Days Update Monday, October 28, 2024

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Eric hugs Brady at home and calls him a free man, thankful he’s back at home. Brady credits Eric as he thought the whole time that he put Sarah in the wheelchair. Brady can’t believe he trusted Fiona when he didn’t even know her and she turned out to be a homicidal maniac. Eric thanks God that it’s over and remarks that the right person is behind bars..

Sarah runs in to Fiona in the town square and questions what she is doing out of jail. Fiona reveals the district attorney dropped the charges and declares that she is now a free woman as she has a drink, shocking Sarah.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Xander tells Justin not to try and talk him out of this now. Justin reveals that someone has filed an injunction, prohibiting the transfer of Xander’s Titan stock to Kristen. Kristen asks Xander what the hell is going on. Xander asks Justin who filed the injunction, arguing that it would have to a family member and it can’t be Alex since he’s not Victor’s son. Philip Kiriakis then enters and declares that he is! Xander is shocked as Philip declares that he’s back and he’s here to stop him from throwing away their father’s legacy.

Somebody shows up at the door of Rafe’s house. Gabi thinks it’s Stefan but opens the door, surprised to see her cousin Javi. Gabi can’t believe it and they embrace as Javi declares he’s queer and he’s here, so she better get used to it.

Stefan talks to the portrait of Stefano about how Stefano never gave up on anything or anyone he ever wanted. Stefan likes to think he has that fighting spirit in him and declares that for that reason, he is not giving up on his marriage to Gabi and he’s going to fight for the woman he loves. Someone in a mask wearing all black then appears from behind and chokes Stefan out. The man unmasks, revealing Ivan, who is joined in the room by Stefan’s mother Vivian Alamain! Vivian praises Ivan for his work. Ivan comments on being her loyal servant. Vivian says she’s just glad they are in cahoots again and orders Ivan to make sure her son is still breathing which he confirms. Vivian talks about feeling guilty to resort to these tactics. Ivan reminds her that she said it was all for Stefan’s own good.

Gabi questions why Javi didn’t tell her that he was coming. Javi didn’t want to spoil the surprise and loves his grand entrances. Gabi mentions just hearing about his mother passing and says she’s sorry. Javi asks how she heard. Gabi explains that their uncle Gabriel sent a letter along with Hilda’s engagement ring that she left for Rafe. Javi laughs and complains that Rafe was the son that his mother always wanted instead of the one she got.

Sarah doesn’t understand why EJ would let Fiona go. Fiona responds that her attorney convinced EJ to change his mind, so she won’t face any charges at all. Sarah argues that she hit her with a car and left her for dead which was before she threatened to push her down a flight of stairs. Sarah questions how this is possible. Fiona responds that it’s all thanks to her.

Xander tells Philip that he can’t do this to him. Philip talks about the last time he was here, thinking Alex was his new half brother and he wasn’t thrilled with Alex as CEO but remarks that he’s Steve Jobs compared to Xander, who is already packing it in to hand over to Stefano’s degenerate daughter. Philip says once he caught wind of this idiotic deal, he knew he had to do whatever he could to block it because he’s Victor’s son too. Xander shouts that Victor didn’t leave Titan to Philip so he can’t do this. Xander argues that Philip has no legal right at all but Philip begs to differ.

Vivian tells Ivan that she knew Stefan divorcing Gabi was too good to be true. They acknowledge Stefan having a weakness for Gabi. Vivian tells Stefan that she makes sure he never falls prey to another cuckolding shrew again.

Gabi doesn’t think it was a slight against Javi, but he feels that way. Gabi suggests maybe Hilda didn’t leave the ring to him because he wasn’t going to give it to a woman. Javi asks what if he wanted to give it to a man or keep it himself. Javi then comments on Gabi’s ring and praises her marrying a super rich DiMera. Gabi responds that she doesn’t think she’ll be married to him much longer as they are getting a divorce.

Sarah questions Fiona saying she’s free because of her. Fiona goes over how first Sarah identified Brady and then claimed she was confused and saw her instead. Fiona asks what jury would believe her at this point. Sarah argues that Fiona knows that she lied about Brady to save Xander from killing him. Fiona remarks that it turned out very happily in her favor. Sarah argues that it can’t be that simple, pointing out that she’s not the only who remembers as Brady does too.

Brady tells Eric that he really does owe him since he flew from Paris to support him and then did so much more than that. Brady declares that Eric is the reason he’s free. Eric says it’s what brothers are for. Brady says he went above and beyond and he could never thank him enough. Brady adds that as grateful as he is that his name is cleared, his conscience is not so much which Eric questions. Brady explains that Fiona never would’ve been driving that night if he hadn’t been drunk out of his mind and fallen off the wagon, then Sarah probably wouldn’t be in the wheelchair. Eric reminds Brady that he wasn’t driving, so he just needs to stay sober as there’s nothing to gain by beating himself up. Brady thanks him and says there may actually be good news for Sarah. Brady reveals that with a little luck, there’s a chance that Sarah could be back on her feet again thanks to Kristen.

Kristen says it sounds like they all have a lot to talk about, so she will leave. Xander stops her and says this deal is happening whether Philip likes it or not. Kristen says it will take more than a few minutes and she doesn’t want any part of his family drama. Kristen decides he can keep the first vial and let her know when he’s ready to make the deal for the second one. Xander tries to stop her but Kristen exits the mansion. Xander tells Philip that this is ridiculous as he has no claim to Titan and Victor didn’t even put him in his will. Philip says that’s because his parents were protecting him from any legal trouble. Xander says that’s because he faked his own death and framed Brady for it. Philip reminds him that Brady let him off the hook so he’s free to return to the land of the living and assert his rights. Xander argues that the only right he has is to watch from the sidelines as he does what he wishes as that’s what Victor wanted. Philip then pulls out an envelope and declares it’s actually not. Philip reveals that the letter was mailed to the psychiatric facility where he was held but he had already came home for Victor’s funeral, so he only just recently got it. Xander asks what it says. Philip gives it to Justin to tell him. Justin reads that it’s signed by Victor and dated just before his plane crash. Justin announces that Victor was informing Philip that he made a new will and that he wishes he had the option to leave Titan to Philip, but he couldn’t because he’s supposed to be dead. Philip argues that he’s the rightful heir and it’s only by happenstance that he’s not in charge. Xander questions him not making this claim earlier. Philip repeats that he didn’t know about this until now. Xander asks Justin if he really has a case here. Justin says it’s too early to say but it is enough to contest the transfer of Titan to Kristen. Xander argues that Philip doesn’t understand what’s going on here, explaining that Kristen has a serum that could cure Sarah’s paralysis but she’ll only give it to them if she gets Titan. Xander says they are talking about his wife so he’s pleading with Philip as his brother to drop this lawsuit. Philip responds that he’s sorry but there’s not a chance in Hell.

Brady explains to Eric that Dr. Rolf developed a serum that could cure Sarah’s paralysis and that Kristen offered it to Xander and Sarah in exchange for his exoneration, but they ended up having nothing to do with it. Eric asks if she’s still giving it over. Brady notes that Kristen said she was in the process of making the deal with Xander. Eric calls it out of character for Kristen to be so generous. Brady responds that she’s been full of surprises lately as Kristen then shows up at the door.

Fiona tells Sarah that unfortunately for her, Brady wouldn’t have made a credible witness either since he’d have to admit to being black out drunk that night and it wouldn’t stand up in court. Sarah argues that Fiona confessed and admitted her guilt to her, Xander, and Brady. Fiona points out that she did not to the police and she denied confessing, so she declares that she is in the clear.

Gabi tells Javi about Stefan sleeping with Ava while she was in prison and then she slept with his brother to get back at him. Javi jokes that it’s like an episode of Real Housewives. Javi then apologizes for making jokes when she’s still hurting. Gabi admits that she is still hurting and she’s starting to have second doubts about ending her marriage because she guesses she’s still in love with Stefan even after he betrayed her. Javi understands that you can’t choose who you love as the heart wants what it wants, so if her heart wants Stefan, there’s no sense in fighting it. Gabi argues that she doesn’t even know if Stefan feel the same way since he filed for divorce and she’s expecting papers any day now. Javi encourages that Stefan could remember who he’s married to and forget to sign his name.

Vivian looks over the divorce papers and questions what Stefan was thinking as the papers are too generous. Vivian suggests making some adjustments but Ivan warns that will raise suspicions. Vivian decides that she will just forge Stefan’s signature and sign the divorce papers. Vivian then declares that her son is free at last. Ivan offers to deliver them but Vivian says she would like to do the honors. Ivan warns that if Vivian is caught, she’ll be thrown back in prison. Vivian assures that she will be discreet and tells Ivan to just watch over Stefan. Vivian states that some day, Stefan will be angry with her when he finds out what she’s done but he will realize it was the best thing for him. Ivan warns that they shouldn’t linger. Vivian tells an unconscious Stefan that she loves him and will see him soon as she and Ivan exit.

Javi hopes that Gabi’s marriage works out if that’s what she wants. Gabi assures that she does want to work it out and then talking to him as helped her see that. Javi jokes about being an expert with matters of the heart. Gabi says he helped her realize that she loves Stefan in spite of everything. Javi says they all have fault and make mistakes. Gabi says that’s enough about her screwed up life and wants to hear about Javi, since he still hasn’t told her why he came to Salem. Javi explains that with his mom gone, he decided he should do what he wants for a change and thought Salem would be a fresh start for him. Gabi asks if that means he’s moving here. Javi confirms that’s the plan as they hug. Javi adds that everything he owns is in his car. Gabi declares that he has to stay with her and Rafe. Javi hoped so but asks if they have room for him and if it’s cool with Rafe. Gabi assures that he’s family and exclaims that Rafe is going to love the idea. Gabi declares that they are going to have so much fun. Javi mentions having to find a job but he’s not sure what yet. Gabi realizes she has the best idea and invites him to come work for her.

Kristen asks if she’s interrupting. Eric says it’s okay as he has to go home and pack since he’s heading back to Paris now that his brother is free and innocent, so he’s going home to Nicole and Jude. Brady thanks Eric for everything he did for him and says he will miss him. They hug and talk about keeping in touch as Eric then exits. Kristen sits down and tells Brady they are alone at last.

Sarah doesn’t understand and questions what happened to the Fiona that was so desperate to make amends with Xander, who would play with Victoria for hours and said she loved her like a daughter. Sarah asks if that was all just a lie. Fiona responds that it was real and she’d do anything to get that back. Fiona says she’s terribly ashamed of herself but she’s somewhat self aware and knows her bravado is just a façade to cope. Fiona adds that her drinking does dull the pain of knowing that she has ruined everything as she always does. Sarah starts to leave but Fiona stops her and says she knows she has no right to ask, but she hoped Sarah would do her a favor.

Xander asks Philip if he didn’t hear him, arguing that Sarah needs this serum or she’ll never walk again. Philip says he feels for Sarah but there’s no guarantee the experimental serum will work and asks if he really thinks it’s worth giving away a multi-billion dollar company. Xander says he does and argues that they are talking about his wife and mother of his daughter. Xander tells Philip to have a heart and think about what this would mean to he and Sarah. Philip argues that Xander brought this on himself since the accident wouldn’t have happened if Xander wasn’t naive about his mother, who treated him like crap when he was a kid and abandoned him. Xander warns him to watch where he’s going with this. Philip remarks that he’s just saying that if Xander paid more attention, maybe he would’ve realized that his mother was still a hopeless drunk before she mowed down his wife. Xander calls him a son of a bitch and goes after him.

Brady asks Kristen what brings her by. Kristen tosses him a key and reveals that she got him a new car. Brady questions why. Kristen figured since she had his old car crushed. Brady argues that this car has a years long waiting list. Kristen says he’ll be seeing a lot more of Rachel and she deserves to be driven in style. Kristen adds that as a bonus feature, it’s self driving just in case. Brady assures she doesn’t have to worry about that since he’s sober and has been going to meetings. Kristen tells him that she’s so proud of him. Brady acknowledges that she’s been in a very generous mood lately and even Eric had to agree when he told him that she was willing to hand the drug over to Sarah. Kristen points out that she hasn’t given it over yet.

Xander grabs Philip but Justin breaks it up, telling Xander to go cool down. Xander warns Philip that he won’t get away with this as he exits. Justin questions Philip while Philip argues that Justin can’t seriously think this is a good idea to give away Titan to a DiMera. Justin argues that he has his own reservations but it isn’t easy for Xander as it’s not just business, he’s doing it for his wife. Philip responds that he’s doing this for his father. Philip argues that Justin knew Victor better than anyone so he must know he’d be devastated to know they were giving up the company. Philip declares that he’s going to honor Victor’s memory by making sure that doesn’t happen.

Gabi tells Javi that she’s desperate to replace her personal assistant at Gabi Chic, explaining that her last assistant Connie tried to kill her and Rafe and is now in the looney bin where she belongs. Gabi urges him to take the job, adding that he’ll get tons of free stuff. Javi calls it a deal and says he’s in. Javi says he will go get his stuff from the car and be right back. Javi then opens the door and finds an envelope at the door addressed to Gabi. Gabi begins to open it and sees that it’s her divorce papers.

Stefan wakes up tied up as Ivan is putting him in the trunk of a car. Stefan questions what the hell is going on and why he’s in here. Ivan responds that he’s sorry but he’s just following his mother’s orders. Stefan questions his mother having him kidnapped and asks where they are going. Ivan declares that they are going back to Alamania so that Stefan can begin a new life without Gabi Hernandez in it.

Brady questions why Kristen hasn’t given Sarah the drug and if she’s not going back on her word. Kristen says of course not and that she met with Xander to give him the first half of the serum. Brady asks why not give him the whole thing. Kristen claims that Dr. Rolf is putting the final touches on the other half and that she will hand it over as soon as everything is sorted out…

Xander holds the first part of the serum and says “damn you, Philip.” Sarah comes in. Xander says he’s so glad she’s home as he needs to talk to her about the meeting with Kristen. Sarah stops him and says there’s something he needs to know first. Sarah informs him that she just ran in to Fiona and reveals that she’s free, not facing any charges. Xander questions how the hell that’s even possible. Sarah responds that she would explain it all but Fiona wanted her to give him a letter which she hands over. Xander reads the letter where Fiona is announcing that she’s decided to leave Salem, knowing she made a terrible mess of things and doesn’t expect him to forgive her but she honestly did try to change to be a part of his life but she couldn’t pull it off in the end. Fiona writes that perhaps one day in the future, she’ll really change and become a person worthy of his forgiveness, but even if that never happens, she wants him to know that she loves him very much and always will and she’s so proud of the man he’s become.

Fiona finishes her drink in the town square and then walks away.

Sarah asks Xander if he’s okay. Xander responds that he’s fine but he hates that Fiona is getting away with what she did to Sarah. Xander declares that there’s nothing they can do about it now, but at least she’s out of their lives now. Sarah asks what happened with Kristen. Xander says that’s what he needs to talk to her about.

Philip meets Vivian at the Salem Inn. Vivian asks how it went. Philip responds that as expected, Xander’s head exploded since he was counting on getting Sarah that miracle drug. Vivian says he’ll just have to find another way to help Sarah because soon, Titan will belong to them.

Gabi opens the divorce papers and is shocked to see that Stefan seemingly actually signed them since Vivian forged his signature. Javi encourages that if Stefan knew Gabi was having second thoughts, he might have too. Gabi then finds that Stefan’s ring was included in the envelope and cries that he definitely made up his mind as Javi hugs her.

Stefan tells Ivan that he has to help him out of here so he can stay in town and fight for his marriage. Ivan says Vivian doesn’t think that’s a good idea. Stefan argues that Vivian can’t force him to get a divorce. Ivan responds that she already has. Stefan questions what that means. Ivan tells him to just relax and enjoy the ride. Stefan argues that he needs to get to Gabi and tell her that he loves her and he needs her in his life but Ivan shuts the trunk on him.

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Days Transcript Monday, October 28, 2024

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

A free man. You are back home where you belong. I’m happy.

Thanks to you. Thanks to you. I can’t tell you what a relief it is. This whole time thinking that I was the one that put Sarah in that chair.

Hey, everyone who loves you knows the pain you were in.

To think that I trusted Fiona Cook. I mean, a wom– I don’t even know the woman. She turned out to be a homicidal maniac.

Yeah, well, just thank god it’s over and the right person is behind bars.


[relaxed music]


Fiona?

Hello, Sarah.

What are you doing out of jail?

The DA dropped the charges. Your mother-in-law is a free woman. Here’s to freedom.


I wouldn’t bother signing that, Xander.

Don’t try talking me out of this now, Justin.

Oh, that’s not why I’m here. I’m here to let you both know that someone has filed an injunction prohibiting the transfer of Xander’s Titan stock to you.

What the hell is going on, Xander?

Your guess is as good as mine. Who filed this injunction? It’d have to be a family member. Well, it can’t be Alex. We all know he’s not Victor’s son.

But I am. [tense music]

Philip. What the hell? You– you filed this injunction?

That’s right, big brother. I’m back. And I’m here to stop you from throwing away our father’s legacy.


[knocks]

Stefan?

Hola, prima. What’s shaking?

Oh, my God.

[laughs]

Javi! Oh, my God, I can’t believe it. It’s been so long. It’s really you?

Damn right it is, chica. Cousin Javi is here. He’s queer, and Salem better get used to it. [laughs] [tender music] [soft dramatic music]

You know, from what I hear, you never gave up on anything or anyone you ever wanted. I am your son, after all. I’d like to think I have that fighting spirit in me. And for that reason, I am not giving up on my marriage to Gabi. No, no.


I’m gonna fight for the woman that I love.


[suspenseful music] [grunts] Ah.


Excellent work, Ivan.

I am glad to have your approval, Madame.

This– I’ve been thinking, enough with the “Madame.” We’ve known each other for years. Just call me Vivian. [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”


Madame, with all due respect, I am your loyal servant. It would be quite inappropriate for me to call you by your first name.

Fine, fine. Have it your own way. But I’m just glad we’re in cahoots again.

Yeah.

Now, do me a favor and make sure my son is still breathing. [soft dramatic music]

He lives, Madame.

[sighs] What a relief. I’ve just had these pangs of guilt resorting to these draconian tactics.

But as you said before we embarked on this mission, it was all for his own good.

You’re right. It’s all for his own good. Yes, it is. I know.


[laughs]

Why didn’t you tell me you were coming, Javi?

And spoil the surprise? You know I love my grand entrances.

Yeah, I do know that. And, hey, we just found out about Tía Hilda. I’m so sorry.

Thanks. We’re all grateful that Mami didn’t suffer at the end. How’d you find out?

Tío Gabriel sent Rafe a letter along with your mami’s engagement ring.

Her ring? Why would he send that?

I guess she wanted him to have it.


[chuckles] Of course she did. Rafael was always her favorite, and he was the son she really wanted, not the one she got.

But I don’t understand. EJ was ready to throw the book at you. Why would he let you go?

My attorney convinced the DA to change his mind. So I’m not gonna face any charges at all.

You hit me with a car and left me for dead, and that was before you threatened to finish the job by pushing me down a flight of stairs. How is this possible?

Well, my darling, dearest daughter-in-law, it’s all thanks to you. [chuckles] [relaxed music]

Funny. Last time I was in this room, Alex was my new half-brother.

You can’t do this to me, Philip.

Now, I wasn’t exactly thrilled that Dad’s company was in the hands of that vainglorious jerk. No offense, Justin.

You don’t know what’s at stake here.

As it turns out, Alex is pretty much Steve Jobs compared to you. I mean, you’ve only been CEO for a few months and you’re already packing it in, handing the whole thing over to Stefano’s degenerate daughter.

Damn you, Philip.

Well, once I caught wind of this idiotic deal, I was impelled to do all I could to block it since I’m Victor’s son too!

But he didn’t leave Titan to you, did he? So you can’t do this. You have no legal right. He has no right at all.

Oh, I beg to differ. [dramatic music]


You know, when I first heard about Stefan’s impending divorce from that wretched woman, I knew it was too good to be true.

As you pointed out to me, Madame, your son has a weakness for Gabriella Hernandez.

Indeed he does, a serious and debilitating weakness. But don’t you worry, my darling. Mother’s here to make sure you don’t fall prey to another cuckolding shrew ever again. [ominous music] [somber music]

I don’t think it was a slight against you, Javi.

It kind of feels that way.

Look, I’m sure your mami only gave the ring to Rafe because she knew you weren’t gonna marry a woman.

Yeah, but what if I wanted to give it to a man? Better yet, what if I wanted to keep it for myself? What do you think? – Fabuloso.


I know, right? However, it pales in comparison to that rock on your finger. Girl, let me get a closer look at this bling. [chuckles] Wow, Gabriella. You scored up, huh, marrying a super wealthy DiMera?


I don’t think I’ll be married to him much longer.

What?

We’re getting a divorce.


[relaxed music]

You’re free because of me? What are you talking about?

[scoffs] Oh, come now, Sarah. Surely you can figure it out. I mean, first you didn’t see Brady driving the car, then you did. Then you claimed you were confused. Oh, no, wait. Then you saw me driving instead. [scoffs] At this point, what jury is going to believe you?

You know that I lied about Brady to save your son from killing him.

A noble gesture, which very happily turned out in my favor.

[exhales sharply] No. No, it– it can’t be that simple. I’m not the only one that remembers seeing you driving that night. Brady does too.


I really do owe you. I mean, not only did you fly from Paris to support me, but you– come on.

[chuckles]

You did so much more than that. You’re the reason I’m free.

Eh, you’re my brother. Kind of have to be there for one another.

Yeah, yeah, but you went above and beyond. You really did. And I can never thank you enough. It’s just that–

What?

As grateful as I am that my name is cleared, my conscience, not so much, man.

Meaning?

Meaning Fiona never would have been driving that car that night if I hadn’t been drunk out of my mind. That’s what I mean. If I hadn’t fallen off the wagon, Sarah would probably not be in that chair.

Brady, remember, you weren’t driving. [somber music] Now you just need to resolve to stay sober. Nothing to be gained by beating yourself up.


True. Thanks for that. There actually may be some good news regarding Sarah.

Yeah?

Yeah. With a little bit of luck, there’s a chance that Sarah could be back on her feet again, thanks to Kristen. [soft dramatic music]

So it sounds like you all have a lot to talk about, so I’m going to take my leave.

No, Kristen, don’t go. This deal is happening whether Philip likes it or not. We just need a couple minutes here.

OK, Xander, sweetheart. It is gonna take a lot longer than a couple minutes. And I really do not want to be privy to your family drama.

Kristen, please.

No. You can keep the first vial, and just let me know when you’re ready to make the trade for the second.

Kristen, wait! Philip, this is ridiculous. You have no claim to Titan. Father didn’t even put you in his will.

Only because my parents are trying to protect me from any, you know, legal trouble.

Right, because you faked your death to frame Brady. The end result is the same.

Not quite. Since, as you may recall, Brady let me off the hook last year, enabling my return to the land of the living, and as such, I am prepared to assert my rights.

Any right you have is to watch from the sidelines while I do what I wish. That’s what Victor wanted. [dramatic orchestral music]

Actually, it’s not.


This letter was originally mailed to the psychiatric facility where I was getting treatment in Europe. But I’d already left to come home for Dad’s funeral, so it only recently made its way to me in New York.

What does it say?

Why don’t you tell him? [soft dramatic music]


Signed by Victor. It’s dated just before the plane crash.

And?

Well, let’s see here. Vic is informing Philip that he’s made a new will and that he wishes that he– quoting here– “that he had the option to leave Titan to Philip.” But he can’t because he’s supposed to be dead.

I’m the rightful heir. And it’s only by happenstance that I’m not in charge this very minute.

Then why the hell didn’t you make this claim earlier?

As I said, I didn’t know about this letter until now.

He doesn’t really have a case, does he, Justin?

Well, it’s hard to say, but this is certainly enough to contest the transfer of Titan to Kristen.

Look, Philip, you just don’t really understand what’s going on here. Kristen has a serum that can– it can cure Sarah’s paralysis, but she won’t give it to us unless she gets Titan, and– this is my wife we’re talking about. I’m appealing to you as your brother. Please, you’ve got to drop this lawsuit. [dramatic music]

Sorry, Xander. Not a chance in hell.


So Dr. Rolf developed a serum that could cure Sarah’s paralysis. Kristen has offered to hand it over to Xander and Sarah in exchange for exonerating me. However, as it turns out, they had nothing to do with my release anyway.

Right. So is Kristen willing to stand by her offer?

She says that she’s making arrangements to hand the drug over to Xander. What? What?

It just seems so out of character of her, you know, to be so generous.

Yeah, well– [knocking] Yeah, well, Kristen, she’s been full of surprises lately.

Like this one. [ominous music]


Well, unfortunately for you, Sarah, Brady wouldn’t have made a credible witness either since he would have to admit that he was blackout drunk that night, anything that he thought he saw or heard just wouldn’t stand up in court, obviously.

OK, fine, then forget what Brady and I remembered. You confessed, Fiona. You admitted your guilt to me, to Xander, to Brady.

Aha, but not to the Salem PD. And since I didn’t tell the police that I was responsible for the accident and I denied confessing it to anyone else, I’m sure you can deduce that I am in the clear. [relaxed music]

Oh, my God.

So Stefan slept with that skank while you were in prison.

Yep.

And then you slept with his brother to get back at him.

[chuckles] Well, you know me. I had to even the score.

Yeah, I get that. [laughs] I don’t know, man. This is like an episode of “The Real Housewives.” [laughs] [somber music] Oh, I’m sorry. You’re still hurting, and I shouldn’t make jokes.

No, you shouldn’t. I am still hurting. And not only that–

Not only that, what?

I’m starting to have second thoughts about ending my marriage.

So what? You’re still in love with this guy?

Yeah, I guess I am, even after he betrayed me. Is that pathetic?

No, of course not. You can’t choose who you love. You know that. If you could, I would have had a much easier time of it growing up in Texas. As Mami always told me… [speaks Spanish]

Mm. The heart wants what it wants.

Right? And if your heart wants Stefan, there’s no sense in fighting that.

I don’t even know if he feels the same way. He could be completely done with me. He hired his own divorce lawyer, and I’m expecting papers any day now.

OK. Maybe when he, you know, sees the dotted line waiting for his signature, he’ll remember the beautiful, sexy, amazing woman that he’s been married to. And then he’ll forget how to sign his name. [laughs]


Yeah, maybe he will.


[groans] What was Stefan thinking? These divorce terms are much too generous.

Especially since the woman cheated on him with his own brother.

Well, maybe I can make a few adjustments.

Oh, better not. That might raise suspicions.

[groans] You’re right again, as usual. I’ll just sign the damn thing.

Uh, will there be no issue, you copying your son’s handwriting?

Forgery happens to be one of my great talents.

Oh. To write.

Thank you. Here we go, “Stefan O. DiMera.” Our son is free at last. [dramatic music] Cahoots.


[ominous music]

Shall I deliver it, Madame?

Oh, no, Ivan. Thank you. I’d like to do the honors.

Well, if you’re caught, Madame, you’re gonna get thrown right back in the prison.

Don’t worry. I’ll be very discreet. Now, you just take care of my son. [soft dramatic music]

Stefan’s wedding ring.

Oh. He won’t be needing this anymore, will he?


Some day, you’re gonna be very angry with me when you find out what I’ve done, and then you’ll realize it was the best thing I could do for you.

Madame, we should not linger.


Oh. I love you, my son. See you soon.


I hope your marriage works out, querida, if that’s what you really want.

It is. I do. I do want to work it out. And talking to you has helped me to see that.

Well, you know, I am an expert in matters of the heart, right? [laughter]

I wouldn’t go that far. But you did help me realize that I love Stefan, in spite of all.

When you love someone, it’s got to be in spite of all because we all have faults and we all make mistakes.

So true. But enough about my screwed-up life. I want to hear about you. You still haven’t told me why you came to Salem.

Well, in a nutshell, now that Mami’s gone, I figured I should do what I want for once. Follow my dreams instead of having them stepped on because you know how needy and complicated that woman is. I mean, God rest her soul. So I thought Salem would be a fresh start for me.

Does that mean you’re moving here?

That’s the plan. [laughs]

[laughs] Oh, my God, yes!

And it’s not too complicated since everything I own is in the back of that beat-up, old car in your driveway fresh from Corpus Christi.

In that case, you have to stay with me and Rafe.

I was hoping that you’d say that. [laughs] But do you have room for me? You think it’d be cool con tu hermano?

Ah, sí You’re family. We have plenty of room. And Rafe is gonna love the idea!

[laughs] Even if I’m still wearing his ring?

As long as you’re only borrowing it, I’m sure he’ll be cool.

[laughs]

We’re gonna have so much fun. We get to hang out all the time.

Well, not all the time. I still have to find a job and I’m not sure doing what yet.

Oh, my God. I have the best idea. Come work for me.


I’m sorry. Am I interrupting?

It’s OK. I need to get home and pack.

Oh, that’s right. You’re heading back to Paris.

I am now that my brother is free.

Thanks to you.

No, thanks to you being innocent. I need to get home to Nicole and Jude.

I know. I know. It’s been good having you around, and I’m so grateful for what you did for me.

No, I’m just happy it all worked out.

Yeah, again, thanks to you. I’m gonna miss you.

I’m gonna miss you too. But, hey, we’ll be in touch.

Miss you too.

Video chats.

Yeah, tons of them, absolutely. Yeah.

Kristen.

Eric. [sighs] Alone at last. [tense music]


I don’t understand. What happened to the woman that was so desperate to make amends with Xander, who would play with Victoria for hours and said that she loved me like a daughter? Was that all just a lie? [relaxed music]

No, Sarah. It was real.


I’d do anything to get that back.


I’m so terribly ashamed of myself, but I’m also somewhat self-aware. So I know that my bravado is just a façade. It’s just a way to cope. And my drinking, well, it does dull the pain of knowing that I have ruined everything, as I always do.


Sarah, wait.


I know I have no right to ask you this, but I was hoping you’d do me a favor.


Did you not hear what I just said? Sarah needs this serum. She’ll never walk again.

Look, I feel for Sarah. I really do. But for one thing, there’s no guarantee that experimental serum is gonna work. And even if it’s legit, do you really think it’s worth giving up a multibillion-dollar company?

Yes! That’s absolutely what I think. Put yourself in my shoes, Philip. This is my wife we’re talking about, the love of my life, the mother of my daughter. Have a heart. Think about what this would mean to me, mean to Sarah.

Look, the way I see it, you kind of brought this on yourself.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Well, let’s face it. The accident which paralyzed Sarah, it wouldn’t have happened if you hadn’t been naive about a woman who apparently treated you like crap when you were a kid and then abandoned you.

Watch where you’re going with this one.

I’m just saying. If you’d been paying more attention, maybe you would have realized that your mother was still a hopeless drunk before she mowed down your wife.

You son of a bitch.

So what brings you by? [soft dramatic music]

This. I got you a new car.

What? Why?

Well, I figured I was the one who had your old car crushed into a tiny, little cube, so…

Ah. Whoa, this car has a waiting list. I mean, I think it’s years long.

Well, you are going to be seeing a lot more of Rachel, and our daughter deserves to be driven in style, yes? Oh! It has an added bonus feature. It’s self-driving, just in case.

Kristen. You don’t have to worry about that because I’m sober and I’ve been going to meetings, OK?

Brady, I am so proud of you.

You’ve actually been in a very generous mood lately. Even Eric had to agree when I told him that you were willing to hand that drug over to Sarah.

Oh. Well, I mean, I haven’t handed it over yet.

Xander, come on! Let go. This isn’t helping.

Fine. [tense music]

Maybe you should just go and cool off, OK?

You’re not gonna get away with this, you little punk!

Whatever you say, brah!

Phil.

Phil, what? You can’t seriously think it’s a good idea for Xander to give away the company, to a DiMera no less?

Yes, I have my own reservations, but you can’t expect this to be easy for him. This isn’t just business. He’s doing it for his wife.

And I’m doing this for my father. You knew Victor just about better than anyone. So you must know that he’d be devastated to think we were giving up the company. So I’m gonna honor his memory by making sure that never happens.


You want me to work at Gabi Chic?

Yes. Javi, it’d be perfect. I just lost my personal assistant, and I desperately need to replace her.

What happened to the last one? You fire her?

Not exactly.

Oh, so she quit.

No.

All right, what’s the deal? Am I walking into a “Devil Wears Prada” type sitch?

[chuckles] No, it’s not like that. It’s just that Connie, my assistant, tried to kill me and Rafe, and now she’s in the loony bin where she belongs.

OK.

Anyway, it doesn’t matter. You have to work for me. Take the job. We’ll have a blast.

Will I get free stuff?

Of course, tons of freebies.

All right, it’s a deal. I’m in. [laughs] All right, now I’m gonna go get my stuff from the car. I’ll be right back. It’s addressed to you.

Oh.


It’s my divorce papers.

What the hell’s going on here? Ivan. Is that you?

It’s good to see you again, Mr. DiMera.

What the hell is going on? Why am I in here?

I apologize for the discomfort, but I’m just following your mother’s orders.

My mother’s or– My mother’s having me kidnapped. Where are we going?

Back to the motherland.

To the mother– Alamainia. Why?

So you can start a new life without Gabi Hernandez in it.

No. No. [grunts]


So why haven’t you given Sarah the drug? Kristen, you’re not going back on your word, are you?

No, no, no, no, no, of course not. [chuckles] I met with Xander just a little while ago, and I already gave him the first half of the serum.

Why not give him the whole thing?

Well, Rolf is putting the final touches on the other half. I’ll hand it over as soon as everything is, well, sorted out. [soft dramatic music]


Damn you, Philip. Damn you.


Hey. So glad you’re home. I need to talk to you about the meeting with Kristen.

Um, OK. But first, I– there’s something that you need to know. I just ran into Fiona.

What?

Yeah. She’s free. She’s not facing any charges.

How the hell is that even possible?

Um, I will explain it all, but she wanted me to give you this.


– Dear Xander, I’ve decided to leave Salem. I know I’ve made a terrible mess of things, and I don’t expect you to forgive me, but please know that I honestly did try to change for you. I wanted so badly to be a part of your life, a part of my granddaughter’s life. I just couldn’t quite pull it off in the end, obviously. Perhaps one day in the not-too-distant future, I’ll really change and become a person who’s worthy of your forgiveness, God willing. But even if that never happens, I want you to know that I do love you very much, and I always will, and I’m so proud of the man you’ve become. Love, Mum. [somber music]


You OK?

I’m fine. I just hate that she’s getting away with what she did to you. Nothing we can do about it now. At least she’s out of our lives now.

Mm-hmm.


So what happened with Kristen?

That’s what I need to talk to you about. [tense music]

How did it go?

As expected, Xander’s head exploded. He was counting on using Titan to get Sarah that miracle drug.

Ha, ha! Well, he’ll just have to find another way to help his invalid wife because soon Titan will belong to us.


He actually signed them.

Oh, Gabriella, I’m so sorry. Maybe you should call him. I mean, if he knew that you were having second thoughts, maybe he might admit to having them too.


No. He definitely made up his mind.


[grunts] You got to help me get out of here. I need to stay in town to fight for my marriage.

Madame thinks that’s a bad idea.

I don’t give a damn what she thinks. She can’t force me to get a divorce.

She already has.

The hell does that mean?

I think it’s best if you just relax and try to enjoy the ride.

No, no, no, no! Ivan, wait. Wait. You got to get me out of here. I need to get to Gabi and tell her that I love her, and I need her in my life. Ivan, no, no, no! I need to tell Gabi that I love her! You son of a bitch!

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Days Short Recap Friday, October 25, 2024

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Justin approached Xander to question him about turning Titan over to the DiMeras. Xander explained why he gave the company to Kristen. She wanted the company in exchange for a serum that would allow Sarah to walk again. Justin’s attitude changed, but he was worried. Xander reminded him that Victor gave him control of the company to do what he wanted with it. No one was going to change his mind about it. Sarah arrived and thought there was something that could be done. EJ presented Fiona with an offer. If she pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter, she would serve 10 years in prison. It’s the best deal he could give her. She declined his offer. He reminded her that she confessed and could spend her life in prison. Fiona denied confessing anything. Melinda arrived at the DiMera mansion with Stefan’s divorce papers. She assured him that everything he wanted was in the agreement. He would keep the mansion, the Bistro and his investments. Gabi would keep her company and receive a financial settlement. He accepted the arrangement. Melinda offered him a pen to sign the papers, but he hesitated. She encouraged him to sign the papers. Stefan thought she was trying to go after him now that he was getting divorced. Aggravated, she snatched the pen and said that he could do whatever he wanted. Rafe and Gabi talked about losing their aunt. They talked about their aunt being fond of Rafe. She left something for him in her will. He thought it was sad that she had a son, but she was closer to him. Gabi said that Rafe and their aunt believed in true love. She felt that she had true love with Stefan until their relationship ended.

Fiona told EJ that she didn’t remember confessing to anything. Melinda walked in the interrogation room and said her client was innocent. She demanded that he release Fiona. EJ informed Melinda that he had two witnesses without Fiona’s confession. Melinda told him that Sarah’s unreliable and Brady was an addict who didn’t remember who was driving the car. Putting him on notice, Melinda warned him that she planned to destroy him if he didn’t release Fiona. Fiona gave EJ a smug look. Sarah warned Xander that he was making a mistake giving Titan to Kristen. Xander couldn’t live with himself if he chose the company over her. She struggles with being paralyzed, but she could live a full life. Giving up his and Victoria’s futures to Kristen wasn’t an option. Xander countered by saying that Victoria’s birthright was her mother being happy and healthy. Victor wasn’t owed anything, but his wife deserved everything. While her wishes meant the world to him, Xander’s mind was made up. Kristen realized that Stefan’s mood was because of his divorce. He’s not sure he wanted a divorce since he’s still in love with Gabi. Kristen advised him to tear up the papers if he wasn’t sure he wanted the divorce. Gabi had a similar conversation with Rafe. She admitted to her brother that she was ready to divorce Stefan, but she wasn’t sure she wanted to anymore. Rafe advised her to think about it before going through with the divorce. Stefan and Gabi were thinking about each other. He realized he didn’t want the divorce anymore. EJ warned Melinda that she would pay. Melinda thought his threat was because he was a better lawyer. She wasn’t going to worry about his threats because he would have to explain to Paulina why he messed up another case. Sarah was shocked to see Fiona at the town square. Fiona informed her that she was a free woman. Stefan told Stefano’s portrait that he wasn’t giving up on his marriage. A masked man attacked him from behind. He put Stefan in a choke hold until he passed out. Kristen arrived at the Kiriakis mansion to give Xander the first dose of the serum. Sarah was going to need another dosage for it to work. Kristen would give him the other dosage when Xander’s shares of Titan were transferred to her. Xander was about to sign the papers when Justin came into the room. He said that someone filed an injunction stopping the transfer. Everyone wondered who did it when Philip walked in the room.

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Kristen sits in the town square and calls Xander, who asks what she wants. Kristen reminds him that she holds Sarah’s fate in her hands and asks if he’s ready for their meeting. Xander says he’s ready as he’ll ever be. Kristen talks about how they both benefit from this deal while Xander complains about Kristen getting her hands on the Kiriakis empire.

EJ confronts Fiona in the interrogation room. Fiona asks if he’s enjoying toying with her. EJ informs her that he’s presenting her with the best deal she will ever get, so he suggests she take it if she doesn’t want to spend the rest of her life in prison.

Stefan has a drink in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion as Melinda enters. Melinda informs Stefan that she has drawn up his divorce papers as requested, so once they are signed, sealed, and delivered, Gabi will be out of his life for good.

Gabi goes to Rafe’s home and brings him lunch but Rafe says he’s not hungry. Gabi asks if he’s okay as he looks like someone died. Rafe responds that someone did.

Kristen asks if Xander is having second thoughts, reminding him that securing Dr. Rolf’s serum to treat Sarah’s spinal cord injury is the only way she will ever have the chance to walk again. Xander assures that he’s well aware of the stakes. Kristen tells him that she will be by to sign the papers and seal the deal then as she hangs up. Justin then walks in to the living room and asks Xander if this is some kind of sick joke. Justin reveals that all family members were informed of what he’s planning to do and questions if he’s seriously planning on turning over Victor’s legacy to the DiMeras.

Melinda tells Stefan not to worry about Gabi leaving him with nothing as the agreement is as they discussed where Stefan will keep the DiMera Mansion, the Bistro, and his assets while Gabi will retain ownership of Gabi Chic and a generous financial settlement. Stefan remarks that it sounds pretty cut and dry. Melinda points out that he wanted a nice clean break. Melinda adds that after he signs, she will take them to Gabi to sign and then she will file with the court and their marriage will be over. Stefan goes to sign but hesitates, so Melinda asks if there’s a problem with the terms. Stefan says the terms are fine, so Melinda questions what he’s waiting for.

Rafe reveals to Gabi that their aunt Hilda passed away to cancer and shows her a letter from their uncle. Gabi says it sounds like she passed peacefully in her sleep and reads that they already had the funeral. Gabi says it’s too bad as she would’ve liked to have gone to Texas to pay her respects. Rafe mentions their brother Dario was in no position to go. Gabi questions when they lost touch with that part of the family as they used to be so close. Gabi says she still thinks about them all the time. Rafe says they clearly still think about them too and reveals a box that their aunt left for him in her will. Gabi encourages him to open it. Rafe opens it to find their aunt’s engagement ring inside. Gabi remembers admiring it when she was a little girl. Rafe reads the letter that came with it where she said she knows Rafe has not been lucky in love but she wanted him to find the right woman and give her this ring with her blessing. Gabi talks about Hilda and Rafe being kindred spirits, cut from the same cloth and notes that they both believed in true love. Gabi brings up thinking that she had found that in Stefan, but now it’s over between them forever.

Melinda tells Stefan to sign the damn papers but Stefan says he needs a minute to process it. Melinda argues that he should’ve processed before he had her draw up divorce papers. Stefan questions her rush and asks if she thinks she’ll finally get her shot once he’s divorced. Melinda remarks that Stefan is more full of himself than EJ. Stefan apologizes and says it was a joke. Melinda tells Stefan to take all the time he needs as she couldn’t care less if he signs or not. Melinda then storms out of the mansion and runs in to Kristen coming home. Melinda warns Kristen that Stefan is in a particularly foul mood. Kristen tells her that no one can rain on her parade today and asks if she drew up her documents. Melinda confirms that she did and says she doesn’t know how she pulled this off but Mr. Shin and the board are very excited. Kristen declares that once Xander signs Titan over to her, DiMera Enterprises will be unstoppable.

Justin complains to Xander that Victor would be turning over in his grave if his own son turns over his life’s work to the daughter of his biggest enemy. Xander says to let him roll then. Justin questions why he’s doing this. Xander admits that Kristen has a serum that will cure Sarah’s paralysis courtesy of Dr. Rolf which shocks Justin. Justin realizes it makes a lot more sense then. Xander wishes there was another way to help Sarah but they haven’t found it yet. Justin says he’s sympathetic to his problem. Xander doesn’t care about his counsel and declares it’s his decision to make not Justin’s, because Victor gave Titan to him to do with it what he chooses. Xander is choosing to trade Titan for the serum and there’s nothing anyone can do or say to change his mind. Sarah then comes in and says maybe there is something she can say.

EJ tells Fiona that the deal is the same as Brady’s, if she pleads guilty to attempted vehicular manslaughter, he will recommend she gets 10 years in prison. Fiona mocks that but EJ repeats that it’s the best deal she’s ever going to get and warns that she could be looking at twice that, so she’d be wise to sign and they can bring this matter to a close. Fiona hands it back to EJ without signing and says she regrets wasting his time, but she’s not signing a damn thing. EJ warns her that if he takes this to trial, she will likely die in a cell alone in prison. Fiona argues that he’s presuming she’s found guilty. EJ says he’s not presuming when she confessed to the crime, but Fiona claims not to know what he’s talking about as she never confessed to anything. Fiona refuses to admit to anything that EJ thinks he can charge her with. EJ doesn’t know what game she’s playing, but assures it will not work. Fiona responds that she’s certain it will work. EJ acknowledges that she did not formally confess to the police but she said to Xander and Sarah that she was behind the wheel of the car that mowed down Sarah and also came clean to Brady, who she framed for her crime. Fiona claims not to remember any of those conversations. EJ says he’s dealt with his fair share of remorseless and despicable people and she’s right up there with the worst of them. Melinda walks in and tells EJ to spare them his righteous indignation about moral superiority. EJ questions what she’s doing here. Melinda then reveals that she is representing Fiona which EJ questions. EJ asks if she doesn’t already have her hands full helping Kristen run DiMera in to the ground. Melinda responds that he will find out soon that Kristen is doing quite well running DiMera, but her contract allows her to take on cases on the side and calls EJ a misogynist for railroading Fiona. EJ questions Melinda as to how Fiona is being railroaded. Melinda argues that Fiona is being accused of a crime she didn’t commit and she’s innocent, so she demands her release immediately.

Justin decides he will leave Xander and Sarah to talk so he exits. Sarah tells Xander that Justin is right that he can’t do this as it would be a huge mistake to hand over Titan to Kristen DiMera. Xander asks Sarah to understand that he’s doing this for her but Sarah says she doesn’t. Sarah argues that Victor left Xander his company because he saw himself in him and if he was alive, it would kill him to see Xander hand it over to that viper. Xander argues that if it were Maggie, Victor would go through Hell and back to save her. Sarah argues that she’s not dying, so it’s not like they need the serum to save her life. Sarah says she had accepted the fact that she will never walk again and she will live with that. Xander knows how hard she’s tried to accept it, but he also sees what a struggle it is for her. Xander says he couldn’t live with himself if he knew there was something he could do to end her struggles. Sarah admits she’s struggled and she’s suffered, but she counts her blessings that the accident didn’t take her life. Sarah says she is lucky to have the love and support of Xander, Victoria, and Maggie. Sarah talks about getting stronger every day and how she can live a full life while disabled. Sarah insists that Xander does not have to do this and pleads with him to call Kristen to tell her that the deal is off and he’s changed his mind.

Kristen enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and questions Stefan about his long face. Stefan claims he’s fine. Kristen argues that he’s in a terrible mood because of his impending divorce. Kristen asks if Gabi is taking him for all he’s worth. Stefan says she’s not so Kristen asks what the problem is. Stefan responds that the problem is, he’s not sure he wants a divorce.

Rafe asks Gabi where things stand between her and Stefan. Gabi informs Rafe that Stefan told her he wanted to file for divorce and hired Melinda Trask to draw up the papers. Rafe notes that Melinda is a shark. Gabi says so is her lawyer, but she’s not worried about that. Rafe states that it won’t be long then until her marriage is over. Gabi guesses that’s right. Rafe notices that she doesn’t seem too happy about that but he thought she wanted out. Gabi says she did, so Rafe asks if that’s changed. Rafe questions if Gabi is done with Stefan or if she wants him back. Gabi knows she’s the one who called the end of their marriage but she can’t help but wonder if she made the wrong decision. Rafe calls it understandable that she feels conflicted about ending her marriage as she went into it hoping it would be til death do them part as they were raised to believe marriage is a sacred bond. Gabi points out that Stefan was the one to break their vows and she was so hurt and angry when she found out that he slept with Ava while she was in prison that all she wanted to do was hurt him back when she slept with EJ. Gabi adds that she’s not telling Rafe anything he doesn’t already know. Rafe responds that he is getting the impression that she’s not sure if she wants to end her marriage to Stefan. Gabi guesses she’s not sure of that either. Gabi acknowledges that Stefan seemed so sad the last time they spoke, so she’s not sure this is what he really wants either.

Kristen questions if Stefan is seriously considering staying with Gabi after she slept with EJ. Stefan argues that she only did that to get back at him for sleeping with Ava while she was in prison which was a one time, stupid, drunken mistake. Kristen guesses that Stefan is still in love with Gabi. Stefan admits he never stopped loving her for one second. Kristen remarks that she knows all about not being able to move on from an ex. Kristen declares that if Stefan is not 100% sure that he and Gabi are done, he should tear up the divorce papers and get his wife back. Kristen then exits.

Sarah tells Xander that he can’t hand over his family business to Kristen. Xander argues that she doesn’t understand but Sarah says she knows more than anyone what it meant for him to finally be acknowledged by Victor. Sarah says that she’s the one who has to live in the wheelchair and asks if what she wants matters. Xander argues that it’s about Victoria too. Sarah questions the cost and says she won’t watch him turn over his birthright to Kristen. Xander argues that Victoria needs Sarah healthy and happy. Xander states that he owes Victor nothing while he owes Sarah everything. Xander talks about wanting Victor’s approval for years but then he met Sarah, who saw him for who he is and loved him freely while his own father couldn’t love him while he was alive. Xander feels that Titan doesn’t measure up to Sarah’s love and their life together. Xander tells Sarah that he’s sorry as her wishes do matter, but his mind is made up that when Kristen arrives, he is giving her Titan in exchange for the serum to help her walk again.

EJ reminds Melinda that Fiona ran over Sarah and left her to die, leaving her paralyzed. EJ declares there is no way in hell that he is allowing Fiona to walk out, mentioning that she confessed which she denies. EJ argues that he has two eye witnesses in Sarah and Brady, who both can identify Fiona as the driver of the car that struck Sarah that night. EJ adds that both are willing to testify in open court. Melinda argues that they know that won’t get him a conviction.

Gabi asks Rafe about his physical therapy appointment this afternoon. Rafe points out that she did not answer his question as to if she’s ready to end her marriage to Stefan. Gabi admits that she thought she was, but she’s not sure. Rafe advises Gabi to give herself time, get out of her head, and listen to her heart and then she will know what to do. Rafe then exits for physical therapy. Gabi looks at the engagement ring their aunt left for Rafe and thinks back to being together with Stefan.

Stefan sits in the living room and thinks back to being together with Gabi. Stefan then tosses the divorce papers aside and says to hell with the papers.

EJ assures Melinda that he has a strong case to make against Fiona, so they’ll just have to let it play out and let the jury decide. EJ adds that if she seriously thinks any of them won’t be sympathetic to Sarah when she testifies from her wheelchair, then she’s less of an attorney than he thought. Melinda argues that EJ seems to be forgetting that Sarah has also changed her story multiple times, making her a not so credible witness while Brady is an addict who has been accused of killing his uncle in a drunken rage and throwing him in to the river. EJ reminds her that Brady’s uncle Philip faked his own death and framed Brady, much like Fiona did. Melinda argues that Brady’s testimony in this case will bring up reasonable doubt and points out that he’s also changed his story. EJ argues that Brady will testify that he woke up in the passenger’s seat, next to Fiona who was behind the wheel and to the fact that she said she just hit someone. Melinda tells EJ that when the jury hears the testimony of his unreliable witnesses, they will acquit Fiona immediately. Melinda says if he wants to take it to trial, she will take great pleasure in tearing up their testimony and EJ’s tainted legal reputation. Melinda advises EJ to do himself a favor, save the city the expense and save himself the embarrassment by cutting Fiona loose now.

Sarah appreciates everything Xander said and knows his heart is in the right place and that he’s doing this for her, but she cannot believe he’s giving Kristen what she wants without a fight. Kristen then arrives and asks if somebody said her name. Sarah questions how she could do this, arguing that Kristen has no conscience. Kristen doesn’t understand why she’s so angry when it’s great for them and calls it a mutually beneficial business transaction. Sarah calls it trading her ability to walk for her husband and daughter’s birthright. Sarah remarks that Stefano must be so proud of her looking up from Hell. Kristen tells her that she’s welcome as Sarah then leaves the room. Kristen tells Xander that Sarah will thank her when she can walk and asks if they have a deal or not.

After Fiona is released, EJ warns Melinda that she will pay for this. Melinda calls herself a better lawyer than him and says she won’t worry about his threats because he will be too busy explaining to Paulina how he let another case slip through his fingers. Melinda then exits, leaving EJ in frustration.

Sarah runs in to Fiona in the town square and questions what she is doing out of jail. Fiona reveals the district attorney dropped the charges and declares that she is now a free woman, shocking Sarah.

Somebody shows up at the door of Rafe’s house. Gabi thinks it’s Stefan but opens the door, surprised by who she sees.

Stefan talks to the portrait of Stefano about how Stefano never gave up on anything or anyone he ever wanted. Stefan likes to think he has that fighting spirit in him and declares that for that reason, he is not giving up on his marriage to Gabi and he’s going to fight for the woman he loves. Someone in a mask wearing all black then appears from behind and chokes Stefan out.

Kristen tells Xander not to get too excited, reminding him that there is a second vial that has to be combined with the first before Sarah can walk again. Xander asks when they get the second vial. Kristen says once his Titan shares are transferred to her and tells him to sign. Justin then walks in to stop him. Xander tells Justin not to try and talk him out of this now. Justin reveals that someone has filed an injunction, prohibiting the transfer of Xander’s Titan stock to Kristen. Kristen asks Xander what the hell is going on. Xander asks Justin who filed the injunction, arguing that it would have to a family member and it can’t be Alex since he’s not Victor’s son. Philip Kiriakis then enters and declares that he is!

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]


[phone ringing]

What do you want, Kristen?

Is that any way to talk to the person who has the fate of your dear, sweet Sarah in her hands? I am calling to see if you’re ready for our meeting this afternoon.

As ready as I’ll ever be.

Oh, come on, Xander. I mean, there’s no need to be pouty. I mean, we’re both benefiting from this deal greatly. I mean, you’re getting a miraculous revolutionary serum, which will enable your paralyzed wife to walk again. And I am–

And you’re getting your grubby, grasping DiMera claws on the Kiriakis empire.

Mm-hmm. [laughs]


[birds squawking] [phone ringing]

Ah, Ms. Cook, there you are. But then again, where else would you be? I brought you a coffee. Sorry it’s not an Irish coffee, which I’m sure you would prefer. But then again, alcohol is what got you into this mess in the first place.

Are you enjoying toying with me, D.A. DiMera?

No, not at all. In fact, I know Christmas is still a few months away, but I come bearing gifts.

What’s this?

This is the best deal you’re ever going to get. So unless you want to spend the rest of your natural life in prison, I suggest you take it. [tense music]

Ooh. We having a liquid lunch today?

This? No, this–this is an Italian herbal liqueur, one, from what I’ve heard, my old man grew quite fond of. Can I interest you in a pour?

Uh, it’s a bit early for me, thanks. As requested, I’ve drawn up your divorce papers. Once these are signed, sealed, and delivered, Gabi Hernandez will be out of your life for good. [soft dramatic music]


[door clicks open]

I brought you lunch.

I’m not hungry.

Rafe, the doctor says that you need to take your pain meds with food. Are you okay? You look like someone died.

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


Surely you’re not having second thoughts, Xander. But if you are, perhaps I should remind you that securing Dr. Rolf’s serum to treat Sarah’s spinal cord injury is the only way that she will ever have the chance to walk again.

I’m well aware of the stakes here, Kristen.

Good. Well, then I will be by to sign the papers and seal the deal. Mm? [tense music] [phone beeps]

Is this some kind of sick joke?

So you’ve heard the news.

Of course I heard. All family members were informed of what you’re planning to do. Tell me, please, that this isn’t true. Tell me you’re not seriously planning to turn over Victor’s legacy to the DiMeras.


If you’re worried about Gabi leaving you nothing but the lint in your pockets, don’t be. The agreement is just as we discussed. You will keep the mansion, the Bistro, and any and all stocks and bonds and diversified investments, while your soon-to-be ex-wife will retain sole ownership of Gabi Chic and receive a generous financial settlement.

Sounds pretty cut and dry.

Well, that’s what you wanted, right? A nice, clean break? [soft dramatic music]

Yeah. That’s what I wanted.

After you sign these, I’ll get them to Gabi. And after I have her signature, I’ll follow up with the court. And then your marriage will be over.


Is there a problem with the terms?

The terms are fine.

So what are you waiting for?


[sighs]

Tía Hilda died? Ay, Dios mío. When?

Just last week. It’s all in Tío Gabriel’s letter. Her cancer came back, and she didn’t want to say anything to anyone.

Poor Tío. [somber music] Sounds like she passed away peacefully in her sleep.

Yeah.

And they already had the funeral.

In Corpus Christi. They kept it small, just immediate family.

It’s too bad. I would have liked to gone down to Texas to pay my respects to Papi’s brother– since he’s God knows where.

Yep. And Dario is in no position to go.

Mami told me she named me after Tío Gabriel because he has such a good heart.

Yeah.

Rafe, when did we lose touch with that part of the family? We used to be so close.

Yeah. I know.

I still think about them all the time– list them in my prayers every night.

Well, clearly, they still think about us too. Tía Hilda left me this in her will.

I’m not surprised. You were always her favorite.

Not really. It’s just–she liked me because I made her laugh.

Yeah, we all tried to make her laugh. You were the only one who could.

Yeah, well, it’s just because I’m funnier than you all are.

Oh, and more full of yourself than any of us.

Correct.

[laughs] What are you waiting for? Open it up and find out what Tía left you.


Hurry up. I want to see.

Okay, hold your horses, Miss Impatient.

Ooh, a ring box. Is that what I think it is? [soft dramatic music]


Tía Hilda’s engagement ring.

Oh, my.


I remember admiring this when I was a little girl. All the cousins wanted to wear it. [laughs] We used to beg her to let us try it on, but she said it wouldn’t leave her finger until the day she died.

Yeah. “QueridoRafael, I know that you have not “been lucky in love, sobrino. Those gringas do not appreciate you the way you deserve.”

[laughs]

She’s right about that. “I hope this ring will bring you “the kind of lasting affection that I shared “with your Tío Gabriel. “And when you find the right woman– “which I know you will do– “I want you to give her my ring with my eternal blessing. Con mucho cariño,Tía Hilda.”

That is so sweet. You were like the son Tía never had.

Yeah. Which is kind of sad because she does have a son.

Yeah, but you and Tía Hilda were kindred spirits. What is it that she used to say?

“Cortados por el mismo patrón.

Si.

Si.

Cut from the same cloth.

Yeah.

And, like you, Tía really believed in “amor verdadero.

True love.

Mm. Not that we all don’t believe in that and want that.

Yeah.


I thought I had finally found mi amor verdaderoin Stefan. But now– now it’s over between us forever.


Sign the damn papers, Stefan.

I need a minute. This is the end of a marriage we’re talking about here, not some timeshare in the Florida Keys. So please, if you’ll allow me a few seconds, I need to process.

You should have done your processing before you had me draw up divorce papers.

What’s going on here, Melinda, huh? You think as soon as this ink dries on that paper and my divorce from Gabi is final, you’re gonna finally get your shot?

[laughs] Wow. You know, I didn’t think it was possible, but you are even more full of yourself than your brother EJ.

Look, Melinda, I– I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It was a joke, and it was uncalled for.

You know what, it’s not funny. You know, take your time. Take all the time you need. Sign, don’t sign. I couldn’t care less. The billable hours are the same. [tense music]


I suggest you gird your loins before going in there.

Oh, why is that?

Because your brother, Stefan, is in a particularly foul mood.

Oh. Well, I appreciate the heads up. Nothing and no one is going to rain on my parade today. [chuckles] Did you draw up the documents for my meeting this afternoon?

I sure did. And I don’t know how you made this happen, but it is quite the coup. Shin and the Board are very excited.

Well, they should be because once Xander Kiriakis signs these papers, transferring control of Titan Industries to moi… [laughs] DiMera Enterprises will be unstoppable.

Uncle Vic must be rolling over in his grave– his own son, handing over his life’s work to Stefano DiMera’s demented daughter.

Let him roll then.

Xander, why are you doing this? What does Kristen have on you?

What Kristen has is a serum that will cure Sarah’s paralysis. She’ll walk again.

What? Seriously?

Courtesy of Dr. Wilhelm Rolf.

Oh. Well, this makes a lot more sense then.

I thought it might. God knows I wish– I wish there was another way to help Sarah, but we haven’t found it.

Look, I certainly am sympathetic to your problem. But as legal counsel–

I don’t care about your counsel right now, Justin. This isn’t your decision to make. It’s mine. Victor gave Titan to me to do with as I choose, and I choose to trade it for this serum. There’s nothing you or anyone else can say that will change my mind.

Maybe there is. Maybe there’s something that I can say. [soft dramatic music]


It’s the same exact deal I offered to Brady Black. You plead guilty to attempted vehicular manslaughter for causing the drunken hit-and-run that robbed your daughter-in-law of the use of her legs, and I’ll recommend to the judge that you serve ten years in prison.

Ten years? Is that all?

As I said, Ms. Cook, this is the best deal you’re ever going to get. You could be looking at twice that time, if not more. So you’d be wise to sign here and here so we can bring this matter to a close. [ominous music]


What do you think you’re doing?

I regret wasting your time and the resources of the good people of Salem, but I am not signing a damn thing.


You realize, if I take this to trial, you’ll likely die alone in a cell inside Statesville Prison?

You’re presuming I’ll be found guilty.

There’s no presumption involved. Your conviction is a certainty if you confessed to the crime.

I don’t know what you’re talking about. I never confessed to anything.


You’re saying that you did not confess to plowing into Sarah Kiriakis while driving under the influence?

That’s right. I never admitted to that, nor will I admit to anything else you think you can charge me with. [tense music]


I don’t know what game you’re playing here, Ms. Cook, but I assure you, it will not work.

But you see, I’m certain that it will work, D.A. DiMera.

Ms. Cook… [clears throat] though you did not formally confess to the police, you stated to your son and his wife that you were behind the wheel of the car that mowed Sarah Horton down like a stray blade of grass. You also came clean to Brady Black, the man you framed for your crime. Yeah. Brady did tell us about the little talk you two had downstairs in holding.

You know, I’m sorry, but I don’t recall having any of the aforementioned conversations.

I have dealt with my fair share of contemptible, remorseless, despicable people sitting in that very chair. And you, Ms. Cook, are right up there with the worst of them.

Ugh, please, EJ, spare us your righteous indignation because when it comes to moral superiority, you are standing on a house of cards.

Trask, what are you doing here?

I’m here to stop you from badgering this woman without the benefit of counsel. Fiona, don’t say another word.

You’re representing this sociopath?

Mm-hmm.

Don’t you already have your hands full helping my sister run my family’s business into the ground?

Kristen’s doing quite well as DiMera’s CEO, which you will find out soon. But I’ll remind you that my contract allows me to take outside clients, especially poor, defenseless women who are being railroaded by patriarchal misogynists.

Okay. I’ll choose to ignore the insults. But I will give you the opportunity to argue the merits of your wholly baseless accusation. How is Ms. Cook being railroaded?

It’s simple. My client is being accused of a crime she didn’t commit. She’s innocent, so I demand her release immediately.


I’ll leave you two to talk.

Justin’s right. You can’t do this.

Sarah, sweetheart, I–

No, it would be such a huge mistake to hand over Titan to Kristen DiMera.

Sarah, please, come on. Listen to me. Just tell me you understand that I’m doing this for you.

I don’t understand. I don’t. Victor left you his company because he saw himself in you. If your father was alive, it would kill him to see you hand it over to that viper.

You’re absolutely right. But you’re also right when you say that Victor saw himself in me. And we both know that if– if it was Maggie’s health that–that was at risk, Victor would move heaven and Earth. He would go to hell and back to save her, wouldn’t he?

Yeah, he would. But I am not dying. And it’s not like we need this serum to save my life. Love… you know that I have accepted the fact that I will never walk again. And I’m gonna live with that.

Darling… I know how hard you’ve tried to do just that– to learn to live with it, to accept that you’ll never walk again. And I’ve seen the brave face that you put on for me and for everyone else. But no matter how courageous you are, I– I also see what a struggle it is for you. So I couldn’t live with myself if I knew that there was– if there was something that I could do to end that struggle, to end your suffering, and instead I just chose to cling on to some empire.

Yes, I’ve struggled. And I have suffered. And I count my blessings that that accident didn’t take my life. And I have– I have so much love and support from you and my mom and our daughter. I am lucky in so many ways. And I’m getting stronger every single day. As a doctor, I’ve seen people with disabilities go on and live full, vibrant lives. And I know that I can be one of those people. Baby, you do not have to do this. Please, just call Kristen, and tell that blackmailing bitch that the deal is off and you’ve changed your mind. [soft dramatic music] Please.


What is with the long face, little brother?

I’m fine.

No, you’re not. You’re in a terrible mood, and I assume it’s because of your impending divorce. Is Gabi taking you for all you’re worth?

The settlement’s fair.

Well, then what’s the problem?

The problem is… I’m not sure I want a divorce. [suspenseful music]


So where exactly do things stand between you and Stefan?

Well… he told me he wanted to file for divorce, then hired Melinda Trask to draw up the papers.

Trask is a shark.

So is my lawyer. I’m not worried about that.

All right. So it won’t be long until your marriage is over. [somber music]


Right, I guess.

But you don’t seem too happy about that. I thought you wanted out.

I did.

So has that changed? Are you done with Stefan? Or do you want him back?

I know I’m the one who called the time of death in our marriage, but… I can’t help but wonder if I made the right decision. [somber music]


Now, Gabi… it’s understandable that you feel conflicted about ending your marriage. Why wouldn’t you? You went into it hoping that it would be like Tía Hilda and Tío Gabriel’s– till death do us part. Now, we were raised to believe that marriage is a sacred bond.

Yeah.

Yeah.

But Stefan was the one to break our vows. I was so hurt and so angry when I found out he slept with Ava while I was rotting away in Statesville. All I wanted to do was hurt him back… by sleeping with his brother. [sighs] Not telling you anything you don’t already know?

No, you’re not. But I am getting the impression that you are not sure you want to end your marriage to Stefan.

No. I guess I’m not sure of that either. And Stefan seemed so sad the last time we spoke. I’m not sure this is what he really wants either.


Are you seriously considering staying married to Gabi after she slept with our brother?

Gabi only slept with EJ to get back at me for sleeping with Ava, which was a one-time, stupid, drunken mistake.

Yes, it was. But you’re still in love with Gabi. [soft dramatic music]


I never stopped loving her. Nope. Not for one second.

Well, I mean, who am I to judge? Lord knows I– I know all about not being able to move on from an ex. You know what? To hell with those divorce papers. If you are not % sure that you and Gabi are done, then tear them up, hmm? And get your wife back.


You can’t hand over your family business to Kristen.

Sarah, you just– you don’t understand.

I do understand. I know better than anyone what it meant to you to finally be acknowledged by Victor.

Even though he couldn’t bring himself to do it until he died.

Hey.

I am the one who will spend the rest of my life in this chair if you don’t make a deal with the devil. Doesn’t what I want matter?

Of course what you want matters, darling. It’s–it’s just, I’m not only doing this for you. I’m doing it for Victoria too. Don’t you want to be able to run and play with her, to walk her to school on her first day of kindergarten, to stand and cheer when she graduates high school? Don’t you want to go back to work and not in this wheelchair? [somber music]

Of course I want all of those things.

And I want those things for you.

Yes, but at what cost? I’m not just gonna sit and watch you hand over your birthright– Victoria’s birthright– to Kristen.

Victoria’s birthright is not Titan. It’s you– you, healthy and happy. I owe Victor nothing. I owe you everything.

Xander–

Darling, for years, all I cared about was earning Victor’s approval, finding my rightful place at Titan. But then I met you. And you saw me for– for who I am, and you gave me your love freely. And all you ever wanted from me was honesty. Whereas my own father couldn’t bring himself to love me while he was alive. And everything he left for me after he died– well, it doesn’t measure up to what you’ve given me in our life together. So I’m sorry, darling. Your wishes do matter to me, but my mind’s made up. When Kristin gets here, I’m– I’m going to give her Titan– lock, stock, and barrel– in exchange for the serum that can help you walk again.


Melinda, need I remind you that your client ran over Sarah Kiriakis and left her to die? That poor woman is paralyzed. She will never walk again. So there is no way in hell I am allowing Ms. Cook to walk out of here. I mean, the woman confessed, for God’s sake.

I did no such thing.

Fine. I don’t need a confession. I have two eyewitnesses– the victim and Brady Black. And both Sarah and Brady can positively identify you were the one who drove the car that struck her that night and are both willing to testify to that fact in open court.

EJ, that testimony and $ might get you bus fare to Chicago, but it most certainly won’t get you a conviction. You know it, and I know it. [dramatic music]


Don’t you have a physical therapy appointment this afternoon?

Oh, come on. You know I do. You’ve been more on top of my rehab schedule than I have. But you have not answered my question. Are you ready to end your marriage to Stefan? [soft dramatic music]

I thought I was. But if I’m being honest, I’m not sure.

Yeah. Well, do you want some advice from someone Tía Hilda calls “unlucky in love?”

Sure.

Okay. Give yourself the time that you need. Get out of your head, and listen to your heart. And then… you will know what to do.


[tender music]


Hey.

[panting]

“Whatever else there is… “means nothing much, you see, because you are everything to me.”

So beautiful.


Happy anniversary, my darling.

Happy anniversary, mi amor.


I’ve been dreaming about this for months.

So have I. – Thank you. I know I’ve been trying to push you away, and it feels really good to have you here with me.

I will always be here for you whenever you need me.

Promise?

I promise.

Make love to me, Stefan.


[sighs]


You know what, Melinda? To hell with your damn papers.

I am certain, Ms. Trask, that I have a strong case to make against your client. So we’ll just have to let the process play itself out, let a jury decide. But if you seriously think that any one of a dozen of your client’s peers will be unsympathetic to Dr. Sarah Horton Kiriakis, the granddaughter of the pillars of our community, the loving mother of an adorable one-year-old, when she wheels herself into court to testify to the fact that her lush of a mother-in-law ran her over, then you are less of an attorney than I first thought.

If anyone is less of an attorney here, it’s you, Elvis, because you seem to be forgetting that Sarah Kiriakis has also changed her story about what happened that night multiple times, making her, well, a not-so-credible witness. And as for Brady Black, the man’s an addict, obviously, and has been accused of, among other things, killing his uncle in a drunken rage and throwing him into the river.

If you’re referring to his Uncle Philip, the lunatic who faked his own death and then framed Brady, much in the same way that your client did.

Be that as it may, Brady Black’s testimony in this case is certain to offer reasonable doubt after reasonable doubt. The man was so intoxicated on the night of the accident that he even believed that he was driving the car. You see, he has changed his story also. So how can anyone be certain that he wasn’t really the person who hit Sarah?

You know he didn’t do it.

[scoffs]

Brady will testify that he woke up in the passenger seat of the car next to Fiona, who was behind the wheel. And he will also testify to the fact that she said that she had just hit someone.

Do you even hear yourself, EJ? When a jury hears the testimony of your two wholly unreliable witnesses, they will not even deliberate. They will acquit my client immediately. But hey, you want to take this to trial, be my guest. I will take great pleasure in tearing apart their testimony and your already tainted legal reputation. I’ll rip it to shreds. So do yourself a favor. Save the City of Salem the expense. Save yourself the embarrassment, and cut Fiona loose now.


I appreciate everything you said. I really do. I know that your heart is in the right place and that you’re doing this for me. But I cannot believe that you are giving Kristen what she wants without a fight.

[gasps] Did somebody say my name?

Kristen, how could you do this? You know what? That’s a really, really stupid question. You have no conscience. I know that better than anyone.

Sarah, I really don’t understand why you’re so angry about this. I mean, this is great for you, great for me. I am here to make a mutually beneficial business transaction.

Mm-hmm. Is that what you call trading my ability to walk with my husband and daughter’s birthright? God, your father must be so proud of you, looking up at you from the bowels of hell.

Oh, I’m gonna take that as a thank-you. So I’m just gonna say, you’re welcome. [tense music]


Move.

She is going to thank me, Xander, when she can walk. Now, do we have a deal or not?


[suspenseful music] * *

You’ll pay for this, Trask.

For what? Being a better lawyer than you are? Oh, I’m not gonna waste a second worrying about your threats of retribution because you are going to be so busy explaining to Mayor Price how you let yet another case slip through your fingers. Ciao.


[sighs]

Fiona?

Oh, hello, Sarah. [tense music]

What are you doing out of jail?

Oh, the D.A. dropped the charges. Your mother-in-law is now a free woman.


[knocking on door]

Stefan. Oh, my God.

You know, from what I hear… you never gave up on anything or anyone you ever wanted. I am your son, after all. I’d like to think I have that fighting spirit in me. And for that reason, I am not giving up on my marriage to Gabi. No, no. [soft dramatic music] I’m gonna fight for the woman that I love.


Yeah. [grunting] [dramatic music]


Well, I wouldn’t get too excited about that. I mean, there is a second vial, and it needs to be combined with that one to actually heal Sarah’s spinal injury. It’s just in case you tried to renege on the terms of our deal.

So when do we get the second vial?

Once your shares of Titan Industries are successfully transferred to me. [laughs] Now… [clears throat] Do you need a pen, Xander?

No, I’ve got one. Let’s get this over with.

I wouldn’t bother signing those, Xander.

Don’t try and talk me out of this now, Justin.

No, that’s not why I’m here. I’m here to let you both know that someone has filed an injunction prohibiting the transfer of Xander’s Titan stock to you. [dramatic music]

What the hell is going on, Xander?

Your guess is as good as mine. Justin, who filed the injunction? It’d have to be a family member, but–well, it can’t have been Alex. We all know he’s not Victor’s son.

But I am.


Philip.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, October 23, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Bonnie went to see Abe and told him she had someone in mind to play the character of Regan. Abe wondered who she had in mind. Bonnie suggested Chloe’s sister Joy. Abe said she wasn’t on his audition list. Bonnie said she came from New York and was talented. When Abe asked if Joy had experience, Bonnie reminded him that he took a chance on her when she didn’t have experience. Abe said he didn’t want any additional problems. Bonnie said there wouldn’t be any problems. He decided to give Joy a chance. Chanel went to Alex’s apartment. They talked about Stephanie and whether or not they want a relationship. While they were talking, Abe sent Chanel a text needing to see her. She asked Alex to pick up Johnny’s cake and not to let Johnny find out. Stephanie and Paulina had a meeting to go over Paulina’s speech. Leo showed up and told them there was an emergency. He said there was a sex scandal on Body and Soul and he needed Stephanie. Paulina said the show hasn’t been on the air yet. Leo said that was why he needed Stephanie to put a stop to it. Stephanie wanted to know what was going on. Leo said he heard that Alex was having sex with one of his co-stars. Paulina said she hoped it wasn’t her daughter. Leo said he wasn’t suggesting Chanel, Bonnie or Hattie because there was plenty of actresses who could have fallen for Alex. Paulina asked why it was a scandal since co-stars fall for each other all the time. Leo said it happened on the set so they had to make the scandal go away before it ruined everything.

When Stephanie was alone, she was upset with herself for what happened with Alex. She ran into Alex while he was picking up Johnny’s cake. He noticed something was wrong with her and asked if she was okay. Stephanie said they shouldn’t sleep together ever again. Alex said he would respect her decision, but wondered what happened. She said they work together and what they did on the set was a mistake. They should remain professional. Alex agreed to what she wanted if she was sure. Stephanie said she was and walked away from him. Nancy went to Joy’s room and wondered where she was. Joy said she went to a bar and met a guy. When Nancy asked who she met, Joy flashed back to meeting Johnny. Joy said she met a guy Nancy probably didn’t know. She changed the subject by asking Nancy if she talked to her friend about the role. Nancy said Bonnie was trying to get her an audition. While they were talking, Bonnie texted Nancy and told her Abe agreed to see Joy. Chanel went to see Abe. He told her he needed her to read with an actress. She wondered who the actress was. Joy showed up and introduced herself. Abe gave them the scenes to read. Chanel and Joy went over their scenes. After the audition was over, Joy asked if she got the part. Abe said he would let her know. Marlena wished Johnny a happy birthday and gave him a cupcake from Chanel’s bakery. When Johnny didn’t want the cupcake, she noticed that something was wrong. He brought up her taking over for Charlemagne. Marlena said Leo talked her into doing it since Hattie stormed off the set. Johnny said she cursed the show. He said he felt the curse was working. When Marlena asked why he said that, Seth showed up to say he couldn’t wait to work with her. Bonnie showed up and took Marlena to the set. Seth told Johnny that there was unprofessional behavior on the set. They cast of Body and Soul started shooting scenes. After they finished shooting, Alex told Chanel that he bought the cake. When Johnny showed up, Alex left. Johnny wanted to know what he walked in on. Chanel lied and said they were running lines. Johnny called her a liar and said he knew she had sex with Alex. When she called him crazy, he said he saw them together before. He told her he followed her to Alex’s apartment and overheard them saying he was clueless. Chanel said it wasn’t what he thought, but Johnny said it was. He insulted her before he walked away from her. When Johnny walked on the set, he saw the surprised birthday party. Alex told him Chanel did everything for him. Chanel was furious and walked away. Johnny figured out that he made a mistake. Joy went back to the Salem Inn and told Nancy that the audition went well. Nancy told her the housekeeper found a wedding ring. She asked Joy whose ring it was.

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Days Short Recap Thursday, October 24, 2024

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Johnny yelled at Chanel for sleeping with Alex. He confronted her about everything that he knew about the situation before he called her a slut. After the dramatic confrontation, he stormed off. Chanel was shocked by his comments. Johnny went to the nurses’ station and got a shock when everyone shouted “happy birthday” to him. Alex informed Johnny about how hard Chanel worked on making his birthday a success. Chanel coldly told Johnny that he should feel stupid right now. He was shocked when everyone sang to him. Chanel glared at him while he blew out the candles. She snapped at him to make a wish while he blew out the candles. Alex was about to hand Johnny a knife, and Chanel warned him to watch out or he would be stabbed with it. Chanel told him what Johnny thought about them. He said it was Seth’s fault because he was with Stephanie and not Chanel. Alex and Stephanie explained how they ended up together at the hospital. Johnny realized that he saw Stephanie and not Chanel. He looked at Chanel who glared at him. She picked up a slice of cake and shoved it in his face. Kate told Abe they were in good hands because Marlena agreed to play Charlamagne so they could kill the character off. They talked about a new diva for Cassandra to go against, but she wasn’t interested. It was time to talk about the character Regan and that’s when Joy walked in the door. Kate was happy to find a new actress for the show. Paulina showed up at the studio to rip into Kate and Abe for the problems that Johnny and Chanel were having. She blamed Abe for pairing Chanel and Alex. Johnny got jealous of the idea just like any man would. Abe was shocked because he didn’t know that Johnny had a problem with it. He hoped Johnny would change his attitude once things calmed down, but Paulina didn’t think that would happen.

Stephanie let Alex know that she was embarrassed that Johnny saw them having sex. Seth approached them, and Stephanie went off about him not knowing who she was when they met before. He wondered if she wanted the producers to know about what she did in the hospital room. Johnny went after Chanel, but she wouldn’t let him apologize to her. He wanted to explain why he went ballistic. She didn’t believe that he trusted her. Johnny tried to make sense of everything, but she believed that he didn’t trust her. She looked at his hand and noticed that his wedding ring was missing. Looking at that made her angry, and she wanted him to get out. Joy went to her room and found Nancy there. She told her about her audition. Nancy dove in and asked her about the wedding ring she found in the room. Joy didn’t care about the ring. Nancy reminded her about the way her marriage to Craig ended. She told her that Craig cheated on her in that hotel room with Leo. Nancy felt sorry for the man’s wife. Joy informed her that his situation wasn’t like Nancy’s. The man’s wife cheated on him. It’s a grey area. Nancy knew about grey areas, but it didn’t give her the right to sleep with a married man. Joy refused to confirm or deny whether she slept with the married man. Nancy told her that she loved her and was worried about her. Joy went ballistic and said she didn’t care about her. Joy didn’t believe her and reminded her that she didn’t want her. The mother and daughter got into a heated argument. Joy finally accepted that her mother loved her, but their problems weren’t over. She changed the subject and talked about her audition. Nancy wanted to know more about the ring, but Joy took the ring. She walked out the hotel room. Kate approached Stephanie and Alex and berated them for their unprofessional behavior. She accepted Stephanie’s apology and wanted to fire them. Kate decided to let them keep their jobs, but she wanted them to consider themselves warned. Joy walked into Johnny and gave him back his wedding ring. He took it but felt ashamed. Paulina showed up at the hospital to see Chanel. Chanel broke down in her mother’s arms.

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Days Update Thursday, October 24, 2024

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Update written by Joseph

Kate joins Abe at the Body and Soul studio. Abe comments on her seeming to be in a good mood. Kate responds that it could be because Marlena fell down the elevator shaft on screen, so with or without Hattie, Charlemagne got the dramatic death scene she deserved. Abe says she’s right that a pivotal scene like that should never be off camera. Kate calls it the kind of scene an audience tunes in for.

Chanel questions what Johnny is talking about and why he would think she and Alex were having sex. Johnny suggests she liked it so much the first time which she questions. Johnny shouts that he saw them in there going at it. Chanel calls that crazy and says they would never. Johnny repeats that he saw them and yells that she’s been lying to him ever since. Chanel asks him to listen but Johnny says it will just be more lies like the next day when she said she was going to the Bakery and she wasn’t there. Chanel says she was running an errand but Johnny reveals that he saw her at Alex’s apartment and heard them talking about how he would never find out and that he was clueless. Johnny bets they had a good laugh at how stupid he is. Chanel tells him that it’s not at all what he thinks. Johnny shouts that it’s exactly what he thinks and tells her not to even bother denying it because he’ll never believe another word out of her mouth as he calls her a cheating slut. Johnny declares that even now, she’s lying right to his face and he can’t believe it. Johnny says he can’t even look at her and storms out of the room.

Joy returns to her room to find Nancy is still there, so she reminds her that this is her room. Nancy says the maid is cleaning her room. Joy informs her that the audition went great and now she just has to wait to hear back. Nancy then reveals that she found a wedding ring in Joy’s room and questions who it belongs to. Nancy brings up Joy saying she met a man at the bar last night, so she can only assume that it belongs to him and she neglected to tell her that it was a married man.

Paulina wonders what’s taking so long. Johnny then storms by and is surprised by the birthday party setup with Alex, Stephanie, Paulina, Leo, Bonnie, and Seth. Johnny questions what this is. Alex asks if he’s surprised and says he better be because Chanel did all of this for him. Chanel then walks out behind Johnny and sarcastically says surprise as Johnny is left speechless. They sing happy birthday to Johnny while Chanel tells him that he should be feeling pretty stupid right now.

Kate tells Abe that she’s still concerned about being left with a huge star hole after losing Charlemagne as they can’t just go out and find a soap opera diva. Abe suggests bringing back the character of Lorna and if Kate agrees to play her. Kate says she’d rather solve problems behind the camera. Kate asks about the auditions for the Regan character that comes between Faith and Arrow. Abe responds that they are off to a very good start as he just directed an audition with a very intriguing actress, Nancy Wesley’s daughter, Joy.

Nancy continues to question Joy and asks her to just be honest on if it is or isn’t a man’s wedding ring. Joy says so what if it is. Nancy reminds Joy how her own marriage ended when Joy’s father was cheating on her over and over again. Nancy points out that it happened right here in the Salem Inn with Leo Stark, while she was sitting at home playing the dutiful wife being unaware that she was being betrayed. Joy responds that the difference is, she hasn’t betrayed anyone as she isn’t married. Nancy questions her being Leo Stark in this situation then. Nancy says she pities this poor man’s wife, not aware that she’s being betrayed.

They finish singing happy birthday to Johnny at the hospital. Alex asks if Johnny is going to blow the candles out. Bonnie reminds him to make a wish first. Chanel tells him to go ahead. Johnny then blows out the candles as they applaud. Alex tells Johnny that Chanel really outdid herself with this cake so she must really love him. Alex then hands Johnny the knife to cut the first piece. Chanel tells Johnny to be careful, remarking that she doesn’t trust him with the knife since he may or may not stab him with it. Alex laughs and questions why he’d want to stab him with it. Chanel responds that apparently they are sleeping together which shocks those in attendance. Paulina calls for everyone to listen as she doesn’t know what the hell is going on here, but she knows Chanel is no cheater. Alex asks Johnny where this is even coming from and why he would think they were sleeping together. Johnny shouts that he saw them. Chanel insists that it never happened. Johnny argues that Seth saw them too which Seth questions. Johnny reminds Seth of when he told him not to enter a room because Faith and Arrow were having sex in there. Seth claims he doesn’t recall saying it that bluntly but admits he remembers, but reveals his belief that Chanel isn’t Faith and points out Stephanie as Faith.

Kate didn’t know Joy was auditioning. Abe explains that Bonnie insisted they give her a chance and it went really well. Abe feels Chanel and Joy had the antagonistic energy which Kate says is exactly what they need. Abe thinks Joy could be a contender.

Nancy asks what Joy has to say to that. Joy responds that Nancy has no idea what she’s talking about because this guy’s situation is nothing like her and Craig’s, because his wife was cheating on him. Nancy asks if she thinks that makes it better, arguing that two wrongs don’t make a right. Joy says it’s not like this woman was some stepford wife waiting for her husband to return home, so it’s not so black and white. Nancy responds that she’s well aware of the gray areas. Nancy declares that no matter what his wife has done, it doesn’t give the man the right to sleep around. Joy questions Nancy assuming that he slept with someone. Nancy questions Joy about the ring and asks her to just be honest with her as she asks if she did or didn’t sleep with this man.

Johnny is confused by what he thought Seth meant. Leo sees that Johnny has been rendered speechless. Leo declares that Stephanie isn’t Faith or even an actress, but their publicist. Seth insists that he saw them rehearsing which Alex confirms. Stephanie explains that was only because Chanel was running late. Alex admits they got a little carried away and caught up in the moment. Johnny goes over that when Seth told him that he saw Arrow and Faith going at it, he actually walked in on Alex and Stephanie. Johnny turns to Chanel and says he doesn’t know what to say. Chanel says it’s probably best that he doesn’t say anything. Chanel shoves cake in Johnny’s face and remarks that it’s best not to talk with his mouth full as she then storms off.

Kate asks if Abe is not quite ready to hand the role of Regan to Joy. Abe repeats that she’s a contender but he’d like to see some other actors. Paulina arrives. Abe didn’t know she was coming so early for their lunch date. Paulina informs him that it’s been a day of unexpected events. Abe is sorry as he remembers Chanel is throwing a big bash for Johnny’s birthday on set, so he’s sorry he didn’t make it and asks if Johnny was surprised. Paulina reveals that they all were.

Leo eats birthday cake at the hospital while Bonnie comes over and questions what he’s doing. Leo argues that they can’t let the cake go to waste, insisting that Bonnie try a piece as well so she does. Leo talks about his birthdays growing up and now he’s the head writer of a show. Bonnie says they shouldn’t be doing this after what just happened. Leo points out that it could’ve been worse if Chanel was actually cheating on Johnny.

Nancy questions what Joy has to say as she clearly brought this man back to her room. Joy states that she’s not having this conversation with her mother. Nancy doesn’t want her to get hurt and says she might not see it as a big deal, but she’s her daughter and she loves her. Joy argues that Nancy doesn’t care about her and didn’t even want her in the first place.

Paulina tells Abe and Kate about how Chanel stuffed the cake in Johnny’s face and stormed out. Kate comments that it doesn’t sound like a fun party. Paulina calls it a disaster and says she wanted to go after Chanel, but figured it might be best to give them some alone time. Abe and Kate go over Johnny thinking he saw Alex sleeping with Chanel when it was actually Stephanie. Paulina confirms that is why it happened. Kate decides she needs to go do damage control and exits the studio.

Johnny follows Chanel to a hospital room. Chanel yells at him to get out of her way. Johnny asks her to just listen. Chanel asks if he’s sorry for calling her a cheating slut and says to imagine calling someone you love that. Johnny asks her to try to understand where he’s coming from, repeating that Seth told him that he saw Arrow and Faith having sex in the hospital room and he couldn’t believe it, but he looked in and saw Alex in bed on top of someone, so he got so upset and took off. Chanel complains that he assumed the worst instead of just asking her. Johnny admits that he should have but when he saw her later, her back had gone out and he thought it was from sex, feeling it was the timing and a coincidence while Chanel acted like nothing happened. Chanel argues that nothing did happen but that didn’t matter to Johnny because he already assumed that it had. Chanel shouts that it’s because Johnny doesn’t trust her.

Stephanie tells Alex that she can’t believe Johnny saw them in bed together. Alex says it’s not like they expected anyone to see them as they were consenting adults behind closed doors, pointing out that Johnny wouldn’t have come in if he didn’t think it was Chanel. Stephanie blames Seth for telling Johnny that Faith and Arrow were having sex. Seth reminds her that he saw them running lines and says that Stephanie looks like an actress. Stephanie argues that she’s a publicist and reminds Seth that they have had zoom meetings before. Seth argues that Abe and Kate talked about budget cuts and asks how he was supposed to know this wasn’t another one. Stephanie questions Seth thinking it’s his job to know things. Seth responds that he knows the show’s publicist had sex with one of the stars on set and asks if the producers would like to know that too, right as Kate arrives at the hospital.

Paulina tells Abe that she feels so bad for him because his show hasn’t even started airing yet and the director and lead actress are fighting. Abe responds that he feels bad for Johnny and Chanel. Paulina doesn’t want to lay the blame on anyone since it was a terrible misunderstanding but she wishes Abe didn’t have the brilliant idea to pair Alex and Chanel in the first place. Abe questions if she’s laying the blame on him. Paulina says only in part, arguing that none of this would’ve happened if Abe hadn’t gone on about the chemistry between Alex and Chanel. Paulina says Johnny got jealous and asks who wouldn’t in his shoes. Abe argues that he didn’t know Johnny had paranoia issues. Paulina remarks that the apple doesn’t fall from the tree in reference to EJ. Abe always thought Johnny was more evolved than his father.

Johnny tells Chanel that she’s right that he should’ve trusted her and asks her to try to see it from his perspective. Chanel goes over Johnny thinking he saw her having sex with Alex when it was someone else entirely. Johnny brings up also seeing her at Alex’s apartment and overheard her talking about him being clueless about a secret. Chanel complains that she was planning his surprise party and he was just trying to connect the dots to her cheating on him which only happened because he believed she would cheat on her husband, who she loves more than anyone in the world. Chanel then notices Johnny isn’t wearing his wedding ring and questions where it is.

Nancy tells Joy that she does care about her. Joy argues that she does when she needs something, like bone marrow to save the life of her real daughter Chloe. Nancy argues that Joy is as real of a daughter to them as Chloe is and they will be eternally grateful for her bone marrow saving Chloe, but that bone marrow is the least of the reasons they care about her. Nancy calls Joy the gift of a lifetime. Nancy asks if she’s finally getting through to her and repeats that she loves her. Nancy asks if Joy believes her. Joy says fine but that doesn’t mean all their issues are settled and everything is magically better between them. Nancy says she wouldn’t expect that but as long as she knows she loves and cares about her. Joy responds that she knows and apologizes for sending her on a guilt trip. Joy points out that Nancy still hasn’t asked how her audition went, so she does. Joy states that it was good and she thinks it went really well as she read with Chanel who plays Faith on the show and apparently her character is supposed to be after her man. Nancy calls that normal for Body and Soul and asks what they said. Joy says they will let her know. Nancy feels that’s a successful audition and suggests they have a celebratory lunch where Joy can tell her whose wedding ring that is. Joy says she’ll pass as she’s not discussing this with her mother. Joy decides she’s going for a walk and exits the room.

Chanel asks Johnny again where his wedding ring is. Johnny responds that he took it off. Chanel questions if he decided the marriage was over when he thought he caught her in bed with Alex. Johnny says it wasn’t like that. Chanel questions what it was like when she told him from day one that she wasn’t attracted to Alex. Johnny apologizes and doesn’t know what he was thinking as he feels like a fool. Chanel tells him not to touch her as she cannot believe she went out of her way to throw him this big birthday party, only for him to call her a cheating slut. Chanel yells at Johnny to get out, so he exits.

Abe tells Paulina that maybe as things calm down, Johnny and Chanel will realize this was a misunderstanding. Paulina wishes she had his optimism but talks about the look on Chanel’s face and says Johnny hurt her badly. Paulina declares that when Chanel is hurting, they better watch out.

Leo and Bonnie continue talking over eating birthday cake. Seth comes over and says it’d be a shame to waste all the cake, so he will go find an intern to bring it to the break room and walks away. Bonnie questions that meaning they have to share and says she doesn’t think so as she has a better idea.

Alex tells Kate that he can explain. Kate says that won’t be necessary as Paulina already gave her all the details. Stephanie says she can’t explain how sorry she is as what happened was completely unprofessional and assures that it won’t happen again. Kate accepts her apology but says unfortunately it did happen. Kate says that they are about to launch a show and she can’t have it getting out there that the publicist is sleeping with an actor on set. Stephanie assumes that means she is fired. Alex pleads with Kate not to fire Stephanie as it was not her fault and completely his since he asked her to run lines with him and they got carried away. Kate argues that she should fire them both for negatively affected a fellow cast member and director. Stephanie insists they are both very sorry. Kate says she is too but decides they can keep their jobs, as she’s not going to fire them, but calls this their first and final warning for now. Kate orders Alex and Stephanie to stay the hell away from each other as she walks away.

Bonnie and Leo go to the town square to finish eating the birthday cake. Leo remarks that this might all be Hattie’s fault since she did put a curse on the show when she got fired. Leo talks about that happening to him once years ago. Leo thinks Hattie’s curse is real and says maybe something truly terrible will happen to them next. Nancy then appears and calls Leo the homewrecker which Leo calls exhibit A.

Joy finds Johnny sitting outside of the Brady Pub. Joy says she’s glad she ran in to him since he left his wedding ring in her bedroom last night, which she hands back to him.

Paulina finds Chanel in the hospital room and asks where Johnny is. Chanel responds that he’s gone. Paulina asks if she’s okay. Chanel says no and breaks down crying as Paulina hugs her.

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Days Transcript Thursday, October 24, 2024

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Good morning.

Well… you seem to be in a good mood.

Yes, well, that might be– drum roll, please– because Marlena fell down the elevator shaft. On camera, of course… [chuckles] Which means, with or without Hattie Adams’ histrionics and all, Charlemagne will finally get that… rich, dramatic death scene she so richly deserves. [both chuckle]

I am glad to hear it. And you’re right. A pivotal scene like that should never be played off-camera.

No, never. Are you kidding me? A moment like that, the death of a beloved character– that’s the kind of scene an audience tunes in for. [dramatic music]

What are you talking about? My God, Johnny, why would you think that Alex and I are having sex?

Because you liked it so much the first time.

Johnny, I have no idea what you’re–

I saw you, Chanel, okay? I saw the two of you the other day in here going at it.

Okay, Johnny, this is crazy, okay? Alex and I would never–

I said I saw you, Chanel! And you’ve been lying to me ever since.

Johnny, Johnny, you– please, please, listen to me.

Why–why should I? It’s just going to be more lies. Just like the day after I saw you with him, you told me you were going to the bakery. Well, I went there and you were nowhere to be found.

I was running an errand.

Oh, at Alex’s apartment?

What?

Yeah, no, I heard you guys talking about how I was– I was never going to find out, how clueless I am. I bet you guys had a nice big laugh about– about how stupid I am.

Oh, my God.

What a fool your husband is.

Johnny, Johnny, this is not at all what you think.

No, it’s exactly what I think, okay? And don’t even bother trying to deny it. I-I refuse to believe another word that comes out of your mouth, because you’re a cheating slut. Even now… you’re lying right to my face. I can’t believe it. I can’t even look at you.


[door closes]


Mom, did you forget? This is my room.

Well, the maids were cleaning mine.

Oh. Well, the audition went great. Thank you for asking.

Mm.

Now I just have to wait and hear back.

Well, you know what I’m waiting to hear? Whose wedding ring this is.

[scoffs softly]

Well?

Well, what?

Well, you said that you met a man at a bar last night, so I can only assume that this belongs to him. What you neglected to tell me was that he was a married man.


Why’s this taking so long? Oh. all: Surprise!


W-what is this? Is this–is–

Happy birthday, Johnny boy. Are you surprised or what? I mean, you better be, because Chanel worked really hard on all this. All for you, buddy.


Surprise.


all: * Happy birthday to you *

I bet you’re feeling pretty stupid right now, because you should be. all: * Happy birthday, dear Johnny * * Happy birthday to you *


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


As much as I’m elated that Charlemagne has finally shuffled off the mortal coil thanks to Marlena… it’s still concerning to me that we’re left with a huge, star-shaped hole in the center of our canvas. I mean, who’s going to go toe to toe with Kassandra? I mean, it’s not like we can go online and, you know, find someone–find a capricious, fiery actress, a soap-opera diva.

I might have a solution… if we bring back Lorna…

[groans]

And if you agree to play her.

Okay, so I know exactly where you’re going, and I am more of a back-of-the-house kind of gal. I’d rather solve problems behind the camera, okay? Not make them in front of the camera.

That’s fair enough.

So, speaking of troublemakers, though, how are the auditions going for the Faith and Arrow spoiler? The–the Regan character?

Well, we are off to a promising start. I just directed a very good audition with an intriguing young actress.

Really?

Hmm.

Well, who was it?

Nancy Wesley’s daughter, Joy. [dramatic music]

Really, Mother? Must you be so…provincial?

“Provincial”? Joy, what are we, in a Jane Austen novel?

If only.

[scoffs] Just be honest with me. Is this or is this not a man’s wedding ring?

Let’s say it is. So what?

“So what”? [scoffs] May I remind you once again how my own marriage ended?

Not necessary, but go ahead.

Fine. It was because your father, a married man, was cheating on me over and over and over again.


In fact… it happened right here in this very hotel… [sighs] With that loathsome Leo Stark. All the while, your mother was sitting at home playing the dutiful wife… all the while being unaware that she was being betrayed.

The difference is, I haven’t betrayed anyone, Mother. For one thing, I’m not married.


Oh, so you’re not your father in this scenario. You’re that loathsome Leo Stark. Oh, Joy, how I pity that poor man’s wife sitting at home, not– not aware that she’s being betrayed.


all: * Happy birthday, dear Johnny * * Happy birthday to you * [applause]

* And many more * [laughter and applause] [dramatic music]

What are you waiting for, man? You gonna come blow these suckers out or what?


Make a wish first.

[laughs]

Go ahead. Make a wish.


[exhales sharply]

Yay!

Yeah. [applause] I got to say, your wife really outdid herself with this cake, man, huh? She must kind of love you or something.


Anyway, birthday boy gets to cut the first piece.

Careful with that, Alex. I-I don’t know if I’d trust him with that knife.

[laughs] Why–why is that?

Because he may or may not stab you with it.

He’s going to stab me with it? Why would he– why would he want to s– why would he want to stab me with it?

Well, apparently… you and I are sleeping together. [people gasp]


O-okay, now, everybody listen to me and listen– listen hard. Now, I don’t know what the hell is going on here, but I do know one thing. My baby girl is no cheater.

Johnny, what the– Where is this even coming from, bro? Why would you think that Chanel and I are sleeping together?

Why? Why? Because I saw you guys, that’s why.

What are you talking about?

This is crazy. You couldn’t have seen us because it never happened.

Oh, really? I wasn’t the only one. Seth saw it, too.

Well–

What? When?

When? The other day. Remember, I ran into you in the hallway. You said, don’t go in that room because Arrow and Faith are having sex in there. [dramatic music]

Well, I don’t recall saying it that bluntly, but, yeah, I remember.

You see?

But that’s not Faith. That’s Faith.


I didn’t know that Nancy’s daughter was auditioning.

Bonnie insisted that we give her a chance.

Oh. So it went well.

Yeah, it went, uh, really well. You know, Chanel– Chanel and–and Joy had this– this antagonistic energy.

Well–ha– that’s exactly what we need. Huh. Do you think we found our home-wrecker? Do we have our Regan?

Well, I do think that Joy Wesley could be a contender.


Well, what do you have to say to that, dear?

[chuckles] What I have to say is, you have no idea what you’re talking about, Mom. This guy’s situation is nothing like yours and Daddy’s. For one thing, his wife is cheating on him.

Oh, so you think that makes it better? Joy, have you not heard the expression, two wrongs do not make a–

Right. Yes, yes, of course I have. But it’s not like this woman is some Stepford wife waiting for her husband to return home to give him his slippers or whatever. It’s not so black and white.

[chuckles] I am well aware of the gray areas.

What does that even mean?

It means that… no matter what his wife has done, it doesn’t give the man a right to sleep around.

And you just assume that he did sleep with someone?

Uh, well, am I wrong, or am I right? Are you telling me that you didn’t just find that in a Happy Meal?

[sighs]

Come on, Joy, just be honest with me. Did you or did you not sleep with this man?


[sighs]

But she– No, wait. I-I thought you meant–

Oh, I can see that our birthday boy has been rendered speechless, so I’ll take the lead here. As it so happens… Stephanie isn’t Faith. In fact, she isn’t even an actress. She’s our publicist. [clicking tongue]

But wait. I saw you two. Weren’t you… rehearsing?

Yes, Stephanie and I were rehearsing.

Only because Chanel was running late.

And got a little carried away. Got a little caught up in the moment. That’s all.

O-okay, so wait, wait. Let me get this straight. When you told me that you saw Arrow and Faith going at it and I walked in, I opened the door, I-I actually walked in on… Alex and Stephanie?


Chanel, I-I-I don’t know what to say.

Yeah, it’s probably best that you don’t say anything… because as my mama taught me…


Best to not speak with your mouth full.


[cake thuds]

Are you not quite ready to hand the role of Regan to Joy?

[chuckles] As I said, she’s a contender.

Ah.

But I would like to see some other actors. Oh, Paulina. I-I-I didn’t know you were getting here so– so early for our lunch date. [dramatic music]

Well, Abraham, it’s been, you know, a day of, I guess you’d say… unexpected events.


I’m–I’m sorry, this is, uh, Chanel’s– Chanel is throwing this big bash for Johnny for his birthday on set. And I’m–I’m–I’m sorry I didn’t make it. So how was it? Was he surprised?

Oh, he was. Matter of fact, we all were.


Mm. This is so flipping delicious. Ah.

Leo, what are you doing?

What? We cannot let this delicious cake go to waste.

[scoffs] Jeez.

Mmm. You think this is gluten-free?

What, do you have a gluten allergy?

No. Here, you got to try this.

No, I–

Try it.

What the hell?

Oh. Mmm.

Oh. Oh, my God.

Right? Right? This is so much better than the cake my dad made for me when I turned seven.

Mm, what was wrong with the cake he made you?

Well, besides the fact that he baked it at, like, , degrees, it was so dry you could barely choke it down, he scribbles “Happy Ninth, Junior” in the frosting.

Honey, he didn’t know how old you were?

And often got my name wrong. But look at me now, hmm? Eating this delicious cake, head-writing a TV show. Although my childhood trauma is like a diamond mine, Bonnie, I’m like a little miner boy– overalls on, shovel in hand, schmutz all over my face.

Poor little Leo. [chuckles] Mmm, mmm. You know what? We shouldn’t be doing this. We should not be gorging ourselves like this.

Why not?

Because the baker just got accused of infidelity.

Could’ve been worse.

How?

She actually could have been cheating on him.

All right, you’re right. Cheers. Mm. Oh. Oh!

[sighs]

Well… what do you have to say? Joy, clearly, you brought this man, whoever he was, back to your room.

Whoa, okay. Not having this conversation with my mother.

Honey, I just don’t want you to get h–

What? Get hurt?

Yes, get hurt. From your youthful vantage point, this may not seem like a big deal, but… [both sigh] You’re my daughter, and I love you.

Oh, please. You don’t care about me. You didn’t even want me in the first place.


So Chanel goes and stuffs the cake right into his face and, you know, then storms out of there with Johnny right on her heels.

Hmm. Whoa, that does not sound like a fun party.

No.

No, it was a disaster. Oh, and, you know, I just so wanted to just go to my baby girl and, you know, just give her a hug, tell her how wonderful she is. And then, you know, I thought, you know, it might be best to give them some alone time.

Well, that’s all because Johnny thought he saw Alex… sleeping with Chanel.

When he was actually with Stephanie.

Yes, that is why it happened.

[sighs] Okay, if you’ll excuse me, I think I need to go do some damage control before “Body & Soul” turns into the set of “Caligula.”

Mm.


[exhales deeply]


Get out of my way.

No, Chanel.

Get out.

Just wait. Just wait for a second. All right, listen… listen, I just want to tell you–

What? That you’re sorry for calling me a cheating slut? Imagine calling someone you love something like that and right before you walk into the surprise party that they threw for you. Oh, wait, no, you don’t have to imagine.

Look, please, Chanel, just try to understand where I’m coming from, all right?

Seth told me that he saw Arrow and Faith– Arrow and Faith–having sex in a hospital room. And I didn’t believe it. I couldn’t believe it. But I looked in, and I saw Alex in bed on top of someone, and I just–I-I-I got so upset that I-I just took off.

Yeah, and you decided to assume the worst, instead of just– I don’t know–asking me.

You’re right, Chanel. You’re absolutely right. I should have asked you. I should have just asked you, but I–

But what, Johnny?

Because I saw you later, all right? And your–and your back had, you know, gone out, so I thought–

So you thought– [laughing] You thought it was from a sex injury? I told you I was tying my shoe.

But the timing of it all and–and the coincidence… And–and–and then you were just acting like nothing even happened, so I–

Because it hadn’t happened. But whether or not anything did, it didn’t matter to you, did it? No, because you already assumed that it had. And you know why? It’s because you don’t trust me, Johnny, do you?


Hey, can I talk to you for a sec?

Yeah.

I cannot believe that Johnny saw us in bed together.

I know. And the fact that he thought it was Chanel and me?

That’s what makes this whole thing even crazier.

Yeah, but, Steph, it’s not like we expected anybody to see us. We’re consenting adults. We were behind closed doors in a hospital room. Good for us. Plus, Johnny would have never came in if he didn’t think it was, you know, Faith and Arrow.

You know this is all your fault, right?

Wait, what?

Why did you tell Johnny that Faith and Arrow were having sex? I mean, have you–have you seen the real Faith? How could you think that I was her?

I told you, I saw you two running lines. Plus, you look like an actress…

[sighs]

So I just assumed you were.

Yeah, well, I am not an actress. I’m a publicist. And I have sat in on meetings with producers and you, and we were on a Zoom meeting one-on-one.

Yeah, I remember, but Kate and Abe explicitly said that they had to cut overhead. So how was I supposed to know that this wasn’t another belt-tightening measure?

Well, it occurs to me that you think your job is to know things.

Oh, I know things. And one of them being, is I know that the show’s publicist had a romp in the hay with one of its stars on the set! Now, do you think that the producers would like to know that, too? [dramatic music]


Oh, Abe, I feel so bad for you.

Me?

Yes, you. I mean, your–your show hasn’t even started airing yet, and your lead actress and director are fighting because he thought he walked in on her sleeping with her costar?

Yeah. Yeah. Well, tell you who I feel bad for. Johnny and Chanel.

Oh, me too, but… [scoffs] I mean–and I don’t want to lay the blame on anyone here. Obviously, it was a terrible misunderstanding, but, oh, how I wish you hadn’t have had that oh-so-brilliant idea to pair Alex and Chanel in the first place.

Are you laying the blame on me?

O-only in part. I mean, let’s face it. None of this would have happened if you hadn’t gone on and on and on about… what good chemistry those two had and just insisted how damn perfect they’d look together as costars. I mean, come on, now, Johnny’s only flesh and blood. The man got jealous. Who wouldn’t, in his shoes?

You know, being jealous is one thing, but how was I to know that the man had issues and was paranoid and…

Well, well, why not? I mean, as the saying goes, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Are you– are you referring to–

Mm-hmm, yes, I am referring to that British daddy of his. Yes.

Well, I always thought that Johnny was more evolved than his father.


Chanel, you’re right, okay? Of course I should have trusted you, but–but can you just– Will you try to see this from my perspective?

What perspective is that, Johnny– the one where you thought that you caught me having sex with Alex? Oh, wait, no, sorry, it wasn’t me. It was someone else entirely.

I know, but I also saw you at Alex’s apartment.

Yes, planning your surprise party that he offered to help me with.

Yeah, well, I know that now, don’t I? But on that day, when I saw you in his hallway and I overheard you saying how clueless I was and that you had to keep it a secret from everyone, do you see how I would connect those dots together?

Yes, only because you were connecting the dots to try to make them equal up to me cheating on you, okay? Don’t you understand that all of this so-called evidence only leaned that way because you believed that I would actually cheat on you, my husband, the man that I love more than anyone in this world?


Wait, where’s your… Wedding ring?


Joy, honey, of course I care about you.

Right, you care about me when you need something… like, for instance, bone marrow to save the life of your real daughter, Chloe.

Sweetheart, we’ve gone over this so many times. Of course you’re as real a daughter to us as Chloe is. [scoffs] And though your father and I will be eternally grateful that you were a bone marrow match for Chloe when she was sick… Honey, bone marrow is the least of the reasons we care about you. [sighs] Your being our daughter was the gift of a lifetime.


Joy, sweetheart… please tell me that I am finally getting through to you. I love you.


Joy, please tell me that you believe me.

Fine, you love me. But that doesn’t mean that all of our issues are settled and everything is, you know, magically better between us.

No, I wouldn’t expect that. But as long as you know that I love and care about you…

Fine, I know. And I’m sorry for sending you on a guilt trip.

Oh. It’s okay. I’m used to it.

And now you’re sending me on one.

I’m sorry. I didn’t–

You know, you still haven’t asked me how my audition went.

I was just about to. So how was it?

It was, um–it was good.

Just good?

Actually, it was– went really well, I think. I read with one of the characters on the show. Well, it’s Chanel Dupree, but she plays Faith on the show. Apparently my character is supposed to be after her man. [both chuckle]

Well, that sounds normal for “Body & Soul.” So what did they say?

That they’ll let me know.

That sounds like a successful audition. [gasps] Oh, this calls for a celebratory lunch. Um, and then maybe you can, uh, fill me in on whose wedding ring that is.

Actually, you know, I’ll pass.

Joy, I–

As I told you, I am not discussing this with my mother. [dramatic music]

Where are you going?

For a walk. [door opens, closes]


Well… where’s your wedding ring, Johnny?

Look, I-I took it off.

When? When what? When you decided that the marriage was over because you thought that you caught me in bed with Alex?

No, okay? It wasn’t like that.

Oh, no? Then what was it like, hmm? I told you from day one that I am not into Alex, period, end of story. But what did you think? That he would just get me so turned on that I would just, oh, my God, cheat on my husband who I love so much because some guy took his shirt off?

Look, I-I-I know, okay? I’m sorry. I am sorry, Chanel. I-I don’t know what I was thinking. I-I feel like a fool. Please–

Don’t touch me.

Chanel.

I said don’t– Oh, my God. I cannot believe that I went out of my way to throw this big surprise party for my husband, only for him to look at me in the face and call me a cheating slut.

Chanel.

Get out.


I said get out!


Okay.


[door closes]


You know… maybe–

Maybe–maybe what?

Well… maybe as things calm down, Johnny and Chanel will learn that this was just a misunderstanding.

[sighs] I wish I had your optimism, Abraham, but you were not there to see that look on my daughter’s face. Johnny hurt her badly. And when my daughter’s hurting, you better watch out.


I’ve been thinking of switching astrology signs.

What? You can’t do that. It’s when you were born, silly.

So? I’m tired of being a Pisces. I was thinking about trying on… Gemini maybe or Virgo.

Mm.

They’re very organized, those Virgos. I could use some of that.

I know what you mean. [chuckles] Mmm.

It’s a shame to waste all of this cake. I’ll see if I can find an intern to bring it to the break room.


Does this mean…

We have to eat this cake in the break room?

No, that we have to share. I don’t think so. I have a better idea.


Kate, I can explain.

Okay, that won’t be necessary. Paulina already gave me the details.

Kate, I-I can’t even explain to you how sorry I am. What happened was completely unprofessional, and I assure you that it won’t happen again.

Yes, I am sure you regret what happened, and I accept your apology. Unfortunately, it did happen. We are about to launch a show. And I can’t have it get out there that our publicist, who is responsible for promoting the image of the show, is sleeping with an actor… [sighs] On a set, no less.

Right.

[sighs]

So… I assume this means I’m fired.


Kate, please, you cannot fire Stephanie. Come on, this was not her fault. It was completely mine. I asked her to run lines with me, and we just– we got a little carried away.

You certainly did. And by rights, I should fire you both for being shamelessly indiscreet, for embarrassing the whole company and negatively affecting a fellow cast member and director whom you both know.

For which we are both very sorry.

So am I. [sighs] But you can keep your jobs. I’m not going to fire you.

Oh.

You’re not?

No. But consider this your first and final warning. For now, you two… stay the hell away from each other. [dramatic music]


[mouth full] You know, this might be all Hattie Adams’ fault.

Um, I didn’t quite catch that.

Mm. [normal voice] I said this might be all Hattie Adam’s fault.

You mean Johnny finding out– or thinking, at least– that Chanel was cheating on him?

That’s what I mean. After all, the woman did put a curse on the show when she got fired.

So I heard.

Happened to me once, years ago. I went to grab the last container of garlic hummus at Whole Foods, and this petite woman walking an affenpinscher with beady little eyes stared right through my soul.

What kind of curse did she put on you?

I’d rather not say, but this curse, this Hattie Adams curse, I think it’s real. And who knows? Maybe something truly terrible is going to befall you at any moment. [gasps] Or me.

Well, well, well, if it isn’t the little home-wrecker.


Exhibit A.


Johnny. Hi.

Uh… [clears throat] Joy.

I’m, uh–I’m glad that I ran into you. You, um… you left this in my room last night.


[breathing heavily]

Where’s Johnny?

Gone.

Chanel, honey. Oh, honey, are you okay?

[breathing heavily] No. No, Mom, I’m not.

Oh, baby.

[crying]

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Chanel goes to Alex’s apartment where he answers the door without a shirt on. Chanel worries that she’s interrupting he and Stephanie again but Alex assures that Stephanie is not there.

Stephanie is working with Paulina in the town square, discussing a fundraiser and uploading her speech. Stephanie gives Paulina a list of issues to avoid. Leo joins them, but Paulina says they are having a business meeting. Leo says this is an emergency as they are having a major PR snafu at Body and Soul that he needs Stephanie on, as it’s a sex scandal.

Bonnie joins Abe at the Body and Soul studio. Abe mentions casting for a new character. Bonnie reveals she already knows about the new character of Regan Holloway and that she read up and loves about how she is supposed to come between Faith and Arrow. Bonnie tells Abe that she’s already found the perfect girl to play the part, who embodies the whole wild child vibe and she’s drop dead gorgeous. Abe asks who she is. Bonnie tells him that it’s Chloe’s little sister, Joy Wesley.

Nancy goes to Joy’s room at the Salem Inn, knocking on her door to wake her up. Nancy informs her that she knocked on her door at 2 AM but she wasn’t there, so she must have found time for the night life and questions where she was last night.

Johnny runs in to Marlena at the hospital. Marlena wishes him a happy birthday and mentions speaking to Allie, who sends her love. Marlena gives Johnny a birthday cupcake made by Chanel. Marlena asks Johnny what’s wrong but he claims there’s nothing at all. Marlena says she doesn’t believe that.

Abe informs Bonnie that Joy is not on his list. Bonnie informs him that she came all the way from New York City just for the chance, so it would be a shame not to let her show him what she’s got as she’s very talented. Abe asks if she has any experience. Bonnie assures that she does and that Nancy said she’s a born performer. Bonnie points out that Abe gave her a chance when she had zero experience, but he saw her raw talent and it worked out really good. Abe admits they are very lucky to have her. Bonnie says he has a great eye for talent, so she knows he will see right away if Joy has it or not. Bonnie adds that Joy could use some direction in her life. Abe argues that this is a business and they can’t afford more difficult personalities on set. Bonnie insists that Joy is an angel and very low maintenance. Bonnie jokes that Nancy might be the difficult personality in their relationship. Bonnie asks Abe to just give Joy a shot and if she bombs, she’ll never mention it again. Abe shows Bonnie the list and asks when he’s supposed to see her. Bonnie asks how about right now before he gets started.

Joy tells Nancy that they got separate rooms so she wouldn’t have her all up in her business every day. Nancy reminds her that she’s paying for her room and questions where she was last night. Joy says she went to a bar and it’s no big deal. Nancy argues that she could have an audition today. Joy insists that she didn’t get trashed, so she’ll be fine as she was just hanging out. Nancy questions who she was hanging out with when she doesn’t know anybody. Joy informs her that she met somebody at the bar, so Nancy asks who. Joy thinks back to meeting Johnny, then tells Nancy that it was just some guy.

Johnny assures Marlena that he’s fine and that he’s just a bit distracted as he was up late for all the scenes today. Johnny brings up Marlena filling in for the role of Charlemagne and how he’s excited to direct her. Marlena explains that she’s only doing it because Leo talked her in to it after Hattie stormed off set. Marlena says that must have been an exciting day for him. Johnny says especially when Hattie cursed the show on her way out the door. Johnny then thinks back to walking in on what he thought was Alex and Chanel. Johnny then remarks that he actually thinks her curse might already be working. Marlena asks why he says that.

Chanel tells Alex that maybe she shouldn’t have brought up he and Stephanie. Alex says it’s not a sore subject and that Chanel walked in on their goodbyes. Alex adds that Stephanie left so quickly that he doesn’t even know where they stand. Alex tells Chanel that he and Stephanie just want to be friends. Chanel thinks it’s really simple and asks if he wants to be friends with benefits with Stephanie or if he wants something more. Alex responds that he doesn’t know what she wants. Chanel advises him to ask her. Alex agrees that maybe he should talk to her.

Paulina questions Leo about a sex scandal when the show hasn’t even hit the air yet and complains that this is the last thing Abe needs right now. Leo tells Stephanie that they need to nip this in the bud now. Stephanie questions what this scandal is. Leo calls it newsworthy and naughty as he has it on good authority that Alex Kiriakis is having sex with one of his co-stars, shocking Stephanie and Paulina.

Joy repeats to Nancy that it was just some guy and she’s sure she doesn’t know him. Joy asks if Nancy talked to Bonnie. Nancy confirms that she did and that she’s going to arrange Joy’s audition with Abe. Joy calls it great that she has the job then but Nancy tells her that she has to audition first. Nancy then gets a text from Bonnie that Abe said yes and Joy is up first, as soon as possible. Nancy tells Joy to get dressed and knock them dead.

Chanel gets a text from Abe that he needs her to stop by the production offices. Chanel complains that she already has so much to do for Johnny’s birthday party. Alex asks what he can do to help. Chanel asks Alex to stop by the Bakery, pick up the cake and bring it with him to work. Alex says he’s happy to help. Chanel calls him a lifesaver and reminds him not to let on to Johnny, assuring that he hasn’t figured anything out about the birthday party. Chanel that mentions that she hasn’t seen Johnny much since they started production as he’s been working late and he was gone today before she got up, so she hasn’t even had the chance to tell him happy birthday yet.

Marlena questions Johnny saying Hattie’s curse is working and asks if something happened. Seth Burns interrupts and comments on Marlena joining Body and Soul, joking that they don’t want to lose her from the hospital to Hollywood. Seth mentions that he’s been easing in to it. Marlena explains that she doesn’t have any lines and just has to go down the elevator shaft. Seth advises her to make sure there’s plenty of mattresses down there before she jumps. Bonnie arrives, so Johnny asks her to take Marlena to the makeup room. Bonnie tells her it’s going to be so fun. Marlena tells Johnny that they will catch up later as she walks away with Bonnie. Seth comments to Johnny that he didn’t mean to scare Marlena off, but remarks that unprofessionalism seems to be going around these days. Seth brings up Hattie walking off set, Leo rejecting all of his outlines, and he still can’t believe walking in on what he thought was Faith and Arrow going at it on set. Johnny says he can’t either.

Stephanie questions Leo saying that Alex is sleeping with somebody at the show. Leo says not just somebody, but one of his co-stars. Paulina hopes he’s not talking about her daughter, who is happily married and planning her husband’s birthday party. Leo says he’s not suggesting Chanel, Bonnie, or Hattie as plenty of other actresses could’ve fallen prey to Alex. Stephanie asks how he even knows it’s true. Leo insists that his sources are never wrong and brings up Alex’s reputation. Paulina warns Leo against talking about someone’s reputation. Leo says the problem is that this hookup happened on set and comments on a stage hand having to clean up. Leo tells Stephanie that a scandal like this could take down the whole show. After Leo and Paulina leave, Stephanie asks how she could be so stupid and says this is exactly why they shouldn’t have gotten involved. Alex then arrives and greets her. Stephanie questions him not being on set. Alex explains that Chanel asked him to pick up Johnny’s birthday cake and invites her to come with him but Stephanie says she has a lot on her plate so she’ll just see him on set. Alex asks if everything is okay. Stephanie says not exactly but they can talk about it later. Alex thinks they should talk about it now. Stephanie then tells Alex that she doesn’t think they should sleep together anymore, ever.

Chanel goes to the Body and Soul studio. Abe hugs her and thanks her for making the time as he knows it was really short notice. Chanel asks what’s going on and if there’s a problem. Abe explains that she’d like her to read lines with a new actress who is auditioning for the role of her rival. Abe calls it a favor for Bonnie and asks Chanel if she could ask Johnny to direct but Chanel reminds him that she’s planning Johnny’s surprise party so she doesn’t want to tip him off in any way. Joy then arrives and meets Chanel.

Leo watches on as Johnny finishes directing Marlena’s scene at the elevator shaft. Marlena hopes she doesn’t have to do that again. Johnny calls her a one take wonder while Leo thanks her as they couldn’t have done it without her. Marlena says it’s Johnny’s birthday, so she was glad to spend some extra time with him. Bonnie praises Marlena. Marlena says she’s just glad she didn’t have any dialogue. Johnny assures that she would’ve been brilliant either way. Johnny tells Marlena that she’s now free to get back to her normal life and her important day job that actually matters. Marlena encourages that Johnny’s job matters too as a lot of people are really counting on him. Johnny says he doesn’t mean to sound ungrateful but he’s just exhausted. Marlena wishes him a happy birthday and hopes he enjoys the rest of his day as she hugs him. Marlena thanks them and heads to her office. Bonnie asks if that’s it for her too. Leo asks Bonnie and Seth to stay for one more scene that was a last minute add, but notes that she won’t have any lines. Seth reads it over and is excited that his character has a lot to say here. Seth asks if he’s been upgraded. Leo says he has and congratulates him. Johnny tells Leo that he didn’t hear anything about this. Leo tells him not to worry, assuring that it’s all been approved.

Joy assumes Chanel plays Faith, which she confirms. Chanel introduces Joy to Abe as their executive producer. Joy says it’s nice to meet him. Chanel explains that her character hates Joy’s character’s guts so she asks her not to be offended by any of the insults. Abe gives them the scenes to go over and asks them to make it quick as they have a bit of a time crunch. Joy thanks Abe for fitting her in and promises not to disappoint. Chanel likes Joy’s confidence. Joy says she must be a good actor then, admitting she’s pretty nervous. Chanel says she’s pretty new at this too and suggests they just have fun with it. Joy then decides she’ll just brave it and she’ll get in to it as they go along. Joy brings up that Abe said they are in a time crunch so they can just jump in. Joy tells Abe that she’s ready, so Abe tells them to go ahead and rehearse. Chanel and Joy run lines, where Joy’s character Regan tells Chanel’s character Faith about running into Arrow at the bar. Chanel as Faith calls Joy’s character a homewrecking bitch and to stay away from her man. They end the rehearsal scene with Chanel pretending to slap Joy as Abe watches on, impressed.

Johnny directs Seth for a hospital scene while Bonnie makes sure with Leo that they aren’t killing her off again. Johnny begins the scene where Seth’s character is on the phone and comments that they haven’t seen the last of Charlemagne. After they cut, Johnny questions Leo about it, reminding him that Marlena only agreed to the one scene and he’s pretty sure Hattie isn’t coming back. Leo questions where his sense of drama is, pointing out that Charlemagne has been back from the dead six or seven times. Leo says that Marlena may say she’s done but you never know, so now they have an insurance policy just in case.

Alex tells Stephanie that he will respect whatever she wants but questions where this is coming from. Stephanie reminds him that they agreed not to sleep together anymore but then they did again and again. Stephanie says they obviously had conflicting feelings but they work together and it’s too complicated. Stephanie adds that what happened on set was a big mistake. Alex admits it wasn’t the best idea. Stephanie declares that it doesn’t matter anymore because it’s over and they will just keep things professional. Alex says he gets it if that’s what she really wants. Stephanie assures that it is and walks away.

Joy asks Abe if she got the part. Abe says he can’t tell her because he has other people to see today, but they will reach out to her if they are interested. Abe tells Joy that she may go, so she exits.

Leo informs Johnny that Chanel needs to see her in the hospital room set as she has a question about a scene. Johnny points out that they aren’t even shooting in there today. Leo says she’s his wife so he doesn’t know. Johnny then goes to find her. Bonnie comes back and complains to Leo. Marlena comes back, so Bonnie praises her performance again. Bonnie asks about Johnny’s birthday. Paulina then arrives and says Chanel forgot Johnny’s birthday present. Paulina says she thought she would stick around for Johnny’s party and have some birthday cake. Marlena gets paged to the trauma room, so she tells them to enjoy the party and give Johnny her love as she walks away. Paulina then asks Leo if he made any progress with the PR snafu. Leo looks over at Stephanie and Seth Burns and says he’s not sure. Seth approaches Stephanie and greets her, believing that she plays Faith, so he asks her if they can run lines together before a scene tomorrow. Stephanie responds that she’s sorry but she has no idea what he’s talking about.

Alex joins Chanel in the hospital room and tells her the cake looks amazing. Chanel calls it Johnny’s favorite. Alex tells her that Leo will be bringing Johnny in any second, so he says to distract him while he goes to get the party setup. Johnny then enters the room. Alex says he’ll see them on set and exits. Chanel goes to hug Johnny and wish him a happy birthday but Johnny pulls away and questions what she and Alex were doing in there alone. Chanel claims that they were just running lies but Johnny tells her to stop lying to him. Chanel questions what she would be lying about. Johnny tells her to spare him as he shouts that he knows they were having sex in there.

Joy returns to her room to find Nancy is still there, so she reminds her that this is her room. Nancy says the maid is cleaning her room. Joy informs her that the audition went great and now she just has to wait to hear back. Nancy then reveals that she found a wedding ring in Joy’s room and questions who it belongs to.

Stephanie tells Seth that she doesn’t know what he’s heard, but she’s not an actress. Alex comes over and calls for everyone to quiet down as Chanel will be bringing the birthday boy in any minute. Bonnie calls for everyone to get festive as she passes out birthday party hats. Stephanie hastily walks away from Alex, leaving him confused.

Chanel questions what Johnny is talking about and why he would think she and Alex were having sex. Johnny suggests she liked it so much the first time which she questions. Johnny shouts that he saw them in there going at it. Chanel calls that crazy and says they would never. Johnny repeats that he saw them and yells that she’s been lying to him ever since. Chanel asks him to listen but Johnny says it will just be more lies like the next day when she said she was going to the Bakery and she wasn’t there. Chanel says she was running an errand but Johnny reveals that he saw her at Alex’s apartment and heard them talking about how he would never find out and that he was clueless. Johnny bets they had a good laugh at how stupid he is. Chanel tells him that it’s not at all what he thinks. Johnny shouts that it’s exactly what he thinks and tells her not to even bother denying it because he’ll never believe another word out of her mouth as he calls her a cheating slut. Johnny declares that even now, she’s lying right to his face and he can’t believe it. Johnny says he can’t even look at her and storms out of the room.

Paulina wonders what’s taking so long. Johnny then storms by and is surprised by the birthday party setup with Alex, Stephanie, Paulina, Leo, Bonnie, and Seth. Johnny questions what this is. Alex asks if he’s surprised and says he better be because Chanel did all of this for him. Chanel then walks out behind Johnny and sarcastically says surprise as Johnny is left speechless.

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Jada and Stephanie are together at the Brady Pub. Stephanie asks about Sarah’s hit and run case being done with and Brady being free. Jada jokes that now she gets to go home to try to convince Rafe to come back to work. Jada says she’s going on about her, but asks what’s going on with Stephanie. Stephanie tells her nothing much, except she slept with Alex again.

Justin goes to see Alex at his apartment. Justin talks about how much fun they had carving pumpkins when he was a kid, so he brought a pumpkin. Justin adds that he hasn’t seen him much since he started Body and Soul, so he thought it might be a good time to bond as he brought along a six pack of beers.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Bonnie practices her lines for Body and Soul, noting that she’s finished 10 pages and has 65 more to go. Bonnie calls out to Henderson to make her a martini, saying that she needs to see a friendly face. Nancy Wesley then arrives, surprising Bonnie.

Chanel calls Johnny from the town square and says she just finished up at the Bakery and asks if he wants to meet up for dinner. Johnny is at the bar, but claims he’s still at the studio. Chanel questions him being there this late. Johnny lies and says he’ll probably be there a while.

Bonnie and Nancy embrace. Bonnie excitedly talks about her visit and asks how things are in New York and what she’s doing in Salem. Nancy responds that she’ll talk about her later, but she wants to talk about Bonnie. Nancy asks if it’s true that Bonnie is now a big soap opera star. Bonnie can’t believe Nancy has heard of Body and Soul all the way in New York City. Nancy then reveals it’s actually the reason she’s here.

Chanel asks how long Johnny thinks he’ll be at the studio. Johnny says he’s not sure as he still has a lot to do. Chanel guesses she can’t complain after he suffered through all her mornings at the Bakery. Johnny mentions stopping by the Bakery earlier today. Chanel notes that Felicity told her and says she’s sorry she missed him, but she was running an errand. Johnny thinks back to seeing Chanel leaving Alex’s apartment, not knowing she’s planning his birthday party. Johnny then asks what the errand was. Chanel claims she had to go to the pharmacy to pick up medicine for her back and says she’s doing good. Chanel guesses she will see him at home later and tells him not to work too hard. Chanel says she loves him and hangs up while Johnny says “pharmacy my ass” as he drinks a beer at the bar.

Alex and Justin talk about Xander walking in on Fiona trying to push Sarah down the stairs after Fiona ran Sarah over and tried to frame Brady for it. Alex jokes that it makes what they do on Body and Soul seem tame in comparison. Alex asks how Bonnie likes working on the show. Justin says she loves it, especially working with Alex. Alex thinks Bonnie just likes giving him the motherly advice she wanted to give him in real life. Justin then asks Alex about working with his co-star. Alex says it’s been fine even though they haven’t shot any scenes together lately, but the photoshoot went smooth so he’s not expecting any problems. Alex tells Justin that there’s no issues there, but there’s a situation with another co-worker that got a little messy.

Stephanie tells Jada that after she and Alex renewed their agreement to remain just friends, she was going back to her apartment but then they started making out. Stephanie says the more they try to say just friends, the less they can keep their hands off each other. Jada compares it to her and Rafe in the beginning, but feels like Stephanie doesn’t think it’s a good thing. Stephanie calls it a complicated thing. Jada points out that it’s happened twice now and bets it will happen again. Stephanie admits she wouldn’t bet against it. Jada asks what she thinks this means for them. Stephanie responds that she has no idea.

Bonnie tells Nancy that it was all Kate and Abe’s idea to keep Body and Soul alive as Abe was a very big fan. Nancy admits she is too and she loves seeing all the divas going at it. Bonnie declares that now she’s one of them and calls it crazy. Nancy praises Bonnie and says they are lucky to have her. Nancy adds that she was reading in one of the soap magazines that they haven’t finished casting, so she was wondering if that was still the case. Bonnie asks if she was thinking she could snag a part. Nancy assures it’s not for her as she hasn’t acted since a high school play where she forgot her lines. Nancy then announces that she wants her daughter to audition and she was hoping Bonnie could put in a good word.

Paulina joins Chanel in the town square. Chanel says she’s feeling better thanks to the muscle relaxers that Kayla gave her. Chanel comments on Paulina having the night off from being Mayor for once. Paulina says she’s always make time for a mother-daughter dinner and asks about Johnny being unable to make it. Chanel says he’s working late unfortunately. Paulina jokes that he could complain with his executive producer. Chanel assures that they are all happy with the job. Paulina thinks Johnny should be having a relaxing dinner with his wife instead of burning the midnight oil.

A woman joins Johnny at the bar and says she’s been traveling with her mother all day, so she needs a drink. Johnny tells her that she’s come to the right place then. She says she’s going to splash water on her face and asks Johnny to order her a drink, unless he’s leaving soon. Johnny responds that he has nowhere to be. The woman returns and notes the quick service in getting her beer which Johnny tells her to enjoy. She says she needed it as she thought the day would never end. She talks to Johnny about her mom being annoying and having no respect for boundaries with drama every step of the way. Johnny comments that it sounds stressful. The woman continues talking about the day with her mom. Johnny admits he’s not listening to her and tells her that other people have problems too. She apologizes for trying to have a conversation and goes to leave but Johnny stops her and introduces himself. She introduces herself as Joy. Johnny then welcomes her to Salem.

Paulina asks Chanel how things are with her and Johnny since it’s been a few days since their early morning squabble at her apartment. Chanel responds that things are okay but they are about to get a lot better because she’s planning a surprise party for Johnny on set for his birthday. Paulina calls that a cool idea and asks if she needs any help as she loves parties and surprises. Chanel brings up Paulina getting Ricky Martin to play her 5th birthday party. Chanel says that Johnny’s party will be a smaller gathering. Paulina says to let her know if she needs any help. Chanel thanks her but reveals she already enlisted Alex. Paulina is surprised and asks if she’s sure that’s a good idea.

Justin asks Alex about he and Stephanie spending a lot of time together. Alex responds that it’s kind of hard not to since they work on the same show together and they live across the hall from each other. Justin calls Stephanie a lovely person and says he’s glad to hear they are friends again, but asks if maybe it’s more than that. Alex says maybe sort of. Justin asks if that means they are getting back together.

Jada asks Stephanie if she and Alex talked afterwards. Stephanie says they didn’t as she woke up in his bed and then got the hell out of there like the walk of shame. Jada asks what there is to be ashamed of. Stephanie clarifies that she’s not ashamed, but disappointed because they agreed not to do anything that might ruin their friendship, but then they did. Jada points out that they both did it, so it looks like Alex wanted it to happen too. Stephanie admits it seemed that way in the moment and as far as she knows, they are still friends. Jada asks what the problem is then, pointing out there’s nothing wrong with being friends that have occasional sex unless one of them want more than that.

Bonnie questions Nancy wanting Chloe to audition for Body and Soul. Nancy says no and reveals she meant her other daughter, Joy.

Nancy’s daughter Joy thanks Johnny for the welcome. Johnny admits it came too late and that he’s just in a bad mood. Joy asks what got him in a bad mood. Johnny responds that his wife did and tells Joy that she’s cheating on him.

Nancy tells Bonnie that Joy is all grown up and quite a handful, calling her stubborn and feisty. Bonnie jokes about who she takes after. Nancy admits she’s a lot like her, but she has a knack for getting in to the messiest situations…

Joy asks Johnny about his wife cheating on her. Johnny questions saying that out loud to a stranger. Joy assures that she won’t tell anyone, pointing out that they don’t have anyone in common anyway. Joy says she’s really sorry for what he’s going through as it sucks. Joy is sure he doesn’t want her two cents, but says she does have a lifetime of experience in assuming the worst of people. Joy asks if there’s a chance he’s jumping to conclusions based on flimsy evidence. Johnny then tells her he walked in on them. Joy asks if he knows the guy. Johnny says that he does and that she works with him. Johnny explains that they had actually slept with each other before they were married. Joy questions him being okay with them working together. Johnny tells her that his wife swore to him that everything was in the past and there was no attraction there, so he stupidly believed her. Joy understands he trusted his wife and asks what he did after walking in on them. Johnny says he turned around and walked out while Joy questions why the hell he didn’t confront her.

Chanel tells Paulina that Alex was really nice in offering to help with the party. Paulina reminds her that Alex was the reason Johnny got all jealous about their love scenes. Chanel insists they talked it out and it’s fine. Paulina brings up Johnny admitting it’s been harder on him than he expected. Chanel thinks once they get the first bedroom scene over with, everyone will realize it’s nothing and not a threat to anyone’s marriage. Paulina questions them not shooting the love scene yet. Chanel reminds her that they had to postpone because of her back. Chanel says it’s on hold until tomorrow, but she thinks what’s really getting to Johnny is the anticipation, so she believes once the love scene is over with, everything will be just fine.

Alex tells Justin that he and Stephanie are not getting back together, pointing out that it didn’t work out the first time so there’s no reason it would now. Alex adds that he was just married to Theresa while Stephanie just lost someone important to her in Everett. Justin says he doesn’t mean to be insensitive, but points out that Everett and Theresa are gone. Alex feels it doesn’t matter as he doesn’t think that he and Stephanie are really meant to be as it’s just not like that. Justin asks what is it like then.

Stephanie tells Jada that she and Alex don’t want more than what’s going on right now. Jada calls it a friendship with occasional love making. Stephanie suggests not calling it love making because no one is in love here. Jada feels there’s something she’s not saying. Stephanie repeats that no one is in love here, including her. Jada says she knows how it is with exes and running in to each other at a vulnerable time. Jada states that hearing Stephanie talk is giving her the vibe that there might be something still there.

Nancy shows Bonnie a photo of Joy and calls her a born performer and drama queen. Nancy says when she saw the casting call for Body and Soul, she thought she should let her showcase that on screen. Nancy talks about Joy being adrift and going from wanting to be in beauty school to wanting to be a doctor like her dad. Nancy thought if Joy could just get a part on Body and Soul, then maybe she could find her purpose.

Johnny tells Joy that he wanted to confront his wife and the guy she was having sex with and he wanted to walk in and beat him to a pulp, but he just went numb in shock. Joy says she gets that and asks what about the next time he saw her. Johnny says he thought she was going to confess and apologize, so maybe they could eventually work past it, but instead, she acted like nothing even happened. Johnny feels Chanel lied right to his face and then snuck out to see him again the next day. Johnny explains that she said she was going to run an errand but he saw her go to his place where he heard Chanel make Alex swear not to say anything and even called him clueless. Joy says she’s sorry but the woman sounds like a stone cold bitch. Johnny says she’s not though and a month ago, he would’ve said there’s no way she’s capable of this but now it’s like he doesn’t even know who she is anymore. Johnny adds that the reason he’s not confronting her about cheating on him is because he feels like if he actually puts it out there, then it’s real and he would still give anything for it not to be.

Chanel tells Paulina that the goal is to get through this love scene and then surprise Johnny with a party and since Alex will be helping with it, maybe Johnny will feel better about him and they can all move forward as friends. Paulina asks what about the next love scene. Chanel says she’s not helping. Paulina wants her to have realistic expectations. Chanel truly believes that once they get past Johnny directing the love scene, it will be a million percent easier moving forward. Chanel declares that after they do this, all the weird tension and hurt feelings will be over with and it will be smooth sailing all the way.

Alex tells Justin that he was in a pretty low place when he moved back in to his apartment and Stephanie kept him steady through the dark times. Alex says he can’t stop thinking about what it was like when they were together and how badly he screwed it up. Alex adds that it took them a long time to get back to being friends and Stephanie agreed that they need to keep things the way they are. Justin points out that they are now sort of, kind of, more than friends. Alex mentions that after they woke up this morning, Stephanie ran out like the apartment was on fire after calling the whole thing a mistake. Justin asks if he agrees that the whole thing was a mistake.

Stephanie admits that the idea of getting back with Alex has crossed her mind, but notes that it went so horribly the last time and they’ve been getting around so well recently that she doesn’t want to risk losing that, even if she feels something for him because Alex doesn’t feel the same way. Jada questions how she knows that and if she’s asked him. Stephanie admits she hasn’t asked because of worries that he might say he doesn’t and she hasn’t forgotten that the old Alex was a player and a very bad boyfriend. Jada points out that people can change. Stephanie believes Alex has changed but questions how much, pointing out that Alex has had multiple threesomes and seemed very comfortable with friends with benefits. Jada decides maybe that’s a good thing that’s what they are then but Stephanie admits she’s not fine with it. Stephanie calls it confusing, reckless, unfulfilling and wrong. Stephanie declares that as far as she’s concerned, she and Alex are strictly friends from now on with no more sex.

Alex reminds Justin about carving the pumpkin. Justin notes Alex avoiding his question and says he understands that he’s a grown man and it’s none of his business. Alex says he gets why he’s asking and appreciates that he cares, but the whole thing is moot because Stephanie is not interested in him like that. Alex and Justin then joke about going ahead with carving the pumpkin.

Bonnie and Nancy hug as they talk about it being so good to see each other. Nancy congratulates Bonnie on being a diva on TV and says she’s sure she will be a fan favorite. Nancy adds that she knows Bonnie has nothing to do with casting. Bonnie responds that it would be her pleasure to put in a good word for Joy and she will make sure that she gets an audition.

Joy asks Johnny what he’s going to do apart from drowning his sorrows and telling his deepest secrets to a stranger. Johnny points out that she’s not a stranger anymore. Joy points out that he can’t hole up in that bar forever. Johnny admits it is getting old already, except for her company. Joy thanks him and says he can’t let his wife keep cheating on him while acting like nothing is wrong as it will eat him up inside.

Chanel and Paulina joke back and forth about paying their bill. Paulina talks about Chanel growing in to a successful entrepreneur and actress. Chanel brings up Paulina being the mayor. Paulina admits they have a lot to be proud of and grateful for. Chanel decides she should head home so she can be well rested for her scenes tomorrow and for the big surprise.

Johnny tells Joy that she’s right that he has to confront his wife sooner than later. Joy asks if he will do it tonight, but Johnny says not tonight.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

[groans] Oh, Chanel, hey.

Oh, I’ve done it again.

Done what again?

I’m interrupting, aren’t I? You and Stephanie–

You’re not interrupting anything. Stephanie’s not here.


And for the fundraiser, we’re going to need you to stick to these talking points. We’ve uploaded your speech to the prompter, but I know sometimes you like to–

Go off book?

Mm-hmm.

Well, I like to feel out the crowd. And if I’m bombing, I– I’m diverting to my, you know, natural–

Which–which is why I’ve also included a list of no-nos. I think it’s best if we just avoid these issues.

Oh, good morning, ladies.

Excuse me, Leo. We’re having a business meeting here.

And I’m sure it’s very important, but this is an emergency. We are having a major, major PR snafu at “Body & Soul” that I need you on top of, like, pronto. It’s a sex scandal. [jazzy music]


Hey, boss.

Oh, Bonnie. Bonnie, look, I only have a minute. We’re–we’re casting a new character, and–

Oh, yes, I know. Regan Holloway, yes. You can just cancel those auditions, actually. See, I’ve been reading ahead, and I know all about the interloper who’s supposed to come between Arrow and Faith. Great stuff, by the way.

Bonnie, I–

And I have found the perfect girl to play the part. She totally embodies that whole wild-child vibe, if you know what I mean. And to top it off, she is drop-dead gorgeous.

OK, OK. Who is she?

Chloe Lane’s little sister, Joy Wesley. [knocking]

Joy, wake up! [knocking] [footsteps pattering] [sighs]

Jeez! Are you trying to wake up the whole hotel?

I thought I was trying to wake up the dead.

I was asleep, Mother.

Oh. Well, it’s no wonder. [chuckles] I knocked on your door at : a.m., too, and you weren’t here. You obviously found time to find out about all the nightlife here in Salem. So where were you last night?

[sighs] [dramatic music]

Hey.

Hey.

Happy birthday.

Thank you, Grandma.

I spoke to Allie. She sends her love.

Oh, that’s– [clears throat] That’s nice.


Anyway… oh, I–I got you a birthday cupcake, deliciously made by your loving wife.


What is wrong?

Oh, nothing, nothing at all.

Well, somehow I don’t believe that.


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


Joy Wesley. No, not on my list.

Oh, no, I know. See, Abe, she came all the way from New York City just for the chance. And really, it would be a shame not to give her the opportunity to show you what she’s got because, Abe, this girl is talented, very talented.

Does she have any experience?

Oh, yes, I’m sure her résumé is very impressive. In fact, Nancy said she was a born performer.

Look, Bonnie–

No, listen, Abe, look at it this way. See, you gave me a chance, right? And I had zero experience. But you, sir, you saw my raw talent. And it worked out pretty good, all right?

[chuckles] Yes, Bonnie, we are– we’re very lucky to have you.

Thank you, Abe. See, you, sir, have a great eye for talent. And I know that you are gonna see right away whether she has it or not. And, Abe, between you and me, the girl could really use a confidence boost. You know, she needs a little direction in her life.

Bonnie, you know that this is a business. And we just can’t afford to have any more difficult personalities on our staff.

Oh, oh, Abe. No, no, no, no, no, I didn’t mean that. No, Joy is an angel, an angel. Very low-maintenance, extremely low. In fact, I don’t want to diss my friend or anything, but I think Nancy might be the difficult personality in that relationship. Anyway, Abe, seriously, if you could just give Joy a shot. And if she bombs, mm, so be it. I will never mention it again. [jazzy music]


When am I supposed to see her?

Well, looks like you have a little time before you start. How about right now?


[sighs]

You know, Mother, the whole point of having two rooms is to not have you all up in my business every second of every day.

[chuckles] And just who’s paying for those two rooms, Miss Joy Wesley?

[sighs]

Where were you last night?

I went to a bar, OK? No big deal.

Big deal– you may have an audition today.

Chill. Mom, I didn’t get trashed or anything. I’ll be fine. I was just…hanging out.

Hanging out? With who?

[sighs] You were just– you don’t know anybody. You were just a baby when we moved away.

It’s a bar, Mom. I met somebody.

Who? Are you even listening to me?

No, not really. And–and no offense, but you are aware that other people have problems as well, right?

Wow. I thought Midwesterners were supposed to be friendly. Sorry for trying to have a conversation.

Wait.


[sighs] I’m Johnny. What’s your name?

Joy.

Hey, Joy. Welcome to Salem.

Just some guy. [dramatic music]

I’m fine, really. I just–I’m a bit distracted, I guess. I was up all night blocking the scenes for today.

Oh, sure. Well, I–I hope you find some time to enjoy your special day.

Thanks, Grandma. Or should I say Charlemagne?

Oof. You heard.

I did. In fact, I’m gonna be the one who’s directing you today, which I’m very excited about.

Well, that makes one of us. Actually, I’m only doing it because Leo talked me into it because I guess Hattie refused to– to die and then just stormed off the set. Oh, that must have been a very exciting day for you.

Oh, yeah, yeah, especially when she cursed the show on her way out the door.


Uh, I don’t think you want to go in there.

Why not?

Well, Arrow and Faith… they got a little carried away.

What do you mean?

I poked my head in there a little while ago, and at first, I thought, oh, they’re rehearsing. But then I realized they were…


In a steamy love scene for real.


Actually, I think her curse might already be working.


Why do you say that?


Sorry, maybe I shouldn’t have brought up you and Stephanie.

Ah, you’re fine. It’s not like it’s a sore subject or anything. We didn’t really get a chance to talk after–

After I clumsily walked in on you two?

Well, luckily, you walked in on our goodbyes, and we had already finished the–you know. Anyway, Stephanie left so quickly, I don’t know where the hell we stand.

Only where you lie down.

Ha, ha, ha, ha. I see we’ve reached the teasing level of our friendship. OK.

Sorry, sorry.

Mm.

OK, so you were saying.

I was saying…

Mm-hmm.

Stephanie and I just want to be friends.

Uh-huh.

We just keep on– Go ahead. I know you want to interject.

No, no, I’m being respectful.

OK. It’s very unlike you.

[laughs] Look, Alex, just– I think it’s really simple. Do you want to be friends with benefits with her or not? Or maybe you want something more? Yes? No? Maybe?

I don’t know what she wants.

OK, well, here’s a bright idea. Ask her.

All right. Maybe I should talk to her.

Mm-hmm.

A sex scandal? And the show hasn’t even hit the airwaves yet.

Oh, we don’t say airwaves. It’s a streamer. We say interwebs. It hasn’t hit the interwebs.

Well, it sounds like it’s hitting the fan. Oh, this is the last thing Abraham needs right now.

Believe me, I know, hence my rude interruption. Steph, we have to nip this in the bud, like, now.

OK, Leo, before we go to DEFCON , what is this supposed scandal?

Well, I may not be Lady Whistleblower anymore, but this little sniffer can catch the first whiff of something newsworthy, especially when said newsworthiness is of the naughty and titillating variety. And I have it on good authority that Alex Kiriakis is having sex with one of his costars. [gasps]


Just some guy, Mother. I’m sure you don’t know him. Did you talk to your friend who works on “Body & Soul”?

Oh! Yes, I did. I talked to Bonnie, and she’s going to try to arrange it with Abe Carver. He’s the producer.

Great. So I have the job.

No, you don’t have the job, Miss Entitled. You have to audition. But Bonnie said that she’s gonna try and arrange it. Oh! I just haven’t heard from them yet. [phone beeps] Oh, wait, wait. [gasps] He said yes!

Really?

Really. Oh, and you’re up first.

What? First? What time am I supposed to be there?

Oh, as soon as possible.

Oh, my God. I’m still in my pajamas.

You need to go get dressed and– and knock them dead.

Can I get you something?

No, actually, I came by to– [phone beeps] Oh. Oh, great. Abe needs me to stop by the production offices. I already have so much to do with Johnny’s birthday party, and now this.

Well, what can I do to help? What do you need?

Actually, that’s why I came by.

OK.

I wanted to see if maybe you could stop by Sweet Bits on your way to set and pick up the cake and bring it with you to work. Because I would have done it myself, but then I’m just so swamped with everything. And then Felicity, she didn’t have the cake ready yet. She needed a little more time. And now Abe, he needs me to stop–

I know. I know. You had me at cake, OK? I’m happy to help.

OK. You’re a lifesaver.

I know. I try.

And don’t let on to Johnny, OK?

I also know how surprise parties work, Chanel.

Mm, do you?

Are you sure he hasn’t figured out anything yet?

Yes, I’m sure.

OK, OK.

Although I haven’t seen much of him since production started. I mean, he’s always working super late. And last night, he worked super late. And then this morning, he was gone before I got up. So I haven’t even got a chance to tell him happy birthday yet.

Aww. [dramatic music]

What do you mean, Hattie’s curse is working? Has something happened?

[sighs]

Dr. Evans, my fellow thespian. Well, will you look at us? Isn’t it something?

It is…something, all right.

Well, don’t have too much fun today. We wouldn’t want to lose University Hospital’s top psychiatrist to showbiz.

Or our hospital administrator.

[chuckles] Fear not. I’m just an under-five. That’s industry lingo for five lines of fewer per episode. I’m easing into it.

Well, I don’t have any lines. I just have to take a nosedive down an elevator shaft.

Oh, I know. Word to the wise. Make sure there’s plenty of mattresses down there before you jump.

Hmm.

Oh, Bonnie. Good, you’re here. Would you please show my grandmother to makeup?

Oh, absolutely. Come on, Marlena. I’ll show you the ropes. It’s gonna be so fun.

Yeah. We will catch up a little later?

Sure.

It’s this way.

I didn’t mean to scare Marlena. But unprofessionalism seems to be running rampant around here. Ms. Adams walks off the set. Leo Stark rejects all my alt lines. And I still can’t get over finding Faith and Arrow going at it on the set.

Yeah, yeah, me neither.


Alex is sleeping with somebody at the show?

Did you not hear me? Not just somebody– one of his costars.

I hope you’re not suggesting that it’s my daughter, who is a happily married woman and who is planning her husband’s surprise birthday party as we speak.

Madam Mayor, Your Highness, I am not suggesting Chanel or Bonnie or Hattie, for that matter. There are plenty of other actresses who could have fallen victim to… the hotness of Alex Kiriakis. I mean, that rocking body, those bedroom eyes.

All right, all right, Leo, how do you even know that this is true? It could just be some crew rumor.

Oh, no, no, no. It is no rumor. My sources are never wrong. And I mean, given Alex’s reputation–

Yeah, well, I don’t think you should be talking smack about anybody’s reputation, Leo Stark. Besides, what’s so scandalous? Costars, they–they date, fall in love all the time. Who knows? These two could wind up being married for years.

I suppose, but the problem is that this hookup happened on set. This poor stagehand had the very unenviable task of, well… cleanup on aisle five, if you catch my drift.

Oh.

Anyway, point is, Steph, we have got to make this disappear because a scandal like this, frankly, could take down the whole show.

[sighs]


Ugh, how could I be so stupid? This is exactly– exactly why I didn’t want to get involved with– [dramatic music] Damn it.

Steph.

Alex.

Hey.

Hey. Hey, shouldn’t you be on set?

I’m headed there soon, but first, I’m on a secret mission. I’ve been deputized as the official birthday cake delivery boy. Chanel asked me to pick it up on the way. You want to come with?

No, I–I can’t. I–I have a lot on my plate right now. So I’ll just–I’ll just see you over there.

OK, no problem.

[sighs]

Is everything OK?

Not exactly.

Not exactly?

We can talk about it later.

I think maybe we should talk about it right now.


Fine. I don’t think we should sleep together anymore. Like, ever.


Hey.

Oh, Chanel. Oh, thank you so much.

Mm-hmm.

Thanks for making the time.

Yeah.

I know this was really short notice.

Sure. What’s going on? Is there a problem?

Oh, no, no, no. I would like you to read with an actress we’re auditioning– it’s very short notice…

Mm-hmm.

For Faith’s rival, Regan Holloway.

Hmm, oh, well, OK.

[chuckles] It’s a favor to Bonnie, actually.

Mm, well, I am happy to help.

Well, good. Hey, do you think that you could ask Johnny if he could direct?

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. Remember, today is the day that I’m throwing his surprise party. So I do not want to tip him off in any way.

Yeah. I’m sorry. I–I forgot. So I’ll direct the audition.

All right.

OK.

So you said that Bonnie knows this actress. What’s her name?

I’m Joy.

Oh.

And you are?

I’m Chanel. Nice to meet you.


And cut. [bell rings] All right.

Oh, man. Thank you. [sighs] [indistinct chatter] Please tell me I don’t have to do that again.

You are a one-take wonder, Grandma.

Dr. Evans, thank you so much. Truly, we could not have done that without you.

Well, thanks. But the happy coincidence is that it’s my grandson’s birthday, and I was glad to spend the extra time with him.

Marlena Evans, you should get a Daytime Emmy for Best Scream Ever.

Oh, thanks. You’re very kind. But I’m just glad I didn’t have a lot of dialogue to learn.

It would have been brilliant no matter what.

I think you might be the slightest bit biased.

Ah, just very tasteful.

So I’m late for my day job. So unless you need anything else from me, Mr. Director?

No, no, you are wrapped. So please feel free to get back to your– your normal life, to your very important day job, one that– that actually matters. Johnny, your– your job matters too. A lot of people are really counting on you here.

Thank you, Grandma. And I know that. I’m just–I don’t mean to sound ungrateful. I’m just exhausted.

I know you are. Happy birthday, anyway.

Thank you.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your day. Oh, my love. Hmm. Thanks, everybody.

Bye. And that’s a wrap for me, too, right, Johnny?

Actually, if you and Seth can stay for one more item– it was a last-minute add.

Ugh, not more purple pages.

It’s a pink page, Bonnie, pink. And you don’t even need one. You don’t have any lines.


[laughs] Leo! I don’t know what to say. I mean, wow! I actually have a lot to say here. Have I been upgraded from an under-five to a… whatever you call it?

You call it a day player. And yes, indeed, you have. Congratulations, Seth. [laughter]

Leo, I didn’t hear anything about this.

Oh, don’t worry, Johnny. All of it’s been approved.

Huh.

So, Chanel, I assume you play Faith?

Yeah, I do. And this is Abraham Carver, our executive producer.

Oh, well, it’s nice to meet you, Mr. Carver.

Same here, Joy.

Oh, and just FYI, my character hates your character’s guts. So please, just don’t be offended by any of the insults I am about to hurl your way.

OK, well, I’m sure I’ve heard worse.

All right.

Well, here are the scenes for you two to go over. And please, make it quick. I’m afraid we have a bit of a time crunch.

Right. Oh, hey, thank you for fitting me in. I promise I won’t disappoint. [chuckles]

I like the confidence, Joy.

Well, then I must be a good actor, because I’m really pretty nervous.

Oh, well, don’t be. I’m pretty new at this myself. So let’s just have fun with it, OK?

Fun?

Yeah.

Yep. All right. You know what? I’m just gonna brave it.

Well, are you– are you sure you don’t want to just, like, read over it?

No, no, I’ll be OK. I’ll just–I’ll get into it as we go along.

Well, we can run the scenes really quick.

No, no, Mr. Carver said we’re on a time crunch, so let’s–let’s just jump in. OK, I’m–I’m ready.

Mm. All right, great. Then let’s go ahead. And action.

[clears throat] OK. “Just tell me where you were last night, Regan.”

“I stopped by the Cheatin’ Heart for a drink. Is that all right with you?”

“All depends. Did you run into any interesting people there?”

“Well, if you’re referring to Arrow, yeah, he was there.”

“Right. “Yeah, he told me all about your little encounter. Said you play a mean game of pool.”

“Well, I am flattered by the compliment. “But the truth is, Arrow did beat the pants off me “with his smooth, steady stroke, “swinging through the cue ball like it’s not even there. And he sure does look fine bending over that table.”

“You listen to me, Regan. “You can throw your little schoolyard innuendos “in my face all you want, but you will never shake “my faith in Arrow, because we have been through “a long and tortured road, and we are finally together in every way.”

“Mm, why, I don’t know what you mean by ‘schoolyard innuendo,’ Faith.”

“Well, then let me elaborate, OK? “You see, the only cheatin’ heart “at the Cheatin’ Heart last night was you, “you home-wrecking bitch. So stay away from my man.”

“Hmm. The real question is, can he stay away from me?” [dramatic music]

Oh, and it says that I’m supposed to slap her right here. OK.

[gasps]

Oh, and cut. [laughter]

Nice. Good work.


OK, Seth, I’m gonna have you right here.

If we could just– there, perfect.

Hey, wait a second. You’re not killing me off for real this time, are you?

No, no. Your job is golden. We just killed off Charlemagne. Kassandra’s not going anywhere. This will be the easiest money you ever make. Just…lie back and relax.

Oh.

OK, rehearsal, everybody. Are we ready? And action.

Yes, I know. It’s terrible that Charlemagne plummeted to her death in an elevator shaft. But there’s more of that begonia serum there, isn’t there? Oh, yes, that’s right. Pineview hasn’t seen the last of Charlemagne de la Croix.

Cut.

Perfecto. Magnifique. Wunderbar.

Leo?

Hmm?

What the hell? My grandmother explicitly said this was a one-and-done. And I don’t think Hattie’s gonna be coming back.

Johnny, where is your sense of drama? Charlemagne has been back from the dead at least six times, seven if you count that alien abduction during the writers’ strike. Marlena may say that she is done, but this is Pineview. You never know. So now we have ourselves a little insurance policy, just in case.


OK, yeah. Steph, I’ll respect whatever you want. Where is this coming from?

Look, we agreed. We agreed that we weren’t going to sleep together again. And then we did. And then we did again.

[sighs]

Obviously, we both have conflicting feelings about it. And on top of that, we work together. And, Alex, it’s just– it’s too complicated. And what happened on that set, it was a mistake, a big mistake.

I admit it wasn’t the best idea. But I mean, Steph–

It doesn’t matter anymore anyway because it’s over, OK? Let’s just keep things professional.


OK, yeah, I–I get it. If that’s what you really want.

Yes, that is what I really want.


[sighs] [dramatic music]

So…[chuckles] Did I get the part?

[chuckles] I–I can’t tell you, because I have other people to see today. But we will reach out to you if we’re interested.


Oh. [chuckles] OK.


You may go.


Hey, DeMille, Chanel needs to see you in the hospital room set. She has a question about a scene.

Oh, but we’re not even shooting in there today.

She’s your wife. I don’t know.


OK.


Bed–bed head.

Oh, you mean morgue slab head. [sighs] And since my contract specifically states that I’m extremely claustrophobic, you might have warned me that I would be in that highly confined space for what seemed like an eternity for that last scene.

Oh, I don’t look at actors’ contracts.

Obviously not.

Ixnay on the urneygay.

What?

[clears throat]

Oh! Marlena. Great performance. Have I told you that?

You have.

Oh, yeah. Anyway, how’s Johnny doing? I hear it’s his birthday today?

Yes, it is. Paulina, how nice to see you.

Mayor Price, if you’re here for a doctor’s appointment, you have accidentally wandered into an imaginary land called Pineview.

I am here because Chanel was so busy rushing around this morning, she forgot to take this. And since I made the trip, I thought, you know, I’d give my best to my son-in-law and maybe have a piece of birthday cake.

Hmm. – Dr. Marlena Evans to Trauma . Dr. Marlena Evans to Trauma .

That is my alternate reality. So enjoy the party. And tell Johnny, if you would, that I’ll catch him later on.

We will.

So any progress with that PR snafu?


I’m not sure.

Hey, Faith. I was thinking we could run lines together, if that’s all right with you. Blake and Faith have a scene together tomorrow.

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


Oh, man, that cake? Chanel, it looks amazing.

Mm-hmm. Red velvet, Johnny’s favorite.

Good work.

Thank you.

Oh, my God. Anyway, Leo is gonna be bringing Johnny in any minute. So you distract him while I go out there with everybody else. We’re gonna set up the party, all right?

All right, I will keep him in here, and I’ll keep him distracted. [door clicks open] And–

OK, good.

Johnny.

Hey. I’ll see you guys on set.

Happy birthday, my love.

What were– what were you and Alex doing in here–alone?

Oh, we–we were just running lines.

Would you stop lying to me already?

What would I be lying to you about?

Spare me the innocent denial, OK? I know you two were having sex in here!


Mom, this is my room. Did you forget?

The maid was cleaning mine.

Oh. Well, the audition went great. Thank you for asking.

Mm-hmm.

I just have to wait and hear back.

Oh. And you know what I’m waiting to hear? Whose wedding ring is this? [dramatic music]

[sighs]


I’m sorry, I don’t know what you’ve been told, but I’m not an actress. I’m actually–

All right, everybody, quiet down. Chanel is gonna be bringing the birthday boy any minute.

OK, everybody, time to get festive. Oh, here, you guys. Here’s two for you.

Thank you.

All righty. Now, Madam Mayor, I have one for you.

Oh, no, thanks.

Well, come on, Paulina. It’s a party. Let’s go, please.

Oh.

Grabbed one for you.


What are you talking about? My God, Johnny, why would you think that Alex and I are having sex?

‘Cause you liked it so much the first time.

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

I saw you, Chanel, OK? I saw the two of you the other day in here, going at it.

OK, Johnny, this is crazy, OK? Alex and I would never–

I said I saw you, Chanel! And you’ve been lying to me ever since.

Johnny, Johnny, please, please listen to me, OK?

Why–why should I? It’s just gonna be more lies. Just like the day after I saw you with him, you told me you were going to the bakery. Well, I went there, and you were nowhere to be found.

I was running an errand.

Oh, at Alex’s apartment?

What?

Yeah, no, I heard you guys talking about how I was– I was never gonna find out, how clueless I am. I bet you guys had a nice big laugh about–about how– how stupid I am…

Oh, my God.

What a fool your husband is.

Johnny, this is not at all what you think.

No, it’s exactly what I think! OK? And don’t even bother trying to deny it. I–I refuse to believe another word that comes out of your mouth because you’re a cheating slut. Even now, you’re lying right to my face. I can’t believe it. I can’t even look at you.


What’s taking so long? all: Surprise!

Whoo-hoo! [laughs]

What–what is– what is this?

Happy birthday, Johnny boy. Are you surprised or what? You better be, buddy, because Chanel, your wife, did all of this for you, pal. [laughs]


Surprise.

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Days Short Recap Monday, October 21, 2024

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

Steve hit Mark before he could kill Chad. A surprised Chad wanted to know what was going on. Steve told him that the woman posing as Abby wasn’t the real one. He said she was an imposter and said Kayla ran another DNA test that proved she wasn’t Abby. Abby checked on Mark. Steve told Chad that Mark falsified the DNA test results. Chad asked her if it was true, but was able to tell by looking at her that it was. She admitted that she wasn’t Abby. A shocked Chad couldn’t believe it. He asked if Mark was her boyfriend. She said he was her brother. Steve said it was time to get the police involved, but Chad said he wanted answers. When Chad took Abby to another room, he wanted her to start talking. He asked why she pretended to be his wife. She wanted him to know that it wasn’t her idea and that it was Clyde’s plan. Chad wanted to know why Clyde did this. She said she didn’t know but assumed Clyde wanted to torment him and get his money. A furious Chad was shocked that she would pretend to be a dead woman for money and said she didn’t care about him. She said she didn’t expect him to believe her, but she had feelings for him. When he said he didn’t believe her, she said she cared about her and her intentions weren’t malicious. She said she hated lying to him because she fell in love with him. He asked how she knew his and Abby’s wedding vows. She said she looked through a box of mementos in the attic and found Abby’s vows written down. Chad said she was sick for making him feel this way. He said if she cared about him she would have told him the truth before he thought he had his wife back in his life and before her brother tried to kill him. She said she didn’t know her brother was coming to kill him and got in the way to keep Mark from killing him. The plan was for her to marry him and transfer his money over to Clyde and that would have been the end of it. Chad asked how she was going to explain what happened to his money. She said she was going to be gone by then. Chad said her brother or Clyde must have decided that it would have been easier for him to die. She denied knowing anything about that part of the plan.

Chad told “Abby” that a part of him knew something wasn’t right, but he believed it because he wanted it to be true. He wanted to believe Abby was back in his and the kids’ lives. It was the first time since Abby died when he wasn’t in pain. Thanks to her, he had to mourn Abby all over again. He thought Abby’s parents were going to be furious when they found out and was grateful that he didn’t tell the kids the truth. She said that was why she didn’t want him to tell them and why she wanted to go to Paris. Clyde threatened to kill her mother if they didn’t do what he wanted. She said Clyde’s men were holding her hostage and if Clyde didn’t get his money, they would kill her. Chad wanted to know how he was supposed to believe her. She said she didn’t expect him to believe her. He said he didn’t know who she was. She told him her name was Cathrina. Chad didn’t know if she was telling the truth about that and didn’t care. He said what he knew was that she and her brother committed fraud against the people who loved Abby and threatened to make her pay. Steve tied Mark to a chair. JJ walked in and wondered what was going on with the doctor. Steve said the doctor tried to kill Chad and was the brother of the woman pretending to be Abby. JJ realized his mother was right and dreaded having to tell his father the truth. Steve suggested they waited for more information before they told Jack the truth. He was convinced Clyde was involved. When Mark woke up, Steve told him they knew the truth and that his sister and Chad were talking things out. Xander went to see Kristen who told him she wasn’t giving him the serum since Brady was still behind bars. Xander said Brady was free and that his mother was the one who did it and was arrested. He explained what his mother did and how EJ didn’t want to let Brady go free until he and Sarah convinced him to do it. When Xander asked for the serum, Kristen said she had to confirm what he told her first. If Brady was out, she should be able to talk to him. Brady ran into Sarah at the police station. She told him she was glad the right person was behind bars, but she wanted to tell him something. When they went into the conference room, Brady got a call from Kristen. He let her know he was on his way home. Kristen asked him to come see Rachel and wanted to know how he got released. After Brady got off the phone, Sarah said she felt terrible for blaming him for her accident. Brady said thanks to Fiona, he thought he was guilty too. Sarah said she was the one who made a statement to the police and would understand if she never forgave her. Brady said he forgave her and had to learn to forgive himself for being weak which allowed Fiona to frame him. Sarah said he was a good man who knew not to drive so he should give himself credit for that. He asked if she was confused for why she said he was the driver. She said she lied to the police. Brady understood her wanting him to pay but couldn’t understand why she lied. Sarah said she didn’t do it to punish him. He said he had time to think about it and realized she was protecting Xander from killing him. When Sarah started crying, he knew he was right. Brady said he understood Xander wanting to get payback and thought a guilty man going to prison was better than the father of her child. She thanked him for understanding. He said he knew she tried to do the right thing by recanting her statement. Sarah said she did it because there is a serum that could help her walk again. She said the only way she could get it if she recanted her statement. Brady said he knew who made the deal. Kristen told Xander that she talked to Brady and he was released, but she figured out that Eric was the one who figured out Brady was innocent and that neither he nor Sarah had anything to do with Brady getting released. She said she was keeping the serum. Xander told her that he and Sarah convinced EJ to drop the charges against Brady. She said EJ would have dropped the charges. Since she was feeling generous, she was willing to give him the serum in exchange for Titan. Xander asked why she wanted the company when she had her own. Kristen said she wanted to merge Titan and DiMera which would make her unstoppable. She said the board wasn’t happy with the numbers and was losing faith in her. If she had Titan, she would regain their trust. Xander refused to give her his father’s company. He said she didn’t need Titan because she serum would make her a fortune. Kristen said it could take years for the serum to get on the market and by then one of her brothers could take over the company. Xander didn’t want to hand over his father’s company to the daughter of his enemy. Kristen said it was a small price to pay to help Sarah walk again. When Xander went home, he told Sarah that Kristen would give them the serum in exchange for Titan.

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Nancy surprised Bonnie while she was rehearsing her lines. Bonnie wanted to catch up, but Nancy was more interested in Body & Soul. She read that the show was casting and wondered if she could put in a good word for her daughter, Joy. Chanel reached out to Johnny to see if he wanted to get something to eat. He lied to her and said he had to work. While he was sitting in a bar, he filled her in about going to Sweet Bits looking for her. Chanel came up with an excuse for why she wasn’t there. Johnny flashed back to hearing Chanel and Alex talk about keeping a secret. Reeling from his conversation with Chanel, he noticed a brunette approach him. She told him that she was traveling with her mother and needed to freshen up. The brunette asked him to order her a drink. She came back and started venting to him about her mother. The mystery woman noticed that Johnny wasn’t listening, so she asked him about it. He admitted that he wasn’t listening to her. Johnny snapped at her, so she was about to leave. He stopped her and introduced himself to her. She told him that her name was Joy. Johnny welcomed her to Salem and revealed that his wife was cheating on him.

Paulina and Chanel met at the Town Square for dinner. Chanel told her mother about the party she planned to have for Johnny. Paulina offered to help, but she said Alex was helping her. The mayor wondered if that was a good idea to get Alex’s help with the party. Chanel was convinced things would get better once Johnny directed them in their first love scene. Johnny wouldn’t be jealous anymore once they do their scenes. Paulina didn’t seem as confident as Chanel. Justin went to visit Alex. Alex talked to Justin about what’s happening with Stephanie. Justin thought they could be together, but Alex didn’t think Stephanie had feelings for him. Stephanie had the same conversation with Jada about Alex. She wasn’t sure how he felt about her. Since she didn’t know how Alex felt, she decided not to have sex with him anymore. Nancy talked to Bonnie about the type of person Joy is. She thought Joy could find herself by being cast on the soap. Bonnie was willing to put in a good word for Joy. Johnny told Joy about what he thinks is going on with his wife. Joy thought Chanel was a terrible wife. Johnny didn’t think she was terrible. He won’t confront her because it will make her cheating a reality and he didn’t want it to be. Joy didn’t think he should keep going like that. She wondered if he was doing it tonight. Looking into her eyes, Johnny decided he wouldn’t confront her that night.

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In Paris, Mark holds the gun but Steve appears and knocks Mark out from behind. Chad is shocked to see Steve and questions what’s going on. Steve then declares that this woman is not Abigail.

At the DiMera Mansion, Kristen is on the phone with Mr. Shin, talking about it being a miracle that her sister in law is back from the dead. Kristen hangs up and calls him a cranky old bastard. Kristen then heads in to the living room to find Xander, who says they need to talk. Kristen doesn’t recall any plan for them to meet and tells him to save his breath because she’s not going to hand over the serum while Brady is behind bars. Xander then reveals that Brady is free.

Sarah goes to the police station and tells Brady that she heard the charges against him have been dropped and now the right person is behind bars which Brady confirms. Sarah says she’s happy that EJ finally came to his senses and asks if Brady has a minute because there’s something she’d really like to say to him.

Chad questions what Steve means by saying this woman is not Abigail. Steve declares her to be an impostor and a con artist. Chad stops him and argues that they did a DNA test. Steve reveals that Kayla ran the test again and the samples between her and Jack are definitely not a match. Steve states that he’s sorry but this woman is not Chad’s wife, leaving Chad shocked.

Kristen questions the police letting Brady go. Xander informs her that he’s been fully exonerated now that they’ve arrested the true culprit. Kristen questions if he’s saying Brady is not the one who hit Sarah. Xander confirms that and reveals it was his mom as it turned out that Fiona and Brady were drinking that night. Xander says that rather than own up to what she did, Fiona decided to frame Brady. Xander is surprised Kristen hadn’t heard since it was in the Spectator. Kristen mentions just getting back from a work meeting. Xander explains that he and Sarah just got back from the police station where EJ didn’t want to release Brady but they managed to change his mind. Kristen questions Brady really being free which Xander confirms. Xander asks if they can have the serum. Kristen says not until she confirms what he’s telling her. Xander insists it’s the truth. Kristen brings up the last time Xander came begging for the serum. Kristen declares that if Brady is free, she will have no problem getting him on the phone.

Brady is glad Sarah is there since he wanted to talk to her too. Brady asks her to come in to the interrogation room for some privacy. Brady then gets a call from Kristen and asks if he can take this real quick. Sarah agrees to wait for him in the interrogation room. Brady answers as Kristen says she heard the good news and asks if he’s really out. Brady confirms that he will be heading home soon. Kristen calls that amazing and asks him to stop by on his way home to see Rachel which Brady agrees to do. Kristen stops to ask Brady how exactly his release came about.

Marlena runs into Kayla at the hospital and informs her that Brady is getting out of jail. Kayla says she must be really happy. Marlena notes her not sounding excited and asks if she’s distracted. Kayla then informs Marlena that Steve has landed in Paris to try and stop Chad from marrying “Abigail” because “Abigail” is not Abigail after all.

“Abigail” checks on Mark to ask if he’s okay. Steve explains to Chad that Mark falsified the results of the first DNA test. Chad asks if that’s true. “Abigail” confirms Mark is breathing and asks if he can hear her. Chad asks again if it’s true. She starts to cry as Chad realizes she is not Abigail. She finally admits that she is not Abigail. Chad questions her playing him this whole time like a sick game. Chad realizes this means that Abigail is really dead. Steve repeats that he’s so sorry. Chad questions if Mark is her boyfriend. She confirms that he is her brother.

Kristen returns to Xander in the living room and informs him that she just spoke with Brady and he has been released from police custody. Xander asks for the serum but Kristen says no because Brady said that Eric was the one who figured out Fiona framed him and that’s what sparked his memory that he wasn’t the one driving the car that hit Sarah. Xander argues that Sarah remembered that too but Kristen says Brady was the one to alert the police so Xander and Sarah didn’t do anything to get Brady free. Kristen declares that she’s going to keep the serum.

Brady joins Sarah in the interrogation room. Sarah talks about blaming him for her accident for months and how he’s been blaming himself too. Sarah cries that she feels awful about it. Brady tells her not to since he thought he was guilty too, thanks to Fiona. Sarah brings up that she told the police that she saw him behind the wheel and that’s on her, not Fiona. Sarah says her statement almost sent Brady to prison for a crime he didn’t commit, so if he never forgave her, she would understand. Brady assures that she’s forgiven. Brady acknowledges that Fiona would never have been able to frame him if he wasn’t drinking so much. Brady says it will take him awhile to forgive himself for getting so drunk after years of sobriety. Sarah encourages that he will get there and calls him a really good man, who had the sense not to drive that night so he has to give himself credit for that. Brady doesn’t think he deserves any credit but thanks her. Brady says now that he remembers that he wasn’t the one that hit her, he’s having a hard time understanding why she identified him as the driver. Brady asks if she saw him in the passenger’s seat and got mixed up. Sarah admits there was no mix up and that she lied.

Marlena tells Kayla that she can’t believe this woman would pose as Abigail for all these months. Kayla says she sadly had them all fooled. Marlena asks about the DNA test. Kayla explains that Steve figured out she had help from their own Dr. Mark Green, who changed the test results. Marlena questions why he would do that. Kayla has no idea but is sure Steve will find out soon enough.

Chad questions Mark being “Abigail’s” brother and that’s who she was on the phone with when she said she was talking to JJ. Steve declares it’s time to bring in the police. Chad says that’s fine but he wants his answers now so they are going to have a little chat. Chad takes her in to the bedroom and demands she start talking. She asks what he wants to know. Chad wants to know why she’s pretending to be his dead wife. She says she knows there’s no excuse but she wants him to know that it was not her idea or Mark’s and that it was all Clyde’s plan. Chad questions if Clyde paid her to pretend to be Abigail. She says it was nothing like that. Chad questions her letting Clyde use her to do his bidding. Chad recalls Clyde stopping him from putting a bullet in his head by claiming Abigail was still alive and then he tried to use that lie to get out of prison but got put in super Max, so he questions why Clyde would do all this. She explains that Clyde wanted to torment him and wanted his money. Chad questions this being about money that she pretended to be a dead woman and pretended to care about him. She clarifies that wasn’t pretend and admits that she really has feelings for him.

Marlena tells Kayla to let her know when she hears from Steve. Kayla says she’s sorry she was distracted when she told her about Brady because she knows how much that weighed on her and John, so it must be a huge relief. Marlena adds that now Kristen doesn’t have to be involved in helping Brady. Kayla doesn’t understand how she could have. Marlena says that Kristen had some sort of plan to help him but now they don’t need her help. They talk about Kristen still trying to worm her way in to Brady’s life.

Brady gets that Sarah wanted him to pay when she believed that he was the one who hit her, but he’s frankly surprised that she would lie to the police to make that happen. Sarah clarifies that’s not why she lied. Brady asks if she was protecting Fiona. Sarah assures that she had no idea Fiona was the one who hit her. Brady brings up hearing that Fiona tried to push her down some stairs. Sarah says she would’ve succeeded if Xander didn’t come home when he did and calls her a monster. Brady says he’s sorry for her and Xander, but he can tell she’s reluctant to tell him why she lied to the police. Brady adds that he had time to think about it and he has a theory that she was trying to protect someone, not Fiona, but Xander. Brady guesses that Xander was going to kill him on the night she had him arrested.

Xander argues to Kristen that he and Sarah were the one who convinced EJ to let Brady go so if it wasn’t for them, he’d be rotting in a holding cell next to Fiona. Kristen says he doesn’t have to tell her how stubborn EJ can be, but he would have had to drop the charges eventually as Brady would’ve gone free no matter what. Xander argues they had a deal and she’s just trying to go back on her word. Kristen complains that he didn’t deliver. Xander asks if she’s not going to give them the serum. Kristen says she didn’t say that and calls it his lucky day. Kristen declares that she will give him the miracle serum to cure Sarah’s paralysis but she wants something in return. Xander asks what she wants now. Kristen reveals that she wants Titan. Xander asks if this is a joke as she seriously can’t expect him to hand over a billion dollar company. Kristen says he will if he ever wants to see his wife walk again. Xander argues that it makes no sense to want his family’s company when she has her own. Kristen explains that Titan is DiMera’s number one competitor, so if she merges them, she will be unstoppable. Xander calls her greedy while Kristen says it’s self preservation. Kristen talks about coming back from a very tense meeting with the DiMera board where they expressed dissatisfaction in the current revenue stream and projections, so they are losing confidence in her as CEO. Kristen declares she has to pull out all the stops and if she gains control of Titan, they would regain their confidence in her in spades and she would be the most successful CEO that DiMera has ever had. Xander responds that he’s sorry to burst her bubble, but he’s never giving her his father’s company.

Brady tells Sarah that they all know how badly Xander wanted revenge because he believed that he hit her with his car. Brady adds that Xander planned to break his legs, so it’s not a stretch to think he would take it one step further and end his life. Brady recalls running in to the man in the town square that night, who pricked him with his ring and shortly after, he was out of it and everyone thought he was drunk, but he knew he hadn’t touched a bottle since the accident, so he had been drugged. Brady adds that night when the police came to his house, they caught Xander hovering over him in his bedroom and he said he was just there to confront him, but he think Xander was there to finish him off. Brady states that luckily because Sarah called the police, that stopped him. Brady believes that Sarah knew what Xander was up to, so she called the police and lied to keep him from committing murder. Brady asks if that sounds about right.

Kayla asks Marlena if Brady is home now. Marlena says he won’t be until later this afternoon. Marlena says she’s so happy for Tate as he really needs his dad right now. Kayla agrees, especially since his mother isn’t in his life. Kayla bets John is just thrilled which Marlena confirms. Marlena says that John always believed there would be more to it and he wished he could be there to welcome Brady home, but he’s out of town with his father in Baton Rouge. Kayla brings up hoping that Steve got to Paris in time. Marlena says even if he doesn’t get there in time to stop the wedding, it’s going to be so hard because Chad is going to have to say goodbye to Abigail twice. Kayla says her heart breaks for him.

Steve ties up Mark as JJ returns to the apartment and questions what Steve is doing there and what’s going on. Steve informs him that they had a little incident. JJ recalls seeing Mark talking to Holly earlier and that he’s a doctor from Salem. Steve reveals that he was also moonlighting as Chad’s assassin. JJ asks if Chad is okay and where “Abigail” is. Steve explains that Chad is fine and he’s in the bedroom, questioning her part in all of this. JJ asks if he’s saying his sister had a part in Mark trying to kill Chad. Steve then reveals to JJ that the woman is not his sister.

Chad questions “Abigail” wanting him to believe that she has feelings for him. She says she doesn’t want him to do anything and she doesn’t expect anything from him, but she does care about him and at no point was her intent malicious. Chad questions it not being malicious to make him believe his dead wife was alive. “Abigail” talks about how hard it was and how much harder it got when she got to know him and saw what a kind and compassionate man he is. “Abigail” declares that she was falling in love with Chad. Chad questions how she recited Abigail’s vows. She admits that when Chad brought the wedding album over, he mentioned a box of mementos in the attic, so she snuck in and found Abigail’s vows, then memorized them. Chad calls her disgusting and so unbelievably twisted. Chad asks if she realizes that lying to him like that and make him feel this kind of miserable pain and grief means she can’t claim to care about him. Chad argues that if she cared about him, she would’ve told him the truth before he fell for her, before he thought he had the love of his life back, and especially before her brother showed up to shoot him dead.

Marlena reminds Kayla of how the woman posing as Abigail started. Kayla remembers Jack and Chad going to look for her and finding John tied up in her apartment, but they never gotten to the bottom of how all that happened. Kayla hopes that Steve gets to the bottom of it and gets answers.

JJ tells Steve that Jennifer was right all along as she knew that woman wasn’t her daughter. Steve guesses they should’ve known better than to doubt a mother’s instinct. JJ dreads telling Jack because he was so convinced it was Abigail and so happy about it. Steve thinks they should wait until they have more details before making that call. JJ doesn’t get why that woman would pretend to be Abigail and how she’s connected to Mark. Steve says they are apparently brother and sister and guesses their motive has something to do with Clyde Weston.

“Abigail” swears to Chad that she didn’t even know Mark was coming to Paris and certainly not that he was coming to kill him. Chad questions why he should believe her. She says she wasn’t going to let it happen and stood in front of the gun. Chad asks how he knows that’s not just part of her act. “Abigail” insists it wasn’t and tells Chad that she was just supposed to marry him, then transfer his assets to Clyde and that was it. Chad asks how she was going to explain it when he found out his assets were gone. She then reveals that she was meant to disappear afterwards. Chad questions just deciding it would be a lot easier if he was dead, then she could just inherit the money. She insists that she didn’t know but Chad tells her to stop. Chad states that part of this is his fault too because he knew in his gut that something was off but he just reminded himself about the DNA test. Chad says if he’s being completely honest, he thinks he fell for her lies because he just wanted so desperately for it to be true that the love of his life had finally come back to he and his kids. Chad adds that for the first time since finding out his wife was dead, he wasn’t in pain but now thanks to her, he has to mourn her all over again. She cries that she’s so sorry. Chad adds that it’s not just him that she hurt because when Abigail’s parents find out the truth, they are going to be in Hell. Chad thanks God that he did not tell his kids. She talks about being adamant about not seeing them so they didn’t get their hopes up and that’s why she suggested going to Paris. She insists that she and Mark never wanted to do any of this. Chad asks why they did then. She responds that Clyde forced them to, so Chad asks how. She then explains that the only reason she pretended to be Abigail was to stop her and Mark from losing someone they love because Clyde threatened to kill their mother if they didn’t do what he said.

Brady tells Sarah that he doesn’t have to say anything as he can tell by the look on her face that she’s right. Brady says in some ways, he gets it. Brady acknowledges that he’s no fan of Xander but he doesn’t blame him for wanting to pay him back for what he believed he did to her. Sarah calls that generous. Brady says as far as Sarah’s lie goes, she thought it would be best that a guilty man go to prison rather than the father of her child going to prison for murder, so he can’t blame her for that. Sarah tearfully thanks him. Brady knows she tried to do the right thing in the end as EJ told him that she tried to recant her statement which she confirms, but says it was for selfish reasons. Brady asks what she means. Sarah then reveals that apparently there’s an experimental drug that could help her walk again and someone offered to give it to her, if she had the charges against him dropped. Brady is pretty sure he can guess who made that offer.

Kristen warns Xander to rethink his position unless he wants to go home to his wife and explain to her that he threw away her only chance at ever walking again. Xander argues that she must want something else more reasonable, suggesting a new car. Kristen calls that the lamest counter offer. Xander says she doesn’t need Titan to impress the board since she has the serum and said she was going to make a fortune off it. Kristen says she thought so, but the trials could take years so if she makes a profit off the serum, one of her brothers could take her spot as CEO, so she has to act now. Xander argues that she has to understand that his father left the company to him and it’s greatest work, so he can’t just hand it over to the daughter of his greatest enemy. Kristen asks why not, calling it a small price to pay to help the woman he loves. Xander then exits. Brady arrives, so Kristen runs up and hugs him, saying she’s so happy to see him. Brady asks about Rachel. Kristen says she’s upstairs and she will go get her but Brady asks to talk to her first. Brady reveals that Sarah told him about the deal she made with her and Xander, so he’s assuming that’s the plan she was alluding to. Kristen confirms it was but says it turns out she didn’t have to make that deal after all. Brady asks if she’s still going to give Sarah the serum. Kristen assures that she is and says that Xander was just there, making arrangements.

Xander goes home to Sarah at the Kiriakis Mansion and asks if she talked to Brady. Sarah confirms that she did and she apologized. Sarah adds that Brady figured out that she lied to prevent Xander from killing him. Xander points out that he doesn’t have any proof of that. Sarah says that Brady is willing to let it go and asks how it went with Kristen. Xander says she ultimately agreed to give the serum, but there’s a catch. Sarah questions how there’s a catch since Brady is free. Xander explains that Kristen doesn’t feel they were involved in making it happen, so she wants something else in return for the serum. Sarah asks what she wants. Xander says just his family legacy.

Mark regains consciousness and asks why the hell Steve is there. JJ responds that his uncle foiled Mark’s little assassination attempt. Mark questions how he knew. Steve explains that the DNA test he had him run was actually a test for him and he failed miserably. Mark asks where his sister is. Steve informs him that she’s in the bedroom with Chad, hashing things out, but he’s pretty sure their marriage is doomed.

Chad questions “Abigail” about Clyde threatening to kill her mom. She explains that Clyde’s men have been holding her mother hostage this entire time and if they don’t get the money to him soon, they are going to execute her. She assures that is the only reason that she and Mark agreed to do any of this. Chad asks how he knows it’s not just another lie. She admits he doesn’t and she doesn’t expect him to believe anything she’s saying. Chad remarks that he doesn’t even know who the hell she really is. She then reveals her name is Cat, short for Catherina as she was named after her mom…

Marlena tells Kayla that it’s so strange that one moment John was in Greece, laying flowers at Catherina’s grave and then the next, he was tied up in a room in Poplar Bluff. Kayla talks about John not getting closure. Marlena say no matter how much time has passed, John will never forgive himself. Kayla talks about John carrying around that tremendous guilt. Marlena suspects Catherina’s death will always haunt John…

Cat tells Chad that as far as she knows, her mother is still alive but one phone call from Clyde could change all of that. Chad admits he doesn’t know if she’s telling the truth or not and he doesn’t really care, but he knows that she and Mark committed an incredibly cruel fraud against anyone who ever loved Abigail. Chad promises that for that, he will make them pay.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

So Sarah’s hit-and-run case is pretty much closed, huh?

Mm-hmm. And Brady’s finally been released, so that means I can look forward to an evening with Rafe trying to convince me that he’s well enough to go back to work.

Mm. No surprise he’s impatient about it.

No, not surprising at all.

But I’m pretty sure that his doctors will tell him that he’ll be, you know, good enough soon. But listen to me going on and on about my day. What is going on with you?

Mm, nothing much. Just that… I slept with Alex again. [mellow country music]


Trick or treat?

[laughs] Hey, Dad.

[laughs]

I’m hoping you didn’t come here for the candy, because we don’t get many trick-or-treaters in the building. But I can offer you, I don’t know, maybe a little chocolate protein powder?

Protein powder? Uh, I’ll pass.

Okay, what’s with the pumpkin?

Well, I stopped by the market on the way home, and I started thinking about how much fun we used to have carving pumpkins when you were a kid.

Oh, you want to do a little carving, huh?

Why not? I haven’t seen you since you started work on “Body & Soul,” so I thought this would be a good opportunity to bond.

Okay.

And in case you’re not in the mood to stick your hands into some pumpkin guts, I thought we could bond over these.

Hey, all right. All right. Now we’re talking.

[chuckles]

Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself? Either way, you’re wasting your breath because I don’t buy it. Your lack of integrity has undermined me in far too many ways. Did I get it right? [whimsical music] Ha, yeah! Nailed it! [laughs] Ten pages down of dialogue. more to go. [sighs] Hey, Henderson? Be a pal, make me an extra dry martini, please. Oh, come on, Hennie, please? I need to see a friendly face! [inhales sharply]

Will mine do?

[gasps] Ahh! [serene music]

Hey, Gio. I just finished at the bakery. I wanted to see if maybe you wanted to meet up for dinner.

Uh, actually, I’m still at the studio.

Really? This late?

Yeah, uh, Kate wanted me to block my scripts for the next three shows, so I’ll probably be here a while. [soft tense music]


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


Nancy! You’re a sight for sore eyes, girl!

Oh, Bonnie, Bonnie, Bonnie! Oh, I hope this isn’t a bad time. Henderson let me in.

Are you kidding me? Honey, it’s never a bad time when my old pal Nancy comes to see me out of the blue. So how are things in the Big Apple? What are you doing in Salem?

Well, we’ll talk about me later. Right now, I want to talk about you. Is it true that you’re now a big soap opera star?

[laughs] Well, um, get a load of this. [clears throat] Who are you trying to convince, me or yourself? Because either way, I’m not buying it.

Ah, move over, Meryl Streep.

Thank you, darling. [gasps] Oh, my gosh. I can’t believe that you’ve heard of “Body & Soul” all the way in New York City.

[chuckles] Well, actually, it’s the reason I’m here.


How long do you think you’re gonna be at the studio?

Uh, not sure. I still have a lot left to do.

That’s the life of a director, huh?

Yup.

Well, I guess I can’t really complain after you suffered through all those mornings of me getting up at the crack of dawn to open up the bakery.

Hey, that reminds me, I– I stopped by Sweet Bits earlier today.

Oh, yeah, right, Felicity told me. I–I’m sorry I missed you, I was running an errand. [soft tense music] I can trust you to keep this to yourself, right?

Of course. Johnny will not hear a word about this from me.

Good, because my husband is totally clueless.

Let’s keep it that way.


What was the errand?

Oh, I had to stop by the pharmacy to get some medicine for my back in case it flares up again.

And has it?

Has it what?

Flared up again?

Oh, nope. I’m–I’m doing good.

Well, I’m glad to hear that.

So I guess I’ll see you at home later? Don’t work too hard, okay? Love you.

Pharmacy, my ass.


What a nightmare for Xander, huh? Walking in on his own mother trying to push his wife down the stairs.

Unbelievable. I mean, it wasn’t enough that the woman ran Sarah over and then set Brady up to take the fall.

God, it makes everything we do on “Body & Soul” seem tame in comparison, right?

[laughs] What is that saying? Life is often crazier than fiction because fiction has to seem believable and life doesn’t.

I like that. I like that a lot. [chuckles] How does Bonnie like working on the show?

Oh, she loves it. And she especially likes working with you, Alex.

Ah. I’m thinking she’s probably just glad to have an outlet to finally give all that motherly advice that she wanted to give me in real life.

You’re probably right about that.

Yeah.

So speaking of art imitating life, how is it working with your costar?

Oh, it’s going fine. Even though Chanel and I haven’t shot any scenes together yet, the photoshoot went smoothly, so not expecting any problems.

Glad to hear that.

Yeah, so no worries there. [uneasy music]

But worries elsewhere?

Ah, a little situation with another coworker that got a little…messy.


So after Alex and I renewed our agreement to stay just friends–

Mm-hmm.

I was about to go back to my apartment, but–

But?

The next thing I knew, we started making out.

And then the next thing you knew after that?

I think you can figure it out. [both chuckle]

Right.

Ah, Jada, it just– it feels like the more we try to stay just friends, the more we can’t keep our hands off each other.

You know, that sounds a lot like me and Rafe in the beginning. Except it doesn’t look like you think it’s a good thing.

Well– it’s a complicated thing.

I understand. But Steph, it’s happened twice now. And from what I’m hearing, I’m willing to bet that it will happen again.

Well, I wouldn’t bet against it.

Right. So what do you think this means for the two of you?

I have no idea.

Well, it was all Kate and Abe’s idea– bless them, to keep “Body & Soul” alive. Abe was a very big fan. [chuckles]

Well, so am I. Oh, I just love it when you get to see all those divas going at it.

[laughs] Me too. And now I’m one of them. [laughs] Crazy, right?

No. Judging by that performance that you just put on for me before, you can act. Not to mention that you are beautiful, and charismatic, and– oh, they’re lucky to have you.

Oh, honey, you’re too much. Thank you.

Anyway, I was reading in one of the soap mags that, well, they haven’t finished casting all of “Body & Soul” yet, and I was wondering if that’s still the case.

Huh. [chuckles] Why do you ask? Were you thinking maybe you could snag a part?

Oh, no, not for me. Uh, Bonnie, the last time I acted was in a play in high school. And I–oh, I was so nervous, I forgot all my lines. All three of them. No, this is not for me at all.

Okay, then what? [expectant music]

I’m here because I want my daughter to audition. And, Bonnie, I was hoping that you might be able to put in a good word?


[chuckles]

Hey, baby. Mwah. Oh, it’s so good to see you up and about.

Yeah, well, my back is feeling much better thanks to the muscle relaxers that Kayla gave me. They really helped.

Oh, thank heaven for modern medicine.

And thank heaven you had the night off from being mayor for once. Sorry for the late invitation.

Are you kidding? I’ll always make time for a mother-daughter dinner. So you said Johnny couldn’t make it?

Yeah, no, he’s working late, unfortunately.

Really? So late?

Yeah, long hours when you have to direct five episodes of a soap opera a week.

Oh, well, maybe you should lodge a complaint with his executive producer?

[laughs] Oh, no, no. Johnny is– he’s happy to have a job. We all are.

Yeah, well, still, after a whole day’s work, that husband of yours should be having a relaxing dinner with his wife, not burning the midnight oil. [gentle acoustic music]


[sultry jazz music]

This seat taken?

All yours.

Great, thank you. I’ve been traveling with my mother all day. So to say I need a drink would be an understatement.

Well, you came to the right place.

Actually, you know what? I’ve only seen myself under fluorescent lights today. So before I order that much-needed drink, I’m gonna go tame this mop and splash some water on my face. Actually, could you order me one of those, please? Unless you’re leaving soon?

No, I’ve got nowhere to be.


Wow, quick service here, huh?

Enjoy. [sultry jazz music]

Mm. Like I said, I needed that, because, oh, my God, I thought today would never end. You see, my mother, with whom I’m traveling, is not only highly annoying, but she has absolutely zero respect for other people’s boundaries, you know? I mean, try going through two airports, two flights, two rideshares with the woman every step of the way. Drama.

Sounds stressful.

Yeah, no, nonstop stressful, actually. First, it starts out with us not being able to get coffee because she’s worried that we’re gonna miss our flight. So we get to the airport three hours early, makes me throw out my toiletries because she doesn’t want to waste time checking bags. Damn, I had some expensive moisturizers in there.

The horror.

And then… we got through security with hours to spare. And all she wants to do is gossip about the other passengers, making, like, snide comments about what they’re wearing, you know, things like that. She doesn’t even let me watch the shows that I downloaded. [chuckles] Are you even listening to me?

No, not really. And no offense, but you are aware that other people have problems as well, right?

Wow. I thought Midwesterners were supposed to be friendly. Sorry for trying to have a conversation.

Wait.


I’m Johnny. What’s your name?

Joy.

Hey, Joy. Welcome to Salem.

So how are things with you and Johnny? It’s only been a few days since I had to referee an early morning squabble at my apartment.

Yeah, well, things are okay, but they are about to get a whole lot better.

Oh, why is that?

Well, because I am planning a surprise party for Johnny tomorrow for his birthday. It’s gonna be on set.

Oh, on set, huh? Oh, well, that sounds like a cool idea. Well, you need any help, you know your mama loves parties and surprises.

Oh, yeah, believe me, I know. I still haven’t recovered from when you got Ricky Martin to perform at my fifth birthday party.

[laughs] You were definitely surprised.

Oh, yeah, mm-hmm. Even though the only song of his that I knew was “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” and that was from “Shrek.” I was disappointed that you didn’t get Puss in Boots.

[laughs] Well, the other mothers and fathers were very excited.

Mm-hmm, I recall. But no, Johnny’s party is going to be a little bit of a smaller gathering.

I figured. I figured. But if you need any assistance, just tag in your mother.

Oh, thank you, but I already enlisted Alex.

Alex? Sweetheart, are you sure that’s a good idea?

So you and Stephanie are spending a lot of time together, huh?

I mean, Dad, it’s kind of hard not to. We work on the same show together. We live across the hall from each other, for God’s sake.

Right. Right. Well, Stephanie is a lovely person. I’m glad to hear that you’re friends again. [soft tense music] Mm. [chuckles] I detect that look on your face means that you are maybe more than friends again?

Maybe? Sort of.

I see. So if you’re “maybe sort of” more than friends again, and I do get the subtextual meaning of that, are you two getting back together?


Okay, so did you guys talk?

You mean after?

Well, it wasn’t asking about during. [chuckles]

No. No, we didn’t talk after. I–I woke up in his bed, and got the hell out of there once I found my clothes.

Walk of shame style?

Kind of.

Well, I mean, why? What is there to be ashamed of?

Oh, I’m not ashamed.

Mm.

Just… disappointed, you know? Because we agreed that we weren’t gonna do anything that might ruin our friendship, and then we did.

Well, the important word here is “we,” meaning you andAlex. So it looks like he wanted it to happen too.

It certainly seemed that way in the moment.

Right, and are you both still friends?

As far as I know.

Well, then, what’s the problem? I mean, it’s not a crime, you know, to be friends with someone and occasionally have sex. [mellow country music] Unless someone wants more than that.


So you want Chloe to audition for “Body & Soul”?

Oh, no, Bonnie. Chloe is a singer, not– not an actress.

But you said you want your daughter to–

My other daughter, Joy. [soft dramatic music]


Thanks for the welcome.

Yeah, well, it obviously came a little too late. And, for the record, Midwesterners generally are very friendly.

Oh, so you’re an exception?

Not always. I’m just in a bad mood.

Yeah, I got that. If you don’t mind me asking, what got you in the bad mood?

My wife did, actually. Yeah, she’s… she’s cheating on me.


Oh, so okay, you want Joy to audition for “Body & Soul”– Chloe’s baby sister.

Who is all grown up and quite a handful, I might add. Oh, she is stubborn, and she’s feisty, and she’s– oh, she is full of you-know-what and vinegar.

Huh. I wonder who she takes after.

All right, she’s a lot like her mother, the poor kid. But Bonnie, she has a knack for getting herself into the messiest of situations.

So your wife is cheating on you?

All right, did I just say that out loud to a stranger?

Hey, no worries here. I’m not gonna tell anybody. It’s not like we have anybody in common anyway, right? Who would I tell? [chuckles]

Yeah. Yeah, that’s a good point. [clears throat]

Well, I’m really sorry what you’re going through. That really sucks.

Yeah.

And I’m sure you don’t want to hear my two cents, but I do have a lifetime of experience assuming the worst in people. So I don’t know. Is there a chance you’re jumping to conclusions based on flimsy evidence?

Nah, not too flimsy. Actually, I– I walked in on them.

Oh. Well, there goes that theory.

Yeah.

So, um, who’s the guy? Do you know him?

Yeah, I know him. And she works with him.

So what, they start flirting by the copy machine?

Actually, they– they knew each other prior to working together. They actually slept with each other before she and I were married, so.

Wow. And you’re okay with them working side by side?

Well, she swore to me that everything that happened between them was in the past. And that she wasn’t even attracted to him anymore. And I stupidly believed her.

Hey, she’s–she’s your wife. You trusted her. [sultry jazz music] So what did you do after you walked in on them?

Ooh, I, um, turned around and walked out.

You confronted her, though, right?

No, I didn’t.

[scoffs] Why the hell not?


Relax, Mama, okay? I needed an ally on set, and Alex volunteered to help me with Johnny’s party, which was really nice of him, actually.

Okay.

Okay, you said “okay” like it’s not totally okay.

Well, now, correct me if I’m wrong now, but isn’t Alex the reason you had to come over not too long ago and use my shower because Johnny got all jealous about you two shooting those love scenes together?

No, no, no, that was the photoshoot. But we talked that out. We talked it out. It was fine.

Well, I talked to him later that day, and he admitted that it’s been harder on him than he expected.

Right, and I understand that. But what I think is that we just– once we get this first bedroom scene done and over with, everyone will realize that it is all okay, and that it is not a threat to anyone’s marriage or relationship. It’s make believe.

Oh, so you didn’t shoot the love scene yet?

No, I thought I told you. We had to put it on hold because of the whole situation with my back.

Well, on hold till when?

Tomorrow. Okay, but I think that what is really getting to Johnny is the anticipation of it also. I really do believe that once said love scene is over and done with, everything is gonna be just fine. [tense music]


No. Stephanie and I aren’t–we’re not getting back together, Dad. It didn’t work out the first time. There’s no reason why it could the second. And if you may remember, I was just married to Theresa about five minutes ago. And on top of that, Stephanie just lost somebody that was really important to her.

Everett?

Mm-hmm.

I don’t mean to be insensitive, but Everett is gone and so is Theresa.

Touché. But it doesn’t matter, Dad. You know, I just don’t think Stephanie and I are really meant to be. It’s just not like that. [soft dramatic music]

Okay, so what is it like?


Look, neither Alex nor I want more than what is going on right now.

Right. A friendship with the occasional lovemaking.

Okay, can we not call it lovemaking, please? No one is in love here, okay?

But still.

But still what?

I get the feeling that there is something you’re not saying.

Like what? I’m just saying that no one is in love here. And that no one includes me.

Right. I heard what you said. But, Steph, I know how it is with exes, okay? And when you run into each other at a vulnerable time, you know, the physical stuff comes easy. The attraction is still there. And I don’t know. You know, hearing you talk and the vibe that your friend here is getting, I’m starting to think that maybe there’s some feelings still there.


Oh, here’s Joy at the airport.

Oh, honey, she is so beautiful.

And she knows it too.

Oh, a born performer. And a real drama queen. Oh. So, anyway, when I saw the casting notice for “Body & Soul,” I thought, why not come and let her bring that to the screen? Especially since she’s–

Especially since she’s, what?

Well, Bonnie–[sighs] Lately, Joy has been so adrift. I mean, one minute she’s applying to beauty school, the next moment she wants to be a doctor.

[chuckles] Like her daddy. Sorry.

Right. Anyway, I thought that if– if she could just get a part on “Body & Soul,” then just maybe, Joy could find her purpose. [soft dramatic music]

Obviously, I wanted to confront him, right? My–my wife and the guy that she was having sex with. And I wanted to walk in there and just beat him to a pulp, you know? And I just– I don’t know, I went numb. I was in shock.

I get that. What about the next time you saw her?

When I saw her later, I thought– I thought that she was gonna confess, you know, tell me it was just some horrible mistake and beg for my forgiveness.

Well, would you have been okay with it if she had?

No. Obviously not, okay? But at least I could have maybe worked past it eventually. But instead of being honest with me and contrite, she just– she acted like nothing even happened. She just lied right to my face.

And then what?

Then she snuck out to see him again the next day.

Oof.

Yeah. Told me she was going to run an errand. Really, she just went over to his apartment. I saw her leave. Heard her make him swear not to say anything. Heard her call me clueless even.

Whoa. Okay, I’m sorry, but this woman sounds like a stone-cold bitch.

But she’s not, though. You know, if you would have asked me a month ago if she was capable of doing something like this, I would have said no way in hell. Now it’s like I don’t even know who she is anymore. And even though– I don’t know, the reason that I’m not confronting her, you know, telling her that I know she’s cheating on me, that I saw her, that I walked in on her cheating on me–

Yeah? What’s the reason? [sultry jazz music]

I guess it’s, uh– I feel like if I– if I actually say it, if I put it out there, then it’s real. And I would still give anything for it not to be.


Okay, so the goal is to get through this love scene and then surprise Johnny with a party. And since Alex is going to be helping with that surprise, then maybe Johnny will feel better about him. And then we can all move forward as friends.

Kumbaya, peace and love.

Exactly.

Yeah, right until the next sex scene.

Okay, love scene, first of all. That’s what I prefer to call it. And second of all, Mama, you’re not helping.

Well, Chanel, darling, I just– you know, I want you to have realistic expectations.

Okay. How am I being unrealistic, Mama? I truly believe that once we have gone through this experience together of Johnny directing, Alex and I acting in this lovescene, then it is just gonna be a million percent easier moving forward.

A million percent?

Yes, a million percent, okay? After we do this, all the weird tension and hurt feelings, that will all be over with. After tomorrow, it is going to be smooth sailing all the way.

What’s it like between Stephanie and me? Mm. Well, as you know, Dad, I was on a pretty low place when I moved back in here. Stephanie kept– she kept me steady. She helped me through the dark times. I just can’t stop thinking about… what it was like when we were together and… how badly I screwed things up, man. I was an idiot. I hurt her very badly. It took us a long time just to get back to a place of being friends again, you know?

Have you had this conversation with Stephanie?

Yeah. Many times. And she agreed that we need to just keep things the way they are.

Except that you are now, as you just described it, sort of, kind of more than friends? [soft dramatic music]


Well, this morning after we woke up, she ran out of here like the apartment was on fire, after calling the whole thing a mistake.

And do you agree with that, that the whole thing was a mistake?


Okay, I admit, the idea of getting back together with Alex has crossed my mind. It’s just–it went so horribly the last time. And he and I have been getting along so well recently. I don’t–I don’t want to risk losing that.

Even if you feel something for him?

Yeah, even if I do, because Alex doesn’t feel the same way.

Well, how do you know that? Have you asked him?


[sighs]

No, I have not asked Alex if he has feelings for me, because first of all, how embarrassing would it be if he says he doesn’t? And second of all, I haven’t forgotten the old Alex. He was a player and a very bad boyfriend.

Well, people change. I mean, he did just get married.

Mm. Yeah, for five minutes. Through no fault of his own, so yeah, I do– I do believe that he has changed. But how much? I mean, this is a guy who has had multiple threesomes. He seems very comfortable with the friends-with-benefits thing. [sighs]

Well, then maybe that’s a good thing, if that’s what you are. [mellow country music]

Except I’m not fine with it. I admit that. I– I don’t know. It’s confusing. And it feels reckless and unfulfilling and just plain wrong. So you know what? As far as I’m concerned, Alex and I are strictly friends from now on. No more sex.

If you say so.


You know, Dad, I don’t even know if I have a knife sharp enough to carve a pumpkin.

You’re avoiding my question, Alex, which I understand. You’re a grown-ass man. Your love life is none of my business.

Dad, I don’t mind you asking me about it. I really don’t. And I understand why. It’s because you care, and I appreciate that. But the whole thing is moot. Stephanie’s not interested in me like that. So can we please just carve the pumpkin?

Sure.

Thank you.

But you, my friend, are on guts duty.

Oh, no, no. Dad, that’s not fair.

Oh, yes, you are. I bought the pumpkin and dragged it over here. You, because you’re so good at it, you’re gonna get your hands very sticky, and you’re gonna work those guts, and you’re gonna clean that pumpkin.

Oh, my God, okay. All right, I’m on guts duty.

[laughs]

Hey.

Oh, Bonnie, it is so good to see you.

Ooh, back at you, darling.

Oh, and congratulations on being a diva.

[laughs] Well, you know I was always a diva. Just I wasn’t a diva on TV.

Oh, hon, you are now. And I am so sure you are going to be a fan favorite.

Well, that’s the goal. [chuckles]

And you know what? I know you have nothing to do with casting, but–

Nancy, say no more, it would be my pleasure to put in a good word for your beautiful daughter. Oh, honey, it really would be a pleasure. And you know what? This diva is gonna throw her weight around and make sure your daughter gets an audition. Mm-hmm. Whoo!

Whoo-hoo!

All righty, righty, right.

Whoo-hoo! [both laugh]

So what are you gonna do? I mean, apart from drowning your sorrows and telling your deepest secrets to a stranger?

You’re not a stranger. Not anymore.

Well, I guess that’s true. Still, you can’t hole up in this bar forever.

No, I can’t. That would get very old, very fast. In fact, it already is– [clears throat] Getting old, actually. Except for your company.

Well, thanks. Johnny, you can’t let your wife keep cheating on you while you act like nothing’s wrong. That’s gonna eat you up inside.

It already is.

Mama, no, I am the one who asked you to dinner.

Stop. Now, it is my pleasure to treat you. And from what I’ve heard, celebrities never pay for anything.

You know what? I’ve heard that too. [both chuckle] You know it’s too bad I wasn’t on a soap opera when you cut off all my credit cards.

Oh, well, Chanel, honey, you have grown up a lot since then. I mean, look at you. You’re not only a wonderful wife, you’re a successful entrepreneur and an actress.

Mm-hmm, with an amazing mother who is also a wonderful wife, and– hold on, drum roll, please– the mayor of this fine city. [both chuckle]

Oh, honey, we both have a lot to be proud of and grateful for, don’t we?

Yes. Yes, we sure do. All right, well, now I should be heading home.

Oh.

Mwah. I want to be well-rested, and not only for those scenes that I’ll be shooting tomorrow, but also for the big surprise. [both chuckling]

You’re right. I do have to confront my wife sooner rather than later.

Tonight?

No. Not tonight. [sultry jazz music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[suspenseful music]


Steve? What’s going on?

I’ll tell you what’s going on. This woman is not Abigail. [dramatic music] – Yes, Mr. Shin. It is definitely a miracle my sister-in-law is back from the dead. Oh, I agree. It was a very productive meeting. You and the board have given me a lot to think about. [chuckles] Yes, always a pleasure talking with you too. Zài jiàn. Cranky old bastard. [sighs]


[scoffs] You.

Yes, me. We need to talk, Kristen.

First of all, Xander, I don’t recall any plan to meet you here. And if you’re here to beg for the serum again, just save your breath. I’m not gonna hand it over while Brady’s still behind bars.

But he isn’t. Brady’s free.


[siren wailing] [indistinct chatter]

Sarah.

Brady. I’m so happy that I caught you before you left. I heard that the DA dropped the charge against you.

Yeah, they just– just processed my release.

And now the right person is behind bars. I’m really happy that EJ came to his senses.

Mm-hmm, obviously, me too.

Right. Look, I’m sure that you– you want to get home and get out of here, but do you have a minute? There’s something I’d really like to say to you. [tense music]


What do you mean, she–she isn’t Abigail?

This woman is an imposter, Chad. She’s a con artist.

Stop! Stop! We’ve been over this, all right? We did a DNA test.

Kayla ran the test again. The samples between her and Jack are definitely not a match.


I’m sorry, Chad. This woman is not your wife.


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


The police let Brady go? [dramatic music]

He’s been fully exonerated now that they’ve arrested the true culprit.

Wait, what do you mean, the true culprit? Are you saying that Brady isn’t the one that ran over Sarah?

No, he isn’t. It was–it was my mum.

What?

Yeah. Turns out, she and Brady were drinking the night of the accident and my mum was behind the wheel when they hit Sarah. And then rather than own up to what she did, she decided to frame Brady.

Oh, good Lord.

Surprised you haven’t heard about all this or read about it. It was in “The Spectator” this morning.

Well, I just got back from a business trip to Chicago.

Well, I just got back from the police station, where your brother didn’t want to release Brady. But Sarah and I, we managed to change his mind.

So Brady is really free? Yes, Kristen, that’s what I’m trying to tell you. Now, please, can we have the serum?


I don’t think so.

What?

Well, not until I confirm what you’re telling me.

Damn it, Kristen, what I’m telling you is the truth.

Forgive me, Xander, but I mean, the last time you came here begging for the serum, you–you tried to bamboozle me.

For God’s sake.

OK, wait. Hey, hey. You know what? If Brady is free, then I’m sure I will have no problem getting him on the phone.

[sighs]

Hmm?

Actually, I’m–I’m glad you’re here, ’cause I wanted to talk to you too. You think we could go in there for some privacy?

Yeah. [phone ringing]

Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry. Can I take this real quick?

Yeah. I’ll–I’ll wait for you.

Hi, Kristen.

Hey, Brady. I heard the good news. You really out?

I really am. I’m still at the station, but I’m gonna be heading home soon.

Oh, Brady, that is just wonderful. Why don’t you stop by my place on your way home? I know Rachel would love to see you.

Yeah, I would love to see her too.

Oh, well, good, good, good. Listen, before I let you go, I’m just curious, how exactly did your release come about?


[siren wailing]

Hey, Kayla.

Ah. Hey, Marlena.

Got some time for some good news?

Oh, always, of course.

Brady’s getting out of jail.

That’s great. Yeah, I’m sure you’re very happy.

You don’t sound very excited. Are you just distracted?

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. It’s just that I was looking at my texts, and I just got one from Steve. And it must have been delayed, because I know he landed in Paris quite a while ago.

Wait, what is he doing in Paris?

He’s trying to stop Chad from marrying Abigail.


Why?

Because Abigail is not Abigail after all.


Mark, hey, it’s me. Mark, are you OK?


Chad, the only reason that first test looked like a match was because this joker messed with it. He falsified the results.


Is that true, Steve?

I’m sorry.

He’s breathing. Mark, Mark, can you hear me? It’s me, baby. Can you hear me?

Is that true?


You’re not Abby?


No. No, I’m not Abigail.


This whole time, you’ve been playing me? [dramatic music] It’s all just been a sick game?


So that means that–[groans] That Abigail’s really dead, huh?


I’m so sorry, Chad.

Who is that? Who is that? What, is that your boyfriend?

No, no. He’s my brother.


Well… I just spoke with Brady, and he has indeed been released from police custody.

As I told you. So give me the damn serum.

No, I don’t think so.


[chuckles] You see… [clears throat] Brady said that his brother was the one who figured out that Fiona framed him and that’s what sparked his memory that he wasn’t the one driving the car that hit Sarah.

Sarah remembered that too.

Yeah, but technically, Xander, it was Brady who alerted the police to your mother’s guilt. So I mean, you and your wife, I mean, you didn’t do anything to get Brady free.

The hell are you trying to say, Kristen?

Well, I think it’s pretty obvious, Xander. I’m gonna keep the serum.


Sorry about that.

[sighs] If anyone should be apologizing–


Oh, my God. I have– I’ve been blaming you for my accident for months. And I–I know that you’ve been blaming yourself too. Brady, I’m– I feel so awful about it.

Don’t feel that way. Don’t feel that way, because… I thought I was guilty, too, thanks to your mother-in-law.

Yeah. But I’m the one that told the police that I saw you behind the wheel. That’s on me, not Fiona. That statement almost sent you to prison for a crime that you didn’t commit, and… if you never forgave me, I would understand.

Sarah, you are forgiven.


Although I wasn’t– I wasn’t the one behind the wheel that night– thank God it wasn’t me– Fiona never would have been able to frame me for that crime if I hadn’t been so damn drunk, OK, so it’s gonna take me a long time to forgive myself for–for that, for being weak and relapsing after God knows how many years of sobriety.

And you’ll get there, Brady. You’re a really good man. And you had the sense not to drive that night, so you have to give yourself credit for that.

No, I don’t think I deserve any credit. No. Thank you. That’s kind. Sarah, now that I–I remember that I wasn’t the one that hit you, I– I’m having a hard time understanding why you ID’d me as the driver. I mean, did you see me in the passenger seat and–and you got it– you got it mixed up?


No. No, there was no mix-up.


I lied.


– I can’t believe this– the cruelty of that woman, posing as Abigail all these months.

Mm-hmm, and sadly, she had us all fooled.

What about the DNA test? Didn’t that prove that– that she and–and–and Jack were father and daughter?

Yeah, it did. But Steve figured out that she had a little help with that. Our own Dr. Mark Greene. [tense music]

Mark Greene– are you saying that he changed the test results?

Apparently so.

Why would he do that?

I have no idea. But I’m sure that Steve’s gonna find out soon enough.


So that’s your brother? So when you said you were on the phone with JJ, you were talking to him?


I think it’s time we bring in the police.

That’s fine, but I want my answers now. You and me are gonna have a little chat.


Start talking.

[sighs]


Start talking!

What do you want to know?

For starters, why you’re pretending to be my dead wife.


I know–I know that there is no excuse for what I did, but I–I do need you to know that this was not my idea.

Really? So, what, you’re gonna– you’re gonna blame it on your brother?

My bro–no, this wasn’t Mark’s idea either. This was all Clyde’s plan.

Really? OK, so, what, did he–did he– he paid you to–to– to pretend to be Abigail?

No, pay–he did not pay me. It was nothing like that.

OK, then you’re sleeping with him?

Oh, my–no! I wouldn’t let that creep touch me. Are you kidding me?

Why? You’re–you’re letting him use you to do his bidding. You know, I–I–I– Cl–Clyde stopped me from putting a bullet in his head by claiming that Abigail was still alive. And then he tried to use that lie to get himself out of prison, but then he was thrown into supermax. So, what–so why would he go through all of that trouble by–by–by getting you to pose as Abigail? To what–to what end?

I don’t know! He wanted you to be in torment, Chad. And he wanted your money.

[scoffs] This is about money? That’s why you pretended to be a dead woman, why–why you pretended to care about me?

I did not pretend that! Not that. I don’t expect you to believe what I’m saying, but I need you to know that I actually have feelings for you. I really do. [dramatic music]


You’ll let me know as soon as you hear anything from Steve?

Of course I will. And listen, I’m sorry that I was distracted about Brady. I know you must be so happy. It weighed so heavily on you and John, what happened to him. And I’m–I’m sure it’s a tremendous relief that he’s been exonerated.

Oh, it is. And it’s even better because now Kristen is not involved. So she has no need to help Brady.

I don’t understand. How could she have helped him?

I–I don’t even know exactly. She had some–some plan of how to set him free. But now we don’t need her help.

Wow. She’s still trying to worm her way into his life, huh?

Yeah. She is still in love with him.

Sarah, I– I get that you wanted me to pay when you believed that I was the one that had hit you. But I’m frankly surprised that you would lie to the police to make that happen.

That’s not why I lied.

Was it to protect Fiona?

No. I had absolutely no idea that she was the one that hit me. You have to believe me on that.

I–I do. I do, especially now that I know that she… tried to push you down some stairs, I hear.

Yeah, and she would have succeeded if Xander hadn’t have come home when he did.

[sighs] Dear God.

She’s a monster.

Yeah. I’m–I’m sorry for you and–and for Xander.


But I–I can also see that you’re very reluctant.


So tell me why you lied to the police. And I’ve had a little bit of time to think about this, Sarah, and… I have a theory…


That you were trying to protect someone– not Fiona… but her son, because the night you had me arrested…


Xander was going to kill me, wasn’t he?


Kirsten, I just told you, Sarah and I were the ones who convinced EJ that he had no case against Brady. If it wasn’t for us, your lover boy would be rotting in a holding cell next to my mum.

Oh, please. [laughs] You don’t have to tell me how stubborn my baby brother can be. But… he would have had to drop the charges eventually. Brady was gonna walk no matter what.

We had a deal, Kristen. You’re just splitting hairs to justify going back on your word.

Well, Xander, I’m gonna put this into simple terms. This was supposed to be a quid pro quo. You didn’t deliver on the quo.

So you’re not gonna give us the damn serum?

I didn’t say that. [chuckles] It’s your lucky day. I am feeling very generous. No, I will give you the miracle serum to cure Sarah’s paralysis.

Great, thank you.

But I expect something in return.

And what is it? What do you want now?


Titan.


[dramatic music]

You want Titan? Is this a joke?

Do you see me laughing?

You don’t seriously expect me to just hand over a billion-dollar company to you.

Well, you will if you ever want to see your wife walk again.

But it doesn’t make any sense, Kristen. Why would you want my family’s company? You have your own.

Titan is DiMera’s chief competitor. And if I merge the two together, oh, I will be unstoppable.

God, I knew you were greedy, but this is just–

Actually, Xander, it’s self-preservation. You see, I just came back from a very disturbingly tense meeting with the DiMera board. [sighs] And they expressed dissatisfaction in the current revenue stream and projections, a not-so-subtle way of saying that they are losing confidence in me as CEO.

[scoffs]

Now I have to pull out all stops. And if I have control of Titan…[chuckles] Well, then they would obviously regain their confidence in spades. And I will be the most successful CEO DiMera has ever had.

Well, I’m sorry to burst your bubble, Kristen, but I’m never giving you my father’s company.

[scoffs] [breathes deeply]

We all know how badly Xander wanted revenge because he believed that I had hit you with my car. He was planning on breaking both of my legs. It’s not a far stretch to think that he would have taken it one step further and maybe ended my life.


See, that night, I– the night I was arrested, I ran into this–this man. He claimed to know me from AA, but I’d never met him before. And when we shook hands, he… pricked me with–with his ring. And shortly thereafter, I was completely out of it. Everyone thought I was drunk, but I– I knew that I hadn’t touched a bottle since the night of the accident. So I assumed I had been drugged.


And then that night when the police came to my house, they caught Xander hovering over me in my bedroom. He said he was just there to confront me. I think he was there to… finish me off. Luckily, because you called the police, they stopped him from doing that.


So, Sarah, here’s my thought. You knew what your husband was up to.


And you called the cops and lied to keep him from committing murder.


Does that sound about right?


So is Brady home now?

No, no, he won’t be home until–I don’t know– later this afternoon, I guess. I’m so happy for Tate. He–he really needs his dad right now.

Of course he does, especially since his mother isn’t in his life for who knows how long.

Mm.

I bet John is just thrilled.

Yes. Yes, he is. He is. You know, he always believed there was– there was a little more to it. And he also wishes that he could be here to welcome his son.

John’s out of town?

He is, yeah. His father wanted to–to visit the old farm in Baton Rouge. He spent so many happy years there with his wife.

That’s so sweet of him to go on that trip with his dad. [phone beeps] Oh, sorry.

Is it Steve?

Ugh, no. Oh, I wish it were. I just hope he got to Paris in time.

Yeah, so do I. But even if he doesn’t get there in time to stop the wedding, it’s gonna be so hard. Chad is gonna have to say goodbye to Abigail twice.

My heart breaks for him.


[suspenseful music]


Uncle Steve? What–what are you doing here? What’s–what’s going on?

OK, we–we had a little incident.


This is the guy I saw talking to Holly earlier. Isn’t he a doctor from Salem?

That’s right. He’s also moonlighting as Chad’s would-be assassin.

Wait, what? Is Chad OK?

He’s all right.

And where is Abigail?

In the bedroom with Chad. He’s questioning her about her part in all this.

Wait a minute. Are you–are you saying my sister had something to do with this guy trying to kill Chad?

No. I’m saying… that that woman is not your sister.


Are you kidding me? You want me to believe– after–after you telling me that you’ve been working with Clyde Weston this whole time, you want me to believe that you actually have feelings for me?

I don’t want you to do anything. And I don’t expect anything from you. [dramatic music] But yeah, yeah, I need you to know that I care about you, actually. But more importantly than that, I need you to know that at no point was my intent malicious.

It’s not malicious, making me think that my dead wife is alive?

I hated lying to you, Chad. I hated every second of it. It got harder and harder the more time went on and I got to know you and saw what a beautiful, compassionate, kind, wonderful man you are. And then when I recited those vows to you, I realized I wasn’t part of this–this–this plan, this convoluted plan. I was falling in love with you. And–and I’m sorry. I know that you don’t need to hear that right now, but it’s the truth.

You’re right. I don’t.


The vows…


How did you do that? How did you know them?


When you–


When you brought the wedding album over…


You mentioned something about a box of mementos that were in the attic. And I–I snuck in, and I found Abigail’s vows, and I memorized them.

Ugh! God, you are disgusting. I mean, this–this is so, so unbelievably twisted! I mean, you see that, right? Right? I mean, you’re not so screwed up that you don’t realize that lying to me like that, that making me feel this– this kind of miserable pain, this kind of grief, you don’t–you don’t– you don’t get to claim that you care about me and do that to me! If you cared about me, you would have told me the truth before I fell for you, before I was sure that I had the love of my life back, and especially before your brother showed up here to shoot me dead!


So…[sighs] This woman posing as Abigail, you remember how all this started and how she was discovered.

Of course I do. Jack and Chad went looking for her, and then they found John tied up in her apartment.

And she had no idea how all that happened.

And John and Steve never got to the bottom of that. Well, hopefully, when he confronts her, he’s– he’s gonna be able to get some answers. [dramatic music]

So my mom was right all along. She knew that woman wasn’t her daughter.

Yeah. I guess we should have known better than to doubt a mother’s instinct.

Yeah. Yeah, we should have. But, Uncle Steve, I dread telling my dad. He was so convinced that it was her, so damn happy about it, relieved.

I know. But I think we should wait till we have more details before we make that call.

I–I don’t–I don’t get it. Why would that woman pretend to be Abigail? And how is she connected to this guy?

Well, apparently, they’re brother and sister. And if I had to venture a guess about their motive, I’d say it has something to do with Clyde Weston.


Chad, I swear to you, I– [sighs] I–I didn’t even know Mark was coming to Paris. I certainly didn’t know he was coming here to kill you.

Why should I believe you?

Because I wouldn’t have let it happen. I–I got in the way of the gun. I was gonna stop him.

Yeah, well, how–how do I know that’s not part of your act?

It wasn’t! I was supposed to marry you and then transfer your assets to Clyde. That was it.


OK, so then, what, once I found out my–my assets were gone, how in the hell were you going to explain that?

I wasn’t.


I was meant to disappear.


Oh. Right, OK. But then you or your brother or–or Clyde decided that it would just be a lot easier if I was dead and then you could just inherit the money.

Chad, I didn’t know. I’m–I’m telling you, I didn’t–

Just stop.


You know… part of this is my fault too. Part of this nightmare is on me, because… I knew in my gut that something was off, you know? And every time I had my doubts, I just reminded myself that we did a DNA test. But if I’m being– if I’m being completely honest…


I think the reason why I fell for your lies was– was–was because I– I just wanted so desperately for this all to be true and that–that– that the love of my life had finally come back to me and my kids.


And you know what? For the first time since I found out my wife was dead, I wasn’t in pain. The pain was all gone. And now, thanks to you, I have to mourn her all over again.

I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.

You know what? And it’s not just me that you hurt. You know, I mean, when– when her– when her parents find out the truth, they’re gonna be in hell.


And my kids.

Oh!

Oh, God, thank God– thank God I did not tell my kids.


Yeah. yeah. Thank God. I was– I was so adamant about not seeing them because I didn’t– I–I didn’t want them to get their hopes up. That’s why I wanted us to come here to Paris, so I could protect them from–from having their hopes that their mom was coming back–

Oh, what a saint you are!

I’m not saying that! But I need you to believe me. Mark and I never wanted to do any of this!

Then why did you?

Because Clyde forced us to.

How?


The only– [sighs] The only reason I pretended to be someone that you loved and lost was to hopefully stop Mark and me from losing someone that we love, because Clyde said that if we didn’t do exactly what he– what he told us to do, then we–we were gonna lose our mom. He was gonna kill her.


You don’t have to say anything. I can tell by the look on your face that I’m right.


In some ways, I get it. You know I’m no fan of Xander’s. But I don’t blame him for wanting to pay me back for what he believed I did to you.


That’s–that’s generous.


As far as your lie goes, you thought it was best that a guilty man go to prison instead of the father of your child going to prison for committing murder. [sighs] I can’t blame you for that.


[sobs] Thank you.

It’s all right. I know you tried to do the– the right thing in the end. You–you– EJ told me you tried to recant your statement.


[sniffling] I did.


Brady, it was for– it was for selfish reasons.

What–what do you mean?

[sighs] Apparently… [clears throat] There is this experimental drug that could help me walk again. And–and someone offered to give it to me if I had the charges against you dropped.


Oh, my–oh, my God. I am pretty sure I can guess who made that offer.


You might want to rethink your position on that matter, Xandy, unless you want to go home to your wife and explain to her that you threw away her only chance of ever walking again.

Come on, Kristen. There must be something else you want, something a bit more reasonable. I mean, I don’t know. How about– how about a nice car? You need to get Brady a new one anyway, don’t you?

That is the lamest counteroffer I’ve ever heard.

I know, but I just– what am I suppose–wait. You don’t need Titan to impress the board. You have the serum. You told me you were gonna make a fortune marketing that drug.

Yeah, well, that’s what I thought initially. [scoffs] Oh. But it turns out, those pesky clinical trials and FDA approvals can take years. So if I even make a profit on this damn serum, one of my brothers could have taken my place in the CEO’s chair. So I have to act right now.

Surely, you understand, Kristen, my father left his company to me to take care of. It was his life’s work. I can’t just hand it over to the daughter of his greatest enemy.

Why not? I mean, think about it, Xander. Really, isn’t it a small price to pay to help the woman you love?


[knocking]

Brady! Oh, my God, I’m so happy that you’re free!

Hi. Thank you. Thank–thank–thank you. Thank you.

Yes.

Where’s–where’s Rachel?

Oh, oh, Rachel, yes, she is upstairs. I will go get her.

Hold on. Can I talk to you for one second first?

Of course.

Sarah told me about the deal that you made with her and Xander. And I’m assuming that’s the plan you alluded to when I was at the station.

Yes, it was. But it turns out, I didn’t have to make that deal after all.

You’re still planning on giving Sarah the serum, though, right?

Well, Brady, of course I am. In–in fact, I mean, Xander was here, and we were making arrangements. [dramatic music]


There you are.

Here I am. Did you talk to Brady?

I did. I apologized. FYI, he pretty much figured out that I lied to prevent you from killing him.

But he doesn’t have any proof of that.

He doesn’t. [sighs] And he’s willing to let it go.

That’s good of him.

Yeah, it is.

How did it go with Kristen?

Oh, well, she ultimately agreed to give us the serum.

OK.

But there’s a catch.

Of course there’s a cat– Brady’s free. How is there a catch?

Well, Kristen doesn’t feel that you and I were directly involved in making that happen, so now she wants something else in return for the drug.

What–what does she want?

Nothing much. [tense music]


Just my family legacy.


You. Why the hell are you here?

My uncle foiled your little assassination attempt.


How did you know?

That DNA test I had you run, that was actually a test for you. And you failed miserably.


Where’s my sister?

She’s in there with Chad. The newlyweds are hashing things out. But I’m pretty sure their marriage is doomed.


[dramatic music]


Clyde threatened to kill your mom?


His men have been holding her hostage this entire time.


And if we don’t get the money to him soon, they’re gonna execute her. That is the only reason that Mark and I agreed to do any of this.

And how do I know it’s not just another lie?

You don’t… obviously. [sighs] I don’t expect you to believe anything I’m saying. Why should you?

Yeah, why should I? I don’t even know who the hell you really are.


I’m Cat… short for Catharina. I was named after my mom.


It’s all so strange. One moment, John was in Greece, laying flowers at Catharina’s grave. And the next, he was–he was tied up in a room in Poplar Bluff.

And because of that, as you told me, he didn’t get the closure with Catharina that he needed.

Yeah. And no matter how much time passes, he will never forgive himself for having taken a life.

It’s just so sad. I mean, even though he knows that he was brainwashed and he wasn’t really responsible for her death, he just carries around that tremendous guilt.

It’s terribly sad. And I–I suspect that her death will always haunt him.


So as far as you know, your mother is still alive.

[sighs] One phone call from Clyde and that can all change, but… yeah.


You know, I don’t– I don’t know if you’re telling the truth or not. Honestly, I don’t really care. What I do know is that you and your brother committed an incredibly cruel fraud against anyone who’s ever loved Abby.


And it is for that that I will make you pay.


I promise you.

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Days Nitpicks & Flubs For The Week Of October 14, 2024

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by Michele & Cheryl

Fiona and Brady

Monday

Sarah told Fiona that she remembered what happened while she was alone.

Why would Julie tell Steve that Chad went to Paris?

Holly didn’t know Abby, so she had no reason to eavesdrop on her phone call.

Brady suddenly remembered that Fiona was the one who drove the car. He was too drunk to function, but he suddenly remembered everything.

Xander was the only one who saw Fiona taking Sarah out of her room.

Tuesday

Xander could be heard talking while Brady was shown.

Brady gave everyone credit for helping him except for Kristen. She was willing to help him from the beginning. Kristen was the one who moved the car to keep him from staying in jail.

You would think Marlena would want to help Abe with his soap opera. He’s supposed to be her friend, but it took Leo to convince her to help with the show.

Chanel was at the hospital one minute and at the mansion the next.

Speaking of Chanel, she was on the left side of the bed and now she’s on the right side of it.

Wednesday

Mark talked about murdering Chad at the town square. Anyone could have heard him talking about that.

Abby cried without any tears.

Why would Chanel ask Alex to help plan the party? She knows that Johnny is jealous of her relationship with him so why would she ask him to help her? Johnny has a lot of relatives in Salem so she didn’t have to ask Alex to help her plan his party.

Johnny conveniently knew where Alex lived. He never went there before, but he knew where to find him.

Thursday

Chad clearly avoided looking at his phone. He put the picture down and clearly tried to avoid looking at his phone. Chad should have seen the text that Kayla sent him.

Xander cried without any tears.

Fiona was talking while Xander was shown.

Friday

Chad’s phone should have blacked out, but Abby managed to see Kayla’s text to him.

Why does Sophia have to tell everyone her problems? What makes her think anyone cares?

 

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Days Opinions For The Week Of October 14, 2024

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Holly

Why did the writers make Holly so vital to Chad and Abby’s storyline? She just happened to be listening to Abby while she was on the phone with Mark. Holly never said one word to Abby, but she instantly recognized her. It’s not believable that Holly suddenly spotted Abby while she was in Paris. Needless to say, Holly’s discovery became important later in the week. She confronted Abby about the phone call. It led to Chad discovering the truth about Abby. Chad needed the fall from grace because Jennifer and Steve tried to tell him that she wasn’t Abby. Chad refused to listen to them when they warned him that something was off with Abby. Now he has egg on his face since the truth is out. Let’s get back to Holly. We aren’t thrilled that Holly had to be the one who caused the truth to get revealed. She wasn’t involved in the story at all and suddenly became an important factor in it. Steve should have been the one to cause Chad to see the light. We loved how Steve played Mark and found out he lied about the DNA test. He tricked Mark by giving him DNA that belonged to him and Kayla. We loved how Steve was involved in the storyline. He should have been one of the driving forces of the story since he’s related to Abby.

Does Johnny want to get divorced like his father? He kept making digs about Chanel being with Alex. He saw Alex having sex at the hospital and thought he was with Chanel. There’s no way he could confuse Stephanie with Chanel. Stephanie is a Caucasian woman while Chanel is an African American woman. Each time the flashback was shown, it was easy to see part of Stephanie’s arm. We wondered why Johnny didn’t interrupt them. He stood there and watched them having sex without saying a word. Who would do that? Most people would say something about what they saw. They wouldn’t watch and then walk away. Johnny was making digs about them being together. He thought the worst of Chanel because she told him that she and Alex didn’t rehearse, but he didn’t believe her. It was easier to think the worst of her than approach her about what he saw. Why would Chanel have sex with another man when Johnny could have seen them together? They would have been somewhere more private. If he keeps acting the way he is, Chanel will end up divorcing him.

It’s time to shift gears. We noticed that Xander was being judged for his actions towards Brady. He wanted to get revenge on the person who he thought hurt his wife. There isn’t a man in Salem who wouldn’t want to do what he was willing to do to Brady for hurting Sarah. We knew that Brady was innocent, but Xander didn’t know that. As far as Xander was concerned, he was guilty. Every man reacts the way he did. For some reason, he looked like the bad guy for wanting to make Brady pay for what he did.

Sarah and Brady finally remembered what happened the night of the accident. With help from Eric, they remembered who really hit Sarah. Sarah confronted Fiona about hitting her with the car. We thought that was stupid of Sarah to confront her when she was alone. Sarah was defenseless against Fiona, but she told her that she was going to tell Xander what happened. It wasn’t a surprise that Fiona tried to kill her. Xander showed up in time to stop her from killing Sarah. We were waiting for the revelation to happen, and it finally did. Fiona had to confess to what she did. Xander went off about what she did. He wasn’t over the top with it. Xander talked to her as if he were disappointed in her for destroying his trust. He couldn’t believe that he was gullible enough to fall for her lies. Brady told Fiona off when she was at the station. She tried to explain what she did, but he didn’t want to hear it. We don’t blame him for not wanting to listen to more of her lies.

 

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Ava is at the Bistro, reading the Spectator article on her tablet about Fiona being the hit and run driver. Sophia arrives and greets her. Ava points out that she’s late. Sophia questions three minutes being a big deal when they don’t open for dinner for another hour. Ava remarks that she’s still late but she will let it slide this time. Sophia thanks her and asks what she is reading. Ava says it’s just the latest Salem news. Sophia guesses it’s about Brady. Ava is surprised that she’s already heard. Sophia informs her that Tate told her and remarks that they are pretty close.

Aaron finds Tate at school and excitedly tells him that he heard the good news about his dad and he’s happy for him. Tate says he was just texting his grandpa to find out if Brady has been released yet. Aaron asks what this means for Tate and Holly since she went after his dad pretty hard. Tate informs him that there is no more he and Holly as they broke up.

JJ pours champagne to make a toast to Chad and “Abigail”. JJ admits he was nervous about seeing “Abigail”, especially after how Jennifer reacted, but now he’s sorry for not reaching out sooner, even if on video chat or the phone. Holly then remembers “Abigail” claiming that she was on the phone with JJ when she first ran in to her, so she questions what JJ means as she believed they just talked on the phone last night.

Kayla goes to the Brady Pub and tells Roman that she’s trying to get Chad on the phone but he’s not picking up or answering her texts. Roman asks why they are in Paris. Kayla explains that it was “Abigail’s” idea in hopes that it would jog her memory. Roman recalls they used to live there. Kayla complains that they are about to get married there again. Roman questions that not being a good thing. Kayla responds that it’s a terrible thing.

Mark arrives in Paris and calls Clyde, arguing that there has to be some other way. Mark assures that he doesn’t have to remind him why he’s doing this, but asks Clyde what the plan is for how he is supposed to murder Chad.

JJ questions what Holly is talking about. Holly informs when she ran in to “Abigail” at the café, she was on the phone with him but JJ reveals that she wasn’t.

Mark tells Clyde that he knows what’s at stake and asks what the plan is. Clyde informs Mark of a package underneath a table at the café which Mark retrieves. He opens it and there’s a gun inside. Mark tells Clyde that he just needs to make sure that Chad and “Abigail” are now married and hangs up.

“Abigail” reminds JJ that he was in the middle of a toast and says she’d like to hear the rest of it as she doesn’t think Holly meant to interrupt. Chad stops them and says he’s a little confused as he asks Holly about “Abigail” saying she was on the phone with her brother. Holly confirms that’s what she said while promising that she wasn’t eavesdropping. Holly says that “Abigail” said she was on the phone with JJ and talking about her mother, but guesses that she misunderstood which “Abigail” says that she did.

Roman questions if Kayla is worried that Chad and “Abigail” are rushing things. Kayla continues to complain about Chad not answering his phone. Roman notes Kayla’s hand shaking and questions what is going on and what she needs to tell Chad. Kayla then reveals that Chad is about to marry a woman who is not Abigail.

Aaron questions Tate about he and Holly breaking up. Tate explains that they had a huge fight about his dad. Aaron says he’s sorry. Tate then informs Aaron that Holly slapped Sophia across the face which shocks him. Tate says they were arguing in the town square and just as he walked up, Holly attacked Sophia because Sophia called her out for sneaking in to Brady’s room to try and find evidence to give EJ. Tate comments on Holly being angry at Nicole and the rest of the world. Aaron doesn’t understand why Holly would go all WWE on Sophia. Tate adds that Sophia also told her that she likes him as more than a friend. Aaron still doesn’t understand since they already knew that. Tate guesses he’s right and says he’s sorry since he knows Aaron was in to Sophia. Aaron says it’s okay and he’s over it as he knows that Tate is the one Sophia was in to. Aaron then asks if now that Tate and Holly have broken up, could Tate and Sophia end up getting together?

Ava calls it unbelievable that Fiona stood by and let Brady take the fall for paralyzing Sarah. Sophia says not to her as she waited on Fiona once and she turned out to be a real bitch after she joked about how much she loved her martinis. Sophia admits before that, they had girl talk and she was a good listener but now she regrets confiding in her. Ava points out that Fiona won’t be coming around anymore while Sophia remarks that she’s back to having no one to talk to.

Holly decides she should let Chad, “Abigail” and JJ celebrate as a family. Holly thanks them for letting her be a part of this. Chad tries to tell her that she doesn’t have to leave but Holly says they should all be together. Chad thanks Holly for coming as she exits. Chad then asks if “Abigail” wants to explain why she told Holly that she was on the phone with JJ. “Abigail” claims she had a really emotional day and wasn’t thinking straight. Chad argues that’s not an explanation. She asks him not to look at her like that and says she was rattled and is pretty sure Holly was eavesdropping on her private conversation. Chad complains that she said she was talking to JJ and he’s pretty sure JJ would remember that, so he questions who “Abigail” was talking to if it wasn’t JJ and why the hell she’s lying about it.

Roman questions Kayla saying the woman is not Abigail as he thought she ran a DNA test to confirm it. Kayla explains that Steve wasn’t buying it and it turned out the DNA test was wrong because somebody tampered with it. Roman questions who would do that. Kayla reveals it was someone on her staff that she thought she could trust.

Mark assures Clyde that he will do what he asked of him. Holly then runs in to Mark at the café, so he puts his gun away and hangs up. Holly calls it so weird to run in to him here. Mark asks what she is doing in Paris.

Ava questions Sophia about Fiona being her only confidant and not having friends her own age to talk to. Sophia says that for a while, she had Holly Jonas but their friendship blew up. Ava guesses that it was over a boy. Sophia confirms it was Tate, explaining that she liked him first but Holly broke girl code and didn’t have the decency to tell her that she wanted Tate for herself. Ava agrees that it’s breaking girl code. Sophia explains how Holly went behind her back and came up with a scheme to try and get her to hook up with Aaron while she ran off with Tate at the prom. Ava says it sounds shady. Sophia says that Tate’s a great guy while he and Holly were so wrong for each other. Ava asks if Sophia and Tate are together now. Sophia says not yet, noting that she told him that she likes him but he and Holly just broke up. Sophia adds that Holly wasn’t nice and did terrible things to him, but she’s also part of the reason they aren’t together anymore and she thinks Tate might still be hung up on Holly. Sophia tells Ava that she feels like the other woman as even though they broke up, Holly is still on Tate’s mind so she doesn’t want to push too hard for now. Ava says she gets it. Sophia says it sounds like she’s been there and asks if she knows what it’s like to be the other woman.

Tate informs Aaron that Sophia kissed him, but he had to tell her the truth that he’s not over Holly. Aaron says it makes sense to take a while since they went through a lot together. Aaron asks if Tate can see himself with Sophia in the future. Tate says he doesn’t know. Aaron asks if he’s attracted to her. Tate admits she’s really hot and has been there for him through everything with his dad. Aaron questions what’s stopping him then or if he still thinks he’s going to get back together with Holly.

Holly reminds Mark that her mom lives in Paris so she was visiting her and asks what brings him to the city of light. Mark responds that it’s something not so light, claiming he had business to take care of with his parents’ estate after they died in an accident. Holly notes that Aaron told her about it and she’s sorry for his loss. Mark says he would love to stay and chat but there is some place he has to be. Holly calls it crazy to see another person from Salem in Paris. Mark asks what she means and who else from Salem she saw in Paris. Holly tells him that it was Abigail DiMera.

Kayla explains to Roman how Steve gave Mark samples of DNA from he and Kayla that he said were from Abigail and Thomas, then Mark said they were a match for mother and son. Roman questions why he would go to such lengths to lie to Abigail’s family. Kayla doesn’t know but says he’s obviously in cahoots with the fake Abigail. Kayla adds that she tried to confront him over all of this but he has disappeared.

Mark claims to Holly that he hasn’t met Abigail but he heard about her return. Mark questions her being in Paris now too. Holly informs him that she just came from her wedding ceremony with Chad and they just finished their vows. Mark calls that great news and says he’s so happy for them.

Chad demands an answer as to why “Abigail” lied about talking to JJ. She asks if they can talk about this alone, so Chad asks JJ to give them a minute. JJ then steps out and exits the apartment. Chad questions what “Abigail” is hiding and why she lied. She responds that she will tell him everything.

Sophia sits with Ava and asks about her having been the other woman. Ava responds that she just knows what it’s like when people want to sew a scarlet letter to her blouse and she just has to not let it get to her. Ava advises Sophia that if she starts letting everyone else get to her, she’ll start second guessing her every move. Ava encourages that if she likes Tate, she would go for it and fight for him. Ava calls her a smart and beautiful woman, telling her to own who she is. Sophia says she likes the sound of that.

Tate tells Aaron that he doesn’t see how he and Holly can work past their problems since she totally betrayed him multiple times. Tate admits the first time was the worst when she let him take the fall for the drugs she overdosed on and now she lied about wanting to come over so she could dig up dirt on his dad. Aaron says he gets it and it sounds like they are really done. Tate guesses that they are. Aaron questions what’s stopping him with Sophia then and what he’s waiting on.

Mark tells Holly that he doesn’t know the DiMeras well but he’s happy for Chad and “Abigail”. Holly responds that she hopes it all works out. Mark asks if there’s some reason it wouldn’t. Holly admits things got a little weird before she left which Mark questions. Holly says there were miscommunication issues with Abigail’s brother which Mark asks about. Holly informs him that JJ showed up as a surprise. Holly decides she shouldn’t be talking about this and repeats that she just hopes it all works out. Mark says he hopes so too and now he really needs to get going. Holly says she’ll see him back in Salem as Mark then walks away. JJ appears and joins Holly, asking who that guy was.

Roman is glad that Kayla didn’t find and confront Mark since his gut tells him that he’s dangerous. Kayla points out that tampering with DNA tests is criminal and cruel to make them all believe Abigail was alive. Kayla asks how she could be so wrong about a person, arguing that Mark is a good doctor so she really believed he was a good guy. Roman says he obviously fooled a lot of people but now she needs to let the police handle it. Kayla assures that she called Jada and told her everything. Roman says they will just have to hope the police find Mark and convict him for perpetrating a fraud.

Chad demands that “Abigail” talk. She starts to explain but they are interrupted by a knock at the door. Chad answers the door to see Mark and asks if he can help him. Mark introduces himself and says he just ran in to Holly, who goes to school with his brother Aaron and she said they just got married and also that Abigail’s brother was there. Chad informs him that JJ just left and says they are in the middle of a conversation so he asks what Mark wants. Mark says he just wanted to say congratulations. Chad asks why when he doesn’t even know them. Chad then remembers finding “Abigail” talking to Mark in the park and she said she was asking him for directions. Chad then realizes he does know him.

Sophia thanks Ava for the pep talk and says now she’s so motivated to make things happen with Tate and own who she is. Ava says right now she needs her to be one of her servers and gets the tables set for dinner.

Tate questions if Aaron would not have a problem with him being with Sophia. Aaron asks why he would. Tate points out that Aaron was in to her. Aaron says he got friend zoned and assures that it’s no problem as he encourages Tate to go for it. Tate thanks him and invites him over to play video games but Aaron says he has to watch his sister tonight, mentioning that his brother is out of town on something to do with their parents estate, so they call a rain check on it.

Kayla tells Roman that Jennifer was right all along as her mother’s intuition told her that woman was not Abigail, so they all should’ve listened to her. Roman agrees that Jennifer would be vindicated but talks about Jack will be crushed as he really believed it was his daughter. Kayla says her heart breaks for them and Chad. Kayla prays that Chad hasn’t married her yet. Roman talks about Chad thinking he got the love of his life back. Kayla calls it an egregious lie and says they should’ve known better than to believe Clyde Weston since this is all his doing.

Holly tells JJ that Mark was just some guy she knows from Salem and she goes to school with his brother. JJ questions what he’s doing in Paris. Holly says it’s something do with his late parents estate but calls it such a coincidence to run in to “Abigail” and then Mark in the same café. JJ agrees that it’s wild. Holly asks if everything is okay with “Abigail” and Chad. JJ says not really as he can’t imagine why she would’ve lied about talking to him. Holly feels bad about saying anything as she ruined their wedding reception. JJ says he’s glad she did since something is definitely off here. JJ adds that Chad is talking to “Abigail” now in private, so hopefully he can get to the bottom of it.

Chad remembers seeing Mark and “Abigail” together in the park when she said she was lost and asking him for directions. Chad questions if they know each other. “Abigail” admits that she does and that he was the one that she was talking to on the phone when she said it was JJ, but she doesn’t know why he’s here. She questions why Mark is in Paris. Chad demands someone tell him what the hell is going on here. Mark responds that he’s sorry but he had no choice as he pulls his gun out on Chad.

Tate goes to the Bistro to see Sophia. She asks if there’s any news about when his dad is getting released. Tate says not yet. Sophia asks what he wanted to talk about. Tate says it’s about them which she questions. Tate wondered if maybe she wanted to hang out after work. Sophia says she’d love that. Tate says he’ll pick her up after her shift at 9. They agree to see each other then as Tate then exits. Ava watches on with a smile seeing Sophia happy.

JJ tells Holly that he can’t think of a reason why his sister would’ve lied about this, unless she really isn’t his sister. Holly questions why he would think that, bringing up that there was DNA proof that she is. JJ responds that he was a cop long enough to know that DNA tests can be messed with. JJ says he keeps going back to what Jennifer told him about how she didn’t feel it in her heart that it was her daughter. Holly says that must have been hard for them. JJ wonders if Jennifer was right all along that the woman isn’t her daughter or his sister and what if Holly catching her in a lie just helped them prove it.

“Abigail” questions what Mark is doing and yells at him to put the gun down. Mark repeats that he’s sorry but he said there was no other way. Chad questions who told Mark to kill him.

Kayla complains that she still can’t get Chad on the phone but at least Steve will be there soon, revealing that Steve left for Paris this morning to try and stop Chad from marrying that impostor. Roman hopes Steve gets there in time.

Mark explains that now that “Abigail” married Chad, Clyde wants him dead. “Abigail” stands in his way, refusing to let Mark do it and says he’ll have to shoot her first. Mark holds the gun but Steve appears and knocks Mark out from behind. Chad is shocked to see Steve and questions what’s going on. Steve then declares that this woman is not Abigail.

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JJ made a toast to Chad and Abby. He wished he talked to Abby sooner. Holly thought Abby talked to JJ, and he said he didn’t. She confronted Abby about what she told her. JJ and Chad looked at a nervous Abby. Abby wanted to get back to the celebration, but Chad wanted to know what Holly meant by that. Holly informed Chad that Abby told her that she talked to her brother last night. She narrowed her eyes and said she must have misunderstood Abby. Abby agreed that’s what happened. Holly left to let them celebrate as a family. Chad demanded an explanation from Abby about why she lied about who she was talking to. JJ walked out the room so they could talk. Kayla went to the pub and talked to Roman about Abby. She explained how someone at the hospital changed the DNA results for Abby. Kayla told him that she talked to Jada about it. Roman hoped the person got caught for what happened. Jennifer was right after all. Roman wondered how Jack would react to the news.

Mark expressed how stressed out he was to Clyde. Clyde told him about the package. Mark found a gun in the package. He agreed to do his part, but he expected Clyde to hold up his end of the bargain. Mark hid the gun as Holly approached him. She wondered why he was there. Mark came up with the excuse that he was settling his parents’ estate. It was surprising to see Abby and Mark in Paris. She told him about Abby getting married and how there were communication issues with her brother. Mark stormed off as JJ approached Holly. He was glad that she said something about Abby at the wedding because he felt something was off. JJ wasn’t sure if Abby was his sister. Catching Abby in a lie could be a way to prove she’s not who she said she was. Abby was about to tell Chad something when there was someone at the door. Chad opened the door to Mark. He said he was a doctor in Salem and ran into Holly. He wanted to congratulate Chad on the wedding. Chad wondered why he cared. He realized that he was the person Abby was with in the park. Kayla continued to express her annoyance at Chad not answering her calls. Steve was on his way to Paris. Abby admitted that she knew Mark. Before Chad could respond, Mark pulled out a gun. Abby told him to put the gun down. Mark said there wasn’t any other way. Chad wanted to know who ordered Mark to kill him. Mark mentioned Clyde’s name, and Abby got in front of Chad. She knew he couldn’t do that, but Mark told her to get out of the way. Steve snuck behind Mark and hit him on the back of the head. Chad wanted to know what was going on. Steve told him that Abby wasn’t really his wife.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]


Hey, boss.

You’re late.

Three minutes, what’s the big deal? We don’t open for dinner for another hour.

Three minutes late is still late, Ms. Choi. But I’ll let it slide… this time.

Thanks, Ms. Vitali. What are you reading?

Just the latest Salem news.

About Brady Black, by any chance?

You already heard?

That he isn’t the one who ran over Sarah Kiriakis after all? Yeah, his son, Tate, told me. He and I are pretty close. ,::,


Hey, dude, I heard the good news about your dad.

Yeah, man, it’s great news, right? both: Yeah.

I was actually just texting my grandpa to see if he’s been released yet.

Good, dude, I’m happy for you. I feel like that was really weighing on you.

It was, man. Thank you.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, sure. So what does this mean for you and Holly? Hello, I feel like she went after your dad pretty hard.

Oh… there is no more me and Holly. We broke up.



OK. [laughter]

Thank you.

If I may, I’d like to make a toast to the bride and groom. I have to admit that… I was nervous about seeing you, Abigail, especially after the way Mom felt when she did. But now… I’m just sorry I didn’t reach out sooner, even if it was to video chat or talk to you on the phone.


[echoing] My mother? Oh, yes I was talking on the phone to my brother, JJ. My mom had a hard time accepting that I was actually her daughter, Abigail.

Wait, what do you mean? Didn’t you two just talk on the phone last night?


[groans] Damn, straight to voicemail.

So what’s going on, sis?

I’m trying to get Chad on the phone, but he’s not picking up. You know, he’s in Paris.

He is? With Abigail?

Yeah, yeah. And now he’s not answering my texts. I’m just gonna keep trying.

So why Paris?

It was her idea. She thinks it’s gonna jog her memory.

OK, all right. Oh, because they lived there for a while after they got married, right?

Yeah, and apparently, they’re getting married again.

And that’s not a good thing?

No, Roman, it’s a terrible thing. [light music] – Clyde, I’m here at Le Café Blanc. [dramatic music] But look, there has to be some other way. Yeah, no, I get it. You don’t have to keep telling me why I’m doing this.


So what’s the plan? How do you propose I murder him?


Holly, what are you talking about?

Oh, well, it’s just, when I ran into Abigail at that café downstairs, she was on the phone with you.

No, she wasn’t. [chuckles]


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[tense music]

Look, I know what’s at stake, OK? So enough with the threats. Just tell me the plan. A package? Where?


Table closest to the entrance. Yeah, no, I see it.


[sighs]


I got it. Yeah. I know. I know. I know. I just need to make sure that my sister and Chad are married, and then I–


[chuckles] JJ, I think you were in the middle of a toast.

Yeah, but just hold on one second.

No, I would love to hear the rest of it.

Yeah.

I would love to hear the rest of it. It’s–it’s fine. I don’t think Holly meant to interrupt.

You’re right, I didn’t.

That’s fine. No, hold on a second.

JJ, go ahead.

No, no, no, sorry. Just real quick. I’m just a little bit confused here. You said that she was on the phone with her brother?

Yeah, I did say that. And look, it’s not like I was eavesdropping or anything, I promise. Just, when I walked past you, you were talking about your mother, and you said you were on the phone with JJ, so…


I guess I must have misunderstood.

Yeah, yeah, you did.


[sighs]

So, what, are you worried that Chad and Abigail are rushing things? I mean, we do know she hadn’t gotten her memory back yet.

That’s not it. He’s not answering his damn phone. You know, maybe–maybe he’s got it turned off.

All right, Kayla. Look, I know you don’t rattle easy. Your hands are shaking. What the hell is going on here? What do you need to tell Chad?

That he’s about to marry a woman who is not Abigail. [light music]

You and Holly broke up? Like, for real? What happened?

Yeah, dude, we had this huge fight about my dad.

Ugh. That’s rough, dude. I’m sorry.

Yeah, it was also about– ah, never mind, doesn’t matter.

Ah, no, don’t do that. Come on, it’ll stay between us. Come on, you know that.

All right. Dude, Holly slapped Sophia across the face.

Sorry?

Yeah.

What–are you serious?

I am very serious, man. They were arguing in the square. And just as I walked up, Holly attacked Sophia.

That’s–what? That’s crazy. Why? Why did she do that?

Dude, like, well, because Sophia just called Holly out for sneaking into my dad’s room to try and get evidence to give to the DA.

Who is EJ DiMera, who’s married to Holly’s mom, right?

Yeah, but they’re getting a divorce now. And besides, Holly is just as angry at her mom as she is everybody else in the world.

OK, OK, OK. But I–I still don’t see how that would mean she goes WWE on Sophia.

Well, there is more. Sophia also told Holly that she likes me as more than just a friend.

OK, I don’t see why Holly is freaking out about that. I mean, I feel like we knew Sophia was after you from–from the jump.

Yeah, I guess you’re right. I’m sorry about that, by the way. I know you were into Sophia.

No, no, no. It’s OK. I’m all right. I mean, be real. You’re the one that she wanted from the beginning anyway, so it’s OK. But now that you and Holly called it quits, could you and Sophia get together?

[sighs] [dramatic music]

So this Fiona woman just stood by and let Brady take the fall for paralyzing Sarah. [chuckles] Unbelievable.

Yeah, not to me. See, I waited on her once. She turned out to be a real bitch.

What, she gave you a hard time?

Only after I joked about how much she loved her martinis. But before I hit that nerve, we had some girl talk. I have to say, she was a pretty good listener.

Oh, yeah?

Knowing that she’s such a terrible person, now I wish I hadn’t confided in her.

Well, she’s certainly not gonna be hanging her hat around here for a while.

More like never again. So I’m back to having no one to talk to.


You know what? I should let you guys celebrate as a family. Thank you for letting me be a part of this. I’ll just come get the rest of my stuff later.

No, you don’t have to leave.

No, it’s–it’s fine, Chad.

Holly, no, no.

You guys should all be together.

You don’t have to leave.

I’m good. We’re good.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

OK. Thank you for your– thank you for coming and all of your help.

Mm-hmm. Bye.


OK, so you want to explain why you told Holly you were talking on the phone to JJ?

I– I had a really emotional day. I wasn’t thinking straight.

That’s not an explanation.


Chad… please–please don’t look at me like that. I–I was rattled. I–I don’t– she said she wasn’t eavesdropping, but she clearly was. I was having a private conversation with someone–

Yeah, but you said you were talking to JJ, and I’m pretty sure he would remember it. So if you weren’t talking to JJ, then who were you talking to, Abby? And why the hell are you lying about it?


She’s not Abigail? What the hell?

Shh. Would you just keep your voice down?

I thought you did a DNA test to confirm that.

Well, we did, but my ever-suspicious husband did not accept the test results on face value. And it turns out that his instincts were spot-on and that the DNA test… was wrong.

Well, what the hell happened? Was there a screwup in the lab?

No, it wasn’t a mistake. Somebody tampered with it.

Who would do that?

Well, we know who did it– somebody on my staff, somebody I thought that I could trust. [sighs]

I said I would, didn’t I? Look, I will do what you want, Clyde. Then you damn well better make good on your promise.

Mark?


Holly.

Hi. This is so weird, running into each other here.

Yeah, some coincidence. What are you doing in Paris?


[lounge music]

So Fiona Cook was your only confidant? What, you don’t have girlfriends your own age that you can talk to?

Not really. I mean, for a while, I had Holly Jonas, but our friendship kind of blew up.

Oh, let me guess. You had a falling-out over a boy.

Yeah, Tate. But see, I liked him first, and Holly knew that, but then she totally broke girl code and didn’t have the decency to tell me to my face that she wanted him for herself.

Yeah, that’s definitely breaking girl code.

I know, right? So instead she went behind my back and came up with this whole ridiculous scheme. She went to prom with our friend Aaron and then tried to get me and Aaron to hook up while she ran off with Tate.

Oh, sounds a little shady.

Truth. Anyway, Tate is a really great guy, and he and Holly were just so wrong for each other.

Hmm. So what’s going on now? You and Tate together?

Not exactly. Not yet, I mean.

Does he know that you like him?

Yeah, yeah, I’ve told him. It’s just…

It’s just what?


Well, he and Holly just broke up, and yeah, she wasn’t nice, and she did a lot of terrible things to him, but I’m also probably a part of the reason they’re not together anymore, and… I think he may still be hung up on her.

Mm. So I guess you kind of feel like you’re, like, the other woman?

Yeah. Yeah, exactly. That’s totally it. I mean, I think, even though they broke up, Holly’s still on his mind. Like, you don’t get over someone that quickly, right?

No, normally it–it takes– it takes a while.

Right, that’s why I don’t want to push too hard, at least for now.

I get it.

Sounds like you’ve been there.


Do you know what it’s like to be the other woman?


Sophia kissed you?

Mm-hmm.

Like, when you and Holly were together?

No, no, no, no. Holly and I were over by then. But I still had to tell Sophia the truth, that I’m not over Holly.

Ugh, and I’m sure she took that real well.

Yeah, no, not at all, actually.

[scoffs] OK, OK. Well, I mean, that– that makes sense, right? You and Holly went through a lot together, so it makes sense that you would take a while to get over her. But when you do, I mean, can you see yourself with Sophia?

I don’t know, dude.

Are you attracted to her?

I mean, yeah. Yeah, she’s–she’s really hot.

Yeah.

And, like, yeah, she’s been really supportive about everything that went down with my dad. Like, really there for me, you know?

OK. So what’s stopping you? Are you still thinking you’re gonna get back together with Holly? [dramatic music]

I’m here visiting my mom. She lives here now.

Right, of course.

What brings you to the City of Light? [tense music]

Something not so light, actually. I have to deal some issues concerning my parents’ estate. They own some properties here in France.

Mm.

They died in an accident.

Right. Aaron told me about it. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Thanks. And hey, I would love to stay and chat, but unfortunately, there is someplace I have to be.

Right, well, I don’t want to hold you up. It’s just crazy. I–I don’t know, seeing another person from Salem here in Paris? I mean, what are the chances of that?

What do you mean? Who else from Salem did you run into?

Oh, I’m not sure if you know her. Abigail DiMera? [unsettling music]


OK, let me get this straight. So Steve gives this Mark character samples of his and your DNA, claiming they’re from Abigail and Thomas.

Yeah. And he supposedly tested it and then told Steve that it was a match for mother and son.

Oh, that son of a bitch. Why would he go to such lengths to trick Abigail’s family?

I don’t know, but he’s obviously in cahoots with this fake Abigail. I tried to contact him and confront him with all of this, and he’s disappeared. – Abigail DiMera? You know, I don’t think we’ve actually met. No, but I did hear about her return.

Yeah.

Yeah, she’s in Paris now too?

Mm-hmm, yeah, I actually just came from her wedding ceremony.

She got married?

To Chad DiMera, yeah. I guess their marriage was dissolved when she supposedly died, so they wanted to make it legal again. But they just said their vows a little while ago. They are now once again husband and wife.

Wow, great news. I’m so happy for them.

Answer the question. Why’d you lie about talking to JJ?

Chad… can–can you and I discuss this alone, please?


You want to give us a few minutes?

Yeah, OK. Sure.


What are you hiding, Abby? Why’d you lie?

Um–

Answer me.


OK. OK, OK, Chad, I will tell you everything.


[lounge music]

So you have been the other woman?


Let’s just say I know what it’s like when people want to sew a scarlet letter to your blouse. You can’t let it get to you.

Kind of hard not to.

Yeah, it is. But you know what people say about opinions?

Everybody has one.

Right. And if you take everyone’s opinion to heart, you are gonna end up second-guessing every move that you make.


So you want my two cents? If you like Tate, if you really like him, go for it. You fight for him with everything that you have. And who cares what other people say? You are a smart, strong, beautiful young woman. Own it. Own who you are.

Own who I am. I like the sound of that.

[chuckles]


I just– I don’t see how Holly and I can work past our problems. Like, I mean, she totally betrayed me.

Yeah, like, multiple times.

Yes.

Yeah.

Yes, more than once. And actually, the first time was the worst, man. Like, letting me take the rap for the drugs that she OD’d on? And then this time, she lied to me to get into my house. She said that it was because she wanted to work on things with us, but it wasn’t. It was really ’cause she wanted to get the goods on my dad so she could try to hurt him. Yeah, it’s kind of hard to forgive, man.

Yeah, I get it. I get it. Wow. OK, so sounds like you guys are really done.

Yeah. I guess we are.

OK. So what’s stopping you with Sophia? What are you waiting on? [dramatic music]

You know, I can’t say I know the DiMeras well, but I’m happy for Abigail and Chad. They’re lucky to get another chance at happiness.

Yeah, they are. I just hope it all works out.

Is there some reason it wouldn’t?

I hope not. Just, things got a little weird before I left.

Weird how?

It was communication issues between Abigail and her brother.

Her brother?

JJ, yeah. He showed up to Paris as a surprise. I shouldn’t be talking about this. Like I said, I just hope it all works out.

Yeah, I hope so too.

Yeah.

And now I really need to get going.

Right. See you back in Salem?

Yes, definitely.

[chuckles] OK, bye.

Bye.

Hey, Holly.

JJ, hey.

Hey, who were you talking to just now? Who was that guy?


Kayla, I’m glad you didn’t find this guy and confront him. My gut tells me he’s dangerous.

Well, tampering with DNA test results is certainly criminal, not to mention cruel. I mean, all of us believing that Abigail was alive? [light music] I mean, how could I be so wrong about a person? I–I mean, this guy is a good doctor. I really believed that he was a good guy.

Well, Kay, he obviously fooled a lot of people, but at this point, you need to let the police handle this.

Oh, believe me, I called Jada, and I told her everything.

OK, that’s good. That’s good. Now we just got to hope the Salem PD tracks this bastard down and charges him with perpetrating a fraud.

Yeah, I hope so, before he hurts anybody else.


I’m listening. [dramatic music]


Talk!

OK, I will.


I need you to understand that the only reason that I did this was because– [knock at door]


That’s probably JJ. I’ll tell him to come back.


Oh, can I help you?

Hi. I’m Mark Greene, a doctor from Salem.

OK.

I just ran into Holly Jonas. She goes to school with my– with my brother, Aaron. She said that you two just got married.

Yeah, well–what?

And she also said that your brother was here.

Right, JJ just left. Look, we’re in the middle of a conversation. Can you–what do you want?

Just… to say congratulations.

Why? You don’t even know us.

I mean, I guess–

Abby?

Hi, Chad.

Hi. Sorry, I got– I was worried about you being out here all alone, but I guess you’re not.

Oh, yeah, I was just asking this nice man for directions. Managed to get lost even with my GPS.

I’m so glad that your friend found you.

[chuckles]

Right. OK, well, thank you for your help.


How you doing?

Better now. I just needed to clear my head.

Yeah, well, having that memory of Clyde must have been upsetting.

Yeah.

Wait. I do know you.


Thanks for the pep talk, boss. I’m so motivated now to make things happen with me and Tate, to own who I am.

[chuckles] Great. OK, but right now, I need you to own being one of my servers and get the tables set before we get slammed for dinner.

You got it, Ms. Vitali.

[chuckles] You can call me Ava.

OK, Ava. [lounge music]


Wait, so you’re telling me you would not have a problem with me being with Sophia?

No, why would I?

I know you were into her.

Yeah, yeah, but I mean, I got friend-zoned, as you well know, so I’m over it. It’s fine. I told you that.

You’re sure?

Yes. I’m sure. Do not hold back on my account, dude. Go for it.

OK. Well, thanks, man.

You’re welcome.

Do you want to come over to my place so I can kick your ass on the gaming system my grandma got me?

Ha, ha, ha. No, I would love to, but I have to watch my sister tonight.

Ah.

Well, my brother’s out of town doing something with our parents’ estate.

All right. Rain check?

Sure. [dramatic music]

You know, Jennifer– Jennifer was right all along. Her mother’s intuition told her that that woman was not Abigail. We should have all listened to her.

Yeah, well, Jennifer will be vindicated, but Jack, my God, he’s gonna be crushed. Can you imagine having to deal with the loss of their daughter all over again? And Jack really, really believed that was his little girl.

My heart breaks for both of them and for Chad, obviously. I just pray to God that he has not married that scam artist yet.

Yeah, that poor guy. I mean, by some miracle, he thought he had gotten the love of his life back.

But it was a lie, an egregious lie. I mean, we should have known better than to believe Clyde Weston when he said that Abigail was still alive. I mean, this is all his doing.


[sighs]

Oh, that was just some guy I know from Salem. A doctor, actually, Mark Greene. I go to school with his younger brother, Aaron.

What’s he doing in Paris?

Something about his late parents’ estate. Such a coincidence, though, running into Abigail here and now him at the same café.

Yeah, it’s– it’s pretty wild.

Sure is. So are things OK with Abigail and Chad?

Not really. I just–I can’t imagine why my sister would have lied about talking to me.

Me neither. Still feel pretty bad about saying anything, though. I, like, totally messed up their wedding reception.

No, I’m actually glad you did. There’s something definitely off here. But Chad’s talking to Abigail in private right now, so hopefully he can get to the bottom of things.

Yeah, I remember you. I saw you two together at the park. You said that you were lost and that you were just asking him for directions.


You two know each other?

We do.

Is he who you were talking to when you–when you said you were talking to JJ?

Yes, and I don’t know why he’s here. Why are you in Paris, Mark?

Somebody better tell me what the hell is going on right now.

I’m sorry. Please, you have to know I had no other choice.

Sorry about what?

[gasps] Oh, my God.

OK, OK, OK. OK. [tense music] OK.


[lounge music]

Hey, you.

Hey. Is this a bad time?

No, no, it’s fine. We just opened for dinner, but no customers yet, as you can see.

Mm-hmm.

Are you here for your sliders?

No, actually, I’m here to talk to you.

Oh. OK, cool. Any news about when your dad is getting released?

No, not yet.

Soon, I hope. So what did you want to talk about?

You and me.

What about us?

I was wondering if maybe you wanted to hang out after work.

Yeah, yeah, sure. I’d love that.

All right. Awesome. OK, I’ll pick you up after your shift. What time is it over?

:.

All right. I’ll see you then.

See you then.


[chuckles]


Honestly, I– I can’t think of a reason why my sister would have lied about this. [dramatic music] Unless–

Unless what?

Unless she really isn’t my sister.

JJ, why would you think that? Wasn’t there DNA proof done that she’s really Abigail?

There was. But I was a cop long enough to know that proof can be doctored.

So you think someone messed with the DNA results?

Maybe. It’s just, I–I keep going back to how my mom felt when she actually met with Abigail. She told me when we spoke about it that she didn’t feel it in her heart that that was her daughter.

It must have been really hard for her and for Abigail.

Yeah, it was, apparently. But what if my mom has been right all along that that woman isn’t her daughter or my sister or Chad’s wife? And what if you catching her in a lie just helped us prove it?


[tense music]

Mark, my God. What are you doing? Put the gun down!

I’m sorry. I really am. But he said there is no other way.

Who said that? Who told you to kill me?


[sighs] I still can’t get Chad on the phone. Well, at least Steve will be there soon.

Steve?

Yeah. He left for Paris this morning to try to stop Chad from marrying that impostor.

All right, good. I’m glad he did. Hopefully, he gets there on time.

[sighs]


Now that you two are married, Clyde wants Chad dead.

Mark, you can’t do this!

Get out of the way.

No, I will not!

Get–

If you want to shoot him, you have to shoot me first.

Get out of the way, damn it!

No!


Steve? What’s going on?

I’ll tell you what’s going on. This woman is not Abigail.

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Days Short Recaps Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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Johnny had a nightmare that Chanel and Alex had sex. When he woke up and realized he was dreaming. He ran into Chanel on the phone. She told him she was talking to Felicity about Sweet Bits. Chanel said he didn’t sleep in the bed last night. Johnny said he slept on the couch. He asked her about her back to which she said was stiff but feeling better. She couldn’t believe she threw her back out tying her shoes. Johnny thought about Alex making love to someone in the hospital bed. He asked if she wanted to drive to the set together. Chanel said Kate postponed her scenes until tomorrow to make sure her back was feeling better. Johnny said that would give him more time to prepare for directing her scene with Alex in bed. She asked if he was okay with directing the scene and wondered if he was still jealous. He said he wasn’t jealous. Steve talked to Kayla about Mark and how he lied about the results of the DNA test. Kayla told him it was a violation of Abby’s rights. Steve said he didn’t ask Mark to run the test on Abby. He said he gave Mark their DNA but said they were Abby and Thomas’. Steve said Mark told her Abby was Thomas’ mother. Kayla said they shouldn’t jump to conclusions. Steve said there’s no other explanation. He said there was one way to prove it since Abby and Jack’s samples were still in the lab. Kayla said she would rerun the test. Mark talked to Clyde about his reservations about killing Chad and wondered what would happen if he got caught. Clyde suggested that he doesn’t get caught and not to tell his sister about their plan. Mark asked Clyde if he was going to let his mother go once his sister married Chad. When Mark got off the phone, Felicity showed up. Mark wanted to talk to her about something. Felicity assumed it was about Abby. Mark wondered why she assumed it was about Abby. Felicity said she reminded her of their mother. Mark said he could see it in her mannerisms. He said he had to take care of their parents estate. Felicity said she missed them.

Stephanie woke up in bed with Alex. When Alex wondered why she was so jumpy, she told him they made a mistake. Stephanie got dressed and said she had to check in with Body and Soul and Paulina. When she opened the door, Chanel was there. After Stephanie left, Chanel said she didn’t know Alex and Stephanie were together. Alex said it just happened and that they were friends with benefits. Chanel wanted to talk to him about Johnny’s birthday and how she wanted to plan a surprise party for him. She said she wanted to have the party on the set and didn’t want anyone else to find out about it. While they were talking, Chanel told him that things were awkward and this would show Johnny that the set was a friendly place. Before she left, she told him to keep it between them. After she left, Alex closed the door. Johnny showed up around the corner. Abby looked at Chad and the real Abby’s wedding picture and regretted what she was doing to Chad. Chad showed up and wondered why she was crying. Abby said she was feeling a lot today. Chad said they would be happy again. Abby said she wanted that too, but she wasn’t her. Chad asked what she meant by that, but she said she meant she had a different face and didn’t have any memories of the woman in the picture. She said she was a different woman. Chad said he changed too but the only thing that matter to him was that she was Abby. He said that it was important that she remembered that she loved him. While they were talking about their feelings, Chad ignored Steve’s calls. Steve left a message for Chad to call him back. Kayla showed up and told him he was right about that woman not being Abby. Kayla said she felt bad for Jack and Chad. Steve said he wondered why Mark lied. He said Mark and the woman needed to be stopped. Steve wanted to call Jada, but they had to stop Chad. Kayla sent Chad a text saying Abby wasn’t the real Abby.

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EJ brought Fiona to a cell near Brady. Smugly he told Brady that he’s still a suspect. He decided to leave them alone so they could figure out the truth. Brady looked at her and wondered how he could be so wrong about her. He wasn’t concerned with himself. How could she hurt Sarah the way she did. Fiona cowered in a corner. Sarah found Xander staring at Victor’s portrait. He wondered how Victor’s son could be so gullible. Fiona disappointed him for his entire life. When Fiona showed up for their wedding, he became the boy who wanted his mother. He couldn’t believe that he didn’t see that she was the same drunk she’s always been. It broke Sarah’s heart that Fiona hurt him. Xander rushed to her side saying that his pain was nothing compared to what Fiona did to her. He talked about her getting charged with perjury for protecting him from killing Brady for nothing. Sarah reminded him that Fiona confessed. He informed her that she only confessed to them. She could have told the police anything. They had to set the record straight because he’s innocent and that’s the only way Kristen will give them the serum to help her walk again. When Sarah was better, Xander planned to make his mother pay. Abby talked to Mark on the phone in the bathroom. He didn’t tell her about Clyde’s orders, but she was sure he would be able to take care of it. She planned to marry Chad and get Clyde his money. After she got off the phone, she looked at herself in the mirror. She was convinced she could go through with the plan for her mother. Chad looked at his wedding album. Across the room, Kayla sent Chad a text message letting him know that the woman he was with wasn’t Abby.

Fiona told Brady that she panicked the night she hit Sarah. Her mind was racing, and she didn’t know what to do. She saw him and he looked innocent. Fiona informed him that she did research before arriving in Salem and knew Maggie was framed the same way. Brady told her that she didn’t just frame him. She put him through hell. It was her turn to suffer. She needed to rot for what she did to him. Brady continued to read her the riot act for what she did to him. Fiona admitted that she cared about him. The only person she detested was herself. He never wanted to see her again. Fiona slumped down in the cell. Sarah and Xander met with EJ at the station. Xander didn’t care what happened to his mother, but he wanted Brady to be released. EJ thought there was a reason why Sarah changed her story. They seemed desperate to get Brady released from jail. Until he knew the truth, Brady wasn’t leaving. Sarah and Xander pled with him to release Brady. Chad embraced JJ. He saw Abby and asked if he remembered him. She said she didn’t remember him, but he felt familiar. JJ and Chad told her that he would marry them. There were no words to describe how much it meant to him to see his sister get married. Jennifer had a hard time accepting reality, but deep down she’s happy for them. Holly arrived with flowers for the wedding. Abby saw Chad’s phone and noticed Kayla’s message to him. She deleted the message from his phone. Thinking quickly, she told Chad that his phone was dead. JJ started the ceremony. Abby cried while reciting her vows. Chad stared at her lovingly. They kissed and were officially married. Her memories didn’t rush back, but she felt closer than ever to Chad. After he hugged her, her joy turned to worry. Xander wondered if he and Sarah should have told EJ everything. Sarah didn’t trust EJ to tell him that Kristen was blackmailing them. She prayed that EJ would do the right thing. EJ decided to drop the charges against Brady. Brady stared at Fiona before walking out of his cell. JJ made a toast to Chad and Abby. He apologized to Abby for not getting in touch with her sooner. Holly flashed back to Abby saying she was on the phone with her brother. Holly asked if they talked on the phone last night. JJ and Chad looked at Abby for answers.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Hey.

Hey, Soph.

Hey, I just heard some lady was arrested for the hit-and-run your dad went to jail for. Does that mean that–

Yeah, he’s been cleared.

Oh, my god, that’s amazing. I’m so happy for you.

Thanks, yeah. But for some reason, he’s still in jail. They haven’t released him yet. [sirens wailing] [tense music]

Good morning, Brady. I brought you some company.


Xander?

Hello, darling.

Having a chat with your dad?

No. More with myself, actually. Wondering how the son of Victor Kiriakis could be such a gullible fool.

No, you are not a fool. We all thought that Brady was responsible for my accident.

And we all thought that my mom was godsent to help us through a difficult time, but she turned out to be the cause of it all. I mean, Sarah, I– I, of all people, should have known better.


She’s a horrible mother. A drunk, a liar, heartless. I should have known she’d never change.

Not important? How could anything that Clyde tells you to do be not important? [sighs] Mark– OK, fine, fine. I don’t need to know, but I’m going to trust that you’re going to take care of it. Yeah, OK. Yes, and I’ll do what I’m here to do– marry Chad. As soon as I’m his wife, I’ll have access to the DiMera investment accounts and I’ll get that money to Clyde. Yeah. Yeah. I’ll let you know when it’s done. [sighs]


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


[tense music]


You can do this. You can do it. It’s for Mom. Just keep reminding yourself it’s for Mom. [sighs] [knock at door]

[clears throat]

Hey.

Hey, Holly. Hey.

Hi. I could not wait.

How are you doing?

No, no, no, no. Come on in. Abby is– she’s just getting ready. Sit down. Get comfortable. You look beautiful, by the way.

Thank you.

We’re– uh, we’re just so glad we have you. And not only as Abby’s maid of honor, but as our witness.

Well, I’m just grateful to be a part of your wedding. It’s so exciting.

Yes, it is. Uh, how did it go with your mom?

I mean, things are a little awkward still, but at least we’re talking, right?

Yeah. No, that’s good. You know, I lost my mom when I was about your age. And– uh, and when I think back, I– I always wish I would have spent more time with her, been a better son. So trust me, fixing your relationship with your mom is important.

Yeah. Yeah. At least it’s one relationship in my life getting fixed.

Wait, I don’t get it. If they arrested someone else, why is your dad still in jail?

I have no idea. I haven’t been able to talk to him yet. It’s probably just some dumb red tape stuff. But in the meantime, I’m, like, just so relieved that he’s innocent, you know. Like, beyond relieved, I’m, like, so, so happy. And not just for him, but for my grandparents and my sister and for me, too.

I’m so happy for all of you. I know how much it’s been weighing on you guys. And I’m sure he’ll be out soon, Tate.

Yeah. Thank you. I hope so.

So this other suspect, the one who actually did hit Sarah Kiriakis, do you know who it is?

Yeah, I do. It was Xander Kiriakis’s mom and Sarah’s mother-in-law.

Whoa!

Yeah, whoa. Her name’s Fiona Cook.

Wait, what? Fiona Cook? Oh, my god. I know that bitch. [tense music]


I’m surprised to see you, EJ. I didn’t think escorting prisoners to their lockup was a part of the DA’s duties.

Mm, two birds, I suppose. Ms. Cook needed to be brought down and I believe you and I have some unfinished business.

I wasn’t expecting my grand apology until, uh, I was actually officially released. But if you’re ready to give it, I’m ready.

Oh, I’m not here to apologize nor am I here to release you.

Why not? You got your culprit right there.

Mm, we have another possible culprit, yes. But the picture’s a little murky, you see, since the finger has been pointed at both of you. So I thought I’d bring the two of you down here and let you hash out your respective versions of the truth. Have oodles of fun, you two.

Fiona. [clears throat] Look at me. Look at me!

Do we really have to do this, Brady?

Oh, we really do. You know, when I first met you, I thought you were kind. I thought you were fun. I thought you were, you know, misunderstood. How in the hell could I have been so wrong? I keep thinking about the night– the night and the morning of the accident– how I called you in a panic because I thought that I had hit Sarah, and you told me to not jump to conclusions, Brady. Don’t turn yourself in, Brady. You made me feel innocent, even though when I didn’t believe that I was, even though now we know that you knew I was. And instead of coming forward, what did you do? You hung me out to dry. So my question is, why did you do that to– no, I have a better question. How could you do that to Sarah?


All she’s never done my whole life is disappoint me. You know, when she abandoned me, I was– you know, I was just a little boy. But even then, some part of me somehow understood that it was the best thing that ever happened to me. And yet when she showed up here in Salem claiming to have changed, I just– I just forgot about all the– the bad times and the terrible disappointments. And I just– I just turned back into that stupid little boy who wanted his mum.

Baby, I’m so sorry. I encouraged her to come here. I’m so sorry.

What are you sorry for? You didn’t– you didn’t do anything wrong. Your heart was in the right place like it always is. I mean, Sarah, when she first showed up at our– our wedding, or what was supposed to be our wedding, and she told me that I am Victor’s son and heir, I– Finally, I just felt so vindicated, so, well, self-important. And then as she started to just work her way into our lives, I– well, from then on, I just only let myself see what I wanted to see, which is my mum. She’d somehow transformed into a person of character, someone I could trust.

Hey. Of course you saw her that way. So did I. She was very good at playing that part.

I should have seen through it. I know who she is, who she was, how she treated me when I was a child– How she could just abandon me without looking back. How could I not see the signs? How could I not see that she was just the same heartless drunk she’s always been?

Because it wasn’t obvious. It wasn’t obvious at all. She hid it really well.

But I’m her son. I should have known. My god, Sarah, I– I left her all alone with our daughter. I– I trusted her with our little girl. What the hell was I thinking?

Do not do that. Do not do that. She never hurt Victoria.

Thank God.

It’s you who she hurt so terribly. And that– that breaks my heart.

Please– please don’t let it. Please, all she did to me was remind me how awful she is. But you– look at what she did to you. And all because– she hurt you worse than anyone else because I deluded myself. I– I so desperately, so stupidly wanted to believe that she’d changed so I allowed this to happen. I will never forgive myself. [melancholic music]

Babe, please don’t do that to yourself. Please. You had nothing to do with my accident.

Of course, I did. I deluded myself. I should have known that my mum wasn’t sober. Should’ve known she’s still the same wretched human being she’s always been, who clearly just passed on all her wretched genes to me. I was so enraged at Brady, I was going to murder him. And then you had– you had to lie to the police to save him from me. And you may have to– you might have to face the consequences of that. You might have to pay the price for what I did.

No, no, no. I am not going to be charged with perjury, I– especially now that I remember seeing Fiona behind the wheel. When– when EJ threatened me, when he wouldn’t let me retract my statement, I didn’t remember. But now, we have proof. She– she confessed to us.

Yeah, to us. God knows what she’s saying to the cops. When Jada showed up here last night to arrest her, she– she did that before we called . How– how could she have known?

It must have been Eric. He was grilling me earlier about the accident and maybe he went to the police.

Well, we have to go and set the record straight and get Brady out of jail. And not just because he doesn’t deserve to be there, but because it’s still the only way Kristin will give us Rolf’s serum, which is the only way to heal your injuries. And that’s the priority, yeah? But after that, when you’re all better, by God, we will make my mum pay for what she’s done. [tense music]

Brady, that was the last thing I wanted for you or for Sarah.

Then why– why did you drink and drive and hit Sarah and then leave her on the ground not knowing whether she was dead or alive? Hey, why didn’t you speak up when I was arrested? Why did you let me take the fall? My last question is, what did I do to deserve this, Fiona?

Nothing. You didn’t deserve this. Of course, you didn’t. And now, for what it’s worth, and I know it’s not much, you at least deserve to understand.

Understand what?

Brady, I wasn’t drunk that night. I was just tipsy. And so I thought it would be safer for me to drive you home than to let you get behind the wheel.

Probably would have been safest just to get a cab.

Don’t you think I know that now?

But that night I thought– I thought we’d be OK. And it was so dark, and– and Sarah, she just appeared out of nowhere. And it all happened so fast. And then when I realized I’d hit someone, I panicked. And when I realized it was Sarah, I panicked even more. Because I knew that if Xander found out, it would be the end of our relationship forever.

I see, so you thought, better– better ruin Brady’s life rather than mine, right? Is that the thinking?

No, it wasn’t premeditated. You were passed out on the seat next to me. And then I just– [panting] –I waited for some help to come for Sarah before I left her there. And then– then my foot went down on the pedal, and then we were gone. My mind was racing and my world was about to end. And there you were, blissfully ignorant!


And then the idea started formulating in my mind before I was even cognizant of it. I’d done some research on– on Xander’s Salem family after I came to town, and I knew that Maggie had been involved in an accident and framed it in a similar manner.

Wow, that’s– that’s– that’s how you got the brilliant idea. Wow.

That’s how I got the terrible idea– the cruel and heartless idea to drive you home to the parking garage and put you in the driver’s seat.

You didn’t just put me in a driver’s seat. You put me in– you put me in hell. You put me in a guilt-ridden hell right up until I found out the truth. And now it’s your turn to suffer. It’s your turn to be in hell.


[sobbing]

Wait, I’m sorry. How do you know Xander Kiriakis’s mom?

She used to come into the bistro. And she was nice at first, really friendly. She even gave me her cheesecake once when I was overworked and totally starving, invited me to come sit with her.

OK. And you did, obviously?

Yeah, because she was nice, like I said. And I don’t know, she seemed kind of lonely, like she just wanted someone to talk to, I guess.

OK, what did you two talk about?

Well, we talked about you a little. I mean, she asked me if I was dating anyone. And–

What did you tell her about me, Sophia?


You– you’re referring to Tate?

Mm-hmm.

Do you regret breaking up with him?

I don’t know. I mean, we weren’t together that long, and we kind of were always a hot mess, so–

Do you miss him?

Yeah, kind of. But I’ll get over it, right? Plenty of other guys out there.

Sure. Yeah. Is that really what you want?

Well, no, no, it’s not what I want. But even if I could forgive Tate for taking his dad’s side for hitting my Aunt Sarah and just driving off, I’m not too sure he’s going to be able to forgive me.

What did you do?

Well, I, kind of, was going through his dad’s room looking for evidence to use against him in the hit-and-run, and Tate caught me. And to be honest, I broke into Brady’s briefcase.

Yeah, I see.

Yeah. And to top it all off, my– ex-BFF Sophia is making a move on him and I don’t know. Pretty sure Tate is, like, into her too, so it kind of feels all hopeless, you know?

I’m sorry, Holly.

Yeah, thanks. Anyway, enough of my sob story. Let’s talk about you. You’re getting married in the most romantic city in the world, and I’m so excited for you. And I’m really honored to be a part of it. I can’t wait for you and Abigail to fall in love all over again. [giggles] [gentle music]


What’s the big deal? All I told that Fiona woman was that I liked you, but you were seeing someone else.

OK, that’s all? You didn’t say anything else?

What else was there to say? Anyway, uh, she gave me a huge tip, said it was for the nice chat and to keep my mouth shut about serving her a martini.

Wait, she told you that to keep quiet about her drinking?

Yeah, it seemed like she was being playful or something, like, it would be a little inside joke between us. But get this, I ran into her in the square and she asked me how things were going with the guy I like. So I mentioned you, by name this time, and she freaked.

Why would she freak?

I guess I never said your name before, but this time I did. I said, Tate. And I said that you were dating Holly. And that’s when she lost it. Because apparently she lives with Holly’s family and was worried that they would all find out she had a drink at the bistro, that I would tell them. She even threatened me.

No way.

She said it was important I keep my mouth shut because her family thought she was sober. Now I know it was more than that. She also didn’t want them to know that she mowed down Sarah when she was probably smashed out of her mind.

Brady, I prayed that no one would identify your car. I prayed that you wouldn’t be implicated.

OK– I’m– OK, starting to understand here. You setting me up was your fail safe so the cops wouldn’t find you. But what about what I would think? If the cops didn’t track us down, I would just go on believing that I was guilty of this for the rest of my life.

Look, when Sarah came through her surgery and we all thought she was going to be all right, I fully intended to set the record straight. But then when we realized she was paralyzed and knowing that it was all my fault, I just couldn’t.

No, you could’ve. You could have. You could have! You just decided not to.

EJ, we, uh– we need to talk.

If you’re here to defend your mother–

Oh, she can rot in hell for all I care. We’re here to make sure that you release Brady now that you have my mother in custody.

I don’t see how the two are related.

What? Get your head out your ass DiMera.

EJ, Brady is innocent.

I’m not so sure about that.

We just talked to Detective Hunter. Sarah remembers the accident now. She remembers clearly and definitively that my mother was the driver.

But earlier, she remembered it was Brady– signed a sworn statement, in fact. So which version am I meant to believe? [tense music]

Whoa! You look amazing.

Well, you don’t look so bad yourself. And, Holly, thank you so much for coming and being a part of today. Oh, we have a bouquet for you. It’s in the kitchen.

OK, I’ll go grab it. So we have us.

Yeah.

We have the maid of honor. We just need our officiant.

Oh, uh, yeah, that’s right. I– I got a text earlier. I should check that. [knock at door] Uh-oh, I wonder who that could be. JJ.

Hey, Chad. It’s so great to see you, man.

Oh, god. You too. You too.


Abigail.

You must be my brother.

Yes, um, I am. Do you remember me at all?

I wish I did, but I feel a familiar energy with you.

It’s a start.

Since your parents aren’t going to make it, I decided to reach out to JJ. And not only did he agree to make the long flight from South Africa.

You’re looking at a newly ordained minister of the Universal Church of the Interwebs.

He’s going to marry us.

[gasps] That’s amazing. Thank you, JJ.

I’m just excited to be a part of this. The whole way here on the plane, I couldn’t sleep. I just kept thinking that I get to see my sister again. It’s, uh– well, there’s no words for how much it means to me.

Yeah, me too.

And look, I’m– I’m sorry that Mom and Dad aren’t here. I know that Mom’s having a hard time with all this, accepting that you’re her daughter, even with the DNA proof. But I know that deep down, she is happy for you. So am I. I’m just– I’m so happy to have you back. [gentle music]


For god’s sake, EJ, Whatever your personal issues with Brady, you know damn well he doesn’t deserve to be behind bars.

EJ, I– I told you that I wasn’t sure of my memory of seeing Brady behind the wheel. I am sure now it was Fiona. It wasn’t Brady.

I’m– I’m aware of your ever-changing account of events, Sarah, which makes you no more of a reliable eyewitness than a drunken Brady.

What the hell does that mean?

Let’s see. Brady couldn’t remember. Then he confessed. Then he unconfessed. And now he claims that he can remember and that he wasn’t, in fact, driving.

Then there you have it. What else do you need?

Oh, come on. You don’t see how I would be a tad bit skeptical about all this? I mean, really? I’m supposed to believe that Brady’s memory was somehow miraculously restored at precisely the same time as Sarah’s?

EJ, listen to me. Listen to what I’m saying. Why would I be putting all this effort into convincing you that my mother did this if it wasn’t true? You think I want to believe that she’s a monster?

Well, there has to be some reason behind Sarah changing her story the other day and why you two have suddenly become so desperate for me to release Brady. So until I know the whole truth, I will do no such thing.

Brady, when your car disappeared and EJ released you, you have no idea how relieved I was. And I’m so sorry that Xander tried to take the law into his own hands, but I put a stop to that, too.

Oh, you– you did. You did. Am I supposed to say thank you to you? Is that what you want to hear? Your son almost broke my legs for something that you did. As a matter of fact, I think I did– I did thank you. Do you remember how you replied? I do. You threw Sarah’s injury in my face. You made me feel like crap for hurting her when you knew it was what you had done. You remember that?

When I came to see you yesterday, I was so close to confessing everything. I– I know you don’t believe me. This secret has been killing me, Brady.

Fiona, do you really expect me to feel sorry for you?

No. No, I don’t. But I do want you to know that I care about you. We were two lost souls who found each other when we both needed someone. And that means so much to me. I had to pretend that I hated you because everybody thought you had injured my daughter-in-law. Truth is the only person I hate is myself. [sighs] – I’m sorry, Tate. If I had known who Fiona was, what she did, I would have said something sooner.

No, it’s OK. You couldn’t have known, Sophia. Nobody knew.

Oh my god. And Holly, she was so awful to you, trying to dig up dirt on your dad when he was innocent the whole time.

Yeah, but she didn’t know that, obviously.

True. But I wouldn’t be surprised if after all of this, she comes crawling back to you, apologizing like crazy now that she knows your dad isn’t the one who ran over her precious Aunt Sarah.

I doubt it. I mean, things did not end well, as you know. So we’ll see, I guess.

Yeah, we’ll see.

Hey, Holly.

JJ, hi. Oh, my god!

It’s so good to see you.

It’s great to see you. So good of you to come.

Are you kidding? I wouldn’t miss it.

OK, so are we all ready?

Yeah, I will be. You’re just going to have to bear with me. Uh, I am officially ordained, but I’m a novice at the whole marrying people deal.

Well, you’re going to kill it.

[chuckles] OK, let’s get this show on the road.

Oh, I just got to put on some music. I got to get my phone.

Oh, I got it. [tense music]

I’m excited.

Everything OK, Abby?

Yeah. No, everything’s OK. I think your phone is dead.

What? No, I had a full charge earlier.

Uh, it’s– it’s fine. Don’t worry about it. I have the perfect song on my phone.

Are you sure you’re OK? You look a little pale.

Yeah, I can get you some water.

No, nobody. You guys, stop fussing– stop fussing over me. I am a nervous bride. That’s all this is, nerves. [laughs]

EJ, this is ridiculous. I mean, it should be obvious why Sarah and I want Brady released. He’s– he’s my family and Sarah’s friend. And she feels just terrible that her false testimony got him here.

EJ, you can’t prosecute two suspects. You have to let one of them go.

I’ve already been forced to release Brady once. I’m not going to let him go again unless I’m % certain he is innocent.

Well, he is innocent. My mother is guilty. Didn’t the police take her statement?

Not yet.

Why the hell not?

It’s a little thing called due process. I think you’d be familiar. Ms. Cook is entitled to have her counsel present.

Well, whatever. Sarah remembers the accident. She remembers that my mother was driving. And now you tell me that Brady remembers, too. And I’ll– I’ll give you my testimony right now.

What testimony? You weren’t an eyewitness.

Not to the hit-and-run, but my mother just confessed to me right after I stopped her from pushing Sarah down the stairs to keep her quiet. How’s that for a witness? EJ, come on. It’s time to let this one go. Brady didn’t do it.

I am the victim of this crime. Brady does not deserve to be one, too. EJ, please. You have to let him go. – You really expect me to believe that you care about me? [tense music] You understand that if my brother hadn’t been so determined to get to the bottom of this, hadn’t pressured me to figure out what the hell happened that night and remember, the truth would have never come out? And you wouldn’t have said a word, would you?

[sobbing]

Oh, yeah, that’s what I thought.

Brady, no.

No, I don’t want to– listen. I don’t want to hear from you. I don’t want you to say anything to me. I don’t ever want to see your face again. And I’m so sorry that I met you.


Hey, can I ask a favor of you?

Of course, Tate, anything.

Well, I don’t know what the holdup is getting my dad cleared. But what you know about Fiona, maybe it could help in some way. So would you be willing to talk to the police about what happened between you two and possibly even testify if it comes to that?

Definitely. I would do anything for you, Tate. Anything to help you and your family.

Really? Wow. Thank you, Sophia.

You’re such a good son. You know that? Your dad is so lucky to have you.

I’m really lucky to have a friend like you. [gentle music]


I know that, uh, this isn’t the most conventional situation for a wedding. But I want you to know that it’s an honor and a privilege to be here because I love you both. And if this helps you find your way back to each other, then I’m beyond grateful that I can be a part of it.

We’re grateful for you. Thank you for doing this.

Yeah. Thank you, JJ.

Thank you for including me. It means the world to me. I mean that. Sorry, I got to consult the old cheat sheet here. OK, everybody ready?

Ready.

Ready.

We are gathered here in the presence of this witness to join Chad Michael DiMera and Abigail Johanna Deveraux together in matrimony. The contract of marriage is the most solemn one– one not to be entered into lightly, but thoughtfully and seriously, and with the deep realization of its obligations and responsibilities. If there’s anyone here that can show a just cause of why this couple should not be lawfully joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace. [giggles] OK. Chad, please repeat after me. I, Chad, take you, Abigail, for my lawful spouse.

I, Chad, take you, Abigail, for my lawful spouse, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health as long as I live.

And Abigail, please repeat after me. I, Abigail, take you, Chad.

I, Abigail, take you, Chad, as my lawful spouse, to have and hold from this day forward–


–for better or worse, rich or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as I live.


Chad, please repeat after me as you put the ring on Abigail’s finger. With this ring, I thee wed.

With this ring, I thee wed.


And Abigail.


With this ring, I thee wed.


Now, by the power vested in me by the almighty internet, you are now lawfully married. You may kiss the bride.



Yay! [claps]


I wish I could say that my memories came flooding back.


But I, um, I can honestly say that I– I feel closer to you than I ever have before.


I can’t believe EJ just stormed out of here without saying anything. Maybe we should have told him everything.

You mean that his sister is blackmailing us and that you set out to kill Brady? No, baby, we cannot trust EJ with that information.

Of course, not.

Look, I think that EJ knows that he has to do the right thing. I just– I pray that that’s what he’s doing. [tense music]


Back again so soon.

Get up.

Why?

Today is your lucky day, that’s why. I’m dropping the charges against you.


Now get the hell out of my sight before I change my mind.


[bell rings]

Well, damn, I’m so sorry. Lunch is over. I talked so much that you didn’t even get a chance to eat.

It’s OK. I have work release anyway so I’ll just grab something then.

OK, great. Well, thank you so much for everything.

It’s no problem. And, hey, just let me know about talking to the police or testifying, whatever you need, OK?

OK.

See you later.

OK. See you.

Here we are.

Thank you.

And if I may, I’d like to make a toast to the bride and the groom. I have to admit, uh, that I was nervous about seeing you, Abigail, especially after the way Mom felt when she did. [gentle music] Now, I’m just sorry I didn’t reach out sooner, even if it was to video chat or talk to you on the phone.


My mother– oh, yes, I was talking on the phone to my brother, JJ. My mom had a hard time accepting that I was actually her daughter Abigail.

Wait, what do you mean? Didn’t you two just talk on the phone last night?

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