Days of Our Lives Transcript
Transcript provided by Suzanne and Thane
THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!
Well, I just talked to Julie, and it turns out that Melinda didn’t mention either one of our names to the cops.
[sighs] That’s a relief. So we’re in the clear, then, right?
Well, I don’t know about that. Julie also said that she’s not gonna rest until she finds out who took the necklace. So even though Melinda didn’t say anything, I’m starting to think maybe I should.
What do you mean?
I think maybe I should tell Julie that I’m the one who took the necklace. [tense music] [phone rings]
Hello.
Hi, Mrs. Williams. This is Tate Black.
[chuckles] Hello, Tate. What can I do for you?
I am not quite sure how to say this, but I know about what’s happening with your grandmother’s necklace, and… I have some information about who took it.
Well, what kind of information?
I know who stole it.
[light music]
Marlena? Are you there?
Yes. Brady, can you hear me?
Yeah. Yeah. There you are. Sorry. It must have been a bad connection. Did you land OK? Did you make it to Estonia?
Yes, we did. We did. And we’re here now. We’ve already checked into the hotel room. And with any luck, you’ll be seeing your father very soon.
[groans]
I have a feeling that Harold’s not gonna be very pleased when he sees you wore a hole in the carpet.
OK, what are you doing here?
I was in the neighborhood, figured I’d save you a trip down to the DA’s office. Your mother’s immunity agreement? I can take the signed version down to the ADA, make sure it gets filed right away. Of course, I’ll take one last look, make sure there aren’t any screwups.
OK, as much as I appreciate your initiative, Melinda, I am afraid that there is going to be a problem with this.
What do you mean?
I mean there is no signed version of the immunity agreement. My mother never signed it.
Why the hell not?
[sighs]
Rita, I cannot thank you enough for your help in organizing Rachel Blake’s… [clears throat] Travel arrangements. Au contraire. You’re efficient, as always. You’ll hear no complaints from me. Kristen, on the other hand– no, I told you. You need not concern yourself with my sister’s feelings. She may be your boss, but she has no idea of your loyalty to me. And if anything, I think you deserve a bonus. After all, you not only helped me dispatch of Ms. Blake but of Feniger as well. Thanks to you, any person who could have caused me trouble has been taken care of. [ominous music] * * [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Gone? What do you mean gone?
I mean my mother has vanished without a trace.
I’m sure she has a cell phone. Can’t you just call her?
No! No, I can’t. She’s too old-fashioned to have one. And even if she did, there’s no way EJ would have let her keep it.
Wait, EJ?
Oh. I’m sorry. Did I fail to mention? EJ’s the snake who made her disappear in the first place. [exhales sharply]
[scoffs]
I’ve got to go. Ava. You’re looking well.
Aww. As opposed to when I was tied to an antique wheelchair, you mean?
A wheelchair, you say? I’m afraid I don’t know what you mean.
[laughs] EJ, come on. Drop the act. As much as I would love to be the one to put you behind bars for your part in my kidnapping, I think we both understand why that won’t happen.
Hmm. The news of your ordeal certainly did sound horrific. As a former prosecutor, I can only offer you my deepest regret that justice for that crime is likely to elude you. [tense music]
You know, thanks to my stint at Bayview, I’m not eligible to purchase a gun.
Then you’re lucky I’m offering you one. Perhaps we can call it a peace offering.
Yeah.
I’ll get it back to you.
Hey, no rush. You need it, you use it.
Not necessarily.
What? Doug, why would you tell Julie now? It sounds like you’re in the clear.
You weren’t at the Bistro. You didn’t see how determined Julie was to prove that that necklace was stolen.
OK, just because she’s determined doesn’t mean she’s gonna find out it’s you, not on her own.
Look, Holly, the point is, the clock is ticking. And if Julie is eventually gonna find out who took the necklace, it has to come from me before someone else can get to her first.
Tate, it’s very kind of you to reach out to me, but Melinda Trask has already denied all of the allegations about her stealing the necklace. She says she bought it legally, and the police are not going to arrest her.
That’s not who I’m calling about.
Well, then what do you mean?
I know Melinda Trask is the one who has your necklace now, but she’s not lying when she says she didn’t steal it. Someone else did.
Well, who? Tate? Tate, are you still there?
[sighs] It was Doug Williams.
OK, but what about waiting until you get the necklace back? That way, you can tell Julie, and she might go easier on you then.
But I just don’t see how I can get it back, Holly. Let’s face it. I’m out of options, and I’m nearly out of time. But hey, this is my fault, OK? [dramatic music] And I will take the fall for it alone. I promise. I won’t even mention you at all.
Me? I’m not worried about me. I’m more worried about you, Doug, and Julie. She really cares about you. This confession could really hurt her.
I know. But I think it would hurt her more to hear it from someone else. After the stealing and the lying, I owe her this much.
OK. Well, just know if you do go through with this, you’re very brave.
[chuckles] I’m just trying to make things right.
And you know what? There’s a good chance Julie’s gonna agree with me. She might even be impressed by your honesty.
Maybe. But either way, this is what I have to do. Thank you for your help with everything.
Doug, wait.
Good luck.
Tate, you’re telling me Doug’s own grandson stole the necklace?
Unfortunately, yes. That is exactly what I’m saying.
[scoffs] No. No, dear. I don’t believe it. And I don’t understand how you could say such a thing to me.
Mrs. Williams, I’m so sorry. I really–I don’t want to upset you. I just think you should know the truth. And the truth is, Doug Williams is the one who stole your necklace.
How do you know that?
Because he told me he did.
Look, I have to go. Again, I’m really sorry about this.
[phone beeps]
We’re in the capital city of Tallinn. It’s the last place the ISA had stationed John. And unfortunately, it’s a very large city, so he could be anywhere at all.
[sighs] Well, listen, why don’t you try to get some rest? I know that you and Steve are probably gonna want to hit the pavement hard tomorrow morning.
Well, it’s already bright and early here with the time change, but– yeah, and Steve’s already gone out to see if he can follow up some leads.
I see. Well, listen, keep me posted. We’re gonna find Dad. I love you.
I love you too. [phone beeps] [knock at door] Well? Did you have any luck? [tense music]
So EJ got rid of your mother. How? Why?
Why? Well, unfortunately, the why part has to do with my mother’s big mouth.
[sighs]
Apparently, she let it slip to EJ that I was getting her an immunity deal in order to take him down.
Ah, hence the disappearing act.
Mm-hmm. You know, I told her to stay in her room. I mean, I suppose it’s my fault, I mean, thinking that that would be enough. I should have just taken her out of the house then and there.
But EJ beat you to it.
Yeah, and shipped her off to God knows where. And now we don’t have anyone to testify against him.
Well, I must say, I admire your determination. But like you just said, we both know why that’s not going to happen. If you spill on me, Kristen and Brady’s precious daughter will be taken away from them. And all the blame goes to you.
Oh, EJ. Who said anything about spilling?
If you’re referring to Ms. Blake’s part in all this, I wouldn’t hold your breath. I have it on very good authority that she’s been removed from the equation.
Removed? Removed how?
Let’s just say she won’t be setting foot in Salem for quite a while.
OK, well, good riddance. At least I won’t have to worry about her breaking into my room, wielding a kitchen knife.
Oh. Is that a thank-you?
Hmm. EJ, come on. I know you did this to save your own skin. So… you might feel safe now, but… doesn’t mean you are. I certainly may not be able to testify against you, but… doesn’t mean I can’t get justice in other ways.
And what way is that, exactly? You sound very confident.
Oh. [chuckles] I am.
Ava?
Brady.
Hi. I was just coming to see you.
Hey.
What’s going on here?
Nothing at all. I’d say our business is concluded.
Mm.
Toodles.
[chuckles]
Toodles?
Toodles.
What was that all about?
Oh, you know, just our old pal EJ gloating. He knows that I can’t touch him regarding his part in my kidnapping–well, unless I want Rachel’s parents to be taken away from her.
I’m sorry. I know I’ve said I’m sorry a lot, but I really do mean it. I’m sorry that you’ve had to deal with any of this.
Yeah, you know, it is what it is.
[sighs] Can we–can we go inside, maybe upstairs, and talk a little bit, please?
Brady, listen. Honestly, I just– I don’t think there’s anything left to talk about. [somber music]
So your mother’s current location, you have no clue as to where that might be?
No. EJ is stonewalling me. Oh, there’s nothing in life that gives that man more pleasure than having the upper hand, especially when it comes to me.
Not exactly brotherly love.
Oh, for God’s sakes! I mean, I just got my mother back, and he takes her away from me. There is no way in hell he’s gonna get away with this.
I’ll admit it’s malicious, even for EJ. But as you said, he has the upper hand now. Unfortunately, I can’t see how we’re gonna be able to take it back.
I don’t know about the upper hand, but there might be a way to force his. [dramatic music]
How did you do? Any word on John?
No, not yet. But I don’t want you to worry, because I was able to put out some feelers to some of my contacts here, and they are gonna put us in touch with some of the locals John was working with before he went missing.
Oh. Well, that’s something, huh?
It is. And chances are, we could hear from them as soon as tomorrow.
[exhales heavily]
So listen, why don’t we take the day, rest up, recover from the jet lag, and we will hit the ground running first thing in the morning?
That sounds like exactly what Brady said. It’s just, it’s taking a while now, you now. I came all this way to find my husband, and I will not leave until I find him. [somber music]
I know.
[knock at door]
Hey. You’re back.
Yeah.
Did something happen with Doug? Are you OK?
No, I’m fine. Actually, I’m more than fine now that I’m no longer in danger of being an accomplice to the whole necklace situation. That is what you were worried about, right?
Yeah. Yeah…I guess. But how can you be sure?
Well, because Doug promised to keep my name out of it when he finally confesses to Julie today. [dramatic music]
[somber music]
My darling.
How could this have happened?
Julie. Is something wrong?
Yes, something’s very wrong.
Is this about the necklace?
Yes. Yeah, it’s about the necklace.
You remember this evening how upset I was when I– we walked into the restaurant and there was Melinda Trask wearing the diamond necklace, flaunting it. You see, it reminded me of the day that we– we buried your grandfather. ‘Cause that day, somebody came into the house and stole it.
And perhaps they didn’t know it was a family treasure. You see, it was a treasure because it was my grandmother’s. I told you that, and… she was the matriarch of the whole Horton family, and we all loved her so much. But somebody decided to turn the necklace into money, I suppose. I don’t understand it. How could somebody do a thing like that?
Maybe you know.
What do you mean?
I know. I know you stole the necklace. [dramatic music]
So Doug is gonna confess to Julie today? But I thought he was gonna wait until he got the necklace back.
Yeah, well, I guess he changed his mind.
Because of Melinda Trask?
Because Doug knew one way or another Julie was eventually gonna find out. So he figured it would be best coming from him.
Holly, there’s something that you should know. [dramatic music]
I know. I know you stole the necklace.
You–you do? How?
Does it matter? I know. Are you going to deny it?
I–
No. No, it was me. I took the necklace. And I was coming here to tell you that just now.
Oh, really? It’s been missing for months. You’ve lived under this roof for months. Tonight I find out about you. You come to confess. What a coincidence.
Julie, I know how it sounds, but that is not– you have to–
Believe you? After all the lies that you have told me? You know, when you first showed up, everybody in this family was suspicious of you–not me. I thought you were a miracle. Doug’s grandson coming to– to share my life. My God, I accused my own brother of taking the necklace. And you were standing there, and you said nothing.
No, I wanted to, Julie, but–
Oh, sure, you did. You took advantage of me at the darkest hour of my life. I’m there at Doug’s graveside, and you saw an opportunity.
Julie, I swear, that is not–
Stop it! Stop lying to me!
Get out–now. Pack. Get out of my house!
Well, you’ve ordered room service. I’m–I’m not sure I have an appetite.
Now, come on. You don’t want to insult the good people of Tallinn, do you? I bet they make a killer breakfast. And besides, you need to keep up your strength. I would catch hell from John if you get sick on my watch.
We wouldn’t want that, now, would we?
No. Come on. [soft music] What is it?
I was thinking of all the times that John and I have been in danger, in some kind of trouble. And no matter where we were, even if we were separated, somehow we knew what the other person was feeling. And–and somehow we knew that we would always find our way back to each other, no matter what.
Look, if this is about Kristen’s mother coming after you again, then–
No. You know, it’s not that. It’s not, Brady. It’s just–[chuckles] And besides, EJ has said that I don’t need to worry about Rachel Blake ever again.
Why?
Well, because according to him… [chuckles] She’s been removed from the equation, whatever that means.
Hmm.
Yeah.
Well, Kristen’s not gonna be happy about that, but that’s good for us, isn’t it?
For us?
For us, yeah. If you don’t have to worry about Kristen’s mother coming after you anymore, you don’t have to worry about her getting in the way of us.
Yeah, but I’d still have to worry about your daughter. Because look, you just said Kristen is not gonna be happy about this, OK? And our relationship, I’m certain it is not going to survive the blast once she goes on the warpath.
Listen, I will– I can talk to my daughter. I’ll talk to Kristen if I have to. I’m just tired of everyone interfering in what we have here.
OK, but, Brady, that’s the thing. Something always interferes with us. No matter how hard we try, no matter what we put into it, something is always coming between us. And I– [sighs] I just–I can’t do it anymore.
Ava.
I think we should stop seeing each other.
You can’t be serious.
Ooh, as a heart attack.
You’d really take it that far?
Well, as far as I can see, I really don’t have a choice.
Much choice about what? [clears throat]
Oh, EJ, what impeccable timing you have. We were just talking about you.
Oh, never something one wants to hear in this house.
Oh, relax. I was just telling Melinda how you managed to kidnap my mother right out from under my nose and about how now you’re going to give her back to me. [dramatic music]
Is that so? And why, pray tell, would I do that?
Hmm. Because I am going to make you the new CEO of DiMera Enterprises.
[tense music]
I’m sorry. I must have misheard. It sounded like you said you were going to make me–
DiMera’s new CEO. Yes, that is what I said, brother dearest. You see, I’m willing to step down in the position and recommend to the board that you are my replacement.
Mm-hmm. And what makes you think the board would listen to your recommendation?
Oh. I can be very persuasive.
Mm.
Yeah, I don’t buy it.
No?
You’d never give up that job. Being CEO means everything to you.
Yeah, well, it doesn’t mean as much as my mother does.
Oh, really? Even though you lived without her for all those years?
I only lived without her because I thought she was dead. Why are you hesitating? [scoffs] I mean, this is your ideal scenario. I mean, you win. I lose. And it’s only gonna cost you giving me my mother back safe and sound.
It’s a pretty small price to pay for such a huge victory, wouldn’t you say? So…do we have a deal?
You seem to really have your mind made up.
I have. And look, I know– I know this is– it’s really– it’s not great timing. You have so much going on with Tate and with your dad missing. And I am so sorry about all of that, but… at the end of the day, I’ve got to protect myself.
You just said that Kristen’s mom wasn’t gonna be an issue anymore.
Yeah, no, I don’t– I don’t mean like that, Brady. I have to– I have to protect myself, my– I have to protect my heart from you.
Me?
Brady, I like you. I like you. I really, really do. But I just–I got this sinking feeling that no matter how hard we try, this is gonna end badly. And when it does, I just–
I can’t afford to have fallen for you any more than I already have.
Wow. This is a good breakfast.
Mm-hmm.
Mm-hmm? You agree with me even though you haven’t touched a single bite?
I was just thinking about all the times that John and I have saved each other over the years. You remember Megan, when she held me captive? Everybody thought that I was dead. And then the two of you found me on that Greek island.
Well, we didn’t exactly track you down, though, because technically, we didn’t really know you were there.
Well, then you just found me without– without knowing you were finding me.
Well, I suppose that’s possible.
Yeah, don’t give me that look. Come on. You and Kayla do this all the time. You know, you have a sense of what’s going on with the other person, no matter whether anything is being said or not. [soft music]
I would call that our love.
Yes. And it’s always there and always drawing you back to each other. Hattie had me committed to Bayview. And John was in the room right next door to me.
Well, I guess it’s hard to chalk that up to coincidence.
We couldn’t– we couldn’t see each other. But we could hear each other. And we found a vent. And we were able to reach up, and we were– we were able to touch each other’s hands. It was such a relief.
Marlena…
I promise you, I’m gonna do everything I can to make sure you and John are together again. You have my word.
OK. What is it?
I want you to know that I was not out to get Doug. I just didn’t like that he was dragging you into all this, and I was worried that you were gonna get in trouble. So I–
I know. I know. But like I said, you don’t have to worry about that anymore. Doug promised to keep my name out of it. Listen, Tate, I helped Doug out when he really needed it, and he’s gonna look out for me now. He really is a good guy, and I just– I hope Julie could see it that way too. [dramatic music]
Didn’t you hear me? I said get out of my house!
Julie, I–
Do I have to call JJ and have him bring the police here and escort you out?
No. No, I’ll go. I’ll go right now.
[dramatic music]
I know we can’t see each other, Doc, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t touch.
What? How?
This isn’t another one of those “close your eyes” things either. I’ve been studying this vent here and these slats, the way they’re designed. I think that if we can slide our hand through the vent– give it a try. If we can get far enough–
I feel it. Oh! Oh!
I got you, Doc.
Thank you.
I got you, baby.
Oh, John. I’m reaching out to you, please. Please reach out to me.
It’s–it’s getting late.
Late, yeah.
Yeah.
I–I should let you get back inside.
Brady. Hey. For what it’s worth, I don’t regret a second of our time together.
I hope you don’t either.
Oh, shoot. I should get home. We can finish this movie another night, though, right?
Yeah, sure. Yeah, if you want.
Look, I know this is a really tough time right now with Sophia’s pregnancy thing and your grandma being sick, not to mention your grandpa’s disappearance. But I’m here for you, OK? And in case you’ve forgotten within the past few hours, I love you.
I love you too.
Mm.
[sighs]
Julie?
I just wanted to say that… I know it was an unforgivable thing to do, stealing that necklace.
I was just… desperate and stupid. And I made a terrible mistake.
But still, there’s no excuse for what I did.
And you’re right. I should have told you, especially after you took me in.
I was just scared.
And I really am sorry.
These past few months getting to know you and my grandfather through you has been the happiest time of my life, Julie.
And if you never want to see me again, I understand. I just– I just wanted you to know.
[inhales sharply]
[sobs]
Mm. I must admit, CEO is a very tempting offer. But I’m afraid I must decline.
Excuse me?
To put it simply, I don’t trust you. How am I to know you won’t pull some trick at the eleventh hour to deny me the position?
You think I would risk something like that with my mother on the line?
Oh, you want to talk about risks? How about the enormous risk I’d be taking letting your mother back in our orbit, where she is free to blab and gab to whomever she pleases about my alleged illegal escapades? No. No. No, her silence is far too valuable a commodity for me to even consider letting her set foot back in Salem again. So seeing as we have nothing else to say to one another, I bid you good night, dearest sister. Ugh.
This isn’t over, EJ! I will get my mother back one way or another, and I will make you pay!
Back to the Days Transcripts Page
Back to the Main Daytime Transcripts Page
