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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[phone rings]

[sighs] Connie. I thought you’d be here by now. – [clears throat] Sorry, I think I’m coming down with a cold. I hate to abandon my post, but do you think I– I could stay–stay– [sneezes] Home today?

Of course. Feel better soon.

Thank you. But I’m more worried about how you’re feeling. And I’m sure you’ll feel better once you get your revenge on your husband for cheating on you with Ava Vitali.

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Ah. Thanks for agreeing to meet. Forgive me for being vague about why, but this regards a sensitive personnel matter.

And we’re meeting here because?

I didn’t feel comfortable bringing it up in the office.

OK.

A, uh, shall we say, major indiscretion has come to my attention. And considering who it involves, it will need to be handled very delicately.

Jack. Oh, Jack, you’re home!

Julie. Julie.

Oh, my dear. I’ve worried about you and Chad every moment since you left.

Chad and I, we got in very, very late last night after you and Doug and the kids were all asleep.

So did you find her, the woman in the video?

Yes, we did.

Tell me what happened.

It was Abigail. Julie, she’s alive.

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[sighs] Why do you always look like you know something the rest of us don’t?

I heard you were awake.

Oh. Yeah, I just got up.

Did you–did you sleep OK?

[chuckles] I slept better than I have since– well, since I can remember. I didn’t have a proper bed in Poplar Bluff. Your guestroom has silk sheets.

Yeah, I think there’s sheets in all the rooms.

That’s Abigail’s favorite breakfast, I take it?

Yeah, um, no. Abby wasn’t much of a breakfast person. Sorry. You weren’t much of a breakfast person.

Still not.

Chad. When did you get here?

I slept here last night, Stefan.

Oh. Came home for a sleepover. That’s sweet. And I assume that your friend here has met my wife, seeing as she’s borrowed one of her robes.

Oh, I’m sorry. I needed something, and it was in one of those bathrooms. How many of them are there, actually?

Oh, plenty. Lots of subway tile.

Right.

So, Chad, you gonna introduce us?

You’ve met. This is Abby.

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[laughs]

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Abigail?

Hi.

Hi. I don’t understand.

I told you that I’ve been looking for that woman in the video that Clyde sent me. Well, we found her.

OK, Chad, I know you’ve had a very rough go since that horrible night, and I hate to be the one to break this to you, but, um, that’s not Abigail.

The DNA test says it is.

If you’ve got something to tell me, Melinda, just say it.

Wait, you think this is about– no, no, it’s about Connie Vininski, Gabi’s assistant. You know, the one we talked about.

Yeah, we did. But, you know, you should discuss anything about that with Gabi because Connie is her direct report.

No, Gabi hired Connie, but you hired Gabi.

So it makes it my problem?

Organizational trees are a bitch. My hunch is that she’s not gonna be very receptive when she gets any pushback about her right-hand woman.

All right. I think you’d better tell me what Connie did.

So when are you gonna pull the trigger and put your revenge plan into action, boss?

Not now.

Not–I don’t understand. I thought–

I’m not doing anything until I have absolute proof that Stefan had an affair with Ava.

[tense music]

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And I know just how I’m going to get it.

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I know we already hashed out all the reasons that Connie would be living in Li Shin’s old place. Coincidence because his name was never on the old lease when she took it over, or the bargain basement rent thanks to all the murders that took place inside. I could go on. But the point is, we never pinned it down because we couldn’t. Once a prosecutor, always a prosecutor, though.

I get it. You needed to find out.

Yeah. I’m someone who needs things to make sense. So I went back to Connie’s employment file, paying special attention to her resume and references.

Which Gabi said were quite impressive.

They were. Peel back that onion, though.

What’d you find?

Everything in there is a lie. Connie Vininski is a total fraud.

You know how you’re going to prove Stefan cheated on you? How?

Perhaps later. I need to get back to this.

Oh, OK. Good luck. Call me if you need– [sneezes] Anything.

Mm-hmm. Bless you. Bye.

Lose my number, Gabi. I may miss some fireworks at the office today, but that’s fine by me. I’m playing hooky so I can spend a glorious day with you. [kisses]

And that’s basically the whole story.

So you’re telling me this is Abigail with plastic surgery?

And amnesia. Don’t forget that part.

Right.

Stupid joke. Sorry. Ignore me. I– I don’t remember you at all, but we obviously know each other. It’s Stefan, right?

Yeah, sorry. This is my half-brother, Stefan. Oh, DiMera.

Oh, they named you after the big guy. Oh, nice to meet you again.

Yeah, the pleasure and surprise is all mine, even though I fully expect to wake up at any moment now.

So were we close?

[soft tense music]

Let’s just say that we had a, um… complicated relationship.

That would be an understatement.

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No, this doesn’t track, Melinda. Look, DiMera’s a big company. Someone would have checked her references.

No, Gabi Chic was acquired after Connie was hired, so her onboarding wouldn’t have gone through the regular DiMera channels.

So Gabi would have checked.

To some degree, I’m sure. But then Connie immediately made herself indispensable, didn’t she? I mean, Gabi loves her.

Hm. So you think Gabi just dropped it?

Don’t forget about how swamped she is. I mean, with her launch and her brother still being in the hospital.

Yeah. Still, I don’t know. Connie’s got to have some pertinent work history. And, look, according to Gabi, she says Connie’s an oddball, but it doesn’t interfere with her work. In fact, she says she’s outstanding.

Her resume said that she was lead merchandiser for Saxton’s. Well, I have a friend in the merchandising department. I called him and asked if he knew her.

And?

[scoffs] Lead merchandiser? She did clerical work and lasted all of two weeks.

[chuckles]

But she was memorable enough that he knew exactly who I was talking about.

All right. Well, look, she is not the first person to inflate a resume.

“Overzealous” and “psychotic” were the two words that came up the most.

I’m sure worse has been said about me.

For the record, I wouldn’t have hired you either. [chuckles] But let’s stay the course. Apparently Connie knew exactly how to work the Saxton system. Once HR got involved, she threatened lawsuits left and right until they finally agreed to give her a favorable reference just so that she’d go away.

All right. OK, so what do we do? Well, we tell Gabi, we give Connie a warning, what?

No, no. Company policy is very clear. Connie Vininski needs to be terminated, effective immediately.

I’m so excited for us to spend the day together. I just have one teeny, tiny thing I need to do first. Hi, you’ve reached Connie Vininski, but do I have bad news for you.

I fixed it. You must have knocked it over by mistake.

Must have. What can I do for you?

Well, I am just checking in. Someone’s been burning the midnight oil. Did you ever make it home last night?

Too much to do.

Mm. Well, I appreciate that work ethic, especially since I anticipate profiting from it. But, you know, everyone needs a healthy life-work balance, right?

Meaning?

Meaning you and Stefan have spent so much time apart, and it’s not very good for a relationship.

True.

True, mm-hm. And I just think you need to be more proactive before it becomes a problem.

You think Stefan and I have a problem?

I’m just talking about heading it off at the pass. I’m very intentional with planning time with Rachel. But, of course, you can’t predict a crime scene en route to our mother-daughter breakfast this morning.

Crime scene?

Yes. Sarah Kiriakis was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver right in the town square parking lot.

God, do they know who did it?

Mm-mm. No, Mayor Price is looking for someone who was driving a gray car.

[suspenseful music]

Really? You know, I think Ava drives a gray car.

So you’re telling me that Ava is the hit-and-run driver?

Nah. She was too busy sleeping with my husband. * *

[laughs] What?

Oh, you heard me. Although, apparently it was a one-off, so likely not going on now.

So you think that Ava–

Oh, no. I don’t think. I know. My husband slept with Ava while I was languishing away in prison.

I just don’t buy it. I’m sorry.

Really? You haven’t heard any rumors? Felt any rumblings?

No, I haven’t. The one thing I do know is that Stefan loves you, and he has never stopped. I think you are clearly– your imagination is just running wild.

Uh-huh. I’d have trouble conjuring up this one, and I’m surprised you’re digging in so deep, especially since my trusty assistant, Connie, swears that she overheard you and Ava talking about it.

Oh, really, Connie? I think she misunderstood, clearly.

She said she overheard Ava telling you, and I quote, “I have this terrible feeling “that Stefan is planning on telling Gabi that he and I slept together while she was in prison.” Gosh, I just– I don’t see any wiggle room in there for another interpretation. Do you?

Connie is a walking disaster, a liability for the company. She has to go.

What, so I have to tangle with the nut job?

No, relax. I will break the bad news to Connie. I need you to break it to Gabi.

I’m not sure which one of us drew the shorter straw.

Oh, Gabi will get over it. My guess is she’s got bigger priorities right now.

Yay.

Keep complaining and I will drop the psychopath in your lap too. I will see if Connie is in yet. With any luck, she isn’t, and I will keep her from getting past security ever again before she causes any lasting damage. [phone rings] [beeps] – Hi, you’ve reached Connie Vininski, but do I have bad news for you. I’m not in. I’ll be out of the office today, so please leave a message.

[beep]

Melinda Trask. I wonder if she’s calling to remind me what a bore she is. She did you so dirty, Li. Hello? What is this, the silent treatment? Just because I told it like it is about Melinda? Or maybe you’re mad because I told Gabi that Stefan cheated on her. My love, after all the plotting they did against you and tricked you out of your DiMera shares. But don’t you worry. I am on it. I am your retribution. I will make sure they get everything that’s coming to them.

I’m not sure I appreciate being called a liar, especially from someone who works under me. So why don’t you take some time to consider these ramifications.

You’re making a mistake. Just curious, do you like your job?

Excuse me?

No. Stefan may be your brother, and he did help you secure the top job here at DiMera, but it’s time to recalibrate your loyalties, because I’m the one who’s helping you keep it.

On what planet?

You’ve made the relaunch of Gabi Chic the centerpiece of your return to DiMera. My contract, paragraph , section J, says that I can take all my marbles and go home any time before the launch becomes official. If I were you, I’d stop with the games before I take my company to your biggest competitor. Do you want to lose everything because your brother was a cheating idiot? No? Tell me what you know, Kristen.

[sighs] Fine. You’re right. Everything you said was true. Stefan and Ava slept together.

[suspenseful music]

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Is there something I should know about our past?

Well, let’s just say that… I’m very happy you’re back, Abigail.

Thank you. Me too. I think. I am going to go get showered. It was nice catching up. Oh, and thanks anyway for breakfast, Chad.

Welcome.

My god, that is unbelievable.

You think?

I mean, you must be–

I am.

I–I can’t even–

Neither can I.

Sorry, I’m–I’m speechless, obviously. But, hey, if she needs any help with coming back from the dead, you can send her to me. By the way, thank you… for not–

Telling her you raped her? I didn’t do that for you. I did that for her.

Fair.

She doesn’t remember anything. She’s not even ready to meet the kids, so telling her about the DID, Ben, you– no, that’s just gonna be too traumatic right now.

I get it. I get it. But…a little advice, you might want to fill her in on some things, because being back here might trigger some memories that she’s not quite prepared for.

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[tense music]

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Julie, are you all right?

[laughs] I’m stunned. I–I just have been preparing myself for what I thought was the inevitable bad news, and–oh, god.

Yeah. It’s– it’s overwhelming.

Yes. And for–for her too, of course.

Yes. I mean, that’s why Chad is taking everything so slowly. I mean, Abigail is a virtual stranger to herself.

Where is she now?

They spent the night at the mansion.

The mansion? Why?

Well, Abigail thought it was too soon to–to see the kids. I mean, it’d be too much for them and for her.

All right, I understand. We can’t keep this back from Thomas and Charlotte. I mean, their mother’s alive. It’s a miracle.

It is. It is.

And Abigail is going to have to see all of us, her friends and the whole family and everybody that loves her. You–you have told Jennifer?

Oh, yes, yes. We spoke last night. She’s on her way to Salem.

I’m here. I’m here. And I need to see my daughter. Right now!

Jennifer.

Jennifer, I’m so glad you’re here.

I took the first plane I could get.

Now, look, Jennifer, I know you want to see our daughter right away, but Abigail wants some time with Chad alone. I–I just got to warn you, she’s fragile. I’m not sure we should push this.

Jack, if you hadn’t already seen our daughter, would you let anything keep you away?

I’ll call Chad. I’ll let him know we’re on our way.

Look, Chad, I know you brought Abigail back here to the house you shared with her and the kids to maybe spark some happy memories, but a lot of bad stuff happened here too.

Yeah, I hadn’t forgotten that, Stefan.

I’m just trying to help, all right? I’m sure it’s probably next to impossible–

You know what, man, I’m doing my best. All right? I’m doing my best. I got my wife back. It’s a miracle, but she’s been through hell right now. And I’m doing my best to manage her needs and my kids’ needs and everyone else’s needs–

OK. So do you have any idea how she–

Survived? No.

You think maybe Dr. Rolf?

I don’t know, man. I have a lot more questions than answers right now. [phone rings] I have to take this. [phone beeps] Hi, Jack. What are you doing in here?

I don’t know. Something drew me in here.

This was– this was our room.

Why didn’t you take me here last night?

Because it’s also where you were stabbed.

Oh. – I, uh, found you lying right there on the bed.

Did they ever catch the person who did it?

Yeah, they did.

Well, who was it? I mean, not that I would know them.

No, you do. It was Clyde Weston.

[unsettling music]

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Enough about people who belong in prison. How about a rousing game of charades? Great. You go first. Actor. Two words. Second word first. Rhymes with “phallus”? Oh, you naughty boy. [chuckles] Oh, wait, not phallus. Rhymes with “corn”? Thorn, porn. Rip Torn! Oh, damn, I’m good. [knocking] Right in the middle of our game. Who is it?

It’s Melinda Trask from DiMera. I’m chief legal counsel.

I’m not working today.

I’m aware, but I need to speak with you immediately.

Damn. I knew what you were gonna say, but I just wanted to hear it straight from you anyway. I guess part of me was just holding on to hope that maybe somehow– this hurts like hell, Kristen.

Yeah. Yeah, it does. But I know that Ava and Stefan hate themselves for what they did. But, listen, Gabi it was just one time.

It should have been zero. And Stefan had the gall to confess to me that it was just two kisses, both times just for show.

Well, they agonized over telling you the truth. They didn’t want to upset you if it meant nothing.

You wouldn’t buy an excuse like that. You’d go nuclear. Why shouldn’t I?

You really think that’s gonna make you feel better?

They didn’t lie to protect me. They were keeping me from wringing their necks.

Sweetie, they were just drunk and lonely.

Oh. So they pretended to date to cover up the drug dealing, so it’s only natural that they’d fall into each other’s arms. Is that what you’re trying to say to me?

OK, you know what, Stefan loves you. Do you want to lose him? [sighs] I know that you love him, Gabi, and guess what? You also have to work with Ava.

Oh, do I?

Mm-hmm.

Oh, what a coincidence. We were just talking about you, Ava.

[tense music]

Clyde Weston? The man who took care of me, who helped me with all my surgeries and watched over me all this time? I don’t understand.

I don’t understand either. I mean, why would he kill you just to keep you alive? He’s a sick, twisted sociopath.

I take it you guys weren’t BFFs.

You–you dated his son once upon a time, and he’s an oddly protective father. He hated us both. But that night, he– he came for you. I mean, if you–if you knew the circumstances surrounding your death, you wouldn’t believe the fact that you are standing here right now.

So it happened in this room?

Yeah, and– yeah, it’s, uh, not an easy thing to remember or think about. I want you to get your memory back as much as you do, but you should be really thankful that– that you don’t remember any of this right now.

Some things to look forward to then, huh?

Yeah, well, there’s gonna be a lot of surprises.

[soft music] And I promise you, most of them are gonna be really beautiful.

[sighs]

I just want to keep them from knocking you off your feet if I can. And speaking of surprises–

Oh, no.

Jack called, and your– your mom flew in from Boston this morning.

My mom?

Your mom, Jennifer.

Jennifer.

Jennifer. Yeah, she– she wants to see you, and–and I told them they could come over. If it’s gonna be too much for you, though, I can call them and tell them–

No. I…am Abigail DiMera. Guess it’s time I figure out where I come from and where I belong. – Julie, I’m sorry. I have to ask you this again.

It’s all right, sweetheart. I’m happy to look after Thomas and Charlotte while you’re busy.

Oh, thank you so much, Julie. I know you miss Abigail, too, and that you love her so much. And we’re gonna bring her back here to her family home soon, I promise.

Good.

OK.

Well, between now and then, give her this from me.

I will, I will.

And all my love.

I will. Come on. Come on. Let’s go. Let’s go!

Jennifer, before we go, I need to prepare you that this is not gonna be simple or easy. Our daughter does not look like Abigail. She has no memory of her life, and she doesn’t recognize me or Chad.

Look, I get it. I’m aware.

OK. Being aware is very different than experiencing it firsthand. Trust me. I know you. You–you’re thinking, you’re gonna come in there, and she’s gonna see her mother, and her memories will come flowing forth. And I hope they do. I pray that they do. But I want you to be ready, just ready that this reunion may not be everything you want or need.

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Give me a minute, and I’ll get rid of this moron. What do you want?

May I please come in?

Better not. [sneezes] I have this cold that’s been going around the office.

Oh, I already had it last week, and I’d rather talk to you in private.

I’m not on the clock, and I’d prefer to have work conversations at work.

I’m sorry, Connie, but you’re not gonna be coming back to the office. Now, I told you I didn’t want to do this from the hallway, but you’re terminated, effective immediately.

Is everything OK?

Oh, yes. More than OK. I was just telling Kristen how amazingly well our work relationship is going. We’ve put everything from the past behind us to focus on the future. The launch just could not be going any better. Right, Kristen?

Yeah, right.

It’s all so exciting, I see no reason why Gabi Chic won’t be at DiMera for many years to come. In fact, I would love to take you to lunch to celebrate all the wonderful things ahead for us.

Oh. Well, that’s nice. First, I need to give you a heads up–

Oh, whatever it is, we can talk about it at lunch. Can you wait outside a second? I just need to do one thing. I’ll have Stefan save us the best table in the place.

Sure. Talk to you later.

Yeah.

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What the hell are you going to do, Gabi?

Oh, patience. You’ll find out. In the meantime, if you want this launch to happen, you’ll do exactly what I tell you.

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Fired? What? Does Gabi know about this?

No, not yet.

Well, she’ll never stand for this.

She will when she hears what I found out about you.

I’m an open book. What did you allegedly find out?

I checked your references. Your entire resume is a lie. Company policy is very clear and leaves me with no alternative.

What? Everyone lies on their resume.

I need to collect your laptop and your badge, so please open the door and allow me to retrieve them.

No way in hell.

They are DiMera property, Connie, and you signed an agreement stating that they will be returned upon demand, which you are going to do right now.

On demand is one thing. Showing up at my door with no notice is quite another.

I’m fairly sure you don’t want me to get the police involved.

[tense music]

Oh, look. Stefan has champagne for us. Isn’t he the most thoughtful husband? I’m a very lucky woman.

Yes, you are.

So what is it that you wanted to tell me at the office?

Oh, well, um, it’s about your assistant, Connie. I know this isn’t exactly the best time, but Melinda wanted me to tell you–

Ah, hold that thought. Sweetheart, over here. I asked Stefan to join us. I hope you don’t mind.

Of course not.

Stefan, my love. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to celebrate with us.

Of course, Gabi. Ava.

[gasps] Would you mind pouring me one?

What are we celebrating?

My relaunch, of course. Professionally, personally. My whole life is about to change, and so much for the better.

Well, you deserve it all.

We all deserve a little something. I hope this is OK. I would hate for the three of us gathering to break bread to be awkward, you know, after the whole pretending-to-date thing.

Well, you know, it doesn’t have to be awkward.

Exactly. I am so glad that we put everything behind us, got everything out in the open, right? Let’s toast. To Ava Vitali, for taking a chance on me and reviving Gabi Chic. Even if it was out of guilt.

Guilt? What do you mean?

To being the lying, cheating bitch who slept with my husband.

[ominous music]

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Hi!

Thanks for having us over.

Of course.

Well, where is she? Where’s Abigail?

She’s upstairs getting dressed. Yeah, she’ll be down in a minute.

[suspenseful music]

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[phone beeps]

Hey. It’s me. Everything’s going according to plan.

[ominous music]

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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

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[knock at door]

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Oh, Kristen. [gasps] Rachel, hi! Come in here. Come on in.

I am so sorry it’s so early. I just–I tried calling, and there was no answer.

No. Clearly, I was up already. Oh! It is so good to see you.

Good morning, Grandma.

Ooh. Ooh, ooh. Mm, mm, mm, mm! I live for these moments. [laughter] Is everything OK?

No.

No, she woke up crying and insisted that she needed to see her daddy right away.

Oh. Honey, I’m so sorry. What happened?

I had a nightmare that something bad happened to Daddy.

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Oh, God.

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Where–where am I?

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All right, we need to keep this street closed for at least another two hours while we do accident reconstruction. You better alert the mayor’s office.

Consider me alerted, Commissioner. I understand there was a hit-and-run here last night.

Yeah, it looks like that. Xander Kiriakis found his wife lying here, and he heard a car screeching away.

Oh!

Yeah. I spoke with the ER docs, and they told me that her injuries are consistent with blunt force trauma.

Oh! Right here just steps away from the town square. Oh, what is this world coming to?

I keep wondering the same thing.

Oh. Well, I’m praying for her. Any idea who the driver was?

[tense music] [siren wailing]

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Here you go.

Not me.

Thanks, Mum.

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Sarah’s been in surgery for five hours now.

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Well, that just means she’s still alive and fighting.

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[crying] No. You know, if I could have found that stupid key to the Horton cabin, she wouldn’t have been on her way over there to help me look for it. She would have just gotten on the ferry with you, and you two would have had your honeymoon by now.

Maggie, stop. There’s only one person to blame for this, and that’s whoever ran Sarah down in their car and left her to die in the road.

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[gasps] Oh, my God! [tires screeching]

If Sarah doesn’t pull through this, I’m gonna hunt that bastard down and kill him with my own hands.

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[tense music]

Now, Xander, Sarah needs us to think positive thoughts right now.

Your mother is right.

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Yes. I know. Positive thoughts. Sarah’s strong, like you said. She has so much to live for. She’s gonna be all right. She has to be.

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Brady. Brady!

[groans] What’s go–what’s going on?

I think I hit someone. Oh. Hello? Hello, can you hear me? Hello? Miss? Oh, God.

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Oh, my God. Sarah.

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How is she? How’s Sarah?

[dramatic music]

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We don’t have an ID on the driver yet.

Any witnesses?

It was late, and no one was around. But we are putting together a press release. We’re asking anyone with information to come forward. We’re also gonna be gathering footage from the security cameras.

So you have nothing so far?

Well, I wouldn’t say that. Look, based on the skid marks and the preliminary reconstruction from the accident, you can see that the car clipped that pole over there, yeah, when it was fleeing the scene. And there’s some gray paint on there, and I’m gonna have the forensics examine it.

So you’re saying that you think that the car that hit Sarah was gray?

And will almost have discernible damage to the front end from the impact.

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[groans]

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Hell–hell am I doing in the garage?

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Oh, God, did I– did I drive drunk?

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– Sarah’s condition is stable.

[sighs] Thank God.

Yeah. Her internal injuries were fairly extensive. She had multiple lacerations on her liver and her spleen, but we were able to repair those. We gave her six units of blood, and we may need to give her one or two more if her own counts don’t come up on their own.

Well, I can donate whatever she needs.

Great. We always need donors. That’d be great.

Is there anything else, Kayla?

Well, it’s an absolute miracle that she didn’t have any broken bones. She does have quite a bit of soft tissue bruising and inflammation that we are still gonna need to evaluate.

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Kayla, is she gonna be all right?

Well, assuming that there’s no complications, I think that she will absolutely fully recover. I know that she will be highly motivated to get well.

Well, I know she’s motivated, but, you know, we’re gonna have to keep an eye on her and make sure that she doesn’t push too hard.

Well, you know what they say about doctors– worst patients. But listen, she is going to get VIP treatment here. We all love her so much. She is our family. And we’re so sorry that this happened to her.

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So are we.

Oh, darling, I’m so sorry you had a bad dream. Do you want to tell me about it?

No. I just want to see my daddy.

I understand. He’s asleep right now, but… while we wait for him to wake up, why don’t we… make some breakfast? We can make some… pancakes with strawberries.

OK.

Sounds good, doesn’t it? I think that’ll make you feel a whole lot better anyway.

I’m sure it will. I need to make a phone call to Hong Kong. Would you mind?

Oh, no. Go right ahead. We’ll just be in the kitchen, making our breakfast. Here we go.

[chuckles] [sighs]

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– Kristen, I will continue to make those payments because I can. And I’ll continue to accept the visitation scraps that you’re willing to give me.

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Because I know, sooner or later, you’re going to screw up, like you always do. And I will regain full custody of my daughter.

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[sighs]

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Mm. [door clicks open]

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Kristen.

Yeah. And look what the cat dragged in.

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Thank you, Kayla, for everything.

Can we see Sarah?

Well, she’s still pretty out of it, so maybe just one at a time until the anesthesia fully wears off.

You go first.

Are you sure?

I’m sure. You’re her husband and the father of her child.

OK, well, I won’t stay too long.

OK.

This way.

Well, that’s good news.

Yeah, yeah, it is, providing she doesn’t have any complications.

Mm.

Sarah’s still gonna have a very difficult recovery, according to what Kayla said.

[dramatic music] You know, the bad thing about it is, I just keep thinking, who would leave– would leave someone in the street, bleeding and alone, and not call for help?

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My son’s wife? Oh, my God. What do I do? What do I do? Pull yourself together, Fiona. OK. OK. Maybe–maybe she’s– OK.

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Oh, thank God. You’re alive!

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All right, we’re gonna keep a lookout for the damaged vehicle. Make sure we canvass all of the bartenders in this area. There’s a good chance that the driver was intoxicated. [phone rings] Commissioner Hunter. Thank you, Kayla. I’ll be there shortly. Sarah’s out of surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.

Thank God.

Yes.

Oh.

Delgado, I’m gonna leave you in charge of the crime scene. I’m gonna head over to the hospital.

OK, got it.

I need to question Sarah as soon as she’s lucid. She may be our only witness. I need to find out if she can describe the car that hit her.

OK.

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Why do you look like a deer caught in the headlights?

I just wasn’t expecting to see you here this early in the morning.

Well, your daughter wanted to see you.

Rachel’s here?

Yeah. She’s in there with Marlena in the kitchen. And it’s a good thing she is, ’cause I wouldn’t want her to see you stumbling in here from your walk of shame…

OK.

Or whatever else–

No, no, no, no, no, no. First of all, I was working all night, all right?

Mm-hmm.

Xander got married yesterday, so I was covering for him.

Right.

Oh, hey, and by the way, watch out, ’cause Basic Black is coming after Gabi Chic. I think you’re gonna regret letting the competition poach us from DiMera.

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[sighs]

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Xander?

I’m here, darling.

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What happened to me?

You were hit by a car near the square. You’ve had surgery, but… Kayla says you’re gonna be fine. But you gave us all quite a scare. Your mum’s outside, and so is mine.

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Are you in pain? Is there anything I can get you? Is there anything you need?

Just you. I just need you.

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I assume Sarah is conscious now?

She is. And I know that she would want to help you with your investigation. But maybe you could just wait a little bit until she’s more fully conscious?

Of course.

Great. I’ll let her know that you’re here. Xander’s with her right now.

Right, I’m hoping to get a statement from him as well.

OK.

Jada.

Oh, Mrs. Kiriakis. I am so sorry for what happened.

Thank you. Do you have any idea who did this?

Nothing concrete as of right now, but we are hoping that Sarah could possibly ID the driver.

[dramatic music]

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Now, as soon as you get out of here, I’m taking you away on the honeymoon of your dreams.

Not the Horton cabin?

Mm-mm. That place is jinxed. I was thinking maybe we could– I don’t know–take Victoria to the North Pole for Christmas to meet Santa. How does that sound?

Cold.

Ah, you’ll be fine. We’ll just bundle up, huddle together for warmth.

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Where’s Victoria?

Bonnie’s watching her.

Bonnie?

Yeah. If our daughter’s first word is “beer,” we’ll know who to blame.

[chuckles weakly] Well, at least it won’t be your mother’s fault.

Right?

[chuckles]

Like I said, my mum’s here, and so is yours. She’ll be in momentarily to visit you. Everyone’s been so worried about you, darling.

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Tell them not to worry. I’m OK. Just very lucky.

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Well, I appreciate your confidence in me, Mr. Shin. I’m sure it mirrors the market’s confidence. Yes, it is indeed reflected by the recent gains in the DiMeras’ stock price. [chuckles] Same to you, Mr. Shin. Zài jiàn. [chuckles]

Where’s Rachel?

What do you mean, where’s Rachel? I thought she was in the kitchen with you.

She was; I gave her some pancakes and turned around to do the dishes, and she was gone. Ah, wait.

[sighs]

There she is.

Did you go try and find Daddy and see if he was awake?

Daddy’s not in his room, and he didn’t sleep in his bed last night.

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Oh. Oh, my God. What have I done? What am I gonna tell the police?

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Sarah? Sarah!

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Sarah! Sarah, love, where are you?

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Oh. I’m sorry. I’m sorry to startle you.

No, it’s fine. I’m just a little bit on edge, with everything that’s happened. And actually, I have a bit of a headache.

Why don’t you go back to your hotel and get some rest?

No, no, I need to be here for Xander and for Sarah, of course.

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Hey. Kayla said you needed to speak with me?

I do, yes.

And your daughter is very eager to speak with you.

Ah, thank you.

So…do you have any leads?

Well, I just got off the phone with the detective that was on the scene. And unfortunately, the city surveillance didn’t pick up any video of the incident, but the local businesses will be opening up soon, so I’m hoping that maybe I can get some footage from that.

Right.

Yeah. Listen, I–Xander, I know you gave a brief statement last night, but I’m trying to create a timeline of events on what happened, so if you can tell me anything else that you remember.

Right, well, we were gonna take the ferry to Smith Island, and we were gonna honeymoon at the Horton cabin, but Maggie couldn’t find the key, so Sarah offered to go help look. But when Sarah didn’t return, I called Maggie and found out that Sarah never even made it to the mansion.

And that’s when you went to look for her?

Yeah. Found her on the ground. She never even made it to our car.

OK, and you told the officer that was on the scene that you heard a car screeching away? Presumably the car that hit Sarah?

Oh, I’m sure it was. I could smell the rubber from the tires burning, they were going so fast.

Did you see the car?

No, it was dark, and I was worried about Sarah, you know?

Right. This is what strikes me as odd. If Sarah never made it to the car, then she must have been hit shortly after she left you.

That’s right.

And how long after she left you in the square did you go looking for her?

Well, I could check my phone and see what time I called Maggie, but it was at least minutes. When I got there, the driver was still there. Why would they stay?

Maybe to check on her to make sure that help came.

And then they fled? That makes no sense.

You never know what motivates people to do what they do.

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Thank you for your statement, but I think I should go in and see Sarah now.

I don’t think that’s a very good idea.

Why not, Mum?

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Rachel, your father is–

Entitled to his own privacy. Where he sleeps is not our concern. I think you and I should go, hon, all right?

No. I’m not leaving till I see Daddy.

Daddy’s right here.

Daddy!

Hey. How you doing? Good to see you.

She had a bad dream.

Oh.

Grandma said you were sleeping.

But your bed was already made.

Well, that’s because I made it as soon as I got up.

But why? You never do that.

What is this, the Inquisition?

I dreamed that something bad happened to you.

Oh, sweetie. No, no, no, no, no, no. Nothing bad happened to me. Look at me. I’m fine. Everything’s good. But I’m sorry you were worried about me.

Can we do something today, just you and me?

I would love that. That sounds fun. As long as it’s OK with your mother.

Yeah. Yeah, sure. Just want to make sure that you’re responsible with our daughter.

You know I am.

Of course. But Rachel and I, we have a mother-daughter date today, so why don’t you call me a little later and we can work something out?

[dramatic music]

Perfect. [babbles]

[chuckles]

You know, when you’re up to it, we’re gonna go on that mother-daughter date with Victoria that we’ve been talking about.

Hmm. To the aquarium to feed the sea lions.

Yeah.

[chuckles]

I’m gonna tell the nurse that you need some more meds.

No, Mom. Please stay. Please. Don’t go. I’m OK.

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You’re in pain, baby.

Who’s the doctor here, hmm? [chuckles weakly] Those meds, they make my brain all loopy, and I just– I want to stay clearheaded.

Stubborn girl. [laughter]

I take after my mother.

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[chuckles]

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Mum, why wouldn’t you want the police to question Sarah?

Sarah’s just been through a very delicate surgery. We really shouldn’t be putting any undue stress on her right now.

Ms.–

Fiona Cook.

Oh, my God, I’m sorry. Commissioner Hunter, this is my mother.

Oh, right. Well, I figured that much. Ms. Cook, I’ve already spoken with Sarah’s doctor, who assured me that it is fine to interview her.

Yes, but is it really necessary now?

Yes, it’s very important that I speak to her right away, I mean, as soon as possible. She might remember something that will really help with the case.

Yes, of course. We must all do everything we can to find the person who did this.

I’ll take you to see Sarah now.

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I love you, Grandma.

Mm, I love you more. I love you so, so, so much more. Mm. [smooching]

[dramatic music]

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I love you, Daddy.

Hey.

I’m so glad you weren’t smushed.

Smushed?

By a giant steamroller.

Oh. Mm, your dream, right? Well, honey, I have no plans on being smushed anytime soon.

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Let’s get a move on, Rach.

I have to go, Dad. Bye, Daddy.

Bye. Hey. I’ll see you soon, OK?

OK.

OK.

Bye, Grandma.

Bye, sweet girl.

All right. Take care, Marlena. Brady.

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She was…pretty upset when she arrived.

All kids have nightmares.

Is there any reason she should be worried about you?

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Besides never seeing me?

Among other things.

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[sighs] I’ve been a little worried about you myself.

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I mean, you’ve been coming home very late recently. And John and I, you know, came in and saw that you had parked in our space. And I was glad to see that you were home so early last night.

Yeah. Well, someone was parked in my space. So I–I can move it if you want me to.

No, no. No need.

OK. How’s Dad? How is he, anyway?

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Well, he’s doing OK. I need to get him his pain pill. I’ll be right back.

OK.

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You know what I’m thinking?

Mm-mm. What are you thinking in there?

[laughs] We should take this back to my place.

Hmm.

Yeah, maybe. Well, I’d like to. I got to–I got to go home.

Why?

Because my family, they need me.

[scoffs] OK, Mr. Family Man. One more for the road, then?

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[phone rings]

Hello.

What the hell happened last night?

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Hey. Commissioner Hunter would like to ask Sarah some questions.

Mm.

Is that all right, darling?

Yeah.

I’ll make it quick. Sarah, please tell me, what do you remember from last night?

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I was walking to my car. And I heard the sound of an engine, and I turned to look. And then the next thing I knew, I was on the ground.

Did you see the car?

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I think it was gray.

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Anything distinctive about it?

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No, not that I remember.

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What about the driver?

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The lights were just so bright. I didn’t see anything.

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What do you mean, what happened last night? Don’t you remember?

I remember being with you at Small Bar. I remember having drinks. And then the next thing I remember is waking up in my car, behind the wheel.

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Do you know how I got home?

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Forgive me, Brady. But if my son finds out that your car was the one that hit Sarah, he cannot find out that I was the one driving it.

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So…let’s get you into the driver’s seat.

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I truly pray that no one finds out what we did. But if they do, better that you take the fall than me.

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I don’t remember driving home.

Well, if you woke up in your garage, you must have. I tried to make you take a cab, but you said you were fine to drive.

Yeah, well, clearly, I wasn’t.

I took a cab myself back to the Salem Inn.

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[sighs] I mean falling off the wagon is one thing, but driving drunk?

Look, Brady, I’m sorry, but I can’t talk right now. Sarah’s been in an accident.

Sarah? Is she–

[line clicks]

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[groans] * *

[tires screeching, car crashing] – [screams]

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I’m sorry I can’t remember more.

Hey, it’s all right, love.

Don’t worry, sweetheart.

You focus on your recovery, OK? We are going to do everything we can to find the person who did this.

Thank you.

Take care, Sarah.

Hey, are you cold?

Yeah, k–yeah, kind of. There’s another blanket up there.

I’ll get it. I’ll get it.

Thanks.

Hello. Sarah. How are you feeling?

Sleepy.

Shivering.

Well, that’s a common side effect after anesthesia. But we have warm blankets we can get for you if this one doesn’t do the trick, OK?

There, is that better?

Is what better?

I gave you another blanket, darling.

Oh. I didn’t feel it.

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Xander…

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I can’t feel your hand.

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I can’t feel anything.

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Rachel Isabella, I can’t believe you’re still hungry after eating all those pancakes.

I threw them in the trash.

[light music]

You did?

I love Grandma, but she can’t even make cereal taste good.

Well, if it isn’t Ms. Rachel Black.

How do you know my name?

I make it a point to know all of my constituents, especially the ones that write to me, telling me how they’re going to take my job.

What? So you want to be mayor of Salem, huh? [chuckles]

Well, she’s rich.

[laughs] Not from being mayor, I can assure you of that.

[chuckles] Isn’t it a little early for out being politicking?

Mm, actually, I was just checking in on a police investigation.

Oh, you know, I saw that, the crime scene tape. What happened?

It was a hit-and-run.

Oh, God. You know what? Would you mind putting these back on for just a little bit?

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I can watch one of my shows.

Yes. [chuckles]

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Sarah Horton was the victim. She was seriously injured.

Oh, my God, that’s terrible.

Mm-hmm.

Are there any leads?

They think it was a gray car and that the driver was drunk. Oh, you can never be too careful out here.

Very true. Well…

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You can take them out now.

[chuckles] Well, good luck with your mayoral aspirations, Rachel. And, you know, although you could just start with class president, huh?

Maybe. [laughter]

It’s nice to see you both.

You too, Mayor. Oh. [sighs]

It’s gonna be hard for the cops to find that driver.

You were listening to the whole thing?

You were talking pretty loud.

Oh. Well, I mean, why do you think that they won’t catch the person who did it?

‘Cause lots of people have gray cars, even Daddy.

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[sighs]

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Brady, have you heard from Xander this morning?

No. Don’t expect to either. Why?

Well, your dad and I were just listening to the news, and it seems that Sarah is in the hospital. She was hit by a car last night.

Oh, God. That’s really awful.

It is awful. What’s even worse is that the driver left the scene.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

So did my daughter-in-law remember anything about the person that hit her?

Unfortunately, Sarah was blinded by the car’s headlights, so she didn’t see who hit her.

Yes. That is unfortunate.

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What do you mean, you can’t feel anything?

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Everything is kind of numb from the waist down.

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I assume I had a spinal, right? That should wear off soon.

Right. Can you move your legs at all?

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No. But my spinal series was clear, right?

Absolutely. Well, let me check your reflexes, OK?

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What do you feel?

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Nothing. Nothing at all.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[quirky music]

These are really salty.

I know. I know. That’s what makes them so good.

Mm. So you really liked tonight’s episode of “Drag Race,” huh?

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I loved it. I can’t believe that show’s been on the air for seasons and I’ve never seen it.

Never seen it? What are you talking about? We’ve watched this together.

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[siren wailing]

So did the doctor say that I was fine and I’m ready to blow this joint?

Yes, you are able to go home.

[laughs]

And he said, as you did, that you are fit as a fiddle.

Told you.

Yeah. Well, I’m just glad the doctor happened to agree.

Yeah.

By the way…

Hmm.

I bumped into Kayla at the nurses’ station, and apparently Chad and Jack have found that woman they were looking for in Poplar Bluff.

The one from the video?

They think so. She came back to the same room where you were being held.

Huh. And was it Abigail?

[dramatic music]

They’re about to find out.

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Where’s Kayla?

She’ll be back soon with the results. So how about you two? Where did you go to eat?

My family’s estate.

Ah. So you recognize anything?

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I didn’t, no.

Ah.

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Well, I have the results. I didn’t open them. I thought I would leave that up to you.

Actually, you know what? I think Chad should do the honors.

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Well? Chad, what does it say?

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Hang on, Mom. You know what? I’m gonna come back there, and I’ll help you find it. OK? I’ll see you soon.

What, Maggie can’t find the key?

[sighs] No. So I’m gonna help her look. We have about a half hour before the last ferry.

Yeah, we do. I’ll come with you.

No, no, no, no, you stay and go buy the tickets ’cause it’ll save us some time.

You sure?

Mm-hmm. I’m sure.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

All right.

[light music]

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[tense music]

[chuckles] Sorry, darling. There was no way I was gonna let you drive home. I mean, dear God, look at the state of you. [chuckles]

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[screams]

Oh, my God! [tires screeching, glass shattering]

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According to the DNA results… it’s a match. It’s a % genetic match.

[dramatic music]

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I’m sorry. What does that mean, exactly?

It means the test is saying that you and Jack are father and daughter.

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And also that you’re Abigail.

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You’re my wife.

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Oh. Hey, wait a minute. Are you saying that you and I have watched this show before, together?

Hello. You don’t remember?

Well, may– was I half in the bag at the time? Were we in a bar?

No, we weren’t at a bar.

Oh. Well, maybe I was still half in the bag. [laughs] Ooh, mm, mm.

Are you feeling OK?

Yeah, no, I think I’m a little bloated, you know, from the pork rinds. Oh, well, you know what? I got a fitting tomorrow for “Body & Soul.” I hope I’m not all bloated from the pork rinds still.

You know what? Drink a lot of water tonight. It’ll flush your system.

Well, thanks. I’ll do that. You know what else I’m gonna do? I’m gonna talk to Abe and Kate about making you our head writer.

Ah, thank you.

Yeah, well, you’d be great at it, don’t you think, with all your bon mots and your clever repartee and– is that the way you say that?

Yeah, I think you got it.

OK, great. Well, I’ve had a blast. Thanks for inviting me. I’ll see you around, Lenny.

[quirky music]

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Lenny?

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Junk food, flashy clothes, working at a soap opera. Dr. Evans, what the hell is going on with you?

So this woman that Chad and Jack found doesn’t look like Abigail and she was in, what, some sort of an accident?

Apparently a couple years ago. But she has no memory of anything that happened to her before the accident.

And then this accident, it happened, what, around the same time when we thought Abigail had died?

Yeah, I think so. So if you add that to the reconstructive surgery she said she’d–

There’s a possibility that this woman could be Abigail. – Abigail.

[dramatic music] You’re back. My beautiful girl is back.

Oh, please, please don’t. Please. I’m so sorry, but please don’t.

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[light music]

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[line ringing]

[tense music]

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Brady. Brady!

[groans] What’s go–what’s going on?

I think I hit someone.

Yeah.

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Oh. Hello? Hello, can you hear me? Hello? Miss? Oh, God.

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Oh, my God. Sarah.

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[sighs] So, Gwennie, I knew you wouldn’t pick up. You never do. But maybe you listen to my voicemails. Either way, it helps me to talk to you because you are my BFF and always will be, even if you now hate me with a vengeance and for good reason.

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Anyway, you know Dr. Marlena Evans, World-renowned psychiatrist, very smart, very successful, very intimidating, but also kind of menschy in her own hoity-toity way? Well, I’m in therapy with her now, in part to figure out why I was such a terrible friend to you, which has all to do with my miserably low self-esteem, but that is a story for another time.

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Well, there’s Xander Cook, looking a little peaky around the gills, as you might say.

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– You’ve reached Dr. Sarah Horton. Leave a message, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

[voicemail beeps]

Sarah, hi, it’s me. I assume that you’re still helping Maggie find that key, and maybe you’ve managed to lose your phone too. But I hope you get this soon, ’cause we are very nearly about to miss the last ferry.

So anyway, Dr. Evans comes over to watch “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” right? And she’s wolfing down pork rinds, talking about how bloated she is, and she’s thinking about giving up her practice to become a soap opera star. So I am, like, shook. But I don’t want to offend her by telling her how weird she’s acting and how much she’s freaking me out. Anyway, that’s the latest here, if you have any advice for me. Yes, I know. I’m never gonna hear from you again, but… like I said, it helps me to talk to you. I love you, Guinevere. And I miss you something terrible.

[voicemail beeps]

Hi, Sarah. It’s me again. Look, I– obviously I don’t want to pressure you. I just–look, maybe if the key doesn’t turn up, we can go to the cabin in the morning. It’s just that tonight is our wedding night, and I was hoping that we could go somewhere special so I could show my wife just how loved she is. That’s you, in case you were wondering. Anyway, just call me as soon as you get this, yeah? I love you.

Ah. I love you, Xandy.

Really, Stark?

A boy can dream, can’t he?

I was talking to Sarah, my wife.

Wife? I thought your wedding went belly-up when Mommie Dearest exposed Theresa for the lying gold digger that she is.

Yeah, it did, but we… had a wee do-over this afternoon.

Ah, how nice for you. And you made it through the whole ceremony this time, no “nuptialus interruptus,” as I so cleverly refer to it?

I’m so glad you were amused. But why would anyone interrupt us at this point?

I don’t know. You never know when Gwennie might make an appearance.

Well, she didn’t.

Yeah. I guess that’s wishful thinking on my part. I was just leaving her a voicemail, actually, telling her about my therapist, who shall remain nameless because I don’t want it getting out there that she’s suddenly morphed into Elly May Clampett.

Who?

Elly May Clampett, “Beverly Hillbillies.”

Oh, I never watched that show.

Oh, honey, you must, comedy gold. See, there’s this backwoods farmer named Jed Clampett who discovers oil on his land. Then he moves his entire clan out to fancy-schmancy Beverly Hills, where this unscrupulous banker then–

Leo, I don’t give a damn about “The Beverly Hillbillies,” especially right now.

Ugh, fine. Your loss. But I do miss that little train wreck– Gwennie, I mean, not Elly May. But I am glad that she didn’t spoil your wedding ceremony.

Yeah, nothing spoiled our ceremony. And assuming Sarah and I can make it to this ferry on time, nothing’s gonna spoil the honeymoon either.

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[sighs]

[tense music]

My son’s wife? Oh, my God. What do I do? What do I do? Pull yourself together, Fiona. OK. OK. Maybe–maybe she’s– OK.

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Oh, thank God. You’re alive!

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Well, Doc, whoever that woman is, you know, I wonder if she… knows anything about how she and I wound up in the same room in Missouri.

You know, considering what she’s been through, I don’t think it’s a good time to ask her.

Yeah, yeah. I hear you. I’ll let Chad and Jack talk to her first. Besides, right now, my priority is making my exit out of this room right now.

And my priority is to get you out of here and get you home and pamper you.

[tender music]

I like the sound of that.

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I’m so glad you’re OK. And I just– I’m so glad you’re back.

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I’m beyond glad that I’m back, ’cause I was missing you like crazy, Doc.

Oh, honey, I’ve missed you too.

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We’re gonna make up for some lost time, starting right now.

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Mm.

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And hopefully soon, we’re gonna get some answers from that mystery woman.

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[dramatic music]

Abigail, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I know you’re overwhelmed. We’re all overwhelmed here. But, my God, my God, you’re my daughter. I’m your dad.

I don’t know you, any of you. And I’m thinking I need to head back to Poplar Bluff.

No, please don’t. Please–please don’t go.

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You don’t understand, OK? I do not feel like I belong here. None of this makes any sense to me at all.

You know what? Of course it doesn’t. Of course it doesn’t, not yet. But you are with your family here, including me. I’m your Aunt Kayla.

You’re my aunt?

Yes. And you do belong here, with us.

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OK, I–I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I–I get that you feel that way. But I don’t know how that can be when you all are strangers to me, when I do not know you.

You do. You do. You know us. I mean, maybe not consciously, but…

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You know, I think– I think you will remember us if you just give it some time.

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Yeah, you know, you just have to trust us and give it time, I suppose.

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Let me take you home.

What?

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Please come home with me.

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You want me to come home with you?

[dramatic music]

Yeah, but not the bougie mansion. [chuckles] I don’t live there anymore. Like I said, I moved into your mom’s family’s house. And I live there with your cousin Julie and her husband, Doug, now.

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I moved in there when–

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when I thought that we had lost you, me and the kids, our kids.

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Our kids?

Yeah.

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Yeah. We have a son and a daughter.

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OK.

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That’s Thomas. He’s ten. And Charlotte, she’s five. And they’re beautiful. And they remind me a lot of you.

Do you recognize them?

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No, I don’t. And they would not recognize me either.

But we can explain it to them.

How? How are we gonna do that? Gonna show up at their house with a strange woman and say, hey, kids, this is Mom, your dead mom?

Yeah.

They’ll be traumatized. I will be traumatized.

OK, so it’d be traumatic for them. You’re right. And for you. So then we don’t have to go there.

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I don’t care where we go. I just want to be with you.

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So Sarah’s off fetching the key to the Horton cabin, huh?

That’s the idea, yeah.

And you two really are happy together? That’s a stupid question. Of course you are. Why would you have just gotten married? Although God knows, plenty of people get married when they’re not happy together, thinking that just because they have mad sexual chemistry, that means they should spend the rest of their lives together, when you and I both know that having the hots for one another isn’t enough to make a relationship last.

Right, and for the record, Sarah and I are compatible in all kinds of ways in addition to having mad sexual chemistry, so…

Well, you do make a beautiful couple. Although Sarah could afford to have a little more meat on her bones. Does she ever eat?

She eats plenty, Leo. And I love her just the way she is.

Oh, well, hey, hey, I do not mean to imply that she’s not a knockout. She is, especially for a doctor. I mean, not that doctors can’t be good-looking. But, you know, when you’re as gorgeous as Sarah is, you kind of wonder why she didn’t go the movie star route. She could have been the next Penélope Cruz– without the accent, without Javier Bardem, on whom I have a major crush. But I do love that little tattoo on her neck– Sarah’s, not Penélope’s.

I’ll be sure to let her know you approve.

But it’s great that she’s a doctor. Of course it is. You must be very proud. Although I have read that it’s not nearly as lucrative to be a doctor these days as it once was. But it’s not like you guys were gonna ever have to eat dog food.

Leo, would you kindly stop talking, please?

Ugh, fine. You know, you are quite edgy for a man who just got hitched.

Just a bit stressed and concerned that Sarah and I are gonna miss this last ferry, that’s all.

Right. Well, if she doesn’t show up, I’m happy to fill in. I’m kidding. Hey, of course I’m just kidding. You have a wonderful wedding night. Sarah’s very lucky to have you.

I’m the lucky one. I mean, as you well know, I have screwed up and let her down so many times. But she’s an angel on Earth. Never, ever gonna take her for granted again.

Xandy, that was really beautiful. Congrats again. But if you get desperate, you know where to find me.

[light music]

[sighs]

[line rings]

Maggie, hi. Yes. Sorry to bother you again. I’m just checking in, seeing what’s taking so long. Oh, I get that. It’s just– can’t Sarah find it either? What do you mean she’s not with you? She left me a while ago to come and help you look for it. Oh, no, there’s no need to worry. I’m sure everything’s fine. I’ll just head over to the car park and see if she’s still there. Maybe she had car trouble. Yeah, all right.

Oh, thank you.

Mm-hmm.

I still think we should have gone straight home.

Why? Dr. Greene gave me a clean bill of health, confirmed I don’t have a concussion. I think I’m capable of eating a burger before bed.

Well, now you’ve made me hungry.

All right. We’re gonna order two, then.

No, I’ll think I’ll have a Greek salad. But, honey, before we order…

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I left this at Catharina’s grave site.

I know. Steve found it there. I know it’s private, and… we wouldn’t have read it, except that there was blood on it and you were missing.

No, I understand.

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Now that you’re back from Greece, have you been able to find some closure?

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Well, yes and no.

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I mean, I’m glad that I was able to– to visit Catharina’s grave site and pay my respects. But at the same time, just being there in that–

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In that cemetery, looking down at her headstone, it just– it brought it home to me, Doc, that I–

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I took an innocent life.

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[sighs]

[tense music]

Oh, my God. What have I done? What am I gonna tell the police?

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Sarah? Sarah!

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Sarah! Sarah, love, where are you? Sarah?

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Sarah! What happened? Sarah, are you OK? [engine turning over] Who did this to you? Wha–what happened? [tires squeal, engine revs] Darling, darling, darling. What happened?

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Here we are, Brady, home, sweet home.

[dramatic music] It was lucky I could get your address from your driver’s license.

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Brady. Brady! [sighs] All right, fine. Sure. Stay sleeping. Not that there’s anything to worry about, nothing at all.

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You had no choice but to leave Sarah there, Fiona. You had no choice. Xander was on the scene. I’m sure he’ll get her the help that she needs. I’ve just got to keep it together.

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Xander is gonna take care of his wife.

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Oh, God, Sarah, darling. What do I do? What do I do? Can you hear me? Can you hear me, darling?

[moans]

Oh, thank God. Sarah, listen to me. It’s Xander. I’m here. I’m here, and you’re gonna be all right. OK? Can you hear me? Listen, just stay there. Just don’t move. Don’t move. I’m gonna get you some help.

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[line rings] Yes, I need a– I need an ambulance right now at the town square. My wife’s been hit by a car. She needs help.

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Please be OK. You’ve got to be OK. You’ve got to be OK.

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You’re a good man, John.

[light music] You’re the best man I’ve ever known. And that’s why Catharina’s death is… weighing so heavily on you.

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We’ll get through this together, no matter how long it takes.

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Dr. Evans.

Hello, Leo.

What gives? You didn’t tell me John was back. Oh, and you changed your clothes.

I changed my clothes? What do you mean?

Well, I thought you were going home.

I did go home, and then John decided he wanted to have some supper.

Oh, so much for being bloated on pork rinds. [laughs]

Pork rinds?

You didn’t sneak a bag of pork rinds out of the vending machine, did you?

No, no, a granola bar is all I’ve had all day. Wha–

What are you talking about? I just watched you crush an entire bag of pork rinds while we were watching our show.

What are you talking about and what show?

No, I don’t know where our waitress is here, but I’ll tell you what. I’m gonna see if I can order at the bar, OK? Caesar salad?

With grilled chicken, thanks.

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Why are you acting like we just didn’t hang out at my place– oh. You don’t want John to know that you’re fraternizing with a patient. That’s it, isn’t it? [laughs]

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I know it’s a lot to figure out. But I promise you, you’ll like it at the Hortons’. It’s very warm and welcoming.

Used to be your favorite place in the world.

[dramatic music]

Yeah, it’s just…

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To me, it’s a strange house that I’ve never been to before. And like I said, showing up to the place where your kids live with a strange woman they don’t recognize, telling them that she’s their mother, it just– [sighs]

Yeah, it’d be traumatic, I’m sure–yeah, I’m sure for you too.

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OK, well, then there’s– the other possibility would be the mansion.

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OK, let’s go there.

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DiMera mansion it is, then.

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Leo, I have no idea what you’re talking about.

Got it. It never happened.

What never happened?

Exactly.

Leo, Leo–

I understand that socializing with your patients, even the hopelessly charming ones, is against hospital policy. So don’t worry. Mum’s the word. And with that, I bid you a good night.

[light music]

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Whoa.

That was one of the strangest encounters I’ve ever had.

Well, that’s Leo Stark for you. Now, I got some bad news. Kitchen is closed.

Oh, after all this?

I know. Looks like the burger’s gonna have to wait.

You know, we could do a drive-through.

Nah. Let’s just go home.

Good idea.

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It was good to see you, Leo.

You, too, for the first time tonight. [clicks tongue]

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Jack, can you please tell the kids that I’m gonna be staying at the mansion tonight? You could just tell them–

It’s all right. I got it. I got it. Don’t worry. Don’t worry, Chad. I got it.

And Abigail, if you need to talk, you know, patient-doctor or aunt-niece, I am here for you, day and night. [phone rings] Sorry, hang on one second. Dr. Johnson. Yeah. Yeah. OK. I’ll be there. I’m sorry. I got to run to the ER. But listen, I know that I’m just another strange face in this whole situation. But we all love you. And I know that we will all be there for you, whatever you need, however long it takes, all right?

Thank you.

OK, doll

[dramatic music]

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Look, Kayla’s right. I mean, I know you don’t recognize me or your mother or any of us. But it’s all right. We understand. We understand. All that’s important is that… [sighs] You’re here. You’re alive.

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And… [sighs] There’s no words.

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You ready?

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Ready.

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[sighs]

[quirky music]

You’re back.

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And you changed again.

I changed? Into what?

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[laughs] OK, what the hell is going on here? Are you gaslighting me or something?

Am I gas-what-ing?

[gasps] Is this some kind of radical therapy where I’m supposed to think I’m losing my mind?

Oh, what are you on about?

Did you ditch your husband just so you could come back here and see me?

Husband? What husband?

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We’re getting help now, Sarah. I’m right here, right beside you.

Sarah?

We just got married. And Sarah went to get the key to the cabin, and she got hit by a car.

My God.

Is she gonna be all right?

Well, let us check her out, OK? I need you to go outside.

Kayla, please.

Let us do our work, all right? Please?

OK. Sarah, I’ll be right out there. I love you. So does Victoria. We have our whole lives ahead of us, Sarah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. She’ll be all right. Go on.

[tense music]

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Xander will get Sarah to the hospital on time. I know he will. She’s gonna be OK, right? She’s gonna pull through this.

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But what do I do? I can’t just sit here. The police, they’ll be– [phone ringing]

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[sighs] God.

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Hello, Xander, darling. I thought you were on your honeymoon.

Something happened. Mum, I need you.

[sighs]

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[light music]

Well, I’d love to stay and talk, but I got to get some shut-eye.

Wait, wait, wait, in there?

Yeah, yeah. Roman rented me a room. Wasn’t that nice?

Well, I guess.

Mm.

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Nice seeing you again, Lenny. Good night.

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Wait. I think I know what’s going on here. Is it contagious? This is just like Everett. [gasps] Oh, my gosh. Marlena Evans has a split personality.

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That is so weird. Why would Brady park in my space? What’s that about? – I’m sorry, Maggie, but I don’t know what happened. But you need to get here right now. Sarah needs you. So do I.

Xander, darling.

[dramatic music] Is Sarah all right?

I don’t know. They’re working on her right now, like. But she was really badly hurt.

What on earth happened?

It was a hit-and-run. Some bastard hit– hit her with his car and just drove off, left her by the side of the road.

Oh, God, how could anyone do such a thing?

I don’t know. And I don’t care. All I do know is, when they find that driver, I’m gonna tear him limb from limb.

[sighs]

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Maybe Brady had a long day and was a little distracted when he pulled in here.

Mm.

Don’t worry. I’ll give him a call.

Oh, you know what? Never mind. It’s late. No harm done.

I like the way you think.

[ticking]

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[line rings]

Hello. Did I wake you up? Jennifer, I–look. Yes. I know I told you I’d call you if I had news about Abigail. Well…I have news.

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Looks like nobody’s around.

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Yeah.

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My father is–

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Yeah, let’s just say the portrait is more harmless than he was.

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Well…[clears throat] I’ll let the staff… know to make up a room… for me and for you, one for– a room for each of us.

OK. Thank you.

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OK? I’ll be back.

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[sighs] So I guess Abigail’s home.

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[soft dramatic music]

So how does it feel to be husband and wife again? Hmm.

Well, it’s only been about an hour, but so far, for me, it’s even better than the first time.

For me as well. I’m so happy that you and Fiona could be here for the wedding, especially on such short notice.

I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. It was just lovely. And you, Maggie, you did such a beautiful job of officiating.

Oh. You know, it didn’t feel like a job. It– it was just pure joy, actually, for me to marry my two favorite people on the planet.

Xander, what’s wrong?

Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to look at my phone on our wedding night. It’s just, uh, I did play hooky my first day as CEO at Titan.

Well, I’m sure no one will hold that against you. I mean, it’s your wedding day, for heaven’s sakes.

I know, Maggie, but I did have a rather important meeting that I had to miss, and I was hoping Brady could close the deal for me, but I just got a text saying that he never even showed up.

Hmm.

I wonder what happened.

[dramatic music]

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[jazz music]

I’ll have another, um, double.

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Thank you.

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[sighs] Poor kid.

Look, I get that Sophia is still mad at me, but for her to be so mean, can you believe she suggested we go say hi to your dad?

Wow. So she’s– what, she’s basically threatening to out us?

Yeah, but pretty sure she was bluffing. Because why would she give her leverage up like that? I mean, if she tells anyone about us, she’s gonna have to work at the Bistro, which I know she doesn’t want to do.

Yeah. I know, I just– I hate that you’re in this position and that she’s being so mean to you like you said.

It’s OK. The important thing is that you and I get to spend time together.

Yeah. Do you honestly think that she’s gonna keep quiet, though?

I gave her money, and I promised her there was more on the way, so pretty positive she’s gonna keep her mouth shut. [phone ringing]

That’s my dad.

[dramatic music] Well, I hope you’re right. Otherwise, I’m gonna be in some serious trouble.

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[knocking]

Hey.

Oh!

Bad time?

No, no. It’s a good time. Come in. I was hoping to see you.

Uh-huh.

Listen, tell me– here, have a seat.

Oh, thank you.

How did it go at Poplar Bluff?

Well, it was quite an adventure, but aside from all that, I’m sure that you’ve heard that we found John being held captive in an abandoned building.

Yeah, I heard. I mean, what a crazy coincidence.

I don’t think it was a coincidence. I think it had something to do with our search for Abigail. I just– I just don’t know how it fits yet.

Oh. So you and Chad came home empty-handed?

No, we did not.

[tense music]

Oh my God, Jack. Did you find Abigail?

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Yeah, I wouldn’t drink that if I were you. The coffee here is notoriously awful.

It can’t be that bad. Ugh! Um, OK. I stand corrected.

Yep. Look, um, I know how overwhelming all of this must be. Yeah. A couple of strangers show up out of the blue. One thinks you’re his dead wife, the other his dead daughter.

[dramatic music]

Yeah. It doesn’t happen every day.

No, I don’t imagine it does. Thank you, though, for flying here with us to figure out the truth.

Um, please don’t thank me yet. I’m– [sighs] I’m starting to think this is a huge mistake.

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So who is this Brady?

Well, he’s my idiot cousin. Although now, I guess he’s my idiot nephew.

Now, now, be nice. Brady’s a good person.

He totally flaked on helping me out today. I knew I shouldn’t have left him in charge.

Well, I’m sure Brady had a good reason for not showing up to close that deal. I mean, he’s usually very reliable.

Mom knows Brady better than most.

Well, that’s true. We’ve become quite close since I became his sponsor.

His sponsor?

Mm-hmm.

So I assume you’re an AA, too, Maggie? Oh, sorry. [phone beeps] None of my business.

No, it’s all right. We’re family now. Fiona, if you would like to go to a meeting while you’re in town, I’d be happy to go with you.

Well, that’s very kind. I’ll let you know.

OK.

I just got an alert that Theresa was transferred to Statesville earlier today, so that’s probably why Brady didn’t show up.

Hmm. Still, could have at least called to let me know.

[soft dramatic music]

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[phone ringing]

Oh my God. Do you think Sophia told your dad about us?

Only one way to find out. [phone beeps] Hey, Dad, what’s up?

Hey, kid. Not much. I just– I want to make sure you got to New York OK. You were supposed to call me when you landed.

Yeah. I’m sorry, Dad, I forgot. I’m actually– I’m in the car on the way back to camp right now.

It’s hard to hear you.

Oh. Yeah, sorry, I– you know, camp’s in the woods, and, you know, there’s not a lot of cell towers.

Right, of course.

Actually, Dad, it’s kind of hard to hear you, too. Where are you?

[jazz music]

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Chad and I met someone who could be Abigail. She just doesn’t look like her.

Then how could it be her?

The woman we found told us that she’d been in a really bad accident a few years ago at the exact same time that Abigail supposedly died. She told us that she’d had reconstructive surgery.

But she’d know if she was Abigail, right?

She said she had amnesia, that the accident left her with no memory of her past.

Oh. I guess it could be Abigail.

Which is why we need you to do a DNA test on her.

[dramatic music]

You think it’s a mistake? Why?

Because I’m just afraid it’s a big waste of your time. I mean, what are the actual odds that I’m your supposedly dead wife?

Yeah, look, I know it sounds crazy, but since someone sent us on a search for her, and it led us to you, and the pieces, they mostly fit together so far. And you can’t remember anything that contradicts you being Abby.

Still, it’s far-fetched. I’m just– I’m just worried that you and your father-in-law are setting yourselves up for a terrible disappointment.

Well, it’s– it’s pretty hard not to get your hopes up. Look, it will all be resolved soon. Once you do the DNA test, we’ll know one way or another.

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That’s true. But– OK, let’s say that I am this Abigail person. Then what? [exhales sharply] Then what, Chad? I– It’s not like we can just be together. I don’t know you at all.

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All right. Kayla’s ready to give us the test.

You good? Are you still up for this?

Yeah. Yeah. I’ve come this far. No sense in turning back now.

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OK, here we go. Champagne for the bride and groom.

And sparkling cider for the mothers.

Thank you.

That’s thoughtful. Thank you, darling.

So who’d like to make the first toast?

Oh, I would, if that’s all right.

Of course.

OK, so here’s an old Scottish wedding blessing. A thousand welcomes to you with the marriage kerchief. May you have good health all your days. May you be blessed with long life and peace, and may you grow old with kindness and riches.

Oh.

That was really beautiful. Thank you. Cheers, cheers.

Cheers, cheers.

Cheers, cheers.

Well, you know, I’ve got to make one too, right? [laughter] I would like to raise a glass to my beloved wife, who is not only the love of my life and a truly amazing person who always pushes me to make better decisions, even when I’m stubborn and refuse. If it wasn’t for her, me and my mum never would have reconnected. It’s no secret that I had some reservations about inviting you to the wedding, Mum, but Sarah insisted that family’s important and that you should be a part of our lives and Victoria’s. I know we still have our issues to work out, but now, thanks to Sarah, we have that chance, and I’m just so grateful. So here’s to Sarah.

To Sarah.

To Sarah.

Cheers.

To Sarah, darling.

[eerie music]

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Oh dear.

Hmm?

Well, I should have left some for the next toast. I’m going to need a refill.

Let me get that for you.

No, no, don’t trouble yourself. I can get it.

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[indistinct chatter]

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Dad? I– I just asked you, where are you?

Um, buddy, I’m at home.

Really? There’s a lot of noise in the background?

Yeah, it’s TV. It’s a party scene or something, I gotta turn it down. Listen, I’m glad you got to camp safely, and I also wanted to tell you I’m really glad you got to see your mom before she was transferred to Statesville.

Yeah, me, too. I just wish you would have let me stay in Salem.

Buddy, we talked about that, OK? I think it’s really, really important that you don’t miss camp.

Yeah. Is that the only reason?

What do you mean?

I don’t know. It just– to be honest, it kind of felt like you couldn’t wait to get rid of me.

Buddy, oh my God, that’s so not true. It’s just that you made a commitment to the camp, and I think you should– you know, you should honor the commitment, that’s all. But I can’t wait for you to come home because I miss you already.

I miss you too, Dad. I’m glad you called.

Me, too. Me, too. All right, I’ll– I’ll talk to you again soon, OK?

OK. Have a good night, Dad.

I love you. [phone beeps] I love you. I love you.

So your dad doesn’t know you’re still in town, then?

No. No. He thinks I’m at camp. Although he did say that I would be coming home in a few weeks, so we may not be able to meet up like this for much longer.

Yeah, but hopefully we won’t have to meet up in secret for much longer after that. I mean, your parents, kind of seemed like they’re open to the idea of letting us date when school starts.

I know, and my mom practically gave me her blessing after she was arrested.

But we still have to be careful.

Yeah. I mean, if they found out that we were sneaking around all summer, can you imagine?

That would ruin everything.

Yeah, well, we won’t let them find out.

OK.

In the meantime, we should be making the most of our summer hideaway.

Mm-hmm.

[tender music]

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OK. Here we go. Now, I have swabs from both you and Jack, and we’ll find out if you are father and daughter.

How long do– do the results take to get?

Well, I’ll have the lab put a rush on it. It might be an hour or two. You’re welcome to sit here or– well, I think you might be more comfortable than in the waiting room.

Thank you, yes.

All right. I will be back.

Well, I’m starving. Think we could get something to eat?

Yeah. There’s a cafeteria downstairs. – Mmm.

Yeah. I had the coffee, I think. I’m betting the food isn’t any better.

You’d probably win that bet.

I know of a place that we could go.

Where is it?

I can take you if you want.

Sure. Yeah, let’s go.

OK.

[soft dramatic music]

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Our little angel is still sleeping.

Oh, she is such a little angel. She has such a wonderful disposition. And just so you two know, if you are planning a honeymoon, I would be more than happy to take care of her while you’re gone.

Oh, well you will get that chance.

Definitely. Sarah and I are determined to get away at least for a couple of days, right?

Mm-hmm.

Just wish it could be longer. I just can’t really afford to be away from Titan for too long right now.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

And I can’t afford to be away from Victoria for too long ’cause I’ll get very sad, so that works for me as well.

Well, I can pitch in, too, if you’d like. I’d love to spend more time with my granddaughter.

So does that mean you’ll be sticking around in Salem for a while?

Yes, if that’s all right.

Of course. [phone beeps]

Oh.

Do you mind?

Sure.

[soft dramatic music]

Oh, you look happy. Is this from your secret beau, perhaps?

Maybe.

Well, don’t let us keep you. We were just about to wrap this party up anyway, weren’t we, girls?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, well, in that case, I’ll let him know I’m available.

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[phone beeps]

[jazz music]

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Guess this must be your home away from home, huh?

I beg your pardon?

When you were on the phone before, I heard you tell someone you were at home.

You, uh– [clears throat] you make a habit of eavesdropping on private calls?

Private call– buddy, you’re in the middle of a bar.

Hey, buddy, I don’t care if I’m in Grand Central Station. What I say on this phone is none of your freakin’ business, is it?

I’m sorry. Forget I said anything. Jackass.

Whoa, I’m sorry, what did you say?

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[tender music]

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You are so beautiful. Whoa. What are you– what are you doing?

Tate, I– I think we should have sex.

[soft dramatic music]

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OK, the lab is working on the samples. Where’s Chad and– well, “Jane Doe” seems a bit cold.

Yeah. I don’t know what to call her either. Actually, they went out to get something to eat, although I think maybe Chad had a hidden agenda.

[bright music]

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[chuckles] When you said you were gonna take me to get something to eat, I thought we were going to a restaurant.

Well, don’t worry, I’m not gonna let you starve. I texted the chef on the way over. She’s gonna whip something up for us.

The chef?

Yeah.

Where are we anyway?

This is my family’s estate. I lived here with my wife and our two kids.

Very bougie.

Yeah. Yeah. Which is funny, because Abby was the opposite of bougie, which is probably why she didn’t love living here. But it was our home.

And that’s why you brought me here, hoping it would trigger some memories.

Yeah. I’d be lying if I said that wasn’t true, but–

You don’t lie.

Does anything seem familiar?

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

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If you’re gonna call me a name, at least have the guts to do it to my face, all right?

Dude, calm down.

No, I’m calm. I’m calm.

Brady?

Yeah?

What’s going on?

Uh, this guy decided he wanted to eavesdrop on my call, and he’s got the nerve to give me a bunch of attitude about–

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I’m sure it’s just a misunderstanding. Let’s not spoil a good time before it even starts, hmm?

[jazz music]

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Sorry about that. Just let it go. I’ll make sure you get a very generous tip.

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So I was very glad when I got your text.

Yeah? And I was very glad that you accepted my invitation. How was the lovely wedding?

Oh, very lovely, except that I was white-knuckling it the whole day.

Yeah, I would, too, if I had to spend that much time with your son. No offense.

Xander is no great fan of yours either, as you well know, and he was quite angry that you blew off that business meeting.

Oh! The meeting! I– I ran into my kid.

I thought he was away at camp.

He was. He is. I mean, he’s– it’s a long story, but I also had to go visit my dad in the hospital.

No! Is he all right?

Mm-hmm. He’s gonna be just fine. But between that and this, I missed the meeting. But what I really needed was one of these, I needed a drink, so–

Yeah, I hear you. Let’s order a couple of rounds, eh? [chuckles]

Yes.

I must say, I’m enjoying Fiona’s company very much. She’s delightful.

Well, you wouldn’t say that if you’d met her back when we lost my father. I mean, my dad, Titus. I mean, Titus– I mean, honestly, I haven’t seen her like that since I was a wee lad. It’s– it’s like I got my real mother back finally.

Well, I’m glad she’s got herself together now. And you did it all, Sarah. I mean, you brought her to your wedding, and now to Salem.

Yes. I’m feeling quite pleased with myself.

As well you should.

OK. So, you newlyweds, any idea where you want to go for your honeymoon?

Well, we’re saving the big honeymoon, so we’re just thinking a few days somewhere– I don’t know, I was thinking Green Mountain Lodge?

Hmm. I have a better idea. What about the Horton Cabin?

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I– I don’t know. I didn’t realize that you were even, you know, thinking about sex or that you thought we were even ready for that.

Why wouldn’t we be? Unless do you not want to?

No. No. Oh my God, no, Holly, of course I want to.

Oh, me, too.

[tender music]

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Hey, maybe, uh– maybe we should talk about this for a minute.

OK. What’s there to talk about?

Um… well, for one, like, have you ever done it before?

No. Have you?

No.

That’s good. We can be each other’s first then.

Yeah– yeah. What– like, what about protection? You know I don’t– I don’t have any.

That’s OK. I do.

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OK, sweetheart. I’ll let you know as soon as I know anything. I will. Yes. I love you, too. Bye.

So how did Jennifer react when you told her about the woman that you and Chad brought back?

She’s– she’s– she’s trying to stay neutral about it. Doesn’t want to get her hopes up.

Mm-hmm.

It’s too late for me to do that, obviously.

Right.

[somber music]

It’s just, to believe Abigail is still alive.

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And if she’s not, if it’s a hoax, it’s– it’s like you have to grieve all over again. And I– I’m not sure that– that Jennifer and I could handle that heartbreak all over again.

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I take it he’s the lord of the manor, so to speak?

Yeah, he’s my father. Stefano DiMera. Passed away several years ago now.

He’s very intimidating.

He was. Abby didn’t mind standing up to him, though.

Go Abigail. Oh.

[mysterious music]

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Well, this is pretty.

Abby bought that when we lived in Paris together. Maybe that’s why you’re drawn to it.

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Or maybe I’m just drawn to shiny things.

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Yeah, well– I’m sorry. I don’t mean to be pressuring you. It’s just I need–

You just need me to be Abigail.

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My family’s cabin. Why didn’t I think of that?

Right, but is it definitely empty?

Yeah, for sure.

I think it’s a great idea. It’s cozy, it’s romantic. And Johnny and Chanel, they spent their honeymoon earlier this year there.

Yeah, but didn’t Julie show up and kind of ruin the romance? [laughter]

Yes, yes, she did. But I promise you, you two will have the place all to yourselves, no unexpected visitors. Promise.

Mmm, that sounds perfect.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. And, well, and since it’s only a ferry ride away, we could start our honeymoon tonight.

[romantic music]

So here. Protection.

[laughs] Where did you even get these?

At the drugstore while I was waiting for you in the square.

Wow, I didn’t realize that you had this whole agenda, like you were plotting–

No– shut up! I wouldn’t put it like that. I don’t know. When I ran into Sophia earlier, she kind of was grilling me on whether we’ve, like, done it or not, and when I told her no, she gave me a hard time, so…

Why would she do that? It’s none of her business.

No, I know. Obviously not. But she did point out that you rented us a hotel room on prom night.

Yeah. You know, I rented the hotel room so that we could be alone together. I wasn’t like, you know, trying to seduce you or whatever.

So what are you saying? Are you saying you don’t want to make love to me? Oh my God, Sophia was right. Tate, did you change your mind about me?

No, no, Holly. No, you have no idea how badly I want to be with you.

Then what are we waiting for?

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Holly, just stop. This is a bad idea.

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Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Yeah.

I’m very confused here. So Tate is your son by one of your exes.

Mm-hmm.

But the other one gave birth to him?

Yeah. Yeah. The whole process was very– it was experimental. It was brand-new.

I’m not talking about the bloody science. What I’m talking about is how could anyone– how could– how on Earth could anyone put their body through a whole pregnancy and childbirth when they don’t have to? You should have just stolen the baby after it was born.

Well, maybe. Maybe she shouldn’t have stolen the baby at all.

Yeah.

Right? That would have been an interesting–

That would have been the best option of all. [laughter] You know what I’m thinking?

Hmm. What are you thinking in there?

We should take this back to my place.

Mmm. Yeah, maybe. No, I’d like to. I gotta– I gotta– I gotta go home.

Why?

Because my– my family, they need me.

OK, Mr. Family Man. One more for the road, then?

Absolutely. Mmm. I want to tell you something?

I can’t reach.

Come here, come here.

Listen, Jack, I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this. How did JJ react when he heard the news?

He thinks Clyde is lying. He refuses to believe his sister is alive, and he thinks that we are torturing ourselves needlessly.

Well, I– I hope so much that he’s wrong. I’ll go check on those tests, and hopefully we’ll finally get the answers.

[soft acoustic music]

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[soft dramatic music]

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This is delicious.

It’s a banh mi sandwich.

Banh mi?

Mm-hmm.

I never heard of that. Definitely never had one.

Yeah. We– Abby and I ordered it once from this Vietnamese restaurant we used to go to, and she liked it so much that we got the recipe so that the chef would, you know, make it for her on occasion. Do you like it?

Yeah. I do. [phone beeps]

[dramatic music]

They’re in. The DNA test results.

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What’s wrong? Why is this a bad idea?

Look, I just– I don’t like that Sophia made you feel insecure. And I don’t know. I feel like if we do it, we’d be doing it to prove a point, and so in a way, it’s like she’s forcing us into it.

Oh. Do you feel forced?

No! No, no. God, no, I’m sorry. That’s not– that’s not what I mean. I just– I don’t like how Sophia made you feel like it was weird that we’re waiting, and I don’t want that to be the reason that we decide not to wait.

[tender music]

Yeah. I get that. And Tate, I don’t want that to be the reason either. And when we actually do go through with it, I’d want to, like, you know, spend the whole night with you and all that stuff.

Yeah. I’d like that.

Me too.

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Come here.

Mmm.

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OK. Well, I probably should get back to Grandma Maggie’s and put the key back. Not that anyone’s looking for it tonight anyways.

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[phone beeps]

Yep. Looks like we can catch the last ferry to Smith Island.

I don’t know why you brought all these clothes. Because you’re definitely not gonna need them.

Ah. Is that so? A[phone ringing]

Hi, Mom. Are you on your way to the square?

Um, no, honey. I can’t seem to find the key to the Horton Cabin. Do you think that Johnny and Chanel still have it?

No. They gave it back to me, and I put it in the desk drawer in the study.

OK, well, it isn’t there. I’ve looked and looked. It’s not there.

Well, that’s strange. Hang on, Mom. You know what? I’m gonna come back there, and I’ll help you find it, OK? I’ll see you soon.

What, Maggie can’t find the keys?

No, so I’m gonna help her look. We have about a half hour before the last ferry.

Yeah, we do. I’ll come with you.

No, no, no. No. You stay and go buy the tickets because it’ll save us some time.

You sure?

Mm-hmm. I’m sure. All right.

Hey, where’s Kayla?

She’ll be back soon with the results. So how about you two, where did you go to eat?

My family’s estate.

Ah. So you recognize anything?

Um, I didn’t, no.

Oh.

Well, I– I have the results. I didn’t open them. I thought I would leave that up to you.

Actually, you know what? I think Chad should do the honors.

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Well? Chad, what does it say?

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[chuckles] Sorry, darling. There was no way I was gonna let you drive home. I mean, dear God, look at the state of you.

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[screams]

Oh, my God! [brakes screeching] [body thuds]

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[light country music] [phone beeping]

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[phone beeps]

[sighs] [phone beeps]

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Ah, there he is, my favorite soap opera producer!

Bonnie–

You don’t have to thank me for coming in. It is an honor and a privilege to read for the part of Kassandra Lovegood. And I know it’s just a formality, because I was born to play the role.

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Bet you’re wondering what we’re drinking to, huh, Father?

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[sighs] How about we toast to the health of my marriage?

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That is… [sighs] Since I took the advice of your daughter Kristen and decided not to tell my wife that I cheated on her with… of all people, Ava Vitali.

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[grunts]

OK, so let me see if I have this straight. My Aunt Kristen hired you to oversee all new business ventures at DiMera, including… the relaunch of Gabi Chic?

That’s right.

Huh.

What? You don’t think I’m up for the job?

Oh, no, I have no doubt that you can handle yourself in the shark-infested corporate waters of my family’s company. I just can’t see why you would choose to do so.

Well, it is true that Gabi and I have had trouble playing nice in the past, but we decided to bury the hatchet.

Mm. It makes me wonder which one of you is gonna be the first to cut the other off at the knees.

[chuckles] OK, Johnny, I appreciate your concern. I do, really. But Gabi and I, we’re all good. And any animosity that we’ve had is– it’s definitely now a thing of the past.

[light music] [birds chirping] – What are you talking about, Connie? Why would you think Stefan cheated on me?

You know what? It’s none of my business. You wanted me to take a memo?

Yes. No. You obviously heard something or saw something that has you confused. Who is it that you think my husband cheated on me with?

Ava Vitali.

Connie, I already told you my husband was only pretending to be dating Ava while I was in prison. It was all just a big show because they were both being blackmailed into running drugs for Clyde Weston. It was just a ruse, a cover.

I wish for your sake that that was true.

Look, they kissed a couple of times. Not a big deal.

Are you sure about that?

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[sighs] OK. I admit that a few years ago, if I found out some other woman so much as looked at my man, I would have been horrified and out for revenge. But going to prison for a second round gave me a lot of time to think, to realize what’s important. And that is my husband and my daughter. Stefan told me everything that happened with Ava while I was in lockup. And he and I are putting it all behind us, and so is Ava. We’re all good. [chuckles]

Right. I must have just heard what I heard wrong. People can be so hurtful, spreading gossip. I don’t have to tell you that.

You don’t.

Before I get back to the memo, I want to say how excited I am about your vision for the relaunch.

Me too.

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Connie, what exactly did you hear?

Nothing. Never mind. Not important.

It’s important to me. I–I just want to put whatever rumor you heard to rest so we can just get back to work. Tell me.

OK, fine. I overheard Ava talking to Kristen. I didn’t mean to eavesdrop.

Just tell me what you heard!

OK. Well, if you must know…

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Ava was telling Kristen… [sighs] That she had sex with your husband!

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“Yes, Charlemagne, “the rumors you’ve heard are true. “The baby you thought you miscarried “in that Mississippi marsh all those years ago “is alive! Desdemona is your daughter.” Wait until Kate and Abe read this. Wait until it airs. The ratings for “Body & Soul” are going to go through the roof. [knocking at door] Ugh, I’m sure Irna Phillips didn’t have to deal with these constant interruptions. Oh, it’s you. Hey, girl.

Hey, man.

[quirky music] You seem a little surprised to see me. Were you expecting somebody else?

No. No, I was just… admiring your outfit. This is a new look for you.

Yeah, well, I’m glad you like it. Anyway, you didn’t forget, did you? ‘Cause you invited me over to watch the– you know, the drag races.

Drag races? You mean “Drag Race.”

That’s what I said. Anyway, here I am. And I brought us some snacks.

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[light country music]

Ho-ho. Oh, I know that look all too well. Somebody is in Katie’s doghouse.

Yup. Well, that would be Abe. Damn it, Roman, I can’t believe I let him strong-arm me into casting Hattie as Charlemagne. And then on top of that, he leans on me to give Leo Stark a trial script.

Hattie and Leo?

Mm-hmm.

Boy, that does sound like a double dose of trouble.

Oh, no, no, no. It gets worse from there. Now Bonnie is champing at the bit to play Kassandra Lovegood.

Oh, wow.

[sighs] Right. “Oh, wow.” You know, this reboot of “Body & Soul” is beginning to seem more like amateur hour at the Salem Community Theater.

Hey, you know what? That theater troupe down there is pretty darn good. Last year, I saw an all-mime production of “Hamilton,” and it wasn’t–wasn’t half bad, as a matter of fact.

Mm-hmm, oh, really?

Yeah.

Well, maybe you could ask one of those mimes to help me with your best friend, because Abe won’t listen to a word I have to say.

Katie, just tell Abe to tell Bonnie no.

I did. I did. I told him that there’s no way in hell that Bonnie should be auditioning for our show. Hopefully he’s giving her the bad news as we speak.

And there you go. There is my headshot.

This–this isn’t a headshot, Bonnie.

Well, it’s a glamour shot I had done at Ballistix a few years ago. That way, you get to see a little more than my head, if you know what I mean. [laughs]

Yeah. Well, you know, I don’t need that because I–

Oh, because you know I have exactly the look you’re looking for. So where do you want me to audition? Would it be here? Or maybe better over here.

Bonnie, I–

I think my left side is my good side, though. Justin says I don’t have a bad side, which is funny coming from him because he knows exactly how bad I can be.

Bonnie, please listen.

I’m ready when you are, Mr. Executive Producer. Totally ready, ready, ready, ready.

Bonnie, Bonnie, would you please just be quiet for a moment?

Oh, well, of course, because acting is more than just talking. It’s about listening and reacting.

Bonnie!

I’m listening and reacting. But what am I reacting to?

It doesn’t make any difference how you’re reacting to what I’m going to say because you’re not auditioning today.

[dramatic music]

Wow. What, you’re gonna be directing “Body & Soul”?

Yeah, yeah, Abe and Kate just hired me.

That’s really great, Johnny.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, and given your love for filmmaking, you know, they are very lucky to have you.

Well, thank you.

Mm-hmm.

And right back at you, by the way, for DiMera. You and Gabi are both– both very talented people. And the two of you working together, I’m sure, will be a force to be reckoned with.

Well, thank you for saying that.

Mm-hmm, I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true.

[light music] And now I had better head to the production office. Abe wanted me to weigh in on a actress that we’re looking at for the character of Kassandra Lovegood, so…

Ooh.

It was good catching up, Ava.

You too, Johnny.

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Hey.

Hey.

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Heard you had a little chat with my wife.

Yeah, I did. And she told me the same thing that you told me you told her, was that we only kissed a couple of times.

And did you corroborate that?

Yeah, of course I did.

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[sighing] OK. Now if I can just keep myself from feeling like a total slimeball for lying to my wife on our anniversary.

OK, listen, you did what you had to to protect your marriage.

Yeah, that’s what I keep telling myself.

OK, it’s the truth, all right? Listen to me. Hey. You and Gabi, you have a real chance at happiness, OK? So why would you want to screw that up? Why the hell would she need to know about what happened between us?

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Oh, Gabi, I’m so sorry you had to hear the painful truth from me.

[tense music]

No. It isn’t the truth. You must have misunderstood what you heard. Ava was just telling Kristen that she was worried about how I would react to finding out about the two of them kissing.

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You just assumed that they were talking about sex.

Oh, honey, I didn’t just assume. You see, Ava actually said– and this is word for word– “I have this terrible feeling “that Stefan is going to tell Gabi that he and I slept together while she was in prison.”

[sighs]

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All right, look, Kristen told me the exact same thing, all right? I was all but convinced to come clean with Gabi.

What?

But she talked me out of it.

Remind me to thank your sister.

She told me that it would be selfish to tell Gabi that you and I… slept together, which never would have happened, by the way, had we not been wasted.

Right, OK? And you would just be unloading your own guilt and exchanging that for Gabi’s wrath, which you know would be directed at the both of us.

For sure. And as beautiful as Gabi is, when she’s angry… it’s not that pretty. [sighs]

All the more reason to keep your wife in the dark.

[light music] – I’ll kill him.

[tense music]

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Gabi, are you OK?

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I’m fine. So when exactly did you hear Ava talking to Kristen?

It’s while you were out with Stefan, celebrating your anniversary. I rushed over to the Bistro to tell you. I couldn’t stand the thought of Ava and Stefan making a fool of you.

Why didn’t you tell me?

Well, that’s because I saw how happy you looked with him, and I just couldn’t bring myself to ruin that.

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Then why now? Why are you telling me all of this now, Connie? What changed?

Well, I heard you talking about you and Ava putting the past behind you and letting bygones be bygones. But I knew that you didn’t know about this particular bygone. And I know how much you value loyalty, Gabi. And I–I just didn’t feel right keeping a secret like this from you.

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Well, come in. Come in.

Ooh. Nice room. [gasps] Oh, ooh, I like the bedspread. [laughs]

Oh, thanks. You know, you’re actually a bit early. “Drag Race” doesn’t start for another half an hour.

Oh, I know what time it starts. I just got so excited. I just–I thought I’d come over early. I mean, how long can a person play “Doofus Drop”?

“Doofus Drop”?

Yeah, it’s this really crazy video game, but if you play it too much, I think you start to get a little crazy. Oh, well.

OK. Listen, I know that our relationship is supposed to have boundaries, but I’m OK with you being the one to set them.

Oh, look, I thought we were just gonna watch TV here.

We are.

Oh.

What else would we do?

[quirky music] And anyway, I see that you dressed for the occasion. It’s kind of ‘s sex worker meets Harley Quinn cosplay. I like it.

Huh?

Never mind. OK, well, as you can tell, I don’t have a couch or anything, so I guess we’ll just have to splay out on the bed.

Works for me.

Great. All right, well, just lie down and make yourself comfortable.

OK.

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Ah. This is gonna be so much fun.

Yeah.

I’m glad you invited me over to hang out with you.

Well, I was very pleasantly surprised that you could make it. A popular gal like you, I imagine you have a very busy social calendar. I mean, everybody in this town adores you.

Wow, what a sweet thing to say. And you’re probably just trying to flatter me, but that works for me.

[laughs]

Oh, I don’t know if you’re hungry.

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I hope you like…

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Pork rinds…

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And root beer.

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Well, that’s an interesting pairing. I always took you for more of a… chilled white wine and caviar kind of gal.

[retching] Fish–fish–fish eggs, ugh! [groaning] Oh, no. Hey, what are you writing?

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Well, that’s a– a sample script for that soap opera “Body & Soul.” They’re rebooting it with a local production company right here in Salem.

Get out of town on a Greyhound bus!

Are you a fan?

I’m not a fan. I’m the star of that show.

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Yeah. [gasps] And now it turns out that you are the man who’ll be writing the words that’ll come out of my mouth.

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[scoffs] Don’t tell me your new head writer is getting rid of Kassandra.

No, no, we’re keeping Kassandra. We just–we just think that you need a little bit more acting experience.

Hold on a second. Hoo-hoo-hoo. What about Hattie? She doesn’t have any experience.

Well, that’s not exactly true. She did “Love Letters” in Jupiter, Florida.

Ah, Jupiter, Florida. Gee, what is that? Hmm. Off, off, off, off, off, off, off, Broadway? I…[scoffs] Hardly think doing one play on another planet in another state is experience here. I mean, come on, Abe. I mean, I may not have any professional acting experience, but I was a tour de force when I pretended for months to be Adrienne, Justin’s wife. Now, doesn’t that count for something here?

It seems like I’m coming into the middle of a scene. What’d I miss?

Abe is refusing to let me audition for the role of Kassandra Lovegood because he doesn’t think I have any real acting experience. Come on, Abe. I know it wasn’t a job, but I fooled a lot of people in this town, including my dear, sweet Justin. Now, if that doesn’t prove I have the chops to do this job, I don’t know what does.

Mm, she’s got a point.

Don’t–don’t encourage her.

OK, let me ask you one thing here. Have you cast the role yet?

No.

Aha! Then you have nothing to lose by letting me audition.

Come on, boss. Let’s give her a shot.

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Gabi, it absolutely kills me to be the one to tell you this. You are the last person on this Earth I would ever want to hurt.

[dramatic music] Gabi? Say something. Are you mad at me?

What? No. I’m grateful to you for being the only person in my life who has the decency to tell me the truth when everyone else has been lying to my face! I have to get out of here.

Where are you going?

To find that lying, cheating son of a bitch who I ever made the mistake of marrying.

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That’s right, Gabi. You go destroy your life, just like you destroyed my darling Li’s.

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You’re playing Charlemagne in “Body & Soul”?

Yes! I auditioned, and they gave me the part.

[quirky music] [clears throat] Don’t worry, darlin’. Everything is going according to plan. All you have to do is kill my husband, and then we can be together forever. What do you think? Will I get an Emmy for that?

Wow, you never know.

Yeah.

What about your practice?

Oh, I’ve been practicing this thing forever. I know all the lines.

Well, that’s great, but… you’d really be willing to give up everything, your life’s work, just to be an actor on a soap opera?

Let me think. Yes!

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Katie, look, I know– I know why you’d be reluctant to hire Leo Stark. But from what I hear, Hattie got great reviews for “Love Letters” down in Florida.

[laughing] Oh, my God. You’re only defending that choice because you have a soft spot for that crazy lady. You’re flattered that she’s been mad about you for years.

So the woman’s got good taste. What can I say? Besides, we owe her a big debt of gratitude. She’s the one who convinced me to forgive you for that whole Steve-ano debacle.

I know. I know that. And it’s not that I have anything personally against the woman. But, Roman, she is not leading-lady material.

Maybe she’ll grow into the part.

[sighs] OK, that is exactly what Abe said. You know what? You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna give Hattie and Leo just enough rope to hang themselves. But I draw the line at Bonnie. That grifter might have tricked Justin into marrying her, but there is no way she’s getting near the set of my soap opera.

Katie, I think you might be getting yourself all worked up over nothing. For all we know, Abe might have already kicked her to the curb.

[light country music]

[sighs]

Bonnie, listen. Kate and I have– well, we’ve made our decision. And we don’t believe that you’re right for the part.

OK. Oh, yeah, I understand. I’m sorry. I was just over the moon, thinking I might… be on television one day. But yeah, I guess it’s just not in the cards for me.

Bonnie, wait. Look, Abe, how do you know Bonnie’s wrong for the part if you’ve never even heard her read?

Don’t push it, Johnny.

Look, no, honestly, you’ve never seen what I can do, how I work, so… Bonnie, would it be OK if I directed your audition?

Would I be OK with it?

Yeah.

Johnny, I would be so grateful. And, you know, as I’m standing here, I’m thinking, not only did I pretend to be Adrienne for months, but I have been in a play– in the fourth grade, “The Princess and the Pea.” I played Princess Greta, Edgar’s wife. [laughs]

I’m–I’m not familiar with that play.

No, the original by Hans Christian Andersen. It’s about this prince who wants to marry a real princess, right? And this woman comes knocking on the door, claiming to be the real deal. But the prince’s mother, she wants to test the girl. So she puts a pea under a big stack of mattresses. And when the princess goes to sleep on the mattresses–

Look, let’s get on with this. We’re running out of time.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I just– Whew! [laughs] I’m just wound up like a cheap clock, you know? Just so nervous. Sometimes I talk a lot when I’m nervous. Then again, I talk a lot when I’m not nervous. My clams get hammy. No, sorry. [laughs] My hands get clammy. And, whew, my tongue gets swollen. But it’s not too swollen right now.

That’s–that’s good about your tongue. And look, it’s no wonder that you’re nervous. I mean, you probably haven’t auditioned for anything since fourth grade, right?

Well, you know, actually, I did audition for the role of Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls” in high school. Except I can’t sing. I’m totally tone-deaf. [sighs] Loretta LoCicero got the role instead of me.

Can–can we just get on with this audition, please?

Yeah, let’s do that. OK, look, Abe, I want you to think of this as my audition too, all right? I will direct Bonnie as she reads for Kassandra Lovegood.

Oh, Abe, please. Please, can we do it with Johnny? I mean, and I promise, if–if you– if you watch and you think I suck and you say, “Don’t call us; we’ll call you,” I will totally understand. And in the words of Stella Adler, the famous acting coach whose book “The Art of Acting” I actually skimmed before I came over here, she said, “When you”– Huh. Oh, I forget. Anyway, can–can we do the audition, please? With Johnny directing, please, please, please?

All right, OK. All right. All right, fine, fine.

Yes! Oh! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You won’t regret it, I promise you. [laughing]

[quirky music]

[tense music]

Look at those two. Probably planning their next sleazy encounter right here in public.

You did the right thing.

Doesn’t feel right.

OK, look, you are not the only one carrying guilt about this, OK? But like we have discussed numerous times before, you and I just need to forget it ever happened, OK? And then you and Gabi and I, we can just move on.

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Someone say my name?

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Thanks. [chuckles] Oh, you know, before we get started, I’m just gonna–whew– say, you know, sometimes I know actors have a lot of trouble learning their lines. And, you know, I saw a thing about the making of “The Godfather.” You know Marlon Brando read all his lines off cue cards? Yup. Sometimes they were even taped to the actors’ shirts when their backs were to the camera. Can–can–can you believe that?

Let’s–let’s start the audition, shall we?

Right, right, right. OK. Johnny, direct me. I’m ready.

OK, great. Look…[clears throat] Bonnie, we are going for just natural here, OK? So just, I want you to ground your scene in real, raw emotion.

Oh, honey, I’m all about the real and raw. That’s my specialty.

OK.

Sorry. Maybe–maybe we should get started, yeah?

We definitely should, yeah.

OK. OK.

[quirky music] Are–are you gonna say “action”?

Yes. Yes. OK, of course. Action.

OK. [sighs] Dagger– Oh, my God. Is that really his name?

He’s actually Deacon, Dagger’s identical cousin, but he’s pretending to be Dagger in this scene.

Oh, yeah, OK. I got it. I got it. [breathes deeply]

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“Deacon. I–I mean Dagger.” Shoot. No, that’s awful. Can I start again? Sorry.

Yeah. Yeah, sure. Let’s–let’s go from the top.

OK. Sorry.

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I’m just–I’m just having a hard time picturing you as an actor.

Well, excuse me, but you don’t even know me. And besides, what do you picture me as, a–a dog catcher?

What? No. No, of course not. But what about all of the people you help, the people who need you?

Oh, please, give me a break. All they do is complain. They grouse about this. They grouse about that. You know what? It’s all spilt milk or spilt something. They can just mop it up themselves.

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Well, everyone is entitled to reinvent themselves.

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“Everyone is entitled to reinvent themselves”? Oh, my gosh! That’s a chapter in my favorite self-help book, “Stop Kvetching and Get a Life.”

OK. [laughs] OK. Now I know you’re putting me on.

No, why would I put you on?

Well, first of all, that’s my favorite self-help book. And second, I think you would be reading books more like “The Neuroscience of Anxiety.”

Oh, what a snooze. [gasps] We got to quit chatting. Our show’s about to start.

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[dramatic music]

Gabi should be at the Bistro by now. I wish I could be there to watch her marriage to Stefan go down in flames.

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You two look pretty intense. What are you talking about?

You.

Me?

Hmm, Stefan and I were just talking about how glad we are that you know what happened between us.

Oh. So you were talking about how you two kissed a couple of times while you were pretending to be a couple?

And how it meant absolutely nothing.

Oh. Just a couple of meaningless kisses.

Right.

Then there’s nothing more for us to talk about, then, there, is there?

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Gabs, is everything OK?

Yeah. Why wouldn’t it be?

[dramatic music]

You do believe me, right, that nothing else happened between me and Ava?

You told me it was nothing. What possible reason would I have to think you’d lie about that?

I wouldn’t lie about that.

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You never mentioned why you came by here.

Oh. Well, I was on my way to the restaurant when I saw you here with Ava. I wanted to thank you for the flowers you sent me for our anniversary.

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I wanted my husband to know how much I appreciate him.

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[chuckles]

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I’ll see you at work. Hmm. [laughs] And I’ll see you at home.

Yes, you will.

OK.

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[sighs] Katie, come on. I mean, you got to admire what Hattie, Leo, and Bonnie are doing, you know, at least trying to change their lives for the better with legitimate work.

[light country music]

Well, yes, but Bonnie is going to have to find another way to change her life for the better, because even if she were the second coming of Meryl Streep, I would not sign off on her being cast on this show.

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Start from the top, right?

Yes. And just–Bonnie… [breathes deeply] Just try to relax, OK?

[sighs] OK. I’m gonna– I’m gonna try. I just– I feel like my tongue is swelling up again. Does it look any bigger to you?

Looks about the normal size for a tongue.

Oh. Well, good. Maybe–maybe it’s just my imagination. Look, I don’t know if this is gonna get any better, because I’m really nervous, even more than before. Like you couldn’t tell.

Yes, we can tell, Bonnie. But look, it’s OK. It’s OK. Hey, look. All right, we are gonna take those nerves. We’re gonna channel them into positive energy, OK? So just listen to my direction.

OK, positive. OK.

All right? Kassandra’s feeling really guilty about what she’s done, OK? So–so what I want you to do is–is remember a time or maybe channel a time where you felt really guilty. Maybe you can use the time where– you know, go back and try and feel that guilt that you felt when you deceived Justin into believing you were Adrienne. How’s that?

Oh. You know, I–I really don’t like to dwell on that too much, ’cause when I do, I get to thinking that maybe I don’t deserve Justin’s love… or anybody’s. I know we all screw up in life, but what I did was unforgivable. But Justin did forgive me, even though I didn’t really forgive myself. In fact, honestly, I really still hate myself for it.

It’s OK. Look.

I can’t.

Hey, hey. I’m really sorry to hear that, Bonnie, but this– this is–this is great, OK? So maybe we can try and use it for the scene, right? So I want you to– I want you to go back in time. I want you to remember how that felt, OK? I want you to feel that guilt. I want you to feel that remorse.

OK.

Right?

OK.

OK.

[sniffles]

[dramatic music]

“Dagger… “I need you to know how painful this is for me. “I lie awake at night, consumed by the horror of what I’ve done.” Is that–is that–is that OK? What you want?

Yeah, yeah. Yeah no, that’s–that’s great. Abe, could you please– could you please feed her her next line?

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“Kassandra, we don’t have to talk about this.”

“Yes. Yes, we do.”

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“You need to know that I wish so much “that I could go back in time to that fateful day “when I ordered Zeke Strongway “to dump that batch of hazardous waste “into Lake Pineview. “How was I to know that a toxic stream “would make its way into the lava beds “underneath the volcano atop Pinetop Mountain, “triggering an explosion that would wipe out the entire Rappadine family?”

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“Dagger, you can’t– you can’t hate me “any more than I hate myself. “You can’t even look at me! “Would–would it make you happy if I were to jump stark naked “into the fountain at Lovegood Country Club “and baptize myself the Toxic Tramp of Pineview? Would it?” [sobbing]

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Bonnie. That was fantastic!

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Really?

Yes, really. Yes.

No, it was because of you, the direction. You–you helped me so much.

No, no. Look, I might have helped you a little bit, but, Bonnie, you are a talented actor. I mean, you just– you completely got lost in the character. You were believable. It was–honestly, it was– it was riveting.

Thank you.

Yeah.

You know, I felt like I kind of became her, you know, like I channeled her or something. It was–she was in me.

I know. You did. It was–Abe?

[chuckles] I–I have to admit…

Yes?

I mean, it was wonderful.

Oh! Does that mean–

You have the part.

[screaming happily]

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Thank you! [laughter]

Oh, man! This is the most fun I’ve ever had with my clothes on.

Mm! Girl, simmer down.

[quirky music]

You want some more of these pork rinds?

You know, I have to say, I am really enjoying this new side of you, radical career change and all.

Well, what you see is what you get. Next time we do this, I’m gonna bring some barbecue mustard-flavored pork rinds. They’re to die for.

Literally, I bet.

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[laughs]

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[light country music]

Well–

[gasps] There you go.

Mm.

Here you are. Ooh, so how did it go? Did Bonnie give you a hard time when you told her she couldn’t play Kassandra?

No.

Well, that’s good.

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She didn’t give me a hard time because I told her she could play Kassandra.

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[sighs]

I can’t believe it. [laughs] I cannot wait to tell Justin. I’m gonna be a soap star.

OK, well, all right. Hold on. Yes, you booked the part. Congratulations. But now it’s time to put in the real work.

Huh? Wait, what are you talking about? You said I was fantastic, that you were riveted, that–that– that I’m a talented actress.

You were fantastic. I was riveted. You are a talented actress. But I have notes.

Notes?

Yeah, on how you can make your performance better. Look, we got to add in some nuance, right?

Uh-huh.

Kassandra is vulnerable, which you played beautifully, OK? But–but remember, Kassandra is using her vulnerability to manipulate people to get what she wants, right?

OK, yeah. I–I get you. I get you. Kind of like before, when I… manipulated you into caring about my feelings.

I’m not quite sure what you mean by that.

Oh, Johnny, you’re too cute, those big brown eyes and that adorable little turned-up nose.

[chuckles nervously]

Oh, I think we could learn a lot from each other.

Learn a lot?

Oh yeah, the way you directed me, the acting talent you brought out of me. I really felt so close to you.

OK, Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie. Bonnie, Bonnie, I know.

Well, I do. Look at you getting all red and worried. Honey, I was acting.

OK.

Hello!

Wow. Thank goodness. Whoa.

Pretty convincing, right? Come on. Come on. I had you.

Yeah. OK, you did. Jeez. OK. OK.

So…

Nice one.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

Thank you. So I’m gonna do another one for you. Ready?

Yeah.

I’m gonna play the part of a diva, OK? Here it comes.

Go for it.

Here it comes. OK. So… [clears throat] Mr. Director of “Body & Soul”…

Yes.

I take it you have no more notes for me because I was, oh, so marvelous. And you were, oh, so riveted.

Correct. I have no notes for now.

Mm-hmm.

So just learn your lines, and I’ll see you at first rehearsal.

Excellent! [laughs] And I must say, Johnny darling…

Mm.

Oh, I think we’re going to work very well together.

Oh, I do hope so, Bonnie darling. [both laughing haughtily]

[quirky music]

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You think she knows?

No. Why–why–why would you say that?

Because she was acting weird.

[tense music]

OK. If Gabi knew, she would have said something. She would have taken a knife, put it in my throat. Then she would have taken that same knife and put it at your throat.

OK, OK, I get it.

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[sighs] You’re right.

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She doesn’t know.

No.

[sighs]

Look, Gabi has accepted what we told her. She trusts you. You are her husband. You are the love of her life, right? And the two of us have decided we were gonna coexist at work. And…[laughs] Who knows? Maybe one day, Gabi and I will actually be friends.

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You’re back. Did you confront Stefan?

No. And I’m not going to.

What, you mean you’re gonna let them carry on behind your back? You’re just going to let them get away with it?

Oh, no. I’m not one to let things go. Just ask Julie Williams how close I came to blowing up her heart.

That sounds like a story I have to hear.

Some other time. Right now, I need to focus on getting proof that Stefan slept with Ava.

You have proof. Ava herself said it.

And she’ll just deny it if I confront her. So I need to gather as much ammunition as possible if I’m going to blow those two lying cheaters out of the water. And I’m gonna need your help to do that.

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Steve, I know it’s late in Greece, but I haven’t heard from you. And I want to hear your voice. So will you call me, please?

I’ll do you one better, Sweetness.

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Hey, Marlena.

Oh. Hi, Paul. Thank you for joining me.

Yeah, sure. No problem. I was hoping my dad might be with you.

Oh, no. I’m sorry to disappoint you. He’s still in Greece.

Ah, that’s too bad. Yeah, Andrew’s about to wrap things up with his sister, and I was hoping that I’d see my dad before we left. Do you have any idea when he’s gonna be back?

No, actually, I haven’t spoken to him for a little while. But Steve is over there looking after him, and I’m– I’m sure he’s just fine. Fact is that I’m actually a little more worried worried about your brother.

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[groans]

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Wow. We really went to town, huh?

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And you’re sure that Xander’s mom hasn’t checked out yet? OK. Yeah. OK. Thank you, Phyllis. I appreciate the intel. [chuckles] All right.

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[sighs] [echoing] If you are really against inviting your mom, then I understand, and I will drop it. But I just think it might be nice for Victoria to get to know her paternal grandmother.

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You know I’ll do anything for our daughter. All right, I’ll agree, but only for Victoria’s sake.

[squeals] Thank you. I actually think that this will be good for all of us, not just Victoria.

Yeah, well, if I were you, I’d lower my expectations, OK? You know, I’m not convinced this is the best idea, but I do appreciate the gesture. I know your heart’s in the right place about it.

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Thank you for understanding.

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I do. However, I reserve the right, if this turns out to be an enormous disaster, to say I told you so.

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Great news.

Mm.

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Our daughter’s kidnapper has officially pled guilty.

Wow. So Theresa did the right thing.

Only ’cause I had the cops breathing down the back of her neck. I mean, she knew there was no other choice. It was basically a matter of time.

Is her brother still trying to work out a plea deal?

Yeah, but there’s no way she’ll avoid prison now.

Good. Good, now we can put that whole nightmare behind us, and we can focus on the future.

Mm.

Namely, rescheduling our wedding.

The sooner, the better, my love.

I agree. And hopefully we can do it before your mom flies back home.

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That was quite the flight.

Yup. Let’s hope that turbulence wasn’t a bad omen, that this isn’t just a wild-goose chase.

Listen, Clyde could be lying. But if Abigail is alive, it makes sense that he’d want to stash her away in his hometown. So now we just got to figure out her location.

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

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[dramatic music]

I don’t know why you’re so eager to have my mom attend our wedding. I mean, didn’t she tell you that she doesn’t even think I should be getting married right now?

Well, yeah, but only because she was concerned that you’re still processing this revelation, not because it was anything personal about me.

Well, I should think not. Because you… are the best thing that’s ever happened to me.

Obvi! [laughs] And like I said, I think she’s just– I think she’s just worried about you. It’s a lot to take in, being Victor’s son, coming into all that money. You know, she flew all this way for a wedding, so I think it might be nice to do while she’s still in town.

And is she still in town?

Yeah. Yeah, I just spoke to Phyllis at the Salem Inn. Your mom hasn’t checked out yet, which means there’s still time for you to go and work things out with her.

And why do you assume that I want to?

Because it’s the right thing to do. She is your mom, and she is our daughter’s grandma. I think it would be really nice for you two to have a decent relationship with her.

When you put it like that–

Yes, I knew you would come around. So why wait? Just go tell her that you want her to stay for our wedding.

But I really don’t want her to.

Xander, you literally just agreed that it would be good for you and our daughter for you to go mend fences. So go to her while she’s still in Salem. You won’t regret it.

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Cheers.

Oh, thank you.

You’re welcome.

You know, when I invited you over yesterday for a drink, I didn’t anticipate it turning into a -hour bender.

Ah, me neither.

You were really knocking back the drinks. I wasn’t sure I could even keep up with you. And that’s really saying something.

Well, look, I was dealing with a lot when I got your text. I had this lovely interaction with my ex-wife.

Oh, the dreadful Theresa woman, the one who tried to swindle my son out of his fortune.

That’s the one.

[chuckles]

That’s her. Believe it or not, I thought we were actually on the path to reconcile, and– no, no. Yesterday was–was the nail in–in our coffin.

Mm, so my text came just at the right moment. Or the wrong moment, depending on how you look at it.

Despite this lovely headache I have, I don’t have a single regret. Not at all. I needed to drown my sorrows, and you, lovely lady, are a hell of a drinking partner.

Same here. Although just to be clear, no one can know about this.

I won’t tell if you don’t tell.

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So Brady’s not answering his phone and he’s not replying to texts?

Right. Tried to reach him to invite him to his brother’s going-away party, and it was a last-minute thing, but–

But?

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He didn’t come home last night.

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And it’s not– not the only time that’s happened recently. And I start to wonder if maybe he’s been keeping secrets.

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I am so happy to see you. But why didn’t you call me and let me know you were on your way back?

Oh, there wasn’t time. I booked a last-minute flight, and then I made a beeline to the airport, and I didn’t get to the gate until they were closing the door.

And so you came right here after you landed?

You were my first stop, Sweetness.

[chuckles]

Well, second. Luckily the gift shop downstairs had your favorite.

It’s lovely, as always. So tell me, how was Greece? Did you find John? Did he come back with you?

No, he didn’t.

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So John stayed in Greece? Why? What happened?

Well, when I got there, I tried reaching out to him several times. He wasn’t responding to any of my calls or texts, so I decided to go to the cemetery.

Where Konstantin’s daughter was buried.

That’s right. Took me a long time to find it, but when I finally did, I went to Catharina’s grave, and on the grave were fresh flowers with a note attached.

From John?

Yes.

What did it say?

Well, what you would expect, that he felt tremendous guilt for taking her life and he didn’t think he’d ever be able to forgive himself.

Ah, poor guy. He was brainwashed. None of this was his fault.

Yeah, well, John still doesn’t see it that way.

Well, were you able to talk to him about it?

No. That’s the problem. [dramatic music] I still don’t know where he is.

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Is it possible Brady’s involved with someone new and he’s just not ready to open up about it?

No. No. Brady knows that I would be happy for him to have someone in his life. He knows that I– I fret about him being lonely. And in fact, he texted me last night to say that he was going to be sleeping at the office.

Oh, well, then that’s what it is. Makes sense, doesn’t it? He’s probably very busy launching a new line for Basic Black, which is why he couldn’t make it to Eric’s party.

No, I don’t think that’s it.

Why? You don’t think he’s telling the truth? I mean about being in the office.

Brady has been in a funk lately about Theresa. I mean, it was a very toxic relationship.

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I just think, after what’s happened, he– well, he could be in trouble.

You mentioned before that you’re supposed to be sober.

Yeah, I’ve had a couple almost slipups, but I haven’t had a drink in a couple years.

Ooh. So I’m your enabler?

No. No, Fiona, you’re not. It’s just that all this stuff with my ex-wife has just gotten into my head. Usually I would go to a meeting…

Ooh.

Right, but– well, I’m not in the mood to go to a meeting. So how about you?

Mm. No, those meetings are not for me. I find them tedious, all those sad little people whining about their insipid little lives. Makes me want to drink more. Now, of course, if they had an open bar…

[chuckles] Yeah, that–why didn’t they think of that?

Yeah, just saying.

Well, I sometimes find the meetings to be very useful and helpful. But you got to go in with the right attitude.

Yeah. I see they’ve done you a lot of good.

[sighs]

Sorry.

No.

Shouldn’t have said that.

No, it’s all right. It’s all right. You’re not wrong. Relapsing was not in my plans. But like I said, no–no regrets.

Well, at the risk of furthering my bad influence, I have to say that I am doing just fine. Some people might say I’m a functioning alcoholic, but I’d say the key word there is “functioning.”

Mm. Then why all the secrecy?

Xander and his fiancée wouldn’t approve. I have to pretend to be completely sober if I want to have any chance of getting back into his good books.

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We have been through this, Sarah. I mean, my mum lied to me my entire life. And I’m sure you can understand why I might not be ready to forgive her just because, after abandoning me decades ago, she suddenly shows up in Salem for our wedding that didn’t even happen.

I know. I know. She has to earn back your trust. Of course she does. But I–I do think that she is willing to try, and I hope that you give her that chance, especially because she has cleaned up her act. She–she’s sober, and she feels– it feels like she’s committed to that.

You’re really going to bat for her, huh?

I think– [sighs] I think it’s just because I’m a mom now, too, and I can empathize with wanting to have a good relationship with my child.

And for the record, you are ten times the mother Fiona Cook will ever be.

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Yeah, I suppose you make a few valid points. So maybe I’ll go and see what my mum has to say for herself. Who knows? Maybe she’ll surprise me.

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[exhales heavily] Well? What do you think? Think that’s the same billboard we saw in the video?

I don’t know. I didn’t get a clear shot, but… based on this partial image, the–the– the numbers for the skating rink, the font, and the color– I don’t know. Seems pretty close. Now we just have to figure out which one of these buildings has the same vantage point as the video, and we should find her.

[sighs] That may be easier said than done.

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So let’s say, judging by the distance and the angle, that the building has to be right over here.

Right. Well, there’s only one building in that direction that seems to have the right height. [dramatic music]

All right, let’s get started.

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Oh. Mom! These are so adorable.

Oh, I just saw them in the store window, and I couldn’t resist. You know how grandmas are. Anyway, plus, I thought it would be a good excuse to come over and see our little angel.

Well, you never need an excuse. But I’m so sorry. I just put her down for a nap.

Oh, well, I can come back another time.

No, no, no, no. Stay, please? I’ll make us some tea, and we can catch up.

That would be lovely.

OK. Mm. Oh, so I assume that you– you heard that Theresa turned herself in.

Yeah. I’m the one that took her to the station.

What? Why?

Well, she asked me to, so I drove her. I mean, you know, she said she was afraid that she would– she wouldn’t; she would back out if someone didn’t go with her. And there’s a part of me that’s– that respects the fact that she’s finally taking responsibility for her actions.

You always did have a soft spot for her.

Well, I was her sponsor, so what can I say? My instinct is still to pull for her.

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Even if she kidnapped your grandchild?

Oh, no. I–no–believe me, I remember that, and I’m very– I’m still very angry with her. Now, what she did was terrible, but I–I can’t help but feel for her just a little bit, especially since– I don’t know– she seems to be truly remorseful.

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Well, don’t expect that kind of grace from Xander, ’cause he is so angry. He wants Theresa to fry, and I can’t exactly blame him. She completely screwed with his life.

Yeah, I understand. So where is that husband-to-be, anyway? [chuckles]

Well, at my urging, he went to go see his mom.

Oh.

[sighs]

I’ll let housekeeping do the bed.

Yeah, I should probably change and get out of your hair.

No, don’t do that. It’s getting close to dinnertime. You should stay. We could have room service again. You could even stay the night.

Thank you for the offer, but I don’t– I don’t think it’s a good idea. And I’m sorry to have to ask you this again, but nothing happened between us last night, right?

No. Twice you’ve slept in my bed, and twice nothing untoward has happened. Hmm. Perhaps the third time’s the charm. [both chuckle] [knock at door]

Mum? It’s me, Xander. I know you’re in there, Mum, so please, open up.

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Yeah, yeah, you’re right. I mean, Brady was pretty upset about Theresa marrying Alex. I mean, as soon as they tied the knot, he took off.

Where did he go? Do you know?

A meeting, apparently?

Ah. So he’s feeling tempted to drink.

Yeah, I would assume so.

Well, I’m glad he went to a meeting. I just wish he had contacted me.

Has he done that in the past?

He has. We’re very close. And he knows that I will be there for him. You know, I’m wondering if– has there been a red flag? Have you noticed any questionable behavior?

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[echoing]

What you up to there, bro?

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So you’re saying that John is missing?

Well, I sure couldn’t find him. I did find out where he was staying. The hotel manager said that he never checked out, but he hadn’t been back to his room for several days. And there’s something else.

What?

About the note. [tense music]

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This–is that blood?

It is. I had the ISA check it against their records. It’s a match for John’s.

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Wow. If this is John’s blood– I mean, we all know how despondent he’s been over Catharina’s death.

Yeah. Despondent is one thing, but I really don’t think John would do harm to himself. Just in case, I checked with the local authorities. There are no reports of unidentified bodies.

Well, thank God for that. But I mean, what could have happened to John? And with that blood on the note, I mean– [tense music]

I’m leaning toward foul play.

Ah. Well, what did Marlena say?

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I haven’t told her yet.

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I asked you a question, Paul. Have you noticed anything unusual about Brady’s behavior? [dramatic music]

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[echoing]

Gonna be OK?

Yeah, well, I’m not gonna drink this thing.

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I don’t need it. Just a weak moment.

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I’ll go pour this out.

Hey, man. I’m really glad to see you. Come on.

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I know Brady’s been going through a lot. But to the best of my knowledge, he hasn’t been drinking.

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Good. That’s a relief. I guess, you know, with John out of town, I– I worry about you two so much.

Thank you. And look, I get your concern. And if it’ll make you feel any better, I’ll track down Brady, and I’ll make sure he’s OK. And I bet I… can still catch him at work.

That’d be great. That’d be great. Thank you. And if you learn anything at all, please let me know.

Of course.

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Thank you for this. We miss you so much.

Same here. And if you hear anything from my dad…

I will let you know immediately.

Thank you.

Bye, honey.

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[sighs]

It’ll lead to too many questions.

Trust me, I’m in no mood to deal with Xander either right now, so why don’t we just be quiet? He’ll go away.

Mum? I know you’re in there. [chuckles] The front desk told me that you haven’t left your room all day. Mum! [knocking]

I’m here, darling. Just give me a minute. I need to throw on a robe. Go out the bathroom window.

We’re three stories up.

Yes, well, you look very fit. I’m sure you’ll be fine. Now, go! Go. Oh-oh-oh, here, here.

Mum, what’s taking so long?

I’m coming. [groans] I’m sorry. I was trying to clean up a bit. Please, do come in.

Thanks.

Well, this is certainly a lovely surprise.

But not totally unexpected, right? I mean, you did ask Sarah to speak to me on your behalf.

Yes, I did. I thought perhaps you’d be more receptive to my story if it came from her.

And what a story, yeah. Sarah told me all about your mental breakdown, how you were committed to a mental institution against your will, how you never intended to abandon me.

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You sound like you don’t believe me.

That’s because… I’m not sure I do.

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I don’t get it. The building that we checked out isn’t tall enough to match the view that we got from the video.

Well, it’s the tallest one in the area. None of the other buildings make sense.

And something else I didn’t think about. None of the buildings there have windows that match the window in the video. I mean, it doesn’t make any sense. [sighs]

Well, unless–

What? What is it?

[sighs] There’s another billboard in town for the skating rink. It’s–got to be at the wrong place.

All right. Let’s start looking again.

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Well, it sounds like Xander’s mom has been through quite a lot.

She has, yeah. She’s definitely been to hell and back. But… hearing her story changed my perception of what happened between her and Xander.

Mm. Well, I have to say, I can certainly relate to the grief that Fiona felt by the loss of her husband. Mm. Not to mention her battle with addiction.

Yeah, of course you can. [dramatic music] But it sounds like– it does seem like she’s done a lot of work on herself. And it would just be a shame if Xander didn’t give her another chance.

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Yeah.

It’s just so very convenient. All those years of you being a distant mother, being a– an absent mother, actually, turns out, none of it was your fault.

Oh, I didn’t say it wasn’t my fault. The point of telling you about what my life has been like these past years, it isn’t to absolve myself of my responsibility. I fully admit that I handled things terribly when your fath– sorry, when Titus died. [sighs] I mean, my God, I turned my back on my only child. I found comfort at the bottom of a bottle.

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As I explained to Sarah, I’ve cleaned up my act. I truly have.

Right. Meaning that you’re not drinking anymore?

No. I’m totally committed to my sobriety. I even go to meetings, which are wonderful, by the way. So many interesting and caring people.

I’m sorry. You’re in a -step program?

I am, of course. It’s terribly important to me. You see, I want to stay clean and sober for you, my precious son, so we can finally have a good relationship, so you can be proud of me.

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Hey, bro. I just was on my way to find you.

Hey, Paul. How you doing?

What’s with the limp?

Oh, man. [chuckles] Twisted– twisted this ankle bad.

Right.

Yeah.

Yeah.

And the hair accessory?

Hair–oh. Oh, man. [chuckles] I fell in a– twisted my ankle, fell in a hed– it was a hedge or bush or something over there. It was pretty embarrassing, actually, to be honest with you. Why are you looking for me? What’s going on?

Well, I was just with Marlena, and she’s a little concerned about you not coming home last night.

Yeah, you know, I didn’t come home last night. I was–I was at the office all night. I was swamped with work. I texted her.

Yeah, yeah. I mean, she told me. But yeah, I’m just a little– a little worried about you.

Yeah, no, I’m fine. Why wouldn’t I be fine? [both chuckle]

Brady, I know you’ve been struggling because of Theresa.

Oh, come on.

And so much so that you were tempted to drink. And if I hadn’t shown up–

No, hey, it was a mistake. I know that it was a mistake. It’s cool.

I know you do, OK, and I just– I just need to say, OK, seeing you like this? You need to be honest with me, Brady, please. Do I need to worry about you?

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[sighs] If John is missing, if something happened to him, you have to tell Marlena.

I know. I just kept holding off, hoping I could bring her some good news. The ISA is still looking into it. But I figured I should come home and give Marlena an update in person.

She’s gonna be horrified by this news.

Yeah. She was counting on me to look after John. Now I’ve let them both down.

Oh, stop it. You did everything you could to find him, come on.

[sighs] Well, I’m not giving up. I’m gonna go back to Greece. I’m gonna keep looking. But first I have to break the news to Marlena.

I’ll call her, get her to come over here right away.

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This has to be the right building. It’s the perfect height and angle in relation to the other billboard outside. And the windows, look, they–they match the windows in the video.

It’s locked.

Oh.

All the other ones have been unlocked. [knocking] Hello! Is anyone there? [dull banging]

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So have you and Xander set another wedding date?

No, not yet. But we both agree that the sooner, the better.

And I assume it’s safe to say that your fiancé is done with double weddings.

Oh. [laughter] Yeah, we both are.

Oh.

W we just want it to be small and intimate, with one bride and one groom. So it’ll probably just be you and Victoria and hopefully Fiona.

Yeah. I wonder what’s going on over there.

I know. I’m dying to know. [laughter] But Xander isn’t back yet, so I think it’s safe to assume that he at least didn’t immediately storm out of there, which… has to be a good sign, right?

Right.

[laughs] [dramatic music]

And I know you have every reason to doubt what I’ve told you.

Well, you did lie to me about my paternity my entire life. And you only came forward with the truth once it became clear that I would inherit Victor’s fortune.

Darling, I am not after your money. All I want is for us to be on good terms again, for us to possibly have a relationship moving forward. Xander, you’re my son, and I love you. So please, tell me you believe me. Tell me you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

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What the hell is that?

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There’s no reason to worry about me, OK? Honestly, I’m fine. I’m fine. I appreciate your concern, though. I do.

Yeah, Brady, I– I just can’t overlook the fact that I found you with a drink in your hand.

Hey, look, man, we’ve been over that, right? You didn’t tell Marl– did you tell Marlena?

No, I wouldn’t betray your confidence. But maybe I should have.

Hey, no, you shouldn’t have, and I’ll tell you why. ‘Cause I’m fine, all right? It was–it was– it was a mistake. I actually did go to a meeting, all right? But I’m feeling better, with your help. I’m together, and I’m stronger.

You sure?

Yeah. I’m sure. I’m fine, totally fine, all right? I just–if you don’t mind, I got to get some ice on this ankle, all right? See you around.

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[phone rings]

Hello.

Hey, Marlena. Just want to let you know I talked to Brady.

Well, that was fast.

Yeah, I just actually ran into him in the square on my way to Basic Black.

And how was he?

Well, he– he says he’s fine. Yeah, he’s just– he says he’s been really busy with work the last few days, which is why he slept in the office. So there’s nothing to worry about.

Well, that’s a relief. Thank you for checking.

Anytime.

We’ll talk soon.

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[tense music]

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[echoing]

He heard Konstantin’s voice in his head, telling him to shoot you. He went as far as actually picking up the gun. Then he said he– he felt disoriented, wasn’t sure what to do.

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I remember John holding the gun. And Sarah said something to him, and it was like he didn’t even hear her. But he didn’t pull the trigger.

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He’s been fighting this fight through all that. You can imagine how difficult this has been for him.

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Now, where’s the Pawn card? Where’s that?

I have it. And I don’t think that John would hurt himself or anybody else. He just–he’s worried.

Yeah, I’m sure he is, based on what you just told me. So if John left because he’s afraid of hurting me, I’m the one who has to go there and bring him back home.

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[knock at door]

Kayla– oh. Steve, hi. I didn’t know you were back.

I am, obviously.

Yeah. Kayla didn’t mention that when she asked me to come to her office. Mm, where is she?

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She’s with a patient.

Oh, OK.

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Well, if you’re back, that must mean that John is back too. Where is he?

Marlena, I think you should sit down. We need to talk.

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Did you hear that?

Someone’s in there.

OK, let’s call the police.

OK. No, no, no, if Abby’s behind that door, I’m not wasting another second. Move, Jack.

All right.

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He’s breathing.

Thank God.

His pulse is weak, though. It’s very, very weak. [dramatic music] Bobby. Bobby. Oh, what– what happened? What did you do?

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[quietly] I–

Oh, what– what– Oh, my God. Bobby, how many of these did you take?

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I– I didn’t take any. I didn’t take any.

Bobby, come on. I need you to think. Think. If you took any of this, this could explain what’s happening right now. Bobby, please. Bobby!

[quietly] I– I’m not Bobby. I’m Everett.

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Well, Connie, darling, at long last, you have washed your hands of the Bobby problem. Now you can focus on making Gabi and Stefan pay for what they did to Li, and, oh, will they ever pay. And lucky me, the perfect ammunition just fell right into my lap. Wait until Gabi hears her husband slept with Ava Vitali.

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Thank you. I really appreciate everything you’re doing for my brother.

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No change?

No. Not that I expected there to be. [both sigh] You know, Stefan, I know it’s crazy, but a part of me just wants to go into Rafe’s room and– and scream wake up at the top of my lungs.

It’s not crazy. I mean, if I thought it would bring him back to us, I would be there, screaming as loud as I possibly could, just so he would wake up and arrest me for disturbing the peace.

If only. [somber music]

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And, hey, I’m so sorry. I know it’s our anniversary, and you had this special day planned, and I should be focused on us.

No apologies, OK? I mean, my God, your brother is in a coma. You should be allowed to focus on him.

Yeah. Thanks.

Yeah.

You know, I’ve been sitting there with him, and he seemed so peaceful. His breathing and the sound of the machines. I just wonder if he knows that we’re there.

I think he does. I just want him to know that I love him, and that I miss him, and how important he is to me.

I believe he knows all of those things. And if that isn’t motivation enough for him to come back to us, something tells me that a small part of him really wants to take a crack at the son of a bitch who did this to him.

Oh, definitely.

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Never mess with a Hernandez, right?

Mm. You better believe it. And I know Jada is on the case, and she’s the best, but she’s got her hands full with running the department. And– and she’s probably working on Abigail’s case too.

I know you thought it was a Hail Mary, but it worked, Chad. It worked.

They were able to enhance the video?

By %.

Is it her?

I don’t know. Took all my power, but, son, I wanted to wait for you. [dramatic music]

Please, God. Let it be her. [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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OK. Here it comes. [suspenseful music]

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I know you told me not to apologize, but still, I feel so guilty that I’ve gotten us off track. I’m the reason why we’re here today.

Gabi, hey, no guilt, OK? [tender music] I have an idea.

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All right. We’re gonna make a toast… to Rafe.

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May he make a very swift, very complete recovery. [glasses clink]

Hear, hear.

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And to Abigail being found alive.

Please, God. And to us.

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You know, we’re already out of champagne.

Oh. Well, good thing because according to my rough schedule, we’re about at the part where I make us mojitos.

Oh. A nice ice cold mojito made to order by the man of my dreams. That’s the kind of thing that melts away every woman’s very last inhibitions.

Yeah? Well, a good restaurateur knows when to, uh, roll his sleeves up…

[laughs]

And pitch in. What?

Restaurateur?

Well, yeah? That is my job.

Which you only really have because Clyde needed a front.

[sighs]

But I know all that drug-dealing was just to protect me.

Small price to pay. [dramatic acoustic music]

Mm. Not that small, considering that you had to pretend to be a thing with Ava as a cover. So whose idea was that, anyway?

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Oh, Ms. Vitali, I thought you were going to a finance meeting?

Ah, yeah, well, Kristen said it could be an email, so here I am. [dramatic acoustic music] You’re back in the office. Who were you talking to.

Talking?

Yeah, I heard you say my name.

Your name?

Mm.

Oh, true, I did. You see, I’m new here, and that’s how I go about memorizing everyone’s names.

By saying them out loud?

It actually helps. If you make a anagram of a name, it’s easier to remember. You should try it. It’s fun.

Sounds like a blast. What’s my anagram?

La Via Vita. [chuckles] Kind of interesting, huh? The way of life. Almost sounds like a perfume. And you smell so nice. So whenever I see you, I’ll make the connection, and I’ll remember your name.

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You’re new here, too, right?

Yeah. Yeah, I am.

And what job did you have before this?

[exhales sharply]

Oh, wait. Didn’t you use to work with Gabi’s husband?

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[sobs] Everett?

I’m gonna call an ambulance. They can pump his stomach.

[sighs] Steph. [dramatic music]

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Steph.

Is it really you?

What happened? Where am I?

You’re in your room. Salem Inn. We’re calling for help. You might have accidentally overdosed.

I feel so dizzy.

What’s the last thing you remember?

I was– I was here. Bobby took over. I tried so hard to get back to you. I’m sorry I didn’t make it.

You did. You did. You’re here now. [sniffles] You’re here now. And I’m with you. You’re gonna be OK. Everett, OK? Just hang on.

[sobs] I feel really dizzy.

Just stay with me. OK? An ambulance is on the way.

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I love you Steph. I love you. I never stopped.

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[sobs]

[sobbing] [dramatic music]

I’m so sorry.

Sorry? But he was– I was just–

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We got here too late.

Oh, God. Poor Everett. Because it was Everett. It wasn’t Bobby lying to us. It was Everett. He came back. I know it. Oh, what caused this? What’s in those pills?

He said he didn’t take any.

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Do you think he– do you think he meant Bobby must have taken them?

It’s possible. You know, when I saw him at the station earlier, he told me that he suddenly wasn’t feeling well. And– and I don’t know, maybe he took some pills earlier, if he took any at all.

[sobbing]

But I don’t know what to think. We get here, he’s in distress. There’s no sign of forced entry.

Something made Everett emerge.

But he was– he was definitely Bobby at the station. He was. Well, you know, I guess we just got to start with the basics, OK?

[sobbing]

Oh, my God. [sirens wailing in distance] Maybe this can explain it.

What is it?

I think it’s a suicide note.

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Yeah. I worked with Stefan for a while.

You two ran a restaurant together, right?

Oh, you’ve done your research on me, huh?

Nah. No research. I’m just a big old repository of random facts. You never know when they’ll come in handy. Do you happen to know when Gabi will be back?

Oh, she’s gone for the day.

Already? What if I need to run something by her?

Well, I probably wouldn’t because she’s taking a personal day. She’s celebrating her wedding anniversary at the bistro.

Where you used to work with Stefan. There I go with another random fact. But good for them. They seem like a great couple. [tense music] Well, I guess there’s no point in waiting around if Gabi’s not coming back.

Probably not.

Anyway, Ms. Vitali, I’m really looking forward to working together. You, me, Gabi, Melinda Trask–

You know what? DiMera’s a really large company, and if you’re gonna go through the entire roster, we’re gonna be here all night.

I just mean I love all the girl power in this office, don’t you? Women supporting other women? That’s what it’s all about. See you later.

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So do that whole thing with all the toasts to get us back on track, and now, all you want to talk about is me and Ava fake dating.

[chuckles] Well, it sort of is about us, isn’t it? I mean, if you fake-dated Ava, then that means you fake-cheated on me while I was in prison for real.

Aren’t we supposed to be drinking mojitos right now?

Humor me. I spent a lot of time in prison with it living in my head after you dropped that bombshell.

OK, look. I only told you in the interest of full disclosure, but I never would have told you in that prison visiting room if I thought it was going to upset you.

Of course, you would have. We’re honest with each other about these things. I just want you to reassure your loving wife that it wasn’t your idea.

Oh, no, no, no, no. It was % Ava’s idea. I mean, I wasn’t even there when she pitched it to Harris to get him to steer clear.

And then you and Ava got down to it, dealing the drugs. Damn, Clyde.

Yeah. And I mean, Harris– Harris totally bought it. But then Chad came in and started questioning me and Ava about why we were working together, and he was convinced that we were in the drug trade. [dramatic music] Why don’t you save the questions for your star reporter, Chad? God knows he’s gonna be showing up everywhere like a bad penny anyway.

Well, he, uh, he doesn’t know how to read the both of you quite like I do, does he? But what he does know, as do I, is your well-documented history with the mafia, Ava, where I’m sure you learned the ins and outs of drug running right along with the ABCs.

[scoffs] And you– you know my brother. The guy was like a dog with a bone. So, yeah, Ava had to resurrect the lie in order to throw his scent off.

Well, some might say the same thing about the DiMeras.

Which is why, uh, the two of you in business together makes me just a tad bit suspicious, especially now that I’ve seen you all cozy together.

What can I say? Just can’t stay away from DiMera men. Well, let’s give it up. He’s onto us.

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[sighs] So… I guess we needed to lean into it and sell it a little bit. And that’s when Ava…

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She pulled me in and… Kissed me.

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She kissed you.

Yes, but it was only to keep up our cover, get Chad to shut up. Please tell me you understand that.

I suppose. Let’s drop it.

[sighs] Good idea. I’m gonna get that mojito recipe.

Hmm. You keep recipes on your phone. So that was it? Just one kiss? You know what? No. I don’t want the details. Definitely not. Definitely not.

OK, good.

No, wait– hold on. I think we just need to put everything out in the open. You want to, as well. So that’s all that happened between you and Ava? Just one kiss?

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No. It wasn’t.

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I mean–

What? You don’t wanna watch it again?

What’s the point? We’ve watched it forwards and backwards, and– and she never turns and faces the camera.

That doesn’t mean it’s a dead end. The woman in the video, whether it’s Abigail or not, is not the only clue. We’re looking at the whole room. Maybe it’s gonna tell us where the video was taken. [dramatic music]

Cue it up from the beginning right– right before she, uh– she enters the frame.

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OK, let’s do an inventory of the room. Here we go. Uh, the walls look bare. Uh-huh. And the window doesn’t look open.

Wait. What’s that? [sirens wailing]

No. Everett wouldn’t do this. He had hopes and dreams. He wanted to live.

It might have been a different story with Bobby.

Bobby? But–

This– “Dear Jada, I should have known “you’d figure it all out. “I’ll confess anyway. “You might as well have it all tied up in a bow. “I faked being Everett to get out of Bayview. “I faked being integrated to get close to you. And, yes, I stabbed Rafe to get him out of our way.”

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But you said, that– he told you he didn’t stab Rafe when you saw him before.

He did. “Listen, I guess I was going down for Rafe eventually, “but that’s not why I’m doing this. “This is because you are never going to take me back. “No matter what I did, no matter how clever I was “about it, I lost you forever, and that means I don’t have anything left to live for.” “Look in the bottom of the dresser. “I put the gloves I wore when I attacked “the commissioner in there. “Rafe’s blood is on them. “More proof for you. Maybe they’ll give you a promotion.”

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[exhales deeply]

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[knocking on door]

Ava?

Mm, Melinda Trask. [chuckles] Private sector’s newest convert. Still dressing like you work for the government, though.

Have I done something to offend you?

Today? Nah. When you were a DA–

OK, all right. I get that, but we’re pulling on the same side of the rope now, though, right?

Eight hours a day.

All right, look, I get that you have issues with me, as I do with you, but I will– I will never forget what your son did to help my daughter, Haley. Marrying her so that she can get her green card? It was noble, so I’m grateful to him. And I think that if my Haley were still here, she would want you to know that, too.

I am, uh– I am very sorry for your loss.

Thank you. She was a wonderful young woman, and it was incredibly painful when she so tragically died at Kristen’s hands. But if I can set aside that wrenching pain for the hours a day that I have to be around Kristen DiMera, the woman who took the light of my life away, then maybe there’s hope for you and I.

Maybe there is. Is there something I can do for you?

Uh, yeah. I was just reviewing the newest employee contracts. Gabi hired a woman to work directly for her. I don’t know if you’ve met.

Yeah. Connie Viniski, we have met.

Oh, after I pulled the file, I encountered something a little strange. [soft dramatic music]

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So there was one kiss and then an escalation?

No. No. There was– I mean, there was a second kiss. We kissed another time.

For practice?

[chuckles] Gabs, do you think this is fun for me?

Sorry. Go on.

So Harris came back. He was sniffing around, asking a lot of questions.

And Ava already said that you two were a thing.

Exactly. But we needed to, you know, send the point home, cover for all the time that we were spending together, so I kissed her. [dramatic music]

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[exhales sharply] You kissed Ava?

Yes, but it was only to keep up our cover.

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So for show?

Yes, just like I told you.

Yeah, I know. I know. I, uh, don’t wanna overreact. It’s just me in prison. You out here macking on Ava.

I really wish you wouldn’t put it like that.

Oh. Oh I suppose you didn’t have a choice.

No, I didn’t. Everything conspired to put me in that situation.

So that’s it?

That is it. Two kisses, OK? One for Chad’s benefit. One for Harris’s. That’s it.

Yoo-hoo. Sorry to interrupt.

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Show me where you’re looking.

Right here through the window. It’s hard to see through the bars, but across the road.

Er, it’s part– it’s part of a– of a billboard. Uh, a distant–

Yeah, it’s a– an image, but it’s cropped. Is it a logo?

Uh, skates? Ice skates, maybe?

Maybe rollerblade. Could it be an advertisement for a skating rink? What are these numbers here? What is that. — — just wait. ?

An address, maybe. Area code.

Sorry, we are closed. Private event.

Oh, no, Stefan, this is Connie Viniski. You met her at EJ’s press conference.

Right.

It’s nice to see you again, Mr. DiMera, especially now that I’ve gotten to know your wife.

I hired her at Gabi Chic. She’s my new assistant.

Oh, great. [soft dramatic music] Connie? [whistles]

Connie.

Sorry. This place is so nice. I wish I would have come here with my old boyfriend. That would have been special.

Uh, is there a reason that you’re here right now?

Yes. Although a little birdie told me you two were celebrating your anniversary, so maybe it’s not the best time?

Oh, that’s OK. Just tell me why you’re here.

Actually, it’s about Ava Vitali. [dramatic music]

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Yeah, I met Connie a few times, actually, and I didn’t connect the name until I was looking at the file.

And you saw something strange? OK, well, first, um, wait. Where did you meet her.

At small bar about a year ago. She was there on a blind date with Li Shin.

[chuckles] I’m– I’m sorry. Connie and Li? OK, that is a strange match.

Yeah, for sure. But I was there, too, obviously. I was also on a blind date with Alex Kiriakis.

Oh. OK. And?

Well, I– I recognized the address that was on one of Connie’s forms, and I saw that she’s now living in Li’s old apartment. I mean, how weird is that? [ominous music] [indistinct radio chatter]

My God. None of this feels real.

How I wish it weren’t.

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I’m gonna take these down to forensics. There’s obviously some dried blood on them. Let me see if anything matches Rafe’s blood.

I’m sure you want that, too. Wait, we didn’t finish reading the note.

“The only thing left to say is I’m sorry “to you, to Rafe, “to Stephanie, “and especially to Everett. “He didn’t deserve any of this. “Maybe we can both be at peace now. Sincerely, Bobby.” [somber music]

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[sobs]

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Well, it looks like I’ve taken all the evidence that I need. Wait. What– [tense music] Oh, my God. He dialed .

What?

He called emergency, but he didn’t hit send.

It never went through?

Uh– this doesn’t make any sense. Why would he– why would Bobby wanna kill himself but try to call for help? [dramatic music]

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Well, maybe Connie didn’t know that Li lived there. Look, Wendy’s name was on the apartment. I don’t think Li’s name was even on that lease.

OK, but still, er–

But still what?

I ran into Connie another time. It was Valentine’s day, and she sort of blew up at me and started blaming me for Li’s death.

Based on what?

No idea. And then I saw her a third time. She sought me out to apologize. Said she realized that Li’s death wasn’t actually my fault. I mean, she seemed sincere.

Oh man, oh man. This is a lot of fallout from one blind date.

Tell me about it.

Yeah. Well, I guess we’ve deduced that Connie is, um, eccentric?

Yeah. [laughs]

To put it mildly. Whew, you know. And regarding Li, maybe, you know, they had that date. She was smitten, and then maybe she just– she couldn’t stop thinking about what life might have been. I don’t know.

After one blind date?

I’m just trying to theorize here. I don’t know. You know, maybe, um, she’s lonely. She’s lonely, and maybe she did know that Li lived there. Right? And so living there herself brings her some kind of creepy comfort.

OK. That is very creepy.

I’m just saying.

And I don’t know. Between, like, my strange interactions with her and her living in that apartment?

What? No, come on. It’s not like she killed the guy.

[chuckles] Yeah. OK.

So Ava sent you?

Oh, no, not exactly. It was my idea once I heard you were both here. She needs these documents signed, and she was going to messenger them over.

But you decided to come here instead?

I like to do things in person.

Oh.

I assume you know Ava?

Oh, he knows Ava real well.

We used to be, uh, partners in this place.

Oh, right. I heard about that. Gabi wasn’t kidding.

Well… OK. All done.

Great. Thank you. Now don’t give business another thought. You two were separated for a long time, and you deserve to spend your anniversary in peace. [soft dramatic music]

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She’s certainly interesting.

She’s a little off-kilter. But you saw for yourself, she makes up for it with her enthusiasm, and she’s a decent assistant. I mean, she’s already made my life that much easier, even if I can do without interruptions like that one.

Well, I’m sure she just wants to impress you. I guess off-kilter is OK if it means you have somebody you can depend on.

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Well?

OK. It is an area code for Missouri. Covers Jefferson City, Columbia, Hannibal, and Poplar Bluff.

Poplar Bluff?

Gateway to the Ozarks. Built on the banks of the mighty Black River and home of none other than Clyde Weston. [dramatic music]

OK, so if the billboard outside the window has an area code for Poplar Bluff–

Clyde could be holding Abigail in his old hometown. How long has it been since he’s lived there. Any idea?

I don’t know. I’m sure quite a while. But I bet he still has contacts there.

And maybe even our Abigail.

Well, one way to find out.

Let’s go. [soft dramatic music]

Mm. I can feel those inhibitions just melting away as we speak.

Mm, exactly. And I, for one, am very glad that our anniversary is back on track.

You don’t fool me. I see you got your eye on your schedule just counting the hours before you take me to bed.

I admit to that unashamedly.

And I’ll make you a promise before we get there.

Does it have something to do with those aforementioned inhibitions?

I’m going to make it my mission to make sure that you forget about those kisses with Ava.

Good. So does this mean we’re OK?

Yes. I overreacted before. And I’m sorry about what I said to Connie about how well you know Ava.

It’s fine.

I just hate the idea of someone else messing around with my husband. But since it was just two kisses, I suppose that I can let it go. [romantic music]

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[laughs] No. Maybe you do have a point. Connie didn’t kill Li. Gil Carter did.

And I killed Gil.

Completely justifiable, by the way.

Yeah. Two people killed in the same apartment. You know, that’ll definitely drive down the rents.

Mm. I hadn’t thought of that. Maybe that’s why Connie took the place.

I suppose it would have been fun to blow Gabi and Stefan out of the water right then and there, but maybe it’s better if I hold on to this info for now. That way I can be sure and find the perfect time to drop the ball. [eerie music]

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Bye-bye, Bobby. [chuckles]

Could it be that Bobby changed his mind after taking the pills?

Or maybe he was Everett by that point. [somber music] Maybe he realized that he was in distress, realized what Bobby had done and tried calling for help.

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Maybe.

But then he was too weak to press send. Oh, God, that is so heartbreaking. [sobbing] Poor Everett.

Poor Bobby.

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[light music]

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What do you think about this: “Chic is Back”? We’ll splash some magazines across the country, do a targeted ad campaign across socials, and maybe even throw a little TikTok dance in there because why not? You like?

Yeah, yeah. Sounds great.

You sure?

Yeah, it’s terrific, really.

Hmm. So then why do you seem kind of anxious?

Look, this is– it’s my first project with DiMera, and I want it to go well for both of us.

That’s the goal.

Listen, I meant to ask. How is your brother doing? How’s Rafe?

He’s the same, unfortunately.

I’m sorry to hear that. And I do hope that he makes a full recovery and that they catch whoever attacked him. [dramatic music]

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[crow caws]

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I’m not a murderer.

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You were freed from Bayview on the same day that Rafe was stabbed. And when Stephanie came to visit you shortly after it happened, she told me that you had just gotten out of the shower.

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So what were you doing in there? Washing off evidence from a bloody crime scene?

No.

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That’s not what I was doing.

Then why do you look so guilty, Bobby?

[chuckles] I don’t know how many times I can tell you, Jada. I’m not Bobby.

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You know what? I’m gonna put this as plainly as possible for you. You are my best suspect in two stabbing attacks. And my next move is going to be to get on that phone, call in some experts, and they’re gonna come down here, and they’re gonna evaluate you. And I am sure, in fact, that they are gonna tell me that you are Bobby and you are not Everett. And at that point, you better come up with something more convincing than these lame denials.

Fine! Fine.

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[sighs] I’m Bobby.

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I admit it. But… I did not stab Li. And I did not stab Rafe.

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[sighs]

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But I can tell you who did.

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Oh, really? Who?

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[sighs]

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[chuckles] Gloves to plant gloves. It’s not OCD if you’re doing it to stay out of prison. [knock at door]

Everett, I need to talk to you. Everett, are you in there?

That gossipy little gadfly. What the hell does he want?

I just want to talk to you about Stephanie.

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Hey, Jada, I know you’re super busy right now, but I just wanted to give you a heads-up. Well, I just ran into Leo Stark, and you’re not gonna believe this, but he’s starting to suspect that… Everett might still be Bobby. Don’t worry, though. I think I convinced him to keep his mouth shut. At least I hope I did, but…[sighs] that’s the last thing we need is for Lady Whistleblower to publish that in “The Spectator.”

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[knocking]

Chad.

Hey, Jack.

Hey.

I just heard Xander gave you back his half of the paper. That’s the best news I’ve heard all day.

Thanks.

Yeah, I look forward to working together.

Me too.

So what do you want to– you here to talk shop?

No. No, actually, I’m here to talk about Abigail.

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

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I’ve just come from the lab where, as you know, the process has been painfully slow in enhancing our video of the woman that Clyde claims is Abigail.

Yeah, I’ve been– been checking in every day. Yeah, resolution isn’t getting any better, so… Bid you have a breakthrough or what?

Not exactly. I did recruit the help of an old friend, a photojournalist who’s introduced some innovative AI techniques into the mix. [dramatic music] But if that doesn’t work– the guys were pretty frank with me– they won’t be able to help us anymore.

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Wow, OK.

So I wanted you to know that today we’re gonna find out if the video is a dead end or not.

OK, and if it is?

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Then I go back to Boston, and I tell Jennifer that we’re back to square one, as if she wasn’t upset enough when I told her that we dug up Abigail’s grave.

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Well, Jack, look, if it doesn’t pan out, we got nothing.

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Abigail’s grave is empty, and Weston’s in solitary, so we can’t ask him questions.

[sighs]

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Well, if it isn’t true… I can’t rest until Abigail’s back with us, resting in peace.

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[sighs] Look, I’m going back there right now. I’m gonna see if I can speed things up, OK?

OK, wait. Jack, wait.

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Everett, are you there, bro? Bro? Does he even like to be called bro? Who cares what he likes? He dropped Stephanie like a hot rock, and that was very not OK. Well, I guess you’re not there. Maybe I’ll just see you at the office. [candle clatters] [tense music] Maybe not. Everett!

[mouthing words]

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Well, evidently you don’t want to talk to me, so…I’ll see you later.

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[sighs] That was close. [sighs]

Go ahead. Tell me, Bobby. If it wasn’t you, then who stabbed Detective Hernandez?

OK. OK. Just– [dramatic music]

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Just– just give me a second. [clears throat] It was–

It was?

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Um–

What? What’s wrong?

Sorry. I don’t– I don’t– I don’t feel that well.

Mm.

I don’t know.

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Yeah. Me too. I’m counting on Jada to find the bastard that did this to my brother. And when she does– [phone ringing] Oh, this might be the hospital about Rafe.

Yeah, yeah, take it.

Oh, it’s Stefan. Hey, honey. What’s up?

I need to see you. I’m at the Bistro. How soon can you get here?

Well, Ava and I are in the middle of something right now, the Gabi Chic launch campaign, remember? Can it wait?

No, it can’t.

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Stefan, what’s going on? [dramatic music]

I’d rather we discuss it in person.

OK, I’m on my way over.

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Is everything OK?

I don’t know. Stefan has something to tell me, apparently. Needs to be in person. He wants me to come to the Bistro.

Oh. I hope it’s nothing bad.

I guess I’ll find out. I’m sorry, Ava. I–

Oh, no, no, no, no. Don’t–don’t worry about it. You go. Go, go. Mm-hmm. [chuckles]

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Oh, damn. Why do I not feel so well all of a sudden?

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[tense music]

How gullible do you think I am?

Yeah.

This isn’t second grade, Bobby. You can’t fake sick and have Mommy come pick you up from school.

I’m not–[laughs] I’m not faking it. I– Sorry. I just–I don’t– [sighs] I don’t feel that well. My head’s sort of spinning, and… [sniffs] I don’t think you want me to vomit on your shoes, do you?

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Damn it, Bobby.

Just give me a sec. I got to go.

No, I just need a name! [phone ringing] [sighs]

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Commissioner Hunter.

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Gloves, check.

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Note, check.

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One more thing.

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Before you leave, I just wanted to say, you know, the half of the paper that I bought from Gwen, it belongs to you. So, you know, I’d be happy to–

No, no, no, no, no. Chad, I want you to keep it. It was always meant to be Abigail’s, and maybe– [dramatic music] [sighs] I can’t even allow myself to think that. In any event, someday it’ll go to Thomas and Charlotte. That’s what my Abigail would want. And that’s the way it should be.

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[sighs] [jazzy music] Greetings, greetings.

Hi.

You know what I was thinking about on the way over here, Chadwick? That if we put you in a nice turtleneck, a paperboy hat, gave you a lovely Irish brogue, you’d make a great Cormac or an Angus or something.

Great.

Anyway, I have what you might call a good problem. Lady Whistleblower has too many gossip items to choose from. Should she write about Alex Kiriakis, who’s out as Victor’s heir; or Xander Cook, who’s been bitten by the acting bug, set to star in “Body & Soul,” a dead-in-the-water soap revived by none other than Salem’s former mayor Abe Carver; or do I turn the lens inward this week?

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What does that mean?

Well, well, somebody’s up from his little shluffy. What I mean is that Everett is back post-Bayview, and the question of the hour is, does he seem like himself to you?

Wouldn’t know. I haven’t spoken to him much.

Hmm, could be because he’s holed up in his room at the Salem Inn, hardly ever emerging, likely ruminating over his other, very nasty personality that he has finally shoved away, and he’s ordering takeout from that Chinese place that’s always forgetting the napkins.

So you haven’t seen him much either, then.

No, and not for lack of trying. I knocked on his door earlier, and he totally blew me off.

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[tense music]

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Well, when you find out, you let me know immediately. Thanks. [sighs]

Bad time?

Oh, I am up to my eyeballs here. But no, we need to debrief.

Yeah. Have you talked to Everett?

I did.

What did he say?

He admitted to faking Everett’s reemergence just so he can get out of Bayview.

Oh, my God. So we were right.

Yep, we were. And you know what else he admitted to?

What?

He said that he only pretended to be reintegrated just so that people wouldn’t suspect that he was Bobby.

So he was pursuing you. That’s why he stabbed Rafe, to get him out of the way.

Well, he vehemently denied doing that, but this is the curious part. He said that he knows who really did.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Did he say who?

No. As soon as I started pressing him for specifics, he conveniently got sick, and he said he had to go home.

Huh.

[groans] Oh, God. There it is. Just–[groans] [sighs] God. [sighs] What is wrong with me? [breathing heavily] [groans]

Well, I hope I am not interrupting.

No, no, no, not at all. I’m just working on the ad campaign for Gabi Chic relaunch. And so far, we’ve got “Chic is Back.”

Mm. How about… [clears throat] “Chic Never Left”?

Oh. I like that.

Good. [both chuckle]

I did a little summer internship with Dior many moons ago. Where is Gabi?

She had to leave.

Why?

Oh, well, Stefan summoned her to discuss something that apparently he could not talk about on the phone.

OK, this is only her second day. That’s unacceptable.

Yeah, well, actually, I told her she could go. [dramatic music]

Why would you do that?

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Because I fear that the inevitable is about to happen, and I figure, why not just get it over with?

Oh, God. What are you talking about, right? I mean, come on. You got to be serious.

OK, I just– I just feel– look, I have this terrible feeling that in spite of all of his protestations, Stefan is planning on telling Gabi that we slept together while she was in prison.

[sighs]

Why is there a “closed” sign on the door? What’s going on? What’s wrong?

I would like a little one-on-one time with my wife.

Really? Now?

If not now, when?

I don’t know, maybe when I’m not in the middle of a campaign prelaunch. Stefan, this is crunch time. I have a Zoom meeting with an investor in Dubai in, like, two hours.

It’s tomorrow, your meeting.

How’d you–

You share your calendar with me, remember?

OK, well, still.

I missed you. Cariña… is it OK for me to miss my wife?

I’ve missed you too. And believe me, I hate that I’m working at DiMera and you’re not. But you got to understand how important this is to me. If we want Gabi Chic to be a global brand, it’s gonna take a lot of my time and attention.

OK, I completely understand. Just give me a minute, OK?

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What are these for?

[laughs] You really have to ask?

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Happy anniversary to the love of my life.

Oh.

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Do you think I should have kept knocking or throwing little pebbles at his window, maybe?

No, absolutely not. And I wouldn’t take it personally, OK? Everett’s just focusing on his mental health right now, so probably just needs some space.

Hmm. You don’t think they released him from Bayview prematurely, do you? I know that Dr. Evans knows her stuff, but you’re kind of the DID expert around here.

Leo.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have–

No, don’t be sorry. Just don’t– I’m sorry, I’m just– you know, I’m a little bit edgy right now.

Oh. Oh, trust me, I get it. Beneath this veneer of lighthearted cheekiness, I’m pretty much always on edge. Like, right now, for instance, listen to this. [jaw clicking]

Ugh.

I know, right? One of the ways that my edginess manifests itself is with my jaw clicking. I mean, Xander’s out. Jack is in. Crazy times around here.

Yeah, things are definitely changing.

Seismically, Chadwick. And when I heard that one of the old owners was back, I couldn’t help but wonder if that meant Ms. Guinevere Rizczech was on her way back too.

Nope. Perish the thought.

Yes, well, as you know, she hated me in the end, which I deserved. But she was the best friend I ever had, that I ever will have. And I threw it all away. [dramatic music] Oh, my gosh, I just realized, today is her anniversary. [breathes deeply]

Oh, my God, Stefan, I’m so sorry. With Rafe’s stabbing and everything going on at Gabi Chic–

You forgot our anniversary.

[sighs] I feel awful.

Well, you should. You should feel terrible.

[sighs]

OK, but seriously, though, how could you forget? We’ve gotten married twice on this day.

Oh, well, I’d rather forget that whole disastrous Dimitri-Gwen double wedding. But still, I totally blanked. I’m sorry.

Gabi, sweetheart, it’s OK. I just thought that maybe you were expecting something, you know, a nice romantic dinner, a fancy bottle of bubbly…

Mm.

Maybe my famous squid ink linguine.

Famous squid ink linguine? You don’t have one of those.

Yes, I– well, after I watch the internet tutorial, maybe I do.

Oh.

Anyway, I just– I wanted you to be surprised. [tender music]

I was surprised. This is so sweet, mi amor. Thank you.

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You didn’t think that was your only surprise, did you?

Mm.

Oh-ho-ho. My dear Gabriella, we’re only just beginning.

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[sighs] God, I can’t believe it’s been a year since Gwen and Dimitri had that double wedding with Gabi and Stefan.

Well, I don’t think a toast is in order.

No, more like a crying jag– for me, anyway. Do you know that the two of them never even officially got divorced?

Well, I take it, it still bothers you.

Yeah, yeah, it still bothers me. I threw away my entire friendship with Gwennie, my beautiful, witty, loyal BFF who stood by me through thick and thin for, what, some fickle schlimazel who then unceremoniously dumps me for I don’t even know who. That story he told me in that poorly written breakup letter didn’t even make any sense.

What’d he say?

[sighs] He said he met some guy in prison. I could see it now, the two of them in the prison library, reaching for the same copy of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” locking eyes, and then what? They get released at the same time? Part of me wonders if it’s even true.

What, you think he’s making it up?

I wouldn’t put it past him. Maybe he doesn’t want me to know.

Know what?

Well, that he’s going back to Gwen so he could, like, turn on the charm, wine and dine her, flash that perfect smile, and then reclaim his inheritance. I wouldn’t be surprised if, right now, the two of them are on a ski lift in the French Alps, doubled over in laughter.

It’s summer.

Oh. Well… [sighs]

OK, look, I think– I think this is all a stretch, to be honest.

Well, Dimitri is your nephew. You tell me, have you heard from him?

No, I haven’t, and I probably never will. OK, let me ask you this. Would it be less upsetting if– if he went back to Gwen than if he ended up with another man? [dramatic music]

Mm. I think it’d be more upsetting if he went back to Gwen because I’d be worried that he would break her heart into a million pieces all over again.

OK, look, I’m no shrink, obviously, but I don’t think sitting around, coming up with a bunch of crazy ideas is doing any good.

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Yeah, I know.

Mm.

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I guess I just miss them both…a lot. I wish things had turned out differently.

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God, no wonder Everett was so cold to me.

Because he is not Everett.

Right. OK, and just so I’m understanding this correctly…

Mm.

Everett– sorry, Bobby says that he knows who stabbed both Li and Rafe?

Yes, but every time I ask him to name names, he conveniently finds a way to table the conversation.

So you don’t think he was really sick, then?

No, I don’t.

Then why’d you let him leave?

I had no choice. There’s not enough evidence to hold him here.

But he admitted that he lied to get out of Bayview.

That’s not a crime.

OK, but now that he knows we suspect him, he could skip town. Who’s to say he’s not packing his bags right this second?

Could be. But there’s no legal means to stop him. Stephanie, my hands are tied.

Well, mine aren’t. I don’t have to follow police procedure, so I’m heading over there right now.

Stephanie. Stephanie, wait.

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[sighs]

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[groaning]

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What is this?

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Digoxin. May cause– oh, God. Oh, who cares? [groans]

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Don’t you think that you’re being a little paranoid about the whole Stefan situation? Just a word of advice. Stop bringing it up in public places. You never know who may overhear you.

Excuse me!

And who might you be?

I’m Connie Viniski, Gabi’s new executive assistant.

Oh, right, right. She did mention that she hired an assistant. I’m Ava Vitali.

Pleasure to meet you. And where is Gabi?

She’s not in at the moment.

Oh, well, she told me to be here at : a.m. sharp. I even brought her a latte. Extra foam, et cetera.

Hmm, well, I would love a latte, extra foam, et cetera. Thank you, dear. [sighs] Oh, my God, that is awful! What did you put in that? [suspenseful music]

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[knocking]

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Who wants a latte?

Just come in. Go.

[chuckles]

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Oh, that’s just a plain old cup of Joe. I didn’t put anything in– not in that one, anyway.

Oh.

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[labored breathing]

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Who wants a latte?

Just come on. Get in. Get in. God.

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Oh, my God. Connie. [groaning] Oh, God. Come on. Come on. Oh. [groans]

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OK.

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……. It’s just–

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OK, Leo, buddy, my friend.

[chortles]

Look, you can’t stare into the rearview mirror for too long, right? You got to look forward. You know, eyes on the road ahead.

Yeah, I know.

Yeah.

I know. I’m trying. I’m sorry, Chadwick. I didn’t mean to lay all this on you.

No, no, no. It’s fine. It’s–it’s fine. And honestly, you know, I– I hope for good things for you. I hope they’ll happen for you, you know, and I think they will. OK? I mean, you got a lot going for you.

Like what? Don’t hold back. [somber music]

[chuckles] OK. OK.

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You’re smart. Yeah. You’re funny. You make me laugh.

Oh.

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You think I’m a hunk. No? OK, look. You at least try to be a better person.

But I rarely succeed. Thank you, Chadwick. That really meant a lot.

And in the meantime, it’s OK to feel lonely. You know, moving on from the love of your life, some days, is impossible.

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Look, I know about what’s going on with Abigail.

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It’s my job to know.

No, no, yeah, right.

I assume there haven’t been any updates?

Not yet.

Well, I just want to say, I hope you don’t ever have to move on.

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Really? Another surprise?

Yes, another surprise. And I actually surprised myself a little bit.

Really?

I wrote you a poem.

[gasps]

And I started it while we were apart, and I finished it last night in hopes that I could recite it to you on our anniversary.

Oh, I know you can sing and play the piano. I had no idea you were a poet.

Oh, don’t call me that yet. You haven’t heard it. But know that I fully intend to put it to music and sing it to you one day.

I would love that.

OK, here goes. [clears throat] All right.

Mm.

[sighs] [tender music]

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[sighs] Like the river to a stream…

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Or the ocean to a bay…

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We’re believing in a dream that…

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Seems too far away.

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Like the harbor to a sailor who’s too long been at sea…

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You are everything to me.

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I see you in the stars, and you are the brightest one by far.

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[sighs] I love everything you are. And I need you right beside me, with your love’s pure light to guide me.

Oh, Stefan. [chuckles]

Like the theater when the playwright sees his name on the marquee or a moment in the spotlight for a first-time nominee, whatever else there is…

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Means nothing much, you see?

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‘Cause you are everything to me.

So beautiful.

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[sighs]

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Happy anniversary, my darling.

Happy anniversary, mi amor.

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Would you be a doll and bring me some sweetener for this, Cathy?

It’s Connie.

[chuckles] Right, Connie.

And I work for Gabi.

And Gabi works for me, so chop-chop. [claps] Go.

The break room’s around the corner.

[groans]

You don’t think that she heard us talking about Stefan, do you?

Well, I mean, we’re just lucky that she didn’t come seconds sooner. [phone beeps]

Oh.

What? What is it?

It’s Gabi.

Well, what did she say?

Oh, she’s not gonna come back. She’s taking the rest of the day off. She and Stefan are celebrating their anniversary.

All right, well…

[sighs]

I guess you have nothing to worry about.

Yes, you’re right. You’re right. You’re right. I just need to chill out.

Mm-hmm.

[sighs]

Oh, look who’s back just in time. We have a scheduled budgetary meeting or more like a powwow.

Where’s my desk?

Why don’t you ask Gabi? Ta-ta, darling. [dramatic music]

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Well, no one’s using this one.

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– * Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo *

Don’t mind if I do.

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[knocking]

Everett?

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[knocking] Everett, come on.

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Here.

How did you get–

Let’s just say the manager doesn’t need to know that I don’t have a warrant. Let’s do it.

[sighs] I just hope that we’re not too…

[gasps] Oh!

Late. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. What happened? [tense music]

Everett. Everett, wake up.

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Jada, is he–

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[dramatic music]

He’s still breathing.

Thank God.

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There’s a pulse. But it’s very, very weak.

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Bobby. Bobby, what did you do?

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[mumbles incoherently]

What?

[mumbles]

What?

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How many of these did you take?

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I didn’t take any.

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Well, Connie, darling, at long last, you’ve washed your hands of the Bobby problem. [suspenseful music] And now you can focus on making Gabi and Stefan pay for what they did to Li. And, oh, will they ever pay.

OK, I just– I just feel– look, I have this terrible feeling that in spite of all of his protestations, Stefan is planning on telling Gabi that we slept together while she was in prison.

And lucky me. The perfect ammunition just fell right into my lap.

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[tender music]

Stefan, that poem was so beautiful.

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I can’t take the credit. You Need to thank my muse.

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The woman who inspires me, who I fall more and more in love with every day.

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[chuckles]

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To the year ahead.

Best one yet. [glasses clink]

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[dramatic music]

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Guinevere, you actually answered. What do I want? Well, I was just thinking about you. I know that today is your anniversary, and I was wondering– Go screw myself? OK, that’s fair enough. But listen, Gwennie, I–

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Chad was right. I should have just left well enough alone. [sighs]

Chad.

Hey. Back already.

And I’ve got it. I’ve got our video.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[light music]

Oh, no! I overslept. I have to get going. I have to get–

Oh, shh, just slow down. You don’t have to be anywhere.

What? No, I have to go. I have to go open the–

You are so confused. You took the morning off from the bakery, remember?

Oh.

Yeah.

So you mean–

I mean that the morning belongs to us.

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Oh, G, you got to stop. [sighs]

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You know… it’s surreal that we’re doing this.

[chuckles] I know, right? But it is % real. “Body & Soul” is relaunched today.

[chuckles] And we are in charge.

Oh, baby.

Yeah. [laughter]

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[phone rings]

Jada. Hey, any news?

Hey, yeah, I just talked to Marlena, and I told her our theory that Everett never reemerged and that Bobby is still in control.

What did she say?

Well, she’s limited by confidentiality. But reading between the lines, I’d say she agreed with us.

Wow. So we really are on the right track. And how did she react when you told her that we think that he may have stabbed Rafe?

Well, I’m keeping that on a need-to-know basis.

OK, yeah, good idea. I know we may not fully understand what Everett’s capable of, but… for him to have done something like that, it’s just really hard for me to wrap my head around. [dramatic music]

Uh-oh. What did Everett do now?

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Who wants a latte?

Just come in. Get in. Get in. God. I thought we agreed we would not be seen together.

Well, good thing you closed that door, then.

This is an idiotic risk for both of us. I told Jada I know who really killed Li Shin.

When you were Bobby, not Everett. Wait, which one are you?

[laughs] That’s hilarious. But you’re begging for someone to catch a glimpse of us and connect the dots.

I’m not really worried, to be honest.

Why? Why not? What do you know that I don’t?

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I’d like to bring Bobby in for questioning, but I’m gonna have to handle it very delicately. In the meantime, don’t say anything about this to anyone.

Of course not.

I mean, the last thing we need is for someone else to know that we think that Everett is Bobby and that he might be the one who stabbed Rafe.

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I know this. I’ve got a perfect record. Whenever I commit a crime, I get away with it.

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

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Let me call you back. [sighs] Eavesdropper. Do you ever get tired of sneaking up on people?

Are you kidding? It’s a gift. And when it’s about Mr. Everett Lynch, I smell a story–or at least something that could have a negative impact on me.

Put that away.

Oh, come on! Help a girl out! These days, when I walk into “The Spectator’s” offices, I’m looking for the string quartet playing “Nearer, my God, to Thee.”

It’s hardly that bad.

Oh, really? A new old owner? Our intrepid editor fresh out of the loony bin? Let’s have it, Steph, because this impeccable tush is parked in an all-truth zone until you spill. [dramatic music]

OK. This goes no further than this table.

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Oh, yeah? Exactly how many crimes have you committed that you’ve gotten away with?

We’ll need a ruling from the judges because I’m not sure stabbing Commissioner Hernandez counts as my crime.

It certainly isn’t mine.

You’re the one who wanted a favor in exchange for keeping your mouth shut about Li.

Yeah, a favor, not a murder.

Oh, what did you think I was going to do when I said I’d get rid of him, gift him a cruise around the world?

[sighs] [laughter] OK, listen, I don’t know you. I don’t like you. You’re not my friend. So I hope you understand when I say I never wanna see you again.

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Fine. Your wish is my command.

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Mayor Price.

[chuckles] Oh. Oh, I’m sorry about Rafe, Detective.

Thank you. And I saw the flowers that you and Abe sent to his room. They are so lovely.

Mm. Wish I could do more.

So do I.

Well, maybe you can. See, until Rafe is, you know, able and well enough to return to work, I need to appoint an interim commissioner.

OK, well, I will give whoever you appoint my full respect and cooperation. So who did you choose?

You.

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OK, I’ve stopped. But, Chanel, what’s wrong? Are you feeling OK?

Yeah, I feel fine. And I’m sorry if it feels like I’m pushing you away. It’s just that I can’t stop thinking about what the doctor said after we lost the baby.

You mean about waiting to months before trying to get pregnant again?

Yeah.

Yeah, but I thought we were OK ’cause you’re on the pill.

Yeah, I am. But after my miscarriage, I’m not taking any chances.

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Oh, yeah. So many fresh faces here. I just hope some of them show up for our open casting call.

Well, we certainly have a lot of roles to fill. We just have to do it quickly ’cause we need to get this show up and streaming before our fans get out of the habit of watching it every day. [knock at door] Oh. Let the auditions begin.

[laughs] Imagine, our next big star could be on the other side of that door.

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You wanted the top job once, and out of all the candidates now, you are by far the most qualified.

[sighs] I am flattered. I am, but… we’re talking about the man I love. I can’t just take his job.

Oh, but, honey, you’d only be taking it until he wakes up. And don’t you think the man you love would want the best person available working to find his attacker and bring the perpetrator to justice? Don’t we owe Rafe that?

It’s kind of hard for me to turn that down when you put it that way.

I’m not a politician for nothing, honey. So is that a yes?

Yes, it is. It will be my honor. And, Mayor Price, I am gonna do exactly what you said. I am gonna work nonstop, and I am gonna find that bastard who put Rafe in a coma.

Oh, oh, yes, I know. I know you will. Oh. Oh, I’ll get my aides to work right away on a press release today. And if you need anything, call me on the private line.

I appreciate that.

Oh, you’re looking at the Li Shin file? I–isn’t that case closed?

I reopened it.

Again?

Yes. Well, some new information has come to light. And there may be yet another suspect.

Ooh. Well, round them up, buckaroo! The last thing that this town needs is another killer on the loose. [dramatic music]

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Oops, almost forgot. The latte’s on me, but the doughnuts were $.. Money’s a little tight until my new job starts, so…

I’m not paying for these. I didn’t ask for doughnuts. I don’t like doughnuts.

They’re not for you, dum-dum. They’re for your detective lady friend. I figured you could use a little help in the wooing department.

[chuckles] Yeah. Nothing sexier than a box of doughnuts.

Attitude. I’m trying to help. You’re the one who has to keep pretending you’re someone you’re not. And Jada doesn’t even like Everett.

Won’t be an issue. Eh, after my recent breakthrough with Dr. Evans, Bobby and Everett have been integrated, so Everett can believably do anything that I want him to do. And he never has to find out about his ugly past.

Oh, Everett really owes you for keeping him locked up in that mental dungeon of yours.

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Let me get you some cash.

Hmm.

OK.

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Thanks. Oh, listen, I bought a baker’s dozen. How about a chocolate with sprinkles for my troubles?

[chuckles] Sure.

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[sighs]

OK, truth is, Everett and I are over. He broke up with me.

That cad! Steph, I’m so sorry.

Thanks.

I have to say I’m also a bit shocked.

Why?

Well, before Everett was sent to Bayview, he prattled on about you constantly. I mean, he laid it on a bit thick, but I would just take a Dramamine, and I’d be fine. But to hear him say it, this was a love story for the ages. The ages! Honey, the way I see it, something is off about this whole scenario.

[breathes deeply]

OK, Chanel, if you’re saying you don’t wanna make love until–

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, Johnny, that’s not what I was saying.

Oh.

I was saying that I usually take my birth control pill when I wake up at : a.m. But since I overslept, I haven’t taken it yet.

OK. OK. Whew. [both chuckle]

Thank you for understanding.

Yeah, of course. And… look… I don’t know if this is the right time to say this or not, but I know there’s a– a risk of another molar pregnancy in the future. And, you know, if that’s not something you feel like you can handle, then I just want you to know it’s OK, you know, if we don’t–

Johnny. Johnny, stop. I know that I was on the fence about having a kid before all of this, but if there’s one thing that I learned from this experience, it’s that when the time is right, it’ll be right. And I cannot wait to have a baby with you, if you’re good with that.

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You know, why don’t you let me show you…

Mm.

Instead of telling you?

[chuckles]

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Marlena, I am so glad you changed your mind.

Hey! Don’t call me Marlena.

Well, what do you– oh, I get it. She’s in character.

Oh! Of course, of course, of course. I apologize. You are the one and only Charlemagne.

I am the one and only Hattie Addams.

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Hattie?

I thought you left town.

I did leave town. I was trying to find myself. And I went everywhere, from a convent to a nudist colony. And what’s so strange is, it didn’t seem like I fit in anywhere. I mean, can you even imagine that? And then I remembered. I remembered that I fit in somewhere just fine. Right here in Salem, you know, when I was– when I was helping bring down Steve-ano for you all. I was pretending to be Marlena. So it occurred to me, my calling is, I am an actress.

Mm, I see. So showbiz is calling your name.

Yes. Then I got here and realized that that horrible strike was on. It went on for months and months.

Yeah, we heard about that.

Yeah. And then I was looking at the swaps, and I was–

The what?

I think she means the trades.

So I saw a casting notice for “Body & Soul.” So I jumped on a plane ’cause I’ve always thought I looked just like Charlemagne.

Mm-hmm. OK, well, I think we need to pause a moment because you may look like Charlemagne, but can you play the part?

Hey, I played Marlena, didn’t I?

You sure did.

Mm-hmm.

Now play Charlemagne. [dramatic music]

All righty, just give me a script.

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Come on, come on. I’ll show you Charlemagne.

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[sighs] I wish we could just lay here all day.

Yeah, me too.

Mm.

But we have breakfast with your mom, so we might wanna get going.

Yeah, but, you know, I have to get up at the crack of dawn every day to open the bakery, so I never get to stay in bed like this.

Yeah. You wanna reschedule?

[sighs] You know, my mom, she is chronically late…

Mm-hmm.

So I don’t know. Maybe just a few more minutes? Sure.

[laughs]

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Madam Mayor, I don’t want a murderer on the loose either, OK, but I have to proceed with caution. The same person who is a suspect in Li Shin’s murder, they may be tied to Rafe as well.

Really? So there are links between the two attacks?

There are.

Well, then all the more reason to act quickly.

Oh, yes, no, I have a plan, and I hope to execute that hopefully today. [tense music]

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Well, Bobby, Everett, and whoever else you’ve got in there, have a great life.

[chuckles] Try to keep the murders to a minimum, OK?

I’ll do my best. [laughter]

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[phone ringing]

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[clears throat] Jada.

Everett, hi. I’ve been thinking. I’m not happy with the way we left things the last time we saw each other, and so I was hoping that maybe we could talk?

Yeah, yeah, anytime.

I’m at work now. Can you come over?

I’ll be right over.

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[sighs]

Look, it’s not like Everett ripped my heart out and stomped on it. He told me he wanted to focus on his mental health. He didn’t think it was fair to ask me to wait for him while he got better.

But you would have waited, right? And Everett knew that, which confirms to me that he’s been acting very much not like himself since he was released from Bayview.

How so?

He has been moody and withdrawn, for one thing. The other day, I had to say his name three times before he heard it. It was almost like he didn’t recognize it. [gasps] Oh, my God. That would explain everything.

What do you mean?

What if it wasn’t his name? What if it wasn’t Everett that gave you the heave-ho after all? What if it was Bobby Stein? [gasps]

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[sighs] [sniffs] Mm. Coffee breath.

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Mm, mm, mm? Mm.

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[lock beeps] [suspenseful music]

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Well, let’s get you some sides.

Sides? I didn’t know we’re having lunch. I’ll have some French fries.

Sides as in audition scenes, Hattie.

I know what sides are. You just–you just had to say that, that’s all.

All right.

[clears throat]

So let’s try one, huh? We’ll see how it goes. You’re Charlemagne. And you will be Lorna, of course.

[sighs] Of course. [dramatic music]

All right. Is everything good?

Mm-hmm.

And action.

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[clears throat] I don’t know who you think you are, Lorna D-D-DeLor–DeLorean.

All right, cut. Cut. You know, let’s try getting some emotion in the scene. A little more emotion. Now, you just take it easy, and when you’re ready.

[sighs] [sighs] OK. [forcefully] I don’t know who you think you are, Lorna DeLor–

Uh-uh, cut. Cut. Your volume’s very, very impressive. But you need to make us care that Lorna is usurping Charlemagne’s position as the top diva in town.

What is all this sides and usurping? When are you gonna start talking English to a person?

Oh, dear Lord.

We love to hate Lorna, but we want to love you.

Oh, oh, oh! I got it. I got it. I got it! [clears throat]

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Who do you think you are?

Cut. Cut.

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What? What? Come on, you told me what to do, and I–and I did it, and– I don’t understand what you’re– I just said that to my boss, I mean, if I– if I get the job. I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to say that to you. I’m so sorry.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. No. No. No, that’s it. That’s it. You bring that emotion to the scene, and you won’t be just playing Charlemagne. You will be Charlemagne.

[gasps] I got the job? I got the job? [laughs]

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Oh, sorry I’m late.

Oh, no, no worries. We were late too.

Oh, well, then I don’t feel guilty. [laughs] I had to stop by the police station to give Detective Hunter Rafe’s job– temporarily, of course, oh. Oh, hi, darlings. Hi. [laughs] Mm.

Mwah.

Oh.

Hi, Paulina.

And I do have good news, I’m happy to say. Jada already has a suspect in Rafe’s attack.

Oh, wow, that is good news.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah. And I’m sure that he’ll pull through this. He already did once before.

Yeah, and we’re all praying that he will again. And the best welcome-back gift of all would be to have his attacker already behind bars, which I know is gonna happen soon because no one’s more motivated than Jada to get to the bottom of this. Mm-hmm.

And wasn’t Everett’s alter married to Detective Hunter? Because if Bobby is still in control, maybe he dumped you so he could be with her.

Oh.

[chuckles]

How lucky for us all that you’re a gossip columnist and not a psychologist. Leo, Bobby is not in control anymore. That’s why Marlena authorized Everett’s release.

So?

So your theory is ridiculous.

No, no, no, no, no. I think it’s– mental thesaurus, what are some antonyms for ridiculous? Plausible. Logical. Sensible. Credible. Yeah, that’s what my theory is. [scoffs] [knock at door]

Yeah, come in.

Hey.

Hey.

I… thought long and hard about what to bring you as a peace offering. [ominous music]

That wasn’t necessary, but thank you.

[chuckles] Listen, I– I know I crossed a line the other day in Rafe’s hospital room. You must be going through so much right now, and the last thing that I wanna do is make you uncomfortable at all.

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Right, well, I appreciate you saying that. I was actually pretty worried about you, to be honest.

Hmm?

You weren’t acting like yourself.

I can explain that. I– remember how I said that I was starting to feel some of Bobby’s feelings, like he’s part of me?

Mm-hmm.

That’s because he is a part of me. I have been doing therapy with Dr. Evans, and it’s been, like, incredible, like, better than I ever could have hoped for.

Well, that’s great.

Mm-hmm. It is.

Mm-hmm.

See, I asked her to hypnotize me again. And it was like this curtain going up. I started to remember all these things that I’d– I’d blocked out for years.

So your memory is back? Wow, that’s great. I mean, what a break for the both of us.

For both–what do you mean?

Everett, don’t you see?

Hmm?

Bobby knew who killed Li Shin. So that means that you now know too. And… you can finally tell me.

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Steel-cut oats, Mama?

I’m watching my cholesterol. But fair warning, I’m stealing a piece of your bacon.

[laughs]

I got you.

Well, then I might have to add some healthier options to the menu at the bakery, because I can’t lose a customer.

I would appreciate that. And, Chanel, well, I’m glad that Sweet Bits is still here. And I’m glad–I’m glad that you’re still here. And I’m glad that you’re– you’re both still here.

Me too. And yes, I’m still very sad about what happened, but I feel so lucky to get to see my Mama every day.

Aw. I’m the lucky one. [light music]

And Johnny and I were talking before. And someday, when the time is right, we will try again to start a family.

Oh, Chanel, oh. Oh, here come the waterworks.

[laughs] And when the time does come, we will be so blessed to have you by our side.

Oh, and I can’t wait to babysit– when the time comes.

Yes.

But what about that whole plan to move to LA?

You know, I’ve just– I’ve decided to find work around here. You know, Chicago has plenty of production. There’s a lot of unscripted stuff I can latch on to locally, so…

Oh, oh, yes. Those school board meetings on that Salem Channel, oh-ho-ho, they are full of drama, oh-ho-ho, let me tell you. They can give “Body & Soul” a run for the money. Mm.

Hattie.

Hmm?

Could I speak to Kate for a moment?

[scoffs] Yeah. Sure, go ahead. [dramatic music] What?

[clears throat]

Oh, yeah, why don’t I just– I’ll just– I’ll be waiting outside. Just wait outside a second.

[sighs] Abe, I know she looks the part, but she can’t act. She’s terrible.

Well, then we’ll hire an acting coach. I mean, you know, if we don’t get what we want, then we’ll make a change. But that look–that look.

[sighs] OK, OK. I’m going to defer to you. We have our Charlemagne.

[chuckles]

Hattie, you can come back in.

Yeah, yeah. Here I am.

Hattie.

Yeah, yeah.

You’re hired.

I’m hired?

Yeah.

Oh! Oh! Oh, that’s great! [cheering] Oh, my gosh. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You will not regret this.

I am already. Hmm.

Look, I have a quick errand that I have to run. Kate will go over the details of your contract.

Ah, great. Hey, hey, you know– you know that place in soap operas at the end of a scene where the actor just finishes what he’s gonna say and then he kind of just looks off and stares away for a long, long, long time? You know those moments? I’ve been practicing those for you. You ready? OK, here you go.

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Leo.

Mm.

I know you’re really excited. You’ve got this shiny new theory. You can’t wait to tell everyone. But you can’t.

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I could just make it a blind item.

About someone with multiple personalities and two loves? Everyone will know who you’re talking about. Not to mention, you’d be writing a blind item about your boss, who I doubt would take kindly to you making insinuations about his mental health in the paper he edits.

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Fine. Fine.

[sighs]

But at least give me this. Do you think I could be right?

Honestly?

Yeah.

No.

Oh. Well, I hope the creep at least, you know, ended things in person. Dimitri did it by snail mail. Talk about postage doo-doo.

Well, I’m sure that didn’t make it sting any less.

If Everett thought he was protecting you by breaking up with you, I could set the guy straight. In fact, I’d like to.

Oh, no, no. No, please. It will not help.

Unless it magically does.

Leo.

Uh-huh?

Drop it.

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[inhales sharply]

All right, I should get going. Always an adventure, Leo.

Mm. Well, don’t worry about me. I’ll just be here by my lonesome, putting my arrows back in my quiver. Did you ever notice that Cupid flew solo?

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Not gonna help. What does she know? It’s not like I’m without certain talents. Besides, when have I ever stayed out of anything? [sighs]

Listen, Jada, I will– I’ll tell you honestly, but it’s– I don’t know that it works exactly the way that you think that it works. Like, I’m thinking about it now, and– yeah, God, it’s just–it’s– it’s fuzzy.

Hmm. In other words, you still don’t wanna tell me what you saw the day Li Shin was murdered.

Well, Bobby’s the one who was stringing you along with that one, right?

Yeah, but you just told me that the two of you are now integrated. [tense music] You know, maybe Rafe was right. You know, maybe you didn’t see anything, so there’s nothing to remember.

Yeah.

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Or… maybe you don’t wanna tell me who stabbed Li Shin because that person is you.

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[laughs] Seriously? I barely knew the guy.

OK, how about Rafe Hernandez?

What about Rafe Hernandez?

Rafe and Li were stabbed and killed exactly the same way: a knife to the back.

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Now, I’m not sure what your motive would be to kill Li Shin– I mean, I don’t know if you have one that I’m aware of– but I can think of several reasons why you would want Rafe out of the way.

[inhales sharply] Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let’s just… [sighs] Slow this down a little bit, Jada.

Admit it. When Bobby emerged, you were all about us getting back together. And how many times did I have to tell you that I am in a committed relationship with Rafe?

Hmm.

You know what I think?

Hmm? I think that you pretended that Everett emerged. I think that you were Bobby when you went into Bayview. You were Bobby when you left Bayview. And you were Bobby when you stabbed Rafe in the back.

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[keyboard keys clacking]

There, that should do it. [dramatic music]

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“Never trash something you’re gonna need later on.” Abe Lincoln.

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Hello, Mr. Commissioner’s bloody DNA. Ready for your close-up?

[sighs] Could we get back to the negotiation? Your social media can wait, I’m sure.

[clears throat] All right, fine. Fine, fine, fine. So my pay. Now, you said something about scale, right? Is that pretty good money?

Yeah, that’s really good money…

Yeah.

For that job. You have no experience, remember?

Hey, you know what my experience is? This face. That’s my experience.

OK, well, remember back to when we were both working at a diner for $. an hour, and this is a lot better than that.

Yeah, well, I had great tips ’cause you know what? I gave great service.

I’m gonna give you a great tip. Just make sure you make your mark.

Yeah. Yeah. You know, I don’t know about this lowball offer. You know, I think I need some perks in here. I think I need– yeah, I need a motor home with a– with a color TV, a wide-screen color TV.

OK, I tell you what. You can watch your phone in your shared dressing room.

Well, OK, I’ll need a lot of jelly beans, a room full of jelly beans. And you can take out the green ones.

OK, well, I’ll tell you what. I’m gonna get you a garbage pail, and you can pick out whatever you want to.

And number three, I need my own makeup person.

Well, we can definitely do that, because the makeup person will be you.

I got to do my own makeup?

Did I mention hair? Because you’ll be doing your own hair as well. That is the offer.

Would Abe want an unhappy Charlemagne?

OK, you’re making a mistake if you think you can twist that man to your advantage. That’s not gonna happen. Now, do you wanna play the role of Charlemagne or not, Hattie? [dramatic music]

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Just show me where I sign.

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Oh.

[chuckles]

This is such a nice surprise. Ah! So I was just about to tell Johnny to hit you up for a job.

Oh.

Well, you know what?

Mm?

Great minds think alike. [chuckles] Johnny… look… I am going to need a professional director to bring out the latent talent in some of our less experienced actors. And I know this is not– it’s not the Hollywood blockbuster you dreamed of–

But it’s a job doing what I love.

Mm-hmm. And it is right here in Salem too.

Working with someone who I adore and respect. It’s everything I could ask for.

Oh!

This is amazing.

Yeah.

Congrats, Johnny.

Oh, yes. Hear, hear. Hear, hear.

Hear, hear.

Uh-huh!

Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

I know this is difficult to understand. But Bobby is– is gone. I don’t need him anymore.

So you say.

Talk to Dr. Evans. You know, I– I’m Everett.

Yeah, that’s cute. You know she can’t talk to me about your case. Unless you’re about to commit another murder, that is. Are you about to do that, Bobby? [tense music]

I’m not Bobby. And I’m not a murderer.

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You were freed from Bayview the same day that Rafe got stabbed. And then Stephanie went to visit you shortly after it happened, and she told me that you were just getting out of the shower.

Hmm.

Yeah, so what were you doing? Were you washing off evidence from a bloody crime scene?

[chuckles] No, that’s not what I was doing.

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Then why do you look so guilty, Bobby?

[laughs] Sorry. I–I’m not Bobby.

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I don’t know how many times I can tell you.

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OK, you know what? I’m gonna put this as plainly as I can. You are my best suspect in two stabbing attacks. Now, my next move is gonna get on the phone. I’m gonna summon some experts. They’re gonna come in here, they’re gonna examine you, and they’re gonna tell me, which I’m pretty sure, that you are still Bobby and you are not Everett. And then you better come back with some better– better responses than these lame denials and excuses.

Fine. Fine. [chuckles] I’m Bobby.

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I admit it.

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But I did not stab Li. And I did not stab Rafe.

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[inhales sharply, sighs]

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But I know who did.

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Gloves to plant gloves. It’s not OCD if you’re doing it to stay out of prison. [knock at door]

Everett, I need to talk to you.

[tense music]

[knock at door]

Everett, are you in there?

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No, no, no. My God. Mom, how could you do this? Hey, you’re back.

Yeah. Hi. Listen, Tate, there’s something–

I’m sorry, Holly. Before you say anything, I just got the worst news. My mom has been arrested. [tense music]

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Hey, sis.

Hey. I was wondering when you were gonna show up, not to clean up this absolute mess I’ve made of my life, but to tell me how very disappointed you are in me, tell me that you’re ashamed to be my brother, and that you are totally ready to disown me.

No. That’s not why I’m here. I came to say I’m proud of you. [tender music]

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– You know, the more I reflect on my last session with Everett, the more I begin to think that his reaction to the hypnosis was– was textbook.

What? Do you think that he was just telling you what you wanted to hear?

I’m feeling a little concerned that his integration is something he’s faking. [knocking at door]

Who is it?

It’s Abe.

Oh, oh. Come in, Abe.

Wow.

Hi.

Sorry to interrupt. Hello, Kayla.

Hi.

[laughs]

Your assistant said that you might be willing to talk.

Well, I’m always willing to talk. And I actually have a few minutes before my next patient–

Well, listen, if it’s private, I can step out.

No, no. Please, please, please stay. I’m just happy that I caught the two of you together.

Why? Is something wrong?

Uh, no. No, it’s all good. I’m just hoping that you two can help make it better.

Okay. I think you have our attention now. What is this about?

Well, ladies, I have an offer that you can’t refuse. [soft dramatic music]

Oh.

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All right. What do you think, big guy? A little higher? [baby coos] No? Like it right there? Okay, whatever you say.

Wow. What’s all this?

Very festive, huh? Jude helped me decorate, didn’t you, buddy? [baby giggles]

Well, you two did an excellent job. What’s the occasion?

Going away party– Eric and Nicole. They’re moving to Paris. [mellow acoustic music]

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Excuse me, sir. Did you remember to pack your razor?

Yes, I’ve got it.

[chuckles] Oh, and we’re gonna have to pick up one of those outlet converters. I guess we can do that at the airport.

Yeah. Yeah, sure. Oh, my dad said he could hold on to whatever doesn’t fit in our suitcase until we get a place in Paris.

Hmm. I’m sure EJ will burn whatever I have left behind.

Yeah. My God, I just had déjà vu.

Yeah?

Yeah. This was the same bag I was carrying when you stopped me from getting on that plane to Paris.

Oh. And look at that. Now we’re going together.

Yeah, we are. [gentle music]

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

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I’m sure you both heard about “Body and Soul” being canceled.

I did.

“Body and Soul”?

“Body and Soul,” it’s a soap opera, and Abe is a big fan. Well, was a big fan. We caught a couple of shows when he was living with us. And, you know, it was good.

Hmm.

Oh. Well, I’m sorry your soap opera got canceled.

Well, the good news is it might be making a comeback.

Oh.

Kate and I bought the rights, and we’re going to be producing it right here in Salem.

Oh. Well, that’s–that’s cute.

Well, I think you and Kate would make a good team.

And it might even be a boost to the local economy.

Well, that’s part of our pitch to the investors.

Well, of course, we will support you in any way we can, right?

Glad to hear you say that, because I am actually going to need your help.

Oh, are you looking for investors?

No. No. we’re looking for stars. [intriguing music]

I don’t think I heard you right. I have–I’ve committed multiple felonies. And you just said that you’re proud of me?

Not for the felonies, obviously. I’m proud of you for turning yourself in. You took responsibility for what you did, and that shows character.

As much as I appreciate approval from my big brother, I– I don’t know what character is gonna do when I’m doing hard time.

I cannot believe that this is happening, Holly. You know, my mom judges me for lying and sneaking around, and then she does this. I mean, I knew my mom has done some bad things in the past. But I genuinely thought that she was trying to, you know, be better. I really believed that when she told me. And then I find out from Lady Whistleblower, of all people, that my mom forged this letter that made it look like Alex was my great-grandfather Victor’s son. But it wasn’t Alex. It turns out it was Xander Cook that was his son.

Yeah, I know.

Wait, you–you knew?

Tate, my Grandma Maggie just told me the whole story. I’m sorry about your mom, really sorry. [somber music]

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Yeah, I don’t know. I– I guess it hasn’t really sunk in yet. I don’t know. Just, it feels like I’m in some kind of nightmare that I’m gonna wake up from. But I’m not, am I? This–this really happened.

Yeah, it did. And it’s terrible for your mom, for you, for your dad. But, hey, I have some good news. At least, I hope you’ll think it’s good.

Yeah, what is it?

My Grandma Maggie just asked me to live with her.

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Are you sure you’re okay about letting Holly stay in Salem?

No. No, I’m–I’m not. But you know how I always worry. And–and sometimes I worry for no reason at all. It’s just my nature, I guess.

No. You’re a caring mom.

Hmm. And sometimes a hovering one. You know what? Holly made a really good case, you know. She–this is her senior year. And she doesn’t want to leave her friends. And she’s not doing drugs anymore. I think she’s learned her lesson. And I now I have to learn to trust her. And Maggie is looking after her. And you know what? Not just Maggie, she does have other family, obviously– Sarah and Abe and Paulina.

Abe. Yeah, It’s very true.

Kind of like family, right? And I know they’ll be there for her if she needs them.

It’s very true.

I just– After everything that’s happened, I don’t want to disrupt her life more than I already have.

I get that. But I wasn’t just asking what it means for Holly.

Yeah. Well, obviously, I’m gonna miss my little girl like crazy.

Yeah.

But I do know that she will be surrounded by people who love her. But I’ve–I’ve got to let Holly live her life. And I need to focus on living mine with Jude, and with you. [tender music] And Eric, we’ve been waiting for this for so long. I mean, we– we have a baby together.

Yes, we do.

Then sometimes I– I wonder if I’m dreaming.

You’re not dreaming.

You sure? I mean, can you– can you pinch me, just in case?

No. I’ve got a better idea.

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You’re looking for stars?

Well, I should have said actors, who, I’m sure, will become stars once we get this show up and running.

Hmm. What does that have to do with us?

I–I think I know.

Of course you do, because you, Kayla Johnson, are the spitting image of Cassandra Lovegood. And you, Marlena Evans, you’re a dead ringer for Charlemagne de la Croix.

Are those the names of real people?

No. No. They’re the names of the people on the show, the characters.

Oh.

Abe thinks that we look just like them.

Because you do. I mean, it’s–it’s uncanny. Hey, look. Charlemagne has done her ,th episode.

Five thousand?

Mm-hmm. She’s been on the show for decades. Here, take a look. [intriguing music]

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Maybe a slight resemblance.

Slight? It’s uncanny, just like Kayla is for Cassandra. You know, I think that– actually, I know that the two of you would be perfect for the reboot of “Body and Soul.”

So now EJ is driving people out of the country.

Yeah. Well, you know, Eric and Nicole could have stayed, of course. But yeah, EJ’s making things difficult. So they just decided it’s not worth the trouble to stick around and have to put up with his machinations.

Yeah. Well, he’s the villain. Yet he’s punishing them as if they haven’t been punished enough.

He’s a DiMera.

Yeah, he is, through and through. That’s for sure. Well, look, at least Eric is taking that magazine job, right?

Yeah. Yeah, he is. It was still available. And so they’re– they’re gonna pack Jude up and move there.

Well, he was really happy about that job, you know. It’s good for his career, and, I don’t know, if you have to be exiled–

You could do a lot worse than Paris.

That’s true. So what about Holly? I mean, are they going to uproot her too?

No, they’re not. She’s gonna stay right here in Salem.

Mm-hmm. And then once my mom told me that she and Eric were moving to Paris, well, I told her I wasn’t going. Actually, I said I would refuse to go.

Wow. And she was just– she was okay with that?

No, not at all, especially not at first. But I don’t know. I think once she realized I’d be miserable if she forced me to leave my whole life behind, well, she, kind of, came around. And then when my Grandma Maggie said I could live with her, that did it. So she said I could stay.

Wow, that’s really great.

Yeah, but, Tate, I don’t want to act like this is all good news when you’re so upset about your mom.

[sighs] It’s okay. Yeah, I am. I just–I have to remind myself that she brought this on herself. You know, and as sorry as I feel for her, I’m really, really angry at her for all the lies she told and how many people she hurt. I guess there’s an upside, and I should look at that. And it’s that my mom won’t be policing me anymore. [soft dramatic music] So, you know– at least not for a while.

Right. And since my mom’s moving to another continent–

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We won’t have to sneak around anymore.

No, no more of that.

Tate, look, I know that it’s bittersweet with your mom being in serious trouble and my mom having to move to another country just because her husband turned out to be a lying bastard. But I’m so grateful that we have each other.

Me too. I’m so grateful.

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And Theresa, you might not have to do hard time. I want to see if I can negotiate a deal.

Really? You really think you can do that?

I’m going to try. But, as you’ve already pointed out, you are facing some serious charges. And there will be, no doubt, serious consequences.

There should be. I’ve hurt a lot of people, some that I really care about.

Look, there were some mitigating factors, all right? First, Xander and Sarah’s baby was returned to them shortly after you took her. And then there’s the issue of fraud– tampering with the briefcase and forging the letter. Both those acts were committed on foreign soil. And I really doubt that the Greek government is going to extradite you, especially since none of the victims were Greek citizens. [soft dramatic music]

You’re–you’re– you’re kind of making this sound like I might have a chance to beat this. I mean… do you really think you can sell this to the district attorney? [romantic acoustic music]

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* Sweet like a memory Saturday morning * * Fresh-cut grass ‘neath my bare feet * * It’s like swinging so high on a swing * * You’re like the fresh summer breeze * * Soft like a whisper, he leans in to kiss her * * She gets those tingling feelings * * That’s what you’re doing to me * * Your love is a beautiful thing *

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* And who knows where this goes? * * But I feel it right down to my toes * * You’re like cartwheels in spring * * Your love is a beautiful thing * * Weak like a schoolgirl when she sees her first crush * * Can’t get this smile off my face * * I’ve got the world on a string * * Love is a beautiful thing *

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* And who knows where this goes? * * But I feel it right down to my toes * * You’re my favorite song on repeat * * Your love is a beautiful thing *

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Tate, this means we can finally be together whenever we want, wherever we want.

Wait, no.

No, wait what?

No, what about my dad?

What about him? I thought you said your mom was the one who was all freaked out about us.

Yeah. Yeah, that’s true. My dad’s more reasonable. But my dad’s gonna go ballistic if he finds out that he’s paying all this money for Aaron Green to go to lacrosse camp.

Mm. Yeah, I don’t think he’s gonna be too reasonable about that.

Yeah. More like he might never speak to me again.

[sighs] Okay. Well, what should we do?

I think you’re gonna have to keep working at the Bistro, and I’m gonna have to stay up here at the cabin, I–

Are you sure? I mean, okay. What if you said you got really homesick, so you had to come back early?

Holly, homesick? My dad’s not going to buy that.

Okay. Well, what if– what if you faked an injury? You sprained your ankle, so you can’t play lacrosse anymore.

Yeah, that could work. And I suppose I could get Aaron to help me make that work. But I don’t think that we can trust Sophia to keep her mouth shut. And even with my mom crashing and burning, I still think it would be a mistake to underestimate her ability to totally wreck my life. She’s good at multitasking.

Right.

Yeah.

Well, I guess I don’t mind sneaking around a little while longer. It makes it kind of exciting right?

Yeah, it kind of does, huh? [soft dramatic music]

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I don’t want to, but I have to go.

What do you mean? I thought you had time before your dinner shift.

I do, but now I have to say goodbye to my mom and Jude and Eric. It’s–it’s funny. I spent all this time hoping my mom would leave me alone. And–and now that she actually is, I’m– I’m just– I’m really gonna miss her and Eric and little Jude. I’m sorry, Tate. I know my mom’s only going to Paris.

And mine’s probably going to prison.

Are you gonna be okay if I go?

Yeah. Yeah, I’ll be fine. I’m used to my mom doing crazy, self-destructive things.

I’m sorry, Tate. And look, your mom, she has a great family who loves her no matter what. And she has you in her corner. And even though you’re away at camp, you’ll still be there for her too.

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I can’t be certain, of course, that DA DiMera will agree to a deal. I can definitely make a case. And considering how the guy feels right now about his wife, the fact that Nicole hates you might work in your favor.

Yeah. Okay, I see your point. Andrew. [soft dramatic music]

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I know I have royally screwed up, probably worse than ever before, and… I just want you to know how grateful I am that you want to help me. But I just don’t understand why.

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You really need a reason?

Yeah, I do.

Okay. I’ll give you one. Aston Martin DB. [chuckles].

[chuckles]

Dad’s James Bond car.

Mm-hmm. Jeez, I wasn’t even Tate’s age when I took it out for a spin.

Yeah, you wouldn’t let me go with you.

Mm. It’s a good thing I didn’t. The tree I hit ended up in the passenger seat. Luckily, no one was hurt. And as you know, I committed a few felonies of my own that night. I left the scene of an accident. I ran all the way home.

Dad got the call from the police.

He knew it was me. He got me out of bed, and we were in his study. And he’s about to read me the riot act when, suddenly… you came in. And you said it was you. And you took the blame.

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Well, I was always the one doing awful things, you know. So what did it matter if I did one more awful thing? [phone ringing]

It’s him.

Oh.

Must have known we were talking about him.

Yeah. Well, he is a spy.

Let me. Let me.

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[sighs] Hi, daddy.

You know, I would think after all of the drama that Holly had this summer, that Nicole wouldn’t want to let her out of her eyesight.

Well, not all of that drama was of her making. And Nicole doesn’t want her daughter to have to deal with moving halfway around the world. Plus, Maggie will keep a close eye on her, I’m sure.

Well, bless her heart, but I wouldn’t want a teenager under my roof again.

We sure paid our dues, didn’t we? Sami, Lucas.

Yeah, we did. Anyway, I’m glad that I’m restricting all of my drama to the small screen these days.

Which is incredible. You getting the rights to that show– I am very proud of you, Kate.

Thank you. I’m kind of proud of myself, actually, especially since it all seems to be coming together. I mean, it’s amazing. Abe is casting as we speak.

Well, I’m sure it’s a very flattering offer. But shooting a TV show, I mean, I couldn’t do that with my schedule.

Neither could I. I’m chief of staff. It’s a full-time job.

I know how busy you both are. But we could shoot around your schedules. And we could do some location shooting right here at the hospital.

No. Abe, I would love to help you out. But I am going to pass.

Afraid I am too. I’m sure you can find somebody out there to play…Cah-sandra Lovegide?

Lovegood.

Oh, yes. Yes. Yes. And Charloquinn–Charlotte–

No, Charlemagne.

Oh.

Charlemagne.

I haven’t seen the show.

Right. [phones beeping]

Oh, oh. Huh. Oh, it’s Kate.

Yeah, mine too.

Same.

Hmm. Well, it looks like they’re having a going-away party for Eric and Nicole at the pub.

Where are they going?

Why don’t I explain that on the way?

Well, good. That will give me a chance to change your minds. [gentle music]

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[sighs]

[laughs]

[exhales] That was–

Oh, it definitely was. Oh, and we weren’t even high on biscuits.

Who needs biscuits?

Oh. I just had a thought.

Yeah, what was that?

We’re both still married to other people. We just committed adultery. [chuckles]

Yes, we did.

And I don’t feel a bit guilty.

Neither do I.

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I love you, Eric.

I love you too, Nicole.

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Thanks, Daddy. I love you too. [phone beeps] [somber music]

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[phone beeps] [phone ringing] [phone beeps]

Uncle Andrew?

No, Tate. It’s Mom.

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Well, well. Am I looking at the new stars of “Body and Soul”?

I’m afraid not.

Although it was a very flattering offer.

It was so flattering that they turned me down flat.

Okay. Well, I am disappointed. But I’m not surprised, because we’re asking two very successful doctors to give up all of their spare time for big hair and sequins.

You know, I’m sure it would be fun, right? But there–it’s got to be a lot of people that are gonna want the part.

Yeah. Well, let’s hope so.

So you do know that this doesn’t mean that you’re not going to play Lorna Delory.

Oh, come on. Do you expect me to produce the show and star in it too?

Well, I have two words for you: Barbra Streisand.

Okay.

[chuckles] And I’m not giving up on either of you either.

Oh, please.

Yeah. [laughter]

Can I get a drink? [mellow acoustic music]

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Hmm. Great photo.

Oh. Yeah.

[sighs] I’m gonna miss them so much– our son, my little grandson.

You know, I– I tried to contact Brady and invite him, but didn’t get a response.

Yeah. Well, Eric and Nicole didn’t give us much notice.

No, they didn’t. Would have been nice. Would have been nice to have a large group here for them, especially since John and Steve are still in Europe.

Hey.

Hey. Hey, I’m sorry I’m late.

Well, Eric and your mom are still upstairs, packing. But I’m sure they’ll be down here any minute.

Okay. I can’t stay long, unfortunately. I have the dinner shift at the Bistro.

Well, your mom said you had the lunch shift. Are they working you too hard over there?

Nah, I don’t mind being busy. It keeps me out of trouble.

[chuckles] Holly, look, I know that Eric and your mom are gonna miss you like crazy. But we are very happy you’re staying right here in Salem.

Me too.

What’s all this?

Ah!

Surprise.

Hi. [indistinct chatter]

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Hey. How’s camp?

Uh, it’s okay, I guess. Mom, I read about what happened at the wedding.

Yeah, I figured you– you would. [tense music] And just in case you’re wondering, it’s all true, Tate. I–I got arrested. I’m at the police station now.

I’ll come there right now.

No. Andrew’s with me.

Oh, and that’s why you have his phone. Mom, what’s gonna happen to you?

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I think I might be going to prison.

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[laughter]

This is great.

This is so great. You didn’t have to do all of this.

Well, we just wanted to celebrate you both as you head out to start your new life together.

I think we need a toast.

Yes.

Yes.

Glasses, yes.

Thank you.

Here we go. Here we go. Everyone, everybody. Sparkling cider.

Yes, please. [laughter]

To Eric and Nicole. You have weathered so many storms just to be together. You are strong. You are resilient. And we are so proud of you. [tender music] Eric, we know how– how long you’ve wanted to be a father. And you finally have your beautiful, beautiful baby boy. And now you have the woman you love, who happens to be, happily, the mother of that baby.

Yeah.

Who said dreams don’t come true? We’re going to miss you so much. But there will be lots of calls and lots of video chats.

[chuckles] Yes.

On a personal note… I do hope that you get to come back sometime soon. But until that time… we wish you love and peace on this amazing journey you are taking together, finally.

[chuckles]

To my son, Eric, and to Nicole, the love of his life. May you delight in each other every day, as though it were your first together. Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers. [clinking]

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Eric, is it you? We need to leave that moment behind us. We’re friends, and it’s great, and it’s wonderful. And I’m so happy that we can be.

Nicole, I love you. I’m still in love with you.

Eric, are you okay? Eric. Oh my God. Eric, baby, baby. What happened to you, Eric?

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She’s so beautiful, isn’t she?

She’s like an angel.

Well, what about Holly? Who’s gonna take care of her? The best thing you can do is promise me that you will look after my daughter.

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[crying]

Nicole Walker… Will you do me the honor… of becoming my wife?

No matter what life throws at us in the future, I know that we will get through it… together.

I love you so much.

I love you more.

Impossible.

[laughs] Infinity times one. [laughs]

Aw.

Yes.

All right.

And there we are.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Lovely, lovely day.

[chuckling]

Yes.

Yeah.

I am going to miss you so much.

Don’t you get all emotional on me, Abe Carver.

It’s too late for that.

[laughs] Listen, next time you go visit your son, you make sure you stop in Paris to see us, okay? [gentle music]

Sounds like a plan. Oh.

Oh. Mm.

I guess saying goodbye never gets easier, does it?

No. And I know I’ve made you say that to me a lot more than you would like.

I–I just– I want you to be happy.

I finally am.

Yeah, but do you have to be happy a half a world away?

Well, you know, look on the bright side. We might just get a chance to visit the City of Lights.

I’m gonna miss you both a lot.

Oh.

Miss you too.

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Oh, my baby girl, I really hate leaving you.

We’ll video chat every single day, like Marlena said.

Yeah, you’re right. And I know you’ll–you’ll be with your Grandma Maggie, who adores you.

I know. And I’ll be perfectly fine. Mom, I just want to say I’m sorry for all the times that I’ve been hard on you or mad at you. And I hope you know that I think you’re a wonderful person. You’re a really great mom. And I’m also– I know that you’ve had so much loss and sadness in your life. And I’m just so proud of how strong you are through all of it.

Thank you, baby. And I’m so proud of you too, for your strength and your kindness. And I just– I just want you to have a great life.

I’ll try to. And I hope you and Eric and my little brother– you guys have a great life too. And I know you will, because you and Eric, you guys, you’re meant for each other.

Honey. Oh, my God. I just love you so much.

Love you too, Mom.

Okay. You be good for your grandma, okay?

I promise I will be. And I’ll come see you as soon as you’re settled.

Gosh, honey, you better.

Oh.

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Oh, my God, Mom. So do you–do you really think that you’re going to prison?

I hope it doesn’t come to that. Your– your Uncle Andrew’s trying to… make a deal for me. But if he doesn’t, I want you to know I’m gonna be okay. I also want you to know I– I realize I’ve been really hard on you, Tate. I also want you to know I’m so, so proud of you. [somber music] And like your father says, you– you’ve really stepped up, you know. And you’ve– you’ve–you’ve really owned up to–to your mistakes. And I know that you didn’t want to go. But I know that you’re also working really hard at lacrosse camp. And seeing you own up to your mistakes, Tate, you’ve– You’ve been honest about where you went wrong, and… You really set an example for me. And honestly, it’s part of the reason that I turned myself in.

Mom, I have to tell you something.

Let me say something to you first, okay? It’s about Holly.

What about her?

When you come back from camp… if you want to see her, no matter what happens with me, I want you to know that I’m not gonna do anything to stop you, okay? I trust you. And I love you so much.

I love you too, mom. And I’m really proud of you.

Thank you. Goodbye, Tate.

Bye.

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Bye.

Love you.

Bye.

Bye.

And bonne nuit. [soft dramatic music]

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Love you.

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Well, I was as strong as I could be. And now I think I’m gonna have a really good cry.

Well, some of those are happy tears, right?

You know, Eric and Nicole are together. And that’s the way it should be. Now, art– art imitates life, just as it is on “Body and Soul.”

Abe.

Ah. As I was going to say, as it is on those shows, people leave, but they almost always come back.

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Yeah. He’s asleep. Look at that little smile. He must be having good dreams.

I think I’m the one who may be dreaming. Is this really happening?

It is. And if it’s not, then I don’t want to wake up.

Me neither. Are you ready to go?

Oh, I’ve never been more ready.

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All right.

Let’s do this.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[sighs]

[soft music]

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[knock at door]

Hey, Steph. Come on in.

I, uh– I found this in the hall. Yours?

Ah, yes. That is my go-to power tie. Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

Must have snuck out of the box and tried to sneak its way back into Titan because it knew that was the closest it would ever get to a position of power in a very long time. Maybe ever.

Wow, cue the violins.

[chuckles] Oversold, huh?

Mm-hmm.

Ah.

Are you– are you all moved back in?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. These are mostly just some odds and ends I had taken with me to the mansion. But it’s funny. This place I left pretty much intact. I was so busy running a huge corporation, I didn’t really have time to get around to getting rid of anything. So easiest move ever.

Huh. Well, must be something to do. Put me to work.

I know damn well you got better things to do than help me unpack.

Hey, perks of being a boss. I gave myself a mental health day.

Oh, good.

Mm-hmm. And yet, it turns out sitting in an empty apartment, staring at the walls, thinking about the man you loved who died, not a great prescription for mental health.

Yeah.

[sighs]

Do you want to talk?

Well, I know for a fact you’ve got better things to do. And I already talked your ear off last night.

Stephanie, I told you before, I’m there for you anytime. I meant it.

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Detective Hunter– I mean, Acting Commissioner Hunter.

That’s all right, Madam Mayor. I don’t stand on ceremony.

You should. You’ve more than earned the title. I see the department’s case clearance rates are up. And my office has been getting calls from citizens relieved to hear that Rafe’s assailant has been identified and that would-be murderer Everett Lynch is no longer a threat to society. [groans] Oh, oh, I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Jada. That was insensitive. I know you were married to him. I just– you know, I get carried away sometimes.

No, Mayor Price. It’s not what you said that’s bugging me. It’s– It’s this.

What is it?

Everett’s suicide note.

[tense music]

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What’s the matter?

It’s just unbelievable. You know, Rafe almost died just because Jada’s jealous ex decided he wanted her back.

It must be so difficult for Jada to work this case.

Yeah, I’m sure part of her feels responsible.

Yeah, but no one is responsible for what happened to Rafe except for that loony, psychopathic piece of–

You shut your mouth.

[ominous music]

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Knock, knock, knock. These are for you. The messenger just delivered them. [chuckles]

Oh. I should have known. They’re from Stefan. Mr. Romantic.

[soft music]

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Why don’t you move around the room if you’re gonna pace like that? You’re going to ruin the carpet.

OK. OK, Mom, thank you. You know, question for you.

Mm-hmm?

With these banker’s hours you’re keeping, you think our family business is gonna survive?

I came here to have a nice lunch with Rachel. And since she’s going to be running the place one day, I consider it company time well spent.

Oh.

Why aren’t you off serving lunch to people?

I hire waiters for that. Besides, I came back here to–

Pace?

Weigh my options.

For?

My marriage.

Ah, trouble in paradise already? Again?

This guilt, it’s making me sick. I mean, physically sick.

Oh. Oh, that.

Oh, that? Yeah, that does not seem to sum up the fact that I cheated on my wife while she was in prison.

Oh, having her legs broken. So if it’s giving you an ulcer, I mean, see a doctor.

Yeah, not gonna happen. Because the only cure for what’s eating me up inside is to tell Gabi the truth. So maybe I need to bite the bullet and do just that.

[chuckles] [sighs]

[dramatic music]

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[sighs] Come on, I’ll help you search the house for your last remaining scraps of your common sense.

You know, yesterday was our anniversary. Can you imagine how that made me feel?

What, “Happy anniversary, I cheated on you”? I mean, is that your idea of a special gift that she’s going to treasure forever?

OK, you can stop. I took her to the Bistro. I wined her, dined her. I recited a poem that I wrote for her.

[gasps] Oh! Be still my heart.

All right, you know what? Before I knew it, she wanted to know all about the time that we were forced to be apart. Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

And all the time that Ava and I spent–

Mm-hmm, what, pretending to date?

Yeah.

Yeah.

And I told her that we kissed twice, which was the truth.

What? Then, what’s with the guilt? I mean, come on. You confessed to nearly everything.

Nearly everything. That doesn’t cut it, Kristen. A lie of omission is one thing. But lying to my wife, to her face on our anniversary? It just feels wrong. It is wrong. And I need to make it right. [sighs]

[scoffs]

May we celebrate our anniversary every day with–

Oh, you’re blushing.

I’m a lucky woman. Thanks again for letting me play hooky from work yesterday to be with Stefan.

Sure.

Though I have to admit, I– I got a little bit more than I bargained for at that lunch.

Oh, well, I hope you locked the doors.

No, I mean, Stefan and I talked. He told me about everything that happened between the two of you while I was in prison.

The person who stabbed the commissioner was no psycho.

I’m sorry. Excuse me, who are you? And why are you defending this guy?

The paper said Everett Lynch had a serious mental illness. Your words were dehumanizing and uncalled for.

Mm, you– you know what? You’re right. I should have chosen my words more carefully.

Yeah, well, still. Whoever stabbed Rafe was clearly disturbed. I mean, you’d have to be to try and murder a completely innocent man.

A suicide note and a criminal confession, that’s some kind of combination. Um, you printed this out from his computer?

Yeah. Everett re-emerged right in his final moments. But Bobby was the one who allegedly wrote this.

What do you mean, allegedly?

I mean, the more I read it, the more I just– I can’t shake the feeling that something’s not right.

[dramatic music]

[sighs] Everett could be so sweet. So funny, smart. I just– it’s hard for me to imagine that he did what he–

What he confessed to doing? But it was Bobby who stabbed Rafe, right? Not Everett.

Well, Bobby was a part of Everett. I should have seen the signs. I mean, we were almost engaged, for God’s sake.

[sighs] This guy was hiding parts of himself his entire life, Steph. You’re not psychic.

No, just stupid.

You’re not stupid. You want to talk about stupid? Part of me knew damn well I should have never trusted Theresa, and yet, I ignored my gut. I ate up every lie she fed to me. And now, I’m just hoping they don’t reduce her jail sentence because of her ISA brother and father pulling some kind of strings.

Oh.

Oh, what?

I talked to my cousin Andrew a little while ago. Theresa is on her way to Statesville.

OK, for how long?

Six months.

[scoffs] That’s all? Six months for ruining my life. Hmm.

Once I got over the initial shock, something started just nagging at me. That this doesn’t sound like Bobby. I don’t know, just the phrasing of it. And if it was written by hand, then I could compare handwriting. But anyone can type a note.

Jada, are you talking about anyone in particular?

You’re right. The commissioner didn’t deserve a knife in the back. I just pray he gets better soon for his poor sister’s sake.

Wait, you know Gabi?

I’m her executive assistant, Connie Vininski.

Oh, wow. Uh, I’m Johnny DiMera. Gabi’s married to my uncle. And this is my wife, Chanel.

Owner of Sweet Bits. I know, I’m here all the time. It’s a pleasure to meet you for real. And I’m sorry I was testy earlier.

It’s forgiven.

May I say, your biscuits are otherworldly. In fact, I’ll take two now, one for me and one for my boss. Gabi’s been through so much with her brother and the hospital. Not to mention how horribly she’s been betrayed by the people close to her.

What do you mean by that?

[tense music]

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Please tell me that you and Stefan had better things to do on your anniversary than talk about the misery that Clyde subjected us to.

We only talked about one part of the misery. How you and Stefan pretended to date. I just felt like I had to know everything about it.

And so, Stefan– he told you everything?

Yes.

Gabi, I am–

I know about the two times you kissed.

OK. And I was gonna say that I am sorry.

Hey, it’s OK. Really. I know it was just about keeping Harris from being suspicious about all the time you two have been spending together. All because you were dragged into the shady business at the Bistro. And now that Stefan and I talked it out completely, I feel like I can put the whole thing to bed. It’s so much better to know exactly what happened than to just be sitting around, imagining the worst.

So, what do you think is going to happen when you tell Gabi everything?

I don’t know. It’s going to be tough, obviously. But we’ve made it through worse.

Are you sure about that? The way I see it, Gabi is having her legs broken in prison. And you are helping your sexy business partner reenact fantasies straight out from her favorite erotic novel. [laughs]

What did she tell you about that night?

Oh, everything. [laughs]

Damn it! Why the hell would she tell you everything?

Oh, why wouldn’t she tell me everything? Because we’re friends, confidants. And if you had an actual friend, maybe they would talk you out of this lunacy.

Not helping.

Fine. All right, fine. You know what, feel whatever you need to feel. Get it over with. But I’m warning you, “hell hath no fury.” Hmm? And I should know because I’ve been there.

[dramatic music]

Sorry, fridge is a little empty.

[laughs] At least you have plates.

Yeah, yeah. Theresa’s plates, she bought them. Housewarming gift. Somehow, she parlayed these little ugly plates into an invite to move in.

Ah.

But she didn’t have anywhere else to go after all, right? Mm, mm. God, Steph, she played me so damn hard.

Look, I’m obviously very upset with how Theresa deceived you. And for her involvement with that criminal, Konstantin Meleounis. But I admit, I care about her and how she’s self-destructed– it makes me more sad than angry.

I’m just plain angry.

Understandably. God, Alex. I wish I could have done something to make this less complicated for you. Maybe I would have paid more attention to what was going on with her if I hadn’t been so caught up in my own problems.

[soft music]

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You know what, I think you’re right. I think I need to close this file and just move on. This is just– it’s just way too personal for me. You know, I don’t even know if I can trust my gut right now.

Hmm. This– this is all my fault. I wanted the best person possible to take over from Rafe. But maybe I just asked too much of you.

No, no, no, I was reluctant at first, but I can do it. I mean, that was out of respect for Rafe. But I want to be the one. I want to be the one that brings justice. I don’t care how hard it is. I don’t care how painful it is.

It’s the painful that has me worried.

And I’m making it worse by dwelling on this note.

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I don’t know. Maybe I’m just looking for someone to blame. Because I think the real person at fault is me.

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You said Gabi was betrayed by somebody close to her. Who?

OK, I just– I just feel– look, I have this terrible feeling that in spite of all of his protestations, Stefan is planning on telling Gabi that we slept together while she was in prison.

Never mind. I shouldn’t have said anything, especially not to you.

What? Why especially not to Johnny?

Because it’s someone from my family, right? The person who you think betrayed Gabi.

Yes, that’s right.

[ominous music]

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Well, I’m glad you’re feeling better.

I hope you are, too.

Me?

I’ve noticed you seem uncomfortable around me. Subtle, just under the surface, but it’s there.

[soft music]

OK.

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You pretended to date my husband. You kissed him twice. Neither of us is totally comfortable with that, obviously. But it doesn’t have to make things forever weird between us, right?

Well, it shouldn’t.

Ava, I would love it if we could just put everything behind us and focus on having a good working relationship moving forward. Because frankly, after everything I’ve been through and my brother is still in the hospital, I just want peace and harmony, you know, for all of us to get along.

No, no, no. Gabi is not a woman scorned. She is the woman I love with every fiber of my being.

Hmm, well, you’ll be a man scorned when she finds out what you did. Or a man disemboweled.

Great. Thanks for the support.

You know what. What I’m supporting is you not being a total idiot. [groans] Hey, you know what? Come here. Sit down. Come on. Come on. Come on, I– I want you to pretend that I am Gabi. And you explain everything, OK? Go on.

You’re joking.

No, I’m not joking. I’m trying to help you, Stefan. Come on. So improvise what is surely to be the most important conversation of your entire marriage.

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OK, OK. OK, fine.

Great.

All right.

So Gabi– oh, and after you spill it all, don’t forget to say why I should forgive you.

Right, OK.

I mean, good luck with that one.

[sighs] OK, OK. OK, here goes.

All right. [clears throat]

Um–

[giggles]

Gabi, I– while you were in prison, I– I missed you terribly. And I– I was worried about you.

Oh, you were so worried that you promptly crawled into bed with that skank?

All right, all right, all right. All right, starting over.

OK.

Starting over.

Good, all right. [clears throat]

Um– Wine. There was wine. There was a lot of wine.

Oh, oh. So that’s all it took to disrespect our sacred bonds? Grape juice? You know what, you’re not doing a really good job at this. You might as well just get it over with and enter witness protection.

No, no, no. One more time, one more time.

OK.

[clears throat] I don’t know what came over me.

Oh, you don’t know what came over you? [laughs] Really? Ava is an attractive woman. And you are a weak, world class idiot who thinks with his you know what.

OK, you know what, I’m starting to think that you didn’t offer to help to actually help me out here. But that doesn’t matter anyway, because this world class idiot is gonna go with his gut and confess.

[dramatic music]

Well, I don’t think idiot applies here anymore. I think we have to come up with a new word that describes your role in this coming disaster.

You know, I spoke with Ava yesterday. And she told me that the two of you were talking about this whole situation, and that Connie, Gabi’s new assistant almost walked in on it. What if Gabi had almost walked in, huh?

I am the soul of discretion. Ava is the one who can’t keep her mouth shut about anything.

Because she feels as guilty as I do. Now, I can’t risk Gabi finding out about this. Not from you, not from Ava, not from anyone. If this secret is gonna come out, I need to be the one to spill it.

I’m really glad we’re on the same page about all this.

Of course we are. I wouldn’t have been so eager to have us work together if I thought it was gonna be a problem.

Really? I assumed Kristen forced you into it, us working together.

OK, I’m surprised that you thought that. Because you know that Kristen is not your biggest fan.

Mm-mm. But she loves being the boss. And deep down, she knows if she wants to stay the boss, she’ll need people like us in the building. Where is she, by the way?

She went home for lunch.

Ah. Lunch is for wimps. Unlike Kristen, I’m a workhorse. And I know you are, too. And lucky for us, so is Connie.

Your surprising new hire.

Yeah. I know, she’s a little eccentric. But give her a little oppo research to do at : a.m., and you wouldn’t believe what she can dig up.

Well, speaking of Connie, where is she?

You’re talking about my dad, right?

Your dad?

Yeah, the one from my family who you think betrayed Gabi. He was the DA who put her in prison, even though she was innocent.

Oh, you’re EJ DiMera’s son. Yes, that’s what I was talking about. You know, I better get these biscuits to Gabi. It was nice meeting both of you.

[dramatic music]

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Jada, honey, I thought I had disabused you of the idea that you bore any responsibility for what happened to Everett.

With all due respect, Mayor Price, I’m the one that called him into the station. And I confronted him immediately, and I started accusing him of stabbing Rafe. And that’s when he started telling me that he didn’t feel well, and he hightailed it out of here. And then, he went straight to that hotel. And he wrote that suicide note. And he took those pills.

Yes.

And he climbed in the bed.

Jada.

And he died.

Jada. Jada, honey. Honey, he– he took his own life because of the things he did, not because you were onto him.

I wish I believed that. And I wish that I never let him go.

[tense music]

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Stephanie, come on. It’s not your job to rescue me from Theresa Donovan.

Maybe not. But I’m just so sorry that you got hurt so badly.

Well, thank you. And I’m sorry about what you’re going through. Why do they keep these ugly little plates, anyway? I know I may not be Victor’s son, but I’m still a Kiriakis. I can afford new plates, right?

You could afford a separate set for every day of the week.

That’s right. And I’m still proudly half Greek.

I didn’t think that was ever in question.

It’s not in question. I was just thinking about my favorite Greek wedding tradition. Yes, the fate of these plates has been decided.

Ooh.

Oh, yeah.

You mean– I thought that was only for happy occasions.

They do it at funerals, too. It’s to symbolize beginnings and endings. And it’s supposed to ward off bad spirits.

Oh, I like that idea.

Yeah? Me, too. Let’s do this. Screw these crackers. Come on over. Let’s go, right here.

OK.

We’re doing this, and I want you to do the honors.

I–

Oh, yeah.

I couldn’t.

Oh yes, you can.

No.

Oh yeah, big breath. Let’s go. You can do it.

I couldn’t.

No?

I couldn’t.

Watch me. You ready? [grunts]

[gasps]

Oh, my– That felt amazing. That felt amazing. You need this right now.

Wait, wait. This is gonna be–

Do it.

–a big mess.

It’s gonna be a huge mess. Break the damn plate.

OK.

Mm-hmm. [laughter]

Yes!

Oh my God, you’re right.

Yes.

That felt amazing.

Let’s go, let’s go. Here, take one.

OK!

Let’s go. Ready? [grunts]

Yes! More.

More?

Yeah.

One more, for good luck. Here we go.

OK.

Jada, honey, you had nothing to hold Bobby on. You were following the law. You handled this with the utmost sensitivity. Now, you– you have no responsibility for what happened to that man after he hightailed it out of here.

I know you’re right.

Damn right I’m right. Now, I don’t presume to tell you how to do your job. But I believe that– that belongs in your cleared cases stack. Will you put it there?

[soft music]

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I will. And thank you. For everything.

[chuckles] I’m here. Anything you need.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

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[sighs]

[tense music]

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Alex Kiriakis pushing a broom. Wow, wow. Being on top hasn’t made you to forget how to be a regular guy.

That’s damn right. You know, I did have a maid at Victor and Maggie’s. But there’s something to be said about having your own place. I got to exorcise the ghost of Theresa. So yeah, the mess was definitely worth it.

Hard agree.

Hard agree, huh? You’re feeling better or what?

Thanks to you.

Ah, thank you. Actually, I hate to admit this, but we do owe thanks to Theresa a little bit.

What, for supplying the props?

Yeah.

Forget that. The inspiration was your department.

Oh. Well, you know.

I really owe you one.

Maybe. [phone beeps]

Oh. That’s Jada. She needs me down at the station. I wonder what that’s about.

Hmm.

Wow, that Connie woman. I know I shouldn’t say anything about a loyal customer, but I think she might have had about a dozen biscuits that fateful day when Talia–

Think that might have had a lasting effect?

Nah. So maybe she’s just nuts. Wait, but I’m sorry. I should choose my words more carefully. Maybe she’s just eccentric.

[laughs] Yeah. Yeah, that’s much better.

[scoffs] Stefan, I don’t get you. I mean, you come back from the dead, miracle of miracles. Hmm? And then you and I, we bust our asses to get Gabi out of prison. And you finally have her back. And I mean, it’s clear sailing for the rest of your natural lives. And instead, you just want to throw it away.

OK, Kristen, maybe if you got me, you would understand that there’s more than one solution to this problem. Question.

Mm-hmm?

Which one of us knows Gabi better, you or me?

Question. Which one of us is a woman? Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

[tense music]

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To new beginnings.

Ah, with a side of caffeine. [laughter]

I’m so glad we cleared the air.

Me, too.

I brought biscuits!

Mm.

Oh.

Sorry, I didn’t bring one for you.

That’s OK. Actually, I have got to go. I’ve got to go meet with one of our new distributors. I will be back soon.

OK.

So, how’s your brother?

The same. Thanks for asking.

Of course. So, what was all of that about between you and Ava?

We were just hashing out a few things.

Like what? Sorry, wait, none of my business.

No. But I’m glad you asked. You may have heard the rumors going around a while ago about my husband being involved with Ava while I was in prison.

Rumors?

It’s a long story, not worth getting into. Nothing really happened between them. And Ava and I have agreed to put it behind us.

Nothing happened between them?

No, nothing did.

Are you sure about that?

[dramatic music] [knock at door]

Come in.

You rang?

Yeah. Uh, sorry to drag you all the way down here again. But I just noticed a few minutes ago that you never signed your witness statement for– you know.

Yeah, of course. [sighs] I wasn’t, um–

[soft music] I didn’t think I’d be reliving all this when I got your message.

I’m sorry. I mean, you know, this is just a formality. You know, obviously, his death was ruled a suicide. And he confessed to stabbing Rafe.

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So it’s over.

Uh, yeah. Paulina came in here today. And she convinced me that I should put all of this to bed. So that’s exactly what I’m gonna do. So consider this file officially closed.

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[sighs]

You know, I wonder if “Body and Soul” could use a character like Connie to maybe stir things up.

Did I hear “Body and Soul”? Abraham’s been talking about that show morning, noon, and night. I need a break.

Well, then, Mama, your timing is perfect because today is Test Kitchen Day, and Johnny just gave me the thumbs up on my new latte recipe. And how would you like to try my new heart healthy cranberry oat bran muffins?

Uh, is that question serious?

Yes, and I made them especially for you. And I promise they won’t taste a bit healthy, so come on.

Ugh.

[laughs]

Johnny DiMera. [chuckles] I heard you were moving to Hollywood.

Uh, Ava Vitali. No. It turns out there’s plenty of Hollywood right here in Salem.

Ah, so you’re sticking around?

Yeah.

Well, I’m glad to hear it.

So, I heard you left my grandfather’s fine establishment to go work at DiMera. Honestly, the last place I saw you ending up.

Yeah, same, actually.

And you’re working a lot with Gabi? How’s that going?

Well, you know, I was a bit worried about it at first. But I think it’s all gonna turn out just fine.

Well, of course nothing happened between my husband and Ava. Why would you ask me something like that? [phone ringing] Hold on. Stefan? Hi.

[tense music] Are you there?

Yeah. Yeah, sorry. I just– I wanted to hear your voice.

Mm. I was about to call. The flowers are beautiful. I love them, but I love you more.

How’s your day?

Uh, well, I just finished having a long conversation with Ava.

About?

Well, I told her that you and I talked. And we’re in a good place. Because honestly, I could not imagine relaunching Gabi Chic without her.

That’s good. I’m happy for you. Look, Gabi, I uh– You know I love you. More than you could ever imagine.

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And I’m gonna let you get back to your work day.

Right. I’ll see you later, my love.

[groans] Damn it.

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I’m sorry. Was that a practice run? Because I didn’t hear you say anything about cheating.

OK, enough, all right? I couldn’t do it.

[chuckles] You mean, you think I’m right?

I mean–

I’m right. [laughs]

Yes, I think you’re right. Gabi can’t find out. It’ll break her heart.

I like you, Connie. But I don’t appreciate you asking me questions like that. Of course, my husband was telling me the truth. Now, I need you to take a memo.

Wait!

What is it? Whatever it is, just say it.

I don’t want to be the one to have to tell you this.

Are you quitting because I got upset?

No, it’s not about me. It’s about you. I’m so sorry, Gabi. I don’t want to be the one to say this, but–

But what?

Your husband cheated on you.

[dramatic music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Okay, you find someplace to stay hidden. And I’ll get us tickets for the Smith Island ferry.

Deal. both: Bye.

Yeah, I’m headed back to the office. Just make sure the conference room is ready for the meeting, all right? All right. Thank you. Oh, sorry.

I’m sorry.

Tate?

Hey, Dad.

What in the hell are you doin’ in town?

[tense music]

You are so tense.

Hmm. Well, I thought my dad was traveling in Greece. Go to find out he was assaulted and kidnapped. He’s being held in Missouri, of all places.

I know. It’s crazy. And I know you’re anxious to hear from him, but at least we know he’s okay, right?

Yeah. I’ll just feel a lot better when he’s officially back in Salem, safe and sound.

[groans]

John, you’re home.

Oh, Doc.

Oh. Oh, I’m so glad to see you. Oh, my gosh. Why didn’t you call me? I was about to come pick you up at the airport.

No, the flight landed earlier. I just wanted to shoot right home and surprise you.

You did. You did. Uh, where’s Jack? Did you–

No, I mean, I took a cab. Uh, Jack stayed behind in Missouri with Chad. They’re still looking for answers regarding Abigail.

Are you sure this was Abigail’s?

I’m positive.

But how? I mean, how–how–how could that be?

Uh, she must have been wearing it the night that she died.

Was she–I mean– I mean, you were there with her.

Right. Like, I-I don’t– I don’t know. You know, so much of that night has stuck with me. And I can–I can still– I can still see flashes of it, you know? I can see her hands, and I can see her arms. But her–her wrists, you know, I just– I-I just draw a blank, you know, I was– I was so focused on trying to get her help, you know, just–just trying to get her so stay with me–

Yes, I–yes, of course. I’m–I’m sorry. Of course you were.

I don’t know. Is it po–you know– [sighs] No, listen, listen, listen. She was wearing this the night that she died, all right? There’s no other explanation for this thing to be here. Okay? This–this proves it. The woman in that video is Abigail, Jack. And I’m not leaving here until she comes back.

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Chad. I know that you’re desperate to find her. So am I. But we just found John being held captive in this very room hours ago. When the people responsible for that come back here, we are sitting ducks.

So? They haven’t come back yet. And if it leads us to Abby, who cares? Let ’em come back.

[sighs] You know–you know, there’s… there’s another explanation behind this bracelet.

What?

Leo. Leo stole some jewelry from Abigail a while back. And he fenced it through Clyde. We know that. We know that Clyde took a piece of that jewelry, and he gave it to Nancy. And that’s why he was a suspect in Abigail’s murder, right?

Yeah, okay, great. Well, where are you going with it?

[intriguing music]

[sighs] He may have held on to this bracelet, as well as the piece of jewelry for Nancy and left it here for you to find as proof, to perpetuate a hoax, to make us both think that Abigail is still alive. I’m sorry. I am sorry. We have to be clear-headed about this. Just because you found a bracelet that belongs to Abigail doesn’t necessarily mean… [sniffles] That Abigail was ever really here.

[gasps] Oh, I still can’t believe it. You know, I have a million questions. But I’m sure the last thing you want is a third degree, right? Now–John, John, John! Are you all right? Easy, easy. Are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, I’m sorry. Just–I’m fine, yeah.

After all you’ve been through, I think we should get you checked out. In fact, I’m going to insist on that.

Well, you’re the doctor.

Yes, okay. Okay, good. Hang on. Hang on. Like that.

Dad’s about to land any minute now. Marlena’s gonna call you as soon as they get home. Paul, it’s all over now.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I know.

So where were we? Hello? Paul? Listen, your dad is gonna be fine. Marlena knows best, right? And she told you not to worry.

But it’s not just about my dad. It’s Brady too. I-I just wish to hell I knew what was going on with them.

What are you doing in Salem when you’re supposed to be in New York at lacrosse camp? What are you doing here?

It’s actually–it’s a long story, and I can tell–

It better be a good one, son.

I think maybe we should just get lunch or coffee–

No, no, no, no. We’re gonna–we’re gonna deal with this right here and right now. You’re here to see Holly, aren’t you?

[tense music]

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What are you lurking back here for? Oh, wait, is that Tate over there? Hey, why don’t we go say hello?

How about we not?

Look, I already know what’s going on here. So just admit it, all right? You came back to see Holly, right?

Obviously not, since you forbid me from seeing her.

That never stopped you before. What other good reason would you have for just leaving lacrosse camp?

What other reason?

Yeah.

Oh, I don’t know. How about Mom? Yeah, you remember her? She called me at camp on Andrew’s phone from police custody. And she had to be the one to tell me that she’s going to prison.

[groans] Tate, I’m sorry.

You’re sorry?

Yeah.

You’re sorry. But you know what? I’m sorry too, and I think it’s great that we ran into each other, so now you can tell me why I didn’t hear from you.

Something going on with Brady?

I told you, he’s– he’s kind of been struggling with his sobriety.

Yeah, but you also said he’s going to meetings.

And that’s what I told Marlena. But what I didn’t tell her is that I caught him with a drink in his hand.

I see, and, uh, you– you think that you should have told her that too.

I don’t know. I mean, I don’t want her to worry unnecessarily. Do you think I’m making too much of this?

Well, you said you saw him with a drink in his hand, right? But you didn’t see him drink it?

No, because he didn’t.

Okay, then it’s all conjecture. And there’s really nothing to tell Marlena.

You’re right.

Wait, um, I’m sorry, I didn’t quite hear that.

Well, it’s too bad, because I’m never gonna say it again.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

I think you can say it again.

No. [laughs]

[soft music]

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[sighs] Is this really necessary? I mean, I told ya. I got a clean bill of health in Poplar Bluff.

I’m sure they’re very competent there. But, you know, it wouldn’t hurt to get a second opinion.

And I promise you, it’ll be the same as the first. Hey. Rock-solid, perfectly fine.

I’m not. I’ve got a million questions. And if you’re feeling as well as you say you are, then maybe you could start to answer a few.

Are you calling my bluff, Doc? All right. Fire away.

I want to know who attacked you in Greece. And then I want to know why you were held so many miles away in Missouri.

[mysterious music]

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[door clicks]

Jack.

Hey.

Abby. Abby!

[dramatic music]

Hey, why’d you drag me off like that?

You know damn well why. Tate and I can’t be seen together.

Oh, right.

Sophia, this has got to stop, okay? I feel really bad, and I apologized many times. Or I guess you could say I groveled, actually. So why do you have to continue? Once you caught Tate and me together, I agreed to take your shifts at the Bistro, which I’ve done. I’ve held up my end of the deal. So you don’t have to be such a bitch about it.

First of all, don’t call me a bitch. Second of all, you can’t seriously blame me for being upset when I haven’t even gotten paid. Or did you forget that part of the arrangement? You work my shifts, and I get the money.

Yeah, I didn’t forget. It’s just been a few weeks. I just got my first paycheck. I haven’t even deposited it yet.

[sighs] I guess that’s understandable.

Good, because I have to get back to Tate.

Ah-ah-ah, not so fast. What about tips?

[dark music]

You know, with my mom going to prison, I thought maybe, just maybe, I would hear from my father.

Look, I’m–Tate, I’m sorry. I haven’t really had the chance to–

Oh, my God. You haven’t had the chance? Gimme a break, Dad. Mom called me days ago about this. What have you been doing all this time?

I’ve–I’ve been busy here. But–

Busy? You’ve been–I’m sorry. You’ve been busy? That’s your excuse, busy? What could possibly be more important than telling your son something that completely changes my life? Do you understand how upset that makes me? My mother going to prison–

Yeah, I do. I do! How sad I am for me, for her–

Yes! Son! You’re right. You’re right. You’re right! I’m sorry. There’s no excuse. I shoulda called you. I shoulda called you. I just– You want to know the truth? The truth is, and this is not an excuse, this is more of a reason. Your father’s been a little messed up lately, okay?

Why? About Mom?

Partly. Tate, when she came back into town, I had hoped that she’d really committed to turning her life around, to becoming a stronger and a better person. So I’ve been really disappointed, terribly disappointed that she lost her way again.

You still love her, don’t you?

I’ll always care about her. And we will always be in each other’s lives because of you.

Because of me? Is that the only reason?

Tate, I don’t–we don’t– I don’t want to talk about this…

Dad, come on.

With you.

You and Mom are my parents. And I think that I have a right to know how you feel about each other.

Hey… I’ve been upset that she has been so self-destructive. But mostly, I’m upset for you, that you have to deal with the fact that your mom is going to prison, that she is just always been generally unstable.

Yeah, well, I don’t think that you were really thinking of me when I needed your support when I learned what Mom had done or how she’d self-destructed yet again.

You’re right, and like I said before, I have no excuse, none. But you should also know that your father is also in a constant, constant state of anxiety about your sister, Rachel, as well.

Why? What’s going on with–

What’s going on with Rachel is that she– Kristen is her mother, all right? And that Kristen has full custody of her, okay? I’m not only deprived of seeing my daughter on a regular basis, but I have to live with the fact that she is with this woman that is just morally vacant and corrupt. And then I beat the crap out of myself, son, because I– I can’t understand why I would let myself just get involved with two women that are so screwed up, right, and how is that gonna affect my kids, you and Rachel? I should–I’m sorry, man. I shouldn’t–I shouldn’t be saying this stuff to you. I sound–no, I sound self-pitying. All I want you to know is if I’m not there for ya as much as you think I should be, it’s just because your dad’s overwhelmed. I’m just struggling with all this. And I’m sorry–

I get it. I get it. It’s all right. Hey, it’s all right. I get it. How could anyone not be struggling with that? It’s a lot. Hey, look, I think you’re being too hard on yourself, first of all. I think you’re a really great, great person, Dad.

Thank you. [sniffles]

And, look, a lot of people make bad decisions about who they marry or have kids with. Look, half the movies I watch are about people in miserable relationships.

[laughs] True. It’s kind of a trend.

Yeah.

I feel–I feel bad sometimes for my kids, because their parents aren’t together and that their moms are messed up.

Hey, Dad.

Yeah.

Why don’t I just come back from camp for good? So we can–we can hang out, we can get through this tough time together. I just–I think it would be best for both of us. I want to come home.

[soft tense music]

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[both exhale]

So that take the edge off?

I’m definitely feeling less tense.

[laughs] Good. [sighs]

Andrew, have I told you how much it means to me that you’re always there for me, even when you’re struggling with all your own stuff? I know you’re worried as hell about everything that’s going on with your sister.

Ah, I think I will be until that deal comes through.

But EJ’s agreed to it, hasn’t he? He’s gonna give Theresa a reduced sentence in exchange for her pleading guilty to Victoria’s kidnapping?

Yeah, he’s agreed to it. But, I mean, we’ve hammered out all the details. And until it’s official, I’m just– I’m just nervous he’s gonna renege on it. [phone ringing] That’s him.

Was that EJ?

EJ, what’s going on? Have you signed off on my sister’s deal?

Wish I had answers for you, Doc, but I don’t. I have no idea who attacked me. I told ya, I was at the cemetery. I was at Catharina’s grave. Next thing I know, just got whacked from behind.

You didn’t hear anything? You didn’t see anybody approaching?

Nothing, and the only person who’s been after me from Greece, that would be Konstantin. And, hell, he’s dead.

Well, maybe it wasn’t somebody from Greece.

[stirring music]

You thinkin’ it might have been somebody from Poplar Bluff?

I mean, why would they bring you all the way back there?

Yeah, the thought crossed my mind too, especially when Jack and Chad showed up looking for Abigail. I started wondering. Maybe what happened to me is all tied into her somehow.

[grunts]

Who are you?

It’s none of your business. Who the hell are you?

Chad, she’s the woman in the video. Can’t you see that?

Video? What video? What are you talking about? You guys have been filming me? What are you two– and stealing from me? That’s my bracelet.

This?

Yes, that.

Where did you get this?

Where did I get it? Why do you care?

Because it’s my wife’s.

Your wife’s?

Where did you get this?

Did you steal it?

No, I didn’t steal it. And it’s mine.

Where did you get that from?

I don’t remember.

What do you mean, you don’t remember?

I mean, I don’t remember much of anything.

[tense music]

[laughs] Damn it, I’ve done it again.

What? What you–

No, no. Here you are feeling sorry for me because I’ve made this about myself.

No–

Again.

No, I’m not feeling sorry for you. I just–I’m understanding what you’re going through. And, Dad, I want to be there for you.

Tate, I’m the dad in this thing, right? Okay, I’m supposed to be responsible. You–you’ve– you’re supposed to be the heartbroken one right now, because I have been selfish. I didn’t come to talk to you. I haven’t been there to comfort you. That’s the truth.

Yeah. Yeah. But, Dad, it’s okay. You’re going through a lot too. I get it.

Still, I should–I should have been more sensitive to your needs. And I want to–look, I want to be a better dad. [laughs] I just do. I’ma start right now. I’m gonna let you know exactly how I feel about you. Ready?

[laughs]

Son, I love you. You mean everything to me. And all I want is for your life to be just good. That’s it.

I love you too, Dad. And I want the same for you. And–[sighs] Look. we’re both obviously dealing with a lot right now. So I just–I do– I think it would be better if we were together, so we can help each other get through this. We need each other right now. And after everything happening this summer, I just think it would be better for both of us if I come home.

[gentle guitar music]

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Why aren’t you saying anything?

Because as much as I hear you, and I do hear you, I don’t think it’s a good idea. I don’t think you should come home.

Here.

You sure this is everything? You’re not holding out on me, are you?

Come on. That’s a lot. And like I said, it’s only been a few weeks.

Okay, okay. And I gotta say, you must really like Tate. I mean, if you’re willing to work this hard for free just so I don’t rat you out.

Yeah, Sophia. I do really like Tate. Which is why I didn’t appreciate you trying to pull that stunt back there.

Just having a little fun.

Well, fun’s over. Now if you don’t mind, I have to go.

Speaking of fun… have you two, you know, done it yet?

[scoffs] That’s none of your business.

That’s a no, I take it.

Yeah, so?

So what are you waiting for?

You–come on, Dad. I don’t get it. I mean, look, even having this conversation with you, I feel closer to you, and I feel, I don’t know, less upset about Mom and about everything that’s happening.

I know.

And I think this is good.

Son, I feel good about it too, and I’m glad we talked. And I feel closer to you too.

Okay.

But I think for right now, I think we should stick to video chat and text. And you should stay at camp.

Video chat, come on. I mean, you know that it’s not the same thing.

I know it’s not the same. I know it’s not the same thing. But I think it’s important right now, for you to be there.

[sighs]

It’s a good experience. You’ll be home before you know it, and hey, from your texts, it sounds like you’re having a good time, aren’t ya?

I don’t know. Yeah, sure. But it’s not the same as being–

Tate, what’s up, man?

I thought you were at camp.

Hey, Paul, Andrew.

Hey, he, uh–yeah, he– he was worried about his mom. So he needed to come home.

Right. Of course. Yeah, well, I just heard from EJ. And, good news, he agreed to the deal. So your mother, my sister, is only gonna have to serve six months.

That’s great. What? That’s awesome. That’s great.

It is. It is. But, um, I’m afraid that she’s being transferred to Statesville immediately.

Okay. How immediately? I mean, like, I can see her before she goes, right?

Yeah, well, I was just headed down to the station. You’re free to join me if you want.

Of course I want to. Yes.

Yeah.

Uh, we’ll have this conversation later. I’ll call you.

Yeah. And, hey, I love you. All right.

I love you too.

And I’m sorry about your mom.

Thanks.

Go.

Bye. [Brady sighs]

Uh, so, Brady, I didn’t wanna say anything in front of Tate. He’s dealing with enough right now.

What’s going on?

I just got a call from Marlena. Dad’s in the hospital.

It’s just too much of a strange coincidence that all of the evidence that Jack and Chad used to track down Abigail led straight to me. I don’t know, maybe my–my head is just spinning with the possibility that Abigail is still alive. But how can that be? I mean, the night that Chad found her, my God, the way he described it.

Such a horrible tragedy.

[intriguing music]

They showed me a video of that girl, the one that Clyde gave ’em.

All right. Could that have been Abigail?

Couldn’t see her face.

Oh.

So the truth is, hell, it could have been anybody.

What do you mean? What, are you saying you lost your memory?

If you must know, I was in a really bad accident a couple years ago. When I woke up, I-I couldn’t remember what happened. I couldn’t remember much of anything. And I would have, like, images, you know, snapshots of what must be memories, I don’t know, but nothing concrete. And then worse than that, my entire face was completely messed up. I had to go through all these surgeries. I don’t even know if this is what I really look like.

Did you have any kind of ID, something that might lead you to an idea of who you could be?

No, no, none of that. And the doctors, they–I mean, they said they did their best to reconstruct my face, but ever since then, I-I feel like that I’ve been living someone else’s life. I look in the mirror, I don’t know who that woman is. I don’t know–know who she is.

[suspenseful music]

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We might.

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Okay, so–so you really think I could be this Abigail person?

As hard as it is to believe, you could be. You could be my daughter.

And my wife. We lost her two years ago, which lines up with when you lost your memory.

Okay, but–but–but I was in an accident. I wasn’t stabbed.

How do you know if you don’t remember?

Well, there was a man at the hospital. When I woke up, he told me everything that happened and I–

Was his name Clyde?

Yes. As a matter of fact, it was.

[gentle mysterious music]

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So you’ve got this romantic hideaway, and you haven’t had sex yet? What’s wrong with you?

Nothing’s wrong with me or with Tate. And it’s not like we get to spend much time together anyways, since I’m covering all your shifts at the Bistro.

Oh, please. If you wanted to, you’d find the time. Trust me. Unless you guys don’t really want to. Or maybe Tate’s gay.

He’s not gay.

How do you know? He does have a gay uncle, doesn’t he? Maybe he’s got the gay gene.

Tate’s not gay.

[laughs] Whoa, pump the brakes there, Holly. I didn’t realize you had such a problem with gay people.

Stop. You know I don’t. It’s just, I know my boyfriend isn’t.

You’re probably right. I mean, he did get you guys that hotel room on prom night. Maybe he just changed his mind about you.

Tate hasn’t changed his mind about me. He’s just–he’s going through a lot right now.

Like how he doesn’t want to have sex with his girlfriend?

Like the fact that his mother is going to prison.

Oh, I guess that would be kind of a mood killer. And so unlike every other teenage boy in America, he’s probably not thinking about sex, which is why you’ll probably have to make the first move.

Would you just stop? Okay, why are you being like this? It’s none of your business what happens between me and Tate. Got it? None of your damn business. Now I need to get back to the square.

Oh.

Dad.

Oh, hey, Paul.

Dad.

Oh, kid.

You all right?

Hey. Hey How you doing, Dad?

[laughs]

Uh, Paul said that you got dizzy.

Oh–

And what happened?

Doc just thought I should get checked out again, you know, here at the hospital to be on the safe side. But you know what? I’m feeling a hell of a lot better right now, seeing your two handsome faces.

[laughs] We’re just glad to have you home safe and sound.

Yeah, man. We’ve been really worried about ya, as I’m sure you can imagine.

What’s important is that we are all together right here, right now. So–

Yeah.

I’m fine. No more worry. And catch up. What’s going on? How’s Andrew doing?

He’s been great.

And he’s gonna be a lot better knowing that you’re– you’re good now.

Good to hear. Good to hear. Nice.

Yeah.

And what’s going on with the grandkids? Let’s start with little Rach.

Rachel’s good. Rachel’s–she’s fine.

All right. Tate, let’s go.

Tate is, uh– Dad, there’s–there’s– there’s a lot to talk about.

Hey, Uncle Andrew, I just– I wanted to say thank you for everything you’ve done for my mom, if I haven’t already told you.

You have thanked me, Tate, multiple times. Hey, I know this has been really hard for you. It’s been hard for me too, knowing that my sister is going through such a rough time. And, hey, you know, she’s gotten into a lot of trouble. But deep down, she’s– she’s a really good person. And most importantly, she loves you.

I love her too.

I’ll go see if they’re ready.

Okay, thanks. [phone rings] Holly? – Tate. Thank God. Where are you?

I’m actually at the police station.

Your dad had you arrested?

[chuckles] No. No, he can be a little extreme. but I don’t think he’d have me thrown in the slammer, just lacrosse camp.

Well, did he figure out why you’re here? Are we busted?

No. No, I told him that I’m here to see my mother, which actually now is kind of true, because I found out that she’s getting transferred to Statesville today. So I’m at the police station to say goodbye to her before she goes.

[somber music]

Okay, Tate. They’re ready for you.

I gotta go. I’ll meet up with you when I’m gone, okay?

Yeah. Yeah, that’s him. He told me bad people caused my accident. And they might still be after me. He brought me here to hide out, said that I would be safe. And then he disappeared. And a friend of his took care of me for a long time after that, a woman.

Was her last name Goldman, by chance?

Yes, Goldman. Oh, my God. It’s like you know more about this than I do.

This could be her, Jack.

Mm-hmm.

Anyway, um, she told me that Clyde was going to come back. But then she disappeared. I got tired of sitting around waiting for something to happen. So I took off looking for them a couple of weeks ago.

That’s why she wasn’t here when we found John.

Who’s John?

It’s not important right now. What’s important is, you don’t believe a word that Clyde Weston says. Uh, he led me to a video of you pacing around this room. And he–he told me it was my wife and that she was still alive.

Well, how do you know he’s not lying to you?

We don’t. Now he’s back in prison in solitary confinement. And we can’t talk to him.

But there’s another way for us to find out who you really are.

Which is?

You come home with us.

Hey, bud. Did you make it to the airport?

Yeah, sure did. I’m actually standing at the gate now.

Okay. Well, safe travels. And you call me when you get there, all right?

Okay, Dad. I will. Um, I love you.

I love you too, and, Tate, um, I promise you, I’m gonna be much more sensitive to what you’re going through, okay? I promise you that.

Hey, you’re going through a lot too. It’s all right. I, uh, better go.

All right, I’ll see you. Text me when you land.

I sure will.

Hi.

Hi.

How are you doing?

Uh, it’s been a crazy day. But I’m all right. I’m just glad I got to say goodbye to my mom.

How was that?

Uh, it was hard. I didn’t really know what to say. I mean, how do you say goodbye to your mom before she goes to prison for six months?

Well, I’m sure you said all the right things. And she knows how you feel. She knows that you love her, Tate.

I’m all right. Thank you. And now my dad thinks I’m on my way back to camp.

Yeah, talk about close calls.

Yeah. Seriously, I thought he caught me.

Oh, by the way, I had a little run-in with Sophia.

Oh, no, she’s not gonna out us, is she?

No. Not yet, at least. She’s just being really mean. But I handled it. I’ll tell you all about it on the ferry.

All right.

Okay. Let’s go.

Where’s Tate?

Oh, he just left. But, hey, at least he got a chance to say goodbye to his mom.

That’s good. And I’m sure that was very tough for him. Did you want to spend more time with her?

Uh, no, actually, the prison transport just left too.

How are you feeling?

I’m okay. Uh, I’m sorry. How’s your dad?

Oh, he’s okay too.

Thank God. So now you can at least stop worrying about him?

Yeah, I guess. I’d just feel a whole lot better if I knew what actually happened to him. – It’s good to see the boys.

And I can tell you’re feeling a lot stronger.

Hmm. Then why do you look so worried, Doc?

I’m worried because I still don’t know exactly how you ended up in Poplar Bluff.

Well, we’ll figure that out at some point, unless Jack and Chad get to the bottom of it first.

[laughing] You expect me to just come with you to Salem?

We have a plane waiting. Yeah.

Well, and how do I know that this is not some trick, that you aren’t the ones that Clyde warned me about to begin with?

We’re not. We mean you no harm, I swear.

Oh, thanks, Scout’s honor?

This isn’t a joke to us. He lost his daughter. I lost my wife. Don’t you want to remember who you lost? I promise you, we’re not gonna hurt you, okay? We just want to help you figure out who you are. That’s it.

[tense music]

Well, okay. But if you lay one finger on me, you’re a dead man.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

[inhales sharply] [groans]

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Ooh.

Good morning, sleepyhead.

Oh– oh, God. Xander’s mom.

[laughs]

And it really happened last night, didn’t it?

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[suspenseful music]

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Ooh, looks like someone is making himself at home.

Hello, you.

Hello, you. Does the very busy CEO have time for his once and future wife?

Mm, I’m sure I can squeeze you in.

Mm.

[gentle music]

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[sighs] [phone rings] Tate? Hello. Tate, are you there? [sighs] Reception at the Horton cabin blows. Tate, can you hear me?

[clears throat]

Grandma!

[dramatic music]

All right. Here you are.

Well, Abe, who would have thought that producing episodes of daytime drama a year would be such hard work?

[chuckles] Well, we got a jump on casting. And I feel sure that our new Charlemagne is honing her craft as we speak.

[tense music]

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OK, it says Charlemagne is on a one-way call.

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What the heck is a one-way call? [clears throat]

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“Into phone.” Oh, wait. I guess I’m not supposed to say that part out loud. Oh, come on, Hattie. Come on. Focus. Focus. [sighs] “Don’t worry, darling. “Everything is going according to plan. “All that’s left is for you to kill my husband, and then we can finally be together.”

Oh, my God!

[jazzy music] Marlena, are you planning to murder John?

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Bonnie Lockhart, you are a sight for these old peepers.

My God, how could you? What is it, Marlena, gambling debts, a young lover, what?

Boy, you better get yourself some new peepers ’cause you know what? I’m not Marlena.

What do you mean you’re not Mar– [gasps] Oh, my God in heaven, it’s you.

It’s–yeah.

Satan! [gasps] You’ve possessed Marlena again! Oh, God!

Oh, for the love of pickled herring, girl. Come on, I’m not that shrink, and I’m not Satan. I’m your old pal Hattie Adams!

Oh! [laughing] Oh!

Mm, you know I’ve always got time for you.

Mm.

How did you know I was here?

I ran into Justin. So seems like you decided to stake your claim on Victor’s legacy after all.

[sighing] Yeah. And how do you feel about that?

I just want you to be happy. But the last that we spoke about it, you were set to turn it down. What changed your mind?

Believe it or not, but it was my mum.

[dramatic music]

And I do have a name, you know, other than Xander’s mum.

I just– I’m sorry. I know it’s Fiona. Fiona.

And I’m curious. Exactly which part of having done it with Xander’s mum is so upsetting? Or is it ’cause you’re related?

No, no. It’s just–I don’t give a damn that Xander is my– oh, my God, he’s my uncle. I guess he’s my uncle now. The fact is that he’s just–

What? You can say it.

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I’m just trying to come up with a tactful way to say it. He’s–

I’m waiting.

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What is so upsetting is the fact that my son is–

OK, Fiona. Here, screw the tact. He’s a total creep.

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Sorry.

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Grandma, hi. I didn’t hear you come in.

Hi.

Would you like some coffee or tea?

Tea. Tea would be lovely.

Hot tea, coming right up. Anything in it?

No, thank you. Thank you, sweetie.

Of course.

You sounded like you were having quite an urgent conversation when I came in. Is everything all right?

Yeah. I was just talking to my friend Sophia.

Sophia?

Mm-hmm. She was seeing if I could cover one of her shifts tonight, but her reception’s terrible. It’s frustrating, you know?

Yeah, I can imagine. Just out of curiosity, why would you call your friend Sophia… Tate?

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So does this mean you and your mom are on good terms?

We’re working on it. I mean, I don’t know if I’ll ever be totally over her abandoning me as a child and lying to me about my father, but… yeah, we’ve found a way to move forward.

Good. I’m glad. Because we’re gonna need her as a witness.

Witness for what?

Listen, I don’t know if it’s just seeing you sitting here on this desk where you belong or if it’s that I’ve been up for hours straight, but I want to get married.

As do I, my love.

No. I mean today.

[soft music]

So you think my son’s a total creep?

No– [sighs] Fiona, I was– look, I’m trying to come up with something that was a little more tactful, but I couldn’t come up with a euphemism for creep, all right, so I tried to be less offensive. Sorry.

No, no, it’s fine. Actually, I appreciate your honesty. But tell me, why do you have such a low opinion of him?

I don’t think we need to get into that. Listen, I’m gonna jump in the shower and get to work, OK?

No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait.

Wait, what?

I’d really like to know exactly what Xander did to you.

[sighs] Fiona, I don’t see why we need to dredge all this up. I really don’t.

I want to know, Brady.

[sighs] All right. For starters, he shot me.

[scoffs] He did what?

Yeah, he shot me. Oh, he also shot my stepmother, and she almost died.

[sighs]

Does that answer your question pretty well?

[dramatic music]

Hattie Adams, is it really you?

What do you mean? You don’t recognize your old cell block sister?

Oh, I’ve just been thinking about you so much lately and all the good times we had. Oh, goodness. Come here. Oh! Oh, it’s so darn good to see you. [sighs]

It’s so good to see you too.

Oh. [gasps] Oh, wait. You’re married?

Me? No. No, I’m still single and cruising. Why?

You were talking about killing your husband.

[gasps] Oh! Oh, no, no, no, no. No, no, honey, that’s a line from this script.

[gasps] Whoa! What, script like a movie script?

Well, no, it’s actually just a TV script. Yeah. ‘Cause, Bonnie, I’m gonna be a soap star.

[gasps] [both squeal]

[groans] Abe. Are you really set on hiring Hattie to play Charlemagne?

Yeah. I think she’s perfect. She’s bold. She’s brash. She’s unpredictable.

OK. You know that I’m fond of the woman. I am. But frankly, Abe, she can’t act.

She fooled the whole town into thinking she was Marlena. I have faith that she’s gonna figure this out.

Mm-hmm. She better.

Well, look. We have to focus on filling out the rest of the cast, so… well, are you sure you won’t consider playing Lorna?

OK, for the very last time, I am not going to play Lorna DeLorean, OK? We’re just gonna have to find someone else.

Oh, that sounds like my cue.

[quirky music]

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I’m really sorry for lying to you, Grandma.

So you were talking to Tate.

Yeah, I just–

Mm.

I wanted to see how he was doing at that lacrosse camp his parents sent him to. Look, I know we’re not supposed to be talking, but I just really miss him.

I understand. And if were up to me, I wouldn’t have come down so hard on you two.

Really?

Mm-hmm. But it wasn’t up to me. You lied to your parents. And they have every right to keep you safe.

Safe from what, our feelings for each other? It’s just so unfair. I don’t get why they won’t let us be together.

Well, you have to admit you made some bad decisions. And throw in that sneaking around–

Well, we didn’t really have a choice.

Well, all I can say is, the best way to change their mind is to prove to them that you can be trusted. So keep your distance. And maybe they will change their mind.

OK.

OK.

So you’re not gonna tell them about this, then, the phone call?

Mm-mm. I’m not gonna say anything. But from now on, I want you to be honest with me, OK?

OK.

OK. Well, I better…

Thanks, Grandma.

Check with Henderson and see if he’s packed Victoria’s things. I’m taking her home to her mommy. And I’ll see you later, OK?

OK.

All right.

[sighs]

[line ringing] Come on, Tate. Pick up. Where’d you go? [sighs]

[soft music]

I’m right here.

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[chuckles]

I don’t know where to begin apologizing for all the heinous things that my son has done to you and your family.

Stop. How could any of that be your fault?

Oh, how can it not, at least partly? I wasn’t there when he was growing up. [sighs] I can’t help but take my share of the responsibility for how he turned out.

Fiona. Parents make mistakes.

Are you speaking from experience?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, my son spent most of his childhood across the country with his mother. I’ve been trying to make up for that and try to be the best father I can be.

How’s it working out?

It’s complicated. I just had to send him to summer camp recently just to straighten him out, keep him out of trouble. Is it gonna work? I don’t know. Maybe.

Yeah, I know the feeling. I’m trying to make up for lost time with Xander too. Falling out with him was the biggest regret of my life. [sighs] And I know you think he’s a creep.

But he’s your son. Well, you know, I know better than anybody that people can change. And he’s got a great fiancée in Sarah Horton. And he’s a dad. Don’t worry about it. The word on the street is, he’s trying to… turn his life around.

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Thank you. Now go and take that shower.

Mm, all right.

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[sighs]

You want to get married today?

Why not? Unless you have a reason that we should wait, hmm? Speak now, or forever hold your peace.

[inhales sharply] Course not! I want to marry you more than anything in the world. The sooner I make you my wife, the better.

Great. I’m gonna go home and get ready, then.

Well, don’t you think you should have a wee nap first?

Nope. I may be running on fumes and love, but I am champing at the bit to marry the love of my life.

Mm.

Then we can start our life as husband and wife.

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[sighs]

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Ooh-whee, this stuff is rich. Baby switches, weather machines. [laughter]

Hey, look, you can’t say a word about the fact that I let you see this, ’cause I mean, this is top secret.

Oh, come on. What do I look like? I know spoilers.

Yeah, well, Abe and Kate are really serious about that.

My lips are sealed. [chuckles] But I can’t wait to see it on TV. Girl, you’re gonna kill it. And by kill, I mean your fictional husband. [laughs]

Good one!

Seriously, I am so jazzed for you. Oh, Hattie, your ship has finally come in. You’re gonna be a bona fide soap star! [laughs]

Well, let’s just wait till I’m asked to sign my first autograph. [laughter]

Although I think nowadays they do the posing thing of the selfie, so maybe work on your poses.

What a good idea.

[laughs] So who are your castmates? Have you met them?

No, no, not yet. They still have to cast them because they’re looking for a Lorna and a Kassandra character.

Kassandra, no! No! That is my all-time favorite character! [laughs]

Oh. Well, they wanted Dr. Kayla to do it, but she said no way. But can you imagine, one of Salem’s finest citizens being in a soap opera?

Yeah, imagine that. [laughs] Imagine.

[chuckles]

Leo?

Ah-ta-ta-ta-ta. It’s Lorna DeLorean, and I am ready for my close-up. [sniffs] Is this where we’re gonna be reading? Not exactly Universal Studios, is it?

[clears throat] I’m sorry. Why are you here?

I just told you. I’m here to read for the role of Lorna.

OK, so you do understand that this is an audition for “Body & Soul,” not “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” correct?

Ha-ha. I know what this is. I’m perfect for this role.

Except Lorna is a woman.

[clears throat]

And you are a man.

Have you never seen “Tootsie”? I can play this role as well as any woman–better, in fact. And I will have you know that during Shakespeare’s time, the men played the male and the female parts.

Because women weren’t allowed to act.

Whatever, if it was good enough for the Bard, it’s good enough for “Body & Soul.”

[sighs] Would you excuse us a moment?

[quirky music]

Mm-hmm?

Maybe we should let him read.

Why?

[chuckles]

Because we don’t need– the last thing you need is a gender discrimination lawsuit. And this litigious jerk almost took Titan down a while back.

You’re serious?

It’s only an audition.

[sighs] All right. Stark, you can read for the part.

Yay! OK, if I may–before I knock this out of the park– share with you that in his masterpiece “Hamlet,” the aforementioned Bard had his title character explain to a group of actors that the purpose of playing is to hold as ’twere a mirror up to nature, to show virtue its feature, scorn its own image, and the very age and body of the time its form and pressure. [inhales deeply] In other words, Hamlet was proposing that what we see onstage reflect what is real in our lives and the world, mm.

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Yeah, right. Break a leg or something.

Thank you. First, some vocal exercises. Red leather, yellow leather. Red leather, yellow leather. Red leather, yellow leather. Red leather, yellow leather. Red leather, yellow leather. Red leather. Red leather, yellow leather. [phone ringing]

Hello, darling.

Mum, hi. I was just wondering if you were busy this afternoon.

I have some free time. What’s going on?

Well, I thought maybe you’d like to… witness your son remarrying the love of his life.

[sighs] Shower’s all yours.

[tense music]

Mum, who was that?

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Tate?

That’s me.

Hi. What are you doing here? Do you have any idea how much trouble you’re gonna be in?

I had to come.

OK, I know. I missed you too, but–

No, no, I had to come because I locked myself out of the Horton cabin, and I need your grandma’s key to get myself back in.

[dramatic music]

Someone missed their mommy.

[sighs] I’m sorry I was so late.

Oh, it’s no problem at all.

[chuckles]

Listen, you must be so exhausted, having pulled a double shift.

[chuckles]

Why don’t I stay and watch our girl while you get some sleep?

Well, I very much want you to stay.

Mm.

But there’s no time for sleep.

Oh. And why is that?

Well, because Victoria’s mommy and daddy are getting married today.

What?

[chuckles]

Oh!

Mum, who’s there with you?

[chuckles] Well, if you must know, I had another delightful evening with my charming new friend.

[sultry music]

OK. Now I’d love to change the subject, if that’s all right with you. Do you think you can make it to the wedding?

Of course. I wouldn’t dream of missing it.

Fantastic. Oh, and feel free to bring your new friend along. I’d love to meet him.

Well, I think it’s a bit early in the relationship for me to be introducing him to my family.

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Well, the invitation stands if you change your mind. But we’ll see you at the apartment this afternoon?

Oh, I’ll be there with bells on.

[laughs] I really thought you were gonna tell him the truth.

Oh. [phone ringing]

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It’s Xander. Oh, my– did he recognize my voice?

[sighs] Well, he didn’t say anything, but perhaps he was testing me?

[sighs] Well, this ought to be fun.

Oh, don’t you dare be a raging hypocrite with me, Thrust, not after you did the nasty with my mother! Oh, I hope you don’t mind I did a little rewrite. I found the script to be a bit pedestrian.

Pedestrian.

Keep going.

OK, where was I? Oh, yeah. [mumbling indistinctly] Not after you did the nasty with my mother! OK, yes, I may have slept with your twin brother and your father and your father’s twin brother, but that does not mean I am the filthy, wanton trollop that Charlemagne and all the other fat-ankled denizens of this nondescript Midwestern burg think I am.

[quirky music]

Nondescript?

I am a woman, Thrust! And I have the right to experience everything this life has to offer with my body and my soul. [inhales sharply]

Oh, my God, is it over?

Oh, God, God, please, please, please let it be over.

And scene. [chuckles] So? [exhales sharply]

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Dude, why would you lock the door while going out for a jog? There’s no crime up there.

I know. I know. It was just a force of habit.

And you know what? You shouldn’t be out jogging around the island anyways. What if one of the townies saw you and called my grandma or Julie?

I get it. I get it. I don’t know. I just–I had to get out. I was going stir-crazy up there.

Seriously, you have to get out of here.

OK.

Grandma’s right upstairs.

OK, but do you think you can sneak her key for me?

But what if she notices it’s gone?

It’s OK; I’ll go to town, I’ll get a copy made, and I’ll bring back the original.

Mm, I have a better idea. I don’t have work until tonight. So what if I came up with you to the cabin, we spend the day together, and I’ll bring the key back?

I like the sound of that.

Perfect. [chuckles]

[soft music] [phone rings]

Just answer it!

Xander, what’s up?

Where are you right now?

Why do you care?

Lose the attitude, mate, especially since we’re gonna be working together again. Or more accurately, you’re gonna be working for me.

[tense music]

You’re back at Titan as CEO?

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You didn’t see the press release? [sighs] Yes, I’m back, and I need you to take a meeting for me. A high-end tech company on the West Coast wants to make AI-enhanced metaverses featuring Titan publications and product lines.

OK, what does that have to do with Basic Black?

Nothing, but Sarah and I are getting married today. Just a small ceremony with Maggie and my mum in attendance.

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Well, congrats to you.

Thanks, mate. But it really would put everyone at ease if there was a family member at that meeting. Can I count on you to take care of it?

Sure. Consider it my wedding present.

[chuckles] Appreciate it. Thanks, mate.

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Well, Xander, I’m not doing it for you. I’m doing it for Sarah and Maggie and anybody else who’s had the misfortune of loving you.

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See? You were worried about nothing. Our little rendezvous stays between us.

I guess so. Listen, I better go. I better get to the office and prep for this meeting.

Yes, and I need to transform myself into a suitable mother-in-law.

Yeah. Fiona, wait. Come here.

[dramatic music]

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Last night, that was actually really great.

Yes, it was. Perhaps we can do it again sometime.

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Maybe we can.

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Our little angel fell asleep as soon as I put her down.

Oh, good. Come and sit. Tell me all about Xander and Titan. What did Fiona say to convince him to accept Victor’s bequest?

It just–it sounds like she helped him embrace Victor’s legacy and see how he can make it his own. Honestly, I’m surprised that she’s the one that got through to him, given how angry he was with her at the wedding.

And with good reason.

Mm.

Mm. I am happy, though, that they’re getting along. Xander’s gonna need his whole family to help him get– well, to navigate his new life.

Mm-hmm. Which is why we want to make our little family official.

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

So what do you say? You want to perform a wedding?

I say that I have been waiting for this a long time.

[squeals]

Yay! [laughter] Oh, my darling.

I love you, Mommy. [laughter] [camera clicking]

Oh, that’s it. That’s it.

I’m posting that one. I’m posting that one.

You know what? You know what? They’re all good. Just post them all.

Why not? Besides which, you used to serve hash in this very pub, and now your name’s gonna be in lights!

Oh, Bon, you’re gonna make me blush.

[laughs] You just remember me when you win your first Oscar, girl.

Oh, yeah. You know, a guy just made that mistake on TV. I mean, it’s not an Oscar. It’s an Emmy.

Oh, whatever. [laughs] You know all the big movie stars began their careers on soaps? That Meg Ryan and Angela Bassett, Julianne Moore, Brad Pitt. [laughs]

Oh, breathe hard.

I know, right? Oh, and that pretty lady from that show “Our House” with the Quaker Oats guy. Mm. And now the name Hattie Adams is gonna be right up there with them. Mm-hmm. [laughter]

Well? Why so slow with the reviews? What did you think? [sighs]

It was– Well, it was certainly–

It was certainly terrible.

Mm.

It was painful, actually.

Ugh! How dare you? I opened up a metaphorical vein and poured my entire essence out for you people.

Let’s keep our essences to ourselves, huh?

It’s not my fault that this script is not worthy to lie in a peacock’s birdcage. I mean, who wrote this crap?

Well, we are in the process of looking for a new head writer.

Actually, I am hopeful that Will will consider taking over the writers’ room, you know, at least consulting.

Oh.

That hack? I mean, Wilhelmina will probably just recycle storylines from that hideous Christmas movie of his.

[laughs] So you actually think that insulting my grandson is going to incline me to cast you?

Oh, I’m just teasing. Your grandson is very charming and quite talented, but his fee must be ginormous. There’s no way you could afford him, not even with the granny discount.

He does have a valid point there.

Oh, come on. You’re not actually thinking of hiring Leo Stark to write for us.

[quirky music]

He’s within our budget. And Lady Whistleblower does have a way with words.

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Oh, my God. I give up. I give up. Here.

What’s this?

That’s a breakdown, which is an outline of a “Body & Soul” script. You take it home, you read it, and you turn it into an actual script. And if it’s decent, Abe and I might consider maybe offering you a trial deal to write for us.

A trial deal?

Mm.

Like another audition?

Take it or leave it, Stark.

Fine, I’ll take it. But be prepared to be blown away. I am going to pen a soap opera script worthy of all the late greats– Irna, Agnes, Bill, Betty, and Ted. You just wait and see.

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What the hell have we gotten ourselves into?

[chuckles]

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[light music]

Oh, there’s my best girl.

[laughs] Hey. Listen, I think there are two women in this apartment that are ahead of me on that list.

I’m just delighted to see you. So are you ready to marry me off to your daughter yet again?

I am. I am. I am. And I hear your mother is on her way.

Yeah, it seems like a step in the right direction.

I’ll say, considering she was able to convince you to take your rightful place at Titan.

You heard about that?

Mm-hmm. I think Victor would be very pleased, wherever he is. [knock at door] [chuckles]

Mum! You look fantastic.

Thank you very much.

Hello, Fiona.

Oh, Maggie.

Oh, darling.

It’s so lovely to see you on such a happy day.

Thank you. [laughs]

No plus-one?

Oh, no, I explained your gracious invitation to my friend, and he agreed it’s far too soon for us to meet each other’s families. Xander, your flat is quite charming, but I assume that you’ll be moving into the mansion with your young family after the wedding.

Oh, well–

[gentle music]

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[chuckles]

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I don’t need a mansion as long as I’ve got my beautiful bride. My true home is… in Sarah’s heart.

Mm. And mine is in yours.

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Xander, will you stop gaping and change and we can have ourselves a wedding? [laughter]

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I will come to your wedding over your dead body, Kassandra.

Oh, goodness.

Oh! Hey, girlfriend!

Hey, you.

Are you rushing off somewhere? Never mind. I’m sure you’re busy.

Yeah, yeah. Well, anyway.

Wait, wait, wait, wait. If you’re not busy later– I mean tonight–would you– would you want to come over and watch “Drag Race” with me?

“Drag Race”? Hell yeah.

Great. Great. It’s a date. OK, Salem Inn, room . I’ll see you around 😕

around :. , :. Sure, I got it. [chuckles]

[upbeat music] Who the hell was that?

Well, our little show is turning out to be a motley crew of thieves and scammers.

That’s a little harsh, don’t you think?

No, no. Actually, I don’t. I mean, you convinced me to cast Hattie. And now we’re actually considering hiring Leo Stark to write for us.

Well, think of it this way, Kate. There’ll never be a dull moment on the air or behind the scenes.

Oh, God, I just want to find a sane and talented thespian to play the role of Kassandra. That’s it. You know, we have some of the best local theater talent coming by this afternoon to read for us.

Well, you can just cancel that cattle call, Katie, hon, because I was born to play Kassandra Lovegood.

[jazzy music]

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OK. You find someplace to stay hidden, and I’ll get us tickets for the Smith Island Ferry.

Deal.

[soft music] Bye.

Bye.

Yeah, I’m headed back to the office. Just make sure the conference room is ready for the meeting, all right? All right, thank you. Oh, sorry.

Sorry.

Tate?

[suspenseful music]

Hey, Dad.

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Xander, you said you wanted to say something before we moved on to the official vows?

I would, yeah. I do. Sorry. That’s for later, isn’t it? I’m just– I’m a little nervous.

It’s all right, darling. Take your time.

[sighs]

[romantic music] Sarah, if I started listing all the reasons that I’m not worthy of you, well, we’d be here until next week.

[chuckles]

And just the fact that you’re stood here, ready and willing to give me yet another chance, it’s proof that I’ve received more of God’s grace than I ever expected in this life.

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I’m not gonna promise that I will never mess up again, because you know me.

[laughs]

Obviously I’m gonna mess up repeatedly.

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But I do vow that I will strive every day to be completely and utterly honest with you, putting you, our daughter, our family, and our abiding love first, always.

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Sarah, would you like to say something?

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Xander, you talk about how you don’t deserve me. And I mean, yeah, you have made mistakes, huge mistakes.

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But sometimes I think that I’m the one that doesn’t deserve you. Because what did I do in this lifetime or in , lifetimes to have a man who loves me so much that he would be willing to do anything for me, legal or otherwise?

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I can’t promise that I will never get mad at you if you mess up, because, well, you know me too, so… [laughs]

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But I vow that I will never take the easy way out again. I will stay and fight for our marriage, for our family, for our love. Xander, you are so worth it. We are worth it.

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[clears throat] Just give me a second to get ahold of myself. OK. [sniffles] OK. OK, I can do this. [laughter] Do you, Alexander, take Sarah to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, for richer, for poorer…

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As long as you both shall live?

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I do.

[laughs]

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Do you, Sarah, take Alexander to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, for richer, for poorer…

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As long as you both shall live?

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Hell yes, I do. [laughs]

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I assume you both have rings.

Yes, yes.

We have, yes.

Mom?

Yes. [nervous laughter]

[sighs]

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[laughs]

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And now by the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, once again and at long last, husband and wife.

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Well, what are you waiting for? Kiss your bride.

You heard your mother.

Gladly! [laughter]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Stephanie, hi. I thought you were moving outta here months ago.

I-I was. But after Chad left, I decided to move back into our old apartment.

Oh.

So what are you doing here?

I’m moving back in here too.

Gabi, didn’t think you’d be back so soo–

[ominous music]

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I’m trying, big brother. I’m really, really trying to stick to the tender loving care routine… to sit here and give you nothing but sisterly love and support. But you’re still not waking up. And I’m starting to get really frustrated. So I may have to move on to tough love. And you’re not gonna like that, because– because–

‘Cause she’s the toughest person I know.

[gentle music]

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Burning the midnight oil?

Oh, hey. Oh, gosh, I didn’t even realize what time it was.

Mm, it looks like you’ve gotten settled into the position, Madame Commissioner.

Well, this is still Rafe’s job when he comes back.

Huh.

But I am doing my best.

Your message said there have been some new developments with Rafe’s stabbing?

Yes.

But no change in his condition?

No.

Oh. Well, can I assume that the break in the case has something to do with the suspect you told me about?

Only he’s no longer a suspect. And it has been confirmed that Everett Lynch is the one who attacked Rafe.

[door clicks open]

* Honey, I’m home * And I brought us a nice bottle of wine to share. After a long day in the DiMera salt mines, I have definitely earned this.

You’re in a good mood.

Why wouldn’t I be? They’ve identified Commissioner Hernandez’s attacker. I’ve got a good job. I’ve got you. Everything’s coming up Connie!

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Good first day at DiMera, huh?

Better than good, sublime. [laughs]

Care to share?

I have to admit, I had some first day jitter.

Mm, mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm. I sometimes have difficulty fitting in with new people. I feel like I really hit it off with my coworkers. And Ava and Kristen are just fantastic bosses.

Mm, yeah. And, um, Gabi?

Gabi trusts me already. You should see how impressed she was that I showed up at the Bistro with some papers for her to sign.

Hmm. [laughs] Good for you, I guess.

And I can’t believe how much information I learned today, so much valuable information I can’t wait to use later. And I can’t believe how much more comfortable I feel right now than I did this morning.

Mm, comfortable about DiMera business or about murdering Everett Lynch?

[dark music]

Your ex-husband is the one who attacked Rafe?

He was Bobby Stein when we were married. So we think that Bobby was the one who attacked Rafe.

Oh, J-Jada, I don’t know what to say.

I didn’t want to believe it either. It wasn’t until Stephanie and I started talking. And we put the pieces together. And we realized that he might have been faking his integration.

You mean faking that he was back to being Everett.

Yeah.

Oh.

And Bobby had a very clear motive for wanting Rafe out of the picture.

Because he wanted you back.

Yeah.

And I brought him in for questioning, just like you suggested, but then when he got here, he started saying that he wasn’t feeling well. And then he–he left. I had to let him go.

You let him go?

I didn’t have enough evidence to hold him. And Stephanie decided to take matters into her own hands. And so she went to Everett’s hotel. And so I followed her there. And when we got there, we found him lying there next to a bottle of pills. He’d overdosed.

Overdosed? Is he–

He’s dead.

Oh. Oh. Oh, Lord. Jada, I’m so, so, so sorry. [Jada sniffles]

But you’re sure he’s the one who attacked Rafe?

Yeah. Yeah, there was a suicide note. And it confessed to everything. And there was… Were these.

[unsettling music]

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Johnny, this is a surprise.

Yeah, just I’ve been thinking nonstop about Rafe. And just wanted to come in, check in, see how he’s doing, see how you’re doing.

Thanks. I know it would mean a lot to him that you came to see him.

[sighs] So what are the doctors saying?

Not much. They just don’t know.

Oh, that’s the worst. [monitor beeping steadily] So how are you doing?

Hanging in the best I can, I guess.

Yeah. No, I remember when my dad was in a coma. Just that–that feeling that at any moment you’re just expecting him to–to wake up. You know?

Only he never does.

I’m sorry.

[gentle music]

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I just hate seeing him like this.

Yeah, me too. When I was a kid, Rafe was basically a superhero. And he was larger than life. He’d come home and he’d– he’d talk about all the bad guys that he’d caught. I felt safe because he was out there saving the world. I just couldn’t believe how lucky I was to have him as my stepfather.

As lucky as I am to have him as a big brother.

You know, he’s one of the strongest, bravest, toughest guys out there. Gabi, he’s gonna get through this, just like he always does.

He fought so hard to get me out of prison.

Yeah, him and Stefan both, right?

I’m lucky to have him too. Neither of them ever lost faith in me.

Ava. Thought you were–

Gabi? Sorry to disappoint. No, she, uh–she went to the hospital to visit her brother.

How did you know that?

Well, because your wife is very conscientious. And she alerted the office that she was going to the hospital and she wasn’t coming back in. So I decided to take this opportunity to talk to you alone.

You left Titan?

I cleared out my office this morning, yeah. Now that I’m not Victor’s son anymore, I couldn’t really make a case for keeping the CEO job. Anyway, when I was leaving and bringing all my belongings, I realized that I didn’t really want to go to the house either, or the Kiriakis mansion, rather. I just don’t feel like I belong there anymore.

So here you are.

Here I am, yeah, full circle. Although I don’t know. Things just moved so fast after Victor’s death, I never even got around to, you know, giving up the lease.

Mm. Well, good thing, huh?

Damn good thing, as it turns out. Yeah, although I haven’t been back in there since I walked out the door. The AC’s off. It’s probably , degrees inside.

[sighs] Well, I mean, my place is kind of a mess right now. So wanna go to the pub, grab a beer?

Yes. Yes, I would like that.

[soft music]

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Can you explain to me why you still have those gloves?

I’m gonna take ’em down to Forensics as soon as I finish this report. And I don’t know. I guess I’m– I guess I’m still trying to make this real for myself.

I hear that. I hear that. Jada, are you all right? I mean, as if Rafe’s case wasn’t personal enough already.

No, I should have– I should have– I should have put this together sooner. I-I-I should have– I should have realized that the man that, uh–that– that–that Bobby was capable of stabbing–

Now stop. Stop. You can’t blame yourself. I mean, you had no reason to suspect that your ex was capable of this kind of violence, right?

No. But he was. And now the man that I love is– he’s lying in some hospital bed. And I don’t even know if he’s gonna wake up. I don’t know if I’m gonna ever hear his voice!

Listen, listen! Listen to me, Jada. This was not your fault. No. I’ve been there. I was with a man capable of terrible violence too.

You were?

[somber piano music]

Yes. Oh. Not Abe of course, no. No one on earth could treat me better. But my–my daughter Lani’s father, Ray, he had a terrible mean streak. He used to hit me and then make me believe that I deserved it, that I made him act that way. Took me a long time, but I finally realized I wasn’t the cause of it, just like you aren’t responsible for Bobby.

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Thank you for saying that.

It’s the truth.

I guess I’m– I guess I’m still in shock. Even with the gloves right there in front of me, I just can’t believe that the man that I was married to would be capable of murder. That–that–that is not the man that I knew.

And you also never knew about his personality disorder, did you?

No. Bobby had so many secrets. I just hope that one of those secrets is not gonna cost Rafe his life.

I know Rafe loved being your stepfather too. He’d always show me pictures of you with your little jacket playing Junior G-man. [both laugh]

Yeah. Yeah, I still have that jacket somewhere. Gosh, I used to drive my dad up a wall.

Yeah, doesn’t take much to do that, does it?

No. No, unfortunately not. You know, EJ DiMera.

Mm.

Once he’s upset about something, he can hold a grudge for forever.

So I’ve noticed.

Hey, by the way, I just– I wanted to say that I’m sorry, you know, for how long he took to help you get out of prison. It was totally wrong of him to let you sit in there for something you didn’t do.

Thanks. But I have to admit, I’m a little surprised you’re being so nice to me.

Why?

Well, I did expose the truth about what your father did to Eric and Nicole.

Yeah, you did. I’m glad you did. I mean, besides keeping you in prison, my God, he was keeping my uncle Eric from his child. He was letting Nicole believe a huge lie.

Yeah, well, I have a feeling he’d say he was doing the kid a favor.

He’d be wrong. Yeah, he’d be wrong. Anyway, I just hope he’d, you know, get something out of this. Maybe he’s learned some kind of lesson. He’s definitely paid the price. He’s basically lost everyone he loves.

Even he and Stefan are on the outs. So yeah.

Yeah. Hey. Um, speaking of your husband, happy anniversary.

Thanks. That’s sweet of you to remember.

Yeah, Stefan might have hinted at your surprise. I know he wanted today to be really special for you.

Ah. Well, I am happy to report he succeeded.

Well, I’m glad to hear that.

[laughs]

Making up for, uh, lost time, I guess. You know, when–when you were in prison, he was so lonely and miserable.

Something happened at the office today.

Care to be more specific?

Okay. I could be overreacting. But I don’t know. I–

Does this has something to do with Gabi?

Sort of. It has to do with her new assistant.

Connie?

Yeah.

What about her?

Okay, well, Kristen and I, we were talking, um… about what happened between us, and Connie, she sort of walked in on it.

So the nutjob heard you?

No, I don’t know. I don’t know. Kristen–Kristen is pretty sure that she didn’t.

Oh, pretty sure?

Yeah. Look. It’s not like we could ask her, right?

Okay, what–what exactly did you say? Did you explicitly say that you and I slept together?

I believe so.

[dark music]

This is bad. This is so bad.

Okay. No. Listen, listen, listen. Connie is new. She’s new at DiMera, right? So even if she did hear a piece of the conversation, she probably has no idea what we were talking about.

Why? Why were you even talking about this in the office in the first place? The woman is Gabi’s assistant.

Yeah, I know. But she seems harmless.

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I did not murder Everett Lynch. He left a suicide note, as in, he killed himself.

Except he didn’t write that note. You did, after you poisoned his coffee.

Did I?

Ya did, Connie.

Can’t get anything past you, can I?

Mm, not anymore.

Okay, I can’t help it if the perfect method just fell into my lap. I had to do it. Everett-Bobby, Bobby-Everett was going to expose me to Detective Hunter for, you know, stabbing the Commish. And the only reason I stabbed the Commish was because Everett-Bobby, Bobby-Everett was going to expose me for, you know–

Stabbing… me.

I told you, that was Stefan and Gabi’s fault. We would have been together a long time ago if it wasn’t for the two of them. But don’t worry. I’m going to make them pay for what they did. And I know exactly how.

[gentle music]

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Uh, you look incredible.

Yeah, well, I am just happy not to be covered in flour.

Mm, well, how do you feel about a little, uh, sugar?

Mm.

Can’t believe that line actually worked.

Oh, no, it wasn’t the line.

Mm. [sighs]

Are you hungry? I’m sure that Cook has some leftovers from dinner.

Yeah, I ate at the hospital. Thank you.

Well, why were you at the hospital?

I went to see Rafe.

Oh, yeah. I forgot you said you were going to go do that.

Yeah.

How’s he doing?

Uh, still hasn’t woken up.

Oh.

But I saw Gabi.

Yeah, well, man, she must be really, really scared.

Scared, sad. But you know Gabi. She’s fresh outta prison, her brother’s in a coma, and she’s just powering on through, you know, tough as nails, no drowning in her sorrows for Gabi DiMera.

So how does it feel?

How does what feel?

To be unrich.

[chuckles] I’m still getting used to it, I guess. It’s not even about the money. Okay, it’s not entirely about the money. It’s more the whiplash of being Victor’s son and then not being Victor’s son.

Well, I’m sure Justin, your dad, is pretty happy to have you back.

He is. I’m happy about that too, but still.

It’s not easy having your life flipped upside down twice in less than a year.

Yeah, you could say that. But enough about me and my problems. [sighs] How are you? You told me that you and Everett broke up. I know that guy meant a lot to you.

He did.

Think there’s any chance you two might get back together?

No. No, there isn’t. Everett’s dead.

[gentle country music]

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So the case against Everett Lynch is closed?

Yeah, Bobby confessed to everything in his suicide note, about him faking his personality integration to get out of Bayview and him stabbing Rafe to get him away from me.

Then it’s over.

Not exactly. See, we haven’t yet resolved who really killed Li Shin.

Right. Uh. But you told me you had a new suspect. But you didn’t say who.

Well, Bobby never told me who. He just said that it was someone other than Gil Carter. And he also claimed that he knew who attacked Rafe.

Well, he sure as hell did know, since he did it himself.

Well, yeah, right.

Could–wait. Could–could Bobby have killed Li as well?

I mean, I don’t know. I’m not ruling that out. [sighs] But it’s a possibility. But I don’t–I don’t understand why he wouldn’t just include that in his suicide note. I mean, at that point, it wouldn’t matter. And plus, I don’t know what his motive would be to kill Li Shin. As far as I know, they haven’t had any connection.

I knew working for Gabi would pay off. But even I didn’t know it would happen so quickly.

Well, what’d you do, steal her corporate credit card?

Even better. I overheard Ava talking to Kristen DiMera. And guess what they were talking about?

Oh, uh, the Cubs.

Not even close.

Uh, um, fall fashion?

Still cold.

Come on. Come on. Just tell–

Okay. Okay. Ava was saying that she slept with Stefan while Gabi was still in prison.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. That’s a turn of events, Gabi being the cheatee, as opposed to the cheater.

I thought you’d like that.

Mm-hmm.

And if Gabi finds out–

It’s gonna blow her marriage with Stefan sky-high.

You betcha.

Do you have a plan to do it?

Not yet.

[groans]

[exhales heavily] I almost dropped it today. Gabi and Stefan were having a romantic afternoon at the Bistro for their anniversary. I came to deliver Gabi some papers. And I saw the two of them being very lovey-dovey. And I came this close to giving them the ultimate gift. But in the end, I decided to keep my trap shut.

No, I mean, that doesn’t sound like you at all.

I admit I’m not usually one for delayed gratification. But I realized, this is a bomb with a long fuse. And I decided to detonate it when it will have the maximum impact.

And when’s that?

[mysterious music]

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You know, Connie was here earlier, when I was with Gabi.

How did she seem?

You mean, did she seem like someone who knew I had cheated on my wife?

Okay. Okay. Why was she here? What did she want?

She wanted Gabi to sign some papers I guess you needed her to sign.

Really?

Yeah.

Because I was going to messenger those over. I did not ask her to have them signed. Oh, my– [groans] Okay, what do you think that means?

Maybe it means she’s incredibly efficient.

Oh.

Okay, I’m gonna ask you one more time.

[sighs]

Do you think she heard you?

Look, I think–

[tense music] I think that if she came here and she was acting normal, then we are safe.

That doesn’t make me feel any better. And just so you know, I told Gabi that you and I kissed two times when we were both playing our parts trying to get her out of prison.

Great. How’d she react?

She didn’t love it.

Mm.

But she understood. Can we make a new rule?

What rule?

A rule that says going forward, we don’t discuss this ever again, because it’s done, and because I can’t risk anybody hearing something that they shouldn’t, especially not Gabi.

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Hey, babe, everything okay?

Yep.

Oh, how’s Rafe doing?

Same. What are you doing here, Ava?

Oh, I, um– I just–I came–

She has some papers she needs you to sign.

Yeah, I did, but, um, well, Stefan let me know that, um, your new assistant already came over and had you sign a copy. Yeah?

Yeah. I signed them and gave ’em back to her. And, you know, she hasn’t been my assistant for long, but Connie doesn’t seem like the type of person who sits around and waits for things to happen.

[soft tense music]

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I admit I’m pretty anxious to reveal Stefan’s infidelity to Gabi, but I’m not in a hurry. Revenge being a dish best served cold and all that.

Hmm, but do you really have the patience to wait?

This time, I do. Because the longer that Gabi thinks her dearly devoted husband was faithful while she was in the slammer, the more delicious it’s going to be when she finds out he was tangling in the sheets with his so-called coworker.

Oh, this is gonna be ugly, especially now that Gabi and Ava are working together.

And you know what? I think I’m gonna help those two lady bosses get past their differences, learn to get along.

Oh. You want Gabi and Ava to be friends?

The closer the better, so when it all goes sour, it’ll be almost as good as what happened with Charlemagne and Cassandra.

Oh, um, I’m not sure I know who that is.

“Body & Soul”?

Uh, no, never seen it.

Your loss.

Mm.

A friend of mine got me hooked. The old episodes are on YouTube. We’ll have to schedule a binge sesh.

Sounds great.

[laughs] Anyway, how fun is it going to be watching those two bond, knowing all the time I can destroy them whenever I want? And speaking of what I want, I think it’s time for bed, don’t you?

It’s not even :.

I had a long first day at the office. And you’ve been on your feet all day.

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I just–I wish there was more I could do, you know, for Rafe, for Gabi.

Well, you’re being a good friend, and that is a lot.

Doesn’t, uh– doesn’t feel like a lot.

Well, that is because you are a sensitive soul, Giovanni. And that’s what makes you such a good director.

I don’t know about that.

Yeah. Well, I do. And you’re caring. And you’re passionate. And that is what makes you a great person.

Well, if…[clears throat] I am truly such a great person, it’s only because I’m inspired by the even better person that I am lucky enough to get to share my life with.

[sweet music]

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Mm, I’m sleepy now. [laughs]

Yeah, me too. But, hey, um, do you mind if I watch some videos before we call it a night? It’s for work.

Work? I thought you hadn’t started “Body & Soul” yet.

Well, I haven’t, but, uh, I found some old YouTube videos, some episodes of “Body & Soul.” And I thought I’d just, you know, watch a few of them, do some research, get a sense for the directing style.

So your work is watching TV. [laughs]

I didn’t say it was hard work.

Uh-huh. Yeah. Well, let’s watch together. I love “Body & Soul.”

Yeah?

Mm-hmm.

Okay. Let’s do it.

Okay.

[groans]

Steph, I am so sorry.

[sighs] Thanks.

Oh, my God, the guy you love just took his own life. And I’m over here complaining about losing my inheritance.

No, it’s okay. You didn’t know.

Still, that is an absolute tragedy. It’s terrible.

Yeah, especially because it seemed like he was starting to get his life together.

Do you think maybe it could have been, like, an accidental overdose?

He left a note. Well, his alter, Bobby, did.

So does that mean Bobby was the one who took the pills?

Yeah. Somehow, that makes it even worse. Look, I know it sounds strange to say. But I don’t think– I don’t think any of this is what Everett wanted. But because of this terrible disorder… He was a good person, Alex. He–he didn’t deserve this. He didn’t deserve any of this.

[sad country music] [sighs]

Oh, Jada, honey, I can only imagine how confusing and painful this whole ordeal has been.

Yeah, well, it’s not something I expected. That’s for sure.

Well, on behalf of the city, I’m grateful that there’s no longer violent criminals to let loose.

Yeah, I’m trying to take comfort in that.

Mm-hmm. You did your job, Commissioner, under the worst of circumstances.

It doesn’t feel like that. I mean, especially when you call me that. You know, Rafe should be sitting here right now. And he’s not because of a man that I brought into his life.

You know when he wakes up, he won’t see it that way. Um, you know, why don’t you just, you know, take–take the rest of the day off? Just–just go home for the day.

Okay. Is that an order?

If it has to be.

[laughs] Okay. But first I should call Gabi.

Does she know about Everett?

No, not yet.

Oof.

But I hope that she’ll find some comfort in knowing that the man that hurt her brother is off the streets.

Oof. Oh, oh. Hang in there.

[sighs]

Well, since you’ve already signed the papers, looks like I can go.

Looks like.

Yeah, well, happy anniversary, you guys.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

Thanks, Ava.

And, uh, I will see you at the office tomorrow.

See you there.

All right.

So those papers must be pretty important if everybody in your company is tracking you down to sign ’em.

It seems a little below Ava’s pay grade, to be honest. I hope it wasn’t too awkward when she showed up.

Awkward? No, no, she and I– [phone rings]

It’s Jada. Hey, what’s going on?

Hey, sorry to bother you on your anniversary. But can we talk for a minute?

Of course. Is it about Rafe?

Yes, it is. I got some new information. And I think it will bring you some closure.

Amazing.

Wait, wait. Pause it.

Uh, okay. What’s–what’s wrong?

Okay, so you mean to tell me that the whole time that Charlemagne was married to Exeter that he was her half brother?

Well. Okay. Look, I know it looks bad. But it turns out Exeter was switched at birth. So it’s actually all cool, I mean, relatively speaking, anyway.

Mm, are you sure “relative” is the word you want to use?

[laughs] That is, uh, an excellent point.

I’m just saying, these people live some crazy lives.

Well, are they really any crazier than the days of our lives?

Well, I mean–

I mean, hey, look. My dad’s baby, they thought he was dead. And then it turns out he was actually just adopted by Sloan and Eric, and then it turns out that he was actually Nicole and Eric’s baby after all.

Yeah.

And then if you look what my cousin Theresa did to Alex Kiriakis, I mean, letting him think he’s the heir to the Kiriakis fortune, I mean, talk about turning someone’s life upside down.

Yeah, I hope he has somebody to lean on.

Yeah.

[gentle music] [sighs]

Thanks. I, um, definitely wasn’t expecting to cry on your shoulder tonight.

I guess we’re even, since you were there for me the night my wedding absolutely exploded. Steph, I’m really sorry about Everett.

I appreciate that. And, um, it’s getting late, so we should– we should probably head back to our respective apartments.

Yeah, yeah. At least it’s convenient– being neighbors, you know? Come here, go back there, one car.

Yeah, very convenient.

All right, well, I’ll go find the waiter and take care of this check.

Oh, yeah, right.

Oh, no, no, no. Hey. It’s on me.

[sighs] Thanks.

[gentle country music]

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So Bobby was pretending to be Everett all along. [monitor beeping steadily] He obviously didn’t want you around. God, I am so sorry, Rafe. I wouldn’t have believed any of this, if I hadn’t lived it. And I am so sorry. I am so sorry. [sighs] But I just– I wish I knew what he was capable of. I wish I was able to protect you. [sniffles]

[somber music]

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At least now we– we have the case closed. And he’s gone. And now all I want to do, all I want to do is focus on you. I want us to focus on getting you to come back to us.

I can’t believe this, Bobby, Everett, whatever the– whatever his name is, is the one who stabbed Rafe.

At least he’s dead, though, right?

Honestly, I’m not even sure that makes me feel any better.

No? Not even a little?

First of all, it doesn’t make Rafe any more likely to wake up. And to have it happen like this, a phone call out of the blue, it just feels so– so unsatisfying. Like I’ll never get to see him brought to justice. I’ll never get to confront him face-to-face.

Okay. But at least he did pay, right? I mean, he’s dead. Justice was served in that respect. And the most important thing is, the person who hurt Rafe can never do it to anyone ever again.

[ominous music]

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All I want is for us to be on good terms again, to possibly have a relationship, a fresh start. Xander, you’re my son. And I love you. So please tell me you believe me. Tell me you can find it in your heart to forgive me.

[soft stirring music]

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What the hell is that?

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Whose knickers are these?

Go out the bathroom window.

We’re three stories up.

Yes, you look very fit. I’m sure you’ll be fine. Now go! Oh. Oh, oh. Here, here. How do you know they’re not mine? Okay, fine. As you seem to have surmised, Mumsie had a little dalliance last night.

Really? Even though the only man that you know in this town is me?

Mm, that was true until I met a handsome stranger in that delightful bakery, Naughty Bits.

Sweet Bits.

Oh, yes. Right. Well, anyway, he and I bonded over beverages. Our lattes got mixed up, and he returned mine, and I returned his.

And before you knew it, you were swapping more than lattes.

[laughs] What can I say? He was a very charming gentleman.

Well, maybe I know him. What’s this charming gentleman’s name?

[tense music]

[upbeat music]

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What’s up, cuz? How’s it goin’?

Oh, Alex. Hey, man.

You mind a little company?

Actually, uh–

Oh, come on. Nobody likes drinkin’ alone. [groans] Although that’s exactly what I’d be doing if I didn’t find you sittin’ here right now. Last few days knocked me on my ass, as you can imagine.

Yeah, I know.

You know. Thinkin’ I was Victor’s son, CEO of Titan, heir to the fortune, marrying the woman I love, only to have her screw me right over. As, I’m guessing, she also did to you.

I think you know the answer to that one.

Yeah. Actually, I do. Which is why I’m also guessing why you’re back on the bottle. Am I right?

[mysterious music]

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Baby. Oh–oh, my goodness. What–what’s going on?

I-I-I came in– I came in with Everett.

Everett? Well, what happened? Is everything all right?

You haven’t heard. Mom… Everett’s dead.

What?

Uh, Steve, wait a minute. Wait a minute. You need to tell me what’s going on here. Did John not come back from Greece with you?

He didn’t.

Well, then where is he?

I’m sorry, Marlena. I’m afraid John is missing.

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Did you hear that?

Someone’s in there.

Okay, let’s call the police.

Okay. No, no, no. If Abby’s behind that door, I’m not wastin’ another second.

What–

Move, Jack.

All right. Oh, my God.

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John?

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I’m so sorry, Marlena. I shouldn’t have kept you in the dark.

Well, wh–when I– when I saw you here, I assumed you had found him.

I wish I had. But when I finally found Catharina’s grave and then the blood–

So what you’re saying is, not only do you not know where he is, you don’t even know if he’s alive.

[mysterious music]

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John? John. Hey, hey.

Hey, John, it’s Chad. How badly are you hurt?

I’ve been worse.

Well, what are you doing here?

Ah, I could ask you two the same question.

Yeah, well, let’s focus on you.

Hey, Steve’s looking for you in Greece.

So I’m not in Greece?

No.

All right. So where the hell am I?

Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Missouri? How the hell did I get here? And what the hell are you two doing here?

Baby, I– I didn’t even know that Everett was brought in tonight.

That’s because they took his body straight to the morgue. He died in his hotel room.

What happened?

He OD’d on some pills.

Pills?

Digoxin.

A cardiac medication? Well, what did he– was it an accidental overdose?

No, Mom. He left a note.

It’s okay, baby.

He was still alive when Jada and I got there. I watched him die. I know you’re used to seeing death every day, but I’ve never– [sniffles]

I know. I know. I’m sorry, so sorry.

Everett took his life because he was in so much pain. And I can’t help feeling like I let him down, like I didn’t do enough to save him.

Baby.

I doubt you know the gentleman with whom I spent the night. And for the record, this is a very uncomfortable conversation to be having with one’s son.

Agreed. So I’ll just give you these, in case the very charming gentleman decides to claim them.

Why are you looking at me like that? Men have casual sex all the time, and no one so much as bats an eyelid. Is your judgment because I’m your mother, or simply because I’m a woman?

I’m not judging you, Mom, at least not about that. Actually, look, can we just change the subject?

Hmm, excellent idea. As I was saying, Xander, I know how devastated you were when I disappeared out of your life. But you need to know it was truly not by choice. And I’ve dedicated years to working on my sobriety and improving my mental health. My motivation has always been the hope that one day I might have the opportunity to be the mother that you so deserve. So I need to know that you believe what I’ve told you is the truth.

I believe you.

Xander, that makes me so happy, so happy. And does that mean that you forgive me?

No, no drinking. This is just club soda.

Oh, what a relief. I was going to have to call little Maggie on you. Still going to your meetings?

Yeah, Alex, I’m going to meetings. But hey, I’m not about to discuss sobriety with a man who’s got scotch on his breath.

Oh, touché. I am glad it wasn’t Theresa that drove you to drink, though.

Yeah. I’ve been tempted. I can tell you that.

Man, I thought I was the chosen one. In reality, I’m just another loser, not even worth a mention in Victor’s will.

[clears throat]

No offense.

None taken. Well, hell, to the losers.

Hey, losers tonight, winners in general. And to Theresa. If I never see that woman again, it will be too soon.

We better call Marlena. She needs to hear your voice so she knows you’re okay.

Oh, I got nothing–

That’s all right.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

Thanks, Jack. [phone ringing]

Jack, this isn’t a good time.

It’s me, Doc.

Oh, John. John, are you all right?

Yeah, I’m fine.

Oh, I-I’m– I’m here with Steve. He said that he went to Catharina’s grave. And he found your letter with blood on it. Tell me what’s going on. What is happening there?

Sweetheart, you cannot blame yourself with anything about Everett. You–you called an ambulance. You stayed with him.

I should have realized sooner that Bobby was still in control. He faked his re-emergence to get out of Bayview.

You think it was Bobby who took the pills?

Jada and I figured out that he had something to do with the attack on Rafe. So Jada questioned him. And he felt cornered. He must have felt there was no other way out. I just don’t see how Everett, any part of him could have done what Bobby did. God, Mom, maybe if I’d been more compassionate, more understanding.

Would you stop? Stop right there. He pushed you away. He did not want your help.

That was Bobby talking. And Mom, after he took the pills just before he died, Everett came back, and he told me that he loved me. But I didn’t get a chance to say it back.

Baby, baby, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.

And I loved him too, Mom. I really did.

It’s okay. It’s all right. It’s okay.

So you–you know what you’ve got planned next?

Not a clue, my man. Never close out the lease at the old apartment, though. So I might crash there.

I’m sure Justin would welcome you with open arms back to the mansion.

Yeah. Sure. Maybe. The place just has too many bad memories for me now. I moved back in there thinking it was going to be my new home. And, you know, just like I did at the nice, plush corner CEO office at Titan, and I thought it was all my birthright, being the favorite bastard son of the great Victor Kiriakis. Turns out that doesn’t belong to me.

Nope, belongs to Xander, who has not made a move to take over the family business as of yet.

Yeah, maybe that’s because I haven’t given it up yet.

Alex, I don’t think that’s going to stop him if that’s what he wants. I’m sure Xander has some very complicated feelings about the truth coming out, you know.

Yeah, maybe his feelings are complicated. But the facts are not. Xander is Victor’s son and heir, and everything that I thought was mine belongs to him now.

I just wish I’d known the truth from the beginning. My whole life, I believed I was just the black sheep son of black sheep Titus, shoveling black sheep manure, figuratively and literally.

I’m so sorry, Xander. In AA, they tell us to make amends to the people we’ve harmed, but perhaps asking for your forgiveness is asking too much.

I’ve also deeply hurt the people I love. And I’ve had to ask for more than my fair share of forgiveness. And more often than not, I’ve– I’ve received it. And I know that you suffered too for this lie, mom. But you went to treatment, and you’ve worked really hard, apparently, on your sanity and your sobriety. And I respect that, and I really appreciate it. So yes, I forgive you.

[tense music]

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Oh, my goodness. I am so sorry you’re going through this. Listen, baby. I have an idea. Why don’t you come back and stay with me and your dad for a while? You know we would love it.

No, it’s okay. I just got settled back in my old apartment.

I know. But I just don’t like the idea of you being home alone.

I’ll be fine. I know where you are if I need you.

Yeah.

And it’s good for me to be independent again.

Yeah. Well, I had reservations about you moving back to that place, where you’d been with Chad, and his kids, and all those memories.

At least they were good memories, mostly. Chad just wasn’t ready to move on from Abigail.

Yeah.

Even back then… Maybe there was a part of him that knew that she might be alive.

Unless we were the cameras hiding, based on the angle of the video, it’s the only place it could be.

Oh, John, you have no idea what a relief it is to hear your voice. I’m getting on the next plane.

Not necessary. I’m coming home.

Oh. Listen, does this mean the whole thing is over?

I’ve made my peace with Catharina’s death, Doc. I’ll tell you about it when I get home. I love you. Miss you. Can’t wait to see you.

All of the above.

So John’s okay? Where is he? What’s he doing with my brother?

Thanks, Jack.

Mm-hmm.

You know, I’m a little confused. You said Steve went to Greece to try to find me. So what the hell are you two doing looking for me here?

We weren’t looking for you. You were the last person we expected to find.

So who are you looking for?

Abigail.

Look, Alex, I know you probably did a lot of inner soul searching recently. I know I have. But you’re still a Kiriakis, right? You found out Justin’s your dad. I mean, that’s a win, right?

Definitely. Justin, my dad, he’s been great through this whole thing, man. And look, I know how lucky I am to have all that I have. I’m just–

Sad, mad, frustrated. Trust me, I get all of it.

Yeah. How about you, man? I mean, you told me a few weeks ago you weren’t interested in Theresa at all. But I always had a feeling you were always protesting that a little too much.

All right. Me and Theresa, here’s the deal. My head and heart have never been on the same page with her. I’m just glad that my– my head took the lead this time, so I didn’t get in too deep with her.

Yeah. Well, I happen to have been completely submerged in the deep end.

You know what I’m doing? I’m laying off women. Done.

Oh, yeah? No–no chance of getting back with old Kristen?

Bite that tongue.

Oh, that woman is the devil.

Yes, she is. And that’s why hell is going to freeze over before I get together with her.

I don’t know.

Not gonna.

She’s dedicated to getting back with you.

Yeah, I’m well aware of that.

And now she thinks she’s got like a clear path. For sure.

Alex, let me draw this out. Theresa and I, toxic, right? Kristen and I, radioactive.

Hey, okay. Okay, okay. All right, forget it. Forget I even mentioned it. All right. Who knows? Maybe I’ll even take a little break from women.

That’s it. Yeah, that’s going to happen soon.

Yeah.

Yeah. Good luck with that.

Some things are easier than others. Bad habits are hard to break.

Hey, put–put the wallet away.

Oh, come on.

This is on–this is on me. I know your wallet took a little hit this week.

You know what? Thank you.

You’re welcome.

All right. I got you next time. Yeah, drink up.

See you, bud.

I’ll see you.

Xander, you don’t know how much this means to me.

Well, it’s better for me too. So much easier to focus all of my ire and resentment on one parent, you know.

You’re upset with Victor. I know. And how could you not be? But darling, he tried to make amends too, in his own way. He gave you his fortune. He wanted you to control Titan. By the way, when do you think you’re going to claim your birthright?

I don’t know, maybe never.

Why not?

Look, Victor gave me that CEO job once. And then he ripped it away from me. The guy treated me like dirt for years.

He’s always had very high standards for himself. And I’m sure he imposed those same standards on you, because he wanted to push you to be equally successful.

Mm-hmm. And wherever he is, he must be terribly disappointed.

I’m sure that’s not true. Victor was more proud of you than he ever let on. So tell me what you’ve been doing since you left Titan.

Oh, well, I– I’ve been involved in a variety of ventures, both licit and illicit. Most recently, I owned half of a newspaper, although I gave up my interest in it just the other day.

In exchange for what?

Repairing a relationship with an old friend.

How very noble of you. And now you’re considering rejecting the offer of running a multinational corporation? Don’t you have a fiancée, and a beautiful baby girl to provide for?

I mean, yeah. But Sarah is a doctor. She does just fine all by herself for both of us. And when it comes to Victoria, well, I’m more than happy to spend as much time with her as possible.

Is that a dig at me?

No, Mom. I-it’s just the truth about the kind of parent I want to be. I know that the opportunity was taken from you.

So now you’re going to be Mr. Mom. Doesn’t sound very like you, Xander.

I’ve wanted to be a father for a long time. And now that I am, and I’m loved by a good woman, it’s changed me. You don’t really know me anymore, Mom.

I do know that in the past, you have put yourself at a disadvantage– been self-destructive, if you will, out of guilt, or for whatever other reason. And I–believe me. I’m not saying this because I want my son to be rich and powerful. I’m saying it because Xander, I know how it killed Victor to keep this secret, how he really wanted to make amends for all the many ways in which he had failed you. You may call yourself Xander Cook, but you are Alexander Kiriakis. And you deserve to take your rightful place as Victor’s heir. So go, claim what’s yours.

Chad’s jealousy of Everett– that really hurt any chance that Chad and I had. And if I’m being honest, I was just as jealous of what Chad had with Abigail. Do you think there’s really a chance she could be alive?

Well, I think that stranger things have happened here in Salem. But I will say I would not believe anything that comes out of Clyde Weston’s mouth.

Chad and Uncle Jack are chasing down a lead.

Well, I hope they find the answers, one way or the other.

I do too. But what if they don’t? What if they never do? Chad could be stuck in limbo forever.

How did John end up in Missouri?

Well, he was in the cemetery in Greece, leaving the note for Konstantin’s daughter.

The one I found.

Yeah. And then–and then someone hit him from behind.

That explains the blood on the note.

The last thing he remembers is being dragged away before he blacked out.

Well, did he see who did it, who attacked him?

No. But thank God Jack and Chad found him. I mean, it was such an unlikely place.

Thanks, Jack.

So here’s the video. We had it enhanced.

Clyde claims that it proves that Abigail is still alive. But we don’t know when the thing was shot.

Yeah, we can’t even tell if it’s her.

Well, you know, he’s stringing you along, right? It’s his MO.

Well, it doesn’t mean it isn’t true.

No, I suppose it doesn’t.

We located this place by identifying, locating the billboard outside. Every other apartment in this place is empty.

And look, it looks like the same room, doesn’t it?

Well, judging by the angle of this video, I’d say, yeah, this is the room.

Okay. How long have you been here?

I don’t know. I’d have to say no more than a couple days.

Have you seen anyone?

Or anything that can lead us to Abby?

I’m–I’m glad we talked. You’ve given me a lot to think about.

Xander, I am so grateful for your kindness and your understanding.

I would still like for you to be there when Sarah and I get married, assuming you can get over your objection.

I don’t have an objection. I just wanted to make sure you were in the right frame of mind to make such a huge decision.

Well, I love Sarah. She’s the one that keeps me grounded and sane. So it’s in everyone’s interest that I marry her as soon as possible.

And if you take over the Kiriakis empire?

And if I do, I can multitask.

Of course you can. You can do anything you set your mind to. I’m sure of that.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Mom. And when Sarah and I do tie the knot, feel free to bring a plus one. [phone beeping]

I had a feeling you’d be back.

[chuckles]

Forgot something?

Yeah. Actually, you forgot to throw these at me with the rest of my clothes when I made my escape out the third story window.

Yes. And how was your descent?

Dicey. But I’m fine, as you can see.

Well, Xander would have never known anyone was here if he hadn’t found your skivvies.

Skivvies. Skivvies, I like that. I like that. What’d you tell him?

I told him the truth– that I met a handsome stranger who I found quite charming.

I’m flattered. But if you don’t mind, I think I’m going to– I got to put these back on, actually.

Well, as a matter of fact, I do mind. I mind very much.

Alex, sorry. I didn’t think anyone would be here.

Oh, it’s–no, no, I was just cleaning up my desk. I’ll get out of your way.

It’s no worries. I know, it’s just awkward.

No, it’s not your fault. It’s not anybody else’s fault either, other than Theresa and Konstantin. This is all yours now.

Yeah, I’m just not sure if all this is where I belong.

Yeah.

Well, Alex, if you want to stay on in some capacity, I–

No, thank you.

Are you sure?

I am sure. You know, Xander, I know how much it upset you that Victor didn’t include you in his will.

Oh, I just wanted what you had. Now that I’ve got it, God knows what I’m going to do with it.

Well, you had a good run here once. So I’m sure the company is in good hands. And if you need anything, you know where to find me.

I appreciate that.

Sure. Uh, I almost forgot. It’s Victor’s watch. This belongs to you. Maggie gave it to me for Christmas.

I can’t accept that.

Xander, Maggie wanted his son to have it. That’s you. I’ll see you around.

I keep thinking about how Everett followed me here to Salem. How I wish he hadn’t.

Baby, don’t go down that path, all right? Look, you were willing to wait for him. You would do anything to help him to get well. And listen, I am– I am really sorry about what happened to him. But I’m also relieved that you won’t be stuck in limbo like that. Baby, baby, baby. I just love you so much. Come here. Come here, oh, baby. Oh, my gosh. I’m so sorry. I-I love you.

You know, I didn’t even ask John what Jack and Chad were doing there. Why–why were they in Poplar Bluff?

I bet they were looking for Abigail. Poplar Bluff is where Clyde Weston is from.

Hey.

Sweetness, got good news.

Oh.

John is okay.

What? Where is he?

Baby, you’re not going to believe this.

I’m afraid that I’ve been pretty out of it the last couple of days here. Everything is just a blur.

Yeah.

Someone, they brought in food for me when I was out cold. But I didn’t see anybody come or go. I don’t–I have no idea how I got here, or who’s holding me here.

Well, you probably already had a head injury. And it looks like they worked you over pretty well after that.

Yeah. Well, I’ll tell you what, Jack. When they come back, I will properly thank them for their hospitality.

No, no, no. I don’t think–we’re not sticking around for that. And you need medical attention.

Oh, yeah. On second thought, you’re right. Besides, I don’t want you two here when my captors come back.

What do you mean? No, I’m not going anywhere.

What?

No, I’m going to sit around and find out who these people are, see if they know anything about the woman in that video.

Wow. Wow. Thank God John is safe.

And I have so many questions for him.

I want to get some answers. I’m going to go home and wait for him.

Wait, before you go, there’s something about one of your patients you should know.

All right, which patient?

Everett Lynch.

Didn’t we say earlier that the third time in my bed is a charm?

We did.

Well, then Brady, I think this is our moment.

Maybe. [chuckling]

No, no, no, no, no, no, Chad. I don’t like this idea, Chad. And I’m going to tell you why. Number one, you’re unarmed. You don’t have a weapon. And number two, you have no idea who you’re dealing with.

I agree. I agree with John. Think about Thomas and Charlotte.

That’s what I am thinking about. Their mother could be alive and close by.

Look, let’s just call the police, all right?

No, I don’t want to risk scaring them away.

All right. Then I’m staying with you.

No, no you’re not. You’re not. You’re not. I’m giving you some immediate medical attention, all right?

Get him out of here. I’m good.

Chad.

Jack, you know I have to do this.

All right. All right. You be careful. You call me as soon as you know anything.

I hope you get the answers you need.

This is Abigail’s.

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[soft dramatic music]

[sighs]

Wow. Quiet this morning?

Yeah. Well, your teenage grandson has yet to emerge from his bedroom, which means the daily debate of whether he can have his AirPods on at the breakfast table is gonna have to be postponed.

Well, maybe he’s just sleeping in.

[chuckles] He’s trying to sleep the day away so he can avoid the consequences of what he did last night.

Yeah. Well, it’s a shame about the prom, wasn’t it? Especially with Tate and Holly.

Yeah. It was very disastrous, especially when Theresa decided to drag Holly home from the hotel.

Yeah. I’m not sure that was necessary.

No. I–I– I think her anger was justified. We have–we told Tate from the very beginning, you are not allowed to see Holly Jonas, and he decided on his own to go ahead and defy us and– doesn’t happen all the time, but Theresa and I, we are of one mind about this. [soft dramatic music]

Hmm.

Oh, no. I–I– I know that face, and I know that “hmm.” And that’s when you’re keeping your own counsel, right?

You know me too well.

[chuckles] Hmm. You wanna to tell me what you think?

Only if you want to hear it.

Hey, a lot of people in this town pay big bucks for your insight, and one of the perks I get for living here is that I get it for free, so–

I’m wondering, uh, if your reaction has less to do with what Tate did and more to do with how you feel about his mother.

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Wow. I’m surprised to see you up and about so early.

Hey, Bonnie.

Ooh. I figured you’d be sleeping in after prom night. How was chaperoning?

Oh, it was great, if you consider walking in in the nick of time to stop two kids from having sex together in a hotel room.

Oh, boy.

Yeah. “Oh, boy” is right. We caught Tate and Holly at the Good Old Salem Inn.

I thought those two weren’t supposed to be–

To be seeing each other? Yeah, no. They weren’t. We found out Tate has been sneaking around with that neurotic little liar, even after everything she did to try and ruin his life.

Oh. So I take it last night was a total disaster for everyone, then.

Not everyone. Mm.

Oh.

One thing went very right last night. [intriguing music]

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Good morning, my love.

Oh! Good morning.

Hmm. What’s all this?

These are our wedding invitations. They just came from the printer.

Ah, yes.

Aren’t they beautiful?

They are. And may I just say how grateful I am that, unlike the most recent disastrous “almost” wedding we all had to endure, that you and I are gonna have a perfect wedding.

Definitely.

Especially for your mother’s sake, after everything she went through.

Yeah. That was quite an ordeal, that “almost” wedding to that miserable cretin.

That now-dead miserable cretin.

Thank God my mom laid a trap for that con man.

Yeah. Thank God.

[sighs] All right. No more talk about that vile SOB and the “almost” wedding. Let’s just focus on our upcoming nuptials.

Whatever you say, my beautiful bride. [gentle music]

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Next time you want to visit me, do me a favor–just don’t. [somber music] Fine, Mother. I won’t. I will never visit you again. In fact, I never want to see you again. In fact, you can burn in–

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no, you can’t, because you’re still my mother, And as sad as it is, I still want you to love me. I want that so bad.

Hey. You okay? [soft dramatic music]

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[gulping] Mm. Oops.

[laughs] Oh, it’s you.

You look like you got some bad news.

It’s my mother.

Is she a patient here?

No, nothing like that. She’s in prison.

Oh. I’m sorry.

I just came from visiting her– to finally tell her that she has been wrong about me my entire life. I’m not a loser. I am lovable.

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[sighs] I thought it was going to be this… Cathartic moment, this triumphant vindication. It turns out it was anything but. [soft chuckle] I don’t know why I’m surprised that that woman still has this uncanny knack to make me feel… utterly worthless and miserable.

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[moans, winces]

Chanel, are you okay?

[deep breathing] Huh?

Chanel.

Are you okay?

Chanel, baby, what’s wrong?

It’s okay. I’m fine. I– [scream]

Oh! Chanel! Baby, what is it? What? [suspenseful music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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There is nothing going on with Theresa and me. As a matter of fact, just the other day we– we talked about how we just need to focus on co-parenting Tate.

Well, I assume there was some reason you needed to talk.

Yeah. Uh, there–there was. Something happened.

Something?

[sighs] Yes. Look, we’d been getting closer because of what we’ve had to go through with Tate and, uh, there was um– a moment. We had a moment.

A moment?

Yeah.

That was all?

Yeah. I know it was just a moment. It was only a moment because right after the moment, Theresa said, “I want to be with Alex.” [soft dramatic music]

Mm. And, Brady, look at me. What do you want?

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That is a big rock.

It’s beautiful, isn’t it?

Oh, it is. Looks like you spent a huge chunk of Victor’s money on it.

Well, Theresa’s worth it.

Aw.

[soft chuckle] When did all this happen? I mean, the proposal. That’s–

Yeah.

Sorry.

No, no. It’s last night. [phone ringing]

Oh. Oh, that’s my dad. I texted him earlier. I want to tell him the good news, so I’ll be right back, okay?

Okay. [sighs]

So have you told your father?

Actually I did have a bit of a conversation with him right before I popped the question.

I mean Justin.

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So should I start licking?

Excuse me?

I was talking about the invitations, obviously– the envelopes, specifically.

Yes, right. [chuckles] No. I’m taking these to my mom’s house because she has the entire family’s addresses in this very old handwritten, very battered book. And Bonnie said that she would help me stuff the envelopes, so–

[snarls]

You get to stay here with our very adorable teeny tiny.

Oh. Well, that would be an honor and a privilege.

She’s very lucky to have such a great dad.

I’m the lucky one. Hey, say hi to your mom for me.

I actually shall.

Oh, did I mention the chat I had with her yesterday?

Mm-mm.

I was just telling her how much I hated Konstantin for everything he did to her and Uncle Vic and Victoria and everything. And, I have to say, her response– it threw me.

What’d she say?

Oh, she was telling me that I was a lot like Victor, and that maybe because he saw so much of himself in me, that’s why he was so hard on me.

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Oh, God. I slobbered all over you.

No. It’s okay. Here.

You’re being very nice. Thank you.

Well, I have been told I have an excellent bedside manner.

You’re a doctor.

Is it the stethoscope that gave it away? Mark Greene.

Leo Stark. Wait a minute. Dr. Mark Greene, like on “ER.”

I guess having that name and watching that show made me think there was no choice but to go into medicine.

Oh, boy. So you are all that, and you’re a doctor. I had a doctor boyfriend once. He was much older, and he was married to a woman. TMI. Sorry.

No. It’s okay.

Look, I may have slobbered on you, but I want you to know I was not drooling or anything. I mean, since you told me the other day that you’re not gay.

Did I say that?

Yeah, you did. Why? Is it not true?

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Maybe we should get you to a hospital. And I’ll– I’ll call Dr. Greene.

No, no, no. We don’t need to do that. I think it’s just bad– [hisses] Cramps.

Could it be indigestion? Johnny, do you have any of those oyster crackers on you?

Yeah, yeah. They’re in– there in Chanel’s bag.

Oh.

[panting] It’s fine. I–I think it’s fine now.

Oh, no. You just keep these close by just in case. Oh. Oh, I remember when I was pregnant with you. My tummy did all kind of loop-de-loops all day long. When Abe gets back from the pub with the food, you’ll feel better.

Yeah. Yeah. I’m in the mood for a burger.

Mm-hmm. I made sure that he ordered extra pickles. Oh, you don’t even have to wait for those. I have a whole jar in the kitchen.

[screams loudly]

Okay, okay. No. Oh. That’s it. We’re getting you to the hospital. Come on.

Oh.

Come on. Come on. [dramatic music]

Oh, my goodness. Oh.

I don’t think my feelings really matter here.

Brady, your feelings always matter.

Well, look. Theresa–Theresa chose Alex. I accepted it, and I’m moving on, and I’d love to change the subject, actually.

Okay. I’m sorry to bring up a topic that’s uncomfortable for you to talk about.

Oh. I appreciate your concern, I really do. It’s just times out of I– I absolutely value your input, but this particular subject, just not right now.

Understood. All right. Well, I am going to go and talk to the people that pay me the big bucks.

You’re worth every penny.

Thanks. I’m always on your side, you know.

I know you are, and I thank you for that. [intriguing music]

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[sighs]

Actually, no. I have not had the chance to tell Justin about my engagement to Theresa.

Why not? You know what? Call him right now.

I–I don’t think that’s news that he wants to hear right now.

Why wouldn’t it be?

Well, Justin and I had a bit of a disagreement about my relationship with Theresa.

Oh. I assume that’s because he knows that you found your fiancée, before she was your fiancée, in bed with Brady.

Right. Yeah. And Justin seems to believe that that actually meant something to Theresa– being with Brady, I mean.

Why? Do you think it didn’t–

Oh, I know it didn’t, Bonnie, because I had the conversation with Theresa. And she only did it to make me jealous.

Oh, honey. Look, this might be the pot calling the kettle black, but when a woman is trying to manipulate a man’s feelings, it means she’s really trying to manipulate a man’s feelings.

Okay. Well, Bonnie, I don’t want to have the same talk with you that I just had with Justin.

Honey, he cares about you. He doesn’t want to see you get hurt.

And that’s very kind, but I’m a big boy now.

And you were once Justin’s little boy. Look, I know he’s not your biological father, but that doesn’t change the fact that he has this big love for you in his heart. He is protective of you, and so am I.

Okay. I don’t need protection from Theresa.

Are you so sure about that? Honey, we both know she doesn’t have the best track record when it comes to relationships. And now, honey, you’re not only super hot, you’re also super rich, so come on. Don’t you think you could do better?

[soft chuckle] Really? [clears throat] [soft tense music]

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Baby, I know that you’ve been struggling with the fact that you and Victor weren’t close when he died. You know that, deep down, he did love you.

Way deep down.

No. You did get along. What about when he made you CEO of Titan?

Oh. Only to undermine and replace me with Philip? I mean, I suppose we got along when he needed my help with Kristen’s baby– passing her off as your daughter.

Yeah. You only did that because you couldn’t stand the thought of me losing Mickey. And I know how much you’ve regretted that.

Oh, God. And I still do. It’s unthinkable to me now, trying to replace one child with another. I mean, no one could ever replace our precious girl.

No. No, never. And I thank God that I finally came to my senses and told you that Victoria is yours.

Oh, Sarah. When we were together back then, as happy as I was, I was just so worried the whole time that the other shoe was gonna drop. And as close as I felt to Victor back then, I– part of me knew that he was just using me to do his dirty work. So yeah, maybe he did see a bit of himself in me. That’s why he had me do all the terrible things he didn’t want to admit that he was capable of.

You know that that’s not true.

Then why? [soft dramatic music] Why, when he had his last chance to really show me how he felt…

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why didn’t he leave me in his will?

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You said you weren’t gay. Maybe you’re bi? Bi-curious? Had a crazy night in college?

Hey. We need help. Dr. Greene.

What’s going on?

[moan] I’m having cramps. [breathing sharply] Really, really bad cramps.

Doctor, you need to help my baby.

I’m going to.

she’s been in a lot of pain, and it seems to come and go, but it feels like it’s getting worse.

Okay. Let’s get you into another room and take a look, okay?

[moans] [screams]

Oh!

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Oh. So how is it now?

It’s–it’s still pretty bad, but it comes and goes, like Johnny said.

Miss Price, uh, I need you to step outside for a few minutes.

Wh–what? No. I’m staying– I’m staying right here. I’m not going to leave her here alone.

I am here, Paulina, okay?

Mama, please, please.

Oh. Okay, okay, okay, okay. I’ll be right outside the whole time. You holler if you need me. [soft dramatic music]

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[winces, moans]

Let’s see how your baby’s doing, okay?

Okay. Okay. [moans] I have– I was trying to hold it together in front of my mom, ’cause I don’t want to worry her, but– but something is happening to me, Doctor. I’m scared. I’m really, really scared.

Hey, hey. I’m here. I’m here, okay? Everything is gonna be fine, I promise.

[breathing heavily]

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Oh, Dr. Evans.

Oh, Leo. Do we have an appointment?

No, not today. And I swear, I didn’t know you were gonna be here. I absolutely respect your ” I can only help you maintain your fragile grip on your sanity during scheduled times” policy.

Leo, it’s all right.

No, it’s not. We have an appointment scheduled tomorrow. I can find a way to white knuckle it until then. [soft dramatic music]

Okay, fine. I’ve got a few minutes before my next patient arrives.

Really? Are you sure?

I’m sure, I’m sure. Let’s do this.

Theresa. I meant to tell you how good you look today.

Oh, really?

Yeah.

Huh. I meant to tell you how embarrassed you look right now. Anyone want to tell me why it’s suddenly okay for Bonnie to trash-talk me behind my back?

Well, it’s nothing I wouldn’t say to your face.

Aw.

Justin has some concerns, that’s all, about you–

About you and me being together, and I just told Bonnie that whatever concerns they may have, I trust you wholeheartedly. And I’m committed to spending the rest of my life with you.

Thank you, Alex.

Of course.

[sighs] But you, Bonnie, I don’t understand the sudden . If I recall, it was just recently you were very supportive of my involvement with Alex.

Well, yeah. That was before I had the discussion of your involvement with him with my husband.

Oh. I see. Great. Okay. So Justin has turned you against me.

No. He’s just protective of his son. I mean, Alex. I–[inhales] You know, on a happier note, wedding bells will be ringing throughout this house for lots of people. In fact, Sarah’s on her way over so I can help her send out her wedding invites.

Oh. That won’t take too long. [soft chuckle] I just meant that it’s probably a really short list since Xander doesn’t really have many friends. [chuckles]

[sarcastic chuckle] Yeah. Well, on his side, it might be a little light, but I’m sure a few of us won’t mind moving over just to fill the void. Besides, I want to rub elbows with the mother of the groom.

What?

Yes. Sarah has her heart set on inviting Xander’s mother to the wedding.

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Well, it’s not like you were singled out to be excluded from Victor’s will. He didn’t leave anyone a penny except for my mom and Alex. And he only left Alex something to make up for the fact that he never acknowledged him as a son.

Right. I understand that I’m not the only person my uncle snubbed, but I don’t know. It really was his last chance to show me that I meant something to him, and I– I can’t believe I’m wasting time grieving the love lost to that old fool. [soft dramatic music]

Well, I do hope that Victoria and I can make up for the things that Victor didn’t give you.

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That is a wonderful start.

Is it?

Mm.

We’re gonna have to finish this later, though.

I’ll hold you to that.

Yeah. I really do have to go. But before I do, are you sure that you don’t want to take another shot at trying to find your mom?

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That number I gave you from my mom– that was the last one I had for her. I told you that. You know, so maybe let’s just take– take this as fate’s way of saying it’s best I don’t find her.

Look, I– I know that you and your mom have had issues, but I– don’t you–

But you’re super-duper eager for her to be at the wedding. I get it. And it’s understandable that– you want Victoria to know her grandmother. [soft dramatic music]

I just– I don’t want you to be saddled with the same regret that you have about Victor and not mending fences before you lost him.

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Maybe there is one other way we could reach my mom.

I thought that Xander lost touch with his mother.

Oh, yeah, he did. That’s why Sarah is trying to, you know, get them to get back in touch, mend fences, if you will. That’s why she wants to invite her to the wedding.

Are they sure that’s a good idea? both: Why wouldn’t it be?

I–I don’t know. I just–[chuckles] heard that she’s a raging alcoholic. I mean, do they want someone like that around their kid?

You know, just because someone has a substance abuse problem, they shouldn’t be shunned. Maybe she’s changed, like you.

Mm.

Mm. Of course, yeah. You’re right. But, you know, I’m kind of concerned for Sarah. You know, what if this woman just shows up and causes a huge scene?

[laugh] Oh, honey. We’re kind of used to scenes around here, especially at weddings, right?

Mm.

Right.

[chuckles]

Theresa, you seem awfully concerned about Xander’s mom showing up in Salem. Something you want to tell us?

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[crying] So I went to see my monster of a mother this morning.

You went to the prison?

Isn’t that what you told me to do, so I can quiet her nasty voice that’s been echoing in my head all these years?

Yes, but I meant that would be something that we would work on here in therapy.

Oh. I thought it would be wise to go and do it in person, you know, face to face.

Oh. I guess I didn’t go too well, huh?

No, it didn’t go well. It was a disaster, a calamity, a catastrophe, and a dumpster fire all rolled up into one.

What did she say?

She brought out all her greatest hits. Said I was worthless, unlovable, a degenerate… And that I deserved all of the misery that had befallen me. Befallen, is that a word?

That’s a word. That must have been so hard for you to hear.

[sighs] [somber music] I should have expected it, but still, under the heading of “hope springs eternal,” I guess I hoped that she would take me into her arms and tell me that she had a major epiphany, and that I was the greatest gift God had ever given her. Though, she is a shameless heathen. She never would have invoked God.

You know, just because your mother said those things does not mean they’re true.

Then why does it feel that way when she says them?

Leo. [gentle acoustic music] As children, we depend on our parents just to thrive. If they tell us things, then we believe it, because contradicting anything would– I don’t know–would just jeopardize our own existence. You’re no longer a child. You’re no longer dependent on your mother, so there’s no reason to give her the power over you.

Right. No reason.

Right. You can do anything you like. You can be yourself, you can be proud of yourself, you can even love yourself.

[sighs] Yeah. I’m not a little boy who needs his nose wiped anymore. I can wipe my own nose. I am my own man. [chuckles] And that hunky doctor seemed to think I was worth talking to.

What hunky doctor is that?

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[breathing shakily]

I’m just gonna do a quick ultrasound, see if we can figure out what’s going on.

Okay.

Here. [monitor beeping] Felicity’s stuffie.

Yeah. Hey. Everything is gonna be okay, all right? My love, Dr. Greene is taking good care of you and of our little one too.

Okay. [suspenseful music]

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Dr. Greene?

I’m very sorry, Chanel. I’m afraid you’ve had a miscarriage.

[gasps]

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[gasps] Wait. A miscarriage?

I– I don’t understand. We were just here. You said everything was fine.

Everything did look fine, but that changed, obviously.

So those soft markers that you were telling us about, is that what caused this?

A spontaneous loss like this can happen for any number of reasons, and it’s not unusual. I’m sure this is cold comfort right now, but in pregnancies ends in miscarriage. [somber music]

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I’m gonna send a– I’m gonna send a specialist in to examine you, see if I can get you any more answers. Again, Chanel, Johnny, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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[sobbing]

So I met this totally gorgeous doctor the other day. But at the time I didn’t know he was a doctor, just this handsome guy out for a run, and he was thirsty. And I happened to have a glass of water to give to him. And it looks like what goes around comes around, because today he found me at the nurse’s station a complete wreck. He took me into his muscular arms, and he comforted me. And he gave me this. Who said chivalry is dead?

Leo, you just met this man.

Oh, Dr. Evans, don’t worry. I’m not getting my hopes up for a romance or anything like that. He told me he wasn’t gay.

I see.

But then he acted surprised when I reminded him that he said that. Do you think maybe he is gay?

Well, I don’t know.

Well, maybe you know him, and maybe you’ve gotten something of a vibe from him–Dr. Mark Greene?

Mark Greene? I’ve heard the name, but I don’t think that I’ve met him.

Maybe you’ve heard some chat about him over at the water cooler?

Well, if there were any chat at the water cooler…

Mm-hmm?

I wouldn’t repeat it–

No.

Nor would I speculate about it.

Okay. Fine. Well, whether he’s gay or not, he and I had a moment, a lovely moment. [chuckles]

I’m so glad to hear that for you, but you don’t know anything about this man, no information at all about him. So I–I think you shouldn’t read too much into this. Leo.

Hmm.

I wouldn’t like to see you get hurt.

Thank you. Unlike my mother, who lives to see me hurt. In fact, I feel like that’s been her goal since I was born, and I will bet she is in her cell right now, gloating over how bad she made me feel this morning.

Why don’t we talk about that during our next session?

Oh, no. Are we out of time?

I’m afraid we are.

All right. So tomorrow, I guess, we can figure out why it is I want love from my horrible mother, who referred to me as a miserable dead loss. She actually called me that.

Leo, you are a very worthwhile human being. I’m especially impressed with your desire to get to know yourself, understand your history, and come to terms with the, well, emotionally abusive mother you had– and your father, from what you told me.

Yes, both of them. Okay. So tomorrow, we will work on getting me to embrace the fact that I am a worthwhile person, as you say.

Yes, we will do that.

Great. Then I will see you tomorrow for our actual session.

I will see you tomorrow. [gentle music]

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I’m not so much concerned about Xander’s mother, per se. But look. After what happened here with Konstantin, I think we all need to be a little bit wary about just inviting long-lost family and friends to come over out of the blue.

Okay, I get it. Yeah. But you’re not gonna have to worry about Xander’s mother showing up. The number he had for her wasn’t hers anymore. They just don’t know even how to track her down.

Mm.

Oh. [clicks tongue] That’s too bad.

Mm. Well, at least you don’t have to worry about any surprise guests showing up at our wedding. I’ve already found all my long-lost relatives.

[chuckles]

Yeah. Let’s hope that’s true.

It is true for sure. Anyway, I have to get to work.

Okay.

Bye.

Bye.

Bye, Bonnie.

Oh. Bye, honey.

Bye.

[chuckles] [tense music]

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[sighs] God.

Got it. Hey. You can expect that invitation in the mail. [chuckles, sighs] That long shot paid off.

Who was that?

My mom’s sister, Aunt Maisie. They never got along, so I just didn’t think my mom would be in contact with her.

But she was?

Apparently. Yeah. My mom hit her up for money a few months ago.

Are you kidding?

No. But she didn’t have my mom’s phone number, but she did have her address.

[gasps] [soft dramatic music]

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[sighs] [tense music]

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[breathing heavily]

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Brady.

Hey.

Hey. Man, I’m sorry to hear about last night.

What happened last night?

Uh, the prom?

The prom. Yeah, yeah. I’m sure Theresa told you that we found Tate and Holly in a hotel room–

Mm.

And then Theresa dragged Holly out of said a hotel room. It was–it was lots of fun.

Mm. Especially for the kids, I’m sure.

I’m actually surprised Theresa didn’t call me and let me know what EJ and Nicole’s reaction was to the whole thing.

Well, she was kind of busy last night, partly my fault.

Why is that your fault?

I proposed. [solemn guitar music] Theresa and I are engaged.

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Bonnie, thank you so much for offering to help.

Oh, honey.

Addressing these invites is gonna be a lot easier with both of us doing it.

I am so happy to assist, and your mom already gave me her address book.

Okay. Well, we just have to add one more address to it.

Okay. Whose would that be?

Xander’s mom.

[sighs] Ooh! – I know. We managed to track her down after all.

Oh. [chuckles]

I’m very excited. [laughter]

It’s exciting. Okay. Let’s see.

Hey, little one. Did you hear all that? Apparently there’s a chance now that you’re gonna meet your Grandma Cook. Oh, look at that big smile. You’re excited about it, huh? [soft tense music] I’m afraid that makes one of us.

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Part of being a doctor, I know, delivering bad news, but to tell these two that they lost their baby, and so soon after I told them everything was fine. You always know the right thing to say. Same here. See you tonight. [phone beeps]

[clears throat]

Oh. Hey, Leo.

Dr. Greene, I was hoping I’d run into you so I could return your hankie.

Forget it. Keep it.

Thanks. I’m sorry to hear you had to deliver bad news. So was that a friend on the phone? A significant other? I’m sorry. That’s none of my business.

No. It’s okay. It was my girlfriend, actually.

Girlfriend, right, of course. [melancholic music]

I better get going. Excuse me.

Okay.

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[sighs] Well, that answers that.

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[sobbing]

Oh. Dr. Greene said I could come back in. Well, what happened? [dramatic music]

We lost the baby.

What?

[sobbing]

Oh, no. Oh, my God. Oh, oh. How–how did that happen?

It happened because of what you did. This is all your fault.

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Ah, good morning, Mother.

Oh. Good morning. Did you sleep well?

Did I sleep well? [laughs] So much better than Statesville. So much better than the monastery and that Podunk motel room in Montana. No, this was amazing. It was like the Ritz, which is nice.

Good.

Yeah. Although I did hear someone crying last night, I think. Maybe I dreamt it.

Uh, no, that would be Ava. Roman just told me that Harris broke her heart, left town. Apparently, he’s following a lead on Megan Hathaway.

Wow. I hope he finds her.

[chuckles] Well, knowing Megan, he has a better chance of finding Amelia Earhart.

Yeah. I guess you’re right about that. I just wish that I had a chance to say goodbye and thank him, you know, for making the moves to get me out of jail finally.

Yeah. Well, he took long enough. I mean, I forgive him now because I have my son back.

Yeah. Yeah, you do. But not for long.

Oh, Chad. Thank God! You didn’t come home last night. I was so worried about you.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

Well, where’d you go?

Well, I went to Salem PD, and they said that Clyde had been shipped off to Supermax. So I drove all the way out to this, you know, citadel of a–of a prison.

Why would you want to do that? [tense music]

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[chuckles] Look what I found. [chuckles] Jules left her little blankie.

[laughs] Well, this must be Carver’s.

Oh, well, I just have to put them both in the mail.

Yeah. Or we would have a good excuse for asking Eli and Lani to bring those twins back here for a visit.

[chuckles] I like the way you think.

[laughs]

I can’t believe it, Abraham. I just said goodbye to one daughter, and I’m about to say goodbye to my Chanel, and yet another grandbaby growing up thousands of miles away.

Well, you know, Johnny and Chanel might be back here before you know it. Oh, and besides, you are going to be plenty busy.

What do you mean by that? [soft music] “Radioactive Mayor Victoria says recall effort fails.”

[laughs] Congratulations, Mrs. Mayor.

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Can you believe my grandma knitted us little baby booties?

Marlena Evans, a woman of many talents. You had any room in your suitcase for them? Because I can’t fit another thing.

What? Really? They’re going to take up like square inches. Okay, we’ll put them in mine.

Mm-hmm.

That’s–

That’s what I thought.

Hey there, Chanel, Johnny.

Dr. Green.

Chanel, how are you feeling today?

Uh, fine. The morning sickness is nearly gone, and I already made an appointment with my OB at UCLA.

Excellent. Did the tech come by?

Yeah. She just gave us a bunch of ultrasound pictures.

Everything looks good, right, Doctor?

Overall, the baby appears to be developing normally, but there is one concern I’d like to discuss. [tense music]

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[sighs] Come on, Leo. Remember who you are. You are strong. You are resilient. You’ve got this. You better buckle up, Mom, because I have a lot to say to you, and you are gonna sit there, and you are gonna listen. I am not unlovable. I am not worthless. Oh, don’t give me that look. You know which one. It’s the same one you gave me when–

When you spilled my Mai Tai in the Poconos. [chuckles] Or was it a green martini? You were always a little clumsy, kiddo. [tense music]

Mother.

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

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Leo, Leo, Leo. It’s been a while. To what do I owe the– well, I won’t say pleasure, but– hey, what you got here? What’s that? A script?

Just some notes, Mom.

Ah.

You know, we can’t all go through life just unfiltered, shooting from the hip like you.

Oh, listen to you. You’re one to talk. Do you remember when you were yapping at that lady in that little, tiny teacup ride? You almost had us thrown out of that. What was that place called?

Super Duper Funland?

Yeah.

I was a kid, Mom. And that lady’s halitosis was ruining everything. I was just brave enough to take a stand.

Oh, is that why you’re here, take a stand?

If you must know, I started therapy. And Dr. Evans says that I have to confront my childhood traumas.

Oh, please. You don’t have anything better to do than listen to that new age quack?

Dr. Evans is not a new age quack. She’s a top-notch therapist. And how do you deal, Mom? You just scream at your ex-husband into a payphone? [soft dramatic music]

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I may be in a federal penitentiary, but I am still your mother, and you will treat me with respect. Therapy. [chuckles] Why don’t you just man up for once in your life and–

Damn it, Mom.

You may be an underachiever, an also-ran, and you may, I don’t know, have consider– well, you do cut kind of a sad, lonely figure, but you are not crazy. So why on God’s green earth do you need therapy?

Because of you.

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What’s your concern, Doctor?

Well, today’s ultrasound, it showed two soft markers, as they’re called. And they may very well mean nothing, but they could be indicators for a congenital abnormality. So I’m going to refer you to a genetic counselor in Los Angeles, run some further tests.

These soft markers, could they be from radiation exposure?

Well, your exposure was brief, and the levels were relatively low. But there’s no way to know for sure. [soft dramatic music]

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Radioactive Mayor. What kind of nickname is that? I sound like one of those characters out of a superhero movie with all the CGI.

You know, now it’s all going to blow over that we– we know that Concerned Citizens has been revealed to be EJ DiMera.

And a handful of folks that he paid off to sign his damn petition. Ooh, you know, Abe, it still galls me that I had to reinstate that two-timing EJ DiMera to make this go away, oh, especially since I promised Melinda the job as long as she wanted it.

Did you offer her something else?

Yeah, yeah. And she took it as an insult, told me to take the job and shove it. Oh, and, you know, now I do– I desperately need a head of sanitation.

You have another candidate in mind?

No. No, I don’t. You know, and with the market so tight right now–

Well, you know, I may know someone who’s interested.

Really? Who?

Me. [tense music]

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Jack, I didn’t realize you were here still.

Oh, he decided to spend the night.

Yes. Yes. I’m driving back to Boston later this morning.

Great. Well, I’m glad– I’m glad we get to say goodbye now.

Just a minute. Before we say goodbye, let’s just back up a second. Why would you want to see Weston again? He’s told you everything you want to know, hasn’t he? [dramatic music]

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I hope you didn’t go after Clyde with some revenge plot in mind.

I did. You know, I found him in Montana, and– and I pulled the tri– I was gonna pull the trigger, and I didn’t, ultimately, because that’s–you know, Abigail wouldn’t have wanted that, so–

No, she wouldn’t have wanted that. She would have wanted you to think of Thomas and Charlotte and how much they need their dad right now. So as much as I want Clyde to rot in hell, I’m really glad you didn’t make that choice. Well, I better get going. I will see you soon.

Yep.

Okay?

Okay.

Julie, I love you.

Love you too.

See you soon.

Jack, wait. [soft dramatic music]

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So, Doctor, you’re saying that if something is wrong with our baby, it could be from radiation exposure?

We can’t rule it out at this point.

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I just want to say, as the older brother of someone with Down syndrome, I wouldn’t be where I am today without my sister. She’s brought so much into my life. She’s the kindest person I know.

And she’s also an excellent baker. I’m gonna miss Felicity a lot.

I know she was hoping to say goodbye to you.

I know. I was hoping the same, but it’s just been such a whirlwind. But you know what? Our flight isn’t until later tonight. So I’m gonna text her and see if she can meet up with us. I think it would do my heart a lot of good.

Yeah, mine too.

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You want to be my head of sanitation?

I know the job. Town obviously has a need.

Oh, here I thought you were enjoying retirement. But, Abraham, do you really want to be my subordinate?

Well, if that means spending more time with you, absolutely.

Oh, yeah, well, you know, I would love that too. But the only thing I’d be concerned about is it’ll be viewed as nepotism. [soft dramatic music]

Is that you’re really concerned about?

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Well, what does that mean?

It means I get the feeling that you really don’t want me working for you.

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Lucas, I just spent months fighting to get you home. And now you’re going to pack up and go to Phoenix?

You know I want to– I want to go to Phoenix to be with Will and Allie. You know that. And you know that I miss my grandkids. You know I miss my kids, and I just have to make amends for what I did to Sammy. You know, I’m surprised that they’re even speaking to me at all.

What do you mean? Of course they’re speaking to you. They know exactly what their mother did, how she tormented you. I mean, basically, she drove you to do what you did. Of course, she doesn’t beat herself up. You know, she always gets a pass.

Oh, two wrongs don’t make a right, doesn’t justify my behavior.

[sighs] That’s true. I mean, I can’t just blame Sammy, I guess. There’s someone else I could blame, though.

Who?

You’re looking at her. [mellow country music playing]

Oh, yeah, sure. Let’s blame Mommy. That’s original.

I’m not blaming you.

Then what are you doing? Oh, I get it. You came all the way here to make me feel guilty. Well, that was a waste of time and good gas money.

Listen to me, Mother. The last time I was here, you told me I was an utterly worthless human being whom no one could ever love.

Well, and you agreed with me.

Because you gaslit me my entire life. Do you remember telling me that I had the voice of an angel, that I was destined, destined for stardom?

What are you talking about?

Of course you don’t remember. I entered a talent show at school. And in front of the entire auditorium, I’m singing my little heart out thinking that, because of you, that I’m a younger, cuter Billy Joel, the piano boy, as you put it.

Oh. [laughs] The piano boy. I have no memory of this.

Not surprising. Then right in the middle of “New York State of Mind,” I see pens, pencils, all sorts of things being hurled my way on stage because, it turns out, I cannot sing worth a lick. You lied to me.

Oh! Oh, kiddo. If that actually happened– [sighs] And I’m highly skeptical, maybe it was good for you. You know, character building. You know, I read about someone who was mercilessly bullied, Gene Hackman. Look how he turned out.

I am not going to sit here and take any of this. Do you hear me? I am going to say what I came here to say, and you are going to listen to me. [tense music]

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You expect me to sit here and listen to your whining and moaning and blaming all of your inadequacies on me? Tell me, Leo, how many times have you come to visit your mother in all of these years? Twice. Not even so much as a birthday card.

You don’t like birthday cards.

Not the mushy, gushy ones.

You don’t like the funny ones either.

Anything would have been better than nothing. You selfish little ingrate. And now you show up once in a blue moon and, of course, it’s all about you and your imaginary childhood traumas.

I didn’t imagine it, any of it. The way I feel and what I’ve been through has meaning. I have meaning.

I don’t want to hear it! Guard!

I am not worthless. I am not unlovable. I am Leo Stark.

Oh, God! Here we go again.

I am Matthew Cooper. I am whoever you wanted me to be. My whole life, I did as you said, because all little Matty ever craved was your love. And it has taken me this long to realize there was nothing I could do or be that was ever enough for you.

Yada, yada, yada.

Nobody was ever enough for you. That’s why you had no friends. The people you thought were your friends, you just used them and manipulated them to get what you wanted, just like you did with your own son.

Oh, God, the self-pity.

You let me believe that I was John Black’s son just so you could get your hands on him. Did it ever occur to you how that might have affected me? He was the closest thing I ever had to a parent, to someone who loved me for who I was. And then when all was said and done, he hated me too.

[screams] Guard, take me back to my cell, please!

But I learned a lot from you, Mother– to lie, to cheat, to hide who I really was, to keep everything superficial and betray the few people who truly cared about me. But most of all, I learned that you never should have been a mother in the first place.

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Not to a dead loss like you. May I see that? Please?

My script?

Your script. Yeah. Yeah, your script. [moans] [wails]

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How is it your fault that I went crazy and kidnapped my ex?

Well, maybe it’s in your DNA. You know, I– I’ve been thinking about Philip and the extremes that he went to to hold on to Chloe. And I’m thinking maybe you both could have inherited this particular form of madness from me.

But you never did anything like that. You never did anything like what Philip and I did.

No, not for a man. But for my kids, I certainly did.

Mom, you’re protective and you’re overbearing, that’s true. But you’re fiercely loyal, and you’ve always been there for us. That’s all that matters.

You have always done the same for your kids.

That’s right. That’s why I have to see them now. You know, I miss them very much.

And they miss you. I know they do because every time I talk to them, they ask about you. They really do miss you a lot. And you know I’m gonna give you my blessing to go to Arizona and see them as long as you promise to come back.

I will.

Again.

[clears throat]

I’m gonna miss you. I missed you so much. [sighs] I am so grateful that you’re free.

I am beyond grateful. I will never take my freedom for granted again. [mellow country music]

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What is it?

I want you to have this. [chuckles] I have tried everything known to man to open it. I have failed. And I got to thinking about Jennifer. Well, she spent her teenage years in this house. She was so close to Alice and Tom, her grandparents. And, well, she’s a clever girl. So maybe she has the magic touch.

She just may.

So will you take it to her?

I will.

[chuckles] Don’t drop it.

Oh, precious cargo. I got it.

Yeah. Oh, Jack, you’re the precious cargo. You mean so much to all of us. Please come back soon, will you?

I will.

And bring Jennifer.

I certainly will.

[laughs] [somber music]

Buh-bye.

Love you.

Love you too. Chad, I love you both.

We love you. And give our love to Jennifer, please.

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Jeez, I thought you were about to tell him.

I’m not gonna tell him anything. Besides, I don’t really have anything to say, not yet.

I know. I really hoped that we were going to have some good news before he left. But, you know, now I wonder if we’re ever gonna know at all.

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You’re right. You’re right, Abraham. I don’t love the idea of you being my new head of sanitation. But it’s not for the reason you think.

Why?

Well, you’re vastly overqualified for the job. You know that. But that’s not why. I would love to work alongside you, Abraham. The keyword being “alongside,” as equals. I–I don’t want to be your boss.

Oh, I understand.

Really? Really?

Yeah. I mean, the last thing I want to do is make you uncomfortable.

Oh. [laughs] Oh. I appreciate that. [laughs] Oh, and, you know, something else will come along. You’ll see.

Well, I’ll be patient.

Mm-hmm. [chuckles] Hey, oh, too bad you don’t have the skillset to take over a certain bakery that I have up for lease. Ha.

Well, maybe– maybe Chanel could give me a crash course.

Yeah, yeah, but, you know, it’ll have to be by Zoom, unfortunately.

[chuckles] [gentle music]

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Are you okay?

[sighs] Well, I thought I was. I thought I was at peace with leaving everything behind.

You’re not, though.

Not what?

You’re not leaving everything behind. You’re gonna– you’re gonna open up a Sweet Bits in California. You can start with an LA location, and then you can branch off into–

I know, I know, but it’s not that. It’s–[sighs]

Then what is it?

Well, it’s just that I– I really convinced myself that everything was gonna be okay with our baby, even though I knew that there could be risks and even though, you know, everyone tried gently to tell me that I was being naive.

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Chanel, are you saying that you’ve changed your mind about the pregnancy?

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It’s just that it suddenly just feels so real. You know? And we weren’t planning to start a family this soon. And I just–like what if I’m not ready to be a mother? Felicity! Hi.

Hi, Chanel. Hi, Johnny.

Hi.

Are you okay, Chanel?

Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. Thank you for asking.

Are you sure?

Well, I guess I’m just– I’m having mixed emotions. You know, part of me is feeling really excited to be moving to California, and then another part of me is just feeling really sad to leave Salem.

I’m sad too. I’m going to miss you a lot.

I’m going to miss you too, Felicity.

Will you write to me?

Yeah, of course I will.

You promise?

I promise.

I love you, Chanel.

I love you too, Felicity. [tender music]

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Ah. You know, Sweet Bits is a special place. I’m gonna miss it.

Me too. But I plan on being the first customer in line at the LA location as soon as Chanel opens it. [chuckles] Oh, my stomach is growling just thinking about it.

Oh, you know what? Speaking of that, I thought that I would swing by the pub and pick up some takeout.

Oh, well, could you pick up something for Chanel and Johnny too?

Oh, of course. Chanel still on that cheeseburger and extra pickles kick?

At least this week. Who knows what’s next? [laughs] Oh, Abe, I am gonna miss that child. Oh. Johnny too.

[chuckles] Well, at least we’re going to have each other close by and right here, same apartment.

Thank God for that.

[laughs] [tender music]

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You’re not giving up, are you?

I’m just–just frustrated. I mean, you know, I can’t believe they shipped Clyde off so fast, you know, before I could even talk to him. It just–

I know. Rafe said he wanted to talk to Clyde too, some of the information he thought he might have about getting Gabi out of jail. Well, do you think Rafe could intercede for you?

Oh, the feds already know that Clyde could have information on a missing person. They said no exceptions. Look, Julie, I know that there’s such a slim chance that Abigail could be alive. But I mean, now that Clyde gave us this information, I just– I can’t rest until I get some answers.

Of course not. I feel exactly the same way. I’m with you in this all the way.

I know. So… I mean, if we’re gonna find out who this woman in this video is–

Yeah. We’re gonna have to do it without the help of the big jailbird.

Yeah.

What sanctimonious psychobabble. I am not to blame for your degenerate lifestyle. It is not my fault you are the way you are.

What do you mean by that, Mother? Gay?

Single, friendless, disloyal, unloving, unloved. I miss anything?

No, that covers it.

And if that quack, Marlena Evans, think you were going to fix all of your problems by filling me with guilt, then you have wasted a lot of money on your therapy, not to mention my time. [tense music]

I came here to get some things off my chest. This was for me, not you.

Did it work? Feel better?

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There’s only one other time I can recall where I poured my heart out to you. Do you remember?

Why would I want to?

It was the first time Dad hit me. I had gotten a B on some exam. And the irony was he never even looked at my grades, let alone cared about them. But for some reason, that B really pissed him off. [soft dramatic music]

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He hit me so hard.

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I begged you to make him stop. And do you remember what you said to me? You told me to suck it up, to be a man. So that’s what I did. Nine years old. I didn’t say a word.

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And when I finally killed him to protect both of us, you blamed me for all of it. He was the villain. You were the villain.

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You were my mother. You were supposed to protect me. That was your job, your one job. And you didn’t do it. You never did it. [breathes sharply] [sighs]

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Are you gonna say anything?

I am at a loss, actually. And bored, if you must know.

[sighs] I guess it was expecting too much to hear you say “I’m sorry” or “I wish things were different.” Certainly shouldn’t have expected an “I love you.”

The next time you decide to come visit, just don’t.

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I won’t.

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I have something for you.

Oh, okay.

My big brother gave this for me when I was little. And it’s my favorite stuffed animal.

Oh, sweetheart, I can’t. I can’t take that.

Yes, you can. It’s time for it to have a new home.

Are you sure?

I want your baby to have it.

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Just promise that you’ll take care of it.

We will.

Yes. And we promise that he or she will too.

Well, okay, I have to go home now. Bye, Chanel. Bye, Johnny.

Bye, Felicity. [gentle music] We will talk very soon, okay?

Please.

Bye.

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I forgot I told her that we were having a baby.

Well, it was very sweet of her to give this to you.

Oh, Johnny.

What?

Sometimes, I feel like I– I forced this on you, you know, going through with this– this pregnancy.

Whoa, what? No, you did not force anything on me, okay?

Yeah, but when I decided that I wanted to have the baby, I didn’t really leave any room for disagreement.

Okay, look, I will admit it took me a little while to warm up to the idea. But now that I’ve seen those ultrasound pictures, I am completely on board. Okay?

And the test results, they didn’t change anything for you?

No. Not at all. Did they–[clears throat] Did they change anything for you?

No, no. It’s just I– I’ve been thinking, you know, a child can be born perfectly healthy and you still never know what could happen down the road.

Right.

Like take Theo, for example. You know, Abe and Lexie, I’m sure that they were so worried when they found out that he was autistic. But look at him, he’s just a wonderful guy. And Felicity, she’s an amazing person. And her family, they’re so blessed to have her.

And so are we– blessed to have each other and to have this baby on the way.

Yeah.

I love you, Johnny.

I love you too. And I promise you that whatever life throws at us, we will get through together.

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I’ve watched this video a thousand times– sped up, slowed down, zoomed in, zoomed out. And still, I just, you know, I go back and forth between definitely Abigail’s alive and– and, you know, she’s definitely not alive. There’s no possible way she could be alive. [doorbell rings]

Doorbell. I’ll get it. I’ll get it.

Oh. [laughs] Look, look, look, look, look, look.

Hey.

Hey, man. What are you doing?

Ah, you know, hanging out.

[laughs] Big news. Drum roll. The rest of his sentence has been officially commuted.

What?

Yeah.

What?

Yeah.

[grunts] Congratulations.

Thanks, man. I appreciate it. I appreciate it. I just actually came to say goodbye.

Goodbye?

Yeah. I got to get to Phoenix. I got to check in on Will and Ali. It won’t be for that long.

Well, I hope not.

No, no, no.

Okay, well, the kids are gonna be thrilled to see you.

Yeah.

Man, I’m so happy.

Thanks, dude. What’s going on here? What do you guys got?

It’s all right. It’s all right, as long as he doesn’t tell Jack or Jennifer.

Yeah. You got to keep it quiet.

Yeah, I won’t say anything to anybody. Just tell me what’s going on. [suspenseful music]

There’s a video. It might possibly be proof that… Abigail is still alive.

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Oh, wait until Dr. Evans gets a load of that Hindenburg disaster of a visit. Oh, that’s right, she doesn’t take walk-ins. [sighs] [soft dramatic music] [phone beeps] Hi. This is Leo Stark. I need to see Dr. Evans ASAP. Tomorrow? No, no, I’m here now. This is an emergency. No, I’m not thinking of harming myself. This is about my sociopathic nightmare of– Okay. Okay. I will be here tomorrow. [phone beeps] [soft dramatic music] “The next time you want to come and visit me, just don’t.”

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I won’t. I won’t come visit you again, Mother. In fact, I never want to see you again. In fact, you can burn in– oh, no, no, you can’t… because you’re my mother.

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And as sad–as sad as it is, I still want you to love me. I want that so bad. [crying]

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Hey, are you okay?

So what do you think?

I think Clyde’s playing mind games with you. I just don’t see, you know, how this– this video shows that this is Abigail. I really don’t. But I know you need to find out your own truth, you know. So you think about having the photos enhanced anyway?

That’s what I was gonna do next.

All right. I mean, we all wish that it were true. We all wish that this could be Abigail, but–

We all wish it, more than anything in the world. [somber music]

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Hello, Kate.

Hey. Hi, Abe. You’re here for breakfast?

No, no. I’m here to pick up takeout for Chanel and Johnny. They are leaving town later today.

Really? I don’t know, I think that’s going around. So is Lucas. I mean, he’s leaving town. He’s going to go to Arizona and visit Will and Ari.

Oh, they’re living there now?

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, he says he’s coming back, you know. But in a way, I think maybe the universe is trying to give me a heads up that I need to stop obsessing over my children and get on with my life. Maybe even get a job.

[laughs] You know, there’s a lot of that going on. I–I had a similar thought earlier.

Yeah?

Mm.

We used to have a lot of fun working in that Mayor’s Office, didn’t we? You know, do you ever think about going into business again, maybe partnering up?

What kind of business?

I don’t know. I haven’t really– really haven’t thought about that yet.

Well, when you do, let me know.

You can be sure I will. Anyway, I’m gonna put an order in because we don’t want to keep a pregnant woman waiting, do we?

[chuckles]

So how was the appointment?

It was–

Everything’s fine.

Oh. Well, I’m glad to hear that. Oh, give me a hug. Give me a hug, you two. Oh. Oh, and you know what? I hope you brought your appetites with you because I just sent Abraham on a mission to the pub. He’ll be back any minute.

Well, I must be hungry because my stomach is growling.

[chuckles] Oh.

Are you okay?

What’s wrong? What’s wrong, baby?

Yeah. Yeah, I’m fine. I just–[winces] Ahh!

Oh!

[dramatic music]

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