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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft tense music]

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Philip. What are you doing in bed on this glorious morning?

Oh, maybe because I was up half the night reading and rereading this letter.

Must you be so sensitive? Victor’s been gone for a long time, and he’s costing you sleep.

Yes, he is.

[sighs] Well, I’m not gonna let you waste the day away ruminating over your– your late father. We have more important things to do.

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Oh. Xander, what a lovely surprise. I’m having my morning oolong. Would you like a cup?

I’ll pass, thanks.

I’d offer you some breakfast, but we’re fresh out of haggis. How about a scone?

I’m here to talk, Kristen.

Ooh. Well, then I am assuming that you and Philip have come to terms on allowing you to trade Titan for the serum. Did you get your brother to back off so that we could make the deal or not?

Afraid not. But…I have a better way to make that happen.

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[soft music]

Guess he doesn’t want to talk. Mm, it’s still early. Maybe he’s in bed.

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[chuckles]

Good morning.

Good morning.

So…that happened.

[laughs]

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So you want to start over?

Good morning. I would like to introduce you to our new castmate who’s going to play our resident bad girl, Regan Holloway, okay? So Johnny, Chanel, let me introduce you to Joy Wesley. [tense music]

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Johnny. Hi.

Uh– [clears throat] Joy.

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

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Actually, we’ve already met.

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

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[spluttering] I’m sorry, have we met?

Uh, Chanel and I have.

Oh.

It’s nice to see you again.

Yeah, same here. And I am not surprised you got the role, especially considering your audition. You killed it. And you only had the sides for, like, two minutes before. I read opposite Joy.

Oh, okay. Okay.

Are you on the show, too?

Well, uh– well, not as an actor. This is Johnny DiMera. He’s one of our directors.

Oh.

Hi. It’s, uh– it is nice to meet you.

You too.

Welcome to Pineview.

Thank you. And I appreciate you giving me such a warm welcome considering I’m here to steal your man. [laughter]

What time is it anyway?

It’s late, : a.m.

Oh, wait, but there’s the teacher in-service today. Right?

Yes, luckily. Otherwise, we would be in serious trouble. Speaking of, what are you gonna say to your dad when he sees I slept over? Or your grandparents?

I mean, my grandma goes to work super early, and my dad and grandpa must’ve just decided to let me sleep in and went out. Otherwise, one of them would have for sure knocked on the door by now.

So this was good timing.

Definitely. Um, Sophia, I just– I wanted to tell you that, um, when I invited you over, I–

You didn’t expect this to happen. Neither did I. But I’m glad it did. [soft music] Are you?

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Holly.

Aunt Sarah, hi.

Hey. My mom said you were back from your trip.

Good to see you.

Oh, it’s good to see you too, honey. How–how did it go? How was your trip?

Ah, it was intense, to say the least.

Yeah. Yeah, I heard. It was a whole lot of drama.

With Chad, yeah. Crazy that woman was pretending to be Abigail.

Yeah, it really was. It really was. And just devastating for Chad and everyone that loved Abigail. So…I know you went to go and try to work things out with your mom. How did that go?

It was okay. Yeah, we had a good talk. I eventually realized that she and Eric didn’t intentionally mean to hurt me, that they thought they were doing the right thing by keeping the truth about my father’s death from me. So I forgave them.

Oh, honey, that makes me so happy. And not just for their sake, but for yours. And you know, I’m here anytime you want to talk about anything.

Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

So how are you doing? I heard Tate’s dad didn’t really cause the accident.

No, he didn’t. It was–it was Xander’s mother.

God, that’s crazy and awful. Xander must be a wreck over it.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, he was devastated. And then furious. Now he’s more motivated than ever to help me walk again. He’s doing everything he can to get his hands on that serum.

What serum? [tense music]

[sighs]

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What things do we have to do?

We have to fortify our position to stop that oaf Xander from turning Titan over to the DiMeras.

Look, I’m having second thoughts about this, Viv.

Oh, no, for heaven’s sakes, don’t tell me you’ve decided to let that Scottish bastard control your birthright.

Hardly. If it were up to me, Xander would be rotting at the bottom of a lake next to my prosthetic leg. My reluctance has nothing to do with my half-wit half brother and all to do with his wife. I’m having second thoughts because of Sarah.

[sighs]

[sighs] All right, so… what is this better idea you have? And it better be good. Seems Philip is committed to blocking us from making this deal go through.

Yeah, well, no matter what that letter says, Victor left the family business to me. This injunction of Philip’s will never hold up in court.

[scoffs] You’re telling me that you’re gonna rely on the American justice system to get what you want?

Hardly. While I’m certain that a judge would ultimately rule in our favor, Philip appears to have the resources and the will to tie this up in the courts for years. And I’ll be damned if I’m gonna sit by and see Sarah spend another one of Victoria’s birthdays in that bloody wheelchair.

All right, so how do you propose we dispense of Philip’s objections and obstructions?

It’s simple.

Mm-hmm.

Philip has to die for real.

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Yes, I’m really glad about what happened. I have no regrets.

That makes me so happy. [tender music] Was it okay?

Yeah, it was more than okay– for me. For you?

For me, too.

Good.

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[phone beeps]

I should probably check that. Oh, no.

What?

[sighs] We have a problem. [tense music]

Wait, so Kristen DiMera has some miracle serum that could cure you, that could make you walk again?

Apparently.

Oh, my God, Sarah, that’s amazing. Wh-what’s wrong? Why don’t you seem happy about it?

[clears throat] Well, because she’s asking for something really huge in return.

And what is that?

That Xander hand over Titan.

[scoffs] Wow. That’s definitely huge.

Mm-hmm.

I take it Xander didn’t react too well to it?

Oh, God no. No, not at all. But then he agreed.

What?

Yeah. Over my strenuous objection. But it’s like I said, Xander would give anything to help me walk again.

Wow. Wow, so Xander’s really just gonna give his family business over to Kristen?

Well, he was. But then his brother showed up.

What on Earth does Maggie’s daughter have to do with this?

She has everything to do with this. Sarah is the sole reason Xander is willing to give Titan to Kristen. Without that serum, she’ll never walk again.

Oh, that.

“Oh, that.” [whistles] The woman is paralyzed.

Frankly, I think Xander’s brain is paralyzed. Why would he give up Titan for a small liquid vial that may not even work? [tense music]

So your proposal to grease the wheels of justice is to kill Philip?

Well, it certainly solves all of our problems. You get Titan. I get the serum. Everyone’s happy.

[laughing] Except Philip.

Who cares about him?

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Maybe he is my brother, but he’s brought me nothing but grief.

[sighs] Still, I mean, this is a little drastic, don’t you think? Are you really prepared to murder your brother in cold blood?

[chuckles] No, of course not. But I’m pretty sure you are.

[laughs]

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Well, I know Regan is gonna give me a run for my money with Arrow.

Oh, for sure. [both laugh]

All right, well, I’m not scared, girlfriend, so you better bring it.

Believe me, I will.

All right. And now, speaking as Chanel and not Faith– out of character– um, did you want to run lines?

Oh, well, actually, I need you back over at the studio ’cause there’s some great new outfits for Faith I’d like you to take a look at.

Mm, okay. Well, I best up my game with this new girl in town if I want to keep my man’s interest.

Well, and to that end, let’s get you into a fitting, don’t you think?

Uh, you know, Kate, could we actually just wait a second on that? Chanel and I were kind of in the middle of something.

Um, actually, no, I–I can’t. You know, these clothes are gonna shoot tomorrow, and as you well know, we’re on a very tight schedule. So, um, you know, if you do have free time, maybe you could show Joy around, though. That’d be good. [soft tense music]

So… [chuckles] Weird coincidence, huh?

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What’s wrong?

My mom called Brianna’s house this morning looking for me.

You told her you slept over there?

Yeah. Luckily, Bri answered.

Okay, what’d she tell your mom?

That I was in the shower.

Right, well, at least she has your back.

Yeah, but I’m afraid that’s not gonna stall my mom for long. I need to deal with this.

Yeah, okay. Totally get it. While you do that, I’ll see if I can go find us something to eat. [soft jazzy music]

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Mom. Hey. Uh, Brianna said you were looking for me?

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[tense music]

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Okay, so since Philip won’t let Xander give Titan to Kristen, she’s not giving you the serum you need to walk?

Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.

Oh. That’s really harsh.

Yeah, I mean– [sighs] It is and it isn’t. Like, the idea that Xander’s gonna give up the entire Titan empire for a serum that may or may not work, it just feels like a bad move to me. And honestly, given our history with Kristen, I think anybody could see why I wouldn’t trust her.

No, I–I totally get that. But what if the serum did really work, and you missed your chance to take it?

Well, I mean, first of all, I wouldn’t– [laughs] I wouldn’t really know, you know, like, that I missed the chance. And truthfully, it’s been a few months, and I am starting to get the hang of the chair. And, you know, I have– I have bad days, and I have good days. But today’s a good one.

Yeah?

Yeah. Well, I-I’m just grateful for any day that I get to spend with my husband and my daughter and people I care about like you, little old you.

You have such a great attitude.

Not always. [laughter] Truly, but I do try to stay positive most of the time. But right now, my biggest problem is worrying about Xander. He’s just–he really is willing to give anything for me to walk again, just getting his hands on that serum.

[laughs] Okay. You want me to kill Philip?

Unless you want him to kill our deal. You do want Titan, don’t you?

Ah, yes, just as much as you want that serum. Why don’t you do the honor?

Oh, come on, Kristen. You know as well as I do that even the Salem PD will be able to work out that Philip was blocking this deal. They’ll be knocking on my door before his body’s even cold.

Same is true with me, too. I have just as much reason to get rid of Philip as you do.

[sighs] Fine. Well, then consider it payback.

For what?

You’ve asked me to kill more than a few people for you. So under the heading of turnabout being fair play… [tense music]

Sarah Horton made her own bed when she crawled into it with that miscreant.

You and that soft heart of yours.

Not to mention that Titan belongs to you.

That’s not entirely true.

Well, it is.

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Right here, it’s Victor’s intention, black and white.

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So Estelle should be up with your new wardrobe in a few minutes.

Great. I can’t wait to see it.

You know, um, I heard about what happened at Johnny’s birthday party. I am so sorry that it didn’t go well.

Oh, yeah, that is putting it mildly. So you heard what happened, that my idiot husband accused me of having an affair with Alex.

[sighs] I heard.

And you probably also heard that it is because he saw Alex having sex with someone that he assumed was me, but really, it was Stephanie.

Yes, I heard that too, and I nearly fired both of them because of it.

Really?

Yes. But I decided to give them a second chance. And I’m hoping maybe you can give Johnny the same.

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Well, this is funny, huh? Not funny, ha ha. Just–I mean, I didn’t even know you were working on the show.

Yeah, and I had no idea you were even auditioning for it. Why–why didn’t you, uh, mention that when we met?

I didn’t really tell anybody. I didn’t want to jinx it. But look, I mean, it’s not a big deal. And I definitely didn’t forget that you’re married. And I certainly wouldn’t say anything in front of your boss and one of the other actors.

Yeah, that’s not just, um– she’s not just one of the other actors. That’s my wife.

Wait, Chanel is your wife? Man, I wish you would’ve told me. Then I wouldn’t have been so nice to her if I knew she was the one cheating on you.

Yeah, about that. Actually, she didn’t cheat on me. It turns out I just made a really big mistake.

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So you think I should give Johnny a second chance?

I do.

Is this because you’re trying to keep drama off of your set?

Mm, partly. But I also have a soft spot for Johnny.

Yeah, I know that you were married to his grandfather, Stefano.

Mm-hmm. Quite a while ago. But I remember it so vividly, Johnny running through his nonno’s house. He was such a sweet boy, Chanel.

Well, that sweet boy called me a cheating slut.

[sighs] I know. It’s horrible. And you have absolutely every reason to be angry about that. I know that I would be. [sighs] But– and I don’t mean this as any excuse for his behavior or his disrespect– but in my experience, men have a tendency to let their jealousy just overwhelm them.

Yeah, I can only imagine how Stefano behaved when he was jealous.

Yeah, well, seriously, I doubt you can, because he was a very special case. But we’ll leave that for another time. I’m really thinking about my son, about Philip… [sighs] Who was insanely, insanely jealous about Chloe, about any time that she would spend with Brady Black. I mean, he went through this– down this rabbit hole of just delusion. He almost completely lost his sanity. And Brady almost lost his freedom. So you know, I guess my point is that Johnny– he let his jealousy get the better of him for sure. And he consequently hurt you really badly. But he did not go to the crazy extremes that my son did, that he could have gone to. You know, I think maybe– maybe there’s a possibility that you could forgive him? Maybe? Maybe give him a second chance? [soft music]

So the secret your wife was keeping from you wasn’t that she was having an affair? It was that she was throwing you a surprise party?

Yep.

But you said you walked in on her having sex with some other guy.

I know. I couldn’t see the woman clearly, and I– I thought it was, and my jealousy just got the better of me, and I jumped to the wrong conclusion.

So your wife never cheated on you?

She didn’t.

Well, I guess it’s a good thing you didn’t confront her about it.

Actually, I did. Yeah. And, uh, I didn’t let her get a word in to explain the situation until after I had already said some horrible and nasty things to her.

Oh, boy.

In fact, I was just, uh, begging for her forgiveness as you walked up.

Right. Well, I guess if you figured this out sooner, you probably wouldn’t have come back to my hotel room with me. [laughs]

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It’s not that simple, Vivian. And you know it.

Oh, please. It couldn’t be more simple.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know what you’re gonna say, that this is not only what Victor wanted, but what I’d have gotten had I not let my obsession with Chloe Lane consume me.

Exactly.

And, of course, I never would’ve faked my own death if that “vapid woman” hadn’t led me on so mercilessly.

Absolutely right.

Now, lucky for me that amazingly loyal and brave you, a.k.a. Vivian Alamain, came to the rescue, showed up just in time to stop me from taking yet another bite from that poisonous apple.

Exactly.

Did I get that right?

Yes, you did.

I’m sorry, Xander. I do want Titan, but not bad enough to kill for it.

So we’re right back where we started.

Yep, I suppose we are. So you are gonna have to come up with another way to cut Philip off at the knees. That is, if you truly want your wife to walk again.

Well, false alarm. Victoria was just talking in her sleep.

Aw. Does she do that a lot?

She does. It’s so cute. [laughs] You waiting on a phone call?

Yeah, or a text.

From?

Doesn’t matter. You don’t need to hear about my Tate drama.

Are you kidding me? I want to hear about your Tate drama. It’s a welcome distraction as long as it doesn’t have anything to do with alcoholic mothers-in-law.

Actually, it kind of does have to do with your accident. See, when I thought Tate’s dad was at fault, I got super upset– for you, of course, but also because Eric was responsible for my dad’s death. So I was pretty harsh on Brady, said and did some things I regret. And Tate and I ended up breaking up.

Yeah, my mom told me.

Anyway, Grandma, she encouraged me to reach out to Tate last night. So I texted him asking if he wanted to talk.

Did you talk?

No, not yet. And we might not ever. He hasn’t gotten back to me yet.

Well, um, maybe he, uh, didn’t see the text? You try calling him?

Mm–mm, no. I actually did something even more radical. I went over to his house.

Very radical.

Yeah. [laughs] But nobody answered the door, so…

But maybe he was out.

Yeah. Or maybe he just doesn’t want anything to do with me anymore.

Crisis averted. I told my mom Brianna’s mom was making us eggs Benedict.

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I don’t suppose you know how to make that, do you? Tate, is something wrong?

Yes. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Everything’s cool. Except that I honestly have no idea how to make an eggs Benedict. But would you settle for a bowl of frosted honey pops?

That’s okay. I really should go. The longer I wait, the greater the chance my mom calls Brianna’s mother, which would obviously not be a good thing.

[laughs]

I had a really nice time last night.

Yeah. So did I. [tender music]

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See you later.

Definitely.

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[soft dramatic music]

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Oh, honey, just try your hardest not to jump to conclusions. You and Tate were really close for a while. I’m sure that he’s gonna be open to talking to you and trying to work things out.

I hope so. I just wish he’d text me back. [phone beeping] Oh, my God. It’s from Tate.

What does it say?

“Hey, I just got this.”

Listen, uh, about the other night, can we just forget that ever happened?

That would definitely be best considering we’re gonna be working together.

Right. You didn’t–you didn’t tell anyone, right?

No. I mean, my mom did find your wedding ring. But you don’t have to worry. I didn’t tell her your name or anything about you.

[sighs] Okay. Well, um, look, thank you. I appreciate your discretion. My wife can’t find out about this.

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And I know it’s selfish, but I also need my favorite director and lead actress to get along.

I understand that–

The thing is, our show hasn’t even aired yet, and we’ve had more than our share of scandals. I mean, it’s crazy. The last thing I need is another person storming through that door with yet another problem.

Kate! You need to tell that idiot son of yours that if he knows what’s good for him, he’ll stop trying to kill my deal.

If we’re gonna block this deal, you need to get dressed immediately.

I’d like to do just that if you wouldn’t mind giving me a little privacy.

Oh, please. I carried you in my womb for nine months until you emerged naked and glorious.

Going forward, that’s an image I request you never reference again. [whimsical music]

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I have absolutely no idea of what you’re talking about.

Your son didn’t come to you crowing about the letter Victor left for him, how he came back to Salem to stake some bogus claim to Titan just to block my deal?

Philip’s in town?

He’s at the Salem Inn.

[laughs] Sorry, I can’t believe that.

Oh, I think you can. I know you’re so busy with your little soap opera. But that wouldn’t stop you from having a hand in producing this drama. And certainly Philip doesn’t have the brains or the guts to make a move like this alone.

Okay, this is the first time I’m hearing any of this, all right?

You know what? I don’t care if it’s you or if someone else pulling Philip’s strings. You just get your son to back off, all right? Chanel.

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Don’t worry. What happened between us the other night will stay our little secret.

Chanel!

Hey. Didn’t realize you two were married to each other.

Oh, yeah, I think that’s because Kate is trying to keep all personal relationships between cast and crew kind of quiet.

I get that. Yeah, no, keep the drama on camera, right? But, you know, this guy really loves you. You know, all we did was talk about you while you were checking out your new wardrobe. [laughs] Uh, thank you for showing me around.

Yeah, no problem. So, um, how did your fitting go?

Great.

Yeah?

Yeah. And, uh, I also had a long talk with Kate and Johnny. I decided to forgive you.

You did? Oh, my God. Chanel, you have no idea how happy this makes me.

Don’t get too excited, all right? You are on probation. So you better not do anything else to screw this up. – Can we hang out and spend some time together like we used to before all this craziness happened?

I’d love that. I’ve missed you, Holly.

I missed you so much. [laughs] [tender music] [knocking on door]

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Hey.

Hey.

You want to come in?

Yeah. Thanks.

I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your text last night. I just saw it this morning.

No, it’s okay. I take it you were busy then.

Holly, there’s something that I need to tell you. [soft dramatic music]

So this is the second time that Philip has shown up in Salem without informing his mother. Let’s see how he feels about me showing up without announcing myself. Guess who!

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[sighs] Let’s hope your ex-wife can talk your stupid son Philip out of blocking my deal. Because if Kate can’t stop him, and Kristen won’t, then I just may have to kill the son of a bitch myself.

[stomps]

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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Happy belated birthday, darling.

Oh. [chuckles] Thank you, Grandma. You–you didn’t have to do that.

I hope you like it. Uh, I’m sorry that I missed your– your birthday party on the set. Was it a surprise?

Oh. Yeah, it was, but, uh, not a good one.

What do you mean? What happened?

Well, I made a horrible mistake. I though Chanel was having an affair. And then I– [soft dramatic music]

You what?

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And then I made a huge ass out of myself. And I don’t know if Chanel will ever forgive me.

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I hope it’s OK if I stay here tonight.

Of course. You can stay here as long as you like.

Thank you. And I also hope that you’re not blaming yourself for casting Alex as my love interest. Johnny is the problem, not Alex. Johnny is the one who’s been acting like a jealous loon since the beginning. If he had even the tiniest amount of trust in me, then he never would have believed that I would sneak off into a hospital room to hook up with one of my costars.

That’s fair enough. That’s fair enough. But Seth Burns did say that–

I don’t care if Seth Burns said he saw me having an orgy, OK? Johnny shouldn’t have believed him. That was Stephanie with Alex. But Johnny saw what he wanted to see, period.

Well, you are welcome here, you know that. But I do think that– that Johnny needs to hear this more than I do.

Oh, he’s heard it. And double the value. I have said everything that I intend to say to that man.

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Hello, Stephanie. I was, um, hoping to still find you here.

I’m working on the press release. “Body and Soul” starts airing next week.

Ah! [chuckles] Very exciting.

Yeah. And kind of busy, so unless you have something important to say–

I actually do. I’m terribly sorry for the little mix up where I accidentally outed you as a, um–

As a what, Seth?

[chuckles] I’m sorry. You know what I mean.

No, I don’t. As a what?

You know, I think I hear my name on the PA. Excuse me.

Bonnie, hey. Is my dad around?

Actually, no. He is dealing with a situation.

Ah. Out of curiosity, did you tell him about–

About you and Stephanie making whoopee in the hospital?

[awkward chuckle]

Didn’t have to, half of Salem knows.

Mm. Well, that’s great.

Mm-hmm. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if by tomorrow, it wasn’t on the front page of “Headline Hollywood.”

Hi, I’m Joy Wesley. You wanted to see me?

Yes. Hi, Joy. It’s such a pleasure to meet you. Kate Roberts, co-executive producer of “Body and Soul.”

Well, I came as soon as I got your message. You wanted to see me?

Yes, I did. I saw your audition, and I was very impressed.

Oh. Well, I can do another one for you if you want. Or I could do a monologue from “Steel Magnolias.” That’s actually what I did to get into PGID at my school. That’s Performing Group In Dramatics.

Oh, I see. It’s so good of you to offer, but we don’t need to see any more. You got the job.

I did?

[chuckles] Yes.

Oh, my God!

Yes, congratulations. You start tomorrow. You are the newest trouble-maker in Pineview, Regan Holloway. Yep. The writers have big plans for you. [uneasy music]

Oh, what you got for me, Kate? This is Joy Wesley. We are casting her as our new Regan Holloway, so you need to start writing her in immediately. Blah, blah, blah. Also, there’s a production schedule change. New pages on top of everything else I have to crank out? [sighs] Well, hello, Regan. Welcome to “Body and Soul.” Yeah, you look like you could wreck a home or two, break a couple of hearts. [yawns] OK. Let’s go, words. Come to papa. Ah, no. No, no, no. I cannot sleep. Sleep is the enemy. Sleep means no pages. And no pages means no job. Regan Holloway. Regan–

I can’t believe how happy I am right now, Arrow.

We must be the happiest couple in all of Pineview. Just imagine, Faith, my mother nearly died, and the miracle that saved her life brought us back together.

Oh, Arrow, I know the audience wanted us together, but I wanted it even more.

Nothing and no one is ever gonna come between us ever again. [upbeat country music]

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Arrow, what are you doing with this woman?

Who the hell are you?

Do you want to tell her or should I?

Faith, this is Regan Holloway.

Aka Arrow’s wife.

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

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[tense music]

Arrow’s wife?

Damn right.

Well, I have something to show you, too. Oh, wait, I can’t do that in Pineview.

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“Fear and panic.” What is she talking about, Arrow?

Faith, let me explain–

Yes, listen very closely as he tells you the story about our loving marriage, especially the “death do us part” part.

Well, I don’t believe it. I have to go!

Faith, wait!

Forget about her, Arrow. Regan Holloway is the only woman who knows what you want and how to give it to you. [ominous music]

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Well, this is Commissioner Marshall, a warm and reassuring presence. And how may I help you?

Oh, my life is over!

I have to call you back. What is it, Faith? I thought you were having lunch with Arrow.

Oh, it was a disaster. He is married, and– and to that awful woman, Regan Holloway.

His high school sweetheart? I read the spoilers.

Oh. Well, then, you know. No. [sobbing] Daddy, I thought we were finally gonna be together, but now it’s all ruined. [crying]

Regan! Regan, wait, we cannot do this. We cannot do this! What we had was over a very long time ago. I am with Faith now, and we are very happy together.

Then they brought my character back just in time. What is more boring than happiness?

God, you listen to me. And you listen to me hard. We may be married today, but by tomorrow we will not be. I promise you that. Faith is the only woman for me. And now I’m gonna go find her.

Arrow, no!

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Faith, huh? We’ll see about that.

You know I don’t want to go, but I’m due at the station. Are you gonna be all right?

Always after a hug from you, Daddy.

[laughing] You are brave and strong, kid. [laughs] All right, now, don’t worry, everything’s gonna work out with Arrow.

Arrow who?

[laughing] Muah. [serene music]

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[knocking on door]

Go away, Arrow! [knocking] I said go a– [gasps] Oh, my God! [sinister music]

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Oh, my God. Faith. Faith! No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Faith? Faith? Faith? Oh, my God. Oh, my God, my love. Oh, my God.

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Who could have done this to you?

You did.

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[dramatic music]

You killed my baby girl!

No, no, no, no, I would– I would never do that. I would never do that. I loved her with my whole heart.

She told me what happened, this secret marriage. And there you are, standing with a knife in your hand. This is a textbook case.

No, my–my marriage to Regan was an absolute sham. It meant nothing. I–it was her. Oh, my God, she’s the murderer. She was furious at me because I rejected her, and now she’s framing me.

I’m Detective John Hotson.

I know who you are.

Ah, I bet you do. I understand there was a murder. Damn. How could someone do something so cruel and savage to such a beautiful young woman?

Not someone. Him!

What? No, no!

Wait a second, I’ve seen you before.

Yeah, because we’ve met before.

Oh, no. I’ve seen you in a mug shot. You’re the necktie killer!

Oh, my God, that’s not even the right storyline, for God’s sake. You’re an idiot! There was somebody in the hallway. You have to listen to me. They were wearing a white and black mask. I thought it was a trick-or-treater, but it’s not. It had to have been the killer. You have to go after them.

Hold on, hold on, hold on.

[indistinct].

What have we here? Mm. Tell me something, did the mask look like this?

What?

It’s Arrow’s duffel bag. He uses it when he works out at the gym.

That–that is not my mask. You planted it.

The evidence doesn’t lie. You’re under arrest.

What? [sirens wailing]

Looks like you’re going down for murder, buster.

You’re just loving this, aren’t you? It’s because you’ve always been in love with Faith.

Yada, yada, yada.

You’re railroading an innocent man!

Yeah, well, tell it to the judge! I hear they’re gonna stunt-cast the part.

[yells]

Hotson, what the hell happened?

Arrow got the jump on me. He got away.

You’re lucky I carry these in my pockets at all times. All right, let’s go.

Oh, Arrow. [sobs] Wow, right on cue.

No, no, Mom, I am in terrible, terrible trouble.

The papers say you killed Faith, that you’re the Pineview Plunger.

I didn’t kill Faith, I sw– the Plunger, seriously?

I guess because you plunged the knife into her?

Oh, no, that needs a rewrite.

No arguments here.

Anyway, Mom, I am innocent. I rejected Regan Holloway, and she became furious. She killed Faith in order to frame me with the help of the Pineview PD. You have to believe me, Mom.

Sweetheart, you’re my handsome and mostly honest son. Of course, I believe you.

Mother, I– I can’t believe I had to see her like that on the floor, covered in blood. I–I can’t even describe it. I felt like I was finally gonna have Faith back. And now I feel like I’ve lost her forever.

Maybe you haven’t lost her. Sweetheart, remember the begonia? It brought me back to life. Why can’t it do the same for Faith?

Yes, right away, Ms. Lovegood. [elevator dings] [sinister music]

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Well?

Done and done. I convinced Dr. Lamoray that I needed a booster dose of the begonia juice.

You did?

Yes, my dear son. Never doubt me. My powers of persuasion are off-the-charts powerful. Now, meet me in Room . In minutes, we’ll wrap the juice, go to the morgue, and we will bring Faith back to your sweet arms.

Mother, I don’t even know what to say. I don’t even know how you got me out of those handcuffs in the first place. And I just never thought I’d have a chance at happiness again. And now because of you, there’s a chance that Faith and I are able to be back together again.

Oh, my darling son, don’t you know by now? There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you. Nothing.

Take a look.

I knew Arrow would come here for help. Talk about a mama’s boy.

Well, this mama sure does have skills.

Yeah, well, she was in that whole prison storyline a few years back.

Aha, that’s probably why.

The question is, where did they go?

Ah, Dr. Lamoray, I want to– [gasps] The Pineview Plunger! No, no, no!

Mother. Mother! Oh, no, no. [somber music] No, no.

Dr. Lamoray said we’d find her in–

We’ve got to stop meeting like this.

You’ve got the right to remain silent.

I’m telling you, I didn’t do this. And I didn’t kill the– Faith either. It was Regan Holloway. I–we– oh, my God. Regan?

She’s been plunged.

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[dramatic music]

Stay put. Well, that’s three plunges I count so far.

So much for Regan Holloway being the plunger. Damn it! He’s headed for the stairwell.

There’s a stairwell?

It’s off camera. Go! Yeah, I guess I’d better get to the morgue.

Miranda, thank God.

Arrow, I was just trying to reach you. There’s a story out there that you’re the–

That I’m the Pineview Plunger, I know. But I’m not. I’m not. I’m being framed. My mother’s dead. Faith is gone. And I’m being set up to take the fall. You have to help me.

Oh, my–you know I believe you. But who is doing this to you? It doesn’t make sense.

No, I don’t know. I’m confused, too. And look, I’m– I’m sorry to have to tell you this, I know you’re one of Regan’s oldest and dearest friends, Miranda, but… the Plunger got her, too.

[gasps] No.

Yes.

Not Regan.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Oh, this is terrible. I’m in shock.

I know you are. I know you are. And I’m–I’m sorry to have to ask you this under the circumstances, but… did you talk to her at all when she got back to town?

Yes, earlier today.

What did– what did she say to you? Miranda, my life depends on it.

OK. Uh… She said that you were a “no-good, dirty–” oh, sorry, I can’t say the rest of it in Pineview.

Is that all she said? That I’m a “no-good, dirty, expletive deleted”?

That was the gist of it.

Damn. Why would she want me back if she’s so bitter?

Because–because she’s Regan. She came out of the womb bitter, vengeful. And I thought it was just talk, but– well, the truth is, she also said that, um, she was going to get you back if you rejected her and that someone was gonna help her do it.

Who’s that someone? Dr. Lamoray!

You, the Plunger? Help! Murderer!

Nobody can hear you. We’re in a deserted part of the hospital where they’re shooting a TV show. They’re dark today. Nobody’s around.

It’s a dark day indeed with so many dead bodies in Pineview thanks to you!

No, no, no. Not thanks to me, Doc. Thanks to Charlemagne Delacroix.

What? But she’s dead.

No, no. According to my information, she’s very much alive– she’s the Pineview Plunger.

But they just shot her falling down an elevator shaft last week! She’s off contract. You’re just trying to find someone to put the blame on.

Miranda Powers is insisting that Charlemagne is alive and that she was in contact with Regan Holloway today! You had access to Regan’s body. And you had possession of the begonia juice. You brought her back to life, didn’t you?

All right, fine, you’re right. Charlemagne Delacroix is alive.

[scoffs] You’re coming with me. You’re telling the police everything you know.

What I know about what? I was just following orders.

Whose orders? What? , there’s been a murder. Yeah, another one. The Plunger struck again. He killed Dr. Lamoray before he could confirm to the police that Charlemagne Delacroix is alive. No, no, no. Forget my name and address. This is an emergency. Charlemagne Delacroix is the killer. Head over to the Delacroix mansion right now, immediately. She’s got to be holed up there somewhere.

I searched the whole house, Commish. There’s no sign of that scheming bitch anywhere.

Hey, who are you calling scheming? [dramatic music]

Miranda? Miranda, you were right. Charlemagne’s alive.

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Oh, my God. No, no, no, no. Not Miranda, too.

I’m Detective John Hot– well, if it isn’t déjà vu all over again,

I found her this way, I swear to God.

Yeah, right. I’ve heard that one before.

Suspend your disbelief, OK? Charlemagne is alive. It was Charlemagne. It was Charlemagne.

Hey, are you gonna keep asking dumb questions or let me talk?

Talk. Talk.

She was with Miss Powers the night the first victim was killed. I came here to corroborate that story, but it seems that story has come to a premature end.

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Ms. Delacroix, let me apologize. My deepest apologies for this intrusion. My detective is confirming your alibi as we speak.

My word should be enough. How dare you accuse me!

Oh, but–well, that accusation itself came from, uh– well, nevertheless. Nevertheless, let me apologize again for your impression, your perception of what I may have implied. [sinister music] Um, well– [awkward chuckle] It is obvious that you are not the Pineview Plunger.

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[somber music]

[scoffs] This episode has more recurring beats than a Dr. Dre song.

You can say that again. Tell me something, have you ever heard of the superhero called Arrow?

Yeah, yeah, I think so.

How about The Flash?

Yeah, who hasn’t heard of The Flash?

Do you know what you get when you put them together?

Damn it!

Oh, my God. No. Oh, no.

[panting] OK. I got you. Oh, come on!

No, no, no. I–I didn’t do this. I’m telling you.

Yeah, well, you get points for consistency, I’ll give you that. But just tell me, if you’re innocent, and Regan’s innocent, and so is Charlemagne, then who, pray tell, is the Plunger?

Well, I’m no cop, but my money’s on you.

Me?

You know the cast list. There’s nobody left. Oh, my God. The Plunger’s– he’s right behind you.

I’m not falling for any more of your tricks, Arrow.

No, I mean it. Turn around.

Yeah, yeah.

Turn around!

Famous last words. Turn ar–

Oh! [body thuds]

Who are you? Why are you doing this? [dramatic music] [birds chirping] [soft music]

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Whoa. [voice echoing] Where the hell am I?

Arrow.

Mom, you’re alive. But I saw you.

Yes, my darling son, I am alive. We are all alive.

Oh.

Oh. [chuckling] Oh. [ominous music]

Wait. We’re all alive. Mom. Commish, Miranda, Regan, Faith.

Arrow, we’re reunited.

Oh, my God. Oh, my God. I thought for sure I was a goner. Where the hell are we?

No idea. We all just sort of woke up here. It’s peaceful, isn’t it?

Where the hell is here?

Oh, my God, we’re in the tropics.

Nothing so ordinary. Welcome. Welcome to Weivenip, Arrow.

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Lorna DeLorean?

We all thought you were dead. You went to mail that letter–

And never came back. Right, I know. But here I am, alive and well, and living on the Isle of Weivenip.

But what is Weivenip?

Weivenip is Pineview spelled backwards.

Spelled backwards, forwards, who cares? What are we doing here?

You’re the detective. Why don’t you find out?

At least I’m done chasing people around for now.

Wait–wait a minute here. Everybody I know is long gone. Everybody in Pineview is dead. So who the hell is behind this? Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Dr. Lamoray, huh? Go ahead, tell me. You didn’t–you got killed off before you told me already. So who the hell put you up to bringing Charlemagne back from the dead?

I don’t know. I never met the person. I only spoke to them on the phone.

Well, who could possibly want Charlemagne alive again?

What are you talking about? Come on, I’m popular. I got friends. Nobody want– who would want me dead?

Us.

Us.

Well, I don’t have to stick around here and take this.

We’re getting off track. Now, I want to know right now, who the hell is playing God with all of our lives?

[sighs] Me. That’s who. The name is Leo Stark.

Who is this?

Now, now, everyone, please. First things first, I am not a deity, though it is my job to play God with your lives. And it is a job I love dearly, even though the deadlines make me want to scream endlessly into the abyss. Point is, I decide who you fall in love with. I decide if you live or die. You have no free will. I am your free will. So take a load off. Don’t worry so much. You are in my very talented and capable hands. I’ve got you.

So does this mean our love’s not real?

Well, reality is what I say it is. So if I think you two have chemistry, then yeah, your love is real. If I think you’re a snoozefest, no sparks at all, then I break you up– simple as that.

Since you have all the answers and make all the decisions, why don’t you tell us who stabbed us?

It’s the Plunger! He’s back.

Relax, everyone. Jeez, I did this joke with John Hotson in act . And now I have willed the Plunger into the cornfield, they are no more. Deleted.

I wouldn’t be so sure, Mr. Stark.

[gasps] You!

I knew it. I knew it was Charlemagne.

I am not Charlemagne.

[gasps] Hattie?

Hattie? You idiot! I’m Dr. Marlena Evans.

Marlena, you’re the Pineview Plunger?

Why are you looking at me like I’m your next plungee? I thought we were friends.

Friends don’t betray each other’s wishes.

I am a wish respecter. I’m known for that. Ask anybody. They say, oh, you want your wish respected? Go talk to Leo Stark.

OK, Mr. Wish Respecter, what about this? I told you I only wanted to do one scene. What did you do? You brought me back. Back from the dead, no less. That’s what you did.

Oh, God, no! No! [groaning] Oh, it was just a dream. Just a dream, thank God. [exhales] Oh, I shouldn’t have eaten all that candy before bedtime. [grunts] Did I even brush my teeth? [sighs] Note to self, never kill off all your characters, no matter how desperate you are for material. [knocking] Trick-or-treaters? This late? I’m coming. [sinister music]

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[ominous music]

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Well, well, well… [chuckles] Yep, that’s what happens when you write yourself into a corner.

Is he dead?

[sighs] Dead as a doornail. Aren’t you glad you didn’t fire me as your publicist?

Oh, I have to admit, it was just such a great idea, Steph, killing off the head writer before the show airs.

Mm. And–and grab some headlines. You know, Kate’s right. This is–this is gonna be big news.

Well, there’s no such thing as bad publicity.

Well, killing off one of the cast members might have gotten us more buzz. But–but–

Well, that kind of thing can backfire. The audience could get upset, but who cares about the writer? [all laugh]

[sighs] Fade to black, Leo Stark.

Mm-hmm. [all laugh]

[grunting] It was just a dream. Just a dream. Right? [knocking on door] Who is it? [tense music]

Um, listen, Alex, I just wanted to say–

Save it, bro. The only one you need to apologize to is Chanel.

Yeah. Yeah, look, I did apologize to her–

Come on, guys. Let’s go run these lines.

I see you got your wedding ring back on.

Yes, because I love you.

Mm. So on when you love me and off when you don’t?

No, Chanel, please, just listen. All right, I–I can’t believe that I was such an idiot. You’re mad. You have every right to be because I was totally wrong. I was wrong. But I will do anything to make it up to you, all right? I just–I just want us to move past this. Do you think that we could possibly do that? [soft music]

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Who is it?

It’s Abe, your boss.

You’re not here to kill me, are you?

Kill you? No, not today. I just want to find out if you got Kate’s message about our new cast member?

So you want to start over?

Good morning. Hey, I want to introduce you to our new cast member who’s going to play resident bad girl, Regan Holloway. So, Johnny, Chanel, let me introduce you to Joy Wesley. [both chuckle]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[phone beeps] [dramatic music]

No. Can’t do it.

Well, there you are. I thought I heard you come in.

Grandma, hi.

Hi, hi. [sighs] So did you see Eric?

Yeah, I did.

And how did it go?

It went OK. I basically just told him everything that happened with my mom. And I also forgave him for what he did to my father.

Oh, sweetheart, I am so glad, and not just because I know how relieved Eric must have been. But, you know, hanging on to all this anger can only end up hurting you too.

Yeah, you’re right. It does kind of feel good to be forgiving.

Yeah.

I just hope–

What do you hope?

I just hope that Tate realizes that, too, and that he can forgive me.

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Dad? Grandma?

Doesn’t seem like anyone’s home.

Yeah, I guess not. So…looks like we have the place to ourselves.

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[chuckles] [light music]

Hey, sis.

Hey, brother of mine. I need a coffee.

You sure you don’t need something stronger?

Well, I’d like that, but then I’d sit down in this chair, and I’d never get up. And I have things to do, and I need to stay awake.

OK, coffee it is.

Thank you.

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Long day at the hospital?

Yes, it was. But it always is these days. And that is not what has me worn out.

Yeah. No, I’m sure it’s the situation with– with Chad and Steve and the Abigail imposter. I can’t stop thinking about it.

I know; I just feel so bad for Chad and Jack and Jennifer. I mean, I don’t even know if they know yet that their daughter is not, in fact, alive. I mean, Jennifer always suspected that she wasn’t, but…[sighs]

Yeah, I know. I know. But right now, I’m just hoping that maybe they find out what happened in Paris. I mean, thank God Steve got there in time to save Chad.

Yes, thank God. But still, it’s a lot to process. I mean, this woman pretended to be Abigail for months. Not to mention, a doctor on my staff was in cahoots with her.

Yeah, well, those two fooled a lot of people.

They sure did. Well, I am relieved that they are behind bars, where they should be. [sighs]

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[crickets chirping] [tense music]

Chad.

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When the guard said I had a visitor, I didn’t expect it to be you.

I’m sure you didn’t. I have to talk to you.

---

Well, I’m–I’m glad you came, ’cause I need to talk to you too.

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

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[light music]

Brady.

Ava, hi.

Hey. I–I heard the news that you were cleared in Sarah’s accident. I’m–I’m very happy for you.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Thank you. It’s a tremendous relief. It is.

Yeah.

It’s just, I–you know.

You what?

[sighs] Ava, I’m still feeling shame for the fact that, you know, I was drunk, I fell off the wagon, I succumbed to my addiction, whatever you want to call it. But I am grateful, though, that I was not behind the wheel.

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This is club soda, by the way. It’s just club soda.

Yeah, I figured as much.

Mm-hmm.

[chuckles] You know what? I should get going. I’ve been on my feet all day long.

Managing that Bistro, huh?

Yeah. See you, Brady.

Hey, hey. You want to– you want to join me? The club soda’s great here.

Oh. Oh. Well, in that case, yes, absolutely.

Please.

[laughs]

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What’s that? Oh! Interesting reading material.

Yeah, I bought a new car. Actually, Kristen… bought me a car.

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Oh.

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This just has to be so damn hard on Chad.

Oh, for sure. I mean, these last few months have been one hell of a roller coaster for him. And now you tell me he and this woman, this impostor, actually did get married before Steve showed up.

Yeah, they did. But lucky for us that this woman lied about her name, which makes the marriage invalid.

OK, good. So much for that.

Yeah. But still, Chad. I mean, he’s got to grieve Abigail all over again. And he was really believing that he had the miracle of a second chance with her.

Yeah, I’m sure he hopes he never set eyes on that woman again.

Would you mind if I just start, if I just say what I have to say first? [tense music]

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Sure.

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I–I know I said it before, but I–I think it’s worth mentioning again. I–I hated what I did to you. I–I hated it, the– the deception, all of it. I hated every single minute of it. I–I didn’t feel like I had a choice because my mother’s life was hanging in the balance. And I’m not trying to tell you that I– I’ve lived some wonderful life or I’m some perfect person. But that, that was not me. What I did to you was not me. And the more it went on and on, the harder and harder it got because I started to get to know you and see how generous and kind you are and what a good father you are. And I fell–fell for you. And I mean, I know I said that before. I’m sorry, I just– I’m rambling because I’m– I’m really nervous. Why don’t you just go ahead and talk? It’s your turn. Sorry. I’m just–

Are you done?

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I have a question for you.

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What is it?

Where’s my wife?

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Kristen bought you a car. Hmm.

[groans]

Is that her way of getting back together with you? Hmm?

Could be.

She wants you back.

I don’t even know why I bothered saying that Kristen bought me the car. I think I just realized that I don’t like people thinking that I have a, you know, expensive car. I don’t even care about cars.

Yeah.

I don’t care about them.

Right, right. No, no, nor do I. No, it’s just– it’s just a means– a way to get you from one place to the next.

To the next.

Yeah.

Yeah, it’s a car. Whatever.

Mm-hmm, car. [both chuckle]

Right. [light music] Mm, so, well, I guess the two of you are getting along now, hmm?

I’d say we’re being civilized to each other. I would say that.

OK, OK.

However, she did agree to share custody of Rachel with me, which is huge.

Yeah, that’s huge. Wow.

Yeah.

That’s–that’s great. I’m–I’m very happy for you.

Thank you.

Yeah.

And–and she’s gonna do something huge for Sarah as well.

What? Re–like, what– what is she gonna do?

[sighs] I can’t talk about it just yet. But–but suffice to say, if all goes as planned, it will be a miracle.

Wow.

Mm.

Well, to Kristen and her… sudden generosity of spirit, huh?

Yep.

Yeah. Wonders never cease. [chuckles]

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Mm, Grandma, I feel so terrible. I just wormed my way into Tate’s house under false pretenses to get evidence to use against his dad. I don’t know, I felt like I had to get justice for Aunt Sarah, you know?

Yes, I do know. And that drove you to do that– and not just for Sarah but because… you know how your father lost his life. Now, correct me if I’m wrong, but I almost felt like you were getting justice for him as well, your dad.

You’re not wrong. That’s exactly why I did it. But still, I feel sneaky and dishonest. And honestly, I just feel like a fool because it turns out, Brady was innocent after all. And mainly, I just feel bad I hurt Tate so much.

I know you do, honey. But Tate obviously knows that your father was killed in a car accident. I mean, that’s why you’re so passionate about trying to get justice for Sarah. And I think that he should be reminded of that.

Yeah, maybe he should be.

Mm-hmm. And I know Tate’s father very well. I’m Brady’s sponsor and a friend. And I’ve known him for a long time. [dramatic music] Did you know he was gonna take responsibility for a mistake that he thought he had made? And I believe that, well, he was modeling that lesson for Tate, which makes me think that Tate will appreciate you owning up to your own mistake. So you got to talk to him. You’ve got to tell him what you just told me. Express your contrition and how you miss him. [laughs] And I’m assuming you do miss him.

Yeah, a lot.

OK, then. All right, then. Then you got to tell him all of that. And I think he will forgive you.

And what if he doesn’t?

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Well, you’re not gonna know unless you try.

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Yes, I’ll check in, Mom. Don’t I always? At Brianna’s, right. I’m studying over at Brianna’s. And I’ll probably be home late, so don’t wait up. OK, love you too. Bye. [phone beeps] God, my mom is so annoying. It’s like she has to know where I am every second of every day.

Did you tell her you’re with me?

With a boy? Are you kidding? Of course not. [both chuckle]

Here, please, make yourself comfortable.

You have such a nice house.

Oh, thank you.

Well, since your great-grandfather owned a mansion, I bet this place pales in comparison, right?

Yeah, I don’t know. I wouldn’t actually like to live there. It’s too, I don’t know, huge and dark. And actually, sometimes I get lost in all the rooms and wings there.

Oh, my God, wings?

Yeah.

Wow. I can’t even imagine.

Well, I’ll take you over there sometime, give you a tour of the wings.

I’d like that. Anyway, the town house is pretty cool. I remember taking prom pictures here.

[sighs] I’m so sorry that was such a disaster.

It’s fine. Don’t worry about it.

No, I–I really am really ashamed of the way that I acted. You know, I was so fixated on being with Holly that I didn’t think at all about how what we were doing would affect you.

Like I said, don’t worry about it. That was a long time ago. A lot has changed since then.

Yeah. Yes, it has. But, you know, I still feel really bad.

Well, if you really feel so bad, I’ll just have to think of a way for you to make it up to me.

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Hey, Roman.

Hey, Steve.

Hey!

Hello, Sweetness.

Hi. Did you not get my message I was gonna bring home some takeout?

Oh, I–I did. But after the last few days, I wanted to see you sooner rather than later.

Well, I’m happy to hear that. Roman and I are just sitting here commiserating about this whole thing with the Abigail imposter.

Oh, yeah. I was just doing the same thing with Marlena.

Yeah, actually, Marlena was in a while ago to give us a chance to say goodbye to Eric. And she said that you gave her some good news.

I did. I did. Well, first, I told her everything that happened in Paris, which wasn’t such good news. And then I told her who this Abigail imposter really is or, more importantly, who her mother is. [tense music]

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Your wife?

Yes, my wife. You remember her, the person you pretended to be for months?

Of course I remember her. But you’re not seriously asking me where she is, are you?

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Where is my wife’s body?

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Wow, OK. [chuckles] Let me get this straight. This Cat Greene person, this imposter, is Catharina’s daughter?

Yep.

The same Catharina that John supposedly killed in Greece?

“Supposedly” being the operative word. Turns out, Catharina Meleounis didn’t die all those years ago after all.

Wow, I can’t believe that.

And to think John carried all this guilt.

Which we all tried to help him with since he wasn’t in control of his actions when he was The Pawn. But to no avail. John never stopped blaming himself for what happened.

Well, where is Catharina now?

I don’t know. I don’t even know if she’s still alive. [tense music] – Abigail’s body? What–what are you talking about?

When Clyde told me that Abigail was alive, we exhumed her grave. Her coffin was empty. I know now that that was just a part of his plan to make me believe this lie.

Oh, my God. I knew the guy was evil, but I had no idea–

Stop with the fake outrage, all right? You helped that monster with every part of this plan. Just tell me where my wife is.

I don’t know.

Yes, you do!

No, I do not!

You have spent the last few months desecrating my wife’s memory. The least you could do is help me lay her to rest! Where is she?

I am sorry, Chad. I really am.

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But I do not know where Abigail’s body is.

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OK, speaking of all the… shall I say interesting women that you have been involved with–

Oh, boy.

Yeah, you know what?

What?

Never mind. Not my business.

No, no, no. Hey, hey, hey, it’s OK. It’s all right. My illustrious love life is not a secret in this town.

Yeah, no one’s really is. [both chuckle] But I just think it’s so crazy. I think it’s crazy that you were involved with Xander’s mother and that she let you take the fall for Sarah’s accident.

Mm, and then she almost pushed Sarah down a flight of stairs when she recalled that it was Fiona behind the wheel of the car that hit her.

Wow! She is really a– not well.

“Not well,” that’s an understatement. That woman is a monster.

Yeah, well– well, I guess she’s got a redeeming quality. She’s a good tipper.

She’s a–really? Do tell. How do you know that?

Well, I was being facetious, obviously, since being a big tipper hardly compensates for being a homicidal maniac. But there is a waitress, a young woman who works for me at the Bistro. And she said she used to have good talks with Fiona and she gave her big tips.

Oh.

Yeah. You may know her, actually. She goes to school with your son, Tate. Her name is Sophia. [light music] [remote button clicking]

Damn it! I can’t get this Peacock app to load. That’s where the movie’s playing.

Hmm, that’s weird. Does the remote need new batteries?

No, it’s this stupid TV. I keep trying to tell my grandparents they got to get a new one. I swear, this thing is old enough to vote. Well, that sucks. I guess we can’t watch a movie after all. [dramatic music] Unless you want to watch it in my room?

Oh, you have a TV in your bedroom?

Yeah. Is that weird?

No. No, not at all. I do too. I was just asking.

Right. So…what do you think? Do you want to watch it in my bedroom?

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Right before you came in, I actually wrote this text asking Tate if he wanted to talk.

And what did he say?

I didn’t actually send it.

Oh.

I’m nervous. I mean, after what I did, what if he just ghosts me?

And what if he doesn’t? You know, there’s an old saying: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”

Yeah, I guess.

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

[sighs] OK. Here goes nothing.

Mm-hmm. [phone beeps]

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[sighs]

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So the TV, the one in my bedroom, it’s not as big as this one. But if you don’t mind watching on a smaller screen…

No. No, not at all.

Great.

Yeah.

Let’s go. [both chuckle] OK. All right, let’s do it.

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[phone buzzes]

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Are you talking about Sophia Choi?

Mm-hmm. That’s the one.

Sure, yeah. No, I know her. She and Tate went to prom together.

Ah, yes, so– well, it sounds like she has a crush, a major one, on your very handsome son…

Mm.

And she would be very interested in dating him.

And did she confide in you that she was going to… go for it?

OK. She actually admitted she was a little reluctant to go for it because she’s concerned that Tate still has feelings for Holly Jonas.

Mm. Well, I am not so sure that Holly is going to be an issue anymore. [dramatic music]

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Tate hasn’t texted you back?

Nope, nothing. Not even the little dots. The dots show up when someone’s typing.

I’m familiar with the dots. Thank you.

Yeah. [both chuckle]

Oh, darling, maybe you should put the phone down. Do you know the saying “A watched pot never boils”?

No, I haven’t heard that one.

Oh. Well, stick with me. You’ll hear every saying in the book.

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You have to be so proud of yourself. You took a risk. You–you made the first move to set– to set things right between you and Tate. Now all you can do is wait. OK?

Mm-hmm.

You know what? I want to watch a movie. It’s not too late. Oh, are you on Paris time?

No, I’m not tired. A movie sounds good.

OK. All right, then we’ll see what we can find.

OK.

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Holly Jonas. Remember, a watched pot?

Oh, yeah. But I can’t help but watching the pot. I mean, he still hasn’t texted me back yet. What–what if he didn’t see my text?

Oh, come on. A teenage boy who doesn’t check his phone every five minutes?

OK, well, what if the phones glitched and it didn’t go through and he didn’t get it?

Oh, honey, he got it.

OK, Grandma, then what if he got my text and he thinks I’m still mad at him, so he wants nothing to do with me?

Then try the old-fashioned thing. Call him.

No.

Oh!

No. No. He’s probably not even gonna pick up.

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You know what? I’m gonna do something a little bit more old-fashioned. I’m just gonna go over there.

Well, OK. It is kind of late.

I don’t care. I have to know. I have to see Tate.

Oh! Mwah.

I love you, Grandma.

I love you.

Thank you for all your help. Wish me luck, OK?

Yeah, always. [chuckles]

Hoo.

Always.

Let’s do this.

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I’m really glad you asked me to come over.

Me too.

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Tate, I know I came on pretty strong in the past. I didn’t mean to.

No, it’s totally OK.

No, it’s not. Well, not really. I just–sometimes my feelings kind of take over, you know? And the next thing I know, I’m doing something completely crazy. Maybe I was just jealous of you and Holly. Or maybe I don’t know how to act when I like someone. And the thing is… I like you, Tate. I really like you.

I like you too.

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I had nothing to do with moving Abigail’s body, Chad. I didn’t even know it was missing. [tense music] I mean, come on. Why–

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Why do I need to lie to you now? For what reason? It had to have been Clyde.

Well, then I will stop wasting my time with you, and I will go talk to Clyde.

Chad, please.

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I–I–

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I realize that I have absolutely no right to ask anything of you. But I–if you– if you do speak to Clyde, please ask him where my mother’s body is too.

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So Clyde has been holding Catharina hostage all these years? How is that even possible?

You see, that was his leverage over Cat and Mark. But now that they can’t deliver the DiMera fortune, he has no incentive to keep her alive.

Any idea where she’s being held?

No, but Shane has been in touch with the warden at supermax. They’re setting up extra security to make sure that Weston can’t contact anybody on the outside. And if anybody tries to call him, the warden’s gonna let me know immediately. [phone ringing]

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What do you know? It’s the warden. [phone beeps] Maybe we’ll catch a break. Steve Johnson.

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What? Well, how the hell did that happen? [dramatic music] You can’t be serious. Who’s in charge down there anyway? Yeah, that’s right. Yeah, keep me posted. [phone beeps]

Steve, what’s wrong?

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[sighs]

Your mother? What are you talking about?

I’ve been hoping against hope that my mother is still alive. Mark was supposed to kill you. He obviously didn’t do that. I was supposed to transfer your funds to Clyde. I wasn’t able to accomplish that. So… it’s likely that–

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It’s likely that my mother is dead. [tense music] [light music]

You said Holly and Tate broke up?

Apparently.

You think they’re gonna get back together again?

You–you are way too– way too invested in all this teenage romance drama stuff.

Yeah, well, can you tell I was a huge fan of “Gossip Girl”?

That’s it. That makes sense.

Mm-hmm, that’s it. That’s it. No, seriously, seriously, I just like Sophia. I don’t know why exactly. I mean, maybe she reminds me a little bit of myself. But, you know, knowing that she likes Tate, I just– I hope he’s interested in her too.

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[dramatic music]

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Are you OK with this?

Yeah. I am.

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[faint knocking]

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Did you just hear something?

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[knocking]

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You have no right to ask anything of me. [tense music]

I understand. Oh, I–I understand.

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It’s just that–

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Chad, it’s my mom. It’s my mother.

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[door slams] [sobbing]

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So they transferred Weston to the local courthouse for the hearing on his appeal.

Don’t tell me that he won his appeal.

They didn’t let him go, did they?

No. He escaped!

What?

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[light music]

Kind of ironic, isn’t it? Actually, no, not ironic, pathetic that two adults, you and I, are sitting here talking about who my teenage son is gonna end up going steady with.

[laughs] Going stea– oh, going st–I don’t– I don’t–I don’t think that that term, “going steady,” is used anymore, nope.

They don’t use it anymore?

No. [laughs]

What do they say? OK, I’m wondering who my teenage son is gonna end up with, who he’s gonna be with, who’s gonna latch on to. I mean, what do I say to not sound old and uncool?

I don’t know.

You don’t know either?

I don’t. I just– maybe you say, I wonder who they’re gonna end up with, period. You know.

Fine.

Yeah. Like, but–but seriously, why am I so invested in this? What is my excuse? I mean, like–like you said, I mean, Tate’s your son. Of course you would care who he ends up with.

Yes, that’s why I care. But you care about Sophia, right? You told me that.

Yeah.

And you–you know, you want her to be happy and probably end up with my son, right?

Mm. OK, you know what I actually think this is?

Hmm?

Us sitting here talking about who teenagers are gonna end up with?

What do you think it is?

I think it’s a way for us to avoid talking about who we think we will end up with or not end up with.

I think you’re right.

Right?

I think you’re damn accurate on that.

[sighs]

But here’s what I do know. [sighs] I’m having a nice just light conversation with you. There’s no drama, nothing serious, nothing crazy. Ava, I haven’t had one of these in a long time.

Yeah, neither have I. OK. To lighthearted conversations…

Mm.

Nothing too personal, nothing too serious.

Cheers.

Yeah. [both chuckle]

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[knocking] [dramatic music]

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No, no, I–I definitely just heard something.

Maybe it was just my heart pounding.

Maybe.

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Do you have a condom?

Yeah, I think so. Sophia, are you sure?

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I am. Yes.

[chuckles]

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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.

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[relaxed music]

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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.

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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.

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[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.

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

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[suspenseful music] [grunts] Ah.

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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.”

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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.

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[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.

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[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]

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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.

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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?

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

What?

We’re getting a divorce.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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]

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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]

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Yeah, maybe he will.

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[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.

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[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?

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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.

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

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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.

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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]

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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.

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I’d do anything to get that back.

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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.

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Sarah, wait.

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

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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]

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Damn you, Philip. Damn you.

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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.

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– 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]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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No. He definitely made up his mind.

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[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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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft dramatic music]

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[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]

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[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]

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[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.”

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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.

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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.

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Is there a problem with the terms?

The terms are fine.

So what are you waiting for?

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[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.

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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]

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Tía Hilda’s engagement ring.

Oh, my.

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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.

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

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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[tender music]

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Hey.

[panting]

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

So beautiful.

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Happy anniversary, my darling.

Happy anniversary, mi amor.

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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.

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[sighs]

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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.

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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]

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Move.

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

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[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.

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[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.

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[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.

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Yeah. [grunting] [dramatic music]

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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.

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Philip.

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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.

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[door closes]

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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.

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

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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.

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Surprise.

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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 *

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Make a wish first.

[laughs]

Go ahead. Make a wish.

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[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.

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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?

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[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?

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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…

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Best to not speak with your mouth full.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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[exhales deeply]

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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?

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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]

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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.

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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?

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Wait, where’s your… Wedding ring?

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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.

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

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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]

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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.

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I said get out!

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Okay.

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[door closes]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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[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.

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Exhibit A.

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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.

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[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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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.

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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]

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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.

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

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What is wrong?

Oh, nothing, nothing at all.

Well, somehow I don’t believe that.

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

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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]

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When am I supposed to see her?

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

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[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.

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[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.

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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…

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In a steamy love scene for real.

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Actually, I think her curse might already be working.

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Why do you say that?

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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]

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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.

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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]

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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

Yes, that is what I really want.

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[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.

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Oh. [chuckles] OK.

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You may go.

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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.

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OK.

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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]

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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.

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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.

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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]

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Surprise.

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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]

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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]

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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[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]

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[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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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?

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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]

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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?

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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?

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[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.

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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]

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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]

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[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.

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[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]

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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.

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I’m sorry, Chad. This woman is not your wife.

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

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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?

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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?

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[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.

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Why?

Because Abigail is not Abigail after all.

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Mark, hey, it’s me. Mark, are you OK?

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Chad, the only reason that first test looked like a match was because this joker messed with it. He falsified the results.

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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?

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You’re not Abby?

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No. No, I’m not Abigail.

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This whole time, you’ve been playing me? [dramatic music] It’s all just been a sick game?

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So that means that–[groans] That Abigail’s really dead, huh?

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I’m so sorry, Chad.

Who is that? Who is that? What, is that your boyfriend?

No, no. He’s my brother.

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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.

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[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.

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Sorry about that.

[sighs] If anyone should be apologizing–

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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.

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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?

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No. No, there was no mix-up.

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I lied.

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– 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.

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So that’s your brother? So when you said you were on the phone with JJ, you were talking to him?

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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.

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Start talking.

[sighs]

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Start talking!

What do you want to know?

For starters, why you’re pretending to be my dead wife.

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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]

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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.

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But I–I can also see that you’re very reluctant.

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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…

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That you were trying to protect someone– not Fiona… but her son, because the night you had me arrested…

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Xander was going to kill me, wasn’t he?

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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?

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Titan.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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So, Sarah, here’s my thought. You knew what your husband was up to.

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And you called the cops and lied to keep him from committing murder.

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Does that sound about right?

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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.

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[suspenseful music]

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Uncle Steve? What–what are you doing here? What’s–what’s going on?

OK, we–we had a little incident.

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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.

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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.

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The vows…

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How did you do that? How did you know them?

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When you–

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When you brought the wedding album over…

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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I was meant to disappear.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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And my kids.

Oh!

Oh, God, thank God– thank God I did not tell my kids.

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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?

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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.

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You don’t have to say anything. I can tell by the look on your face that I’m right.

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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.

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That’s–that’s generous.

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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.

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[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.

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[sniffling] I did.

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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.

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Oh, my–oh, my God. I am pretty sure I can guess who made that offer.

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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?

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[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]

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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]

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Just my family legacy.

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You. Why the hell are you here?

My uncle foiled your little assassination attempt.

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How did you know?

That DNA test I had you run, that was actually a test for you. And you failed miserably.

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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.

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[dramatic music]

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Clyde threatened to kill your mom?

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His men have been holding her hostage this entire time.

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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.

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I’m Cat… short for Catharina. I was named after my mom.

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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.

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So as far as you know, your mother is still alive.

[sighs] One phone call from Clyde and that can all change, but… yeah.

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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.

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And it is for that that I will make you pay.

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I promise you.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

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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. ,::,

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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.

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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.

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[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?

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[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.

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So what’s the plan? How do you propose I murder him?

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

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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?

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Table closest to the entrance. Yeah, no, I see it.

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[sighs]

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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–

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[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…

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I guess I must have misunderstood.

Yeah, yeah, you did.

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[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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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?

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Holly.

Hi. This is so weird, running into each other here.

Yeah, some coincidence. What are you doing in Paris?

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[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?

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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.

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Do you know what it’s like to be the other woman?

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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]

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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?

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You want to give us a few minutes?

Yeah, OK. Sure.

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What are you hiding, Abby? Why’d you lie?

Um–

Answer me.

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OK. OK, OK, Chad, I will tell you everything.

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[lounge music]

So you have been the other woman?

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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.

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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]

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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?

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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.

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I’m listening. [dramatic music]

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Talk!

OK, I will.

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I need you to understand that the only reason that I did this was because– [knock at door]

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That’s probably JJ. I’ll tell him to come back.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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[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.

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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.

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[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.

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[chuckles]

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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?

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[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?

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[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]

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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!

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Steve? What’s going on?

I’ll tell you what’s going on. This woman is not Abigail.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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

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[tense music]

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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]

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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?

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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!

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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.

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[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?

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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]

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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]

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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–

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–for better or worse, rich or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as I live.

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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.

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And Abigail.

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With this ring, I thee wed.

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Now, by the power vested in me by the almighty internet, you are now lawfully married. You may kiss the bride.

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Yay! [claps]

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I wish I could say that my memories came flooding back.

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But I, um, I can honestly say that I– I feel closer to you than I ever have before.

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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]

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Back again so soon.

Get up.

Why?

Today is your lucky day, that’s why. I’m dropping the charges against you.

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Now get the hell out of my sight before I change my mind.

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[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.

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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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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

Kate, are you in there? I wanted to talk to you about the script– oh, hey.

Hey. How’s the back?

It’s a lot better.

Yeah. No thanks to me.

Yeah, you definitely did a number on me yesterday.

Aw, I’m sorry about that.

Mm-hmm.

But I promise you I’ll be a little more gentle next time. [dramatic music]

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But don’t be too gentle, OK?

No?

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Hey, you cheating bitch!

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[suspenseful music] [exhales heavily]

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Cheating bitch.

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[soft music]

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Mm.

Morning.

Morning. [both chuckle]

Oy.

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So much for that not happening again.

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[sighs]

Huh.

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Hey.

Hey, Sweetness. Thought you could use this.

Mm, aren’t you a godsend, as usual?

Mm. How’d the surgery go?

It was good. We anticipate a full recovery.

Well, we’re just lucky to have you.

Ah, thank you. But I can’t take all the credit. I have the very best team there is.

Hmm. Well, I hope that team didn’t include Dr. Mark Greene. [dramatic music]

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No, Clyde, I haven’t left yet. I’m heading to the airport in a little while. Yeah, I get it. If I ever want to see my mother again, I have to fly to Paris and murder Chad DiMera.

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[somber music]

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[sighs] You lucky lady, Abby. [chuckles] I hope you know that you were so lucky…

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To have a man love you like that. [sighs] Now he thinks he loves me like that.

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Oh, my God, I don’t– I don’t know how I’m doing this to you, Chad. I don’t know. I don’t know. [door clicks open]

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[sighs] Oh, my God. I didn’t know you had gone out.

Well, you know, I had to get a… bouquet for my bride. It is our wedding day, after all.

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Oh.

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

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[dramatic music]

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Oh, good morning.

Good morning. I’m not interrupting, am I?

No, just sending a text to Felicity.

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You didn’t come to bed last night.

Yeah, I– I just got busy blocking all those scenes and then passed out on the couch.

Oh, yeah, you must be so exhausted. These soap opera hours are worse than a baker’s.

I’ll be fine.

Yeah.

How about you? How’d you sleep?

Ah, well, besides missing you in bed last night, believe it or not, I actually got a full eight hours. I was so exhausted yesterday.

Right, yeah. Hey, how’s your– how’s your back?

Mm, it’s still a little bit stiff, but it’s actually feeling much better. Thanks for asking.

I’m glad to hear that.

Yeah. Yeah, I still cannot believe that tying my shoe is what took me out.

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Yeah. Yeah, it’s always the– it’s always the thing you least expect that does a number on you.

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So you have a problem with Mark Greene?

As a matter of fact, I do, Sweetness. I know how much you respect him. I mean, you trusted him to run the test on Abigail’s DNA, right?

Yeah, I did, because he’s a very competent physician. He’s incredibly thorough.

I got to tell you, my issue with Mark Greene is that test and the results.

Oh, come on. Just say it. What about the results?

Well, looks like Dr. Greene lied. He faked the results.

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Why can’t you just hire a professional to take out Chad? I’m aware I’m cheap labor. But you’d think, for a job like this– No, I already told you. I understand what happens if I don’t cooperate. What if I get caught? What if I–what if I fail? I mean, my younger brother and sister, they depend on me. Don’t get caught. That’s your advice. Yeah, why didn’t I think of that? No, I don’t intend to tell my other sister anything. She’s busy wedding planning.

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Oh, my goodness, they are so beautiful.

Yeah, they’re all your favorites. I mean, all of them. Or they used to be. I don’t know. Those work as a bouquet, right?

They’re perfect.

OK.

Yes, of course. It’s so thoughtful of you. [chuckles] It’s really nice.

Why are you crying? Something wrong?

No, no. Everything’s wonderful, amazing. I’m just– [sighs] I’m just feeling a lot today, obviously, you know. And I was looking at this picture of you and Abby and– I mean you and me. And… [sighs] We’re so happy.

Yeah, we were happy. It was our wedding day.

Yeah.

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We’ll be that happy again, as happy as we were in that photo.

Mm.

We will.

I want that with you, Chad.

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But I–

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Chad, I’m not her.

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[sighs] Oh, where is it?

What you looking for?

My bra. You seen it? [dramatic music]

I’m assuming this is yours.

Ah, thank you.

Thank you.

Seen my bracelet anywhere?

What’s it look like?

It’s plain gold. I must have left it in the living room. Why can’t I find anything? [sighs]

Steph, you all right?

Sure. Why wouldn’t I be?

I don’t know. You seem a little jumpy.

Jumpy?

Yeah, like you just tripped an alarm off in the middle of a bank robbery and now you’re waiting on the cops to show up.

No, I–I– [sighs]

What?

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Well, you said it before. We agreed that we weren’t going to do this anymore.

We did. But then things happen.

Mistakes happen. And I think it’s best for both of us if we just–if we just forget this one ever did.

Steph, hang on–

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[sighs]

Mm, can you zip me up? I’m still a little sore when it comes to twisting.

Sure.

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[zipper scratches]

Thank you.

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So you want to– want to drive to set together?

Oh, no. Actually, Kate wanted to make sure that my back was fully healed, so she postponed all my scenes until tomorrow.

All of them?

Yeah, you didn’t get the email?

No, I must have– honestly, I just– I haven’t even checked my email yet today.

Mm, well, I’m sure it’s in there.

Must be.

Hmm.

Well, hey, I guess that means I get a little more time to prepare for directing you and Alex in bed.

Right. Uh-huh, I guess so. And you are sure that you are still OK with that, hmm?

Yeah, of course.

OK, because you did just bring it up.

It was a joke.

OK. And you are sure that you are not feeling jealous again like at the photo shoot?

Jeal–I mean, yeah, what’s there even to be jealous about? You and Alex, it’s all just pretend, right?

Right. Comes with the job.

Yeah.

All right, so I will see you later.

If you’re not headed to set, then where you off to?

Oh, I was just gonna stop by the bakery, check in with Felicity, see if she needs anything. What about you? You want anything? You want a doughnut, bear claw, anything?

Just surprise me.

All right. Mwah. See you later.

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So you think that Mark Greene lied about the test results.

Yes, I do.

[scoffs]

I do. Listen, baby, you know that I had this feeling that something was off with Abigail from the moment Chad and Jack found her.

Yeah, I was aware of that, but I thought that you were letting it go.

We couldn’t let it go, not with all the warning signs. I mean, she lied to Stephanie about talking to you on the phone. And when I asked her about it, she got defensive. And what about Jennifer’s reaction to seeing her, her own mother? So I came to the hospital yesterday, and I asked Dr. Greene to rerun the DNA test.

You did not. We talked about that. It is a violation of Abigail’s rights to run her DNA without her knowledge. You had no right to do that.

I didn’t have her DNA tested. I brought in new samples. And I told Dr. Greene they belonged to Abigail and Thomas.

But they didn’t?

No, they belonged to you and me. Dr. Greene was happy to run the test.

On our samples.

Yeah, but of course, he didn’t know that.

Well, what did he tell you the results were?

Turns out, it was a perfect match. According to Dr. Greene, you’re my mommy.

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Look, Clyde, I have to go. Don’t want to miss my plane, right? But I need your assurance that the minute that Chad is taken care of and the widow DiMera transfers the money to your accounts that you’re gonna let our mother go. Sure, why wouldn’t I take your word for it?

Mark.

[laughs] There you are. Hey, just the person I wanted to see. You got my text, obviously.

Yeah.

Well, Felicity, there’s something I need to talk to you about.

Is it–is it about Abigail?

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What do you mean you’re not her?

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I– I have a different face, Chad. And I don’t have most of my memories. And the woman in that photo is not the same woman that you’re marrying today.

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Well, I’m not the same either.

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I mean, she and I, you and I, that– that photo was taken a long time ago. We’ve been through a lot since then. You know, some of it was bad, like losing you.

Chad.

But some of it was very, very good.

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Look, it doesn’t matter to me what you look like or what you remember. All that really matters to me is you.

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Are you sure about that?

Yes. And, look, you remember the most important part, which is that you love me, right? And we love each other.

Yeah, I remember our love…

OK, good.

Strongly and clearly.

Yeah, well…

You see it all over my face.

That’s why you wanted to get married today, right, so you could remember the rest?

Yeah, it is. I just–

Are you having second thoughts?

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Look, I know you met my patient Abigail in the park the other day, but why do you think I want to talk to you about her? [light music]

Hey, Felicity, Dr. Greene.

Johnny, what’s going on?

Not much. Just, I’m sorry to bother you guys. I was just–I was looking for Chanel. She’s not in the bakery, is she, Felicity?

No, I haven’t seen her yet.

Hmm.

[sighs] Coffee?

No, I’m good. I–I should get to the office.

Which one?

Both, actually. I need to go check on some promotional materials for “Body & Soul,” and then I need to go to the mayor’s office to sit in on a planning meeting for the board.

Sounds like a busy morning.

Aren’t they all?

For you. I don’t know how you keep them all straight.

Honestly, I don’t know if I do. I’m surprised I haven’t had the mayor call a press conference to deny that Faith’s evil twin is poisoning the water supply in Pine View.

I’d like to see that.

[sighs]

Steph, you sure you don’t have a minute just to maybe have a little bite to eat?

No, I should go. This has been– Well, I’ll see you.

[chuckles] All right. [sighs] [dramatic music] [clears throat]

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So Mark Greene told you that our DNA is a perfect match for mother and son?

That’s right. So it’s obvious that he faked the tests.

Look, I know that this looks terrible.

It is terrible.

But let’s not jump to conclusions.

What other conclusion could there be?

I don’t know.

You know, there is one way to prove if Mark Greene really did fake both tests.

How?

Well, he mentioned that the lab still had the original samples from Abigail and Jack.

So if I reran those tests–

Well, you said you wouldn’t do that. You were adamant about it.

I wasn’t gonna steal a sample from Abigail. But since she consented to give us that sample in the first place, I am just going to rerun the test, proving the authenticity of the original sample. It won’t be a violation of anything.

OK, so you’re gonna do it?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I’ll do– I’ll do it myself.

OK, the sooner, the better, baby.

Yeah, OK. I’m on it. Can’t wait.

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Of course I still want to marry you.

[laughs]

Of course I do. Of course I do.

Whew, great.

I just– [sighs] I’m just feeling a lot. That’s all.

Well, yeah, that I can see. I can see that, yeah.

Did I not used to be this much of a basket case?

No, you always– you had–always had a big heart.

Oh. Oh, wow. That is a yes. Oh, wow.

[laughs] No, it’s not.

Oh, no.

Look, what I’m–

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You don’t have to act in a certain way. And you don’t–you certainly don’t have to second-guess any of your feelings.

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I’ll take you any way I can get you.

[chuckles]

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Good, cause you’re getting me, all of this. [laughs]

Good. Well, I mean good because, you know, we’re–we’re all set. Everything’s paid for. Holly’s on her way back from seeing her mom. Officiant is on the way. You got the dress?

I do.

You can’t say that yet.

Oh, my goodness. I mean I have the dress…

Good.

And the bouquet. Thank you.

Mm-hmm.

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In less than an hour, you’re gonna be my wife.

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[phone ringing]

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Hey, Chanel. Bye, Chanel.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Oh.

Huh?

What?

[laughs] You and Stephanie? Since when?

Ah, it just sort of happened.

OK.

Well, when you were late to set the other day, I asked her to run lines with me.

Oh, for the love scene, huh?

That’s right.

Well, I guess they call that method acting.

[chuckles] That’s what I said. Anyway, we’re just friends, with the occasional benefit.

OK, whatever, whatever, OK? You are just my fictional boyfriend. So whatever you do in your personal life, in your real life, is not my business.

Well, I appreciate that. Thank you. But you said you wanted to talk to me in private. So what’s going on?

Yeah, I’m sorry for the cryptic message. It’s just that Johnny’s birthday is next week, and I want to throw him a surprise party.

Huh.

And I need your help. [soft music]

Chanel hasn’t been by Sweet Bits at all?

Not today.

Did she text you that she was stopping by?

No, sorry.

Nah, that’s all good. We must have just got our signals crossed. Well, thanks anyway. [light music]

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Hey, tell me again why you brought up Abigail before.

I know who she reminds me off.

Who?

Mom.

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[phone ringing]

It’s your Uncle Steve.

I mean, you can answer it if you want.

I don’t need that negativity.

What do you mean? What negativity? [tense music]

[clears throat] He called last night.

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What did he want?

Just wanted to check in, see if you… had any more memories come back. And I told him we were getting married. He expressed his concern.

Oh, he still doesn’t trust me from the whole phone call mix-up.

Whatever, I don’t know what his problem is. I don’t care. You and I, we’re getting married. There’s nothing he can do to change that.

[chuckles]

Oh, you’re taking my clothes off already. You have to wait till we say I do.

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Chad, it’s Steve. Listen, as soon as you get this message, you need to call me back. It’s urgent. It’s extremely urgent. Please call me back.

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[dramatic music] [both moan and chuckle]

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What?

No, it’s dumb.

No, say it. What?

Nothing.

What?

No, I just think I’ve… watched too many Disney movies with Charlotte.

[laughs] Oh, like where a kiss from a handsome prince has magical powers and suddenly she wakes up or gets all of her memories back?

I told you it was dumb.

No, it’s sweet. It’s sweet.

[clears throat]

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And no, my memories didn’t come flooding back. But it was a very, very nice kiss. [chuckles] It’s, like, full-body feels. Like, my heart starts racing, and my cheeks get all flushed, and I just– it’s these moments where I feel– [sighs] I feel like I can remember everything that we had before, you know?

Everything?

[chuckles] Mostly I feel what a lucky lady I was–I am to have such an amazing man like you.

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I’m the lucky one.

Hmm.

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I want to kiss you a lot. But I have to go get ready. [laughs] Mwah.

See you at the altar.

Mwah. Yes.

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[door slams]

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Well?

I reran the tests.

And?

I used Jack and Abigail’s original samples. And…they do not match.

You’re sure?

Yeah. There is no way that those two people are related, which means–

That’s not our girl.

No. Whoever that woman is is not Abigail.

I’m sorry, baby.

Yeah, so am I.

I know how much you wanted it to be true.

Yeah. Poor Jack and Chad.

Yeah. OK, well, we’ll deal with that as soon as we can. But you know what else this means?

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It means that Mark Greene falsified the results. Why?

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So Abigail reminds you of Mom, huh?

Yeah.

Yeah, I can see that now that you mention it. Some of her mannerisms are kind of similar.

Yeah.

Anyway, the reason I wanted to talk to you is because I wanted to let you know that I have to go out of town for a little while. There’s some business I have to take care of overseas that has to do with Mom and Dad’s estate. Something I have to clear up. [light music]

[sighs]

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I miss them.

So do I. Anyway, I’m not gonna be gone for very long. But while I’m out of the country, you’re in charge of Aaron, OK?

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I love you, Feliss.

Love you too.

And I hope you know there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you or for this family.

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[sighs]

You want my help throwing Johnny a party. Why? Can’t you just get somebody from the mansion staff to help you?

Well, the party is not at the mansion.

Where is it?

Well, I thought it would be fun to have it on set.

On set, on, like, the “Body & Soul” set?

Yeah.

Why?

[laughs] Well, that’s the only place I could think of that would surprise him. And I don’t trust anyone at the mansion to not tip him off.

Ah.

Although he’s so focused with work that I doubt he would notice it anyway.

Oh, focused on work and on us.

Yeah. Yeah, unfortunately, he is still a little bit… tense about having to direct us in a love scene.

Hmm.

I thought he was over it. But then this morning, I was getting this vibe.

What, like a jealous vibe?

Mm, a vibe like he doesn’t fully trust me around you.

But I mean, he knows nothing’s going on between us, right?

Yeah, of course. But even still, I think it’s still triggering for him, knowing that he’s gonna have to direct us in that love scene.

Ah.

[sighs] So… I thought that maybe it would be nice to just throw him a party on set. That way, he realizes that the set is a friendly place, you know?

Yeah, for sure. You’re a damn good wife, Chanel.

Well, I try.

Mm. Whatever you need, I’m here for you.

All right. Well, thank you.

Of course.

All right, so I will come up with a plan, and then I will reach out to you and let you know, OK?

Sounds good. Yeah, I just want everybody to feel comfortable too.

All right.

I’ll see you on set.

I’ll see you on set.

[groans, sighs] [soft music]

And 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.

Well, let’s keep it that way.

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[groans]

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[unsettling music]

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[light music]

Felicity, hey.

Hi, Chanel.

So, hon, I need to ask you a favor. I’m throwing Johnny a surprise party next week, and I wanted to see if maybe you could help me with the cake.

OK.

All right, nice.

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Oh, and Johnny was here just looking for you.

Oh.

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Oh, is this what I think it is? Ah. Oh. [dramatic music] Oh, Alex. What am I gonna do about you?

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Johnny, hi.

Hi.

Hey, we just got these promotional posters in. Nice shot of Chanel and Alex, huh?

Yeah, great.

Yeah. Well, I’m gonna make some calls and figure out where we’re gonna place these.

OK, see you.

Yeah. [tense music]

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[phone ringing]

Is this Mrs. Chad DiMera?

[sighs] Not yet, but I will be soon. I’m a complete wreck about it.

Hey, I know this is a big step. But just remember, the second that you two tie the knot, we get Mom back.

I know. I keep reminding myself of that. But it’s–[scoffs] It’s really hard, Mark. I mean, I feel horrible about what we’re doing to Chad. It’s so awful. He’s such a great man. He does not deserve this.

Don’t tell me you’re starting to have real feelings for this guy.

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Yes? No?

Yes. Yes, actually, I am. [scoffs] I see how much he loved his wife, how kind and generous and passionate he is. And how could I not have feelings for him? How could I not feel horrible about how we are deceiving him?

I know how hard this is for you.

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You need to stay focused on the job at hand, OK?

I know. I know. [sighs] Don’t worry. The officiant’s on his way. Everything will be fine. Oh, yesterday when we got interrupted, you were trying to tell me something. There’s something that Clyde wants you to do?

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Don’t worry about that. It’s not important.

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Mark Greene and whoever this woman really is who’s pretending to be Abigail, they need to be stopped.

This is just awful.

Yeah, it’s awful. Now, I’m gonna contact Jada, of course, but our first priority is stopping Chad before he marries that woman. I tried to talk him out of it yesterday, but he wouldn’t listen.

OK, I’ll do everything I can to get ahold of him.

All right. All right, babe.

[sighs]

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[dramatic music]

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[door slams]

Johnny, hey. Hey, where have you been? I texted you, like, a million times.

I know. I know. I’m–I’m sorry. I was busy shooting the rest of today’s scenes. What–what– what happened to you?

Oh, God, you’re not gonna believe it. I somehow threw my back out.

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How’d that happen?

[sighs]

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Hey, Steph.

Jada, thank you so much for meeting me. ,::, Are you sure that I’m not taking you away from Rafe?

Oh, yeah. He turned in a while ago. Actually, he’s probably up reading his, like, ,-page book on Oppenheimer. He just watched the movie, and now he’s obsessed.

Aw. I’m so glad he’s doing OK.

Yeah. He’s doing very well.

Oh, I’m so glad.

Mm-hmm. So…what’s up?

Well, to be honest, I’m actually kind of freaking out. I–I just had to talk to someone. I don’t know what to do about–

About what? Stephanie, what happened?

[sighs] I had sex with Alex. [light music]

“And that smile, oh, that smile, as sweat slides down his”– oh, wait, wait. First Faith says to him, “‘I love you, Alex– Arrow.’ “Then Arrow rips off his shirt, “buttons flying everywhere, as we zoom in on those washboard abs.” [knock at door] Ay. I’m coming. Coming. Oh, my God, Hattie! No, no, no, no, no, no, no. [jazzy music] [crickets chirping]

[sighs] [tense music]

I don’t believe it. I mean, when–when you said that maybe Fiona was the one that was driving the car that hit Sarah, I didn’t think there was any way in hell that that could be possible, but now…

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Brady. Brady!

[groans] What’s go–what’s going on?

I think I hit someone.

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Yeah.

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Now I’m positive.

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She was the one behind the wheel. I wasn’t the one driving the car. It was Fiona.

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What are you doing?

What I have to do. You’re the only one that knows the truth.

No, that’s not true. Eric knows. He’s onto you.

He doesn’t know anything. I’m sorry, my dear. You know I’m very fond of you, but you are about to have a terrible accident.

You can’t do this! No, stop!

I’m not doing anything. Someone will find you at the bottom of the stairs. Maybe Maggie. Maybe my son. And they’ll just assume you lost control of the chair.

No! Oh, God, no! Please stop!

Such a pity. Such a pity.

No!

But I suppose no one will be the wiser.

No!

Except for me.

Oh, Xander, thank God.

What the hell is going on here, Mum? Why are you threatening to kill my wife?

I–she–

Because she–she’s the one that put me in this chair. She doesn’t want anybody to find out. That’s why.

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[sighs] You are not gonna believe this, Johnny.

Try me.

So on the way to set earlier, there was a little extra time, so I went and I stopped by Sweet Bits. And then on my way back, I bent down to tie my shoe, and then all of a sudden, my back, it just went out.

Just like that, huh?

Yeah. Crazy, right? I mean, I’ve never had any issues with my back before. And you know how much of a yogi I am. So it was just really bad timing. And then Abe and Kate, they ended up having to cancel my love scenes with Alex for today. No choice.

I know. I heard.

Yeah, we didn’t even get a chance to rehearse them. [dramatic music]

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[door clicks open]

Chanel, I–

Hey there, Chanel, Johnny boy. What’s going on, girl? How you feeling?

[sighs]

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[light music]

You–you slept with Alex?

I know. I know.

Hey, I am not judging, OK? I just thought that you both agreed that you wouldn’t, you know, go there.

No, we did. We did agree.

Hmm. So then how did this–

I–I was at the hospital earlier to do some PR work for “Body & Soul.”

Mm-hmm.

And Chanel was running late. So–

So?

So Alex asked me to rehearse this love scene with him in the hospital room.

Oh, I see. So he pulled the whole, come have sex– I mean come rehearse this love scene with me?

[sighs] Exactly.

Mm.

And, well, one thing… led to another.

Mm. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Are you telling me you guys slept together on set on the hospital bed?

Yeah. We did. Oh, Jada, my God, what was I thinking?

I guess you weren’t thinking.

No. And neither was Alex. [both sigh]

I remember. [tense music] I was–I was–I was in the passenger seat of the car during–during the night of the accident. Fiona must have moved me and put me in the driver’s seat when she took me home that night.

Just like I said.

Just like you said.

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I don’t believe it. All this time, I thought I was guilty, Eric. I was ready to go to prison for a decade.

[sighs] You know what? Thank God you remembered just in the nick of time. I mean, another hours, and you would’ve accepted that plea.

[sighs] I got to thank you. Brother, thank you. If it wasn’t for you, I never would have known that I was– that I wasn’t the one driving that night, that I wasn’t the one that hit her, I wasn’t the one that left her there. I would have never known that I was innocent of this if it hadn’t been for you.

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Get away from my wife.

Xander, darling, please listen to me.

No, you listen to me. Get away from her now! Darling, sweetheart. Tell me, what–what happened?

Brady wasn’t driving. It was her. It was your mother.

What?

It’s true, baby. It was. I remember. I remember seeing her in the driver’s seat.

Darling, are you– are you absolutely sure?

I’m sure. Besides, she admitted it.

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Mum… is this true?

Yes. It’s true. I’m the one that hit Sarah.

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What does she think I’m doing, writing a Facebook post? This is a soap opera. And Leo Stark, the artist formerly known as Lady Whistleblower, is the very busy head writer. [knock at door] No way, Hattie. I’m on a deadline here.

Leo–

No time to schmooze or, worse, be raked over the coals.

Leo, open the door.

And the last time I saw you, you threatened my life.

Leo, Leo, it isn’t Hattie. It’s Dr. Evans. [quirky music]

Dr. Evans? As in Marlena?

Mm-hmm.

No, no, no. I am not falling for that bait and switch again.

Come on, Leo. What are you talking about? It’s me, I promise.

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OK. If you really are Dr. Evans, then what’s the answer to this question that only my therapist would know?

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OK, go ahead.

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What was the name of my best friend at sleepaway camp? Wrong! I didn’t have any friends until I was . And I only spent one night at sleepaway camp before I had a panic attack and my mother had to drive eight hours through the Adirondacks to pick me up.

You didn’t give me a chance to answer.

Oh. I guess I didn’t, did I? OK, then. What was the working title of the book I wanted to write, thought about writing, but then realized nobody would want to read?

Oh… “This is My Life So Far: A Tale of Charm and Chutzpah.”

OK. And what is the name of the doctor that I had the hots for but he turned out to be straight as an arrow?

Mark Greene.

Dr. Evans, it really is you.

I tried to tell you.

I’m sorry. Ow, I’m sorry. I thought you were Hattie. She was incensed with me over these death scenes I wrote at “Body & Soul” where Charlemagne falls stories down an elevator shaft, screaming the entire way down. [sighs] I am telling you, this show is messing with my head. I am up all night every night, eating muesli and watching old telenovelas. Is that why you’re here, because I’ve been seen muttering to myself all over town?

No, but we should talk about that. But “Body & Soul” is the reason I’m here.

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Mm, I’m feeling a little doped up, actually. The muscle relaxers that Kayla gave me are working. My back is feeling a little bit better. But…[sighs] I’m really, really sorry, you guys.

Hey, it’s not your fault. I’m just glad you’re OK. I would have come to check on you sooner, but I had to do those scenes with Bonnie.

Alex, you seem to be in a particularly good mood today.

Yeah?

Yeah.

Well, I mean, I guess Bonnie being so elated that she’s not getting fired kind of rubbed off on me.

Right.

Anyway, Kate said that she would reschedule our love scenes for when you’re feeling a little bit better.

Yeah. Yeah, we’ll see how I feel after these meds wear off. But Kayla says that I should be feeling better by tomorrow.

Great! Great. You guys will be undressing each other in no time.

[chuckles]

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[light music]

OK, let’s put this in perspective here. Like I said before, it’s not like this came out of the blue. I mean, you guys were in a relationship before, so, you know, there’s some chemistry there, right?

Yeah, yeah, but Alex was so adamant about, “I think it’s best if we’re just friends.”

Well, he obviously changed his mind.

I don’t know if he did.

Obviously, he did. [laughs]

Mm.

So what did he say after it happened?

Well, we didn’t even get a chance to talk about it. I had to go deal with a PR crisis. And our now former star Hattie stormed off the set without filming her exit scene.

Oof, so you had to make sure that news didn’t get out, right?

Exactly. [sighs] Jada, my whole job is containing fallout. So why am I so bad at doing it in my own life?

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I– I don’t understand this. [dramatic music] You were driving the car? [baby crying]

Oh, my sweetheart. She sounds upset. Let me go and take care of–

Sarah, would you– [baby crying] Would you go and see to Victoria? My mother and I, we need… a moment alone.

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Because before she tells the cops what happened…

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She’s gonna tell the whole story to me.

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My father, he fought tooth and nail for me from the beginning, even when I didn’t want to fight for myself. I mean, the facts seemed apparent. But you, you– you knew something was– was wrong about that night, and you kept digging. Eric, if–if you hadn’t– if you hadn’t told me that Fiona and I left that bar that night together, I probably wouldn’t have remembered anything.

Listen, I’m sorry. I’m sorry that Fiona betrayed you the way she did.

[sighs]

Crazy thing is, is I actually– I actually cared about her. I leaned on her when this whole thing happened.

Yeah.

She was the one that told me not to go to the police. And I didn’t understand that at the time, but I sure as hell do now.

Fiona’s living in her own hell.

[sighs] You know she came to visit me? She told me that she had something to confess. I wonder if she was gonna tell me the truth.

Well, obviously, she didn’t.

No, she didn’t, because Kristen– Kristen barged in and interrupted the whole–

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Oh, Kristen. Kristen, she said that she was– she was gonna get me out of here. God knows what she’s planning, Eric.

All right, you know what? Stop worrying about Kristen. We’re gonna get you out of here, Brady. And Fiona, she’s gonna pay.

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So you’re telling me that after you hit Sarah and left her for dead, you just–you, what, you– you dragged a drunken Brady into the driver’s seat and let him take the fall for you?

I panicked, Xander. I was desperate. And it’s not as though I meant to hit Sarah. It was an accident.

Oh, you–you drove drunk. You knew you were drunk!

I was a hell of a lot more sober than Brady.

Oh. Oh, wow. Really? Yes. Yes, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, please bear in mind that the drunk driver was ever so slightly less sloshed than the drunk passenger.

Listen to me, Xander. After it happened, I did stay with Sarah. I was going to call for help. Really, I was. I had my phone in my hand. And then you arrived. I’m not a monster. I would never have left her there.

But you did leave her there!

[sobs]

You fled the scene! And pinned it on an innocent man. I mean– and then you made yourself completely indispensable to us, never once letting on that– that you were responsible for all Sarah’s suffering! I mean, my God, I– I almost broke Brady’s legs with a baseball bat. I was gonna murder him!

And I stopped you.

Yeah, you stopped it. But you’re still too much of a coward to tell me the truth.

I couldn’t tell you.

Why the hell not?

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Because of you.

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You’re here because of “Body & Soul,” not because of that unpaid invoice? Because I’m good for it.

No! No, no, no. Abe called and said that you had something important to discuss with me. And he said you had left him a long-winded text.

Let’s see. Sorry, I was so busy with these last-minute product placements.

Mm.

Arrow eats a KIT KAT bar while doing crunches. Oh, Faith feeds a shirtless Arrow some milk of magnesia in bed. Aha! Here it is.

Finally.

OK, so as we all know, Hattie was, like, a total prima donna who complained endlessly and was a real pain in the tush.

Oh.

So we had to kill her off. But she stormed off the set in true diva fashion before we taped her very dramatic death scene but not before cursing out production and taking a bunch of little sandwiches with her from the lunch buffet.

[laughing] Oh, no!

Yeah, “oh, no,” is right. And now yours truly has to come up with a solution. I mean, we were prepared for this possibility. But a bunch of people chitchatting about the death of a very important character off camera, it’s just so undramatic, you know?

Mm.

Especially when we have… alternatives.

Well, if you have some alternatives, that– [jazzy music] No. You–you don’t want me to talk to Hattie, do you?

No, no!

Oh. [laughs]

We do not want to be tangling with Hattie. This is a much simpler ask. Dr. Evans, we need you to fall down an elevator shaft.

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What’s the matter, G? You don’t seem very happy about me and Alex getting back to work.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I just–I just don’t– I don’t want you to rush into anything. You know, your health is more important than this job.

I know, I know, but everybody is counting on me. And plus, you know, it costs money every time they have to move scenes around.

Well, that is very thoughtful of you to be so, you know, concerned about the budget.

Mm. All right, you–you OK to get Chanel home?

Yeah, yeah. I think I’m good.

OK, cool.

Yeah.

Get well, champ.

I will.

All right.

[sighs] That was nice of him to stop by.

Johnny, you– you seem a little off.

What? Off? No, I’m–I’m–I’m not off. [dramatic music]

Yeah, you are, OK? So come on, Johnny. Tell me. What’s wrong?

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[sighs]

Steph, I am happy to be your sounding board. Really, I am. But I feel like– don’t you think you should be talking to Alex about this, not me?

And I will. I will.

Mm-hmm.

I’m just– I’m just a bit rattled. Actually, freaked out is more like it.

I know, I know, but look, look, look. Like I said before, look, you slept with a guy that you used to go out with. It’s not exactly a scandal. And hey, it–it might be the start of something great.

Yeah. Yeah, maybe. But what if it isn’t? What if this completely ruins our friendship?

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Then it wasn’t a very good friendship, was it?

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Hold on a minute. [dramatic music]

What? What is it?

Sarah–Sarah told the police that she remembered that I was the one driving the car. Why would she do that? I mean, is she protecting Fiona?

No. I talked to Sarah. She had no idea that you and Fiona were even together.

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Then I don’t understand.

I don’t want you to worry about that right now. We’ll get to the bottom of that eventually. But right now, we need to– we need to get Fiona behind bars, where she belongs.

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You’re blaming me for this?

No, of course not. Xander, please, try and understand. You’re the only good thing that I ever had in my life. And I’ve fouled it all up, almost from the get-go. One minute, I was feeding you porridge and reading you “Peter Rabbit,” and the next minute, I was on some bender and too ashamed to come home and face my little boy. I knew I was a terrible mother. You’d have been better off without me.

Oh. Oh, is that what you told yourself?

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I did. Yes. For every year that we were apart.

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And then when Sarah invited me to your wedding, I thought it would be my second chance.

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And it was a privilege to see you as a grown man, so handsome and so accomplished, and your lovely wife and–and sweet little Victoria, who’s just as heavenly as you were.

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All this time, I– you know, I always thought I took after Dad, Titus… the felon, the–the black sheep.

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Turns out, he wasn’t my father at all.

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But I am your son, aren’t I? The liar, the reprobate.

Well, at least you’re not an addict. You were spared that. If only I could have resisted.

Resisted what, the siren song of– what was that horrible pub called? The Queen’s Head. Or are you talking about how you’re still on the bottle?

Xander, I was sure that if you knew I’d relapsed, you would never forgive me.

I understand that addiction is an illness, one that you’ve struggled with your whole life. And so yeah, you– you did what addicts sometimes do. You fell off the wagon.

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But you didn’t have to drive drunk. And you didn’t have to leave Sarah lying in the street. And you didn’t have to frame an innocent man.

Xander–

See, that’s what I’ll never understand! That’s what I’ll never forgive.

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[sighs]

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And you’re absolutely sure your memory of the account is correct, Brady? [dramatic music]

%.

Well, I like that you’re so confident. But unfortunately, I’m gonna need a little bit more than just your say-so. Look, this case is going to depend on credible eyewitness testimony.

Go talk to Fiona.

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Talk to Sarah.

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I believe you’ll find all the proof you need.

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Xander, please. You have to understand how desperate I was, a lifetime of feeling bereft.

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You know, I might be more inclined to feel something for you, Mum, if I hadn’t just… walked in on you trying to murder the love of my life!

Oh, stop it! I wasn’t actually going to do it.

You threatened to push her down the stairs, on the heels of everything else you’ve done to her!

I know myself.

You sounded determined to me!

I wouldn’t have done it!

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I wasn’t thinking clearly. I was panicked.

Right. Course. A lifetime of excuses.

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I’m so ashamed of myself. I really am.

Well, I’m just surprised that all that shame hasn’t compelled you to– oh, I don’t know– cut and run. Isn’t that what you usually do?

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I should have.

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I should have.

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But I couldn’t bear to lose you. [crying] Please.

You’re gonna have to bear it, Mum, because you have lost me now. For good.

[sobs]

Forever.

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Look, I have already told Abe, in words that dogs and cats understand, I do not want to be in this production.

Oh, come on. It’s just one scene. [jazzy music] You know, if you’re not interested, we’re talking to… Diane Keaton.

[laughs] No, you’re not.

OK, we’re not. But will you do it, pretty please with sugar on top?

Why didn’t Abe ask me about this?

Because, as you said, you already turned him down once. And he thought you might be more receptive to my overtures, given that we have such a wonderful– well, I don’t know that it’s a friendship, per se. You are my therapist. But we have a great rapport, don’t we?

I suppose.

Look, it’ll take all of an hour. The set is down the hall from your office. We could do this on your lunch break. Think about it. You say a few lines. you fall on a mattress. Bing, bang, boom, your acting career begins and ends in the span of eating a poke bowl.

You just don’t quit, do you?

I am bad at so much, but I’m good at being persistent. I’m also really annoying about it. Plus, we are on a shoestring budget. But the fans will go ballistic if they don’t get to see Charlemagne plunge to her untimely death.

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If you don’t want to do it for Abe or for the show, would you do it for me?

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[scoffs] Nothing. Nothing is wrong. It’s just–just been a– oh, it has been a long day. I’m wiped.

You sure?

Yes. I’m sure. Let’s just– let’s go home, hmm?

OK. Because, you know, before, you seemed like you were OK with the whole love scene thing. But just now, I was…

Was–was what?

Getting a vibe from you.

A vibe?

Mm-hmm.

What sort of vibe?

Like a jealousy vibe.

Jealousy? No. No, there’s–what’s there to be jealous about? It’s not like you and Alex are actually having sex, right? [dramatic music]

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Alex. Hey.

Hey, I was literally just texting you. Yeah, I was wondering if maybe we could talk about what happened. We just wrapped a little while ago, and… if it’s not a good time–

No. I think it’s a good idea. [soft music]

OK.

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Ouch.

Sorry about that. Do you–do you need anything else?

Yeah, you.

[chuckles]

Coming to bed?

No, no, I’ve actually– I’ve got a bunch of scenes I have to block for tomorrow, so…

Oh, OK.

Yeah.

I guess.

All right.

Johnny?

Hmm?

Could you get me a pill before I go to bed so I’m not tossing and turning all night?

Sure, yeah. I’ll get you a glass of water.

OK. Thank you.

What are husbands for, right? [dramatic music]

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[sighs] Can I get you anything? Tea, glass of vino?

No, I’m good.

OK.

How about we just talk?

OK, yeah, let’s– let’s talk. Steph, I hope you know that when I asked you to rehearse those scenes, I wasn’t, like, trying to–

Oh–oh, no. I–I do know. And neither was I.

OK. All right, I just got a little too caught up in the scene. [both chuckle] A little too method.

Oh, of course.

Yeah.

Leo Stark. I mean, who knew he was such a romantic?

[laughs]

Take notes, Nicholas Sparks.

Oh, right? No wonder Johnny was so worried about Chanel and me, not that that would ever, ever happen between her and I. You know, it’s not like you and me. [soft music]

Look, let’s address the elephant in the room. Clearly, we have a physical attraction. There’s always been. But we both know that that’s not enough to build a relationship on.

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Right. No, it–it definitely is not. [clears throat]

And–and you said it yourself. You just want to be friends.

Well, that’s what you want, right?

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I think that’s for the best. Don’t you?

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Absolutely. I messed up a lot of things, Steph. You know, I don’t want to– I don’t want to do that again. And it took us a very long time to get back to this place.

Right. Right, and we both know that… this, you know, being physically involved like we were, demonstrative…

[sighs]

It’s a–it’s a high-wire act, to say the least. And I value our friendship too much to risk it.

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I’ll say it one more time. I don’t want to do this.

I know you don’t. But think of it this way. I will spend so much less time on your couch kvetching about what a failure my TV career was before it even began.

Leo, I am psychologically astute. And I am immune to manipulation. That’s what I do for a living. So this–this emotional blackmail will not work on me.

What about bribery? Just throw out a number.

[sighs]

You know, we have spent so much time arguing about why I won’t do this. In that amount of time, we could have done the scene. So I guess I concede.

What? Whoa, whoa, wait. Was that a yes?

That’s a yes.

Oh, my God! Dr. Evans, you are the greatest! Oh, thank you. Thank you.

OK, OK. But there–there is one thing. And this is very serious. I will only do one scene. My twin, Samantha, was the actress in the family. She was the thespian. I am not. I am–I am just a psychiatrist.

And a brilliant one at that.

Yeah. [phone rings] Oh, oh. Sorry. Hold on. Yeah. Hey, is everything all right?

Mom, hi. I was wondering, can you come down to the police station? There’s some good news that Brady and I want to share with you.

Sure. I’ll be right there.

Great.

[sighs] I don’t–I don’t know. Are you sure we should start telling people? I mean, what if–what if–

No, no, no. There’s no what-ifs. Brady, I have no doubts that all the charges against you are gonna be dropped.

[sighs] All right. OK.

You know, I wonder sometimes whether or not Xander knew if his mother was involved all along. [dramatic music]

He was so angry, Eric. He literally wanted to kill me. No, he had no idea.

Yeah, well, we’re about to find out. And he’s gonna find out the hard way.

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You know, Mum, the– the rage I felt towards Brady, I– The way I feel now, it feels nothing like that.

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‘Cause this isn’t just rage. It’s–

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It’s shock and disgust, heartache, shame.

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Never in my life did I think I’d have to call the cops on my own mother.

You don’t have to.

Detective Hunter, are you–

I’m up to speed. Fiona Cook, you’re under arrest. [handcuffs clinking]

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[dramatic music]

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[liquid pouring]

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Can you believe it, Nonno? I walked in on my wife– my wife– having sex with her on-screen costar. And what do they do? They act like nothing even happened. Hmm. They lie right to my face, mocking me, humiliating me.

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Ah! I was gonna confront her at the hospital. Then I realized there’s not really any point. It’s not like she would admit it. [scoffs] Chanel made me feel like a complete fool for being jealous at all. Well, turns out, I was right. Hmm. I was right, damn it! [glass shatters]

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I’m really glad we talked.

Me too. [soft music]

I guess I should probably let you get to bed, then, huh?

Yeah. Yeah, that’s a good– [yawns] Yeah, I’m beat.

Yeah. Yeah, me too. Maybe I’ll see you tomorrow.

Maybe.

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Good night.

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Good night, Alex.

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Abe? Marlena said she is on board. Isn’t that the greatest news? No, just one scene. She was very, very firm. However, I do have an idea to bring Charlemagne back from the dead– I mean, someday, I mean. Yeah, yeah, I guess we’ll see. [jazzy music] [laughter]

This is such wonderful news!

Yes, it is, which we wanted to tell you in person.

[sighs]

I’m glad you did. I’ll hug you, too, as soon as you get your bracelets off. [laughter]

Right. I know. I can’t–I can’t believe it. It’s like I’m getting ten years of my life back just like that.

You know, I understand why Sarah was so confused. She said that the person she saw behind the wheel, she thought was somebody she knew. So I–I assumed it was you. I’m so sorry. [dramatic music]

You two have been there for me every step of the way. And naturally, look, I’m relieved that it wasn’t me. It wasn’t me that hit Sarah. It wasn’t me that put her in that chair. But now I have to– I got to stay the course, and I got to stay in treatment. And I– I just want to make the most of this second chance that I’ve been given.

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You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.

[sniffles] Sarah, I–

I thought I was doing a good deed by having you come to Salem. I–I trusted you with my daughter. I was grateful to you. What an idiot I am.

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I don’t know what to say. I’m so, so sorry.

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Not as sorry as I am.

Let’s go.

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Believe it or not– believe it or not, I– I really do love you.

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Let’s go.

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[siren wailing] [soft music]

Chad, how’s the City of Light?

It’s hard to complain about Paris.

Well, especially when you’re there with someone you love, huh? Yeah, Julie told me you took Abigail on a little impromptu trip.

Yeah, thought it might spur some memories.

Oh, so how’s that going? Did anything come back to her?

Nothing concrete.

Oh, well… she remembered something, then, huh?

Look, Steve, I appreciate your concern, but I know why you’re calling. You’re still suspicious of Abby, aren’t you? [dramatic music] [romantic accordion music] ,::,

Hey, Mark, it’s me. I have news.

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Chad and I are getting married. – Wow. That was fast.

I know. I didn’t expect it to come together so soon, but I– I know how high the stakes are. Every time I think about Mom, I just– mm, I don’t have to tell you that everything I’m doing, all of this is for Mom. [suspenseful music]

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Kristen has a cure for Sarah’s paralysis? An actual cure?

Well, I didn’t believe it at first either.

Well, what about the swelling on the spine? The doctors–

Every specialist I talked to agrees with the doctors at University Hospital that… Sarah’s chances of walking again–

Are remote. I know. So what does Kristen know that the doctors don’t?

It’s not what. It’s who–Wilhelm Rolf.

That lunatic? He really has something that can help?

Yeah, apparently, it’s some kind of serum, but Kristen will give it to us–for a price.

[laughs] So what is the price?

[sighs] She demanded that we get the charges against Brady dropped. [dramatic music]

Oh. [siren wailing]

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[sighs]

How are you holding up?

Hey, I’m fine. But I assume by the look on your face, you heard that I made a deal with the DA, right?

Ten years. I know.

Don’t worry about it. I mean, by the time I’m released, Sarah’s still gonna be in her wheelchair. So if you’re here to talk me out of it, Eric, it’s not gonna–

No, Brady. I’m here to talk to you about you and Fiona.

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[echoing] Was Fiona the hit-and-run driver? Did you know that Brady and Fiona were sleeping together? Fiona and Brady were together the night of your accident.

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No. No, it can’t be.

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[tires screeching] Oh, my God. [door clicks open]

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It was you.

Sarah? What are you talking about?

I know. I finally remember who was driving that night. It was you.

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

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Sarah, dear, are you just waking up from a nightmare? Because I can’t imagine–

I know it was you. I’ve never been more sure of anything.

Oh, you’re confused. I mean, first you remembered Brady hitting you, and then you said you didn’t.

I never remembered seeing Brady. I made that up so that Xander wouldn’t kill him. I–I told you that.

Right. But just because you don’t remember seeing Brady driving doesn’t mean he wasn’t. And how on earth could I have anything to do with your accident? [chuckles] And where on earth would you even get such an idea?

From Eric Brady. He was just here. He told me that he spoke to the waiter that served Brady that night and that you– you were with him. You were together at the bar. [dramatic music]

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Fiona. OK. OK, I guess you heard about me and her too.

I did. And I can understand why you’d want to keep that under wraps.

Look, when I met her, I didn’t know who the hell she was. She was in a bad place. I was in a bad place. I just–I just wanted someone to talk to at the time.

Brady, I don’t care about that. What I do care about is the night of Sarah’s accident. When you and Fiona were together, was she drinking too?

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Listen, Chad, I didn’t mean to upset you. Buddy, you know, we’re on the same side here.

Well, we’re not, no, not if you keep implying that Abby’s an imposter.

Look, we’re talking about my brother’s daughter. I’m concerned about her and about you.

Well, thank you. But for your information, everything is going great. In fact… Abby and I are getting married.

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Listen, it’s great that you convinced Chad to marry you, but I’m glad you called when you did.

Why is that?

I just went and saw Clyde at supermax.

Did you tell him I’m in Paris?

Just listen. There’s something else he wants me to do.

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Excusez-moi? May I help you?

Abigail?

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Kristen’s delusional. You’re not a DA. You can’t decide whether Brady gets prosecuted or not.

No, but Sarah’s ID is the only real evidence against Brady. Without it, EJ has nothing.

Oh, hadn’t thought of that. So she just wants– she wants Brady free.

Then and only then, Kristen will give us the cure.

Huh, that sounds like an impossible choice for Sarah to make.

No, she already made it. It’s just EJ. He–he won’t have it. All he cares about is nailing Brady, so much so that he’ll send Sarah to prison for perjury if she doesn’t stick by her original statement.

Oh, my God.

So now… Brady will go to prison for ten years. And Sarah may never walk again. [dramatic music] It’s all my fault.

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So when you spoke to Fiona, she swore that she was completely sober the night of the accident?

Yeah, she also said she couldn’t talk you out of driving and took a cab home.

Then that must have been what happened.

But, Brady, you remember getting home.

No. No, you know that I don’t.

So I’m guessing that you would remember whether she was drinking or not.

Come on, is it that hard to believe that two people were hanging out at a bar and one was drinking and one wasn’t?

Yes, it is, Brady, especially when those two people are recovering alcoholics. Damn it, Brady, would you just tell me the truth?

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All right, all right, look, look. She was drinking that night as well.

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OK. Now it’s beginning to make some sense, at least. Your friend is correct. I did tell him I was with Brady that night.

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Keep going.

Well, there’s nothing more to tell. Doesn’t mean I had anything to do with your accident.

Then why haven’t you said anything before now?

Well, because I didn’t want Xander to know that I’d been with Brady. Surely, you can understand that, given the bad blood between them.

Mm-hmm, so that’s the only reason that you kept quiet?

[sighs] No. Also, that Xander was already very upset about your accident, and the last thing I wanted to do was to add to his pain.

Or admit that you were the cause of it.

Oh, Sarah, whatever Brady did that night, I had nothing to do with it. Yes, I was at the bar with him. And when I saw how drunk he was, I did everything I could to convince him not to drive, but he insisted. My God, when I found out what he had done to you, that he was responsible for running you over and leaving you there–

He wasn’t responsible!

Sarah, you’re letting Eric Brady put ideas in your head. That man is desperate to save his brother.

It doesn’t mean he is wrong.

He wasn’t there.

I was! I finally remember what happened that night. It was you behind the wheel. I know what I saw, so just admit it, Fiona.

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It was you!

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You’re getting married? You said you took Abigail to France to spur some memories.

Yeah, and that is what happened. It did spur some memories. You know, she– she remembered, Steve. She remembered how happy we were. She remembered that we were in love, and that is something that I have been praying for for months, you know. And just so you know, this was her idea to get married. You know, she wanted to feel those emotions again. She thought it might help her remember more.

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[scoffs] I guess you’re not gonna say you’re happy for us, then.

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To be honest, I still have questions. And you should too.

Well, I’m marrying my wife, Steve. I’ll make sure to give Abby your best wishes, yeah?

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[romantic accordion music]

I got to go. Do I know you?

Oh, hi. I’m Holly Jonas. My mother is Nicole Walker. She was married to EJ?

Oh, OK, yes. [both chuckle]

I was at the house a while back, and I think I saw you there.

Do you mind?

Oh, of course, no.

I’m so sorry. It’s really hard to keep track of all the not-so-familiar faces.

Understandably.

What a crazy coincidence to run into you here in Paris.

Yeah, my mom, she actually lives here now.

Oh, something that I also knew. Yes, OK, good. I’m here with Chad.

Right. OK, I promise you, I wasn’t eavesdropping, but I think I heard you say you’re getting married?

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You did hear that, yes. [both laugh] We’re very excited. It was kind of a spur-of-the-moment decision to– but yes, we are.

Wow. Well, you definitely picked the most romantic city in the world to do it. Congratulations.

Thank you.

But weren’t you saying you’re getting married because of your mother? [suspenseful music]

Yeah, no, it’s probably better that she hung up. How am I supposed to tell her that Clyde wants me to commit murder, to kill the man she’s about to marry?

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Hello. Is there something you need?

Hey, Dr. Greene?

Yeah, that’s me.

Uh-huh. Well, one of the nurses told me I could find you here. I’m Steve Johnson, Kayla’s husband?

Right. Forgive me. We met a couple of months ago in her office.

That’s right. Well, listen, my wife speaks very highly of you. As a matter of fact, she told me she trusts you implicitly. So I’d like to ask a favor.

OK.

I know you ran that DNA test for her on my niece, Abigail DiMera.

I did.

Well, I’m– I’m hoping you can run it again. [dramatic music]

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[romantic accordion music]

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.

Wow, that must have been really hard for both of you.

Yeah, you know, it is. I mean, but I want my mother back as much as she wants her daughter back. It’s just, I think, right now, it’s gonna take a leap of faith, you know?

Mm-hmm. And you think getting married is gonna help with that?

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I’m hoping that it’ll trigger something, you know. And then maybe all my memories will come back, and though I don’t exactly look the same, my mom will finally be able to realize that I am really her daughter.

Well, that’d be awesome. I really hope it works.

Thank you. Well, I–I really appreciate you letting me sit. It was nice to run into you. I probably got to get going now. I–I have to go buy something to get married in.

Right, of course. Wait. Would you actually mind if I come with you?

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Xander, how could this possibly be your fault? Kristen’s the one who expects Sarah to lie, to say she doesn’t remember Brady hitting her.

Except… that wouldn’t really be a lie. [dramatic music]

What do you mean?

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Sarah doesn’t really remember who was behind the wheel that night.

But her statement is the reason that Brady is heading to prison. I mean, you said that was the only reason.

We both knew that he was guilty. It’s just, Sarah convinced herself that she had to do it.

She lied to the police?

She felt she had no choice.

[sighs]

Maggie… Sarah made up that story about Brady to– she did it to save me.

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Save you? From what?

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You remember when you found me in the office with that gun?

[gasps] Oh. And you gave me that line about the company needing extra security because you were now Titan’s CEO?

Yeah.

Ah.

Yeah, I had a feeling you didn’t buy it.

Mm.

It wasn’t true, obviously.

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I was gonna use it to kill Brady.

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So Fiona lied to me about staying sober. What if she lied about you driving as well?

What? What? What? No, no, no. I woke up in the driver’s seat of the car, Eric, all right? I was the one that hit Sarah. I was the one that left Sarah there. And I was the one that drove home…

Brady.

And passed out, OK? That’s what happened.

I’m not so sure about that. What if–

Eric, that’s what happened.

What if Fiona, she placed you there in the driver’s seat of that car?

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What if she pulled a– what if she pulled an Orpheus?

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When I close my eyes, I can see you, Fiona. I can see you so clearly.

[scoffs] This is– this just doesn’t make sense. Why are you doing this? You’ve never had a clear memory of what happened.

But I do now. It was you.

Sarah, please.

All this time, you’ve been lying about what you did to me.

This is nothing more than the power of suggestion. Brady’s brother put that idea in your head.

Mm. How did it happen, huh? You must have been drinking too.

No. I was sober. You saw me at your wedding. I had nothing to drink that evening except sparkling cider. That should have told you something.

I was talking about later, damn it, at the bar with Brady. You know, I’m so sick of you stonewalling.

What are you doing?

What do you think I’m doing? I’m calling Xander.

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What are you doing?

You can’t do that. You can’t call my son. I’ll lose him. Do you understand? I just got him back in my life.

You hit me with a car, and then you kept going.

If Xander finds out the truth, I will have nothing!

Do you think that I give a damn? [dramatic music]

You have no idea what it was like for me before. I was so lonely, so miserable. And now, after all those years, I finally have a family. I finally have my son.

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And his money?

Oh! That is not what this is about.

No, it’s about you running me down in cold blood.

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But it was an accident. [sighs] Yes, I was drinking.

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But Brady was so much worse, Sarah. He could barely stand on his own two feet. I thought I was doing the right thing.

[scoffs] By driving drunk? Give me my phone back. I am done listening to you.

I never meant to hurt you. Everything would have been OK if I–if I–

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I took my eyes off the road for one second, one second. And suddenly, you appeared. I was horrified when I hit you.

Oh, so horrified that you couldn’t speak anymore? That must have been why you didn’t call for help.

No! I heard Xander coming. I knew he would make sure you were taken care of. Sarah, I hate myself for what I’ve done.

Not enough to stop Brady for taking the fall for it.

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Xander, you really would have gone that far?

You know I can’t lie to you, Maggie. But I had blood in my eyes.

But Brady.

Look, I know how important he is to you, so this– this is all very difficult to say, but I needed justice for Sarah.

Everyone wanted that, Xander.

She wasn’t gonna get it, was she? Not the way things were going, not unless I did something about it. But then when Sarah found out what I was planning, she– she called the police and told them that she remembered seeing Brady behind the wheel.

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She lied to save you from yourself.

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I hired somebody to drug Brady. And he went home and passed out, and I went over there with my gun… intent on making it look like suicide.

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That’s when the police showed up, right before I could–

Kill him.

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I told you that nothing good could come from this desperation for revenge. Damn it, Xander! When I saw you with the gun, I asked you to let it go.

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It was already too late. Everything was in motion. If the police hadn’t showed up when they did, I–

I don’t even want to think about it.

Well… it all led to this. Thanks to me, Maggie, Brady is locked up, where he will stay. And Sarah will never get her hands on that cure.

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That terrible accident the night that Adrienne was killed, Orpheus, he was the one who ran her off the road. Do you remember?

Yeah. Of course I remember that.

Well, he also had an unconscious Maggie in his car. He put her in the driver’s seat. And when she woke up–

Maggie assumed that she was guilty.

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What if Fiona did the same thing to you?

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Hey. Any luck?

Oh, I found the perfect dress.

Yeah?

Yes. And look who I ran into.

What? Holly.

Chad, hi.

What are you doing in Paris?

Hey. I’m visiting my mom. Well, full disclosure, we’re kind of having it out right now. Anyway, I was headed to the hotel room to check in my mom booked for me when I ran into Abigail.

What do you mean, a hotel? No, no, no, no. That sounds lonely. Why don’t you–why don’t you stay here with us? I mean, we have plenty of room.

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I’m sure I don’t need to tell you, the first DNA test was conclusive.

Yeah, I understand. And I know that this is an unusual ask, but… [sighs] My niece’s return has been quite an upheaval for our family.

I can imagine.

Yeah. So since Kayla was the one who ordered the first test, I thought this might give her and everyone else some peace of mind, you know, end the whispers.

In that case, I’d be happy to, then. You know, I still think we have the original samples in the lab.

Well, you know what? I have new ones. Kayla told me that samples can degrade over time.

Ah.

So since Abigail’s parents are both in Boston, these are from Abigail and her son, Thomas. Just consider them a fail-safe, huh?

I have some time. Why don’t I take these to the lab now?

Would you mind putting a rush on it?

Absolutely. Yeah, I’ll get the results back to you shortly.

Great. [tense music]

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Are you serious? I’m not, like, gonna be in the way?

Yeah, is that a good idea, with– with the wedding and all?

I’m probably gonna be in the way.

What do you mean? No, you’re not gonna be in the way. You’re gonna help us. We need a witness for the wedding. And–and… you need a maid of honor. So, Holly, you can serve double duty.

[chuckles]

Do you hate me? [dramatic music]

Xander… I could never hate you. But you are your own worst enemy.

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Don’t you see that when you allow yourself to be consumed by this need for revenge, it ends up hurting you and the people that you love?

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I know that now. What I don’t know is how Sarah will ever be able to forgive me, let alone if I can forgive myself.

Well, maybe I can help.

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I’ll go and talk to Kristen, appeal to her, one mother to another. Maybe I can convince her to give Sarah this cure.

Well, sounds like you’ll be trying to appeal to her heart, but there’s zero evidence that she actually has one.

But I have to try.

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Oh, Maggie… seems like you’re always fixing problems I create.

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Xander… you know how I feel about you. But this– this, I’m doing for Sarah.

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Well, Victoria, looks like another fine mess I’ve got us into.

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Think about it, Brady. When Fiona realizes that she hit her own daughter-in-law, she panics. And then she looks over and sees you slumped in a passenger seat?

And, what–and, what– and, what, she drives me home and then drags me and puts me into the driver’s seat of my own car?

Desperation makes people do crazy things.

Fiona wasn’t driving, OK? This is wild speculation, what you’re saying right now.

But you don’t remember getting home. So how can you tell me whether or not she was driving? Damn it, Brady, would you just search your brain, please?

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[echoing]

Brady. Brady!

[groans] What’s go–what’s going on?

I think I hit someone.

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Oh, my God.

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I never wanted Brady to go to prison. How was I supposed to know he’d turn himself in?

He turned himself in because he’s a decent man who wanted to do the responsible thing for something that you made him think he did. [scoffs] That’s obviously a foreign concept to you.

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I was certain Brady would be in the clear after his lawyer worked his magic. His confession was useless if he couldn’t remember. But then you– you went and ID’d him.

As a last resort to keep Xander from killing him, which he never would have wanted to do if we didn’t think that Brady was the one driving. Oh, my God. I cannot believe that I told the police that he is guilty. Brady is going to spend ten years in prison for a crime that he didn’t commit. No, I–I can’t let that happen. I don’t care if EJ puts me in prison for perjury. I have to tell everyone what you did. I have to tell them the truth.

No. I’m sorry, my dear. [sighs] But I just can’t let you do that.

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Well, that was fast.

You did say to put a rush on it.

So?

The results are conclusive. Thomas and Abigail are a perfect DNA match.

You’re sure?

Yeah, no mistake. The samples were definitely mother and son.

Wow. Thank you, thank you. I really appreciate this. I knew you were the guy to ask.

Anytime. [dramatic music]

Well, what do you know?

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Who would have guessed that Kayla and I are not only husband and wife but mother and son?

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Just like I suspected. Dr. Greene, you faked the original results.

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Whoever that woman is, she sure as hell ain’t Abigail.

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OK, Holly’s all settled in the guest room.

Oh. Great.

Is everything OK?

Yeah. Yeah, of course. I mean, I just– I thought it was gonna be the two of us, but–

Yeah, but, you know, I mean, I felt bad, just everything going on with her mother, and… you know, she was gonna go stay in a hotel. So I just–I thought that you would feel the same.

No, yeah, of course. And I was worried about her too. I mean, that’s why I brought her here with me.

Yeah, exactly. Listen. I promise you, tomorrow is gonna be the perfect day. Right? I mean, we’re getting married. How could it not be? Right?

Yeah. Yeah.

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Brady, what is it?

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I remember. I remember that night.

OK, what do you remember? What do you see?

Fiona–Fiona was in the car.

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And I was in the car, but she was behind the wheel.

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I remember her saying that she thought she had hit somebody. I remember it now. She said that. I didn’t do it. I didn’t do it. I wasn’t driving the car. I didn’t hit Sarah.

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Brother, I’m innocent.

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What are you doing?

What I have to do. You’re the only one that knows the truth.

No, that’s not true. Eric knows too. He’s onto you.

He doesn’t know anything. I’m sorry, my dear. You know I’m very fond of you, but you are about to have a terrible accident.

No, damn it. Stop! [both grunting]

[laughs] Someone will find you at the bottom of the stairs. Maybe Maggie. Maybe my son. And they’ll just think– they’ll just think that you lost control of your chair. It’s a pity, really. No one will be the wiser.

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Except for me.

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Kristen, are you here? We need to talk! Kristen, come out and show yourself!

Ugh, my God, there is no need to shout, Xander. I’m right here. [chuckles] I have some good news.

What, you talked to Rolf?

I did, and he is more confident than ever that his adjusted formula will cure Sarah’s paralysis.

That is really good news.

Mm-hmm. Do you have some good news for me? Did you and your wife speak to my brother about Brady’s case?

Uh, actually, we just met with him.

And?

And Sarah told him that she was mistaken when she ID’d Brady as the driver that hit her. So can we have that serum, please?

[sighs] ,::,

Eric.

I’m sorry to stop by unannounced, but I need to talk to you.

I assume it’s about Brady. Look, Eric, I–I should have reached out to you after I came forward.

Listen. That is why I’m here. There’s something I need to know. And I need you to be honest with me. [suspenseful music] Is Brady innocent? Are you covering for your mother-in-law? [suspenseful music]

Am I covering for Fiona?

Yes. Was she the driver who hit you?

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Hey there.

Hello.

It’s me, Sophia. From the Bistro?

Oh, yeah, of course.

Let me guess. Our dinner menu was so impressive, you’re heading back to try our lunch special? [suspenseful jazz music]

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God, I hope Brady’s brother bought my story. Otherwise–[sighs] Actually–[sighs] Let’s just not think about otherwise.

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Actually, no. I’m not heading to the Bistro.

Too bad. I was going to steer you to my table and give you an update on my love life. You know, the guy I like?

Mm. The one with the girlfriend?

Well, she’s not his girlfriend anymore.

Oh?

Yeah. So sad. They broke up.

Hmm. [suspenseful music] [upbeat accordion music]

Uh, yeah, yeah, flight was great, especially because I slept through most of it. Knocked out in Salem, and next thing you know, bonjour, we’re landing in Paris. [chuckles]

Aw! Well, I’m so glad you arrived safely.

We did. And Grandma, it is so beautiful here.

Really? Paris is beautiful? Hmm. I haven’t heard. [chuckles]

Hey, better not be making fun of me or else I’m not going to bring you back any chocolate.

Oh? But I thought I was getting a Hermès scarf.

[laughs] OK, fine. You’ll get that too.

No, I’m teasing, of course. Holly, the only thing you need to bring back is yourself. Holly, have you– have you seen your mom?

Uh, no, not yet. We’re meeting at this café in a little while. Thought it might be best to meet on neutral ground when we have, you know, our big talk.

Yeah. That makes sense. Well, I wish you luck, Holly. Um, it isn’t going to be easy.

I don’t see how it could be. I have to confront her about lying to me my entire life that Eric was the one who really killed my dad.

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[car horn honks] [suspenseful music]

I–I think we should wait before– we’re intimate with each other. [Chad sighs]

OK, yeah. We can wait as long as you want to.

Well, I don’t want to wait that long. I mean, I– I just think there’s something that we should do first.

What’s that?

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Chad, what if we got married?

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You want to get married?

Yeah. Yeah, I do. Soon as possible. [ominous music] [soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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Please just take me wherever you have Rolf stashed. My wife really needs the serum.

Eh, hold your horses, cowboy. I need some details.

About what?

Well, about EJ. What did he say when Sarah recanted her story?

What does it matter what he said? I mean, Sarah told him that she was wrong to ID Brady. That’s–that’s all you wanted, right?

And EJ just accepted that?

Without Sarah’s ID, he has no case, so– [suspenseful music]

So, um, EJ specifically said that he would drop the charges?

Well, I would hope he’s doing that as we speak. But if you could just take me to that lab, this is–

Hold that thought.

What are you doing? [Kristen clears throat]

Well, I’m going to call EJ and ask him if he’s actually dropping the charges.

Can’t this wait? [phone beeps] Every second we keep that serum from Sarah is another second she suffers.

[sighs] Oh, EJ. Yes, I wanted to talk– [phone beeps] What are you doing? Oh, I knew it. You’re lying to me, aren’t you? [Kristen sighs]

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You think Fiona hit me. Why? Where is this coming from?

Sarah, please, just– just answer the question, OK? Was Fiona the hit-and-run driver?

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No, of course not. Where–where did you get this idea?

From you.

From–from me?

Yeah. I saw you and Fiona in the park yesterday and I overheard.

You overheard us say what?

I heard you talk about a secret that you need to keep between you.

That had nothing to do with her being the hit-and-run driver that– Eric, I swear.

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So that young man that you like and his little girlfriend, they broke up, did they?

Sure did.

Well, that was fast. What happened?

What can I say? She wasn’t treating him right. They got in a huge fight.

Huh. And did you have anything to do with that fight?

No, I didn’t have to do a thing. She messed everything up between them all in her own. [suspenseful music]

Oh, darling. This isn’t going to be an easy conversation for you or your mom. I just hope that you’ll find it in your heart to forgive her. I mean, to understand why she kept the truth from you for so long.

Yeah. Well, we’ll see.

I love you, Holly. I’ll talk to you soon, OK?

Yeah. I love you too, Grandma. I’ll talk soon. [somber accordion music] [sighs] Come on, Mom. Where are you?

Fiona and I were not talking about my accident when you overheard us.

Then what were you talking about? [suspenseful harp arpeggio]

You have to tell me. Why do you think that I’m lying about Brady?

Well, it’s just that I– I heard you and Xander talking yesterday in the bedroom. I wasn’t eavesdropping. I just happened to be passing by, and you were telling Xander how you’d lied to the police. [suspenseful music]

[sighs] Oh.

And I just can’t figure out why. Is it because you want to see Brady punished?

No. No, it’s not that. I–[sighs] I had no choice.

[sighs] I don’t understand.

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Xander has been so consumed with anger, and he is obsessed with getting revenge against Brady. And– Fiona… [whispering] He was going to kill Brady and make it look like a suicide.

[sighs] Oh, dear God.

So you see? I had no choice. I had to lie to the police. And it was the only way to save Brady and your son.

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I’m sorry, I just– I can’t say. But it had absolutely nothing to do with my mother-in-law being the driver that hit me. And if that were the case, I sure as hell wouldn’t cover for her.

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You don’t believe me. Eric, look, I understand that it is hard to accept that Brady is the one who did it. But how can one overheard conversation convince you that it was Fiona?

Actually, it was more than just that one conversation.

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[soft upbeat music]

Well, come on now. Tell me everything about this breakup.

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Are you sure? You don’t have someplace to go?

No. I’m grateful for the distraction. So what did this girl do to mess everything up?

You really want to know?

Yeah. Actually, I do. I love a good romantic yarn.

I don’t know what that means, but get this. She totally went behind his back and started going through his father’s stuff.

Wow. Looking for what?

Who knows? Point is he caught her.

[scoffs] Oh, dear.

Yeah. Yeah, so he got all pissed and then she got defensive and then he got defensive and blah, blah, blah. Next thing you know, she tells him it’s over just like that.

Sounds intense.

You have no idea. I said one little thing and she went, like, totally ballistic. It’s really scary.

She attacked you?

Nothing I couldn’t handle. So anyhoo, short story shorter, she told us that her now-ex-boyfriend and I deserve each other and then stormed off.

Hmm. Sounds like she was quite upset.

Hella upset.

Hella. [chuckles] Yes, that is quite a lot.

She doesn’t even know the part that would make her even madder. See, when ex-BFF Holly finds out that her ex-boyfriend Tate and I–

Wait a second. You said Holly and Tate?

Maggie.

Oh, hi.

[whispers] I’m sorry.

It’s good to see you. Listen, you don’t have to whisper. After a busy morning in the park, it’ll take a lot to wake her up. Um, have a seat if you have a few minutes.

Yeah.

Come on.

I do. [Maggie chuckles] Uh, how’s Sarah? She’s, uh– she’s doing all right. She’s getting used to her– her new reality. Thank you for asking.

I just wanted to say I feel really terrible about what happened to her. And my dad does too.

I know he does. Listen, Tate, this is very difficult for you. It must be with your mom in prison and your father heading there soon.

It seems wrong to feel sorry for myself, considering Sarah’s in a wheelchair.

Well, you’re allowed to feel that way. Tate, you know that.

Yeah, well… feels like I’m losing everyone I care about. Mom and Dad.

And Holly?

She told you we broke up?

Yeah, she did.

She wasn’t in school today. Is she OK?

She’s OK. Yeah. She’s in Paris. [somber suspenseful music]

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So you want to get married?

I know it’s sudden. But just being here in this old apartment, this magical city with all this familiarity coming back to me, these feelings, I– I mean, not memories. Definitely feelings. My feelings for you. I just–[sighs]

But you’re not ready to be intimate.

Only because–[sighs] I mean, even with the feelings, we’re still sort of strangers, in a way, to each other.

Yeah.

Chad, I– I want to make love to you so much. [chuckles]

[chuckles] OK.

But I–I just– I want to remember our love together. I also want to remember our life. The life that we had. Yeah.

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I don’t know, I just– I think maybe getting married could make that happen. [tense music]

So you hope that by us getting married, you’ll get your memories back? [suspenseful music]

I know it’s wishful thinking. But we’re in Paris, where dreams come true.

I thought that was Disneyland.

OK, I’m being serious, Chad.

I–

Look, my memories, right, of the wedding vows, they came back. Imagine us getting to say them to each other here, for real.

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[sighs] I don’t know if it’s Paris. I don’t know if it’s a gut feeling. I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know. I just–I feel like recommitting to you, and the City of Light might be the jolt I need to have memories come flooding back.

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You think so?

Yeah, I think so. I really, really, really think so. So what do you say? [clears throat] Mr. Chad DiMera? [Chad chuckles] Will you marry me? [chuckles] En Paris?

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So Holly’s in Paris?

Mm-hmm. She wanted to see her mother. Nicole couldn’t fly, though, because Jude had an ear infection.

So she flew to France?

[chuckles] Yeah, she did. She needed to confront her mom face to face about her father’s death.

Really sucks that Uncle Eric and Nicole lied to her all these years about what really happened.

Well, Nicole was trying to protect her, and we all just went along with it.

And I know how much that hurt Holly, but that still doesn’t excuse what she tried to do to my dad.

What do you mean?

So she didn’t tell you why we broke up?

Well, not in any detail.

[sighs] OK. Um, well… it all started when I caught Holly in my father’s room digging through his stuff.

Oh, my. What was she looking for?

She was trying to help EJ find dirt on my dad so he could send him to prison.

Oh, I see. So you confronted her?

Yeah, I did. And she got really defensive. Then when my friend Sophia tried to stick up for me… [suspenseful music] Holly physically attacked her.

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So this boy you like, his name is Tate?

Yeah.

And his girlfriend’s Holly?

Ex-girlfriend, remember?

So you’re talking about Holly Jonas and Tate Black?

Do you know them?

No, not well. I just happen to live in the same house as Holly.

Wait, you’re not her Grandma Maggie, are you?

What? No. I just told you I don’t know them well.

Oh, right.

Maggie’s daughter is married to my son.

Hmm. Small world. Who knew when you ordered that martini we were, like two–

Listen to me. You need to forget that I ever ordered that drink.

Did you really think I was stupid enough to take your word for it that EJ dropped the charges?

Damn it, Kristen, we did as you asked. We told EJ that Sarah wanted to recant. He just wouldn’t listen. This is your brother’s fault, not ours.

So EJ is not dropping the charges?

He said he’s going to use Sarah’s original statement to put Brady away and there’s nothing we can do to stop him. [energetic suspenseful music]

Only that’s not true.

What do you mean?

Well, I mean there is something you can do.

Like what? We already tried really hard to talk him out of it, believe me.

Well, we can build the pressure.

How?

How? Well, uh, go public. Go public, tell Sarah that she needs to post the truth on social media. Tell “The Spectator” that she came forward and admitted that she was wrong about naming Brady as the hit-and-run driver. And then we tell the world that the DA is hell-bent on prosecuting Brady for something that he didn’t do.

Kristen–

Oh, hold on. Better yet, we could go to EJ’s boss. I mean, if there’s one thing I know about Paulina Price, it’s that she doesn’t need another scandal. And then we make it clear that EJ, my brother, has gone rogue. I mean, he’s burying the fact that his own eyewitness has taken back her statement.

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I’m sorry, Kristen, I… can’t do that.

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[sighs] Look, I admit it’s a bit of a hunch.

You’re accusing my mother-in-law of running me over and then lying about it based on a–a hunch?

Sarah, did you know that Brady and Fiona were sleeping together?

Yeah. Yeah, I did. She admitted it to Xander. She also said that, you know, they didn’t realize who each other were and that it was just casual and it didn’t last very long. Why does that matter?

It matters because Fiona and Brady were together the night of your accident. [tense music]

[chuckles] Wow. That was not the rousing yes I was hoping for. [Chad sighs] [suspenseful music]

I just, uh… I mean, first of all, Abby, you know that I want to be married to you more than anything in the entire world. But I thought that when we got remarried, it would be with our children and our families.

Yeah, of course. Yeah. Yeah, in a perfect world. But we get to go home to Salem and– and tell them the good news, that we got married. But we also get to tell them that my memories came back if we do this.

That sounds amazing, but what if it doesn’t happen?

Well, if it doesn’t happen, I’m going to stay true to my word. I’m going to tell the children that I’m their mother. That’s my promise to you.

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What is it that they say? Come on. Fourth time’s the charm?

Who says that?

Me.

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Me.

[softly] No.

Yep. This girl. Me. [Chad sighs]

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You know, I can hardly remember a time that I didn’t love you. Or didn’t want to be married to you.

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[sighs] Is that a yes?

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You want to get married, then let’s get married. [Abigail laughs] One last time. [Abigail laughs] [ominous music] [Abigail chuckles]

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You’re saying Holly slapped Sophia?

Yeah. Across the face.

[chuckling] That doesn’t sound like her!

Well, I’m just saying that’s what happened.

Then she must have been provoked.

No, all Sophia did was she called Holly out for snooping on my dad.

Are you sure about that?

Yeah. And she also might have mentioned that she has, uh, feelings for me.

Well, that’s provocative. I–you know, I don’t believe that Holly would hit her. I mean, I know my granddaughter. I don’t know this girl, Sophia.

Well, I’m telling you that I do, and Sophia’s actually– she’s been a pretty good friend to me. [soft suspenseful music]

Oh. How good?

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What are you asking me?

Sophia admitted she has feelings for you. Are the feelings mutual?

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[phone ringing] [Maggie gasps softly]

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Oh.

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Did you hear me, young lady? Not a word about that martini.

OK, OK, I heard you. Jeez.

I’m sorry, but my son and his family believe that I’m sober. And if they find out otherwise, it would be disastrous for me.

You look like you’re above the legal age to me. What’s the big deal?

Oh, it’s not a big deal. It’s an enormous deal. Do you understand? [tense music]

I guess.

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Don’t guess. Swear. If anyone asks you, the only drink you have ever served me is tap water!

OK–

I am not some lovesick teenage rival that you can mess with, Sophia. You will keep your mouth shut or you’ll be sorry.

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So Brady was with Fiona the night of the accident?

I guess she never mentioned that.

No, she didn’t. How do you know this?

Waiter at this small bar. He said that he saw them leave together. And when I asked Fiona about it–

Wait, sorry. You spoke to her about it?

Yeah, she happened to walk in when I was chatting up with the waiter. [suspenseful music]

What did she say?

Well, at first, she claimed that the night of the accident that she and Brady, well, they left separately. But when I informed her that the waiter mentioned something different, well, she admitted that.

So she changed her story?

Yeah, with another lie. She said she went after Brady knowing he was drunk, persuaded him to take a taxi.

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You don’t believe her.

No, not for a minute. Nor do I believe that she said she hadn’t had a drink all night.

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I don’t get it. Why can’t you go to the press or Mayor Price? I mean, just to force EJ’s hand?

Because he’s threatening to prosecute Sarah for making a false statement to the police.

Oh, that son of a bitch.

Look, I’m not going to let your brother lock Sarah away for perjury while she’s still dealing with the after-effects of this accident.

Come on, I mean, no judge is going to put her behind bars.

You don’t know that. EJ has deep pockets and a lot of connections.

[sighs] This isn’t right, Xander.

I’m not disputing that, but please. I did what I could. But I’m begging you, Kristen, just… bring me that serum. I know you didn’t get the result that you were looking for, but… my wife deserves the chance to walk again.

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[suspenseful music] [Abigail moans]

[chuckling] Are you OK?

[chuckles] I’m so OK. I’m better than OK. I’m–

Yeah, me too.

Yeah, yeah.

Cloud nine.

Mm. [laughs] Thank you for agreeing to do this. [sighs] I know it’s sudden, but I– I have a really good feeling about it.

Me too. I mean, if I would have known, I would have bought you a ring.

Oh, I don’t need a ring. But I, um– I am going to need something to wear because I did not pack a wedding gown.

OK.

And Mama can’t wear this. [Abigail chuckles]

Um, OK. Then, you know, we are in Paris, which I’ve heard knows a thing or two about fashion.

Mm.

So why don’t you go…

Oh.

Buy a dress and I’ll make some calls and try to find someone to marry us? [Abigail chuckles] Sound like a plan?

No, sounds like a dream. [chuckles] [suspenseful music]

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[Abigail chuckles] [Abigail sighs] [dramatic music] [Abigail sighs]

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[phone ringing]

Um, I’m sorry. I have to take this.

Yeah, no worries. I’ll see you around.

OK. Take care, Tate. [phone ringing] [phone beeps]

Holly?

Hi. I just talked to my mom.

Did it not go well? [upbeat accordion music]

No, it– it went better than expected. She basically just apologized a bunch. And I don’t know, she seemed really sincere.

Well, that’s great. Um, where is she now?

She had to go home to relieve the babysitter. She wanted me to come with her, but I told her I just needed some alone time to think. We have plans to meet tomorrow, though.

Well, that’s wonderful. And how are you feeling now? * *

Relieved, I guess. I don’t know. Still processing.

And you will be for quite some time. And hopefully, you’ll be able to let your mother help you. And maybe Eric too. * *

[softly] Yeah, yeah.

So where are you staying tonight?

She booked me a hotel room near where they live.

Right. Well, darling, call me anytime if you want to talk, OK?

OK, I will. Thank you for the support, Grandma. I love you so much.

I love you too. And Holly… your father would be so proud of you. * * [phone beeps] [Holly sobs softly]

Do we have an understanding? [tense music] I said do we have an understanding?

Chill out, lady, would you? I said yes, didn’t I? I swear I won’t tell anyone how much you love a dry martini. I’m not a snitch.

Huh.

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Good girl.

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[Sophie scoffs]

Sheesh. What a bitch. [Sophie sighs]

But Fiona doesn’t drink.

That’s what she claims. [tense music] I guess it’s all just a moot point anyway. I mean, especially since you remember seeing Brady behind the wheel that night.

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You know what? I, uh–I should go. I’m sorry for barging in here. And… and worse, accusing you of lying.

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Uh, it’s OK.

No, it’s not. You’ve been through so much. And… I just can’t imagine how hard it’s been for you.

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I’m dealing. And I know that it’s a struggle for your brother as well. I know that he’s feeling incredibly guilty, and now he has to go to jail. [suspenseful music]

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It’s been tough. It’s been really tough, obviously. Not that it compares to any of your struggle.

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I’m just worried about him, his kids.

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I just don’t want to lose him.

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Take care.

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I’m sorry, Xander. No can do on the serum.

What?

Deal’s a deal.

Have you no heart? After everything you did to Sarah on that bloody island, you– you owe her this.

It’s a simple transaction. You make the charges go away, I give you the serum.

Your brother is the only person that can make those charges go away, not me, and he refuses. Come on, Kristen. Sarah needs to be able to walk again, to take care of our little girl!

Well, I have a little girl too, Xander. And my daughter’s father is looking to spend a decade behind bars! Now, I suggest that you put on your thinking cap and try harder to make that not happen! Now, I want Sarah to walk again, but I am not running a charity.

You listen to me, you miserable–

Careful, Xander. I’m your only link to that serum. [tense music]

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You know, Kristen… [Kristen sighs]

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You DiMeras aren’t the only ones capable of the unthinkable.

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Have you checked on Rachel recently?

Why are you asking that?

Just reminding you what I’mcapable of. I mean, who’s to say your precious little daughter wouldn’t, I don’t know, just… vanish from the playground never to be seen again?

I would tread very lightly when making threats about the people I love, Xander. If you touch as much as one hair on Rachel’s head, I will make sure that Rolf disappears forever along with the serum that will cure Sarah’s spinal cord injury. Do we understand each other?

Damn you.

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[Kristen sighs]

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[mysterious music]

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[phone ringing] [phone beeps]

Steve, what’s up? [suspenseful music]

Hey, Mark, it’s me. I have news. [tense music]

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[soft upbeat music]

Hey.

Hey yourself. How are you?

Yeah, I’m OK. I just ran into Holly’s grandmother.

Oh. How was that?

It’s fine. It turns out the reason Holly wasn’t in school is she flew to Paris.

Wow, that’s great news.

Why?

Because I know that she’s been really mad at her mom for lying to her, so maybe now, they’ll have a chance to work things out.

You actually care about that?

She’s still my friend, Tate.

Yeah, but she attacked you.

Yeah, she did, but crap happens, right? Just because we like the same guy doesn’t mean I want her to be miserable. And OK, I wouldn’t hate it if Holly decided to stay in Paris. I can have you all to myself.

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Hey, Maggie.

Xander, hi. We were just heading home. [tense music] Is everything all right?

No, everything is not all right. Kristen DiMera has a cure for Sarah’s paralysis, but she’s refusing to hand it over. [suspenseful music]

Oh.

Don’t you dare look at me like that, Father. We both know that you would have done much worse to get what you want from your opponent. I just hope I motivated Xander enough to help Brady get out from under those charges.

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Cheers.

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[tense music] – [words echoing] Was Fiona the hit-and-run driver? Did you know that Brady and Fiona were sleeping together? Fiona and Brady were together the night of your accident.

No. No, it–it can’t be.

[dramatic music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[tense music]

Well, if it isn’t my lawyer, Jackie Chiles. Bringing me good news, I hope.

Yes, I have news.

That’s good to hear, Mark. Because if your sister don’t seal the deal with DiMera soon, and I mean soon… [tense music] Your mama’s a dead woman.

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[ethereal dreamy chimes]

Well, here we are, our little Parisian paradise.

[laughs] Wow. Ah! It’s gorgeous, Chad. I can see why you kept it as a vacation home.

Yeah. Well, it’s our vacation home now, but for just over a year, it was our home. ,::, You and me and the kids, we had a lot of amazing memories here. [soft dramatic music]

I have a really good feeling about this place. I think it’s going to change everything.

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– Abigail and Chad are in Paris?

Yes, they left yesterday morning. They’re both hoping that by being in Paris, she will find herself again.

I see. Did you finally get to meet her?

That’s another conversation. Let’s talk about what’s in the box.

Uh, I baked a fresh batch of lemon bars. But now that everybody is gone, I–

No, no, no. Don’t you dare. I just made a fresh pot of tea. Now, these will go perfectly with that if you’d like to sit and have a chat.

I don’t want to intrude.

Darling, you never intrude. Doug’s upstairs playing Solitaire on the computer. He’s perfectly happy. I have nothing on my plate except these, and we’ve got some catching up to do.

That we do. [chuckles]

You won’t let me withdraw my statement about Brady?

That’s right. I won’t allow it. Now, I have a busy day, so–

EJ, you’re not listening. This has nothing to do with you allowing it. Sarah can no longer positively ID Brady as the driver who hit her.

But she already has. And she seemed pretty damn positive when she spoke to the police about it. Thanks to your eyewitness account, we were finally able to arrest somebody.

Yes. And I am telling you that I made a mistake. You need to release Brady immediately. [tense music] [EJ sighs]

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[jazzy lounge music]

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– Thank you for saying all of that. I love you too. [Fiona crying] But what we were talking about earlier, that–

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That needs to stay between us, OK? No one can know.

Yeah. Yes, of course. I understand completely. It’ll be– it’ll be our little secret.

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[jazzy lounge music]

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[Eric clears throat]

Ms. Cook?

Yes?

Eric Brady. I believe you know my brother, Brady Black.

[chuckles] Yes, I do. Well, very nice to meet you.

Likewise. I recently learned that you and Brady were romantically involved. I hope that if you don’t mind, I ask you a few questions.

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

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[sighs] Mr. Brady–

Eric. Please, call me Eric.

Well, Eric… I’m afraid I don’t have much to say about my relationship with your brother. Our affair was short and sweet, and I would look back fondly on our time together except for the fact that the man got blind drunk and ran over my daughter-in-law.

Well, that’s what I was hoping to discuss with you. I was hoping that you might be able to give me a little bit more.. details about the night of the accident.

And why would I know anything about that?

Well, because you were with Brady that night, weren’t you? [suspenseful jazz music]

OK, what’s going on here? I thought you two wanted Brady to pay for putting Sarah in that wheelchair.

We do!

Then why are you suddenly changing your story? [suspenseful music]

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Kristen won’t give us the serum unless we–

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Go on. [Xander sighs] Unless we what?

Unless you disavow your positive identification of Brady.

Excuse me?

Look, Sarah, I’m sorry. I know that I’m the reason you felt you had to lie to the police in the first place and I hate putting you through all these contortions. But what if this thing works? What if it could heal you? Wouldn’t it be worth it to walk again, to run again, to play with Victoria?

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Clyde, I promise you, everything is falling into place. [Clyde scoffs]

I just don’t get your generation, man. [scoffs] You think that failures are successes and that half-assing is hard work. You see, Chad has got DNA evidence showing that your sister is his beloved Abigail. So what the hell’s the hold-up?

Chad’s not the problem. It’s everyone else in Salem. Friends, family, doctors. My sister’s been cross-examined at every turn. One slip-up and–

And what? Something worse than what I’ll do to your mama?

Please. Look, the important thing now is that my sister is ready to seal the deal and she’s come up with the perfect way for you to get what you want.

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[suspenseful music]

Hmm.

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Sort of remember this.

Yeah, you got it– you bought it at the street fair. Yeah, you were really into art and you talked to the artist for over an hour about. About her process and materials and colors and all that stuff.

Wow, you must have been bored out of your mind.

Yep. [Abigail laughs] No. I, uh… no, I like listening to you talk about art. Or anything that you’re passionate about. And when you get excited, your eyes light up, and you stumble over your words and it’s really cute.

[chuckles] Well, I unfortunately, um… don’t recall all of my art history expertise, but… I do think the colors are pretty.

[laughs] Well, good. Well, that’s a start. [Abigail laughs] [clears throat] I’m just happy to be here with you.

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Me too.

OK. Well, uh… I’m going to get some wine. We’ll celebrate our Parisian reunion. – Oui, oui, monsieur.

Yeah? OK, I’ll be right back.

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So… why don’t you tell me some stories of our time here? [soft dramatic music]

All right, let’s see. Um…

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[takes deep breath] Well, every Sunday we used to take the kids to a different park in the city. We called it la promenade… dimanche.

Ooh, your French is good.

Yeah.

Wow.

How I roll the tongue? It’s stupid.

The Sunday walk?

Yep, that’s it. Uh… Anyway, there was this park of ours that was our favorite. It had this artificial waterfall and grotto. And you had this bright idea to recreate the TLC video “Waterfall.”

Oh, yeah, I definitely remember that song.

Yeah, it was your favorite. [Abigail laughs] Thomas was all about it. Charlotte was a little too small, so you insisted that this old man be the third member.

Oh, I can see it. I can see you as the stand-in for Left Eye.

No, Chilli.

What?

The pretty one. %. [Abigail laughs]

[laughs] Well, excusez moi.

Yeah. Um–[clears throat] Anyway, and I was being the– the dutiful dad. And I, um, you know, I did the whole dance routine. [Abigail laughs] And, uh, you know, I think I was holding my own. At least, that’s what everybody else would have said.

Mm.

Until it got to the end of the song and I lost my footing.

Oh, no.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, no.

Yeah.

Oh, no.

Yeah, and I learned the meaning of the lyrics. I chased a waterfall and I paid the price. [Abigail laughs] I fell hard, hard, and I was drenched and freezing.

Aw. So you were % chilly. Ah? [clicks tongue] That was a good one.

That was good. [Abigail laughs] Yeah, and, um… [inhales deeply] Uh, anyway, it was– it was just a really wonderful moment. And the kids couldn’t stop laughing. And I don’t know if I’ve ever heard you laugh that hard. [soft upbeat music]

You’re, um– you’re a really good husband, Chad. And a good father too.

That’s because I had you by my side. [mysterious music] [Abigail sighs softly]

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It seems like you– we were very happy here.

It wasn’t all sunshine, rainbows, waterfalls. [both chuckle]

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[tense music]

If your sister’s getting her butt into gear, what did she drag Chad off to Paris for?

Because if Abigail regains her memory in Salem, she’ll have no choice but to include the kids, tell them that their mother’s alive.

Sounds like one big, happy family reunion to me.

My sister would rather not have traumatizing two children on her conscience.

[laughs] Right. Saint Abigail, right? Oh, man. Sounds like she’s a little too into her character.

My sister’s a good person, OK? She would never be involved in anything like this if you weren’t threatening to kill our mother. She’s hated every second of deceiving Chad, let alone Abigail’s entire family.

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Well… getting to meet Abigail again… was unique. In the first place, she looks nothing, absolutely nothing like the Abigail that we knew. And when I looked at her, she had the eyes of a stranger. And she was very cold to me, Maggie.

Well, maybe– maybe she was just feeling awkward being back. You know, not remembering her life here, not recognizing anyone. But didn’t you say that she remembered her wedding vows?

Well, so she says. So of course, Chad is hoping she’ll remember more.

In Paris.

Yeah, God willing. Please, tell me how Sarah’s doing.

Ah. Oh, Julie, she’s putting on a brave face for sure. But she’s struggling to adapt. And I’m– I’m trying my best to help however I can.

Darling, you of all people in the world are the one to help her. You walked around on crutches for years, and you walked again. Not to mention being paralyzed more recently and getting healed.

Yeah, well, I was lucky to have the surgery that gave me the ability to walk. But I don’t know. As it stands right now, I– I don’t think my daughter will get that miracle. [tense music]

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EJ, don’t get me wrong. I absolutely want Brady to pay for what he did to me, but I can’t lie and say something is true when it’s not.

Mm. Except that’s exactly what’s happening here, isn’t it?

What does that mean?

It means that either you were lying when you said you remembered seeing Brady behind the wheel, or you’re lying now. So which is it?

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Oh, I was here before the accident with Brady. I suppose he mentioned that to you.

No, a waiter did.

I see. Why are you questioning him? Are you conducting some sort of investigation?

Well, as you likely know, my brother is in a world of trouble and I’ve just kind of been clinging to the hope that there’s more to the story about what happened that night.

[chuckles] Like what?

I don’t know. That’s why I’m here. To find out more about my brother’s actions that night. And lucky enough, I ran into you. So I was hoping that it might be possible if you could, you know, kind of fill in the blanks for me. [tense jazzy music]

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

Well, why don’t we just start from the beginning? [suspenseful jazzy music]

All right. Well, let’s see. I spent most of the day with my son and his wife. They just got married, and we were still celebrating. And then I got a text from Brady asking me to join him here.

And by this point, you two have been together for a while.

Right. Actually, I was planning on ending things with him that night.

Why is that?

Well, I was in a better place with my son and his family. I didn’t know Brady from Adam when I first met him, but eventually I found out who he was and, more importantly, about his contentious relationship with my son.

Right. So you came here, and–

And Brady was already drunk, actually having a very heated discussion with the waiter, which I managed to de-escalate with a very generous tip.

I heard Brady caused quite a scene. [Fiona sighs] So what happened after that?

Well, he calmed down, he had a couple more drinks, we talked, he left. And, well, you know what happened after that.

No, actually, I don’t.

Oh, isn’t it obvious? He got in his car and he hit Sarah. She ID’d him to the police.

That she did. See, I still have questions.

[chuckles] Such as?

Well, earlier, you implied that Brady, he left here alone. But the waiter, he told me that the two of you left here together.

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How dare you accuse my wife of lying? She’s the most honest person I know.

Mm, except when it comes to the paternity of her children.

You smug son of a–

No, baby, it’s fine. It’s fine. [Xander clears throat] EJ…

Mm-hmm?

You’re right. I have been dishonest in the past, and it’s obviously not something I am proud of, which is why I can’t let my initial statement about Brady stand. I can’t, in all good conscience, let him go down for something that I’m no longer sure he did.

Well, that’s too bad, because you and your good conscience have already given a sworn statement, Brady has been arrested and charged, and a conviction has been guaranteed to the mayor. And I will not have egg on my face because you suddenly think your very definite memory is a false one.

So in other words, you’ll gladly convict an innocent man just to protect your fragile little ego. All hail the incorruptible justice system.

Oh, give it up, Xander. We all know that Brady is guilty. And I promise you this. If Sarah retracts her statement, I will have her arrested and charged with perjury. [tense music]

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You know, it’s just so hard to see Sarah suffer the way that I did. Although she’s being very brave and stoic, I can see the pain in her eyes, Julie. I mean, I just hope that someday she’ll be able to see that her life is– it can be as rewarding as it was before.

Oh, I’m sure she will with you at her side and her little Victoria.

And not to mention Xander.

Wish that I could forget him.

Julie!

I’m sorry. Oh, not very gracious of me. I know you’re fond of him, Maggie.

He’s my son-in-law. And he’s the love of my daughter’s life. But I have to admit that he’s been obsessing over getting revenge on Brady.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah, But I think he’s– he’s let that go. And hopefully, he’s refocused his efforts on Sarah’s recovery. Especially now that Brady is facing justice.

What a turn of events that was.

Yeah.

I mean, Brady was off the hook. And then suddenly, Sarah remembers he’s the one driving the car that hit her. I mean… [sighs] I guess it’s fortuitous. I suppose.

What are you saying? [tense music] Are you saying that Sarah lied?

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[Julie sighs]

It was mostly perfect here. But then I started to work a lot of hours, and I started to cause some problems.

I was feeling neglected?

Yes,

Mm.

Rightfully so. Then someone from your past showed up, this guy named Austin. He showed up on our doorstep. He was going through his own marital problems.

Oh. Oh, he and I didn’t–

No, no, no, no. He wanted to, but you stopped it.

Oh, good for me.

Yes, good for you. You behaved admirably.

Oh, I am relieved.

Me too. [Abigail laughs and sighs]

[sighs] But you know, it was, um… [soft upbeat jazzy music] We had some rough times. And, uh… we went through a lot of obstacles. But…

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You know, we always got through them. Together. That’s why I know we’ll get through this too. [Abigail sighs] [ominous music]

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Oh. Oh, my God.

What?

I’m– it’s com–it’s–[sighs] It’s coming back. Chad, it’s coming back. I’m starting to remember. I–I can remember.

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Hey, man, I do my homework. I know who I get into bed with. And let’s face it, your sister is no saint.

I never said she was a saint. But she’s never done anything like this before. And neither have I.

Yeah. And lucky for me, the two of you will do just about anything to save your sweet mama, whom I will deliver to you safe and sound as long as your sister comes through.

She will. It won’t be long now before she’s Mrs. Chad DiMera.

Yeah, uh… here’s the thing about that. Mrs. Chad DiMera, that don’t work for me. [tense music] The widow DiMera. That’s more like it.

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WidowDiMera? [tense music] What are you talking about? I thought you just wanted Chad’s fortune. I thought my sister was going to drain his accounts.

That could get messy. It’s easier if he dies. That way, she inherits and I collect. Easy-peasy.

But– but wouldn’t Chad’s death just raise questions?

I’m just chilling here in supermax. It can’t get traced back to me.

What good is Chad’s fortune to you in here?

My lawyer’s been hard at work. With any luck, I should be out of here in plenty of time to collect my DiMera windfall.

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How is that possible? I mean, you out of here? I mean, you’re a convicted murderer.

Ah, here’s the thing. With Abigail’s resurrection, there ain’t no murder victim. Hence, no murder conviction. [laughs] I mean, you don’t need to be a doctor ora lawyer to figure that one out.

What about your– your drug ring? I mean, the other stuff?

My lawyer has found enough procedural infractions that they’ll throw the whole case out. Suffice to say, I will soon be a free man.

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You remember our life together?

Um, it’s–um, yeah. I don’t remember specific events, but I’m– [sighs] It’s like I can– I’m not remembering memories. I’m remembering feelings. Like, I know that I was here before. I remember being here. I remember the–the pitter-patter of the kids’ feet on the floor and the window. Like, the light, how the light came in the window. I–I feel like–for the first time, I feel like me. I feel like I’m Abigail Johanna Deveraux DiMera. I–I–[laughs] I can feel it in my body! [both laugh] Oh! [laughs] [mysterious music] And Chad, Chad, that’s not all I remember. I–

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I remember you. I–I remember… how much I love you so much. I love you so much.

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Now, all I am saying is if I was hit by a car, paralyzed, and the driver drove away, I would be highly motivated to make sure he paid for what he did.

Well, I don’t think that Sarah would be dishonest to make that happen. And in fact, she confided to me that Xander asked her to lie about something and then she just flat-out refused.

Really?

Yeah.

Well, I’m sure justice is being served, but… I can’t rejoice over it because Brady’s a decent guy. And even if he is addicted to alcohol, that’s not a moral flaw. It’s just an illness, as you know very well.

Yeah, I do. I know that Brady is a good person, and I know he has a good heart. He just made a terrible decision. And as much as I don’t at all rejoice, as you put it, he’s being punished for that decision, a price that he has to pay.

And wants to pay, I hear?

Yes, he does. And you know, once he is incarcerated, I hope that Xander and Sarah can move forward with their lives and heal. [tense music]

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Are you insane? You can’t–you can’t charge Sarah with perjury.

Like hell I can’t. She made a sworn statement to the police, and now she’s saying that statement is false.

EJ, Xander just told you that I’ve been on pain meds. My memory is a little mixed up lately.

Mm-hmm, and next week, you’ll say you came off the pain meds a little too early, and you’ll want to retract the retraction, and so on and so forth.

I won’t do that. I made a mistake. Please, you have to release Brady. [soft suspenseful music]

Fine. You made a mistake. A mistake that is going to cost you ten years behind bars.

Ten years? What are you talking about?

There’s a plea deal on the table. Brady has agreed to ten years in prison. And trust me, as DA, I will see to it that someone serves that sentence. If it’s not Brady, it’s going to be Sarah.

You think I’m just going to let you bully us into silence?

Try me. I have Sarah’s original statement, and I fully intend to use it to put Brady in prison. If you two want to stop me, go for it. I’ll just have Sarah take his place. I’ll leave the rest up to you.

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I’m sorry, I guess I should have clarified. Brady did leave on his own initially, but then I went after him. You see, I was afraid he might be too drunk to drive. So I found him outside and I offered to call him a cab.

But he refused.

[sighs] Well, he insisted he was fine. I could see that he wasn’t, but he wouldn’t listen. So I let him go. If I’d known what was going to happen, Eric, I would have done everything humanly possible to stop him from driving. And I deeply regret that I didn’t. [suspenseful jazzy music]

How did you get home that night?

After Brady left, I took a cab back to my hotel. And then later, Xander called me to tell me about Sarah. [Fiona sighs] I can still hear the fear in his voice. It was just awful. And in fact-[sighs] I’d rather not keep reliving this, so if there’s nothing else–

Just one more thing. Were you drinking that night?

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[scoffs] Was Idrinking that night?

That was the question, yes.

Well, the answer is no. I don’t drink, ever. I’m a recovering alcoholic.

As is Brady.

[sighs] Touché. But I assure you I haven’t had a drink in years.

So you didn’t partake with Brady? You just watched him drink?

[sighs] Like I said, we talked while he drank. And before you even think about it, Maggie and I stuck to sparkling cider for my son’s wedding. Feel free to ask around if you don’t believe me.

No, no, no, I don’t think that’ll be necessary.

Good. Because I must say this is starting to feel like the third degree.

Well, I’m just a curious person who’s looking out for his brother.

Right. I understand. And I hope that I have been of some help to you.

You’ve been very helpful. Thank you for all your time. [Fiona sighs] [suspenseful jazzy music]

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That arrogant bastard. He’s going to ruin everything. I should have knocked his teeth in.

Xander, please, just focus. [Xander takes deep breath] [suspenseful music] What are we going to do? Kristen is not going to hand over that serum if Brady’s still being charged.

We tried. I mean, that’ll have to be good enough. Look, Kristen knows what a stubborn ass her brother is. Maybe–maybe she’ll understand and give us the serum anyway. I have to talk to her right now.

OK. I’ll go with you.

No, no, no. You stay here. I’ll handle this.

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As for me, I shall take comfort in the fact that Sarah got her memory back, so hopefully, Abigail can get her memory back, too, especially now that they’re in Paris together.

Oh, let’s hope.

Hmm. Whether she remembers or not, she did swear when they returned, she will tell the children her mother’s alive. [suspenseful music]

That would obviously be an easier conversation if she had her memory back.

Oh, much easier.

Ay, sounds like there’s a lot riding on this Paris trip.

Mm-hmm.

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[chuckles] I’m so happy that you remember who you are. [Abigail chuckling] And who I am. That’s a plus. And that you remember how much we love each other.

Yeah. Yeah. [moaning]

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Wait, Chad, Chad.

What? What? What’s wrong?

Wait, wait, wait. I– [groans softly] Oh, I can’t do this. [sighs]

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But I don’t understand. If you actually have a chance at freedom, why risk it by murdering Chad?

I told you. It ain’t going to get traced back to me.

So what? You’re going to send a hitman?

[chuckles] Yes, sir.

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And I’m looking right at him. [intense ominous music]

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Kristen? Are you here? We need to talk! [tense music]

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Sarah.

Eric! I saw that you called. I was just about to call you back.

I’m sorry I stopped by unannounced, but I needed to talk to you.

Yeah, I assume it’s about Brady. Eric, I should have–[sighs] I should have come to you after I came forward.

Listen, that’s why I’m here. I need to ask you something, and I want you to be honest with me. [suspenseful music] Is Brady innocent? Are you covering for your mother-in-law?

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God, I hope Brady’s brother bought my story. Otherwise–[sighs] Actually, let’s just not think about otherwise. [ominous music]

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[Fiona sighs]

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Well, I should get back to Sarah. It was so good catching up with you, Julie.

Oh, yes. I’m praying for your daughter, you know.

I’m doing the same for Abigail and Chad.

Thank you. Yeah. Boy, it just galls me that all the misery in this family goes right back to Clyde Weston.

Yeah, I can’t believe that he had Abigail all this time. And we thought she was dead!

Yeah, well, he’s in supermax now, and he can’t hurt a single member of this family ever again.

Yay.

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[Mark scoffs]

You want me to kill Chad?

Nothing gets past you, does it, kid?

No, I won’t do it. I can’t.

Son, the way I see it, you’ve got blood on your hands no matter what happens. You see, either Chad dies… or your mama does.

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[Abigail sighing]

Chad, I have to be honest with you.

About what?

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– I hate it. I hate the thought of how Chad would feel if he knew that this was all a lie, how hurt he’ll be when he finds out. Has the man not been through enough?

The reason you’re so upset is because you have a good heart, and I love you for that. Hey, this hasn’t been easy for me either. I mean, the man obviously went through hell when his wife was murdered. And now to make him think that she’s back when she’s not when she never will be back. But what’s the alternative?

There is no alternative. I mean, once I got the text from Clyde… [Mark sighs] It’s clearer now than ever. [sighs] [suspenseful music] [Abigail sighs]

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[Abigail sighs] We don’t have a choice. I have to get Chad to the altar soon for his wedding number four.

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They’re going to kill her. Our mother’s a dead woman.

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Um… I don’t…

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I don’t think it’s a good idea that we’re intimate just yet.

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OK. Yeah, that’s fine. We can wait as long as you want to.

Well, I don’t want to wait that long. Um, I mean… I think there’s something that we should do first.

OK. What? [dramatic music]

Chad, what if we got married?

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[scoffs] Weddings.

Ooh. Practicing your Frisbee technique.

[laughs] Melinda, what are you doing here?

I’m just seeing how you’re doing since our little ordeal with that ticking time bomb known as Connie Vininski. Man, I was sure you were a goner when that place blew.

I was sure, too. But I’m doing OK, obviously. Due to be released later today, in fact.

Oh, glad to hear it. And I have to admit, Gabi, I’m not just here checking in. I have a bit of an ulterior motive. [foreboding music] ,::, [tense music]

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– Bonjour, mon frere. Join me for a tipple? Oh, I know what you’re going to say– but, brother, it’s barely noon. To which I’ll reply, but it’ll help ventilate that salty, dour disposition you’ve got going on.

Unlike you. Why are you so jolly?

I’m more than jolly. I am ecstatic now that that miserable miscreant, Brady Black, is, at long last, getting his just deserts. Whoo-hoo. [sirens wailing]

So Holly’s going to go see her mom in Paris, huh?

Yeah. Just hoping that it helps Holly remind her of how close that she and Nicole have always been.

Yeah, I’m sure it will.

I don’t know. EJ, he’s been working really hard to poison Holly against her.

[scoffs] EJ. Yeah, he’s been busy doing a lot these days.

W-what do you mean?

EJ was just in here earlier discussing the plea that I’m going to enter in tomorrow’s hearing.

And?

I’m not changing my mind. I’m guilty of the crime, Eric. It’s the way I’m going to plead. [tense music]

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[baby crying]

Oh, shush, shush, shush. Mummy will get it. It’s OK. Don’t cry, baby. I almost have it. [baby crying] It’s OK.

Well, that’s no excuse, is it? Get it done, now.

Ooh, my sentiments exactly.

Kristen, what the hell are you doing here?

Well, I’d just like to know, when are you going to get Brady out of jail?

How about never? Does that work for you?

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

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An ulterior motive, huh? You mind telling me what that is? And what’s all that?

Just some Gabi Chic paperwork I need you to sign.

Oh, OK.

Also– and this is a little awkward because we work together– but Stefan asked me to draw up divorce papers for him.

Really?

Of course, my first loyalty is to my job at DiMera, and you are a big part of DiMera, obviously. And–

Meaning?

Meaning, if you want me to turn Stefan down, you just say the word.

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Oh, yeah. You get your jollies that way, don’t you? By putting people behind bars. Well, that and sleeping with your brother’s wife, of course.

Oh, for which I am hardly culpable since she came on to me, as I’ve told you repeatedly.

Right, and you turned her down, right? Oh, no, you didn’t, because that would actually take somebody with moral fiber to do that.

Well, it’s all moot now, isn’t it, since, from what I understand, you and Gabi are well on your way to a divorce?

What do you know about that?

Oh, Gabi told me when I saw her last night. [tense music]

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[baby crying] [phone ringing]

Sarah, are you all right?

Yes, I’m fine. Victoria is crying because she threw her toy, and I promised that I could get it, and I can’t.

No, well, let me help you, sweetheart. [baby crying] There you go, my little bunny. No more crying now.

Thank you. [gentle piano music]

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EJ did offer a deal, a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea.

How long?

Ten years.

Ten years. Brady–

No, I’m fine with it. I’m fine. Although my dad is going to be pretty depressed about it. I really think he was hoping that Justin was going to perform some kind of miracle if the thing went to trial. But honestly, brother, I don’t– I don’t want a slap on the wrist for this. I just need to pay for what I did.

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What do you mean, you’re not going to get Brady out of jail?

I thought it was pretty self-explanatory.

Xander, perhaps I didn’t make myself clear the last time we spoke. The only way Sarah is going to get out of that wheelchair is if you free Brady. At which time, I will hand over Rolf’s miracle serum, and then voila, Sarah will be running the K by spring.

It’s a very intriguing proposal, Kristen. I suppose my only question is, why should I believe a word you say? [tense music]

Huh, you visited Gabi in her hospital room last night. Why?

Oh, just to inform her that her overbearing brother, Rafe Hernandez, warned me to stay away from her. I just wanted to make her aware of our little conversation, given that we all have to coexist in the same happy household. Well, at least until your divorce goes through.

Well, if I know Gabi well, and I think that I do, she wants nothing to do with you now that our marriage is over and she can’t use you anymore for revenge sex. But I would heed Rafe’s advice and stay the hell away from her.

You know, Gabi mentioned that it was you who filed for divorce.

So?

Well, if the marriage is truly over, why do I have to stay away from her? Why do you care?

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Stefan told me he was going to file. We both agreed that our marriage was over, so it’s time to move forward, isn’t it? I retained counsel a while back, so he has to do the same, obviously. So–

So–

Go ahead. You can represent him. Fine by me.

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It just feels so wrong sitting here with Daniel’s heart beating in my chest. I wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t have died. I guess it’s like I squandered the gift, you know.

Brady, you didn’t squander away anything. You have a future ahead of you. You’re going to be able to atone for the things that you did.

Maybe. I just don’t– I don’t feel this guilt going away anytime soon.

No, not completely. But you will learn how to live with it.

I don’t know what I would have done if you didn’t just come in right now. Everyone’s out, including the staff, because I told my mom that I could be fine on my own with Victoria, and clearly, I am not.

But you are fine, Sarah. Now, you listen to me. A tired and cranky toddler will cry and shriek and whatever else. It’s what they do. Victoria will probably throw that toy out just as many times as you’re willing to go and fetch it and give it back to her. She’s at that testing age.

I’m failing the test.

Oh, darling, you’re not failing anything. Oh, my god. If I had even a fraction of your courage, of your pluck– how you’ve carried yourself through this painful ordeal is– mostly, it’s just remarkable. Truly. I am so sorry.

What are you sorry for?

Brady and I, what a tragic mistake that was.

You couldn’t have known that that was going to happen. Fiona, Xander and I are so grateful to you for all the help that you have given during this difficult time. And I thank you for keeping your counsel about me lying to the police.

Of course. Your lie saved Brady and my son, too.

I just– I want you to know that I would have– I would have never done that. I would have never ID’d Brady to the police if I had any doubt that he was the one driving that night. I– I just– I wish that I could remember seeing him behind the wheel. I do. [tense music] I’m sorry, did–

Oh, no, no, no. It’s OK. It’s saddens me what happened. It just saddens me terribly.

Yeah. [sniffles] I think she’s finally asleep.

Yes, she is.

Fiona, I don’t mean to be rude, but I think that I just need a little bit of time alone with my daughter to prove to myself that I can– I can do this and potentially much more.

Yeah. Are you sure?

Yeah, I am.

All right. I’ll see you later then. And as you, my little darling.

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[sobbing]

Are you insane? I’m not going to let my wife be used as Dr. Rolf’s Guinea pig.

Don’t you think you should let her make her own decision?

Listen to me, Kristen. I’m not going to let Sarah get her hopes up about some mystical potion that, at best, might be ineffective, and at worst, God knows, especially when I don’t know if it even exists.

Oh, trust me, Xander, it does exist. Rolf has been working on it round the clock. And I spoke with him this morning, and it’s just about ready.

And I should trust you why?

Look, I know that Dr. Rolf is rather eccentric, ethically dubious at times, but the man is a genius. And he already used a related drug on Kayla and Kate and Marlena and Bo. And he kept my brother Stefan alive for years without a heart. So, for God’s sake, Xander–

Fine. If it is as you say it is, take me to the man’s lab. Show me the proof.

Take you to the– so what, you can get your thugs and bust in, appropriate the drug without giving yours truly what I deserve? I don’t think so, Xander. But here’s what I will do for you. I will provide you with clinical data. Sarah can look it over and make her own decision, but you have to make sure that the charges against Brady go poof and disappear.

How the hell am I supposed to do that?

How do you think, Xander? Brady was free and clear until your wife made her bogus statement that he was the one behind the wheel.

It was not bogus.

She’s going to have to recant. You do understand.

I can’t ask her to do that.

You’re going to have to ask her because if you don’t, she’ll never walk again, and it will be your fault. [tense music]

You know, EJ, Gabi and I might be through, but I still care about her. And I will not have her yoked to an ass like you.

Mm. But that’s not your jurisdiction anymore, now, is it? At any rate, we all have to live together somehow, civilly, at least until she wrests the home from you and some of your other assets.

It’s not going to happen.

No?

No.

You do know that divorces can get quite nasty, messy? Ugh.

Yeah, I do. But Gabi and I talked. And we both feel that this has already gotten out of hand enough. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if she never showed up in this house…

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again.

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[twangy music]

Ten years.

Well, apparently, Brady’s OK with it. He feels strongly.

He wants to pay for the price for what he did. I know.

And I know you’re hoping there is more to it.

I’m not just hoping, Dad.

What do you mean?

I know there’s more. I am convinced that there’s more to it.

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I thought you were at the office.

Sarah, there’s something we need to– sweetheart, what is it? Tell me.

It’s– honestly, it’s nothing. Victoria threw her toy, and I couldn’t reach it. And she was crying, and I was just this big ball of stress. And thank god that your mom came in when she did because–

Sarah, I’m so sorry.

I hated it. I hated it. I felt so helpless, like I couldn’t be a mother to my own daughter, and I–

Hey, don’t you dare say that. You’re the best mom that Victoria could ever ask for.

I don’t want this. I don’t want a pep talk. I really don’t. [gentle piano music]

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I shouldn’t have even let myself get this upset, like, over what, a toy on the ground? I– plenty of parents with disabilities raise children, and they manage, so I just– It’s a fact of life now for me. I am disabled, and there’s nothing I can do about it, so–

Darling, that’s not necessarily true.

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Fiona.

Hello, Brady.

Hello. I didn’t expect to see you. The last time I saw you, I thought it was goodbye.

I know what I said that day, but things are different now.

Different how?

When we spoke last time, I thought you were going to be a free man. But since Sarah identified you as the hit-and-run driver, it looks as though you’re going to prison, for a lengthy stay at that.

How does that change anything?

Well, because– [tense music] –I have a confession to make.

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Wait, did you say she would never– [laughs] sorry, sorry, sorry. My brother is once again colossally wrong.

Wrong about what?

Ah, never mind that. How did you– how did you get here? I take it you were–

Discharged. I took a taxi.

Oh, well, you should have called. I would have had Harold come and pick you up. Or better yet, I would have grabbed you myself.

Yeah, well, I know you have a busy schedule.

Busier than I’d like. Sometimes busier than I’d like. Speaking of which, I am late for a meeting, so– [chuckles] –if you’ll excuse me.

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So.

So.

How are you?

Hanging in there. Although I’m a little thrown, I admit, by my last visitor before I left the hospital.

Who was that?

Melinda Trask. She told me you hired her.

I needed a lawyer.

I get that. But isn’t it kind of unusual to hire corporate counsel as a family attorney?

I want somebody in my corner who I can trust.

Oh, you trust her? I see. I guess it helps that she’s got a little schoolgirl crush on you, doesn’t it?

Look, Gabi, this is–

Oh, yeah, ’cause you know Melinda will really go to the mat for you, make sure I don’t take you for everything you’re worth, right?

Is that still what you’re planning on doing, Gabi?

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Did you say a serum from Dr. Rolf?

Sarah, I know it sounds pretty risky and more than a little, I don’t know, woo-woo, but–

A little?

Just hear me out, Sarah. Kristen gave me the data touting this drug’s efficacy.

Really? There’s data? Is it written in Comic Sans?

Look, I understand your misgivings, but it seems like the real deal, and you can totally go over all this data yourself.

Mm-hmm. But, Xander, why? [tense music] Why is Kristen willing to help us this way?

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Well, there is just one catch.

Oh, you mean besides injecting myself with an experimental drug cooked up by a ponytailed madman? I can’t wait to hear this.

Sarah.

OK, sorry. OK. OK. I’m being negative. What’s the catch?

Kristen won’t give us the serum, unless we–

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Go on. Unless we what?

Unless you disavow your positive identification of Brady.

Excuse me?

Look, Sarah, I’m sorry. I know that I’m the reason you felt you had to lie to the police in the first place. And I hate putting you through all these contortions, but what if this thing works? What if it could heal you? Wouldn’t it be worth it to walk again, to run again, to play with Victoria?

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I– I– I need to think about it.

Of course. It’s just, this is a limited-time offer. Brady’s plea hearing is tomorrow. But I can call EJ right now to come and take your statement. Just say the word.

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Look, Eric, I know how much you really want to believe that, by some miracle, your brother isn’t responsible for Sarah’s accident, but–

Dad, it’s more than that. I’m telling you, there’s something. It’s just not adding up.

Like what?

Like Sarah suddenly remembering that she saw Brady at the wheel, even though hypnosis couldn’t break through whatever mental blocks she had?

Isn’t it possible it just came to her?

No. Not according to Mom. She said that it would be exceedingly rare without a triggering incident. And also Jada.

Go on.

Well, Jada, when Jada came to arrest Brady, Xander was there in his room.

Xander was there? How’d he get in? Was the door unlocked?

He said it was, but I spoke to Tate, who swore that he locked it behind him.

So Xander broke in somehow?

He must have. But, Dad, I’m telling you, Brady was adamant that he hadn’t been drinking before Tate tucked him to bed.

OK, so what are you thinking?

I’m thinking he must have been drugged.

Drugged? Damn.

Dad, but listen, the whole point of the story is that it just seems off somehow.

Oh, I agree.

OK, let’s keep all that in mind. Yesterday, I saw Sarah in the park talking to her mother-in-law, Fiona.

And?

I overheard them talking about some kind of secret they were keeping. And since I know Fiona and Brady were in a relationship–

Wait a minute. I had no idea.

Yeah, it was brief, apparently. And it’s been over for a while now. But is it possible that somehow–

That somehow what?

Somehow, Fiona is connected to the accident.

Well, yeah, I suppose it could be, I mean, if they were in a relationship at that time.

And they were.

So you’re thinking it’s possible that Xander’s mom was with Brady that night, and that’s the secret that she and Sarah are keeping?

That’s exactly what I’m thinking.

Easy way to find out. Ask Brady.

Dad, I could, but he doesn’t remember a lot about that night. I have another idea. [dramatic music]

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You have a confession?

As you well know, when I first came to Salem, I sold my son a bill of goods. I told him I was sober, for one thing. It was the only way that he was going to accept me back into his life. And it’s the only reason that I got to know my beautiful granddaughter, Victoria, and Sarah, too, which has brought me so much joy. [melancholy music]

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But watching Sarah suffer firsthand, it’s made me realize, Brady, I can’t keep– [door opens]

Who the hell are you, and what are you doing here? [tense music]

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[tense music] * *

Well, I’m certainly well within my rights, as I’m sure you know, to take as much of the DiMera fortune as I can get. As I told you when we last saw each other, more than anything, I just want this to be over with. You said the same. There’s nothing left to fight for.

Right. I did. So what are you doing here, Gabi?

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I didn’t come to see you. If I had known you were here, I’d have waited.

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I came to collect my things.

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So you– you’re going to–

Moving out, for good.

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Um…

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Just give me a few minutes, and you can tell Melinda that I will be out of your hair, OK?

Yeah. Yeah. Sure. [sniffles]

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This better be good, Xander. I was supposed to be in a meeting minutes ago.

Oh, it’s very important. I want to talk to you about the Brady Black case.

Oh, well, I wanted to discuss that with you as well. I have some brilliant news on that front, actually.

What is it?

Well, Brady and I worked out a little plea deal– years. Look, I know. I know you wanted more. So did I, but you never know what a jury might do. This, at least, guarantees Brady will be where he belongs, locked up in prison.

I wouldn’t be too sure about that. [tense music]

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Kristen, this is Xander’s mother, Fiona Cook. Fiona, meet Kristen DiMera, Rachel’s mother.

Mm. Yes. I remember seeing a picture of you in the paper a while ago. And what are you doing here?

I was just about to tell Brady how trying it’s been to witness my daughter-in-law’s suffering as a result of his gross negligence. I’m glad he’s going to pay. Goodbye, Brady.

I don’t believe the nerve of that woman. I mean, what is her business coming in here being all high and mighty and saying those horrible things to you?

Kristen, you shouldn’t be here, either.

Ah, but I bring glad tidings, Mr. Black. You are getting out of here, and soon. [chuckles] [jazzy music]

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Excuse me, can I talk to you for a second?

Sure thing. What can I do for you, pal?

Yeah, I was wondering if you’ve seen a certain person in here.

I see a lot of people in here, but I have to say, I don’t really get involved in personal stuff.

I understand. Do you happen to recognize this guy? Yeah, he’s my brother, actually.

Hard to forget that face.

Why is that?

Like I said, I don’t normally stick my nose in my customers’ business, but this guy, he was in here getting hammered one night, acting like a total jackass, looking for a fight.

All right, do you happen to remember what night that was?

I sure do. It was the night he went out and ran over that poor doctor.

So you were working that night? Well, if he was so intoxicated, why didn’t you stop him from leaving? That lady said she had it under control.

What lady? [tense music]

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Is that really everything? It can’t be.

I asked Harold if he could send the rest.

Mm. So where are you– where are you going to stay, with Rafe, or–

If your lawyer needs to get in touch, I see her at the espresso machine every morning at work.

Yeah, that’s not why I was asking. I was just wondering because– [chuckles] Never mind. [clears throat] Anyway– [gentle music]

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I thought we said our last goodbye yesterday.

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Yeah, me too.

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[chuckles] Don’t worry, Stefan. [chuckles] This will be the last time.

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Yeah.

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En otra vida, mi querido.

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– En otra vida.

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OK.

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Kristen, whatever you’re thinking about doing, don’t do it, OK? Don’t. I know you want to help, OK, but the fact is, I’m pleading guilty tomorrow. And I’m going to be in prison for ten years.

Au contraire,Brady. It’s not going to get that far.

What do you mean? If you’re thinking about hurting Sarah in any way, Kristen–

I’m not going to hurt Sarah. Brady, Brady, Brady, absolutely not. Truth is, I mean, she is going to be on her knees thanking me when this is all done.

Why would she do that, Kristen?

Oh, you’ll see. [tense music]

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God.

What do you mean Brady might not be going to prison?

Of course, we still want to see him punished for his crimes, EJ. It’s just, unfortunately–

Unfortunately what?

Sarah is no longer confident in the statement she gave to the police.

Is that so, Sarah?

It is. Yeah, I’m– I’m not sure that it was Brady driving that night.

Well, you seemed pretty damn sure when you called Detective Hunter to say, yes, it was definitely Brady.

Yeah, I–I–I was. I was. But honestly, now that I’ve had time to think about it, the image really isn’t very clear, so I don’t know. Maybe I dreamed it.

Dreamed it.

Mm-hmm.

Really?

Yeah. Yeah. I mean, possibly. I just– maybe because I just wanted to believe it.

Look, it’s probably worth mentioning that Sarah has been taking a cocktail of pain medications and muscle relaxants, et cetera, so her thinking has, no doubt, become a little bit muddled.

All right, all right, all right. Muddled thinking aside, what exactly are you both saying?

Well, what I’m saying is, I– I would like to recant my statement. [tense music]

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Like hell you will.

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Oh, right here. Was this the woman who was with my brother that night? [jazzy music]

Yep, that’s the one.

Do you happen to remember if they left together?

Oh, yeah, they sure did.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

So after Faith falls into the shark tank, I’m gonna have to figure out a way for Arrow to rescue her.

Going somewhere?

Well, yeah. I’m just headed to work.

Oh, you’re going to work, because you have a job, unlike yours truly.

Listen, Hattie–

Hey, save it, Judas. Thanks to you, I am out on my adorable ass.

Wow, would you look at that?

“To the executive producers of ‘Body & Soul.'”

Wow, We have fans already. [chuckles] Who’s that from?

Not signed.

It’s from me, you adorable people. It’s a thank-you for saving my life.

Whoa.

Whoa. ,::,

[giggles] [soft jazzy music]

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Ah.

Good morning, Dr. Johnson.

Good morning, Seth. Can I do something for you?

You’ve already done it. As you know, I had, uh– initially had doubts about shooting “Body & Soul” here. And as it turns out, wow. It’s been a fun experience so far. Exciting, uplifting.

Right. Well, um, I did think it’d be a good thing for the hospital.

Oh, I wasn’t talking about the hospital. I was talking about me. I think I’ve been bitten by the acting bug.

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Now, this is how I like to start my day.

Mm. Yeah, me too. You know, Chanel, I’m sorry we fought. You know, I–I– I know there’s no reason for me to be jealous of Alex.

You sure about that? [tense music]

Alex? What are you doing here?

What do you think I’m doing here, Johnny? I’m here to make mad, passionate love to your wife.

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No, no, no. Stop! Stop it! I said stop it! [gasps]

Honey, what’s wrong?

Oh, Jada, I’m so happy to hear that Rafe is home. [chuckles] Well, I am not surprised that he is not the most cooperative patient, although I have no doubt that you can keep him in line. With me and Alex? Oh, nothing to report on that front. I didn’t even see him on set yesterday. [knocking on door] Well, it’s probably for the best. Like I told you, Alex just wants to be friends, and I am totally fine with that. [soft dramatic music]

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

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Jada, I have to go. There is someone at my door. Right, right. Yeah, talk soon.

I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to interrupt.

No, it’s okay. Come on in.

Thank you. [sighs]

Uh, Jada was just giving me an update on Rafe. He is home from the hospital.

Really? That’s great news.

I know, right? [chuckles] So what brings you by?

I just thought maybe you’d like a latte. I grabbed one for myself, and I figured to maybe bring one by for my buddy next door– pumpkin spice.

Oh, my favorite.

Yeah.

How nice to live across the hall from a man who can anticipate my needs.

Well, I just know how much we both appreciate our morning caffeine fix, so– sorry, I’m a little sweaty. I, uh, hit the gym this morning. I was trying to, you know, get the endorphins going, trying to work off some of these nerves.

Oh. Why? Are you shooting today?

Yes, I am. Big love scene with Chanel.

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Here you go.

Thanks.

Mm-hmm. So you were yelling “stop it” in your sleep. Bad dream, I assume?

Yeah, yeah.

Wanna tell me about it?

Not really.

Oh, come on. [tense music]

Fine. Uh… it was about you and Alex.

Okay.

Yeah, yeah. He got into bed with us, said it was time to tape your sex scene. He started making out with you while I watched.

Oh, ugh. Johnny, I’m so sorry you had that dream. But I guess it kind of makes sense since you’re going to be directing our love scene today.

Right. And look, Chanel, I know that–that you’ve been a little upset with me for my jealousy issues. And I also know that I can’t let my own irrational feelings get in the way of me doing my job. Hey, it’s just that when I see you guys together like I did at the photo shoot, it– it brings back these images to me of you and him actually together. Like, for real.

Okay, Johnny, I keep telling you this, but this time, could you please just try and believe me, okay?

Yes.

Okay. I’m gonna tell you this one more time. And I hope that this is the last time that I have to tell you. Alex and I– there are no feelings, okay? I have no feelings for Alex. That time that he and I and Allie were together– that is in the past. And unlike you, I never think about that anymore, okay? He and I are just co-workers now and friends.

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Friends?

I thought we were friends, Leo. At least we were– we were “Drag Race” buddies.

We still are. In fact, I just loaded up on pork rinds for our next “Drag Race” binge.

You know what? You can forget about any of those. I’m–I’m–swearing off pork rinds. I think they’re leaving me bloated.

They are. What about jelly beans or plant-based jerky?

Ugh, yuck!

Okay, look, Hattie, I know that you’re upset.

Upset? Upset? My so-called friend writes me off the show I was starring in? That show was gonna get me a Daytime Emmy.

But I didn’t write you off. It wasn’t me.

Oh, because I thought you were the head writer.

Look, I’m just a hired gun.

Oh, that shot me in the back.

No, no, it wasn’t my call. The producers are the ones who make those decisions. Look, I would have loved for Charlemagne Delacroix to remain on the show. She is an amazing character to write. In fact, I am in full-blown mourning over her impending death.

Yeah, well, tell your problems to somebody else. I’m the one who’s kicking the bucket without any notice at all.

Okay, that was not my call, either. I wanted to tell you, Hattie. I did.

Why didn’t you?

Because–

Why didn’t you?

Because… Abe and Kate were worried that if you knew about being fired, you would leave the set without finishing your scenes, and then we’d all be screwed and out of work.

Oh. Out of work, just like me. I kind of like the sound of that. [bright acoustic music]

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Okay. [chuckles] Okay, maybe I went a little overboard saying you saved my life because it was actually Kassandra’s life you saved. It’s just that I feel like she’s such a part of me now, you know? And when I heard that Kassandra was buying the farm, well, Bonnie Kiriakis– she was putting down the down payment. And I know it sounds a little wackadoodle, but I swear to God, it’s the truth. It’s like Kassandra and me– we were definitely separated at birth, you know?

Yeah, right.

I read the script, and I saw that I was gonna be a goner– especially the way too. It was so creepy. It was flesh-eating disease. Ugh! But now none of that matters because my hunky son brought me that miracle cure. Thank God. [chuckles] And now Hattie’s gonna get the ax instead. Speaking of which, um– [clears throat] Now that Charlemagne is dead, I mean, um, like, all her stuff’s gonna be up for grabs, right? [light jazzy music]

Her stuff?

Well, yeah, like her clothes. Oh, and, um, her mansion. Oh, you know what? I know. Kassandra could buy Charlemagne’s mansion from her grief-stricken husband. Oh, no, better yet, I could get the grief-stricken husband. Yeah, see, he could be all sad and lonely. And then Kassandra could come along and make him realize that she was his type more so than Charlemagne ever was, or something like that. And then she would make him forget about his nasty, dead wife. And they would live happily ever after, right? It’s good, right? I know it’s good. I should pitch this to Leo, right? Right? Am I right? I’m right, right? Oh, come on, right?

Better yet, forget about Charlemagne’s sloppy seconds. I could marry Thrust. And then I would be heir to the Manning fortune, and I could run Manning Enterprises!

Okay. Just hold on, madam CEO, because you are not going to be controlling anything anytime soon. You are not going to be marrying Thrust. You are not going to be getting Charlemagne’s mansion or her gowns, which you would just turn into matching outfits for you and your Schnauzer.

But Muffy is a Shi Tzu.

Muffy is Kassandra’s off-camera dog. No one’s ever seen Muffy. No one cares what breed she is. So you, my dear, need to listen up. “Body & Soul” is an ensemble production. When Hattie didn’t respect that, we had no choice but to buy her a one-way ticket to soap opera heaven.

Well, don’t you think Charlemagne actually went to someplace a little hotter?

Either way, I’m sure she would love to have Kassandra join her there. [tense jazzy music]

Got it. [chuckles] No, really, I’m just a– I got–I mean, uh, “Body & Soul” is not a one-star vehicle. And I just, ah, went a little overboard. I’m really sorry. I’m sorry.

It’s okay, Bonnie.

[clears throat]

Just remember, now and into the future, that “Body & Soul” has no stars. We all–we all work together in harmony.

With a modicum of humility.

Oh, of course. No, I got it. I got it. I would never want to be like Hattie. I mean, she doesn’t even know the meaning of the word humility– or modicum. [chuckles] [clears throat] Actually, I don’t know the meaning of modicum either, but I’m guessing it means a little.

It does. Kind of. But I think we should aim for more than a little.

I promise. I will. [chuckles] Again, I–[stammers] Although I was thinking, you know, now that Hattie is uh, gone, I’m sure you have a little extra cash, and I thought maybe I could have a little raise. Oh, or maybe not. [chuckles] I know. It’ll be fine. So I know you guys got a lot of work to do, so I’m gonna leave you at it. And, uh, enjoy the fruit. It’s fabulous. You’re fabulous. I’m just gonna head on out. Sayonara. See you later. Love you all. Toodles! [door shuts]

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So they wrote you in another scene for today.

Yeah, the producers were apparently impressed with my performance yesterday. I mean, who knew I was a gifted thespian, right?

Well, you are obviously a man of many talents.

Well, I won’t give up my day job just yet, but since we’re talking about my budding acting career, Kayla, if you have any influence with the BS producers, maybe you can let them know I wouldn’t be adverse to a romantic interest, maybe a love scene or two. Yeah.

So you’re shooting your love scene with Chanel today?

Mm-hmm.

I thought you were talking to Kate about putting it off.

Yeah. And we did talk to her, but apparently there’s been too many actors asking for so many script changes that now Kate is afraid to ask Leo to do any more rewrites. So unfortunately, the scene cannot be postponed. And it’s a go.

Hmm. You must be disappointed.

I am disappointed. I mean, like I said, it’s just happening too soon. Faith and Arrow’s character shouldn’t be sleeping together this fast. It’s like rushing the whole story, you know?

Yeah. No, I get why you think that.

Yeah.

Well, how do you feel playing opposite Chanel in general? I mean, since you two don’t seem to get along, right?

Uh, actually, it’s not that much of an issue anymore. Chanel and I–we just decided to call a truce. And we thought that it would be best if now that we’re working together, we, you know, just try and start fresh.

Well, that’s very mature of you.

I know. Thank you.

Yeah. [laughs]

Thank you. And now that this whole huge love scene is happening today, I’m just praying that we can get through it without any problems.

Well, I’m sure you’ll be fine, since, obviously, you and Chanel have worked things out.

Yeah.

But how does Johnny feel about all this? [tense music]

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I–I thought you and Alex couldn’t stand each other. Now all of a sudden, you’re friends?

Okay, what’s so shocking about that? I mean, we obviously have to work together, so we decided that it would make things a little less awkward if we just got along.

Okay. Okay. Yeah, you know what? You’re right. You’re right. The less backstage drama, the better.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Yeah, there’s gonna be enough drama on screen.

Right.

Mm-hmm.

You know what? Speaking of which, we should probably get a move on. I don’t want to be late for rehearsals.

Yeah, yeah. I got to run, too, because Alex and I are gonna run those hospital scenes before we get started.

Hospital scenes? I thought–I thought all the hospital scenes were between, uh, Alex– I mean, uh, Arrow and his mom.

Yeah, it starts with the mom in the bed. And then Faith and Arrow end up–

Oh, no, right. Yep, yep, got it. How could I forget? Um, well, that’s great. I–I need to get to set anyway because we’re shooting Charlemagne’s death scenes first, which I have a feeling is going to be a little tricky.

[chuckles]

The way I see it, Leo, is that you are an accomplice after the fact of getting my character killed off.

What? How’s that?

How’s that? You know exactly how that is. Look, I’m just feeling kind of tricked and duped, you know, because I thought–you know, when I read the script, I thought that Bonnie was the one being killed off.

That’s because I thought it would be more of a shock to the audience. And we both know that shocking the audience equals a rise in ratings if they thought that Kassandra was not long for the world, only to have Charlemagne give up the ghost instead.

Well, that’s very clever of you and very hurtful, Leo. I mean, you killed me off before I even had a chance to have a week under contract. And, I mean, I was– I was kind of thinking that maybe I would– I would get a Daytime Emmy nomination, at least have a fan club started. You– Do you know how that makes me feel? [sobs]

I’m really sorry, Hattie. I am. I hate that things turned out this way. But, um– look on the bright side.

The bright side? You mean that I don’t have a job, and I’m a loser?

Oh, come on. Don’t talk like that. You are a winner, Hattie. You’re a total babe. You are charming and spirited. And even when you are bloated on pork rinds, you manage to be a whole lot of fun.

Well, right–right now, what I am is– I’m a whole lot of miffed.

I get that. Believe me, I do. But to quote the sagacious Roman Brady, “It is called show business, not show friendship.” So even though we’re not gonna be working together anymore, I really hope we can still hang out.

Let me think. No. No. I don’t want to watch the drag show with you anymore. And I don’t want to eat pork rinds with you anymore. I just–I just– I want–if you see me coming down the street, I want you to go the other way. Because if you don’t, Leo, I. Will. End. You. [scoffs] [bright acoustic music]

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Hey, I’m hoping Johnny will be cool with, you know, directing my love scene with Chanel. And I even suggested to the guy that if he feels uncomfortable, maybe we could hire another director to shoot just those scenes.

And he didn’t go for that idea?

No, no. He wants to prove that he’s Mr. Professional.

Right. Well, good for him. And I hope it all works out.

Yeah, fingers crossed. Anyway, I should probably go get cleaned up. I really don’t wanna make Chanel work too hard at trying to act like she’s attracted to me.

We certainly wouldn’t want that. [chuckles]

Right. I’ll see you.

Hey, do you want a ride to set?

No, you don’t have to do that.

Oh, consider it a thank-you for the latte.

All right, then. Fair enough. I’ll be back in a little bit. I really do need a shower.

Yeah. [chuckles] I could use a cold shower myself. Hmm.

Hey, Leo. I’m glad you’re here. I was just reading over your long story. And unfortunately, we don’t have the budget for a shark tank. We’re gonna have to scale down. How do you feel about goldfish bowl?

That’s fine. [tense music]

I was expecting a fight. Something wrong?

I’m just hating on myself, feeling like a bad friend and a rotten, insubstantial person in general, confirming everything my mother thinks about me, even though she’s all of those things, which is probably why I’m this way since she passed down half of her putrid DNA to me.

Okay, do you think you could just possibly tell me what you’re upset about?

I ran into Hattie. She blames me for killing her off, even though I said it was your and Abe’s idea.

Oh. Well, thanks for that.

And I get the feeling that Hattie has a PhD in grudge holding. And she can be spiteful and vindictive. Well, it’s more than a feeling. Her last words to me were, “You better watch out because I will get you.”

Whoa. [chuckles] Well, I’m sure at some point she’ll calm down.

Yeah, maybe when we’re all killed off in real life, like at the turn of the nd century.

Oh, come on. Really? It’ll be sooner than that. I’ll tell you what. They are about to tape the death scene as we speak. Do you wanna watch it on the monitor?

[sighs] No, I’m too verklempt to even think about it.

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Okay, everyone, we are shooting item today. Abe, I wasn’t expecting to see you on set today.

Yeah, well, you know, I thought it would be best to have one of the producers here on set for Hattie’s death scene.

Hmm.

Just in case.

Right. Yeah, good call.

Mm.

Okay. Can I please get background set, and I need a Dr. Lamoray.

Blake Lamoray, M.D., at your service.

Fantastic. You’re gonna be over there. And, Kassandra, you are also gonna be over there. Now, we just need a Charlemagne. [ominous music] Charlemagne? Charlemagne?

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Charlemagne. Charlemagne. Where are you?

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[winces]

Chanel. Chanel, are you all right?

Uh, no, not really. I think I threw my back out.

Oh, well, here, let me check it out. Oh, dear.

[winces]

What happened?

Uh, I was, um– I came over to go to the hospital with Johnny. And when we got there, I was supposed to rehearse with Alex, but I had a little bit of time, so I decided to stop by Sweet Bits and check in.

Well, did you lift anything heavy?

No, I wish. Then I’d feel a little less stupid. I was cutting through the park on my way back to the hospital. And I bent down to tie my shoe. And then I just– I felt this nasty twinge in my back.

I don’t think it’s anything serious. I think you might have pulled a muscle.

Ah. That’s good because I have to get to set. I have a big scene with Alex. [groans]

You know what? I think what you need to do is rest a little bit, okay? Last I checked, you have some time before the scene, okay? [suspenseful jazz music]

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Thanks for giving me a ride. Now I can get in that extra rehearsal time with Chanel.

Not a problem. And I will go check and see what they’re shooting now.

All right. I’ll see you. Oh, damn. [sighs]

What is it?

Chanel’s running late. Damn it. Oh, my God, I just wanted to run through our scenes a few times. That way, I was off book before blocking, you know? I don’t suppose you’d wanna run some lines with me?

Uh, sure. I mean, production probably doesn’t need me right this minute, so yeah. I, um–I don’t have a script, though.

That’s all right. Take mine. I’m supposed to have these all memorized by now, anyway.

Um, okay, so start–

You’re gonna start right here where Faith says–

“Oh, Arrow, I just heard the news about your mother.”

Yeah.

Mm-hmm. Okay.

All right, let’s do this.

Hey, have either of you seen Hattie Adams?

No.

Mm-mm.

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Could Hattie have just left?

No idea.

Talk about unprofessional.

Okay, Hattie’s not in her dressing room, and no one in the green room has seen her either.

Well, that’s just what I was afraid of. So how are we going to shoot Hattie’s death without Hattie?

Did I hear my name? Geez, this place is like a maze. Anybody ever thought that maybe they could– they could paint each floor a different color?

Yeah, we’ll take that under advisement.

Okay, great. Everyone, we have our Charlemagne. So let’s–let’s–let’s go. [soft tense music]

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Would you stop looking at me like that? For Pete sakes, it’s not like I asked them to kill you off. Not that you weren’t thrilled that they were willing to kill off Kassandra in a miserable death so you could be the star of the show.

Can we can just get this show going, please?

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You know, these scenes that they’re shooting today were really, really well written, Leo.

[sighs] Yeah. Well, as horrible as Hattie feels about being written off and as rotten as I feel that she now hates me with a vengeance, at least she’s going out with a bang.

Yeah, pretty dramatic exit.

It sure is. And I would love to take credit for the idea, but I can’t. See, I knew that I had to come up with a fitting ending for one of Pineview’s leading ladies, but we’re so pressed for time that I remembered how they got rid of a very memorable character on “L.A. Law.” [intriguing music]

And…action.

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Kassandra.

Charlemagne.

I must say, then, in all the years of wishing each other dead… I do–I do celebrate your survival.

You and me both. And I must say that I do admire your generosity of spirit, Charlemagne, but even more so the medical prowess of Dr. Lamoray here, who administered the miracle serum that saved my life.

Today, we’ve all witnessed a miracle.

Yes, of course, we all agree with that. I was wondering–since you’ve been fortunate enough to have a second chance, I was wondering if perhaps you and I could have a second chance.

What are you saying, Charlemagne?

Well, I’m wondering, Kassandra, if you and I could wipe the slate clean.

Well, I think that’s a brilliant idea. Truce? Truce?

Truce.

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Uh, okay, Hattie. Go ahead and press the button to the elevator now.

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So there was this character in “L.A. Law.” Her name was Rosalind Shays. And she’s just, you know, standing there and talking to Leland, turns to get on the elevator, and splat.

Whoa.

Yeah, that was the end of that. [ominous music] [elevator dings]

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Okay, Hattie, now you–you turn. You wave to Kassandra and step in. Hattie, go on. Step into the elevator.

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Any better?

Not really. But I don’t wanna hold up production, so I need to get to the hospital.

I agree. But not to the set. I am taking you to the ER.

What about my scenes with Alex?

They can wait. Come on, doctor’s orders. Let’s go. Nice and easy. Nice and easy.

[sighs]

Okay. Okay. [soft dramatic music]

All right, Steph, that’s your cue.

Arrow, I just heard the news about your mother. Oh, no. Am I too late? Is Kassandra…dead?

No. My mother is right down the hall right now getting a life-saving serum made from a begonia that I found in the jungles of Iguaza.

What?

Against all odds, I brought back a flower that can cure my mother’s disease and save her life.

Oh, Arrow, how heroic, how brave.

It’s a miracle. I thought I was gonna lose my precious mother, but she’s gonna live, Faith.

Oh, thank God.

And all this has just made me realize… life is short. [sultry music] Our time here on Earth is precious.

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What are you saying, Arrow?

I’m saying that if you’ve found the person that you love, you mustn’t squander… a single second of that precious time.

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Wow. [panting] This is gonna be some love scene, huh?

Yeah, it is.

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[moans]

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Hattie, you need to get onto the elevator.

I can’t.

Why not?

Well, there’s–there’s no– there’s no elevator there to get onto.

Yeah, that’s the point. You’re supposed to fall down the shaft.

Well, that’s easy for you to say. I’m the one taking the great leap into the beyond.

Hattie, it’s perfectly safe. It’s only three feet deep. And you have an air mattress to fall on. Two, two. [soft dramatic music]

That’s not it.

What is it?

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I’d–it’s just– it’s just that I don’t– I don’t wanna die.

An elevator shaft. I thought I remembered that.

Yeah, I’m not the first person to pay homage to that scene. In the ‘s, there was a sitcom. I can’t remember the name of it. Anyway, there was an actor on that show, and he didn’t want to get on the elevator because he knew he was being killed off, just like Hattie.

But come on, Hattie, you can do this, okay? You’re a professional actor.

Yes. Yes, I am. I–I am a professional actor.

Okay, then. So let’s just, uh–we’ll take it back from the handshake and maybe try it this time a little less gripping, okay?

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[clears throat] Okay. And action.

Kassandra, why don’t you come with me?

What?

Come with me. I–I’d like to buy you a drink, or two, or three to celebrate our truce.

I’m on an IV. [elevator dings]

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Doctor, maybe you should get that elevator because I–I think I heard them paging you to go down one floor.

Um, I’m not gonna do that. I’m gonna stay here and monitor Ms. Lovegood’s vitals. That elevator is just for you.

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Okay, Hattie, get on now. Hattie, that’s your cue.

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No. No. I–I won’t do it.

Cut. Let’s go again.

No, we’re not going again. I’m not doing that again. Look, you can kill off my character if that’s what you wanna do. I can’t stop you from doing that. But my God, I will not help you do it.

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[bright acoustic music]

Bonnie, how’d it go on set today? Did Hattie take the plunge?

No, she refused to do the stunt.

Oh, no. Well, if she didn’t go down the elevator shaft, how did they end the scene?

They didn’t. They had to end early. See, that moody diva just stormed off the set in a huff. Mm-hmm.

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So Hattie just stormed off the set, huh?

Afraid so.

So what are we gonna do?

There they are, my two favorite backstabbers.

Okay, if you’re here for your paycheck, people who break their contract do not get paid.

Why don’t you keep your money? I don’t want anything from you two traitors. In fact, I think I’m gonna blow this one-horse town.

Oh, Hattie.

Really? Really? You’re gonna regret the day you crossed me. [scoffs] I’m gonna make sure you pay for it. I’m gonna make sure that you are–that you are cursed.

Oh, come off it.

And everything that comes along with this production, from the–from the offices to the cast, and the staff, and the crew. Yeah. In fact, I think I’ll even make sure that Pineview goes up in flames. [soft dramatic music]

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[groaning] First day of shooting, and it’s like we’re cursed. I think I’m doing better now, though. Could–could you please help me over to the hospital room set?

No one would expect you to do your scenes in this condition. I’m gonna call Abe and Kate and let them know that you’re gonna call in sick.

What? No.

Yes, I’m gonna give you an anti-inflammatory. You’ll be much better by tomorrow.

But my scene with Alex.

Well, it’s gonna have to wait. I’m sorry. There’s gonna be no love scene today.

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Uh, I don’t think you wanna 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… [tense music] In a steamy love scene for real.

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