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Days of Our Lives Transcript

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Tony: Said Simple Simon to the pieman, let me taste your ware.

Allie: What?

Tony: “Simple Simon met a pieman going to the fair”?

Allie: I’m sorry, do you need help?

Tony: No, no, I’m sorry. No, it’s just a silly old nursery rhyme.

Allie: Oh.

Tony: You know, they used to use it to amuse the young folk in my day, but that was long before your “tic-tacs.”

Allie: You mean tiktok?

Tony: Mmm. I’m almost tempted to recite “hickory dickory dock,” but I’ll spare you. So, where is your partner in this patisserie?

Allie: It’s just me today. I’m actually trying to answer the age-old question, cherry or peach pie? I’m taking kind of a census. And chanel is taking a personal day, she actually has a very important choice to make of her own.

Tony: More important than pie? Oh, that’s hard to believe.

Allie: I know. Believe it. I don’t know about simple simon, but I’m hoping that simon says she makes the right choice.

Johnny: Forget about simon, johnny says she’s gonna choose me.

Tony: Ah.

Chanel: Why is this so hard? Giovanni or horton? Horton or giovanni?

Paulina: In my experience, when a girl is talking into her coffee, it’s usually a boy that she’s brewing over.

Chanel: A boy and a girl.

Paulina: Oh. You still haven’t made a choice between allie and johnny?

Chanel: I told them I would come up with a decision by today. But I don’t know what to do, mama.

Paulina: Oh, well, baby, mama’s here. And she’s on the case.

Chad: Rafe. I just read “the intruder–” “the intruder!” And found out that sarah horton was brought in for questioning. Apparently, she was at the mansion the night abby was murdered. Yeah, if you wouldn’t mind giving me a call back please at your earliest convenience, I would really like to know what the hell is going on and why my wife’s murderer isn’t behind bars yet. Thank you!

Ej: You see, I’m wondering if you’re planning on joining your wife’s murderer in lockup. I need an answer, chad. Are you giving me your shares or am I sending you to prison?

Ava: He didn’t make it? Jake is–he’s dead?

Kayla: I’m sorry.

Ava: Are you sure?

Kayla: Ava–

Ava: No, you’re wrong. You’re wrong. This is just like tripp. It’s just like tripp. You said that he was gone and he wasn’t, so you’re wrong.

Kayla: No, tripp– it’s a miracle he’s alive, but that is not the case with jake. I’m sorry. He’s gone.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Gabi: Oh, to what do I owe this displeasure?

Kate: Well, I think we both reached the point in our relationship where we accept the fact that we don’t owe each other anything, do we?

Gabi: Yeah, I agree on that, thank you for stopping by.

Kate: Why I stopped by is to warn you that you have a target on your back because ej is gunning for your job.

Gabi: Well, that’s nothing new.

Kate: Oh no, what’s changed it is the fact that he now has the ammunition to do it because I’ve signed all of my shares over to him and I believe chad’s gonna do the same thing.

Chad: Your latest power play hasn’t been one of my biggest concerns, in case you forgot my wife was murdered. And now it turns out that sarah horton might’ve had something to do with it. Or at least know who did.

Ej: Hmm. I have accorded you a significant amount of sympathy for your loss, but I’m afraid your bereavement leave is over.

Chad: How dare you?

Ej: How dare I? You sent me to prison. You and kate, for a crime I did not commit. Your latest power play caused quite the concern. Or have you forgotten? Well, chad, it’s time to pay the piper. I’ll accept two forms of repayment for your treachery as discussed. So ask yourself, are you going to continue grieving here in this house? Or locked up for your crimes? Moderate to severe eczema still disrupts my skin.

Tony: So, chanel has to make a choice and you’ve put her on the clock.

Allie: May the best twin win.

Johnny: Oh, he will. And I’m sure my uncle tony is rooting for me, right? Dimeras all the way.

Tony: Oh, please consider me switzerland in this morass. Anna and I are very fond of chanel. And as my wife would be the first to point out, it’s chanel’s choice and her choice alone. So what do I say? I wish you both the best of luck.

Allie: Wait. You didn’t answer which pie you prefer. Cherry–

Johnny: Or peach?

Tony: Ah, I think I’m gonna go inside and get some tea cakes.

Paulina: Well, baby, I’m glad that you finally realized you can’t have your cake and eat it too.

Chanel: I know, I have to choose one. But the problem is I love them both.

Paulina: Well… you have to ask yourself now what do you prefer? Penis or vagina?

Chanel: Mama!

Paulina: What? We’re two grown-ass women. I had the talk with you years ago. There’s no need to be embarrassed about what god gave us.

Chanel: I’m not embarrassed, it’s just it’s not about that for me. Do you love abe because of his–

Paulina: That’s one reason.

Chanel: Why did I even ask that?

Paulina: Sex is very important in a healthy relationship.

Chanel: Probably not the most healthy thing to discuss with your mother. Fine. Sex isn’t a problem, with either of them.

Paulina: Okay, so what? You’re 50/50 across the board? 51/49? Either way?

Chanel: It’s not something I can put a number on. To me, it is about the individual person, not their equipment.

Paulina: Hmm. I see. Um. Oh– whenever I have to make a business decision, I break it down into pros and cons, okay? So let’s do that with your twins. Then, maybe… the choice will become clear.

Ej: Kate has already made her choice. She’s surrendered her shares to me, and as far as I’m concerned, you’d do best to do the same.

Chad: You know what? You can have the shares, all right? And since you’re in such a hurry to consolidate power to feed your bruised little ego, I’ll go upstairs and I’ll get you the certificates right now.

Ej: Good. And while you’re at it, why don’t you start packing your belongings? Because I want you out of this house.

[Door opens]

Kayla: Take all the time you need.

[Somber music]

Ava: Jake.

[Somber music]

After trying lots of things to manage her

Chanel: Okay, let’s not do cons, I wanna keep this positive.

Paulina: Sounds like the right attitude to me. So who do you wanna start with?

Chanel: Mmm, let’s start with giovanni. But don’t read anything into it. It’s just my relationship with gio is a lot less complicated, that’s all. So it’ll just be easier to do him first.

Paulina: Okay, okay.

Chanel: Okay.

Paulina: Giovanni it is. So what do you find appealing about johnny dimera? What makes you two compatible?

Chanel: Well, he’s funny. Very funny. He can make me laugh even when I feel like crying.

Paulina: Mm-hmm, a sense of humor. That’s good.

Chanel: And he’s so handsome. Great smile.

Paulina: Also a plus.

Chanel: He’s very smart.

Paulina: And rich!

Chanel: Mama! Whose list is this?

Paulina: I’m just saying. All right, all right. Please, proceed.

Chanel: Well, like some people I know, giovanni is persistent. He doesn’t give up on anything or anybody. He takes chances, you know? Like when we were in naples, we found ourselves in this little karaoke bar and johnny told me he wanted to sing “mona lisa” for me.

Paulina: Nat king cole, huh? Oh, the boy knows his music.

Chanel: He does. So he hops up on the stage, grabs the mic, and he turns to the prompter as the song starts but the words weren’t in english. Now, now, johnny, he speaks a little italian but not serenading his love in front of an audience italian.

Paulina: Well, well, what, what? What did he do?

Chanel: Now, this wasn’t some touristy place full of americans, no, it was full of locals ready to hate him. Now, johnny could’ve grabbed me and we could’ve run out of there, but he didn’T. He didn’t hesitate for a second. He belted out that love song in his best broken italian. He did it at full volume and with his whole heart. And he won over the crowd. And me. And he wanted to show how he felt, and he was fearless.

Paulina: Mmm. Fearless. Romantic. Speaks italian. Loves nat king cole. Loves my very special and beautiful daughter. This young man sounds like a keeper to me, chanel.

Chanel: Yeah. He does.

[Sighs]

Johnny: Look what I did. It seems everyone prefers my peach pie samples to your cherry samples. Why am I not surprised?

Allie: Why am I not surprised that you’re getting all up in people’s faces and forcing your peach samples on them? They just wanted you to go away.

Johnny: What? They were licking their lips begging for more.

Allie: Also, why am I not surprised to see a man taking credit for the work of a woman? Now, remind me, did you bake that pie? Or did I? Oh, that’s right, I baked them both. And I don’t need to go around telling everybody how great my pie is. I can just sit back, let them come to me, and then I’m gonna give them the time and space to make up their own minds. And they’ll come to the realization that the only choice is cherry.

Steve: Hey, kids. What’s good today?

Chad: You think I’m gonna move out of this house? You can’t be serious.

Ej: Do I look like I’m joking? And, frankly, you don’t deserve to live in this house that father built. While it was under your care and much to my horror, you allowed this house to fall into gabriella’s greedy hands. Had I not been around to get back the deed and title to this house, it may never have been restored to its rightful legacy.

Chad: What do you mean? I’ve been as much a part of that legacy as you are.

Ej: You’re a traitor to that legacy and this family. Which is why I’m banishing you.

Tony: Oh, these cookies, they’re absolutely delicious. And I thought I would– oh. Maybe not. I’ll come back later.

Chad: Wait, tony, wait. You should know that our brother here is trying to kick me out of the house.

Ej: Because our brother here is a duplicitous snake.

Gabi: So that given that ej will come after me, I mean, we have this whole roadrunner/coyote thing going, but I have proven time and time again that the best man to run this company is this woman right here. He’ll soon find the edge of the cliff behind him again and me waving as he plummets to his– well, you know.

Kate: Yeah. Well, it looks like you have it all figured out, don’t you?

Gabi: Actually, I do. I do. And I know that you unfortunately don’t have a job right now, which is fine, but I am gainfully employed and I am running a multi-national corporation, so best be going, okay?

[Phone rings] Busy, busy. Oh, rafe. Hey, listen, can I call you back because I’m dealing with a pest control problem– what? Yeah. I–I understand. Okay. Okay.

Kate: What did he say?

Gabi: Jake– jake– jake’s dead.

[Somber music]

Jake: Okay. I thought getting shot in the gut was bad. The hell was that for?

Ava: You lied to me. Flo, you’re here.

Jake: When did I lie to you?

Ava: Every time you smiled at me like that and you gave that look.

Jake: What look?

Ava: That one! That one, the one that told me that we actually had a future together. The one that said you’d never leave. The one… that said you really loved me.

Jake: I do–

[Sighs] I did love you.

Ava: I told you. I told you I didn’t wanna get hurt again, and I told you that I didn’t wanna lose you. You knew about my past because I shared it with you. You knew about the guys that I loved and who left and then you convinced me, you convinced me that that was not you. And then you put a ring on my finger, jake. And I believed you. Because I’m stupid. I’m a sucker just like I always am because I believed that you were gonna stay and now you have left and I’m alone and it is your fault!

Kate: Jake is what?

Gabi: Rafe– oh, rafe says he was shot and they rushed him to the hospital but that he didn’t make it. Kate… he’s gone. Jake’s gone.

Ej: I’m sure it’s not news to you that chad was willing to let me rot in statesville for a crime I did not commit.

Tony: Listen. I understand that miscarriage of justice and you have every right to be upset about being wronged. But I truly believe this is not the time to be seeking retribution. This man, he just lost his wife.

Ej: So did I.

Chad: You are not seriously comparing the two. My wife was stabbed to death, ej, murdered in this house. I found her upstairs. You–your wife walked out on you! Again! All you have to do is wait. I’m sure sami’s crazy ass is gonna come walking through that door–

Ej: You watch your mouth! You are in no position to be throwing stones about crazy wives.

[Tense music]

Chad: Shut your mouth.

Ej: I did not take abigail away from you, damn it! What happened was awful. Tragic. But it had nothing to do with me. What happened to me on the other hand, had everything to do with you!

Chanel: This is too much. I need to take a break. It’s just no matter what I choose, I have to hurt someone that I really care about. And I might break apart a life-long friendship. They’re twins, mama! I can’t–I can’t take that away from them.

Paulina: Baby, the heart wants what the heart wants. Whatever choice you make, whoever gets hurt, they will recover, my darling. Johnny and allie are both young and resourceful. Stop worrying about them. Take care of you.

Chanel: Right. I’ll try.

Paulina: You know what? You know, I can see how much you’re struggling with this so, baby, let’s you know what I say? Let’s put this on hold for now.

Chanel: No, no, no. I owe it to them. I need to finish this. I’ve kept them in limbo for too long.

Paulina: Okay, okay. So then moving right along. So… what do you love about allie?

Chanel: I love that to me she’s horton and to her I’m dupree. We have this rich past of friendship and we’re best friends, truly. And we’ve known each other for what feels like forever. But we still find ways to surprise each other. I love her laugh and her smile. And I even love her sadness.

Paulina: You love her sadness?

Chanel: Johnny takes everything in stride, but allie, she feels it all. She feels the world’s joy and its pain.

Paulina: Hmm.

Chanel: The other day, allie and I, we went for a walk in the square and we saw this little girl who’d skinned her knee and I looked over to allie and she was looking at the little girl and the look on their faces, it was the same.

Paulina: She’s an empath.

Chanel: Right. Right. It was like she really felt that little girl’s pain, really felt it. Like I could tell, I could tell. And it was like she wanted to take some of it for herself so that the little girl could feel better faster. And of course she went running right over to her to comfort her.

Paulina: Mmm. It’s like I’ve always said, it’s good to find the helpers and keep them close.

Chanel: And then on that same walk, we saw this old man who had lost his wallet and allie helped him look all over for it. And when he finally found it, he was so relieved, so happy. And I looked at allie and she, she was just as happy as he was. It’s like she’s so connected to this world and everyone in it. How could I not wanna be connected to her?

Paulina: Yeah. I get it, I get it. And I can see why you’re struggling. I hear it in your voice how much you love them both so much. They are very lucky to have you in their lives. Somebody who appreciates them the way you do.

Chanel: Yeah, yeah, but now I have to choose just one.

Johnny: Well, this one is richer.

Allie: But this one is sweeter.

Johnny: A little too sweet if you ask me, almost sickeningly sweet.

Allie: Well, this one is really just empty calories.

Johnny: Well, this oneis a little tart.

Allie: Excuse me?

Johnny: You heard me.

Steve: Um, I’m not sure what’s going on here, but I’m gonna skip the pies. I’m going inside to see if I can find myself some cookies.

Allie: I just wanna make sure that I didn’t imagine you calling me a little tart?

Johnny: Hey, sis, if the pie fits.

Allie: Okay, well, you know what? When chanel finally makes her decision, I’m not gonna be the one with pie all over my face.

Johnny: What? Oh!

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[Playful music]

Johnny: You know what? You’re right, the cherry– the cherry is delicious. It’s the perfect amount of sweet and tart.

Allie: Yes. See? I told you. And chanel knows, too. See, she won’t be able to resist my pie.

Johnny: Oh, but you haven’t tried mine yet.

Allie: You wouldn’T.

Johnny: No. I wouldn’T. Or would I?

Paulina: Honey, oh, I’m sorry, I don’t think we’re even close to an answer.

Chanel: Thank you for trying, mama.

Paulina: Oh, baby. Well, I don’t know who you should choose or who you’re going to choose, but I do one thing, whoever that boy or girl turns out to be, they will be the luckiest person on the planet. Because there just isn’t enough paper in the whole wide world to write down all there is to love about you. Oh. [Laughs] Mm.

Jake: I didn’t mean for this to happen.

Ava: Yeah, but you couldn’t let it go. You had to be the tough guy, just like you were back in philly. Right? You couldn’t stand the idea of some other hard case getting the better of jake dimera.

Jake: No, it wasn’t about the ring. Okay? The ring could be replaced. It was about that moment you and I just shared, right before. Right? I wasn’t gonna let anybody take that away from us.

Ava: Jake, life isn’t about one moment, it is about all of them. And, yeah, we could’ve replaced the ring. But I can’t replace you. Now all I got is this stupid ring. And that memory, that one memory of right before you died. I would give anything, especially this ring, to have you back.

Jake: But I got such a good deal on it.

Ava: It’s not funny.

Jake: Come on. Guy threw in the wedding bands for free, remember? I still got ’em in my pocket. Huh?

Ava: All right, okay, well, I guess in that case it turned out all right. Jake, what am I gonna do now?

Jake: Well… you’re gonna mourn me for a respectable amount of time. And then, come on, you’re ava vitali. You’re a survivor. You’re thee survivor, right? You’ll figure it out because you always do. And then you’re gonna be okay. Come here. Hey, come here. All right.

[Somber music]

Ava: [Crying]

Jake: I’m sorry I’m gone. But you gotta remember one thing. I didn’t leave you. Okay? I didn’t leave you. I’m not like the others. And what we had was really special. Didn’t last very long, but… it was special. And you’re gonna carry that with you for the rest of your life. Okay?

Ava: I will. I will.

Gabi: Just left this horrible voicemail this morning screaming at him for not showing up to work. I was so stupid.

Kate: No, there’s no way that you could’ve known, gabi. Look, I’m so– I’m sorry for your loss, I am. I mean, I know that you moved on but he meant a lot to you.

Gabi: Yeah and to you too.

Ej: I did not kill abigail, but frankly I’m shocked I haven’t been framed for that. But you– I lost samantha because of you. Because of your shameful disloyalty to me and this family. Your–your malicious lies.

Chad: I’ll own my part in coming between you and sami. But you–you slept with her sister all on your own.

Ej: Belle and I are through.

Chad: My condolences. Now you have more free time to roam the dark halls of this mausoleum blaming me for all your problems.

Ej: Which is now none of your concern since you’re moving out.

Tony: Ej! This is our family abode. Think about the children, thomas and charlotte! This is the only home they’ve ever known!

Ej: My niece and nephew are welcome to stay.

Chad: You think I’m gonna leave my children here with you? Never. They’re coming with me. It’s clear there’s not enough room in this mansion for anything other than your bruised ego and self-pitying paranoia.

Ej: Don’t let the door hit you on the way out! And don’t forget to bring me those certificates for your shares! Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Allie: [Laughs] Oh. You really think chanel is going to choose an immature little child like you?

Johnny: You started it!

Allie: Did not!

Johnny: Did too.

Allie: Oh, you are ridiculous!

Johnny: You know what? Let me she who is without sin cast the first pie.

Allie: You called me a nasty name so, yeah, I threw a pie at you.

Johnny: I called you a little tart.

Allie: Ohh.

Johnny: Which is a term, a term of endearment.

Allie: Yeah, so is this.

[Phones beeping]

Johnny: Wait. Truce. I am going to slowly reach my hand into my pocket. Just put the pie down. Put the pie down. And no phone will get hurt. It’s chanel. She wants to see us.

Allie: She’s ready to choose.

Kate: Well, don’t leave me in suspense, it’s not every day that I make a romantic proclamation in the town square. And I am definitely not used to waiting for an answer.

Jake: You wanna know if there’s still an us? After last night? Does that answer your question?

Paulina: Why are you here drinking all alone? Where’s that handsome boyfriend of yours? I was talking about roman brady. Unless you have some other handsome devil in mind?

Kate: Roman and I broke up.

Paulina: Oh, well, I’m sorry, I’m sorry to hear that. So you’re drowning your sorrows?

Kate: Actually, I just found out that someone I was pretty close to has passed away.

Gabi: What did you do to him?

Ava: Excuse me?

Gabi: You. You pulled him back into your mob nonsense, didn’t you?

Ava: You have no idea what you are talking about. We were mugged. Somebody tried to steal my ring.

Gabi: You two were engaged?

Ava: Yeah, jake and I were. We were engaged.

Gabi: I’m sorry, I– he and I–our breakup was bad, really, really bad. But he still always had my back, even voted his dimera shares so that ej and chad wouldn’t kick me to the curb.

Tony: I can see how much you’re hurting, brother.

Ej: You still have your sight then?

[Sighs] Sorry. I’m not myself. Or maybe I am. Not enough liquor in the world, right?

Tony: Chad’s in pain, too. You know, father used to lash out like this when he was hurting.

Ej: That he did.

Tony: But he put family first, no matter our differences and no matter how badly we hurt each other.

[Somber music]

Chad: Congratulations.

Ej: Chad. I don’t want you to go.

Chad: You know, I haven’t spent a single night in our room since abby died? I’ve been sleeping in the guest room. A guest, in my own home. But it doesn’t feel like that now. This isn’t my home anymore. Not without her. I’ll have harold pack up the rest of my things.

Chanel: So I’ve decided which one of you I wanna be with.

Paulina: I’m sorry about your loss. Even the ones who break our hearts, they still keep a place there.

Kate: You got that right.

Paulina: To jake.

Kate: To jake.

Kayla: There was nothing we could do, steve.

Steve: Poor ava.

Ava: What is your problem?

Gabi: What?

Ava: Jake’s body isn’t even cold and you’re talking about voting shares?

Gabi: Ej is coming after me. He wants my job. And, you know, some of us still work for a living.

Ava: Yeah, and some of us aren’t living at all. And all you can do is think about what jake’s death is gonna cost you.

Gabi: This is not personal. This is business. If ej gets his hands on jake’s dimera shares, then I’ve got nothing that– there’s nothing– there’s no way I can stop it. Or maybe there is. Ej wouldn’t get jake’s shares if they went to jake’s widow.

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Days of Our Lives Transcript

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Sonny: Hey, uncle vic? We gotta talk.

[Dmatic music]

Alex: I am not uncle vic.

Sonny: What are you doing here?

Alex: Hmm?

Sonny: I said what are you doing here?

Alex: Now, is that any way to greet your big brother?

Sonny: Alex, what are you doing, man? Alex.

Alex: [Laughs]

Sonny: What’s going on?

Steve: Justin. Thanks for meeting me.

Justin: Of course. You said it was important.

Steve: It is.

Justin: So what do you wanna talk about?

Steve: This.

[Tense music]

Eric: I mean that I’ll take you to the hospital.

Nicole: Guys, I can drive myself.

Rafe: No, actually. You can’T. You can barely even walk on it.

Nicole: Let’s not make things worse.

Eric: Listen, rafe, I’m sure you need to catch the guy who did this, all right? So I’ll give her a ride.

Rafe: Thank you. Are you sure you’ll be all right?

Nicole: Yeah. I’ll be fine. You just get this jerk, okay?

Rafe: Okay. Okay. I’ll call you as soon as I know anything. All right. Take good care of her.

Eric: I will.

Rafe: Got it?

Eric: I got this.

Nicole: Oh, okay.

[Grunts] Okay. Thanks.

Eric: All right, let’s go.

Rafe: All right, thanks.

Ava: Okay. Okay, relax. You can have–

Jake: No. No, he can’T.

Ava: Jake, what are you doing?

Jake: You’re not giving him your ring. Look, pal, we just got engaged. Put the gun down. You don’t know who you’re messing with, do you?

[Gunshot]

[Tense music]

Ava: Jake, jake. Jake. Jake, no! Jake. Jake.

Jake: [Grunting in pain]

[Dramatic music]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Sonny: Alex, come on. I’m serious. This suit’s really expensive. Alex! Alex!

Alex: Oh, my god.

Sonny: You’re soaking wet, man.

Alex: I’m sorry, bro.

Sonny: Seriously?

Alex: I’m sorry. What can I say? It was so nice out, I had to get a swim in. I just ran in here to grab a drink. I’m headed back. And you’re coming to take a dip with me.

Sonny: No. Thank you. Kind of feels like I already have.

Alex: [Chuckles] Uncle vic, huh? Hell of a setup.

Sonny: Yeah.

Alex: It’s like a damn resort. He’s got the olympic-sized pool, the cabana, and not to mention this delicious arnold palmer that hendo whipped up for me.

Sonny: Hendo? I’m sorry, do you mean henderson?

Alex: Oh, it is the absolute best. Do you want me to make sure he makes you one?

Sonny: No. I’m good, thank you.

Alex: More for me.

Sonny: So what are you doing here?

Alex: Do I really need a reason to come back and visit the family homestead?

Sonny: What, so you’re just here for a visit?

Alex: Well, originally. But I mean, after getting back in this space, I might stay a while, you know? It’s really strange. The second I stepped foot in salem, I felt right at home.

Eric: Take it easy. Keep leaning on me, all right?

Nicole: Yeah.

Eric: There you go. There you go.

Nicole: Okay. Thank you for bringing me.

Eric: Yeah.

Nicole: And thank you for being so kind. But I’m here now, so I mean, you can go.

Eric: I’m not leaving till I know you’re okay.

Nicole: Eric, I’m fine. I’m sure once they take a look at my ankle, I will be as good as new.

Eric: Yeah, well, it’s not your ankle I’m worried about. What happened in the park had to be some serious trauma.

Nicole: Not my first.

Eric: Stop it. Stop pretending like you weren’t scared. A man just attacked you and held a gun on you. All right? So I’m not leaving, all right? So whether you like it or not, I’m staying right here.

Nicole: [Sighs]

Rafe: Send all available units to the square. Let me know the second you find something.

Jada: Hey, boss, you called in a robbery?

Rafe: Yeah. Guy tried to take the tip jar from the brady pub.

Jada: That’s pretty low.

Rafe: Well, that’s not all. He came to the park and he pulled a gun on someone.

Jada: And he’s still out there?

Rafe: Yeah, and he can’t have gotten far. And consider him armed and dangerous.

Ava: [Panting] Okay. No.

Jake: [Grunts]

Ava: No, no! No. No. No, no, no, no! Jake. Jake. Jake, can you hear me? Jake. Come on. It’s gonna be okay. You’re gonna be okay. Stay with me, jake. Help! Help! We need help over here! Don’t you die on me. Don’t you die.

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Alex: Why am I getting the impression that you’re not happy to see me?

Sonny: No, it’s not– it’s not that I’m not happy to see you. I’m just, you know, a little surprised.

Alex: Well, what is so surprising, sonny boy?

Sonny: Well, you seemed pretty locked in with the business out in phoenix, and when I told you and the twins I was gonna be taking the job at titan, you said you guys could handle it.

Alex: And we are. Trust me. Joe and vic have it all under control while I’m here.

Sonny: And you’re fine with that? With them totally steering the ship without you?

Alex: [Sighs] Joe and vic are always trying to tell me what to do anyway. So I figured, let ’em do their own thing.

Sonny: I didn’t know you guys were butting heads.

Alex: Just have a different vision for that company. Came to the point where they started second-guessing every decision that I made.

Sonny: What were you guys fighting about?

Alex: Different stuff, sonny. Who knows? They were in sync. I wasn’T. Maybe just chalk it up to working with twins. I don’t know. It doesn’t matter, okay? We’re still family, right? Yeah?

Sonny: Yeah, you are. But is that the only reason you left?

Alex: I didn’t want business to come in between us. That’s all. So I figured I’d step out. I wasn’t ready for another blistering summer in arizona. I wanted to head east, come to salem, and see some of the family. Where the hell is everybody, anyway?

Bonnie: Sonny? Is your da– oh. [Laughs] Oh, um, who do we have here?

Sonny: Bonnie, this is–

Alex: Allow me. Alexander kiriakis.

Bonnie: [Gasps] Alex. Oh, my gosh. It’s so nice to meet you. I’m b–

Alex: The woman who killed my mother.

[Tense music]

Steve: Why would mitchell go along with something like this?

Justin: Because he’s corrupt. He might as well just hang a sign that says “bribes accepted.”

Steve: Didn’t even try to hide it. But I’m less interested in how orpheus managed to get out than in what you plan to do about it.

Justin: What do you mean?

Steve: You know what I mean. The man responsible for adrienne’s death is free. Are you planning to go after him?

Kayla: Nicole.

Nicole: Hey, kayla.

Kayla: What happened?

Nicole: It’s nothing serious. I just twisted my ankle.

Eric: It was hardly nothing. A guy attacked her in the park.

Kayla: A random attacker?

Nicole: He wanted my purse.

Eric: He pulled a gun on her.

Kayla: That must have been terrifying.

Nicole: Well, thankfully, eric came when he did.

Kayla: Don’t tell me you fought off an attacker.

Eric: No, I just talked to him. Just wish I was able to stop him.

Nicole: Hopefully they’ll catch him soon. And if I know rafe, he won’t stop until he does.

Jada: Should we start canvassing the park? See if anyone has run into this guy?

Rafe: Yeah, I’m working on getting a photo right now. He was at the brady pub. Hopefully the security camera got a good angle on him.

Jada: Do you know what he looks like?

Rafe: Yeah, I got a pretty good description of him from my wife.

Jada: Your wife?

Rafe: Nicole is the one who was attacked.

Jada: Oh, man, I’m sorry. Is she okay?

Rafe: Yeah, she’s gonna be okay. I mean, she’s pretty rattled. The guy threw her to the ground, and she sprained her ankle.

Jada: I’m sorry. Where is she?

Rafe: She’s at the hospital right now, getting checked out.

Jada: By herself?

Rafe: No, she’s– she’s with her ex-husband.

Jada: Ex-husband?

Rafe: It’s not like that. He just happened to be at the scene. Would you just focus on finding the guy?

Jada: Say no more.

Rafe: Oh.

Jada: What is it?

Rafe: I just got a report of shots fired.

Ava: Jake. Jake, come on. Come on, stay with me. Wake up. Wake up; you gotta stay with me. Come on. Come on, jake. Jake, answer me.

Greg: Is he dead?

Ava: No. No, he’s not dead. No thanks to you, you son of a bitch.

Greg: What’d you expect me to do, huh? It’s his fault. He should have just given me the ring.

Ava: Oh, you want this ring? Is that what you want? You shot him over a stupid piece of jewelry? Take it! Take it!

Greg: I don’t want it now.

Ava: What the hell is wrong with you? Huh?

Greg: Hey, whoa, whoa. What do you think you’re doing?

Ava: Calling for an ambulance.

Greg: Put the phone down. You’re not calling anybody.

Ava: What, you’re gonna shoot me now too, huh?

Greg: Sorry, lady. It’s nothing personal. I can’t have any witnesses.

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Bonnie: I’m sorry, I don’t know what you mean.

Alex: Oh, then let me refresh your memory, bonnie. A few years ago, as you were posing as his mother, adrienne, you killed my mother, anjelica devereaux.

Bonnie: Oh, anjelica. Yeah, I–I didn’t kill her.

Sonny: Yeah, no, she’s right. Your mom died from a heart attack.

Alex: In your hotel room. And from what I heard, you left her for dead. So bonnie, give me one good reason why I shouldn’t return the favor.

[Tense music]

Justin: You’re worried I’m going to what? Murder orpheus?

Steve: It’s not exactly a big leap. Do I need to remind you what you did the last time you were in a room with him? You pulled a gun on him while he was in police custody.

Justin: Mm-hmm. And if I remember correctly, you convinced me to turn the gun over to you so you could do the deed yourself.

Steve: That’s right.

Justin: But you were just playing me in order to get the gun out of my hand.

Steve: I was trying to save you from throwing your life away.

Justin: I could have made that decision on my own.

Steve: No. Not in that moment. You were grieving. You weren’t in your right mind.

Justin: I’d say I was pretty clear.

Steve: You see? This is what I’m talking about. It sounds like you feel cheated. Like you wish you had pulled that trigger.

Justin: [Sighs]

Steve: So now that orpheus is out, I need to know, I need to make sure you’re not planning to finish the job.

Orpheus: I would like to know the answer to that myself.

Kayla: Okay, there you go. I think you just have a bad sprain. If you stay off of it and rest it and ice it for a few days, it should be good as new. You’ll be on your feet.

Eric: But for now, she just needs to rest, right?

Kayla: Yep.

Eric: Anything else treatment-wise?

Kayla: Nope. She can just use over-the-counter pain meds, and if things get worse, you can call me, and I’ll prescribe something stronger.

Nicole: Okay. I should be fine. Now that you wrapped it nice and tight, it feels pretty good.

Kayla: Glad to hear it.

Nicole: Although, what would make me feel better is if rafe gets that maniac who did this to me off the streets.

Jada: Where were shots fired?

Rafe: Outside the jewelry store off the square. Let’s go.

Ava: Look. Look, I don’t know what’s going on in your life, but… you don’t need to shoot me. All right? I don’t give a damn about having you arrested. I’m no friend of the cops. Okay? I just need to get an ambulance here… to help my boyfriend. You don’t want him to die.

Greg: Just put the phone down!

Ava: Okay, just go. Just go, all right? I’m not gonna tell anybody what I saw.

Greg: Yeah, nice try. But as soon as I turn my head, you’re calling 911 and I’ve got the entire police force after me. Then they’ll lock this whole town down, and I’m stuck. I can’t have that. I’m sorry. But at least you get to be with your boyfriend.

Rafe: Police! Drop the gun!

Jada: He said drop it now!

[Tense music]

[Gunshot bangs]

Greg: [Coughs] Migraine hits hard, so u hit back with ubrelvy

Orpheus: Sorry to drop by unannounced. But I figured you gentlemen might take exception to my release.

Justin: I wonder why you’d think that.

Steve: What do you want?

Orpheus: Well, as you know, I’m not one to sit back and let things happen, so rather than wait for you to appear at my doorstep, I thought I’d come by, say hi, and get a sense of your intentions.

Steve: Our intentions?

Orpheus: Namely, justin, are you intending to come after me?

Justin: You think I’d tell you if I was?

Orpheus: Actually, yes. You’ve always been a very straightforward guy. You’ve never hidden your animosity towards me. Although it’s based on a misunderstanding.

Justin: Misunderstanding? You killed my wife.

Orpheus: Accidentally. Look… my hands may not be the cleanest in the world, but I did not intend to hurt adrienne. It was simply the wrong place at the wrong time.

Justin: You cold son of a bitch.

Steve: If you’re trying to make things better here, it’s not working.

Orpheus: I’m just stating facts.

Justin: The facts are, you ran adrienne of the road, and you were too busy framing maggie to call for help.

Orpheus: I… I don’t deny that I was in the midst of tying off loose ends.

Steve: Is that supposed to excuse your actions?

Orpheus: No. No. I’m not making any excuses. And for what it’s worth, I’m sorry for your loss. Truly. But I’ve gotta get on with my life, and I’m here to find out if I should expect retaliation from either of you.

Justin: When I lost adrienne, I really didn’t think I had anything left except to kill you. But when steve convinced me that I shouldn’t blow you away, I realized that even though you had taken adrienne away from me, I still had a lot to live for. I have four incredible sons, a beautiful granddaughter, and I was lucky enough to find love again.

Orpheus: I heard you’d remarried.

Justin: Mm-hmm. And if I had killed you, I would have been tossing all of that away. I promise you, your miserable life isn’t worth one second of my time with the people that I love.

Orpheus: So we’re good.

Justin: No. No. We are far from good. I eagerly anticipate the day you start to rot in hell. But I am not going after you because you’re already dead to me. It’s good to see you again, steve.

[Tense music]

Sonny: Whoa, whoa, alex. What the hell are you doing?

Bonnie: Okay, I–I’m sorry. I didn’t–I really didn’t wanna leave your mother in that hotel room.

Alex: But you did. And she died.

Bonnie: No, I– I just was already in so deep. And you know what? It was her idea, you know. She came up with the idea for me to pose as adrienne.

Alex: No, I knew you were just caught as an innocent in the mix of all of this, right?

Bonnie: Well, no. It just– I never thought I’d just–

Alex: You would leave a trail of bodies behind?

Sonny: Alex, just put the tie down.

Bonnie: I am really sorry. I am sorry. I know I’ve made about a million and a half mistakes, but the truth is, I just was desperate to stay out of prison.

Sonny: It’s true. I’m telling you, it’s true. And we have all forgiven her. Dad did too.

Bonnie: Please. I’m really sorry about your mother.

Sonny: Alex.

Alex: [Laughs] Relax. The look on your two faces. Are you kidding me? Did you really think I was gonna do something with this? The hell do I look like? A necktie killer?

Sonny: What?

Bonnie: Wait, what?

Sonny: Are you– it was a joke?

Alex: Call it a test.

Bonnie: Oh, my god. Thank god. I thought you were going to–

Alex: I know what you thought. I just wanted to see how you’d react. Look, bonnie, I’m not happy about what happened to my mother. But I do know she wasn’t a saint. So I’d be willing to bet that whatever trouble found her, she put herself in that position.

Bonnie: [Sighs] Then you really don’t hate me?

Alex: Dad says you make him happy, so even if you’re the worst person in the world, how can I be mad at you?

Bonnie: Oh, thanks. I think.

Sonny: And, I mean, what you did to sonny’s mom was way worse, and this guy was able to forgive you, so why the hell shouldn’t I?

Bonnie: [Chuckles] Right?

Alex: What are you waiting for? Bring it in.

[Bassy jazz music]

[Alex exhales]

[Bonnie chuckles]

[Tense music]

Rafe: He’s dead. Call it in, hunter.

Jada: Okay.

[Phone beeps] This is hunter. We got two shootings in the park. Perp is deceased. One victim, critical condition. Send an ambulance.

Rafe: His pulse is weak, but it’s there.

Ava: He’s lost so much blood, but I can’t get it to stop. I’m putting pressure, but it won’t go.

Rafe: Detective hunter’s calling in the emts, so they’ll be here shortly.

Ava: How could this happen? How could this happen? I can’t believe this happened to jake.

Rafe: It’s okay. He’s gonna be okay.

[Tense music]

Alex: [Exhales]

Bonnie: [Laughs] Whoa. Whoa! Oh, my–ooh. I’m spinning.

[Laughs] I mean, we went from potential murder to shirtless hug in a matter of seconds.

Alex: I said what I needed to say. I got it out of my system. I don’t believe in holding on to bad feelings. It creates negative energy.

Bonnie: Yeah, well, that hug had plenty of positive energy.

Sonny: Yeah, at least he toweled off before he hugged you.

Alex: Well, I was indulging in a nice swim, working on my breaststroke when I greeted my brother here.

Bonnie: Can’t blame him for wanting to take advantage of the pool, sonny. I mean, he obviously likes to keep in shape.

Alex: Oh, thank you for noticing.

Bonnie: I mean, really. Look at those abs.

Alex: Ah.

Bonnie: You could grate cheese off those.

Alex: Ah, well–

Bonnie: There’s more than six. One, two–

Sonny: Okay, bonnie.

Bonnie: Oh, what? I’m an admirer of the human form. So sue me.

Alex: I think she’s a very flattering woman.

Bonnie: And those are very flattering trunks.

Alex: Thank you. Thank you.

Bonnie: I’m sorry. May I just–ooh.

[Laughs]

Alex: Easy! Easy, killer. I’m ticklish.

Bonnie: It’s like, wow.

Alex: What are you doing?

Justin: So…

Bonnie: [Laughs]

Justin: I see you’ve met my son.

Bonnie: Yes, justin. I was just–

Alex: There he is. Papa’s home. Now it’s a party.

Bonnie: [Laughs]

Justin: Alex.

[Chuckles]

Kayla: All right. Well, the nurse should be in any minute with your crutches, and then you’ll be on your way.

Nicole: Sounds good.

Eric: Thanks, kayla.

Nicole: Yeah. Thank you.

Kayla: But listen, nicole, you might think about making an appointment with marlena. Talk this out. I mean, everything seems okay right now, but then, you know, ptsd could hit when you least expect it. Okay?

[Phone beeps] Oh, sorry. Uh…

Eric: Is everything okay?

Kayla: Yeah. I gotta get going. I’m sorry, I have a incoming gunshot victim.

Nicole: Oh, gosh. Yeah, go. Go.

Eric: I’m gonna get her home, but thank you.

Kayla: Okay.

Eric: Good luck. Hey. All right, um…

Nicole: Uh… you know what? If you hadn’t shown up when you did… that might have been me.

Ava: Jake, you hang in there. Hang in there. Help is here.

Kayla: Is this our gunshot victim?

Rafe: Yeah.

Kayla: Jake.

Rafe: It was a robbery gone bad.

Kayla: Another robbery?

Jada: He’s lost a lot of blood.

Kayla: Ava, you all right?

Ava: I’m fine. I’m fine. Please just help him.

Kayla: Okay. We’ll do everything we can. All right. Don’t see an exit wound anywhere. We need to get him to surgery.

Ava: Okay, kayla, he has to make it. Please, please tell me–

Kayla: Okay, I’ll come talk to you as soon as I know anything, all right?

Ava: Okay, jake? Jake?

Jada: Why don’t we go sit in the waiting room?

Ava: Okay. I will be here. You come back to me, okay, jake?

Jada: Let them do what they need to do.

Ava: Oh, my god. Oh, my god.

Rafe: Ava, listen. I know we’ve been through a lot, but I’m here for you if you need me. Announcer: Type 2 diabetes?

Alex: Did I tell you guys? Hendo’s got a gift.

Justin: Hendo?

Sonny: Ah, yes. Hendo. Apparently, that’s what we’re calling henderson now.

Justin: Ah.

Bonnie: But isn’t it just half iced tea and half lemonade?

Alex: Oh, there’s a lot more to it than that, bonnie. This is an art.

Justin: Well, it is refreshing. So alex, what prompted this visit to salem?Pted this visit I mean, not that I mind.

Sonny: Well, apparently it’s not just a visit. Apparently, alex was thinking about staying for a little while.

Justin: No kidding.

Bonnie: Great. Happy to have you. Here. Happy to have you here.

Justin: So what about the business in phoenix?

Alex: Dad, I needed a little break, to be honest with you. And I thought it would be nice to just see some family, hang out by the pool… see uncle vic, aunt maggie.

Justin: Well, they’re gonna be thrilled to see you. So are we talking about a few weeks?

Alex: Well, that’s what i thought originally, but then after seeing how relaxing this place is, I might just take the summer off.

Sonny: [Chuckles] Really?

Alex: What? It beats hanging out in a blistering arizona desert. And I get to spend a couple more months with my baby bro. So we are gonna go work out. You are gonna show me around town, take me to some of those little bars you like so much.

Sonny: Right. Yeah. That sounds awesome.

Alex: Good.

Sonny: But, um… you know, titan actually has me pretty busy right now, so–

Alex: Ah, yeah. Maybe I’ll come work with you.

Sonny: Uh…

Steve: So…

Orpheus: So…

Steve: Well, let’s hear it.

Orpheus: Am I supposed to know what that means?

Steve: You can save the innocent act for someone who doesn’t know you. And we both know you got that pardon for a reason.

Orpheus: I don’t know what you’re implying, steve. I did my best to be a model prisoner, and now that I’m out, I’m just trying to keep my nose clean.

Steve: Sure you are.

Orpheus: Which reminds me, I need to find myself some gainful employment. You happen to know if they’re still hiring here?

Steve: You wanna work at the brady pub?

Orpheus: Well, my old pal clyde works here. Word is, roman’s in the second chance business.

Steve: You think you’re only on a second chance?

Orpheus: Hmm. Sometimes it takes a few for it to stick. Look, I… I know I’ve caused my share of pain, especially to your family. But all that’s behind me now. Instead of infamous villain orpheus, I could just be… milo harp, short order cook.

[Chuckles]

Steve: Huh. Well, if you really want that kind of work, there are a lot of restaurants outside of salem that you could choose from. I mean, why stay here where everyone despises you?

Orpheus: Oh, maybe I like it here.

Steve: Mm. Well, you’ll never be able to live down your past. So if you’re really serious about cleaning up your act, why don’t you go someplace else? Get a fresh start.

Orpheus: Well, maybe you’re right. Maybe that makes more sense. I’ve always wanted to live out west.

Steve: How far west?

Orpheus: Well… they say seattle’s beautiful this time of year. Hey, while I’m there, maybe i could look in on your kids. What are their names again? Stephanie, uh, joey, and… tripp?

Eric: Easy does it. And remember, small steps.

Nicole: Okay. I know what I’m doing.

Eric: All right. I’m just making sure you don’t stumble.

Nicole: Okay. Rafe.

Rafe: Hey.

Nicole: Hey.

Rafe: Hey. How are we doing?

Nicole: Uh, actually it’s just a sprain, but I’ll be fine.

Rafe: Oh, well, that’s good.

Nicole: Yeah.

Rafe: How– how are you feeling?

Nicole: Well, you know what? Kayla wrapped it up nice and tight, so it’s good. And I’m working on my crutch skills.

[Chuckles] Um, listen, any– any luck on finding the guy who attacked me?

Rafe: Yeah. Yeah, we found him.

Eric: Oh, that’s great. Is he in custody?

Rafe: No. No, he’s dead.

Nicole: What?

Rafe: Yeah. We came upon him. I mean, detective hunter and i came upon him, and he was in the midst of committing another robbery.

Eric: Who else was he trying to rob?

Rafe: Ava.

Nicole: Oh, is she all right?

Rafe: Yeah. Yeah, he was– he was going to shoot her, but detective hunter shot him first.

Eric: Oh, I hate to hear the loss of human life. We should be grateful that nobody else is gonna get hurt.

Rafe: Yeah, unfortunately, that’s not the case, ’cause, um… as it happens, jake was with ava and… before we got to the scene, the gunman shot him.

Nicole: Jake?

Rafe: Mm-hmm.

Eric: Kayla’s patient, the gunshot victim.

Rafe: Yeah. He’s being rushed into surgery as we speak.

Nicole: Is he…

Rafe: We don’t know.

Nicole: Oh, my god.

Rafe: Yeah. I’m just glad you’re okay.

Nicole: Yeah.

Eric: Well, looks like you can handle things from here.

Rafe: Yeah, listen. Before you go, I just wanna say… I’m sorry for how I acted, you know, at the park.

Eric: It’s okay. You already apologized.

Rafe: Yeah. Thanks again for bringing nicole to the hospital.

Nicole: Yeah, thank you, eric.

Eric: You’re welcome. Just remember, take it easy. Rest well.

Nicole: Oh.

Jada: Is there anything I can get you?

Ava: No. Thanks.

Jada: You sure?

Ava: Look, I’m fine, all right? I’m not the one who just took a bullet.

Jada: Ava, I know we just met, but my father used to work at this hospital, and from what I hear, they are the best. Jake is in good hands.

Ava: Yeah.

Jada: You wanna talk about it?

Ava: Look, I don’t know what you’ve heard about me, but this isn’t the first time I’ve seen somebody shot in front of me. All right? The life I grew up in, it’s pretty much a regular occurrence. But seeing someone that you care about… bleeding out in front of you on the ground, that is something that you never get used to.

Jada: Sounds like you love him very much.

Ava: Yeah, for the first time in my life, I finally thought that I could… hold on to the person I love. But, um… I will not be weak.

[Somber music]

Jada: You’re not weak. You’re just scared. Listen, why don’t I get you a bottle of water, maybe a granola bar?

Ava: I’m not hungry.

Jada: Jake might be in surgery for a while, and you need to keep your strength up.

Ava: Okay. All right, thank you.

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[Tense music]

Steve: Are you threatening my children?

Orpheus: I didn’t threaten anyone.

Steve: You better not even think about going anywhere near my children.

Orpheus: Steve… you’re the one who suggested I leave town.

Steve: What is this? What kind of game are you playing?

Orpheus: No game. But if my moving is gonna create trouble… you win. I’ll stay in salem. Guess I’ll be seeing you.

[Tense music]

Sonny: You wanna work with me at titan?

Alex: Unless you don’t want me to.

Sonny: No. No, actually, I don’t have a problem with it, but, I mean, didn’t you just say you wanted to take the summer off?

Alex: I did say that.

Sonny: So then why don’t you just stay in phoenix, you know? Tough it out in the twins.

Alex: Yeah, I don’t wanna tough it out with the twins. I told you I’m sick and tired of knocking heads with joe and vic.

Justin: Knocking heads? I didn’t know the three of you were having issues.

Alex: Dad, we just have different ways of thinking, especially when it comes to business.

Sonny: And what about you and me?

Alex: What about you and me? You and me have always been good. You’ve always gotten me. Am I wrong? You get me.

Sonny: Actually, I think I do.

Alex: Well, then there you go. Sonny, think about it. Kiriakis brothers working together again.

[Makes blast noise] How awesome is that gonna be? Think about it.

Sonny: Sounds pretty good. Okay. Okay.

Jada: [Sighs]

Eric: Jada. You okay?

Jada: Eric. I, uh…

Eric: Hey. What’s wrong?

Jada: I killed a man in the line of duty today.

Eric: I heard. It must be very upsetting.

Jada: That’s, uh– it shouldn’t have been, though. It shouldn’t be. He was about to shoot that woman. I-I know I did the right thing. I did the only thing. I–it’s my job. But still…

Eric: Life and death. That’s–it’s a heavy situation.

Jada: And it’s never gonna get easier. And to be honest… I don’t think it ever will be.

Eric: Well, from where I stand, you should be proud of yourself. You saved somebody’s life today.

[Soft somber music]

Nicole: How badly was jake hurt? Is he– is he gonna make it?

Rafe: Um… I don’t know.

Nicole: How’s ava holding up?

Rafe: Not good.

Nicole: I had no idea they were so close.

Rafe: Yeah. I didn’t either. But now, seeing how broken up she was, I… can tell it’s really serious between them.

[Somber music]

Ava: Kayla. Kayla, how’s jake? Is–is his surgery over?

Kayla: There was no surgery, ava.

Ava: W-what are you talking about? That’s where you said you were taking him.

Kayla: Jake coded on the way to the operating room.

Ava: He coded?

Kayla: His heart stopped.

Ava: Oh, god.

Kayla: We took him to the er. We tried to do everything we could. The trauma team, they really tried, but they could not get his heart beating again.

Ava: No. No, no, no. No.

Kayla: Ava, I’m sorry, but jake didn’t make it.

[Somber music]

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Chloe: Did you just refer to yourself as our new boss?

Kristen: Mm-hmm. That’s right, kids. You both are working for me. And I like my coffee with cream, no sugar.

Brady: Okay. Okay. You’ve had your fun. All right, you need to get outta here because we actually have some work to do.

Kristen: Well, so do I. And as I said, I’m in charge here now. And if you don’t believe me, give gabi a call.

Sonny: We have to talk.

Gabi: Now is not a good time, sonny.

Sonny: This is an emergency.

Gabi: Is ari okay?

Sonny: Oh, she’s fine. She’s fine. She’s at camp. This is about business.

Gabi: Okay. I’m listening.

Sonny: Okay. Well, I had my eye on a very small but very promising company out in london. And the deal was all but closed until someone swooped in and scooped it out from underneath me.

Gabi: And?

Sonny: Oh, and… I think that person was you.

Jake: Ava, I don’t like that you feel that I’m not serious about this relationship. And I really don’t want you feeling like an also-ran, because you’re not. And I already told you gabi… is not the love of my life. And gwen certainly wasn’t either, but… maybe you could be. Maybe you are.

Ava: You’re saying you wanna marry me?

Jake: I’m saying that… I want you to believe as much as I do that I’m serious about this relationship and we have a future.

Ava: Okay. But rings. Come on. Don’t you think that’s a little soon?

Jake: Not for me. It’s you, ava. You’re my first choice and my only choice. I don’t wanna be with anybody else, so yeah, from here on out, I only wanna be with you.

Eric: Just take it easy. Okay? Nicole, everything will be fine.

Greg: You two know each other? What, is she your wife or something?

Eric: No, she’s my friend. Listen, neither one of us want any trouble, just… just let her go.

Greg: Well, then tell your friend to give me her purse, or I’ll shoot her–now!

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Ava: Jake, you do not need to buy me a diamond ring just ’cause I was feeling insecure.

Jake: I know I don’t have to. I want to.

Ava: Oh, so you wanna get married?

Jake: Eventually.

Ava: Well, eventually.

Jake: Look, I don’t want there to be any pressure. All right? It could be a year from now, two years from now. Whatever you’re comfortable with.

Ava: But it would be an engagement ring?

Jake: Yeah. A way for us to signal to the world that we plan on being husband and wife. More importantly, us saying to each other that we are committed to this relationship. In it for the long haul.

Ava: You sure this is what you want?

Jake: You are what I want…now and forever. So yeah, let’s make it official.

Sonny: Okay. Listen to me. Did you…or did you not buy this company?

Gabi: Buy it? I have never even heard of it.

Sonny: Come on, gabi. You’re trying to make a good impression as ceo. And what better way than to snatch a promising acquisition outta your biggest rival’s hands?

Gabi: All right, you gotta go–you’re wasting my time. I’m busy.

Sonny: Oh, I will…as soon as you admit it–you got up early this morning, which would’ve been afternoon in london, and you closed the deal.

Gabi: All right. You wanna know who I was dealing with this morning? Kristen dimera.

Sonny: Kristen dimera?

Gabi: Yeah! That psycho is out of prison because apparently the governor granted her a pardon.

Sonny: I mean, yeah. It’s a bit shocking.

Gabi: What’s even more shocking is I walked in here and I found her sitting in this chair.

Sonny: Is she after your job?

Gabi: That’s what I thought. But actually, she wanted something else. Back in at basic black. And li and I agreed that it was not worth fighting with her about it. So we just…well, she’s chloe and brady’s problem right now.

Kristen: Well, I just left gabi’s office, and she approved of my new position.

Brady: Why would she ever do that?

Kristen: Oh, it’s simple, brady. She owed me. I’m sure you heard about the last dimera shareholding meeting. Yeah, ej and chad, they were trying to boot gabi out, and they failed, thanks to me. And now she is just showing her gratitude.

Chloe: In other words, you didn’t give her a choice.

Brady: Kristen, I don’t know what gabi promised you, but nicole and I run basic black. We have multiyear deals. It would cost dimera a fortune to buy us out. The board would never approve it. Nice try though.

Kristen: [Laughing] You think I’m trying to replace you and nicole? Oh, don’t worry. You and blondie are still “co-ceos.”

Brady: You just said–

Kristen: I’m your boss. Yes, that’s true. You are looking at dimera’s new executive in charge of basic black.

Brady: Ooh. What in the hell does that mean?

Kristen: I’m gonna tell you what it means. It means that you, nicole, and chloe here are all gonna have to report to me.

Eric: Just lower the gun and walk away. There’s no harm, no foul.

Greg: You’re lying to me again, just like you did at the pub.

Nicole: What are you talking about?

Greg: Your friend here caught me stealing tips, and he acted all nice like he wanted to help me.

Eric: ‘Cause I do.

Greg: Then why’d you follow me? Huh?

Eric: I didn’T. I just went home for a run.

Greg: Bull! I made a break for it, and you tailed me. As soon as I let her go, you’re calling the cops. Forget that. I’ve been to prison before. I’m not going back.

Eric: I don’t want you to go back to prison. Really… I’m just trying to help you.

Nicole: I know him. He’s telling the truth.

Greg: Your purse now, or I blow her away!

Eric: I get you, man. I understand. You need the money. Which means you don’t have a job. No one’s gonna hire you when you have a record. How else are you supposed to put food on the table and keep a roof over your head? Listen to me. There’s a solution. There’s a way out. And no one has to get hurt. I didn’t call the cops. I won’T. I swear it. Right now, I just want you to put that gun away and let her go.

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Eric: No cops. I swear. How about you just hand me the gun?

Nicole: Oh, thank god.

Eric: Hand it over just nice and slowly. Nicole!

Nicole: Oh!

[Whimpering]

Ava: I don’t know. I don’t know, jake. You know, we haven’t even said, “I love you,” and you wanna get engaged.

Jake: I love you.

Ava: What?

Jake: Seriously, that– I was trying to tell you back at the apartment. I didn’t wanna scare you off.

Ava: So you love me?

Jake: Yeah. Don’t you see? It’s what I was trying to say to you when I was telling you how lucky I am to know you, the real you. I was trying to explain to you all the reasons I love you.

Ava: I love you too.

Jake: Really?

Ava: Really.

Jake: You okay?

Ava: Yeah. I just–I don’t know. This is new to me, you know? I don’t really know what to say or, uh…what to do.

Jake: You don’t have to say or do anything. If you’re on board with this, all you have to do is nod that pretty little head. I’ll go to the jewelry store and surprise you with a diamond. All right, then. Sit tight. Be right back.

Sarah: What if I did it? What if killed abigail?

Maggie: She was your cousin. You loved her. There is no way you would’ve ever hurt her.

Sarah: Not in my right mind, but we both know I’m not.

Maggie: Your medication is working. Your hallucinations are under control. Now, I promise you, sarah, everything is gonna work out.

Sarah: You don’t know that. I…I don’t know that. And I’m so–I’m so scared, mom.

Maggie: You’re not to blame. Now, none of this is your fault.

Sarah: Oh, that much I know. This is all on kristen… and gwen.

Xander: What are you doing here, gwen?

Gwen: I need to talk to you.

Xander: I have nothing to say.

Gwen: It won’t take long. I promise it’s really important.

Xander: [Heavy sigh] Just turn around while I throw on some clothes, yeah?

Gwen: Well, it’s nothing I haven’t seen before.

Xander: Do you wanna talk to me or not?

Brady: We’re not impressed with your little title, kristen.

Chloe: Yeah. Obviously, gabi gave it to you to get you off her back.

Brady: Nicole and I still run what’s important around here.

Kristen: Yeah. Subject to my approval of course.

Brady: All right, I’m done with this. You know, we’re gonna go get some coffee. Okay? If that’s all right.

Chloe: I would love that.

Kristen: Uh…excuse me. We’re not done yet. See, I have a very important announcement.

Brady: What is it? What’s your announcement?

Kristen: I have made my first executive decision.

Chloe: Oh, exciting. I can’t wait to hear it.

Kristen: And guess what, chloe? I can’t wait to say it. You’re fired.

[Laughing]

It’s started. Somewhere between a cuddle

Chloe: What? No. No way. She can’t fire me. Can she?

Brady: No, no, she can’T. Those contracts I mentioned– it gives nicole and me final say on all personnel decisions.

Kristen: Oh, I know.

Chloe: Then why would you say that?

Kristen: Would you relax? I was just having a little fun. Engaging in creative visualization. See, I use mental images to create the future I want where you are nothing but a bad memory.

Chloe: Wow. Did you miss the part where you have no power to force me out?

Kristen: Well, I can make your life so miserable that you’ll wanna quit.

Sarah: That’s another thing that’s stressing me out–gwen.

[Sniffles] Xander and I ran into her last night.

Maggie: I can’t believe she was pardoned.

Sarah: Neither can I. She’s caused so much pain and suffering, all because she just wanted to hold on to xander. What if–what if she goes after him again?

Maggie: Well, she’d be a fool because she knows he loves you.

Sarah: [Sniffles] I should have just married him when I had the chance. He wanted to finish the wedding. You wanted to finish the wedding. I was the one that wanted go down to the police station to answer all their questions.

Maggie: Yeah, but you wanted to do whatever you could to help.

Sarah: But I didn’T. Everyone wants to know if I killed my cousin, and I can’t tell them.

Maggie: You didn’T. And I’m sure of it.

Sarah: Yes. But lucas saw me at the crime scene the night of the murder, mom.

Maggie: Lucas was drunk.

Sarah: Yeah. But it’s a really specific memory. He said that he saw me running down the stairs, upset. And as I ran out the door, I-I dropped something. Possibly be the murder weapon.

Maggie: That’s impossible.

Sarah: But it’s not.

[Maggie exhales] It’s not, mom. During… one of my hallucinations… I threatened chanel dupree with a knife. What if I did the same to abigail? What if I stabbed her, thinking that she was kristen?

Maggie: May I ask you something? Have you been fully cooperating with the police?

Sarah: Yes.

Maggie: And has anyone accused you of a crime?

Sarah: No.

Maggie: Mm. Well, then you need to live your life. You need to have your wedding just as you planned.

Sarah: Now?

Maggie: I’m available.

Sarah: Mom, I–[Mutters] But–

Maggie: No, no, no, no, no. No buts. You, my darling, you need to be happy. And there’s no reason that you can’t be. So you go out there, and you find that xander… and we will have a do-over. You will be married within the hour. So how is that for a way to relieve your stress?

Sarah: It’s perfect, mom. Thank you.

Maggie: Oh, my sweet.

Sarah: [Sniffling] Love you.

Maggie: I love you too.

[Sarah chuckles]

[Soft, emotional music]

Maggie: [Sighs] Ohh…

Xander: All right. You can turn around now. So what’s so important?

Gwen: Did you read the story this morning in the “intruder”?

Xander: Oh, about you and all the other criminals being released from prison? Yeah. I saw it. Made me sick.

Gwen: No. I meant about sarah being brought in for questioning about my sister’s murder.

Xander: She wasn’t brought in–she went there voluntarily. She wants to help the police figure out who killed her cousin.

Gwen: The story implied she’s a suspect.

Xander: It’s the “intruder.” I’m surprised they didn’t imply that she’s an alien from outer space. Just ignore what you read, gwen. Sarah’s innocent.

Gwen: Are you sure? She’s been suffering from hallucinations.

Xander: How’d you know about that?

Gwen: Because she told me when she came to visit me in the prison. Is it true that she sees kristen everywhere wanting to kill her?

Xander: You have some nerve bringing that up when it’s all your bloody fault.

Gwen: You’re right. And if I’m the reason that… sarah snapped, causing her to kill abigail, I just would feel… so terrible. I mean, I’m free, and… my sister’s dead, and… I just wish I could have been there. You know, maybe I could have helped or done something. And I would–I would have helped her. I would’ve tried to save her. I would’ve done everything in my power to save her.

Nicole: Ow.

Eric: Are you okay?

Nicole: Yeah. Eric, I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry he got away, and it’s all my fault.

Eric: No, it’s not your fault.

Nicole: Look, you could have gone after him, and then you didn’T. You stayed here to help me.

Eric: I wasn’t gonna leave you here. I wasn’t gonna leave you alone.

Nicole: Thank you. I mean, he just– he just came out of the bushes, and I was…I was so scared. And I don’t know what would’ve happened if you wouldn’t have come when you did.

Eric: Hey. It’s okay. It’s okay. I’m here. I’m here, and I’m not going anywhere. Migraine hits hard, so u hit back with ubrelvy

Rafe: Get your damn hands off my wife.

Nicole: Oh–

[Whimpering]

Chloe: I don’t know what you think you’re gonna accomplish by trying to force me out.

Brady: You would just be hurting the company, kristen. She’s a very valuable asset here.

Kristen: You’ve always been blind to her shortcomings. You thought she could sing too.

Brady: We need chloe here.

Kristen: No, we don’T. She’s just in the way.

Chloe: Yeah, right. In the way of you trying to get brady back. It’s so obvious that’s what this is all about– your sick obsession with him.

Kristen: I’m sick? You’re the one who moved in on my family. Do you actually think you can replace me, chloe?

Chloe: Do you actually think that getting me to quit is gonna give you another shot with brady? This is ridiculous. You can pull any desperate, juvenile stunt that you want. It’s not gonna change a thing. He and I will be together. And there’s not a damn thing you can do about it.

Sonny: It must be hard… you know, knowing the two of them are together.

Gabi: Jake and ava? I admit at first I was angry, disgusted at the thought of that skank being in his bed. But the more I thought about it, more I realized that jake and I were never really right for each other.

Sonny: Well, then why’d you invite him back to dimera?

Gabi: Just because we didn’t work as a couple–I mean, in business we make a great team. And besides, he isn’t the only one that’s moved on. I am with shin now.

Sonny: Oh–ugh!

[Coughs] Eww! Mr. Shin?

Gabi: Seriously? Are you–no. He’s like 100 years old. His son, li.

Sonny: Oh, duh. Li.

Gabi: Yes.

Sonny: Right. Wow. Yeah. No, he’s hot. How long has that been going on?

Gabi: A little over a month.

Sonny: Okay.

Gabi: What?

Sonny: No, I’m just saying, you know, do you really think that’s a good idea? Getting involved with someone you’re in business with?

Gabi: I can’t help that I am attracted to driven, ambitious men. And shin, he’s not my superior. He’s my equal. Okay? So there is no ulterior motives at play. There isn’t an imbalance of power. We’re just colleagues who enjoy each other’s company outside of the office.

Sonny: Is it serious?

Gabi: Well, I mean, I like him, we’re having a fun time. But is he the love of my life? No. No. There was only one of those.

Sonny: Stefan?

Gabi: Yeah. Stefan. There will never be another love like that for me again.

Jake: Well, I picked you a winner.

Ava: Yeah?

Jake: Yeah. I picked out the most beautiful ring they had, and hopefully you agree. What do you think?

Ava: Sorry, jake. I cannot accept that.

Xander: Here.

Gwen: It’s my fault. Oh, god. It’s all my fault.

Xander: Just–gwen, pull it together.

Gwen: Those poor children. I mean, my own niece and nephew.

[Sniffling] Their lives are never gonna be the same, and… I did this to them. My god, I’M…I’m a monster. I’m a monster.

Xander: [Sighs] Come here. Hi, sweetheart.

Sarah: No, don’t sweetheart me. Why is she here? Why aren’t you wearing a shirt?

Xander: I was fresh out the shower, I heard a knock at the door–I had no idea it was gwen.

Sarah: Okay. And when you saw it was gwen, why didn’t you tell her to go to hell and slam the door in her face?

Xander: Because she told me she had something very important to tell me, right?

Gwen: I read about your troubles in the paper, and I just– I just wanted to come here and say sorry to you and xander.

Sarah: Oh, my troubles? You mean the sheer hell that you have put me through, the horror show that will not end?

Gwen: I am so sorry. When I switched those vials, I…had no idea that that drug would push you to such extremes. I mean, I certainly didn’t dream that you’d kill abigail.

Xander: She didn’T.

Gwen: I didn’t–I’m sor– oh, god, I’m sorry, I, um… that just came out wrong. I’m just really upset.

[Sniffles] Look, I meant I’m sorry for what I did… and I know that I have no right to ask you this, but… could you ever forgive me?

[Suspenseful music]

Did you hear what I said, bitch? If I can’t have xander, no one can.

Sarah: No.

Gwen: I’d rather him dead than with anyone else.

Sarah: I won’t let you hurt him. I will kill you first. After trying lots of things to manage her

Xander: What are you doing?!

Sarah: I had to stop her. She was gonna kill you.

Gwen: What?

Sarah: She has a gun, xander. You have to call the police.

Xander: It’s all right, sarah. Calm down. Everyone’s safe.

Sarah: No, you need to make them take her back to prison. She pointed a gun at you. She was gonna shoot.

Xander: Darling, you’re mistaken–there was no gun.

Sarah: No, she pulled it out of her purse, and she obviously put it back in there–show him! Show him what you reached for.

Gwen: D-do you mean this?

Jake: So what? You changed your mind? You don’t want to get engaged anymore?

Ava: No, I do. Just not with that ring.

Jake: Why? You don’t like it?

Ava: It’s beautiful. But I happen to know that’s the engagement ring that xander gave to gwen.

Jake: You’re kidding.

Ava: Nope. I recognize it. And now that gwen is out free, she could recognize it on me.

Jake: So what?

Ava: So what? I sent her to prison. Remember?

Jake: Yeah, and you apologized for it.

Ava: Yeah. She’s gonna be ticked off all over again. Besides, it could be a bad omen.

Jake: You believe in that crap?

Ava: Yeah. What, you don’t?

[Jake huffs] Look, I associate that ring with a wedding that ended up in disaster. I don’t wanna think about that every time I look at my hand.

Jake: All right. All right. Well, I don’t want that either. So…let’s go back to the jewelry store together. All right? And pick you out something that makes you happy. Huh?

Ava: All right.

[Overlapping low chatter]

Nicole: Rafe, stop. Eric was just helping me. I was almost robbed.

Rafe: What?

Nicole: Some maniac pulled a gun on me and pushed me to the ground, and if eric hadn’t come along when he did, I might have been shot.

Rafe: Oh, my god. Are you all right?

Nicole: I’M…I’m just a little shaken up.

Rafe: When did this happen?

Eric: A few minutes ago. He ran off that way.

Nicole: You gotta catch that son of a bitch.

Rafe: I’m gonna call it in right now.

[Beep]

Kristen: If you’re wondering what I’m doing–

Both: We’re not.

Kristen: I’m writing chloe up for inappropriate behavior.

[Brady sighs]

Brady: Kristen, you want to write someone up, why don’t you write me up?

Kristen: ‘Cause she forcibly kissed you.

Brady: Hmm.

Kristen: That makes you a victim. And sadly, we have seen this inappropriate behavior before. Some poor pathetic employee thinks that they can get ahead by sleeping with the boss.

Brady: You know what? That’s enough, kristen.

Kristen: It’s gonna be so easy to build a case against her! Hmm? See, I witnessed the whole thing. And as you well know, basic black has zero tolerance for sexual harassment. Which means you’ll have no choice but to fire her. I’m gonna go down and have someone type this up.

Brady: Ignore her.

Chloe: Even if I do, you know that she’s not gonna quit. It’s only gonna get worse. Ugh! Maybe I should just resign.

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Xander: See, sweetheart. It’s only a handkerchief.

Sarah: But I s– I saw a gun. Oh, my god.

Xander: Are you all right?

Gwen: I’m fine.

Xander: I should go check on her.

Gwen: Mm-hmm. Yeah, of course. I’ll go. Um… don’t worry. I won’t phone the police. I don’t want sarah getting into trouble.

Xander: Yeah, I appreciate that.

Gwen: But, you know, xander, I am quite worried. I know you don’t think that sarah killed abigail. But after what just happened, you have to admit it’S… at least possible. I mean, what… what if she does it again? What if she comes after you?

Xander: You should go.

Gwen: Yeah. Just promise… promise me that you’ll be careful.

Rafe: And remind all officers that he is armed, and they need to approach with extreme caution. Thanks.

[Beep] I’m sorry, man. I, uh, I was a real jerk.

Eric: Don’t worry about it.

Rafe: Sure you’re okay?

Nicole: Yeah. I’m just–I’m ready to go.

Rafe: All right. Okay.

Nicole: Oh–ah–

Rafe: All right. Sit down.

[Nicole groaning] Let me take a look. This one?

Nicole: Mm-hmm.

Rafe: That hurt? No? How about that?

Nicole: No, not really.

Rafe: No? Alrighty. Well, let’s try it one more time. Okay? Come on.

Nicole: Aah!

Rafe: Still hurt?

Nicole: Yeah.

Rafe: No? All right. All right, sit. Okay.

Brady: No, I’m not gonna let you quit, and I will not let her ruin it.

Chloe: I can get another job.

Brady: Of course. Chloe, of course you can. You can get another job like that, but… but [Sighs] It means a lot to me that you are here. You know, my father started this company. And you, nicole, and I have made it the success it is today. We’re building something here, something great. And we’ll not let her ruin it.

Chloe: Okay. So what’s the plan?

Brady: You stay here. I’m gonna try to fix the situation.

[Ava laughs]

Ava: Okay. You’re right. The ring you picked for me, it was the most beautiful one they had. Nothing else compared.

Jake: Yeah?

Ava: Yeah.

Jake: Ava, seriously, you don’t have to keep it just to make me happy. If you don’t like it, we can go someplace else–there are plenty of other jewelry stores.

Ava: No. No, that’s the one. I mean, really, what difference does it make that it used to belong to someone else? It’s mine now, and I love it.

Jake: You sure?

Ava: Yeah, absolutely. Look. It’s gorgeous, and it fit perfectly. We don’t even need to get it sized or anything.

Jake: No, they gave us a great deal. I mean, I can’t believe he wanted us to have it so badly he threw in in the wedding bands for free. It’s gotta be a good omen, right?

Ava: Listen, if gwen gives me any trouble, I’ll deal with her. Right now… I wanna enjoy being engaged.

Jake: Oh, yeah? Then how about I put this ring on your finger?

Ava: Oh, yes, please.

[Both chuckling]

Jake: All right then. Ava vitali, will you marry me…eventually?

[Both chuckling]

Ava: Yes, jake dimera. Eventually, I will.

Jake: Oh, my god. Ha.

Ava: We just did this.

Jake: We did.

Greg: That’s a nice rock. Hand it over.

[Tense music]

Moderate to severe eczema still disrupts my skin.

Nicole: Guys, I-I’m telling you, I’m fine.

Rafe: Nicole, you can’t walk. I need to take you to the hospital.

Eric: I agree.

Nicole: Fine. Fine.

Rafe: Okay, good. I’ll drive you over.

Nicole: No, rafe, you need to find the guy who did this to me before he attacks anyone else.

Eric: Hey, you know what? I can take her.

Ava: Okay. Okay. Relax. You can have it.

Jake: No. No, he can’T.

Ava: What are you doing?

Jake: You’re not giving him your ring. Look, pal, we just got engaged. Put the gun down. You don’t know who you’re messing with, do you?

[Gunshot]

Brady: Kristen? Kristen, really?

Gabi: I-I’m sorry. Did we have an appointment?

Brady: Gabi, listen. You can’t do this. You can’t dump her at basic black.

Gabi: I had no choice!

Brady: I know she threatened to vote you out, okay? But you’ve gotta stand up to her. Look, she’s a bully. She’s a tyrant. You can’t put up with this.

Gabi: And she’s your boss. Okay? She’s your boss. And whether you like her or not, you have to make it work. All right?

Kristen: Where’s brady?

Chloe: He stepped out.

Kristen: I sent my report to hr. And it’s only a matter of time before I get you out of this company, out of brady’s bed, and out of his life.

Chloe: Okay, go ahead, kristen. ‘Cause you know what? I can give as good as I get.

Kristen: So…declaring war, are we?

Chloe: Hell yeah. And I don’t plan on losing.

Xander: I was just coming to check on you.

Gwen: And I was just leaving.

Sarah: Um…[Sniffles] Gwen, I’m sorry.

Gwen: No, that’s all right. I…I understand. You’ve been through so much lately. Most of which is my fault. Take care.

Xander: You’re right. I shouldn’t have let her in. I’m so sorry. I feel terrible that she upset you so much.

Sarah: Why won’t it stop? I just want it to stop.

Xander: It’s gonna be okay. I promise you. Everything’s gonna be all right, sarah.

Sonny: Hey, uncle vic, we gotta talk.

Alex: I am not uncle vic.

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Kayla: [Scoffs] Was yesterday get out of jail free day?

[Scoffs] Have you seen this? Have you seen what our r neearn’s’sone? Did you see who he pardoned?

Steve: What, you don’t think sociopathic murderers deserve a second chance?

Kayla: Kristen dimera and orpheus have already had 327 chances.

Steve: [Sighs] Well, I really don’t think we should be joking about this, baby. Because you can bet the one thing kristen and orpheus share is an overwhelming thirst for revenge.

Nicole: [Inhales deeply] Good morning. I’m back. Where’s brady? Ugh. [Sputters] Okay, you know what? If I can haul my butt out of bed this morning and catch the first flight out of new york, uh, you’d think he could get here before 10:00.

Chloe: Nicole–

Nicole: ‘Cause it’s not like I don’t have good news or anything. Not only did I change schneider’s mind about pulling his business, I got him to double his order next quarter. We had a three-hour dinner at the soho house last night. It was great. You haven’t heard a word I said, have you?

Chloe: And obviously you haven’t heard the news.

Nicole: Well, I just told you. I’ve been on a plane since dawn, so what news?

Brady: Kristen called.

Chloe: What? What did she want? I’m sorry.

Brady: Same thing she always wants. She wants to see rachel.

Chloe: Mm. Well, I think we should make this a kristen-free evening. What do you say?

Brady: That’s a good idea.

Chloe: What do you want to watch?

Brady: Let’s just–

Chloe: Baseball or a movie?

Brady: I don’t care.

Chloe: Governor’s emergency press conference? Wonder what’s going on.

Mitchell: In addition, I am also issuing a full pardon to kristen dimera.

[Dramatic music]

Brady: Look. I want you to double the security at the inn, at my parents’ house, and the office. Then hire more guards, damn it. Just a–

Eric: Hey. Hey, whoa! Brady, it’s just me.

Brady: Sorry. Listen, just call me when everything’s in place, okay? All right. Sorry.

Eric: Yeah. You don’t really think kristen’s gonna come at you like that, do you?

Brady: Eric, I don’t know what she’s going to do, but I know that I’m not gonna get a hell of a lot of warning.

Jake: [Groaning and wincing]

Ava: Oh, oh. Oh, ooh, ooh.

Jake: Ugh, damn it. Oh!

Ava: Jake, another spasm? Hey, hey, hey–

Jake: [Groans] This happens every time I sleep on this air mattress. Every damn time.

Kristen: Oh, get over your tired self. Try sleeping on a cot in statesville.

Ava: She’s up.

Kristen: [Yawning] Oh, my god. [Inhales deeply] You woke me up in the middle of such a lovely dream.

[Sighs] And thanks to the enlightened governor, I’m gonna make those dreams come true.

[Sighing contentedly]

Jake: [Groaning sigh]

Kristen: Mmm.

Shin: Okay. You know I love you too.

[Soft tense music]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Gabi: I hope you didn’t end that call on my account.

Shin: Oh, I’m sorry. Did I wake you? Some coffee?

Gabi: Sure. And then you can tell me who you were exchanging I love yous with.

Nicole: Pardoned? From the governor?

Chloe: That’s right.

Nicole: How the hell did she pull that off?

Chloe: [Sighs] I have no idea. Maybe she put on her governor mask and decided to hold a press conference.

Nicole: Oh, brady. Have you talked to him? Is he all right?

Brady: Look, I don’t– I don’t want to overreact.

Eric: I’m not sure it’s possible to overreact when it comes to kristen.

Brady: [Chuckles dryly]

Eric: Hey, what about rachel?

Brady: [Sighs]

Brady: Rachel. That’s what worries me the most.

Chloe: A couple of hours before we found out about the pardon, kristen had called brady from statesville asking if he would bring rachel there to visit her, and he said “no.” And then–

Nicole: Oh. And then?

Chloe: Well, she just kept pushing him, and so he just finally told her that rachel’s still in california with theresa and tate.

Nicole: Oh. So now kristen knows where rachel is.

Brady: So I talked to theresa. And she’s going to talk to shane about security just in case kristen plans on going down there, but that might not be the first thing on her agenda.

Eric: Do you think you know what that might be?

Brady: [Sighs] Eric, the only thing that I am sure about is that I never know what the hell kristen’s thinking.

Nicole: So is brady beefing up security?

Chloe: Yeah, that’s what he’s doing right now. But, you know, we could have all the security in the world.

Nicole: And it’s kristen. Mm-hmm. And after everything she’s done, I mean, if she could still get a full pardon, who knows what else she could get away with?

Brady: [Groans and yawns] Excuse me. Yeah, I didn’t get much sleep last night.

Eric: I can imagine.

Brady: I was up all night just waiting for kristen to walk through that door. Course, that’s not her style though. She would love the idea of me just waiting up, knowing she’s loose, and not knowing where she is. It’s a very special kind of hell.

Kristen: Mmm! My god, ava. This coffee is absolutely out of this world. Mmm! Really, I might never leave. And ava, sweetheart, thank you. Thank you for the loaner. It’s milano, right? Ooh, incomparabile. [Laughs] You don’t know how it feels compared to the prison-issue polyester blend. Jake, fratello, a splash more cream, per piacere.

[Kristen laughs] This is such an indulgence! Oh!

Jake: [Groans] Damn it.

Kristen: Oh, you know what? I’m sorry about your back. You know, you don’t have to get the cream. Ava can get it for me.

Jake: You’re such a peach.

Kristen: Hmm. I’ve had many people tell me that. And although I feel very bad about commandeering your bed, on the other hand–

Jake: On the other hand–

[Groans] Gabi and i both owe you for your vote the last dimera board meeting.

Kristen: Oh, gee. I’d forgotten all about that.

Jake: Yeah?

Kristen: [Laughs] As if.

Jake: Oh, so what? We’re even now?

Kristen: [Laughing] God. No, jake. Not even close. Uh-uh. Ava, sweetheart, you know what? You didn’t have to sleep on the floor. No, I mean, you were right next to me when I drifted off last night.

Ava: Yeah. Well, don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re the biggest cover hog that I’ve ever slept with.

Kristen: Oh. Well, that’s funny. No one else I have been in bed with has ever complained about that. Or anything else for that matter.

Jake: Or maybe they were scared. Kidding.

Kristen: [Soft, fake chuckle] You know what? As fabulous as this bed and the coffee and the company is, lounging around is not part of the agenda. Mm! I am going to stir up the pot around here and there and everywhere.

[Smooches]

Jake: Wow.

Kayla: You know, if orpheus on the loose, maybe we shouldn’t even be out in public.

Steve: No worries, sweetness. I’ve got my ear to the ground. I’m not about to be surprised.

Jada: Steve?

Steve: Jada? Hey, look at you. Oh! Why didn’t you tell me you were coming so soon?

Jada: It all happened so fast.

Steve: Kayla, this is jada hunter, marcus’ little girl all grown up.

Kayla: I really loved your dad, and he was a great doctor too.

Steve: A great man. My friend since the orphanage days. I still miss him.

Kayla: I was really sad to hear that he had passed away.

Jada: Thank you.

Steve: So when’s the interview?

Jada: Yesterday. I got the job.

Kayla: Oh!

Steve: That’s great. You know, I told you I recommended jada to rafe.

Kayla: That’s great.

Steve: When do you start?

Jada: Uh, yesterday. I hit the ground running. I didn’t even have time to call and thank you.

Steve: Rafe’s got you working already?

Jada: Yeah. He actually assigned me to your niece’s case.

Kayla: Oh.

Jada: As a matter of fact, you were my next call. Moderate to severe eczema still disrupts my skin.

Kayla: You were coming to see me? Why?

Jada: Sarah horton was brought in yesterday to answer some questions.

Kayla: Sarah? Why?

Jada: I can’t go into too much detail. I had questioned her about where she was the night of abigail dimera’s murder.

Steve: What reason would you have to question sarah?

Jada: I really can’t get into it. But I’m more concerned about her medical condition, her hallucinations.

Kayla: You don’t think that sarah–

Jada: I don’t “think” anything. I’m just trying to understand the situation, and in order to do that, I’m going to need to access dr. Horton’s medical records.

Kayla: I can’t just hand them over. I mean, there is such a thing as medical privacy.

Jada: And exceptions for law enforcement is also a thing.

Steve: I have an idea. Why don’t we talk this out at the pub over breakfast? My treat.

Eric: Listen, I get that you’re upset and how worried you are, but kristen is rachel’s mom, so maybe all she wants is contact.

Brady: [Scoffing] Yeah. That’s what kristen said on the phone yesterday.

Eric: Wait, wait, wait. You–you spoke to her?

Brady: Before I knew about the pardon. She wanted me to bring rachel to statesville to come visit her. Thank god that rachel’s in california. Gave me the perfect excuse not to do it. I don’t want rachel to have to go through a prison visit.

Eric: Yeah, but then–

Brady: Well, now that kristen’s out, I can’t stop her from going to california. Hell, I can’t even tell my daughter that she can’t see her mom.

Eric: Right.

Brady: I just–I need to find a way to control how and when she sees her.

Eric: Well, I’d get justin started on that as soon as possible.

Brady: Yeah, yeah. Well, it really bu–it really bugs me the way this whole thing started though.

Eric: Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait. Started?

Brady: When she got caught, I thought it was just because she got careless, because she was so desperate to see rachel. But eric, she got caught almost as soon as she got into town. Which makes me think, “did she plan that?” Right? And then, right–and now I sound paranoid, right?

Eric: Again, you are talking about kristen.

Brady: I just have a very, very bad feeling about all this.

[Soft dramatic music]

Kristen: Oh! Whoo! Well. [Laughs] That night on the air mattress really took it out of you.

Jake: What was your first clue?

Kristen: Uh, you know what? I’m gonna make it up to you. You’re gonna stay home, you’re gonna rest up in your little hovel, and i will make your excuses to gabi when I see her in the office.

Jake: Ah, you’re gonna go collect on that favor, huh?

Kristen: Yeah. I’m a quid pro quo kinda gal.

Jake: Okay. Just a heads up, gabi and shin aren’t gonna be as willing to give up their bed as we were.

Kristen: Mm. Well, I’m aiming a bit higher than a sleepover.

Jake: What’s that mean?

Kristen: Oh, my god. Think about it, jake.

[Chuckles] You know what? You’re my brother. You’re family. Gabi, blessedly, she means nothing to me. That makes my vote for her a sizable favor, and I think a sizable thank-you is in order.

Jake: So what exactly do you want from her, huh? Huh?

Kristen: Mm! Grr. [Laughs] Calm down, hmm? Don’t go all caveman about your little girlfriend.

Ava: Ex-girlfriend.

Kristen: Of course. Whatever you say.

Ava: I say “ex-girlfriend.”

Kristen: Fine, whatever. Anyway, I’m sure gabi is gonna be thrilled to see me and be ready to do whatever it takes to get me back on my feet. And I’m sure she remembers all the support that she got when she was released from prison. Mmm. Mm-mm-mm. Hmm? Oh! I’m just giving her the chance to pay it forward. Ciao!

[Door slams]

Jake: Well, that was fun.

Ava: Yeah, no. No, that was not fun.

Jake: [Groans] Ooh, hmm. Well, I’ll go take a shower. Long, long hot shower. See if I can unknot this thing, huh?

Ava: Mm.

Jake: Hey, ava? You think I should call gabi, warn her?

Ava: Jake, if she reads the paper, she already knows that kristen’s coming.

Jake: Yeah. You’re right.

[Sighs] My god. What a morning.

Shin: Is that a hint of jealousy I hear in your voice? Maybe I should be flattered. But don’t worry. I was just talking to my mother.

Gabi: Your mother?

Shin: [Laughs] You sound surprised. I do have one, you know.

Gabi: Well, we’ve been dating for over a month now and this is the first time I hear of her.

Shin: Hmm. Well, that might be because my father has such a huge presence. He tends to dominate any conversation has to do with my parents. Should I call her back? Would that convince you?

Gabi: [Scoffs] Great. Then you’ll resent me for not trusting you. If you’re genuine, that is.

Shin: Sounds like a standoff.

Gabi: No, no. I was just–well, I realize that a month in, I might not know you as well as I thought.

Shin: Hmm. A little mystery is a good thing. Keeps it interesting.

Gabi: So you whispering sweet nothing into another woman’s ear while I sleep is interesting? Hmm. Meanwhile, I’m an open book.

Shin: Says the woman who has an unusually close working relationship with her most recent ex.

Gabi: Jake? Oh, please.

[Scoffs]

Shin: In the beginning, he was put off that we were together, but no longer. Maybe he knows something that I don’T.

Gabi: He doesn’t care. He’s with ava now.

Shin: Does that bother you?

Gabi: [Chuckles and sighs] Let me show you how little that bothers me.

[Light music]

My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Nicole: Just remember, whatever kristen tries to pull, brady loves you. He knows what that lunatic is all about.

Chloe: Yeah, I know, I know. You’re right. I do trust brady. It’s just that the two of them have this weird bond.

Nicole: Tell me about it. Ugh.

Chloe: It’s like she still has this hold over him, even when he knew that she was bad for him. I think that maybe, like, she’s still kind of under his skin.

[Sighs] But I guess you know what I’m talking about, right? Sometimes when you’ve both moved on, but you still have this pull to another person.

Nicole: Yeah, quite a pull. And it worked out great for us.

Chloe: Oh, you’re talking about rafe.

Nicole: Of course I’m talking about rafe. Who else would I be talking– oh, come on. Not you too.

[Sighs]

Eric: Been working really hard for those tips. It’s not really fair to just take it away like that, is it?

Greg: How do you know I wasn’t leaving a tip?

Eric: Because you were taking money out of it and not putting money in. Listen, we know what’s going on here, and it doesn’t have to be this bad.

Greg: Calling the cops?

Eric: Whoa, whoa. Hey, hey. Just hear me out. If you’re in a situation, if you need money, there’s people out there who can help. I can help. Let me just give you my card.

Greg: Shove your help, man!

Eric: Hey.

Steve: Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa. Dude! What did we miss?

Ava: Don’t be an idiot. Do not be an idiot.

Jake: What’d I miss? Why are you suddenly an idiot?

Ava: That was a private conversation.

Jake: All right. Well, what is it you don’t want me to know?

Ava: That I– that–okay, I’m trying really, really hard not to be the same jealous idiot that I was that screwed up my last relationships.

Jake: Huh. You’re jealous?

Ava: I’m trying not to be.

Jake: Okay, I’ll bite. You’re jealous of who? Come on, not gabi.

Ava: Okay, listen. I know I sound crazy, but when kristen called her your girlfriend, you did not contradict her.

Jake: You beat me to it.

Ava: Yeah, I know, I know. But then you wanted to call her and warn her that kristen was coming. I’m sorry, but that got under my skin.

[Chuckles] And the irony of all of this is the reason I went after you in the first place was to get under her skin. And now I think I’m falling for you, jake. Look, I didn’t plan it… but there it is. I just don’t want to set myself up for disappointment if you’re still in love with gabi.

Gabi: I think I made us a little late this morning, but it’s definitely worth it.

Shin: Gabi, there’s something you should know.

Gabi: What?

Kristen: Morning, sleepyheads. Your mission: Stand up to moderate

Jada: Who was that guy? Everything okay here?

Eric: Yeah, yeah. Everything is fine. Just a misunderstanding.

Jada: Have you got cctvs? I can track him down.

Eric: Um–

Brady: You could? I’m sorry. Who are you?

Jada: I–

Steve: This is jada hunter. Her dad was one of my oldest friends. She’s the newest member of the salem pd. Jada, this is brady black and eric brady.

Jada: So the brady pub is your place?

Eric: Ah, it’s my dad’S. Yeah.

Brady: It’s nice to meet you. Look, I gotta go. I got to make sure chloe’s okay.

Eric: Yeah, yeah.

Brady: Heard about the pardons? What the hell was he thinking?

Jada: Mm-hm.

Steve: I don’t know.

Kayla: Gabi heard about the pardons. Kristen and orpheus and the homicidal son.

Steve: It’s like the governor released a plague of locusts on us.

Gabi: What the hell?

Shin: As I was saying–

Gabi: Did you break out of statesville?

Kristen: No.

Gabi: Oh, you’re going right back. How stupid are you? You should hightail it to the border when you had the chance.

Shin: Gabi, wait.

Kristen: He’s trying to stop you from going off half-cocked and making a fool of yourself.

Shin: She was pardoned.

Gabi: What? Pardoned? They have enough on you to throw away the key.

Shin: The governor pardoned her yesterday.

Kristen: Ah. Kinda gives you faith in the political system, doesn’t it?

Gabi: Why would he do that? What did you–[Gasps] Did you– did you put one of his family members in your dungeon?

Kristen: Shh! Shh.

[Exhales deeply] We’re not going to talk about me, we are going to talk about business and how I can help you clean up the mess that you made of it.

Gabi: [Sighs]

Jake: You think I’m still in love with gabi?

Ava: I don’t know. But I do know that I have been second choice a couple of times, and I do not want to go down that road again. You know, with steve, it was always kayla hovering around, even when she wasn’t there. Rafe and nicole was the same thing. Deep down, I always knew. Ava vitali, also-ran. Consolation prize.

Jake: And you think that’s what you are to me?

Ava: I’m asking you if I am.

Jake: [Sighs] All right. When you said before that you got into this whole thing with me because you wanted to stick it to gabi, right? And if I’m being honest, it was the same for me. Probably not the best way to start a relationship, but… but I’m not steve. I’m not rafe. And you want to know the truth about me and gabi? I was an also-ran too.

Nicole: [Scoffs] Yet here I am, trying to tell you how happy rafe and I are, and you go there.

Chloe: I didn’t say that you don’t love rafe, but come on. You and eric?

Nicole: Okay, okay.

Chloe: All along, the both of you–

Nicole: You know what? I’ve already heard this from allie. What is it that I have to do, huh? Take out a billboard so everyone gets the message? Eric being here is irrelevant, collar or no collar. I am a happily married woman.

Brady: Chloe, you okay?

Chloe: Hey, yeah.

Brady: You’re okay. Okay.

Chloe: Oh, any news?

Brady: No. All is quiet on the western front so far.

Nicole: Hmm. Look how that turned out.

Brady: [Sighs] You’re back.

Nicole: Yes, and given what’s going on, maybe I should’ve stayed in new york.

Brady: [Sighs] Pool floaties are like whooping cough.

Kayla: So bo and roman are both my brothers.

Jada: Your father?

Kayla: Yeah, and they’re both cops. And shawn is bo’s son, and he’s a cop too. And this place has always been known as where the cops hang out as long as anybody can remember, right?

Eric: Yeah. You’ll feel pretty much at home.

Jada: You know, I’ve been here once before. I had a run-in with your dad’s short-order cook.

Eric: Clyde.

Steve: Oh, yeah. He’s a real charmer, isn’t he?

[All chuckle] Right at home in the hospitality industry.

Eric: My father believes in second chances.

Kayla: So how many miles did you run today?

Eric: None. I was on my way and I bumped into brady.

Jada: You’re a runner? Me too.

Eric: Really?

Jada: Mm-hmm.

Eric: Well, yeah. There’s some great trails that wind through the park and, well, if you ever have any time, let me know. I’ll show you.

Jada: Thanks. I will.

Eric: Yeah.

Jada: So what do you do? Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry.

Eric: No, no. You’re not prying. It’s just that, um–

Kayla: Um, he’s sort of between things.

Jada: Hmm.

Eric: That’s the brady irish american way of saying I used to be a priest. Now, I’m just trying to figure out what to do next.

Jada: Oh.

[Chuckles softly]

Nicole: I’m just kidding about the whole new york thing. Brady, you know that I have your back.

Brady: I know you have my back. I’m just worried about rachel. I mean, I was talking to eric this morning and–

Nicole: Oh, you saw eric?

Brady: Yeah, he was tearing out of the pub and headed for his morning run, and I was just–I was so on edge, I– I mean, I almost tackled him.

Nicole: Yeah, okay. Well, I’m sure you want to check in with theresa, and I’ll give you some privacy. I have an errand to run.

Brady: Hey, if you hear anything–

Nicole: Yeah?

Brady: About kristen–

Nicole: I’ll let you know. Bye.

Brady: Bye.

Chloe: Bye.

Brady: [Snaps fingers]

Chloe: [Sighs]

Brady: Are you okay?

Chloe: Well, now that you’re here, I am.

Kristen: Hmm.

[Sighs] You need to redo these projections.

Gabi: Why?

Kristen: Because they don’t account for inflation, and because… I told you to. I’d like you to remember why your name is on that door.

Gabi: I will never forget that it was you that made it happen, and I’m very, very grateful for that.

Kristen: Oh, as you should be, because if it wasn’t for me, you’d be out on the streets. You are intimately familiar with the bylaws, aren’t you? Now, correct me if I’m wrong. It’d be fairly easy to push gabi out, wouldn’t it? And all it would take would be another vote, one with slightly different results.

Jake: Look. Gabi had already found the one before I came into the picture. My twin brother stefan, okay? And the truth is, they’d still be together if he wasn’t dead. But that doesn’t mean that she didn’t love me and vice versa. But in the end, it was amazing how quickly, what we had, how it fell apart. Because we were all passion, all heat, nothing underneath. No foundation. So yeah, bottom line, we didn’t trust each other. And it hurt at the time, badly, but I realized that I wasn’t the love of her life, and she wasn’t mine. So if you’re asking if I’m still pining over gabi, I’m not. I’m over her. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Ava: So you’re over gabi?

Jake: [Sighs] Yeah. Even her pawing all over shin doesn’t bother me that much. I got something better to think about. Wait a minute. Did you say you’re falling for me?

Ava: No, I–

Jake: Did I–

Ava: I-I-I think I said, “I think.”

Jake: Oh, you “think”?

Ava: Think I’m falling for you.

Jake: Okay. Well, I think that I’m falling for you. Scratch that. I know I am.

Ava: Yeah?

Jake: Yeah.

Ava: How?

Jake: [Scoffs] You want me to count the ways?

Ava: Mm-hmm.

Jake: All right, all right. I sit there at work and I stare at the clock counting down the time till I get to see you again. You know I got a speeding ticket the other day? Wasn’t paying attention. I just kept driving faster and faster the closer I got to home, to you.

Ava: Mm. I stare at the clock too, like a stupid little teenage girl just waiting for the phone to ring.

Jake: Hmm. Well… most people… they can’t see past that tough exterior you put up.

[Chuckles] But I? I see right through it. I see the woman who says what she means, means what she says. I’ve seen the real you. A woman who looks at you in a way like you’re looking at me right now. It makes you feel like you’ve won the damn lottery.

[Soft dramatic music]

Gabi: She can do that? She can force another round of votes?

[Chuckles] All right. Well, you want my job? Okay. Since you’re asking li about the bylaws, why don’t you also ask him what your chances are of getting voted to take my place? Because the odds are zero! Ej will never go for it and neither will chad.

Kristen: You’re right. They’d rather torch the place than hand it over to me, but that doesn’t mean I can’t throw all things dimera into utter chaos.

Gabi: [Scoffs]

Kristen: Gabi, sweetheart, we got off to a tense start, hmm? I am happy to have you in charge. I come in peace only to cash in on a favor.

Gabi: So you don’t want my job? But you do want something, something that’s in my power to grant you.

Kristen: You are so perceptive.

Gabi: All right. I have two questions for you. What exactly is it that you want, and am I going to end up in prison for giving it to you?

Eric: It was nice meeting you, ms. Jada.

Jada: Have a good run.

Eric: I will. I’m sure you two are going to be showing her around town?

Steve: Well, we offered, but she’s too busy with work.

Jada: Yeah, which hasn’t made it easy to find a place. I mean, the salem inn is nice, but it’s not sustainable on a cop’s salary.

Eric: What? My dad, he rents rooms upstairs that are pretty reasonable, I mean, if you can get past your issues with the cook.

Jada: Oh, thanks. I’ll keep that in mind. And maybe I’ll see you on a run.

Eric: [Chuckles] Sounds good.

Greg: Your purse, lady! Now! My a1c stayed here,

Ava: I don’t know why we’re here. I mean, kristen finally left. We have the place to ourselves.

Jake: Yes, but this is where the jewelry store is.

Ava: What do you want with the jewelry store?

Jake: They sell rings there, don’t they?

Ava: Rings?

Jake: [Sighs] Ava… I don’t like that you feel that I’m not serious about this relationship, and I really don’t want you feeling like an also-ran, because you’re not. I already told you gabi… is not the love of my life, and gwen certainly wasn’t either, but… maybe you could be. Maybe you are.

Ava: You’re saying you want to marry me?

Gabi: [Sighs] Well, that was something.

Shin: It could’ve been a lot worse.

Gabi: I had to give in what she wanted, but at least she’s someone else’s headache now.

Brady: So there’s no sign of her out there, right? Okay, good. Listen, theresa, please don’t say anything to rachel until I know exactly what kristen is planning.

Kristen: Well, that won’t be a long wait. So…who’s gonna get their new boss some coffee?

Jada: I should get going. About earlier, I know you’re loyal to your patient– your friend, and I’m not trying to make things tense. I just really want to see justice done for your niece.

Kayla: Right.

Steve: Good luck today.

Jada: You think I’m gonna need it?

Steve: A salem cop needs luck every day of the year.

Nicole: You stay back. I have mace.

Greg: If you did, you would’ve hauled it out by now. I’m not telling you twice. Your purse.

Nicole: Eric!

Eric: Hey, let’s all take a breath.

Greg: You just back off!

Eric: Hey, hey. Nobody wants– nobody wants any trouble. This doesn’t have to end badly.

Nicole: [Yelps]

Eric: Whoa, whoa.

Nicole: Oh, oh!

Greg: I said back off, and I meant it.

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[Baby crying]

Shawn: Sorry, he’s–you know, he’s a little fussy.

Belle: Oh, no, no need to apologize, I remember when claire was that age. She was up like three or four times a night for the first year. I hope that won’t be the case with shawn christian.

Shawn: Yeah, well, we’re gonna see, I guess. I mean, last time, he only woke up once.

Belle: Oh, well, that’s good. I didn’t have a chance to tell you before, but I’m really gladyou got to bring him home.

Shawn: So am I. Look, thank you. Thank you for coming over.

Belle: Yeah, no problem. What did you want to talk about?

Shawn: I wanted to apologize.

Evan: Dad, the governor’s press conference just ended. It’s official. We’ve been granted pardons.

Orpheus: No thanks to you.

Evan: Look, I know I shouldn’t have told kristen dimera our plan, but it all turned out okay in the end, right? We’re all three getting out of here.

Orpheus: Barely, the governor was none too pleased by kristen’s special requests. That woman nearly tanked the entire deal.

Gwen: What happened to you?

Kristen: [Chuckles] I used the concrete wall as a punching bag. I don’t recommend it.

Gwen: Duly noted. Guess you’re having a bad day.

Kristen: Mm, I was, I was. But things are starting to look up.

Xander: Don’t worry, maggie. It’ll all be straightened out. Sarah will be just fine. I promise. Listen, I’ve got to go. I’ll keep you posted. Oi, commissioner! You need to let sarah out of here immediately. This is all terribly unfair.

Rafe: Oh, calm down, xander. We just need to ask her a few questions, that’s all.

Xander: Oh, and that couldn’t wait until after we finished our wedding? Your newbie detective came crashing in right in the middle of our ceremony and treated my bride like a common criminal. And my god, as if sarah would even ever say a harsh word to her cousin abigail, let alone murder her.

Rafe: Well, right now, sarah is just a person of interest. That’s all.

Xander: Whatever you want to call it, rafe, she shouldn’t be talking to the cops without a lawyer.

Rafe: Well, she insisted she didn’t need one. That decision is hers to make.

Xander: I just hope she doesn’t end up regretting that decision.

Jada: As I told you earlier, an eyewitness placed you at the scene of the dimera estate the night abigail dimera was killed.

Sarah: I know that you couldn’t tell me earlier, but now it’s just the two of us, can you tell me who the witness was?

Jada: It was lucas horton.

Sarah: I see.

Jada: But before we get into the night in question, I wanted to ask you something that you mentioned at your mother’s house.

Sarah: Yeah, sure. I’m happy to cooperate.

Jada: Great, you mentioned you’re on medication. For what?

Sarah: To help control the aftereffects of another drug that I was given.

Jada: And what are these aftereffects?

Sarah: Hallucinations.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Ava: I love you too, sweetheart. And I miss you so much. You too, bye.

Jake: That your secret lover?

Ava: No, dummy, it was my son.

Jake: Uh-huh.

Ava: You know I’ve only got eyes for you.

Jake: Mmm.

Ava: Mm-hmm, how was work?

Jake: Thrilling. Let me tell you, watching gabi and shin’s love fest makes you want to gouge your eyes out.

Ava: Mmm, so things are getting pretty serious with them, huh?

Jake: Looks like it. Anyway, enough about them. How was your day?

Ava: Well, before I was talking with my secret lover, I mean, tripp…

Jake: Uh-huh.

Ava: I was watching a pretty interesting press conference.

Jake: Sounds like a contradiction of terms.

Ava: Oh, so then I take it you haven’t heard the news.

Jake: About?

Ava: The governor issued several pardons just now, including one for your sister kristen.

Jake: Huh.

Kristen: It’s funny. I was pretty much resigned to finishing out my sentence here, with the occasional escape, of course, when this amazing opportunity for a full pardon just fell right into my lap. And I was never one to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Gwen: Well, congratulations. I guess this is goodbye then.

Kristen: Actually, it isn’T. No, see, you are coming with me.

Gwen: What?

Kristen: Yes, what, did you think I’m gonna leave you behind? No, hon–ouch. I got you a full pardon too.

Shawn: I spoke to chloe earlier. And she really helped me understand just how unfair that I’ve been to you since the moment that little shawn was conceived.

Belle: I don’t want to go back there.

Shawn: Belle, please, I just–let me just say this. I was wrong. I was wrong to let you believe that jan and I never had sex. I should have told you. I should have told you the moment that it happened so that you wouldn’t have gotten blindsided by her all those months later with her telling you that she’s pregnant. And I’m sorry. I’m sorry about the decisions that I made that affected the both of us. Letting jan move in, and telling you to keep your distance from her? Look, all I was trying to do was protect my unborn son. But you are my wife, belle. You’re my wife, and I should have involved you in every decision that was made. And I should have made it clear to you and to jan that you and I–that we’re a team.

Belle: Well, I didn’t really make that easy for you. The idea of jan having your baby just drove me crazy, and I shut down, and I shut you down.

Shawn: But I should not have let you. I should have worked with you. I should have worked harder to find a solution, a different solution. Like, to have jan–to have her live someplace else. Okay, but no, I didn’T. I put you in an impossible position. And for that, belle, I am so sorry.

Evan: Governor mitchell didn’t mention kristen’s two other demands when he started his announcement. I was worried he was going to renege on that part of the deal. But he managed to sneak them in at the end.

Orpheus: He was probably embarrassed by what kristen made him do. I can’t say that I blame him. I don’t know what that woman was thinking.

Rolf: I just heard the wonderful news! Ah! Thank you for securing me a pardon from the governor. I am so honored that you would even think of me. Of course, I did help you escape that one time. But you’ve been a little standoffish since they brought you back. I was starting to think you didn’t like me.

Orpheus: I don’T.

Evan: Dr. Rolf, your release was kirsten dimera’s idea, not my dad’S.

Rolf: Ah. I should have known the dimeras would once again come to my rescue.

Evan: I don’t get it. Why are you so loyal to that family?

Rolf: Stefano was the first person to acknowledge and encourage my scientific genius. Apparently, his daughter shares his wisdom and values my considerable talents as well. Ah, that kristen always was the shrewd one.

Gwen: Okay, let me get this straight. So you had evan tell his father that he need to secure a pardon not just for you, but also for dr. Rolf and for me?

Kristen: Yeah, I mean, I have a certain loyalty to dr. Rolf as well. Better yet, he may come in handy for me.

Gwen: Well, I get that, but why for me? Why would you ask for a pardon for me?

Kristen: Oh, silly, I’m a good and loyal friend.

Gwen: I didn’t realize we were friends.

Kristen: Of course we are. I mean, do you think I’ve forgotten how you helped me escape police custody?

Gwen: Because you blackmailed me.

Kristen: Okay, granted, our friendship didn’t exactly start on a level playing field. But you and ava, you know, you came through for me. And I felt I owed you one.

Gwen: I see. Well, this is incredible.

Kristen: Isn’t it? This must be how oprah feels. You get a pardon. You get a pardon. Everybody gets a pardon.

Gwen: Yeah, well, not everybody.

Jake: So my sister kristen’s a free woman now, huh?

Ava: Yep. Along with orpheus and evan.

Jake: Did the governor mention why he issued these pardons?

Ava: Yeah, I don’t know. Tripp called during the middle of the conference; I didn’t get all the juicy details.

Jake: You wouldn’t have anything to do with this, would you?

Ava: With kristen getting pardoned? Why would you even ask me that?

Jake: Because I would imagine that you still have a certain amount of influence over your old mob ties, right? You and kristen were friends. You helped her escape police custody, what, twice?

Ava: I had nothing to do with the governor’s pardon. Although, I kind of like that you think I got that kind of power, that I could pull off something like that.

Jake: Well, I think there’s no limit as to what you could pull off, ava vitali, what with your charm and your brains. You are a woman of many talents.

Ava: Yeah. And don’t you forget it.

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Xander: Well, can you at least tell me the name of this supposed eyewitness? Who’s claiming they saw sarah at the dimera estate the night abigail was murdered?

Rafe: Not at liberty to say.

Xander: Was it lucas? Heard some cops talking about some hypnosis session he had with marlena? Sounds totally bogus to me.

Rafe: I just told you I am not revealing the identity of the witness.

Xander: Of course it was lucas; who else could it be? He’s your main suspect, right? And what, he just happens to recall seeing sarah. Come on, it must be painfully obvious even to you that he’s just trying to point the finger at someone else.

Rafe: Okay. Let’s say you’re right. Let’s say it was lucas. Why would he implicate sarah, of all people?

Xander: I don’t know. Maybe it was the first name that popped into his wee head. But we’re talking about sarah, rafe. She’s a doctor. She took an oath to do no harm. Not to mention she’s the kindest person on earth. She would certainly never murder anyone, especially her own cousin.

Jada: Can you tell me some more about the drug that causes these hallucinations?

Sarah: It doesn’t have a name. It’s experimental.

Jada: Is it recreational?

Sarah: I didn’t take it willingly, if that’s what you’re asking. A woman named kristen dimera injected me with it.

Jada: Why would she do that?

Sarah: She was keeping me hostage in the dimera tunnels. I found the syringe on the floor, and I was planning on using it against her to try to escape. She overpowered me and used it on me instead.

Jada: Do you know how a drug-filled syringe would just happen to be on the floor?

Sarah: I did not know it then, but I have since learned that abigail left it behind.

Jada: Abigail dimera?

Sarah: Yes.

Jada: So, in a way, abigail was responsible for your hallucinations. I’m sure that made you very angry with her.

Sarah: No, no, of course not. This is all kristen’s fault. She’s the one that I’m angry with, and I am more than angry. She is a vile human being. She’s a sadistic bitch, and I hate her for what she did to me.

Kristen: What do you mean? I mean, who else was I supposed to get a pardon for? One of those lamebrains we see in the exercise yard every day?

Gwen: How about your bff lani?

Kristen: Yeah. Well, believe me, I would if I could have. But the governor doesn’t have jurisdiction now that she’s serving her sentence out of state.

Gwen: Well, that’s too bad. For her. But you and me, I mean, we’re really going home tonight.

Kristen: Yes, yes, we are!

Gwen: Really?

Kristen: Yes!

Gwen: Oh, my–ah! Oh, my god. Thank you.

Rolf: Well, I must go and gather my things if we are to leave this vile penitentiary tonight. What a delightful turn of events, huzzah!

Orpheus: What a freak show.

Evan: He’s excited. That’s all. He’s got his life back, and so do I, and as soon as I’m out of this hellhole, I’m going straight to shawn brady’s, and I’m gonna claim my child.

Orpheus: Well, if that’s your plan, you’re gonna need this. It’s the original results from jan’s paternity test. It proves that shawn brady is not the father of her baby.

Evan: Thanks. Although, I wish you’d told me the truth a lot sooner.

Orpheus: Right. Because you’re so discreet.

Evan: I get that I let you down. And I’m sorry.

Orpheus: It’s fine. Just go get my grandson. He belongs with us, not with marlena’s dimwitted son-in-law.

Belle: In the beginning, I wanted to lay all the blame on you, but I realize now that I can’T. I made some mistakes as well. I pretty much did what I always do when things are rough between us, and I sought comfort and assurance from someone else, when I should have been trying to work things out with you. Every time we fought, I turned to ej, even though I knew how much it bothered you. And I guess, on some level, that’s probably why I did it.

Shawn: Look, I know that part of you ran to ej to hurt me. But is that all that it was? Like, in the end, did– in the end, did you fall in love with him?

Belle: What–no, no. Ej was there for me, but it was never love. And I want you to know i didn’t file for separation so I could be with ej. I really did feel like we needed that space. But I do admit that having those separation papers helped me rationalize that it was okay to be with him. I told myself that I wasn’t betraying our vows because we were legally separated. But I do know that it was a betrayal. And I am deeply sorry I hurt you.

Shawn: We’ve established that you and I are both sorry. So where does that leave us now?

Jada: Do you still suffer from these hallucinations?

Sarah: I have them less often now that my medicine has been adjusted.

Jada: Can you give me an example of how these hallucinations manifest themselves?

Sarah: I imagined my stepfather was kristen, and she was holding a syringe, but it was just him with a pen.

Jada: I see. Any other incidents?

Sarah: I mistook a woman named nicole walker for kristen. And I attacked her.

Jada: Attacked her how?

Sarah: I grabbed her by the arm to try to get her away from eric brady. Xander stepped in and helped me realize that I was hallucinating, made me snap out of it. Nicole was fine. She wasn’t hurt at all.

Jada: Have you hallucinated that anybody else was kristen dimera?

Sarah: Xander’s ex-wife, chanel dupree.

Jada: And did you attack her the same way you did nicole walker?

Sarah: Sort of.

Jada: Sort of, can you please elaborate on that?

Sarah: I threatened her with a knife.

Xander: Sarah and I should be celebrating our wedding night right now. This very minute, we should be enjoying champagne, and cake, and lots and lots of newlywed sex.

Rafe: Yeah, well, I really don’t need to hear about your honeymoon plans.

Xander: Once again, all our plans have gone to hell. We were kept apart for so long by kristen and then gwen. I really thought this was our chance, finally, our big moment, our happily ever after.

Rafe: Okay, listen. Believe it or not, I am not completely unsympathetic to your feelings, all right, so if you could just put your frustration aside and have a little objectivity, okay? So if it turns out that sarah was at the dimeras the night abigail was murdered…

Xander: Which she wasn’T.

Rafe: Then we need to know everything that happened, right? And if it turns out that sarah is innocent…

Xander: Which she is!

Rafe: She might be able to shed some light on the investigation.

[Phone rings] Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to take this. Hey, abe, what’s up? No, I did not see the press conference. You’ve gotta be kidding me.

Shawn: I guess there isn’t an easy answer.

Belle: No, there isn’T.

[Cell phone beeps]

Shawn: I have to check this. It might be work, okay? What the hell?

Belle: What, what’s wrong?

Shawn: Governor mitchell pardoned five people. And you are not gonna believe who they are.

Ava: So did you figure out why the governor pardoned your sister?

Jake: No, it’s pretty vague about why he was letting her go. But I did come across a related piece of news you might be interested to hear.

Ava: Yeah, what’s that?

Jake: Well, toward the end of the press conference, governor mitchell announced that he was issuing two more pardons, one for dr. Wilhelm rolf, and the other for your own pal, gwen.

Ava: You’re kidding. So the governor pardoned orpheus, kristen dimera, evan frears, gwen rizczech, and dr. Wilhelm rolf. Talk about a rogues’ gallery. And as of tonight, they are all free to do whatever the hell they please. Research shows that people remember ads with young people

Jada: You said at your mother’s house on the night in question that you were planning on visiting abigail dimera.

Sarah: Yeah, dr. Evans suggested that I go speak to my cousin because abigail had had a similar reaction to the same drug.

Jada: So what happened when you went to visit her?

Sarah: I didn’t go, it turns out. I went to statesville to see abigail’s sister gwen rizczech.

Jada: And after your visit to statesville?

Sarah: I went to the salem inn. I needed to lie down. I was just–I was feeling off because my meds hadn’t been adjusted yet.

Jada: So you’re saying that you never went to the dimera estate that night.

Sarah: That’s what I’m saying.

Jada: Well, lucas said he saw you there.

Sarah: That’s impossible. So lucas is lying, or he’s mistaken. I don’t know.

Jada: I’m just telling you what he said he saw. He said he saw you fleeing down the stairs. You had an object in your hand. You dropped it.

Sarah: I couldn’t drop something if I wasn’t there.

Jada: I’m just telling you what lucas said. Even though he didn’t know what you had in your hand, allegedly, I think it was the knife, the same one that killed abigail dimera.

Rolf: Ms. Dimera, please accept my heartfelt thanks for securing my freedom. You have no idea how hard it has been for me to coexist with all those neanderthals in there.

Kristen: You are very welcome, rolf. I know father wouldn’t have wanted me to leave you languishing behind bars. And now you can continue his work.

Rolf: Indeed. And am I correct in thinking you may require my services in the future?

Kristen: Oh, you know me too well. I will get in touch soon. But until then, lie low and stay out of trouble.

Rolf: Understood. I shall await your instructions.

Gwen: So what services of dr. Rolf will you be requiring, ms. Dimera? What exactly do you have planned?

Belle: Well, please be safe. Okay, I love you too. Okay. My mom heard about orpheus, so they’re on the alert.

Shawn: That’s good. That’s good. Did you get ahold of brady?

Belle: Yeah, he knows about kristen.

Shawn: I left word for ben and ciara. Thank god they’re halfway across the world, where evan can’t get to them.

Belle: That’s a relief. All right, so everyone we love is safe.

Shawn: Yeah, and they’re gonna stay that way.

Evan: Sorry to interrupt. Door was open.

Shawn: What the hell are you doing here? If you’re looking for my sister, then–

Evan: I’m not. I’m here to get my son.

Shawn: Your son?

Evan: The one you call shawn christian. I’m sorry to tell you–actually, no, I’m not. I’m proud to say it. He’s not your son. He’s mine. After trying lots of things to manage her

Sarah: Look, abigail was my cousin, and I loved her. She rescued me from kristen. I’m profoundly grateful to her. Why in god’s name would I ever hurt her?

Jada: You obviously wouldn’t in your normal state of mind, but, dr. Horton, you’ve admitted that you’re subject to hallucinations. Isn’t it possible that you thought abigail was kristen dimera and felt that she was a threat? I mean, you’ve admitted to brandishing a knife against ms. Dupree. You could have done the same thing to abigail, except this time, I don’t think that anybody was there to protect her, to stop you from taking your revenge.

Sarah: Am I under arrest?

Jada: No.

Sarah: Then I’d like to leave.

Kristen: Oh, you know me, I always have a plan. But I’m not ready to share the details. Let’s just say I intend to get back everything I lost. And I assume you’ll do the same?

Gwen: Well, I might be able to repair my relationship with my father, but xander and I, we’re a lost cause, especially after what I did to sarah. I don’t think he’ll ever speak to me again, let alone take me back.

Kristen: Hey, you never know. At least you have a fighting chance.

Gwen: Good to know one of us thinks so.

Kristen: Oh, honey, I know so. You are beautiful, and smart, and definitely more interesting than that ditzy sarah horton. I can’t stand that moron xander. I never could. But for some reason, you love him. And we both have been given a second chance at freedom, and I think you and I need to go after what we want and not let anyone stand in our way.

Xander: What’s taking so long? Oh, you okay–what happened?

Sarah: Will you please take me home?

Xander: Of course.

Evan: Is that him? Shawn christian?

Shawn: You take another step towards my son, and I will kill you.

Evan: Look, I didn’t come here to fight with you.

Shawn: Okay, well do yourself a favor, turn around, and get the hell out of my house now.

Evan: I understand why you might not believe me.

Belle: Yeah, maybe because you’re a psychotic murderer.

Evan: But I swear I’m telling the truth. I’m the father of that baby, of jan spears’ baby.

Shawn: How do you even know jan?

Evan: She and I hooked up when she first came to statesville. We met in the infirmary. It got pretty hot pretty fast. I didn’t know at the time, but she wanted me to get her pregnant so she could pass the baby off as yours. I guess it worked out fine.

Shawn: Look, I have a paternity test that proves that I am that baby’s father.

Evan: Yeah, a test that my father helped jan alter.

Shawn: Orpheus? Why would he do that?

Evan: He had his reasons.

Belle: This doesn’t make any sense.

Evan: Look, I have the real results of the paternity test right here. It says that you’re not the father, as you can see.

Shawn: How do we know that that isn’t the fake, huh?

Belle: Yeah, even if these results are real, they don’t prove that you’re the father.

Evan: She named the baby after me. Christian is my birth name.

Belle: She also named the baby after shawn.

Shawn: She named my son after me.

Evan: Look, I’ll take a paternity test if you want to. In fact, bring it on. See, the sooner that we get this all sorted out, the sooner I can be with my son.

Jake: All right, so you remember the dimera board meeting a little while ago. Kristen attended virtually.

Ava: Mm-hmm, yeah, ’cause she was on the run, as usual.

Jake: Right, well, she voted against my brothers, which kept gabi in charge of the company, and in turn kind of saved my job too.

Ava: So in other words, she did you a major favor.

Jake: Right, and she called me afterwards and basically said that in exchange for that major favor, that maybe the two of us could collaborate, that we would do great things together.

Ava: Yeah, like what exactly?

Jake: I don’t really know. To be honest with you, I kind of forgot about it after she got arrested, but now that she’s free, changes everything.

[Knock at door]

Kristen: Hey, jake, open up. It’s your sister. It’s kristen.

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Sarah: I can’t believe our wedding was ruined again.

Xander: I’m so sorry, sarah. But it’s all gonna work out.

Sarah: Xander.

Xander: I promise you.

Sarah: How can you say it’s gonna work out? I’m a murder suspect.

Xander: Let’s just–let’s not talk about that right now.

Sarah: How can we not talk talk about it? This could change our whole life. I’m sitting here, and I’m worried about me when my cousin abigail was just… how could this happen? How could someone take her life?

Xander: It’s gonna be all right, okay? It’s gonna be okay.

Sarah: How could this day get any worse?

Gwen: Hello, xander, sarah.

Xander: Gwen? What the hell?

Gwen: Guess you haven’t heard. Yeah, the governor set me free. Full pardon. So I’m free as a bird. Isn’t that just the best news ever? Right, well, see you around.

Rolf: It’s good to see you again, stefano. As I’m sure you’re aware, my experiments were on hold for quite some time. But, thanks to kristen, I can finally get back to my important work. I hope I continue to make you proud.

[Dramatic music]

Jake: Ah, hello, kristen.

Kristen: Evening, jake. Hey, ava. Well, since your jaws aren’t hanging on the floor in shock, I presume you heard my wonderful news.

Ava: Yeah, we were just talking about your release. Congratulations. You must be so relieved.

Kristen: You have no idea.

Jake: So, kristen, I was actually just telling ava that you could be knocking at my door any minute ’cause i sort of owe you a favor.

Kristen: Oh, there’s no “sort of” about it. Matter of fact, since I saved your job, in my calculations, you owe my multiple favors.

Jake: How many is multiple?

Kristen: Well, as my lawyer would say, it depends. In any case, I’m here to call on my first one.

Ava: Which is…

Kristen: Which is, I need a place to stay. Yeah, and though it does fall a bit short of my personal standards, I think this little pied–terre of yours will do me just fine. Thank you.

[Sighs]

Evan: Should we all head over to the hospital now, get the ball rolling on the paternity test?

Shawn: Look, my son is not going anywhere.

Evan: Look, I understand you’re upset. Jan lied to us both. But I am telling the truth, and deep down you know that.

Shawn: What I know is that you need to get the hell out of my sight before I rip you to shreds.

Evan: I’ll go, for now. But I’m coming back with that court order for that paternity test.

Belle: Which we will fight.

Evan: Goodnight, shawn christian. Daddy will be back soon.

Jada: You really don’t need to buy me a beer.

Rafe: What–no, you had a great first day. You earned it. Plus, it’ll give me the chance to get you up to speed on the five felons that the governor pardoned today.

Jada: I read about that announcement.

Rafe: Yeah.

Jada: Why would the governor set so many dangerous criminals free?

Rafe: I–well, what do you know? Here comes one of them now.

Orpheus: Evening, commissioner.

Rafe: Yeah. Listen, I don’t know how you managed to pull this off, but you should know that I’ve got my eye on you. So if you came here looking to cause trouble–

Orpheus: Oh, no, no. Wouldn’t dream of it, no. No, from here on in, I’m gonna be a model citizen.

Rafe: Yeah.

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[Edgy music]

Chanel: Horton, wait. I am so sorry you had to see that.

Johnny: I’m not.

Paulina: Oh, ha ha ha! Hi! Abe. Ha ha. Abe the babe. How was your day?

Abe: Well, it’s a lot better now.

[Both laughing] Oh, I see you, uh, put out big mama’s good china, huh? So what’s the occasion? Chanel planning on some celebration?

Paulina: Mm. Chanel isn’t joining us for dinner. We’re having a surprise guest.

Abe: Oh!

Chloe: Hey. I hope this is okay.

Shawn: Yeah. Come on in.

Chloe: I come bearing gifts. Or rather one gift for the baby.

[Both chuckling] Oh, can I hold him?

Shawn: Yeah. Here you go.

[Baby fussing]

[Shawn chuckling]

Chloe: Hi buddy. You are precious, aren’t you?

Shawn: Let’s open this up. What is this? What–[Laughs]

Chloe: Um, it’s a velcro pacifier holder. It’s the newest in baby tech. Trust me we didn’t have that when parker was little. I’m very envious right now.

Shawn: Aww. Well, thank you, chloe.

Chloe: You’re welcome. Listen, shawn. I know what it’s like to be a single parent, and I know it’S…it’s not easy. But just know that you’re not alone. You have me and you have belle.

Shawn: Well, I, uh, I guess you didn’t get the memo. Uh, belle doesn’t want anything to do with little shawn, and, uh, now that she’s sleeping with ej, she doesn’t want anything to do with me either.

Belle: Hey.

Brady: Hey, you. Dad or marlena are not here. I don’t know if you wanted to see them, but–

Belle: No, I came to see my big brother.

Brady: You did? That is a pleasant surprise.

[Phone rings] I like that. And this is not a pleasant surprise. This is statesville.

[Ringing] Okay.

[Beep] Yeah. I’ll accept. Kristen?

Kristen: [Huffs] Who else would I be?

Brady: What do you want?

Kristen: Well, you…you said once I got settled in here, you’d think about bringing rachel to see me, and I’m officially settled in. I miss our daughter so much, brady. I really need to see her.

Evan: [Sighs]

Orpheus: Stop pacing. You’re making me dizzy.

Evan: You’re dizzy? My head won’t stop spinning. I already lost one son, dad. Jan trying to make off with my other one? You can’t blame me for being upset. Thank god they stopped her. Now that she’s outta the picture–dead or on the run or whatever she is– I’m supposed to just sit by and watch shawn brady raise my kid? I can’t let that happen. I have to get outta here.

Orpheus: And I told you, you will.

Evan: But when? You said it could take weeks, months!

Orpheus: Or…[Exhales] It could be today.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Abe: So who is this special guest supposed to be?

Paulina: Nope. Mm-mm. No spoilers, as kids say. You’ll just have to wait and see.

Abe: Ah. Ah. [Sniffs] I smell bacon?

Paulina: You and that keen nose of yours. Bacon-wrapped pork-loin.

Abe: Ooh. Well, this must be some kind of special guest, isn’t it?

Paulina: Mm. Buckle up honey.

[Both laughing]

[Knock on door]

Abe: I got it.

Paulina: Ah, here we go.

Abe: I got it. Governor mitchell?

Paulina: Ha ha ha ha ha! Oh, thank you. Thank you so much for joining us this evening.

Mitchell: Well, when paulina price calls, I answer. Is that bacon I smell?

Paulina: Ha ha ha ha ha! I know it’s your favorite.

Abe: So you two… know each other?

Paulina: Oh, well, we’ve crossed paths a time or two. Now, abraham, don’t get your nose out of joint. Governor mitchell and I were old friends, but I asked him here for you.

Abe: For me?

Paulina: Mm-hmm. As you know, ed here–excuse me, governor mitchell will be leaving office at the end of his term. And his endorsement would go a long way in deciding the next election. And, well, I was hoping that you’d endorse abraham.

Mitchell: Mayor carver, I hadn’t realized you were interested in running for governor.

Abe: Neither did I.

Channel: Johnny was just–

Johnny: Proposing… to the woman that I love.

Allie: What?

Jonny: Look, I told chanel that I don’t wanna hide how I feel anymore, that I love her and I wanna marry her–

[Thump] Ohh! [Coughs]

Chloe: Belle isn’t sleeping with ej anymore.

Shawn: Well, only because sami found out, and then she paul revered it all the way to my doorstep because she couldn’t wait to tell me the news.

Chloe: She wanted to tell you herself. I know that.

Shawn: You know, what, chloe, it doesn’t matter–it doesn’t matter how I found out. What matters is my wife… my wife belle cheated on me again. And, uh, this time I think it’s over.

Brady: I can’t bring rachel to see you right now.

Kristen: What? Well, why not?

Brady: Oh, for one thing, she’s in california.

Kristen: She’s where?

Brady: We went to visit tate and theresa in california. And she was having such a good time hanging with her brother, going to the beach… she begged me to stay a little longer. So I discussed it with theresa and–

Kristen: You left my kid in california in the care of that maniac? You didn’t even think to talk to me first?

Brady: Theresa’s a good mom.

Kristen: And, what, I’m not? Is that what you’re saying?

Brady: Look, kristen–

Kristen: So she’s braiding rachel’s hair, reading her bedtime stories, building sandcastles at the beach while I’m stuck–

Brady: It is not theresa’s fault that you’re in statesville, okay? And it’s not mine, and it’s definitely not your daughter’S.

Kristen: I am her mother, brady. Me. Not her. You can’t keep my daughter away from me.

Brady: Kristen you know what? I’m not gonna do this. I’m not gonna do this. I will talk to you later.

[Beep]

Belle: So…how’s kristen?

Kristen: Ugh!

[Loud thud]

Evan: What the–

[Thud]

Orpheus: The cell block C. Those ladies are always fighting over the remote. Look, son… you need to relax. Things are falling into place for us. See, before jan went, uh, swimming with the fishes, she provided us with a very valuable service. She came through with a password to the salem pd mainframe. My guys have been digging and digging… and they finally hit pay dirt.

Evan: Really?

Orpheus: Yeah. We’re gonna be outta here soon. You keep that under your hat, boy. Just go do your shift in the infirmary and play it cool, right? Don’t do anything that could jeopardize your release. You got it? Smooth sailing, son.

Evan: That’s great news. You got it, dad. Smooth sailing.

Kristen: [Moans] Uhh! Where’s the damn doctor?

Evan: I can get you some ice for your hand while you wait.

Kristen: Oh, right, right, ’cause, that’s what passes for medical attention here? Ice?

Evan: Only the best for america’s incarcerated. It’s what I can do for you for now. The average wait time here is two to three weeks. So suit yourself.

Kristen: Great.

Evan: Who’d you clock?

Kristen: The wall was looking at me funny. You know, what is it to you?

Evan: All right. If you don’t wanna talk about it… we just heard the commotion and thought you girls were fighting over the remote again.

Kristen: Oh my god. Gimme a break. Us girls? Eavesdrop much, sonny boy?

Evan: Forget I mentioned it.

Kristen: Hey, I was upset. I, uh, I miss my little girl and I…just don’t know when I’m ever gonna see her again.

Evan: Sorry to hear that. I know exactly how you feel.

Chloe: Shawn, I know that you are hurt and you’re angry and you have every right to be.

Shawn: Listen, please. I don’t want to hear that it wasn’t technically cheating just because we were separated. It doesn’t make a difference to me, all right, I didn’t even want to be separated in the first place.

Chloe: I know that. But you have to try to understand belle’s side of this.

Shawn: I was the one who was assaulted–me. And then she’s acting like I cheated on her. I mean, come on.

Chloe: Belle understands that what happened between you and jan was not in your control. But what was in your control was letting her know that you’d had sex with jan, and you could have controlled your reaction to finding out that jan was having your baby. But what did you do? You helped her get outta prison. You moved her in here. Belle saw that.

Shawn: Yeah, but belle had already moved out.

Chloe: Well, of course she did, temporarily, to wrap her mind around all this madness. And then jan starts having labor pains and asks you to keep belle away from her, and you did that.

Shawn: Yeah, because jan is carrying my baby. I mean, what am I supposed to do? I was looking out for his health.

Chloe: What about looking out for your marriage?

Belle: I’m sorry, brady. It’s so hard when a child’s involved.

Brady: The only thing that matters right now is what’s best for rachel. She’s getting older. Think she’s developing these little anxieties. Everything petrifies her. Even g-rated movies. She made me stop “snow white” the other day.

Belle: Well, that evil queen is pretty scary.

Brady: I just don’t think statesville prison is the right place for a kid, especially rachel right now. She can’t handle it.

Belle: Yeah. I don’t know, brady. You’ll figure it out, you know? It’s not a sprint. It’s a marathon.

Brady: Well, I’m exhausted, belle.

Belle: But you only have your whole life left to run it, so there’s that.

Brady: So comforting. How are you doing?

Belle: Ah…

Brady: I mean, what do we have to talk about?

Belle: Wow. Well, how am i doing? Um… my husband has a son with a low-life criminal, and we’re separated. And ej and I are through. And I’m staying with your girlfriend, which I’m sure now that you’re back in town, you greatly appreciate. But other than that, can’t complain.

Brady: I assume it didn’t go too well when you told shawn about you and ej, right?

Belle: Ah, yes. That’s the other thing. I didn’t tell shawn. Sami did. She beat me to it and…wow. She took great pleasure in spilling the beans. As if things between us weren’t bad enough already.

Brady: So what’s the deal then? I mean, with jan outta the way, I guess the question is, do you want to try to work out things with shawn or not?

Johnny: [Coughing] What is your problem?

Allie: Chanel asks us to back off, so you sneak behind my back and give her an engagement ring?

Johnny: Oh, did you not just come here to see chanel?

Allie: Not with an engagement ring, you weirdo. No. I came to see my best friend, my best friend because I just got some really upsetting news.

Chanel: What happened, allie?

Allie: I just found out that my grandma kate knew what my dad did, that he kidnapped our mom.

Johnny: What?

Allie: Yeah. I mean, she didn’t find out until after mom was rescued, but still…

Johnny: Oh my god. So she covered for lucas, and then he turns around and kills aunt abigail?

Allie: No, he didn’t do that, okay, or at least–I don’t know. I don’t think he did that. Grandma marlena hypnotized him, and he uncovered a memory that might clear him.

Chanel: Okay. That’s great.

Johnny: Yeah, he still kidnapped our mom. Okay? He admitted it to us all. And then he had the nerve to plead not guilty. Or did he come up with a memory to get him outta that too?

Allie: Are you trying to ruin every part of my life? Do you want my dad to go to prison? Is that what you want?

Chanel: Just stop. Stop. Both of you.

Mitchell: You didn’t have paulina reach out to me about an endorsement?

Abe: No.

Paulina: Abraham’s such a humble man. I knew he’d need a little push. You’ve seen what he’s done here in salem. Now just imagine what he could do for the whole state.

Mitchell: You’ve got yourself quite the representative here.

Abe: Mm.

[Phone rings]

Mitchell: Oh. Excuse me.

[Beep] Yeah. Yes, hello?

Orpheus: Governor mitchell?

[Ominous chords] This is milo harp.

Mitchell: Who?

Orpheus: You might know me by the name orpheus.

Mitchell: I don’t know how you got this number, but I’m hanging up.

Orpheus: I got your number from your personnel file.

Mitchell: You what?

Orpheus: You might want to hear what I have to say, governor.

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Chanel: I said I needed time and both of you agreed, but instead of being patient and honoring that, you two are acting like contestants on “the bachelorette”– bickering and squabbling. I heard you were even going at it at your mom’s wedding.

Johnny: Chanel, you just told me you love me.

Allie: What?

Chanel: It’s not news, johnny. I love you. And I love allie too. I just, I–

Allie: Need time? Well, how much chanel? Okay? ‘Cause, it’s been weeks, and we’re trying to be patient. At least I am, but come on. I mean, we can’t go on like this.

Johnny: I agree with my sister for once. You need to make a choice chanel. Now.

Shawn: Belle doesn’t want to raise jan’s kid. She doesn’t–she doesn’t see him as an innocent baby. She can’t separate him from– from, you know, from everything. And to be honest, chloe, I didn’t think that I could either. And…then I saw him and, uh, looked into his eyes and he’s my boy. And, you know, steve and kayla keep offering to babysit, but… I don’t wanna be separated from him. You know, especially since I almost lost him.

Chloe: Yeah. I get that. And he really is beautiful. But I guarantee you, the moment that bella holds him in her arms, her heart is just– it’s gonna melt.

Shawn: Yeah, well, it’s gonna be kind of difficult considering she can’t be in the same room as him.

Chloe: Well, she’S…she’s upset, shawn. And I know that you’re upset too. But as someone who had a front-row seat to you two falling in love all those years ago, I’ve just…I’ve always believed that you and belle… you’re meant to be together.

Belle: Do I wanna work things out with shawn?

[Huffs] Of course, I do. He’s the love of my life. And I know now that sleeping with ej was a huge mistake.

Brady: Ohh… I am so proud of you for figuring that out all on your own.

Belle: Brady, our problems started way before ej was in the picture, okay? I know that it’s not that baby’s fault, but… listen, I wish I could be the better person and just suck it up and forget that that little boy belongs to jan and shawn, but honestly… I don’t think I can do that.

Kristen: Oh, you’re evan frears, right? You have a son commissioner hernandez was raising for a while.

Evan: Unfortunately, my sister took him halfway around the world. I don’t know when I’ll see him again, but…I have another newborn son too, and I’m gonna be with him very soon.

Kristen: Ohh… wh-hold on. I thought the policy here was no visitors under two.

Evan: Well, I didn’t say that.

Kristen: Hey… are you saying that, uh, you’re getting outta here?

Evan: Yeah. I’m, uh… up for parole in a couple of weeks.

Kristen: Ha. No, you’re not. You have a rap sheet almost as long as mine, and you just got back here, after a prison break no less. I’m well aware of those consequences.

Evan: How do you know so much about me?

Kristen: Well, apparently you don’t know who you’re talking to. You see, I’m kristin dimera. I know all. And what I don’t know, I make it a point to finding out. So, mr. Evan frears, tell me. How are you getting outta here to see your son?

Orpheus: Are you still there?

Mitchell: How did you get access to confidential records?

Orpheus: Tip of the iceberg, governor. You might have thought you buried the, uh, the anderson file deep, but I’m afraid it looks like you’re sunk.

Mitchell: You son of a–

Orpheus: Easy there, ed. You might want to consider who you’re talking to. I know everything you did.

Mitchell: What do you want?

Orpheus: There ya go. That is exactly what I wanted to hear. If you’re washing with the bargain brand,

Brady: Look, you are a very good person, and yes, yes, shawn christian is jan’s baby, but it…is also shawn’s baby. And shawn has found a way to step up and be a parent. So you probably can too… especially now that jan is outta the picture. You know, that little boy is gonna need a mother.

Belle: We don’t even know that jan is gone. She’s been gone before.

Brady: Not “at the bottom of a river” gone.

Belle: Okay. Listen, even if I were going to try, I slept with ej. Shawn won’t even talk to me.

Brady: He loves you. We both know that, but he’s stubborn.

Belle: Ha. Most stubborn guy I know.

Brady: But you are the one that can get through to him. So talk to him. Look, belle, you’re not gonna get anywhere unless the two of you let each other know how you feel.

Shawn: If belle has something to say to me, she can say to herself.

Chloe: Okay, shawn. I know that you are mad, and I’m not making any excuses for her, but belle knows that what happened with ej was a mistake.

Shawn: A mistake? I could think of several other words for it.

Chloe: I’m pretty sure she would have some choice words for you as well. It’s not like nothing happened between you and jan the last couple of months.

Shawn: Well, I didn’t sleep with her.

Chloe: Okay. Maybe not that.

Shawn: Come on, chloe. We’ve been through this.

Chloe: I saw you kissing her.

Shawn: No, I did–no, I did not kiss her–she kissed me. Come on, gimme a break here.

Chloe: Okay, fine. Even so, you were running out to get her cheeseburgers at every hour of the day, you were rubbing her aching back when she was pregnant and gushing over your beautiful child together. I mean, come on, a baby… a baby bonds people. You felt that, didn’t you? And belle felt that too. When she saw you and jan together bonding. Do you think that was easy for her? The baby was never the problem. It was jan. Jan’s always been the problem, but she’s out of your lives now. And so is ej. So the only two people standing between you and belle are you and belle.

Shawn: It’s not that simple.

Chloe: Well, it’s only as complicated as you wanna make it. Come on, just… just call her, talk to her, try to figure things out. Try to find your way back to each other. ‘Cause I know if two people could do it, it’s you guys.

Mitchell: I’m sorry, paulina. I have to go. There’s been an emergency,

Paulina: But I just took dinner out of the oven.

Mitchell: I’m sorry, paulina. I’ll have to take a rain check.

Paulina: Oh, well that’s just too bad now–I hope that you take what we discussed under advisement. I mean, abraham, he would be the most worthy successor that you can imagine.

Mitchell: Yes, I-I will. Good night.

Abe: So paulina… price carver… you have some explaining to do.

Evan: I never said I was getting outta here.

Kristen: Oh, heaven. You are such a terrible liar. You know, this would be so much simpler if you just tell me everything.

Evan: I can’T.

Kristen: Hmm? You can’t? Oh… is daddy threatening you, hmm? I know orpheus can be so scary, but I promise you I’m scarier.

Evan: What the hell are you doing?

Kristen: I am gonna push this pencil through your eyeball and push your pea-sized brain out your skull unless you tell me how the hell you’re gonna break outta here.

Evan: I never said we’re gonna break out.

Kristen: Come on.

Evan: Oh god.

Kristen: Ha ha ha ha. Oh. Oh, you know what? I hear the wait for medical attention will take a long time. What did you say? Two to three weeks?

Evan: Okay! Okay! Okay. I’ll tell you. Announcer: Type 2 diabetes?

Kristen: Oh, so that’s what orpheus is up to. It’s very impressive.

Evan: You can’t tell my father I told you.

Kristen: Ohh…I won’t say a word, but you will.

Evan: I can’T.

Kristen: Quiet. Go get me a piece of paper. I got a new job for you, nurse evan. Delivery boy.

Mitchell: I had to tell the warden some cockamamie story about wanting to see my prison reforms in action.

Orpheus: [Chuckles] What prison reforms? The only thing you’ve done in office is line your pockets. You’re just like the rest of the suits, aren’t you? You lock guys like me up, working guys, and throw away the key, right? You sip your martinis and sell the prisons to the highest bidder. Where’s my martini, ed?

Mitchell: There must be something I can do for you. A transfer perhaps?

Orpheus: Ha ha ha ha. I’m not negotiating, governor. From the moment I was placed here, I started to work on a plan to get out. And here you are. Ha.

Mitchell: Sorry. That can’t be done.

Orpheus: Well, that’s too bad. But you seem like a smart guy. A smart guy would see… that the power has shifted. Now, you wouldn’t know that just looking at us, but right now, your only choice is to do precisely what I say. Otherwise, your shiny legacy of public service–well, I’m just gonna have to flush that right down the toilet. And you can say goodbye to your blissful retirement and your lucrative consulting gigs that you’ve got all lined up…and say hello to bruno, your new cellmate.

Mitchell: I can’t possibly justify this to the people.

Orpheus: You’re a politician, ed. Do what you do best. Lie.

Paulina: Abraham, I know your reputation took a hit because of my crazy scheme with price town. I wanna make it up to you.

Abe: By pitching me for a job that I don’t really want.

Paulina: Now, come on. Don’t tell me you’ve never seen yourself, you know, in the governor’s mansion… and with me as first lady on your arm?

Abe: Ah! Now I see what this is all about.

Paulina: Am I being selfish? Yes. Would I love to be first lady? Yes! And why? Because I’m proud of you and I’m proud to be your wife. And you’re a decent, honorable man. No one would make a better governor than you.

Chanel: So you guys just decided out of the blue that you’re not gonna respect my wishes?

Johnny: It’s not that we don’t want to.

Allie: We just can’T. Not anymore. This situation is driving all of us crazy, chanel. Look what just happened with my dad. He was so obsessed with winning my mom’s love that he went off the deep end.

Chanel: Oh, so you’re gonna kidnap me now?

Johnny: Chanel. Just–

Chanel: Do you guys think that I’m enjoying this? Do you think I’m just kicking back and watching the show? I’m not your mom. I’m not playing you against each other.

Johnny: Maybe not on purpose.

Chanel: Excuse me? Who got dumped…twice? Who got hurt…twice? Who had to watch both of you go after someone else? Okay? It’s not my fault. I didn’t create this messed-up situation.

Johnny: No, we know that, but you’re the only one who can fix it.

Chanel: You know what? I should just tell both of you to go to hell. But I’m not gonna do that… because you’re right. I need to make a choice.

Orpheus: Ah, just the man I wanted to see. It’s done my boy, all taken care of. Wait, what are you doing back here so soon? I told you to keep your head down–your shift can’t be over yet.

Evan: Dad, better take a look at this.

[Tense music]

Orpheus: You…idiot. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

Paulina: I’m sure chanel would love the perks of living in the governor’s mansion. And you would love the satisfaction of running the state properly. Helping the good people here. And with your heart breaking over lani and eli and the twins gone… what you need is a good distraction–to dive in head first into what you do best and to give the rest of us what we need. Governor abraham carver. Now, don’t tell me the thought has never crossed your mind.

Abe: [Small laugh] Well, if it had–

Paulina: Aha! I knew it! You just had to be pushed out of your comfort zone, and I was just the right woman to do it. Ah ha ha! Ooh. Now, if I just– just had a little more time with the–with the governor to plead your case. I wonder what was important to make him out of here like that?

Orpheus: You’re lucky that the governor’s still taking my calls.

Evan: Dad. I’m sorry. I–

Orpheus: Stop. What’s done is done. Forget about going back to the infirmary. Just sit tight where I can see you and keep your big mouth shut until the plan is executed.

Chloe: Hi.

Brady: Hi. Did shawn like his baby gift?

Chloe: Yeah, I think so, but he’s just…hi, belle. What are you doing here?

Brady: She was just ignoring her brother’s love life advice.

Chloe: Yeah. Two peas in a pod. Shawn was just doing the same with me. I was trying to talk some sense into him, but he was not being very receptive.

Belle: Well, yeah, he’s almost as stubborn as me.

[Phone rings] That’s shawn.

Chloe: Well, answer it.

[Beep]

Belle: Hi.

Shawn: Hey, uh, I was hoping that we could talk. Is there a, uh, a time that you could come over?

Belle: I could come over now.

Chanel: I didn’t think it’d be this hard to choose.

Johnny: Well, I’m endlessly charming and witty and…attractive. Allie is too, I guess.

Allie: Will you just be quiet?

Chanel: Listen, my first marriage, it lasted a day, and my second one wasn’t much longer. I wanna do it right this time. So, johnny, I’m sorry, but I can’t accept that ring.

Allie: Wait, so are you saying that…you choose me?

Chanel: I’m not choosing either one of you.

Allie: But you just said–

Chanel: I said, I will make a decision, but just let me sleep on it. I-I can’t make a decision with both of you staring at me.

Johnny: That’s fine. We get that.

Allie: Yeah. Of course, we do.

Chanel: Yeah. I’ll see you tomorrow.

Allie: Good night.

Johnny: Sweet dreams. So…when she does make her decision, are you gonna be able to accept the fact that it’s me?

Allie: I should have absorbed you in the womb.

Johnny: No, seriously. We’re gonna be cool… whatever she chooses? Just with everything going on with mom and us taking each of our dad’s sides and all this stuff with chanel… I miss my first best friend.

Allie: I do too.

Johnny: So we’re gonna be cool no matter what happens?

Allie: Yeah. We’re gonna be okay.

Johnny: All right.

Paulina: Oh, I’m so excited. I knew it. I knew you’d be on board with this.

Abe: Well, governor mitchell hasn’t endorsed me yet.

Paulina: Oh, ha ha ha…

[Phone chimes] Oh. Mm. Ooh, look, the governor’s giving a press conference right now! Quick, quick, turn on the tv, abe, come on. Oh, this is it! This is it. Oh, abe, abe, it’s happening, it’s happening, abe.

Mitchell: As my constituents are aware, my term is ending in november. And before I depart,R. I would like to talk to you about a constituent named…

[Paulina mouthing words] Milo harp.

Paulina: What? Who in the hell is milo harp?

Abe: Orpheus.

Paulina: What? Who is orpheus?

Mitchell: I am hereby issuing him a full pardon.

Abe: What?

Mitchell: The same goes for his son, christian maddox, aka evan frears.

Orpheus: We did it. Should be happening as we speak.

Evan: And the first thing I’m going to do when I get outta here is claim my son.

Shawn: It’s okay, daddy turned off the radio. I feel the same way about taylor.

Kristen: Don’t you worry, rachel. Mommy’s coming. Mommy’s coming.

Brady: Kristen called me.

Chloe: What? What did she want? I’m sorry.

Brady: Same thing she always wants. She wants to see rachel.

Chloe: Well, I think we should make this a kristen-free evening. What do you say?

Brady: That’s a good idea.

Chloe: What do you wanna watch baseball or…

Brady: I don’t care.

Chloe: Governor’s emergency press conference? Wonder what’s going on.

Mitchell: In addition, I am also issuing a full pardon to kristin dimera.

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Allie: I don’t know how to feel. It’s like one minute my mom and dad are getting married and then the next, he’s arrested for her kidnapping, and then she’s gone.

[Knocking at door] Uh, hey, someone’s at the door. So I have to go, but thank you for checking in on me, tripp, and tell joey and stephanie I say hey.

[Phone beeps] Hi, grandma kate.

Kate: Hi, honey. I just wanted to check on you– see how you’re doing.

Allie: [Sighs] How I’m doing? Um, well I’m just praying that my father isn’t a murderer.

Kate: Well, hopefully, today your prayers will be answered.

Allie: You don’t think he killed abigail?

Kate: No. No, I don’t, and I think maybe we’re going to get proof of that today.

Lucas: I just wish I could remember every single detail from that night.

Marlena: Well, I think the hypnosis got us part of the way there. Maybe we can get some– some more clarity after they interview sarah.

Lucas: [Sighs] What was sarah doing at the dimera mansion when I saw her?

Marlena: Only she has the answer to that.

Lucas: [Sighs] I hope she can prove to me and to rafe and to chad that I didn’t kill abigail.

Rafe: Chad, I just wanted to give you a heads-up. I’m bringing in a person of interest.

Chad: A per–a person of interest, what does that mean?

Rafe: Well, we aren’t sure yet.

Chad: All right, well, I’m comin’ down there.

Rafe: Uh, no. No, you’re not. No way in hell.

Maggie: Who are you?

Jada: Detective jada hunter, salem pd.

Maggie: And you have an objection to this marriage?

Sarah: Do you know her?

Xander: Never seen her before in my life.

Jada: I’m afraid I have to bring you in for questioning.

Maggie: Oh, no, xander. What have you done now?

Jada: Not him–her. I’m here for dr. Sarah horton.

Maggie: Sarah?

Sarah: Me? Why?

Xander: What could you possibly need to question sarah about?

Jada: The murder of abigail dimera.

[Dramatic music]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Chad: Well, I need to know what information this person has. Are they a suspect? Does it mean that lucas didn’t do it?

Rafe: Listen to me, chad. I’m doing everything by the book here, and you’ve shown to me that you can’t restrain yourself.

Chad: This is my wife’s murder we’re talking about.

Rafe: I understand that, chad. But if you go off the handle again, you could jeopardize the entire investigation.

Chad: Rafe, just tell me who it is.

Rafe: I’m sorry. When I know more, I will let you know, but I need you to promise me to stay out of it.

Chad: How–how the hell am I supposed to do that? You want me to find somebody to chain me to a chair?

Sonny: Oh, I could do that if you need me to.

[Cell phone beeps]

Xander: Well, detective hunter, you’ve obviously been given some bad information.

Jada: I don’t think so.

Maggie: How come I’ve never heard of you before?

Jada: I just got hired today.

Xander: [Laughs] That explains it.

Jada: Explains what, mr. Cook?

Xander: You’re anxious to prove yourself on your first day, but I promise you, harassing a couple of upstanding citizens isn’t the way. Go talk to commissioner hernandez about it.

Jada: He’s the one that sent me here.

Maggie: Rafe sent you, why?

Xander: Because he made a big mistake. Sarah doesn’t know anything about the murder of abigail dimera.

Jada: I’d like to hear her say that.

Sarah: I don’T.

Jada: That’s funny, because we have an eyewitness who puts you at the scene of the crime on the night mrs. Dimera was killed.

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Allie: What I don’t understand is, at the wedding, my dad admitted to kidnapping my mom, so why is he pleading not guilty?

Kate: Well, because I convinced him to fight the charges.

Allie: Why?

Kate: Because I was afraid that if he confessed to kidnapping your mom, that they would just go ahead and charge him for abigail’s murder.

Allie: Are you sure he didn’t do it?

Kate: Allie, of course he didn’t do it.

Allie: I don’t wanna believe it either, but if my dad was capable of kidnapping my mom, lying about it for months, keeping it from all of us…

Kate: [Sighs] Look, um, there’s something that I have to talk to you about.

Chanel: Johnny. What are you doing here?

Johnny: Uh, waiting for you. Look, I need you, chanel.

Chanel: Well, I’m right here.

Sonny: So you need me to stop you from going to the police station?

Chad: No, I need to go to the police station–

Sonny: I don’t think that’s–

Chad: Stop! I wanna find out who killed my wife!

Sonny: And you will! You will, okay? But in order for rafe to find out who killed her, he needs to be able to focus on the case instead of dealing with you.

Chad: All right, so well then, what do I do then? Just sit here and do nothing while I’m losing my mind?

Sonny: I’ll keep you company, okay? I will help keep your mind off things until we have just a little bit more information.

Chad: And how am I supposed to think about anything else? Because I just keep running the same questions over and over again, which is, could it be true that lucas killed abby and could he be that desperate to protect his secret?

Sonny: I know. I mean, will was asking the same exact questions before he left.

Chad: Where’d he go?

Sonny: Some new project in hollywood. I–I practically had to force him to go.

[Scoffs]

Chad: And does he think that his dad could be the–the one who did it?

Sonny: No. No, and neither do I. It’s just not the lucas that either of us know.

Chad: Why? He kidnapped sami. He’s off the wagon. Who knows what he can do?

Sonny: Okay, fine, but we can’t jump to conclusions.

Chad: Yeah, well, you and will should probably accept the fact it could be him.

Sonny: Okay, and you have to accept the fact that these new pieces of information coming out could totally vindicate him.

Chad: Oh, we’ll see.

Sonny: We all want the same thing, chad. All right? The truth, and it’s rafe’s job to find that. So just let him do his job. Okay?

Rafe: Excuse me.

Marlena: Of course.

Rafe: Sarah is being brought in as we speak. In the meantime, lucas, I’ll need to get a statement from you.

Lucas: All right, I’ll say whatever you need me to say.

Rafe: Yeah, well, just explain everything that happened that night– whatever you remember.

Lucas: All right. I’m ready. I mean, I can do that now.

Rafe: Great. I’ll just grab my recorder.

[Dramatic music]

Lucas: Thank you for helping me remember. I mean, I know it was a lot to ask after everything I did to sami.

Marlena: You know, I can’t begin to understand why you did what you did, and I certainly don’t condone it.

Lucas: I’m so sorry that I hurt her. I’m sorry I hurt you and my kids, and I know I lost sami forever, and I know it’s my own damn fault.

Marlena: I don’t disagree with you there.

Lucas: But now that i remember seeing sarah at the mansion, I can remember more, right? I mean, that’s possible, right?

Marlena: It certainly is possible for memories to come back days, even weeks after hypnosis.

Lucas: Good, ’cause I kind of feel like it’s doing that now. I feel like, you know, the fog’s clearing.

Marlena: That would be good.

Lucas: I hope so. I just hope that sarah can prove that it wasn’t me–that it wasn’t me who hurt abigail.

Xander: Wait, who is this person who claims they saw sarah?

Maggie: And what exactly did they see?

Jada: I can’t give you that information, except to say that the eyewitness placed your daughter at the dimera mansion on the night of the murder.

Xander: Oh, well, I can assure you that sarah was nowhere near the mansion that night, and wouldn’t have even had a reason to go there, right?

Sarah: It’s not true.

Sonny: Chad, come on, buddy. You’re gonna wear a hole in the floor.

Chad: Can’t sit still. I don’t know what to do with all of this anger and guilt.

Sonny: G–guilt about what? You didn’t do anything wrong.

Chad: Guess you have talked to ej.

Sonny: Ej? Why–what would ej have to say?

Chad: He’s bitter that kate let him rot in prison when she knew that lucas was the one that kidnapped sami, and what he didn’t know was that I knew about it too.

Sonny: I’m sorry–wait, what? You knew?

Chad: Yeah, I discovered lucas planting the evidence that incriminated ej in the first place, and I kept quiet.

Sonny: Why?

Chad: ‘Cause he was trying to cut me out of dimera, and he kept–he kept trying to cause trouble with abby and me.

Sonny: So you sent your brother to jail?

Chad: Yeah, I’m a great brother.

Sonny: I’m not saying it’s something you should be proud of, but I mean, I’m sure you had your reasons.

Chad: Yeah, I had my reasons.

Sonny: So what now? Is ej gonna press charges?

Chad: No. Not if I sign over all of my shares of dimera to him.

Sonny: Are you gonna do that?

Allie: This sounds serious, grandma.

Kate: It is serious.

[Sighs] Um, you were talking about your dad and your mom and the kidnapping, and, um–

[Knocking at door]

Allie: Um, hang on.

[Door clicks open] Oh, hi.

Marlena: Hello, sweetheart.

Allie: I have both my grandmas visiting. Well, come in.

Marlena: I didn’t know you were going to be here.

Kate: Yeah, well, I came over to tell allie about lucas’ hypnosis session with you, and maybe you can tell us both now. Were you able to get him to go under?

Marlena: I was.

Kate: So did he remember anything about the night of abigail’s murder?

Marlena: He did. I wasn’t going to discuss it with you, except that lucas has asked me to share whatever he recalled with his family, and yes, he did remember going to the mansion that night.

Kate: Oh, god.

Allie: Did he do it, grandma? Did he kill aunt abigail?

Marlena: Uh, he remembers getting there, and nobody answered the door, so he went around the back through the french doors.

Allie: [Sighs] So he was definitely at the mansion?

Marlena: He was, and he was making himself a drink when the knife he was cutting the lemon with slipped, and he cut himself.

Kate: Oh, my god, so he didn’t use the knife on abigail.

Allie: Did he remember anything else?

Marlena: He did. He said there was somebody else there that night.

[Recorder beeps]

Rafe: So tell me again how you entered the dimera mansion.

Lucas: I let myself in through the living room doors.

Rafe: And what did you do once you were inside?

Lucas: I made myself a drink, and um, I went to cut a lemon, but my hands were shaky and the knife slipped, and it sliced my hand.

Rafe: And what happened next?

Lucas: I walked toward the foyer, and that’s when I saw her.

Rafe: Who did you see?

Lucas: Sarah horton.

Rafe: Did she see you?

Lucas: No. No, she was agitated. She was running towards the door.

Rafe: Agitated?

Lucas: Yeah, I’d say she was in a total panic.

Sarah: Actually, I did have a reason to go to the mansion that night.

Maggie: Sweetheart…

Jada: What was the reason?

Sarah: To see abigail.

Xander: Sarah, you don’t have to do this.

Sarah: I want to.

Jada: Why would you be looking for your cousin?

Sarah: I had a conversation with dr. Marlena evans that day.

Jada: The psychiatrist?

Sarah: Yeah, she’s, um, she’s been treating me.

Jada: I understand you’ve recently been through a trauma.

Maggie: A trauma? She was kidnapped. She was drugged. She was held hostage by a maniac.

Xander: I don’t see what this has to do with anything.

Jada: What was the conversation you had with dr. Evans?

Sarah: We, uh, we talked about adjusting my meds, and she suggested that I go speak to abigail, because she’d been through something similar.

Jada: You think that was a good idea?

Sarah: Yes.

Jada: So you admit you went to see her that night?

[Dramatic music]

Chanel: I’m really sorry your family’s going through this.

Johnny: Thanks. I just want my dad to be okay.

Chanel: Well, he seems like a tough guy, kind of like his son.

Johnny: [Chuckles] Yeah, I don’t always feel that way.

Chanel: Are you kidding me? Look at what you’ve gone through this year. You literally battled the freaking devil for your soul, and you came out on the other side.

Johnny: I still lost you.

Chanel: [Sighs] Things happen, G.

Johnny: Yeah, yeah. Yeah, things happen. I mean, my mom and dad, they could’ve found a way back to each other, but now my mom left town. No one knows if or when she’ll ever come home. My uncle chad just lost my aunt abigail forever, and I don’t want that to happen to us.

Chanel: I’m not going anywhere. I’m still your friend

Johnny: But I want more than that. Look, I wanna give us another try. Before the devil ruined everything, you and I were so happy. We were so happy. Meeting you, falling in love with you, getting married in italy–that was the best time of my life, and I think that you were pretty happy too.

Chanel: So much has happened since then.

Johnny: Not for me, because the feelings are still just as strong. They never went away. But these are just words. I wanna show you

you never know

what opportunities

Chanel: Giovanni, what–what is this? What are you doing?

Johnny: Open it.

Chanel: This was my engagement ring.

Johnny: Yeah.

Chanel: But I threw it at you.

Johnny: No, you threw it at the devil. I found it stashed in a bureau. The second I picked it up, I just–all these memories, they came rushing back. You remember that day we were walking by that church I used to go to when I was ten?

Chanel: Yeah, I was staring up at the stained glass, and it was so beautiful, and then i turned around, and you were down on one knee.

Johnny: You know, I put that ring on your finger. You said it was the most beautiful thing you’d ever seen.

Chanel: And you said I was the most beautiful thing you’d ever seen.

Johnny: You still are. We were married that night, and you called it the most romantic day of your life.

Chanel: Why are you doing this? I already told you what I needed right now, and you said that you would respect my wishes.

Johnny: I tried, chanel! I tried, okay? So hard. But I can’t do it. I just can’t keep pretending that I’m not still in love with you.

[Dramatic music]

Allie: Dad saw sarah in the mansion the night of the murder?

Marlena: That’s what he said.

Kate: But what the hell was she doing there?

Marlena: We don’t know. Rafe is sending a detective to talk to her. Maybe she can remember something that could help lucas.

Kate: Yeah, well, assuming she’s not the murderer.

Allie: Why would sarah kill abigail?

Kate: I don’t know. I don’t know, but anything’s possible.

Marlena: Rafe said he would contact me if has any news at all, so if I hear from him, I will let you know.

Kate: Look, I wanna thank you for helping. I know that–I know that you’re upset with me and with lucas, so…

Allie: Wait, what? Grandma kate, why would she be upset with you?

Chad: Ej can have my shares. I don’t care about them. They mean nothing to me.

Sonny: Really? You don’t–you don’t care about them at all?

Chad: No, honestly, I owe him after what I did. This morning, he pointed out my hypocrisy.

Sonny: Hypocrisy? Your hypoc–how are you a hypocrite?

Chad: Well, I went after him for allowing clyde weston to stay free when he was a threat to the family. Meanwhile, I did the exact same thing with lucas.

Sonny: Okay, well, I don’t think it’s fair to compare lucas to clyde weston.

Chad: He kidnapped sami and it may have cost abby her life.

Sonny: Okay, we don’t know that.

Chad: Well, if it is true, and lucas did kill her, then I could’ve prevented it if I told the truth. He would be behind bars, and abby could be alive still.

Sonny: Okay, chad.

Chad: If that is true, I will never forgive myself.

Sarah: I didn’t say that I was at the mansion. I just said that I was planning on speaking to abigail.

Jada: Seems like you’re parsing your words, dr. Horton. Were you there or weren’t you?

Maggie: You have no right to harass my daughter.

Jada: I just want her to answer the question.

Xander: Sarah, don’t say another word.

Jada: Please stay out of it, mr. Cook.

Xander: Listen to me, sarah. You don’t have to answer anything. You don’t have to talk to her at all if you don’t want to.

Jada: He’s right, but it would make me wonder what it is you’re hiding.

Xander: Detective, that’s enough. In case you haven’t noticed, you interrupted our wedding, and I’m gonna have to ask you to leave.

Rafe: You said sarah headed for the door? Did she run off?

Lucas: She stopped in the doorway.

Rafe: Why did she stop?

Lucas: I think she dropped something.

Rafe: Did you see what it was? Was it a knife? After trying lots of things to manage her

Johnny: Look, I wanted to be patient. I tried to give you your space, but I watched my parents’ lives fall apart. I watched my uncle chad have his heart ripped out, and all i could think about was just how– how quickly it can all go away. One minute, you’re starting your new life together; the next–gone, and so it became impossible to wait… because every minute that goes by without me telling you how I feel is a minute wasted, and I’m not gonna do it. I’m not gonna stand back and risk losing you, chanel, because I know that you’re the right person for me, and I’m the right person for you, and I know you might have feelings for my sister, but I believe in my soul that we belong together, and we can’t lose any more time.

[Dramatic music]

Will you marry me, chanel?

Marlena: You didn’t tell her?

Allie: Tell me what? Will somebody explain to me what’s going on?

Kate: I was about to tell you when um–when marlena knocked on the door. Allie, I just–I don’t know how to say it. I knew that your dad kidnapped your mom.

Allie: What? You knew the whole time?

Kate: No, I didn’T. I didn’t know the whole time. I found out after she had been rescued, because believe me, if–if I had known while she was still missing, I would’ve told someone.

Allie: Yeah, easy to say now. You let me go on and on about what a hero my dad was, and meanwhile, you knew–you knew that he was–I don’t even know what to call him.

Kate: He is still your father, allie.

Allie: No, he’s a kidnapper and maybe worse.

Kate: No, we don’t know that.

Allie: Why didn’t you say anything? You just sat at the wedding with your mouth shut while they– while they exchanged vows, they exchanged rings?

Kate: Yes. Yes, because I believed that they loved each other.

Allie: He kidnapped her! The whole thing was based on a lie. If chad hadn’t burst in, they’d be married right now.

Kate: Allie, I’m just– I am so sorry. I’m so sorry.

Allie: Does grandpa roman know?

Kate: Yes, he does, and um, he’s broken off our relationship. He doesn’t want to see or talk to me anymore.

Allie: Good. Neither do I.

Sonny: Just relax. Sit down. Okay, you gotta take one thing at a time, all right? Rafe is gonna find out if it was lucas or somebody else, and then he’s gonna bring that person to justice.

Chad: Great. I mean, as much as I want to find out who the killer is, it’s not gonna change anything. I mean, abby’s still gone. I’m nothing without her.

Sonny: Hey, knock it off, okay? That’s not true. You still have the kids.

Chad: Yeah, I’m about as good a father to them as I am a brother to ej.

Sonny: You are a great father, all right? You love them, and they know that.

Chad: Yeah, I love them with every fiber of my being, but it’s really hard to be a loving dad when you are so filled with…rage and regret.

Sonny: Chad, you’re doing your best.

Chad: Am I? Doesn’t feel that way. You know, when abby used to put them to bed, she would–she would always tell them this long, beautiful story with a new adventure every night. She would do all of the… voices and sing songs, and it was the best part of the day for all three of them and me most nights. It’s all–it’s all I got– just to read a chapter without breaking down in front of them.

Sonny: Okay, fine, but you’re with them, okay? And they feel that. You’re trying, and that’s all that matters.

Chad: Yeah, but what if it’s not enough? What if I’m not enough?

Sonny: Okay, hey, look at me. Listen to me. The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed–that you feel like you need backup, you call me, all right? I’m your friend. Actually, I’m your best friend the last time I checked. Okay, so if you need help sprucing up a story, taking the kids to the park, movie theater, I’m here. I’m here, no matter what, and that means I’m also here for you–any time you need to talk on the phone, any hour of the day or night.

Chad: [Sniffles] You’re running titan though.

Sonny: Doesn’t matter. I don’t care. I promise I’ll always make time for you, no matter what.

Rafe: So what sarah was looking at on the floor, was it a knife?

Lucas: I don’t know.

Rafe: What does that mean? You know, like, you didn’t see it, or you don’t remember?

Lucas: I do remember. It’s just her back was to me, and I saw her bend down to pick something up, and then she shoved it into her pocket, but i couldn’t make out what it was. Then she ran off. Sorry.

Rafe: Okay. So then what did you do next? Did you go after her?

Lucas: No.

Rafe: Did you go upstairs? Did you see abigail?

Jada: I’m afraid I can’t leave without getting answers to my questions.

Xander: You’ll get your answers, I assure you, but not right now.

Maggie: Please, detective. Give them a chance to get married.

Xander: I promise you, sarah will be in touch. But right now, we have to finish our wedding.

Jada: Is that what you want, dr. Horton?

Sarah: Baby, I’m so sorry. I can’t do this right now.

Xander: Sarah, I know this has been very upsetting, but clearly, the detective has made a big mistake.

Jada: So you’ve said.

Xander: Detective, please. Look, tomorrow, we’ll go down to the police station together, and we’ll straighten all this out. But right now, today, all I wanna do is marry you, to finally make you my wife, and– maggie, help me out here.

Maggie: We were almost up to the vows. It would be five more minutes, and the two of you would be married.

Sarah: Honey, I can’T. I can’T. This is–this is too much. Like, how can I give our wedding my full attention when–

Xander: None of this matters.

Sarah: I wanna cooperate. She’s trying to solve abigail’s murder, and I loved abigail. She rescued me. If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t be here with you now.

Maggie: I understand. Of course.

Sarah: You understand that I have to do everything I can to help–answer all of her questions? I’ll go with you.

Xander: Sarah, no.

Jada: Good decision.

Sarah: I have nothing to hide. I’ll make a statement. I’ll tell you anything you want.

Xander: Detective, can we– please, can you at least give us a moment alone?

[Dramatic music]

Lucas: I remember now. I remember; it’s all coming back to me. After sarah left, I didn’t go upstairs. I didn’t see abigail.

Rafe: What did you do?

Lucas: My hand–my hand was throbbing, and I looked down, and it was bleeding, and i didn’t wanna bleed all over the place, so–so I went back to the bar to grab another towel. Once I wrapped the towel around my hand, I went back out the way I came in.

Rafe: You left through the french doors?

Lucas: Yes!

Rafe: Okay, so where did you go?

Kate: Allie, if you could just give me a chance to explain–

Allie: There’s nothing to explain. You lied. You protected a criminal.

Kate: I protected my son, because I didn’t want him to go to prison.

Allie: I can’t listen to these excuses. Grandma, I have to get out of here. Can you watch henry?

Kate: I’ll watch henry.

Allie: No, you stay away from him. He’s sleeping; do you mind?

Marlena: No. But I do–but–

Chanel: Johnny, get up, get up!

Johnny: Okay, okay, okay, I’ll get up, because you asked me to. But I’m still waiting on an answer. You–you admitted how happy you were with me, and we would still be together right now if not for the devil.

Chanel: Maybe.

Johnny: No, not “maybe.” Right now, you and I would be looking forward to celebrating our first anniversary together.

Chanel: So much has happened since then.

Johnny: I know. I know, I know. And–and–and we’ve lost a lot of time, but we don’t have to lose any more. Look, I want you, chanel. I need you. I love you… and I know you love me.

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[Dramatic music]

Sonny: Here you go, man.

Chad: Thank you.

Sonny: [Sighs]

Chad: Did you hear something?

Sonny: Hear what?

Chad: It sounded like there was a car in the driveway.

Sonny: No, I didn’t– I didn’t hear anything. We’re safe.

Chad: That’s right. It happens all the time. I hear a car in the driveway, or someone outside the door, and for a moment, I think that it’s her, and she’s gonna walk into the room and light it up with her smile. Every morning, before I wake up, before I open up my eyes, there’s a–a second or two while I’m still half asleep, and–and I think to myself that when i roll over, she’s gonna be right there next to me.

[Sobbing] But she’s not– but she’s not at the door, and she’s not lying in bed next to me, and she never will be.

[Sobbing] I’m sorry.

Sonny: Come on, man. You don’t have to apologize.

Chad: [Sobbing] It’s just–it’s just that i feel–I feel so lost, and I– and this just takes everything that I have to hold it all together.

Sonny: You don’t have to– chad, hey.

[Glass clanks]

Sonny: You don’t have to.

Chad: [Crying]

Lucas: I staggered out the doors, and I remember thinking I had to get out of there as soon as possible. But I was so drunk. I kept falling. But I kept gettin’ up, and I made it. I made it to the salem inn.

Rafe: So you went straight to the inn from there?

Lucas: Yeah! Yeah! I mean, I don’t know how I ended up in my room, but– you know what this means? This means I didn’t do it, rafe! I didn’t do it! I didn’t go upstairs! I didn’t kill abigail! I didn’t do it! I didn’t kill her!

Jada: I’ll wait in the foyer for you, dr. Horton.

Maggie: I’ll walk you out, detective.

Xander: Sarah, this is crazy. There’s no reason for you to answer questions about abigail. You didn’t go over there.

Sarah: Yeah, but I wanted to.

Xander: But you didn’T. You said it yourself. You loved her. You had no reason to hurt your cousin.

Sarah: But what if I did?

Xander: Don’t even think that.

Sarah: I don’t remember everything from that night, xander.

Xander: So what?

Sarah: So what? You know that I have been hallucinating, seeing kristen all over the place. It happened that night that I saw victor with the pen. I thought it was a syringe and he was coming after me.

Xander: We don’t have to talk about it now.

Sarah: I attacked nicole. I pulled a knife on chanel.

Xander: And they’re both fine.

Sarah: What if I did the same thing to abigail? What if I went over there that night, and I thought that I saw kristen and I murdered her?

Kate: Well, looks like I’ve screwed up my relationship with my granddaughter as well.

Marlena: I wouldn’t give up on her just yet.

Kate: I don’t know, I mean, she’s–she’s been through so much, and I just made things worse for her. But you–you didn’t mean to hurt her.

Kate: That doesn’t matter. She hates me. She hates lucas. She shouldn’t be alone right now.

Marlena: Yeah, I know you’re worried about her, but you can’t be the person to be there for her.

Kate: No, I can’T. So I’m just grateful that she’s surrounded by other people who love her.

Johnny: You do still love me, don’t you? I can see it. I can see it in your eyes.

Chanel: Yes. Yes, I do, I–I love you too.

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Xander: Why not? I mean, if kristen hadn’t shipped you off to that godforsaken island, we’d have celebrated our first anniversary by now. I don’t see any reason to wait. Unless you’ve changed your mind?

Sarah: No, no. No, I can’t wait to marry you. But, like–but don’t you want a wedding with all of your family and friends?

Xander: [Snorts] Those are few and far between for me, I’m afraid. My best–my only mate just reminded me there’s no guarantees in this life. You have to seize the day.

Sarah: Carpe diem. We learned that the hard way, didn’t we?

[Chuckles]

Xander: [Sighs] The only thing–the only person I need for a real wedding is my bride, the woman I love with all my heart and soul. So, sarah horton…

Sarah: Mm-hmm?

Xander: Will you marry me, today?

Sarah: [Laughing] Yes!

Xander: [Sighs]

Sarah: Now you can put that ring back on my finger.

Gwen: [Groans] Great. Maybe I should phone up “law & order: Special library unit” to find out the case of the missing bloody pages.

Roy: Rizczech.

Gwen: Roy. What’s up?

Roy: Brought you some company. Meet your new cell mate.

[Dramatic music]

Nancy: [Chuckles] Well, if it isn’t my least favorite…weasel. Hmm, have you heard the news?

Leo: You’re leaving town to join the circus? I always thought you’d make a great lion tamer.

Nancy: [Chuckles] You think you’re so damn funny, don’t you?

Leo: Ugh, what is your news? I don’t have time for schmoozing.

Nancy: Just forget about it. It’s all about my fella, and what’s it to you anyway?

Leo: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Your fella? Clyde weston?

Nancy: Yes. He was exonerated. He has an airtight alibi for the night that abigail was killed.

Leo: Whoa. Color me shocked.

Nancy: I told you all along that he was innocent. The only thing that he’s guilty of is, well, buying a piece of stolen jewelry. The person that he bought it from, that’s the real killer.

Marlena: I want to take you back to june 10th. Do you know where you were?

Lucas: I’m at the pub.

Marlena: Are you alone?

Lucas: No, my mom’s here with me. She just told me that abigail knows the truth. She knows that I’m the one who kidnapped sami.

Marlena: Okay. Tell me what happened next.

Lucas: I’m freaking out. I know that if abigail writes about it, if she–if she tells anybody, if she tells ej, that that’s it for me.

[Breathes shakily] My mom’s trying to tell me that abigail isn’t gonna say anything, but I– I don’t believe her.

Marlena: And then what?

Lucas: She–she left. And I, uh… I’m going around the bar. I’m grabbing a bottle of liquor.

Marlena: What happened next?

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Gwen: You’re my new cellmate?

Kristen: Disappointed?

Gwen: Bit surprised. I mean, how does a mastermind criminal like kristen dimera end up here?

Kristen: [Chuckles] By choice.

Gwen: So in other words, you mean the authorities have finally caught up to you, then?

Kristen: Oh, please. I could have outrun those morons for the rest of my life. But I missed my little girl. I couldn’t bear the thought of never seeing her again.

Gwen: Well, that is just bloody fantastic. Not only am I stuck behind bars, but now I have to bunk with the woman who destroyed my relationship with the love of my life.

Xander: About your ring…

Sarah: You still have it, right? Kristen gave it back to you when she was pretending to be me and called off the wedding.

Xander: She did. But, um…

Sarah: But what?

Xander: I’m no longer in possession of it.

Sarah: Did you throw it away when you thought that I broke your heart?

Xander: Of course not. I wouldn’t do that with something as important as your engagement ring.

Sarah: Oh, thank god.

Xander: No, I sold it.

Sarah: What?

Xander: There was something I really needed to buy.

Sarah: What?

Xander: This.

Sarah: Oh, it’s beautiful. It’s–it’s very different than the other one. Is that the idea behind it? Was it, you just wanted to get me something new? A fresh start?

Xander: I, um– I didn’t buy this ring for you.

Sarah: Mm. Who’d you buy it for?

Xander: Gwen.

Gwen: You sold my ring to buy one for gwen?

Xander: [Sighs] Sarah, you have to understand. At the time, I thought there was no hope for us. I had no idea you were trapped on that island. I thought you’d run off with rex and wanted nothing more to do with me.

Sarah: Mm, and that was before I’d been given a second dose of a mind-altering drug by the woman you were about to marry.

Xander: I’m so sorry, sarah. Look, if I had known what gwen was capable of, the lengths she was gonna go to, I never would have bought this ring.

Sarah: I know. And obviously, I understand why gwen was so desperate to hold on to you. I just wish she would have chosen to do something a little less extreme, like challenge me to a cage fight or a duel or something.

Xander: She put your life in danger with that drug. I’ll–I’ll never forgive her.

Sarah: Then how about we forget her? Hmm? My meds are working. I mean, it’s probable that the hallucinations have just stopped, so–

Xander: I hope so. I know how terrifying they’ve been for you, looking at someone and seeing kristen dimera instead.

Sarah: And wanting to kill them. Xander, I’m– I’m so lucky that there was always a third person there to talk me down. I could’ve really hurt someone.

Kristen: Don’t blame all of this on me.

[Chuckles] You wouldn’t even be with xander if I hadn’t shipped sarah off to that island.

Gwen: Oh. Oh, kristen, darling, I’m so very grateful to you. I mean, look around here. I’m living the dream, thanks to you.

Kristen: Well, I can’t help it if you’re not smart enough to stay out of this joint.

Gwen: Excuse me, I am the one who helped keep you out of prison. You blackmailed me into helping you escape. You said if I didn’t, you would tell xander the truth.

Kristen: And when xander started looking into sarah’s disappearance, I’m the one who gave you the mask.

Gwen: So that I could pose as sarah and go to him and tell him to leave her alone and go back to me, which I did.

Kristen: And did he buy it?

Gwen: Yes, but–

Kristen: But nothing.

[Chuckles] Oh, my god. I gave you everything you needed to walk down that aisle with that stupid ape, and abigail is the one who got in your way. So if you want to blame someone for destroying your relationship, blame your little sister.

Leo: The cops already have someone in custody for abigail’s murder.

Nancy: Already? Who? Lucas horton?

Leo: Mm-hmm.

Nancy: That’s impossible. He’s abigail’s uncle. He loved her.

Leo: I assume he loved his fiancée too, and yet he’s accused of kidnapping her. Sounds like herr horton was on quite a crime spree.

Nancy: This isn’t possible. I’ve known lucas for years. He’s–he’s incapable of murder. It must be the brain tumor.

Leo: He has a brain tumor? The article didn’t mention that.

Nancy: Oh, that’s right. He made it up.

Leo: He lied about having a terminal illness? Even I’ve never sunk that low. Well, I don’t know if he’s lost his marbles or what, but he sure sounds guilty to me.

Nancy: No, lucas has done some terrible things in his life, but he would never have killed abigail. The police are barking up the wrong tree. Psoriatic arthritis,

Clyde: Man, I could lose everything, thanks to you. My job, my girl, my freedom. But I’m gonna get me some payback when I sue you and the rest of the keystone cops for false arrest.

Jada: You could sue, but you’d lose.?

Jada: I’m sure commissioner hernandez explained that he had every right to bring you in. You’d been in possession of stolen property which was linked to a murder.

Clyde: Young lady, I was wronged by the cops, and I’m gonna hold ’em accountable.

Jada: Fine, bring your suit. But just know that if you do, what you did to ej dimera will most likely get dragged into this.

Clyde: How do you know about that?

Jada: Admittedly, it’s his word against yours, but a good prosecutor could really build a strong case against you. And from what I hear, melinda trask is desperate for a win and will do anything to get it. So instead of borrowing trouble, why don’t you back off?

Clyde: Who the hell are you?

Jada: Jada hunter. Pleasure to meet you, mr. Weston.

Clyde: I’m gonna take my break.

Rafe: I have to admit, that was very impressive.

Jada: Does that mean I’m hired?

Sarah: So what are you gonna do with that ring? Do not say give it to me.

Xander: Of course not. I’m gonna trade it in. I bought this at the same pawn shop that I sold yours, so I can just do a simple swap, and then we can get married.

Sarah: Do you think they still have my ring?

Xander: I’m very optimistic.

Sarah: Hmm, okay. Well, then all we need is someone to officiate.

Xander: Your mum can do it.

Sarah: My mother?

Xander: She got ordained online. Yeah, last fall, she married justin and bonnie.

Sarah: Oh, I bet victor loved that.

Xander: Actually, I heard he behaved himself and they had a lovely ceremony. In fact, there’s a rumor going around that bonnie and vic are getting on rather well. And if that’s possible, then pulling off our wedding should be a piece of cake.

Sarah: So we’re really doing this.

Xander: We are really doing this.

Sarah: [Squeals]

Xander: [Chuckles]

Gwen: You want me to blame abigail for my troubles?

Kristen: Well, I guess you can’t blame her that much since she’s dead, but don’t take your frustration out on me.

Gwen: Doesn’t really leave too many people to take them out on, does it? Why are you looking at me like that?

Kristen: Well… it just occurred to me that your sister was viciously murdered, stabbed repeatedly in her own bed. Clearly whoever did that was filled with rage.

Gwen: Or maybe it was a robbery, and abigail was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Kristen: [Chuckles] No, I don’t think so. Mm-mm. See, I think this was personal. See, whoever came at abigail with that knife hated her with a passion. Like you, gwen. See, you despised your sister for exposing you right before you were about to marry the love of your life. You came so close, and she took it all away.

Gwen: So I’m your prime suspect then, am I?

Kristen: Mm.

Gwen: You know what? I think you’ve been reading too many of these.

Kristen: Are you saying that you didn’t have a motive?

Gwen: I had motive, yes. But you see, there’s a tiny little problem there with your theory. I couldn’t have killed abigail. You know why? ‘Cause I was locked up in here.

Kristen: Mm.

Marlena: Lucas, you took a bottle of liquor from behind the bar at the pub. Did you–did you stay there and drink it?

Lucas: No. No, I went to the park.

[Groans] I was beyond upset. I knew if abigail told anyone what I had done, I’d lose sami. I’d lose everything. I just–I just wanted to forget, so I kept drinking. But then…

[Grunts] I left.

Marlena: Where did you go when you left the park?

Lucas: Abigail. Abigail, it’s your uncle lucas. I need to talk to you now.

[Breathing heavily] Oh, my god. Oh, my god, I was there. I went to see abigail.

Nancy: Clyde?

Clyde: Oh, nancy.

Nancy: Clyde… I heard you were released.

Clyde: Yeah. Good to be out. Even better to see you.

Nancy: Mm. I’m glad. So I hear you have an airtight alibi?

[Both sigh] The security footage from the dock.

Clyde: Yeah. Kind of glad big brother caught me fishing.

Nancy: Well, like I said, I’m glad for you. I mean, I know you’ve done some questionable things, but, clyde, I knew there was no way you could have killed that innocent young woman in cold blood.

Clyde: That’s one crime I swear to you I did not commit.

[Sighs] But I have to admit, not all my misdeeds are in the past.

Nancy: What do you mean?

Clyde: I owe you an apology. It was dead wrong of me to give you that stolen bracelet.

Leo: Hey!

Xander: Watch it.

Leo: Oh. [Gasps] My, my, what do we have here?

[Gasps] Xandy. I’ve dreamt about this day. The answer’s yes.

Xander: Just be careful with that.

Leo: What, it’s not for me?

Xander: Course it’s not for you, you idiot. It’s for sarah. We’re getting married today.

Leo: What about gwen? Oh, is she just out of sight, out of mind?

Xander: Gwen destroyed our relationship when she poisoned sarah with that second dose of rolf’s drug.

Leo: Well, if you’re getting married today, she must be okay now.

Xander: Gwen didn’t cause any permanent damage, thank god, but sarah’s been struggling for months. They’ve only just figured out her dose, and she’s finally back in her right mind.

Leo: Are you sure about that? I mean, she’d have to be nuts to marry you with that heinous ring.

Xander: I have a wedding to get to.

Leo: Yeah, for the record, gwen only did what she did because she loved you. And you led her to believe you loved her too, or have you forgotten? It wasn’t that long ago you were putting a ring on her finger.

Kristen: So… you were in prison when abigail was murdered? Huh?

[Chuckles]

Roy: Hey, rizczech.

Gwen: Oh, hi, roy.

Roy: Mm-mm. You missed bed check. Where the hell have you been?

Gwen: That’s right. And thanks to abigail outing me at my wedding, I was already serving my time here for helping you kidnap her.

Kristen: Hmm. And giving sarah another dose of that drug? Yeah, word gets around.

Gwen: So then since I was locked up, it should be obvious to you now I could not have possibly killed my sister.

Kristen: Hmm. Well, I suppose, to the average person, I’d consider that an airtight alibi. But a criminal mastermind like me? There’s plenty of ways of getting in and out of this place if you know what you’re doing.

Gwen: Mm. And if you happen to have a woman that looks exactly like you and who is willing to take your place.

Kristen: Well, they say everyone has a twin.

Gwen: Well, not me. I don’T. No. No twins, no friends, and…no way out.

Kristen: Aww. Well, then I guess you’re right, gwen. Hmm? You do have an alibi.

Maggie: Oh, sarah. Oh, my goodness, are you a sight for sore eyes.

Sarah: Hi, mom. What’s wrong?

Maggie: Oh. [Chuckles] I was just reading about lucas.

Sarah: [Sighs]

Maggie: You know, I am still– I’m trying to process that he’s the one that kidnapped sami.

Sarah: [Sighs] You know, as a kidnap victim myself, I can tell you that some people will just go to extremes for love.

Maggie: [Sighs] Yeah. And as awful as holding sami captive was, I cannot believe that he is the one that murdered abigail.

Sarah: No, I–I don’t– I don’t think so either. But it does sound like he fell off the wagon pretty hard.

Maggie: Yeah. He must have been in a very– a very dark and desperate place. And god knows I know about that myself. Hey, but you know what? The lucas that I know, he’s not capable of that kind of violence.

Sarah: Yeah. I agree, mom.

Maggie: I wish someone would convince the police.

Rafe: Detective hunter, as much as I appreciate the assist with clyde, we still do have to go through the formality of this interview.

Jada: Course, commissioner. Steve johnson let me know that you’re very diligent.

Rafe: Oh, well, he had many good things to say about you as well. In fact, he couldn’t recommend you highly enough.

Jada: Well, that’s very kind of you, but he was one of my father’s oldest friends, so you should probably take it with a grain of salt.

Rafe: Ah, yes. Marcus hunter.

Jada: He was a doctor here in salem for years. He always said that this was a great place to live. So when I heard you were down a couple detectives, I took that as an opportunity to bone up on the abigail dimera case.

Rafe: Clearly.

Jada: So, uh, mr. Weston, his alibi, is it solid?

Rafe: Yeah, rock-solid. Time-stamped security footage. But we do have another suspect in custody.

Jada: Lucas horton. I read about that. But unless there’s something you’re holding back, it doesn’t seem like you have much to hold him on.

Rafe: Well, I don’t have a problem telling you that the evidence we have against him is, well, thin. But we are working on that right now.

Marlena: So you went to the dimera house that night.

Lucas: I was banging on the front door. I was yelling for abigail.

Marlena: Did she answer?

[Knocking at door]

Lucas: Abigail, I know you’re in there; open up. No, no she didn’t answer. I tried the door, but it was locked.

[Dramatic music]

Marlena: Lucas, did you leave?

Lucas: No. I went in through the french doors. Abigail, are you in here? Abigail! She wasn’t there, so I decided to fix myself a drink and wait.

[Lid clatters]

[Burps] I was slicing a lemon, and the knife slipped. Aah! Ow!

[Groaning] Ow! [Groans] Ow.

[Groans]

Marlena: So that’s how you cut your hand? It was on the knife that you used to cut the lemon.

Lucas: Yes.

Marlena: What did you do next? Did you leave?

Lucas: No. No, I started slicing another lemon for my drink, and that’s when I heard a noise from upstairs.

Gwen: There’s just so much that I wish I’d done differently.

Kristen: Regrets are a waste of time, sister.

Gwen: All I have is bloody time. You were right. If I had been more clever, careful, if I hadn’t made so many stupid mistakes, I’d still be with xander.

Kristen: You are better off without him. The guy is a monster who made me think that my baby was dead.

Gwen: That’s only because he couldn’t bear to tell sarah that she’d lost her own.

Kristen: Oh, oh. So…he did it for love, and that makes it okay?

Gwen: No, I didn’t say that.

Kristen: Oh, good, good. Good, because what–what he did was sick and wrong and twisted.

[Sighs] I mean, sarah did give me rachel back. I mean, I did have to chase her all the way to paris.

Gwen: So you don’t blame her, then?

Kristen: No. No, I don’T. She was a grieving mother. And xander made her pain a thousand times worse with his lies.

[Chuckles] So hey, if she wants to be with him, let her have him. You just gotta sit back and relax and just watch their relationship combust on its own.

Gwen: Yeah, like that’s ever gonna happen.

Kristen: [Chuckles] I don’t know. What I’ve seen is, uh, sarah is still a bit…off.

Maggie: Come on. As worried as I am about lucas…

Sarah: Mm-hmm.

Maggie: Right now, I want to hear from you. How are you doing, sweetheart?

Sarah: I’m doing better. Yeah, I, uh–my hallucinations are under control, thanks to my meds. And…I haven’t had a kristen sighting in a couple days, which is good.

Maggie: I’m glad. You know, I was really worried that what gwen did to you would keep you from getting on with your life.

Sarah: Yeah, I don’t think that you have to be worried. I’m, um… I’m hopeful about the future. And I want to seize the day.

Maggie: Okay.

Sarah: So…are you busy?

Maggie: Uh, no. [Chuckles] Why?

Sarah: Xander and I were wondering if you would marry us.

Maggie: Oh, now?

Sarah: Mm-hmm. Yeah, we don’t want to wait. He’s–he’s picking up my ring as we speak, and then we’ll be good to go.

Maggie: [Sighs] Are you sure that’s what you want?

Sarah: More than anything.

Maggie: Well, I know that’s what xander wants.

Sarah: [Chuckles]

Maggie: I saw him while you were gone, and he was a broken man. I mean, all those months, he never–he never got over you.

Sarah: Well, he doesn’t have to. I’m back. And we can finally start our life together.

Jada: Did you find the murder weapon?

Rafe: The knife? Not yet. But there is another person of interest in the mix.

Jada: Oh?

Rafe: Yeah.

Jada: And you’re looking into it?

Rafe: Yeah. But the description that clyde provided has been, well, let’s say less than helpful. So at the moment, uh, lucas is the person of interest that we’re focusing on. Speaking of which, I should get back to the station, see if there’s anything new. You coming?

Jada: Does that mean I got the job?

Rafe: Welcome to salem pd.

Marlena: Lucas, tell me about what you heard.

Lucas: I’m not sure.

Marlena: What did you do next?

Lucas: I walked towards the foyer, and I heard some sort of commotion, so I stopped.

Marlena: And then?

Lucas: I saw someone rushing down the stairs toward the front door.

Marlena: Who was it?

[Suspenseful music]

Lucas: Oh, my god.

Migraine attacks?

Maggie: Sarah, are you almost ready?

[Sighs]

Sarah: [Giggles] Well? What do you think? It’s not bad after months in storage on a tropical island.

Maggie: Sweetheart, you look beautiful.

Sarah: [Chuckles]

Xander: I’ll second that.

Sarah: [Gasps]

Maggie: [Gasps]

Sarah: Oh! You clean up so nice.

Xander: Well, especially since I have this.

Sarah: Is that the sporran I got you?

Xander: It is. I found it with the note that you left me after I thought you’d left me. You were right. No kilt would be complete without it.

Sarah: Just like I’m not complete without you.

Xander: Well, in addition to being very handsome, it’s also quite practical. Look.

Sarah: [Gasps] You got my ring back. They still had it. Thank god.

Xander: If they hadn’t, I’d have gone to the ends of the earth to track it down for you.

Sarah: Hmm. So all we need now are wedding bands.

Xander: Hmm, as I said, very practical.

Sarah: [Chuckles]

Maggie: [Laughs] Well, I believe we have everything now. So come on, let’s get on with this thing. Let’s make you husband and wife.

Clyde: I wish I could tell you how much I’d like to waltz into one of them fancy jewelry stores and just buy the most expensive bracelet they got. But I can’t afford that. So if I’m gonna give you the kind of present you deserve, I gotta cut corners.

Nancy: Clyde, you don’t have to give me fancy gifts to impress me.

Clyde: Well, that’s what you’re used to, isn’t it? I mean, I’m guessing that doctor ex-husband of yours would give you anything that you wanted.

Nancy: [Chuckles] Except for the one thing I wanted most, clyde. A man who loved me.

Clyde: He didn’t love you?

Nancy: No. He di–he does. Clyde, craig was never in love with me.

Clyde: Yeah.

Nancy: He spent years lying to me and to himself.

Clyde: Well, that’s tough.

Nancy: So, um, the best– the most valuable thing that you could ever give me is honesty.

Clyde: Okay. From here on out, it’s nothing but the god’s honest truth. Though I do have to say that even though I lied to you about how I acquired that bracelet, I wasn’t lying about who I got it from.

Nancy: Some guy.

Clyde: Yeah. I just wish I could remember exactly what he looked like.

Rafe: So there are a couple empty desks. You can feel free to take…

Marlena: Rafe…

Rafe: Either one. Yes? And this is dr. Marlena evans, the psychiatrist who hypnotized lucas horton.

Marlena: Nice to meet you.

Jada: Dr. Evans.

Rafe: So how’d it go? Was lucas able to remember anything about the night abigail was murdered?

Marlena: Yes. Absolutely.

From prom dresses

Nancy: The police have someone in custody right now.

Clyde: You don’t sound too happy about that.

Nancy: Well, I’ve– I’ve known this person for years, and I don’t think it’s possible for him to have killed abigail. I mean, I– clyde… I want you to take a look at this picture and tell me if this is the person who sold you the bracelet.

Clyde: Well, that’s lucas. Kate’s boy. It wasn’t him.

Nancy: [Sighs]

Clyde: No.

[Scoffs] I wish I could figure out who this weasel was, make him pay for what he did to me.

Nancy: [Chuckles] I just had to deal with my own little weasel. Leo stark. The man that my husband left me for.

Clyde: You ask me, he did you a favor. He did me one too.

Nancy: Thank you. That’s very sweet, clyde, but…

[Sighs] Leo stark is pond scum. He makes whoever sold you that bracelet look like a prince.

Clyde: Well, maybe. But if I find out who it is, little hustler who jammed me up, man, there’s gonna be trouble.

Lucas: What did rafe say?

Marlena: He said don’t worry. He’s on it.

[Phone beeps]

Rafe: Chad, wanted to give you a heads up, I’m bringing in a person of interest.

Maggie: We are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. If anyone can show just cause as to why these two people should not be joined in marriage– I can’t imagine who that might be, but speak now, or forever hold your peace.

Jada: I can.

Gwen: What do you mean, sarah seems off?

Kristen: Well, before I was transferred here, she came to visit me at the police station in salem. She chewed me out for ruining her life. Told me that she was still having hallucinations. Apparently she sees me everywhere.

Gwen: So I heard.

Kristen: Yeah, it seems like she’s, uh, still feeling that aftereffect of the second jab you gave her. So cheer up, gwennie. If sarah is stuck in crazy town, then maybe she and xander won’t be riding off into the sunset after all.

Maggie: Who are you?

Jada: Detective jada hunter, salem pd.

Maggie: And you have an objection to this marriage?

Sarah: Do you know her?

Xander: Never seen her before in my life.

Jada: I’m afraid I have to bring you in for questioning.

Maggie: Oh, no, xander. What have you done now?

Jada: Not him. Her. I’m here for dr. Sarah horton.

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Sonny: Morning.

Will: Morning. Oh, my gosh, it’s so late. Why didn’t you wake me up?

Sonny: You had a late night. I thought you could use the rest. Yesterday was…pretty rough.

Will: Yeah, I was kind of hoping that everything thappened with my dad was just a horrible nightmare.

Sonny: Well, I kind of wish I could tell you it was.

Lucas: Ow.

[Door opens] Jj, listen to me–

Jj: I just came from the courthouse. I heard that you pled not guilty to kidnapping sami. Even after you admitted that you did to a room full of people. Maybe now you want to admit that you killed my sister?

Kate: Roman told you.

Marlena: You’re damn right he did. Do not come back here.

Kate: Okay. I need your help.

Marlena: You know who needed my help? My daughter needed my help. When your son kidnapped her, and terrorized her… and you said nothing? You covered for him.

Kate: Sami is fine.

Marlena: Sami is fine, physically. In every other way, she is a mess.

Kate: Okay, look, I’m sorry.

Marlena: You’re sorry? Really, you’re sorry because you got caught. Look, it’s bad enough that you knew that your son had kidnapped my daughter and you said nothing about it, but then you sat in that church in front of god and everybody and you were about to allow your son to marry my daughter.

Kate: Okay, for the record, when I learned about lucas, what he had done, sami was already free.

Marlena: Well, you know what? Ej wasn’t free.

Ej: Samantha says she’s leaving salem for good. I think she means it. You know, father, you always taught me that there’s nothing more important than family. And look what I’ve done. I’ve lost samantha, disrespected belle, christian’s turned on me, and I’ve alienated my grieving brother. I haven’t seen or heard from chad in days.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Xander: Oh, bummer. You got dressed.

Sarah: Honey, I left you in there about a half an hour ago.

Xander: I was exfoliating. I rinse the mask off too soon, it doesn’t achieve its full effect.

Sarah: Mm-hmm. You do realize that your skincare routine is about 10 times more elaborate than mine?

Xander: That’s because you’re a natural beauty, darling. The rest of us have to work at it.

Sarah: Oh, is that so?

Xander: Mm-hmm.

Sarah: Well, I happen to think that you are irresistible just the way you are. So, now that you are all scrubbed and polished, are you gonna stand around in that towel all day or what?

Xander: If that’s what you want.

Sarah: I’ll show you what I want.

Xander: Mmm. That’s what I want too.

[Sarah giggles]

Kate: Thank you for letting me in.

Marlena: I didn’t want the neighbors to hear my tirade. Kate, I’ve always known that you could be a little selfish, but I never dreamed that you would let an innocent man rot in prison for a crime he did not commit.

Kate: Ej is hardly an innocent man.

Marlena: He did not kidnap sami. And he did not deserve to go to prison for a crime your son committed.

Kate: Oh, what about all the other crimes that he committed that he never paid for?

Marlena: It doesn’t work like that, kate. You can’t take something that ej did in the past and try to make him pay for it instead of what your son needs to pay for.

Kate: Okay, well, you know, I actually did feel badly for ej and that’s why I led belle to the evidence that exonerated him.

Marlena: And what about sami? Did you feel sorry for her? Because she was the victim of a horrendous crime.

Kate: Oh, please. Sami is nobody’s victim.

Chad: I saw sami on my way in. She leaving town?

Ej: She’ll be back. Her parents are here and her children.

Chad: I thought that now that she knows you didn’t kidnap her, I thought maybe the two of you had a shot of getting back together.

Ej: [Small laugh] So did I.

Chad: Look, um… I’m here because I owe you an apology. I was wrong. Not just wrong. It was, um–I– I made a terrible accusation blaming you for abigail’s death. I was angry that you didn’t tell me that clyde weston threatened our family, but I shouldn’t have gone off on you the way that I did. I jumped to the conclusion that clyde was the one that killed abby… and now it’s clear that it’s someone else.

Lucas: You know how much I loved abigail.

Jj: You loved sami too. Didn’t stop you from hurting her.

Lucas: I know you’re in pain, and I’m sorry.

Jj: I don’t want your damn sympathy. I want answers. And I’m not leaving until I get them. So did you do it? Did you kill my sister?

Lucas: I don’t know.

Jj: How can you not know if you stabbed someone to death?

Lucas: Because I don’t remember anything.

Jj: I can imagine you would wanna forget doing something that horrible– the terror in her eyes, her screaming, crying, begging you to stop… all that blood!

Lucas: Yeah, I understand. I wanted to remember everything, but I can’t because I was drunk. I was–I blacked out!

Jj: Then why do you look so damn guilty?

Lucas: Because I’m ashamed. I hate myself for what I did. I hate myself for kidnapping sami, I hate myself for falling off the wagon, and I hate myself for not knowing what I did after!

Jj: Maybe you just need a little help.

Lucas: What?

Jj: You don’t seem to be having much luck on your own. So maybe I could jog your memory. Maybe I just need to beat the truth out of you! Once upon a time, before jill said yes.

Marlena: I’m aware that sami has gone to extremes when it comes to helping her family. That does not excuse lucas.

Kate: Okay. Lucas made a mistake, but he doesn’t deserve to go to prison.

Marlena: He was just arraigned for kidnapping his fiancé. And he’s under suspicion for killing his niece.

Kate: Lucas isn’t capable of killing anyone, marlena.

Marlena: You know, in my profession, there’s a concept we call “denial.”

Kate: Okay, look, I know that you’re angry. You have every right to be angry. But you don’t really believe that lucas killed abigail, do you?

Ej: I’m sorry again about clyde. I should’ve told you right away that he threatened to hurt our family if I told anyone he was responsible for my shooting.

Chad: Yes, you should’ve.

Ej: I thought making a deal with him was the best way to protect everyone. But as soon as I heard that he was arrested in connection with abigail’s murder, I couldn’t keep quiet any longer. So I went to rafe, and it was too little, too late. You were right, chad. I was arrogant and selfish thinking that I had this all under control.

Chad: It’s the dimera way.

Ej: Hmm. As is putting family first. I am going to help you get justice for your wife. Whatever it takes. So, now we know clyde has an air-tight alibi–

Chad: And lucas does not.

Lucas: You want to hit me? Go head.

Jj: Were you in my sister’s house that night? Did you go up to her room?

Lucas: I don’t know.

Jj: Think! Did you ask abigail to keep quiet about what you did to sami? When she refused, you stabbed her? Ended her life? Answer me!

Lucas: I don’t know! I told you, I told everybody I don’t know! I want to remember, but I can’t, all right? I wish to god I could, but I just can’T.

Jj: Then I guess I’ll have to beat it out of you.

Jennifer: [Gasps] Jj, stop!

Xander: Oh, look at you. You’re glowing and you didn’t even have to exfoliate.

Sarah: Yeah, it’s a gift and a curse.

[Giggling] I think what we just did is better than anything you can buy in a store.

Xander: Well, you know what they say– can’t have too much of a good thing.

Sarah: I can’t, I can’t, I can’T. I have to go to the hospital and pick up a refill of my prescription.

Xander: The adjusted dose seems to be working, yeah?

Sarah: Mm-hmm, yeah, yeah, I haven’t had any hallucinations in a few days, which is just so great, but I don’t think it’s enough that we’re out of the woods yet.

Xander: Well, I’m very optimistic.

Sarah: Yeah, I’m just– I’m so grateful that I didn’t hurt anyone all those times that I saw kristen, you know? I would… I’d never be able to forgive myself.

Xander: I’m so sorry you’re still dealing with all this.

Sarah: Yeah. Well, hopefully it’s done and our life can just finally go back to normal.

Xander: I wish I could say the same for my best mate.

Sarah: Yeah. I noticed that you didn’t talk to jack much at abigail’s funeral.

Xander: Oh, you know, he was surrounded by family. I didn’t want to intrude.

Sarah: I bet he’d really like to hear from you. And better in person.

Xander: Yeah, you’re right. I should stop by. Offer my condolences. And to jennifer too, of course.

Sarah: Mm-hmm.

Jennifer: Jj, what are you doing?

Jj: Trying to find out if your brother killed my sister!

Jennifer: No, let him go! Let him go!

Jj: Not till he answers me!

Jennifer: Jj! Jj, please! I need you to listen to me! I need you to look at me, okay? I need you to let go of lucas and I need you to look at me! Look at me!

Jj: Mom.

Jennifer: Sweetheart, I know, I know, I know.

Jj: [Whispers] She’s gone. Abigail’s gone, and I need– I need to understand it. I need it to make sense.

Jennifer: I understand, I know, I know. We all do. And we all want answers, sweetheart. We all want answers, every single one of us. And when we get those answers, and I promise you, I promise you we will get those answers. Your sister being taken from us is never gonna make sense. I’m sorry.

[Exhales] It was wrong of him to put his hands on you.

Lucas: You and jj have every right to be furious with me. You do. You can yell at me, you can hit me, do whatever you want.

Jennifer: Hit you? I wouldn’t hit you.

Lucas: Why not?

Jennifer: Because you’re my brother, and I love you.

Lucas: Stop. I’m not worthy of that, not now.

Jennifer: Don’t say that!

Lucas: It’s the truth. I made a terrible choice. It wasn’t a slip-up, it was a choice. I chose to drink that night. I knew what would happen if I drank–I knew my life would be turned upside-down, but I did it anyway because of me, because of my pain. I wanted to numb my own pain. I didn’t care about the pain I caused other people.

Jennifer: Lucas. You are a good person.

Lucas: No, I’m not! I’m a coward! I didn’t come clean until my back was against the wall! Don’t you understand that? I did this, jen. I lied. I denied. I framed ej. I did that on my own! So if I go to prison, if I go to a psych ward, or if I get the death penalty, I don’t care. I don’t care because I deserve it.

Sonny: Will, I cannot imagine your father killing anyone let alone his own niece.

Will: It’s like I told allie. If you’d asked me a week ago if my dad was capable of killing anyone, I would’ve said no. Crazy. But I just found out he kidnapped mom. He kept her captive for months.

Sonny: That was totally different! He was scared and terrified he was gonna lose the person he loves the most. Both you and I know what that’s like. And it’s a huge jump from kidnapping to murder.

Will: It’s not that huge, if you’re drunk and you’re desperate. He truly thought he was about to lose everything.

Sonny: And he thought that killing abigail was the solution?

Will: He wasn’t thinking, sonny, that’s what I’m saying. He was operating on emotion, on adrenalin, on fear. He like spent months building up this whole house of cards, and it was about to crash down.

Sonny: Will.

Will: He has the motive, he had the means, he had the opportunity–he has this huge gash on his hand.

Sonny: Will. Will.

Will: That looks bad! How do you explain that?

Sonny: Will. Breathe. Okay? Can you really imagine your father stabbing abigail?

Will: I couldn’t imagine us rolling leo stark’s dead body up into a rug, but we did.

Sonny: That’s totally different.

Will: How? It was anger that turned to violence. My dad was angry and scared. It is entirely possible that he got drunk, he went to confront abigail, things got heated, and he did what he thought he had to do to keep from losing my mom.

Sonny: No. No, I don’t think that’s what happened.

Will: I mean, I hope you’re right. This is all speculation anyway. I don’t know what happened. You don’t know what happened. He doesn’t know what happened. He doesn’t remember anything about that night.

Kate: Even after what he did to sami, there is no way that lucas could’ve killed abigail. No way. I don’t care how drunk he was.

Marlena: What are you doing here? What do you want from me?

Kate: I want you to help my son.

Ej: I knew from the start that lucas was responsible for samantha’s kidnapping but no one believed me. And to add insult to injury, according to roman, kate knew he was guilty and said nothing and was perfectly happy for me to take the fall. I mean, kate and I have had our differences, but I never expected that level of treachery from her.

Chad: But what about from me?

Ej: I’m sorry?

Chad: Kate wasn’t the only one who knew lucas was behind the kidnapping. I did too. I knew you were innocent all along. So I said, “yeah you’re saving hundreds

Will: My mom texted me. She’s leaving salem. And she vows to never, ever, ever come back to this. And the rest is… uh, just profanity.

Sonny: Mmm. Well, she’s very upset, very understandably. Okay, but once she calms down, I promise you she’ll come right back to town.

Will: Can you please distract me from all of this?

Sonny: Okay, well, how about…[Imitates drums] A sweet treat from sweet bits? I got you a blueberry scone.

Will: Oh!

Sonny: And an iced coffee.

Will: Oh, my favorite. Thank you.

Sonny: Mm-hmm. Oh my god, you’re like a scone monster. You’re getting crumbs all over the bed.

Will: Maybe you can help me with that?

Sonny: All over your chest.

Will: Mm-hmm. Get it off. Ohh…

Xander: I’m just so sorry about abigail, jack. I wish I had the words.

Jack: Well, sometimes words are overrated. I saw you at the funeral.

Xander: I wanted to approach you, but… I just kept my distance out of respect.

Jack: And fear of julie.

Xander: Yeah, that too.

Jack: I’m glad you were there, xander. It meant a lot to see you there.

Xander: So many people loved your little girl.

Jack: It was A…[Sniffles] Such a lovely service, wasn’t it? I can’t believe we got through it.

Xander: You’re really strong, jack.

Jack: Yeah. I had jennifer there by my side the whole time. Thank god chad had his brother.

Ej: When did you know it was lucas?

Chad: When I caught lucas planting evidence on a dimera computer.

Ej: The evidence that led to my false imprisonment.

Chad: Ej, I know it was wrong, but I was so angry at you that you kept trying to get under my skin. Johnny’s movie, trying to cut me out of dimera.

Ej: And by conspiring with lucas to frame me, you could run the company on your own. You get what you want, he gets what he wants.

[Light laugh] Makes perfect sense.

Chad: I’ll be honest. I was fine with you getting booted from dimera. But as soon as belle told me that you could be sentenced to 10 years, I– I couldn’t go through with it. I planned to come clean at your trial. I was gonna say that I planted all of the evidence, then I saw you, what I thought was you, forcing yourself on my wife at the courthouse.

Ej: When the devil morphed into me.

Chad: You hurt me, and I wanted to punish you.

Ej: I’m the one in the family that everyone says is as ruthless as father. Turns out I’m not alone. You said you were planning to testify that you planted the evidence. What about lucas?

Chad: I promised kate I wouldn’t implicate him.

Ej: [Laughs] Oh, how big of you.

Chad: All I cared about was keeping you out of prison. I figured that lucas would hang himself eventually. I didn’t see the point in bringing him down with me.

Ej: Ah. And I’m sure kate appreciated that very much. Probably why she didn’t throw you under the bus when I confronted her.

Lucas: Why are you here?

Jennifer: To tell you that I know you loved my daughter, and I know you didn’t do this.

Lucas: You can’t say that, jen, you don’t know that.

Jennifer: Why did you keep this to yourself? You were sitting there comforting me over the loss of my daughter, and all that time you were thinking that you were the one that might’ve hurt her? Why didn’t you just tell me?

Lucas: I guess I was scared. I was really scared. I kept thinking about what happened with will and how we almost lost him and it was devastating. It was devastating to think I inflicted that same kind of pain on you, my very own sister.

Jennifer: I wish you would’ve just…told me.

Lucas: I couldn’t have told you then. I didn’t want to put that on you. You were going through too much.

[Crying] But you know what? Every time I looked at this bandage and I every time I looked at that bottle that I drank, I thought of abigail. I thought about how much I loved her. I remember when she was little and she used to sit on my lap and I used to read her those nancy drew books all the time.

[Jennifer laughs] And I remember that one year I gave her that pink typewriter for her 10th birthday I think it was, and I remember she used to type out the salem news all the time. Do you remember that?

Jennifer: Yeah, I do.

[Weepy laugh]

Lucas: She wanted to be a reporter just like her parents. She was doing it, you know? She was on her way, and she turned into a beautiful woman with two beautiful children, a wife to a husband she loved. And now…now they’re gonna have to go on without her. So the reason–the reason I didn’t tell you is because I could barely tell myself. I could barely tell myself that I might be responsible and it might be me that… that I took abigail away.

Chad: Ej. I’m truly sorry for what I did. These past few weeks, you’ve been there for me and for my children. You opened your heart and you were a true brother. And I just hope that you can somehow find a way to forgive me.

Ej: I have to give the matter careful consideration. Your betrayal has cost me a great deal… including what may have been my last chance with samantha.

[Quiet, somber music]

I know you’ve just lost your wife. And I respect you admitting this to me.

Chad: I just really hope that we can find a way to get past this.

Ej: Ironic, isn’t it? You slam me for not reporting clyde weston, yet you did the same with lucas. Kept quiet about his crimes, allowed him to remain free. And that may very well have cost abigail her life. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Xander: I’m surprised to hear ej stepped up for chad.

Jack: Well, abigail brought out the best in everyone.

Xander: Except maybe gwen. I’m sorry, mate. It was stupid of me to bring it up.

Jack: Xander, you don’t have to tiptoe around me–I know that you had your issues with abigail as well.

Xander: At first, I… I did blame her for leaving that syringe in the secret room of the dimera house, but… then I realized your daughter wasn’t responsible–she had no way of knowing it’d be used to hurt the woman I love.

Jack: That drug warped abigail’s mind. She felt awful about what happened to her cousin, how much she was suffering.

Xander: Yeah, but in true abigail fashion, she actually did something about it. And she got to the bottom of kristen’s crazy scheme, found sarah on that deserted island, and she risked her own life to bring her home to me.

Sarah: Jj. Hey. I barely had a chance to talk to you at the funeral. I just wanna, um… I want to tell you, I’m so sorry, again. What’s going on?

Jj: I, uh…just came from the police station where I confronted lucas. I asked him if he killed my sister.

Sarah: Oh. What did he say?

Jj: He doesn’t remember.

Sarah: Do you believe him?

Jj: I don’t know what to believe.

Sarah: I know that rafe is going to fight for justice, just like abigail would.

Jj: Yeah. I heard that you were injected with the same drug as abigail. How you doing?

Sarah: Uh… better, you know? But I got a double dose of that drug, so it’s taking a lot longer to get it out of my system. I have hallucinations. I see kristen everywhere. Just…wanting to kill her.

Lucas: I must be losing my mind.

Jennifer: Will you, uh… will you do something for me?

Lucas: Anything.

Jennifer: Will you forget that I’m your sister… and just…just talk to me like I’m a reporter.

Lucas: All right. I’ll tell you whatever you want to know.

Jennifer: Okay. Great. I want to know everything. Let’s start with the kidnapping.

Lucas: I was desperate to get sami back, and I did something insane. I, uh, I kept her locked up where no one could find her. But she was safe. She was safe the whole time.

Jennifer: And, uh, you set ej up, you sent him to prison.

Lucas: Yeah. Yeah, but I mean, it worked out because he was released. And sami thought he was guilty, so I thought I was gonna get everything that I wanted. Then I found out that abigail knew about the kidnapping.

Jennifer: And then what did you do?

Lucas: I panicked because I didn’t know if she was gonna tell anybody, and I knew if she told people, that I would lose sami and she’d go back to ej and I’d end up in prison.

Jennifer: And after you talked to your mother?

Lucas: I knew I was done. I knew I-I had one final night of freedom, so I went crazy and I polished the bottle. I drank myself into oblivion.

Jennifer: And you don’t remember anything you did that night?

Lucas: No! I told jj. I’m telling you now. I’ve wracked my brain. I don’t know anything. I want to remember, I need to remember. Not knowing is killing me.

Kate: I mean, you know from personal experience how painful it is when someone you care about has no memory.

Marlena: Well, if we were talking about somebody that I care about, I might be inclined to help.

Kate: You cared about abigail, didn’t you?

Marlena: Very much.

Kate: Then hate me. Hate lucas. But do it for abigail. Because if you help my son get answers, you’ll help get justice for abigail too. I was on an antidepressant,

Will: Can we stay like this forever?

Sonny: Mm. You mean blissfully in love?

Will: Yes, but, um, I mean literally like this. Just the two of us in bed, shutting out the outside world.

Sonny: Except ari.

Will: Oh yeah. And blueberry scones.

[Both laughing]

Sonny: Sounds like a plan.

[Phone chimes] And so much for shutting out the rest of the world.

Will: Sorry. Oh my god.

Sonny: What?

Will: Looks like my mom might not be the only person leaving salem.

Sarah: Just, uh, picked up a refill of my meds.

Jj: Are they working?

Sarah: Getting there.

Jj: Abigail beat rolf’s drug. I’m sure you can too.

Sarah: You know, um, when i had my first hallucination, I was…I was really scared. And I thought that I would never be cured again. And marlena suggested that I should talk to abigail because she’d been through it. And the night she died, I was going to. Maybe if I had gone, I could’ve stopped the killer.

Jj: Or you would’ve been killed too.

Sarah: I just can’t help but think–

Jj: Yeah, I keep having the same thought, sarah. Same guilt. But I have to keep reminding myself that the only person responsible for taking my sister away from us is the person who murdered her.

Sarah: Do you really think it was lucas?

Jj: I really hope not. But whoever it was… god help them when they face me.

Xander: Well, I hope it’s at least a bit of a comfort for you and jennifer to… to have jj back, I mean.

Jack: Unfortunately, nothing is much of a comfort right now.

Xander: I understand. And as if jennifer isn’t already in enough pain, now her… her brother’s a suspect?

Jack: I’m praying for his sake and ours that he didn’t do it.

Xander: Well, no matter what, I’m here for you, mate. I hope you know that.

Jack: I do. So you– tell me about you and sarah.

Xander: Well, kristen caused a lot of damage. We’re still feeling the effects.

Jack: But still… you got a–you got a chance to start again with the woman that you love.

Xander: I do. And I realize just… just how lucky that makes me.

Lucas: My mother went to talk to marlena, and she thinks that if I get put under hypnosis that it’ll all come back to me. But I don’t know why she’d help me after everything I did to sami.

Jennifer: And I am sure marlena would do whatever it takes to…find out what happened to abigail.

Marlena: She’s right about that. W as ktonowhat happened to theirs. A

[Dramatic music]

Pool floaties are like whooping cough.

Will: Remember that streaming service I wrote the “alamainian peacock” miniseries for?

Sonny: Yeah, you did the movie “a very salem christmas” for them too.

Will: Yes, exactly. So I pitched a bunch of new projects to them, and they want to do one.

Sonny: Oh my god, will! That–that’s incredible. What’s–what’s the project?

Will: Well, it’s top secret, of course, but what I can tell you is that they want me to come to la. Possibly to direct.

Sonny: Oh my god, that’s an amazing opportunity.

Will: I know, it is. But I have to turn it down, ’cause I…I gotta stay here for my dad.

Sonny: Are you ser– will. Your dad wouldn’t want you to put your entire life on hold.

Will: Well…[Sighs] What about you and ari?

Sonny: We’d be fine. She’s on summer vacation. She’s very flexible. Okay? And once she’s back in school, we’ll come visit you out in la, you can come visit here. I mean, it’ll work out perfectly.

Will: Are you sure?

Sonny: Yes, a thousand percent.

Will: Okay. I love you.

Sonny: I love you.

Lucas: I want you to know how incredibly sorry I am about what I did to sami.

Marlena: Your mother asked me if I would hypnotize you… in hopes of helping you remember what happened the night that… abigail was killed.

Lucas: I’m grateful you agreed.

Marlena: I’m not doing this for you. I’m not doing this for kate. I’m doing it for abigail and her family. Rafe is letting me do this with the understanding that nothing discussed here will end up in court. But we all think it’s important to find out the truth about what happened.

Lucas: I need to know if I did this.

Marlena: Then let’s begin.

Kate: Marlena has agreed to hypnotize lucas. Maybe he can remember what happened the night abigail died.

Ej: Oh, kate, I’m glad you’re here.

Kate: Really? I thought that I was your enemy.

Ej: Indeed. And now chad is as well.

Chad: What? I thought that you said that you were gonna take time to think it over.

Ej: Oh, I have. And my first thought was to have you both thrown in prison, but upon further reflection, I believe there’s another way you can make restitution.

Kate: Oh, boy. What’s that?

Ej: If you wish to remain free, you both have to sign over your dimera shares to me.

Xander: Got your meds I see.

Sarah: Mm-hmm. Did you see jack?

Xander: I did. And while he was talking about abigail, I was reminded of something. That we have to make the most of each and every day.

Sarah: I wholeheartedly agree. So, how shall we make the most of today?

Xander: Well, I was thinking that maybe…

Sarah: Yes?

Xander: You and I…

Sarah: Yes?

Xander: Could get married.

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Marlena: Hmm. 12 hours ago, the world absolutely knocked you down, and here you are, up and pretending like it didn’t even hurt.

Sami: Mom, u don’t have time for a therapy session with me today.

Marlena: Oh. “Kidnapper groom arrested at wedding.” I see you’re reading the “intruder,” talking about the worst night of your life. Is that a very good idea?

Sami: My other option was to stay in bed and cry into my pillow all day, so…

Marlena: Yeah. What I do know about you is, when you really get hurt, you’re able to build this wall all the way around yourself. You know what amazes me? That you even got up this morning and that you were even able to get yourself dressed.

Sami: I’m fine.

Marlena: I know you are.

Sami: It’s–it’s just…

[Sighs]

Marlena: It’s just that what?

Sami: When I slow down, when I stop and think about it for a second, I think I might cry, and I’m pretty sure if I start crying, I am not gonna be able to stop.

Lucas: You didn’t have to come.

Kate: I know I didn’T.

Lucas: Actually, I don’t want you here. I’ve put you through enough.

Kate: Okay, one of the perks of having a terrible mother is that you don’t have to worry about hurting her feelings.

Lucas: I mean it. I don’t want you to see me like this.

Kate: Okay. Well, I don’t want to see you like this either, and that’s why I have hired the best defense attorney in the midwest. And they are going to get you out of here because you are going to beat this.

Lucas: Not if I plead guilty.

Ej: Johnny’s not here.

Roman: I didn’t come to see him.

Ej: Uh-huh.

Roman: I came to see you.

[Knocking at door]

Brady: Where were you? I’ve been knocking for, like, five minutes.

Chloe: Hey. What are you doing here?

Brady: Well, I’m back in town. I wanted to see my girl.

Chloe: Well, you didn’t call me; I thought you were coming back tomorrow.

Brady: Well, this isn’t a very nice homecoming. You know, there was a time when you used to like…surprises. Chloe, what’s going on? There someone in the bathroom?

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[Soft orchestration]

Ej: Would you like a coffee? Juice?

Roman: Oh, no. No, I’m good. Thank you.

Ej: Did you literally mean you came to see me? That usually implies to see and talk.

Roman: [Chuckles] This is not easy for me to say. I owe you an apology.

Ej: [Chuckles] It seems there really is a first time for everything.

Roman: I’m saying sorry. Maybe you could lose the smirk.

Ej: Oh, excuse me. I’m afraid I was a little taken aback. We are on new ground here.

Roman: Yeah, because I have never been wrong about you before, but I was wrong this time. I blamed you for kidnapping sami. And hell, I’m a cop. I should know better than to rush to judgment.

Ej: Samantha’s your daughter. I’m not always impartial about my children either, especially when someone does them harm.

Roman: I misjudged lucas even more than I did you.

Ej: I wouldn’t be too hard on you myself. He fooled everyone.

Roman: Not everyone.

Ej: Someone was on to him?

Roman: His mother.

Kate: This is no time for jokes, and that was in particularly bad taste.

Lucas: I’m not joking. I’m serious.

Kate: Lucas, if you plead guilty, you could go to prison for life.

Lucas: The punishment would fit the crime. I kidnapped sami, and I pinned it on an innocent man.

Kate: Okay, ej is a lot of things. Innocent isn’t one of them.

Lucas: No more, mom. No more.

Kate: What do you mean “no more”? No more what?

Lucas: No more covering for me. No more blaming my victims. No more cleaning up my messes. I did this on my own. I have to face the consequences, okay?

Marlena: Honey, we were all so wrong about lucas.

Sami: And you know what’s really awful? I mean, not just awful like “he kidnapped me” awful, ’cause that’s, you know, hall of fame awful, but also what’s awful is how I spent all night laying there in bed. I was only able to sleep for, like, ten minutes at a time because I was just–because I was just thinking about him.

Marlena: Of course you were.

Sami: And it wasn’t just what he did to me. Mom, I was thinking about all of it. Everything. I was… I was thinking about this one time when he and I–when we taught will how to dance. I was thinking about this other time where I tried to make cookies– and I bake just as well as you do– and he was helping me, and we made this–we made this big mess in my kitchen. And then one time, I got in a fight with the rude parents, these moms, and lucas was right there by my side. He was ready to get in a food fight with me ’cause he was my friend. And so, yeah. Yeah, last year, I was having trouble in my marriage, and I confided in him. I confided in lucas because he was my friend, because of everything that we have been through. And last night, he just– it’s like he blew it all up right in my face, you know? That’s what he did.

Marlena: Yeah. Sami. I know how upset you were, and I know that you came in at bride’s room and you threw your rings across the room and you– and you stormed out, and I’m– I’m wondering where you went.

Sami: I–I went to see ej.

Marlena: Mm. How was that?

Sami: Not great. He was…otherwise engaged.

Chloe: Yeah, brady, there is someone in there. It’s the person that I spent the night with. Do you want to knock down the door and fight them?

Brady: I don’t find this very funny.

Belle: I’m sorry to be such a nuisance.

Brady: Oh.

Belle: Oh, hey, brady.

Brady: Hi.

Chloe: Not even a little bit funny?

Kayla: Hey. You know, we can really hire somebody to put that together.

Steve: Waste of money. I’m almost done.

Kayla: Right.

Shawn: I think that he’s asleep. I don’t know. I don’t know whether or not i should leave him or what, so…

Kayla: Well, you know what? I brought some baby monitors, and that way, you can hear when he cries. And in fact, I put them all over the house, so there’s gonna be no getting away from him.

[Baby crying] Oh, there it is. I’ll go check on your son. Maybe you could help steve put this stroller together.

Steve: I don’t need any help.

Kayla: As he says through clenched teeth.

Steve: [Sighs] It might be easier if the manual wasn’t 1×2 centimeters. I mean, the stroller’s the size of a hummer, and the instructions are, what, smaller than a postage stamp.

Shawn: [Exhales sharply]

Steve: Aw, dude, come on. You got this.

Shawn: No, what I got is, I’ve got you and aunt kayla showing up and, you know, acting like this is normal and, you know, that this baby is a good thing, that he’s not what belle called him–like an obstacle. I can’t tell you how much this means to me.

Steve: Listen to me, buddy. That little baby in there, that’s bo’s grandson. Bo was kayla’s brother and my best friend in the whole world, so that means that little guy is stuck with us for life. And so are you.

Shawn: [Sighs] You want a beer?

Steve: It’s 9:00 in the morning!

Shawn: I mean, guys, they have beers when they put together strollers.

Steve: You make a good point. Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Kate: Okay, well, I’m not going to let you wallow in your guilt, as soothing as you seem to find it.

Lucas: You want me to just shrug off the fact that I kidnapped a woman and held her captive?

Kate: No, what I want you to do is think. Think about it. Focus and think.

Lucas: I am thinking about it. I’m thinking about what I’ve done and what kind of man I am.

Kate: Yeah. No, that’s not thinking. That’s wallowing. So, right now, this morning, I want you to think about someone other than yourself. How about your children?

Lucas: If I plead guilty, my children won’t have to worry about me. They won’t have to go through a horrible trial. They won’t have to read headlines about their loser, drunk father who kidnapped their mother.

Kate: If you plead–if you plead guilty to kidnapping, that will all but make chad’s case, just like that, and you’ll be charged with abigail’s murder. Do you think that’s gonna be good for your children, lucas?

Ej: Kate knew about lucas? How long has she known?

Roman: January 5th.

Ej: Blimey. That is quite early on the game, isn’t it?

Roman: Yep. She kept it all to herself until she found out it was all gonna come out anyway and there was nothing she could do to stop it.

Ej: Ah, and then she was really, really sorry.

Roman: She did say that, and I do believe her.

Ej: Yeah, that just must have been last night. And now, here you are, bright and early.

Roman: Like I said, I wanted to apologize.

Ej: And let it slip about kate.

Roman: No, no. No. No, that was not my intention. Not at all.

Ej: Well, finding out what lucas did to your daughter and that your best girl knew about it and said nothing– you can’t be expected to be discreet. You know, my father said that the bradys were just as fierce about their children as we dimeras are about ours, and anyone who hurt them must pay.

Roman: That’s what the justice system’s for, right?

Ej: Right.

Roman: And I’m trusting you won’t take the law into your own hands.

Ej: Well, roman, you know you can always trust me.

Roman: I mean it, ej. Do not take the law into your own hands with kate. I’ll see you later.

Marlena: That must have been so upsetting. I mean, ej is ej and I’m sure he believed that you were in the process of marrying lucas, so he probably thought it was all right to date someone else.

Sami: He wasn’t just dating someone else, mom. He was sleeping with someone else. And it wasn’t just someone. It was my sister.

Marlena: [Gasps] Oh, god.

Sami: It was belle– your perfect, little belle– and she was pleased as can be about it.

Marlena: I can’t believe that’s true.

Sami: She’s been looking for a moment like this her entire life, waiting for an opportunity to get back at me. She saw that ej was vulnerable, and she took it just to hurt me.

Marlena: No, sami, no.

Sami: Yes.

Marlena: No.

Sami: Yes, mom. She was hiding in the bathroom, but when she heard that I thought it was nicole and I was gonna just leave, that’s when she came out. Your perfect, little girl came out of that bathroom in ej’s robe on purpose so that I would know, so that I would see that it was her. That was the whole point.

Marlena: No.

Sami: Don’t defend her, mother. Please don’t make excuses for her to me right now.

Marlena: No, I– I’m just aching for her, and I’m aching for you. This shouldn’t happen to anybody–anybody– on their wedding day, but please don’t take your anger and your upset out on your sister because you won’t just be hurting her. You’ll be hurting yourself as well.

Sami: Right. That’s what I always do, isn’t it?

[Sighs]

Marlena: Honey, just take it easy. I’ll make us something to eat.

[Tense music]

Chloe: Yeah, that’s right. You got me, brady. When you and rachel were visiting tate, I took it to the next level with your sister.

Brady: Wow. Okay, that’s funny. That’s funny. So things didn’t work out at chez dimera? Was the service bad over there, or…

Chloe: Brady.

Brady: Did you finally realize that ej is an arrogant, selfish jerk?

Chloe: Brady, stop.

Brady: Or that he makes his father look like papa noel? Which? I’m sorry, what’s– hey, what happened?

Chloe: Um…

Brady: Belle.

Chloe: I think she doesn’t want to share with someone who’s being judgmental and self-righteous. Didn’t you just use the word “arrogant”?

Brady: Yeah, I’m sorry. Hey. Tink, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Just the thought of you being with that jerk pushes all my buttons.

Belle: Yeah, well, you don’t have to worry about that anymore.

Brady: No?

Belle: No. Boy, did I get my comeuppance.

Brady: I didn’t want that.

Belle: Mm-hmm. Yeah, well, I got it when sami found me in bed with ej. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Steve: I understand jan whacked you pretty good, huh? With an oar, right?

Shawn: Yeah, and belle whacked her back pretty good too.

Steve: Any word from search and rescue?

Shawn: No. Uh-huh. You know, jan hitting me wasn’t the worst thing that she did.

Steve: Hand me that wrench there, will you?

Shawn: She, uh– she pretended like she was holding the baby, and it was a sack of oranges, and then she just– she threw them at me.

Steve: Oh, dude.

Shawn: I mean, what kind of a person could do that? What kind of a person could even think of doing something like that? I mean, I know that jan’s crazy, but I mean, I thought that she loved the little guy. Just kind of proves that I don’t think that jan could love anything.

Steve: I’m sorry.

Shawn: No. No, it’s all right. It teaches me a lesson. Teaches me that if jan comes back, all right, she can’t be anywhere near my son. There’s no way I can let that happen. It’s just gonna be me and him.

Kayla: And steve and me. Your son is sleeping like an angel.

Shawn: Oh, thank you.

Kayla: You know, my little two cents in here. You know, when I first found out about tripp–I mean, I know it’s not the same, but it’s like I was kicked in the stomach. I think I was in kind of emotional shock, but over time, my resentment towards him turned into loving him like my own son. And I think, in the beginning, it was really because of my love for steve.

Shawn: Well, I’ve never stopped loving belle.

Kayla: And I don’t think that she stopped loving you.

Shawn: Yeah, I mean, that might be true. I mean, that’s what she says, but I don’t know. I think that she’s moved on.

Belle: So, sami– well, it was quite a tirade.

Brady: Ooh. No surprise there.

Belle: Yeah, but when she first saw that it was me– you know, before her defenses kicked in–she was so hurt. So she left, and then all of a sudden, ej took off after her. And I didn’t really know why, so I followed him, and from what he said to her, it was pretty obvious that he’s still in love with her.

Chloe: You didn’t tell me that part.

Belle: I already knew.

Brady: Well, sis, you might already know this too. She will retaliate. She’s not gonna keep it to herself.

Belle: Oh, my god.

Brady: Yeah.

Belle: Shawn. I owe it to him to tell him myself.

Brady: I hope she’s not too late.

Sami: Oh, there you are! I heard voices. You know you have your front door unlocked? I just came in.

Steve: Hey, sami.

Sami: Hi.

Steve: You all right?

Sami: Oh, you’re talking about my aborted wedding. Yes, well, I decided a little short-term humiliation was better than being married to my kidnapper. I’m sure you know all about it, right? It was in all the newspapers this morning.

Kayla: Sami, have you had any sleep?

Sami: It’s the story of my life. My mom’s a shrink, my aunt’s a doctor. Everybody knows my feelings better than I do.

Kayla: Well, you just seem a bit wired.

Sami: Yeah. Oh, yeah, definitely. You know, I’m sure there’s a big crash coming, which is why I came over here. I want to talk to you, shawn, before, you know, the inevitable meltdown.

Shawn: Me? What do you want to talk to me about?

Sami: Well, I’m guessing I’m the one who’s gonna have to break it to you that– well, your wife is sleeping with my ex-husband.

Kate: Okay, now you’re not going to have a lot of time with your attorney before the arraignment, so just plead not guilty now. Lucas, don’t burn your bridges before you even get started.

Lucas: I think I burned my bridges a long time ago.

Cop: Lucas horton? Time for your arraignment.

Kate: Okay, come on. There’s no need for that.

Lucas: Will you go home?

Kate: Okay, I need to be in the room when you talk to the lawyer.

Lucas: No, I’m gonna do this on my own! I told you that! Go!

Ej: Really, lucas? Is that any way to talk to your mother? After all, she was the one who made you the man you are today.

Lucas: Get me the hell out of here.

Ej: I’ll catch you later, lucas. You and I have a lot to talk about. Kate, what’s the rush? It’s almost as if you’re trying to avoid me.

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Kate: He told you, didn’t he? Roman told you.

Ej: He was very upset. He let it slip. Let it slip that you knew your worthless son kidnapped sami. Let it slip that you knew and said nothing as he framed me for it. Let it slip that you knew and said nothing as I went off to prison. Let it slip that you knew and said nothing as sami prepared to marry the little worm. Actually, he didn’t let slip that last part. I just figured that out for myself.

Kate: And you live high in a moral dungeon now, don’t you, having lived such a blameless life?

Ej: Ooh, you’re trapped, so you’ve come out swinging, kind of like butch and sundance. Remember what happened to them?

Kayla: Look, sami, I know that you’ve been through hell, but do you think, once in your life, you could think about somebody other than yourself? Shawn does not need this this morning.

Shawn: No, no, it’s okay.

Kayla: No, it’s not.

Shawn: I can’t unhear what was just said, so I might as well hear more. What happened?

Sami: Well, after my wedding blew up, after lucas confessed to what he had done, I went to see ej.

Kayla: You went to see ej?

Sami: Well, yeah, aunt kayla. He was accused of kidnapping me, so when lucas confessed to committing the crime, I thought he should know about it.

Kayla: Hmm.

Sami: So that’s when I saw him and belle in bed together.

Shawn: Wait, you saw them? You saw belle?

Sami: She was hiding in the bathroom at first, but then she came out because she wanted to make sure I knew it was her. I hate having to tell you this.

Belle: Like hell you do.

Sami: [Chuckles]

Chloe: Well, it’s nice that rachel gets to stay with tate and theresa for a while.

Brady: Mm. Yeah, it is.

Chloe: But it’s also nice that you and theresa are getting along. Look, honey, I know that you’re worried about belle.

Brady: Oh, you think? I am.

[Scoffs]

Chloe: Well, look at how you and theresa have worked things out. That could be belle and shawn in time.

Brady: Chloe, my sister is on her way to tell shawn that she slept with ej dimera. How is he gonna get past that?

Chloe: Brady, your sister is more important than your hate for ej.

Brady: Chloe, I don’t just love my sister. I know my sister, okay? And through all their ups and downs, she has only really ever been happy with shawn. But thanks to jan spears and ej dimera, I think this time, their marriage may be over for good.

Belle: You don’t hate telling shawn about ej and me. You’re having the time of your life.

Sami: Oh, trust me, belle, I am not having the time of my life.

Belle: Oh, yeah, I know what you went through last night. Do you know what shawn went through? Do you care? No, I didn’t think so. Because telling him about ej and me– even though he just went through three circles of hell– that’s the way to inflict the maximum amount of pain on me, and that’s all that matters to you. I will never forgive you for doing this to shawn, not that you care.

Sami: I did this to shawn? He’s going through hell while you’re sleeping with ej, and it’s somehow my fault?

Kayla: You know, sami, that’s enough. Why don’t you just go? You’ve done your damage, you’ve had your moment, so just go, okay?

Sami: Okay, guys.

Kayla: I mean, go.

Sami: I’m going, I’m going. Shawn, good luck.

[Laughs]

[Slams door]

Kayla: You know, steve and i are gonna go and let you two have a moment. If you need anything, call us, all right? Come on, steve.

Shawn: So I guess we have to finally have a talk, right?

Marlena: It must have been quite a hard time for you. First, the wedding, and then having to hear kate’s confession. It must have been a very difficult thing to hear.

Roman: Yeah. Well, the hard part was that kate seemed genuinely miserable, like she was really sorry– and I mean really sorry.

Marlena: I’m sure she was.

Roman: Yeah, but I just couldn’t get past knowing she was only telling me ’cause she knew it was all gonna come out later.

Marlena: Well, that would be our kate. I can imagine how difficult it was for her to tell you, and I can also imagine how difficult it’s going to be for her to tell ej.

Kate: I led belle to those files that got you out of prison.

Ej: But I wouldn’t have been in prison if you hadn’t have once again enabled the pathetic, spineless drunk you spawned.

Kate: What can I say? Protecting my son.

Ej: Hmm, the things we do for love.

Kate: [Sighs] So what are you going to do with me?

Ej: Well, I do have a myriad of options, don’t I? Anything from civil litigation to something more visceral, more hands-on. But the fact is, while I may seem the very model of british decorum, inside– oh, inside–the italian side of me is seething. But my father has always been adamant that revenge is a dish best served cold, so you’re just going to have to wait until I feel rational enough, ruthless enough, to have decided your fate. See you around.

It’s started. Somewhere between a cuddle

Chloe: Oh, my goodness. This is lovely.

Brady: You like?

Chloe: Yes, I like.

Brady: With all the drama with my sister, I forgot to let you know how much I missed you, and I wanted to give you that.

Chloe: Aw. Can you help me put it on?

Brady: I’ll try. Thank you. Wow.

Chloe: Hmm?

Brady: You look good.

Chloe: Mm. I missed you too, brady.

Belle: I came here to tell you myself.

Shawn: You came here when you realized that sami wasn’t gonna keep your little secret.

Belle: Okay, can we just leave her out of this?

Shawn: Okay, fine. Sure. Okay, you came here to tell me. Well, thank you for the update. I don’t want to hear any more details, so thank you very much.

Belle: Shawn, listen to me. I am so sorry about how you found out, but you had to know we were headed this way.

Shawn: I wasn’t headed any way. I’m here, okay? I’m the one that’s here, in our house, in our den right now.

Belle: Shawn–

Shawn: No, you’re the one that headed out. You headed out, and you went straight to ej’s bed.

Marlena: Belle, you’ve gotta call me back right away. It’s really important.

[Hangs up] Oh, please, god, don’t let sami be doing what I think she’s doing.

[Doorbell rings] What the hell are you doing here?

Kate: I need your help.

[Tense music]

Ej: You came back. Thank god. This is the sound of better breathing.

[Sultry music]

Brady: Oh! I love it when you take charge like that.

Chloe: I know you do. Welcome home, brady.

Brady: It’s good to be home.

Cop: You know, when you pleaded not guilty back there, you looked like even you knew it was a crock.

Kate: So you gonna let me in?

Marlena: Am I going to let you in? You knew your son kidnapped my daughter, and you said nothing. And you knew they were about to get married, and you still said nothing. So your question is, am I going to let you into my home? Why in god’s name would I do that?

Belle: Shawn, you and I were having problems long before I got involved with ej.

Shawn: Yeah, yeah, we had problems. All right, jan spears and the devil tricked me into getting into bed with her, and then, all of a sudden, you decide that I betrayed you.

Belle: No, I didn’T.

Shawn: Well, you sure as hell played the injured wife perfectly. Belle, something terrible happened to both of us, and from day one, you’ve been acting like it was only you. You’re acting like you’re the victim and that I’m the bad guy here.

Belle: No!

Shawn: Yes! You walked out on me! You walked out on me and our marriage! Look, I was dealing with a psycho that was pregnant with my baby, okay? How am I supposed to protect him without dealing with her?

Belle: It was too much, okay? After everything she did to me and to us, to know that jan spears is having your child? I know that jan tricked you into bed. I never blamed you for that, but you didn’t tell me. For all that time, I had no idea that you slept with her, and then there’s just a baby!

Shawn: And this baby has no choice of how he was brought into this world.

Belle: God, you refuse to understand!

Shawn: Oh. Oh, yeah. Okay, well, you know what, I’m sure that ej understands, right? I’m sure he understands perfectly. Yeah, oh-so perfectly you just run right into his bed.

Belle: I’m leaving.

[Somber music]

Sami: “You’ve come back. Thank god.” Is that what you just said?

Ej: Yes, and I meant it.

Sami: Ej, your arrogance never ceases to amaze me. You think I came back to be with you, don’t you?

Ej: Haven’t you?

Sami: So walk me through your logic here. I was about to marry lucas last night, but that didn’t work out, so I come to see you, and i find you in bed with my sister, and that just brought back all the old feelings, did it? Should we get married? Should I call belle and ask her to be my maid of honor?

Ej: I take it you haven’t come back to me.

Sami: Good guess. I came to say goodbye to johnny.

Ej: Goodbye?

Sami: This is it. I’m leaving salem.

Ej: I see.

Sami: I have been ping-ponging back and forth between you and lucas for the better part of two decades, and I’m sick of it. You’re not worth the powder it would take to blow you up.

Ej: I would like to point out that we’d be together right now if you hadn’t believed his lies.

Sami: You’re right. You are right about that, ej, so thank god. Thank god it happened the way it did so I could learn my lesson, because I can’t even count the different ways you have found to break my heart. So I’m done. Good luck with belle or whoever comes after her. I hope you make each other miserable. This is it. I’ve had it with you, with–with this place, with all of it.

[Dramatic music]

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Eric: We should try to find sami.

Roman: You do that. I’ll stay in case she comes back here.

Eric: Okay, good idea. I can see her deciding she needs you now.

Roman: Yeah, okay.

[Pensive music]

What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be at the police station with lucas?

Lucas: You have to listen to me. I would never take a knife and stab my own niece!

Chad: Yeah? Then what is that?

Sami: Ej, I really need to talk to you.

Ej: [Sighs] What are you doing?

Belle: I can’t let her find me in here.

Sami: Come on, ej. I know you’re in there.

Ej: What are you doing here, samantha? Why aren’t you with lucas?

Sami: Well, I would’ve been, except…

[Scoffs] Ah, look at what we have here. Who does this belong to?

Allie: I was so happy today. I started to cry when dad was reading the vows that he wrote. I thought, wow, imagine having two parents happy at the same time. Mom looked so beautiful till she found out– till we all found out–that dad was the one who kidnapped her.

[Sighs]

Will: Yeah, it was quite the wedding.

Allie: Non-wedding. Will… chad was wrong, wasn’t he? Not about the kidnapping, but dad didn’t kill abigail. That couldn’t have happened. That just can’t be true, right? Will.

Chad: Tell me, how did you get this cut on your hand?

Lucas: I don’t know!

Chad: Well, that seems like a pretty deep cut to remember that kind of pain.

Lucas: Ow! I told you I was–

Chad: What? What, drunk? You were blackout drunk, huh? Okay, let me see if I can help you recover your memory, lucas. Huh? Were you holding a knife too tight when you stabbed my wife to death?

Lucas: You don’t understand!

Chad: While she was trying to fight for her life, huh?

Lucas: You better listen to me!

Chad: I am listening to you, but you wouldn’t tell me what I need to know!

Rafe: Damn it, chad! Not again!

Chad: You don’t know what he did!

Rafe: I do know what he did! I know. I know because johnny told me he kidnapped sami.

Chad: Yeah, he admitted to that, but he hasn’t admitted to murdering my wife. But he will!

Rafe: Chad.

Roman: So don’t tell me they let lucas go already.

Kate: Um, no, he’s– he’s at the station still.

Roman: Then why did you come back?

Chad: Rafe’s gonna ask me how I put the pieces together to come up with lucas.

Kate: [Scoffs] So you’re going to tell him that I told lucas that abigail knew, right?

Chad: You better get roman ready for what’s coming.

Kate: Mm-hmm. I need to talk to you about lucas.

Eric: Sami, will you let me know you’re all right? If you don’t want to talk, just text me that you’re okay.

[Hangs up]

Nicole: Eric?

Eric: Nicole.

Nicole: What are you doing here? Hang on, are you okay? Sami just got married, and yet, you seem pretty sad. Why aren’t you at the reception?

Eric: Because there won’t be a reception. Because there wasn’t a wedding.

Sami: So whose is this?

Ej: None of your business, mrs. Horton.

Sami: Never mind. I already know whose it is.

[Sighs]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Allie: Will, this is where you’re supposed to say, “of course not. Dad could never kill anybody,” unless you think he could.

Will: No, I don’t think he could ever kill anyone unless he was drunk.

Allie: Okay, well, he’s sober and he has been for– will, no.

Will: Yeah, he had a slip. He told me this morning. He also told me that after he came to, he called his sponsor. And he’s been going to meetings.

Allie: Okay, well, when was this slip? I mean, it could’ve been months ago. He’s been under so much stress, like with– it wasn’t months ago, was it?

Will: No.

Lucas: I had a slip. I mean, I don’t even know if that’s what you call it these days, you know, when you’re blacked out drunk. But when I came to, my hand– my hand was a mess.

Will: I’m sorry.

Lucas: Yeah, me too.

Will: You’ve been sober for so long. Do you know why this happened? The only reason he told me is because I saw this cut on his hand, and it was recent, ’cause he still had the bandage. And I asked how it happened, and he said he didn’t remember.

Allie: Because he was drunk.

Will: Yeah.

Allie: And when he said that he “came to,” he was blacked out? And you think that he got the cut the same night that abigail died?

Will: [Sighs]

Rafe: You– you have to get out of here. You have to let me do my job. Now you can really screw things up here. Do you want to screw things up? I don’t think you want to screw things up, do you?

Chad: No, I don’T.

Rafe: Then let’s go. Don’t go anywhere. You need to tell me what the hell is going on here. Now listen, johnny told me that lucas admitted to kidnapping sami, but that does not make him a murderer. He had no earthly reason to kill abigail.

Chad: Yes, he did. Abigail knew. Abigail knew what lucas had done.

Sami: I know you’re in there, nicole.

Ej: Samantha, this is none of your business!

Sami: Get off me, ej! Come out, you cheating whore! Let go of me!

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Nicole: I can’t believe it. Chad accused lucas of killing abigail?

Eric: At the top of his lungs, in front of the entire church.

Nicole: Oh, poor guy. Chad, I mean. Rafe told me that he had to tell chad he had to let clyde weston go.

Eric: Yeah, well, chad mentioned that. Actually, he screamed it at lucas. But is rafe for sure? Because given weston’s history, we know he’s capable of paying to get an alibi.

Nicole: There’s timestamped evidence accounting for clyde weston’s whereabouts. And are you ready for this?

Eric: What?

Nicole: At the time of the murder, clyde weston was fishing.

Eric: Fishing? With lil’ opie and barney? I mean, sorry, this is not the time to be funny.

Nicole: No, no. I guess when chad found out it wasn’t clyde, he lost it.

Eric: Yeah, you could say that.

Nicole: But still, I mean, why in god’s name would he think it was lucas? Lucas loved abigail, and she was jennifer’s daughter. I…

Eric: Unfortunately, there’s more. It turns out that abigail was aware that lucas is the one who, um–

Nicole: Lucas was the one who what?

[Scoffs] What could lucas have done that he’d kill abigail to cover it up?

Eric: Lucas admitted he was the one who kidnapped sami.

Nicole: Oh.

Will: I don’t know exactly when dad got drunk. He just told me he felt guilty about mom.

Allie: You knew he kidnapped her and you still stood up for him at the wedding?

Will: No, obviously dad didn’t tell me he kidnapped mom. He had some sob story about how he should’ve stopped her from skiing, and because he didn’t, she broke her leg, and then, months after the fact, that that drove him to drink.

Allie: Great, so he’s lying again, too.

Will: I think I kind of knew it was a lie when he said it. You know, I could feel something was really wrong.

Allie: That it was his cover story. I mean, I can understand why he wouldn’t want to share with you that he kidnapped our mother.

Will: Yeah, it’s clearly eating him up.

Allie: I hope so. I mean, did you see what he put her through?

Will: I think the part he dreaded the most, even more than going to prison, was that mom might know that he did it, right? And so, when he found out that abigail knew that he did it…

Allie: He killed her to keep her quiet. No, no, I don’t believe that even dead drunk, dad would ever do anything like that.

Rafe: Look, let me get this straight. You knew that lucas had kidnapped sami. But you didn’t come to the police even though you knew your brother was serving time for something that he didn’t do? No, no, you just told your wife.

Chad: Okay, whatever. Lock me up then, but do not let him get away with murder.

Rafe: Okay, you know what, chad, let me tell you something. There is a step missing here, okay? Unless he knew that she knew what he had done.

Chad: Yeah, he did, and I found that out today.

Rafe: And how did he know that?

Chad: Kate told him.

Roman: Look, kate, I– I really don’t know what there is to say about lucas. He kidnapped sami. He put her through hell.

Kate: I know.

Roman: And as much as I want to beat the crap out of him for what he did to sami, I just hope to god he didn’t have anything to do with what happened to abigail for your sake.

Kate: Roman, I am so, so sorry.

Roman: For what? I mean, what did you do? You’re not responsible for what lucas did.

Kate: I’m responsible for what I did.

[Sighs]

[Sniffles] I knew what lucas had done, and I didn’t tell you.

Ej: Damn it, sami, I don’t want to throw you out on your ass, but I will!

Sami: Come on out, nicole! It took you less time to cheat on rafe than it did on eric!

Ej: Okay, that’s it.

Sami: Oh, ow! All right, stay in the bathroom. I’m gonna go tell rafe! You’re such a coward, nicole!

Belle: Wait, wait. You know what, you’re wrong as usual. It’s not nicole.

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Sami: You–you slept with my sister?

Ej: You have nothing to say about this.

Sami: The hell I don’t!

Ej: You divorced me. I’m not your husband anymore.

Sami: She’s still my sister. I cannot believe how disgusting this is. But you know, don’t you, because that’s why you were hiding in the bathroom!

Belle: No, I went into the bathroom because I could not stomach another one of your self-indulgent tantrums, and I came out of the bathroom to spare rafe and nicole from having to deal with you.

Sami: Oh, stop it with your moral high ground, your high-handedness. You are unbelievable! I mean, here you two are, lying, sneaking around town, telling people, “oh, I’m just friend with belle. She’s just my lawyer.” You two had to take your clothes off to go over some torts?

Belle: No, that’s not why we took our clothes off. But the fact that we kept our private life private doesn’t mean we’re sneaking around or lying. We’re not doing anything wrong.

Sami: Well, you are cheating on your husband.

Belle: No, shawn and i are separated.

Sami: Aw, you’re on a break?

Belle: Oh, my god. Why do you even care? And like ej said, why are you even here, sami? Aren’t you supposed to be getting married to lucas tonight? Ej: Maybe his mummy grounded him.

Sami: You know what, fine. Enjoy yourselves. Just remember, he’s only sleeping with you to get back at me.

Ej: Okay, that’s it. You’re coming with me.

Sami: Ha, told you so.

[Tense music]

Rafe: So kate told lucas that abigail knew he kidnapped sami?

Chad: That’s right.

Rafe: Okay. And how did you know that?

Chad: Kate told me.

Rafe: So once again, you decided to take matters into your own hands? Instead of coming here to the police, you went to the church.

Chad: Like I said, arrest me for disturbing the peace or obstruction of justice, but do not let lucas get away with murder.

Rafe: I won’T. That is, if he did it. But kidnapping sami is a far cry from brutally murdering his own niece. I’m sorry, I just don’t think that lucas is capable of that.

Chad: No, if he was sober, but he wasn’T.

Roman: So what do you mean you knew what lucas had done?

Kate: I knew that lucas was the one who had sami kidnapped.

Roman: Okay, let me get this straight. Okay, you knew this, you didn’t tell anyone? My daughter spent months not knowing where she was, what the hell was gonna happen to her, not knowing whether she’d ever see her children again.

Kate: I didn’t know that then, I knew that after.

Roman: Oh, after what, lucas rescued her?

Kate: Roman, if I had known she was in danger, I would tell you.

Roman: Well, she kind of was in danger, kate. She went on this grand tour to europe with the sociopath who kidnapped her. She was gonna marry the sociopath who kidnapped her.

Kate: That’s my son, okay? I had already lost philip, and I didn’t want to lose lucas.

Roman: Oh, philip. Right, right, right. Okay, on new year’s eve, all right, when you told me the truth about him, you said to me that you didn’t want there to be any secrets between us. That meant a lot to me, kate, and now, it turns out to be just another one of your lies.

Nicole: It was lucas who kidnapped sami?

Eric: Well, he was denying it, and then later he admitted it.

Nicole: Wow, this is crazy. I mean, I feel sorry for everyone involved. I feel sorry for sami.

Eric: It was awful all the way around.

Nicole: Wait a minute, that means ej was innocent this whole time.

Eric: Yeah.

Nicole: How’s sami?

Eric: I don’t know. I don’t know where she is. She won’t talk to me.

Nicole: Well, don’t worry too much, okay? Sami always lands on her feet.

Sami: I swear, damn all of them. I’m going, ej. I’m just going.

Ej: No, don’t!

Sami: What?

Ej: Don’t!

Sami: Listen, okay? I meant everything I said. Have at it with belle. Sleep with anyone you want to, okay? Tell belle tell you all the horrible stories about everything I’ve done to her my entire life.

Ej: You know, you were so bloody horrible just now, so bloody irritating…

Sami: I don’t need this.

Ej: But I didn’t stop to realize… that you wouldn’t have come here tonight if something wasn’t terribly wrong.

Sami: What? No, nothing’s wrong. Just came to share some wedding cake with you–

Ej: Damn it, samantha. Tell me what happened. Why aren’t you with lucas at your wedding?

Sami: There was no wedding. I didn’t marry lucas.

Ej: Well, um, good. But why?

Sami: Because you were right.

[Sighs] So I came here to– to tell you the big news that… lucas is the one who kidnapped me. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Allie: No. Even if dad was drunk, there’s no way that he would hurt abigail. He would never hurt anybody, I mean, you know how much the horton family means to him. Okay, obviously, you’re not saying what you’re thinking. Don’t you think at least you and I can be honest with each other?

Will: Look what he did to her. Right? Dad loves mom, but he kept her prisoner for months.

Allie: Okay, to protect her from ej. I know. No, you’re right. That was just an excuse. It was horrible what he did.

Will: And if he doesn’t remember cutting his hand, what else does he not remember? I mean, allie, if you told me earlier today, is dad capable of kidnapping mom, I would’ve said no way. But he did to keep her away from ej. He did something so horrible, so desperate to keep from losing her, and when she agreed to marry him, the stakes just got even higher.

Allie: And once again, he had to do something crazy and desperate so that he didn’t lose her.

Will: I think he might have.

Nicole: So sami found out she was going to marry a kidnapper.

[Sighs] Would’ve loved to have seen that.

Eric: I thought you felt sorry for her.

Nicole: I–I mean, I do, as a woman and as a human being, but as sami brady, after everything she’s done to me– oh, you’ve gotta grant me a little schadenfreude.

Eric: Nicole, I know there’s no loss between the two of you, but can you just kinda bury the hatchet, at least for today?

Nicole: Well, maybe you could’ve told her that because she was such a bitch to me a few hours ago.

Sami: If anyone’s making a really big mistake in their life, it’s rafe. Marrying you? When are you gonna start slutting around behind his back the way you did with eric?

Kate: On–on new year’s eve, I didn’t know about what lucas had done.

Roman: When did you find out?

Kate: January 5th.

Roman: Wow. Kudos, kate. So our no secrets agreement lasted a total of five days, and then there was, you know, another secret.

Kate: Roman… I was scared for lucas. I was afraid of losing lucas.

Roman: Yeah, you didn’t want lucas locked up, but it was fine for my daughter.

Kate: No. Because sami was free, and not that I condone what he did, because I don’t, but it was over.

Roman: Kate, damn it, it wasn’t over. He was the same dangerous, unbalanced man that kidnapped her. Do you think the kidnapping was just a slip? How many times does lucas get to slip? Over, and over, and over.

Kate: Roman–

Roman: And you forgive him, and excuse him, and cover for him over and over and over.

Kate: I’m sorry, roman.

Roman: No, no, I get it. You’re afraid of losing him. But even so, don’t you think sami deserves some kind of heads up, kate, before she went around the world with this guy? Like, “sami,” you know, “watch your step.” You know, “don’t get on lucas’ bad side, he just may have a little slip, and you may end up in a quaint little dungeon in europe.

Kate: Okay, please don’t do that. Lucas loves sami.

Roman: Oh, yeah.

Kate: Lucas would never hurt sami.

Roman: Like philip loves chloe? Kate, did you ever stop to notice that people get hurt when your boys start to like women? Okay, there’s a lot of collateral damage, and yes, lucas is fragile, and he needs his mother’s motherly love, so ej, why don’t you go off to prison for what he did? Kate, you think I’m mad? What the hell do you think ej’s gonna do when he finds out about this? I wouldn’t wanna be in your shoes, and I sure as hell wouldn’t wanna be in lucas’.

Ej: Lucas had you kidnapped. Are you sure?

Sami: He admitted it. He also admitted that he’s the one who planted the evidence against you. He–he is the one who put the evidence on the dimera computers.

[Dramatic music]

All this time, I was travelling the world with my kidnapper. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead, gloat. I deserve it.

Ej: No. No. What lucas did was… unspeakable.

Sami: Well, that’s certainly an understatement, I mean, he put you in prison for a crime he committed.

Ej: That wasn’t the worst thing that he did to me. He kidnapped you to split us up. And when you came back… we were going to start over. You were ready to get past what happened between nicole and me. When rafe turned up and arrested me… if lucas hadn’t framed me… we would’ve gotten back together.

Sami: [Sighs] Now that can never happen.

Ej: No?

Sami: I thought sleeping with nicole was the worst thing you could ever do. Well, I was wrong. Sleeping with my sister is worse. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

Will: [Sighs] I’m sorry. I–I mean, I hope I’m wrong.

Allie: Yeah, but maybe you’re right. I mean, we now know that he did something crazy when he was sober, so who knows what he did when he was drunk? Okay, but I can’t think about him right now because I’m really worried about mom, and i don’t think she should be alone.

Will: Okay. You gonna go to her?

Allie: Yeah. You wanna come?

Will: No, I, um– I think I’m gonna go check on dad.

Rafe: So will told you that lucas was drinking again?

Chad: So much so that he blacked out. And he doesn’t remember how he got that cut on his hand. And I don’t think cutting his hand is the only thing he doesn’t remember from that night.

Eric: So what did sami give you a hard time about?

Nicole: [Sighs] You know, the same old, same old.

Eric: [Chuckles] Well, she was riding high before the wedding. Look, I don’t know how she’s gonna get over this. She almost married the man who kidnapped her and who might be a murderer.

Nicole: Eric, do you really think it’s possible that lucas killed abigail? I mean, even if he was drunk, I still don’t think he’s capable of it.

Eric: Either did I. But I also didn’t think that lucas was capable of kidnapping my sister.

Ej: Samantha, please. Until you showed up tonight, I thought I’d lost you forever. But things are different now.

Sami: No, they aren’T. They aren’t different. They are exactly the same.

Ej: Samantha–

Roman: So you were comfortable with letting ej sit in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Wow. You know, I’m not a big fan of ej’s, not at all, but I even gotta say, that is pretty low.

Kate: Roman, I felt terrible about it.

Roman: Yeah, but not terrible enough to do something.

Kate: It wasn’t that simple.

Roman: It was exactly that simple.

Kate: No, it wasn’T. Because chad was involved, and I had to protect him. And I didn’t let ej just rot in prison, because I was the one who lead belle to the evidence that got him out.

Roman: Oh, why didn’t you say so? So now we definitely have to give you a gold star.

Kate: [Sighs]

Roman: Kate–

Kate: [Sighs]

Roman: None of this changes the fact that you were fine with trading sami’s safety for your son’S.

Kate: She was safe, roman.

Roman: Yeah, just like abigail was.

Kate: Oh, god, don’t say that, don’t say that. Lucas did not do that. Lucas could not have done that, okay, that was–that was chad. He was just digging his grave.

Roman: Okay, all right. Look, I apologize. I shouldn’t have said that. I’m sorry.

Kate: No, it’s okay. Really, it’s okay. You know. You’re right, I was wrong. What I did was wrong. I know that, and I think I’m– part of me knew that the entire time, you know, that I was just–I was in it so deep, roman, and it went on so long. I was just really afraid that if you found out the truth… I would lose you.

Roman: You were right about that.

Kate: What do you mean?

Roman: The two of us… we’re done.

Kate: [Sighs, sniffles] What happens to your body language

Rafe: Well, thanks for bringing me up to speed.

Chad: You’re gonna get him to confess, right?

Rafe: Chad, you’ve gotta let me handle this.

Chad: You looking for your father? He’s in there. With rafe. He’s questioning him. About what he did to my wife.

Lucas: What did chad tell you?

Rafe: Forget about chad. I need to ask you some questions.

Ej: What are you doing?

Belle: What does it look like I’m doing? I’m leaving.

Allie: Mom.

Sami: What are you doing here?

Allie: I was looking for you. Are you okay?

Sami: No.

Allie: Oh, mom.

Sami: No, I’m not okay.

[Sobbing] I was on an antidepressant,

Chad: I wanted you to hear it from me that… I told rave that you told me about your father’s drinking.

Will: Not surprising. You told a church full of people that he kidnapped my mom.

Chad: Well, you told me in confidence. But it’s evidence, so I had to tell rafe.

Will: Yeah, no, I– you gotta do what you gotta do. And I gotta stand by my dad. Were you about to leave?

Chad: Yeah.

Will: Then why don’t you get going? Looks like I’m gonna be here for a while.

Rafe: The night abigail was murdered, were you drinking?

Lucas: Yes.

Rafe: Did you kill her?

Lucas: Come on, rafe.

Rafe: Just answer the question. Did you kill abigail dimera?

Lucas: I do not remember. I don’t remember anything from that night.

Kate: Roman… you don’t mean that. I mean, I know that what I did was terrible. Please, I know we can work it out.

Roman: No. I want you to leave.

Kate: Okay, okay.

Roman: No.

[Sighs] Get your stuff. I want you out of here.

Kate: [Scoffs] Roman.

Roman: Goodbye, kate.

Eric: I ‘m really sorry, but I need to go find sami.

Nicole: Okay, maybe you should check with ej.

Eric: What–what is that supposed to mean?

Nicole: It means that the sami I know always goes running back to him.

Ej: Belle, look, I know that must’ve been painful, but she’s gone now.

Belle: Oh, okay. So, what? We just get back into bed and act like nothing ever happened?

Ej: No, no, I’m not saying that, I’m just saying you don’t have to go.

Belle: Oh, my god, ej, of course I have to go. It can’t work between us. I thought for a brief time that maybe it could, but now i know I was just deluding myself.

Ej: Is this because of samantha? Stupid question, how could it not be?

Belle: No.

Ej: I’m sorry.

Belle: It’s not a stupid question. I actually thought that I could be happy with you, in spite of knowing how much that was gonna hurt my sister, but, you know, even as much as I resent her, and, I mean, sometimes, I despise her, she is my sister. And when she’s in pain like that it just hurts me.

Ej: I understand that.

Belle: I know you do. And even if I didn’t know that you still had feelings for her, I would just… I’d feel her presence in my mind’s eye, just watching and judging everything, and, god, relationships are hard enough without adding that kind of complication.

Ej: Hm. So… are you going back to shawn?

Belle: I don’t know what’s gonna happen with shawn. That’s complicated, too, obviously. I think I just need to keep things simple for a while, even if that just means being alone. You were there for me when i really needed you, and I will always be grateful for that.

Ej: And I’ll be grateful, too. For everything you’ve done for me. And for all the good times that we’ve had together.

Sami: Oh, sweetheart, I’m sorry. [Sobs] I’m so sorry. This is really embarrassing.

Allie: No, no, no, no. I think–hey, I think it’s human, and look, I know how tough you are. You’re so strong. But I think that tonight… it’s okay if you fall apart. Okay?

Sami: It was supposed to be the happiest day of my life, and it…

[Sobs] Oh, allie. I’m so sorry.

Allie: No.

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[Tense music]

Ej: Good times. [Sighs]

Belle: Can I get in on some of that?

Ej: Oh, uh, that was the last of the bottle, but one of the advantages of living in this house is there’s always more. I’d welcome you to join my day drinking, but if you hurry, you can still catch your sister’s wedding.

Belle: I think my last 24 hours have been bad enough without adding sami to the mix.

Ej: [Clears throat] Well, at the very least, and I do mean the least, we should drink to the happy couple.

Eric: You two have exchanged vows. Now it’s my turn. Do you, lucas desmond horton, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and cherish in sickness and health till death do you part?

Lucas: I do.

Eric: Do you, samantha gene brady, take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love, to cherish, in sickness and health till death do you part?

Sami: I definitely do.

Eric: Well, rings, please.

Marlena: Of course, of course.

Eric: I think you know what to do.

[Laughter]

Lucas: With this ring, I thee wed. There you go.

Sami: Lucas, with this ring, I thee wed.

Eric: By the power vested in me, I now–

Chad: Did you do it?

Eric: Chad!

Sami: Chad–

Chad: Did you kill my wife?

Sami: Chad, what the hell are you doing?

Chad: Did you do it?

Sami: You’re ruining my wedding! Chad, get the hell out of here! Let go of him!

Roman: Back off!

Kate: Chad, let me take you somewhere.

Chad: No, I’m not leaving until he tells me the truth!

Eric: Chad, you don’t know what you’re doing. You’re just lost in grief.

Chad: Yeah, is that right? Do I not know what I’m doing, lucas?

Will: Chad, what reason would dad have hurt to abigail?

Chad: Because he found out that she knew his dirty little secret.

Sami: What dirty little secret are you talking about?

Chad: She knew that lucas was the guy who kidnapped you.

Sami: Okay. All right, chad, I know that you are grieving, but you need to calm down, okay? You can’t go around town saying outrageous, crazy things.

Chad: Yeah, you want to know what’s crazy? Standing in a church marrying the guy who kidnapped you!

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Ej: You have a certain amount of catching up to do.

Belle: Oh, mm-mm. What is that stuff?

Ej: Father’s digestif of choice.

Belle: Well, it definitely packs a punch.

Ej: Mm-hmm.

Belle: So what is all this? Is this because of the wedding?

Ej: Are you saying I should take this in stride? You didn’t even make an appearance.

Belle: After the last 24 hours I’ve had?

Ej: Okay.

Belle: Besides, sami has a built-in sensor that can detect any woman who’s ever slept with you, so…

Ej: Ah, your mistake is assuming that she cares. Samantha is probably married to mr. Excitement by now, starting a wife with a human doorstop.

Belle: Well, yeah, you should have another drink because you have not taken off that bitter edge just yet.

Ej: Can’t you see that I’ve been set free by this? No more jealousy, no more self-pity. Samantha is marrying lucas to spite me, and they deserve each other. I wonder if lucas is going to introduce bondage to the wedding night festivities.

Belle: Oh, stop.

Ej: No, you’re right. You’re right. He’s not like that. I think I’ll send him a bottle of champagne with a letter of thanks for taking samantha off my hands. You are looking at a free man. I’m free.

Chad: I’m grieving, but I’m not making this up. Am I?

Lucas: You don’t know what you’re talking about.

Sami: No, you’re just spouting ej’s lies, ej’s story. Your brother is the one who kidnapped me.

Johnny: Mom, it’s not always about dad, okay? At least hear chad out.

Allie: No, my father would never do something like that.

Sami: She’s right. He wouldn’t, and I’m sorry that this is happening. Listen, you were not there when ej demanded the divorce, the look of hatred for me he had in his eyes. He didn’t want to just divorce me. He wanted to destroy me. That’s why he kidnapped me! And lucas is the one who found me. He rescued me and brought me home. And now you come in trying to ruin our special day spouting ej’s phony stories?

Chad: Sami, if you go through with this, you will regret this day for the rest of your life.

Sami: No, you are the one telling ej’s lies that he sold you–

Chad: Ej didn’t sell me a thing. I wouldn’t listen to a word that he says. All of this evidence I found myself. I have evidence to back up everything that I am saying.

Lucas: That’s enough, chad! Enough! This is the sound of better breathing.

Kate: Chad, you don’t know what you’re talking about, and that’s understandable, but if you don’t leave, I’m going to have to call the police.

Chad: This isn’t grief talking, kate.

Marlena: Chad, let’s go somewhere and talk about it. You can tell me the whole story.

Chad: Thanks, marlena, but I think I’ll stay right here. You’ll be relieved to know that I’ve said my piece. Now, it’s lucas’ turn, and believe me, he has got a hell of a story. Well, come on, we both know where this is going. You can tell it better than I can. Okay, I’ll get you started. I caught you right after you got onto the dimera computer, remember? You said you used your mom’s password. You said you planted fake documents to make it look like ej was the one that kidnapped sami. Judge bought it, ej went to prison. You sent him to statesville in your place.

Lucas: I sent him to statesville all by myself? You sure about that? Watch what you say.

Chad: It was you, because you wanted sami and you hated the idea of ever losing her to ej again. So go ahead; you can deny it. Dig that hole a little deeper, but there is no way out of it anymore.

Kate: Lucas, say something.

Roman: What’s he gonna say?

Lucas: Okay. All right.

Chad: All right what?

Lucas: All right, I admit it. I did it. I framed ej, and I’m not sorry about it.

Marlena: Oh, my gosh.

Sami: Um… what?

Belle: Why are you so quiet?

Ej: Do you think they wrote their own vows?

Belle: Why are you doing this?

Ej: All that’s left is the wedding night, samantha staring up at the ceiling while lucas snores soundly and happily beside her.

Belle: So much for not dwelling on it.

Ej: [Sighs] You’re absolutely right.

[Sighs] You seem somewhat revived after your ordeal.

Belle: Well, there’s nowhere to go but up. I can’t even imagine what I looked like this morning. I felt like I had been flattened by a steamroller.

Ej: You were only able to tell me about it in broad strokes.

Belle: Mm, you’re lucky that’s all you know.

Ej: I’m more than happy to hear some more if it would help you to talk about it.

Belle: All right. You asked for it. So you know how I told you that jan is missing and presumed dead, “presumed” being the operative word because, of course, nothing is definite. Have you ever heard the term “do or die”?

Ej: I’m familiar with the concept.

Belle: Okay, well, that’s basically what this was. Jan lured shawn down to the docks by disappearing with that poor, premature, little baby because she knew that would get him down there, and of course it did.

Ej: She actually believed that shawn would get on ben and ciara’s ship and sail off with them and the baby and jan?

Belle: No, no, no, no. Listen, jan is insane, but she is not stupid. She knew she was gonna have to knock shawn out until they were far away from the shore. Anyway, I got there, and it was just total chaos. Shawn was already knocked out, and I couldn’t find the baby anywhere, and jan is, like, raving, not even trying to cover up her craziness. And then, she starts swinging this oar at me like she’s gonna kill me.

Ej: Why would a cabin cruiser have oars?

Belle: I don’t know. You’re losing the thread here.

Ej: Oh, sorry, sorry.

Belle: Anyway, so I knew at that moment it was gonna be her or me.

Ej: And deranged or not, jan was clearly no match for you.

Belle: Well, I got lucky. It really could’ve gone either way. And, I mean, I still don’t even know if it’s over or not. Jan could be at the bottom of the river, but she could also be staging the comeback of the year. And even if she is gone, there’s still…

Ej: There’s the baby.

Belle: Yes, her son, hers and shawn’S. And I am so glad that that baby came through all of this unscathed, I am…

Ej: But?

Belle: But he need parenting– stable, loving parenting– and so, I talked to shawn before I came here. I’d like to say that I was the bigger person and said I would step up and be the mother that this baby needed.

Ej: So you would have to go back to shawn.

Belle: But how could I be a good mother to this kid? Every time I looked at him, I would see jan. So I know it sounds heartless, but I told shawn I just don’t think I can live like that.

[Clamoring]

Sami: Okay, you know what, everyone? Just be quiet for a second, please. Look, lucas framed ej for kidnapping me. That’s all this is, and we can all be appropriately shocked by it, but the bottom line is, lucas and ej have always hated each other and it has nothing to do with this wedding, all right? I mean, the truth is, ej would’ve framed lucas for kidnapping me if he had thought of it first, but he didn’T. So we’re all just gonna move on, okay? Lucas found me; he rescued me. Ej probably is the one who kidnapped me, or maybe it was someone else, but I know it wasn’t lucas because he’s looked me in the eye. I know how much he loves me. I know he’s incapable of doing something like that. That isn’t who he is.

Eric: Chad, this is not the time to start this.

Chad: I think it’s the perfect time. Sami, I’m trying to rescue you here.

Sami: [Scoffs] Well, I appreciate it, chad, but I’ve actually already been rescued by my fiancé. So eric, all you have to do is pronounce us man and wife, right?

Eric: Yeah, right.

Sami: Okay, so let’s do it.

Chad: No, not yet. I’m not nearly done, but lucas is. You know that, don’t you? I mean, sami’s right. Trying to hang the kidnapping on ej isn’t nearly enough to blow up the day. I didn’t just catch you planting evidence. You didn’t just want to set ej up. You also wanted to cover up what you did to sami. And I’m not making this up. You admitted it, didn’t you? And me? Yeah, I was pissed off at ej, so I let you get away with it, but that’s over. It’s time to man up and own what you did.

Sami: Okay, you know what? Nothing lucas will say is gonna satisfy you, chad, and I personally don’t need any sort of confessions or admissions. This is over right now. Chad, you’re welcome to have a seat and stay, or you can go, but right now, eric, come on over here. We’re gonna wrap this up. Let’s get married. Come on. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Lucas: Sami. I, um… I did it for us.

Marlena: Oh, my gosh.

Roman: What did you do, lucas?

Allie: No, you couldn’t have.

Johnny: You kept him locked up? Let me go!

Will: Johnny.

Sami: Oh, my god. Oh, my god.

[Sighs] Lucas.

Ej: Samantha chose lucas over me, and now she’s out of my life.

Belle: Mm, after how many years?

Ej: It doesn’t matter. It’s fine. And you have no idea what your future holds with shawn.

Belle: After how many years?

Ej: I’m sorry. I truly am. Let me give you some advice. One of your many fine qualities is that you’re compassionate. And you’re also a very wise woman. Unlike samantha, you take after your mother. Give yourself the gift of having confidence that you’ll know what you need and make the right decision.

Belle: Why, ej dimera, you have such unsuspected depth. That was a surprisingly unselfish thing for you to say.

Ej: Well, it’s the liquor talking. But look at the two of us. Dragged through the worst of what love and life can throw at us, and yet, here we are, still standing.

Belle: Well, technically, we’re still sitting, but…

Ej: Don’t be so literal. I’m on a roll here. I was just about to say how lucky we are to have found each other in all this madness. Hiring you as my attorney was one of my better decisions.

Belle: What was that toast you made when I came in?

Ej: “Good times.”

Belle: Yes. Well, I have a better one. Misery loves company.

Ej: I’ll drink to that.

[Tender music]

Johnny: Let me go!

Eric: Not now, johnny!

Allie: Grandma, this is the worst.

Marlena: I’m shocked at lucas. I don’t even know what to say.

Allie: Will, shouldn’t you do something?

Will: Like what, for god’s sake?

Sami: I just want to hear all of it. I just want to know why.

Lucas: Everything I did, i did because I love you so much.

Roman: That’s your idea of love?

Sami: Dad, please. Keep talking.

Lucas: I never wanted ej to find out about us, but he did, and the way he treated you after that–after everything you did for him–it drove me crazy.

Chad: Why don’t you stick to what you did?

Lucas: I thought we were gonna be together. I thought we were finally gonna have our chance, but you weren’t ready. You were just thinking about ej the whole time. You weren’t ready to move on from him. All you could think about was him. All you could think about was talking to gabi so you could get permission to move back into the dimera mansion just so you could be with him.

Sami: That’s how I ended up with the rag soaked in chloroform jammed over my face?

Lucas: I never hurt you. I never hurt you. I knew you were gonna be safe the whole time. I made sure of it.

Sami: So who were those goons? Where did you find them?

Lucas: They were guys that I knew from prison.

Chad: Where all the best people meet.

Lucas: They were professionals. They knew what they were doing. They weren’t gonna make a mistake. You were never in danger. I made sure of that. I gave them strict orders.

Sami: Wow, that’s really comforting. I’m so grateful to know that you had real, professional criminals babysitting me. What was the plan? They were just gonna keep me there until I got over ej? Is that it?

Lucas: Well, I didn’t think it was gonna be that long. Ej and nicole were going at it. They were getting hot and heavy. I know you hate nicole more than anybody in the whole world, and ej never looked at you twice. He never looked back. But you know what? As soon as everyone found out about nicole and ej, and I made sure you knew, I was gonna rescue you. I was fighting for us. Everything I did, I did for us.

Sami: You kidnapped me for us?

Lucas: [Sobbing] Sometimes you gotta play dirty to get what you want. I learned that from you.

Sami: [Scoffs]

[Chuckles] No, you’re right. You’re so right about that. I definitely know how to play dirty to get what I want, especially when I– when I want love, but this somehow feels a little different, lucas, because there I was, trapped in that horrible room, while you went home every night, crawled into your warm bed, you laid your head down on your pillow, and you were able to sleep knowing– knowing what was happening to me and how scared I was. That doesn’t sound like love. That sounds like you were making me pay for loving ej.

Lucas: No, that is not what happened. I wasn’t doing that.

Sami: I don’t believe you.

From prom dresses exactly? Did they give you updates? I mean, did you know what my days were like?

Lucas: I never meant to hurt you.

Sami: You know how horrible that room was? Well, of course you know, right? Oh, you chose it! I mean, it was really bad. It was this tiny room, and there was this busted-up cot. There was one window I could look through, but it had a bunch of bars in front of it. And then, those guys that he hired were not exactly the warm and fuzzy type, so every time I heard the key in the lock, I didn’t know. Am I getting another meal, or is this the day that they’re gonna kill me?

Lucas: That was never gonna happen.

Sami: Well, I didn’t know that, did I?

Lucas: No.

Sami: No. Did they tell you how I begged them to just explain it to me, tell me why I was there? They said they couldn’T. They said it was up to their boss, but their boss was you! Did they tell you that I cried myself to sleep every night? I was worried I was never gonna see my kids again. Did they tell you that? Did they tell you how sad I was? That I–that I missed them? I missed them so much! I missed my parents. And I was so worried that they thought I was dead. I… and you’re just walking around town? How did you look them in the eye every day? I just can’t even understand it. And then–and then you agreed to let my brother walk us through our vows. You stood there and looked me in the face as I told you that I thought you were my hero for rescuing me.

[Sobbing] I–I just realized it. I actually rescued myself. I did, didn’t I? You didn’t plan for me to get that phone. I did that! If I hadn’t called allie, would I still be locked up in that cage?

[Scoffs] Lucas, this is the worst thing you have ever done, and you did it for nothing.

Lucas: I love you, sami.

Sami: Well, I don’t love you.

[Tense music]

Chad: Yeah, you’re not going anywhere. See, sami was wrong about one thing. Kidnapping her wasn’t the worst thing you ever did. The worst thing you ever did was murdering my wife.

[Tender music]

Ej: Why don’t we take this upstairs?

Sami: [Sobbing]

Marlena: Oh, sami. Sami, you shouldn’t be putting yourself through this.

Sami: I’m so stupid. I’m just so stupid, mom. What is wrong with me?

Marlena: Nothing is wrong with you, and you are not stupid. This is on lucas. This is all about lucas. What he did to you…

Sami: Mom, it’s just that someone knew. It’s that someone tried to tell me, tried to warn me, and I wouldn’t listen. I wouldn’t listen. He tried to tell me over and over. Ej knew, and I just– I just wouldn’t listen!

[Steamy music]

As someone living with type 2 diabetes, I was just gonna forget why I came here today?

Lucas: You’re talking crazy, chad. I didn’t kill abigail! It was clyde weston!

Chad: No, he didn’t!

Lucas: The hell he didn’t!

Chad: Rafe called. Clyde’s alibi checks out, so you can’t count on him to take the fall anymore.

Lucas: What are you talking about? I would never hurt my niece. I loved her! Don’t you understand that?

Chad: Yeah, 20 minutes ago, nobody thought you kidnapped sami, and yet, here we are.

Kate: Okay, lucas, don’t even listen to him. He’s out of his mind.

Roman: He sounds pretty sane to me.

Johnny: Yeah, I’d like to hear this.

Lucas: Hear what? How did we do this? How did we go from sami to abigail, huh?

Chad: Because one thing led to another, all right? Before anyone knew who took sami, abby decided to look into it for “the spectator.” And abby, she’s a pretty good reporter, so it didn’t take her long to track down the people that you hired to kidnap sami. She was making plans to interview the guy, so I had no choice but to tell her I knew who kidnapped sami, that it was her uncle lucas. And then, that night, my wife was stabbed to death because you found out I told her what you did.

Lucas: You’re wrong, man.

Allie: Chad, please, he would not do that to abigail.

Will: Chad. Chad, she’s right. This doesn’t make any sense.

Chad: You don’t think so, will? Remember our conversation earlier?

Will: My dad didn’t tell me when he fell off the wagon, but it must’ve been recently since he still had the bandage on his hand.

Chad: He hurt himself while he was on his bender?

Will: Yeah, and by the size of the bandage, I don’t know, man, I’d say it was bad. But he was so far gone, he didn’t even remember how it happened. Chad, you’re putting the pieces together wrong.

Chad: I don’t think so. Seems to me the missing pieces are falling right into place.

Lucas: Chad, listen to me.

Chad: Listen to you? We just listened to you try to convince sami that kidnapping her was an act of love. And we all saw how desperate you were not to lose her, so desperate that you didn’t just kidnap her, you didn’t just frame ej. You sent him to statesville, and you breathed a sigh of relief.

Lucas: And you were so mad at him that you lied to a judge just to clear me.

Chad: Yes, I did, and I’ll have to live with that for the rest of my life, but my point is is you thought you had all your ducks in a row, that you had finally gotten sami back, you were finally gonna marry her. And then you found out that abby knew what you did, and all abby had to do was open her mouth and blow your dream to hell.

Lucas: I would never do that to my sister’s kid.

Roman: I’ve heard enough.

Kate: What are you doing?

Roman: Police should be here. Don’t you think?

Lucas: You don’t have to do that, roman. I’ll go down to the station, I’ll give a statement, and they’ll clear me.

Johnny: Oh, you’re not going to the police alone. I’m coming with you.

Chad: So am I.

Roman: He’s your son. You should be there too.

Kate: Um, yeah, you’re right. You’re right.

Roman: Kate, I love you.

Kate: I love you too.

[Tense music]

Allie: Oh, my god. Oh, my god, poor mom.

Sami: I just can’t stop hearing his vows in my head, that “I wanna be a better man for you, sami. I haven’t always given you my best self.” Talk about an understatement. I mean, he’s practically confessing, and I didn’t even hear it.

Marlena: Sami, you’ve had a terrible shock. Your world has been turned upside down by this.

Sami: I just can’T. I can’T. “I want to be your hero.” He said that.

Marlena: Honey.

Sami: I just can’t do this anymore! That is what I think of you and your stupid promises, lucas, and your vows.

[Sighs] What are you doing, mom?

Marlena: I’m getting the rings, and I’m gonna take you back to the house.

Sami: No, no, no. Please, no. I can’T.

Marlena: What are you doing?

Sami: No, I just have to get out of here; I can’T.

Marlena: Sami, where are you going? Sami!

Ej: [Sighs] What were you saying about misery?

Belle: [Chuckles] I’m anything but miserable right now.

Both: [Chuckle]

Belle: I’m actually grateful.

Ej: For what exactly?

Belle: For you making me forget.

Both: [Chuckle]

Ej: Well, we’re even then. You’ve done the same thing for me.

[Tender music]

Okay, this is a freezer, not a time capsule. Okay, yeah, call me if she comes back to your place. Okay.

[Hangs up] Your mother said that sami took off.

Eric: Without saying where she was going?

Roman: Yeah.

Both: [Sigh]

Eric: You okay? I mean, that’s a lot to take in.

Roman: He came to see me.

Eric: Lucas?

Roman: Mm-hmm, for my blessing. The whole bit. So proper, so respectful. Can you believe that? What kind of respect did he show sami when he kidnapped her, huh? And when he had to finally admit it, it felt like my head was gonna explode! If we hadn’t been in a church, he’d be in a hospital right now.

Eric: What about the other things that chad said? I mean, do you think there’s any possibility?

Roman: Well, at this point, I don’t think you could rule it out.

Eric: Guess not.

Roman: No, chad was right. Lucas would’ve done anything to keep that secret from coming out. What I don’t understand is how he was able to keep it going for so long.

Kate: I still think that you should have an attorney present.

Lucas: I don’t need an attorney. I’m innocent.

Chad: Tell that to rafe. He’s on his way here. He wants you to wait in there.

Kate: Okay, now just stop it, all right? I know that you’re hurting, but you have no idea what happened.

Chad: I don’t? That’s news to me.

Johnny: You know, it’s bad enough, you framing my dad. If you did this too…

Lucas: I didn’t, all right? I couldn’t have.

Kate: Okay, look, I think the reason that rafe wants you to wait in that room is so you won’t have to talk before you know what you want to say.

Lucas: Right, right. Fine.

Chad: I want you to go wait outside for rafe. I don’t want him getting waylaid on his way here.

Johnny: Sure.

Chad: Rafe is gonna ask me how I put the pieces together to come up with lucas.

Kate: So you’re going to tell him that I told lucas that abigail knew, right?

Chad: You better get roman ready for what’s coming.

Kate: Mm, thanks, chad.

[Tense music]

[Door opens]

Lucas: What are you doing here?

Chad: [Sighs] I sent your mom and johnny away, and rafe’s not here yet, so it’s just you and me. You got drunk, and my wife was a threat to you and sami.

Lucas: You don’t know what I thought; you weren’t there.

Chad: We both know what happened next.

Marlena: I heard chad say when he came into the church, “you killed my wife.” I thought he didn’t know what he was talking about.

Will: He’s convinced dad killed abigail to keep her quiet.

Marlena: Well, keep her quiet about what?

Allie: The day she was killed, abigail found out that dad kidnapped sami.

Marlena: [Exhales sharply] I can’t believe it. I can’t believe that lucas is capable of that.

Allie: Neither can we.

Ej: [Panting]

[Groans]

[Moans]

Belle: [Chuckles]

Ej: What if I ring harold and get him to bring– bring up a bottle of champagne?

Belle: What are we celebrating?

Both: [Chuckle]

Ej: The fact that this day has taken a decided turn for the better.

Sami: [Knocks at door] Ej, are you in there? We need to talk.

Ej: Oh, my.

Belle: What the hell is she doing here?

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Marlena: Um, I’m just remembering that sami came by the house this morning. She was so happy, so excited about the future.

Allie: Yeah, I saw dad. He was happy too.

Marlena: Yeah, I imagine he was; he thought he had gotten away with it. By the time I got to the parking lot, your mom was gone, but we have got to find her.

Will: Yeah. Well, shouldn’t somebody stay here in case she comes back?

Marlena: Why would she come back here?

Will: Looking for allie and me maybe?

Marlena: Oh, darlings, I’m so sorry you had to find out about it this way. It’s awful.

Allie: Yeah, it’s the worst.

Marlena: Well, we’ve got to find her. Yeah, I will stay close. Stay close.

Allie: Mom’s rings. I can’t– I can’t take this in, will. I don’t understand any of it.

Will: That’s because it’s a nightmare.

Allie: [Sobbing]

Eric: We should try to find sami.

Roman: You do that. I’ll stay in case she comes back here.

Eric: Okay, good idea. I can see her deciding she needs you now.

Roman: Yeah. Okay.

[Pensive music]

What are you doing here? Should you be at the police station with lucas?

Lucas: You have to listen to me. I would never take a knife and stab my own niece!

Chad: Yeah? Then what is that?

Sami: [Knocks at door] Ej, I really need to talk to you.

Ej: What are you doing?

Belle: I can’t let her find me in here!

Sami: Come on, ej. I know you’re in there.

Ej: What are you doing here, samantha? Why aren’t you with lucas?

Sami: Well, I would’ve been except… ah, look at what we have here. Who does this belong to?

 

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Will: My dad didn’t tell me when he fell off the wagon, but must’ve been recently since he still had the bandage on his hand.

Chad: He hurt himself while he was on his bender?

Will: Yeah. And by the size of the bandage, I mean, I’d say it was bad. He was so far gone he didn’t even remember how it happened.

Kate: Okay, I thought tt you told me you knew you didn’t kill abigail.

Lucas: Yeah, I was convinced that I wouldn’t lay a hand on my sister’s kid, but I don’t know. Deep down, I was freaking out about it.

Kate: Why?

Lucas: Because I was so drunk and I don’t remember anything that happened that night.

Kate: Yeah, you got drunk when I told you that abigail knew about you kidnapping sami.

Lucas: Thank you. Thanks for rubbing that in. I appreciate it. The cops have clyde. And they said that clyde had the bracelet, clyde had the jewelry that was taken from abigail’s place the night she was murdered, and you know they said that ej gave a statement. Ej said that clyde was trying to send him a message.

Kate: Yeah, I heard that.

Lucas: Well, we all know what happened the last time clyde sent a message. Remember when he sent a message to victor kiriakis? Next thing you know, sonny was stabbed. Same thing happened to abigail.

Kate: You’re right. Oh, my god. Lucas, you are absolutely right about that. Oh, thank god. This is–this is over. Honey, I have to tell you it’s been so painful watching you beat yourself up about this. And by the way, you are a really, really terrible liar.

Lucas: Thank you. Thanks for that.

Kate: Well, no, I mean, literally, that’s a compliment. It’s because you have so much conscience, you know? It’s not easy for you to pull off a deception.

Lucas: Well, maybe I take after my dad’s side.

Kate: Okay. Look, now that we know that you had absolutely nothing to do with abigail’s death, you really sure that you want to marry sami? With this big lie that you have between you?

Lucas: You can’t be happy for me for like 30 seconds? You gotta start in with your nagging again?

Kate: Yes, yes, I do. Because it’s for your own good. You don’t wanna see sami walk down the aisle without coming clean. You must tell her that you’re the one who kidnapped her.

Johnny: You know damn well why I broke up with chanel. Same reason you did.

Allie: Yeah, the devil made us do it.

Johnny: So you really don’t like this suit?

Allie: No, it’s nice. If you’re auditioning for the role of red in “crayola: The musical.”

Johnny: Well, you know I’ve always liked to color outside the lines.

Allie: Yeah, okay, says the straight guy to this bi sister. Look, johnny, you can do all you want to make yourself stand out, but the thing is, chanel is bi. Just like I am. We get each other. And that’s why we’re going to end up together.

Eric: A wedding in salem that goes by the book, now, that would be a unique experience. You ready to go?

Marlena: Yes, I’d like to ask you something first.

Eric: Okay.

Marlena: I understand that rafe and nicole got married.

Eric: Yeah.

Marlena: Just wondering how you feel about that.

Ej: I have all sorts of reasons not to rejoice over samantha’s marriage to a bore.

Nicole: Okay, well, maybe you can tell me all about it over a drink. Or perhaps you’d rather drown your sorrows with sami’s sister in the hopes to finally get her into bed.

Ej: You underestimate me.

Nicole: Oh, you did it. You rascal you. You finally slept with belle, didn’t you?

[Laughs] Oh.

Sami: Well, don’t you two look thick as thieves. What are you talking about?

Nicole: Well, you know, under normal circumstances, I would tell you to mind your own business, but today, today, sami, I am gonna make an exception. I’m gonna tell you exactly what we were talking about.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

[Suspenseful music]

Johnny: Oh, you missed one.

Allie: What are you talking about?

Johnny: Uh, the pew. You missed it.

Allie: What are you, seven years old? Does everything have to be a competition?

Johnny: Ah, you’re just upset ’cause I usually come out ahead. I was even born first.

Allie: You’re pathetic.

Johnny: Name one time when we both wanted the same thing and you ended up with it.

Allie: Look, I’m not doing this. I’m not playing this game, okay? Not anymore.

Johnny: Do you remember dirty kitty? You had a stuffed animal you were crazy about?

Allie: Yeah, of course I remember her. I lost her and I cried for like a week.

Johnny: Dirty kitty wasn’t lost.

Allie: You got rid of her? And that’s fun for you? What kind of little sadist are you?

Johnny: I play for keeps, that’s all. And I’m gonna take chanel away from you too.

Chad: Did your dad say what made him start drinking?

Will: He said he felt guilty and it was about my mom.

Chad: Yeah.

Will: Yeah. They went on this skiing trip and she broke her leg. Yeah, he thinks it was his fault.

Chad: Why?

Will: Because he knew she was tired, but she wanted to do one more tough run, and he thinks he should’ve stopped her.

Chad: I see.

Will: Yeah. I mean, clearly she’s not holding it against him. She’s marrying the guy. Still kinda hard to believe.

Chad: Why?

Will: I know my mom and dad will always love each other, but I always thought that mom would end up with ej.

Lucas: I am not gonna do this with you, not today, not anymore.

Kate: God, but lucas–

Lucas: No, but nothing– I mean it, I am not gonna tell sami the truth. If I do that, she’s gonna go back to ej. We both know that’s gonna happen.

Kate: Okay, well, you know, sami’s not stupid, and she could actually figure this out on her own.

Lucas: How’s she gonna do that?

Kate: Like I told you, you’re a rotten liar. You also don’t live very well with guilt. You know, every time you swiped money from my purse…

Lucas: [Stammers] I was young, and you couldn’t tell by the look on my face anyway. You know what? It doesn’t matter. None of that matters. The only thing that matters is, I have been keeping this secret for the past year. And sami hasn’t had a clue yet. So maybe, maybe I’m a little bit more like you than I think. Or maybe I’m just better than ej. Maybe I’m just a better man than he is for her. Maybe that’s why she loves me so much.

Kate: I’m not going to be able to talk you out of this, am I?

Lucas: No, what I did was extreme, I know that. I’m an addict. I understand addiction. What I did was intervention. Okay? What I did was intervention. Sami was in a toxic relationship and I saved her from that.

Nicole: Let me ask you a question first. Is belle going to the wedding?

Sami: I don’t think so. My mom said she’s having a bad time of it.

Nicole: No kidding.

Sami: So you were gonna tell me what you two were talking about?

Ej: We were saying how unfortunate it is that you’re about to make the biggest mistake of your life.

Sami: Oh, ej. I’ve already made the biggest mistake of my life. More than once, actually.

Nicole: But you always said that was true love.

Sami: Please, if anyone’s making a really big mistake in their life, it’s rafe. Marrying you? When are you gonna start slutting around behind his back the way you did with eric?

Nicole: Now you’re projecting, sami. You cheated on rafe with ej.

Sami: Oh, you’re gonna throw that in my face?

Ej: If anyone here is guilty of serial infidelity, it’s you.

Sami: Oh, are you serious? You are no monk.

Ej: I was true to you the second time around.

Sami: Oh, “the second time”? Oh, that’s so romantic when you say it like that. You were in a body cast!

Ej: And when I was like that, you were sneaking around with lucas. Tell me, how are you going to look him in the eye today and promise to be faithful and true in sickness and health? Moderate to severe eczema

Eric: Mom, I can only wish nicole all the happiness in the world.

Marlena: Yes. Well, in the past, you’ve been the one committed to her happiness.

Eric: Me? Committed? Mom, she was ready to stay and be married to me forever, but I left and I stayed in africa. Rafe, he’s been a friend to her. And they fell in love. I’m not about to interfere with that.

Marlena: So you’re– you’re doing what’s right.

Eric: And today is not about nicole, rafe, or me, it’s about sami and lucas. Come on. Let’s go to the church and get them married.

Will: Anyway, thanks for letting me talk about my dad. Especially now. I have to ask that you, you know, don’t tell anyone that he got loaded.

Chad: Sure. And give him and sami my best.

Will: I will.

Chad: You know, abby absolutely loved weddings. She would–she would start, um, tearing up as soon as the wedding march started. And they would start doing the vows, and she would always reach over and grab my hand and… I always felt like I was marrying her all over again.

Will: She was a really special person. I knew her all my life. And I’ll always remember her. Her class and her kindness and that she always wanted to do the right thing. No matter what. She was one of, like, the all-time world’s greatest ladies.

[Both laugh]

Chad: Yeah, she was.

Will: And if you need me or sonny, whenever, middle of the night, early morning, it doesn’t matter, you just say the word, and we will be there for you.

[Sentimental music]

Kate: Well, sami shouldn’t blame you for convincing herself that the end justified the means. God knows she’s lived by that principle most of her life.

Lucas: Listen, I regret what I did. I acted on impulse, and i should’ve resisted it, but you know, when sami and I were away, we fell in love all over again. It was amazing. We were in italy together, the snow was falling and it was so romantic. We were by the fire. It kind of reminded us both, you know, when we were stranded at the cabin. If he comes after you, sami, I’ll protect you. Don’t worry about ej. You trust me, right? You believe I can do that for you?

Sami: Of course I believe in you, lucas.

Lucas: Good. Let me get this fire started and then I’m making love to you all night long. You’re mine.

Sami: Who needs the fire then?

Lucas: Back then, it was her and me against the world. It’s gonna be that way from now on.

Kate: Wait, didn’t the roof of that cabin cave in, almost killing both of you?

Lucas: You’re a buzzkill, you know that? Come on, let’s go.

Allie: Done. Maybe you would’ve won if you hadn’t stopped to shoot off your mouth. The church is almost ready for my dad to marry our mom. I like this little church. Maybe chanel and i will get married here too.

Johnny: Yeah, yeah. In your dreams.

Allie: You know, I don’t think you even really want her. I think you just wanna take her away from me. But you know what? Chanel is gonna see you for the phony that you are.

Marlena: Twins are arguing. Walk down memory lane, huh?

Eric: Yeah, well, at least sami and I never argued over the same woman.

Marlena: Mm-hmm.

Eric: How about we just worry about today’s nuptials, huh?

Marlena: Ah, I think that is a wonderful idea.

Sami: You’re calling me out for cheating on you when you cheated on me with abby? You think I’ve forgotten about that? Oh, oh, god rest her soul.

Ej: Oh, you’re unbelievable.

Sami: You kidnapped me, you son of a bitch!

Ej: If I had done that, believe me, you’d still be missing. Your kidnapping was the work of an amateur.

Sami: You are nothing but cruel and vindictive.

Ej: Yes, yes, yes, you’ve made your point.

Sami: I was a fool for ever loving you as long as I did. At least I’ve finally come to my senses, and I am marrying a man who’s gonna treat me with the kindness and the respect that I deserve!

Ej: [Laughs] Keep telling yourself that. I’m sure you will. You’ve always been amazing at self-deception.

Sami: Oh, shut up!

Ej: Oh, and just one more thing. Before you go on your honeymoon, make sure you check lucas’ luggage for chloroform this time.

Sami: Oh–

Roman: I was wondering where you were.

Sami: Dad. Hi.

Roman: Hi. So, uh, ready to get married?

[Tense music]

We women are in the know about everything.

[Melancholy music]

[Phone rings]

Chad: Rafe, what’s up? Is it about clyde?

Rafe: Yeah. There’s been a development in the case you should know about.

Eric: Hey, I’m glad you could make it.

Lucas: Nothing could’ve stopped me.

Eric: Well, I ran into ej on my way here.

Lucas: Oh, well, lucky you.

Eric: Hmm, well, I can’t tell you how happy I am that you are the one who’s marrying my sister today.

Allie: Hey, grandpa roman.

Roman: Hey, allie.

Allie: Hi, mom. Oh my gosh, hi, I just wanted to come tell you how much I love you and give you a hug.

Sami: Oh, I love you too.

Allie: You look beautiful.

Sami: So do you.

Allie: I’m really happy about you and dad. I just–it feels right.

Sami: It feels right to me too.

Allie: Yeah. Okay.

[Both laugh] I’ll let you finish getting ready. Unless you need any help with anything?

Sami: No, I think it looks okay.

Allie: Yeah, you look amazing.

Sami: Okay.

Allie: Okay, well, I’ll see you guys at the wedding.

Roman: [Sighs] You must be very proud of your daughter.

Sami: Oh, I am, daddy. Why do you look concerned?

Roman: Well, ’cause you didn’t say a word in the car. You want to tell me what I walked in on outside the pub?

Sami: It’s no big deal. I just ran into ej and nicole. And, you know, it didn’t go well.

Roman: Right. Yeah, it was hard for me to tell whether you and ej were gonna slit each other’s throats or go into a clinch.

Sami: Dad!

Roman: What?

Sami: It’s my wedding day! I’m marrying lucas, and I couldn’t be happier about it, damn it!

Roman: I can tell.

Sami: By the way, I’d slit my own throat before I kiss ej dimera ever again.

Roman: So you couldn’t be happier, huh?

Sami: That’s right! It’s just that, you know, running into ej and nicole on my wedding day isn’t exactly ideal.

Roman: You really want to go through with this? ‘Cause I can go tell lucas.

Sami: No, no. Dad, don’t tell him anything. Yes, I want to go through with this. I want to get married to lucas. I love him, and nothing else matters, right?

Roman: Nope. Nothing else matters.

Will: Hey.

Allie: Where have you been?

Will: Talking to chad.

Allie: How is he?

Will: How do you think?

[Pachelbel’s “canon in d” plays]

Eric: Who gives this woman away to be married to this man?

Roman: Her mother and I do.

Eric: We’re gathered here today to celebrate the love of lucas desmond horton and samantha gene brady. Everyone in this room knows what it is to be in love. And also how hard it can be. My sister warned me about going on and on about scripture. We managed to strike a bargain. And I get just one. 1 corinthians 13:4-8. It starts out saying what love is, and as it goes on, it makes a list of all the things that love is not. Love is patient and love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it’s not easily angered, nor keeps records of wrongs. I’m serious, it stays it right here. Love does not delight in evil. It rejoices in truth. Love never fails. That’s not bad for five lines and 65 words.

[Laughs] But what it does not say is how two people, how they’re supposed to manage that marriage. We’re usually left alone to kind of figure out our own ways. And sometimes we wander off the path, and we get lost. But what I find beautiful is that two people who are in love have found a way back to one another. And it’s because of lucas and sami’s love that we’re here today. Before proceeding, if there’s anyone has any reason for these two not to wed, please speak now or forever and hereafter hold your peace.

[Both laugh]

Sami: [Clears throat]

Eric: Amen.

Sami: Yeah, okay.

[Tense music]

Ej: You were going to tell sami in front of me that I slept with belle.

Nicole: Yes, I was.

Ej: Why would you do that?

Nicole: Because I wanted to see that smug look on her face when she found out you took her sister to bed. Come on, you wanted to see that, too, right? You’re always banging about how she betrayed you. Hello? Look at me. Why did you stop me? Why don’t you want sami to find out about you and belle? Eric, what are you waiting for? Marry us already.

Sami: You don’t have to give them so much time.

Eric: I’m sorry about that. If anyone has no just cause why these two shouldn’t be–

Sami: No, you already said that part! They don’t have any objections. ‘Cause honestly? Keep them to yourself.

[Suspenseful music]

Kate: Now that we know that you had absolutely nothing to do with abigail’s death, are you really sure that you want to marry sami? With this big lie that you have between you? Come clean. You must tell her that you were the one who kidnapped her.

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Chad: I hope this development means that you have enough to send clyde weston to death row.

Rafe: That’s not what this is.

Chad: Tell me.

Rafe: We found security footage from the docks. It backs up clyde’s statement.

Chad: No!

Rafe: Yeah, he claimed he was out alone at the time abigail was attacked, fishing on the docks.

Chad: He killed abby, and then he went to the docks to cover it up!

Rafe: There’s other footage too. It tracks him from ben’s apartment to the docks.

Chad: I don’t care!

Rafe: Chad, it has got time/date stamps on it. There is no way that he could’ve been at your house at the time of death.

Chad: What happens now?

Rafe: We have to release clyde. I wanted you to be the first to know. Chad, you still there?

Chad: Yeah.

Rafe: Chad, this is just one setback. I promised you that I’m gonna find the monster that did this to abigail, and I am gonna keep that promise.

[Phone beeps]

Eric: Seeing that we have no objections, why don’t we continue with the ceremony?

Ej: I don’t know if you’ve heard about what went on last night with belle, jan spears, shawn, and the baby, but I saw belle when she returned home from that ordeal, and the last thing she needs today is to deal with a crazed samantha.

Nicole: Okay. That makes sense, I guess.

Ej: You guess?

Nicole: Honey, I am expert on you and sami. So tell me, is belle’s ordeal the only reason you don’t want sami to know what you two did?

Ej: What other reason would there be?

Nicole: Well, sami and belle have been in competition since belle was born. And if sami finds out that belle slept with you, oh, that is a deal-breaker. And you could lose any chance you may ever have of getting her back. And maybe you just don’t wanna face that possibility.

Eric: Lucas and sami have written their own vows. Sami?

Sami: We have a lot of stories between us, but we’re not exactly what anyone would’ve defined as a storybook romance. I mean, at least I wouldn’t have. Until now. Lucas, when I was kidnapped, when I was in that horrible tiny room, locked up, I thought I was gonna die. And then I– then I got a hold of a phone and I realized I didn’t have that many numbers memorized. But I reached you, allie. And you were there with her. Because that’s the kind of father you are to allie and will. And you were there for me when I needed you most. You figured out where I was, and only a few hours later, you came bursting into that room like something out of a fairy tale. And you saved me. But that’s not even the first time that you saved me. You saved me from tigers, you saved me from a helicopter crash.

Lucas: Yeah.

Sami: You saved me from gangsters, more than once. And you saved me from your mom a lot.

[Scattered chuckles] I’m kidding, kate. But mostly you saved me from me. And you make me feel safe. You’re my knight in shining armor. And you love me with passion and dignity and honor. And maybe we didn’t start out as storybook romance, given that I tricked you into asking me to a dance, wearing a dress as red as johnny’s suit, but– but we got better from there. And here we are now and right now standing here, i just–I just feel like this is finally my happily ever after. Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Ej: When I discovered that samantha was having an affair with lucas, I told her it was over and asked her to leave my house. I’ve never backed down from that. Any love I’ve ever had for her is now dead, and not even dr. Rolf can revive it. Samantha’s marrying lucas as we speak. It’s over.

Nicole: Yes, I was there today when she got in your face. Ooh, and you had to stop yourself from tearing her wedding dress off.

Ej: Bloody hell, nicole, don’t be ridiculous.

Nicole: It’s never gonna stop, and you know it.

Ej: I should think you’d understand and relate.

Nicole: Why?

Ej: Because your marriage to rafe hernandez has ended any chance you have of being with eric.

Nicole: [Scoffs]

Eric: Lucas, your turn.

Lucas: I had–I had this whole other speech planned. But what you just–you just blew me away with what you just said, so. There’s something that I want to get out there. Um, I’m sorry. You keep saying that I’m this wonderful person, that I’m the most wonderful man, but… a lot of times, I haven’t been the kind of man that you deserve. But that’s gonna change. That is gonna change right here, right now, I promise you. I promise you that I’m gonna live up to every single word you just said about me. Every single word. I have never wanted something so bad in my whole life. And I vow to you with my heart and my soul from this moment on that I will be the man that you want me to be, that you say I am. I promise no matter what I will always be your hero.

Chad: If clyde didn’t kill abby, then who did? God, how do I deal with this? If I go up there, is it gonna help you catch the person who did this to my wife and send them straight to hell?

Rafe: Yes.

Chad: God, I just feel like I’m gonna explode. I need a drink.

Kate: I had to tell lucas that abigail knew he kidnapped sami.

Chad: But you lied to me about doing it. Why?

Kate: Because I was protecting my son.

Chad: There was so much blood.

Will: My dad didn’t tell me when he fell off the wagon, but it must’ve been recently since he still had the bandage on his hand.

Chad: There was so much blood.

Rafe: Yeah, well, maybe not all of it was abigail’S. The lab will check to determine if some of it belonged to someone else. But we both know that abigail was a fighter, so whoever did this, well, they probably have wounds of their own.

Chad: Lucas.

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Nicole: I have loved rafe for a long time, and you know that. And you also know that I didn’t want to fall in love with rafe, okay? I just couldn’t help myself.

Ej: Mm. Because he was with ava vitali, and you always want what you can’t have. And now he’s all yours. You’re mrs. Rafe hernandez, and you know eric better than anyone. The church may have removed his collar, but in his mind, it’s still there. A man who will never disrupt the sanctity of any marriage. You and eric are over.

Nicole: Fine by me. I love what I have with rafe, and I told eric that.

Ej: That’s very mature of you.

Nicole: We talked about our feelings for each other, like adults. You should try it sometime. You know, it’s really helpful. Eric and I both know we’re better off friends.

Ej: So you keep telling me.

Nicole: Then sami, on the other hand, could never manage a friendship. I mean, just thinking of you trying to be civilized. Ha, it’s hilarious!

Ej: [Sighs] With friends like samantha brady, who needs hemlock?

Eric: You two have exchanged vows; now it’s my turn. Do you, lucas desmond horton, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife to love and cherish in sickness and health, till death do you part?

Lucas: I do.

Eric: Do you, samantha gene brady, take this man to be your lawfully wedding husband to love and cherish in sickness and health till death do you part?

Sami: I definitely do.

Eric: Will, rings, please.

Marlena: Of course, of course.

Eric: I think you know what to do.

[Both laugh]

Lucas: With this ring, I thee wed. There you go.

Sami: Lucas, with this ring, I thee wed.

Eric: By the power invested in me, I now–

Chad: Did you do it?

Eric: Chad.

Chad: Huh? Did you kill my wife! Huh?

Sami: Chad, what the hell are you doing?

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Nicole: Eric.

Eric: Nicole, hi.

Nicole: What are you doing here?

Eric: Well, I came by because I wanted to ask you something.

Rafe: Honey?

Nicole: Oh, hey.

Rafe: You okay? Wow. You were a million miles away.

Nicole: Why wouldn’t I be okay? You’re here. I didn’t think you’d get– I didn’t think you’d get away from the squad room.

Rafe: Yeah, well, I got your text and I decided I needed a break. It’s, um, it’s been a pretty crappy day.

Nicole: Why? What happened?

Rafe: Well, it turns out that weston has an airtight alibi. So I had to release him, and then I had the pleasure of calling chad and telling him all about it.

Nicole: Oh. But you were so sure it was weston.

Rafe: Yeah, I know.

Nicole: Well, if clyde didn’t kill abigail, then who did?

Chad: Did you do it?

Sami: You’re ruining my–

Chad: Tell me!

Sami: Chad, get the hell out of here! Let go of him!

Ej: Samantha must be married to lucas by now. She’s out my life, permanently. Don’t look at me like that. It’s what I want.

Kate: Chad, chad, let me take you somewhere!

Chad: No, I’m not leaving until he tells me the truth!

Eric: Chad, you don’t know what you’re doing. You’re just lost in grief.

Chad: Yeah, is that right? Do I not know what I’m doing, lucas?

Will: Chad, what reason would dad have to hurt abigail?

Chad: Because he found out that she knew his dirty little secret.

Sami: What dirty little secret are you talking about?

Chad: She knew that lucas was the guy who kidnapped you!

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Eric: Hey, hey.

Roman: Hey, you look sharp.

Eric: Thank you. So you do.

[Both chuckling]

Roman: Big day. Your sister is marrying lucas.

Eric: Yeah, well maybe second time’s a charm.

Roman: We can only hope.

Eric: Yeah. Well, I am grateful. Even though I’m not a priest, I’m just happy I get to help people celebrate their love.

Roman: Speaking of which, you never did tell me what you decided to do about your feelings for nicole.

Eric: Well, after our talk the other day, I realized you were right. So I went to go see nicole and tell her I still loved her.

Roman: And what happened?

Eric: Turns out my timing was a bit lousy. She and rafe just got married.

Nicole: The last of my stuff is in the car.

[Both giggling] Place is all yours.

Allie: I love it here. I’m so happy that I can finally afford to take over the lease.

Nicole: Those donuts have been good for you.

Allie: Chanel has been good for me.

Nicole: Oh, does that mean she’s made up her mind?

Allie: I wish. But you found your forever person while you were living here, so maybe the same will happen for me.

Nicole: Yeah, I hope so. Speaking of which, you are wearing a lovely dress. Special occasion?

Allie: My parents are getting married today.

Nicole: Oh, sorry I asked.

Marlena: Well, look at the bride-to-be.

Sami: Notice anything different about me?

Marlena: Uh…you’re glowing.

Sami: Well, thank you. But no, something else.

Marlena: Let me think. You’re not using your crutches.

Sami: That’s right, because I am not clomping down the aisle on my big day.

Marlena: I’m sure lucas would find you beautiful if you were to transition to a cane for the moment.

Sami: I hope you’re right about that, but it doesn’t matter, ’cause I’m not doing it. I’m going to dance with my husband on my wedding day.

[Knock on door]

Lucas: Oh, hey.

Will: Hey.

Lucas: You’re just in time to help me with my damn cufflink.

Will: Oh, you’re not a french cuff kind of guy?

Lucas: No, not today.

Will: You know, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen you so happy.

Lucas: Well, you know, I, um, never wanted to lose your mom. You know, she’s the love of my life, and today I get her back.

Will: Yeah, all right.

Lucas: You got that?

Will: Now turn your hand over. That one. Okay, no wonder you couldn’t get the cufflink. What’s with the big bandage? Dad, how’d you hurt your hand?

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Chad: Remember when we bright thomas here for the first time? He’d just started walking. I remember him toddling around with those…fat little legs. We were so happy.

Kate: I heard you talking and I thought maybe you were on the phone.

Chad: Just talking to abby. I’ve been doing a lot of that these days.

Kate: Chad, is there anything that–that I can do?

Chad: Jack and jennifer and i just brought the kids here trying to distract them. Charlotte, she fell and skinned her knee. I picked her up to ask her if it hurt. She, uh… she said, “daddy, can you kiss it?” She said, “mama used to.”

Kate: Oh, sweetheart.

Chad: I almost lost it right there, and then and my four-year-old daughter knew it. She kissed me on the nose and she said, “all better?” I had to say yes.

Kate: Of course you did.

Chad: Jack and jennifer knew that I was having a hard time. So they took the kids down to go swimming.

Kate: No one expects you to be okay. How could you be?

Sami: I still don’t understand why belle can’t be at my wedding.

Marlena: Well, jan spears put her through a real ordeal last night.

Sami: Jan spears is at the bottom of a river.

Marlena: We don’t know that and this is not over yet.

Sami: Oh, right. Sorry. Poor belle. I mean, she’s just figuring out a way to blame the whole thing on me anyways, isn’t she?

Marlena: Can you cut her a little slack, please?

Sami: Sorry, I’m trying okay? I really am. Just, you know, it’s an important day for me and already john’s not gonna be there.

Marlena: Sami, you and lucas came up with this in a matter of hours, it seems. Maybe it was days. And john has been planning to see paul for months.

Sami: Months? Oh, I didn’t know that. I thought he was just getting back at me for screwing up your wedding.

Marlena: John doesn’t hold a grudge. You could take a page out of his book on that.

Sami: What that supposed to mean?

Marlena: Means you should count your blessings. You have got everything you want right now.

Johnny: I guess you didn’t know mom was getting married.

Ej: Of course I knew. Your mother made it clear that she intended to marry that insufferable ass when she demanded a divorce. I just had–I just had no idea it was happening today.

Johnny: I can’t say I’m surprised you’re not happy about it.

Ej: Don’t be ridiculous. Samantha is free to marry whomever she pleases. However, I do think it’s somewhat unwise to marry the man who kidnapped her.

Lucas: I-I just cut my hand a few days ago. It’s almost healed. It’s no big deal. So how long you staying for?

Will: It’s a pretty big bandage.

Lucas: It’s not that big.

Will: How did it happen?

Lucas: I don’t remember how it happened, all right?

Will: You don’t remember getting a gash in the palm of your hand?

Lucas: I wouldn’t call it a gash, it’s just, uh… the truth is, I have a confession to make.

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Nicole: I’m sorry, allie. Sami is your mom. I went too far. I need to watch what I say about her.

Allie: Look, I make her watch what she says about you too, okay? It’s not like I don’t know that you guys hate each other.

Nicole: How do you feel about your dad remarrying her?

Allie: He seems really happy and so does mom.

Nicole: You’re not just a little bit worried about him?

Allie: No, you and i are just gonna have to agree to disagree on this one, okay? I think my parents have been good for each other. I didn’t use to think that, but I do now.

Nicole: I just consider lucas a friend and I’d hate to see him get hurt.

Allie: He won’T. Okay, my mom, she’s realized that she really loves him.

Nicole: I want that to be true.

Allie: But you don’t think it is?

Nicole: I just don’t know how long it’s gonna last. I still think sami is in love with ej.

Allie: You know, maybe she’s still in love with him, but she knows that he’s bad for her.

Nicole: I’m just gonna give it to you straight. I think that sami is marrying another man to convince herself that she doesn’t belong with the love of her life.

Allie: Like how you married rafe to forget uncle eric?

Nicole: Whoa.

Roman: Timing isn’t everything, you know? You can still–

Eric: I can’T. I’m through messing nicole’s life up.

Roman: You didn’t mess–

Eric: Dad, I went to africa and I left her alone for months. When I came back, I found out that she was unfaithful one time, you know? And I-I didn’t suggest that we go to counseling or have a separation. I walked out. I said I wanted a divorce. Listen, if she’s found love with a man like rafe hernandez, then you know what? I’m not gonna mess that up.

Roman: Okay, I guess I do hear what you’re saying.

Eric: Well, nicole’s married now. And listen, I may not be a priest anymore, but I do believe in the sanctity of marriage, or I wouldn’t be doing this officiating today if I didn’T.

Roman: You’re my son. I want you to be happy.

Eric: And I want that too, but it’s not gonna be with nicole. She’s moved on and I have to do the same thing.

Roman: Really think you can do that?

Chad: After abby was… jj wanted me to help him figure out who did it. I just–I-I didn’t have it in me then. All I could do was think about her. But it does help to know that the sick animal that did that to her is clicked up.

Kate: Oh, my god I-i read–I read this morning that clyde was arrested, but honestly, I have to admit, I just don’t understand what he would get out of killing abigail.

Chad: I do.

Kate: What?

Chad: When ej was in prison, you remember that clyde was the one responsible for having him shot.

Kate: What?

Chad: It’s true. And clyde knew he knew. Told him that if he didn’t keep his mouth shut that bad things would happen to his family.

Kate: Oh, my god. So how long have you known?

Chad: Since yesterday. But you just said clyde had no reason to hurt abby ’cause he never ratted.

Kate: Well, I mean, maybe that’s true.

Chad: Then how do you explain clyde having her bracelet?

Kate: I don’t know.

Chad: Ej…was my brother and he didn’t tell me clyde threatened my whole family. He just thought he could handle it all by himself, and now my wife is dead. My children have to grow up without their mother because ej is an arrogant bastard who thinks he knows what’s best for everyone.

Will: Okay, dad, you’re– you’re kind of scaring me. What’d you do?

Lucas: I had a slip. I mean, I don’t even know if that’s what you call it these days, you know, when you’re blacked out drunk. But when I came to, my hand, my hand was a mess.

Will: I’m sorry.

Lucas: Yeah, me too.

Will: You–you’ve been sober for so long. Do you know why this happened?

Kate: I just had a talk with chad.

Lucas: So what? What’s the big deal?

Kate: So the big deal is that he thought I should know that he told abigail that you’re the one who kidnapped sami.

Lucas: What?

Will: Dad. What happened?

Marlena: Ooh. Best manicure.

[Both laughing] How is lucas doing?

Sami: Great. I mean, besides wanting to get this wedding done as soon as possible.

Marlena: Abigail’s funeral was yesterday.

Sami: Yeah, I know. I told him we could postpone it, but he wouldn’t hear of it.

Marlena: Hmm. Would that have anything to do with ej?

Johnny: I know. I know you think lucas had mom kidnapped, but you don’t have any evidence.

Ej: Who do you think kidnapped your mother?

Johnny: Come on, dad. For all we know, it could have been me. You know the things I did when I was possessed. I could have been the one that framed you. That planted that evidence. Speaking of which it–it sucks to–to be blamed for things that you did when you were out of control, but you know you still did them and you still have to pay.

Ej: You’re talking about you and chanel.

Johnny: Yeah, but I’m looking at that as a minor setback, because chanel knows that I never stopped loving her and it’s just a matter of time before she realizes she never stopped loving me.

Ej: I’m glad you’re willing to fight for the woman you love.

Johnny: I wish I could say the same about you. Come on, dad. It’s obvious. You’re still in love with mom. Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Chad: I hope to hell the cops have enough to convict clyde. But if they don’t, I will make sure that he pays.

Kate: Look, I totally get the need for vengeance. Believe me. But you have to leave it to rafe. You do. Your kids need you now. And chad, you have to work through your grief.

Chad: I know everybody keeps saying that, but nobody seems to know how to do it.

Kate: Okay, I’ll tell you what. You have to put thomas and charlotte first because by getting them, helping them through it, you’re gonna help yourself. Okay, look, anytime you need to talk, and I mean anytime, you know where to get in touch with me.

Chad: Do you have somewhere to be?

Kate: Sami and lucas are–are getting married today.

Chad: You don’t seem very happy about that.

Kate: No, actually, I-I am fine with the marriage.

Chad: Kate, I can tell when something’s bothering you. Are you planning to stop the wedding?

Kate: No, no. Absolutely not. I–I am done with trying to fix my children’s lives. If I seem unhappy about it, it’s because I’m worried about my own life.

Chad: What’s wrong?

Kate: I am plagued with guilt because I never told roman that it was my son who had his daughter kidnapped.

Roman: Okay, I never gave up on kate and me and she finally came around.

Eric: I’m happy for both of you. Rafe and nicole aren’t having an affair. They’re married. I have no choice and I have to accept that.

Roman: Even though you never stopped loving her?

Eric: Loving someone means putting their happiness before your own. And I can only hope and pray that rafe and nicole have a lifetime of happiness together.

Roman: Okay. All right, then if that’s the way you feel.

Eric: I do.

Ej: Your mother has moved on and so have I.

Johnny: With aunt belle? And what’s that even about? Just trying to stick it to mom by having a fling with her sister?

Ej: Do I need to remind you that your aunt abigail was recently murdered in this house?

Johnny: I’m sorry.

Ej: And show some respect and don’t be so bloody cocky.

Johnny: Okay.

Ej: Your mother is finally out of my system, and I couldn’t be happier.

Johnny: Methinks my father doth protest too much.

Ej: Oh, just when I need, a son who paraphrases “hamlet.”

Johnny: You’re the one who sent me to college.

Ej: And I’m beginning to regret it.

Johnny: You know, I also studied aristotle and he said that love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies. Look, mom is your soulmate, and I just don’t believe that you can quit her that easily.

Ej: Your mother divorced me. She cheated on me. If anyone quit on this marriage, it was her.

Johnny: Well, then why are you so mad that she’s getting married?

Ej: I no longer want to be married to your mother, but that doesn’t mean I still don’t want the best for her. And lucas hasn’t been the best at anything. I wonder if his desperation is what made him do what he did.

Johnny: Kidnap mom?

Ej: Hmm.

Johnny: As bad as you want that to be true, the police couldn’t find any evidence that he did it. If you ask me, my money’s on aunt kristen.

Ej: Ha ha. If she’d done it, she’d be braying about it to anyone who would listen.

Johnny: But now she’s back in the slammer. She’s not a threat to anyone.

Ej: Remains to be seen.

Johnny: So I guess I don’t need to ask if you want me to give your best to the bride and groom. Text you lots of pictures.

Sami: I’m not trying to argue with you. I just don’t know what you’re getting at. That’s all.

Marlena: It’s been clear to me for years that lucas is threatened by ej.

Sami: No, he’s not.

Marlena: Really? You were married to ej twice, okay? And for long periods of time.

Sami: Okay, fine. What would you like me to do? Dump lucas and go back to the man who kidnapped me?

Lucas: I’m–I’m just worried about your mother.

Will: Why? Is there something wrong with her?

Lucas: No, no. She’s fine. It’s just I-I feel so guilty.

Will: For what?

Lucas: For your mother’s skiing accident. When–when she broke her leg, you know, she wanted to do another double black diamond run and I told her not to. I told her she was too tired. She didn’t–she didn’t listen to me. I could have talked her out of it.

Will: Well, who talks her out of anything?

Lucas: I could have. That’s what I do, you know? And she–she broke her leg because of me, basically, and she couldn’t be there for allie when allie was possessed and she feels horrible.

Will: What? Dad, that’s on her. That’s not on you. It’s her own damn fault she wasn’t here when allie needed her. And it’s not like it’s the first time either.

Allie: I am so sorry. I had no business saying that. I–you know, I love rafe. I love him. He’s such a great guy.

Nicole: I’m not gonna argue with that.

Allie: And I love you but I just–I can’t help wondering, worrying even, you marrying rafe so quickly– did that have something to do with uncle eric coming back to salem?

Nicole: No.

Allie: I was going to say uncle eric coming back and not being a priest anymore.

Nicole: Well, I was shocked at the church for doing that to eric. I mean, he may not have had the correct permission to perform the exorcism, but his–his mother’s soul was at stake and so is yours. And to answer your question, I will always care about eric and admire him, but the man I love is the man I married. And I know we made it legal on spur of the moment, but that’s because rafe is consumed with finding abigail’s killer, and he is gonna bring her killer to justice. And that’s only one of the reasons why I love him so much.

Sami: Mom why do you question everything that I do? What is marrying lucas have anything to do with ej?

Marlena: Okay, I should have phrased it differently. Are you still convinced that ej had something to do with your kidnapping?

Sami: Absolutely.

Marlena: Even though his conviction was overturned?

Sami: Well, that was just a technicality. It’s not like he was found innocent.

Marlena: You know, ej told me that he didn’t do it.

Sami: Right, because ej never lies? When did you talk to ej?

Marlena: Came by this morning looking for chad.

Sami: Why?

Marlena: Clyde has been arrested for abigail’s killing.

Sami: Great. I hope he fries. What does it have anything to do with ej?

Marlena: Ej feels that clyde did it to send a message to him.

Sami: What kind of message?

Marlena: He doesn’t want him to talk.

Sami: About what? Mom?

Marlena: I’m trying to find a way to break this to you.

Sami: Okay, just tell me what you’re talking about.

Marlena: Ej has had recovered memories of the night that he was shot.

Sami: Memories?

Marlena: Apparently, clyde was the person responsible for ej’s shooting.

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Eric: Oh–

Nicole: Oh!

Eric: I’m so sorry. Let me help.

Nicole: Okay. Yeah, okay.

Eric: Oh, my god. I remember that day.

[Laughs] Oh, my god. I remember when you took this picture. You know, holly, she just wanted to see real tigers, so we took her to the–it was the brookfield zoo, right? And… that was so much fun.

Nicole: Yeah, it was fun.

Eric: I haven’t seen you around much lately. I guess that’s what you should expect since you’re newlyweds and all.

Nicole: Actually, I haven’t seen rafe much. He’s had his hands full these days investigating abigail’s murder.

Kate: So in less than an hour, the man that I feel so deeply about is going to walk his daughter down the aisle and give her away to her kidnapper.

Chad: Well, there is another possibility. You tell roman the truth or have lucas do it.

Kate: No, believe me. I suggested that, but he’s just so damn ashamed of what he did.

Chad: Yeah, he should be.

Kate: He doesn’t want anyone to know. I mean, he was absolutely appalled when he found out that abigail knew.

[Uneasy music]

Chad: I thought you told me lucas didn’t know abigail knew.

Will: Dad, I’ve learned a lot about the 12 steps over the years.

Lucas: I’m sure you have.

Will: And they say that it’s not a good idea to take a big step like marriage right after a slip.

Lucas: Listen to me. I know. I know that, but it was just one night. It was one mistake. It’ll never happen again ever. And I-I’m going to meetings, and–and–and I’ve been talking to my sponsor and everything.

Will: Does mom know?

Lucas: No, she doesn’t know.

Will: Dad!

Lucas: Well, what am I gonna so–I didn’t wanna ruin today for her. So I’ll tell her–I’ll tell her later in the week. How about that, okay?

Will: Great. So you’re gonna start this new chapter in your life with–with a big secret.

Lucas: It’s not a big secret. I promise you I will tell your mother.

Allie: Tell our mother what?

Sami: It–[Breathing heavily] It was clyde weston? We thought ej was dead.

Marlena: I know, honey.

Sami: And then he wasn’T. But he went through hell. We all went through years of hell because of clyde weston?

Marlena: I know.

Sami: Why? Why? What did clyde weston have against ej?

Marlena: I don’t know, and I’m so sorry you had to find this out today.

Sami: Okay, I just– I just went through so much. I fought so hard to make ej better, and I did. I did make him better and then he–he just turned on me.

Marlena: You’re gonna be okay.

Sami: Yes. Yes, I am fine, and in fact, I’m really glad that you told me. I’m so glad that you told me today because it’s really important that I know that I am making the right choice. I am marrying a man who would never hurt me like that.

Eric: Listen, I’m sorry. I really wish I could stay longer and catch up, but I have to go pick my mom up because did you know I was marrying lucas and sami today?

Nicole: Yes, I heard. Well, it was good to see you.

Eric: Yeah, it’s good to see you too.

Nicole: Hey, eric, um… you know, a couple of days ago you came by my place and told me that you needed to tell me something. You got time to tell me what it was?

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Kate: I had to tell lucas that abigail knew he kidnapped sami.

Chad: But you lied to me about doing it. Why?

Kate: Because I was protecting my son.

Chad: No. Lucas is desperately trying to keep sami from finding out what he did to her. He had every reason to make sure that abby would stay quiet. When? When did you tell him?

Kate: Right after you told me.

Chad: The day that abby was murdered.

Kate: No, no, no. Don’t you go there. You cannot go there. Clyde weston, he killed abigail. Lucas was not thrilled that abigail knew. You’re right about that. But I reminded him that abigail is his niece and that she loves him and that she would never betray him. And he knew that I was right.

Chad: Will you tell roman?

Kate: No. I do that and lucas goes to prison for kidnapping the woman he loves.

Chad: So what are you gonna do?

Kate: I am going to learn to live with it.

Chad: Good luck with that.

Allie: I’m waiting.

Will: Dad was just–he was telling me his vows, and they’re great. I mean, mom is going to be knocked out when she hears how crazy he is about her.

Allie: Well, that is salem’s worst kept secret.

Will: Well, I got best man stuff to do, so I’ll see you later.

Lucas: Okay.

Allie: Well, you look very handsome, mr. Horton.

Lucas: Thanks, miss horton.

Allie: I’m so happy that you and mom are back together. I used to pray for it when I was a little kid.

Lucas: Pretty happy myself.

Allie: You said you’d do anything to get her back and now you have.

Sami: Mom, what do you think?

Marlena: Oh, you look glorious.

Sami: You don’t it’s too much? I mean, it is my–well, if you count–

Marlena: Oh, don’t go there.

Sami: I mean, it’s been a lot of weddings.

Johnny: Wow. Lucas horton is a lucky guy.

Sami: Aww, at least he knows it. Look at that suit.

Marlena: I almost wore it myself.

Johnny: You like it? You guys like it?

Sami: Yeah. Well, I mean, luckily you will be the only one in the church with a suit that color.

Johnny: I come by to see you before you walked down the aisle and you insult my suit.

Sami: Oh, no sweetheart. I’m not insulting your suit. I’m not insulting anyone. Mother…help.

Marlena: Hey, hey, gotta see a guy about a red suit. You’re on your own here.

Sami: It’s not that time of year yet. Okay. Yeah. Johnny.

Johnny: I’m so happy I could be here today.

Sami: So am I.

Johnny: You know in case you’re interested, I-I saw dad before I left the house. He–he didn’t even know you were getting married today till I told him.

Sami: So how did he take the news?

Johnny: Oh, he was thrilled. Yeah, told me you have his blessing, that he couldn’t be happier for you, and he wanted to know where you’re registered so we could get you an amazing gift.

Sami: Okay, stop right now. Just tell me the truth.

Johnny: Okay, okay. The truth? He thinks you’re making the biggest mistake in your life.

Eric: I said that I need to talk to you because, um…

Ej: Oh, sorry. I seem to be interrupting.

Eric: No, because I wanted to see about–whether I could see holly or not. Now and then. That is, if it’s okay with you, that is.

Nicole: She adores you and of course, it’s fine with me.

Eric: Great. Yeah, I was thinking about the zoo. You know, did you hear about the new elephant?

Nicole: Yes, she would love that. Yes.

Eric: Great. All right. Well, I’ll call you and set something up.

Nicole: Okay.

Eric: All right.

Both: Bye.

Ej: Care to talk about the elephant in the room?

Nicole: I have no idea what you mean.

Ej: I’m not talking about the one in the zoo. I’m referring to the energy between you and the good father. Well, former father… in spite of the fact that you’ve married another man. Up to your old tricks already?

Nicole: [Laughs mockingly]

Nicole: Eric and i are good friends now. If you ask him, he’ll tell you the same thing, but he had to go to a gig. You know, he’s marrying sami and lucas.

Ej: So I hear.

Nicole: Hmm, I know that face–somebody is not happy about the wedding.

[Both chuckle]

Sami: Your father admitted to you that he was jealous?

Johnny: No, he didn’t, but he was hurting. I could tell.

Sami: He’s hurt me a lot too, you know. And I really truly believe that it is for the best that we each go our separate ways.

Johnny: Whatever you say, mom.

Lucas: You know, things are finally looking up for me in my life. I’m gonna marry your mother and our–our kids couldn’t be happier about it. And I’m just so relieved. You know, I’m just so relieved that that–that bastard who killed abigail is put behind bars.

Allie: Weston said he’s innocent.

Lucas: Well, he’s lying about that. You know that, right? I mean, the cop said– the cop said that he did it to get back at ej for threatening his family.

Allie: Are you kidding?

Lucas: No, I’m not kidding at all. Apparently, ej forgot to mention that weston threatened his family. I mean, he didn’t even tell his own brother. Well, abigail, she had to pay the price.

Will: Chad. Hey.

Chad: It’s good to see you.

Will: What are you doing here?

Chad: Just thinking I guess. Kate told me that your dad’s marrying your mom today.

Will: Yeah, he is.

Will: Well, I don’t–i don’t wanna bother you about it. You got enough on your mind.

Chad: No, man, I asked.

Will: Okay. Um… well, I was with my dad and he told me something that has me worried.

Chad: What did he tell you?

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Will: I don’t wanna tell you about my problems. Not now.

Chad: No. Come on, man. You and sonny have always been there for me. I wanna return the favor. It would help me do that.

Will: Okay. Um… my dad fell off the wagon, big time.

Chad: When did that happen?

Kate: Big day for you today.

Lucas: You’re telling me.

Kate: How are you feeling?

Lucas: Relieved. I feel relieved.

Kate: Because sami said yes?

Lucas: No, because I know I didn’t kill abigail.

Ej: I have all sorts of reasons not to rejoice over samantha’s marriage to a bore.

Nicole: Okay, well, you can tell me all about it over a drink or maybe you’d like to drown your sorrows with sami’s sister in the hopes of finally getting her into bed.

Ej: You underestimate me.

Nicole: Oh ho ho ho. You did it, you rascal, you. You finally slept with belle, didn’t you?

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Cde: Morning, son.

Ben: Seriously?

Clyde: What?

Ben: I turn my back for two seconds, and you get arrested for murder?

Clyde: I didn’t do it.

Ben: [Scoffs]

Clyde: I swear I’m innocent.

Ben: Well, that’s not what the cops think, or else you wouldn’t be here.

Clyde: Well, the cops are wrong. Why would I jeopardize my freedom right when I’m beginning to turn my life around, huh?

[Chuckles] Please. I had absolute nothing to do with that woman’s death. You do believe me, don’t you?

[Ominous music]

Ava: [Sighs] Morning.

Jake: Huh?

Ava: I just said morning, you. What you reading, huh?

Jake: Hey. Looks like they may have found abigail’s killer.

Ava: Yeah? Who is it?

Leo: Guten morgen, guinevere.

Gwen: Matty, darling. Thanks for the visit.

Leo: Oh, this is more than just a friendly visit. Have you heard the news?

Gwen: Of course I have. I used my 15 minutes of daily internet time to check “the intruder.”

Leo: Okay, so then you know that clyde weston was arrested.

Gwen: I do.

Leo: This is great news, right? I mean, the guy’s an ex-con, father of the necktie killer. Sounds like there’s pretty solid evidence.

Gwen: Why? Because he gave his girlfriend a piece of abigail’s jewelry?

Leo: If the bracelet fits. Case closed, right?

Gwen: Uh, I don’t know about that.

Shawn: All right. Thanks for the update, captain. I’ll be in touch. Belle. Hey.

Belle: Hey. I came to see how the baby’s doing.

Shawn: Uh, he’s–yeah, he’s doing all right. I mean, you know, the little guy’s a fighter.

Belle: Good. I’m happy to hear that. And what about jan? Did they find her?

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Shawn: I spoke to our contact with the coast guard. They dragged the river all night. There’s no sign of jan.

Belle: What? How’s that possible?

Shawn: The waters were rough. Apparently, she was swept away by the current. They may never find her body.

Belle: Well, it’s also possible she found her way to safety and she’s still out there somewhere.

Shawn: Yeah. Yeah, that’s possible.

Belle: Yeah, and if she is alive and well, the jan spears I know is coming back for you and that baby.

Marlena: Oh. Ej.

Ej: Hello, marlena. Um, is chad around?

Marlena: He took the children to the park. I’m sure you could find him there.

Ej: Oh, that’s all right. I’d rather not provoke him in front of his children.

Marlena: Oh. I heard the two of you had a run-in at the police station last night.

Ej: If rafe hadn’t have been there, I think my brother would have torn me apart.

Marlena: And maybe you would’ve deserved that. Chad told me about your connection to clyde.

Ej: [Sighs] We were in prison together.

Marlena: I think it was more than that. I know that clyde threatened your family and yet, you didn’t warn chad. Or abigail.

Ej: I assure you, marlena, if I thought clyde was going to hurt abigail, I would’ve let them know.

Marlena: I’m not sure I believe you.

Ej: You know, my father always said I was the most like him.

Marlena: Oh! Is that meant to make me feel better?

Ej: For all these faults, father would never let anyone hurt his family. My point is i was convinced that clyde wouldn’t act on his threats. And I kept my mouth shut about his crimes, so therefore, he had no motive to kill abigail.

Marlena: And yet, he’s been arrested for her murder.

Ej: Mm. And the more time i think about it, the less convinced I am he’s guilty. If you ask me, the real murderer is still out there.

Ben: You had abigail’s bracelet. You gave it to your girlfriend.

Clyde: Yeah, it’s a messy coincidence. I bought that bracelet off a guy.

Ben: [Scoffs] What guy?

Clyde: Like I told the cops, I don’t know his name.

Ben: You do realize how convenient that sounds, right?

Clyde: Yeah, course I do, but I’m telling you I didn’t do it. I did not kill abigail, and I swear that on the life of my grandson. Please tell me you believe me!

Ben: I believe you.

Clyde: Well, thank you. You don’t know how much that means to me.

Ben: What did you do to ej dimera?

Clyde: What?

Ben: He’s telling the cops that you were responsible for his shooting. Nine years ago. So… do you swear you had nothing to do with that, either?

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Clyde: I swear to this. I did not shoot ej dimera.

Ben: Did you order the hit?

Clyde: No, I did not.

Ben: You know, most people aren’t gonna believe either one of your denials, dad.

Clyde: All I can do is tell the truth, right?

Ben: [Scoffs] Even so, all this hanging over your head right now, your parole is definitely gonna be in jeopardy.

Clyde: I know.

Ben: You also know we’re supposed to be leaving today. How the hell am I supposed to do that when you’re facing prison again? Maybe ciara and I should just postpone our trip.

Jake: Looks like clyde weston’s the one who killed abigail. Look, they arrested him last night.

Ava: Oh.

Gwen: So you came here to accuse me of murder?

Ava: Well, it’s not that far-fetched. Your resentment of your sister has been the driving force for most of your adult life.

Gwen: Okay. I had motive, yes.

Jake: Why do you look so relieved?

Ava: [Chuckles] Well, maybe because every time there’s an unsolved crime in this town, I think that rafe’s gonna come after me. And look, the guy is looking for an excuse to throw me behind bars.

Jake: Well, looks like you’re off the hook for this one.

Ava: Yeah. Looks like.

Jake: I gotta say I’m a little thrown off it was clyde. I’d have put my money on gwen.

Leo: They have got this clyde weston dude dead to rights. What are you worried about?

Gwen: Um, I don’t know. Everything.

Leo: He was caught red-handed with abigail’s bracelet.

Gwen: [Sighs] Yes, except that he said he bought it off some rando.

Leo: [Scoffs] What do you expect him to say? Of course he’s gonna throw his suspicion on someone else.

Gwen: Or maybe he was telling the truth and there was someone else. Maybe that rando was you.

Leo: [Scoffs]

I’ve got moderate to severe

plaque psoriasis.

Ava: You thought gwen killed abigail? Why?

Jake: Well, gwen’s hated her since day one. Tried on numerous occasion to ruin abigail’s life.

Ava: Yeah, but she is locked up in statesville, right?

Jake: [Chuckles] Or they say.

Gwen: I had motive yes, but you are forgetting means and opportunity.

Ava: Yeah, I’m not so sure about the means, but you certainly had opportunity.

Gwen: Really? Even though i was locked up here last night when the murder happened?

Ava: Gwen. You and I both know that that is not true. What, you have doubts about that?

Jake: Wouldn’t be the first time somebody broke out of that place.

Leo: [Scoffs] I cannot believe you are accusing moi of murder.

Gwen: Come on, matty. We both know that you were in that mansion that night. You could’ve very well killed my sister, stolen the jewelry, and then sold it off to this clyde person. You can tell me if you did it. I won’t judge you for it.

Ej: I know you have to get to the christening. I won’t keep you.

Marlena: Before you go, I– I need to ask about belle.

Ej: Well, as I’m sure you know, she went through a terrible ordeal last night at the docks. She’s pretty shaken up.

Marlena: And I understand she spent most of the night at the hospital.

Ej: Mm-hmm. After which, she went to the police station to answer some questions. By the time she got home, she was exhausted.

Marlena: And did you speak to her?

Ej: She didn’t really want to talk and she left early this morning.

Marlena: I see.

Ej: All I can say is I’m grateful that maniac didn’t hurt her again. If anything had happened to belle, I–[Clears throat]

Marlena: You care about her, don’t you?

Shawn: I promise you if jan pops up, she’s gonna be arrested and she’s gonna be thrown right back into prison. You don’t have to worry about her anymore.

Belle: I will always worry about her.

Shawn: But we’re safe now, belle, because of you.

Belle: Well, we got lucky. I will never forget what I saw down at the docks. Shawn, I didn’t know if you were alive or dead and the look in jan’s eyes. I– she wanted to kill me. And now, I might have killed her.

Shawn: She left you no choice. Okay? You did what you had to do to protect me. I, uh, I spoke to the da and to rafe, and they’re not gonna be pressing charges.

Belle: Oh. That’s a relief. Thank you.

Shawn: I owe you my life, belle. And my son’s life. Look, if anything would’ve happened to you, I would’ve–

Belle: I know. I feel the same way. I keep thinking about that message you left me.

Shawn: And I left it thinking– thinking that that might be the last time you hear my voice.

Belle: Me, too.

Shawn: And I meant it. All right? I meant every word of it. I love you. All right? I love you with all my heart, and I always have and I always will. So hopefully, now jan is finally out of the picture. So what does that mean for you and me? My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Belle: Shawn, I, uh… I don’t know how to answer that question.

Shawn: What? You don’t know how you feel about me?

Belle: It’s just all a lot to take in right now.

Shawn: I know. I know it is. And I–I don’t mean to put you on the spot. But… can you at least tell me if you think that there’s a chance for us?

Belle: How? How can I answer that when we don’t even know if jan’s gone or not.

Shawn: No, jan is gone from our lives one way or another.

Belle: Oh, is she? Really?

[Scoffs] I mean, even if they find her body, you still have her child. I will always love you, shawn. I think I showed you that last night. But I don’t know if I can be a mother to jan spears’ baby.

Ej: Belle has done an incredible job as my attorney, and she’s also become a good friend. I care about her very much.

Marlena: Well, that’s very non-committal. Does sami know about this?

Ej: Samantha’s marrying lucas. She doesn’t care about anything I do.

Marlena: Unless you were the person that kidnapped her.

Ej: I didn’T. I swear.

Marlena: So you’ve said.

Ej: Lucas kidnapped samantha and I’ve tried to convince her of it. But you know your daughter. You can’t tell her anything she doesn’t want to hear.

Marlena: Well, she doesn’t believe it because there is not a bit of evidence against lucas. Look–at the risk of telling you something that you don’t want to hear… belle, um, belle is fragile. She’s going through a lot right now.

Ej: I’m aware. But I also know that she is far from fragile.

Marlena: No, she’s tough. And sometimes, you can be too tough. Look, shawn and belle have had their problems. A lot of them.

Ej: I know all about how shawn lied to her.

Marlena: Look… as far as belle and shawn go, they may be separated, but she loves him. That might be something you want to pay attention to.

Clyde: Postpone the trip? The hell you will.

Ben: Well, now is definitely not the time to be leaving.

Clyde: Now is the perfect time. You gotta get while the getting’s good, man. [Chuckles] If you get a chance to see the world with your wife and son without your old man bringing you down, you gotta take it. Don’t you worry about me. I’m gonna be fine. I am innocent, after all.

Ben: Dad, you got arrested for murder. And now ej dimera is trying his damndest to make sure you get locked up again.

Clyde: Well, it’s just his word against mine, isn’t it?

Ben: [Scoffs]

Clyde: As far as abigail goes, I’m gonna do everything I can to make sure they find the guy who really killed her.

Leo: I didn’t kill anyone. And frankly, I’m offended you think I’m the kind of person would be murder the wife of my little cutie chad all for a couple of trinkets.

Gwen: Matty, we know that you’ve done far worse for far less.

Leo: I didn’t kill anyone. I am not a–

[Door opens] Hello there.

Guard: Hey, rice chex. Don’t forget you have art therapy in an hour.

Gwen: Wouldn’t miss it.

Guard: Good. Don’t want you pulling a disappearing act like you did that night a few weeks ago.

[Door closes]

Leo: What did he just say?

Gwen: Hmm? Oh, he can’t pronounce my last name, so he calls me rice chex.

Leo: No, no, not that part. What did he mean by disappearing act? Okay, this is a freezer, not a time capsule.

Gwen: Well, I really ought to go. Don’t want to miss art therapy.

Leo: Are you going to explain what that guard was talking about?

Gwen: [Chuckles] It’s no big deal. I missed bed check once ’cause I was catching up on– on reading in the library and i lost track of time.

Leo: Or maybe you figured a way out of this dump for a little change of scenery.

Gwen: Oh, that does sound lovely, but they do tend to frown upon that around here.

Leo: Interesting.

Gwen: Is it?

Leo: Just wondering if the night in question happens to be the same night that abigail was killed.

Gwen: Hmm. Couldn’t tell you.

Leo: Guardy mcguardface said it was a couple of weeks ago.

Gwen: Pfft. Not very specific, is it?

Leo: And yet, the timing does work out.

Gwen: So I killed abigail, then. Is that your theory?

Leo: Well, it would explain why you’re accusing me.

Gwen: Clyde weston claimed that he got that bracelet off of some guy. Kind of rules me out, doesn’t it?

Leo: I mean, put on a suit, fake beard.

Gwen: [Scoffing laugh] Oh, really? You think that I would dress up as a man just to fool him?

Leo: I would not put it past you. But there is another explanation. Maybe whoever took abigail’s bracelet isn’t the same person who killed her.

Ava: I think if gwen broke out of prison, we would’ve heard about it. You know, those things tend to get a bit of attention.

[Both chuckle]

Jake: I guess you’re right.

Ava: [Chuckles] Yeah, from what I heard, clyde is a career lowlife.

Jake: Eh. Still, I feel bad for ben, you know? He really believed in the guy.

Ava: Hmm. People let you down, jake.

Jake: Hmm. Don’t I know it?

Ava: [Sighs]

Jake: Anyway, hope this doesn’t ruin ben’s plans.

Ava: Yeah, what plans?

Jake: Oh, he and ciara are leaving salem today. Taking that baby, sailing around the world.

Ava: Wow. Very romantic.

Ben: It is. Especially after everything they’ve been through. Hey…

Ava: What?

Jake: Maybe–maybe–

Ava: Yeah?

Jake: We should take a trip somewhere.

Ava: You wanna sail around the world with me?

Jake: Okay, slow down, slow down. Start a little smaller, all right?

[Laughter] Is there somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and never have?

Ava: Mm… you know, I would like to go to seattle and visit tripp.

Jake: Ah.

Ava: We could just stop by and then maybe go somewhere more private. They say the san juan islands are very beautiful this time of year.

Jake: Mm. Well, you are beautiful all year round.

Ava: You know that was a cheesy line, right?

Jake: I do. I’m sorry.

Ava: Yeah, but somehow, it actually worked.

Jake: Yeah?

Ava: Mm-hmm.

Shawn: And I have no right to expect you to be a mother to my son. But belle, I hope you understand that I have to be his father.

Belle: Of course I do. But no matter how we feel about each other, shawn, there’s just–there’s a huge obstacle between us.

Shawn: Maybe there’s more than one.

Belle: What do you mean?

Shawn: Look, I don’t think that this baby is the only thing that’s keeping distance between you and I. I think it’s ej, also.

Belle: Well, I don’t think that this is the time or place to talk about that, so.

Shawn: Okay. Okay, fine. Look, I’m gonna go check on my son and then I’m gonna head down to the docks to say goodbye to ciara.

Belle: Ben and ciara are still leaving today?

Shawn: Yeah, as far as I know. I mean, you’re welcome to come down and see them off.

Belle: Down at the docks?

Shawn: Yeah, I mean unless it’s too soon for you to go back down there.

Belle: Yeah, I think it’s best I don’T. But give ciara my love. Goodbye, shawn.

Shawn: Goodbye, belle.

[Elevator bell rings]

Ej: I’m well-versed in belle’s complicated situation.

Marlena: Yes, well, you’re no stranger to complicated romantic situations.

Ej: There’s nothing complicated about samantha and me now. We’re divorced, co-parents, and nothing else.

Marlena: Uh, belle is married. And there’s no telling where this will end up with shawn and belle.

Ej: Is this your subtle way of telling me to stay away from your daughter?

Marlena: Oh, no. Belle’s a grown woman. I’m just saying you should be careful.

Ej: Duly noted.

Marlena: I’m so glad we understand each other. Now, I’ve got a christening to go to.

Clyde: Now, don’t you have a christening to get to? Or a boat to catch?

Ben: Dad…

Clyde: [Chuckling] Hey. You go on and live your life. You deserve it. And just make me one promise, will you?

Ben: Of course.

Clyde: Find a way to keep in touch. And, uh, send me a lot of photos of that little guy, will ya? I gotta watch my grandson growing up one way or another.

Ben: You got it, dad.

Clyde: I’m proud of you. You’re a good man. You’re gonna be a great daddy. No thanks to me.

Ben: Appreciate that, dad. Thank you. Probably get back to your cell now, huh?

Clyde: Oh, I gotta make a call.

Ben: Here, just use my phone.

Clyde: No. I don’t want you to be late. Go on now. Take care of yourself. And the little guy.

Ben: You too, dad.

[Ben exhales deeply]

Bo: [Cooing]

Ciara: Hey.

Victor: I know why you’re here. I know why you’re both here.

Ciara: [Chuckles] Let me guess. Julie called you.

Victor: Yes, the town crier alerted me to the fact that you’re about to make another impulsive decision.

Ciara: One that you don’t approve of?

Victor: You know, there was a time when I would say you were making a huge mistake, throwing away your life. But now you’re a mother. And at the end of the day, it’s family that counts.

Ciara: So are you saying that you finally approve of me and ben as family?

Victor: Old age has a way of softening you. I enjoy an evening with maggie and I get a lot more pleasure from it than closing the biggest deal ever at titan.

Ciara: Mm. Just like this little guy does for me now.

Victor: You know, I can’t tell you how happy I am that you named him bo.

Ciara: I am, too.

Victor: Which reminds me. You know, you’re not the first person who’s left me to go travel the world. Just make sure you come back.

Ciara: I will.

Victor: And when you do, make damn sure that I’m the first one you come to visit.

Ciara: [Laughing] Yeah, of course I will, grandpa.

Victor: I love you, sweetheart.

Ciara: [Sighs] I love you too, grandpa.

[Ciara sighs] Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Gwen: Why are we arguing about this, matty? Look, they’ve got somebody in custody. They have a violent, convicted felon.

Leo: Occam’s razor says the simplest answer is usually the right one.

Gwen: [Sighs] So we can stop worrying now, right?

Leo: Cheers to that, guinevere. [Chuckles] Now go make something fun in art therapy.

Gwen: Aw.

[Mysterious music]

[Both sigh]

Jake: Oh, I gotta say. I did not get to spend many mornings like this when I was ceo.

[Both chuckle]

Ava: Perks of the lifestyle.

Jake: Yeah, right? Well, I do have to get up soon.

Ava: No.

Jake: Told ben and ciara I’d go see them off at the docks.

Ava: Mm. All right. Wish them the best from me, all right?

Jake: I will. And hey, why don’t you start planning that trip, huh?

Ava: Okay.

[Soft dramatic music]

Bernard: Ciara, ben.

Bo: [Cooing]

Ciara: Lord, you blessed us with the joy of being parents the moment that bo was born. And I thank you for every moment that we’re gonna get to spend with him and all the love that we so graciously share.

Ben: And we pray that you always stay close to him throughout his entire life and may you guide us through parenthood and help us always keep him in your life.

Bernard: Amen. We pray that bo grows up in faith and love and lives a long, happy, and productive life as a member of this family and god’s family. Will the godparents please step forward?

Bo: [Cooing]

Bernard: Marlena?

Bo: [Coos]

Marlena: Ben and ciara know how I feel about them. How proud I am of them. And how certain I am they’re going to be amazing parents to this little baby. I promise that I will be there for him whenever he needs for whatever he needs. And I will protect him with all my heart and soul.

Bernard: Rafe?

Rafe: Well, um–[Chuckles] I just want to say how honored i am to be little bo’s godfather. And, um, ciara, I’ve always considered you my daughter in every way that counts. Well, I promise to always consider bo like my son. And I promise to protect him from evil for all the days of his life.

Bernard: Thank you both. Blessed are you, lord, who in christ, the living water of salvation, blessed and transformed us. I baptize you in the name of the father, the son, and the holy spirit. May god bless the mother of this child with strength, wisdom, and eternal love. In his name, we say amen.

All: Amen.

Bernard: May god bless the father of this child, granting him wisdom and humility. Give him strength to teach and guide his son, bearing witness to the faith by what he says and does. In christ jesus our lord. Amen.

All: Amen.

Bernard: By god’s gift, through water and the holy spirit, we are reborn to have a lasting life. May he send his peace upon all who are gathered here to celebrate this child and his parents. God bless ciara, ben, and bo. And keep them safe wherever life takes them. And we all say…

All: Amen.

[Flowing music]

Shawn: Don’t worry, kiddo. Your mother may be gone, but I’m gonna be around no matter what. I’m always gonna be here to take care of you.

Ej: Oh. I’m really glad to see you. I’ve been worried about you.

Belle: I was at the hospital.

Ej: With shawn?

Belle: Yeah.

Ej: Any news?

Belle: Well, there’s no sign of jan, but shawn and the baby are okay.

Ej: And you? Are you okay?

Belle: I don’t know. You know, it’s been a lot.

Ej: That’s an understatement. I can’t tell you how relieved I am that you’re all right. When I thought that I could lose you, I– what can I do to make this better? Tell me. What can I do? This is the sound of better breathing.

Clyde: Hey, nancy. Um, don’t know if you’re in the middle of something or if you just don’t want to talk to me, in which case I completely understand. But I just wanted you to hear this from me. Everything that i told the police is the god’s honest truth. I swear. That guy that I bought the bracelet from, he’s real, he’s out there. And I’m gonna find him… if it’s the last thing I do.

Leo: Hey. I was wondering. That night that you mentioned to my friend gwen? Rice chex? The night she pulled a disappearing act, as you said? Was that june 10th by any chance?

Guard: Hell if I remember.

[Suspenseful music]

Belle: I, uh, I didn’t get a lot of sleep last night, so I’m gonna go take a shower and go lay down for a little while.

Ej: I understand. Just know that I’m here for you if you need me.

Belle: Thank you.

[Delicate music]

Ava: Yes, I’ll accept the call.

Gwen: Ava, it’s me.

Ava: I figured. Why are you calling?

Gwen: Did you see the news?

Ava: I did.

Gwen: So you can relax now, right? You don’t need to worry about being an accessory to anything.

Ava: No. Yeah, but you know, I still don’t know where you were the night you broke out of prison. June 10th, if I recall.

Shawn: Look, I’m really sorry I missed the christening. I was at the hospital.

Ciara: No, it’s okay. It’s fine. You’re busy being a daddy to your own baby.

Shawn: Yeah.

Marlena: It was lovely.

Shawn: Yeah, I mean, of course it was. Wait, did you guys get to say goodbye to everybody? Grandpa doug and grandma julie?

Ciara: Yes, I did, and I did.

Ben: Yeah, and I paid a little visit to sonny and will. But have you guys seen jake?

Jake: Jake’s here!

Ben: Oh, my god! There he is! Just made it, just made it!

Jake: Glad I didn’t miss the sendoff.

Ben: Oh, same here, man.

Jake: Yeah.

Ben: Gonna miss you, man.

Jake: Miss you too, bud.

Ben: You took a chance on me. You gave me a job when nobody else wanted me.

Jake: Hey, best chance I ever took. Do me a favor, huh?

Ciara: Huh?

Jake: Oh! Keep an eye on this guy. Something tells me he’s gonna suck at keeping in touch.

Ciara: Oh, don’t worry. I’m on it. Pictures for everyone.

Jake: All right.

Rafe: I’m gonna hold you to that.

Ciara: Oh, you better.

Rafe: I am.

Ciara: [Laughs]

Rafe: Yeah.

Ben: This is going to be the hardest goodbye of all. Dr. Evans, I cannot even explain to you what you have meant to me.

Marlena: Then don’t even try. I think we have said everything that we have to say to each other. Except for me to say how proud I am of you. Your life, you’re married. You’ve got a son. You’re starting over. Nothing could make me any happier.

Rafe: Actually, I set up a video conference for all your friends and family who can’t be here for on the boat, okay? I showed doug and julie how to actually stay in camera.

Ciara: Oh, my god, that’s great.

Rafe: Yeah.

Ciara: You always just think of everything, rafe.

Rafe: Well, I’m a godfather, you know?

Ciara: Yeah, you’re the godfather. Oh my gosh, bo is so lucky to have you watching over him. Just like you did for me.

[Sighs]

Rafe: I always will, you know?

[Both sniffle]

Shawn: Hey, you.

Ciara: [Sniffles]

Shawn: Oh. I hope you build memories as wonderful and belle and claire and I did.

Ciara: [Sighs]

Shawn: And traveling the world was the happiest time of our life. I hope the same for you.

Ciara: Thank you for everything, shawn.

Shawn: Dad would be so proud of you.

Ciara: [Sighs]

Shawn: I love you, sis.

Ciara: Oh, you, too. Oh, whoo! [Chuckles]

Shawn: Hey, wait. Let me get a picture. I’m gonna get a picture of the three of you.

Ciara: Yeah.

Shawn: This little guy right here, right? In front of this boat.

Ciara: Yeah!

[Overlapping chatter]

Marlena: Oh, hi!

Ciara: Oh, come here, baby bo. Oh, my baby. Hi.

Bo: [Cooing]

Ciara: [Sighs]

Ben: [Sighs]

Ciara: Oof. [Sighs]

Ben: You ready to do this?

Ciara: I was born ready.

[Delicate music]

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[Door opens]

Belle: How’s chad doing?

Ej: He’s not here. He, uh, probably took the kids to be with jack and jennifer.

[Gulps] Makes sense. I wouldn’t be surprised if none of them step foot in this mausoleum again. Sorry, drink?

Belle: No, thank you.

Ej: God, that was brutal.

Belle: Yeah. Yeah, it really was. All that pain in one room and just… looking at those babies knowing that she’s never coming back.

Ej: [Exhales deeply]

Belle: Are you okay?

Ej: Yes. Why wouldn’t I be?

Belle: Because you just lost someone you love.

Ej: No. Chad lost someone he loved. I, uh…

Belle: What? What is it?

Ej: This damned house. This damned family. Look what we do to people.

Chad: There was a break in the case?

Rafe: You recognize this?

Chad: That’s abby’S. Where did you get that?

Rafe: Nancy wesley was wearing it.

Chad: How would she get it?

Rafe: Clyde weston gave it to her.

[Tense music]

Clyde: Here’s your cut.

Leo: Wow. I can’t believe you sold all that jewelry so quickly.

Clyde: Every last piece. Though I did keep a bracelet for my girl.

Leo: I don’t suppose you’re gonna pay me for it.

Clyde: No.

Leo: Fine. I’m just grateful you came through. I was running dangerously low on funds. Your boyfriend was arrested? I thought he was imaginary.

Nancy: Could you just shut up, you little worm? Clyde is real, and he just really got arrested.

Leo: Are you sure he’s not just telling you that to get away from you?

Evan: Damn it, jan, what’s taking so long? I need to see my son. You better not be pulling a fast one.

Jan: You have to be quiet, shawn christian. We have to get out of here. And then you, me, and daddy are finally gonna be a family.

[Dramatic music]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Evan: Screw this, jan, and screw you. You’re gonna find out that you can’t double-cross me and get away with it.

Shawn: Jan, are you in here? Oh, my god. She took the baby.

[Elevator dings]

[Dramatic music]

[Cell phone rings] Statesville? Hello? Yes, yeah, I’ll accept the call. Detective brady. Who is this?

Evan: Detective brady, it’s evan frears.

Shawn: Listen, I don’t have time, okay? Call security. Jan spears kidnapped my son.

Evan: She did it.

Belle: You think that what happened to abigail was your family’s fault?

Ej: We’re a bloody family with a bloody history. It would’ve been better if chad never found out he was a part of it. We’re not a family, we’re a pack of animals.

Belle: Ej, you were all at the funeral. You’ve done everything you could to help chad through this.

Ej: I came back here as though I was lazarus. I proceeded to take over his company, move into his house, bring in all my baggage.

Belle: It’s the family house.

Ej: Right. So I had to stake my claim to my share like a dog making its mark.

[Sighs] I should have just left them alone, especially since…

Belle: Since you and abigail had an affair.

Ej: At the funeral, since it happened, sonny, will, hell, even jj, they’re more like a brother to him than I am. God, what have I done?

Nancy: I saw him get arrested with my own eyes, smart aleck.

Leo: And what was the charge? Scamming pathetic widows and divorcées out of their money?

Nancy: Could you just shut up–shut up and just go away someplace?

Leo: Oh, wait, at least tell me why he was arrested.

Nancy: He was arrested because he did something nice. He gave me this, um– this beautiful bracelet, and I loved it, but they say it was stolen property.

Leo: I can’t believe you sold all that jewelry so quickly.

Clyde: Every last piece. Though I did keep a bracelet for my girl.

Leo: Oh, my god. That was clyde?

[Suspenseful music]

Rafe: Chad. Chad!

Chad: Did you kill my wife, you son of a bitch? Huh? Did you kill my wife? You son of a bitch! Fishing helps ease my mind.

Clyde: Get him off me!

Rafe: Don’t do this, chad.

Chad: You’re a dead man. You’re dead!

Rafe: If I got to call for backup, you’re gonna end up in a holding cell. Don’t you make me call for back up.

Clyde: Son–

Chad: Do not call me son.

Clyde: I swear to you, I did not harm your wife.

Chad: Yeah, your word’s your bond, right?

Clyde: I would never do a thing like that.

Chad: Then how did you get her bracelet?

Clyde: I told you, I bought it off a guy.

Rafe: Well, you’re gonna have to do a hell of a lot better than that, weston.

Clyde: Hey, hey. Average looking guy, average height, average weight–

Rafe: How about a name?

Clyde: I can’t tell you what I don’t know.

Chad: Better start telling us what you do know, or I’m gonna kill you.

Clyde: Hey, you better be careful, commissioner. This is the kind of interrogation that can get a whole investigation thrown out the window.

Rafe: Maybe. But facing a judge might, uh, be healthier than facing the dimeras. Prison might be the safest place for you. Come on. Let’s give mr. Weston time to think.

[Dramatic music]

Nancy: What did you just say?

Leo: [Spluttering] This clyde of yours sounds like a real charmer. What does he look like?

Nancy: Oh, he’s very handsome, and he kind of has hazel eyes and–

Leo: And then the bracelet he gave you, what does that look like?

Nancy: It was beautiful. I mean, I loved it, it’s just that I didn’t know that it had blood on it.

Leo: Blood?

Nancy: They say that it was abigail dimera’s, and that she was murdered for it.

Belle: Ej, are you sure that’s a good idea?

Ej: [Chuckles] I’m sure it’s not.

Belle: Listen, I think that you just need to let chad be for a little while. You know, down the road and some time, he is going to need his family. He’ll need you.

Ej: [Laughs] I can’t ever see that happening.

[Cell phone rings]

[Sighs] What? He is?

Belle: What?

Ej: They just arrested clyde weston. He had some of abigail’s jewelry.

[Tense music]

Jan: That’s it, shawn christian. That’s our new home. Where we’ll all be together forever. You, me, and daddy. We’re all gonna live happily ever after. This is the sound of better breathing.

Orpheus: I’m pretty sure I’ve told you how irritating that is.

Evan: Then go somewhere else.

Orpheus: What are you sulking about? Everything’s coming up roses. That password the demented jan spears stole for us is gonna be our ticket out of here. And when that day comes, you’ll be with your son.

Evan: [Scoffs] I’m going to see him sooner than that.

Orpheus: No. No, no, no, no, no. Tell me you haven’t tried to help, that you didn’t act on your own.

Evan: You think you get to call all the shots? Did you forget that I’m holding the trump card?

Orpheus: What have you done?

Evan: I told her to bring my baby to me tonight.

Orpheus: Even she is smart enough to know that that would be a moronic thing to do.

Evan: She didn’t have a choice. I told her if she didn’t bring the baby to me tonight, I’d tell shawn brady I was the father.

Orpheus: God, give me strength.

Shawn: I need an apb on jan spears. She kidnapped my son. Look, he’s premature, she’s not capable of taking care of him, and she needs to be considered armed and dangerous. Hospital security, they did a full search, and they can’t find any sign of her or the boy.

[Cell phone rings] Jan?

Jan: That’s right. You surprised to hear from me?

Shawn: No. No, no, no. I thought that you’d call. Listen, jan–jan, the baby is–

Jan: Oh, he’s right here. You don’t have to worry about him.

Shawn: No, we do. Jan, it’s too soon for him to leave the hospital.

Jan: I am his mother, and I know what’s best for him. He doesn’t need tubes and lights and strangers. He needs me, his mom, and his father.

Shawn: Okay, okay, yes. Maybe you’re right. Just tell me where you are right now and I’m gonna be there as soon as possible.

Jan: That’s wonderful. We’ll be waiting right here.

Shawn: So where are you?

Jan: As long as you come alone. No police, no social services. You come alone, or you’ll never see your son again.

Belle: Ej, no. You have to think about this.

Ej: No, I don’t; I need to get to the station house.

Belle: No, that is a bad idea on a lot of levels, okay, and as your attorney, I have to advise against it.

Ej: So you’ve advised against it; you’ve done your duty.

Belle: Ej, you don’t even know what the charges are or how he got the jewelry.

Ej: Isn’t it obvious?

Belle: Ej, you didn’t tell anyone but me about clyde trying to kill you. He has no reason to want to pay you back.

Ej: Not only did my source tell me about clyde being arrested, he also said that commissioner hernandez was taking the case personally. Okay, and the first thing the commissioner did was tell chad about the arrest. Belle, it’s hit the fan. It’s time for me to pay the piper. Now don’t wait up. I don’t know how long I’ll be.

Chloe: Hi. Where’s he going?

Belle: He’s going to the police station. They just arrested clyde weston.

Chloe: What? Oh, my god, I think my mom was gonna see him tonight.

Belle: Well, you should probably call her. They found him with some of abigail’s jewelry.

Chloe: Ugh, why am i not surprised?

Belle: I hope your mom’s okay.

Chloe: Well, maybe this is the wake-up call that she needs. Um, so belle, the reason I came over here is because I need to talk to you about something.

Belle: Okay.

Chloe: Well, um, last night, brady had a long talk with shawn at the hospital.

Belle: Well, I guess they weren’t talking about the cubs.

Chloe: Well, first he was furious with shawn, but then after they had the talk, he just–he did a complete 180.

Belle: What, he’s furious with me?

Chloe: He’s worried about you. I mean, come on, belle, you’re living here. And you know how he feels about ej. I could barely talk him out of coming over here last night, but he’s not gonna let this go.

Belle: Well, it’s a good thing you did talk him out of coming over here, because he would have found me in bed with ej.

Leo: So they think he killed abigail because of the bracelet?

Nancy: He did not kill abigail. It was that man.

Leo: What man?

Nancy: The man that sold him abigail’s jewelry.

Leo: Did he say who the man was?

Nancy: He didn’t have a name. He didn’t know him.

[Chuckles] But whoever that man is, he is an idiot. The only thing clyde has to do now is he can give a description to the police, and then they will have all those sketches all over salem, and then he’ll pay for what he did to abigail.

Rafe: Chad, sit down. I need you to listen to me. All right? Now first, I think it sucks, you having to come down here tonight, but I wanted you here as soon as possible. I need clyde weston scared out of his mind. I need him to know what he’s facing, and I’m not just talking about the law. I’m talking about the dimeras. Didn’t surprise me when you went off on him earlier.

Chad: You set me up?

Rafe: [Spluttering] Listen. I channeled your energy. Clyde weston has been through this a million times. He’s garbage, but he’s old-school garbage. He’s not just gonna give me anything, okay? So I need everything that I can get to break him down.

Chad: Do you really think that he’s gonna confess to killing abby, that he’s just gonna admit to it?

Rafe: No. No, chad, I don’T. But I’m hoping he’s gonna tell me who passed him that jewelry.

Chad: Nobody passed him the jewelry. He’s lying; there’s no mystery man out there. He–he stole it after he–

Rafe: Chad, I think that clyde weston is scum of the earth, but I don’t think that he killed abigail. Am I saying I don’t think it’s possible he would kill someone? No, but I don’t think that he killed her, and certainly not for a small bag of jewelry. Listen, the fact is, the motive just isn’t there.

Ej: Maybe I can help you with that. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Chloe: So you slept with ej?

Belle: Oh, I don’t think with your history, you’re in any place to judge me.

Chloe: I am not judging. No, I–I think it’s–it’s great. I mean, just this morning, I was thinking, belle’s life is not complicated enough; what else could she do about that?

Belle: Okay, again, with your history…

Chloe: Belle, what if sami finds out?

Belle: Sami has moved on.

Chloe: Sami never moves on. Honey, look, I know that the last few months have been hell for you, and lord knows you need some sort of comfort, but this could really blow up in your face.

Belle: Well, I don’t care. I have dealt with sami my entire life, and she can deal with me now. Oh, don’t look at me like that. I feel guilty enough as it is.

Ej: There’s something that I didn’t tell you. There’s a lot I didn’t tell you.

Chad: What do you–what– what could you possibly know about clyde weston’s motive?

Rafe: Well, maybe he and weston got tight in prison. Prison sentences do make strange bedfellows.

Ej: Do you think you could possibly keep your mouth shut until I’m done? You really do want to hear what I have to say.

Rafe: The floor’s yours.

Ej: [Sighs] He’s right. This has to do with statesville. Seeing weston every day, having all that time, it all started coming back to me.

Chad: “It?”

Ej: I remembered the where, how, and why I was shot.

Chad: It was weston?

Ej: He…was responsible.

Chad: And you didn’t tell the cops? He shot you, and you just let him slide?

Ej: He didn’t shoot me.

Chad: Ej, what are you trying to say? All right, this hasn’t exactly been the best day of my life, and the man who possibly stabbed my wife to death is sitting in the other room. So will you please stop splitting hairs and tell me why you didn’t report him?

Ej: I confronted him at first.

Chad: What are you trying to say?

Ej: I didn’t report him… because he threatened to hurt my family if I did.

Belle: At the funeral, I just kept looking at chad and thomas and charlotte and just thinking, this is forever. You know, she’s never coming back, and… I just felt this longing for shawn and for claire.

Chloe: And what about ej?

Belle: I don’t know. I don’t know.

Chloe: Hey, listen, I’m– I’m sorry that I have to go. I really–I have to tell my mom about clyde in person.

Belle: Yeah, no, no, no. Of course, yes. I just should probably be alone. I need some time to think, something I’m not really doing a lot of these days.

Chloe: All right.

Belle: Yeah.

Chloe: Take care.

[Cell phone beeps]

Belle: Shawn.

Shawn: Belle, I don’t have much time, and I’m going into a situation that could, uh– I just want you to know that I’ll always love you, and nothing means more to me than you and claire do.

Belle: What? What kind of situation? Oh, my god, shawn. What are you doing at the docks?

Orpheus: So you thought it was a fine idea for her to bring the baby here? What a good, well-thought-out plan that is. Christian, she’s in custody herself. She’s wearing an ankle monitor.

Evan: Well, she figured something out. I was just talking to shawn brady, and he was telling somebody to call security because jan spears stole his kid. See? She’s on her way here now.

Orpheus: Right, so she kidnapped a kid and is now headed to a prison? I am dazed at the enormity of your stupidity.

Jan: It’s about time you got here.

Shawn: I came straight here.

Jan: And you came alone. You didn’t tell anyone?

Shawn: No, I did not tell anyone. Okay, jan, what is going on? Why are we here?

Jan: We’re going on an adventure, the three of us. We’re gonna sail away from salem just like you did with your parents all those years ago.

Shawn: No. No, no. Jan, no, we–no. We can’t do that. No. The baby needs to stay at the hospital. He’s not strong enough yet. Okay? Listen, just– just hand him to me, okay?

Jan: Okay, fine. Take him.

Chad: Clyde weston threatened your family? Our family?

Ej: Yes.

Chad: And did you take that as an idle threat?

Ej: No.

Chad: Yeah, ’cause I would have taken that pretty seriously considering he had sonny stabbed to pay victor back. Do you remember that? Huh, do you remember when sonny was stabbed? Do you?

Ej: Yes.

Chad: Like when abby was stabbed? But you remember that, right? You were in the house. You saw her. Lying in bed, all that blood.

Ej: Chad–

Chad: Do you remember what I asked you to do for me that night?

Ej: To find your children.

Chad: Because they were still in the house. See, rafe, my children, they’re little, and they get excited, and when they have something they want to tell us, they will run into the room without knocking sometimes. Right, thank god they did not do that when their mother was bleeding to death from a stab wound–from a knife, like sonny was stabbed, like when clyde weston threatened your family. My family! And you, in your arrogance, decided I didn’t need to know that! Damn you. Damn you to hell, ej.

Leo: We were very close, aunt eloise and I, and as much as it pains me to part with her prized belongings, it’s what she wanted. She told me. She said that when the time came, I had to set sentimentality aside and focus on finding quality people who were willing to pay a fair price.

Clyde: So you’re liquidating her assets?

Leo: Specifically, some jewelry. Do you like jewelry?

Clyde: I’d have to see it.

Leo: Not here. The park, ten minutes?

Clyde: Sounds like a plan.

[Tense music]

Leo: Right on time, mister– I didn’t catch your name. Okay, well, for starters, we– somebody’s a little grabby. That’s okay. I don’t mind a man who’s eager. You see anything you like?

Clyde: This stuff is hot, isn’t it?

Nancy: Are you okay? You look funny.

Leo: I’m very sensitive. Just thinking about that murder upsets me.

Nancy: [Chuckles] Well, you’re sure asking a lot of questions about something that upsets you.

Chloe: Mom. I’ve been looking for you. Is he bothering you?

Nancy: No, he’s just, uh, giving me the third degree.

Leo: I’m very sorry. I won’t take up any more of your time.

Nancy: Well, that’s the best news I’ve had all day.

Chloe: Mom, I have to tell you something about clyde.

Nancy: I know he was arrested. I was there, chloe.

Chloe: Do you know why? He had some of abigail’s jewelry.

Nancy: He did not kill her.

Chloe: You don’t know that. You don’t even really know him. Mom, I’m telling you, you’ve got to end this now.

Orpheus: Even jan spears is smarter than you are. She knows that nurses keep track of the number of babies in a nursery and that they notice if one of them goes missing. She knows that coming here in the middle of the night with a baby might, you know, draw attention to herself.

Evan: You’ve made your point. Could you give it a rest?

Orpheus: I must be a very indulgent father, because if my old man ever heard me talk that way to him, consequences would’ve been dire.

Evan: I’m not gonna let her double-cross me like this.

Orpheus: Well, there doesn’t seem to be a hell of a lot you can do about it, incarcerated as you are.

Evan: I can still pay her back. If she doesn’t bring me my baby, I will tell shawn brady that I am the father.

Orpheus: No, you won’T.

Jan: [Laughing] You should see the look on your face. Don’t you know I would never put our son at risk?

Shawn: Where is he?

Jan: He’s already on board. He’s all safe and warm.

Shawn: I’m taking him back to the hospital.

Jan: Shawn. No. No, you’re not. I’m afraid you’re being shanghaied, my love. You can wake up in the morning next to me, and you can watch as I nurse our son, as we sail farther and farther away from this hellhole, away from that bitch you married. And when it’s just the three of us, when we can finally be a family, you’re gonna thank me for this.

Belle: Oh, my god. What the hell did you do to him? My a1c stayed here,

Belle: You get away from him.

Jan: Not gonna happen. Oh, no, you don’T.

Belle: [Shrieks]

Both: [Struggling]

[Water splashes]

Belle: [Panting]

Shawn: [Groans]

Belle: Shawn. Are you okay? Are you okay? You’re fine? Okay, I’m gonna go call 911.

Shawn: The baby, the baby.

Belle: What about him?

Shawn: He’s on the boat.

Belle: What? Okay, I’ll go get him. You stay here. He’ll be fine.

Chloe: Oh, my god, mom, this is a no-brainer. The man was just arrested for murder.

Nancy: No, he wasn’T. He was arrested for having stolen property.

Chloe: That he stole from the woman he murdered.

Nancy: Oh, innocent until proven guilty. Chloe, I know my clyde. He is not a murderer, and that’s that.

Rafe: That is a real interesting story, ej. A man shoots you– has you shot and leaves you for dead, and then when you remember who it was and why and the details, you go to him first. And then, well, when he threatens you– your family, you cave.

Ej: I made a deal with him.

Rafe: Oh.

Ej: I wouldn’t tell anyone what he had done if he left my family alone. I thought it was best. The best way to– best way to protect everyone.

Chad: See, I think that you were doing it to protect your own ass. Even tonight, you seem to remember the why and the how and the where, but you don’t want to share any details. See, I think clyde weston shot you–had you shot not for no reason, but because you were up to your neck in something dirty.N’t hang out with clyde weston for companionship. He knew something about you, something that you don’t want anyone else to know, something that you still don’t want anyone else to know. So you let him get away with attempted murder, not because you were thinking about protecting your family, but you were thinking about the only thing you.

Ej: I can certainly understand how you would see it thaha I do see it that way, ’cause you didn’t want to share this information when abby was murdered. No, you waited till after you found out clyde weston had been arrested. So this wasn’t about doing the right thing. This was about…damage control.

Ej: I am sorry.

Chad: [Seethes]

Rafe: I think your brother’s probably heard enough for one night.

Chad: For a lifetime.

Rafe: Ej, you’re free to go. But be prepared, there will be follow-up questions, you know, about the details you didn’t get into.

[Dramatic music]

Belle: I’ve got him. He’s breathing. I think he’s gonna be okay. We just need to get him to the hospital and they’ll take good care of him.

Shawn: Okay, where’s jan?

Belle: She’s in the water.

Shawn: What?

Belle: She came at me with a oar, and we fought, and she went in.

Shawn: Oh, god. Oh, god.

Belle: No, shawn, no. You could have a concussion. Shawn, no! Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Ej: Belle, are you here?

[Sighs]

[Tense music]

Chad: Damn you. Damn you to hell, ej.

Ej: Did you hear that, father? Chad wants me to join you.

Rafe: Well, we’re almost done for the night. You’ll be arraigned and transferred to a holding cell.

Clyde: Arraigned on what charges?

Rafe: Mm. Yeah. You know, the stolen property thing…for now.

Clyde: What’s that supposed to mean?

Rafe: Oh, well, it means that ej dimera dropped by. Boy, did he have a story to tell. Sleep well, clyde. You got a big day tomorrow.

[Door slams] Well, show’s over for tonight. Why don’t you go on home?

Chad: You have clyde weston, dead to rights. You already had the evidence. Now ej gave you the motive.

Rafe: Chad. Chad. Go home. Go see your kids, man. Go see them, all right? And be there for them when they wake up in the morning.

Chad: Would you tell him something for me?

Rafe: Yeah.

Chad: That even if ej gives him a fancy lawyer or he gets away with this legally, he’s gonna pay. One way or another, clyde weston is facing the death sentence.

[Dramatic music]

Chloe: You know what? It doesn’t matter, mom. You can put your fingers in your ears and go “la, la, la, la” all you want. The point is, clyde weston is out on parole, and it doesn’t even matter if he’s charged with this murder. The stolen goods are enough to send him back to statesville.

Nancy: I wouldn’t be too sure of that, ms. Moral police.

Chloe: Oh, come on, mom.

Nancy: Chloe, think about it. Clyde has seen, talked to, and dealt with the man who stole the jewelry, the man who killed abigail. Now, can you say “plea deal?” All clyde has to do is trade the information he knows for a walk. And then the real killer will spend the rest of his life in jail.

[Fireworks hiss and pop]

Evan: He’s my son.

Orpheus: And he’s my grandson, so you can be sure that I care about him too, but right now, he is our ticket out of here, and once we’re out of here, he will be yours. Don’t you get that? Do you want him to visit you here for ten minutes every other week in this miserable place? Or do you want to raise him yourself. Hm? With– with grandpa sitting by the fire in a rocking chair, bouncing the little tyke on his knee, huh? Come on, son. The situation requires that you delay your gratification. Understood?

Evan: Understood.

Orpheus: Good. Good. Good man. Now let this be the last fourth of july we spend in this hole.

Shawn: [Panting] I couldn’t find her. There’s no sign of her anywhere.

[Baby crying]

[Dramatic music]

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Chad: Uh, thanks r tataking the kids to ice cream, jennifer. How do they y seem? Have they asked about the funeral at all? Ah, I think it’s good for them to be there too. I’m fine. I just need a little bit, uh, uh, time to myself. But if thomas or charlotte asks for me, I’ll come over right away. Okay. Thank you.

[Somber music]

Clyde: I don’t mean to be rude, commissioner, but my girl and I are having a private conversation here.

Nancy: I just asked clyde to move in with me.

Rafe: Well, I’m sorry to interrupt. Nancy, I need to know where you got that bracelet.

Nancy: Oh, isn’t it gorgeous?

Rafe: Yeah, so did you, uh, buy it in a store or online?

Nancy: Oh, it was a gift.

Rafe: From whom?

Marlena: [Scoffs] You want me to be the baby’s godmother? Are you sure?

Ben: Absolutely. I mean, unless it would it be weird because you’re my psychiatrist? But I mean, I think of you as family at this point.

Marlena: Well, I do too. Do we think that ciara would be on board?

Ben: I mean, why wouldn’t she be?

Marlena: Well, for one thing, I did–I did try to steal your baby.

Jan: I don’t know what you’re talking about, evan. Since when do you have a baby?

Evan: Since you gave birth to him. Little shawn christian? Obviously, you named him after me. Christian’s my real name.

Jan: I named him after our lord and savior. Look, I don’t know if you’re having some mental breakdown or what, but you are definitely confused.

Evan: Actually, I’m crystal clear on what happened. We crossed paths in the prison infirmary. You said you were having the worst christmas ever. I asked if there was anything I could do. Turns out, you asked me to do you.

Jan: Beg your pardon?

Evan: You seduced me, hoping I’d knock you up.

Jan: Why would I wanna get pregnant by a homicidal maniac?

Evan: [Laughs] So you could pass off the kid as shawn brady’s, which is exactly what you’re doing.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Ben: You didn’t try to take our baby, dr. Evans. The devil did.

Marlena: Yeah, still. I can see how ciara might feel uncomfortable with me being bo’s godmother.

Ben: Trust me, ciara loves the idea. She’s the one that pointed out that you went up against satan, and you beat him twice. I don’t think there’s another person in this world who could be a better spiritual mentor for our son.

Marlena: Well, if you’re both sure–

Ben: We’re sure.

Marlena: [Laughs] Oh, I would love to. I would love to, thank you.

Shawn: Well, I’m headed to get jan a buddy’s burger. Would you do me a favor? Would you–would you keep her company while I’m gone?

Ciara: Ugh, shawn, does she really need a babysitter?

Shawn: She’s just a little bit bummed out today.

Ciara: Is it because of the baby?

Shawn: No, no, he’s actually–he’s good. I mean, he’s gained weight. We got to hold him.

Ciara: Wow.

Shawn: He’s great.

Ciara: Good, good. Well, that’s good news, right?

Shawn: Well, for jan, it’s–it’s bittersweet. I mean, of course, she’s happy that he’s okay, but she– she knows as soon as he gets released, that she’s gonna have to go back to prison.

Ciara: Mm-hmm, right, prison. Exactly where she belongs.

Shawn: I know, I know, but she’s barely had any time to bond with the little guy. And come on, imagine–imagine you having to leave little bo after, like, what, two weeks.

Ciara: Well, you know what? I don’t have to imagine that, shawn, because I am not a total psycho.

Shawn: Our son does not know jan’s history. All he knows is that she is his mother, and that he needs her.

Ciara: Okay, I-I just– I don’t know if I like this.

Shawn: Like what?

Ciara: You being all concerned about jan.

Shawn: I’m concerned about my son.

Ciara: Okay.

Shawn: If there’s something that you wanna say, ciara, why don’t you just say it?

Ciara: Fine. Shawn, are you or are you not starting to have feelings for jan?

Jan: There’s no denying that we shared a hot and steamy encounter when I first arrived at statesville. And while it certainly was an enthusiastic greeting, you are mistaken in thinking you planted your seed inside me.

Evan: That’s a strange way of putting it.

Jan: I’m trying to keep it classy.

Evan: We hooked up in a prison infirmary. It’s a little late for classy. Why don’t you be honest instead?

Jan: I am. I have no idea why you think you’re the father of my child.

Evan: Because my father told me the truth.

Jan: And who’s your father?

Evan: Some people call him milo harp.

Jan: Never heard of him.

Evan: Ever heard of orpheus?

Jan: The notorious criminal is your dad? Why didn’t he tell me?

Evan: There’s a lot he keeps close to the vest. He didn’t tell me until recently that you had my baby, and he switched the paternity test for you.

Jan: Jeez, you really can’t trust anyone in prison. So what, you two are in cahoots now?

Evan: He doesn’t know I’m calling you. But jan, the jig is up.

Jan: What does that mean?

Evan: It means I know shawn christian is my son. And I want you to bring him to me right now. My asthma felt anything but normal.

[Somber music]

Chad: Still smells like your perfume.

Leo: Ugh, these drinks were not cheap. Of course, I’m worth it.

[Suspenseful music]

Will: Well, this is interesting.

Leo: What? I’m not allowed to enjoy a happy hour?

Will: Sure, you are, but last I heard, you had no job, no sugar daddy, and no other source of income.

Leo: So?

Will: So where did you get all that cash?

Rafe: Who gave you the bracelet?

Nancy: Uh, chloe.

Rafe: Really? What was the occasion?

Nancy: Uh, n-no occasion. She just saw it and thought of me.

Rafe: And when was that that she, uh, thought of you?

Nancy: A couple weeks ago.

Rafe: I see.

Clyde: Hey, what’s with all the questions?

Rafe: Oh, are you looking for a gift for your bride? Ah, I heard that you and nicole just tied the knot. Congratulations.

Rafe: Thanks. But my interest in your bracelet is related to a police investigation.

Nancy: What do you mean?

Rafe: I mean I have reason to believe that the piece of jewelry you’re wearing is stolen.

Shawn: Oh, my god, ciara, how could you even ask me that? I mean, of course, I don’t have feelings for jan. No, I am in love with my wife, and her name is belle. All right, I love her, and I’m never gonna stop loving her.

Ciara: Okay, good, thank god.

Shawn: Yeah, but jan–jan is the mother of my son. So whether I like it or not, she and I are permanently connected.

Ciara: Yes, and she is very willing to exploit that connection. Shawn, I told you so many times you have to watch out for her.

Shawn: Yes, I know, because she’s devious, she’s manipulative, and she is violent. Do you think I don’t remember? You think that I just completely forgot?

Ciara: Well, you’re not really acting like it.

Shawn: Just because–because there is a baby involved, and that baby is my son.

Ciara: Yes, and that baby only exists because she teamed up with the devil to trick you into sleeping with her.

Shawn: Okay, and you’re reminding me of that, why? What–what–what–what is the point, ciara, huh?

Ciara: Shawn, the point is, I’m just–I’m worried. I’m worried that you are gonna get caught up in all the good that comes with having this miraculous bundle of joy, and you will forget that jan’s reason for all this is to try to replace belle.

Shawn: Look, ciara, I–

Ciara: Look, shawn, I’m just saying this lunatic has tried to come between you guys so many times, and now, this is the closest she’s ever been. You don’t think she’s gonna stop, do you? Shawn, this is the woman who tried to kill your wife multiple times because she’s convinced that she belongs with you.

Shawn: Look, there is no doubt that jan’s feelings for me are–are–they’re sick and they’re twisted. But the feelings that she has for our son, they’re pure, and they are sincere. I mean, she–this baby means the world to her.

Ciara: Good, good. So when she serves her time, she can see him, but right now, she needs to go back to statesville.

Shawn: Look, as a cop and as a citizen, look, ciara, I cannot agree with you more. But as a father, I know– I know how heartbreaking that’s going to be for her. And it’s not gonna be good for the baby, either, to not have its mother.

Jan: Evan, prison is no place for a baby.

Evan: I’m his father. I wanna see him, damn it!

Jan: And how would I explain this little visit to shawn?

Evan: Just tell him the truth–the kid isn’t his.

Jan: Oh, right, great idea. Except for the fact that it would completely ruin my life!

Evan: Well, I don’t care how you swing it, but I wanna meet my little boy, and if you don’t get him here in the next 30 minutes, my next call is to detective brady.

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Jan: [Sighs] Relax, jan. There’s a solution to every problem. You just have to find it. Maybe if I take shawn christian to visit evan, I could reason with him and convince him to keep his stupid mouth shut.

Evan: That’s right, little man, I’m your dad.

Jan: Okay, we need to wrap this up. I need to get back to the hospital before anyone realizes that I’m gone.

Evan: Fine. I love you, sweet boy.

[Suspenseful music]

Jan: Okay, I’ve done my part. Now it is time for you to do yours.

Evan: Which is?

Jan: No one can know that shawn christian is your son. That has to stay strictly between us.

Evan: I’m sorry, jan, but I just can’t do that.

Jan: Why not?

Evan: Because I love you, and I want the whole world to know it! That’s why I got this tattoo!

Jan: Is that supposed to be me?

Evan: I’m gonna get our son on my other pec.

Jan: Evan, you can’t!

Evan: Well, that way, I’ll have my family with me wherever I go. And that’s what I want us to be, a family.

[Panting]

Jan: Oh, no.

Evan: You’re not just over my heart, jan. You’re in it. So will you please do the honor of becoming mrs. Jan spears-frears?

Jan: Ugh. There is no way I am going to become mrs. Jan spears-frears. I am destined to become jan brady. But if shawn finds out the baby isn’t his, I’ll lose him forever. And I can’t let that happen.

Ciara: Can’t let what happen?

Ben: Thank you. Mmm.

[Both chuckle] Dr. Evans, do you remember when you came to bayview to evaluate me? See if I was fit to return to society?

Marlena: Of course.

Ben: And you took some flak for it.

Marlena: Not as much as you took.

Ben: Yeah. That’s because nobody wanted me in salem, for good reason. Chad gave me a handful of cash. He drove me to the edge of town and told me to keep going. I was so lost, overwhelmed. But then that’s where I found ciara after she crashed her bike. That is when my life began again. I still can’t believe how lucky I am, really.

Marlena: It wasn’t luck, ben. You have worked very hard to prove that you deserved a second chance.

Ben: That chance wouldn’t even be possible without you. Dr. Evans, your guidance, your support, that is what made me into the man I am today. I have a job. I have a wife. I have a baby. I owe everything to you. And I don’t know if I am ever gonna be able to repay you.

Will: So where’d you get all the money?

Leo: You really need to get a life, wilhelmina. Your obsession with me is disturbing.

Will: Hmm. It’s possible that you went back to prostitution. But who would pay for a washed-up, old twink?

Leo: Ah! Am I washed up? Take that back, you bitch!

Will: Hmm, I hit a nerve?

Leo: You’d best walk away before my last cosmo ends up all over that cheap suit. Why are you so dressed up anyway? You look like you’re going to a funeral.

Will: Just came from one. We buried my cousin abigail today.

Leo: I didn’t realize.

Will: Yeah, like you give a damn.

[Somber music]

Chad: I have to get out of here.

Nancy: There must be some mistake. My daughter would never steal a bracelet.

Rafe: Well, maybe she bought it from someone who stole it.

Nancy: Chloe would not get me a gift from a disreputable source. That’s not something you do to someone you care about.

Rafe: Hmm. Did she tell you where she got it?

Nancy: I didn’t ask.

Rafe: Well, it’s a pretty distinctive piece, and it matches the photos I got from chad.

Nancy: Chad dimera?

Rafe: Yeah. As you know, his wife was murdered recently.

Nancy: I know. I was at the funeral earlier. It’s a terrible tragedy. But what does that have to do with my bracelet?

Rafe: Well, we have reason to believe that the person who murdered abigail also stole some of her jewelry, including that bracelet.

Clyde: You gotta be kidding me.

Rafe: No. I’m gonna call chloe and have her meet us down at the station.

Nancy: Clyde!

Clyde: Uh, no need to do that. Chloe didn’t give her the bracelet. I did. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Rafe: Then why did you say that chloe gave you the bracelet?

Clyde: That’s my fault.

Nancy: Clyde’s a very private person.

Rafe: I don’t understand.

Clyde: Of course you don’T. You’re a cop. But I’m a parolee. Even though I bought that bracelet with money I made from a legit job, folks are gonna doubt that ’cause of my past. I didn’t want nancy to deal with all the suspicion and snide comments, so I told her to say that she’d gotten it from somebody else. Now, after all, what I do with my money is my business, nobody else’S.

Rafe: Hmm. Except when it ties you to a murder case.

Nancy: No, it doesn’t tie clyde to anything! He would never kill abigail! Would you?

Clyde: Of course not.

Rafe: Then where’d you get the bracelet?

Clyde: I bought it off a guy.

Rafe: What guy?

Chad: [Panting]

[Tense music]

Leo: Wait, chad, chad, wait.

Marlena: Ben. You don’t have to repay me.

Ben: I just–I don’t think I could ever thank you enough.

Marlena: You know what? Just seeing you happy, in love, that’s all the thanks I need. I’m just so–ah! I’m so proud of you.

Ben: Thank you, thank you. And, um, I’m very serious about keeping up with our sessions. No matter where in the hell we are in the world, I wanna continue working on myself. I wanna keep making progress.

Marlena: I’m so glad to hear that. And I will always be here for virtual visits whenever you need me.

Ben: Thank you. I appreciate that. It’s definitely not gonna be the same as being in the room with you, though. I’m gonna miss you a lot.

Marlena: I’m gonna miss you, too, ben.

[Chuckles]

Will: Oh, I’m sorry. Am I interrupting?

Ben: Hey.

Marlena: No, no, not at all. I was just talking with ben. He shared some–some very good news.

Ciara: What were you saying when I walked in?

Jan: I was, um, I was just saying that I might have to go back to prison soon. And I’m worried that my son will forget me. And I can’t let that happen.

Ciara: [Sighs] Right, well, shawn understands the importance of a son having a relationship with his mother, so I wouldn’t really stress about it if I were you.

Jan: You’re right. Your brother is a saint. He’s taken such good care of me.

Ciara: Yeah, I actually just ran into him when he was out to go get some food for you. He told me that I should keep you company.

Jan: You see that? He’s so thoughtful. Do you also wanna see your nephew?

Ciara: Yes, I would love to, um, to say goodbye, actually.

Jan: Goodbye?

Ciara: Yeah, well, ben and i are gonna go sail around the world with little bo. Yeah, we leave tomorrow.

Jan: How marvelous. I assume you’re–you’re taking the boat that your mom gave you?

Ciara: What, you know about that?

Jan: Your delightful grandmother julie came by yesterday to visit with the baby, and she mentioned it. The “fancy face V.”

Ciara: Hmm. Wow. Actually, it’s called “living in cin.”

Jan: That’s an odd name.

Ciara: Yeah, yeah. It’s spelled c-I-N. It’s short for ciara and ben.

Jan: Oh, like bennifer.

Ciara: Yeah.

Jan: You must be super excited.

Ciara: Yeah, we are, we are. Uh, it’s gonna be really nice to get away for a little bit and spend some quality time as a family, you know?

Jan: That does sound perfect. My a1c stayed here,

Clyde: Some guy came in here a couple of weeks ago, paying in cash. And I admired his money clip.

Rafe: Well, interesting. A money clip was one of the things that were stolen from the crime scene. Can you describe it?

Clyde: Expensive. When I admired it, he asked me if I wanted to buy it. I said no. Then he told me he had some other items for sale.

Rafe: And that didn’t seem at all suspicious to you?

Clyde: Well, he said his aunt had passed away, and he was just trying to liquidate her assets, per her wishes.

Rafe: Huh. In a pub?

Clyde: Well, maybe it wasn’t the most appropriate venue, but he was just trying to do right by his kin. I didn’t see any harm in looking at what else he had to offer.

Rafe: Uh-huh. So he showed you that bracelet, which you bought for nancy?

Clyde: Yeah. I thought it would make a nice gift. I had no idea it was stolen.

Nancy: Well, that explains it. I mean, he wa–he was tricked. He was victimized by a crook!

Rafe: Well, why don’t you tell me more about this guy you supposedly met? What was his name?

Clyde: I don’t know. I didn’t ask him.

Rafe: Uh-huh. Can you describe him?

Clyde: He was, um, average-looking.

Rafe: Can you be more specific?

Clyde: I wish I could, but i was looking at the bracelet, not him, you know. And as I told you before, I paid in cash, so–

Rafe: So there’s no way you can prove that he actually exists.

Nancy: Stop it! You know, this is exactly what clyde was talking about! People being suspicious when he’s done nothing wrong! Rafe, you have to see that he’s telling the truth. You just have to know that.

Rafe: Well, all I know is that he was in possession of an item that was stolen from a woman who was recently murdered. And that’s all I need to place him under arrest.

Chad: What do you want?

Leo: I-I just heard that abigail’s funeral was today, and I wanted to offer my condolences.

Chad: Wait, you? You hated abigail. You blamed her for breaking up you and craig.

Leo: Well, I-I didn’t appreciate the way the two of you worked together to torpedo my relationship.

Chad: Didn’t appreciate? You–you co–you considered us enemies! You vowed to get your revenge!

Leo: Well, I’m–I’m done with all that. I was just telling someone the other day that it weighs on me a lot, what I did to you and abigail.

Chad: Wait, in–in that interview you gave with that– with that trashy magazine? The one where you told all those disgusting lies about how I wanted to cheat on my wife with you? You came after my wife! Okay, the woman that I love!

Leo: You have no idea how much I regret that.

Chad: Did you know that people would–would–would come up to her and tell her how–that they thought that she was clueless? She was being harassed in horton town square! Now–now, abby, as always, she handled it with grace and dignity. Me? I wanted to sue you. Hell, I wanted killed you.

Leo: Look, I will admit that when my one chance at happiness was gleefully and deliberately destroyed, I was angry at a lot of people, and–and that included abigail. But I did not want her to die. I am really sorry that she’s gone. I hope you believe that.

Chad: Sure. Yeah, whatever you say.

Leo: I mean it, chad. I am so sorry for you and your children. I-I can’t even begin to imagine what they’re going through, losing their mom at such a young age. Thomas, he’s such a sweet boy.

Chad: How do you know my son?

Will: So should I call you captain weston now, or…?

Ben: You know, let’s give it a month. If I don’t sink the ship by then, maybe we’ll consider it.

Will: All right, yeah. You know, I hope, um, sleeping in tight quarters doesn’t remind you of our time as cellmates.

Ben: Well, thankfully, ciara doesn’t snore like you did.

Will: I don’t snore.

Ben: Like a chainsaw. I went to the commissary to get earplugs. It didn’t even work.

Will: Excuse–re–remind why I was your best man again?

Ben: I think you took pity on me because I had no friends.

Will: Yeah, exactly, so maybe keep that in mind next time you wanna spread a vicious rumor about me.

Ben: Oh, my god, all right. Well, you know what I do remember? Being floored the first time you said you considered me being a friend after everything I tried to do to you.

Will: Well, I mean, like I said then, that’s water under the bridge. Now we’re good. You know that.

Ben: Yeah, all right.

Will: And, I mean, look how far you’ve come. You–you have a son. And I am really glad I got to meet the little guy before you took off.

Ben: Me, too, man. You know, there is something we could use, though, before we take off on our trip.

Will: Oh, name it.

When you agreed to stand up for me, I told you that when ciara and i eventually decided to have kids, we’re coming to you and sonny for the parenting tips. So lay ’em on me.

Will: Well, you figured out how to get that thing on. That’s, uh, that’s, like, genius level.

Ben: This wasn’t easy. But, uh, maybe–maybe something I can use when he’s not sleeping 18 hours a day, you know?

Will: Okay. Um, well, kids love stories. So you should tell bo all about his cousin arianna. And when you come back, they can be friends like us.

Ben: It’s a deal.

Will: I don’t snore.

Ciara: You seem a little nervous, jan.

Jan: No, just hungry.

Shawn: I hope so ’cause I got you a double chili cheeseburger. Here you go. Hey, sis.

Ciara: Hey.

Shawn: Is, uh, everything okay?

Ciara: Fine.

Jan: Ciara was just, uh, telling me about her plans to travel the world. Little shawn is gonna miss his auntie, uncle, and cousin so much.

Ciara: Yeah, well, we’re gonna miss him too.

Jan: Shawn, why don’t you, uh, take ciara to go see the baby?

Ciara: Oh, no, that’s fine. I can just sneak a peek on my way out.

Jan: But if your brother takes you, then you can actually hold him.

Ciara: Wait, that’s allowed?

Shawn: Yeah, I mean, I-i don’t see why it’s not, yeah.

Ciara: Okay. Yeah, I would love that.

Shawn: Uh, you gonna be okay on your own?

Jan: Yeah, I’m about to wolf this entire thing down, so it’s probably best if I don’t have an audience. It’s gonna get ugly.

Shawn: All right, um, all right, we’ll be back in a little bit then, okay?

Jan: Give him a kiss from mommy.

Shawn: Will do.

[Tense music]

Jan: Sorry to hijack your plans, ciara, but I need this getaway way more than you do. The only people who will be living in cin will be me, shawn, and our baby. I was taking my antidepressant daily,

Jan: How’d it go?

Ciara: My nephew is absolutely adorable. Um, please don’t forget to send me those pictures that you took of me holding him.

Shawn: Ahh…

[Phone chirps] Done.

Ciara: Perfect.

Shawn: There it goes.

Ciara: Thank you.

Jan: He looks so much like your brother, right?

Ciara: Um, actually, I don’t–I don’t see it.

Jan: What?

Ciara: Mm.

Jan: Of course he does. The chin, the nose.

Ciara: Okay. Um, I actually have to get going, so.

Shawn: Uh, I’ll walk you out.

Ciara: Yeah. Bye, jan.

Jan: Bon voyage.

[Tense music]

Ben: Well, I should probably get the little dude home. We got a big day tomorrow. First, his christening. And then our big sendoff from the docks.

Will: Well, um, good luck with everything.

Ben: Thanks, man. Dr. Evans, we’ll be seeing you tomorrow, yeah? St. Luke’s?

Marlena: I can’t wait.

Ben: Oh, me either. All right.

Marlena: Bye.

Leo: Well, obviously, I-i don’t know your son personally. Thomas and I have never met. Uh, but gwen–gwen told me stories from when she was your nanny. He seems like a sweet boy.

Chad: Yeah. He’s a lot like his mom.

Leo: Do the police have any leads on abigail’s killer?

Chad: Not yet.

Leo: Well, I hope they bring whoever did this to justice. Again, I am sorry for your loss.

Chad: Thanks.

Nancy: Rafe, you can’t be serious! Clyde is innocent!

Rafe: Well, then he should have nothing to worry about.

Clyde: Hey, will you hold the dog and pony show till we get outside? It wouldn’t be so great for roman if his patrons saw me hauled off in cuffs, you know?

Rafe: Yeah. Yeah, fine. Nancy, I’m gonna need the bracelet.

Nancy: This–this just–ah, this just can’t be happening!

Clyde: I am really sorry i got you mixed up in this thing, but I swear to you, I did not kill abigail.

Nancy: Oh, of course not, but tell me what I can do.

Clyde: Oh, don’t you worry about a thing. I’m gonna have this taken care of in no time.

Nancy: Okay, but call me if you need me.

Clyde: Thank you, sweetheart. I will.

[Tense music]

Limu emu

Evan: Jan should’ve been here by now. Where the hell is she?

Shawn: I have to show you these pictures that I just too– jan? Where’d she go?

[Device chirping]

[Tense music]

Damn it.

Jan: Mommy has exciting news, shawn christian. We’re going on an adventure far, far away from salem.

Ciara: I can’t believe this is our last night in salem.

Ben: I know. That’s why I figured we’d go with the chinese, because who knows when we’re gonna be able to get general tso’s again?

Ciara: Mm. Ben, are we crazy for doing this? Picking up our entire life and, like, leaving with a newborn?

Ben: This is what you wanted to do, right?

Ciara: Yeah, no. This is what I wanted. But, like, what if we’re just being way too impulsive, and this is gonna end up to be a really bad decision?

Ben: Hmm. Um, there’s only one way to find out.

Both: Oh!

Ben: [Laughs] Oh.

Ciara: Open it. What does it say?

Ben: Tomorrow, the adventure of a lifetime begins.

Ciara: Huh. Well, I guess I can’t really argue with that one.

Ben: Hmm.

Will: It really is crazy that ben and I are friends.

Marlena: Well, your friendship is a testament to how people can change.

Will: Yeah. Well, not all people. I ran into leo stark earlier.

Marlena: Yeah? Did you two have words?

Will: It wasn’t too bad, but, um, I get a distinct feeling he’s up to something.

Both: Oh!

Nancy: Get out of my way!

Leo: Whoa, what’s the rush, nance? Gabi chic having a sale on cheap wigs?

Nancy: No, you little creep! My boyfriend just got arrested!

Rafe: I’ll be back to take your statement.

Clyde: Yeah, looking forward to it.

Rafe: [Sighs]

Chad: Rafe, I got your, uh, I got your call. Is this about abby’s case?

Rafe: Yeah, good news. I think we got our first real break.

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Marlena: Nancy? Are you all right?

Nancy: Oh, yeah. It was a beautiful funeral, wasn’t it? You must just think I’m so silly falling apart like this.

Marlena: Not at all.

Nancy: I, um… I just keep thinking about my girls, chloe and joy, and how much we owe abigail. And now I’m never gonna be able to tell her how grateful I am.

Julie: Thank you for bringing us home, rafe.

Rafe: It was my pleasure.

Julie: Though I still feel guilty about leaving the wake so early–especially since we were hosting it.

Doug: Everyone will understand, honey. Although, I don’t think it was necessary to have two escorts home.

Ciara: Well, I wanted to see you guys home. Also, I wanted a moment to talk alone with the three of you. I have some news to share.

Julie: Ciara, darling, I can’t stand any more bad news today.

Doug: We don’t know that it’s gonna be bad news, honey.

Ciara: No, no, it’s not bad news–at least ben and I don’t think so. We’re leaving salem.

Julie: What?

Jan: How was abigail’s funeral? I’m so sorry you had to be there all alone. You know I would’ve been there with you if I could’ve.

Shawn: I wasn’t alone, jan. I was with my family. But I did just get some good news–I ran into dr. Goldfarb out in the hallway and he said little shawn has gained weight. Two ounces. And he’s been doing really well maintaining his body temperature and his oxygen levels. So that means we get to hold him.

Jan: Shawn, that’s the best news ever! Oh!

Orpheus: I didn’t mean to startle you, son. Still giving me the silent treatment, huh? I see. Okay, well… in that case, I’ll take my cards back.

Evan: I don’t care about your stupid cards.

Orpheus: Gotcha.

Evan: You’re unbelievable, you know that? This whole time you knew i was having a kid with jan spears and you kept that from me. What the hell would make you think I’d want to talk to you?

Orpheus: I’ve already explained it to you, son. It’s for your own good. I need something from, uh… from jan. And once I get it, we’ll be out of here. So, sue me. I was afraid that if you knew that she was having your kid you’d get too emotional and you wouldn’t be able to keep your mouth shut and play the game.

Evan: This isn’t a game. Zoe took my son, my first son, to the other side of the world. Something else you kept from me! And, yeah, you’re right, if i can’t be with david, I’d like to be a father to my other son. Because that’s what fathers are supposed to do, dad– take care of their sons!

Orpheus: And you will. And I’ll help you. Which I have, by not telling you. You’re welcome. Look. Now that, uh…now that the baby’s born, we don’t need jan spears. We just need to get something from her. One little thing. And, boy, let me tell you, once we get it…

[Shuffling cards] It’s gonna rock people’s worlds.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Ciara: Well, I was kind of hoping you guys would be happy for us.

Julie: Happy that you’re leaving salem?

Rafe: Yeah, and since when do you have a boat?

Ciara: Well, since mom just gave us one. And, yeah, and I was telling ben all about how mom and dad used to sail the world with shawn and how shawn and belle did the same thing with claire when she was a little girl. It’s kind of a family tradition at this point. And, I don’t know, we just thought we would keep the tradition going. I mean, you guys spent half your lives cruising around the world. You know exactly what I’m talking about. I mean, I’m pretty sure you’re the ones who started it.

Julie: No. No, we did not start it. Your father started it. He was in the merchant marines, he had a wanderlust. We’re from salem. We’ll always come back to salem.

Ciara: And so will we, grandma julie. I promise.

Clyde: So you’re just gonna take my baby grandson and sail away?

Ben: Dad, I know this is kind of out of the blue, but ciara and I really want to do this. And you’re upset.

Clyde: Well, how am i supposed to feel?

Ben: I know you’re just getting to know the baby and all, but–

Clyde: Well, that’s not the only reason I’m upset.

Evan: But you’re still not going to tell me what info jan has or what you’re planning to do with it?

Orpheus: Okay. But this stays between us. You got it? I mean it.

Evan: Yeah, of course.

Orpheus: Okay, sit down. Jan’s sidled up close to shawn, right? She’s gonna get the password– she’s gonna get the password to the salem pd mainframe and give it to me.

Evan: What does that get you?

Orpheus: Once my guys get into the system, we’ll have access to everything. The whole shebang. The da’s office, the mayor. I’ll be able to get my hands on files that not even the commish and detective brady himself can touch.

Evan: Well, tell me, what’s in the files?

Orpheus: Best you don’t know the details.

Evan: Here we go again.

Orpheus: All you need to know, boy, is that once I get what I need, we’ll both be out of here and you’ll be where you want to be. Where you ought to be. With your son.

Jan: Shawn, I’ve been dreaming of this moment since i first found out I was pregnant. Our son.

Nurse: Are you ready to hold him?

Jan: Are you kidding me? Oh. Hello. Hello, little shawn. I’m your– it’s me, mommy. Do you see how he’s looking at me? We can’t keep our eyes off each other. Ohh… and look, look, little one, daddy’s right here too. And daddy and mommy love you so much.

Shawn: Yeah, we do. As sensodyne scientists

Ciara: We are planning on taking the same route my parents did. First down the salem river, chicago, then up the st. Lawrence seaway. Yeah, and then ultimately out into the wide open sea, nothing but sky and the water. And our first stop is mom. She absolutely cannot wait to meet little bo.

Julie: Perhaps you could interest her in paying us a visit? Maybe on some less exotic form of transport? Perhaps a first-class airline ticket?

Ciara: Well, maybe she will come back with us.

Doug: Hear, hear.

Julie: I suppose we have plenty of time to be together as you’re planning for this great endeavor. When are you going to leave?

Ciara: Uh…tomorrow.

Julie: Tomorrow?

Doug: What’s the rush?

Ciara: Will, little bo is at his most portable form right now, and the older he gets, the harder it’ll be to do this and we’re afraid that if we put it off we’ll never be able to get to do it. The way that ben and I see it, we’re at a crossroads right now. Either I get back to work and we put little bo in a daycare or we set sail for a grand adventure.

Doug: Well, I do love a grand adventure.

Rafe: Yeah, it sounds like you got it all figured out.

Ciara: Yeah, well, there is one loose end we have to tie up.

Clyde: Well, I hate to put a damper on your excitement, but I think you’re forgetting something.

Ben: What’s that?

Clyde: Me. You know it’s a condition of my parole that I live with you. So while you’re sailing off into the sunset, they’ll be hauling my butt back to statesville.

Ben: Dad. Ciara and I did not forget about you, okay?

Clyde: You didn’t exactly welcome me with open arms to begin with, and ciara’s been counting the days till she’s rid of me, I know that.

Ben: Ciara and I made a promise to take care of you. And we will.

Clyde: You gonna take me with you? I don’t know how the man might feel about that, though, technically, I suppose, I would be living on some houseboat or something with you. But what will I say to my new girlfriend?

Marlena: Why do you want to thank abigail?

Nancy: Abigail and chad interrupted craig and leo’s wedding. They helped save craig from marrying that money-grubbing, slimy bigamist.

Marlena: Yes, that’s right.

Nancy: I, um, I also want to thank you, marlena, for all the help you’ve given me in our therapy sessions.

Marlena: Well, you’ve worked hard–I think you made a lot of progress.

Nancy: Thank you. I also have something else that’s helped me accept what happened between craig and me.

Marlena: What is that?

Nancy: I have a new boyfriend.

Marlena: Oh! I’m– I’m glad, I– I guess i thought that might’ve come up in our therapy sessions.

Nancy: Truthfully, I thought maybe you would judge him. I mean, he’s a wonderful person. He’s kind, he’s family-oriented, he’s employed. But he, um, just got out of prison recently. His name is clyde.

Marlena: Clyde weston?

Nancy: I-I see you know he’s an ex-con.

Marlena: I do.

Nancy: But marlena, isn’t prison about redemption? I mean, just because you did something wrong in the past doesn’t mean that you’re condemned to be a bad person for the rest of your life, right?

Orpheus: Jan’s going to be heading back to the big house soon… and when she does, you’ll be the only parent that little boy has.

Evan: Assuming good ol’ reliable jan comes through for you. You know that she’s living with a police detective. How do you plan on getting in touch with her without shawn brady knowing and bring down the hammer?

Orpheus: You’re forgetting your father’s A… what’d they say? Criminal mastermind. Yeah. I like that. That’s got a nice ring to it. I mailed jan a burner phone disguised as junk mail. And now I’m gonna signal her to get herself alone and wait for my call.

Jan: Oh my goodness, he’s got my finger. What a grip. Ohh… look at these little hands. His little fingernails. His skin is so soft. Shawn, he’s just–he’s perfect. He’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Our little miracle. And I know I told julie that he looks just like me, but really, he looks just like you.

Shawn: I’m not sure I see it.

Jan: Well he’s, you know, he’s a preemie, so he looks a little bit like an alien right now, but a little preemie alien version of you. And soon he’ll be a big, healthy, strong version. You’ll see. Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Marlena: Clyde is working very hard to turn his life around.

Nancy: Oh, he is. I’m so glad that you see it. He really, really is. And, well, roman says that he is the best cook the pub has had since caroline brady. And you know that’s high praise. I just know you do. And, well, marlena, I haven’t had this much fun since… well, never. And…

Marlena: I’m happy for you.

Nancy: Thank you. And I…I know that if his son, who was the necktie killer, can be reformed and accepted, well, then anyone can.

Ben: So you and nancy are getting pretty serious, huh?

Clyde: Well, uh, let’s just say I wouldn’t want to up and leave at this juncture.

Ben: Well, that’s good to hear, pop. Because I’m sorry… you can’t leave. You’ve been working really hard trying to prove yourself, and I’m proud of you. I wouldn’t want to see you violate your parole, dad. You come with us, that would easily be misconstrued as you skipping town.

Clyde: [Sighs] So what’s the alternative? I need you here, but you’re leaving. I can’t skip town with you guys. So what do you got?

Ben: You don’t necessarily need me here. You need a responsible party to vouch for you.

Clyde: Ha ha ha. We both know how popular I am in salem, right?

Ben: Why don’t you just live here?

Julie: But what happens if roman does not agree to let clyde stay at the pub?

Doug: Julie, if you’re thinking of lobbying roman to torpedo ben and ciara’s plans, I don’t–

Julie: Torpedo? Me? Torpedo?

Ciara: I don’t think that uncle roman will say no, and if clyde doesn’t like the idea–

Rafe: Well, I can think of one place that will welcome clyde back with open arms. They even offer three hots and a cot.

Ciara: Rafe.

Julie: Talking about prison.

Doug: Oh, thanks a lot.

Ciara: I actually don’t think it’ll come to that.

Rafe: Just trying to help.

Ciara: Ben really loves his dad, and he would do anything to help him, but we agreed that our own family comes first.

Doug: As well it should.

Julie: Well, all family is important. I mean, I’m just saying.

[Laughing]

Doug: Ciara, we understand being young and in love and wanting to see the world. It’ll be a magical time for the two of you. Now the three of you. But while you’re out there conquering the world, we’re gonna be back here missing you terribly.

Julie: Counting the days till you come home.

Doug: Yes.

Ciara: [Sighs] I love you both. Thank you so much for understanding.

Doug: [Murmuring]

Ciara: [Murmurs response]

Julie: Understanding. Yeah, well, I wouldn’t exactly say I’m understanding, but I’m not gonna try to talk you out of this because you’re your mother’s daughter, and you’re both stubborn.

Ciara: Yes, we are.

[Sniffles]

Rafe: And I’m gonna expect frequent updates on my godson.

Ciara: Oh, you’ll absolutely be getting them because the boat has wi-fi, so expect a constant bombardment of pictures and videos.

Rafe: You better send ’em. I’m telling you, okay?

Ciara: I will, I promise.

Rafe: Okay, good. We got it cleared up.

Ciara: Yeah. Also, there’s one more thing. I kind of wanted to have bo’s christening before we left. I know it’s short notice and you have a lot on your plate–

Rafe: No, no, listen, when it comes to baby bo, my schedule is wide open. Any time works.

Ciara: Thank you, rafe.

Rafe: Yeah.

Ciara: Oh, you have always been there for us.

Rafe: And I always will.

Ciara: And that is why you are the godfather.

Rafe: And for that, I… I’m honored. I’m so honored. I love you.

Ciara: Love you. Oh, my god, and now I have to go tell shawn. I have to tell him about our plans. Wish me luck.

Jan: I think shawn christian is going to look just like you. His chin, his fingers.

Shawn: Ha. His fingers?

Jan: Yes, they’re so long. Which is why he’s gonna be a concert pianist. And we will be so proud. But we’ll be so proud of our little guy no matter what, right? Oh…shawn.

Shawn: What? What is it?

Jan: I’m so happy that our son is getting healthier and that he’s going to be leaving the hospital, but… when that happens…shawn, i don’t want to go back to prison.

[Phone rings] Who is it?

Shawn: It’s statesville. Detective brady. Yeah, I’ll accept the call.

Evan: Detective brady? It’s evan frears.

Shawn: Evan? I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Clyde: You want me to live here? In the pub?

Ben: Why not? Maybe you could roll out a little sleeping bag behind the bar, make a little fort out of table cloths? You and nancy, huh? It could be kind of fun. You know there are rooms upstairs, right?

Clyde: Yeah. Also, that’s where roman lives, with his girlfriend, who happens to be my ex. And what makes you think roman will ever agree to such a thing in the first place?

Ben: Ciara’s gonna talk to him. She’ll set it all up. And as far as kate goes, you’re a spoken-for man now, anyway, right?

Marlena: You know, you’re right. Ben has worked very hard to overcome his illness and get his life back on track.

Nancy: And so has clyde.

Marlena: Mm. H– how serious are the two of you?

Nancy: Well, we really haven’t put a label on it. Oh, but… marlena, he did give me this beautiful bracelet. Oh. I didn’t want to wear it to the funeral because it was too flashy, but… I could put it back on now. Marlena… I, um, I can’t go back in there. That’s all right, isn’t it? I mean, you can tell abigail’s family that I’m so sorry.

Marlena: Sure. I can do that. Nancy, it’s a beautiful bracelet.

Nancy: It is, isn’t it? Oh, I am one lucky lady.

Shawn: What the hell do you want, evan?

Jan: Hang up! He’s a maniac!

Evan: I know this might be inappropriate, but I just didn’t know how else to go about it.

Shawn: Spit it out or I’m hanging up.

Evan: I wanted to apologize for what I did to your sister and your nephew. I feel awful. I wasn’t in my right state of mind.

Shawn: Oh, because the devil made you do it?

Evan: I’m sorry.

Shawn: You’re sorry? Oh, that’s all you have to say?

Evan: I guess I’m just… I’m just looking for some sort of redemption.

Shawn: Yeah, well, find it someplace else and lose my my number, okay?

Jan: Shawn, what did he say?

Shawn: Look, he– he wanted to apologize for what he did to ciara and bo.

Jan: That’s it? He said he was sorry?

Shawn: I don’t– I don’t know what his deal is, but he…he said he was looking for redemption.

Jan: Did you say redemption?

Orpheus: You’re gonna have to find a way to–

Jan: I’ve been around the block a couple times, all right? If I said I can get it, I’ll get it.

Orpheus: Good, jan. That’s good. I’m gonna… I’m gonna mail you a burner phone. Find a safe place to hide it. And then I’m gonna signal you with a word, a magic word. When you hear the word, you have five minutes to get the phone, get yourself alone, and wait for my call.

Jan: So? What’s the magic word?

Orpheus: “Remption.”

Jan: [Sighs] I don’t know why evan frears thinks he deserves redemption.

Shawn: Listen, can we not talk about evan? Is that okay? All right.

Jan: Yeah.

Shawn: Come on.

Jan: I’m actually starving. Nursing will do that to you. So, do you mind if you can once again save me from the slop in this place and get me a chili cheeseburger from buddy’s?

Shawn: Yes, okay, yeah, I’ll, uh, I’ll be right back, all right?

Jan: Oh, god, come on. Come on! God. Oh. What did orpheus tell evan? Oh, you’re going to ruin everything. I didn’t win the lawsuit, but everybody knows I wrote that song.

Julie: I just can’t believe this. Ciara is leaving town too? I mean, after losing eli and lani and the twins and abigail?

Doug: Well, ciara now is a grown woman, honey. With a family of her own. She has her whole life ahead to settle down. Which she will, eventually. In the meantime, you got me, baby, you got me.

Julie: Oh, of course. Thank god I do.

Doug: Rafe, we won’t keep you any longer. We know you have a lot on your plate.

Rafe: Thank you. Yes, I do.

Julie: Speaking of that, could you tell us has there been any progress in this search to find out who killed abigail?

Rafe: Well, uh, all we know so far is that the killer was able to get into abigail’s bedroom, despite the dimeras’ tight security. There were no signs of forced entry. And, um, we don’t know how the perpetrator got on or off the grounds, and there was no weapon left behind. The only solid clue that we do have is of the jewelry and the money that was stolen. Now, fortunately, chad took pictures of the jewelry, which was quite distinctive. So, we find the jewelry, and we’ll be able to find the killer or person that will lead us to them.

Nancy: Oh. Hello, ben.

Ben: Oh, hey.

Nancy: It’s so nice to see you again.

Ben: Hey, nancy, nice to see you too.

Nancy: Oh.

Ben: Well, I actually have some errands I need to run. Should probably get going. But I just wanted to make sure that you’re okay with all this, dad.

Clyde: Yeah, yeah, it sounds like a hell of an adventure. I’m happy for you. But I’m not gonna lie to you. I’M…gonna miss you and the little one something fierce.

Ben: We’re gonna miss you, too, pop. I know, uh… we spent more time apart than together over the years, and the times that we did have together weren’t always the best…but we’ll be back. And you and I are gonna pick up right where we left off.

Clyde: I’m gonna hold you to that.

Ben: Bye, nancy.

Nancy: Bye. Clyde, what was that all about?

[Phone rings]

Jan: [Gasps] Oh, god. Hello? Yes, I’ll accept the call. I thought you were gonna call me and give me the magic word.

Orpheus: Hello to you too, jan.

Jan: What the hell did you tell evan? Why are you even talking to him anyway? He’s not supposed to know anything about the baby being his–you promised me.

Orpheus: Calm down, jan. He doesn’t know a thing. He’s just a means to an end. I used him to call shawn because he had a plausible reason to call him. And don’t worry about the paternity of shawn christian. It’s a well-kept secret.

Jan: How do you know my baby’s name?

Orpheus: I know all, jan. So don’t cross me. Because I’ll know that too. I kept my end of the bargain. So, did you get shawn’s password to salem pd?

Jan: Yeah. I have it. I have it memorized. And I know things too. So don’t cross me either.

Orpheus: Noted. Let’s have it.

Jan: Okay, ready? It’s lower case x, 92, f as in frank– wait a minute–maybe it’s upper case x, lower case F.

Orpheus: I thought you said you knew things, jan.

Jan: Yeah, just hold on a sec–you’re making me nervous. Um… okay, I got it, I got it. It’s x, 92, f, 5, smiley face emoji, 29.

Orpheus: Smiley face emoji?

Jan: Yeah. You know, the little sideways smiley face?

Orpheus: You mean a colon and a closed parenthesis?

Jan: Yeah. That. The curvy one at the end, not the curvy one at the beginning.

Orpheus: You’re sure? The smiley face isn’t winking, is it, jan?

Jan: I’m positive. No winks.

Orpheus: Okay. Pleasure doing business with you. Time to get to work. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Nancy: So, out of nowhere, your son decides he’s going to be captain ahab, and he didn’t even consult with you first or officially set up a workable situation for you?

Clyde: He said that ciara would talk to roman.

Nancy: When?

Clyde: They wanted to tell their nearest and dearest first.

Nancy: Okay, so…what if– what if roman decides he doesn’t want to take responsibility for you?

Clyde: I guess it’s back to the slammer for me.

Nancy: Oh, no it’s not! Um…if it turns out that you can’t stay here at the pub, then…

Clyde: What?

Nancy: Maybe you can move in with me?

Marlena: Ben. What a nice surprise. Come in. And hello, little bo.

Ben: Yeah. Fast asleep, as you can see.

Marlena: Hmm. What a shame you couldn’t get a cute baby.

Ben: Oh, thank you. I’m glad you’re home. I know today’s been, uh…

Marlena: A rough one for everybody. I can’t even imagine what abigail’s family is going through, it… can’t be easy for you either.

Ben: I just felt it’d be inappropriate for me to attend the funeral. Can’t help feeling somehow selfish for wanting to grieve her.

Marlena: Of course you would grieve her. Why would that be selfish? Ben, you are such a good and kind man. Believe that, all right? And if I can do anything at all to help, please let me know.

Ben: Thank you. Dr. Evans, that’s actually what I wanted to come talk to you about. Do you offer any type of, um… virtual therapy?

[Elevator bell dings]

Shawn: Oh, hey, sis. What are you doing here?

Ciara: Well, I came to see you.

Shawn: Uh, why? I mean, I just saw you an hour ago.

Ciara: Yeah, well, abigail’s funeral didn’t really seem like the place to tell you.

Shawn: Tell me what?

Evan: So you got what you needed from jan?

Orpheus: Oh, I think so. She knows there’ll be hell to pay if she screwed this up.

Evan: So when you hack into the mainframe or whatever, how long will it be until I see my baby?

Orpheus: In a couple weeks. Months, max.

Evan: Months?

Orpheus: We’re playing the long game, son. 3d chess takes time. I’ll get my guys on it right away. Be patient, my boy.

Evan: [Sighs] I don’t think I can do that.

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ulcerative colitis persists…

Evan: Weeks? Months? He can’t expect me to wait that long to see my son, no way. Where the hell did he put that number? Yes!

[Dark music]

[Line rings]

[Phone rings]

Jan: Hello? Yes, I’ll accept the call. Orpheus, I told you, sideways smiley face, no winks. I’m sure that’s right.

Evan: This isn’t orpheus. It’s evan.

Jan: Evan?

Evan: You remember. Your old friend from prison.

Jan: What do you want?

Evan: I want my baby.

Ciara: Please don’t be mad.

Shawn: Look, I’m not mad, all right? I mean, how could i be mad when I did the exact same thing with belle and claire? And you know what? I don’t regret a single second of it–some of the best times of our life were on the “fancy face iv.”

Ciara: Look, I know you’re going through a lot right now, and trust me, I want to be there for you more than anything, but I– I’m just a video call away. You know that, right?

Shawn: You know what? I’m gonna take you up on that, so watch out.

Ciara: Good. You better. And please come see us off tomorrow. And I promise, watch, I’ll be back before you know it–we’re not gonna spend nearly as much time as you guys did out there. I’m very looking forward to watching baby bo and baby shawn grow up together side-by-side. But in the meantime, I’m really gonna miss you.

Shawn: Not as much as I’m gonna miss you.

Doug: Somehow, I know everything is gonna turn out all right, my darling.

Julie: I just can’t get over so many goodbyes.

Doug: Yes. Eli and lani and jules and carver, and now ciara and ben and little bo. But, honey, they’ll all be coming back.

Julie: Abigail won’t come back. I know I should be grateful. I know I should be counting my blessings for all the years I’ve been here, for all the time with my family, for all the time with you. But I can’t help but think that chad will never have those years with abigail.

Doug: Well, that’s another reason I’m here. I’ll be counting the blessings for both of us. And top of my list is you. I love you. I love you so much, my darling… julie olson williams banning anderson.

[Both laughing]

Julie: I love you, doug. You are the captain of my heart.

Clyde: You want me to move in with you?

Nancy: Oh, that was kind of forward of me, wasn’t it? I mean, we’ve just been seeing each other for a short time and all, and then… why don’t we just forget i mentioned it?

Clyde: No, no, no, it’s very kind of you, I just– I’m a little surprised, is all. You’ve just come through a really difficult divorce.

Nancy: Well, these are extenuating circumstances. I mean, clyde, if things don’t work out with roman, then, well, maybe you’d consider me your backup plan?

Clyde: [Chuckles] Nancy, I would be honored to have you as my backup plan.

[Nancy giggles]

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Jack: [Sighs]

Steve: Jack, I thought we were meeting you at the church.

Jack: [Sighs] Yeah, yeah, I just–I had to get out of the house.

Steve: What happened?

Jack: Gwen called and offered her condolences, and jj… jj didn’t react well.

Kayla: What did he do?

Jack: I don’t really wanna go into it. I wanna talk about abigail.

Kayla: That’s what we’re here for.

Jack: Good, all right, so where are you at? Well, come on. Come on, I’m ready to hear it. Tell me what your latest thinking is.

Steve: Jack…

Jack: Please, steve, talk to me. Tell me who killed my daughter.

Anna: Ej, you were here the night that abigail was attacked. Did you see anyone skulking around, perhaps a british brunette with a very large chip on her shoulder?

Ej: [Clears throat] I, um– no, I was out most of the evening. Shortly after I got back, I heard chad screaming for help and found him holding abigail as she was slipping away.

Anna: Oh, that poor man. I can’t even imagine how awful that must’ve been, walking into his room, finding his wife bleeding to death on their very own bed. I was taking my antidepressant daily,

Lucas: Why would your mother’s kidnapping have anything to do with abigail’s murder?

Will: Because she reached out to me.

Lucas: Who did?

Will: Abigail. She was doing an investigative piece for “the spectator” and asked if we could compare notes.

Lucas: But why would she think you’d know anything?

Will: Because my mom was the victim, and since I’m a reporter too, she probably figured that I’d wanna find out the truth.

Lucas: Wait, so I still don’t get the connection between the murder and the kidnapping.

Will: Abigail called me the night before she died.

Lucas: So?

Will: So I’m sure I’m not the only person that she called. What if someone she tried to tap as a source wasn’t happy that she was looking into this?

Lucas: I guess they wouldn’t talk to her.

Will: And what if word got out to someone directly involved in mom’s kidnapping?

Lucas: I still don’t know where you’re going with this.

Will: Dad, whoever kidnapped mom obviously had a very personal reason to wanna shut abigail down. What if they did? What if they were so desperate to keep her from finding out the truth and putting it out there that they killed her?

Jack: You must have a lead, a suspect, something.

Steve: I’m sorry, jack. Nothing yet. You told me that you were gonna lend your expertise to the police, use your extensive experience as a pi to help them solve this case.

Steve: I am.

Jack: Really? Well, it looks like you’re just sitting here casually just drinking coffee while the rest of us are out there trying to actually find the animal who killed my daughter! Steve, I–you know, I’ve–

Steve: It’s okay. Hey, it’s okay.

Jack: I just–I need something, please. Give me something, something, anything, please.

Kayla: You know, I read that some jewelry was taken from abigail’s bedroom. I mean, don’t they think that maybe it could’ve been a robbery?

Steve: Well, rafe is trying to track down what was taken and see if that leads anywhere.

Jack: But you don’t think it will.

Steve: I think the jewelry is significant, but my instincts are telling me that robbery was not the motive.

Jack: Why not?

Steve: Because nothing else of value was taken from the house, and–

Jack: And? And what?

Steve: Never mind.

Jack: Oh, please, please, no. Steve, you got to tell me. Please?

Steve: The way she was attacked, it seems personal.

Kayla: You think that the person who did this knew her?

Steve: That is what the knife suggests to me.

Kayla: [Sighs]

Steve: It wasn’t random or circumstantial. I think she was targeted.

Jack: Why? If abigail wasn’t killed because she walked in on a robbery, then why? What reason would someone have to want to hurt her?

Ej: [Sighs]

Tony: [Sighs] I’m so sorry about abigail.

[Sighs]

Anna: Mm.

[Sobs] I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry for what I said just now.

Chad: Ah, it’s fine–

Anna: No, it’s not. It was really insensitive. But I didn’t realize you were standing right there.

[Sniffles] How are thomas and charlotte doing?

Chad: They seem okay. I have a number for a therapist if they need to talk to someone. They’re at john and marlena’s right now, getting ready for the funeral.

Tony: They’re coming?

Chad: Yeah. Marlena thinks that it’ll be a good idea mainly because they’re… they’re having a hard time accepting the fact that their mom’s gone. So, um… you know, it’ll just–marlena thinks that it’ll help with the grieving process for them to be able to say goodbye.

Jj: Damn, I sh–I shouldn’t have said that about gwen.

Jennifer: Oh, no, jj, it’s okay. Emotions are running very high right now–

Jj: Which is why I should’ve kept my mouth shut. I didn’t mean to upset dad.

Jennifer: I know, I know, I know.

Jj: It’s just, she called. It set me off. She was horrible to abigail.

Jennifer: Yes, she was.

Jj: Well, at least she’s in a cell now.

Jennifer: Yes, and that is absolutely where she deserves to be. But it makes your father very sad because he really wanted abigail and gwen to make peace so he could have both his daughters in his life, and now…

Jj: He still has me. You both do.

Jennifer: I know. Of course we do, and thank god for that. Anyway, after gwen’s wedding went all to hell, I told your father that I would support whatever he decided he wanted his relationship with gwen to be, but that I would never trust her again.

Jj: And you still feel that way?

Jennifer: Well, yes. I would support your father no matter what.

Jj: I swear, mom, you are a saint.

Jennifer: Oh, no.

[Chuckles] Hardly. But I do try to put myself in your dad’s shoes, and he loves gwen, and when you’re a parent, nothing your child does will ever make you stop loving them.

Jj: I’ve come close a couple times.

Jennifer: Oh, no, no, no, no. Parents may feel anger or disappointment, but that doesn’t change the love. That is forever. When your child is born, they take a piece of your heart. Everything that they feel– pain, joy, love– you feel that right along with them… and when you lose your child, you lose that piece of your heart.

[Crying]

[Dramatic music]

Limu emu

Kate: Jack, I’m so sorry about abigail.

Jack: Thank you, thank you.

Kate: You know that chad is like a son to me, and abigail made him so happy. She was a loving mother and such a loving wife. She’s a wonderful person. I admired her. My condolences to both of you as well.

Steve: Thanks.

Kayla: Thanks, kate.

Kate: So I just couldn’t help overhearing, as I was walking up, you are investigating what happened?

Steve: Well, not officially, just helping out.

Kate: Mm-hmm. Your brother or the police?

Steve: Both.

Kayla: Steve, and roman, and all of us are determined to find out who did this and get justice for abigail.

Kate: Of course. I’m just a little surprised that you’re discussing it today.

Steve: Well, everyone is anxious to get answers. I’m sure you understand, given what you’re going through with your son, with philip.

Kate: Yes–well, yes, but I guess I just assumed that you would be focusing on celebrating abigail’s life, honoring what she meant to all of us, being grateful for all of the people who understand what a tremendous loss it is, and sharing in our grief.

Jack: You’re right. I should be going. I’ll see you all at the service.

Kayla: We’ll see you there.

Lucas: If you think the kidnapper and the murderer are the same person, that means ej killed abigail.

Will: Wasn’t ej’s conviction overturned?

Lucas: Doesn’t mean he’s innocent.

Will: Didn’t the devil plant evidence on his computer?

Lucas: Listen, he framed an already guilty man, okay? This whole thing points at ej. It does; he’s ruthless, he’s heartless. He wanted your mother to pay.

Will: I know you hate him, but do you really think ej would stab abigail to death? Abigail was his family.

Lucas: You’re right. You’re right, okay? Maybe that’s a little bit too far, even for him, even if he was in a dark place, and his back was against the wall.

[Sighs] You know what? We should get to the church. Why don’t I give you a lift?

Will: No, I’m, uh, I’m meeting sonny. I’ll see you over there.

Lucas: You sure?

Will: Yeah.

Lucas: Okay. I love you.

Will: Love you.

Lucas: Hey, listen, about your theory about ej, son, I wouldn’t tell chad about this.

Will: Dad, the man’s about to bury his wife. Do you really think I would just tell him that maybe his brother was the one who killed her?

[Dramatic music]

Chad: Will’s in town, so he and sonny drove me over here so I could get dressed for the funeral.

Ej: We have a little time, so why don’t you visit with tony and anna, then I’ll have harold press your suit.

Chad: I’m sure that it’s fine.

Ej: I was gonna have him freshen up some of my wardrobe anyway, so why don’t I get him to bring your suit to my room, and–

Chad: Stop, all right? I know what you’re doing, and I appreciate it, but I have to go in the room at some point.

Anna: But it doesn’t have to be today.

Chad: I’ll be all right. I can do it.

We really had our hands full with our two-year-old.

Kayla: I don’t know why I agreed to do this. I should’ve told jack to find somebody else–find somebody who can write.

Steve: [Sighs] Baby, you’re overthinking it.

Kayla: No, I don’t want to disappoint anybody.

[Sighs] Especially abigail, not the way I disappointed her that night.

Steve: Sweetness, please.

Kayla: I know that I did everything in my power to save her. But I couldn’t! I mean, the least I could do is let everybody know how much she means to me. I just don’t know how.

[Chuckles] What are you doing?

Steve: Telling you how much you mean to me. You understood that, right?

Kayla: You said you loved me.

Steve: I didn’t say anything. But I did speak from my heart. I expressed myself. That’s all you need to do. Nobody knows how to do that better than you.

Jack: Where’s your mother?

Jj: She’s upstairs trying to find the necklace abigail gave her.

Jack: I should help her find that.

Jj: Hey, dad, I’m sorry about what I said before. I shouldn’t have blown up like that, especially today.

Jack: I shouldn’t have stormed out.

Jj: Well, you’re angry. I’m angry too.

Jack: You are certainly entitled to your feelings about gwen after everything that she did to this family.

Jj: I’m not angry about gwen. I’m angry about abigail.

[Sniffles] Why did this happen?

Jack: I don’t know.

Jj: I miss her. I miss her.

Jack: Me too, son. Me too.

Anna: Jennifer wrote such a lovely tribute to abigail.

Ej: Mm, she really did.

Tony: But how sad for a mother to have to write her own daughter’s obituary.

Anna: Oh. It’s an unimaginable loss, mostly, of course, for abigail’s immediate family, but for all of us really. I honestly don’t know how we’re all supposed to go on without her.

[Soft music]

My asthma felt anything but normal.

Steve: All done?

Kayla: I think so. Thank you. You really helped me.

Steve: Good, I’m glad.

Kayla: You know, when you signed to me, I realized that I was limiting myself, thinking there was only one way to express my feelings about abigail. But that’s not true. There are words that I can use that say how much I love her without writing a eulogy.

Steve: What do you mean?

Kayla: I have been a part of so many ceremonies where somebody read something beautiful, and moving, and so suited to the occasion, but they didn’t write it themselves.

Steve: You mean like a song?

Kayla: Or maybe a poem. I remember abigail telling me that she loved E.E. Cummings. So I thought who better to help me express how much I loved her. You wanna hear it?

Steve: Yeah.

Kayla: “I carry your heart with me. I carry it in my heart. I am never without it. Anywhere I go, you go, my dear, and whatever is done by only me, is your doing, my darling.”

Jennifer: [Crying]

[Sighs]

[Soft music]

Kayla: “I fear no fate…” “for you are my fate, my sweet.”

“I want no world, for beautiful you are my world, my true… and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you.”

Tony: [Sighs]

Kayla: “Here is the deepest secret nobody knows. Here is the root of the root, and the bud of the bud, and the sky of the sky of a tree called life, which grows higher than a soul can hope or a mind can hide, and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart. I carry your heart.”

“I carry it in my heart.”

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[Dramatic music]

Paulina: How are you doing, baby?

Lani: I’m holding on. Justin told me how you put the screws to trask to get this plea deal. Thank you.

Paulina: No need to ever thank me. I spent 30 years pretending you weren’t my daughter. No way I’m letting trask or anybody else take my baby away from me.

Julie: Eli, it’s time. I’m gonna dress jules and carver right now.

Eli: Okay.

Julie: Sweetheart, statesville is just a short drive away, and you and I, and all the people that love her are gonna take the twins to visit lani every chance we get.

Eli: Yeah.

[Doorbell rings] Hey.

Rafe: Hey, man. Yeah, listen, I’m sorry to do this, but about lani’s deal, there’s a problem.

[Quiet dramatic music]

Kristen: [Sighs]

Guard: Dimera, you have a visitor.

Kristen: A visitor? Who is it?

[Dramatic music]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Eli: Don’t tell me trask is backing out of the deal. She just signed off on it a few hours ago.

Rafe: Lani’s problem isn’t with trask or with the deal.

Eli: What’s going on?

Rafe: The problem is with the prisoner we already have in custody.

Kristen: I am surprised to see you.

Brady: Well, you used your only phone call to reach out to me, didn’t you?

Kristen: I was hoping you’d bring rachel to visit me.

Brady: Well, I didn’T.

Kristen: Yeah, I can see that.

Brady: Just trying to protect her. As she gets older, it’s getting harder and harder to keep the truth away from her.

Kristen: And what truth is that, brady?

Brady: That her mother has done horrible things and that her mother is a criminal.

[Dramatic music]

Xander: Oh, there’s my favorite ex-wife.

Chanel: Right, your ex-wife with the big mouth. Sorry about the other day. I thought for sure sarah knew we were married.

Xander: Oh, don’t worry about it. She’s fine with it.

Chanel: Really? Like, fine-fine?

Xander: Sarah has absolutely no problem with you at all.

Chanel: Oh.

Sarah: Get the hell away from him, you bitch!

[Tense electronic music]

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Chanel: I thought you said she didn’t have a problem with me.

Xander: That’s what she told me.

Sarah: I warned you. Stay away!

Chanel: What the hell?

Xander: Sarah, what the hell are you doing?

Sarah: I’m saving you from kristen dimera. I’m saving your life!

[Dramatic music]

Kristen: So you came down here to what, insult me? You didn’t think I was suffering enough, so you came down here to remind me what a terrible person I am?

Brady: No, kristen, I came here to ask you one question. Did you frame me for what happened to philip?

Kristen: How–

Brady: And do you know if he’s dead or alive?

Kristen: Oh, my gosh.

[Laughs] How many times do I have to say it, and how many different ways? I had nothing to do with philip’s disappearance, and why do you even care?

Brady: Why do I even care? Why in the hell would you even ask me that?

Kristen: Oh… [Chuckles] Right. It’s really obvious why you care, because if philip is alive, he might just come between you and chloe.

Lani: Listen, I–I know you risked everything for me, and my confessing can put you in trouble, so I will tell them that I asked you to lie.

Paulina: Oh, here we go again. Look, like I told you, I’m going to be fine.

Lani: Yeah, but trask is not gonna let this go.

Paulina: Well, I’m not afraid of her. What I’m afraid of right now is that my daughter, instead of being proud of herself for what she did–instead of making peace with her decision, she’s worrying about her mama.

Lani: How can I not worry? I mean, ugh, what you did for me–my god, I couldn’t take it anymore. Like, you understand why I confessed?

Paulina: Yes, yes.

Lani: Don’t you?

Paulina: Yes, baby. I understand, I understand. You’ve explained it all to me. We’ve been over this–

Lani: I tried to keep quiet, and the more that I stuffed it down, the more that tr kept haunting me, and everywhere I went, I saw him, and he just kept reminding me of what I did, and I knew that it would not stop unless I did something about it.

Theo: Maybe I shouldn’t leave today.

Abe: No, mm-mm. Son, you have to live your life. Your sister understands.

Theo: You know, when we found out that lani’s not really my sister, I thought things might change.

Abe: But they haven’t, have they?

Theo: If anything, we’ve grown closer because we chose it, you know? And I know it’s the same for you.

Abe: Yeah, it is. You know, I’m blessed to have two wonderful children– you and lani. I could not love you more.

Rafe: Yeah, so it’s no secret that there’s some bad blood between your wife and vivian alamain.

Eli: So what? What does that old bat have to do with lani’s plea deal?

Rafe: Well, I just got word from one of our prison informants that vivian knows that lani is set to enter statesville.

Eli: Oh, my god.

Rafe: Yeah, and she has made it clear that lani is on her hit list. Now, vivian’s been thrown into solitary, but she’s a–you know, she’s got some dangerous allies on the inside, people who would not hesitate to hurt lani. It’s not safe for her there.

Eli: What’s the alternative?

Rafe: Well, the alternative is that she serve out her sentence at another facility.

Eli: Where?

Rafe: Right.

Eli: Rafe, these are all out of state.

Rafe: I know.

Eli: Then how are we supposed to visit? I mean, lani will go crazy if she’s not close to the kids.

Rafe: Yeah, I, uh– I don’t know man, I just– I don’t see any other way.

[Uneasy music]

Eli: Wait a minute. I think I have an idea how this will work. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

Xander: Sarah…

Sarah: What are you doing?

Xander: That–that is not kristen dimera.

Sarah: What?

Xander: It’s chanel.

Chanel: What is going on?

Sarah: Oh, my god. Chanel, I’m so sorry.

Chanel: Uh, yeah, no worries. I got someplace I need to be.

Sarah: What did I do?

Xander: Hey, it’s okay. Nobody got hurt.

Sarah: Why do I keep– I can’t believe that this is still happening. Oh, my god, xander.

[Sniffles] I can’t get away from her. I can’t get away from kristen dimera.

[Dramatic music]

Kristen: So you and chloe are together, aren’t you?

Brady: How did you know that?

Kristen: Oh, I make it my business to know what or who the father of my child is doing. What, are you gonna stand there and deny it?

Brady: No, I won’t deny it. We are a couple. We are together despite your best efforts to try to keep us apart.

Kristen: Well, it turns out I was right, wasn’t I? All that time you claimed to be in love with me, you were just angling to be with her. Here’s something you need to know, brady. I’m not giving up, not on our daughter, and not on you. Chloe may have won this battle, but I will definitely win the next.

Brady: No, no, no, this is not a war. This is not a battle, kristen. This is my life. How many people do you wanna make collateral damage by trying to insert yourself into my life and rachel’s? It’s never gonna happen. It will never happen.

[Intriguing music]

Theo: Mom’s side of the family is far from traditional. But I saw how my nonno loved kristen and peter just as much as his biological children.

Abe: Well, there’s not much I agree with stefano dimera on, but in this, he was right. Family is what you make of it.

Theo: Oh, we better get to the station so we can see lani.

Abe: Right, yeah, and uh, we need to make one stop along the way.

Lani: I watched you and dad, so happy and hopeful about your future, and I realized that I couldn’t live with this lie any longer.

Paulina: Oh, poor baby, it must’ve been eating you up.

Lani: Do you understand why I had to take responsibility for my father’s murder?

Paulina: Oh, I understand better than anyone. I know all too well what it’s like having that man haunt you.

Lani: Of course you do.

Paulina: But because of you, lani, he won’t be able to hurt anybody anymore. You saved us, and I will forever be grateful. Come on, honey. Oh… you know I’m gonna be the first in line every day when they allow visitors and on some of those days that they don’T.

Lani: [Laughs] So what, are you gonna just talk your way into the state penitentiary?

Paulina: Girl, girl, have you met me?

Lani: [Laughs]

Paulina: [Sighs]

Eli: So what do you think of my idea?

Rafe: I, um, think I hate it.

[Chuckles] But I’ll make some calls and see if I can make it happen.

Eli: Thank you.

Rafe: Yeah, buddy. You hang in there, pal, all right?

Eli: Yeah.

Rafe: It’s all gonna work out.

Eli: I hope so.

Rafe: Yeah. Talk to you soon.

Eli: Okay.

Julie: Eli, was that rafe?

Eli: Yeah, yeah, that was rafe. I was just talking to him about some stuff– just about today. Grandma, I need to talk to you. Why don’t you have a seat?

Julie: What’s wrong? Is lani okay?

Eli: Yeah, lani’s fine. Please, have a seat, grandma. So it looks like lani’s gonna have to spend her time a bit further away from home than we expected.

Julie: Oh, no, that’s terrible. Well, my heart would break in two if you and the twins had to move far away.

Eli: Well, I hope you don’t mean that, because the twins and I–we can’t be far away from lani. We may have to leave salem. And tonight’s winning numbers are 18,

Kristen: What is this collateral damage you’re talking about?

Brady: [Scoffs] You want me to run down a list of the people that have gotten hurt in your cross fire? Wanna start with sarah?

Kristen: Oh, what about her?

Brady: What about her? You stole her life, kristen. She’s an innocent victim in one of your damn schemes.

Kristen: Oh, whatever, brady. I heard that she and xander are back together again, so no harm, no foul, right?

Brady: Wrong. Even from in here, you are still torturing her.

Sarah: I’ve been on the adjusted dose for two weeks, and I just thought that this was going to stop.

Xander: Um, well, they had said it might take some time. Just take a breath. I’d hate for you to, you know, do something you might later regret.

Sarah: Ugh, you mean, like, murder your ex-wife?

Xander: Yeah, like that.

Sarah: [Sighs] No, you’re right. Ugh, kristen’s probably, like, a million miles away from salem right now anyway.

Rafe: Well, I’m afraid that’s not true. Kristen is currently down at the station.

Xander: Wait, she’s in custody?

Rafe: Yes, she is, till they transfer her back to statesville, where they will hopefully lock her up and throw away the key.

Eli: So if rafe can make it happen, there’s a minimum security facility in maryland. It’s about a 30-minute drive from my mother’s house in D.C.

Julie: What about your job?

Eli: Well, a good cop can always find work. You remember my old fbi mentor, billy?

Julie: Uh, yes, of course I do.

Eli: Well, he’s always asking me to rejoin the bureau. I’m sure he can find me a job in a office in D.C.

Julie: Sounds like a plan.

Eli: I hope so.

Julie: Yeah. Yeah, I hope it all works out. Well, I’ll get jules and carver–

Eli: Oh, grandma…

Julie: It just–I knew I was going to be saying goodbye to lani today. I… I didn’t expect I’d be losing you and the twins too.

Paulina: Mm.

Abe: Oh.

Paulina: [Chuckles]

Abe: Can I get in on this?

Paulina: Oh, abraham! Oh, no, no–abraham, now, uh-uh. Don’t you start crying now. We’ve already finished with that part already.

Lani: And, dad, I am not going that far, and it’s not forever. So save your tears.

Abe: What if I told you these were happy tears?

Lani: [Laughs]

Abe: Well, before you go, could I get you to sign these papers for me?

Lani: What is it?

[Dramatic music]

Oh, my god.

Paulina: What? Wh–what? What is this all about?

Lani: Dad, are you serious?

Paulina: Abe?

Lani: You wanna adopt me?

Paulina: Oh!

[Both chuckle]

Abe: You’re my daughter in every way that counts. I just– I just wanna make it legal.

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Brady: Thanks to the drug that you injected sarah with– not to mention the extra dose that your friend gwen gave her– she’s having hallucinations still. You know, she had an episode the other day where she attacked victor.

Kristen: Well, you don’t have to be hallucinating to wanna do that.

Brady: This is not a joke.

Kristen: [Sighs] I am just saying that your grandfather has always had a way of bringing out violent impulses.

Brady: [Sighs] You just don’t get it, do you? You can’t take responsibility for your actions.

Kristen: Well, I’m in here, aren’t I?

Brady: But you have zero empathy for the people that you hurt, and I have to think long and hard as to whether it’s even a good idea for you to see rachel ever again.

Kristen: You don’t get to decide that. I am her mother, brady.

Brady: [Sighs]

Kristen: What is this?

Brady: This is a valentine that your daughter made for her mother.

Kristen: [Sighs] You–you’re about 4 1/2 months late, brady.

Brady: I didn’t know where to send it. I held onto it so I could get it to you.

[Tender music]

Kristen: [Laughs] “Will you be my valentine, mommy? I love you, and I miss you.”

Brady: After they transfer you to statesville, we’ll talk again.

Xander: Oh, no, where are you going?

Sarah: To see kristen.

Xander: Oh, I don’t think that’s a very good idea.

Sarah: She and gwen are the reason I’m like this.

Xander: At least let me come with you.

Sarah: No. I need to do this alone.

Xander: You know how dangerous she can be.

Sarah: She’s locked up. There are guards and iron bars between us. There’s nothing she can do to hurt me anymore.

Xander: But what about what you can do to her?

Julie: You know, even now, when I look at you, I see traits of your father. You have–you have david’s slow, wonderful smile, and–and the way you love, eli–so fiercely and so true.

Eli: He must’ve got that from you.

Julie: My son, david, was so young when his life was cut short. But then– then you came to salem. What a gift. What a wonderful gift for me.

Eli: For me too.

Julie: [Chuckles] Almost like having another son. Of course, I didn’t raise you, and valerie did this terrific job because you’re an extraordinary fella, and we really bonded, didn’t we?

Eli: Yeah.

[Chuckles] Yeah, pretty much.

Julie: [Laughs] Pretty much. And we’re so completely different, but we’re kindred spirits, and even if we disagree about things–important things–I know that you know we’re always on each other’s team.

Eli: Like right now.

Julie: Like right now. All I wanna do is lock you in a box and keep you in salem forever.

Eli: [Laughs]

Julie: I’m not gonna do it… ’cause you leaving is right. It’s what’s right for your family.

[Dramatic music]

[Crying] It’s gonna hurt like hell to let you go.

[Crying]

Chanel: Hey, you.

Theo: Hey, chanel.

Chanel: Hey. What’s going on in there?

Theo: Um, my dad brought a surprise for lani: Adoption papers.

Chanel: Really?

Theo: Yeah, he wants to make it official. He’s gonna ask your sister to be his lawful daughter, which means that she’s gonna be my sister again too.

Chanel: She was always your sister.

Theo: Yeah.

Chanel: So what does that make us?

Theo: [Chuckles] Uh, family.

Chanel: Family.

Theo: [Chuckles]

Lani: I–I had no idea you were doing this.

Abe: Well, it was kind of a last-minute thing, and–

Lani: [Laughs]

Abe: So, um…

[Sniffles] If you would just sign this, and I will file it with the county clerk, and we’ll be good to go.

Lani: [Chuckles] It’s already a done deal in my heart, dad.

Abe: [Chuckles]

Lani: Let the record show that I am your daughter.

[Both laugh]

Paulina: Amen!

Lani: [Laughing] Um… there’s one other thing that needs to be made right before I go. I have made it a point to always let you know that tamara would always be my mother, and that you would just be my auntie P. But now I’ve seen all that you have done for me and all the sacrifices that you have made for me, and I can say for sure now that you are my mother too.

[Chuckles]

Julie: Okay, no more maudlin moments.

Eli: [Chuckles]

Julie: Time to get you and the twins ready to go to the police station to be with lani.

[Sniffles]

Eli: Uh, grandma, I’m not ready yet.

Julie: Oh, why not?

Eli: I’d like to spend a few more moments with a woman I love and admire–my hero.

Julie: [Chuckles]

[Record scratches]

[Old blues music plays]

Eli: Grandma? One last dance before I go?

[Both laugh]

Julie: Why, of course, sir. Glad you picked a slow one.

[Both laugh] I think this is one of david’s favorites.

Eli: I picked it out of the collection you gave me when I first came to salem.

Julie: Perfect. I’m gonna miss you… a lot.

Eli: I’m gonna miss you too. But hey, I’ll be back before you know it, and you and doug better visit.

Julie: [Laughs] Visit? Visit–my gosh. We’re gonna be the houseguests from hell–never leave.

[Both laugh]

Eli: Well, I’m looking forward to it, because I want you to be a part of jules and carver’s lives.

Julie: Don’t say another thing. I’ll start crying again.

Eli: You and me both, grandma. I love you.

Julie: I love you so…

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Paulina: You made a couple of slips and called me mama, but this isn’t that, is it? This is–this is for real? You really think of me as your mama?

Lani: Since the day I was born, you have tried to protect me and keep me safe even when I didn’t know it, and that is what a mother does. You sacrificed your own happiness for mine. You fought for me, and I am so thankful to have you in my life. I love you, mama.

Paulina: I love you too, baby.

Lani: [Chuckles]

[Sniffles]

Paulina: Oh, baby.

Lani: [Sniffling]

[Dramatic music]

Sarah: Looks like somebody finally has a heart.

Chanel: [Sighs]

Lani: Thank you for being here. I love you two so much.

Chanel: I love you, too, and I hear congratulations are in order–for all of you.

Abe: Oh, thank you. Thank you, chanel.

Lani: Turns out this day isn’t all that bad.

Eli: Did I miss some good news?

Lani: Uh, dad surprised me. Um, he’s adopting me.

Julie: No kidding?

[Laughter]

Abe: Yeah, it’s–she’s already my daughter, and we’re gonna make it official–again.

Lani: Pretty great, huh? And how lucky am I?

Julie: Oh, I think it’s clear that abe has gotten the good end of the deal.

[Laughter]

Abe: Oh, yeah, you don’t have to tell me.

Eli: That’s–that’s good news. Nah, I’m sorry, that’s great news. But I have some news as well.

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Paulina: Just give me five minutes alone in a room with this vivian alamain, and we’ll see–we’ll see if she still wants to mess with our daughter.

Eli: As entertaining as that sounds, I’m afraid lani going to statesville is not an option.

Lani: Wait, what? Then where am I going?

Eli: There’s a minimum security facility in maryland. Rafe’s trying to work out a transfer.

Abe: Maryland?

Eli: It’s a short drive from my mother’s house. Baby, if rafe can make this happen, the twins and I are going with you.

Lani: You’re gonna–you’re gonna move to D.C.?

Paulina: With the twins?

Lani: Honey, should– shouldn’t we talk about this before you decide on it?

Rafe: It’s done.

Eli: You got the approval?

Rafe: I did, yeah. Lani can serve out her sentence at the facility in maryland, and well, as far as prisons go, it’s a nice, safe place.

Lani: I can’t believe you are doing this for me.

Eli: Lani, everything that I do is for you.

Lani: [Sighs]

Rafe: Hey, I’m glad it worked out for you.

[Indistinct] It’s a drag to be losing two of my best cops, though… and my best friends.

Lani: Thank you, boss.

Rafe: Yeah. Hey, you take care of yourself, all right?

Lani: Mm-hmm.

[Sniffles]

Eli: I’m gonna miss you.

Rafe: Yeah, man. Same here. Go ahead.

Sarah: Thanks to you and your partner in crime, I’ve been seeing your face all over town.

Kristen: Mm, I heard about your hallucinations.

Sarah: You destroyed my life, kristen. I’m doing everything I can to get it back.

Kristen: Good luck with that.

Sarah: [Chuckles] Well, at least I know that the real you is in here, and you can’t hurt anyone else. I hope they never let you out.

[Door clicks shut]

Rafe: Well, I will let you all say your goodbyes, and I’ll ask detective grant to take you to transport, all right?

Eli: Thank you.

Rafe: Yeah.

Lani: Thank you.

Rafe: All right.

Julie: You’re the last person in the world that even needs to hear this– but you must be strong for your husband, for your babies.

Lani: I will do my best, and if I start to wear down, I’ll just ask myself, “what would julie do?”

[Chuckles]

Julie: What a great notion. Do you suppose we could make that a rule for everybody to follow?

[Laughter] I love you so.

Lani: I love you.

[Chuckles]

Chanel: I just got used to having a big sister around.

Theo: I know what you mean.

Lani: [Sniffles]

[Sighs] You’ll still have a big sister, and don’t think that I’m not gonna be calling you both and giving you grief and asking you all the annoying questions about your love life.

[Laughter]

Chanel: Oh, girl, don’t even.

[Both siffling]

Lani: Make me proud, you two, okay? Come here. I know we just made it official–

[Chuckles] But I–I really don’t know what I would’ve done if I didn’t have you these past few years.

[Both laugh]

Abe: Oh… you know, I, um… I suspect–I know that you would’ve done all right. You’re a wonder. You’re a wonder, lani, and uh, my world is a better place because you’re in it, and I love you.

[Sniffles] I love you forever… and a day.

Lani: [Sniffles] I love you, too, dad. I love you so much.

Abe: Oh…

Lani: [Sniffles]

Abe: I know I don’t have to tell you this, but take care of my little girl, all right?

Eli: There’s nothing more I’d rather do.

Paulina: And if you don’t, you’re gonna have to answer to me too.

Eli: [Chuckles] Yeah, I’ve been listening to you ever since you came to salem, paulina.

Paulina: [Laughs] A man who knows his place– he’s a keeper.

[Laughter]

Lani: Don’t I know it?

Paulina: [Laughs]

Paulina: Lani, I–

[Both sigh]

Lani: There’s something new– paulina price, speechless.

Paulina: Ooh, I got plenty of words, little girl.

Lani: [Laughs]

Paulina: It’s just that none of them change the fact that this all ends in us saying goodbye.

Lani: Yeah.

Paulina: Could you just– could you say it–say it for me one more time? Just, you know, say it slow, but I know you mean it.

Lani: Mom.

Paulina: Yeah, could you say it louder?

Lani: Mom, mom, mom.

[Laughs]

Paulina: Oh…

Lani: I love you, mom.

Paulina: Oh, I love you too. Oh, I love you so much, lani, and I’m just–I’m so–I’m so proud of you every second of every day! And just know that I promise– I promise I’m gonna see you. I’m gonna see you. I’m gonna see you soon.

Abe: You know, we’ll all– we’ll all get through this together.

Lani: [Sniffling] Yeah.

[Sighs] Oh, my sweet carver and jules. Ah, look at you two. My babies, mama’s going on a little trip, okay? But daddy promises to bring you to see me as soon as he can, okay? And I will never, ever stop thinking of you, and even when we’re apart, we’re gonna be together, okay? Right here. Right here. I love you, my angels. Mama loves you so much. I love you. Okay, okay. I love you. I love you.

Paulina: Hello.

[Baby talk]

Eli: Ready?

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Theo:You didn’t have to buy my coffee.

Chanel: Well, I owe you. I didn’t wanna be alone with big mama all the way to o’hare.

Theo: [Chuckles] You know, I didn’t mind going. Big mama’s–she’s funny. Everything she thinks comes straight out of her mouth.

Chanel: Mm-hmm, and she wants to be in everybody’s business, especially mine. I don’t think she’s ready for a fluid granddaughter.

Theo: You know, I don’t think my folks are ready for a kid on the spectrum, but I think it worked out. They got used to it.

Chanel: Thanks for saying that.

[Sighs] I got enough to worry about right now. We both do.

Theo: [Sighs] I still can’t believe that lani, at our dad’s wedding, stood up and said that she was the one who shot that guy.

Chanel: Yeah, I knew something was bothering her, but I didn’t think it was that.

Theo: How’s paulina taking it?

Chanel: [Sighs] It’s killing her that she couldn’t protect lani. That’s why I said I’d take big mama to the airport. Her and abe deserve at least one morning together. That’s probably all the honeymoon they’re gonna get.

[Both moaning]

Abe: [Chuckles]

Paulina: [Sighs] Ooh, I woke up this morning, and for a minute, I thought that our wedding was just a dream, and then I saw you beside me.

[Both laugh] Oh, I feel truly blessed, abraham.

Abe: Oh. Two dreams came true in the park yesterday.

Paulina: [Laughs] Oh, look, this is our first morning as married people, and your breakfast is already on the table!

Abe: Oh, cooked, huh?

Paulina: Uh-huh, indeed I did. My world-famous omelets.

Abe: Uh…

Paulina: Voil!

Abe: Yeah, they, uh–they look great. They look great.

Paulina: [Chuckles]

Abe: All right. Let’s see here.

Paulina: Uh-huh. [Chuckles]

Abe: The proof is in the egg.

Paulina: [Laughs]

Abe: Mmm.

Paulina: Mmm– oh, that’s terrible! Mm-mm!

[Gags] It’s all dried out! I must’ve cooked it too long.

Abe: [Chuckling]

Paulina: Oh. Ooh. Oh, no.

Abe: It’s all right. It’s all right. Your mind is on lani, and so is mine.

Paulina: Oh, abe. Oh, I worked her whole life to protect her from ray coates, and he got to her anyway! Oh, abe, what’s gonna happen to my little girl?

[Whimpers]

Julie: So tell me about lani. How is she holding up?

Eli: She’s strong.

Julie: I know that.

Eli: And she has justin for a lawyer.

Julie: And he’s the best.

Eli: Yeah, but he has to get the da to agree to a plea deal, and I’m praying that he can keep lani from doing any prison time.

Julie: Every single person at that wedding was ready to take a vow of silence about her confession. She did not have to go to the police and turn herself in.

Eli: I told her that.

Julie: Well, she should’ve listened to you.

Eli: Yeah, she should’ve, but she figured she has to go through this to get past it. My wife’s a better person than I am.

Julie: Don’t say that, sweetheart.

Eli: Justin has to cut that deal for her.

Julie: With melinda trask.

Eli: Yeah, I know, grandma. I know.

Justin: Thank you for making time for me today. I just wanna finalize lani’s plea agreement before the hearing today.

Melinda: Sit down.

Justin: Thank you. I thought we made some real progress last night on the phone. Let’s see here–one count of involuntary manslaughter, two to three years, minimum security facility. I’m pretty sure the judge will sign off on this.

Melinda: Maybe she will, but I won’T.

Justin: That’s not what you said last night.

Melinda: I know what I said. But then I gave it more thought. Lani grant shot her own father to death–an unarmed man who had done nothing to her. If you think I’m gonna let her skate, then you don’t know me that well.

[Door clicks open]

Lani: What’s up, pete?

Pete: You have a visitor.

Lani: That’s why they brought me down? Who is it?

Kristen as susan: Hey, it’s me! [Laughs] Ooh, wait, you know, I know this is a surprise, and I know you don’t know me from a bale of hay, but, detective lani price, I need to talk to you.

Lani: Why?

Kristen as susan: I had me one of my premonitions.

Lani: About me? What? What is it?

Kristen as susan: Well, something told me that you needed to see your best friend.

Lani: Kristen?

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Justin: If this is your idea of a joke, it’s not funny.

Melinda: I’m not known for my sparkling sense of humor.

Justin: [Chuckles] Ray coates may not have done anything directly to lani on the day that he died, but lani’s husband had just remembered that it was ray who shot him. So lani left eli’s hospital room and went directly to her mother’s apartment, where she found her father lying on the ground unconscious. For all she knew, abe was dead, and her mother was next.

Melinda: Okay, save all of this for your summation. Detective grant should’ve arrested coates and run him in. You know I’m right.

Justin: Which is why I agreed to two to three years. Look, detective grant turned herself in.

Melinda: Yeah, took her long enough.

Justin: She is a decorated police officer with a spotless record.

Melinda: Spotless? Are you kidding me?

Justin: I went over it last night!

Melinda: Some things don’t make it on the record. Things get whitewashed.

Justin: Are you talking about stefan dimera? You know damn well that lani only fired that shot because vivian alamain pulled a gun on her. Stefan took that shot for his mother. Ia ruled that it was a clean shoot.

Melinda: This isn’t about stefan dimera. I’m talking about detective grant and what she did for her friend kristen dimera.

Lani: You do realize you’re in a building full of cops, kristen?

Kristen: Yeah, but the getup fooled you, didn’t it?

Lani: It won’t fool them. You used the same getup to walk out of here. You think they don’t remember that?

Kristen: Seems to me you need to worry about yourself.

Lani: I am. I’m scared to death.

Kristen: I know you are. I heard that coates guy shot eli. There was no way I was gonna leave you in here to deal with this alone.

Lani:Ot with it alone.

Kristen: You got me out of here once, and now I’m gonna return the favor.

Lani: Wait, what?

Kristen: Mm-hmm. Everything is all set, and that is no joke. By tonight, you won’t have to worry about spending one minute behind bars.

Abe: Oh, waffles. My favorite.

Paulina: They’re frozen, and the syrup is sugar-free.

Abe: Ah, don’t worry about it. You know, I am having as hard a time getting into the spirit of the honeymoon as you are. But in every way that counts, lani is our daughter.

Paulina: Oh, abe. She is, isn’t she?

[Knocking at door] Mm, now who could that be?

Abe: Don’t know.

Paulina: [Coughs] You?

Abe: Beth? What are you doing here?

Paulina: I thought you left town.

Beth: I heard about what happened to lani. I had to come back. I had to tell her how sorry I am.

Abe: About what?

Beth: For not stopping ray coates when I could have. I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Chanel: [Sighs] You finding anything?

Theo: Bunch of stuff about lani’s arrest. Nothing about her getting a deal.

Chanel: Yeah, me too.

Theo: Maybe we just give it a little while. My dad said the hearing’s not even until this afternoon. Look, I’m worried about her too. But the press isn’t gonna have anything to report until the da signs off on a deal.

Chanel: You’re right. You’re better at these things than I am.

Theo: No, I just know salem better than you do. But I’m just as worried about her as you are. That little thing olivia did, getting everybody together down at the station to show our support for lani? It meant a lot to her.

Chanel: It did. I could tell.

Theo: And even with everything that happened, yesterday was amazing. First day that salem had ever celebrated juneteenth, and your mom and my dad were the ones who did it.

Chanel: They did.

Theo: And the wedding was great, including your catch of the bouquet.

Chanel: Uh, just because I caught that thing doesn’t mean I have to be the next person to get married.

Theo: No, but you could be. You just have to decide which twin you wanna spend your life with.

Eli: Grandma, jules is probably gonna be a handful. I’ve had trouble getting her down. Lani’s the one who had the magic touch with that.

Julie: Now, sweetheart, I want you to remember justin is as good as it gets, and I want you to be confident, and I want you to forget about blaming yourself for letting lani turn herself into the police.

Eli: It’s not only that, grandma.

Julie: What do you mean?

Eli: Look, when I remembered that it was tr that shot me, I blurted it out to lani when I should’ve kept my mouth shut and called rafe.

Julie: You had just come out of a coma, sweetheart.

Eli: Yeah, but I told her right before she went to paulina’s house and shot tr.

Julie: Well, you had no control over that.

Eli: Grandma, there’s more. I was okay letting paulina go to prison for lani.

Julie: You were trying to protect your family, darling.

Eli: So was lani. She confessed because she wants the kids to be able to have a mother that they can look up to. I gotta get to the precinct.

Julie: Okay.

Eli: Grandma, thank you for watching the kids on such short notice. I know you got a lot going on.

Julie: Don’t even think about me. You go and see lani, and be sure to tell justin that he’s got to get the best deal he possibly can for her out of melinda trask.

Eli: Thank you.

[Door clicks shut]

Justin: What does kristen dimera have to do with this?

Melinda: Surely you haven’t forgotten that kristen stabbed your uncle victor and escaped custody. She didn’t do that on her own. She was aided and abetted by her friend, detective grant.

Justin: Where did you get that?

Melinda: If you really didn’t know about it, it’s because abe carver made sure the police department closed ranks around the person he believed was his daughter.

Justin: [Sighs] Where’s your proof?

Melinda: Oh, I can prove it. Trust me. Spotless record, you say. It has more spots than a freakin’ dalmatian. Detective grant has been taking the law into her own hands whenever she feels like it, and she’s been getting away with it. But that is going to stop today.

Lani: You gotta get out of here while you still can. It is not your job to save me.

Kristen: Oh, so you’re gonna let the da railroad you?

Lani: No, I’m not. I hired justin. He is trying to get the charges reduced to involuntary manslaughter with the minimum sentence.

Kristen: And one minute away from your children is one minute too many, speaking from bitter personal experience.

Lani: Kristen, I know how much you miss rachel.

Kristen: No, you don’T. No, you don’t–not yet. But if you get sent to prison, you are gonna find out the hard way.

Lani: I am at peace with my decision. Look, I know you risked everything coming here, and I love you for it. But I am asking you to go–now.

Abe: What could you have done to change what lani did?

Beth: All I had to do was speak up. Tr made me tell everybody that he was clean and sober and not violent anymore.

[Sighs] I knew better, but I did it anyway, and as usual, he had a way to make me keep my mouth shut.

Abe: And what was that?

Beth: [Sighs] A part. A lousy part in a movie, and god help me, I went for it.

[Sighs]

Abe: What made you come by eli’s hospital room when I met you? You said you wanted to talk to lani.

Beth: I was gonna tell her about tr. But I chickened out.

[Scoffs] But seeing her sitting there just waiting for her husband’s eyes to open, I just–

[Sighs] I couldn’t get it out of my head. Tr figured out he couldn’t count on me anymore, so…

[Sighs] He beat me black and blue and told me to leave town. After that, I was too afraid to do anything.

Paulina: I know what it’s like to be and live in fear of that man. You can’t blame yourself for anything you did or didn’t do after he beat you. You were just trying to stay alive! He got me pregnant with lani, and I gave her up because I was so afraid of him.

Beth: You did the right thing.

Paulina: Well, she didn’t think so when she found out, but thank god it’s all cleared up now and I can tell the world that she’s mine.

Abe: You know, paulina’s right. You weren’t in the right frame of mind to come forward.

Beth: Everybody’s being so nice to me–you two, eli…

[Sighs] I’m telling you, I don’t deserve it.

Paulina: No, you stop. You stop saying that.

Beth: No, it’s true. I knew what tr was gonna do to you, and I didn’t warn you.

Paulina: Child, what are you talking about?

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Justin: If all you have on lani is something you think happened, you’re gonna have a tough time with the judge.

Melinda: Eli grant knows lani let kristen escape. Oh, I see he kept that from you. Think about what that’ll do to his career when I make him testify under oath about his wife’s activities.

Justin: Why have you been sitting on this all these years? Doesn’t seem like your style.

Melinda: I do have a heart, counselor. I gave lani a pass because I do believe in second chances, and it did seem like she was the kind of cop that salem needs. My instinct was wrong, and now I have the chance to correct that error in judgment.

Justin: Is manslaughter off the table?

Melinda: You bet it is.

Justin: So what’s the charge going to be?

Kristen: Fine. Fine, take the da’s lousy deal and tell yourself that it won’t be long before you’re back together with your family. But do I have to remind you what happens to cops when they’re sent to prison?

Lani: You’re just trying to scare me.

Kristen: No, I want to keep you alive. Why won’t you let me help you?

[Door clicks open]

Eli: What the hell?

Kristen as susan: Ah, shoot! Detective grant! I–oh, my goodness! Thank the lord you are here, because I had a dream about your poor wife–

Eli: Just shut up, kristen! I know it’s you!

Kristen as susan: [Stammers]

[Baby crying]

[Doorbell rings]

Julie: It’s okay, jules. Grammy will be right back. Who could that be at the door now?

[Gasps]

Paulina: I–I can’t believe this!

[Scoffs]

Beth: I am so sorry.

Paulina: Oh.

Abe: Paulina. Look, sweetheart, you need to– you need to take a breath. So do I.

[Cell phone rings] Oh, excuse me. Oh, bill from the da’s office.

[Cell phone beeps] Bill, look, I am sorry, but I’m right in the middle of something.

Paulina: Something’s wrong. What–abe, what is it?

Abe: All right. Yes, okay. Well, thank you, bill. Thanks. Thanks for letting me know.

Paulina: Know? Know what?

[Cell phone beeps]

Abe: Da trask is on the war path. Lani’s deal went south.

Paulina: Yeah, but justin said–oh, no. Let’s go.

Beth: Go where?

Paulina: Well, we gotta make this right.

Kristen as susan: Detective eli grant, whatever do you mean? I’m susan banks. Let me just tell you ’bout my dream!

Eli: Do I need to snatch that damn wig off your head to end this?

Kristen: [Sighs] Fine. Fine. Yeah, it’s me.

Lani: Eli, I had no idea.

Kristen: Yeah, I know. Best friends don’t abandon friends in a situation like your wife is in. Listen, I’m ready to help you. I don’t care what happens to me.

Eli: Yeah, well, you better care, ’cause you’re a fugitive. Turn around. Put your hands behind your back.

[Dramatic music]

Lani: Eli. Eli, wait.

Eli: I don’t have a choice. You know how bad it’ll be for you if I let her go?

Justin: Susan banks? What are you doing here?

Kristen as susan: [Gasps] I just had a powerful vision. Yeah, and–and I came here because I had it in the night, and they won’t listen to me. But will you listen to me?

Justin: I’m sure I’ll regret this, but go ahead.

Kristen as susan: Okay, okay. Well, today is gonna be a very, very good day for detective lani grant.

Lani: Justin, what happened?

Justin: I need to speak with my client alone.

Lani: No, no, it’s fine. Just say what you’re gonna say.

Justin: I thought I had a deal with the da last night, but this morning, she did a complete 180.

Eli: What? What’s the charge?

Justin: Murder one, life without parole.

Julie: Well, I’m surprised to see you here. I thought you said you were gonna spend time at home today because of jack and jennifer.

Doug: Yeah.

Julie: Because of abigail. Oh, this is so bad.

Doug: It’s as bad as it gets. But jack and jennifer needed some time alone this morning.

Julie: You sure?

Doug: Yeah.

Julie: I always think when something like this happens, you should let people know that you’re there, so they can lean on you.

Doug: That’s why I’m here.

Julie: Oh, darling, eli’s already left.

Doug: Not eli, honey. I’m here for you.

Abe: I just heard a rumor that you rejected the plea deal that justin proposed.

Melinda: [Chuckles] You have a spy in this office?

Paulina: So is the rumor true?

Melinda: Yes, it is. I intend to ask for a verdict of murder in the first.

Paulina: Murder in the fir– no damn way!

Melinda: All I’m interested in is justice for tr coates.

Abe: Murder one requires that you prove premeditation. You can’t do that.

Melinda: Watch me. This is my decision, not yours.

Paulina: Well, look at her. Well, she’s just lovin’ this. Well, let me tell you something. Both sides can play hardball.

Melinda: What’s that supposed to be, some kind of threat?

Paulina: You think I’m just gonna stand by and watch you railroad my daughter?

Melinda: Yeah, and what exactly are you gonna do to stop me? Wha–what’s this? Who is she?

Paulina: [Chuckles] Madam district attorney, I want you to meet the ace up my sleeve. I was taking my antidepressant daily,

Doug: I know how much you love eli, honey, and he’s never had to face anything like this before.

Julie: No, he hasn’t, and he doesn’t deserve it, and lani doesn’t deserve it, and those babies… oh, god, doug, why do good people have to deal with so much suffering?

Doug: I do not know. But when they do, they’re lucky if they have someone to lean on as strong as you are.

Julie: Oh…

Doug: But you need someone to lean on too, and baby, that is specifically why I’m here.

Julie: Just when I thought there was no way I could love you anymore…ooh.

Doug: [Chuckles]

Julie: [Inhales deeply]

[Sighs] Well, lani doesn’t just have me and eli. She has justin too.

Doug: Yes, thank god for that.

Julie: Yeah, thank god for that, and if he can’t get her off, I’m sure he’ll be able to get her back to her family as soon as possible.

[Sighs]

Eli: Murder one? How’d this happen?

Justin: Remember when I asked you if there was anything in your past that I should know about?

Lani: Yeah.

Justin: You left something out, and trask knows what it is.

Kristen as susan: Oh, I don’t like the energy in this room.

Justin: Trask is planning to tell a jury that whenever it works to your advantage, that you are willing to take the law into your own hands.

Lani: Oh, my god.

Justin: Lani, lani, I am not giving up. I’m gonna do everything I can to help you. But I am starting from square one. I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.

Lani: [Sighs]

Eli: You know what he’s talking about? That time that lani helped you escape!

Kristen: Okay, instead of screaming at me, why don’t you let me help your wife?

Eli: Let you help my wife? Just what do you have in mind?

Kristen: You know, I didn’t come here to risk going back to prison just for moral support. I came here to break her out.

Eli: [Scoffs] Oh, my god.

Kristen: All right, I need you to hear me out. I need you to hear me out. This is how it’s gonna go. Kay, no, listen. Trask is gonna ask to get you remanded immediately to statesville, and the judge is gonna grant it.

Lani: Oh, I cannot believe you are talking like this–

Kristen: Okay, but I need you to listen to me. I’m gonna finish this.

Lani: [Sighs]

Kristen: Then they’re gonna– they’re gonna order a van, and you are gonna get on that van, and I am gonna take it from there, and you, you are gonna stay out of my way.

Eli: You’re not gonna tell me what the hell I’m gonna do.

Kristen: Do you want your wife back or not?

Lani: Oh, my god, kristen. Kristen, you need to–you need to stop. Do you hear me? Stop. Please.

Kristen: Hey. Please, I just need you to think this through, honey, please. You know what? You gave tr coates what he had coming to him. Why should that cost you the rest of your life?

Beth: Tr told lani he was a changed man, and she believed him. Everybody did. But I knew he hadn’t changed one bit.

Melinda: I am sorry for what you’ve been through, but your experience changes nothing. We have a saying in the police department. “You don’t get to pick your vic,” and tr coates may have been a reprehensible man, but he is still the victim here, and it is my duty to prosecute his killer.

Paulina: Okay, well, if you will just let us just finish, then, you know, see how you feel about the rest of that pretty little speech. Go ahead. Tell her the rest.

Beth: Tr was getting desperate. He was running out of money, and he said he could still make paulina do anything he wanted. So he was going to romance her, marry her, and then take her somewhere and kill her so he can inherit all her money.

Melinda: [Stammers] How do you know all of this?

Beth: He told me.

Abe: Sounds like premeditated murder.

Melinda: Okay, a crime that mr. Coates did not live to commit. Again, legally, my hands are tied here.

Abe: We are not here to parse the letter of the law, ms. Trask.

Melinda: And why not?

Abe: Do you like your job? Because you are on the fast track to throwing it away. Feeling sluggish or weighed down?

Melinda: It sounds like you’re threatening me, mayor carver. If I don’t let lani grant off with a slap on the wrist, then you’re gonna take away my job?

Paulina: Let me spell it out for you. First, there’s a court of law, and then there’s a court of public opinion.

Abe: Ms. Trask, when the good people of salem realize that you had a chance to stand up for abused women but chose a violent drug addict who beat those women, a man who shot a police officer in cold blood, you know the city council will insist that I demand your immediate resignation.

Melinda: We only have the word of this young woman for most of it. I mean, how am I supposed to– how am I supposed to know she’s reliable?

Beth: I still have the selfies that I took after he beat me. You wanna see them? I warn you, you might lose your breakfast.

Paulina: Those pictures could cause quite a stir if they wind up on page one.

Abe: Well, then, it’s all up to you, ms. Trask. It’s in your hands.

[Baby cooing]

Julie: So, little jules, what do you say? It’s a better place for a nap? You know your daddy wants you to have a nap even though you don’t want to have a nap. You just want a little heart-to-heart.

[Chuckles] Loves to chat. Wonder where she gets that.

Doug: [Chuckles]

Julie: Well, sweetheart, what if we put this nice blankey on you, and you stretched out, and you can just go off to dream land.

[Baby cooing] No. What on earth have I got to do to get you to go to sleep?

Doug: I know.

Skeeters am a hummin’

on a honeysuckle vine

sleep, kentucky babe

Both: Sandman am a comin’

to this little babe of mine

sleep, kentucky babe

silvery moon am shinin’

in the heavens up above

bobolink am pinin’ for his

little lady love

you is mighty lucky

babe of old kentucky

close your eyes and sleep

fly away, la-la-la-la

Chanel: I mean it. I’m not leaning either way.

Theo: Maybe because if you actually picked one, you wouldn’t be the center of attention anymore.

Chanel: That’s mean. This is hard.

Theo: Hard is when the woman you love leaves you at the altar–literally. You have a choice.

Chanel: Yeah, a complicated one. It’s not like if I choose one of them, that the other one’s just gonna go away. They’re twins. They are going to be in each other’s lives no matter what– and mine.

Theo: And you don’t think maybe you’re making this bigger than it is?

Chanel: Theo, I have been in a lot of relationships, but this is different. I have to hurt somebody that I really care about and then keep on seeing them forever.

Theo: [Sighs] You know, I bet there’s one solution to this that you haven’t thought of.

Chanel: Yeah? What?

Theo: Dump ’em both. Get back together with me.

Kristen: If we work together, we could pull this off.

Lani: I want this over.

Kristen: So are you in?

Lani: And if I go on the run, kristen, it will never be over. I will drag eli, our two little kids through hell. The four of us will always be looking over our shoulders thinking that maybe this is the day that they finally catch up with me. I won’t do that to them. Even if my life really is done, I’m not gonna end theirs too. Let me ask something, kristen. Are you really happy with your life right now? Are you really free?

Eli: Hey, something’s going on. Hey, we gotta get out there. We gotta get out there. You stay your ass right there. Consider yourself under arrest.

Lani: Justin…

Eli: Who were you talking to on the phone?

Lani: Did something happen?

Justin: I don’t get it. Trask is backing off. The deal I negotiated with her last night is back on– involuntary manslaughter, minimum time.

Lani: Oh, god.

Justin: You can breathe again.

[Both laugh]

Lani: [Sobbing] Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Both: [Verbalizing guitar]

Close your eyes

in sleep

[Soft music]

Chanel: Theo, that’s– that’s sweet, but–

Theo: I’m kidding. Chanel, I’m kidding. No, I’m with claire.

[Both laugh] Things are really good.

Chanel: Oh, I’m glad.

Theo: No, no, me and claire were together before ciara, and claire’s grown up a lot now.

Chanel: Must be nice to know you’re with the right person. I would give anything if my life wasn’t so complicated.

[Cell phone beeps] It’s johnny and allie. They both want to know if I saw their text.

[Sighs] You know what? I’m gonna take you up on your offer. Let ’em have it.

Abe: You did the right thing, ms. Trask.

Melinda: You both are blackmailers. I won’t forget that.

Paulina: Oh, are you kidding? We just saved you from yourself. So do yourself a favor: Don’t ever mess with my family again or I’ll be right back in your face. Let’s go.

[Chuckles] Ugh.

[Door clicks shut]

Melinda: [Sighs]

Lani: [Sighs]

Eli: It’s gonna be hard for a while, okay? But we’re gonna put this behind us. It’s gonna be over, baby. Justin, thank you. Thank you so much.

Justin: I don’t think I should take the credit.

Lani: I do. I have some really hard goodbyes ahead of me, but I still have a future, and we have something to look forward to.

Justin: I have to prepare for the hearing, but I’ll call you as soon as everything’s official.

Lani: Thank you.

Eli: I got some unfinished business in there.

Lani: I know. I’ll be right here. I’m sorry it has to be this way.

Eli: But we both know it does. I was expecting a fight.

Kristen: What, you think I’d make a run for it? See, then I’d have to walk right past you.

Eli: Well, if anyone could pull that off, it’s you.

Kristen: I heard what lani said before, and she’s right. I am so tired of running. So…put on the cuffs. I’m ready to face the music.

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Evan: What the hell are you talking about?

OrpheusI thought I was quite clear.

Evan: Clear? Didn’t even make sense. You said I had another son with jan spears. What does that even mean?

Orpheus: Look, thought I made it plain enough even for you, but okay. Jan spears gave birth to your son. She’s the mother of the baby. You’re the father. That’s it.

Evan: Can’t be.

Orpheus: Are you saying you did not have sex with that woman? It’s a sin to tell a lie.

Evan: [Sighs]

Jan: It’s just so cruel that they won’t let us see the baby. I thought I might finally get to hold him.

Shawn: You will.

Jan: Are you sure?

Shawn: What, you don’t believe me?

Jan: Of course I do. I know you won’t let them send me to prison without holding him first. Shawn, what would I ever do without you?

[Romantic music]

Ej: Babe, wait, wait. Are you sure this is what you want?

Belle: Make love to me.

[Knocking at door]

Jj: Hey.

Chad: Hey.

Jj: I can’t believe it, chad. I can’t believe abigail’s really gone.

[Sobbing]

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Chad: There’s beer in the fridge.

Jj: Uh-huh.

[Clears throat] I’ll pass.

Chad: When’d you get in?

Jj: I flew in this morning with theo.

Chad: Have you seen your folks? How, uh… it’s a stupid question– how are they?

Jj: Pretty bad.

Chad: They came by to see the kids–I wasn’t here. I should go see them.

Jj: Well, they’re at the– at the funeral home making arrangements and–

[Knocking at door] I think that’s them now. I’ll get the door.

Chad: I will. Hey.

[Chuckles]

Jennifer: [Chuckles]

Orpheus: Come on now. Your romantic life can’t be so chock-a-block that you don’t remember whether you slept with her or not. She is a woman. Maybe that’ll set her apart– prick your memory, as it were.

[Door clicks open]

[Door closes]

Jan: Wow, I appreciate the privacy.

Evan: This is statesville. There’s no such thing.

Jan: You work here?

Evan: Yup. I pull down an 8 per hour. I’m goin’ up to 10 once I figure out how to work the floor polish here.

Jan: I like a man with drive.

Evan: I’m evan frears.

Jan: Jan, jan spears.

Evan: We rhyme.

Jan: Clearly, we were made for each other.

Evan: Cheer up, okay? This place isn’t so bad once you get used to it.

Jan: It’s not prison that’s got me down. I just lost the love of my life. It was the worst christmas ever.

Evan: Anything I can do?

Jan: Actually, there is.

[Tense music]

Evan: Okay, yeah. I did have sex with that woman.

Orpheus: And a new life was created. Oh, happy day.

Evan: [Sighing]

Shawn: Janet, what the hell was that about?

Jan: An expression of how much I love you.

Shawn: We talked about this. You know where we stand.

Jan: You’re the father of my baby. We belong together.

Shawn: Jan!

Brady: Whoa. Jan, it looks like you’ve made a full recovery.

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Jennifer: Kids seem to be sleeping peacefully.

Chad: Go on–I’ll check on them in a little bit. Jj said you guys went to the funeral home. Sorry, I should’ve done that.

Jack: Chad, you be here for your children.

[Sighs] We’ll–don’t worry about anything else.

Chad: Thanks.

Jennifer: Sweetheart, sit, please. Um… so the service is the day after tomorrow, and the funeral director wanted to know if there was something that we wanted abigail to wear. I wondered if you wanted to pick something out.

Chad: Ah, I don’t–

[Chuckles] I don’t think– I don’t think I could do that.

Ej: That was wonderful. You are wonderful.

Belle: [Chuckles] Thank you. I mean not “thank you” for thinking I’m wonderful.

Ej: [Chuckles] I didn’t think that’s what you meant.

Belle: I meant…

[Clears throat] Thank you for a lot of things. You know, these last few weeks– few months–have made me feel really out at sea and alone. But not when I’m with you.

Ej: I think–I think we both want to shut out the outside world. But there’s also this real pull here that has nothing to do with running away. I want to be with you– get to know the real you.

Belle: [Chuckles] Well, when you find out, will you let me know?

[Both laugh]

Ej: It’s true. You come across as confident and straightforward. But you’re actually quite complicated. Like now, for example. You’re here with me, but something else is going on– something you’re not telling me.

Belle: [Sighs]

Ej: See? I am getting to know you.

[Both chuckle] So why don’t you tell me what it is? Trust me. Tell me how you feel right now.

Belle: Happy… and also very, very guilty.

Jan: What the hell are you doing here? No one asked you to come.

Brady: Shawn, do you mind if we talk privately? I think it’s important.

Chloe: Don’t worry about jan. I’ll stay here and keep her company.

Shawn: I’ll check back with you before I leave, okay?

Chloe: [Clears throat]

Jan: I don’t need company, okay? I need peace and calm. One’s emotional state is very important when one is breastfeeding.

Chloe: Mm, and one can drop the madonna act. You know that I know exactly what you’re doing.

Evan: You’re saying I got jan spears pregnant? We only slept together once.

Orpheus: Did you sleep through health class too? Once is all it takes.

Evan: Wait a minute. Even if I did get her pregnant, how the hell would you know?

Orpheus: Because I met ms. Spears myself not long after your little tryst.

[Suspenseful music]

Orpheus: Oh, didn’t know anybody was in here.

Jan: You can go ahead. I’m just waiting for some test results.

Orpheus: Oh?

Jan: I might be pregnant.

Orpheus: Is that right?

Jan: Fingers crossed.

Orpheus: And if the results are positive, that’s good news?

Jan: It would be like a dream come true.

Orpheus: Well, who’s the lucky father?

Evan: She told you it was me?

Orpheus: No. No, she said the father was detective shawn brady. Once upon a time, before jill said yes.

Ej: I knew it.

Belle: No, no, it is not that I didn’t want this to happen. It’s–this is probably gonna amuse you to no end, but I made vows and I promised shawn that I would never break them again, and I have.

Ej: Mm, and what about him? He slept with jan spears, knocked her up and moved her into your house and became her full-time caretaker. He vowed to stand by you through better or worse, or was there some special exemption in his vows?

Evan: She said shawn was the father?

Orpheus: Yeah, but it wouldn’t be the first time in that whack-job’s life that she lied. You got knocked up by a cop?

Jan: Not just any cop– detective shawn brady.

Orpheus: It’s too easy.

Jan: The love of my life.

Orpheus: Uh, lucky guy.

Jan: Was that supposed to be funny?

Orpheus: Realistic. I mean, it’s not like the two of you are gonna run off to some ivy-covered cottage and await your little bundle of joy.

Jan: You know what? You’re a jerk.

Orpheus: And you’re a stupid woman with a big mouth.

Jan: Why don’t you get the hell out of here? I don’t have to take any crap off of you.

Orpheus: Actually, you do. You have any idea who I am?

Jan: Some loser washing the floor.

Orpheus: My name is orpheus.

Jan: Oh.

Orpheus: Oh. You’ve heard of me?

Jan: Yeah, I’ve heard of you, and I don’t care that I told you. I want the whole world to know that I’m carrying shawn’s baby.

Orpheus: I know you do. I also know it’s not true. The truth is, you’re trying to pass off another man’s child as his.

Jan: You can’t know that.

Orpheus: I know everything that goes on within the prison walls, just like I know what’s going on in that twisted little mind of yours.

Jan: So you’re gonna rat me out?

Orpheus: No. I’m gonna help you.

Evan: So you’re planning on helping her pass off my kid as shawn brady’s?

Orpheus: Mm, not planning to. Mission accomplished.

Chloe: You know, I’ve never really had a high opinion of you, jan. But using your own child to get your hooks into shawn? That’s a new low.

Jan: Well, even though your opinion means nothing to me, you’re wrong. Having a baby has changed me and shawn. He senses that change, and look, I’m sorry, but I gave him a son, and every man, no matter what they say, wants a son. It’s not my fault belle wasn’t up to the task.

Chad: I haven’t been in that room since…

[Sniffles] I had to go in there with rafe, so–

[Sobbing] And, um…

Jack: Chad, chad. You don’t have to talk about it.

Jennifer: And you don’t have to deal with the dress either. Jack and I will take care of that.

Chad: Thank you.

[Somber music]

Jack: You stay with him.

Jj: Yeah.

Jack: You okay?

Jj: No.

Jack: Me neither.

Jj: [Sniffles]

Jennifer: Come on, come on. Have you–have you–have you had anything to eat?

Chad: No.

Jennifer: Oh, come now. Listen, listen to me. You have to take care of yourself, okay? You promise me you’re gonna take care of yourself. Okay, okay, good.

[Sniffles] Jack, let’s get this over with. Oh, jj, you make sure he eats something, okay?

Jj: Mm-hmm.

Jennifer: Okay? Okay. All right, let’s go.

Jack: [Sighs]

Chad: Ugh, they’re taking care of me. That’s not right.

Jj: No, it is right. They take care of you so you can take care of your kids. We all do whatever the hell we can to get through this.

Chad: All this pain–that look on your mom’s face, just– who would do this to us? No, you know? Who would do this? I assumed dust always stayed put.

Chad: It shouldn’t be like this, you know? I–I–I just keep–you know, I just keep thinking about the fact that the person who did this is walking around out there, you know, knowing that they got away with it.

Jj: So far–but just so far. We’re gonna find out who did it, and they will pay.

Chad: No, rafe’s been straight from the start. You know, there’s not much to go on. There’s some stuff that was stolen, but that could just be to make it look like a burglary. If that’s true, then whoever did this… then they wanted to kill her. You know, they set out to kill her.

Jj: Gwen?

Chad: No, gwen was at statesville, it couldn’t have been her.

[Sighs] You know, this was– I thought that…

[Sighs] I thought that it was over. I thought that we had gotten through all of this crap. It was supposed to be over. I told you she was happy. Okay? You know, we were happy. I…we were finally happy.

Jennifer: And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.

Now I understand why chad couldn’t come back into this room. Jack, I don’t know if I can do this.

Evan: Stop playing games. Just tell me what’s going on.

Orpheus: I already did. I gave my word to ms. Spears that I’d help her pass off your baby as detective brady’s, and that’s what I did. I heard the good news. You’re enceinte.

Jan: Huh?

Orpheus: Pregnant.

Jan: You bet I am, and once I start showing, I’m gonna call shawn’s insipid wife over for a little visit.

[Chuckles] She’s gonna have a total cow.

Orpheus: And you’re gonna have a total baby, just not shawn brady’S.

Jan: You said you weren’t gonna rat me out.

Orpheus: I’m not, I’m not. Don’t you think your detective’s gonna ask for a paternity test?

Jan: I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it.

Orpheus: You’re gonna get to it sooner than you think, and you’re gonna need me to get you to the other side.

Jan: You know, I can’t help wondering what’s in it for you?

Evan: Good question– what’s in it for you?

Orpheus: Oh, you know me, I’m just a romantic at heart.

Evan: So you switched the tests for her?

Orpheus: You’re beginning to catch on.

Evan: And now shawn thinks jan’s going to give birth to his baby.

Orpheus: Mm. Did I not mention it? She already has.

Chloe: That is a stupid, offensive thing to say, even for you.

Jan: It’s the truth. Shawn and I, we have a son together. That’s an unbreakable bond. God has made us a family.

Chloe: Ha ha, god? God has nothing to do with it. Besides, you sold your soul to the devil. How does that even happen? I mean, you never had a soul to begin with.

Jan: I think you should leave and not come back.

Chloe: Aw, and I thought we were bonding.

Jan: And I’m going to tell shawn all of the horrible things that you’ve said to me. It’s not good for me to be upset. It’s not good for the baby.

Chloe: Listen, you can literally milk this situation for all it’s worth, but you know that deep down, this isn’t gonna turn out any differently than all the other stunts you’ve pulled over the years. Also deep down, you know that shawn will never stop loving belle.

Jan: But he might stop forgiving her. See, shawn knows that I’ll always be faithful. He’ll never have to forgive me for an indiscretion. But that’s always been an issue for our belle, hasn’t it? Philip, her little dalliance in maine? You know, I get so worried about belle. She gets so restless when shawn’s busy elsewhere. I hope that she’s found someone–I mean something– to occupy all those empty hours while shawn’s here with me at the hospital.

Belle: After the baby was born, I went to ej’S.

Chloe: Really?

Belle: Mm.

Chloe: You stayed there?

Belle: Mm-hmm, yeah.

Chloe: And?

Belle: And it was very comforting.

Chloe: Oh, my god, you slept together? No, I’m sorry. It’s none of my business.

Belle: No, its fine, it’s fine. But no, we actually didn’t, but we came close.

Jan: Maybe she could knit something for the baby.

Belle: Shawn was tricked into sleeping with jan. That’s not an adultery. This, this is.

Ej: No, it’s not. You and shawn are legally separated.

Belle: I’m not talking about a legal technicality. I’m talking about what marriage means–what commitment means–

Ej: Damn it, belle. What marriage? What commitment? He caved to that woman and basically told you that she’s calling the shots, and you had nothing to say about it. Again, what marriage? That is abandonment. You weren’t even living together, and he signed those separation papers willingly. You didn’t have a gun to his head.

[Sighs]

Belle: He said that I filed those papers so that I could sleep with you.

Ej: [Laughs]

Belle: Maybe he was right.

Ej: Oh. Announcer: Type 2 diabetes?

Evan: She already had the baby?

Orpheus: That’s how I knew he was a boy.

Evan: Wait a minute. It’s too early.

Orpheus: He was premature.

Evan: Is he okay? You gotta get me back into the infirmary–I gotta see him.

Orpheus: They’re not there. They’re at university hospital.

Evan: She’s out?

Orpheus: That’s the whole point. I need her on the outside.

Evan: What are you up to?

Shawn: So if you’re trying to save our marriage, you should be talking to belle and not me. All right, the fact is, she has shut me out at every single corner. I mean, the fact that I thought I was making love to my wife, that meant nothing to her. The fact that–brady, I basically did nothing wrong. That meant nothing to her. So–look, if you’re trying to help us, you should not be talking to me. You should be talking to your sister.

Chloe: Um, that went well, did it?

Brady: [Sighs] He’s right.

Chloe: About what?

Brady: I need to talk to belle now.

Ej: You know, you and i had a very honest talk about our motives. We were both upfront that there was an element of sticking it to shawn and sami. But that was just an element. I’ve wanted you, belle, for a very long time, and I know you feel the same.

Belle: I do.

Ej: Then let’s stop talking about guilt, which is basically talking about them. I want this night to just be about us. I want to spend the night with you by my side, and I want your fabulous face to be the first thing I see when I wake up in the morning.

Chad: Now I know what magical thinking means. I keep going back in my mind, trying to rewind the tape, so that we left the night before to go to boston just like she wanted to before I talked her out of it.

Jj: Come on, chad, there’s no way you could’ve known what would happen.

Chad: Yeah, but I can still see it… your dad’s party, the kids running around like maniacs.

[Laughs] Me freaking out, and abby just laughin’… telling me that there’s nothing to worry about. I get to hear her laughing, jj. I can see her.

[Chuckles] That smile…

[Somber music]

Jack: Why don’t you go downstairs, and I’ll pick something out, and I’ll be right down?

Jennifer: No. No, I couldn’t do that to you. We’ll do this together. Fishing helps ease my mind.

[Somber music]

Jennifer: I was with her when she bought this dress on newberry street. She was staying with me because she and chad were separated.

[Chuckles] She wanted to go to lunch, go shopping, anything but mope around the house. She made me promise not to say chad’s name.

[Sniffles] Oh, when she saw this dress, she said, “chad would love me in this.” And that’s when I knew.

[Sniffles] She was ready to forgive him, and they were gonna find their way back to each other. She told me I was making much too much about a dress, but when we got back to the house, chad was there waiting for her.

[Sniffles] They went back to salem the next day.

Jack: Then that’s it. That’s the dress, and I think when chad is ready to hear it, you should tell him that story.

Jennifer: [Sighs]

Orpheus: I made a deal with ms. Spears. I help her dupe her detective, she helps me with a little favor.

Evan: What’d you tell her? How did you convince her you were willing to screw over your own son to help her?

Orpheus: Tell her? I didn’t have to tell her anything. She has no idea we’re father and son, just like shawn brady has no idea he’s not that baby’s father.

Jan: Chloe was awful to me. She said the most horrible things.

Shawn: I’m sorry–

Jan: No, you need to tell brady to keep her away from me.

Shawn: Okay, fine. I will tell brady to have her back off. But you need to listen to me, okay? You have to hear what I have to say.

Jan: You’re mad at me?

Shawn: No, jan. I’m frustrated. You should not have kissed me. You cannot turn this into something that it isn’T.

Jan: Shawn, I’m not trying to. When I kissed you, I found out something very important– that it’s not just my imagination– that you felt something for me too. I know that now.

From prom dresses

Jj: I– [Sniffles] I gotta say I feel a little weird being here.

Chad: Why?

Jj: I don’t know, maybe– maybe you want your brothers or something. I know that I wasn’t always a–

Chad: My biggest fan?

[Chuckles] You never thought that I was good enough for her.

Jj: I’m sorry.

Chad: You were probably right.

Jj: No, no, I wasn’T.

Chad: You know, the thing is, is– see, my brothers, they would probably just try to say the right thing. You knew her better than anyone. You loved her. They can’t understand how much I lost. You do.

Jj: [Sniffles]

[Sobbing] Look, I want you to know that I changed my mind. After a while, seeing you two together, I thought maybe he is good enough for her. Anybody who’s good enough for abigail is pretty damn good in my book. My parents only had one son. But I have a brother.

Chad: [Sobs]

[Groans]

[Somber music]

Jack: Well. We did it.

Jennifer: Thanks to you. Now we just have to get through the funeral.

Jack: We’ll do that the same way we just did this– together.

Jennifer: Yes, we will.

Belle: I can’t stay here.

Ej: Why not?

Belle: I’m just not ready, you know, for spending the night and waking up with you.

Ej: Okay.

Belle: Yet.

Ej: And I will hold onto that “yet.”

[Pensive music]

Belle: [Clears throat] I meant what I said. It was wonderful.

Ej: Good night, belle.

Belle: Good night, ej.

Chloe: I don’t think that you should go over there right now.

Brady: No, I need to talk to belle now to see if what shawn is telling me is true.

Chloe: No, don’t go–at least not tonight. Why don’t you wait until the morning or so?

Brady: Wait, wait, wait. Are you telling me that–

Chloe: I am not telling you anything.

Brady: Oh.

Chloe: Except you should not go over there tonight.

Brady: Son of a bitch.

Jan: You can deny it all you want, but I know you felt the exact same way I did when we kissed.

Shawn: Jan, I will not listen to this. You know what? I won’T.

Jan: We’re gonna be a family, shawn. You’re gonna come around. I just know it.

Evan: You knew I had sex with jan spears and didn’t tell me? You knew she got pregnant and didn’t tell me? You switched the paternity tests and you won’t tell me what you’re getting in return?

Orpheus: I know it may seem like I don’t trust you–

Evan: That’s putting it mildly.

Orpheus: But I’m in the middle of a high-stakes game. I need to keep my cards very close to the vest.

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[Tense music]

Orpheus: Well, look what the cat dragged in.

[Chuckles] Out of solitary so soon? How are you doing, son?

Evan: Fantastic. Nothing like a little me time in a deep, dark hole. Just rest, relaxation, and oblivion.

Orpheus: Well, your little vanishing act left the warden quite red-faced– mm, bad press and such– so I guess he figured a slap on the wrist just wouldn’t do the trick.

Evan: Yeah, I guess not.

Orpheus: Well, at least tell me you got the most out of your little vacay outside.

Evan: Well, I did get to catch up with some old friends.

Ciara: It was so great catching up with you too, mom. All right. Love you too. Bye. Whew!

Ben: Wow.

Ciara: Wow, what?

Ben: I may need to get guinness on the phone because that has got to be some kind of a record.

Ciara: Oh, really?

Ben: Really; you were on the phone for hours, babe, possibly days.

Ciara: Wow, does my little hubby wubby need some attention?

Ben: Maybe, but it’s okay because bo needed help packing for college anyway, so…

Ciara: Mm, wow. Okay, so first it was hours, then days. Now, it’s years?

Ben: Seemed like it, but it’s okay. I’m glad you two had a chance to catch up. What’d you talk about?

Ciara: Well, mostly we talked about what a big goofball my husband is. And then, we also talked about how jan just gave birth to shawn’s baby.

Jan: Oh, my god. Mmm, this is amazing! Mmm. You know what they say with chili burgers– the messier the better.

Shawn: Yeah, well, then that must be the best chili burger ever.

Jan: Oh. Thanks again, shawn, for saving me from another night of hospital gruel.

Shawn: Mm-hmm.

Jan: Shawn, what’s wrong? You’ve been totally emo ever since you got back with the food.

Shawn: [Sighs] Look, I– look, I ran into belle earlier.

Jan: Oh. I’m guessing it didn’t go well.

Shawn: Well, I didn’t think it was possible, but yeah, she’s more upset with me now than ever.

Ej: I was hoping you and I could pick up where we left off before we were so rudely interrupted.

Belle: You can’t be serious.

Ej: Why not?

Belle: Because we were about to go to your bedroom.

Ej: [Chuckles] I’m well aware of that.

Belle: No, we can’t, ej, not after what just happened with sami.

Lucas: Mmm, I’m so glad. I’m so glad you said yes.

Sami: Did you have any doubts?

Lucas: A little bit. You know, I think I was traumatized from what happened in the past– you know, all those times I proposed. And it took you a while to say yes– I was thinking about investing in a kneepad company– but then, I went for that one, final gesture.

Sami: I don’t even remember which time you’re talking about.

Lucas: What, you don’t remember when I sang to you “when a man loves a woman”?

Sami: Oh, of course, at…

Both: The penthouse grill.

Luke: And that lady booed me.

Sami: She did not. That’s not true. Nobody booed you. Everyone saw how sweet you were. They all clapped.

Lucas: Yeah, because I stopped.

Sami: Doesn’t matter. This is the most perfect time. We’re together again. Lucas, I love my engagement ring.

Lucas: You do? You like it?

Sami: Yes, and it’s the best one you’ve ever given me.

Lucas: Good, ’cause it’s the most expensive. We’ve just been down this road so many times.

Sami: It doesn’t matter. We’re doing it right this time ’cause, you know what, I’m not keeping any secrets from you, so it’s really gonna work out.

Lucas: Yeah, it is. This time, it’s gonna be forever.

Sami: Yay.

Male announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “days of our lives.”

[Soft orchestration]

Ben: So how does mom feel about jan spears joining the family? Sort of.

Ciara: Uh, well, obviously she’s not so thrilled about the jan part, but she is excited to meet her new grandson, shawn christian, and to meet our little, sweet baby angel, of course.

Ben: Hmm.

Ciara: How is our son anyway? Has he graduated from harvard yet?

Ben: Yes, two degrees. And it only took him half of your phone call to finally fall sleep, so I think we’re in the clear at least for a couple hours… unless you got any other phone calls to make.

Ciara: Well, actually, I was thinking that we have some making up of our own to do.

[Knocks on door]

Ben: Mm. Remember all those years ago, we were just a young, married couple with all the time in the world to ourselves?

Ciara: Hmm.

Ben: Really miss those days.

Ciara: Hmm.

[Sighs]

Allie: Hi.

Ciara: Hi.

Allie: I know I should have called first, but I just was scared I would chicken out if I didn’t come over and do this right now.

Ciara: Um, do what?

Allie: Apologize for kidnapping your baby. Ciara, do you think that there’s any way you could ever forgive me?

Ej: I know neither of us were expecting samantha to show up on my doorstep today, but I don’t see how that changes anything.

Belle: Of course it does! Come on, ej, you know as well as I do that things were different when she was out of town. She was out of sight, out of mind.

Ej: She’s out of sight now, and she’s certainly out of my mind.

Belle: You keep saying that, but I think jumping into bed with me after ending your marriage just– it seems like a bad idea.

Ej: Oh, on the contrary, I think it’s a great idea. What better way to celebrate my freedom?

Belle: Grandmother, what big teeth you have.

Ej: Oh, so I’m the big bad wolf, am I?

Belle: No. But, ej, if we went upstairs right now, it wouldn’t be about us. It would be about you sticking it to my sister, and I’m not gonna be used like that.

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Orpheus: So ben and ciara got the best of you once again, huh?

Evan: I’ll admit, I probably should have given my battle plan a little more thought.

Orpheus: Well, you know who could have helped you with that? Dear ol’ dad. Next time you get it in your head to bust out of this place, maybe you won’t leave your old man out of the loop.

Evan: It was more of a spur of the moment kind of thing. Marlena’s granddaughter showed up out of the blue and snapped her fingers and made the whole thing happen, like, literally. She snapped her fingers and the whole place plunged into darkness. That should have been my first clue who allie really was. I made a deal with the devil.

Ciara: Allie, of course I forgive you. Are you kidding? None of what happened was your fault. You had no control over any of it.

Allie: I know, but I still feel responsible. And my family told me everything–like, everything that I did–and I wouldn’t blame you if you never wanted to talk to me again.

Ciara: Allie, please don’t be ridiculous.

Ben: Ciara is right. We don’t blame you at all. Please, come on in.

Ciara: Yeah.

Allie: Well, thank you, guys. I can’t tell you how many times I had to talk myself into coming over and doing this. Like, I was really scared you were just gonna slam the door on my face.

Ciara: Oh, my god, allie, we would never do that. I love you; you know that.

Allie: I know. I love you too. And I’m really relieved. I’m happy. Oh, and I almost forgot. I bought this. It is for bo.

Ciara: Baby, that is so sweet. Thank you. Bo’s actually inside taking a nap right now.

Allie: God, you’re like a superhero, like a super-mom. One second, you’re putting your kid down for a nap, and then the next, you’re saving his soul from the dark lord.

Ciara: Mm. Yeah, well, all in a day’s work, I guess.

Allie: I mean, it’s just incredible. Like, how did you defeat the devil?

Ciara: Well, actually, I had a little bit of help from my dad.

Allie: Mm.

Sami: [Groans] I can’t believe that belle was there at the mansion. She basically said straight out to me that she doesn’t believe he’s guilty.

Lucas: Well, she’s his lawyer. What else is she gonna say about that? You know, she’s not gonna say that…

Sami: But don’t you think that’s crazy? She’s my sister and she was defending the man who kidnapped me, letting him go free. I think that’s pretty screwed up.

Lucas: Well, you know, your relationship with your sister has kind of been screwed up from the very beginning– you know, ever since she was a baby and when you tried to sell her on the black market.

Sami: Are you seriously throwing that in my face right now? Are you kidding me? How come people can’t just move on from that? That was a long time ago. I was a kid. And they got her back. They did get her back. Ugh, and now she uses that as an excuse to blame me for everything wrong that ever happens in her life.

Lucas: And you set jan spears loose.

Sami: Okay, well, that was extreme, but come on, I needed to do it. I had to get custody of our grandson. I was desperate.

Lucas: Yeah, so desperate that you had no concern how this was gonna affect your sister at all. So you brought jan back into belle’s life, and then what happened? Her husband, he fathers a son with what? With her worst nightmare? So I don’t think that’s gonna work. I mean, yeah, she’s gonna hate you for messing up her marriage. I think she has a right to be pretty ticked off.

Ej: Belle, I assure you, if we go upstairs now, make love, it won’t be because I want to hurt sami. It’d be because I want to do the opposite to you.

Belle: I want to believe that, very much so, but it’s really tough when I know that you’re pretending that you don’t care your marriage just ended.

Ej: [Chuckles haughtily] Who’s pretending?

Belle: You are, and you’re very good at it, but, ej, you loved sami.

Ej: Loved. Loved; past tense. I’ve moved on with you, or so I thought.

Belle: [Chuckles weakly] I just–I don’t know if I can trust your motives.

Ej: [Sighs] You’re being ridiculous.

Belle: My father told me that you were using me to get back at sami. At the time, I totally blew up at him and told him he was completely off-base, but maybe he was right.

Ej: Hmm, or maybe you’re projecting. Maybe you think I’m using you because, this whole time, you’ve been using me to get back at shawn.

Jan: I don’t mean to pry, but what happened?

Shawn: I don’t want to talk about it, jan.

Jan: Of course you do. It doesn’t seem fair that you have no one to confide in. Meanwhile, you know belle is spilling her guts to ej dimera. I promise I won’t offer my opinion or anything. I’ll zip it right up. Only listening from now on.

Shawn: Look. I mean, at first, things were– they were going well. I mean, we both admitted that there was–there was still hope for the two of us.

Jan: Really?

Shawn: But then, I told her that the warden had extended your house arrest and that I was the one that advocated for it, and that’s when things took a turn for the worse. And she was just– she was fed up, and…

Julie: And can you blame her? This is the sound of nature breathing.

Orpheus: So allie horton really was possessed by the devil?

Evan: Yeah. Glowing eyes, creepy voice. And I totally blew it. I never should have let satan put me under his spell. One look at him, and I should have turned and ran, but I let hate get the better of me.

Orpheus: Hmm, well, I suppose that was the devil’s plan all along.

Evan: The second I saw that innocent, little baby, I should have been stronger, but instead, all I could see was revenge. All I could see was hurting ben and ciara in the worst way possible. It was a test, and I failed. If I was a better man, I’d be with my son right now, but no, I had the opportunity to get to david, and I wasted it.

Allie: So uncle bo just kind of appeared to you?

Ciara: Yeah. Well, I sort of felt his presence at the cemetery, and then ben and I actually spoke to him at the hospital.

Allie: Wow, that’s amazing. I would almost say I don’t believe it, but after I’ve been through, I know literally anything is possible.

Ciara: Yeah. Yeah, I’ve–I just– I miss my dad so much. There’s literally not one day that goes by where I don’t long to see him or talk to him one last time. And all of a sudden, there he was in the hospital, waiting to meet my little bo.

Allie: That’s amazing, and I’m so happy for you, ciara.

Ciara: Thank you. Um, speaking of dads, how is yours doing?

Allie: Oh, I don’t know. I’m actually going to go see him after this. The first time since abigail died.

Ciara: It is so awful, what happened to her.

Allie: Yeah, it’s the worst, I mean, especially for chad and the kids, and my aunt jennifer and uncle jack, and my dad. I don’t–like, I don’t know what I’m gonna say to him.

Ciara: Well, I’m sure something will come to you when you see him, you know?

Allie: Yeah.

Ciara: And even just you, like, being there to comfort him will mean the world to him. Please give him our best, will you?

Allie: Yeah. Yeah, I will.

Ciara: Yeah.

Sami: Wait a second. Shawn-douglas’ behavior is not my fault. He cheats on his wife, and all of a sudden–

Lucas: Settle down; let’s not focus on belle and shawn. Let’s focus on us and our future and our happiness together, and exes be damned.

Sami: That sounds good to me. In fact, don’t you think we should go share our happy story with our family?

Lucas: I think that’s a great idea. I think we make a great team.

[Laughter]

Shawn: Hey, grandma. I didn’t hear you come in.

Julie: I know. You were too busy sharing your feelings about your wife with this prison pinup.

Jan: [Scoffs] Excuse me, granny williams, but I am the mother of shawn’s baby. I’m family.

Julie: No. No, you’re not family. You are a conniving, little snake who tricked my grandson into getting you pregnant. Now, the baby is born. It’s time for you to slither back to where you belong– behind bars.

Jan: I can’t believe you would be so coldhearted about your own great-grandson. Don’t you want shawn christian to be raised by his mother?

Julie: Not when his mother is a murderer.

Jan: Oh, please, I did the whole town a favor by getting rid of charlie dale. And may I remind you that I did it to protect claire. I’m basically a hero. You should be thanking me.

Julie: [Scoffs] You’re not a hero. Heroes don’t have ulterior motives, schemes, plots. You just wanted belle out of the way so you could frame her for murder.

Jan: Well, aren’t you a negative nelly.

Belle: Don’t you dare try and turn this around on me.

Ej: You questioned my motives. It’s only fair that we examine yours. Why is it that every time you had a fight with shawn, you came running over here?

Belle: Because I needed someone to talk to!

Ej: You could have turned to chloe or brady or just about anyone else, but instead, you came here. You specifically sought me out, and you knew it would get back to your husband.

Belle: Okay, yes, I knew it would bother shawn, but that’s not why I confided in you.

Ej: It was more than confiding, belle. You directly involved me in your separation.

Belle: You’re a lawyer.

Ej: You stayed the night here; you could have stayed at the inn. And we’ve kissed. We’ve kissed more than once. Now, was all of this because of shawn, or do you have real feelings for me?

Belle: I wouldn’t have asked you to go upstairs if I didn’T.

Ej: Except now, you’re pulling away, so I can’t help but wonder if, this whole time, you were playing this game that suddenly got out of hand.

Belle: Okay, you know what, just because you’re articulate doesn’t mean you’re not also petty as hell for calling a conflicted woman a tease.

Ej: Well, you have been throwing yourself at me.

Belle: [Scoffs]

Ej: And then, you go–

Belle: Oh, my god! You are unbelievable. You know what, we should just end this conversation before you make more of an ass of yourself than you already have.

Ej: Belle, don’T. Please don’t go.

Your mission:

Julie: Shawn, why are you helping this person stay out of prison?

Shawn: She’s the mother of my son. I’m doing it for him.

Julie: I’m sure that’s what you think, but this little viper is just using you.

Jan: Hello, the viper’s right here.

Shawn: Listen, I have the situation under control.

Julie: Shawn, darling…

Shawn: But grandma–

Julie: I wish I believed it. Okay, okay. Talk about it another time. Actually, I just came here to congratulate you, to see the new baby, which I have in the nursery. He’s beautiful.

Jan: Thank you. And he looks a lot like me, right? At least the big, soulful eyes anyway.

Julie: Time for me to go before I do something I won’t regret.

Jan: Aw, I’m so sorry to see you go so soon.

Julie: Yes, I’m sure you are. Anyway, I’m on my way to see ciara because I’m going to give her, from your mother, the most wonderful gift. I’m more than excited about it.

Shawn: Yeah? What is it?

Julie: Oh, darling, you’ll never guess.

Ciara: Aw. Look at how adorable.

Ben: Oh, my god. Come on. Oh, are you kidding me? Check this out. You know how much fun little bo and I are gonna have sailing the treacherous bubble-bath seas in this?

Ciara: Well, I’m glad you like it because I actually have a little surprise for you.

Ben: I love surprises.

Ciara: Okay, easy. It’s not that kind of a surprise, sailor. It’s from my mom. When I spoke to her earlier, she said that she had a very special gift for us.

Ben: Oh, yeah? What is it? Some more bath toys?

Ciara: No. Actually, you and i are now proud owners of a boat, a real one.

Allie: Mom!

Sami: Hi, allie. We were just coming to see you.

Allie: Thank god, and I was just coming to see dad. When did you get back in town?

Sami: You look beautiful. I just got back today, but I’m sorry I couldn’t be here sooner.

Allie: No, no worries. I mean, you had good reason. I heard you gave the doctors hell for not letting you fly.

Sami: Yeah, I did because I was worried about you and johnny. I wanted to be here. I wanted to see for myself that you both are okay.

Allie: Well, I’m fine. I’m totally fine, although, for some reason, I can’t stop listening to “sympathy for the devil” by the rolling stones.

Sami: Oh, you’re making jokes now.

Allie: Yeah.

Sami: Hilarious.

Allie: Sorry. Listen, johnny and I are really into possession jokes now. It’s become, like, a coping mechanism.

Sami: Yeah, got it. Okay, well, I guess I shouldn’t have worried.

[Laughter]

Lucas: Now that you guys are properly reunited, shouldn’t we tell her the news?

Allie: Oh, god. Who’s possessed now?

Lucas: Allie, come on.

Allie: Sorry. Okay, too soon? Too soon? All right, okay. So what’s the news?

Sami: Your dad proposed to me and I said yes.

Allie: Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Mom, dad, congrats!

Lucas: Bring it in.

Allie: Mom, I’m so happy for you.

Sami: Aw!

Belle: I don’t think there’s anything left to say.

Ej: You can’t walk out now. It would be cowardly.

Belle: Excuse me?

Ej: [Sighs] What I meant was we should talk this out honestly. We owe each other that.

Belle: Fine. You want the truth? Maybe a small part of me was trying to get back at shawn through you.

Ej: As I suspected.

Belle: All right, your turn. Let’s hear it.

Ej: Well, it has crossed my mind that being with you would upset samantha, and I can’t say I don’t find a certain satisfaction with that.

Belle: And there you have it.

Ej: Belle, there’s more to our attraction than just our desire for revenge. You and I do have a real connection.

Belle: Do we, or are we just fooling ourselves?

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Evan: I hate that I’ve missed so much of my son’s life. I wish I would have just turned my back on this town, headed straight to him– just picked him up from zoey’s and gone on the run, just me and him.

Orpheus: Yeah, that wouldn’t have worked. Your sister wouldn’t have approved, for one thing, and you and the boy would have struggled on the run.

Evan: Yeah, I guess you’re right.

Orpheus: And there’s something else, something you don’t know.

Evan: What?

Orpheus: I’m sorry. I’m sorry, son, but zoey got back together with her ex-husband, and they moved to new zealand with their son and yours. David’s on the other side of the world.

Ben: Your mom is giving us a boat?

Ciara: Mm-hmm.

Ben: That’s a little extravagant, no?

Ciara: Yeah, well, boats are sort of a thing in my family. And I think she kind of feels guilty about being away for so long.

Ben: What do you mean “boats are kind of a thing”?

Ciara: Well, my dad had one for a really long time, and he actually named it after my mom.

Ben: Ah, hope the boat?

Ciara: Mm, no. The fancy face. Yeah, that was his nickname for her. He bought it right after they had my brother, shawn, and then they spent years traveling the seas.

Ben: Mm, sounds kind of amazing.

Ciara: Yeah, it was. They would tell me all about their boating adventures. And then, my brother got inspired to do the same thing when claire was a kid. Yeah, he lived on the fancy face iv for a really long time.

Ben: What? The iv?

Ciara: Mm-hmm.

Ben: What the hell happened to fancy face I, ii, and iii?

Ciara: It’s a long story, but the point is, now you and i have our very own boat, babe. We can travel wherever and whenever we want and make some amazing memories on our own.

Shawn: That is awesome. Ben and ciara, they’re gonna love having a boat.

Jan: Uh, hello, shawn and i also just had a baby. Where’s our boat?

Julie: The titanic would be appropriate.

Shawn: I–

[Sighs] I remember how excited belle and I were to travel around the world, you know, on the fancy face iv with claire. Those were some of the best times of our lives. God, it feels like it was just yesterday.

Julie: Darling, don’t worry. You and belle are gonna have lots of wonderful adventures. You’ll see. I know things might seem a little thorny at the moment, but don’t worry. There’s no power in the world that’s gonna stop the two of you from being together.

Ej: Belle, you and i have something special. These past few months, getting to know you, growing closer, it’s meant a lot to me, and I want that to continue.

Belle: It’s just–the problem is just–it’s so mixed up. It’s so complicated. How much of this is about sticking it to our exes and how much of it is actually about us?

Ej: Well, think of it this way– if I cared more about hurting sami, wouldn’t I have told her that you and I had kissed? When she said that she was getting married to lucas, wouldn’t I have thrown it in her face that you and I were about to go upstairs together? But I didn’t do those things because, when it comes down to it, this has nothing to do with samantha. It’s none of her damn business. It’s ours because this is about you and me. Belle, what you and I have is complicated, but we’re not kids anymore. Life is complicated. We’ve got baggage, as they say, a lot of it. But I don’t care about that. I want this to work. I want you.

Allie: So when are you guys getting remarried?

Sami: Oh, we haven’t had a chance to talk about when.

Lucas: I vote for as soon as possible, you know? Even tonight would be nice.

Sami: Well, I have to file the divorce papers, you know?

Allie: Oh, ej signed those?

Sami: Yeah, it went really well.

Allie: You’re kidding, right?

Sami: Right, I’m totally kidding, but at least it’s done.

Allie: Yeah, that’s great. I mean, you guys should get remarried while you’re both in town, and henry can be your ring bearer!

Sami: Oh, I love that idea.

Lucas: Yeah.

Allie: I guess the only thing would be figuring out how to be sensitive to aunt jennifer.

Sami: Yeah. Yeah, of course. I still can’t believe what happened to abby.

Allie: Yeah, it’s really awful. That’s actually why I was coming to see you, dad. How are you holding up?

Lucas: Um, I’m fine. I’m just–you know, I’m worried about your aunt.

Allie: Yeah. I just hope that they find the monster who did this and lock them up forever.

Sami: Mm-hmm.

Lucas: Yeah. Yeah, we all do.

Allie: Well, I’m sorry that I kind of brought the mood down, but let’s go celebrate!

Sami: Yes. You know what, let’s go to the pub and break the news to kate and my dad.

Allie: Okay. So what kind of dress are you thinking, mom?

Sami: Something very expensive. Just kidding. I mean, not really, but sort of kidding.

Lucas: You can’t blame this on losing adrienne or your sons. It’s all on you, you complete loser. You’re weak, you’re pathetic, and you’re a complete embarrassment. Ow! Ow! Ow! What the hell happened to my hand? I can’t remember. I can’t remember anything after I polished that bottle off. Think. Come on, think, you idiot. Think. I can’t remember anything after I fell off the wagon, but obviously, I hurt my hand. Please, god, don’t let me have hurt anyone else. If your moderate to severe crohn’s disease

Evan: I can’t believe zoey would move my son halfway across the world and not consult me! What the hell was she thinking?

Orpheus: Well, she probably was thinking you’d react like this.

Evan: How should I react? She took my son away!

Orpheus: Look, I’m not defending your sister, but she does have full legal custody and she was under no obligation to get your approval or, frankly, even tell you.

Evan: I’m gonna call her. I’ll get her to bring him back. She’ll listen to reason.

Orpheus: Yeah, I wouldn’t hold my breath for that, but I think you should focus on a family matter that’s a little closer to home.

Evan: What does that mean?

Julie: Hello, lovebirds.

Ciara: Grandma julie.

Julie: I come bearing gifts from your mom, who said she was going to call you.

Ciara: Yes, and she did. I was actually just telling ben about the boat.

Ben: Yeah, we’re excited. It’s so generous.

Julie: Yes. Well, there you go, sweethearts.

Ciara: Wow.

Julie: Well, it’s ready when you are. It’s in the marina. It’s in the water.

Ciara: Ah, so these are the keys to the fancy face v?

Julie: I think your mother has another name in mind, which I don’t understand because it’s misspelled and you two are married.

Ciara: Oh, grandma, it’s a play on our squish name.

Julie: Your squish name?

Ciara: Yeah, you know, when couples combine their names. You know how angelina jolie and brad pitt were known as brangelina?

Julie: Oh, yeah. That’s called a portmanteau, honey.

Ben: Ah. Well, then you and doug would be jug. Not a–not a fan?

Ciara: Mm, what about dulie?

Julie: What about doug and julie? I mean, it’s been catchy for over 50 years.

Ben: All right, all right. Dulie noted.

[Laughter]

Ciara: So what do you think, you big goof?

Ben: I think I am going to love “living in cin.”

Belle: I don’t know, ej. This all just feels like a big mistake.

Ej: You’re legally separated. I’m essentially divorced. There’s nothing stopping us from giving into our feelings. Hmm? Unless you don’t feel the same way as I do.

Belle: [Sighs] I feel the same. I just–I don’t want us to get together for the wrong reasons.

Ej: All right. I understand. I don’t want to put you under any pressure or make you feel used. Maybe we can–maybe we can take some time to think this over.

Belle: You know what? I have spent my entire life thinking things through, and look at where it’s gotten me. I know what I want.

It’s started. Somewhere between a cuddle

Ben: Give our best to lani.

Ciara: Yeah, I really hope the judge goes easy on her.

Julie: Oh, please, god. And give little bo a great, big kiss from his great-grandmother.

Ciara: Okay, will do.

Julie: Love you both so much.

Ciara: Aw, love you.

Ben: Bye.

Ciara: [Sighs] Okay, ben. It is so tempting to just run down to the marina right now to go check out the boat, but we should probably wait till the morning, right?

Ben: I mean, unless you’re too excited to wait.

Ciara: Oh, no, I can wait. It’s just–we should probably plan a little trip soon.

Ben: Why a little trip?

Ciara: What do you mean?

Ben: I mean, your parents took shawn sailing around the world, and then shawn and belle took claire. What if we did the same thing with bo?

Sami: Can’t decide how I feel about your mom’s reaction to our news.

Lucas: What do you mean?

Sami: Well, she was a little subdued, don’t you think? I mean, I thought we had gotten past our…

Lucas: What, little thing where you hate each other to death?

Sami: I was gonna find a nicer way of putting it, but yes.

Lucas: Well, you know, I think that she kind of knew I was gonna propose anyway, so she wasn’t that shocked. I wouldn’t read too much into it.

Sami: I guess.

Lucas: Plus, I have enough enthusiasm to go around anyway.

Sami: I bet you do.

[Tender music]

Ej: Wait, wait, wait. Are you sure this is what you want?

Belle: Make love to me.

Jan: Do you think that we can go down to the nicu to visit shawn christian again? I know that it hasn’t been that long, but I already miss him.

Shawn: Yeah, yeah. Yeah, of course. I mean, I miss the little guy too. You want me to get this for you?

Jan: Shawn, I promise you, I’m going to be a great mother to our son. And I’m aware that I’ll probably have to go back to prison and it’ll kill me, but at least that he has you to look after him. You’re gonna be a great father to our son.

Evan: I don’t know what other family matter you’re talking about, but nothing is more important than my son.

Orpheus: I am talking about your son. Your other son.

Evan: What other son?

Orpheus: The one you conceived with jan spears.

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