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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[gentle music]

Hmm. What’s that wonderful smell?

Good morning, sleepyhead.

What are you cooking, chef?

Haggis with neeps and tatties.

[laughs] I’m sorry, come again?

Turnip and potato mash.

Mmm. So you’re making haggis for brunch. Was your New Year’s resolution to get in touch with your roots?

Well, I figured I’d have to surprise you. I was going to bring you breakfast in bed. I was actually kind of looking forward to that. I mean, I–I would have knocked first. I wouldn’t just presume to barge in there while you were, you know, in bed.

Actually, I– I wouldn’t have minded. You could have done that.

[romantic music]

[clattering]

[door unlocks]

Wendy, hey.

You’re home.

Finally. I’m–I’m really sorry I didn’t make it for New Year’s Eve. I got stuck at the hospital, and then it was a crazy night.

No, no, no, no, no, no. It’s okay. We can make up for it in Hong Kong when we celebrate Lunar New Year together.

[gasps] We are going to have such an amazing time, okay? Checking out all the fireworks and lantern displays. Oh, and I know the best street food stall to get dumplings and nian gao, which you are going to love.

[chuckles] And I’m happy to announce that the police department granted me an open-ended leave of absence.

That’s great.

Yeah, it is. Especially since, you know, I hope to come back someday. Of course, it all depends on my dad’s condition.

Right. Yeah, how is he holding up?

He’s still in rough shape. But luckily my flight leaves tonight, as you know, and then I’ll be there with him and my mom.

And I know they’ll both be so happy to see you.

And I’ll be so happy when I get to welcome you to Hong Kong. Speaking of which, have you made arrangements to take a leave from the hospital and join me soon?

[somber music]

About that. I’m sorry, Wendy. I–I can’t go.

Can’t wait to get you home, buddy.

Okay. I just got a call from the assistant district attorney.

I just got off the phone with the judge. He’s reversed his decision. Your bail has been revoked. I’m sorry, Tate. You’re not going anywhere except back into custody.

No. No, he can’t do that.

Well, unfortunately he can, because judges have a lot of latitude.

What? How can he do–how can he just change his mind? I mean, he just granted bail a half an hour ago.

Okay, okay. I just got to the bottom of it. Apparently EJ convinced the judge that Tate is a flight risk because of the family wealth, access to the jet.

He’s a–

That–that’s not true. It’s not fair.

Justin, EJ probably owns this judge. You know that.

I haven’t heard anything to suggest that. But EJ– as the district attorney, he holds a lot of sway.

Oh my God, this can’t be happening.

Please, can everyone just stop talking and tell me what’s going to happen to me?

[tense music]

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

Victoria is still– oh, thank you. Victoria is still sleeping, yeah?

Yeah, yeah. Once we got settled after her last bottle, she slept through the night. No fever, nothing. She’s–she’s doing so much better.

She’s a trooper.

Yeah, she is. Thank you for letting me stay last night.

Oh, of course. I mean, you know, after the whole fever scare last night, and me stupidly not having any baby amphetamine on hand.

[laughs] Acetaminophen. It’s infant acetaminophen. And it all worked out.

Yeah, because of you. I mean, thank God you’re her mum and a doctor to boot. I mean, if anything, I should be the one thanking you.

[gentle music] Especially since I ruined your New Year’s Eve plans.

Her temperature’s back to normal.

Oh, thank God.

[chuckles] Between the meds and your lullaby.

Oh, well, I doubt it had anything to do with the latter. But she’s feeling better. Maybe you have time to nip over to your party now.

Oh, no. No, I don’t care about the party. I’d much rather be here with my little girl. And you.

[fireworks bursting] I wouldn’t say ruined.

Sarah, I’m, uh– look, I’m sorry. About last night, if I–if I did anything–

[baby crying] I’ll go get her.

Are you sure?

Yeah, yeah. The food’s all ready. Just help yourself. I’ll be right back.

[crying continues] Shh.

But, Tripp, I thought we had already decided. And you were the one who wanted to go with me.

I know, but that was all before last night.

What happened last night?

Holly Jonas was brought into the hospital.

Nicole’s daughter?

She OD’d at the Bistro. She was found on the loading dock apparently, barely alive.

My God. Is she going to be okay?

It’s too soon to tell. But this isn’t exactly about Holly.

What is it about, then?

[tense music]

Well, when I got off duty, I went over to check on Mom to make sure she was okay.

And how’s she doing?

[sighs] I don’t know. She’s acting really strange.

Well, that’s understandable, isn’t it? I mean, it must have been traumatic for her to have someone OD on her watch.

No, this is more than that. I–I know my mom. I know when something’s not right. When she encouraged me to go with you to Hong Kong, I– I had this sinking feeling that there was something up with her.

Like what?

I don’t know exactly. I mean, I just think there’s something going on that she doesn’t want me to know about, because she was way too eager to have me , miles away on another continent.

Yeah. I don’t know your mom all that well, but that does seem to be out of character for her.

Yeah, it is. You know, because my mom is all about wanting to be close to me, you know, because I’m her only child now that my brother Charlie’s gone, but it’s her way of making up for lost time. You know my mom used to be in the mob.

Yeah, I do know that. Wait, you don’t think–

I don’t want to think anything but that she’s telling me the truth. And she adamantly denied being involved with drugs.

But you don’t believe her, do you?

No, I don’t.

Son, don’t worry about it. We’re–we’re not going to give up. We’re never going to give up, okay? We’ll figure something out.

They can’t do this. They can’t send my child to jail.

No, no. It’ll be juvenile hall, Theresa, not jail. Look, we will explore our options and fight for the best outcome.

What options? What options do we have? I mean, can we go to the judge and say that EJ is clearly a conflict of interest? I mean, this is a personal vendetta. That’s all this is.

The first thing we do, we file an appeal. And I will do that immediately. And then we will explore every avenue to challenge this decision.

Well, how about if I just put up times the bail that was set? Do you think maybe that would convince him to reconsider?

No. The legal system doesn’t work like that, Alex.

Well, can’t you make it work that way? You’ve been doing this a long time. You know the judges. Make it happen.

Oh, a pleasant afternoon to you all.

You son of a bitch!

No! Hey. Let’s not make this worse, okay, Brady?

Why are you doing this? Why are you doing this to my son?

[dramatic music]

Maybe you should get some sleep.

And miss you leaving? No way. No, I’ve been up hours. What’s a few more?

So… you think your mom’s back in the game, huh?

I don’t want to think that, but too many things don’t add up. Or maybe they do.

What do you mean? How so?

Well, for starters, she suddenly breaks things off with Harris, right? And then she kills Gil dead right here in this very apartment just before. And then out of nowhere, she’s managing the Bistro with Stefan DiMera?

And have you confronted her about all this?

Of course, but she’s got an answer for everything, you know? It’s like she’s prepared. Too prepared.

Right. And I understand why you’re so worried, Tripp, especially given your mom’s history.

Now that Harris isn’t in her life anymore–

She needs you. Now more than ever, whether or not she’ll admit it. And so without you here, who will take care of her?

That’s the burning question. This hurts just so much more because you’re being so understanding, which I love you for.

Because I know you and I love you.

I am so sorry, Wendy. I truly am. All of this is so unfair.

You know, I– I won’t say I’m not disappointed, Tripp. But family is obviously very important to you, and I respect you for that. You know, just like I feel like I have to take care of my parents now. I know you feel the same way about your mom.

[somber music] It’s just, now we have another issue.

Yeah. Yeah, I know. What does this mean for us?

Oh, you really enjoyed that, huh?

Yeah, can’t you tell? I cleaned my plate.

[chuckles] Well, just wait till our little Victoria gets a taste of her granny’s “skons.” She’s going to love them.

I’m sorry, what?

[laughs] Say that again.

What, “skons?”

Do you mean scones?

Some Scottish people pronounce it differently. Like John, gone, “skon.”

[chuckles]

Wow. It’s amazing. After all this time that we have known each other, I don’t think I’ve ever heard you say the word “scone.” “Skon.” It’s scone.

[laughs] I–you know, I do admit that I hope that she gets your accent.

Really? Why?

Because it’s– it’s charming, and I love it. And she is half-Scottish.

Mm, she is. But I don’t know, I was kind of hoping she’d take more after your side of the family.

Why is that?

Because I think the world of you, and of Maggie. And I happen to find your American accent very charming. In fact, I like everything about you, truth be told.

[gentle music]

Well, thanks.

[laughs] I–I should get dressed and pack up all of Victoria’s things. It is my night with her, as you know.

Right. How could I forget?

So I’ll be out of your hair in a jiffy, give you your apartment back.

[door closes]

Brady!

Brady!

Brady, don’t do it! Don’t. Don’t! It’s just going to make things worse for Tate.

Oh, let him go, Commissioner. I’m curious to see how far he’s willing to take it. Assaulting the district attorney? Perhaps some father-son time in jail would be a wonderful bonding experience.

Brady, no, no, no, no. We need you here with us.

Don’t make things worse.

I don’t think things could get worse.

Oh, I beg to differ, Theresa. Things can definitely get worse. Look at my family. Look at my wife, Nicole, broken at Holly’s bedside, very possibly about to lose another child. An innocent girl fighting for her life because she was influenced– probably pressured– into taking potentially lethal drugs by the amoral, entitled son of drug addicts.

That’s not– that’s not what happened. I told her not to do it. I told her it was a bad idea, but she didn’t listen to me!

Save it, son. Tate is nearly of age, and he has committed a serious crime that’s resulted in the grievous bodily injury of my stepdaughter.

You have no proof of that. What happened to being innocent until proven guilty?

Tate will be charged as an adult and held here at the local Salem jail with the other prisoners.

[tense music]

EJ, you can’t charge Tate as an adult for possession. The law doesn’t support that.

I’m well aware of the law, Justin. How about manslaughter or attempted murder for peddling a deadly batch of drugs that’s killing kids, and might have killed my stepdaughter?

He’s only . He can’t do this, can he?

I’m afraid he can. The district attorney can charge a minor as an adult if the crime is fitting.

EJ, please. EJ, he’s–he’s just a child. I mean, you’re a parent too. Can–can you just please have some compassion?

Theresa, I told you we should get another lawyer.

[scoffs] Justin should have changed the venue.

Alex, you are out of your element. You can’t change the venue until there’s a trial.

Well, the least you could have done was found a judge who wasn’t under EJ’s thumb.

Excuse me? What did you just say?

You heard me.

If you’re going to make an accusation, make it to my face.

How about I rearrange your face instead?

Oh, so now you’re threatening the DA while surrounded by cops. Brilliant.

I’m not scared of you, EJ. You don’t think the Kiriakises have friends in high places?

Stop! Everybody stop. Mom. Mom, I beg you, please, please don’t let them send me to jail. I–I can’t.

[somber music]

I know.

[sighs] I wish there was a way I could just stay here in Salem. You know, be here for you and your mom. But, as you know, my parents need me in Hong Kong. I feel like I have to go. I–

I get that, okay? Hey, they just lost their son, and you feel the responsibility to help them through that.

Yeah, I do.

And like I said, I totally understand. We need to talk about what happens next. I mean, are we going to try the long-distance thing?

Well, yeah. But it’s a really long distance, so it won’t be easy.

Right. I mean, it’s obviously, you know, too long to just spend weekends together here or there. But I mean, we can still talk and text, video calls. And then when there is more than a weekend we both have free, we can definitely visit each other.

Yeah, right. No, that all sounds nice and doable. I mean, making all these plans while we’re still in the same room. But we both once I leave and we’re separated by oceans, it won’t be the same.

Yeah, I guess it won’t be.

And, Tripp, I care about you so much, and I just want you to be happy. So I don’t want to stand in your way if you meet someone else, okay? I don’t–I don’t expect you to wait for me. I mean that.

I… I understand. I wouldn’t want you waiting for me, either.

I can’t believe we’re actually saying goodbye.

Look at me in my walk-of-shame outfit. Not that there’s anything to be ashamed of, just that your neighbors might talk.

Oh, my neighbors are terribly unfriendly. Whenever they pass me in the hall, they just look right through me. So I can’t imagine they’ll pay you any attention.

Ah. As much as I do love attention, I’m going to count on that.

And I have to say, if I may, that your walk-of-shame outfit is very becoming. Not that I’ve ever seen you look anything but beautiful, no matter what you wear or don’t wear.

[sultry music]

Well, um, thank you. Victoria’s diaper bag is all packed up. So as soon as she wakes up, I will head out. And in the meantime, I should help you with the dishes, because you’ve cooked.

Oh, no, stop. Don’t worry about that.

No, I don’t mind. Like I said–

Sarah, please, will you just forget about the dishes?

Okay. Is there something wrong?

No, it’s– earlier, when I was putting Victoria down, I– well, I couldn’t help but think that now that Chloe’s moved out, that there is, uh– there’s a spare room.

Right. Yeah, for Victoria. You–you’re making it into a nursery.

I am, yes. But you’ll notice that there is a regular bed in there too. I know you know, because you slept in it last night. I assume it was comfortable?

It was, yeah.

So I wonder–

[laughs]

If maybe it’s possible, if you would even consider–

Con–consider what?

Moving in here permanently, with our daughter.

You know, I can’t even imagine not having you in my life.

[gentle music] You’ve been my rock, my support. I don’t think I could have even survived my brother’s death without you. Not to mention you make me laugh, and I do love your shrimp tacos.

Well, you make me laugh too. I’m so impressed by your mind, how smart you are, how hard you work and do whatever you do. Just being around you lifts my spirits.

Even when I’m whiny and sad and sorry for myself?

You are never any of the above. You are brave and kind. You’ve taught me to believe in love again.

Xander, I– I don’t know what to say.

Say yes. Move in with me, with us.

[soft dramatic music]

I mean, sharing custody is hard. I miss her so much when we are apart.

Sarah, I totally agree. And come on, it has to be better for our little girl to have a permanent home rather than bouncing back and forth between two places all the time.

No, it would. It–it definitely would. But you know, uh, Konstantin is staying with my mom until his ankle is healed and he can leave town. And I like the guy, but I don’t exactly trust him, so I don’t know how I’d feel about my mom being alone with him all the time.

I mean, Maggie’s not really alone. There’s lots of people still live at the Kiriakis mansion. Henderson’s always there. It’s a–it’s a busy house. Plus, how can you keep an eye on your mum if you’re spending a good chunk of your day at the hospital?

That’s true. But maybe she could just volunteer more, you know, at the hospital. I mean–

Or maybe you could trust that she’s a big girl, and she can take care of herself. Unless–

Unless what?

Sarah, are you just looking for a reason to say no?

Please. Please don’t let them take me, Mom. Please.

Just please give me a minute. I need to speak to my son.

Look at me. Look at me. It’s going to be okay. We’re going to get you out of here as soon as possible.

I’m scared.

I know. Don’t be scared. You don’t have to be scared because you didn’t do anything wrong.

No. We know you’re innocent, and we are going to fight like hell to prove it. Don’t you worry.

[tense music]

Even if the drugs weren’t yours, Tate, the fact remains that you didn’t call when you found Holly, and that could mean the difference between whether she pulls through this or not.

I’m sorry. I’m–I’m so sorry.

Mm. Oh, it’s a little too late for sorry.

Okay. Maybe I am looking for a reason to not move in. It’s just, I think you can understand how complicated this is for me. You know, how I might feel conflicted about us living together.

Obviously I– but Sarah, let’s not ignore the -ton elephant in the room any longer. We kissed last night, and we haven’t talked about it. Sarah, are you worried that I only asked you to move in with me in the hope that maybe eventually we would sleep together?

[tense music]

Okay. Honestly, you know, our emotions were heightened. We were both worried that Victoria might be sick. And it was New Year’s Eve, and we did– we got caught up in the fireworks, and the celebratory feeling. And it was just–it happened in the heat of the moment.

That’s true.

Yeah.

But it’s also true that I’ve wanted to kiss you for a long time.

Well–

Well, what?

I wanted to kiss you too.

I can tell.

[laughs] Look, Xander, that kiss– it was– It was amazing. Yeah, all of our kisses are amazing. I’m just– I’m scared of going too fast and falling just madly in love with you again, and regretting it.

[sighs] So… guess my– my car should be here soon.

What? Oh, you shouldn’t have ordered a car. Cancel it. I’ll take you to the airport. We should be together till the very last minute.

Tripp, I don’t think it would be a very good idea for us to go together to the airport. I think it would just make it harder for us to say goodbye.

Yeah, but I want to take you.

Please, I’d rather you didn’t.

[somber music]

Okay. I understand.

I’m going to go freshen up before I go.

[phone beeps] Okay, my car is here a bit early, actually.

No, let me.

[crying]

[phone rings]

This is a nightmare. I mean, my son is innocent. And not just innocent, he is a good and caring person. He would never willingly hurt somebody, let alone somebody that he cares about.

Theresa, it’s going to be okay.

I don’t know if I can believe that. I mean, look–look– look at his eyes. Look at EJ’s eyes. I don’t see a husband who is grieving the loss of a child, or a man who is dying inside for his wife, because her daughter is suffering. I just– I just see bitterness and hatred.

[tense music]

Tate, we need to get you out of that suit. Officer Kelsey will help you with that.

I’ll go with Tate, make sure he’s taken care of.

Good. Counselor, a word?

Of course, Commissioner. Lead the way.

You know what, Alex? You were right. I should have listened to you. We should have gotten another lawyer.

Make this quick. I don’t want to miss the boy being hauled away in cuffs.

What the hell is the matter with you? Why are you doing this?

You can’t figure it out? I mean, as someone who was in Holly’s life at one time, I would think you and I would be on the same side of this, Hernandez.

On the same side?

Yes. –

[chuckles] When the hell was I ever on the same side with you on anything?

[tense music] I mean, for God’s sake. Okay, let’s say Tate did give Holly those drugs. He’s just a kid. He’s a kid who never meant for any of this to happen. Besides which, Holly took those drugs willingly.

That is a baseless assumption. Tate could have put them in her drink for all we know.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, sure. Well, soon we will know a lot more, because I’m going to go to the high school, and I’m going to interview eyewitnesses, and then we will get a clear picture as to what was going on with Holly. Maybe some things that you don’t even know about, but perhaps I should just share that with Nicole.

Stay away from my wife, and don’t you dare try and make the victim the criminal here.

All I am trying to do is to get you to see the reality of this tragedy! I mean, my God. Holly Jonas is in a coma. Her mother is in agony. And all you can do is lash out at this poor kid who’s already horrified and traumatized? You’re trying to make his pain worse. Does that make you feel good, EJ? Is it lifting your spirits?

This conversation is over.

Okay. Well, think about this, then. Think about Johnny when he was Tate’s age. Imagine if someone was doing what you are doing to Tate to him. How would that make you feel? Yeah, it’d make you go nuts. Think about it, EJ.

[dramatic music]

Sarah, if you moved in here with me, if you agreed to, we’d be roommates and co-parents. And I promise I would– I’d be a proper gentleman. I mean, I would respect your boundaries. That’s the modern way of putting it, right?

It is, yeah. It is.

And I’m sure that you would respect mine.

Your boundaries?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, okay. Well, uh, what are they?

Well, let’s see. You should never, ever–

Oh.

Eat something from the fridge that I was saving for myself.

Ah. Yeah, okay. Any other boundaries?

Yes.

Oh.

Actually a very important one. You should– I would prefer it if you did not–

Mm-hmm.

Put my phone or tablet or laptop somewhere where I can’t find it. You know, in an effort to straighten up.

Yeah, no. I get that. I get that one, yeah.

So how about you? What are your boundaries?

Oh, man. Just too many to state right now, so I’ll probably just make a list, or some sort of a spreadsheet.

Oh, a spreadsheet. Yeah, that’d be helpful.

I think it would be, yeah.

So what’s your answer?

[gentle music]

I’d be willing to give it a shot, I guess. I mean, I would.

[laughs]

I was really hoping you would say that.

[keys jangle] Sarah, welcome to your new home.

Did you have these in your pocket the whole time?

[both laugh] You’re quiet.

[sighs] Tripp… I have to go. It’s time.

I know.

[somber music] God, I’m gonna miss you so much.

[sighs] I love you.

I love you too. Always.

[sobs]

[exhales]

Hey. Look at me. Hey. We have to have– we have to have faith that Holly is going to wake up, okay? And she’s going to make everything okay. She’s going to set things right.

We will do everything in our power to prove your innocence. We are going to fight this, Tate.

[tense music]

I never meant for any of this to happen.

Of course you didn’t.

I know.

Of course you didn’t.

Buddy, buddy, you are innocent. You’re innocent. And until we prove it– we will prove it. And we’re going to get you home as soon as we can, okay?

Come here. We love you. We love you so much, Tate.

Tate, I– I’m sorry.

Hey. I’m sorry to say, but it’s time for Tate to come with me.

We wouldn’t want to keep your new cellmates waiting, now would we?

You are a monster. I swear, if anything happens to my son–

All right, Theresa. Let’s not give him any more ammunition, okay? This guy’s not worth it.

Come here. You stay strong, all right? I’m going to move heaven and earth to get you out of here, you hear me?

[handcuffs jangling]

Come on. Tate, I’m sorry, but it’s protocol for the transfer down to the jail.

Okay.

Okay. Let’s go.

EJ… this isn’t over. Not by a long shot.

[dramatic music]

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[dramatic music]

Good morning, beautiful.

Good morning.

[sighs] I missed this.

Yeah, me too.

You know, it’s–it’s crazy. There’s a part of me that feels like I never left here.

Maybe our hearts have been here the whole time.

Yeah, maybe.

I’ll have to thank your mom for banning you from coming home last night.

Oh, my God, that was a surprise.

I was more than happy to offer you refuge in my home… and in my bed.

You know, last night, that was a first for me.

It was not.

Not that part.

[giggles] The other thing.

Oh, right.

Mm-hmm.

Yes, the–the other thing.

Hmm.

Mmm.

Oh.

[chuckles] What smells so–so good?

[both chuckle] Oh, turkey sausage, fried eggs and tomatoes, Texas toast. All my favorites. You remembered.

Just made what was in the refrigerator.

Oh. Well, it all looks delicious.

Well. Uh, Paulina… I’m sorry.

Oh, no, you don’t need to be sorry. It isn’t your fault that you don’t– you don’t remember anything.

No, I mean I’m sorry about last night.

Thank you so much for–for coming. I’m–I’m really sorry to have called you on a holiday. I’m just so terrified for Tate.

Don’t apologize. I’m available – for family. And I know Alex is very concerned about both of you.

Yeah, I really appreciate that. I didn’t know if things were OK between us. There was a lot of tension at the Christmas dinner, and I know Alex can be a bit of a–

A bit of a thoughtful guy who brings lattes to the woman who kicked him out of the hospital last night.

[upbeat music] I’m sorry I didn’t bring you one, Da– Justin.

No, I’m fine. I’ve already had my morning coffee.

Good. So what are you doing here anyway?

I called him the minute I heard about Tate.

[phone beeps]

Oh, Tate’s arraignment starts at : a.m.

Oh, great, great. Thank you for taking care of that. But you don’t have to stay. You can go now.

I beg your pardon?

Well, I’m sorry to do this, and I say it with all love and respect. But I’ve hired somebody else to represent Tate.

Your mom and I told you to stay as far away from here as possible, Tate.

I was going to, Dad, but I couldn’t let you take the fall for something that you didn’t do.

And I’m not gonna let you take the fall for something that you didn’t do, either, all right? The cops saw you with those pills, Tate.

How many times do I have to tell you? They weren’t mine.

I know that. I know that. But it looks bad. Holly got those pills from somewhere, and the cops saw you and her at the scene. Son, I know you think you can handle this, but you can’t.

[dramatic music] Son, Holly’s stepfather is the DA. He wants blood. Better mine than yours, OK?

Yeah, but I’ll be tried in juvenile court. You won’t. This is my battle, Dad. Let me fight it.

[door clicks open]

Oh, God.

It’s sounding a little tense in here, gentlemen.

Oh. Dad, things are fine.

Got your suit, kid.

Thanks, Grandpa.

Yeah.

What is this, for the arraignment?

I asked him to bring it.

Wow, you just have this all figured out, don’t you? You are so stubborn. You know that?

Boy, beginning to sound like someone else I know.

[sighs]

I need to be kept up on every detail regarding Tate’s arraignment. Is that clear, Commissioner?

Oh, I am well aware of your concerns about this case, EJ.

I mean it, Rafe. This involves the safety of every citizen in Salem.

Yeah, certainly not a personal vendetta.

What was that?

What? I just said I’ll keep you posted. How’s Holly doing?

She had another seizure a little while ago.

Oh, man, I’m sorry to hear that.

She’s stable now. She was–she was with Nicole at the time, and Nicole hasn’t left her side.

Listen to me, EJ. I promise you that I will give you any updates that I get, OK? Go be with your wife. She needs you.

I would, but Nicole has company right now. She’s with Eric.

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

You hired another lawyer?

Family is not what you need right now, Theresa. What you need is a high-powered criminal attorney who is ruthless. And I’m sorry, that is just not your style.

No, no, ruthless is not my style. Facts are my style. Truth is my style. Fighting for what’s right is my style.

Yeah, and that’s all well and good. Nonetheless, I made some phone calls, and needless to say, I have hired somebody, and I have my resources to get Tate the very best. That’s what’s happening.

No, Alex, that is definitely not what is happening.

[sighs]

[tense music]

We can only move forward now, Brady. Tate is going to be arraigned, and we need to focus. We need to remain optimistic for the best possible outcome under the circumstances here, got it?

Yeah.

It–it looks great, Grandpa. Thank Grandma for me.

Well, you know, she steamed that herself. She wanted you to look your best.

And tell her I’m–tell her I’m sorry I snuck out.

No, you can tell her yourself when you see her.

How’s–how’s Holly doing?

She’s doing about the same.

I– last night when she showed me those drugs, I should have– I should have found you and told you. I just– I’m sorry, Dad.

Well, now that’s a lesson learned, isn’t it, kiddo?

I should have called right away too. When I found her lying out back, I just– I was so afraid of her getting in trouble. I didn’t– I wasn’t– I should have been more afraid that she could die.

You know, speaking of last night, I am a little hungry.

Wait, still?

Yeah. Would you like me to make you some breakfast?

Ooh. How about some biscuits with Southern fried eggs and gravy?

Mm. I was actually thinking a slightly… less ambitious alternative.

Such as?

I don’t know, maybe a… doughnut and some coffee.

What? Come on.

OK, OK, I’m kidding. I’ll make you whatever you like. But first…

[dramatic music] I wouldn’t mind a little dessert for breakfast.

[phone beeps] No, no, don’t do it. Don’t do it.

Mm-hmm, what if it’s Mama?

Hey, aah!

What if it’s Mama?

OK, fine.

[sighs]

It’s your dad. He says he’s been trying to reach you.

I– I left my phone on silent all night. Oh, jeez. Everyone’s been trying to… get ahold of me. Oh, no.

What? What–what happened?

Holly OD’d. I–I got to get to the hospital.

Oh, my God. Here, go. Go.

Paulina…

[dramatic music] I want you to understand. I felt it would be wrong for us to be intimate when I just don’t remember what we had.

[sighs] I understand.

Well, so you’re not upset?

I promise I won’t hold it against you.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Now, just to be clear…

[chuckles]

I do love the woman I’m getting to know.

Oh.

[both chuckle]

[both smooch]

Oh, my gosh, I am so sorry. Should I leave you guys alone?

[sighs] Look, Alex, I really appreciate you wanting the best for us, but we have that with Justin. And he knows Tate.

And the attorney that I hired will get to know Tate too. More importantly, he knows how to rip apart the prosecution’s case.

So does Justin. What–what–what is this? Does this have to do with the silliness that happened at dinner the other night?

No, Theresa, no, not at all. It’s ouzo under the bridge.

What is the problem, then? Because Brady and I trust Justin. And so does Tate, and he does not trust easily. You know what? I–I don’t–I don’t know what–what this is. I–I don’t–I don’t care, because he is– he’s gonna be dealing with this case, period.

[sighs]

Thank you, Theresa. I appreciate the vote of confidence. But if it would satisfy Alex, I am open to having a consulting lawyer on call.

Thank you.

Yeah, well, that might not be such a bad idea.

OK, see, that’s not good news. Now the cops are telling us that we even have to lawyer up more.

Well, it’s no secret that EJ’s out for blood. He’s got an ax to grind with Tate. But punishing that kid, especially if he’s innocent, that is not gonna help anyone, least of all Holly or Nicole.

All right, kiddo, here’s the road map. First, you’re gonna stop blaming yourself. Number one, it’s not gonna do any good. Number two, it’s not gonna change a damn thing. You got it? All right. Now, you pull yourself together and get in your suit. Your dad and I will be right outside, OK? OK.

[sighs] I really wish that you had–

We’re done here. We’re–we’re done here. Let’s just give him some space here. Hey, I know you’re trying to help him. But Tate has to man up and do this himself right now. He needs to know that we trust the judicial system is gonna work for him.

Dad, Dad, Dad, the judicial system, really? With EJ as DA? You are fooling yourself. There’s no way that my poor kid is gonna get justice.

[elevator bell dings]

Dad. Hey, how’s Holly? Why are you out here? Shouldn’t you be in there with her?

It’s–it’s–it’s not a good time, son.

Is she–

She’s alive. She’s just–she’s in a coma.

OK, well, can I go see her?

As I said, it’s not a good time.

Why not?

Nicole is in there, and she’s with Eric.

Chanel, silly child, get on over here.

[chuckles]

I am so sorry I interrupted.

You didn’t interrupt anything.

[chuckles] We were just having a lovely breakfast that Abe made for me.

Mm.

Well, I’m going to go get dressed, so if you ladies will excuse me.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

[both chuckle]

Happy New Year.

Yeah.

[sighs]

So…it looks like last night went well.

Mm. Mostly, yes. Abe and I had a long talk, and I told him about… everything. I mean, about my medical condition.

Oh. Oh, really? Mama, I am so glad you told him about it. How did he respond?

Oh, how do you think? He’s Abe Carver. He was supportive and caring, said he’d be there for me. And I said I didn’t want him to, and he said, too bad.

Yeah, that sounds like Abe.

And–and then… he–he told me he loves me.

Oh, Mama, that is so wonderful. OK, and then now he’s still here in his pajamas.

I dug up those PJs from the back of a drawer. We slept in separate beds.

Oh. OK, I might regret asking this, but why?

Oh, you know. Well, he lost his memory. I’m here. He’s there, blah, blah, blah. So it wasn’t the right time. But, you know, we talked this morning, and we’re in a better place now.

Good. I’m glad.

[sighs] So… how was your New Year’s Eve? Where’d you go after the party?

[dramatic music]

Oh, I… just went back to Johnny’s place.

[door clicks open] Thanks for lending me your shirt.

Suddenly that shirt is my all-time favorite.

[chuckles]

[sighs] So… now what? What should we do?

I don’t know, anything… everything.

[sighs] I can’t believe it’s been two years since we were together.

Two long years.

You know, it’s– it’s funny. We were married, so… why am I so nervous?

Hey, hey. You never have to be nervous around me. OK? You know what? I am…a little hungry.

Now?

Yeah, so it’s a good thing that while you were in the bathroom, I went downstairs… and brought up a little snack.

[laughs] You’re gonna eat that out the can?

No, not eat it out of the can. I am going to eat it… off of you.

Yeah, well, let’s just say our New Year’s was pretty…sweet.

Theresa, you let Tate get out of the house so he could come down here and confess? What were you thinking, huh?

I did not let him get out. He snuck out. Marlena and I thought that he was in his bed sleeping.

Well, that’s great. You know, if he would have just gone back to boarding school like I wanted him to, none of this would be happening to the poor kid.

Oh, really? Well, you’re the one who let him decide on what he wanted to do, Mr. Big Stuff. And he decides to stay, and you blame me?

OK, OK, listen. We–Tate needs all of us on the same side here.

I know.

[sighs]

Like that’s gonna happen. But for the record, I’m on her side.

Yeah, shocker.

Let’s just focus on–on–on Tate here. What’s the outlook?

Well, actually, I’m optimistic after reading the police report. I mean, there’s very little concrete evidence against him. So this arraignment this morning will be quick. Tate will plead not guilty to the charges. Then the judge will set bail and a trial date. And then, since Tate is a minor, he’ll be released into a parent’s supervision. And I assume that will be you, Brady.

Yes.

All right. So like I said, this hearing is gonna be quick. I suggest that I go into court alone with Tate and the rest of you remain here.

Whoa.

No, I don’t agree with that.

Justin, that’s not a good–

Please! Based on what I just witnessed here, OK, it’ll be for the best, because this judge will not tolerate outbursts of any kind.

So we’re gonna let Justin do his job here, right, everyone?

Yeah.

All right.

I’m ready.

So Nicole is in Holly’s room with Eric, and you’re just…out here?

She’s beside herself with worry. I wasn’t gonna storm in there and pull her out of Eric’s arms.

OK. Well, got to say, that’s a little out of character for you, Dad.

Eric has been in Holly’s life for a long time. He is, of course, a great comfort to her right now. No, what Nicole needs from me in this moment is to take care of business.

Take care of business? What does that mean?

It means she is in there torturing herself for not having seen the signs with Holly earlier, when in reality, it is not her fault in the least. No, this is all on the shoulders of that loser Tate Black.

Whoa. This–this is all Tate’s fault?

Holly never even used drugs until Tate came along.

You sure about that?

Oh, come, now. You’ve met his parents. I guarantee the apple hasn’t fallen far from those rotten trees. No, no, no, that–that– that druggie loser almost killed Holly. I will never let him anywhere near her again.

[dramatic music]

[sighs] This waiting is driving me crazy. I thought this was supposed to be quick, huh?

Yeah, I know. Let’s–let’s go out and get some fresh air. Theresa, let us know when they come back.

[sighs]

[sighs] Theresa, I know I got under your skin last night, and I’m trying very hard not to be that guy, but somebody’s got to say it. Are you sure Tate’s telling the truth?

Of course he is. Look, I know I sound like one of those naive parents. My son would never do that. I know. But he and I have talked many, many, many times before about drugs and alcohol and addiction, both his father and I. We both talked to him about it, and he knows. He would never, ever go down that road.

OK, OK, but did you always do what your parents warned you not to do? I know I didn’t. Kids, they don’t listen. They make their own mistakes, and they learn the hard way.

Alex… I hear what you’re saying. But I can’t go there right now. I just have to believe what my son is telling me.

OK. I’m sorry for being cynical. He’s your son. You know him better than anybody, and if you choose to believe him, so do I. Come over here.

[sighs]

Whoa, chilly out here.

Yeah, it was chilly in there. She should have locked Tate in his room.

Oh, stop it, will you? You both could have handled things a little bit better.

Me? How could I have handled things any better?

Oh. With trying to take the rap? That always works out well, doesn’t it?

I hope I didn’t screw up his case and make him look like he–he was trying to hide something.

Son, everyone knows that you were trying to protect your boy here. That’s what good parents do.

Dad, I– look, I got to say this out loud, or I’m gonna blow up. It’s not possible, is it? After all Theresa and I did to make sure that that kid did not follow in our footsteps, he did not do drugs with Holly, did he? It’s not possible.

You know sometimes kids make mistakes. Now, if–if Tate did do drugs, you, Theresa, and this army that you have as a family will rally around him to make sure that he gets the help he needs. But I’m telling you something, son. My gut says that young man is telling the truth.

I pray you’re right.

How can you be so sure it was Tate that gave Holly the drugs?

Because he’s a little punk. He’s nothing but trouble.

[sighs] OK, look, there’s something I got to tell you, Dad. On Christmas Eve, Holly got drunk while you and Nicole were at Green Mountain.

How do you know? You saw her?

She called me, completely plastered.

How come I didn’t know about this?

Because kids don’t tell their parents everything.

[sighs]

Anyway, I–I rushed over. I tucked her in, made sure she was OK.

And you saw her drunk?

Yes.

[sighs] Damn. Nicole didn’t think it was a good idea to leave Holly alone for her birthday, and it obviously wasn’t.

It’s just, Holly, she was just trying to be supportive, you know, of you and Nicole. She didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. She didn’t want to be selfish.

[sighs]

After that night, I just–man, I– I could have kept a closer eye on her. You know, I was at that party. I could have at least made sure she was OK.

Don’t–don’t be ridiculous. This is nobody’s fault but Tate’s.

Mm, nothing makes me happier than seeing that smile on your face.

You had a big smile on your face when I walked in on you two this morning. I’m really sorry I interrupted.

Oh, well, don’t be. Things weren’t going any further than that kiss that you walked in on. But you say that you had a sweet night with Johnny? What did you two do?

Oh, we just shared a little… late-night dessert.

[vocalizing]

[sultry music]

* Got to keep * * The dream alive *

[vocalizing] * Keeping the dream alive * * I’m keeping the dream alive * * Keep the dream alive * * Alive *

[vocalizing]

Yeah, and Johnny said that he’d love to have late-night dessert more often.

Mm.

[chuckles] Well, you tell him to be careful. It’s not always such a good idea to eat something rich so late at night.

* Keeping the dream alive *

What? What did I say?

* The dream alive *

Dad, if Holly was drinking and you didn’t know about it, isn’t it possible that she could have been doing other things too?

Holly’s not like that. She’s a good kid.

Good kids do drugs. It happens. OK, look, Tate was there for Holly. I’m the one who told her to lean on Tate. I’m just saying, if you’re gonna be mad at Tate, then you should be mad at me too.

[dramatic music]

[phone ringing]

I have to answer this.

Is there any news?

No, not yet.

Theresa… I’m–I’m sorry for jumping down your throat earlier. It was not your fault that Tate snuck out.

Thank you. Justin’s right. Emotions are really running high right now. Tate, how did it go?

Hey.

I made bail.

He made bail!

He can go home.

Oh, God.

Oh, thank God. Oh, thank God.

Oh, my God, thank God.

See, kid? It’s all right. It’s all right. It’s all right. It’s all right.

Thank you.

Mmm. Abe, that was so good.

Oh, well, thank you.

Mm-hmm. Yup, I’m gonna have to fix that for Johnny but with the biscuits and gravy, you know, how Mama taught you how to make last year. Remember?

But, oh, hey, who needs those added carbs, carbs, carbs?

I’ll have to learn how to make that again.

I’m really sorry, Abe. I am such a dope. I wasn’t thinking.

No, no, I’m just thinking about Holly. I was just wondering how she was doing.

I know. Such a tragedy.

Yeah, Johnny said he’d call. He was supposed to tell me how she’s doing.

Well, I’m sure he’ll call as soon as he can.

No, no, I’m just glad Holly moved on to Tate instead of mooning over Johnny. Oh, at least Tate’s her own age.

Yeah, but did Tate give her the drugs? Because if he did, then he could be in some big trouble.

Oh, I tell you, my heart goes out to Holly. I mean, this drug epidemic is just– just out of control. I mean, people–people are overdosing every day and dying.

I wish I knew how to stop it.

You’re doing the best you can, Mama.

[sighs] You know, when I got the report of another OD this morning, I had no idea it was someone we knew. Oh, this is so close to home.

You know, I better get over to the hospital and– Nicole might need my help.

Oh, you’re a good man, Abe Carver. I’m going to go and call and find out what exactly happened to that girl. Rafe should be able to tell me more by now.

[phone rings]

Hey, Chanel, it’s– it’s me.

Hey. Hey, baby. How’s Holly?

Not good. She’s in a coma. She’s hooked up to all these tubes. She almost died.

Oh–oh, my God. What–what happened?

She OD’d outside the Bistro on the back loading dock right after we left. They had to give her naloxone…twice.

Oh, God. I wish that we would have gone with Tate when he was looking for her.

Yeah, me too.

So–so she was using? Were–were the drugs hers or Tate’s?

I don’t know. You know, nobody knows. My dad sure seems to think Tate is responsible. I just–I left. I told him I’d come back later.

Oh, OK. Well, I–I’m here with Mama and–and Abe, and she shared with me what happened last night.

Interesting. We never got breakfast. Do you want to meet at the pub now?

Yeah, yeah, sure. I’ve already eaten, but I’ll meet you there. And I want to hear more about Holly and Tate. So–so where is Tate now?

[sighs] Not sure. All I know is that my dad is bound and determined to hold Tate responsible for what happened to Holly. He’s furious, enraged, actually. I just–I don’t know, I hope he doesn’t do anything crazy.

[dramatic music]

I know. I know you don’t.

Wow. Well, looks like a New Year’s party in here.

Oh, better than that.

Well, it is, thanks to Justin.

Yeah, congrats again, Dad.

Thanks, Alex.

Yeah, Justin, thank you so much.

Really, it was just the arraignment.

I know, but with EJ in charge, it could have gone wrong. Who knows what could have happened in there?

This is great news, and I’m gonna put on a big lunch for everybody here, especially you, kiddo.

[clicks tongue]

All right. So hey, can we–can we leave and get out of here?

Actually, no. You need to hang here. I got to pick up the release papers from the court. Be right back.

OK.

Tate, you need to get some rest, OK?

[phone ringing]

Yeah, yeah, but right now, I really just want Holly to be OK.

I hear you. Excuse me.

Well, Alex, Theresa, apparently, we’re gonna have a big old lunch over at the house. So I’d love to have you guys come.

Let’s do it. Thanks, man.

Sure.

I’m so relieved…for now.

Me too, yeah. I know we still have to go to trial and everything, but honestly, I just want to get out of here.

I know, I know. Hey, one step at a time. But, buddy, you, you’re coming home. You’re coming home.

[laughter]

I just got a call from the assistant district attorney.

And I just got a call from the judge. He’s reversed his decision, and your bail’s been revoked. Sorry, Tate, you’re not going anywhere. I’ve got to take you back into custody.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[knocking at door]

What the hell is this knocking?

[doorbell ringing]

And the ringing. I’m surprised it didn’t wake up Doug and the kids.

Or the dead.

[knocking at door]

I got it. I got it. I got it. Who is it?

Chad, it’s Everett. I need to talk to you.

What in the hell is so important?

Holly Jonas OD’d last night.

[tense music]

[baby cooing]

Well, look at you, all quiet and happy. You know why that is, don’t you? Because you slept through the night. So if you can keep this thing going, that’d be really helpful. You know that, big guy?

[chuckles]

And I don’t know about you, but I slept through the night too, first time since Jude came into our lives.

Good, I slept well too.

Although, I will admit, I kind of miss him waking up in the middle of the night. You know, it was cute. We’d rock him and get him– give him his bottles, back to sleep.

Yeah, I miss that too, especially with–

Especially with what?

Well, I missed that with Mickey. I mean, she was older than Jude when I came into her life– when I thought she was mine. And she was sick back then. So I just– right now with Jude, I just really want to savor that time.

I understand. How old was Holly when you came into her life?

She was just a little girl when– well, she was just–

[laughs] she was just smart, curious, I mean, even then– back then, you knew that she was gonna do something great with herself.

I’m sure Nicole is really proud.

Yeah. Holly is her pride and joy.

[machine beeping]

You looked so beautiful last night when you went to the party. You seemed so happy.

[sighs] But that was just me deluding myself, wasn’t I? Because you couldn’t have been happy or even OK. I mean, how– honey, how– how did I not see it? How– how– how did I not see the signs? I mean, there must have been signs, right? Oh, I’m just feeling so damn sorry for myself that I didn’t see them. And– and now I– oh, honey. Please forgive me. Oh, god. Please forgive Mommy.

Hey, Marlena.

Oh, hi. Still no change in Holly’s condition?

No, I’m sorry to say, not a great way to start the new year.

It is so sad. After all that Nicole has been through, to have to go through this– oh, I spoke to John. Tate’s been arrested.

What?

Yeah, for possession of the drugs that caused Holly’s overdose.

Oh. I’m so sorry.

I am too. And EJ is determined to prosecute anybody that had anything to do with his stepdaughter.

Isn’t that just like him, just to want revenge even though he’s just compounding the tragedy?

Yeah.

[sighs]

You know, John spoke to Paulina, hoping she might be able to– to do something. And maybe he could even be a voice for Tate.

Well, good for him. But isn’t that just too much “a voice for Tate?” I mean, it is clear that Holly was the one that took the medication that was not prescribed to her.

Yes, that’s true. But then Tate panicked and didn’t call for help soon enough.

And then that delay could have led to the severity of her condition.

Yeah. Mm. You know, talking to Nicole, she– she refers to Holly as her joy. I can’t imagine what’s gonna happen if– if she loses that little girl, especially after losing her son. I just– I don’t even know how she’ll go on.

And how will Tate go on when he thinks he might be responsible?

[sighs]

[sighs] How the hell did I end up here?

You! You did this to her. You did this to my daughter, you son of a bitch!

You need to back off. And I didn’t do a damn thing to your stepdaughter.

The hell you didn’t. When you got involved with Ava Vitali, it obviously destroyed whatever bit of humanity was left. That beautiful, young woman might not live to see another day thanks to your complete lack of conscience!

OK, first of all, you talking to me about a lack of conscience is downright laughable! Secondly, my hands are clean in this. If this is anybody’s fault, it’s yours, brother.

[scoffs]

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

My fault?

Yeah.

My fault that Holly OD’d on your drugs. Are you out of your mind?

I asked for your help, remember? I begged you for your help! And you turned your back on me. Damn it, EJ! You are the one person who could help me get rid of Clyde, and you couldn’t be bothered. So if you want to be mad at somebody, look in the mirror!

So all the drugs are out of our system now?

They are, yes. And we have strong brain function.

And– and the ventilator?

Yes, she has to stay on that.

For how long?

Uh, we don’t know yet at the moment. But all I can say, it’s a bit of a waiting game right now.

[machine beeping]

Nicole, I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for you.

It’s difficult for EJ too. He– he also loves Holly so much. And I know he is determined to make someone pay for whatever happened. And I know right now that someone is Tate. And I’m sorry, Marlena.

I am too, especially since Tate was never involved with drugs. He never even drank after the example that he saw of his own parents’ addiction.

Right. Well, I never thought Holly would use drugs either. But I guess I wasn’t paying close enough attention. And you know what? Yes, she did get drunk on Christmas Eve. But I– I just thought that was only to escape the grief that she was feeling for the loss of her brother and the sadness of her mother falling apart. And I– I just thought it was a one-time thing. I– I didn’t– I didn’t think it was a big deal. And I– god, I feel–

[sobs] I just– I feel so guilty because I let my own grief consume me. And now my precious daughter was just an– an afterthought?

Nicole, please don’t be so hard on yourself. You’re just making it more difficult on yourself.

Oh, god. You know what? Now, I don’t care if it’s difficult for me. You know, I don’t– I don’t care about me at all anymore. I just– I just care about my precious daughter. That’s all I care about.

Nicole, you are important. You need to stay strong for your daughter. And when she comes back to us, she’s gonna need you.

Excuse me. I’ve got to make a call.

[sobbing]

I know what they say. It gets better and better as they get older. They walk and they talk, but I–

[chuckles]

Look at his little, toothless smile. Oh, and the cooing sound he makes– I don’t know. I think this is my favorite.

You and me both.

[phone rings] Mm. It’s my mom.

Hi.

Hey, Mom, happy new year.

Hi, darling. I’m– I’m calling with some bad news.

[sighs] I’m afraid Holly overdosed last night. She’s in a coma.

Oh, my god, no.

I know how much she means to you and you to her. Darling, I’m– I’m sorry to pull you away from your family right now. But I think she needs you, and Nicole does too.

I’ll be right there. OK, bye.

[phone beeps] Listen, it’s Holly. she OD’d. I got to get to the hospital.

[sighs]

Hey, do they know Holly’s condition yet? Have you heard?

I don’t know the details. But I will call you as soon as I know more, OK?

OK, and I assume EJ is gonna be there too?

I don’t know. Listen, I just got to be there for Holly because she’s like a daughter to me, OK? All right, I’ll call you as soon as I can.

OK.

[sighs]

[phone chimes] Credit card alert. What? “Did you authorize the following charges?” $, champagne? Son of a bitch.

[sighs] Jude, we are going on a field trip.

Do you think it helps when I talk to her? I mean, she– she can hear me, right?

Definitely. Why don’t you stay here and talk to her? And I will go check on the results of the test that we did, OK? There’s nurses right outside if you need anything.

Thank you, Kayla.

Yeah.

[machine beeping]

[somber music] Hey, baby. I know you like when I tell you the story about the night you were born. And I love to tell it to you because it reminds me of the feeling I had when I held you in my arms for the first time. And your little shriveled up nose and your face, it seemed so beautiful to me, honey, and so perfect. But even before then, before I had the honor of helping to deliver you– oh, I’ll tell you something, little one. You could not wait to come into this world and during a snowstorm no less.

[chuckles]

Hey.

Hey. I just– I just sent John a text updating him on Holly. I called Eric. He’s on his way in.

Good. I just hope that EJ’s OK with that. I mean, I think the last thing Nicole needs is some kind of confrontation between the two of them.

Yes. Obviously, EJ wants to prosecute Tate. I’m just hoping that Eric can– can be of some help here, can be of some comfort. I mean, he was– he was her stepfather. And I know he’d want to be there for her and– and for Nicole.

How dare you blame me for any of this? It was your decision to let Clyde Weston call the shots. I had nothing to do with that!

What, EJ, you think I let Clyde call the shots because it was fun? No, I let Clyde call the shots so my wife wouldn’t get further injured or, God forbid, killed!

And that doesn’t change the fact that you are still running opioid-laced drugs out of the Bistro. That poison might have got my stepdaughter killed!

The hands the drugs wind up in, it’s beyond my control.

Oh, my god. You are kidding me! And you think that somehow exonerates you? You are endangering the lives of thousands of people, Stefan, including children, all to protect one person who is in prison for murder! You give me one damn good reason why I shouldn’t have you arrested right now?

What else do you know? Where did Holly OD?

At the Bistro, apparently, after the New Year’s Eve party.

Oh, is she gonna make it?

I wish I knew. All I know is, she was rushed to the ER from the party. And now she’s in a coma.

[gasps] God, what is happening in Salem? Where are all these drugs coming from?

Not just Salem, the whole country.

And getting worse by the minute. Apparently, the police force is stumped by this new ring.

Yeah, I heard that too.

Well, obviously, we need to get to the bottom of this, expose the players, and bust this story wide open.

[tense music]

[knocking at door]

Oh, I don’t need any towels! Thank you.

Oh, my god. Hey!

What?

$,–

[groans]

–on a bottle of champagne? What the hell is the matter with you?

Oh, language, please. We are in the presence of a precious and impressionable child.

You can’t keep doing this, Leo.

Yeah, obviously not, Mommie Dearest. You failed to authorize the charge. So I had to settle for a bottle of subpar bubbles and are now starting the new year off with a miserable headache. I hope you’re happy.

Well, you’re gonna need an even bigger bottle of aspirin whenever I’m done with you.

Look, we both know the far reach “The Spectator” has and that investigative journalism is the cornerstone to its success.

Something that we agree on.

And I think we can also agree that getting this out there can actually save lives.

We also agree on that, yeah.

Great, great. Then I will take that as a green light to get started.

OK. What do you need from me?

OK, so I have some CIs who are willing to talk. But those answers don’t come for free. I need access to a petty cash fund.

How much?

K should do it.

[tense music]

You want reason why you shouldn’t arrest me, EJ?

Mm.

I’ll give you a damn good reason. And that is, I will implicate you in this entire thing.

[scoffs]

And that won’t be a stretch now, will it? It’ll actually be a slam dunk given your trafficking history with Clyde Weston. I mean, damn it. EJ, how can you not see that we are on the same side in this? We have a common enemy in Clyde Weston. And you are the one person who can help me get rid of him, unless you want Nicole to find out that you could have stopped all of this, that you knew about the drugs that might have killed her daughter. And you didn’t do a damn thing to keep them off the streets.

[chuckles] No. No. No, no, no, no. You do not get to put this on me. Everything that has happened is because of you and your distorted sense of right and wrong. You did this to the family. You made your choice. And now, it’s on you to clean up this mess on your own. And you better do it fast, because if you don’t, I’ll take you down for good.

[dramatic music]

[machine beeping]

[somber music]

Nicole.

Oh. Oh, Eric. You came.

Yeah, my mom, she called me.

It’s– it’s good that you’re here.

Of course I’m here. I love Holly. You know that.

She loves you too.

What do the doctors say?

[sighs] Well, she said that she’s– she’s stable. And there’s brain activity. So now it’s just a– a waiting game. Oh, god, I– I can’t lose her, Eric. I can’t. I mean, she’s– she’s my precious girl. She’s my joy. And I know that I say that all the time, but it’s true. And she’s got her whole life ahead of her. And I ju– I can’t lose another child. My– my– my heart can’t take it.

$,?

Money is the quickest way to get information, basically, the only way to get information when you’re dealing with these kinds of criminals. You want the truth? You’ve got to get the drug dealers to talk.

And how do you get a drug dealer to talk to you? Do you wait in a dark, shadowy alley and then wait for him to come slithering out?

If I have to, yeah. Trust me. I can do this.

Yeah, OK. OK. I mean, if you’re willing to take the risk for the story, then I’m behind you, %.

[sighs]

Damn it, EJ. Do you not comprehend the utter stupidity of what you’re saying right now? Do you not see that if you put me away for this, you are signing Salem’s death warrant?

Oh, please. You don’t give a damn about this town.

What I give a damn about is the people living in it. And right now, at the top of that list is Holly Jonas! You and I, we need to make this right for her.

You know what? You don’t get to say that, not after what you’ve done. My wife is in the hospital next to her comatose child because of the drugs you are running.

You think I don’t know that? I was here! I watched her get carted off in an ambulance! And contrary to what you believe about me, EJ, I do have a heart. And it is breaking right now for that little girl and her mother and for you, because I know how much you’re hurting right now, especially after the loss of your son. And my heart breaks for that too.

[tense music]

Do you understand that I have a very finite amount of money? I can’t afford all this expensive, extravagant crap you keep buying. Not to mention, it’s gonna arouse my husband’s suspicions, you know, when my credit card keeps getting rejected.

OK.

OK. OK what?

Well, last night, I was celebrating some very good news, hence the champagne. And that is that Lady Whistleblower is back, ready to blow the top off this town. So I’m gonna have own spending money. However, that being said, if you don’t play your miserable hand of cards correctly, I’m going to spill your dirty, little secrets all over Salem.

Oh, my god. Oh, my god. What– what– what– what am I doing? I– no. I’m– I’m– I’m not gonna do this anymore. I won’t. No– no more talk of goodbyes. Holly is coming out of this. And– and she’s gonna graduate high school and go to college and have a career and then– and then meet someone that she– she falls in love with and has kids of her own!

Yes, yes, yes. Hey, hey, hey, look at me. Let’s pray for that. OK? OK.

[machine beeping] Dear Lord, our Father, we pray that you look over our best girl here. You have so much love to offer and to receive. And we just pray that you’d be with her. You just be with her as her body heals. Father, we–

[machine beeping rapidly] Hey.

Oh. Oh, my god.

What’s happening?

Honey? Honey, can you hear me?

Oh, no. What’s happening?

I don’t know. What–

She’s having a seizure!

Oh, my– oh, my god.

Nurse!

Honey, honey.

Doctors, please, we need help in here now!

[sobbing] Oh, god, honey, honey. No, please stop.

The money’s been sent.

I really appreciate it, Chad. It looks like I’m on a mission. Thank you so much for the coffee. And again, I’m so sorry about the knocking and the ringing.

Oh, forget about that. Go save some lives.

Good luck.

I certainly hope the $, buys the answers he wants, the answers we all want.

Yeah, you and me both.

You know, he is going to be in harm’s way. Are you concerned about that?

I think he can handle himself. I mean, he was in Beirut in . Apparently, he covered the Israel and Lebanon war, so…

Really?

Yeah.

He must have been very young.

Young and intrepid. He really is a fantastic journalist. I have a lot of respect for him. Well, it’s admirable that you have the foresight to see that.

[chuckles]

It must have been hard when he walked back into Stephanie’s life.

Yeah. Yeah, it was. But I adjusted. And Stephanie and I aren’t– aren’t together anymore. So I can’t really see him as a threat, can I?

I suppose not.

And because “The Spectator” meant so much to Abigail that I’m grateful that Everett’s on staff, especially now. And I’m hopeful that what he’s embarking on, telling this story that absolutely needs to be told, is gonna make our city safer for my kids, safer for everyone.

Abigail would be so proud of you. You’re not just a wonderful dad; you’re a caring human being.

[chuckles]

I’m proud of you too.

So they gave you your old job back, huh?

No surprise. The Lady was wildly popular, as you well know. I’m just excited to be busy again, using my writing chops, being creative. And since you’re giving me that scoffy, little frowny face, I will have you know that at a mere age of , I wrote a brilliant and funny short story called “Tifky Schmifky, Garbage Collector”–

I don’t want to hear it.

–which won the Fun Festive Fabled Award, impressed the hell out of my childhood crush, Sky Luke Roylance. Well, he’s the main reason I wrote it. Though, he had a crush on Rachel Fogelhut, which obviously broke my heart.

Well, I’m about to break your heart too. Get ready.

What are you doing?

There.

[phone beeps]

Wait a second. Is that a shirtless picture of your hunky husband?

[chuckles]

What, pray tell, is this?

That is a financial fitness app, Leo. That’s right. You’re now on a monthly stipend. I decide how much. And you’re gonna make it last through the month. Hey, because if I go broke, the ride ends. And that means not only no more champagne, that means no more food in your stomach, no more roof of your head. Get it?

[sighs] How dense do you think I am, Stefan? You don’t think I see through you?

I have no idea what you’re talking about.

You’re trying to manipulate me, pretending that your heart is breaking for me, which, even if you had a heart, is kind of impossible, given that you don’t give a damn about me and never have.

Wow. You are one cold son of a bitch.

Hmm. And you are wasting your time if you think I am ever going to forgive you for what you’ve done– for your part in hurting my family, for your part in adding to the excruciating pain my wife has already suffered.

Oh, hi. I– I’m so sorry to be interrupting. You’re EJ DiMera, right?

I am. And you are?

I’m Everett Lynch. I work for “The Spectator.” I’d love to ask you a few questions if you have a few minutes.

I don’t.

Stay with us, baby. Stay with us.

I need milligrams Diazepam.

Oh, honey, you’re gonna be OK.

OK, I need you to step outside please. Please.

Help her, Kayla, please.

I’ll do everything I can. Please, come on.

Let’s go.

Nurse, thank you.

[machine beeping rapidly]

Please, God, don’t take my baby. Please, I will do anything.

Hey, shh-shh-shh.

Please don’t take her. Let her live.

[sobs]

She’s in good hands.

Please.

Nicole, I promise that Holly’s in good hands.

Oh, god.

[tense music]

[panting]

Shh.

Eric, Nicole.

Mom, hey. Holly is having a seizure, which is why we’re out here.

Oh. Oh, I see.

What happened? How’s Holly?

Holly is stabilized. So if you want to come back in with me, you can.

OK.

OK, yes.

Thank you.

Again, I’m– I’m so sorry for interrupting.

No worries. Actually, kind of helpful because that conversation was going nowhere.

[chuckles] Everett Lynch. We met at the party last night, actually.

Right. Now if you’ll excuse me–

Before you go, as you may know, there’s been a serious uptick in ODs in Salem, actually, all over the country, including the one that happened right here last night. Just wondering if you have anything you’d like to say on the matter.

Well, uh, yeah. I– I am deeply sorry for what happened here on my loading dock. But I am just the business owner. I have no control over people’s desires, proclivities, afflictions, no control over what happens out here on the dock. And having said that, yeah, we’re gonna add an extra security detail to the property.

OK. Can I quote you on that?

Sure.

Do you feel in any way responsible for what happened to Holly Jonas?

Not one bit. What I do feel is deeply saddened for the girl and her mother.

[tense music]

The children are playing board games. Doug is enjoying his coffee and reading for the umpteenth time “Master and Commander.”

[chuckles]

He cannot get enough of the Patrick O’Brian novels.

Oh, my goodness. That was– that was one of Abigail’s favorites. Yeah, I mean, she loved, loved historical fiction in general.

Yes, they had that in common. I remember a wonderful conversation that they had about– about HMS “Surprise.”

Yes.

Yeah.

That was one of her favorites as well.

Yes, she was an avid reader.

That she was.

[somber music] You know something? As cliché as it sounds, I still– I still sometimes expect that she’s gonna come back. You know, that I’ll wake up, and she’ll be– she’ll be lying beside me. Or that, you know, I’m going to get a– a call or a text that she’s– that she’s on her way. So don’t worry. You know, she’ll be home soon, something like that. You’d think that– that the longer she was gone, the– The more real her death would be, the more I’d be able to accept it. But it’s the opposite. It’s the more time that goes by, the more– Shocking it is that I’m never gonna see her face again.

Darling. Darling. I wish I could say words that would comfort you, words that you haven’t heard a thousand times. But I will say Abigail’s always gonna be in your heart. And she’s in your children too. Just last night when I put Charlotte to bed, tucking her in, I told her I loved her. She gave me such a smile.

Mm.

That smile, Abigail was there. It was Abigail’s smile.

Yeah, she’s got Abby’s smile. Thomas has her– her eyes and sense of humor.

Oh, does he ever.

[laughter] Well, I was going to wait until Doug comes downstairs. But I found as I get older, I have no patience whatsoever anymore, so– So, Chad, would you consider moving back here with us and the children?

Moving back in here? Really?

Yeah, really. We love Thomas and Charlotte so much. And if they were around, oh, we’d be sparky. We’d be firing on all cylinders. And I– I– I think they’re comfortable with us.

Oh, are you kidding me? They’re more than comfortable with you. They adore you.

I hope that’s true.

Yes.

Well, if you were living here with them, we could take care of them when you have to work. And then we could pick them up, and take them to school. And– and we would be so glad to share some of that responsibility with you. So what do you say?

I’m– I’m– I’m grateful and– and touched by the offer.

Mm-hmm.

[chuckles] I mean, come on. I accept. I accept.

Oh, wonderful. Oh, wonderful.

[laughs]

Yes.

Oh, you made me so happy.

[laughs] Darling, I do understand how shattered you were when you lost Abigail. I mean, she was a light to all of us. She knew the most important thing in life is for a human being to give and accept love. That’s a gift. You have so much life ahead of you, a full life, because you have so much love to give and receive. You remember that. You hang on to that.

The audacity, the effrontery, the sheer unadulterated chutzpah to think that you could put me on a budget? How do I know you’re not doing this for your own selfish purposes just to save money? How do I know you’re not really rich as Croesus and you’re just crying poor mouth to deprive me of my shopping highs?

You know, you can trust it because it’s the God’s honest truth.

Hmm. Like this little boy is your child and not Nicole’s, that kind of God’s honest truth?

Leo, if you continue to impoverish me by spending recklessly and extravagantly, it’s gonna ruin everything, Hey, for the both of us.

[groans] Fine. As bored and bothered as I am by this and how much it’s already giving me acid reflux and heartburn, I get it. I’ll do it. I’ll do this stupid app-based budget.

Excellent. That means you continue to get what you want out of this arrangement, and I continue to get what I want. Deal?

Dismal, dispiriting, demoralizing deal. But yeah, deal.

[sighs]

I am having one of our neuro specialists take a look at the results from the tests that we’ve done, but for right now, Holly is stable. And that’s a good thing.

And the seizure, why did that happen?

Well, it’s very common to have this kind of complication when there’s been drug intoxication or drug withdrawal. As long as it’s not recurrent or prolonged, it doesn’t it usually cause any permanent brain damage. And as you know, Holly’s was very brief. So that bodes well in her favor.

OK, thank you. Kayla, thank you for explaining that.

Sure. Listen, if there’s any change, I’m nearby, all right?

OK.

OK.

[machine beeping]

[sighs] I know that I’m supposed to feel some comfort in what Kayla said, but my baby girl is still in a coma. And I need her to wake up. I mean, do you think she’s gonna wake up?

Yes. Yes, I do. Nicole, you are a wonderful mom. You’re strong. I’m here for you. And I’m here for Holly.

Thank you for that. Thank you.

[gentle music]

It’s gonna be OK.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[gentle music]

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

[gasps]

Oh, sorry.

[laughs]

Oh! Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. I fell asleep, didn’t I?

You did.

Oh.

But you made it all the way to :, so Happy New Year, my love.

Happy New Year, my beautiful wife. Okay. So what did I miss?

Well, actually, not a thing. In fact, I would have let you sleep, but I was afraid you would get that crick in your neck the way you were sleeping.

Oh, yeah. I hate when that happens. Thank you. I must have really been knocked out. I didn’t even hear Brady and Tate come in.

Oh. Well, that’s because they didn’t come in. I guess they’re having a lot of fun out there partying.

They must have been having a whole lot of fun out there to stay out this late.

Yeah. Tate looked so handsome, didn’t he? He was so excited about his date with Holly.

Yeah, he was.

Oh, to be young and in love, huh?

Mm. I don’t know, I can’t speak to that. But I will put that love up against the kind of love you and I have right now, any day.

[romantic music]

I’m going to see what’s going on.

Me too.

No. Tate, Tate, Tate. Uh, stay with your mom.

Yeah, she’s showing signs of minimal brain activity.

So the coma is the result of an opiate overdose?

She’s in a coma?

Uh, look. Holly’s–Holly’s mom is here, and she’s already been apprised of her status. Since you’re not family, I can’t discuss her case with you, but just– just know that she’s getting the best possible care that we provide, okay? Excuse me.

What the hell is going on?

Holly is alive. That’s all I can tell you.

She’s in a coma?

Brady, what happened to Holly is obviously very serious. I really need to talk to Tate and find out what he knows about what Holly took tonight.

Okay.

Okay.

How is she?

She is alive.

Thank God.

Yeah. Listen, Tate, I know that tonight’s been tough for you, but I really need to ask you those questions now.

Yeah. Yeah, no problem. I just told my dad everything.

Okay. Well, now you need to tell me, all right? So what happened from the minute that you picked Holly up to the time that you found her passed out?

All right. Um, well, after I picked her up, Holly and I went to the party, and we were laughing and dancing and having a good time. And then just out of the blue, she pulls this bag of pills out of her purse and shows it to me.

Mm. So just to be clear, you didn’t give them to her?

No.

She brought them? They were hers?

Yeah. Yeah, the pills were Holly’s.

The hell they were. My stepdaughter does not do drugs. Those pills came from you. Arrest him.

[tense music]

Understood. All right. I’ll take care of it.

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

So what does Clyde want now?

You know that bad batch of pills?

No, don’t–don’t say it.

It’s from a shipment that we accepted two days ago.

Damn. Why–why did he wait so long? I mean, why did–why– you know, those two kids that OD’d, they could still be alive right now. And Holly? Damn it.

Well, at least now we know. And he wants all remaining product off the streets ASAP.

[chuckles] You think? How the hell we supposed to make that happen?

EJ, this is a delicate matter. Let’s not be hasty.

Hasty? I talked to the officer at the scene who caught Tate with the drugs in his possession.

Only because I– I was trying to protect her. I didn’t want her family to find out that she was using, including you. I–I know that you and Nicole have gone through so much. I–

Nicole’s daughter is in a coma. She is in there fighting for her life because of you.

That is not fair.

Oh, you want to talk about fair? Instead of calling and getting Holly the help she so desperately needed, your son tried to save his own ass, which delayed treatment that could have saved her life.

You don’t understand. I got there right before the cops showed up. I–I freaked out, man. I’m–I’m sorry. God, I’m so sorry.

Tate, hey, listen to me. It is not your fault.

Of course it’s his fault.

Excuse me?

And it’s yours as well. You are both drug addicts, you and Brady, and of course you would raise your son to follow in your pathetic footsteps.

You son of a bitch!

All right. Brady, Brady! Hey, it’s not worth it.

You know, a few weeks ago in this very hospital, Nicole and I found out that our baby boy was dead. And here we are, back again. My wife is wailing next to her daughter, begging her to wake up, and there isn’t a damn thing I can do to help them. But I can do one thing. I’m the DA, and I sure as hell am gonna make you pay for corrupting an innocent girl. Corrupting, what am I talking about? Much worse than corrupting. You might have killed her. Holly is lying in a coma near death because of you. And you will be punished accordingly. Do you hear me? You are going down.

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

[laughs]

[blows noisemaker] okay, Doc, what’s your New Year’s resolutions for the year?

Come on. You know I don’t make New Year’s resolutions.

Yeah, I know, I know. I kind of hate those things myself for the most part. But you know what?

Hmm?

There is one very important resolution that I plan on sticking to for the rest of my life.

Really? What is that?

I will never let the sun go down on a day when I haven’t told my beautiful wife how much I love her. And Doc, I love you, sweetheart, with all of my heart and I am the luckiest man on the face of the Earth to be able to spend these years with the most extraordinary woman on the planet.

Wow.

[both laugh] I don’t know if I deserve all that. But I do know that the years that I’ve spent with you, and the life we’ve shared, makes me think that I must have done something really right.

You do everything really, really right.

[exhales] I love you so.

Honey, I love you too.

[gentle music]

So Clyde moves pills laced with opioids through this restaurant, people die, and now it’s up to us to clean it up.

Yeah. As opposed to who? Who–who else is gonna do it?

Okay, we didn’t want any part in this to begin with. Laundering the drug money, that was bad enough, and then accepting the shipments and storing it here, and now this? This is a whole new level of bad.

Yeah, it is. And since you seem to be making my argument, how can you even question that it is up to us to deal with it? Stefan, there are gonna be more lives ruined, more deaths, because of us, possibly your wife and my kid, if we don’t do something to stop this, and fast.

How dare you insult me and Brady like that, especially after something we have fought so hard, we worked our asses off to overcome. And we are very, very, very proud of our success. And obviously you’re– you’re not really up to date on the current century. So let me fill you in on something. Addiction? Addiction is not a moral failing. It is a disease!

I’d say it’s both for the two of you.

You listen to me, you arrogant little British bastard, you. Tate had to witness firsthand the hell– the hell that Brady and I were in when we were at our absolute lowest. He has vowed to us that he would never, ever succumb himself to that.

Hey, don’t–don’t– don’t feed into it. It’ll just make things worse.

EJ, if I may, we don’t have enough evidence to arrest Tate just yet.

The hell we don’t. Dr. Johnson told me there were potentially fatal levels of opioids in Holly’s bloodstream.

Oh, my God.

You have committed a felony by supplying drugs that resulted in grievous bodily injury, regardless of whether that was your intent. You compounded the problem by failing to render aid in a timely fashion. You better pray Holly survives.

I am praying. Of course I’m praying.

I am the one who is in charge of administering criminal justice in this town. I decide when charges are to be filed, and you will comply with my orders, do you understand? You will do as I say.

“Happy New Year, son. Love to you and your wonderful family.”

[laughs]

Timothy?

Bless his heart. And my God, think about the stamina, right? The man’s years old and he stays up till midnight?

[exhales]

Unlike his son.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, well. Yeah, well, you know, actually, I haven’t, uh, been sleeping that well lately. I’m sure you noticed that.

I have noticed.

Yeah.

Is there something on your mind, something at work, something you’re ruminating about?

No, things are– things are pretty slow at Black Patch right now.

All right, well, if it’s not work then it must be personal. I know that Steve is– is concerned that– he’s got an idea that maybe Konstantin is taking advantage of Maggie?

[sighs] Well, Old Konnie, the, um– the con artist has managed to extend his stay here in Salem because of a– a sprained ankle. But Steve and I, we made sure that he will soon be on his way out of town.

Oh. What’d you do?

Mm. Now, you don’t have to consume yourself with the details. Let’s just, um, chalk one up to the good guys.

[bangs table]

Damn it! Leave it up to Clyde to up the ante again.

Well, we could have predicted it.

I wish like hell we could have predicted how to end this thing.

I think I might have a way.

Yeah?

Yeah.

What, are you gonna knock on the door of every drug dealer in Salem and ask to buy the product back?

I got people I can call.

People you can call? What is this, straight out of “The Godfather”? What’s next? Are you gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse?

Yeah. And?

I just thought you had cut ties with your family and their business.

Yeah, I had. But once a Vitali, always a Vitali.

And what are they gonna want in return?

Guess I’ll find out.

No, no. Ava, you gave up that life for a reason.

Stefan, what choice do we have? Hmm? Clyde went after Gabi because we couldn’t toe the line. And now those kids, they’re getting sick, they’re dying because of us, because we couldn’t stand up to Clyde.

If it wasn’t us, he would’ve used somebody else.

Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. But I can’t rationalize this one, Stefan. I can’t have this on my conscience. Look, we accepted Clyde’s terms because we wanted to protect the people that we love. And now it is up to us to make this right, until we can find a way out.

[dramatic music]

EJ, take it easy. He’s just a kid.

A kid who has just committed attempted manslaughter.

Attempted manslaughter?

He’d be lucky if he doesn’t get tried as an adult.

Oh, my God. What happened to Holly was an accident. It wasn’t deliberate. It wasn’t premeditated. Look at him. Look at how upset he is. He’s just as upset over what happened as you are. Can’t you see that?

What I see is a criminal who needs to learn that actions have consequences.

No, all you are seeing is red. You don’t even want to hear the truth. You won’t even let the boy speak. All you care about is vengeance.

Okay, I need to finish questioning the eyewitness, cross all the T’s, dot all the I’s. So if there is an arrest to be made, we can say we followed protocol.

Fine, go.

No, no, no, no. There’ll be no “going on.” He’s not saying a word until he has a lawyer.

Why? I have nothing to hide. I’m telling the truth. It was Holly that showed me the pills at that party. She said she wanted us to get high together.

You hear that? That means it was your daughter who had the drug problem, not the other way around. She was corrupting my son.

You shut the hell up!

Don’t you talk to her that way!

Stop it! Just stop! Don’t you see none of this is helping? Let’s just settle down here, okay?

[huffs]

Thank you. So, Tate, you were saying?

I–I told Holly no when she showed me the pills. I told her that I don’t do drugs.

Okay. Were you surprised when she brought them out?

Yeah, I mean, she offered me weed once and I know she got smashed on Christmas Eve, but I didn’t know that she was taking anything else.

I can’t believe you are buying this!

EJ!

He has no idea what the hell he is talking about!

She said the pills were just some ADHD meds she got from some guy at school, that– that they gave her energy.

You lying bastard! I’m gonna make sure that you are an old man by the time you get out of prison!

Stop! He’s lying. My son is lying. He’s not lying to protect himself. He’s lying to protect his dad. They were my drugs. And you need to arrest me.

[dramatic music]

Exactly what do you mean, that I don’t need the details?

Steve and I know what we’re doing. And hey, you don’t want to waste any time talking about this, do you? Not when we have this whole house to ourselves. And we could actually use this alone time to… really ring in the new year.

Oh.

[chuckles]

Well, I’m not sure how much alone time we’ll have. The boys will be home eventually.

Well, you know what “eventually” means to me? It means that we have time, especially if we take this to the master bedroom behind a closed door.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I think we should lock it.

Oh, God, I love the way you think. Let’s go.

[both laughing]

You said you were too tired to clean up. Just leave it.

Yeah, well, you know what? Now I’m too wired. Damn it, Stefan. Every second that ticks by is another second that a kid could end up sick in the hospital, or worse.

I’m sorry you had to make those calls.

Yeah. I’ve had… I’ve had blood on my hands too many times to count. And recently, in fact. I mean, there was the hitwoman at Bayview.

She was sent there to murder you.

Oh, then there was Gil.

He attacked you.

Yeah, I know. Look, I know– I know that they are scum, and I’m not losing any sleep knowing that they are off the streets and now rotting in a grave. But Holly? Man, I just–I used to love watching her get dressed up, and matching her accessories with her little glittery shoes. And then she would be sitting, reading a Harry Potter book, while Nicole and I would just gossip. And now, thanks to me, that sweet girl, she could be gone forever. And if she dies, Stefan, God forbid, I am not gonna be able to live with myself.

Come here.

So they were your drugs, Brady? Even though the police found them on Tate?

Yes.

Dad, no.

He found them, and he took them from me.

So you’re claiming that you sold them to Holly?

All I know is that my son is innocent. He had nothing to do with this, so you need to let him go.

Uh-huh. You want me to arrest him?

Yeah, you– arrest–arrest me, because I did it. I just confessed. Let’s get on with this.

[scoffs] You heard the man. How’s Holly?

No change. Nicole is still in there with her. She’s being moved to ICU for extra care.

I see.

You’re welcome to go and sit with them if you want.

EJ, go. Go be with your family. I’ll take Brady downtown. I’ll get to the bottom of this, okay? Your family needs you. Go.

I’ll be seeing both of you in court.

Mom, this is wrong. I can’t let Dad–

[shushing]

[softly] It’s okay.

Look, my shift is over, but the complete toxicology screen should be available in the morning. I’m sorry. I know how much you care about Holly. I wish I had better news.

No, thanks. I–I understand. And I know all you doctors, you’re all doing the best that you can. She has a lot of people pulling for her.

That helps, trust me. And uh, I also heard this happened at the bistro. If that’s true, my mom must be pretty shaken up. I had a call from her earlier, but I couldn’t take it.

Yeah, yeah, I would go see her if I were you.

Yeah. I’ll do that.

Okay. We should get going.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Let’s go.

[handcuffs rattling]

[clears throat]

You have the right to remain silent…

Please don’t do this, Dad.

Theresa, take him home.

Will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you.

[tense music]

[sighs]

Come on, Brady, pick up the phone.

John, I’m sure everything is all right.

I don’t know about that, Doc. Look at the time. It’s almost morning. They should’ve been back by now.

[door clicks] Hey, there we go.

Tate? Theresa? Oh, my. What’s wrong?

Um… Holly Jonas OD’d at the New Year’s Eve party at the bistro.

Oh, my God!

She’s in a– she’s in a coma, and sh– she–

She has a lot of people who are praying for her to pull through, but um, it’s not looking good. And uh… Brady has been arrested for supplying those drugs that put her there.

Sit down.

All right.

Yeah. Let’s have a little chat.

That’s fine by me.

Don’t you want to call your lawyer?

No, not really. Just need to relay some simple, straightforward facts, and that’s about it.

All right. Well, before you relay your simple, straightforward facts, I need you to listen and listen good. EJ is demanding someone’s head on a spike. That’s why I brought you down here. I want to give you some time so that you can get your story straight.

Rafe, my story? What are you talking about? I did it, all right? It’s my fault. I’m ashamed of it. Done.

Okay. I know you’re trying to protect your son, trying to be a good father. But I don’t believe for a second that those drugs were yours.

Thanks, Dom. Yeah, I owe you one.

[phone beeps] All right. Dominic’s gonna take care of it. As much of the product as he can get off the street, he will.

That’s a relief. But uh, I hate to ask, how much is this going to cost?

It’s just a favor.

Oh. And what happens when Dom calls in that favor?

Well, it’s not something we need to worry about right now. Right now, we’re just gonna focus on getting those drugs off the streets before they can do any more damage.

You say that now, but you are going to regret this. Ava, it is not fair that you are the one–

Tripp, hey.

Hey, Mom. Am I, uh, interrupting something?

No, not at all, baby. Come here.

[chuckles] Oh, God. How’s Holly? What’s the latest?

No change. She’s still comatose.

Oh, God, I can only imagine what Nicole is going through.

Yeah.

You know, I’m–I’m praying for her, that she pulls through this.

We all are. Hey, Stefan, do you mind if I had a moment alone with my mom?

No problem. I’ll, uh, just go get some fresh air.

[sighs] Okay, baby, what is it?

Mom, please tell me you’re not involved in any of this.

Sit down, sit down. Tell me what happened. Start from the beginning.

Um, Holly took pills that were laced with something.

Opioids. Um, and like I said, Brady was arrested for supplying the drugs.

But he didn’t.

What?

You heard your father. He said they were his.

Wait, Brady confessed?

Selling drugs? Come on, that’s insane.

Look, I don’t know any more than what he said. But I’m sure that the police are going to let him go, once they hear the whole story.

Tate, you’ve been up all night. Maybe you should get some rest.

There’s, um, there’s no way I can sleep right now.

I’m gonna head on down to the cop shop, see if there’s something I can do.

Do you want me to come with you?

No, no. Just stay here with Tate.

Uh, how about some warm milk? That usually helps you relax, hmm?

Sure. Thanks, Grandma.

Of course.

Tate. Look at me. Look at me. You said you were gonna keep your mouth shut. I know you hate sitting on your hands, but your grandfather is the ISA. Brady and him know how to navigate the system.

I don’t need them to. I was doing just fine, Mom!

Okay, my honey, I know. But your areas of expertise are lacrosse, girls, and senior pranks. If you were fine, we wouldn’t be in this situation! I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.

Look, I know you want Dad to take the rap for me because you don’t actually care what happens to him–

That is not true.

Then why won’t you just let me handle this, all right? I was doing just fine. I didn’t do anything wrong. And Dad has a record, Mom. This could ruin his life.

All right, here– here you go.

Sorry, Grandma. I–I don’t think I can drink this. I feel sick. I think I’m just gonna, um– I think I’m just gonna go lay down.

Yeah. Good idea.

Tate, look at me. Everything’s gonna be okay. Okay?

[sighs]

What do you mean? How would I be involved in this?

You know exactly what I mean. Mom, just– just be honest with me. I–I won’t judge you.

Really? Because that seems like exactly what you are doing. What, I’m the daughter of a drug lord, someone OD’d in my restaurant, so obviously, I’m responsible?

Okay. Mom, I love you, but my dad is also a PI. I know how to connect the dots, okay? You get out of Bayview, you need a job, and then Gil hires you out of nowhere to manage this upscale restaurant?

Oh! So all of a sudden I’m not qualified?

That’s not what I said. I’m just saying that it almost seemed too good to be true, okay? And then a couple of weeks later, you killed Gil right there in my apartment.

In self-defense.

I know. I know. I’m sure it was. But then when Stefan bought this restaurant, that’s when things seemed really weird, okay? What would the CEO of DiMera Enterprises want with a place like this?

Well, he’s a financial backer, and it’s a good investment.

Okay. Even if I was willing to believe all of that, there’s also your breakup with Harris, which was even weirder. I mean, I thought you two were happy. And then out of nowhere, you just don’t want anything to do with him?

Wow, now my love life is even suspicious?

Yeah. I think you wanted Harris out of the way because he’s a cop, and you didn’t want him getting onto any type of drug operation you’re running out at this place. Am I right?

[tense music]

Well, you’re wrong. The drugs were mine.

So you expect me to believe that you sat there the whole time, while EJ was accusing and berating your son, when you were the guilty one? That you, Brady Black, are dealing drugs to minors?

Rafe, I’m an addict, all right? And addicts, sometimes we go to, uh, you know, great lengths to get our fix. What can I tell you?

Oh, come on. Come on. We both know that your prints are not gonna be on that baggie. And then the truth is gonna come out that you lied, and the only thing that that is going to accomplish? It’s gonna make Tate look even more guilty.

It’s too late to take it back anyway.

No.

Yeah, it is.

No, it is not, because I have not put anything on the record. Now, assuming that Tate is telling the truth, he needs you. He needs you to help him fight this so that justice can be served.

Justice?

[laughs] EJ doesn’t want justice. He wants blood, Rafe. So let him have mine.

[somber music]

[groans]

[tense music]

[hyperventilating]

[grunts]

[breathing heavily]

[breathes deeply]

You know, never in a million years did I think that Brady would start using again.

So you really believe that he relapsed?

I don’t know what to believe. But I do know that Brady would never deliberately give drugs to Holly Jonas.

[tense music]

[sighs] You know what? I told Alex that he should go home earlier. I should probably fill him in on what’s going on. Will you let me know what happens with Brady?

Of course I will.

[sighs] I should go check on Tate.

There’s a lot that you don’t know here.

I’m sure.

Look, yeah, you’re right. My breakup with Harris was sudden, but that is because he cheated on me.

Harris? Who did he cheat with?

[chuckles] Yeah, you wouldn’t believe it if I told you, and I’m not going to.

Okay. Well, I’m sorry that happened. But it still doesn’t explain the rest of it.

Why are you being so suspicious of me?

Because you’re acting really nervous, Mom. Which makes me think maybe you hadn’t cut ties with the Vitalis like you promised.

Okay, I did cut ties with them, Tripp. You need to believe me. I know I betrayed you in the past, but just– just believe it, all right?

Okay. Well, here’s the thing. When I told you I was moving to Hong Kong, you never once tried to talk me out of it. In fact, you seemed downright happy about it. And that’s when I knew things were really wrong. Okay? So… don’t lie to me. If you’re in over your head, I need you to tell me what’s going on, now.

[tense music]

[sighs] How the hell did I end up here?

You! You did this to her. You did this to my daughter, you bastard!

[dramatic music]

Oh, my God, oh, my God!

What is it? What happened?

It’s Tate. He’s gone!

Where’s Brady? All right. So where’s his lawyer?

Says he doesn’t want one.

Oh, come on. That’s a bunch of bull. I’m gonna get him a lawyer. So just hold off on the questioning until I get the man here, okay?

Yeah, I’m sorry. It’s not– it’s not your call. Excuse me.

[sighs] Your dad’s out there, insisting he be allowed to find you a lawyer.

[clears throat] Well, I appreciate his concern, but I don’t want one.

Well, he’s just doing the same thing that you are, Brady: looking out for his son. But since you insist on taking the fall, at least do this for me. Tell me where you got the drugs, from whom, and what were they?

I don’t remember. I was high.

[scoffs softly] Okay. So if I take your blood and do a tox screen, it’s gonna come back positive? Yeah. That’s what I thought.

[somber music]

Hey, Tate! What the hell you doing here?

Not now, Grandpa.

Tate, what– you are not supposed to be here.

I can’t let you take the fall for this, Dad! And I won’t.

Something you want to say, son?

No, there–there’s nothing he wants to say.

It wasn’t my dad.

Shh!

I was the one who had the drugs, like the officer said. If you’re– you’re gonna arrest someone, arrest me.

[dramatic music]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

All right, there we go. How ’bout some bubbly?

[chuckles] Oh. Thank you.

Yeah.

You know, I was surprised that you decided to come over tonight, Abe. I thought you were set on spending New Year’s Eve alone.

I was. I changed my mind, obviously.

Oh. Why did you change your mind?

[gentle music]

To be honest, the thought of– the thought of beginning a brand-new year when I–I’m not remembering any of the past years, well, it’s, um– I was afraid that I’d be uncomfortable and that that would make you uncomfortable.

No, it wouldn’t. And it doesn’t.

Well, here’s to the future.

Oh. To the future.

[both laugh softly]

You’re not drinking?

Well, I’m trying to stay away from alcohol. Um, I’ve been having some strange symptoms. And, well, that’s what my doctor recommended. You know, I did a whole lot of protesting, but she would have none of it.

[mysterious music]

What kind of strange symptoms have you been having?

Uh, look, um, can we–can we just, you know, forget that I ever said anything?

[chuckles awkwardly] I’m feeling just fine now, fine now. And I don’t wanna spoil our New Year’s Eve together.

Continue enjoying the New Year’s Day fun when we return after this brief commercial.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year, my darling.

And you made it just in time.

I promised you I would.

[romantic music] A toast to my beautiful wife. And in this coming year starting now on the very first day of the new year, may your troubles be fewer and your blessings be more and may nothing but happiness come through your door.

Oh, my goodness. I had no idea I married a poet.

Well… Mmm, mmm, mwah.

So… what should we do now?

Are you offering up a suggestion?

I am.

All right. What time does Holly get back from her date?

2:00 a.m., or at least that’s the curfew I gave her.

Oh. So that gives us an hour and minutes.

It’s a long time from now.

Very long. A lot can happen in an hour and minutes.

Yeah.

Mm.

A whole lot.

Uh-huh.

[upbeat music]

Happy New Year!

[party horns blowing]

[groans] Happy New Year to everybody else who’s alone tonight.

[indistinct chatter]

[suspenseful music]

Holly? Holly! Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Hey, hey. Holly! Holly! Hey, look at me. Look at me. Holly? Holly! Hey, hey, get up. Come on. Get up. Get up. Oh. Oh, my God. Oh, my God.

[groans]

Oh, my God. Holly! Holly!

[panting]

Salem Police, don’t move!

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

[gentle music]

What’s going on here?

She was seizing. She vomited.

[tense music]

Her pulse is low. She’s barely breathing. What’s her name?

Uh, Holly Jonas.

Holly? Holly, can you hear me? Holly, open your eyes. What did she take? I need to know so I can help her.

I don’t know. I don’t know what she took.

[scoffs] Okay, Holly. Come on. Let’s go. Breathe, Holly. Breathe.

[pants]

Is–is she gonna be okay?

[sighs] How old is she?

Uh, .

I got a possible OD, back loading dock at the Bistro. Female, , nonresponsive. Pulse is low, seizure and vomiting. Requesting paramedics and ambulance. Okay, Holly. Holly. Holly, can you sit up? Holly? Holly. Holly, stay with me. Breathe, Holly. Breathe. Can you hear me? Holly? Holly, it’s gonna be okay. They’re on their way. Breathe, Holly. Breathe. It’s okay. It’s okay. They’re on their way. Holly? Holly, stay with me.

[phone ringing]

What a night.

Yeah, New Year’s definitely brings out the crazies.

Yeah, tell me about it. As if things weren’t bad enough, two more overdose fatalities tonight.

Okay, this is not gonna get any better until we figure out where these drugs are coming from.

[cell phone rings]

Hernandez.

[suspenseful music] You’re kidding me. Where? All right, I’m on my way.

[sighs]

Another OD?

-year-old girl.

[sighs]

[mellow music]

Happy New Year.

Uh, guys, I’m sorry. Hey, sorry to interrupt you, but–

“But,” but what? What’s up?

I can’t find Tate. I’ve been looking everywhere.

Okay, well, I’m sure he’s around here somewhere. Why don’t you just text him?

Theresa, I did. He didn’t respond.

Well, maybe him and his girlfriend are, like, huddled up in the corner somewhere.

Maybe. Look, I was gonna give ’em both a ride home, but I’m gonna take off. It would be helpful if you could give him a ride back. I’ll keep looking for him, okay?

Okay. Yeah. Let me know when he turns up.

I will. Will do.

[sighs] Uh, Ava, excuse me, sorry.

Hey, yeah?

Have you seen my son Tate?

Oh, yeah, he’s been here all night with Holly Jonas.

Yeah, I know. Um, very helpful. Thank you.

[cell phone beeps]

[dramatic music] Excuse me. Excuse me!

Happy New Year, my darling.

Happy New Year, baby.

[soft music]

You have no idea how relieved I am to have you back.

[chuckles] And I am so relieved to be back. Be myself.

[laughs]

Talking with Marlena helped, obviously.

Oh, yes. It helped so much. I mean, just expressing my feelings, it just– it lessened the pain and allowed me to be grateful for the blessings that I do have, which is Holly and you.

And you, my love, are a blessing to me.

[chuckles]

And now, we can look forward to good times together, happy times. It’s going to be a wonderful year for us. I can feel it.

[both laugh]

[overlapping chatter]

[glass clinking]

Happy New Year, everybody.

Happy New Year.

[sighs] Well, I’d like to take a moment to personally thank everybody on behalf of myself and everybody at the Bistro for celebrating New Year’s Eve with us. New Year’s Eve, ha, the night where we look to the future. And lo and behold, two of our guests here tonight at the Bistro have decided that they are gonna spend their futures together.

[applause] That’s right. That’s right. This young couple right here, they just got engaged here with us at the Bistro, and that–that warms our hearts. Isn’t that romantic?

[laughs] So to celebrate this young couple, I’ve decided that–

[siren wails distantly, uneasy music] Does anybody–what the hell?

Someone just OD’d on the docks. It’s Holly Jonas.

Did she just– did she just say Holly? Oh, my God. Oh, my God, where’s Tate? Where’s Tate?

[indistinct radio chatter]

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. Son, what’s–what’s– what happened? Tell me what happened.

I found her lying there. She was–she was seizing or something. And then she vomited. The cop–the cop had gave her something, but–

What?

I thought–I thought that she was gonna wake up, but–

No, no, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, I got you, I got you. It’s okay. It’s okay, Tate, just–

[dramatic music]

[pants] Okay, so I need– I need to know what– Tate, what happened before. What happened before?

I’ll take those.

Tea and honey as requested.

Mm. Waiting on me in my house. Now what’s wrong with that picture?

Nothing at all, especially since you obviously haven’t been taking care of yourself on your own.

What’s so obvious about it? I’m abstaining from alcohol. I’m getting lots of sleep, too much sleep, in fact, oh. And you’re not gonna let this go, are you?

No, I’m not. So, uh, what are these– these symptoms you’ve been having?

[sighs] All right. All right, fine, I’ll tell you. Well, a while back I started feeling tired all the time, you know, which given my job, it wasn’t surprising. But then I started noticing that my joints were aching, my skin was dry, my hands and feet were puffy. Well, it turns out I have hypothyroidism, which apparently is very common in women of a certain age.

Is there a treatment?

I just have to take a little pill every day. No big deal at all.

That’s good news.

Yes. Sort of.

Sort of?

Well, I also have a teeny tiny lump in my neck, which is probably nothing, but to be safe, they did a biopsy.

A biopsy for?

Cancer. No definitive test results yet, probably tomorrow.

Okay.

And, well, uh, I–I’ve been reading some, you know, medical articles online since I got the biopsy. And they’re, you know, very, very encouraging. Very reassuring. There are lots of new treatments out there for, you know, every– every kind of malignancy. Um, so if it is cancer, I know I can beat it. And I will.

[soft emotional music]

Of course you will.

Hand over the bag, now.

[siren wails]

[tense music] I asked you if you knew what she took. What are these?

No idea.

Do you know how many she had?

No, no.

Okay, I’m gonna need to see some ID.

He’s a minor. His name is Tate Black, and he’s my son.

I’m gonna need to see your ID, Tate.

[indistinct radio chatter]

McCauley, what do you got?

-year-old female, overdose, nonresponsive. Two doses of naloxone on scene. She’s en route to University. This young man was with her with these.

Where’d you get these?

They’re not mine.

Whose are they? Tate, we need to know where they came from.

They’re Holly’s.

Holly’s? Holly Jonas? That’s the one who OD’d?

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to call it a night.

Ooh, I wore you out, did I?

[chuckles] You can wear me out anytime. You’re not tired?

I am. I just– I wanna wait up for Holly and see how her night went.

[chuckles] Well, I’ll wait up with you.

Oh, no, honey, you don’t have to because she won’t give me the skinny if you’re listening.

Mm.

[laughs] Oh. That’s probably her. Gosh, I hope her date wasn’t a bust. It’s Rafe.

[phone beeps] Hey, Rafe. Is everything okay?

Yeah, I’m outside the Bistro right now, Nicole, and, uh, there was an incident here tonight involving Holly.

What do you mean, “an incident”?

[unsettling music] Rafe, what happened? Is she okay?

Well, as of right now it appears she suffered a drug overdose.

What? An overdose? Oh, my God.

Yeah, there were pills found on the scene.

What? Is she okay? Rafe, please tell me Holly is still alive.

Yes, she’s alive, but she was nonresponsive when she was taken from the docks, and she was administered two doses of naloxone. And right now she’s in an ambulance on the way to University Hospital. You should go there now.

[sobs]

What happened?

Oh, my God. Holly OD’d and we– We have to get to the hospital now.

All right, everybody, it’s all over. Come on, everybody back inside. Next round’s on the house, huh?

[eerie music]

So was, uh–was Holly served any alcohol?

No, absolutely not.

Okay. How can you be sure?

‘Cause my bartenders know to card, and we don’t serve booze to minors.

And you didn’t see any drugs?

No.

Nothing being passed around that looked suspicious?

No, no, but I wasn’t scanning the room all night, and, you know, searching to see what might be getting passed around by my guests. I was working.

Okay. Right. So it is possible drugs were at the party?

No, that’s not what I said.

Why the third degree, Detective?

Because a teenage girl attending a party at your establishment, Mr. DiMera, overdosed and almost died here tonight. And we don’t even know yet if she’s gonna pull through. So did you guys notice anybody else who was erratic, strung out, high?

It’s New Year’s Eve; the whole room seemed kinda high.

Okay, well, let me get more specific, Stefan. Did you see any drugs or drug paraphernalia going in and out of your Bistro or the docks at any time?

No, nothing.

Nothing.

[sighs] Nothing. Okay. Well, if you two do see or hear anything regarding drug usage, drug dealing, or transporting, the city of Salem would greatly appreciate it if you gave me a call. You know where to find me.

We do. Thank you.

[sighs]

[elevator dings]

Um, we’re–we’re–we’re looking for Holly Jonas.

She–she came here by ambulance.

Are you family?

I’m her boyfriend.

We-we were there. We were there with her. He was there with her when it happened.

You can wait over there. Someone will notify you of her status.

Notify? Is she dead?

She’s in Trauma. I don’t have any more information other than that.

[sighs] What’s “in Trauma”? Does that mean it’s really bad?

Traum–listen to me, Trauma means that she’s in the trauma room. She’s being treated right now. Look at me. Go over there. I want you to go over there. Have a seat. Tate, Tate, breathe. You need to tell your father exactly what happened tonight, okay?

Okay. Um, we were both at the party. We were both having a good time, and then I don’t know, Holly said something like she knows how we can have even more fun, right? And then she pulls this bag of pills out of her purse. And I told her, I said, “I’m not gonna take ’em” and that she shouldn’t either but…

Okay, okay.

She got mad at me and called me, like, a Goody Two-shoes or something. And then all of a sudden, she walked off to the bathroom, you know, pissed and–

Did she take the pills with her? Did she take the pills with her?

Yeah, yeah.

Okay.

And I just– I hoped that she would cool down, you know, like–

Right.

After a while, I started looking for her, but I-I couldn’t find her anywhere. I looked all over the Bistro, and then I found her out back. And she was– she was shaking, Dad. She was shaking and she was throwing up all over the place, and then all of a sudden out of nowhere, this cop is shining a light in my face. Dad…

[sighs] That’s not good.

I’m in big trouble, aren’t I?

[elevator dings]

Oh, my God. Tate, where’s Holly?

We just got here. We just got here.

Well, is she okay?

She’s just–we don’t know–

Just tell me where she is, Brady.

She’s in Trauma.

[exhales heavily]

[somber music]

[monitor beeping]

Breathing is still thready.

Vitals are dropping.

Call blue, give me a crash cart.

[tense music] Give her an amp of epi and run the fluids wide-open. Vitals?

[monitor beeping rapidly]

We’ve got V-fib.

[sighs] Damn it. Uh, give me joules.

[beeping intensifies] Holly, breathe.

[defibrillator paddles humming]

Oh, my God. Holly, oh, my God.

Ma’am, you need to wait outside. You can’t be in here.

But–

[sobs]

[dramatic music]

Two hours ago, this place was hoppin’.

[balloon explodes] What, are you trying to give me a heart attack?

Like I haven’t had one already tonight? Huh? I can’t take this, Stefan. I can’t. Holly Jonas could have died tonight. Hell, she could be dead right now for all we know.

Okay, look, there is no telling that what she took came through here. It could have come from anywhere.

Oh, it could have come from anywhere.

Hey, we didn’t shove those pills down her throat, all right? This is not our fault.

Okay. Stefan, tell me that you still sleep the same at night. You tell me that you don’t wake up every morning sick to your stomach. You tell me that, and I know you’re a damn liar.

You’re right. I hate this. I hate it as much as you do, but Clyde Weston has us in a choke hold. I am sorry for what happened to Holly, I am. But there’s no way out of this.

[breathing steadily] Oh, God. Tripp, how is she?

We were able to stabilize her.

Oh, thank God.

But there were complications.

[tense music]

What complications?

Holly’s on a ventilator. She slipped into a coma.

[sobs]

[elevator dings]

Oh, my God. Tate, there you are.

Mom.

Hi. Oh, my God. Are you okay?

He’s shaken up.

Yeah. I know. Of course he is. Of course he is. Where’s Holly? Where’s Holly? Is she all right?

We–we don’t know anything.

[exhales] Are you okay?

No. No, I am not okay. She could be dead. She was shaking and throwing up everywhere. So, no, I am not okay, Mom.

[shushes]

Has Tate been checked out by a doctor?

You think he was using?

You don’t?

No, my son does not do drugs. He and I have talked about this. He knows that his parents are addicts. He’s told me many times he would never ever go down that road. The thought of that makes him sick.

What teenagers say and what they do can be two very different things.

Yeah, well I am the parent of a teenager. I think I would know better what my son does more than you.

Okay, I’m sorry. You’re right. You know your son.

Yeah, I do. Look, I think you should just go home. There’s not really anything you can do here.

No, I’m not leaving you, Theresa. Not when you need me.

I don’t. This is a family matter. If you wouldn’t just mind going, please.

Okay. I will check in with you later.

[sighs] Tate. Tate. I’m so, so sorry about Holly. That was a lot, watching her overdose for you. It must have been really traumatic. Tate, can I ask you something? Did you do any drugs?

Any news on Holly?

Uh, Rafe, she’s in Trauma. They’re not saying anything else.

Oh. Tate, listen, I know that this is a tough night for you but I’m gonna need to ask you some questions, okay?

Okay.

All right. Now you’re not in custody but since you are a minor, I’m gonna, uh, need to read a statement for everyone’s protection, all right? You have the right to remain silent. But what you do say can be used against you in a court–

Rafe, Rafe, he’s not under arrest or anything?

You can ask for a lawyer at any time. And you have the right to stop this interview at any time. Do you want a lawyer?

He doesn’t need a lawyer because he didn’t do anything wrong.

Do you want to keep talking to me? I need a verbal response, son.

Yes, yeah.

Good.

Rafe, can I, uh, speak to you for a minute?

You are a strong woman. And if anyone– if anyone can deal with this, it’s you.

[scoffs] You got that right. And maybe there’s nothing to deal with, like I said. And aside from me being so strong, I have my daughter to help me get through this.

Yes, you do. I know how close the two of you are.

Mm-hmm, Chanel is my rock. She’s all I need. And that’s why…

[tense music]

That’s why what?

Well, now that I’ve told you what’s going on, I think you need to leave, Abe.

What?

I want you to leave.

You want me to leave?

Abraham, you are a generous soul and I really appreciate your offer to be by my side, but I have to decline it.

Paulina, if you’re going through something, I want to be there for you.

I don’t want you to be here for me. My daughter is my rock, like I said! And she and I will go through this together, but you–

[somber piano music] I don’t want you sticking around ’cause you’re feeling sorry for me. I happen to hate people who feel sorry for me. I find it intolerable, in fact.

Well, so do I. I hate it too. And I don’t feel sorry for you.

Yeah, well, even so, under these circumstances, where I know I’m– where I know I might be facing some serious health issues, but I just– it’s just too hard to have you around, someone who used to be my husband, who’s still my husband, who just looks at me like I’m just some acquaintance.

You are not just some acquaintance.

Well, even so, whatever or whatever it is that I am to you now, it’s not enough. So please, please, I need you to leave.

Well, that’s too bad.

Excuse me?

I said, “That’s too bad.” There’s no way in hell that I am gonna let the woman I love go through something without me by her side.

Did–did you just say the “woman you love”?

I damn sure did.

[chuckles]

I damn sure did. I love you, Paulina Price. I love you, Paulina Price Carver.

[laughs]

I love you.

Oh.

[both laugh]

[phone beeps]

[sighs]

How is she?

Well, Tripp’s not answering his cell so I called the main number, and the receptionist said that he wasn’t available, so. She wouldn’t give me any information about Holly’s status, though. I got a really bad feeling about this.

Yeah. Well, there’s nothing we can do. So why don’t we each of us go home, get some sleep? That way we’re sharp for tomorrow in case anyone wants to question us then. But we need to get our story straight. Neither of us saw anything, nor did we hear the faintest whisper of anything illegal, you got that?

Yeah, I got it.

[cell phone ringing]

It’s Statesville.

[tense music]

Gabi?

[sighs] Gabi is not allowed to make phone calls in the wee hours of the morning. It’s gotta be Clyde.

I–I’m–I’m gonna go see what’s going on.

Oh, me too.

No, Tate. Tate, I– you stay here with your mom, okay?

And she’s showing signs of minimal brain activity.

So the coma is the result of an opiate overdose?

She’s in a coma? Is she in a coma?

Look. Holly’s mother is here and she’s already been apprised of her status, okay? Since you’re not family, I can’t– I can’t discuss her case with you. Okay? Just know– just know that she’s getting the best possible care we can provide, okay?

All right.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

What the hell is going on?

Holly is alive. That’s all I can tell you.

But she’s in a coma?

Listen, obviously you know what happened with Holly is very serious. I really need to talk to Tate to find out what he knows about what she took tonight.

Okay.

All right?

All right.

Okay.

How is she?

She’s alive.

Oh, thank God.

Yeah, so, Tate, listen. I know tonight’s been tough, but I need to ask you those questions now, okay?

Yeah. Yeah, no problem. I just– I just talked to my dad.

Okay, well, now you need to talk to me. You need tell me everything. Tell me what happened from the moment that you picked Holly up to the moment that you found her passed out.

Um, after I picked her up, Holly and I went to the party together. And we were dancing and laughing and having a good time. And then suddenly just outta nowhere she pulls this bag of pills out of her purse and shows it to me.

Okay, so just to be clear, you didn’t give them to her?

No.

The pills were hers? She brought them?

Yeah. Yeah, the pills were Holly’s.

The hell they were. My stepdaughter does not do drugs.

[monitor beeping]

[tense music]

[sighs]

[somber music] Hey, Holly. Mommy’s here. I’m here, baby.

[sniffles] * Hush, little baby, don’t say a word * * Mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird * * And if that mockingbird don’t sing * * Mama’s gonna buy you a diamond ring * * And if that diamond ring turns brass * * Mama’s gonna buy you a looking glass * * And if that looking glass gets broke * * Mama’s gonna buy you a billy goat * * And if that billy goat falls down *

[sniffles] * You’ll still be the sweetest baby in town *

[somber music]

[crying]

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[sighs] OK, according to my schedule, which is actually your schedule, you should be waking up just in time to ring in the New Year. And I will have a bottle ready to pop.

[knock at door] Sarah, you look beautiful.

Thank you. You look like a new dad.

[sighs] Come in. Come in.

[chuckles]

This is a nice surprise. I thought you were going to that big New Year’s Eve party.

I am, but I just wanted to stop in and give Victoria a New Year’s kiss. Do you mind?

Not at all.

Hi, angel. Are you having fun with your daddy? Yes?

[smooches] Her head’s warm.

[dramatic music]

Jeez, what, did I hit the jackpot or something? I got the best-looking girl in town on my arm for New Year’s Eve.

Yeah, we are both pretty lucky. I just–I wish I hadn’t left Mama all alone tonight.

You know that she wouldn’t have let us stay home tonight even if we wanted to, right?

I know. I know. It’s just, going into this New Year, worrying that she might have cancer–

Hey, hey, Paulina Price is a force to be reckoned with, OK? Let’s say, worst-case scenario, even if it is cancer, she is going to get treatment and kick its ass. I’m living proof, you can leave cancer in the rearview.

Yeah, you are.

And whatever happens, we are going to get through it together. Yeah?

Yeah.

Hi, Leo.

Chadwick.

Bye, Leo.

No, no, no, no, no, wait. Ah, this must be kismet. You are just the man I wanted to see. CMDM, if I may call you that, I have a very interesting proposition for you.

Sorry, I’m almost ready.

No, you’re fine. I’m a little early.

Have I mentioned that I don’t like mixers that involve, you know, people?

Ev, you are the new editor in town. A lot of Salem’s movers and shakers will be there. This is a good way for you to meet them.

Can’t I just meet them on the job?

This is the job.

[chuckles] You’re not going for the party. You’re going to make connections. This is work for both of us.

And my date?

[groans] First of all, she called me a disgusting lothario was the word that she used, as I recall. And then she proceeds to punch me in my face and then barf all over me.

God.

I’m not kidding. Like, blood and puke.

Awful.

And it was the worst New Year’s Eve of my life.

Hey, guys.

Hey.

Oh, hi. Hey, Tate, Brady. Happy New Year.

To you too.

Yeah, happy New Year, Mom, Alex.

Hey.

And I got to go.

Where to?

Why do you care?

Just tell me.

He’s picking up Holly.

Thanks, Dad.

Why can’t she know that? It’s fine.

Holly, huh? OK. Well, last I heard, you were throwing her Christmas present in the trash.

Yeah, well, we worked things out.

Attaboy.

Anyway, I’m sorry your date fizzled out for tonight, Dad.

It’s all right.

But I’ll see you guys later.

See you.

See you, son.

[sighs]

Your date?

Yes, my date was– was Rachel. But Kristin took her out of town for the weekend, so… Anyway, have a good night. Happy New Year to you. I’m gonna head home, so I’ll see you.

Wait a minute. Bup-bup-bup. Where do you think you’re going?

Theresa, I’m going home.

No, no, you’re not. You’re coming with us.

What?

[sighs]

Hey, I’ve been looking for you.

Hey, yeah, I just– I needed to step outside and get some air before the festivities begin.

Hmm. Judging by the reservation list, it’s gonna be a hell of a night. And I got to hand it to you, looks good in there.

Thanks.

Yeah.

I’m just glad that was the last pickup, so now we can just concentrate on the party.

Yeah.

[phone ringing and buzzing] News alert?

Hmm.

[phone beeps]

Oh, two Salem kids were found dead.

[suspenseful music] OD’d… On cocaine laced with–

[sighs]

[tense music]

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

I–

[thermometer beeping] I didn’t notice that she was warm when I laid her down. She OK?

Yeah, I mean, her temperature is elevated, but it’s nothing extreme yet. Would you grab me the baby acetaminophen?

Oh, I don’t have that.

Xander, there are things that every parent needs to have when they have a baby.

Obviously, I didn’t know about that one. Can you make me a list?

Yeah, I absolutely will.

OK, well, I’ll go get the… “acetaphinomin.”

Acetaminophen, baby acetaminophen.

Right.

[dramatic music]

You know, I think that the reason why Mama insisted that we go to the party tonight is so that we can report back, be the eyes and ears of the mayor ’cause she’s usually the one holding court in the center of it all.

Well, whatever the reason, I am just happy to be here tonight, holding you.

[tender music]

Proposition? We’ve gone over this, Leo. You’re not my type.

[sighs] This one has to do with “The Spectator.” One can’t help noting that since the departure of Salem’s favorite columnist, moi, circulation has gone from booming to bombing. And being the astute businessman that you are, you must know it would behoove you to bring Lady Whistleblower back, make that little rag go bing-bang-boom again.

[dramatic music]

I believe somewhere in all that babble was a request for your job back.

Mm.

Mm. Isn’t mine to give. You’re gonna have to talk to the editor in chief.

Let me do it.

Oh. Thank you. Would you? I’m all thumbs, obviously.

[gasps] I gave these to you.

Yeah, you did, Valentine’s Day. They’re my favorites.

No, no, no, no. No, thank you. No, thank you. I have no interest in being a third wheel with you guys, so I’m just gonna go home; it’ll be fine.

Just stop being such a party pooper. Besides, you might even meet someone tonight.

Oh, not interested, thank you.

Really? No longer have any interest in women?

[chuckles] I’m not interested in meeting a woman tonight, Alex.

Oh, no?

OK, fine then, just come for the food and the laughs.

Food and the laughs? You think there’s gonna be laughter?

Yes.

It’s gonna be fun?

It’s gonna be fun. There’s gonna be a lot of laughter. There’s gonna be a lot of funny people there, including me. I’m funny–ha-ha–aren’t I?

Mm-hmm.

I never leave the house without a really good joke or a really witty remark, right?

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah. Yeah, so look, OK, fine, if you’re not coming for the laughs, just– you really want to spend New Year’s Eve on your own?

No. All right, I’ll come. I’ll come. I will come but just for a little while. I’m only staying for a little while.

No, you are gonna stay until the ball drops, until it is officially a New Year.

Theresa. You know, but it– this New Year’s probably gonna be just like the old year.

[sighs]

Can’t you just–

I don’t know.

Why are you such a cynic? Just snap out of it. This year is gonna be amazing. It’s gonna be mind-blowing, OK?

Yeah?

Because we’re gonna stop the war. We’re gonna find a cure for diseases and world hunger and stop climate change. I’m telling you. And I don’t know, I mean, maybe there might even be a wedding proposal or marriages or– I don’t know.

Uh-huh.

Go on.

I wouldn’t rule that out.

God, Mom, you scared me.

I’m sorry, I should have knocked. I got your text. So you’re going out with Tate tonight?

Yeah, to the Bistro. But if you need me to stay home–

No, no, why would I want you to stay home on New Year’s?

Are you sure you’re OK?

Yeah, I’m– I’m fine. I– I had a therapy session today, and I’m in a really good place. So EJ and I are having a quiet night in, just the two of us.

OK, well, I wouldn’t want to intrude on that.

You wouldn’t be intruding, but I’d be happy knowing that you’re having fun. So I hope you and Tate have a wonderful time tonight.

Oh, we will. I’m planning on it.

Oh.

[chuckles]

[tense music]

Laced? Laced cocaine? You think it came from here?

How the hell should I know, Ava? Look, all I know is, Clyde Weston’s guys, they pull up here. They drop shipments off. Then another group comes, and they take the shipments away, OK? We don’t know where the shipments come from, what’s in them, or where they’re going. We’re not drug dealers, all right?

OK, yeah, yeah, you keep telling yourself that.

[festive music]

[indistinct chatter]

[gasps] Happy New Year, everyone.

Hey, happy New Year to you too, Steph.

Hey, happy New Year.

Alex, you already know Everett, but, Chanel, Theresa, Brady, Johnny, I’d like to introduce Everett Lynch, “The Spectator’s” new editor in chief.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Yeah, happy New Year.

Nice to meet you. Happy New Year. Happy New Year. Hi.

Happy New Year.

Oh, I spy a judge and the head of chamber of commerce. So good to see you guys.

Nice to meet you.

See you.

You too.

[sighs] OK, well, I think I’m gonna raid the buffet. Who’s with me?

Mm, me.

Yeah?

Come on, boo, let’s go.

Well, it’s only more hours and minutes until the New Year, so–

Oh, my God, come on, Brady, give the party a chance, would you?

Actually, I think I’m gonna give the appetizers a little chance myself.

Whoa, whoa, wait, wait, wait, please.

What? What is it?

There’s just something I want to talk to you about while Theresa is otherwise engaged.

OK, about what?

About her.

OK, you know what? Look.

[sighs] If you can get Everett to sign off on it, then I’m fine with it, provided–provided that you follow some rules. “The Spectator’s” my wife’s legacy, so I’m not gonna have you turn it into some crass gossip rag. So I will have final approval on everything that is printed, you understand?

Fine, fine, fine, no crassness. Well, minimal crassness, at least. I’ve already got some great ideas percolating.

Yeah, I bet you do.

So moving right along, any big New Year’s Eve plans for you and Stephanie?

No. Actually, we broke up.

Oh, Chadwick, I’m so sorry.

[dramatic music] Interesting. Why would Stephanie Johnson spend the night at the Brady Pub? So when did you and Stephanie call it quits?

It’s none of your business. In fact, you know what? None of my business is any of your business, you got it?

OK, potential future boss’ boss. Now I must go find Mr. E. Lynch.

Aw. Hello, my darling.

[sighs] From the moment you were born, my life got sweeter and sweeter. Do you know that? Hmm?

[soft music] You are still warm, but you’re not crying, so I know you’re not in any pain. And as soon as your daddy gets back, we are gonna get that fever down. OK, my precious girl?

Hmm, yeah, I vote no on that one.

Yeah, me too.

OK, next.

Mm.

Oh.

So how was therapy? You said it put you in a better place, right?

It did, and I’m really glad I went. And this year, I am gonna focus on all my blessings and my biggest one being you, my sweet girl.

[both chuckle]

OK, how about this?

Maybe. You know, I have some things in my closet you can try on if you want.

I’m not wearing a mom dress.

[gasps] Mom dress? What? I’m not that frumpy, am I?

Well, not yet.

[scoffs] Not yet?

[chuckles]

You’re such a stinker.

Could things get any worse?

Don’t tempt the gods.

Hmm. You know Tripp told me that he’s moving to Hong Kong with Wendy? Yeah. You know, actually, it might be for the best since then he’ll be out of Clyde’s reach.

Congratulations. No such luck with Gabi, though.

Right. Stefan, speaking of your wife, there’s something that you need to know. I told Harris that you and I were dating.

[intriguing music]

Why would you do that?

Well, when he found us huddled together when we were hiding drugs, he assumed that we– I don’t know, he stumbled upon an intimate moment, and I just went along with it. It’s better that he thinks that than he suspects what’s really going on here.

Right. Guess you’re right, though I hate the idea of the public thinking I’m cheating on Gabi.

[sighs] But you’re right. It’s a good cover.

Yeah, so… guess we’re having an affair.

[doorbell rings]

I’ll get it.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, not too eager, honey.

OK. Gotcha.

[chuckles] Whoa, Tate, aren’t you looking dapper?

[chuckles] Thanks, Mrs. DiMera. Is Holly ready?

Yeah, come on in.

[soft music]

[all chuckle]

Wow. Wow.

Yes, you said that already.

Oh, yeah. So are you ready to go?

Well, listen, have fun at the party, and be home by midnight.

[chuckles] Just kidding. OK, you can be home at : a.m. since it’s New Year’s. Happy almost , you two.

You too, Mom.

And by the way, your mom’s outfit isn’t so frumpy after all, right?

Mm-mm.

Thank you. OK, have fun.

Love you.

So are you ready to go?

Almost. Just thought we’d skip the “do we, don’t we” weirdness at midnight. And just so you know, we do.

Can’t wait till midnight.

Shh.

[fussing]

Hey.

Hi. Did you get it?

I did. I had to go to three different stores. And the one that was open was a liquor store, but they had the baby aceta– what you said.

Yes, great. Thank you. I gave her a bath, but she’s still feverish.

Oh, I’m so sorry I messed up with the meds.

No, no, no, it’s OK. We have it now. And so hopefully, it’ll help.

[fussing]

Hey.

Happy New Year, Chad.

Hey, yeah, happy New Year.

Good to see you.

Yeah, you too. I’m sorry, I hope you don’t mind me dropping by unannounced.

No, not at all.

Yeah, I just wanted to– to thank EJ for letting me use the jet.

Oh, you sure you don’t want to thank Stefan for that?

Mm, no, no, I would rather thank EJ.

Oh, well, he’s been upstairs on business calls, so you’re welcome to wait.

Is that OK?

Yeah, come on.

OK.

Why don’t you have a seat? So you were in Boston, huh, with the kids?

Yeah, just picked them up this morning. They’re gonna ring in the New Year with Doug and Julie.

Oh, lucky Doug and Julie.

Lucky kids.

Yeah.

[clears throat]

How are you? How are you and EJ doing? I’m sure it must be rough, especially with the holidays and all.

[sighs] Yes, it is.

[dramatic music]

I’m so sorry for your loss, Nicole.

Thank you.

Do you have any New Year’s plans?

Oh, God, no, no, just a quiet night at home. The last thing I want to do is go to a party.

[chuckles]

Yeah.

[festive music]

[indistinct chatter]

Oh, hey. Holly, how’s it going? Tate, good to see you.

Yeah, you guys too.

Happy New Year. You guys look so festive.

So do you. Yeah, this party looks pretty lit.

Yeah, oh, and let me tell you, you have to hit the buffet. I know you just got here, but it’s amazing.

Especially the shrimp curry. You better hurry and get over there. It’s gonna be gone soon.

Nice, nice, yeah.

Thanks, but we’re gonna go dance now.

OK.

Look at that. This place is jumping.

Yeah, that’s one way to put it.

[both chuckle]

Oh, hey, what are you–

What? It’s not like I grabbed your ass or something.

Shh! What–

What is it–

We’re supposed to be having an affair. Don’t you think it’d be better if it was on the down low instead of out in the open for the whole world to see?

Oh, sounds like you’re speaking from experience here, huh?

Ah.

Hey, Ava.

Hey.

Stefan, happy New Year.

Yeah, same to you.

Have you met Everett Lynch, “The Spectator’s” new editor in chief?

No, I haven’t had the pleasure.

Nor have I.

Well, this is Ava Vitali and Stefan DiMera, who not only is the CEO of DiMera Enterprises; he also owns this establishment. And Ava Vitali is the general manager.

DiMera and Vitali, I’m familiar with those names. You both have quite the– you just–you both have the sort of…

[clears throat] Colorful family histories. But you’re a restaurateur now, which is so great. I love–I love rest– does your family frequent the restaurant, just out of curiosity?

It’s a legitimate business.

Right, right.

So Salem has a history of surprise guests showing up on New Year’s Eve.

Wow.

Any chance of that happening tonight?

Not that I’m aware of.

[sighs] Look, man, I hope you’re not planning to give me some kind of a lecture or anything, ’cause, actually, Theresa and I are getting along right now just fine.

That’s not totally what I wanted to talk to you about.

What is it?

[sighs]

At Christmas dinner, Maggie and company were all over me for putting Theresa in charge of “Bella.” You didn’t take a stand, but I think Theresa could really benefit from you being in her corner right now. I mean, I keep telling her how great she’s doing, but I think she needs some confidence building from somebody other than her boyfriend, you know? So what do you say? Could you maybe show a little bit of support?

Alex, the dance floor’s hopping. You got to come out there, show me your dance moves. Come on.

All right.

[people cheering]

[quirky music]

[people gasping]

Oh, you got to be kidding me.

What the hell is that?

[cheers and applause]

[festive music]

Great, just what we need, that gossip queen poking his nose around here.

I can’t stand that little bastard.

You and me both.

[sighs] I must say, this is quite the shindig. Hats off for throwing a fabu party.

Thanks.

Leo, isn’t there a vampire convention you should be attending somewhere?

Ugh! You don’t like my cape? Shows how much you know about fashion. Despite the opinion of Edna Mode, capes are back, baby. So am I.

You got her to calm down.

Well, or maybe the medication is kicking in.

[dramatic music] So what do we– what do we do now?

We wait. Hopefully, her temperature will drop. I’m gonna text my friend and tell her that I’m not coming to the party.

You sure?

Yeah, of course I’m sure. My baby is sick. I’m not gonna leave her. She’s my priority, always.

[chuckles] Breakups can be tough. I ought to know.

[both chuckle] Chad, I’m really sorry things didn’t work out between you and Stephanie.

Thank you. Yeah, I should have known I was moving too fast, that it was too soon to… move on after Abigail. This house… You know she redecorated it? She’s the one that…

Oh.

Gave it this little facelift.

[chuckles] A lot of amazing memories in this home… A few really horrible ones.

Yeah.

You know, I… thought I was ready to… have another relationship, and I obviously wasn’t.

I know what you mean.

[sighs] But for me… I was ready to be a mother again. But all too often, life catches us on the blind side.

[sighs]

Oh, hey, you guys. Are you having a good time?

Very.

[festive music]

Mr. Everett, just the man I was looking for. And before I launch into my very exciting pitch, happy New Year to both you and Ms. Johnson.

Mm, same to you, Leo.

Happy New Year, Leo. Happy New Year. What’s the exciting pitch?

OK, so as editor in chief, you have the power to bring in the New Year with a bang and to bring “The Spectator” back to its glory days by reuniting your readers with their beloved Lady Whistleblower.

[chuckles] Look, Leo, I– look, your column has always been extremely popular. It’s just, at the moment, we’re emphasizing the investigative journalism side of the paper, not the editorials.

I hear that, but you defended my column in your column, which I greatly appreciated. And Chad is totally on board with me coming back if you agree to it. Come on, what good is aiming your paper for the moon if there’s no one on the moon to read it?

Yeah, OK, we’ll have you back.

Ah! Yes! Yes! Yes! You will not regret this, not for a moment, not for a nanosecond.

But listen, I don’t want anything unprincipled, OK? I want impeccable sourcing.

OK, I hear that, boss. You will only be getting from me what is authentic and veracious, and that’s “veracious” with an E, not with an O, meaning… well, chock-full of veracity, also gripping, spellbinding. What I mean to say is only that that I see with my two eyes.

All right.

You having fun?

You have to ask?

[chuckles]

And I know how we can make things even more fun.

Oh, yeah?

[tense music]

I brought us a little something.

[thermometer beeping]

Her temperature’s back to normal.

Oh, thank God.

[chuckles] Between the meds and your lullaby…

Oh, well, I doubt it anything to do with the latter, but she’s feeling better. Maybe you have time to nip over to your party now.

Oh, no, no, I don’t care about the party. I’d much rather be here with my little girl…

Mm.

[dramatic music]

And you.

I should get going. I told Doug and Julie I’d be back soon.

OK. Well, I will tell EJ that he missed you. Well, happy New Year, Chad.

Yeah.

[chuckles]

You two deserve a midnight toast. And thank him for the jet for me.

I will tell him.

I hope this coming year brings you happiness, Nicole. You deserve it.

Yeah, we both do.

[both chuckle]

Come here.

Well, I am going in for a refill. Anyone else?

I’ll take another cranberry soda.

You got it.

Thanks.

[festive music] So…

Hmm?

At least Tate’s having a good time.

Seems he is. I mean, just a week ago, I thought he and Holly were a bust, and now they’re here at a New Year’s Eve party. It’s nice.

Yeah.

And here you are with– with Alex.

Mm-hmm, yeah. He’s been really great, so supportive.

Mm. That’s good. I wanted to tell you that I think this “Bella” position might be good for you. Actually, I mean, “Bella” was a big part of my portfolio a while back. And look, Theresa, if you have– if you’re feeling insecure or you have any questions about it, I’m here.

[chuckles] No, I don’t have any questions and certainly not for you, and you know what? The last thing I am is insecure. You know why?

No, I–

Because, Brady, I don’t know, this might come as a total shock to you, but I am totally competent and so overly qualified for this job. In fact, I’m not even just rising to the occasion. I am hitting it out of the park and I’m knocking ’em dead. So really, the last thing I need from you is your condescending insult to offer me help. But hey, thanks for the vote of confidence, OK? See you, yeah.

Are you crazy?

No, but I will be soon.

Holly, put those away.

Hey, you guys.

Hi. Hi, Mom.

Hey.

[clears throat]

What’s wrong?

Nothing. Everything’s fine. What are you guys up to? Still having fun?

It’s getting better and better.

Well…

[clears throat] I think I am schmoozed out.

Mm.

I think I’m schmoozed out.

I am definitely schmoozed out.

OK, glad we’re in sync here. What do you say we make an exit?

Holly, someone might see us. My mom almost did. And by the way, my parents are both addicts, so there is no way I’m taking those, and neither should you.

Oh, come on, they’re just some ADHD meds I got from someone at school. Everyone does it.

Yeah, well, not me, and I didn’t think that you did either.

Really? Because I offered you weed, like, your first day in Salem.

That is not weed, Holly. Those are amphetamines.

Very mild ones. Look, they– they just make me feel better, OK? And they give me energy.

What, so you need to feel better and have more energy tonight when you’re with me?

Tate, you don’t understand. They’ll just– they’ll make things more fun for both of us.

Yeah, no, not for me. I’m out.

Fine, Mr. Goody Two-Shoes. I’m going to the bathroom.

[tense music]

[festive music]

[indistinct chatter]

Hey, Johnny, Chanel, have you guys seen Holly anywhere?

I think I saw her go to the ladies’ room a little while ago.

Yeah, thanks.

Leo, you’re still here. Thought you’d have taken off to rescue the citizens of Gotham City by now.

Ah, poke fun all you like, Stefan. I’m the only one at this party who truly understands you.

How’s that?

Well, both of our soul mates are locked up in prison cells, leaving you and I here to celebrate New Year’s Eve all alone.

Right, except my soul mate is innocent and yours is a slimy dirtbag.

Hey, that’s your nephew you’re talking about.

[sighs] Dimitri, Dimitri, wherefore art thou, Dimitri?

[sighs]

[sighs] EJ, come on, it’s almost midnight! Oh, I am so ready for this year to be over.

[sighs] EJ, get off the phone! The ball’s about to drop!

[cork pops] Whoo!

[chuckles]

[dramatic music]

[laughter]

[phone beeps]

Oh, it’s Mama. I hope everything’s OK. Oh, my God, I can’t believe this.

What’s wrong?

Abe came over for New Year’s Eve, and she just texted me not to come home.

[chuckles] Oh, I see. So, what, did Abe– did he hang a tie on the doorknob?

[laughter]

Could be. So now what? Where am I supposed to go?

Well, I think we can come up with something.

Mm.

It’s OK we left, right?

Oh, definitely. Yeah, there was no need to stay. We did all we needed to do. We didn’t need to stay, with all the celebrating and the kissing.

Yeah.

[fireworks booming]

[instrumental version of “Auld Lang Syne”]

[people cheering]

[party horns tooting]

[sighs] Happy New Year… to everybody else who’s alone tonight.

Oh, my God! Holly? Holly? Hey!

[tense music] What–Holly.

[panting] Hey, Holly, it’s gonna be– it’s gonna be OK. Just–

[panting] Holly.

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Ah, Chanel, Paulina, I am so sorry. I was putting out a small fire.

Oh, and I understand that. I mean, you’re the chief of staff, for heaven’s sake. And I know you have a tremendous workload.

Well, yes, I do.

And so do I. Kayla, I have meetings. I am missing emails to answer, budget proposals to write. And I’ve already squandered half the day just sitting around here just twiddling my thumbs.

Mama is not a patient person.

So I noticed.

I admit that. I admit that. God knows patience is not my strong suit, especially not now, when I am mayor of this wonderful city, and I simply cannot afford to neglect my duties. So please, please, Kayla, just give me whatever prescriptions I need so I can get rid of whatever this lump thing is on my neck so I can just leave this hospital and get on with my life!

[sighs]

Nicole, I’m glad you made it in.

Thank you for taking the time to see me, Marlena.

It’s my pleasure. Why don’t you sit down?

Okay.

Thanks. Have you been in therapy before?

Here and there. Not nearly as much as I probably should have been, considering my childhood. I mean, you know my– my father was abusive, and it led me to some self-destructive behaviors. And, uh…

[somber music] Right now, uh– oh, gosh, Marlena. I’m so nervous I can’t even think right now. Um… and I’m starting to get second thoughts about this. I’m not sure this was a good idea.

Why would that be?

Well, first of all, you’re Eric’s mother. Hmm.

Oh.

He’s sound asleep.

After a few hundred laps around the square.

Yeah. Well, that’s one way to get a workout.

Well, how lucky am I, running into Salem’s perfect little family? Out for a day of fun, I assume?

Yes, Leo, we’re having some quality family time. So if you don’t mind.

What do you think of my new duds? They were under my Christmas tree. Oh, wait, I don’t have a Christmas tree, because I don’t have a proper home– yet. But I’m planning on buying one soon. Just looking for a nice little house, preferably a contemporary. Nothing too lavish, just in the K range. Anyway, I will admit, I was expecting coal under the tree this year. But Santa must have had a change of heart, because he was surprisingly nice to naughty old me.

[dramatic music]

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

[grunting, panting] Oh. Oh.

[groaning] Ahh! What’s happening?

[dramatic music]

[muffled screaming]

Nicole.

Yeah?

You know that everything we say today will be confidential? And I know you understand that I am completely impartial, but if you would rather see a different therapist, that’s completely fine.

Actually, no. No, I don’t. I–and I do know that you would be impartial, like you said. And I know you’re the best. I…

[sighs] I just wanted to address the elephant in the room. That’s all.

I understand.

And I do think you would be helpful, and not just because you’re a gifted therapist, but because I know through Eric that you– you went through what I went through. You lost an infant.

Yes, I lost my son to SIDS. Tell me how you feel about losing your child.

[sniffles]

[sighing]

[somber music] I think the–the hardest thing about losing him… I just–there’s this urge I feel. Sometimes it hits me out of nowhere, and sometimes it wakes me up at night.

Talk about the urge.

It’s the urge to nurse my baby. You know, the milk came down after I gave birth to him, and he was–he was taken away so quickly. And–and it stopped pretty soon after that. But the urge, it’s still there. And I still, so badly– I want to hold my little boy and nurse him and love him. And does that feeling ever go away, Marlena, that– that urge, that need to love him?

Look, we’re trying to have a nice morning as a family.

And you will, as soon as your lovely wife and I have discussed some pressing business. She is my lawyer, as you know.

Eric, I’m so sorry. Do you mind just giving Leo and I a moment, please?

Yeah. You know what? I can get us some snacks and stuff. I must have left my wallet at home.

Here.

[clears throat] Here.

Thank you. I’ll be right over here.

[tense music]

Where’d you get that suit?

Ah, do you love it? I ordered it online from Bergdorf Goodman, fabulous department store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan immediately across town from where I used to live. Oh, how I do miss those Zabar’s bagels and Katz’s pastrami like you died and went to heaven.

You used my credit card, didn’t you?

Very impressed to find out that you have a $, limit.

My God, you can’t keep doing this. It’s costing me a fortune as it is just to put you up at the Salem Inn.

Oh, my suite, by the way– major upgrade from that dingy little room I used to share with Gwennie. Lovely view, very comfy king-sized bed.

Oh, my God, when is it going to end?

Honey, it ends whenever you’re ready to give up your baby, to give that precious little boy back to his real mother.

[groans]

[door opens] Where am I?

[footsteps approaching]

[eerie music] Who’s there? Answer me!

[dramatic music] You.

Paulina, I understand you wanting to get on with your life. But before I can prescribe any prescription, I need to have an accurate diagnosis.

And how long will that take?

Mama, please just let Kayla explain.

Okay, okay. Go on, Kayla.

Well, first off, for today’s test, the doctor will numb the area, take a small tissue sample. The procedure only takes a couple of moments, and it’s usually tolerated very well. In the meantime, though, I did get the lab results back from the test that you took at Christmas Eve. And as I suspected, your thyroid hormone level is low and there are some anti-thyroid antibodies in your blood.

And what does that mean?

It means that your body is causing your thyroid gland to not work as efficiently as it should. And as I told you before, it’s a very common condition, especially for women over 50.

And, um, is that what’s caused this, uh, lump in my neck?

Possibly, yes.

Well, if that’s the case, and it’s not cancer, why do I need a biopsy?

[chuckles softly] When I found out I was pregnant with the baby I lost, I mean, it was, you know, such a surprise. You know, I was in a relationship with EJ, and I hadn’t used birth control in years, so I just thought I could never get pregnant. Well, turns out it wasn’t the case.

[chuckles softly]

But you were happy about the pregnancy?

No, no, not–not– not in the beginning. I was too scared to be happy. I was scared I was gonna have another stillbirth and…

[dramatic music] You know, I’ve never told anyone this up until now. But I even considered having an abortion, but only for a brief moment, because…

[sighs]

Because?

Because you know that Eric and I got together when we were high on those tainted biscuits. And until I knew for sure from the DNA test, I thought there was a chance that he could be the father too. I don’t know. I–so I put all my fears aside, and I continued with the pregnancy.

I’m not sure I understand.

With everything that Eric has been through, knowing how much he’s wanted to be a father, I was not going to deprive him of that.

So let’s see. The list, the list which I will email you once I get back to my suite– I would like three or four round trip flights, maybe five, depending on how busy I am. First class, of course, to New York for my Zabar’s bagels and Katz’s pastrami.

Okay, I’ve heard enough. This is–

Ooh, and I’m planning on learning the piano, so I’m going to need a Yamaha Genos -key digital workstation, which retails for about $,. I’ve done the research.

Damn it, Leo, I have no savings. I am still trying to pay off my law school loans. Do you really think I’d be living in a studio apartment in a crappy neighborhood if I was as wealthy as you seem to think that I am?

Hmm. Well, now I’m concerned about you, if you’re as destitute as you claim to be. But if you’re so hard up for cash, why not give the baby back to his filthy rich real parents?

Eric and I are his real parents.

[scoffs] Oh, okay. Well, then I guess you’ll have to get a smaller rental apartment in a crappier neighborhood so you can afford to support me in the manner to which I plan on becoming accustomed. Sorry, Toots, them’s the breaks.

You remember me?

Uh-huh. What do you want?

You were supposed to leave Salem weeks ago, as I recall. And I also recall telling you to stay the hell away from Maggie. But here you are, still lurking around, trying to worm your way back into her life.

That is not true. And not that you require an explanation, but I had every intention of leaving, going back to Greece, flying back on Christmas night. But as you can see, I am in no shape to travel in this condition.

Bull.

Oh, you can sneer all you want, Mr. Johnson. But even you, with your one eye, can see that my ankle is bandaged and very swollen.

Hmm.

Ow! Not that I owe you any defense or explanation, but you owe me one! Why are you doing this? Why are you harassing me, subjecting me to such humiliation? What the hell did I do? What do you want?

Paulina, I understand your skepticism about the biopsy, given the likelihood that you probably have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis that can easily be treated with meds. But there is a possibility that thyroid cancer cells could coexist with this condition, and I’d like to rule that out before we make a diagnosis.

Okay, yeah, that makes sense.

Well, not to me, because I would know if I had cancer, Kayla. I would have symptoms, and I don’t. I’m just–all I am is tired because I don’t get enough sleep.

Okay, Mama, and that may be true. But will you just do the test for me, please? And wouldn’t it be nice to just have a peace of mind and know exactly 100% what’s going on?

[sighs]

Hmm?

[scoffs] All right, fine, I’ll do it.

Thank you, Mama. She’ll do it.

Okay, then I will get that biopsy scheduled.

Soon, please. I need to get out of here and get on with my life.

Okay, you said that already, Mama.

Yeah, well, it bears repeating. Oh, I do not have time to be sick.

[scoffs] So you plan to bankrupt me, huh? That’s your big–big plan?

No, my plan is for Leo Stark to finally live a charmed life. And not that I have any interest in settling your jangled nerves, but just so you know, I will soon be doing my part to supplement my income from the Peterson endowment.

What are you talking about, your part?

I am planning to– drum roll, please– go back to “The Spectator,” get my old job back, resume my Lady Whistleblower column. That way, I will a steady stream of income and a huge audience if ever there is a huge secret that needs to be blown sky high, which there will be. There always is. Anyway, I hear that Saxton is having a huge post-Christmas blowout sale, so I’ve got to get going. Hey, do this. Do this to your cheeks real quick. You might want to get a little color into them before your hubby gets back. You are looking positively cadaverous right now, pale as a sheet. Huh.

[dramatic music]

Nicole, are you saying that the reason you decided not to terminate the pregnancy was because you didn’t want to deprive– you didn’t want to potentially deprive Eric of being a father?

That was the main reason.

But not the only reason?

[somber music]

No. Marlena, I–I love EJ. I do. But Eric, oh… I still care about him. And I miss him. And if I’m being honest with you and with myself… In my heart… I wanted that baby I lost to be Eric’s.

[sobbing]

What I want is for you to leave Salem.

How is it your business where I go and what I do?

I’ll tell you how it’s my business. I care about Maggie. She’s family to me, and I won’t let you use her or lie to her anymore.

[tense music] You are gonna leave the country, and I never want to see you near Maggie Kiriakis again. You hear me?

[scoffs]

Do you hear me?

I will not leave the country, and you can go to hell!

[soft music]

Hey, Chanel.

Oh.

Mayor Price.

Oh, happy new year, Johnny. What brings you here?

Oh, I thought you guys might like a little home baking after a long day of waiting in the hospital.

Thank you, Johnny. That’s very sweet of you.

Very thoughtful of you. Oh, Johnny– but you know, I think I will wait until after my biopsy to indulge.

You’re having a biopsy?

Mm-hmm, and she is not happy about it.

Only because I think it’s not necessary.

Uh, Johnny, with your permission, is it okay if we share your experience?

Yeah, you mean what we talked about the other day? Yes, it’s totally fine.

Okay. Mama, Johnny is a cancer survivor.

Yeah, when I was a kid, I had retinoblastoma in my left eye.

And they had to remove it to save his life.

So this one is a prosthetic.

What? I would never know. Oh, but you have beautiful eyes, Johnny, both of them.

Well, thank you very much. But yeah, it was a– it was a tough time, especially for my parents ’cause I was honestly kind of too young to even understand what was going on. But what I do know is that having the cancer detected really early is what saved my life. So I’m very grateful.

Yeah, I’m sure you are. But uh, I still don’t understand what all this has to do with me.

Well, Mama, we all know that early detection of cancer is what makes it curable. And Johnny is a great example of someone who is perfectly healthy because they were able to treat the cancer before it spread.

Yeah, that’s true.

Yeah, well, thank God it was treated early and now Johnny is healthy and cancer-free. But as for me, well, even though I agreed to this biopsy, I just know that these test results are gonna show that this lump in my neck is not serious at all, and certainly not cancer.

Okay, and I too am optimistic that it isn’t cancer. But Mama, because you are important to me and to a whole lot of people, I think it’s best to be % sure, okay? Because we want you around for a very long time.

And I promise you, I will be. Paulina Price will not go gently into that good night.

[chuckles] Ooh, ooh, that you can be sure of, okay?

I mean, if EJ heard me say that– if–if he knew I wanted the baby to be Eric’s– I mean, just saying it out loud to you and admitting it to myself is–

[inhales deeply] Oh…

Tell me how you felt when you found out that the baby wasn’t Eric’s.

[sighs] Well, if I’m being honest– and that’s what I’m supposed to be here, right? I’m supposed to be honest with my feelings?

That is the only way this process works.

[somber music]

Then the truth is, I was disappointed that the baby wasn’t Eric’s, because I guess a part of me just thought it would have been a sign.

A sign?

A sign that we were meant to be together.

So if you had been given a sign, does that mean that you would have left EJ?

I, uh… well… oh, my God. Oh, my God. I’m supposed to say, “Of course not, definitely not.” But I…

[groans]

But you can’t?

No, I can’t, because I– I don’t know– because maybe I’m not sure. Oh, my God, this is ridiculous. What am I doing? This was a while ago. And things have changed, and Eric is married to Sloan, and they have a child. And EJ and I are building a life together. And–and you should have seen how excited EJ was to get the DNA results, knowing now that– that he is the baby’s father. And he was looking so forward to raising this child with me. And that–that is when I stopped being disappointed and I started to– to focus on being a loving partner to EJ and to having a healthy baby and to listening to my doctor and taking all the precautions. And then I– I had my–my beautiful little miracle. And if it wasn’t– if it wasn’t for that car accident, my– my baby would be alive. EJ’s and my little boy would be alive.

[sobbing]

Okay.

Oh, here you are.

Yes, I am, with some healthy treats.

Ooh.

And I got you the granola bars you like.

[gasps] Oh, yes, yes, yes.

By the way, your credit card was declined.

Was it?

Yeah, but it’s not a big deal because the cashier was kind enough to let me take the granola bars without paying for them. But I said, “I’ll be back tomorrow with the $ that I owe you.”

Huh. Well, that’s weird. I don’t know why it would be declined. Maybe I missed a payment or something. I don’t know.

Oh, I must say, I am a huge proponent of retail therapy. I mean, who needs antidepressants when you can achieve the same goal spending a few K on a leather jacket, a Louis Vuitton backpack, and a couple of cashmere sweaters? Oh, my spirits are soaring.

Who the hell do you think you are? You can’t force me out of the country.

Well, that’s where you’re wrong. You see, because my friend and I have connections with the ISA. And we can definitely make that happen, and we will, so let’s move.

[groans]

[dramatic music]

[groans]

[tense music]

One week, that’s it.

And then you’re out of Maggie’s life, and Salem, for good.

[groaning]

[panting]

Did your, uh, mom head off to get her biopsy?

She did. Um, Johnny, thank you for letting me share your experience. I think it gave her perspective, you know?

Good, I, uh– I hope so.

I just can’t wait to get these results back so that we can get on with the rest of our day.

Speaking of which, what did you have in mind for New Year’s Eve tonight? Did you want to do anything? I hear the Bistro is supposed to be having a super sweet party.

Uh, I think that, given everything that’s happened with Mama today, it’s best that we play it by ear for our evening plans.

Yeah, that’s fine by me. Hey, we could, um– we could just stay in, watch “It’s A Wonderful Life,” since we didn’t get to the other day.

I’d like that, actually.

Yeah, we could do a little wine, a little cuddling.

Yeah, that sounds perfect. And Johnny, thank you for being here with me today.

There’s nowhere else that I would rather be, okay? And Chanel, no matter what they find, your mom is a fighter, okay? She’s gonna be fine.

Yeah, yeah, she better be, because I cannot imagine my life without her.

Come here.

[soft music]

[sniffles] I’m sorry. Uh, you know, EJ and I have grown closer since the loss of the baby. I mean, he’s–he’s been so understanding and kind. And even when I– when I stole Eric and Sloan’s baby from the square and brought him home, he– he didn’t judge me. I mean, he urged me to do the right thing. And even Eric understood, and Sloan, not so much. But Eric found it in his heart to forgive me, and I’m grateful for that.

And have you found a way in your heart to forgive yourself?

[soft music]

[inhales deeply] Yeah, I have.

I’m glad. Nicole, what do you see next for yourself?

Well, uh, I know that not only am I blessed with a loving husband, but I have a–a wonderful daughter. And she’s so kind and smart, my precious Holly.

[laughs] And I know she’s had some– some difficulties in her childhood. She lost her father, and she moved around a lot. And now she’s grieving the loss of her little brother too and– and dealing with her mother’s sadness. But I want to focus on her, and I want to give her some stability.

[sobbing] And she’s– oh… I know soon that she’s gonna be moving out and living on her own. And I just– I just want to spend this time with her because Holly is my joy. She’s my joy. That’s what I want.

[laughs]

So I’ve been, uh, doing some thinking.

Uh-oh.

No, it’s all good thoughts. It’s–although it’s related to not so positive realizations.

Mm-hmm. And that is?

That is raising a kid is– it’s expensive. You know, with schools and lessons and saving up for college.

All right, baby, what are you getting at here? I’m thinking it’s time for me to make a career change, you know, setting up my photography full time.

Eric, you know I’ve always believed in your talent. Remember when we first started dating, and I was pushing you to get back into it, and we even went and looked at studios together?

We did. I just think now is the perfect time.

Definitely. I mean, we have grandparents to watch Jude when you and I both work.

Oh, my God, they’d be so thrilled. And you know, owning my own business, it would allow me to have more flexible hours.

Oh, honey, no, we’re gonna work all of that out together, though, as a family.

[sighs] And now I must drop all these off in my suite so I can move on to round two of my shopping spree. Or is it round three? Oh, is that Johnny DiMera I see in all his youthful glory? It is.

Not now, Leo.

Oh, come on, don’t be a party pooper. Listen, do you happen to have any juicy stories you care to share?

Uh, no. And even if I did, I sure as hell wouldn’t share them with you.

Oh, well, then how about sharing an evening with me?

What?

I know it’s last minute, but it’s New Year’s Eve. Do you have any plans, you cute thing?

[chuckles]

Nicole, I hope this session was helpful for you.

[soft music]

Yes, it was. And Marlena, I would like to continue seeing you if you could fit me in your schedule.

I’m glad. And there will always be time in my schedule for you.

Thank you. You know, talking about my feelings, I feel very hopeful that, uh… That I’m actually optimistic about my recovery and about the new year.

I’ve never felt so happy. I mean, I’ve always wanted to be a father, and it’s just now that it’s happened, it’s exceeded my expectations.

I feel the same way. I love you and our son so much, I– and I know that our love is just gonna continue to be deeper and stronger. Nothing’s ever gonna tear us apart.

[chuckles] Okay, wait. Let me get this straight. You can’t possibly be asking me out on a date, can you, for New Year’s Eve?

Why can’t I? I’m single. You’re single. Your twin sister’s bi, which means there’s a very good chance you are too.

Actually, I’m not bi. And even if I were bi or gay, you are the last person that I would want to go out with on New Year’s Eve, or any other night, for that matter. So what I recommend you do, Leo, is get on a dating site. I don’t know. ObnoxiousTwerps.com might be a good one for you. You can find your date there, because I am spoken for. Happy New Year.

Hmm, we’ll see about that.

I was able to get a rush on the biopsy results, and they came back suspicious, unfortunately.

What does that mean?

Well, we’re not exactly sure yet, but the pathology report is showing similarities to cancer cells. We’re gonna need to run more tests to know exactly what we’re dealing with.

Oh. I understand. And well, whatever’s determined, I will deal with it. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a warrior.

Oh, I’ve noticed, and I think anybody who knows you knows it.

Yeah. Right. Also, I have so much support and love in my life. And I know–I know I’ll get through this, whatever it is.

Of course you will, Mama. Of course you will.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

[panting] Those eyes. I know those eyes. Could it really be him?

All right, we’ve got to clean up and lock up.

Little basement sure came in handy.

Yeah. I’m gonna text Rico and thank him for letting us borrow it.

I hope we finally got through to Constantine. Slimy bastard, taking advantage of a grieving widow.

Yeah. That guy’s lower than scum.

He is. If we didn’t get through to him, we got no choice but to take this to the next level.

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