?

It will. You’ll see.

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[phone rings]

Well, do you have the book?

Trask won’t turn it over without a signed agreement.

I’ll send it over to you now. Just get her to give you that book, and get it to the judge stat.

Hi. We’re home.

So you are. Come here. [baby fussing] Ooh. I’ve missed you, little man. Oh, I am so lucky to be your father.

Hey. Is everything okay?

Oh, um, Johnny came by. Chanel had a miscarriage.

Oh, no.

She’s all right. Physically, that is.

Well, are they upstairs? Maybe I could see if there’s something–

No, no, no. They’re not here. The–her doctor recommended she stay in the hospital overnight. Johnny just stopped by to pick up some of her things.

Chanel was so looking forward to this baby. I mean, they both were. I’m just sorry they won’t have the same happy ending as we did.

Mm. We are very lucky to have this beautiful child. And now, all is right in the world for our little family.

And speaking of beautiful babies, I need to put him down. So I’ll just get him upstairs and check back with you in a little while?

Okay.

Okay. [baby fussing]

Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye.

Goodnight, Daddy. Sorry.

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Hey. I managed to convince the warden to let me stay past visiting hours while we await word from the judge. And there’s no reason to believe that as long as that judge takes a look at the evidence, he will make an immediate ruling.

Hey, sis. You know, if you’re not out of here before checkout time, they charge you for another day.

Oh, my God.

Come on. Pack up your stuff. Let’s go.

Okay.

All right?

Okay. Thank you.

Yeah.

Commissioner, you know the rules. There’s no touching.

Yeah, Yeah.

Oh, you wanna see touching, pal? I’ll show you touching. Hey. [soft music]

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So you hungry yet? Because I am still perfectly willing and able to go make that pub run.

I don’t have an appetite. Oh, but you could still make it if you hurry.

Make what? The pub’s still gonna be open for hours.

No, your flight to LA.

Are you crazy? There is no way that I’m leaving.

But Peyton Russo is expecting you on set first thing.

Who cares? Chanel, who cares?

You do. This is your dream, Johnny.

Look, Chanel, you are my dream, okay? You’re more than my dream. You’re my– you’re my life, okay? The only place that I wanna be is here with you.

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What happened? How’s Chanel?

She’s gonna be fine. Johnny’s with her.

Oh. I’m glad she’s not all alone. Oh. It’s been a long day. I need to go fix my face.

Hey.

Hey, buddy. I heard about the baby. I’m sorry for Johnny and Chanel and you and Paulina.

Thank you. And how are you doing? I–I heard you’re suffering through a loss as well.

[sighs] Yeah. Me, I–you know, honestly, I’m fine. Just trying to figure things out. It’s hard.

Ah. I remember when Lexie and I had to– had to give up Isaac and how difficult that was.

Yeah.

And in time, I had to accept that he wasn’t my child. In time.

DA DiMera.

Melinda.

Oh, your butler let me in. I just wanted to thank you for that immunity deal.

Oh, the immunity deal you didn’t deserve, you mean? Don’t mention it.

Oh, but I am so terribly grateful. I mean, I just needed to come over here and gush and tell you how much it means to me and how actually liberating it is, especially now that there is nothing that you can do to me when I tell Nicole that Eric is Jude’s father.

What? What are you– Why would you do something like that?

Mm, um, spite. You forced Mayor Price to move me out so you could take my job. You blew up my life without a second thought. So now I’m gonna blow up yours. [tense music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

What the hell is taking so long? Damn it, EJ.

[sighs]

Well, what happened? Where have you been?

Where do you think? I’ve been tied up in court, trying to get your wife out of prison.

And? Where is she? When is she coming home?

She isn’t.

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Your daddy’s pretty upset that your brother, Johnny, is moving to California, so we have to do everything we can to lift his spirits, OK? [baby coos] You know what that means, mm-hmm. That means no more spitting up on his fine imported suits, OK? Even though it’s kind of funny. [laughs] [cell phone rings] Oh. Hey, Eric, I heard you weren’t coming in today. Is everything OK?

Yeah, everything’s good. I just wanted to call and– checking in on you, see how you’re doing.

Ah. I assume you heard about the drama with Holly and Tate last night.

Yeah, I happened to be at my mom’s house when Brady came home with Tate. My brother seemed to be a bit upset.

Wow, you and– you and Theresa are getting married.

Yeah, I popped the question last night. She said yes.

Wow, that’s– that’s–that’s– that’s–that’s unexpected. I’m–Alex, I don’t know what to say.

I mean, you could try “congratulations,” but I’m sensing you’re not really feeling it. [sighs]

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How did you track down an address for Xander’s mom? I thought Bonnie said that that was a dead end.

Yeah, it was, and then Xander realized that there was a very slim chance that his Aunt Maisie, his mom’s sister, might know how to track her down, so he called her.

Well, why didn’t Xander think of that before?

I know, but I guess his mom and her sister had been estranged for a really long time, so he just kind of figured that was still the case. But as luck would have it, Fiona Cook had just recently reached out to her sister and gave her an address.

Ah! [laughs]

Are you sure that she’s still at that address?

I mean, there’s only one way to find out, just good old-fashioned snail mail, send her a wedding invitation and just see what happens.

You can’t do that.

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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]

I can’t invite Xander’s mother to our wedding? Why? Why–why do you care?

Well, I’ve–I’ve just heard that this woman has a lot of issues. I mean, she’s a raging alcoholic, is she not?

Why are we assuming she still is? She could very well be sober now.

She could also be, I don’t know, a loose cannon who’s, like, ready to go off. She could be the next Konstantin.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. Theresa, this is a completely different situation. Look, look, look, I know you’re still probably traumatized from that man trying to choke the living daylights out of you, but it’s not like Xander’s mom’s gonna try to kill anybody.

Can we just please get back on track?

I’m on track. Who’s off track?

[sighs]

Look, I just– I’m worried that she’s gonna ruin everything.

What are you talking about? Ruin what?

She–she can ruin your wedding with– with Xander. What if she gets bombed and says a bunch of awful things?

Theresa, anyone could get bombed and say a bunch of awful things. And I know that I don’t know this woman, Xander’s mother, but I choose to believe that she’d be very happy to be at our wedding and will behave appropriately.

And ditto to what she just said. Why do you care so much all of a sudden? I mean, you’re not exactly Xander’s biggest fan.

That’s true, but I care about you, and I care about Maggie, and I care about Alex, and I care about you and–and Justin. And, well, I just think that if this woman just comes to Salem and starts stirring things up, there could be some really terrible consequences for all of us.

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Look, Brady, I know you and Theresa have history, obviously. But I didn’t think you’d have a problem with it because just the other night, you wished us the best.

And I do. I do.

OK.

It’s just that you– it’s just that you marrying Theresa affects my son. Our son. And I’ll be honest with you. I’m a little concerned that you two are moving a little too quick on this.

Well, actually, I bought the ring a while back. If you remember, I was gonna do it on Valentine’s Day.

But you didn’t.

Right, and that’s partly because I felt like I wasn’t ready for the responsibility of… committing to a recovering addict.

All right.

And also–

Also what?

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Never mind.

No, no, no, Alex, Alex, look, we’re talking about my ex-wife here, so you’re not gonna tell me anything that I probably don’t already know.

I understand that, but this is not so much about Theresa, more about my own cynicism.

Your cynicism?

I just got a hard time trusting people, always thinking that somebody is gonna try to get over on me or privately screw me. It’s not the best way to go through life, right?

Probably not, but you’re telling me that you– you’re having a hard time trusting Theresa.

Had a hard time, past tense.

And now?

Now I… completely trust her.

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Well, Alex, maybe you shouldn’t.

[scoffs]

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To be honest, I’m more upset with Theresa than I am with Holly. She’s insane. I swear, she was hurling insults at Holly as if she was the one corrupting her precious son.

Yeah, Theresa can be a bit high-strung sometimes. [chuckles]

She’s possessed. I mean, she put all the blame on Holly as if she’s some criminal mastermind and Tate is just some lost babe in the woods. He is a teenage boy, for God’s sake. I don’t think he needed any convincing from Holly to sneak behind his mother’s back and get a hotel room so he could have sex with a beautiful girl.

And what did Holly have to say about that?

[sighs] She… groaned and moaned. And, you know, as it turns out, she’s grounded again. She’s not happy with me, obviously, but… what disappoints me the most is that she’s lying to me again, after all we’ve been through.

I understand. Nicole, I–I know you two love each other a lot. And…you’re both kind, and you’re good people.

Thanks, Eric.

This, too, shall pass.

Yeah, I know.

Well, I’ll let you get back to work and… hey, I just want you to know that I’m always here for you if you need me. That goes for both you and Holly.

Thanks, Eric. Have a good day, OK?

You too. [light music]

Oh, look at us. Both on baby duty.

Yeah, well, I’m about to be on baby duty from home, ’cause I just asked Chad for some time off.

Ah, good for you, and congrats on getting your little boy back.

I’m really grateful. And this really is a dream come true.

Oh, I’m sure, for you and for EJ. Although I imagine, for Eric, this must be his worst nightmare.

[sighs] [dramatic music]

We had a deal, EJ. I agreed not to tell Nicole the truth about Jude’s father, and you agreed, in exchange for my brotherly silence, to get my wife out of prison!

Would you keep your voice down?

No, not until my wife is out of prison!

I tried my best, damn it!

You tried your best? How cute. This isn’t Little League, EJ. This is life. You don’t get a box of orange juice and some apple slices and a participation trophy for striking out. You lose your family.

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So try harder. Your house of cards depends on it.

If you threaten me like that again, I will–

You’ll what?

[exhales heavily] Look, I met with the judge. I cited the new evidence that indicated Gil Carter likely murdered Li Shin. And in light of this new discovery, I asked the judge to vacate Gabi’s conviction and recommended her immediate release.

And yet she still isn’t here.

The judge was actually receptive to my argument, but there’s just one hitch.

[laughing] Of course. Let’s hear it.

I was able to provide police photos from the Salem PD of Clyde’s black book, but the judge insists that it needs to be the real deal to move forward. He needs the physical evidence in hand. Otherwise, Gabi is not getting out of prison.

[sighs]

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Theresa, your… concern, I don’t– I don’t really get it. Terrible consequences if Xander’s mother comes to Salem for our wedding? She’s a–she’s an alcoholic, not a homicidal maniac. Like I said, she could very well be sober now.

[sighs] OK, I admit that I’m, you know, maybe just overreacting just a bit.

A bit?

Just, the thing is, is that when someone has a drinking problem– OK, and–and–and I understand that we are being sensitive and nonjudgmental here, but when someone is under the influence, they tend to not have a censor, and they tend to say some really mean and destructive things. And, you know, with all the stuff that this family has already gone through, the last thing we need is drama, right? And with little Victoria–

Who is my concern, not yours.

OK. Yes, you’re right. I understand. I–I’m just realizing that I’m being overprotective, and now I’m realizing that I’m also blurting things out and upsetting everybody. [dramatic music]

It’s OK. Can you please just trust that Xander and I have thought this through? And it may not go perfectly, but we are very willing to take that risk.

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Of course.

And now we really should get to stuffing these envelopes, because I want to get these out before the post office closes.

Yeah. [chuckles]

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Oh, I didn’t realize that you were in such a time crunch.

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Hey, I can help you with those.

[laughs] Here we go again, huh? What is this, the– the millionth time you impress upon me that I shouldn’t trust Theresa?

[clears throat] Let me ask you something.

Huh?

Did it bother you when you found Theresa and I in bed together recently?

Yes, Brady, it bothered me.

Right.

But I can hardly hold your little dalliance with her against her, because I was sleeping with Kristen. Theresa and I were both playing these stupid games, and it’s over now. I know I want to be with her, and she made it very clear she wants to be with me too.

Are you sure she wants you… or your money?

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[scoffs] [clears throat]

Now, as you’re well aware, we don’t have the little black book because Melinda is illegally holding it hostage.

So what’s the problem, Mr. DA? Go get it.

I don’t know where she is. She’s not returning my calls. She’s not at home. Oh, maybe, maybe because I just stole her job at your behest.

Oh, so this is my fault.

Oh, face it, Stefan. Your elaborate little plan has completely backfired. Trask has absconded with the only piece of evidence that is going to free your wife, and now she is never going to cooperate with us. You’ve done this.

You know, your head is still on the chopping block, so I wouldn’t relish this moment too much if I were you.

Oh, I’m not relishing anything. I just have no idea what the hell we’re going to do at this point.

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All right, we need to find a way to get Melinda to cooperate.

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And I think I know how we’re gonna do that.

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I do feel sad for Eric, especially because this is the second child that he’s fallen in love with that he’s had to give up. You know, Sloan being this time, and last time, it was–

Because of me.

Mm.

But in my defense, I was trying to do something good, so…

By stealing Brady and Kristen’s baby?

You’re right, it was– it was terrible. But in my head, I was trying to spare Eric and Sarah the pain of losing a child– well, Sarah mostly.

And how did that work out?

In the long run, pretty good. I mean, come on. Let’s not forget that when it comes to switching babies, you’re the OG, Nicole. Maybe Sloan was just following in your footsteps, a little bit of karmic revenge, perhaps?

Wow, you are a piece of work.

And you’re a hypocrite.

How am I a hypocrite? And why are you pretending that you care about how Eric feels in all of this? ‘Cause you certainly didn’t care when you were gleefully destroying my marriage or when you tried to shoot him at his mother’s wedding and you put her in a coma instead.

From which she recovered completely.

Oh, well, all is forgiven, then.

Well, not by you, apparently. Look, if I’m such a monster, why’d you even want to work for me? Why don’t you quit? Or better yet, I’ll fire you.

[chuckles]

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Hey.

Hey.

What you up to?

Just checking out some websites. I saw Kate earlier. She seemed a bit down.

Yeah, she is.

Even though Lucas’ sentences got commuted?

Well, she was obviously thrilled about that, but then his first decision as a free man was to leave for an extended visit with Allie and Will.

I see.

I’m sure he’ll be coming back sooner rather than later, but it just seems like we’ve had to say too many goodbyes lately.

Yeah. Not to pile it on, but you may have to… have one more goodbye in your near future.

Who else is leaving town?

Me.

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You’re leaving town? What, for a trip?

No, I mean– I mean moving. It’s just something I’ve been struggling with the past few weeks.

All right. Well, I understand. It makes me sad to hear you say that. But… where would you go?

Listen, I’ve been submitting opportunities for other jobs, you know, for photography work in other cities.

Eric, I thought you were very happy with your job at “The Spectator.”

Yeah, it’s been great. I’m really–I’m really proud of the piece that Nicole and I did on the homeless.

Right. OK, so this is more about the pain of losing your son– I mean little Jude.

[sighs] Of course, it’s not easy having him around, but… it’s actually because there’s another problem.

And what is that?

It’s Nicole. [light music]

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First of all, like I said, I am taking some time off to care for my little boy. So you know what? Go ahead. Try and fire me, and see what Chad has to say about it.

Fine, whatever. Obviously you’re not fired. It’s not a great idea, picking a fight with the boss, though, is it?

I’m not picking a fight with the boss. It’s all you.

OK, OK. All is forgiven. I accept your apology.

What? I didn’t– OK, you know what? Just forget it. I don’t even care, anyway.

I’m just grateful that we can put our past differences behind us. You know, after all that ugliness, we both came out ahead. I mean, you’re married now, happily, with EJ and your beautiful baby boy. And soon Sarah and I will be married with our precious daughter in attendance.

Sarah agreed to marry you again?

Yeah. She’s working on the wedding invitations as we speak. Yeah, she’s going all out to make our wedding as special as possible. Even convinced me to invite my mum. [tense music]

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I mean, we are under a time crunch. Are you sure you wouldn’t mind pitching in?

Oh, of course. I am so happy to help.

[chortles] Really?

Yeah, really.

Look, I don’t mean to be rude, but you’re usually the last person to offer up free labor.

What? I’m happy to lend a hand.

Not to me. The other day, I asked you to help me bring in some boxes. And you said, what are the servants for?

I was being funny. And I–I had just gotten my nails done. Look, I–OK. I do have an ulterior motive for helping, and that’s because I’m hoping that you will return the favor when it comes to my wedding.

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Your wedding?

Alex proposed last night.

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Wow. Congratulations.

Mm-hmm.

When is that wedding happening? I mean, have you two picked a date?

No, not yet, but the sooner, the better, as far as I’m concerned.

Ladies…[chuckles] I have an idea. Well, I know this may sound like it’s coming out of left field, but when you think about it, I mean, it might actually kind of bond you guys, in a way, I mean, since you’re all kind of related anyway. I mean, Maggie, she loves you guys so much, and it would really make her happy if you guys got along. I mean, I know she’s having some trouble with Alex. And he is Victor’s son, though, and she did adore that man. And I know, with all her heart, she would want to be able to mend fences with him and get along better–

Bonnie, I’m so sorry. I love you. What is your point? What’s your idea?

Well, like I said before, I mean, you and Alex are getting married. And you and Xander are getting married. And you guys really are kind of related, well, in a way. So I don’t know… maybe have a double wedding?

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Wow. Just a little insulting, don’t you think, suggesting that Theresa’s only interested in me because I’m rich?

Alex, I didn’t mean– I didn’t mean to insult you. This is not about– hey, it’s not about you. It’s about her. The fact is, she has a history of chasing men who have money. As a matter of fact, I’ll tell you this. That’s one of the reasons she was interested in me from the very beginning.

Oh, you mean not because you were such a stud?

Well, I–you know, yeah.

Ah.

Seriously, man, she did some desperate things to get her hands on my money.

Yeah, I know.

I’m telling you.

Yeah, I know, like marrying you in Vegas while you’re blackout drunk. I get it.

Boom.

No, I’ve heard it over and over again. I’ve heard it. I’ve heard it all. I get it. Theresa has an affinity for the finer things in life, and she’s willing to do some extreme things to get there. This is not the case.

How can you be so sure?

Because I’m sure, Brady. She was interested in me before my windfall, before she had any idea that I stood to inherit half of Victor’s fortune.

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What if she did have an idea?

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How could Theresa have known that I was Victor’s son? [dramatic music]

You remember when the three of us went to Greece, right?

Of course.

You remember how we went after Konstantin and she stayed back at the hotel, right?

Yeah. And?

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While we were out, her father delivered Granddad’s briefcase, which happened to be the only thing that contained evidence that you were Victor’s son.

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So–so what are you saying, Brady? What, you think she secretly opened the briefcase?

Maybe. I know she likes to snoop. I know she was curious about the events leading up to grandfather’s death. And I can see her deciding just to open up that suitcase because it was the one personal item from that plane.

No, no. I mean, if that were true, then she would have known the truth about the… fortune before her and I even slept together.

Exactly.

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A double wedding?

Well, you know, they are very popular here in Salem. [chuckles] And they very seldomly go terribly wrong– well, very seldomly. Oh, there was this one horrible woman who actually had two double weddings. And as memory serves, they both went pretty badly. God, what was her name?

You know what? Let’s just not talk about it. And for the record, moving forward, I would prefer we never spoke about that person anymore, so…

Yeah, sorry. OK, my point is, if you were to share your big day with Theresa and Alex, it kind of actually makes sense, I mean, ’cause the four of you basically have the same guest list, plus Xander’s mom.

Mm, yeah, but there’s just this teeny, tiny little problem. [clears throat] Xander and I don’t like each other. Sorry, no offense.

You know, constantly saying “no offense” actually makes it more offensive. And not for nothing, Xander isn’t Alex’s biggest fan either, no offense.

Oh, touché.

And things are especially tense right now. Ever since we found out that Alex is Victor’s son, Xander feels like an outcast, so…

See, but that makes it even better– no, you and Xander and you and Alex and a reaffirmation of the bond between the two Kiriakis men. Oh, my God. Oh, and they could even do their own little vows to each other about family.

Mm. Yeah, Bonnie, I don’t know.

Yeah, that just doesn’t seem like a good idea for almost anyone involved whatsoever.

Oh, nonsense. After all the tragedy and loss this family has sustained, a supersized wedding is exactly what the Kiriakis family needs.

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You and your mom don’t get along, right?

I mean, we were fine when I was a wee lad. I didn’t start getting into trouble until I was a teenager.

Mm.

Yeah, my dad tried to be there for me, but– you know, in his way. But my mum… [sighs] She was just flat-out done with me. It was like I was this huge burden to her.

Oh, I’m sure it was more complicated than that.

Yeah, well, it seemed pretty simple at the time. I was bad news, and she wanted nothing to do with me. She didn’t even show up to court when I was convicted of manslaughter.

Well, I’m sure that was a lot for her. Isn’t that when Victor stepped in?

Right. Yeah. I mean, he got years shaved off of my prison sentence. And he paid for my education. That’s when he started to become you know, something of a mentor to me. He definitely saved my ass. But my mum, she– she didn’t like that, not one bit.

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Well, perhaps she thought Victor would be a bad influence on you.

Mm, maybe. In any case, I mean, things really fell apart when my dad died.

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Yeah, that was when the drinking really began.

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She just couldn’t take the pain, so she decided to just numb herself -.

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I tried to be there for her, but she shut me out.

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I think I must have… reminded her of him.

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So really, when I lost my dad, I kind of– it’s like I lost them both. And thank God for Victor. I mean… he stepped up when no one else would, put me to work for him, and–

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Well, I’m sure you don’t care about my sob story, so…

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No, actually, I’m–I’m– I’m glad you shared with me.

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Turns out… you’re actually kind of human.

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OK, so you’re having problems working with Nicole. Is that because you still have feelings for her?

Dad, I’m not even divorced yet, and romance is not even on the radar.

Then what is the issue?

Nicole. [light music] She brought Jude to work the other day and asked if I had a problem with it, and of course I said no.

And that was a lie.

Not exactly. I mean, I really love to see him. But it was really hard saying goodbye.

So you’re saying that living in the same town as Jude and not being able to be a part of his life…

It’d be more than I could bear.

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OK, Melinda is holding on to the evidence because she wants immunity. Rafe told me that. Now, he can’t give it to her, but you can. So give the woman what she wants. Make sure Melinda doesn’t face charges for taking Nicole’s baby.

And how the hell do you think Nicole will feel about that, that I allowed Melinda to walk? And I can’t exactly tell her that you’re blackmailing me.

I don’t give a damn how you handle this with your wife. Just get it done. Get Melinda, get the evidence, and get Gabi out of prison. And then we all live happily ever after, right? [tense music] Today, EJ, or I tell Nicole the truth.

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Alex, think about it.

[scoffs]

Think about it. [dramatic music] Theresa pries open the suitcase. She reads the news. And then all of a sudden, she goes from casual flirtation all the way to wanting to seal the deal? The timing is too good.

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Except that’s not how it played out, is it? She tried to seal the deal with you, Brady, and you rejected her–harshly, if I remember correctly. And there she is, devastated, and I’m just there trying to comfort her.

And that’s probably what she had planned all along– to appear devastated, knowing full well that you’d come right in and pick up the pieces.

No, no, not possible. Our hookup was not premeditated, Brady. I am sure of it.

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Besides, if that were true, that would mean that she’d been playing me this entire time.

Mm-hmm.

And I can’t believe that.

You can’t believe that. You can’t, Alex, or you won’t?

Can’t, won’t, both. You’re wrong, Brady. You’re wrong.

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You know, it would be very easy to just add Alex and Theresa’s name to these invites. I’m just saying.

Bonnie.

What?

For the last time, Theresa and I will talk about this on our own time.

OK, I’ll drop it– for now. So, Theresa, I know we talked about the chaperoning before, but how was the actual prom? Anybody get doused with a bucket of blood?

Oh, you like that movie too?

They made a movie about the Last Blast Dance at Salem High?

What?

Oh, yeah. The high school dance years ago. Mimi told me a couple of kids tried to dump blood on poor Chloe Lane.

Well, I would not have minded if somebody wanted to pour blood on Holly Jonas.

Excuse me?

Oh yeah, sorry. I forgot she’s your niece. OK, well, in my defense, we just found out that she and my son have secretly been dating even when we explicitly told them not to.

Theresa, I know that Holly messed up when she didn’t clear your son’s name, but she’s a kid. She made a mistake. I’m sure you made plenty of mistakes in high school.

Yes, I did. That’s exactly– that’s the thing. I know Holly Jonas all too well. I got caught up in drugs, too, and I lied to my parents, and I fell in with the wrong crowd, and… well, I don’t want Tate dating someone like that, someone like me.

Well, from what my mom says, Holly’s doing great. She’s not doing drugs. She’s studying really hard, and she’s trying to turn her life around, so she deserves a second chance.

Great, just not with my son.

Oh, come on, Theresa. I was once a wild child too. A lot of us were. But eventually we learn our lesson– sometimes more than once, but we grow up. You did. I mean, come on. You’re not the lying, scheming, gold-digger woman you used to be, right?

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I just think the only way to put Jude behind me is to put some distance between us.

[sighs] I understand. [light music] Years ago, when I took that job in D.C., it was mostly to forget about your mom, but there was still a part of me that was trying to deal with the fact that Belle wasn’t my daughter.

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Did moving away help you?

I don’t want to tell you.

Dad.

[sighs] OK. It did help, and that is why I will respect your decision if you choose to leave, though selfishly, I will be… [sighs] Very, very sad to see you go.

Well, you don’t have to worry about anything yet.

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Nothing’s set in stone.

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I know I never thought I would say this, but I can relate to you. Yeah, I–I had some major issues with my mom growing up. I mean, we fought all the time. And I blamed her for things that, in retrospect, weren’t entirely her fault. But…[sighs, chuckles] Let’s just say I know what it’s like to be a teenager feeling like the whole world is crashing down on you and not having your own mom to help you make sense of it.

Or to help you see that maybe you pulled the whole world down on top of yourself.

Mm. Right. [dramatic music] But to feel like you’re forever a disappointment to the most important person in your life, it just does a number on your self-esteem, you know?

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Did you ever work things out?

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Yeah. I mean, thankfully we were on good terms before she died, which is why I think it’s good that Sarah invited your mom to the wedding. You know, maybe there’s a chance you can repair your relationship before it’s too late.

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Well, I’m not too optimistic. But thinking it through and talking about it, I– I think I would like to introduce my mum to this little angel.

[chuckles] Well, I hope she does go to the wedding. I think something good can come out of it.

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And by the time the cops came, all we could see through the trees were red and blue lights. And it was so scary, but it was so exciting. But then we realized we could either get dragged downtown and have our parents called, or–

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

Has anyone seen the stamps?

No.

Wait, are you sitting on them? Oh, no, wait. Oh, maybe they’re in here.

I found them.

[sighs] Oh, jeez.

So, Bonnie, tell me the rest of your story.

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Look, I’m not claiming I know anything for sure, all right? But hypothetically, Alex, it could have gone down like that.

Mm.

I’m just saying.

Yeah. I’m just saying, hypothetically, your theory is trash. Don’t say it again, especially in front of Theresa, OK?

All right. [knock at door]

Are my ears burning?

Hey.

I just heard my name.

Babe, what are you doing here?

I thought we could go out to lunch.

I would love to go to lunch. Let’s go right now.

Yeah?

OK.

Yeah. Mm. Come on.

I’ll see you, Brady.

See you. OK. Actually, Theresa, I’m sorry. I–something I got to say to you. [dramatic music]

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Alex told me the good news. Congrats on your engagement.

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Thank you, Brady.

Mm.

Sure.

[sighs]

Let’s go.

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[door slams]

[sighs] [light music]

Well, hey, you two. both: Mm. [baby babbles]

Hey yourself.

Oh, hi, tiny.

How’d you get on with Bonnie? You get all the wedding invitations done?

Yeah, yeah, I just dropped them off at the post office. Theresa helped.

Theresa?

Mm-hmm.

Does she know who the groom is?

Yeah, I mean, she was relatively nice about it. Really, I just think she was laying the groundwork to call in a favor from me in the future. But it was worth it because our invites are officially on their way to our guests.

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Thank goodness we got done in time for “Body & Soul.” I cannot wait to see what Charlemagne is doing today. Ooh! [metallic bang] Oh, damn, who put that there? Oh, jeez. [dramatic music] All right, who put this in the trash? No, Sarah, you let Theresa get in your head about inviting Mama Cook, didn’t you? WWCD. What would Charlemagne do? Hmm. Yep. Uh-huh-huh. [gasps] Aha! Nothing like a little push to help family do the right thing. Yes, sirree, Sarah’s gonna be very grateful, and I’m gonna put this in the mailbox myself… right after the show. [chuckles] Mm-hmm.

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[knocking]

Hey.

Oh, hi.

I’m sorry to interrupt. Do you have a moment?

Yeah. I thought you weren’t coming in today.

Yeah, I wasn’t going to. I– there’s something I need to tell you.

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Rafe, it’s DA DiMera. Yes, I did speak with the judge about your sister. That’s why I’m calling. If you want Gabi released from prison, you need to find Melinda Trask immediately.

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[sighs]

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[door clicks shut]

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Gabi.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

[sighs]

Wow. Quiet this morning?

Yeah. Well, your teenage grandson has yet to emerge from his bedroom, which means the daily debate of whether he can have his AirPods on at the breakfast table is gonna have to be postponed.

Well, maybe he’s just sleeping in.

[chuckles] He’s trying to sleep the day away so he can avoid the consequences of what he did last night.

Yeah. Well, it’s a shame about the prom, wasn’t it? Especially with Tate and Holly.

Yeah. It was very disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel.

Yeah. I’m not sure that was necessary.

No. I–I– I think her anger was justified. We have–we told Tate from the very beginning, you are not allowed to see Holly Jonas, and he decided on his own to go ahead and defy us and– doesn’t happen all the time, but Theresa and I, we are of one mind about this. [soft dramatic music]

Hmm.

Oh, no. I–I– I know that face, and I know that “hmm.” And that’s when you’re keeping your own counsel, right?

You know me too well.

[chuckles] Hmm. You wanna to tell me what you think?

Only if you want to hear it.

Hey, a lot of people in this town pay big bucks for your insight, and one of the perks I get for living here is that I get it for free, so–

I’m wondering, uh, if your reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how you feel about his mother.

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Wow. I’m surprised to see you up and about so early.

Hey, Bonnie.

Ooh. I figured you’d be sleeping in after prom night. How was chaperoning?

Oh, it was great, if you consider walking in in the nick of time to stop two kids from having sex together in a hotel room.

Oh, boy.

Yeah. “Oh, boy” is right. We caught Tate and Holly at the Good Old Salem Inn.

I thought those two weren’t supposed to be–

To be seeing each other? Yeah, no. They weren’t. We found out Tate has been sneaking around with that neurotic little liar, even after everything she did to try and ruin his life.

Oh. So I take it last night was a total disaster for everyone, then.

Not everyone. Mm.

Oh.

One thing went very right last night. [intriguing music]

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Good morning, my love.

Oh! Good morning.

Hmm. What’s all this?

These are our wedding invitations. They just came from the printer.

Ah, yes.

Aren’t they beautiful?

They are. And may I just say how grateful I am that, unlike the most recent disastrous “almost” wedding we all had to endure, that you and I are gonna have a perfect wedding.

Definitely.

Especially for your mother’s sake, after everything she went through.

Yeah. That was quite an ordeal, that “almost” wedding to that miserable cretin.

That now-dead miserable cretin.

Thank God my mom laid a trap for that con man.

Yeah. Thank God.

[sighs] All right. No more talk about that vile SOB and the “almost” wedding. Let’s just focus on our upcoming nuptials.

Whatever you say, my beautiful bride. [gentle music]

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Next time you want to visit me, do me a favor–just don’t. [somber music] Fine, Mother. I won’t. I will never visit you again. In fact, I never want to see you again. In fact, you can burn in–

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no, you can’t, because you’re still my mother, And as sad as it is, I still want you to love me. I want that so bad.

Hey. You okay? [soft dramatic music]

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[gulping] Mm. Oops.

[laughs] Oh, it’s you.

You look like you got some bad news.

It’s my mother.

Is she a patient here?

No, nothing like that. She’s in prison.

Oh. I’m sorry.

I just came from visiting her– to finally tell her that she has been wrong about me my entire life. I’m not a loser. I am lovable.

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[sighs] I thought it was going to be this… Cathartic moment, this triumphant vindication. It turns out it was anything but. [soft chuckle] I don’t know why I’m surprised that that woman still has this uncanny knack to make me feel… utterly worthless and miserable.

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[moans, winces]

Chanel, are you okay?

[deep breathing] Huh?

Chanel.

Are you okay?

Chanel, baby, what’s wrong?

It’s okay. I’m fine. I– [scream]

Oh! Chanel! Baby, what is it? What? [suspenseful music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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There is nothing going on with Theresa and me. As a matter of fact, just the other day we– we talked about how we just need to focus on co-parenting Tate.

Well, I assume there was some reason you needed to talk.

Yeah. Uh, there–there was. Something happened.

Something?

[sighs] Yes. Look, we’d been getting closer because of what we’ve had to go through with Tate and, uh, there was um– a moment. We had a moment.

A moment?

Yeah.

That was all?

Yeah. I know it was just a moment. It was only a moment because right after the moment, Theresa said, “I want to be with Alex.” [soft dramatic music]

Mm. And, Brady, look at me. What do you want?

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That is a big rock.

It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

Oh, it is. Looks like you spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it.

Well, Theresa’s worth it.

Aw.

[soft chuckle] When did all this happen? I mean, the proposal. That’s–

Yeah.

Sorry.

No, no. It’s last night. [phone ringing]

Oh. Oh, that’s my dad. I texted him earlier. I want to tell him the good news, so I’ll be right back, okay?

Okay. [sighs]

So have you told your father?

Actually I did have a bit of a conversation with him right before I popped the question.

I mean Justin.

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So should I start licking?

Excuse me?

I was talking about the invitations, obviously– the envelopes, specifically.

Yes, right. [chuckles] No. I’m taking these to my mom’s house because she has the entire family’s addresses in this very old handwritten, very battered book. And Bonnie said that she would help me stuff the envelopes, so–

[snarls]

You get to stay here with our very adorable teeny tiny.

Oh. Well, that would be an honor and a privilege.

She’s very lucky to have such a great dad.

I’m the lucky one. Hey, say hi to your mom for me.

I actually shall.

Oh, did I mention the chat I had with her yesterday?

Mm-mm.

I was just telling her how much I hated Konstantin for everything he did to her and Uncle Vic and Victoria and everything. And, I have to say, her response– it threw me.

What’d she say?

Oh, she was telling me that I was a lot like Victor, and that maybe because he saw so much of himself in me, that’s why he was so hard on me.

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Oh, God. I slobbered all over you.

No. It’s okay. Here.

You’re being very nice. Thank you.

Well, I have been told I have an excellent bedside manner.

You’re a doctor.

Is it the stethoscope that gave it away? Mark Greene.

Leo Stark. Wait a minute. Dr. Mark Greene, like on “ER.”

I guess having that name and watching that show made me think there was no choice but to go into medicine.

Oh, boy. So you are all that, and you’re a doctor. I had a doctor boyfriend once. He was much older, and he was married to a woman. TMI. Sorry.

No. It’s okay.

Look, I may have slobbered on you, but I want you to know I was not drooling or anything. I mean, since you told me the other day that you’re not gay.

Did I say that?

Yeah, you did. Why? Is it not true?

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Maybe we should get you to a hospital. And I’ll– I’ll call Dr. Greene.

No, no, no. We don’t need to do that. I think it’s just bad– [hisses] Cramps.

Could it be indigestion? Johnny, do you have any of those oyster crackers on you?

Yeah, yeah. They’re in– there in Chanel’s bag.

Oh.

[panting] It’s fine. I–I think it’s fine now.

Oh, no. You just keep these close by just in case. Oh. Oh, I remember when I was pregnant with you. My tummy did all kind of loop-de-loops all day long. When Abe gets back from the pub with the food, you’ll feel better.

Yeah. Yeah. I’m in the mood for a burger.

Mm-hmm. I made sure that he ordered extra pickles. Oh, you don’t even have to wait for those. I have a whole jar in the kitchen.

[screams loudly]

Okay, okay. No. Oh. That’s it. We’re getting you to the hospital. Come on.

Oh.

Come on. Come on. [dramatic music]

Oh, my goodness. Oh.

I don’t think my feelings really matter here.

Brady, your feelings always matter.

Well, look. Theresa–Theresa chose Alex. I accepted it, and I’m moving on, and I’d love to change the subject, actually.

Okay. I’m sorry to bring up a topic that’s uncomfortable for you to talk about.

Oh. I appreciate your concern, I really do. It’s just times out of I– I absolutely value your input, but this particular subject, just not right now.

Understood. All right. Well, I am going to go and talk to the people that pay me the big bucks.

You’re worth every penny.

Thanks. I’m always on your side, you know.

I know you are, and I thank you for that. [intriguing music]

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[sighs]

Actually, no. I have not had the chance to tell Justin about my engagement to Theresa.

Why not? You know what? Call him right now.

I–I don’t think that’s news that he wants to hear right now.

Why wouldn’t it be?

Well, Justin and I had a bit of a disagreement about my relationship with Theresa.

Oh. I assume that’s because he knows that you found your fiancée, before she was your fiancée, in bed with Brady.

Right. Yeah. And Justin seems to believe that that actually meant something to Theresa– being with Brady, I mean.

Why? Do you think it didn’t–

Oh, I know it didn’t, Bonnie, because I had the conversation with Theresa. And she only did it to make me jealous.

Oh, honey. Look, this might be the pot calling the kettle black, but when a woman is trying to manipulate a man’s feelings, it means she’s really trying to manipulate a man’s feelings.

Okay. Well, Bonnie, I don’t want to have the same talk with you that I just had with Justin.

Honey, he cares about you. He doesn’t want to see you get hurt.

And that’s very kind, but I’m a big boy now.

And you were once Justin’s little boy. Look, I know he’s not your biological father, but that doesn’t change the fact that he has this big love for you in his heart. He is protective of you, and so am I.

Okay. I don’t need protection from Theresa.

Are you so sure about that? Honey, we both know she doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. And now, honey, you’re not only super hot, you’re also super rich, so come on. Don’t you think you could do better?

[soft chuckle] Really? [clears throat] [soft tense music]

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Baby, I know that you’ve been struggling with the fact that you and Victor weren’t close when he died. You know that, deep down, he did love you.

Way deep down.

No. You did get along. What about when he made you CEO of Titan?

Oh. Only to undermine and replace me with Philip? I mean, I suppose we got along when he needed my help with Kristen’s baby– passing her off as your daughter.

Yeah. You only did that because you couldn’t stand the thought of me losing Mickey. And I know how much you’ve regretted that.

Oh, God. And I still do. It’s unthinkable to me now, trying to replace one child with another. I mean, no one could ever replace our precious girl.

No. No, never. And I thank God that I finally came to my senses and told you that Victoria is yours.

Oh, Sarah. When we were together back then, as happy as I was, I was just so worried the whole time that the other shoe was gonna drop. And as close as I felt to Victor back then, I– part of me knew that he was just using me to do his dirty work. So yeah, maybe he did see a bit of himself in me. That’s why he had me do all the terrible things he didn’t want to admit that he was capable of.

You know that that’s not true.

Then why? [soft dramatic music] Why, when he had his last chance to really show me how he felt…

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why didn’t he leave me in his will?

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You said you weren’t gay. Maybe you’re bi? Bi-curious? Had a crazy night in college?

Hey. We need help. Dr. Greene.

What’s going on?

[moan] I’m having cramps. [breathing sharply] Really, really bad cramps.

Doctor, you need to help my baby.

I’m going to.

she’s been in a lot of pain, and it seems to come and go, but it feels like it’s getting worse.

Okay. Let’s get you into another room and take a look, okay?

[moans] [screams]

Oh!

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Oh. So how is it now?

It’s–it’s still pretty bad, but it comes and goes, like Johnny said.

Miss Price, uh, I need you to step outside for a few minutes.

Wh–what? No. I’m staying– I’m staying right here. I’m not going to leave her here alone.

I am here, Paulina, okay?

Mama, please, please.

Oh. Okay, okay, okay, okay. I’ll be right outside the whole time. You holler if you need me. [soft dramatic music]

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[winces, moans]

Let’s see how your baby’s doing, okay?

Okay. Okay. [moans] I have– I was trying to hold it together in front of my mom, ’cause I don’t want to worry her, but– but something is happening to me, Doctor. I’m scared. I’m really, really scared.

Hey, hey. I’m here. I’m here, okay? Everything is gonna be fine, I promise.

[breathing heavily]

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Oh, Dr. Evans.

Oh, Leo. Do we have an appointment?

No, not today. And I swear, I didn’t know you were gonna be here. I absolutely respect your ” I can only help you maintain your fragile grip on your sanity during scheduled times” policy.

Leo, it’s all right.

No, it’s not. We have an appointment scheduled tomorrow. I can find a way to white knuckle it until then. [soft dramatic music]

Okay, fine. I’ve got a few minutes before my next patient arrives.

Really? Are you sure?

I’m sure, I’m sure. Let’s do this.

Theresa. I meant to tell you how good you look today.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

Huh. I meant to tell you how embarrassed you look right now. Anyone want to tell me why it’s suddenly okay for Bonnie to trash-talk me behind my back?

Well, it’s nothing I wouldn’t say to your face.

Aw.

Justin has some concerns, that’s all, about you–

About you and me being together, and I just told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, I trust you wholeheartedly. And I’m committed to spending the rest of my life with you.

Thank you, Alex.

Of course.

[sighs] But you, Bonnie, I don’t understand the sudden . If I recall, it was just recently you were very supportive of my involvement with Alex.

Well, yeah. That was before I had the discussion of your involvement with him with my husband.

Oh. I see. Great. Okay. So Justin has turned you against me.

No. He’s just protective of his son. I mean, Alex. I–[inhales] You know, on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout this house for lots of people. In fact, Sarah’s on her way over so I can help her send out her wedding invites.

Oh. That won’t take too long. [soft chuckle] I just meant that it’s probably a really short list since Xander doesn’t really have many friends. [chuckles]

[sarcastic chuckle] Yeah. Well, on his side, it might be a little light, but I’m sure a few of us won’t mind moving over just to fill the void. Besides, I want to rub elbows with the mother of the groom.

What?

Yes. Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.

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Well, it’s not like you were singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will. He didn’t leave anyone a penny except for my mom and Alex. And he only left Alex something to make up for the fact that he never acknowledged him as a son.

Right. I understand that I’m not the only person my uncle snubbed, but I don’t know. It really was his last chance to show me that I meant something to him, and I– I can’t believe I’m wasting time grieving the love lost to that old fool. [soft dramatic music]

Well, I do hope that Victoria and I can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give you.

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That is a wonderful start.

Is it?

Mm.

We’re gonna have to finish this later, though.

I’ll hold you to that.

Yeah. I really do have to go. But before I do, are you sure that you don’t want to take another shot at trying to find your mom?

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That number I gave you from my mom– that was the last one I had for her. I told you that. You know, so maybe let’s just take– take this as fate’s way of saying it’s best I don’t find her.

Look, I– I know that you and your mom have had issues, but I– don’t you–

But you’re super-duper eager for her to be at the wedding. I get it. And it’s understandable that– you want Victoria to know her grandmother. [soft dramatic music]

I just– I don’t want you to be saddled with the same regret that you have about Victor and not mending fences before you lost him.

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Maybe there is one other way we could reach my mom.

I thought that Xander lost touch with his mother.

Oh, yeah, he did. That’s why Sarah is trying to, you know, get them to get back in touch, mend fences, if you will. That’s why she wants to invite her to the wedding.

Are they sure that’s a good idea? both: Why wouldn’t it be?

I–I don’t know. I just–[chuckles] heard that she’s a raging alcoholic. I mean, do they want someone like that around their kid?

You know, just because someone has a substance abuse problem, they shouldn’t be shunned. Maybe she’s changed, like you.

Mm.

Mm. Of course, yeah. You’re right. But, you know, I’m kind of concerned for Sarah. You know, what if this woman just shows up and causes a huge scene?

[laugh] Oh, honey. We’re kind of used to scenes around here, especially at weddings, right?

Mm.

Right.

[chuckles]

Theresa, you seem awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem. Something you want to tell us?

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[crying] So I went to see my monster of a mother this morning.

You went to the prison?

Isn’t that what you told me to do, so I can quiet her nasty voice that’s been echoing in my head all these years?

Yes, but I meant that would be something that we would work on here in therapy.

Oh. I thought it would be wise to go and do it in person, you know, face to face.

Oh. I guess I didn’t go too well, huh?

No, it didn’t go well. It was a disaster, a calamity, a catastrophe, and a dumpster fire all rolled up into one.

What did she say?

She brought out all her greatest hits. Said I was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate… And that I deserved all of the misery that had befallen me. Befallen, is that a word?

That’s a word. That must have been so hard for you to hear.

[sighs] [somber music] I should have expected it, but still, under the heading of “hope springs eternal,” I guess I hoped that she would take me into her arms and tell me that she had a major epiphany, and that I was the greatest gift God had ever given her. Though, she is a shameless heathen. She never would have invoked God.

You know, just because your mother said those things does not mean they’re true.

Then why does it feel that way when she says them?

Leo. [gentle acoustic music] As children, we depend on our parents just to thrive. If they tell us things, then we believe it, because contradicting anything would– I don’t know–would just jeopardize our own existence. You’re no longer a child. You’re no longer dependent on your mother, so there’s no reason to give her the power over you.

Right. No reason.

Right. You can do anything you like. You can be yourself, you can be proud of yourself, you can even love yourself.

[sighs] Yeah. I’m not a little boy who needs his nose wiped anymore. I can wipe my own nose. I am my own man. [chuckles] And that hunky doctor seemed to think I was worth talking to.

What hunky doctor is that?

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[breathing shakily]

I’m just gonna do a quick ultrasound, see if we can figure out what’s going on.

Okay.

Here. [monitor beeping] Felicity’s stuffie.

Yeah. Hey. Everything is gonna be okay, all right? My love, Dr. Greene is taking good care of you and of our little one too.

Okay. [suspenseful music]

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Dr. Greene?

I’m very sorry, Chanel. I’m afraid you’ve had a miscarriage.

[gasps]

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[gasps] Wait. A miscarriage?

I– I don’t understand. We were just here. You said everything was fine.

Everything did look fine, but that changed, obviously.

So those soft markers that you were telling us about, is that what caused this?

A spontaneous loss like this can happen for any number of reasons, and it’s not unusual. I’m sure this is cold comfort right now, but in pregnancies ends in miscarriage. [somber music]

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I’m gonna send a– I’m gonna send a specialist in to examine you, see if I can get you any more answers. Again, Chanel, Johnny, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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[sobbing]

So I met this totally gorgeous doctor the other day. But at the time I didn’t know he was a doctor, just this handsome guy out for a run, and he was thirsty. And I happened to have a glass of water to give to him. And it looks like what goes around comes around, because today he found me at the nurse’s station a complete wreck. He took me into his muscular arms, and he comforted me. And he gave me this. Who said chivalry is dead?

Leo, you just met this man.

Oh, Dr. Evans, don’t worry. I’m not getting my hopes up for a romance or anything like that. He told me he wasn’t gay.

I see.

But then he acted surprised when I reminded him that he said that. Do you think maybe he is gay?

Well, I don’t know.

Well, maybe you know him, and maybe you’ve gotten something of a vibe from him–Dr. Mark Greene?

Mark Greene? I’ve heard the name, but I don’t think that I’ve met him.

Maybe you’ve heard some chat about him over at the water cooler?

Well, if there were any chat at the water cooler…

Mm-hmm?

I wouldn’t repeat it–

No.

Nor would I speculate about it.

Okay. Fine. Well, whether he’s gay or not, he and I had a moment, a lovely moment. [chuckles]

I’m so glad to hear that for you, but you don’t know anything about this man, no information at all about him. So I–I think you shouldn’t read too much into this. Leo.

Hmm.

I wouldn’t like to see you get hurt.

Thank you. Unlike my mother, who lives to see me hurt. In fact, I feel like that’s been her goal since I was born, and I will bet she is in her cell right now, gloating over how bad she made me feel this morning.

Why don’t we talk about that during our next session?

Oh, no. Are we out of time?

I’m afraid we are.

All right. So tomorrow, I guess, we can figure out why it is I want love from my horrible mother, who referred to me as a miserable dead loss. She actually called me that.

Leo, you are a very worthwhile human being. I’m especially impressed with your desire to get to know yourself, understand your history, and come to terms with the, well, emotionally abusive mother you had– and your father, from what you told me.

Yes, both of them. Okay. So tomorrow, we will work on getting me to embrace the fact that I am a worthwhile person, as you say.

Yes, we will do that.

Great. Then I will see you tomorrow for our actual session.

I will see you tomorrow. [gentle music]

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I’m not so much concerned about Xander’s mother, per se. But look. After what happened here with Konstantin, I think we all need to be a little bit wary about just inviting long-lost family and friends to come over out of the blue.

Okay, I get it. Yeah. But you’re not gonna have to worry about Xander’s mother showing up. The number he had for her wasn’t hers anymore. They just don’t know even how to track her down.

Mm.

Oh. [clicks tongue] That’s too bad.

Mm. Well, at least you don’t have to worry about any surprise guests showing up at our wedding. I’ve already found all my long-lost relatives.

[chuckles]

Yeah. Let’s hope that’s true.

It is true for sure. Anyway, I have to get to work.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye, Bonnie.

Oh. Bye, honey.

Bye.

[chuckles] [tense music]

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[sighs] God.

Got it. Hey. You can expect that invitation in the mail. [chuckles, sighs] That long shot paid off.

Who was that?

My mom’s sister, Aunt Maisie. They never got along, so I just didn’t think my mom would be in contact with her.

But she was?

Apparently. Yeah. My mom hit her up for money a few months ago.

Are you kidding?

No. But she didn’t have my mom’s phone number, but she did have her address.

[gasps] [soft dramatic music]

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[sighs] [tense music]

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[breathing heavily]

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Brady.

Hey.

Hey. Man, I’m sorry to hear about last night.

What happened last night?

Uh, the prom?

The prom. Yeah, yeah. I’m sure Theresa told you that we found Tate and Holly in a hotel room–

Mm.

And then Theresa dragged Holly out of said a hotel room. It was–it was lots of fun.

Mm. Especially for the kids, I’m sure.

I’m actually surprised Theresa didn’t call me and let me know what EJ and Nicole’s reaction was to the whole thing.

Well, she was kind of busy last night, partly my fault.

Why is that your fault?

I proposed. [solemn guitar music] Theresa and I are engaged.

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Bonnie, thank you so much for offering to help.

Oh, honey.

Addressing these invites is gonna be a lot easier with both of us doing it.

I am so happy to assist, and your mom already gave me her address book.

Okay. Well, we just have to add one more address to it.

Okay. Whose would that be?

Xander’s mom.

[sighs] Ooh! – I know. We managed to track her down after all.

Oh. [chuckles]

I’m very excited. [laughter]

It’s exciting. Okay. Let’s see.

Hey, little one. Did you hear all that? Apparently there’s a chance now that you’re gonna meet your Grandma Cook. Oh, look at that big smile. You’re excited about it, huh? [soft tense music] I’m afraid that makes one of us.

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Part of being a doctor, I know, delivering bad news, but to tell these two that they lost their baby, and so soon after I told them everything was fine. You always know the right thing to say. Same here. See you tonight. [phone beeps]

[clears throat]

Oh. Hey, Leo.

Dr. Greene, I was hoping I’d run into you so I could return your hankie.

Forget it. Keep it.

Thanks. I’m sorry to hear you had to deliver bad news. So was that a friend on the phone? A significant other? I’m sorry. That’s none of my business.

No. It’s okay. It was my girlfriend, actually.

Girlfriend, right, of course. [melancholic music]

I better get going. Excuse me.

Okay.

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[sighs] Well, that answers that.

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[sobbing]

Oh. Dr. Greene said I could come back in. Well, what happened? [dramatic music]

We lost the baby.

What?

[sobbing]

Oh, no. Oh, my God. Oh, oh. How–how did that happen?

It happened because of what you did. This is all your fault.

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