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Days of Our Lives Transcript

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[Soft music]

Tripp: Hey.

Allie: Oh!

Tripp: Oh, hey. I just came to wish you good luck. I didn’t mean to scare you.

Allie: Sorry I’m so jumpy. I’ve just–I’m on no sleep. I’ve been up since dawn baking. I’m just really hoping people show up.

Tripp: Hey, they will. All right, today’s gonna be great. Is this your great-grandma’s recipe?

Allie: Yeah.

Tripp: Okay. Mmm, okay, yeah, amazing. Okay, you guys are gonna kill it.

Allie: [Sighs] Thank you. I needed to hear that.

Tripp: Well, I would have given you more of a pep talk earlier, but we haven’t really spoken since we went to drinks the other night.

Allie: I know, and I feel bad, but you’ve been working and I’ve just been so busy, you know, with the bakery and then finding a sitter for henry, I’m just– I don’t know, my mind’s been preoccupied.

Tripp: With the opening or with chanel and johnny?

[Dramatic music]

 

Ej: Never a dull moment.

[Tense music]

[Sighs]

[Cell phone beeps]

[Line rings]

Xander: This is xander. Do your thing.

[Beep]

Ej: It’s been 24 hours and I still don’t have my money. You better get it to me, or I’ll do exactly what I warned I would do. Don’t you even think about crossing me. You will regret it.

[Phone beeps] Johnny, good morning.

Johnny: Dad, what’s going on?

Ej: Just making some work calls.

Johnny: Oh, that’s the kind of work you’re dying to get me to do, threatening people?

 

Ej: Don’t you even think about crossing me. You will regret it.

Xander: [Sighs]

[Knock at door] Who is it?

Gwen: It’s me.

Xander: Gwen. Gwen.

Gwen: Well, may I come in?

[Sighs] I heard that bonnie lockhart got arrested. You were right. She stole that million dollars from you.

Xander: Yeah, she’s in a jail cell as we speak.

Gwen: Well, you’re gonna get your money back.

Xander: Not exactly.

Jack: Are you sure you can take the time? Oh, that’s great, kayla. You know, doug just–you know, he just wasn’t himself yesterday and we’d all feel a lot better if you could check him out, so– great, yes, great, thanks. So he and julie will see you soon. Thanks. Yeah.

[Phone beeps] Oh, julie, how are you this morning?

Julie: Oh, fine.

Jack: No more chills?

Julie: [Chuckles] No.

Jack: Oh, and doug, how is doug?

Julie: He’s fine too, and we both could use some coffee, so I’m gonna get it for him.

Jack: Actually, I know you don’t want to talk about it, but doug did have a memory lapse yesterday, and I think, you know, it would be best if he got checked out by a doctor. And I talked to kayla, and she can slip him in today.

Julie: Call her back.

Jack: Why?

Julie: To cancel. We don’t need to see anybody.

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Jack: You accidentally got locked in the freezer. You were banging on the door, and doug just left you there.

Julie: He didn’t mean to, jack. He’s hearing is going.

Jack: Yeah, but his eyes are okay. He saw you, and he just walked away.

Julie: It was a misunderstanding. He was on his way to the brady pub.

Jack: Yeah, where he confused roman with john.

Julie: Who doesn’t?

Jack: Well, he also mixed up marlena and vivian.

Julie: Will you stop harping on this? It’s over.

Jack: I saw how frightened you were when I unlocked that freezer, how scared you were when he didn’t pick up the phone and answer it. And what if he never made it to the pub? What if he was just out there wandering around?

Julie: I appreciate your concern, dear, but really, there’s absolutely nothing for you to be worried about.

Jack: Well, I am. And you should be too.

Gwen: Didn’t you go over to the kiriakis place to confront bonnie?

Xander: Yeah, I got there just as she and justin were about to tie the knot. I said I was missing a million bucks and I knew the bride had stolen it.

Gwen: What happened?

Xander: No, I told them to carry on. I’d just pop upstairs, have a look around. And lo and behold, there was my money in a bag with a gun. Stupidly, I called the police.

Gwen: Why is that stupid?

Xander: Well, before I could get out the door, the police found bonnie’s sister-in-law shot to death. They seized the cash as evidence.

Gwen: They’re gonna give it back to you, aren’t they?

Xander: Well, eventually.

Gwen: No, you need that money to give to ej. Otherwise he’s gonna call the judge and have those drug charges reinstated. You can go to prison, xander.

Xander: Oh, I’m aware. I just got a lovely voice mail from him reminding me the clock is ticking.

Gwen: What are you going to do?

Xander: I have to find a way to stall him, or I’m screwed.

Ej: What you heard was just business, son.

Johnny: “Pay me or else,” that’s how you do business?

Ej: Occasionally, one has to be tough. Someone I’m working with is trying to renege on a deal. They owe me $1 million cash. And I won’t let anyone cheat me out of what’s rightfully mine.

Johnny: You think he’ll pay up?

Ej: Within the hour if he knows what’s good for him.

Johnny: Mm. So if you’re about to get $1 million, which we both know is pocket change to you, why can’t you just invest some of it?

Ej: I’ve made my position clear. I’m not funding your pipe dream.

Johnny: When are you gonna get it through your head? This is not a pipe dream or a phase. I want this to be my career.

Ej: And I want you to work with me at dimera enterprises. You can make your own money and invest it however you’d like.

Johnny: Well, I don’t want to work in a business where it’s routine to threaten people.

Ej: Well, you don’t want to work at all. You want to make silly little movies on your phone.

Johnny: You can insult me. You can belittle me. You can cut off my credit cards, whatever. The fact remains, I will never be you, and I will never work at dimera.

Ej: Well, you’ll just have to find another wealthy chump–

[Clears throat] I mean relative to hit up for money.

Johnny: Oh, I’ve got plenty of family who will support me, even if my own father won’T. So you can take your damn job and shove it.

Chad: Doing a little father-son bonding?

[Tense music]

 

Tripp: After I told you about johnny and chanel almost sleeping together, you went racing out of your place. You left me there, and I haven’t heard from you since. You never told me what happened between you and your brother.

Allie: Can we talk about this another time, okay? I have so much to do and I can’t get into this right now.

Tripp: Of course. I have to get to work anyway. I’ll be thinking of you. Believe in yourself, allie, like I do. Hey, this is the start of something incredible, okay?

Allie: I hope so.

Tripp: I know so. I’ll text you when my shift is over, okay?

Allie: Okay.

Tripp: I’ll be thinking of you.

[Dramatic music]

 

Limu emu & doug

Julie: Jack, you’re blowing this out of proportion.

Jack: When I first came back to salem, I had no memory of my past. I couldn’t remember my wife or my kids. I don’t want that for doug.

Julie: Oh, for god’s sake. He had a little confusion yesterday and then a slip of the tongue, you know? It happens to everybody.

Jack: I know you want to just put this out of your mind and move on, but wouldn’t it be better if we just got him examined?

Julie: Well, he gets a checkup next month. They can examine him then.

Jack: I think we should do it now.

Julie: Well, it’s not your decision to make. He’s my husband. I know him. I know him better than anybody in the world. And he does not have dementia.

Doug: You got that right.

[Phone ringing]

[Tense music]

Ej: [Sighs]

[Phone beeps] What is it, xander?

Xander: I found your missing money.

Ej: Ah, then why don’t i have it back?

Xander: I assume you heard bonnie lockhart was arrested?

Ej: I did.

Xander: Well, the person she robbed was me. Unfortunately, the police found the cash at her murder scene and they confiscated it as evidence.

Ej: That is not my problem. It’s yours.

Xander: Well, actually, it’s not a problem at all, mate. The police assured me that I’ll get the money back as soon as bonnie is arraigned, so as soon as it’s back in my possession, I’ll deliver it directly to you.

Ej: See that you do, or you’ll be very sorry…mate.

[Phone beeps, clatters]

Chad: Everything okay?

Ej: Fine. I’m just in a mood.

Chad: ‘Cause of johnny? Things seem a little tense between you two.

Ej: No thanks to you.

[Elevator bell dings]

Tripp: Johnny, what are you– what are you doing here?

Johnny: I came to talk to my grandma marlena about investing in my film.

Tripp: Ah, okay, well, good luck.

Johnny: Yeah, I won’t need it. She’s always had a soft spot for me.

Tripp: Hey, listen, you got a minute?

Johnny: For what?

Tripp: I’m just curious on what happened the other night between you and allie.

Allie: Hey.

Chanel: Hey.

Allie: The oatmeal cookies are going.

Chanel: Yeah, those are tripp’s favorite, right?

Allie: Right.

Chanel: Yeah, I saw him leaving.

Allie: Well, he just came by to say good luck, so… here. Sorry.

Chanel: What is up with you, horton? You’ve been stressed out since the moment you showed up.

Allie: I didn’t get any sleep last night, and I burned the pumpkin bread. I don’t know, I’m just a nervous wreck about this opening.

Chanel: Sure it’s about the opening?

Allie: Yeah, what else would I be nervous about?

Chanel: Okay, we need to do this before customers start showing up.

Allie: Do what?

Chanel: Clear the air about me and your brother.

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Xander: I think I bought some time with ej.

Gwen: Ugh, I still feel completely gutted that I’m the one who brought you into this horrible mess. If you hadn’t confessed for a crime that I had committed, then–

Xander: Hey, it’s all gonna work out. I’m more concerned about you and jack. Fill me in on your conversation.

Gwen: [Sighs] You know I told him that snyder was blackmailing me into running drugs.

Xander: But did you tell him what snyder was holding over you? That you lied about your miscarriage?

Gwen: And that I blamed his other daughter, his dearest abigail, when she had nothing to do with it and then that drove her out of town and probably ruined her marriage? No, I didn’t tell him that part. In fact, I haven’t said anything to him yet. I said I needed time to think, so I just– oh, I made up this excuse that I had an errand, and I just kind of dashed out the door.

Xander: Well, he’s gonna want an answer soon.

Gwen: I know. But maybe with this crisis that’s happening with julie, that will keep him busy a bit, you know.

Xander: Oh, yeah, what happened to her? Did she freeze to death?

Gwen: No, I wish, but you won’t believe who locked her in the freezer. Doug.

Xander: No way.

Gwen: Yeah.

Xander: Really?

Gwen: Yeah, even he wants to get rid of the old ninny.

Xander: Ugh, I mean, I’ve been tempted to take her out myself.

Gwen: Yeah, right? I would settle for cryogenic preservation. Now, that would shut her up for a bit, wouldn’t it?

Xander: You know, if we’re patient, maybe we’ll get lucky and doug will try again, like, try and, you know–[Laughs]

Gwen: What?

Xander: Well, give her another heart attack by eating store-bought doughnuts in front of her.

Gwen: Oh, stop.

Xander: Or maybe he’ll try and drown her in a vat of scottish rye. Oh, no, better yet, maybe he’ll smother her to death with her beloved throw on her beloved couch.

[Laughter]

Gwen: You’re horrible.

[Laughs]

[Dramatic music]

 

Julie: See, my husband agrees with me.

Jack: Good morning, doug. We were just talking about what happened yesterday.

Doug: You mean when I found julie locked in the freezer and didn’t let her out?

Jack: You remember?

Doug: Of course I do. And I don’t know how in the world I could ever do such a thing. I’m so terribly sorry, my dear. I hope you can forgive me.

Julie: Oh, honey, nothing to forgive. The important thing is, I’m fine, and so are you.

 

Chanel: I’m a big girl, horton. I can take care of myself.

Allie: I know. I just wanted to warn you about my brother.

Chanel: So you crashed our date and trashed him right in front of me.

Allie: He is a huge player. I just wanted to tell you before you–

Chanel: Before I had sex with him?

Allie: Trust me, I did you a huge favor.

Chanel: I’ve had plenty of sleazy guys try and get with me, and that is not the vibe I got off G.

Allie: Because he’s really good at being charming and sounding sincere. Look, johnny is my twin and I love him, but he definitely does not have the best track record with women. I mean, I bet he told you I’m full of it.

Chanel: He hasn’t told me anything. I haven’t spoken to him since your little intervention.

Allie: Really?

Chanel: I haven’t had much time to chat with anyone. We are opening a bakery today.

Allie: I just thought he would have texted you or something.

Chanel: He has, repeatedly. I didn’t respond. What’s with the face? You told me to stay away from him. Isn’t this what you wanted?

Johnny: The other night, you mean when your girlfriend, aka my sister, barged in on me and chanel like a total lunatic?

Tripp: Look, I really didn’t mean to cause trouble when I told allie about you and chanel almost sleeping together.

Johnny: No, that’s no trouble, except my sister totally went off on me, said all I cared about was getting chanel into bed and once I did, I’d dump her. You know what chanel did? Walked right out the door.

Tripp: Look, I’m sorry. I knew she’d be upset, but I didn’t know she would go ballistic.

Johnny: You should have.

Tripp: Excuse me?

Johnny: Get a clue, dude. It’s obvious allie doesn’t want me with chanel because she wants her for herself.

 

Chad: What do I have to do with the problems between you and your son?

Ej: I asked you, cool, fun uncle chad, to help me persuade him to work at dimera.

Chad: Yeah, and I asked you what was in it for me. You never gave me an answer.

Ej: Because johnny walked in, and instead of trusting that we’d resume the discussion later, you–

Chad: Oh, do you mean like trust that if I helped you get jake out of the position as ceo that you wouldn’t try to grab the position for yourself?

Ej: That was a misunderstanding.

Chad: Well, I wasn’t gonna let you use me to get your kids in the door and then screw my kids down the road.

Ej: Instead you told johnny to follow his passion.

Chad: Yeah, I did. You know, and by the way, I followed mine, all right? I started a sports website. I opened a coffee shop, turned it into a nightclub. Wasn’t all successful, but I learned a hell of a lot along the way. And look where I ended up, back in the family fold. So why don’t you just let your son explore a little bit?

Ej: Out of the question. The boy needs to be put on the proper path.

Chad: You mean a leash.

Ej: [Scoffs] Well, at least my son is still living under this roof, which is more than can be said about your wife.

Chad: She’s helping her mom in boston.

Ej: Wasn’t she’s supposed to be back home months ago?

Chad: Well, I guess– I guess laura’s affairs were a bit more complicated than they thought.

Ej: Mm, and you haven’t taken thomas and charlotte to go visit her?

Chad: She doesn’t want me to.

Ej: She doesn’t want to see her own children?

Chad: Yes, of course she does.

Ej: Ah, she doesn’t want to see you. I’m sorry.

Chad: [Laughs] I don’t want your pity, all right? I spoke to jack. He’s gonna talk to her and figure out what her plans are.

Ej: And?

Chad: He hasn’t gotten back to me yet.

Ej: Meanwhile, you’re just standing around, hoping that she comes back to you.

Chad: What is it you expect me to do, ej?

Ej: Isn’t it obvious? Go get her.

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Ej: If you had any sense, you’d be in boston right now, telling abigail her place is here with you and your children.

Chad: I don’t know what century you’re living in, but I don’t tell my wife what to do.

Ej: Well, given your laissez-faire attitude, it’s no wonder she left.

Chad: I’m sorry, I don’t see your wife anywhere around here.

Ej: Because I threw her out. She was cheating on me with her ex-husband and lied to my face about it.

Chad: Well, why don’t you chase her down and drag her back by her hair?

Ej: I don’t want to see that duplicitous whore ever again. And even if I did, I don’t know where she is. What?

Chad: Oh, I find that very hard to believe.

Tripp: Allie and I have talked about this, and it’s not true.

Johnny: Then why would she rip into me like a crazy person, bring up some ancient history about a friend of hers I dumped back in high school?

Tripp: She says that she cares about you both and if you started dating and something went wrong, then–

Johnny: That’s bull. Allie doesn’t want us dating because she is still hung up on chanel.

Tripp: She told me she’s not.

Johnny: Yet she’s doing anything she can to keep us apart.

Tripp: Okay, even if she is, she doesn’t control chanel, all right? She can make up her own mind about you.

Johnny: Looks like she already has.

Tripp: What does that mean?

Johnny: She’s ghosting me, dude. She won’t return my calls or texts, and it’s all my sister’s fault.

Allie: I’m sorry for storming into johnny’S. That wasn’t cool.

Chanel: It wasn’t cool of me to leave either, but I didn’t know what else to do.

Allie: Well, you were stuck in the middle because of me. I really should have talked to him about it privately, but when tripp said that you and johnny almost slept together, I just–I just reacted. I knew that the only reason you didn’t the first time was because you didn’t have protection, and I was scared that if you went through with it last time, you’d end up like katie.

Chanel: Who’s katie?

Allie: One of my friends that johnny dated in high school.

Chanel: I’m not a naive teenager.

Allie: I know, but you have to understand, okay, johnny has a way with women. He knows how to get what he wants.

Chanel: And he got what he wanted from katie?

Allie: He sure did. He got her into bed, and then the next week, he dumped her. He broke her heart.

Chanel: It happens.

Allie: Well, I don’t want it to happen to you. I just felt like I had to stop you.

Chanel: Well, mission accomplished.

Allie: I’m sorry that I caused a scene, but I only did it because I care about you so much.

Chanel: We should get back to work.

Allie: Okay, but first, dupree, let me know, can you please forgive me?

[Dramatic music]

 

Xander: [Chuckles]

Gwen: [Clicks tongue] I hope you know that this is not why I came over here. I just didn’t want ej to throw you to the wolves.

Xander: Oh, and, I hope you know I only kept you here because I’m so concerned about your relationship with jack.

Gwen: Mm, yeah. We just–we just got caught up in the moment, didn’t we?

Xander: Exactly. Neither of us intended to end up back here again, did we?

Gwen: Course not. Especially because we said– we said weren’t gonna see each other, didn’t we? And my father would absolutely die if he saw me in bed with you like this, even though I told him that you’re not a drug runner and that you just took the rap to protect me.

Xander: Yeah, he still hates my guts.

Gwen: If he finds out about my miscarriage, he’s gonna hate my guts too.

 

Doug: Okay, you have my word. I will not leave anyone in a freezer again.

Julie: [Chuckles]

Jack: Well, that’s not all that happened, doug.

Doug: Well, yes, I was confused about a number of things yesterday. I called roman john, and i mixed up marlena and vivian, but my doctor says that lots of us have minor memory issues when we get older.

Julie: I told jack that. I told him it was very common, but he won’t let it go.

Doug: Well, I think I actually know why it happened.

Jack: Why?

Doug: Well, I slept so terribly the night before. I was restless, had bad dreams, tossed and turned the entire night.

Julie: And how did you sleep last night, darling?

Doug: Like a baby.

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Doug: I think we should get going. You and I have a very important place to be.

Julie: We do?

Doug: Allie and her friend are opening their bakery today.

Julie: I didn’t remember that.

Doug: Well, that’s perfectly understandable, honey. You had a very difficult day yesterday, and it was all my fault.

Julie: No, let’s just put that behind us. You’re right. We should just hustle down to the town square and show those girls our support.

Jack: Are you sure you won’t go to your appointment with kayla first?

Doug: We have an appointment with kayla?

Julie: Well, jack took it upon himself to make an appointment to get you checked over, but obviously, that is not necessary. And, jack, I know your heart is in the right place, but obviously, we’re both fine. Doug, healthy as a horse.

Doug: And hungry as a horse. I can’t wait to get some of those sweet bits.

Julie: Me too, sweetie. Ah, ah, me too. Shall we?

Doug: Okay.

Jack: All right.

Doug: See you, jack.

Jack: Yup, see you.

[Sighs]

[Dramatic music]

 

Gwen: I know how much your friendship with jack meant to you.

Xander: Not as much as building a father-daughter relationship with him means to you.

Gwen: Yeah, it means everything.

Xander: If jack finds out that you let abigail think it was her fault that you lost your baby when, in reality, you already had, I don’t think he’ll ever forgive you.

Gwen: Yeah, he’s loved abigail her whole life. I’m his daughter just come lately.

Xander: Hey, you’re every bit as much his child as she is.

Gwen: I know, but we don’t have that history, you know?

Xander: [Inhales deeply] So you need a story, a really convincing story about the blackmail.

Gwen: I know, I’m trying, but…[Sighs] You know, it’s really difficult, even for the woman that you say is a very highly skilled liar.

Xander: That was a compliment.

Gwen: [Chuckles] Oh, I can normally come up with lies in my sleep, but this time, I’m just really stumped.

Xander: And you got to remember that jack’s an investigative reporter, so it’s got to be something that he’d just believe on the surface and not be tempted to look into.

Gwen: It has to be something where I’m scared enough for it to come out but not so bad that he would turn his back on me. Oh, god, the pressure is so much.

Xander: Hey, don’t worry about it, gwen. We can do this.

Gwen: We?

Xander: Well, two highly skilled liars are better than one. Let’s put our heads together. I’m sure we can think of something.

Gwen: [Laughs] Okay.

Ej: What exactly are you insinuating?

Chad: Just that you’re not the kind of guy that loses track of people. You were the only one in touch with kristen. No one else knew where she was.

Ej: Kristen is our sister.

Chad: Sami’s your wife.

Ej: But as I’ve told you, I’m through with her. I’ve turned my full attention to dimera.

Chad: I’ll bet you a million dollars that you know where she is or you are very close to finding out.

Ej: And you’d lose that bet. Samantha could fall off the face of the earth, as far as I’m concerned. Anyway, we weren’t talking about my wife. We were talking about yours. So tell me, brother, what’s the plan?

Tripp: Look, I get why you’re pissed, but allie and chanel are just friends.

Johnny: Friends with benefits.

Tripp: Okay, look, I know they kissed a couple of times, but allie said she wants to be with me, and I believe her.

Johnny: If she’s so into you, then why is she determined to mess things up for me and chanel? Why does she even care what happens between us?

Chanel: Of course I can forgive you. I know you were just looking out for me.

Allie: Thank you for understanding. I’m gonna go check on the almond croissants.

Chanel: Ah, we’re not done.

Allie: But you just said you understand.

Chanel: That you were trying to protect me, I do understand that, but I also think there might be a little more to it.

Allie: Like what?

Chanel: I made it clear I was into you, and you made it clear you wanted to be with tripp.

Allie: I do.

Chanel: But when I got with your brother, you lost your mind. So is it possible that this is a “you don’t want me, but you don’t want johnny to have me either” type sitch? I’ve lost count of how many asthma attacks I’ve had.

Xander: Tell me a story all about the evil dr. Snyder. What awful thing did he know about you? What terrible secret was he holding over you that you didn’t want your father to find out about?

Gwen: Well, I could tell him that I stole a million dollars from abigail.

Xander: Psh, it’s a bit obvious, isn’t it, a bit ripped from the headlines?

Gwen: What, I love “law & order.”

Xander: Well, who doesn’t? But the key word here is “convincing.”

Gwen: Okay, if you don’t like my idea, what’s your clever idea, then?

Xander: [Breathes deeply] I’ve got it. Tell him you used to be a hooker.

Gwen: [Gasps]

Xander: Tell jack that snyder was one of your clients.

Gwen: How do you expect me to say that and not throw up afterwards?

Xander: No, come on, hear me out. So one evening years ago, snyder partook of your services. And then you were here in salem, at the hospital getting medical treatment, and he recognized you, which is the most convincing part of the whole lie, because who could forget having sex with you? But then he threatened you. He said he would expose your past if you didn’t agree to be his drug mule.

Gwen: So I’m to tell my father that I slept with that utterly repulsive man for money?

[Dramatic music] It’s not happening, it’s not happening, no.

Xander: Well, you told me to come up with a story, and i can’t think of a better one.

 

Gwen: I can. I tell him the truth, and I let the chips fall where they may.

 

Tripp: Allie is just being a good friend, trying to keep chanel from getting hurt.

Johnny: By convincing all of you that I’m some jerk who uses women?

Tripp: I never said that. But your sister does know you better than anyone, so as far as I know, she’s right.

Johnny: Look, I’m not saying I’m a saint, okay, but I’m not out to use chanel. I like her…a lot, and I thought that she liked me too, but now I have no idea if I’ll ever hear from her again.

Allie: I’m trying so hard to do the right thing. I really thought I was doing the right thing.

Chanel: By getting between me and your brother?

Allie: I couldn’t let him use you. When I knew you were at his house, all I could think was that I had to get over there. And then when I saw you guys going upstairs together, all I could think was that I had to stop you.

Chanel: What happened after I left?

Allie: Johnny let me have it, and he stormed off. And then I went home, and I had a long talk with nicole about everything. She told me that I had to be honest.

Chanel: About what?

Allie: About why it bothered me so much that my brother was involved with my best friend.

Chanel: And what did you say?

Allie: [Sighs] At first, I thought confronting johnny– I thought doing that really was just to protect you. I guess I didn’t realize consciously the real reasons that I was doing it. I don’t know, I felt it when you told me that you met a guy you liked, so maybe–maybe i should have known that I didn’t just go running over there because I was blindsided and worried and upset. Maybe I also did it because… I was jealous.

Xander: Gwen, you can’t just rush out of here. Come on, you got to think about this.

Gwen: Yeah, I know, and I want to tell jack the truth. This is gonna be such a huge weight off my shoulders, xander.

Xander: Right, but it could also be the end of your relationship with him.

Gwen: Yeah, but I just can’t live with this lie anymore. I can’t, and if he hates me, at least he’ll stop hating you.

Xander: I wouldn’t be too sure about that. I mean, I’ve known the real story about your miscarriage for months, and I didn’t say a word. He might end up just hating both of us.

[Sighs] On the bright side…

Gwen: There’s a bright side?

Xander: If jack does find out the truth, then there’s, you know, no need for us to…

Gwen: To what?

Xander: Well, I was gonna say there’s no need for us to not see each other, but then of course, we’re not seeing each other, are we?

Gwen: No, we’re not.

Xander: But yesterday when I asked you if that’s what you wanted, you seemed… open to the possibility.

Gwen: Are you saying this ’cause we just shagged?

Xander: No.

Gwen: Good. Because as I said, this is not why I came over here. I came over here to make sure that you could pay ej.

Xander: And as I said, I only kept you here because I wanted to ask you what you decided to tell your father.

Gwen: And now I’m leaving.

Xander: Okay, well, goodbye, gwen.

Gwen: Goodbye, xander.

Psoriatic arthritis, made my joints stiff,

Johnny: Look, I got to go talk to my grandma now, but I haven’t seen my sister since she went psycho, so maybe you can deliver a message for me.

Tripp: Yeah, and what’s that?

Johnny: Tell her to stay the hell out of my business from now on.

[Tense music]

 

Doug: Well, congratulations, you two.

Allie: Hi, thank you so much for coming. Chanel, you remember julie and doug?

Chanel: Of course. Nice to see you again.

Julie: Nice to see you, chanel. Wow, what scrumptious samples you ladies have. You must tell me what is the most heart-healthy thing on this table, and something light would be good for doug too.

Doug: I had a piece of devil’s food cake last night, and she’s trying to rein me in.

[Laughter]

Chanel: Well, I would go for the blueberry muffins. They’re made with whole wheat flour and olive oil, and they are fresh out the oven.

Allie: Oh, my god, the croissants.

Chanel: Oh, sorry, excuse us.

Julie: Excuse you. Excuse you. [Laughs]

Doug: Okay.

Julie: Wow.

Doug: I’m going for one of these.

Julie: Okay, here we go, darling.

[Laughs] All right. I guess it doesn’t matter just this once. After all, this is a day to celebrate, not to scold. Mmm! Mm. Yummy, huh?

Doug: Yeah, absolutely delicious.

Julie: Yes, absolutely. Oh, my, I’m so thrilled. I mean, our family recipe is gonna be available to everybody in salem right here in the square. I mean, it’s a– it’s a thrill. It’s a wonderful occasion. And remarkably, these doughnuts, they taste exactly like alice’S.

Doug: I’m sorry, darling, but who the heck is alice?

 

Jack: Hey.

Gwen: Hi there.

Jack: Hi. Hi, honey.

Gwen: Hi. Oh. How are doug and julie today?

Jack: Much better, thanks. Yeah, doug seems to be in his old self again. I’m just hoping that that whole episode was just an aberration.

Gwen: Me too.

Jack: And since they’re out, maybe–well, maybe you and i can finish that conversation.

Gwen: That’s actually why I came home. See, I think it’s time that you knew the truth about dr. Snyder and what he was holding over me.

[Knock at door]

Xander: [Exhales heavily]

Ej: I just called the courthouse. Bonnie lockhart was arraigned over an hour ago. Where’s my money?

Xander: I was just about to go get it.

Ej: Hmm, I don’t believe you.

Xander: You know, I still don’t understand why such a rich man cares so much about a million dollars.

Ej: I told you it’s the principle. I find it maddening that my hypocrite of a wife used my money to expose nicole’s infidelity when she was cheating on me.

Xander: What are you doing?

Ej: I gave you fair warning, and now I’m calling the judge. Expect to be in handcuffs shortly.

Xander: I just said I was gonna go get the money.

Ej: The only place you’re going, my friend, is jail.

Chad: Abby? Abigail?

Abigail: I’m right here.

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Rafe: I still have a pic of the perp’s license plate on my phone. I’ll text it to you as soon as I hang up. Okay.

[Cell phone beeps

Nicole: I just–I thought that you could be good for her, and you haveeen, and you wanna know what else I see?

Rafe: Hmm?

Nicole: She’s been good for you. And I do not want to get in the way of that. I really don’T.

Rafe: Okay, look, you just ended your marriage.

Nicole: And you and ava just started something. And it’s like I just said to you. This is working for you and for her, and I just think that–I just think that you both should see where it could go. What happened that night was not your fault. I made a choice, and I’m–

[Sighs] I am making a choice now. I will miss you like crazy, but I can’t see you for a while. It’S…it’s best this way.

Ava: You look like you lost your best friend.

Paulina: Everyone in this town thinks of me as your great auntie paulina, but you can call me grandma. Don’t forget. It’s our little secret. Oh! I didn’t hear you come in.

Abe: Yeah, I know. What did you just say?

Brady: Lani.

Lani: Hey.

Brady: What is going on? Why are the cops here?

Chloe: No one will tell us anything.

Lani: Well, I am so sorry to be the one to tell you this, but there was a murder here tonight.

Chloe: Oh, god.

Brady: Not my granddad.

Chloe: Not philip.

[Knock at door]

Gabi: Ugh, you know what? I’ll just– philip, what are you doing here?

Philip: Why the hell are you spying on me?

Gabi: What are you talking about?

Philip: My laptop froze up tonight, so I took it to it to get checked out. Guess what they found? A keylogger! And I know it was you that put it there.

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Lani: No. The victim’s name was calista lockhart.

Brady: Lockhart?

Lani: Bonnie’s sister-in-law.

Brady: David lockhart had a sister?

Lani: Apparently. She was shot upstairs in justin’s bedroom.

Brady: Do they know who killed her?

Lani: We took bonnie in for questioning, but that’s all I can tell you at the moment.

Chloe: Oh, my god. Justin and bonnie were supposed to get married today.

Brady: Yep.

Lani: Things didn’t go as planned. Typical salem wedding.

Chloe: Is the–is the body still upstairs?

Lani: No.

Chloe: Okay, well, I’m gonna go talk to philip then.

Lani: Oh, no. He’s not there.

Chloe: Do you know where he is?

Lani: I don’T. I was actually on my way out. The csi is wrapping things up, and they shouldn’t be there much longer.

Chloe: Okay. Thanks, lani.

Lani: I am so sorry for ruining your homecoming.

Chloe: Oh, my goodness. I cannot believe that a woman was murdered down the hall from my bedroom.

Brady: Which is exactly why you’re gonna come home with me tonight.

Eli: Hey.

Rafe: Hey.

Eli: We just booked bonnie lockhart. She’s in a holding cell. Man, that woman is a piece of work. Did she really think that she could hide a dead body in her fiancé’s bed, and no one would find out?

Rafe: Oh, come on. You can’t use the work “think” and bonnie in the same sentence.

Eli: I guess that’s true. Well, at least it all blew up before the ceremony. Justin dodged a bullet.

Rafe: And I guess the sister-in-law can’t say the same thing, huh?

Eli: [Mimics gunshot]

Rafe: Yeah. All right, listen, thanks again for handling that. I know that both you and lani were done with work and I called you back in, so I appreciate it, and I hope I didn’t pull you away from anything important.

Eli: No, no, we were just having dinner with paulina and abe.

Rafe: Oh. Sorry.

Eli: It’s all good. If anything, they were thrilled that we left and they got to spend some alone time with the twins.

Paulina: Oh. I thought you were doing the dishes.

Abe: Well, they’re done. So what did you say to the babies?

Paulina: Oh, you know, nighty-night, sleep tight.

Abe: I thought I heard you call yourself grandma.

Paulina: I did?

Abe: You did.

Paulina: Well, I, um– I guess I did.

Abe: Paulina, you know that you’re their great aunt and their grandmothers are valerie and tamara.

Paulina: I know that.

Abe: But why did you tell the– why’d you tell the kids to call you grandma?

Paulina: Abraham, I have a confession to make. I order my groceries online now.

Ava: Mind if I join you for a drink?

Nicole: Yeah, okay.

Ava: Great. I will catch up, and then I will pick up the next round.

Nicole: Oh, well, then please have a seat.

Ava: Thanks.

[Both laugh] Oh, and if things go according to plan, I will be able to get you your drinks for free in the near future.

Nicole: Really?

Ava: Yeah, well, I just–I’m hoping that julie will hire me as her new chef here. I just dropped off my résumé in her office.

Nicole: Oh, I thought you wanted me to hire you at basic black.

Ava: I did. But I just–I think it would be awkward given the circumstances.

Nicole: Ava, I think you’re using “circumstances” as a euphemism. What you think might be awkward is working for a woman who you thought tried to steal your man.

Eli: Nice picture.

Rafe: I was looking for a photo for the myers case, and it just kinda popped up. Okay?

Eli: Right.

Rafe: Don’t you have some paperwork to do?

Eli: No, no. My desk is clear. What’s up with you, though? Any more conversations with duke?

Rafe: I am deeply sorry that I ever shared that with you.

Eli: [Laughs] Look, man, I’m glad you felt comfortable enough to share it with me.

Rafe: Mm-hmm.

Eli: Seriously, man, you have a picture of you and nicole on your phone. You’re in a crappy mood. What, is ava still ticked off about you and nicole?

Rafe: No, actually. She’s not.

Eli: No?

Rafe: No. Because nicole and i are not gonna be seeing each other anymore.

Paulina: I’m sorry, but I need liquid courage.

Abe: Paulina? Are you okay?

Paulina: Not really. The reason that I wanted the babies to call me grandma is because… of tonight’s dinner.

Abe: Chicken milanese made you feel like a grandmother?

Paulina: Sort of. Sort of. I mean, when you got here this evening, I thought it was gonna be a disaster, but you were great. You started pulling food out of the fridge.

[Chuckles] And it was so much fun helping you cook. And then when eli and lani got here with those babies, you know, and, you know, spending time with our shared family just felt so comfortable, so right, and it got me thinking about the future and how you and I might get married someday.

Abe: Married?

Paulina: Yeah. That’s why, you know, I wanted them to call me grandma. Then I’d be their grandmother. By marriage, of course.

Abe: Of course.

Paulina: So that’s why I said they could call me grandma. You know me, always jumping the gun. Be good if you said something right about now. Abraham?

Chloe: Why would I go home with you?

Brady: Well, she just said that a woman was murdered right down the hall from you.

Chloe: Yeah, but I don’t think the police would let me stay here if there was any sort of danger, and you heard lani. They’ve got bonnie in custody.

Brady: What if justin gets her out? Bonnie seems to be going off the rails right now, and she does not like you at all.

Chloe: Hmm, I don’t really think that she would make bail and then come hunt me down and shoot me because, what, I didn’t get along with mimi in high school?

Brady: All right, well, forget about the physical danger. What about emotional? My god. I mean, you’re gonna try to sleep here tonight? Really? Knowing that a murder happened a couple doors down from you? It’s traumatic, don’t you think?

Chloe: Yeah, yeah. Brady, you–you’re right. Thank you. Thank you so much for being concerned with my mental health. I’m sure that it’s just a coincidence that the remedy proposed would keep me away from philip.

Brady: You really think I’d do something like that?

Chloe: Yeah, I know you’d do something like that. You literally just did something like that.

Brady: All right, all right. It was a stretch. Can’t blame a guy for trying.

Chloe: Yeah, actually, I can. Listen to me, brady. I don’t like being a rope in this tug-of-war between you and philip. It stopped being funny about two decades ago, and I want it to stop. Now.

Gabi: Philip, I have no idea who put that keylogger thing on your computer. I don’t even know what it is!

Philip: That’s too high tech for you? You put an app on your phone so you could remote control julie’s pacemaker. The keylogger’s a piece of cake for you!

Jake: Hey, watch it, okay?

Philip: No, no. She put a device on my computer to record every keystroke I make, and now you’re keeping track of my emails, my passwords, whatever I type?

Jake: You don’t know that.

Philip: I don’t?

Jake: No.

Philip: Well, the first time my laptop froze up was right after I caught you in my office. You said you needed to use mine because yours wasn’t working.

Gabi: It wasn’t, and the monthly reports were due. You said you didn’t mind.

Philip: I would’ve minded if I had known you were installing spyware on my laptop.

Gabi: Philip, I work for you. We’re on the same team.

Philip: Yeah, that’s you, a real team player.

Gabi: Why would I do this?

Philip: To control the company. My mother called, and she said that’s what you two were up to. But it’s over. You’re both fired. Before treating your chronic migraine,

Brady: Chloe, I would love to stop fighting with philip. I really would, and I’m sure that’s gonna happen very soon, as soon as the guy grows up.

Chloe: Oh, you mean like you have? I don’t really see a difference in your behavior now versus when you were in high school.

Brady: Chloe, I’m young at heart.

Chloe: Another one-liner. You know what, everything’s just a joke to you, brady. Especially my relationship with philip.

Brady: You said it, not me.

Chloe: And I don’t think that you see, or maybe you just don’t care, that you are laughing at me. Not with me, but at me.

Brady: No. Hey, that was not my intention.

Chloe: Yes, it was!

Brady: No, I didn’t mean to–

Chloe: You cooked up this whole business trip just to get me away from philip and alone with you. You used my job to make me do what you wanted to do just to one-up philip.

Brady: Chloe, I didn’t cook anything up, first of all. Second of all, it was a legitimate meeting, one in which we crushed, by the way. Thank you. We’re a wonderful team.

Chloe: Yeah, we’re a wonderful team when you’re the owner, the coach, and the quarterback. Listen, you may think that this is some sort of a romantic comedy, but this is my life that you are messing with, and my career, and it is not funny. And how I feel about philip is no concern of yours. That should’ve been your cue to just say “I’m sorry” and go home.

Brady: [Sighs]

Chloe: [Sighs]

Brady: I’m sorry. Chloe, I’M…I’m sorry. I will go. I will go. I just–I wanted to see my grandfather to make sure he was okay.

Chloe: Okay, but make it quick, ’cause I don’t want philip getting back here and us reliving some nightmare scenario like what happened at wilkes-barre.

Brady: As I recall, it was philip that barged in like some outraged husband in some french farce, but, you know– sorry, old habit.

Chloe: Yeah. Very, very old.

Gabi: Philip, you are making a huge mistake. Jake and I had nothing to do with that keylogger.

Philip: Oh, come on, i practically caught you red-handed.

Gabi: I would never betray you like that.

Philip: “I would never betray you like that.” That’s exactly what you did. You see something you want, you’d run over your own grandmother with a tractor to get it.

Gabi: You and I are friends. In fact, we were almost more than that.

Jake: Okay, thanks for the reminder.

Philip: So I’m gonna have your personal effects packed up and sent to you. I believe this is titan property.

Jake: Okay. Wait. Wait, wait. Just a minute. Think about this for a second. Gabi’s computer was acting up, right? That’s why she had to use your computer.

Philip: So she says.

Jake: Okay, so what if somebody put spyware on her computer too? It could be a company-wide hack, and if somebody put spyware on her computer, then that means–that proves that gabi is not the perpetrator but yet another victim. Call it; I’m sure they can check it out remotely.

Gabi: But what if the hacker was just trying to target philip?

Jake: Gabi, we’ve already lost our jobs. We’ve got nothing left to lose. Look, it’s just a theory, but if somebody is trying to hack your company and it’s not us, don’t you think you’d wanna know who it is?

Eli: It sounds like you and ava had a pretty intense fight, huh?

Rafe: Yeah, well, you know ava. She’s pretty easily worked up, and she’s kind of a jealous person, and my sister, gabi, has been poking at her, so yeah. It was intense.

Eli: What happened when you told nicole about the fight?

Rafe: Nicole was actually cool about it. She pretty much saw eye to eye with everything that ava thought.

Eli: Really?

Rafe: Mm-hmm, yeah. So much so that nicole thought it’d be a good idea that we not see each other, you know, until ava and I work things out, which I thought was a little bit extreme, but now I think maybe she’s right. Yeah, ava needs to know that I care about her more than nicole.

Eli: Well, I’m sure ava was happy to hear that.

Rafe: Yeah, she almost didn’t hear it. When I came home, lights at my place were out, and ava was sitting there with her suitcase packed.

Eli: That’s what you wanted to come home to.

Rafe: Mm-hmm. Yeah, yeah. It was the third intense relationship conversation that I had for the day.

Eli: My god. I know you were exhausted and ticked off.

Rafe: Yeah, I was, a little bit at first. You know, ’cause it seemed a little dramatic.

Eli: Mm-hmm.

Rafe: But then actually, I saw how hurt ava was, and she made it clear that she did not want to be with me if I wanted to be with nicole.

Eli: Is that what you told her?

Rafe: Well, I was– I was honest. I told her that my friendship with nicole had, you know, kinda become more than a friendship.

Eli: And how did she take that?

Rafe: Well, not great, as you can imagine, right? But I was able to convince ava that I wanted to be with her, not nicole.

Eli: And was that honest too?

Nicole: Rafe told me what you said about him, about me.

Ava: Look, I never said that–I never thought that you set out to get him, just that the two of you turned into more than just friends.

Nicole: Look, ava, I was nuts. I probably still am. And yes, I leaned on rafe way too much, and that wasn’t fair to you, but rafe was just being a friend to me. That’s all.

Ava: No, it wasn’T.

Nicole: Damn it. Look, rafe had no interest in me romantically. That was all in your head.

Ava: No, it isn’T.

Nicole: All right, you know what? Suddenly, I’m not very thirsty.

Ava: Nicole, it’s true! Rafe told me himself.

Abe: [Exhales]

Paulina: Why won’t you say something?

Abe: Are you thinking about us getting married?

Paulina: I should never have told you. Now I’ve scared you off.

Abe: No. No, you haven’T. The idea has crossed my mind.

Paulina: Are you telling me you wanna marry me? This is the sound of an asthma attack…

Rafe: Yeah, of course I was being honest. I care about ava, and I wanna make things work with her.

Eli: Even if it means giving up on nicole? She’s not married anymore.

Rafe: That doesn’t mean she wants to jump into another relationship. And besides, I don’t even know if she’s interested in this.

Eli: Maybe she is.

Rafe: Doesn’t matter. Okay? I have made up my mind, and that’s it.

Eli: Okay.

Rafe: Okay.

Eli: All right, it is what it is. Look, I’m–I’m happy for you and ava. It just sucks that you had to lose a friend in the process.

Nicole: Rafe said that?

Ava: He said that. I was ready to leave.

Nicole: What?

Ava: Look, I told him that i wanted to be with him, but not if he wanted to be with you. That’s when he admitted that I was right.

Nicole: I didn’t know.

Ava: Yeah. It’s the one time in my life that I wished I had been wrong and that it was actually all in my head.

Nicole: I’m so sorry.

Ava: It’s okay. It’s okay. We talked, honestly for once, and he told me that he would put those feelings behind him and that I was the one he wanted. So we kissed and we made up.

Nicole: Good. I’m glad.

Ava: Yeah. Like I said, you know, it was good because we talked and we were really honest with each other, and I’m just hoping that you and I can do the same thing.

Nicole: What do you mean?

Ava: Nicole, I need to know. How do you feel about rafe?

Brady: You’re right. I should not interfere in your personal business, chloe.

Chloe: Yeah, I know. I am right.

Brady: All right, then I’m just gonna go see if my granddad’s okay.

Chloe: Okay, well, give him my best.

Brady: I’ll do that. Chloe, listen. This is not a ploy. Are you gonna be okay here alone?

Chloe: Yeah. I’m okay.

Brady: Do you even know when philip is coming home?

Chloe: No, we haven’t spoken since wilkes-barre. He knew that I was upset with him, so he’s giving me some space, but I think that he’s learned his lesson.

Brady: Good.

Chloe: [Sighs] At least I hope he has.

Gabi: This isn’t gonna work. You can’t just bluff your way out of this like a poker game.

Jake: Trust me on this.

Gabi: When that it guy sees that my computer is clean, he’s gonna be convinced that I’m the hacker. It’s gonna blow up in our faces.

Philip: Thanks, gunther.

Gabi: Look, philip, it was just a thought.

Philip: You were right. They found a keylogger on her laptop too.

Jake: Meaning she’s not the one who hacked yours.

Philip: I’m gonna have it check out the computers of all the executives. So now the question is, who did this?

Jake: Dimera. Chad and ej are pissed I switched teams.

Philip: I wouldn’t put it past ’em.

Gabi: You know what, though? If they hacked gabi chic, it could be basic black, but I don’t see nicole doing something like this. Philip, wait, you don’t think…

Philip: It’s brady. To be a thriver

Abe: Well, I’m not saying that we should get married tomorrow, but I have thought about it.

Paulina: Well, I knew you’ve been married before, and I wasn’t sure if you ever wanted to do it again.

Abe: Yeah. Well, it’s been ten years since I lost lexie, and I still miss her.

Paulina: Of course you do. It was a happy marriage, wasn’t it?

Abe: For 20 years. But I told myself that if I ever got married again, it would have to be to someone very special.

Paulina: That doesn’t rule me out?

Abe: [Chuckles] You know, we’ve had some… we’ve had some rocky moments, but I feel the same way you feel about tonight. It just–it just felt right. And, well, if things keep going in this direction, I could see getting married.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Well, we’ll take it nice and easy. How about a week from thursday?

[Both laugh] Oh, abe. Wait, I just want you to know, I think that you are worth waiting for. Ooh.

[Both laugh] How about a week from friday?

[Both laugh]

Abe: Oh!

Nicole: Ava, I don’t feel that way about rafe.

Ava: Are you sure?

Nicole: Yes, I’m positive. Why do you keep asking me that?

Ava: It’s just that, you know, you and rafe, you were so close, and I just– I need to know where I stand.

Nicole: Yes, but I told him that we couldn’t see each other for a while because I was screwing things up for you guys, and I’m sorry about that, but you have–you don’t have to worry about me, at all.

Ava: Okay. I appreciate that. I do, and I do think it’ll be best for the time being for the two of you just not to see each other. And I’m sorry. I’m so sorry about that.

Nicole: Oh, please. Don’t be. Not seeing rafe is not a problem for me. Okay?

[Laughs]

[Uncomfortable laughter]

Gabi: [Sighs] My nerves are shot. I thought we were done for.

Jake: Oh, ye of little faith.

Gabi: Talk about faith. You put that spyware on my laptop, didn’t you? It was only you that could’ve done that. You were spying on me spying on philip.

Jake: I was protecting you. Remember all the time I spent at the mansion?

Gabi: Vividly.

Jake: Well, I finally figured out why the old man taught all the kids chess. He was teaching them to think of the move after the move after the present move.

Gabi: You put that keylogger on my laptop in case philip found the one I put on his.

Jake: I knew philip was going to accuse you first, so we had to be ready for him.

Gabi: Why didn’t you tell me?

Jake: I figured you already had enough on your plate.

Gabi: Or you like having the means to check up on me.

Jake: [Chuckling] Oh, gabi. You have a suspicious mind.

Gabi: Hell, I would’ve done the same thing. You know what, here’s to the man that saved our jobs. You’re lucky that I use a website to access the keylogger program, or else it would’ve found out that I’m the hacker when they checked my laptop.

Jake: What, you think I didn’t know that? It’s a pretty genius move.

Gabi: If you do say so yourself.

Jake: I do. In fact, it’s the move the future ceo of titan would make, don’t you think? Huh?

Gabi: [Scoffs]

Chloe: Hey. How’s victor?

Brady: He wasn’t resting. He just wanted to get away from the police. He was afraid that they would arrest him for excessive celebration.

Chloe: Oh, no, you’re not saying that he’s actually enjoying bonnie’s plight?

Brady: He said that watching bonnie be taken out of his house in handcuffs was as beautiful as the winged victory.

Chloe: Aw, the old sweetie.

[Both laugh]

Brady: Yeah, it’s justin I’m worried about, though.

Chloe: Yeah, today was supposed to be such a joyful day.

Brady: Yeah. Oh, my gosh, you know what– you know what a couple days from now is?

Chloe: Our wedding anniversary.

Brady: Yeah, it’s–yeah. I was very happy that day. And you–I remember lifting your veil, and your smile was very–it was beautiful.

Chloe: Brady.

Brady: And, uh, remember that night? The little cottage.

[Sighs] I know you remember that.

Chloe: Yeah, of course. Of course I remember.

Philip: Chloe, henderson just told me– you son of a bitch! Is struggling to manage your type 2 diabetes

Gabi: I am not gonna have this discussion with you again. I am the future ceo of titan. I planned this from the beginning.

Jake: And if not for me, that plan would’ve gotten us fired. Face it, like I said, I’m a genius.

Gabi: You know what’s genius? Me shifting blame so philip thinks it’s brady.

Jake: That was not a half bad pivot.

Gabi: It was brilliant, especially after that email that philip drafted. He’s already crazy jealous of brady. Did you see the look in his eye when I said that it was brady behind that spyware?

Jake: Yeah. He looked mad enough to kill.

Philip: I know what you did, and you’re never gonna get away with it.

Chloe: Philip, please, please, do not do this. Brady just gave me a lift home. When we got here, there was cops everywhere.

Philip: I’m not talking about him stalking you. I’m talking about him trying to take away my company.

Chloe: What?

Philip: He put spyware on my computer…

Brady: No.

Philip: And gabi’s too.

Brady: Philip, no, I did not.

Philip: Don’t deny it. You were trying to undermine me.

Brady: You’re doing that all on your own.

Philip: My lawyers are looking into it, brady, and once we have the proof, I’m gonna put your ass in prison for corporate espionage.

Brady: Philip, you’re not gonna find any proof because i didn’t do it.

Chloe: Okay, brady, please, can you just give us a moment alone?

Brady: Sure, I’d love to. I don’t need this. Philip, you should consider getting some help, man.

Philip: You’re gonna pay for this!

Chloe: Philip.

Philip: You heard what he did. You have to stop working for him. Now.

Eli: Hey.

Lani: Hi.

Eli: How are the kids? Did they give aunt paulina and abe any trouble?

Lani: Nope. Not at all. When I picked them up, they were in a really good mood.

Eli: Well, it is a pleasure to spend time with our babies.

Lani: If only all children were as perfect as ours. You want a beer?

Eli: Yes, I want a beer. Oh, okay.

Lani: How was the station?

Eli: Oh, bonnie is a mess.

Lani: I cannot believe that she stole a million dollars and shot her sister-in-law. Like, what was the reason for it?

Eli: I don’t know. She clammed up in the car.

Lani: Yeah, but what did rafe say?

Eli: Well, I gave him the file, but he seemed distracted.

Lani: Rafe is never distracted.

Eli: He’s dealing with some personal issues, but I think he’s got it all settled out now.

Rafe: Ava.

Ava: Hey. Hi.

Rafe: Nicole.

Nicole: Rafe.

Ava: Well, this is a surprise.

Rafe: Well, yeah, I figured you’d be dropping off your résumé and thought I’d stop by and maybe we could have dinner, but I’m interrupting.

Nicole: No, no. You’re not.

Rafe: No?

Nicole: Actually, I was just leaving. Thank you for the drink.

Ava: It’s my pleasure. It was good to see you.

Nicole: You too. Have a nice dinner.

Ava: Thanks.

Rafe: Thanks. Okay. As someone who resembles someone else…

Eli: So how does it feel to be back on the job?

Lani: Exhausting. I am just so glad that aunt paulina and dad made dinner and it saved us from pigging out on stakeout food.

Eli: Yeah, dinner was nice. Pleasant. I’m glad that paulina and abe worked things out and got back together.

Lani: Yeah.

Paulina: I never thought this evening would turn out so well.

Abe: Well, I knew.

Paulina: Hmm?

Abe: Mm-hmm. You know, life has many more surprises with you around.

Paulina: Is that good?

Abe: Oh, that is very, very good.

Paulina: [Laughs]

Abe: I love you.

Paulina: I love you, too.

Gabi: We have to keep pushing philip to go after brady. He’s gonna take it too far, and then that’s when victor’s gonna fire him.

Jake: And we’ll be right there ready to take over.

Gabi: To victory.

Jake: To us.

Chloe: You want me to quit my job.

Philip: Look, what brady did is illegal. You don’t wanna get mixed up with that guy when I take him down.

Chloe: You don’t have any proof.

Philip: Not yet.

Chloe: I don’t think he did it.

Philip: I know he did.

Chloe: Okay, well, I’m not quitting until you can prove it.

Philip: Well, that’s up to you.

Chloe: Oh, well, that’s very nice of you to acknowledge that.

Philip: But when it turns out that I’m right, I want you to leave that job and brady for good.

Chloe: Okay, but if you are wrong, I don’t want to hear a word about brady ever again. Okay?

Philip: Deal.

Brady: Fancy seeing you here.

Nicole: Oh. I thought you were in new york.

Brady: I was. Chloe and I, we closed the deal. With the client. With the client.

Nicole: Great, great.

Brady: How you doing? You look kinda down.

Nicole: That’s why I’m eating my feelings.

Brady: You mind if I get in on that? Thank you.

Nicole: Mm-hmm.

Rafe: So what were you and nicole talking about?

Ava: Oh, well, she was just telling me how she never wants to come between the two of us, and I was thanking her for stepping out of the picture. You still okay with that?

Rafe: Yeah. I told you I was. Maybe we can just put this old topic to rest?

Ava: Of course. I am gonna go freshen up.

Rafe: All right.

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Jake: Oh, what a day! You know, there’s a certain poetry to rebuilding a 1969 ford mustang boss 429 engine, but trying to find the magic in a titan spreadsheet? I swear, if I have to look at another one of those quarterly sales reports, I just might kill someone.

Gabi: Mm-hmm.

Jake: What’s up with you? You split early. Half day?

Gabi: Hardly; I have been spying on philip’s laptop. Less distractions here. And I finally have exactly what I need to bring him down.

Philip: “To brady V. Black, basic black. From philip R. Kiriakis, ceo of titan industries. Re: Our recent meeting in wilkes-barre, pennsylvania. Dear mr. Black, per this document, I respectfully request that you cease and desist… from trying to seduce chloe when you know she’s in a relationship with me. You’re a pathetic piece of slime son of a bitch who will pay the price if you don’t keep your damn hands off my woman.”

[Exhales]

Belle: Philip did what? No, I totally understand. You have every right to feel that way, chloe. Yeah, I’ll talk to him. Right now? I, um… yeah, I can go right now.

Shawn: [Whispers] What?

Belle: No, no, no, no, chloe, everything’s gonna be okay. Of course I’ll tell you. Okay, love you too. Bye.

Shawn: What was that all about?

Belle: [Sighs]

Justin: Bonnie.

Bonnie: Hm?

Justin: Something wrong?

Bonnie: [Chuckles] What could be wrong? Marrying a dreamboat like you? I’m sorry, where were we?

Matrimony should be entered into solemnly and with reverence and honor. Therefore, if any person here objects to this union, speak now or forever hold your peace.

Xander: I have an objection.

Justin: What are you doing here?

Xander: Your blushing bride stole a million dollars from me, and I want it back.

Steve: [Scoffs] Okay, whatever issue you think you have will have to wait for another time. Now get out.

Xander: Oh, I’m not going anywhere, mate. Don’t worry, this won’t take long.

Justin: Xander, leave. Now.

Xander: You’re gonna wanna hear this, cuz. I guarantee it. You might even thank me.

Kayla: What’s this about?

Xander: Glad you asked. Quite simple, really. I had a briefcase full of cash in my room which has gone missing. And the only person that could’ve taken it is bonnie.

Justin: Why would bonnie be in your room?

Xander: Oh, I can think of one million reasons. But why don’t you ask her?

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Shawn: So what, you’re just leaving?

Belle: Where is my phone?

Shawn: It’s in your hand.

Belle: Oh, duh. Thank you.

Shawn: I mean, hold on. I’m confused; I thought we were having dinner.

Belle: We are. I’m just gonna go over to titan for two seconds.

Shawn: Ugh, to see philip.

Belle: Chloe asked me to talk to him about this boneheaded move he just made.

Shawn: Oh, what boneheaded move now?

Belle: Ugh, well, for starters, he completely ignored my advice and got on the titan jet–

Shawn: Okay, never mind. Never mind. I take it back. I don’t want to hear about it. Unless it involves a crime and I get to go over and happily arrest him, I don’t want to hear it.

Belle: Well, there’s no crime. Well, there’s a crime of the heart, I guess.

Shawn: Can’t chloe just handle her own relationship issues?

Belle: Yes, of course she can, but she asked me to go, and what kind of friend would I be if I didn’t have her back? Listen, it’s only gonna be a few minutes. Order the mozzarella sticks and I’ll be back before you’re done. Oh, and will you order me a burger with swiss and no onions?

Shawn: Mm-hmm.

Belle: Okay.

Shawn: “Crime of the heart,” my ass.

Lani: Babies are sound asleep.

Eli: And I just paid the nanny.

Lani: Whoo, we are so lucky we found her. Especially since she’s giving us this two-for-one deal.

Eli: Yeah, she’s really great with them, and I think the twins like her as well.

Lani: Mm, they do.

Eli: So how was your first day back on the job?

Lani: It was great. But, um, I do have to admit that I really missed jules and carver.

[Chuckles] And every break I had, I just– I found myself looking at their pictures on my phone.

[Both chuckle]

Eli: Well, if you want, we can stand over their cribs and monitor every move they make while they sleep.

Lani: Oh, can we?

Eli: Okay, okay. Hey, whatever mama wants.

Lani: [Chuckles]

Bonnie: This is just–

[Scoffs] Your room?

Xander: Come on, bonbon, don’t be coy.

Justin: Bonnie, did you go to xander’s room?

Bonnie: Um, yes, I did. But to invite this lunkhead to our wedding.

Justin: Why would you do that?

Bonnie: Because he’s family. Victor refused to come and none of your sons could make it on such short notice, so I thought inviting your cousin would be a nice surprise.

Xander: The only surprise was you running off with all my cash. Although, knowing your history, that’s not really that much of a surprise, is it?

Justin: Xander, you stop–

Steve: Whoa, whoa, whoa.

This is obviously a private matter. I will, uh, give you some time.

Kayla: Xander seems to have a newfound habit of crashing private parties and making scandalous claims.

Xander: Ah, but in the case of nicole and eric’s anniversary party, which is what I assume you’re alluding to, I merely stated fact. And that party is strangely relevant because that’s how I earned the million dollars in question. And in that case, my “scandalous claim” was true. Just as it is in this case. Isn’t that right, bonnie?

Bonnie: Please just leave.

Steve: I’ll show you out.

Justin: Wait, wait, wait. I want to clear this up.

Xander: Now that’s more like it, cuz.

Justin: So did you actually witness bonnie taking your money?

Xander: I didn’T.

Steve: Okay, you see? This is total bull.

Xander: If you would let me finish. I was in the shower exfoliating when I thought I heard someone come into the room. Ah, you guys don’t exfoliate?

Justin: So you thought you heard bonnie enter your room?

Xander: I know I did.

Justin: How can you be so sure?

Xander: Because I set my keycard on the desk next to the door like I always do, but when I came out of the shower, it was on a side table. Obviously, bonnie swiped it when she came to invite me to these proceedings, then she slipped back in and helped herself to my money.

Justin: That is pure conjecture.

Xander: It’s nothing but the truth, counselor. Of course, I understand why you’d want fair compensation to marry this woman, but you’re gonna have to find some other sucker to pay bonnie’s dowry.

Bonnie: No, don’t–don’T. Don’T. Just–

Justin: Is any of what xander’s saying true?

[Dramatic music]

 

[Keycard beeping]

Bonnie: Oh, thank god.

[Water running] Oh!

[Chuckles]

[Knocking at door] Who are you gonna believe? Xander cook, a common criminal? Or the woman you love and are about to marry? To be a thriver

Eli: All right, red vines, vinegar chips, couple sodas.

Lani: Uh… [Chuckles] This is not dinner, babe. This is stake-out food.

Eli: That’s because we’re going on a stake-out. Detective grant, you and I, we’re gonna walk in–tiptoe. We’re gonna walk in, tiptoe into the nursery…

Lani: Mm-hmm?

Eli: And we have two special persons of interest in there that we’re gonna monitor.

Lani: Kay, do you want to brief me on our subjects?

Eli: Absolutely. The first suspect: Jules grant, aka “salem’s angel.” She does, like, this cute thing with her lip. Like, she curls her lip. It’s the cutest thing that you ever saw in your whole life. And the second suspect: Carver grant, aka “cc.”

Lani: “Cc?”

Eli: “Cute and cuddly.” What? He does this thing where he stretches his arms up when he sleeps, and he loves a good game of peekaboo.

Lani: Mm.

Eli: Yeah.

Lani: You noticed all that?

Eli: Of course. Detective grant here. I am a highly trained professional at watching the human nature. You know? But don’t trip. I got you. I’ll teach you everything I know.

Lani: Oh, okay, thanks.

Eli: Yeah, you’re welcome. Of course; it’s your first day back on the job. I gotta ease you back into it.

Lani: Mm-hmm. I like the sound of that. But, um… the vinegar chips are mine.

Eli: I thought I was about to get a kiss, but nope, these are–seniority.

Lani: What?

Eli: So they’re mine.

Lani: No, I am the mother of your–

Eli: No, these are my chips.

[Phones beeping]

Lani: [Chuckles]

Paulina: I just texted both eli and lani in case one of them doesn’t see it. Well, we better get started cooking.

Abe: Oh, I guess you can’t get enough of them, huh?

Paulina: Actually, I can’T.

[Both chuckle] Oh, what, you– oh, you wanted it to be just us tonight?

Abe: Well, no. I love eating together with lani and eli, but we did just spend labor day weekend together.

Paulina: That’s why i invited them over. We need to rehash everything that happened.

Abe: That could take a while. That was a pretty eventful weekend.

Paulina: Mm-hmm, which we can dine out on for years, starting tonight. And I know this is lani’s first day back to work from maternity leave, so I told them “bring the kids.”

Abe: Well, that was very thoughtful.

Paulina: Oh, I can tell from the look on your face you do not like this idea.

Abe: You know, I– I just think that they– they just might be exhausted.

[Phone beeps]

Paulina: Oh, from lani. “We’d love to come. We’ll bring dessert.” See? See that? They can’t get enough of us either.

[Laughs] Oh, let’s go. Let’s go get– get going on that chicken milanese.

[Chuckles]

Abe: Couldn’t we just order pizza?

Gabi: Well, apparently, philip took the titan jet to wilkes-barre.

Jake: Oh, pennsylvania, my home state? What the hell’s in wilkes-barre? I mean, aside from that actor from “the breakfast club.” You know, the really good-looking one? What the hell was his name?

Gabi: Jake, jake, please.

Jake: What?

Gabi: Focus.

Jake: Okay, okay, sorry. So tell me, what’s in wilkes-barre?

Gabi: Brady and chloe.

Jake: Wow. Well, that just got a hell of a lot more interesting.

Gabi: And apparently, they had the dimera jet, which had some mechanical issues. They got stranded out there for the night, and philip flew out there, caught them together in bed.

Jake: [Laughs]

Philip: I’m kind of busy.

Belle: Yeah, you’re kind of an idiot.

Philip: What?

Belle: I just hung up the phone with chloe. What the hell, philip? After I gave you, like, a million reasons why it was a stupid idea to go after chloe and brady, you got on a private jet anyway?

Philip: And caught them in bed together.

Belle: Oh, please. Nothing happened. Because chloe is with you.

Philip: They were spooning, belle; if I hadn’t gotten there when I did, god knows what would’ve happened. Although it’s not too hard to guess. What else did chloe say?

Belle: She’s pretty ticked off that you don’t trust her.

Philip: I don’t know how many times I have to say this. Of course I trust chloe, but there’s not a chance in hell that I trust brady. Especially after this latest stunt.

Xander: Not surprised that you’d resort to name-calling, bonnie. But for your information, I’m not a criminal, and any crimes I allegedly committed could never be called “common.” And it’s a bit risky, isn’t it? Invoking my reputation when you have quite the reputation yourself.

Justin: Bonnie is not that person anymore! She’s changed.

Steve: Yeah, but you haven’T. I know for a fact that you’ve been running drugs.

Xander: Oh, you’re late to the party, pal. Those charges have all been dismissed. Da had no proof.

Justin: And you have no proof of these absurd allegations against bonnie, so get the hell out of here now.

Xander: Fine, I’ll just go upstairs and get what I came for. Best wishes and all that, yeah?

Bonnie: No, wait, wait! You can’t go up there.

Xander: Why not?

Kayla: Why can’t he go upstairs?

Calista: You ready to go to hell, bonnie?

Bonnie: Let’s just see who gets there first!

[Both grunting]

[Muffled gunshot]

[Groans]

Kayla: Oh, my gosh. Bonnie, what happened?

Bonnie: Oh, you mean the feathers. Um, oh, gosh. They just don’t make pillows the way they used to. I was just trying to fluff one up, and it just exploded on me.

Kayla: And calista?

Bonnie: Oh, uh, it’s the darndest thing. She said she wasn’t feeling well and she just keeled right over. You can’t go up there because of calista.

Xander: Who the hell is calista?

Kayla: Bonnie’s sister-in-law.

Justin: Bonnie.

Bonnie: Huh?

Justin: What is going on with you and calista? Okay, we’re not gonna ask for

Abe: All right, that was pretty good, I gotta tell you. Oh, man, you know, um– I’d like to propose a toast.

Paulina: Hmm?

Abe: Yes, to a team effort.

Paulina: Oh, well, you did most of the work, but I’ll drink to that.

[Both chuckle] Where’d you learn your way around the kitchen like that?

Abe: Ah, well, it was necessity at first. You know, when I was a bachelor, during my bachelor days…

Paulina: Uh-uh.

Abe: I had to improvise. It was either that or eat take-out every night, and–so I enjoyed it. Started watching the food channel from time to time. Yeah, reading recipes.

Paulina: Well, I am impressed.

Abe: [Chuckles] Well, you know, why eat take-out when it’s so easy and enjoyable to create a meal and you savor it with a nice glass of wine?

Paulina: You are speaking my language.

[Both chuckle]

Abe: Well, you know, we have the hors d’oeuvres, they’re all done, dinner’s in the oven, and we’re waiting on eli and lani to bring the dessert so…I think we have everything covered.

Paulina: Well, I’m afraid that I can’t wait that long for something sweet.

Abe: Oh. Oh, well, let’s see.

[Chuckles] I am so glad that I wore this apron.

Paulina: You and me both.

[Both laugh] Ooh, a man that can cook in the kitchen and sizzle in the bedroom. You know something? You’re quite a catch, abraham carver.

Abe: Thank you, ms. Paulina price.

Paulina: Mm-hmm. Oh.

Abe: But for the record, I’m the one who caught you.

[Chuckles]

Belle: What is this?

Philip: Just a little memo to brady. “I’ve warned you to stay away from chloe more than once. If you’re not gonna listen, you better start looking over your shoulder because I will come after you.”

Belle: Philip!

Philip: “I will hurt you. I will keep hurting you until you get it through your head that chloe’s mine. And if you decide you want chloe more than life itself, that can be arranged!”

Belle: Okay, this is enough.

Philip: I’m just getting started.

Belle: All right, philip, I mean it. If you’re not careful, all this anger that you’re feeling towards brady is gonna bring you down.

Gabi: Philip’s anger towards brady’s gonna be his downfall. Look.

Jake: Memo to brady? What happened to the memo he was writing to the head of legal?

Gabi: Do you even listen to anything I say?

Jake: I do, but you’re just so damn hot, I just get distracted.

Gabi: No, we need to pay attention to this. Please listen. That keylogger that I installed in philip’s computer, it is showing me everything in real time. This is happening right now, and it is nasty. You need to read this. Right there.

Jake: “If I ever catch you near a bed with chloe again, I’m gonna cut off your”– whoa! Ow, oh!

Gabi: Mm-hmm.

Jake: Whoo!

Gabi: Crazy, right?

Jake: That brings me back to my wise guy days. I mean, that, that right there, is some next level anger.

Gabi: Right. Now we just have to get philip to act on that anger. See, once he’s proven that he’s this jealous maniac that might even resort to violence, victor will fire him, and then I can take over.

Jake: Or me.

Gabi: We just have to wait for the right moment. Or create it. I mean, I vote for being proactive.

Jake: So what, you’re saying trigger philip to go off on brady?

Gabi: I guarantee it’ll be a cinch.

Jake: Yeah, maybe. But if we’re not careful, someone could get killed.

Bonnie: Calista drowned herself in mimosas and passed right out, and she’s upstairs sleeping it off. Kayla, you saw her, didn’t you?

Xander: Then I promise I’ll be very quiet.

Bonnie: No, no. No, no!

Justin: What the hell? This is the sound of an asthma attack…

Eli: One strawberry rhubarb pie.

Paulina: Thank you, sweetie. Now what’d you get for everyone else?

[Laughs] These precious little dolls, oh.

Lani: I hope you don’t mind that we brought them. We couldn’t get a sitter, and we couldn’t ask julie and doug to take them again tonight.

Paulina: Did I not tell you to bring them? And we want them here, don’t we? My angels. And of course, you couldn’t impose on doug and julie. I mean, they’ve done enough already, those two. Taking these twins for labor day weekend.

Eli: Something smells good.

Paulina: Ah-ha! Credit where it’s due. Your father, he just swept in here and used his culinary magic and saved me from ordering pizza.

Eli: “Kiss the cook,” huh? You’re gonna have to settle for a fist bump from me.

Abe: Thank you for saying that.

[All chuckling] Now, we all spent a wonderful, wonderful weekend together. There you are, my dear. And as paulina said, we can’t get enough of you.

Lani: Same here, obviously.

[Laughs]

Abe: Well, we’re so glad that you two could make it tonight.

Paulina: Yes, we are, and as I was telling abraham, we’ve got a lot of rehashing to do. I mean, did we have a labor day weekend to write home about or what?

Lani: I’d say it was one for the books.

Paulina: Oh, yes.

Abe: Yes.

Eli: Cheers.

Abe: Cheers.

Xander: Sorry to intrude. Just a quick look around, and I’ll let you rest in peace. There you are!

Bonnie: No–drop it!

Xander: Not a chance.

Bonnie: No, no, no, it’s not what you think!

Xander: It’s exactly what I think.

Bonnie: Those are for my honeymoon. It’s my unmentionables–

Xander: This is the money you stole.

Bonnie: You can’t have it.

Xander: Think this through, bonnie. You’re about to marry the man you love, a man who’s much too good for you. So let this go. Let me take what is mine, and we’ll both have our happily ever afters. And we’ll never mention this again.

Bonnie: You’re right. Take it. Huh?

[Gasps]

Xander: What are you doing with a gun?

Justin: Yeah, bonnie. What are you doing with a gun?

Jake: I’m just saying, our boy phil, he’s a powder keg. Spilling blood all over the page, meaning if we’re not careful, something could go seriously wrong.

Gabi: What, like murder? I mean, you really think that philip has the guts to murder brady? If we’re lucky, it’s just gonna be some loud, public confrontation, maybe a fist or two thrown. Everyone’s gonna find out that philip is this unhinged, jealous maniac. And we can back it up with a trail of flame emails fired off to brady.

Jake: That’ll definitely go against his ceo image.

Gabi: But there’s more.

Jake: Oh, god. I’m almost afraid to ask.

Gabi: I was doing some research, internal titan documents. And philip, when he first started, he was laundering mob money through the company, and xander ratted him out.

Jake: Okay, and xander ended up on the streets, and not philip, so what does that tell you? Family protects family.

Gabi: Yes, but if philip hurts family, like, assaults brady, victor might come down hard on him with some tough love. You like?

Jake: Let’s do it. Let’s find a way to push philip to the brink of that edge.

Belle: If you send that email, you will regret it.

Philip: And why is that?

Belle: Oh, what? You can’t figure it out? Because there’ll be an electronic trail of potentially prosecutable threats, and that’ll play right into brady’s hands. Philip, this is exactly what brady wants you to do. He wants you to blow up so he can use it against you, both professionally and personally, so you need to be smarter than this. You’ve got chloe. Just enjoy it. Be happy. Look, I know that you just needed to vent, and that’s why you would write such hateful and ugly threats, but now that you’ve gotten it out of your system, you need to delete the email.

Philip: [Sighs] Right. It is ugly and hateful. I probably shouldn’t send it. But I’m gonna send it anyway. I order my groceries online now.

Belle: [Scoffs] Oh, my god. You did not just send that email.

Philip: Actually, it didn’t go through. What the hell? It froze again! What the hell is going on with my computer?

Belle: Ah, the fates have finally intervened to save you from yourself.

Kayla: I don’t understand any of this.

Steve: You know what I think? I think everything’s gonna work itself out, one way or another. At least we have a minute so i can tell you how beautiful you look.

Kayla: [Chuckles]

Steve: You’re as beautiful as you were on our wedding day.

Kayla: Which one?

Steve: All of them.

Kayla: [Laughs]

Steve: I know what you’re thinking. She’s the same old bonnie lockhart. Once a thief, always a thief.

Kayla: You know, it’s just the way that she talked about justin. You know, their future, how much he means to her. I was really convinced that she had changed and that she loved justin too much to risk what they have.

Steve: I hope you’re right about that, sweetness.

Xander: Well, isn’t it obvious? She was gonna use that gun at the salem inn to rob me.

Justin: Is this true?

Bonnie: No, it’s not. I did not take a gun to xander’s room.

Xander: I won’t speak for you, cousin, but I’m not inclined to believe a word that comes out of this woman’s mouth. She’s probably already pilfered who knows how many thousands.

Justin: Bonnie, what the hell is going on? What is going on?

Bonnie: Can we just go somewhere else, please? Somewhere else. Let calista sleep.

Xander: Your sister-in-law sleeps like the dead. All this ruckus and she hasn’t even moved a hair.

Justin: [Sighs] You sure she’s okay?

Eli: Well, while we’re all here having enjoyed a truly wonderful meal, I’d like to make a toast to my beautiful wife. First day back on the job.

Lani: Ah.

Paulina: Oh, honey. Honey, I was wondering…

Lani: What, auntie?

Paulina: Well…I know you love your job…

Lani: Mm-hmm.

Paulina: I mean, and I’m proud of you for being so good at it, but being a cop, that’s dangerous, obviously, but you’re a mom now. I mean, you got those little beauties to think about.

Lani: Auntie?

Paulina: Mm-hmm.

Lani: You are starting to sound like my mom now.

Paulina: Well, I’m just saying that these days with your babies, they’re so precious.

Lani: I know, auntie. And I thought long and hard about going back to the department, but I realized that I want my kids to see that–

Eli: How much a badass detective you are. That’s what.

[Laughter]

[Cell phone rings]

Lani: Detective price. Where? When? Yeah, we’re on our way. That was rafe. We’re needed on a case.

Paulina: Right now?

Lani: Yeah. Right now, unfortunately. I’m so sorry we have to cut the evening short. It’s been so great.

Abe: Well, don’t worry about it, honey.

Lani: Ah, the twins. Do you two mind watching them tonight? Hopefully we won’t be too late.

Abe: Oh, do we mind?

Paulina: No, we’d love to, and don’t worry. We will hold off on dessert until you get back.

Lani: Okay.

Eli: Thank you both.

Paulina: Uh-huh.

Abe: All right, my man.

Paulina: I’m so sorry. Oh, I was having such a good time.

Lani: I know.

Paulina: Oh. Mm. You be safe out there, okay?

Lani: Auntie…

Paulina: Okay?

Lani: Don’t worry. We’ll be okay. Okay?

Paulina: Mm-hmm.

Lani: Love you.

Paulina: Love you.

Eli: See y’all later.

Lani: Bye.

Abe: See you.

Justin: Bonnie…

Bonnie: [Sighs] No, justin, please.

Justin: [Gasps] Is struggling to manage your type 2 diabetes

Philip: Gunther in it is checking out whatever bug’s bitten my computer. He’s a whiz. Hopefully he can find the problem.

Belle: Well, I hope he doesn’T.

Philip: Since when are you against freedom of expression?

Belle: Since it could land you in a world of trouble.

Philip: I know what I’m doing.

Belle: Oh, please. You are running on rage right now, and that is not going to end well. You really need to listen to me and just cool off, or you are gonna lose chloe. And everything that’s important to you.

[Cell phone rings]

Philip: Hey, gunther. That was quick. You found what on my laptop?

Gabi: So weird. No, philip never sent that email. He hasn’t typed a single thing in 20 minutes.

Jake: Maybe he took a break. Maybe you should take a break. I know you said you don’t like distractions, but…

Gabi: What did you have in mind?

Jake: I don’t know, was thinking maybe you can spend a little less time with your software and a little more time with my–

Gabi: Shh.

[Both laugh]

Kayla: It’s so unfair. If justin has his heart handed to him again at another wedding…

Steve: I know, baby.

Kayla: It just can’t be true. That’s all there is to it.

Steve: I hope you’re right. But what I don’t understand is, why would xander make up that entire story about the money?

Xander: Oh, do you mean this money?

Kayla: Where’s bonnie?

Xander: Upstairs. Undoubtedly batting her baby blues at justin and spinning some sob story about how innocent she is, but she’s guilty as hell. And she’s gonna pay for what she did. I called the cops.

Kayla: Why did you do that? I mean, you have your money. Why’d you call the police?

Xander: The woman had a gun. She could’ve shot me. But now it seems like the groom is the one who dodged a bullet.

Justin: She’s been shot. Bonnie. Bonnie. What have you done?

Bonnie: I can explain.

Justin: You stole $1 million. Your sister-in-law is dead in our bed. How do you explain that?

Lani: We would like to hear that answer too. On the outside, I looked fine.

[Laughter]

[Knocking at door]

Jake: Ah, don’t get it.

Gabi: I won’T.

[Knocking at door] Okay, you know what? Let me–hold on. Hold on.

[Sighs] Philip. What are you doing here?

Philip: Why the hell are you spying on me?

[Door clicks]

Belle: I’m back.

Shawn: Ah, perfect timing. I just polished off the mozzarella sticks, and our burgers should be out here any minute.

Belle: Good.

Shawn: So how did things go with philip?

Belle: Oh, well, he was just as stubborn and irrational as usual. It just makes me so…

Shawn: Okay, never mind, never mind, never mind. Actually, I don’t wanna hear it. You know what? I don’t care. Sorry. I don’T.

Belle: You know what? You’re right. You shouldn’t care. And I’m really, really sorry that I left you like that.

Shawn: It’s okay. ‘Cause I just finished a nice long video chat with our daughter.

Belle: [Gasps] You talked to claire? Aww. I hate that I missed that. I really need to catch up with her.

Shawn: Well, you will have a lot of time to do that when we’re in joburg.

Belle: What?

Shawn: Yeah, the way I passed the time while you were gone is, yeah, I just, you know, booked us a couple of round-trip tickets to go see her.

Belle: Seriously?

Shawn: Mm-hmm, and I even splurged on business class.

Belle: [Laughing] Oh, my– I am so excited! We’re going to south africa! Yay!

Shawn: Business class.

Belle: [Laughs]

Bonnie: [Crying]

Eli: Bonnie lockhart, you’re under arrest for suspicion of murder and robbery.

Bonnie: [Sobbing] Justin… I’m sorry.

Eli: Let’s go. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in the court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be provided for you…

[Dramatic music]

Paulina: Your granddaddy abe, bless his heart, is finishing up the dishes, so that gives the three of us a chance to catch up, huh? Precious angels.

[Babies cooing] Everybody in town thinks of me as your great auntie paulina. But you can call me grandma.

[Chuckles] But don’t forget, it’s our little secret.

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Jack: There. You know, I’m thinking we should–I’m gonna get you to the er. You were in that freezer for a good half hour, and you’re still shivering.

Julie: I’m not going anywhere until we find doug.

Jack: We will find him. I promise you.

Julie: Well, how? How? He’s not answering my voicemails. He’s not answering my texts. Oh, my god. I think I know what’s happened!

Kayla: I don’t understand why bonnie is there with calista getting ready. She was supposed to be here.

Steve: Well, she said something about getting hung up at the manicurist, and it would be faster for her to get ready here. That’s why I’m calling. Bonnie needs her makeup bag.

Kayla: I guess we’re on our way then.

[Cell phone beeps]

Justin: What was that about? What’s going on with bonnie?

Kayla: I have no idea.

Gwen: Bonnie lockhart? What was she doing here?

Xander: She and justin are getting married today. She invited me to the wedding.

Gwen: Why?

Xander: Well, she said she wanted me to represent the kiriakis family, because victor and all the others refused to attend.

Gwen: It’s a bit odd, don’t you think?

Xander: Yeah, I thought so too. It actually reminded me that she did volunteer at the last second to be sarah’s maid of honor.

Gwen: But still, do you think that that was all just a pretense so she could just come in here and steal the $1 million from your briefcase?

Xander: Well, yeah, I would, except for the fact that I saw her leave without it.

Bonnie: Give me the gun, girl.

Calista: Fine.

[Sighs]

Bonnie: All right. You did the first part. Now hand it over.

Calista: I’m sorry, bonnie, but you’re not getting the gun. You are getting the bullet.

Bonnie: Hold on. What are you talking about? I gave you the $1 million you think I stole from your husband.

Calista: Oh, you did steal from harrison. You stole his buddy bucks, and then you stole his life. And now you’re gonna pay with yours!

Bonnie: No. You can’t do this. I’m marrying the man of my dreams. No. It’s my wedding day.

Calista: Well, then I got your “something new” right here. A bullet through the heart.

Bonnie: No. Please. Please, calista!

Calista: Forget about becoming bonnie kiriakis. Today, you die.

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Gwen: Right, so you’re saying that bonnie didn’t take the money.

Xander: But she must’ve. She was the only person that was here before ej showed up.

Gwen: Maybe the cash has been gone longer than you think.

Xander: That’s impossible. I’ve looked inside that briefcase at least once an hour since I got it back from the cops.

Gwen: Once an hour?

Xander: $1 million is a very lovely thing to look at, especially when you’re about to part ways with it.

Gwen: Right, so the money was here before bonnie came, but she didn’t leave with the money, so what happened, xander?

Bonnie: Hi. Morning, sunshine.

Xander: What are you doing here?

Bonnie: Oh, I came to invite you to our wedding.

Xander: What?

Bonnie: Just on my way over to kayla’s and thought I’d pop by here first.

Xander: Did you run this by justin?

Bonnie: Oh, I know he’d want you to be there. You’re his cousin. So why don’t you just hop in the shower, put on your monkey suit, and be at the house at 2:00 P.M.?

Xander: Bonnie–

Bonnie: Nope. I’m not taking “no” for an answer.

Xander: Honestly, I feel kind of awkward.

Bonnie: Oh, honey, you? You’ll be the life of the party, and I always say, the more the merrier, right?

Xander: Fine. I’ll be there.

Bonnie: Yay! Yippee! Okay, I’ll see you–oh, I’ll see you soon.

Xander: She was trying to get rid of me.

Gwen: Well, did you hop in the shower or anything when she was here?

Xander: No, but that isn’t where I left it.

Gwen: What? Are you sure?

Xander: Bonnie must have swiped it on her way out of the room, and then when I went into the bathroom, she let herself back in, opened the briefcase, and ran off with my money.

Gwen: Oh, my god. That cheeky bitch.

Xander: Well, she’s not gonna get away with it. Bonnie lockhart will rue the day she crossed me.

Bonnie: No. No. You can’T. You can’t shoot me! You don’t know the whole story.

Calista: Hey, it was your finger on the trigger that killed my husband. That’s all I need to know.

Bonnie: But I’m not a cold-blooded killer, and your husband wasn’t the–

Calista: Hey! Nothing more about harrison.

Bonnie: But he tried–

Calista: Every syllable out of your little mouth makes my finger twitch, so if I were you, I would shut it.

Bonnie: No! I did everything. I did everything you asked. You wanted $1 million. I got you $1 million right there, and on my wedding day. I stole a million clams from a guy who’s practically family when I should have been sipping mimosas and getting ready for my groom. Please, please, please, calista. I gave you your money. You got your money. What more do you want?

Calista: A little thing called “an eye for an eye.” Now, can we get this little show started?

Bonnie: No, no, no, no. What about turning the other cheek?

Calista: Well, I’m more of an old testament kind of girl. Let’s go.

Bonnie: No, wait! Seriously, wait. Wait, wait, wait. You haven’t thought this through.

Calista: Oh, honey, I’m already sipping an umbrella drink on my private island.

Bonnie: No, no. What about when xander comes after you, huh? He’s not just a pretty face, you know; he’ll figure it out.

Calista: No, he won’T. He’s gonna pin you for stealing the money.

Bonnie: And I’ll tell him the truth.

Calista: Well, yeah, I guess you could, except for the “you’ll be dead” part.

Bonnie: Okay, okay. What about ej dimera? Do you know about the dimeras? Honey, they’re mob, so if I were you, I’d just take my money and run. Time’s a-wasting.

Calista: Oh, don’t worry, honey, I’m halfway out the door. This won’t take but a minute.

Julie: And that would explain everything.

Jack: What, exactly?

Julie: Julie’s place is always closed between lunch, dinner. Doug and I are here alone, so obviously, he locked me in the freezer to protect me.

Jack: Come again?

Julie: Morgan’s on the waterfront. It was robbed last week. Robbed in broad daylight.

Jack: Yes, yes, but–

Julie: So what if those same guys struck again? And what if they came in here, doug saw them, went to the back, and locked me in to protect me, to hide me, so they couldn’t get at me? And then they kidnapped him.

Jack: Well, why would anyone kidnap doug?

Julie: Oh, for god’s sakes, jack. He’s one of the most prominent men in salem. He’s the ex-mayor. He’s a man of means. For ransom. God, he could be bound and gagged in the trunk of a car somewhere. Oh, god. My poor doug.

Roman: All right. There you go. Double burger with swiss. Extra rare. Side of fries. Just the way you like.

Doug: Thank you, good sir. And it smells delicious. Mmm. Your mission:

Xander: Bonnie wants me at her wedding, I’ll wring the bride’s neck.

Gwen: Okay, xander. Will you just slow down? Slow down, right, and think this through. Why would bonnie want to steal $1 million when she’s just about to marry a multimillionaire?

Xander: Well, you know what they say. You can never be too rich.

Gwen: Right, but how did she even know you had all that cash in that briefcase?

Xander: I don’t know. I’m gonna show up at her wedding and find out.

Gwen: Xander, wait.

Xander: What?

Gwen: This is my fault.

Xander: This is not the time to make it all about you, gwen.

Gwen: I know, but it is though. You confessed to a crime that I committed, and now you’re all tangled up with this bloody ej person. You owe him $1 million, which is now gone, along with the promise of a job. You did all this because you were trying to protect me.

Xander: It was my choice, gwen, remember. But there is one thing you can do for me in return.

Gwen: Yes, of course. What?

Xander: Don’t tell your father that you had your miscarriage before abigail pushed you down those stairs. If you do that, everything I’ve done will be for naught.

Steve: Right this way, mr. Riggins.

Riggins: Am I in the right place?

Steve: Yeah. Bride’s upstairs, the groom is out, and there’s a guest list of one outside the bridal party.

Riggins: Remarriages tend to be quieter affairs.

Steve: This is no remarriage. This is justin and bonnie’s first trip to the altar.

Riggins: Then what’s that, halloween?

Steve: That’s not bonnie. That’s my late sister adrienne. She and justin raised four sons together. After she passed–

Riggins: Mr. Kiriakis fell in love with her twin?

Steve: In a manner of speaking.

Riggins: And you’re the one person who made the guest list.

Steve: No. I’m the best man. Guess you’re wondering what you got yourself into, huh?

Riggins: Life can be complicated.

Steve: It sure can. So here’s hoping that all the drama is behind us now that their wedding day is finally here.

Bonnie: Wait.

Calista: Now what?

Bonnie: You can’t kill me.

Calista: You already said that.

Bonnie: No, no, no. Do you know who justin’s uncle really is? He is like the greek version of michael corleone, except he’s even nastier, meaner, scarier, more ruthless than ej dimera. You lay one hand on me, and he will–

Calista: Thank me? Come on, the old goat won’t even come to your wedding. I’m gonna bet that guy do not care a rat’s behind about you.

Bonnie: No, wait. Wait. Okay. Forget about the mob. What about the law? Steve is right downstairs, and honey, he hears that gunshot and he comes running up those stairs, and he catches you red-handed. You lose the money, you go to statesville, and you don’t even have me around to give you tips on how to get ciggies from the guards in cell block H.

Calista: Oh, I’m not going to statesville.

Bonnie: Okay.

Calista: I know how to get away with murder. I watched you, didn’t I? So I’m gonna use this little old-fashioned silencer. Easy-peasy. Now no one will know what happened, and no one will care.

Julie: Jack, we gotta call the police.

Jack: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait a minute. Julie, as concerned as I am, I’m thinking maybe you’re getting a little carried away.

Julie: How can you say that when doug could be in danger?

Jack: Well, there could be another explanation.

Julie: Such as what?

Jack: Such as is it possible–possible–that maybe you and doug had a fight?

Julie: Of course not. Although, well, he did get a little miffed when I changed out his espresso for chamomile tea this morning. His digestion’s a little more fragile. All right. All right. We had a small contretemps. Yes, he can show his temper when his blood sugar gets a little low.

Jack: Okay, so maybe he decided that the two of you needed to cool off a bit.

Julie: “Cool off.” Is that your fabled sense of humor rising to the occasion? I am not amused, jack.

Jack: All right, all right, all right. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Just to, you know– my apology on choice of words. Is it possible that maybe doug just needed to take a moment?

Julie: I don’t know. I guess it’s possible. Where would he go? He’s 96 years old. He can’t get very far on foot. Oh, lord, what am I doing standing here babbling? I’m going to go find him!

Roman: So where is your better half?

Doug: Pardon?

Roman: Well, I’ve never seen you or julie in here alone. Either one of you. She busy at the restaurant?

Doug: Actually, julie is busy–very busy– watching my cholesterol. Last night, she even tried to give me some quinoa. I hated it. Ugh. I prefer good, red meat and fries to go with it.

Roman: [Chuckles]

Doug: I’m sure you won’t tell her about this.

Roman: Oh, god, no. I got your back, all right? And I tell you what, I won’t tell her about this either.

Doug: [Laughs] Ooh. Well, that’s awfully nice of you, john. Thanks.

Roman: Yeah, you’re welcome, but name’s roman.

Doug: Of course it is.

Roman: Well, you called me john.

Doug: I did?

Roman: Yeah. You know what? It’s not the first time it happened. I mean, after all, john went by my name for, what, better part of a decade?

Doug: Yeah, those were wild days, weren’t they? When everybody thought you were dead and that john got back together with vivian.

Roman: You mean marlena?

Doug: Who else? What did I say?

Roman: Vivian.

Doug: [Chuckles] How in the world could I ever mix up marlena with vivian?

[Laughs] I must be losing it, john.

Gwen: Look, I already told my father that you were lying to protect me. That I was the one running drugs for snyder. He was blackmailing me. I can’t exactly go back on that, can I? And jack, he’s gonna be looking for answers.

Xander: And you’ll be ready with a lie. You’re a highly-skilled liar, gwen. One of the best, really. What? It’s a compliment!

Gwen: Thanks. Back at you.

Xander: So we’re good? You’ll do it?

Gwen: Lie to my father?

Xander: Think about it, gwen. If you told jack that you falsely blamed his precious abigail for your miscarriage, which caused her to flee town and quite possibly destroyed her marriage, there’s a chance his capacity for forgiveness might wear a tad thin.

Gwen: I’m his daughter too.

Xander: And I’m his best mate. You saw the hatchet job he did on me in the “spectator.”

Gwen: Yeah, that’s because he blames you for hurting me. He’s very protective over his daughters.

Xander: And if he blames you for hurting his other daughter, how do you think that will turn out? You’ve spent your whole life wanting a relationship with your father, and you finally got it. Do you really want to throw all that away for the sake of my reputation, which has always hovered between less-than-stellar and abysmal and will remain there regardless of what you do?

Gwen: You don’t deserve this.

Xander: I’ll be fine. Trust me. What?

Gwen: Nobody’s ever done this for me before. Sacrificed so much.

Xander: What can I say? You’re worth it.

[Cell phone beeps]

Jack: I got nothing. You have any luck?

Julie: I ran into linda, the line cook. She saw doug walking out the front door. She waved. She smiled. He just kept right on walking–

[Cell phone rings] Roman, I can’t talk now. Doug is missing.

Roman: No, he’s not. He’s right here, at the pub.

Julie: He is? Doug is at the brady pub.

Jack: Oh.

[Both laugh]

Julie: Oh, oh. Thank god.

Jack: Yeah.

Julie: Well, tell him I’ve been worried sick, and he is to come back to the restaurant immediately. Roman? Aren’t you gonna tell him that?

Roman: Julie, you know what? I think it would be a better idea if you came here.

Riggins: Calista lockhart and harrison lord? Why do those names sound so familiar?

Steve: It’ll come to you.

Riggins: Well, a wedding at the kiriakis manse. Not to be gauche, but I didn’t eat lunch assuming the kiriakises would be putting on a spread, and this celebration seems a bit…anemic. I’d hate for my stomach to be growling during the ceremony.

Steve: Okay. Kitchen’s that way. The caterer has laid out a real nice brunch. You tell the cook I told him to hook you up.

Riggins: Thank you.

Steve: Okay. Ah, there you are.

Kayla: Hi.

Justin: Thanks for holding down the fort.

Steve: There’s not much to do. I haven’t seen the bride since she hightailed it upstairs with her sister-in-law.

Kayla: Well, I’ll go up and see bonnie and calista. See what’s going on.

Steve: All right.

Calista: You ready to go to hell, bonnie?

Bonnie: Let’s just see who gets there first!

[Both grunting]

[Gunshot]

[Dramatic music]

To be a thriver

Roman: [Chuckles]

Julie: Doug.

Doug: Julie. Jack. What are you guys doing here?

Julie: Oh, thank god. Thank god you’re all right. You are all right, aren’t you?

Doug: Of course I am.

Julie: [Sighs]

Doug: Well, you actually caught me in the act.

Julie: A burger? What do you mean?

Doug: I needed something meaty, something I could sink my teeth into.

Julie: Oh, darling. I don’t care about the burger.

Doug: You don’t?

Julie: No.

Doug: Well, terrific. Join me. Brews all around, on me.

Julie: Honey, I didn’t come here to drink, although it might do me some good. My blood is still needing to be thawed out after you locked me in the freezer.

Doug: What are you talking about?

Julie: And then you walked away and left me with my rear end frozen off.

Doug: Well, I would never do that.

Julie: But you did. You walked right up to the window, looked at me, walked away. I had to call poor jack to rescue me.

Doug: Well, I’m glad you’re safe and sound, honey. But darling, I think you have confused me with somebody else. Are you sure you’re okay?

Jack: You know, I think it’s been a really long afternoon, and I think it’d be a great idea if you and I got julie home.

Doug: Well, I haven’t finished my burger, and I had my eye on a piece of that devil’s food cake over there.

Roman: You know what? I’ll wrap all that up. How about that?

Doug: Yeah.

Roman: Okay?

Doug: That’d be splendid. Thank you. And I need one more of these.

Roman: [Chuckles] Okay.

Steve: I can pour you a shot of whiskey for that.

Justin: For what?

Steve: Nerves, although kayla would probably recommend yoga.

Justin: I’m not nervous. I’m worried about bonnie. She has been real jittery ever since calista showed up. I mean, this morning we were planning to have breakfast, and she just took off on some errand without a word to me. And she was supposed to go over to your place, and she was a no-show.

Steve: Yeah, bonnie was definitely jittery when she got here this morning.

Justin: And last night, kayla mentioned that bonnie seemed really upset about calista. Apparently, she didn’t want to talk about it though.

Steve: Kayla told me the same thing. She said bonnie was near tears, but she wouldn’t say why. Whatever it is, I can attest to the fact that calista is quite the character.

Justin: Why do you say that?

Steve: Well, for one thing, she made a pass at me.

Justin: Obviously, she didn’t know you were married.

Steve: Well, when I told her, it didn’t stop her. She jumped me.

Justin: Steve, sorry about that.

Steve: And when I asked her some questions about herself, she was very cagey. Do you know much about her?

Justin: No, no, bonnie never mentioned her before she just showed up out of the blue. And I’m just hoping that she will just disappear to where she came from once this wedding is over.

Bonnie: Oh, my god. She’s dead.

[Knock at door]

Kayla: Bonnie?

Bonnie: This can’t be happening.

[Knock at door]

Kayla: Bonnie, are you in there?

Bonnie: Yeah, but I’m just– I’m not decent.

Kayla: I just wanted to see if you needed some help getting ready.

Bonnie: No, I’m good. I’m good.

Kayla: Well, I don’t think you are quite.

Bonnie: What do you mean?

Kayla: I have your makeup bag here.

Bonnie: You can just leave it there. That’s fine.

Kayla: Oh, come on. I’m the matron of honor. It’s my job to help the bride get ready. I mean, not that you need much. I mean, you’re gonna be a beautiful bride. Did you know faded, dingy, and rough fabrics

Julie: Well, I finally got him settled. You know, he did not sleep a wink last night, really. That’s why he was a little off, and then, of course, the beer and that rich, rich meal, that didn’t help matters very much either, so–

Jack: Julie? When you were getting doug in the car, roman told me that doug called him john.

Julie: Oh, well, who doesn’t? I mean, it’s been confusing for years.

Jack: He also confused marlena with vivian, which you gotta admit, that’s a little harder to explain away. I know. I mean, nobody wants to think about this, but I really think that doug should see a doctor.

Julie: Don’t even say that. He’s just tired. He needs some rest, and when he’s rested, he’s fine. I know it.

Xander: So what are you gonna tell jack?

Gwen: I don’t know.

Xander: Well, that’s the wrong answer.

Gwen: Yeah, well, it’s the best one I’ve got at the moment. One positive from this, though. Jack won’t think you’re a drug runner anymore, so that means that he won’t get in the way of us potentially seeing one another.

Xander: Is that what you want?

Gwen: I don’t know, maybe. But you need to go get that money now, and I need to think about what I’m gonna say to my father.

Xander: Wait.

Gwen: What? Oh.

[Laughs] What was that for?

Xander: Luck.

Justin: A part of me can’t believe I’m actually going through with this. Steve, I know you thought I was crazy. That you thought I was only attracted to bonnie because she reminded me so much of adrienne. And I know, at first, you were right. Although they really couldn’t be any more different from one another.

Steve: Really?

Justin: But right now, I’m not looking for another adrienne. I just want to be able to live and laugh again.

Steve: Of course you do.

Justin: And, I mean, if i wasn’t confident that bonnie had turned her life around, there’s no way I could ever get past what she did with adrienne.

Steve: I know that.

Justin: I mean, I’ve done a lot of things in my life that I’m not proud of.

Steve: Same here, so who am I to judge?

Justin: I just want you to know that I know it took a lot for you to agree to be my best man, and I appreciate your support.

Steve: All I ask in return is that you be happy.

Justin: That’s the plan.

Steve: Okay.

Kayla: Oh, my gosh. Bonnie, what happened?

Bonnie: Uh…oh, you mean the feathers? Oh, gosh, they just don’t make pillows the way they used to. I was just trying to fluff one up, and it just exploded on me.

Kayla: And calista?

Bonnie: Oh, it’s the darndest thing. She said she wasn’t feeling well, and she just keeled right over.

Kayla: Why didn’t you say something? I’ll examine her.

Bonnie: No! You can’T.

[ “The addams family” theme playing ]

Kayla: Why don’t you want me to examine her?

Bonnie: Because I already know what’s wrong with her. She had, like, 16 mimosas at breakfast, and then she started puking before lunch, and I’ve been cleaning up after her ever since.

Kayla: On your wedding day? That’s awful.

Bonnie: Yeah, tell me about it. Anyway, she finally fell asleep, so I just–I don’t wanna– you know, don’t wanna take the chance waking her.

Kayla: Yeah. I can relate. I felt a bit rough this morning myself.

Bonnie: I guess I shouldn’t have suggested kamikazes last night, huh?

Kayla: Or maybe I just shouldn’t have tried to keep up with you. But it looks like your sister-in-law might just sleep right through the wedding, which is really a shame, because I know that she came all this way for the occasion.

Bonnie: Yeah. Definitely a shame.

Kayla: Are you all right?

Bonnie: Huh? Oh, I’m great. I mean, I’m marrying the man of my dreams! Top of the world, ma!

[Laughs]

Kayla: So why were you just shaking, and what happened to your nail?

Steve: All right. To the light that’s back in your eyes and the woman who put it there.

Riggins: Okay. The mini quiches are delicious, and the croissants are–mmm.

Steve: I told him he could help himself.

Justin: Oh.

Riggins: I’m happy to see we’re up to two people. It’s getting late, and I do have another gig, so are we getting this show on the road anytime soon?

Justin: I sure hope so.

Bonnie: Uh…um… must have lost it when calista timbered and I tried to catch her on the way down.

Kayla: After all that time at the manicurist.

Bonnie: Nothing is going the right way. Nothing’s going the way I planned it. I mean, it’s the most important day of my life, and I’m making a mess of it.

Kayla: Bonnie, bonnie, bonnie, it’s all right. It’s just a nail, huh?

Bonnie: Yeah, it’s just a nail. Just a nail. Just–yeah.

[Breathes shakily]

Kayla: Are you sure you’re all right?

Bonnie: Justin is the best thing that ever happened to me. I just want to marry him before something else goes wrong, okay?

Kayla: And you will. But you know wt?Ha we need to take care of some rituals first.

Bonnie: Okay. Kamikazes at midnight, check.

Kayla: No, no. Yeah, no. But something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.

Bonnie: Well, calista kind of took care of that part. It’s borrowed, blue, some old tears, and some new stains. Ew. On second thought, I’m just gonna leave it here.

Kayla: Okay, then. Why don’t we get you into your dress and get you married?

Bonnie: Yeah.

[Both laugh]

Jack: You and doug have been married more than half your lives, and so of course you don’t want to think about that. You know, I don’t either, but it could be something that’s completely treatable.

Julie: Or it could be nothing at all.

Jack: Exactly. It could be nothing at all. In which case, why don’t we get it checked out? And then you’ll have peace of mind. Look at you. You’re still shivering. I think it’d be a good idea for you to get checked out too.

Julie: I’m not going anywhere. And neither is my husband.

Steve: I know brides can take their sweet time getting ready, but if we don’t get this party started soon, I’m afraid the jp’s gonna move on to his next gig. I’m gonna go check with the ladies and see if I can get an eta.

Justin: Good, good, good.

Kayla: Okay.

Steve: There they are.

Bonnie: Hi.

Justin: Bonnie, you look absolutely stunning.

Bonnie: You look pretty stunning yourself.

Steve: Where’s calista?

Kayla: Indisposed.

Steve: Too bad.

Justin: So are you ready to do this?

Bonnie: More ready than I’ve been in my entire life. I order my groceries online now.

Jack: There you are.

Gwen: Hi. Hi. Didn’t expect to see you back so soon. Julie, hope you’re doing okay.

Julie: [Chuckles] Please, gwen. I’m sure you were probably praying I’d turn into a popsicle. Excuse me, darling. I’m gonna go check on doug.

Gwen: Doug? What’s wrong with doug?

Jack: We’re not exactly sure.

Riggins: Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Matrimony should be entered into solemnly. With reverence and honor. Therefore, if any person here objects to this union, speak now, or forever hold your peace.

Calista: I have an objection. The bride just tried to kill me!

[Groans]

Gwen: Oh, dear. Do you think it’s dementia?

Jack: I don’t know. I don’t know, but I’m afraid julie’s in denial that anything is wrong.

Gwen: I’m so sorry. Really, I am. Look, I know that julie and i aren’t really pals, but doug–well, he and I shared a few midnight pints together. He’s good people.

Jack: He is. But on the subject of not-so-good people, what were you gonna tell me before julie called, about snyder holding something over you to make you run drugs for him?

Gwen: You know what? Actually, can we just talk about this another time?

Jack: Now would be good.

Gwen: Well, I just see how very worried you are about doug, and I just remembered I have an errand that I have to run.

Jack: But you just got home.

Gwen: Yeah. I won’t be long. Sorry. Yeah. Thanks.

Justin: Bonnie, is something wrong?

Bonnie: [Chuckles] What could be wrong? Marrying a dreamboat like you.

[Chuckles] I’m sorry. Where were we?

Riggins: Matrimony should be entered into solemnly and with reverence and honor. Therefore, if any person here objects to this union, speak now, or forever hold your peace.

Xander: I have an objection.

Justin: What the hell are you doing here?

Xander: Your blushing bride stole $1 million from me, and I want it back.

Justin: Xander. Leave. Now.

Xander: You’re gonna wanna hear this, cuz. I guarantee it. You might even thank me.

Kayla: What’s this about?

Xander: Glad you asked. Quite simple, really. I had a briefcase full of cash in my room which has gone missing, and the only person that could have taken it is bonnie.

Justin: Why would bonnie be in your room?

Xander: Oh, I can think of one million reasons. But why don’t you ask her?

Justin: Bonnie, did you go to xander’s room?

Bonnie: Yes, I did, but to invite this lunkhead to our wedding.

Justin: Why would you do that?

Bonnie: Because he’s family. Victor refused to come, and none of your sons could make it on such short notice, so I thought inviting your cousin would be a nice surprise.

Xander: The only surprise was you running off with all my cash. Although, knowing your history, that’s not really that much of a surprise, is it?

Justin: All right, xander. You’re gonna stop right now.

Steve: Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Riggins: This is obviously a private matter. I will give you some time.

Kayla: Xander seems to have a newfound habit of crashing private parties and making scandalous claims.

Xander: Ah, but in the case of nicole and eric’s anniversary party, which is what I assume you’re alluding to, I merely stated fact. And that party is strangely relevant, because that’s how I earned the million dollars in question. And in that case, my scandalous claim was true, just as it is in this case. Isn’t that right, bonnie?

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Ciara, what are you talking about?

Ciara: Well, I know it’s a lot to process, but in order for the species to survive, humans have to procreate, and that is reproduce as tiny, little human beings called babies.

Ben: Oh, you think you’re so funny, don’t you?

Ciara: Oh, I know I’m so funny.

Ben: Hmm, and I know what babies are. But are you serious about us having one?

Calista: Well, have a seat.

Steve: Okay. But, uh, we haven’t been introduced. I’m steve johnson. And you must be…

Calista: Calista lockhart.

[Chuckles]

Steve: Nice to meet you.

Calista: Oh, the pleasure’s all mine, handsome.

[Both chuckle]

Justin: Bonnie’s not here?

Kayla: Um, not yet.

Justin: But wasn’t she planning to come by so you could help her get ready for the wedding?

Kayla: I guess she running a little late.

Justin: That’s strange. She left the house a while ago. Calista did say she had an errand to run, but still, she should have been here by now.

Xander: Settle down! I said I’m coming. You don’t have to bang quite so loudly, mate. You’re practically rattling the bed.

Jack: Gwen… what was snyder blackmailing you with? He must have had something pretty serious for you to agree to run drugs for him.

Gwen: Jack… you have to understand– I never wanted to hurt you.

Jack: Hurt me? How?

[Cell phone rings] Ah, just a minute. Uh, I’ll get rid of this. Uh, julie–julie, look, I-I’m sorry. I’m in the middle of something. Can we– what?

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Jack: Julie, look, I’ll be there as soon as I can. All right, all right.

Gwen: What’s wrong? What’s happened to julie?

Jack: I’m sorry. I’m sorry. We’ll continue this conversation later. She’s locked in the freezer at julie’s place.

Gwen: Okay. Yeah, we’ll talk whenever, then.

[Door opens, closes]

[Sighs]

[Dramatic music]

 

Ej: I apologize if I made my presence known a little too forcefully. You weren’t answering, and I thought you’d like to see your employment contract.

Xander: Oh, nicole signed it?

Ej. Even dotted the I. Ah, ah, ah, not so fast. I’d like my money first.

Xander: Huh. That’s why you were so enthusiastic. You’ll get your money once I’m sure that you did what you said you would.

Ej: I assure you this employment contract is on the up-and-up.

Xander: I’ll be the judge of that. Sit tight. This might be a while.

Kayla: You are acting like a nervous groom.

Justin: I’m not acting. I mean, it takes a while for a bride to get ready for a wedding, right?

Kayla: It depends on the bride.

Justin: Well, bonnie isn’t exactly your rush-through-it kind of gal.

Kayla: Well, I will agree with you on that.

Justin: So why isn’t she here to start the process?

Kayla: You know, I really– I wouldn’t worry about bonnie.

Justin: Easy to say, but you and I both know that bonnie can be… unpredictable.

Kayla: Granted. Okay, as matron of honor, I will–I will figure it out. I will… I will track her down.

Justin: Oh, thanks.

Xander: There aren’t any surprises in here, are there?

Ej: Of course not. You’re welcome to take as long as you need, but you’ll see that all the terms and conditions are very clearly laid out.

Xander: I hope so.

Ej: This is what I do, xander. My contracts are iron-clad. Nicole couldn’t back out of this even if she wanted to.

Xander: Well, she had better not try.

Ej: Don’t worry. She’s on board with this deal. As you can see, her signature is right there, and everything is in order.

Xander: [Sighs] Did you hear that? On the outside, I looked fine.

Steve: So… calista lockhart.

Calista: Steve johnson.

[Giggles]

Steve: You’re bonnie’s sister-in-law, right?

Calista: Sort of. She was married to my brother david.

Steve: Right. Are you and bonnie close?

Calista: Well, I am at her wedding. Just like you’re here for your brother-in-law justin, right?

Steve: Well, I guess it’s similar.

Calista: Well, how exactly are you two related?

Steve: Justin was married to my sister adrienne. She passed away.

Calista: Oh, I see. I lost my husband, too.

Steve: I heard about that. I’m sorry. You mind if I ask what happened?

Calista: He was murdered. And the killer was never caught.

Steve: Well, that must’ve been terrible for you. When did this happen?

Calista: Mr. Johnson–

Steve: Steve.

Calista: Steve… you ask an awful lot of questions. Makes me wonder why you’re so interested in me?

Xander: I didn’t hear anything. My ears are full of water from the shower.

Ej: I thought I heard a phone buzz. It wasn’t mine.

Xander: Doesn’t look like it was mine either.

Ej: Must’ve been one of the rooms next door. These walls have always been paper-thin. So… do we have a deal or not?

Xander: Oh, we have a deal.

Ej: Thank you. You don’t mind if I open that to make sure the million’s all there?

Xander: Be my guest.

[Breathes deeply]

Kayla: Anyway, uh, bonnie, I am here with justin, your dashing groom, and we’re just wondering where you are. So, when you get this message, if you could call me back, it’d be great. Thanks

Justin: Why isn’t she picking up?

Kayla: I don’t know. Maybe she’s at the hair salon, and she’s under the dryer, and she can’t hear anything. Okay, okay, okay–

Justin: Why wouldn’t she tell you that she was at the hair salon?

Kayla: I’ll text her, okay?

Justin: Thank you. That’s a good idea.

Kayla: Text bonnie lockhart. Bonnie, this is kayla. I’m here with your handsome groom-to-be, and we are wondering when you’re coming to the house. So, uh, get back to me when you get this message, okay? Send. There.

[Cell phone beeps] Oh.

Justin: Is that her?

Kayla: Yes, it is. And you know what? I was not that far off. She’s at the nail salon, and she’s a little hung up, but she said she will be here any minute. So, you see, nothing to worry about.

Xander: The cash is all there. I’d be awfully stupid to try and trick you now, wouldn’t I?

[Cell phone rings]

Ej: [Sighs] I have to take this outside. It’s a time-sensitive deal for dimera. Just know that if there’s a penny missing from this briefcase, I’ll be back for my pound of flesh.

Xander: Duly noted.

Ej: Pleasure doing business with you.

Xander: If you say so.

[Cell phone beeps]

Ej: Ej dimera.

Xander: [Sighs] We are back in business. Oh, bloody hell! Why didn’t he say something?

[Dramatic music]

 

Ciara: Um…

[Chuckles awkwardly] Why do you look so uncomfortable?

Ben: I’m not, baby. I’m just surprised.

[Chuckles]

Ciara: Yeah, but, I mean, we’ve talked about having a baby before. Is it really such a surprise that I brought it up?

Ben: I guess not. No, it’s just that, you know, we– I don’t know. You just caught me off guard. We got married about a week ago, and we’re still on our honeymoon.

Ciara: Oh, is that why we’re having such a good time?

Ben: Yes. And it’s the reason why I am a little bit surprised that you chose right now to bring up such a big step for us. You know, I thought that maybe we would wait until we at least got back to reality in salem.

Ciara: Yeah, well, I probably would have wanted to wait if it had actually been a week since we got married. But, ben… in every way that counts, you and I have been married since last july.

Ben: And I have certainly felt that way.

Ciara: We would have been together all of this time. We should have been together all this time. If it hadn’t been for eve and vincent and…

Ben: Rhodes and evan.

Ciara: Yeah.

Ben: Ciara, we lost a year because of them.

Ciara: Yeah. Thank god it was only a year. But now we’re back, ben. We’re back together, and we have our entire future ahead of us.

Ben: Yeah. Then what is the rush to have a kid right now?

Ciara: [Scoffs] I’m not in a rush. It’S… it’s just… when I’m with you, I can’t help but imagine a future with you… and all of the dreams that we share together.

Ben: The dream of us being parents together.

Ciara: Yeah. Remember? You, me… a little baby boy named bo.

Ben: Of course I remember

Ciara: Although I really don’t care what the gender is. I mean, it could be a boy, a girl, it doesn’t matter, as long as you are the father. Ben, I finally have you back. We’re finally together. And I just–I can’t wait to make all those dreams come true. But only if you are also on board. This is the sound of an asthma attack…

Ben: Ciara, when I had that dream about us having a baby together… I thought I lost you.

Ciara: Yeah, well, I’m right here. I’m right here right now. So there’s no reason it has to live in your head.

Ben: I know, but that was just one of many dreams that I had about you that past year… about all the things that I want us to share together, about all the things that I never thought I would ever have again.

Ciara: Are you saying you don’t want those things anymore?

Ben: No, of course not. But like you said, they lived in my head. This… this is reality.

Ciara: Isn’t that a good thing?

Ben: It’s a great thing. Baby, it’s a great thing. It’s just that…

[Sighs] A baby is a huge responsibility. Costs a lot of money.

Ciara: No, I know. I know, and it’s not like we don’t make any income.

Ben: Well, I’m not exactly getting rich at the garage, but…

Ciara: Okay, well, maybe I can work for grandpa victor again at titan.

Ben: But do you even really want to do that? The only reason why you even took that job in the first place was to prove that victor was framing me for jordan’s murder.

Ciara: Yeah. Well, thank god he didn’T. And besides, ben, I think I would be really good at that job.

Ben: Would he even want you back at the company?

Ciara: Mm, you know what?

Ben: Hmm?

Ciara: Being dead for a year kind of has its perks.

Ben: [Chuckles]

Ciara: Grandpa victor was so happy to have me back that he forgave me for everything I did at titan.

Ben: Mm, until he decides to use that against you one day.

Ciara: No, I’m pretty sure he’s gonna be fully on team ciara… especially once he finds out that I’d be carrying his great-grandchild.

[Dramatic music]

 

[Knock at door]

Xander: [Sighs] Gwen?

Gwen: Is that a question?

Xander: No, I’m just surprised to see you.

Gwen: So surprised, you’re not going to ask me to come in?

Xander: No, please. I thought we already said our goodbyes.

Gwen: Yes, we did.

Xander: And obviously we can’t be together because your father thinks I’m some scum-of-the-earth drug dealer.

Gwen: Yeah, right, that article–that was rather harsh. It’s, um–it’s actually why I’m here.

Xander: I’m not following.

Gwen: I couldn’t let my father think those terrible things about you. Not to mention publishing it for the whole bloody world to see–it’s not fair.

Xander: Don’t worry. I’m used to people thinking I’m a terrible person.

Gwen: But you’re not a terrible person, xander. You helped me. You kept me safe. So I told my father the truth– that this whole time, you’ve been covering for me.

Xander: You did? You told him the whole story?

Gwen: No, no, not the whole story. Just that snyder was blackmailing me into being his drug mule.

Xander: I don’t understand. If you didn’t tell jack about the miscarriage, then why does jack think that snyder was able to blackmail you?

Gwen: Well, yes, he did ask the question. He did, and I was about to answer, but then his phone rang. Julie phoned with some emergency.

Xander: What kind of emergency?

Gwen: [Scoffs] Apparently the old bat got herself locked in her own freezer.

[Snickers]

Julie: I can’t feel my toes… or my feet.

Jack: Here, here, drink this. It’ll warm you up.

Julie: Oh, thaw me out, you mean.

Jack: Okay, just– there you go.

Julie: [Slurping] Ahh. Ahh.

Julie: Thank you, jack, for the tea and for rescuing me from frozen doom.

Jack: I’m sorry I didn’t get here sooner.

Julie: You got here in the nick of time. Nick of time. A couple of more minutes, and all you would’ve found would be a julie-cicle.

Jack: Oh, my gosh. I just don’t–I don’t understand. How did you end up stuck in the freezer in the first place?

Julie: I didn’t end up. I was locked in.

Jack: What? Who would do that?

Julie: Doug did it! My own husband locked me in freezer. Lactaid is 100% real milk, just without the lactose.

Jack: Doug locked you in the freezer? Are you sure?

Julie: As sure as my new name is ice woman.

Jack: Well, I don’t– why on earth would he do something like that?

Julie: Oh, you’ll have to ask him.

[Chuckles] We were setting up for the dinner crowd. I said, “I’m just gonna go back to the freezer, pick up a couple of extra rib eye steaks.” Went there, put the doorstop under the door as I always do, and the next thing I know, the door slams shut.

Jack: The stopper just slipped out. It was an accident.

Julie: Yeah, that’s what I thought. So I banged on the door, and doug walked up to the door, and he looked through the little window, and then he walked away.

Jack: What?

Julie: I thought, “oh, it must really be stuck. He’s just gone for help.” He never came back.

Ciara: Oh, I get it, ben. Our life has been unstable…

Ben: Oh.

Ciara: To say the least. But we don’t have to be rich to have a baby. I’m pretty sure our jobs will be enough.

Ben: Okay, so say we’re both working. Who is gonna take care of the kid?

Ciara: Well, I can take time off when the baby’s born.

Ben: Okay, and how about after that?

Ciara: I will work remotely sometimes. And we can arrange our hours. And we can even hire a nanny.

Ben: Okay, so– all right, all right. All right, so we’re both gonna be working like crazy in order to earn enough to then hire somebody else to watch our baby while we’re working?

Ciara: Yeah, well, I didn’t say we wouldn’t have to make sacrifices. But, baby, people do it all the time. We can manage.

Ben: Is that where we set the bar for parenting– managing?

Ciara: [Scoffs] What are you doing, ben?

Ben: What do you mean?

Ciara: You are arguing every single point that I make. Am I missing something here, or… or do you just not want to have a baby with me?

Ben: [Sighs]

Kayla: Well, mystery solved. Bonnie will show up with freshly painted nails.

Justin: Yes. Yes, that’s a relief. I’m sorry I made this a thing. I guess I’m a little paranoid.

Kayla: Well, I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. She was just beautifying her hands.

Justin: Yeah. Well, it’s not her hands that I’m worried about. More like cold feet.

Kayla: Are you serious?

Justin: A little.

Kayla: Oh, come on. Bonnie is crazy about you. Remember, she was gonna propose to you herself? Listen, last night she went on and on about how much she loves you, and I have the hangover to prove it.

Justin: Well, things can look entirely different in the cold light of day.

Kayla: It was not the booze talking. She is completely smitten with you. She can’t wait to be your wife.

Justin: So she wasn’t concerned at all?

Kayla: About you? No.

Justin: What does that mean?

Kayla: It means that bonnie was worried about one thing– calista lockhart.

Steve: So was I asking a lot of questions?

Calista: Yes, you were. Not that I mind. I mean, it’s been a while since I’ve been showered with so much attention from such a handsome man.

Steve: Well, when I meet someone new, I can’t help but be interested. I’m a–I’m a curious guy.

Calista: I understand. I’m curious, too.

Steve: Oh? About what?

Calista: Well, for starters, what’s going on underneath that patch? How’d you lose your eye?

Steve: My eye?

Calista: Was that too forward?

Steve: No, no, it’s okay. Not forward at all. I, um–I lost it in a knife fight, actually.

Calista: Wow, how dramatic… and sexy, too.

Steve: Oh?

Calista: You know… weddings put me in a certain mood.

Steve: [Chuckles]

Calista: [Chuckles] We can head on upstairs right now. Nobody would miss us.

Steve: For what?

Calista: [Chuckles] I mean, we the have time, and I’m definitely getting a little vibe here.

Steve: Oh, you’re getting a vibe?

Calista: Mm-hmm.

Steve: Between us?

Calista: Mm-hmm.

Steve: Well… [Chuckles] Well, you know, I’m married…

Calista: Oh.

Steve: To the matron of honor.

Calista: Happily?

Steve: Very.

Calista: I understand. I won’t tell if you won’T.

Steve: Oh, wait. Is struggling to manage your type 2 diabetes

Ben: Ciara weston… of course I want to have a baby with you.

Ciara: Well, it really doesn’t seem like it, ben weston.

Ben: I know. But that is only because I’ve spent this entire year thinking about how I would do anything to have one more minute with you. And now I have you back, and I’m trying to soak up every single second of it because I know how precious it is. I know that every moment with you is a gift, and that is why I love being with you so damn much, just the two of us.

Ciara: [Sighs] And you’re worried that a baby is going to ruin that?

Ben: I’m just worried about skipping steps, ciara.

Ciara: [Sighs] I get that. I get it. Um… we think we have all this time, but like you said, we don’t know how much time we’ll have.

Ben: And nobody understands that better than I do. But being with you like this on our honeymoon, riding on the back of your bike, letting the road take us wherever it may… this is the happiest I’ve ever been in my entire life. So maybe you can call me selfish, but… I’m not ready to give that up yet.

Ciara: Okay, but, you know, the honeymoon isn’t gonna last forever, right?

Ben: Mm-hmm, but it can last a little bit longer.

Ciara: Oh, my god, ben.

Ben: Because I’m not ready for it to stop. I lost you for too damn long, and now I want you all to myself.

Ciara: So you don’t want to have the baby conversation at all?

Ben: Would it be all right with you if maybe we just postponed talk now?

Justin: What are bonnie’s concerns about calista?

Kayla: I don’t actually know. She just was really upset last night. Something was bothering her, and when I asked her about it, she just said it had to do with her former sister-in-law.

Justin: Well, this morning bonnie was really jumpy when calista barged into our bedroom.

Kayla: She did what?

Justin: At the time, I thought it was just a really uncomfortable moment, but, uh… you know, actually, I’m still a little unclear about what their relationship actually is.

Kayla: Well, what did she want?

Justin: She said she was there to give bonnie an old handkerchief that belonged to her late husband.

Kayla: Harrison lord?

Justin: Yeah, right, that’s the guy.

Kayla: Oh.

Justin: Do you think I should talk to bonnie about this before the wedding?

Kayla: Well, it’s your call. I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. I mean, the only thing that matters is that she is completely and totally in love with you.

Justin: [Chuckles] The feeling’s mutual.

Kayla: It makes me so happy to hear you say that.

Justin: I have to say, I never saw her coming. Now I can’t imagine my life without her.

Kayla: Well, I know she puts a smile on your face.

Justin: Every day. And I know it took you and steve a while to come around to her. And I don’t blame you after what she did to adrienne. And you were just, you know, looking out for me.

Kayla: You know what? That was a long time ago. And I think that she has completely changed, and so does steve.

Justin: It means a lot to me that you guys approve.

Kayla: Well, bonnie will always be, shall we say, quirky.

Justin: [Laughs]

Kayla: But I don’t think that she is the same woman that tried to destroy adrienne’s life and break every law to get what she wanted. Really, I think that she’s really turned her life around, and maybe it was motivated by your love. But your kindness and your decency has definitely rubbed off on her, and I think that this woman you’re marrying is truly a good person. I believe that.

Steve: Oh, okay.

Bonnie: [Gasps]

Steve: All right, all right, that’s enough. Get up, get up.

Bonnie: What the hell is going on here?

Steve: Ask your sister-in-law.

Calista: Well, hey, bons. Steve and I here were just getting a little better acquainted.

Bonnie: Yeah, I can see that.

Steve: What are you doing here, bonnie? You’re supposed to be with kayla getting dressed for the wedding, aren’t you?

Bonnie: Yeah, well– yeah, but I got hung up at the manicurist. I cracked a nail. And can you believe it, on my wedding day?

[Chuckles] Anyhow, I never made it to your place. And so I just figured it’d just be faster and get dressed here, so…

Steve: Okay, well, you forgot your makeup bag this morning, and justin’s on his way over to take it to you over to kayla’S.

Bonnie: Uh…

Steve: I better call her.

Bonnie: No, um, actually– um… [Clears throat] Actually, I think calista could help me get dressed. That’d be fine, right, calista?

Calista: Oh, absolutely. What are sister-in-laws for? Or is it sisters-in-law? Come on, let’s head upstairs.

Bonnie: Let’S. Uh, steve, would you mind calling justin for me and just ask him to bring my makeup bag back with him when he comes back? You’re so funny. Go.

Steve: Sure, no problem.

Jack: Are you sure that doug saw you in the freezer?

Julie: I’m sure. We made eye contact.

Jack: It’s just… it’s just strange, that’s all. I mean, maybe he was just playing a prank.

Julie: [Scoffs] There’s nothing funny about this. The doug I know would never lock me in the freezer. And now I don’t know where he is. I don’t know what he’s done. Jack… I think something is terribly wrong.

Xander: So julie got locked in the freezer at her own restaurant? How?

Gwen: I don’t know. Probably some angry member of her own kitchen staff. I’m sure they all bloody hate her.

Xander: I mean, is she all right?

Gwen: Yes, I think she’ll be just fine. My dad went off to rescue her. He’s giving her warm broth and cognac now as we speak.

Xander: Okay, but after he thaws her out, what then?

Gwen: [Sighs] You mean am I going to tell him about my miscarriage happening before I fell down the stairs and that my fight with abigail had nothing to do with it?

Xander: It’s an awfully big risk.

Gwen: I know. I know, I know. We shouldn’t have to do it, but, honestly, I-I don’t think I have any other way out of it.

Xander: Jack is not gonna react well to that.

Gwen: [Sighs] God, he’s going to be so disappointed in me, xander. He’s worked so hard to bring me into his family… make up for lost time. I don’t think he’ll be able to look at me the same way ever again.

Xander: You don’t have to do it, gwen.

Gwen: But I do. I can’t let him keep printing these nasty stories about you that aren’t true. It’s gonna ruin your reputation forever.

Xander: [Sighs] Not to mention, I’ll lose the million dollars I spent on my defense.

[Pounding on door]

Ej: Xander! Open up, you thief! Did you know that your toughest cleaning problems

Justin: Well, I’m glad that you think that bonnie has turned over a new leaf.

Kayla: I definitely do. And I trust your judgment, justin.

Justin: It would definitely be a little challenging invoking spousal privilege or acting as bonnie’s attorney as well as her husband.

Kayla: I don’t think it’s ever a good idea to have your wife be your client. I mean, that would be awkward.

Justin: Yes, and we wouldn’t want anything connected to the wedding to feel awkward.

Kayla: You know, I know it’s strange, me being bonnie’s matron of honor and steve being your best man. But I don’t know. I just feel like this windy road has all led us to where we really should be, you know?

Justin: I think so.

Kayla: And I don’t know. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but I feel like we have a little help from above.

Justin: [Chuckles] You think adrienne had something to do with all this?

Kayla: I’d like to think that. I’d like to think that, um, she’s somewhere just smiling down on all of us.

Justin: [Chuckles]

Xander: Is there a problem, mate?

Ej: What the hell are you trying to pull?

Xander: What are you talking about?

Ej: The briefcase!

Xander: What about it?

Ej: Are we really gonna play this game?

Xander: I don’t understand.

Gwen: What’s going on here?

Ej: Who the hell are you?

Gwen: I’m gwen. I–

Ej: I don’t care. Well, I’m waiting.

Xander: Are you really trying to say that the money wasn’t in the briefcase when I gave it to you?

Ej: Oh, don’t act surprised.

Xander: I know for a fact the money was in there this morning.

Ej: Well, it’s certainly not there now. Did you leave it unattended?

Xander: Of course not. It’s been with me the whole time.

Ej: What about your friend here? Did you leave her alone with it?

Gwen: Hey, you don’t even know me!

Xander: Leave her out of this–she just got here.

Ej: Well, if you’re not lying to me…

Xander: Which I’m not.

Ej: Then someone stole it. A million dollars doesn’t just walk away on its own!

Calista: Oh, oh!

[Sighs]

Bonnie: Look, here’s your money, all of it.

Calista: Well, it’s about time. Although I did manage to occupy myself with the best man.

Bonnie: Yeah, I noticed.

Calista: Now, why didn’t you…

[Gasps] Tell me how sexy steve is? Did you know he lost his eye in a knife fight?

Bonnie: Will you stop?

Calista: Well, why are you so stressed out?

Bonnie: I almost got caught stealing this money. I was two seconds away from being thrown in the pokey on my wedding day.

Calista: Okay, that does sound stressful.

Bonnie: Stressful? I was hiding under a bed picturing justin’s face and how disappointed he’d be in me.

Calista: Well, he does know what kind of gal he’s marrying, right?

Bonnie: I’ve gone straight, okay? I’m not a crook anymore.

Calista: Well, don’t take it out on me. If you’re gonna go run off with stolen buddybucks, you better be prepared to live with the consequences.

Bonnie: That was years ago! I told justin I was done with that life, and I meant it. I just pray to god he never finds out about this.

Calista: Well, he won’t hear it from me. I will just take this and be on my way.

Bonnie: Oh, I don’t think so.

Calista: Well, what’s your problem?

Bonnie: Oh, you’re not going anywhere till you give me that gun, girl.

Limu emu & doug

Ciara: [Sighs] If you aren’t ready to have the baby conversation, then… of course we can postpone it… because I want to spend as much time as I can with you, too.

Ben: Are you sure? You’re not upset?

Ciara: No. I was just– I was excited. I was excited for us. We finally have a future. We’re finally back together with nothing in the way to stop us.

Ben: Ciara, I promise you I am excited, too. And I want to have a baby with you. I really do. Just… not right now.

Ciara: I understand. I get it. And why skip steps when each one is so perfect? Like right now. We should be focusing on getting to new orleans, if you are ready to hit the road.

Ben: Mm.

Ciara: [Giggles]

Ben: On to our next adventure?

Ciara: On to our next adventure.

Ben: I love you.

Ciara: I love you.

[Romantic music]

 

[Line trilling]

Julie: Doug’s still not answering. Where in the world can he be?

Jack: Don’t worry. We’ll find him.

Julie: I’m getting scared, jack. I have no idea why he would leave me like this. What if something awful has happened to him?

Xander: I understand you’re upset.

Ej: I’m out a million dollars is what I am.

Xander: Look, can we just, uh, take a minute here and figure it out? There must be a reasonable explanation.

Ej: Let me know when you find out what that is. In the meantime, I’m getting the ball rolling on sending you to prison.

Xander: [Sighs]

Ej: And you can forget about that job.

Xander: Ej, wait. Come on.

[Sighs]

Gwen: [Scoffs] Okay, I know you said that the arrest cost you a million dollars, but did you–

Xander: Did I what?

Gwen: I don’t know. Did you–did you scam him?

Xander: Of course not. I wasn’t lying to ej. I told him the truth. As far as I know, the money was in that briefcase when I gave it to him, and it hasn’t been out of my sight.

Gwen: Is it possible he’s lying, then?

Xander: Did that look like he was lying?

Gwen: Well, I don’t know. Did you–did you let anyone else in here? A housekeeper, maid or anyone, someone?

Bonnie: Hi. Morning, sunshine.

Xander: What the hell are you doing here?

[Sighs]

Gwen: What? What? What–what is it?

Xander: Someone else was here.

[Cell phone rings]

Kayla: Oh, sorry. Oh.

Justin: Is it bonnie?

Kayla: No, no, it’s steve. Hi. Hey, um, listen, you know, justin’s here, and, uh, we’re still waiting on bonnie.

Steve: I know. She asked me to tell you she’s not coming.

Kayla: What? Why not?

Steve: Well, she decided to come back here and get ready at the house. She just went upstairs with calista lockhart.

Kayla: So you met calista?

Steve: Oh, yeah, I met her. I got to tell you, baby, I didn’t get a great vibe.

Bonnie: Give me the gun, girl.

Calista: [Inhales sharply] Fine.

Bonnie: [Scoffs] Okay, you did the first part. Now hand it over.

Calista: Oh, I’m sorry, bon-bon, but you’re not getting the gun. You… are getting the bullet.

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[Tranquil music]

 

Ben: This is the way to honeymoon.

Ciara: I don’t know what is better, camping out under the stars or waking up to watch the sunrise.

Ben: What sunrise?

Ciara: The one that we just saw.

Ben: Oh, I must’ve missed it. I was too busy looking at my beautiful wife.

Gwen: “Despite overwhelming evidence that xander cook teamed up with a crooked doctor to sell stolen opioids, he is a free man. Despite disposing of the doctor’s corpse, he’s off the hook. How does a notorious thug facing multiple felony charges just walk away? Simple. He pays ej dimera, a gangster with a law license, to pull some strings. As citizens of salem, we must fight this brazen abuse of power. We must put cook behind bars. Until then, we must make sure shame follows him wherever he goes.” Oh god, poor xander. Publicly crucified for something he didn’t even do. I know we promised not to see each other, but–

Jack: Hey, gwen. Everything okay?

Gwen: I just read the hatchet job that you did on xander. How could you? That is for keeping my secret. That is for spending the night in jail. And this– this– this is for the million dollars.

[Rapid knocking at door]

Xander: She’s back. All right.

Ej: You made the paper.

Xander: Hmm. And jack wrote this?

Ej: It’s a complete hatchet job. He slammed me as well, which I understand. But I thought he was your friend.

Xander: Not anymore.

Ej: Well, you know what they say. Never trust a journalist.

Xander: I’m sure you didn’t come by just to warn me about the press.

Ej: No, I didn’T. I came to collect my million dollars.

Steve: Ooh. You’re still not feeling any better, sweetness?

Kayla: [Groaning]

Steve: Now that must’ve been some bachelorette party.

Kayla: What was I thinking letting bonnie talk me into doing shots? I should’ve been smart like you and justin.

Steve: Well, yeah, had a couple beers and smoked cigars?

Kayla: Yeah, I would have rather done that than this. I mean, throwing vodka down my throat, ugh.

Steve: Last night you said you had a great time.

Kayla: Well, last night, I was feeling no pain. I don’t think I can say the same for bonnie though.

Steve: What do you mean?

Kayla: I just thought that she would be bubbling over with excitement. She wasn’T. There was definitely something bothering her.

Justin: Morning, beautiful. See, you didn’t have to worry about those silly superstitions that say it’s bad luck for a bride and groom to see each other on their wedding day. We spent the night together and we’re waking up together. And nothing bad has happened.

[Door opening]

Bonnie: [Gasps]

Calista: I have something for you, bonnie.

Justin: Calista, what are you doing? This is our wedding day.

Calista: Oh, there’s not gonna be a wedding unless you want to marry a murderer.

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Gwen: I can’t believe that you’d write such horrible things about him. I thought–I thought he was your friend.

Jack: Our friendship didn’t end because of me. Xander is the one who ruined it.

Gwen: What? So you just slam him in the newspaper then, completely destroy his reputation.

Jack: His reputation? He’s a career criminal.

Gwen: Okay. Look, you’re my father and I know you have strong feelings about all of this. But, jack, you should’ve handled this privately.

Jack: It’s my job to expose corruption. Xander is as corrupt as they come. He teamed up with that sleaze snyder to push pills on the street. And when snyder dropped dead, he dumped his partner’s body so that no one would make the connection.

Gwen: Jack, please–

Jack: You could’ve ended up dead or in jail, but not xander. No, no, no. He hired ej dimera to use his influence and connections to make it all go away. You think I should just ignore that?

Gwen: No, I don’T. But I do think that you could have hired a reporter to tell the public the story, and then that way they would’ve all just moved on and forgotten about it. But no, you had to scream on the editorial page and now everyone thinks that xander is some sort of monster. He does not deserve this.

Jack: He risked your life. Why the hell are you defending him?

Ej: I had all the charges against you dismissed. You could sue jack for libel. But I’m not doing you any more legal favors until I get my money back. Hand it over.

Xander: I will. After I get my job back at basic black.

Ej: You’ll have your contract today. But there had better not be one penny of that money missing or I’ll have those charges reinstated so fast it will make your head spin.

Xander: The money will be there.

Ej: I’ll be back.

Justin: What are you talking about?

Calista: Your little fiancée here murdered my husband.

Justin: I don’t believe you.

Calista: Well, then it’s a good thing I brought proof. I have the murder weapon right here in my bag and it has bonnie’s grubby little fingerprints all over it.

Justin: What the hell is that?

Calista: That is what blondie here used to kill my hubby.

Justin: Is this true?

Calista: Oh, I think the look on her face answers that.

Justin: You’re a killer? Oh, my god. I’m not marrying you.

Bonnie: No, no, no. I can explain.

Justin: Don’t bother. The wedding is off!

Bonnie: [Shrieking] No!

Justin: Bonnie, what–what– what’s going on? What’s wrong?

Bonnie: Oh, god, justin, it was horrible. Someone showed up out of nowhere and ruined our wedding.

Justin: Oh, sweetheart, it was a bad dream. Okay. Hey, hey, hey. Sweetheart, it was a bad dream. Everything’s going to be fine.

Bonnie: Okay.

Justin: Okay, our wedding’s going to be perfect. Okay?

Calista: I have something for you, bonnie. Your mission:

[Tender music]

 

Ben: Can I show you something?

Ciara: Of course. The poetry book that shawn gave us. What a lovely little wedding gift.

Ben: Yeah, I was going through it. And I found this one shakespeare sonnet that just totally hit home for me.

Ciara: How so?

Ben: It just reminds me of where I was in my life before I met you and where I am now because of you.

Steve: There you go, baby.

Kayla: Thank you.

Steve: Take those.

Kayla: I am never drinking vodka again.

Steve: Well, how do you think bonnie’s feeling this morning? I’m sure she knocked back her share too, huh?

Kayla: I know. I tried to warn her that she wouldn’t want a hangover on her wedding day, but she wouldn’t listen. There was–there was definitely something bothering her. I mean, she was determined to get smashed.

Steve: You don’t think she’s getting cold feet, do you?

Kayla: No. I think she can’t wait to marry justin. Thank you. No, there’s something bothering her, but all she would say is it had to do with calista lockhart.

Steve: Did you say calista flockhart?

Kayla: Lockhart.

Steve: Who the hell is that?

Calista: I have a present for you.

Bonnie: I don’t need any presents.

Calista: But it’s the perfect thing for your wedding day. It’s old, borrowed and blue.

Bonnie: No, no, please. Please. Please.

Calista: Well, easy, sister. Just want to give you this. It belonged to my late husband, harrison lord. Well, are you going to take it or not?

Bonnie: I really don’t need any presents, like I said. And that belonged to your late husband. I think he should keep it. And I already have something blue.

Calista: If you say so.

Justin: Well, we have a big day ahead of us. So I’m going to start getting ready. I’ll meet you downstairs for breakfast.

Calista: Where’s my money?

Bonnie: I don’t have it.

Calista: Why the hell not? I told you where to get it. From that xander guy at the salem inn. He’s sitting on a million bucks, which is just exactly what you owe me.

Xander: Ej better come through with that contract or he’s not getting a damn dime.

Nicole: Ej. I read jack’s editorial. It didn’t paint you in a very flattering light.

Ej: Oh, I’m not worried about that in the least. It’s better to be feared than respected. Huh?

[Laughs] Anyway, I’m not here for idle chitchat. I’ve come here to discuss a personnel matter.

Nicole: Okay.

Ej: I would like you to give xander his job back.

Nicole: Sure, yeah. That’ll happen over my dead body. To be a thriver

Ej: I’m the co-ceo of this corporation, and I’m telling you to hire xander back.

Nicole: Did chad sign off on this?

Ej: Forget chad. You answer to me.

[Nicole scoffs] I’ve drawn up a contract. Same terms as before. Sign it.

Nicole: No.

Ej: Excuse me?

Nicole: I know you’ve been out of the game for a while, ej. But perhaps you should familiarize yourself with the terms of my contract.

Ej: Why would I bother doing that?

Nicole: Because it includes a provision states that as the executives in charge of basic black, I.E., Brady and I, have full autonomy over all personnel decisions. And I’m quite confident that I can speak for my partner when I say there is no way in hell we are hiring xander.

Jack: Why would you defend xander after what he did to you?

Gwen: Have you gone completely mad? You just convinced my father that you’re totally responsible for crimes that I’ve committed.

Xander: Jack wanted to know why you went along with snyder on the drug deal. I knew you couldn’t explain that to him without… admitting that snyder was blackmailing you. And then jack would’ve wanted to know what he had on you. If jack ever finds out you lied about abigail being responsible for your miscarriage–

Gwen: [Sighs] I know. He wouldn’t want any part of me. I don’t understand that, wh– why did you cover for me?

Xander: Well, it’S… better for me to lose a friend than for you to lose your father.

Gwen: I already explained this to you the other day, jack. I sympathize with xander because I know what it’s like to be in his situation, to be desperate and destitute.

Jack: Because he’s broke, it’s okay to drag you into his criminal enterprise? Put everyone under this roof in danger! How can you excuse that?

Gwen: I’m not. I’m just saying that I understand it.

Jack: Well, I don’T. I don’t understand anything.

Gwen: What do you want me from me, jack?

Jack: The truth about you and xander.

Kayla: Calista is bonnie’s sister-in-law.

Steve: Never heard of her.

Kayla: Well, I don’t think that they had seen each other for a long time. And then calista showed up out of the blue and bonnie got carried away and invited her to the wedding.

Steve: And her name’s calista lockhart. Ha. Who’s she married to, harrison ford?

Kayla: No, harrison lord.

Steve: You’re kidding me.

Kayla: No, I’m not.

[Both laughing]

Steve: Come on.

Kayla: I’m not.

Steve: So who’s their kid? Ally mcsolo?

Kayla: You know, I have no idea. But all I know is that I think bonnie said that he’s dead.

Steve: So what’s this calista person like?

Kayla: I don’t know. She wasn’t there last night.

Steve: Okay. She came all the way to salem for the wedding and she didn’t go to the bachelorette party?

Kayla: I think there’s some kind of bad blood between them.

Steve: Maybe that’s why bonnie was so nervous last night.

Kayla: I don’t know. I mean, I just felt like she was dying to say it. She just wanted to unburden herself somehow.

Steve: But she obviously didn’T.

Kayla: No. In fact, every time I thought she was going to say something, she would just clam up and order another drink.

Steve: Wonder what that was about.

Calista: I told you yesterday I saw some hunk named xander walking into that hotel where you put me up carrying a briefcase with a million dollars in it.

Bonnie: I know.

Calista: So why didn’t you steal it?

Bonnie: [Huffs] I just– I couldn’T. Oh, come on. Look at me, all right? Look–look how far I’ve come. I can’t risk going back to prison. I’m marrying the most wonderful man I’ve ever met.

Calista: Yeah, obviously, he doesn’t know the real person he’s marrying.

Bonnie: Oh, believe me. Justin has seen the worst of me. He knows all about my past. And you know what? He believes I’ve changed. He believes I’ve turned my life around, and I have. And now, we’re in love. For crying out loud, it’s my wedding day! I got a lot on my mind. Can I just pay you later?

Calista: No. You screwed me once, sister. I’m not going to let it happen again. Oh, look at that. Better get crackin’. There’s only a couple of hours to take care of business before the wedding.

Bonnie: And what have i don’t?

Calista: Well, then, I will just show justin this little old gun, and your love story will be over.

Ciara: “When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state. And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries. And look upon myself and curse my fate.”

Ben: Outcast and alone. That was me when I first met you.

Ciara: Would you read some?

Ben: “Yet in these thoughts myself almost despising, happily, I think on thee. And then my state, like to the lark at break of day arising from sullen earth, sings hymns at heaven’s gate. For thy sweet love remembered such wealth brings. That then I scorn to change my state with kings.” That, ciara, is exactly how I feel about you. Because when we are together… I wouldn’t trade places with anybody in the world.

Ciara: Neither would I.

[Stirring music]

 

We gave new zzzquil pure zzzs restorative herbal sleep

Nicole: Why would you want to hire xander, anyway? He’s a nightmare to work with. And he smells like patchouli.

Ej: So we’ll get him some new cologne.

Nicole: [Huffs] Trust me, ej, if I go along with this, you will live to regret it.

Ej: I won’t regret getting my money back.

Nicole: What money?

Ej: Samantha paid xander a million dollars to blow up your marriage.

Nicole: Oh, I knew it! I knew it even when you wouldn’t admit it before.

Ej: The point is, there’s no way in hell I’m letting either of them get away with it.

Nicole: Great, fine. Perfect. Just leave me out of it.

Ej: Xander won’t give me back my money unless I get him back his job.

Nicole: Well, I won’t work with him.

Ej: Xander was paid a small fortune to do what he did, and you’re okay with that.

Nicole: No. No, of course not, but think about what you’re asking me to do. How would you feel if I told you to hire lucas?

Ej: It’s not the same thing.

Nicole: Yeah, yeah, it’s a similar idea…okay? I’m not going to work with that– that person who destroyed my marriage.

Ej: We all have to put up with colleagues we don’t like.

Nicole: But I don’t dislike xander. I hate him with every fiber of my being. He is a living, breathing repulsive reminder of the worst mistake I’ve made in my life. And, you know what, to have to work with him every day– no. No, thank you. I’m not doing it. And you know, ej, do you really need the money?

Ej: It’s the principle. I can’t let samantha win.

Nicole: Well, I can’t let xander win, so…

Ej: Hmm. Suit yourself. But if you don’t sign this contract…you’re fired.

Calista: Well, hey, don’t you look handsome?

Justin: Thank you.

Calista: I hope you don’t mind–I just helped myself. Bonnie told me to make myself at home.

Justin: Of course.

Calista: And what a fabulous home it is.

Justin: Calista, please don’t take this the wrong way, but I have to say… I’m a little surprised that you’re here when bonnie’s never even mentioned you before.

Calista: Hmm. Well, you know, bonnie and I have not been in contact since my husband died. But I wouldn’t miss her wedding for the world.

Justin: Where is bonnie anyway? I thought we were supposed to have breakfast together.

Calista: She just left. Said she had an important errand to run.

Bonnie: Hi! Morning, sunshine.

Xander: What are doing here?

Bonnie: Oh–ha ha. I came to invite you to our wedding.

Xander: What?

Bonnie: Yeah, justin and i are getting married, and, uh, we would love the honor, um, no, the pleas– whatever–ha ha ha! We both want you there.

Xander: You’re getting married today, and you came here yourself to invite me?

Bonnie: Mm-hmm.

Xander: That’s a little weird even for you, bonnie.

Bonnie: Oh, come on. Just say yes.

Xander: Not until I figure out what’s really going on. Tell me, bonnie, what am I missing?

Gwen: The truth is xander’s not the terrible person that you think he is. You’re the one who told me to give him a chance.

Jack: That’s before he turned you into his drug mule.

Gwen: Yes. But you can’t just write him off, jack. Look at me. Look at all the horrible things that I did to you and your family. You forgave me, didn’t you?

Jack: You are my daughter. And you have proved that you’ve changed. Xander’s the same selfish, deceitful liar he’s always been.

Gwen: That is not true.

Jack: I am baffled. Honestly, I am–how can you– how can you be sorry for an amoral, unethical deviant?

Gwen: Because I told you I know what it’s like to do something terrible because you just feel like you have no choice.

Jack: If he’d really been in that much trouble, he could’ve come to me.

Gwen: I am sure that if he felt like being honest with you was an option, he would have done that.

Jack: And he didn’T. And now he’s compounded his deceit by– by flouting the law and manipulating the justice system, and I can’t stand for that!

Gwen: You’ve already skewered him in the papers, jack. I mean, what more could you possibly do?

Jack: That story is just the beginning. There’s a lot more to the story. I know a whole hell of a lot more. Between what I write and what my staff uncovers, we might be able to get the charges against xander reinstated, and he can go to prison where he belongs.

Gwen: No. No, please. Please, don’t do that.

Jack: Why not?

Gwen: Because I don’t want you to–to–to cross paths with the dimeras. They’re ruthless.

Jack: Chad dimera is my son-in-law.

Gwen: I’m talking about ej.

Jack: I’m not afraid of him! The bottom line is xander is guilty as sin, and he needs to pay.

Gwen: No, you’re wrong, jack. He is not guilty. I am the one who’s guilty. Is now a good time for a flare-up?

Ben: Being together like this…it is even more amazing now because you’re my wife again.

Ciara: I was just thinking the exact same thing.

Ben: Yeah?

Ciara: Mm.

Ben: Well, then maybe we should just stay like this forever.

Ciara: Yeah, as tempting as that may be, I, um…I’m really excited to show you new orleans.

Ben: Yeah?

Ciara: Yeah.

Ben: When was the last time you were there?

Ciara: When I was a kid. But even then I realized how amazing of a place it was. I mean the music, the architecture, the food. Oh my god, the food!

Ben: Oh my god. Now, I want to get there. I want to get there now too. Should we start packing?

Ciara: You know, actually talking about the food made me kinda hungry. Do you mind if we make breakfast first?

Nicole: That is the second time you have threatened to fire me since you’ve been back.

Ej: Is it?

Nicole: Yeah. After I gave you unsolicited advice about johnny, you threatened to shut down this division.

Ej: My apologies. I was a little…riled up. But I’m calmer now.

Nicole: But you’re still going to fire me over this.

Ej: No, I don’t want to, nicole. You happen to be very good at what you do.

Nicole: Well, how can I be good at what I do if I work with someone who I hate?

Ej: Hatred can be a very powerful motivator. Just use it to make xander’s life a living hell. Brady and chloe will side with you. I bet you could drive him to quit by year’s end.

Nicole: Wanna bet me a million bucks?

Ej: [Laughs] Just shut up and sign the contract.

[Ej chuckles]

Kayla: Ugh. My head is still pounding.

Steve: Are you sure you’re going to be okay for the wedding? Maybe you should call in sick.

Kayla: I couldn’t do that to bonnie. Besides she’s coming over here in a little bit to get ready.

Steve: Oh, okay. Well, I better get over to the house and see if justin has any last-minute requests for his best dude.

Kayla: Okay. I’ll see you in a bit.

Steve: Yeah. Me and the famous calista.

Justin: Hey, maybe you ought to slow down a little.

Calista: Hmm. Yeah, you’re probably right. I guess I’m just trying to chase away blues.

Justin: Um…are you upset about something?

Calista: I don’t want to be a downer on your wedding day, but it is so hard to be happy for other people who are just starting their lives together when–

Justin: No, I understand. I don’t know if bonnie told you, but, uh, I lost my wife.

Calista: Oh, I’m so sorry.

Justin: Thanks. So tell me about your husband, harrison, was it?

Calista: Harrison lord. He was taken from me far too soon. Murdered for his money. The person who killed him stole every penny he had, leaving me not just a widow, but a pauper too. And the worst part is they got away with it.

Justin: I remember you mentioned that.

Calista: You’re a lawyer. Don’t you think that a criminal like that should be brought to justice?

Bonnie: I was just on my way over to kayla’s and thought I’d pop by here first.

Xander: Did you run this by justin?

Bonnie: Oh, I know he’d want you to be there. You’re his cousin. So why don’t you just hop in the shower, put on your monkey suit and be at the house by 2:00 P.M.

Xander: Bonnie–

Bonnie: Nope. Not taking no for an answer.

Xander: Honestly, I’d feel quite awkward.

Bonnie: Oh, baloney. You–you’ll be the life of the party. And I always say the more, the merrier. Right?

Xander: Fine. I’ll be there.

Bonnie: Yay! Yippee. Okay, I’ll see you–oh, I see you soon.

Gwen: I’m the one who’s guilty.

Jack: We’ve been through this before, gwen–

Gwen: No, please, jack. Please. Let me just finish. Please.

[Exhales] Xander lied. He lied when that he said he was the one delivering drugs for snyder and that brought me into the operation. He just did that to cover for me.

Jack: But he told me that snyder was his business partner.

Gwen: Yes. It’s not true. It’s not true. Those two never worked together. It was snyder and me. I was the one delivering drugs for him, and I wanted to stop, but he wouldn’t let me. And so one day I was just completely fed up.

Jack: Meaning what?

Gwen: Meaning…

[Sighs] Meaning one day, he just turned up here with a package and I said to him that he needs to go find somebody else to do his dirty work. And then we just–we’re having this big, horrible row, and then xander walks in. And xander starts defending me. He stood up for me. He’s the one who was trying to get me out of this horrible mess that I’d gotten myself into.

[Exhales] And then…snyder just dropped dead…right in front of us.

[Sighs] And then that’s when things got really complicated. So I am not an innocent victim in this. I’m the one who got xander into this whole mess. I’m so sorry. You must think I’m a terrible person.

Jack: No, gwen. I’m confused. Why would you agree to run drugs for snyder in the first place? Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

Jack: Okay. I get what’s going on here. You’re upset about my editorial, and you’re trying to get me to write a retraction.

Gwen: Would you?

Jack: Absolutely not! I don’t get this 180 that you’ve done on xander. And for the longest time, the two of you couldn’t stand each other. Oh, wait.

Gwen: Wait what–what?

Jack: Julie. Julie walked in on you and xander together on the couch. You told me it was a momentary lapse of judgment. Maybe it wasn’t so momentary.

Gwen: Yes, it was. It was. But I’m not talking about that right now. It’s beside the point. But yes, yes, judy is right. Xander did lie to you. He didn’t want you to know that I was running drugs because he didn’t want you to think less of me. He was trying to protect my relationship with you. He lied so that I wouldn’t have to tell the truth.

Jack: What is the truth… gwen? Why–why would you agree to run drugs for snyder?

Gwen: He forced me to.

Jack: How? How could he do that?

Gwen: He was blackmailing me.

Jack: With what? What was he holding over you?

Calista: We are talkin’ grand larceny and murder. Well, don’t you think the rich who commits those heinous crimes should pay?

Justin: I think anyone who’s proven guilty in a court of law should pay.

Calista: Well, they didn’T. And it makes my blood boil.

Justin: Mm-hmm. I can see that. But in time, the anger, the pain will be less acute, and you’ll find yourself less immersed in, uh, stewing about the past and more hopeful about the future.

Calista: Well, I’ll drink to that.

[Both chuckle]

Justin: Ah, that’s bonnie’s makeup bag.

Calista: Mm. She gonna need that! Ha ha.

Justin: Maybe you’d like to bring it to her. You can meet kayla, her matron of honor.

Calista: [Laughs] Well, you know, I am still a little tired from my trip. And I’ve had a couple of drinks. I don’t think I should drive.

Justin: Oh, actually, that’s a–that’s a good idea. All right. Well, I’ll just take care of it myself.

[Calista giggles]

[Beep beep]

Bonnie: Oh, thank the lord.

[Suspenseful music]

Oh–whoa.

[Knock on door]

Ej: Xander, open up. Xander.

Ben: The eggs could use some hot sauce.

Ciara: I got it.

Ben: Thank you.

Ciara: Um…I have been so preoccupied with everything, I completely forgot.

Ben: What?

Ciara: I am out of birth control pills.

Ben: Well, I’m sure there’s a pharmacy in between here and new orleans. We’ll just have your doctor call in a prescription.

Ciara: Or…not.

Ben: [Coughs] I order my groceries online now.

Ben: I’m not sure what that means. Ha.

Ciara: What if I didn’t refill my prescription?

Ben: Are you saying you want to use a different kind of birth control?

Ciara: No. What I’m saying is…maybe we shouldn’t worry about that. What I’m saying is… what if we have a baby?

Steve: Yo, justin.

Calista: Justin’s not here. Mm! Well, hi, looks like it’s just you and me, big boy.

Justin: Hey.

Kayla: Justin, everything okay?

Justin: Never better. I just came by to give bonnie her makeup bag.

Kayla: She’s not here.

[Knocking continues]

Ej: Xander, are you in there?

Xander: Hold your horses man, I’m coming.

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John: There you go.

Marlena: Thank you, darling.

John: Been a hectic couple days, huh? You marrying ben and ciara, our little claire bear heading off to south africa for new adventures. I tell you, doc, I am so looking forward to this labor day weekend so we can just relax.

Marlena: I am too. You know what I did? I cleared my entire schedule through tuesday.

John: Well, I hope you penciled me in for a little something.

Marlena: Mm.

John: [Chuckles]

Marlena: I penciled you in for all of it.

John: Mm, I like the way you think.

[Phone rings]

[Sighs]

[Phone rings] Shane donovan. Wonder what he wants.

[Phone beeps] Hey, shane. What’s up?

Jake: Good morning.

Gabi: Morning, yourself. Oh, no, no. No you don’t, mister. Up and at ’em. Come on. It’s your first day at work.

Jake: But did I adequately thank you for showing me the ropes yesterday? I mean, that had to be the best welcoming to a new job that I’ve ever had.

Gabi: All right, but don’t expect sex on philip’s desk every day because we have things to do.

Jake: Right, like world domination.

Gabi: Exactly, so come on, get to it.

Jake: [Groans]

Gabi: [Chuckles]

Jake: [Sighs]

Gabi: Jake.

Jake: What?

Gabi: This is perfect. You made the front page. “Ousted dimera brother moves to titan.” Photo and everything.

Jake: Whoa, look at that guy. You know what? With the way my brothers tossed my ass out of the family business, I hope they’re reading this and choking on their scones.

Tony: Good morning.

Chad: You see this? About jake at titan?

Tony: Oh, that ex-mechanic, ex-hoodlum is as successful at titan as he was at dimera. We have nothing to worry about.

Chad: Believe me, I’m not worried. Want a scone?

Tony: Actually, I was supposed to meet anna in the solarium for breakfast but I haven’t been able to find her. Have you seen her?

Chad: Heard her burning rubber.

Tony: Excuse me?

Chad: Anna, she took off about 15 minutes ago like a bat out of hell.

Tony: Well, that’s strange. I wonder where she went.

[Mysterious music]

 

Anna: Oh, thank goodness you’re here, roman.

Roman: Well, good morning, but if you’re here for breakfast, we don’t open for another half hour.

Anna: No, I don’t need breakfast; I couldn’t possibly eat a bite– not when life as we know it could change forever.

Roman: “Life as we know it”?

Anna: We have an emergency on our hands, roman, and we have got to do something about it right now.

Lani: Good morning, sunshine.

Eli: You know what time it is?

Lani: I do.

Eli: Did you set my alarm last night?

Lani: I did.

Eli: Woman, you know I had a late shift last night. I don’t have to be up for a few more hours.

Lani: Wrong, ’cause you have to be up now because we have someplace to be. Auntie p’s? Breakfast? You forgot, didn’t you?

Eli: [Groans] Oh, yes.

Lani: [Laughs]

Paulina: I know what mama wants, tammy, especially since she had no problem drumming it into my head over and over again while she was here.

[Sighs] Everything’s gonna be fine, big sister. I’m back in everybody’s good graces now. And I promise you, abe will not find out that lani’s my daughter or that he’s not really the father. Because if he does, I surely will lose him and I am not going to let that happen. Well, yeah. Yeah, love you too. Talk soon.

Abe: What was that all about?

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Lani: Maybe this will help.

Eli: Sleep would help. Not breakfast at the crack of dawn. You know, I vote we cancel.

Lani: And hurt auntie p’s feelings? She is so excited about this. To whip up an extra-special breakfast so we can all start the day together.

Eli: Mm.

Lani: It’s her way of making up after everything that happened.

Eli: Didn’t we already forgive her and move on?

Lani: You know my auntie. She likes to go big. She has to prove herself, prove how sorry she is, how much she loves us. And this is how she does it.

Eli: By going big.

Lani: The bigger, the better.

Eli: Oh, god. You sure there’s no way we can get out of this?

Lani: Not a chance. She and dad are counting on us.

Paulina: What was what all about?

Abe: Well, I’m sorry, but I heard you say something like, “I would surely lose him and I can’t let that happen.”

Paulina: Oh, well, I was, uh, telling my sister that I had to cancel twice with my new hairdresser here in salem. And if I have to cancel again, he’ll probably drop me as a client. Oh, speaking of canceling, I hired this trendy new chef in chicago to cook for us all this morning, but the man, he texted me about an hour ago. He sprained his ankle. He can’t make it.

Abe: Mm, that’s too bad.

Paulina: Oh, abe, I wanted our little gathering here this morning to be perfect but it looks like we’re either gonna have to postpone it or just order from some nearby diner.

Abe: No, we don’t have to do either one ’cause I happen to know that you have a seriously stocked pantry. So I think, between the two of us, we could put a fabulous brunch on the table.

Paulina: You always know how to cheer me up, abe carver.

Abe: You know, it’s seeing that smiling face of yours that cheers me up. And…this.

[Both smooch]

Paulina: Mm-hmm.

Gabi: [Scoffs] It’s all happening, jake. I mean, first we steal titan out from under philip and then we use titan to crush dimera.

Jake: Yeah, I can get behind that.

Gabi: Too bad we didn’t find anything in philip’s office yesterday.

Jake: A sammy sosa baseball card is not nothing.

Gabi: Yeah, but we can’t use that to bring him down. It’s fine, it’s only day one, and I’ve got plenty of ideas on ways I can sabotage him.

Jake: You really are relentless, aren’t you?

Gabi: When I want something, damn right I am. And I want this with a vengeance.

Jake: Hey, you and me both. All right? The way tony and ej and chad all gloated when they voted me out as ceo…

[Chuckles] I can’t wait to rip their little empire out from under them.

Gabi: They’re so arrogant. They’re so full of themselves and their–their dimera power. You know, they’re not gonna see us coming.

Tony: Hello, my darling. I was looking forward to our breakfast. Oh, you know what? Why don’t you call me when you get this message. I love you. I suppose…a little mystery is always good for a marriage.

Chad: At least your wife is in the same city.

Tony: You’ve not heard from abigail?

Chad: It’s not like I can call her. I promised her I would give her time and space to figure things out.

Tony: Oh, she’ll come back to you.

Chad: Not that I deserve it, but I sure hope she does.

[Sighs] So much for the traditional labor day picnic with thomas and charlotte. Jack asked if he wanted to– if he could take the kids for the weekend out to the lake. Eh, who am I to say no?

Tony: So you’ll be here alone, then?

Chad: Yeah, but I got plenty of work to keep me busy.

Tony: [Chuckles] Yeah, why do I get the feeling the only thing that’s gonna be on your mind is abigail?

Chad: And how I screwed up. The good news is, jack said he was gonna talk to her this weekend and he said he would talk to her about me. Find out if she’S… planning on ever coming home.

Roman: Okay, uh, but can I at least have a cup of coffee before we take on the world?

Anna: No, no. There’s no time to waste. Our daughter needs us.

Roman: Wait a minute, what– what’s wrong with carrie? Was there an accident? Is she okay?

Anna: No, nothing like that. She’s fine. Physically, at least. But emotionally, she’s a total wreck. It’s her marriage, roman. It’s flatlining. Code blue!

Roman: Come on. I just saw carrie and austin in february. Everything was fine.

Anna: Well, whatever was fine in february is kaput now.

Roman: Okay, what happened?

Anna: She called. She was totally broken up. She could hardly speak. The only thing I could get out of her was that she and austin had a terrible fight. We have to help our baby, roman. We need to get to zurich right now.

 

John: All right, I’m on it. Yeah, I’ll get back to you.

Marlena: What’s going on?

John: Shane wants black patch for a top secret case. Couldn’t go into details over the phone, but he wants steve and me in zurich as soon as possible.

Marlena: Well… there goes our weekend.

John: [Sighs]

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[Mellow acoustic music]

 

Lani: Did they wake up?

Eli: No, still asleep.

Lani: Oh, good.

Eli: Oh, look at you! So fine.

Lani: Mm. [Chuckles] Maybe you can save that thought for tonight?

Eli: I got a better idea. I still got lots of time before I need to be at work. So… I can think of a bunch of stuff that we can do that’s way better than going to aunt paulina’s breakfast.

Lani: Mm, okay, well, I would love to do those things with you but, um–

Eli: Yes, I know. You don’t want to upset paulina and you don’t want to let your dad down.

Lani: Now that he and aunt paulina are back on track, I want to show them that we support them 100%.

Eli: Because you’re the best daughter in the world and the best niece in the world.

Lani: And, uh, I’m kinda hungry.

[Both chuckle]

Eli: All right, well, that settles it. Let’s go to breakfast.

Lani: Let’s do it.

Abe: My goodness. You know, something smells amazing.

Paulina: [Chuckles] That’s my famous baked-egg casserole. Yeah, I need to sauté a little sausage, peppers, and onions.

Abe: Ooh, well, tell me what to do. I’ll be your sous-chef.

Paulina: You don’t look to me like anybody’s “sous” anything. You’re a man who’s used to being boss.

Abe: Well, yeah, but, you know, I’m willing to take directions for a worthy cause, and… I can’t think of anything worthier than a family breakfast with my nearest and dearest.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Well, in that case, you’re gonna need this.

[Chuckling]

Abe: Oh. [Laughs]

[Both laughing] Ah. [Smooches]

[Both laughing]

John: No, no, no, no, no, I understand. Just have fun at the wedding. Yeah, of course I’ll keep you in the loop, partner. Right. Love to kayla.

Marlena: Hmm. Sounds like you’ve lost your partner.

John: Steve is justin’s best man. I didn’t even realize today was the big day.

Marlena: And kayla is bonnie’s matron of honor.

John: How crazy is that? All the hell bonnie gave adrienne, steve couldn’t stand the sight of her. Now the two of ’em are standing up for the happy couple.

Marlena: Yeah. I guess they saw how happy they were and decided that’s what was important.

John: Well, just the power of love, huh? Hmm, that’s nothing you and i know anything about, is it?

[Both chuckle] I love you.

Gabi: All right, I better get dressed if we wanna beat philip to the office.

Jake: What if philip got to the office before us, huh?

Gabi: It’s your first day. You can’t be late.

Jake: Let’s call it a breakfast meeting, hmm?

Gabi: Mm, I think that you don’t have breakfast or work in mind.

Jake: Oh, what do you expect? Do you realize how hot you are when you start talking corporate takeovers, huh?

Gabi: Oh, come on.

Jake: Come on. Destroying empires… bringing down the enemy…

Gabi: Well, we can’t get to any of that if we’re rolling around in bed.

Jake: Think of it as a team-building exercise.

[Intriguing music]

 

Tony: I know how difficult this must be for you. But I also know how much you love abigail and how much abigail loves you. And I have every bit of confidence that she’s gonna be back home soon, into your arms. You just have to be patient.

Chad: I am not a patient man.

Tony: You don’t have a choice in this matter.

Chad: True. It’s just that… every time I wake up and abby isn’t next to me, I wonder how I’m gonna get through the day and the next day and the day after that.

Tony: Well, I may not be as pretty, but I have been told I’m good company. So why don’t you join me for breakfast? We can have eggs benedict, smoked salmon, bellinis…

Chad: I appreciate the invite but I have, uh… I have an early meeting. Thank you for listening.

Tony: Oh, any time, brother. Oh… it will work out with you and abigail. Trust my words.

[Sighs] Anna, where are you?

Roman: [Sighs] Look, I… I am sorry that carrie’s upset, but…why, exactly, do we need to go to zurich?

Anna: Because! We are her parents. She needs us.

Roman: Did she say that?

Anna: Well, no, but I am her mother. I can read between the lines.

Roman: You know what? Look, anna, we’re not going to zurich, okay? Carrie and austin are adults. They’re level-headed. They will work this out.

Anna: And what if they don’t? I couldn’t live with myself if our baby girl’s marriage implodes because we couldn’t be bothered to get on a plane when she needs us the most.

Roman: Except she didn’t ask us to come, anna!

Anna: We’re going to have a family meeting. You can talk to austin. I will talk with carrie. We will make sure that austin knows that he is married to the most wonderful girl in the whole wide world and he better sure as hell take care of her and– why am I even blathering on like this when we should be getting on a plane? So you go pack and we can strategize on the plane.

Roman: It’s not gonna happen.

Anna: Okay, well, then– then you can buy clothes when we get there.

Roman: Yeah, that’s not what I mean. I’m not going to zurich, and neither should you.

[Tense music]

As someone who resembles someone else…

Paulina: And now the magic begins.

Abe: Well, I am looking at the magic right now.

Paulina: Oh. [Chuckles] I couldn’t have done it without you. You can be my sous-chef any day of the week.

Abe: Oh, I like the sound of that.

[Both chuckle]

[Doorbell rings]

Paulina: Oh, right on time. Good morning!

Eli: Morning.

Paulina: Good morning. Oh.

Lani: Good morning.

Paulina: Good morning. And good morning, my sweet little sleepy angels.

Eli: Yeah, at least someone gets to sleep.

[All chuckle]

Lani: Hi, dad.

Abe: Hey, sweetheart. Hey. Yeah, eli.

Eli: Good morning.

Abe: Hey there, sweetie.

Lani: Mmm! Auntie, is that your–

Paulina: Famous breakfast casserole? You bet it is. I wanted to make something that was worth getting out of bed for.

Abe: Oh, and this is for you. It’s just oj, ’cause I know you have to go to work later. And for you, my dear, and you. And I would like to propose a toast to second chances and new beginnings.

Lani: Cheers.

[All chuckle]

[Warm music]

 

Jake: Oh, and my day was going so well.

Chad: Hey! I hear congratulations are in order. I heard about your little job over at titan.

Gabi: “Little job”?

Chad: Relatively speaking. I don’t know if you know this, but I was actually ceo over there.

Gabi: For what? About two seconds?

Chad: Sure, it was brief, but it was not like I got my ass handed to me because I couldn’t do the job.

Jake: You son of a bitch.

Gabi: Don’t give him the satisfaction, jake. It’s okay. Go ahead, make fun. But it’s a mistake to underestimate jake. He’s gonna be running titan before you know it.

[Tense music]

 

John: Well, I guess I better call good old shane back and tell him I’m flying solo on this one.

Marlena: Not necessarily.

John: What, you know something I don’t know? Steve said he can’t make it.

Marlena: I can.

John: Excuse me?

Marlena: Why don’t you take me to zurich?

[Warm music]

 

Anna: You don’t want to go to zurich? Don’t you care about our daughter’s marriage?

Roman: Of course I care, but as I’ve been saying, but it doesn’t seem to register, it’s none of our business.

Anna: She’s our daughter!

Roman: And she’s an adult, and it’s her marriage. And I doubt if she’d appreciate her parents flying halfway around the world to interfere in her life in this way– in any way!

Anna: Well, I think she would. Besides, she needs us. She needs you, roman. Your wisdom, your advice–

Roman: Anna, the only person who needs my advice is you, and here it is, okay? Do not go to zurich. Stay home. Let carrie and austin work out their problems on their own.

Anna: That is not the answer.

Roman: Yes, it is, and it’s the only one I’ve got.

Anna: Well, fine. If you won’t help me, then I guess I just have to do it myself. Oh!

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Jake: You know, gabi, we’re done here. Let’s go to the office.

Chad: Have fun punching the clock for philip.

Gabi: You’re a condescending jerk, you know that?

Chad: Yeah, I’m also the ceo of dimera.

Gabi: Co-ceo. And how is abigail? Is she still in boston with her mom?

Chad: How’s arianna? Still in phoenix with her two dads?

Gabi: For now, yes, but I intend on having her come live with me.

Chad: Oh, I’m sure that’s gonna go over real well with sonny and will.

Gabi: W-what are you suggesting? That they’re gonna have a problem with that? Because they won’T.

Chad: Sure about that?

Gabi: What the hell do you know? I spoke to sonny yesterday. He says he hasn’t spoken to you in weeks, so some best friend you are.

John: Doc, I know it might sound romantic to spend the last few days of summer in zurich, but… I don’t have to remind you this is a work trip, here. I’m sure I’m gonna spend the whole time on the case. It’s not gonna be much fun for you.

Marlena: Well, I could keep you company on the flight. And I could visit with austin and carrie. You know, I haven’t seen carrie for such a long time and… I’m sure we have lots to catch up on.

John: And I’m sure she would love that, yeah.

Marlena: And without your partner, well, who knows? You might need a little help on the case.

John: You mean from…?

Marlena: Yours truly.

[Intriguing music]

 

Lani: Oh, auntie p, it was so nice of you to have us over.

Paulina: Honey, we are going to do this more often. I mean, what better way to start the day?

Eli: What is that smell?

Paulina: Hmm?

Eli: That smell?

Paulina: Oh, my glory! Oh!

Lani: Uh, is everything okay in there?

Paulina: No, it’s not okay at all! I set the temp too high and my casserole is ruined!

Lani: Auntie, it doesn’t matter.

Paulina: Yes, it does matter. Of course it does.

[Voice breaking] Oh, I wanted– I wanted to celebrate the three of you. Your love, your kindness, your willingness to forgive me. I am not doing that with oatmeal.

Eli: Well, I do love oatmeal.

Paulina: Well, I’ll just start all over. I have all the ingredients. Just keep the mimosas and the orange juice, just keep it flowing.

Abe: No, no, no, you don’t have to go to that much trouble.

Paulina: No, it’s no trouble at all.

Eli: Well, you know, look, I’d love to stay and stick around, but I gotta get going. I gotta get back to the station.

Lani: You can’t just tell them you’re gonna be a little late?

Eli: No, why don’t– why don’t we reschedule? I’ve got the whole labor day weekend off. You know, just pick a day, pick a time, I’ll be there.

Abe: Sounds good to me.

Paulina: Oh, ah, labor day weekend, that’s it!

Abe: What? What’s “it”?

Paulina: Well, instead of a different time, how about a different place? Forget about breakfast in salem. Let’s do lunch in miami!

Lani: [Laughing] What? Honestly, I thought I was getting my floors cleaned.

Abe: You want to have lunch in miami?

Paulina: Sure. Why not? I’ll charter a jet. It’ll whisk us all off by the time we finish packing.

> Lani: I told you, she likes to go big.

Paulina: Mm-hmm, and I don’t take no for an answer. So what do you say? Hey, palm beach, south beach? Little fun in the sun? And you can get to see my place on star island. Have I told you how fabulous it is? All: Yes.

Lani: [Chuckles]

Paulina: Well, how about it? Can you tear yourself away from salem for a few days, mr. Mayor?

Abe: I probably can manage it.

Paulina: Well?

Eli: Well, yeah, yeah. Yes, it sounds awesome, but I still gotta get to work.

Paulina: Well, I’m sure you can take a personal day.

Lani: Wait, what– what about the kids?

Paulina: What about them? Bring them along. The more the merrier.

[Warm music]

 

Chad: You’re right. My bad. It’s been a while since I’ve been in touch with sonny.

Gabi: ‘Cause you’re too busy feeling sorry for yourself because abigail went bye-bye.

Chad: Well, I am lonely for her, but she’ll be back.

Gabi: You sure about that? Because you not only cheated on her, but it was with her sister. So I don’t think the odds sound very great for you.

Chad: Go to hell.

Gabi: Wait, chad. Actually, um, since you haven’t spoken to him, you should know that sonny is making his company public.

Chad: That’s great news. I’m very happy for him.

Gabi: Well, you should let him know that.

Chad: You should mind your own business.

Gabi: I’m pretty sure this is my business because sonny and will are currently caring for my daughter. And sonny’s crazy busy and so is will because of the newspaper, so there’s a possibility that arianna might have to come live with us since we are in a position to give her A… loving and stable home.

Chad: [Laughs] Yeah. Stability, yeah, right. That’s exactly what people think of when they think of you.

Gabi: Snipe at me all you want, but if you really care so damn much about your bff sonny, you should give him a call and congratulate him.

[Tense music]

 

Tony: Oh, there you are, darling. Where have you been? I thought we were having breakfast together.

Anna: Breakfast? Why is everyone so obsessed with breakfast? Especially at a time like this?

Tony: It’s not even noon.

Anna: Well, it’s almost the end of the day in zurich and the end of carrie and austin’s marriage.

Tony: I’m sorry, I’m– I’m not quite following.

Anna: I talked with carrie. There was a big blow-up with austin and she was in tears. She was devastated. Whatever’s happened, obviously, it’s his fault.

Tony: [Chuckles] Obviously.

Anna: And she needs the support of her parents.

Tony: Yeah, so why don’t you speak to roman?

Anna: I just did. I told him he needs to get on the next flight with me to zurich. And you know what he said?

Tony: No.

Anna: He said no.

Tony: Well, that’s what I just said.

Anna: Well, how do you know?

Tony: Oh, instinct. But I think it was exactly the right answer. I don’t think either of you should be going to zurich to fix a problem that is not your responsibility to fix. I think you should let austin and carrie work it out themselves. People everywhere living with type 2 diabetes

Anna: Why are you taking roman’s side in this, tony?

Tony: I’m not taking sides, anna. Look, I know how much you love your daughter and how much you want to help save their marriage, but what happens when you land and the problem between them was just a lover’s spat and you then discover them in each other’s arms? Or, heaven forbid, the problem continues and your presence only makes things worse? You’d never forgive yourself.

Anna: No. I would never forgive myself if I didn’t go.

Tony: Anna, darling…

Anna: No, don’T. Don’t “anna, darling” me. My daughter is in trouble and I have to pack. And you can enjoy your breakfast, your lunch, and dinner with–without me. So I have no idea when I’m coming back.

Tony: Anna, wait.

[Soft music]

I’m going too.

Anna: [Voice breaking] What?

Tony: To zurich. I’ll book our flight.

John: So you want to go play spy with me in zurich?

Marlena: Well, you’ve said that I’ve been very helpful to you. I’ve helped you solve cases in the past. And you said I’m a very good detective, and you’ve also said that we’re a terrific team.

John: And that’s a fact.

Marlena: A–and in 2017, I went to europe by myself and tracked down stefano.

John: And you’re beautiful and you’re brilliant and you’re brave. And there’s no one else I would rather have on my side.

Marlena: Mm.

John: So… looks like you and i are going to zurich, doesn’t it?

Marlena: We are?

[Both laughing] Whoo-hoo! Oh, boy! [Laughs]

[Uplifting music]

 

Lani: It really does sound amazing. It does, auntie, but… I don’t know, the twins have never traveled before. I don’t know how they’ll do on a plane and then sleeping in a strange place. We should probably pass.

Paulina: Well, though I love the babies being along on the ride with us, well, hasn’t julie been begging for some quality time with jules and carver? Now is her chance.

Eli: Julie and doug would love this.

Lani: Yeah, they– they definitely would.

Paulina: And isn’t your maternity leave up and you have to go back to work on tuesday?

Lani: Yes.

Paulina: And the two of you, have you had any “you” time since those precious little dolls have been born?

Eli: No.

[All laugh]

Paulina: Well… [Chuckles] Doug and julie, they get their chance with those little babies and you get your chance for a romantic weekend, and– well, for all of us. Sunsets, late night swims…

[Both laugh]

Eli: You are very hard to say no to, aunt paulina.

Lani: Ah.

Paulina: That’s the idea.

Lani: Okay. Let’s do it.

Paulina: Oh, hallelujah! Miami, here we come!

[All laugh] Whoo! Charlie’s my little sidekick when it

Lani: [Sighs]

Eli: You know, I’m not sure my grandmother is gonna want to give jules and carver back to us when we get home.

Lani: You do know that they are going to be spoiled rotten, right?

Eli: That’s what grandparents are for.

Lani: [Sighs] Mm, I miss them already.

Eli: Yeah. It’s kinda quiet in here.

Lani: I know.

Eli: But you know what? We are going to miami! I am gonna dance you until dawn and kiss you under the moonlight. And you know what?

Lani: Hmm?

Eli: You get to have my undivided attention the entire time we’re there.

Lani: You do know we’re going with my auntie paulina, right?

Eli: Mm-hmm.

Lani: She requires a lot of attention and I have some plans for you, myself.

Eli: Like what?

Lani: It’s the first time you have ever been to my hometown. And I cannot wait to show you all the places I loved when I was a kid. Like, there’s this beach where you can go and find the most amazing shells and sea glass. And… I have this bikini that I have been waiting to wear all summer.

Eli: Really?

Lani: Mm-hmm.

Eli: Well, I can’t wait to see you in it and out.

Lani: Wow.

Paulina: I understand, sweetie. Next time, for sure. I love you too.

Abe: Chanel can’t join us?

Paulina: She’s too busy gearing up for the opening of the bakery next week. You probably should finish packing. Jet is wheels up in one hour.

Abe: Ooh, I don’t want to miss the jet.

Paulina: You’re not excited about this weekend?

Abe: I didn’t say that. But you were thinking it.

Abe: What I was thinking is that this is very extravagant and very impulsive.

Paulina: Well, I’m a very extravagant and very impulsive kind of girl.

Abe: [Chuckles] That you are.

Paulina: And I’m happy. I’m happier than I’ve ever been. You and lani, you’ve forgiven me and all I see is love and joy ahead for us.

Abe: Well, in that case, I guess it’s worth a celebration.

Paulina: Mm-hmm, and we’re gonna do it in style.

Abe: [Chuckles] Star island.Gonna show you where I grew up, with– with big mama and tammy. Show you why I love miami.

[Chuckles] And best part is I get to fall in love with it all over again because I get to see it through your eyes, and I can’t think of anything that would make me happier.

Abe: Well, if you’re gonna put it that way, I wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world.

Paulina: Oh, honey.

[Smooching]

Jake: You were A… a little hard on chad, don’t you think?

Gabi: Well, he deserved it. I mean, what a pompous ass. He thinks he’s better than us and smarter than us because he and ej got dimera handed to them on a silver platter?

Jake: Right, just like philip failed his way to the top at titan ’cause he’s daddy’s darling.

Gabi: Exactly. That’s why we’re gonna win. Because we know what it means to work our tails off, to never lose sight of the prize. So no. No one–not philip kiriakis or ej or chad dimera– is gonna stop us.

[Intriguing music]

 

Chad: Hey.

Roman: Hey.

Chad: Morning.

Roman: Good morning. Haven’t seen you in a while. How’s it going?

Chad: Ah, I’m hanging in there. I was–I was hoping that you could help me with something, actually.

Roman: If I can, sure.

Chad: Well, I wanted to take a weekend trip to phoenix and… I don’t want to impose, but have you talked to will lately?

Roman: Yeah, matter of fact, I talked to him the other day and he said that he and sonny were missing family and friends. So I think a visit from you would be just what they need.

Chad: All right, then. Then it’s a plan.

Roman: Okay, I’ll need photos, especially of arianna.

Chad: Uh, you got ’em.

Roman: Good to see you.

Chad: Hey, good to see you.

[Mellow music]

 

[Line trilling] Hey, sonny! Yeah, no, I know, it’s– it’s been a while. No, I’m sorry about that. Um, hey, I heard about the great news about the ipo. Yeah, and I was–I was thinking maybe I could come out and congratulate you in person. Ah, just for the weekend, if you’re not too busy. Oh, you don’t mind? Ah, yeah. No, I’m gonna have ’em fire up the dimera jet right away then. Yeah, I’ll be there in no time.

Anna: Tony, you’d really go with me?

Tony: Of course. You’re my wife, anna. What’s important to you is important to me. Besides, someone has to take care of you, ’cause the last time you were in europe without me…

Anna: Oh, please, let’s not go there.

Tony: Oh, fine, fine, but just to be on the safe side, I’m just gonna make sure you don’t get yourself into any kind of trouble.

Anna: Oh, darling, no one’s ever taken such good care of me.

Tony: [Chuckles] Oh, now I’m back in the good graces.

[Both chuckle]

Anna: What are you talking about?

Tony: Well, I know you were a little upset with me because I didn’t invest in johnny’s movie. But let’s look at it this way: We have money; we have great success; uh, we have… well, freedom to travel whenever and wherever we please.

Anna: And for a very important reason.

[Both chuckle] And I have a feeling– a very strong feeling– we’re going to be very glad we did.

John: All right, doc. Next stop is zurich.

Marlena: Yes, together. As it should be.

John: As it should be.

[Sweeping music]

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[Soft dramatic music]

Brady: Good night.

Chloe: Night.

Brady: Uh, chloe–sorry. Do you mind if I read something? I’m not sleepy. I just–I’m–

Chloe: Oh, for god’s sake, just come sleep in the bed.

Brady: I don’t want to make you uncomfortable.

Chloe: Just stay on your side.

Brady: Are you–are you– only if you’re sure.

[Sighs]

 

Chloe: What are you doing with that blanket?

Brady: Think of it as the wall of jericho.

[Sighs] This is much nicer. Thank you.

Chloe: Sure.

[Brady sighs]

[Tense music]

 

[Brady exhales deeply]

Johnny: [Sighs] Okay. Uh, she’s not answering your texts. That’s okay, buddy. You just gotta up your game. And…ah. Hey, chanel, it’s me. You know that it’s me because it’s a video of me. Hey, I’m sorry about my sister earlier causing a scene. I just wanted you to look at this face and ask yourself, do I look like a player? No. Do I look like somebody that is aggressive towards women? No, because I’m not at all. I think that women are actually the superior sex and that, you know, we would all be better off if they– if you ran the world, you know? I just think that–

Ej: Quite a performance. I take it that your date didn’t go very well. Hm?

Paulina: Honey, you’re a baker. You gotta be up in five hours.

Chanel: I know, but I’m just trying to figure out how to answer johnny’s text.

Paulina: Whose text?

Chanel: Johnny. Aka giovanni.

Paulina: Oh, right. Giovanni. [Chuckles] Damn, I like saying that. I like saying, “chanel and giovanni” even more.

[Chuckles] Perfect names for a perfect couple.

Chanel: Sorry to disappoint you, but we aren’t any kind of couple, let alone a perfect one.

Paulina: What happened?

Chanel: Allie.

Johnny: Are you jealous or something?

Allie: Don’t be dumb, okay? I’m with tripp, and chanel is my friend, and that’s it.

Johnny: I don’t know if I believe that. And deep down, I don’t think you do either.

Allie: [Sighs]

Nicole: Allie? Allie? Um…

Allie: Hi. Is something wrong with henry?

Nicole: No, no, it’s just that it’s late, and I saw your light on. Is something bothering you?

Allie: Not something. Someone.

Rafe: Good god.

Ava: Nice to see you too.

Rafe: Come on, ava. When a man comes home to find his girlfriend sitting in the dark with a suitcase, he’s not thinking it’s a surprise trip to hawaii.

Ava: No. No, I was waiting to tell you to your face. I’m moving out.

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Rafe: What you have seen is that nicole and i are friends, but what you have imagined is more than that.

Ava: I’m not imagining it.

[Chuckles] I–it has been in my face for months, and I just have not wanted to see it because I care about you too much.

Rafe: I care about you too.

Ava: I know that. It’s just not enough. I don’t know when you and nicole became more than friends, but you are.

Rafe: Okay, for the last time, there is nothing going on between us.

Ava: Okay, then how come I saw her in your arms this morning?

Brady: You are not making this easy.

Chloe: Mm.

Brady: Oh.

[Light beeps]

[Sighs] What the…?

Philip: Why am i not surprised? As someone who resembles someone else…

Paulina: So giovanni is really johnny dimera?

Chanel: Yeah, his grandfather called him giovanni.

Paulina: I don’t care if he called him tweety bird. It’s the last name that counts. Dimera… as in dimera enterprises, as in the dimeras who have more money than the gdp of a small country?

Chanel: Mama, you should see the house. And they have a butler.

Paulina: They have a seat on the stock exchange. Oh, girl. [Chuckles] Oh, girl, you done good. You’ve learned from your mistakes.

Chanel: Huh?

Paulina: Mm-hmm, this time, when you set out to snag a rich man, you actually made sure that he really is rich. Not like that xavier person.

Chanel: Xander.

Paulina: Whatever.

Chanel: And I didn’t set out to snag a rich man. I didn’t even know johnny had money when I met him. I just liked him.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Well, if you like him poor, then you must be crazy about him rich. [Chuckles]

Chanel: Yeah, but he’s not. He’s on the outs with his dad. I met him too, ej dimera. Not a warm and fuzzy kind of guy. Like, he won’t give johnny any money for his movie.

Paulina: Well, so is johnny down in the dumps about that? Is that what made things hit the skids?

Chanel: No, things hit the skids because… johnny is allie’s twin brother.

Johnny: First of all, I didn’t blow the date, okay? And even if I did, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal to blow a first date. It’s nothing like blowing a marriage. How is mom, anyway? You talk to her lately?

Ej: No, no, I haven’T.

Johnny: I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.

Ej: I think I had it coming to me.

Johnny: Still, it was below the belt.

Ej: I haven’t been exactly marquis of queensbury to you. Sorry.

Johnny: I miss her too.

Ej: I know that. And I haven’t made things any easier for you since you’ve been back.

Johnny: No, no, you’ve been a real jerk, whereas I have been, well, as allie put it, “just like you.”

Ej: [Chuckles]

Johnny: It’s not a compliment.

Ej: I didn’t think it was. Are you and allie not getting along?

Johnny: [Laughs] That would be an understatement, but no.

Chloe: Philip, what the hell are you doing here?

Brady: Trying to make an ass out of himself.

Philip: You really expected me to believe engine trouble in the middle of nowhere?

Brady: I don’t give a damn what you believe or what you don’t believe, philip.

Philip: I knew he was pulling a fast one. I was just trying to get here before it was too late.

Brady: Oh, my gosh, this is adorable, chloe. I think he’s here to defend your virtue.

Philip: No. I’m here to make you pay for whatever happened here tonight. It’s laundry truths, with cat and nat.

Brady: What happened here tonight was I tried unsuccessfully to get some sleep.

Philip: Uh-huh? You were distracted by being in the same bed with chloe.

Chloe: Because there was only one room left here, and I can’t let brady sleep in a chair with his bad back.

Brady: Yeah, acupuncture, yoga, pilates, I’ve tried it all; nothing works.

Chloe: He promised to keep his hands to himself.

Philip: Then why didn’t he? You two were like a pair of spoons.

Chloe: We were not.

Brady: Eh, to be fair, you were snuggled up next to me when he walked–

Chloe: Maybe in my sleep.

[Sighs]

Philip: At least I got here in time.

Chloe: Damn it, philip. There’s nothing going on here. But instead of trusting me, you fly here in a jealous rage?

Philip: It’s not you I don’t trust; it’s him!

Paulina: Allie’s last name is horton, and you’re saying johnny dimera is her twin? With a different last name?

Chanel: They have different fathers.

Paulina: You said they were twins.

Chanel: With different fathers; it can happen.

Paulina: Well, if anything can happen, it does in salem. So how did you find all this out?

Chanel: Well, tripp thought that the four of us should do a double date, so I said, “great,” because, you know, I wanted johnny to meet allie. And that’s when I find out they were twins.

Paulina: Okay, well, then they’re twins. What’s the problem?

Chanel: Well, remember when you told johnny I had kissed a girl?

Paulina: Mm-hmm, that didn’t seem to bother him.

Chanel: No, but then he brought it up with allie and tripp.

Paulina: Yeah, but they already knew, right? So you’re into johnny. Allie’s into trip. What does it matter?

Chanel: It matters to allie. Johnny and I were back at his place, and allie came barging in, and she went off on johnny.

Paulina: About what?

Chanel: She was saying that he’s nothing but a player, and that I needed to run in the other direction.

Ej: Why would allie have a problem with you dating one of her friends?

Johnny: She said it’s because I’m a player, and she doesn’t want me to hurt chanel.

Ej: I know this is just a first impression, but chanel struck me as a young woman who could hold her own. Why would allie think that she needed her protection?

Johnny: I guess ’cause she’s jealous of us.

Ej: Why would she be jealous of her brother dating her best friend?

Johnny: [Sighs] I don’t know. Maybe because her and chanel had a thing.

Ej: A thing?

Johnny: Yeah, I mean, nothing serious. They definitely kissed, but, you know.

Ej: Are you telling me your sister’s gay?

Nicole: So you had no idea johnny was dating chanel?

Allie: No. And johnny was dating chanel the way a jackal dates a gazelle.

Nicole: Ouch, you think that way about your brother, huh?

Allie: I’ve seen him in action, nicole. All he cares about is the chase. He’s no saint, and chanel deserved to know that, so when tripp told me that johnny and chanel almost slept together, I had to go over and warn her.

Nicole: How did that go over?

Allie: Not great. Johnny got really defensive, furious that I’d ruined their romantic evening, but chanel left, so that was good.

Nicole: She just left?

Allie: Yeah, to let johnny and me have it out or whatever.

Nicole: And how did johnny feel about that?

Allie: He had the nerve to call me jealous, like, about chanel, I mean as if my feelings for her go beyond friendship, which is totally ridiculous.

Nicole: Are you sure?

Rafe: You saw nicole in my arms?

Ava: Look, after I stormed out of here this morning, I… I ran into steve, and it was a good thing because… he was really nice to me. He was helpful, surprisingly so.

Rafe: Yeah, that is surprising.

Ava: He reminded me that, um… when I care deeply for someone, that I can become paranoid and obsessed. He told me I should not do that with you.

Rafe: Didn’t see that coming.

Ava: Neither did I. But I thought about what he said. And I came back here to apologize to you. That’s when I saw you and nicole.

Rafe: [Sighs] Right.

Ava: I was upset, and I walked and walked, and I tried to clear my head, and… talked to tripp.

Rafe: About us?

Ava: No. But the entire time that I was there, I couldn’t stop thinking about us and seeing you with nicole so I decided to come home and pack up my bags. So… you can, um… you can finally be with nicole. Bye, rafe.

Rafe: Ava, ava, please–

[Mutters] You’ve got it all wrong.

[Chuckles] You got it all wrong. I was saying goodbye to nicole.

Ever notice how stiff clothes can feel rough on your skin?

Ava: Goodbye? What do–what do you mean?

Rafe: I told nicole that you and I had a fight about her, and she saw your point of view, and she said that she had been leaning on me too much ever since she lost eric, and that… that wasn’t fair to you.

Ava: She said that?

Rafe: Mm-hmm, and she said that she felt bad about causing the fight between us and she said that, you know, her and I should stay apart so that you and me– so we could, you know, get back on track.

Ava: Wow. That’s very nice of her. It’s not entirely up to her, is it?

Rafe: No.

Ava: What do you want, rafe? Or should I say who do you want? Nicole or me?

Allie: Why would I be jealous of johnny and chanel? I’m with tripp now.

Nicole: I know. But that doesn’t mean you can’t be jealous. You and chanel are close. You shared a lot.

Allie: Yeah, but–

Nicole: Honey, I’m not trying to put you on the spot. I’m just trying to tell you that I understand. I felt the same way when ava told me she was dating rafe.

Allie: Really?

Nicole: Yeah, oh, yeah, and I was really classy about it too. You know, I badmouthed her to rafe, talked about how she was a mafia princess. Not my finest moment. But then I found myself getting all possessive about rafe, and I was… I was jealous of ava being happy.

Allie: [Sighs] You think that’s why I trashed johnny?

Nicole: I don’t know, but I do know that I had to be honest with myself and about how I really felt about rafe.

Allie: I bet he was more than a friend.

Nicole: Listen, you know, I’ve been a mess since I lost eric, and I realized that I– I couldn’t make my stuff an issue for ava and rafe, so I just made the decision to step away from the situation. Look, I’m sorry. I don’t mean to make this about myself, but my point is, you need to be honest about why it bothers you so much that your brother is dating your best friend.

Johnny: No, allie’s not gay. She’s dating tripp.

Ej: Okay, and chanel?

Johnny: No, chanel is not gay either.

Ej: But you said that allie and chanel kissed.

Johnny: Yeah, yeah, they did a couple times.

Ej: So they were just experimenting.

Johnny: I guess. Uh, I mean, allie made it clear to chanel that she just wants to be friends, so…

Ej: Then she shouldn’t have a problem with you seeing chanel.

Johnny: No, no, she shouldn’t, but she does. She’s jealous whether she wants to admit it or not, and that is why she came over here tonight to deliberately make me look bad, try to tell chanel that I’m a player, scare her off.

Ej: [Sighs] Well, given the fact that she’s not here, looks like it worked.

Chanel: So allie told me that johnny’s a total player. All he’s interested in is getting a girl in bed, and then it’s all, “been nice knowing you.”

Paulina: I didn’t get vibe when I met him.

Chanel: Please, you talked to him for all of five minutes. Allie’s known him for her whole life.

Paulina: But I’ve got a sixth sense about people, and I would’ve warned you if I thought that boy was trouble.

Chanel: I know, but I can’t just ignore what allie said. She’s his twin sister.

Paulina: Well, I’d like to think that maybe she’s just looking out for you, or… you know, don’t forget, two of you, you know, you had a thing.

Chanel: Meaning?

Paulina: Meaning is she warning you to stay away from johnny to protect you, or maybe she just wants you for herself.

Philip: I warned you if you touched her, I would kill you.

[Chloe sighs]

Brady: Go ahead and try.

Chloe: Stop it, both of you! Seriously, just stop it! You, this is not funny. And you, you are so far out of line, I could kill you myself. Brady, can you please give us a moment alone?

Brady: Sure. Who needs sleep anyway?

Philip: Chloe, listen–

Chloe: No, no, you listen to me. You’ve crossed a line. Now, you may tell yourself that you’re trying to protect me, but in reality, you are demeaning me. Now, I’m not gonna let your stupid jealousy dictate how I live my life, and if you can’t get past that, then we are through. You got it? To be a thriver

Philip: I got it.

Chloe: Philip, I made a commitment to you, but you got on a plane in the middle of the night and flew to the middle of nowhere because you don’t trust that i can keep that commitment.

Philip: I don’t trust brady.

Chloe: Well, I do. Deal with it.

Philip: [Sighs] Chloe… it’s like brady, he knows how to punch all my buttons. He makes me crazy. I do stupid things sometimes. And I realize now that it makes you think that I don’t trust you, but I do, and I swear… I’ll get over it. I’ve learned my lesson. Now, let’s get out of this god forsaken place.

Chloe: And go where?

Philip: I have a working jet. I’ll take you to new york. Titan has a corporate suite.

Chloe: What about brady?

Philip: He can stay here until his plane gets repaired, meet you in new york tomorrow.

Chloe: Uh, brady and i traveled together on a business trip. I’m not leaving him.

Philip: Okay. He can come with us.

Chloe: No. You can go home, and brady and I will stay here.

Philip: You want me to leave you alone in the same bed with brady?

Chloe: Yeah. Because you trust me, right?

Rafe: What I want is for us to be honest with each other. And I realized that… I think that things between me and nicole got a little more intense than I thought, and… you know, we’re really close, and she was going through hell, and I think that… there was a time when I thought about her maybe as more than a friend. But I don’t think that it would eric not thought that god needed him on the other side of the world and left nicole for a year. I… I don’T. But I do understand how that upset you.

Ava: It’s in your dna to take care of the damsel in distress.

Rafe: Yeah, well, she’s a friend and… she’s unhappy. I was just trying to help her.

Ava: But you ended up falling for her.

Rafe: Uh, okay, okay, you know what? Okay. So maybe I had some thoughts that, um, a friend shouldn’t have for another friend, you know?

Ava: Yeah, I do. I do.

Rafe: Okay. But I never acted on them. Can you honestly standing there look into my eyes and tell me for, as long as we’re going out, however long that that is, that you would never be attracted to another man? And if you were, would you just give up on everything and throw everything away, not try and work things out?

Ava: [Sighs]

Rafe: Yeah. So listen, like I said, nicole, she felt really bad about everything that happened, and we decided that we’re gonna stay apart from each other so you and I can… so we can work things out. Unless, of course, you don’t want that.

Allie: I really thought I was protecting chanel.

Nicole: [Chuckles] You know, she doesn’t really seem like the kind of girl who needs a lot of protecting.

Allie: Yeah, you’re right. I guess I was just telling myself that. God, maybe I was jealous.

Nicole: It happens.

Allie: [Sighs] I feel like a fool. Ugh, and what is tripp gonna think? I ditched him here to go stop chanel from sleeping with johnny.

Nicole: You and tripp have been through worse things.

Allie: And chanel. She was great when I chose tripp over her. How am I gonna fix all of this?

Chanel: You think allie’s jealous of her own brother?

Paulina: I think she’s still into you. You’re fabulous, I know.

Chanel: It’s true.

Paulina: [Chuckles]

Chanel: But she had her chance with me, and she didn’t take it. She said she just wanted to be friends.

Paulina: Friends don’t tell friends who they can and cannot see.

Chanel: I know, but… I’ve had boyfriends as long as I can remember, but I’ve never had a friend like allie. Maybe I should stop seeing johnny.

Johnny: The thing is the way I would hear allie talk about chanel and chanel talk about allie before I knew who they were talking about, sounded like they’re really tight.

Ej: Apparently.

Johnny: No, I mean, like, they’re friends. Chanel trusts allie, so I think she’s gonna believe what allie said.

Ej: Prove her wrong.

Johnny: How? I mean, saying “I’m not a player” is exactly what a player would do.

Ej: Don’t talk about it, but see chanel as often as you can without coming close to making a move on her. Talk more about her than you, ask her questions about her business, what she wants to do next. Make her see that you don’t just wanna get her into bed.

Johnny: But what if she doesn’t want to see me at all.

Ej: Well, I think she’ll want to form her own opinion of you without being swayed by allie even if they are close. But you should probably go slowly with this to begin with. Give her a little breathing space.

Johnny: I can’t believe I’m talking about this with my dad.

Ej: There once was a time when we would talk about everything. I miss that.

Johnny: Yeah, me too.

Ej: Maybe that’s why to come work at dimera. Maybe if we worked together, we can have that back again.

Johnny: [Chuckles] Yeah.

Ej: What’s funny?

Johnny: I’m just trying to figure out which one of us is the player here. Advil dual action fights pain 2 ways.

Ej: What’s that supposed to mean?

Johnny: That all of your parental concern tonight was just a ploy in order to reel me in and get me to do what you want me to do.

Ej: I was not trying to reel you in. I was trying to talk to you.

Johnny: To get what you wanted.

Ej: Yes, yes, to get what I wanted. I want you to know what it really means to be a dimera. It’s not money. It’s not power. It’s family working together. It’s our connection to him.

Johnny: I’m sorry. I just don’t really think I’m the company kind of guy. I’m a filmmaker.

Ej: No, you’re not. You’re a rich kid playing with his phone. Masking movies is a pipe dream. Do you really think chanel is going to fall for a guy who has a dream and can’t make it happen?

Paulina: You want to walk away from a boy that you really like because that’s what allie would want you to do?

Chanel: I’m trying to do the right thing.

Paulina: When I met abe, I probably should have walked away from him too because of his past with tammy, but we both felt that we had something.

Chanel: You also felt he had power with the zoning board.

Paulina: Yes, you’re right. I almost screwed that up, but abey forgave me because we do have something real, and you and johnny, you can have something special too.

Chanel: Yeah, but what if it ends my friendship with allie?

Paulina: Well, if she’s really your friend, that won’t happen. You have a right to be happy, and you don’t need anyone’s permission for that. As long as you don’t step on others, never be afraid to go after what you want.

Nicole: You and tripp are gonna work this out.

Allie: But what about johnny and chanel? I mean, I don’t know how I’m gonna face either of them.

Nicole: Allie, you had a bad night. You messed up. So have they. But you have been a good friend and a great sister, and there’s no way they’re gonna wanna lose you any more than you wanna lose them.

Ava: [Sighs] Um…

[Sighs] I want to be with you… more than anything. Not if you want to be with nicole.

Rafe: Right, uh… honey, one day, I’d like to be friends with nicole again unless, of course, it makes you uncomfortable.

Ava: Rafe, I am not trying to control you. Your feelings are your feelings.

Rafe: I know. Um… that’s not–I was honest with you about nicole, and… now I want to be honest with you about you. You… you are the woman that I want to be with. Okay? I do, you know? Hopefully, we can get past what happened. Yeah?

Ava: [Chuckles]

Rafe: You think you can do that? Hm?

Philip: I do trust you.

Chloe: Then act like you do.

[Knocking at door]

Brady: Sorry, the 15-year-old night manager informed me that waiting in the lobby, as I was, is loitering, and she was gonna call the cops, so…

Chloe: That’s okay. Philip was just leaving.

Brady: Oh, that’s a shame ’cause I hear they got a hell of an omelet station at the breakfast buffet tomorrow.

Philip: I hope you have a productive meeting tomorrow. I can’t wait for you to come home.

Brady: Well… you wanna try this again?

Chloe: [Sighs]

[Tender music]

 

Ava: I do want to be with you.

Rafe: Okay. Okay, then you… I can’t tell you how happy that makes me.

Ava: [Chuckles] You know, it’s just that, um… I’ve never felt with any other man the way that I feel with you. And so when I knew that you wanted her, it just… it just hurt.

[Chuckles]

Rafe: Yeah. Do you know what? We can make this work. I think we can, and… every couple has its share of ups and downs, right? I mean, they have since the beginning of time. It’s just…how you deal with the downs that matters. Right?

Ava: Yeah, well, I deal with the downs by screaming and threatening to move out.

Rafe: Yeah.

[Chuckles]

Ava: [Chuckles] Can you deal with that?

Rafe: Maybe, like, half the time.

Ava: [Chuckles] Rafe…

Rafe: Yeah?

Ava: Can you take my bag up for me? I need to unpack.

Rafe: I thought you’d never ask.

 

Nicole: Okay, listen, you and I should get some sleep.

Allie: Yeah. Thank you for listening. And for everything you’ve done for me and henry.

Nicole: It’s my pleasure. Look, honey, you are gonna get through this. I know it. You sleep tight.

Allie: Okay.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Oh, I know I’ve been tough on you, but never doubt how much I love you.

Chanel: I love you too, mama.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Oh, mm, mm.

Johnny: No, you’re wrong ’cause if there is anybody who understands what it’s like to have a dream, it’s chanel. She wanted to start her own bakery, and she didn’t let anyone or anything get in her way. So I’m gonna make my movie, and when my film opens, chanel’s gonna be right there with me.

Ej: Mm. Well, when she wants nothing to do with you, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

[Dramatic music]

Brady: What are you doing?

Chloe: Isn’t it obvious? I’m making a bed on the floor. My back is fine.

[Soft dramatic music]

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Allie: Chanel and johnny almost had sex last night? When did she tell you that?

Tripp: When I ran into her at the square.

Allie: Well, that’s a very private thing for her to tell a guy she barely knows.

Tripp: Yeah. It was definitely an overshare, but I think she was just really psyched about her date. I mean, she seems really into your brother, allie.

Chanel: Now will you believe me when I tell you I’over your sister?

Johnny: It’s a start. But I think I might need a little more convincing.

[Phone rings]

Philip: Hey, good-lookin’.

Chloe: Hey. Am I calling at a bad time?

Philip: Nope. Just having dinner at the pub. How’s the big apple? You seen parker yet?

Chloe: No, because I’m not in new york yet.

Philip: Why not? What happened?

Chloe: The dimera jet had some sort of a mechanical problem.

Philip: In flight?

Chloe: Yeah. It was really scary. The pilot had to make an emergency landing.

Philip: Are you okay?

Chloe: Yeah, I’m fine, but um, brady and I are stranded in the middle of nowhere.

Shawn: Well, tell theo I said hi… and keep calling, please. I like knowing how you’re doing. Okay. Love you, too.

Ciara: Hey. How’s claire?

Shawn: She sounds good. She’s loving her job and she’s just having fun exploring “jo-burg.”

Ciara: Good. Did she say anything about theo?

Shawn: Yeah, I mean, enough for me to know that he’s doing all right.

Ciara: Good. That’s good.

Shawn: So, what are you two doing here? What’s up?

Ciara: Well, we thought that we should tell you that we are leaving salem.

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Shawn: Wait, so you’re leaving town now too? Wait, so it’s first claire and now you?

Ciara: No, no, no. Before you start getting abandonment issues, we aren’t leaving permanently.

Shawn: Okay, people who aren’t leaving permanently usually say they’re going on vacation. They don’t say “I’m leaving town.”

Ciara: Okay, I’m sorry. I’m sorry, big bro.

Shawn: Okay. You better be sorry. Come on! I was just getting used to having you back here again. So, uh, what’s the deal then? What is it?

Ben: Well, it hit us that we never actually got a real honeymoon, so we’re gonna take off for a little while.

Ciara: Mm-hmm. Just the two of us.

Philip: Where’s the middle of nowhere?

Chloe: A private airstrip near wilkes-barre. And we’re stuck here until they fix whatever is wrong with the jet.

Philip: Sounds like your basic nightmare.

Chloe: It is. I had to tell parker I won’t be seeing him tonight. And we had to reschedule our meeting with the client.

Philip: I knew this trip was a bad idea. I hope brady’s taking charge, getting you out of there as soon as possible.

Chloe: This isn’t brady’s fault. So, I just wanted to let you know that I am staying at the pocono paradise motel.

Philip: You’re at a motel?

Chloe: Well, yeah. We can’t sleep on the street.

Philip: You and brady? Are you kidding me?

Chloe: Oh, calm down. It’s just for the night, okay?

Philip: It better be. Call me when you get to new york, okay?

Chloe: I will. Good night, philip.

Philip: Take care.

[Knocking on door]

Brady: Hey.

Chloe: What happened to you?

Brady: This is officially the business trip from hell.

[Dramatic music]

 

Belle: I take it something’s wrong?

Philip: Your brother’s still after chloe. He’s not being subtle about it. This is the sound of an asthma attack…

Tripp: Look, I hope I didn’t betray a confidence telling you about chanel and johnny.

Allie: Well, chanel would’ve told me eventually. She happen to mention why they didn’t hook up?

Tripp: Well, it’s real romantic. Neither one of them had a condom.

Allie: Well, thank god for that.

Tripp: What does that mean?

Allie: Well, for one thing, chanel could get pregnant. I love henry, but he deserves to have a father.

Tripp: You don’t think your brother would step up?

Allie: No. He’s more of a love ’em and leave ’em kind of guy. Which is why I don’t think it’s a good idea that he and chanel are dating. Someone’s definitely gonna get their heart broken.

Johnny: I hope you like pb&js. Turns out it’s the cook’s night off tonight, so…

Chanel: Pb&j just happens to be my favorite sandwich.

Johnny: I knew I liked you.

Chanel: Who’s this dude?

Johnny: Uh, that is my nonno, stefano dimera.

Chanel: Nonno looks like the man you don’t mess with.

Johnny: Yeah, no, you got that right. Yeah, a lot of people were afraid of him, but, uh, he was always really great to me. He’s the one who called me giovanni.

Chanel: Ah, that reminds me. So, now that I know you also go by johnny, which of your names do you like best?

Johnny: Uh, well, you know, I’m pretty used to being called either one by now, so… I guess you can call me whatever you want. As long as you call me.

[Laughter]

Chanel: Do you pull that line out for all the girls?

Johnny: No, just the special ones.

Chanel: Boy, you are too much.

Johnny: Is that a good thing?

Chanel: We’ll see.

Philip: So, now chloe and brady are staying in a motel tonight.

Belle: And I’m missing the part where brady is trying to take chloe away from you?

Philip: You really think that plane just happened to have engine trouble?

Belle: Okay, what? You think brady booby-trapped his own plane?

Philip: No, but he could’ve paid the pilot to fake an emergency landing.

Belle: Oh, my gosh. So, what would he get out of that? I mean, he and chloe were gonna be staying overnight anyway. Now they’re just stuck in the sticks instead of manhattan.

Philip: No, in new york chloe would’ve been spending her free time with parker and her parents. Now brady has her all to himself, in the middle of nowhere.

Belle: Okay, so you honestly believe that my brother would deprive chloe of seeing her son just to get her alone?

Philip: I think brady would stoop to anything to get her back. I do not trust that guy one bit.

Chloe: Here you go.

Brady: Thank you.

Chloe: So, why are you so wet? It’s not even raining outside.

Brady: No, it’s not. You ready for this?

Chloe: Yeah.

Brady: I go to the room that I was given. Walk in, and inside that room is an elderly couple, going at it like bunnies.

Chloe: Oh, my god.

Brady: Yeah. I walked in on it and I-I-i immediately said, “I’m so sorry. I think I have the wrong room. Sorry for the mix-up.” Start to walk out. The old man wasn’t having it. He called me a pervert, screamed it. I know. And then he dumped the, you know the-the plascit– the plastic bucket of ice?

Chloe: Yeah.

Brady: Well, it turned into water at the time and it was, he doused me with it while I was walking out.

Chloe: I’m sorry.

Brady: You can laugh. No, it’s all right. Laugh. It’s funny. It’s hilarious.

Chloe: No, no. I’m sorry. I’m, I’m just visualizing a naked old man dumping a bucket of ice water on your head. I’m sorry. I really am sorry for you.

Brady: I-I, I’m sorry. Yeah, you seem sorry.

Chloe: And, you know what, I’m so grateful that that little old naked man did not hurt you.

Brady: No, that little old naked man did not hurt me physically. But that little old naked man hurt me emotionally, because I’m never going to be able to forget what I saw in there.

Chloe: Ooh, yeah, I bet. So, I’m guessing they double-booked the room?

Brady: That’s what they’re telling me. And um, they don’t have any other rooms available.

Chloe: What, this place is booked solid?

Brady: Right? But no, they’re painting. They’re painting a bunch of the other rooms. That’s what they told me.

Chloe: Oh. So, what are you gonna do?

Brady: Well, I thought I’d– I’d camp out in the parking lot, chloe. I mean, I was hoping I could stay here. Honestly.

Chloe: Uh, can I ask you something?

Brady: Yeah, sure.

Chloe: Are you telling me the truth?

Shawn: So, where are you going for your honeymoon?

Ciara: Well, ben wanted to go to the cabin.

Ben: I spent a lot of time fixing that place up.

Ciara: Mm-hmm. I know, and it looks great, baby, you did a great job.

Ben: Well, thank you.

Ciara: I know. But we literally just got back from there and it’s not necessarily honeymoon material.

Ben: I know that. You have a point.

Shawn: I mean, she really, really does.

Ciara: I really, really do.

Ben: Okay. All right. Anyway.

Ciara: Anyway. So we discussed a couple of options and we decided on a place that has a little bit more going on, a place that is very important to mom and dad.

Ben: New orleans.

Shawn: Ahh! Nice. That’s where they had their unofficial wedding.

Ciara: Mm-hmm, mm-hmm. A mannequin performed their wedding.

Ben: That sounds a little weird.

Ciara: Yeah, it does to me too, but it was a really big turning point for them.

Shawn: Yeah, they had some really great years after that.

Ben: So will we.

[Light music]

 

Brady: You think I made this up? Really?

Chloe: Well, just, it sounds a little convenient. And not to be egotistical or anything, but you have been pretty open about your feelings for me, so…

Brady: Dang. Dang it. You got me. You got me. See, what I did is I paid off the pilot first to ground the plane, then I paid off the desk clerk to make sure that this place was booked. The master stroke of the whole plan was paying off the naked elderly man who threw the bucket of ice water on me. I’m kind of glad you figured the whole thing out because I was starting to run out of money actually.

Chloe: You still haven’t answered my question.

Brady: The answer is no. I did not plan any of this, and frankly I think you know me a little too well to think I would do something that underhanded. That’s actually more your boyfriend’s style. That’s philip’s–

Chloe: Don’t start in on philip. You’re not exactly a saint either.

Brady: I’m not a saint, chloe, but no. I don’t like the fact that you’re with him. I don’t like it. The fact is, I respect your decision and that’s that. But if you’re not comfortable with sharing a room with me tonight, then that’s not a problem. I’ll go sleep in the lobby. It’s not a big deal.

Chloe: No, wait, wait, wait, wait, come on. You’re–you’re not sleeping in the lobby. You can stay here tonight.

Brady: Thank you.

Chloe: But philip’s not gonna be happy about this.

Belle: You do realize you’re being paranoid, right? Nobody’s trying to take anything from you.

Philip: Aside from you taking my fries?

Belle: Well, they’re getting cold while you’re sitting here ranting about brady.

Philip: I’m not wrong about this, belle. You could help me prove it.

Belle: How?

Philip: You work for dimera, so you must know how to get in touch with the pilot.

Belle: Oh, god, I hate where this is going.

Philip: Could you just give him a call? Tell him you heard about the emergency landing. Ask him if it’s on the up and up?

Belle: Oh, would you stop? Brady is still getting over kristen. He’s not spending his time trying to win chloe back.

Philip: Found time to take her as his date to your brother’s anniversary party.

Belle: Oh, that was platonic.

Philip: And he also kissed her.

Belle: Oh. Well, so, even if he is interested in chloe, it doesn’t mean chloe’s interested in him. She picked you, philip. And you trust her, don’t you?

Philip: Call the pilot.

Chanel: Dinner was awesome. My compliments to the chef.

Johnny: Well, thank you, ma’am, we aim to please.

Chanel: So, what do we do now?

Johnny: Well, I was thinking maybe we could hit the pool?

Chanel: I don’t have a swimsuit.

Johnny: Funniest thing. Neither do I. Let’s go.

Chanel: And have your family and all those servants gawking out the windows? I’m sorry, but my mama raised me to have some class.

Johnny: Okay. Okay. Well, I don’t know if you’re gonna love my next suggestion either, then.

Chanel: Well, if it’s not strutting out naked in front of god and everybody, I’ll probably go for it.

Johnny: Well, I was thinking that maybe we could run upstairs to my room and pick up where we left off last night.

[Smooth music]

I came prepared this time.

Chanel: Sure of yourself, aren’t you?

Johnny: Well, I’m just trying to think of you. But if you’re not interested, well…

Chanel: Well, I mean, after the gourmet meal you slaved over, how could I say no?

Tripp: Well, for what it’s worth, I think johnny was just as into chanel as she was into him.

Allie: No, if johnny truly liked chanel and respected her, he wouldn’t have tried to get her into bed after one date.

Tripp: Well, my sense was that the feeling was mutual, okay, I don’t think you have anything to worry about.

Allie: No, you don’t know johnny like I do. He’s using her.

Tripp: Where are you going?

Allie: I have to have a talk with my brother.

Tripp: Now?

Allie: Yes. This can’t wait.

Tripp: Well, do you want me to come with you?

Allie: No, no. This is between johnny and me, so just make yourself comfortable. I’ll be back in a little.

Tripp: Wait, but do you really think it’s a good idea to– okay. What–what just happened?

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Brady: You really think philip would have a problem with us sharing a room for just one night?

Chloe: You know he would. He hates the idea of us even going on a trip together, and now this?

Brady: I do have a dim memory of him saying something to me, uh, what was it? Oh yeah. “I’ll kill you, brady.”

Chloe: He said that?

Brady: Yeah, he did. That was his friendly warning. He was afraid that I would be inappropriate.

Chloe: Yeah, well, he would definitely think it’s inappropriate that we’re sharing a motel room.

Brady: Does he really have to know?

Chloe: You want me to lie to him?

Brady: No. You don’t lie to him. You just don’t tell him.

Chloe: Well, that’s a lie by omission.

Brady: It’s kind of venial. Okay, you just got to say a bunch of rosaries a bunch of our fathers and “I’m so sorry” and–

Chloe: Brady.

Brady: All right. Then you know, tell him, chloe. I don’t care. Watch him freak out. He’ll go nuts. I’m not afraid of him.

Chloe: How do I get myself into these messes?

Brady: Maybe the question you should ask yourself is, “why do I want to be with someone I can’t be honest with?”

Belle: You’re not thinking this through, philip.

Philip: What’s there to think about?

Belle: All right, let’s just say brady did pay off the pilot to make an emergency landing, which I still think is completely farfetched, but let’s just say he did it. The pilot is not going to admit it.

Philip: Good point. So I’ll offer him a lot of money.

Belle: Oh, okay. Well, I’m definitely not gonna help you bribe somebody.

Philip: You wouldn’t do a favor for an old friend?

Belle: Honey, you’re starting to sound a little desperate.

Philip: That’s because I am a little desperate. I feel like this is my last shot at getting things right with chloe. I can’t let her slip through my fingers again.

Belle: It’s a short trip. Two days tops, and then tomorrow chloe’s gonna be in meetings or with parker. What could happen?

Philip: You know what else was a short trip? The time chloe and brady went to dry creek, north dakota.

Belle: That was to go find chloe’s biological father.

Philip: Mm-hmm. Summer after high school. Things were going well for me and chloe. Brady interfered, stole her away from me.

Belle: Well, he didn’t set out to do that. He was just trying to help her.

Philip: Doesn’t matter. I still lost her. I’m not gonna let history repeat itself.

Belle: Well, what are you gonna do?

Philip: I’m gonna get myself to wilkes-barre, pa, before it’s too late.

Shawn: So, when are you guys heading out?

Ciara: Tonight.

Ben: We’re gonna start heading down to new orleans. Found a few places to stop along the way and camp underneath the stars.

Shawn: Ahh. Nice and romantic.

Ben: And we should actually get going.

Shawn: But hey, why don’t you guys stick around a little bit? Belle’s getting some desserts from the brady pub. Why don’t you, you stay and have a little celebratory party?

Ciara: Sure. Yeah, that sounds great, right?

Ben: Definitely.

Ciara: Yeah.

Shawn: And while we wait, I can give you your wedding present.

Ciara: Aww, big bro, you got us a present?

Shawn: Of course I did. And it just so happens, it ties in with your honeymoon location.

Autumn: Tripp.

Tripp: Autumn. What are you doing here?

Autumn: Well, I made too much food for dinner so I thought I’d use it as an excuse to come see my grandson.

Tripp: He’s not here. My dad and kayla are babysitting.

Autumn: Oh. That’s disappointing. Well, have you and allie already eaten? Because I could still heat the food up.

Tripp: Allie’s not here.

Autumn: She left you here all alone? Where’d she go?

Allie: Hold it right there, johnny demira.

Johnny: What do you think you’re doing?

Allie: I could ask you the same question. People everywhere living with type 2 diabetes

Philip: No one better be using the titan jet. What are you doing?

Belle: Hopefully I’m saving you from making a total ass of yourself.

Philip: Brady could be making his move right now. Give me the phone.

Belle: No!

Philip: Give me the phone!

Belle: Listen, let’s– let’s just play this out, okay? You get on a plane to wilkes-barre and you go barging into chloe’s room where she is most likely sleeping alone.

Philip: “Most likely”? You left room for doubt.

Belle: How do you think that is gonna make you look to chloe?

Philip: Like a man in love.

Belle: Like a total psycho.

Philip: [Chuckles] So I’ll bring flowers and champagne and tell her I decided to surprise her.

Belle: Oh, please, she’s gonna see right through that. And she’s also gonna see that you don’t trust her, which actually could drive her directly into brady’s arms. Is that what you want?

Philip: You know I don’T.

Belle: Okay. Then stuff your paranoid jealousy and chill out!

Chloe: I can be honest with philip about everything except you.

Brady: Why is that?

Chloe: Well, for one thing, you and I used to be married.

Brady: Hmm, and a couple months ago you said you wanted me back.

Chloe: And you so ever gently said that you weren’t interested. So, I got over you. Even when you kissed me.

Brady: When I kissed you, I wasn’t aware that you had gotten over me.

Chloe: Well, I have. And for the record, I’m still over you.

Brady: Duly noted.

Chloe: And you know, when it comes to you, with philip, it’s just– it’s a touchy subject, you know.

Brady: Chloe, philip has always been insanely jealous. It’s not on me. That’s just the way the guy is.

Chloe: And you are an expert at pushing his buttons.

Brady: Push his buttons? Like, what is, how do I do that?

Chloe: Oh, come on. There was no real reason for me to come on this trip. You only asked me to come because you knew it would upset him.

Brady: No. I asked– I asked you to come on this trip because you are a vital asset to this company.

Chloe: So you had no other agenda? Be honest.

Brady: Look, I like spending time with you. Is that wrong? I don’t think that’s wrong.

Chloe: Yes, it is wrong when I have a boyfriend. You know what? The problem here isn’t philip. The problem is you.

Tripp: Oh, that was amazing. I can’t believe rafe didn’t finish this off.

Autumn: Rafe didn’t have any of it. He called at the last minute and said that he was working late. So, tell me about allie’s twin brother?

Tripp: Yeah, he just showed up a couple of days ago and he’s already dating allie’s friend chanel.

Autumn: She set them up?

Tripp: No, they totally met on their own. Pure coincidence. Allie just found out tonight.

Autumn: And how does she feel about that?

Tripp: Not too happy.

Autumn: Why?

Tripp: She says that her brother’s a player. That’s the reason that she’s not here right now. She tore out of her to warn him to back off. She was pretty worked up.

Autumn: What’s got you so bothered about this?

Tripp: She says that she needs to stop johnny from hurting her best friend, but this friend is pretty good at taking care of herself, so part of me wonders that she’s so protective, it’s because…

Autumn: She’s jealous.

Tripp: I did not say that.

Autumn: You did not have to.

Chanel: Allie, what are you doing here?

Allie: I’m here to talk to my brother. What are you doing here?

Johnny: Oh, we had a date. Remember? We met you and tripp for drinks. Then we came back here. So whatever talk you want to have, you can just wait until tomorrow.

Allie: Oh, so you guys can go upstairs and finish what you started last night?

Johnny: How do you know about that?

Chanel: Uh, I may have overshared a little. Sorry.

Johnny: You don’t have to apologize, it’s not a problem.

Allie: Yes, it is, johnny.

Johnny: Why?

Allie: Because I don’t want you charming my friend into bed just like you do every other girl you meet. I’m telling you the truth. If you sleep with him, he’s just gonna move on to the next one.

Johnny: You don’t know anything about me!

Allie: He used to come home and brag about it to me.

Johnny: That was five years ago! We haven’t even lived in the same place since then!

Allie: Yeah, have you really changed?

Johnny: I don’t know why you’re trashing me in front of chanel, but I don’t like it. You need to go, allie.

Allie: Sorry, but I’m not going anywhere. Did you know that your toughest cleaning problems

Autumn: You told me that allie and chanel kissed once.

Tripp: Actually it was twice.

Autumn: It happened again?

Tripp: Allie admitted that she felt something for chanel.

Autumn: So, she found herself attracted to an old friend.

Tripp: It doesn’t matter, okay, she chose me instead.

Autumn: Okay, so why is she so bothered that her brother’s with chanel, hmm?

Tripp: I don’t know. And it bothers me.

Autumn: Okay. Listen to me, tripp. If an old friendship is suddenly turning into something new, face it. Do not tell yourself that it doesn’t matter and that it’s not happening. You need to talk to allie and you need to find out exactly where you stand. Otherwise, you might find yourself being the odd man out. And that’s a very lonely place to be.

Johnny: I’m not joking around. You need to go, allie. Chanel and I were just about–

Allie: Oh, I know what you were about to go do. It’s what you always do. Make a girl believe you like her, and then sleep with her, and then just toss her aside like it was nothing.

Johnny: I would never do that to her, I swear.

Allie: Oh, come on. You’re already playing games. What, calling yourself giovanni?

Johnny: You don’t even understand what that was about.

Allie: Fine. Make me understand.

Johnny: No, because it’s none of your business. So go find tripp, live your own life, and stay the hell out of mine. Now seriously, go.

Chanel: Know what? I’m the one that’s gonna leave. I’m gonna let you two sort this out.

Johnny: Don’t do that.

Chanel: It’s getting late anyway.

Johnny: You happy now?

Ciara: Is this what I think it is?

Shawn: I found a used copy of the book of poetry that dad gave mom for her 18th birthday.

Ben: Oh, god.

Ciara: Grandpa shawn gave it to my dad right before he joined the merchant marines.

Shawn: And mom gave me my own copy when belle and i got married, but the first time. So, I just felt like it was my responsibility to carry on the tradition.

Ben: That means so much to me, man. Thank you so much, brother.

Shawn: Absolutely.

Ciara: It means a lot to me too.

Shawn: Absolutely.

Ciara: I love you.

Shawn: I put a bookmark in there, on a poem by sir walter scott, so…

Ben: The guy who wrote “ivanhoe”?

Shawn: Yeah, yeah, dad read it to mom in their unofficial wedding in new orleans and mom read it to dad at their official one in london.

Ben: Starting to feel a lot of pressure to live up to that love story.

Shawn: Our parents’ love story is definitely an incredible one. Much like yours and ciara’S.

Ciara: Yeah, I agree.

Shawn: I don’t know what– what’s taking belle so long, but listen, if you guys got to go, you just go. Got to get on the road, you can just, just cut the pie out.

Ben: We probably should get going if we want to find a good place to stop.

Ciara: Right. Right, you’re right. Shawn, thank you so much for this. You know, maybe we can give it to a kid of ours someday.

Ben: Yeah.

Ciara: Yeah.

Ben: Someday.

Shawn: Look, you two– you two have fun on your little honeymoon, okay? And like they say in the big easy, laissez les bon temps rouler.

Ben: Ah, oui oui. I don’t know, I didn’t do french.

Ciara: Well, I did, and it means “let the good times roll.”

Philip: You know the history between brady, chloe, and me.

Belle: Mm-hmm.

Philip: Thought you’d be a little more understanding.

Belle: You ever heard the– the phrase, “those who ignore the past are condemned to repeat it”?

Philip: What’s that got to do with me?

Belle: How many times in high school did I tell you that jealousy was gonna mess up your life? And here we are, more than 20 years later, and I am still trying to get that through your thick skull.

Philip: Do you know how hard it is for me to just sit back and do nothing?

Belle: Well, I remember some other things about that trip to dry creek that you just left out, like tracking chloe down there and, and paying off the sheriff to arrest brady and then lying to chloe about it?

Philip: They were gonna stay in the same room. If I hadn’t shown up–

Belle: Nothing. Nothing would’ve happened, philip. Chloe was faithful to you. You just couldn’t believe it and so, you know, you went and screwed everything up and you’re doing this all over again. Listen to me. Do yourself a favor, okay. Just finish your burger and go home. Go to sleep. Try trusting chloe for a change and just see how that works.

Philip: Okay. Okay, you got through to me. I’m not gonna do anything stupid.

Belle: Good. Well, I have a pie to deliver and shawn is waiting for me.

Philip: Thanks for talking me down. You’re a good friend.

Belle: Yes. I know.

Brady: You know, I don’t know what you’re so afraid of. Even if I wanted to come between you and philip, i wouldn’t be able to, right. It’s a lost cause because your relationship with him is solid as a rock.

Chloe: You know what? You know what’s making my blood pressure go crazy right now?

Brady: No, chloe. What is making you go crazy right now?

Chloe: I gave us a chance to be together. I opened up about my feelings for you, but no. You couldn’t do that to kristen. You made your choice. And even though I thought she was bad for you and I could make you happy, I kept my distance. I even offered to quit my job to give you some space and now, now when I have chosen to be with philip, you’re not doing the same thing and I just don’t think that’s fair.

Brady: Stop, stop. Listen, the only reason why you made the choice in the first place is because philip said if you were with brady that kristen would be a threat.

Chloe: Just stop, okay? Stop! It’s been a rotten, long night, and I don’t want to argue with you, so let’s just call it a night.

Brady: [Frustrated sigh]

Limu emu & doug

Autumn: It is so nice of you to walk with me.

Tripp: Well, I don’t think allie’s coming back anytime soon, so I’m just gonna head home.

Autumn: I’m sorry things are such a mess. You keep me updated, okay?

Tripp: I will, I will. And thank you, again, for the amazing dinner. Rafe doesn’t know what he’s missing.

Autumn: I think he did. Oh, come here. Oh, I love you so much.

Tripp: I love you too. Hey.

Chanel: Hi.

Tripp: So, tonight was crazy, right? Can’t believe that your new guy is allie’s brother.

Chanel: Yeah, me neither. And she’s definitely not happy about that.

Tripp: Yeah, yeah, I know. She took off after him to have it out with him.

Chanel: I was there when she showed up.

Tripp: How’d it go?

Chanel: Talk to her about that. Good night.

Johnny: Chanel left because of you, you know.

Allie: She got out just in time.

Johnny: What’s that supposed to mean?

Allie: Do you remember my friend katie, from high school? You hooked up with her and then you dumped her a week afterwards? You didn’t care what that did to her, but I saw it. She was a wreck. She– I was afraid she was going to do something to hurt herself.

Johnny: I told you, I’m not like that anymore.

Allie: Uh-huh. And that’s why you tried to get chanel into bed after what, your second date? It’s a good thing I got here before you could.

Johnny: Are you jealous or something?

Allie: Don’t be dumb, okay. I’m with tripp and chanel is my friend and that’s it.

Johnny: I don’t know if I believe that. And deep down, I don’t think you do either.

Chloe: You’re gonna need another blanket.

Brady: They don’t have another blanket. I already looked. I’ll be fine, I’ll be fine, good.

Chloe: Brady, in the past few months you’ve been shot and in a car accident.

Brady: Yeah, it’s been great, but I’m fine. I’m comfy. You can go to bed. Good night.

Chloe: Night.

Brady: Uh…sorry. You mind if I read? Suddenly I’m not sleepy. I just–

Chloe: Oh, for god sakes, just come sleep in the bed.

Brady: I don’t want to make you uncomfortable.

Chloe: Just stay on your side.

Brady: Are you, are you- only if you’re sure.

[Light music]

 

Chloe: What are you doing with that blanket?

Brady: Think of it as the wall of jericho. This is much nicer. Thank you.

Chloe: Sure.

[Tense music]

 

Philip: He is gonna try something.

[Line ringing] Hey, this is philip kiriakis. Tell me the plane is available and ready to go. Great. I’m on my way to the airfield now. Wilkes-barre, pa. I’ll know the exact location when I get there.

Belle: Uhg, sorry I’m late. I ran into philip at the pub.

Shawn: Oh, yeah? What’s new with him?

Belle: Oh, I’ll tell you after you have your pie. Hi.

Shawn: Hi.

Belle: Did I miss anything while I was gone?

Shawn: Well, ben and ciara stopped by and they just left on their honeymoon.

Belle: Aw.

Ciara: True love’s the gift which god has given.

Ben: To man alone beneath the heaven.

[Light music]

Ciara: The silver link, the silver tie.

Ben: Which heart to heart and mind to mind.

Ciara: In body and in soul can bind.

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Jack: Chad, it’s good to see you.

Chad: Yeah, it’s good to see you too, jack. It’s been a while.

Jack: Yeah. Yeah. I’m, um–I’m sorry about that.

Chad: Uh, brought you something. Thomas made it for you at, uh– at art camp.

Jack: Hm.

[Chuckles] Well, you know, I–I was just thinking, I–I needed a new paperweight.

Chad: [Chuckles] It’s a–it’s a good save, yeah. It, um–it exploded in the kiln, and, uh, that’s what was left.

Jack: Well, I’m thrilled he’s even thinking about me.

Chad: Well, I’m hoping the vase he makes for, uh–for abby is more successful. And survives the trip to boston, if necessary.

Jack: Right.

Chad: Have you talked to her?

Jack: Uh, abigail, yeah, I did this morning.

Chad: Did she say anything? Is she, uh–is she ever coming home?

[Door opens]

Gwen: What’s all this?

Xander: I took the liberty of ordering more oysters, so, uh, why don’t you lose the robe and get back into bed? We can gobble up this lot… and then each other.

Gwen: [Laughs] I don’t think so.

Melinda: How the hell did you get the charges dropped against xander cook?

Ej: I made a motion to dismiss, the judge complied.

Melinda: He did not throw out this case based on merit. I put it together myself. The dimera family used its influence to overrule the justice system again.

Ej: Has it entered your mind that I might just be better at my job than you are at yours?

Melinda: [Chuckles] A lot has changed since you last lived in salem. Your father’s dead now.

Ej: I’m aware of that.

Melinda: You may think you and your family can get away with perverting justice, but I’m putting you on notice. Your days of running roughshod over the people in this town are over.

Tripp: Well, looks like we’re the first ones here.

Allie: [Sighs] Yeah. Did chanel go home to change?

Tripp: No, just to get the new guy. You ready for his name?

Allie: Mm-hmm.

Tripp: Giovanni.

Allie: Well, that’s weird.

Tripp: How so?

Allie: My brother johnny, um, that’s what his grandfather used to call him.

Tripp: Could be a coincidence?

Allie: Yeah. Maybe. But he did say he met someone. I mean, you don’t think that– oh, my god, it’s him.

Tripp: Your brother?

Allie: Mm-hmm. Hi, johnny.

Johnny: Uh, hey.

Chanel: You two know each other?

Johnny: Uh, yeah. Do–do you know allie?

Chanel: Yeah, only since forever.

Johnny: Eh, not as long as I have, guaranteed. You must be tripp.

Tripp: Uh, tripp johnson.

Johnny: Hey, gi–well, uh, johnny. Um, this is my good friend, chanel. We’re here to meet the bff and her boyfriend for some drinks.

Allie: I’m the bff.

Johnny: Uh…

Allie: Chanel is my best friend. And giovanni here is my twin brother.

[Dramatic music]

 

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Bonnie: Uh, this is my sister-in-law, calista lockhart. Justin is my fiancé.

Calista: [Gasps] Oh! Congratulations.

Justin: I–you never told me you had a sister-in-law.

Bonnie: [Exhales]

Calista: Well, she does. And I’m her! [Laughs]

Justin: You must be…

Calista: Bonnie’s late husband’s sister.

Justin: Right. Is that what you said you could never explain to me? That you have a sister-in-law I didn’t know about?

Chanel: Oh, my god, giovanni is…

Johnny: Italian for johnny, yeah.

Allie: It’s what his nonno used to call him.

Tripp: Nonno?

Allie: It’s, um, italian for grandpa.

Tripp: Ah.

Chanel: I can’t believe you’re allie’s brother.

Allie: How did you not know?

Chanel: Well, you said you had a brother named johnny. You didn’t say anything about your grandfather calling him giovanni.

Allie: Well, actually he wasn’t my grandfather.

Chanel: But you’re twins.

Allie: It’s complicated. You’d have to know my mother.

Johnny: So, uh, I guess we can kinda skip the whole awkward getting-to-know-you part and just get right to drinking, yeah?

Ej: You’ve made yourself clear. Are we done?

Melinda: Not by a long shot. For starters, I’m going to find out how you managed to remain a member of the state bar during your long convalescence in italy, which included an extended period where you were mentally incompetent.

Ej: I’d be offended by that statement if I hadn’t just bested you.

Melinda: [Laughs] Bested me? I don’t have the legal right to throw around my money or my family name before I enter a courtroom. I swore to adhere to the rule of law. And I’m warning you, mr. Dimera, you don’t want me for an enemy.

Ej: [Chuckles] You were my enemy years ago. I’m used to you.

Melinda: I won’t stop digging until I find something to use against you and your drug dealing client.

Xander: Come on, I kept your spot warm for you. Where else would you rather be?

Gwen: Nowhere.

[Mutters] Oh, my god. This is completely mental, okay? I only just came over here yesterday to thank you for covering for me with my dad, and that was yesterday. And I’m still here.

Xander: What can I say? I just love the way you say thank you. I skipped breakfast just so i could hear it all over again.

Gwen: And lunch, and now it’s, what, bloody happy hour?

Xander: So, lose the robe and let’s get happy. Come on, love. You know you want it.

Gwen: My goodness, I know I’m going to regret this.

[Slow sensual music]

 

Jack: Can’t you ask abigail what her plans are?

Chad: Well, jack–I keep– I keep trying, and she always changes the subject. I miss her, and the kids miss her horribly, and I know she misses them too, but, you know, she won’t even make a plan for me to take them to see her. I mean, has she said anything to you about us?

Jack: No. No, look, I–I’m getting a version of the same treatment you’re getting. All I can think about is how hurt she was by the way that i talked to her when gwen had her miscarriage.

Chad: Yeah, well, me too. I just…

Jack: What?

Chad: It just seems like she doesn’t wanna see me… and it makes me really scared and…

Jack: Scared that what?

Chad: What if she never comes home? You know, what if– what if my marriage is over? As someone who resembles someone else…

Bonnie: [Chuckles] Calista, she–[Chuckles]– She friended me on social media after all this time, and, well, I guess I got carried away and invited her to the wedding. Isn’t that right?

Calista: Sure. I mean, right.

Bonnie: And I know that we wanted to keep it small and all, and calista’s a shirt tail relative, but I’m sorry for asking someone you don’t even know without, you know, letting you know first.

Justin: That’s okay. She’s your sister-in-law.

Calista: Ex-sister-in-law.

Justin: Well, you know, it’s your wedding as much as mine. So, if calista’s important to you, then she should be here.

Calista: Oh, I am so important to bonnie, and I can’t even tell you how important she is to me.

Chanel: You guys are twins. You don’t look anything alike.

Allie: Well, we have different dads. Remember?

Johnny: I get, uh, all my good looks from my–my dad’s–

Allie: His ego, too.

Johnny: Yeah. That’s the only thing I get from him, so, don’t worry.

Chanel: Why would I worry?

Johnny: How much have you heard about the, uh, dimeras?

Ej: You won’t dig up anything on me that you don’t already know. As you pointed out, I’ve been recovering from serious injuries for years.

Melinda: But the rest of your family’s been busy. Did you know that your sister kristen pushed my daughter down a flight of stairs and killed her?

Ej: No.

Melinda: It’s true. She also broke out of prison, threatened or harmed four other people, including your wife, and now she’s on the run. So, you better hope that your sister kristen hasn’t reached out to you in any way, because I will find out. You also have a son who just showed up in salem.

Ej: You leave johnny out of this.

Melinda: Hit a nerve, did I? But maybe that’s because you’re planning on grooming him to take over the family business.

Ej: Goodbye, ms. Trask.

Melinda: But you should really rethink that, I mean, if you actually care about what’s good for him.

Ej: Get out of my house, now.

[Tense music]

 

Melinda: Oh, I also found it interesting that you just appeared claiming to be mr. Cook’s lawyer before he ever used his phone call.

Ej: Xander was my caregiver for years right after my accident. I owe him one… and he owes me more.

 

[Both exhale]

Gwen: [Chuckles] How many calories do you think we just burned?

Xander: [Exhales] Well… to my mind, we’ve earned the right to, uh, order down for steaks and champagne.

Gwen: Xander, this is–this is getting really expensive. Not to mention your lawyer.

Xander: Worry about him tomorrow.

[Phone rings] Oh, speak of the devil.

Gwen: What, your lawyer?

Xander: Yeah, I have to take this. What’s happening?

Ej: You’re officially off the hook.

Xander: Already?

Ej: I told you I’d take care of it. Get yourself over to the police station and pick up your personal effects. I’ll come by to collect what you owe me.

Chad: I just–I see it all clearly now, and–and I told her that before she left. I mean, I thought that we were in a–a good place, and–and after what she said that she wanted to go spend some time with her mom and work through all of these–these things, I thought it was a good idea. I just didn’t think she would be gone this long.

Jack: I know. I know. I know. Look, if–if there’s anything that I can do…

Chad: Actually, there is.

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severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Chad: Can you maybe talk to, um–talk to jenn? I–I know she says that laura’s estate seems to be more complicated than she had thought, but it just–it feels like abby’s using that as an excuse to just stay away from me. I mean, like, even if she doesn’t wanna be around me, kids miss their mom, you know?

Jack: Yeah, absolutely. I mean, I promise you, I’m gonna talk to abigail and jennifer.

Chad: All right. Thank you.

Jack: And–and, uh, I know that I have been missing in action with thomas and charlotte myself, and–and I plan to remedy that.

Chad: Sorry, I was gonna bring them over today. I just didn’t wanna take the chance of them running into their old nanny or that drug runner you had sleeping on your couch.

Jack: Ah. Yeah, yeah. Well, that was, uh, poor judgment on my part, but, uh, I’ve thrown xander out.

Chad: Good.

Jack: Not before he managed to con gwen into making drops for him.

Chad: You’re kidding.

Jack: No. I–I really–I wish I was. But at least he’s out of here and he’s–he’s out of her life for good.

Xander: So sorry to bail on you like this.

Gwen: No, it’s all right. My dad’s going to be wondering where I am anyway.

Xander: [Chuckles] Well, I’ll be glad to see the back of my legal troubles, even if it is gonna cost me a literal fortune.

Gwen: [Sighs] I really wish that you didn’t have to take the rap for me. I wish that just being honest with chad about losing my baby before I took the fall, and then that way snyder would have had nothing over my head. And now I have to worry about my dad finding out the truth.

Xander: He won’T. Snyder’s dead, and I won’t open my mouth.

Gwen: I really don’t know how to thank you.

Xander: Well, you, uh, already did.

Gwen: I’m going to miss you.

Xander: Why? You going somewhere?

Gwen: No. My dad would absolutely hate it if he knew that we were seeing each other. It wouldn’t make sense to him anyway, because he doesn’t know that you covered for me. He thinks that you’re some drug man who conned his daughter into making drops for him. No, he’d be–he’d be determined to get to the bottom of this. And if he found out the truth…

Xander: No, I–I get it. But there’s no chance we could keep it a secret? Us? Our little whatever you wanna call it?

Gwen: Another secret, xander? In this town?

Xander: Right.

Gwen: So, um, this is going to have to be goodbye then, I’m afraid.

Xander: No, I understand. Well, uh, hopefully I’ll see you around sometime.

Gwen: Yeah. You too.

[Somber music]

 

Chanel: Theo filled me in some on your family. His mother was a dimera.

Johnny: Aunt lexie, yeah. Um, how do you know theo?

Chanel: I was on vacation in south africa. Met him in johannesburg. We dated for a while.

Johnny: In johannesburg?

Chanel: What can I say? I get around.

Johnny: Yeah.

Allie: I just realized something. That thirst trap guy that I was begging you to show me, that was you?

Johnny: It was just a selfie with my shirt off.

Tripp: You were begging to see a shirtless selfie?

Allie: Only to make sure that he was up to chanel’s standards.

Johnny: Do I pass?

Allie: Ew, you’re my brother.

Johnny: I need to know. I hear I’ve got competition.

Allie: What does that mean?

Johnny: That the last person that chanel kissed before me was you.

[Soft jazz music playing]

 

Justin: I have some good news. Steve has agreed to be my best man.

Bonnie: Oh, that’s great.

Justin: Under the circumstances, I thought you’d be a little happier.

Bonnie: Well, I am happy honey. [Giggles] I’m thrilled with that.

Calista: Circumstances?

Bonnie: Steve is the brother of justin’s first wife.

Calista: Oh, I see.

Bonnie: Listen, justin, again, I’m sorry for not giving you the heads up about calista coming to the wedding. I just–I just never thought I’d see her again.

Justin: I thought you said you invited her.

Bonnie: [Laughs] But I never thought she’d show up. And she’s changed so much since the last time I saw her.

Calista: I have an idea. How about the three of us celebrate your wedding with a toast? You wouldn’t happen to have a little bottle of champagne lying around?

Justin: You know what? I will ask henderson to go grab a bottle from the cellar. Excuse me.

Bonnie: Okay.

Calista: [Giggles] Who’s henderson?

Bonnie: He’s the butler.

Calista: Oh, and that cellar, it’s just for wine?

Bonnie: What are you getting at?

Calista: Well, justin isn’t just handsome. He’s also filthy rich.

Bonnie: That’s not why I love him.

Calista: Ha! Right. So, anyway, how’d you get rid of the first wife?

Bonnie: I didn’T. She died in an accident.

Calista: How convenient.

Bonnie: Oh, no, no, no, no. No. Justin and I fell in love way after that.

Calista: Aww. So, you found true love? Well, it’s just a shame that you won’t be marrying justin, or anyone else for that matter, until you pay me back the money you owe me.

Bonnie: Oh, god, you don’t know the whole story.

Calista: What is there to know? You ran off with that buddybucks ticket, and now you owe me $1 million.

Bonnie: I keep telling you, I don’t have the money.

Calista: Oh, you better come through for me, bon bon… or I will show dimples this here little gun, the one with your fingerprints all over it.

Bonnie: Keep–[Grunts]– Keep that in your purse.

Calista: And then I’m gonna tell justin all about how you killed my husband. Just what’s he gonna say when he hears what you did to my beloved harrison?

Bonnie: [Screams]

Go on… put yourselves

through all that pain.

Bonnie: My god! I’m shot! Somebody–somebody shot me!

Justin: Bonnie? Bonnie?

Bonnie: Huh?

Justin: You’re not shot. I just popped the champagne cork. I’m sorry, it was so loud.

Bonnie: [Laughs]

Justin: It’s okay.

Bonnie: No, I knew that, i was just–I was just making a joke. [Chuckles]

Justin: You seem a little jumpy.

Bonnie: Huh?

Justin: Is there something you’re not telling me?

Bonnie: No, of course not. I just–oh, my god, probably have wedding jitters or something.

Calista: Really? You know, when bonnie married my brother, she was just as relaxed as a toad in the sun. Should’ve known that was a bad sign.

Bonnie: Don’t listen to her. She thinks she’s being funny, just like me just now with that dumb joke about thinking I was shot. [Laughs] Stupid.

Justin: No worries. Okay, let’s, uh, have this toast.

Calista: Oh, whoa, those cost a couple hundred bucks a bottle.

Justin: Special occasion.

Calista: You got a real nice place here… full of nice stuff. Ooh. This must’ve cost a fortune.

Bonnie: No–[Laughs] That’s fragile, hon.

[Both chuckle]

Justin: Here you go. Bonnie?

Bonnie: Thanks, babe.

Justin: Uh, calista… we were, uh, going to have a toast.

Calista: Oh, sorry! I forgot.

[Giggles]

Justin: Okay–

Calista: Here’s to the happy couple. I wish you a million blessings in your new life together.

Chanel: You told johnny we kissed? What, you’ve known him for, like, three days?

Chanel: I didn’t tell him. My mom opened her big mouth when johnny and I were having drinks, not that I care who knows about us.

Allie: Dupree, there is no us.

Chanel: You know what I mean. I don’t go around blabbing about my past relationships to a guy I just met.

Johnny: Yeah, except it doesn’t sound like this relationship is totally in the past.

Tripp: What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Ej: The charges will be expunged from your personal record as long as you keep to the straight and narrow for the next two years.

Melinda: [Scoffs] Him? Forget it.

Xander: I want all the stuff I had to hand over after I was arrested.

Melinda: I have the inventory right here. Dirty socks. Dirty magazines.

Xander: I had everything i owned with me when shawn brady put me in handcuffs.

Melinda: Including a briefcase containing $1 million. Oh, excuse me, $1 million minus your bail money. Nothing suspicious about that, right, counselor?

Ej: The charges against mr. Cook have been dropped. Your suspicions are not his concern.

Melinda: They are if he committed a crime obtaining that money. Blackmail? Bribery? I intend on finding out where that money came from, and until I do, it does not leave the evidence room, you understand?

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Johnny: Tripp, buddy, calm down.

Tripp: I’m not your buddy.

Johnny: Look, all I’m saying is that allie and chanel are still best friends and business partners. It’s not like they’re not gonna see each other anymore.

Tripp: Okay.

Johnny: You’ve been holding out on me. Not only do I have a gay older brother, but I have a sister who’s bi.

Allie: No, you don’T. And if you keep acting like this, tripp and I are going to leave.

Chanel: Don’t blame him, okay? It’s all my mother’s fault.

Tripp: Look, I’m not judging anybody. Honestly, I thought it was kinda hot, the idea of chanel hooking up with a woman, until I found out it was, you know, you.

Tripp: You know what, this will cover our drinks. We’re out of here.

Johnny: Look, I’m sorry.

Allie: No, you’re not. When did you become ej?

Chanel: Allie!

Justin: So, you two haven’t been in touch until she saw you on social media?

Bonnie: [Chuckles]

Calista: Well, you know, I found it difficult to maintain the friendship after bonnie went to prison for killing my brother.

Justin: Well, I understand there were extenuating circumstances.

Calista: I know, but still.

Justin: So, what made you decide to reconnect with her?

Calista: Well, we both have dead husbands now. Common bond. Her husband was murdered… and so was mine.

Justin: Oh, I’m sorry. That’s awful.

Calista: It is… especially since the person who killed my husband got away with it. Hopefully, somehow that person will be brought to justice.

Ej: You have no right to confiscate the money that mr. Cook earned legally.

Melinda: Are you worried about collecting your fee, mr. Dimera?

Ej: Not at all. That money was paid to mr. Cook by my wife for services rendered.

Melinda: [Laughs] That was samantha dimera’s money?

Ej: It’s mine.

Melinda: Did you know about their transaction?

Ej: Not till after the fact. So I suggest you contact samantha for the details. But good luck finding her, though. She’s left town.

Melinda: Mm. Seems like major trouble in paradise.

Ej: My client has not broken any laws…

Melinda: [Sighs]

Ej: And if you try to file new charges, I’ll just work my magic all over again.

Melinda: Bribe another judge, you mean?

Ej: Additional charges will be a complete waste of your time. Do you want the score to read two to zero?

Melinda: I’ll turn over the money.

Ej: Mm-hmm.

Melinda: Hm. But be prepared to dole it out in civil settlements to the families of drug overdose victims.

[Tense music]

 

Ej: Let’s hope that doesn’t come to pass, because you and i know that every dollar in that briefcase is mine.

Chad: Well, it’s, uh–it’s good to see you, but I should get out of here. I don’t wanna–I don’t wanna run into gwen, so–

Jack: Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that, I haven’t seen her since last night. Actually, I’m starting to get a little worried.

Chad: Not quick enough.

Jack: Well, there you are.

Gwen: Hello, chad.

Chad: Gwen.

Jack: Where on earth have you been? Super emma just about sleeps in her cape.

Calista: So, what time’s dinner? What’s the dress code for the wedding? And where’s my room?

Bonnie: [Coughing] What room? What room?

Calista: Well, you invited me. I just assumed you’d put me up here.

[Laughter]

Bonnie: Oh, I’m sorry, you know, this house is pretty crowded already.

Calista: Really? There must be 35 bedrooms in this place.

Bonnie: You know, I tell you what…

Calista: Huh?

Bonnie: I’m gonna get you a room at the salem inn. You’re gonna love it there, ’cause it’s nice and private.

Calista: Fine. I wouldn’t wanna be any trouble. It was lovely meeting you, justin. I’ll see you two at the wedding, hopefully. [Chuckles]

Justin: Bonnie and I will see you there.

Bonnie: Yes, we will. Hey, I’ll walk you out. Come on.

Calista: Okay.

Bonnie: I’ll get your purse.

Calista: Oh, no, I’ve got it.

Bonnie: I can get it for you.

Calista: Thank you.

Bonnie: Okay. Well, after you. Just go ahead. Be right back, honey.

Calista: Oh–[Giggles] You better come up with that money, bon bon, or you will be staying single.

Bonnie: [Sighs]

Johnny: So, since we didn’t get to have dinner, uh, just tell me what sounds good, and I can ask cook to make it.

Chanel: Thanks, but I’m not that hungry.

Johnny: You haven’t been saying much. Uh, would it have anything to do with that scene allie made?

Chanel: I can’t believe you’re brother and sister.

Johnny: Yeah, but we are. Look, the last couple of days have been a lot of fun, but you having a thing for allie, things just got complicated.

Johnny: For you? Or for me?

[Solemn music]

 

Tripp: You were pretty quiet on the way over here. Are you upset that chanel is seeing your brother?

Allie: It’s just weird. And I hate to say it, but i really hope it doesn’t last.

Gwen: Well, I, um, went to bed early last night, and, uh, I woke up with the birds, um, and then I had, uh, an early meeting with an employment counselor, and spent the rest of the day walking.

Jack: You didn’t say anything before about an employment counselor.

Gwen: Well, I can’t expect you to keep me on the dole forever.

Chad: What did that counselor say?

Gwen: They said that I would need a reference for my last job. I said that would most likely be a problem.

Chad: Yeah, you were right.

Gwen: Right, well, I’m going to put on a pot of tea. Would anyone like a biscuit or something?

Chad: No.

Jack: Uh, no, nothing– nothing for me, thanks, gwen.

Gwen: Yeah, okay.

Chad: Sorry. Just can’t in good conscience tell an employer that she was a–a good nanny with how things ended.

Jack: I know.

Chad: You’re her–you’re her father. You feel obligated to her. I do not.

Jack: I know, I know. I get it, I get it, I get it, I get it, and I promise you, I will talk to jennifer, and i hope that she can get through to abigail.

Chad: I hope so.

Jack: Abigail loves you. Chad, please, don’t give up on this marriage.

Chad: I don’t intend to.

[Tense music]

 

Ej: Pleasure doing business with you. I’ll take that briefcase now.

Xander: Not until you’ve got me my old job back at basic black, right?

Ej: Brady’s on a business trip to new york, and nicole’s been out sick all week. When they’re back in the office, I’ll follow up.

Xander: You’re the top man at dimera enterprises. Snap your fingers, you can make this happen.

Ej: I’ve done everything I’ve promised so far.

Xander: Yeah, so far.

Ej: That money belongs to me.

Xander: Your wife paid it to me willingly. And let’s face it, mate, I did you a favor. When I told that room full of people that nicole spent a night in my bed, that got the ball rolling. If nicole hadn’t wanted to get back at sami, you’d still be in the dark and she’d still be cheating on you. Really you should be thanking me.

Ej: And you should be shutting the hell up and handing over that briefcase… right now.

Justin: Calista is quite the character.

Bonnie: [Laughs] Yes. She is.

Justin: I’m surprised you didn’t mention her before.

Bonnie: Well, you know how it goes. Out of sight, out of mind.

[Chuckles]

Justin: Yeah.

Bonnie: And then when she appeared out of the blue, I just felt like I had to invite her to the wedding. I kinda felt on the spot.

Justin: No, I–I understand that. I’ve had similar experiences with family members, being on the spot, I mean.

Bonnie: Right. Thank you for understanding.

Justin: Mm-hmm.

Bonnie: Oh, uh, dang, I almost forgot.

Justin: What?

Bonnie: The caterer called this afternoon, and it seems they want the whole payment before the wedding, meaning today, and I know you’re busy, so I was just thinking maybe you could just, you know, write a blank check and I’ll fill in the amount later.

Justin: No need to do that. It’s all taken care of.

Bonnie: It is? How?

Justin: Don’t you worry about it. All you have to do is show up looking beautiful, and we can start our new lives together.

Bonnie: I want that life so much.

Justin: Me too. You know, I was just thinking, since your kids can’t make it, it’s kinda great that calista is here, so you’ll have someone from your side of the family.

Bonnie: Oh, yeah. Lucky me. [Chuckles]

Johnny: Look, I don’t care if you kissed allie, as long as you are sure you’re over her.

Chanel: I told you, I was.

Johnny: I hope so. I don’t wanna be in a rivalry over you with my sister.

Chanel: Then we’re good, because allie’s with tripp now. She’s happy, and so am I.

Johnny: Well, then I’m happy too.

Tripp: So, what bothers you about johnny and chanel dating?

Allie: Growing up, he was my best friend. We told each other everything. And now I feel like I don’t even know him. I mean, he was–he was a total jerk tonight.

Tripp: Yeah, he was.

Allie: And chanel’s my best friend. I mean, what if he’s a jerk to her?

Tripp: She can take care of herself.

Allie: Still, I just hope they break it off before it gets serious. What? What’s that look?

Tripp: Chanel told me that they almost slept together last night.

Jack: Thank you, yes. Thank you for the information.

Gwen: Something’s wrong.

Jack: Yeah, yeah, something’s wrong. I just got some news, and I’m– it has me more than a little upset.

Gwen: What? What is it?

Jack: Xander.

Gwen: Oh?

Jack: He hired ej dimera to represent him. Ej has somehow found a way to get a judge to throw his case out. Xander is going to get away with what he did to you. He’s going to walk! Damn it!

Gwen: Jack… jack, it’s okay.

Jack: I’ll tell you what, he better stay the hell away from you, or I promise you it will not be okay.

Xander: Well, I see two options here. You can challenge me to a duel, or make good on the rest of our agreement while I hold onto the briefcase. Then, when I’m back on the payroll at basic black, you’ll get your $1 million back.

Ej: If you try anything in the meantime–

Xander: You know where i live. Salem inn, room 2119. Cheerio.

[Tense music]

 

[Phone rings]

Calista: Did you get the money?

Bonnie: I tried to con justin into writing a blank check for the caterer, so I could take it to them.

Calista: What do you mean tried?

Bonnie: My heart just wasn’t into it, okay? I–the old hustle failed me.

Calista: That is not what I wanna hear, bonnie.

Bonnie: You know, I was thinking, maybe after the wedding, justin will open up a checking account in my name.

Calista: Like I’m counting on that happening. Like I don’t know that you’re just trying to stall. After you’re married to that guy, I’ll never see my money…

Bonnie: Look, calista, please.

Calista: So I have a better idea.

Bonnie: What’s that?

Calista: I know exactly where you can get a million bucks.

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Kayla: Hey, girlfriend. How is my little henry?

Allie: He’s good; he just had his one-year check-up. He’s doing great.

Kayla: Ah! Well, I bet you could have told him that yourself, huh, pal?

Allie: He is in the 98th percentile for his height.

Kayla: Really?

Allie: Mm-hmm.

Kayla: Well, you better get him a basketball.

Allie: I should.

Kayla: Definitely. All right. Well, I’m off. Good to see you.

Allie: Um, aunt kayla, before you go, can I ask you something?

Kayla: Sure. Is anything wrong?

Allie: No. I just… I just wanted to know how’s tripp doing.

Chanel: [Breathing heavily]

Tripp: Hey, hey, hey. You need a hand?

Tony: Are you sure you don’t wanna go out? We can have lunch. We can drive to the lake.

Anna: Nope! I just wanna spend this afternoon with you, right here and all alone.

Tony: Yeah, for once it doesn’t seem like grand central station around here.

Anna: Ugh! I know. It’s almost like we have– what is that word we never use? Privacy.

[Both laugh]

Tony: Oh, hon, let’s make the best of it.

Anna: Oh, yeah. What?

Tony: I don’t know.

Anna: What’s wrong?

Tony: I have a feeling we’re being watched.

Anna: Well, it’s that darn picture of— you know, sometimes I swear it’s following me with his eyes.

Tony: No, it’s not the portrait, no. It’s something else. Harold? Is that you?

Johnny: Okay, are we ready for the closeup?

Anna: Johnny? Hi!

Steve: I need to brace myself? Why?

Justin: It’s about bonnie.

Steve: Okay.

Justin: And stating the obvious, I know she’s not your favorite person. And I know that our double date a while ago was an absolute disaster. Bonnie pretending to be adrienne was in poor judgement. She knows that now. Anyway, I’m just hoping that we can just–

Steve: Okay, hey, hey, hey, hey, stop. Justin, I don’t have a problem with bonnie anymore.

Bonnie: Ooh. No. Bonnie…

[Gasps] Kiriakis. Yeah, baby. That’s the one. Has a ring to it.

[Sighs] Man, adrienne. Girl, I did you wrong in every way possible. And I’m gonna spend my life making up for that. The best way I can do that is to do my damnedest to make sure I make justin just as happy as you did.

[Clattering] Oh, my god. I can’t believe it. You’re alive.

[Dramatic music]

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

[Soft orchestration]

Kayla: As far as I know, tripp is fine. Is there something bothering you that you want to talk about?

Allie: No. No. You were on your way out. So maybe another time.

Kayla: How about now? I was just going to meet steve at the pub, and he is excellent at entertaining himself without me, so… what’s up?

Allie: Okay. Well, the other day, trip told me he loved me. And I didn’t say it back.

Kayla: Okay.

And I don’t know if he talked to you about this. I mean, I don’t want to break a confidence or anything. But after I didn’t say it back, things got kinda awkward. And I don’t know, I just– do you think he’s upset about it?

Tripp: Thank you.

Chanel: Thank you for helping me out with that.

Tripp: Yeah, what the hell was in that box, a couple of anvils?

Chanel: It was an industrial stand mixer. It can knead bread dough for up to eight loaves.

Tripp: And mix concrete?

Chanel: Probably. Anyway, it’s crazy expensive. If I had dropped, it would have cost us a week’s profits.

Tripp: Actually, speaking of “us,” shouldn’t allie have helped you out with that?

Chanel: Oh, she would have. But henry had a doctor’s appointment this morning. He’s a year old, so I guess they have to change his oil and rotate his tires.

Tripp: God, I can’t believe it’s been a year.

Chanel: What a year it’s been. A year ago, I was all that. Now I’m the salemsbury dough girl.

Tripp: I still think you’ve kind of all that.

Chanel: Oh, yeah? And what makes you say so?

Tripp: Maybe because allie told me that you’ve already landed someone new?

Tony: Johnny, look at you. It’s so wonderful to see.

[Laughter]

Anna: We were in the cotswolds when you came back, so we weren’t able to see you. Because we weren’t here. Because we were in the cotswolds.

Tony: Oh, yeah. Yeah. Anna, I think he worked that out.

Johnny: Oh, aunt anna, I’m so happy to see you. And look at you. You haven’t aged a day.

Anna: Oh, well, no, that’s not true. I don’t eat refined grains anymore.

Johnny: Ah. Well, that would explain why you look younger than ever.

Anna: [Laughs] Charmer. And you look marvelous. I mean, who would have thought you’d grow up to be so handsome?

Tony: Anna.

Anna: No, johnny knows what I meant. I meant you were the cutest little boy. And now you’re all grown up. Tempus sure fugited. Time flew by.

Johnny: Ah, yes.

Anna: Oh, johnny. Remember–remember the time I caught you using my expensive hand cream to make slime?

Johnny: Yes, I’m sorry about that.

Anna: No. No. I said it at the time. That boy has a creative instinct. Very fine imagination.

Johnny: Well, I hope so. I’m gonna need it to do what I wanna do.

Tony: And what’s that? Spy on people? Okay, we’re not gonna ask for

Johnny: I wasn’t spying.

Anna: Hmm.

Tony: So what is it– what do you call filming people without their knowledge?

Johnny: Shooting footage. And I gotta tell you, uncle tony, the camera loves you.

Anna: [Coughs] Hello? Hello?

Johnny: And it adores you. I’ll make you both stars.

Anna: Stars.

[Chuckles] What do you mean?

Johnny: I’m makin’ a movie.

Anna: On your phone?

Tony: You can do that?

Johnny: Steven soderbergh does it.

Anna: [Gasps] I loved et.

Johnny: Me too. With the right upgrades, you can get a picture as crisp as any movie camera.

Tony: Huh. And in my day, I used to think that call waiting was an innovation.

Johnny: Here, look.

Tony: Huh.

Anna: Look, we do look amazing, don’t we, tony?

[Both laugh] And so natural. Like we didn’t even know the camera was there.

Tony: Oh, we didn’t know the camera was there, anna. Anyway, this is alla completely revolutionize filmmaking, which is actually why I tracked the two of you down.

Anna: You did?

Johnny: I’m in the process of securing investors, and you and anna could bankroll the entire enterprise.

Justin: So you don’t have a problem with bonnie anymore?

Steve: No. You know, I’ve been working to get past it. And I’m really sorry that I was so hard on her at that dinner. It was unkind to her. And to you.

Justin: Well, I understand that it could have been jarring to see bonnie dress like that.

Steve: Yeah, it was. But with time and a little help from kayla, I was able to get some perspective. I know she was doing it to be accepted.

Justin: Right. Right. That’s what she was going for.

Steve: And anyway, I’m happy that kayla has agreed to be bonnie’s matron of honor. She feels honored to be asked.

Justin: I hope she doesn’t feel like she had to say yes.

Steve: No, no, nothing like that. She’s happy for you and bonnie.

Justin: ‘Cause I would feel bad if she, you know, felt like she owed me. Or you feel like you owe me.

Steve: Did you just segue from friend, brother-in-law, to lawyer?

Justin: [Laughs] Okay, all right. I just wanted to put all the cards on the table before I asked you…

Steve: And here it comes.

Justin: To be my best man.

Calista: Wake up!

Bonnie: [Groans] I’m up. I’m up.

Calista: It’s about time. I thought I was gonna have to get out the smelling salts. Is this how you always greet your guests?

Bonnie: [Groans] You kinda took me by surprise, you know? Ow.

Calista: Obviously.

Bonnie: I mean, it’s been… I dunno, how long has it been? I thought you were long dead.

Calista: Well, you thought wrong. Calista lockhart is alive and well!

Tackling tough messes can

take more time than you have,

Bonnie: Well, hi, calista. Long time no see.

Calista: Missed me?

Bonnie: Mm-mm.

Calista: I didn’t think so. I just don’t think you’re happy to see someone who actually knows your history. And not that crap you spin in your book.

Bonnie: You read it.

Calista: Every lyin’ word of it.

Bonnie: Every word was true and from my heart.

Calista: Oh, and I know all the parts that you left out. Like, you didn’t even bother to mention that you killed my brother.

Bonnie: Well, I didn’t mention it because I didn’t do it.

Calista: Oh, I remember the day you married david. I thought to myself, brother, you have made one big mistake.

Bonnie: I am the one who made the mistake. You have no idea what he put me and my kids through.

Calista: Oh, don’t you know you shouldn’t speak ill of the dead? Especially people that you killed?

Bonnie: All right. I think it’s time you go.

Calista: [Laughs] No. Don’t you wanna know why I’m here?

Bonnie: No.

Calista: Well, it’s not to argue over whether or not you killed my brother.

Bonnie: I didn’t do it.

Calista: It’s the fact that you did kill my husband.

Steve: You want me to be your best man?

Justin: I thought that’s what I just said.

Steve: Well, of course. I’d be honored.

Justin: Of course?

Steve: Yeah, but, I mean, don’t you wanna ask sonny, your son?

Justin: I did. I did, of course, but he can’t make it. He’s in the middle of a crisis at work.

Steve: Okay. I mean, have you talked to bonnie about this? I don’t think she’s gonna want me standing there when you marry her.

Justin: It was her idea.

Steve: Oh.

Justin: She thinks if you and kayla stand up for us, it would say the family approves. It would say that we’re not just some kind of novelty.

Steve: Ah, so kayla and i are salem’s good housekeeping seal of approval?

Justin: [Laughs] Exactly. And also, steve, she likes you.

Steve: C’mon, man. You don’t have to say that.

Justin: No, she does. She really does. She likes how you stick up for adrienne’s memory. And she also likes how you always try to do what’s right for kayla. And she also knows how much you both mean to me. She doesn’t wanna screw that up.

Steve: Okay, right.

Justin: But if this is all too weird for you, I completely understand, steve, I really do. And I’ll figure something out.

Steve: Bonnie would know that I turned you down.

Justin: Well, she knows that I’m here with you now, asking you.

Steve: Okay. Well, I don’t wanna do anything else to hurt her feelings. And I don’t wanna mess up your big day. So I would be happy to be your best man.

Kayla: All I know is that tripp cares about you. A lot.

Allie: And I care about him. It’s just when he said those words, it caught me off guard. I wasn’t expecting him to say that, and I could see he wanted me to say it back to him.

Kayla: Okay, I’m gonna chime in right now. Okay? I think you did the right thing.

Allie: You do?

Kayla: Yes. I mean, how many movies are out there where a guy says “I love you” to a woman, and she melts, and she says, “I love you too”? Where are the movies where the woman says, “well, that’s good to know, and I’ll take that under advisement”? No, I don’t mean to be funny. I don’t mean to be funny. I am just saying that saying I love you to somebody shouldn’t be a conditioned response. I mean, saying “I love you” is a really big deal. It shouldn’t be something that you say because you’ve been given the cue or because you feel so bad that you’re gonna hurt their feelings.

Allie: Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. It’s like I couldn’t say it because I’m not sure. I’m not sure if I love him. But I’m also not sure that I don’t love him.

Kayla: Well, this is your timetable. It’s your call.

Allie: But what I do know, I am sure, is, I like being with him. I miss him when he’s not around. But then there’s our whole long, ugly history. There’s henry. You know, if I asked– I asked tripp to wait, if I tell him I need more time, am I asking too much?

Chanel: I actually did meet someone. We went out last night. But you already know that, right? Horton said you guys almost walked in on our date?

Tripp: Oh, yes. Yeah, we did.

Chanel: Well, you should have come in. I could have introduced you.

Tripp: I guess allie just wanted to give you a chance to get to know each other better.

Channel: Yeah, that’s sweet of her.

Tripp: So how’s it going? Do you think it could turn into something?

Chanel: Maybe. We went by his place afterwards, and things started to heat up. But he didn’t have a condom and either did I, so we didn’t do anything.

Tripp: Wow. That’s a romantic story. Just like “romeo and juliet.”

Chanel: [Laughs] Tmi? Well, the point is that, yeah, we’re getting along really good together. So it might turn into something.

Tripp: Well, I’m glad to hear that.

Chanel: Why do you care?

Tripp: ‘Cause I think it’d be nice if you had someone.

Chanel: ‘Cause then I won’t be in the middle of you and allie?

Anna: Johnny, does your film have a vision? Because I think it’s very important for a film to have a vision.

Johnny: Oh, yeah. I mean, this film, vision, yes.

Anna: Well, then I’m on board.

Johnny: Great.

Anna: Do we get to go to the premiere?

Johnny: Yes, of course. And if we get nominated, you get to go to the oscars. And if we win best picture, it would be you two who accept.

Anna: Tony, we have to go to milan. For my dress.

[Laughs]

Tony: You know, you’ll find that anna has a kind of genius for prioritizing.

Johnny: I see.

Anna: Oh, you know, tony thinks I don’t know that he’s making fun of me. But I do. And I don’t care. Thank you. It’s an honor to just be nominated.

[Laughs] Tony, can’t you just imagine it?

Tony: Yes, I can. I can see you taking hollywood by storm.

Johnny: So does this mean you’ll do it?

Ej: No. He won’T.

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Johnny: Hey, dad. Bringing the party with you as always.

Ej: A party? No, I walked in on an investment pitch. A very amateurish investment pitch.

Anna: No, ej, it was great. Tony and I are both very excited.

Ej: Well, you’ll have to find another auteur. Fellini here is joining dimera enterprises.

Johnny: Not that I recall. I recall saying no, dad.

Ej: You astutely turned down the first offer. It was a negotiating ploy.

Johnny: It was a no.

Anna: Well, I have an idea. Johnny could run the dimera film division.

Ej: There is no dimera film division.

Anna: Well, then he could start one. And we could call it dimeraflix.

Tony: I think we should leave ej and johnny alone to speak privately.

Ej: Don’t go yet. Our agreement was that I would take over dimera so you could enjoy the rising profits without actually having to do any work. I’m fine with that. Against the best interests of the company. Financing johnny’s movie is a acting against the interests of the company. Understood?

Tony: Sometimes you forget who you’re talking to. You presume too much. I’m sorry, johnny. Maybe sometime down the road. It’s just not the right time. I hope you understand.

Johnny: Of course I do, fredo.

Justin: So now that you’ve agreed to be my best man, can I ask one more thing?

Steve: Oh, now you’re really pushing it, man.

Justin: Will you not hold it against me for the rest of my life?

[Both laugh]

Steve: I’ll do you one better and I’ll tell you, I think it’s a good idea.

Justin: Ah, really?

Steve: Yeah. I mean, kayla has agreed to be matron of honor. She’s usually right about– well, about everything. But especially about family. And you and I, we’re family because of adrienne. And I know that adrienne would want us to stay family.

Justin: Yeah. She would.

[Sighs] This means a lot to me, steve. And I can’t wait to tell bonnie.

Steve: Yeah. And you know, I shouldn’t have been so high-handed about all the things bonnie did in the past. I mean, all the crap that I did and I was forgiven for.

Justin: She’s been really upfront about everything that she’s done. And she’s really serious about just leaving that past behind her.

Calista: You do remember my husband, harrison lord? The one you plugged full of lead?

Bonnie: Shh! That’s not what happened.

Calista: So you’re denying that you shot my husband to death.

Bonnie: Please! I don’t have time for your grieving widow act.

Calista: Well, honey, I think you better make some time.

Bonnie: You know what one of the loveliest things about living in a place like this? I can just push a button right here, and two big men would come in here and just throw you out on your bony ass.

Calista: Oh, bonnie. Trust me. I don’t think you should do that.

[Humming] I’ve got moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Bonnie: What’s that for?

Calista: Well, what do you think?

Bonnie: No, you can’t kill me. No, you’d be caught red-handed in 30 secs. Please, you would–please. If I die, I can’t marry justin.

Calista: Oh, calm down. I’m not gonna kill you.

Bonnie: Why the gun?

Calista: Oh, you don’t recognize it? It’s the one you use to send harrison to the hereafter. I just wanted to make sure that you saw your prints are still on it. May I remind you that in a murder case, the statute of limitations, much like your self-absorption, never runs out.

Bonnie: Your point?

Calista: Well, I can use that gun to put you back in the slammer any old time. That is, unless you pay me what’s mine.

Allie: One of the things I love about tripp– god, that word again. That he– after all of the horrible things I said to him– god, I accused him of rape. Held a gun on him. But he’s put all of that behind him. Like I’m not the person who did those things to him.

Kayla: Well, in a way, you’re not.

Allie: He even says he understands why I thought he was the one who–you know. Talk about forgiveness. Not only forgave me, but you should see with henry. I mean, I had no idea that little boys thought it was hilarious to be held upside down, but tripp did. And not to be crude, but he’s not all that bad looking.

Kayla: But?

Allie: He ticks every box. He answers every prayer. But a part of me wonders if what I feel for him is guilt. Like I owe him. Or gratitude because he loves me and he takes care of my child.

[Sighs] Maybe I can’t be honest with him because I’m not being honest with myself.

Kayla: I think you were honest with him. You didn’t parrot back “I love you” because you didn’t know if you did. And like you said, it’s not that you don’t love him. It’s just that you don’t know, one way or the other, right? But this is what I know for sure. In time, you will know one way or the other.

Allie: [Sighs] But what–I mean, he’s just supposed to put his life on hold while I sort out my feelings? I mean, newsflash, he is a sensitive hunk who’s going to be a doctor. I mean, those are a hot commodity. They go fast in this market.

Kayla: You know what? I have seen the way he looks at you. And the way he talks about you. I think he’ll wait for you.

Tripp: You’re not in the middle of me and allie, okay? I just meant that–

Chanel: I know what you meant, and it’s okay. See, I agree. It would be a lot easier on all of us if I had someone else. Then we could just forget that I ever had feelings for allie.

Tripp: I’m glad you feel like that. I mean, you two are such good friends. I’d hate for it to be awkward.

Chanel: Yeah, me too. We work together.

Tripp: Yeah. Hey, I have an idea. You know, why don’t you, me, allie, and the new guy go out together sometime?

Chanel: You guys busy tonight?

Tripp: No. Hey, have you tried that new bar off the square? They have great happy hour.

Chanel: I do love a great happy hour.

Tripp: Yeah, I remember.

Chanel: Okay, and I promise not to stick you with the check this time. Although I may have to pay for my date. Giovanni is having some financial difficulties with his dad.

Johnny: I’m sorry, uncle tony. I’m so sorry. That’s–

Tony: You know, he should know better. But it’s okay.

Johnny: No, it’s not. It just–it came out.

Anna: Honey. Honey. Sometimes, when someone is acting like an imperious jerk, it’s not the imperious jerk who gets yelled at.

Ej: Another county heard from.

Tony: Yes, well, we should take our leave. Try to understand where your father’s coming from. He wants you to follow in his footsteps. He wants you to do something that is stable, secure, safe. Just like racecar driving. Good luck. But I always remember how well you reacted to direct orders.

[Chuckles]

Anna: Johnny, don’t forget to send me the rushes.

Johnny: Well, thanks for doing that publicly. I know I really enjoyed it.

Ej: It was family business.

Johnny: Really? That’s great. I mean, if that’s how the family business goes, I can’t wait to join the firm. Damn it, I was having a private conversation, and you barged in and start issuing orders everywhere?

Ej: You were grubbing for money from your uncle after I turned you down. It seems to me you want all the perks of being a dimera without any of the responsibility. And to be clear, I wasn’t issuing orders.

Johnny: I think uncle tony would disagree with that.

Ej: I’m making you an offer. An offer you have now turned down twice without bothering to listen to what the offer is. You haven’t asked what you’d be doing. You haven’t even seen the offices. How do you know you won’t like working there if you haven’t even tried it? Let’s start from the beginning. I’m happy you’re back. I would like to work with you. I would like you to come with me to the office so I can fill you in on the details. Answer any questions you might have. Spend a little time with my son. Pool floaties are like whooping cough.

Ej: So what do you say?

Chanel: Thanks, harold. And remember, sweet bits is right on the square.

Johnny: Chanel, what are you doing here?

Chanel: Looking for you.

Johnny: Ah.

Chanel: Oh, hi. Are you johnny’s dad?

Ej: That’s right. Ej dimera. Pleased to meet you.

Chanel: I’m chanel dupree. Sorry to interrupt.

Johnny: No, it’s no problem. I’m glad to see you.

Chanel: I probably should have called. And mr. Dimera, I do have to compliment you on your amazing home. Talk about curb appeal. My mother’s in real estate. And the only thing you’re missing is a moat and a drawbridge.

Ej: Zoning laws.

Chanel: [Laughs] She could help you with that.

[Both laugh] Anyway, I came by to see if you wanted to join me for a happy hour at this new bar we’re trying out. I want you to meet my bff and her boyfriend.

Johnny: That sounds great.

Ej: But unfortunately, he won’t be able to join you.

Johnny: I won’t?

Ej: You have plans.

Johnny: No, you know, actually, I don’t have any plans and you have incredible timing, because I was just trying to find something to do. So let’s go. As always, great talking to you, dad.

Allie: You really think he’ll wait for me?

Kayla: Yes, I do.

Tripp: Hey, how’d it go?

Kayla: Hey, I thought you were off today.

Tripp: I just wanted to hear about henry’s appointment. Hey, buddy. How’d he do?

Allie: Great. He’s in perfect health.

Kayla: He’s in the 98th percentile on height.

Tripp: Wow. That explains how much he’s been eating lately.

[Laughter] Well, guess who I just ran into. Chanel. She wants us to meet her at that new bar off the square for happy hour, check out the new guy.

Allie: Oh.

Tripp: What do you think?

Allie: I’d have to find a sitter for henry.

Kayla: Ha, no problem. Steve and I would be happy to do it.

Allie: No, I can’t ask you to do that.

Kayla: You’re not asking me. I am volunteering.

Allie: Okay. Thank you.

Kayla: Have a good time.

Tripp: Thank you.

Kayla: Bye.

Tripp: Okay, kayla took over just now. I mean, if you don’t wanna go, if you’re tired or something–

Allie: Tripp–

Tripp: It’s okay.

Allie: I would love to go.

Tripp: Good.

Allie: Besides, can’t wait to see who chanel has her sights on now.

Tripp: Yeah.

Steve: Okay. So when is the wedding?

Justin: Tomorrow.

Steve: Tomorrow?

Justin: Yeah.

Steve: Wow. Okay, that’s soon.

Justin: Oh, yeah, you can still make it, right?

Steve: I’ll clear my schedule. And I will do my duty as best man, and I will get you to the church on time.

Justin: Hey, steve. Really, thanks. I really do appreciate this.

Steve: Welcome, dimples.

Justin: [Laughs]

Bonnie: Pay you? What am I supposed to pay you?

Calista: The money, of course.

Bonnie: I’m not following.

Calista: Okay, so you want me to tell you the whole story? Fine. You remember when buddy’s burger barn had that promotion? Buddy bucks? You’d get one with your meal, and you’d scratch off buddy’s little gold teeth to see what prize you won, and if it said million, you won a million bucks.

Bonnie: Vaguely.

Harrison worked at buddy’s corporate office. He had access to all the buddy bucks. Knew exactly which ones were the winners. But he couldn’t turn it in himself, so he came up with a scam. He asked you to do it in exchange for a cut of the money. He was about to make you a very rich woman. But that wasn’t enough for you, was it? So you killed him and ran off with the money.

Bonnie: But that’s–

Calista: No buts! Those buddy bucks were ours. Harrison might be gone, but I am not. And I want that money. Now.

Kayla: Hey.

Steve: Hey, wait a minute. Did we just have another kid that I didn’t hear about?

Kayla: Very funny. No, we’re gonna babysit this little pumpkin.

Steve: Oh. The day keeps getting better and better.

Kayla: Something wrong?

Steven: Justin asked me to be his best man.

Kayla: And you got in another fight about bonnie?

Steve: No. I said I’d do it.

Kayla: You did?

Steve: Yeah. You know how much I love wearing that monkey suit.

Kayla: Well, it looks so nice on you. But still, I’m surprised you said yes.

Steve: Well, you see, justin said it was bonnie’s idea. And I thought, what the hell? If kayla can do it, so can I.

Kayla: You know what? I’m proud of you.

Steve: Thank you, sweetness.

Kayla: And I think bonnie’s gonna be very happy.

Steve: Good.

Bonnie: Look, I don’t know what you’re thinking, but i don’t have that kind of money.

Calista: You sure about that? I mean, you’re definitely not hurtin’. Looks to me like you’re living pretty high on the hog.

Bonnie: Oh, come on. None of this is mine. It all belongs to my fiancé.

Calista: Justin kiriakis. Well, honey, how do you think I tracked you down? I know all about the kiriakis family and how rich they are. So why don’t you just get that money from him?

Bonnie: No, no, I couldn’T. I wouldn’t even know how to explain it to him.

Justin: Explain what?

Tony: Ah. So how did things go with johnny? Did you manage to rope him into the herd? I’ll take that as no.

Tripp: Looks like we’re the first ones here.

Allie: Yeah. Did chanel go home to change?

Tripp: No, just to get the new guy. Are you ready for his name?

Allie: Mm-hmm.

Tripp: Giovanni.

Allie: That’s weird.

Tripp: How so?

Allie: My brother johnny, that’s what his grandpa used to call him.

Tripp: Could be a coincidence?

Allie: Maybe. But you don’t think– oh, my god, he said he met someone. What if…

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Rafe: Good morning.

Nicole: Um… is this a bad time? I mean, if you’re– if you and ava are having breakfast, I don’t want to interrupt. I’ll go.

Rafe: No, no. I’m actually having breakfast alone. If you want to join me…

Ava: Do you not have somewhere u need to be?

Gabi: Oh, no, I do. I just love saying “I told you so.” Rafe is on his way to moving on. Ava! What happened? Did you lose your appetite?

Ava: Only because the sight of you makes me sick.

Gabi: Oh, that’s funny. I have the same reaction to the sight of you. But don’t worry. We won’t be seeing nearly as much of each other once rafe decides he wants to be with nicole and… drops you in the gutter, where you belong.

Ava: [Exhales heavily] Puttana stupida! Might want to be a little more careful who you turn your back on.

Philip: Wait. While I do respect my mother’s opinion, I make my own decisions. Welcome to titan.

Jake: [Laughs]

Gabi: Now that I’ve got you in the door at titan, we can move on from phase one.

Jake: Okay. What’s phase two?

Gabi: We watch. We listen. We gather information. We learn everything that we can about the way philip does business, and then we find the perfect way to sabotage him.

[Laughs] We’ll take him down so fast and hard, he’ll never know what hit him.

Jake: Ah. Then we take over the company and the entire world, if you have your way, right?

Gabi: Exactly.

Jake: Huh. You… are a diabolical genius. You know that?

[Dramatic music]

I promise, you won’t regret it.

 

Bonnie: Ah, well… that went well. Ugh.

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Nicole: You know, this is the second time you’ve cooked for me this week.

Rafe: Hmm. Well, actually, I don’t think boiling water for boxed mac and cheese with holly helping actually counts as cooking.

Nicole: [Laughs] Yeah.

Rafe: Yeah. Yep. Yeah. Mm. Oh. I don’t think this actually counts as cooking, either.

Nicole: Oh, stop it. Stop it; you have been so good to me, and if you’re not careful, you just might spoil me.

Rafe: So you’re gonna try them?

Nicole: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Here we go. Yes.

[Strained] Mmm. These are–oh. These are interesting, huh?

Rafe: I warned you.

Nicole: No! Really, they’re great. They really–they’re great, and especially since I just popped in out of the blue. I mean, I didn’t pop in, but…

[Sighs]

Rafe: What do you mean?

Nicole: Well, gabi told me to stop by. She said that I’ve been on your mind and that you’d wanna see me.

Rafe: Really?

Ava: “I am sorry for blowing up the way I did about you and nicole. You’re just friends. I need to understand that.” Oh, the hell you are, ’cause if you had it your way, you’d be with her right now. But then, of course, you’d have to be man enough to admit what you really want. Delete. “The only thing I’m sorry about is that I was clueless enough to expect a man to understand anything about women.”

Steve: Who are you texting, ava?

[Disquieting music]

I’ve got moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Brady: There’s nothing wrong with a little healthy competition.

Chloe: Unless you’re doing it just to mess with philip.

Brady: Chloe, I don’t know. I don’t get it. If you think for one second that I’m gonna tiptoe around philip’s infantile feelings when it comes to making a business deal, that’s not gonna happen. And I think I need to remind you that philip is not your boss. I am.

Chloe: So are you ordering me to go to new york with you, boss?

Jake: Look, I admire your ability to separate the personal from the professional.

Philip: My priority is the future of this company. I can’t let my mother’s doubts or, frankly, her hatred of you color a decision as important as this.

Jake: Okay, well, with all due respect, as someone who works for the competition, I don’t think kate has titan’s best interests at heart.

Philip: And you do?

Jake: You will find me to be very loyal.

Philip: I’m counting on that. Your knowledge of dimera, your ceo experience, will make you an invaluable asset.

Gabi: I couldn’t agree more. Looks like we’ve got a new hire.

Philip: Could you catch him up on what’s going on with gabi chic?

Gabi: Absolutely.

Philip: Great.

Gabi: Where are you going?

Philip: I gotta be somewhere.

Gabi: When will you be back?

Philip: A few hours.

Gabi: Well, I guess it’s just the two of us.

Jake: Hmm.

Nicole: I ran into gabi outside the brady pub, and I shared with her how bad I feel about how much I’ve leaned on you, and I went on about how you’ve comforted me, and gabi said she knows firsthand that you wanted me to lean on you.

Rafe: That is true. I told you that. Well, um… I am happy to be here for you through all of this.

Nicole: Yeah, I know. You’ve told me that. But I’m just worried that gabi was being polite.

Rafe: [Scoffs] Gabi is a lot of things, but polite is not one of them. But just so we’re clear…

Nicole: Clear about what?

Rafe: I wanna be here for you, and like I said, I wanna help you through all of this because that’s what friends are for. But gabi is just making trouble.

Nicole: Trouble for who?

Rafe: Ava. She has been amusing herself by trying to convince ava that I don’t wanna be with her anymore because I wanna be with you.

Ava: Oh, steven. Didn’t see you there. I was just texting rafe.

Steve: Well, it’s none of my business, but you might wanna think twice before you send it.

Ava: You’re right.

[Phone beeps] Deleted.

Steve: So… how are things going with you two?

Ava: Oh, they’re great, just really, really great, especially since we had a big fight this morning, but now, you get to gloat because you warned rafe that dating me would be the biggest mistake of his life.

Steve: I was out of line to say that. And… I owe you an apology.

Bonnie: Ah. Maybe we should’ve waited till after brunch to tell victor about the wedding.

Justin: Egg?

Bonnie: Mm-mm, caper.

Justin: [Laughs]

Bonnie: I suppose I should apologize to old vic for throwing the lox, though honestly, I didn’t think it would actually hit him.

Justin: Why? He started it. Why apologize?

Bonnie: Right. That’s right, he did. He did, when he dumped my countrified steak and eggs in my lap.

Justin: Right?

Bonnie: Oh, look. Oh. Mmm, mmm, mmm! So good! Remind me to thank cook for making it just like my mama did.

Justin: You’re not angry?

Bonnie: Honey, I’m hungry, but angry? We both know how victor feels about me. Is it–[Laughs] Is it a surprise he threw in a side of bacon with his opinion?

Justin: You deserve better.

Bonnie: You know, maybe you do. Seriously, look at me. It’s what most of your family and friends think, isn’t it? Seeing victor so upset, so disgusted, I think that right about now, you’re wondering if really there should be a wedding at all. Pool floaties are like whooping cough.

Gabi: All right, now you’ve had the grand tour, what do you think?

Jake: I think that this… this is right where I belong. Ah, yeah. Hmm?

Gabi: Jake, do you mean titan, or that ceo chair?

Jake: Oh, I like the view from behind this desk.

Gabi: Really? Well, get your ass out of that chair–my chair–because we have things to do.

Jake: Hmm. What do you have in mind?

[Sly music]

 

Gabi: We need to turn this place upside down if we’re gonna find something that’s gonna help us convince victor to get his son out of this company.

Justin: Our wedding is about you and me, no one else, so it is definitely on for tomorrow. I don’t care if the old goat comes or not. If he doesn’t, at least our wedding cake will be safe.

[Both laugh]

Bonnie: [Inhales sharply] Sometimes I seriously have to pinch myself. This is… this is real, and you’re real.

Justin: As real as that cream cheese on your neck right there.

Bonnie: Right there? Ooh.

Justin: I’ll get it.

Bonnie: Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. Mm.

Justin: That’s tasty.

Bonnie: Mmm, salty.

[Laughs]

Justin: Maybe we should… take this upstairs.

Bonnie: [Gasps] Are you kidding me? Honey, there’s 24 hours to our wedding! I gotta lock in my matron of honor… if you’re still okay with kayla standing up for me. I mean, I did ask her already and everything.

Justin: No, I’m very okay. I’m very okay. In fact, as you know, sonny will be my best man. I’m just waiting to hear from– er, get a text from him about when he arrives tomorrow.

Bonnie: Okay.

Justin: Oh, wait a minute. I just missed a phone call from him. Better call him back. Sonny, sorry I missed your call. So what time do you arrive tomorrow? Oh, no.

Ava: You owe me an apology? Now that’s a new one.

Steve: I’ve started to realize that I tend to hold on to my opinion of other people even when what’s right in front of me tells me that that opinion might not hold water anymore.

Ava: What are you talking about?

Steve: You. Bonnie lockhart.

Ava: I don’t understand.

Steve: When justin started dating bonnie, I warned him that she would make his life hell, just like I warned rafe against you. Justin said she’d changed. She said the same thing. I didn’t believe it, and I was wrong. Bonnie’s good for justin. Oh, they’re happy. Hell, they’re engaged.

Ava: Hmm.

Steve: So I couldn’t see who bonnie had become because I couldn’t see past the grudge I had against her.

Ava: So what changed?

Steve: A very wise woman told me that you have to let go of the hurt and anger to find compassion. It’s the only way to move forward. So it’s time I did that. It’s time I realized that bonnie really is trying to change. Least I can do is give her the benefit of the doubt. And you deserve that too.

Nicole: [Gasps] I–that’s ridiculous. You and I are just friends, right? I mean, that’s it.

Rafe: Right? Yeah, yes, and that’s what I– I’ve been telling ava that over and over, but you know, gabi’s getting her because gab is a master button-pusher, and she’s been pushing ava’s buttons, and so… we had a fight.

Nicole: About you and me.

Rafe: Yeah.

Nicole: [Sighs] Rafe, I’m so sorry.

Rafe: No, no, no, no, no. Nicole, you don’t have to be sorry. There’s nothing for you to be sorry for. It’s just… you know, if something that small set ava off, and she doesn’t trust me anyway, I… you know, in the beginning, i thought that–I thought we were a great match, you know, and that things were really gonna work out, but… I don’t know. Maybe we’re just too different to make things work.

Certain hpv-related cancers?

Brady: No, of course I’m not gonna order you to go to new york. I would never make you do anything you’re uncomfortable with. However, that being said, i could really use your help in new york, especially since nicole can’t go.

Chloe: And, trust me, i wanna do the work that you and nicole are paying me to do.

Brady: Okay, well, today, that work is in new york.

Chloe: Okay, I know that now.

Brady: Yeah. And while you’re doing the work that we are paying you to do, as you put it, you get to see your family, see parker and your parents, and I think that would do you some good, right? Besides, chloe, if you and philip are as solid as you say you are, why would he have a problem with this?

Philip: Why would I have a problem with what?

[Dramatic music]

 

Jake: Whoa!

Gabi: What? What did you find?

Jake: Guy collects baseball cards. Sammy sosa rookie, o’brien…

Gabi: [Spluttering] Stop! Baseball cards are not gonna bring philip down.

Jake: All right, you’re right, you’re right. It feels good, though, to be back on track, I gotta say. My hiring almost didn’t happen, okay? Kate warned phil that you and i might screw him over.

Gabi: It’s a good thing that philip doesn’t listen to mommy dearest. You know, there is nothing here!

Jake: Yeah, not everything is as easy as pushing ava vitali’s buttons.

Gabi: I don’t know what you’re talking about.

Jake: Mm. She was ready to combust this morning, and you put a match to her.

Gabi: She doesn’t belong with my brother, so what, I’ve been trying to get into her head so she gets out of my brother’s life. Who cares?

Jake: You really think that’s a good idea?

Gabi: It was so easy. I just–I plant this tiny seed in her mind that my brother’s more interested in nicole, and ava runs with it. I mean, I expected her to, but i didn’t think that she’d be busting his chops so soon.

Jake: Even though nothing’s going on between rafe and nicole?

Gabi: Not yet. But I might have seen nicole earlier, and I might have suggested that she take her “woe is me” sob story and rest her sad little head on rafe’s big, supportive shoulder.

[Laughs] Pretty sure she’s there now.

Nicole: So ava accused me of having feelings for you, and, you know, I tried to explain to her that you’re just going through a rough patch, and I was doing things that any friend would do, but ava’s got it through her head that I secretly want you, and I couldn’t convince her otherwise. I mean, how crazy is that?

Nicole: It’s not so crazy.

Rafe: What?

Nicole: Maybe ava’s right.

Ava: It means a lot that you would have an open mind about me.

Steve: Well, you keep telling me you wanna be a better person for our son. I respect that, and I know how much it means to tripp.

Ava: I mean, there is nothing that I want more than to make tripp proud of me.

Steve: Well, looks like you’re on your way. But I can’t expect you to up your game unless I do the same, so I wanna say, if you and rafe are happy, I hope it all works out.

Ava: Thanks, but I’m not so sure that it’s going to. I’m not so sure that he still wants to be with me. We women are in the know about everything.

Bonnie: [Scoffs] We’re talking steve and kayla here. You can’t have one without the other. I mean, they go together like gin and tonic.

Justin: Bonnie, the real reason?

Bonnie: [Sighs] Okay. All right. When I pitched being my matron of honor to kayla, I said to her that having a classy woman like her would tell the whole world that marrying me might be a good thing, you know? If kayla johnson was in our corner, then obviously, you and me were meant to be. You know? And then having steve there– well, a legit supercouple? I mean, b-oom! Proverbial icing on the big old wedding cake, eh? Right? I mean, right?

Justin: [Chuckles]

Bonnie: What?

Justin: I don’t know how exactly, but you convinced me.

Bonnie: [Gasps]

Justin: And that it obviously means a lot to you, so, in the interest of making my bride-to-be happy, I will ask steve to be my best man.

Bonnie: Yes, yes, yes, yes! Oh, thank you! Thank you, justin. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Justin: I don’t know how in the hell I’m going to convince him to say yes, but I will– I’ll think of something.

Bonnie: Oh!

[Laughs]

Ava: I started the whole thing. No, I was upset because of how close he is with nicole.

Steve: You know they’ve been friends for years, right?

Ava: Yes, I know that… up here. In here… all I see is that she is the one that he wants to be with. She’s the one who laughs with him so easily. Whenever I can’t find him, guess where he is. With her. And it stings in my heart every single time, and I certainly don’t have to tell you how crazy and jealous i can get.

Jake: Gabi… if I were you, I would leave ava vitali alone.

Gabi: What, because she’s some sort of mafia princess? Think that scares me?

Jake: No, I don’t, but maybe it should. Maybe you should be a little more respectful of her past.

Gabi: Did you cross paths with her when you were working for her crime family?

Jake: No, I didn’T. I was too low on the food chain to be on her radar. But I’m telling you, I heard stories. She’s ruthless, brutal, even, so do me a favor. Do yourself a favor. Steer clear of her.

Gabi: No, never mind me. What about rafe? If she was so brutal and ruthless, she better stay the hell away from my brother.

Steve: I’ve known you a long time, ava, so maybe you’ll take a bit of advice. Try trusting rafe.

Ava: Hmm, trust. Now, there is something I am not very good at.

Steve: But you can learn. Because if you let your insecurity make you paranoid, that always leads to obsession, and I’d like to think those bad old days are behind you. So if rafe says he wants to be with you, take him at his word.

[Gentle music]

 

Rafe: What do you think that ava’s right about?

Nicole: Well, she’s not right about you and me. I mean, you secretly wanting me–that’s ridiculous. But she is right about spending time together, about me leaning on you too much.

Rafe: Well, that’s not her call.

Nicole: Can you just hear me out?

Rafe: Okay.

Nicole: I know ava, and i know how insecure she can be, especially with men. I mean, she asked you in front of me if you had feelings for me, and you said no, and she still couldn’t accept it.

Rafe: Well, she’s gonna have to accept it. I mean, she’s gonna have to accept that you and I are friends. I’m not gonna stop hanging out with you just because she feels threatened.

Nicole: Well, why not? If you care about her, why would you want her to feel that way?

Rafe: Well, I don’t want her to feel that way, but I also– I don’t like that she’s so possessive, and… you know, I don’t want to spend less time with you, or anyone else, for that matter, just because she feels jealous or insecure.

Nicole: Okay. I understand.

Rafe: Okay.

Nicole: But when I suggested that ava move in here with you–

Rafe: You mean when you strongarmed me.

Nicole: Yes, when i strongarmed you. I just–I thought that you could be good for her, and you have been, and you wanna know what else I see? That she’s been good for you. And I do not wanna get in the way of that. I really don’T.

Rafe: Okay, look, you just ended your marriage.

Nicole: And you and ava just started something. And it’s like I just said to you, this is working for you and for her, and I just think that– I just think that you both should see where it could go.

Chloe: Hey, what are you doing here?

Philip: I thought I’d take another crack at the whole gabi chic-basic black collaboration idea.

Brady: I’m pretty sure we closed the door on that.

Philip: You did. You slammed it shut. But then I told myself, “poor brady wouldn’t know a great idea if it bit him in the ass.”

Brady: [Chuckles]

Philip: So I’m trying again, with details. General business model, comps, projections, revenue streams.

Brady: Whoa. Well, you’re serious. And here I thought this might just be an excuse for you to check on chloe.

Philip: Why would I need to do that?

Brady: Ah. Well, hey, man, this is great. This is great, and chloe and I– we will take a look at this on the jet.

Philip: What?

Brady: Yeah, listen, I’m gonna make some last-minute arrangements, and you two talk.

Philip: What’s going on?

Chloe: [Sighs] Brady wants me to go to new york with him. Truthfully, it’s frustrating to see how fast dust reappears.

Philip: Why can’t nicole go to new york with brady?

Chloe: Nicole’s still really upset about eric, and she wanted to take the rest of the week off.

Philip: So brady can go solo.

Chloe: He insists that he needs me there.

Philip: I bet he does.

Chloe: He also did say I’d have a chance to see parker and my parents.

Philip: I can take you to see parker and your parents. We’ll go to new york next weekend or anytime you want.

Chloe: You trust me, don’t you?

Philip: Of course. It’s brady I don’t trust. The man knows you’re with me, and he keeps angling to get between us.

Chloe: In case you’ve forgotten, I’m with you, and nothing changes that.

Philip: Right. Right, I know. And I don’t like telling you not to do this. I mean, it’s your job. It’s your decision. It’s just picturing you on the dimera jet with him, staying in a hotel–

Chloe: Philip, stop. Stop, please, and listen. You are more important than business, so if you don’t want me to go with brady, then i won’T.

Bonnie: I have seen you in court, counselor, and you could talk a gate off its hinges. I have every confidence that you can get steve to go along.

Justin: Okay, then, I’ll text him. I better change these clothes, too, before I meet him.

Bonnie: Maybe. I oughta get to work too. I gotta decide whether I want, ah, man, rice or birdseed, confetti, nothing, oh, what about the menu? Do–hey. My groom have any suggestions?

Justin: About the menu?

Bonnie: Mm-hmm.

Justin: Um… definitely don’t make it brunch.

Bonnie: [Laughs] Good idea. Mm.

Justin: Bye.

Bonnie: Justin, wait.

Justin: Yeah.

Bonnie: I just wanna tell you I love you with my whole heart, and I can’t wait for tomorrow. I cannot wait to be your wife. It’s gonna be the happiest day of my life.

Justin: I can’t wait either. I love you very much.

[Tender music]

 

Bonnie: [Laughs breathlessly]

Ava: After I made a scene and slammed out of the house, I… I left rafe without breakfast, so, if you will excuse me, I am going to bring him his favorite muffin and an apology, a real apology.

Steve: Sounds like a good plan.

Ava: You know, steve, in the past, probably would’ve just told me to go to hell, but you spent a lot of time with me and gave me some really good advice. Thank you.

Steve: It’s okay. Just remember, nicole is your friend.

Ava: She’s my best friend, and I trust her, and I trust rafe too.

Steve: There you go. See you later.

Rafe: I’m sorry, but no. No, that doesn’t work for me. I’m not gonna start seeing a lot less of you, or whatever it is that you are suggesting.

Nicole: Rafe–

Rafe: No, that doesn’t work, nicole, okay? Just because I’m going out with ava, that doesn’t mean that i can’t see you.

Nicole: That’s not what I’m saying.

Rafe: No, like it wasn’t bad enough that I wasn’t there for you when you got the phone call that night from eric? I mean, none of this would’ve happened–

Nicole: No, stop, stop, stop, stop, and… [Sighs] What happened that night was not your fault. I made a choice, and I’M… I am making a choice now. I will miss you like crazy, but I can’t see you for a while. It’S… it’s best this way. Okay, we’re not gonna ask for

Jake: Ah, I give up. Nothing of interest in this office.

Gabi: Are you sure about that?

Jake: [Laughs] I might have misspoken.

Gabi: I think we may need to christen this desk before we go.

Jake: Oh, wouldn’t you think philip might mind?

Gabi: I don’t care. This is gonna be my office very soon.

Jake: Oh, don’t you mean my office?

Gabi: Well, maybe we can share.

[Sultry music]

 

Philip: No, I’m not gonna stop you from doing your job. So go to new york. I hope it’s a worthwhile trip.

Chloe: You sure?

Philip: I’m totally sure. A visit with parker will do you good.

Chloe: Thank you so much for being so understanding.

Philip: Just hurry back.

Chloe: Oh, I will.

Brady: Um, we’re all set to go. We can leave this afternoon, assuming it’s okay with philip.

Philip: Why wouldn’t it be? You’re very lucky to have chloe– working for you, that is, at least for now.

Brady: I agree, I am.

Chloe: Okay, I’m gonna call parker and tell him I’m gonna see him soon.

Philip: You do anything inappropriate with my girlfriend, in new york or anywhere else, I will kill you.

[Dramatic music]

 

Rafe: No. No, nicole, you don’t just get to do this. You can’t just unilaterally decide what’s best for me and then sideline our friendship.

Nicole: No, rafe, that’s not what I’m doing. I am just… giving us a time-out.

Rafe: You’re in a bad place, nicole.

Nicole: That I brought on myself. But I am going to get through it with the support of my friends and family.

[Sighs] My other friends. No, I have chloe, and– and even ava. She’s been pretty solid in the friend department. Please, try to understand. Please, rafe.

Rafe: [Sighs] Okay, then. Okay.

Nicole: Thank you. And would you mind if I… hung on to duke for a little while longer?

Rafe: Somebody’s gotta watch out for you.

Nicole: Yeah.

Rafe: Are you gonna finish your breakfast?

Nicole: Well, like you said, it does need a little more hot sauce.

Rafe: Yeah. Okay, well, guess this is it.

Nicole: For now.

Rafe: Yeah. So…

[Dramatic music]

 

Steve: Hey.

Justin: Hey.

Steve: I got your text. What’s up?

Justin: I have a favor to ask.

Steve: Name it.

Justin: I think you better brace yourself.

Bonnie: Bonnie lockhart kiriakis. Hmm. Bonnie lockhart-kiriakis. Ooh, no, bonnie…

[Gasps] Kiriakis. Yeah, baby, that’s the one. Has A… ring to it.

[Pensive music]

Man, adrienne. Girl, I did you wrong every way possible, and I’m gonna spend my life making up for that. The best way I can do that is to do my damnedest to make sure I make justin just as happy as you did.

[Thump] Oh, my god. I can’t believe it. You’re alive.

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Jake: Mmm.

[Chuckles] Isn’t it a little too early to be working?

Gabi: Not for philip. He’s already typing an email. I mean, of course I can see it, because I installed that keystroke software into his computer. Oh, my god, jake, he’s writing an email rig now to titan’s general counsel with the subject in all caps… “confidential.”

Jake: What does it say?

Gabi: “Dear kent, I need your advice on an extremely sensitive matter. It’s imperative that what I’m about to share remains strictly between us. The issue at hand is–”

Jake: Come on, dude! Suspense is killin’ me.

Gabi: He just stopped typing! Come on, philip, what is the issue at hand?

Kate: Okay, we need to talk.

Philip: I told my assistant I wasn’t to be disturbed.

Kate: Yes, well, I assume that doesn’t apply to your mother…who’s here to stop you from making a terrible mistake.

Chloe: Hey.

Brady: Hey, thanks for coming in so early.

Chloe: Oh, not a problem. What’s the emergency?

Brady: It’s not really an emergency, but, uh, the dimera jet is fueled up and it’s on the tarmac, it’s waiting for us.

Chloe: Why?

Brady: Because I’m whisking you away.

Rafe: Mmm. Good morning.

Ava: Morning.

Rafe: I hope I didn’t miss breakfast.

Ava: Coffee’s hot.

Rafe: Refill?

Ava: Nope. I’m good.

Rafe: Kay. I can set the table.

Ava: Oh… you meant you want… breakfast.

Rafe: Well, if it’s not too much trouble.

Ava: Oh, no, no trouble.

Rafe: You, uh…know how to make the italian eggs?

Ava: Yeah, I do. But I decided not to. In case you have plans with nicole.

Roman: We’re not open yet.

Nicole: I, uh, I came here to talk to you. I-I’m sorry it’s taken me so long. I haven’t been in the mood to see people. Roman…

[Sighs] I feel terrible that the party you hosted for me and eric turned out to be such a disaster. I truly am sorry.

Roman: You should be.

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Rafe: Again…I am very sorry that I missed dinner the other night. I should have called you and let you know that I was stopping by nicole’S.

Ava: Yes, you should have.

Rafe: Yeah. But she’s your friend too… and she’s going through a really rough time right now, so i just–I assumed that you would be okay with it, that you wouldn’t want her to be alone.

Ava: I didn’t–which is why i offered to bring dinner over to her place, and you told me not to.

Rafe: Well, because she said that she didn’t want company.

Ava: [Huffs] Oh, so I’m company and you’re not?

Rafe: Okay, that–that is not what I meant.

Ava: Okay, then you know what? You better start explaining, because it sounds to me like you think that you’re the only person on the planet who can help nicole.

Rafe: Okay, she said that she didn’t want a lot of people around, okay? She’s depressed. I mean, the girl, she can barely get out of her own bed.

Ava: Poor baby!

Rafe: Oh, my– ava, come on. She’s hurting.

Ava: What–th-that surprises you?

Rafe: No, it doesn’t surprise me, it doesn’t surprise me at all, I mean, I-I would expect her to be depressed, considering the circumstances.

Ava: Yeah, the circumstances which sh– never mind.

Rafe: No, no, no. Go ahead. Finish what you were gonna say.

Ava: Nicole chose to cheat on her husband with xander. It is her own damn fault that her marriage is over.

Roman: Eric… came all the way back from africa to surprise you for your anniversary, only to find out, in public, that you slept with another man–a man you both hate. He was completely humiliated.

[Melancholy music]

 

Nicole: I made a terrible mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life. But I am not the only one to blame here.

Roman: Wait a minute–if you’re suggesting that eric is responsible here–

Nicole: No, I’m talking about sami. She wanted to blow up my life, so she had xander march in here and make that big announcement, and she didn’t give a damn how much she hurt her brother.

Chloe: So, you’re… whisking me away?

Brady: To new york. A new distributor called. He wants a face to face today.

Chloe: Oh! That’s great, uh, but why do I have to come along?

Brady: [Chuckling] Because you work for me–you’re part of the company. Besides, you’re gonna get to see your family–you’d get to see parker, your parents. I know you miss ’em.

Chloe: I-I do, but–

Brady: So let’s go to the kiriakis place and get your overnight bag, and we’ll get on the road.

Chloe: Brady, I’m not so sure about this.

Brady: What–I mean, you don’t wanna see your family or–

Chloe: No, of course I do, but I don’t–I don’t know if philip would approve of this, you know? You and I jetting off to new york together.

Philip: Is this about me dating chloe?

Kate: Oh, my god, no, it’s not about chloe. It’s about jake. Philip, you can’t bring him on board at titan. He’s an untrustworthy jerk who’s gonna work to undermine you and eventually stab you in the back.

Philip: I understand that you’re…cynical where jake is concerned.

[Kate sighs] But I do not fear that. His own family staged a coup to get rid of him, with you casting the deciding vote, I might add. So, no, I’m trusting that he’s still so angry that he’ll be all in with helping me and gabi crush dimera.

Kate: Oh…really? You do remember that I work for dimera, right?

Philip: We both know that you’ll be working just as hard to crush us. May the best company win.

Kate: You know, I’m really afraid that you’re becoming dangerously naive. I don’t think that you have completely thought out what it means for you to get in bed with gabi and jake.

Gabi: Why did he stop typing? Oh, come on, philip! W-what–

Jake: Maybe he got a phone call or something.

Gabi: I need to see that email. I mean, what if the issue at hand is that he’s in trouble again?

Jake: We don’t know that.

Gabi: But that’s very likely. I mean, think about it, jake. Not too long ago, philip was laundering mob money through titan to clear his gambling debts. What if… what if he’s doing that again, or maybe something worse, and scrambling to try to cover it up? What if this is exactly what we need to get him out of titan?

Jake: Okay, I hope you’re right, but you know what they say about a watched computer, right? Maybe… there’s something else we can do to pass the time.

Gabi: [Sighs] I can’t–I don’t wanna miss anything important.

Jake: Oh, come on, hey, you said this software records everything, right?

Gabi: Yes.

Jake: Okay, so how ’bout you take the computer… and you put it on the bedside table? Huh? And that way, if he starts typing again, you’ll see it.

Gabi: I–

Jake: And we won’t have to sit here staring at the damn screen all morning. How ’bout that?

Gabi: Well, that kinda works.

Jake: Yeah? Oh, but–but…no cameras, because given how you illegally hacked into philip’s computer, I’m not takin’ any chances. Huh?

Gabi: All right.

Jake: Okay.

Gabi: Take it off.

Jake: Oh, I’m gonna. There ya go. Hanger.

Gabi: Very wise.

Jake: Get over here. Before treating your chronic migraine,

Rafe: Pretty harsh way to talk about your friend.

Ava: Nicole is my friend, but it doesn’t change the fact that she broke her vows.

Rafe: Well, she didn’t deserve to have it broadcast at her anniversary party.

Ava: No, she didn’t, but cheating’s a risk, and she knew that eric might find out somehow.

Rafe: Okay. Fine. Can we just put this into context? You know, the night that this happened, nicole got a call from eric. He said that he was extending his stay africa again. She was devastated. She got drunk, she wasn’t thinking clearly, and then xander being the pig he is, took advantage of that.

Ava: Okay. So if somebody cheated on you, you’d just give ’em a pass.

Rafe: No.

Ava: So then how come she gets one?

Rafe: I’m– okay…I’m not saying that it’s okay. All I am saying is that i understand it. And the saddest part about this whole thing is that if we’d have been there for her, it would have never happened.

Ava: Oh, so now it’s our fault.

Rafe: No, of course it is not our fault, I’m just– I am just kicking myself for silencing my phone. I wish that I would have gotten nicole’s call.

Ava: Why? So you could have slept with her instead?

Rafe: [Small laugh]

Nicole: Xander didn’t just decide to tell the whole world about what happened between us. And if I know him, he didn’t do it for free.

Roman: Do you have proof that sami paid him off?

Nicole: No. But sami hounded me for weeks after she saw us walk into the salem inn together.

Roman: She was suspicious. So what?

Nicole: So–[Huffs] She was relentless. And she even told me she would do whatever it took to expose me. And–ask belle. She is convinced that sami set this whole thing up.

Roman: All right. Well, that is hard to hear. Pains to me hear that, uh…

[Sighs] Sami would hurt her brother like that.

Nicole: But not surprising to you, right? Ever since the day eric and i got married, sami has been on a mission to break us up.

Roman: You know what? Even if she was involved, you still cheated on my son. A wonderful, honorable man– the best.

Nicole: I know.

Roman: Yeah, well, if that’s true, and you know what a decent, kind, loving man your husband is, how in the hell could you hurt him like that?

Gabi: That was great, as usual. And now…

Jake: Oh, nice, glad I could distract you at least for a little bit.

Gabi: No, no, no, don’t be upset–I’m just trying to stick to the plan.

Jake: Ah, to, uh…take over the world?

Gabi: Damn right. Jake, I hate what your family did to you. Especially because you were doing such a good job. I’m gonna teach them that messing with us was the biggest mistake they could ever make. And when philip is gone, I’m gonna generate so much profit for titan–more than he could ever–when I take over.

Jake: Mmm. When we…take over.

Gabi: Right. Yes, of course, but you have to understand that the keystroke is not the only thing that’s gonna get us in, okay? You need to have a really good follow-up interview with philip, and he needs to hire you.

Jake: Right. I don’t wanna be late, so i better get in the shower.

Gabi: Kay. You know, maybe I can, uh, wash your back?

Jake: Mmm.

Gabi: And then I’m gonna give you some tips guaranteed to land you that job, okay?

Jake: Okay.

Gabi: Go, go.

Jake: Okay, I’m going. Here we go.

Gabi: Right after you.

Jake: Right after? Right before, right after…

Gabi: [Softly] Just go.

Philip: Gabi chic just had its best quarter ever. And gabi has repeatedly said that she thinks we have a terrific working relationship.

Kate: Well, of course she has.

Philip: [Scoffs] What is that supposed to mean?

Kate: What that means is that that is all part of her plan.

Philip: What plan?

Kate: [Sighs] Okay. First she lulls you into a false sense of security. She makes you feel that she’s content being your underling. And then she’s going to convince you that it would be a good idea to hire her boy toy because he would be so useful in helping you accomplish your mutual goals. And then they’re going to tell you that it’s one for all and all for one, and the whole time, they’re going to be working behind your back to bring you down.

Philip: Wow. Paranoid much?

Kate: Ohh, god, philip, you can’t underestimate gabi.

Philip: Don’t underestimate me. Look, I fully admit that when i started this job, I made some very stupid mistakes that put my family and this company at tremendous risk. So I promise you, there is no scenario where dad or I would allow titan to be run by a pair of dimeras.

> Kate: [Sighs] I know how much it means to you that your father gave you a second chance–I do. But you can’t be comfortable in that…because if he is ever convinced that there’s someone else who can do your job better than you do, he’d have you out in a heartbeat.

Philip: Trust me, I will keep my eyes on gabi and jake. But I’m the one using them, remember?

Kate: Okay. All right. So if…if it’s just information that you need about dimera, there’s better ways to get it.

Philip: From where?

Kate: From your girlfriend, chloe.

Brady: Why would philip have a problem with you taking a business trip?

Chloe: Well, as you may know, um, he’s a little bit sensitive about you and i spending time together.

Brady: I haven’t noticed. Of course I noticed–yeah. What’s he whining about now?

Chloe: Well, you remember eric and nicole’s anniversary party.

Brady: Mm. Was that that party where absolutely nothing happened whatsoever? Is that the one?

Chloe: Yeah, that’s the one. When you went after xander, i insisted on following you to make sure that things didn’t get ugly, and…

Brady: Mm-hmm.

Chloe: I left philip hanging at the pub by himself, and, you know, he just got worried about what you and I might do together alone.

Brady: Well, that would be philip’s problem…not ours. Your mission:

Philip: Pump chloe for information on dimera. I’d never use her like that. And she’d never betray nicole.

Kate: Ohh…well, then, just turn on the philip charm, and I’m sure she’ll tell you everything.

Philip: It’s not happening, mom–did I not just tell you that? Although…

Kate: Although…what?

Philip: It’s just… I did try to get chloe to jump ship…because I thought she would be an asset to titan. But she turned me down.

Kate: Okay. But did you really think she would be an asset to titan, or did you just wanna get her away from brady?

Philip: [Huffs] I lost her to brady once–I’m not gonna lose her again. And she assured me that I’m the one she wants to be with.

Kate: [Laughs] Well, jake assured me of the same thing, and look how that turned out.

Nicole: Forgive me, but I’M…I’m a little confused about your lack of understanding.

Roman: Why’s that?

Nicole: Well, I-I remember you telling me that it was wrong of eric to leave me alone for so long and that if he wasn’t careful, he could drive me into someone else’s arms.

Roman: Yeah, I did say that and, uh, eric shouldn’t have stayed away as long as he did. And I did feel that if another man came along–good man–and pursued you during that time that you were very lonely, that yeah, yeah, I could understand that you would be vulnerable. But we both know that is a far cry from what happened between you and xander.

Nicole: Of course. I’m sorry.

Roman: Yeah, well, I’m not the person you need to apologize to–you should have come clean with eric right away. If you had been honest from the very beginning, you could have spared all of us a lot of pain.

Rafe: I can’t believe you just said that.

Ava: Sorry. Just slipped out.

Rafe: Well, yeah, because you keep twisting everything that i say. When I said I’d wished I’d answered nicole’s call, it was so that she didn’t end up with xander.

Ava: If you had answered nicole’s call that night, you would have bailed on our date and very possibly would have ended up in bed with her.

Rafe: No, you know what, actually, I wouldn’t have. It never would have happened, because I am involved with you.

Ava: Never say never.

Rafe: Okay. You know, we have been over this–we have been over this so many damn times, and I have told you that I do not have feelings for nicole.

Ava: Yeah, and I didn’t believe you then either.

Rafe: Yeah? Okay. So obviously, we have a big problem.

Ava: Look… maybe it was wrong for me to suggest that you would have slept with nicole while she was still married.

Rafe: Mm-hmm.

Ava: Her marriage is over, kay? So now I think it’s important that you are just honest with me and yourself about who you really wanna be with.

Rafe: [Softly] Okay. For the umpteenth time, I do not have feelings for nicole. She is my friend.

Ava: The friend you dream about. The friend you drop everything for at a moment’s notice. The friend who always seems to be on your mind. It’s obvious you care very deeply for her.

Rafe: Mm-hmm. Yeah, I do. But that does not mean that i have the desire–

Ava: Oh, my god, stop, rafe! The hell you don’t! Will you just admit that you wanna sleep with nicole? We women are in the know about everything.

Gabi: Oh, I’m sorry. Looks like we interrupted a very personal conversation.

Rafe: It’s nothin’.

Gabi: Doesn’t sound like nothing–sounds like your girlfriend here thinks you wanna sleep with nicole. Did I get that right, ava?

Jake: So did we miss breakfast, or–

Both: Yes.

Gabi: Well, that’s a shame, because jake here has a very important business meeting, and he needs all his energy, so why don’t we sit down–

Jake: No, you know what, gabi, these’ll do, all right? And, uh, let’s go! I don’t like that kind.

Gabi: My apologies again for interrupting your chat, but i did try to warn you.

Rafe: So what exactly did she warn you about?

Ava: Your feelings for nicole.

Nicole: I tried to come clean with eric. I…I even wrote him an email confessing everything I did. But I just…I couldn’t bring myself to send it to him.

Roman: Damn it. God, I wish you had, nicole. If you had, you could have taken care of this in private. Eric wouldn’t have been humiliated in front of everybody he knows.

Nicole: The regret I feel over hurting him–it is killing me. And I hate myself for what i did, but there’s nothing I can do to change it.

Roman: No, there isn’T.

Nicole: Roman, before eric left, we did talk. And we had it out, and he acknowledged, just as you have, that it was wrong of him to put our life on hold.

Roman: So you do blame him.

Nicole: No, no! Never! I would never… but as far as our marriage falling apart… eric and I realized that it was inevitable. As much as we love each other, we’re just different people. People who… people who are better off apart.

[Sniffles]

Roman: You know what, nicole? That is a nice, nice little story. But you don’t get to put a nice little ribbon on this.

Nicole: I just wanted you to know that… we’ve parted peacefully.

Roman: Yeah, well, like i say, he’s a good man, very kind, very forgiving. But make no mistake–and I know this from first-hand experience– he will live with that pain, the pain you caused, because, uh…you need to know this, nicole. He never loved anyone… never loved anyone the way he loved you. So no matter what those parting words were that he said, truth is, he’ll never be the same. And there will be many, many moments in the coming years where he will think of you and that pain will still be there. That hurt will still be there. And he’ll say to himself, “damn. Maybe I just wasn’t good enough for her.”

Nicole: Once again, you’re right. I’m a terrible, terrible person. And I destroyed eric and i destroyed our marriage, and i deserve to live in misery for the rest of my life.

Philip: I’m sorry you were hurt…but you have to stop comparing my relationship with chloe with what happened between you and jake.

Kate: You’re my son. I’m never going to stop trying to protect you.

Philip: But I don’t need protection from chloe.

Kate: [Scoffs] She has hurt you so many times, and I am not gonna let that happen again.

Philip: Ah, here we go.

Kate: Really, what do you think–do you think that her feelings for brady are just going to magically disappear? They work with each other every single day.

Philip: But she comes home to me at night. And it’s great! We talk, we laugh. I can feel our connection getting deeper every day. It’s only a matter of time before she is really truly mine.

Kate: Okay. Whatever you say. Just don’t forget what I said about jake. If you hire him, you’ll regret it. I love you, philip.

Philip: I love you, too.

Kate: But I’m just looking out for you–you know that, right?

Philip: Yeah…I do.

Kate: Hm.

Chloe: Philip and I are in a relationship, and I need to take his feelings into account.

Brady: His pathetic, infantile feelings.

Chloe: Is it really pathetic and infantile to expect some respect and courtesy from the person you’re dating?

Brady: [Sighs] Since when is it discourteous and disrespectful to go on a business trip with your boss?

Chloe: Um, how about I go with nicole? She knows the client, right?

Brady: Chloe, she knows the client, but she doesn’t deal with him directly, and he’s expecting to see me.

Chloe: Okay, well, here’s another idea. You go with nicole.

Brady: Okay. Why are you fighting me on this? I thought you’d jump at the chance to see your family, i really did.

Chloe: Um, I guess I’m just kinda confused–at first you say it’s about business, but then you’re saying I can see my family, so…what difference does it make who goes if we make the meeting, unless…

Brady: Unless… unless what? Finish the sentence, please.

Chloe: Unless the reason you want me to go with you is because you want to spend some time with me…alone. Is that it? People everywhere living with type 2 diabetes

Brady: Why would I need to be alone with you? I’m alone with you all the time here at the office.

Chloe: Yeah, but this is work, and we’re surrounded by staff. An overnight trip to new york is kind of a different thing.

[Sighs]

[Phone rings]

Brady: Hey.

Nicole: Hey, brady, listen, I’m not gonna come into the office today. I-I’m really sorry.

Brady: Uh, no, that’s okay. That’s okay, nic, um…chloe and I got you covered.

Nicole: Thank you.

Brady: Sure. I-is…is there anything we can do to help?

Nicole: That’s really sweet of you, brady, but, um, i just…I really need some space right now, and actually, I think I’m gonna take the rest of the week off.

Brady: No, of course. And, uh, hey, I’m here if you need me. You know that, right?

Nicole: I do, brady. Thank you. Bye.

Gabi: Nicole. You okay?

Nicole: Um… no. And I’m not sure I ever will be.

Gabi: I’m sorry–I heard about what happened at your anniversary party.

Nicole: I’m the one who should be sorry. Because roman made it very clear that I am… the one who brought this hell on to myself and eric.

Gabi: I like roman, he’s family, but he can be a little judgey.

Nicole: But still, he thinks I’m a monster. And I’m sure the rest of this town does too.

Gabi: No, not everyone. Definitely not rafe.

Rafe: Since when do you listen to anything that gabi has to say?

Ava: Normally, I don’T. God knows she’s been nothing but hostile to me ever since I moved in here. But the other day, when she kept insisting that you had feelings for nicole, I kept saying what you keep saying… which is that you are just friends.

Rafe: Which is the truth.

Ava: Is it? Because your sister, who knows you better than anyone, seems to think that the only reason that you and nicole have not been romantic with each other is because she was married.

Rafe: [Small laugh]

Ava: She’s single now. So gabi thinks that maybe… maybe the two of you might decide to take it to the next level.

Rafe: That’s just gabi being gabi. And she’s playing mind games with you. I…can’t believe you fell for it.

Ava: So…hmph. Now I’m clueless and gullible.

[Door opens]

Jake: I can wait outside if you’re busy–your assistant told me to come in.

Philip: No, no, come in. Have a seat. I need to make a decision today about hiring you, so I thought we’d have a follow-up conversation.

Jake: All right, well, my sense is that the first round went pretty well, but I’m happy to clear up any questions or concerns you might have.

Philip: Only one. My mother was just here trying very hard to persuade me not to hire you.

Jake: Ah. For…very personal reasons, obviously.

Philip: Yes, but she has a valid point. She suggested that you were a trojan horse. In “the odyssey,” greek soldiers?

Jake: Yeah, I know what a trojan horse is.

Philip: Yeah, my mother thinks that gabi wants to get you in the door so that you two can team up and take me down. Is she right about that? Alice loves the scent of gain so much,

she wished there was a way to

make it last longer.

Jake: All due respect for your mom, I think she’s reaching. I hurt her, and now she’s trying to hurt me back as much as she can.

Philip: I agree that her perspective is clouded by your breakup. However, she is a very savvy businesswoman, so I can’t just dismiss her theory.

Jake: Fair enough. But I think there’s another reason kate doesn’t want me working here.

Philip: What is that?

Jake: Everything I know about the corporate world kate taught me. Turns out, I’m a much better student than she was anticipating.

Philip: Good enough to run dimera.

Jake: Yeah. They kicked me out, and now… I’m gonna destroy them. And I brought the skills, I got the knowledge and more motivation than you can possibly imagine. That is why kate doesn’t want m working here, and that is exactly why you should hire me.

Chloe: So nicole will be out for the rest of the week?

Brady: Yeah. I told her we’d cover for her. Feel bad for her. She’s really hurting.

Chloe: Maybe I should go find her.

Brady: No, wait, she said she wanted some space, and we should respect that. Course, that also means there’s no way she’s gonna be able to make that trip to new york.

Chloe: So now what?

Brady: I think you know what. There’s really no choice. You and I are gonna have to go together.

Nicole: Rafe is a wonderful friend, and he seems to always find a way to be there for me when I need him.

Gabi: I know what you mean.

Nicole: You know, the other night when he came over, I… I was a mess. And he was so understanding and supportive.

Gabi: Nicole, you know he hates seeing you in pain.

Nicole: Yeah. You know, after we talked, I-i told him he should go and he doesn’t need me blubbering all over him, but he stayed and he made me his macaroni and cheese.

Gabi: Oh, his signature dish.

Nicole: Yeah. He was very kind to stay and share his famous dish with me. But, um, you know, he could have been home, enjoying a wonderful meal that ava makes him. And I felt really guilty.

Gabi: Trust me, nicole, if my brother stayed with you, it’s because he wanted to.

Nicole: Well, like I said, he’s a wonderful friend, but he has his own life, and I’m not gonna get in the way of that.

Gabi: No, please. My brother lives to take care of the people he cares about. You know, I just left him right now at home, and I bet you are still on his mind. Actually, I feel like he–he would be really grateful if you went over there and leaned on him right now.

Nicole: Oh, I-I-I don’t know.

Gabi: Of course, yeah, you know what, it would save him a trip of coming to find you.

Nicole: O-okay, I mean, if you really think so.

Gabi: Of course I think so. Girl, get moving, yeah!

[Both chuckle]

Nicole: Thanks. Thanks, gabi.

Gabi: Yeah! Sure.

Rafe: I never said you were gullible. I just said you shouldn’t listen to a word that my sister says. She doesn’t like you, so she’s messing with you, ava.

Ava: Okay. I don’t like her either. She’s been trying everything she can to get me outta here since i moved in here. But maybe she’s speaking the truth.

Rafe: Ava.

Ava: Rafe, I have been watching… you and nicole for months. And it has been there the entire time… in the looks that you two share, in the moments that I have walked in on you. The other day when I showed up at nicole’s place, I was standing there in the doorway. I was watching you hold her in your arms, and you didn’t know that I was there.

Rafe: I was comforting her!

Ava: I am not questioning your character, rafe. You are the most honorable man that I have ever known. But because of that, you feel like you need to be obligated to stay with me.

Rafe: That is not true–

Ava: No, and it’s–

Rafe: For the last time, it is not true.

Ava: Okay. You can continue to say that, rafe, you can continue to deny it–you can tell me that I’m crazy and that gabi’s just yanking my chain, okay? But it’s not doing either of us any favors for you to continue to deny how you feel about nicole! Excuse me.

Rafe: Wh– I’ve lost count of how many asthma attacks I’ve had.

Philip: I like your confidence, jake. But in my position, I can’t be too careful. I worked very hard to regain my father’s trust. So I can’t hire someone who plans to undermine me.

Jake: Hmm. What does your gut tell ya?

Philip: I was inclined to… give you a shot. But then my mom stopped by, so…

Jake: And raked me over the coals. I get it. Look, man, I appreciate your consideration, I really do, but if you are gonna put my stock in your mother’s opinions than your own instincts, we got nothin’ further to talk about. Thank you very much for your time.

[Uneasy music]

Brady: So I will tell the pilot that we’re on our way.

Chloe: Oh, hang on, uh, you didn’t answer my question. Why do you really wanna take this trip with me?

Gabi: I guess breakfast at home wasn’t very satisfying.

Ava: Go away.

Gabi: I get the funny feeling that’s exactly what my brother wants you to do, now that nicole’s oh so available.

[Knock on door]

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Xander: [Sighs]

Gwen: Do you always get this dressed up to answer the door?

Xander: I was just about to have a shower. What can I do for you?

Gwen: I came– I came to say I’m sorry.

Olivia: Oh, it is so good to finally meet you, eli, and to see your precious babies in person.

Eli: This is for you.

Olivia: Good manners and handsome. You got the total package here, lani.

Lani: Aunt paulina said the same thing when she first met him, although she used more colorful terms.

Olivia: Oh, what did she say?

Eli: We won’t get into that.

Olivia: Oh, tell me what my daughter called you.

Lani: Tell her.

Eli: She said something like I look like a tall glass of chocolate milk.

Olivia: She can’t help herself. Paulina has never met a line she wouldn’t cross.

Abe: Alice and tom’s plaque.

Paulina: Back in its rightful place. Julie was just here checking it out.

Abe: Oh, so how’d that go?

Paulina: Pretty well, actually. It seems fitting that this is the place where we buried the hatchet. We agreed to start over with a clean slate.

Abe: Lani tells me that you and she did the same.

Paulina: Oh, I’m so grateful for that. So, abraham, what about us?

Tripp: Allie, there’s something I want to tell you.

Allie: What?

Tripp: I– I love you. Allie?

Allie: I, um– I don’t know what to say.

Johnny: So you think I’m cute?

Chanel: That answer your question?

Johnny: I did not see that one coming, but I’m glad that it did.

Chanel: Me too. Although now I feel like everybody’s looking at us.

Johnny: Yeah. Maybe we should go someplace a little more private?

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Tripp: I didn’t mean to put you on the spot. You don’t have to say it back, just because I did.

Allie: Tripp–

Tripp: No really. It’s okay. It felt right, in the moment, but if you don’t feel the same way–

Allie: I care about you a lot. I just– I don’t know if I’m ready to say those words yet. I’m sorry.

Tripp: You have nothing to be sorry about okay. I don’t want you to force anything. And you know what? We don’t have to talk about it anymore. Let’s just forget it ever happened.

Allie: No. Wait. I want you to understand why I didn’t say that.

Johnny: I’m sorry. Did I just push that too far? I just–the kiss was so great that I was hoping it wouldn’t be the last one. But if you’re not comfortable, we don’t–

Chanel: I’m not uncomfortable. I don’t get uncomfortable.

Johnny: So–

Chanel: So let’s do it.

Johnny: Yeah?

Chanel: Yeah let’s get out of here.

Johnny: Now you’re talking. Your place or mine?

Chanel: Well, I’m staying with my mom, and my grandmother’s in from out of town.

Johnny: My place it is. Can I get the check please? Right away. Thank you.

Gwen: So are you gonna put on a shirt?

Xander: Before I take a shower? That’s a bit silly, no?

Gwen: Yeah. There’s no complaints by me. Sorry.

Xander: Just what exactly are you sorry for?

Gwen: I just heard that you spent the night in jail.

Xander: It’s not my first.

Gwen: Still, that couldn’t have been pleasant.

Xander: Well, it goes with the territory, you know. I couldn’t exactly wriggle out of the charges, after I confessed to jack.

Gwen: Yeah. You didn’t have to do that, xander.

Xander: Well, I kind of did. Jack was on the brink of discovering that you lied about your miscarriage.

Gwen: Yeah. A few moments more, and i probably would have come clean.

Xander: But then you would have lost your father, after you spent your whole life without him. All I lost was one night.

Gwen: Yes, but you could still go to prison, xander. I can’t let you do that. Not for protecting me.

Xander: It’s all right, gwen.

Gwen: No, no. It’s not actually. I should–no. I should go to the police, and I should tell them the truth. My nunormal?

Xander: Gwen, you don’t have to confess. I’m not going to prison.

Gwen: How do you know that?

Xander: Ej dimera agreed to represent me.

Gwen: Ej?

Xander: I mean you do know him, right? I mean, I assume you do, given your history with the family.

Gwen: I know him by reputation, yes. I haven’t actually met him.

Xander: Well, let me tell you he is beyond capable and utterly ruthless. He already got me released on bail, and I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before he makes all the charges go away.

Gwen: Are you sure?

Xander: Well, he better, ’cause I just spent $1 million to retain him.

Paulina: I know how badly I hurt you, abe, and I’d love the chance to make it up to you, if you’ll let me.

Abe: I was encouraging lani to forgive you, and I would be a hypocrite not to try.

Paulina: Really? So you think we can start over too?

Abe: Well, I’m not saying that it would be easy, but… I would like to try.

Paulina: Oh, you don’t know how much this means to me.

Abe: You know… I tried so hard to be mad at you. Stay mad at you. But I can’t deny how I feel when I’m around you. It’ll be such a relief to– be such a relief to get past the secrets and the lies.

Paulina: It will.

Abe: You don’t look relieved.

Olivia: Those are the most gorgeous babies I’ve ever seen since–well, since you were born, lani, and of course chanel.

Eli: Well, I can imagine lani being a beautiful baby, but she’s also a wonderful mother, as well.

Olivia: Amen, and I’m so sorry I wasn’t here for the wedding or the christening.

Lani: That’s okay, big mama.

Eli: Yeah. We knew you weren’t well enough to travel.

Lani: And we’re just really happy that you’re all better.

Olivia: It’s a true blessing.

Lani: You know, big mama, you said that you came to salem to get a couple things straight with aunt paulina, but you didn’t say what they were.

Olivia: [Laughs] If you think you’re gonna tell that child you’re her mother, you got another thing coming, hear?

Lani: So what was it about?

Allie: The truth is I’ve never said “I love you” to anyone I’ve been with before, so it’s kind of a big deal.

Tripp: Of course it is.

Allie: Have you said it to someone else?

Tripp: I have. It’s always a major step. You’ve never had a serious boyfriend?

Allie: I dated a couple guys in europe, but nothing like this. I love being with you so much, but I just feel–I don’t know. Maybe I’m scared of saying something too soon, or maybe it’s from all of the trauma that I went through last year, or–I don’t know. I’m just not ready. Does that make sense? And I know that I’m way in my head right now, and I’m talking too much. Way too much, but I just don’t want to hurt you. But I have hurt you, haven’t I?

 

Olivia: Well, I’ll give it to you straight, child. When I found out paulina was seeing your father, I thought it was a very bad idea. I mean, there’s a world full of men out there, and she chooses her sister’s ex. The father of her child.

Lani: Dad and aunt paulina had a connection right away.

Olivia: Connection, fine. But the bible says thou shall not uncover the nakedness of your brother’s wife.

Lani: Big mama.

Olivia: Well, you know what I’m saying. It’s wrong.

Eli: Lani wasn’t sure at first either.

Lani: Look, yes. I was–at first, I was weirded out by it for a minute, and then I got over it. Big mama, mom and dad were never married, and they were done a long time ago.

Olivia: But there still can be feelings.

Lani: Mom doesn’t seem worried about it, so why are you?

Olivia: Well, I guess I’m just old-fashioned.

Abe: So what’s wrong, paulina?

Paulina: Uh–uh– I was just thinking.

Abe: About what?

Paulina: Well, hopefully thinking that you were thinking the same thing. That the only thing good about breaking up is getting back together.

Abe: You don’t waste any time, do you?

Paulina: Life is short, abraham.

Abe: You don’t have to tell me that.

Paulina: Well, I would invite you over to my apartment, but my mama’s there.

Abe: Lani told me that she and eli are taking the kids over to see her.

Paulina: Right, right, so what do you say we just head on over to your place?

Abe: Well, you know, that is very tempting, but I wouldn’t mind meeting the famous big mama. I’ve heard so much about her.

Paulina: Oh, I don’t know, abe.

Abe: You don’t want me to see her?

Paulina: No, no, no. Of course not. It’s just she’s a handful, and she is just so full of opinions about you, and me, and–

Abe: Tamara.

Paulina: Yes.

Abe: Well, you know, I am not afraid of big mama’s opinions. I just want her to know how much her daughter means to me. You know, we just have to be open to the whole family, if we’re gonna have a chance to make this work.

Paulina: You always know just what to say, don’t you?

Abe: Well, then shall we go see big mama?

Paulina: I can’t think of a reason why not.

Abe: Let’s do it.

Tripp: Really, allie, it’s okay.

Allie: Are you sure?

Tripp: As long as we’re together, and as long as this relationship is moving in the right direction, I’m cool.

Allie: Okay.

Tripp: And you don’t ever have to explain yourself to me.

[Beeping] Oh, that’s me. Oh, great.

Allie: Everything okay?

Tripp: It’s from kayla. I have to get back to the hospital.

Allie: But I thought you had the rest of the night off?

Tripp: I thought so, too, but, you know, that’s the life of a med student. I’d better get dressed.

Allie: [Sighs] Ugh!

Chanel: You said your family had a big house. You didn’t say it was a mansion.

Johnny: Yeah. Room’s this way.

Chanel: Do we need a map to get there?

Johnny: No, I think i remember the way.

Chanel: Can’t wait to see it.

[Door opens] Oh, wait. We can’t do this. Still fresh

Johnny: I’m so sorry. I thought you wanted this.

Chanel: No, no. I do. It’s just– do you have protection?

Johnny: Oh, yeah. Yeah sure. Just hang on. I know I’ve got something. I could have sworn–okay. I’m gonna run to the pharmacy. Just make yourself comfortable. Get relaxed. I’ll be back 20 minutes tops, okay?

Chanel: Wait. Hang on.

Johnny: No. It’s okay. Nobody’s gonna bother you up here.

Chanel: No, no. It’s just, you know, maybe it’s a good thing this happened. You know, maybe we should just hang out for a while.

Johnny: Hang out.

Chanel: Yeah. Maybe I was rushing things, and not for the right reasons.

Johnny: I get it.

Chanel: You do?

Johnny: Yeah. It’s because of that girl you were telling me about earlier, huh?

Allie: Thank you for watching henry.

Marlena: Oh, please don’t thank me. It was my pleasure. I adore being with him.

Allie: Where is he?

Marlena: Oh, he’s in the other room with john they’re playing with building blocks, they made quite an amazing structure. I’ll get him for you.

Allie: Oh, before you go, can we talk?

Marlena: Oh, of course. Sit. Okay. What’s going on?

Allie: It’s tripp.

Marlena: Is there a problem?

Allie: No. No. Actually, he’s great. He just told me he loves me.

Marlena: Oh. And it upset you?

Allie: It upset me, because I couldn’t say it back to him.

[Knocking]

Kayla: Yeah. Hey. You’re not supposed to be on shift tonight.

Tripp: If anyone asks, you called me in.

Kayla: Can I at least know why I’m being used as the excuse?

Tripp: I kind of told allie that I had to go back to the hospital.

Kayla: Why’d you do that?

Tripp: Well, things have been going really well with us, and we had a great day together, so I decided to go for it.

Kayla: Go for what?

Tripp: I told her that I loved her, and she didn’t say it back.

Kayla: Oh.

Tripp: What the hell was I thinking? I mean you never say it unless you’re sure the other person is ready, and now, I may have ruined everything.

[Laughter]

Abe: Well, hello everyone.

Lani: Dad?

Abe: Hello, eli, and hello, lani. Hello, jules. Hello, carver, and hello, mrs. Price.

Paulina: Mama, I’d like you to meet–

Olivia: No introduction necessary. Tamara showed me his picture a long time ago. I’d know you anywhere.

Abe: Mama price, it’s lovely to meet you.

Olivia: Call me olivia.

Abe: Olivia. Well, I’m very glad to have you here in salem. I’ve heard so much about you.

Olivia: I’m sure you have.

Abe: Yes. I assume you know that I have a history with your other daughter.

Olivia: History? That’s one way of putting it.

Abe: Well, tamara and i were together many years ago, and we share our lovely daughter, but I do want you to know how very much I care for paulina.

Olivia: I thought you two had broken up?

Abe: Well, we just got back together, mama.

Lani: You did?

Abe: We did.

Eli: Congratulations.

Paulina: Thanks.

Eli: That’s great, right?

Olivia: Y’all okay with this?

Lani: I mean, big mama, if they want to be together.

Olivia: Well, if you ask me, it’s a terrible mistake, and paulina knows why.

Lani: Why, auntie p?

Paulina: Well–

Abe: I assume this is about the lies that paulina told us.

Olivia: Lies?

Abe: About price town.

Olivia: Oh, that.

Abe: I can assure you that I have forgiven paulina about everything, and we’ve agreed to start fresh.

Paulina: That’s right. We’re all good, mama, so you can pipe down. Give us your blessing.

Gwen: For you to give up $1 million, just to protect me– honestly, I don’t know what to say.

Xander: But you don’t have to feel guilty, gwen. You didn’t ask me to be the fall guy.

Gwen: Yeah, but you needed that money.

Xander: Yeah. It’s not like I worked very hard for it. Anyway, in my experience, there’s always another opportunity around the corner.

Gwen: You know, I know a thing or two about you by now, xander. You really struggled to gain respect.

Xander: Money and respect aren’t the same thing.

Gwen: Oh, really? Since when?

Xander: Maybe I am growing as a person.

Gwen: I really don’t know how to thank you. No one’s ever done something so selfless for me before.

Xander: Well, I don’t think I’ve ever done anything so selfless for someone before, so maybe we’re both just exploring new territory.

Gwen: But you did all this for me?

Xander: I suppose I did.

Gwen: Thank you, xander. Thank you.

Xander: You’re very welcome. Feeling stressed in your skin?

Gwen: That is for helping with snyder’s body.

Xander: Even though it turned up where I left him?

Gwen: And that is for keeping my secret. That is for spending the night in jail. And this– this is for the $1 million.

Tripp: After everything that allie’s been through, the last thing she needed was somebody pressuring her.

Kayla: Tripp, you weren’t pressuring her. You were just being honest about your feelings.

Tripp: Yeah, but I put her in such an awkward position.

Kayla: Did she say that?

Tripp: No. She said it was fine, but I mean she got all nervous and over-explaining. I could tell she was uncomfortable.

Kayla: Well, I’m sure she didn’t want to hurt your feelings. Look, you said yourself that she’s been through a lot this year. She probably just needs time.

Tripp: What if she takes time and realizes that she’ll never love me back?

Marlena: You care for tripp.

Allie: Very much. He’s the best guy I’ve ever been with. We have fun together. We have great talks. He’s so good with henry.

Marlena: And you weren’t having any problems before he said he loved you?

Allie: I just heard those three words and froze.

Marlena: But you weren’t having any doubts before that?

Allie: Well, I did have a dream this morning that shook me a bit.

Marlena: What kind of dream?

Allie: I was in bed with tripp, but chanel was there too.

Chanel: Do you always try to analyze the girls you want to sleep with?

Johnny: Look, you wanted to talk. Now, we’re talking, and I can’t help but wonder if maybe the reason that you kissed me–maybe the reason that we are here, in my bedroom is the same reason you pulled back. You’re not over this girl.

Chanel: So you’re saying that I’m using you to get her out of my system?

Johnny: Are you? My plaque psoriasis…

Kayla: Look, when it comes to trauma recovery is rarely a straight line. But the fact that allie can have a healthy relationship and get close to you–I mean that’s a huge step. And it’s a testament to how supportive and patient you’ve been, but triggers can happen at any time, and I know that from experience.

Tripp: What if it isn’t about the trauma? What if it has nothing to do with charlie?

Kayla: Are you afraid that her feelings for you are not as strong as your feelings are for her?

Tripp: And I’m afraid that it might be because of someone else.

Johnny: Is it about the girl?

Chanel: No. And yes. Maybe I was trying to prove something to myself, but I really do like you, too.

Johnny: I’m glad to hear that.

Chanel: It’s just I need to accept that she’s with somebody else, and so I have no choice but to get over her.

Johnny: Well, if I can ever help you with that, now you know where to find me.

Chanel: Thanks.

Johnny: Yeah.

Chanel: Well, I should really go. My grandma’s in town, and I gotta catch her before she heads back to florida.

Johnny: Well, okay. Goodnight. Oh.

Eli: Okay, and last one. Lani and big mama. All right. That’s great. I’ll make sure I text everyone the pictures too.

Abe: Oh, I can’t wait to see ’em.

[Baby crying]

Lani: Well, carver is getting a little fussy here. Oh, and there goes jules.

Eli: Yeah. Well, I think we’re about five minutes away from a double meltdown.

Lani: Okay. I really want to do this, but I think we should pass on dinner and head home. They didn’t get much sleep today.

Paulina: Well, you sure you can’t just put ’em down here?

Eli: That sounds like a recipe for dinner and disaster.

Olivia: We understand. You get those angels home. It was good to meet you, eli.

Eli: It’s nice to meet you, as well, and please come back to see us soon.

Olivia: That’s a promise.

Lani: Oh, big mama, it was so good to see you.

Olivia: It’s always good to see you, baby. Your babies are a true miracle. I’m so proud of you, lani.

Lani: Thank you. I love you.

Eli: Okay. You ready?

Lani: Here we go.

Abe: Hey, sweetie.

Lani: Bye, dad.

Paulina: Aw.

Eli: All right.

Abe: Take care, all right?

Eli: Y’all have a good one.

Olivia: Oh, I miss them already.

Abe: I know how you feel.

Paulina: Abe, you want to stay for dinner?

Abe: Oh, that’s a nice invitation, you know, but I think I should let the two of you have some mother and daughter time.

Paulina: You sure?

Abe: Yeah. I mean we have all the time in the world, and mama. Mama price, it was so wonderful to meet you at last.

Olivia: I’m sure it was.

Abe: Well, see you tomorrow.

Paulina: Mm-hmm. You just try and stay away from me.

Abe: Ooh.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Get that damn frown off your face.

Allie: Chanel’s the girl that I told you about.

Marlena: Yes. Yes. Paulina’s daughter. The one who kissed you.

Allie: Yeah. And it’s not just the dream that’s making me wonder.

Marlena: Okay. What else is making you wonder?

Allie: Chanel met this guy, and she likes him, and I just felt this little stab of jealousy. And then tripp and I almost walked in on her date with him, and I just kind of panicked and made tripp leave. And I’m not exactly sure why.

Marlena: Well, maybe you didn’t want to see her with somebody else?

Allie: Maybe. But if I still have feelings for her, I want to get past them.

Marlena: Because you want to be with tripp.

Allie: Yes. And I want to be able to say that I love him back. In a perfect world, you know, chanel is in love with this new guy, and I’m in love with tripp, and I–everyone’s just happy.

Marlena: Well, sometimes things aren’t that neat and tidy, you know, because feelings are messy, and…

Allie: Yeah.

Marlena: Telling somebody that you love them–just those three words–they’re very powerful. And you shouldn’t rush into that, especially if you’re–well, if you’re confused about it. I think you should sort out your feelings before you move forward with tripp.

Allie: Yeah. You’re right. Thank you for letting me talk to you about this.

Marlena: Of course. Always, always, always. I’m always here for you, oh, darling.

Allie: I love you.

Marlena: I love you, too. Let me get that baby for you.

Allie: Okay. Thank you.

Chanel: I really gotta go.

Johnny: Do you?

Chanel: I do.

Johnny: Ah, okay. Text me.

Chanel: Or maybe I’ll stop by and surprise you some night.

Johnny: I like surprises. And next time, I will be prepared. Ohh. Ah!

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Xander: You know, I have to say, that was well worth $1 million. Oh, did somebody just make somebody laugh for the first time?

Gwen: No. No. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Shush.

Xander: You hungry?

Gwen: Not really.

Xander: Thirsty? I have champagne. We could celebrate my release from jail.

Gwen: Champers? Doesn’t that seem like bad luck, to celebrate before ej gets the charges dropped?

Xander: You’re probably right. Well, is there anything else I can get for you?

Gwen: I think you’ve done plenty.

Xander: Come on. There must be some incredibly selfless thing I can do to compel you to thank me all over again.

Gwen: Well, yeah. I think I probably owe you still, for the first one.

Xander: I’ve got an idea. How about I show you how the scots say, “you’re welcome?”

Gwen: Okay.

Kayla: When you say there’s someone else you mean allie’s friend who she had a thing for?

Tripp: Yeah.

Kayla: But you said you thought that she had put those feelings aside?

Tripp: She said I’m the only one she wants to be with.

Kayla: But you’re doubting her.

Tripp: I shouldn’T. I mean, we’ve been spending so much time together, and she’s never given me a reason to question her, but–

Kayla: But what?

Tripp: I would never say this to allie, but I can’t help wondering that what if she hasn’t really put those feelings aside completely? Maybe that’s why she couldn’t bring herself to say she loves me.

[Cell phone rings]

Allie: Hey.

Chanel: Hey, horton. I just wanted to let you know I went by the bank with my mom, and we signed all the rest of the paperwork for the bakery.

Allie: So we’re all set with sweet bits?

Chanel: Yep. All good.

Allie: That’s awesome. You must be so excited.

Chanel: Yeah. It’s been a good day. I even ran into that guy again.

Allie: Thirst trap?

Chanel: Yep. Yeah. We went for a drink at julie’s place.

Allie: I know.

Chanel: You do?

Allie: Tripp and i were there. We ran into your mom outside.

Chanel: Oh, well, why didn’t you guys come in? I could have introduced you.

Allie: We didn’t want to get in the way. Did you have fun?

Chanel: Yeah, yeah. It was cool. He’s a lot of fun.

Allie: I’m happy for you.

Chanel: Thanks. I–I gotta go head home. I want to say goodbye to big mama before she leaves. Love you.

Allie: Love you too.

[Cell phone beeps]

Eli: Your grandmother is a trip.

Lani: It’s easy to see where my aunt paulina gets it from.

Eli: Yes it is.

Lani: It was nice having the family all together today, wasn’t it?

Eli: Mm-hmm, but it seems like every time someone arrives, someone leaves.

Lani: I know my dad is really going to miss theo, but I am happy that him and paulina are back together, because I hated the thought of him being lonely.

Eli: I knew they’d work it out. I’m just surprised that you came around, but I’m glad that you did.

Lani: Yeah. Me too, and I’m so happy that we finally have all the lies and the secretes behind us.

Eli: Mm-hmm.

Paulina: Abe said he wanted to give us some alone time, but I think he was just done dealing with your nonsense.

Olivia: My nonsense?

Paulina: You were positively rude to him, mama.

Olivia: Well, I’m sorry. Unlike most people, I can’t hide my true feelings.

Paulina: Well, this isn’t about you.

Olivia: It’s about my family. I’m sorry, paulina, but you’re playing with fire.

Paulina: Well, that’s none of your concern. Now, if I want to be with abe, you can’t stop me.

Olivia: Maybe I can’t, but you’re fooling yourself, if you think you can ever tell him the truth. Because if lani finds out the truth, she’ll never forgive you, and neither will abe. You just got him back, but if he finds out the truth, he’ll kick your behind to the curb so fast.

Paulina: Yeah. I hear you, mama. I hear you.

Olivia: Do you?

Paulina: Yes, yes, and you’re right, you’re right.

Olivia: Promise me.

Paulina: There’s nothing more I’d like than to tell my beautiful daughter that I’m her mama, but I know. I know, if I told her, that she and abe, they’ll never forgive me for lying all these years. So if I want her and abe both in my life, I’ll just have to take my secret to the grave.

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Xander: You’ve got this all backwards, mate. I wasn’t helping gwen out of a jam. She was helping me.

Jack: Now I really don’t know what’s going on.

Gwen: I-I don’t know either. What I was trying to tell you is that I’m–

Xander: Snyder was my business partner. He figured out a way to nick drugs from the hospital, and I handled distribution. The one who was dealing was me. Not gwen.

Ciara: I love you, ben.

Ben: I love you, too.

Shawn: Hands in the air! Look, ciara, are you all right?

Ciara: Yes. Yes, I’m fine. Please, just put the gun down.

Theo: Ciara. Thank god you’re all right! I-I was going crazy worrying about you. Oh, my god.

Lani: You don’t even know if that tip aunt paulina got was legit. Dad, people will say anything for that kind of money she was offering. I mean, shawn and theo are probably on a wild goose chase right now.

Eli: No, they’re not.

Lani: What happened?

Eli: Shawn radioed in. He and theo are at a cabin in the woods with a limo parked in front of it. And guess what? The limo–it has the same plates as the one that ben rented.

Lani: That’s great.

Eli: Yeah. They’re probably rescuing ciara right now. Abe: Thanks to paulina.

Paulina: Someday–maybe someday you’ll forgive me.

[Knock at door] Lani? What the hell are you doing here?

Olivia: Excuse me? Is that how you greet your mama?

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

[Soft orchestration]

 

Theo: Are you all right? I mean, when you didn’t come home last night, I thought it was because he hurt you.

Ciara: I’m fine. Theo, I’m fine. I really am.

Shawn: Ah, there’s no cell service out here. Just–all right, I’m going to go radio in, all right? I’ll be back.

Theo: What the hell is wrong with you? Kidnapping her on her wedding day?

Ben: I needed her to remember how much she loved me.

Theo: You can’t make someone remember you just because you want them to. She doesn’t remember you, ben! She can’t even figure out why she was ever with you!

Ciara: Theo, let me explain. Ben did take me here against my will, and I was furious.

Theo: You see?

Ciara: No, please, let me finish. The reason why I didn’t come home last night was because ben fell. He hurt his ankle. And he couldn’t move around on his own.

Theo: Oh, my heart bleeds, ben.

Ciara: Please–this cabin it’s where ben took me after I spun out on my motorcycle. And it’s where he and i got to know each other. And being here, theo, it brought my memory back.

Theo: It did?

Ciara: Yeah. I remember how much I love ben.

[Dramatic music]

 

Lani: I’m glad that tip was right, dad, and ciara is safe, but we would’ve tracked her down without aunt paulina just butting in and flashing her money around. Look, she’s trying to buy our forgiveness. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have lifted a finger to help ciara.

Abe: You know, I think she was genuinely trying to help your brother. Don’t you think she saved the department some time?

Eli: Probably.

Abe: You know, I’m grateful for that.

Lani: Great. She wins again.

Abe: Oh, honey–

Lani: No, dad, this is what she does. And–why can’t you see it?

Abe: You know, you have made me aware, sweetheart, of what she did to you in the past. But isn’t it possible that now, in the present, she’s trying to make it up to you?

Paulina: I’m sorry for disrespecting you.

Olivia: I raised you better than that.

Paulina: I said I was sorry! I’m–I’m just surprised to see you, is all. And I just got this place. I didn’t think you knew the address.

Olivia: I got it from your assistant.

Paulina: Mary? She told you where I am? You know, one thing I don’t like about her is her big mouth.

Olivia: I think mary is a very fine person. She was so kind and helpful to me.

Paulina: Hmm, was she?

Olivia: She even booked my plane ticket. First-class. It’s nice up there in the front of the plane.

Paulina: I’ll bet you I know who paid for your seat.

Olivia: What?

Paulina: I said that I didn’t know that you were well enough to travel.

Olivia: I’m not, but I had to get here anyway after I talked to your sister.

Paulina: Oh really? Ooh, pray tell, what did tammy have to say?

Olivia: Oh, don’t you “pray tell” me! And don’t try to play innocent either. Are you going to take this bag and invite your mama in? Or do I have to stand out here like some vagrant?

Paulina: Do I have a choice?

Olivia: No, I don’t suppose you do.

[Mellow jazz music]

Pool floaties are like whooping cough.

Gwen: I can explain.

Xander: Gwen didn’t know that she was delivering drugs. The envelopes I gave her were sealed. I told her where to take them. She had no idea she was up to something illegal.

Jack: I don’t understand.

Xander: I tricked her. I told her that they were documents for a business deal. So take it out on me, not her. Gwen didn’t know what I was having her do.

Olivia: This is some fancy apartment you got here.

Paulina: Here you go. Nice and sweet, just like you like. I’m glad you like the place.

Olivia: Did I say I liked it?

[Uneasy jazz music]

You poured the whole sugar bowl in here!

Paulina: Well, don’t drink it, then. Nobody’s pointing a gun to your head. You know, in fact, you can just turn yourself around and get on a first-class plane right back all the way to miami.

Olivia: I’m not going anywhere until you tell me what you’re doing here.

Paulina: I don’t know what you mean.

Olivia: You know just what i mean. Your sister is furious with you, and I don’t blame her. She wants you far away from lani, and so do I.

Lani: Dad, I just don’t want paulina to hurt you again.

Eli: She’s really worried about that, abe. And she knows what paulina can do better than you do.

Abe: I’m a big boy now. I can take care of myself.

Lani: Fine. But when she starts making fancy promises to you, like, say a trip to paris, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Theo: You don’t love him! You can’t! I mean, he must’ve brainwashed you or something! Shawn, you have to arrest him! Get him away from your sister!

Ciara: Okay. Hey, theo, I am not brainwashed. I did block out a huge chunk of time, but it wasn’t to block out ben. It was because the people who hated him wanted to hurt me. Ben brought me here because he wanted to help me. He knew that I’d be happier once I got my memory back. And he was right.

Theo: So–so you love him? Not me?

Ciara: I need to talk to theo alone for a minute.

Shawn: Hey, why don’t you and I go outside?

Ben: I can’T.

Shawn: I mean, come on. I mean, you can at least give them a little bit of privacy–

Ben: I mean, I literally can’t; I fell yesterday. I mean, I busted my ankle.

Ciara: It’s okay. Theo and I will go outside. Please?

[Tender music]

As someone who resembles someone else…

Shawn: Look, I know how much you love my sister. Okay, but what if your plan didn’t work out, ben? What if it didn’t work out the way that you wanted it to? What would happen if ciara were catatonic right now?

Ben: Shawn, you saw her. That didn’t happen.

Shawn: Yeah, you’re lucky it didn’T. Oh, and by the way, claire and allie? They spent the last night in jail, so–

Ben: Wait, what?

Shawn: Yeah, there were two police officers and the mayor at that wedding that didn’t happen. All right, the girls confessed to helping you trick ciara, which means that they are aiding and abetting a kidnapping. Lani gave them a chance to make statements, but they refused.

Ben: You’re kidding me, right?

Shawn: No. The da–the da charged them, and I had to arrest my own daughter and my cousin. So let’s just say that yesterday wasn’t exactly a good day, ben! Not at all!

Ben: Listen, I am sorry, brother, seriously. I never told them to keep quiet. I honestly expected that they were the ones that gave me up. I thought that’s how you found us.

Shawn: You thought wrong. And if they haven’t made bail yet, that means they’re still sitting there in that cell.

Ben: Those charges have to be dropped. This whole thing was my idea. I talked them into helping me, okay? I take full responsibility for this.

Shawn: Look, I hope so. Oh, and by the way, that was a cute trick. Yeah, getting claire to walk down the aisle with that big heavy veil on. Really?

Ben: Look, man, I really am sorry about everything else. I didn’t want to trick ciara, but I had to get her up here. That was the only way I could do it. And to be honest with you, man, I’d do it all over again because it worked. She remembers how much she loves me now. It worked.

Shawn: Yeah, I know. I heard her.

Ben: Hey, she belongs with me, shawn.

Shawn: And she agrees with you. And so do I. But it’s just sad that a good guy like theo had to get torn to shreds in the process.

Ciara: Theo, I- I can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am.

Theo: It’s not you. It’s–it’s ben.

Ciara: No. Theo, it’s me. When I woke up in the hospital, after they had found me, I was confused, and I was scared, and you–you made me feel like I was safe again. I feel like I used you.

Theo: It didn’t feel that way to me. I liked taking care of you. And ben was acting crazy. I mean–

Ciara: I was his wife. And he loved me. He was afraid he’d lost me. And I love him, too, theo. I remember now.

Theo: How can you love a guy who’s killed three people?

Ciara: He wasn’t sane when he did those things. And he’s never ever gonna forgive himself for it.

Theo: But you can?

Ciara: I love the person he was before he got sick and the man he became after he got better. Theo, I love you too.

Theo: Just not in the same way, right? What did he even do to make you remember?

Ciara: He gave me a fortune cookie.

Theo: That’s all it took?

Ciara: Marlena told him that small things can trigger big memories, and that is exactly what happened. All of the memories of how in love we were and all of the feelings, theo, they all came rushing back. Theo, you are the last person in this world that I would ever want to hurt, and I really, really wish it didn’t have to be this way.

Theo: I-I guess I knew you’d remember someday. I just thought that I could make you love me enough that it wouldn’t matter.

Ciara: Theo, I’m so sorry!

[Melancholy music]

 

Eli: Shawn radioed in. He and theo are with ciara and ben. Ciara is fine.

Abe: Oh. Thank god. I wonder how theo is.

Lani: Yeah. And I wonder what this means for him and their wedding.

Paulina: You know what lani means to me! I love that girl!

Olivia: And she loves eli. But your love for lani didn’t stop you from trying to bulldoze the town square that his family built.

Paulina: I made a mistake. I’m trying to make up for it now.

Olivia: By writing checks?

Paulina: Did you come all the way here just to give me the same old lectures? Lani will come around, I know, I know she will. So will abe.

Olivia: Would that be abraham carver, your sister’s man?

Paulina: Oh, is that what tammy’s getting all worked up about? She and abe–they were over a long, long time ago.

Olivia: You know well and good that that is not what this is about. You made a promise to tamara a long time ago, and you broke that promise. And I’m here to stop you before you break anything else.

Paulina: If tammy’s got a problem with me, she’s a big girl. She can tell me herself.

Olivia: I said I’d tell you, and I don’t want any backtalk. You just get yourself packed and move on back home. You had no business coming to this town in the first place.

Eli: Shawn didn’t give me any of the details. Babe, we should probably get going home. The sitter said she can’t stay late today.

Abe: Look, you two go ahead. I’m going to try to reach shawn. I want to know what’s going on at that cabin.

Lani: As soon as you find out how theo is, please let me know.

Abe: Of course I will. I’ll see you.

Lani: Take care of yourself, okay?

Abe: Yeah.

Lani: I love you, dad.

Abe: I love you.

Theo: I remember the day I picked this out. I was so happy. I remember thinking, “I’m going to marry the woman that I love. My best friend.”

[Tender music]

 

Ciara: You’re going to find a woman who loves you the way that you deserve to be loved, theo.

Theo: Right now, I can’t imagine loving anyone other than you.

Ciara: I understand. But someday maybe–

Theo: Tell shawn I’m going to meet him in the car.

Ciara: Theo! Can I at least give you a hug? Please?

Theo: Maybe someday… but not now.

 

Ben: How’s theo doing?

Ciara: How do you think? He said he will wait for you in the car. Don’t just drop him off anywhere, no matter what he says. Take him to abe’s or lani’S.

Shawn: I got it. I won’t leave him alone. So, in regards to yesterday, I’m gonna assume that you’re not pressing charges, right?

Ciara: I mean, I wasn’t really kidnapped. It was more of an intervention. I never want to be apart from ben ever again.

Shawn: That’s what I figured. Look, I know how much the two of you love each other. I’m really happy for you both.

Ciara: Thank you for saying that.

Ben: So how is claire and allie? What’s going to happen with them?

Shawn: Well, considering ciara was never kidnapped, the charges will be dropped.

Ciara: Charges? What charges? What are–what are you talking about?

Shawn: Yeah, I’ll let ben explain that one to you.

Ciara: Okay.

Shawn: So I’m gonna go out there to theo. Your leg? Want me to call an emt? Have them come out here, mend you up, and give you a ride back?

Ben: You know what? I don’t think that’s going to be necessary. Thank you, though. It’s starting to feel better already.

Shawn: Okay then. I will see you guys.

Ciara: Bye, bro.

Shawn: Bye.

Ben: Worst is over now. All over.

Xander: Come on, jack. I just owned up to pushing drugs and dumping a body. What doesn’t add up?

Jack: The timeline. You started dealing drugs after you quit your job at titan. That was before you moved in here.

Xander: Right.

Jack: Snyder’s body was found in the lake on july 4th. And you were still dealing drugs when snyder died? Even though you’d gotten a job at basic black?

Xander: Well, once you’re in, it’s hard to get out.

Jack: According to steve, tripp said he saw you and snyder arguing at the beginning of june. Is that right?

Gwen: I don’t remember.

Jack: So you were deeply involved by then. And you were still deeply involved when snyder died at the beginning of july. Is that right?

Gwen: Yeah. Yeah, that’s right.

Jack: I let you live here rent-free! And you repaid me by duping my daughter into becoming part of a drug ring. And then you told her that she couldn’t get out! She was still suffering from the loss of her baby girl!

Xander: I, uh… I didn’t know that.

Jack: You didn’t care! You get your things, and you get the hell out of here! You disgust me! I’ve got moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Ciara: I feel so bad about theo. He was there for me when I needed him, and this is how I repay him.

Ben: You didn’t plan to hurt him, ciara. To be honest, it seems to me that you both are just the victims of circumstance.

Ciara: You should’ve seen the look on his face when I told him, ben. He was so sad. He was heartbroken.

Ben: Well, I know exactly how bad he’s hurting because that’s how I felt when I lost you. He’s got a great family, ciara. They’re gonna take care of him. They always have.

Ciara: Yeah, and he is gonna need them now more than ever.

Abe: Well, I just talked to shawn. And it’s not good news.

Lani: What happened?

Abe: He’s bringing theo back alone. Ciara’s staying at the cabin with ben.

Lani: Oh, man. Poor theo.

Abe: I’m waiting for him right now.

Lani: Tell him how sorry I am and just give him a really big hug for me.

Abe: I will. Thank you, shawn.

Shawn: Glad I could help.

Abe: I’ll take it from here.

[Melancholy music]

 

Eli: So ciara’s back with ben, huh?

Lani: And theo is all alone.

Eli: Damn.

Lani: God, I really hope that carver and jules don’t ever have to go through anything like this.

Eli: Well, the thing with babies is, you get to solve all their problems for them, but then you got to send them out into the world.

Lani: I don’t hear a sound. You are getting really good at putting them down for their naps.

Eli: Yeah. Well, their little bellies are full. Plus, I read them the “madeline” book.

[Melancholy music]

Why do you look sad?

Lani: I’m just thinking about theo.

Eli: Well, you got that same look on your face when you mentioned the book, and the same look when you mentioned that trip to paris to your dad. What was that about?

Lani: I just remember being a young girl, and finding out that my favorite aunt was not who she pretended to be.

Paulina: You can’t tell me where to go and not to go! I have every right to come here. Lani’s babies were being christened.

Olivia: It was not your place.

Paulina: Oh, really? Well, then whose place was it? Tammy’s? Funny, I don’t remember seeing her at the christening.

Olivia: She was on tour, and you know it.

Paulina: Well, yeah, I’m glad she got her priorities straight.

Olivia: That’s not fair.

Paulina: What about what happened to me, mama? Was that fair?

Olivia: We’re not talking about that now.

Paulina: Well, maybe–you know, maybe we should. Yeah, maybe we should just put this out, just put it all out here on the table! Tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

Gwen: Have you gone completely mad? You just convinced my father that you are totally responsible for crimes that I have committed!

Xander: Jack wanted to know why you went along with snyder on the drug deal. And I knew you couldn’t explain that to him without admitting that snyder was blackmailing you, and then jack would want to know what he had on you. If jack ever finds out that you lied about abigail being responsible for your miscarriage–

Gwen: I know; he wouldn’t want any part of me. I don’t understand, though, why did you cover for me?

Xander: Well, it’s better for me to lose a friend than for you to lose a father.

Gwen: Wait, you are doing this to help me?

Xander: I mean, I’m doing it to help jack. I never had a friend like him. I am truly sorry, mate. You deserve much better.

Jack: I think the person you should be apologizing to is my daughter.

Xander: I’m sorry for including you in my scheme. You have enough problems. And I took advantage of you and of jack’s friendship. You’ll both be better off without me in the mix. I do hope you appreciate what a good lad he is. You’re very lucky to have a father like him.

[Melancholy music]

 

Theo: Soon as I heard ciara got her memory back, I knew it was over for her and me. I always knew it could turn out like this, but…

Abe: I know. I know you were hoping against hope that it wouldn’T.

Theo: And you tried to warn me. You tried to talk me into calling it off, but I just didn’t listen. It was like I was blind and deaf. If I’m hurting now, I did it to myself.

Ben: [Chuckles] Is it wrong for me to be this happy?

Ciara: Mm-mm. No. God, no. Everyone always talks about what I’ve been through, but what about what you’ve been through? When eve and vincent kidnapped you? And when you thought that I was dead for months? And then you finally found me, and I turned on you.

Ben: You didn’t remember me. I mean, you did remember my stats, which are really, really bad.

Ciara: And you actually had to watch me plan to spend the rest of my life with theo. And still, you never gave up on me. You finally reached me.

Ben: And just so you know, I was never gonna give up on you. I didn’t give a damn how long it took.

Ciara: Thank god for that.

Ben: We have been through hell together, haven’t we?

Ciara: Mm-hmm. We sure have.

Ben: You know, when i couldn’t find you, I could feel you reaching out to me. That’s what kept me going.

Ciara: Me too. Knowing that you were out there. Believing that you were looking for me.

Ben: We were meant to be together.

[Gentle guitar music]

 

Ciara: Ben, what about your ankle?

Ben: What ankle?

The way

the light kisses your eyes

it’s hard to explain

I lose all track of time

with you everything

is perfect

with your hand in my hand

I know it’s all right

we’ve waited so long

girl it’s worth it

I’ll dry all your tears

reach out to me

I’m right here

baby I’m here

to keep you safe and warm

in the middle of the storm

I will promise to hold you

I’m here

rest your head

on my shoulder

when the night seems

much colder

just know that I’m

I’m right here

you’d never want leftover onion residue

[Tender music]

 

Ciara: Never let me go again, ben.

Ben: I won’T. You are my forever. And I’m yours.

[Pensive music]

 

Xander: And I’ll show you what I want.

 

Gwen: Oh, brought me tea?

Jack: I figured, after that scene with xander, you could use it.

Gwen: Yeah. You do brew a proper cuppa.

Jack: When I tell julie that I kicked xander out of this house, she’s gonna dance a jig. I-I can’t believe that guy. I-I really thought he’d developed a decent side. But I was wrong. He uses everyone he meets. He can’t stop himself.

Gwen: You know, I do think that he got mixed up with snyder out of desperation. I know a thing or two about desperation. It’s made me do things that I’m not proud of.

Jack: You were dealing drugs without knowing it. He risked your life to make money. I cannot forgive that.

Gwen: Yeah, but the drug dealing did stop when snyder died, yeah? So let’s just hope that this whole sordid business is just over.

Jack: Let’s hope. But actions do tend to have consequences.

Shawn: Wow, what do you know? Just the guy I was looking for.

Xander: What can I do for you, mate?

Shawn: You can put your bag down; you can put your hands behind your back, ’cause you’re under arrest, “mate.”

Abe: Hey, you know, when your mother died, I began to learn about something called “the tincture of time.”

Theo: I don’t even know what a tincture is.

Abe: It’s a remedy. The passage of time began to make my pain bearable. I-I learned that I could smile when I thought of her instead of getting choked up.

Theo: This isn’t like mom. There was nothing we could do for her. This didn’t have to happen. I made it happen.

Abe: It’s not your fault. It’s not your fault. You know, the reason ciara turned to you when she lost her memory it’s because the two of you have always shared a special bond.

Theo: Except it wasn’t love, right? Not for her.

Abe: Couldn’t help, but believing that it was, you took a leap of faith. You gave your whole heart to someone. And that’s–that is never a mistake.

Theo: Even if that person doesn’t love you back?

Abe: Even then. You know, you are going to find true love someday. And you will know the minute it happens.

Theo: And what am I supposed to do until then?

Abe: Lean on me. And lani. I mean, that’s what families are supposed to be for. We are there to help when things get really, really bad. Hey, come here.

Lani: There I sat with my little suitcase full of all the clothes that my mom either made me or spent her hard-earned money to buy. Aunt paulina never showed up.

Eli: Damn. I-I-I can’t even imagine you going through something like that as a kid. And I know it hurt. Did paulina ever tell you why she did it?

Lani: Mm-mm. I didn’t see her for a really long time after that. And then, when I finally did, she–she didn’t even mention it. It’s–it’s like she forgot that she made me a promise. It’s fine. I’m over it now. Or I was, and then all this price town scam stuff happened. And it just brought all the feelings back up.

Eli: But I don’t get it. To me, it seems like paulina dotes on you.

Lani: That’s just an act. And that’s what I was trying to tell my dad. It’s like she puts on this charm, and she–she makes you feel like you’re the most important person in the world, and then she gets what she wants, and then it’s like you don’t even exist.

Eli: I’m sorry. I know how hurtful that could be.

Lani: I have tried to figure out who she is. But I just–I can’T. I just–I do not know who she really is.

Paulina: You came to town to talk me into leaving. Well, it’s not gonna be that easy. I have some things to say too. So let’s just–let’s just lay it all out here on this table.

Olivia: We wouldn’t have anything to talk about if you had just kept your promise.

Paulina: That was a promise I wish I had never made!

Olivia: But you did! You promised your sister you’d stay away from her daughter!

Paulina: Except you and i both know, mama, lani isn’t really tammy’s daughter. She’s mine! She’s mine!

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