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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[suspenseful music]

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My, my. Girl, you do get around.

Leo, what are you doing here?

I live in this building, remember? And according to the guest registry, which I may or may not take a peek at two times a day, you do not.

Ha. This is not what you think.

[gasps] So it’s even better? Oh, my imagination is on fire.

Well, hose it off. It’s a false alarm.

Oh, that’s what they all say, cookie.

Leo, where I spend the night is my business.

And maybe Lady Whistleblower’s.

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Hi, my love.

Nope, not your love.

Hi, I– I’m sorry. I thought I heard Tripp come back home.

No, sorry to disappoint. Seems like his -hour shift has turned into overtime.

OK, um, well, then, I’m just going to go back in my room and meditate.

You know, Wendy, you could meditate later, right?

Yeah.

Great, great, you know what? I’m going to make us a cup of coffee and then you and I, we can have a woman-to-woman chat.

[playful suspenseful music]

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[inhales deeply] One year ago today, you made me remember my love for you. And boy, did I remember.

[soft dramatic music] We made up for lost time.

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[sighing] Oh, my God.

[door opens] How did we end up here?

[door closes]

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[sighs]

Morning. Any coffee left for me?

You know where the pot is.

Right. Hey, do you know if my dad’s up?

Well, Johnny… since I am my brother’s keeper, I happen to have his minute-by-minute schedule in my phone. Let me check it for you.

Jeez, Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Uncle Stefan, come on, the sky is clear. The grass is green. It’s a beautiful day. And I’ve got some big news.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. Chanel and I are getting married on Valentine’s Day.

Good for you, Johnny.

[scoffs]

“Good for you, Johnny”? You’re not even going to congratulate me?

Sorry, kid, it’s kind of hard for me to get excited about somebody getting married. You see, I got married six months ago, and right now, my wife’s in federal prison.

Yeah, I know. And–and that sucks, but… don’t you have a thing with Ava Vitali?

That is none of your damn business.

[tense music]

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[indistinct chatter]

Hi, Kayla.

Hey.

Happy crack of dawn.

Oh, yeah. Same to you. You know, sorry, I just got off of a long shift. And I know you’re probably not open, but I ordered online some of your fabulous mini banana muffins. I wanted to surprise Steve and Stephanie. Any chance they’re done?

Oh, well, they will be out of the oven in a couple of minutes and then they still need a few more to cool down. But if you want to wait, then it gives you just enough time to admire my engagement ring.

[Chanel laughs]

Oh, look at you. Congratulations. Wow, that Johnny DiMera is a lucky man.

Yeah, I’m the lucky one. We’re actually getting married on Valentine’s Day.

Ah, that’s what Steve and I did.

Oh, my God. Well then, hey, it worked out for you too.

Yeah, we’re pretty crazy about each other still. That’s a plus.

[chuckles]

Yes, definitely, definitely.

Boy, your mom must be so thrilled.

She is, and it’s giving her something to focus on other than her illness.

Good morning.

Good morning, Dr. Horton. You have a patient waiting in the exam room.

Really? This early? Who is it?

Oh, it’s listed as confidential.

[suspenseful music]

That’s strange. OK. Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

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[door opens]

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Oh, you’rethe mystery patient.

[sighs] I guess it helps being mayor.

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

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Well, Lady W, I’m so sorry to deprive you of what would surely be titillating, if not perhaps mind-blowing gossip, but Everett and I are colleagues, just like you and me.

Hmm. Colleagues with benefits?

No, just friends.

Mm, but Harry and Sally clearly taught us that men and women cannot just be friends because the sex part gets in the way.

Yeah, well that movie came out decades ago, maybe early ‘s, I believe. So it’s quite dated, in my opinion.

Oh, it is not dated. It’s a classic. And do not slander the genius that is the late, great Nora Ephron.

Leo, my purpose for being with Everett last night is, as I think I’ve already mentioned, none of your business. And speaking of business…

[suspenseful music] You do want to keep your job, don’t you, Lady Blowhard?

I sense a threat coming.

Not only am I tight with Everett, I’m also close to his boss, who also happens to be your boss.

There’s the setup.

And as your boss’s PR consultant, I would hate to tell him that Lady Whistleblower’s column is a detriment to his newspaper.

And there’s the threat. I’ll see ya.

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[sighs]

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[knocking]

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Any chest pain?

No.

Numbness or vision changes?

No.

All right, well, let’s look at your neck. It feels like the same size to me. But why don’t we do an ultrasound just to be safe?

Mm. Oh, can we do it now?

Of course. Have you had anything to drink in the last few hours?

No, no, I just woke up kind of panicky, hard breathing. And I just came right over here.

I’m very glad you did. We’re going to make sure that you feel much calmer before you leave because you are in excellent hands, and you are going to get the best care possible.

Oh, thank you. Thank you so much, Sarah.

I know that the radiology schedule is pretty tight today, but I will get you in as fast as I can.

Oh, oh, thank you, but, Sarah, please don’t hold someone else back on my account. I wouldn’t want anyone thinking that the mayor interfered with their health care.

That’s very thoughtful of you, but don’t worry. We will make it all work.

Oh, thank you.

Paulina, would you like me to call Chanel?

Absolutely not!

[tense notes]

[soft tense music]

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Oh, oh, oh, oh.

[sighs]

 

[groaning]

No, no, no, no.

[shushes] Sorry, go back to sleep.

 

[groaning]

Go back to sleep.

Pretty rough night, baby. I was out late with John.

Out late? I talked to you after : PM, and you said you were on your way to bed.

Marlena texted me, and she wanted me to meet him. She’s worried about him. So am I.

Is this work-related?

No. No, listen, just never mind. It’s really not a big deal.

[clears throat]

Marlena calls you after : p.m. and it’s not a big deal?

[somber suspenseful music]

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OK. It’s about Constantine. John and I don’t trust him, and we don’t think Maggie should either.

Well, I’ve heard this before. Do you have something– something new?

Well maybe just a new take on it, on him, his history with Victor.

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Something’s not right.

Well, does Maggie agree with you now? I mean, she was– she was pretty taken with him, I mean, at least at first.

Well, unfortunately, she’s still taken with him. Every time John and I try to warn her about him, she shuts us down.

[ominous music]

Well, do you or John have any proof that Maggie’s in real danger?

No, nothing tangible. But I’m telling you, Kayla, the man is dangerous. I mean, his ties to the Greek mafia, that baby kidnapping, not to mention his monumental debts.

Well, you know, Maggie is a strong woman. She clearly trusts that he has changed and that he is a good man at heart.

Well, I’m afraid that if she trusts that he’s anything but a con man and a liar, she’ll regret it.

Well, if he is all that, apparently she is going to have to figure out for herself, OK? So why don’t you try to shake it off and go to sleep, OK?

 

[sighs] I can’t go back to sleep now. I smell–

Trouble?

Banana muffins.

 

[laughs]

[tender music]

I made yours with almond milk. You know, might as well use it up since you love it so much. Tripp absolutely hates it.

Right.

Oh, come on. Sit, sit, sit.

Oh, listen, Wendy. I understand how awkward it can be, you know, having your boyfriend’s mother living with you.

No, Tripp and I are fine with it, really.

Really? I mean, come on. It’s got to be tough, though, right? I mean, you want to let your hair down and you want to be able to just really be who you are.

OK, Ava, I’m sorry that I called you my love. That was really embarrassing, and I should look before I speak.

 

[laughing] No, don’t worry about that. Look, I am saying this because it seems like you and Tripp, that you two have gotten close. I get the impression you’re really into him.

Well, I am.

Yeah? Good. But you know, so here’s the thing. Tripp has been hurt, a lot. Oh, God, by first there was, well, I don’t know, Allie and Haley and Ciara and oh, God knows how many others. But, um… women tend to take advantage of Tripp. You know? They string him along for a while, and they just cast him away. All right, look. I have a reputation of being very direct when I want to be, so I’m just going to come right out and ask you. You for real?

[tense music]

Um, am I for real? OK, I’m not even sure what that means.

What it means, are you interested in my son in a serious way? Because, you know, if you aren’t and you’re just going to kick him to the curb as soon as the next guy comes along, then I’d just rather you bow out now.

 

[scoffs] I must say, Ava, that I do resent you implying that I’m a fickle, insubstantial person. So I’m reluctant to even dignify that with a response.

Look, I’m just concerned about my son, all right? And since you just lost your brother, I’m just wondering if maybe, I don’t know, you’re looking at Tripp as a nice, safe place to land. You know, like a security blanket that’s warm. And if that’s all that he is, then–

No. That is not all he is, Ava. And with all due respect, you are really crossing the line.

Yeah, I may be. But you’ll understand one day when you’re a mother. I’m just looking out for my son’s best interests.

[tense music]

[knock at door]

 

[German accent] Room service!

I didn’t order any– Leo, what–

 

[gasps softly] Are you all right? You look like the before photo in a makeover show.

Um, it was a long night.

Oh, yeah, I know. I just saw Sally leave.

Sally?

She had the nerve to insult Nora Ephron. Can you believe that? Well, she didn’t actually insult her, but close enough. She said that Nora’s most wonderful movie of all time, that would be “When Harry Met Sally,” IMHO, is dated. Can you even?

Leo, what–what–what are you talking about?

Our PR guru? I saw her leaving your room. You two spent the night together.

Wow, OK, you are so out of line, Leo, jeez.

Oh, did somebody wake up on the wrong side of the bed with Ms. Johnson on the other side, AKA the right side?

OK, Leo, we need to talk.

Great! Let’s–

No, no, not here. Stay.

Ugh.

[suspenseful jazz music]

[sighs]

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Let’s go.

OK.

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Here, it’s fresh. I haven’t touched it yet, and you look like you could use it more than me.

Mm, thanks.

Mm-hmm. So are you headed home? You just missed your mom. She was on her way home from the hospital. She left that way, so she didn’t see you.

Wow, thanks.

Mm-hmm.

You’re probably wondering why I’m leaving the Salem Inn at this hour.

Nope, I wasn’t wondering. You know why? Because you’re a grown woman. Whatever you do is your business and no one else’s.

[tender music]

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Well, good news. radiology can get you in for that ultrasound now.

Oh, well, that’s great. Oh! But did someone else get pushed back?

No, no, no. There was a cancellation. So no strings pulled, just pure luck. And how are you feeling now?

Well, I’m feeling a whole lot calmer now, thanks to you.

Well, good, I’m glad. So all right, jewelry off. I know you’ve had this procedure done before. So you know how simple it is. The technician is just going to put a little bit of gel on your neck, place the probe, and start scanning. You’ll be done in about minutes.

Oh, OK. Um, Paulina…

[tender music] I know if it were my mom that was being admitted to the hospital, I would want to be here to support her and hold her hand. You sure that I can’t call Chanel for you?

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Thank you, Chanel.

Mm-hmm.

I wish the rest of this town didn’t feel so free to nose around in other people’s business.

Yeah, I wish that too.

And for some reason, people are so fixated on my love life, which is not that interesting.

[Chanel laughs] Believe me. Wait, is that what I think it is?

Oh, yeah, Johnny and I are engaged.

Oh, my God! Congratulations.

Thank you.

And this ring is beautiful.

I know, right? We are actually getting married on Valentine’s Day, which, I heard, is when your parents tied the knot.

They did.

Yeah.

Best news is you’ll never forget your anniversary.

Oh, my God. Johnny said the exact same thing.

Oh, this is so wonderful, Chanel.

Thank you.

It lifts my spirits to know that there are people out there who are happy and in love.

You know what? I am both of those things.

[phone rings] Ooh.

[sighs] Oh, you know what? I am so sorry. I have to take this.

Oh, God. Go ahead, go ahead. Congrats again.

Thank you.

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Look, I know you said you wanted to chat, but I cannot talk on an empty stomach.

Oh, good, because I’d rather you listen.

[tense music]

Well, I listen much better when I have a mouth full of pastries. And since this was your idea, breakfast is on you.

[sighs]

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Sorry, Uncle Stefan, I had no idea bringing up Ava was going to set you off like that.

You have no right sticking your nose in my personal life. You got that, Johnny? Whatever you were implying is completely untrue. I love my wife.

Right, right, you’re madly in love with your wife. But she’s in prison. You planted a kiss on Ava right here in this living room in front of Chad.

[somber tense music]

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[sighs]

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Johnny…

[sighs] Things in this life aren’t always black and white.

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You’ll understand a little better when you grow up a little bit.

[scoffs]

Oh, right, right, I’m sure that’s it. So about what age would you say I need to be before I get the memo that you can always find a way to justify cheating on your wife? Hey, boys will be boys, right?

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[sighing and laughter]

Mm, mm, really hitting the spot, sweetness.

Mm.

It’s the best way to wake up.

Mm.

Well, second best way.

[laughter and sighs] Mm.

Mm, I’m glad. Ooh, you taste good.

Mm-hmm.

You know what? I really– I just really need to go to sleep. I am beat.

Mm-hmm. OK, you go to sleepy. Are there any more muffins out there?

Yes, but they’re for Stephanie. I’m sure she’s going to want one when she wakes up.

Oh.

[door opens]

Oh, that might be her now. Did you hear that?

I did. Somebody opened the front door.

Yeah.

Stephanie?

[knock at door]

Hey.

Hi.

Did I wake you guys?

No, I worked all night. Listen, there’s some banana muffins in the kitchen if you want.

Ooh, yum. Yes, I will grab them.

[soft dramatic music]

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She just getting home?

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[scoffs] That’s your excuse for insulting me this way? Looking out for your son’s best interests?

Look, I don’t need an excuse to be protective over the most important person in my life. And I’m not insulting you, Wendy.

Mm. I’m just trying to establish that you treat my son with the respect that he deserves.

OK, you are completely off-base. So let me try to make this clear for you. I love Tripp, Tripp loves me, and we want to be together. And I’m not going to suffer the third degree from you or anyone else about our relationship. That is nobody’s business but his and mine.

[phone rings] Harris Michaels.

Let it ring. If it’s important, he’ll call back.

[suspenseful music]

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So where were we?

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We were both being direct.

Right.

So in keeping with that, let me ask you a question. Are you in love with Harris Michaels or Stefan DiMera, or both?

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Listen to me, you little pissant. You have no right to judge me.

Mm, pissant, that’s a–

[inhales deeply] That’s a funny name to call someone. Look, I’m not judging you, OK? I’m not judging you. I’m just telling you what I’ve observed. You’re so madly in love with your wife, but you’re sneaking around. I mean, you’re not even sneaking around. You openly kissed Ava in front of your family members. And I’m just saying I don’t get it. You love Gabi so much. You two waited so long to finally be together again. Then why are you doing this to her?

[somber reflective music]

 

[sighs] Look… I have screwed up a lot of relationships in my life. And Gabi is the one woman that I vowed to be faithful to, and I meant it. And I think about her every minute of every day. And it makes me sick not knowing when or how she’s going to get out of Statesville.

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Then why are you doing this?

Because, Johnny, Ava is… a beautiful and fascinating woman, and I am alone.

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[sighs] You know what? Dude… you don’t have to explain yourself to me, OK? I just hope you can live with wherever this is going.

Me too.

[ominous music]

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Oh.

Uh-oh, come on in. Here, here’s a spot for you right here.

Here you go.

Well, don’t you want them?

No, no, I already had two. I’m good.

Kayla?

No, oh, God. No, I just couldn’t. I’m so tired.

Oh, all for me.

 

[chuckles] So how was your night, baby?

Oh, it was fine.

Oh, Stephanie… if you’re going to stay out all night again, just please let us know. Your mom and I worry about you.

I will let you know next time.

So you think there’ll be a next time soon?

Mom.

OK, OK, you’re right. It’s none of my business. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

Don’t worry. I will be out of your hair soon.

Mm.

Hey, you are not in our hair at all. Nobody’s pressuring you to leave.

Thanks, Dad. You know what? Maybe I will have one more of those.

Oh, you’re lucky it’s not too late. So just out of curiosity, where were you last night?

[soft dramatic music]

I spent the night at a friend’s.

[suspenseful music]

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Creampuff, my favorite. Ah, fruit tart! My favorite!

[gasps] Chocolate-filled croissant, my favorite.

Why do I feel like I’m having breakfast with a toddler?

[quirky tense music]

Everett, do you smash beehives in your free time? Because you are an absolute buzzkill.

Well, it’s not the only thing I’m going to kill, Leo. I better not see a story in Lady Whistleblower’s column about me and Stephanie.

Oh, come on. You telling me the two of you were up all night working on a PR plan for “The Spectator”?

We were just talking.

Oh.

Yeah, and you know, we fell asleep. We’re friends, all right? We’re just friends. There was no hanky-panky.

Well, that’s too bad, because I would certainly hanky your panky. But only if you wanted to hanky mine. It would have to be reciprocal, of course.

Wow, wow, wow.

Mm!

Um… why do you do that?

Why do I do what?

That. Like, hit on or sort of fake hit on every guy you come across?

Not every guy. Only the hot ones that make my heart go pitter-patter. Besides, a fisherman needs to cast a wide net, you know?

Well, forgive me if I’m treading too deep here. But it just–it sort of feels like you’re compensating, like you’re using humor to hide, um… deep-rooted pain.

Isn’t that how everybody uses humor, Mr. Smarty Pants? Ever heard the expression comedy equals tragedy plus time?

I have heard that. Do you have a therapist, Leo?

Not at the moment. But I do read a lot of self-help books, most of which encourage me to live out loud. Hence, my admitting I would hanky your panky. Also, there is take a small step, change your mental maps, remember the end of your life, and perfection equals procrastination.

They all sound, uh, super fascinating. All I’m saying is that self-help books can be great, but talking to somebody might be helpful.

[soft upbeat music]

Well then, I’m glad you’re here.

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You weren’t going to call me?

I didn’t want to drag you away from something important, but Sarah insisted.

And I’m glad she did.

Mm. I just don’t want to be a bother to anyone. I hate it.

[sighs]

[knock at door] Oh, come in. Oh, you called him too?

Of course, I did.

You’re going to be my mama too in a couple of weeks.

 

[chuckling] Oh, two sons-in-law, both sweet and handsome.

[laughter] I am a very lucky lady.

How are you feeling?

Oh, well, all right, I guess. My blood pressure went back down. I’m breathing better.

Yeah, and we will have the results of that ultrasound in the next few days.

 

[sighs] And thanks again, Sarah, for getting me in there so fast. I’m–I’m relieved.

[all chuckle] And starving. Oh, well, who wants breakfast? On me?

That sounds good to me, yeah.

Oh, yeah, that’s why you came, huh?

[laughter] Well, I’m just going to go get dressed. And then I can go, right?

You may, indeed.

OK, I will wait outside. And I’m glad you’re feeling better, Paulina.

Mm-hmm.

[soft dramatic music] Oh, oh, baby girl.

[laughs] You are one lucky lady too.

And don’t I know it, Mama.

[laughter]

Well, are you in love with Harris Michaels?

You know, it turns out I’m not a fan of being interrogated either. So I’m not going to dignify that with a response.

[Wendy chuckles softly]

[suspenseful music] We good?

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Sure. I have to go meditate now.

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Talking to me can do that to a person.

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[phone rings] Ugh, not again.

[Ava sputters]

[phone rings] Oh, Harris! Just give it a rest, will you?

Uh, it’s not Harris, Ava. It’s me.

[ominous music]

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Ava, are you still talking to that cop after what he pulled on you at the station? Ava, it is not safe. That hotshot is hell-bent on blowing Clyde’s operation sky-high. Remember the operation where he has us laundering money and drugs through the bistro?

Oh, I sure as hell hope you are somewhere private, dumbass!

Nuh-uh, uh-uh! Don’t, don’t. I know you. I know how you work. I know your game. You start calling me names to get me all riled up so you can dodge the subject when the fact of the matter is, Ava, that cop is dangerous. And what the hell is he doing calling you anyway?

I don’t know. I don’t have any freaking idea.

Then why did you even answer?

I shouldn’t have, OK? I won’t do it anymore.

Good!

Good! Let it go.

Fine!

[suspenseful music]

[scoffs] Wait a minute, you’re not– are you with him right now? Where are you right now? What are you doing?

Wait a minute. I got one day off and what? You miss me already?

 

[laughing] Oh, please.

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[chuckles] Listen, I– I’m at home. I just finished giving my son’s girlfriend the third degree. And don’t worry, everything’s good. They are genuinely happy and in love. At least somebody is, right?

Well, we’re happy and in love too, remember?

No, we are happy and in lust. And frankly, I’m glad to have the day off. It’ll be a nice break from faking it.

Oh, yeah? Yeah, is playing hot for me such a chore for you?

You know, it actually is. You know, you’re not as attractive as you think you are, right? I mean, you’re actually kind of creepy. I mean, really, I don’t get what women see in you. I mean, you know what? You are–you’re like– you are like a sloppy AI rendering of Popeye and Bluto.

 

[chuckling] Oh, yeah, yeah? Well, well, you, OK, you– I don’t think I’ve ever seen a woman with as little sex appeal as you, Olive Oyl. That’s right! I can’t even look at you sometimes!

Oh, well, it must be a chore for you too, having to fake it.

Yeah, it is, all right? And kissing you is downright taxing. That’s right. I said it. When I have to hold you close, when I feel your lips on mine, I’d rather make out with a toilet seat!

Yeah, well, you know what? I can relate because you smell like a toilet seat. Every time that I have to come near you, I cringe. Yeah, yeah, that’s the right word.

Yeah, I get it.

Yeah, me too. And you know what? Since I am so vile, I think I’m going to go and take a nice hot bubble bath. Yeah, that’s right, Bluto. I’m lying here naked in my room. Mm. It’s a little chilly. So you know what I’m going to do? I’m going to rub some hot oil all over my body.

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You still there?

 

[sigh] Still here.

Good. Sleep well.

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[sighs]

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All right, got to get to work.

I’ve got to get to bed.

You know, someday, Leo, when you grow up, you might try working for a living, like the rest of us mortals.

What? I amworking! I troll the streets at night looking for gossip. With an occasional stop at the all-night dance club strictly for exercise.

[laughter]

Well, as long as you keep delivering brilliant columns on time, who am I to complain about the hours you keep?

Thank you, boss.

[inhales deeply] And if you say nothing happened between you and Stephanie, who am I to doubt you?

 

[chuckles] I knew there was a grown-up in there somewhere.

And look, anything that you shared tonight will be strictly classified. Pinky swear.

[suspenseful music]

 

[chuckles]

Now, your mom’s out cold.

Mm. I remember when I was a kid, she’d come home exhausted after a late night at the hospital, and she’d find me waiting for her in her big bed.

[chuckles] I think she liked me being there. She’d wrap her arms around me and we’d fall asleep just the two of us.

Yeah, just the two of you.

[soft dramatic music] I wish I hadn’t missed so many years with you, baby girl. I would do anything to get those years back again, to be your Papa, watch you grow up. But I want you to know as soon as I was able, I made it right back here to you and your mom.

It was hard not having you here. But having you here now makes me appreciate you so much more.

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I hope you know how much I’ve always loved you.

I love you too.

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And I worry about you.

Dad.

What?

I think I know where this is going, so I’m just going to cut right to it. Yes, I was with Everett last night. No, nothing happened. Maybe I still have feelings for him, but no, I’m not going to rush back into a relationship with him. Does that answer all your questions?

It does, and thanks. And I’m glad that you’re taking it slow. And listen. If you want something and it feels right to you, don’t let what anyone says keep you from going for it, OK?

Got it.

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[both chuckle and sigh]

[phone rings] Oh.

[phone rings] Oh, speaking of. Hey, Everett, Thanks for last night. Yeah, no, it was like old times.

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[sighs]

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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

John. John, are you home? [mysterious music]

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[phone beeps] [phone rings] [phone beeps]

Hey, Doc. Where are you?

I’m home. Where are you?

I’m down at the square. I couldn’t sleep, so I thought I’d take a walk.

Are you on your way back?

Not yet. Sorry, I didn’t realize it was so late.

Yeah. Darling, are you OK? Shall I pick you up?

No, no, no, no. You’ve had a long day. Why don’t you go to bed? I’ll be home soon, honey. I love you.

I love you. [phone beeps]

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[phone beeps]

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[door clicks open]

[sighs] Hey.

Hey.

[sighs]

Did you not take the shortcut?

Well, I got caught at the light at the corner. I didn’t know we were in a race to get home.

No race. It’s just that you drive a lot faster than me, and I was just wondering where you were.

Oh. [dramatic music]

I was also wondering what you were doing at the hospital. You seemed kind of mysterious when we ran into each other.

Mysterious?

Mm-hmm.

I didn’t mean to be. I was actually just seeing my therapist.

At this hour?

Yeah. Dr. Evans. She’s just really good about accommodating my schedule.

Marlena is your shrink?

I see her from time to time, yeah. What were you doing at the hospital?

[clears throat] My mom sent me over to go talk to Aunt Kayla. Actually, now that I think about it, it was kind of like a therapy session, too, but free.

Nice. What’d you talk to Auntie about?

What’d you talk to Dr. Evans about?

I asked you first.

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So you have a confession. Does it have anything to do with you being a no-show at the pub tonight?

Well, actually, I did go to the pub tonight. I saw you there with your friends.

Why didn’t you come in?

[chuckles] Because I guess I realized… [clears throat] What I needed to say to you, I need to say it privately.

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How the hell does a prison lose a prisoner?

Well, that’s what we’re gonna find out. I’ll make some calls, get some coffee started.

I’m going to need something a lot stronger than coffee. What the hell?

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

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OK, you stay right here. I’m gonna go around back, surprise whoever the hell broke in.

No, you can’t do that. What if they have a weapon? Absolutely not. I’m just gonna– I’m gonna call the police. [dramatic music] What the hell? That’s Harris.

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What is going on? Lucas is missing. And if you don’t know where he is, you better find him.

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You know what?

Huh?

I’m all talked out. So why don’t we call a moratorium on talking about all the feelings and the goals and the regrets and all that heavy stuff, you know, and why don’t we– why don’t we do something really mindless and distracting?

I’m all for mindless and distracting. What’d you have in mind? You want to watch a movie?

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Yeah, unless it’s on the big screen and I have a giant tub of popcorn, no, I’m not really in the mood.

Mm. How about a game?

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I got “Monopoly” and “Scrabble” and “Cards of Humanity” in the closet, if you want.

OK. I have a better idea.

Oh.

And I dare you not to like it.

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Ooh.

So what do you want to tell me, Everett?

[sighs] This– this is harder than I thought it was gonna be, I guess because–

Because?

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It just feels like a big risk.

You’re starting to scare me.

Yeah.

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I’m scaring myself a little bit. But I have to do it.

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Sorry.

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Look, working with you has been amazing, right? Amazing. You’re so gifted at what you do, you know? And we’re obviously– we’re compatible as coworkers.

I agree.

And I totally respect the boundaries that you set with me from the beginning.

OK.

But I can’t stand it.

Can’t stand what?

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This friend-zone thing.

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It’s not working for me anymore.

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John. Hey, John!

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What are you doing, man? You out for a late-night stroll?

Something like that. What are you doing here?

Well, Kayla is working the late shift. I got restless. I thought some night air would do me some good.

No, I don’t think so. Marlena told you to come looking for me, didn’t she?

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[sighs] Busted. She’s worried about you, man. And so am I.

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You know, in our previous lives, when we used to meet in the shadows, we were usually on assignment and not always on the same side. [dramatic music]

So I’ve been told.

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I think the right side prevailed on most of those missions, thankfully.

Again, so I’ve been told.

And you’re telling me that you still don’t remember anything from that time? You have no memories at all?

Come on, partner. Why do you keep asking me that? You know as well as I do, those memories have been wiped. [both sigh] Listen, I really try not to make myself crazy struggling to get them back or trying to fill in those blanks.

I know. I know that must be frustrating as hell. But I got to say, I envy you.

And why would that be?

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I wish I could forget.

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OK. So truth or dare, you know, the rules are really simple. We ask each other questions, and we have to answer honestly.

Mm.

But… if somebody decides they don’t want to tell the truth, they have to say…

Dare, yeah.

Dare, yes. And then that person is given a task or an action to which they must comply. And if we play the game properly, that task should be a little bit embarrassing, you know, to make the person squirm and blush and feel like a total idiot.

OK, I got it I. I–actually, making people squirm or feel idiotic is very high on my list of worthwhile activities, so…

Oh-ho. Me too.

I know.

That’s why I think this is gonna be a really good game for us. And plus, it can lead to some really enlightening conversation.

Oh, see, I’m also all for lightning– lightning? Enlightening conversations. So who’s going first?

I will.

Mm.

OK.

All right. [sighs] [both chuckle]

Alex Kiriakis…

Hmm?

Who was your first celebrity crush?

Easy. Lindsay Lohan. I watched “Mean Girls,” like, , times. I would literally delude myself to think that I would actually, like, get a date with her and then eventually marry her and have, like, a family.

[chuckles]

Truly.

Wow, that is some crush.

Mm.

[laughs]

Pretty painful crush, to be honest, because eventually I realized that Lindsay is just unattainable.

Uh-huh. Right, I can imagine that was really painful. I’m so sorry. You see, this is where it gets enlightening, because now I know that you liked “Mean Girls” right from the start.

Oh.

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I mean, what are you doing here anyway? Because Lucas is missing. He’s missing from prison. And if anything has happened to him, that’s on you. Do you understand me? Where is my son?

Harris, you owe my wife an explanation. If you don’t have one, you better damn well have a plan to find Lucas now.

If you just give me a minute, I will provide you with more than an explanation.

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[scoffs]

It’s a relief. I’ve been having this running monologue in my head for so long that getting it out there feels– But judging from your face– are you upset?

Not upset. I just–I don’t know what to say.

Yeah. Well, at the risk of making an even bigger fool of myself than I already have, I will just say that… Steph, you’re the best thing that ever happened to me. And when you’re near me, my world feels right. I came to Salem to find you because… I can’t live without you. And I would give anything, anything, to get back to what we had.

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Still don’t know what to say?

I just– well, I’m sure you can understand that I wasn’t expecting this. [dramatic music]

Really? Not at all?

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I just feel like… [chuckles] I’ve been so obvious about my feelings for you.

Yeah. And I think I’ve been clear about mine.

Yeah. You have been. Sort of. I mean, you have, and you haven’t. Like, I totally understand that you want to stay friends right now because you’re still recovering from your breakup with Chad, but at the same time, it seems like you like spending time with me. I mean, you asked me to meet your parents. You just tonight asked me to come meet you and your friends at the Brady Pub.

Yeah, yeah, I did, because I wanted them to meet you. And I’ve been talking about you mostly in the context of us working together, but… Everett, my feelings for you are complicated.

Yeah.

When you disappeared– and, yes, I know now that you were in an accident, but I didn’t know it then. And so I was heartbroken. Shattered, really. And when I was able to heal at least somewhat from that hurt, I was determined to move on with my life, to get over you.

And did you? Did you… stop loving me? And now that I’m back and you know that I never left you by choice, are those feelings just gone?

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I was gonna ask you to marry me, Steph.

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You were everything to me. You still are. Some people wait their entire lives to find what we had. And now we’ve been given a second chance.

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I’m begging you not to throw it away.

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OK. My turn.

Mm-hmm.

What would be…

Mm-hmm.

The worst thing you could possibly do if you would never get caught? No consequences whatsoever.

I would break Tate out of that awful rehab juvie place and I would bring him home immediately.

Yeah. OK, yeah. I should have guessed that’s what you’d answer.

[sighs]

Mm.

God, how I wish I could really do that and there would be no consequences.

I know.

OK.

[sighs]

OK. It’s OK. [clears throat] All right, moving on. Let’s see. My turn.

Your turn.

OK. Who is… the most… beautiful, interesting, witty, charming, sexy woman that you have ever kissed?

Ah. [smacks lips] Dare.

Ho-ho.

Mm.

OK. All right, but you’re gonna be sorry. Because I dare you to kiss that beautiful, interesting, witty, sexy, charming woman who’s staring at you right now.

I’m not sorry at all.

Hmm.

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What are you talking about? What do you wish that you could forget?

I think the same things that everyone wishes they could wipe from their memories, the bad stuff.

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For me? About working for Victor back in the day.

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And those memories, they just won’t let go, especially lately, when I’m anywhere in the vicinity of one Konstantin Meleounis.

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Why, because of his association with Victor?

Yeah. And maybe because he reminds me of Victor…at times.

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Me too. At times.

Yeah? So I guess this is bringing back stuff for both of us now.

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You know, I think about Abe and how he’s lost his memory of the past. And I know that’s obviously really tough. But I don’t know if it’s worse not being able to remember or not being able to forget.

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I think this will answer all of your questions.

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Hey, Ma.

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Oh, my God. Lucas.

Oh. Easy, easy, easy.

Oh, I’m sorry.

Not so hard.

Sorry, sorry, sorry. I’m just so happy. I am so happy to see you alive and well.

Well, I’m alive and healing.

Yeah.

Harris, what happened? How did you manage this?

Well, under the cover of night and the laundry service, I was able to roll Lucas out of the infirmary in a linen basket. And when we got out of Statesville, we drove around for a couple hours, made multiple stops to make sure we weren’t followed. Now, look, nobody knows about this. Not even the commissioner knows that Lucas is here. So this has to stay between us. No one can find out.

Of course.

Sorry it went down this way. I’m sorry that you have to harbor the man who kidnapped your daughter.

Lucas, I’m harboring my stepson, and I know my wife is very happy and relieved to have you here, OK, safe, protected. And that means I’m happy, too, for her and for you. You are welcome here anytime, Lucas. Anytime. [dramatic music]

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Everett, maybe you don’t understand what it was like for me when you walked out of my life.

I mean… I think I have some idea.

I’m not sure you do.

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You see, once I got over the shock of your disappearance, I tormented myself for months, trying to figure out what I did to make you leave. I blamed myself, thought it had to be because I got on your nerves or because I wasn’t enough for you, not smart enough, not witty enough, not charming enough, not good enough in bed.

Oh, my god, Steph–

No, no, no, no, no. Don’t try to reassure me. I’m only trying to explain to you that… [sighs] I obviously know now that your leaving had nothing to do with me. I just–I’m only trying to explain that… [sighs] When I thought you’d ghosted me, I wasn’t just hurt. I fell apart. And I didn’t recover for a long time.

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I don’t know why it was so…shattering. Maybe I’m just… not a resilient person. Maybe I’m constitutionally lacking in self-confidence. [sniffles] Prone to feeling like I– like I never measure up, like– like I’m always to blame when things go wrong.

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I’m so glad… you’re finally opening up about all this, because it helps me understand, you know, the depth of the pain that you went through when I disappeared that day, albeit not by choice. But still, I need to say to you, I am so sorry that I hurt you, so sorry I hurt the most important person in my life, who I loved with all my heart, more than anything, and still do. All I want–all I want is to make it up to you. That’s all I want. Will you let me do that? Please?

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All right. What aren’t you telling me? Oh, come on, man, you’re talking around in circles here. What is really going on with you? I’m assuming it’s got something to do with Konstantin.

It does. I’m becoming more and more certain that somehow… I don’t know how, but somehow he knows about The Pawn.

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What? No, no. No. How is that even possible?

That’s what we need to find out.

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Oh, The Pawn. My God, partner, I haven’t even heard anybody speak those words for years here.

I know.

How could he even know that? How much does he know, then?

I have no idea.

What did he say to you that led you to believe that?

He asked me what I knew about The Pawn. But he had this look on his face like he was an expert on the subject. He was taunting me, John.

Oh, my God. All right, all right, all right. All right. We’re just gonna have to– we’re just gonna have to figure out how much he knows and exactly what his MO is here.

Yes. That’s what we need to do, and we will. But, buddy, we have to be strategic.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

We have to be very careful. Now, listen. Hey. I can see this really upset you, understandably. So you need to go home to Marlena and rest. Hey, we’ll sleep on this, OK?

Yeah, right, we’re gonna sleep. [inhales deeply] But thanks for coming here. I am going home to Doc ’cause I know she’s worried about this.

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I want you to take care of yourself.

Yeah. You too, partner. Thanks.

OK.

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[sighs]

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Mm, mm, mm. Nice distraction. Mm. But it’s my turn.

OK.

OK? And I’m gonna step my game up. This is gonna be a tough question, OK?

Ooh, you’re scaring me.

Well that’s the point, isn’t it? We already established that.

OK. Go on, then. Hit me with your really scary question.

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Theresa Donovan, what is the biggest lie you have ever told?

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Wow, you’re giving this one a lot of thought. [chuckles]

Dare.

OK, that is a hell of a lie if you’re not even gonna tell me about it.

Well…

Oh, my God.

It’s just that, you know, I’ve told a lot of lies, even white ones. So I’d really just rather not get into it. [clears throat]

OK. All right. I’ll let it slide. Fine. So dare, huh? I dare you… to sing… your favorite childhood song at the top of your damn lungs right now.

Oh. I can do that. You ready?

Mm?

[clears throat]

Am I gonna need earplugs?

Oh, I don’t know. I think you can handle it.

All right.

OK, here goes. [clears throat] [laughs]

I’m sorry.

OK, ready?

I’m ready.

* Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream * * Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily * * Life is but a dream *

OK, we’re turning the volume up right now. It’s a duet. Let’s go.

Oh, really? What a gentleman.

Mm-hmm.

OK, ready? One, two, three. both: * Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream * * Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily * * Life is but a dream * [banging on wall]

[shushing]

Oh, no. Oh, God.

That is Mrs. Campbell. That is the grumpiest lady alive next door.

Sorry, Mrs. Campbell.

OK, all right. OK. Yeah, that might be enough singing for tonight.

Maybe at least just not on the top of our lungs, at least.

Yeah, I think that’s our cue. I think that’s the end. Maybe we should just, like, call it a night, go to bed. [dramatic music]

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Everett, before we talk about the future and since we’re both opening up about what it was like for us after your accident, in the time that we were apart, what I don’t understand is why nobody went looking for you, why your family and colleagues didn’t send out a search party when you went missing.

Yeah. I mean, I didn’t understand that either… at first. But from what I was able to understand once I was mostly recovered, I wasn’t on any assignments at the time, so… when I didn’t respond to emails or phone calls, I think– I think my boss just must have figured I’d– I’d moved on.

OK, but what about your family? They didn’t try to find you?

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Well… I lost my mom when I was a kid, as you know, and… my dad is my dad. He’s a–he’s a drunk, you know.

Yeah. No, yeah, I know. I understand why your family didn’t try to find you. I shouldn’t have asked.

No, it’s–it’s a reasonable question, you know. And family could mean cousins, aunts, uncles, you know, but I’m– I’m not that close with them. You know, they’re on the East Coast and…

Right. Well, it all makes sense.

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Another thing I was wondering is, when you finally woke up from that coma, were you as lucid as you are now?

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No. I wasn’t. I mean, my first diagnosis was retrograde amnesia, which is… inability to access memories or information from before an accident or an injury or a disease.

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So, you know, all they could tell me was to– to give it time. Give it time.

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I was really lucky, you know? Eventually my memories did start to come back.

Gradually? All at once?

Gradually.

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The first thing that I remember with any clarity… was you.

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And when that happened, when I saw you in my mind’s eye…

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my whole world got brighter, warmer, and I felt stronger, more resilient because… I had purpose. And that was to get back to you. That was my goal. My only goal was to get back to you and tell you that you’re everything to me, everything.

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You still are.

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[sighs] [keys jingling]

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Hey, Doc. What are you doing up?

Waiting for you.

[sighs]

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Did you think I could go to sleep knowing that my husband was out there late at night, alone?

Well, Doc, I wasn’t alone.

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You know I wasn’t.

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You know, when Harris told me that he couldn’t make the deal to get you out of prison, I mean, I really panicked. Now you’re here. You’re here, safe and sound.

I thought transport was part of the deal. Was it some kind of ruse? Did you–what, did you kidnap me, Detective Michaels?

No, but I would have if I had to.

Well, what exactly did you do?

I called in every favor that I had. I kept pressuring the state attorney general. I kept reminding him how important it was to have our main witness alive if we were ever gonna bring a case against Clyde Weston. And then finally, the AG saw the light, signed off on the order to have Lucas in a safe-house situation. But when the threat’s eliminated, Lucas will have to return to Statesville to serve the rest of his sentence.

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OK, then. I guess we’ll just be happy with what we have now, then.

Yeah, I guess we have to be happy. We have no choice, do we?

I’ll leave you guys alone.

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Thank you for the game. That was fun. [laughs]

Yeah, it was fun.

Oh.

OK, well, I’ll see you in the morning, then.

You’ll see me in the morning? [dramatic music]

I just think that maybe we should get a good night’s sleep.

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OK. Yeah. If that’s what you want to do.

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[chuckles]

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OK.

Sweet dreams.

Good night.

[laughs]

[sighs]

Mm.

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God, who am I kidding?

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[sighs]

There you go.

Ow, ow, ow.

Oh. You comfortable? Can I get you anything else?

No. No, I’m fine. Thank you.

OK.

Feels so good to be here. Even though I know it’s just temporary, I really appreciate it, so– I know it’s not easy for you, Roman.

Lucas, come on. I told you before. You are my wife’s son, all right? So you’re family, all right? And I want what’s best for you. And what you did to help end this drug epidemic in Salem is honorable and brave. You put your life on the line, Lucas. I admire you for that.

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Thanks.

OK. Look, it’s been a long night, and you should get some sleep, OK?

Yeah.

All right. I love you.

I love you. Good night.

Good night, honey.

[grunts] [exhales sharply]

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Thank you.

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Hey, Harris.

Steve, what are you doing out here so late?

Kayla’s on the late shift, and I got restless.

Yeah. Same. I’ve been pretty restless lately too.

Yeah, well, we both have jobs that can weigh heavily on the mind sometimes.

Ain’t that the truth?

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Do you want to unburden?

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You know, thanks, but not now. Maybe some other time.

All right. Good night.

Good night.

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So you’re not upset that I sent Steve to find you?

No, not at all. In fact, he and I, we– we had a good talk.

I’m glad. I know that we can talk about anything at all, but I’m especially glad that you have someone with whom you can share your concerns, someone with whom you’ve been in the trenches.

That is true. And you know what else is true?

Hmm?

You always seem to know exactly what I need, and that makes me a very lucky man.

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I just love you.

I love you.

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Come on. Let’s hit the sack.

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I’ve missed you. I’ve missed us.

Me too.

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Stay. Stay here tonight.

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I can’t. Everett, I– I’m not ready.

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I understand. I just– I just want to hold you in my arms.

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I just want to sleep with you in my arms tonight, that’s all.

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That would be nice.

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[both chuckle]

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[sighs]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[upbeat twangy music]

This seat taken?

All yours, girl.

[laughs] Oh, sorry, I’m late. New client extremely high maintenance.

Oh, girl, no problem. Yeah.

Oh, man.

Hey.

Hey.

Hi.

Sorry I’m late.

That’s OK.

You’re– you’re not the only one. I was just telling Jada that I have a needy new client.

Mm.

OK. So who is this lucky new client, I mean, if you can tell us that is?

Oh, yeah, I can tell you. It’s the Bistro actually whose business was badly hurt by that drug raid. They hired me to try to do some damage control.

Ah, well, the reason I was held up was also because of the drug epidemic plaguing town. Hey, how about this, no shop talk tonight, hmm? Everyone OK with that?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

OK.

All right. So how about we just limit all that talk and we keep it to embarrassing personal stuff?

Ooh, I’m all for that. But, Rafe, I don’t know, this might be a little sexist, but given your gender, you may have a problem with that.

Mm.

Yeah. You know what? He probably wants to talk about macho stuff like cars and sports and how he pitched, like, a lot of no-hitters back in the ‘s in Little League.

[laughter]

OK. First of all, I did throw many a no-hitter when I was in Little League, even some in high school, actually, yeah. But, you know, that aside, Stephanie, yes, you are correct, it was a little sexist, because I am perfectly comfortable talking about my feelings, even personal embarrassing ones.

Well, great. I am so glad you are up to the challenge.

Well, I will be as soon as I get my pink Cosmo. Assuming you ladies are in. * *

Well, good evening, Chef Cook. That seems redundant to say that, doesn’t it?

Yeah, it does, but I like it.

[laughs]

How was your day, Dr. Horton?

It was good. It was just exhausting, but rewarding.

So the usual way you describe your days at the hospital?

Yes.

[laughs] What’s all this?

What do you mean? Wait, what do you mean what’s all this? It’s our Burns supper. You bought the groceries for it.

Right, it’s just I didn’t think we were having it, because I forgot the haggis.

But luckily for us, steak pie is a perfectly acceptable and traditional substitute.

[timer rings] And it’s ready.

Oh, great.

Yes.

And Victoria is obviously sleeping.

Oh, yes, I put her down about an hour ago after– after her bath and a bottle.

Oh. It looks like you really took care of everything.

I did. I did indeed. Mmm.

Oh, wow.

Delicious, right?

Yes, that smells wonderful. You’ve really outdone yourself, Chef Cook.

Well, I was highly motivated to please you. In fact, whenever I aspire to do well, you’re my motivation, Sarah, always.

[knock at door]

Oh, Alex, hi. Come on in.

Hey, Dr. Evans, thank you for seeing me so late in the day and so last minute.

Oh, it’s quite all right. I was here staying late to do some paperwork anyway, and something in your voice made it sound like you couldn’t wait. So please.

Yeah. Yeah. It’s about Theresa and me. You probably could have guessed.

Yes, I think I could have guessed that. So tell me what’s happened since last we spoke about it.

Well, she was planning on leaving to go to California to see her mom and to pretty much get out of Salem at least for a little while.

I see.

And then I persuaded her not to go.

Oh, all right.

And then–

And then what?

We slept together. Actually–

Actually what?

Actually, we made love.

[light piano music] * *

Hey, hey, Theresa. Theresa, I’m so glad you came. Just give me a second, OK? I just want to– I just want to put these couple notes in the chart–

No, it’s OK. I know that you’re really busy, Aunt Kayla. So maybe you just tell my mom that I came and you saw me and I’m fine. I’m in a really healthy place. So I’m just going to go now. I’m gonna be on my way.

No, no, no, no, you are not going to be on your way, not until we talk and I understand what’s going on with you.

[sighs] I’m not sure you want to know.

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

Yeah, so since you guys won’t have a pink Cosmo with me, this will have to do.

Yeah. Well, Jada and I decided to stay clearheaded.

Yeah, very disappointing, OK, very, especially since we’re going to be talking about embarrassing personal stuff.

Well, it’s not as fun when you’re stone-cold sober, but we’ll do our best, right, Steph?

Oh, for sure.

OK. OK. So, Steph, tell me, are you still swearing off men?

Ohh, why do we have to start with embarrassing me?

Oh, come on, just be a sport. You’ll get to embarrass Rafe and me afterwards.

Oh, OK. Well, in that case, yes, I am still swearing off men.

I sensed a slight hesitation.

Yeah, well, it’s hard, because I work with two of my exes.

Two?

Two? OK, wait, I know about Chad, but who’s the other guy?

It was the guy that I was involved with in Seattle.

Ah.

Mm, I didn’t know you used to live in Seattle. I used to live out there for a few years too.

That’s right. You mentioned that the last time we hung out. Too bad we didn’t connect back then. I could have used a shoulder to cry on.

Girl, you and me both. * *

[sighs] OK, how do these dots connect? We have Stefan and Ava who both totally deny having anything to do with the drug trade but are lawyering up big-time. Then we have Harris and Ava. How the hell are they connected? And we have the Bistro hiring Steph to kill any negative publicity.

[inhales]

[exhales] Steph. Listen, I just want to say something just so that there isn’t any doubt about it at all, OK? I really like living here in Salem, I do. I really like my job a lot. But more than any of it, I love… being your shoulder and your friend. And I just want you to know that there won’t be any pressure from me to be anything more. I swear. No pressure. Yeah, just friends.

[inhales, exhales] No pressure.

So how did our little girl do at “The Spectator”? You took her there today, right?

Yeah, she was a perfect angel and mostly just slept in her stroller. How was your day at work outside of exhausting and rewarding?

[chuckles] I mean, nothing out of the ordinary. I did my rounds. And then I worked on my charts.

May I ask, when was the last time you asked for a raise, Sarah?

Um…not lately. Why?

I’m just wondering. I mean, you work such long hours, you work so hard, and it’s mentally, physically, emotionally exhausting from what you tell me. It just seems that you should be getting paid handsomely.

I mean, I’m fine with my salary.

Maybe you shouldn’t be.

You and Theresa? You told me during our last session that you were determined not to get romantically involved with her.

Yeah, I was– I was totally fine with us just being roommates.

Mm-hmm.

Then roommates with benefits. Anyway, Theresa recently had a relapse or a slip, I guess, it’s what it’s called when it’s unplanned. It was like a one-time thing, right?

Yes, yes, well, that is what it’s called. I’m just I’m sorry to hear that she had a slip. But no, I had not heard about that.

OK, well, then Brady obviously didn’t tell you. But the two of us, we took care of her together for the first few hours when she was coming down. And it was really hard for both of us to see her like that.

I’m sure it was very hard.

Anyway, I wanted to be like the hero. I wanted to help. And in reality, I just felt like I was in the way, not just because Brady has all this experience with addiction, but him and Theresa have all this history. They have a child together. Anyway, after Brady left and Theresa was finally sober, she made this rash decision, or at least I thought it was rash, to just go back to California. So naturally, I got upset. And I wanted to clear my head. So I went for a run. By the time I got back, she was all packed up. She said she needed to be with her mom and get away from Salem at least for a little while. And she booked a red-eye ticket. She was supposed to leave tonight.

Oh, well, I assume she didn’t go.

No, she didn’t. I talked her into staying. Dr. Evans, I couldn’t let her leave. That’s what I wanted to talk to you about. That’s what’s scaring the hell out of me.

So Mom filled you in, huh?

Well, she told me that you had a slip but that you were determined for it not to happen again.

I am, although I know that those words can ring hollow coming from an addict.

Well, they don’t ring hollow with me, Theresa, because I know, we all know– the people who care about you– that if you had a slip you must have been in some serious pain.

[tense music] * * Your mom told me also that you’ve decided not to go back to California.

Yeah. I’m sure she was pretty disappointed, huh?

Well, no, I actually got the sense that she’s just concerned about you and wants the best for you. She doesn’t understand why you need to stay in Salem. I mean, she knows that you can’t see Tate for another month, right? So what is it? Why did you decide not to go back?

[sighs] Alex. * *

OK, let’s make a toast. Let’s see, to not needing any shoulders to cry on.

I will drink to that.

As will I.

Mm-hmm.

Mmm. Now I need another one. Can I get you ladies anything?

I’m good.

Me too.

Yeah?

[upbeat twangy music] * *

[laughs]

He is so charming.

He is, isn’t he? And he’s so kind and loyal and funny. Oh, nothing like my lying, cheating ex.

[dramatic music]

So I– I shouldn’t be fine with my current salary?

Well, maybe I’m a little bit biased. I just–I have a feeling that you’re a stellar employee. I mean, you’re always going above and beyond. And you should be getting paid accordingly. What? What is it? What are you thinking?

No. I, um– this talk, I guess, is making me a little uncomfortable just because our most recent problems were because we were broke and you were willing to do dishonorable things to make us not broke. And despite the fact that you don’t think that I’m being paid enough, I really do make a decent living. So Victoria will always be taken care of.

I suppose you’re right.

And now you have “The Spectator.” So we’ll both be contributing equally to the raising and educating of our daughter.

Of course. And I didn’t mean to express any doubt about that. But as I said, I’m only going to make a living now honorably, respectably. I have a beautiful little daughter for whom I need to set a good example. It’s more important to me than anything, Sarah. I hope you believe that.

I do.

So you need to have Theresa stay in Salem. Why is that scaring you?

[tense music]

I think maybe because I’ve just never really felt like that before. You know, I’ve been crazy about a woman before, Stephanie, for one, but it was different.

Different in what way?

It was just, you know, it was more like I was wanting her, not so much needing her. Does that make sense?

It does.

I don’t know, maybe it’s because Theresa she’s like, you know, she’s made a lot of mistakes in her life. She’s struggled with addiction. She’s flawed. In other words, she’s like me. I just feel like I can totally be myself around her. I don’t know, it’s just something about her. You know, whether she’s happy or sad or angry or indecisive or silly or annoying, I just– I just want to be around her. I– I… I don’t know, when I can’t be around her, I can’t get her out of my head. So then I end up wondering, where the hell is she? What is she doing? Who is she with? How is she feeling?

Yeah. I think I understand what you’re feeling.

You do?

I do. I think you do too. I think you’re in love.

So Alex is the reason you decide to stay?

Yeah, he is. He persuaded me that he and I are so alike that yeah, we’re both screwups. I mean, God knows that I am, but that we are– we’re both really self-aware.

OK.

Yeah. And unlike people who aren’t self-aware, we actually know when we’re backsliding. So we can nip it in the bud, you know, and become better people. And he insisted that he and I try to do that together.

Sounds like a plan.

But, you know, Aunt Kayla, Brady and I have been through so much with Tate. And when I was strung out, he– Brady, he really made me feel safe. And in a way that only addicts can understand, you know, he– for a moment, I felt really close to him. But then when Alex took me in his arms and he persuaded me to stay in Salem, that’s when I realized that he is what I want. He’s what I need.

So you’re in love with Alex, is that what you’re saying?

[sighs] Yeah, I suppose I am. Do you disapprove?

Disapprove? I mean, why would I?

Because most people look at him as an egotistical womanizer, you know, this shallow guy who’s only out for himself.

Well, Theresa, first off, I don’t know Alex that well. But I’m of the opinion that people are a work in progress. So I believe if a guy meets the right woman, he could become less egotistical, less shallow. And actually with that woman, he might be able to make a serious commitment.

Yeah. I mean, stranger things have happened, right?

Absolutely.

You know, when I first got involved with Alex, I was the one who was really shallow. It was really just using him to try and get Brady jealous. And then when I realized that that didn’t work, I looked at Alex as a distraction, you know, somebody to keep my mind off of Brady, a companion for when I was lonely. But God, I didn’t think I would actually develop real feelings for him. And now I feel so guilty.

Guilty? For what?

Because I am shallower than shallow. I am the kind of person who’s willing to screw up somebody’s life six days from Sunday just to get what she wants.

I think you are being hard on yourself.

I know. I’m ashamed. I’m ashamed of what I’ve done. Alex deserves better

Theresa, what have you done?

In love, wow, sounds so serious, mature.

Is this new for you, feeling this way?

Oh, yeah, this is definitely new for me. It’s not like I haven’t been crazy for a woman before, like I said, I have. But being crazy about somebody is a little different than being in love with somebody, isn’t it?

Well, it’s hard to say. People express their feelings differently, you know. It’s very subjective. But from what you’re telling me about your feelings, it sounds like there’s a real depth to your feelings for Theresa.

Yeah, I mean, I just can’t help but feel like if I am having these feelings that I need to act on them. And not just like the physical sense, but I’m thinking…

[light piano music] Should I ask her to marry me?

Marry you?

[gasps] Alex, I can’t tell you what to do. But from what you’ve been saying to me, these feelings are all very, very new for you. And that’s fine. That’s just fine. But I think you need to just take this very slowly and see what develops and see if it turns into something that feels like marriage.

What if I wait I could lose her? I don’t want to lose her. Dr. Evans, I can’t.

I really needed this.

This?

Yeah. A wonderful dinner and relaxing with you, our daughter in the other room.

Oh, I didn’t tell you. Earlier before I put her to bed, I was reading her “Goodnight Moon.” And I know she’s way too young to actually understand any of it, but she was looking at me so intently. It was as if she couldn’t wait to hear what happened at the end.

Or maybe she really is very precocious and brilliant and totally understood you.

Maybe so.

[laughter]

But she really reminded me of you, though, this just intense concentration.

[laughs] When she smiles, though, she reminds me of you, because she does have your smile. It’s a lovely smile by the way.

Well, you have a lovely smile too, Sarah, although you look lovely whatever you’re doing, whether you’re smiling or frowning or concentrating intensely or especially when you’re holding our daughter in your arms.

You know, when I think about everything that we went through with Mickey, the loss and the grief, I just think how blessed we are that we have this perfect, healthy child.

I feel blessed too, that that perfect, healthy child is ours, a product of our love at the time.

Yeah, at the time.

And now in the present, I’m just so terribly grateful that, well, we’re getting to know each other again in a different way.

Yeah, in a better way.

[jazzy music]

So is that why your marriage ended, because your ex cheated on you?

Well, that was the main reason, but it was how I found out.

And how was that?

One day I was checking our credit card bill, and I found a really big charge from a jewelry store. And since he hadn’t bought me any jewelry in months, well, you get the idea.

I do. God, that must have been so painful seeing that charge.

It was. And when I confronted him about it, he was furious with me for being suspicious. I mean, we had horrible fight after that. And we’ve been in many fights before, but nothing like that. And I knew it was over.

Oh, what did I miss?

Oh, nothing. I was just talking about my ex. Nothing you need to hear.

Right, nope.

[phone rings]

Oh, excuse me, I need to take this.

Oh, yeah, no worries. Yeah, mm-hmm.

Hey. What’s up?

Hey. Can I email you the copy to my follow-up piece on the drug crisis? I just want to make sure it’s situated properly.

Isn’t your deadline two days from now?

Yeah, that’s why I’m calling you so late, just in case I need to make any revisions.

Well, yeah, you can email me that copy, but I won’t get to it till the morning. I’m actually out at the pub with friends.

Oh. I’m so sorry I interrupted. I hope you’re having a good time.

I am. We are. Hey, why don’t you join us?

Oh. Really? You sure I wouldn’t be intruding?

Not at all.

OK. Yeah, I’m– I’m on my way.

See you soon.

Alex, have you told her how you feel?

That I’m in love with her? No.

Well, then you can’t really know exactly how she feels.

Well, I mean. she told me that she wants me. She needs me. That’s pretty much the same thing as being in love, isn’t it?

Well, I think, in this case, yeah.

Good.

Yeah, I would think so. I just I think that your fear of this is being triggered by your past, your own losses.

Yeah, you might be right. You know, finding out that Justin isn’t my real dad, I know it’s been a while now, but… it still feels like a loss.

Of course it does.

But I guess I will hold off on asking her to marry me.

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, there really isn’t any rush. And especially considering that she has a problem with addiction and she’s had a slip recently, I think the best thing you can do for her right now is just be there for her.

Theresa, what have you done? What have you done that is making you feel so guilty? Is this about your past mistakes?

Yeah. Yeah, that’s what I’m talking about, all my past mistakes.

Oh, honey, haven’t you suffered enough over those?

How much is enough?

Listen, I’ve read about the -steps program. And one of the steps is to make amends with the people you’ve hurt. Is there somebody you feel you need to make amends with?

Yeah. That’s what I’ll do. That’s what I’ll do. I’ll make amends, because Tate deserves an honest mother with integrity. That’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to make amends with the people that I’ve hurt.

So it’s a geo-catching event. Am I saying it right?

[laughs]

No. OK.

It’s geocaching.

Geocaching. OK.

It’s a scavenger hunt that takes place in the real world, but the clues are online.

Oh, wow.

Yeah. Wendy, Tripp, and I are sorting out all the details, and it’s going to be great.

[indistinct chatter]

[foreboding music] * *

Hmm. My friend should have been here by now.

[phone beeps] Oh, wait, this text is from him. He can’t make it, unfortunately.

Oh, that’s too bad.

Yeah.

I was really looking forward to meeting him.

[sighs]

[exhales] Oh, and then there was none.

No, we drank the whole bottle.

Down to the last drop.

Hmm. Shall we try our whiskey in the Celtic cup?

You mean the quaich?

Mm-hmm.

The last dram of the celebration. Yeah.

Yeah? I just I liked what you said it signifies–

Trust.

[groans] Something that we have been working very hard to rebuild. And it’s been going much better than anticipated, don’t you think?

I do. Yeah. Actually, I’m very impressed at what a responsible and truly loving father you are, and not to mention, an amazing roommate and mad cooking skills.

Well, you’re pretty top-notch yourself, Sarah. You’re a wonderful mother and a perfect roommate. * * Mmm.

They use this for weddings?

They do amongst other things. The wedding couple, they drink from that, and then they quote Robert Burns. “All my love is like a red, red rose “that’s newly sprung in June. “All my love is like a melody that’s sweetly played in June. A fair art thou my bonnie lass.” And–

Should we take this in the bedroom?

Sarah, we shouldn’t.

You always help me so much, Dr. Evans, always. Thank you.

I’m so glad. Alex, take your time with this relationship and just see what develops. And if it’s good and it’s real, it won’t go away.

That’s right, because– let me see if I’m comfortable with saying this– I’m in love.

That wasn’t so tough, was it?

Mm.

[laughs]

[sighs] Thank you so much for letting me just talk this through. You’ve made me realize that I have to be honest, and I have to make amends.

For yourself more than anybody else so that you can live with a clear conscience and self-respect. Yeah. And know that I’m here for you /.

Thank you. Thank you so much, Aunt Kayla.

Did you just say no to me? You don’t want to go to the bedroom?

Sarah, you must know that nothing would make me happier than to make love to you right now and all night long. I just– you also know how I’ve screwed things up in the past. And I’m just trying my damnedest not to screw them up this time, not now when the stakes are so much higher because– because of my little girl.

[gentle music]

Yeah, I understand. At least one of us is thinking clearly.

Ironic though, right, that I’m the voice of reason?

Ironic and kind of maddening.

Sorry.

No, no, it’s OK. I love you… for being the voice of reason. * *

Well, I hate to call it a night, but I’ve got tons to follow up on tomorrow.

Oh, girl, no problem. Good night.

Tonight was so much fun.

It so–it sure was.

Let’s do again soon.

Yes, let’s do it again.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye. Mwah!

[sighs] Aww. Well, that was disappointing.

What was?

That we didn’t get a chance to meet Stephanie’s guy.

Oh, yeah, well, definitely more disappointing for her.

Yeah. You know, it doesn’t take a detective to see how much she likes this guy.

[phone beeps]

[line trilling]

Hi. It’s me.

[sighs] I’m so sorry I stood you up tonight.

You still at work.

No, I’m not. I’m– I’m in my room. Can you come over? What I need to say to you, it really can’t wait.

Oh, OK. Yeah, I’ll– I’ll be there soon.

Theresa.

Hi. I was just thinking about you.

What a coincidence. I was thinking about you too.

[laughter]

You think that’s a hint?

I think maybe we’ve worn out our welcome.

Mm. Well, I have already paid the bill. So we can go to my place.

Excellent idea.

[laughs]

OK.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm. Perfect. Ahh.

Hey, thanks for getting here So quickly.

No problem. You sounded so serious on the phone. Is everything OK?

Let’s sit down. I have a confession, something you need to hear.

[tense music]

So we just go to our respective bedrooms and sleep?

I mean, I don’t know how I will given that my heart is skipping a bunch of beats right now just looking at you and thinking about what would happen if we didn’t go to our respective bedrooms and sleep.

My heart is skipping a bunch of beats right now too, just so you know.

[sighs]

[sighs]

[exhales]

[phone rings] Hello.

Xander Cook.

Yeah. Who’s this? I have a job for you.

What kind of job?

I have someone who must be eliminated.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

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OK, open your eyes.

Oh, my god, Johnny! You remembered.

Of course I did. It is a blue diamond surrounded by Venetian glass.

In memory of our time in Italy.

That was the idea.

But how did you get it so fast? You just proposed last night.

Well, like I told you, I have been planning this for a little while now. The ring wasn’t supposed to be ready for another three or four days, but the jeweler called me. He put a rush on it and said I could come pick it up this morning. Had I known that, I might have held off last night.

Oh, but I loved your proposal.

Yeah?

Mm-hmm. And I really love this ring.

Well, just so you know, the Venetian glass was imported from Murano, and the blue diamond is actually an extremely rare one. I had to have the DiMera jewelry consultant help me buy it at auction.

The DiMeras have a jewelry consultant?

Well, the DiMeras have a lot of weddings. Now, if I were a name dropper, which I’m not, I would tell you that this beauty may have once graced the hand of Elizabeth Taylor.

You’re kidding.

Yeah. I had the stone removed, set in Venetian glass, not only as a reminder of our time in Italy, but also I wanted to make sure that this ring was as unique and special as you are.

That is probably the most romantic thing that I’ve ever heard. And isn’t this just so perfect? I mean, here we are, in front of this tree with a plaque of one of Salem’s founding couples.

Yeah.

I hope our love lasts as long as Tom and Alice’s did.

[phone rings]

Oh. I’m sorry, Abraham, I meant to call you, but– no, no, no, I’m fine. I’m fine. No, I’m not overdoing it. Oh, no, I’ve been out of the office all day at the hospital, as you know. Then I just have a few things left to take care of. Yes, yes, I promise. I won’t be long. Mm-hmm.

Hey.

Almost done.

Yeah, with what? What are you writing that’s got you so put out?

My resignation letter.

What? What are you talking about?

You hired me to run this paper with integrity, to make it strong, to make it relevant, to make it a beacon of editorial excellence. Protecting your family is not what I signed up for.

OK–

So to be honest, I feel really duped. Completely, completely, completely duped. So I’m moving on.

OK. I’m going to have the online registration ready for us to beta test soon.

Great. And I had a graphic artist mock up this poster for the event. What do you think? What? If you don’t like it, now’s the time to speak up.

I hate the name, or really, that it doesn’t have one.

Oh, you’re right. We need– we need something catchy.

Something with the word “geo” or “caching.”

What if we did something about love, since it’s on Valentine’s Day?

Caching Cupid?

Perfect. Tripp, what do you think?

I’m–I’m sorry. I was a little distracted.

Yeah, I noticed. Your head’s been somewhere else since I got here. Are you worried about your mom?

What do you mean by that?

Just keep smiling.

I’ve been in this situation many times before. You’re the one who needs to play it cool.

Do you see me sweating? I’m totally cool.

I just wish I knew what the cops were planning.

They’re bluffing. Hey, they’ve got nothing, and as long as we keep our mouths shut, they’ll continue to have nothing.

Got it.

Good. Just letting them chill out for a while.

Yeah? Maybe it’s time to turn up the heat. Our raid at the Bistro may have been a wash, but these two are up to their necks in Clyde’s drug ring. And I can squeeze it out of them.

You think, huh? That Ava, she’s one stubborn woman.

Don’t I know it?

Yeah.

Hello, again.

All right. Let’s get started, shall we?

Hello, Commissioner, Detective. You didn’t think you’d be questioning my clients without their lawyer present, now did you?

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

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Yeah, Tom and Alice were great people from what I’ve heard. Definitely not fans of the DiMeras.

From what I’ve heard, they were very open minded and non-judgmental people. And they gave everyone a chance as long as they proved they deserved it.

Well, OK then, it’s settled. I am going to prove to them and to you that I deserve you, Chanel Dupree.

Johnny, you have already proven that. I can’t wait to be your wife again.

Yeah, me neither.

You do know where we’re going right now, don’t you?

[chuckles]

OK, you know what? You’re overreacting a little bit.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

OK. So you didn’t ask me to kill all mention of the Bistro in the drug raid story because your brother preyed on your sympathies and asked you to?

OK, you know what, I’m not even particularly fond of Stefan, all right? But I do think that there should be a modicum of loyalty between family members.

No! No! There should not be. There should not be a modicum of loyalty to anyone or anything to the detriment of the truth. Otherwise, you do not run an unbiased newspaper. There has to be a clear cut delineation, Chad. You know that as well as I do. And God knows we’ve seen what selective reporting has done to this country.

OK, do you know what? I didn’t– I didn’t cover anything up, all right? So spare me the lecture. And you know what? This wasn’t even really about loyalty, all right? Stefan had some–had some pretty valid points, all right? So why should his business be damaged, possibly irrevocably, when there were no drugs found at the raid?

Can I tell you why?

Yes, please.

OK, I will tell you why. Because it was part of the narrative! The Bistro was one of three locations raided that night, the only one that bore no fruit. Let the readers make up their own minds based on the full story.

[suspenseful music]

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Let me– let me ask you a question, and you have to be honest with me. What if they had found something?

Then that would be the headline, and my brother would probably be in jail.

You sure about that? Because it’s pretty easy to say when it didn’t happen.

I’m sure. Yeah, I’m sure. So are you gonna delete that resignation or do I need to find a new editor in chief?

Why would I be worried about my mom?

Well, I just figured with everything going on at the Bistro. I mean, first there was that tragic overdose, and then the police raid looking for drugs. And even though neither of those involved any wrongdoing on behalf of the Bistro or its staff, it’s just– it’s really hurt the reputation of the restaurant, which is why Ava and Stefan hired me to do PR for them.

Yeah. Yeah, I know, and I really hope that you can help them with that.

Yeah, I’m going to do my best to try to counter all the negative press with good PR. It’s just– it’s just so terrible what this is doing to their business.

Yeah. No, I couldn’t agree more. What’s happening at the Bistro is terrible.

You know our attorney, gentlemen?

Oh, we are well acquainted.

Grateful to have you here, Miss Peterson. Thank you.

I’ll start.

No, I will. My clients have done nothing but cooperate with the Salem PD. They were subjected to a police search that negatively impacted their business, and to what end? It turned up nothing. They were both grilled before and after the search, and now you’ve dragged them back down here to do more questioning. I mean, guys, this is bordering on harassment.

Well, Miss Peterson, we have uncovered some new evidence. And we were hoping your clients could shed some light on it.

What evidence?

I’ll handle this.

We have reason to believe that the new drug ring is being run out of Statesville Prison.

So…tell us what you know about Clyde Weston.

Hey, Mama.

Chanel, Johnny, what are you two doing here?

Just came to give you a hug, see how you’re doing.

Oh, hey. Oh, well. That’s so sweet of you. I’m doing just fine, and hanging in there.

I was really sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Paulina.

Oh, thank you, Johnny.

But from what I’ve read, even though cancer is a scary word, it sounds like yours is pretty curable. And even if it weren’t, I’m living proof you can beat it, right?

Mm-hmm. Yes, you are, Johnny. Thank God for that. And from, you know, what all the doctors have told me and from everything that I’ve read, I know that my treatment is generally very successful, and that the type of cancer that I have, you know, can be completely cured. No–just like you said, Johnny, no chemo required.

Yes.

So I am a very lucky woman.

Yes, and we will be there for you every step of the way.

Oh, my darlings, what would I do without you? Here, come, come.

If you will no longer allow your family to in any way influence any future coverage of any of our stories, I won’t resign. Can you guarantee that?

I can. I do.

Then we’re good.

Good. Now, we have a newspaper to publish, so let’s get back to work.

Yeah.

Where are we at with the fundraising thing, the scavenger hunt?

Well, I told them that we’re onboard to sponsor despite Xander’s objections, which, of course, I didn’t mention. Just glad to have your vote on that. There’s going to be a big PR push by the city. The mayor’s office is onboard. We’re going to cover both the charity angle and the fun and games of it all. I’m pretty confident it’ll be successful, very beneficial for the paper.

Good. I’m glad you’re interested in that.

Well, I was at dinner at Steph’s the other night and I sort of got recruited into helping plan it.

You had dinner with Stephanie?

Oof, well, that was very productive. We got a lot accomplished. Thank you for your help, you guys.

Well, I didn’t do anything. Wendy did most of the heavy lifting on our end.

Ooh, and she came up with a very clever event name. Good job.

Thank you, but Tripp has been really helpful too.

Don’t let her fool you. I basically was just her cheerleader on this one.

Well, we all need a good cheerleader. All right, Wendy, I will connect with you tomorrow about the beta test.

Great.

And, Tripp, if you’re not working, could you maybe help Dad hide the treasures?

It’s a big if, but, yeah, I’d love to help if I can.

Great. OK, well, have a good night, you two.

OK.

Night, Steph.

Bye-bye.

I’ll see you later.

When she asked if you were worried about your mother–

Yeah, tell me about it. I could feel myself going pale.

Do you really think she’s going to be able to help with all the bad juju they’ve had?

I think it’s going to take a lot more than a PR guru to get my mom out of this mess.

Clyde Weston? Yeah, I know who he is. Don’t know a thing about him.

Yeah, me neither. I mean, just by reputation.

So you haven’t been in communication with him or know anything about his illegal business operations?

My client just answered that.

Yeah, yeah, I know what they said. But maybe your clients can explain, given that they know nothing about the man, these visitors logs from Statesville where Clyde is currently, apparently and clearly showing that Stefan and Ava visited Clyde in the past few months.

[suspenseful music]

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Oh, so would you look at the time? It’s getting late. Shouldn’t you go home and get some rest?

No, I’m fine. I’m fine. Keeping my mind occupied is good for me. And this city isn’t going to run itself.

What is this document about?

Oh, that’s a proposal for a charity event involving geocaching.

Geocaching? I’ve never done it, but I’ve heard it’s fun.

Stephanie Johnson is planning a geocaching treasure hunt in the Horton Town Square.

Great.

Hmm, interesting.

Mm-hmm. Sounds like a good community even, right?

It does. Definitely does.

Yeah.

Mama, would you look at my hair? I tried something different today. What do you think?

Well, it kind of looks the same. But whatever you’ve done, it’s very becoming. You look beautiful as always. And, Johnny, if you’re interested, they’re looking for more volunteers, I mean, for the treasure hunt.

Oh, yeah.

They want to do it on Valentine’s Day.

Johnny is busy that day. You see, we have important plans.

 

[gasps] Holy shiitake mushrooms!

[laughter]

[squeals]

You know– you know, my mom has been trying so hard to turn things around, and then something must have derailed her. I mean, she’s clearly in trouble.

Yeah. Obviously. And, Tripp, I’ve been thinking. OK, you believe that she could be using the restaurant to front the drug trade, right?

It’s possible.

Well, if the Bistro’s POS system is cloud-based, I could probably hack into it. We can look for patterns and anomalies. I mean, it might not give us anything, but it can’t hurt to try, right?

Thank you, Wendy, but no. The more I’ve been thinking about this, the less I want you getting involved, OK? It’s not safe.

We went through this last night, remember? We’re in this together, Tripp.

And you are the greatest girlfriend in the world for wanting to help me with this. But, Wendy, please. You have to let me handle this on my own.

Why should you have to?

I’ll tell you why. Because this involves my mother, Ava Vitali, whose own father drugged and manipulated her, who’s been in prison and in psych wards, and when I think about the things that she’s done– people have died because of her.

Yeah, um, Steph invited me over for dinner with her family. It was a last minute thing, honestly. I don’t know if you know her dad very well, but I sort of ended up in the hot seat with him.

Yeah, let me guess, grilled you about your intentions the whole time.

I guess you do know him fairly well. Yeah, I mean, I assured him that Steph just wants to be friends and that I totally respect that. So, you know, save the speech about staying away from your daughter and not breaking her heart.

Yeah, good. Good, yeah, and, um– you know, when I asked you about you having dinner with Stephanie, I didn’t– I didn’t mean it to come across as jealousy. It was just–just curiosity. You know, I get it. I don’t even have a right to ask that, so– but, I mean, whatever happens between the two of you, I really do wish you the best, you know, whether that’s a continuing friendship or– or something more.

 

[chuckles] Sorry, it’s just– it’s a big from the Chad who confronted me about all this before.

Yeah, I know. I just–I was wrong. If you two mutually agree to something more, then who am I to say anything, right?

Wow.

[chuckles] Wow. Thank you… for being clear about where you stand on my relationship with Stephanie, and for being cool about that.

Cool about what?

Scavenger hunt. Xander didn’t want the paper to sponsor, but we have overruled him.

Good, ’cause I just spent a good chunk of my evening with Wendy and Tripp going over all the details, and it’s going to be great.

[phone beeps] And I wanted to go over where we are with it.

You know what? You are just gonna have to hold that thought. Because I just got a tip that Ava Vitali and your brother have been hauled into the police station for questioning. So I’m going to get down there and see what I can find out. I assume you have no objections to that, boss?

No, go.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

What was that about?

If I could just have a moment to confer with my clients?

No. You know what? Clyde Weston? Yeah, he’s the son of a bitch who butchered my sister-in-law. So, yeah, I went to Statesville, paid him a visit to look him in the eye, tell him I hope he rots in hell. Is there a problem with that?

No, no problem at all. How about you, Ava?

Miss Vitali was exploring opportunities to volunteer with the incarcerated.

OK, nobody’s gonna buy that. Right, you want to know why I was there? Clyde tried to kill my son. And he sent a message that if I didn’t work for him, that he would succeed. So, yeah, I went to the prison to tell him I wouldn’t do it.

And what, he took– he just took no for an answer and he backed off, just like that?

Well, what can I say? I can be very convincing.

Well, Ava, you’re not very convincing right now… because obviously every word out of your mouth is a lie.

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OK, that is enough. You need to back off, Detective, and you need to get control of your cops.

OK.

And since neither one of my clients is under arrest, we’re leaving.

You’re free to go.

Not me. Not yet.

What?

I want to talk to Detective Michaels first. Alone.

No. No way.

I have to strongly advise against that.

Not a good idea, Ava.

Yeah, well, I have the right to speak to whoever I want.

Well, you also have the right to remain silent, which I strongly advise.

Yeah, well, I’m not gonna do that. I’m gonna speak to him whether you like it or not.

Fine. Your neck.

What’s going on in there?

I wish I knew.

So you had Everett pull the mention of the drug raid at the Bistro.

Yeah, and– and it didn’t sit too well with him.

I’m sure it didn’t. But since I’ve taken on the Bistro as a client, I appreciate your discretion, especially since the raid proved fruitless, as you know.

Yeah, no, I know, but Everett still thinks that I’m censoring the story to protect my family. Anyway, you know, we–we hashed it out. We came to an understanding, both professionally and– and personally.

Personally?

Yeah. You know, I’m not– I’m not telling you anything that you don’t already know. But, you know, I– I have a tendency to be a bit of a hard-ass with Everett, especially when it– when it is concerning you.

More than a bit, considering you got him fired because you didn’t want him around me.

Yeah. Well, you know, I– I can get a bit worked up and overreact.

You think?

But, you know, I’m– I’m changing courses now. You know, I’m a new leaf, as they say. After spending some time with him, he’s a–he’s a– he’s a good person. He’s honest and he’s ethical and, I mean, you know, the only– the only two people that should have anything to say about you and him are you and him.

Is that what I think it is?

It took you long enough to notice.

Oh my, oh my, oh my! Oh, this is so wonderful and exciting! Oh, I couldn’t be happier for you both!

Thank you.

Oh, you adorable people, and so in love! Oh, nothing could lift my spirits more! Let me see that rock. Oh. Oh, and now I’m just going to shamelessly namedrop. Liz Taylor?

None other.

Johnny had it set for me in Venetian glass.

Oh, this is the best news ever. Oh, we need to talk wedding date.

Oh, we already have one. Valentine’s Day.

Yeah.

This Valentine’s Day? Well, that’s just around the corner. Oh, no. Uh-uh. Don’t tell me. Don’t you–don’t tell me you’re eloping again. I’m not going to miss my daughter’s wedding for the second time. I refuse. You–you are not going to deny your mama a chance to see her baby girl walk down the aisle.

OK, don’t worry. You will be there. But Johnny and I did agree to have a small gathering out of respect for his family and everything that they’re going through with Holly.

OK. Oh, yeah, I understand. I understand. Oh, my little girl’s getting married!

[laughs] Oh, we have so much to do and so– not enough time to do it. So let’s get to work. Let’s get to work. Hand me that pad.

[giggles]

So I need to call the florist, make sure we have enough flowers. You know, they’re gonna have a run on roses on Valentine’s Day, so we need to get the pick of the bunch. Let me see, what else, what else? Oh, I know, I know, I know. I need to call Diana, my gown consultant, get her started right now on the hunt for the perfect wedding dress. Oh, it’s late in Miami. Who cares?

The DiMeras have a jewelry consultant. Mama has a gown consultant.

I guess my family’s not so weird after all.

Oh, Diana? It’s Paulina Price. You are not going to believe the wonderful news I have.

[giggles]

You know, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how the family you’re born into can affect the trajectory of your whole life.

It can, of course. But you can also be determined not to follow in your parents’ footsteps, right? Whatever those footsteps are or were.

That’s true. You know, and ever since I found out who I really was, that my mom was a part of the Vitali crime family, I’ve been trying to distance myself from it. But then maybe– I don’t know. It has me wondering maybe it’s just in my DNA.

Tripp, OK, first of all, your last name is Johnson, not Vitali. And second, you are not responsible for the sins of your mother, or your grandfather, or anyone else. OK, you are a good man. You are an honorable man. You’re a doctor, dedicating his life to helping people, and I love you for that.

Look, I’ve– I’ve thought a lot about what you said to me on the loading dock about when we were together, about how you saw the real me.

I always have because what we had was real. You can trust me.

I know I can. That’s why I wanted to talk to you alone. Because I had real feelings for you too, and I don’t want you to get hurt. Now, listen, I’m not saying that I’m involved in anything here, OK? But I’ve got a feeling this could turn out to be really dangerous. So you need to back off for everybody’s sake.

We’ve been dancing around this for way too long. No more hypothetical conversations. Just tell me the truth. Ava, please. I can protect you.

No, you cannot.

No, I can! I can. And I will. Because I love you. Look, I think maybe you already knew, but I love you.

You better stop real quick. You better figure out a way to get over this–

Commissioner, hey. I thought while we had a minute I’d like to take a look over that search warrant you had for the Bistro. You know, make sure the I’s are dotted, T’s crossed.

Yeah, yeah, sure. Right this way.

Just so you know, Mr. DiMera, you’ve– you’ve used your one and only get out of jail free card. I go where the story takes me. And if it leads me to you, Chad will no longer be there to step in to protect you.

My brother owns the paper.

He co-owns the paper with Xander Cook. You really think Xander is gonna be there to protect you? And besides, I now have assurances from my boss that he fully backs all my efforts. So your best bet is to talk to me.

You son of a bitch!

[slap]

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I’m really happy to hear you say that, Chad. It means a lot to me to know that you now appreciate Everett as an employee and are no longer upset by my friendship with him.

Yeah, no, I’m not. It’s–you know, even more importantly, I’m– I’m just glad that you and I are still on good terms, that we didn’t end things on a sour note. Because I– I know the timing wasn’t right for us, but you’ll always be someone really special to me.

I feel the same way about you. Please.

 

[chuckles]

Now, if we had the reception at the country club ballroom, we could have a Roaring ‘s theme, but not at the carriage house because it would clash with their more rustic décor. Plus it only holds .

Mama, what part of “small wedding” didn’t you understand?

Oh, yeah. OK, OK, yeah, OK, keep it down. Keep it down. , .

 

[chuckles]

But, look, I don’t think I can get Alicia Keys onboard if I can’t get a grand piano.

Mama, no Alicia Keys, no grand pianos, no eight tier wedding cakes.

OK, OK, OK. Six tiers. Six tiers is fine. It’s fine. Oh. Oh, you know what? Oh, this is so exciting. We’ve got to celebrate. Let me call Abe.

[phone rings] It’s the oncologist.

[suspenseful music]

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Hello? Yes. Yes, this is Paulina Price. Really? That long? Oh, yes, OK. Yeah. I understand. Thank you. They said the– the soonest that they can do my surgery, the only date that’s available is about two months from now.

What? That’s unbelievable.

No, unacceptable.

Well, it’s kind of good news, isn’t it? I mean, that there’s no urgency to getting the nodules removed, right? It’s kind of slow growing cancer, right? It’s not too aggressive.

Yeah, yeah, I’m sure that you’re right. And, I mean, but even if it does mean that, don’t you want to get this behind you, Mama?

You know what? I’m going to make some calls. I’m sure Kayla can probably get it moved up and, you know, sorted.

No, no, no, no, no, no, it’s– it’s for the best. It’s for the best. And, you know, it won’t interfere with the wedding. OK, OK, come on, come on, come on now, you know, no, we are going to celebrate. Come on. Let’s get out of here. We’ll get Abe and tonight, tonight we celebrate.

Tonight we celebrate.

I don’t– I don’t know how wise it is to love the son of Ava Vitali. I mean, talk about baggage.

I don’t care. OK, I love you, no matter what.

I love you too, and I’d like to keep loving you for a really long time, which is why I really don’t want you–

Let’s just stick with the you love me part, OK? Let’s not think about anything else right now.

What’s wrong?

Where’s your mom?

I have no idea. You said not to think about her right now.

Yeah, I did. But her walking in on us out here would be–

Right, right. Awkward.

Yeah.

OK, well, my love, shall we take this to the bedroom?

I think that is an excellent idea, my love. Whoa.

[laughs]

 

[groans]

What the hell is happening?

What’s going on here?

Tell your detective to keep his damn hands off of me!

This is outrageous. I told you to get control over your cops.

Ava, what happened? You want to file a complaint?

Yes, of course.

No. You know what? I just want to get out of here.

[groovy music]

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You OK, Ava? Do you want to give me a comment?

Hey, here’s your scoop. You can go ahead and tell your readers that the Salem PD are harassing and assaulting innocent citizens instead of actually going after real criminals.

What the hell, man?

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