Days of Our Lives Transcript
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So Sarah’s hit-and-run case is pretty much closed, huh?
Mm-hmm. And Brady’s finally been released, so that means I can look forward to an evening with Rafe trying to convince me that he’s well enough to go back to work.
Mm. No surprise he’s impatient about it.
No, not surprising at all.
But I’m pretty sure that his doctors will tell him that he’ll be, you know, good enough soon. But listen to me going on and on about my day. What is going on with you?
Mm, nothing much. Just that… I slept with Alex again. [mellow country music]
Trick or treat?
[laughs] Hey, Dad.
[laughs]
I’m hoping you didn’t come here for the candy, because we don’t get many trick-or-treaters in the building. But I can offer you, I don’t know, maybe a little chocolate protein powder?
Protein powder? Uh, I’ll pass.
Okay, what’s with the pumpkin?
Well, I stopped by the market on the way home, and I started thinking about how much fun we used to have carving pumpkins when you were a kid.
Oh, you want to do a little carving, huh?
Why not? I haven’t seen you since you started work on “Body & Soul,” so I thought this would be a good opportunity to bond.
Okay.
And in case you’re not in the mood to stick your hands into some pumpkin guts, I thought we could bond over these.
Hey, all right. All right. Now we’re talking.
[chuckles]
Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself? Either way, you’re wasting your breath because I don’t buy it. Your lack of integrity has undermined me in far too many ways. Did I get it right? [whimsical music] Ha, yeah! Nailed it! [laughs] Ten pages down of dialogue. more to go. [sighs] Hey, Henderson? Be a pal, make me an extra dry martini, please. Oh, come on, Hennie, please? I need to see a friendly face! [inhales sharply]
Will mine do?
[gasps] Ahh! [serene music]
Hey, Gio. I just finished at the bakery. I wanted to see if maybe you wanted to meet up for dinner.
Uh, actually, I’m still at the studio.
Really? This late?
Yeah, uh, Kate wanted me to block my scripts for the next three shows, so I’ll probably be here a while. [soft tense music]
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Nancy! You’re a sight for sore eyes, girl!
Oh, Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie! Oh, I hope this isn’t a bad time. Henderson let me in.
Are you kidding me? Honey, it’s never a bad time when my old pal Nancy comes to see me out of the blue. So how are things in the Big Apple? What are you doing in Salem?
Well, we’ll talk about me later. Right now, I want to talk about you. Is it true that you’re now a big soap opera star?
[laughs] Well, um, get a load of this. [clears throat] Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself? Because either way, I’m not buying it.
Ah, move over, Meryl Streep.
Thank you, darling. [gasps] Oh, my gosh. I can’t believe that you’ve heard of “Body & Soul” all the way in New York City.
[chuckles] Well, actually, it’s the reason I’m here.
How long do you think you’re gonna be at the studio?
Uh, not sure. I still have a lot left to do.
That’s the life of a director, huh?
Yup.
Well, I guess I can’t really complain after you suffered through all those mornings of me getting up at the crack of dawn to open up the bakery.
Hey, that reminds me, I– I stopped by Sweet Bits earlier today.
Oh, yeah, right, Felicity told me. I–I’m sorry I missed you, I was running an errand. [soft tense music] I can trust you to keep this to yourself, right?
Of course. Johnny will not hear a word about this from me.
Good, because my husband is totally clueless.
Let’s keep it that way.
What was the errand?
Oh, I had to stop by the pharmacy to get some medicine for my back in case it flares up again.
And has it?
Has it what?
Flared up again?
Oh, nope. I’m–I’m doing good.
Well, I’m glad to hear that.
So I guess I’ll see you at home later? Don’t work too hard, okay? Love you.
Pharmacy, my ass.
What a nightmare for Xander, huh? Walking in on his own mother trying to push his wife down the stairs.
Unbelievable. I mean, it wasn’t enough that the woman ran Sarah over and then set Brady up to take the fall.
God, it makes everything we do on “Body & Soul” seem tame in comparison, right?
[laughs] What is that saying? Life is often crazier than fiction because fiction has to seem believable and life doesn’t.
I like that. I like that a lot. [chuckles] How does Bonnie like working on the show?
Oh, she loves it. And she especially likes working with you, Alex.
Ah. I’m thinking she’s probably just glad to have an outlet to finally give all that motherly advice that she wanted to give me in real life.
You’re probably right about that.
Yeah.
So speaking of art imitating life, how is it working with your costar?
Oh, it’s going fine. Even though Chanel and I haven’t shot any scenes together yet, the photoshoot went smoothly, so not expecting any problems.
Glad to hear that.
Yeah, so no worries there. [uneasy music]
But worries elsewhere?
Ah, a little situation with another coworker that got a little…messy.
So after Alex and I renewed our agreement to stay just friends–
Mm-hmm.
I was about to go back to my apartment, but–
But?
The next thing I knew, we started making out.
And then the next thing you knew after that?
I think you can figure it out. [both chuckle]
Right.
Ah, Jada, it just– it feels like the more we try to stay just friends, the more we can’t keep our hands off each other.
You know, that sounds a lot like me and Rafe in the beginning. Except it doesn’t look like you think it’s a good thing.
Well– it’s a complicated thing.
I understand. But Steph, it’s happened twice now. And from what I’m hearing, I’m willing to bet that it will happen again.
Well, I wouldn’t bet against it.
Right. So what do you think this means for the two of you?
I have no idea.
Well, it was all Kate and Abe’s idea– bless them, to keep “Body & Soul” alive. Abe was a very big fan. [chuckles]
Well, so am I. Oh, I just love it when you get to see all those divas going at it.
[laughs] Me too. And now I’m one of them. [laughs] Crazy, right?
No. Judging by that performance that you just put on for me before, you can act. Not to mention that you are beautiful, and charismatic, and– oh, they’re lucky to have you.
Oh, honey, you’re too much. Thank you.
Anyway, I was reading in one of the soap mags that, well, they haven’t finished casting all of “Body & Soul” yet, and I was wondering if that’s still the case.
Huh. [chuckles] Why do you ask? Were you thinking maybe you could snag a part?
Oh, no, not for me. Uh, Bonnie, the last time I acted was in a play in high school. And I–oh, I was so nervous, I forgot all my lines. All three of them. No, this is not for me at all.
Okay, then what? [expectant music]
I’m here because I want my daughter to audition. And, Bonnie, I was hoping that you might be able to put in a good word?
[chuckles]
Hey, baby. Mwah. Oh, it’s so good to see you up and about.
Yeah, well, my back is feeling much better thanks to the muscle relaxers that Kayla gave me. They really helped.
Oh, thank heaven for modern medicine.
And thank heaven you had the night off from being mayor for once. Sorry for the late invitation.
Are you kidding? I’ll always make time for a mother-daughter dinner. So you said Johnny couldn’t make it?
Yeah, no, he’s working late, unfortunately.
Really? So late?
Yeah, long hours when you have to direct five episodes of a soap opera a week.
Oh, well, maybe you should lodge a complaint with his executive producer?
[laughs] Oh, no, no. Johnny is– he’s happy to have a job. We all are.
Yeah, well, still, after a whole day’s work, that husband of yours should be having a relaxing dinner with his wife, not burning the midnight oil. [gentle acoustic music]
[sultry jazz music]
This seat taken?
All yours.
Great, thank you. I’ve been traveling with my mother all day. So to say I need a drink would be an understatement.
Well, you came to the right place.
Actually, you know what? I’ve only seen myself under fluorescent lights today. So before I order that much-needed drink, I’m gonna go tame this mop and splash some water on my face. Actually, could you order me one of those, please? Unless you’re leaving soon?
No, I’ve got nowhere to be.
Wow, quick service here, huh?
Enjoy. [sultry jazz music]
Mm. Like I said, I needed that, because, oh, my God, I thought today would never end. You see, my mother, with whom I’m traveling, is not only highly annoying, but she has absolutely zero respect for other people’s boundaries, you know? I mean, try going through two airports, two flights, two rideshares with the woman every step of the way. Drama.
Sounds stressful.
Yeah, no, nonstop stressful, actually. First, it starts out with us not being able to get coffee because she’s worried that we’re gonna miss our flight. So we get to the airport three hours early, makes me throw out my toiletries because she doesn’t want to waste time checking bags. Damn, I had some expensive moisturizers in there.
The horror.
And then… we got through security with hours to spare. And all she wants to do is gossip about the other passengers, making, like, snide comments about what they’re wearing, you know, things like that. She doesn’t even let me watch the shows that I downloaded. [chuckles] Are you even listening to me?
No, not really. And no offense, but you are aware that other people have problems as well, right?
Wow. I thought Midwesterners were supposed to be friendly. Sorry for trying to have a conversation.
Wait.
I’m Johnny. What’s your name?
Joy.
Hey, Joy. Welcome to Salem.
So how are things with you and Johnny? It’s only been a few days since I had to referee an early morning squabble at my apartment.
Yeah, well, things are okay, but they are about to get a whole lot better.
Oh, why is that?
Well, because I am planning a surprise party for Johnny tomorrow for his birthday. It’s gonna be on set.
Oh, on set, huh? Oh, well, that sounds like a cool idea. Well, you need any help, you know your mama loves parties and surprises.
Oh, yeah, believe me, I know. I still haven’t recovered from when you got Ricky Martin to perform at my fifth birthday party.
[laughs] You were definitely surprised.
Oh, yeah, mm-hmm. Even though the only song of his that I knew was “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” and that was from “Shrek.” I was disappointed that you didn’t get Puss in Boots.
[laughs] Well, the other mothers and fathers were very excited.
Mm-hmm, I recall. But no, Johnny’s party is going to be a little bit of a smaller gathering.
I figured. I figured. But if you need any assistance, just tag in your mother.
Oh, thank you, but I already enlisted Alex.
Alex? Sweetheart, are you sure that’s a good idea?
So you and Stephanie are spending a lot of time together, huh?
I mean, Dad, it’s kind of hard not to. We work on the same show together. We live across the hall from each other, for God’s sake.
Right. Right. Well, Stephanie is a lovely person. I’m glad to hear that you’re friends again. [soft tense music] Mm. [chuckles] I detect that look on your face means that you are maybe more than friends again?
Maybe? Sort of.
I see. So if you’re “maybe sort of” more than friends again, and I do get the subtextual meaning of that, are you two getting back together?
Okay, so did you guys talk?
You mean after?
Well, it wasn’t asking about during. [chuckles]
No. No, we didn’t talk after. I–I woke up in his bed, and got the hell out of there once I found my clothes.
Walk of shame style?
Kind of.
Well, I mean, why? What is there to be ashamed of?
Oh, I’m not ashamed.
Mm.
Just… disappointed, you know? Because we agreed that we weren’t gonna do anything that might ruin our friendship, and then we did.
Well, the important word here is “we,” meaning you andAlex. So it looks like he wanted it to happen too.
It certainly seemed that way in the moment.
Right, and are you both still friends?
As far as I know.
Well, then, what’s the problem? I mean, it’s not a crime, you know, to be friends with someone and occasionally have sex. [mellow country music] Unless someone wants more than that.
So you want Chloe to audition for “Body & Soul”?
Oh, no, Bonnie. Chloe is a singer, not– not an actress.
But you said you want your daughter to–
My other daughter, Joy. [soft dramatic music]
Thanks for the welcome.
Yeah, well, it obviously came a little too late. And, for the record, Midwesterners generally are very friendly.
Oh, so you’re an exception?
Not always. I’m just in a bad mood.
Yeah, I got that. If you don’t mind me asking, what got you in the bad mood?
My wife did, actually. Yeah, she’s… she’s cheating on me.
Oh, so okay, you want Joy to audition for “Body & Soul”– Chloe’s baby sister.
Who is all grown up and quite a handful, I might add. Oh, she is stubborn, and she’s feisty, and she’s– oh, she is full of you-know-what and vinegar.
Huh. I wonder who she takes after.
All right, she’s a lot like her mother, the poor kid. But Bonnie, she has a knack for getting herself into the messiest of situations.
So your wife is cheating on you?
All right, did I just say that out loud to a stranger?
Hey, no worries here. I’m not gonna tell anybody. It’s not like we have anybody in common anyway, right? Who would I tell? [chuckles]
Yeah. Yeah, that’s a good point. [clears throat]
Well, I’m really sorry what you’re going through. That really sucks.
Yeah.
And I’m sure you don’t want to hear my two cents, but I do have a lifetime of experience assuming the worst in people. So I don’t know. Is there a chance you’re jumping to conclusions based on flimsy evidence?
Nah, not too flimsy. Actually, I– I walked in on them.
Oh. Well, there goes that theory.
Yeah.
So, um, who’s the guy? Do you know him?
Yeah, I know him. And she works with him.
So what, they start flirting by the copy machine?
Actually, they– they knew each other prior to working together. They actually slept with each other before she and I were married, so.
Wow. And you’re okay with them working side by side?
Well, she swore to me that everything that happened between them was in the past. And that she wasn’t even attracted to him anymore. And I stupidly believed her.
Hey, she’s–she’s your wife. You trusted her. [sultry jazz music] So what did you do after you walked in on them?
Ooh, I, um, turned around and walked out.
You confronted her, though, right?
No, I didn’t.
[scoffs] Why the hell not?
Relax, Mama, okay? I needed an ally on set, and Alex volunteered to help me with Johnny’s party, which was really nice of him, actually.
Okay.
Okay, you said “okay” like it’s not totally okay.
Well, now, correct me if I’m wrong now, but isn’t Alex the reason you had to come over not too long ago and use my shower because Johnny got all jealous about you two shooting those love scenes together?
No, no, no, that was the photoshoot. But we talked that out. We talked it out. It was fine.
Well, I talked to him later that day, and he admitted that it’s been harder on him than he expected.
Right, and I understand that. But what I think is that we just– once we get this first bedroom scene done and over with, everyone will realize that it is all okay, and that it is not a threat to anyone’s marriage or relationship. It’s make believe.
Oh, so you didn’t shoot the love scene yet?
No, I thought I told you. We had to put it on hold because of the whole situation with my back.
Well, on hold till when?
Tomorrow. Okay, but I think that what is really getting to Johnny is the anticipation of it also. I really do believe that once said love scene is over and done with, everything is gonna be just fine. [tense music]
No. Stephanie and I aren’t–we’re not getting back together, Dad. It didn’t work out the first time. There’s no reason why it could the second. And if you may remember, I was just married to Theresa about five minutes ago. And on top of that, Stephanie just lost somebody that was really important to her.
Everett?
Mm-hmm.
I don’t mean to be insensitive, but Everett is gone and so is Theresa.
Touché. But it doesn’t matter, Dad. You know, I just don’t think Stephanie and I are really meant to be. It’s just not like that. [soft dramatic music]
Okay, so what is it like?
Look, neither Alex nor I want more than what is going on right now.
Right. A friendship with the occasional lovemaking.
Okay, can we not call it lovemaking, please? No one is in love here, okay?
But still.
But still what?
I get the feeling that there is something you’re not saying.
Like what? I’m just saying that no one is in love here. And that no one includes me.
Right. I heard what you said. But, Steph, I know how it is with exes, okay? And when you run into each other at a vulnerable time, you know, the physical stuff comes easy. The attraction is still there. And I don’t know. You know, hearing you talk and the vibe that your friend here is getting, I’m starting to think that maybe there’s some feelings still there.
Oh, here’s Joy at the airport.
Oh, honey, she is so beautiful.
And she knows it too.
Oh, a born performer. And a real drama queen. Oh. So, anyway, when I saw the casting notice for “Body & Soul,” I thought, why not come and let her bring that to the screen? Especially since she’s–
Especially since she’s, what?
Well, Bonnie–[sighs] Lately, Joy has been so adrift. I mean, one minute she’s applying to beauty school, the next moment she wants to be a doctor.
[chuckles] Like her daddy. Sorry.
Right. Anyway, I thought that if– if she could just get a part on “Body & Soul,” then just maybe, Joy could find her purpose. [soft dramatic music]
Obviously, I wanted to confront him, right? My–my wife and the guy that she was having sex with. And I wanted to walk in there and just beat him to a pulp, you know? And I just– I don’t know, I went numb. I was in shock.
I get that. What about the next time you saw her?
When I saw her later, I thought– I thought that she was gonna confess, you know, tell me it was just some horrible mistake and beg for my forgiveness.
Well, would you have been okay with it if she had?
No. Obviously not, okay? But at least I could have maybe worked past it eventually. But instead of being honest with me and contrite, she just– she acted like nothing even happened. She just lied right to my face.
And then what?
Then she snuck out to see him again the next day.
Oof.
Yeah. Told me she was going to run an errand. Really, she just went over to his apartment. I saw her leave. Heard her make him swear not to say anything. Heard her call me clueless even.
Whoa. Okay, I’m sorry, but this woman sounds like a stone-cold bitch.
But she’s not, though. You know, if you would have asked me a month ago if she was capable of doing something like this, I would have said no way in hell. Now it’s like I don’t even know who she is anymore. And even though– I don’t know, the reason that I’m not confronting her, you know, telling her that I know she’s cheating on me, that I saw her, that I walked in on her cheating on me–
Yeah? What’s the reason? [sultry jazz music]
I guess it’s, uh– I feel like if I– if I actually say it, if I put it out there, then it’s real. And I would still give anything for it not to be.
Okay, so the goal is to get through this love scene and then surprise Johnny with a party. And since Alex is going to be helping with that surprise, then maybe Johnny will feel better about him. And then we can all move forward as friends.
Kumbaya, peace and love.
Exactly.
Yeah, right until the next sex scene.
Okay, love scene, first of all. That’s what I prefer to call it. And second of all, Mama, you’re not helping.
Well, Chanel, darling, I just– you know, I want you to have realistic expectations.
Okay. How am I being unrealistic, Mama? I truly believe that once we have gone through this experience together of Johnny directing, Alex and I acting in this lovescene, then it is just gonna be a million percent easier moving forward.
A million percent?
Yes, a million percent, okay? After we do this, all the weird tension and hurt feelings, that will all be over with. After tomorrow, it is going to be smooth sailing all the way.
What’s it like between Stephanie and me? Mm. Well, as you know, Dad, I was on a pretty low place when I moved back in here. Stephanie kept– she kept me steady. She helped me through the dark times. I just can’t stop thinking about… what it was like when we were together and… how badly I screwed things up, man. I was an idiot. I hurt her very badly. It took us a long time just to get back to a place of being friends again, you know?
Have you had this conversation with Stephanie?
Yeah. Many times. And she agreed that we need to just keep things the way they are.
Except that you are now, as you just described it, sort of, kind of more than friends? [soft dramatic music]
Well, this morning after we woke up, she ran out of here like the apartment was on fire, after calling the whole thing a mistake.
And do you agree with that, that the whole thing was a mistake?
Okay, I admit, the idea of getting back together with Alex has crossed my mind. It’s just–it went so horribly the last time. And he and I have been getting along so well recently. I don’t–I don’t want to risk losing that.
Even if you feel something for him?
Yeah, even if I do, because Alex doesn’t feel the same way.
Well, how do you know that? Have you asked him?
[sighs]
No, I have not asked Alex if he has feelings for me, because first of all, how embarrassing would it be if he says he doesn’t? And second of all, I haven’t forgotten the old Alex. He was a player and a very bad boyfriend.
Well, people change. I mean, he did just get married.
Mm. Yeah, for five minutes. Through no fault of his own, so yeah, I do– I do believe that he has changed. But how much? I mean, this is a guy who has had multiple threesomes. He seems very comfortable with the friends-with-benefits thing. [sighs]
Well, then maybe that’s a good thing, if that’s what you are. [mellow country music]
Except I’m not fine with it. I admit that. I– I don’t know. It’s confusing. And it feels reckless and unfulfilling and just plain wrong. So you know what? As far as I’m concerned, Alex and I are strictly friends from now on. No more sex.
If you say so.
You know, Dad, I don’t even know if I have a knife sharp enough to carve a pumpkin.
You’re avoiding my question, Alex, which I understand. You’re a grown-ass man. Your love life is none of my business.
Dad, I don’t mind you asking me about it. I really don’t. And I understand why. It’s because you care, and I appreciate that. But the whole thing is moot. Stephanie’s not interested in me like that. So can we please just carve the pumpkin?
Sure.
Thank you.
But you, my friend, are on guts duty.
Oh, no, no. Dad, that’s not fair.
Oh, yes, you are. I bought the pumpkin and dragged it over here. You, because you’re so good at it, you’re gonna get your hands very sticky, and you’re gonna work those guts, and you’re gonna clean that pumpkin.
Oh, my God, okay. All right, I’m on guts duty.
[laughs]
Hey.
Oh, Bonnie, it is so good to see you.
Ooh, back at you, darling.
Oh, and congratulations on being a diva.
[laughs] Well, you know I was always a diva. Just I wasn’t a diva on TV.
Oh, hon, you are now. And I am so sure you are going to be a fan favorite.
Well, that’s the goal. [chuckles]
And you know what? I know you have nothing to do with casting, but–
Nancy, say no more, it would be my pleasure to put in a good word for your beautiful daughter. Oh, honey, it really would be a pleasure. And you know what? This diva is gonna throw her weight around and make sure your daughter gets an audition. Mm-hmm. Whoo!
Whoo-hoo!
All righty, righty, right.
Whoo-hoo! [both laugh]
So what are you gonna do? I mean, apart from drowning your sorrows and telling your deepest secrets to a stranger?
You’re not a stranger. Not anymore.
Well, I guess that’s true. Still, you can’t hole up in this bar forever.
No, I can’t. That would get very old, very fast. In fact, it already is– [clears throat] Getting old, actually. Except for your company.
Well, thanks. Johnny, you can’t let your wife keep cheating on you while you act like nothing’s wrong. That’s gonna eat you up inside.
It already is.
Mama, no, I am the one who asked you to dinner.
Stop. Now, it is my pleasure to treat you. And from what I’ve heard, celebrities never pay for anything.
You know what? I’ve heard that too. [both chuckle] You know it’s too bad I wasn’t on a soap opera when you cut off all my credit cards.
Oh, well, Chanel, honey, you have grown up a lot since then. I mean, look at you. You’re not only a wonderful wife, you’re a successful entrepreneur and an actress.
Mm-hmm, with an amazing mother who is also a wonderful wife, and– hold on, drum roll, please– the mayor of this fine city. [both chuckle]
Oh, honey, we both have a lot to be proud of and grateful for, don’t we?
Yes. Yes, we sure do. All right, well, now I should be heading home.
Oh.
Mwah. I want to be well-rested, and not only for those scenes that I’ll be shooting tomorrow, but also for the big surprise. [both chuckling]
You’re right. I do have to confront my wife sooner rather than later.
Tonight?
No. Not tonight. [sultry jazz music]
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