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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Ah, just the way you like it– three sugars and one of those tiny, probably expired half and half creamers.

Thank you.

While I was waiting for the coffee to heat up, I was kvelling over these photos of us we had taken in that booth at the Horton Town Scare. Frame-worthy, in my opinion– very flattering pictures of both of us.

Yes. You know, I have always said that I look my very best with a sheet over my head.

Well, even though you cannot see your amazingly beautiful face, you can still see your gorgeous, brown, almond eyes.

And the sheer panic in yours.

Yeah, it was pretty terrifying trying to make our way back here.

[chuckles]

But you know what, these photos will always remind us of what we did for love.

Right.

What were you looking at when I came in?

Something very, very interesting indeed.

Oh? Good interesting?

Definitely good. ,::, It appears that my sweet Aunt Gabi spent the night in the slammer after being arrested for murdering Li Shin.

[suspenseful music]

[door opens]

Hey. Hey, how are you feeling? I made you some tea.

No, thanks. Actually, I could probably let it steep a little bit longer since I’m not going into work.

Yeah, it must be pretty complicated with your boss being Gabi’s brother.

Okay, well, we’ll keep that in mind. Apparently, someone saw Leo and Dimitri skinny dipping in the park fountain this morning, but I’m guessing even Leo wouldn’t be that brazen.

If it wasn’t so cold, I might actually believe you. Any real leads or just these Bigfoot stories?

Nothing yet. Harris is out there beating the bush while I’m handling things here.

What about the forensics report on the knife?

Just got it here. So on the knife, Gabi’s prints were found on it, of course, as expected.

Well, yeah. Anything else?

Yes, it says here that her prints were not the only ones found.

Okay.

Hey. I brought you your favorite. Hazelnut latte, cinnamon scone.

My hero.

You’re not hungry? Starved, actually. I was just thinking I probably shouldn’t get used to Sweet Bits.

Hey, come on. Don’t think like that. You’re innocent. And Belle is the best damn attorney this state has ever seen. There is no way she’s gonna let you get convicted.

I know. I know she’s doing the best she can. But I just don’t think it’s gonna be enough, not with EJ as the new DA. I mean, he came in here last night with that imperious smirk on his face. I knew I was screwed.

[chuckles] Oh, you’d better believe it. That money-grasping little shrew should have thought twice before crossing me.

Well, well, well. Just the man I was looking for. I’ve come to talk to the newly minted DA.

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

Belle, I’ve been meaning to have a tête-à-tête with you. How are you holding up?

Holding up?

I heard that Shawn has left Salem, and I can only imagine how painful that is for you.

I’m fine. Thank you. I’m actually here to discuss business.

Oh? And what business would that be?

Well, I’ll be representing your sister-in-law, Gabriella DiMera.

Ah.

Hey, you don’t need to be thinking about EJ right now.

How can you say that? We just ousted him from DiMera, and now he’s the district attorney. I mean, if he wants to exact his revenge, yeah, he’s got a pretty surefire way to get it.

Okay. Is EJ gonna want retribution? Absolutely. But he’s no Michael Corleone. He’s chosen the law to wield his power. In other words, he’s bound by its limits. Now, in order to convict you, EJ’s gonna need proof beyond a reasonable doubt. And since you didn’t kill Li Shin, there’s no proof that you did.

[suspenseful music] Hey. The Salem PD, and let me remind you, that includes your brother, they will find who really killed Li Shin.

Someone else’s prints are on the knife?

Well, according to the report, there’s a positive print consistent with a hand larger than the one belonging to Gabriella DiMera. Oh.

What?

It’s Li Shin.

Oh.

Well, that jives with Wendy Shin’s statement that the weapon was one of their kitchen knives. She’d seen him earlier that evening when she came home from work and found him cooking dinner.

They didn’t find any other prints?

No–other than the ones that Wendy gave us to rule her out, none.

Well, it’s not looking good for Gabi.

I am plotzing over how juicy this Gabi story is. Get this– the woman double-crosses her gorgeous ex-husband and then murders him? Ah. This could have been Lady Whistleblower’s moment to pivot into that esteemed Truman Capote territory. Imagine me, martini in hand, yukking it up with the Park Avenue intelligentsia, the toast of the town. Oh, but alas, she is forced to watch from the sidelines, derelict in her duty.

All because of me.

If I hadn’t tried to fix the Gabi-Stefan problem, we would never be in this mess, and I am still so very sorry, Leo.

I know you are. But listen to me, Butch Cassidy, I will always be your Sundance Kid. And lucky for you, the universe did your bidding for you. Think about it: Gabi DiMera is facing God knows how many years in prison, her crestfallen beau, Stefan, blowing kisses to her through a jammed packed courthouse? What fate could be worse than that?

Uh, I don’t know, Leo. Look around–we’re fugitives holed up in this dingy motel room with cold water dribbling out of a shower head and a TV that only plays one infomercial, some sad woman hawking some cut-rate medallion. I swear, if we don’t get in touch with my mother and fast, I fear that this may very well become the days of our lives.

Okay, first off, that infomercial lady is a gay icon waiting to be discovered. And secondly– Hold the phone. Let’s not say au revoir to our Parisian vacay just yet.

What? What? What is it?

“Ms. DiMera led Mr. Shin to believe she’d been kidnapped “with the help of one…

[clears throat]

[in German accent] Dr. Wilhelm Rolf.”

[laughs]

Did you just say Rolf?

Uh-huh.

[both laugh]

Did you hear that, you hunky little doomsayer? Rolf is in Salem. We’re saved. No more playing amateur chemist/barista with this swill.

Darling, as much as I would love to upgrade us to a frothy cappuccino at a bijou café, I’m not quite sure that this news necessarily translates to a one-way ticket out of here.

What are you talking about? It says right here, Rolf was in Salem yesterday.

Yes, exactly. hours ago. Let’s not forget that Rolf is a wanted man, so unless he’s just wandering the corridors of some underground laboratory with a shrunken head, I’d say it’s safe to say that he’s already gone.

You’re probably right.

[knock at door] Oh, my God. What if it’s the police?

Mr. Von Leuschner? There’s no need to fear. It is I, Dr. Wilhelm Rolf.

[suspenseful music]

What about Melinda Trask?

Melinda Trask? Gabi, no. She wouldn’t. There’s no–

Wouldn’t she? I mean, crime of passion. I mean, she knows her way around the legal system like a London cab driver.

I don’t think–

No? Any news?

Any other suspects?

We just got back the forensics report on the knife.

Any prints?

Besides mine?

I can’t get into specifics, but so far, there’s nothing that clears you.

Oh, my God. You guys, I cannot go back to prison. Arianna, this is gonna break her heart. We were supposed to have a visit this month.

Hey, don’t go there. Don’t think about that right now. It is still very early on in the investigation. There’s still a lot of work to be done, right? Fingerprints to be swabbed, DNA to be processed, questionable alibis, right?

Yeah. Yeah. We’re working on that, actually, right now, trying to figure out exactly what happened. But unfortunately, there’s still no strong suspect for the murder of Li.

No one except me.

Ah, yes, I did hear that Gabi has retained you, but let me tell you something, barrister to barrister. This case, it’s open and shut, a loser. Your client is obviously guilty.

Well, you’ll just have to understand if I don’t take your word for it.

Because I’m prosecuting? Believe me, Belle, I am just trying to save you the blood, sweat, and tears of investing in this total waste of time. Because of the mountains of evidence stacked against Gabi, there’s no jury in their right mind who would vote not guilty. And of course, regardless of evidence, as a servant of the people of Salem, I will prosecute any defendant to the fullest extent of the law.

Wow, well, thank you for that very lawyerly sermon, but I’m not actually here to discuss your professional duties.

Oh, then why are you here? Unless you’ve heard about my recent nuptials? Did you bring me a gift?

[chuckles] Hardly. I’m actually here to discuss your very personal grudge against my client.

Rafe’s a good man, but he does love his sister, and he’s going to do everything he can to try to clear her, even though from where I’m standing, from where anyone’s standing, she looks mighty guilty.

[apprehensive music] You know, I can still see her standing there… Over Li’s body, the knife in her hand.

I’m so sorry that you had to see that.

Me too. But then when you realized that Li was still alive in the hospital, you know, I was hoping against hope that somehow he’d make it… And then I wouldn’t have– oh, my God. I still haven’t told my father. I need to call him. But it’s–it’s in the middle of the night in Hong Kong. Maybe I should wait.

Didn’t you tell me your dad keeps crazy hours? He does, but–

Wen. I know that this is the last thing you wanna do, but Li’s death has already hit the local news, and it’s only a matter of time before it’s on newsfeeds all across social media, okay? You don’t want your dad to find out about it that way, do you?

No, but– Tripp, how am I going to tell him?

You don’t have to do it alone, okay? I’m here.

[phone beeps]

Hello, Father.

Father, please listen. I have something important to tell you. No, it’s not about the new job. It’s about Li. No, it has nothing to do with the shares. Will you just listen to me, please? No, of course. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to yell. I just– I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. I can’t do this.

Mr. Shin, this is Tripp Johnson. That’s right, Wendy’s young man. Um…

[clears throat] Listen, I hate to be the bearer of awful news, but, uh, Mr. Shin, your son has died.

[somber music]

All right, look, just because there was no evidence found on the murder weapon doesn’t mean that evidence doesn’t exist out there. I mean, the killer had to have left something behind, be it shoe prints, security camera footage, something. I mean, you guys are working on that, right?

Yeah, we’re working on that right now.

I know. I know that you are. But the evidence is not gonna matter, not as long as EJ is the one that’s prosecuting me. Now that this opportunity fell onto his lap, he’s gonna do everything he can to make this into a show trial to punish me for what we did to him.

Okay, Gabi, yes, EJ is hell-bent on revenge, and that is why we cannot give up. Now, Belle seems to believe that we can use EJ’s personal vendetta against him. We can make a very strong case for a conflict of interest, which will result in the charges being dropped and the case dismissed.

Really?

Really.

[apprehensive music] That’s why she didn’t come with me this morning. She’s talking to EJ right now.

Do you think I’m prosecuting Gabi out of some personal animus?

Oh, I don’t just think it. You see, I just had a conversation with Stefan and Gabi, and they let me know that they are now in possession of all of your DiMera shares, and I know you didn’t like that. And so now you’re using your new professional position as DA to exact revenge on them, which also makes a mockery of our judicial system. And you know what, EJ, that really pisses me off.

Belle. Belle, you wound me. Mayor Price offered me the DA’s office long before I had any inkling that Gabi had been arrested. And if you’re so convinced that I’m engaged in some kind of witch hunt, how do you explain the rather compelling evidence against her?

What evidence?

Must I enumerate it? The victim’s sister discovered Gabi standing over him holding onto a knife covered in his blood. Not to mention, two eyewitnesses overheard Gabi and her husband…

Your brother.

Discussing destroying said evidence.

Hmm, is that it?

[tense music]

That’s quite enough, I think, wouldn’t you say?

I would think it’s enough if it wasn’t completely circumstantial and totally refutable.

Come now, Belle.

Because my client told me when she found Li Shin, he had already been stabbed, and she actually took that knife right out of him in an effort to save his life.

[laughing]

Oh, maybe next time Gabi so casually wanders in on a murder victim, she ought to call the police right away, because from both a medical and legal standpoint, that– that was a big mistake.

Well, either way, it’s hardly a smoking gun.

Well, bloody knife.

You know, EJ, you may be smug as hell and imperious, but you’re no idiot, and I know that. And we both know that you don’t have enough evidence for a murder conviction, so if you have any interest in not making a complete embarrassment of yourself with your very first case, I would suggest you drop the charges right now.

Doctor, thank God you’re here.

I got word that you were trying to track me down.

But how?

[gasps] Was it the cleaning lady? The weird-looking one who I’m pretty sure stole my boba tea punch card? Is she keeping tabs on us?

The truth is, I simply connected my geolocator to the nearest cell tower.

You know, it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that you’re here now, Doctor, and I’m assuming that you’re not planning to stick around Salem for long, so I’d like to humbly request that when you do leave, you’ll be taking us with you. I assure you, my mother will take care of all of the necessary accommodations.

You know, Dimitri, your mother was very disappointed when you lost the inheritance promised in the von Leuschner codicil. After she took a rather sudden leave from Salem, she comforted herself with the knowledge that she would be set up for life, said it would be easy for her. She was counting on you, her beloved son, to claim that fortune, only to see you bungled the entire operation by falling in love.

So does that mean you won’t be helping us?

As I said, your mother was none too happy when you lost your claim to the von Leuschner fortune. It was, after all, a pretty penny. And yet, despite her crushing disappointment, you are her son. And as such, she is, of course, willing to help you.

Oh, thank God. You had me shook there for a second, Dr. Strangelove.

I’m glad to know that I can always count on my mother.

Your mother, she’s got a big heart. She would do anything for her family. And Dimitri, her one and only son, is family to her, of course.

Of course. And Leo here is family to me, good doctor.

Ah, but not to your mother.

What are you trying to say?

I’m trying to say that Mother Megan would be more than happy to aid and abet your escape, so long as you don’t bring your plus-one.

[suspenseful music]

Rafe just updated me on the forensics. Gabi, I’m so sorry. I really wish that would have been better news.

Yeah, you and me both. So what happened with EJ?

Yeah, any success talking some sense into my thick-skulled brother?

I’m afraid not. I tried to, but he refused to drop the charges.

Can’t say I’m surprised. He’s got me right where he wants me, why would he give that up?

Okay, this is a setback, nothing more. All right, so here’s what we’re gonna do. We’re gonna go to your arraignment, right, we’re gonna pay your bail. And you’re gonna come home, and you’re gonna spend the night in your bed, our bed, right next to me. Okay?

Actually, that might not be possible.

Why?

Because EJ made it very clear that he’s gonna ask the judge to deny your bail.

Wait, why would he do that?

Well, considering that your husband’s family owns a private jet, I think he’s gonna make the case that you’re a flight risk.

My husband’s family, are you kidding me? EJ is a card-carrying member of that family.

And I don’t think that the irony is lost on him, but that’s not gonna deter him, because EJ is a man on a mission, and he has every intention of throwing the book at you.

Of course, Mr. Shin, Wendy will be in touch. And again, I’m so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

[apprehensive music] I don’t know why, it’s just– the words, I couldn’t say them.

Your father knows now. That’s all that matters. How did he take it?

Well, he seemed pretty stoic.

That’s my father. Don’t show your feelings ever. Not even if your son has died.

In his defense, I’m not sure he was feeling anything. It sounded more like, uh…

Like what?

Like he was in shock. He couldn’t believe it happened.

I know the feeling.

[crying]

Dr. Rolf, I’m afraid you’re just gonna have to find another seat on the sub, because Leo and I are a packaged deal.

I’m sorry, Dimitri, but your mother was quite clear in her instructions. I’m to bring you and only you. She’ll be very displeased at the sight of this riff-raff.

[gasps] I’m riff-raff? Well, I will have you know, I took an online German course so I could watch “Das Boot” without the subtitles. Great film, by the way. So halt dee schnauze and leck mich am arsch!

Yeah. Yeah. What he said. So you just let me deal with my mother, just make sure that that sub is ready and waiting.

Very well.

[suspenseful music]

Well, that may have been the most romantic thing I’ve ever seen. It’s like if “Casablanca” took place on Fire Island.

Well, the funniest, sweetest, smartest, most fashionable man that I have ever met is leaving Salem behind for me. It’s probably the least that I can do. But Leo, are you sure that you wanna do this? Because this isn’t just leaving Salem behind, this is leaving your whole life forever. And once we get on that sub, I’m afraid there’s no turning back.

[soft music]

I know. And sure, there will be things I’ll miss. My morning cruller at Sweet Bits. My therapist, Joanne, who most certainly won’t be in network anymore. And of course, I will miss my esteemed position in the fourth estate. Who could ever forget Lady Whistleblower, her adoring fans waiting on her every last word? But I suppose this is ta-ta for now. Or forever, I guess. But Dimitri, my future is with you, wherever that may be.

Even if it’s on the run?

Mm-hmm. Don’t you know by now? I will follow you anywhere.

I’m so sorry to bother you. I know you’ve been through a lot, but I just have a few other questions, a few points that I wanted to clarify.

Sure.

You said that when you came home from work, you saw Li holding the knife. That’s right. He was making dinner.

And what kind of mood would you say that he was in?

[suspenseful music]

Well, he was really upset about Gabi having tricked him out of his DiMera shares.

So you’re saying he was angry, perhaps emotionally unstable?

Yeah, he was angry. Well, I think that’s appropriate, considering the circumstances, don’t you?

Wendy, I only am trying to get an idea of his state of mind.

Why? What are you suggesting, Detective? That my brother killed himself in order to frame Gabi?

All I want is a clear picture of the facts.

Yeah, the kind that will clear Gabi. Gee, I wonder. This has nothing to do with the fact that you’re seeing Gabi’s brother, does it?

Wendy, I promise you, all I want is to get and find the truth. I want to bring your brother’s killer to justice, whoever that is.

[phone ringing] I’m sorry, I have to take this. Detective Hunter. You do? Got it. I’ll head over there now.

I know you said that EJ was gonna try to talk to the judge so he could deny me bail, but I didn’t think he’d actually go for it.

You don’t think about it for another second, okay. We can always file an appeal, right?

Yeah, and we can ask for another judge, too, Gabi. We are gonna fight this with everything, and I mean everything, we have.

Ah, no matter how many times I’ve witnessed it, I never get tired of this country’s glorious legal system. What about you, Gabriella? I bet you’re feeling patriotic watching jurisprudence in action.

You sick son of a bitch. Gabi didn’t do this, and you know it.

[laughs] Apparently my brother isn’t as enamored of the legal system as I am. I told you I’d make you both pay.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey. What the hell are you doing? No.

[whistles] Thank you, Commissioner. Your allegiance to law and order is commendable. And since you’ve extended me the courtesy, I shall do the same. Good luck in Statesville.

Here, it’s herbal, some lavender something with a little bit of citrus. I thought you might need that after that visit with Jada.

Yeah, you know, it probably wasn’t the best idea to bring out all of my frustrations and grief on one of my new bosses. I’ll probably end up with the shortest career in the history of the Salem PD.

[phone chimes]

[apprehensive music]

What is it?

Gabi’s been denied bail.

We need to arrange your transport to Statesville.

Do you know how long I’m gonna be there before the trial?

I don’t know. I don’t like it. I promise you– I promise you, I’m gonna find out whoever did this. You are not gonna be punished for a crime you didn’t commit.

Thank you. Salem is very lucky to have a man as honorable as you as commissioner.

Well… I’m just doing my job, princess. I’m not doing it as commissioner, I’m– I’m doing it as your brother. That’s the promise I’m making to you. I love you.

I love you.

Don’t worry, though. Don’t worry, okay? Listen, listen. I’m getting you out of there before you know it. All right?

Okay.

Okay.

Excuse me, Mr. District Attorney.

Counselor, what can I do you for?

Oh, well, you can skip the pleasantries for starters. I just wanted to let you know that I’m gonna be appealing the judge’s decision.

And I wouldn’t expect anything less from such a venerated attorney.

You know, EJ, I hope you’re proud of yourself for, among other things, doing irreparable damage to your relationship with your brother.

Oh, no. Did I do something to offend him? Let’s not forget, Belle, that my so-called brother attacked me.

I’m not talking about what happened in the police station. Although, I can’t really blame Stefan for what he did. I’m talking about what you just did in that courtroom.

As in making sure an alleged murderer isn’t wandering the streets of this fine township?

All right, you know what, EJ? You can hide behind your fancy new title, but we both know how you’re using it– how you’re weaponizing it against Gabi and Stefan. It’s purely punitive and personal. And while you may be basking in the victory at this moment, I just want you to know it’s not gonna last. Stefan will retaliate, and you know it, and I know it. And so while you may have just won this battle, honey, this war has just begun.

[suspenseful music]

Baby girl, I just– yes, I wanted to–yes. And I wanted to let you know that I am innocent, okay, and Belle is gonna prove that. And you know what, the first thing I’m gonna do when I’m free is, I’m gonna come see you, okay? Yeah. You take care of yourself, my precious baby girl. And I love you, and I miss you so much. And please say hi to your dad. Yeah, okay. You too. Yeah.

Hey. Rafe wants me to let you know the transport’s waiting for you outside.

I thought he was gonna come with me.

He is. He just wanted to give us a moment alone.

Right.

Did you talk to Ari?

Yeah, told her everything, and she’s being very brave.

You’re a good mama.

I don’t feel very brave right now.

Okay, don’t focus on that. You need to focus on, you are innocent, this will be over soon, and you will be a free woman. But until then, I need you to remember one thing: you are Gabriella Hernandez DiMera… The strongest, bravest, fiercest, most badass woman I know. Statesville’s got nothing on you.

Yeah, you know, if I got you back after being dead for four years, I think that I can handle a little vacation at a decidedly less than four star hotel.

And you’re gonna be back home before you know it. This is just a detour. We’ll be sitting on the couch watching a crappy reality TV show, stuffing our faces with paella, so much paella our pants won’t fit anymore, okay?

What about wreaking havoc on our enemies?

You bet your ass.

[both laugh]

[soft music] I love you, Gabi DiMera.

I love you Stefan DiMera. Don’t you ever forget that.

You really gotta bring all that conditioner?

Yes, I’m bringing all that conditioner. Do you have any idea the parabens and whatever else are in European cosmetics? They’re practically sentient.

[phone beeps]

Okay.

[in German accent] Ah, it appears the sub is ready and waiting.

Well, well, then what are we waiting for? Let’s blow this pop stand. Ready?

[tense music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

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Oh, that is gonna brighten Maggie’s day.

Well, I’m glad I can help brighten someone’s day today. I just had to break the news to Will and Arianna.

[country music playing]

What news is that?

You haven’t heard?

No.

Gabi was arrested.

What?

Yeah, I thought Tripp would have told you that for sure.

Well, we–we unplugged last night. What the hell did Gabi do this time?

Oh, my God.

Yeah. It’s murder one.

Hey.

Hey. I wasn’t expecting you, you know, it being the day after your wedding night and all.

Well, Sloan is still sleeping, ,::, and I told you that I would be here for our parents’ anniversary gift, so here I am. Question is, where are they?

[soft music]

[sighs]

That’s what I was dreaming of. Except in my dream, there were strawberries.

Mm, yeah, supply chain issues.

Oh. Well, I guess we’ll have to make do.

No, no, no, no, no, no. You can’t eat that. It’s not whipped cream. It’s strawberry cream body butter. I just thought I’d mix things up a little bit.

OK.

But I knew that we would be hungry, so I also have some edible strawberry massage lotion. I figured… I might as well go with some new traditions. What do you think?

I think… come here.

Hey. Happy anniversary, Doc.

Mom?

Oh, Sarah, good morning.

Morning, Mom.

Mm.

Yeah. I know this has to be a tough day, your first anniversary without Victor.

[ominous music]

Got you chocolate croissants.

[sighs] Something wrong?

We need to talk.

[chuckles] Oh, that sounds really ominous.

I got a call today from the head of HR. Shared some very interesting information with me.

What does that have to do with me?

Well, before transferring Victor’s stock shares, they did a forensic analysis of the authenticity of the letter that was supposedly sent from my mother. Guess what. Turns out, I’m not Victor’s son after all.

[sighs] What? I mean, it must be some sort of mistake.

No, it’s not a mistake, Theresa. The letter was altered. And I know exactly who did it. See, your father, he was stupid enough to trust you with the briefcase that the ISA recovered from the crash site. But when he left, you snuck a little peek, didn’t you? Didn’t you?

Alex, I–

But when you saw something that you didn’t like, you came up with the brilliant idea to forge my mother’s signature to make it look as if I was Victor’s heir and not my cousin Xander.

No, I–

Don’t you dare try and deny it now, Theresa! What you did was that you wanted to get your grubby little paws all over the Kiriakis fortune. Newsflash, you will never get anywhere near me or that money, you conniving bitch.

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

Alex, let me explain.

What is there to explain, Theresa? You’re a liar, you’re a cheat, and you used me.

[dramatic music]

Alex, it’s more complicated–

Enough! I do not want to hear you. All I want is for you to get out. Now!

[gasping]

Hi. What are you doing out on the couch?

Uh… um, I don’t know. I guess I was staying up late watching TV. I must have fallen asleep.

Oh. Well, you’re up now, so good morning.

[sighs] Morning.

Are you hungry? Do you want me to make us some breakfast?

Um, no. That’s fine. I’ll just go to something at Sweet Bits.

Oh, Sweet Bits, OK. You OK? You seem kind of freaked out.

Yeah, no, I’m good. I just had some really weird dreams all night.

I’m sorry. I would have let you sleep.

No. No. Honestly, I’ve never been so glad to wake up in all my life.

Well, I hope you’re not disappointed, Doc. You know, I just figured with all the multiple anniversaries we’re celebrating throughout the year here, a little variety might be nice. But you know what I can do? I can go out and see if I can find another store and we can–

Don’t do that. Don’t do that. I just feel so lucky that we are celebrating our anniversary together. I’m not letting you out of my sight.

You know, Doc, for months, I didn’t know if we would ever get a chance to do this again.

And yet, here we are. Together again.

Forever.

Forever.

[soft music]

Oh.

I can’t remember, Mom. How many years would it have been?

.

Wow. I didn’t realize.

It went by too fast. Are you sure that you don’t want me to go to court with you today?

Oh, no, no, no. No. I don’t want to add any more stress to this day for you. And besides–

What? What is it?

[tense music]

I know that you were hoping that Xander and I could work out some sort of a custody agreement, but I don’t want to disappoint you. That’s just not gonna happen.

I think you better be prepared, honey, because you could lose your daughter forever!

Sweetheart, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t–I shouldn’t have sounded so harsh.

No, I know. I know. I do. And I know– I know that you were wishing that I could make things work with Xander in a civilized way. But the last time that I took your advice and gave him a second chance was when I found out that he was suing for full custody. So it really is– there’s only one option. And by the way, Konstantin even agrees.

You discussed this with him?

Well, he knows Xander. All too well, in fact. And when I heard what Xander had done to him, it just strengthened my resolve. I know how much Xander means to you, but this is the right thing to do. So you’re just going to have to trust me, Mom. Please.

Hey!

Kayla, Steve, how are you?

Hi.

Hi, Sarah.

How are you?

Steve.

So good.

Oh, my goodness. It’s so good to see you.

Hello, Maggie.

Oh, Sarah, I meant to call you. Listen, HR is sending over the paperwork in a email today. I promise you. And as I said before, I’m so happy that you’re getting back on board.

You’re going back to work so soon?

Um, yeah, but it’s– it’s only part time.

Are you sure you’re ready for this?

I have to be, Mom. I have to show the judge that I can provide for my own daughter on my own.

[baby crying] Oh, speaking of, said baby apparently needs to feed. So I’m gonna go do that. Kayla, I will get all that paperwork back over once I receive it.

OK.

OK. Thanks.

Oh, Maggie, I’m sorry. I just assumed you knew.

No, I didn’t. Sarah obviously didn’t want me to know because she thought I’d worry, and she’s right. Being a new mother is– it’s hard enough. And she’s been through so much. I just don’t think she is totally facing the gravity of this custody battle.

I’m sorry. I mean, I know this day is hard enough already.

Does everyone know that this is my wedding anniversary?

Even me. It’s because my wife told me.

[laughter]

That’s why we’re here.

Oh.

[sniffs]

[sighs] What are you doing?

I’m reading the instructions.

[chuckling] Well, I appreciate your diligence, but you know what, Doc?

Hmm?

I kind of think that we can figure that out on our own.

[soft music]

[laughter]

Uh, Dad and Marlena are in their room.

[laughs] Oh.

Yeah, oh. So I don’t know how much longer you–you want to wait around.

No, well, you know, the gift being from all of us. And you shouldn’t be the only one to have to be here waiting. Sloan, she’s got court anyway, so I thought I’d let her sleep in.

OK. Hey, when are you gonna do this proper honeymoon?

You know, we really haven’t discussed that.

Huh. You know, Eric, I wasn’t gonna say this the other day, but you know EJ and Nicole got married. So that wouldn’t have anything to do with the suddenness of your ceremony, would it?

Sloan and I have been engaged for months.

I know. I know. I know. But that’s also not what I asked.

OK. So why would I pick the same exact date as Nicole and EJ? Their anniversary? Not to mention that, it’d be the day before Mom’s.

Also, the day of my grandfather’s and Maggie’s, for the record. ‘Tis the season to get married, it seems.

Oh, Caroline’s famous scones.

[laughter]

Roman told us that you and Victor had them for many a morning, you would get an order. And well, we just want you to know that we were thinking of you.

Thank you. That was so kind. I’ve been the recipient of so many lovely gifts lately.

Like that?

Yes. What do you think?

It’s–it’s big.

Um, you know Steve has been known for his hard-hitting art criticism.

Now, hold on. I wasn’t finished. It’s big, and I think it’s also an excellent rendering.

So do I.

I love it. It was a gift from Victor’s old friend, Konstantin.

Konstantin, I thought you were leaving town.

Maggie asked me to stay on a bit longer. It seems she enjoys my company.

Well, Maggie has a big heart. I hope you’re not taking advantage.

Of course not. I’m here to pick up a little gift for her, to express my appreciation.

Mm-hmm. You mean you’re staying here to keep an eye on me.

And how are things going with you and the Kiriakis heir obscura?

I’m headed to Alex’s to bring him breakfast right now. Slow and steady, as they say.

Not too slow, I hope.

Don’t worry. You’re gonna get your cut. And Alex and Xander will never be the wiser.

They better not be.

Hello, Theresa.

When your partner bids two no trump– oh, Eric, honey!

Son, what are you doing here? You were supposed to be off to work. And what are you doing here?

Well, you know, surprise, surprise.

We have an anniversary gift for you.

Oh, you didn’t have to do that. Plus, we should be getting a wedding present to you, but we haven’t had time to shop yet.

No, you married me and Sloan. I mean, you gave us the best wedding present of all.

Yeah, but congratulations are in order, kid.

Well, thank you.

And here’s wishing that you and Sloan have as many years of happiness as your mother and I have had.

He brought me this old family photo album to look through. And he told me a story about every one of the pictures. And it brought me such comfort to hear about Victor’s past because there was so much I didn’t know.

I come bearing–oh! Excuse me. I didn’t know you were entertaining guests.

Oh, don’t be silly. It’s fine. I’d like for you to meet my friends Kayla and Steven.

Ah, you must be the famous Konstantin Meleounis.

I don’t know about how famous, but very impressive, how you pronounce those vowels. You worked for Victor once upon a time, yes?

Mm. Yeah. What gave it away?

[laughter]

He said you were one of his most reliable men back in the day. And you were a steadfast friend of Bo’s.

That’s right.

Ah. Well, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. And you–you must be Caroline’s daughter. You look so much like her.

Did you meet my mother?

No, I’ve never met her. I saw a picture of her. And that’s enough for me to say that you are as beautiful as she was.

Very kind of you.

Why were you talking to Konstantin?

Who?

The man you were just talking to, Konstantin? Victor’s old friend from Greece. The one who’s practically moved in with Maggie.

Oh, that guy was just asking directions to some restaurant I’ve never heard of before. I have no idea who that guy is. What do you mean, he’s practically moved in with Maggie?

Hmm. I thought you were tight with Maggie. Looks like you’re pretty tight with Konstantin too, huh?

Are you calling me a liar?

[breathes deeply] You know what? I don’t have time for this, because Alex’s breakfast is getting cold.

Can’t have that, can we?

What’s that supposed to mean?

You know exactly what it means. Your strategy is so obvious, Theresa. What, you’re gonna wait on Victor’s heir hand and foot in the hope that he’ll toss you some crumbs, drop down on one knee, and beg you to make him the happiest man in Salem?

Oh. You’re just jealous because you’re not Victor’s long lost son and heir.

[chuckles]

Sarah, hi.

Belle really wanted to be here. She’s dealing with the Gabi mess right now, though.

Yeah, that’s keeping her pretty busy.

Yeah, I wish to heck she hadn’t taken the case, honestly.

Yeah. Why would you say that?

Well, Dad, she’s been– she’s been playing some dangerous games with people lately, right? Oh, yeah. She and Stefan tried to use me to get Kristen’s DiMera shares. They told me they were gonna help me get Rachel back, and then they just pulled the rug out from under me, and it was–it was pretty bad. And you tried to warn me. And I should have listened a little better.

Look, I’m sorry all that happened, but it had nothing to do with Nate’s death, you know. And you can’t hold yourself responsible for that. I’m actually a little more concerned about Arianna. I mean, she’s so excited about coming home. And I don’t know how she’s going to feel about finding out that her mother went to jail.

Yeah, poor little thing.

Hey, you know, with everything going on here, maybe we should do this another time, you know, when everyone’s a bit more celebratory.

No, no, no. Please, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to spoil everything. You’ve both come all this way. I appreciate that so much. So let’s celebrate, shall we?

Yeah. Let’s do it.

Shall we?

Let’s do it. What do we got here?

[soft music]

Oh.

[gasping]

Well, we did our research, and we discovered that this traditional gift on the sixth anniversary is wood.

Wood. It symbolizes strength. And you two have given us so much strength over the years and inspiration, and this was our way of telling you that we love you.

Family tree. Robicheaux, Black, Evans, Brady.

Yeah, It’s us. It’s all of us.

It’s all of us. It’s Carrie. Paul. Sami. Everyone’s in there.

Glad you finally have your family tree.

It’s wonderful. Thank you.

It’s–it’s moving, as you can see. Good job.

[laughter]

Well, you always told us that family is everything.

And it is. Thank you.

You know, we’re gonna have to add Sloan to this.

Oh, no. No. We actually mutually decided to leave significant others off. Kids, of course. You have Rachel, Tate. But I don’t know, does anybody really need to have Kristen and Theresa on the tree? See, I didn’t think so.

I got you chocolate croissants. Something wrong?

We need to talk.

OK.

I got a call from the head of HR at Titan today. She shared some very interesting information with me.

What does that have to do with me?

Sarah, oh, my God. Look at this little cutie pie. She’s getting so big.

Yeah. Yeah, they do that.

I just bought her some clothes from that children’s boutique a block from the inn. Hey, darling. Daddy just bought you the prettiest bright pink dress with a matching hat. You’re gonna look so beautiful in it.

[soft music] Look, I know you said you wanted to see me in court, but my offer still stands if you want to just talk this out over a cup of tea.

Actually, Xander, could we postpone the court hearing today?

Why? Are you having second thoughts?

No. It’s my mom and Victor’s wedding anniversary, and I just– I don’t want her to worry about all this.

Of course, the anniversary. How’s she doing?

As well as to be expected. Thank you for asking. That–that means a lot to me.

Well, pretty much the only thing Victor and I ever had in common was that we both adored Maggie. So if you need to postpone the hearing on her account, I would never object.

I will leave you to your guests.

No, no, no. Don’t–don’t leave on our account.

What is that? It’s not another gift. Practically every time you come through that door, you bring me a gift.

I know Victor would have given you something much more personal on this special day. But I believe is the lace anniversary. And I remember there was a beautiful lace tablecloth in Victor’s villa in Greece, and I asked a friend to send it to me.

Oh, my goodness.

Wow, that’s beautiful.

I just picked it up at the post office.

Oh, that’s– that’s very thoughtful. I’m touched. I’m gonna put it on the table immediately. And we’ll all have tea and taste these delicious scones, if the two of you can stay?

Of course we will. Yeah. Listen, do you think that Justin could join us? We haven’t seen him since he found out that Alex was Victor’s son, and we’ve been worried about him.

Yes, it was hard on him, obviously. But unfortunately, he’s not here right now. I can tell him that you were asking about him. I’ll ask Henderson to prepare us something.

And I will go with you.

Wow. Guy’s quite the charmer, isn’t he?

Well, that’s one word for it. But I think I’m gonna call bull.

No, come on. He’s a nice guy. And Maggie seems to really like him.

If you say so.

There was one little thing, though.

What?

I spent a lot of time in that villa with Bo, and I didn’t see any lace tablecloths.

[tense music]

Well, that’s because Konstantin is lying through his teeth.

Well, I’m surprised he came over the day after his wedding.

What? Do you think something’s wrong?

Well, I had a talk with him right before the wedding, and he seemed very happy being committed to Sloan and the baby.

Right.

Mm.

And how about you?

Hmm?

How are you doing now that Theresa’s back in Salem?

About as good as you could expect.

And do we think that she will stick around now that Tate is living here?

I don’t– I mean, probably since she’s now moving on with Alex Kiriakis, apparently.

What?

Yeah, moving on with and moving in with, I think.

Didn’t even know they knew each other.

They didn’t. But she didn’t waste any time zeroing in on Alex at Victor’s funeral, after I made it abundantly clear that she and I were never gonna have a relationship again.

You don’t think–

Dad, I don’t think. I know.

Come on, that she’s just there for his money?

Well, how could she have known that he was gonna be Victor’s heir?

She couldn’t have. I mean, granted, she did start pursuing Alex before we knew about the new will. I don’t know. Call it dumb luck, call it what you want, but maybe she has an innate ability to just sniff out money. Regardless, she’s got her hooks in pretty tight now.

You worked for Titan once upon a time, didn’t you?

Yeah. So?

Well from my understanding, Victor put you in charge of “Bella” magazine for a little while. Right?

Yeah, he did. Uh… I was so sad when it ceased publication.

Ah, well, it wasn’t my idea. I assure you. In fact, I fought tooth and nail for it. But now that I’m in charge, I’m looking to revive it. Since we don’t have a publisher at the company anymore, how would you like the job?

You think Konstantin’s a liar?

You were right. This tablecloth isn’t from Victor’s villa in Greece. It’s from Saxton’s Bargain Basement, % off. The cheapskate.

And fool. I mean, why wouldn’t he put this in the trash? Why would he lie about something like this?

Because he’s trying to ingratiate himself with Maggie. Obviously. If he’s lying about the little things, what big things is he covering up?

Come on. Maggie’s too smart of a woman. She would see through that in a second. Maybe he is genuinely trying to make her day a little bit easier. Maybe it’s a–maybe it’s a kind-hearted fabrication for Maggie’s sake, and she’s just going along with it.

Maybe.

Xander, that means so much to me. Thank you.

Well, I didn’t do it for you. I did it for Maggie. I’ll do anything for Maggie. But Sarah, I’m– I’m not eager to get into some big court fight with you. I’d much rather that we just sort it out ourselves over a cup of tea, like I said.

It’s times like these that I feel like we almost could. Just… it does also feel like every time I let my guard down with you, something happens and…

There you are.

It makes me regret it.

Hey. I just left my parents’ place and I got served with this. A subpoena to testify against you in your custody case.

[gasping] Alex, I don’t know what to say. Um… I’m flattered, but um, are you sure this is what you want? I mean, we’ve never worked together before.

We can carpool.

[both laughing] Seriously, Theresa, you’ve run your own company for years. And I know you’ve been winding down career-wise due to the circumstances beyond your control, but I think right now is the perfect time for you to take advantage of the opportunity and move on. Right?

Yeah, but why–why do you want me out of all people? I mean, it’s not like you need my income to pay your rent.

No, no. Of course that’s true. But it was my father that originally put you in charge, and I think he would be very happy now if I did the same thing. And I know your reputation isn’t exactly sterling, but quite frankly, neither was his, or mine. But this business is full of sharks. Do you understand? This is a cutthroat business. I want a shark alongside of me.

Hmm.

And selfishly thinking, there’s a whole lot of people at Titan that are still loyal to Maggie. They think I’m this pretender that didn’t deserve the job. But with you, I don’t have to question your loyalty, because I know you have my back.

You’re gonna testify against me in court?

I don’t have a choice. I need to tell the judge that you lied about our baby’s paternity to establish a pattern of your deceit.

Oh, my God. How the hell could you?

Don’t look at me! This was all his girlfriend’s idea. Go wave that paper in her face.

It’s my wife, and don’t you try to pawn it off on her. And I know you told her to go after the jugular.

He’s paraphrasing.

Cut the crap, Xander. This has got you written all over it. Let me guess– you left out the part that you played in Sarah’s lie? Hmm? Yeah. Well, don’t worry, I’ll be sure to tell my wife all the details. This won’t be the home run you thought it would be.

This is exactly what I was talking about. No, you smile at me, and you say how much you love my mom, and then when my back is turned, you just drive a knife right in.

That wasn’t what I was doing–

No. You know what, Xander? You can come after me as much as you want, but you better be prepared for what I’m gonna dish out in court.

What are you two doing back here?

I left my wallet behind. Thank goodness, it’s still here.

Better check the cash, baby. I hear the bartender in this joint is pretty shady.

[laughter]

Hell, if I need cash, all I gotta do is set up a poker game with my brother.

OK, fellas.

Ha-ha, anytime, dude.

Come on, fellas. Listen, we just came from Maggie’s.

How is she?

Well, she liked the scones, when she wasn’t too busy admiring that bargain basement tablecloth we just had tea on.

Do I want to know?

Uh-uh. No. All you need to know is that the pastries were fabulous.

OK, I’m glad about that. And if you’ll excuse me, I got business.

Yeah.

[groaning] You know, I really don’t think that we should start spreading rumors about Konstantin’s motives just yet.

[twangy music playing]

If you say so.

No, really. I mean, if what you think is true, that Konstantin is up to no good, I think the first person we should talk about it with is Maggie.

Well, not yet. I want to find out everything I can about this man first. In fact, I think it’s a case for Black Patch.

Well, Steve and Kayla were certainly charmed by you.

As I was by them. They seem like wonderful people.

Oh, they are. They’ve been great friends to me for a very long time.

I’m glad they stayed for tea.

Me too. I’m glad you’re here, Konstantin.

[soft music] I honestly don’t know how to thank you. You took what I’m sure was gonna be a very difficult day for me, and you–you made it special.

OK. So all right, I’m gonna go. I got to get to work.

[laughter]

Mm. Thank you for the lovely gift. So thoughtful.

You’re welcome. I love you.

We love you.

Love you, kid.

Bye.

What a thoughtful gift.

[soft music] But you know what? I can’t figure out how they came up with the idea of wood. Because you know, I do a lot of reading, and everything I read, it was–it was candy. And I was thinking, well, since fruit is nature’s candy, surprise.

[laughs]

It’s our candy anniversary?

[laughs] Yeah. Seriously, are you gonna doubt my mastery of the anniversary symbols here?

No. The thing is I did some research too. And I think you’re both wrong. Because I read that this is our… Iron anniversary.

Iron anniversary. Happy anniversary, my love.

Six irons for our sixth anniversary. That’s pretty damn clever, Doc.

Yeah. Well, I thought maybe once we retired, we could take up golf.

Retire. Oh, come on, baby. You and I, we’re in our prime here. But I’ll tell you what I’m gonna do. I will meet you on the first tee in, say, 10  years time. No? OK. How about 20? Will you take 60?

[both laughing]

You’re pushing it now.

20, it is. Come sit with me, baby. Come on. I would like to officially say happy anniversary, sweetheart.

Happy anniversary, my love.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

You got married? Oh, Sloan, I am so happy for you and Eric. Yes, this will absolutely help with the adoption process. We’ll talk about everything the next time we meet. But we’ll also celebrate. Sounds good. Bye. Mayor Price. This is a nice surprise. And congratulations. I heard that you beat Clint Rawlings in a landslide.

[chuckles] You know you had my vote.

Girl, please, do not waste my time.

Excuse me?

If you think buttering me up is going to get me to give you back your old job, think again.

[intriguing music]

Yes, it’s urgent. I need to speak to Wei Shin immediately. I don’t care if he is in a meeting with the Pope. You get in there and tell him he needs to call me back right now. Do you understand me?

[chuckling angrily] Ah, damn it. I–I need to speak to someone now.

Oh, well, I’m available. But under no circumstances are we to talk about work.

Darling–

Mm-mm, don’t “darling” me. I thought we were gonna go downstairs and consummate our union.

I wanted to.

Oh.

I do, I do, I do. I’m just so–

[sighs] I’m just so furious at Gabi and Stefan.

Honey, I know. So am I.

It’s–it’s–it’s outrageous. My backstabbing brother and his gold-digging wife having me voted out as co-CEO of DiMera, trying to push me out so they can take over the company.

I–I hear you. I do. And we will take back everything that they stole from you– tomorrow.

But–

Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah.

[sighs] Tonight is our wedding night. So you–you are gonna put aside everything, and you are gonna focus on me, because I’m pretty sure I could take your mind off this for a little while. Pretty sure.

[chuckles] Fine.

Thank you.

But just wait until I get my hands on Li Shin for giving them the deciding vote, that son of a bitch. I–I could kill him for this.

Grr, grr.

[both laugh]

Mmm.

[tense music]

You heard what Li said right before he died, right?

Yeah, I did.

He said Gabi did this. She murdered my brother.

What are you doing?

I’m arresting your wife for the murder of Li Shin.

You can’t do that.

Well, it’s, uh–it’s my job. I can arrest both of you if that’s what you prefer.

You’re jumping to the wrong conclusion. My wife had nothing to do with what happened here.

The evidence says otherwise.

Evidence? Have you conducted an investigation? No. And you’ve been a cop for, what, five minutes? Where’d you get that badge from, a Happy Meal?

Mrs. DiMera was seen by two witnesses standing over her mortally wounded ex-husband’s body with a bloody knife. Those two witnesses also heard her say that she needed to get rid of the bloody knife. On top of that, Mr. Shin identified Gabi as his killer right before he died. So even a rookie like me knows that I have more than enough probable cause to make an arrest.

Well, then you’ll be arresting an innocent woman because I didn’t kill Li Shin.

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

So, my handsome husband, I’m guessing you agree to get back into the newlywed spirit.

Yes.

Mm-hmm.

I agree.

[chuckles]

And I apologize for allowing anything to distract me from my beautiful bride.

OK.

You will have my undivided attention as soon as I make a few calls to counter this brazen betrayal. Just–just a few minutes, please, that’s all I ask.

[chuckles] You can have all the time you want– tomorrow.

[groans]

OK? But tonight, you are mine. You understand? I want you, Mr. DiMera, and I will not take no for an answer.

Am I looking at another hostile takeover?

Mm. Well, that’s up to you. I mean, you can resist, and I’ll just have to use force. Or you can just surrender to my desires willingly and just say yes.

Yes.

Yes. Mm.

Are you thinking what I’m thinking, Mrs. DiMera?

Oh, I sure am. Now that you’ve made a– an honest woman out of me, why don’t we kick things up a notch?

Do you have something specific in mind?

[laughs] You bet I do.

[both chuckling]

I was not trying to butter you up.

So you don’t want your old job back?

Are you offering it to me?

Hell no. I need a district attorney who can deliver, not one who’s a constant disappointment.

When you fired me, you said it had nothing to do with job performance. You said it was because you just don’t like me.

Well, I still don’t.

And I still think it was a huge mistake you made when you got rid of me.

And why is that, Ms. Trask? Because you got me that high profile conviction you said you would? Oh, wait. Never happened.

I’ve put a lot of criminals behind bars.

[scoffs] Tax evaders and jaywalkers.

Ha!

But the truly dangerous ones, the ones that need to be locked up for the citizens of Salem to feel safe, well, you bungled every chance you had.

That is a gross misrepresentation.

Oh, you–you talk a big game. But actually, all you did as DA was a whole lot of nothing. Case in point: that high profile conviction that I just mentioned, you went on and on about how you were gonna nail Li Shin, how you were gonna get him to confess to– to trying to have Stefan DiMera killed.

I would have! But he bugged my office!

Oh, in other words, he played you, w-which proves my point. You got this whole tough, take-no-prisoners act down. But that’s all it is, blusters and empty promises. Bottom line, you failed to hand me Li Shin, even though you swore that you had him dead to rights.

[intriguing music]

I’m–I’m sorry, Wendy. We did everything we could to save him.

I know.

[sniffles]

Want some alone time with him?

No. I have to get out of here.

Wait, wait. Where–where you going?

To make Gabi pay for what she did to my brother.

[dramatic music]

Well, I’m gonna get this to the lab.

You know my fingerprints are on that knife, but that doesn’t mean that I stabbed Li.

I’m sure they’ll find other prints on there too, the real killer’s prints.

Yeah. We’ll see. All right, let’s go.

You do realize that she’s the commissioner’s sister, right?

I do. And?

And how do you think he’s gonna feel when some overzealous neophyte marches her downtown in handcuffs?

Guess we’re gonna find out.

No, no, please, please. No, no, no, don’t. Stefan, please, don’t– don’t let them do this to me. Don’t let them lock me up again, OK?

Hey, Gabi, listen to me.

[breathes deeply] I know you’re scared. OK? Everything’s gonna be fine. I will follow you down to the station, and we will get this sorted out. I will not let anything bad happen to you, I promise.

I love you. I love you so much.

I love you too.

All right, all right. Come on.

[whimpering]

It’s all right. It’s gonna be fine. It’s gonna be fine.

[moans] Mm, right there, EJ. Oh, my God.

[sighs] I needed this.

[chuckles] Is there anything else you need?

Well, I don’t want to push it.

Oh, don’t be silly. There is nothing I want more than to have my wife satisfied.

Hm. Well, I did suggest doing something naughty down in the secret room.

Mm.

Mm-hmm. But maybe we’ll be a little more comfortable in bed.

[both chuckle] That’s if we make it there.

Mm-hmm. Mm. Mm.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

Well, I’ve noticed that you haven’t appointed anyone to fill my position.

Just haven’t found the right person yet.

Ooh. I think what you mean, Madam Mayor, is that you haven’t found anyone as capable, qualified, and as cutthroat as I am. And clearly, the ADA that is currently doing my old job on an interim basis isn’t cutting it. Otherwise, you would have made her permanent by now.

And why is that your business?

You are not my boss anymore. In fact, you technically work for me. And as a citizen of Salem, I am very concerned with how this city is being run.

Mm. You want to say your peace?

Mm. Mm-hmm.

Well, I have a town hall the third Tuesday of every month. Now, you just call my office. Call my office for the details.

[tense music]

Oh, I’m gonna tear that bitch’s eyes out.

I know you want to hurt Gabi right now, but that is not what Li would have wanted.

She never stopped messing with him– his head, his heart. She tortured my brother, and all he ever wanted to do was love her.

You want to know who he loved? You. Wendy, he was so proud of you, how smart you are, how talented and independent you are. He saw what an amazing future you had ahead of you, and he’d hate it if you throw it away by going after Gabi.

Li did not deserve this. He did not deserve to die.

[soft dramatic music] I’m gonna track down that psycho and make her pay for what she did.

I–I understand wanting revenge, Wendy. I do. I’ve been there, OK? And I wish to hell I hadn’t given in to that impulse. OK, I still deeply regret going after Kayla because I thought she killed my mom–

But she didn’t! Ava’s alive.

[whispers] Li is gone. He was my big brother.

I know how much he meant to you.

[sobbing] He always looked out for me, especially when we were young. I mean, you know how scary my father is. Whenever I did something stupid, which was, like, all the time, Li would step in and take the blame. Oh, my God, I have to call my father. Tripp, how am I going to do this? How am I going to tell him that his son is dead?

I’m–I’m gonna help however I can, OK? You–have him–have him come over to our place. I’ll give you room to talk, to grieve.

My father doesn’t grieve. I’ve never even seen him cry.

OK, then you’ll just talk.

No, he won’t want to. All he’ll want is retribution.

We told Harris what we know. OK? They’re gonna do their investigation.

But what–what do they need to investigate? Gabi practically confessed. I–I–you saw her. She was standing over Li with that knife and said she needed to get rid of it.

And we got there, and so she couldn’t. OK, now the police, they have the murder weapon and our testimony, and plus, your brother named Gabi right before he died.

Wh-what, s-so what, I’m just supposed to sit around and wait for Rafe to put his own sister away?

[spluttering] Like that’s gonna happen.

Wendy, I promise you, the cops will do their job. OK, they’re going to get justice for Li.

Hey. Where’s your partner?

He caught a case, actually, while I got stuck transferring a prisoner to Statesville– a homicide.

Oh, who was it?

Li Shin.

What?

Stabbed to death at his sister’s apartment.

Oh, my God. Wh–what else do you know?

Uh, nothing yet. We’ll know more when Harris gets here. He’s bringing in a suspect.

OK.

[footsteps approaching]

[tense music]

And that’s what we know so far, Commissioner. Collected this at the crime scene.

CSU’s at the apartment now.

Yeah, I told them to let Wendy and Tripp know when they can get back inside.

OK, thanks. I’ll, uh–I’ll– yeah. I’ll be back.

Hey, hey, hey. Are you OK?

Um, well, my sister’s a suspect in a homicide, so, um, no. No, I’m definitely not OK. Yeah. I need to speak with her.

Rafe, Rafe, maybe– maybe I should handle this interview–

Jada, I got this. OK?

[soft dramatic music] I appreciate your support. OK.

[sighs]

Cuffs? Really? Th-that was not me.

Huh.

Say something.

Detective Michaels read you your rights?

Yeah, he did, before he forced me to come down here for no reason.

OK, you know that you have the right to remain silent?

Yes, I know, Rafe. I don’t have to answer any of the cops’ questions.

OK. So right now, I am not speaking to you as a cop. I am speaking to you as your brother. You’re in serious trouble, OK? Now, off the record and just between you and me, what the hell did you do?

[phone alert chimes]

Oh, my God. Li. Wendy, I–I just saw the news about your brother. I am so sorry.

Are you? Really?

Let’s just go, OK?

You’re not sorry about Li. Not at all. I know damn well you’re just another one of the vipers in this town who wanted to take him down. Well, he’s down for good. Happy now?

[both moaning softly]

[knocking on door]

Let’s–let’s ignore that. I’m sure it’s just a delivery person with some fruit– a fruit basket, if you will.

A–a fruit basket?

Uh-huh.

[chuckling] OK.

A wedding gift from my mother. She called me three times to let me know that it was coming. I’m sure it’ll keep.

OK.

Mm-hmm.

[knocking continues]

Oh. God. OK, you know what, it could be Holly. She forgets her keys sometimes.

I wouldn’t want to keep my stepdaughter out in the cold.

Oh.

[chuckles]

Oh, uh, Mayor Price, we weren’t expecting you.

Well, I called, but you didn’t answer your phone. Now, I’m sure–I’m not sure if you heard the news, but the good people of Salem have just voted me in for the next term.

Oh.

Oh, congratulations. But you came all the way here to tell us that?

No, I came here because I heard you were out of a job. How would you like a new one?

[hopeful music]

Um…

I’m sorry, Paulina, but this is going to have to wait. Nicole and I have agreed to put aside all business talk until tomorrow.

Why? Are you busy?

Well, as a matter of fact, we are. It’s–it’s our wedding night.

[gasps] You two jumped the broom?

[chuckling] Yes.

Figuratively, yes.

Oh, congratulations.

Thank you.

We–we were just in the middle of…celebrating. So perhaps we could find some time to talk tomorrow.

Oh, well, I don’t like to postpone urgent business matters, but what you two need to do is, uh, urgent as well. So I’ll just make the exception.

Um, wait. P-Paulina, hang on a second.

[hopeful music] You came all the way over here to offer EJ a job?

Nicole–

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. I mean, the mayor came all the way over here. The least we could do is hear her out.

[sighs]

I heard that the police, uh, arrested Gabi DiMera.

You and Gabi are exactly alike, a pair of power-hungry predators who screwed my brother– literally– to get what you wanted.

[spluttering] I didn’t–I–I didn’t–

You didn’t what, Melinda? What, what, you–you don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, then let me jog your memory. You used sex to try to get a confession out of my brother, which made me sick to hear about and makes me even sicker now.

Li, he played me as much as I played him.

Oh, the only difference is, he actually liked you.

[scoffs] God only knows why.

[tense music]

I liked him too. And I swear, Wendy, whatever happened between us, I would never wish this on him.

I didn’t do anything.

Gabi, I can’t help you if you don’t tell me the truth.

Rafe, this– this is the truth. Oh, my God, wh-why would I do this? Why would I ruin my life?

I was just briefed by Detective Michaels.

I don’t care what he said.

OK, well, you need to.

Why? I am innocent.

You need a lawyer.

No, I need my brother! Rafe, I swear to you on my daughter’s life, I did not kill Li!

[dramatic music]

OK. All right, tell me what happened.

Where’s my wife?

Uh, she’s in with the commissioner.

I need to see her.

Stefan, let Gabi talk to her brother. If there’s anything that Rafe can do to help her, he will.

So Li sent me a text asking me to come over to his sister’s apartment. And when I got there, the door was open, he was lying on the floor, and he had been stabbed.

With this knife?

Yes.

Detective Michaels told me that Wendy Shin and Tripp Johnson saw you standing over Li’s body, holding this knife, saying to Stefan that you needed to get rid of it. Why were you holding the knife?

Because I pulled it out of Li’s back. I was trying to save him.

[sighs] OK. So now your fingerprints are all over the murder weapon.

I know, I know. I realize how stupid it was. But I–in the moment, I panicked.

Harris also told me that Li named you as his killer before he died. Why would he do that?

I don’t know. I don’t– maybe he was c-confused, d-delusional. All I know is that there must have been somebody else in that apartment. A-and whoever that was stabbed Li.

Did you see anyone exit?

They must have left right before I got there. Please, please, Rafe, you have to believe me. Please.

I believe you.

Thank you. Thank you. OK, well, that’s everything. Th-that’s–that’s everything that happened. So can I please go home now?

Gabi, you were accused of murder.

OK, but–so I’ll call a lawyer or something. I’ll make bail. I–

This is a very serious crime. I mean, all the evidence points to you. Honestly, this–this looks bad, really bad.

OK, so maybe you need to think about why that is.

What?

Rafe, come on. I have been down this road before. Abigail lied on the stand, and I went to prison for a murder I didn’t commit.

So you’re saying that you’re being set up?

That is exactly what I’m saying. I am saying that somebody is framing me for killing Li.

OK, let’s start over. You said that you got a text from Li asking you to come over. What did he want?

Well, first of all, I–I mean, yes, I got a text from Li, but I don’t know if it was from him. It was from his phone, but it could have been anybody.

OK, can we just assume that it was Li? OK? Why did he ask you to come over?

Well, he always wanted me to come over to see him. He was obsessed with me.

Gabi, why did he want you to come over tonight?

[soft dramatic music]

Um, he was upset with me.

About? Gabi?

Does it even matter?

Yes, it matters!

[sighs] If you even want to have a chance of getting out of this, you need to tell me everything.

My wife didn’t do this.

If that’s true, then–

There is no if!

[panting] What I would like to know is why the hell the two of you are standing around in here instead of out there looking for the son of a bitch who really did this to Li?

OK, listen, I know you’re upset. There’s no reason to yell, especially at my partner. Why don’t you grab a cup of coffee or something?

What I’m gonna do, Detective, is get on the phone and call the best damn lawyer I can find.

Smart move, ’cause she’s gonna need it.

So you and Stefan enlisted Wilhelm Rolf, a fugitive wanted by this department, to convince Li that you’d been kidnapped by Megan DiMera?

Look, the plan was to get Li on tape confessing that he was trying to get Stefan killed.

Yeah, so you could use that tape and get his shares?

Yes, and–and he did sign over the shares to us. But then he texted me a few hours later saying that those shares were fake and that if I wanted the real ones I had to come over to talk to him alone.

Hm.

And then, when I got there– I told you what I saw. That is it. That’s the whole story.

So you created this whole scheme, this whole thing, just so you could screw over EJ DiMera?

All right, let’s hear it. What job have you come to offer me?

Ah, well, I’m sure it comes as no surprise that I fired that snake Clint Rawlings. His position is available for your consideration.

You want me to be deputy mayor?

You’re available, qualified. You’d be doing important work.

[clears throat] Paulina, I’m flattered, but it’s a no.

Whoa, wait a minute. You don’t even want to think about it? I mean, come on, you served as mayor once.

It was a long time ago. And now my focus is on taking back DiMera.

[scoffs]

Uh, well, uh, allow me. Allow me to come at this a different way. Giovanni and Chanel, now, I’m sure you know that my beautiful baby girl and your handsome young boy have reconciled.

I am aware that they are giving it another go, and they have my total blessing.

Oh, mine too. Mine too. But, well, since they’re back together, that kind of makes us like a–a family. And certain members of your family have greatly disappointed you, while others, like me, are looking out for you.

I appreciate that.

Mm-hmm. And right now, you need a job. I need you to come work for me. Now, I’d say–I–I’d say that would be a win-win for the Price-DiMera family.

[chuckles] Oh, you are good.

Uh-huh.

You are good.

And so are you, EJ. Now, you’re a man who gets things done. You spent years running a multi-million dollar corporation. Now, that’s exactly the kind of experience I need in my administration. Now, all we have to do is just put our heads together and find a way to make this happen.

[sighs]

[hopeful music]

I won’t deny trying to manipulate Li for my own ends. But I had genuine feelings for him. And I am terribly sorry that he’s gone.

I don’t want your damn condolences.

Well, you have them. Not only am I sorry that you lost your brother, but I am sorry that I let my ambitions blind me from what could have been between us. I put my professional goals before my personal desires, and I truly regret that.

[soft dramatic music]

You’re telling me you think you two had a shot at an actual relationship?

Maybe. I mean, there was definitely a spark. And–and I’d– I’d like to believe that that really could have become something real. But now I’ll never know.

[cell phone rings]

Uh, Dr. Johnson. Thank you, uh, for letting me know.

[cell phone beeps] Uh, the police are done at the apartment if you want me to take you home.

I am definitely done.

[breathing shakily]

EJ–EJ screwed over Stefan first. He knew that his brother was brainwashed to hate me, and he said nothing.

So he could hold onto power?

Yeah. EJ wanted Stefan out of the office, but Li wanted Stefan dead. He tried to pull the plug. He tried to have him assassinated by Harris Michaels. He got what he deserved.

OK, this almost sounds like you’re justifying his murder.

No, I didn’t mean that he deserved to die. I meant that he deserved to lose his shares.

And you came up with an insane scheme to make that happen. Damn it, I told you to stay away from him.

Well, maybe I would have if he was in prison. But, no, he was out free, and he owned a piece of my husband’s company.

Right, so you did the sensible thing, which was to invent a kidnapping.

Well, I–I wouldn’t have done that if you would have done your job. You know, you didn’t get the confession out of Li, so I did what I had to do–

Oh, so this is my fault now?

I’m not saying it’s your fault.

You just said that!

I’m not blaming you. Can we please just not fight? I am scared out of my mind, and I need you on my side.

I am on your side.

Then help me, Rafe! I can’t go back to prison, not– not after what happened the last time. I can’t, OK? And Arianna? I can’t put Arianna through that again. Please, I’m begging you. Please, you have to help me.

OK. It’s gonna be OK. It’s gonna be OK, all right? I am going to help you. All right.

[sighs] So Li–Li named you in his killing, right?

OK, that does not help.

Well, actually, it might help you, OK? You blackmailed him, right? You blackmailed him so you could get his shares. How did that make him feel?

Well, what do you think? He was shocked. He was hurt.

And angry?

Very.

Right, right. Exactly. So he had motive to set you up.

For his murder? You’re–I–you think– you think that he would go this far to punish me?

You just said that he was obsessed with you. His obsession already had made him do crazy things. The guy–the guy was lonely. He was unstable. He was unemployed. And then when you and Stefan, you took those shares from him, I mean, maybe his whole life was just built on trying to get you back, and then when you did that to him, you humiliated him.

So he had somebody stab him in the back so that he could frame me?

In his sick mind, maybe it was poetic justice. You had taken everything from him–everything– except the ability for him to exact revenge.

So–so what, the– the final move in his life i-is gonna be to make sure that I am in prison for the rest of my life? You think a jury’s gonna buy that?

Well, not without proof.

So go find it.

I am going to try my best. But you need to prepare yourself for the possibility that that might not happen. I believe you, Gabi. I believe you are innocent. But as it stands now, it is gonna take a miracle to convince anyone else of that.

Thank you, Susan, for the lovely fruit basket. I–uh, yeah. Su–sure, uh, I can call you Mama Banks. Well, thank you for the beautiful gift. And–and please tell Roger thank you from us. And I’m sure EJ would have loved to say hello, but he’s not here. He actually got a new job tonight. And I think he’s gonna make all of us really proud.

My sister says she didn’t kill Li. And I believe her.

OK, well, we’ll follow the evidence, and hopefully it’ll turn out that you’re right.

Yeah. Or I’m in denial and Gabi’s going down for murder.

Let’s take one step at a time.

[tense music]

All right. Take this down to forensics. We already know Gabi’s prints are gonna be on the handle. And hopefully, with any luck, someone else’s will be too.

[sighs] Did you tell Rafe what happened?

Yeah, he wasn’t too happy about what we did to Li. But he believed me.

Well, that’s because he loves you. And he knows you’re telling the truth.

The evidence against me is pretty damning.

It is. But I have complete confidence that once the investigation is finished, you’ll be in the clear.

[laughs humorlessly] I hope so.

Hey. I know so. Like I told you before, I’m not gonna let anything bad happen to you.

I just wish I knew what actually happened. Someone tried to make it look like I killed Li. But I didn’t. So who did?

Look, we don’t have to do this. We can get a room at the Salem Inn or we can even stay at my dad’s.

No. I need to go inside. I just–I need to see it.

OK. I’m right here with you.

[somber music]

[sobbing]

I really did like you. And I’ll miss you.

[sniffles] Rest in peace, Li.

[footsteps approaching]

If you’re still crying about your old job, I–I think you need to move on. I sure have.

What are you talking about?

I just hired a new DA.

[dramatic music]

I put a call in to Belle. She’ll be here as soon as she can.

Thank you.

Mm.

Stefan, I don’t know if she can get me out of this.

Hey. You convinced your brother of your innocence. All you need to do now is convince the DA.

[door closes]

[chuckling] Good luck with that.

What the hell are you doing here?

Hello to you too, Stefan.

Just so you know, this doesn’t change anything at DiMera. You’re still out, and we’re still in.

Oh, this isn’t about DiMera. I have a new job.

Somebody actually gave you a job?

Mm. Paulina Price. I’m the newly appointed district attorney.

You must be joking.

No, not at all. I accepted the position this evening. And I am greatly looking forward to making you, Gabriella, my very first conviction.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Thank you, Everett, for urging me to open up and… for listening. It really helped.

I hope this Chad guy knows how lucky he is. Come here.

[unsettling music]

Stephanie?

Chad, hey. What are you doing here?

I was passing by– I was, um– I was on my way home. So are you gonna introduce me to your friend here?

One lava cake to go. Sorry it took so long.

That is okay. I have a feeling it will be worth the wait. ,::,

Did you and Wendy enjoy dinner?

We did. It was delicious.

Good, I’m just still trying to get the feel for running the place, you know?

Well, you’re doing a great job. Everything was fantastic, and Wendy loved it too. She would have said it herself, but she had to step out to get a hold of her brother. Oh, and she said to say thank you for the family discount.

Oh, yeah.

I, uh–I wish we could have comped the entire meal, but as your mother knows, we need to run a tight ship around here. It’s our goal to avoid even the slightest hint of impropriety.

Hey, Wendy.

Oh, Harris, hi.

Hi. I heard we’re gonna be working together at the Salem PD.

Yeah, I’m running the IT department. Today’s my first day.

That’s great. I mean, if your fake passports are any indication of your skill level, I think we’re gonna be in good hands.

Thanks.

Is everything okay?

Oh, it’s just… I’ve been texting my brother, and I still haven’t heard back from him, so I’m a bit worried. He’s kind of having a bad day.

[dramatic musical sting]

[foreboding music]

Oh, my God. Is Li…

He’s dead.

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

Sorry, Chad. This is Everett Lynch. Everett, this is Chad DiMera.

Pleasure to meet you.

Yeah. No, I’m sure I’ll feel the same way here in a minute. First of all, how do you, uh– how do you guys know each other?

I’m her boyfriend.

What?

I’m sorry, what?

Whoa, whoa. Um… Wow, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. I totally misspoke.

[laughs] I feel like such an idiot. Um, I think I’m still getting used to the idea that Steph and I aren’t together anymore.

You two were a couple?

Um, Everett’s the guy that I told you about from Seattle.

Yeah.

Mm. The one who ghosted you?

Yes, but there’s a whole–

Yeah. No, no, no. No, it’s fine. No, Stephanie, actually– she, um– she told me all about you, that you guys were in a serious relationship, and then one day you just straight-up disappeared without a trace, no explanation, no nothing, like a coward.

Chad, I appreciate you defending me, but you don’t understand.

Don’t understand what? That this guy treated you like dirt and then ran away without the decency to tell you why?

That’s not what happened.

Huh?

I never ghosted Stephanie, at least not intentionally.

Thank you again, Mom. It was a really great meal.

You are welcome. It’s my pleasure, babe.

And mine. Come back anytime.

Thanks.

I will thank you to refrain from speaking to my son in the future.

I was just being friendly.

Friendly, right, to the guy you threatened to kill.

Only to keep you in line. He’s safe as long as you remember Clyde’s your boss, and you keep doing whatever he tells you. Lucky for you, Clyde’s real happy with your job performance so far.

And why wouldn’t he be? The customers are all happy with all the changes I’ve made. The new menu’s a hit. Profits are great.

Are you forgetting that the restaurant profits are not the one that Clyde cares about? This little place, nah, it’s a perfect front for drug distribution and money laundering. That’s what you need to keep focused on.

Listen, I can run a drug operation at a five-star restaurant in my sleep.

You better hope that that’s true, because if the police ever get wind of what’s really going on here, you and your son will be the ones who suffer the most.

Okay, listen, I know the score, Gil, so just back the hell off, okay?

Is there a problem here?

[dark music]

I got the lava cake.

Ooh, yay. I cannot wait.

[laughs]

Oh, did you want one too?

Oh, don’t even joke about that, Tripp Johnson. You know I take my desserts very seriously.

As one should. So did you, uh, get in touch with Li?

Uh, not yet. I keep texting him, but I haven’t heard back.

It really sucks what Stefan and Gabi did to him.

Yeah. I mean, what kind of psycho fakes her own kidnapping to try to blackmail someone? It makes me sad, really. I thought Gabi and I were kind of friends, but she really stabbed my brother in the back.

How did this happen?

Did you get my voicemail?

I did. You said you were headed here, but you didn’t say why.

Because Li sent me a text message saying that all the stock certificates he signed over to us were fake, that if I wanted the real ones, I needed to come here and talk to him alone.

[sighs] He lied to you, Gabi. They were real. They were authenticated in the shareholders’ meeting.

Oh, my God. He tricked me?

Yes. Yes, he did. He…

[sighs] I used those shares to fire EJ, Gabi, and as soon as the meeting was over, I rushed over here, and I… I knew things were gonna be bad, but I did not realize they would be this bad. Why did you do it? Why did you kill Li?

[suspenseful music]

So I had just mailed a letter to Stephanie. We were old-school, and we used to write each other real letters. Um, anyway, I was crossing the street, and a car ran right into me.

He spent a year in a medically induced coma.

And when I came out of it, I-I was just total wreck. Um, took me forever to recover, both physically and mentally. Um, my memory was really spotty.

By the time he remembered me and tried to reach out, I had already moved to Salem, and he didn’t have my address.

Tracking you down was really not easy, but I–I had to try. I mean, I couldn’t let her think that I just left without any explanation, you know?

Mm-hmm. So then you came to Salem to tell her what really happened?

Yeah, yeah. And honestly… I was foolish enough to think that we could just pick up where we left off.

Hmm.

[uneasy music]

Sounds like the two of you were arguing.

Uh, you know what, it’s my fault. You know, sometimes I just get a little too passionate about food, and then I have to remind myself that Gil here is the boss, and so whatever he says goes.

Well, yeah, I’m the boss, but I’m not quite the tyrant she makes me out to be. You have to remember that I need to answer to people as well, and I don’t wanna upset them.

Yeah, well, then you should listen to Ava. She has some great ideas.

Oh, I never said she didn’t. Now, Ava–Ava has a very valuable skill set. Some might even say a unique skill set. All I know is, she’s gonna make this business a huge success.

I couldn’t agree more.

Well, I need to get back to my office. Detective Michaels, good to see you again.

Yeah.

[soft ambient music] Do you–do you like working for this guy?

Meh, he’s not so bad. Why do you ask?

[laughs]

Um, I don’t know, something about him rubs me the wrong way.

That was such a great dinner. Thank you. But I feel kinda bad about leaving Li at home by himself. He doesn’t normally like to show that he’s hurting, but… today he sure didn’t hide how upset he was.

And why wouldn’t he be?

Yeah. Why wouldn’t he be? I mean, he lost his shares in the most humiliating way, and he is definitely not looking forward to telling that to our father. But I think it’s mostly about Gabi. The way she used him, it’s hurtful.

Well, to be fair–

Oh. No, I know.

[laughs] Okay, he did awful things to her too, but… he’s finally trying to put this whole obsessive thing with her behind him.

Oh, yeah? Well, that’s good.

It is. And don’t tell him I told you this, but he’s been in therapy with Dr. Evans, and he kind of had a breakthrough. I mean, he finally told me that he’s ready to move on with his life and… now I’m just worried that another betrayal by Gabi is gonna cause him a huge setback.

You’re really protective of him.

Yeah, well, he and I do bicker a lot, it’s true, but… he’s my brother… and I love him. I hate that he’s so miserable.

Well, then let’s get home and cheer him up. And who knows, maybe we can, uh, share this little, you know, lava cake with him so…

That is really sweet of you. Well, I mean, it’s coming out of your half, so.

[both laugh]

Stefan, what–what are you talking about? I didn’t–I didn’t kill Li. I showed up here, the door was open, and I found him like this.

Why are you holding the knife, Gabi? I-I-I just panicked. I don’t know. I thought– I was trying to help him by pulling it out, and then you showed up.

Okay. If that is true, then–

It is true. Of course, it is! I swear to God.

Okay. Gabi, I’m not sure how smart it was for you to pick up the knife. Your fingerprints are now on the murder weapon.

I know. I just–I freaked out. I didn’t know what else to do, but I didn’t kill Li. You have to believe me.

[sighs] I do. Okay? I do. But the question now is, Gabi: if you didn’t stab Li, who did?

[ominous music]

Mmm. That’s delicious.

It is. It was a boxed cake that I had in the freezer. Gosh, you know, we didn’t have any time to get something special. Sweet Bits, this marriage was so last minute.

Well, it wouldn’t have made any difference to them. They didn’t eat any.

Maybe they wanted to get right to the honeymoon.

Makes sense. And speaking of brides, I need to go home and see mine. I wanna tell Kate about these, uh, impromptu nuptials.

Give her my best, please.

Good night, Roman.

All right. You two take care. Good night.

Night.

[door clicks shut]

You’re awfully quiet. You okay?

No, not really. Last time we spoke, you were feeling very optimistic about getting custody of Rachel with the help of your friends. Judging by your demeanor, I’m guessing that didn’t go so well.

You could say that. They screwed me over.

I have no idea who did this. There was nobody else here when I got here.

You searched the place?

Yes.

Well, thank God for that, because if the killer had been here when you walked in, there’s no telling what would have happened.

You’re right. I mean, I just– I wish I would have never come here in the first place. Of all the rotten luck.

[eerie music]

Was it though?

Oh, well, come on. It’s not good luck, Stefan.

What I’m saying is, what if luck wasn’t in play, luck in any capacity? Look, you didn’t come here because you wanted to. Li lured you here under false pretenses. He wanted you here at his place.

So you’re saying Li lured me here so that he could set me up for his murder? That’s nuts. What is this, his body double or something?

Li’s certainly taken extreme measures before.

Are you hearing yourself? Are you–how could he possibly stab himself in the back? Could he do that?

No, no. You’re right. Never–never mind.

But hold on a second, because maybe you are… on to something. I mean, this doesn’t feel right. So maybe somebody is trying to set me up.

So you want to get back together with Stephanie then?

No. No, no. No, no. That–that came out wrong. Of course, I don’t wanna get back together with Stephanie now. I mean, she’s–she’s involved with you now. But obviously, that’s what I was hoping for when I–when I thought it was a possibility, if that makes sense. Anyway, Chad, I just wanna tell you, you are a very lucky man, okay? Steph is such an amazing woman.

I agree.

Anyway, after I recovered, I mean, just for months, I would say to myself, you know, “I need to find Steph. Reunite with her.” But, um, nonetheless, now that I know you guys are dating– or, I guess, not just dating, right? Um, Steph, you were saying last night, um, you two actually– you live together.

Last night?

Everett came by the apartment before you came home.

You didn’t–you didn’t tell me that part, did you?

Gil’s arrogant, he’s bossy, he wears so much cologne, it gives me a migraine, and he’s a pain in the ass, if you wanna know the truth, but he’s basically harmless.

You sure? He just seems off somehow, a little too slick for me.

Yeah. Yeah. I know, but nothing I can’t handle.

Well, I’m sure you’re right.

Yeah.

Am I being overprotective?

I don’t know, maybe a little, but it’s kind of nice to have somebody who’s got your back.

Well, Jada said that I’m being overprotective and maybe even a little jealous.

Jealous?

Mm.

Really? Is that true? Wait a minute, you jealous of Gil? Gil and his musky aroma? Huh? No?

[laughs] Okay. Come on, Gil is the last person that I would ever be attracted to.

That’s good to know.

So what’d you come in for? You hungry? We got great specials tonight.

Actually, I came to see you. I mean, in case you forgot, I made you a promise, and I’m here to make good on it.

Okay, let’s think for a minute, all right? Who would want to frame you for murder?

I have no idea, but I just realized, if this is a setup, we need to get out of here right now.

You’re right. Of course. Come on, let’s get out of here.

Wait, wait. What are we gonna do with this knife?

Just–

What’s going on? Why are you– Aah!

[gasping]

[dramatic music]

So yeah, Gabi and Stefan, they were just leading me on the whole time, making me believe that they were just gonna make Kristen look like an unfit parent, but that wasn’t their agenda. Their agenda the whole time was just getting Kristen’s shares of DiMera. That’s all they wanted. They weren’t gonna help me out with Rachel at all.

Brady, I’m so sorry.

It’s okay. You told me. You warned me. You said, “Don’t trust them.” You were right. But I was desperate, and I just want my little girl back.

I know, but to lie to you like that and to use a child. I mean, that’s reprehensible.

Yeah, it’s pretty shameless, but there’s nothing they won’t do to get what they want. And they say they want Kristen’s shares, but I’ll tell you what, I-I think they want a majority.

That means they’ll be targeting somebody else.

Exactly. And I pity whoever their next victim is.

Oh, my God, oh, my God! Li? Li! Li, can you hear me? Please help him, Tripp.

[cries] What have you done to him?

Nothing. Oh, nothing. We had nothing to do with it. Then why are you holding the knife? Why did you say needed to get rid of it?

Wendy, I know this looks really bad, but you are jumping to the wrong conclusion.

Oh, I don’t think so. I think it’s pretty damn obvious. Gabi killed my brother.

No, she didn’t. Li’s still alive.

[dramatic music]

When I came home last night, you didn’t say anything about your ex-boyfriend showing up on our doorstep.

I know, but it wasn’t like I was trying to keep it from you. We just didn’t have a chance to talk. It was just bad timing.

Anyway, um, it really doesn’t matter, okay? As I hope I made it clear earlier, now that I know you two are in a relationship, I’m–I’m completely backing off.

Um…

[laughs] I’m so sorry I was standoffish. Um, my bad. I just got the wrong impression of you two, I think.

Totally understand. And just by the way, um, this wasn’t planned. We just we totally ran into each other.

Mm, yeah, no. And you seem like a very nice guy, and what happened to you was awful, so best of luck.

Thank you.

Yeah. When do you head back to Seattle?

Oh, I don’t. Uh, I don’t go back to Seattle. I’m actually sticking around Salem.

[strange music]

What kind of promise?

Well, you know, remember a few weeks ago, we–we, uh–we kind of had a moment.

Why are you being so cryptic? We kissed.

Right.

Right.

Yes, we kissed, but we decided not to jump into anything romantic until our lives were back on track.

Yeah, and I must admit, that was uncharacteristically mature on both of our parts.

Wasn’t it? Not only mature, but now I am gainfully employed. And if we recall, I made a promise to you that I would take you out to dinner once I got a job. So… I would like to, uh… set up a date with you… you know, if you’re still interested.

Uh…

What? Did–did I just put you on the spot? Because if you wanna change your mind about it, it’s–

No, no, no, no. No, no, no, no, no, no. It’s just, um…

[sighs] I’m just afraid that my job’s gonna end up being a problem.

Well, how?

It’s just–it just seems like it’s gonna be, you know, all-consuming, and I– I wouldn’t want my obligations here to end up hurting you.

Come on, Ava. I know what I’m getting into. Yeah, we both got jobs, new jobs with crazy hours, but, I mean, this is not a lifetime commitment. I mean, we’re talking about one dinner… and possibly a dessert.

Whoa, wait. Whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. You didn’t mention dessert, okay? Well, now I’m talking. All right?

I was reluctant to bring out the big guns.

Uh-huh.

So what do you say?

I say let’s do it.

Great. How does, uh, tomorrow work?

Oh, that’s just perfect, actually, it’s my day off. both: Yeah.

Then it’s a date. I’ll pick you up at 😕

Okay. Oh, you know what, actually, maybe, um– maybe I should just meet you at the restaurant. Three roommates and my place, it can get a little chaotic.

[laughs]

You said he was dead.

I thought he was. He didn’t have a pulse.

It’s weak, but it’s still there. He’s still breathing.

Thank God.

Save the act. You clearly wanted him dead.

No, I didn’t. I found him like this, I swear.

Someone call , okay? We need to go to a hospital right away.

Yeah.

[gasping]

[tense music]

So you’re moving to Salem?

There’s nothing left for me in Seattle. Not only did I lose Steph, I lost my job, so there really was no point in staying.

But why here? Why Salem?

Oh, it’s not because of Steph, honestly. Um, this job popped up, I was perfect for it, and they just– they hired me on the spot.

He’s gonna go work for “The Spectator.”

Oh, yeah. I see. Okay.

Yeah. I hear they have a stellar reputation. But if I’m being honest, I just sort of needed the job. I gotta start paying all these medical bills. Turns out, being comatose for over a year, pretty expensive.

Mm.

I bet.

Anyway, um, I have an early morning, so I’m going to take off.

Good luck.

Thank you. Thank you. Um, and I know this might be too much to ask, but I honestly, genuinely hope the three of us can be friends.

I think that would be nice.

Okay. Um, see you around.

[uneasy music]

So?

Yeah?

How do you like working at the Salem PD, huh?

Uh, I like it, you know, even though I got off to a pretty rocky start.

No, what happened?

Jada and I were tasked with hunting down Dimitri Von Leuschner and Leo Stark, and we almost got ’em, actually, on Halloween night, but they–they managed to get away.

Oh, damn. That’s too bad. But I’m sure you’ll get ’em eventually.

Yeah, it’s just, you know– it’s just really frustrating.

I know. I know, but try not to let it trouble you too much. You know, you’re smart, you got great instincts, and you’re gonna be a great cop.

Thank you.

[phone beeps] I appreciate the support. Sorry, looks like they need me back on duty, says there’s been a stabbing incident.

Mm.

[sighs] Maybe we should just go home and wait for the police to contact us.

It’s best for us to wait here, that way they see we have nothing to hide.

I should probably go wipe the prints off the knife, right?

No, no. Gabi, Wendy, and Tripp saw you holding the knife. If you wipe it clean now, you’re tampering with evidence. It’ll make you look more guilty.

I already look guilty thanks to whoever’s setting me up.

Listen to me, you have nothing to worry about. Whoever’s trying to frame you for this, it’s not gonna work. Li is alive, okay? He will tell the police who did this to him. He will clear your name.

[suspenseful music]

[groaning]

[cries]

Wendy, stay back, stay back.

No, he needs to know I’m here. He needs to know he’s not alone.

Okay, just give us some room to work, okay?

[sighs] Li, it’s me, Jing-Wen. I’m right here by your side, okay?

[monitor beeping evenly]

Jing-Wen?

Yes, it’s me. You’re in the hospital right now, but you’re going to be okay. Tripp is going to take good care of you.

Don’t leave me. Don’t leave me.

I won’t. I won’t, I promise. Okay, I’ll stay right here by your side, just like you’ve always stayed by mine. Li, can you tell me what happened? Tell me who did this to you.

[grunting weakly]

[monitor flatlines]

You and Detective Michaels looked mighty cozy. I hope you didn’t let anything slip about a little operation.

Oops. Wait, was that supposed to be a secret?

[gasps] Oh, no. I probably shouldn’t have said that our sugar packets are filled with cocaine.

You do understand, Ava, that if you ever do let anything slip, you’ll be putting a target on the good detective’s back right along with the one on your son’s.

Oh, my God, this isn’t my first rodeo, Gil. I know the score.

Good. Well, come with me. There’s a shipment coming in, and I need you to supervise out back.

Yeah, I’m coming.

[dark music]

[phone beeps]

“It would be nice,” huh?

What would?

For us to be– for us to be friends, you, me, Everett. That’s what you said.

I was being polite.

Okay, then let me be really, really direct right now. I don’t think it would be nice at all. I think it would be awkward as hell, and it actually reminds me a lot of what we just went through with Alex.

This is totally different, Chad.

How so? Alex lusted after you, and so does Avri–Ev– whatever his name is, obviously.

What a crude way to put it.

Okay, I’m sorry, you know what? They both think that you’re an amazing woman, and they’d really love for me to be out of the picture so they can make a move on you. There, less crude? Better?

In the case of Everett, as he just explained to you just now, he was in a catastrophic car accident and spent a year in a coma, so I think we might both try to have a little compassion for him.

Pfft, okay, fine, whatever. Yeah, sure. I have compassion for the guy. Okay? I do. I’m sure he’s been to hell and back, but that doesn’t mean I need to be pals with the guy, especially when he shows up out of the blue on our doorstep, and he thinks he’s still your boyfriend.

He doesn’t think that.

That’s what he just said!

And he apologized for that. He said he misspoke, and he was obviously very embarrassed by it. And why are you suddenly trashing him when you just said that you apologized for being standoffish and that he seemed like a nice guy?

I was being polite.

So you didn’t mean it?

Okay. You know what? You know what, Stephanie? Yes, I’m sorry for everything that he’s been through. I am–I am–I am sure it’s been terrible, the car crash, the coma, losing his job, losing you, but I sure as hell am not gonna be charmed by some guy who’s clearly still in love with you.

You know what, Chad, having someone still in love with me, someone who thinks that I’m the most amazing woman they’ve ever known, as you put it… it feels good, actually, especially since–

Especially since what? What, I’m a jerk now and I don’t appreciate you because I don’t wanna get on a bended knee and beg you to marry me?

You know damn well I understand why you don’t wanna marry me, that having lost your wife not all that long ago in such a tragic way, but it doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt.

I’m sorry. Okay?

[sighs] I’m sorry, all right? I’m sorry for being so hard on you about Everett, and I’m sure that it is very hard for you too. You know, this guy who’s been gone for, you know, whatever long, and he shows up and somebody you were clearly obviously once in love with. I’m sure it’s very hard. And… yeah, he seems like a nice guy too.

He is.

[haunting music] I’m going home.

[monitor flatlines]

This can’t be real.

[cries] I thought he was gonna be okay. I mean, we were just talking, and then all of a sudden…

[sobs]

I’m so sorry, Wendy. We did everything we can.

I can’t believe it. I can’t believe he’s gone.

[somber music]

Listen to me, you have nothing to worry about. Li will clear your name, I’m sure of it.

God, I hope you’re right. I can’t believe I thought he was dead. I-I feel so bad about that. I could have gotten him help sooner.

Gabi, that is not your fault. You were a wreck, walking in on him like that. You couldn’t feel his pulse.

Yeah, I’m just glad Tripp got here when he did, and he got him to the hospital. But yes, you’re right. You’re right. We have to stay positive. Everything’s gonna work out.

[knock at door]

Gabi, Stefan.

I hear you’re working for Salem PD now.

Yeah. Yeah.

I take it you’re here on the assault?

Yes, I am.

Did you talk to Tripp? How’s Li?

I’m afraid Mr. Shin didn’t make it.

Oh no. No, no, no. Oh, my God. No.

Are you sure?

I just got off the phone with the hospital.

Did he identify his attacker before he died?

He did.

Oh, thank God. Okay.

He said it was you.

[dramatic musical sting]

What? No, that’s not true.

Gabriella Hernandez DiMera, you’re under arrest for the murder of Li Shin.

Wha–

[dramatic music]

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[door clicks open]

Good, you’re home.

Yeah. Well, I got the message that you wanted to talk. It sounded urgent.

[soft dramatic music]

It is.

Okay.So what’s going on?

But before you get married to Sloan and you start a family, you have to look into your heart, see how you really feel. Darling, that’s only fair to Sloan.

[sighs] Okay. Look, Eric, whatever it is you want to say, just say it.

This calls for a celebration.

And how nice of EJ to provide the champagne. Here is to–

[door opens]

What hell kind of a game are you two playing?

EJ, how nice of you to join us. Gabi was about to propose a toast.

Here’s to your shotgun wedding.

And your early retirement. Enjoy it, brother.

You had your fun with that stunt downstairs, but you need to stop. Enough of this asinine charade where you pretend to take over DiMera. You know damn well that isn’t happening.

Oh, but it is.

Oh, and there’s nothing pretend about it.

See, Li turned his shares over to me and Gabi, and that makes us majority shareholders, which means you’re out.

Cheers!

[tense music]

Thanks for calling to check on me Dr. Evans.

Well, our session was very productive, but it was also very intense. I just wanted to see how you’re feeling

Good. Grateful. Without you I might never have made the connection between what happened with Xiao Xing and my desperate need to hold on to Gabi.

Well, you should be very proud. You made a lot of progress, but there’s a lot we have yet to work on.

Even though my fixation with Gabi is a thing of the past?

You know, I’m glad you’re feeling so positive about it, but you’re really not out of the woods yet. I think we need to work some more on it. In fact, you know, your feelings for Gabi–

I have no feelings for Gabi. Not anymore. She’s as good as dead to me.

[tense music]

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

So EJ, now that Li has signed his shares over to me and Gabi, there’s nothing preventing us from calling an emergency shareholders meeting and ousting you as CEO.

You actually tricked that poor man into believing you’d been kidnapped.

Ah, poor man? He tried to kill my husband. He admitted it on tape.

A tape you use to blackmail him into giving you his shares.

EJ, I did what I had to do. Isn’t that the DiMera way?

Oh. Oh. You, Gabriella, are no DiMera.

Oh, but she is, EJ. She’s my wife.

She’s a scheming bitch, and you’re the idiot she has wrapped around her gold digging little finger. How ashamed father would be to know that you’re co-mingling with such inferior stock.

Says the product of father taking a turkey baster to an unhinged Elvis fanatic.

Oh, oh, oh. Easy now. Wouldn’t want my husband to spill some blood on that nice suit of yours, at least not before you and Nicole take some lovely wedding photos.

[dramatic music]

Well, Eric, you’re starting to make me nervous, okay? Can you just please say whatever it is you wanted to say.

What I want to say is that… I want us to get married today.

[soft dramatic music]

Today?

[laughing] Okay. Well, what brought this on? I mean, what made you think you want to get married today of all days?

Hey, listen, if you’re happy I’m– I’m happy for you. I mean, this is what you want, right? Not just because of the baby?

I do love EJ.

Is it so wrong for us to– for me to want to spend the rest of our lives together?

No, but it just seems a little… spur of the moment.

It is still what you want, right?

More than anything.

Then what are we waiting for?

Johnny and Holly are putting away the food.

Ooh, great. Hopefully EJ and I can enjoy some of those sliders after he finishes setting Gabi and Stefan straight. He just went upstairs.

Yeah, a real class act, those two, hijacking your wedding with some bogus claims that they’re firing EJ.

Right? You better beef up security when you and Stephanie tie the knot.

[tense music]

Yeah.

Everett. What are you still doing in Salem?

I–I live here now.

[soft dramatic music]

You live in Salem? Since when?

I just accepted a job here.

Okay. That makes no sense. When we were together in Seattle, you were this hotshot newspaper reporter, hustling like crazy to land big stories so you could move to a major market like New York or DC. Why would you want to work in Salem?

Well, I got a good offer. This guy named Xander Cook just hired me to be the new Editor in Chief at “The Salem Spectator.” Apparently, the previous editor suddenly just left town.

Yeah. My cousin Gwen. I heard she took off, but… I still don’t get it. Why would you want to work at a local paper? That seems like a big step backward.

Yeah. Restarting my career after the accident hasn’t gone as smoothly as I’d hoped.

You couldn’t get your old job back? By the time I recovered, they’d already filled the position. They offered me freelance work, but not exactly going to pay the bills. This gig at “The Spectator” may not win me a Pulitzer, but it does offer a pretty decent salary and chance to start fresh.

Yeah, in my hometown.

Will that be an issue?

I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have assumed you and Stephanie were getting married. I obviously upset you.

No, no, no. It’s– it’s fine. Yeah. But back to the fiasco at your wedding. EJ told me that he wasn’t on the best terms with Gabi and Stefan, but I had no idea it was that bad. Just when you think they couldn’t sink any lower.

[tense music]

You may have Li Shin’s shares, but the board will never approve my removal. The board has nothing to do with it.

Yeah, the shareholders decide. I’ve called a meeting for this afternoon, and once we give you the boot, we can get started on remaking Stephano’s company as we see fit.

You conniving snake.

EJ, you’re going to want to watch the way you talk to my wife, because you’re going to be looking for a job soon. You might need her to write you a letter of recommendation.

Li, I realize that your feelings for Gabi are heightened. That’s one of the things we need to work on.

Of course, and I can hear the concern in your voice, Dr. Evans, but I can assure you that I was speaking figuratively when I said Gabi was dead to me. What I meant was– is what I’ve said before, that I’m eager to put this toxic relationship with my ex-wife behind me.

Good. I look forward to our next session.

Me too.

Goodbye, Li.

Goodbye, Dr. Evans.

[suspenseful music]

Li?

Wendy, I didn’t hear you come in.

What are you doing with that knife?

Listen, we love each other. We’re starting a family together, building a life. I mean… isn’t that all the reason to make it official?

[gentle music]

It would strengthen our chances with the adoption agencies.

That too. So tell me, what are we waiting for?

Nothing.

Nothing? Does– does that mean…

Yes.

Yes!

Let’s do it.

[laughs] Let’s get married.

You said you forgave me, but obviously that never happened, so this is some pathetic attempt at getting revenge.

Pathetic? We’re about to take over DiMera, and you’re about to be out on your ass.

Yeah. EJ, I would actually head over to the office and see if there are any personal effects you might want to pick up.

Yeah, the movers are coming, and if there’s anything left of you– I mean, your stuff, it’s going in the trash.

[tense music]

You won’t get away with this.

We already have.

I was going to start prepping dinner, just thought I’d check the recipe on my phone first.

[soft dramatic music] Why are you looking at me like that?

Well, for one thing, you left a voice message telling me that you needed help.

I did?

[laughing] I don’t even remember. And honestly, I’m fine.

Yeah. You didn’t sound fine when you left that message. Hey, you had therapy today, right? How did it go?

Great. Dr. Evans, she’s amazing.

Okay, Li, drop the act and tell me what’s wrong.

Oh, my goodness. Don’t you look handsome?

Thank you.

What’s the occasion?

I am going to a wedding.

Oh, a wedding?

Yeah.

Who’s getting married?

I am.

[soft dramatic music] Mom, I wanted to ask, will you do Sloan and me the honor of officiating? Mom, will you please marry us?

I thought this day would never come, especially after I lost our baby. Finally, here it is. I am going to be Mrs. Eric Brady… And there is nothing that Nicole or her baby can do to stop it.

So Gabi and Stefan got Megan and Dimitri’s shares?

And last night they got Kristen’s.

How?

I’m not exactly sure, but unlike your brother, I’m not worried about it.

That’s good.

Is everything okay?

Sorry. Yeah. Yeah, I just–I left a message for Stephanie earlier. I wanted to see if she got back to me.

Oh, well, we missed her today. And when I made that crack about you two getting married, the expression on your face turned dark.

Did it?

Just like it is now.

[somber music] Chad, is everything okay with you two?

Why would you living in Salem be an issue for me?

Oh, no. I’m not saying it would, just… with our history–

That’s exactly what it is: history. And you have a right to live wherever you want, obviously.

Right, obviously. But even so, I’m just saying that I will totally respect your boundaries. I mean, I know you’re-

you’re living with somebody else now. Speaking of which, I take it he was cool when you told him you ran into your ex?

Actually, Chad doesn’t know I saw you.

Gabi tricked you into thinking she’d been kidnapped?

It was all a ruse to get my DiMera shares.

But how did she trick you? What did she do?

It doesn’t matter. It’s done now. Wait till father finds out about it. I can just hear him. “Damn you, Li. “You let that woman make a fool of you. I’m ashamed to call you my son.”

Hey, forget him.

[laughing]

He’s a tyrant. We both know that. His expectations are absurd and outdated.

Maybe so. But if I fail to meet his approval, he doesn’t listen to me. He doesn’t care what I think or how I feel. He just swoops in, takes over, takes control of my life and ruins everything.

What are you talking about?

[ominous music]

I lost the first woman that I ever truly loved because of father. Her name was Xiao-Xing.

What? You never told me that. You were just a little girl at the time. Why would I burden you with it? Actually, I haven’t told anyone… until today.

Dr. Evans?

She helped me see that there’s a direct line from that loss to my obsession with Gabi. And so when I left our session, that revelation–it… lifted my spirits, gave me hope… Made me think that I could actually let Gabi go. That was then. And now…

And now, what?

Now I wish that lying bitch nothing but pain and misery.

The moment I learned Rolf had you on ice, I should have told him to rip Jake’s heart out of your chest.

See EJ, that’s why I’m such a better chess player than you are. While you’re sitting here second guessing yourself, I’m always five moves ahead.

This match is far from over.

Hmm, the only thing sadder than a mediocre chess player is one who doesn’t realize he’s been bested.

Enjoy your extended honeymoon.

And you two enjoy your little victory, because I promise you, it won’t last. Not only will I be back on top at DiMera, but I will make sure you pay dearly for what you have done. My next move… will end you.

Oof.

Well, then.

Stephanie wants to know that I’m committed to a future with her, and I get that, but I just can’t make any promises to her right now.

I’m sorry about that. I didn’t realize you were still struggling to move on, and I just thought that you and Stephanie were so happy.

We were, but now we’re barely speaking.

That’s too bad. You know, it seems like you’ve been honest with her about Abigail and your lingering grief. And Stephanie loved her, so she should understand.

She does. I thought she did. In the beginning of our relationship, we were open and honest, and we talked about everything. But now she just seems disappointed and hurt, and she’s shutting me out, so I don’t– I don’t know what’s going on with her.

[soft dramatic music]

You didn’t tell your boyfriend you ran into me?

It’s not like I was keeping it from him. I just didn’t get a chance. Okay? I had an early meeting this morning, and last night when he got home–

Look, I know you two are having problems. I saw you two arguing at the pub, remember?

That was no big deal.

You ran out in tears.

You really shouldn’t spy on people, Everett. It’s creepy and weird.

You’re totally, totally right. And if it’s any consolation, I couldn’t hear anything you were saying.

Yeah. No, it makes me feel so much better knowing that you were just watching us through the window.

[laughs]

And then you followed me home.

Listen, I only did that because I wanted to get you alone so I could explain to you how badly–

That you want me back.

Yeah.

Look, I really don’t want to have this conversation right now.

Well, then, why don’t you tell me about the conversation you had with your boyfriend, the argument?

That is none of your business.

I disagree.

You disagree?

Steph, I may have dropped out of your life for a few years, okay? Very, very, unintentionally, as you now know, but I– I still care deeply about you. And I know for a fact you don’t like to keep things bottled up. So I give you my word. I will not judge you. I’m not going to criticize you. I’m not even going to tell you what to do. I will just listen like I used to. I’m a good listener. You know I am. I don’t know, maybe it’ll ease the burden of what you’re going through. Talk to me, Steph.

I mean, I love Stephanie. I–I– I do. But after officiating your wedding today, I can’t imagine exchanging vows with anyone other than Abigail, so… Look at me, I’m– I’m a self-pitying idiot. I’m sorry.

No, stop. No, you’re not. I understand. My situation with Eric isn’t the same as yours with Abigail, because he is– was the love of my life, much like Abigail was yours. But now he’s– he’s happy with Sloan, and I’m happy with EJ. But… when someone has your heart like that… I know it’s– I’m not sure if it’s possible to fully let them go.

Ever since you were a little boy, you’ve been so thoughtful about your decision-making process, always weighing the pros and the cons.

Mom, I know this sounds impulsive, but I swear it isn’t.

[gentle music]

You know, a couple of hours ago, you told me that EJ and Nicole were getting married today. So do you expect me to believe that your rush to marry Sloan had nothing to do with that?

Mom, I admit… As I have admitted to you in the past, a part of me will always love Nicole, but I’m not going to let it stop me from living my life.

Nobody wants you to do that. I just want you to be very clear about what you’re feeling and why you’re taking this very big step.

I am clear. I’m sure about this decision. Mama, I really want to marry Sloan today, So would you please marry us?

I will.

Thank you.

No disrespect to your new guy, but why would he ask you to move in with him and his kids if he was still mourning his late wife?

You make it sound like Chad was keeping something from me. He wasn’t. He was up front with me about Abigail from the very beginning.

Right. Meaning?

Meaning I knew how much he loved her, and that he’d never get over losing her, but I also knew that he hoped he could see a future with me.

Right. Sounds, um, risky.

It was, for both of us. But we decided to take a leap of faith.

[gentle music] And yes, we’re going through a rough patch, but that’s all it is, and I’m confident that we can work through it. Chad’s a wonderful man, and what we have is worth fighting for.

Yeah. Well, thank you for sharing all that with me.

Well, Salem is a small town. Now that you live here, you probably would have heard anyway.

[laughing]

And look, I hope you don’t think that I took this job at “The Spectator” just because you live here. The last thing that I want to do is make your life more complicated.

I believe you.

So what would you say if I treated you to one of those ridiculous pumpkin spice lattes you love? You do still love them, don’t you?

I still do.

Do you want my two cents?

If I said no, would it stop you?

Probably not.

Okay, then, shoot.

Look, I know we all wish we had some magical power that we could use to keep the people we love from leaving us, but obviously we don’t. And when someone precious to us leaves us, whether it be divorce or death… we have a choice. And we could choose to stop living… Or we could take a chance at happiness and grab it with both hands.

[tender music] And I know that’s what I’ve done with EJ, and I think that you should do the same with Stephanie.

I have a very wise sister-in-law.

I don’t know about that, but I am pretty good.

[laughs] Listen, I know this is a cliche, and you’ve probably heard it a million times, but I think that Abby would want you to find love. And she would want you to be happy.

I’ve heard it a lot, but for some reason, right now, it’s registering. Thank you.

You’re welcome.

Where are you going?

I’m going to go make things right. I hope it’s not too late.

Good luck.

Congratulations, son. I mean it, okay? I’m really happy for you.

Do you mean that? Because I know you don’t like Sloan.

Look, if she gives my chowder another chance, all is forgiven. Okay?

There’s the spirit.

[laughing]

[doorbell rings]

Oh, I’ll get it. Well, here comes the bride.

Wow.

Hi, everyone.

Sloan, you look lovely.

I second that.

Oh.

Hi.

Brady, come in. Perfect timing, you can join us.

Uh, okay. What’s going on here?

Well, Eric and Sloan are getting married, and Marlena is about to get everything started.

Dad, this is a wedding?

It is, and I could really use a best man– that is, if you’re interested.

Brother, I’d be honored, of course.

Thank you.

All righty, let’s get this party started.

[tender music]

Hey, how did it go?

Gabi and Stefan called a shareholders meeting.

They can’t do that.

Thanks to Li Shin, they can. He gave them his shares.

What? They have the power to oust me from DiMera, and there’s not a damn thing I can do to stop them.

[tense music] That damn simp.

I feel so stupid.

I’m freaking furious. Look, I hate that Gabi did this to you. But Li, what you said about wishing her pain and misery–

Don’t worry. As much as I’d love to see Gabi get what’s coming to her, it’s not coming from me. I’m not going to retaliate.

Good, because she’s not worth it. Okay, Gabi has taken up enough of your time and energy. You should focus on your work with Dr. Evans.

Hm.

[sighs] I plan to.

[gentle music]

I love you so much, big brother. Whatever you need, I’m here.

Thanks. That means a lot to me.

[phone beeps]

Oh. It’s Tripp. We were supposed to have dinner tonight. I’ll just cancel.

No, no. Don’t do that.

Well, I want to stay here with you.

No, no. Go. Be with your boyfriend.

Are you sure?

Absolutely. At least one of us should be happy.

How do I look?

Oh, like somebody that’s going to take over a multibillion-dollar company.

With you by my side. Are you sure you don’t want me to go to the office with you?

No, no, no. You stay here, relax. When I get back, we’ll pick up our celebration where we left off.

I can’t wait.

[suspenseful music]

Ooh. Ow, the baby just kicked really hard.

Oh, he’s probably just as angry as I am at his Uncle Stefan and Aunt Gabi.

Uh, or she’s certainly not happy about something.

[chuckles] She.

He.

[laughing]

Do you, Sloan Mia Sara Petersen, take Eric to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do you part?

I do.

And do you, Eric Roman Brady, take Sloan to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do you part?

[soft dramatic music]

Honey?

Yeah? Yes, yes.

Okay.

I do.

May I have the rings, please?

Eric, would you put this on your bride’s finger and repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed.

With this ring… I thee wed.

Sloan, put this on Eric’s finger and repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed.

With this ring, I thee wed.

All right. By the power vested in me, I now pronounce that you are husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.

Okay. So that is a done deal. Eric is once again a married man.

Mm-hmm.

How do you feel about that?

Fine, fine. Okay. Um, here’s hoping his new wife treats him right.

[soft dramatic music]

Okay.

[moans] Our first time making love as husband and wife.

Did it feel different?

Oh, I felt– I felt more connected to you.

I felt it too.

[soft dramatic music]

Are you sure?

What do you mean?

Well, there was that one moment in the wedding. Eric, are you sure this is what you really want? Like, if you’re having second thoughts about getting married, about marrying me– This is exactly… exactly where I want to be. You as my wife. I love you, Sloan Petersen. Sloan Petersen-Brady, I mean.

[laughing]

I love you, Eric Brady.

It appears Gabi and Stephan’s coup is complete. The shareholders just voted to oust me as CEO.

EJ, honey, look at me.

[gentle music] We will do everything we can to take back what those two grifters stole from you…tomorrow. Okay? Right now, what do you say we go down to the secret room and consummate our union?

Why, Mrs. DiMera, what a naughty suggestion.

Oh, my goodness. You ain’t seen nothing yet.

Oh.

Don’t tell the baby.

[laughing] Thank you, Everett, urging me to open up and for listening. It really helped.

Well, I hope this Chad guy knows how lucky he is.

Stephanie?

[tense music]

Li, hey. Tripp and I just finished dinner. I’m calling to see if you want anything from the Bistro. Okay, that’s a lie. I’m calling to check up on you. Look, what Gabi did to you sucks, but I know you’re going to put her behind you and find the woman who’s right for you, someone who will love you and only you. You’re a great guy, Li, and you have your whole life ahead of you.

[dramatic music]

[knocking on door]

[knocking on door]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

I should, uh– I should probably get into a tux or something–

No, no. Wear what you have on. It’s fine.

What? It’s a wedding.

Nicole and I have done this before, and we’re not standing on ceremony. We have all the elements that matter-

license, champagne, sliders, something called “pig in blankets.” I don’t know.

Ooh, those are good. Interesting for a wedding reception, but-

Well, there’s no accounting for the tastes of a pregnant woman.

[both chuckle] Nicole’s due date is drawing near, and, uh, we decided last night that today was the day. And I don’t want my child born out of wedlock.

Why? It’s never stopped you before. Oh-hoh-hoh-hoh! Huh? Huh?

Yes, yes, yes. But now I have a chance to do things right this time. Nicole and I have been through a long and tortuous journey to get to this day, and the path is finally clear, and…

[breathes deeply] I want to make the most of it.,::,

[soft dramatic music]

My dad and Nicole are getting married today.

Eric? Eric.

Nicole. Hey, hi.

[chuckles drily] You were a million miles away.

Actually, I– I was right here. I was…thinking about you.

Why?

Johnny, he told me that you and EJ are getting married today. Congratulations.

So what was all that about before? You’re–you’re really not cool with the wedding?

[groans] Not exactly.

Why not? Why–why don’t you want my dad to marry your mom? You have some kind of problem with my dad or something?

No, no, no, he-he’s been great to Mom and me.

Okay, then why aren’t you happy for ’em?

Because…

Because what?

Because if your dad marries my mom, I’ll never have a chance with the man of mydreams.

Did I just hear you right, Gabi? Did you just say you’ve been kidnapped?

Yes. I’m scared to death.

Where are you?

I can’t figure out where I am. Please, you need to help me, Li!

Why are you calling me and not Stefan?

[sighs] Because he can’t do anything. Look, I know that you hate my guts, but if you ever loved me, please.

Okay, I’ll call the police right now.

No. You can’t. Uh, they said–

[phone beeps]

They? Who did this to you, Gabi? Gabi, you still there? Gabi?

[dramatic music]

Thank you for making it on such short notice. Your cooperation is crucial to our success.

[sinister music]

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

Well, the baby will be here soon, and EJ and I decided last night that we would like to be married before that happens.

So today’s the day?

Yes.

[chuckles] And in retrospect, we–we probably shouldn’t have sprung it on Holly the way we did.

Holly’s not happy?

[soft dramatic music]

It’s just-

something about us getting married is bothering her.

She doesn’t like EJ?

No, I mean, she likes him–a lot. You know, and he-

he always turns on the charm when she’s around.

Yeah, I bet he does.

It just surprised me… Until she explained what she was feeling.

What’s that?

It seems that Holly has been holding out hope all this time, you know, for you and me. That we would find our way back to each other.

[exhales deeply] You’re in love.

Oh, God, I feel so stupid. I should’ve kept my mouth shut.

It’s okay, all right? You can talk to me. And besides, I think I might kind of get what’s going on here.

You do?

Yes. I was at the pub earlier, picking up some food for the reception, and I overheard Tate talking to my Uncle Eric.

About me?

Mm-hmm. Said something about you being into some older guy.

[laughs incredulously] He said that?

It’s okay, all right? You can talk to me. After today, I’m gonna be your big brother.

[exhales deeply] Yeah, you are.

So who’s this dream man?

It’s–I–

[laughs nervously] You’re not gonna believe it.

Okay, try me.

It’s– it’s your dad.

[clears throat]

Well, I am glad that, um– that at least one of us is doing well in the romance department.

Chad, I’m so sorry you and Stephanie have hit a rough patch.

Yeah, me too.

Are you sure you don’t want to ask her to join?

No. No, no, no. Even if I did, I, uh– I doubt she would come. She’s, uh–she’s not all that happy with me at the moment. And plus, you know, being at a wedding when I’ve just made it clear that I’m not ready for marriage might be a little much.

Yeah, I get that. Also, Chad, if it’s– if it’s difficult for you to be around this wedding, I– I’ll bribe a judge or something.

[laughter]

No, no. Oh, you don’t gotta do that. I’m, um–no, I’m happy to marry you and Nicole. I am. But if I’m gonna do it, I should probably start working on getting ordained, especially if you want to get actually married today.

[tender music]

It means a great deal to me that you’ll be part of this.

Yeah. We’ve had some, um– some real bad times, you and I.

Yes.

But we’ve had some good ones too.

Yes.

You’re my brother, and I love you very much.

I love you too.

Oh, God, look at us. The old man, he’d be beaming right now, huh?

I know. And then he would order his spies to find out if we’re plotting against him.

Yes.

[chuckles]

That he would.

[sighs]

Why would I help you?

Because you owe me.

[sinister music] Damn it. You helped Megan brainwash Harris Michaels to kill me, or have you forgotten that?

I also kept you alive for four years, and you never once thanked me.

Thank you.

And the only reason I got involved in the Michaels business is because Megan assured me that it was what Stefano would have wanted.

What my father would have wanted is for you to help me nail Megan’s right-hand man, Li Shin, so he could finally release his hold over the DiMera legacy, and his stock shares will finally be consolidated back into the family.

I see your point.

Then you’ll do it?

Long live the DiMeras.

I’m sorry that Holly’s upset.

It’ll be all right. Like I said, she adores EJ. It’s just…

[soft dramatic music] She misses you.

I miss her too.

I know you two were really great together. It’s just a shame that you and I couldn’t be great.

Hey, listen, if you’re happy, I’m– I’m happy for you. I mean, this is what you want, right, not just because of the baby?

I do love EJ.

Listen, I’m not asking you to justify anything to me.

Well, I disagree, ’cause I think we need to talk about it. Look, EJ and I have a long history, and most of it was pretty bleak. You know, we were once crazy in love, and then we ended up hating each other–

Yeah, I’m well aware of that, Nicole.

And when we first got together, it was because, you know, I was pregnant. And then I lost the baby, and then… you know what happened after that.

Sami.

And now that she’s out of the picture, EJ and I are finally, finally seeing each other clearly.

And you like what you see?

Well, he’s far from perfect. But so am I.

If you hadn’t gotten pregnant, or that baby had been mine, would you be marrying EJ today?

Probably not. But this baby is EJ’s. And I’m finally gonna give birth to a healthy child. And it just seems like a sign that EJ and I were meant to be. Ah, anyway, gosh, how are you doing? I mean, any more progress about the adoption since we last spoke?

Yeah, um, a little. Just– it’s gonna take a while.

Yeah. Well, you and Sloan will look better on paper once you tie the knot.

[chuckles]

It’ll speed things up.

Yeah, that’s what Sloan said.

Yeah. Well, listen, um… I’m happy if you’re happy. Uh, I should get going.

Yeah, me too. Um… Nicole?

Yeah?

Good luck.

Thanks. You too.

[laughing] Wait, your dream man is my dad?

Quiet. I–I shouldn’t have said that. It’s just a stupid crush, really. I mean, he’s good-looking and British and rich and lives in a mansion. He’s like Mr. Darcy.

Oh, well, my dad is no Mr. Darcy, I can promise you that.

Well, not the Colin Firth version. The one I saw in my head when I read the book. But nothing’s gonna happen, obviously. It’s just a stupid crush, like I said. And once he marries my mom, I have to get over it– forever.

So you’re really cool with all this?

Yeah.

Yeah?

I’m–I’m over it. I get that having a crush on a way older guy who’s in love with my mom and having a baby with her is, like, totally inappropriate.

Right.

EJ, hi.

Sorry, am I interrupting?

[clears throat]

Hey.

Where’s Rolf?

I sent him off to work on phase two. Did he take the bait?

Gobbled it up like the shark he is.

Mm.

[dramatic music]

Where are you, Jing-Wen? I’m at the apartment, and I need your help. Wait. I just remembered you have a new job, which means you’re at the police station. Uh, forget I called. I’ll figure this out. Damn it. Just have to look for Gabi myself. Rolf. What are you doing in Salem?

I have something very important to discuss with you.

It’s gonna have to wait. I’m on my way out.

I suggest you make time to hear what I have to say.

I’m dealing with an emergency right now. Gabi’s been kidnapped.

I know. That is why I’m here.

[sinister music]

What?

Megan Hathaway-

ah, excuse me, I should say Megan DiMera– is the one who kidnapped her.

Megan took Gabi? Why?

Megan wishes to assume her rightful place as the head of DiMera Enterprises. Her plan is to use Gabi as leverage so that she can take possession of Stefan’s shares of stock.

Are you serious?

Oh, yeah. But given Megan’s current status as a fugitive from justice, she requires an ally. She is determined that you should be this ally. I come here as her emissary.

So if Megan’s the one who wants something from me, why did Gabi call me for help?

Because Gabi’s life depends on your cooperation.

I don’t understand.

Megan knows how much you care for Gabi, and so do I. You and Megan came to me as allies when you asked me to brainwash Harris Michaels, but the two of you wanted Stefan dead for different reasons. She wanted the company, and you wanted Stefan out of Gabi’s life so you could have her for yourself.

Okay, look, that was a while ago. I never should have joined forces with Megan, and I never should have tried to have Stefan killed. What I did was wrong. It was depraved.

Not to mention criminal.

I realize that now. That’s why I’m going into therapy, so I can let go of my unhealthy obsession with Gabi.

You think that will work?

I know it will. I saw Dr. Marlena Evans today, and I had a major breakthrough.

I hope this isn’t a bad time.

No. No. I’ve always got time for you. You know that.

[laughs] Well, it won’t take very long.

It’s okay. I’m on a break.

Good. Um, I spoke with Belle.

How did she seem to you?

She wanted me to tell you that you don’t have to worry about her.

Easier said than done.

[chuckles] She, uh–she misses Shawn, but she is glad to hear that he’s in rehab, and he’s making progress.

Wonderful.

She’s doing really well under these circumstances.

Good. Now, what about you?

[soft dramatic music] Tell me why you’re really here.

Uh, I–I was just saying that mom thinks this dress is, like, totally inappropriate for the wedding, but I like it.

You should wear what you want. I’ll smooth it over with your mother.

Thanks, really. Also, I’m sorry about this morning.

Holly, it’s okay. We told you rather abruptly that we were getting married today. It’s fine.

Yeah, still, I should have been cool with it, and I wasn’t. But I am now. I’m totally fine, and I’m happy for you guys, honest.

That means a great deal to me, and it will to your mother as well. I’m gonna go get changed.

All right. I’ll be up in a sec.

Thanks so much for not saying anything to him.

Come on, I would never do that. And besides, you’re over him, right?

Yeah, I am.

Okay.

It’s just– well, I know I should want to be with somebody my own age, but high school guys are, like, the worst.

Eh.

The ones I know, anyway.

Well, I would say maybe stick with high school guys until you’re at least .

[both chuckle] Ah, look at me, already being the protective big brother. Um, well, listen, I should probably go help my dad get ready, okay? Okay.

[playful music]

[sighs] I can’t believe I told him I was into his dad. Ew. But what was I gonna do? There’s no way I could tell him the truth.

[footsteps approaching]

Ooh, tell who the truth about what?

It’s good that you’re seeing Dr. Evans for your little problem. So by all rights, you should be sitting in a prison cell right now f–

For trying to have Stefan killed. I know what I did, all right?

[sinister music] And I’m gonna change. For starters, you can tell Megan that she can get someone else to do her dirty work.

Oh, so you don’t care what happens to Gabi?

Of course I do. You’re gonna take me to her right now.

This breakthrough of yours, I have to say, I’m not convinced.

Where’s Gabi, damn it?

Oh, my God, stop shouting. I’m right here, for crying out loud.

Oh. You’re all right. Gabi, thank God you got away.

Eh. You dumbass, I tricked you.

What?

Oh, you didn’t know that you were being played?

[chuckles] You fell for it, hook, line, and sinker.

I–I don’t understand. Who was playing me?

Oh, well, maybe this will help you out. Stefan! You’re on!

[sinister music]

I never should have joined forces with Megan, and I never should have tried to have Stefan killed. What I did was wrong. It was depraved.

Not to mention criminal.

I realize that now.

[recorder beeps] H-how did–how did you– Your call. You set me up.

You must be pretty disappointed in us, Li, seeing as you’ve been such a model citizen up until now. You want to give us a moment?

Of course.

Nice work. Li. You got a choice to make right now. Option A is Gabi takes this recording to her brother.

Rafe, you know, my brother, the one that’s still furious that you got away with what you did to Stefan. He’d love another crack at you. And a taped confession could really help his case.

You can’t do that.

Which is why we think you’ll prefer option B. It’s the, uh, easy way.

The easy way?

Hm.

You just sign your DiMera shares over to us. It’s so easy.

Are you kidding me?

Or you can hang onto your shares and go to Statesville for a very long time. Your call.

I swear, Mom, you didn’t just hear me talking to myself.

Okay, then what did I hear?

I was, eh…running my lines.

Your lines? For what?

I guess I didn’t tell you. I’m gonna be in the school play.

Oh! That’s great. What’s the play? I mean, I hope it’s a big part. I hope we get to see you up there doing your thing. Oh, hi.

Hello.

Hi. both: Mwah.

Oh, my God! You can’t see the bride the day of the wedding!

Well, it’s a bit late to be worried about that.

Yeah, but she has her dress now. I mean, she doesn’t have it on, but still, it counts.

Well, I guess my daughter is superstitious all of a sudden.

Well, if Johnny doesn’t remember where he put the rings, she might have reason to be.

Oh, relax. I was just putting you on. It’s all under control.

Okay. Well, I’m gonna go get dressed. Will you help me?

Sounds good.

Okay.

Can’t wait.

Ooh, whoa.

[laughter]

Watch your step there. See? Everything is safe and sound.

Why didn’t you just put them in your pocket?

I thought they were supposed to be in the place where you were having the ceremony. I’ve never been a best man before, okay?

And you’ll never be mine again…

[tender music] Because this is going to be my very last wedding. Nicole and I have been to hell and back, but I– I feel it in my soul that this time, she and I are finally going to live happily ever after.

[scoffs] Come on, can’t a guy just come in and say hi to his mom without having an ulterior motive?

Hm. Answering a question with a question. That’s always been a tell for you, you know?

[soft dramatic music] What is it? Tell me what’s going on. Eric?

[sighs] Nicole and EJ are getting married… today.

I see. But you knew this was coming.

I did. I–I told her that I was happy for her.

And did you mean that?

Yeah, of course I did. I want her to be happy. It’s just that I have a really hard time believing that EJ is that guy. I know I– I just need to pray that I’m wrong.

Sounds like you still have feelings for her.

We have a long history together. I guess there’s always gonna be a part of me that cares for Nicole. But that ship has sailed. I mean, Mom, she’s about to give birth to EJ’s baby.

Yeah. How do you feel about that?

[chuckles wryly] When I thought the baby could be mine… I just couldn’t help imagining how things could be.

Sounds like you’re saying that if this baby were yours, you would have reconciled with Nicole.

In a heartbeat.

Mm-hmm.

Where is everyone?

Uh, you’re looking at ’em. We’re it. And they put us all to work. Best man.

Maid of honor.

Officiant.

Nice.

I mean, I, uh, figured we’d be light on DiMeras, but I thought your mom might have some friends at least.

Yeah, well, no time to invite anyone since her and EJ decided last night they were getting married today. But Chanel’s gonna be here, right?

Um, no, unfortunately. She is visiting her sister Lani in prison.

Oh, well. What a shame she has to miss the wedding.

Well, I, uh, got my cheat sheet. I’m ready to go for the ceremony.

Great. Where’s the, uh, bride and groom? both: Right here!

[tender music]

[both chuckle]

[sighs] We did it.

Stop crowing. Give me that recorder.

[sinister music] I can’t believe you did this to me. I thought your life was in danger. I was scared to death for you.

That’s what we were going for.

You two disgust me. You deserve each other.

Did you hear that, honey? He says we deserve each other.

Mm.

I happen to agree.

Get out of here!

Delighted. Thank you for this. Now let’s go claim what’s ours.

We’re here today to unite my brother EJ and Nicole in matrimony. Marriage is a sacred institution, a tradition of partnership and dependence on one another to navigate the sometimes stormy seas of life. Marriage requires work, commitment, sacrifice. And a healthy marriage always needs a solid foundation. On top of that foundation, we can build trust, intimacy, and all of the beautiful things that make a marriage worthwhile. EJ, Nicole, are you ready to proclaim that foundation of love for one another in the sight of these witnesses? both: We are.

[both chuckle]

Wonderful. Do you, Elvis Junior DiMera, take this woman, Nicole Stella Walker, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to live together in matrimony, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?

I do.

[tender music]

And do you, Nicole Stella Walker, take this man, Elvis Junior DiMera, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in matrimony, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?

I do.

Then by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.

[whispers] Holly.

[mouthing words]

Nicole?

[soft dramatic music]

Did you hear what you said? You said that if this were your baby, you would-

you would be with Nicole in a heartbeat.

Why is that surprising? I mean, I wouldn’t be with Sloan while Nicole was raising our baby across town.

Then it really is about the baby?

It doesn’t matter. The baby’s not mine. I mean…I’m happy with Sloan. You know, what I said, it was an impulse. I mean, isn’t it natural for somebody to have– I mean, to have feelings for somebody that they’ve loved for so many years?

[sighs]

You’re doing that thing again, the–the question with a question business.

Can you just– can you just give me a–a tip? Just anything, Mom, so I can put Nicole behind me.

If you are truly committed to Sloan, then your–your feelings for Nicole will just– just fade. But–

But what?

But before you get married to Sloan and you start a family, you have to look into your heart, see how you really feel. Darling, that’s only fair to Sloan.

Okay. Thank you. That’s exactly what I needed to hear.

Oh, honey. Mm. I love you so much.

I love you too.

Nicole, are you okay?

Uh, I-I’m sorry. The–the baby is doing somersaults in here. I thought it was gonna turn into a contraction. But yeah, i-it didn’t. Um… where were we?

Um…where were we? Uh… yep, got it.

[chuckles] Um…

[clears throat] Do you, uh, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to live together in matrimony, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, in sorrow and in joy, to have and to hold, from this day forward, as long as you both shall live?

[sighs] I do.

[both chuckle]

Hey, Sloan, it’s me. When you get this, let me know. There’s something that we need to talk about.

[soft dramatic music]

Uh… oh, rings.

Ooh.

Rings.

Thank you. Uh, rings. Yours. Yours. And, uh, Nicole, place EJ’s ring on his finger and say, “With this ring, I thee wed.”

With this ring, I thee wed.

[chuckles]

[tender music]

Now you.

With this ring, I thee wed.

EJ and Nicole, having proclaimed your love and commitment to one another in the eyes of us three loved ones–four loved ones…

[laughter] And with the power vested in me by the Universal Life Church, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Now go get her, Phoenix.

Come here, Phoenix.

Oh.

[chuckles]

You crawled out from under your rock just to do this to me?

My allegiance is and always has been to the DiMera family.

Well, from now on, my allegiance is to myself. I’m gonna–I–

Good day, Mr. Shin.

[tense music]

Oh, Gabi, you made a huge mistake when you chose Stefan over me. No one makes a fool of me. No one!

Hey. Uh, excuse me, missy. Mm-mm-mm.

It’s all right. It’s sparkling cider. If the bride can’t imbibe, then the rest of us will join you in solidarity.

She can’t even have one glass of champagne? Fun reception.

I hope this isn’t about what you were telling me earlier.

No, I’m fine about that. I’ve totally moved on. Trust me.

[indistinct chatter]

I mean, since, um– since the best man is a little bit occupied at the moment, I would like to make a toast to my brother.

Aw.

Which brother?

Oh, look, it seems that we walked into a celebration we weren’t invited to. What a shame.

Nicole and I were just– we were just married.

Oh. Wow. Well, maybe third time’s a charm. Well, congratulations to you and to us.

For you? What for?

For dumping you, man. You’re fired.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[gentle music]

[inhales sharply]

[laughs]

Mm, now, that’s a hell of a way to wake up.

Mm, well, I can think of a better one if you’re up for it.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

With you, Gabi, I’m up for anything. Why are you in such a good mood?

I’m always in a good mood.

[laughs] Sorry.

That’s not funny. OK, fine, yes, today I am in an exceptionally good mood. But that’s because today’s the day we put our plan into action.

Yes, we are finally gonna get Li Shin.

[dramatic music]

Thank you again, Dr. Evans, for seeing me on such short notice.

Well, I know how eager you are to get started,::, on our first formal session.

I am. I’m ready to do whatever it takes to get over Gabi.

Hey, hope I didn’t wake you.

No, no, you didn’t. I’m actually already at the pub. My dad suggested I take an early shift, get some work done before school. What’s going on?

Oh, I just had to tell you about this dream I had last night. You were in it.

You–you dreamt about me?

Yeah, it was completely crazy. I asked you to help me get Johnny away from Chanel. And then Chanel ended up wilding out and killing you.

Oh, no. Poor me.

Yeah, poor you. And then she tried to kill me. She was, like, totally furious with me for going after her boyfriend.

[suspenseful music]

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

Mm, revenge is sweet.

Mm, and ever so satisfying.

And you, even more so.

High praise.

So any ideas on how to make Li’s shares ours?

Well, just what we were talking about yesterday. We were able to secure Kristen’s shares by prying them from her grubby little hands by threatening to blackmail her about, you know, her abusing her daughter.

Hmm, which involved proof that we manufactured.

Yeah, well, you’re not having second thoughts, are you?

[inhales deeply] No.

OK, good, because even if your conscience is slightly off about Kristen, but you’re definitely more in, like, ruthless mode about Li, right?

%. Son of a bitch tried to kill me.

Right, so he deserves to be punished. And if we happen to profit from it-

Even better.

Right, so we just need proof that he was planning your demise. And then we can–

Force him to fork over his shares.

[chuckles]

Why don’t you tell me about some of your previous relationships, how you felt about-

about the women? You did–you did have serious relationships before you fell in love with Gabi, didn’t you?

[dramatic music]

[sighs] Only one.

OK, tell me about her.

Her name was Xiao-Xing. We met in high school. I know it might seem silly to call going steady a serious relationship.

No, not if it was important to you.

It was. We spent every moment we could together. We’d sneak off during lunch so we could find someplace and be alone. And we’d…talk, and we’d kiss and discuss our future… How we’d–how we’d get married one day and have lots of children. I thought she was my one true love. I thought we’d be together forever.

What happened?

My father happened. He found out how I felt about her, and that was that.

Wow, like you said, pretty crazy dream, both of us getting murdered by a jealous Chanel all because you wanted to make a play for Johnny DiMera. Wait, but you said Chanel tried to kill you too. Did she–did she succeed, or–

Hey, I got to go. Bye.

Hey, sorry to interrupt you.

No, you didn’t. It’s all good. I mean, it was nothing important.

Oh, really? It sounded kind of important. You said some girl was trying to kill you.

Oh, God, no, not really. It was just a dream I had… about this girl from my school who’s, like, super jealous of me.

That sounds kind of serious. Hey, she’s not bullying you or anything like that, right?

Oh, no, not at all. Like I said, she’s just jealous because she thinks her boyfriend is into me.

And is he?

I’m not actually sure.

OK, would you want him to be?

[sighs]

Oh, my goodness, look at that. Perfect timing.

Just the two people we were looking for.

Mm-hmm.

Why is that?

Nicole and I have some– have some news.

EJ and I are getting married… today.

[chuckles]

Tate, I heard you were in town.

Uncle Eric, it’s good to see you, man.

You too. Gosh, and I see my brother has put you to work.

Yeah, remind me not to pull any more fire alarms.

That’s good advice. Hey, I’m sorry about what happened at school, getting kicked out. But coming here, that must be a big change.

Yeah. Yeah, it sucked, to be honest. Low-key, leaving all my friends was a little bit depressing. But…

Yeah, well, I know it’s gonna take some time, but I’m sure you’re gonna make some new friends at Salem High.

Yeah. Yeah, I actually already made one.

Really? That’s great.

Yeah. Yeah, it is. I just–can I be honest with you?

Of course.

I– I kind of want it to be more.

Wait, what? You guys are getting married today?

Wow, that–that– that is some big news.

We’ve been dragging our feet long enough. And this baby will be here before we know it, so…

And we’d rather not add a high chair to the seating chart, so here we are.

Yeah, I mean, wow, this–this is– this is so great, you guys. Dad, I’m–I’m– I’m really happy for you.

Thank you so much, son. Thank you.

Thank you, Johnny. Your blessing means a lot to us. And, honey, we’d love yours too. So what do you say? Are you OK with this?

[dramatic music]

Oh, man, this totally sucks, Holly. I mean, I really wanted to be your boyfriend. But now that our parents are getting married, it’s kind of like we’re siblings, you know, stepbrother and stepsister.

So?

So… don’t you think that might be a little incestuous?

Ew, no. Look, I get that maybe it’s a little weird. But that doesn’t mean we can’t be together. What about Josh and Cher in “Clueless”? They were stepbrother and stepsister.

Former stepbrother and stepsister. Their parents were divorced, remember? Besides, that was a movie. This–this is real life. Otherwise… I would be totally into it.

Holly? Honey, you didn’t answer me. Are you OK with us getting married?

Actually, I’m not. I don’t think it’s such a good idea.

So should we go downstairs and get some breakfast?

I thought we were strategizing.

We are, and I do my best thinking on a full stomach.

Ay, Dios mío, poor hungry baby. OK, listen, how about this? How about we come up with a plan and then I’ll give you a reward?

Why do I get the distinct feeling that that reward’s not gonna be food?

It’s gonna be great. Do you want it or not?

Yeah, definitely.

OK, attaboy, start thinking.

OK, so the best way to get proof that Li was in on the plan to kill me is obviously to get it from one of his coconspirators, right?

Right, right, but the thing is, Harris never saw Li, so we can’t use him.

Right, and Megan’s in the wind, so the best way to get it is to get Li to confess.

Yeah, but Li’s not stupid. I mean, he’s a lot of things. He’s definitely not stupid. He’s gonna know that he’s being played, and we’re gonna have to just be very shrewd.

OK, well, it’s a good thing we know what his Achilles’ heel is.

What’s that?

His obsessive love for you, of course.

[scoffs]

Li, you said that your father found out about your relationship. I’m assuming that you’d been keeping it a secret.

Yes, I was, from him. I was afraid of how he’d react.

And why was that?

Xiao-Xing was working-class. And as you know, our family was not. I knew he’d never approve of my relationship with her. But I never expected him to do what he did.

What did he do?

One day… I was looking for Xiao-Xing. And as I told you, we’d always sneak off during lunch. And that day, it was to this little area behind the math room. And I waited for her. She was late. And when she finally came, she told me that she had to break up with me, that she and her family were moving to a province far away and we’d never see each other again.

[sighs] I– I remember, in that moment, feeling like I couldn’t– I couldn’t breathe. And for days after that, I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. And my–my father, he eventually became… impatient with my dark mood. And one day, he lost his temper. And he yelled at me, and he berated me, and he told me that I was dishonoring him, all because of a girl who never really cared about me. And that’s when he told me what he did.

What did he do?

He found a note that I had written to her. That’s when he realized the depths of my feelings for her. So he went to her and he told her that if she ended her relationship with me, then he’d offer her father a really good, well-paying job as a foreman in a factory , miles away from where we lived. He said she accepted immediately, that that’s how much our relationship meant to her.

Maybe that wasn’t true. Maybe your–maybe your father just made up that story.

Well… I don’t know, because we never-

we never spoke again, she and I. And after my father told me the truth, he expected me to just get over it, to just get over her. And the truth is, I did. Eventually, I just buried my feelings down for her, never even mentioned her name again.

[scoffs] That is, until now.

So… when you found out what your father had done, that he had deliberately broken up you and Xiao-Xing, how did that make you feel?

[dramatic music]

Powerless. She was the best thing in my life, so sweet and beautiful. My father just took her from me.

I imagine you wanted to make sure that… nothing like that ever happened again.

Well, at the time, I thought it couldn’t happen again, because I would never love anyone the way I loved Xiao-Xing. And I never did… Until…

Gabi.

G–Gabi, right. And when we became involved, I started feeling the same way for her as I had with Xiao-Xing. But also, I–I was afraid that someone would take her from me… Just like my father had with Xiao-Xing.

Someone like?

Stefan.

OK, so–so we prey on Li’s obsession with me and– which, by the way, I did– I pitched that to you. I don’t know if you recall. And we use that weakness to get him to confess.

Except for one thing. Li knows that you hate his guts, so he’s gonna sense that something is up.

Good point.

So maybe we need to take a more… unconventional approach.

How unconventional?

Nothing too crazy, maybe something involving a certain asset who could maybe nudge Li in the right direction.

Interesting. And how do we acquire that certain asset?

Hmm.

So this friend who you wish could be more, did you meet her in class? I mean, we’re talking about a her or–

Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, definitely a–definitely a her. And no, we met before classes even started. Actually, I met her the first day I got here, in the–in the park.

That was fast. But that’s great. What’s she like?

She’s awesome. She’s awesome. I mean, now that I think about it, you– you probably know her. She’s–she’s Nicole’s daughter, Holly.

You don’t think it’s a good idea that EJ and I get married?

No, I don’t.

OK, look, it’s getting late. Maybe you guys can start getting ready.

Yeah. Yes.

Right. Right, we should. And can you do me a favor and run an errand for me after you get changed?

Of course.

Thank you.

OK.

Bye, see ya.

OK, what’s going on? I thought you liked EJ. Don’t you?

No, I do like him, OK?

OK, so then what’s the problem? Why don’t you want us to get married? Sweetheart, you know we’ve been planning this wedding for a while now. I thought you were happy about it. Did something change? Sweetheart, you can talk to me. You know that, right?

It’s because of–

Because of what?

Because of… Eric.

[sighs]

Don’t you worry. The asset has been contacted and should be arriving in Salem any moment.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

How are you so sure about that?

You forget you’re talking to Stefan DiMera here?

[laughs]

OK, OK, maybe that came off a little more unnecessarily arrogant than I had planned. But I am sure because I put out feelers and should be hearing back anytime.

Oh, all right, then, Mr. Stefan DiMera. Speaking of feelers, do you have any idea what we should do while we wait?

I think I could come up with a few ideas.

[both laugh]

So you were afraid that Stefan was going to do exactly what your father had done to you, that he was going to take away your girl.

[dramatic music] So I imagine you did everything in your power to make sure that wouldn’t happen… Which included hiring someone to kill Stefan.

So you think… everything I did to try to keep Gabi, it was because of what happened with my father all those years ago.

I think your obsessive behavior, even though irrational, comes from that early trauma that you suffered, the loss of that. And I think we may have gotten to the core of your problem.

Hey, Steph, it’s me. I just– I’m sorry to bug you. I know you had an early-morning meeting. Yeah, we just didn’t get to see each other this morning, so I thought maybe we could talk.

[knock at door] Call me– call me back if you can. OK, bye.

[chuckles] Hey, EJ, what are you– Come on in. What are you doing? What brings you by?

Well, I’ve been meaning to stop by for ages, see the new place. It’s–ah, it’s quite cozy, isn’t it?

[scoffs] Yeah. Yeah, compared to where you’re living.

[laughs] Well, as long as you are happy here. I would have brought you a housewarming gift, but there was no time. I’m afraid I’ve come on a rather urgent matter.

Is everything OK?

It’s more than OK. In fact, my life is about to change, much for the better, actually.

[sighs]

This is about Eric? That’s why you don’t want me to marry EJ?

Well, I–I mean, you know how much I care about Eric. I have ever since I was, like, a little girl. He was my stepdad, but he felt like my real dad. And I don’t know. I just loved him is all.

Honey, I know you do. And–and he did too. I mean, he still does.

I guess.

Of course he does. And just because I’m not married to him anymore doesn’t mean that you can’t have a relationship. He’s always there for you. You know that, right?

I do. But you guys loved each other so much. It’s, like, childish, I guess. But I always thought you two would get married again one day.

It’s not childish, honey. In fact, I used to think that too. No, but that’s not gonna happen, right, because Eric has moved on with Sloan and I have moved on with EJ. And the three of us, you, me, and EJ and– ooh, and your little brother or sister…

[chuckles] We’re gonna be a family.

So you’re into Holly.

Yeah. Yeah, she’s great. I mean, don’t you think so?

I do. I love that girl. I mean, we–

[chuckles] We spent a lot of time together when I was married to her mother.

Right, yeah, and I was-

I was sad to hear about it when my dad told me about the divorce. You guys seemed like the perfect couple to me.

Yeah. So did– did you ask Holly out?

Oh, no. Nothing’s gonna happen there.

Why not?

[sighs] OK, if I tell you, Uncle Eric, you just got to promise not to say anything, OK? If Holly found out I told you, she’d just– she’d be totally pissed at me.

OK, she’s not in any kind of trouble, is she?

Oh, no. No, no, no, nothing like that. It’s just, she’s into this guy, but he’s totally wrong for her. I mean, for one thing, he’s just, like, way too old for–

[sighs] Wow. I haven’t thought about Xiao-Xing in so many years. But… talking about it today made me feel… better, somehow lighter.

I’m glad.

And maybe now that I understand my behavior with Gabi, the desperation, maybe now I can… finally be free of the hold she’s had over me.

I hope so. You should be so proud of yourself for having the courage to be so open about your feelings, about your pain.

[dramatic music] I hope you continue your therapy. I hope you continue to be as open as you have been today. And I hope you’re determined to drop these destructive patterns that you have.

Oh, I am, Dr. Evans. I’m determined. This whole time, I’ve just been telling myself that I can get over Gabi and I can do it on my own. I was trying to convince myself that that was true. But I know now that it wasn’t. I know I needed help and still do. But today… because of you, for the first time, I actually think I can get over Gabi.

[laughter]

I got to hand it to you, that was a– that was a great way to kill time.

I told you I’m full of ideas.

[sighs] Any word?

Not yet.

Oh, well, then round two?

What, are you trying to kill me? I thought Li was the target, huh?

[phone beeps]

Oh, wait, is that what I think it means?

Oh, pay dirt. All right, no time to waste. Got to go pick up the asset.

OK, go, go, go, go. Go get dressed. Go get that asset.

I’m going to get that asset.

Johnny, hey.

Hey, hey.

You need a table?

How are you? Actually, no, thank you. But I do need something else. Listen, I know it’s a little early in the day, but I was hoping I could get, you know, a tray of sliders, maybe a few pigs in a blanket.

[laughs] Of course. I think we can manage that.

All right.

What’s going on? You having a party?

No. Actually, my– my dad and Nicole are getting married today, so…

OK.

Yeah.

Well, that’s– that’s great. Yeah, Nicole, she always did love those sliders.

Yeah. Yeah, my dad said he just wanted to make sure she had everything she wanted today.

OK, so how many you think you’re gonna need?

Sweetheart, I know how you feel about Eric. But in time, hopefully you’ll have just as close of a relationship with EJ. In the meantime, can you find it in your heart to come to our wedding? I mean, I don’t want to pressure you, but… I would really– be really sad if you didn’t come.

[sighs] Of course I’ll be there, mom. I know this day is really important to you.

Thank you. You know you’re, like, the best daughter in the world, right?

Yeah, you’ve told me only, like,million times.

Well, it bears repeating over and over and over.

[both chuckle] Listen, I have to go because I made some alterations to my dress at that shop at the square. Have to make it a little more baby-bump friendly. So I’m gonna go.

Do you want me to come with you?

No, that’s OK. You can use that time to get ready. Why don’t you wear that green taffeta dress, you know, we got at that little boutique on Magnolia, the name of which I can’t remember, but it’s really pretty?

I was thinking of the black one, actually. We got it at the same place.

Yeah, black one, isn’t that a little, like, you know, fitted and tight?

No, it really isn’t. OK, fine, the green one, whatever.

[chuckles] I will see you at the wedding. Mwah.

Yup, see you at the wedding.

Mm-hmm. Love you.

Love you.

You and Nicole are getting married today?

[laughs] We are. We are. Nothing–nothing extravagant, just a small gathering at the house, just the two of us and Johnny and Holly, of course.

Wait, what about Tony and Anna?

They’re out of town, unfortunately. And of course, I’m not on the best of terms with Stefan and Gabi at the moment.

Oh, yeah, were you ever?

My point is, I would like to have at least one of my brothers there. And I’d be thrilled if it were you. And of course, we’d be delighted to have Stephanie as well.

Yeah, Stephanie and I, we’re not really in the best place right now.

Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. What happened?

We got into a fight. So I’m not really sure what’s gonna happen.

A fight? What–what was it about? Sorry, never mind. None of my business.

No, it’s fine. It’s fine. It’s– you know, it’s Abigail.

Ah.

Stephanie feels threatened by– by me not being able to move on the way she wishes I could. And I still feel attached to Abby or, I don’t know, at least the memory of her. And, you know, I just can’t fully commit to anyone else.

Yeah, I get that.

Yeah. Anyway, like I said, though, she had a– she has an early-morning meeting, and I don’t really know what the rest of her day looks like, So I can’t speak for her. But me, I’m– I’m happy as hell. I’ll be there.

I’m glad. I’m glad. Because honestly, we can’t have it without you.

What do you mean?

We want you to perform the ceremony.

What?

[laughs] Yes.

You want me to marry you and Nicole?

Yes. As you know, I’m not a religious man. And honestly, I think a priest would have some reluctance setting foot in my house, let alone consecrate my marriage.

You got a point there. What about a justice of peace?

Too impersonal. This is an important day, and I want to be surrounded by people we love. And even more than that…

[sighs] All right, it’s my wedding day. I’m allowed to be sappy, so I’m going to tell you just this once.

OK.

[sighs]

[dramatic music] I admire you, Chad. I know it’s a bit odd. I’m the older brother, after all. But the fact of the matter is, I look at you as a role model. I know we’ve had our ups and downs, but… when all is said and done… You are the type of man that I wish I was.

Oh-ho-ho. I’m touched. I really am. And it would be an honor to marry you guys.

Excellent. Excellent. Well, everything is set. Now all I need is my bride.

My dad and Nicole are getting married today.

Eric. Eric.

[sighs]

Hey, Holly.

Oh, hey, Johnny.

Wow, you look great.

You think so?

Yeah, that’s a great dress.

Oh, thanks.

Yeah. Listen, what was-

what was all that about earlier? You really–you’re not cool with the wedding?

Not exactly.

Why not? I mean, why don’t you want my dad to marry your mom?

[phone ringing]

Why are you calling me? What do you want, Gabi?

Li, I need your help, please. I’ve been kidnapped!

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[shouting, screaming]

Ugh, I hate that I let you talk me into watching these stupid zombies, blood and guts and blech!

[growls]

[phone rings]

It’s the hospital. Eric Brady. Oh. Yeah, I understand. Thanks for calling.

[somber music]

What is it?

I can’t believe it. He died.

And fade to black.

Did all of those people really have to die?

Uh, it’s a horror movie.

And there are five more “Scream” movies if you want to have a Halloween night marathon.

Yeah, no offense, but I think I’ll pass. Ten bloody murders in one night is plenty for me.

Actually, it was seven.

Mm.

Yeah, Chanel doesn’t love the scary flicks.

Then she’s missing out. I’m super into ’em, and I totally love the “Scream” movies. If you want to watch another one, Johnny, I’m down.

Really? Are you sure that’s a good idea?

I’m not a kid, Chanel. Besides, there’s so much more to the movies than just the kills. I mean, what about how the danger brought Gale and Dewey together?

Yeah. Sure, always nice to add a little romance with your horror.

I couldn’t agree more.

Whatever.

You know, um, fear and sexual arousal are very closely linked in the human brain.

Hmm. Well, my human brain just reminded me that I have to get to the bakery, because I have to prep for tomorrow. So I will not be getting any sleep tonight.

Are you sure you have to go?

Unfortunately. Walk me out to the car?

Oh, you mean in case Ghostface is waiting out there for you ready to stab you multiple times?

Oh, hilarious.

Don’t worry. I can take care of that guy.

[jazzy music]

Hmm. Maybe a little danger can bring me and Johnny together, too.

I hope you don’t mind that I slipped into something more comfortable.

No, of course not.

[thunder booming]

Oh, sounds like there’s going to be a storm tonight. You’re welcome to stay. Not that I’m expecting you to stay.

Well, I do appreciate the offer, but I’m trying to take John and Marlena’s advice to heart.

You mean that we shouldn’t try so hard?

Yeah. Are you OK with that?

OK with what? Just spending time together, just hanging out and seeing where that will take us? Yeah, that sounds good to me.

[both chuckling]

[sighs]

[phone rings] Mm. Oh. I won’t get that.

Well, maybe you should. It might be important.

Oh, OK. Unknown caller. Ooh. Hello?

[thunder booming] Are you serious? Oh– Oh, OK. Uh-huh. Yeah. Well, thanks. Keep us posted.

[phone beeps]

Everything all right?

That was Commissioner Hernandez. A homicidal maniac just escaped from Bayview.

[ominous music]

[thunder booming]

“Pet Semetary,” huh? Aren’t you coming to bed?

I, uh, thought I’d give you some space, sleep out here.

Chad, I hate that we had that fight.

Yeah, me, too.

Can we talk?

Yeah.

I was– I was laying alone in bed, and I realized something. I think that you and I weren’t actually meant to be together, after all.

What, Steph? Don’t say that.

No, it’s OK. Breaking up is for the best. But I do love you, Chad. So I want to give you something to show you how much.

Give me what?

I’m going to bring Abigail back to life.

[dramatic music]

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

Steph, what the hell are you even talking about?

OK, I know it sounds crazy. But my parents found this diary a long time ago on one of their adventures.

What diary?

It was written by this man named Gideon in the s. He wrote about how his wife died tragically. But he was able to cast a magic spell to resurrect her. And that’s what I’m going to do, with a little help, to bring back the love of your life.

[laughs]

[knock at door]

I’ll get it. Mom, hi.

Hi.

Did you bring it?

Yes. And everything we need to cast the spell.

OK, Kayla, you’re a doctor. You don’t seriously believe in any of this.

Well, being someone who just recently came back from the dead, I do believe in the power of love. So I have the solution already. I just need something of Abigail’s.

I don’t– I don’t have anything.

Here. It’s Abigail’s wedding ring. I found it hidden away in your closet.

Steph.

No, it’s OK. I’m glad that you kept it. Because tonight, you’re going to get to put it back on her finger.

[thunder booming]

Eric. Who died?

Mr. Dorsey, the former parishioner I visited– visited in the hospital.

[thunder booming] I can’t believe he– I need to pay my last respects.

Well, I’m going with you.

Tate, where are you?

Boo!

[screams] Damn it, Tate. What took you so long?

I was giving candy to the trick-or-treaters. What’s the, uh– the emergency? What’s the big favor that you need?

I need you to put this on, then go around to the French doors in the living room and stalk me.

Stalk you?

Is that a problem?

Uh, I just thought you didn’t want me going all stalker-y.

I said I wanted to be friends, and friends help each other out, right?

[sighs] What do I do once I’m at the door?

Not much. OK, first, I’ll act all scared and run to Johnny. Once he comes back, you just let him see you and chase you off. Then I go into his arms and let him comfort me.

Seems like a lot of trouble to get a boy to like you.

Do you want to be my friend or not?

Fine. Fine. I’m putting on the mask. OK? Oh, god. Ugh.

Oh, I almost forgot. Here.

Whoa. This is a real knife.

Well, obviously, I didn’t have time to go to the Halloween store, so I just grabbed it from the kitchen. Now, come on. Let’s see what you got.

Argh. How do I look?

Like someone a girl needs saving from.

[light jazzy music]

This is the second breakout in a month from that loony bin!

Yeah, I wonder who got out this time.

Oh.

[light bulbs buzzing] Oh! Oh, damn! Can anybody else in this town besides me do their jobs? Oh, I don’t know, who do I call to read my first? The health department for not securing Bayview? Maybe the power company, so they can get the lights back on. Oh. Oh! Oh. Ugh. Abraham? Abraham. Oh, my god. Abraham. Who did this to you?

I did.

[dramatic music]

Whitley.

I sure hope Chanel doesn’t mind me borrowing this.

Oh, he’s still alive. But you could have killed him.

Now, why would I try to kill my own husband?

He’s not your husband.

[scoffs]

[groans]

Oh, Abraham. Oh, you’re OK, Abraham. I got you. Oh, are you OK?

Yes. Yeah, I am, I am, I am. Ugh.

Oh, thank god.

This is going to– this is going to sound strange, but– I remember.

What?

I remember everything.

You mean you remember me?

Oh, I remember you, Whitley King. You’re the lunatic who kidnapped me and tried to make me believe that you’re my wife.

[thunder booming]

[tense music]

[elevator dings]

[light bulbs buzzing]

Hmm. Where is everybody?

I’ll go find a nurse and see where they put Mr. Dorsey.

OK, I’m going wait here.

OK.

[ominous music]

[sighs] Oof. Hate hospitals at night. There’s something so creepy about them.

Boo!

[gasps]

Jeez. Jumpy much?

Nicole. No, I just didn’t– didn’t see you there.

Clearly. I didn’t think you’d be one to scare so easily.

Yeah, well, Halloween’s kind of got me on edge a little bit. Anyway, what are you doing here?

Oh, picking up another prescription. There’s just so many to keep track of these days.

Yeah. Is that supposed to be like a dig?

Yeah.

Run!

Oh, my god.

Run!

What? Why?

Listen, I don’t have time to explain. But you’d both better come with me if you want to live.

What is going on?

Come on!

OK.

Come on!

Johnny! Johnny!

Holly, hey. What? What is it?

There is someone outside. He was watching me.

What? Where?

Outside the French doors.

OK, just stay here. I’m going to go check it out. All right?

Sure. I’ll stay here all alone, by myself, during a creepy storm on Halloween night while some crazed stalker’s on the property!

OK, OK, all right. Just, you can come with me, but stay close.

Don’t worry. I will.

[groans]

[scoffs]

[ring clatters]

[eerie music]

[liquid trickling]

We call the soul of Abigail Johanna Deveraux DiMera. Rest thou now in the reaper’s grim grip, though one’s love here still holds fast. Memento mori, amor aeternus est. Death is not forever. Love is eternal. Though ye have passed through the veil and into the light, we call ye in the name of this man’s devotion to cross back into this darkness.

OK, that was, um, dramatic. I don’t think it worked, though.

[knock at door]

It did work. That must be Abigail.

Looks like the storm’s been banging against the doors. Maybe that’s what spooked you.

I saw a man, Johnny. What, you don’t believe me?

It’s not that I don’t believe you, OK? It’s just that sometimes, after you watch a scary movie, shadows can start to look like serial killers.

They weren’t shadows. Someone is out there. Look, I’m going to lock the front door. Oh, my god!

[screams]

Holly! Hey, hey!

[gasping] Go! Go!

I’m not Whitley King. She’s Whitley King.

No. No, no, no. She’s my wife, Paulina Price.

Oh, uh-uh, hey, sweetheart, she just smacked you over the head with that rolling pin. She must have scrambled up your brains.

You know who I am. I am your beloved Paulina, and I’m here to rescue you from this homicidal maniac.

[chuckles]

[ominous music]

What is going on, Eric? Who is out there?

Oh, you know I came here to see Mr. Dorsey, the old parishioner, a friend of mine.

The man you visited a few days ago?

Yeah. He died.

Oh, no.

But the thing is, he isn’t dead anymore.

What?

I was standing next to his bedside saying a prayer to save his immortal soul. And then he tried to bite me.

Bite you? Like a zombie?

Yeah, like a zombie. The thing is, I was lucky I got away.

So– so what you’re saying is that there’s a zombie that’s running loose around this hospital?

That would explain the lockdowns.

The hospital is on lockdown, because Mr. Dorsey isn’t the only zombie out there. I saw at least five other zombies out there when I was running to get back to you.

[chuckles]

What is so funny?

Oh, come on, guys. Zombies? This has to be some kind of elaborate Halloween prank. Eric, are you in on this?

Sloan, listen to me. You can’t–

Sorry, I just– let’s just see what really–

No, don’t! Don’t open that door! You cannot go out there!

Don’t worry. If they turn me, I’ll make sure to eat Nicole first.

Are you insane?

[thunder booming]

[gasps] What was that?

They’re out there.

That door’s not going to hold them forever.

[zombies growling]

Steve.

I hope I got here in time. I found these pages under some files.

What?

Yeah, they were torn out of the diary.

What do they say?

Well, Sweetness, it’s kind of shocking. Because it looks like his wife, Emily, wasn’t the gentle soul Gideon so fondly remembered.

[thunder booming] She was something else.

What do you mean “something else”?

He called her a rotting, murderous corpse.

No.

No.

It’s a good thing I found these pages, huh?

Well, it’s too late, because we already performed the ritual.

Oh, no.

Yeah, but it didn’t– it didn’t work, though, right? I mean, Abby’s not here.

[thunder booming]

[squelching]

Wait, do you hear that? It sounds like wet footsteps.

Listen, if the spell did work and Abigail is on her way here, the only thing to do is send her back to her grave.

Wait, what– what are you– what are you doing?

Listen. According to Gideon, you’ve summoned an abomination. Whoever or whatever comes through that door may look like your dead wife, but it won’t be Abigail.

So– no, no! You’re just going to shoot her?

Chad, you heard what it says in the diary.

No, I’m not going to stand by and just watch this happen.

Close your eyes. I’ll make it quick.

Steve.

[gun clicks] Oh!

[tense music]

Give me the gun.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

Chad! Chad! Stop, Chad!

Don’t do this, man!

Chad!

Steve! Oh! Oh. Steve! Oh, god!

Steve. Steve, can you hear me?

What– what happened? The gun– the gun didn’t go off! You heard! I didn’t– I didn’t do anything.

It was Abigail.

What?

Huh?

I saw her.

What– what do you mean you saw her?

It was dark, but I could just make it out. She was– she was covered in mud, and her face and her body were rotting!

What, no, no, that’s not possible.

She grabbed Papa, and she snapped his neck, and then– and then she was gone.

[thunder booming] Mom, is he–

He’s– he’s not breathing, and his heart has stopped.

[gasps]

How– how could this have happened?

Chad, we have to get him to a hospital.

I can’t. I have to go. I’m so sorry. I have to go. I have to go find Abigail.

[breathing heavily]

[zombies growling]

Oh, my god. They’re going to bust through the door. What do we do?

I think you– I think you have to get at their head. It’s the only way to stop him.

This isn’t happening.

Shh.

Shh.

[zombies growling] They moved on. They’ll be back. They’re hungry.

For human flesh?

This is all my fault. I did this.

Yeah, that sounds about right to me. What is it that you did, exactly?

I wasn’t talking to you. You know what? Why don’t you wait in the hallway and let the adults talk for a few minutes?

Oh, yeah. I’m sure you’d love to see me as a zombie snack, Nicole, but I’d rather hear your confession.

I’m sure. Look. I– I don’t know how to say this, but a few months ago, I made up this lie that there was a virus running rampant in the hospital so that I could get a swab from your cheek for your paternity test.

OK, so?

So now, there’s a real virus. So I tempted fate or god or whatever, and now, my baby is never going to be born, or worse, it’s going to be born a zombie baby.

[scoffs] Zombie baby?

Oh, scoff all you want, but you’re going to die in here. And the last thing I want is to die with a guilty conscience. My baby deserves better.

Nicole, I appreciate your honesty. It means a lot.

If we’re all going to die in here, then I have a confession I’d like to make, too.

What kind of confession?

Eric, that baby that Nicole’s carrying– it’s not EJ’s. It’s yours.

[dramatic music]

I’m Paulina Price, your wife. Here, I can prove it. Our wedding day. Best day of my life. Well, some of it was.

[thunder booming]

This is not you in the picture with me. She is.

Let me see that.

[gasps] What the hell?

[gasps]

Oh, you really are delusional, Whitley.

You switched all the photos, didn’t you? Oh, Abraham. You got to know she’s lying. She’s–

What’s the matter, Whitley? Cat got your tongue?

Why you– wait. Cat? Who put all these cats in my apartment? Oh!

[light bulbs buzzing]

What are you saying, Sloan?

What I’m saying is, I– I switched the paternity test at the hospital. I made it look like EJ was the father of Nicole’s baby.

I’m the father?

So that means this baby I’m carrying is ours.

I guess it is. You know how much I wanted a child.

How could you do this, you heartless bitch.

I was afraid of losing you, Eric. I’m sorry.

Damn you, Sloan Peterson.

[panting]

Eric, Eric. What is it, Eric?

I don’t know. I was running away when one of the zombies attacked me. He must have bitten me. Augh!

Oh!

[panting]

No.

I’m infected

Oh, my god.

From what I’ve seen, it won’t take long before I’m one of them.

[panting]

[thunder booming]

I almost caught him, but uh, I lost him in the rain. Hey, I need to get you to the hospital, I think. You’re probably going to need stitches. Hey, are you OK?

No, I’m definitely not OK. Are you still on hold with ?

Yeah, apparently, Halloween is a busy night for them.

[loud thud]

What was that?

It came from upstairs.

No one else is home.

You know what?

What are you doing?

He’s going to need a lot more than stitches when I find him.

Wait, Johnny! Oh, great.

[ominous music]

Don’t scream.

[panting] Tate?

What happened to your arm?

What do you mean what happened to my arm? You cut me, you freak.

I did not. I just got here.

What are you talking about? You just came through the foyer.

No, I didn’t. I tried to come in through the French doors like we talked about, but it’s all muddy outside, and I didn’t want to ruin my shoes. So I circled around and came in through the kitchen.

But if you didn’t slash me, then who did?

[knife slashing]

[gasping]

[breathing heavily]

I couldn’t find her…

Oh, my god. What happened?

It was Abigail. She came back. She killed my mother, too.

Hey, there’s no one upsta– Holly, what happened here?

[panting]

[knife slashing] No! Johnny!

[gasping] What the hell is wrong with you? Why would you kill him? Who are you?

Chanel? Why?

Let me tell you a little story, Holly, about when I was in college and I was just a little older than you. You see, like you, I was in love with an older man, and his wife, she tried to come between us.

What– what happened to her?

That bitch? Well, she’s dead now, too.

Why kill Johnny? What did he do to you?

Don’t act like you don’t know.

Because of me? I’m the reason?

I know you wanted him. And I could tell he had feelings for you, too. You two both had so much more in common than he and I did, and you both loved those scary movies.

You really believed he had feelings for me?

You didn’t think I was just going to roll over and let you have him, did you? He got what he deserved. And now, it’s your turn.

Call my daughter, Chanel. She’ll tell you these are not my damn cats. Oh, I’m the one, the only Paulina Price.

If you’re Paulina Price, then why are you wearing that?

What– oh!

[gasps] No! No! This isn’t right.

You escaped from Bayview tonight, and you came to my apartment to hurt us both, to kill us.

Oh, no! No! That wasn’t me! That was you!

Don’t you worry, Paulina. I will protect you from her.

Oh, thank you, Darling.

Oh, Abe, Abe. Please, it’s me. And I don’t know what she did to you, but I’m Paulina. Abe, you– please, please! You have to remember!

[phone beeps]

Rafe, it’s Abe. We have that lunatic Whitney King, who escaped from Bayview and came here to hurt us. Now, she needs to be locked up where we’ll never see her again.

That’s right.

[gasps]

I don’t feel so good.

It’s OK.

We have to get help.

I can go look for a doctor.

You can’t go out there. There’s too many of them.

Well, we can’t stay in here. I mean, what if you turn?

There’s only one choice.

[panting]

Eric, what are you doing? Eric.

There should– there should be enough sedative in here to do what needs to be done.

[groaning]

Oh, my god. What are you doing? Eric.

Please.

No.

Please, I need you to kill me before I kill you both.

No.

No, I don’t want to turn into one of them. I don’t want to end up eating you both… or– or my unborn child.

[panting]

I can’t. I– I can’t lose you. I’m sorry.

[panting]

Hey, easy. No.

If you really loved him, you would do what’s right for him and his unborn child.

Are you– No!

[gasping]

Oh! Oh! You bitch. You killed him.

I had to. I couldn’t just sit back and watch the man I love turn into some undead monster.

Abby did this? Are you sure?

She murdered my parents.

[tense music] I shot her… over and over and over again, but she didn’t even flinch.

It’s just so horrible.

Don’t worry, Chad. I saved one bullet. For you.

Stephanie, what are you doing?

I tried to make you happy. I tried to love you. Your obsession with Abigail did this. I don’t know if she’s dead or alive, but either way, you can wait for her in hell.

Stephanie, no.

[tense music]

[gunshot]

[gasping] It was just a nightmare.

[sighs]

[panting]

Are you really going to make me chase you around like a scared animal?

I thought you couldn’t stand the sight of blood.

I thought so, too. Turns out, now that I’ve had a taste of it, I just can’t get enough.

[gasping] This is my worst nightmare.

No. Oh, no.

[thunder booming] He didn’t deserve this.

Finally, something we agree on.

What are you doing? Ah! No! What did you do?

As you die, I will leave you with this thought.

[thunder booming] I will always have Eric’s baby to remind me of the love we shared. Eric, I will take good care of our baby. I promise.

[thunder booming]

Oh, my god. Eric. Eric.

What? What is it?

I thought–

You thought what?

I thought– nothing, never mind. I’m sorry I woke you.

No, it’s OK. I was having the craziest dream.

What were you dreaming about?

I don’t remember. I’m suddenly really hungry.

[scoffs]

[sighs]

But Abe, I love you.

Throwing yourself at me is only going to make things worse.

We belong together.

[sighs] I thought we were going to be able to do this the easy way, but it looks like we’re going to have to do this the hard way.

[screams]

[thunder booming]

Abe?

[sighs]

You know, you’re a beautiful bride. I just– I just wish I could remember that day.

Oh. Our wedding day. Ah. It’s me and you.

Who else would it be?

I don’t know.

Are you all right? You know, we were watching the movie, and you just dozed off.

Oh, well, I’m better now. I dreamed that you forgot who I was again. But you do know who I am, right?

[chuckling] Yes, of course. You are the one and only Paulina Price.

Damn right, I am.

[chuckles] Whew! Too much scary stuff. But being here with you now is it’s treats and no tricks.

Well, Happy Halloween, Paulina.

[chuckling]

Happy Halloween, Abraham.

[eerie music]

[thunder booming]

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