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Days Transcript Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Posted on March 4, 2025March 23, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[gentle music]

Come home soon, my love. I miss you so. [knocking] [clears throat] Come in.

Dr. Evans, your next appointment just called and canceled.

Roz? I hope everything’s all right.

Oh, yeah. She, um–she just said it was something about childcare.

Oh, yes. Well, I understand that. Please make sure we find the time for her this week.

Of course. You have the next hour free. Would you like me to pick you up something for lunch?

Uh, no. No, think I’ll just go to the cafeteria. Thanks. 2

OK. Well, if you change your mind, let me know.

I will. Oh, Cat. You never told me how things went with you and Chad. [solemn music]

No, you can tell the people at Basic Black that goodwill is only going to get them so far. Yeah, if they want a full-page advertorial on their new collection, then it’s going to cost them. No, tell them exactly what I said.

[clears throat]

Sorry, Leo. I didn’t see you there.

No, you were too busy going all William Randolph Hearst on your staff.

Can I help you with something?

Very much so. First off, I wanted to thank you again for hiring me back at “The Spectator,” as a legitimate reporter this time. Your faith in me means the world.

Why does it feel like you’re buttering me up?

[laughs] I can’t get anything past you, Chadwick. I need your approval on a story I’m working on that is going to make our next issue fly off the newsstands.

Oh, I can’t wait to hear the pitch.

Mm, you say that now, but this might hit a little close to home. [mellow music]

Hey.

Hey, yourself.

Mm. It’s been a while. Haven’t seen you since, uh–

Since you dumped me to go be with Stephanie?

Oh, hello, you.

Hey.

Here to have lunch with your mom?

I’m here for business, actually. I’m helping to raise awareness about the hospital’s financial situation. So I just came to drop off the presentation deck so that my mom could help court more donors.

Well, we are definitely lucky to have your expertise. I can’t even believe that the hospital shutting down is a possibility. 7

I know, I know. I mean, I get that everything is about money at the end of the day.

Yeah, but this is–this is so much more than a business. I mean, what about the patients, or all of the people that work here who are going to lose their jobs?

Don’t tell me you’re already looking for a new gig. We need you to be here and stay positive for everyone else.

No. No, no, no. I’m not job-hunting. I mean, I’m– I’m one of the lucky ones. Xander said that, um, he would, uh, “take care of me” if the hospital goes under.

Oh. Somehow I doubt you liked the sound of that.

Don’t even get me started. As if I went to eight years of medical school to be a kept woman.

[laughs] Well, I’m sure he meant well. He just–he didn’t want you to worry about money.

Yeah, yeah. It’s one of the advantages to being married to a CEO. Or should I say co-CEO.

Speaking of, how has Xander been getting along with Philip since you decided not to tell him that Victor’s letter was a forgery? [pensive music]

I come bearing great news, bro. Our CFO confirms we have the cash reserves for a major acquisition.

Great.

[sighs] Wow. Your excitement is palpable. Come on, this is fantastic. We’re one step closer to taking over DiMera.

I’m afraid it might not matter unless we get answers.

About?

Why Victor’s letter named you as his heir.

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

I thought that you were– I thought you were fine with keeping the secret about the forgery. Did you change your mind?

No, no. Philip and I aren’t together anymore. His lying and scheming aren’t my problem.

OK. So what is this about?

[exhales]

I guess I’m still pissed that he made Belle and me complicit in his fraud. I’m mad at him, not you.

Um, does that mean that you still won’t say anything?

[sighs] Philip’s done enough damage. It would–it would blow up too many lives if I did, to say nothing of your marriage. How would Xander feel if he found out that you knew that he was conned out of half his birthright?

You’re reading Dad’s letter again. Why?

Clarity, I suppose. Why did he tell you he wanted you to run the company, but then never bothered to change his will?

Come on. Are we really dredging this up again? I thought we were in a good place, or at least a better one.

I’m not jockeying for power. Don’t worry. I’ve made peace with the fact that this is what our father wanted. It’s just if we’re successful in acquiring DiMera, there could be regulatory hurdles. We might have to explain why we chose to share power. And to do that, we need to get inside Victor’s headspace.

Regulatory hurdles? That’s a long way away, don’t you think?

I wouldn’t be so sure. I have a feeling that our plans are about to gain some major traction.

Why is that?

Well, I have a special guest visiting us today. One that could be instrumental in our efforts to take everything the DiMeras hold dear.

“Children of the Phoenix– Fall of Haus DiMera”?

Intriguing title, no? I originally went with “Demigods, Dalliances, and DiMeras,” but the alliteration failed to convey the proper gravitas.

Leo, this isn’t a first pitch. It’s a–it’s a first draft on a hit piece about my family.

A hit piece? After what they did to Jeremy Strong, I would never. Think of it as an in-depth exposé on the DiMeras.

You want to know what? You want to write a book, be my guest. But this–this isn’t relevant to my paper.

It’s extremely relevant, and timely. My source at the Salem PD says that EJ and Kristen are both up to their necks in Ava’s kidnapping.

OK, then one of– one of our court reporters will cover it if it goes to trial.

Please! The former DA and the CEO of a multinational company both facing federal charges? You don’t bury that story next to coupons for canned goods. That is a splashy, multifaceted feature that practically writes itself.

OK, well, if it writes itself, what the hell do I need you for?

I said practically. And I didn’t even get to the part yet about Rachel’s disappearance, or Kristen’s kooky mother hiding out in that gothic mansion. [inhales sharply] Chadwick, we print this story and you can bet every hair on that perfectly coiffed head of yours that “Dateline” is going to option this. We are talking a full-length episode, a companion podcast. I could promote this on “Maddow.”

OK, just–just stop.

You’re killing it, aren’t you?

No. No, I’ll publish it. On the front page. [dramatic music]

So it was really cool that, you know, Chad and I were able to get on the same page with everything. The fancy gala, it just felt wrong for this type of fundraiser.

Well, as much as I enjoy getting all dressed up and sipping champagne, I think I agree. Yeah, galas are expensive. And we want every dime to go right to the hospital.

Precisely. That is what Chad totally understood, and he said that we could do another brainstorming session this afternoon. And he has agreed to put the full weight of “The Spectator” behind spreading the word, so it’s amazing.

Mm. Heartwarming to see everybody come together this way, willing to help the hospital. But I think we do have to acknowledge our limits.

Well, what do you mean? 22

I don’t want to make you uncomfortable by having you and Chad work so closely together. Especially after you’ve, you know, told him how you feel.

Oh. Thank you, Dr. Evans. I really appreciate that. But I–I realized I’m over Chad. And I told him as much, so it’s all good.

Oh, OK. So wait, were you lying to him or to yourself?

You’re going to print my story?

Yeah, that’s what I said, isn’t it?

This is fantastic!

Hey, look, listen to me. If you think this is going to be a ticket just to get back into screenwriting, forget it, OK? You’re a journalist now, which means you need to adhere to the standards of this newspaper. Do you understand me?

Yes, of course. What are they? 24

Fact-checking, triple-sourcing, vetting every single statement that is made in this thing, all right? I don’t want you to forget that my brother is a lawyer, and he is not afraid of litigation.

OK, I will steer clear of anything libelous.

Good. I want you to run it by legal. And I have one more condition.

What’s that?

Rachel Black, my niece. She’s a minor. Leave her out of it. Are we clear?

Crystal. Thank you for trusting my instincts, Chadwick.

You’re welcome. Don’t make me regret it.

Don’t leave me in suspense. Who’s this special guest of yours?

Well, I’ve been thinking more about that conversation we had the other day.

Care to be more specific?

About which DiMera board members we could sway to join our side.

But we determined the DiMeras and Peter could never be flipped. So that’d just leave…

Me. [tense music]

I hate lying to Xander, but it is for the greater good.

You do keep saying that. Do you really believe that, though?

Yes. Yes, I do. Look, I love my husband more than anything, but Xander is the personification of “absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

Sounds like Philip, too.

Oh, yes. Both of Victor’s sons got that ruthless trait from him. But if they are forced to share Titan and play nice, it’ll curb each other’s most reckless impulses.

If they don’t kill each other first.

But that’s the thing. They’re actually acting like brothers. Xander even asked Philip to move back into the mansion.

He did?

OK, yes, so it was to make it seem like they were a united front. But still, everything is working out the way I’d hoped.

That’s great, Sarah. I just hope nothing happens to change that, for your sake and mine. Things are going really well with Alex. I doubt that he would be too happy to know that I kept quiet about all this.

So then we’re in agreement. For the greater good. 30

Yeah, for the greater good. [mellow music]

Look, Joy, about what you said earlier.

Just forget about it.

No. You’re absolutely right. I acted like a total jackass, and… I’m sorry. I handled that entire situation in the worst way possible, and you didn’t deserve that.

It was just a fling. I’ll get over it. [laughs]

You’re giving me a lot more grace than I deserve. Thank you. You’ve barely touched your food.

Yeah. Yeah, I don’t really, um– don’t really have much of an appetite lately. I think I’m just a little stressed figuring out my next move now that “Body and Soul” is no longer an option.

Mm. 32

Did you hear they recast our roles?

What? No, actually, I didn’t.

Well, we didn’t really give him much of a choice.

[laughs] True. But I mean, it’s going to be weird watching some new guy play Arrow.

Yeah. Yeah, tell me about it. They asked me to move with them to LA, but I kept them waiting for too long, and the show must go on. 33

I guess so. Well, there will be other roles.

In Salem?

Eh.

Doubtful.

Yeah.

I’m not even really sure acting is my next step anyways, so… But I digress. You should go. You don’t want to keep Stephanie waiting too long.

[laughs] How would you even know–

I saw them put two sets of utensils in your bag. 34

Good eye. Take care of yourself, Joy.

You too.

[door clicks close] I guess I shouldn’t be wasting any food now that I’m unemployed. [jazzy music]

Oh, God. Ugh! [tense music]

Ah, delicious. [chuckles]

That’s is vintage pu-erh tea. I understand it’s your favorite.

Indeed it is.

Well, I had Henderson prepare it for you especially. The least you deserve after your long flight from Hong Kong.

Well, the Titan jet made the trip much more comfortable, as well as the luxury car service you sent to pick me up from your family airfield.

We aim to please.

You are aware I could have arranged my own travel. So clearly, you want something.

Well, that is the nature of business, I’m afraid. But as for the travel arrangements, we just needed as few people as possible to know that you were visiting us in Salem today.

Well, let’s stop this cloak and dagger routine. Why go through all this trouble to have an audience with me? 37

My brother and I have a proposition for you.

Hmm.

[knocking on door] – * It’s me *

* Come in *

* Mm, I come bearing food *

Ooh, you read my mind.

I figured my hard-working, beautiful girlfriend could use a little burger break. 38

Mm, I could kiss you.

Ah.

In fact, I will.

Ah. Mm.

Mm.

Mm. [smooching]

[chuckles] Yes!

Dig in.

Mm.

[sighs] So… [clears throat] Full transparency. I ran into Joy at the pub. 39

Oh. Oh, and the chowder made it home and wasn’t dumped on your head?

Yeah. Yeah, it was a little awkward at first, but I just apologized, and she got some things off her chest, and we got to an OK place.

Really?

Yeah. She even wished us well. 40

[exhales] That’s a relief.

Yeah.

I was still feeling bad about the way that all of that went down.

Me too. You know, in the end, Joy and I weren’t really all that serious, but– [sighs] She just wants to put it behind her, which means we should too.

Sounds like a plan. [soft music]

Joy. You feeling all right?

I’m, uh–no, I’m not feeling so great.

Nausea?

Yeah. Yeah, I wasn’t very hungry and then I had one bite of my lunch and I, uh–well, I–

Oh, OK. Well, um, how long has your appetite been off?

Um, a few days. You don’t think this has anything to do with me getting poisoned, do you?

Oh, gosh. Uh, well, given how long ago that was, I sincerely doubt it. But you know, let’s get you an exam room because there’s a stomach flu going around, so it could probably be that or–

Morning sickness? Could I be pregnant? – Wow. Guest you managed to fill that time slot after all.

Only asking as a colleague.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, a colleague who also happens to be a world-renowned psychiatrist. I really don’t know why I thought I was going to be able to pull one over on you.

I don’t either.

[laughs] 44

So you do have feelings for Chad?

Yes, but it doesn’t matter. It’s–nothing can ever come of it, right? And it’s so much better that Chad doesn’t know. Because that way, it doesn’t get in the way of us planning the fundraiser. [phone rings]

Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve got to take this. Do you mind?

Oh, no, of course. 45

Shane, thank you so much for checking in. Do you have anything on John’s information, and his whereabouts that– what do you mean? I don’t understand. What is happening here? OK, OK. OK. Just let me know as soon as you hear anything, please. Please. [soft dramatic music]

Dr. Evans, I did not mean to eavesdrop, but is everything OK?

No, everything is not OK. My husband is missing.

[sighs] I just sent my draft off to legal, and I have no doubt they will deem my story is fit to print.

Let’s hope. [curious music] Is there something else, Leo?

Actually, I have some other story ideas I would love to run past you.

Great. It’s going to have to wait. Cat Greene’s coming over. We have a meeting that I need to prep.

Cat Greene? Why would you be taking a meeting with the woman who pretended to be your dead wife?

Missing? What do you mean?

John… John is missing in action. [sighs] Most people that are close to us are aware… that John does undercover work, but he has gone radio silent for a very long time. I reached out and got special permission to talk to him.

But that didn’t happen?

No. It seems that even his handler has lost contact with him, which means either he– he has gone rogue, which he is wont to do, or that– or that something terrible has happened to him. [somber music]

Well, um, pregnancy could be a possibility.

I’m late, but that’s not uncommon for me. I was really trying not to think about it, but after I got sick today, I…

Um, when was the last time that you were sexually active?

A month ago, when I was still with Alex Kiriakis. I’m sure he and his new girlfriend would be thrilled if I’m knocked up.

Hey, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, all right? Let’s just, uh, find out if you really are pregnant, OK? Come on.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Mm.

Mm. So in addition to my awkward run-in with Joy, I got some more upsetting news. [scoffs] “Body and Soul” recast my role.

[sighs] I’m sorry. Does this mean that you’re regretting your decision not to follow the show to LA?

No. Absolutely not. I think that whole acting thing was, like, some weird detour for me. Besides, I have a hard enough time staying away from you and I live across the hall. How the hell would I manage across the country?

[laughs] Well, why do you still seem bummed about this? 53

Mm, I don’t know. I think now I’m just finally realizing that now that I don’t have the show to fall back on, it’s just driving home how… directionless I am right now.

Directionless?

I just need to find my purpose again. Or at the very least, a job.

Well, I know of one place you could look for one. 54

Yeah? Are you hiring an assistant? Because I can make this food delivery happen every single day.

[laughs] No, that’s not what I meant.

Oh.

What do you think about going back to Titan? [tense music]

What if I told you that Titan Industries is interested in acquiring DiMera Enterprises?

Then I would tell you, you wasted your time, not to mention an egregious amount of jet fuel. DiMera is not for sale.

No, but with enough shareholders on our side, we could gain majority control.

[scoffs] A hostile takeover? The family will not side with you. At a minimum, you would need my vote, which I assure you, you will not get. Have a good day, gentlemen.

Wait, Mr. Shin, please. [clears throat] What if we give you a position of power in the new regime? Look, DiMera is in a crisis, thanks to Kristen. Your CEO is a sociopath.

So was your father, but he was good for the bottom line.

But can you say the same for Kristen? Or EJ and Tony’s recent stints as head of the company? I–I mean, if they had delivered, we’d be having a different conversation. But time and time again, they’ve proven themselves liabilities to you and the other shareholders. I mean, I can barely keep track of all their scandals.

Kristen was just accused of kidnapping a woman. Plus there’s the rumors of EJ’s involvement.

Did you fly me all this way to deal with idle gossip?

It’s more than gossip. What’s going to happen to the share price if the CEO is tried and convicted, and the only other family member waiting in the wings is also implicated?

What makes you believe that Titan would be any less chaotic? It’s not even clear which of you Victor truly wanted to be his successor.

That’s true, isn’t it? His will and the letter he left, they completely contradict each other. It doesn’t make any sense. But when faced with that fact, Philip and I put aside our differences for the good of the company and its shareholders. Can you really say that Stefano’s heirs would be capable of doing the same? So Mr. Shin, are you in or are you out?

It’s the not knowing that’s the worst part, isn’t it?

Yes, it is. [soft dramatic music]

You know, when I didn’t know if my mom was alive or dead…

It was agony. It was like a constant barrage of just worst-case scenarios consuming my every thought. But I did find my mom. And if a miracle can happen for us, why can’t it happen for you and John?

We have faced and survived greater odds than this. But I guess there is a time when… people’s luck just runs out, even John’s. I don’t know what I will do if anything happens to him. [breathes deeply] Whew. Sorry for being unprofessional.

Unprofessional? We talk about my love life on a regular basis. I would hardly call our relationship a professional one. [chuckles] And you’ve been there for me through some of the worst of my moments. If you think for a second that I’m not going to return the favor, then you don’t know me at all, Dr. Evans. [gentle music]

Look, not that it’s any of your business, but Cat and I, we’re working together on a fundraiser to save the hospital.

Aw. So she’s gone from grifter to philanthropist?

I’m sorry, what’s that saying about the grifters that live in glass houses?

Fair enough. I just don’t want this woman hurting you again. Are we sure we can trust her?

[laughs] OK, look, I appreciate your concern. But, uh–but you know what? We’re just doing our best to get past everything, OK? Well, she was being manipulated by Clyde, Leo.

I get that. But a decent person wouldn’t then plant roots here in Salem, and they certainly wouldn’t play party planner with the guy they conned into marrying.

The marriage was annulled.

Because she was lying about her identity!

OK, you know what? She doesn’t have feelings for me, OK? 65

Why do you not seem thrilled about that?

What are you talking about, not seem thrilled? I’m–I’m relieved, OK? Cat and I, we could never work. OK, you know what? Just stop. [stammers] She doesn’t have feelings for me. And this–that– it’s strictly professional.

If you say so, Chadwick. [shudders]

I must say, you put forth a very tantalizing offer.

I fear there’s a but coming.

I’m a firm believer in honesty. I’ve been on the board of DiMera since Stefano himself ran the company, and I’m not comfortable about going behind his daughter’s back this way.

Well, business is rarely comfortable.

And your loyalty is not being returned in kind. EJ sat on evidence that could have brought your son’s killer to justice for months.

To say nothing of the way Gabi treated him before that, and how Kristen protected her.

Gabi broke Li’s heart into a million pieces. I often wonder if he’d still be alive if he hadn’t had the misfortune of being involved with her.

If you ask me, the DiMeras have been taking your loyalty for granted.

And just to be clear, Mr. Shin, regarding our proposal– while my brother and I would remain co-CEOs of the combined enterprise, you and you alone, sir, would oversee the DiMera holdings.

I would need my position guaranteed in writing.

Is that a yes?

I’m in.

This is fantastic news, Mr. Shin.

I need to pitch this to my associates. And if we want to keep this secret, I should do this in person.

Our driver will take you to the airstrip right now. The jet should be refueled by now.

I’ll get back to you. I must say, I’m impressed.

Phil, you knocked that out of the park.

You were pretty damn awe- inspiring yourself there, Xan.

I know that. But seriously, we couldn’t have made that happen without you. Maybe we make a good team after all.

I should get back to the office.

What for? Let’s celebrate.

You go on ahead. There’s a whole new set of numbers to crunch now. Our CFO’s head is going to spin.

Well, don’t work too hard. [soft music]

This is what you wanted all along, isn’t it? Your two sons bringing out the best in each other. The DiMeras won’t know what hit them.

Titan?

Uh-huh. You liked working there last year. You were happy, weren’t you?

Hmm. Yeah. [phone beeps]

Oh.

That work?

Mm. Yeah, my mom’s having trouble editing the deck I made. 72

Oh, no. Can you just talk her through it?

Uh, no. Trust me, it’ll be quicker if I just do it myself.

OK.

But we’ll talk more about this later.

Yeah.

And think about it. Maybe your passion has always been with the family business.

Yeah. Thank you. 73

Yeah.

[sighs] Tell Mom I said hi.

I will.

So what happens now?

Well, my nurse is bringing down your sample.

God, please let it come back negative. The last thing I need right now is a baby.

Let’s just– let’s try to stay calm until we know what you’re dealing with, OK? Just remember that you have options. You are in charge of what happens to you and your body. Never forget that.

Yeah. Thank you. I’m–I’m just–I’m scared.

I understand. I’m here for you, OK? No matter what the test says.

[knocking]

Hey, there you are. 75

Sorry. I, um–I got caught up with Dr. Evans. That’s why I’m late.

Is everything OK?

Um, no. No, it’s not OK. I don’t want to speak out of turn, but I know that you and Dr. Evans are close friends.

Yeah, more than friends. She’s family. Especially after– after her being there for me and my kids after we lost Abby.

OK, well, um, you may need to return the favor.

What’s wrong?

Dr. Evans just got really bad news about her– about her husband. [soft dramatic music]

Roman. [water sloshing, bell clanging]

It’s Marlena.

Yes.

Oh, Doc, it’s– it’s you. Oh, my God, it’s you. Oh, my–oh, my God. Oh, my God.

I can’t count the number of times our love has brought us back together. I hope we get to have it again. 78

Report back the second Mr. Shin is wheels down in Hong Kong. We need to time everything just right. Keep me posted. Alex, long time no see. I’m afraid your father isn’t home yet.

Well, that’s OK. I actually came by to see you.

Hmm.

I want to come back to Titan. [curious music] 79

Cookie?

What?

They’re supposed to be a peace offering for my CFO. But you look like you could use one.

Oh. Thank you, Philip, but I’m– I’m not hungry.

Look, I know I’m not your favorite person because of how things ended with Chloe. But I’ve known you since you were a kid, so if you need to talk or you need anything, I’m here.

Um, there is one thing that you could do for me.

Name it.

Are you hiring at Titan?

Hi, this is Dr. Kiriakis. I was wondering if you could do a personal favor for me and put a rush on a blood test for a patient of mine. Thank you so much. Yeah, it was just dropped off. A pregnancy test. Patient name: Wesley, Joy. [tense music]

Joy?

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Days Transcript Monday, March 3, 2025

Posted on March 3, 2025March 23, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

Holly, what are you doing here?

We need to talk… about what happened at the cabin.

Oh.

You said you had feelings for me.

Yeah, I did. But like I also said, I was hoping we could forget all about that.

And like I said, I couldn’t. And then Tate showed up, and we didn’t get to unpack all this.

Do we need to? I mean, I’m not sure if I have anything left to say.

Well, maybe you don’t, but I do.

Tate and I are both really excited that you’re interested in adopting our baby.

Well, we’re really excited as well.

Yes, yes. Very.

So we told Sophia’s mother about you, and she really wants to meet you. So are you free for lunch? I know it’s short notice.

Yeah, you know, as it turns out, we live in a mansion with cooks and servants, so we can handle short notice.

Yeah, and we’re really eager to meet her too.

Um, so there’s just one or two things that you should probably know beforehand.

Okay. Yeah, yeah, we’re– we’re listening.

Uh, so–so, um– do you remember how I told you that Mrs. Choi is searching for a couple with good Christian values?

Yeah.

Oh, I remember.

Well, uh, Sophia might have oversold you guys a little bit.

Oh. Uh, how much is a little bit? [quirky music]

Let’s just say we’re gonna need all the prayers we can get.

Well, I wish I could have been there for your mother’s arraignment, Kristen, but it just didn’t seem wise given the Ava of it all. I hope you’re right that she keeps quiet about all this for Brady and Rachel’s sake. Rafe? Don’t worry about him. Rolf’s serum worked a little too well. Total amnesia. As long as she keeps it to herself, we should be in the clear. [chuckles] Good luck. [phone beeps] [exhales] [chuckles] Oh, I couldn’t have planned this better myself. The police think that Rafe is Arnold pulling some kind of con. Not even Rafe knows he’s himself. [knocks at door] Okay. [clears throat] [suspenseful music]

Paulina.

It’s Mayor Price to you.

[distant sirens wailing]

Gabi, you’re back already.

Yeah, and with the lab report. Thought you’d want to be here when I opened it. [soft tense music] Ready?

Well?

It’s not a match. Whoever I plucked that hair from isn’t related to me. Which means the guy who left you at the altar, the one who helped EJ frame you–

Isn’t Rafe.

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

So the man I almost married was some imposter?

I can’t believe that any of this is real. It all sounds completely insane.

But Steph was right. I mean, this all happened before. Rafe was replaced by a double who fooled everyone around him, even his own wife. I–

Oh, God, did he–

No. Whoever that man is, we haven’t shared a bed in months. Not since New Year’s.

Oh, thank God. That’s around the time EJ hired Rafe. The switch must have happened around then, right?

I don’t know. I don’t know what to think. I don’t know. All I know is that if I slow down and really process what’s happened to Rafe, to me, to all of us, I’ll break. And I can’t break. Not yet. Not until we find Rafe.

And bring Arnold Feniger to justice. 11

I mean, I know it makes the most sense that it’s him. But all those DNA results confirm is that the man I almost married is a stranger. It doesn’t prove that it’s Arnold.

But after the way Steph said he treated her, it’s the only thing about this that does make sense, especially since he was working for EJ. [tense music]

If you’re here to see Johnny and Chanel–

Mm, I’m here to see you, EJ. I’ve given a lot of thought to the pitch you made to me on Valentine’s Day to hire you as DA. You made a pretty persuasive argument.

Did I?

Mm. As you pointed out, Jada Hunter championed Belle Black as the new district attorney. But, um, since Jada’s corruption has been exposed–

Belle could be compromised as well. 13

Oh, I believe Belle to be a person of integrity. But the optics here aren’t good.

Does that mean you’re giving me my job back?

No, that doesn’t make a– a lick of sense, does it? I mean, why would I ever appoint a DA whose ass is going straight to prison? [tense music]

A woman’s bible study group? 14

That you lead.

Ah.

But you could just think of it as, uh, exaggerating your resume.

Yeah.

[laughs]

Look, Tate, it– it’s one thing to bend the truth, okay? Chanel and I do go to church, sometimes. But this is a full-on lie.

I know. And I–I get it. So if you wanted to back out now, we would understand. [gentle acoustic music]

What do you think?

I mean, I– I don’t love the idea of lying to Mrs. Choi.

No.

I know. I’m sorry.

But, uh, Johnny and I are ready to be parents, and I’ve looked at how long the wait lists are for adoption and surrogacy. And, well, when you said that you were willing to let us raise your baby, it just– it kind of felt like it was meant to be.

Wait, so you’re– you’re saying–

I’m–I’m saying that I will go along with your story, if Johnny agrees.

I’m in if you are. 17

That’s so awesome. Thank you.

Yes, thank you. Great. Uh, so– so I’ll just tell Mrs. Choi to meet us at your place. Does that still work?

Yeah. Yeah, let’s just, uh– let’s get this over with.

[laughs] Yeah. And that gives us just enough time, if we head home now, so that we can set up and we can get our story straight, huh?

God willing.

[laughs]

Was that too–too soon? [both laugh]

All right.

So I’ve been running through everything we said to each other at the cabin, and I’m just worried I left you with the wrong impression.

How so? 19

Well, you said you want me to forget your feelings towards me, and I said I couldn’t. But that doesn’t mean I share them.

Right.

Like, I’m flattered. Really, Doug, I am. But I have a boyfriend who I love so much.

Well, I’m really sorry that I put you in a weird position and that I made things awkward between us. And look, I totally get it if you think that we can’t be friends anymore.

Doug, stop. We are friends. And I’m not saying I want anything to change, just as long as you know friends is all we can ever be. [somber music]

Your friendship means the world to me. Of course I want to stay friends. Just friends. 21

Good. I’m glad.

And if it helps, I’ve already started to move on. Julie was very adamant about that.

Wait, you told Julie about me?

Don’t worry, don’t worry. Not by name. But even without knowing all the players, she still gives the best advice.

[laughs] Damn. Straight to the point, no filter. 22

Something like that.

Well, it’s nice to see that you and Julie have gotten so close.

Yeah, we have. Which makes me feel even worse about stealing your grandmother’s necklace. Especially because, well, Julie was just here telling me that her brother Steven sent her a letter swearing that he didn’t take it.

Did she believe him? 23

Yeah, she did. And now, she’s thinking about going to the police to find the real culprit, meaning I need to get that necklace back to her ASAP.

Okay. Well, how’s the search going?

Well, Leo was supposed to put me in touch with the guy who’s fencing it, but I haven’t heard back from him.

Have you figured out how you’re going to pay for it yet? 24

I’m hoping maybe he’ll let me pay in installments.

Mm.

I know, I know. It’s not a student loan, but it’s the only plan I have. That’s if this guy ever gets back to Leo.

Okay. Well, why don’t we go find Leo in person and give him a little nudge?

We?

Yes, we. We’re friends, right? 25

Yeah, I hope so.

Good.

But I just– I figured you had better things to do, like hang out with your boyfriend.

Tate has his hands full today. He found a couple that wants to adopt his and Sophia’s baby.

Damn. I was just hoping that I could get lunch with Holly. I was going to surprise her, given how much I’ve been flaking on her lately. 26

Well, I can run interference without you. I know this was my lie, after all.

No. No, this–this is way more important.

But won’t Holly be upset?

No. I mean, it’s not like we had firm plans anyway, and she’s been really amazing about the whole situation.

Must be nice to have someone you can lean on.

You know you do too. You have me. No matter what happens, Sophia, we’re in this together.

Thanks. That means a lot. [laughs] [sentimental music] So I’m–I’m going to go round up my mom, and I’ll see you at the DiMeras’.

Okay.

There must be a misunderstanding. My rear isn’t heading anywhere near a jail cell.

Please. You’re named in the highest-profile case in years. Ava Vitali accused you of aiding and abetting Rachel Blake in her kidnapping.

[chuckles] Ava has a long-standing grudge against me. She’ll say anything to get revenge.

Speaking of revenge, what about what you’ve done to Jada Hunter?

I haven’t done anything to her.

Oh, but there’s a theory floating around that you replaced her fiancé with an imposter.

That’s absurd.

Oh, is it? Am I supposed to believe that it was just a coincidence that you hired Fake Rafe to dig up dirt on Jada? And didn’t you, uh, try this scheme once before with Arnold Feniger?

Arnold Feniger is dead, or so I’m told. And even if I had an axe to grind against Jada, it wouldn’t have mattered if there was no therethere. Except there was. Concrete evidence that the former commissioner is just as dirty as the felons she put behind bars.

We’ll see about that.

Yes, we will. And the public will see that your administration has been in absolute freefall since you made the ill-advised decision to cut ties with me, a quantifiably successful DA, for personal reasons.

Personal reasons? Oh, hardly.

You didn’t have to like me. You just had to let me do my job. And instead, you have jeopardized your entire reelection. Mark my words, if Jada Hunter is convicted– and I suspect she will be– you will beg me to come back as your district attorney.

So do you really think that we can pull this off?

Well, that depends. How up are you on your bible verses?

Mm, pretty rusty.

Well, don’t worry about it, okay? Because we are just going to focus as much as we can on the truth, which is that we are good, decent people, Chanel. And this baby is going to grow up surrounded by love. All right? The most important thing is that Mrs. Choi sees that we’re all one big, happy family.

You arrogant son of a bitch! [tense music]

[exhales] I feel like such an idiot. I’m a detective. How did I not realize that my own fiancé was replaced by a different person?

Yeah, how do you think I feel? He’s my brother. I’ve known him my entire life.

Except I kept ignoring all the red flags. Ugh. That Arnold guy kissed me. You’d think that I would notice the difference then. [somber music] Rafe needs our help. We need to find him.

What?

If this has been going on for months, how do we know if Rafe is still alive? I mean, what if–

No. I would know if he were gone, and you would too. Listen to your heart. What is it telling you?

That he’s still out there, somewhere.

And we’re gonna find him together.

Well, that was disappointing.

Is it crazy that I was still holding out hope for the necklace still not to be sold?

No, not crazy at all. And there still is hope. I mean, Leo said he had tracked down who bought it, so– we’re gonna find Julie’s necklace, okay? I promise. [mellow acoustic music]

What’s going on here? [tense music]

You think I’m going to give you your job back? You led a recall petition against me, DiMera, so you can go straight to hell.

Mama, what is going on?

Your father-in-law is thirsty for his old job back. I was kindly explaining I wouldn’t rehire him in a million years.

Well, it didn’t sound very kind to me.

I, myself, have been nothing but cordial.

Yeah, sure you were, Elvis.

Okay, you know what? You guys, we do not have time for this right now. Amy Choi is on her way over here to have lunch with us.

And who is that?

You remember how I told you that we want to adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby? Well, Mrs. Choi is the grandmother of that baby.

Yes, and she gets the final say in all of this, so we need to make a good impression.

Oh, well, in that case, I’ll just get out of your hair, and you can get ready.

No, no, actually, please. It’s–it’s actually kind of perfect that you’re here because we need to show Mrs. Choi that we have strong family values.

Oh.

Yes, yes, yes. And having you and EJ here could help us, you know, prove that idea.

Oh. Huh, EJ and strong family values?

Hey, I never dumped my child on my sister to raise. How is Lani, by the way?

You keep my daughter’s name out of your mouth.

Okay, enough, both of you, all right? This is really, really important to us, all right? And so if you two cannot act civilly for just one lunch, then you both should leave.

Uh, I’m sorry, Chanel. I’ll be on my best behavior.

As will I.

Okay. Uh, good. So Chanel and I, we should probably go get changed. Uh, we’ll head upstairs. I trust you two are not going to kill each other?

You can count on us.

Well, thank you. [soft music]

For the record, I am so over you right now.

Yeah, well, you’re not exactly my favorite person either, but let’s try and keep it in check, shall we? We need to make a good impression for Mrs. Choi’s sake. [door clicks]

And our children.

Yeah.

I hope we’re not interrupting. [tense music]

Tate, hi. Uh, Doug and I were just talking.

About?

Nothing, really.

Well, it–it didn’t look like nothing. You were holding hands just now.

No, no, I was just supporting him as a friend.

What are you talking about?

Well, it’s not really my place to say.

Holly, it’s okay. We need to tell him the truth about everything. [tense music]

You don’t have to say anything.

It’s cool, really. Holly was just trying to make me feel better. I did something pretty awful, and the guilt was practically killing me.

Guilt about what? What did you do? 46

Doug–

I stole a necklace, a really expensive one.

So you’re a thief?

No. No, he’s not. He just–he made a mistake, and he’s trying to make it right.

And Holly’s been helping me do that.

Helping you? Wow. Helping you how? 47

Well, you see, the necklace was fenced, so we’re trying to track down who bought it. That way, he can return it to its rightful owner.

The rightful owner? You mean the person that he stole it from? Holly, did–you– are you sure that you want to get wrapped up in this? Like, you could really get in trouble here.

Tate, I know what I’m doing. I’m fine, okay? 48

Look, I have to go. Sophia and her mother are meeting Johnny and Chanel, and I feel like I should be there. But I really want to talk to you about this later. Alone.

Okay.

Oh, in the meantime, watch your purse. [tense music]

Why did you do that? Why did you just tell Tate you stole Julie’s necklace?

You’re not interrupting a thing. We’re just a little embarrassed, that’s all. You just caught us talking about how we wanted to make a good first impression.

Oh, I understand. This is all a little nerve-racking.

Your butler let us in. I hope that’s okay. 50

More than okay.

Johnny and Chanel, they’re upstairs getting ready. I’m Paulina Price, Chanel’s mother.

Of course. I know who you are, Madam Mayor.

Oh, please. Call me Paulina.

Amy Choi. And this is my daughter, Sophia.

And I’m EJ, Johnny’s father.

Uh, we haven’t officially met, but I used to hang here with Holly sometimes.

And I’ve been friendly with your wife for some time.

His wife?

Yes, Nicole and I are both pretty active in our daughters’ lives. Lots of carpooling and PTA meetings. I haven’t seen her in ages, though. Will she be joining us?

Yes, EJ, will she be joining us?

No, I’m afraid not. 52

Uh, Holly’s mom and Mr. DiMera got a divorce last year.

Nicole lives in Paris now.

I see. I’m sorry.

Oh, no, no. No need to be sorry. No, no. I hear she– she’s really happy. Thriving, even.

[chuckles] While I do wish Nicole the best, we would still be married if it were up to me. The sanctity of marriage is very, very important to me. But alas, there was nothing I could do. She left me for another man.

How terrible.

Mm. A defrocked priest, if you can imagine.

Look, EJ, please, let’s not bore Mrs. Choi with the details of your divorce. Let’s talk about more cheerful topics.

Oh, he’s not boring me. And I appreciate your honesty, EJ. [light suspenseful music]

Mrs. Choi. Hi, Johnny DiMera. Pleasure to meet you.

Likewise.

I assume that you’ve all met?

Yes, we have. And your father was just telling us about his divorce from Nicole. 55

Oh, he was? Yeah, uh–yes, that was very unfortunate. But I can assure you that Chanel and I are not headed for the same fate. We are in this for the long haul. In fact, we’re hoping that, um, Tate and Sophia’s baby could be our first step towards growing our family.

I’m happy to hear that. But choosing the right adoptive parents for my grandchild is no small matter to me. Before I make any decisions, we should all get to know each other better.

Oh, Chanel and I couldn’t agree any more. In fact, I’m sure my wife will be joining us shortly.

Here I am. Sorry to keep you all waiting.

We need to play this right. We need to prove that the man in custody is Arnold, then we can use it as leverage. 57

And force him to tell us where Rafe is. So what are we waiting for? I’ll drive us to the station.

No, he’ll–he’ll just stick to his amnesia story, to say nothing of the fact that he’s lawyered up.

Give me ten minutes alone with him. He’ll beg for mercy and cop to everything.

That’s a one-way ticket to getting all the charges tossed. Going through Arnold is a dead end. [pensive music] 58

Then we don’t go through Arnold. There’s one other person that can lead us to Rafe.

EJ.

Mm-hmm.

He’s worked with Arnold before. And if he knows anything about this, he’ll know where Rafe is.

But where? It’s not like he’d keep my brother in the mansion. There’s too many people living there. Any one of them could stumble upon him. – Jada. – Here you are. I knew I was right.

That would be a first. What are you doing down here?

Looking for you.

Fine. You’ve found me. Now tell me why.

You know why. I know exactly what you’re up to, EJ. [clattering] What was that noise? [tense music]

Jada.

EJ might not keep him in the mansion, but he might be keeping him under it.

[quirky tense music]

Would you care for another? 61

Oh, don’t mind if I do. Dare I ask for the recipe?

Oh, I couldn’t possibly take credit. We have a, uh–a staff full of people in the kitchen.

[chuckles]

Isn’t that great, Mom? The baby would have gourmet cooking every day.

Hey, hey. I’m sorry I’m late, everyone. Hope I didn’t miss– Anything.

Well, that’s okay, Tate. I told my mom that you were picking up the dessert.

Right. Yes. Yeah, yeah. And that’s what I did. I wanted to show off the amazing cookies that Chanel has at her bakery.

You own your own bakery?

Oh, uh, yes, I do. A lovely little space in the square. Maybe you’ve heard of it– Sweet Bits?

Oh. I always thought that name was a bit inappropriate. I’m not a fan of double entendres.

Oh. Oh, wow. You know, it never even crossed my mind.

[laughs nervously] Yeah. Yeah, I guess, uh, sometimes we’re just– we’re just too innocent for our own good, you know.

[chuckles]

Mrs. Choi, may I interest you in a drink?

Water, please.

Coming up.

Oh, Chanel, uh, that’s quite a lovely necklace.

Oh, well, thank you. My mother got it for me for my first communion.

[chuckles]

And what about you, EJ?

My mother is quite devout.

And your father?

[inhales sharply] Nothing was more important to him than eternal life.

How wonderful. And how lucky that Chanel and Johnny found partners whose families share similar values.

[laughs] Almost too good to be true. [chuckles]

Where the hell is my brother, you sick son of a bitch? [tense dramatic music]

Okay, for starters, I never said it was Julie’s necklace that I took. Tate has no idea that it has anything to do with the Hortons. And look, Tate clearly had the wrong idea about us, so I figured it would be better to just tell him the truth. Or at least part of it.

Still, that was really risky.

Yeah, maybe. But I’m not gonna ask you to lie to him.

Well, I don’t know what to say. Thank you.

Now, the only question is, is Tate gonna rat me out before I can make this right?

[tense music]

What’s happening?

No clue, but it cannot be good.

Maybe we can all discuss this at another time.

Or perhaps never. You both have a lot of nerve just barging in here.

We want answers, EJ. Where’s Rafe? 69

Dad, what are they talking about?

You haven’t heard? Your father kidnapped Rafe and replaced him with Arnold Feniger. Again.

I did no such thing.

Arnold Feniger is dead.

Yeah, that’s what we thought. But we just tested his DNA from the man in custody right now.

The guy who almost married Jada, who was working for your father, isn’t my brother.

Yeah, we think someone may have swapped him out months ago.

Dad…

please tell me you didn’t have anything to do with this. Not after what that guy did to Mom.

Of course I didn’t.

Then I guess you won’t mind if I take a look around in the tunnels.

[scoffs] This is absurd.

Johnny, would you show me to the tunnels?

Good heavens. What is going on here?

You can’t just come storming in here and snoop around– without a warrant, no less.

Who needs a warrant? I’m not a cop anymore, thanks to you. 72

If you have nothing to hide, you’ll let her go down there.

Johnny, would you show me to the tunnels?

Son, please.

Thank you, Johnny.

You know, uh, maybe we should just reschedule.

No. No need. Jada and Gabi will be leaving very soon, and I’ll expect an apology before they go. 73

[chuckles] I swear, if you hurt my brother–

I do not know anything about Rafe or Arnold Feniger.

You better be telling the truth. Because I swear to God, if I find out you had anything to do with the man who raped my mother, there will be hell to pay. [dramatic music]

[soft tense music]

Uh, she’s been down there a while. Maybe I should go check on her. [footsteps approaching]

Well, did you find Rafe?

No sign of him.

Ah, shucks. That’s because he was never there. Now, please, get the hell out of my house.

This isn’t over, EJ. We know you had something to do with this.

And once we find Rafe, you are gonna go to prison for the rest of your life.

[door clicks]

[clears throat]

More, uh, cookies, anyone? [chuckles]

You can trust Tate. He can keep a secret.

If he wants to.

What’s that supposed to mean?

It’s just–look, it’s very obvious that I’m not Tate’s favorite person, okay? He doesn’t know anything about me, except that he keeps catching me alone with you. Why would he keep it quiet for me?

You’re right. He wouldn’t. But he would for me. 77

Well, not if he thinks I’m gonna get you in trouble.

Let me just worry about Tate, okay? I’ll make him understand why this is so important. Besides, I doubt he’s giving it much thought today. He’s too busy focusing on making sure Mrs. Choi doesn’t run for the hills when she meets the DiMeras.

Come along, Sophia.

We haven’t even finished lunch yet.

I’ve lost my appetite. 78

Oh. Whatever is going on with Johnny’s father, that is no reflection on his son or my daughter. Now, you–you’ve got to believe that.

I don’t know what to believe. But what I do know is that the three of us need to have a long chat so we can reevaluate this situation. Now, let’s go. [soft dramatic music]

I’ll be in touch, I guess.

[sighs] There’s no way they’re gonna let us adopt that baby now, is there?

Mom, just please give Mr. DiMera a chance to explain himself.

She’s right, Mrs. Choi. It sounds like Gabi and Jada have got this totally wrong. 80

And Commissioner Hunter was the one all over the news, remember? So was Gabi a while back.

Even if they were wrong this time, Johnny admitted that his father was once mixed up with that horrible man. I’m sorry, but I am not stepping one foot back in that house of horrors. And I am certainly not giving Johnny and Chanel DiMera my grandchild. [tense music]

Well, thanks a lot, Dad. Pretty sure you just blew any chance we had of adopting Tate and Sophia’s baby.

How are you blaming me? Jada and Gabi were the ones who came storming in here with their baseless accusations.

Were they baseless?

Look at me, son. Hand to God, I’m not holding Rafe hostage. 82

[exhales] Really? Then why did I see you hanging out with Rafe around the holidays in this very room?

[sighs] Because I hired Rafe to investigate Jada. Obviously I couldn’t just come right out and tell you.

Except Rafe acted like he didn’t even know me. Was it Feniger the whole time? Hmm?

[scoffs] It must have been. No wonder he was so willing to uncover his fiancée’s corruption. [sighs]

So that’s your story, huh? You had no idea that Rafe was ever replaced?

That’s the truth.

Well, I hope to God it is. Because if I find out that you lied to me again about the man who violated my mother, you will never see me, you will never see Chanel, you will never see our family ever again. And I will never forgive you.

[tense music]

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Days Opinions For The Week Of February 24, 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Michele Johnson

Opinion Article

Shawn and Jada from Days

It’s so obvious that Chad and Cat had to work together to save the hospital. The writers had to come up with an excuse to have them together. You would think Chad wouldn’t want anything to do with her after what she did. She may have schemed to save her mother but that doesn’t change what she was willing to do. The writers should have come up with a better way to get Chad and Cat together.

Speaking of the writers, they are going overboard trying to make the audience believe that Stephanie is the only one with a brain in Salem. She was the only one who realized that Rafe could be Arnold. Gabi has been around him, but didn’t realize he could have been Arnold. Unless we remember it wrong, we thought Gabi was in town when Arnold was the first time. Gabi couldn’t be the one to figure it out. It had to be Stephanie. How many ways do we have to be told that Stephanie saves the day?

Jada wasted no time sleeping with Shawn. We know “Rafe” cheated on her, but she wasn’t right to do the same thing. She basically used Shawn to get over Rafe. Just because she said she was attracted to Shawn when they were partners doesn’t change that she used him. How was she any different from Rafe? Now that she knows that Rafe wasn’t himself, she cheated on him for nothing. We know the truth will come out eventually and she will expect Rafe to forgive him.

Why would Marlena expect Kayla to accept Cat so easily? Kayla was right to think Chad shouldn’t want to be around Cat after what she did. Marlena forgives everyone no matter what they do to her family and friends. This is the same person who embraced Ben after he tried to kill Will so it’s not a surprise that she would be Team Cat.

We don’t understand why it was so hard to believe that Arnold could be alive. People never die in Salem so they should know that it was possible that he could still be alive. Did they really have to be convinced that someone is still alive? Look at all the other people who have returned from the dead.

It was so convenient that EJ was able to get Rita to get rid of Arnold before he got busted. We know the writers had to come up with something to get EJ off the hook but that was too convenient. The same thing happened with Kristen. She conveniently talked Brady into convincing Ava not to press charges against Kristen for kidnapping her. The writers shouldn’t have come up with stories like these when it paints their characters into a corner.

EJ from Days

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Days Nitpicks & Flubs For The Week Of February 24, 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025March 2, 2025 by Michele Johnson

Nitpicks & Flubs

Leo from Days

Monday

-The music playing while Marlena and Cat were shown could be heard playing while Chad and Leo were show.

-Shawn could be heard talking to Jada while Alex and Stephanie were shown kissing.

-Gabi could be heard talking to Javi while Jada was shown.

-Leo could be heard talking to Chad while Marlena was shown.

-Why would Will call Alex to tell him about a birthday video with Sonny and Arianna when Sonny could have called himself? Alex is Sonny’s brother, not Will’s so you would think Sonny would have called him.

Tuesday

-Cat could be heard talking to Chad while Jada and Shawn were shown kissing.

-Alex could be heard talking to Stephanie while Cat was shown.

-Jada could be heard talking to Shawn while Cat was shown.

-Arnold could be heard talking to Gabi while Stephanie and Alex were shown.

-Shawn could be heard talking to Jada while Arnold and Savannah were shown.

Wednesday

-Why was it hard for Belle to believe that Rachel Blake was alive when her mother has returned from the death several times?

-Kristen could be heard talking to EJ while Belle and Brady were shown.

-Jada could be heard talking to Stephanie while Rafe was shown.

-Gabi could be heard talking to Arnold while Shawn was shown.

-Shawn could be heard talking to Jada and Stephanie while Arnold was shown.

-Brady could be heard talking to Belle while Kristen and EJ were shown.

-When did Ava become Brady’s girlfriend when they only went on one date?

Thursday

-Belle could be heard talking to EJ while Brady was shown.

-Marlena could be heard talking to Kayla while EJ was shown.

-In Wednesday’s episode, Rafe had dog tags on his neck, but in this episode, the tags were gone.

-EJ could be heard talking to Belle while Shawn and Jada were shown.

-Rafe could be heard talking to Shawn and Jada while Gabi was shown.

-Kayla could be heard talking to Gabi while Ava was shown.

Friday

-Sophia could be heard talking to Tate while Holly was shown.

-Marlena could be heard talking to Johnny while Tate was shown.

-Chanel could be heard talking to Paulina while Johnny was shown.

-The music in Doug’s scene could be heard while Holly was shown.

-Doug’s flashback could be heard before it was shown.

Doug III from Days

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Days Best Lines For The Week Of February 24, 2025

Posted on March 2, 2025 by Michele Johnson

Days of Our Lives Best Lines

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Best Lines by Michele and Cheryl

Chad: What’s up?
Leo: Well, I was on one of my therapy-recommended anxiety strolls and this was on my route.

(to himself)
Arnold: I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m bored. I’m bored with porn. I need the real thing.

(to Marlena about the hospital being sold)
Cat: The hospital’s going to board up the building and put a for sale sign on it?

(to Chad)
Leo: I’ve always considered myself to be very versatile, something of a Renaissance man, sort of like the Talented Mr. Ripley minus the murder and sadism but keeping in Jude Law and the luscious Italian scenery.

(to Chad)
Leo: Would you call Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights a one-off?

Jada: For some reason with Rafe, I missed the flags, all of them.
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Good morning, sweetheart.

Good morning, Grandma.

Ah. A diligent student here. Is that homework on a snow day?

Barely a snow day. There’s, like, two flakes out there. But yes, I am keeping busy. Seems like you’ve been keeping busy, too. I don’t think I saw you at all yesterday. 1

Uh, well, that’s because I took Julie to Chicago. An impromptu shopping spree. I was trying to lift her spirits. And this is her first Valentine’s Day without Doug.

That’s really nice of you.

Yeah, it was special for both of us. Speaking of which, I haven’t had a chance to ask you how was your Valentine’s Day with Tate? Was it everything you hoped for? [soft dramatic music] [soft upbeat music]

Sophia, hey. Hi. I was worried about you when you weren’t in school yesterday. Is everything OK?

Oh, yeah. I’m fine. Um, my mom forced me to stay home after all those cramps. And I’m glad that she did, actually, because I slept for, like, 24 hours. 3

That’s great. So you’re feeling better today?

Much. Um, my morning sickness is gone. So now I kind of just want to eat everything in sight. [chuckles] My mood’s been a lot better too. You know, now that my mom is finally saying she won’t stand in the way of an adoption. As long as she approves of the couple, of course. But still, I just– I feel like a huge weight has been lifted.

Well, then I have some great news for you.

You do? What is it?

I found a couple that wants to adopt our baby. [tender music] [siren wailing]] [knock on door]

Hey, Grandma. Is this a bad time?

Oh, hi, honey. Not at all. I’m always happy to see you. Come in.

Hey.

Oh, mm, mm. You made my day. [Johnny chuckles] Looks like you’re about to make somebody else’s day, too. Are you here to visit a patient?

Uh, yes, yes. These are for Chanel. [sparse somber music]

Oh, my baby.

Mama?

Oh. Oh, I’m sorry if I woke you, sweetheart.

No, no, it’s fine. I wasn’t really asleep. But how did you know I was here?

I found out from the new girl behind the counter at Sweet Bits. Chanel, why wasn’t I told you were in the hospital?

I didn’t want to worry you.

Oh, baby, well, what’s going on? Are you all right?

Yeah, yeah. I’m fine. It was just a minor outpatient procedure. I had some, uh, tissue removed from my uterus.

From your– did you have another miscarriage?

No, no, no, no. There wasn’t a pregnancy. It was just some cells that were growing where they weren’t supposed to be.

Cells growing from where they’re not supposed–

C-Chanel, are you–you saying you have cancer? [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

I am so glad the procedure went well.

It did. Yes, it went, um– yeah, it went very well. Kayla said they got all of the tumors, so it’s likely that Chanel won’t have to do any follow-up treatment. 9

[sighs] That’s such great news.

Yeah.

Please tell her that if she ever wants to talk about it, my door is always open to her.

Well, she might take you up on that. We actually haven’t told anyone about this, not even her mom. Because we know that, unlike you, Paulina would freak out if she heard the word “cancer.”

Well, I will keep it confidential until I hear otherwise from you. 10

Thank you.

And, um… I guess, uh, Paulina doesn’t know that she’s in the hospital?

She has no idea. [somber music]

No, Mama, I do not have cancer. There were just some cancerous cells that were removed. And Kayla said I’m going to be absolutely fine.

Oh. Oh, good God. Although nowadays, I do know firsthand that a cancer diagnosis, it isn’t what it used to be. There’s many new treatments and cures out there.

Right, and you are a great example of surviving cancer.

Still very grateful every single day.

Me, too.

Oh.

And I’m sorry I didn’t tell you anything. I just–I didn’t want to upset you. You’ve already been through so much this year. 12

And so have you, my darling girl. So from now on, you stop worrying about upsetting me, and you let me be here for you no matter what you are going through! Do you hear me? You hear me?

I hear you.

So who are they? Who are these people who want to adopt our baby? 13

OK, so do you remember the other day when we ran into my cousin Johnny and his wife, Chanel?

Right, yeah, right after that couple from my church backed out of meeting us.

Right. Well, I saw them at the hospital right after we had the little scare with the baby. And we got to talking and it turns out they’ve been having fertility issues.

Oh, my God.

Yeah. 14

So–and they’re really serious about it? Like, they–they really want to adopt our baby?

Yep, they really do. I know, I know. And, look, obviously there’s, like, a lot to figure out, and your mom still has to approve. But I don’t know. Isn’t that great?

It is, yeah. But, um… you must have known about this for a while and you’re just telling me now?

I texted you yesterday. 15

You texted me? About the future of our– [soft tense music] Oh. Right. It was, uh, Valentine’s Day. [Tate clears throat] So h-how did everything go with Holly?

Uh, good. Yeah. Yeah, it was fine.

And I bet you told her about this couple wanting to adopt our baby… before you told me? Well, did you?

Yeah, she knows.

And I’ll bet she’s just as thrilled as you are, right? Because as long as this works out, our baby won’t be a problem for the two of you anymore. [tense music]

Uh, my Valentine’s Day with Tate– it was great, very romantic. 17

Oh, I’m so glad. Truth be told, I was a little worried.

Worried? Why?

Oh, nothing.

No, Grandma, tell me. Why were you worried?

Uh, OK. Well, because of young Doug. I was concerned he might have, uh, gotten in the way. [Holly scoffs] [somber music]

[tender music]

When I first saw you, that’s when I knew the truth. You are the most beautiful, wonderful thing I’ve ever seen. And that’s all I ever need to know.

Wow. Talk about big feelings. That’s pretty romantic.

Yeah, it is.

And I feel the same way about you.

Doug? Penny for your thoughts? [somber music] [somber music]

Chanel, honey, how did you find out about these abnormal cells? You know, did you have symptoms or– 20

No. No, I didn’t have any symptoms. But, um… well, Johnny and I knew that we had to wait six months after the miscarriage for me to get pregnant again. And so we made an appointment to come see Kayla so that we could, you know, get the go-ahead to start trying.

Well, it obviously didn’t turn out like you’d hoped.

No. No, it didn’t.

Mm. Well, does this mean that you’re going to have to wait even longer?

Yeah. Yeah, and it also means that my chances of having another molar pregnancy are increased.

Oh, honey. Oh.

Mama, I just– I’m not sure I’m ready to go through that heartbreak again.

I understand.

So, uh… Johnny and I have been talking about going another route to starting a family.

By another route, uh, I assume you mean–

You assume right. We have been talking about adoption. [soft dramatic music]

It’s not like Chanel won’t be able to get pregnant in the future, and we’re definitely not ruling that out. But we want to start a family right now. [soft dramatic music] And you don’t think that’s a good idea.

Um, no, I’m just processing it. That’s all.

Mm-hmm.

And I don’t really understand the rush. You and Chanel are both very young, and–and you– you just came through a pretty rough patch in your marriage.

Look, I know that. I know that, OK? And we’ve discussed that. But before this whole mess with Alex and Joy, Chanel and I were talking about having a baby. And that’s what we wanted to do. And it’s not that we think that this would be putting a Band-Aid on our marriage or anything like that. Honestly, we feel stronger than ever after everything we’ve been through. We do.

I’m glad to hear that.

It’s just things are– things are– things are really good between us right now. And honestly, it feels like fate that this situation has just… [clacks tongue] Fallen into our laps.

Oh. What situation?

Uh, well, by sheer coincidence, uh, we found a couple that wants to give their baby up for adoption. And we know them and it just feels like it could be a really good fit.

Wow. Do I know them?

You do. Yes, actually, you know them very well. It’s, um… it’s Sophia Choi and your other grandson, Tate. [soft dramatic music] – Sophia, I really didn’t mean to upset you. And if I overstepped, I’m sorry. I mean, this is your decision too, obviously. It’s just that Johnny and Chanel are really, really great people, and– and everything just felt like it was falling into place. But if you don’t like the idea of them adopting–

No, it’s not that. It’s just– I wish that you’d talked with me about it before you just told Holly.

Right. You’re right. And I should have and I’m sorry.

It’s OK. I understand. Uh, anyway, you’ve known Johnny your whole life, right? So–so that should make things easier. You know, to really feel like we’re giving the baby to a loving home and that he or she is really going to have a happy life.

Right. And that’s all we want, right?

Yeah, that’s all we want. [tender music] But, you know, as much as you might love Johnny and Chanel and think that they’ll be the perfect parents, I’m afraid my mother might not. [suspenseful music]

[Tate sighs]

Why would Doug have gotten in the way of my Valentine’s Day with Tate? Grandma, why would you even say that?

Uh, well, I saw Julie after you left for Smith Island. And she mentioned that young Doug had offered to fetch a book of poems that was up at the cabin that Doug gave her. Uh, Doug, her husband.

Yeah.

OK. So, um, I mean, I was just worried that the two of you were going to have a collision course. I wanted to warn you, but I wouldn’t– I didn’t want to interrupt your evening.

Gotcha. OK, I think I understand. Anyway, it all worked out for the most part anyways. Tate was running late because Sophia had a scare, some cramps, so he had to take her to the hospital.

Is she all right?

Yeah, no, she’s totally fine. But while I was waiting for Tate, Doug showed up, and that’s when he found the book of poems.

Oh. Well, Julie is grateful that it was found. Doug, I mean, he’s a nice young man. He certainly has buoyed Julie’s spirits. I’m glad he showed up to her life when he did. 32

Yeah. Yeah, he’s nice. [soft dramatic music]

Do I sense a but?

No, h-he’s great. It’s just–

What?

I don’t know if you heard, but Julie recently discovered a diamond necklace that belonged to her grandmother. It was in a time capsule.

Oh, uh, yeah. I think my Grandma Maggie and Aunt Sarah said it was super expensive. Wait. I thought it was Julie’s brother, Steven, who stole it when he was in town for your grandfather’s funeral.

Yeah, that’s what everyone thinks. But it wasn’t Steven. It was me.

Holly, is there a problem between you and Doug?

No. No, not a problem exactly. It’s just– well, it’s just I was taken aback because Doug told me he had feelings for me.

Oh.

Oh, I was just thinking about my grandfather. I keep reading this inscription that he wrote to you in this book. He really had a way with words.

He did, indeed. You know, this time of my life, there are very few material things that have any meaning for me. My wedding ring, the Horton ornaments, and family pictures. And those words written just for me by my darling in his own hand. I’m so fortunate they all made it through the fire. [chuckles]

Well, someone must have been watching over them.

A lot of Hortons, I believe. I really do believe that. I think that’s why the wonderful, little time capsule that my grandparents put together years ago survived. And–[sighs] If only– [somber music] If only my grandmother’s diamond necklace had not disappeared on my watch. [Julie sighs] I’ll never forgive myself for that. [tense music]

Julie, you can’t blame yourself for the necklace being stolen. The only person to blame is the thief. 38

Well, I blame myself for pointing the finger at my own brother. He was here for Doug’s memorial, and then he had to leave right away. You didn’t get a chance to meet him.

I wish I could have.

Yes, so do I. He and I had not seen each other in years. Of course, we vowed that we could stay in closer touch now.

That’s good.

Yeah. Times like this, you can’t have too much family around.

That’s for sure.

But he did send me a letter yesterday. A letter, not a text. And inside, he said many lovely things. He said how wonderful it was for us to reconnect. And then– [sighs] And then he said Ciara was wrong to accuse him of stealing the necklace. Quote, “I swear on– “I swear on the memory of my grandfather and my grandmother, I had nothing to do with it.” [tense somber music] See, sweetie, long ago, my darling, charming brother sort of flirted with the law in his younger days. But I know if he said that to me, if he swore on the memory of our grandfather and grandmother, he would never tell me a lie.

Right.

I was just so, so focused on Steven that I didn’t even imagine any other possibilities.

Well, what other possibilities do you think there could be?

Well–[sighs] I don’t know.

Julie, I’m just– I’m going to come out and say this, OK? I know that some people in this family think that I might have stolen the necklace. Is that what you think, too?

Doug told you he had feelings for you?

Well, it’s more of a blurt, you know? OK, so we were reading his Grandpa Doug’s inscription to Julie about first love and his feelings towards her back then. And I don’t know. I guess Doug got carried away, and that’s when he told me he had feelings for me.

I see. Um… how do you feel about that?

So, Mama, how do you feel about us adopting?

Well, if it’s the safest thing for you, I’m for it. [both chuckle]

Thank you, Mama. Thank you.

Aw. Oh, you know, all I care about is you being happy, now. [sighs] But I do know about those adoption agencies with all the bureaucracy. So if there’s a maze of red tape, you leave it to Mama Mayor to cut through it.

[chuckles] I appreciate that. But it looks like we might not have to go through an agency. 45

No agency? What do you mean?

Well, the baby that we may be adopting… belongs to someone we know. [soft suspenseful music]

Well… I know this would be an answer to Tate and Sophia’s plans, but what does her mother think?

Uh, you know, she’s– she’s warming up to the idea, provided that the adoptive couple has… good Christian values.

Oh, I see.

Look, I know what you’re thinking, Grandma, OK? And honestly, Chanel and I aren’t sure that we necessarily fit the bill, either.

Tate, you know that my mom thinks having good Christian values means being members of the Korean Baptist Church.

Wow, that is so narrow-minded. 47

Yeah, no kidding.

Well, Johnny and Chanel are obviously not Korean, but I think Chanel might be Baptist.

Look, I like Chanel, and I really want this all to work out, but… you know, I just think that this couple passing the Amy Choi test is going to be an uphill battle.

Did I just hear my name? [tense music] 48

Of course, I don’t think you stole the necklace. You weren’t even in town when it disappeared, let alone know about it. And if you ran into a little trouble with the law on your way to Salem, that does not make you the thief. Besides, I told you, your grandfather had difficulty with, uh, the legal establishment long ago. But he changed. Became a strong and loving man, this compassionate person. The best of men. [tender music]

I only wish I could… be more like him.

Well, you are. And I know that your grandfather is watching over us and is very happy that you are now a part of my life.

But getting back to the necklace, if you don’t suspect it was your brother–

Well, I was so afraid that he was going to be implicated, I didn’t even file a police report. But now I’m going to have to talk to JJ about this. Yeah, I realize it had monetary value because of the gems. But that necklace belonged to my grandmother, so that’s what makes it precious to me.

She was the diamond in this family. And my North Star.

It would mean the world to get it back.

Yeah, I’m sure. And I’m praying for that, too.

Well, when Doug told me he had feelings for me, it didn’t make me feel anything for him. I mean, I have a boyfriend, Tate, who I love so much. 52

Of course. I know that. But at the very least, it must have made you uncomfortable.

Yeah, it did. But Doug, like, totally backed off. I think he was actually mortified. Anyway, it’s really not a big deal.

But you did bring it up in the context of something that bothers you. I mean, is it because it bothers Tate? [somber music] 53

Tate, uh… he actually doesn’t know. I could tell when he found Doug and I at the cabin, he was a little jealous. And he even brought up how he keeps finding us together.

Oh.

Yeah. So the last thing I wanted to do was ruin my night with Tate, so I just didn’t say anything. I mean, what’s the point, right?

Well, yeah, I guess that’s the right course. As long as Doug is completely clear where you stand.

Think he is.

You think?

Well, he left in a hurry when Tate showed up, so we didn’t get to finish our conversation. So I just let it go. And I’d rather not bring it up again because–[sighs] Tate and I, we don’t need another problem added to our relationship. 55

Mom, hey.

Hello, Sophia, Tate. Did I hear you say something about a couple passing the Amy Choi test?

Yes, um… Tate was just telling me about these wonderful people who are interested in adopting our baby.

Oh. And who are these wonderful people?

Well, they’re– they’re Tate’s cousin, Johnny, and Johnny’s wife, Chanel. And they both come from very prominent Salem families.

I see. Though I don’t recognize their names from our church.

Well, they go to a different church. But they’re very active members. [chuckles] [suspenseful music] Uh, Chanel even runs the women’s Bible study group.

Oh, really?

Yeah. They’re–they’re religious. Like, probably even more religious than you. They are super religious. And I know that they’re going to be the perfect couple to adopt our baby.

Well, that is a relief, because I’m not giving my grandchild over to anybody who’s not. [tense music]

You know, any baby would be lucky to have you and Chanel as parents. And the important thing is that no matter what the religion, a child has a safe and loving home.

Yeah, I agree. [sighs] I just– I don’t know that Mrs. Choi would feel the same way. I mean, Chanel grew up going to church. She still goes on Easter and Christmas. I’m just not sure that that’s going to cut it for Sophia’s mom.

If there’s anything I can do to help, you’ll let me know.

So… you think this is a good idea?

Well, I know that Tate and Sophia are not ready to be parents. And I think that you and Chanel certainly are.

Thank you.

And it might just ease the transition to have the baby, you know, in the family. Are you considering an open adoption?

Uh, you know, honestly, we haven’t really gotten into any of the specifics yet. 60

Yeah. Well, there’s a lot to think about. And there are lots of pros and cons to a–to an open adoption. Whatever you decide, I wish you luck with it. [soft suspenseful music]

Me too.

So you and Johnny would adopt Tate Black’s child?

[sighs] I know that he has an arrest record, but that was all just a big mistake.

Yeah, tempest in a teapot created by DA DiMera. I know. But I am not concerned about Sophia’s or Tate’s personal character. What concerns me is keeping an adoption in the family. Well, it–it can be difficult.

You’re thinking about Lani.

When I gave her to your Auntie Tamara to raise, you know how hard it was for me all those years, pretending to be Lani’s aunt when I was really her mama? It led to a whole lot of problems between us.

I know, I know. And that is why Johnny and I plan to be upfront with the baby from the very beginning. No secrets. And I’m not sure how involved Sophia will want to be or how much contact she’ll want to have with the baby. I mean, she is very driven to go off to college and then med school. She wants to be a doctor.

Oh, I see. What about Tate and Johnny? They’re cousins. That could be a source of conflict if you aren’t careful, or even if you are.

Mama, let’s not get ahead of ourselves now.

OK, OK, OK. I don’t mean to be negative. I just–I just want you to understand that yes, yes, it could be–it could be a wonderful arrangement, but–[sighs] It could also be much more complicated than you realize. [dramatic music]

Well, before any decision is made one way or the other, I want to meet this Chanel and Johnny.

Oh, yeah. We’ll have to find a time.

How about today, lunch?

Today? But that’s– that’s kind of short notice. 65

Not if this really matters to them.

Right. And it does. It matters a lot.

So let’s do it, right? Let’s all have lunch. I’ll set it up.

Good. Just let me know where and what time.

We will absolutely do that. [Sophie chuckles] Thanks, Mrs. Choi. [suspenseful jazzy music] Bible study?

Sorry. I-I-I-I knew it was going to be a hard sell, and–[sighs] I guess I just got carried away.

Right. Well, this will be an interesting lunch, won’t it? [suspenseful music]

Oh.

Paulina.

Yes. I brought Mama up to speed and we are all good. Right, Mama?

Yes, yes, all good, all good. Hi, Marlena.

Hi, Paulina.

Oh, what beautiful flowers.

Here you are.

Thank you. But we will be taking these to go because Kayla just discharged me.

Well, that’s terrific. So you’re obviously feeling much better then?

Oh, yeah. I feel great.

Good. Johnny told me about your adoption plans. And if all goes well, then, uh, gosh, we’d like to have you and Tate and Sophia and Brady all to supper.

Oh, that would be amazing. Thank you so much. Have you heard anything from Tate?

Yeah, I spoke to him. Um, he said he’s going to talk to Sophia and that they’ll be in touch.

All right. Well, fingers crossed. [phone beeps] [tender music]

Uh, perfect. They– they want to meet up.

Wow. Well, that sounds like good news, hmm?

So how are things going with Tate and Sophia and the pregnancy?

Oh, actually, Tate’s with Sophia right now talking about adoption stuff. I guess now that her mom’s on board, we’re just– we’re all really hoping it works out.

Hmm. Well, this is, um… this is a very stressful situation for you, Holly. I mean, I’m sure it means a lot to Tate that you’re by his side through all of this.

How could I not be? I love him.

Yeah. Holly… have you even thought about what might happen if this adoption doesn’t work out? [suspenseful music]

Well, first of all, I’m trying not to go there. But if Tate and Sophia end up having to raise the baby together, then– then the three of us will just have to figure it out together.

I’m really sorry this necklace situation is so upsetting to you, Julie.

Oh, honey, don’t you worry about it. You’re not to blame. But thank you for caring. Thank you for retrieving this book of poetry. Ah, by the way, when you went up to the Horton cabin, did you run into Holly? Maggie said that Holly and Tate would be celebrating Valentine’s Day together.

Uh, yeah, I did run into Holly. But I got out of there as soon as Tate showed up.

Wise, wise. [chuckling] Don’t want to be a third wheel on Valentine’s Day.

[chuckling] No, definitely not.

OK, I’m off to the grocery store. Is there anything I can get you?

Uh, I’m good. Thank you, though.

All right. Bye- bye.

Bye. [Doug sighs] [somber music]

I just feel so terrible that Chanel feels that she can’t share with me that she was in the hospital.

I think she just didn’t want to worry you. And if it’s any consolation, Johnny didn’t say a word to me until just recently.

Did you know about the adoption?

Not till just now. But I think it’s a wonderful idea. It’s a great solution for everybody involved. [soft dramatic music] Oh. You don’t think so?

No, don’t get me wrong. Now, I would love another grandbaby. I just–I just want them to fully understand what they’re getting themselves into.

And I think they do.

Well, we’ll see, won’t we?

Yeah. I’m glad that Chanel’s procedure went so well. 76

Mm, me too. Me too. And let’s just keep those prayers going that there’s a happy ending for everyone.

So you sure you’re up for this?

Yeah. Yeah, I feel totally fine. And Kayla said that it was just a simple procedure, and I am good to go about the rest of my day. And I really don’t want to wait another minute to find out if we’re going to be parents or not. 77

Well, I’m right there with you. I just, uh–just hope your mom didn’t upset you.

Well, it wasn’t the way that I wanted her to find out, but she was fine. I mean, once she got done panicking about the fact that there was something very wrong with me, which is why I kind of feel for Sophia. I know what it’s like to have a mom who loves you so much that sometimes it just feels like you can’t breathe, you know? 78

Believe me, I know the feeling. [soft upbeat music]

If I get one more college email today– I sent out all these applications, and now I don’t even know if I can go.

Hey, you’re going to go, Sophia.

Hi, you guys.

Hey.

Hey, thanks so much for meeting us. [Chanel and Sophia laugh] You remember Sophia?

Yes. Yes, of course. It’s good to see you.

Ah, same here. And Tate and I are both really excited that you’re interested in adopting our baby.

We’re very excited as well.

Yes, yes, very.

So we told Sophia’s mother about you guys, and she wants to meet you. So are you free for lunch? I know it’s short notice. 80

Well, you know what? We, uh, live in a house with servants and cooks, so it’s really no problem for us. [laughter]

And we are very eager to meet her.

Uh, so there’s just one or, uh, two things that you should probably know beforehand. [tense music]

[Tate sighs]

Doug, I–

I’m sorry. I can’t believe I just said that.

Yeah, I can’t believe it either.

When you came over on Christmas Eve, the moment I saw you, I just– I don’t know how to describe it. My heart just skipped a beat.

I had no idea. [soft dramatic music]

I’m such an idiot. Oh, man, I shouldn’t have said anything. You have a boyfriend. Can we just please rewind five minutes and just act like that never happened?

Actually, I don’t think I can.

[door opens]

Oh, I’m so, so sorry I’m late, but you are never going to guess who– I just ran into. Unexpectedly.

[door opens]

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[sirens wailing]

What do you think will happen to Rachel if I get arrested?

Hmm, I don’t know. Let me–oh, yeah. I know what’s going to happen. I’ll probably get full custody. And she’ll be much better off for it.

OK, that is an awful thing to say to me, Brady. And not very astute either. Think a little harder. [gasps sarcastically] Remember what Child Protective Services told us? That if there was one more, quote, “incident,” we could both lose our daughter forever. So ask yourself, is that what you want? Hmm? For us both to lose our little girl?

You know what I think I want? I think I want you to pay for what you did. I think you need a little time in prison.

Oh.

That’s what I want. 2

More than you want to hold on to our daughter? Brady, yes, I was involved with Ava’s kidnapping, but so was Rachel. And if that gets out, she could go into the system permanently. So you need to talk to your girlfriend so that she doesn’t talk to the police. [tense music]

What a fool I have been. You know, everyone warned me not to get involved with you again. And it’s not like I thought you were some kind of Boy Scout or anything, but I did not think that–

Didn’t think what?

I just didn’t think it would come back to bite me in the ass so quickly. But, boy, was I wrong.

Belle, please, just listen to me. 4

No. You know what? I’m done listening to you, EJ. You need to shut the hell up and listen to what I have to say now.

Very well.

Yes. Despite whatever has been happening between us for the last few weeks, make no mistake, I will not hesitate for one second to prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.

Hi there.

Hi.

Are you here to talk about the fundraiser?

No, actually, I am all talked out on that subject. I am about to go home. And I want you to come to dinner with me.

Oh, I would love to, but I’ve got to work on all these files.

Well, bring them with you. We’ll eat dinner at my house. Steve made an amazing big pot of stew, and I have a ton of leftovers. 6

Mm. Is this a sympathy invitation? Or just because John’s out of town?

Absolutely not. I have enough food to feed a army, and I just need you to help me finish it.

All right. Then, I will say, thanks, I’d love to.

[chuckles softly] Great.

Kayla!

Oh. 7

Oh, thank God.

Gabi.

I looked for you in your office and you weren’t there obviously, so I found a nurse and she told me that you were in here.

Slow down, slow down. What’s going on?

It’s an emergency. [tense music]

[Rafe groans softly]

Oof. [exhales deeply] [door opens]

There you are.

Huh? Who are– what’s–

Where the hell is Rafe?

Who–who?

Don’t play dumb with me. Where is he? What have you done with him? [dramatic music]

Who’s Rafe? And who are you?

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

An emergency?

Are you all right?

I’m fine. It’s not me. OK, this is going to sound crazy, but I think we figured out why Rafe hasn’t been acting like himself lately. It’s because Rafe isn’t Rafe.

I don’t understand.

Neither do I. I mean, what– what do you–what do you mean?

Do you remember when EJ replaced my brother with a lookalike named Arnold Feniger?

Yes. That’s when Rafe was married to Sami.

And this time, Rafe was engaged to Jada. 11

This time? What are you saying?

Arnold’s back. In other words, EJ’s done it again. [dramatic music]

Cut the crap, Feniger.

Yeah, it’s not going to work.

What’s not?

This whole act you’re putting on. Look, we know Gabi confronted you about impersonating Rafe.

Obviously, you knew that she was going to go to the police, so you needed a defense.

I just can’t believe that this is it.

I really wish I knew what you were talking about.

Oh, come on. Enough, all right? We are not going to fall for it.

Seriously. It’s pathetic, OK? What did you do? When Gabi left, you jumped online and searched how to pretend to have amnesia?

Probably read some articles about Abe?

[scoffs] Yeah? Who’s Abe? [Shawn scoffs] [suspenseful music]

Listen, Feniger. Enough with the BS, OK? If I were you, I’d stop playing dumb and start talking. [dramatic music]

Belle, darling, can’t we talk about this?

Talk? Are you joking?

This doesn’t have to be so adversarial.

You made this adversarial, EJ, when you found out about Ava’s kidnapping and tried to cover it up behind my back.

I thought you liked when I went behind your back.

Oh, God, don’t, don’t! Don’t try and sweet-talk your way out of this. This is a legal matter now. 15

Are you serious?

I am very serious. I am the DA. It is my job to follow the evidence wherever it leads. And if it leads me to throwing your two-faced, lying ass in prison, that is exactly what I will do. [tense music]

[EJ groans]

I can’t believe that you are going to use our daughter as a shield, Kristen.

I am just giving you the facts, Brady. Rachel, like it or not, committed a crime.

Wait. Rachel lured Ava to Aremid, OK? But she’s not a mastermind criminal, OK? The only reason she was able to keep Ava there was the help of your kooky-ass mom and you. The two of you need to pay for what you did. CPS will understand that.

Oh, oh, right, right, right, right, right, yeah, because of the– the woman from CPS who visited you this morning? She was so very understanding. Listen to me, Brady. The only way we can keep our daughter safe is to keep her at home where she belongs… [Kristin sighs] is if what happened at Aremid stays at Aremid. [soft tense music]

Now, I am going to go check on my mother. Unless… unless you want to try and stop me.

[tense musical crescendo]

Gabi, I don’t understand. I thought Arnold was dead. 19

Yeah, didn’t somebody kill him in prison years ago?

Allegedly. But the timing was more than a little coincidental. Arnold was set to testify against Stefano and EJ when suddenly, he’s murdered by a couple of thugs who mistake him for Rafe.

You think he faked his own death?

More like the DiMeras did. They disappeared him. And now he’s reappeared and currently sitting in my kitchen. [Kayla gasps] At first, I thought Rafe’s personality change might be some sort of delay because of his coma. But it just kept getting worse. I mean, he cheated on Jada with a stripper the night before their wedding.

He did that?

Right after the bachelor party.

So that’s when you thought that Arnold had appeared? 21

Actually, uh, Stephanie was the one who realized. After Arnold hit on her.

What?

Yeah. She–she’s fine. She, uh, kneed the pig where it counts. But behavior made a light bulb go off and apparently, Arnold has hit on Steph before.

I remember her telling me about some really creepy hug with him.

Yeah. 22

If that’s true, this is horrifying.

Yeah, it really is. Look, I’m– I’m sorry that your family is going through all this, but I don’t know why you came to me.

I came to you because this dirtbag refuses to admit he’s an imposter. And I need your help to prove that he is. [dramatic music]

I would love to tell you people what you want to know, but I have no idea what you’re talking about.

[imitates buzzer] Try again.

OK, we don’t have time for this. Where is Rafe?

OK. I don’t know a Rafe. OK? And I don’t know a Feniger either.

Listen, you son of a– you need to start talking now. [tense music] I said talk!

Well, what do you want me to say? Should I make something up?

No, you piece of crap. Why don’t you just tell us what you’ve done with Rafe?

Well, I can’t tell you what I don’t know.

OK, fine. You want to keep stonewalling? You give me no choice. I’m going to have to take you in.

For what?

Suspicion of kidnapping.

Oh, stupid cops. They wouldn’t let me see my mother! They said I had to wait until her arraignment tomorrow. Can you believe that? Hello? Hello? Could I get a little brotherly sympathy, please?

Uh… I’m–I’m terribly sorry you were denied a visit. But I have my own problems. Belle was just here.

Yeah, I saw Belle at the station. Oh, let me guess. She broke off your little fling?

Worse. She intends to prosecute me as an accessory. To what you Blake women did to Ava. I assume Ms. Vitali’s given chapter and verse about how I helped your mother.

All right, you don’t have to worry about that. Ava is not a problem. [suspenseful music]

Really?

Yes, really. I made sure of it.

How you feeling?

Much better. Nothing like sleeping in an actual bed.

Have you eaten? I mean, do you want me to get you something from downstairs? Or I can grab you some dinner.

No, no, I’m good. I’m good. I’ll tell you what would make me feel better. Is if you let me know that Kristen’s been arrested.

Not yet. [suspenseful music]

You texted me and said that Belle was working on getting a warrant.

Yeah, yeah, but, um… Ava, that might not be our biggest problem right now. 29

What do you mean?

We have to talk.

Hi, honey. What are you doing here?

[sighs] Well, I went to the house, but Tate said you were still working.

OK. What’s going on? What’s the matter?

It’s EJ. 30

OK. What is he done?

You know, everyone said to stay away. They said I was insane for getting involved with him again, but of course, I didn’t listen. And now, I am just so furious.

OK, take a breath. Tell me what happened.

Ugh, God, I don’t want to take a breath. I want to punch a wall. All right. [sighs] This whole mess with Jada, I fully expected to find out that EJ was behind it, to be presented with evidence that would prove that he set up Jada to be a dirty cop, right? But while I’m focusing on that possibility and waiting for that shoe to drop, I completely failed to see that EJ was actually mixed up in something completely different and equally as horrific.

OK. What was it? 32

He was involved in Ava’s kidnapping.

You see, Ava can’t testify to what my mother did or to what we did without implicating Rachel.

Mm. And any mention of her involvement would trigger a call to Child Protective Services.

Right, which would result in Rachel being taken away from us. Look, Ava may hate my guts, but, uh, she wouldn’t hurt Brady that way. [suspenseful music]

Hmm.

What do you mean, “hmm?” I said, I had an ace up my sleeve, and I did.

Before you strain yourself patting yourself on the back, just remember who we’re dealing with here.

Yeah, I know who we’re dealing with. Ava and I, we go way back.

How far does Ava go back with your daughter? 34

[scoffing] Sorry?

You and Brady and I would do anything to protect Rachel, obviously.

Obviously, yes.

Are you sure Ava feels the same way? Can we really trust a Mafia princess to put the needs of a child above her own?

Why do we need to talk?

When I was down at the police station, Kristen showed up. She was there to check on her mother.

Great. It saves the cops trouble of having to haul her in.

I thought the same thing. But, uh…

Brady. What’s going on? Look, whatever it is, you can tell me.

I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to press charges against Kristen. [dramatic music]

So you pulled a hair out of Rafe– I mean, Arnold’s head?

And I made sure to get the root. I thought if you did a DNA test, it could prove that that man in my house is Arnold Feniger.

Well, I’d like to help you, but, you know, I need something to compare this hair to. Do you have anything that you know for sure is Arnold Feniger’s? 37

You don’t have anything here?

Well, there’s a possibility that we have his DNA on file from the police investigation. But that case has been closed for a very long time.

It’s probably a long shot.

Um, do you know if he has any blood relatives?

No. I don’t. Damn it.

You know, it’s OK. We may not have Arnold’s blood relative, but we definitely have Rafe’s. [suspenseful music]

Kidnapping?

And identity theft.

Oh, and let’s not forget false imprisonment.

Yeah, you’ve been busy here in Salem, Arnie. You’ve racked up a bunch of felonies.

So why don’t you just make things easier on yourself and just tell us where you stashed Rafe? 39

OK, once again, I don’t know where Rafe is. I don’t even know who he is, OK? Well, how about you tell me why you think that I do?

I don’t think he’s going to make this any easier.

Leaves us with only one option.

We’re going to have to do this the hard way. Stand up.

For what?

I’m placing you under arrest.

You got to be kidding me. 40

Up. Now. Unless you want me to add resisting arrest to your list of charges.

You’re making a big mistake.

You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to have a lawyer with you. If you can’t afford one, the court will appoint one for you. 41

What are you saying, Brady? Why shouldn’t I press charges against Kristen? [suspenseful music]

[sighs] OK, she knew. She knew that her mother was holding me prisoner and she did nothing about it.

I know.

And you also know that if Steve hadn’t cleaned up that voicemail that I left you, I would still be tied to a wheelchair, stuck in that haunted house with–with–with–with– with Mommy Dearest and the freaking Parrot Man!

I know, Ava. I know, and I understand, OK? But I’m also led to understand Kristen wanted to let you go, but her mother talked her out of it.

So what? She still left me there!

Because her mother reminded her what would happen if the authorities knew that Rachel was involved in a kidnapping plot.

OK. What are you saying here, Brady? Where–where are you going with this?

Ava, Ava, Kristen left you there at Aremid not to hurt you. She was trying to protect our daughter.

OK. Well, she did hurt me, and she’s going to get punished for it. So not only am I going to press charges against her, I am going to testify about every last agonizing detail that she put me through.

I–I–I–I get it. I understand, OK? I really do. I want her to pay just as much as you do.

So what is the problem?

The problem is if you implicate Kristen, you’re also going to implicate my daughter. [dramatic music]

[Ava sighs]

I am not worried about Ava.

She is a self-serving snake.

She is also a mother. And if the shoe were on the other foot, she would expect Brady to come through for her.

You honestly believe that nitwit will convince her to let this all go?

[sighs] Ava is free to resume her little love-fest with Brady. [Kristen chuckles] I am sure that she is not going to blow that up by getting rid of his kid.

Yeah, well, let’s hope.

You know what, EJ? I’m really sick of your negativity. Yeah, I mean, if you have a better way to get Ava to keep her trap shut, then, by all means, let me hear it.

Yeah, it’s exactly what I thought. Please just trust me this once, hmm? I am telling you Ava is neutralized.

With any luck, so has Rafe Hernandez.

Well, now that I know that EJ was an accessory to Ava’s kidnapping, I have no choice but to bring charges against him.

Honey, I’m so sorry.

Well, don’t be. Like I said, I was pretty sure I’d wind up prosecuting him for setting up Jada. Now I’ll just be prosecuting him for something else. Yeah, being blindsided sucks, but… guess I should be grateful it’s just the one crime, right? [tense music]

Yeah. I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but… there actually may be more to it than that.

If you test my hair against the hair I pulled from that guy’s head, it’ll prove we’re not related, right?

Yes, but it won’t prove that it’s Arnold Feniger.

That’ll be my next step. Right now, I just need to prove that that man in my house is not Rafe. Can you help me?

Yes, I believe I can. [suspenseful music]

Where’s Feniger?

Cooling his heels in Interrogation. He’s still playing dumb.

Damn. What are you thinking?

Is there any chance that this isn’t an act? That he genuinely has no clue what we’re talking about?

Nope. No chance. Like you said, Feniger knew that Gabi would go to the cops, so he’s putting on this whole act. He thinks it’ll keep him from facing justice.

Yeah, well, it’s working. The longer he pretends he doesn’t know anything, longer we don’t have answers.

We won’t have anything to help us find Rafe.

OK, I get it, Brady. You don’t want to lose your child. Look, I don’t want that for you either, obviously. OK? So when I talk to the police again, I won’t say anything about Rachel.

It’s–it’s– it’s not possible.

OK, trust me. I am good under pressure.

No, I get that. It’s not that. It– Ava, if Rachel was just slightly involved in this whole thing, maybe we could find a way to keep her out of the story. But she is literally the one who lured you to Aremid. I don’t know how you avoid disclosing that.

Oh, come on, Brady. The police aren’t going to go after a little girl.

It’s–[scoffs] Ava, it’s a serious crime. If they think that she was involved, they have a duty to report it to Child Protective Services. And CPS has already come to me and said if Rachel is involved in one more incident, just one more, they could take her away from me. [suspenseful music]

I thought that you wanted Kristen to pay…

Oh, God, Ava, I do.

For what she did.

Ava, I do want her to pay.

Really? It’s funny. because it sounds to me like you want her to get away with it.

So EJ was involved in Ava’s kidnapping and setting up Jada?

It would seem so. 55

And he replaced Rafe with Arnold Feniger, that monster that raped Sami.

That’s what Gabi thinks.

[sighs] Poor Jada. And Rafe. God, where is he?

I don’t know. I’m sure the police are aware of the situation and they’re doing all they can to get to the bottom of it.

Oh, Rachel Blake must have known.

Kristen’s mother? 56

Well, Brady said that she got EJ to keep quiet about Ava. And this must have been what she had on him. Oh, God, I cannot believe this.

Yeah, this is a lot.

Yeah. I mean, I had a feeling that EJ was keeping something from me, but this is so much worse than I thought. I cannot believe that I got involved with this monster. Again.

Well, Rafe isn’t the only one that needs to be neutralized. What about his doppelganger? 57

I’ve been informed that Arnold Feniger has been removed from the situation.

Hmm, removed?

As someone who has disappeared a few adversaries herself, I’m sure you can appreciate the need for an undisclosed location at the ready.

Oh, I do love a black site. So where did you dump him?

Doesn’t matter. But rest assured fake Rafe is exiting Salem as we speak while real Rafe is back in the bosom of his family.

Hmm.

Mm-hmm. [Kristen chuckles] [tense music]

Mm.

OK, we’ll take this sample from the man that you presume was Arnold Feniger and your sample and we’ll compare them and see what’s up, OK? 59

And you can do that right now?

Well, unfortunately, the lab is closed, but I will get a rush on it and I’ll get back to you with the results as soon as I know something, all right?

Thank, you, Kayla. Thank you so much.

Absolutely. All right. [somber music]

Let me take another run at Feniger, see if I can get him to talk. 60

I’ll go with you.

No, Jada.

You don’t have to say it. I am on administrative leave, which means I have to stay out here.

I know this is killing you. But if we want to make sure that this guy pays, then–

We got to do it by the book.

Yeah.

I know. It’s just… I am very worried about Rafe, Shawn.

I promise you I will do everything in my power to get some answers from him. All right? Now go home. I’ll call you the second I find out anything.

Shawn. Now that we know that Rafe didn’t cheat on me, what happened between us, that means–

Jada. Let’s just focus on finding Rafe, OK? And I’ll let you know the second I find anything, OK?

Thank you.

[somber music]

If I refuse to press charges… Kristen and her mother get away scot-free. You’re OK with that?

No. No, I’m not OK with it. I just got to protect my daughter.

[Brady sighs]

I get that, Brady. I feel for you. I do, because I would take a bullet for my son. [Brady chuckles softly] I’m telling you the idea of Kristen and her mother skating–

I am so– I am so sorry to ask this of you, OK? If there was any other way out of it, I wouldn’t. There’s just not.

And I’m just begging you for the sake of my little girl, please keep what you know to yourself.

I mean, you’re not worried that Rafe is going to talk, are you?

Why should I be? You told me that Rolf has perfected his memory-erasing drug.

Mm. He did.

That means Hernandez has forgotten all about this unpleasantness.

Right, but in all likelihood, Belle is going to find out what you did.

Hmm. But without a witness, she’ll never be able to prove it.

Well, go ahead and say it. Go ahead and say “I told you so.”

I would never say– Belle, Belle, come on. Darling, we all make mistakes.

Oh, God. A drunken hookup would have been a mistake. A one-night stand would have been a mistake. This was a choice. I chose to keep going back.

Did you think that EJ was going to change?

No. He himself told me he wasn’t going to change. And still, I stayed. And I don’t know if it was my ego or just some warped reaction to my divorce. [scoffs] Oh, my God. I totally defended EJ to Shawn this morning.

How so?

Shawn told me that he was looking for proof that EJ framed Jada. And I told him he was being ridiculous and that he was only going after EJ because he was jealous. And you know what he said to me? He said that deep down, I knew that EJ was guilty and that he set up Jada. And the truth is I did. And as I stood there arguing EJ’s case, I knew that it was more than likely that Shawn was right. [somber music] I just– I don’t know how I could be so stupid. 69

Belle, one thing you are not is stupid.

[Belle sniffles] Oh, honey. Oh, honey. Mm, I’ve gotcha. I’ve gotcha.

[suspenseful music] [EJ sighs]

You’re all calm, cool, and collected. But I can tell the Belle situation is getting to you.

Did I not just say I’m confident she’ll never be able to build a case against me?

Uh, I meant the personal situation. You were practically floating in here this morning after she left. You care for her, don’t you?

OK, fine. You don’t have to admit it. Oh, and I am sorry, by the way.

For what?

You being roped into the Ava business. [EJ sighs]

I just want to make sure that Rafe is blissfully ignorant to my role in his kidnapping.

Well, uh, I’m sure Rolf’s, uh, drug is working its magic. [Kristen chuckles]

What about the dosage? Are you sure he got it right? 72

Well, I told him that, uh, we needed to erase all memories from the past few months. And he said what was in that syringe would, uh, do the job.

Well, let’s just hope that if the good doctor has missed the mark, he’s erred on the side of too much rather than too little.

Hmm. You want Rafe’s mind to be a blank slate? I mean, not that it all wasn’t already.

[chuckles] Well, that was not my intention. But if that is the case, he certainly won’t be able to testify against me.

[EJ sighs]

Look, I know you’re just trying to save your own hide, but you are not the only person involved here.

OK, let me guess. You’re talking about this Rafe person that I’ve never heard of?

And Jada, who loves this Rafe person very much. And she just found out that he’s been missing for God knows how long.

OK. I should care why?

[scoffs] Come on, man. Have a heart. Our Jada is worried sick. All she wants is her fiancé back. [suspenseful music]

Did you say fiancé? [knock on door] 75

Gabi, hey. What’s the latest?

Just gave Kayla a sample of Feniger’s DNA.

Oh. Come in. Blood from when you punched him in the face?

Hmm. I wish. No, I, uh, pulled a hair out of his head. They’re testing it against one of mine.

Ah, then we’ll know for sure that bastard’s not Rafe.

Mm-hmm.

Nice work.

Yeah, well, it’s a start. What about you? Any luck getting Arnold to tell you where my brother is?

Uh, no. Shawn and I found him at your house, and we went at him pretty hard. But he’s putting on this whole amnesia act. [suspenseful music]

What?

Yeah, he’s pretending that he doesn’t even know who Rafe is, doesn’t know who I am. Never even heard of Arnold Feniger.

But Shawn took him in for questioning. But I don’t think he’s going to crack any time soon.

How are we going to find Rafe?

Yes, Jada and Rafe are engaged. And the wedding didn’t end well. But I’m sure that you already know that, considering you’re the one that dumped her at the altar. So are you going to tell me what I want to know So we can put Jada’s mind at ease?

For the last time, I don’t know any Jada. Look, it’s getting late.

Not for me. I’m just getting started.

You can’t keep me here. I haven’t done anything,

Well, you know what, Arnold? I think that you did. And we’re going to continue doing this until you admit to what you did, even if we have to go all night.

All right, well, if you keep badgering me, then–

Then what?

I want a lawyer.

[tense music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

All right, well, if you could have Judge Merchant call me, that– thank you very much. Uh, Brady, I’m so glad they found Ava. How is she?

She’s OK, considering she was held captive for two weeks. Apparently, Ms. Blake took relatively good care of her.

I cannot believe that Kristen’s mom is still alive.

Yeah, she’s completely off her rocker, too. But who I’m really pissed at is Kristen. How could she have known what her mother was doing to Ava and not put a stop to it, huh?

Because she’s a sociopath.

That’s–that’s probably the explanation, yeah. And she’s paying for it now. Listen, I know it’s after visiting hours, but can I get in to see her, please?

Oh, uh, Brady–

Belle, I won’t be long. I just–there’s some things I really got to say to her, OK?

I’m sure you do, but– 2

But, but, but what?

Kristen’s not in police custody. [dramatic music]

Pour me one, would you? Make it a two finger–no, three, three fingers, neat.

Bad day?

What do you think? My back-from-the-dead mother sitting in a jail cell, and Ava is singing like she’s on stage at the Sydney Opera House. 3

Well, I suppose that was bound to happen. I mean, I’m sure it was quite the ordeal for her being tied up in Aremid all that time.

Might I say, you seem a bit blasé about the whole thing, considering that Ava can and perhaps will implicate the two of us for allowing my mother to hold her hostage?

It’s not that I’m not concerned about that. It’s just that I’ve got far more pressing matters to attend to beginning with our recalcitrant patient upstairs.

Goodness, these Russian novels. They’re certainly not beach reads, I’ll tell you that. How are you doing, Mr. Hernandez? Man of few words, I see. Well, then, let’s find out. Oh, you’re doing just fine. And all you have to do is sleep and let the drug do its work. And when you wake up, you can have a cup of coffee, read the paper, and you won’t even know that another man has been living your life. And hopefully, you and that fiancée of yours can pick up right where you left off.

Arnold Feniger? Oh, my God, he looks exactly like Rafe.

Enough to fool all of Rafe’s friends and family the last time.

It says here that he was killed in jail.

Only, if I’m right, and Arnold is still alive, EJ could be using Arnold to pose as Rafe again. 6

Oh, my God. Do you really think this is possible?

Obviously, it’s just a theory. You’re the cop here. But… [exhales] It seems…

Plausible.

And if it is true, then it wasn’t Rafe who left you at the altar. It wasn’t Rafe who cheated on you.

Um, but from the look of things, maybe you just cheated on him?

Damn it, Rafe, get her out of here. I want that damn stripper out of my house.

You’re talking about Savannah? Because I’ve already told you, she’s an exotic dancer, OK? And last time I checked, this was my house. But you’ll be happy to know she’s long gone.

Good. Then we can talk, just the two of us.

Yeah, actually, I don’t really feel like talking right now because I’m going to take my sandwich, I’m going to go to the den, and I’m gonna watch a little “Yellowstone.”

Yeah, no, you’re not going anywhere until you answer my question.

OK, well, make it quick.

You know, I finally figured out what’s going on with you.

Um, this is not a question. 9

Yeah, you know, your personality change isn’t because of your coma. It’s because you aren’t Rafe at all.

[scoffs] What are you talking about?

Oh, you heard me, dirtbag. Look, I know you’re not Rafe, so let’s just start from there, OK? No more snide comments, no more gaslighting. Just cut the BS and tell me what the hell you did with my brother.

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

Look, I don’t know what the two of you were talking about while I was in the shower, but I think it should be said that Jada didn’t cheat on Rafe. Rafe ended things with her.

I’m aware of that. But as I was just explaining to Jada, I don’t think that was Rafe who ended things.

Wait, what are you– what–what is she talking about?

Take a look at this.

Don’t you stand there staring at me. Answer the damn question. What did you do with Rafe?

Gabi, Gabi. Gabi. Look, what are you talking about, OK? I am Rafe.

No, you’re not.

[scoffs]

You may have the same face. You may even have the same haircut. But you are not my brother. You are Arnold Feniger.

Look, I remember Arnold Feniger. But as the article states, I mean, he’s–he’s dead.

Or maybe not. I’ve looked into it and reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated.

So you’re saying that–

OK, if you recall, just days before Feniger was set to testify against EJ and Stefano, he was supposedly found murdered in his jail cell. But come on, this is the DiMeras we’re talking about. Don’t you think it’s possible that they could have disappeared him instead? Kept his heart beating in case of some future circumstance that they might need to use him again?

Well, I guess when this is the DiMeras you’re talking about, yeah, anything’s possible.

What are you saying, that Rafe is upstairs?

He is. Rita’s watching over him.

[scoffs] God. you know–you know what this sounds like? It sounds like that Stephen King novel. You know the one with the– the peculiar woman who is tending to the bed-ridden writer?

You’re thinking of “Misery.”

Yes.

And I assure you, it is nothing like that.

Well, you know what? Whatever it’s like, Rita is supposed to be preparing for a board meeting.

You and I both know she is capable of multitasking. And Rafe needs to be closely monitored until he regains consciousness.

Oh, you know, when I walked in with the two of you struggling over the syringe, it looked like he had the upper hand. And I thought, oh, my God, he is going to inject my dear brother with the CRS-17 and wipe his memory clean.

Not that I would mind forgetting the last few months.

Do you know–you know what pisses me off?

What doesn’t piss you off, Kristen?

[chuckles] Touché. What I was going to say is it’s just– it’s maddening that Brady and Steve got to Ava before we injected her, too.

It’s unfortunate timing.

Mm-hmm. Indeed. OK, well, you know what? While you tend to Sleeping Beauty upstairs, I am going to go to the police station and see about my mother.

Oh, no, no, no, you’re not. That’s the last thing you’re going to do. [tense music]

Sorry, Kirsten hasn’t been arrested yet? What’s the holdup? Because Ava told the cops everything, Belle.

I know. We have to do this by the book, Brady. It’s not like the judicial system works on vibes, right? We have due process. I was just on the phone with the courthouse. I am trying to get an arrest warrant issued, OK?

OK, OK, OK. Well, I hope you’ve got one for EJ as well.

Why would I get an arrest warrant for EJ?

Oh, you haven’t heard. Tink, your boyfriend was in on the kidnapping of my girlfriend.

Well, OK, Gabi, you’re on the express train to crazy town right now, OK? Look, I am not Arnold Feniger, which would be impossible anyway, right, because he’s dead, remember?

Mmm, and yet, here you stand, Arnold.

OK, stop calling me that.

Or what? You know that strip club a few towns over? I’m sure they have happy hour. Maybe you could go cry in a watered-down mojito.

Oh, that’s real cute.

Yeah. You know what isn’t cute? I spoke to Alex Kiriakis. And he told me that you hit on Stephanie Johnson earlier, just like Arnold did last time he was in Salem.

Ugh, wow. So–so that’s a crime now, to flirt with a woman who’s single?

Stephanie isn’t single. She has a boyfriend.

Oh. Well, that’s too bad. Look, obviously, if I knew she was with someone, I wouldn’t have made a pass at her, all right? I’m sorry.

You know, speaking of making a pass, your wedding day comes to mind, when I went to go see you at the Salem Inn, when I was telling you how much I loved you and how happy I was for you– you gave me this weird hug.

What? Weird, like, weird how?

Too long, too tight. It gave me the ick.

The ick?

Yeah, the ick. It wasn’t a very brotherly hug. Oh, my God. You were creeping on me, too. You son of a bitch, you impostor!

I wouldn’t do that if I were you. [tense music]

So what do you think about all this?

Well, this would explain why Rafe’s been behaving like a completely different person.

So you–do you think that he actually is a different person?

Look, before Stephanie told me her theory, I had no idea this Feniger guy even existed. And if I would have known, I would have figured this out a hell of a lot sooner. Yeah, it happened right before New Year’s when he started acting strange, starting with him just vanishing. He told me that Steve had sent him away on a case. But Steve told me that he’d done no such thing. And when I confronted Rafe about it, he told me that he agreed to work with EJ, but he didn’t want anyone to know about it.

Because he would never work for EJ. Not in a million years.

Right. And he told me that he’d agreed to do this only because he knew he wouldn’t find dirt on me. But that was complete bull, because EJ arranged this whole thing, and he made sure that he would find something on me, even though it was all lies, manufactured to make me look bad. Oh, my God. This was all about EJ getting his revenge on me for me getting him sacked, wasn’t it?

And why would EJ have anything to do with Ava’s kidnapping?

Because Ava said so. She was an eyewitness.

Well, Steve didn’t say anything about that when he brought Rachel Blake in.

Steve didn’t know because he was looking for her when Ava told me.

All right. Hold on a second. So from everything that I gathered from Steve, this whole thing was a ploy by Kristen’s mother to reunite you and Kristen, right? I mean, yes, Kristen and EJ are siblings, but it’s not like there’s any love lost between them. I highly doubt he would involve himself in such a harebrained scheme, especially because–

Especially because he didn’t have anything to gain from it, right?

Yes, exactly.

Well, look, Ava said that he wasn’t in on it from the beginning. 29

What do you mean?

Apparently, when he got to the house, he saw Ava. She pleaded with him to get her out of there to help her, and she thought he was going to until he had a little side chat with Kristen’s mom. And then what do you know? All of a sudden, he left, left her there. So obviously, Ms. Blake was using a little bit of leverage with EJ to get him to play ball, Belle, to cooperate.

So you think that she was holding something over his head?

That is my guess, yes.

Like what?

That’s the million-dollar question right there. [pensive music]

Mm. Oh, and why shouldn’t I see my mother?

What was it you said? That Ava’s been singing like “she’s on stage at the Sydney Opera House?” So I can safely assume that she’s told the police everything, including that you were a willing participant in her kidnapping. Meaning you would be walking straight into the lion’s den.

I owe her. And you know what? You owe her too, EJ, for her timely assistance in stashing Rafe.

She blackmailed me.

[sighs] What a tangled web we weave. 32

What the hell does that mean?

It means, EJ, that we are all in this together.

So you’re just going to stroll straight into Salem PD? A wanted woman?

Well, it’s a chance I have to take, especially because I have an ace up my sleeve.

Do you?

Mm-hmm. And with any luck, it will be a get-out-of-jail-free card for me, for my mother, and for you, too, for that matter.

Well, are you going to tell me what it is? 33

Of course, as soon as I know it worked. [chuckles]

[sighs]

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, OK? I mean, it’s not like we have any definitive proof that this actually is Arnold Feniger.

No, we don’t. But if it is true, it’s likely that it happened months ago. Oh, my God. I feel so violated. And to think that I was so angry with Rafe for believing that I was capable of doing such terrible things, and yet I believed that he was capable of that same level of corruption. I’m no better than he is.

Jada, you can’t beat yourself up over this. Everyone–everyone believed that he was Rafe. And maybe he is.

But the first thing that we need to do is we need to find out whether this is true or it’s not. 35

Yes, yes, we do. And if it is true, then most importantly, where is the real Rafe? [dramatic music]

How is he doing?

Vital signs are holding steady. Breathing is normal.

Very good. Has he awakened at all?

Not that I’m aware of. You want him out like a light, don’t you?

Yes, I’m eager to ensure that Rolf calibrated the dosage correctly and that the drugs are working as intended.

And that Mr. Hernandez won’t remember your part in any of this.

Right, so when he’s returned to his loved ones, he will only remember everything before he was switched out with Arnold and nothing after.

May I ask, when are you returning him to his loved ones? Because to state the obvious, sir, it’s not as though you can have two Rafes running around Salem.

Which is why Mr. Feniger must be, and will be, disposed of posthaste.

Are you threatening me, Arnold? [tense music]

No. No, of course not. Just stop calling me Arnold, OK? For the last time, I’m not Arnold. 38

OK.

Then prove it.

How?

[speaking Spanish]

[grunts and chuckles] [speaking Spanish]

Uh-uh, yeah. I said, Tia Hilda is in the hospital, and I asked what kind of flowers she likes.

Oh, yeah, Tia Hilda. Um– I forgot.

Yeah, it was a trick question. Tia Hilda está muerta. She’s dead.

No, I thought you were talking about a different Tia.

And which Tia is that?

[sighs] Oh, my– [groans] I feel a migraine coming on. You see, it’s just– Gabi, I don’t know if you recall, but I’m just recovering from a coma, OK? Just, um– the doctor said that I might have some memory lapses.

Oh, whoa. Is that– there’s something in your hair. No, no, no.

What?

Oh, my God.

What is it?

May I?

Yeah, just get it.

OK. 41

Get it.

Got it.

I was worried about EJ being involved in Jada’s suspension from the PD, but at least there, I– I understood the motive, you know? Here, it just seems kind of random.

You don’t think there’s a connection between the two, Belle?

What would that be?

Sis, I don’t want to be the one to say I told you so. Do you really, really believe that EJ is this reformed man?

No, not exactly.

He’s not. He’s the same. He’s the same guy he is now, and he’s always going to be that man, OK? I’m speaking from experience. It took me a long time to accept that about Kristen. If I were you, I would cut and run before it’s too late.

So you’ve said. And what do you mean by “too late”?

What do I mean? What I mean is I’m tied to Kristen forever because of our little girl. And there’s nothing either of us wouldn’t do for that beautiful little girl. But you don’t have that tie to EJ. You don’t have that cross to bear. Kristen needs to understand that I need to move forward with my life. That’s why she has to pay for what she did to get it through her thick head that– look, you might as well get that arrest warrant going, because I’m not leaving here until her ass is brought in here where it belongs–

Hello, Brady. [dramatic music]

OK, do you have any idea where Rafe was being held the last time EJ replaced him with this Feniger guy? 45

No, no. I don’t remember what Stefano and EJ did with him.

I’m on it.

Please, please. We–we have to find him. If Rafe’s been held captive this whole time in some– I don’t even want to think about it. He needs me. He needs me, Shawn. And I failed him.

No, Jada, you have not. All right? Let’s just– what we need to do is we need to focus on finding out the truth and helping Rafe.

We should talk to EJ.

No, no, that’s a dead end. He’s never going to tell us anything. Even if he does, he’s just going to lie through his teeth. We’ve got to play this smart. We’ve got to corner the dummy first.

You’re right. Let’s do it. Let’s find Arnold and see what he’ll tell us.

Ouch! What the hell was that?

If I’m not going to get the truth out of you, then I’ll get it from a lab. DNA, baby.

Wait, what? No, no, no, no, you cannot do that without my… consent. Oh, crap. EJ is going to kill me.

Do you understand what you need to do, Rita?

Yes, sir, Absolutely. I’m just–I’m just a little surprised is all.

Surprised about what? 48

Well, that you’re abandoning ship now.

Well, I wouldn’t put it that way. I’m just not keen to take any more chances, that’s all. And I don’t want to have to dose Rafe again. After all, none of this was of my choosing. If that bloody Feniger hadn’t turned up on my doorstep with that insufferable smirk, I never would have taken Rafe out of circulation and replaced him with that ne’er-do-well.

Well, look at it this way. You made the best of a difficult situation. Now, what about your plans to use Arnold to wrest back your DA job?

That will no doubt be a trickier needle to thread. But I may be able to obtain that objective yet. Now, you are officially relieved of your babysitting duties, Rita. So go take care of Feniger.

Wish me luck.

As if you need it. You always deliver, Rita. [sighs] I have some good news for you, old chap. It is your lucky day. And unlike Rita, you do need luck. So all you have to do is sleep a little while longer. And my men will be here soon enough to take care of the rest.

What are you doing here?

Looking for you.

Well, here I am. 51

You know, I’m going to go talk to EJ about that matter we discussed. And I will just leave you two here to talk about things.

I’m sure you heard the good news that my mother is alive.

Oh, yeah, how long have you known?

Well, it was a few days after we brought Rachel back from my family’s home. That’s when I found Ava’s phone in Rachel’s backpack. And look, I rushed over to Aremid. And my intention was to rescue her. And that’s when I saw my mother. And, Brady, I was as shocked as anyone when I learned her role in all of this.

Am I supposed to believe that your mother has been alive all this time and she never reached out to you?

Well, I mean, she– she thought that she would be nothing but a burden or trouble.

Oh. That turned out to be right, didn’t it?

Wow. Wow, Brady, don’t be so cruel.

Oh, that’s rich, coming from the poet laureate of cruelty.

[breathes and laughs] You know what? I have been reading this book on Zen Buddhism, and I’m choosing to let that one go. And speaking of new perspectives, I have a new perspective on why Rachel ran away to Aremid. Mm-hmm, it sheds a whole new light on things. See, if she hadn’t gone, I would have never known that my mother was alive.

Well, cue those violins.

And you can imagine how happy I am to be reunited with her and how heartwarming it has been for me, because, Brady, she is an old woman, and she’s not playing with a full deck. And so she can’t be blamed for any of this.

No? Oh, but how do you– how do you figure that? 55

Well, because everything she did, she thought she was helping me and Rachel. And that poor woman, she has suffered enough. And I just don’t want her to suffer any more, Brady.

I get it.

OK.

Listen. Belle told me that your mother is actually in the interrogation room. She’s getting–she’s preparing to give her final statement or something. But if you want to see her, she’s in there.

[laughs] Oh, right. The cops are going to just let me waltz right in there.

When have you ever needed to ask permission for anything? Go ahead. I’ll–I’ll keep a look out.

Mmm. Why are you being so nice to me?

[chuckles] I’m feeling softhearted. [light music]

There’s no one here. [lock clicks] Where’s my mother, Brady?

She’s in a holding cell, Kristen.

What are you doing? What’s going on?

What’s going on? This is what’s going on. You’re going to answer for what you did to Ava. Belle’s in the process right now of getting your arrest warrant. And I’m going to make sure that you don’t leave this room until the police come and put some handcuffs on your wrists.

OK, you know what, Brady? You need to listen to me. You are not thinking clearly, or surely you would understand that this is the very worst thing you could do.

It’s the worst thing I could do? How could that be? Oh, that’s right, that’s right, because you always have the idea that you never have to take responsibility for your actions–

OK.

Ever.

You know what? Think, think! Just stop with the hostility and think, Brady. Who is the mastermind behind the kidnapping? Hmm? It was our daughter. Rachel is the one who lured Ava to Aremid. She and my mother concocted this whole plan. And I only found out after the fact.

But you did. You did find out, OK? And you did nothing to help Ava. You got our little girl, and you have your– your mother who, in your words, is not in her right mind. So who does that leave in the room to be an adult? You. You’re supposed to make the right decision, be responsible. But instead, you’re going to end up throwing our little girl under the bus.

Oh, my God. Throwing our girl under the bus? Are you kidding me? She’s the light of my life, Brady. She’s the reason I get up every morning. I would never hurt her in any way, so just stop and listen to me. If you pursue this any further, that is exactly what you would be doing. [soft dramatic music]

Belle.

How could you? 62

How could I what?

Brady told me what you did. Ava–that you were involved in holding her hostage.

Ava was held hostage? I–I–

Don’t–don’t– EJ, don’t lie to me. Ava said she saw you with her captor.

That’s preposterous. [scoffs] Ava Vitali despises me. If I were on fire, she would look for a barrel of petrol. Now, tell me, what other lies did she spew? 63

Well, Ava claims that Kristen’s mother got you to keep quiet about the whole thing.

Wow, really? Kristen’s mother, who just so happens to be dead? My, my, my. That must have been a very persuasive tombstone, or maybe an urn, I don’t know.

I know you think you’re giving an Oscar-worthy performance right now, but I can see right through it. I know that Rachel Blake said something to you to keep you from going to the authorities. So tell me, what is she holding over you?

[scoffs] Absolutely nothing.

You ready?

Yeah.

All right, let’s do this.

OK, please, please be careful. Arnold is a dangerous criminal. Who knows what he’ll do when you confront him. 65

I’m prepared for Arnold Feniger, if that’s even who he is. Oh, Gabi.

Well, I assume you’ve already heard about Rafe?

Yeah, we have. As a matter of fact, we’re headed over to confront Feniger right now.

I already did. That creep denied impersonating Rafe. But you know the saying. If it quacks like a duck, looks like a duck– well, son of a bitch has feathers and a beak.

Feniger may think that he can stonewall you. But I have a feeling when he sees a badge, he’s going to be a little bit more forthcoming. Is he still at your–

At our–my house, yes. Well, at least he was.

All right. Well, we’re going to find him.

Oh, hello.

Who the hell are you?

I’m Rita Lesley. EJ DiMera sent me.

What? This guy, he must be psychic. I was just– OK, look, never mind. Lady, we’ve got trouble.

Trouble?

Yeah. They’re onto me. They know I’m not Rafe. 68

Yes, Mr. DiMera is aware of this dilemma.

OK, well, is he aware of how much this is going to cost him? Because if he thinks I’m going down for his crimes, boy, has he got the wrong number.

Not to worry, Mr. Feniger. We are going to whisk you out of the country forthwith.

Whisk me out of– oh, OK, here’s the thing. Don’t even think about sending me back to Argentina because the peso is very weak right now. And nowhere cold, OK? We’re talking coconuts and palm trees. You tell Mr. DiMera that, OK?

Of course.

Yeah, and, well, he better not think about turning against me, because if he does, I’m going to go down to that police station and I’m going to sing like a canary. In fact, they’re going to call that interrogation room “The Tonight Show with Arnold Feniger.” 70

[laughs] You needn’t worry, Mr. Feniger. I have everything you’ll need for a getaway right here. Let’s see. One–no, two passports, some cash. And of course, we have the burner phone. I picked it out myself. It’s black. Oh, here it is. There you go. And one last– oh, and this. [zapping] Whoops, sorry about that. But we couldn’t have a loose cannon like you strolling about, could we? I’m glad you agree. Now, I’m just going to need to borrow those clothes.

OK, so why don’t you tell me? What do you think is going to happen to Rachel if I get arrested, hmm? 72

Hmm, let me– let me think about that. Oh, yeah, I’ll get full custody, and she will be much better off.

That is an awful thing to say to me, and not very astute. Think harder, Brady. Do you remember what Child Protective Services told us? That if there was one more “incident,” that we could both lose Rachel forever. So why don’t you ask yourself right here, right now, hmm, is that what you want? For us both to lose our little girl? [tense music]

You do realize that Ava is going to give an official statement once she’s up to it?

Oh, I’m aware. Believe me, you’ll learn absolutely nothing, apart from a medley of lies.

Right, well, there’s also Kristen’s mother, so I’m sure between the two of them, we’ll figure out exactly what went down.

Belle, Belle, Belle, this is all just a ruse.

What a fool I have been! You know, everyone warned me not to get involved with you again. I mean, it’s not like I thought you were some kind of boy scout or anything. I just didn’t think that–

Didn’t think what?

That this would all come back to bite me in the ass so fast. But, boy, was I wrong.

EJ, that arrogant, egotistical, slimy– no, I just know he’s behind this. I know he’s behind this, just like last time.

Look, if this guy is Feniger– and I think he is, too– but it’s still a big “if,” why would EJ pull him out of mothballs after all these years? Doesn’t it seem like a lot of trouble to go to just to get back at Jada for putting Belle in his job? 76

Truthfully, I don’t know. What I do know is that I’m worried about Rafe. I’m really worried. I should go. Traffic is miserable at this hour, and I have to get to the hospital.

You think Rafe is at the hospital?

Oh, no. Before I left, I plucked a hair from Feniger’s head.

What? Why? 77

For a DNA test. That way we can prove whether he’s an impostor or Rafe. [dramatic music]

[grunts]

There you are.

Huh? What?

Where the hell is Rafe?

I don’t– 78

Don’t play dumb with me. Where is he? What have you done with him?

Who’s Rafe?

[dramatic music]

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The hospital meant so much to Abigail, to all the Hortons, really. You know, I know she would want me to do whatever it took to save it. I was actually gonna reach out to Kristen to see if DiMera could bail it out, but I really don’t think the board’s gonna want to bail out what they see to be a failing hospital.

Well, that’s understandable. [phone beeps] [light music] Oh, sorry. I guess I’ve got to get back to the office.

Oh, I will go with you.

That’s OK. Why don’t you two just stay here and brainstorm a bit, hmm? Chad.

Marlena. Good to see you.

You.

Sorry, I didn’t know Dr. Evans was gonna put you on the spot like that.

What do you mean? Why would I be on the spot?

Well, I imagine I’m the last person on Earth that you would want to work with.

Cat–

No, I get it. After everything that happened and everything I did to you, why would you ever want to team up with me again?

A long time ago when Rafe was with my cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. I was right here, actually. And at the time, I was feeling distressed about my love life. And I ran into Rafe, who was very sympathetic, which was fine. But then he gave me this really inappropriate hug.

So you’re saying Rafe has pulled this crap before?

No, see, that’s the thing. I found out later it wasn’t Rafe, that actually, it was this guy named Arnold Feniger. [dramatic music]

I don’t understand, Steph. Who’s Arnold Feniger?

He’s Rafe’s exact double.

Would you lighten up with the melodrama? [mockingly] “What happened to my brother?” [normally] OK, the last thing that I need right now is a lecture.

Oh, my God. Why are you acting like a total jerk?

And why are you being such a pain in my ass? You’re my sister, OK? You’re supposed to be on my side.

Why would I be on your side? You cheated on your fiancée, who also happens to be a friend of mine. That was a sleazy thing to do.

Yeah, well, so what if it was? You don’t have to be such a bitch about it.

Are you kidding me? You called me a bitch?

Oh, boy. Here we go.

Damn right, here we go. You don’t get to talk to me like that.

OK, well, I call ’em like I see ’em, And right now, I am looking at a capital-B biatch.

[exhales heavily]

Mm. Mm.

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

You really don’t have to work with me. Dr. Evans will understand. I promise.

Cat, we talked about this when you decided to stay in Salem.

Yes, and you were incredibly gracious. But it’s one thing to be living in the same town. It’s something entirely different to partner up on a project together.

Listen to me, Cat. I’m gonna say it again. [dramatic music] What you did to me and my family was hurtful, but you did it to save your mother. I understand.

Look at me.

[chuckles] I am looking at you.

No, I know, but really look at me.

I’m looking at you.

Can you honestly say you don’t see the person that pretended to be your dead wife, who ripped your heart out all over again when you look at me?

No. But I’ll get there.

I hope you do. But I mean, while we’re being honest… [sighs] There’s also another reason why it could be incredibly weird for you to be partnering with me on this project.

Because you said you had feelings for me?

Yeah, that. That’s why.

Well, isn’t that more of a you problem?

It doesn’t feel awkward for you?

Should it?

No. I mean, because I obviously now realize that working so hard for all that time to make you love me, it blurred the line.

So the feelings are gone?

I’ll get there.

OK, good. So then it shouldn’t be a problem with us working with each other, right? And since it’s for a good cause, I think we should– we should just go for it.

So there’s a guy out there who looks exactly like Rafe?

Dead ringer.

Is it, like, his long-lost twin or something?

Arnold Feniger is– he’s a look-alike.

What the hell are the odds of that?

Pretty good, actually…

Considering that about 15 years ago, Stefano and EJ DiMera hired him to get plastic surgery so that they could use him to take over Rafe’s life.

And did that actually work?

For a while.

Huh. Eventually he got caught.

Huh. And now you think maybe this guy is back and the reason Rafe was acting so weird all this time is because it’s actually Arnold.

Arnold was a world-class creep, which would explain Rafe’s behavior. The only problem is–

What is it?

Arnold Feniger is dead.

Any dude is not gonna want to be anywhere near you with an attitude like this.

Listen, you– [tense music]

OK, Rafe, I’m trying really hard not to pick up a pan and bash you over the head with it.

Right, which would just prove my point anyway.

And which you totally deserve. But I won’t do that because I love you. And I believe that something is seriously wrong with you.

OK, you mean besides my Karen of a sister being all up in my business?

You’re not making this easy.

OK. So what exactly do you think is wrong with me?

Honestly, I don’t know. It could be some sort of delayed reaction to your injuries, to all that time you spent in the coma. I don’t know, maybe it messed with your brain and changed your personality.

Maybe I like my personality. And you’re just pissed because you can’t roll over me and control my life like you used to.

First of all, I never did that.

Mm.

You know, and you can insult me all you want, but I’m not giving up on you, OK? We’re gonna figure this out.

OK. What are you gonna do?

I’m taking you to the hospital.

For what?

I want you to get an MRI of your brain.

Yeah, right. Like hell. [chuckles] No. No, I am not going anywhere with you, babe.

Uh-uh. No way. [dramatic music] [knock at door] [door clicks open]

Got a second?

For you, always. Come on in. What do you hear? Any news on the bankruptcy?

Well, there’s a lot of talk, but so far, doesn’t look very promising.

OK, I was afraid you’d say that. I may have some good news. My assistant may have a solution.

OK. What do you say we get some ideas down here?

Mm, yeah. And thank you again for agreeing to help out.

Of course. You don’t know how many fundraisers I’ve been to that I would kill for a plate of fries.

[laughs] They’re so good.

So you go to these things a lot?

[chuckles] You could say that. [clears throat] I’ve been to my fair share, you know– benefits, galas, auctions.

Mm, wow. Look at you, Mr. Fabulous. Sounds pretty glamorous.

Yeah, well, it’s nice to get dressed up every now and then. But once you get there, they’re all the same– boring.

Mm. OK. OK. First item of the list. You ready?

Yeah.

Rule number one for our fundraiser– you’re not writing.

I’m waiting for the answer.

Make it fun.

[laughing] OK. All right.

So…that happened.

Yeah, it did. Are you feeling OK about it?

I think so.

What, you–you think so?

No, no, no, no, no. I didn’t mean– it was great. You were great. It was just… a little strange.

OK, which part?

Well, the part where I was gonna be getting married a few weeks ago and I thought that I would be with Rafe and only Rafe for the rest of my life.

Oh. Yeah, I mean, I guess that life doesn’t always work out the way that we planned, right?

No, it doesn’t. And I know–I know it doesn’t make any sense, especially after what he did to me. But I just can’t help but feel a little–

Guilty?

A tiny bit, yeah.

So this Rafe look-alike is dead. What happened to him?

Bo and Hope figured out that he was posing as Rafe, and they arrested him. Only when he was at Salem PD, some of the other prisoners thought he was Rafe.

Oh.

They got into Arnold’s cell and gave him a beating.

They beat him to death?

Pretty grim.

Ah. Well, I guess it’s not him pretending to be Rafe, right?

Yeah.

Except–

Except what?

Well, this is Stefano and EJ we’re talking about.

And Arnold was about to testify against them. He was about to tell the whole world that they hired him to impersonate Rafe.

But he got killed before he could testify.

And EJ walked away scot-free.

Lucky guy, huh?

Lucky guy. Lucky guy who just happens to be involved in all of this again.

And he was the one who hired Rafe to dig up dirt on Jada.

Which never made sense to me because if Rafe wanted to make extra money for the wedding, why would he ever, ever investigate the woman that he loved? Unless–

Unless it wasn’t Rafe.

Because Arnold didn’t really die.

Wouldn’t be the first time the DiMeras faked someone’s death.

You’re killing me here, Gabi.

As much as I’d like to right now, I’m worried about you, Rafe. Look, I’m sure after all that time you spent in the hospital, it’s the last place you want to be. But if something is seriously wrong with you, we need to figure out what it is.

Nothing’s wrong with me. I feel fine.

But you aren’t acting fine. Look, please. If the tests come back clean, I promise I’ll get off your back.

First of all, I don’t believe you. And second of all, you are not putting me in some plastic tube to scan my brain.

You know what? I don’t care what you say. I’m not taking no for an answer. We are going right now.

Thanks. I was just about to knock.

What are you doing here?

I’m here for my date. Hey, big boy. Sorry I’m late.

[light music]

Mm. OK. How do we put the fun in fundraiser?

[chuckles]

Oh, my God. That was incredibly cringey, wasn’t it?

No, it was– the dance, yes. But no, it’s a legitimate question. You’d have to ask my kids.

Does give me an idea, though. What if–what if we did something that the whole family could be involved with?

Oh, I like it. Like a community thing.

Mm-hmm. Like–like a street fair. You know, my kids’ school does one every year. It’s always a hit.

Like with face painting and games and all that.

Yeah, all kinds of food vendors.

Ooh, I love it. I love it.

Yeah?

Yeah. Felicity, when she was little, we would always go to the fair. The town would shut down for the Fourth of July. And I’ve never seen that kid so excited. [laughs]

What was her favorite part?

Well, the games, obviously. One year, I think my dad spent over $100 on the ring toss, won absolutely nothing. Felicity was completely devastated until we took her to her favorite part, the dunking booth.

Oh, hell yeah. Everybody loves a dunk booth.

Mm-hmm. Yup. Oh, my God. You should have seen her. She was trying so hard to throw the softball to dunk her principal in the water. Finally, she just ran over, grabbed the target, and yanked it down. [both laugh]

Well, that’s one way to do it. OK, then we need to have a dunk booth.

Mm. Put the nurses and doctors in it.

Marlena would be the first one to sign up.

Wait, really?

Oh, my God, you kidding me? She’s the best sport I know. She’s gonna make jokes about how the pool should be filled with holy water. It’s gonna be hilarious.

[laughs] Wait, I don’t get it.

I mean ’cause she was possessed by the devil. [dramatic music]

I’m sorry? She was possessed by what?

What is she doing here?

Mm?

I came over because he wanted me to, for a little fun.

And you’re hot and all, but… [chuckles] I’m not really into threesomes.

I’m his sister.

Yeesh. [laughs] Definitely not into that.

Rafe, what the hell?

What?

Are you kidding me with this person?

Excuse me?

Oh, OK. Hold on a sec. Now, what’s the big deal? I’m not a monk. Man’s got needs, you know.

And you need to fulfill them with the stripper from your bachelor party?

Dancer, all right? And besides, Jada’s made it clear that she’s not interested.

Because you totally betrayed her.

Because I exposed the woman for the fraud that she is. All right, listen, the point is, I am free to do whatever and whoever I want. And right now, I want to be with the beautiful Savannah.

Oh. Such a sweetie. [giggles]

Do me a favor, sis. [clicks tongue] A little privacy.

This isn’t over. I don’t know who you are, but I want my brother back.

I am so sorry about that.

Sorry you have to deal with such a drama queen of a sister.

Oh, God, you have no idea. She’s constantly telling me what to do.

It’s hard to believe that you two are even related. I mean, you’re so sweet and real, and she just seems like a colossal biatch.

That’s what I was just saying. [both laugh]

Mm.

Hey, come here. Can I tell you a secret?

Hmm?

She’s not my sister.

You have nothing to feel guilty about. You have to live your life.

I know. I mean, it’s definitely over with Rafe.

It’s just so hard to believe that things went so– being so great to just being so awful in such a short time.

Look, I want you to know, though, this has nothing to do with you. You’ve been a really great friend, listening to me and letting me lean on you. [both chuckle]

And other things.

[laughs] And other things, yes.

Look, I’m not trying to make you feel bad for what just happened.

No, you didn’t.

OK.

And I don’t.

[chuckles]

Thanks.

Mm-hmm. You don’t have to thank me. I’m getting over a breakup, too, and… I just know that I really like spending time with you.

I like spending time with you too. Mind if I shower?

Oh, you don’t have to ask me.

[laughs] OK.

Go ahead.

[sighs]

Do you really think EJ and his dad faked this Arnold guy’s death all those years ago?

You know the stories about Stefano. He and EJ are more than capable of convincing the world that Arnold is dead.

Well, then that means he could possibly still be walking around.

[sighs] I will never get over that feeling of him putting his hands on me.

[sighs]

You know, the more I think about the way that Rafe came on to me–

The less it seems like a coincidence.

Yeah.

So what do we do? What do we do? Do we call the cops, tell the people who love Rafe?

How about we do both at the same time? I’ll call Jada.

Call her.

[water running] [phone ringing]

[line ringing]

So Cat…[chuckles] Wants to hold a benefit to save the hospital?

Yes, not just to raise the money but to get the story out there.

Yeah, I mean, it would be good for word to get out that our beloved institution is in trouble.

Yes, and remind people how much we’ve helped everyone and maybe have them feel compelled to get involved.

Stephanie could really help get the word out on this.

It’ll be all hands on deck. In fact, Cat and Chad are brainstorming now.

How did Chad become a part of this?

Well, we bumped into him in the square. And since we want to involve “The Spectator,” I don’t know, it just seemed like a– like a good fit. [dramatic music]

I mean, Chad is determined and resourceful, but did you say that they are brainstorming together?

I know they have a very complicated history.

I mean, who am I to say? But if I was Chad, I wouldn’t even want to be in the same space with her after what she did to him.

Pretty surprising.

[light music]

Dr. Evans was possessed by the devil?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Twice.

The literal devil, like, with horns and a tail and–

Yeah, I mean, I don’t know. You know, it looked like Marlena, so… still don’t know what the true form of the devil is.

Oh, my God, you’re serious.

Why? Does it sound crazy?

[laughs] No, it’s completely normal. Happens all the time.

Welcome to Salem, Cat.

[scoffs] Wait, I don’t get it. What happened? What did the devil want?

What do you mean what did the devil want? He wanted chaos, you know, wanted to destroy the whole town and everybody in it. But, you know, us Salemites are strong. Yeah, we made it through. And Marlena has a good sense of humor about it.

Yeah, I would imagine you’d have to. I guess that’s why everybody loves her so much. [light music]

What? What?

What if we made it a part of the street fair?

Made what a part of the street fair? What are you talking about, the devil?

Yes, the devil. We put Marlena in the costume, give her a pitchfork and, you know, the horns and all, you know. I mean, people–people would– would love to be able to dunk the devil.

[chuckles awkwardly]

[voicemail beeps]

Jada, it’s Steph. Listen, can you call me back as soon as you get this? It’s really important that I talk to you. Like, really, really important. OK. I’ll text her too. And then maybe I’ll go to the apartment so that I’m there when she’s home. [door slams] [dramatic music]

Where the hell is the bartender?

Gabi, you OK?

Does it look like I’m OK?

Not really.

What’s going on?

What’s going on is that I want to punch my stupid brother in the throat.

OK. What happened?

I don’t even know how to describe what just happened. First he was saying all these horrible things about Javi. And when I called him on it, he actually started telling me that I was being a bitch. I mean, can you imagine?

No. No, I can’t.

And it only got worse from there. Don’t even get me started on his date.

Rafe had a date?

I can’t even talk about it because this is not the Rafe that I know. My big brother has always been the sweetest, most loyal, loving person I have ever known. I don’t know how he could turn into this raging ass clown.

We might know why.

You do?

Maybe. Just a theory, but–

What are you talking about?

OK. You got this?

Yeah.

Got what?

OK, I need to go talk to Jada, but Alex will fill you in on everything.

All right.

Fill me in on what? What the hell is going on?

[sighs]

[door clicks open]

Hey, I saved you some hot water.

Oh, great. Thank you. Thanks. Oh, your phone rang while you were in the shower.

OK.

Hmm. [water running] – Jada, it’s Steph. Listen, can you call me back as soon as you get this? It’s really important that I talk to you. Like, really, really important. [line clicks]

What do you mean that chick’s not your sister? Were you lying to me?

No, no, no, no, no. I mean… it’s just, I was…adopted.

Oh. That explains why you’re so different.

Yeah, damn straight. [laughs]

Mm. Anyway, let’s not– let’s not talk about Gabi anymore, OK? You know, I’m just glad that– glad you’re here.

Samesies. I missed you.

You know, I was starting to think maybe you weren’t coming.

I’m sorry, babe. I got held up.

Oh, no, it’s OK. Definitely worth the wait… [both laugh] Especially when you look like this.

Mm.

You’re pretty sexy yourself, Rafe. [laughs]

Know what? Call me Arnold.

Do not write that down yet. No, no, no, no, no, no. Dunk the devil?

What? Why? What?

Really?

What, it’s too much?

[chuckling] Well, OK. I mean, you know Dr. Evans a bit more than I do, but I’m over here trying to imagine me walking back into the office this afternoon, like, hi, Dr. Evans. Hi, dear. Did you, you know, figure out a way to save the hospital? Yeah, actually, I did. I just have to measure you for your devil suit. [light music]

OK, fine. Point taken.

I’m–look, I just– she took a big risk on me, you know? Like, I don’t want to insult the woman by bringing up some horrible thing from her past that’s terribly painful. And is that even good publicity for the hospital, like, a devil thing?

[chuckles] OK, you’re right. You’re right. Fine. I mean, look, when you– when you’re from a family like mine, sometimes you– you forget how– how normal people see the world.

OK. [scoffs] You don’t think you’re normal?

Yeah, maybe the most normal DiMera, which is kind of like, you know, being the tallest jockey. [both laugh] I think you’re all right.

OK.

We should be focusing on– on all the service Marlena’s provided the people of Salem over the years.

Right, so no dunk tank for the doc.

Mm-mm, no, we’ll put that in the rejected column.

OK, so we’ll– so what are we doing? We’re trying to come up with a comprehensive plan for raising money, right?

Right, you said something about the fancy fundraisers that you went to. They would sometimes hold auctions.

Yeah, yeah, DiMera works with this foundation that does a silent auction every year. You know, people donate vacation, art, tickets, you know, stuff like that.

OK. OK. That’s cool.

Oh, what, doesn’t put the fun in fundraiser?

It would be more fun if it was a not-silent auction.

OK, like, a live auction, then?

Yeah. I mean, I’ve only really seen them in movies, but it’s pretty exciting, you know, all the rich people with their little paddles.

Exciting? What are you talking about? It gets heated.

OK. We can have security on hand. But we can keep it fun with the items. We can have, like, a hot-air balloon ride or a candlelit dinner for two.

What, you want to guilt husbands into buying things for their wives? That’s diabolical.

[chuckles]

What about the single people?

A bachelor auction.

You bid on guys to date?

And women, bachelors and bachelorettes. We are equal opportunities at commodifying romance. [laughs] Oh, my God. OK, whatever. You hate it, think it’s the worst idea ever.

No. No. I think it’s–I think it’s a good idea. [tender music]

Hey, I just got your message. Sorry, I was in the shower after–

Jada, I– you need to hear this.

What’s going on? [dramatic music]

Oh, I don’t even know where to start.

OK, the beginning usually works.

Right, the beginning.

[sighs] Rafe made a pass at me.

Unbelievable. I am so sorry. I am so sorry that you are getting pulled into this whole mess.

No, Jada–

And, you know, this shouldn’t even surprise me. You know, I just found out that he slept with a stripper from his bachelor party.

Are you serious?

Yeah. Disgusting, right? Javi told me that Rafe admitted it to him. Like, what kind of person does that?

That’s a very good question.

[sighs]

I wasn’t sure how to answer it, but now I know that I’m right.

Right about what?

That Rafe…isn’t Rafe.

Rafe isn’t Rafe? What does that even mean?

Well, I assume you heard of a guy named Arnold Feniger.

Of course. EJ hired him, like, 15 years ago to steal my brother’s life. Lucky for all of us, he’s dead.

Right. Only what if he’s not?

Why do you want me to call you Arnold?

Because… it’s my name.

Your name is Rafe.

Yeah, well, sure. [chuckles] Now. But before, at the orphanage… [chuckles] Before the Hernandez family adopted me, it was Arnold.

They changed your name?

Yeah. Can you believe that?

Why would they do that?

You know, these people, they– you know, the ones who turned me into Rafe, they wanted me to be someone different, someone to fit their plans and their goals.

Anyway, no matter what I look like on the outside, on the inside, I’m Arnold. And Arnold really wants to be with you. So…we good?

Hey, whatever floats your boat…Arnold. [both laugh] Mm.

Oh.

[giggles]

Look, I do realize that Cat did a– a terrible thing to Chad. But I hired her because, I don’t know, she wants– she wants a fresh start. She really wants to make amends. [dramatic music]

Well, I guess if Chad can forgive her, she deserves it. Maybe it’d be better for him to have a good relationship with her.

Yeah, well, I know it’s what she wants. You’ve got feelings for Chad. Romantic feelings?

I do. Yeah, they evolved while I was pretending to be Abigail.

And hopefully it’s what he wants too.

All right, well, I’ll work to– on getting a plan together for “The Spectator.” But I think it’s a pretty good start.

Yay. I do too. Yeah, it’s a good thing, ’cause we are fresh out of fries. Unless you want to order another plate.

Yeah, no, that’s tempting, but I think I– it’s time to get home. It’s almost dinnertime.

Yeah, I should be getting back to Felicity too.

OK, well, I think we should get together and, you know, work on it again soon.

Yeah, sure. Yeah, I’d like that.

All right, I’ll text you.

Perfect.

Yeah. See you soon, Cat.

Yeah. See you soon. [tender music]

[both chuckle]

Thanks again for the afternoon delight.

I should be the one thanking you.

Mm.

Sort of wore me out.

I wish I could stay for round two, Arnie, but I’ve got to go shower and head to work.

Aw. [dramatic music]

Call me anytime.

Oh, yeah. You can count on that.

[chuckles]

Just getting started.

Arnold Feniger might be alive? Oh, my God. I mean, could this be true?

It would explain a lot, wouldn’t it?

Yeah, it would explain everything that’s happened over the last few weeks.

That’s exactly what Steph thought too.

And Jada doesn’t know anything about this?

No, no. But hopefully Stephanie is telling her as we speak.

Arnold Feniger? Oh, my God. He looks exactly like Rafe.

Enough to fool his friends and family the last time.

But it says here that he was killed in jail.

Only if I’m right and Arnold is still alive, EJ could be using him to pose as Rafe again.

Oh, my God, do you think that’s possible?

Obviously it’s just a theory. You’re the cop here. But it seems–

Plausible.

And if it is true, that means that it wasn’t Rafe who left you at the altar. It wasn’t Rafe who cheated on you.

[door clicks open]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[upbeat music]

It is a good thing I don’t have to take my shirt off on TV anymore, because I think I gained about 5 pounds.

[chuckles] Well, it’s got to be more fun than the, uh– what diet were you doing again, the keto–

Paleo.

Ah, yes.

Mm. And, honestly, not all that bad. For a moment there, I think I was eating more prosciutto than most villages in Italy.

[chuckles] Oh, man. Well, I do hope you saved room for some dessert.

No, no, no, no, no. I’m sorry. I am stuffed.

No, come on. Just–just what if it’s just one little, tiny, teeny, tiny cupcake?

Uh–no, no, no, I’m good. No.

What? Come on. You have to.

I have to, and why is that?

Because… it’s a very special cupcake.

Special cupcake? Uh–

Surprise. [laughter]

Oh, man.

Happy birthday, Alex.

[sighs] [suspenseful music]

[knocking]

Dr. Evans, hi.

Hi there. Come in. Sit down.

Oh.

How was Vancouver?

Oh, it was good. It was awesome. I got some amazing quality time with my mom and my brother, Aaron. And, yeah, it was really nice. Thank you again for giving me the opportunity to go up and check on them before starting as your assistant. But now that I’m back, I am ready to dive right in.

Good. Well, I appreciate your enthusiasm, although it may turn out that both of us are gonna start looking for a new job soon. [tense music]

So what’s up? What brings you by?

Well, I was on one of my therapist-recommended anxiety strolls, and the Spectator office was on my route. So I popped in, and they said you were working from home today.

I am, yeah.

Did you get my message about me coming back to the paper?

I did.

And?

And, uh– yeah, I don’t– I don’t think it’s a very good idea, Leo.

Hi. So sorry I am late. Hey.

I knew Leo Stark would be a bad influence on you.

No, it’s not his fault. Actually, I left with plenty of time, but I just happened to bump into Jada.

Oh. How is she doing?

Not great, especially after the bomb I dropped on her. [suspenseful music]

[crying softly]

Jada? Hey. You all right?

No! No, I’m not. [sniffles] [crying]

What happened? What happened? Is it Rafe? Oh, God. What did he do now?

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

[light music]

[laughs] Happy birthday.

Thank you, Roman.

All right.

Thank you.

[chuckles]

And you are a wild card. You know that, right? I didn’t even think you knew when my birthday was.

Mm, well, a little birdie tipped me off.

Mm. So Bonnie sang like a little canary, huh?

Mm-hmm. And I thought about it for a bit, and I decided, you know what? I’m gonna go with the sneak attack.

Oh.

I’ve seen my mom and dad do it before, so–

That was a very sweet gesture. Thank you.

Oh, wait, you thought it was over? It’s not over yet.

It’s not over?

Nope.

Oh, boy. Come on, Steph.

For you.

You didn’t have to do that.

Just open it, would you?

Are these–

Cufflinks shaped like arrows.

[sighs]

I wanted you to have something to remind you of your time on “Body & Soul.”

How could I ever forget? Steph, if it weren’t for that show, you and I might not even be together. That is the best gift I could ever ask for. Thank you.

Rafe cheated on you? When?

The night before our wedding. Can you believe that? While I was at home, blissfully dreaming of our future together– the house, the kids, the dog, all of it– he was with a stripper, Shawn, the one from his stupid bachelor party.

You’ve got to be kidding me.

I wish I was.

How did you find out?

Javi told me.

Rafe cheated on Jada? No way. This has to be some sort of mistake.

Trust me, it’s not. I caught him red-handed, and on the day of his wedding, no less.

So what you’re saying, you, like, saw?

Yes, I saw Savannah, the stripper from the bachelor party, in his room in nothing but a towel.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Poor Jada. Why didn’t you say anything sooner?

We almost did. Leo and I nearly spilled the beans at the wedding.

Oh, so that’s why you guys interrupted the ceremony?

And then Rafe got that tip about Jada, and the wedding was called off, so we stayed quiet. Figured it was pointless to keep piling on the drama. And then, when I saw her, she was still so torn up about your brother, I figured that it was the right thing to do for her.

I just don’t get it. I mean, when did my brother become such a dirtbag?

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but I’m bored, bored with porn. I need the real thing. Real deal. And I know just who to call.

So that’s it? The hospital is just going to what, board up its windows, put a “for sale” sign out front?

Well, Dr. Johnson is looking into all kinds of possibilities. But what we really need to stay open is a large influx of cash.

OK. Well, if money’s the issue, could we organize a fundraiser?

I don’t understand. Why don’t you want me to come back to “The Spectator”?

Sit. Sit. Look, Leo. After the whole Kerry Youmans fiasco, I think it’s probably just best that we retire the Lady Whistleblower column.

Yeah, I couldn’t agree more.

You couldn’t?

Look, I know that the poison pen of Mr. Youmans has forever tarnished the good name of Lady W. In fact, just today, I ran into one of my fans– Little Whistles, as they’re famously known–and she said–

Leo, your fans?

Yeah.

OK. OK, uh, look. Your fans, got it. OK, uh, I’m just a bit confused because I thought that you said you wanted to come back to work.

I do, but not as Lady Whistleblower. Chadwick, I’ve always considered myself to be very versatile, something of a Renaissance man, sort of like the Talented Mr. Ripley minus the murder and sadism, but keeping in Jude Law and the luscious Italian scenery.

Mm-hmm.

Look, what I’m trying to say is I want to come back to the paper, but this time, as your newest ace reporter. Huh?

Rafe wasn’t always like this, right? But I’ve always thought of him as this total Boy Scout. When did he turn into a slimeball?

I’m as shocked as you are. I mean, I know my brother, and he is not a cheater. Well, not usually.

Has he done something like this before?

Well, there was that time that he cheated on Ava Vitali with Nicole Walker. But Ava is a psycho mafia princess, so in my mind, that doesn’t really count.

A psycho mafia princess? [laughs]

Actually, that wasn’t the only time he cheated. Rafe did sleep with his ex-wife Sami while he was engaged to Hope Brady.

Wow. So he stepped out on yet another fiancée.

It was complicated. They had this huge blowout fight, and he thought that they were over.

Look, I don’t know. I’m picking up on something. Maybe this could have been a blindspot for us. Maybe Rafael has been a slimeball all along.

OK, listen, I’m– I’m by no means excusing what Rafe did, but do you think that maybe, maybe there’s an explanation?

An explanation like what?

Well, we both know that I, um– I did something sort of similar.

You mean when you slept with my sister while you were married to Belle?

Yeah, right. I was in a dark place, and I made a very, very bad decision. I’m just thinking. I mean, is it possible that maybe the same thing happened with Rafe? I mean, did he get really drunk and just make a really stupid choice?

No, I don’t think it was anything like that. According to Javi, Rafe tried to downplay it like it was no big deal at all– boys being boys or some BS like that. Just no remorse at all. None.

Jada, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. You don’t– you don’t deserve this.

Thank you for saying that. [crying]

You know what? Let’s get you out of here. Come on. Let’s–let’s get you home, OK?

All right.

You know what I was thinking? Since Jada is still crashing on my couch–

Yeah?

That, uh, I was wondering maybe– maybe we could hang out at your place tonight.

Hmm.

I could, uh– I could make the birthday boy dinner.

I would love that. I have been meaning to ask you, though, how is Jada holding up?

Oh, honestly, she’s a mess. I mean, not only is she being falsely accused of corruption, but Rafe isn’t even standing by her side.

Oh.

I mean, I’m just itching to give that jerk a piece of my mind.

Uh, excuse me. I’m sorry to interrupt, but I’m on the phone with Will.

Oh, Will. How’s he doing?

Well, he’s doing well, but he wants to know if you have time for a little birthday video chat with Sonny in Arizona.

Of course. Come on. Steph, do you mind?

No. No, no, of course not.

OK.

And you know what? It’ll give me a chance to have that conversation with Rafe.

All right.

So I’ll be right back.

All right. I’ll see you in a bit.

OK.

Hey, Savannah, it’s Ar– I mean, uh, Rafe. Ah, well, thanks, but the, uh– the wedding was called off. [laughs] Yeah, I’m single and ready to mingle. So why don’t you come over here with your hot little behind? We could have some fun. I got the house all to myself.

Well, I like that you’re being so enterprising, but I’m not sure that would raise enough money to save the hospital.

Well, in a way, you don’t need to. I mean, yes, obviously, the goal of a fundraiser is to bring in as much cash as possible. But an equally important goal is to rally public support, to spread awareness. If we get the word out how important it is to the community that we save Salem University Hospital, it could attract the attention of people who could actually really help, people with really deep pockets.

Huh. I like the way you think. I’m going to break for lunch. Why don’t you join me, and we can talk some more about it? Good?

Yeah, I don’t know, Leo.

What? What don’t you know?

Well, I mean, do you have any real experience being a real reporter?

Um, as a matter of fact, I do, aside from my brief internship at the “Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,” where I was fired because the editor thought that the obits I was writing were–and I quote– “a bit too whimsical.” Do you not remember the article I penned last year about Tom and Alice Horton?

Sure, but that was a one-off.

A one-off? Would you tell Emily Bronte that “Wuthering Heights” was a one-off? Chadwick, I am capable of writing more than just salacious gossip. Besides, it can’t be any worse than some of your current reporters. Chadwick, please? Please, all I need is a chance. Let me prove to you that I can be a serious journalist.

OK.

OK?

OK, yeah, we’ll give it a shot.

Ah! Oh, Chadwick!

OK.

Here you go.

Thanks for getting me out of the square. I didn’t need everybody and their mama watching me break down, looking totally pathetic.

No, no, no, no, no. Jada, there’s no way that you could look pathetic. You’re a strong woman who’s just– look, who’s been badly hurt.

That’s very kind of you and very much appreciated. But really, you should go. You’ve done enough.

No. I’m not leaving you. I’m not leaving you, especially not in this condition

No, really, I’ll be fine. I’m just going to cuddle up under the covers, and listen to Adele, and cry myself to sleep.

Um, yeah, somehow, that doesn’t really sound like a very good idea.

You’re right. I’m going to put on Beyoncé, you know, mix a little “Lemonade” with “Renaissance,” and then when I start to feel like my bad bitch self again, I’m going to go and I’m going to find my not so quite ex-husband, and I’m going to have a baseball bat.

Ooh.

I’m kidding. I don’t have a baseball bat. But you probably have one I can borrow, right?

No. No, no, no, no, no. I do not have a baseball bat, OK? I don’t. But, um, I mean, I got– I got a shoulder to cry on if you want.

Oh.

Come here.

Well, this feels good.

I’m glad.

You know, I just can’t help but think that all of this– all of this is my fault, everything that’s happened, this whole nightmare.

How so?

Well, after my disaster of a marriage with Bobby, I promised myself, Shawn, I promised myself that I would never let that happen again. Never again. Never would I be with a man who’s going to treat me bad. At the first sign of a red flag, I was out. For some reason, with Rafe, I missed the flags, all of them.

Why are you being so hard on yourself? This is not your fault. Before this happened, Rafe was– Rafe was a standup guy. Everybody thought so. I mean, come on. I mean, the man had more green flags than a Brazilian soccer match. [laughter] It’s nice to see you laugh.

It’s nice to laugh.

Hey, look at me. There’s no way that you would have ever suspected that Rafe was going to treat you like this, all right? None of us did.

Yeah, but I just– I just feel so naive, especially after last night.

Like, what do you– what do you mean?

I wanted to kiss you, Shawn, but I stopped myself because of my love for Rafe, even after he secretly investigated me, even after he took my job. But now that I know that he was unfaithful to me, any feelings I had left for him, they’re dead. In fact, I don’t see a reason why we should stop what we started last night. [sultry music]

Listen, I know Rafe isn’t a saint. But I feel like his current behavior, something is off. You said he seemed unrepentant, right? Like he didn’t care.

[scoffs] He couldn’t understand why it was such a big deal. Gabi, I looked into this man’s eyes, into his soul, and, like, nothing. He didn’t feel a thing.

I don’t get it. I mean, I know Rafe felt serious regret over how he hurt Hope. Ava, too. And in both cases, those relationships were really rocky. But with Jada, it was just– it was just different. They were so good together. You remember that night that they got engaged, when we went out to the Small Bar to celebrate?

Yeah, I remember. He was, like, glowing.

He was. In all the years I’ve known my brother, I’ve never seen him so happy.

Well, clearly, something has changed, big-time. I just wonder what could have caused it.

OK, this may sound a little far-fetched, but I have a theory. [knocking]

Well, it took you long enough. Oh. It’s you.

Were you expecting someone else?

Uh, yeah, just the, uh, pizza delivery guy. He had to double back for the old garlic knots.

Mm. Well, I don’t want to disturb your lunch, so I’ll make this quick. I came to talk to you about Jada.

Oh, Jada. Yeah, I heard she’s been camping out on your couch.

And she’s a total wreck.

Oh.

Why are you doing this, Rafe? Why are you treating her this way?

What? No, no, no, no. I didn’t tell her that she had to move out.

What was she supposed to do? You left her at the altar, and then you took her job. And on top of that, you haven’t defended her against those spurious accusations.

Well, that’s because there’s a mountain of evidence that says she’s guilty.

Come on. You know Jada. She would never even think about doing anything underhanded.

Well, look, this isn’t really any of your business.

I think it is. Jada is my friend, and I care about her. And I know that you do, too. I just wanna help.

Oh, you wanna help?

Yes, I do.

OK, well, why didn’t you say so?

Is it just me or do Will and Sonny seem happier and more in love than ever?

No, I agree. They’re doing great.

I swear, those two are like relationship goals.

Well, you’re not doing too bad yourself in that department. You and my niece seem very happy now that you’re back together again.

I am a lucky guy.

Yes, you are. I hope you remember that.

Why wouldn’t I?

Look, I’m going to be very frank, Alex. Last time you and Stephanie were together, you hurt her badly. I’m hoping this time around, you’ll be more mindful of her feelings. Think you can do that?

[sighs] Absolutely. I’ve done a lot of work on myself, and Stephanie’s amazing. I know that. I swear to you, she will get all the love and the respect that she deserves.

What the hell was that?

Well, come on. Look, I know you’re Jada’s friend, but you can’t deny that there’s heat between us.

Oh, my God.

Just come on. Give in to your desires.

Oh, my God!

[groans] God!

You disgusting pig!

You–[sighs]

OK, so, before she moved out yesterday, Jada and I were talking. And she was wondering if Rafe’s behavior could be some sort of delayed reaction to his coma.

Delayed reaction to his coma? Is that even medically possible?

At the very least, it’s worth looking into. Look, I just need to convince Rafe to see a doctor, maybe even get an MRI. In case the problem just isn’t psychological, but physiological, maybe there’s a fix.

You think he’d go for that?

Oh, I won’t give him a choice.

[chuckles] Rafe is so lucky to have such a fierce sister. You’re always looking out for him.

He’s lucky to have you, too.

No, I doubt he’ll feel that way once he learns who blew his secret.

Javi, look at me. You did the right thing.

Thanks for saying that. Because I just– I love you both so much, and I don’t want to mess it up.

No, you didn’t. And you couldn’t. Look, I am so grateful that you’re here. I just wish–

What?

Well, I just wish that my angel of a cousin wasn’t dating the devil.

What? [laughs]

Chadwick, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. Ah! Ooh, I am champing at the bit to take on my first assignment. Oh, maybe, maybe I can go undercover at that hot yoga studio to see if that gorgeous Greek statue of an owner really is running a hush-hush members-only sex club in the basement.

Where’d you hear that?

From my friend Denise.

Mm-hmm.

She also thinks the moon landing was fake, and sometimes she puts tinfoil over her windows to keep out 5G.

Leo, get some better sources. OK?

OK. Ooh! Maybe I can finally, finally take down Phyllis. She’s that fascist slumlord who runs the Salem Inn. Do you know that every time I go to see her in her office, she is watching the same episode of “How I Met Your Mother”? I’m starting to think that in addition to being a terrible person, she’s completely mashugana.

OK, Leo, I– I need you to listen to me, yeah, really carefully. If you’re going to attempt to be a real reporter here, you’re going to need to uphold a set of journalistic ethics and standards. OK? And before you can uphold them, I think that, for you, you’re going to need to learn what they are.

Yes, yes, journalistic ethics and standards.

Mm-hmm.

Is there a Cliff’s Notes version of that?

Leo.

Chadwick, I’m kidding. Boss, I am kidding. Look, I promise you, I’m going to work my little tush off day and night. I promise you will not regret this! [chuckles]

Hold on. Jada. Jada, wait.

What? Something wrong?

No. No, no, I just– I want to make sure you’re not doing anything that you might regret.

What’s to regret? Rafe and I are very much over.

No, I know that. OK, but you’re upset. And you’re in a vulnerable place right now.

Look, Shawn, I’m a big girl. If you’re worried that you’re taking advantage of me, don’t be. I know exactly what I’m doing.

Yeah, which is just what– getting back at Rafe?

If I’m being real, there is an element of truth to that. But mostly, I am just trying to move on. And since you’ve had your divorce, I think that’s something you’ve been trying to do, too. Unless you still have feelings for your ex.

I think we highlight the personal impact of the hospital on the community, so we’re hearing from real people, real stories of the doctors and nurses who work at Salem University Hospital, how they literally save lives every single day. That’s my thought.

Hmm.

Hey. Why does it seem like I always run into you here?

It’s the–it’s the fries. I can’t get enough of them.

Well, I can’t say that I blame you. Hi, Marlena.

Hello.

Uh, did I hear you were talking about the hospital?

Yes, I’m sure you’ve heard by now that there’s a chance we may be shutting down.

I know. I heard, and I’m so sorry. I mean, that’s so many jobs that are going to be lost.

Well, Cat has a thought about it. Why don’t–why don’t you join us, and she can share her ideas with you? [light music]

Oh. Ow. Welcome to Gabi Chic.

Knock, knock.

Oh, Leo. Oh, my God. You scared me.

What do we have here?

Nothing.

Are you trying on wigs?

No. [stammers] Well, yes.

OK, let’s see.

OK. [clears throat] Ah. If I can get it on–

Oh.

OK. What do you think? Do I work as a blonde?

No. It’s giving me Dollar Tree Heather Locklear.

Oh, bitch. [laughter] What are you doing here anyway?

Well, I come bringing glad tidings. Guess who scored himself a new J-O-B?

Already?

Uh-huh.

Wait. So tell me, does OnlyFans offer health insurance?

Oh, as if. I just came from hitting up my old boss at “The Spectator.”

Oh. No. Please tell me that I’m not dating Lady Whistleblower again.

No! No, I am a legitimate journalist now. Leo Stark, cub reporter.

Leo, that’s amazing! Oh, my God. Reporter?

Mm-hmm.

I’m so proud of you, babe.

Thank you. OK, I’ll get out of all your hair now.

Ha ha. But, before you go, there’s something you should know. After I left your place this morning, I ran into Jada.

And did you–

And I told her everything.

Still have feelings for– no. No, no, no, no, no. Belle and I, we’re done. We’re done. I mean, especially after the, uh–

After the what?

Well, we–we got into a big fight. I confronted her about her relationship with EJ, and clearly, it’s not just a fling. And I know it’s none of my business, but I still felt the need to warn her about him.

I’m guessing she didn’t love that.

No. No, she definitely did not.

Mm. So, if I’m understanding correctly, Belle is doing whatever she wants, and Rafe is doing whatever he wants. I don’t see why we can’t do whatever we want.

Because I–look, obviously, there is a growing attraction here. I just want to make sure. I want to make sure that we’re doing this for the right reasons.

Shawn, look, you’re not just a convenient warm body. OK? We have had a connection ever since we were partners on the force. We had a few hiccups, but, you know, the way you’ve been here for me during this whole entire mess, it’s really making me see you in a whole different light. And, uh, I really feel that there can be something really special between us.

I– I feel the same. So, um, I guess you’re right. I mean, I guess there really isn’t anything holding us back, is there?

Not that I can see.

So– [sultry music]

Oh, damn her! Stupid tease. Gabi. I didn’t expect–

What in God’s name is going on with you, Rafe?

What’s going on? What’s your problem now?

The problem is that you cheated on Jada with a stripper.

Exotic dancer, all right? And how in the hell did you find out?

Javi told me.

Oh, of course. Gossipy little queen.

What did you just call him?

Oh, no, no. Hey, he’s the one that broke the bro code.

I don’t give a damn about bro code. How dare you talk about him like that? Javi’s your cousin.

Yeah, some cousin.

What the hell happened to you, Rafe? What the hell happened to my brother?

Hey, I was just going to message you. How’d it go with Rafe?

Uh, he made a pass at me is how it went.

What?

Yeah. I was giving him a piece of my mind about the way that he’s been treating Jada. And the next thing I knew, he was shoving his tongue down my throat.

I’m gonna kick this dude’s ass. Where is this son of a bitch, Steph? Is he at the house right now?

Alex.

Is he at the house?

No.

No, no. He can’t just do this and get away with it.

He didn’t. I kneed him in the groin.

Good. But still, I’m going over there.

No, no, no, no, no. Alex, just wait a second, OK? Something’s been bothering me ever since I left Rafe’s, and I can’t– I can’t quite put my finger on it.

Well, obviously, something’s bothering you, Steph. This guy just practically assaulted you.

No, it’s not that. I just–I can’t help but feel this strange sense of deja vu.

What do you mean? Has Rafe hit on you before?

Oh, my God. What if it wasn’t Rafe? [suspenseful music]

I think a fundraiser is a great idea.

Good. They’ve been very successful in the past. And you know what? The paper could be very helpful in getting the word out there for us.

Yeah, “The Spectator” could be a key sponsor of the event. [phone dings]

Good. Oh. Oop. Back to the office.

I’ll go with you.

No, that’s OK. Why don’t you stay here and you two can brainstorm? I’ll see you back there.

Thank you.

Yep.

Oh, um. Sorry. I didn’t really expect Dr. Evans to put you on the spot like that.

What do you mean? Why would I be on the spot?

Um, I mean, because I’m– I’m kind of like, the last person in the world that you’d want to be working with, right?

How could it not have been Rafe? You just said–

OK, hear me out. A long time ago, when Rafe was with my cousin Sami, a similar thing happened. I was right here, actually. And–and at the time, I was feeling distressed about my love life. And I ran into Rafe, who was very sympathetic, which was fine. But then he gave me this really inappropriate hug.

So you’re saying Rafe has pulled this crap before?

No. See, that’s the thing. I found out later that it wasn’t Rafe, that, actually, it was this guy named Arnold Feniger.

Would you lighten up with the melodrama? “What happened to my brother?” OK, the last thing I need right now is a lecture.

Oh, my God. Why are you acting like such a total jerk?

And why are you being such a pain in my ass. Right? You’re my sister. You’re supposed to be on my side.

Why would I be on your side? You cheated on your fiancée, who also happens to be a friend of mine. That was a sleazy thing to do.

Yeah, so what if it was? You don’t have to be such a bitch about it.

So you told Gabi and Jada the truth about Rafe?

Do you think that was a bad idea? Should I have kept my mouth shut?

No. Hey, listen, it was completely unfair of your cousin to ask you to keep his dirty little secret. Made you an accomplice. And Jada had a right to know.

Yeah. I guess you’re right. It’s just–you should have seen her face. She was devastated.

Aw. Poor thing. Believe me, I’ve seen my fair share of devastated faces, beginning with my father’s when he discovered my collection of Cher cassettes. But I digress.

You do that a lot.

Well, hey, a little comic relief never hurt anyone, especially when we’re both so sad about Jada.

Yeah, I just– I don’t know. It’s just since my cousin is the one who hurt her, I don’t feel any relief.

I get it. This is really hard for you. But now the question is, since Jada knows the truth about Rafe, what is she going to do about it? [intense music]

[bluesy rock music]

– * Things ain’t always black or white * * The darkness doesn’t turn to light * * Every time you think it should * * Even if you’ve been real good *

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Days Transcript Friday, February 21, 2025

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I hope that you do not waste any more tears on my cousin… [dramatic music] Especially because–

Because what?

There’s something that you should know about Rafe.

He cheated on you.

What?

I am so sorry.

No. Uh-uh. No. Rafe has done some seriously messed-up things lately. But he would never be unfaithful to me.

I know it’s hard to believe. I didn’t want to believe it either. But I am telling you the truth. Rafe, he… had sex with someone else.

So let’s go over the ground rules before you eat your breakfast. Now, no biting, no spitting, and definitely no yelling. I have very sensitive ears, and we’re in a remote area, so no one would hear you anyway.

But I heard a woman’s voice earlier.

Oh, yeah, her. Well…[chuckles] She definitely won’t be coming to rescue you.

Why not?

Well, let’s just say that you’re not the only prisoner in this house.

You’re holding someone else here?

We’re just full of questions this morning, aren’t we?

Yeah, you’re damn right I am. Who else is here?

Oh, Ava.

Mm. Oh, God.

[groans] Oh.

Got you, got you, got you, got you, all right?

Brady. Oh, God, Steve. Thank God. Thank God.

It’s OK. Hey, hey. It’s over. It’s over. It’s over.

You have no idea how happy I am to see you. Oh. How’d you guys find me?

Steve was able to enhance the audio on the voicemail that you sent me. And up until now, I couldn’t even understand the end of it.

But once my guy cleaned it up, we knew that Rachel had called you and you were on your way to this address.

Yeah, well, your daughter lured me here. It was part of her grand plan to keep us apart. And when she failed, she stepped up her game.

She stepped–what do you– what do you mean? Easy, easy.

[groans] I mean… Rachel knew. She knew that you never heard my message and that it was all garbled so you didn’t hear me say that I was here. She took my phone, she sent you a text message, and she made you think that I dumped you and went to China.

Wait, wait, wait a minute. Are you saying that Rachel has been holding you captive?

No, that’s– that’s ridiculous. She’s just a little girl. She couldn’t have done this alone.

No. No, she could not have done this alone. But she sure as hell did do this with the help of her grandmother.

Her–Marlena? What?

No, Brady. No, her other grandmother. Kristen’s mother.

Who else are you holding here?

Oh, that’s none of your concern.

You’re in way over your damn head, lady. Yeah, when they find you here, which they will, you are gonna be facing some serious prison time.

Mm.

Be smart. Be smart and let me go.

I’m afraid I can’t do that.

Why not?

Because I made a deal with EJ DiMera, and it’s one I intend to keep. – So this plan you’ve been formulating?

Huh, you know, I assumed this was something I was expecting from DiMera, but now I think it might be exactly what we’ve been waiting for. Hmm.

Ooh! [laughs] Indeed, here it is.

And what is that?

Oh, little brother, this is the answer to our prayers.

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

[dramatic music]

Ava, I don’t understand. See, Kristen’s mother is dead.

[scoffs] Oh, no, she’s not. She is here. She’s creeping around this house all dressed in white.

You’ve seen her?

Oh, I see her three times a day when she brings me my gruel.

Steve, I know what you are thinking, but this is not a hallucination.

Then it’s got to be some kind of trick, OK, because whoever you’re seeing is not Rachel Blake, because she passed decades ago.

Ava, listen, whatever is going on–

Look, I am telling you what’s going on, Steve! I told you Kristen’s Mommie Dearest is alive and well, and she has been holding me hostage in this haunted house!

All right, all right. Take it easy. Just tell us, where is this woman now?

EJ DiMera is the scum of the Earth. There’s no way you can trust him.

Well, unfortunately, I have no choice.

Yes, you do. Yes, you can let me go, and I will help you. I will help you get out of whatever mess it is that you are mixed up in. Look, I don’t know what kind of deal you made with EJ, but I guarantee you he is not gonna hold up his end. He’s just like his father.

Stefano? In what sense?

Every sense. He’s like the second coming of that monster. He’s just as heartless, just as ruthless. He–he’s only out for himself. I’m telling you, Stefano not only raised EJ, but he molded him into his own twisted image.

The answer to our prayers.

Mm-hmm. Amen and hallelujah.

Right, well, I’m going to need you to be a bit more specific.

Well, after we talked last night, I got in touch with Rolf.

I already don’t like the sound of this.

I’d be a little bit more grateful if I were you, EJ. We currently have two very large problems taking up space in my mother’s house. And Rolf maybe, once again, has saved the day.

All right, I’ll bite. What has our favorite mad scientist cooked up for you this time?

You see, this lovely concoction has been around for a while now. It is called CRS-17, otherwise known as our miracle drug.

[siren wailing]

Oh! Hey. Sorry, I didn’t know you were in here. [scoffs] OK.

Something that I can help you with, District Attorney Black?

Hmm, I didn’t realize we were using official titles, Detective Brady.

Well, we are at work.

Well, whatever you’re doing must be really important, because you couldn’t even be bothered to look up and say hello.

As a matter of fact, it is important. Trying to prove your new boyfriend framed Jada.

What? You’re telling me that Rafe had sex with someone else the night before we were supposed to get married?

It happened after the bachelor party.

With who?

Don’t clam up now, Javi, not after you just told me that my fiancé slept with someone else. Who was it? Please tell me! Who did Rafe have sex with?

The stripper.

[dramatic music]

Rafe had sex with the stripper?

I found them together, him and Savannah. That was her name.

OK, what do you mean you found them together?

The morning of the wedding, I went over to the inn to help Rafe get ready, and she was there in his room.

OK, so this Savannah person was in his room. That doesn’t mean they slept together. Maybe she was trying to get paid or something.

No. I paid her the night before at the pub.

OK, but that doesn’t prove anything.

Jada, she came out of the bathroom in a towel. And Rafe gave me this whole song and dance, saying that she only stayed over because she was too drunk to drive home. And he claimed that nothing happened between them.

There was a lot of drinking that night. Maybe he was telling the truth.

He wasn’t. I’m sure of it.

How, hmm? How are you so sure?

Because I told Rafe that I didn’t believe a word that he said and he needed to fess up and admit that he had sex with her. And eventually, he did.

And I wish that I could tell you that he broke down bawling the instant that he came clean, but he didn’t think that it was a big deal. I–I don’t even have words to explain it. Look, all I can say again is that I am so, so sorry. Come here.

Hold it. You found out about this the morning of our wedding?

Yeah.

That was weeks ago. Why am I just hearing about this now?

Well, this would normally be the part where I would tell you that EJ is not my boyfriend. But considering the very obvious foul mood you’re in, I think I’ll save us both the aggravation.

That’s fine by me.

[scoffing] OK. Do you have any evidence to back up your allegations?

Why? So you can go and warn EJ?

Oh, my God. Screw you, Shawn! I would never do that. And yeah, I’m gonna call you by your first name, so deal with it.

OK! Jeez. Calm down.

[scoffing] OK.

Look, and to answer your question, no. No, I do not have any proof that EJ set Jada up. But it’s only a matter of time before I do.

Yeah, well, you do know that the whole “innocent until proven guilty” thing applies to everyone, including EJ.

I’m wondering if you realize how biased you are.

What? Excuse me?

Oh, come on, Belle. We both know that you cannot be objective about a man that you are having sex with.

Oh, I’m familiar with CRS-17. Megan shot us up with it a couple of years ago so we wouldn’t remember why she held us captive in the basement for weeks.

Mm-hmm, and ruin her plans for world domination.

But we were able to remember after Marlena hypnotized us.

Yes, that is right. This drug causes memory loss. I mean, CRS stands for Can’t Remember–

I know what it stands for.

Well, then you also know from firsthand experience, as you just said, that if a person or two people were to be injected with it, then they would forget why they were kidnapped.

But if we use it on Ava and Rafe…

You and I would be in the clear.

EJ’s only loyalty is to himself. And as soon as he gets what he wants, he’s gonna turn on you like the rat that he is. His word means nothing. He will destroy you and your loved ones without a second thought. There’s still a chance. There is. If you let me go, I will make sure that EJ goes down for this. And I will swear that you were forced to do this against your will. All right? What do you say?

No, don’t–don’t look at me like that, Steve. I am not crazy. Rachel Blake was just here.

All I’m asking is, where is she now?

I don’t know. OK, maybe–maybe the old bat saw you two coming and she flew off to her old belfry.

Steve… I swear to you on the life of our son that Kristen’s mother has been holding me captive.

All right. I’ll go search the house.

Be careful.

You don’t believe me either, do you?

You just swore on your son’s life. I believe you.

Good.

Are you–are you hurt? Are you hurt?

I’ll be OK. I’ll be OK.

Kris–Kristen’s mother did this? That is just–it’s–it’s–

Insane. It’s insane.

Yeah.

Yeah. I know this. And it’s taken me learning the hard way that the Blake women– you know, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

[chuckles] I’m– I’m mortified at my daughter’s role in all this. Obviously, her grandmother has been a very bad influence on her.

Yeah. Her grandmother and her mother.

[sighs]

What do you– what do you mean?

Oh, Kristen was in on this.

Are you telling me that Kristen knew that her mother was keeping you hostage here?

Look, not initially, no. But look, when the Woman in White walked in, I thought that Kristen was gonna pass out from shock.

Yeah, I’m sure about that. But how did Kristen know that you were here?

Look, she found my phone and some scrapbook about this place in Rachel’s backpack. She put two and two together.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

Brady, what? What is it?

[sighs] The other day, Kristen and I were supposed to take Rachel to therapy together. Kristen went into the other room to get Rachel’s backpack, and then all of a sudden, she got a real bad headache and wanted me to take Rachel alone. She said she was gonna go upstairs and lie down. I bet she came here.

Yeah. Obviously, she didn’t tell you that she found me.

No, she–damn it! I just–I just talked to her about this a couple hours ago. Kristen looked at me dead in the eye, and she pretended to know nothing, even though I told her I was worried about you. I didn’t know where you were. I couldn’t reach you. I can’t believe Kristen actually saw you and didn’t help you get the hell out of here.

OK, well, she wanted to initially, but her mother talked her out of it.

She talked her– how’d she do that?

Because she told her that if she set me free that I was gonna go straight to the cops and then Rachel was gonna get all messed up in this. Look, she did this to protect her kid, but she walked right out that damn door. [dramatic music]

You’re telling me that three generations of Blake women were responsible for you being kidnapped?

Yeah. And one DiMera man.

No, no, no. You mean–

Oh, yeah. EJ. He knew I was here, and he didn’t lift a finger to help me.

Doesn’t this only erase short-term memory?

Yeah, but that’s all we need. It doesn’t matter if Rafe and Ava remember their tumultuous teenage years. We just want to erase anything about them being held captive by you and my mother.

But as I just said, you and I couldn’t remember why we were kidnapped, but we did remember who did it.

Yeah, but this– this is a stronger dose. Rolf assured me he perfected it.

Oh, well, then we have nothing to worry about now.

OK, you know what? You want to be a naysayer? You–you don’t like my idea? Then you propose a better one, EJ.

How dare you accuse me of not being objective about EJ?

I’m just calling it like I see it.

Oh, well, your vision is clouded by your jealousy. And what happened to my personal life being none of your business?

OK, you are making it my business. My boss was fired because she was falsely accused of being corrupt.

And?

And now the DA is turning a blind eye to what couldn’t be a more obvious frame job because she’s literally still in bed with the guy behind it.

So any better ideas?

[sighs]

[chuckles] Yeah, I didn’t think so. Look, EJ, honestly, I don’t love the idea of relying on Rolf either, but this– this is our best shot at coming out unscathed, hmm? I mean, the only other alternative is to get rid of the captives permanently.

No. No. I don’t want to go down that route.

OK, well, then let’s hustle over to Aremid. We jab the PI and the Mob princess before Steve and Brady track them down, hmm?

So will you help me or not?

I’m sorry. The answer is no. I have to think about my daughter and granddaughter.

You keep bringing them up, saying that you’re doing this for your family. How are they involved in this?

No more questions.

So, what, is EJ doing something to them? Is he threatening them? Is that why you’re helping him? Please! Please, just tell me what the hell is going on so I can get out of here and back to the people I love.

Why didn’t you tell me that Rafe slept with that skank as soon as you found out?

I wanted to, but he begged me not to.

Seriously?

I hated it. I hated every minute keeping this from you.

But yet you did it anyway.

But Rafe was, like, bullying me into these arguments, saying that it wasn’t my secret to tell and that what you didn’t know wouldn’t hurt you.

[sighs]

I–I know. I know. But then he pulled the family card and said that family is supposed to look out for one another. And next thing I know, I’m promising him that I’m gonna keep my mouth shut.

God knows that I’ve covered for my sister more than once, so I understand why you didn’t tell anyone.

I did tell Leo.

What? Wait, Leo Stark knows about this?

I ran into him when I was leaving the inn, and I was just so angry and so upset that it just sort of came out.

Great. So now Leo has a nice juicy column for his gossip piece.

No, no, no, no, no. Leo would never do that. In the moment, he was just being a good friend. Jada… I was so torn that when the ceremony started, I still didn’t know what to do.

Wait, is this why Leo stood up when Paulina asked if anyone had any objections?

He knew that the secret was eating away at me, and so he was gonna say something.

That’s kind of considerate of him. But then you stood up and you said that you had something to say.

Because I realized that I had to tell you. But then Rafe stopped the wedding before I could.

Yeah, then he ruined my life with all those trumped-up allegations. God. You know, every time I feel like your cousin can’t do anything more to hurt me or humiliate me any more, he finds a way to prove me wrong.

I know how EJ operates. Oh, he has you thinking that you have to go along with him. But it’s not true, OK? I can get you out of this.

You know something? You talk too much.

What? No, no, no, no, no. No, please, don’t. Don’t–please, don’t do it. Don’t, please! Please. [groans]

Well, I’ll be damned. Ava wasn’t seeing things. You must be the infamous Rachel Blake.

What do you mean still in bed with him?

Come on, Belle, you can drop the act, all right? I know.

You know what?

I know that you lied to me when you said that your hookup with EJ was just a one-time thing.

Well, actually, I didn’t lie, because when I told you EJ and I were together once, it was the truth. And you know what? Why does who I sleep with have anything to do with you? We’re divorced, remember? And please, please, please, please save me all of this BS about being biased. You know me. You know I would never compromise an investigation because of my personal life.

I thought that I knew you. Apparently not.

So how did you know that EJ and I are still seeing each other?

Jada told me. [dramatic music]

I hope that you know that I didn’t tell you this to add to your pain. When you asked me what it would take to get over Rafe, I thought knowing this might help.

Knowing that he’s a bigger pig than I thought.

The way Rafael treated you was shameful.

You know, I had a dream this morning. I had a dream that Rafe, he was asking for me back. He wanted me back. He said that he loved me and he wanted to marry me. He even got down on one knee with your mother’s ring. But… even after all of the outrageous behavior that Rafe did, I was still holding out hope that we would get through this.

I don’t know, but after speaking to you, it’s clear that we’re not gonna get through it. It’s not gonna happen. Rafe and I, we’re over.

We’re done. [phone beeps]

It’s just Gabi. She needs me at the office.

You should go. You should go.

No, no, no, no, no. If you want to keep talking, I can just text her back and tell her that I’m running late.

No, really, really. I’m fine. I’m fine.

[grunting] [tense music]

You’re hiding out in the attic?

This is my house, and I’ll do in it what I wish. Now, who are you, and what are you doing here?

The name’s Steve Johnson.

Well, Mr. Johnson, why are you trespassing?

The woman you had hogtied downstairs is the mother of one of my sons.

I see.

So you gonna come willingly, or do we have to do this the hard way?

So EJ was here. How the hell does he figure in all this?

I don’t know. But he seemed genuinely surprised to find me gagged and bound. At first, I thought that he was gonna help me. [sighs] And then he didn’t. I don’t know, he just– he left.

What a bastard. I wonder if this was his idea of revenge for what happened to Susan.

Look, EJ hates my guts. There’s no question about this. But I don’t think this has to do with his mother. I think it has to do with Kristen’s.

Why would you say that?

Because Rachel Blake asked to speak to him outside in private. And so whatever she said must have turned him onto her side, because he never came back.

Well, what could she possibly have said to him?

I don’t know. You know what? You’re gonna have to ask the kidnapping granny, if Steve ever finds her. [footsteps tapping] Oh.

Found her.

Why would Jada bring up my sex life with you?

She didn’t bring it up. I did. I told her I didn’t believe you when you said EJ was just a one-time thing, and she confirmed my suspicions.

And how the hell did she do that?

She ran into you at the DiMera house. She figured your whole story about being there to visit Johnny was a load of crap. And you know what? She was right.

Well, gee, Detective, I would think you would have better things to investigate than whose bed I’m in.

How could you do it, Belle? Jada went to bat for you with the mayor. She’s the reason why you were named DA. And this is how you repay her, by–by sleeping with the guy that manufactured the evidence that ruined her life?

You don’t know that EJ did that.

Do you even hear yourself right now? The man is a vile, vindictive snake, and he’s coming after you next.

Oh, my God! I am so sick of your holier-than-thou commentary on my taste and my judgment and my professionalism when it’s you who’s throwing around unfounded accusations, convicting a man without even a shred of evidence.

Deep down, you know that I’m right. EJ is behind this.

Oh, please. You hate EJ, so you want to blame him for everything that goes wrong in this town.

We both know that if anything bad happens in Salem, there’s an extraordinarily high chance that EJ is involved. It’s either him or his crazy sister. [dramatic music]

Ava?

She’s gone.

Well, did she escape?

How the hell would I know? Where’s your mother?

Mother! Mother, are you here? She’s gone too.

Oh, my God. I’m gonna have to go check on Rafe.

Oh, what is going on here? Where did everybody go?

How you doing? Are you cold? Do you want–I can get you a blanket. Want my jacket?

OK, Brady, I keep telling you I am fine. Look, we don’t even need to be here. I told you, Kristen’s mother didn’t hurt me.

I would just feel better if the doctor checked you out, OK? And hey, until then, call your son, ’cause I’m sure he’d love to hear from you personally that you’re OK, thanks to his dad.

And you.

So not only am I biased and incompetent, but I’m also a bad friend?

Hmm, I would throw crappy sister in there too.

Oh, well, since we’re on the subject of sisters, shall we discuss Talia Hunter?

Yeah, bring it. Fine.

OK. Yeah, I would love to.

Excuse me. Excuse me. You think you two can stop arguing long enough to book this woman for kidnapping?

Who is she?

Well, this is the Woman in White, aka Rachel Blake, aka Kristen DiMera’s mother.

Ah. Oh, thank God. Ugh, quite a number of stairs to get up here. [sighs] OK. All right.

Mm!

Oh, here, let me– let me help you with that. There we go.

What’s that, another sedative?

Oh, no, old chap. It is something quite a bit stronger.

What are you gonna do? You gonna kill me? Is that your plan?

[chuckles] No. Heavens, no. I’m simply going to wipe out your memories.

No.

Why the resistance, Rafael? Surely this hasn’t been a pleasant experience for you. Just look on the bright side. I give you one little– well, not-so-little shot, and you’ll forget this whole sordid affair.

You’re gonna use that to wipe out my memory?

It really is what’s best for everyone. [tense music]

Don’t do it, EJ.

Ah, bup-bup-bup-bup-bup. You won’t feel a thing. Ready? On the count of three. One, two, three!

Drop it!

Like hell! [grunts]

Jada?

[sniffles]

Hey, you all right?

No. No, I’m not. [sobs] [dramatic music]

So… Shawn took off pretty quick after he booked Rachael Blake, huh?

Sure did.

You want to talk about it?

You know, we’re just getting the hang of being divorced. So is that really Kristen’s mom?

Apparently she is.

Huh. So for all these years, she’s been alive, and now she’s been holding Ava in Aremid?

Pretty wild, huh? I’m just glad Brady and I got there before it was too late.

I am sorry that you were so worried. But I promise you, Tripp, I am totally fine. Yes, I will still ask the doctor those questions. Yes–yes, yes, and I will– I will–I will call you again later today. Yeah. Yeah. OK, all right, honey. Just please give Wendy a hug from me, and– OK. I know. I love you too. All right. Ciao. [sighs] Thank you, Brady. For everything.

Well, just grateful we found you.

Yeah, I’m grateful you found me, too, and you showed up when you did, because God knows what that lunatic would have done, especially with Kristen and EJ’s help.

[sighs] [tense music] [both grunting]

EJ! No!

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Mm. Mm. I must be dreaming.

I’d better not be. [both chuckle] – Feliz Día del amor, mi amor. – Pero eso fue ayer.

Huh?

That was yesterday.

Oh, well, every day feels like Valentine’s Day with you.

Aw.

Although I’m wondering if you should go sit over there because I only have nice things to say about you and last night and today, tomorrow.

[shushing] Deja de hablar.

Huh?

This. [smooching]

[laughs]

[grunts] Oh. Good morning.

Good morning.

Why are you looking at me like that?

I was just watching you sleep– well, listening to you sleep, actually.

Oh. Was I snoring?

Talking.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

About what?

About Jada Hunter and how you set her up for a fall.

[knock at door]

I have nothing to say to you.

Wait, Jada. Jada, listen, OK? I’ve been a total idiot, all right? I don’t know what came over me. I don’t believe any of this manufactured evidence against you. I know that you’re innocent, OK? I am sorry. I am sorry that I ever doubted you and– but EJ obviously set this whole thing up. And I can’t believe that I fell for it.

If you really loved me–

I do love you. I still love you, and I still want to marry you.

Jada, please, take this ring back. Take me back.

I love you so much. Can we just–can we just pretend these last few weeks were all just a bad dream?

[tense music]

I’m sorry I’m late with your breakfast. I was busy upstairs.

[muffled speech] [phone rings]

Hold that thought. Hello.

Mother, I still can’t believe I’m hearing your voice.

[muffled shouting]

Kristen, oh, it’s such a blessing to hear your voice. Don’t mind the annoying background noise. How are you, dear? How’s Rachel?

We’re fine.

I hope you haven’t punished her for all this business with Ava. After all, it was my idea.

She is not being punished, no. But at some point, she does need to learn that hostage-taking is not an acceptable way to solve her problems.

I do admire her ingenuity, though, I must say.

[sighs] As do I, I admit. Well, for now, she has no idea that I know that she lured Ava to Aremid, let alone that EJ dumped Rafe there too. I am so sorry that you have to deal with him as well.

Oh, it’s no trouble, dear.

Well, even so, you won’t have to take care of Rafe or Ava much longer because I have a solution– a permanent one.

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

I’m gonna have to let you go. I’ll call you back. [sighs] Hi, Brady.

Hi. I overheard you saying something about a more permanent solution. To what?

DiMera business. Sorry, but I can’t be sharing trade secrets with a competitor, can I?

Work is the last of my concerns, Kristen. Or should I say our concerns?

Why? What’s wrong? [tense music]

I had a little visit from Child Protective Services. We have a big problem.

[sighs]

Well, my daughter sure hung up in a hurry. I hope everything’s all right.

[muffled speech]

I’m sorry. I didn’t get that. Maybe this will help.

[screams]

Oh. Are we still doing this?

[screaming]

I told you– wasting your breath.

[screams] Help!

[muffled] What was that?

[chuckles] So you heard me saying–

That you set up Jada, in those words. God, I should have seen right through all your denials.

[chuckles] I didn’t lie, Belle.

Then how do you explain what you said in your sleep?

I didn’t say it. That’s how I explain it. I’m not the one lying here, Belle. You are.

If you’re saying that I misheard what you said–

I’m not saying you misheard. I’m saying you made it up entirely. You see, the thing is, I never talk in my sleep. Ask any woman I’ve ever slept with. Ask Samantha.

Oh, ha-ha-ha.

And even if I had dreamed about setting up Jada, I’ve also dreamt about traveling to Mars, where everyone there spoke Swahili.

[chuckles] OK, fine!

Mm. So you admit you made it up.

Listen, I’m just trying to figure out what’s going on here. Someone set up Jada, and it does have your fingerprints all over it.

Is it too hard for you to believe she’s guilty?

Yes, it is. And furthermore, if you continue coming after my job…

My job.

I am going to continue coming after you with all of the ammunition I’ve got.

Well, I expect no less from you, Belle. But trying to trick me into confessing to something I didn’t do, that hurt my feelings– below the belt, if you will, especially when we are here in my bed the morning after Valentine’s Day, having spent a wonderful evening… speaking for myself, anyways. [dramatic music]

Well, I didn’t mean to hurt your feeling. [both chuckle]

Well, I’m afraid you’re just going to have to make it up to me.

Hmm. What’d you have in mind?

Oh, I have a couple of ideas.

[chuckles]

I wish that I could stay here all day.

I wish you could stay here every day. So when’s the next Longhorns game?

Tonight.

So is it a date?

As long as Gabi doesn’t keep me overtime until midnight like she did the other night.

Who won last night’s game, anyway? I seem to remember getting distracted by something and missing the end.

Mm-hmm. Well, let me check.

[knock at door]

Steve, good morning.

Hey.

Come on in.

Thank you.

If you’re looking for Stephanie, she had an early meeting over at the mayor’s office.

No, I was looking for you. Stephanie told me that you were staying here with her till you find a place of your own.

Yeah, and I am very grateful to her for that. This may come as a shock to you, but it is nearly impossible to rent a place with no job, no income, and a criminal investigation hanging over your head.

I’m really sorry, Jada.

I’m just glad that my father isn’t around to see this.

Oh, come on. Marcus would know what a raw deal you got, just like everyone who loves you knows that. And listen, I am still determined to prove that EJ DiMera set you up.

Well, I am very grateful for that, especially considering that you’ve had so much going on yourself, you know, with John being gone and Rafe quitting to get back on the force and you worrying about Kayla. How’s she doing, by the way?

Oh, she’s much better. Thanks. But I was just pulled in on a missing persons case that Brady wants me to look into.

Who’s missing?

Ava Vitali.

I don’t want it. I want you to let me go.

I’m sorry. You know I can’t do that.

And now I see where Kristen gets it.

Gets what?

Oh, let’s see. Crazy, felonious.

[laughs] That’s funny. I’ve heard all those things about you. [chuckles] You gonna eat this or not?

Not.

Fine. I’ll just give it to someone who will appreciate it.

Yeah? Who’s that, the Parrot Man?

Or someone else who could use a good meal.

[grunts]

[sighs]

The CPS worker basically grilled me about why Rachel ran away.

Well, what did you tell them?

I told her the truth, obviously, that it was a cry for attention because she wants her parents to be back together.

Yes, exactly. Exactly. This is not a case for CPS. [scoffs] Oh, my God. Every child runs away at least once. I mean, it’s not like we’re abusing her.

Kristen–Kristen, it’s not that simple, or I wouldn’t be here right now.

OK, fine. Go on.

The file that CPS had was an inch thick. They knew all about our custody battles over the years. They knew all about our respective criminal histories. They said that Rachel has been through too much trauma. And I couldn’t disagree. I also didn’t disagree with the fact that a lot of this is on us.

Yes, I mean, we’re parents. We’re not perfect, Brady. But damn it, I mean, nobody– nobody loves that child more fiercely than you and I.

I know that. I know that. You know that. I’m sure our daughter knows that. But I needed to warn you that this woman is gonna want to talk to you and probably to Rachel.

OK, then we need to all be on the same page.

Kristen, what we need to do is make sure that nothing else goes wrong with Rachel. Nothing. No more lying, no more running away, no more–no more kidnapping, no more forging, no more blackmail. And that goes for all of us here.

What? What?

Well, nothing, nothing. You’re right. You are right.

Look, I know this sounds dire. If it sounds that way, it’s because it is. This woman basically put me on notice and said, if we get one more black mark against either of us–

Black mark?

An incident that they deem detrimental to Rachel’s emotional or physical well-being. If it happens, they can take her out of her home and they put her into protective custody. Kristen, we could lose our little girl forever.

I can’t believe this is still in the headlines.

Corruption, scandal, sex– unfortunately, this story’s got it all.

But there is no corruption. Jada is being made out to be the bad guy when everyone that knows her knows that she’s innocent. I mean, I know her. We’re friends. We bonded. We lived under the same roof.

Well, Rafe lived under the same roof with her too.

Look, I know he’s my cousin, but this dirt that he’s dug up on her can’t possibly be legit. I mean, she’s being made out to be this awful, amoral person when Rafe’s the one who cheated on her.

Nothing you can do about it now.

Not about the headlines, but–

But what? [dramatic music]

I don’t know. I’m starting to have second thoughts about telling Jada the truth about Rafe.

Well, look who’s finally awake. Thought I was gonna have to give you a good shake. [chuckles]

Where am I? And who are you?

I’m here to take care of you.

So you’re, like– you’re, like, what, one of EJ’s minions?

Beg your pardon?

Yeah, well, last I remember, EJ had me in his basement, and he was coming at me with a syringe.

Now I’m here. So you, like– you on his payroll like Rita?

I have no idea who Rita is, and I do not take orders from EJ DiMera.

Then why?

I’m doing this for my family, no one else.

[grunts]

That’s insane! Nobody’s going to tell me that we’re bad parents, Brady, or that she’d be better off in someone else’s care.

Of course she wouldn’t be.

They’re not gonna take her away from us. They can’t.

That’s why we can’t give them a reason to.

What? You tell me what you’re thinking right now.

I–I’m just–I’m shaken up because I thought this was a nothing case, that they would just dismiss it out of hand.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

All right, well… it’s OK. I appreciate the heads-up.

[sighs] Hey, listen, I know this sounds a little bit like doomsday. It doesn’t have to be. We just have to take this warning seriously and do what we need to do.

Right.

We can do it.

Yeah.

We can. We just–hey, we have to keep our eye on the prize, focus, pull each other in the right direction, and…[snaps fingers] It’s doable.

You always know the right thing to say, don’t you?

[chuckles] Rachel has a half day of school today. Would you like to stay and hang with her?

I would–I would love to, but I have to meet with Steve Johnson.

Steve Johnson? About what?

Ava’s disappearance. [tense music]

Thanks.

Mm-hmm. So you’re saying Ava didn’t go to China?

Mm-mm. She never contacted Tripp, and there’s no record of her boarding any flight.

Mm. Where could she be?

I have no idea. But she left Brady a voicemail on the day she disappeared. But the reception cut out, and the last part of the message was indecipherable.

How much was missing?

Well, everything potentially useful.

Well, all’s not lost. At the department, we have this new equipment–

Thank you, but I already hired a sound guy to enhance the audio. And we’ll see if there is a clue as to where she might be.

And?

Well, still waiting.

You know, we had evidence like this for a case a couple months back. And we were able to find some ambient noise in the original that helped us pinpoint the location.

Yeah. Yeah, we tried that too.

Mm. Well, if I was still commissioner, I’d make–

You’d do everything you could to help out. I know.

Don’t mind me. Old habits.

I understand. Jada, we’re gonna get you back where you belong real soon. I promise. And in the process, it will give me great pleasure to bring EJ DiMera down.

Well, I don’t know about you, but I am starving.

EJ.

Hmm?

Did you seriously pass out on me?

[mumbling] I did it.

What?

I did it. I set up Jada.

Oh!

[chuckles] I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I couldn’t help myself.

All right. I’m gonna go to work.

No, no, no, no, no. Please don’t. No, no, no, no, no. I was only joking. Don’t be mad.

How can I not be mad when you’re trying to steal my job?

Well, maybe I wouldn’t do that if you’d stop trying to entrap me. This is the part where one of us says, all’s fair in love and war.

Except it’s not love.

Well, I hope it’s not war either.

What?

Belle, I just– I just want to let you know that… I’ve enjoyed the time that we’ve spent together.

OK, we had this conversation last night.

No, no, no, no. Let me–let me finish. [dramatic music] I know that this is complicated for a myriad of reasons– because of Shawn and Samantha and the job and many other things. And maybe this will blow up in spectacular fashion one day. We know the odds. But I just want to let you know that I– I care about you. This isn’t just a casual fling for me.

It’s a genuine affection that I feel for you. And I sincerely mean that.

I don’t know what to say.

You don’t have to say anything. [dramatic music] I know that you’re coming off of a divorce. I just wanted to be up-front about my feeling…

[chuckles]

Which isn’t always easy for me to do.

I know. I really can’t believe you just–

Laid my soul bare? [both chuckle] Although some people don’t believe I have a soul.

I know better.

Mm.

[chuckles]

Family? So are you related to EJ or Feniger?

Feni-who? No. I’m doing this for my daughter and granddaughter. They mean the world to me, and all I want is to ensure their happiness.

OK, I don’t get it. What does this have to do with me?

So you want to tell Jada about Rafe and the stripper?

You know that I was ready to tell her at the wedding. But when Rafe stopped everything and left her at the altar, it seemed kind of beside the point.

Yeah, well, isn’t it beside the point now too? It’d be like kicking her when she’s down. And they’re not getting married anytime soon.

But I’m tired of everybody making Jada out to be the villain. I feel like she should know that Rafe has no right to be acting high and mighty with her.

OK, I–I see your point. But wouldn’t it hurt her more to know that Rafe cheated on her the night before their wedding, no less?

Or maybe it would help her get over him.

You know, I love how loyal you are to Jada when Rafe is the one you’re related to.

Yeah, well, I haven’t spent time with him in years. He’s just not the guy that I remember. Jada deserves so much better.

It will give us all great pleasure to see EJ go down. And, Steve, I appreciate everything you’re doing, but Shawn texted me earlier, and he told me that he and JJ are already looking into the case against me.

But still–

But nothing. Look, they have access to police files, so it’s much easier for them than it would be for you or me. Priorities, OK? Ava is the mother of your son, and she needs to be found. It would make me feel a lot better if you just focused all of your energy on finding her.

Are you sure?

100%. I am so lucky to have somebody like you in my corner– you and Stephanie and Kayla.

Well, we love you, Jada.

Yeah.

You’re family, and we believe in you. And we won’t rest until your name is cleared. OK? Come here. Oh, there’s my other baby girl.

What does Steve know about Ava’s disappearance?

Well, he’s helping me track her down now that I know that she’s not in Hong Kong with Tripp. That’s why I have to meet with him now, to see if he has any new leads.

OK, well, keep me posted.

I will. And let me know if you hear from CPS, OK?

I will.

And please give Rachel my love and tell her that I’ll call her and wish her good night, OK?

Yeah. If anyone finds out that Rachel helped kidnap Ava Vitali, oh, God help us.

Longhorns won, by the way.

Yay!

I wish I didn’t have to go to work. We could celebrate.

Well, at least you have a job to go to. Remind me. Money is that green papery stuff, right?

Mm-hmm, but you are going to get a job soon. I am sure of it.

Hmm. I wish I were sure. I have sent out reams of résumés and not a nibble, not that I’m surprised. I wrote soaps; before that, a gossip column. What kind of job am I expecting to get with a résumé like that?

Well, who knows what kind of talent you may have waiting to burst out? [laughter]

All right, let’s see. I can do a really incredible impression of a baby crying.

Ooh.

I can find a song to fit any situation. And if it doesn’t fit, I can change the lyrics so that it does. And since I seem to be genetically incapable of getting a brain freeze, I can chug a slushy without consequence.

Ooh. [laughs] You are going to set the world on fire, babe.

I am. Mm.

I’ll see you tonight?

Mm-hmm.

OK.

Bye. [jazzy music]

Oh.

“Couple Slain, Police Suspect Homicide”? Crackerjack Salem PD strikes again or copywrite foul? Oh. Oh, this–this is just utter drivel.

Well, I hope you have a productive day at the office.

Oh, not the office– my office. [laughter]

I’ll talk to you later.

OK.

Oh, it’s for Kristen.

Oh. Well, I’ll make sure that she gets it. [dramatic music] Come here.

Hmm.

[light music]

Javi, how’s it going?

Hey, I’m OK. How are you doing? Stupid question. Jada, I’ve been thinking about nonstop, and I just hate what’s happened.

Thanks. Me too. Listen, I already told Gabi yesterday, I returned your mother’s ring to Rafe. So be sure he gives it back to you.

I haven’t been home yet, but when I see him, I’ll definitely do that.

For the record, I don’t think Rafe’s been home either.

Did you run into him?

No, I mean– never mind.

No, no, no. Come on, tell me.

No, I don’t want to pull you into this. You two are cousins.

Girl, I’m already pulled into it. I want to know.

Last night, he had the gall to invite me up to his room at the Salem Inn.

What?

Yeah. Can you believe that… or the fact that I proceeded to cry myself to sleep over that jerk?

Damn, Javi. What’s it gonna take for me to get over him?

Mm. There you are.

Here I am. This came for you.

Thank you.

Kristen, as I told you last night on the phone… [clears throat] We need to figure out what we’re going to do with Ava and Rafe. Your mother can’t babysit them for…forever.

Yes, yes, that is an issue that urgently needs to be addressed, one of several. See, I got Child Protective Services breathing down my neck. And Brady has got Steve Johnson looking into Ava’s disappearance. But there’s nothing to worry about, because I am formulating a plan.

Oh.

Mm. [dramatic music]

Look, I’m here to feed you breakfast, not to answer your intrusive questions.

Maybe I can help your family.

And maybe you could shut your mouth. Your life is literally in my hands. Now, I may look meek and mild, and you may even think I’m a little dotty. But I will stop at nothing to protect the people I love.

Look, Steve, I know that you said you’d call me if you found any more info on Ava. But I’m going crazy here, OK?

Perfect timing. I was just on the phone harassing the audio lab. They’re gonna send me everything they’ve been able to enhance so far.

OK. [phone beeps]

Well, here it is now.

– Brady, it’s Ava. You need to call me back as soon as you get this. I just got a call from Rachel. I know where she is. I’m heading there right now. The address is 2311 Riverbend Way.

Oh, my God, I know where that is.

You do?

We–we have to get to Aremid now.

Aremid?

Hello, Chadwick. It’s Leo. And you will be thrilled to hear that I– who have an amazing work ethic, a wonderful way with words, and, although sometimes I push a little too hard for a joke, am really fun to have around– would be interested in coming back to “The Spectator.” [jazzy music] OK, well, maybe you won’t be thrilled to hear that, but I’m hoping you’ll at least consider it.

The first thing I saw this morning was a hit piece about me in “The Spectator.”

I saw it too. [light music]

At first, I was mad at the whole situation but especially at Rafe for messing with my mind last night. Then I was sad. Because even though I know that I just need to move on and put him behind me, there’s a part of me that still loves him very much and misses him.

Jada…I hope that you do not waste any more of your tears on my cousin, especially because–

Because what?

There’s something that you need to know about Rafe.

He cheated on you. [dramatic music]

Now, let’s go over the ground rules before you eat your breakfast. No biting, no spitting, and definitely no yelling. I have very sensitive ears. And we live in a remote area, so no one will come, anyway. OK?

Yeah. But I heard a woman’s voice earlier.

Oh, her. Yeah, well, she definitely won’t be coming to rescue you. [laughs]

Huh. Why is that?

Well, let’s just say that you’re not the only prisoner in this house.

Huh.

Ava. Oh, God.

[groans]

Come here, it’s OK.

Oh, Brady, Steve.

All right?

Thank God. Thank God.

It’s OK. Hey, hey, it’s over. It’s over.

Yes. You see, I assumed this was something from DiMera that I was expecting. But now I think it might be exactly what I’m waiting for.

[chuckles] Indeed, here it is.

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[dramatic music]

Mother. Hi.

Hello, sweetheart.

No big Valentine’s Day plans?

Well, not with Roman still in Chicago, visiting with Rex.

So you’ve come to visit one of your other sons.

Oh, well, it looks like the other son is getting ready for a hasty getaway.

Don’t worry. I’m not leaving Salem after everything I’ve done to secure my place at Titan. But I am moving out of the inn.

Oh, well, well you should. I mean, if you’re gonna be staying in Salem, you need a permanent place to live. Did you look at those new lofts down by the harbor?

No, actually, I didn’t, because I’m moving into my father’s house.

My God, I am so happy to be out of scrubs. I had three emergency appendectomies today, which means that I was on my feet for approximately– [tender music]

What’s all this?

Happy Valentine’s Day, darling.

Javi’s spending the night at Leo’s, and Jada just moved out.

And Rafe?

I don’t know if or when he’ll be back.

So does that mean–

We have the place to ourselves. So if you want to spend the night…

Mm, I–I thought you would never ask.

Yeah.

No. No, no, no. I understand just fine. And listen, I think it’s very sweet that you want to stand up for me, but you don’t have to, not in this instance, anyway.

You think I’m sweet, do you?

[laughs] I suppose that’s what I said.

Well, you’re certainly right about one thing.

Hmm?

I do want to stand up for you but not because I don’t think you can handle yourself but because I care about you, Belle.

See? Sweet.

Also, I don’t like the idea of someone else giving you kisses on Valentine’s Day.

Oh, no?

Mm.

Oh, well, who do you think it should be?

Oh, well, let me show you.

Mm.

Mm. So would you care to join me for a drink?

Lead the way.

Oh, no, no, no. After you, please.

[chuckles] [country music]

Who does Rafe think he is, asking me to come up to his room after he ruined my career and he betrayed me in the worst possible way? You are the only Valentine I need tonight, you and a bunch of your little friends.

Jada, sure you want to do that? [dramatic music]

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

[soft music]

There we go.

So…[clears throat] What are we doing?

I believe you call this having a nightcap. [glasses clink]

[chuckles] Yeah, I get that part. I mean what are we doing in the broader sense?

Can we just live in the moment and not overthink It? I mean, that’s been our mantra, right?

Yeah, but, you know, you just kissed me. And as you pointed out earlier, it is Valentine’s Day.

Your point being?

Well, at the risk of overthinking it…

[chuckles]

Feels like the kind of thing that actual couples do.

I suppose that’s true, but it’s not as though we made plans for the holiday. You just happened to stop by here.

Right.

Unless… [gasps] You wanted to stop by here…

[clears throat]

Because you wanted to be with me for Valentine’s Day.

[chuckles] And if that was the reason?

Ooh. A successful, accomplished, fascinating woman wanting to be with me on Valentine’s Day? Well, I would feel… very, very lucky indeed.

Hmm. [sighs] So you’re moving into the Kiriakis estate.

Is that surprising? I’ve lived there before.

Yes, you have, but not when your brother Xander was head of the household, your brother who historically can’t stand you.

And the feeling has been mutual.

[sighs] So my question is, how did you talk him into this?

It was Xander’s idea.

[scoffs] Really? Xander invited you to live there?

Yeah. I was over at the house the other night, talking business. And strangely enough, we were getting along.

Oh. Oh, the wonder of all wonders.

We were getting along so well, in fact, that he suggested I move in. And since I do, as you said, need a more permanent place to stay…

Yes. Yes, I did say that. But come on, Philip. Not there. Anywhere but there. [dramatic music]

This is all for me?

For us.

[laughs]

Valentine’s dinner for two, just like we talked about.

I thought we were going to the Bistro.

I know, but when you texted me that you were heading into your third surgery of the day, I thought maybe a nice relaxing dinner at home would be just what the doctor ordered, so…

And the doctor is so very grateful. And I’m also grateful that you got our little girl down for the night. Yeah, I checked the nursery before I got changed.

Well, Victoria is not only down for the night, but I gave her a bath…

Mm-hmm.

And read her two bedtime stories.

You got her to go to sleep after only two stories?

I made her a deal: four stories tomorrow as long as she let me get ready for my hot date with her mum tonight.

Oh. She may look like a sleeping angel, but that girl drives a hard bargain.

Just like her mum.

[laughs]

Dinner will be ready soon.

[gasps] You cooked?

Well, I did consider making my world-famous haggis, but it’s not the most romantic food. So yeah, I let Henderson and Cook handle the menu.

Mm, that’s a good call. Well, since you seem to have thought of everything, I guess all that’s left is for me to show you my gratitude. [chuckles] [tender music]

I’m pretty comfortable with my choice. Anything to help me forget about my latest run-in with Rafe.

Oh, no. What–what happened now?

I went to tell him that I was moving out of his house and staying with Stephanie.

And what did he say? He try to talk you out of it?

He tried to talk me into his bedroom.

Wait, you mean–

Yes, I mean. [scoffs] Can you believe that?

I mean, a week ago, I– I would have said no way, but now I’ll believe anything you say about the guy.

What an ass, right?

Yeah, I mean, he’s– he’s making some very strange choices. I’ll give you that.

What is going on with him? I mean, how did he become this whole different person? I just–I don’t understand what changed.

Sounds to me like he changed.

[sighs] Maybe you were right. Maybe that coma did somehow screw with his personality.

It’s possible.

Well, whatever the hell it is, I’m tired of trying to figure it out.

Hey, listen. Listen to me. All right, I know–I know that you’re hurt, all right? You’re frustrated. And hey, I would be too. But coming from someone who spent a lot of time trying to drink their problems away, I’m telling you, it’s a very bad idea. [dramatic music]

OK. Any better ideas on how to get out my aggression to stop me from smashing Rafe’s face in? [soft music]

Best two out of three?

[light music]

So are you saying you wanted me to come over and spend Valentine’s Day with you or, rather, Valentine’s evening?

Let’s just say my heart did skip a beat when I saw you at the front door.

I didn’t know you were such a romantic.

Well, I admit I’m not usually the sentimental type…

[scoffs]

Nor do I go all in for holidays created by the greeting card industry. But I have been enjoying our time together.

So have I. But, of course, that does come with some issues.

Issues?

Well, I’m sure it’s occurred to you that I’m the DA and you’re someone who’s, shall we say, a little fast and easy with the law.

You do know I was DA until very recently.

Mm-hmm. How’d that go for you?

Point taken.

[chuckles] All I’m saying is that everything is good right now, but I just can’t help but wonder if…

If you’re setting yourself up for a fall.

Am I?

[country music]

Oh, damn.

You do know that the point is to get the dart on the board, right?

[laughs] OK, you’ve seen me at the firing range. Do I ever miss a target?

[laughs] No, not very often.

98% accuracy, thank you very much.

Well, since my uncle discourages against the use of firearms in the pub, do you want me to give you a few pointers?

Sure, mansplain away.

No, it’s–no, it’s nothing like that, OK? It’s just a few little simple, helpful tips. That’s all.

Fine. Let’s hear it.

OK, so you’re gonna want to hold the barrel of the dart with three fingers, like this, right? You don’t want to curl your fingers too much, and you don’t want to squeeze the dart too hard.

Mm, heaven forbid. [laughs]

All right, so you’re gonna want to take your shoulder, your elbow, and your hand, and you want to go at a 90-degree angle, right?

Uh-huh.

Like–here, may I?

Go for it.

OK. Got to go up a little bit higher, just like that. You’re gonna want to hold the dart eye level, right there, all right?

Mm-hmm.

And then you want to follow through…

OK.

Just like–

[gasp]

Oh! Oh, my God! You got–that’s a bull’s-eye. Whoa.

Is it good?

Mmm.

[chuckles] Yeah, it’s perfect. I’m so happy to be home with my husband, away from the hospital, where everyone is in such low spirits, just worried that they’re gonna all lose their jobs.

Is it really that dire?

Mm. No one knows how bad it is. Since the board declared bankruptcy, we’re all just left scrambling to figure out what’s next.

Could the hospital really close? [dramatic music]

The staff seems to think so. So everyone’s, you know, jockeying for position and trying to find new and interesting cases and procedures to make themselves look good for prospective employers.

So that’s why you had three appendectomies today.

Yes, and I fear there’s only more of that to come if we don’t just start playing the game.

What is that look?

I was just wondering, what if Titan bought the hospital?

Come on.

I’m serious. I’ll have my financial guy make the call in the morning.

That’s a very sweet offer, but… I don’t think that the “for sale” sign is quite up yet.

Well, whatever happens, you don’t have to worry. Even if you don’t get another position immediately, your doting and adoring husband will take care of any and all expenses. [glasses clink]

Oh. Are you saying I’ll be a kept woman?

Kept by the CEO of Titan Industries.

Co-CEO, along with your new best friend, Philip, aka our new roommate.

I–I don’t get it. Why are you opposed to me moving into the Kiriakis mansion? Have you changed your mind about me being entitled to my birthright?

No, of course not. It’s just the fact that Xander lives there too. And unless there’s something that I’m missing, you two hate each other’s guts. So why the hell would he be inviting you for a permanent sleepover?

So you think there’s some ulterior motive here?

I don’t know what his motives are. I really don’t. And it’s fine for you guys to get along, but to live in the same house together? Something could slip at any time, Philip.

You mean I could slip.

Yes, you could slip. It’s too damn close for comfort, OK? [tense music] What if the truth about Victor’s letter comes out?

Mm. [sighs] Sorry, I know it looks like a bomb went off in here.

It’s fine.

Mm. I’ve been so busy at work. I wasn’t expecting company.

Gabi, do I look like I care? [light music]

You know what? Just let me pick it up, OK?

Look, no, don’t– hey, look, if it makes you feel better, I can just– I can add my own mess.

OK. And I’ll add more to mine.

Mm.

All right, you ready for this? I’m feeling it now.

All right, let’s see what you got. [country music]

Oh, look at that.

I mean, it’s not exactly a bull’s-eye, but–

It’s pretty dang close.

Yeah, it is pretty– pretty dang close.

[chuckles] Unlike some people, I did not grow up in the Brady Pub. But you made a mistake, buddy. You taught me all your secrets.

Oh. Oh, no, no, no. I did not teach you all my secrets. I only taught you some of them.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

What didn’t you tell me?

Well, you remember how I told you this was a good way to get your aggression out? You know what really helps me is that when I throw this thing, I picture that bull’s-eye– I picture that bull’s-eye just being EJ’s face.

Really?

Yeah.

What, you just throw it right at him?

Oh, yeah, it is– it’s very satisfying, trust me.

Oh, I bet it would be.

Yeah.

Can I ask you something?

OK.

Look, yesterday when I told you that I thought that Belle and EJ were still sleeping together, you said that you didn’t think I was wrong. [dramatic music]

I did?

Yeah. Can you tell me why you said that?

Because EJ doesn’t seem like someone who gives up easily.

You know, you’re a really bad liar.

OK. Because when I went over to his creepy mansion to confront him, Belle was there.

Wait, you– you walked in on them?

No, no, no, no. It–it was nothing like that. Belle was fully dressed. She claimed that she was there to see Johnny, but I had the feeling that she wasn’t being truthful.

Wow. So she is still sleeping with him.

If you’re asking if I’ll ever again do something that you don’t approve of, highly unlikely.

[scoffs]

However…

However?

What I can offer you is certainty. You know exactly what you’re going to get with me, Belle.

[sighs] I don’t think that’s all that comforting.

Well, I’m afraid it’ll have to suffice. Because if you’re wanting me to change, I’m afraid you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. I’m not Shawn.

I’m not comparing. But since you brought him up, I’m thinking that if even a “good person” like my ex-husband could hurt me so badly, Lord knows the odds are not in my favor with you.

Hmm. And yet here you are.

Here I am. But I’m also not naive, so… if you’ve done anything that would make me walk out of here and never look back, now would be a really good time to tell me.

Would you stop obsessing over that letter? No way Xander is going to find out that we forged it.

Oh, no? What if his wife decides to tell him?

Why would Sarah say anything now? Then he’d know she’s been lying to him or at least lying by omission.

Mm-hmm.

So she has just as much to lose as I do.

Hmm, are you sure of that?

Yes, I am. The longer Sarah keeps the truth from him, the more upset Xander will be if he finds out. Not just upset– I doubt he’d even want to stay with someone who lied to him about his birthright. Her whole marriage rests on keeping this secret.

[sighs]

Are you not pleased that I invited Philip to stay here?

Well, I mean, I was surprised. The whole thing felt– I don’t know–impulsive.

Well, it was. But you have to admit it makes sense. I mean, we were firing on all cylinders, talking strategy. I just–I just realized how much more we’d get done if he just lived here.

So you’re just gonna be working all the time?

No, but you know how these things go– conversations over the breakfast table, late-night strategizing.

That sounds like fun.

I thought this would make you happy.

Why would Philip moving in here make me happy?

Because you were the one who told me I should make an effort to get along with my brother. I mean, in a way, this is all happening because of you. [tense music] What’s that look? What is it?

Xander, I need to tell you something.

[dramatic music]

What is it, darling?

Xander, I know that I’m the one who encouraged you to get along with Philip, but… maybe I pushed too hard.

What do you mean?

Well, what I mean is, I– I don’t want you to be disappointed.

Disappointed how?

Well, I mean, you spent most of your life being an outsider, looking in on your family, feeling like they didn’t respect you or embrace you.

And now I’m CEO, co-CEO with my brother.

Yeah, and I just– I feel like you’re putting a lot of stock into that relationship. And while I–I hope that everything goes well, I don’t want you to be hurt if it doesn’t.

I appreciate you looking out for me. I really do, my love. But you have nothing to be concerned about. I know Philip. And I know myself. I’m going into this with my eyes wide open.

[sighs] I appreciate you worrying about me.

Well, it’s a full-time occupation.

Yeah, I get that. But I promise, Mom, everything will be fine.

Oh, thank God. Because nothing’s ever gone wrong after someone uttered those words.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Well, in this case, nothing will go wrong. Trust me.

I am going to trust you because I know that I’m overprotective. But I just want you to be safe, baby. I love you. I want you to get everything that you deserve.

I love you too. And hey, do you want to go grab something to eat in the square before I head over to the mansion?

OK, that’s very sweet of you to offer to keep your mother company on Valentine’s Day, but actually, I’m fine.

You sure?

Oh, yeah, I have great plans. I’m going to fix myself some milk and cookies, and I’m going to binge episodes of “The Traitors,” so…

Mm. Sounds like a plan.

Mm.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you. Be careful.

Mm. Now I wish I’d turned off the lights. [chuckles]

Really? I–I–I don’t.

Yeah, but the room looks like such a disaster.

Yeah, I know. I mean, especially this bed. It’s so disheveled. It’s like something crazy happened here.

[chuckles]

What’s wrong?

Nothing. [sighs] It’s just, I was thinking about Rafe, how when I was growing up, he’d always tell me how important it was to wake up every morning and make my bed, clean my room. Uncluttered room, uncluttered mind.

That sounds like the Rafe I know.

Yeah, definitely not like the guy he’s been the last few weeks.

No.

You know, I– I just don’t understand how he could have done this to Jada. I mean, he humiliated her in front of half the town.

Yeah. I wish I had an answer. It’s just so weird that he would investigate her in the first place.

Yeah, it’s all weird.

You said you talked to her, right? How’s she doing?

About like you’d expect. I wanted her to know I’m on her side.

You believe she’s innocent?

Of course I do.

Same, which is why it just– it doesn’t make sense that Rafe supposedly found all this evidence against her.

You know, Jada’s convinced that EJ set her up, which sounds pretty reasonable to me, considering that he’s the one that hired Rafe to dig up dirt.

Well, then maybe it’s time I help Jada prove her innocence.

OK, this is it. This is the one. I can feel it.

OK, remember, aim for EJ’s smug face, all right?

Take that, you arrogant son of a bitch.

Oh!

Oh, yes! Oh, my God. I did it. Did you see that? I did it.

Yeah, I see it. You know what that means? That’s game.

Game? You–

You won.

I won?

Yes.

I beat you, really?

Really.

[laughs] Yes. Take that, you mansplaining– [country music] Wait a minute. You let me win, didn’t you?

What? No. I didn’t–no.

OK, now who’s the bad liar?

OK. I just–I felt that you needed a win. [soft music]

What I needed was a friend.

Thank you.

OK, there is something, isn’t there? Yeah, I just saw a little flash of guilt go across your eyes, didn’t I?

Belle, please understand that I did not set out to do any of this. Just one thing led to anoth– [phone ringing]

It’s Paulina. I’m sorry. I have to get this. [tense music] [clears throat] Hello, Madam Mayor. Oh? Uh-huh. OK. Well, thank you for calling.

[clears throat] Everything all right?

[groans]

You tried to get me fired? What the hell is wrong with you?

For the record, I didn’t ask Paulina to fire you so much as I asked her to give me my job back.

A job that I currently hold.

No offense, Belle, but is it not hypocritical of you to get angry about this, considering you took my job first?

I did not take your job. I was offered your job.

You see the irony here, right?

So–so, what, have you been– you’ve been plotting this behind my back the whole time?

[sighs]

Oh, is this what you were going to confess?

Well–

Well, I suppose that I should be grateful, right, that you were about to admit it?

Because I don’t enjoy lying to you, Belle. [tense music] But now that you know the whole truth… [clears throat] I assume this is goodbye.

You assume wrong. [dramatic music] [country music]

Hope you saved me some of those.

[laughing] Oh, honey, you’re back.

Of course I am.

Oh.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Katie. Happy Valentine’s Day.

Mm.

Oh, sorry. I didn’t know anyone was in here.

Well, now you do, so…

I thought you said you were going to the Bistro.

Yeah, just a wee change of plans. Sarah had a very long day.

Got it. Well, let me get out of your way.

Oh, no, no, no. Help yourself to a drink, and keep my wife company. I’m gonna grab our desserts from the kitchen.

OK. [tense music] Don’t worry. I’ll leave you alone. I need to unpack anyway.

You do that.

You’re OK with me moving in, right?

Well, I guess have to be. Xander wants you here.

So you don’t approve?

I have my reservations.

As did my mother.

Hmm. But I think it’ll be good for everyone in the long run.

It damn well better be.

[grunting]

[chuckles] You know, I could have carried it myself.

What, and risk you injuring your dart-throwing hand? No. Come on, there’s no way.

And you didn’t have to escort me home either.

Yeah, well, my mother basically drilled these manners into me. And you don’t defy Hope Brady.

[chuckles] Well, tell her thank you for me. You know, Stephanie gave me a key. I hope I didn’t leave it at the pub.

I mean, we could just try knocking.

Well, she texted me a little while ago. She’s still at dinner. So the place is empty. [light music]

I didn’t think you were going to be back till tomorrow.

You think I was gonna miss being with my very beautiful and very sexy wife on Valentine’s Day?

Mm-hmm. Well, you cut it pretty close.

Well, you should have seen the traffic.

Oh!

But hopefully… this will make up for it. [country music]

You don’t have to make up for it. I mean, you’re back. That’s all that matters.

Yeah, well, then maybe it’ll make up for what happened with “Body & Soul.” I know I told you on the phone this, but I am so sorry you had to give that show up.

I know. I’m gonna miss it. But I guess I’ll have to just put my efforts into some new endeavor, right?

That’s my Katie.

So what’s in it?

Well, why don’t we go upstairs and you can open it up after?

After what?

After “The Traitors.” [laughter]

Oh, my God, you know me too well. Wait, cookies. My darling. [laughter]

Believe me, Sarah, I don’t want the truth about that letter to come out any more than you do.

So we’re on the same page, then.

Absolutely.

Same page about what?

That I should take a room in the west wing.

Hmm, plenty of vacancies there.

Great. And I should go get settled.

Yeah, well, let us know if you need anything.

Thanks. Have a great night.

Philip, I just wanted to say that I’m glad you’re here.

Yeah?

Yeah. And I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating. I think our father would be very happy to see both his sons living under the same roof. It’s gonna be great for the company and the whole family.

I think that too.

Well, your dessert, madame. I brought this in from the outside world.

This isn’t from Sweet Bits.

It’s from the pub.

From the pub?

Go ahead and open it.

Huh. [tender music]

Xander, this is the same cake that I brought you.

That morning after Valentine’s Day a few years ago. It was such a perfect gift, I just had to reciprocate.

You do know that we’re already married, right?

Oh, I do.

[laughs]

Saying yes to you, best decision I ever made in my whole life.

I love you so much.

I love you with all my heart.

I’ll reach out to Shawn. We’ll look into all the allegations against Jada, see if anything links them to EJ.

Really? You’d do that?

Of course I would.

That’s amazing. I mean, if you’re able to prove that EJ was behind everything, well, I’ll…

You’ll what?

Well, I’ll start by… cleaning this room. [laughs]

Wow.

Mm.

Wow, you really mean business.

Yeah.

Look, are you sure you’re up for this? Going after EJ is never easy. [tense music]

After that bastard had me locked up for something I didn’t even do, I would love to see him put away for something he actually did.

I should get started right away.

Ah, ven aquí. Look, as much as I’d like to see EJ pay, it can wait till after Valentine’s Day.

Right.

Yeah.

No, it can definitely wait. [tender music]

I should go.

Yeah. Thanks for seeing me home.

Anytime. [dramatic music]

I can’t. Sorry. As much as I hate Rafe right now– and believe me, I really hate him…

I still love him.

Hey, I– I totally understand. I had a lot of fun tonight. But we got to make sure that we– we don’t do anything that we regret, especially considering you’re still thinking about Rafe and I’m still thinking about EJ and Belle.

So I assumed wrong that this is goodbye even though you threw a drink in my face.

I was upset.

Clearly.

But now that everything’s out in the open, I can be better prepared.

Prepared for what?

Whatever you’re gonna throw at me while you go after my job.

My job.

My job. And you should be warned, I give as good as I get.

Is that a threat?

What’s the matter? You afraid of a fair fight?

Oh, hardly. I look forward to it.

May the best DA win.

I will.

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[romantic music]

[sighs] I think, uh– I think I should probably make that dinner I keep promising you before we get too carried away.

Mm-hmm, yeah, that sounds like a good idea. [laughter] And I’ll be right there to help you. I should just change first because this outfit’s a little– you know.

No, no, no, no, no, no, uh-uh, no, no. I promised you that I would make you dinner, and I intend to keep that promise. So don’t even think for a second about trying to help me, OK?

OK. Understood, Chef Black. Second of all?

Second of all, why would we bother putting on more clothes when we’re only gonna be taking them off?

Well, it’s just–

Hey, if you’re feeling self-conscious about only being half-dressed, then… I guess I’ll just have to join you.

Oh. [laughs]

I can’t wait to be with you tonight.

Neither can I. [wistful music]

Hey, Doug. Whatcha reading?

Oh, hey, JJ. Just looking at this song that Grandpa Doug wrote for Julie.

Can I see?

Yeah. Wow, this is–this is great. I can’t believe I’ve never seen this before. Or heard the song, for that matter.

Well, the book I found it in was left behind at the Horton Cabin about a year ago. I went to go get it for Julie, but by the time I got back, she was already in bed. So I figured I’ll just give it to her tomorrow morning.

That’s nice of you to go get it for her, though. Was that your first time over at the Horton Cabin?

Sure was, yeah.

Did you manage to get back before dark? I know things can get a little spooky when you’re up there by yourself.

Well, actually, it wasn’t just me. I also ran into Holly Jonas. [suspenseful sting]

Jada, hi. Sorry, I didn’t realize that you were home. Can I pour you a glass of wine?

Oh, thanks, but I’m good. I’m actually heading out.

Oh. Is this–

Yeah. This is the last of it. [sighs] And then I’ll be officially moved out.

Ooh, Abe, I can’t tell you how glad I am that Chanel is moving back in with Johnny, oh. Not that I was put out by, you know, being her host here, of course, oh, but I’m just so– so happy to see the two of them finally get back on track. Mm. Oh. Oh, Abe, I’m so sorry. Here I am, chattering on about Johnny and Chanel, and I haven’t even taken a moment to check in on you about “Body & Soul.” Oh, I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been to give it up.

Yeah. It was hard. You know I’m always– I will always be proud of the work we did.

Mm.

And it was the right decision.

Well, I must say, if there is one bright side to “Body & Soul” leaving town, it’s that I get to spend some quality time alone with my handsome husband.

[chuckles] Well, you know what? I will drink to that.

Mm-hmm.

Mm. [knock on door] Oh, apparently, I spoke too soon.

All right. [groans] Yeah, OK. [tense music]

Hi, Mom, it’s me. I’m just checking in. I know you’re probably missing Dad today, and trust me, we all are. But I know he’s doing everything he can to get back to us because he misses us, too. Anyway, I just stopped to get a quick drink on my way home from work, and I don’t really know when I’m gonna be home. So if you get this before I see you, just don’t wait up for me, OK? I love you. Bye.

Well, well, well, if it isn’t the new Ms. Salem DA.

[clears throat]

Mind if I join you?

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

[soft dramatic music]

Ah. I needed that.

Tough day?

I tell you, I cannot believe there are so many damn criminals in this town. I mean, give a guy a break. They’re nearly killing me.

You’ve been on the force for years. You’re just now realizing there’s a problematic workload?

Yeah, well, you know, it– listen, a coma, it can really do a number on a guy. And it definitely did a number on me. So it’s just taking a while to get back into the swing of things.

Right.

Yeah, especially after that train wreck that Jada left at the police department, and, you know, after she stole my job. So, yeah, no surprise that I’m feeling a little bit overwhelmed.

You know that Jada didn’t set out to steal your job, right?

Oh. I get it. OK. Team backstabber, huh? Mm-hmm. Well, you know what? It’s no surprise, considering that, uh, you pulled the exact same stunt with EJ.

[scoffs]

Madam Mayor, I, uh, hope I’m not interrupting.

Do you have any idea what day this is?

I do, actually. Happy Valentine’s Day to you both. I hope you’ll accept this as a token of my sincerest apologies for interrupting your evening. However, I thought you might want to discuss this matter privately and in person.

Uh, what matter? [scoffs] What do you want?

I’m here to talk to you about Jada Hunter.

Are you sure you have to move out?

Beyond sure. This is the last place that I want to be right now. No offense.

No, I completely understand. I guess I was just hoping that if Rafe were to come home, the two of you could still–

Work things out? Yeah. You know, if this was a few days ago, I might have agreed with you. But now, every conversation I have with that man, it just gets worse every time. I even returned the engagement ring last night. I mean, “return” is a bit generous. I pretty much tossed it at him.

If you don’t mind my asking, what did he say this time to get you so worked up?

I tried to talk to him about EJ setting me up. And you know what he said? He told me that I should just let it go.

What? He said that?

I know, right? I mean, not only did his feelings for me just magically vanish, he has now allied himself with EJ– EJ DiMera, of all people, a man that he supposedly despises.

I don’t get that.

Yeah. Shawn, he thinks that maybe his coma possibly altered his personality somehow, but I don’t know. Just thinking about this just makes my head hurt.

Jada… I’m so sorry. If there’s anything that I can do…

You know, at this point, to be honest, I just want this–just all of this to be over with. You know, after Bobby, I can’t go through this again. I can’t. So it’s–I think it’s time that I just move on. Get over it. Move on.

Jada Hunter.

What about her?

[clears throat] Put simply, you have a crisis on your hands. Now, we all knew from the very beginning you putting Jada in Rafe’s job was a huge misstep.

Oh, please.

You’ve already had to eat crow and suspend her. And to make matters worse, you replaced her with Rafe Hernandez, the very man you had her replace just a few months earlier.

I do not need a former district attorney to tell me how to do my job.

I’m merely a concerned citizen.

Concerned about what, exactly? You know, not too long ago, your concern nearly ousted Paulina as mayor.

I have no desire to retread that line of events. Believe me. I simply want to help the good people of Salem the best way I know how.

[chuckles] And how’s that?

Well, as you so kindly pointed out, I formerly served this great city as district attorney. And at the time, I was working alongside the current police commissioner, Rafe Hernandez.

So?

So you gave him his job back. How about giving me mine back, too?

What stunt did I supposedly pull on EJ?

Not supposedly. You stole his job.

I did not steal his job. Paulina offered it to me. I just accepted it.

OK, I think you mean Paulina and Jada. And from what I understand, Jada orchestrated the whole thing. You know why?

Yes, because she was trying to protect the department from EJ’s corruption.

No, no, because she wanted a DA that would kowtow to her, one that would look the other way so she could have the free rein to do whatever it was that she wanted.

Oh, come on, Rafe. You don’t really believe that, do you?

Well, you know, all the pieces, they do fit together nicely, wouldn’t you agree?

No. I would not agree. And I don’t think you do either. So why don’t you tell me what is going on?

I can’t imagine what this must be like for you. You and Rafe really seemed like such a great couple up until recently.

It’s fine, honestly. I’m just thankful that he showed me his true colors before we officially got married.

Well, it’s my brother’s loss. You deserve the best. I hope you know that.

Thanks. So do you. [clears throat] Speaking of, how are things going with you and JJ?

[sighs] That is a very good question.

Holly was up there, huh? I suppose she got the key from Maggie. Was she just hanging out, or…

Uh, she was waiting on her boyfriend, Tate Black.

You and Tate friends?

Not exactly. He and Holly were apparently planning to meet at the cabin for some sort of romantic Valentine’s Day rendezvous.

Mm-hmm. Unless I’m imagining things, I’d say you’re not too happy about that, are you?

Mm, that was amazing.

Yeah?

Seriously, I could eat it every day for the rest of my life. What’s it called again?

It’s spaghetti Bolognese.

Ah, very fancy.

I mean, it’s just spaghetti with red sauce, but it is one of my best dishes.

And how many dishes are we talking exactly?

OK, you don’t have to call me out like that.

I’m just wondering. [laughter]

However, I am a little bit out of my comfort zone when it comes to dessert. So I did go with the store-bought option this time. So I hope that’s OK.

Actually, I was kind of hoping we could skip dessert and go straight to something else. [sultry music]

Wow. You look– I don’t even have the words.

Then don’t use any words.

[gentle music]

You are so beautiful.

Finally found those words, huh?

[laughs]

So are you ready?

Yeah. You?

Yeah.

[sultry music]

You sure that you feel safe about this?

Yeah. I’m on the pill.

OK. Great.

Don’t worry, Tate. Nothing’s gonna go wrong. It’s gonna be perfect.

Well, it–it was just awkward, that’s all. I basically barged in on their romantic getaway. And then I made it even worse by–

By what?

Well, we were standing there looking at these romantic poems, and I just– I sort of let it slip that I have feelings for her.

Let it slip?

I basically just blurted it out. Man, it was so embarrassing.

No, hey, don’t sweat it. I’ve–I’ve been in basically the same situation you are right now.

Really?

A few times, actually.

OK, well, then, tell me, how do I get out of this?

Well, it depends. What’d Holly say?

Well, she didn’t really get a chance to say anything, because Tate walked in a minute later, and then I got the hell out of there. And look, I know that she is in a serious relationship, and I have absolutely no intention of getting between her and Tate. But I just– man, I don’t know what to do about these feelings.

Well, I think talking about them with someone other than Holly certainly helps. So anytime you need an ear, just– just let me know.

Well, thanks, man. I appreciate that. You know, I’m glad I was wrong about you.

What do you mean?

Well, ever since I came to Salem, I just– I had this feeling like you weren’t too sure about me.

In what way?

I don’t know, just, like, odd, I guess. But like I said, I’m glad I was wrong.

Actually, you weren’t wrong.

Huh?

I, uh– I feel a little weird telling you this, but I guess you deserve to know. I’ve, uh, sort of been keeping my eye on you.

You have? Why?

Well, to be honest, my mom thought you might have been the one who stole Julie’s necklace. [dramatic music]

I actually haven’t seen very much of JJ recently. I keep meaning to call him, but I know he’s been busy with his new job at Salem PD, and so I doubt he has any free time to spare. And it’s fine.

But it’s Valentine’s Day. It should be on him to make a little time. [knock on door]

Oh.

Hi. I have a delivery for Gabi Hernandez.

That’s me. Oh. [laughs] Aww. Thank you so much.

Have a great day.

Yeah, you too.

Mm. These are lovely. [sniffs] From JJ?

Yeah.

See? That’s what real boyfriends do.

Jada, I’m sorry. I, um–

No, no, no, please, don’t be. You should be happy. And you know what? I am glad that at least one of us is having a good Valentine’s Day.

Oh, you have got some nerve.

EJ, as urgent as this discussion may seem to you, why don’t we postpone it until, oh–

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, Abraham. It’s all right, all right? I already have an answer for him, and that answer is no way in hell.

Mm, do you really want Belle Black to continue in the position of district attorney, the woman handpicked by Jada Hunter before her history of lawbreaking was uncovered?

Ah–

What– what happens when Jada’s case goes to trial? Do you really think Belle will be prepared to prosecute?

I have complete faith in Belle Black.

Just like you had complete faith in Jada Hunter, right?

Jada Hunter’s case will be investigated thoroughly, intensively, and without bias.

[laughs] OK, OK.

I’m very confident that Belle Black and Rafe, for that matter, they will follow the evidence wherever it leads.

Hmm, so, uh, in other words, justice will never be served. OK. [tense music]

Nothing is going on. I just believe the evidence, that’s all. In fact, isn’t that what cops are supposed to do? Follow evidence?

And their intuition. I mean, I think any other cop with any sense would know that Jada would never do the thing she’s been accused of. I mean, Jada would never break rules to get ahead. She’s not ambitious like that. She’s just a–a hard worker and an honest cop and a really good friend.

Not ambitious? Not–wow, OK. You don’t really know Jada that well. You have never seen her go after something that she really wanted, something that she wouldn’t be denied?

I mean, like I said, she’s a hard worker. And, yeah, maybe she had her eye on the commissioner job a few years ago, but they gave it to Shawn instead.

Uh-huh. Yep. And, uh, how did little Ms. Hunter seem when she didn’t get it?

She was disappointed.

Mm.

Why wouldn’t she be?

OK. Well, I think that she was a little bit more than disappointed.

[scoffs]

Listen, I… you know, I heard that you and Shawn broke things off a few weeks ago, speaking of which, and, uh, I just want to say sorry. I know that’s got to be tough, especially on a day like today.

Suppose so. To be honest, I haven’t given it much thought.

Yeah. OK. You’re playing it tough. It’s good for you. But, you know, there’s no need to hold back on my account. Here you are. You’re all alone on the most romantic night of the year. You know, just– there’s no shame in wanting a little masculine comfort.

[gentle music]

[sighs]

[laughs]

Well, that was–

You don’t have the words?

Actually, I do have the words. That was everything I dreamed it would be, and more.

It was the same for me.

[sighs] God, I know it took a long time for us to get here, but I’m just so happy my first time was with you. It wouldn’t have been the same with anyone else. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to, like, bring up–

Uh, no, no, it’s OK. I’m sorry. I wish I would have waited.

It’s OK. We don’t have to talk about it. I’m just glad we get to be together now, in this moment.

I agree. By the looks of things, I’d say I got here just in time tonight, huh?

What do you mean?

I just– I don’t know. When I first walked in on you and Doug, it just kind of seemed like he was about to make a move on you. [tense music] – Your mom thought I stole Julie’s necklace?

A lot of us did, actually. You remember that’s– that’s why I–

Why you asked me why I was in jail.

Yeah. Look, man, if it makes you feel better, and honestly, I hope it does, I don’t think that anymore. I’ve seen how you are with Julie, how much you care about her. And frankly, I really don’t think you’re capable of doing something like that to your family. Not back then, certainly not now.

JJ, I should probably tell you– [phone ringing]

Hold that thought. Hey.

Hey yourself. I just got your flowers. I can’t believe you remembered that lilies are my favorite.

Of course I remembered. And, hey, I’m so sorry. This is last minute. I just got off work, but would you want to go grab a drink somewhere?

How about here?

Your place?

Well, I kind of have the place to myself, more or less. And I have a bottle of wine with your name on it.

Well, then, how can I refuse? I’ll be right over.

Great. I’ll see you in a bit then. Bye. [soft music]

So he’s coming over?

Is that all right? I know you said you were on your way out, but if you wanted to stay, maybe the three of us could–

It’s fine, Gabi. Really, it’s fine. You and JJ enjoy your nice romantic Valentine’s evening alone. Besides, I have a very early start tomorrow.

Well, in that case, I just wanted to say, you know, Rafe may be my brother, and I know you and I may not legally be related. But regardless of all of that, I’m on your side on this 100%. No matter what happens.

Thank you, Gabi. That means a lot.

And don’t be a stranger, OK?

I won’t. I promise.

Paulina, do you mind if I handle this?

By all means.

EJ… [clears throat] You have some nerve showing up here tonight.

Oh, yes. I am terribly sorry for ruining your evening. How awful of me not to realize that the very fabric of our legal framework ranked lower on the list than, uh, good eating.

See, that’s the issue right there, pretending that this, all this, is about justice and community, when in reality, it’s all about you.

I beg your pardon?

EJ DiMera first, going all the way back to when you ran against me for mayor.

Now who’s the one making it all about themselves?

[scoffs] You know, I have a– I have a very capable wife. But this is my home, too. And I will take great pleasure in tossing you out of it. Now go. [soft dramatic music]

Fine. But self-serving or not, Madam Mayor, you know I’m right about Belle. Happy Valentine’s Day.

What the hell are you doing?

Sorry, what– did I miss something here? I thought I was catching a vibe.

Uh, not from me, you weren’t.

OK, well, all right. I just thought, you know, since I’m newly single, you’re newly single.

[scoffs] Well, that just gives you the right to hit on me like that?

All right, lady, take it easy.

No, you know what? You listen to me. That will never, ever happen again. And you and I will keep things professional between us, both in the office and out of the office, forever. [scoffs] What is going on with him?

You think Doug seemed like he was interested in me? [scoffs]

Yeah. It’s just, like, the vibe he gives off, the way he looks at you, like– just telling you, Holly, I think he has a thing for you.

I hope someone writes you a little inscription in a book like my grandfather did for Julie. “When I first saw you, that’s when I knew the truth. “You are the most beautiful, wonderful thing I’ve ever seen. And that’s all I ever need to know.”

Wow. Talk about big feelings. That’s pretty romantic.

Yeah, it is. And I feel the same way about you. [tender music]

When you came over on Christmas Eve, the moment I saw you, I just– I don’t know how to describe it. My heart skipped a beat.

I had no idea.

I’m such an idiot. I shouldn’t have said anything. You have a boyfriend. Can we just rewind five minutes and pretend that this never happened?

Actually, I don’t think I can, because I feel the same way about you.

Get a grip on it, Williams. She doesn’t feel that way about you. [somber music]

See? Now you get to enjoy them, too. And not only do they look beautiful, mm, but they smell amazing, too.

I smell something a little more. I’m gonna take a wild guess and say coconut.

Good guess.

Yeah?

Yeah. It’s one of our new scents at Gabi Chic. We were testing them out in the office today.

Well, if my vote counts, I’d definitely say it’s a winner. And listen, I’m– I’m sorry I haven’t been more in touch lately. I know we’ve both been really busy the past few weeks. But I, uh, don’t want you to get the wrong idea. It’s not a reflection of how I feel about you, about us. Not at all.

And how do you feel about us?

I feel very, very lucky to be here with you tonight.

I feel lucky, too.

Oh.

Mm.

Well, I’m glad we got rid of our third wheel.

Oh, don’t remind me. Oh, lord in heaven. [shudders] Ooh, I really do hate that EJ DiMera. [imitates choking]

Do you think he had a point, though, about Belle?

Oh, of course not. He was just trying to save his own privileged hide, exactly like you said. Although…

Although what?

He really did seem kind of desperate this time, you know, to get the DA job back. I mean, if a man like EJ DiMera is fishing around for power over the prosecution, then it’s likely a sign that he’s been up to no good. Now, the question is, what did he do this time? [tense music]

Well, I just hope that your mother can handle looking after both Ava and Rafe. But given their history, she doesn’t exactly inspire confidence, now, does she? [sighs] But we don’t really have much choice in the matter. Yes, you’re right. I agree. We need to come up with a long-term plan. Those two can’t stay locked up in your family’s summer home forever. [doorbell rings] I’ve got to go. We’ll talk more about this when you get back from work. [sighs] Belle. I wasn’t expecting to see you tonight.

Yes, well, I thought you ought to know that your newfound friend Rafe has one hell of a nerve.

He’s not my friend.

Oh, he is such a colossal jerk.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Calm down. Tell me what happened.

OK. I was at Small Bar, trying to enjoy a drink, alone, when he came over and started badgering me with a bunch of talk about Jada and the mayor. And then he just, like– he leaned in, and without any warning, he just–

What? Tell me.

He made a pass at me. He kissed me.

I’m going to kill him. [tense music]

Oh, hey there, Jadacakes. Long time no see. What’s up?

First of all, cut it out with the Jadacakes crap.

Well, come on. What, you still angry about what happened yesterday?

Second of all, FYI, I am all cleared out of your house. Any shred of evidence of our shared life together has either been moved out, torn up, or thrown out. It’s all yours now.

All mine, huh? Huh. So where exactly are you moving?

Not that it’s any of your business–

Yeah?

But Stephanie is letting me crash on her couch for a few days until I find a place of my own.

All right. Well, you can have a new place right away if you play your cards right.

What?

I got a big comfy bed right inside. You’re more than welcome to share it.

You know, whatever EJ is up to, I’m sure we’ll know soon enough.

Mm. Yeah, well, he and the rest of the people in Salem can rest assured I will not be giving him that DA job back– no way, no how. Oh, I won’t be making that mistake again.

[chuckle] Yeah, you know, sweetheart, I am, um– I’m sorry if I stepped on your toes when I told him off.

Oh, are you kidding? My big bad husband standing up to big bad EJ DiMera? [both chuckle] Well, it’s the best Valentine’s Day gift a girl could ask for.

Oh.

My heart is still beating a mile a minute just thinking about it.

Oh, well, maybe we should have a glass of wine just to calm you down.

Mm-mm! Mm-mm, I don’t want to calm down. I would rather get fired up for my hot husband.

Well, I do think that could be arranged. [chuckles]

[grunts]

Wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?

You said Rafe was at Small Bar, right?

OK, I don’t need you to rush off and fight my battles for me–I handled it.

Look, I’m sorry, Belle, but I’m afraid you don’t understand–

No, I understand just fine. And I think it’s very sweet that you want to stand up for me, but you don’t have to. Not in this instance, anyway.

You think I’m sweet, do you?

I suppose that’s what I said.

[sighs] Well, I mean, you’re certainly right about one thing. I do want to stand up for you, but not because I don’t think you can handle yourself, but because I care about you, Belle.

See? Sweet.

[chuckles] I also don’t like the idea of someone else kissing you on Valentine’s Day.

Oh, no? Who should it be, then?

Oh, well, let me show you.

Are you serious right now? Did I not make myself clear last night when I threw my ring at you and slapped you across the face? Or do you need a reminder?

Hey, I am just trying to help you out by giving you a place to stay, OK? You don’t have to be such a bitch about it.

You know what? You are an even bigger ass than I realized. I am sorry I ever met you.

[scoffs] Women. [scoffs]

So…

So?

So what were you thinking? We could, uh, order in, watch a movie, or, uh…

Do this? [tender music]

I’m sorry. That was a stupid thing to bring up.

No, it’s OK. It’s good we talk about these things. And for the record, Doug is just a friend, nothing more. So you don’t have anything to worry about, OK?

OK. Then I won’t worry. All right. I have good news, and I also have bad news. The good news is, uh, we still have that delicious dessert that I bought for us. The bad news is if we want to eat it, we should probably grab it now before we have to catch the last ferry home.

Whew, well, if that’s the case, I say let’s skip the dessert. [both giggle]

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Days Transcript Monday, February 17, 2025

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[suspenseful jazzy music]

[mumbles] I can’t– I believe they wouldn’t let me back on set. Like I was really going to make off with Kassanndra’s duvet cover. I have standards. When you get pink slipped, you stick to office supplies. [stolen supplies clatter]

[knock at door] [gasps] The cops.

It was not an admission of guilt. Those are all from the gift shop downstairs.

The gift shop? Did you buy me something?

Uh, sure. How do you feel about a high-end stapler? Boy, am I glad to see you.

[sighs] Well, I know you had a rough day, so I just wanted to stop by and give you a kiss.

Well, I’m not going to say no to that. [tender music]

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Happy Valentine’s Day to you.

[Steve sighs]

[chuckles] Happy Valentine’s Day, sweetness. And happy anniversary.

I cannot believe that you let me think that you forgot.

I wanted to surprise you, baby.

Surprise me?

Yeah.

This is more like a trick.

Oh, OK. Yeah. And I know you were mad. But you did say you forgive me.

Mm, mm, mm. No, no, no, no, no. I said I guess I could forgive you. [Steve scoffs] which means that I am still miffed. And I’m not really, really quite there yet.

OK. I get it.

Mm-hmm. So I think that you have to figure out how you’re going to make it up to me.

[sighs] Right.

Mm-hmm. And how are you going to do that? [suspenseful jazzy music]

I’m not telling.

Oh. [Steve chuckles] Another surprise, huh?

[chuckling] Yes.

You always just love keeping me in suspense. Don’t you?

I do. [Kayla inhales deeply]

I wouldn’t want you to change anything.

[sighs] Don’t make that face. [sighs] [tense cymbal roll] [suspenseful music]

Holly?

Doug? Uh– [Holly gasps]

Mrs. Choi is finally on board with us putting the baby up for adoption. So all we have to do is find the right couple. [soft tender music]

Maybe you just did.

Wait. I’m sorry. What are you talking about?

We’re talking about us. What if Johnny and I adopted your baby?

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

[tender music]

Are you–are you serious?

Well, we’ve been talking about having a baby. We actually just came from an appointment with Aunt Kayla.

Yeah, and she said that it’s pretty risky for me to get pregnant right now for both me and the baby.

So sorry.

Yeah. Thanks. It was kind of a blow. But Johnny and I were just sitting here talking about how we both really want to be parents.

And discussing our options.

And then you showed up and you’re looking for someone to adopt your baby.

And it kind of just feels like it’s meant to be, you know?

Doug, what are you doing here?

Julie asked me to run an errand for her. I-I didn’t expect you to be here. [Holly sighs] But you obviously weren’t expecting me either.

Yeah, well, it’s Valentine’s Day. Tate was going to make me dinner. He was supposed to be here, like, an hour ago.

Ah. Well, it looks like you have quite the night planned.

[scoffs] This? No, I–I was just trying it on. I–

Oh, no, no. I didn’t mean–

I was going to take it off before he even got here, so–

I just– I just meant that, uh… you look nice. [soft dramatic music]

Well, this was very, very sweet.

Well, I figured that you need a palate cleanser from your crummy day before we head out. [Leo gasps]

I forgot to make dinner reservations for tonight. With, you know, with all the work drama.

Hey, that is totally OK. You just lost your dream job. You get a lot of leeway right now.

Oh, yeah?

Mm-hmm.

How much leeway?

One month anger, one month self-pity. But then by Memorial Day weekend, I’m going to need you back because we have that trip to Provincetown, remember?

Yeah, all right. It’s a deal. I did plan ahead and I got you something, though.

[snaps fingers] Oh, no, no, no, no, no. You first. [Leo chuckles] It is just a little something that we sell at Gabi Chic.

All right. Let’s see.

“If you don’t have anything nice to say, come sit by me.”

I saw it and I thought of you.

It’s right on the money. And it’s so thoughtful. Thank you.

Well, it goes both ways. Whatever you’re feeling, you come sit by me and share it.

You’re not going to go running for the hills?

I am not going anywhere. [tender music] [soft dramatic music]

There. What do you think?

It’s perfect. If I do say so myself.

[chuckles] Well, I hope I was half as successful with your little gifty.

From Saxton’s?

Mm-hmm.

Leo, this is gorgeous.

Well, I have exquisite taste.

Well, thank you. But this must have cost a fortune.

[sighs] I was making head writer money at the time.

Well, let’s return it.

For store credit? No. No. I wanted to do something nice for you while I could.

I’m sorry. I can’t believe that the network didn’t bring you along when they picked the show up.

Yeah. It’s their loss, though. I am choosing to view this as a positive for me. My future is wide open. Even if dinner reservations are not.

Hey, that is totally OK. I wouldn’t mind just ordering room service and turning on the TV and seeing who wins.

Oh, yes, yes. The “Drag Race” semi-finals, of course. You know, I know it’s a holiday and all, but I was worried about not watching them live.

“Drag Race”? No, no. [laughing] I’m talking about the big game. [suspenseful jazzy music]

What big game?

Uh, you said you were helping Julie run an errand? Is there anything I can help you find or–

Right. So I can get out of your hair.

I did not say that.

You didn’t have to. [Holly chuckles softly] As soon as I find this book, I’ll be on my way.

Which book are you looking for?

A book that my grandfather gave to Julie for Valentine’s Day one year. She thinks she left it here last April during that blizzard.

Mm. Yeah, I remember. That was nuts. Well, feel free to look around.

Sweet. Thanks. And that didn’t take long at all. Here it is.

Let me guess. A book of love poems.

Ding-ding.

[chuckling] Seriously? I was joking. Wow, that’s really sweet.

Yeah. Julie said my grandfather wrote a song just for her and stuck it inside this book.

[sighs] Aw. They were something else. God, I hope I’m that head over heels in love when I’m their age.

I know. Way everyone tells it, my grandfather was a hopeless romantic. [Holly chuckles] [soft dramatic music] Guess we have that in common.

Wow. You’re right, it does kind of seem like it is meant to be. Are you two sure about this?

Yeah. I mean, it makes sense, right? Like, you could tell Mrs. Choi that the baby’s going to stay in the family since you and I are cousins.

Yeah. Or are we coming on too strong? Or, you know, maybe this is a little too close for comfort for you two. Or, I don’t know, maybe you have somebody else already in mind.

No, no, no, no, no, no. Sophia and I have searched high and low for a couple that her mom would approve of. And we’ve had no luck.

Has she already shot down a few people?

Not exactly, but her family’s religious, so that’s definitely a factor. We thought this couple from her mom’s church was on board, but they backed out.

So she won’t let anyone adopt the baby who isn’t a part of her church or doesn’t practice the same faith as her?

I don’t exactly know what her parameters are, but the only way we could convince her to let the baby be put up for adoption was if it was by a couple with good Christian values.

Hmm. Good Christian values, huh? [soft tense music]

[imitates flying sound] Thank you.

I hope you don’t mind, baby. It’s not very fancy.

Mind? Are you kidding me? This is my favorite thing in the whole world.

Yeah?

Being with the man of my dreams with a big glass of wine. It’s heaven.

You’re heaven.

Mm, yeah? [Steve smooches] Oh, are you crazy? Is that my favorite brie?

Yeah. The one that’s always sold out.

Have I not taught you anything? You always lead with the brie.

Oh, OK. [Kayla sighs] Well, you can thank Stephanie, too, because she helped me track it down for tonight.

Oh. [somber music]

What’s the matter, baby?

Mm. Just reminds me of what my mother used to always say. You’re only as happy as your least happy child. I mean, Stephanie should be out having a special night with a guy on her Valentine’s Day, not helping her parents wine and dine each other.

Well, how do you know she’s not?

Well, I mean, I do know that there was something brewing with her and Alex Kiriakis again. And I didn’t want to pry. But she did say that they were having trouble trying to make it work.

Well, I suggest you should pry more often because it’s the only way we can get our kids to tell us anything.

[scoffs] What do you mean?

Stephanie told me that she and Alex worked it out. As a matter of fact, they’re having dinner tonight.

Hmm. Hmm. [soft jazzy music playing]

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Mm. Well, you are worth the wait.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Color me shocked, but I had no idea there was a big game, let alone one that you’d be interested in watching.

It’s the Longhorns game. Sorry, sometimes I forget that I’m not in Texas anymore. [Javi chuckles]

Is that football?

If it were Thanksgiving, maybe. [laughs] It’s basketball season. My dad and I used to watch every Longhorns game. You didn’t grow up watching sports?

Not if I could help it. But if I had to, I was way more interested in the cheerleaders. No, no, no. I’m totally gold star. I just cared more about the choreography than the actual games.

See, I actually did care about the games, especially during March Madness. My father and I used to fill out our own brackets and then we place bets to see who can beat each other. And if I won, I’d get 10 bucks. And then if I’d lose, I’d have to, you know, clean out the garage. [both chuckle]

How did that shake out?

The garage was spotless. [laughter] But I didn’t care. Watching the games with my dad, hearing him yell at the TV, I felt close to him. [sentimental music] Which is why I was worried telling him that I was gay and it would change everything, which is why I waited as long as I could.

And what did he say when you told him?

He said, that’s nice, son, but you still have to clean the garage. [laughter]

My god, it must have been such a relief.

It was. And nothing changed between us. When I told my mom, that was a whole other story. Nothing was ever the same between us again. [somber music]

A first date on Valentine’s Day?

Well, I wouldn’t exactly call it a first date. But yeah, looks like they might be diving right into the deep end.

Well, you know what? I’m really happy for Stephanie. I mean, I know how worried she was that it couldn’t work out with Alex because of Joy Wesley.

Well, apparently he was finally able to end things with her.

Well, I’m sorry for her. But after everything that Alex and Stephanie have been through, I think they need a second chance. Wouldn’t you agree?

Listen. I’m happy she’s happy. But Alex? Look, I know I sound old-school, but he’s a notorious player.

I have heard that he has mellowed over the years.

I just don’t want to see her get hurt again.

I know. Listen, I would be lying if I said that I am completely on board with the two of them getting back together. But they’re young. And how do you grow older and wiser if you don’t make some mistakes?

Yeah, well considering all the times we foolishly broke up… I guess we must be really wise.

[chuckling] Right. Oh, yeah, our wisdom is infinite. No, I’m just saying that look at us. We overcame our issues. And it made us stronger and better, right? I just hope the same thing happens for them.

Just wait. [tender music]

Mm.

Ah.

Montrachet.

A ’93.

[gasps] Is that a good year?

Oh, a very good year, according to my mother.

Ooh. [soft jazzy music playing] [glasses clink]

Mm.

Mm?

That is incredible. I mean, but then again, I’d be happy with 2 Buck Chuck. I’m not much of a wine expert.

I wouldn’t say I’m an expert either, but my mother did insist that I learn about all of the best French vintages. One summer as a kid, she took me all over the country. We must have hit every single vineyard this place has to offer. It was like a field trip.

Well, I hope not a grade-school trip.

Mm. High school, technically. But they’re a little bit more permissive there. Although I know my father wouldn’t have been thrilled.

Oh, wow. Where did Justin think that you and your mom were going all over France?

Euro Disney.

[laughs] No.

Mm-hmm. Yep, he said, just make sure you take him to the Louvre. That’s it. You take him to the Louvre is what he said. You make sure he gets his culture.

Wow. Well, you certainly got that.

I did, yeah. So we went to the Louvre, obviously.

Mm-hmm.

Then we hit all the best restaurants. My mother, she would order these six-course tasting menus.

Wow. Not a bad way to spend vacation.

Yeah. Beat getting a lifeguard job, that’s for sure. [both chuckle] I think my mother just– she viewed it as her duty as a parent to show me the finer things in life. Although, time to time, I do wish she had a little bit more of a conventional approach to her parenting.

But there were upsides, too.

Mm.

And I’m not just talking about how this wine didn’t come out of a box. Without her, you wouldn’t be who you are today.

Mm, I guess– I guess not.

We wouldn’t be here together. So for that, I’m grateful. I’m grateful for her, too.

Me, too. [glasses clink]

Listen, I still have to talk to Sophia. Can we get back to you two?

Yeah. No, yeah, of course. Do you need a ride somewhere?

No, no, no. I’m all set. I was supposed to meet Holly at the Horton cabin over an hour ago.

Oh. Big plans for Valentine’s Day?

You know, something like that. [Chanel laughs] But thank you so much. I mean, this could be really, really amazing. Not just for me and Sophia, but for you two and the baby. You two would be really great parents. [soft dramatic music]

Thanks, Tate. That means a lot.

I’m sorry that I have to rush out. The cell service at the cabin sucks and Holly’s probably wondering where I am. And I just hate the idea of her sitting there all alone. [suspenseful music]

Any good ones in there?

They’re all pretty romantic. And earnest. It’s pretty amazing that someone can write about how deeply in love they are and not feel self-conscious about it.

Yeah. Well, maybe that’s why people write poems. They put into words the things they can’t say in real life.

Yeah. Maybe.

Do you have a favorite?

Yeah, this one stood out to me. “Ode on a Grecian Urn.”

“Beauty is truth, truth, beauty. That is all ye know on Earth and all ye need to know.”

Wow. [Holly chuckles] So you’re not some poetry novice.

It’s just one of my favorites. [soft upbeat music]

Then I hope someone writes you a little inscription in a book like my grandfather did for Julie.

“When I first saw you, that’s when I knew the truth. “You are the most beautiful, wonderful thing I’ve ever seen. And that’s all I ever need to know.”

Wow. Talk about big feelings. That’s pretty romantic.

Yeah, it is.

And I feel the same way about you.

[peaceful music] [whistle blows on TV]

Now, why did that just happen?

The ref is calling a penalty ’cause the other team was traveling.

Right. That’s bad?

[chuckles] Yes, that’s bad.

You know, rules aside, I get why you like this game. Bunch of sweaty men running up and down the court wearing those cute, little shorts. Maybe next Valentine’s Day, I’ll get you a pair of those. [tender music] You know, not to jump ahead to next year. I know that this is new.

Sounds like a plan.

I’d better start thinking about what to get you next year, too.

Mm. This brie is so good. [both chuckle] I can’t stop eating it. You know, don’t even bother ordering dinner.

I’m not. It’s a text from Tripp.

Oh. Something wrong?

No, he’s just wondering if I’ve heard anything more about his mother.

Still no word on Ava, huh?

Well, not since she told Brady that she was going to Hong Kong. She left him a voicemail right after that. I sent that out to have it analyzed. Might be a dead end. [somber music]

You know, do you think maybe it’s possible that she just wanted to extract herself from Kristen and Brady’s drama?

And use Wendy and Tripp as an excuse? Yeah, I’ve considered that. But that would be the best-case scenario. Worst case, something is really wrong. So I need to get to the bottom of it for Tripp.

Course you do. Because you are a good dad.

You know I’d do anything for my kids.

Yeah, I do.

So that was kind of, um… [chuckles] Unreal.

Yeah. I mean, we went to the hospital hoping I could get pregnant, and we came home possibly adopting a baby.

Yeah, listen, I, um, I hope it was OK that I suggested that to Tate. I just–when we both looked at each other, it felt like we were… absolutely on the same page.

Oh, yes. Yes, we were, 100%. But I think we kind of just blurted it out. And now that the adrenaline is starting to wear off, um, I’m wondering, should we really do this? Should we really adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby? [soft dramatic music]

Doug, I–

I’m sorry. I–I can’t believe I just said that.

Yeah, I can’t believe it either.

When you came over on Christmas Eve, the moment I saw you, I just– I don’t know how to describe it. My heart just skipped a beat.

I had no idea.

I’m such an idiot. Oh, man. I shouldn’t have said anything. You have a boyfriend. Can we just please rewind five minutes and just act like that never happened?

Actually… I don’t think I can.

Oh, I’m so, so sorry I’m late. But you are never going to guess who– I just ran into. Unexpectedly. [tense music]

Tate, you’re here.

Yeah, sure am. So’s Doug. [soft tense music]

Uh, Doug didn’t know we had plans today.

No, I, uh, I didn’t mean to crash. Julie just asked me to come pick up this book for her. And now that I have it, I should probably get going and let you guys enjoy the rest of your Valentine’s Day. So I’m going to take off. And you guys have fun. [Tate sighs]

Are you OK?

What? Yeah. No–uh, yeah. I just was spooked, like, twice today when you came in. And then when Doug came in, I practically jumped out of my skin. Anyway, what took you so long? Was the grocery store, like, packed or what?

Yeah, it was actually my second time there today, after I went to the hospital. Sophia had a little bit of a scare.

Oh, my god. Is she OK?

Yeah, everything’s fine. But that’s not the only good news. I might have found the perfect couple to adopt the baby. [tender music]

Is this about Tate and me, you know, being related? Because if that’s too weird, I totally get it.

No, no, no, no. It’s not about that. OK? If the baby were Tate’s or some random stranger’s, I would love any child that we brought home. And I know you would, too.

Yeah? So what do you think? [Chanel sighs]

It’s just that I’m worried that we may be setting ourselves up for another big disappointment. You know, if, you know, what Tate is saying about Mrs. Choi is true, then she seems very intense. And I don’t know. Would she really be willing to cut all ties with his baby, or is she going to be looking over our shoulders for the rest of our lives?

Yeah. Yeah, I mean, that certainly could complicate things.

And that’s ifshe even approves of us. I mean, she would want us to have good Christian values.

And?

Well, I’m just– I’m wondering, do we have those? [soft jazzy music playing]

What?

Nothing.

I just think it’s funny you went with the burger at a place that’s known for its filet.

Oh. Well, they’re also known for their burger.

Mm.

They make it with three kinds of cheese.

Mm?

You’d know that. If you weren’t so snobby.

Me? Snobby?

You spent your summers wine-tasting.

Ah.

In French vineyards.

Touché. [Stephanie chuckles]

You know, your mother’s not the only one who cultured their kids.

Mm.

My mom taught me how to make a great burger.

Dr. Johnson, a burger expert?

Mm. She is a Brady, after all.

Mm.

But don’t get her started on chowder.

Mm.

She’ll never admit any are as good as my Uncle Roman’s. [Alex chuckles]

So does that make you a gastropub connoisseur too?

Eh.

Eh?

I, uh, I had to catch up on a lot of family lore when I moved to Salem.

Mm, right. I keep forgetting that you didn’t grow up here either.

Mm-mm. No, my mom raised me in LA.

Mm.

She was working a lot. So she didn’t exactly take me on tours of wineries.

Mm-hmm.

Like you were doing. But, uh, we did go to Magic Mountain a bunch, though.

Nice. I’ve never been.

[gasps] And you claim to know the finer things in life?

Mm.

Oh, my god. We used to go once a month.

Wow.

Yeah, she would tell her colleagues not to page her unless it was an absolute emergency. And she was very clear about what constituted one.

Mm. [soft jazzy music playing]

It was us against the world.

Was it hard? Growing up without your dad? [soft dramatic music]

Hmm.

My mom went out of her way to make sure I knew how loved I was. And how much my dad was loving me from afar. Growing up, I– I always felt like he was watching out for me. [chuckles softly] It was nice.

But of course, nothing compares to having him in my life for real. And to be here with the whole family in Salem.

[sighs] Still, I, um… I wouldn’t change a thing about how I grew up, either.

That’s because those experiences made you who you are.

Exactly.

Exactly. I’m grateful that your journey brought you here too.

Ah, so much for the wine. [Steve chuckles]

There’s a bottle of white in the fridge.

You always come prepared, don’t you?

Mm.

Oh, but wait a minute. Before we open the wine, I got something for you.

[gasps] You didn’t.

Mm-hmm.

You didn’t get me a gift, did you? After all this?

Sure I did, baby.

Well, good, because I got you a gift, too.

Oh.

Yup-up-up-pew! together: Happy anniversary! [Kayla chuckles]

No way. Did you?

Did you?

We’re so simpatico.

[chuckling] Oh, baby, come on. Yeah, swap. Wow.

Wow. [crowd cheering on TV]

Why’d they just pass to him? There’s like a million guys guarding him! – Tira la pelota! Come on! Yes! Yes! Yes! Shoot it! Shoot it! Shoot it! Yes! Yes!

Ah! We just took the lead!

We?

Yeah, “we.” Got a problem with that? [tender music]

Not in the slightest.

God, that was sexy.

Oh, you still thinking about all those men in shorts?

No, dum-dum. I’m talking about you. Seeing this side of you, feeling very, very close to you right now.

[soft dramatic music]

Mm, I think the game is back on.

What game? How about… we play a little one-on-one instead?

[Steve chuckles]

Oh, my goodness! Two tickets to Chicago Cubs opening day.

Can you believe it? My wife got me the same thing. [both chuckle]

Well, doesn’t she know you well?

Oh, she does. I love you.

I love you.

Mm.

Lucky.

Hey.

Hmm?

So what are we going to do with the two extra tickets?

Well, we could ask Stephanie and Alex to go with us.

OK. Now let’s celebrate.

Mm.

[soft jazzy music playing]

That looks amazing.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

Because this place is really known for their crème brûlée.

Oh, my god. [laughs]

Don’t let me hold you up. Take a bite.

No, no. After you.

[gasps] So chivalry isn’t dead.

Mm-mm.

Mm, how about we both take a bite at the same time on the count of three? Ready?

Ready.

One…

Two…

Three.

Mm-hmm.

Mm. Oh, my god.

What? [Alex chuckles]

Got a little–

Oh. Did I get it?

Not quite. [Stephanie chuckles] Here.

Much better.

Mm. [Stephanie laughs]

Look, no offense to Mrs. Choi, OK? But I don’t think sharing the same faith as her automatically makes somebody a better parent.

I know, I know. But it’s important to her. And she seems to be the one with the deciding vote.

Well, didn’t you grow up going to church every Sunday with your mom?

Yeah, I did. And I still go with her from time to time. Well, on Easter Sunday at least. [Johnny chuckles]

Well, that’s one point in our favor.

Yeah. [sighs] You know, I mean, I try to be kind to everyone and help the less fortunate. And so even if we’re not practicing one particular faith, I mean, we’re still good people, right?

Look, Chanel. I happen to think you are a very good person, maybe even the best person. All right? And whatever happens with Sophia’s mother, we will deal with it, all right? Together. I love you, Chanel.

I love you, too, John. [tender music]

I tried to give them every option to back out, but they’re serious. Johnny and Chanel want to adopt the baby.

Wow. [chuckles softly] I mean, are you sure it’s not going to be weird for you and Sophia still being that close to the kid?

No, no. We’ll make it work. Especially if they’re the best option for Mrs. Choi.

Yeah. Yeah, I guess.

Hey, I know what you’re thinking. But even if the baby stays in Salem, Sophia and I won’t be its parents anymore. So we’re not going to be bound together forever. You would be my priority. And our relationship with Sophia or anyone else, it’s not going to come between us again. [soft dramatic music]

Hey, Julie. I found the book. [somber music]

I’m such an idiot. Oh, man. I shouldn’t have said anything. You have a boyfriend. Can we just please rewind five minutes and just act like that never happened?

Actually, I don’t think I can.

Well, that would be really amazing if it all works out.

Yeah, I hope it does. [Tate inhales deeply] I don’t want to think about the baby anymore tonight. This night is supposed to be about us. Happy Valentine’s Day, Holly.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Tate.

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Days Opinions For The Week Of February 10, 2025

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Michele Johnson

Opinion Article

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You would never know that Paulina wanted to hire Jada as the police commissioner when she got rid of Rafe. Paulina acted as if she was on a mission to make Jada pay for the “crime” she thought committed. If she felt so strongly about getting rid of Jada, she shouldn’t have hired her in the first place. Paulina practically prosecuted Jada with little to no evidence. When the truth comes out, Jada doesn’t need to take the commissioner job back.

We want to applaud Joy for breaking up with Alex. She could have easily strung him along to keep him from being with Stephanie, but she chose to have self-respect for herself. We thought Joy was going to keep dating Alex so Stephanie couldn’t be with him. There have been plenty of times when people stay in relationships to keep people apart.

Speaking of Alex, Stephanie has become obsessed with Alex. She went from barely wanting to talk to him to be willing to quit her job for him. Also, she talks about him constantly as if she wasn’t with him before. You would never know she was the one who wanted to be friends when they first dated. They could be together now if she didn’t dump him to be with Chad. Fast forward and now she talks about him nonstop.

The writers wasted time with Body and Soul. If Abe and Kate were going to give up the show, they could have let it go to Los Angeles before. We understand people didn’t care for the story, but the writers could have kept it going. It gave Kate and Abe a storyline. If the writers took their time with the story. it could have worked. Now they will go back to barely being shown.

Why did it take so long for Seth to tell Kayla the hospital was closing? If he knew for months, why didn’t he say something? Also, why did he care if Bonnie sued the hospital if it was closing? You would think he would have said something sooner. With the hospital closing, where is everyone supposed to go when they are sick or hurt?

Jada brought her problems on herself when she got EJ fired. She should have known EJ would retaliate when she got him fired. Did she really think he would sit by and let her cost him his job? If she left well enough alone, she would have her job and not have to worry about being set up. We aren’t trying to make excuses for what EJ did to her, but she made it easy for him to set her up.

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Days Nitpicks & Flubs For The Week Of February 10, 2025

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Michele Johnson

Nitpicks & Flubs

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Monday

-Jada could be heard talking to Belle while EJ was shown.

-Steve could be heard talking to Brady while EJ was shown.

-Kristen and the woman in white cried without any tears.

-Rafe screamed in the tunnels, but Jada didn’t recognize his voice.

-How was EJ able to bring Rafe to the Blake house without anyone seeing him?

Tuesday

-Stephanie could be heard talking to Kayla while Leo was shown.

-Joy’s flashback could be heard before it was shown.

-When did Bonnie make a miraculous recovery? The last time they showed her she could barely speak but now she’s seemingly better.

-Alex could be heard talking to Joy while Stephanie was shown.

-Kayla could be heard talking to Stephanie while Alex was shown.

Wednesday

-Kayla could be heard talking to Seth while Joy was shown.

-If Seth knew the hospital was closing, why did he care if Bonnie sued the hospital?

-Speaking of the hospital, where are the people supposed to go if the hospital is closed?

-Joy could be heard talking to Alex while Johnny was shown.

-Leo could be heard talking to Seth while Alex was shown.

Thursday

-Kristen’s flashback could be heard before it was shown.

-Why does everyone talk to a portrait out loud? You would think they would keep the thoughts in their heads especially since they are in open space and anyone could hear them.

-Arnold could be heard talking to himself while Kristen was shown.

-Sarah could be heard talking to Kristen while EJ was shown.

Friday

-Kayla could be heard talking to Steve while Holly was shown.

-Steve’s flashback could be heard before it was shown.

The music playing in Chanel, Johnny, and Kayla’s scene could be heard while Julie and Doug were shown.

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Days Best Lines For The Week Of February 10, 2025

Posted on February 16, 2025February 17, 2025 by Michele Johnson

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Best Lines by Michele and Cheryl

Rafe: There’s no way Feniger’s smart enough to pull off being police commissioner.
EJ: Well, you got away with it for long enough.

Ava: I hate to interrupt this little reunion.
The Woman in White: Then don’t.

(to Kristen and the woman in white)
Ava: You know, if you untie me, I will be on my merry way, and the two of you can continue this little mommy-me play date.

(when Jada found EJ in the tunnels)
Jada: Here you are. I knew I was right.
EJ: That would be a first.

(to the woman in white when she said Ava was going to be Rachel’s new mother)
Kristen: I doubt that relationship would go far given Brady’s track record.

(to Hattie when she wanted something to drink)
Leo: I could use a break from the five minutes of writing.

Hattie: Thank you for taking care of me after that psycho tried to kill me.
Leo: Don’t mention it or anything else.

Sarah: Not everyone is as delusional as you, Kristen.
Kristen: I’m many things but delusional I am not.

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Days Transcript Friday, February 14, 2025

Posted on February 14, 2025March 1, 2025 by TvMegasite Admin

Days of Our Lives Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne and Thane

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

That’s a wrap. You realize that we just now took our last order?

It’s been quite an evening.

Considering that most of the staff had the night off and we were down to one cook, I would say that Valentine’s Day at the new Doug’s Place was a huge success.

Happy Valentine’s Day, darling. [relaxed music]

Happy Valentine’s Day.

OK, you haven’t given me a Valentine’s Day gift since I was like ten.

Then I guess this is overdue.

Oh, you made me a blanket.

For the baby.

[romantic music]

[chuckles] Turn around.

Happy Valentine’s Day. [laughter]

Happy Valentine’s Day, my love. And happy one year wedding anniversary.

Wow, breakfast in bed.

Yes. How lucky am I? Wait, Cook had the morning off. Did you make this all by yourself?

Yeah. I had to wake up at the crack of dawn to do it.

Wow. I am afraid that I cannot enjoy this lovely meal.

What did I– did I mess something up?

Unless my charming husband enjoys it with me.

OK.

[laughs] You did good.

Good. That’s a relief. [sighs] You know, I know I haven’t been the most stellar husband lately, and I wanted to make it up to you. Plus two special occasions in one day is a lot of pressure.

Yeah, you know what, we didn’t think about that when we decided to get married on Valentine’s Day.

Yeah, well, my Uncle Steve and Aunt Kayla did the same thing, so I’ll have to talk to them and get some future Valentine-versary ideas. I’m sure my Uncle Steve does something romantic for Kayla every year.

Morning.

Morning, sweetness. Oh. [soft dramatic music] You looking for something?

Ah, yeah, yeah, the newspaper.

It’s right there.

Ah, so it is. [laughs]

Maybe you ought to get your eyes checked.

Yeah, I guess so.

OK, why don’t you grab some of that coffee I just made? I’m going to get dressed.

Did he forget our anniversary? It’s Valentine’s Day. [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

I can’t believe he wouldn’t even mark it on his calendar. Good thing I made plans for the two of us.

Hey, Mom.

Hi. What brings you here?

I have something for you.

Oh? What’s this?

I came up with some ideas for a campaign to save the hospital.

Oh.

I’m sorry that I couldn’t hold off the press any longer, but this fight isn’t over.

Thank you. And listen, I know that if anybody can drum up support, it’s my crackerjack PR daughter.

[laughs] Ugh, I just can’t believe the board would do this. Ooh, coffee. I might go snag a cup. [soft dramatic music]

Et tu, Stephanie?

Thanks, Mom. I can tell you put a lot of thought into that, but–

I know, I know it’s not really a Valentine’s gift, but I couldn’t wait six more months to give it to you.

Six months. It’s not a lot of time, is it?

Not at all. So we’d better start planning ahead.

Yeah, we’d better. Which is exactly what Tate and I have been doing, which is why we’re looking for a great couple to adopt the baby.

Tate, these are beautiful. You did not have to do all this.

Yes, of course, I did. This is our first Valentine’s Day together, and I just wanted to make it special.

But you’re already cooking me dinner at the cabin tonight.

Yeah, but, like, don’t expect, like, a gourmet meal. Like I said, my cooking skills are very basic, so–

Still. Well, now I feel bad. I didn’t get you anything.

No, don’t. I’m just really excited to spend some time with you tonight.

Alone?

Yeah. And we can totally just play Connect Four if you change your mind about our–

Mm-mm, no, I’m not going to change my mind about that. I can’t wait to be with you tonight. [tender music]

Wait, is this my recipe?

[laughs] Well, what other recipe could compare? I hope I did it justice.

It is ten out of ten. You know what? Maybe I should hire you.

Well, I am out of a job now that “Body & Soul” has moved to LA.

Are you really sure that you do not want to move with the show?

Yes, I’m positive. Like I said last night, I could not be more excited about starting a family with you here in Salem. That was our plan, you know, before “Body & Soul” and all the chaos that came with it. And now that our marriage is finally back on track, I’d really like to just focus on the two, soon to be three, of us, hopefully.

Um, about that. I know that I was the one that suggested it last night, but– [soft dramatic music]

What is it, Chanel? Are you having second thoughts?

No, I really am ready to be a mom. It’s just that, um, well, there may be a problem. [dramatic music]

Happy Valentine’s Day, Julie.

Oh, red roses. Are those for me?

Who else?

Oh, thank you. Red roses were your grandfather’s favorite flower. And I was just– I was just remembering a very wonderful Valentine’s Day that we spent together.

Really? Well, I would love to hear about it, as long as it’s PG-13, please.

Please, please, come sit down. I’ll tell you. It was a Valentine’s night, and his nightclub was absolutely slammed because half of the staff did not show up. So Doug decided, I’m going to be the chef, and I will serve my speciality. And he brought out this huge platter of buttered noodles. [laughs] And everybody loved him for it. And it was so much fun. You know, your grandfather had this gift to bring joy up to the maximum.

So I’ve heard.

Yeah.

But I didn’t know you guys owned a club.

Oh, yeah, for years. It was called Doug’s Place. That’s where your grandfather, Robert, used to sing.

Really?

Yeah.

Do you guys still own it?

Alas, no, we don’t. He turned it into a restaurant, and he gave it to me, and he called it Julie’s Place, and we had some wonderful memories there too. It’s gone. [chuckles]

Well, maybe you can open a new club in his honor.

What a lovely idea. No, sweetheart, it would never be the same, not without my darling Doug. [tender music]

Sophia, we talked about this. I will never approve of my grandchild being given away to strangers.

But what if they weren’t strangers, right? What if you got to meet them and get to know them. We could find a perfect couple with Christian values and then invite them over for dinner.

So after one dinner, I’m supposed to say, “Sure, go ahead and raise my grandchild.”

We could have as many dinners as you like.

[sighs]

Or maybe we’ll find a couple that you already know.

Like who?

Well, I have been talking to Greg and Ellen Yu. [soft dramatic music]

Really?

Yeah, you like them, don’t you?

Sure, I like them. They’re both successful Korean doctors, dedicated members of our church. They said they’re interested in adopting?

Yeah. But they changed their mind. But we’re going to find another couple just like them. You know, a perfect couple who’s really going to give this baby the best life possible.

Don’t you think that the best life possible would be with his or her biological parents?

No, I don’t. And we’ve talked about this so many times, Mom. Tate and I, we’re too young to have a baby. And we aren’t even together, so it’s just going to be a disaster.

Mom, would you still love me if I wasn’t biologically yours?

Of course.

OK, so then why is it so difficult to imagine another couple loving this baby? Like, there are plenty of couples who can’t get pregnant but who want more than anything in the world to be parents. This could really be the baby that somebody’s been praying for.

Please, won’t you just consider our plan?

I can’t wait to be with you. I just want to make sure that you don’t feel pressured. I know this is a big deal for you. And so–

But it’s not a big deal for you?

Oh, no, no, no, no. Of course, it is. It’s a really big deal for me.

No, I get it. You’ve been there, done that already, so–

No, Holly, Holly, that is so not what I meant at all. I know it sounded like that, but–

I’m sorry. That came out harsher than I meant. What I really meant is I just wish things had been different, is all.

Me too. But I’m going to make this up to you, and I want tonight to be perfect. And it will be, because I’ll be with you, the most kind, beautiful, creative…

Mm, keep going.

Hilarious, brilliant, uh, fashionable, stunning, hot…

[laughs] OK, you can stop now.

I have all day. I can keep going.

You can stop. You can stop. [laughs]

This is going to be great.

Mm-hmm.

It’s going to be a Valentine’s Day to remember. And I should go. I got to go to the grocery store and get all the ingredients for our amazing meal.

[laughs] Are you sure this isn’t too much trouble?

Yes. Trust me, you are so worth it. I love you.

I love you too.

Bye.

Bye. [laughs] [tender music]

Chanel, you worried that we’ll have another miscarriage?

Yeah. Yeah, I am. And, you know, on top of that, your Aunt Kayla said that once you have a molar pregnancy, you’re at risk for having another one.

She also said that the overall risk is very low. And we waited the six months like she recommended.

I know, I know. But it’s just– I’m really just not ready to go through that again.

I get it. And hey, it’s not like we got to rush right into this thing.

Yeah. I know, but, Johnny, I really am ready to start our family. So maybe we should see if we could get an appointment with Kayla, you know, just get her advice.

I think that’s a great idea.

Yeah?

Yeah. I’ll call her today.

So do you have any plans for today?

Nope, just work.

Hmm.

Hey, little sweetness.

Hey.

What a nice surprise. What’s the occasion?

Oh, no occasion. Just came to say hello.

OK.

Ah, well, I guess I’ll be off to work, unless you need me for anything.

Not that I can think of. [soft dramatic music]

OK, then.

Oh, wait, I almost forgot.

Yeah?

The situation at the hospital, I know it must be tough going to work knowing that it might close down soon, but, baby, you hang in there. I have a good feeling things are going to be OK.

Thanks. I’ll see you.

[laughs] I can’t believe she actually thinks we forgot your anniversary.

All right, come on, little sweetness. We got work to do.

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah. [laughter] It’s going to be great.

So good. [bright music]

I hope Mom isn’t too mad at us.

Well, you know, she could have mentioned our special day without me having to say anything, but she’s stubborn. She wanted me to say something first, which worked out great for our surprise.

Mm-hmm. This really is so sweet.

Mm.

Have you always been this romantic?

In a word, no. Did you ever hear the story of my first Valentine’s Day gift to your mom?

I don’t think I have.

That’s because she’s too nice to throw me under the bus. [soft dramatic music]

I’ve got something for you.

What’s that, a warrant for my arrest?

I don’t think so.

Well, what is it?

Well, open it and you’ll find out.

[grumbles]

It’s a Valentine’s message with a sentimental touch. This isn’t till tomorrow, you know.

Well, I know. I just thought maybe you need some cheering up today. I know it probably doesn’t mean anything to you. Valentine’s is just another day, sweetness. Wasn’t that right?

That’s right. Just another cold day in February. But it’s– it’s nice. I appreciate it.

You’re welcome.

Well, I guess I should go. Later.

Wait a minute, baby. You’re forgetting your Valentine’s Day present.

I’m going to need those back in a few years, baby. I’m going to need to use those.

Great. I love them.

You gave Mom wind-up chattering teeth?

Yeah, yeah. I told you I had a lot to learn about romance.

[laughs]

But, you know, she was a good sport about it. She actually got a kick out of that gift.

Yeah, well, something tells me she’s going to get an even bigger kick out of this one.

Yeah.

[chuckles]

Aunt Kayla, thank you for squeezing us in so last minute.

No problem. We’ve actually had quite a few cancellations. I think people have found out that the hospital is declaring bankruptcy.

Oh, no. So you’re losing patients already?

Unfortunately, yes. But I am still very hopeful. Obviously, this place means a lot to me.

Yeah. To us too.

That’s right. You got married here a year ago today. Happy anniversary.

Well, right back at you.

Thank you. Well, listen, I had a chance to go over your blood work.

And is it OK for me to get pregnant again?

At this moment, I’m afraid not. [solemn music]

I can’t even imagine how hard it must be for you, missing my grandpa, especially on holidays like this.

Well, not all the days of our lives bring red roses. Chad has convinced me I do not have to go through this alone, and I’m now in grief therapy with my good friend, Dr. Marlena Evans.

Wow, that’s great. I really hope it helps.

Well, there’s a famous saying that somebody famous said. “Grief is the price you pay for love.” I understand that you never get over the grief, but you get better at handling it, and I’m just not there yet.

Right. Well, I’m really glad that you’re speaking with Dr. Evans, but if you ever need anyone to just, you know, listen…

Oh, honey. How sweet you are. Thank you. I’m curious, did you buy red roses for anybody else in Salem?

Nope. Just you.

Oh. Haven’t met any nice girl or nice boy? I never assume.

Well, just for the record, it would definitely be a girl. But, no, I’ve actually– I haven’t had any luck, romance-wise.

That’s amazing. Good-looking young man like yourself.

[laughs] Well, if I’m being honest, there is one girl that I’m sort of interested in, but she’s with someone else, so… [soft dramatic music]

Oh, looks like somebody’s Valentine’s Day is off to a nice start.

Tate was just here with all this. You want to have one?

Have I ever turned down chocolate?

Not that I know of. And neither have I. [laughter] Uh, also, thank you, Grandma, for letting Tate and I use the cabin tonight. He told me you gave him the keys.

Yeah, he seemed pretty nervous asking for permission. Sounds like he’s got quite a romantic dinner planned.

Yeah, he does. I told him he didn’t have to do all this, but I guess he just wants our Valentine’s Day to be really special.

Mm. Well, dare I ask how special he intends to make it?

What do you mean?

Ah. Well, are you two planning to have sex tonight?

Well, Mom, say something. What are you thinking? Tate, this is perfect timing. I could really use some backup over here.

Is this about–

I just told my mom about the plan that we have to find an adoptive family she would approve of.

And are you willing to consider?

Listen, I understand that neither of you is thrilled about becoming parents.

[gasps]

Sweetheart, are you OK?

Is it the baby?

[gasping] [tense music]

This girl you have eyes for, does she know you’re interested in her?

No, no. I don’t really see a point in saying anything. She seems pretty committed to her boyfriend.

Hmm. Well, it’s good to be respectful of a relationship, but, dear, if you’re drawn to her, I think it’s good to be honest about your feelings. [soft dramatic music] You know, I was married to somebody else when I met your grandfather.

You’re kidding. Grandpa stole you away?

Actually, he was paid to break up my marriage.

I’m sorry, what?

Yeah, it’s a long story. And that’s– that’s a story for another day. Well, my marriage was a marriage of convenience, certainly not love. And in a very short time, Doug’s passionate feelings for me were quite genuine, and I responded big time. [chuckles] You know, I told you he was a singer. Around those years, he wrote a song for me, and he called it “Julie.” Then years later, he wrote out the lyrics, and he put them in a book of poetry and gave it to me on Valentine’s Day.

Wow. I would love to see those lyrics he wrote.

Really? OK, I’ll go find the book. [laughs]

Grandma–

No, look, look, look. I know the last person you want to talk about sex with is your grandmother, but your mom is embarrassed, and I believe this job falls on me. I just want you to know that I’m here for you.

I do know that.

And, you know, I know you’re at the age that you can do whatever it is you want, but I would like there to be an open and honest dialogue between us.

I appreciate that. And to answer your question, Tate and I, we– we are planning on being together tonight. [laughs]

Sophia, what’s wrong?

I just– I just felt a sharp pain all of a sudden.

Should we just take her to a doctor?

No, it’s fine. OK, it only lasted for a few seconds. So just tell us, OK, if this adoption plan is going to work for you.

Well, as I was saying, I think that one of the things that you guys need to–

[screams]

OK, we need to get her to the hosp–

[gasping]

Tate, can you please help me walk her to the car?

Absolutely, and I’ll follow you over there. Come on. It’s OK.

[gasping]

It’s OK. Just breathe. OK, let’s walk.

I really appreciate you helping me out with this, baby girl. So, uh, I guess you don’t have any Valentine’s Day plans of your own, huh?

Actually, I do. Alex is taking me out tonight.

Really?

Mm-hmm.

I thought he was dating that Joy Wesley girl.

He broke things off with her, and we’re back together now. Come on, Papa. Keep up.

OK, OK. That’s great. That’s great. I’m glad you took my advice.

What advice?

When you were moping around about Philip, I told you not to give up on love. Yeah. So I think I should get a little credit for that.

Oh, yeah. Your advice made all the difference, as it always does.

I’m not really sure you mean that, but I’ll keep giving it.

I don’t doubt that.

Well, enough with the advice. I have a question.

Shoot.

Did it have to be another Kiriakis? I’m just kidding. I’m really happy for you, Stephanie.

Thanks, Papa.

I’m sorry. I know– I know it’s not what you want to hear.

Kayla, I just– I don’t get it. You said that, last time we were here, that if we waited six months, we’d be OK to try again.

Yeah. Is something wrong?

It’s just that your hCG levels are high right now, which could signify a new tumor stemming from leftover tissues from your molar pregnancy.

Could it be cancerous?

Well, there’s no way of knowing until we do further testing. But even if so, I’m sure it’s a low-risk disease, something we can take care of in a short procedure. But still, I think that, well, you shouldn’t get pregnant for a few months so we can keep checking your hCG levels. [somber music]

OK, well, look, it just means we just got to be patient for a little longer, right?

Well, could this affect my chances of getting pregnant in the future?

I don’t think so. But like I said before, there was always a risk that you could have another molar pregnancy.

OK, well, I’m glad that we consulted with you. Otherwise, we could have tried again too soon. And now that we know that even if we wait, maybe we shouldn’t try again at all.

OK, I just have to fill out a few more forms, and then we can go home.

OK. Hey, I know that’s not the news we were hoping for.

Yeah. [somber music]

Look, it’s a low-risk tumor, all right? And we’re going to take care of it. You being healthy is what matters most.

Yeah, I know, I know. I just– I was really excited about us having a baby and starting a family.

Me too.

No luck?

No. No, the book isn’t where I usually keep it.

Do you remember the last time that you had it?

No. Wait a minute, yes, I do. I took it to the family cabin, and– golly, I must have left it behind in all the commotion.

What commotion?

Oh, my dear. I got snowed in with Johnny and Chanel, and then we nearly lost Chanel in the storm. And then her mother, Paulina, arrived driving a snow plow and totally radioactive.

[chuckles] You lead a very eventful life, Julie.

So it seems. [laughs]

I could listen to your stories all day, but why don’t I go get that book for you?

Oh, no, no, no. That’s too much of a hassle. You have to take a ferry. Half the time, the ferry isn’t even running. No, no, that’s too much. You don’t have to do that.

Julie, I’d be happy to. You’ve done so much for me, and I definitely owe you one. [soft dramatic music]

So you’re not going to try to talk me out of this?

This isn’t my first rodeo, sweetie. [laughter] No, your Aunt Sarah was– she was a teenager once. And believe it or not, so was I. You know what, I don’t believe I could talk you out of it, even if I could try. I– hey, I just want you to be prepared for taking such a big step.

We are. Tate has protection. And as he and I know all too well, we know it’s not 100% effective. So I actually started taking birth control pills a few weeks ago, you know, just in case.

Well, I’m glad of that. But the terms of being prepared, it also means emotionally. Honey, listen, the last time we talked, you were feeling very insecure that Tate had been with Sophia and not you.

I– well, I mean, I’d be lying if I said that didn’t bother me anymore, but, honestly, it’s not about that. Grandma, I love Tate, and I know he loves me, so this just feels like the right time for us.

Well, OK, then. [laughs] I just want you to be happy, sweetheart, because I love you, and I don’t want to see you get hurt.

I love you too.

Oh. [tender music] Oh. [chuckles]

OK, well, I probably should head to the cabin. Tate gave me the keys so I could go set up early there.

Right.

Grandma, thank you for being probably the world’s coolest grandma ever.

You’re most welcome. [laughter]

I love you.

I love you more.

Is the baby OK?

Yes, the baby is fine. I think what Sophia is experiencing is round ligament pain.

What’s that?

Well, your abdomen is expanding, and the ligaments are stretching, and, you know, it’s very common to have that pain.

Really?

Yes, it is. But let me go get you a pamphlet, and it’ll explain some ways to help with the discomfort, all right?

Thank you, doctor.

Of course.

Thank God the baby is OK. I was so scared.

I know. Me too.

I don’t understand. You say you want to give your child away, and yet you both seem to care so much about this baby.

It’s because we care that we want to give it away.

That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you, Mom. We just want what’s best for the baby.

OK.

OK?

If you can find the right couple and I approve, then–

Mom, thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Hurry, hurry. She’ll be here any minute.

Well, if she wasn’t mad already, she will be when she finds out you lied about twisting your ankle.

I had to make an excuse to get her to come home.

Oh.

Get ready.

Surprise!

[gasps] [together] Happy Valentine’s Day! [laughter]

I can’t– you did all this?

And happy anniversary, sweetness.

I can’t believe you made me think that you forgot.

Trust me, it was killing us.

Oh, right, right, right, right. I bet you just were rolling on the ground with laughter when I left.

Well–

[laughs] Well, I believe my work here is done. I will let you two enjoy your anniversary.

Thank you, beauty. Love you.

Thanks, baby girl.

Of course. [tender music]

I can’t believe you put me through all that.

Are you mad?

Yes. Maybe I could forgive you.

Yeah?

Maybe.

[chuckles]

Looks like I still have time before Tate gets here. OK. I guess I should try it on before he comes. OK.

How could I tell you, what can I say? You’re so delightful in every way. What are the words, dear? Where is the song? Life has a meaning since you came along. I know that without you, I’m nothing at all. I know if you leave me, I’m certain to fall out of this heaven I’ve found myself in, into the darkness of what might have been.

Knock, knock.

Maggie, what are you doing here?

I came to say Happy Valentine’s Day. Oh, darling. Wow, who brought you these beautiful roses?

Doug’s grandson.

Oh.

Douglas Williams III. And even as we speak, he is on his way to the Horton cabin to retrieve a set of lyrics that Doug wrote for me years and years ago.

Oh my goodness. That’s so kind of him.

Yeah.

But you said he was on his way there now?

Yeah. Why do you ask?

Well, I think he’s in for a surprise.

Don’t make that face. [door clicks] [soft dramatic music]

Holly?

Thanks again, Mom, for changing your mind about the adoption.

Well, you made a very persuasive argument. Plus, I saw how scared you and Tate were when you thought something was wrong with the baby. I realized that you weren’t just being selfish teenagers.

Thanks, I think.

What I’m trying to say is that your feelings about this do matter to me, so I will do my best to respect your decision. [tender music] I love you, Sophia.

I love you too.

Hey.

Hey, Tate. What are you doing here?

Sophia was having abdominal pain, so we needed to get her checked out.

Oh, my god. Is the baby OK?

Yeah. Yeah. Thank God it turned out to be nothing serious.

That must be a relief.

Yeah.

Good thing you were able to drive her to the hospital, though, you know, just to be safe.

Oh, actually, her mom drove her. She’s here too.

Oh. How is that? I mean, I know you mentioned there was some tension there, so…

Yeah, you know, actually things are starting to look up on that front. Mrs. Choi is finally on board with us giving the baby up for adoption, so now all we have to do is find the right couple. [bright music]

Well, maybe you just did.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

This might not have been what you wanted, Father, but it’s what the family needed.

Once we take over DiMera, you’ll see that forging that letter was for the best.

[glass shatters]

I know what you did. You lying, duplicitous snake. [dramatic music] [mellow jazz music]

Kristen, my love, is that you? [soft dramatic music]

[softly] Mother. It can’t be. You–

I’m alive, Kristen. Touch me. Take my hand. It’s really me. Dear God, I’ve missed you so.

Mother.

Oh. [laughs] [sighs]

After all these years, you’re alive. I mean, you’re really alive. I just can’t believe that–

Kristen?

Oh. Oh, Sarah. Hi. Sorry.

I–I don’t mean to intrude. I just– I wanted to see how you were doing. I heard that you had quite the mother-daughter reunion. [pensive music]

You know, I could get used to this.

Nice to see you’re making yourself at home.

Hey. [phone rings] [phone beeps]

Rita? No, Rafe did not escape. I moved him. Because there were far too many close calls, like Jada Hunter coming to the house. You don’t have to worry. I found the perfect place to stash him for the time being. Yeah. No one’s gonna find him here. It’s isolated, not a soul around for miles. [clattering] [tense music] I–I’m gonna call you back.

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

[knocking on door]

I’m kind of in the middle of something, Mom.

It’s your brother.

Oh. Come in.

Oh, you too busy for your mother but not for your brother, huh?

Well, you know, she’s kind of being a lot right now. And if she came in, I would never close up shop for the night.

Hmm. DA’s work is never done, huh?

Not in Salem, anyway.

[sighs] Well, I just– I just came by to say hi, so I have no reason to stay. I–I’ll go.

No, no. No, no, no. I know that look. What’s going on?

It’s Ava. I think something is really wrong. [suspenseful music]

Vitali, what on earth?

[grunts] Oh, EJ, you have to help me.

What are you doing here in Aremid?

Your bad-seed niece lured me here.

Rachel?

She wanted me out of the way so Mommy and Daddy could get back together.

That’s absurd. She’s 10. You expect me to believe she got the drop on you?

She had help.

Help from whom?

From me.

Who are you, and what are you doing here?

I could ask you the same questions. You’re trespassing in my house.

Your house?

EJ… this is Rachel Blake. Kristen’s mother.

Reunion? I– how did you–

Oh, it’s the–it’s the talk of the whole town. We’re all so relieved. That you and Brady found Rachel.

Right, of course. Yes.

And we’re all so lucky that she wasn’t hurt. It’s almost like somebody was looking out for her.

Oh, you have no idea.

Sorry?

Nothing, nothing. I’m just– listen, I’m really, really grateful for your kind words. I know how much you care about Rachel.

I always will. And I’m glad that, you know, everything worked out for the best.

Well, and for you too. I mean, it’s just wonderful to see you back on your feet. And the serum I gave you definitely worked miracles, didn’t it?

It did. But I guess the real miracle is that Xander didn’t have to hand over his company to you to get it. [tense music]

I don’t know what you’re getting at here, but I was just visiting Maggie.

Right. Another family member whose compassion you’ve exploited. Did you really think I wouldn’t find out?

What do you mean?

I have eyes and ears all over Titan. Your little game is over.

Look, man, we can talk–

You hired a private investigator to do opposition research on me?

What?

And you were stupid enough to use Titan funds to do it? As if I wouldn’t find out? Obviously, all this kumbaya brotherly love was a crock. You’re just trying to blackmail me out of dear old Dad’s company.

No, Xan. You’ve got it all wrong, and I can prove it.

Okay. This wasn’t you extending well wishes to my daughter. You’re obviously still holding a grudge over a little quid pro quo situation we found ourselves in.

Quid pro quo?

Mm-hmm.

Well, that’s a hell of a euphemism. This wasn’t a business transaction, Kristen. It was my life. You used my paralysis to try to extort my husband’s birthright from him. You’re damn right I’m holding a grudge.

You are such a hypocrite.

Excuse me?

You heard me, Saint Horton. Judging others when we both know that your beloved husband would do the exact same thing if the shoe had been on the other foot.

That is such a lie.

Mm.

Xander would never stoop so low.

Well, you know what? The only lie is the one that you’re telling yourself. Xander is as ruthless as I am. Yeah. And maybe even more so. [scoffs] [soft dramatic music]

I am done listening to your excuses.

Then don’t listen to me. See for yourself. I didn’t just stop by to visit Maggie. I wanted to drop that off.

What’s all this?

You can read, can’t you? Yeah, I did hire a private investigator, but I wasn’t digging up dirt on you. I was looking into the DiMera board members.

Then why did my assistant tell me that the investigator was asking questions about my past?

Like your time working with Kristen and Rolf? This was about her, not you. My PI is compiling a dossier of every voting member of the DiMera board, including Kristen. If we get leverage on any of them, we may be able to convince them to toss a couple votes our way.

Oh.

Yeah, “oh.” But I get why you jumped to the wrong conclusion. I should have asked you first.

Yes, you should have.

But it wasn’t a terrible idea. There is some good intel in here.

You’re welcome. I assume there was a thank-you in there somewhere.

What’s your takeaway from everything you found?

Uh, there’s not much we can exploit. Most of the DiMera siblings’ dirty laundry was already aired publicly.

Still, this dossier could give us a better idea of who we can flip. What about this guy, Peter Blake?

That’s Stefano’s adopted son, Kristen’s biological brother. I can’t imagine he’d turn on her.

Why not? Blood’s not always everything.

Case in point. But in this instance, Peter and Kristen have always been loyal to one another, especially after everything the Blakes went through together.

What do you mean? What’s the story there? [soft dramatic music]

Mm. No, that’s impossible. You’re not Rachel Blake. Kristen’s mother died decades ago.

Don’t assume you know anything about me or my family.

I am family. I’m Kristen’s brother.

You’re not my Peter.

This is EJ DiMera, Stefano’s son.

Oh. Well, if anyone would know about cheating death, it would be the son of the Phoenix.

If you really are who you say you are, how did you survive?

Long story. Would it suffice to say that “reports of my death been greatly exaggerated”?

Rachel Blake would have let her daughter know that she’s alive.

She already knows.

What?

I just witnessed the warm and fuzzy reunion between the two of them.

And why hasn’t Kristen said anything?

Because she decided to help her mother and her daughter keep me captive. But the jig is up, lady. And you’re going to wish that you were dead once the cops are done dealing with you. A little help here, EJ.

EJ’s not going to help you do anything. Not if he knows what’s good for him.

I know it’s been a minute since you’ve worked here, but you do remember the no smoking policy, right?

Yeah. Yeah, of course. I just–you know.

You just what? Hmm? Celebrating your victory?

Hmm. All right, let me guess. Paulina tell you the good news?

I’d hardly call you stealing my job from me good news. And no, I had to find out from Shawn because you didn’t have enough decency to tell me yourself.

All right, all right, all right. Look, let’s not make this any more difficult than we need to, okay?

Are you serious right now? EJ framed me, and my fiancé helped him do it. You took his money, and you dug up those false allegations against me.

Well, if EJ is framing you, he’s doing a hell of a job.

What is that supposed to mean?

It means the more you try and fight this, the more you’re just making trouble for yourself. Now, keeping those allegations that you’re accused of out in the public just makes you look worse. So, right or wrong, EJ won, okay? So maybe it’s just best for everyone if we just, um, you know, accept what happened and move on with our lives.

You know, if you really think that I am going to do nothing after EJ took my job and my reputation away from me, then you have lost your damn mind.

Okay, I mean, I get that Ava leaving town was abrupt, but I don’t think going to see Tripp is all that out there. He is her son. And she did text you about it.

Except that she’s not with Tripp.

What? What do you mean?

When I–[sighs] When I couldn’t reach Ava, Steve reached out to Tripp, and he had no idea that Ava was planning to visit him.

Okay. Well, maybe she was going to surprise him, and her flight got delayed.

No, I checked that out, too. And there was no record of her booking a flight to Hong Kong.

Huh. Well, I guess I can see why you’re concerned.

Yeah. I sent Steve the last voicemail I got from Ava. He thought maybe he could analyze it through the metadata, but– it might give us a clue as to where she might be.

All right, well, if anybody can get to the bottom of it, it’s Steve. You’ll find her.

I know. I know. I hope so.

You know what? I think all of this can wait until tomorrow.

Yeah?

I am yours for the rest of the night, whatever you want to do. And if I can distract you from fearing the worst, count me in. [claps]

Great. Let’s start with what’s going on with you and Marlena.

Oh, well, I wouldn’t even know where to start with that.

Really? How about when you slept with EJ? [suspenseful music]

EJ, don’t listen to her. Look, I know you hate me, but you cannot let this crazy lady keep me prisoner here.

I’d watch who you call crazy, young lady.

EJ, please. Please, you have to get me out of here.

Oh, save your breath. EJ is not gonna save you.

And you presume to know what I’ll do?

Yes, I do. Unless you’d like me to tell my guest here what really brought you here tonight to my home.

EJ… what is she talking about? EJ, answer me! What is going on?

I think you and I should talk privately, don’t you think?

No, no, no. EJ. EJ! You can’t let her– [muffled] EJ! Come on!

After you.

EJ! EJ! EJ! [screams]

You’re wrong about Xander. He is nothing like you. He doesn’t value money and power over people’s lives.

[chuckles] Do you truly believe that? Or do you just have to tell yourself that to, uh, sleep in bed next to him at night?

Not everyone is as delusional as you, Kristen.

Ooh! Okay, you know what? I’m a lot of things, but delusional I am not. I know who I am, sweetheart. Question is, do you know who your husband is? Because if he had the leverage over me that I had over him with that serum, you can bet your newly mobile ass that he would use it to go after DiMera.

Now, here’s what I think is for the best. You leave tonight, and you never tell a soul you found Ava Vitali in my home.

And if I don’t?

Oh, you’re gonna make me say it. I saw you stash a brawny gentleman upstairs. If you go to the authorities about Ava, I’ll just have to come clean about your special guest. I’m sure the Salem Police would love to know what you’ve been up to here in Aremid.

Are you really suggesting that I don’t push back on what EJ did to me? That I just take it lying down? That son of a bitch trashed my name and tanked my career!

All right, Jada, look. Listen to me, okay? After some time passes, this, uh– this scandal of yours won’t be front page news anymore. And then I can convince the mayor to hire you as detective. [tense music]

Working for you?

Well, yeah. Hey. Hey, hey, hey, hey. Come on. Don’t you see? Don’t you see, once that happens, we can go back to the way things were, both professionally and personally.

[grunts]

What did you do that for?

How dare you touch me after what you pulled.

I was trying to make it up to you.

Screw that, Rafe. And screw you, too. [soft dramatic music] Were you really that insecure about losing your job to me that you would align yourself with EJ just to take me down?

That’s not how it went.

The hell it wasn’t. You know, I am– I’m finally seeing things clearly now. And most importantly, I’m seeing you for exactly who you are. You are a vile, chauvinistic pig who is threatened by a Black woman in power. It’s like–like you’re a completely different person than who I thought you were.

You know what? You can keep this job, Rafe. And you can keep this, too. ‘Cause I don’t want either one of them. And I sure as hell don’t want you.

Know this, Ms. Blake. I don’t take kindly to threats.

Oh, no. No threat here. I’m just stating the consequences of your actions. You get to be the author of what comes next.

[chuckles] I won’t be pushed around by you.

[sighs] How do you not see that we’re on the same side? Kristen is my daughter. And you clearly see her as a sister.

She is, in every way that counts.

Then you must care about your niece, my namesake. I’m doing this for both of them.

Kristen wouldn’t involve her daughter in something so dangerous.

This is all my granddaughter’s doing. But when Kristen learned the truth, she realized what would happen to Rachel if Ava was released. Can you imagine the repercussions for her? They would send her off to psychiatric evaluation at best. At worst, she might spend time in a juvenile detention center. Is that the future you want for your niece? I mean, who deserves a second chance more, your niece or Ava Vitali?

[sighs] I see the hesitation on your face. Why? You clearly have no love for that woman in there.

[scoffs] Yeah, that’s one way of putting it. Ava kidnapped my mother once.

How cruel.

Yeah.

[gasps] Then we could view this as karmic retribution. Wouldn’t you agree that the scales have finally balanced?

[scoffs] Mom told you about EJ?

Mm-hmm. Oh, I got an earful.

Unbelievable! Salem’s top shrink is now the town gossip? God, it’s none of her business.

Well, she did walk in on you and EJ together. Makes it kind of hard for it not to be her business after that.

Okay, well, then she should take a lesson from you and knock first.

You–[grunts] You know what I’m not hearing? I’m not hearing, “You know, sleeping with EJ, that was–that was a very wise and healthy decision.”

[scoffs] I never claimed that it was!

Then what’s going on? Because what– is this a rebound thing from your divorce with Shawn? ‘Cause let me tell you something. You are allowed to have a one-night stand with someone other than your sister’s ex or the guy that tried to steal your brother’s baby.

Okay, okay, I get it.

You’re allowed to do that.

There’s a million reasons why EJ is terrible for me.

Exactly. So what’s your issue?

My issue is that despite all of that, there’s just– [sighs] There’s just this attraction between us. And don’t ask me to explain it because I can’t. It’s just that– it’s like he’s this– it’s like he’s this puzzle that I need to solve.

Oh, God. Yeah, this is worse than I thought. You have it really bad, Belle.

[sighs]

What do you not get? Xander became a better man for us so that he and I could be together. Whereas you– well, you won’t change for anyone, which is why Brady is with Ava instead of you.

Oh. You have sharper claws than I would have guessed. Okay. So maybe I was wrong. And maybe you’re not in denial about who Xander is. Maybe you’re becoming more like him. Hmm.

You have no idea what you’re talking about.

Okay, no, no, no. This is a good thing, really. Because you and Xander have to be in lockstep now that Philip is back.

What’s that supposed to mean?

Oh, come on. I mean, it’s got to drive Xander crazy insane that he has to split Titan with his brother. I mean, I’m sure he’s coming up with a million ways to push him out. [chuckles]

Well, for your information, things are going quite well between Xander and Philip.

Oh. Okay, great. [clears throat] You know, sticking to the company line. Oh, come on. We both know, us girls, we know that Xander isn’t one to share his toys, hmm? Especially not his half-brother who grew up with a silver spoon in his mouth. But I guess he really didn’t have a choice, did he, when Philip produced that letter from Victor?

Something I said?

I think we’re done here. I have to get home.

I am really glad that Rachel is back home safe where she belongs. Truly.

[groans] What the hell is with that girl?

So Stefano was close to Kristen and Peter’s parents? That’s why he adopted them when they died?

Uh, it’s more complicated than that.

It always is.

Rachel Blake, Kristen’s mother, wasn’t actually dead. She was hiding away in some spooky, old house in Aremid.

Is she still with us?

No. She did eventually die. She was caught in an explosion beneath the streets of Paris.

[exhales] Hell of a story.

You don’t know the half of it.

Still, I can see why Kristen and Peter would have each other’s backs.

If you ask me, most of the DiMeras are the same way. They usually can’t stand each other, but they’ve all been through the ringer.

Trauma bonding.

Exactly. They’ll double cross one another, but they won’t break ranks.

Which makes most of the shareholders dead ends. Tony, Chad, Stefan, Johnny, Sydney, Theo, Steven Hawk.

Maybe we don’t focus on the family. One of the company’s largest shareholders isn’t a DiMera at all.

Wei Shin? No, I doubt he’d even listen to our pitch.

I wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss him. He’s got to be holding a grudge against the DiMeras after what happened to his son.

Why? Gabi and Stefan had nothing to do with Li’s death.

No, they didn’t. But EJ and Melinda waited almost a full year to reopen the case. Li’s killer was walking the streets because EJ was too embarrassed to clean up his own mess. Speaking of, I should clean this up. Where can I find a broom and pan around here?

Ah–it’s fine. I’ll let the staff know.

No, the staff talks. Wouldn’t you rather Maggie not know we had a little dust-up?

Fair enough. Look, for what it’s worth, I’m sorry, Philip. I should have given you the benefit of the doubt. And as far as this mess goes, please let me give you a hand. It was my fault, after all. Plus, I bet Victor will get a kick out of seeing us work together like real brothers. Make the old man proud. [soft dramatic music]

Hey, Jada. Jada, hold on. Let’s talk about this.

No, I have nothing left to say to you.

Hey, are you okay?

No, I’m not. Can you get me out of here?

Yeah. Yeah, of course. Come on.

Just– what? What are you gawking at? Back to work, you mooks. [tense music]

[clattering]

Do I even want to know?

Uh, we were brainstorming. Got a little carried away.

But it’s getting late. I should get out of your hair.

Actually, Mom wanted me to ask you to stay for dinner.

That’s generous of Maggie, as always. But room service is calling my name.

No, you should stay. [tender music]

Really?

Yeah, really.

You are family.

Well, you don’t have to twist my arm.

Great. I’ll tell Cook that we’re expecting one more for dinner. [pensive music]

The glass? Brainstorming, or did you two get into a fistfight again?

Chalk it up to a misunderstanding. But I think we had a breakthrough. We’re on our way to being great partners. Maybe even brothers.

Oh. Good. I really needed to hear that after tonight.

What happened?

I had a run-in with Kristen DiMera. Got ugly.

Over what she did to you?

No. It’s about you and Xander. She kept going on about how my husband would never want to share Titan. And all I kept thinking was that maybe keeping this secret of yours isn’t such a good idea. Maybe it’s all for nothing.

You made the right decision for Xander and our family. Don’t let Kristen get in your head.

She almost did. But then Xander asked you to stay for dinner. And I know that probably seems like nothing, but that is a huge step for him. So if you two really did have a breakthrough, then it was all worth it.

The only way that this family moves forward is if Xander never finds out that Victor’s letter was a forgery.

You don’t think I see what you’re doing? You’re hoping to use my hatred for Ava to get me to go along with your twisted kidnapping scheme.

Ah, you’re one to talk about twisted kidnapping schemes. Or is that man tied up in the attic here of his own volition?

Fine. This is how it’s going to work, Mother Blake. I won’t say anything about Ava as long as you don’t say anything about the man upstairs.

That’s all I was proposing. Shall we shake on it?

Not yet. I have my interests here, true. But more than anything, I am doing this for Kristen and my niece. If anything should happen to Ava, I cannot do anything to protect them. I need your word that you are not going to hurt her, or the special guest upstairs, for that matter.

You have my word. Now do we have a deal?

[line trilling

Damn it. Where are you, Mother? I need to know that Ava is under your control. What is going on over there? [tense music]

[phone ringing]

Ah. Thank God you don’t drink, because I am definitely gonna need a designated driver tonight.

Wow. Your conversation with Rafe went that bad?

It was beyond bad. It was horrible. You know, he had– he had the nerve to tell me to just accept the way things are, to just let it go. Can you believe that?

No. No, I–really, I can’t.

Mm. Oh, and I told him. I told him. I told him where he could shove his damn advice, because I will never accept what EJ is doing to me. What Rafe is doing to me. And I told him straight to his face. I did. It’s like–I don’t know. It’s like he’s a completely different person. And at least with Bobby, you know, he at least had a mental illness. What’s Rafe’s excuse?

I don’t know. I mean, sometimes you just don’t know the people you love as well as you thought you did.

I know. I’ve had a few of those. [soft dramatic music] I don’t think we’re talking about Rafe anymore.

[sighs] It’s Belle. She slept with EJ again.

Seriously? I thought she had standards.

Yeah. I mean, not that it’s any of my business. She said that it was a one-time thing and that wasn’t going to happen again, but I don’t know. I’m just not sure I believe her.

Belle, what are you doing here? I’m sorry to say this, but maybe you shouldn’t believe her.

Brady, I love you to death. But if you think that I’m going to let you of all people question my love life, you–

I’m just calling it like it is, okay? You’ve been with Shawn for a long time, Belle, okay? And he’s always been true blue, Mr. Moral Compass. And now you’re hanging out with a guy who’s a little more dangerous– EJ.

Okay. I am not some teenage girl going after the town bad boy.

Are you sure about that?

[scoffs] All right, fine. Yes, maybe there is something very alluring about being with someone who’s completely wrong for you.

Ah. Preaching to the choir. Sis, I’ve been where you’re at. I’m still where you’re at. I have my lovely toxic DiMera sibling that I have to deal with that I just can’t quite quit. [soft dramatic music] It can be punishing at times. I just–I just– I’m just worried about you, and I want you to be careful, okay?

I will be. Brady, you don’t have to worry about me. When it comes to EJ DiMera, my eyes are wide open. [line trilling] [ominous music] [phone beeps]

Now’s not a good time. Whatever this is about will have to wait.

No, no, no, no. No can do, my man. I just had a run-in with Jada. Yeah, it got pretty tense.

That is neither surprising nor urgent.

EJ, listen to me. She said I was like a different person. She’s on to us!

Would you calm down? She doesn’t suspect a damn thing, and she won’t if you keep your mouth shut and do exactly as you’re told. Now, as I said, we will talk about this tomorrow. I have other pressing matters to attend to.

EJ!

Good night. [phone beeps]

Ah. I thought you had better phone etiquette than that. I couldn’t make out what it was, but– hmm? Who was on the phone?

No one important.

Here you are. Oh, come on, dear brother. What’s the matter? Hmm? Looks like you’ve seen a ghost.

In a manner of speaking, I have. We need to talk, dear sister.

About?

How I met your mother.

[gasps, exhales] [tense music]

Restraints are very secure, Ms. Vitali. You won’t be getting loose anytime soon. Allow me.

Where’s EJ?

Oh, he couldn’t stay. Places to go, people to see.

He just left me here?

I’m afraid EJ isn’t gonna help you, dear. Nobody is.

Nothing is more important than family. We agree on that much, right?

Okay, we’re all set. Dinner should be ready soon.

Can’t wait! I’ve been craving one of Cook’s gourmet meals for months now. I’ll have to thank Maggie.

Well, she’s thrilled that you’re joining us. Actually, she wanted to know if you want the staff to fix up a guest room since it’s already getting so late.

Maggie means well, but maybe we shouldn’t push our luck.

Oh, I don’t know. Look, I’ve been thinking about the DiMera family a lot, and they have way more bad blood between them than we do between us. And yet, unlike us, they remain a united front. So I’m thinking if we’re gonna try and take down DiMera, maybe we should take a leaf out of their book. [suspenseful music]

What do you mean?

Well, I was just thinking that until we successfully take over DiMera, Philip should stay here. Look, I know we’ve had our differences, but you are my brother. This is your house too. So why don’t you move back in?

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Days Transcript Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[sighs] Can’t believe Mr. Russo gave us, like, 8 billion problems this week. Like, we all know he’s gonna be alone with his cat on Valentine’s Day, so why does he have to ruin it for the rest of us?

Valentine’s Day. Is that tomorrow?

[chuckles] Looks like someone’s forgotten.

No, I just–I don’t know, guess it must have slipped my mind.

Well, it’s probably too late to make a reservation somewhere, if that’s what you’re planning on doing.

I wasn’t.

So do you have other plans?

Actually, the only plans I have are with you. [soft music]

[light music]

Johnny, what are you doing here? I told you I was gonna get you from the hospital as soon as I could get away.

No worries, all right? Harold sent a car for me, so everything’s fine. Mwah.

OK. Well, how are you feeling?

I’m feeling much better, thank you. I advanced to eating a piece of toast with a little butter on it, which is very exciting.

Wow. Wow, that’s progress, huh?

Yeah.

God, I cannot believe that mental patient Nurse Whitley poisoned half the cast and crew of “Body & Soul.”

Yeah, all because she didn’t like the reboot.

Yeah, that was whacko, right?

Yeah.

Ugh, well, at least they put her on 24-hour watch at Bayview, so we know that that won’t happen again, right?

Oh, it definitely won’t happen again. Abe and Kate sold the rights to “Body & Soul” back to the network. The Salem reboot is dead. [dramatic music]

You want to move with the show to LA?

I mean, don’t you? It’s not like you have another job.

No, but I mean, you know, I got my whole family here in Salem.

Not your whole family, right?

My dad’s here. My Aunt Maggie’s here. I got a whole bunch of cousins and–

You want to stay for your cousins? Who, Philip? Xander?

All I’m saying, it’s a big move is all.

Right. Is this really about your family, or is this about Stephanie?

[chuckles] Stephanie? What do you mean?

I mean, she’s the real reason you don’t want to leave Salem, right?

I didn’t know you were so serious about acting.

No, it’s– it’s truly a calling.

Well, then I’m happy for you. Really, the best in California.

Thanks. You know, if you ask me, you should join me there.

I appreciate that. But, you know, my job is really here. I like it here.

Yeah, but, you know, I’m not sure it will be for much longer.

Excuse me?

Oh. I hate to tell you this, but the hospital’s about to declare bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy?

OK, what does this mean for the future of the hospital?

It means that Salem University Hospital will be shutting down for good.

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

Oh, Joy, I don’t know why you would think that.

I would think that because I saw you and Stephanie in the nurses’ station last night, kissing. But only yesterday, you were in bed with me, saying you wanted to spend Valentine’s Day with me. But now you’re trying to worm your way out of it, saying you’re worried I’m not feeling up to it.

[sighs]

Just admit it, Alex. You don’t want to go to LA with me because you see a future here with her. [dramatic music]

I don’t believe this.

Come on, Kayla. You know as well as anyone, the hospital has been struggling to make ends meet for some time now.

Well, yes, I knew that, but I didn’t know it was such a dire situation.

And what about the show? Wasn’t it–

Helping to keep things afloat? Yeah, it was for a while, but that’s over now, I mean, obviously. And so the board has decided it doesn’t want to invest any more money into a sinking ship.

A sinking ship?

But this is a wonderful hospital.

Yeah. It’s also a money pit. And I’m afraid that when Kate and Abe decided that they wanted to pull the plug on “Body & Soul,” they also pulled the plug on Salem University Hospital too.

[scoffs]

So many ideas. So many dreams that’ll never become reality. [sighs] To think I almost had Jennifer Coolidge agree to do a five-, maybe even ten-episode arc. Sure, she never responded to my DM, but I saw that she read it. Maybe those dozens of question marks were overkill.

[sighs] These deserve a better fate than some order pad at the Brady Pub.

You deserve a better fate too, Leo. You put your blood, sweat, and tears into this show. You were finally, finally getting the respect that you deserved. [sighs]

[sighs] Arrow, my handsome, handsome leading man, how I’m gonna miss you.

Hey, Mr. Stark.

Ay! Doug, you ever hear of knocking?

Oh, sorry. But you hired me to be your writer’s assistant. You told me to report this afternoon and be prepared to burn the midnight oil.

Right, I did. Sorry, I’ve been a bit distracted, to say the least.

So where should I begin?

Well, you can begin by… carrying all these office supplies out to my car and stacking them neatly in the trunk.

OK, sure. Are we going back to the Salem Inn to write?

No, we will not be writing anymore, period, from anywhere.

So you’re saying we do have plans for Valentine’s Day?

That’s what I’m saying.

Are you gonna tell me what they are?

No. No. Don’t you want to be surprised?

No. No more surprises.

[laughs] OK, then. All right. Fair enough. So tell me, where is our place?

Our place?

Mm-hmm.

I don’t know. I just feel like we’ve hung out in a lot of places, that’s all.

The Horton cabin.

Oh, of course. Yes.

Yeah, so I was thinking that maybe we could meet there and I would make us dinner.

And since when do you know how to cook?

I learned a thing or two when I stayed up there last summer, and I already talked to your grandma, and she gave me the keys.

Really, she did?

Yeah. Why wouldn’t she?

[laughs] I don’t know. I figured she might be concerned that we’d…you know.

That we’d what, play “Connect Four”?

Yeah. That and, you know… [light country music]

Actually, yeah, it did cross my mind that… maybe after dinner, we could… start a fire.

Yeah? And then what, tell each other ghost stories?

Whatever you want to do before we have to catch the last ferry home.

I think you know what I want to do.

Wait, the show is moving back to California?

Yeah.

Wow. Well, what about the cast and crew?

The network said that everyone from the Salem reboot is welcome to stay on– if they’re willing to move to LA, that is.

Wow. Wow. That is big news, obviously. God, I wonder how many people are gonna take them up on their offer.

I know Hattie has.

Uh-huh.

And that’s all I know of so far.

Huh. Well, what about you? [light music]

Well, that’s what I wanted to talk to you about.

Oh. Well… I think it sounds like a no-brainer to me.

Think about it, Johnny. Before the miscarriage, we were ready to pull up stakes so that you could take that film job in LA. We had flights booked. The bakery was up for sale.

And then we decided that we were better off staying here. OK, look, Chanel, we’ve been through so much the last couple of months. I just–I don’t want to rock the boat, OK? I want to focus on us…

Yeah.

On our marriage, on our future.

OK, and we can do that anywhere.

Yeah, I suppose, but I just– I don’t think we need the added complication of a move on top of everything else.

So what are you saying? You’re saying that you are gonna quit your job?

Yeah. I think it’s for the best. [light music]

[sighs] Johnny, is this really about our future, or is this about Joy Wesley? [dramatic music]

I heard you, Alex, telling Stephanie you didn’t want to break up with me just yet. You didn’t want to kick me while I was down.

[sighs] Joy, I am sorry. I did not want you to find out like that.

Oh, too late now.

I don’t get it, though. Why didn’t you just say something sooner?

Because I was hoping you would have the guts to tell me the truth. But clearly, since you’ve chosen to take the cowardly way out, I will save us both the time and the trouble. Alex, we are through.

Mom, I’m so sorry.

This can’t be happening.

Unfortunately, it is. And I figured I’d tell you now because, well, you might want to nab that Kassandra role while Bonnie’s still laid up.

Oh, my God, Seth, I’m not thinking about myself. I’m thinking about our patients, the staff here, the whole community. I mean, what if somebody doesn’t have transportation or they don’t have insurance or somebody goes into labor and they have to be driven all the way across town?

Believe me, Kayla, I’m as distressed about it as you are.

Oh, right. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I can tell.

I better go clean out my desk.

Ugh!

Oh, my God. Mom, are you OK?

No, I’m not OK.

What do you mean you’re not writing anymore?

Well, not for “Body & Soul,” anyway. I was just let go. Fired.

That’s–oh, my God. I’m sorry.

Yeah, me too. For you, I mean. Seeing as I’m no longer going to be writing, I’m not gonna be needing a writer’s assistant. And trust me, if I had any idea that this was happening–

It’s OK. It’s not your fault.

Still, I know you were counting on the salary or at least the meager hourly wage to buy back Julie’s necklace.

Leo, don’t worry about it. And I promise you, I’ll pay you back that advance that you gave me.

Well, I’m at least glad you’ve got free room and board with Julie.

Yeah.

What? What is it?

Nothing. It’s fine.

No, no. As young as you are, that was the “yeah” of the middle aged man who just lost his son’s college tuition at a craps table.

Fine, it’s just… I already gave the money to Holly.

To Holly? Oh, you mean–

The money that I owed her, yeah. But it’s OK. I’ll just–I’ll just ask her to give it back.

No, no, no, no. You don’t have to do that.

[light country music]

Holly, are you sure that you want to take things to the next level?

I am. And actually, I have been for a while. I mean, unless you aren’t, you know, with the whole Sophia situation. I get it.

No, no, no. I really want to, like, so bad. I just–I don’t know. I didn’t want to take things for granted. And I just– I didn’t want to assume that that was what–

It’s OK. You can assume. Tate, I love you, and I want to make love with you.

I want that, too, so bad.

[chuckles]

[clears throat]

Sophia.

Sorry to interrupt, but it’s kind of important.

OK. What is it?

I might have found a couple who wants to adopt our baby. [dramatic music]

Wait. So you found a couple? How?

Well, there’s this woman at my church, Ellen. And she actually used to be my Sunday school teacher. But her and her husband, Greg, they’re both doctors, and I know that they’re going to be amazing parents. [light country music] But Ellen’s been having a hard time getting pregnant, and I heard that they were thinking of adopting.

OK. Does your mom know them?

Oh, yeah, and she thinks that they’re, like, the perfect couple. So, you know, if she knew that the baby was going to a great home and raised in the church, then I really think she’s gonna change her mind about letting us put it up for adoption.

Wow. Wow. Oh, my God. That could be amazing.

Yeah. Yeah, it would be. And Ellen and Greg agreed to meet with us to talk about the possibility.

Awesome. OK, when?

Like, now, at Horton Town Square. I would say later, but you know I have to work the dinner shift.

Oh.

Go. This is important.

Sure?

Yeah.

Thank you for understanding.

Good luck.

All right, let’s go.

OK.

[sighs]

But why don’t you want me to ask Holly for your money back? I mean, now that you’re out of a job–

Well, look, I rode the gravy train while it lasted. I got while the getting was good. I can afford to be magnanimous.

But you, like, barely know me.

Yeah, but I gave you an advance. I’m not gonna now have you go back to this girl who you like, as in like-like, and ask for it back.

Holly?

Yeah.

No, no, we’re just– we’re just friends.

Right. Just friends, I’ve heard that before. I would like for you to consider this severance. Besides, I’m gonna need a tax write-off now that I no longer have any income.

Is that how tax write-offs work?

I don’t have the slightest idea.

Well, I don’t know what to say besides thank you, so thank you so much. That is very generous of you, Mr. Stark.

Mr. Stark. Do I look like a Marvel character? Which I’m glad I’m not, because I would be schvitzing up a storm if I was wearing that clunky metal getup. So do me a favor. Call me Leo.

I will, Leo.

And don’t let this get around. I have a cranky, curmudgeon-y, cheapskate reputation that I need to uphold.

Of course. Thank you, Mr.– I mean Leo. [dramatic music]

I am just shocked. No, no, no, I’m outraged that the hospital board would choose money and profits over the welfare of the people here. Oh, Tom Horton would just be rolling over in his grave.

Look, maybe it’s not a done deal. Hospitals go into receivership all the time. There could be another buyer out there.

Yeah.

Or maybe the board’s minds can be changed. I’m going to do a full-court press encouraging them to explore other options. And in the meantime, I’m gonna reach out to the hospital’s PR department, and I’m going to ask them to delay any announcements until we have given this our best shot.

OK. I appreciate your determination. I’m gonna get on the phone with the board members and–

No, no, no, no, no. Mom, Mom, you just rest. OK? Just focus on getting better. You always take care of me, so please, let me do this for you.

OK.

You know, Alex, I thought you were the one person, the only person here in Salem that I could count on to treat me with kindness and respect. But, God, was I wrong.

I never meant to disrespect you.

Of course you meant to. What do you mean? You thought I would be your side piece so nobody on set would know that you were with Stephanie.

No. What are you talking about? That’s not how it went down at all.

Then how did it go down, huh? How long has this been going on?

[sighs] A couple weeks ago, Stephanie mentioned possibly quitting her PR gig at the show and giving our relationship another try.

A couple weeks ago?

I just thought she decided not to go through with it.

So you’ve been thinking about this for two weeks and you decided not to say anything to me?

I didn’t want to hurt your feelings, Joy.

Right, or you didn’t want to get kicked out of my bed.

OK. All right. [sighs] Truth is, after everything you went through with Chanel and Johnny, I fell for you. This wasn’t some calculated decision on my part, Joy. I like you. I like spending time with you. I just–I didn’t realize that you thought it was something a little bit more serious.

Wow. How many times have you used that one before, Alex? ‘Cause with you, God, it sounds so natural coming out of your mouth, so practiced.

I didn’t find out about all this until yesterday when Stephanie told me she actually quit her job. We talked about getting back together for, like, two minutes, and I collapsed.

[sighs] Right. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, and then you– you saved my life, which is something to be grateful for. What I’m doing with that life, God only knows, but– [scoffs]

You can still go to LA, Joy.

Oh, you would love that, wouldn’t you, knowing I’m thousands of miles away?

I’m thinking about your future, you know, your career.

Well, you can stop thinking about anything that has to do with me. I don’t want to hear a single word that comes out of your mouth. Go. Go.

All right, Joy.

Go tell Stephanie the good news.

Joy.

Go! Get the hell out of here. Go.

[light music]

Chanel, my wanting to stay in Salem has absolutely nothing to do with Joy Wesley, OK?

No? So you’re not trying to put distance between the two of you because it’s what you think I want?

No, I’m not. Look, I don’t even know if Joy is going to LA.

Well, why wouldn’t she? I mean, what’s keeping her in Salem?

She’s dating Alex, for one thing.

OK. I mean, be that as it may, Johnny, I do not want you to sacrifice your dreams because it’s what you think I want.

Chanel… my biggest dream… is to build a future with you. [tender music] OK? Look, my family’s here. Your family’s here. Your business is here. Why move all the way to California when there’s plenty of opportunity for me right here? I mean, I could do theater. I could do the news. I mean, who knows, I could start a production company, all right? But the bottom line is…

The only thing I want is for us to build a family together.

I love so much, Johnny.

Love you too.

Listen, I know it’s gonna be hard keeping the bankruptcy completely under wraps. But please, could you just give it 24 hours? [sighs] That’s great. Thank you, Lourdes. Thank you.

Steph.

[sighs]

Hi.

Aw.

[sighs] I’m glad I ran into you.

[sighs]

I got some news.

[sighs]

Wait. What’s wrong?

According to Seth Burns, the hospital is about to file Chapter 11.

They’re filing bankruptcy?

Yeah. And unless we do something to stop it, Salem University Hospital is going to shut down… for good.

Damn. – Seth, what are you doing here?

Just coming by to pick up my last paycheck before shoving off to Hollywood.

[gasps] So you’re making the big move, huh?

Yeah, got myself a little bungalow in Malibu right next to Brad Pitt, if you can believe it.

Shut up. Brad Pitt, really?

Are you kidding? I got a crap apartment by the freeway. I’m just grateful I get to keep my day job.

Well, forgive me for being presumptuous, but I thought the hospital gig was your day job.

Yeah, it was, but no longer. [chuckles]

Why? What happened? [dramatic music]

Holly, hey.

Doug, hey. How was work? Today is your first day, right?

Yeah, first day and last.

Oh, no. What happened?

It’s a long story. But basically, Leo got canned, so he no longer needs an assistant.

Yikes. Man, that sucks. Oh, and about the advance you gave me, I can totally get a refund for my school trip payment.

No. No need. No, he insisted that he does not want the money back.

What, Leo said that, as in Leo Stark?

Yeah. But don’t spread it around, OK? He wants to uphold his reputation as a cranky cheapskate.

Wow. Well, my lips are sealed.

[chuckles] All right, well, I’m gonna go out and pound the pavement. I don’t want to keep leeching off of Julie, and I really want to buy her necklace back.

Right.

So did your study partner ditch you?

Sort of. Sophia and Tate might have found a couple who wants to adopt their baby.

Oh. I thought the whole adoption thing was off.

Yeah, well, turns out, it might be back on after all. [light country music]

Do you want something from Sweet Bits while we wait?

Oh, I can’t. I have no appetite. I’m too nervous. I just really want this all to work out so badly.

Yeah, me too. [phone ringing]

Oh. [light music] It’s Ellen.

Ellen, hi. Is everything– [dramatic music] Oh, yeah. I understand. That’s OK. Thank you for letting me know.

They’re backing out.

No. [sighs] OK, did she say why?

No, she couldn’t wait to get off the phone.

[sighs] Look, it’s gonna be OK, all right? Like, how hard can it be to find another couple who wants to adopt a baby, right?

Wow. Salem U Hospital is going under? I can’t believe that.

Yeah, it’s pretty shocking.

[sighs]

I mean, I’m gonna do everything in my power to save it, but I just– I don’t know if the odds are very good.

How’s your mom taking it?

Well, as you’d expect. She’s devastated.

I’m sure.

Anyway, whatever bad news you have, lay it on me.

I mean, it’s not exactly bad news, but… it might not be the best time to talk about it.

No, about what?

Joy and I. We ended things.

Oh.

Yeah.

So you broke up with her?

No. No, she–she broke up with me.

No, Mom, I’m telling you, do not– do not fly out here, OK? I’m fine. No, I don’t–I don’t know if I’m going to LA. The truth is, everything’s just really up in the air right now, so…

Not hard to find another couple to adopt our baby? How can you say that? You know what my mom is like. You know that she’s gonna reject anybody who she doesn’t think is gonna be the perfect parents. OK, if they aren’t religious enough, right, or if they aren’t the right age, if they don’t make enough money or if they don’t have some kind of fancy academic credentials or whatever–

I know. I know. I know. Look, it’s–hey, hey, your mom, yes, is gonna make it very difficult. She is. But we cannot give up hope. We can’t. OK?

Well, I try not to. But, you know, every day that goes by– my God, Tate, when is this nightmare gonna end?

I know.

Tate, buddy, hey. Long time, no see. How goes it? [dramatic music]

You know, it– it goes. Sorry. This is my friend Sophia. Sophia, this is my cousin Johnny and his wife, Chanel.

Hi.

Hey.

Of course I know Sophia. You used to stop by Sweet Bits on your way to work at the Bistro, was it?

That’s right. Yeah.

Yeah, it’s been a minute.

Yeah, well, morning sickness.

Ah.

Of course.

Is everything OK?

Actually, no, not really. We were actually just supposed to meet a couple who was interested in adopting our baby and–

But they canceled.

Oh, no. I am so sorry to hear that.

Yeah, well, I bet they were just afraid of my mother’s wrath.

Yeah. Mrs. Choi isn’t really a fan of the whole idea. So we were really hoping that if we found a couple she approved of, she would change her mind.

I better get to work. And you probably want to get back to Holly.

So I’ll see you at school tomorrow.

OK. [sighs]

Tate, man, I’m really sorry you’re going through this.

I mean, never mind me. I just–I feel terrible for Sophia. I mean, really, there’s just no one that’s on her side.

Well, she has you.

Yeah, but I mean, I’m not really sure if that helps all that much ’cause she knows the person that I really want to be with is Holly.

So you and Holly are working things out?

Yeah. Yeah, we are. But still, she’s really upset about what’s happened, obviously. She’s worried about how this might affect us in the future.

Yeah, that’s understandable.

Look, Tate, you and Holly, if you’re really committed to one another, then you’ll find a way through it.

I mean, yeah, but still, I mean, between me wanting to be there for Sophia and wondering if this baby is gonna get adopted or not, I just– I’m asking Holly to put up with a lot.

But you are worth it, Tate.

Yeah, I hope so.

Mm-hmm.

Well, I hope this couple turns out to be the one and Sophia’s mom agrees to let her give up the baby.

Me too. Doug, can I ask you a question and you be completely honest with me?

About what?

Does it sound selfish how badly I want this all to happen?

No. No, it’s not selfish. It’s what Sophia and Tate want too, right? And it’s what’s best for them. And just as importantly, it’s what’s best for the baby. And yeah, I mean, it’s gonna be difficult no matter what. But in the long run, it’s also what’s best for you and Tate. Right?

Yeah, I guess. God, I’m sorry. I need to stop dumping all this on you. I mean, you just lost your job.

Holly, it’s OK.

No, it’s not. I really need to stop ruminating. And hey, if you’re looking for work, I have lived here a lot longer than you, and I know a lot more people. So just say the word, and I can help.

Thank you. I might actually take you up on that. [light country music]

Gosh. Where will I go now when I throw out my back or injure my wrist in a trust fall? Where is Dr. Marlena Evans gonna hang her shingle now?

Oh, I’m sure she’ll figure something out. And you will too. And listen, Leo, I want to take this opportunity to say I think you’re a fantastic writer.

You do?

I do. I’ve really enjoyed all the stories Dr. Blake Lamoray was involved in. And all that to say Johnny’s been telling me what a great job I’ve been doing. So if possible, I’d love to be featured more prominently in the reboot.

Sorry, Seth, you’re barking up the wrong tree. I am no longer writing for “Body & Soul.”

What? You’ve decided not to go with the show?

No, the network decided that for me.

Oh. Oh, I’m sorry.

Oh, it’s OK. I hate LA anyway. Palm trees, gorgeous people, hiking, sneaking wine into the Hollywood Bowl, perfect weather– who needs that?

Right? [chuckles] So what are you gonna do now?

[sighs] That’s a really good question.

Mm.

So Joy broke up with you?

Well, turns out, she overheard us out here last night talking about how we wanted to be together.

Oh. Oh.

Yeah.

That’s too bad.

Yeah, she was pretty upset, to say the least.

Ugh.

Honestly, Steph, I can’t even blame her. I could have handled things a lot better.

Same. Same. But you know what? In the end, it worked out, because we would have gotten to this end result anyway.

True. Very true. So I guess now there’s no reason why I can’t do this. [tender music]

Right?

Mm-hmm.

Mm.

[tender music]

So you got any plans for the day?

Unfortunately, I have to work.

Ugh.

In fact, I’m gonna have to pull an all-nighter, strategizing about ways to save this hospital.

Maybe you could use some help.

I’d love that.

Mm.

But, Alex, you have to promise me–

No distractions or at least kept to a minimum…

Mm-hmm.

For now. But while we’re waiting… mm.

Mm. Let’s go.

OK. [dramatic music]

I suppose I’m gonna have to go hunt down Abe and Kate for my check. Oh, I hope they don’t try to stiff me. [both laugh]

Good luck.

You know, it’s only one man’s opinion, but I think the new producers are idiots if they don’t want you.

Thank you, Seth. I wish more people shared your opinion.

Listen, plenty of folks love the show. It’s just that the haters make the most noise. So ignore them, and remember what I said when you’re up there accepting your Daytime Emmy.

OK, I will. Thank you.

Good luck, my friend.

Maybe I don’t suck.

Hmm, you know, the Brady Pub’s always looking for an extra hand. I know it doesn’t pay much, but Tate said it was a pretty chill job to work at.

The pub, huh?

Yeah. And FYI, someone as charming as you could make a whole lot of tips.

You think I’m charming?

Yeah, I do, but don’t let that get to your head.

Oh, way too late. Way too late. [both laugh]

Hey.

Hey, Tate.

What’s up, man?

That was fast. What happened? [light country music]

Well, the couple who was considering adopting the baby, they backed out.

What?

Yeah. So it’s back to square one.

[sighs] [dramatic music]

Oh, God, Tate– poor guy.

Yeah. Yeah, he’s going through a lot.

Mm.

And on top of that, still being in high school? Ugh, and then Sophia, what she must be going through, you know, not only being pregnant by someone who’s in love with someone else but then also having a mother who doesn’t support her choices. [light music]

Yeah. Yeah, I feel for both of them. I feel for Holly.

Mm, yeah.

You know, I still think back a lot to when we first found out you were pregnant.

Yeah. Yeah, I think about that a lot too. And, you know, even with, you know, the complications and Mama and the whole radiation scare, we still found a way to be excited about it.

Yeah, we did.

Mm. Yeah, but then, you know, when I miscarried, that was really tough for both of us, obviously.

It was, yeah.

But it made us realize that we really did want to have a baby. [tender music]

And then Kayla said that we needed to wait six months before we tried again.

Mm-hmm.

At the time, I think… that’s what we both wanted to do.

But then we had our little…hiccup.

Johnny, I– I still want to have a baby.

You do?

Yeah. Yeah, I do. I mean, look, I know that we just got back together, but it has been six months. So maybe we could see if we could get an appointment with Kayla and see if she’ll give us the go-ahead. I mean, if that’s OK with you.

Oh, that’s more than OK. I think that would be amazing.

Yeah?

Yeah. Yeah, I do. Let’s–let’s have a baby.

Let’s have a baby.

OK. [both laugh]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[light music]

[crunching]

[crunching stops]

Thank goddess. [keyboard keys clacking]

Mm. Leo, could you get me some more guava pineapple juice, please?

My pleasure.

Ah.

I could use a break from my five minutes of writing.

Mm.

Enjoy. Quietly.

Mm-hmm.

Mm! Oh. This is so good! Ooh! Leo, thank you for taking care of me after that psycho nearly killed me.

Oh, don’t mention it… or anything else.

Leo, would you come fluff my pillows, please, that way you do?

[siren wailing]

Mm.

[gasps] Hey, Mom.

Hey.

Hi.

Wow.

Oh.

Hi.

Those are beautiful.

[sighs] I see they’re not your first.

[laughs]

God, how are you feeling?

I am feeling much better since the antidote kicked in.

I’m so glad to hear that. God, what a nightmare.

No kidding. I think your dad put on a brave face, but I think that– quite a scare, you know, seeing me collapse like that.

I’ll bet. I was pretty freaked out when Alex passed out… right after he told me he wanted to be with me. [dramatic music]

[chuckles]

[sighs]

Joy.

Hey. Hey, I was just thinking about you.

[whimpering]

Bonnie? Bonnie.

Huh?

Hey.

Oh, Johnny. Sorry. I was just zoning out. Should you be up and around? I mean, I heard about the poisoned scripts.

Oh, yeah. No, that wasn’t exactly fun, but I’ll be fine.

You sure?

Yeah, that antidote, it– it worked like a charm. They kept me overnight for observations, but I’m good to go.

Good. Mm.

How are you?

I don’t know. [chuckles] All things considered, not too bad, I guess. They just unwired my jaw, so I never thought I’d be so stoked to see a big bowl of Jell-O. [both chuckle]

Well, lime is my favorite.

Dude, no, me too!

Yeah.

Serious? [laughs] Ooh. Ah.

So…you waiting on someone or what?

No, I-I figured the orderly was gonna come back and roll me back to my room, but… I saw the elevator, and I just stopped cold.

Bad memories, huh?

I feel like Whitley King is on the other side of those doors, waiting to swallow me up, but…

I get it, all right? But look, now that Whitley’s been exposed, she can’t hurt us anymore or the show.

Yeah, I mean, Roman, I-I’m fine. I–really, I missed the whole thing. Uh-huh. Well, actually, I’m one of the lucky ones. [laughs] Yeah. I-I mean, I’m the only one who wasn’t targeted by the lunatic. [laughs] [ominous music]

Oh, my God.

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

[ominous music]

What? [sighs] What? Yeah, no. No, it’s nothing to worry about at all. Just a little– a little crisis on set, yeah. Actually, I should probably go and take care of things. Listen, you have a good time in Chicago, OK? Yes, give Rex my love, and I will talk to you real soon. I love you too. Bye.

Well, hello, Kate.

Look at this. I found it on my desk.

Oh.

Oh? Oh? That’s all you can say? Because obviously, Whitley is at it again, and we need to call the police.

Easy. Easy, Kate. Whitley’s no longer a threat. She’s under 24-hour watch at Bayview.

Then how’d this get here?

Well, they–they took some photos from Whitley’s room. And they found this one on her nightstand.

[scoffs] So what did you– did you put it here? What, is this a souvenir?

I wanted you to understand the gravity of this situation because it’s up to us to figure out what to do about it.

Greetings, “Body & Soul”-ers.

Seth, wow. You’re looking good.

Thanks.

Yeah, how are you– how are you feeling?

I’m on the mend, much like you two. I’m glad I ran into you, Bonnie. It saves me a trip to your room. I have this document for you to sign.

Oh. What–what is it?

Ah, just boilerplate, saying that you hold harmless University Hospital and all of its subsidiaries regarding your accident, as well as indemnify us against any further action. And you just sign right there…

Oh.

On the bottom line.

Oh, OK.

Bonnie, I-I wouldn’t do that if I were you. [tense music] * *

So you’re not gonna be “Body & Soul’s” publicist anymore?

I realized I needed to separate my career and my personal life. It wasn’t worth losing out on being with Alex just to keep one client.

And he’s all in on the relationship?

I told him I wanted to be with him, and he responded in kind.

Well, that’s wonderful. I know it’s what you wanted all along.

Even when I didn’t want to admit it to myself. [laughs]

I’m very happy for you, baby.

The only downside is, you and I won’t be working together after all.

Oh, no. Oh, no. I was so looking forward to working with you in that capacity, even though it wouldn’t have been for very long.

Mm.

[chuckles] But listen, after what happened, I cannot complain about you distancing yourself from “Body & Soul.”

Yeah, I can’t decide if I picked the worst week to leave or the best.

Well, seeing how happy you are, I think you made the right decision.

Yeah. Yeah. There’s just one little problem. [dramatic music]

Can I ask you why you were thinking about me?

I just–I keep flashing back to how you found me last night after I passed out, how you saved my life.

Oh. I’m just glad that Stephanie and I got there when we did.

Right. Right, yeah, no, I’m super lucky that the two of you were together.

Yeah.

Alex, I’m– I’m really grateful that you were there for me.

[grunting] How’s that? Fluffy enough for you?

Oh, the edge is kind of sticking out a little bit. It’s perfect now. Thanks!

My pleasure. That’s it for now. I need to finish this story.

The story? What’s it about?

Well, it’s about Charlemagne, actually.

About me? I mean, not me. Not me, but yeah. What happens?

Well, it’s pretty juicy, actually. See, Charlemagne gets kidnapped by her former maid and replaced with an exact duplicate.

An exact duplicate?

Mm-hmm.

Is Marlena coming in for it?

Not that I’m aware of.

Oh. Who are you gonna get to– [jazzy music] You want me to play both parts?

That’s the beauty of it. Two parts, two paychecks. What do you think? It’s a home run, right?

[laughs] No, I gotta pass.

You don’t want to play two roles?

Sorry, no.

But this is every actor’s dream, Getting to create two wholly different characters with different backgrounds, different ways of speaking and behaving. It’s the stuff Emmys are made of.

I get the concept.

And you heard the part about two salaries, right? What’s not to love?

Nothing. Everything.

I’m lost.

Look, Leo, this hits a little close to home for me, OK? Everybody in this town knows I did that. I-I-I-I pretended to be Marlena. I mean, I-I-I took over her life, and I ended up in prison too.

Hattie, that’s why this is perfect for you. You get to reclaim it. And with the personal experience to draw from, you get to bring truth to the character.

Oh. And I could even add some layers to it.

Oh, so many layers.

Like a seven-layer cake.

Oh, at least.

Yeah. And, you know, I-I-I tend to go deep with my characters.

And it hasn’t gone unnoticed.

Yeah. Still, the idea of replacing somebody that you look like just seems like it’s a little–

Deliciously sordid?

I was gonna say played out. Don’t you think?

No, obviously, I don’t think that, or I wouldn’t have pitched it. I think it’s classic. And the fans love when they get to see a beloved actor play something new. Look, we need something big for Charlemagne. This, this is gonna drive six months of story. [jazzy music]

You don’t have to worry. [both laugh] You are such an amazing writer.

Oh.

You’ll think of a new storyline.

They should be letting me out of here soon. I’m actually trying to push for them to let me out before tomorrow.

Really? What–what’s tomorrow?

Hello? Valentine’s Day.

Ah. Right, Valentine’s Day. I didn’t think you’d be up to doing anything. You should probably take it easy.

I’m sure I’ll be well enough to go out to dinner. And since I basically owe you everything…

Ah.

I would like to take you out.

That is not necessary.

Oh, no, I know that it hardly makes up for you saving my life, but it’s a start. [dramatic music] Unless there’s some reason that you don’t want to go out with me.

So Alex and Joy haven’t broken up yet?

Let’s just say he’s having a little trouble extricating himself from the situation.

But they weren’t dating very long, right?

No, not really.

Well, I mean, I don’t want her to be hurt or anything, but it seems like they could part ways amicably.

That’s what I was hoping for. But after everything that Joy went through with the whole Johnny mess, she’s– she’s honestly a little dependent on Alex right now.

I see.

And then after he and I decided to be together, we found her unconscious in her room.

She was poisoned too?

Uh-huh.

Oh, come on.

Yeah, but she’s doing a lot better, just like you. But Alex and I decided that maybe he shouldn’t kick her while she’s down, you know?

It’s a difficult position to be in. But, you know, I imagine she’s gonna want to go back home, right? And then maybe Alex can let her down gently and… the two of you could start your relationship.

I really hope so.

Look, I know it was a traumatic situation, but we’re in the entertainment business, and overzealous fans come with the territory, Abe.

Kate, there is a difference between passion and–and criminal behavior.

No, I-I agree. And Whitley is a really disturbed person, but that doesn’t mean that she gets to dictate how we produce our show.

You really believe that?

Yeah, I do. Yeah, the show must go on. It was a serious situation, I’m not denying that, but we’re out of the woods now, Abe.

Are you sure? Justin is still threatening to sue the hospital.

Yeah, well, his wife is the star of the show, so he’s not gonna hurt us and he’s not gonna hurt the show.

His wife nearly died!

Yeah. It’s a terrible thing. It really is. But he’s gonna calm down.

Well, what if others in the cast decide they’re gonna sue? You know, we both know that this is an untenable situation.

[sighs] What are you saying, Abe?

Well, what I’m saying is that there’s only one– one–solution to our problem.

Johnny, no offense, but you’re not directing this scene.

And I understand that. However, I’m sure that Justin, Bonnie’s husband and attorney, wouldn’t mind taking a look at this paperwork before she signs it, just to, you know, make sure everything’s aboveboard.

I assure you, everything that we do here is aboveboard. [chuckles]

To be honest, I’m actually having a hard time with all the legal mumbo jumbo.

So you’re–you’re not gonna sign it?

Let it go, Seth. She just fell down an elevator shaft.

Yeah, and you and I were poisoned. Things happen in this town. The psycho per capita rate is one of the highest in the nation. We’re accepting risk just by living here.

I’m not sure that’s really the argument you want to make.

Look, Bonnie, I know that the last thing you want to do is make things more difficult for the show, especially with all the struggles that we’ve been through lately.

Of course not.

OK, which is why you should be aware that if you and your husband were to pursue a lawsuit, the hospital would have no choice but to withdraw its permission for “Body & Soul” to shoot here.

But they rely on the hospital to be able to shoot their scenes.

They do, and I’m not sure that the show and the budget could sustain that loss. And you wouldn’t want that, would you? So why don’t you go ahead and just sign? Because all of our futures depend on it.

[phones beep]

Meeting for all cast and crew?

Did you know about this?

Well, I’ve been a little preoccupied with almost dying and all, but no, Abe and Kate didn’t say anything to me.

What do you think it’s about?

If you wouldn’t mind, you know, signing the paper. [elevator bell dings]

[gasps] Oh. [dramatic music] Oh.

Oh. They’re freaking out too.

I guess we all got that same text about the emergency meeting?

Yeah, we’re just trying to figure out what it means.

Ah. They smell amazing.

Mm, probably better than hospital disinfectant, right?

That’s for sure. [phone beeps] Oh, eek. What is it? Oh.

Ooh, don’t tell me they think you’re on call.

No, it’s from Abe and Kate. They’re calling an emergency meeting at the hospital.

Right now?

You don’t know what it’s about?

Not a clue. Wonder if Alex knows.

[sighs] You don’t–you don’t have any other plans for Valentine’s Day, do you?

Um– [phones beep]

Was that me?

I think it was both of us. Is Kate and Abe texting you too?

Yeah, yeah, emergency meeting for the cast and crew?

Yeah, here at the hospital. Wonder what that’s about.

I don’t know. But we should probably head there and find out.

You feel up to it?

Yeah. Yeah, I’m fine.

OK.

As long as I have you with me. [both chuckle]

I’ll go get you a wheelchair.

OK.

All right.

Hey, guys. I’m sure that this is just an update on Whitley King. Abe and Kate probably just want to reassure us that we don’t have to worry about any more poisoned scripts.

By the way, I will never forgive you all for believing I wrote that trash.

Hey, it wasn’t that bad, except for it being poisoned, I mean.

Please, my stories are so much better, not to mention they’re nontoxic.

Oh.

[chuckles] Joy, it’s so good to see you. You look so much better.

Thank you, Stephanie. I’m glad to see that you’re doing better too, Dr. Johnson.

Well, I’m just so glad that we all got the antidote in time.

Yeah, I’m just–I’m grateful that Alex came when he did– well, Alex and Stephanie, that is. You were with him, right, Stephanie?

Yes, I was.

[elevator bell dings]

Oh, look. [Kate clears throat]

Hello. Hello, everyone.

[clears throat]

I want to thank you– thank you all for coming.

Yes, and first off, we want to say how grateful we are for everyone who received a poisoned script that you’re– you’re doing better and you’re on the road to recovery and that Bonnie is on the road to recovery as well.

Yes, Bonnie, Bonnie. [applause]

I-I do want to reassure all of you that Whitley King is under 24-hour watch at Bayview.

Yes, and she won’t be able to hurt any of us again.

Yay.

Good.

And we are, of course, cooperating with the Salem PD to make sure she remains locked up. I’m sure each of you will be contacted by the police soon so you can make a statement.

Well, to hell with her. When do we get back to work?

[chuckles] Hattie, thank you for that question. Actually, that’s what we wanted to talk to everyone about. This past week has been a harrowing one. Abe and I did not take any of the incidents lightly. Nothing is more important to us than the health and the well-being of our employees, which is why we decided that we couldn’t go ahead with the show unless we could be certain that we could create a very safe working environment, which is the reason that we’ve decided, after very careful consideration, to pull the plug on “Body & Soul.”

What?

So you’re pulling the plug on the show? That’s it?

So it’s just– it’s just over?

Isn’t that an overreaction?

Look, we’re sorry. I-I-I know this must come as a shock.

Considering the events of the past few weeks, we just don’t feel comfortable returning to production on “Body & Soul.” We feel like it’s too dangerous. If anyone else got hurt, we couldn’t live with ourselves.

Wait, but nobody else gets a say? I mean, I’m the one who took a header down the elevator shaft, and I’m more than happy to get back on that horse.

That’s the whole point, OK? Almost everyone here spent last night in the hospital.

Yeah, but the show can’t end, not like this.

Yeah, yeah, what’s gonna happen to Charlemagne’s stor– I mean, what’s gonna happen to the story?

I–look, I’m sorry. I-I should have been clearer. But the story won’t end.

What do you mean?

Well, that’s what makes soap operas special. They never end.

But you said that you were ending it.

Are you saying that it’s continuing without you?

Is that even possible?

So when we called the network this afternoon to tell them that we would not be returning to production, needless to say, they were very upset. They love the show. It’s a top producer for them. The last thing they wanted to hear was that “Body & Soul” was ending prematurely.

Oh, man, I’m so confused. Are we ending, or are we not ending?

Well, we’re still too concerned with everyone’s safety to continue our production, which is why the network has offered to step in, buy the rights, and produce the show themselves.

So the show will go on?

Yes, yes, but not here in Salem.

Well, then where?

They’re going to bring the production to Los Angeles.

Oh, let me guess. They’re gonna replace all of us with big Hollywood stars.

No, no. They want to keep the current cast.

Oh. So we’re not losing our jobs?

No. They told us they were willing to have the entire cast come with the show as long as they were willing to relocate to California. [tense music]

Thank you.

Yeah. Wow, that’s not what I was expecting.

Me either. That must have been a hard decision for Kate and Abe. I mean, I know how much they both loved producing that show.

And everyone looked shocked.

Well, color me shocked. I can’t believe this! What?

We were just saying the same thing.

Yeah, look at me. Such bad timing. I just get on the show, and then it’s over.

Oh, wait. Are you saying you’re not taking the part?

No. Of–of course I’m not. Bonnie–Bonnie, it was just a temporary recast. I never had any intention of taking the part for real. And now that it’s shooting in California, I am certainly not going there to take it.

Oh, Kayla, thank you. Thank you. No, seriously, that is a load off. I was kind of afraid I was gonna have to fight you for it. [chuckles]

Oh. So does this mean you’re moving to LA, Bonnie?

Well, I have to talk to Justin first, obviously, but it kind of feels good to have an option. [chuckles] And if my TV son follows the show, he’s going to need a mama. [chuckles]

Did Alex say that he was following the show?

Oh, I haven’t talked to him yet. But let’s face it. I mean, he and Joy are the hot young stars. I mean, the network execs must be doing everything to try to convince him, right? [dramatic music]

Thank you.

You’re welcome. Hmm. I gotta say, that announcement took me by surprise.

It is pretty shocking news.

Mm.

But it’s–it’s not terrible news, right? I mean, the network loves the show enough to save it.

[sighs]

And they want to keep the whole cast?

And they want to move us to LA.

I know, but that’s exciting, right? I mean, I’ve–I’ve–I’ve always wanted to live there.

Yeah.

[sighs]

I mean, we’re gonna take the offer, right?

[sighs] Well, now that Pineview is picking up stakes and heading out West, what are y’all gonna do?

Well, I’m definitely going.

Just like that, huh?

Yeah. I mean, I have to. I’m the star of– I’m one of the stars of the show.

Johnny, what about you?

[sighs] Well, obviously, I need to discuss it with Chanel, but honestly, we’re just kind of getting back on track. So I-I don’t know that asking her to move across the country is the best decision for us right now.

Yeah. I’ve spent most of my life drifting from place to place, nothing holding me down. But I just fixed things with Javi. I don’t know if I want to mess that up again.

Yeah, maybe you don’t have to.

What do you mean?

Look, I’m the director, right? I have to be on set. But you could write the show from anywhere, so you could just tell the network you want to stay on as head writer and just keep writing from here. [soft music]

Here we are.

Well, I suppose that went as well as can be expected.

Did it?

[scoffs]

Everyone looked so disappointed.

Mm, none more than you.

Was it obvious?

Look, I know today is a sad day, but it’s not all bad news, right?

How do you figure?

Well, the network paid us a small fortune for the rights to the show, right? We made a tidy little profit running that thing.

It was never about the money for me. I wanted something new, rewarding. I feel very, very lucky for the experience.

Well, I loved it too.

We make a damn good team, right?

Yes, we do. And I’m telling you, I’m going to treasure all this time we had with the citizens of Pineview, allowing their adventures to unfold.

Despite all the off-screen drama, you know the good times far outweigh the bad?

They sure do. [chuckles] Like, you know, I can’t believe we actually– we actually made it happen, you know? When we started out, we had no idea what we were doing.

Oh, we had less than no idea. [both chuckle]

You know, and even though this little team is going to break up way before we thought it would, I still think that we, my friend, deserve a toast.

Well, I could not agree more. [both chuckle]

To “Body & Soul.”

Oh. To “Body & Soul.” [glasses clink] Long may she live. [both chuckle]

Mm. [soft music]

Mm.

[chuckles]

Why didn’t I know you had that bottle?

Who says it’s the only bottle? [both chuckle]

Hey, boss. Boss.

Hello, Leo.

Big news, huh?

Yes, indeed. Is there something we could do for you?

Well, first of all, I just wanted to thank you both for taking a chance on me. Writing for “Body & Soul” has truly been an honor and a privilege.

Well, you should be very proud of the work you did.

Thank you. I am. Also, I wanted to know if you had the contact information of the network brass. I wanted to ask them if they had any thoughts on the direction of the show, see if there was anything I needed to change about the writing.

Leo–

Oh, and just so you know, I’m not talking about moving to Los Angeles. I mean, not that I wouldn’t mind skipping out on these frigid winters, but Salem is home. My boyfriend is here. My best friend is here. My whole life is here.

[sighs] Leo–

And I can write from here. I don’t need to be on set. I’d just fly to LA for meetings or whatever.

OK, Leo, that’s not gonna happen.

Why not? Why can’t I write remotely?

[sighs] Because they don’t want you to write at all. [dramatic music]

Excuse me?

Leo, I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but… they’re bringing in another head writer.

Wow. So you’re all in, huh? LA, here you come?

Hey, no-brainer for me.

[chuckles]

I am Charlemagne. What about you?

I have to think about it. And I have to talk to Justin, of course. And if he couldn’t move there, well, I guess I’d have to, what, commute? I mean, come back here when I wasn’t working?

You know what? I bet they’d fly you. I bet they’d fly you first class.

[chuckles] Well, I don’t know about that. And besides, I’m in no shape at the moment to make any life-changing decisions, if you know what I mean.

Yeah, I feel you.

The good news is, Kayla said as far as she’s concerned, the part is still mine, though.

Oh, hey, that’s lucky.

Yeah, for her. I won’t have to fight her for it.

Yeah. I’ve been in a fight with you. It’s no place you want to be. [laughs]

Well, you’re no pushover, you know, yourself.

Well, thanks, hon.

[sighs]

Actually, I hope you take it.

Yeah?

Yeah. I mean, you know, just the two of us out there in La-La Land. You know, we’d be like– like Laverne and Shirley go to California.

[laughs] You make it sound pretty fun.

It does sound fun, doesn’t it?

Mm-hmm.

You know what I’m gonna do? I’m gonna just make sure that the dressing room next to mine is free, and I’m gonna– I’m gonna keep it warm for you.

[laughs]

You want to move with the show to LA?

Oh, don’t you? I mean, it’s not like you have another job.

No, but I-I got my family here.

But not your whole family, though, right?

No, but my dad, my Aunt Maggie. I got a whole bunch of cousins.

You want to stay for your cousins?

Well–

Philip, Xander.

[sighs] All I’m saying, it’s just a big move is all– for me.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, no, is this– is this really about your family, or is this about Stephanie? [tense music]

[sighs]

Do you really think Alex would go to LA for the gig?

I think that you would know better than I would.

I mean, he loves being on the show, and the fans love him.

But his life is here, and so are you.

Kayla, Stephanie.

Hi.

Sorry to interrupt.

Nope.

Nope, not interrupting. Please, what’s up?

Yeah.

I wanted you to know I just turned in my letter of resignation. I’m leaving for California.

What? I–you’re giving up the hospital to stay with “Body & Soul”?

Well, I’m afraid I have no choice. I never expected to find my passion at this point in life. But Blake Lemoray is in my blood, and if you can’t shake him…

Wow, I didn’t know you were so serious about acting.

Yeah, it’s truly a calling.

Well, good luck in California, then.

Thanks. But if you ask me, you should join me there.

Oh. [chuckles]

[chuckles]

Oh, I appreciate that, but no, my work is here at the hospital.

I’m not sure that’s gonna be for much longer.

Excuse me?

I’m sorry to tell you, but… the hospital is about to declare bankruptcy.

Oh.