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Days of Our Lives Transcript

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EJ: This is a surprise.

Nicole: Oh, I’m sure it is. It’s been awhile since you kicked me to the curb, trying to get sami back. Remind me again, how did that work out for you?

EJ: So you decided to drop by to say, “I told you so”?

Nicole: No, actually I need a favor. Okay, so remember you filed my divorce papers when I split from eric?

EJ: I do.

Nicole: Do you happen to have a copy of those? Because I can’t seem to find mine anywhere.

EJ: I’m sure I have a copy somewhere. Is there a problem? Eric isn’t disputing the divorce, is he?

Nicole: No, not at all.

EJ: So why do you need those papers?

Nicole: Because rafe and i are engaged.

Rafe: He’s the most beautiful baby boy.

Ciara: Mm-hmm.

Rafe: Wow. It’s a good thing you and ben were able to bring him home safe and sound, huh?

Ciara: Yeah. Yeah. And after everything we’ve been through, it’s really nice to focus on the sweet, lovely things. Like how much he eats, how much she sleeps, how much he doesn’t sleep. And now we are introducing him to the most important people in his life.

Rafe: Oh, well, I’m flattered I made the list.

Ciara: Are you kidding? Rafe, you are, like, at the top of the list.

Rafe: Oh.

Ciara: In fact, well, ben and I were wondering if you would consider being bo’s godfather.

Jan: Hmm. Sonny, sonny, sonny. Such a naughty boy. How did you get in here?

Ben: Sorry to startle you. The door was open. Is shawn around?

Jan: He’s still at work, but he’s just a phone call away.

Ben: Okay. Could you just let him know that I stopped by? I know he wanted to speak to ciara and me about something.

Jan: Oh, you’re ben weston.

Ben: Yeah. And I will let you get back to whatever you were doing.

Jan: No, no, please don’t go. I’m sorry for acting so cold before, but you can’t be too careful. No offense.

Ben: None taken. I’ll speak with shawn later.

Jan: I know why he called. It was about me.

Ben: You?

Jan: Where are my manners? I’m jan spears. And I’d love to babysit your precious little angel.

Shawn: I can’t believe this.

Belle: You can’t really be surprised.

Shawn: That you want a divorce? Of course, I am.

Belle: Shawn, those aren’t divorce papers. What I want is a legal separation.

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

[Soft orchestration]

Shawn: You’re jumping the gun here. No, we need to discuss this.

Belle: Everything I need to say is in that document.

Shawn: Look, I know that things have been difficult.

Belle: Difficult? They’ve been impossible. And I just think that a legal separation will bring us both some clarity.

Shawn: Some clarity about what? I mean, jan? Jan, she’s gonna have the baby then she’s gonna go back to prison. And then–and then you’re gonna move back home.

Belle: And do what? Raise jan’s baby with you?

Ben: You want to babysit my son?

Jan: I’m sure you must have heard that shawn and I are about to have our own little one.

Ben: I have heard.

Jan: So your child and ours will be cousins.

Ben: Okay.

Jan: And I really need to practice taking care of a baby before ours arrives. And, you know, I thought with little bo, we’d be keeping it all in the family.

Ben: Right. Except ciara and I really aren’t in the market for a babysitter at the moment.

Jan: No? I mean, don’t you think you’ll want a little quality time, maybe a date night out?

Ben: Maybe. Eventually. Yeah. But, you know, right now we just really love spending time with our little boy. Plus he sleeps a lot. So we got plenty of quality time together, my wife and I.

Jan: Ben, I wouldn’t be alone with the baby if that’s what you’re worried about. And shawn, he would be here with me every second.

Ben: And thank you for offering, jan, really. I think we’re good right now. I’ll let you know if we change our minds.

Jan: Our minds, plural? But you haven’t even asked ciara how she’d feel about it.

Ben: Obviously not, but I’m quite sure that ciara won’t like the idea either.

Rafe: Godfather.

Ciara: Godfather.

Rafe: Me?

Ciara: You.

Rafe: Okay? I’m honored. Okay. But are you sure about this? What about shawn?

Ciara: Well, shawn kind of has his hands full with his own baby coming and that’s–well that’s a wee bit complicated.

Rafe: Mm-hmm. That’s an understatement.

Ciara: Yeah.

Rafe: Yeah.

Ciara: And besides you were always our number one choice anyway. I mean with you, we get a godfather and a baseball coach all in one.

Rafe: Yeah. He does look like a fielder.

Ciara: Doesn’t he? Right? There we go.

Rafe: And I guess you guys probably want to get him baptized by eric before he goes back to africa, right?

Ciara: Oh, you didn’t hear the news?

Rafe: Uh, well, what news?

Ciara: Well, uncle roman stopped by today to say hi to little baby bo.

Rafe: Yeah.

Ciara: And he told us that eric is no longer a priest.

Brady: How could the vatican expel you?

John: If they have no reason to justify that kind of decision?

Eric: They actually have two. Two unauthorized exorcisms I performed is enough.

John: Oh, come on. That’s crazy. You were doing that for family. You not only saved doc’s life but allie’s too.

Brady: Isn’t that what the church is all about? Fighting satan, saving souls?

John: Oh, yeah. Well, what did they want you to do? Just let the devil win?

Marlena: This is all my fault.

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EJ: You’re marrying rafe hernandez?

Nicole: Yes.

EJ: You know I don’t–

Nicole: Yes. I know you hate him. The whole town knows that you hate him. But it’s funny ’cause it’s reciprocal since he hates you too. But it doesn’t seem to change the way I feel about him.

EJ: And I do respect your choice.

Nicole: Thank you.

EJ: And I’m just curious, but does father eric know that you are getting married again?

Nicole: Well, he is no longer “father eric.”

EJ: What are you talking about?

Nicole: Well, I went to see him early this morning at the pub, ’cause I wanted him to hear from me that I was engaged and that’s when he told me that he was expelled from the priesthood.

EJ: Oh, so you found out about eric after you accepted rafe’s proposal?

Nicole: Yes. Why?

EJ: Whoa. I can’t help wondering–nevermind. None of my business.

Nicole: Oh, you know, no, no. I know what you can’t help wondering. And the answer is yes. If I had known that eric was out of the priesthood beforehand, I absolutely would’ve accepted rafe’s proposal.

EJ: [Chuckles]

Rafe: Eric’s really not a priest anymore, huh?

Ciara: Mm.

Rafe: That’s–wow.

Ciara: I didn’t expect the news to hit you so hard.

Rafe: Hmm. It didn’T. It’s just a surprise. That’s all, you know, it’s big news.

Ciara: Yeah. Yeah.

Rafe: I got some big news of my own, by the way.

Ciara: Oh, bigger than being bo’s godfather.

Rafe: Mm. Nicole and I got engaged.

Ciara: What?

Rafe: Yeah.

Ciara: Are you serious? Rafe, that’s wonderful. I’m so happy for you. Wow.

Rafe: Yeah.

Jan: So you think ciara wouldn’t be comfortable with me babysitting her son?

Ben: It’s nothing personal.

Jan: Well, I take it very personally.

Ben: I’m gonna leave now.

Jan: And what about you, ben? Are you, a serial killer scared to have me watching over your son? A woman with ankles the size of basketballs who has to pee every 15 minutes. Yeah. I’m terrifying.

Ben: It’s not that we’re scared of you, jan.

Jan: Well, you of all people, I mean, you shouldn’t be after what you’ve done. The pain you’ve caused, but everyone, everyone forgave you, accepted you, embraced you.

Ben: Yeah. That’s not what happened at all.

Jan: Well, that’s what it looks like to me.

Ben: Well, not that I give a damn what it looks like to you, jan, but for the record, not everybody just accepted and forgave me. There are still plenty of people in this town who haven’t and I don’t blame ’em. But the people who have accepted me it’s because I’ve worked my ass off at trying to become a better person, and I am still working on it.

Jan: Yeah. Well, same as me. I am also trying to be a better person just for the record. So why can’t everybody just show me some compassion, you know, some understanding?

Ben: Jan, I’m sorry. I’ve been where you are. And I get it, but–

Jan: But I’m still too scary to be around your son. And has it ever occurred to you, ben, that if you hadn’t been forgiven for what you did, you wouldn’t even have a son? But you’re happy and married and you have a baby and you have this wonderful, perfect life. Why do you get to have that but not me?

Belle: You can’t seriously expect me to raise jan’s baby.

Shawn: It would be my baby, too.

Belle: Do you really think that she won’t be involved in this child’s life in some way, even from prison?

Shawn: But we can control that.

Belle: Really? ‘Cause we’re not controlling anything right now. You’re turning my office into a nursery. There is nothing that is ever gonna be normal about our life ever again. In fact, it’s not getting easier. It’s getting harder every day.

Shawn: Listen, for that, I’m sorry. Okay. I’m sorry. I have handled this. I’ve handled this badly and I know I have. Look, I lie in bed awake at night just hating myself for the things I’ve put you through. But belle, you gotta know, you know that I never meant to hurt you.

Belle: What I know is I cannot go on this way. I really think that it’s the best thing for us to just draw this line.

Shawn: So this document that’s so important to you, can you honestly tell me that this is only about you and me?

Belle: What kind of question is that? What else would it be about?

Shawn: It’s not about what else. It’s about who else.

Belle: What are you saying, shawn?

Shawn: Look, I’m saying that I have a feeling that EJ has got a lot to do with this. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Ben: I think some of this anger that you’re directing to me, jan, it’s coming from the stress and the fear of you bringing a child into this world. And I get that because I went through it.

Jan: You did?

Ben: Yes. I had a lot of anxiety worrying about, you know, my child and what possible “problem” genes that he might inherit of mine.

Jan: How did you get over that?

Ben: Ciara. She showed me that being a good parent, loving and supporting our baby, no matter what is what matters the most. It’s way more important than whatever genes he may inherit or not. Look, all I’m saying is, jan, as long as you love that baby, and you devote yourself to him or to her, you can be a good mom.

Jan: Even without any practice.

Ben: Even without any practice. Trust me, I’m doing it.

Jan: How? How did you get there?

Ben: With a lot of work. I had to work on myself. Of course, my little stint at bayview helped, but I think what helped me the most was my therapy with dr. Evans. Had a lot of things that I had to come to terms with, as you know. But eventually, I was able to learn from the terrible things that I did. And I was able to realize that in order for me to truly redeem myself, I had to become a better person.

Jan: I want that, too. I wanna be a better person for my baby. Ben, could you ask dr. Evans if she would help me, too?

Eric: It’s not your fault, mom.

Marlena: Look, I know you don’t want me to feel guilty. But the truth is that this wouldn’t happen if it hadn’t been for me, because I was the one the devil came looking for.

Eric: Mom, I knew the risk I was taking without going through and getting that permission with the proper channels. I made that choice.

Marlena: Because of me. You did it for me.

Eric: It would have taken me months to get permission from the vatican. And time is not what we have.

Brady: Eric, you saved her life.

John: She knows that. Just like everybody in town knows that and they’re grateful for it.

Eric: Exactly. And if I would’ve known what I know and had to do it all over again, I would’ve done it again without any hesitation.

Marlena: Thank you. I’m just so sorry that you sacrificed the priesthood for me.

Eric: It wasn’t a sacrifice. It was all worth it.

Nicole: Eric leaving the priesthood doesn’t change a thing between rafe and me. And what is this concern about my relationship? Hmm. I thought you’d be more focused on whatever woman is in your life now.

EJ: You’d be wrong. There’s no one.

Nicole: No one, huh? No one since sami ran off with lucas, come on? It’s not like you to be alone for very long. So who is it? Who do you have your eye on?

EJ: There isn’t anyone.

Nicole: You remember I can always tell when you’re lying or at least evading?

EJ: Would you kindly stop looking at me with those ex-wife eyes?

Nicole: Not until you answer the question honestly.

EJ: I’ve been spending a bit of time with belle.

Nicole: Wait, you’re seeing belle?

EJ: We’re not seeing each other. We became close while she was representing me. And now we’ve become friends.

Nicole: Friends.

EJ: Yes. Friends.

Nicole: So you’re pursuing a happily married woman.

EJ: For one thing, I’m not pursuing belle. And for the other, she’s not happily married. In fact, her marriage is falling apart.

Belle: Do you know how insulting that is? That you think that I want you to enter into a separation agreement because of EJ?

Shawn: I mean, well, he’s a lawyer. For all I know, you know, this could be his idea.

Belle: Have you forgotten that I am a lawyer and I am perfectly capable of assessing a situation on my own? No, shawn, this is not about EJ. This is about one person and one person only. And that is jan spears.

Shawn: I hate this so much.

Belle: You think I don’t?

Shawn: You know what? Fine. Fine. Fine, belle. Here you go. Oh, you want my signature? There it is, right…

Belle: Shawn.

Shawn: There. There you go.

Belle: I didn’t want things to turn out like this.

Shawn: Yeah. Well, I didn’t want this to turn out this way either. But this is very clear to me that that’s how you feel. So this isn’t working out. Right?

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Ciara: So have you and nicole set a date yet?

Rafe: No, not yet. I mean still figuring out the details.

Ciara: Okay.

Rafe: Right.

Ciara: Well, just keep in mind, bo isn’t up for ring bearer duty for a couple of years.

Rafe: Oh, my god. I wish we could wait that long. But I’m not a patient person.

Ciara: I completely understand.

Rafe: Yeah. And I don’t think that eric’s gonna be officiating the ceremony.

Ciara: Oh no, definitely not. No. Rafe, you don’t think that the news about eric will affect you and nicole in any way, right?

Rafe: No.

Ciara: No.

Rafe: No. Why would you–no. Okay. We are strong. We’re so happy. And we’re excited because we finally figured out that we are meant to be together.

Ciara: Oh, that’s amazing. And I only hope that you and nicole are as happy as ben and I are. Oh, come here.

Ben: If you want dr. Evans to treat you, you’re gonna have to ask her yourself.

Jan: But I asked her once before and she blew me off, which is why I need you to ask for me.

Ben: Yeah. I can’t do that, jan. You just said you wanted to become a better person. This is where it starts.

Jan: I guess that makes sense.

Ben: Yeah.

Jan: I’ll muster up the courage eventually. And if she rEJects me, I’ll just–I’ll damn well deal with it.

Ben: That’s the spirit.

Jan: And speaking of courage, I’m gonna fight hard and courageously for this baby. I want this child to be raised by both parents, which is why I will do whatever it takes to make shawn realize that he and I are meant to be together. Same as you and ciara. Just like you two, shawn and i have made a perfect baby. And we’re gonna be a perfect family, too.

Ben: Yeah, um– jan, I know we just met and all, and I am not in any position to be giving you any kind of advice, but–

Jan: But you’re going to anyway.

Ben: Ciara was able to help me with my fatherhood issues because we both wanted a child so much. You snuck into shawn’s bed and pretended to be belle. And now this baby is a complete surprise to him. And it’s not a happy one, apparently.

Jan: No, that’s ancient history. He couldn’t be more excited for the baby now.

Ben: Right, that’s because he’s a good guy and he’s trying to do right by you and by your baby. But this whole happy family scenario, jan, is not real.

Jan: Not real? I’m caring shawn’s baby and living with him. I mean, it couldn’t get more real than that.

Ben: Actually, it can get more real because he is married to somebody else.

Jan: Well, he won’t be for long. Belle moved out and I don’t expect her to be moving back in any time soon.

Nicole: Does sami have any idea of what good friends you and belle have become?

EJ: Samantha’s feelings are no longer my concern. She’s made that very clear.

Nicole: You’re right. And now that I think about it, the real silver lining of getting a divorce from eric is that neither one of us have to give a damn about sami’s feelings. So if belle’s marriage is over and you’re into her and she’s into you, I say go for it. Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

Belle: I hope I’m not interrupting.

EJ: Oh, you’re not. I was just helping nicole with something which is now done. You’re all set, nicole. Please don’t let me keep you.

Nicole: Thank you, EJ.

Belle: Nice to see you, nicole.

Nicole: Nice to see you, too, belle. Even if it was unexpected.

Belle: Well, EJ and i are just discussing business.

Nicole: Okay. Well, then I’ll leave you two to your business.

Belle: Well, are you sure I wasn’t interrupting something?

EJ: I’m delighted you dropped by. Nicole and I were just discussing a minor legal matter. She and rafe are getting married. So she needed a copy of her divorce papers from eric. I was the one who filed them for her. Hence, why she stopped by.

Belle: Well, that’s kind of why I’m here too. I have some legal papers of my own that I was hoping you could file for me.

EJ: A separation agreement.

Belle: Yeah. For shawn and me. He just signed it.

Ciara: Hey, shawn. So I have some news. I just asked rafe to be bo’s godfather and he said yes. I, uh– I hope that you’re not upset about us not asking you.

Shawn: Upset? I mean, come on. Why would I be upset, you know? I mean, I get it. It’s like, why would you want your trainwreck brother to be the godfather of your baby, right? No, no, no. Listen, you know what you need? You need somebody who’s got their act together. You need somebody, you know, you need somebody like rafe actually.

Ciara: No, no, shawn. Oh my goodness. No, I’m so sorry. I did not want to hurt your feelings. That is not what I meant. I just–I–I think that–I don’t know. It just seems like you have a lot on your plate right now.

Shawn: I’m sorry. I’m sorry, ciara. Just something happened earlier and I’m taking it out on you. But to be honest, I think you made the right decision. You know, I think that rafe he’d be a good role model for little bo. And be someone for him to look up to.

Ciara: Hey, bo is gonna look up to you too. You know that right? You’re gonna be, like, an incredibly awesome uncle.

Shawn: Yeah, an incredibly awesome uncle that just destroyed his entire life and his marriage. Right?

Jan: Thank you for giving me dr. Evans’ number, ben. I’m sorry that I blew up at you before.

Ben: Told you I get it. I’ve been there before. I just hope dr. Evans is able to help you the same way she helped me.

Jan: So do I.

Ben: Take care of yourself and that baby?

Jan: Oh, I will.

[Devious music]

[Phone ringing]

Marlena: Hello, shawn.

Jan: It’s not shawn, dr. Evans. It’s jan.

Marlena: Jan spears?

Jan: Yes. I need your help.

Marlena: And, well, what do you need help with?

Jan: I’d rather discuss this in person. And as you know, I’m under house arrest. So since I can’t come to you you’ll have to come here. Sorry to have to ask you to make a house call like this, but I assure you it’s very important.

Marlena: Okay. I’ll be right there.

Jan: Oh, wow. Thank you so much. Oh, I’ll see you soon then.

Marlena: Oh, jan wants to see me.

John: What about?

Marlena: I don’t know. I really won’t know until I get there. So if you’ll excuse me.

John: Whoa, whoa, hold on. I don’t want you walking into that viper’s nest all by yourself.

Marlena: John.

John: Not negotiable.

Marlena: If you need anything–

Eric: I know who to call.

Marlena: Thank you, sweetheart.

John: Men.

Brady: Well, as much as I don’t like the vatican’s decision, I think there is a bright side to it.

Eric: I’d like to know what that is.

Brady: Is we get to keep you around town a little longer. I mean, for the people that love you around here, it’s kind of a silver lining.

Eric: Hm.

[Tense music]

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Nicole: Hi, brady. Eric.

Eric: Hi, nick.

Brady: Nicole. Uh, wow.

Nicole: Oh.

Brady: Does that ring mean what I think it means?

Nicole: Yes. Rafe and I are engaged.

Brady: Well, congratulations. That’s great.

Nicole: Thank you. Thank you, brady.

Eric: I know I’ve already congratulated you, but I just wanted to say that I’m happy for you and rafe and I wish you both nothing but happiness. You deserve it.

Nicole: That means a lot to me coming from both of you, so– okay. Well, I’ll see you soon.

Brady: Does she know that you’re not a priest anymore?

Eric: Yeah. Yeah, she does.

Brady: All right, come on, come on, come on. Be honest. You can’t be okay with her marrying rafe.

Eric: Nicole and I agreed that we’d always be friends. I’m not romantically interested in her, not anymore.

Jan: Oh, wow. It’s a party.

John: Well, I wasn’t about to let her be alone with you.

Jan: I didn’t realize you needed a bodyguard for your therapy sessions, dr. Evans.

John: Anything you say to her you can say in front of me.

Marlena: Jan, you’re not a patient and this is not a therapy session. So there’s nothing here that john can’t hear.

Jan: Well, that’s what I wanted to talk to you about, dr. Evans. I spoke to ben weston and I know he’s committed murder like me. I know he’s been in a mental hospital like me, and he told me that he was able to turn his life around by being in therapy with you.

Marlena: Well, ben worked very hard.

Jan: Well, I can too. And I promise I will. So would you–could you take me on as a patient?

Ciara: So you and belle are separated?

Shawn: Formally and legally, yeah, she– she had me sign a document.

Ciara: I’m so sorry, shawn.

Shawn: Yeah, well, since you’re here, I might as well tell you about what I wanted to talk to you and ben about. Jan asked to babysit bo.

Ciara: No, no, no, no. Shawn, no. Solid, no, no, no. Nopety, no.

Shawn: Okay. Listen, I know. I figured that would be your initial reaction.

Ciara: That is my final reaction, shawn.

Shawn: Okay. Just hear me out here for a second, okay. She would never be alone with him. I would be there the entire time. So–

Ciara: You can’t actually expect me to trust this woman with my baby.

Shawn: Ciara, I am only asking you because this is important to me. I want her to learn something, something about taking care of a baby before mine’s born.

Ciara: Mm-hmm, and i understand that, I really do, but I’m sorry, shawn. No. Maybe she can borrow a birthing doll from a birthing class, but I am not letting that crazy woman lay one finger on my baby. Truthfully, I’m not too crazy about her spending time with you either, but hey, that ship has sailed far, far away, hasn’t it?

Shawn: Do you really seriously think–you think that I’m–do you think that I wanted this? Do you think I didn’t fight for her? Do you think I didn’t fight for us?

Ciara: No, of course you did. But that only goes to show how devious this woman really is. Okay? When I said that she was crazy. I meant she was crazy like a fox. Be careful, shawn. Don’t let her screw up what you have with belle.

EJ: Of course, I’ll file the separation agreement for you. I’m a little surprised you took this step, though. You didn’t say anything about it earlier.

Belle: I know. Well, then jan sent that box of my things here and I realized she’s never gonna stop trying to come between shawn to me. And I realized that a formal separation is something I needed to do for my own sake.

EJ: I understand. And I think you’ve made a wise choice. Why don’t you stay for dinner? We can talk, share a bottle of wine, relax. You look like you could really use it.

Brady: Need I remind you, I’ve had a front-row seat to the nicole and eric drama for a long time now.

Eric: A drama that’s finally come to an end.

Brady: Yeah, but you’re not a priest anymore. Trying to tell me it’s never crossed your mind that you and nicole might have another chance.

Eric: No, it hasn’T.

Brady: So I guess it’s not a sin if you lie to yourself.

Nicole: Hi.

Rafe: Oh, well, well, well if it isn’t my beautiful fiancéE. Hi.

Nicole: Hi. I’m sorry to bother you at work.

Rafe: You’re not bothering me. You can never bother me. But I am sensing from the look on your face that you have something important to say.

Nicole: I do.

Rafe: Okay.

Nicole: I know we told holly that we would get married soon, but that’s a little vague.

Rafe: Do you know what, ciara was just teasing me about that.

Nicole: Right?

Rafe: Yeah.

Nicole: So then we agree. We need something a little more concrete, like an actual date.

Rafe: Okay. You have something in mind.

Nicole: How about next week?

Ciara: Baby, I’m telling you rafe was so excited about being bo’s godfather.

Ben: That’s wonderful. You know, I swung by shawn’s today to try to ask him what he wanted to talk to us about, but he wasn’t there. Jan was. She wants to babysit bo.

Ciara: Mm, I know. I heard. I stopped by the station and ran into shawn.

Ben: Okay. So you told him.

Ciara: Yeah. I told him it’s not gonna happen.

Ben: Mm-mm.

Ciara: Never, no. We did not save our baby bo from the devil to hand him off to jan spears’ diabolical grasps. No way. I mean, don’t get me wrong. This has nothing to do with her mental illness. I’m very aware that people can get better, just like you did. But underneath her mental illness, she’s still a greedy, manipulative woman who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. I mean, baby, she’s been trying to get in between shawn and belle for years.

Ben: That’s the impression that I got.

Ciara: And unfortunately this time I am afraid that she might be succeeding.

John: Oh, hey.

Shawn: Hey, shawn. What’s going on here?

Jan: I just asked dr. Evans to be my therapist, shawn. ‘Cause I wanna be a better person for you and for our baby. And I know that it’s a lot of work, but I am willing to do it. More than willing. I can’t wait.

Marlena: Well, I would have to check my schedule. And with, you know, jan being under house arrest, I would have to do it here. And that would–that would be a big-time issue for me.

Shawn: Would you be willing to do that?

Marlena: I–I can’t really promise it. But I’ll get back to you about that. Shawn, you might consider counseling, yourself. Marriage counseling, you know, for you and belle, I could recommend someone for you.

Shawn: Yeah, well, I don’t think that she would be interested in doing that. She wants a formal separation.

Marlena: Oh, she didn’t mention that to us.

John: And I’m sorry, kid. I can’t believe that she’d give up on the marriage.

Shawn: Yeah. I just signed the papers.

Belle: I hope you know how much I appreciate your very kind offer.

EJ: I hope you know how much I want you to say yes.

Belle: The idea of staying here and relaxing and sharing a meal and a bottle of wine is very tempting.

EJ: Dinner can be served in minutes.

Belle: EJ, I just don’t think this is a good idea. At least not tonight. I have to go, but thank you for filing that document.

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Sarah: When I said that we could go somewhere to talk, I didn’t think… see, this is weird. Why am I in a cemetery?

Xander: Well, because… look, after everything we’ve… after everything you’ve been through, and what I did to… all I did hurt you, it seems to me that here is the place we need to be.

[Dramatic music]

Sarah: Mickey. You brought me to see mickey.

Xander: Sarah… what we had, the love we shared, it… it all started with a lie.

Sarah: Xander–

Xander: No, hold on. I need to get all this out. I need to do it right this time. I was so stupid and selfish. I convinced myself that what I had done was… was what was good for me– what was best for me. I mean, I wasted so much time keeping up that lie, sarah. And then when we finally got you back, and you didn’t remember having lost your little girl, I did it again. Tried to keep you from the painful truth about her. I’m not gonna do that anymore. Never again, sarah. When I switched your baby with brady and kristen’s, I…

Sarah: [Sniffling]

Xander: I know. I stole your ability to mourn the loss of your child. And so I was hoping that maybe, now, being here and you– I’m conditioning you. Well, you might finally have the chance to… to grieve for her properly.

Sonny: I can’t believe– damn it! Do you know– I should have known this was coming. After the hatchet job he did on chad, I should’ve seen it coming.

Will: Well, at least we know why leo drugged you.

Leo: So little sonny boy now knows that I’ve still got it, and it was oh-so-fun reminding him. But then I thought to myself, “leo, you are handsome, talented, sexy, funny, young-ish.” Did I mention “handsome?” So I think to myself, “why should you enjoy the spoils of revenge all by your lonesome?” So what do you say? You and me, a little collab, destroying the life of another of my sworn nemeses?

Gwen: Matty, there is only one person that I have to settle a score with, and that is my dear baby sister, abigail.

Kayla: Well, I am happy to report that you are in perfect health.

Abigail: Oh, thanks. Well, I mean, I feel great. But it’s always a relief to hear.

Kayla: Yup. All right, let me just write your script to renew your birth control pills, and you can be on your way.

Abigail: Actually, I’m not sure I want that.

Kayla: Are you and chad thinking about having another baby?

Abigail: Well, I am.

Chad: Whoa. Oh, no. Okay, sorry. Didn’t mean to interrupt.

Belle: Oh, no, no. Chad, you’re not interrupting. Ej and I were just– we’re just talking.

Chad: Okay, great. Just–I’ma let you guys talk.

Belle: Wait, chad, no, I– will you let me explain?

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

[Soft orchestration]

Abigail: I haven’t said anything about it to chad yet. But we have always planned on having a really big family, and recently, I’ve just had that feeling–you know, the pull, you know, so…

Kayla: I know exactly the feeling, yes. Of course, I do.

Abigail: I’m sure you do, and so anyway, there was a point in our marriage– or several points, actually– when I didn’t feel that way, because chad and I, we just weren’t in a good place.

Kayla: But you’re in a good place now, I assume?

Abigail: We’re stronger than we have ever been, and…

[Sighs] I feel guilty to say this, but I’m just really grateful that my sister is in prison. You know? And I think that has A… little bit to do with why I’m feeling the pull again– because I know gwen is locked up. I know she can’t hurt us anymore.

Sonny: I feel so violated. I never wanna see those pictures ever again.

Will: Really? I was hoping we would have a couple of them framed.

Sonny: That’s not funny, will. Especially since all of salem is looking at them right now.

Will: Yeah, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t joke.

Sonny: No, no. You shouldn’t have.

Will: I’m sorry.

Sonny: It’s just, I can’t believe this is all still happening. The fact that leo put some sort of sedatives in my cookies and then drugged me, and then undressed me and climbed into bed with me, and now everyone thinks we had sex?

Will: [Scoffs] Are you sure that you didn’t?

Limu emu

Belle: Chad, there is just so much going on–

Chad: Belle, listen. You don’t have to. You don’t have to explain. Um, look, I know how upset you must be with shawn, and given that I’ve been in his shoes, I have to say that I do empathize with him a little bit. So I’m just gonna say this then. After everything that happened between gwen and me, abby and I, you know, we’ve found our way back to each other, and I–look, it’s none of my business, but I do think that– I do think that maybe you and shawn have a chance to do the same.

Ej: Chad, for the record, there is nothing going on between belle and me. I just kissed her. That’s all. She was feeling vulnerable, and… it was wrong of me to take advantage of that. I admit, I overstepped, and for that, I owe you an apology, belle.

Chad: Listen, no, you’re both consenting adults. You don’t have– neither of you have to explain anything to me. Okay? Just–I’ll leave you guys to it.

Belle: [Sighs] Thank you for taking responsibility for what chad just walked in on.

Ej: I take full responsibility, and I hope you accept my apology.

Belle: No, that–I meant I appreciate what you said to chad, but I mean, it’s not entirely true. Yes, you kissed me. But I kissed you back.

Ej: [Chuckles] Belle, what happened between us– it didn’t really mean anything.

Belle: You sure about that?

Sonny: I mean, I don’t remember anything after the cookies, but I mean, even the thought of the possibility that… leo and I– I can’t even say it.

Will: No, I–I’m sorry. I shouldn’t make you say that. I’m sorry for even suspecting that it was possible because you’d have no way of knowing, and–you know what? No. On second thought, it didn’t happen. It definitely didn’t happen.

Sonny: You don’t think so? You don’t think he’d go that far?

Will: No way. No. Well, first of all, leo’s made it clear that he doesn’t wanna sleep with you again, right? So he just wanted to humiliate you and trash your reputation. This is revenge for breaking up him and craig in black and white.

Sonny: So what do I do now?

Will: Well, leo might think this is all a game, and even though we are very confident that he didn’t take full advantage of you, he drugged you, he took off your clothes, and he took pictures of you without your consent. Those are criminal offenses. So what we do is we go to the police and we have his sorry ass arrested.

Sonny: Okay.

Leo: Come on, gwennie. I know you all too well, and I know that from the second those cuffs clicked onto your wrists, you’ve been thinking nonstop about how to smack that smug, little smile off of abigail’s face. She’s probably still smiling now, thinking about how she sabotaged your wedding–

Gwen: Oh, god, please. Will you just stop just twisting the knife?

[Sighs, sniffs] And don’t say his name. It just hurts me too much– especially being stuck in here with all these bloody maniacs. And the worst part is being…

[Sighs] Stuck in here, amongst the worst of them all… while the only man that I ever loved, the man I was supposed to marry, and… as stupid as it sounds, the man that I was supposed to live happily ever after with… is out there. He’s out there in the arms of his beloved sarah.

Sarah: [Sniffling] Mickey… my little angel. How could I ever forget you? Oh, god.

[Sniffling]

[Soft dramatic music]

Are you one of the millions of americans

[Soft dramatic music]

Sarah: [Sniffling] These must be from mom.

Xander: Every thursday without fail. Maggie always brings daffodils.

Sarah: And the roses? Those are–those are fresh.

Xander: Well, after you forgave me, we came here every day together– brought mickey fresh roses.

Sarah: After I was gone? Every day?

Xander: I loved her too, sarah. She was mine–at least, to me, she was. I helped you bring her into this world. I was the first person to hold her, to… to look in her eyes, and now that she’S… I just wanted little mackenzie, your little girl to… to know that I still love her– that we always will.

Sarah: [Crying]

Xander: That she hadn’t been forgotten.

Sarah: [Sniffles] Thank you.

[Exhales] Thank you for bringing my daughter roses… and for remembering her. I’m sure that wherever mickey is, she’S… she’s forgiven you. I’m sorry. I just still don’t think I ever will be able to.

[Somber music]

Leo: Come here. Believe me. I know what a catch your hunky scotsman was. I can see you now, standing above a subway grate, trying to hold that kilt down over those muscular thighs. What were we talking about?

Gwen: You are unbelievable. I can’t believe you. I’m standing here with my heart torn out, beating its last beat, and you’re fantasizing about my lost love.

Leo: Oh, gwennie, come on! Where is your sense of humor? I’m hurting too, remember? I lost craig.

Gwen: [Sighs]

Leo: But it’s like I’ve always said, “it is better to have loved and lost a–”

Gwen: Okay, all right. Just…stop. Stop.

Leo: There she is. Okay, now that you’re back, let’s get to it. I can’t wait to hear what naughty ideas you have, and I promise to be somewhat respectful of your torn-out heart’s final beats. But more importantly, I promise to help you execute your sweet, sweet revenge.

Gwen: Okay then, how about this? An oldie, but a goodie. We drug abigail and we whisk her off somewhere private, and we take compromising photos–

Leo: My love, my love, my love. [Laughs] I’m just gonna stop you to tell you that I truly do love and adore you, mostly because egotistical as this may sound, you remind me of myself.

Gwen: Back at you, matty.

Leo: I know we have lost our loves. We will always have each other– not to mention, drugging, abduction, and illicit photography.

Chad: I definitely wanna hear about your checkup, but I just walked in on something back home, and I gotta tell you all about it.

Abigail: Oh, idle gossip. My fave. What happened?

Chad: My brother, ej, kissed belle brady, is what happened.

Belle: Look, as chad said, we’re both adults, right? We’re both highly-educated and articulate, and we should be able to talk about this kind of stuff.

Ej: Okay. Would you like to take the lead then?

Belle: [Laughs] Okay, well, um… there’s no denying that the attraction, the sexual tension has been growing between us for a while. Am I wrong?

Ej: No, no. No, you’re not. In fact, that’s quite accurate. So I guess the question is… what do you think we should do about it? My asthma felt anything but normal.

Chad: Yo, ej and belle both downplayed the kiss, and belle definitely seemed flustered.

Abigail: Well, she’s been through a lot lately. She’s feeling pretty vulnerable, I imagine.

Chad: Obviously. But ej took full responsibility. He said he took advantage of the situation.

Abigail: Well, I guess they have been spending a lot of time together lately. Right? And–which makes sense, because she just represented ej when he was accused of kidnapping sami, and we both know that ej’s always been really opportunistic– never really had your scruples, and in fairness to him, he’s just probably hurt too. You know, he feels betrayed himself by sami. So, what, do you think that he’s trying to get belle into bed to soothe his bruised ego?

Chad: What I’m thinking– and this is just my gut feeling, having just walked in on them– I think that ej doesn’t wanna just get belle into bed. I think that ej might be actually really falling for her.

Belle: Um, well, I think that… maybe we should, um… I–you know, I just, uh…

Ej: [Laughs] So much for the two of us being articulate on this issue.

[Both laugh]

Belle: Okay, ej, listen. You know that I’ve been unfaithful to shawn in the past, and I’ve come a long way since then. And yes, shawn hurt me, and he continues to with the way he’s letting jan come between us, but I don’t wanna retaliate, and I just know I can’t live with the guilt of an affair.

Ej: You sound like a woman who is determined to save her marriage.

Belle: I’m just not ready to give up on what shawn and I have– or had. Not yet.

Ej: I care about you, belle. But just like you, my heart still belongs to someone else– someone who hurt me. As much as objectively I know that my marriage is over, samantha is… she’s still my samantha. And you and I, we shared one innocent kiss.

Belle: [Sighs]

Ej: Belle, I’m– I’m sorry about before– my taking advantage of the situation. I promise I will never do it again.

Gwen: So then you didn’t actually touch sonny kiriakis– not in that way?

Leo: Right. I did not debase myself, you’ll be relieved to hear.

Gwen: So relieved.

Leo: [Chuckles] But thanks to my preternatural cleverness and my excellent photographic skills, all of salem believes that sonny debased himself, and we get to watch the kiriakis castle crumble.

Shawn: Sonny, if you were drugged last night, you still have traces of that drug in your system.

Sonny: Well, I mean, I already scheduled an appointment to get a blood test.

Shawn: Good, good, good. Go down there and get it done. Bring me back the results. If we can prove that leo drugged you, I’ll arrest him, and I’ll happily throw away the key.

Sonny: Okay.

Xander: I get it. What I did was– it was unforgivable. I just thought maybe, you know, coming here and, well… thank you, sarah, for coming here with me. I’ll let you have a moment.

Sarah: [Smooches]

I haven’t been able to bring myself to come here.

Xander: I understand.

Sarah: You did this?

Xander: I hope you don’t mind.

Sarah: Xander.

Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

Belle: Well, thank you for letting me keep my stuff here– my boxed-up life.

Ej: Well, your boxed life can stay for as long as you need. Oh. It’s for you.

Belle: For me? Oh, it’s from jan. She said I forgot some of my things.

[Soft dramatic music]

Chad: I swear to you, abby, ej was– he was gentle and respectful.

[Laughs] I know it sounds crazy, but I’m worried that ej might be the one that gets hurt here. We both know how much belle loves shawn.

Abigail: Yeah. Yeah, but I don’t know. You know, he’s not only having a baby with another woman, he’s actually living with her.

Chad: Right. You know, I think it’s definitely gonna be difficult for belle and shawn to work things out. You know, but, I don’t know. Maybe it’s because, you know, you and i were in a similar situation, and here we are stronger than ever. I happen to think they will at some point.

Abigail: I love your optimism. I hope you’re right.

Chad: Enough about all that. How was the checkup with kayla?

Abigail: Oh, I’m fine. I am happy to report I’m the picture of health. However…

[Chuckles] On the topic of babies– although picturing jan having– jan spears having a baby isn’t exactly the perfect segue here, um…

Chad: What are you saying? Are you pregnant?

Abigail: No. [Laughs]

Chad: No?

Abigail: No.

Chad: [Laughs] Okay.

Abigail: But I’m thinking I might like to be.

Kayla: Oh, will, it is so good to see you.

Will: You too. I wish we were seeing each other under better circumstances, obviously.

Kayla: Yes, I do too. So, sonny, you suspect that someone drugged you?

Sonny: I don’t suspect it. I’m sure of it. Um, I had some cookies last night that I thought were from will and arianna. But it turns out they were from leo stark and he must’ve put something in it ’cause they knocked me right out.

Kayla: And how are you feeling now?

Sonny: A little woozy… and a lot angry.

Will: Yeah. We talked to shawn and we need proof that sonny was drugged in order to press charges.

Kayla: Okay. Well, I’d like to give you the once-over just to be safe, and then we’ll draw your blood and see what we find.

Sonny: Okay.

Gwen: So moving right along now, the way I see it, I lost– I lost you-know-who, and you lost craig. So let’s see. If we do the math correctly, carry the one, and two negatives equal a positive–yep. X equals abigail loses chad.

Leo: [Sighs] You are a math whiz. Okay, so to get this equation where we want it, we need somebody to seduce chaddy-blue-eyes, correct?

Gwen: I succeeded at that myself a while back, as you know. Spent weeks sowing the seeds of distrust between him and abigail, and… got chad to cheat on my sister and get me pregnant.

Leo: Which ended tragically for you, I know.

Gwen: It did, indeed. God knows. I mean, if I hadn’t have lost that baby, perhaps things would’ve turned out quite differently for me.

Sarah: [Sniffling] You did this… for me. You put my little girl’s name on a stone so that she wouldn’t be forgotten.

Xander: You remember?

Sarah: Just– it hit me like a flash. We were here before. Together.

And–and I forgave you… after you did this.

[Sniffles]

Xander: Looking back, that was… when we started to heal, and then, slowly… you let me back into your heart.

Sarah: I still…

Xander: Oh, sarah.

Sarah: [Sobbing]

Xander: Well after 8:00.

[Sighs] I guess sarah isn’t gonna show.

Sarah: Xander, I am not just some bimbo who drops everything when you get lonely. I actually have a full schedule today.

Xander: Don’t you think you should eat something then? You know, keep your strength up?

Sarah: Oh, well, that’s a three-course meal. I was just gonna get a yogurt out of a vending machine.

Xander: Well, here’s a better idea. Why don’t we skip straight to dessert?

I’m on my knees, unemployed, apparently unengaged. I’m not really in a cake-kind-of-place right now–

Sarah: Will you just open the damn box?

Xander: This is really weird.

Sarah: [Sighs] Well? Will you? I want–I want you to go back to the salem inn room, and I’m gonna see you tomorrow at the wedding, and every day for the rest of my life.

Xander: Hm, you’re having your bachelorette party, aren’t you? Male strippers?

Sarah: Mm-hmm. No, I am not having a bachelorette party. I don’t have a maid of honor,and that’s who plans all that.

Xander: I should work on that too.

Sarah: Your maid of honor? You should. Go find her. Give me a kiss first.

[Both laugh]

Xander: I can’t wait to come back here tomorrow and see you in that dress, right before I make you my wife.

Sarah: [Crying]

Xander: Sarah, what is it?

Sarah: I remember. I remember everything. Psoriatic arthritis, made my joints stiff,

Abigail: [Sighs] I’m sorry to just throw that at you. I know we haven’t really talked about having kids for a long time now. I know we’ve just been through so much recently. I really, really– I don’t want you to think for a second that I’m not completely happy with my life right now. My life with you and thomas and charlotte– I am the luckiest person in the world.

Chad: No.

Abigail: No. No, like, no, you don’t–you don’t want me to be pregnant?

Chad: No. I am the luckiest person in the entire world, and nothing would make me happier than to make another baby with you.

Abigail: [Chuckles]

[Smooch]

Gwen: You know, the thing is, is I don’t think chad will really stray again– not after everything I put them through. It pains me to say this, but he and abigail seem to be stronger now than ever.

Leo: Boo. Well, if he won’t cheat, and she won’t cheat…

Gwen: Yeah. If we really want to punish abigail… we’re gonna have to take this plan to the next level.

Leo: Wait, are– are you suggesting we…

[Gags] You know?

Gwen: You think I’m capable of murder?

Leo: Well, you tell me, gwendolyn borden. You have been evasive and even been coy when it comes to telling me what really went down with old lady horton.

[Ominous music]

Gwen: You know, you’re right. I haven’t really been very straightforward with you– or with anyone, for that matter.

Leo: Well, dish, dish, dish, my love. You know your secret is safe with me.

Kayla: Okay, well, I am happy to report that your vitals are really in good shape.

Sonny: Okay.

Will: Oh, that’s good news, at least.

Sonny: Yeah, I mean, I feel fine now.

Kayla: Well, I think whatever leo gave you was just some kind of sedative, the effects of which have obviously worn off. Um, but I want to get you some answers and some proof, so I will get this sample to the lab and get ’em to rush on it.

Will: Okay. Hey, we are gonna make leo pay for what he did to you.

Belle: These things aren’t even from my office. They’re from shawn’s and my bedroom. So I guess jan has designs on taking over that room too.

Ej: I’m so sorry, belle.

Belle: You know, we were really happy then. Seems like a lifetime ago.

Ej: Belle–

Belle: No, thank you. You know what? I know what I need to do.

I was on an antidepressant,

Will: Hey. I’m so sorry this happened to you, sonny.

Sonny: No. Leo stark’s the one who’ll be sorry. Once we get those test results back, we’ll send him to a cold, lonely cell to rot… exactly where he belongs.

Gwen: After what laura horton did to me… she got what she deserved.

Leo: So does that mean that you did kill the old lady?

Gwen: That’s between me and her– maybe someday between me and abigail.

Leo: Okay, you have it your way, but you know what? I think it’s best we take murder off the table, given that we are both essentially decent, good-hearted people, yes? But still, there has to be some way to get back at that phony little actress for what she did to me.

Gwen: Mm, I assume we’re talking about abigail, yes? And if so, then I am sure that there is.

Leo: So does this mean you’re gonna help me figure something out?

Gwen: I’ll think about it.

Abigail: Oh, my god!

[Sighs] I can’t wait to go home and start planning for a new baby.

Chad: Well, there is no sense in planning… until we’ve put the work in.

Abigail: Uh-huh. Well, I say… lead the way, husband.

Chad: Oh.

Abigail: [Chuckles]

[Giggling]

Sarah: Something in me just wouldn’t let me remember everything that happened before. You know, everything that led up to me losing my baby.

Xander: Well, it makes sense. You were protecting yourself from the pain.

Sarah: Yeah. I guess that’s what it is. But it also made me forget all the good memories too. You know, when I was happy… with you.

Xander: You really remember it all?

Sarah: I do. And the memory of the last time that we made love is coming back right now. Do you remember?

Xander: Oh, I could never forget.

[Sensual music]

[Both chuckling]

[Soft dramatic music]

Belle: You need to look at these.

Shawn: What are they?

Belle: Uh, legal papers.

Shawn: Oh, god, belle. Please don’t tell me you’re petitioning the courts to keep jan away from her baby.

Belle: No, this is not about you and jan. This is about you and me.

Shawn: Oh, my god. Are you divorcing me?

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Gabi: [Sighs]

Both: Mm.

Gabi: I have waited so long to be with you again.

Jake: Mm. Me too. I can’t believe I ended things between us. Biggest mistake of my life.

Gabi: [Chuckles lightly] Thank god we came to our senses.

Jake: Thank god I told you how I felt before I lost you to somebody else.

[Soft music]

Gabi: [Sighs]

Shin: Mm. Good morning, gabriella.

Gabi: [Grunts]

[Sighs]

Jake: Can’t believe this is actually happening.

Gabi: I never should have doubted you, jake. I’m so sorry.

Jake: Don’t be sorry. You’re here.

Gabi: Honestly, thank you for giving us another chance. You’re not gonna regret it.

Jake: I know I won’T.

Jake: [Chuckles lightly]

Ava: Mm. Morning, handsome.

Jan: [Sighs]

Shawn: Uh, there you go.

Jan: Thank you.

Shawn: Yeah. How’re you feeling today?

Jan: Well, there’s no more cramping, so–

Shawn: That’s good.

Jan: I just–I feel so wiped.

Shawn: You sleep okay?

Jan: Not really. I was tossing and turning. I couldn’t get comfortable. And when I finally did fall asleep, I had a terrible nightmare.

Shawn: About what?

Jan: Your wife.

[Ominous music]

Belle: [Groans]

Ej: Good morning, belle.

Belle: Is it? Maybe somebody should tell that to my head.

Ej: [Chuckles] Rough night?

Belle: Oh, yeah. But even worse morning. I almost hurled in the cab on the way over here.

Ej: Oof. Did you come to pick up your car?

Belle: [Sighs] I did. And to thank you for arranging a ride home for me last night. Although, I’m sorry to say, I only vaguely remember it.

Ej: [Chuckles] I understand. Coffee? Or perhaps some hair of the dog?

Belle: Oh, god no. Um, actually I’m gonna get going, I gotta get home.

Ej: Home?

Belle: Uh, shawn’s home.

Ej: I see. Uh, can I ask why?

Belle: Oh, well, at the request of ms. Spears, I have to go clear out my office so she can use it as a nursery for the baby.

Ej: Why are you giving in to jan’s ridiculous demands? It’s your house, belle.

Belle: [Scoffs] Not anymore.

[Tense music]

Leo: Good morning, sunshine.

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

[Soft orchestration]

Ej: That house is as much yours as it is shawn’S.

Belle: Yeah, on paper. But I’m not gonna move back in there as long as jan’s living there.

Ej: Which is just until the baby is born, correct?

Belle: Not if jan has anything to say about it.

Ej: You think shawn is going to let her stay indefinitely?

Belle: Listen, I can feel jan just sinking her claws into shawn and into our whole life. I’m sure she thinks she’s gonna be there forever.

Ej: So you’re just going to let jan spears win? Don’t you think your marriage is worth fighting for? Hmm?

Jan: God, it was so awful, shawn. Belle, she dragged me in front of a judge to make sure that I could never see my baby. Oh, god, it felt so real.

Shawn: Okay, but jan, it wasn’t real, all right? It was just a dream.

Jan: Which could easily happen. I mean, you heard the things that she said last night. She wants to file papers to have me declared an unfit mother.

Shawn: It’s because she was upset. I mean, come on, understandably.

Jan: She was serious, shawn. She hates me so much. She was probably happy when I had to go to the hospital.

Shawn: No, no, she was not.

Jan: I bet that she wants me to lose the baby, and was hoping that I would, because that’s what she wants.

Shawn: No, nothing–

Jan: She will do anything to take my child from me.

Shawn: No, nothing is gonna happen, jan, all right? Nobody’s gonna take your child from you.

Jan: You won’t let them, right?

Shawn: No. No, I will not let them.

Leo: Hello? Anybody home? Sonny boy. Guess you really still are out, big guy. Must have indulged in a few too many of those magic cookies last night. Because, baby, you went down like a sack of potatoes. Not before we had our fun though, and the best part is I’ve got proof.

[Grunts] These are even better than I’d hoped.

[Laughs] Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Leo: [Laughs] Oh, this one might be my favorite. Look at that smile on my face. Hmm. Though I could use a filter on my crow’s feet. Ooh. I guess that is my cue to skedaddle. But oh, what a memorable evening it was, jackson K. At least for me.

Sonny: Oh, my god.

[Groans] Oh, my head.

[Sniffs] What the hell did I do last night?

[Exhales] Oh, my god, I’m gonna be late.

Ava: You were mumbling in your sleep. What were you dreaming about?

Jake: Oh, I, um… don’t remember.

Ava: Hmm. Strange, isn’t it? How quickly we forget our dreams. So what do you want for breakfast, hmm? We’ve got, uh, sausage, bacon. I even picked up some scrapple if you’re feeling homesick for philly.

Jake: You know, ava, when I asked you to move in here, I didn’t mean I wanted you as my personal chef and bottle washer.

Ava: You know I love to cook.

Jake: I know you do, and you’re good at it. But why don’t you let me cook you breakfast for a change.

Ava: You can cook?

Jake: I can scramble and egg. Oh, you look skeptical.

Ava: Uh, I just, uh– I have high standards.

Jake: Then I’ll have to work hard to live up to them.

Jan: You really mean that? You won’t let belle try to take our baby away from me?

Shawn: She’s not gonna do that, jan.

Jan: I think you’re giving her too much credit. And what happens if they send me back to prison right after our angel’s born?

Shawn: Well, if that happens, then I will– I will take the baby to visit you as much as– as much as I possibly can.

Jan: Really? You would do that?

Shawn: Yes. Yes, of course I would do that. I mean, it–it’s your child.

Jan: And yours. Even though I know it’s not what you wanted.

Shawn: How could this be what I wanted, jan? How? Okay, but I have a responsibility to this child. And–and right now, I have a responsibility to you as well.

Jan: Thank you for saying that.

Shawn: Hold–wait, hold on. You know, I also–I also have a responsibility to my wife and to my daughter. And to state the obvious, belle is–she’s–she’s upset at this whole entire situation. I mean, and it’s– she’s got totally a great reason to be.

Jan: What are you saying, shawn?

Shawn: [Sighs] I’m saying that I’m–listen, I’m stuck in the middle here. Right in the middle. You and belle both want me to pick sides. But the side that I need to be on–I need to be on this baby’s side. I do not feel– I don’t feel that it is right to rip a child away from its mother without good reason, so– so I’m not gonna let that happen.

Belle: Of course my marriage is worth fighting for.

Ej: And yet, you don’t seem to be fighting.

Belle: Jan has convinced shawn that if I come within a ten-mile radius of her, she’s gonna get the vapors and possibly lose the baby. Oh, my god, I can’t with her drama.

Ej: Hmm. So you’re doing this for you, not her?

Belle: Yes. First of all, if I don’t let her turn the office into a nursery, then her kid’s gonna move into my kid’s room. And that is just–

Ej: Fair point.

Belle: And I also have to have access to my files so I can do my job properly, so–

Ej: Mm. And you don’t want to be wading past jan every time you’re looking for a document.

Belle: [Scoffs] I don’t want anything to do with her. Anyway, it’s way past time for me to just… bite the bullet.

Ej: Is there any room at your parents’ house for you to set up an office space?

Belle: Oh, no, not really.

Ej: So why not bring it here?

Belle: What?

Ej: We have more rooms than we know what to do with.

Belle: I–you want me to move my office here?

Ej: You are my lawyer, belle. We’ll consider it a retainer.

Belle: Really?

Ej: Of course. I’ll even help you move the boxes.

Belle: Well, that’s very kind of you, but I am perfectly capable–

Ej: I know you are, but I also know chivalry is dead. But I’m hardly anyone’s idea of a knight in shining armor. I’m just a bored, unemployed, ex-tycoon with plenty of time on my hands since my sister foiled my coup attempt at dimera.

Belle: [Chuckles] You really don’t have anything better to do than to help me?

Ej: [Laughs] I really don’T. And besides, we’ll be in and out twice as fast with the two of us. What do you say?

Belle: I say…sold.

Ej: Excellent. Then let’s do this.

Belle: Let’s do it.

[Chuckles]

From prom dresses

[Uneasy music]

Victor: Should have been in the office two hours ago.

Sonny: I know. I know, I don’t–I don’t know how I slept so late.

Victor: Did you go on a bender last night? You look like hell.

Sonny: No, I didn’t drink anything. I don’t think.

Victor: You don’t think?

Sonny: No, but I do feel really strange.

Victor: Have some fruit. Very hydrating, packed with vitamins, and very delicious.

Sonny: You sound like a commercial.

Victor: Well, I should. Henderson outdid himself. Have to make sure he remembers where he got this fruit.

[Tense music]

Sonny: Wait, that’s– that’s not from henderson. That’s from leo stark.

Leo: [Sniffs] Good morning, this is leo stark. I’m sending over those pictures we discussed. They will be in your hot little hands shortly. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

[Phone beeps]

Gabi: Cookies?

Shin: Baked fresh. You have a sweet tooth, no?

Gabi: Yeah, no, I do, but, um, cookies for breakfast?

Shin: Americans eat sugary cereals and toaster pastries. Not to mention muffins the size of my head.

[Chuckles]

Gabi: Yeah, you’re right. Why would cookies be any different?

Shin: Go ahead, have one. Or two.

Gabi: I just feels a little…decadent. Kind of like last night.

Shin: Oh. You aren’t having regrets?

Gabi: No, no, I had– I had a wonderful time. I just–I just think I– I drank a little too much. I was not expecting waking up… here.

Shin: With me.

Gabi: Yeah.

Shin: Then you do have regrets.

Gabi: No, no.

Shin: Good. Because last night… was one of the most intense, and exciting nights of my life. I’ve known you a long time. But you still managed to surprise me… in a thousand different ways.

Gabi: Well, I could say the same.

Shin: Well, what would you say if I told you I was thinking of…postponing my flight back to hong kong?

Gabi: Why would you do that?

Shin: So we could spend more time together. See what happens. But only if that’s what you want.

Jake: That is a lot of hot sauce. Maybe I can’t scramble and egg, huh?

Ava: No– no, they’re perfect. They are. I just, you know– I got used to eating eggs like this when rafe and I were– sorry.

Jake: Gotcha. No, no, no. Hey, look, gabi got me hooked on the stuff too. You know, hot sauce is the one condiment you’re always gonna find in my fridge.

Ava: [Chuckles]

Jake: Well, our fridge.

Ava: Right. About that, um– you know, I was up early this morning, and I was thinking, um–

Jake: That sounds serious.

Ava: No, it’s just, you know, we were roommates, right? And then we were in bed together, and then… we were in bed together.

Jake: Yeah?

Ava: I just– I don’t know, I feel like we may have just skipped some steps along the way.

Jake: [Clears throat] You saying you have regrets about last night?

Ava: No. Absolutely not. But I do think I’m gonna move out.

Jan: Oh, shawn. These are all my favorites. I can’t believe you remembered.

Shawn: Yeah, well, we have spent a lot of time together over the years. Even if most of it was against my will.

Jan: This reminds me of the time that you took me in when I was pregnant in high school. You were even willing to say that the baby was yours because of what nicole’s father had put me through. Gosh, that was a terrible time in my life. I had almost given up on the idea of ever being a mother after that. And now… shawn, I already love this baby so much. Especially because we made it together.

Shawn: Oh, come on, jan.

Jan: I know, I know. I can’t get any ideas about us. And I’m not. I know how much you’ve given up to take care of me and the baby. And I just want you to know how grateful I am. Centrum multigummies aren’t just great tasting…

Jake: You want to move out? Was I that terrible last night?

Ava: Oh, no.

[Chuckles] No, you–you were amazing.

Jake: Good, ’cause you seemed to be enjoying yourself.

Ava: Oh, I was.

Both: [Chuckle]

Ava: A lot. Which is why I have to move out.

Jake: I don’t understand.

Ava: Look, um– I moved in with rafe, right? ‘Cause I didn’t have any place to go. And then we started sleeping together, and we were already living together, and the whole time he was in love with another woman. You know how that ended, and I really– I have no desire to get on that rollercoaster again.

Jake: I’m not in love with another woman.

Ava: Yeah, that’s debatable.

Jake: Wow.

Ava: Uh, look, I’m just saying I have gone from zero to 60 again. And, you know, if we’re gonna be in a relationship, I really don’t want to fast-track the living together part.

Jake: Ava, I–

Ava: Oh, if. If…you want to be in a relationship.

Jake: [Sighs]

Ava: Look, if you see this as, like, a friends with benefits sort of thing, that’s–

Jake: I don’T. Okay? Ava, I–

[Chuckles] Man, I like you. I like you–I like you a lot. And I– I’m sorry, but I– I just don’t know what’s changed since you moved in. I mean, you’re still unemployed. So how’re you gonna pay rent? Unless you have somewhere else to go?

Ava: No, not yet.

Jake: Okay. So how about we think of another plan that doesn’t involve leaving you homeless.

Ava: You got some ideas?

Jake: Well, I just started back up at dimera. And I’m making more money now, so maybe I can find a bigger apartment that has at least a second bedroom.

Ava: Yeah, but that’s gonna take a little time, isn’t it? What do you think we can do until then, hmm? You’re definitely not sleeping on the floor. Don’t say that.

Jake: No, that’s not gonna happen. My back still hasn’t recovered from that. But, look, if you want to put the brakes on the whole sleeping together thing–

Ava: The “sleeping together” thing? Hmm?

Jake: I’m just saying, if you want to, you know, take a step back, let me woo you with my culinary skills and my manly charm. We can catch up on all the steps that we skipped.

Ava: Yeah, I think it might be working already.

Jake: Mm. So you’ll stay?

Ava: Yeah, I’ll stay. Thanks for understanding.

Jake: Although I might to take a cold shower… or seven.

Both: [Chuckle]

Ava: Yeah, and I, uh– I might have to request that you put on a shirt. So, uh…

Jake: Oh.

Ava: I don’t lose my willpower.

Jake: Ah. So you want me to cover up? Is that it?

Ava: [Sighs] Not really.

Jake: What are you doing?

Ava: What am I doing? Hmm, well… I was thinking, maybe… we could wait on those steps…

[Chuckles] Maybe until this afternoon, or, I don’t know, maybe this evening?

Jake: Are you sure you want to?

Ava: Jake, stop talking. Mm.

Gabi: Uh, you want to stay in salem because of me?

Shin: Well, I have to admit, at first I was worried you might just be using me to make jake jealous.

Gabi: You mentioned that, yeah.

Shin: But last night… well, you were extremely…attentive.

Gabi: As were you.

Shin: I know some see it as bad form to be too forward. But I must admit… I woke up this morning thoroughly smitten. But if you don’t feel the same way, just say the word. There will be no awkwardness, no repercussions. We can forget last night ever happened.

Gabi: I don’t want to forget last night happened. In fact… I want to make it happen again.

Belle: [Clears throat]

Shawn: Belle?

Belle: What is going on here?

Jan: Relax, would you? It was just a hug. I was expressing my gratitude to shawn for how well he’s been treating me and the baby. Isn’t that right?

Shawn: Yeah. Yeah, it is right. And what the hell is he doing here?

Belle: He came to help me clean out my office per jan’s demand.

Ej: So let’s just get this over with, shall we?

Victor: You accepted a gift from leo stark? Are you stark raving mad?

Sonny: Okay, well, I didn’t exactly accept it.

Victor: Well, then what are they doing here?

Sonny: I don’t–I don’t know. Um…[Sighs] Okay, uh, leo showed up yesterday with the fruit bouquet.

Victor: Why?

Sonny: I don’t–I don’t know. Okay, he said– he said he wanted to congratulate me on my new job. And I thought the fruit was probably poisoned, so I didn’t eat any.

Victor: Well, I just had some.

Sonny: It–it’s fine, uncle vic, all right? It’s okay.

Victor: How is that fine?

Sonny: Because leo stark had some and he’s fine, okay? And you’re–you’re fine too. Right?

Victor: Well, as fine as I ever am these days.

Sonny: [Sighs] Weird part is, you know, even though I didn’t have any of the fruit and I didn’t drink anything, you know, and I feel so weird. I mean, the only thing I had last night was– was cookies.

Victor: What cookies?

Sonny: Oh, um– it was just some cookies that were delivered from will and arianna.

Victor: Are you sure they sent them?

Sonny: I can– I mean, I could text them. But… oh, my god.

Victor: What is it? I just remembered I asked– I asked will the same question last night. He said he didn’t send any cookies. Maybe leo did drug me.

[Indistinct chatter]

[Door unlocks]

Gwen: [Sighs] Leo.

Leo: Hello, guinevere. What’s a nice girl like you doing in a place like this? I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Gwen: [Sighs]

Leo: You look good.

Gwen: [Sighs] Come on, no I don’T.

Leo: Okay, you look awful. I mean, to me you always look beautiful, even when you look awful. But let’s just say, prison garb isn’t your most flattering look. I could maybe pull it off. Thank god I’ve never had to. Oh, there was that one night in istanbul–

Gwen: Okay, leo, what– what are you doing here?

Leo: [Sighs]

Victor: So leo stark poisoned you?

Sonny: I don’t know. I don’t know, but he– he definitely did something to me.

Victor: You better check your wallet.

Sonny: I mean, everything seems to be intact.

Victor: Including you?

Sonny: [Sighs] Yeah. No, I’m all in one piece, as far as I can tell. Jesus, what the hell did he do to me while I was unconscious?

[Sighs]

Ava: Yeah, you wouldn’t expect a place like this to have such great water pressure.

[Chuckles]

Jake: We keep this up, we’re certainly gonna save a lot on our water bill.

Ava: Mm. So much for my grand plan to take things slowly, huh?

Jake: You still want to take a step back, all you gotta do is say the word.

Ava: You know, you are quite a gentleman, jake.

Jake: Wow. I haven’t heard that very often.

Ava: Mm. All right, you… have a wonderful day at work, mr. Boss man.

Jake: Thank you.

Ava: Mm. Yes, and when you come home, I will have a lovely dinner waiting for you. Something nice and spicy.

Gabi: I know last night I said I–I didn’t care if people at work talk, but now that we’re actually, you know–

Shin: A thing?

Gabi: Yeah, you know, I just think that we should be a little discreet about it, at least at first.

Shin: Of course. I’ll tell my father I’m staying in salem for business purposes.

Gabi: You think he’d be upset if he knew the truth?

Shin: Frankly, I don’t care. Besides, he keeps telling me I need to settle down with a nice girl.

Gabi: Ooh. I don’t think I match that description.

Shin: That’s exactly what I like about you.

Shawn: Look, I don’t get it, belle, I told you I didn’t want you to clear out your office.

Belle: Well, I’m doing it anyway.

Jan: Which is the best thing for all of us, if you ask me.

Belle: Which I did not.

Jan: And I’m feeling much better, by the way. Thank you for asking. So if you’re thinking about upsetting me again–

Ej: Sure, and I suppose that’s your cue to send your wife away, just like you did last night?

Shawn: What the hell is he talking about? No, I did nothing of the sort. What did you– what did you tell him?

Belle: I–I went over to talk about dimera business. I–I needed someone to talk to, okay? I was upset.

Shawn: Oh. Oh, let me guess. You, uh–you had a few drinks?

Ej: Do you have a problem with that?

Shawn: Yeah, I actually do have a problem with that. So what’s the deal, ej? Sammi doesn’t want to have anything to do with you, so, what, now you’re gonna go after her sister?

Belle: Shawn, stop it.

Shawn: That’s–I’m warning you, you stay the hell out of my marriage.

Ej: Well, maybe if you knew how to look after your wife properly, she wouldn’t need to turn to me for comfort.

Shawn: You shut the hell up.

Belle: Shawn, no. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Ej: You want to hit me? Bring it on.

Belle: No, come one. Stop it! Stop it, both of you.

Shawn: Then get the hell out of my house now.

Belle: Shawn, I just want to get my stuff. Please don’t make this worse than it already is.

Shawn: But belle, I told you, you didn’t have to move out. I don’t–I don’t want you to move out.

Belle: Okay, well, today made it very clear that I absolutely have to.

Ej: I’ll start getting the boxes, shall I?

Shawn: Look, what are you– what are you gonna do with all your things? Your–your parents don’t have enough room for everything.

Belle: Ej was kind enough to let me use some office space at dimera mansion.

Shawn: Oh, he did.

Ej: Mm-hmm.

Shawn: What, are you gonna be renting a room next?

Belle: Come on, ej, let’s just get this over with and go.

Ej: Yes, let’S.

Leo: Why do I feel like you’re disappointed to see me?

Gwen: Look, uh, no offense, matty, it’s just that when– when they told me to expect a visitor, I was– I was expecting jack, or maybe even xander.

Leo: Sorry. Just little old me.

Gwen: No, don’t be sorry. I’m so happy to see a friendly face.

Leo: I guess you don’t get too many of those here.

Gwen: No.

Leo: Is it that bad?

Gwen: I’m coping.

Leo: That’s not what I asked you.

Gwen: You know, I would really rather just not get into all the gory details. And, um, I’d rather just distract myself with what’s going on with you.

Leo: Well, I am happy to oblige. In fact, it’s one of the reasons I came here. I wanted to share with you my progress in my quest for revenge.

Gwen: I didn’t even know there was a quest.

Leo: Oh, there is. And it’s gonna cheer you up big time to hear about it.

Victor: Can’t believe you fell for the old bait and switch.

Sonny: Yeah, I was so careful about the fruit.

Victor: Yeah, and you completely ignored the cookies.

Sonny: Yeah, but the cookies showed up before leo did. I think? I don’t know. God, he set me up!

Victor: This is all your fault, you know.

Sonny: I know. I know. I got careless.

Victor: No, because you poked the bear, or in this case the weasel.

Sonny: You know what? Even if the little creep was trying to freak me out, he didn’t succeed. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get to the office.

Victor: The hell you do.

Sonny: What are you talking– you were just complaining that I was late.

Victor: If you were drugged with an unknown substance, we have to find out what it was.

Sonny: What difference does it make? I’m fine now.

Victor: Leo stark committed a crime. You have to get a blood test so you can prove it.

[Knock at door]

Shin: Jake. What brings you here?

Jake: I, uh, hope I’m not coming at a bad time.

Shin: Not at all. What can I do for you?

Jake: Well, I just wanted to say thank you. You know– you’ve always had my back, ever since I got to dimera. Through all the hostile takeover attempts, the ups and downs.

Shin: I’m pleased to have your back.

Jake: I appreciate that. Anyway, just wanted to say goodbye before you head back to hong kong.

Shin: Actually, I’ve changed my plans. I’ve decided to stay in salem for a while.

Jake: Really? Why?

Gabi: Rafe, that is amazing. I am so happy for you.

[Chuckles] You know what? Yeah. I–I gotta call you back. I gotta go.

[Phone beeps] What the hell are you doing here?

Ava: Well, jake left these on the kitchen table this morning, and they are the documents that he had you sign.

Gabi: Okay, thank you.

Ava: I’ll be going.

Gabi: Oh, wait. Ava, hang on. I just got some news you’re gonna want to hear.

Ava: Oh?

Gabi: That was my brother on the phone. He proposed to nicole last night. And guess what? She said yes. Isn’t that wonderful? No matter who you are,

Ava: Rafe and nicole are getting married? How nice. I’m thrilled for them.

Gabi: Yeah, I’m sure.

Ava: I know you wish otherwise, that I would fly into a jealous rage, but I’m over rafe. Completely. Actually, I’ve moved on with someone new. Someone younger, smarter, sexier…ooh. And he’s definitely better suited for me. You will never, ever guess who.

Gabi: I really don’t care.

Ava: No? You don’t care that I slept with jake last night?

Shin: I’ve decided to stay in salem because…

Jake: Nevermind. You don’t, uh… need to explain. I know exactly why you’re sticking around.

Sonny: Okay. And thank you so much for fitting me in, kayla. All right, I’ll talk to you later. Bye. Oh, my god, will. Hi.

Will: Hi–hi.

Sonny: Hi.

Will: Are you okay?

Sonny: Yeah, I’m just– I’m really happy to see you.

Will: Yeah, you– what’s going on? You sent me some weird videos. You haven’t been answering my calls.

Sonny: Yeah, you know, just– what, you flew out here just to see me?

Will: Yeah, of course I did. And then I got this news alert.

Sonny: What–what news alert?

[Soft dramatic music]

Will: I’m guessing whatever went down last night, it had something to do with this?

Sonny: “My wild times with sonny kiriakis”?

Gwen: What did you do to sonny?

Leo: You don’t really care about the details, do you?

Gwen: Mm, no, not really. But I also know you didn’t come all this way to recount them.

Leo: I didn’T. I’m done with sonny– for the time being. So moving right along, guinivere, my knockout friend with chutzpah to burn and that limey accent that makes my heart go pitter-patter. How would you like to help me get revenge on somebody else?

Jan: I’m sorry. I’m sorry belle made you so upset.

Shawn: Look, it’s fine.

[Tray clatters] It’s fine.

Jan: Well, I–I can’t help feeling like this whole situation is my fault.

Shawn: Look, I don’t care whose fault it is anymore. I don’T.

Jan: Are you mad at me?

Shawn: [Sighs] No, I’m– I’m actually–I’m mad at the world right now. I’m mad at the devil. I’m mad at life for being so damn unfair. You know who I’m really mad at? I’m mad at ej for trying to steal my wife.

Belle: Are you sure the staff is okay unloading the car?

Ej: Yeah, it’s what we pay them to do.

Belle: Yeah, I guess I’m just not used to the whole servant thing.

Ej: [Chuckles] Samantha wasn’t either. But she adjusted eventually.

[Sighs] I, um… I’m very sorry, belle.

Belle: For what?

Ej: I shouldn’t have let my temper get the best of me with shawn.

Belle: No, you know what? He deserved it. He’s the one who let some psychotic, sadistic maniac move into our house and into our lives.

Ej: He’s an idiot to take you for granted. I would never do that.

Belle: Thank you for saying that.

Ej: I mean it, belle.

Belle: [Sniffles]

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Paulina: Damn it.

Justin: Careful, paulina.

Paulina: So why isn’t there a cop with handcuff keys with you? What happened in court?

Justin: Sorry. They denied you bail.

Paulina: Again?

Justin: Again.

Abe: Hey. Looks like somebody’s been discharged.

Eli: Yeah. Just waiting on the paperwork, and lani’s picking me up.

Abe: Ah. Well, I shouldn’t be too far behind you. I’m just waiting for kayla to show up any time to sign off on my discharge.

Eli: Mm-hmm. Lani mentioned that. She brought some clothes for you.

Abe: Ah, thank you. So you saw her?

Eli: Yeah, I , o of you talk?

Eli: Abe, let’s wait until we’re both discharged.

Abe: Damn it. I don’t wanna wait. Did paulina shoot tr or not?

Lani: Don’t worry about it, julie. He will be finefifi I can’t, julie. I am headed to the hospital to get eli out. Yes, yes. Sure. And hey, julie,

>>Y. If I can explain–

Chanel: Lani, are you okay?

[Phone ringing]

[Line trilling]

Xander: Come on, sarah. Pick up. Just talk to me.

[Phone ringing]

[Phone beeps]

Sarah: Hello, xander.

Xander: Oh, thank god.

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

[Soft orchestration]

Xander: Oh, sarah, you picked up. I’m so glad. Are you–are you at the pub? I’ll come over. I need to see you.

Sarah: I only answered because you keep calling, and that has to stop, xander. Okay?

Xander: Sarah, we have to talk.

Sarah: No, we don’T. We don’t need to talk, because I don’t have anything to say to you. So please stop calling me.

[Phone beeps]

Eric: Sure that’s a good idea?

Paulina: What the hell happened? The whole point of the appeal was to set bail so I could get out of here.

Justin: No. The whole point of the appeal was to determine if the decision to deny you bail was legally viable. It was.

Paulina: It’s because I’m rich, right? They think I’m a flight risk.

Justin: Paulina, the judge didn’t deny you bail because you’re a flight risk. He denied you bail because you confessed to killing a man.

Eli: Abe, we can–we can talk about this later. Privately.

Abe: Why do you keep trying to put me off? When we talked last, we both agreed that lani could have something to do with the shooting. Now, did you talk to her?

Eli: I did.

Abe: And? Damn it. What did she say?

Eli: You really shot tr?

[Tense music]

Lani: It was me.

Eli: Lani had to nothing to do with it.

Lani: I’m fine.

Chanel: You don’t look fine.

Lani: Of course. I don’t look fine. My mother is in jail, and my husband and my father are both in the hospital. And yeah, my biological father was murdered.

Chanel: Oh.

Lani: I’m sorry, chanel. You are not the person I should be dumping this on.

Chanel: Don’t worry about it. Look, lani, when I–when I saw you sitting here, you didn’t look sad or mad or overwhelmed. You just looked lost. Can you tell me what you were thinking about?

Lani: I was thinking about the shooting and, uh… watching tr die in front of me.

Tr: I love you. I forgive you.

Lani: I just–I keep–I keep hearing the last thing that he said to me. That he–that he ever will say.

Chanel: Let it out, lani. Tell me what he said. Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Nicole: Do you think telling holly this morning is a bad idea?

Rafe: No. No, I just thought that you might want to tell her yourself when the time’s right.

Nicole: The time is right, and I want us to tell her together.

Rafe: Okay. Okay, great. I mean, when I think about the three of us at breakfast, that’s great. I mean, really great. It’s just I just don’t want her to think that I am forcing my way into her life.

Nicole: She’s not gonna think that. She wants you in her life.

Rafe: I hope so.

Nicole: [Sighs] I know so. Rafe, I don’t do anything without thinking about holly. And I just want her to be part of a happy family, and I want that to start right away. Can you understand that?

Rafe: Yes. Yes, I can understand that. But I do have one question.

Nicole: Uh-oh. Okay.

Rafe: Do you have a waffle iron?

Nicole: [Laughs] Yes.

Rafe: Okay.

Sarah: How long were you standing there?

Eric: Long enough to hear you tell xander not to call you again.

Sarah: Don’t you need to take a shower or something?

Eric: No way. I’m cooling down.

Sarah: Well, while you’re cooling down, I still don’t wanna talk about xander.

Eric: Okay. How’d you sleep?

Sarah: Oh, great. You know, wonderful. I wake up every hour or so. And then when I’m asleep, I have really great dreams about desert islands and psych wards. And when I do finally wake up, I can console myself with the fact that I finally know who I am now. I think.

Eric: That sounds awful.

[Both laugh]

Sarah: It is what it is, I guess.

Eric: You know, when everything blew up with me and nicole, I got lost. You know, when I kind of–it took me a while to find my way, but, you know, what I found is that–

Sarah: Eric, I love you so much. I really don’t need a priest right now.

Eric: Well, lucky for you, I’m not one anymore.

Sarah: Oh, I’m so busy feeling sorry for myself I just blurted that out.

Eric: Mm-mm.

Sarah: Please say something.

Eric: We’re one hell of a pair, aren’t we?

Sarah: [Laughs]

Paulina: I didn’t confess to anything. I simply laid out the facts.

Justin: Mm-hmm. Which included the fact that you shot tr.

Paulina: Oh, so now I’m being penalized for being honest. You know, I don’t think so. Now I want you to go back to–

Justin: What I want is for you to listen to me and listen good. Okay? You got this whole act, talking a mile a minute, turning on the charm, barking orders, the old razzle-dazzle. And that might work great in the real estate business. Sometimes it even works good in court. But trying to snow your own lawyer is, and I use this word advisedly, stupid.

Paulina: Don’t sugar coat it.

Justin: I wouldn’t dream of it. Now, paulina, your case isn’t hopeless, but it is serious. So you need to level with me. Just now, you said that you were being penalized for being honest. When you confessed, were you being honest?

Abe: So lani said she didn’t do it?

Eli: That’s right.

Abe: Then why did she say paulina said she shot him? Why did she put it that way?

Eli: Just some slip of the tongue, I guess. And she meant to say that paulina had done it. I mean, she was in shock.

Abe: I heard what I heard. Paulina said, “what have you done?” Did you ask lani what paulina meant by that?

Lani: The last thing he said to me was that he loved me.

Chanel: Wow. Well, that’s a lot to deal with.

Lani: Yeah. [Sighs]

Chanel: So how are you feeling about it?

Lani: Let’s just say it is complicated.

Chanel: Yeah. Have you–have you heard anything about mama? I’m so scared that they might keep her in jail until her trial.

Lani: Justin is going to court this morning to appeal, and see if he can get her released out on bail.

Chanel: Oh, I hope it works. Mama never did well in confined spaces, which for her is anything less than 3,000 square feet.

Lani: [Chuckles]

Chanel: I know that I have to be strong. That’s what mama said when daddy died, but… then we could be strong together. And now she’s the only parent I have left, you know. I’m not ready to lose her.

Lani: Chanel, um… there’s something that I have to tell you. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Chanel: Lani, what is it?

Xander: Oh, there you are. I was just about to head to the bakery to find you.

Chanel: Xander, we’re kind of in the middle of something.

Xander: Sarah hung up on me. I mean, she answered the phone with the sole purpose of hanging up on me.

Chanel: Well, maybe it’s because you weren’t getting the signal that she didn’t want to talk to you. That you were interrupting.

Xander: You’re probably right. See, that’s why I need you. You have to tell me what I have to do to get her back.

[Both chuckling]

Sarah: You’re right. We are one hell of a pair.

Eric: Yeah.

Sarah: [Laughs] So any luck with your parish?

Eric: No, their hands are tied. I broke church protocol, and once I performed those exorcisms, now I gotta live with the consequences.

Sarah: Yeah, but you were fighting the devil. You were helping people. You were saving…

Eric: I know.

Sarah: People. And I think they kicked you out of the priesthood for being too good of a priest.

Eric: I took a vow of obedience.

Sarah: Yeah, but you didn’t do anything wrong.

Eric: Neither did you. Now, here we are both at square one.

Sarah: [Sighs] So what are you gonna do now?

Eric: Hmm.

Nicole: Are you sure you don’t want another waffle?

Holly: No, I’m full. They were really good though.

Rafe: Oh. Thank you.

Holly: Well, I’ll go get my backpack.

Rafe: Wait, honey. Before you go, there’s something that we wanted to talk to you about, and we were waiting for the right to time.

Holly: Okay.

Nicole: You know, that rafe and I have been friends for a really long time.

Rafe: Long time.

Nicole: And now we’ve decided that we wanna get married. What do you think about that?

Rafe: I know that this probably comes as surprise to you.

Holly: No, it’s not.

Nicole: It’s not?

Holly: Well, you’re together all the time now. And mom’s been in a really good mood, and then I saw the ring.

Nicole: You saw the ring?

Holly: You were wearing it. Would you think I wouldn’t see it?

Nicole: Oh.

Rafe: Wow. You know, we have an opening at the detective unit. Yeah. We could use you.

[Nicole and rafe chuckle]

Nicole: Also this makes you happy, right?

Holly: Sure. If I can be the flower girl.

Nicole: [Chuckles]

Eli: Yeah. I did ask lani about that.

Abe: I heard paulina say, “what have you done?” Now what could that mean except–

Eli: Lani shot tr. I get it. But first of all, lani doesn’t remember paulina saying anything like that.

Abe: I know what I heard.

Eli: I know, but lani doesn’t remember. And maybe paulina was saying it to tr after what he had done to you.

Abe: So you think she was talking to tr?

Eli: I mean, it makes sense, doesn’t it? I mean, he attacks you while paulina was in another room. She sees you lying on the floor and just blurts it out. You just happen to be conscious enough to hear.

Abe: Maybe it was about the timing. I feel like–I feel like I heard paulina say that much later when lani was already there.

Paulina: So you wanna know if I was lying when I said I shot tr?

Justin: On second thought, don’t tell me.

Paulina: No?

Justin: No. If I want to get this confession thrown out, I need every argument at my disposal. And if I know that this is a fabrication, the ethics could get real murky.

Paulina: I like that. Fabrications. A lot classier than pack of lies.

Justin: I learned it in law school.

Paulina: I was hoping that you learn how to get your clients out of jail.

Justin: Usually, I’m pretty good at this, but sometimes you have a client who’s screwed things up six ways to sunday before the lawyer shows up.

Paulina: You wouldn’t be talking about me, would you?

Justin: Let’s just say the next time someone’s shot to death in your apartment, call a lawyer before you sign the statement.

Paulina: Duly noted.

Justin: Unless of course there’s a reason why you don’t want your lawyer present.

Paulina: What makes you say that?

Justin: The statement itself. Let’s just say I have some questions as to its accuracy. For instance, you state here that you grabbed the gun away from your daughter, detective price, and then shot mr. Coates.

Paulina: That’s what I said, and that’s what happened.

Justin: Really?

Paulina: Really.

Justin: Then maybe you can explain to me how you were able to get lani’s gun out of its holster. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

Abe: [Groans softly] I could swear that when I heard paulina say, “what have you done?” I was coming to. Lani was in the room.

Eli: No offense, abe, but there’s a reason that they’ve kept you here this long.

Abe: Oh, you’re saying that I’m not in control of my faculties?

 

Eli: You are now, but that night, abe, you got hit really hard. And it’s possible that you just don’t remember the timeline correctly. [Sighs] Honestly, abe, who’s a more reliable witness? Someone with severe head trauma or someone without? I know that we both were really worried about lani being the shooter, but I’ve spoken to her. And I’m confident on what really happened.

Abe: So… it was paulina. We were wrong.

Eli: We were wrong.

Paulina: So that’s your problem? That you don’t think I can pull a gun out of a holster?

Justin: No, I think that’s your problem.

Paulina: What’s that supposed to mean?

Justin: You signed a statement saying that you took lani’s gun and shot tr with it.

Paulina: That’s right.

Justin: I scanned this statement. Took me maybe five minutes.

Paulina: But you billed me for it, right?

Justin: Right now there’s a whole team of assistant district attorneys going through this statement with a fine-tooth comb. If you lied on this statement, that could be obstruction of justice.

Paulina: I’m quaking.

Justin: And one discrepancy could have the whole statement thrown out. And in terms of this investigation, that means going back to square one. Back to the original suspects.

Paulina: Oh, did–well, did you find any discrepancy?

Justin: I don’t know, but something did catch my eye.

Paulina: Lay it on me.

Justin: Paulina, did you know that a police officer’s weapon is secured in place by a snap? So in order for you to grab lani’s weapon away from her, you would’ve had to first unsnap it and then pull it out. And according to your statement, lani didn’t notice you doing that.

Paulina: Lani came in with her gun drawn. Maybe she forgot to snap it back into place. So that means that I could have done exactly what I said I did in that statement. So, counselor, anything else?

Nicole: Oh, honey, of course you can be the flower girl.

Rafe: We would not have anyone else.

Holly: So when’s the wedding?

Nicole: Wow. Actually we haven’t even talked about a date yet.

Rafe: Nope. Well, we wanted to check with you obviously, make sure your schedule was clear, and see how you felt about the whole thing.

Holly: I think it should be soon.

Nicole: Really?

Rafe: OkaY.

Holly: Don’t you, mom? I mean, why wait around, right?

Nicole: Uh–[Chuckles] Rafe?

Rafe: I’m with holly. Why wait around?

Nicole: Okay. Well then I guess we’re getting married as soon as possible.

Rafe: Okay.

Holly: Okay. Now that that’s settled, let me see the rinG.

Nicole: Oh, yes, ma’am. What do you think?

Chanel: I understand why you want sarah bacK.

Xander: Why I have to get sarah back.

Chanel: Okay. But I don’t understand what that has to do with me.

Xander: Well, you and i were married.

Chanel: For like five minutes.

Xander: Yeah, but it was your idea. You thought I was a rich guy, and you tricked me into marrying you.

Chanel: Okay, but you weren’t exactly an unwilling participant.

Xander: No, I was drunk. Because I’d lost sarah.

Lani: You still haven’t answered the question, xandeR. What does this have to do with chanel?

Xander: Well, she’s a woman.

Chanel: You are so observant.

Xander: I’ve started to realize that I don’t know a lot about womeN. I don’t understand them at all really. And you were able to get me to do what you wanted, and I can’t get people to do anything that I want unless I threaten them. And… I wouldn’t wanna threaten saraH.

Chanel: Yeah, that would be bad.

Xander: With jack gone, I don’t have any friends. And I was hoping that maybe you and I were still, you know, kind of friends. What do you say? Can you find it in your heart to help me figure out what to do?

Eric: I don’t know what i’m going to do next. So I have time to figure it out.

Sarah: Well, and whatever it is, I know that there’s a village in africa that would be happy to have you back.

Eric: Mm-mm. I’m not going back.

Sarah: Why not?

Eric: Well, I spoke to somebody that I worked with there. And when they found out that some members of my family were possessed by the devil, they weren’t very eager for my returN. Hmm.

Sarah: I’m really sorry to hear that.

Eric: It’s all righT. It just means that I get to stick around for a little while.

Sarah: Well, selfishly, I’m glad.

[Both chuckle] But don’t worry that you’ll be stuck with me 24/7. I think I should find somewhere to stay.

Eric: Where are you gonna go?

Sarah: Probably to my mom’S.

Eric: Or maybe you should think about going back to xandeR.

Rafe: Well, okay. Now that we’ve settled on the flower girl and when we’re gonna get married, I can get ready for work.

Nicole: Yeah.

Rafe: Yeah.

Nicole: OkaY. And you, young lady, have to get ready for school.

Holly: Can I ask you a question first?

Nicole: Sure, honey. You can ask me anything.

Holly: I’m glad you’re getting married, but what about eric? Isn’t he going to be sad?

Sarah: If I don’t even wanna talk about xander, how in god’s name do you think I’m gonna go back to him?

Eric: Because you love hiM. I know. He hurt you, but the fact is you got past iT.

Sarah: Xander said that I forgave him, but for the life of me, I cannot figure out why.

Eric: Well he worked for it. And priest or no priest, I still believe in forgiveness.

Xander: Well, will you help me?

LanI: Chanel, I’m sorry, but I need to go. They’re discharging eli.

Chanel: But you said you had something to tell me.

Lani: Yeah, I did. You don’t need to worry, okay? Justin is a really good lawyer. I love you.

Chanel: Me too.

Xander: What was that all about?

Chanel: It’s personal.

[Groans softly] Okay. Listen, xander. I get that you are torn up about what happened with sarah. And yes, i am a woman, and yes, I can sometimes get people to do what i want them to do. But from what you told me before, sarah made it very clear to you on your wedding day that she wants nothing to do with you. And she hooked up with her ex and dumped you.

Xander: Technically, yes.

Chanel: What do you mean technically?

Xander: It was a long story, but it turns out it wasn’t her that dumped me.

Chanel: Oh, was it the devil?

Xander: No, it was kristen dimera in a sarah mask.

Chanel: Okay. This town is beyond weirD.

Xander: Can you imagine? You get dumped by someone. You go through all the pain of thinking that they don’t wanna be with you anymore. And then later on, you find out that they weren’t actually the one who did it.

Chanel: Actually I can, because the same thing happened to me. Twice.

Paulina: I told you what happeneD. Now, it’s your job to get them to drop the charges. Now, you tell that court whatever you have to. I was an abused woman, had a delayed reaction to ptsd. Just get me out of here.

Justin: It’s going to be a long, slow process.

Paulina: Then you better get started.

Justin: Right.

Paulina: Justin, thank you.

Justin: Don’t expect miracles. For god’s sake, don’t make any more statements.

Abe: All righT. We’ll let this go.

Eli: I already have.

Abe: Eli, you know, I didn’t mean to accuse lani. I just–I just wanna understand what happened. I guess what happened is that paulina shot and killed tr just like she said she did.

Eli: That’s right.

Abe: That poor woman. You know what gets me? That low life, he didn’t come here to find his family or to make amends. He came here to make a bucK. And in his spare time, he screwed up the lives of so many people that he doesn’t even deserve to know. And after all the pain and sorrow he put her through, now she has to pay for what she did. And that bastard so richly deserved it.

Eli: Sounds like you still really care for her.

Abe: I told julie that I loved paulina, and I was on my way to tell her.

Eli: Why not tell her today? Hey, hell. If there’s anything I’ve learned from being in here these past three months is that there’s no time like the present.

Abe: You sound like your grandmother.

Eli: [Chuckling] Oh.

[Both chuckle] Yeah, well, maybe she is rubbing off on me. What are you waiting for? Come on. Get up. Get dressed. Go tell paulinA.

Abe: [Chuckles]

Nicole: Honey, why do you think eric will be sad?

Holly: Because you were married to eric before, and now you’re going to marry rafe.

Nicole: Eric won’t be sad. He’ll be happy for me. Just like I’m happy for him that he’s a priest and helping people, because that’s what makes him happy. You don’t have to worry about eric. Even if we’re not together, we’re both really, really happY.

Eric: Xander did everything he could to prove himself to you, and you took him back. Not only were you together, but you were planning on getting married. And you would’ve been married if kristen hadn’t intervened.

Sarah: Yeah, but she did.

Eric: I know it’s gonna take you some time to get over all the things that have happened to you. Maybe once you have, maybe you should consider taking him back. Forgive him.

Chanel: OkaY. So here’s what I don’t get. If kristen was the one who dumped you and not sarah, then why do you need to win sarah back?

Xander: Because kristen didn’t stop there. She also drugged sarah. And a side effect of the drug is that sarah now hates me for something I did a long time ago that she already forgave me foR. But because of the drug, she–well, she remembers hating me, but she doesn’t remember the forgiveness part, so I need to find a way to get her to remember. So what do I do?

Lani: Good news. Kayla just signed your release form, and you’re good to gO.

Eli: Oh, great. Hey, i talked to your dad.

LanI: About what happened that night?

Eli: It’s okaY. All right. I convinced him that we were barking up the wrong tree. He believes that paulina’s the one that did it.

Paulina: Oh, it’s about timE. Abraham! Oh, you’re out of the hospital?

Abe: YeS. I was just dischargeD.

Paulina: Oh, thank god. I’ve been so worried about you.

Abe: I’ve been worried about you too.

Paulina: [Chuckles] I can’t believe it. I almost left town with ray when you were bleeding on the floor of my apartment. What were you doing there in the first place?

Abe: I had come to tell you how I–how I feel about you.

Paulina: You didn’t have to do that. You made it very clear how you felt about me when you said you can never have a relationship with me, because you could never really trust me.

Abe: I know what I said. But I’ve changed my mind.

Paulina: What do you mean you changed your mind?

Abe: That night… before i came to your apartment, I’d come to pick up the twins from julie’S. And… Well, let’s just say she gave me an earful. I mean, you know that the two of you got off to a rocky start, but she is definitely in your corner now.

Paulina: [Chuckles] What did she say?

Abe: Oh, for me to get over my tired self.

[Both laugh] Said I should tell you– I should tell you how I felt about you. And, um… that’s why I came therE. To tell you that… I want be with you. I love you.

Paulina: Oh. I see.

Abe: You know, what happened that night it didn’t– it doesn’t change how I feel about you.

Paulina: As you know, you know i love you too. And hearing you say those things, it’s like a dream come true. Abraham, I’m probably going to prison.

Abe: And if that happens, and if there’s any justice in this world, it won’T. But if that happens, doesn’t change anythinG. I am afraid… you’re stuck with me.

LanI: I ran into chanel on my way here, and she was so upset about paulina. She was scared, and it took everything in me not to tell her the truth. That paulina didn’t shoot tr. I did, eli.

Eli: Baby, I know that you feel guilty for paulina taking the rap, and now I feel bad for chanel too. But chanel is a grown woman. She’s had her mother her entire life. Our kids, they’re gonna need their mother for the next 17 years or so. And I am gonna do whatever, whatever it takes to make sure that they have her.

Chanel: Listen, xander. I feel for you. Against my better judgment, I do. But I just don’t think I’m the best person to be handing out romantic advice right now. My mother is in prison and I’m in love with twins and I thought they both dumped me, but it turns out that they hadn’T.

Xander: But that’s exactly why you’re the perfect person. Don’t you see? We’re in the same boat.

Chanel: Then I guess… all I can say is hang in there.

Xander: That’s it? Hang in there?

Chanel: That’s all I got. Good luck. I mean it.

Xander: [Sighs] Hang in there. Bloody brilliant. Could have come up with that myself.

Sarah: Um, I was just coming to find you.

Xander: You were?

Sarah: I was wondering if we could maybe talk, um, alone. [Chuckles] Or if, you know, now is not a good time–

Xander: Oh, no, no. It’s a fine time. It’s just fine.

Nicole: Eric.

Eric: Nicole, hey.

Nicole: I’m glad you’re here. I thought you might have left.

Eric: I’m still here.

[Chuckles]

Nicole: Like I said, I’m glad. Listen, I have some news, and I want you to hear it from me first.

Eric: What’s that?

Nicole: Rafe and i are engaged.

Eric: Oh, that’s– that’s great. Congratulations.

Nicole: Oh, um, thank you.

Eric: Yeah. You know, actually I have some news of my own. Might not be going back to africa. I got kicked out of the priesthood.

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[Monitor beeping]

Steve: So how’s our boy?

Kayla: He is fantastic, really. I’m happy to report that my exam and the test results are showing that he is almost completely recovered.

Tripp: Does that mean I can go home soon?

Kayla: Well, you know what, if you keep progressing at this rate, maybe you can even go home tomorrow.

Ava: Oh, that soon?

Tripp: Mom, I feel really good.

Kayla: I know how it looks, but besides the superficial scrapes and bruises, his body is really almost completely healed.

Ava: Kayla, can I have a word with you please, in private?

Gabi: And now, I’d like to propose a toast to kristen dimera. The last minute, girlfriend came through!

Shin: And I would like to make a toast to you, the endlessly fascinating, eminently talented gabriella hernandez, retaining control of dimera enterprises.

Gabi: Aw, li, that’s sweeT.

Shin: Cheers.

Gabi: Cheers. And jake. Cannot forget jake because we couldn’t have done it without him, so.

Jake: Somebody say my name?

Nicole: Okay, how many tries did it take for you to win him?

Rafe: I refuse to answer that on the grounds that it may embarrass me.

Nicole: Oh, well, that makes him even more dear to me.

Rafe: Oh, and this version comes with a little something extra.

Nicole: Oh, this bear is accessorized.

Rafe: Just take a look in his pocket.

Nicole: His pockeT. Okay. Oh, my god.

Rafe: Nicole stella walker, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?

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

[Soft orchestration]

Kayla: What’s so important that you couldn’t say in front of steve and tripp?

Ava: My apology.

Kayla: Excuse me?

Ava: I want to tell you how sorry I am for how I reacted when I thought I’d lost my son. I said some really hurtful things and–

Kayla: You know, ava, it’s okay. You don’t have to do this. We were all very upset last night. But thankfully, tripp is gonna be okay. And, um, it happened, but we can, uh– we can move forward.

Ava: Kayla, please. I really, really need to say thiS.

Kayla: All right, I’m listeninG.

Rafe: Don’t want to rush it, but I’m kinda losing feeling in my legs here.

Nicole: Oh, i’m so sorry. Please, siT. Uh…

Rafe: So?

Nicole: RafE… I love you.

Rafe: I love you too. You’re turning me down.

Nicole: No, I–I didn’t say that.

Rafe: No, you didn’t have to say iT. I can see it written all over your face. You don’t wanna marry me. You hate the idea.

Nicole: No, I don’t hate the idea.

Rafe: Well, if you like the idea and you love me, then what’s the problem?

Gabi: What are you doing here, jake?

Jake: Hello to you too, gabI.

Gabi: I’m sorry, that sounded abrupT. I just thought you were working latE.

Jake: I am. I’m finalizing the plans on the gabi chic basic black e-commerce collaboratioN. Just need your signature.

Gabi: And this couldn’t wait till morning?

Jake: You know what they say, never put off till–

Gabi: Fine, fine, fine. Oh, gosh. All right, now that it’s signed, you can go.

Shin: What’s the rush?

Gabi: I’m sorry?

Shin: I mean, you said it yourself. This is jake’s victory as much as it is ours. Please, stay. Celebrate with us. You don’t mind, do you, gabi?

Gabi: Mm, no, i don’T. I don’t mind at all.

Jake: Thank you, li. Much appreciated, but I’m gonna take a pass.

Shin: You sure?

Jake: YeaH. I think I’ll head home.

GabI: Wouldn’t want to keep ava waitinG.

Jake: Hmm. Enjoy your evening, you two.

Gabi: Hmm.

Shin: So where were we?

Ava: I waited… so long to have tripp back in my life. And then to see him gone, and to hear you pronounce him dead right in front of me, I just– I lost my mind.

Kayla: Of coursE. He’s your child.

Ava: And I know how much that you have come to care for him. And the things that I said, when I thought he was gone, when he flatlined, they–

Kayla: You know what, you were in pain.

Ava: Yeah, I was, and I wanted to make sure everybody hurt as much as I did. And I was way out of linE. Kayla, listen. Despite everything between the two of us, I know that you did everything in your power to save tripp.

Kayla: I really tried my best. But I think in this case, we owe it to a higher power.

Ava: Oh, I am thankful to god, but also to you. You are a wonderful doctor, so much so that tripp followed in your footsteps.

Kayla: I’m very proud about that.

Ava: And kayla, thank you for being so graciouS. If you haven’t noticed, this is not exactly my strong suit, but I am gonna work on it, and I’m gonna try and be better. Look at that, you’re inspiring me too.

Kayla: You wanna go back inside?

Ava: Yeah, I do. But, um, actually, I have to get goinG. Would you say my goodbyes to tripp? I’ll call him. But just would you let him know that I’ll be here first thing in the morning?

Kayla: Of coursE.

Ava: Thanks. Oh, and kayla?

Kayla: Yeah.

Ava: Thanks again.

Rafe: Is it ava?

Nicole: Ava?

Rafe: Yeah, you don’t wanna get engaged because you’re worried about ava freaking out when she sees you wearing this ring?

Nicole: Wow. No. Actually, I haven’t even given her a second thought. And I don’t even– I don’t even think she’s an issue between us anymore.

Rafe: You don’t?

Nicole: No, I don’T. And even if she was, I wouldn’t let her stand in the way of us moving forward.

Rafe: Okay. But you didn’t say yes. So if you’re not worried about the mafia princess taking us out, then what’s going on?

Nicole: Maybe i should ask you the same question.

Rafe: What does that mean?

Nicole: Well, rafe, we’ve never really talked about marriage. And all of a sudden, you’re proposing? I mean, what’s that about?

Rafe: I thought you’d be happy.

Nicole: I am. I–I am happy. I’m just surprised, you know? Very surprised. That’s the only reason I’m–I’m hesitant. But I really don’t give a damn what ava thinks, or what anyone thinks for that matteR.

Rafe: You don’t?

Nicole: NO. Now why would you ask me that?

Rafe: Well, you’re sure there’s not someone else who’s giving you pause?

Nicole: Who?

Rafe: Eric.

Roman: Hey, son. How’s sarah doing?

Eric: She cried herself to sleep.

Kate: Poor thing.

Roman: Oh, maN. I hate she’s going through this, reliving the loss of your baby.

Kate: You know, xander tore through here earlier. Did something happen upstairs?

Eric: Well, he’s not exactly happy that sarah’s staying here with me.

Kate: Well, forgive me for asking, but I wouldn’t think the church would be either.

Eric: There’s nothing inappropriate about me or sarah. Nothing’s going on. I’m just trying to help an old friend come to terms with her grief. Yes, she’s sleeping in my bed. And no, I’m sleeping on the flooR.

Kate: Oh, I see.

Roman: Well, we’re talking about the catholic church here, not big brother. I highly doubt they’re watching eric that closely.

[Phone ringing] Who is it?

Eric: It’s the vatican.

Steve: [Chuckles]

Kayla: Well, dr. Johnson, can I get you anything else?

Tripp: No, dr. JohnsoN. I think I’m all seT.

Steve: Oh, no, wait just a minute herE. Tripp, didn’t you say you wanted a couple more injections? And he would like one of those extra-long needles.

Tripp: What happened to my mom?

Kayla: Um, she had to go somewhere, but she told me to tell you that she’ll be back first thing in the morning.

Steve: Should we be concerned about what you two discussed outside?

Kayla: No. We had a very nice conversatioN.

Steve: You did?

Kayla: Yeah, yeah, we did. She wanted to apologize for lashing out at me when we thought we had lost tripp.

Steve: Hmm.

Tripp: I had no idea she did that.

Kayla: Well, it doesn’t matter because she didn’t mean any of it. It was just a mother overcome with grieF.

Tripp: But you two are good now?

Kayla: I guess we are.

Steve: So ava apologized to you?

Kayla: She did.

Steve: How about that?

Ava: Hey, you.

Jake: [Sighs] Hey.

Ava: Okay. What’s wrong?

Jake: Nothing, I just– you know, I tried to help gabi out with one little thing for work, and she just– forget iT. I’m not getting into it.

Ava: Well, you are home now. You can relax, take a load off. Forget all about gabi.

Jake: Right. So how’s tripp?

Kayla: He is expected to make a full recovery. Not bad, right? Not bad for a kid who threw himself out of a window to save a girl from the devil.

Jake: It’s incredible.

Ava: You know, I’m gonna spend the rest of my life thanking god every single day for saving him.

Jake: Yeah.

Ava: You know, believing that tripp was dead, it was the most horrible experience of my life. And you… You were so kind and I never would have gotten through it without you.

Jake: Well, i’m glad he’s making a full recovery, and that I could be there for you when you needed me.

Eric: Yes, I understand. I’m sorry toO. Goodbye.

Roman: Everything okay?

Eric: No, um… it was one of the american cardinals in romE. They just had a meeting. And he was just calling to tell me that they were, uH…

Roman: Telling you what, son?

Eric: That the church is taking steps to remove me from the priesthood.

Nicole: Hey. What exactly concerns you about eric?

Rafe: Nothing.

Nicole: Nothing? Well, if that were true, then you wouldn’t have brought him up, right? Listen, I– I’m gonna tell you something, and I really want you to hear me. Eric and I are divorced. He went back into the priesthood. His loyalty is to god, and my loyalty is to you and only you. And trust me when I say I am not sitting around pining for father brady.

[Chuckles]

Roman: Okay, hold on, um, removing you from the priesthood. Why?

Kate: It’s the sarah thing, isn’t it?

Eric: No. No, it’s not.

Roman: Then what? What could you have possibly done wrong?

Eric: Dad, I performed two unauthorized exorcisms.

Kate: You need permission to remove the devil from someone’s body?

Eric: Yes! Yes, i do. There’s a specific way they want things to happen.

Roman: Which obviously, you knew nothing about.

Eric: Actually, I did. The church gave me a slap on the wrist when I did the exorcism on mom back in christmas. Now the vatican just must have discovered that I’ve done it for a second time, that I gave them no other choice but to remove me.

Roman: How did they find out?

Eric: It doesn’t matter, dad. I’m not gonna be a priest anymore!

Roman: We’ll appeal it.

Eric: Dad, it’s a done deal. He was just letting me know.

Roman: That’s a damn shame for the church. Their loss. I am so sorry, son.

Kate: Well, maybe there’s a silver lining in all of this.

Eric: And what’s that?

Kate: Well, you’re no longer a priest. So maybe you can get back together with nicole.

GabI: What should we toast to next?

Shin: How about a peaceful work environment?

Gabi: I’m sorry, what?

Shin: I couldn’t help but notice the tension between you and jake.

GabI: There’s no tension. I just didn’t like him interrupting us. But now, he’s gone, so yay!

Shin: Well, jake may have declined to join us tonight, but he did accept your offer to return to dimera. We’ll be seeing him at the office every day.

Gabi: Is that a problem?

Shin: I don’t know. Is it?

Gabi: What, you think that just because he’s my ex, we won’t be able to work together? Trust me, li, you’ve got nothing to worry about.

Shin: Well, i’ve seen people who used to date try to co-exist in the office, and it didn’t go well.

Gabi: That won’t happen between me and jake.

Shin: I’ve also seen colleagues become romantically involved, get together, break up, get back together.

GabI: Well, that also won’t happen between me and jake because we’re over, for good.

Shin: Okay, I guess my point is not everybody can keep their personal and professional lives separatE.

Gabi: Yeah, well, I can.

Shin: Good to knoW.

Gabi: Shall we order another bottle of champagne?

Shin: We coulD. Or we could go back to my hotel room for a nightcap.

Steve: So have you had any other visitors besides us and your mom?

Tripp: Uh, johnny and chanel stopped by earlier. And then before then, allie stopped in.

Kayla: How’d that go?

Tripp: Not exactly the way I’d hoped. I’m sure you remember me saying that despite everything, I’m still in love with her.

Kayla: It’s the last thing you told us before you were hurt.

Tripp: And when allie was here, I told her that.

Steve: How’d she respond?

Tripp: She said she loved me too.

Kayla: Isn’t that a good thing?

Tripp: Would be, except she also loves chaneL. She admitted as much.

Steve: She loves both of you?

Tripp: Yeah.

Kayla: How do you feel about that?

Tripp: I will always care about allie and I want to stay in her life and henry’s, but… I wanna be with someone who is in love with me and only me.

Kayla: I don’t think that’s too much to ask for.

Steve: Me neither.

Tripp: Allie gets it, you know, that we have to just be friendS.

Kayla: I’m sorrY.

Tripp: Well, the important thing is that allie is okay. But anyway, it’s getting late. You guys are probably hungry. You should go eat.

Steve: We’re not gonna leave you here alone, man. We can hang for a little while longer.

Tripp: No, no. It’s cool. I’m good. I’m just gonna watch a little tv and then crash.

Steve: Okay. Well, in that case, you ready to roll?

Kayla: I just have a couple things to do, and then I’ll be ready.

Steve: Okay. All right, we’ll see you later, buddY. I love you so much.

Tripp: Love you too, daD.

Kayla: Sweetheart, get some rest, right?

Tripp: I will. You guys have a good night.

[Door closes] Just friends.

Eric: Get back together with nicole? What are you talking about?

Kate: Well, i’m sorry. I didn’t mean to make light of what you’re going through. It just occurred to me.

Eric: So since I can’t spend my days serving god anymore, I should get back together with my ex?

Roman: [Sighs] Eric, I think kate is just trying to get you to look on the bright side.

Eric: Yeah, well, what’s the bright side in that?

Roman: I’d look at it like this. Before you got that phone call, you had one wonderful thing to do with your life. And now, if you choose, you can do more. You can still help people. But if the opportunity and the possibility arise, yeah, you could still have another chance with the love of your life.

Rafe: Okay, I admit, having eric back in town has been a little unnervinG.

Nicole: Hmm. Is this about the hug that you saw earlier today with eric?

Rafe: No, no, no. I mean, obviously when I see you two together, you still, you know, you have a connection.

Nicole: Yeah, but that connection is just two people with a long history. And we talked about this. Eric is my past, right? And of– of course, I’m always gonna care about him, but… I’m not in love with him, rafe. You believe that, right? Look, when we were at the pub and eric told us that he was gonna stay in salem to help sarah, is that why you proposed? Hm? Just so you could lock down and make sure eric didn’t come between us?

Rafe: [Chuckles] No.

[Both chuckling] No, I– no. I got the ring a while back and I was just waiting for what I thought was the right time to give it to you. Okay, yes, maybe, you know, when eric said that he wasn’t going back to africa maybe, like, gave me a little push, but… no. The reason I asked you is because I love you, nicole. Because I wanna spend the rest of my life with you. But if it’s too soon and you don’t wanna get married, then we’ll just forget about it and keep things the way they are.

Nicole: [Sighs]

Ava: How’s the ziti?

Jake: Delizioso.

Ava: Yeah?

Jake: Yeah.

Ava: You’re sure? Not too much salt?

Jake: No, it’s perfect. Just like the company.

Ava: Better stop with those compliments, jake. A girl could get used to iT.

Jake: MM. Could you, now?

Ava: Yeah. Might not be such a bad thing.

Jake: Come here.

[Romantic music]

Shin: Forgive me. I assumed what you said about keeping your personal and professional life separate would apply to us. But obviously, I was being way too forward.

Gabi: Not at all.

Shin: Well, I’m just going to say it. I’m intrigued by you, gabi. Not only as a business partner, but as a woman. A woman I find incredibly attractive.

Gabi: Is that so?

Shin: It most definitely is. And I’m hoping the feeling’s mutual.

Gabi: It is.

[Both chuckle]

Shin: I’m–I’m very glad to hear that. So, um, how about that nightcap?

Gabi: Uh, check, please! Nope

Steve: Hey, you ready to go?

Kayla: Uh, yeah.

Steve: Should I call your brother and ask him to keep the pub open so we can grab a late dinner?

Kayla: Sure.

Steve: Hey, baby?

Kayla: Yeah?

Steve: What is it?

Kayla: I’ve just been thinking about tripp.

Steve: Well, you said he’s doing great, right?

Kayla: Yeah, he is physically, but–

Steve: Yeah, I know. He’s pretty sad about allie.

Kayla: Yeah. I mean, I think he acts cool and everything, but he’s heartbroken. And now, he’s stuck here all alone? It’s just–

Steve: Well, you know, I just happen to have some pull with the chief of staff at his joint. So maybe I can convince her to spring him early.

Kayla: I have a better idea.

Eric: [Sighs]

Roman: Nobody’s pushing you, eric.

Kate: No. No, we’re simply saying that if you are interested in exploring a reunion with nicole, you could.

Roman: Or not. Look, the bottom line is we just want you to be happy.

Eric: You know what would make me happy? If you would stop playing matchmaker for one minute and allow me the time to process this because nicole has moved on.

Kate: Well, maybe she doesn’t realize that she has other options.

Eric: I don’t really know how many ways that I can say this to you right now, but nicole’s moved on. I mean, she has feelings for another man.

Kate: Mm, yeah. But you don’t think that her feelings would change if she knew that you were available?

Nicole: Wait, wait, wait. Don’t–don’t put that way.

Rafe: Why not?

Nicole: Because you’re right. Because you’re right.

Rafe: About what?

Nicole: Everything. Rafe, we love each other. We’re committed to each other. So what are we waiting for?

Rafe: We’re waiting for you to be ready.

Nicole: I am! I’m ready! I’m ready.

Rafe: Nicole, you just said that I blindsided you.

Nicole: I know, I know, but I was surprised. I mean, now that I think about it, this just makes total sense.

Rafe: What does?

Nicole: Okay. You are a wonderful, wonderful man. And you make me feel special, and needed, and valued. And I know you, and I trust you, and we know each other so well. And holly, she adores you. And with that being said, I’m in love with you. And this is everything I ever wanted. So… will you ask me that question again?

Rafe: What question?

Nicole: [Chuckles] Oh, my god. The question– the question that goes with that ring.

Rafe: Oh, that. Yeah. Um, okay.

Nicole: Wait, wait, wait. Just–you don’t have to do that. Just–just ask me.

Rafe: Okay, um–

Nicole: [Chuckles]

Rafe: Okay, this– this is really not like I imagined it going, okay? So, um…yeah. Nicole walker, will you marry me?

Nicole: Yes.

Rafe: Okay, are you sure that you’re ready?

Nicole: Yes, yes.

Rafe: You sure?

Nicole: Yes. I’m a thousand times sure.

Rafe: Oh my, god.

Nicole: Yes, I cannot wait to be your wife.

[Soft romantic music]

Rafe: I’m the luckiest man in the world.

[Soft romantic music]

Nicole: Well, you’re about to get even luckier.

[Both chuckling]

Rafe: [Grunts]

Nicole: Whoo!

[Both laughing] Ah!

Shin: I think this calls for another toast.

Gabi: Oh, how many is this? Okay, know what? Doesn’t matter. Go for it.

Shin: To the great and lasting success of dimera enterprises, with you at the helm.

Gabi: I’ll drink to that.

[Sensual music]

Jake: Sorry, I shouldn’t have done that.

Ava: I wanted you too.

Jake: Did you?

Ava: Since the first night you let me crash here.

Jake: So you’re good with this?

Ava: This almost happened yesterday, before we got interrupted. Don’t tell me you forgot.

Jake: Oh, no. I didn’t forget. I just–

Ava: Jake.

Jake: What?

Ava: Shut up.

[Sensual music]

Gabi: Okay, hold on.

Shin: Is everything okay?

Gabi: Yes, um… before this goes any further, we need to talk about your dad.

Jake: My father?

Gabi: Yeah, he, um– he’s the head of the board for the company I run, and you’re on that board, so.

Shin: As are you. Gabi, if you’re worried about a balance of power, don’t be. We’re colleagues, equals.

Gabi: Yeah, but people may talk.

Shin: You never struck me as the type of woman who was afraid of a little office gossip.

Gabi: What the hell. Let ’em talk.

[Upbeat music]

You’re my obsession

I haven’t shown you

how you make me feel inside

oh, oh, oh

I haven’t shown you

all the things I wanted to do

do with you

I can’t let you slip away

I’m gonna make you stay

oh, it’s all for you

oh, it’s all for you

you’re my obsession

you’re my obsession ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Eric: I know this is all coming from a good place, but really?

Roman: Look, you took a hell of a blow tonight, and I think the last thing you need is for us to be badgering you about your future, whatever it may hold.

Kate: Well, I still think–

Roman: And I think it’s time for us to say goodnight.

Kate: Really? Fine. Goodnight, and, um, we’ll talk about it tomorrow.

Eric: Goodnight, kate. She’s relentless.

Roman: Oh, yes, she is. And you are a good man. I know that, and so does he.

Eric: I love you, dad.

Roman: And I love you, son. All right.

Eric: Hey, I’m gonna lock up.

Roman: Okay, thanks.

[Emotional music]

Late in the night

you reach for the light

suddenly realize

you’ve lost every fight

the love that you pined for

where has it been?

What will it take

to be happy again?

[Indistinct chatter

Your second chances

your fourth or your fifth

you kind of lose track

when life gives you the slip

your lover tonight

will make your head spin

is that what it takes

to be happy again?

Time to say goodnight

don’t give up the fight

the hope and the fate

that you live for

could be right here

the love of your life

may be gone long ago

the love of your life

may be near

call out the name

that you hear in your dream

then take a ride

in the way back machine

time to say goodnight

don’t give up the fight

the hope and the fate

that you dream of

is right here

the love of your life

might be dust in the wind

what would it take

to be happy again?

What would it take

to be happy again?

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Ej: Do you need a top up?

Belle: Eh, usually stick to one before dinner, but seeing as how jan spears is pregnant with my husband’s baby and living in my house, yeah, I would like another drink. In fact, make it a double, please.

Ej: [Chuckles and sighs] You still haven’t told me what happened today.

Belle: Ah, there’s a reason for that. I’m afraid if I tell you about it, I’m just gonna start screaming and crying and throwing things, so I just it’s for your safety and mine that I should probably just stick to drinking and companionable silence.

Ej: I’m sorry I’m taking so long. I have an excellent scotch that’s guaranteed to lift your spirits, but I can’t seem to find it. Oh, there it is.

[Sighs] He drank the whole bottle.

Belle: Oh, harold’s hitting the good stuff, huh?

Ej: It wasn’t harold. It was bloody clyde weston.

Belle: Why was clyde drinking your scotch? Wait, why was he even in your house?

Ben: Dad, you knew we weren’t going to name him after you.

Clyde: Yeah, but I didn’t know I’d be shoved aside for the other grandpa. I don’t suppose I made the cut for middle name either, huh?

Ben: His middle name is brady.

Clyde: Yeah, of course.

Ben: [Scoffs softly] But his last name is weston. He’s named after both of you.

Clyde: Yeah, I guess you’re right. But seeing how bo’s dead, I’m little bo’s one and only grandpa anyway, right?

Ben: Please don’t say that in front of ciara.

Clyde: Just stating the facts.

Ben: Do you want to hold him or not?

Clyde: [Chuckles] Yeah, I want to hold him.

Ben: All right. [Sighs]

Clyde: Whoa. [Chuckles] Look at you. You know what? He looks a little bit like me.

Nancy: [Laughs] No, bonnie, I am so sorry. I have plans tonight. No, listen, I made reservations at the bistro for clyde and me. Uh-huh, it’s gonna be a great night for sure, I think. Oh, I may have spoken too soon, bonnie.

[Knock at door]

Eric: Hey. How you doing?

Sarah: I just can’t believe our little girl is gone. And that xander switched our child with brady and kristen’S. And I know that it’s been years, but I–

[Sobbing]

[Slow emotional music]

Eric: It’s new. It’s new for you. Is there anything I can do to help?

Sarah: [Sniffles] I just think it’s going to take time.

Eric: How long has it been since you’ve eaten something?

Sarah: I don’t know.

Eric: You know what? There’s a pot pie on the menu tonight and you’re going to love it.

Sarah: I don’t think I can.

Eric: Please, come on. Just try it. Take a few bites.

Sarah: Just let me, um… fix my face.

Eric: All right. I’m going to wait for you downstairs, okay?

[Phone rings]

Nicole: Okay, so what kind of pie do you want?

Holly: Strawberry pie!

Nicole: That’s a summer pie.

Holly: It’s may and I got all a’s except for one B. You promised I could have anything I wanted.

Nicole: Oh, okay then. We’ll talk.

Holly: Eric!

Eric: Who is this grown-up girl?

Holly: I’m holly!

Eric: I know that! I was just kidding!

Holly: I’ve missed you.

Eric: I’ve missed you. Mmm.

Holly: Are you going to get back together with mommy?

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

[Soft orchestration]

[Phone ringing]

Xander: [Groans] Damn!

Sonny: What are you doing here?

Xander: I was hoping to see sarah, but maggie said she hasn’t come back yet. I just want to make sure she’s all right.

Sonny: Something else happen?

Xander: Yeah, she’s a real wreck about it.

Sonny: About what?

Xander: It’s a long story.

Nancy: Look, bonnie, I’ll talk to you later. I’ll call you tomorrow.

Leo: I couldn’t help overhearing. Sounds like someone has a big date.

Nancy: Not that it’s any of your business.

Leo: You sure this one’s straight?

Nancy: As an arrow. Now, if you’ll excuse me. Get out of my way, leo.

Leo: I was just wondering if you’ve spoken to craig.

Nancy: What? [Scoffs] I talk to craig on a regular basis, yes.

Leo: How is he doing? I’ve left him all kinds of messages, but he never calls me back.

Nancy: Why would he? You broke his heart, leo, you little, two-timing weasel. So you know what? Why don’t you have the decency for once in your life and leave the poor man alone!

Ej: You are drinking inferior scotch because clyde showed up here shortly after we’d both gotten out of prison. He wanted to go into business together.

Belle: [Scoffs] I can only imagine what kind of business he had in mind.

Ej: And you’d be right.

Belle: Drugs? You didn’t go along with him, did you?

Ej: No, of course not.

Belle: [Chuckling] Okay. Because I know he looked after you in prison and everything, but I can’t believe he would think you would push drugs for him.

Ej: He had an ulterior motive. He thought if he got me involved in something illegal, I wouldn’t be able to turn him in to the authorities.

Belle: You could turn him in? What did he do? No matter who you are,

Nicole: Holly, honey? We talked about this. Eric is a priest again, and mommy is with rafe now.

Eric: That’s right. See, I’m just here for a short visit.

Rafe: Yeah, I thought you were going back to africa tonight.

Eric: I was, and then sarah has a new situation that she’s dealing with so I want to be here for her in any way I can to help.

Nicole: She’s been through so much and none of this is her fault.

Eric: Yeah.

Holly: What does that mean?

Rafe: Well, it means maybe we should back in the kitchen and see if there’s any strawberry pie today, hmm?

Holly: So mommy and eric can talk, right?

Nicole: [Chuckling] Oh, no wonder you get straight a’S.

Holly: And one B.

Nicole: Oh, one B. [Chuckles]

Rafe: B for “bye.”

[Laughter] Come on, kiddo.

Nicole: Aw. I just can’t believe sarah thinks her baby is alive. I told xander to man up and tell her.

Eric: Yeah, well, he didn’T. So I had to.

Nicole: Oh, eric. How did she take it? As if I didn’t know.

Eric: She was devastated, for the second time.

Nicole: She must be furious at xander.

Eric: Furious does not even begin to touch it.

Sonny: Okay, so in sarah’s mind, she just found out her baby died shortly after she was born?

Xander: Right.

Sonny: But she didn’t hear it from you?

Xander: I was only thinking of her.

Sonny: Ooh. She must really hate your guts right now.

Xander: I just need to talk to her and just tell her how she got through all this before. She ended up realizing that she still loved me and sarah would’ve married me if she hadn’t run into kristen dimera the night before the wedding.

Sonny: Xander, you can’t just make her fall in love with you again.

Xander: I know that. It’s just killing me. Watching her go through all this all over again.

Sonny: Give her some time. You know, maybe she’ll find another way to forgive you.

Xander: And if she doesn’t? Oh, I could lose sarah for good this time.

Belle: You have dirt on clyde weston? Dirt nobody knows about? Well?

Ej: I shouldn’t have said anything.

Belle: But you did and so you might as well just tell me because I’m going to keep bugging you until you do.

Ej: Whatever happened to drinking in companionable silence?

Belle: Ej, you’re my client. You know very well that i can’t breathe a word of anything you tell me in confidence, so spill it.

Ej: Ugh. It has been difficult trying to keep something like this to myself.

Belle: Well, now you can share your burden with me.

Ej: You should think long and hard about whether you want to shoulder this particular burden.

Belle: Why?

Ej: This is clyde weston we’re talking about here. If he finds out that you know what I know, it could put your life in danger.

Clyde: Yeah, I got to go get cleaned up. My lady friend’s taking me out to dinner tonight.

Ben: Oh, yeah? Sounds like it’s getting kind of serious.

Clyde: I guess you could say that.

Ben: Wow. When do I get to meet her?

Clyde: Real soon. She’s about to come pick me up.

Ben: Oh. This is going to be fun.

Clyde: Don’t you go embarrassing me, boy.

Ben: [Shushes] Me? Never even crossed my mind. Hey, dad? I’m sorry about what I said to you before. You got a job. You’re seeing a very nice lady. You turned your whole life around. I’m proud of you.

Leo: I care about craig, all right? I always will. I just want to know how he’s doing.

Nancy: You didn’t care about him when you were lying to him, so how he’s doing now is none of your business.

Leo: You don’t have to be so hostile. Just because he left your old, tired ass for me.

Nancy: [Chuckles] He left you too, didn’t he? Your little affair didn’t last too long. And you want to know why? Because craig is not stupid. And when he realized exactly what you were up to, he kicked your lying, young ass to the curb.

Leo: My love for craig was real. I loved that man with every cell in my being.

Nancy: Give me a break. If you loved him, you would’ve been honest with him. But you weren’T. Because you’re never honest. And now, leo, you have lost him forever.

Leo: Just you wait. He will forgive me someday.

Nancy: [Laughs] Oh, not a chance in hell. And you want to know why? You are going to spend the rest of your pathetic, little life all alone, mm? And it’s exactly what you deserve.

Leo: You miserable old hag! Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Nicole: Sarah, I didn’t know you were here.

Sarah: Oh, eric was just letting me hide in his room for a while, so.

Nicole: Oh, I see.

Sarah: I’m sorry about this morning.

Nicole: No, I understand.

Sarah: It’s just xander told me you and eric had the baby.

Nicole: I just–I can’t believe he did that.

Sarah: Me neither. Um… I was confused.

Nicole: No, no, listen, you thought I was lying about where mickey was, not to mention me cheating on eric with rafe. And I get it, I get it.

Sarah: Yeah. [Sniffles] I think it’s great that you and rafe are together together and found love and you make such a good couple.

Nicole: Thank you.

Rafe: Thanks. I think the same thing.

Sarah: I was just apologizing for earlier.

Rafe: Oh, that’s okay. Glad you’re feeling better. She was right. They did have strawberry pie today.

[All chuckle]

Nicole: How did you know that?

Holly: I had it on the last day of school last year.

Nicole: Amazing. Amazing memory. Are you ready to go home?

Holly: Bye, eric.

Nicole: Okay.

Eric: Can I have a hug? Oh. Goodbye.

Nicole: Bye, sarah. Eric.

Rafe: Have a good night.

Xander: I can’t just sit around hoping that sarah walks through the door. I’ve got to–I’ve got to find a way to get through to her.

Sonny: Didn’t you just say that she’s not taking your calls?

Xander: I bet she’s holed up at eric’S. I’m going go talk to her in person.

Sonny: Xander, xander. Sit down.

Xander: Why?

Sonny: Because whenever you get like this, you become a pushy ass, okay? Just sit down.

Xander: I’m not taking advice on my love life from the likes of you. Your husband doesn’t even live in the same state.

Sonny: Okay, well, that is only temporary.

Xander: Trust me, that’s a huge mistake. You know, giving someone too much space? You know what they say. “Out of sight, out of mind.” You should be reminding will how miserable he will be without you, which is exactly what I’m going to do for sarah right now.

Sonny: Yeah. That’ll work.

Nancy: Give that back to me, you little creep!

Leo: I thought you didn’t wear a wig.

Nancy: Oh, give it to me!

Leo: Oh, oh, who’s the liar now, huh? Maybe I’ll try going ginger for a night. Who knows? Might even steal you new boyfriend.

Nancy: Oh! Give it back to me right now! You little creep, give it to me!

Rafe: Hey, hey! What is going on here?

Nancy: Um… he has my wig.

Rafe: Give the lady back her property or I swear to god, I will run you in.

Leo: Fine. Here’s your ugly old wig. Got more important things to do, anyway.

Nancy: [Sighs] Thank you.

Rafe: I’m so sorry that happened to you. You okay?

Nancy: Yes, thank you. Everything’s fine. [Gasps]

Rafe: He goes near you again, you let me know, okay?

Nancy: Absolutely, thank you.

Rafe: All right.

Nicole: Hi, nancy.

Nancy: Hi, nicole. Oh, holly is so beautiful, nicole.

Nicole: Thank you. I think so too. [Chuckles] Well, bye. See you later.

Nancy: Thank you. Thank you.

Rafe: Yeah.

Nancy: [Sighs] You stay away from me, leo. Rafe warned you.

Leo: I forgot to tell you something. I want you to give your daughter a message for me.

Nancy: My daughter is visiting my grandson and i know she doesn’t want any messages from you.

Leo: Just tell her she’s on my list.

Nancy: What list?

Leo: You’ll soon find out.

Belle: Well, jan already has it in for me, so what’s one more target on my back?

Ej: I’m serious. Knowing what I know has made me a threat to clyde. And we both know how clyde deals with threats. That’s why I haven’t told anyone about this. If he finds out that–

Belle: He is not going to, okay? I can keep a secret. I’m just asking as your friend and your lawyer to confide in me. I got your back.

Ej: [Sighs and clears throat] All right. But let me be clear. I’m speaking to you as my attorney, not my former sister-in-law.

Belle: Got it. Okay. So tell me. What did clyde do?

Ej: I know for a fact that he is responsible for someone’s death.

Belle: Whose?

Ej: Mine. My asthma felt anything but normal.

Sonny: Oh, have you come back because you’ve finally seen the wisdom of my words?

Xander: [Scoffs] No way. This was in the foyer. It’s for you.

Sonny: Since when do you deliver packages?

Xander: What? Can’t do something nice for my own flesh and blood? And I forgot my phone.

Sonny: Ah. There it is. I figured it was something like that. Aww! It’s from will and arianna. They are congratulating me on my new job as the titan ceo. So what was that you were saying again about “out of sight, out of mind”?

Xander: Um, I believe i said something like, uh… bite me.

Sonny: Ah. See you later, buddy. Mmm.

Sarah: [Sniffles] Thank you for eating up here.

Eric: As long as you get some food in that body, I’ll eat anywhere with you.

Sarah: It was good to see nicole. Straighten everything out with her. I’m not feeling like much of a people person right now.

Eric: Makes sense.

Sarah: You’ve been so kind. Mickey was your daughter too, so it’S… probably not easy watching me relive it all.

Eric: Sarah, I’m sorry. I’m sorry you’re in so much pain. But I am glad that I’m here for you. I just want you know there’s always going to be a piece of me that grieves for mickey too.

Sarah: So you’re saying it’s always going to hurt this much?

Eric: In time, it’ll become more manageable.

Sarah: It’s kind of hard to believe you because right now, it just feels like it’s too much to bear.

Eric: Hey, it’s okay.

[Bo fussing]

Ciara: Hi.

Ben: Hey. My dad and I wake you up?

Ciara: No. No, I just heard bo fussing and I think it might be time to feed him.

[Knock at door]

Ben: I’ll get it. Must be my dad’s date.

Ciara: Oh.

Ben: Mm.

Ben: Hi.

Nancy: Hi.

Ben: Are you here to see clyde?

Nancy: Yes, I am. I’m nancy miller. You must be ben.

Ben: I am. Very nice to meet you.

Nancy: Nice to meet you too.

Ben: Come on in, please. This is my wife, ciara.

Ciara: Hi.

Nancy: Oh, hi. I know shawn went to school with my daughter.

Ciara: Oh. Oh, that’s right, you’re chloe’s mom.

Nancy: Yes. Oh, congratulations on the new baby.

Ciara: Thank you. Yeah, we are very, very happy.

Nancy: [Chuckles] You know, so was clyde. He was over in the moon, in fact. Oh, he and I were so worried about you. We were afraid that ben might lose you.

Ciara: Yeah. I was afraid of that too.

Nancy: [Sighs] He told me how much you two love each other. Oh, he was afraid if something happened to you and the baby that ben might not be able to go on.

Ben: [Sighs softly] I got my whole world under my arm right now. So what my dad said was true.

Nancy: Mm.

Clyde: What was that?

Nancy: Oh, your son was just telling me how well you know him.

Clyde: Yeah, well, I’m glad you finally met these three.

Nancy: Oh, so am I. You have a beautiful family.

Clyde: Sure do. You ready to go?

Nancy: I am. It’s nice to meet you.

Ben: Nice to meet you too. You guys have a good time. Yeah, don’t stay out too late, huh?

Ciara: Well, she seems really nice.

Ben: I know, right? Seems like he really likes her. A mugger in the park.. You’re s

Ej: He didn’t pull the trigger. He lured me to the park, threatened me when things became heated. His man shot me. And then they left me there to die.

Belle: Why would you keep this a secret?

Ej: I had no memory of this meeting until… they sent me to prison and I was put in the same cell as clyde.

Belle: Oh, my god.

Ej: And even then, it came back to me in bits and pieces. It took me a while to put the pieces together.

Belle: So clyde is out on parole when he should be doing life. Ej, you have to go to the police about this.

Ej: I can’t do that.

Belle: Why?

Ej: The reason clyde and i had that meeting in the park was because he was working for me.

Belle: Doing what?

Ej: Running drugs.

Belle: Are you kidding me?

Ej: I wish I were. I was in a state of desperation and I did something incredibly stupid. If I report clyde, he said he’s going to tell the police about me, and I’m not going back to statesville.

Belle: All right, listen. There is nothing that the cops want more than to put clyde weston behind bars. And I know that I can strike a deal where you’re not going to serve a day.

Ej: That’s not what I’m worried about. I confronted clyde before he was being released about what I remembered. He said if I turned him in, it just wouldn’t be me he would make pay. He would take it out on my entire family.

Belle: That sounds like him.

Ej: And once clyde was released, his old chum, orpheus, made sure to let me know that the threat was real.

Belle: Can’t we just send your kids and your mom into hiding or something until they get clyde behind bars?

Ej: Clyde had a network on the outside the whole time he was in prison. He would just put the word out and orpheus would back him up. I’m not having my family live with that for years on end.

Belle: Okay, but you can’t let clyde get away with this.

Ej: I’m not going to. It may take some time for my plan to be put into action, but once it is, I’m going to guarantee that clyde weston will never be able to hurt me or anyone I love ever again.

Belle: Mm. Does this plan… involve killing clyde? Ej. And tonight’s winning numbers are 18,

Belle: Listen to me. Ej, I am not talking to you as your lawyer now, I am talking to you as someone who really cares about you. Don’t be an idiot. You cannot take the law into your own hands.

Ej: Mm. I heard you call me an idiot, but I also heard you say that you really care about me.

Belle: I-I do. Of course I do. I mean, you’ve been my brother-in-law for like a zillion years.

Ej: I didn’t get the feeling that you were overly fond of me.

Belle: I wasn’T.

[Both chuckle] But, I don’t know, then I got to know you better when I took your case and… I to see you differently now that you and sami are done.

Ej: Differently how?

Belle: [Stutters] Just stop changing the subject. Listen, I just–I think you’re going down the wrong path, okay? And if you try to deal with clyde on your own, things aren’t going to work out well for you.

Ej: What do I do? Just get over the fact that clyde shot me in the back?

Belle: No, but you could let me think about it and let me figure out a legal way to bring clyde to justice.

Ej: Ugh. That seems really time-consuming.

Belle: Well, lucky you. I have a lot of time on my hands now that my marriage is on the rocks. So let’s brainstorm. And also maybe let’s get something to eat because I am completely starving and–

Ej: [Chuckling] Oh, whoa. A bit tipsy, are we?

Belle: Uh, yeah. Just a little.

Ej: I’ll get our driver to take us.

Belle: Okay.

[Clears throat]

Sonny: Hi, will and arianna. I just wanted to say I got your cookies. I’ve already had two of them and they are delicious, all right? I love you guys so much. I miss you. I’m going to call you tomorrow so we can just chat. I miss you and I love you. Okay, I’ll talk to you later. Bye.

[Phone beeps]

Leo: Good evening, jackson.

Sonny: How the hell did you get in this house?

Leo: Henderson has a little crush on me.

Sonny: Okay, well, just say what you want and then get out.

Leo: This is a peace offering. They made the fruit look like little flowers. Isn’t that cute?

Sonny: No, it looks disgusting, and so do you. Now get out before i have you thrown out.

Sarah: I hate that I’m doing this to you.

Eric: Doing what? I want to be here. I know how it feels when kristen dimera is after you. Hey. You’ll always be my friend. And you can hide out here as long as you want to.

Sarah: Thank you. [Sniffles] I may actually take you up on that, because xander keeps calling and calling and I’m sure he’s staked out at victor’s house by now.

[Knock at door] Oh, my god.

Xander: Sarah?

Sarah: [Sighs]

Xander: If you’re in there, we have to talk. Entresto is the number one heart failure brand

Sonny: I don’t have time for your games, leo.

Leo: What games? I thought a fruit basket was a lovely way to congratulate you for getting your old job back.

Sonny: Aw, oh, my god, you’re congratulating me now? Because last time I saw you, if I recall correctly, uh, you vowed to ruin my life.

Leo: Oh, that was so yesterday.

Sonny: Don’t give me that. Revenge is your favorite activity.

Leo: [Sighing] Oh. I had a run-in with the former mrs. Craig wesley. It got unpleasant. It made me realize all my anger isn’t very good for me.

Sonny: Oh, my god, you had a growing experience?

Leo: Yeah, I did. This is me turning over a new leaf.

Sonny: It’s poisoned, isn’t it?

Leo: One way to find out.

Clyde: Are you saying that this little punk actually roughed you up?

Nancy: [Chuckles weakly] It was pretty scary. If rafe hernandez hadn’t come along, I really don’t know what would’ve happened.

Clyde: Well, listen, if we’re together and you see this leo, you point him out to me, okay?

Nancy: Well, I think rafe made it pretty clear to him that he should leave me alone, but it’s very sweet of you to be so protective.

Clyde: Well, sure I am. You’re my woman. Which I mean in the most respectful way, ma’am.

Nancy: I really don’t want to talk about leo anymore. You know, it was so nice to meet ben and ciara. Oh, and the baby. Oh. But you didn’t tell me how goodooking ben was.

[Both chuckle] You know, he could’ve been a model or a movie star.

Clyde: Yeah. Well, you might say good looks run in the family.

Nancy: Aw. [Chuckles]

Nicole: You want me to tuck you in?

Holly: I’m not a baby.

Nicole: Aw. But you’re my baby.

Holly: Thank you, rafe, for helping me get the pie.

Rafe: Oh, yeah. Anytime, kiddo.

Nicole: [Chuckles]

Rafe: Did I mention that i have a present for you?

Holly: A present?

Rafe: Oh, I guess I didn’T.

Nicole: Oh my goodness.

Rafe: Your mom said that you wanted to have a dog, but they wouldn’t let you have a dog in the dumb building, so hopefully this helps.

Holly: He’s so cute! I love him!

Rafe: Yay.

Nicole: And?

Holly: Thank you so much.

Rafe: Of course. Oh!

Nicole: [Chuckles]

Rafe: [Chuckling] Aw.

Xander: Sarah, please. I have to talk to you.

Eric: Do you want me to get rid of him?

Sarah: No. He’s just going to keep coming back. Might as well suck it up and get it over with.

Xander: I want to talk to sarah alone, please.

Sarah: Eric, you stay. You, say what you need to say and then go.

Xander: First, I’m just so sorry I– I didn’t know how to tell you about mickey and I lied and… that was wrong. It’s not the first time I’ve mucked things up between us.

Sarah: You didn’t just “muck things up” between us, xander. You played god with my life. Let me get attached to a child that wasn’t mine instead of just grieving for the one that I lost. And then you lied about it.

Xander: All I can say is I was not… trying to hurt you.

Sarah: Everybody has tragedies in their life, but the only way to get over them is to go through it. I don’t think that you understand how people live.

Xander: I’ll change. I will. I’ll learn. I’ll– I’ll do anything if it means you can forgive me.

Sarah: That’s impossible.

Xander: You did it before.

Sarah: Don’t you know that I am not the same woman anymore?

Xander: But we were– we were going to get married, we were so happy.

Sarah: I don’t know what I could’ve been thinking back then because there is no way that I could ever marry you now.

From prom dresses

Clyde: These are for you.

Nancy: Oh. You said you were going to put money in the parking meter.

Clyde: I lied.

Nancy: Oh. That’s the kind of lie I can live with.

[Both chuckle]

[Electronic beep] Oh. Our reservation’s ready.

Clyde: Oh, great. Well, looks like I’m not the only person with a hot date tonight.

Belle: You two are dating?

Nancy: Mm-hmm. Yes, we are. Oh, are you two–

Belle: Oh, no, it’s just a work thing.

Ej: Mm-mm.

Clyde: Yeah, well, whatever it is, you have a good time, huh?

[Clyde pats ej’s shoulder]

Belle: What do you think that was about?

Ej: I would very much like to know.

Sarah: You said your piece, so go.

Xander: Well, at least let me drive you home. Maggie’s worried sick about you.

Sarah: I’ll call her. I can’t go back to that house right now. There’s too many bad memories.

Xander: So… what are you going to do?

Sarah: Eric said that i can stay here as long as I want.

Xander: And the vatican’s cool with that?

Sarah: Xander!

Eric: I’m not even going to dignify that with a response. Sarah asked you to leave.

Sarah: Now.

Xander: Fine. But you should know I’m– I’m not giving up. I’m not going to lose you.

[Door slams]

Nicole: Oh, she fell asleep with that cute, little doggie tucked right beside her.

Rafe: Aw.

Nicole: Cute. [Chuckles]

Rafe: I’ve got a present for you too.

Nicole: Oh, you do?

Rafe: I do.

Nicole: Mm.

[Gasps]

Rafe: Mm-hmm.

Nicole: Oh, you bought me another duke.

Rafe: Yeah, I don’t know whether to call him duke jr. Or duke ii.

Nicole: Okay, how many times did it take you to win him for me?

Rafe: I refuse to answer that on the grounds that I may embarrass myself.

Nicole: Aww. That just makes him more dear to me.

Rafe: Aw. Well, this version has something extra.

Nicole: Oh, this bear’s accessorized?

Rafe: Yeah. Check in his pocket.

Nicole: His pocket. Okay. Okay. Oh, my god.

Leo: See? Still fit as a fiddle. There is nothing wrong with this fruit. In fact, it’s delicious.

[Phone chimes]

Sonny: “What cookies? We didn’t send you anything.”

[Dramatic music]

Leo: Jackson, is something wrong?

Sonny: It was…it was you.

[Sonny thuds]

Leo: [Sighs] I told you there is nothing wrong with the fruit! Now the cookies, on the other hand, clearly a health hazard.

[Tense music]

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[Ringing]

Kristen: Hey, kids. You didn’t forget about me, did you?

Ej: Kristen?

Gabi: What the hell are you doing here?

Kristen: I heard there was going to be a meeting of the dimera shareholders. And, uh… well, you should know you can’t have a vote without kristen dimera.

Belle: You think you’re gonna come in here and steal my husband because you’re a sick, twisted human being with a heart of stone.

Jan: Back off! You’re upsetting me!

Belle: And your insane, pathetic plan is never gonna work! Do you hear me? Never!

Shawn: Belle! What is going on?

Jan: She just came in here out of nowhere and started screaming at me.

Belle: Please would you stop? She asked me to come over here.

Shawn: Why?

Belle: Because she wants to turn my office into a nursery.

Shawn: Is that true, jan?

Jan: The baby needs somewhere to sleep. I was just being practical.

Belle: Practical. I think the word is evil, as if you haven’t done enough. Can’t you see what she’s doing, shawn? She’s trying to drive us further and further apart. It is her goal in life, it always has been.

Jan: Yeah, well, actually, why would I bother to drive you and shawn further apart when you’re already doing such a fine job of it yourself?

Allie: What do you mean, you just got your answer?

Tripp: I asked you before if you still love chanel. I saw the way you jumped into each other’s arms just now.

Allie: Yeah, I was emotional and relieved.

Tripp: Yeah, but the feelings you had for her, they’re not in the past, are they?

Johnny: I haven’t stopped thinking about you. Not for one minute.

Chanel: We shouldn’t do this.

Johnny: I just want to remind you. I just want to remind you what I said to my family when we first got back to salem. I said that I was totally committed to you, and that’s still true. Chanel, I wanna… I wanna be there for you. I wanna help you, I wanna support you through everything, through all of this. And I still love you, chanel.

[Whispers] I missed you so much.

Chanel: Oh, I missed you too.

Johnny: Hey, uh…[Ahem] You got any plans tonight?

Chanel: No. Why?

Johnny: Let’s get married again.

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

[Soft orchestration]

Chanel: You want to get married…tonight?

[Exhales]

Johnny: Look, I-I know that it seems sudden, but–

Chanel: It is sudden.

Johnny: And I get that, okay? But when I was chained up in that crypt, allie… or t-the devil, he made sure that I knew that I, as the devil… I signed those divorce papers, and that’s–

Chanel: And you don’t remember anything that happened after that?

Johnny: No, no, I don’t remember anything until the devil jumped out of me into belle and then allie. Before that, we were newlyweds. We were in love, right?

Chanel: We were.

Johnny: God. I just remember being so happy. I wanted to tell the whole world. I want us to be that way again. Don’t you?

Jan: I am worried that all of this tension is not good for the baby.

Belle: And who the hell created all this tension? Who called me over here just to provoke me?

Shawn: Jan, can I have a moment alone with belle please?

Jan: Well, I’m the one on bedrest.

Belle: Actually, I would like jan to hear the answer to this.

Shawn: Hear what?

Belle: The answer to the question. Do you want me to move out of my office?

Shawn: What? No! No. Absolutely not. I would never ask you to do that. That space is yours, belle.

Jan: Okay. Well, then I guess our baby will have to sleep in claire’s room. And since I’ll have nowhere else to go, I’ll move in to yours. Are we all cool with that?

Kristen: Well, fam, I’m trying not to be offended that no one bothered to tell me about this meeting.

Ej: We didn’t know where to find you.

Chad: Yeah, how’d you even hear about it? We scheduled this like two hours ago.

Kristen: Well, I have my ways. But what’s important is that I’m here, right?

Gabi: Yeah, well, you’re a little late to the party, kristen.

Kristen: How so?

Chad: The votes are already in–another vote for us isn’t gonna change the outcome.

Gabi: I’m already out of the company.

Kristen: Oh.

Jake: The vote is six to five in favor of installing chad and ej as ceos. Your vote’ll make it seven.

Kristen: Well, not if I vote against the motion. Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Chanel: A part of me wants to just go running back into your arms and pretend like the last couple of months didn’t happen. But…they did. I can’t just let go of what happened at that party, or after.

Johnny: That wasn’t even me. Wh-wh…what if we could just turn back time to when we were happy and hopeful? And allie and tripp were too?

Chanel: How could we do that?

Johnny: I don’t know. I don’t know, but if you think about it, nothing’s really changed since then.

Chanel: Yes, it has. I mean, the world didn’t stop just because you don’t remember it. You know, things changed, people changed. They grew together…apart. And one thing that happened was that allie realized that she was bi.

Johnny: So?

Chanel: Well, when I thought that you didn’t want me, and tripp broke things off with allie, she and I… we decided to try to see if we can make things work with–

Johnny: Yeah, I know, I know, I know.

Chanel: But then I thought that she broke up with me, but now I know that she didn’T. Not anymore than you did. And g, I still love you.

Johnny: I love you too.

Chanel: But I–

Johnny: But, but, but what?

Chanel: I also love your sister.

Allie: Chanel and I hadn’t seen each other since I almost died. Since she realized that everything I’ve been doing and saying the past few weeks hasn’t really been me.

Tripp: You mean when she thought you dumped her and told her that you didn’t love her?

Allie: Yes.

Tripp: Chanel still loves you, allie. That was pretty clear to me. And you love her too, don’t you?

Allie: Yes. I do.

Belle: There is no way in hell that you are going to sleep in my bedroom. And why wouldn’t you want to sleep in the same room with your baby?

Jan: Because I read that it’s better for the child to sleep in his or her own room. It makes them less reliant on the parent, more able to self-sooth.

Belle: Wow. You just made that up. Jan, newborns wake up constantly needing to be fed and changed, so obviously it makes sense to sleep in the same room with them for the first few months.

Jan: Oh, the baby’s kicking again. Shawn, do you want to feel?

Belle: Ugh, don’t look at me.

Jan: Of course, she doesn’t want you to feel your baby moving around in another woman’s womb. Not that you had a chance with claire either since you thought she was philip’s baby.

Belle: Oh, you hateful bitch! You wanna start this?

Jan: Are you threatening me? Are you gonna let her threaten me?

Shawn: Listen to me. Everybody’s upset here, okay? Can we just– can we just be civil?

Jan: I know I can.

Belle: Ha. Yeah, right.

Jan: So, how did it go with ciara, shawn? Did she say I can babysit little bo?

Shawn: She was sleeping, so i didn’t get a chance to ask her.

Belle: Are you serious? I thought she was joking. You think ciara wants some homicidal maniac looking after her baby?

Jan: She’s married to ben weston.

Shawn: Jan, serious–

Jan: I’m sorry, but…[Huffs] It’s not like I’m gonna be alone with little bo. Shawn will be with me. Sorry, did I not make that clear? And as I explained to shawn, I really think that it’ll help prepare me for having our child.

Belle: Except you won’t be raising your child because your baby’s gonna be a teenager by the time you get out of prison!

Jan: Well, I don’t know about that.

Belle: Okay. I can see that jan is harboring the delusion that somehow the judge is just gonna throw out her sentence after the baby’s born.

Jan: I was thinking more of a suspension of the sentence.

Belle: Not a chance.

Jan: What? So you think I’m just gonna give birth and you’re gonna hustle me back to prison? So, what, so then you can raise my kid? Never! That is not going to happen! I am going to raise my own baby!

Belle: Oh, no, you’re not! And I am gonna make sure of it.

Ej: Kristen, obviously you wouldn’t vote against me and chad.

Chad: You’re joking, right, kristen?

Kristen: Does it look like I’m joking?

Ej: We’re your brothers.

Kristen: Ha ha ha ha! So I suppose, um, no one in this family has ever gone against their siblings before?

Ej: What is she doing?

Chad: I don’t know.

Jake: Kristen, you understand that if you vote against the motion–

Kristen: That would make it a tie, six-six. Yes, I can do the math.

Shin: A tie would mean it doesn’t pass.

Gabi: Which means I retain control of dimera and jake keeps his job.

Kristen: Oh! So it does.

Ej: Kristen…

Kristen: [Laughs] Mr. Shin, may I register my vote?

Shin: Whenever you’re ready.

Kristen: Then I hereby vote nay on the motion. Gabi, jake, congratulations to the both of you.

[Edgy music]

From prom dresses

Allie: I grew up in a crazy family. I always had my mom, who had a revolving door of husbands and boyfriends, and all I cared about was not being like her. I wanted to settle down… make a stable family with someone kind who treats me well. Loves my kid.

Tripp: Kind, stable, reliable tripp. That’s me.

Allie: That’s not what i meant.

Tripp: I know what you meant. I didn’t exactly grow up in a stable home myself. I had to work hard to be the kinda guy you can depend on.

Allie: You are the best person I know, tripp. I really thought you, me, henry, we could be a family.

Tripp: A normal family?

Johnny: Oh. So you’re saying you only married me because you thought you couldn’t have my sister?

Chanel: No, no, I-I’m just saying that in the last couple of months I got dumped by you, dumped by allie, and then I got drunk and I almost jumped into bed with tripp.

Johnny: Yeah, all based on lies! Told by the devil!

Chanel: Okay, I haven’t even been able to process that yet.

Johnny: Yeah, yeah, I know how you feel.

Chanel: And now my mom is in jail for killing lani’s dad. I don’t know what’s up, what’s down–

Johnny: But you do. You love me.

Chanel: Yes. But I-I just feel like I’m not ready to make any major decisions right now. You understand that, don’t you?

Ej: Are we really going to allow my sister to hijack this meeting?

Gabi: Well, isn’t that what you did?

Chad: This can’t be valid, right?

Shin: A vote’s a vote, chad.

Ej: Kristen’s a fugitive from justice. She’s wanted for a myriad of crimes.

Shin: Well, there’s a variety of infractions in the bylaws that might suppress a shareholder from voting. Criminality isn’t among them. Stefano made sure of that.

Kristen: Thanks, father.

Ej: Kristen, what are you thinking? You’re our sister!

Kristen: And jake’S.

Chad: You don’t even know him.

Kristen: Ha ha. Yeah, you’re right about that.

Ej: Then why the hell are you doing this?

Kristen: Besides the fact that it’s so much fun?

Jan: What are you saying, belle? That you would stop me from seeing my baby just to keep me away from shawn?

Belle: What I am saying is that you’re unfit to be a mother and I will petition the court if it means protecting that baby.

Jan: Shawn, you’re– you’re gonna let that happen?

Shawn: Listen to me, okay? That’s months away, all right? So why can’t we all just sit here and–

Jan: No, she hates this baby and I don’t want her anywhere near it!

Belle: Oh, I don’t hate your baby! I hate you!

Jan: Well, too bad. Because I am having your husband’s baby, and we are going to be parents together forever.

Belle: You stay out of my marriage, you lying, vindictive, psychotic–

Jan: Aah!

[Gasps, whimpers]

Shawn: Jan, what is it? What? What’s wrong?

Jan: It’s the baby. Something’s wrong. When it comes to pain medicine,

Shawn: Wait, wait, what’s wrong? Are you in pain?

Jan: Yes. Oh, god, it’s horrible pain, it’s–it’s right here.

Belle: How long has this been going on?

Jan: It started when you started yelling at me.

Shawn: Okay, belle, would you please get her some water, please? Please?

Jan: No, no, I don’t need water. I need to go to the hospital.

Shawn: Okay, come on, all right, let’s get you to the hospital then, come on.

Jan: Oh, god. Shawn.

Shawn: Come on, I got you. Come on.

Jan: Don’t let anything happen to our baby.

Allie: Why did you say it like that? What do you mean “a normal family”?

Tripp: I’M… wondering if maybe part of the reason life with me was so appealing to you was because you didn’t have to deal with your other feelings. You didn’t have to deal with being bi.

Allie: I don’t have a problem with being bi.

Tripp: Well, you kept saying you were straight until I was out of the picture.

Allie: Yeah, I was figuring things out, but–

Tripp: Allie, face it. Being with chanel is a lot more complicated than being with me.

Allie: Sure. Yeah, for a lot of reasons, but being gay is not one of them.

Tripp: What are the reasons?

Allie: First of all, we work together. Also, she’s neither stable nor dependable.

Tripp: She’s unpredictable and exciting, like you.

Johnny: I know. Believe me, my…my head’s been spinning too.

Chanel: Then why rush into anything?

Johnny: I guess because i know that nothing’s guaranteed. I spent so long fighting in that crypt just trying to get back to you. And then I–and then I come back and I find out I’ve divorced you and you’ve moved on with my sister?

Chanel: And now you’re saying you want a do-over?

Johnny: Yeah, yeah, is that crazy?

Chanel: No. It’S… it’s sweet. You’re sweet.

Johnny: I’m sweet? So… so you’re saying that’S… that’s not a no?

Chanel: It’s not a no. It’s just A… “can we wait and see?”

Kristen: Do you really have to ask why I’m not on your side, ej? Need I remind you the last time I was in police custody, you refused to represent me?

Ej: I sent you an attorney.

Kristen: A stranger. You wouldn’t even come to the police station to check on me. Am I really that much of an embarrassment to the family?

Chad: Kristen, look, maybe you want to punish ej, and he probably deserves it–

Ej: Thanks, brother.

Chad: But haven’t you punished me enough already? I mean, my wife could’ve died.

Kristen: Stop. Ha ha. I took excellent care of abigail.

Chad: You drugged and abducted her!

Kristen: To an island paradise where she could decompress from the pressures of the hortons, those kids of yours, and you.

Chad: She wasn’t looking for a vacation.

Kristen: No, she was looking to stick her nose into other people’s business.

Chad: Oh, I see–now it’s her fault.

Kristen: I’m just saying if you’re still that angry about what I did, the last thing you would want is to be beholden to me over this vote.

Chad: Got it–you’re doing me a favor. Great. Thank you.

Kristen: That’s right. I am protecting you from being a hypocrite for accepting my help. Besides, we both know if i hadn’t eluded you on that island, you would’ve had me arrested.

Gabi: She’s got a point, chad.

Chad: Yeah.

Kristen: Thank you, gabi. I know who my real friends are and aren’T.

Ej: Gabi hernandez is not your friend.

Gabi: Oh, uh, I am now.

Kristen: And she brought in jake, which means the company will still have a dimera presence.

Ej: Ha. Dimera lite.

Jake: Oh! I’m just as much a dimera as you two clowns are. And neither of you were raised in the family.

Gabi: Uh, excuse me! Have we all conveniently forgotten that I, too, am a dimera? I mean, I’m stefan dimera’s widow–hello!

Chad: Ha ha. Yeah.

Kristen: And I’m the most dimera of all of you. Even if I’m not blood-related. My father raised me right. So as for all of you, sayonara, suckers.

[Uneasy music]

Ej: [Exhales]

I have moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.

Johnny: Chanel, y-you wanna know if I can wait and see how–

Belle: Johnny, what are you doing here?

Johnny: Uh…chanel and i just came to check on tripp.

Belle: Oh, is he okay?

Johnny: Yeah. Yeah, I think so, uh… allie’s in with him right now, so…

Chanel: I-I’m sure he’s probably feeling better already since he and horton are probably getting back together as we speak.

Allie: I have no idea what chanel is going to do.

Tripp: Doesn’t really matter to me. All I know is is that I want to be with someone who loves me with their whole heart.

Allie: Of course you do. And, tripp, you deserve that. You deserve everything. I mean… I can’t stop thinking about what you did for me. And you…you were willing to risk your life so that I could keep mine.

Tripp: I’d do it again. Because I think the world is a much better place with you in it. It doesn’t mean you owe me anything.

Allie: Is that why you think I’m here? Out of…obligation?

Tripp: I think that you’re grateful… and that you care about me. But I don’t think you’re in love with me.

Allie: Tripp–

Tripp: Allie, it’s okay. It’s okay to let me go. And, honestly… it’d be the nicest thing that you could do for me.

[Machinery beeping]

Allie: [Sniffling] So what is this? Goodbye?

Jan: I’m so scared, shawn.

Shawn: I know, I know. But you heard what the doctor said. Cramping at this point in the pregnancy is perfectly normal, especially when you overexert yourself. That’s why bedrest is so important.

Jan: Yeah, well, I wasn’t in the middle of a cross-fit class when this happened.

Shawn: Yeah, but you weren’t exactly relaxed either.

Jan: I wasn’t relaxed because belle was attacking me and trying to take away my baby.

Shawn: Hey, see, you’re gonna get yourself worked up again.

Jan: How? How could I not be upset?

Shawn: Because. Because everything is gonna be fine.

Jan: Well, that’s what they keep saying too, but I just– I can’t help think what if I lost this baby? I already love our child so much, shawn.

Shawn: Everything’s gonna be okay, jan, all right?

Gabi: Well, that is that. The motion to install chad and ej dimera as ceos in my stead is defeated.

Shin: Congratulations, gabi, jake.

Gabi: Thank you, li.

Jake: Appreciate it.

Ej: This is insane. I know you all know that.

Gabi: No, you know what I know is that you’re in my office, and I’d like for you to leave.

Jake: Yeah, so should i escort you to the lobby, or do you prefer security?

Chad: I wouldn’t enjoy this so much if I were you, brother.

Jake: No? Why not? You certainly enjoyed it when you ousted me.

Ej: I did, and I definitely will again.

Jake: Oh I don’t doubt that. Until then, I’ll walk you out personally.

Chad: Yeah, that’s fine. We’re leaving.

Ej: But just don’t think you’ve seen the last of us.

Gabi: Wouldn’t dream of it, fellas–just don’t let the door hit you on the ass on the way out.

Shin: If you’ll excuse me, I have to make some phone calls.

Gabi: Oh, of course.

Jake: Well! Huh?

Gabi: Well, I-I didn’t think that kristen was gonna come through–I mean, especially ’cause I thought I was gone.

Jake: We did it, gabi.

Gabi: We did! I was on an antidepressant,

Jan: What are you doing here?

Belle: I came by to see how you’re doing.

Jan: Like you care.

Belle: What did the doctor say?

Shawn: That she’s fine. It was just some cramping and maybe some dehydration.

Jan: No, it was stress. Stress caused by you. I don’t want her here, shawn. She’s just gonna start attacking me and trying to take over my baby.

Shawn: Jan, just–

Jan: No, please, shawn. Make her leave.

Shawn: Look, belle, can you–

Belle: Oh, my–you don’t have to say it, it’s okay.

Shawn: No, can you and i go grab a cup of coffee so that we can talk?

Belle: No. No, you need to be here for your child and I, uh… I need to be anywhere else.

Chad: Kristen kidnaps my wife and then punishes me for family loyalty?

Ej: She took such glee in it.

Chad: You happy now, father? Huh? We’re doing exactly what you taught us to do. We’re tearing each other apart!

Ej: I suppose this explains peter’s flip. Kristen obviously got to him.

Chad: Now what do we do?

Ej: I’m not sure yet. But one thing I do know is I’m not stopping until dimera is my– until dimera is ours.

[Door opens]

Gabi: Wait a minute, uh… we cannot leave li out of the celebration!

Shin: I’m happy for you.

Gabi: Thank you. I was so certain that I was out.

Shin: Well, there’s never a dull moment with the dimeras.

Gabi: I just–I don’t even know why kristen did it.

Jake: Obviously, she knows you’re the best person for the job.

Gabi: Li, we were supposed to go out and celebrate the pinehurst deal. Now we have even more to celebrate.

Shin: Indeed we do.

Gabi: Why don’t we get started with some drinks first?

Jake: Sounds good to me!

Gabi: Uh…well, actually, I-I meant me and li.

Jake: Ah. You don’t want me there.

Gabi: Obviously I’m grateful to you for closing the deal. I just– I have to get you up to speed on the oakdale project, and, uh, and you have to start running the numbers for next year.

Jake: You know, what is it, gabi? One minute you’re trying to restart things with us. The next you’re trying to freeze me out.

Gabi: Uh, that was before the vote, okay? Now that we’re working together, we should keep things strictly professional. I mean, that’s what you wanted, isn’t it?

Jake: Well, yes, but–

Gabi: You were very clear about the position of our status. And I’m keeping it that way.

Shin: All right…now that that’s settled, shall we?

Gabi: We shall. Oh!

Shin: Thank you, jake.

Tripp: Of course this isn’t goodbye. I will always be a part of my nephew’s life, and yours. As a friend.

Allie: I don’t wanna lose you, tripp.

Tripp: You won’T. Not ever. We’re bonded for life.

[Allie giggles] You know, what that looks like moving forward… we’ll figure that out, together. I promise, okay?

Allie: Okay. Thank– thank you for everything, tripp. I will never forget any of it. Not any part.

[Sniffling]

Tripp: Neither will I.

Johnny: So you think that allie and tripp are in there getting back together?

Chanel: I know horton better than anyone else in the world.

[Beep beep]

Johnny: Not better than me. Trust me.

Chanel: What’s wrong?

Johnny: Uh… my dad and uncle chad called a shareholder meeting. They were planning to take back dimera enterprises from gabi hernandez.

Chanel: Okay?

Johnny: My dad promised me a job, but it sounds like the whole thing just…went up in flames, so…

Chanel: Well, you didn’t really want that job, did you?

Johnny: What else do I have? My deadbeat producer was murdered, my movie’s on the scrap heap, my life is basically imploding.

Chanel: I’m really sorry.

Johnny: Hey, I-I didn’t–

[Sighs] I didn’t mean to lay all that on you. Um… to be honest, this is just all…it’s kinda new to me. You know, with girls it’s always come easy. I-I’ve never had to be, uh, patient before.

Chanel: So are you saying that you’re willing to wait?

Johnny: I’m saying if there’s any chance at all with us… that you are more than worth the wait.

Chanel: There is definitely a chance. I do love your sister, but I still love you too. Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Chanel: Horton.

Johnny: Hey.

Chanel: Are you okay?

Allie: Yeah, I’ll be okay.

Johnny: What happened?

Allie: Tripp and I, um… just kind of ended things.

Johnny: Oh.

Allie: Not like they weren’t already over, but it was just– anyway, we’re done.

[Sniffling]

Chanel: Um, I-I said that I was I gonna go back to the bakery like an hour ago, so…I should, uh… I should head out.

[Elevator bell dings] See you soon.

Johnny: See you.

Allie: See you.

Shawn: There you go.

Jan: Thank you.

Shawn: All right, so you got your water, you got your remote, you got your phone, um… I dunno, anything else you need?

Jan: You.

Shawn: Jan.

Jan: I– I didn’t mean it like that. I’m just still kind of shaken up. Look, I…I’m sorry I made you send belle away.

Shawn: Listen, I do not wanna discuss belle with you, okay?

Jan: Okay. Okay, I get that. But I didn’t do it to hurt you, shawn. I-I did it to protect our baby. I don’t want anything to happen to him or her. And I’m sure you don’t either.

Shawn: I don’T.

Jan: Well, as long as you keep belle away from me and our precious child, we’ll both be fine.

Ej: Belle.

Belle: How did the meeting go–is that a celebratory drink I hope?

Ej: No. This is a drowning-my-sorrows drink.

Belle: You lost?

Ej: We lost.

Belle: H-how did that happen?

Ej: Uh…kristen showed up, virtually, and ruined our best-laid plans.

Belle: So she voted for gabi?

Ej: Mm-hmm.

Belle: Why?

Ej: As far as I can tell, just to spite me and chad.

Belle: I’m so sorry. I know how much you wanted that. But, hey, if it’s any consolation, jan spears just did the same thing to my marriage. Although, it wasn’t virtual.

Ej: That’s not a consolation. That’s terrible. Care for a drink?

Belle: I’ve never cared for something more in my life. Make it strong, will you?

Ej: Mm-hmm. Want to talk about it?

Belle: No. I really don’T.

Ej: Fair enough. There we go.

Belle: Thank you.

Ej: What would you like to talk about?

Belle: Oh, I don’t know. I was kind of hoping we could just sit here, wallow in our mutual misery.

Ej: [Chuckling] Gladly. Tonight, we wallow and hope that tomorrow is a better day.

Gabi: You know, I never took you for a cosmo guy.

Shin: Well, I’m very secure in my manhood.

Gabi: I noticed.

Shin: Although…I’m not quite sure how my manhood feels about the dynamics between you and jake.

Gabi: What about us?

Shin: Gabi. If I’m just here to make him jealous–

Gabi: That’s not what this is. You’re here because I want you to be here.

Shin: Are you sure?

Gabi: Jake ended our relationship–I mean, he’s made it very clear multiple times that we are through.

Shin: Well, he seemed to be second-guessing that choice just now.

Gabi: He just doesn’t like to lose. Plus, if he really cared he wouldn’t be wasting his time with the likes of ava vitali.

Shin: Ava vitali… of the vitali mafia family?

Gabi: The one and only.

Shin: [Laughs] Ugh. It’s an interesting choice.

Gabi: His taste in women leaves a lot to be desired.

Shin: Well, not always.

Gabi: Is that you complimenting me?

Shin: Not very well…if, uh, you have to ask. But I…do have a question.

Gabi: Okay.

Shin: In terms of mixing business and pleasure, what would you call what we’re doing right now?

Gabi: Well, I– I don’t work with you on a daily basis and I don’t hate you, so it’s all good in my book.

Shin: You’re saying you’re available?

Gabi: I could be.

Shin: Well, then…ganbei.

Gabi: Excuse me?

Shin: Cheers. To us. Mmm.

[Computer rings]

Jake: Kristen.

Kristen: Mmm. Hello, little brother.

Jake: If you’re looking for the rest of the gang, they left. Half of them went to celebrate, half of them to curse you.

Kristen: [Chuckles] I’m aware.

Jake: How?

Kristen: Best not to ask. Hmm. Besides, I wanted to talk to you.

Jake: That right?

Kristen: Ah, I thought we could have a little chat. Here we are, brother, sister, stefano’s offspring, more or less.

Jake: So what? You’re looking for a little sibling bonding?

Kristen: Yes, something like that.

Jake: What do you have in mind? Axe-throwing? Ropes course? Bike built for two?

Kristen: Ha ha ha. No, I’m more of a practical type. And something tells me so are you.

Jake: What do you want, kristen?

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[Phone beeps]

Belle: Shawn?

Jan: Actually, it’s jan.

Belle: What do you want?

Jan: We need to talk. It’s important.

Belle: Well, I’m working. So what is it about?

Jan: Well, if you wanna find out, you’re gonna have to come to me. You know where I live. Gotta go.

[Phone beeps]

Shawn: Who are you talking to?

Ej: I haven’t always been the best father to you, giovanni. Especially of late. And yet, you still came through for me. I can’t tell you how much that means.

Johnny: Yeah. The papers are all signed, so you wanna shake on it?

Ej: [Chuckles] We can do better than that.

Johnny: Okay.

Ej: I love you, son. And I thank you.

Johnny: Well, it was the– I was the least I could do, given everything, you know, that I put you through. I still feel a little guilty.

Ej: Don’T. Don’T. It’s not your fault. I’m just glad that you’re back, healthy and whole.

Johnny: Me too, dad. Me too. I’ll see you. Uncle chad.

Chad: Johnny.

Ej: Good news. My son has given me his proxy and he’s agreed to vote his shares with ours.

Chad: Well, we’re well on our way of getting rid of gabi once and for all.

Ej: [Sighs]

Gabi: Hi, I wanted to make a reservation for tonight. Yes. Yes, tonight. The best table that you have, please. And the best champagne. You know what? Could you add candles and flowers? The whole deal. Yeah, it’s a big night. We have a lot to celebrate. Thank you.

[Phone beeps]

Jake: Let’s get started, huh?

Gabi: Oh, you’re not gonna apologize for being late on the first day?

Jake: Not my fault, okay? I was here on time in hr all morning filling out paperwork. Now that I’m here, let’s get to it, huh?

Gabi: Welcome back to dimera enterprises.

Jake: Yeah, you know…

[Chuckles] Now that I’m here, I’m starting to think that this was all maybe–

Gabi: Maybe what? What?

Jake: A big mistake.

Gabi: [Sighs]

[Monitor beeping]

Tripp: No, mom. I’m fine, really. No, you don’t have to come up here. You were here all night watching me sleep. And I appreciate that. But now you need to go home and get some rest. I will. Love you too.

[Phone beeps]

[Tense music]

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

[Soft orchestration]

Tripp: Hey.

Allie: Hey.

Tripp: How you feeling?

Allie: I’m fine. But you look–

Tripp: Terrible, I know. But now, I’m– I’m much better now. How’s henry? He’s good. He’s with my dad at the park.

Tripp: Lucas is in town?

Allie: Yeah.

Tripp: Don’t you wanna hang with them?

Allie: No. I wanted to come see you, tripp. To thank you for saving my life.

Chanel: [Crying softly] Oh, god.

[Sniffs] Okay, pull it together, chanel. Okay. You need to be strong now. Okay.

[Exhales] Oh, my god, johnny.

Johnny: Sorry.

Chanel: [Inhales sharply]

Johnny: Hey, you okay?

Chanel: Yeah. I’m just a nervous wreck because my mother– I just finished seeing her down at the police station.

[Sniffs]

Johnny: Yeah, I… heard she was arrested. I’m so sorry.

Chanel: It just doesn’t feel real, you know, that mama shot and killed someone– and not just anyone, lani’s biological father.

[Sighs]

Johnny: How’s she doing?

Chanel: She’s putting on a brave face. You know, saying everything’s gonna be okay. But what if it’s not, g? What if they take her to prison? It’s not right. Mama is not some dangerous criminal. She’s a mother. My mother.

[Crying softly]

Jan: I was on the phone with a salesperson, about to order the most adorable baby outfit. I wanted to surprise you, so–

Shawn: Isn’t it a little early to be buying baby clothes?

Jan: It’s not for our baby, silly, it’s for ciara’S. I know you’d wanna give your sister something special to celebrate her son’s arrival. And since you have done so much for me, I thought I could do something for you. Aren’t you gonna thank me for being so thoughtful?

Shawn: Thanks. Yeah, you’re all heart.

[Tense music]

Ej: Ah, if it isn’t our intrepid counselor.

Belle: Oh, someone’s in a good mood.

Chad: Johnny gave ej the green light to vote his shares.

Ej: Mm-hmm.

Belle: Ah, and now ej has his own shares back as well.

Ej: Is that official?

Belle: Yes, sir. I filed the papers this morning. As for the shareholders’ meeting you’re planning to call today, I also have signed proxies from all the board members who can’t attend– theo, tony, kate.

Ej: And I have johnny’S.

Belle: And I reached out to you brother, peter blake, and he’s gonna join via video conference.

Ej: And not only intrepid, but also thorough. Thank you very much, belle.

Belle: Well, I just wanna do my part to make things right. You never should have been ousted from dimera.

Ej: Well, now I am ready to reclaim my rightful place at the helm of my father’s company with my brother by my side, of course. I must say, while I was languishing in prison, I never dreamed we’d find a way to put our differences aside.

Belle: Hmm. How did you manage that?

Ej: I apologized to chad for all the ways that I hurt him. I suggested that we put our animosity behind us, join forces, and take back what’s ours.

Belle: And you did that.

Ej: That’s right. There’s no more division, deception, or secrets. We’re a team now. A dynamic duo who will soon be running dimera together.

[Tense atmospheric music]

Gabi: Are you having second thoughts?

Jake: Look, you promised me if I came back, the relationship between us would be strictly platonic.

Gabi: And?

Jake: I don’t think you meant it.

Gabi: [Scoffs] Yes, jake, I meant it.

Jake: Then why did I just overhear you making a phone call to a restaurant making reservations for a very special occasion with flowers, champagne, candles?

Gabi: [Sighs] And you think that was for you?

Jake: Wasn’t it?

Gabi: No.

Jake: Come on, gabi. Just admit it.

Gabi: Admit what? The reservation wasn’t for you.

Jake: Who was it for, then?

Gabi: [Laughs] It was for him.

[Tense music]

With depression, you just feel…blah. a picture of him? Ciara’s baby? I just–I wanna be able to picture the little cutie in his outfit. But if I’m asking too much, it’s okay.

Shawn: There he is right there.

Jan: Shawn, he’s beautiful.

Shawn: Baby bo.

[Chuckles]

Jan: Thank god he’s safe and everything turned out okay. I just had a thought. Maybe I could babysit for him.

Shawn: [Laughs] Not a chance in hell.

Jan: Yeah, of course not.

[Scoffs] You wouldn’t even entertain the idea. I mean, who would leave their child alone with a lunatic like jan spears? She might toss a radio in the bathtub and electrocute him. I get it. I get it, okay? It’s just really, really hurtful.

Belle: Well, I am just so glad that things are working out for the both of you.

Ej: I hope you know how grateful we are for your help.

Belle: Well, like I said, I just wanna make up for the damage I did.

Ej: It wasn’t you, belle.

Belle: I know. I know. I’m just–I just feel awful for what you’ve been through.

Ej: You’re not responsible. We now know that it wasn’t you who framed me. It was johnny. Of course, johnny doesn’t remember planting that evidence on chad’s computer. He doesn’t remember much about anything he did while he was possessed. But this morning, I spoke with him and like you, he’s still plagued with guilt. He–he feels terrible that I ended up in prison.

Chad: I gotta say something.

[Tense music]

Gabi: Hey, I was just telling jake about our plans for tonight.

Shin: Welcome back. I told gabi she made a brilliant move when she rehired you. As you know, I’ve always been a fan.

Jake: Hmm. Of me or her?

Shin: Both. And congratulations on pinehurst.

Jake: Oh, the golf club?

Gabi: No, it’s a small architectural company we acquired recently.

Shin: An incredibly promising company I’ve had my eye on for months. Several of our competitors were circling, but… gabi closed the deal. She’s really on a roll. This dinner’s to celebrate our success.

Jake: Hmm.

Shin: Why don’t you join us?

Gabi: Oh, no. He probably has plans with his roommate. Plus, I was really looking forward to spending some time with you. Alone.

Shin: Hmm.

[Tense music]

Johnny: It sounds like tr got exactly what he deserved. And obviously, I had no idea what kind of man he was when I got into business with him–what kind of horrible man he was.

Chanel: No one did. Mama finally saw his true colors, but– now I’m so scared of the price she might have to pay.

[Breathes sharply] And I’m also worried sick about horton.

Johnny: Have you–

[Clears throat] Have you seen her since?

Chanel: I thought it would be best if she had some time with henry and her dad first.

Johnny: Yeah.

Chanel: God, she’s been through such a nightmare. Are you sure she’s really okay?

Johnny: Yeah. Yeah, she is. She doesn’t remember most of it, which is a blessing, believe me.

Chanel: You’ve been though a nightmare, too, with–

[Sniffs] I’m so sorry. But at least you saved her in the end.

Johnny: No. I didn’t save her. Tripp did.

[Monitor beeping]

Allie: I heard what you did for me. I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to thank you.

Tripp: You don’t have to.

Allie: Are you kidding? Tripp, you told satan to take you instead of me. You let the devil possess you. I mean, you threw yourself out a window.

Tripp: I had to stop him. Make sure he couldn’t hurt you again.

Allie: Tripp, you could have died. Actually, you did for a little while.

Tripp: Guess I’m a hard guy to kill.

Allie: [Sighs] I– I would never have forgiven myself if we’d lost you.

Tripp: You didn’T.

Allie: After everything I did to you– lying… cheating… breaking– breaking your heart… why would you sacrifice your life for mine?

Tripp: Because despite all of that.. I can’t deny what’s in my heart. I still love you, allie.

It’s started. Somewhere between a cuddle suspense, chad. What is it you need to say?

Chad: It’s just that… I think that we’ve all spent enough time focused on regrets. We need to look forward now. And, ej, my brother… I couldn’t be happier… that we’re doing it together.

Belle: Hear, hear.

Ej: Shall we get the ball rolling?

Chad: Yeah, I’ll call shin and let him know that we need to get the shareholders together today.

[Tense atmospheric music]

Gabi: Don’t you wanna enjoy a little one-on-one time tonight?

Shin: I do. And it’ll give us a chance to brainstorm about our next acquisition.

Gabi: Yeah, and enjoy some champagne. I can talk to you about the gabi chic summer line. My favorite piece is a little too sexy for the office, but I could show you for tonight.

[Phone rings]

Shin: Oh, excuse me. Hello?

Chad: Li, it’s chad dimera.

Shin: What can I do for you?

Chad: My brother ej and i are calling the shareholders together for a vote to remove gabi as ceo. Today.

Shin: I think that’s a big mistake. But I’m with gabi and jake now. I’ll let them know.

Chad: 4:00. See you then.

[Phone beeps]

[Phone beeps]

Gabi: What was that about?

Shin: Chad and ej are calling a shareholders’ meeting for today at 4:00.

Jake: What for?

Gabi: Well, to push me out, obviously. No, we can’t let them do this.

Shin: Don’t panic. You have me on your side. And jake, of course. I’m confident we’ll walk away victorious. I’ll see you at the meeting. And tonight, we’ll celebrate.

[Tense music]

Gabi: I am so screwed.

[Sighs]

Jan: The idea is not as crazy as you think.

Shawn: Look, jan, I’m gonna say it again. There is no way that my sister’s gonna feel comfortable leaving you alone with her son.

Jan: No, no. She doesn’t have to. You could be here with me. And you could do all the hands-on work and I’ll just be here to assist or whatever. Just tell ciara that she would be doing this for her future niece or nephew, so that when the baby is born, it’ll have two confident, capable parents. Will you ask her, please? Just, again, tell her that you’ll do all the work and I’ll just be here observing.

Shawn: Okay, fine. Yeah. Like, I suppose– yeah, I’ll ask.

Jan: Thank you.

Shawn: Okay, but don’t get your hopes up, ’cause I’m almost positive it’s gonna be a hard no.

Jan: Well, even so, I’m grateful that you’re willing to do this for me. So you’ll ask ciara now?

Shawn: Well, I was gonna go check on her and see how she’s doing, so… yes, I’ll ask her.

Jan: Shawn, you have no idea how much this means to me.

[Tense music]

Chanel: Tripp risked his own life to save allie?

Johnny: Yeah, he– he jumped out of the loft window. Yeah.

Chanel: What? I can’t believe he did that after she cheated on him with me. They were supposed to get married, have a future together, and all of that was destroyed.

Johnny: Tripp said none of that mattered because of the way that he felt about her.

Chanel: I thought he hated allie. That he’d never forgive her.

Johnny: No, it’s got nothing to do with forgiveness. It’s about love. When you love somebody that much, you’ll do anything for them. I know how that feels.

[Dramatic music]

[Monitor beeping]

Tripp: You might not believe that I still feel this way about you, given how hostile I’ve been. I mean, it’s hard to admit, even to myself. But my dad and kayla helped me see that my anger was just a way of hiding how hurt I was. And when I found out that you were possessed and… that your body had been violated by this evil being, it reminded me of–

Allie: Charlie?

Tripp: Yeah. I promised you I’d never let you get hurt like that again.

Allie: Tripp, you didn’t need to protect me. I never expected you to do that.

Tripp: I never expected that I would. When I heard that your life was in danger, how I could lose you forever… it made me realize that I… I still loved you.

Allie: But what you did, it was too much.

Tripp: No, it wasn’T. I wanted you to live. And for henry to have his mom. If there was anything, anything at all that I could do to make that happen, I was gonna do it no matter what it cost me.

Allie: Tripp, it almost cost you your life.

Tripp: I had no choice, allie. Because of how I feel about you. It’s okay. You don’t have to say anything.

Allie: Yes, I do. Because I need to tell you how I feel about you, tripp. Because I still love you too. The lows of bipolar depression how the votes are gonna go. So I’ll have the two of us, obviously, plus shin and stefano’s grandson steven hawk. He was with us last time.

Jake: All right. So that’s four we can count on.

Gabi: Yeah, and then ej, tony, and chad are against us, plus kate.

Jake: Thanks to me.

Gabi: Thanks to both of us.

Jake: All right. So let’s see. Last time they had theo’s proxy, right? And my brother peter’s vote. So we can probably count on them voting that way this time. And then johnny’s probably gonna vote with ej, right?

Gabi: Yeah, that’s seven against us. Not even close, okay? We should just concede.

Jake: No, no, no. The gabi hernandez I know would not give up that quickly.

Gabi: What am I supposed to do, just pull some votes out of my–

Jake: No, no, no. We’ll do what we did last time. We’ll make phone calls, see who we can flip, all right? Remember, they need a majority. A tie is still a win for us.

Gabi: All right, but I’m not calling kate because i canned her ass.

Jake: I’ll do it.

[Phone beeps]

[Line ringing] Kate, hey, it’s jake. Listen, I don’t know if you heard, but I’m back to work at the company and we’re having a shareholders’ meet–

[Phone beeps] She hung up.

Gabi: Well, that’s a shock. Can we give up now?

Jake: Not a chance.

Ej: How are things going between you and shawn?

Belle: Well, I ran into him when they took ben and ciara’s baby to the hospital, so we went and checked on them together.

Ej: And?

Belle: And it was really nice to see him hold his nephew for the first time. Kind of reminded me of when claire was small. We were kind of having a moment, and then jan called and ruined it. Ugh, and get this. She called me earlier too.

Ej: Why?

Belle: I don’t know. She said she had something she wanted to talk to me about, but she wouldn’t tell me over the phone, so…

Ej: Are you going to go see her?

Belle: Yeah, I think I’d rather ignore her.

Ej: Or you could take the opportunity to tell her to her face that she’s not going to ruin your marriage.

Chad: The meeting’s all set.

Belle: Huh. All right. Well, good luck, boys. Let me know how it goes.

[Tense acoustic music]

Ej: [Sighs]

Chanel: I– I wanna go see how tripp is doing. You know, he and I got close while you–

Johnny: I know. I know.

Chanel: Okay. Well… I should head to the hospital.

Johnny: Look, the guy saved my sister’s life. I’d like to thank him for that. So maybe I could go with you?

Chanel: I’d like that.

[Sentimental music]

[Monitor beeping]

Allie: You can’t be that surprised. I mean, even after everything blew up with us, I still wanted to marry you. To raise henry with you. After what you did for me, your determination to help me, the courage that it took for you to do what you did… I not only still love you, but I feel so grateful.

Tripp: What about chanel? I mean, after we broke up, you two got together. I mean, you became a couple.

Allie: And I still feel terrible that johnny told you before I got the chance to.

Tripp: I’m just glad you’re here now being honest with me about how you feel. But I want you to be honest about everything.

Allie: Okay.

Tripp: So tell me… do you still have feelings for chanel?

[Monitor beeping]

You never know

what opportunities

Belle: All right, jan, I’m here. What do you want?

Jan: A less brusque greeting would be nice. But seeing as you’re such a busy lawyer, you probably don’t have time to ask how my pregnancy’s going.

Belle: That’s right.

Jan: Well, then I’ll get straight to the point. Could you clear out your home office?

Belle: Why would I do that?

Jan: Because I wanna turn it into a nursery for shawn’s and my baby.

Ej: We have a little time before the meeting. So… I would like to propose a toast. And to thank you.

Chad: For what?

Ej: Agreeing to be partners. As I said the other night… I know father would be proud to see his sons coming together.

[Pensive music]

To the dimera legacy, our family, and our future.

Jake: That’s great. Thanks, bro. Good talking to you. We got peter.

Gabi: What? He switched sides? Why?

Jake: Don’t know, don’t care. All I know now is it’s six to five. One more vote for us, it’s a tie.

Gabi: I think our best bet’s johnny.

Jake: I just got finished telling you he’s gonna vote with ej.

Gabi: Yeah, but I think I can get him to vote in another direction.

Jake: Work your magic.

[Phone beeps]

[Line ringing]

[Phone ringing]

Johnny: It’s gabi. Probably has something to do with dimera. I’m gonna take this. I’ll catch up to you.

[Phone rings]

[Phone beeps] Gabi.

Gabi: Johnny. Hi, handsome. How are you doing?

Johnny: Fine. What’s up?

Gabi: Oh, I was just calling to tell you I am looking forward to seeing you later at the meeting. You know, I wanted to thank you because I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for you. I mean, we work so well together, so in sync. We have the same vision, same goals.

Johnny: First of all, that wasn’t me. That was satan. And second, I’m not even gonna be at the meeting and my dad has my proxy, so I…can’t help you.

Gabi: Thanks for nothing.

[Phone beeps]

Jake: All right. Forget that jerk. Let’s press on.

Gabi: That’s it, jake. It’s over. I’m out.

[Monitor beeping]

Tripp: Look, I’m not naive. I know it’s possible to love two people at the same time.

Allie: Tripp–

Tripp: You told me that you still love me. And I believe you. I just need to know if you love chanel too.

[Tense music]

Chanel: Oh, my god, horton. Oh, I have been so worried about you. Oh, god. Are you really all right?

Allie: I’m fine. I’m fine.

Chanel: Oh, thank god. Oh, god.

[Solemn music]

Entresto is the number one heart failure brand Gabi.

Jake: You two don’t seriously think you’re gonna win this thing, do you?

Ej: [Chuckles] “This thing” is my family’s legacy, and what I seriously think is that my legitimate brother and I are going to swiftly and permanently take back control of dimera from an incompetent interloper.

Gabi: Well, if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna lope over here and set up the video feed.

Jake: Mm-hmm.

Shin: Greetings, all.

Chad: Shin, glad you could make it.

Shin: As you know, I’m not happy about this meeting. But you do have a quorum, so I would like to call this meeting of the dimera shareholders to order.

[Tense music]

Who would like to speak first?

Ej: I will.

Shin: Chair recognizes ej dimera.

Ej: Thank you. My brother chad and I have one motion to bring before you today and that is to remove gabriella hernandez from her position as ceo.

Shin: Very well. I’ll read the proxy votes first.

Theo carver votes “aye.” Kate roberts, “aye.” Antony dimera, “aye.” John roman dimera, “aye.” That’s four votes in favor of removing ms. Hernandez from ceo.

Gabi: I have a proxy vote from steven hawk.

Shin: “Nay.” We will now hear from those present. Ej, you may start.

Ej: Aye.

Chad: Aye.

Jake: Nay.

Gabi: Nay.

Shin: The vote now stands at six to remove, three to retain. Peter blake, you’re next. That’s another nay vote from peter.

Ej: You bloody traitor! Peter, what the hell– don’t–

[Tablet buzzes] He disconnected.

Chad: It’s fine. There’s no way they can win even with shin’s vote.

Ej: [Clears throat]

Shin: I vote nay. So the final tally is six aye five nay. The ayes have it. Ms. Hernandez will be removed as ceo.

Ej: Well done.

Shin: I’m very dismayed at the outcome, but now that all the votes are in… I will call this meeting to a close.

[Call ringing]

Jake: What the hell is that?

Shin: Someone else is dialing in to the meeting.

[Ringing]

Belle: You cannot be serious.

Jan: Baby needs a place to sleep and your office is the best option.

Belle: All right. Jan, let me see how I can put this delicately. There is no way in hell that I am giving up my office. And this arrangement, you staying here, is temporary, because as soon as that baby is born, you’re going back to prison.

Jan: What about the baby? He or she will need a place to be regardless of where I am. Although, just a heads up, I plan to be right here, with shawn and our precious baby.

[Both sigh]

Chanel: Are you sure you’re okay?

Allie: I’m fine. What I wanna know is if you’re okay. I mean, johnny told me there’s something going on with your mom.

Chanel: Oh, there’s so much going on.

[Sighs]

Allie: He also told me how bad I hurt you. I’m so sorry, dupree.

Chanel: That was not your fault, okay? All that matters is that you’re back.

Allie: I feel like there’s so much to say and hear and catch up on. We really need to talk.

Chanel: We do. Right now, I just wanna do this.

[Chuckles] Oh.

Johnny: Whoa, it’s a party. Hey, sis. I…didn’t know you were gonna be here.

Allie: Hey, johnny.

Johnny: Hey, tripp. How you feeling?

Tripp: Oh, not bad. What brings you by?

Johnny: Chanel and I just– we wanted to come by and see how you were feeling after that superman move you pulled.

Tripp: Yeah. Turns out my powers didn’t work so well.

Chanel: Oh, yes, they did. G told me you saved horton’s life. We could not be more grateful.

Johnny: Seriously. I mean, all of us, my whole family, we owe you. A lot. You’re– you’re a real hero.

Tripp: I don’t know about that.

Allie: I do.

Johnny: Well, we didn’t mean to interrupt you guys, so we will give you some time and check back in a little.

Tripp: Sounds good.

Chanel: We’ll talk.

Allie: For sure.

Johnny: All right. Well, feel good, guys. Feel good.

[Monitor beeping]

[Door clicks shut]

Allie: I know you’re supposed to rest. Do you want me to leave too?

Tripp: No. No, I’d really like it if you stayed. Like pulsing, electric shocks,

Allie: Is there something else you wanna talk about?

Tripp: I just wanna go back to what I asked you before. About whether you love chanel.

[Monitor beeping] I think I just got my answer.

[Somber music]

Johnny: It’s been a wild ride, huh?

Chanel: I hope it’s over for good.

Johnny: Hmm.

Chanel: Anyway, I should head back to the bakery. I’ll see you later, G.

Johnny: Chanel, wait. I– I know you have a ton going on right now, but there’s just something I wanna tell you.

Chanel: Go ahead.

Johnny: I just wanted to say that I’m–again, how sorry I am for everything that I put you through.

Chanel: It’s okay. I know it wasn’t your fault.

Johnny: You know, I haven’t stopped thinking about you. Not for one minute.

Chanel: We shouldn’t get into this–

Johnny: Look, I just want to remind you what I said to my family when we first got back to salem. After we got married. I said that I was totally committed to you, and that hasn’t changed. Chanel, I wanna be here for you. I wanna support you. I wanna help you through everything. I still love you.

[Sentimental music]

Belle: You’re planning to be here. What does that even mean, jan? What, are you gonna break out of prison to come be with your baby?

Jan: Of course not. I meant I’ll probably be released early on good behavior. And I’m sure the judge will go easy on me, being a new mother.

Belle: Right. Right. And in this delusion of yours, you’re gonna come here?

[Laughs]

Jan: As often as possible.

Belle: I see what you’re doing, jan. I know you’re trying to get under my skin and stir up more drama between shawn and me. But it’s not gonna work. You are not going to destroy my marriage.

Jan: Me? You’re the one who moved out.

Belle: Let me be very, very clear. Shawn and I love each other and we are committed to each other forever. He’s only letting you stay here because you guilted him into it.

Jan: Really? Is that why he went to ask ciara if we could babysit for little bo?

Belle: [Laughs] Oh, please. Shawn would never let you anywhere near his nephew.

Jan: Oh. He’s at his sister’s right now running the idea by her. Why don’t you call him if you don’t believe me?

Belle: You’re such a psycho.

Jan: Can we be civilized, please, and not resort to name-calling?

Belle: Okay, you know what? You think you’re gonna come here and steal my husband because you are a sick, twisted human being with a heart of stone.

Jan: Back off.

Belle: And your pathetic, insane plan is never going to work. Do you hear me? Never!

Shawn: Belle, what is going on?

[Tense music]

Shin: Were you expecting anyone else to call in?

Chad: No.

Jake: Maybe one of your sure things changed their mind.

Ej: Who?

[Call ringing]

Gabi: Let’s see.

[Tablet beeps]

Kristen: Hey, kids. You didn’t forget about me, did you?

[Dramatic music]

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Eric: You need my help? Why would I do anything to help you after you blew up my marriage?

Xander: I’m not asking for me, eric. I’m asking for sarah.

Eric: Sarah?

Xander: Kayla gave sarah the antidote to rolf’s drug and it worked. She’s completely back to normal, except–

Eric: Except what?

Xander: For some reason, she doesn’t know that– your daughter, mickey–

Eric: What? What doesn’t she know?

Xander: That your baby died.

Nicole: You’re here to get your baby?

Sarah: Mm-hmm.

Nicole: Uh, what baby?

Sarah: Mickey, of course. Xander said that she was here.

Nicole: Xander told you that mickey was here? With me?

Sarah: Uh, well, no. No. He said that she was with eric. And since you and eric live together, I just– I assumed she was here.

Nicole: Listen, I don’t know what xander told you or why, but–

Sarah: Nicole, it’s okay. You don’t have to pretend. I know.

Nicole: Know what?

Sarah: I know that you told eric that mickey is his daughter.

Lani: So that’s it? You get to make all the decisions and I just– I have to go along with them?

Paulina: When it comes to protecting you from a murder charge, hell, yes.

Lani: Okay, paulina, I need you to listen.

Paulina: Look, no, lani. I am done arguing about this. Now, I am going–I’m going to plead guilty. And you, you’re going to live a long, happy life with your family.

Lani: No. No. No. I–I’m sorry, paulina, but I–I can’t do it. I can’t just let you take the rap for something that I did.

Abe: It couldn’t be.

Eli: Everything you just said–I mean, it–it–

Abe: It doesn’t–it doesn’t mean that–

Eli: I pray it doesn’t, abe. But we at least have to ask the question. Is lani possibly the one that shot tr?

Abe: If she did, then that could mean–

Eli: Paulina’s innocent. But she’s covering for her daughter.

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

[Soft orchestration]

Chanel: I was–was just on my way to go visit mama down at the police station. I-I thought she could use a pick-me-up.

Julie: She could use more than that. She deserves a medal for what she did.

Chanel: Agreed. But all I can offer her right now is a whole lot of sugar.

Julie: And your love and your support. And I know that’s going to mean the world to her. Well, I guess I have to find another bakery. Though their treats won’t be nearly as delicious as yours.

Chanel: I–I pretty much packed up the entire store, so take these.

Julie: Are you sure?

Chanel: Of course. And give eli a hug for me.

Julie: Well, thank you, darling; that’s very kind.

Chanel: You’re very welcome.

Julie: When you see your mother, from me, tell her to hang in there. Because every right-thinking person knows she did nothing wrong. Bye, sweetie.

Chanel: Bye.

[Breathes deeply]

Abe: Paulina didn’t kill ray. She’s protecting lani.

Eli: We don’t know that for sure.

Abe: Some pretty big holes in her story.

Eli: Yes, but we– abe, you and I both know that we cannot jump to any conclusions. But if there’s more to this story, I can’t be blindsided by it.

Abe: What are you thinking?

Eli: I need to talk to my wife.

Paulina: We’ve been over this. Now, if you confess, you’ll lose everything. Your career, your– your husband, your kids.

Lani: And what about everything you would lose?

Paulina: Well, I might not even be locked up. I told you, I’m going to say it was an act of self-defense. A jury will believe me.

Lani: You don’t know that. And you shouldn’t be facing a jury, paulina. You didn’t shoot anyone.

Paulina: Well, I may not have pulled the trigger. But for what happened, it is entirely–entirely on me.

[Sighs] I’m the one who made the mistake of trusting ray coates, bringing him close again.

Lani: You thought he’d changed.

Paulina: Well, I should have known better. I did know better. Lani, please. Just let me do this. I–I will be exonerated.

Lani: Even if you are, paulina, I would still know what I did. And how–how am I supposed to do my job like that? How do I face my husband? How do I talk to my children about courage and–and honesty? I would be a complete hypocrite. No. I don’t– I don’t want to live like that. I can’t live like that. Do you hear me? I–I need to tell rafe the truth right now.

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Eli: Lani just went to the station to see paulina.

Abe: She’ll be back pretty soon.

Eli: I don’t think it can wait.

Abe: You’re not thinking of going down there to see her, are you?

Julie: Ah! There you are. Wow, eli. I was so worried when I went into your room and you weren’t there. And then a nurse told me I would find you here.

Eli: Yeah, I’m–I’m sorry about that, grandma.

Julie: What are you doing out of bed?

Eli: I–I just–I just came to say hi to abe and see what trouble he’s been into since I’ve been asleep.

Julie: Mm. Hello, abraham.

Abe: Hey, julie.

Julie: Will you excuse me while I chastise my grandson? The last time you got out of bed, you collapsed. You remember that? I do.

Eli: Okay, well, I’m feeling much better now, grandma.

Julie: Wonderful. That’s just wonderful, but you just woke up from a coma, darling. And I’m sure that your doctors didn’t mean for you to wander around the hospital making social calls. So let me escort you back to your room where you can rest. And look, I have– I have a box of bear claws with your name on it.

Eli: Thank you, grandma, but I–I’m sorry. I–I got to run.

Julie: Eli. What could possibly be so urgent?

Paulina: Lani, no. You can’t tell rafe the truth.

Lani: I’m sorry, paulina, but it is not up to you.

Paulina: The hell it isn’t! No, lani, I won’t let you do this.

Chanel: What are you two arguing about?

Paulina: Uh, well, lani was just blaming herself for not seeing through ray sooner. And I told her– I was telling her, I– you know, I was fooled too. No need to shoulder the blame alone. What she needs to do is go back to the hospital and be with her husband.

Chanel: Mama’s right.

Paulina: Mama’s right.

Lani: Okay. I will head out then.

Chanel: Give eli my love.

[Dramatic music]

Eric: Sarah thinks mickey’s alive?

Xander: Her memory is completely fine otherwise. But for some reason, around the baby, there’s just this glitch.

Eric: So why did they release her from the hospital?

Xander: I thought it was too soon. But sarah’s brain scans, they came back normal and kayla didn’t think there’s be any lasting effects from the drug.

Eric: In other words, this “glitch” is gonna wear off?

Xander: It hasn’t yet. We got back to the house, and sarah made a beeline for the nursery. And as soon as she saw that it was empty, she thought mickey had been kidnapped. And I–I panicked.

Eric: Meaning what?

Xander: Sarah was freaking out and demanding answers. And I–I may have told her that the baby was with you.

Eric: Xander, why didn’t you just tell her the truth?

Xander: I told you, I was panicking.

Eric: What were you thinking?

Xander: That I had to protect sarah. That I couldn’t let her go through the pain of finding out that her baby died all over again.

Eric: Or maybe you were just too scared because you were afraid that sarah was gonna hate you all over again.

Nicole: So you know that I told eric that mickey is his daughter?

Sarah: Well, it–don’t worry, xander explained everything. He said, you know, after kristen had injected me with that drug, no one was sure that I would even be able to be a parent to my little girl anymore. And so you thought it was right that her other parent know the truth.

Nicole: Okay.

Sarah: And, you know, nicole, I know that I’m the one that forced you to keep this huge secret from eric in the first place. Because, you know, when I found out that I was pregnant, you guys were already together. And I–I don’t want anyone to be with me out of obligation. And so then, xander offered to say that he was the father and–and whe– when I was sick– you did the right thing. You know, you risked your relationship and your happiness for my daughter’s well-being. And that’s a really amazing thing that you did.

Nicole: Wow, I–I– I don’t know what to say.

Sarah: And–and since eric is here, I’m guessing that he understood, which just so great. And I’m fine, as you can see, so I just–I would really like to take my baby home. So where are they?

Nicole: Sarah, uh–

Sarah: Is mickey napping? Oh. I think eric’s getting her up. Eric?

[Giggles]

Rafe: Hey.

[Dramatic music]

Sarah: Ah, hi, rafe. What are you, um– oh, my god. Are you cheating on eric?

Nicole: No, I–no, I’m not.

Sarah: Then–then why is he here?

Nicole: Sarah, honey, look. You–you don’t understand.

Sarah: Yeah, and I–I don’t– I don’t think that I want to. I just–I just need to get mickey.

Rafe: I’m sorry, did you say mickey?

Sarah: My daughter. Why are you looking at me like that?

Rafe: Um–

Nicole: Sarah, mickey is– not–not here.

Sarah: What? Why?

Nicole: Because eric and I split up.

Eric: Admit it. You lied to sarah because you’re a selfish coward.

Xander: I protected sarah. She’s been through enough, eric. She was drugged, kidnapped, held captive on some godforsaken island. Then she comes home, only to be drugged all over again.

Eric: And that justifies you deceiving her about her own child?

Xander: You know what it did to sarah the last time she found out about mickey. I couldn’t–I couldn’t put her through all that again right now. I–surely you understand that.

Eric: You know what I understand? I understand wanting to protect somebody from needlessly suffering. But the only one you were trying to prevent from suffering is you.

Xander: Are you gonna help sarah or not?

Eric: Maggie cannot be okay with this.

Xander: Oh, she’s not. She’s very clear that we have to tell sarah the truth. And I will.

Eric: You’re gonna tell her the truth today.

Xander: Why?

Eric: I don’t know. Maybe because sarah’s gonna notice when no one brings the baby home?

Xander: Well, I might have a fix for that.

Chanel: How you doing, mama?

Paulina: You know, not exactly the ritz, but I’ve slept in worse places. What’d you bring me?

Chanel: I thought you could use some comfort food.

Paulina: [Chuckles] Ooh, muffins, scones. Alice’s famous donuts. I don’t see any bear claws.

Chanel: Oh, sorry, I gave them to julie. She was going to see eli.

Paulina: Oh, well, I hope he will enjoy them. And I will enjoy this–ooh, this chocolate croissant. Mm-mm. Ooh. Split it with me?

Chanel: I’m–I’m not hungry.

Paulina: Just one bite.

Chanel: Mama, no. We need to talk.

Paulina: Mm-mm. Oh, the color, the flake. Mm, girl, you got– you got some serious skills.

Chanel: Mama–

Paulina: Mm. Uh! You know what, chanel, I think you need to think about opening a second store. I mean, really. I’m serious, chanel. I’ve never tasted a more delicious croissant.

Chanel: Okay, could you put that down for a minute?

Paulina: Mm-mm, I cannot. I cannot. Ooh, ooh, mm. Ooh, I’ve been transported to my favorite patisserie in paris. Mmm. Ooh la la. It’s so–

Chanel: Mother.

Paulina: It’s so buttery, so rich.

Chanel: Mother, would you please stop talking about the damn pastry?

Lani: What are you doing?

Eli: I’m coming to find you.

Lani: At the police station?

Eli: I need to talk to you.

Lani: No, you need to get back in that bed, eli. You are nowhere near ready to leave the hospital.

Eli: You sound like my grandmother.

Lani: Yeah, well, julie is a very smart woman who loves you just as much as I do. And we waited so long for you to wake up. Okay? So don’t push it.

Eli: All right. I’m sorry.

Lani: Well, I’m here now. You wanna tell me what is so important?

Eli: It’s about paulina.

Lani: What about her?

Eli: I’m not so sure she’s guilty.

Julie: Eli hasn’t gone back to work, has he?

Abe: Oh, heavens, no.

Julie: Well then, why is he racing out of here?

Abe: He’s concerned about this situation with lani.

Julie: Oh. Because paulina shot tr coates?

Abe: Right. Yeah.

Julie: Well, I’ll tell anybody that listens, paulina deserves a parade, not prison time.

Abe: I know you feel strongly about this.

Julie: Well, of course I do. The bastard nearly killed my grandson and you. And lani. [Sighs] He had to be stopped. If paulina hadn’t taken that gun and blown him away–

Abe: That–that’s not what happened. No matter who you are,

Eric: Why do I have a feeling I’m not gonna like this “fix” of yours?

Xander: Well, at least hear me out. I’ll just tell sarah that you and nicole went off on a little holiday and took the baby with you. And while you’re “away,” that’ll buy me time to break the news to her.

Eric: Nicole and I are–

Xander: Sarah thinks you’re still together. She was stranded on fantasy island when everything– hit the fan. What matters is she won’t be suspicious.

Eric: Xander, nicole and i are divorced. She’s moved on with rafe.

Xander: So you pretend.

Eric: You mean lie?

Xander: It’s not like you’ll be hurting anyone. In fact, you’ll be doing a good deed for sarah. Will you–will you do it?

[Cell phone ringing] Hold that thought. Maggie? Maggie, is everything okay? What do you mean sarah’s gone? She must be looking for mickey.

Eric: Wait, xander! Hey, where are you going?

[Sighs]

Sarah: You and eric split up?

Nicole: A while ago.

Sarah: What happened? Oh, no. When I got sick, you told him the truth, and he didn’t understand. He broke things off?

Nicole: No. No. Sarah, it’s not that. Uh, it’s complicated.

Sarah: Um, you know what? It–it doesn’t matter. I just need to find eric and get my baby, so– um, thank you, nicole.

Nicole: Um, okay, sarah? Sarah, before–oh.

Rafe: Wow.

Julie: What do you mean, that’s not what happened? Tr attacked you. And then he turned on paulina and attacked her when lani came in. And to save all the people that she loved, paulina shot him.

Abe: Tr is– well, there was obviously no love lost between me and tr. He was–he was obviously just a horrible man. But I think that he convinced himself that he cared for lani. She was his daughter. I don’t think he would have killed her. He loved her.

Julie: Please. If he loved her that much, abe, he wouldn’t have shot her husband.

Abe: You’re probably right.

Julie: Of course I’m right. Tr only cared about his own skin. And paulina knew it. And so, she shot him. That makes her a hero to me.

Paulina: What’s gotten into you?

Chanel: Me? You’re the one sitting here going on about pastries like we’re lounging by your pool in miami instead of sitting here at the police station.

Paulina: Well, chanel, what would you have me do? Just wring my hands and wallow in misery?

Chanel: No, but taking this seriously might be a good idea. You do know why you’re here, right?

Paulina: My lawyers are taking care of everything. With what I’m paying them, they’d better.

Chanel: Okay, I’m sure you’ve got a great legal team, but– but that doesn’t mean you’re gonna walk away from this. It’s not like you’re innocent.

Paulina: Chanel, you’re worrying over nothing. Now, at worst, I’ll just get a slap on the wrist.

Chanel: And what if you don’t? What if they–what if they put you away for years? Mama–mama, I’m scared. I just–I don’t know what I’ll do if I lose you.

Lani: You don’t think paulina is guilty? Why would you say that?

Eli: A few things.

Lani: Such as?

Eli: When you first told me about the shooting you said that “paulina said that she shot tr.”

Lani: She did.

Eli: That phrasing.

Lani: About what?

Eli: I mean, lani, don’t– don’t you think that’s kind of strange? I mean, why would you put it that way if you were there? You witnessed the shooting. I mean, why wouldn’t you just say, “paulina shot tr”?

Lani: I was upset. I had just– well, I had just saw my–my biological father get murdered. So I–I guess I wasn’t forming perfect sentences. Is there anything else that you want to grill me on, detective?

Eli: We can talk about it later.

Lani: No. We can do it right now. I’m ready. Next question.

Eli: Okay. Tr was shot with your service weapon. It was your gun.

Lani: I know. I holstered it so I could arrest ray. And then paulina grabbed it. That’s all.

Eli: Okay, but I just finished talking to your dad. He said that after tr hit him and he went down, that he thought he heard paulina say, “what have you done?” Why do you think she would say that?

Lani: How should I know, eli?

Eli: Maybe because she was talking to you. Maybe she was asking you that question. Because you shot tr. My moderate to severe plaque psoriasis…

[Knocking on door]

Nicole: Okay. Okay.

Xander: Where’s sarah?

Nicole: Hello to you too.

Xander: Damn it, nicole. Where is sarah?

Rafe: Watch your tone.

Xander: I don’t have time for pleasantries. Is sarah here or not?

Nicole: She left. She went to find her baby. Her baby that died years ago. Care to explain what that’s about?

Eric: Sarah.

Sarah: Hey.

Eric: So nice to see you.

Sarah: You too.

Eric: How are you feeling?

Sarah: Ah, you mean since kristen shot me up with some crazy drug? Uh, great, actually.

Eric: I’m happy to hear that.

Sarah: Yeah.

Eric: I–I’m–I’m sorry for everything you went through.

Sarah: Thank you. Um, I don’t remember much of it, to be honest with you, which is probably a good thing.

Eric: Right. Yeah. Right.

Sarah: But anyway, I’m– I’m fine. I’m out of the hospital. And I–I feel like my old self and fully capable of being a good parent to my child– our child. I know that nicole told you the truth about mickey. God, you must hate me.

Eric: No. No. Not at all.

Sarah: Really?

Eric: Really. Really, sarah. I– I understand.

Sarah: That’s so kind of you. I wasn’t sure, because nicole said you guys had broken up.

Eric: Yeah. Yeah. It was a while ago. I mean, things are fine between us now and I’ve moved on. And so has she.

Sarah: Yes. With rafe. I–I just saw him, ’cause I– I went to nicole’s house because I thought mickey was there. Because I thought you were there, but anyway, eric, I–I am so desperate to hold our little girl. Could you please go get her?

Julie: So the night that all of this happened, I don’t suppose you even had a chance to tell paulina about your feelings?

Abe: [Chuckles] He knocked me out before I could.

Julie: So what are you doing lying here? You should be running over to that police station toot sweet.

Abe: I think paulina has a little more on her mind right now than my feelings.

Julie: What could be more important than telling her you want her back?

Abe: I just don’t think it’s the right time.

Julie: No. No. Don’t tell me you’ve changed your mind.

Abe: [Sighs]

Paulina: You’re not going to lose me, baby. It’s simply not going to happen.

Chanel: You don’t know that. When daddy died, you promised me that everything was gonna be okay, because I’d always have you.

Paulina: And I intend to keep that promise. I’m not going to leave you, no matter what.

Chanel: You might not have a choice. I ca–I can’t believe this is happening. You and I, we are finally in a good place after all these years of conflict and fighting. And I–I love being close to you, being able to see you whenever I want.

Paulina: That’s not going to change.

Chanel: I want to believe you. But after daddy, johnny, and allie–no one stays. No one–no one ever stays.

Paulina: I am not going to prison. Now, I have complete confidence in my lawyers, and I need you to have confidence in me. Now, if the worst happens– and–and it won’t, you won’t be alone. You’ll have big mama.

Chanel: Seriously?

Paulina: I know, I know, she’s getting older.

Chanel: It’s not that. She lives in miami.

Paulina: Well, you love miami.

Chanel: Yeah, but I’m not moving back there. I–I have a bakery now.

Paulina: Of course. Of course, I was just pointing out–you can always visit and you– you got family here too. Your sister and eli and your little niece and nephew. They’ll always be there for you.

Chanel: I know. I know, and I love them, but they’re–they’re just not–

Paulina: Th–not–not what?

Chanel: My mama.

Lani: You think I shot tr?

Eli: Lani, I don’t think anything. I’m just–I’m just asking.

Lani: Because of something my father may have heard while he was barely conscious?

Eli: And other reasons that I mentioned.

Lani: Wow. Hm. You are really interrogating me.

Eli: And you get why. Lani, you’re a cop. I know you understand.

Lani: I also didn’t realize that I was a suspect.

Eli: Baby, you still haven’t answered my question. No matter what, lani, I’m on your side. Baby, all I want to do is help you, but I can’t, unless I know exactly what’s going on. Baby, whatever it is– whatever it is, we’ll get through it together. I love you. But I got to know. You have to tell me. Who really shot tr?

Lani: It was me. Okay, snacks and popcorn are gonna be expensive.

[Soft dramatic music]

Lani: It all happened so fast. I walked into paulina’s apartment with my gun drawn. And I saw tr about to hit paulina. And my father was on the floor, bleeding. And I just thought all this pain–all this pain was caused by tr. And I wanted him to stop. And I wanted to be the one to stop him. So I did.

Eli: You pulled the trigger.

Lani: That wasn’t my intention. I went there to arrest him for what he did to you. And I–and I– and I killed him. I killed my own father.

Eli: That man is not your father, lani. Abe is your father, and you saved his life.

Lani: And I also shot an unarmed man. And I–I was–I was gonna take responsibility. I swear that I was and– but then steve johnson walked in, and then paulina just blurted out that she– that she shot tr. And I was in shock, so I just–I– I went along with it. But not anymore.

Eli: Not–wait, what do you mean?

Lani: That’s why I went to the police station, to tell paulina that I–I wasn’t gonna let her take the blame.

Eli: I’m sure she wasn’t trying to hear that.

Lani: No. Not at all. She–she said that if the truth comes out, that I will lose my career, my family, my whole life. And then she begged me– she begged me to let her do this for me.

Eli: She is your mother.

Lani: Exactly. Which is why I cannot let her go to prison, eli. She won’t listen to me, but maybe you–maybe– maybe you can help me convince her that–that– that she–she can’t do this, that this–this is crazy.

Eli: Maybe it’s not.

Abe: I haven’t changed my mind about paulina. But I think the timing is far from optimal.

Julie: I disagree.

Abe: So you think I should declare my love while she’s sitting in a jail cell?

Julie: Frankly, I can’t think of anything more romantic.

Abe: I appreciate the encouragement, julie. But I think it’s best if I wait.

Julie: Well, of course, I can’t make you do anything. But I wouldn’t wait too long, abraham. I really think this is exactly what paulina needs to hear. Something life affirming, something–something hopeful. Something she can hang on to.

Xander: [Sighs] Nicole, why would you tell sarah that you broke up with eric?

Nicole: Because it’s the truth.

Xander: Of all the thoughtless things you could’ve said.

Rafe: I said watch your tone.

Nicole: Rafe–

Rafe: No, I’m not gonna stand here and let him talk to you like that.

Xander: It’s okay. It’s okay. I can still–I can still save this. All you have to do is tell sarah that you and eric got back together.

Nicole: What?

Xander: Yeah, just explain that you realized you made a horrible mistake, and you decided to give it another go, and now you’re heading off on a belated honeymoon.

Nicole: So you want me and my ex-husband to pretend that we’re on vacation with his baby daughter, who died tragically years ago?

Xander: It’s perfect.

Nicole: It’s insane.

Xander: Nicole, would you be a team player for just once in your life?

Nicole: No! I am not doing it.

Xander: Oh, I see. This is payback. You’re still angry that I blew up your marriage to father sanctimonious. And now you want my plan to go bust.

Nicole: I am not doing it because it won’t help. It will only make things worse.

Xander: What are you talking about?

Nicole: The longer that you don’t come clean with sarah, the harder it will be to keep mickey’s death a secret.

Rafe: Yeah, that’s true.

Xander: No one asked you, mate.

Nicole: Look, xander, you have been down this road before. Every day that you try to keep this a secret, the more you will lose control. And you risk sarah finding out the truth from someone else. But if you go to her now, you can make sure she hears it in–in a caring, sensitive, loving way from you. Isn’t that what you want?

Sarah: Is mickey upstairs?

Eric: No.

Sarah: Is she with your mom? I can just go there.

Eric: No. No. No. She’s not with my mom. She’s not with my dad or my sister.

Sarah: Then where is she?

Eric: Sarah, let’s sit down.

Sarah: Why? What’s going on?

Eric: There’s something I need to tell you, and it won’t be easy to hear.

Sarah: Eric, you’re scaring me. Is it–is it about mickey?

Eric: It’s time that you know. Ubrelvy helps u fight migraine attacks.

Lani: You don’t think it’s crazy for paulina to go to prison for something that I did?

Eli: I think she has a point. Baby, you have a lot more to lose.

Lani: We’re police officers. We took an oath to uphold the law, to be accountable for our actions, eli. Integrity. Courage. Trust. Do those words not mean anything to you?

Eli: Yes, of course they do. But I also took a much more important oath to you, my wife, the mother of my children.

Lani: Ugh, eli —

Eli: Lani, I cannot let you go to prison. I need you. Baby, our kids need you. And if that wasn’t a clean shooting, you’re looking at hard time.

Lani: What are you saying?

Eli: I’m saying I think it would be better for everyone if you just let paulina take the fall.

Paulina: I know this is scary, but we’ve been through scary times before. We just need to remember how strong we are.

Chanel: I don’t feel very strong.

Paulina: Oh, but you are. That’s one of the things about you that I’m most proud of. Oh, chanel, come here. Come here. Come here, baby. Come here. Come on. Oh, honey. Oh. I got you. I got you. You’ve got me. And that’s never–that’s never gonna change. Now, and I promise you, I promise you, chanel, everything–everything’s gonna be–it’s gonna be just fine. Okay? Just fine. Just fine.

Rafe: Found it.

Nicole: Oh, yay. Henry will be so happy. We’ve been looking for that for weeks.

Rafe: Weeks?

Nicole: Yeah. Hey.

[Both laugh]

Rafe: You know, I thought that was really nice, what you said to xander, by the way. Encouraging him to tell the truth to sarah before she finds out from someone else.

Nicole: Yeah, well, I’ve kept a lot of secrets I wish I hadn’T. So I thought I’d help the guy out.

Rafe: Mm. Very generous, especially considering everything that he’s done to you.

Nicole: Hm. What, you think I’m a pushover, hernandez?

Rafe: Actually, I was thinking it’s just one more reason why I love you.

Nicole: Aww. Mm.

Sarah: [Sobbing]

Xander: Sarah. What’s going on?

Sarah: How could you?

Xander: Sarah, I was just– thanks a lot, mate.

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