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Days of Our Lives Transcript

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[dogs barking in distance]

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

Yes, definitely.

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

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

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

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

Abe.

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

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

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

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

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

[cell phone ringing] Hey, Julie.

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

Uh, yeah, he actually did.

Well, tell me, what was it?

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

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

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

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

It was really good. Yeah.

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

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

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

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

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

There’s only one other choice.

And that is?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yeah, I guess so.

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

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

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

So Dr. Greene reassured you?

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

Thank you.

I love you so much.

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

What? Hate you?

Mm-hmm. I could never hate you.

Oh.

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

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

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

Yeah, of course. What is it?

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

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

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

[door clicks open, keys jingling]

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

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

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

That is definitely the important thing.

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

And?

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

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

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

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

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

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 [crickets chirping]

Wait.   You want to leave Salem and go where?

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

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

Ah, there she is.

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

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

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

Or he could walk through that door right now.

Oh my- [exhales]

Oh, thank God!  Oh, Chad.

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

Yeah.

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

OK.  I’m going to go check on them.

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

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

Chad?  What did he say?

Clyde.  Been a long time.

Not long enough.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julie–  he said that Abigail is still alive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You hang tight.  I’ll be back.

Think about what I said.

[chuckles]  Yeah.

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

Of course.

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

No, but I’m an expert eater.

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

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

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

You know me too well.

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

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

[sighs] You and I never finished our conversation.

You need to start talking.

Or else what?

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

So-what are you thinking now?

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

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

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

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

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

[sighs]

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

Um, if you’ll excuse me.

Yeah.

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

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

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

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

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

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

So she took me back to go see her body.

Do you want to know what I did, Clyde?

I held her.

I touched her.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pinch me.

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

Oh, yeah?

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

Mm, works for me.

[laughs]

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

Oh my god.  So that means–

Lucas, you’re a free man.

Oh, yes!

Oh my god.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer me, please.  [somber music]

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

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

Then why are you here?

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

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

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

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

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  [soft music]

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

That obvious, huh?

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

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

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

Is that a fact?

[clears throat]

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

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

Oh, my.

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

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

[birds chirping]

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

[knocking]

Grandma.

Hi.

Hey. Do you have a second?

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

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

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

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

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

Excuse me, can I ask you a favor?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both: Muah.Well, see you. Yes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warn you?  About what?

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

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

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

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

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

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

I see.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well, then, why am I so unlovable?

Leo, what makes you think you’re unlovable?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Right.

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

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

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

We sure do.

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

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

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

I haven’t figured that out yet.

Well, I say we find out, right now.

[upbeat music playing] Welcome home, son.

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

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

Oh, this will also help me move on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Your name is Mark Greene?

It is.

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

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

Yeah, we binged it over the holidays.

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

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

Yeah, sounds like.

Yeah.

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

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

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