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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

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God, we are so lucky Dr. Greene agreed to keep our secret.

Yeah, I know, especially since we both have family who work here.

Right. So let’s not press our luck. We better get you back to the cabin before anyone sees us.

Right.

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Tate?

Dad. Um–

What–what–what is g– what is that? What are you– are you all right?

Yeah. It’s–it’s just a sprained ankle.

Sprai–did you do that at camp? And–wait, wait, wait. Why didn’t the camp contact me to tell– tell me that they were sending you home? What is this?

Well, um–

What? And what is she doing here?

 

[sighs]

Hmm?

This didn’t happen at camp, Dad.

Really? Where did it happen, son?

On Smith Island.

Hi, honey. I was just wondering where you are. You couldn’t have taken this long to go and check on Victoria. Okay, well, um, I will see you when you get here. I love you. Hmm, thought that Xander would be back by now.

So what am I? Chopped liver?

 

[laughs]

Do I bore you? I mean, if so, I can turn on “Jeopardy!”

No.

[laughter] Of course you don’t bore me. It was just–I just–

You just miss your husband and your precious girl.

Yeah.

Yeah.

And I’m also worried about my husband. You know? He–he feels helpless seeing me this way. And since he can’t do anything for me, he’s just fixating on finding the person who hit me. He’s obsessed with it, actually.

You have a suspect? Oh, that’s great news. Who is it?

I’m sorry, but I’m not at liberty to tell you.

Not at liberty to– Jada, my wife is lying in a hospital bed as we speak. She may never walk again. We have a right to know.

And you will, if and when an arrest is made. But in the meantime, presumption of innocence–

Innocence? That monster ran Sarah down and left her to die in the street.

I am sorry, Xander, but I am not going to discuss this with you any further.

Oh–oh, yes, you will.

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[suspenseful music] – What’s going on?

Well, Brady told me that his car was stolen.

 

[echoing] What?

 

[echoing] He didn’t mention that to you?

Uh, no, no. When did that happen?

Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out now.

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Excellent. I appreciate your expeditious attention to this matter. Well, Father, mission accomplished. Brady’s car is now as flat as a pancake and probably stacked like one too. Oh, don’t look at me that way. What choice did I have? Yes, yes, I know that you were not a big fan of Brady’s. But he is the father of my child. And I did what I had to do to protect my family, just as you would have done.

Pray tell, sister. What did you do, you know, to protect your family?

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

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Well? If you’d like, I can ask father’s portrait.

Fine, fine.

But I feel–

If you must know…

Mm.

Unfortunately, I had to fire Ava from our little family business.

Oh. Well, I don’t understand. Where is the unfortunate part?

Ava is my good friend.

Then why did you fire her?

It was political. Gabi learned that Ava slept with Stefan while she was in Statesville. And… Gabi gave me an ultimatum. Either I relieve Ava of her duties or she was gonna find a new buyer for Gabi Chic. And I couldn’t let her do that. See, we put a lot into that launch. And plus, it is the centerpiece of my new corporate strategy.

Hmm. Well, if it were up to me, I would have sacked both those vipers.

Yeah, well, it’s not up to you, now is it?

Not at the moment.

 

[scoffs]

 

[chuckles]

 

[sighs] Look. I know that Father detested Gabi, as do I. But my family legacy means everything to me, and I’m gonna to do whatever it takes to protect it.

Mm.

Hmm?

No, I don’t think so.

You don’t think so? What?

What I mean is that I’m getting a keen sense that you’re selling me a bill of goods. So why don’t you tell me, Kristen, what’s really going on?

Hey, there you are.

Here I are.

 

[laughs] How was your visit with your dad?

It was great. Well, he beat the pants off me in Parcheesi, but I took him in rummy.

 

[laughs] There you go.

So I got your message, said you wanted to talk to me about something. Everything okay?

No, not really.

 

[sighs]

Smith Island? What were you doing there?

Look, Dad, the truth is, I didn’t– I never actually went to camp.

I’m sorry? What?

Yeah, I was staying up at the Horton cabin.

You’re telling me that this whole time I thought you were in lacrosse camp in New York, you were actually at the Horton cabin? Why in God’s name would you do something like that?

Come on, you know exactly why I would do that– so I could spend time with Holly without anyone flipping out on us for being together.

You’ve been lying to me all summer about this?

No, he–

Yes. Yeah, I have been.

I’ve been thinking lately about the car accident when I was with my parents and I was the only survivor.

[somber music] And there was a part of me that wished I had died with them.

You never told me that, Mom.

I suppose I never wanted you to know. I wasn’t always brave Maggie, facing adversity with courage and pluck. I was grieving, and I was scared. And I was very angry. It’s okay. It’s okay for you to be angry about what happened to you, Sarah.

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[sniffles] I think Xander is angry enough for both of us. I’m worried. I’m worried that if– when they find the person that ran me over, what Xander is going to do to them.

Xander, I get that you are upset. And you have every reason to be. And believe me, I understand what you’re going through.

You underst–you have no idea what I’m going through.

Oh, I do. Because Rafe is lying in a hospital bed, just like Sarah. So yeah, I do know. And my heart breaks for the both of you. But I am gonna state this very clearly to you. I will be the one who will find and arrest the person who hit Sarah, not you. So unless you want to spend the night with some unsavory characters whose rap sheet, I’m sure, is longer than yours, I suggest that you take your hands off of me right now.

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I am so sorry, Jada. I just, um– I don’t know what came over me. I’m just so–

Worried about Sarah? Yeah, I get it. But every time you raise hell because of your dissatisfaction with the pace of the investigation, that’s more time that I have to deal with you instead of actually doing my job. Okay, I will let you know as soon as I get something concrete.

Thank you, Detective– sorry, Commissioner. Can you at least– can you just tell us what it is we’re waiting for?

Well, first, I have to speak to the DA before I can proceed, but you’ll know something soon. And, Xander, I do know what you’re going through, when the love of your life is lying in a hospital bed and you just feel so helpless. But go. Go be with Sarah. She needs you.

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Mom, will you tell me how you dealt with it, when you found out that you couldn’t walk?

Hmm. When I blinked, my eyes opened, and I was in the hospital. And I saw the doctor… and he said, um… “Sweetheart, your parents didn’t make it.” And then he said, um, “Your legs are crushed.” I wished I’d perished with them. But when I finally came to my senses, I felt like I owed it to them to keep the farm running. And it wasn’t an easy task, even without being injured. I knew I had to figure it out. I had to– I had to learn to live my new normal. But, you know, I remember–

[chuckles] Oh, I remember a graduation party. And the song “The Twist,” started playing. And I stood there on my crutches, feeling very awkward and frustrated. But I reminded myself that even if I couldn’t get out on the dance floor and show off… That I could still dance in my heart. I know that sounds very Pollyanna. But I know if I hadn’t– never had that surgery and never been able to walk on my own, I still would have had a very good and full life.

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And that is my way of saying to you, don’t give up, my darling. So no matter what the car accident took from you, no matter how your recovery goes, you’re still a wonderful doctor and mother and wife. And you’re my daughter. Sure, you know, if you don’t heal the way we want you to, um, some things will be harder. But I know– I know that you’ll remember how much you truly do have to be grateful for.

 

[sniffles, speaks indistinctly] I am. I am grateful. I’m grateful to feel so loved, you know, by you and by Xander and my daughter. You know? And I am grateful I have such a wise mom.

[both chuckle] That means– that means everything to me. That means– it means more than anything.

I beg your pardon? “A bill of goods”?

What I’m saying is that for a polished fabulist such as yourself, that was a shockingly unconvincing story.

[laughter]

Well, EJ, I mean, if you don’t believe what I just told you, then by all means run it by Gabi. Not that it is any of your damn business.

No, you’re right. It’s none of my business. But word of advice– and this is speaking from experience here– if you would rather people not go poking around in your closet looking for skeletons, perhaps you shouldn’t be so forthcoming with Father up there, sharing your secrets aloud. Besides, I’m sure he knows all already.

 

[scoffs]

I don’t understand. Holly’s been here in Salem all summer.

Yeah, and she’s been–

I’ve been sneaking up to the cabin to visit Tate whenever I can.

You’ve been sneaking up to “visit” with Tate.

Dad, come on. No, it’s– we weren’t–there wasn’t–

Oh, sure. No, I’m sure. I’m sure the two of you were just playing Connect or Monopoly or something. Holly, do you mind if I have a private word with my son, please?

Sure, of course.

Dad, look, I know that you’re probably really disappointed in me, and I’m sorry. But I really care about Holly. This isn’t just some fling. And I couldn’t stand to be apart from her just because Mom was being crazy and overprotective.

Okay, son. Stop. Stop talking. I want you to listen right now.

Okay. Can you just–can you tell me? Get it out of the way. How much trouble am I in?

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Oh, my God. Brady’s car is stolen right out of our garage? How’d did he take that news?

I don’t know. He didn’t tell me. Apparently, he didn’t tell you either.

When did this happen?

I’m not sure. Um, I ran into Jada downstairs. She is heading up the investigation, trying to figure out a timeline.

Timeline? Brady just didn’t tell her how it happened, when it happened?

Apparently not.

Well, why would the acting police commissioner be involved in a run-of-the-mill car theft investigation anyway? It’s got to be connected to something bigger. Don’t you think? Like maybe Sarah’s hit-and-run?

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John, you don’t think that Brady could have been involved in Sarah’s accident?

Oh, God, I pray I’m wrong here. But something’s not adding up here. I mean, come on. Why wouldn’t Brady say a word about his car being stolen?

Well, actually, he did. He told Kristen. I bumped into her earlier.

But why would he t–

[mysterious music] Unless he wanted to get rid of the evidence by disappearing his car– yeah, Kristen could do that. I mean, that sort of thing is in her wheelhouse, isn’t it?

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves here, okay? But, look, when I told Brady about Sarah’s accident, he was–he was shocked. He was horrified. Come on, John. We–we know Brady. He’s a good man, and if he had– if he had hit her, he never would have left her there.

No, he wouldn’t… unless–

Unless what?

Unless he’d been drinking.

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So you’re telling me, this entire summer, I have been shelling out money to your friend Aaron so he could go to lacrosse camp and be scouted by D coaches?

Come on, Dad. You know I didn’t wanna go to camp. And at least he’s getting something out of it.

Oh, and then when you came back– when you came back to see your mom, you weren’t flying in from New York, were you? You took a damn ferry across the lake.

And I’m sorry.

Sorry?

Look, when Nicole left town and Mom went to prison, I was this close to telling you the truth. But then you insisted that I go back to camp. And so–I don’t know. I-I just–I kinda got the vibe that maybe you didn’t want me to come home.

Oh, my–that is not– so not true.

Dad, I left because you told me to. And then I kinda had to keep the lie going.

Ugh, damn it, Tate. Come on.

I did this because I thought you would go ballistic on me. I mean, come on, Dad. Like, I mean, haven’t you ever lied because you were scared of how someone would react?

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– Why would you take my car?

Well, isn’t it obvious? And you’re welcome, by the way.

Kristen–Kristen, answer my question.

 

[sighs]

Why?

Why? I mean, apparently, you’re too dense to figure it out. I found out that the car in Sarah’s hit-and-run was gray. And I remember that you were a mess that morning when I came in. And I went down to the garage. And, well, I saw the damage on the front end. And I realized that you must be the one who ran over that poor woman. So I got rid of the evidence.

I can’t believe it. I can’t. I can’t believe it. Why–why would you do that?

Why would I do that? I did it for our daughter. See, without the car, Detective Hunter has nothing. So just stick to your story and, uh, you know, stay calm.

Dad? Hi. Where–where did you just go?

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I just hope that I’m half the mom to Victoria that you are to me.

Oh, Sarah. Sarah, come on. You’re a wonderful mother.

Yeah, but how– how will I be able to now?

What do you mean?

‘Cause, Mom, I– Victoria needs to be held so much right now. And when she gets upset, the only thing that soothes her is being in that baby sling. And pretty soon, she’s gonna start walking and then running. And how–how am I gonna be able to keep up with her?

Oh, Sarah, I promise you. You’re gonna find a way.

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Hi.

Hey.

Hope I’m not interrupting.

No.

Grandma.

No, honey, it’s okay.

Nice to see you.

Two visits in one day.

[laughs] I’m very lucky.

Yeah. Um, well, actually, I came because– ’cause I have something to tell you.

Okay. What is it, sweetie?

Okay, well, you know how I said I had plans with my friend Liv tonight?

Yeah, you two we’re going to the movies.

We’re not going to the movies. That was actually a lie. I was going to see Tate.

Um, in New York?

At Smith Island.

Smith Island? Was he–

No, Tate never went to lacrosse camp. His friend Aaron took his place instead so him and I could spend the summer together. And he’s been staying at the cabin.

Oh. Oh, wait a minute. The Horton cabin– I mean, what is– did he break in?

No, I took your key, and I let him in. I’m really sorry for lying to you, Grandma.

Oh. I don’t understand. Hmm. I know I saw the key the other day.

Yeah, that’s because I put it back. Tate locked himself out, so I had to borrow it again. And I feel absolutely horrible for lying to you, to everyone.

Okay, then. That’s why I couldn’t find the key the other night.

Wait. What are you talking about? What night?

EJ, don’t you have anything better to do than stand around, cross-examining me? Like, I don’t know, uh, sorting through a file cabinet or whatever you DAs do?

Oh, I have plenty of things I could be doing. But I happened to be walking past and overhear you talking to a portrait above a fireplace, plotting, scheming, your usual. And I couldn’t help myself, so my interest is piqued.

 

[laughs] I wasn’t plotting and scheming.

And since you already have the CEO position at DiMera, what else does Kristen DiMera want that she doesn’t have? Let’s see, let’s see, let’s see.

[gasps dramatically] Oh, I know. Brady Black.

I hope I’m not interrupting. Your butler let me in.

Mm. Hello, Jada.

I need to speak with you, EJ, about the Sarah Kiriakis case.

Okay. Would you excuse us?

Mm. Of course.

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– So what’s the update? Do you have any new developments?

Actually, we do. I have a suspect. And I’m looking for your advice on how to proceed.

Go on.

We’ve got a partial license plate from security camera footage. And it corresponds to a gray car registered here in Salem. And it also matches the description of the vehicle from the scene of the accident.

Mm, and the forensic evidence?

Well, see, that’s where we have a problem. We can’t compare the paint because the vehicle has vanished into thin air.

Vanished? How can a vehicle just vanish?

The suspect stated that the car was stolen, but he didn’t report it.

So he didn’t file a police report for a stolen vehicle?

Mm-mm, and he claimed that the theft occurred before the accident. But I have an eyewitness who says that she saw the car parked in the parking garage the night of the accident, in the wrong spot.

Hmm, so what I’m hearing is a lot of circumstantial evidence, albeit very compelling circumstantial evidence, and no absolute proof.

That’s correct. And without the car, we likely never will have absolute proof. So what I need to know is, are you ready to indict, based off of what we have?

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So what do you think, Doc? Could Brady be struggling with his sobriety?

[unsettling music] Doc?

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While you were in Greece, I will admit that I had a few concerns.

What does that mean? What sort of concerns?

Well, I knew he was having a hard time dealing with the Theresa business. And, um, I mean, he’s a grown man. I didn’t feel that I could talk to him about it. But I did feel that I could ask Paul how he was doing.

All right. What did he say?

Paul said that Brady admitted that he was, uh– he was struggling, and that he had upped his meetings, and he had even spent a lot more time with his sponsor.

All right. And what do you think? What’s your gut telling you?

Well, I-I try not to jump to conclusions, especially after the last time all this happened.

You’re talking about when Eric got behind the wheel drunk, right?

I should have learned from that. I should have sat Brady down and had a serious talk with him before it was too late.

Tate–so I thought– wait, weren’t you out of town for the summer?

Uh, yeah, I was, um, and now I’m back. Hey, I wanted to tell you that I heard what happened to Sarah. And I just wanted to say that I’m sorry.

Thanks, mate. I appreciate it.

Yeah, and I hope they find whoever did this and they give him or her exactly what they deserve.

You and me both. The good news is, the police may have a suspect.

Really? That–that’s great.

Yeah. I just hope they stop dithering around and nail the son of a bitch to the wall.

So are you going to tell me who this suspect is?

Does it matter?

It might.

Brady Black.

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Brady Black? By all means, arrest him.

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Grandma, what night are you talking about?

Sweetheart, Sarah and Xander were planning on spending their wedding night at the Horton cabin.

Oh. Oh, I didn’t know.

Oh, no, honey, it’s okay. It was very last-minute.

So why didn’t you guys?

Uh–

What happened?

They were heading to the ferry. And I couldn’t find the keys to the cabin. So Sarah decided to come over and help me look for it, but–

But what?

[somber music] Oh. Wait, Sarah, was that the night of your accident, when you were hit by the car?

Yeah, yeah, I was walking to the parking lot.

And if you hadn’t been on the way to Grandma’s because I took the key– oh, my God. Sarah, what happened to you, it’s all my fault.

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It’s true, isn’t it? This happened to you because of me. If I hadn’t–

Holly, Holly. Look at me. Look at me. This is not your fault. You had no way of knowing what would happen. It’s–

No, because if Tate and I hadn’t been sneaking around at the cabin, then you’d be fine.

[cries] I shouldn’t be here.

Holly–

I’m sorry.

Holly.

Holly? What was that all about?

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Correct me if I’m wrong. But I’m sensing that you have some type of bad blood with Brady?

Oh, it’s been Capulets and Montagues between our families going back generations. But our history has nothing to do with my legal assessment of the case. From what you’ve told me, the preponderance of evidence suggests we may well be able to win a conviction.

So I should move?

Go find Mr. Black and read him his Miranda rights.

Okay, will do.

Hello, Detective. I was curious if you had any leads.

I think you already know the answer to that.

Why would I know the answer to that?

Save it, Kristen. I know you were eavesdropping the whole time.

Well, you can’t blame me for being curious.

Listen. I know that Brady is Rachel’s father. But if you know anything–

I don’t. Now if you’ll excuse me.

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Hey, sweetheart. Look at me. Look at me. You are not in any way responsible for what happened. Now, if Brady is responsible somehow for this hit-and-run here, he’s just gonna have to man up and own it.

I know. He hasn’t done that yet.

And that’s why I’m gonna have to confront him.

John?

He is my son. If he’s lying to me or he’s telling me the God honest truth, I’ll know it.

It’s crazy what happened to Sarah. I mean, what kind of person would just hit her and then keep going? I mean, you’d have to be some kind of psychopath or something to do that. I’m just glad they have a suspect. You know?

Yeah.

Dad?

What? Yeah, what?

Did you just hear anything that I said?

Yeah, I’m sorry. I’ve been– I’ve been distracted. Um, what I hear, son, is you trying to change the subject.

You want me to apologize again? ‘Cause I will. Dad, I made a huge mistake. But, look, Mom is the one that was militant about keeping me and Holly apart. You just went along with it. You even said that you would consider letting us date again when the school year started, and it’s about to start.

I know. I know.

And on top of that, Holly and I spent the whole summer together, and nothing bad happened. So I’m sorry. I’m sorry about lying about lacrosse camp and about Smith Island. But come on, Dad. I mean, like, don’t you– don’t you remember being in high school? I mean, I’ll literally take any other punishment. I mean, just please don’t keep Holly and me apart.

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I mean, put yourself in my shoes, Dad.

What? Um, what do you mean by that?

Are you okay?

Yeah.

You look like you just saw a ghost.

No, I’m–I’m–I’m– I’m all right. Um, can Holly take you home? Can she?

Yeah, but– sure. Why?

All right. Good. Because there’s something I got to do. It just came up. I gotta– I gotta–listen, take care of your ankle. Ice it.

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Hey, thanks for letting my dad and I talk. I-I-I thought I was getting through to him, but then he started acting really weird. It’s like his brain was somewhere else. Honestly, I have no idea if I’m in trouble or not. Hey, what’s going on? Are you okay?

It’s our fault, Tate. What happened is our fault.

What–what are you talking about? What–

Aunt Sarah, she was in the accident because of us.

Well, I’m certainly not going to blame Holly. I mean, you might as well blame the flap of a butterfly’s wings for starting World War I, right? As much as I’d love to go scorched earth over all this, the only person to blame for the accident is the driver. No one else.

Yeah, I agree. Hey, why were you gone so long? I was afraid something was wrong.

No, no, something is finally very right. I ran into Jada in the town square.

Well, what did she say? Is there any news?

Good news. The police have a prime suspect in the hit-and-run.

Oh, my God. Who is it? Who’s the suspect?

I don’t know. She wouldn’t tell me.

[curious tense music]

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So what did Jada want?

Oh, she just wanted to see if I’d give her the go-ahead to arrest a suspect in the Sarah Kiriakis hit-and-run case.

And did you?

I did indeed. And funny enough, it just so happens that the suspect is your baby daddy. But something tells me you knew exactly what was going on.

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Hey, son, listen. When you get this, give me a call, will you? There’s, uh, something I want to talk to you about. Love you, pal.

[siren wails]

And I’m gonna need two officers to execute the arrest warrant in the hit-and-run of Sarah Kiriakis.

There’s no need for that, Detective. I’m here.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

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So you want to tell me what I just walked in on?

Yeah. It was nothing, I swear.

Nothing, OK, well, it sure didn’t seem like nothing, considering you two were both half naked.

Yeah, because I just woke up, and Sophia just– I don’t know, she showed up here out of the blue, and then she came on to me. And it was weird, and it was random, and it was lame.

Well, Tate, I have a feeling if I hadn’t shown up when I did, neither of you two would have been half naked for long.

OK, Holly, look, I get how this looks, but I’m telling you, I totally shut her down. The only one I want to be with is you. You believe me, don’t you?

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I’m sorry, why would you need to see my car?

To determine whether or not you’re the driver who hit Sarah.

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Hey, Chad.

Kristen, hi.

Hi. Do you mind if I come in?

Sure.

So I heard about everything that’s going on.

Yeah, news–news travels fast in this house.

Yeah, I mean, well, that kind of news, yeah, spreads pretty quickly.

[laughs] So… where is this woman who claims to be Abigail? Hmm?

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[sighs] I don’t see you. Where the hell are you?

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Relax. I’m right here.

 

[sighs]

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OK, so you want me to believe that Sophia showed up here uninvited, she took a ferry all the way here just to throw herself at you, and you just shut her down?

Yes. Yes, I did. I only wish that I would have thrown her out sooner. I was just–I was shocked, obviously, when she came in. And then she started, you know, throwing herself at me. And I was like, oh, my God, and I was totally– I promise you, I was totally turned off. But she didn’t believe that. She just bulldozed right past that. And she–she just disrobed–

OK, Tate, Tate, Tate, hey, hey, hey, relax. Of course I believe you.

 

[sighs]

I know you shut her down. I could tell by the look on her face, for one thing. And I also trust you.

 

[sighs] Thank you. Yeah. I’m so relieved. It must have–must have been weird to walk into that.

Yeah, it was no fun walking in on that.

Yeah. So maybe…

[soft music]

Maybe what?

I don’t know. Maybe you could, you know, reassure me that I’m the only girl you want.

Reassure you?

Mm-hmm.

I would love to reassure you.

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There you go. Feeling reassured?

Yeah.

[chuckles]

Good.

I’m really glad to see you.

Same. Hey, how’s your Aunt Sarah doing?

She’s doing OK, considering. I mean, I just– I feel really horrible for her. What kind of person just hits somebody with their car and then drives away like that?

A horrible person, a person with no conscience.

Yeah. Well, I hope the police catch that horrible person soon.

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There you go, my little darling. Now, you’re going to play by yourself for a little while so Grandma can have a little break, hmm? Ah. That smile tells me you are. Well, God bless your little heart.

[knock at door] Who is it?

Mum, it’s me.

Hi, darling. How lovely.

Hey, Mum.

Hi. Mwah. How’s Sarah?

Oh, she’s– she’s holding up. Maggie’s with her now. I just wanted to check on Victoria.

You didn’t have to do that. I told you I’d watch her.

I know you did. It’s just, I needed to see her. Hey, darling.

Oh, she’s been an absolute angel.

Yeah? You’ve been behaving for your grandmum?

 

[chuckles] And how are you holding up?

[dramatic music]

Oh, well… I’ll be better when the police arrest the driver that nearly killed my wife.

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[chuckles] I don’t understand. Why would you think my car would be involved in that accident?

Because we have evidence that the car that hit Sarah Horton was a late model gray sedan.

OK, well, there’s a lot of gray sedans out there.

True, but we also have security footage that gave us a partial plate. So that narrows it down quite a bit. So I need to see your car–now.

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Like, I said, it’s not a big scratch, but– oh, my God.

What is it?

Where’s the car?

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Look, I wish I could show you my car.

What do you mean?

Jada, it’s not here. It was stolen.

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She doesn’t claim to be Abigail. She is Abigail. And she didn’t just come to me, so you know. Jack and I, we found her.

OK, I see. I see. And…where is she?

She needed some time to think, so she went for a walk. You know, this is all a lot for her right now.

Yeah, I can only imagine. I mean, I understand that she can’t remember anything about her life.

She couldn’t, no, until today.

Oh. OK, and what did she remember?

 

[clears throat] She remembered Clyde coming into this room and stabbing her.

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Oh, God. I mean, what a memory to have.

Yeah, that’s what I said.

Chad, I’m just wondering, are you sure that is a real memory?

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Hey. How are you?

 

[scoffs] I’m stressed out. I just left Chad. I told him that I had a memory.

OK.

OK? I had to give him something. And that house feels like a mausoleum. Like, everyone’s staring at me at all times, even the creepy portrait of Chad’s father.

God, no wonder you’re stressed out.

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At least Jack and Jennifer went back to Boston. It’s two fewer sets of eyes on me, but there are so many DiMeras in that house. I know they’re just expecting at any minute for me to morph into Abigail and remember her life. And Chad, he’s doing his best to give me space, but… he looks at me with those puppy dog eyes, and I had to throw him a bone.

What did you tell him you remember?

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About the night of Abigail’s murder.

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Well, apparently, I have no problem resisting Sophia, but a maple bacon scone from Sweet Bits, it’s a whole different story.

Mm-hmm, I know, which is why I got them when I bought doughnuts for Sarah.

Mmm. You know, I still can’t believe that’s happened to her.

Yeah, me neither. Oh, by the way, Aaron’s brother came to check on her while I was there.

Mark?

Mm-hmm. Get this, he said he saw a picture of Aaron on the lacrosse camp’s Instagram.

Oh, yeah?

Only it was labeled “Tate Black.”

[dramatic music]

Are–wait, are you telling me that he knows that Aaron’s pretending he’s me?

Oh, no, no. I think he thinks they just made a mistake, but kind of freaked me out. I don’t think he’s suspicious, though.

OK, good.

He was, like, super concerned about Sarah. I mean, she’s not just his patient. She’s also his friend. But that’s probably ’cause they work together.

Right. You know Mark pretty much raised Aaron and Felicity by himself since his parents died?

Yeah, I did know that. Can’t imagine what it must be like to parent your siblings and also be a doctor too. I mean, talk about a great guy, right?

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You did the right thing.

Well, I’m glad you feel that way. I don’t think I had a choice. And now I’m gonna have to continue remembering parts of my life if we’re going to expect everyone to believe that I’m Abigail DiMera.

Well, luckily, we got a lot of the heavy lifting out of the way.

Yes. Thank you for fixing the DNA test.

[sighs]

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Of course it’s a real memory, Kristen. She described it to me.

So what? I mean, the circumstances of Abigail’s murder, it’s pretty much public knowledge. And Clyde is the only one who could corroborate or contradict any account of that night. And he is in prison for committing that crime.

OK, what are you insinuating? Just say it.

I know that you loved Abigail.

No. I love Abigail, not loved. Love, present tense.

Chad, I–I– I don’t have an agenda here. I’m just looking out for my baby brother.

Well, no, it’s not helping, Kristen, so why don’t you, you know, go back to work or, you know, whatever it is you were doing before you came here and started depressing me.

Oh, God, Chad, come on. Come on. The girl comes out of the woodwork with a totally different face, claiming to have amnesia. And everybody is just so thrilled that Abigail may be alive that they just buy it. I mean, how do you know that she’s not a fraud?

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Well, I can imagine we’ll all feel better once that bloody driver is caught. Do the police have any leads? You’d said the investigation had stalled.

Actually, the– there’s been a breakthrough.

Oh?

Yeah, just got an update from Commissioner Hunter. The police have a partial license plate, and now they’re going through all the cars that could match that plate. With any luck, they’ll soon find the person that did this.

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Your car was stolen?

It was.

When did this happen?

A few days ago.

Can you be a little more specific? Was it before, on, or after the th of this month?

The th?

The night of Sarah’s accident.

Right, OK, right. It was before.

Before? Are you certain?

I’m certain, yeah, it was–no, it was the morning of the th. I remember because I had a big meeting at Basic Black and I missed it because I was late.

Right. And where was your car supposed to be when it disappeared?

In the parking garage downstairs.

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Uh-huh.

Well, look, I only have– only one of the cars that we’re checking was reported stolen. And it wasn’t yours.

 

[sighs] That’s because I didn’t report it.

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I don’t understand. Your car was stolen and you did not think to report it? You just, what, went about your day?

Yeah, pretty much. Look, I know– not the wisest thing to do, right? But I’ve been slammed at work. I’ve had to cover for Xander over at Titan. And I’ve had some long, long nights.

Grand theft auto is a very serious crime, Brady.

Yeah.

And I know your family is going through a lot right now, but to not report that–

I get it. I get it. It was silly, but I’m very sorry. Hold on. Wait, wait. Jada, you don’t think that my car was actually–

Yeah, I do. I think it’s very possible that the same person who stole your car is the same person who hit Sarah.

[dramatic music]

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So it sounds like the police might be resolving the case.

Yeah, that’ll be such a relief. I mean, obviously, it won’t do anything for Sarah’s condition, but I just want that bastard caught so badly. Can’t stop picturing him behind the wheel, knowing that he had mown Sarah down and just drove off anyway, not caring if she was dead or alive.

It’s unconscionable. But what about Sarah’s condition? You said it may be reversible.

But it might not be. Sarah’s a doctor. She knows all too well that… the odds of her regaining the use of her legs– from everything she’s told me, there’s a good chance that she will never walk again, Mum.

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I see. And, darling… do you think that might make a difference to you?

What do you mean?

Well… I’m just wondering whether it might change the way you feel about Sarah, about the life you two planned together.

No, of course not. I mean, why would you even ask something like that?

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I am the luckiest man in the world to even have Sarah in my life after everything we’ve been through. I love her more than I thought I could ever love anyone. Nothing’s gonna change that. If anything’s changed, it’s–

If anything’s changed, what?

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I’m just not sure that she’s lucky to have me.

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Look, I have not been the most reliable person, even under the best of circumstances. And now… we have a daughter to raise and take care of. And Sarah is possibly gonna have to adapt to a whole new way of life.

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I’m just worried I’m not gonna be the man that she needs me to be.

No, darling. I know it’s going to be a heavy burden to carry, but you’re strong enough, and you will.

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How could you know that?

Because a mother knows her son. And besides, I’m here now to help you with anything you need, anything. So please, please let me help you, Xander. God knows, after what I’ve done, I really need to help you.

After what you’ve done? Mum, what are you talking about?

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– You know, it’s not too late to report this. You just got to go down to the station and speak to a detective.

Right. No, I will. I will.

Now, please.

Oh, now? OK, I will.

Yes, it’s pertinent to the investigation into Sarah’s hit-and-run.

Of course. I will do it. And, Jada, I am sorry for not doing it sooner.

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Well, I’m not gonna take up any more of your time.

OK.

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[sighs]

Holly, you know, other girls can throw themselves at me, but you’re the only one that I want.

Well, then maybe we should stop talking about other girls.

Right. So what do you want to do instead?

[soft music]

We can– do you want to go swimming?

Yeah, I like swimming, yeah. Mm-hmm.

OK.

[laughter] Go get your swimsuit and I’ll change into mine.

OK. OK.

She’s not a fraud. There was a DNA test. It was a match. It’s Abby.

OK, I’m sorry. I really am. It’s like I said, I’m just trying to protect you. I mean, you’ve been through so much these last few years, and I would hate for you to get hurt again. That’s all.

Thank you.

All right. Well, I will see you and Abigail later.

Sure.

All right.

[tense music]

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Well, it worked like a charm.

[sighs] As soon as the DNA results were in, Chad had no doubt that I was his dead wife.

How could he?

Yeah, how could he? I’m just grateful you were in the right place at the right time. Was it easy to change the test?

Easy if you know what you’re doing. And the only way someone will know that you’re not a match with Jack Deveraux and therefore not the real Abigail DiMera is if they give you another test.

---

 

[sighs] We make a good team, don’t we?

We do.

 

[sighs]

Now… we need to talk about the next steps to our plan.

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It’s not what I’ve done. It’s what I haven’t done. All those years not being there for you.

There’s no need to dredge all that up again.

Yes, but it explains why you’re feeling the way that you feel right now. You see, darling, you being worried that you can’t be the man you think Sarah needs, surely, part of that is because you didn’t have my support for all those years.

[dramatic music] But you do now.

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I know I do. And I am grateful for it.

Xander, I’m going to make up for all those lost years. I promise you, I’m gonna make up for it all.

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[camera shutter snapping]

[car door clicks shut]

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Jada?

Marlena, hi.

Hi. What’s going on?

Well, Brady told me that his car was stolen.

What?

He didn’t mention that to you?

No. No, when did that happen?

Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out now. Do you remember when you last saw it?

Well, let me think. Yeah, it was the other night. John and I had just come back, and Brady had parked in my parking spot.

OK, do you know what night that was?

That would have been when John got back from Missouri, so that would have been the th.

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[knock at door]

Brady, it’s Kristen. Come on, I need to talk to you.

 

[groans] All right, hold on.

Brady, come on.

Hold on. Come in, please. Listen, I don’t have the patience or the time right now. If this is about Rachel, that’s another thing.

This is about your car.

My car?

Yes, I suppose you’re wondering where it is.

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How did you know my car was missing?

Well, because I’m the one who took it.

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[groans]

OK. Here we are.

Ah, God. I can’t believe I fell like that. God, it’s so embarrassing.

No, no, I mean, the beach was rocky, and you weren’t looking down.

Yeah.

Do you think it’s broken.

No, I think I’m pr–

[groans]

Hey. Hey, you don’t have to pretend to be fine just so I’ll think you’re some kind of badass.

OK, yeah, you’re right. It’s dumb.

[groans]

I’m taking you to the hospital.

No. No. I mean, no, I’m not supposed to be in Salem. What if someone sees me at the hospital?

Don’t worry. We’ll be very stealth. OK, come on.

All right.

Ready?

Yeah.

Let’s do it.

 

[groans] Ready.

I don’t exactly feel comfortable talking about this where everyone can see, but yes, we do technically need to discuss what comes next. I mean, I guess–

Abby?

Hi, Chad.

Hi. Sorry, I got– I was worried about you being out here all alone, but I guess you’re not.

Oh, yeah, I was just asking this nice man for directions. Managed to get lost even with my GPS.

I’m so glad that your friend found you.

Right, well, thank you for your help.

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How you doing?

Better now. I just needed to clear my head.

Sure, well, having that memory of Clyde must have been upsetting.

Yeah, but I’m happy that I’m starting to remember.

Me too. And I think you’re gonna remember more.

Yeah, I think so too.

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I was thinking if we– maybe if we talk more specifically about what you– what you did remember, maybe it would help spark something.

Specifically…how? What do you mean?

Well, just the– you know, what– that terrible night, what happened, you know, the night you were murdered, like, what color robe you were wearing.

---

[dramatic music]

I should get back to the hospital.

Of course.

---

 

[sighs] All right, wee monkey, I’ll see you later.

 

[chuckles]

Thanks again for watching her.

It’s my pleasure. She is such a joy.

I am glad you’re here, Mum. You really are helping.

Oh. And I’m so grateful to you and to Sarah for welcoming me back into your lives.

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Bye.

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[sighs]

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So Brady parked his car in your spot the night of the th?

Yes.

Did you or John see Brady that night?

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No, no, I don’t think so. I guess he had–he’d gone to bed before we came in.

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I did–I did ask him about it the next morning, and he just said that somebody else had parked in his space.

Hmm. I see.

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Why do you have all these questions? This clearly happened before Brady’s car was stolen.

Right, at this point, I’m just putting together a timeline for the investigation. Thank you for your help.

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Why would you take my car?

Isn’t it obvious? And you’re welcome, by the way.

Damn it, Kristen. Kristen, answer my question.

 

[sighs]

Why?

Why? I mean, apparently, you’re too dense to figure it out. I found out that the car in Sarah’s hit-and-run was gray. And I remember that you were a mess that morning when I came in, and I went down to the garage, and, well, I saw the damage on the front end, and I realized that you must be the one who ran over that poor woman. So I got rid of the evidence.

I can’t believe it. I can’t–I can’t believe it. Why? Why would you do that?

Why would I do that? I did it for our daughter. It would kill her to see you in prison for some drunken hit-and-run. Which I am assuming that you were drinking that night?

I actually don’t– I don’t remember the accident, all right? I woke up in the car.

OK, you know what? Hey, it doesn’t matter. Said car is gone.

Are you sure?

Mm-hmm.

Are you sure? Because Jada was just here asking questions. She said they have a partial plate from security cameras.

OK, well, what did you tell her?

I didn’t know what to tell her, Kristen, all right? I told her the car was stolen.

And as far as you know, it was.

Yeah. Yeah, now I know who stole it.

OK, insignificant. See, without the car, Detective Hunter has nothing. So just stick to your story and, you know, stay calm.

Stay calm.

Stay calm and do what you would normally do. That’s all you–

What does one normally do when they– when they have run down a member of their own family? What do they normally do?

OK, you go to the hospital. You offer your kindness, your compassion, and you should do that right now.

Mm-hmm.

And just, you know– just act like nothing’s wrong.

I can’t act like nothing’s wrong. Did you hear? Did you hear Sarah is paralyzed? She may never walk again. It’s my fault!

OK, you know what, Brady?

It’s my fault!

 

[groans] You know what? Why don’t we look at this as glass half full?

Kristen.

No. I mean, Sarah’s alive, and I’m sure her loved ones would agree that where there’s life, there’s hope.

Ooh, you sound like a greeting card or something.

Great, great, great, great. You know what? I’m just trying to get you to drop your guilt and self-pity. Come on. What’s done is done, Brady. Listen, and as far as your drinking, I don’t know what Theresa did to push you off the wagon, but…

[sighs] It’s not worth throwing your life away. Look at me. Our daughter needs you. So you need to get sober and pull your life together.

---

I’m here for you. I will help you, Brady.

---

Thank you, Kristen.

Like I said, I’m doing this for our daughter.

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[siren wailing]

Hi.

Hi.

So I have some good news.

OK.

Your Aunt Kayla’s in surgery, and since Sarah’s a patient herself, we don’t have to worry about anyone seeing us– or, well, anyone important, that is.

Oh, great.

Holly. Tate. Let me guess, lacrosse accident?

No, not exactly.

Yeah, I didn’t think so, since the camp you’re supposed to be at with my brother is in upstate New York.

It’s a long story.

I got time. Aaron took my place at camp.

So Tate and I could spend the summer together.

So not that long of a story.

Well, my dad doesn’t know that I’m back in town. And look, Aaron, is getting free camp out of our deal. And I know he really loves it there.

It’s basically a win-win for everyone here.

Yeah. And I hate to ask. I know it’s a lot, but could you just, like, not tell anyone that I was here?

So… you want me to lie.

---

You want to know what color robe I was wearing when someone stabbed me to death– or not to death, really, but what?

Well, like I said, I think that it could maybe help you remember some details.

I can’t tell you what color the robe was. I mean, it was covered in blood, but I was a little more focused on the guy with the knife. Where is this even coming from? Why are you asking me this? Do you not believe the memory that I had was real?

No, no, no, I believe it was real. It’s just that–

OK, then what? What?

No, it’s just that– that–that–OK. OK, just, my sister Kristen put this idea in my head.

What idea?

Just that a lot of people could have known what happened to Abby that night, you know, ’cause it was all over the news and social media.

Oh, OK. So that’s what this is about. You don’t think I’m really Abigail. You think I’ve been lying to you.

No, I don’t– I don’t think that.

Why don’t you think about why I’m even here with you right now, Chad? OK, you came looking for me, not the other way around. I came back with you. I trusted you and came back with you to take a DNA test.

I know. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

I am doing the best that I can to be the wife that you remember. But if this is not good enough for you, I mean, we can just call off the whole thing. I can head back to Poplar Bluff now.

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It’s just a bad sprain. Get you some crutches, and you’ll be healed in no time. No more than a few days, I’m guessing, and you’ll be fine.

Thank you. You never answered my question, though. Are you gonna tell anyone that I ditched lacrosse camp to stay in Salem?

You came to the hospital for medical attention, and as your doctor, I’m restricted from saying anything about your care without your consent, including where you got treated. You don’t have to worry. I’m more than capable of keeping a secret.

[dramatic music]

OK, look, I don’t–I don’t– I don’t want you to go back to Poplar Bluff. OK, I don’t. I think that you’re Abigail. I do. I just think that the– the stress from the past few days is just– it’s just really starting to get to me. And so I listened to my sister, who is a total cynic. You know, more like a misanthrope. She just doesn’t trust humankind in general, and she thinks that everybody’s lying.

Wow. She sounds like a delightful person.

No, she’s not. I just– I really don’t want you to leave. OK? I don’t. It doesn’t matter to me what you look like or what you remember. I’m really happy that you’re here with me, so…

---

If you want, will you just come home with me?

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OK. Yeah. Let’s go home.

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[line rings, beeps]

Oh, hi, John. It’s me. I was hoping to talk to you about something, but… I guess it’ll have to wait till I see you. Love you.

 

[sighs]

Kristen.

Marlena, hi. I just came by to see Brady. I heard his car got stolen.

Yes, I just heard that myself.

Yeah, I mean, I guess Salem isn’t as safe as it used to be. I do hope the police find out who did it, though. Hmm. Well, I’ll see you later.

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Nope. I’m done with that now.

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I’m gonna be the mother Xander needs me to be.

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[light music]

Xander, I was just on my way to see you.

Commissioner.

Yeah, I assumed that you would be on your way to the hospital.

Ah, I’m heading there now. My mum’s looking after my daughter, so I went to check on her. Is there news?

There is. We have a suspect in your wife’s hit-and-run.

[dramatic music]

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God, we are so lucky Dr. Greene agreed to keep our secret.

Yeah, I know, especially since we both have family who work here.

Right, so let’s not press our luck. We better get you back to the cabin before anyone sees us.

Let’s do it.

Come on.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[seabirds squalling]

[pleasant music]

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[knock on door]

 

[chuckles] Hey, you’re early–

I don’t know, seems like I’m right on time.

[tense music]

Sophia?

In the flesh. Why? You expecting someone else?

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Knock, knock.

Holly.

Hey, Aunt Sarah.

Aw, honey, it’s so good to see you.

Is now an okay time?

Oh, yeah, yeah. Now’s a fine time.

Good, because I brought you donuts from Sweet Bits.

 

[gasps] Grandma Alice’s famous recipe. If anything’s gonna put me in a good mood, it’s Gran’s donuts.

[chuckles]

So how are you doing? I’m sorry. Is that a dumb question?

No, that’s not a dumb question. I’m–I’m, uh– I’m all right, all things considered. It’s, uh–it’s Xander that I’m actually worried about.

Why? What’s going on with Xander?

He’s just–he’s not handling this whole situation very well, the paralysis.

Well, I’m sure he’s just, you know, hurting for you.

Mm, yeah. No, you’re right. It’s just, um, his anger that this happened to me and, uh, his frustration that he can’t do anything about it. I’m a little worried that he might take it out on the wrong person.

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And I’m gonna need a list of the potential matches ASAP so I can start running them one by one.

 

[scoffs] Thought I’d find you in here, wasting time.

Excuse me?

Why are you sat in here behind your desk instead of out there investigating my wife’s hit-and-run?

Fred, I got to go. Get me those addresses ASAP.

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[sighs] Listen, Xander, I know that you are very upset about what is happening with Sarah, but that doesn’t give you a right to barge into my office–

Spare me the etiquette lecture, Commissioner. Why don’t you just explain why you haven’t arrested the son of a bitch who mowed down my wife?

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Come on, come on. Come on, Brady, think. Think. Oh, my God.

What is it?

Where’s the car? What the hell happened to my car?

[cell phone rings] Maggie, hey. – Hi. I’m sorry I missed your call earlier.

No, no, that’s okay. Um, is there any news on– on Sarah’s condition? – Yeah, there is. And I’m afraid it isn’t good news. Sarah’s paralyzed.

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[sighs]

[dramatic music]

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Hey, it’s me. Yeah, I don’t think I can do this anymore.

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

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You don’t need to remind me of what’s at stake. Yes, I’m well aware, but this is a lot harder than I thought it was gonna be. Because I’m living in the house with Chad and his two brothers, both of whom I apparently slept with, by the way. Meanwhile, they’re– they’re all waiting for me to remember my old life– the way Chad looks at me. N-no. No, he’s being completely patient and understanding. But how long is that gonna last?

[knock on door]

Hey, Abby? It’s Chad. You awake?

Not that long, apparently.

[tense music]

Maggie, I-I’m so sorry. Sarah’s p–Sarah’s paralysis, is it, uh, permanent? – The doctors don’t know for sure. They’re saying that she might recover the use of her legs with the help of steroids and physical therapy, but there’s no guarantee.

Uh, what–uh, what can I do? – Just pray, Brady, both for her recovery and that the police find whoever did this to my daughter and bring them to justice.

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Have you so much as even lifted a finger? Or are you just content to, uh, cash a paycheck now that you’ve stumbled into this cushy job, thanks to Rafe’s misfortune?

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I’ll advise you to watch your tone.

My tone? I want results, Jada. I want a name.

And I assure you that the Salem PD is doing everything in our power to find the driver who hit Sarah.

Like hell you are.

Xander–

If you or anyone else in this pathetic excuse for a police department could actually do your jobs, then the monster that paralyzed my wife would already be rotting in jail.

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[sighs] How’s Sarah doing?

Actually, um, after you left this morning to take over babysitting duties, we had a little bit of bad news, unfortunately.

Oh, no. What happened?

Sarah has no feeling in– in her legs– from the waist down, actually.

 

[sighing] No. Dear God, what have I done to that poor girl?

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Xander was all worked up when he left here. He thinks that the cops aren’t doing enough to catch the person who hit me.

He’s just frustrated, like you said.

Yeah, yeah. You’re right. A-and I’m sure that Jada’s doing everything she can. It’s just, Xander’s not gonna stop until they arrest someone. And I love him for that, but I just hope he doesn’t get himself locked up in the process.

So Xander does this kind of thing often then, huh?

You could say that.

[chuckles] He’s just–he’s– he’s very protective of me, which is great most of the time.

Well, all I know is, I would totally freak if someone hurt the person Ilove.

Oh? And who might that be?

What are you doing here, Sophia?

Well, I know how busy Holly’s been, what with her grueling, menial job at the Bistro and her poor aunt being in the hospital following that awful hit-and-run business.

Sarah could’ve been killed.

Exactly. Totally tragic. The point is, I thought you might be lonely all alone by yourself on this island, so…what do you feel like doing?

[atmospheric music]

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Sarah’s paralyzed?

No feeling or movement from the waist down.

Xander, I am so sorry. I didn’t know.

I’m not interested in your apologies, Jada. If you want to show compassion, just do your job.

I promise you, I am. It is my number one priority.

You could’ve fooled me. I mean, it’s been days, and you’re still no closer to knowing who did this to her.

That’s not true.

I haven’t seen an arrest or– or any movement at all.

Well, maybe if you didn’t storm into my office looking for a fight, you would’ve given me a chance to tell you the latest news.

Wait, are you saying you– you found something?

That’s right.

Well, who is it?

It’s not who. It’s what. We have a lead on the car that hit Sarah.

[intriguing music]

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[knock on door]

 

[sighs] Hold on. Coming.

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Brady, what are you doing here? Did you find out what happened with your car?

No, I have some more pressing things on my mind right now. I just spoke to Maggie.

Oh, I see.

Why didn’t you tell me that Sarah was paralyzed?

Well, I told you that she’d been having some numbness and some motor difficulties. I mean, yeah, I suppose I did downplay it somewhat. But honestly, that’s because I thought it wasn’t permanent. But not to mention the fact that I am terribly upset about all this. You know, I just found out that the mother of my granddaughter may never walk again. So forgive me if you are not the first person on my mind.

Fiona, I understand. I understand that you have something personal in this. But do you understand, I am dying here?

Brady, take a breath. Calm down.

I’m not taking a breath. I’m not calming down. Do you understand? That’s easy for you to say. You’re not the one that may have caused this accident. You’re not the one that may be to blame for her paralysis. – Well?

[singsongy] Is there someone special? Is it who I think it is? Am I being obnoxiously nosy?

No, it’s okay–

Hey. Is this a bad time?

Hi, Mark. No, not at all.

Well, I was just doing my rounds and decided to check on my favorite colleague.

Well, I appreciate that. Uh, Mark, have you ever met my niece Holly? Holly, this is Dr. Greene.

Your niece?

Uh, yeah, it’s my late brother’s daughter.

Small world, huh?

It’s good to see you again, Dr. Greene.

You two know each other?

We do. Holly went to the prom with my kid brother, Aaron…

Really?

Only to leave him halfway through the night.

Sorry about that.

Can I ask why? Or am I being obnoxiously nosy again?

Do you want to tell her, Holly, or should I?

Go for it.

Well, apparently, it was all a ruse, her prom date with my brother, because she only has eyes for Tate Black.

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Okay, Sophia, why would you think that I would wanna hang out with you?

Well, we’re friends, right?

Uh, I don’t know, no. I mean, would a friend go out of her way to gaslight my girlfriend?

How did I gaslight Holly?

Oh, come on, Sophia. I mean, you know, she told me how you– you know, you tried to make her feel bad that, you know, we hadn’t had sex yet.

Well, I wasn’t trying to make her feel bad. I was just surprised. I mean, the amount of time you two have spent together alone, it’s got to be really… frustrating for you, to put it euphemistically.

I’m fine.

Are you?

Mm-hmm.

‘Cause I’ve talked to a bunch of guys, and they said when someone teases you like that, it can get uncomfortable.

Okay. All right, look, first of all, um, no, Holly’s not teasing me, and second, I hate to tell you, but those guys are just trying to get in your pants.

Okay, so you’re not like other teenage boys? You don’t walk around thinking about sex all the time?

No.

Maybe you should tell that to you-know-who.

Okay, all right, look, I– it’s not because of you. It’s morning, and it–it– you know, it happens sometimes just–

Morning, noon, night– there’s nothing to be ashamed of, nothing at all.

Can you just, I don’t know, stop or…

But I can’t just leave you all alone, not with all that pent-up sexual energy.

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I have to go. I’ll talk to you later. Come in.

Hey. Brought you some coffee. Vanilla creamer–I– I’m not sure if you still like it that way or not.

 

[chuckles softly] Yeah, thank you.

So how’d you sleep?

 

[sighs] Pretty well.

Yeah? Good. I was a little bit worried about you alone in here, you know, in this room.

In this room… where I was murdered.

[tense music]

Yeah.

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It’s okay, Chad. I survived. Is it hard for you… to be in this room?

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Of course. Why wouldn’t it be? For me, I– I was thinking about Clyde coming in with the knife and how…

Abby? Hey, are you okay? Are you okay?

Chad, oh, my God. I think I’m remembering.

You remembered something from that night? What was it?

I–I was– I was on the bed there, and Clyde was coming in. And he–he said, uh– he said, um… “I-I know what you’ve been up to.”

About–he’s talking about the investigation, uh, into the drug ring?

I-I don’t– I don’t know, it’s fuzzy.

Okay, then w-what– what happens next?

He started walking towards me, and then he– he took out a knife and–

[gasps] No, no! No, no, no, no! God, no, no, no, no, no!

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, hey, hey. Stop.

No, no–

Okay, stop, stop, stop, stop. Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. Stop. No, no, no, no.

Oh, God.

This is too painful. We’re done.

No, no, no.

No, it’s okay.

No, no. It’s gone.

No, listen, it doesn’t matter.

It’s gone. It was right there; it’s gone.

Yeah, I know. It’s fine. It doesn’t matter.

I’m sorry.

No. What do you mean? Are you kidding me?

It’s just, the memories, they’re right there.

I know. It’s fine. This is a huge breakthrough, okay?

Okay.

This is a huge breakthrough. This is the first thing that you’ve remembered. Yeah? And that means– that means that the Abby I knew, she’s still in there somewhere, okay?

Okay.

This is huge. Your memories are coming back. Yeah?

Okay, can you just– can you not? I mean–

[sighs]

 

[chuckles] Why? Am I making you uncomfortable?

Yes. Yes, you are, obviously. I don’t want this. I love Holly.

Who said anything about love?

Can you just please relax?

Now, that sounds like an excellent idea.

[mischievous music]

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There. I feel much more relaxed already.

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So you only pretended to go to prom with Mark’s brother so that you could spend time with Tate?

Yeah, but it’s not like I dumped Aaron or anything. And he was in on it, by the way. But Tate’s parents busted us anyway.

Which is a big reason the boys are off at lacrosse camp together.

Because Brady and Theresa thought that you guys could do with some distance, right?

Right.

Mm. I bet your mom isn’t complaining either.

Speaking of camp, I was looking at their Instagram page at some of the new photos they were posting.

Oh, did you see your brother?

I did. Yeah, it looks like he’s having a really good time. But for some reason, uh, his picture was captioned “Tate Black.” Weird, huh?

Yeah, totally weird.

Hm.

You found the car that hit Sarah?

Not yet, but we have surveillance video of a partial license plate.

But that’s enough, right, to track it down?

Hopefully. We’re working with Motor Vehicles on a list of matching cars in the surrounding area.

Well, that’s great news. Uh, give me the partial plates. I’ll have the Titan security team start investigating as well.

I am not going to do that.

Why not?

Because this is a police investigation, and I am not about to have you or your team interfere with that.

Interfere? This is my wife. I’m sure you have a dozen other cases that you need to work on, but this is all that matters to me.

I understand how much this matters to you, okay? But you need to let us do our job. The last thing I need is for you to go around scaring possible suspects. Okay, we’re gonna go car by car and rule out the suspects. But it’s gonna take some time.

How much time?

As much time as it takes. And that’s all I’m gonna say. Listen, go to the hospital. Okay? Go be with your wife.

You’ll call me as soon as you know anything, right?

I will call you as soon as we make an arrest.

 

[sighs] Whoever did this to Sarah better hope, better pray that you find them before I do.

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[door slams]

 

[sighs]

But, Brady, we’re not even sure that you hit Sarah.

I don’t know, it’s looking pretty obvious right now. Don’t you think?

No, I don’t. For all we know, the person who took the car could’ve been the hit-and-run driver.

Why–why would they do that?

The point is, you don’t remember anything that happened that night. And there is no use in you sitting around thinking about what you may or may not have done. It is not gonna help Sarah.

[dramatic music]

Oh–

[scoffs]

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Here. To calm your nerves.

Okay, all right.

Better?

No, it’s not better. It’s–it’s not better. Xander and Sarah, they just got married, right? They have a daughter, Fiona. They had their whole lives in front of them. It’s not better.

[knock on door] – Fiona, it’s Maggie. Fiona, are you in there?

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Fiona, it’s Maggie and Victoria. Are you there?

She can’t see me here.

Well, hide, and take the vodka too.

[tense music]

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Maggie.

Oh, good. I was starting to think you had gone out.

No, I’m sorry. I was just resting.

Well, I hope you’re well rested, um, because you’re on grandma duty.

Oh, grandma duty?

Uh, I mean, a-assuming that is okay with you. I need for you to watch Victoria for a while. I’m heading back to the hospital to visit Sarah.

Yes. Of course. Any change in her condition?

Um, no. No news to report, as far as I know. Sarah’s, um– she’s trying to be brave and stoic. I can only imagine how terrified she must be feeling thinking about her future, that she may not be able to walk.

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Please tell me that you see something that Kayla and I missed, like a miraculous and speedy path to recovery from spinal cord ischemia.

Sorry. But like Dr. Johnson, I’m optimistic that if anyone can come back from this, it’s you, Sarah.

And I totally agree with that. But I should get going.

Okay. I love you.

I love you, too. Bye, Aunt Sarah. I’ll visit soon.

Okay. Thank you for coming.

And I’ll bring you more donuts.

Yes, please.

 

[chuckles] Bye, Dr. Greene.

Good to see you again, Holly. Oh, and if you happen to connect with Aaron before I do, tell him to, uh, ask the camp photographer to meet the real Tate Black.

Will do.

[tense music]

[door closes]

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Put your clothes back on.

What’s the matter? You don’t think I look good like this?

That’s not the point.

I think it kind of is.

No. Look, okay, if– if you’re not gonna leave, then one of us should put our clothes on.

Why bother?

Sophia, can you stop? I don’t want this.

Why not? I won’t tell if you won’t.

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Okay, I don’t want to pressure you, but is there anything else you can remember?

Um, I–

[sighs] I don’t think so. I–my memory just came in like a flash, and then it just disappeared. And I–

Okay.

I’m sorry. You’re disappointed, I know.

No, no, no. No, no, no, no, I’m not. I’m not disappointed. Are you kidding me? This is–this is– this is a hu– this is a huge first step, yeah? If you’re able to remember the most terrifying moment of your life, it’s only gonna be a matter of time before you start remembering all the good times that we shared together.

You really think so?

Yes, I do. And believe me, you and I, we shared a lot of good times together.

Ooh.

[chuckles]

We did.

Yeah.

Yeah.

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I am putting too much pressure on you, I think. Don’t you?

No, no.

No, I am, I am. And I’m–I’m– I’m–I am really sorry. I’m just– you know, I get a little– a little impatient.

I know. I get it.

You want to spend the day together? I’ll have the chef make us some breakfast, and then– and then we can go take a ride to the lake or something.

[soft dramatic music]

Agh, that sounds lovely. I just– I think what I need is a little time alone to process what just happened.

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Okay, yeah. That’s not a problem. Here I’m talking about putting too much pressure on you, and then I just– I go ahead and ramp it up. So yeah. Way to go, Chad.

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It makes me feel hopeful to see the hope on your face. I just want to go for a walk around town.

But you don’t even really know where you’re going.

 

[chuckles] I have a GPS on my phone. I’ll be fine.

Okay. Where you gonna go?

 

[sighs] I think I’ll go to that cute little park you showed me when you brought me to Salem. Maybe it’ll help jog some memories.

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You know, it’s so strange. After everything that Sarah’s gone through, I thought that this was finally her time, that she was gonna be happy and settled. And then out of the blue, this random person just takes it all away from her and–and leaves her there and then just–just– just flees like a coward.

That’s awful. That’s just awful.

Yeah.

 

[sighs] And you must be anxious to get back to the hospital.

Yeah, I am. And–and thank you again for watching Victoria.

No, it’s my pleasure.

Well, I appreciate it. And I know I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating. I’m so happy that Sarah tracked you down. I know it’s a blessing for Xander to have his mother here, especially given what he’s dealing with now.

Well, we’re all in this together, right?

We are.

Give Sarah my love. I’ll be sending good thoughts.

Yeah. And send good thoughts that they find the driver too.

[tense music]

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Well, that was excruciating, hearing how Maggie is suffering about her daughter, and because I’m most likely the– the cause of all the pain to begin with–

Brady.

I know, I know, I know.

For the last time–

I–I know. We can’t say for sure that I am.

No, we cannot. So just– let’s stay the course, okay?

Okay. Are you up– are you up for babysitting? You sure?

Yeah, of course. It’ll do me some good to spend some time with this gorgeous little creature.

I’ll let you to it.

And, Brady, it’s gonna be okay.

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[door closes]

Oh, hello.

Hi, baby. Uh, this is Dr. Mark Greene. Mark, this is my husband, Xander.

Nice to meet you.

Same. Uh, I assume you guys work together.

Uh, we do. Yeah, but Sarah’s not just a colleague. She is also my friend, which is why I’m taking a personal interest in her case.

Well, I’m very glad to hear that.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call. Sarah has my number.

I appreciate it. Cheers.

Bye, Mark. Ooh, these are beautiful.

As are you, my love.

Oh, yes, I’m sure I look wonderful right now.

You’re always perfect to me. Dr. Greene brought you donuts?

No. Holly brought me donuts. She was here earlier.

That was nice of her to come visit, wasn’t it?

Mm, it was. She was actually giving you props for being protective of me.

She was?

Mm-hmm. She said that she would do the same thing for the person she loves, which I assume is Tate Black.

Oh, she’s still pining after him?

Yeah. Well, with Nicole gone, maybe they’ll get to spend some time together when he gets back from camp.

Right, but you don’t really think that’s a good idea, do you?

I don’t know, they seem like they like each other, so…

The boy is Theresa’s son. I mean, if he even inherited…

[buzzes lips] Half of her miserable personality traits– not to mention Brady. He’s bad news. Give him a chance, and he’ll break her heart.

[tense music]

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I don’t know why you’re resisting. I can tell you want this.

Sophia, please.

Please what? You know what they say. What happens on Smith Island stays on Smith Island.

Uh, literally no one has ever said that.

Fair, but how about this one? What Holly doesn’t know won’t hurt us.

Oh, you are so wrong about that.

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Holly, I swear it’s not what it looks like.

Oh, really? So you didn’t just sneak up here all desperate, trying to make a play for my boyfriend?

You can’t exactly stake claim on a guy you haven’t even gotten past first base with.

Oh, my God, Sophia, whether Tate and I get off first base or he scores a touchdown is none of your damn business. You’re a lying skank.

Look, just because I’m sex-positive–

Get the hell out of here.

[tense music]

Fine. Screw this! Tate, try not to think too much about what you could have had.

Leave!

See ya!

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Oh, and don’t be late for work.

[door slams]

So do you want to tell me what I just walked in on?

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Holly can do a lot better than Theresa’s son, if you ask me.

Oh. And is that what people will say about Victoria?

As if I would ever let our precious princess date just anyone– or anyone, for that matter.

Oh, yes, sure. Just lock her in a tower. That’s a really good plan.

Okay, I won’t do that. But I’m not gonna let anyone or anything hurt that little girl or her mother ever again.

Well, now, that’s what I like to see.

 

[chuckling] Hi, Mom.

 

[laughs]

Maggie.

Hello. Oh, my darling, my darling, how are you feeling this morning?

I’m all right. Where’s Victoria?

I dropped her off with Fiona. Any news?

Oh, well, there’s nothing new medically, but there is an update on the investigation.

Did you find something out at the police station?

Well, I don’t want us to get ahead of ourselves, but–

Well, what is it? What is the news?

According to Commissioner Hunter, they do have a lead.

They–they think they know who hit me?

Not yet, but, uh, they do have a partial license plate. And right now, they’re in the process of tracking down possible matches in the area, so with any luck, soon they’ll be knocking on the door of the bastard that put you in this hospital bed.

 

[sighs]

[soft dramatic music]

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– There, there, my darling.

[baby fussing] Your mummy will be home soon, safe and sound… if I can just keep Brady, with his bloody conscience, from ruining everything.

[tense music]

[knock on door]

 

[sighs]

[knock on door] Just a minute.

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Commissioner, uh, what can I do for you?

I am investigating Sarah Horton Kiriakis’s hit-and-run, and I need to see your car.

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It won’t be long. You’re finally coming back to me.

[dramatic music]

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Don’t see you. Where the hell are you?

Relax. I’m right here.

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Hi, Julie.

Oh, darling, I didn’t hear you come in. What time’d you get here?

Oh, I got back a little while ago. I just–I went straight up to see the kids. I wanted to spend some time with them, kiss them good night.

Good.

Yeah.

They were looking forward to Daddy’s kiss.

[chuckles]

Hmm.

So you took Jack and Jennifer to the airport.

Yeah. They are on their way back to Boston as we speak.

Doug told me about that. He also said this meeting between Jennifer and Abigail didn’t go very well.

Mm. No, it wasn’t a great reunion, to put it mildly.

Awkward. It was awkward.

No, it wasn’t just awkward. It was a complete disaster. Yeah, it went south the second Jennifer saw Abigail’s face and proclaimed, that is not my daughter.

[dramatic music]

Yeah, Jack and Jennifer Deveraux headed back to Boston, so I have one less problem to deal with and two less family members breathing down my neck.

Abigail?

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You cannot be serious. A shipment was lost in the warehouse?

[scoffs] I don’t want to hear it. We need those pillow covers for the spring line, so if you can’t send a replacement in the next hours, I will have no choice but to find another supplier. That is not true. I am very loyal.

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[scoffs]

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I’m just sick and tired of being disappointed by people that I actually thought I could trust.

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[sighs]

[groans]

[light music]

Long day, huh?

Hmm. Yeah, you could say that.

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Well, you do have a very demanding job now, right? I can imagine working for Kristen DiMera can be pretty stressful, to say the least. I’m sure she’s putting you through the paces.

Not anymore. I got fired.

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[suspenseful music]

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Hey there. Hope she didn’t give you any trouble while I was out.

[laughs] Of course she didn’t. Stupid question.

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No, poor Melinda, she’s never going to give anyone any trouble ever again, is she?

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

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Jennifer took one look at Abigail and said, not my daughter?

Which is surprising because Jennifer knew about the DNA test results and never gave any indication that she was in any way skeptical. And I don’t blame Jennifer. I mean, you know, when you– when you–when you see her, when you see Abigail with a new face and so different and she doesn’t have any memory of us at all, I mean, it’s– it’s–it’s confusing and it’s–and it’s– and it’s jarring.

Of course it is, darling.

It’s just– you know, it’s just gonna take time for all of us to process… this woman being Abigail. But it’s undeniable now, right? The DNA test proves it. It’s her.

Proved it, thank God– proved it, so no more uncertainty for us, uncertainty for you, ’cause you were having a terrible time with that. I mean, you had a terrible time.

Yeah, well… I mean, even with the– with the certainty of the test results, it’s gonna take Jennifer some time.

[dramatic music] I don’t know how much, but it’s gonna take her some time to get used to this new version of Abby. So we just thought it was best for she and Jack to go back to Boston.

Right, right.

For Abby’s sake, obviously, too.

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Of course it’ll take time. She has to be reintroduced to her old life. And it puts pressure on her to have people standing around watching. So maybe it is right. Fewer people, she’ll have a chance to–

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To access her wonderful memories of you and the children and all of us…

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The people who love her.

[sighs] OK, we’ve talked about Jennifer. We’ve talked about Abigail. We’ve talked about all the problems they’re gonna be going through right now. And we haven’t said a word about Chad DiMera.

Hmm.

How is this affecting your life? How are you doing?

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I have to go. Bye.

It is you, isn’t it, Abigail?

So they tell me.

[both chuckle] And you are?

Your brother-in-law.

Oh, I thought I met my brother-in-law already.

Ah, that must have been Stefan. I’m EJ DiMera.

That’s right. I did hear that Chad had another brother roaming around this house.

Mm-hmm, and that would be me.

Well, nice to meet you.

Same here. And just so you know, I’ve… heard all about you, that you’d returned but with no memory.

Yeah, and a brand-new face…

[both chuckle] Which completely freaked out your brother Stefan.

Ah, and when did you meet him?

This morning. Chad introduced us. It was awkward, to say the least.

Oh, I’m sure it was, for many reasons.

[tense music]

Many reasons?

Well, Chad may be good at hiding it. But he never really got over the fact that you and Stefan slept together.

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I’ll expect the tracking number within the hour. Security? I’d like to report an intruder in my office.

Gabi, please.

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No, that won’t be necessary after all.

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This guy is no threat. I can handle it.

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What the hell are you doing here?

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I came to see you, obviously.

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Well, now you’ve seen me. So if that’s all–

No, that’s not all.

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[sighs] We have to talk.

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Large plastic trash bags. Check. Rope. Check. Hacksaw, lye, bleach. Check, check, and check.

[chuckles] It’s so convenient the hardware store has everything you need to dispose of a body– one-stop shopping. And these true-crime shows that I watch, they’re practically a step-by-step how-to guide on how to dispose of incriminating evidence.

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All right, I better get busy. That body’s not gonna get rid of itself.

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[moans]

 

[gasps] Oh, my God, Li. She’s still alive.

Well… I share your concern for Abigail, Jennifer, Jack, the whole family. But my main concern is you, ’cause you lost your wife in such a… violent way. And then all this time has gone by, and she reappears. And you tell me she doesn’t look the same and has no memory of any of it, of any of us. What are you gonna do? How are you gonna tell Thomas and Charlotte, your mother’s returned, but you won’t recognize her? And worse… Abigail may never get her memory back.

Well, yeah, when you put it like that, it makes you want to crawl in a hole.

No, no, no, no, no. It’s a lot. But you, Chad, have always been able to… throw all these plates in the air, you know, like Cirque du Soleil.

[both chuckle]

[clapping] Seriously, how are you keeping it together?

[dramatic music]

I’m keeping it together.

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What other choice do I have?

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I have to be strong for my kids… and for Abby. If she sees me uncertain or falling apart, then that’s just gonna make things more difficult. And that’s the last thing I want, so… keep it together.

[clapping] I applaud your strength. I admire your unselfishness. And if you see any of those plates beginning to slip to the floor, you can count on me.

 

[laughs] Yeah, I will… as the master of the balancing act.

Oh, my God. I’m glad you think so.

[laughs]

[sighs] Chad, I will always be there for you and for your children and now for Abigail.

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So I slept with Stefan?

Oh, dear, had no one thought to mention that to you?

No, no one did.

Huh.

You’re telling me I cheated on Chad with his brother?

Well, it’s slightly more complicated than that. Stefan took advantage of a rather unique situation, which is no surprise, since my brother tends to make very, very bad decisions and he’s an idiot. Suffice it to say that everything that happened between you and Stefan was entirely his fault, so…

I take it you and Stefan don’t exactly get along.

Let’s just say that he and his wife are not my favorite people and the feeling is entirely mutual.

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We have nothing to talk about.

So that’s it. You just fly off the handle, storm out of the Bistro, and return to work like nothing happened?

Like nothing happened?

[tense music] I stormed out of the Bistro like plenty had happened, like my entire world had imploded, like the man that I was crazy in love with, who I thought loved me back, was actually a lying dirtbag.

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[scoffs] And not that it’s any of your business, but I didn’t just go back to work. I went to go visit my comatose brother. And I told him all about how my husband cheated on me while I was behind bars.

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[sighs]

Gabi…

[sniffles]

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What I did was colossally stupid. It was beyond stupid. It was the biggest mistake of my entire life.

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How can we expect to work past it if we can’t even talk about it?

Oh, my God. You actually think we can move past this?

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No, think again. There is no moving past this. Your little fling with Ava Vitali will be emblazoned on my brain forever.

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This will never be forgotten or forgiven.

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[scoffs] Why would Kristen fire you? You just started the job. I can’t imagine you’ve been there long enough to screw up that badly.

I’ll try not to take that as an insult.

OK, that did not come out right. It came out wrong. I am sorry about that.

 

[chuckles] It’s fine, really. Anyway, it wasn’t something that I did. It was more about the… personalities in the office.

Really?

Yeah.

I thought you and Kristen were friends.

Yeah, so did I. But really, it was more Gabi’s doing. She threatened to pull Gabi Chic from DiMera if Kristen didn’t get rid of me.

Why did Gabi do that? I mean, what, I mean, she just– just didn’t want to work with you or what?

That’s a bit of an understatement.

OK, I see. Does this have something to do with your history with her brother?

Nope. It’s because of my history with her husband. – I think she’s got a pulse, Li.

[suspenseful music] Yeah, she’s breathing too. That makes no sense. I gave her the same dose that I gave Bobby Stein. Or was it Everett Lynch? I think it was Bobby Stein. Whatever. He’s dead, whoever he was. So why didn’t it kill Melinda too?

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Maybe she didn’t finish all her tea. Well, that must be it.

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Well, I guess it doesn’t really matter.

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I’ll have to finish her off.

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[suspenseful music]

I can’t exactly give her more tea.

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Yeah, it’ll be simpler just to slit her throat. Right, Li?

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Don’t do it. Put down the hacksaw, Connie. Don’t kill her.

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You know, I don’t doubt that you could juggle quite a few plates, probably a few elephants, and several bicycles as well too.

Sure.

Yeah.

Yeah, ’cause I never told you how I ran away to the circus, how I learned all their tricks, how fantastic I looked in tights.

Oh, I bet you did.

 

[laughs]

[dramatic music]

I have enormous faith in you. I really do. You’re gonna get through it. We’re all gonna get through it.

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What are you thinking?

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[sighs] That the thing that scares me the most…

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Isn’t, what if she doesn’t get her memory back? It’s, what if she does and she doesn’t feel the same way about me? What if she doesn’t love me anymore, Julie?

Don’t go down that road.

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No. You need to borrow some Horton optimism. Abigail will get her memory back. May take a long time, but she will. And when she does, boy, she’s gonna fall in love with you all over again. I’m sure of it.

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So because Stefan and his wife– what is her name, Gabi?

Mm-hmm.

Because they kicked you out of your company, you let Gabi go to prison for a crime she didn’t commit?

To be fair, I didn’t know that she was innocent, not at the time. In fact, all the evidence suggested that she was guilty.

Wow, seems to me like you’re the idiot brother.

 

[chuckles]

Yeah, I suppose I deserve that. But, you know, you didn’t always have such a low opinion of me.

Oh. Oh, no, no, no, wait, wait, wait. Let me guess. Did I sleep with you too?

[both laugh] Oh, my God, I was joking.

Yes, I know… except–

Except it wasn’t a joke.

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[light music]

So you slept with Stefan?

I didn’t plan it. Look, he didn’t either. We were wasted. And it’s just–

[sighs] God, we were both going through a tough time, and it–

[groans] It was one– just one moment of weakness.

Just one?

Yes, just one. And it wouldn’t have even been that once, except–

[sighs] Like I said, it was a tough time.

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Look, I was under a lot of pressure. Clyde was threatening Tripp. He was having Stefan and I run drugs through the Bistro. I couldn’t tell Harris. And then Harris, he just– he kept finding me and Stefan together, and he started getting suspicious.

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Finally, it just seemed like the only choice was…to lie.

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So we told Harris that we were dating.

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And then you got a little carried away with the deception.

Hmm. Yeah, I guess that’s one way to put it.

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Look, I was lonely. I was missing Harris, and Stefan was missing Gabi, and…

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The night it happened, I guess the lie we had been telling just became a little too close to the truth.

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Oh, but, Roman, Roman, as soon as it was over, we both regretted it, both of us. And we realized it was a huge mistake. And we vowed that we would never do it again. And we agreed. We agreed it would just stay between us. No one else needed to know. In fact, we swore we would take it to our graves.

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OK, look, I realize that we may never totally get past this. Yes, I know this is not something that you are going to forget. But all I meant when I said I wanted to talk was that hopefully I can get you to understand that I never stopped loving you, that I never stopped missing you every moment of every day that we were apart.

[dramatic music]

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You are the love of my life.

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[sighs] And I was in a terrible place when I was unfaithful to you…

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Not to mention… completely wasted.

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Gabi, you are the one person on this planet that I want to be with. You are the only person I care about in this life.

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And I know I hurt you. I know I did. And I would give anything to go back in time and take back that stupid, awful mistake, but I can’t.

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I can’t do that.

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But I can start now by making it up to you. So, please, come home with me. Please come home, and we can just start to work this out.

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All right. I’ll come home.

 

[sighs]

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OK, so if you and Stefan agreed never to tell anybody that this happened, how did Gabi find out?

Her assistant told her– Connie Vininski. She’s a real whack job who worships the ground that Gabi walks on.

OK, well, how did this Connie person hear about it?

[light music]

Well… look, she was eavesdropping on me when I was talking to Kristen about it, OK? And it was a definite blunder on my part. I am aware of that. But it’s not like I expected Gabi’s faithful little lapdog to hear me and then rat me out. You know, like she’s one to judge. The woman’s a total fraud.

How so?

Well, Melinda Trask found out that she lied and invented her entire résumé.

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If she could just have found out a few days earlier before this whole debacle.

Well, you know what they say: timing is everything.

Ain’t that the truth?

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But maybe the last laugh will be on Connie, because Melinda just went to her apartment to fire her ass.

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You don’t want to do this, Connie. You really don’t.

That’s where you’re wrong. And hey, I thought I already did it.

But you didn’t. And I know you. I know you’d like to make amends for what’s already happened. Come on, Connie, do you really want another death on your conscience?

I told you what happened with Bobby wasn’t my fault.

Of course it wasn’t. But this will be. Bobby may be dead, but Rafe is still alive. Not all of your actions are irreversible is what I’m saying. Rafe could still come out of his coma and go on to lead a happy life, and so can Melinda.

Yeah, but she’s gonna expose me. And so I embellished a few tiny details on my résumé. So what? She’s going to make me sound like some kind of low-life criminal. What am I supposed to do then?

[tense music]

Well…

[sighs] You’re gonna have to face the consequences.

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I know you don’t want to. No one ever does. But sooner or later, you’re gonna have to own up to what you did. And besides, Melinda hasn’t done anything to you. Not yet, anyway. So why not do the right thing, you know, for yourself and for Melinda?

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Come on, you know she doesn’t deserve this.

Why the hell do you care so much about what happens to Melinda?

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Oh, my God. Are you in love with her?

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There’s no cause for alarm. What happened between you and me was many moons ago. And you weren’t married to Chad at the time.

And you? Were you single?

I was engaged.

Oh, great. So you’re telling me that I was a home-wrecker.

I wouldn’t put it that way. I was the one who cheated on my fiancé. This was entirely on me.

Still, I slept with two of my husband’s brothers. Sounds like I was pretty busy.

 

[sighs]

Are there any of Chad’s brothers that I didn’t sleep with?

Well, there’s Tony. And I’m quite sure nothing happened between the two of you.

Well, that’s a relief.

[sighs] Are there any other brothers that I should be aware of?

Well, there was Andre, but he’s deceased.

Oh, sorry to hear that. How did he die?

Hey, see you met my brother EJ.

 

[sighs] I have. And he’s been…very helpful. Learned a lot about myself.

Like what?

Like that I slept with two of your brothers, Stefan and EJ.

[dramatic music]

I’m sorry, Chad. It just–just came up.

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You mean that? You’ll come home with me?

I will. Yes.

 

[sighs]

[sighs] Thank God.

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And I’m not making any assumptions, believe me, OK? I’m just grateful that you’re willing to come home with me and talk this out. Maybe… further down the road, maybe you can find it in your heart to forgive me. Right? I mean, just like in the past, when you’ve done things that you regret, things that you’re not proud of, you’re always grateful when people forgive you and when they can look beneath the surface and see that inside there is a beautiful, beautiful human being…

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That you’re just a work in progress, that we’re all– all of us are works in progress…

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Constantly trying to be the best version of ourselves, trying to learn from our mistakes.

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Are you done pontificating?

[tense music]

Pontificating? Gabi, I was just–

Spouting out clichés and boring the hell out of me.

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And for the record, I have no intention of putting this behind me.

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But I thought you said you were coming home with me.

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Oh, Stefan, do you not know me at all?

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Yes, I will come home…

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To pack.

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What did you say to her?

Nothing important, just that apparently I’m the family slut.

 

[clears throat]

Now, if you two will excuse me, I think I’m gonna go throw up.

[dramatic music]

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What’d you tell her? What’d you tell her? Are you stupid?

I’m sorry, truly. But how was I supposed to know that you hadn’t given Abigail a primer about her life?

We thought she was dead for two years, and then I bring her back, and you decide to tell my traumatized wife about her past sexual experiences the first time you meet her?

Well, maybe the timing wasn’t perfect. But come on, it was bound to come out eventually.

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So this incident with Stefan, is that the reason you and Harris broke up? You know what? Never mind. That is none of my business.

It’s fine. Really, it is.

[light music] It’s kind of–kind of good to talk about it, you know? Honestly, Harris was willing to give me the benefit of the doubt.

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But truthfully, there were so many terrible things I did while we were together that this was basically just a drop in the bucket.

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And if you’d like to say, “I knew it,” now would be a great time. Go right ahead.

Not gonna say that, Ava. In fact, I’m– I very much appreciate you being this open with me about this.

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That’s because I trust you, Roman. I mean, who doesn’t? You are obviously a stand-up guy. And you’ve got a very good heart.

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Yeah, maybe it’d be more of your sister Kayla’s reaction…

[laughs] You know, “Yeah, I knew it,” since basically everything I told you is confirming everything she already believes about me.

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So that’s why you’re so concerned about what happens to Melinda. You never got over her after you two broke up.

That’s not true, Connie. I don’t care about Melinda.

[suspenseful music] I care about you. I know you’re a person that’s capable of kindness and deep compassion.

I am. And bless your kind heart for acknowledging that. But, Li, if I don’t kill the woman, what am I supposed to do with her? I can’t let her go. She knows too much. I practically told her all my plans before she passed out. She’ll tell the cops. Worse, she’ll tell Gabi.

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[fingers snap]

I have an idea.

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[sighs]

[groans]

[door slams]

Gabi, Gabi, please. Gabi, please, will you just listen to me?

Take your hands off me!

Ooh-hoo-hoo, should I assume that there’s trouble in paradise?

Oh, you bet there is. Your brother slept with Ava Vitali while I was in prison.

 

[gasps] Oh, my.

I told you a million times it meant nothing.

Well, it means something to me, you jackass.

Gabi, please, can we just sit down and talk this through?

Oh, I am not sitting down. I am not spending one more minute in this house than I absolutely have to. I am packing my stuff, and I am leaving.

[tense music]

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[dramatic music]

[knock at door]

Come in.

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Hey.

Hi.

You OK?

 

[sighs] I think so. It’s just a lot to process, hearing all those terrible things about yourself.

Well, for the record and if it’s any consolation, most of the stuff about you isn’t very terrible. Most of it’s… pretty–pretty wonderful.

Really?

[scoffs] Even after I slept with two of your brothers?

Well, no. Yes, it’s–it’s water under the bridge. You know, you don’t– you don’t– you don’t have to stay in this room. The guest room is made up.

Oh… I decided I want to stay in this room– if that’s OK, of course.

Yeah, sure, if that’s what you–if that’s what you want.

I do. You said this was our room. So I was thinking…

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Perhaps it will help bring back my memories, especially the ones of us. Then I can maybe start to be the Abigail that you remember.

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OK, I obviously can’t speak for Kayla.

Mm.

And I suppose she has her own reasons for feeling the way she does about you. But I, on the other hand, am more about forgiveness. We all make mistakes. And God knows I sure as hell have made more than my share.

Hmm. Well, I appreciate that, Roman, more than you know.

[light music] But I’m afraid that Gabi doesn’t feel the same way.

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Oof, I am so, so sorry to hear that your husband cheated on you, but it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person.

EJ, shut the hell up.

And please make sure that you’ve gathered all of your things before you leave, because as soon as you do, I’ll be asking Harold to change the locks.

Get lost, damn it!

I’m just making sure that we have some home safety measures. We don’t want the gold diggers and the ex-cons coming in. Understand?

EJ, get the hell out of here.

I will not get the hell out of here. I am staying right here.

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It’s Gabi who’s getting the hell out of here.

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On second thought, you know what? I’m not going anywhere. I’m staying right here.

 

[sighs]

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[suspenseful music]

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[groans] What the–

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[gasps]

Don’t worry, Melinda. I’m going to take good care of you. Li and I both are.

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