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Now, if anyone here can show just cause as to why this couple should not be lawfully joined together, let him speak now or forever hold his peace.

I have something to say.

What is going on here?

Leo, what the hell are you doing?

Well, remember when I said Rafe might shoot the messenger? Let me take the hit.

Leo, this– your interrupting behavior is becoming a bad habit. First, at Jude’s christening, and now at this wedding.

I know. But this is important.

Oh, for god’s sake.

Commissioner Hunter, I know we don’t really know each other. Well, there was the whole Dimitri fiasco, of course. But there is something I need to tell you.

OK, what is it?

It’s nothing. Nothing.

Are you sure you don’t want me to–

Thank you for trying to protect me, but this is my secret to tell. Ladies and gentlemen, I have something to say. [suspenseful music]

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[siren wailing]

Well, thank you again for testifying. I’m sorry the trial got moved up so last minute.

Yeah, it’s fine.

Well, we would have been screwed if you and JJ hadn’t been able to take the stand.

Yeah, well, just doing my job.

Well, I appreciate that, especially since it meant you had to miss Jada and Rafe’s wedding. Do you think it’s still too late to go?

I’d show up in the middle of the ceremony? No, I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t appreciate that.

Yeah, probably not. Well, at least you got to celebrate Rafe at the bachelor party last night.

Yeah, yeah, although I could have done without Chanel throwing herself at me.

Chanel threw herself at you? What– oh, when you went to drive her home?

Well, I tracked her down a small bar and she was desperate for a friendly face.

Yeah, well, she was drunk and upset about Johnny.

Yeah, she was definitely both of those things.

So did you two–

No, Belle, we didn’t sleep together, unlike you and EJ. [tense music]

“Everything’s in place, Feniger. “The rest is up to you. Don’t screw this up.”

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Javi, my dear cousin, I am sure whatever wedding surprise you have in store, it can wait. [phone beeps] I swore I’d turned this damn thing off. Oh, my god.

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Rafe, what is it? Is everything OK?

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Whatever it is that you have to say, it’s going to have to wait, because I’ve got something to say now.

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Rafe, you’re scaring me. What is going on?

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I’m sorry, but I can’t marry you.

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[indistinct murmuring]

Excuse us. What do you mean, you can’t marry me? What are you talking about?

I can’t marry you because you’re not the woman who I thought you were.

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[soft orchestration]

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

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Rafe, what is this about?

So sorry to interrupt the ceremony, Paulina. I never wanted it to be like this.

I don’t understand. Why would you say that I’m not the woman that you thought I was? What does that even mean?

I hate that I have to do this right now.

What is he doing?

I have no idea.

The truth is, I’m still processing this all myself.

Processing what? Rafe, what is going on? What was in that text message that you got?

OK, you remember when I told you that EJ hired me to find Sloan Petersen?

Yeah, of course I do. You told me that EJ brought you on a case so that you can make extra money for a wedding surprise.

Yeah, and that part was true. But the other part about the case, I was lying about that. [tense music]

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Shawn, what happened with EJ, it shouldn’t have happened. It was a– a mistake.

Hey, look. You and I are divorced. How you spend your time and who you spend it with is your business. I– I never should have brought it up.

Except you did. So it kind of seems like you’re upset about it.

OK, yeah, yeah. Yeah, I am. I am, because I just– I don’t know. I thought you had better taste.

Better taste?

Belle, the guy is scum. I mean, he always has been.

OK, so what, we’re going to start rating each other’s sexual partners now? EJ and I don’t have a relationship, OK? It was a one-time thing, and it’s over.

OK, fine. Fine. And I meant what I said, all right? It’s your business.

Yeah, except it kind of seems like you have more you’d like to say.

No. No, actually. No.

Go ahead, Shawn. Go ahead and say it. There’s really no reason to pull any punches now.

Well, as someone who’s had a run-in with addiction, I’ve become very– very attuned to when someone’s lying.

So what, think I’m lying to you about EJ?

No, Belle, I think you’re lying to yourself.

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“Don’t mess this up for me, Feniger. Stick to the script and drop the hammer on Jada Hunter.”

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What is on your phone?

It’s about the case.

The case that you told me you were just lying about? Was EJ your client or wasn’t he?

EJ was my client. But the case– the case was about someone else, not Sloan Petersen.

Who?

You.

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What do you mean, the case was about me? Why would EJ hire you to investigate me?

Rafe would never go behind Jada’s back. Right? What? Is there something you two aren’t telling me?

No, we don’t know anything about this.

EJ came to me with a request– I dig up dirt on you.

What?

He blamed you for costing him the DA job, and he was desperate to prove that you weren’t as clean as you seemed.

What kind of dirt was he looking for?

Didn’t matter. Anything I could find.

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OK. So EJ was upset that I got him fired.

Yeah. He was convinced that you were the one who talked Paulina into replacing him with Belle. So he figured if I could find something and then he could leverage that, he could maybe get his job back.

OK, so that explains why he came to you. But what I don’t understand is, why would you want to help him?

Yeah.

“Don’t forget to act like it’s killing you. “You’re the tormented groom with a broken heart that needs to play to the back row.” [door slams]

EJ.

Belle. I didn’t think I’d be seeing you again today.

Well, I just came from court.

Oh. Did you win the case? Yes. As a matter of fact, I did.

Let me guess. You’ve come to gloat?

No. I came here because Shawn was a witness, and I’m just– I’m just agitated.

Well, I can see that.

Yeah, well, he gave me an earful about you.

I’m sure he did.

Yeah, you know, it just wasn’t supposed to go like this.

I can understand why you felt uncomfortable seeing him.

[chuckles] Yeah. You mean because he– he walked in on you trying to sneak out of my mom’s house this morning?

It was a tad awkward.

Yeah, just a tad.

[chuckles] So have you come for an apology, or–

What? No. I came here to talk about how we’re going to handle our relationship going forward. [tense music]

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What the heck is this?

Rafe, answer me. Why would you ever agree to dig up dirt on me, for EJ DiMera of all people?

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Will you stop looking at that phone and answer me?

She deserves an answer, Rafe.

Yeah, you’re right, Paulina. She does. OK? I agreed to do it because I figured it’d be easy money.

Excuse me?

EJ was offering me a boatload of cash to find something on you. I was sure that there would be nothing. Right? So he’s going to pay me a ton of cash. I’m going to do a little research. Then I’m going to come back to EJ and ruin his day because I’m going to tell him you’re clean. And we’ll have a ton of money for the wedding, for the honeymoon. And EJ is going to be a big loser. It’s a win-win for us, right?

OK, so what’s the problem with that?

Yeah, well, the problem is, is that I found something.

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You found something?

Yes.

That’s impossible, Rafe. What could you have possibly found on Jada?

He can’t have found a damn thing. Commissioner Hunter has been nothing but an upstanding citizen and a diligent officer of the law. She would never knowingly committed an infraction, much less one that’s going to qualify as dirt.

I hear you. And I didn’t want to believe it, either. But it’s all right here.

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What do you mean by “handle our relationship”?

We don’t have a relationship, EJ.

You’re the one who used the word.

No, I didn’t– I didn’t mean “relationship” relationship. I meant, like, ugh! It’s– it was never in the plan to have my newly ex-husband discover that you and I spent the night together.

An unfortunate consequence of an otherwise pleasant evening. Look, Shawn is a grown man. I can’t imagine he expected you to join a nunnery after the divorce went through. But he is going to have to deal with you having a life apart from him.

Well, he’s not the only one who’s going to have to deal with that.

Who else?

You know who else. My mother.

So you’re worried she’s going to shout it from the town square. Come on. She’s a psychiatrist.

I am just saying it’s out there now. And the more people who know about it–

The more likely your sister is going to find out about it.

Yes. And then it’s only a matter of time before Hurricane Sami comes blowing into town.

Samantha does tend to bluster and cause catastrophic damage. But we’ve discussed this, Belle. Worrying about her finding out what happened between us is a total waste of energy.

Well, you didn’t seem to think that way last time.

And I’m over that now, as I thought I’ve made it clear. Look, I’m not going to live in fear of her anymore. Are you?

No, of course not. I’m just– I think that we should be prepared, because you never know what she might do.

So did you just come all this way to talk strategy about Samantha, or was there something else on your mind? [jazzy music]

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What do you have on there? Let me see it.

Jada.

Just tell me what you found.

OK. Look, I talked to one of the detectives on the force, a friend of mine who owed me a favor. And I asked him to take a cursory look at your case files.

Which detective?

Well, I’m not going to tell you that. OK? I– I told him that I needed to show proof to my client, when we looked at your files, that everything looked ordinary.

So this person went through my files?

Yeah, he agreed to look at them. But again, again, I was not expecting to find anything. OK? And then with the wedding and the bachelor party– the whole thing is– it– it had completely slipped my mind until–

Until you got that text.

Yeah. Until I was standing up there at the altar ready to marry the woman I loved. Then I got the alert on my phone and–

And– and what? What?

And he told me that when he looked at the files, there were some disturbing discrepancies, instances where rules were bent or broken.

That’s not possible.

What kind of rules are we talking about here, Rafe? How many?

None, Paulina, I promise you. I don’t know what Rafe is talking about right now.

Well, I’m afraid it’s all here, a very disturbing trail of lies and corruption.

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What other reason would I have for coming over here?

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I don’t know. You tell me.

Uh, whatever you’re thinking, you can forget it.

Who said I’m thinking anything? I mean, if you ask me, thinking is overrated.

Well, just so we’re clear, whatever happened last night is never happening again.

Good to know.

It was a– a drunken mistake.

I was sober, but I hear you.

[scoffs] I am the district attorney. OK? I have to carry myself a certain way, and I have to make good choices.

Choices are important.

So I’m leaving.

Bye. Go. Go on.

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And if it were one case, I might have been able to write it off as simple mistake, an oversight, even one bad decision. But for what the detective uncovered, it’s a pattern.

No, no, no. This is all one big mistake.

Yeah. I wish to God it were. But from what my friend says, he’s compiled an entire dossier of all the questionable things that you’ve done.

Dossier?

Yes. With all the evidence against you.

OK, well, let’s see it. I’ll respond to each and every allegation. I have nothing to hide. So let me see it. Where’s it at?

I have it right here. [tense music]

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Shawn, what are you doing here? I thought you got called to court.

Yeah, I was in court. Then I went back to the station, and I found this on my desk. But listen, right now is not the time to discuss this.

What is it?

It’s a dossier.

The detective must have left it for you.

You’ve looked at it?

It’s several case files from when Rafe was in the hospital and Jada was acting as commissioner.

And did you see who put them on your desk?

No.

What do the files say?

I haven’t had the chance to look over them in detail, but I did notice some– some highlighted events, issues with certain timelines, evidence, and– and even warrants.

No, that’s–

What does that mean?

Look these– these files seem to show that Acting Commissioner Hunter was– was rogue during all these investigations.

No. No, no. That’s not true. I always follow the letter of the law.

Well, these documents seem to show that there was a history of skirting the rules to ensure conviction, maybe just to, I don’t know, boost the department’s clearance.

No, no, I would never do that.

You were under a lot of pressure. You didn’t even know if I was going to live, if I was going to wake up. And you had to prove to Mayor Price and to the whole town that you were capable of handling it.

I was capable, and I still am. I would never do anything underhanded, I swear.

Well, unfortunately, that’s not how it looks.

Let me see those files.

Actually, I think that I should take those.

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We shouldn’t be doing this.

Shouldn’t we?

It was a mistake. I just got a divorce.

Belle, you are divorced, which means you are free to do whatever you want. But if you truly don’t want this, then you should leave before it goes any further. But if you do, I propose we take this upstairs.

Well, let’s go before I change my mind.

Mm-hmm.

Oop, OK.

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Paulina, come on. You don’t believe that any of this is true, do you?

Jada, you know how much I’ve always respected you. I made you commissioner because I believed in you. But from here on out, we’re going to have to progress in a transparent manner.

I can’t believe you are doing this to me.

I’m so sorry, Jada. You have to know how much this hurts me.

Then why the hell are you doing it?

I told you. I told you when I accepted the job offer from EJ, I was so sure about you. I was so sure about you I would have bet my life I wasn’t going to find any dirt.

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But now, the evidence seems– seems pretty clear-cut. So I think it’s best we don’t get married– at least, not while you’re under investigation.

Investigation?

I hate to say it, but I believe– I believe that Rafe is right. Now, as mayor, I can’t be affiliated with any kind of wrongdoing. And I can’t, in good conscience, perform this ceremony, not– at least not until we get to the bottom of the situation.

This is crazy. None of this is true. It’s not true.

I wish that were the case.

I wish I’d never found any of this.

Jada, let’s– let’s just hope. Let’s just hope that this is nothing but a terrible misunderstanding.

No, this is not a misunderstanding. This is a lie. It’s a lie. It’s one big, ugly lie. Shawn, come on. I mean, how can you not see through this? You don’t even know who left this file on your desk.

Jada–

Detective Brady, would you please, please take Commissioner Hunter to the station for questioning?

Wait, questioning? What, right now?

Is this really necessary?

Yeah. Couldn’t this wait? I mean, she’s still in her wedding dress, for god’s sake.

The sooner we go through the process, the better it will be. Detective Brady.

Jada, I’m sorry. ** * [sultry music]

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I can’t believe Rafe let that happen. I can’t believe Shawn and Paulina let that happen. I should go down to the station and try to–

No, no, no. There’s nothing you can do down there, Stephanie. No.

I can support my friend. I can deal with the press.

I trust Shawn and Paulina to keep this quiet. Look, I know you feel terrible.

I feel so terrible. Jada was basically arrested at her own wedding.

No, she wasn’t arrested.

It was just as humiliating. Dad, you know she didn’t do those things that they’re saying. I don’t care what’s in that dossier.

Well, I agree with you. I mean, everything that Jada has ever shown us is that she’s a good and decent person. I– I really can’t imagine that she would break the law to prove herself as a commissioner.

She wouldn’t. And that’s why we need to strategize.

You mean you want to help her?

Of course. First, we need to know what Rafe found and what evidence they have against her.

And then maybe we can prove that this was just a huge misunderstanding, right?

Let’s hope so.

It has to be. There’s no other way to explain it.

We’ll do everything we can to make things better for her. I promise.

You know the worst part of it? Her fiancé did this to her. What is wrong with him?

Rafe, why did you do this?

I had no choice.

Sure you did. You didn’t have to get involved with EJ in the first place. And I don’t understand why the hell you did, which is why we’re going home to talk about this right now.

Yeah, I’m not doing that.

What do you mean?

I mean, after the day that I have had, I am not going home to answer a bunch of questions.

Oh, so you’re not in the mood?

Please, Gabi. Please. All right? I know it looks like I’m the bad guy here, but I’m just trying to do the right thing. OK? I just– I just need to think.

Fine. But we will talk about this later.

OK. [somber music]

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My god. I can’t believe this happened. My wedding is ruined.

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You OK?

No. No, I’m not OK. OK? I just found out that my bride is completely corrupt. I thought, morally, she was a great person, but it turns out she’s doing all this shady stuff behind my back.

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You know, I– I got to say, Rafe, that you’re not in any position to judge.

Excuse me?

Oh, come on. Let’s not pretend that you haven’t made some mistakes of your own.

What are you talking about?

You know what I’m talking about. What you did with the stripper?

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Paulina, this is insane. I mean, you can’t possibly believe that whatever is in those files are true.

I don’t know, Jada. I really don’t know.

But you know me. Am I the kind of person who’s going to play fast and loose with the law just to look good as a commissioner? Is that what you think of me?

Of course not.

You were with me the whole time when Rafe was in a coma. And you– and you saw that I was struggling to keep the department on track.

I remember how difficult it was for you. But maybe it was those struggles that led you to cut corners.

No. I didn’t, and I wouldn’t. My focus was on carrying Rafe’s legacy on as commissioner. I spent every spare minute I had at his bedside. I was afraid that he wasn’t even going to wake up.

Well, thank god. He did.

But how could he do that? How could he dig up dirt on me? How could he tell me that he loved me in one breath and at the same time try to find something that would hurt me?

He did say that he only took the case because he thought he would find nothing.

Still, my fiancé was looking for dirt in my past.

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Why? Why would he do that in the first place?

Ah, see, I almost forgot. Before I exposed Jada, you were about to tell everyone what you saw in my hotel room, weren’t you?

Look, look, look. Don’t blame Javi. I’m the one who stood up first.

Oh, yeah. I remember. Why would you tell this creep? Talk about a rat. And what happened to guy code, huh? “What happens at the bachelor party stays at the bachelor party”?

First of all, the party was over. I had to tell someone. It was eating me up.

All right, whatever. You know what? It doesn’t matter now anyway, because my wedding is in the shambles, and the love of my life just cheated her way into my job. So if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to go figure out what I’m going to do with the rest of my life. [somber music]

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I can’t believe that just went down.

Tell me about it. I thought I had a lock on the craziest wedding interruption in this town, but that– that just blew it out of the water.

OK. So what do we do now?

What do we do?

Yeah. Do we still tell Jada that Rafe cheated on her? I mean, we did decide that it was the right thing to do.

True, but–

But what?

Well, you wanted Jada to know the truth before she committed herself to Rafe for life. Doesn’t look like they’re getting married anytime soon. And considering that Rafe betrayed her twice in the last 24 hours, I think the commissioner dodged a bullet.

Yeah, you’re right. If we tell Jada now, we’ll just be kicking her when she’s down. And she’s got enough problems as it is.

Take Jada into the interrogation room. And the two of you just go over all this piece by piece.

I’m really sorry to do this.

Me too.

Do you want to wait for your lawyer or a union rep?

Let’s just get this over with. My fiancé just tore me apart at what was supposed to be our wedding. It’s not like this day can get any worse.

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I just don’t get it. I mean, I thought Rafe was a really good guy, and then he does this.

I know.

He goes after the woman he claims he loves in such a cruel way?

Well, he has been making some very questionable choices lately.

Yeah, I have to say, I couldn’t imagine this in a million years. It really is unbelievable.

It’s more than unbelievable. It’s insane.

We know Jada. She is one of the most moral, ethical people I’ve ever met.

That’s why we need to consider the source.

You mean that detective friend of Rafe’s?

No, I’m talking about where this case originated. This has EJ DiMera’s filthy fingerprints all over it.

So do you still think this was a mistake?

[chuckles] My brain’s not really in thinking mode right now.

[laughs] Good. Good. As I said, thinking is overrated.

No argument here.

Ohh. [phone beeps]

Hold that thought.

No. You’re not going to answer your phone right now.

Sorry. Sorry, I’ve just been dealing with some staffing issues here at the house.

Good news?

Very.

[sighs] [phone beeps]

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Transcript provided by Suzanne and Thane

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[soft music]

Ah.

Oh–oh, my.

[laughs]

Lordy, Lordy, Lordy. You look so beautiful.

Oh, well, you are not bad yourself.

Oh, is that right?

Yes. Mm! You know, I really wanted to break out and go to Jada’s bachelorette party, but I got stuck in the ICU all night. I mean, do you see the bags?

Oh.

What? Bags?

Yes, these bags under my eyes. You know, if I was traveling today, they would make me check them.

Baby, don’t check those bags. They’re beautiful, just like the rest of you. All you have to worry about today is that you don’t upstage the bride. [cell phone ringing] – It’s Rafe.

Ah, see? Told you he didn’t let you down. [cell phone rings]

Hello?

Hey, baby. Sorry I didn’t hit you sooner.

Oh, it didn’t even cross my mind.

Well, I just wanted one last call with my gorgeous fiancée before she becomes my wife.

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I was just telling Dr. Evans– I mean my best friend, Marlena– how happy we are.

No, I’m mad at you.

Me? What? Why?

Because you ruined Jada and Rafa’s wedding.

What are you talking about? Look, I have been blamed for many things, but how did I ruin a wedding that hasn’t even happened yet?

Well, it might not ever happen because… last night Rafa cheated on Jada. [ominous music]

I’m so glad you called. You know, when I didn’t hear from you this morning, I started getting a little paranoid. Thought maybe you were getting cold feet.

Cold feet? [scoffs] No way, baby. My feet are so damn hot, you could fry an egg on them. But listen, listen, all right? There is nothing that can stop me from making you my bride today. [dramatic music]

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There’s not going to be a wedding, you son of a bitch. It’s been fun, but it’s over now. [soft orchestration]

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

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So how was the bachelor party?

Well, I hope you have some of those, uh, hangover remedies in your bag because I think some of the dudes are gonna need ’em today.

Wow. That good, huh?

Ah, I wouldn’t exactly say “good,” uh, at least not for me.

What? Why?

Well, I found out that, uh, Rafe took a case working for EJ DiMera and decided not to tell me about it.

I thought he and EJ hated each other.

They do, but that obviously didn’t stop Rafe from taking the job.

What sort of case are they working on?

Well, Rafe claims that EJ hired him to track down Sloan Peterson.

What do you mean by “claims”?

Well, a couple of weeks ago, Rafe told Jada that I sent him out of town on a case, which I did not do.

What do you think’s going on?

I don’t know, but I didn’t think last night was the night to get into it with him. But I’ll tell you something– after the honeymoon, Rafe and I are going to have a little tête-à-tête about our working relationship. [dramatic music]

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Come on. That’s crazy. Rafe is head over heels in love with Jada. I can’t believe he would cheat on her.

Well, he did, with a complete stranger.

Okay, okay. I’m sure that everyone had a lot to drink. Are you sure you didn’t see him just with a very attractive mannequin?

No, it was with a human being, if you want to call her that. It was with the stripper. No, excuse me, the exotic dancer that you hired for the bachelor party.

No, no. Sally would never do that. She and I go way back. We did this off-Broadway– well, it was an off-off-off-Broadway play together about the rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Obviously, I played Joan, and Sally… Well, frankly, she never got it. She never got it. All of that is to say, Rafe is not her type. Men are not her type.

Okay, well, that Sally must have called in sick, because that skank– her name was Savannah.

Oh, God, no. They sent Savannah? She would sleep with a lamppost. In fact, last year she did sleep–

Leo, I don’t care about the stripper or the lamppost. I care about my cousin, and I care about Jada. I mean, how could he do this to her? I-I don’t understand. This isn’t the Rafa I know… at all.

Yeah, well, you know what I was thinking? I know it’s last-minute, but I was thinking that maybe we could do one of those, uh, you know, photo-booth setups. Yeah, maybe we’ll get one that looks like, uh– you know, it looks like one of those old VW campers or something.

That sounds fun, but Javi did pretty much all the planning, uh, since work has been so crazy these past couple of weeks. I am beyond grateful to him. But I have a feeling that we’re in for a few surprises.

Yeah. Well, uh, what’s a wedding without a few surprises, huh?

And speaking of which, have I got a surprise for you, birthday boy.

Well, I can’t wait to see it.

I love you so much, Rafe.

Right back at you, babe.

[chuckles] See you soon, husband-to-be. [cell phone beeps]

Well?

Well, he sounded upbeat… like he, you know, can’t wait to marry me.

See? I told you– nothing to worry about.

[chuckles] [sighs]

Hello? Where’s Harold? Hello? Buongiorno! Buenos días. Anyone? It’s Rita Lesley! This would have never happened when you were alive, sir. There’d always be someone here to greet a guest. My, how times have changed. [dramatic music]

What the–

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You know… [scoffs] Rafe is such a man of his word. He’s trustworthy. I mean, there must be a rational explanation for him to go behind your back.

To take a case working for EJ DiMera? I sure as hell hope so.

Yeah, so do I.

[sighs] Listen, uh, don’t say anything to Jada about this. This is her day. I want it to go off without a hitch.

Absolutely. I will not say a word. Mm.

Right. [soft music] Uh… I sure wish Marcus was here to see his little girl today.

Me too. I would love to see him give her away, wouldn’t you?

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But I know that he would be so grateful that you are stepping into his shoes.

He would.

I love you, Steve Johnson.

I love you, too, baby.

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Get a room, you two.

[chuckles]

[chuckles]

Javi, I am so sorry. Who’d have thought, right? Like, Rafe is so straight, in every sense of the word.

I know, he is.

Like, he’s the kind of person who would say something like, “Everybody ready to rock and roll?” before leaving a restaurant. Like, I would bet he has the full “Band of Brothers” DVD set. He’s that kind of straight.

[laughs] Yeah, he is. And he pulls out these “Wedding Crasher” quotes from time to time. And then I think to myself, imagine being this into women.

Okay, so do you think that maybe you might have caught my case of “jumping to the wrong conclusion” syndrome? Because it is very contagious, and I was sneezing earlier.

No, no, no. I am sure. I walked in on them in his hotel room. She was wearing nothing but a towel.

Maybe her shower wasn’t working.

Rafa admitted it, Leo. He slept with her! And then he begged me, pleaded with me not to say anything to Jada. How am I supposed to keep this a secret from her?

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[voice breaking] Mom, believe me, I would give anything to have you here today. And Dad, too, of course. [sniffles] Yeah, yeah. No, we’ll send you lots of pictures. I promise. Listen, you just focus on getting better, okay?

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I love you, too, Mom… so much. Bye. [cell phone beeps] Ah, I can’t cry anymore. Thank you.

Yeah. How’s your mom?

Uh… she’s okay. She has a really bad flu– like, shivers, 104 fever. But I’m just–I’m really glad that she didn’t try to fly out tonight, even though I really– I really wish she’d be here.

I know.

Yeah. [sniffles] [sighs] You know, she wasn’t at my, uh, first wedding either, obviously, since me and Bobby eloped. But, you know, I-I-I didn’t get at all emotional… actually. That should have been the first clue that something was off… more than off, given that I thought the man I was marrying was someone completely different altogether. – Commissioner Hernandez– I mean, former Commissioner Hernandez.

Yeah, who are you?

What in the world? I’m Rita Lesley, executive assistant at DiMera Enterprises.

Okay, do you have a phone? I need to call the police.

The police? Why? What’s going on? And what were you doing coming out of the walls?

EJ, EJ DiMera– he’s been holding me hostage.

What? Why would Mr. DiMera do that?

This guy Arnold Feniger– he has been posing as me.

Posing as you?

Yes. Yes. And my fiancée, she is about to get married right now, today. I need to stop this.

Oh, well, my goodness, of course. I-I have a phone in here somewhere. [dramatic music]

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[exhales deeply]

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[cell phone ringing]

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[line trilling]

Come on, come on, come on. [line beeps] EJ, hey, it’s Arnold. Listen, man, I need to hear from you to get my final marching orders. I thought I was going to hear from you, like, um… yeah, like, an hour ago, man. Yeah. Call me. [cell phone beeps] [knock at door] Hmm, must be him. About time, EJ–

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Hairspray, pepper spray– dangerous world out there– movie ticket… [chuckles] Oh, a coupon! Oh, dear, expired.

Please, can you hurry? I think I’m about to pass out.

You know what they say. Patience is a– Aha! Got it.

What is that? That’s not a phone.

No, it’s not. It’s a Taser. [Taser clicking]

[groaning, screams]

I’m sorry. We didn’t know you were there.

Oh, I jest, you two. I am all for PDAs for people in love, like you two.

[giggles] Well, speaking of people in love, where’s Abe?

Oh, well, he and Kate– they got stuck at the office. Oh, and, you know, they fell behind in taping because of Bonnie’s hapless fall down that elevator shaft. Oh, and God forbid that you fall behind in production.

Right. Right. I’m just so glad I didn’t have to tape today.

Oh, yes. I heard about that new role of yours, Kassandra. [laughs] Congratulations.

Ah, thank you, but I am just filling in.

Oh, still, still, Abe is, oh, so grateful that you agreed to step in while Bonnie’s convalescing.

Well, he’s a very hard person to say no to.

Oh, don’t I know it. You know that man almost got me to go skydiving with him once, until I got a hold of some video online. I watched it. I said, oh, hell, no.

Yeah, yeah, no skydiving for me either, absolutely.

Well, since you’re flying solo tonight, Paulina, why don’t you sit with us?

Oh, that’s mighty kind of you, but I’ll be standing. I’m the officiant.

Oh.

Oh, right. We should have realized.

Mm-hmm. All these directions from Mr. Javier Hernandez– micromanaging wedding planner. Oh! Hoo! Say this. Oh, don’t say that. Stand here. Stand there. Yeah, right there, right there. [laughter] Oh, and shoulders up– posture, posture, posture. Posture is very important, Mayor Price. Oh, you’d think that man was trying to get his own reality show. Oh, but you know what? Rafe and Jada– they are going to get hitched without a single hitch. [soft music]

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How are you supposed to keep this secret from her? Well, you could just never, ever, ever tell her. I’ve done that a lot in my life, and, yes, it causes crippling anxiety and nightmares, but it beats having to see the deeply sorrowful and/or hopping-mad expression on somebody’s face.

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Okay, maybe you don’t want to live that way. So does this mean you are going to tell Jada about what you saw?

Like, how can I? Rafa gave me this whole bro-code speech and then proceeded to lay this huge guilt trip on me. So… I agreed to keep quiet.

But what? Now you’re not so sure?

I mean, don’t you think Jada has a right to know? She’s about to marry this man. She’s wearing my mom’s engagement ring. Mami would be turning in her grave if she knew what Rafa had done. On the other hand…

On the other hand, what?

Family was everything to her. Rafa’s my flesh and blood. I-I planned the wedding, the whole thing. A-and so, what, I’m just going to destroy it? How can I do that?

Jada? Is everything okay in there?

Yeah, I’ll be right out.

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Oh, my God. You are stunning.

Thank you. You know, it’s not really my usual style.

Oh, who’s ever style it is, honey, you are… stunning.

[chuckles]

Oh, my God, Jada, you are every bit the queen that you are in this dress. Believe me–Rafe is not even going to know what hit him. [ominous music]

Rita? Whoa.

Mr. DiMera.

What on earth happened here?

Let me just start by saying that I’ve just come from the police station, and I’ve brought with me that information you requested on Jada Hunter.

That’s great, but what the hell happened here?

Well, I was looking for you, and Mr. Hernandez came staggering out of that door. He told me you had kidnapped him, were holding him prisoner in the basement. Then he asked me for my phone so he could call the police.

And after that, he just collapsed?

Oh, no, I Tasered him.

You Tasered him? What, you just carry around a Taser with you?

In my line of work, it pays to be covered for all eventualities.

[sighs] Okay, so, if I’m understanding correctly, you took it upon yourself to–

Stop him from blabbing to the whole world about your latest criminal exploit? Yes. I did it out of loyalty to you, to this family… Especially now that you’re no longer in a position to make those charges– poof–vanish.

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Thank you, Rita. Believe me, your loyalty is very much appreciated. I’m in your debt.

Yes, you are. And to secure my silence, I do hope that this will be reflected in my yearly bonus.

Of course.

And now I’m going to need you to tell me exactly what you’re up to.

[sighs]

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Gabi.

In the flesh. Why did you think it was EJ?

Uh, well, ’cause he hired me…

Ah.

To, uh–to do some work for him, and then the son of a bitch stiffed me on the bill.

[scoffs]

Yeah. And, uh–and I told him, I said, hey, uh, EJ… [chuckles] I need this money so that I can pay the caterers today. And, uh, well, I thought he was coming, but it looks like he’s a deadbeat.

That tracks, the cheap bastard.

Yeah.

But, Rafe, if you needed money, you should have asked me.

Ah.

Come on, you’re my brother. And you know getting involved with EJ, it never leads anywhere good. That man is a slimy, malignant narcissist.

I know. I know. No, no, trust me–I hate the guy as much as you do. I mean, if he were drowning, I’d throw him a bowling ball.

Hmm.

But, um… yeah, you know, the money is green.

It doesn’t matter what color his money is if it stays in his pocket. Listen to me. EJ has the moral scruples of a tin-pot dictator.

Oh.

Any time I’ve ever done any kind of business with him, I get burned, badly. Promise me– promise me you’re not going to let that happen to you. [dramatic music]

Rita, I am beyond grateful for your loyalty–

Enough with the gratitude. Start talking.

Fine. Fine. I’ll tell you everything. But, first, do you mind giving me a hand here?

Oh, no, not with my back problems. I did the Tasering. You do the lifting.

[sighs] Fine. Not again.

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If I’m being honest, I am somewhat surprised that Rafe would have me officiate today. I mean, it’s not as if he and I have exactly been BFFs as of late, since I relieved him of his official duties.

Well, maybe he’s trying to mend fences.

Oh, maybe. Ooh, it’s chilly out here. You know, if I was planning a January wedding… [scoffs] Everyone would fly their asses to Turks and Caicos.

Oh, that would be lovely.

Ooh, still, I know they’re going to have heaters around, but I doubt they can keep up with this cold. What do you think Javi would think if I put my puffer coat on over this dress?

If you ask me, I think the only opinions that matter today are the bride and groom’s.

Oh, definitely, and, you know, Jada and Rafe seem to be pretty low-key about all these things.

Mm.

I think all they care about today is that at the end of the ceremony, they will be married and be husband and wife. [soft music]

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Okay.

Okay.

I’m ready. You’re ready. Let’s do this.

Wait. Before we go…

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What’s that?

Talia wanted me to give this to you.

Oh.

She would have given it to you herself, of course, if she wasn’t already building homes in Ecuador.

My noble sis.

Mm-hmm.

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Oh, wow. This is the necklace that Daddy got her when she was a little girl. She never took this off. She always wanted him close to her heart. Wow, I can’t believe she sent this to me.

She did.

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Can I put it on for you?

Yes, please.

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I’m just so sorry that your family couldn’t be here today.

Yeah, well, they are. They’re right here. And I have an adopted family– the Johnsons. Not to mention I am gaining a whole new family. Or should I say familia? [both chuckle] [sighs] Yeah. So… am I good?

Ah, you are more than good.

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[gasps] One more thing.

What?

Mm-hmm. All right.

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W-what is–

This is a sixpence for your shoe… for luck. Mm-hmm.

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Not that you’ll need it. I have a hunch that you and Rafe are going to live happily ever after… no luck necessary.

[chuckles]

Oh, don’t worry, sis. I know how to handle EJ.

Yeah, I thought I knew how to handle him, too, but, um… Oh! I almost forgot.

Hmm. – Feliz cumpleaños to my big brother.

[chuckles] Wow. You brought me a present.

Actually, it’s not from me. It came to the house this morning– special delivery from Eli and Lani.

Oh, Eli and Lani, huh?

Yeah, it’s a little bubbly for your wedding night. Figured you’d want to chill it.

Ooh. Oh, thank you. Yeah, can never have too much bubbly, huh?

Oh, yeah, that’s for sure. So you ready to go? I, uh, thought we could drive together.

Come on, what, y-you don’t have, like, a hot date or something?

Well, I did. JJ was supposed to be my plus-one, but he got called into court at the last minute. He and Shawn have to testify for some major case. It’s one of Belle’s.

Oh, well, that’s too bad.

Yeah.

Well, you know, maybe, uh– maybe Jada will throw you the bouquet or something.

[laughs sarcastically] Maybe.

Yeah.

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Rafe…

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I just want to say that… from the bottom of my heart, I am so happy that you and Jada found each other.

Oh.

You’re such a great brother and a great guy, and you deserve all the happiness in the world. I love you so much.

Oh. Mm. [chuckles]

Uh, Rafe, you’re cutting off my air supply.

Oh, sorry. I-I…

[chuckles]

I just, um… I love you, too. Yeah. All right, so, uh, we should get going.

Yeah.

Yeah. Let’s do this. Right? [door opens]

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Leo, seriously, what do you think I should do?

You’re asking for my advice?

Yeah, I am.

Wow, I’m flattered… also a little thrown off. People rarely ask for my input when it comes to moral decisions. But okay, uh, before you came to Salem, I was privy to a doozy of a secret. And I’m not talking about the kind of secret like, oh, somebody stole prescription drugs from the medicine cabinet at a gender-reveal party. This was a secretsecret. And it caused me so much guilt, so much angst, and if I had to do it over again, I would never.

So you’re saying I should tell Jada?

That’s what I’m saying, 100%. Although… I don’t know what it’s like to come from a loving family with siblings and cousins and a mother who would call a babysitter instead of giving you a Little League bat, saying, if you see the doorknob jiggling, run.

My God, Leo.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no. I’m not telling you any of that to make you feel bad for me. It’s just to say that if I had had that, I might feel a sense of affection and therefore obligation to the family member with the secret. I mean, you live with Rafe.

Yeah, I do.

And I would hate for him to shoot the messenger. I mean, he’s not going to actually shoot you, but he might yell at you a bunch, throw you out on the street, and then I would be happy to pick up the pieces. But on the other hand…

“On the other hand”? Leo, you’re not helping me at all!

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Rita, could you help me with this knot, please?

God knows you were never a Boy Scout, Elvis Junior. I suppose that’s why the ex-commish escaped in the first place. [grunts] Constrictor knot– nearly impossible to slip. Take note in case you are planning a future hostage situation… which I fervently hope you are not.

Thank you, Rita– I knew I could count on you, even if Kristen is your current employer of record.

I’m loyal to all the DiMeras. Besides, you never know when the next palace coup might happen. Oh, you’re CEO, then she’s CEO, and on and on and on. I will note that it would have helped had you told me the entire story from the beginning.

It was on a need-to-know basis. I was protecting you.

Of course, you were. So, just to get some clarity– if right now Ms. Hunter is on her way to the altar with Rafe, I assume Mr. Feniger has something to do with this plan of yours?

You would assume correctly.

[chuckles] But I thought he was paid off ages ago– you know, when you and your father faked his death.

He was paid off, but he recently resurfaced. Apparently, his tiki bar in Argentina wasn’t doing so well.

[scoffs] If I recall correctly, the last time he stood in for Rafe Hernandez, the situation went very far south very quickly.

[sighs] Believe me, Rita, I had no intention for this particular history to repeat itself. But Rafe happened to stumble upon Arnold, and he foolishly blurted out everything, so I had no choice but to put Rafe on ice.

How long has he been down here?

Just a few weeks, but I only recently realized I could use the situation to my advantage.

Do I want to ask?

Well… I was ousted from my DA position by his fiancée.

Oh, and let me guess… you’re going to use this information to return the favor.

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[elegant music playing]

Uh, who invited you?

[scoffs] Nice to see you, too, Mayor. Uh, and to answer your question, my boyfriend did. He convinced me I needed a day off.

“Boyfriend”?

That’s right. I would like you to meet Javier Hernandez. Javi, this is our… esteemed mayor, Paulina Price.

Oh, yeah, I already know Javi. We’ve met. Wedding planner extraordinaire.

It’s good to see you again, Mayor. I love the dress.

Why, thank you.

Oh, uh, sorry. And this is Steve and Kayla Johnson.

Actually, I met Javi at the bachelor party.

Right.

Well, I haven’t met you. Kayla Johnson. Pleasure to meet you.

Same here. Uh, would you excuse me? I have to, uh, check on the fireworks. [chuckles]

Fireworks? * *

Have you decided what to do?

No, I haven’t… not yet. * *

Well, that is, I suppose, a novel way to exploit this information, though will it allow you to accomplish your goals? That remains–

To be seen. I know. Listen, Rita, the clock is ticking, and I’ve already wasted valuable time dealing with this distraction. [Rafe groans] I’m sure he’ll have plenty of questions when he comes to. Do you mind keeping an eye on him while I attend to business?

I assume that question is rhetorical?

Thank you. I owe you one.

You owe me more than one. [dramatic music]

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[elegant music playing] * *

Your window of opportunity to do something about this situation is dwindling rapidly.

Leo, I know. I just need a little more time to think, please.

Javi, this garden– it’s amazing. You really outdid yourself, primo.

Well, well, well… look who it is. My handsome cousin Javi. You know this day would not have been possible without you, right? Right? * *

Oh, baby, hello. You look beautiful.

Wow. Back at you, Mom. Oh.

Thank you, gorgeous.

Wow. Hi, Dad.

Hi, baby.

Hi.

Oh.

So tell us, how’s the bride?

Oh, she’s good. She obviously didn’t want Rafe to see her until she walks down the aisle.

Right. [chuckles]

And, Dad, it means the world to her that you’re stepping in for her dad today.

Well, it means the world to me that she asked. It’s a privilege.

Yeah. Well, I think we need to sit down.

Okay. * *

When Marcus and I were growing up in the orphanage… the only family we had was each other. So… when he made a family with your mom, your sister, and you… it was everything he ever dreamed of. And I want to tell you… he was so proud of you, Jada.

[sighs] I hope so.

Yeah. And I wish you all the happiness he had in his marriage… and all the happiness I have in mine. You know, when you find the right person… and you make a family with them… there’s nothing better in the whole world. [Wagner’s “Bridal March” playing] Okay. I think we’re on. * * Take good care of her, you hear?

Oh, I will. I will. * *

Dearly beloved… we are gathered here to join Rafael Alejandro Hernandez and Jada Louise Hunter in holy matrimony. The contract of marriage is a solemn one… not to be entered into lightly but thoughtfully and seriously… and with a deep realization of its obligation and commitments. Now, if anyone here… can show just cause as to why this couple should not be lawfully joined together… let him speak now or forever hold his peace.

I have something to say. [dramatic music]

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What is going on here?

Leo, what the hell are you doing?

Well, remember when I said Rafe might shoot the messenger? Let me take the hit.

Leo, these– your interrupting behavior is becoming a bad habit! First at Jude’s christening, now at this wedding!

I know, but this is important.

Oh, for God’s sake.

Commissioner Hunter, I know we don’t really know each other. Well, there was the whole Dimitri fiasco, of course. But there is something I need to tell you.

Okay, what is it?

It’s nothing. Nothing.

Are you sure you don’t want me to–

Thank you for trying to protect me, but this is my secret to tell. Ladies and gentlemen, I have something to say. [dramatic music]

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[weakly] You…

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I thought you were going to help me.

Well, I didn’t, did I? Oh, and don’t waste your energy trying to slip out of those bonds again. It won’t work this time around.

I should have known. Just a… DiMera stooge… a pawn.

They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’d be a shame if you didn’t get any.

I should have known.

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I should have known.

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Everything’s in place, Feniger. The rest is up to you. Don’t screw this up. [exhales deeply]

Javi… my dear cousin, I am sure whatever wedding surprise you have in store, it can wait. [cell phone beeps] I swore I turned this damn thing off.

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Oh… my God.

Rafe, what is it? Is everything okay?

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Whatever it is that you have to say is gonna have to wait, because I’ve got something to say now.

Rafe, you’re scaring me. What is going on?

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I’m sorry… but I can’t marry you.

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[doorbell ringing]

Coming. Oh, Leo, what a surprise.

I know, I know, I know. I shouldn’t just drop by unannounced for an impromptu session or even just to shoot the breeze, but I’m hoping you won’t be too annoyed with me, because, ta-da, I brought scones.

“Scones”? That’s so kind of you. I’m really not in the mood.

Oh, no, what’s wrong?

Well… I had an argument with my daughter this morning.

About what?

Well, I wanted to take her some coffee, and–

And?

And…

And?

And she wasn’t alone.

Ah. So you walked in on Belle and some guy in flagrante delicto? Who was said guy?

I’m not going to talk about that.

Oh, you’re gonna make me guess? Fine, I’ll throw out names. You blink twice if I’m right. Shawn Brady, Philip Kiriakis, Dr. Seth Burns.

EJ Di– [gasps] [dramatic music]

* For he’s a jolly good fellow * * For he’s a jolly good fellow * * For he’s a jolly good fellow * * Which nobody can deny * Yay. Happy birthday, Rafe. Should be a good one. After all, you have so many reasons to celebrate. [ominous music] [clapping hands]

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[humming Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus”] * * Rise and shine, bride-to-be. Coffee’s almost done. [resumes humming tune] Who’s ready to get married today?

[sighs]

Wow. That was meant to be rhetorical.

How are you feeling?

Like there is no chance that this wedding is going to happen.

[sighing] Okay.

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[knock at door]

Oh, room service. Finally. [grunts] Hey.

[imitates fanfare] [chuckles] Happy birthday!

Can we turn that down a little bit?

Yeesh, you look like hell. I mean, I had a feeling you would after how crazy last night got. Here.

What’s this?

Come on, you know what it is. Ceviche.

Shrimp… for breakfast?

Yes. Abuela’shangover cure.

Yes. Yes. Right, right. But, uh, I already ordered room service, so, um… Yeah. What are–what are you doing here so early for, anyway?

What–what do you think? I’m here to help you get ready for your wedding.

Yeah. That’s go– I got it covered, though. So you know what? Why don’t you– why don’t you go help Jada? Because I’m sure that she has got, like, a million things to do.

I smell something good. Is our breakfast here? Sorry. I didn’t know you had company.

Neither did I.

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[soft orchestration]

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

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Oh, I can’t believe this.

Yeah, I’ll bet seeing EJ DiMera naked is pretty unbelievable.

No, I mean, I can’t believe that I just blurted that out.

Oh, Dr. Evans, it’s all right. And I assure you, I won’t repeat a word of this to anyone. And, frankly, I’m honored that you confided in me.

Well, you know what? I don’t have anyone to confide in anymore. I mean, John is gone, and… well, I can’t very well confide in Belle about this.

I can see you’re very upset.

I’m so upset. Not just because of the way I feel about EJ, but… because I know what this will do to– to Sami and Belle’s relationship, not to mention Shawn.

Huh?

Shawn. Shawn showed up when all that was going on. – Shawn BradyShawn?

Yeah.

[gasps]

Yeah. And then EJ walked out. And it was pretty clear to Shawn… Belle and EJ had spent the night together.

Wow. Awkward.

Very awkward.

Oh. I am so, so sorry.

Mm.

Was EJ still naked when Shawn showed up?

Leo.

What? It’s not exactly irrelevant, because if he had been dressed, Shawn could have assumed that he was there for a business meeting?

Oh… no… he wasn’t fully dressed.

Hmm.

So Shawn could have assumed… very well what was happening… that the two of them had spent the night together. Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe that I’m saying all this to a gossip columnist.

Uh, no, a former gossip columnist. And you’re not telling me anything that hasn’t already been in a “Body & Soul” script.

Yes, that’s true. That’s true. But that’s a script. I mean, this is– this is real life. Oh! I can’t believe I’ve been so indiscreet. I mean, that’s the kind of thing that you only tell to a really, really close, trusted friend.

You know what this means, right? Maybe you’ve confided in me because you think of me as a really close, trusted friend. [chuckles]

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Boom, there. Now we’re appropriately festive. And let’s not forget. [tense music]

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Well… make a wish. Come on.

[exhaling weakly]

Oh, for God’s sake… Come on.

I wish you were dead.

Ah, ah, ah, you said it out loud. Now it’s not going to come true. But since I’m in a very generous mood, I’m gonna take that wish personally. You can have your cake and eat it, too– or muffin, in this case. Come on. Here, have at it. What’s the matter? Too vain to, uh, dive in face-first? Come on.

Knowing you, it’s poisoned.

Now, why would I do that? I wouldn’t be able to see the look on your face when I share the good news.

What good news?

Well, today is not only your birthday, it’s also your wedding day.

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[groans] My head is pounding.

Oh, boy, okay. Uh, On a scale of one to ten, how bad?

Way beyond ten. Like, we’re talking a whole new scale. [groans] How am I supposed to get ready in four hours and I can’t even think straight?

It’s okay. You just need a little caffeine. Here.

Oh, thank you. But short of mainlining it, girl, I don’t think I stand a chance.

Relax, I got your back, okay? Starting today, we’re family. So put all the worries out of your mind. I promise, you’re going to walk down that aisle, because if you don’t, a certain someone will kill me.

No, Rafe wouldn’t blame you.

Mm. No, forget Rafe. I’m talking about Javi. He’s so invested in planning this wedding, you’d think he was the one getting married.

[chuckles] Well, speaking of Javi, where is he? Why isn’t he here?

Oh, I told him that Stephanie and I had everything under control. She’ll be here in a few, by the way. And as for Javi, he’s got a much more difficult task ahead of him.

Mm, more difficult than reviving the corpse bride?

[laughs] Yeah. He’s, uh, helping Rafe get ready. My brother is the only one who partied harder than you did last night, so…

Yeah, uh, don’t mind Javi. He was just, uh, leaving.

Wait a minute. I know you. You were at the party last night.

[mockingly] And you were the entertainment. So what are you doing here, in my cousin’s room, wearing nothing but a towel?

[chuckles] I should get changed.

Yeah. [door opens, closes] All right, listen, this– this is not what it looks like, all right? I can explain.

Oh, you better. So go ahead, explain.

Yeah.

Best friends.

Best friends?

Listen, don’t be concerned about offending anybody. Best friend is a tier, not a title. Not that I’m aware of anyone else in the running.

Oh. Well, I-I did have several best friends. I guess they’ve left town by now. But that’s what texting and social media is for, huh?

Dr. Evans, you cannot watch “Drag Race” with an avatar. Well, you can, but it would be a different experience. Bonding over who should sashay away is sacred.

Leo, you’re still my patient.

I haven’t had a real appointment in ages. That professional boundary has long been breached.

Yeah. I have only myself to blame for that, don’t I?

Oh, no, no, don’t think of this as some deep, dark shame. Look, I didn’t haul my tush over here with fresh pastry so you could bill me for an hour. I came here because something wonderful happened, and… I just–I just wanted to share it with you.

Tell me what happened.

Javi and I got back together. [chuckles] [soft music]

I can’t believe you, man.

Listen, man, you got it all wrong, all right? I can explain.

Oh, this should be good.

Yeah, okay? I-I, um– I forgot my scarf at the bachelor party.

Oh, your scarf.

Yeah, my scarf, okay? And Savannah was nice enough to bring it to me. The problem was, when she got here, she’d been drinking, so… Yeah–So I didn’t think it was smart for her to drive, and I thought it was best if she spent the night here. [dramatic music]

So she spent the night? Where exactly?

[scoffs]

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[ominous music]

You and Jada planned on getting married today? Don’t tell me it slipped your mind.

We never set a date. We only talked about getting married today… right before I saw you with Arnold.

The beginning of your stay in my lovely home.

How the hell did you know about our plans?

Because your bride-to-be went along with them. Jada is getting married today.

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I have to admit– I was surprised at how much Rafe was enjoying his bachelor party.

Yeah, well, I guess everyone gets a little wild the night before their wedding, right, Commissioner?

I suppose. [knock at door]

Mm, I’ll get it.

Mm-hmm. [door opens] There you are.

Hey! Oh! Sorry for the delay. I, um–I stopped by the “Body & Soul” studio on the way here. And not to brag, but your glam squad scored some Hollywood-level cosmetics for your big day.

Mm.

[chuckles] Not that you need it. You are already the most beautiful bride in the world.

Well, given how I feel, that is debatable.

Oh, don’t be ridiculous. I’m just taking your look to the next level.

Well, if you’re all set here, I’ll meet you both at St. Luke’s.

Oh, you’re leaving?

I just have to take care of something. But don’t worry–I promise I’ll be back in plenty of time to watch you and my brother tie the knot.

Okay.

Okay. [light music]

Jada’s getting married today. [scoffs] You’re out of your mind. She’s out there following every lead, knocking on every door, looking for me.

Rafe, Rafe, Rafe, look, I know that you’re rattled, but it’s still a bit concerning to me that you don’t recall what I told you when this first came up. And that is, Jada is not looking for you because she doesn’t think you’re missing, which means she’s had plenty of time to plan her wedding to… [dramatic music]

Arnold.

[imitates gunshots]

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I didn’t want Savannah driving home, so I thought it was best that she sleep in my bed. I slept on the floor, of course. Isn’t that right?

That’s right. Rafe was a perfect gentleman.

So you’re saying nothing happened between you two?

Yeah, that’s exactly what I’m saying.

Yeah, well, there’s just one problem. I don’t believe a word of it. So just fess up and say you guys slept together. [soft music]

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Gabi. To what do I owe the pleasure?

Believe me, the pleasure is all mine.

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So how are you feeling?

Well, a little more human now that I’m on my third cup. [chuckles]

I wasn’t talking about your hangover. I mean, how are you feeling? Any butterflies?

No, no, I’m–I’m not nervous. I mean, no more than anybody would be before their wedding. You know, I have done this before, after all.

Right.

Yeah.

Everett. Or, um, Bobby, technically.

Yeah. I mean… that marriage, it didn’t end how I had hoped.

Oh.

But if there was one silver lining through that whole disaster, it’s that it brought you and me closer, so… Uh, I mean, having you as my maid of honor, it just really feels so right.

I love you, Jada.

I love you, too.

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You’re sick. You’re a sick bastard. I will make you pay for this, EJ.

Don’t blame me. Blame your fiancée. This could have all been avoided had she not conspired with the mayor to have me fired. When you cross a DiMera, there will be a reprisal. If you take a shot at the king, as they say.

And this is your revenge? This is your revenge? Marrying an unsuspecting woman off to a maniac? What do you think’s gonna happen on their wedding night?

Relax. Arnold Feniger is not sleeping with anyone today.

Okay, fine. We had sex, okay? Why are you making such a big deal out of it?

Are you kidding me? You’re getting married to Jada in, like, four hours. You proposed to her with my mother’s engagement ring– you know, the one she left to you instead of me so that you can give it to the love of your life.

So?

So? So now you’re making a mockery of that gift by sleeping with a stripper.

Whoa.

I am an exotic dancer, thank you very much. And for the record, I didn’t cheat on anyone. So, if there’s no breakfast coming, then I’ll just leave and spare myself your judgment. [dramatic music]

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[door slams]

Wow.

How could you do this to Jada?

I can see that you’re upset.

Yeah, damn right, I’m upset.

Yeah, well, get over it. Get over it, because you are not gonna breathe a word of this to anyone. Do you hear me?

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So, then after all the details about the new “Body & Soul” storyline show up in Lady Whistleblower’s column…

Oh, the one about devil possession?

Well, you know what they say– imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. So, anyway, then I head over to Javi’s place, where I find him in bed with Kerry, who I blow the whistle on just in time, because five minutes later, a different whistle of Kerry’s would have been blown, if you catch my drift.

Well, subtlety was never your long suit.

Point is, Javi then throws Kerry’s sorry ass out of the house. It was incredible. Better than “Waiting to Exhale.” Full-on Angela Bassett walking away from that cheating bastard’s car after setting it on fire. So then, Dr. Evans, Javi takes me into this big romantic kiss. It was everything.

I’m so glad it worked out.

Oh, I’m not done. Then I spent the night, and we had sex–lots and lots of sex.

Are you sure that was a good idea?

Not a good idea? I thought sex was like Paris– always a good idea.

Paris, yes. Sex, not always. The last time you behaved so–so hastily, it ended up badly for both of you.

Mm, that breakup had nothing to do with our relationship speedometer, as you know all too well, because I kvetched to you about it endlessly. It’s because I accused Javi of spying on me.

I know. I’ve told you so many times– you can’t build a relationship on a faulty foundation.

So are you saying my relationship is doomed? [dramatic music]

May I say, wow… you look amazing.

So do you. [chuckles] I mean thank you.

So where are you off to looking so gorgeous?

My brother’s wedding.

Right, that’s today. Not that I’m not happy to see you, but, uh… what are you doing here?

Excuse me?

It’s just, aren’t you a little busy?

I most certainly am. Well, I’ve been helping Jada get ready and putting out fires all morning. I’m exhausted.

I’ll bet.

[chuckles] But there is one very important detail that I totally forgot to take care of, which I hope that you can help me rectify.

Whatever you need.

It’s about my plus-one.

Your plus-one?

Well, someone needs to be mine, and… I was hoping that someone could be you. [romantic music]

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[humming] Mm, mm-hmm. Are you still not feeling up for this?

No, no, I’m feeling much better now. Thanks.

Oh, okay, good. After everything you and Rafe went through this past year, you must be so happy to finally be getting married.

Yeah. Yeah, it’s amazing. [chuckles]

Jada, what’s wrong?

Nothing, nothing. I’m fine.

You might have been able to fool Gabi but not me. Talk to me.

It’s–it’s stupid. It’s just that I haven’t heard from Rafe, you know? I mean, I know he wanted to be traditional and sleep apart the night before the wedding, but… I thought that I would for sure get a call from him at least before we walked down the aisle.

I already gave you my word that Arnold wouldn’t lay a hand on Jada.

You know what that monster did to Sami. How the hell could you let this happen to someone else?

I will never let that happen again! I made sure of it!

How, EJ? How? Jada thinks that she is marrying me. You don’t think that she’s going to want to be with her husband on her wedding night? Oh, and, what, Arnold’s just going to be like, oh, no, it’s okay? You need to stop this, EJ.

Settle down, Rafe. I’ve taken all of this into account. Before the happy couple heads up to the honeymoon suite, all of Salem is going to receive some very distressing news.

What news?

Oh, I didn’t mention it? Jada Hunter is gonna be outed as a corrupt cop. [dramatic music]

I thought it was kind of adorable that Rafe wanted to spend the night somewhere else.

So did I, but just because we slept apart the night before, you know, I thought I would at least get a text good night. I mean, I understand him not wanting to see me before the ceremony, but… I don’t know. I just– I feel like I’m being ghosted.

Well, this may come as a surprise to you, but that phone of yours, it works both ways. Did you call him?

[sighs] Fair enough. [chuckles]

Besides, it’s still early. I bet Javi is putting him through the ringer, trying to make him look presentable. I mean, I’m sure he’ll call you as soon as he can.

Yeah, but… it’s not just about some silly text or phone call.

Then what is this about?

It’s just that… something’s been really off about Rafe lately.

Are you kidding me, Rafael? You want me to keep quiet about the fact that you cheated on your fiancée?

Exactly. Fiancée. Fiancée. We are not married, so no commandments were broken. And besides, it’s not your secret to tell.

Oh, s-so, what? So, no harm, no foul? How could you hurt Jada like this?

I didn’t hurt her, all right? I didn’t hurt her because she doesn’t know about it. What are you going to do, huh? Are you going to tell Jada, huh? You going to ruin her big day, my big day? Because of what? Because of a little extracurricular activity at a bachelor party?

This isn’t some ’80s movie. Most bachelor parties don’t end up with the groom having sex with someone else.

Yeah, you said you never even went to a bachelor party. From where I stand, that actually was pretty tame. I mean, it’s not like the stripper died or anything.

Oh, my God.

It was a joke, okay? A joke. The bottom line is this– it is not unusual for people to sow their wild oats before they settle down, all right?

This just doesn’t seem like you.

Okay. Well, agree to disagree. The bottom line is this– you do not breathe a word about this. You hear me? Not one.

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I never said your relationship was doomed.

Well, you may as well have. Dr. Evans, I’d think you’d be a little more encouraging. Javi and I finally put this Lady Whistleblower business behind us, and it just felt right. Why would we wait after being apart for so long? [gasps] You know what I think? I think you’re projecting.

I beg your pardon?

Oh, that’s right. I remember all the terms you taught me in therapy. I’m telling you about Javi and me, but you’re thinking about walking in on Belle and EJ. Projecting.

You’re right.

And another thing, if you– I’m what?

You’re right. You’re right. Yeah, I was–I was thinking about you and Javi, and I was–I was concerned that you might get hurt… because I don’t want that to happen, because I– I care so much about you.

[scoffs] Sort of like a… best friend?

[scoffs] Best friends. You and your best friends. Yes, just like best friends.

Come here. Come here.

[chuckles]

So what happened? Someone cancel on you?

No, I was gonna ask you earlier.

Well, then why didn’t you?

Because I lost my damn nerve. [chuckles] Uh… I– Look, we haven’t been seeing each other for very long, and I know being my date to my family wedding is sort of a big deal. I was worried that you might think I was rushing things.

Well, I’ll admit– I was, uh… wondering whether you were going to ask… and what it would mean.

Or we could disregard any meaning this might have. And it’s just a party… a very elegant party where people will profess their love to each other in front of all my family…

Hmm.

But a party, nonetheless. And, uh, maybe it’s just as simple as, I like you, and you like me. And it would be really fun to go together. So what do you say? You want to be my date?

I don’t like this. In fact, I hate it.

All right, well, noted. [chuckles] But you’ll still do me this solid, right? Hey, we’re family. We’re family, and family looks out for each other, right? Come on, huh?

Jada’s my family now, too.

What are you– Where you going?

You can get ready without me.

All right, but you’re not going to say anything, right?

No. I won’t.

All right.

God, help me.

All right, well, I’ll see you at St. Luke’s. [dramatic music] [door closes] [sighs]

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[sighs]

What do you mean something’s off with Rafe?

He’s just been different… for a while now.

How so?

Well, like the fact that he was getting all handsy with the dancer last night… that was just so not him.

Yeah, I mean, I didn’t love that.

Me neither. And the fact that he hired EJ as a client– He can’t stand that man. He hates him like poison. Why on Earth would he want to work with him?

Well, didn’t he say that he was trying to get some extra cash for the wedding? That’s kind of sweet, if you think about it that way.

Yeah, yeah, and–and I did appreciate that gesture, but… Okay, Black Patch is not short on clients. He didn’t tell Steve, and he didn’t even tell me. It’s just–it’s so weird. And then EJ practically lost his job because of me. But he’s totally fine hiring my fiancé? Something about this doesn’t add up.

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I don’t blame you for needing me to put the pieces together. You do have a lot on your mind, after all. So I will tell you how this is going to work. Jada will lose her job. That will then allow Mayor Price to reappoint you– oh, well, Arnold. Arnold will then convince Paulina to reinstate me as district attorney. I will have a job. Rafe will have a job. Jada will be the only one out on the street.

There’s only one problem with your plan.

Hmm?

Jada’s not a dirty cop.

Mm. Neither were you. Me and Ava Vitali manufactured enough evidence to do a real good number on your reputation. I mean, I’m not Ava’s biggest fan, but a good idea is a good idea. When all is said and done, Jada will be toxic.

There’s no way you’re gonna get away with this, you know.

Would it be cliché to say I already have? Because… Now, there is somewhere that I must be. So if you want to enjoy any of this, I suggest you open wide. Choo-choo! [imitates train chugging]

Aah!

Well, Gabi, you’re right. We haven’t been seeing each other for very long, and as–as much as we want to downplay it, it is kind of a big deal for me to go with you to your brother’s wedding.

[chuckles] Oh, my God. I’m such an idiot. I’m sorry. I’ll go.

No, no. I didn’t say no.

Oh.

I like that it’s kind of a big deal. And I want to go with you.

I want you to go with me, too. [soft music]

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[cell phone ringing]

That’s the DA.

Okay.

I got to take this. Deveraux. No, I’m off today. Wait, it got moved? Since when? Yeah, I can be there. Give me an hour. Damn it.

I have a feeling you’re not going to be my plus-one after all.

That was the ADA, prosecuting a perp I arrested a while back. The trial wasn’t supposed to be for a few weeks, but it got moved up.

And you have to be there.

Yeah. Belle needs Shawn and me to testify. Hey, I’m–I’m sorry.

You don’t need to apologize. I sprung this on you out of nowhere.

Yeah, but I’d much rather be spending the day with you than taking the stand.

Well, not exactly a high bar.

Let me try that again. Um, I’d much rather be with you than doing anything else.

Hmm. Well, it’s all right. You know, my brother being on the force for so long, if there’s one thing that I have realized, it’s that justice never takes a day off. I have to go. Uh, I will save you a piece of cake.

Hey, Gabi…

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Even though I can’t go, I, uh… I know that even being asked was a big step. And, well… I like that for us.

So do I.

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Ah, isn’t this the most pleasant of coincidences? Mwah. I was just telling Dr. Evans– I mean my best friend, Marlena, how happy we are.

No, I’m mad at you.

Me? What? Why? Because you ruined Jada and Rafael’s wedding. [dramatic music]

Look, I get that Rafe has been acting a little strangely lately. And I don’t blame you for overthinking all of this.

What do you mean?

Well, not to bring up the Everett in the room again, but the last time you were married, you got blindsided when the groom was experiencing a literal personality change. So… [chuckles] No wonder you’re a little sensitive when it comes to Rafe cutting loose. [cell phone vibrating]

It’s Rafe.

Ah. See, told you he didn’t let you down.

Hello?

Hey, baby. Sorry I didn’t hit you sooner.

Oh, it didn’t even cross my mind.

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Well, I just wanted one last call with my gorgeous fiancée before she becomes my wife.

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There’s not going to be a wedding… you son of a bitch.

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I understand perfectly, Mayor Price, but it’s exactly like I told you last night– your daughter, she’s fine. Yes, yes, I promise you, you have nothing to worry about. No. No, no. Please, don’t say anything to Johnny. All right, Chanel, she specifically said she didn’t want Johnny to know where she stayed the night last night. [soft apprehensive music]

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Oh. Morning, Johnny.

Hey, Aunt Kristen, I heard you guys found Rachel and brought her home.

Yes, we did.

Thank God. Where’d you end up finding her? Is she okay?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, she’s fine. She’s fine. I just–I really wish she was a bit sorrier for what she put us through. But our Rachel is not big on contrition.

Yeah, well, I doubt I was, either, at her age.

Yeah, nor was I. Nor am I even now, quite honestly. Oh, God, for what felt like eternity, I thought I was never gonna see her again. So I am tremendously relieved, obviously.

I can imagine. So where did you end up finding her?

Oh, our resourceful little girl holed herself up in my family’s vacation home in Aremid. [phone ringing] [soft suspenseful music]

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Hello?

It’s me.

Rachel? – Yeah. I’m just calling to check on Ava.

Oh, she’s doing just fine, dear. We’re just having a lovely breakfast.

Ava, hey. It’s Brady again. Listen, I’m wondering why you’re not returning my calls. Please call me back as soon as you get this, ’cause I’m starting to worry.

Everything all right?

Yeah, I’m just trying to get ahold of Ava and let her know the good news about Rachel. I’m hoping she’ll call me back soon.

Yeah. Well, while we’re waiting, would you like some coffee? I made a big pot.

No, I’m good. Thank you.

Well, that’d be more for Belle. I suspect she might need some.

Why is that?

Oh, she went to Jada’s bachelorette party last night, and she’s still in bed. I guess she came in pretty late.

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[groaning] Ugh, my head. I don’t think I’ve ever felt this bad. I stand corrected. [soft orchestration]

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

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EJ, wake up. EJ. EJ, wake up.

What the hell? [grunts]

My sentiments exactly. How did this happen?

What? What?

How did this happen?

Give me a moment to collect myself. [groans] Ugh. I don’t do well in the mornings, especially after a pillow attack. [soft quirky music] Do you hear that banging as well?

EJ!

All right, all right, all right. Let me think. Everything’s just a little bit foggy. Okay, I remember one minute we were arguing in the living room. The next minute, we were ripping each other’s clothes off… in here.

Damn it, EJ, I know that. The question is, how did this happen? I mean, how did I ever sleep with you again, after I just told a room full of women that you were my biggest regret? Ugh.

Thank you, Mayor Price. I’m sure Chanel will appreciate you keeping this quiet. Oh, you wanna speak to her? Um. You know what? I, uh… I’m sorry, I think that she’s still asleep. Yeah, yeah. Yeah, I can have her call you as soon as she wakes up. Okay. Okay, bye.

Thank you for covering for me. I am not in the mood to deal with Mama right now.

I figured you’d need this.

Yes. More than you can imagine. You know, it is pretty pathetic. I used to be able to party all night and then wake up perfectly fine for Dr. Selbo’s 8:00 a.m. seminars, and now I am just completely destroyed after a couple of rounds of Jell-O shots.

Mm, from what I heard, I think it was a– a little more than a couple of rounds.

Yeah. Yeah, I don’t know. Must’ve been.

So… what do you remember about last night?

I–well, I remember that we were at the bachelorette, and then that led to us crashing the bachelor party. And then I remember I fought with Johnny, and then I ran off to the Small Bar. And then after that, it just kind of goes blank. But then you showed up at some point. I remember that. And then I remember… well, that I kissed you. And then it just kind of goes pretty blank again after that. And then I remember waking up here, and I was– I’m in what, obviously, is your t-shirt. And so I guess that just– it begs the obvious question– Shawn, did you and I have sex last night?

So, Rachel made it all the way to Aremid?

Mm-hmm. She’s gonna be the death of me.

How’d she even know about that place? Had you taken her there when she was younger?

No. No, never. I mean, I haven’t been there myself in decades. No one has. She found a scrapbook I had of– it was all about my parents and my brother, Peter– had all this information about our summer home in Aremid. It’s time we spent as a family. This is before my parents passed away and Peter and I were adopted by Stefano.

Yeah, I do think I remember my mom mentioning something about the old Blake house?

Mm-hmm. Yeah. That’s where your Uncle Peter married Jennifer in the ’90s. And it’s also where your Uncle Andre set John up for his own murder.

Wow.

Yes. “Wow” is right.

A lot of drama went down at that house.

[laughs] Yes. Yes, it did. But, I mean, the most dramatic surprise was discovering that my mother hadn’t died in an accident when I was a kid, that she was still alive and she was just roaming around all by herself in that creepy old home. – Enough about Ava. Tell me, Rachel, how did your plan go? Were your mother and father so happy to have you back that they fell into each other’s arms?

Not even close.

Oh. I’m sorry to hear that. But be patient. Now that we have the biggest obstacle out of the way, it’s only a matter of time before you’re one big, happy family again. [tense music]

Rachel got all the way to Aremid by herself?

Yeah. Yeah, that’s our little girl– she’s just smart, resourceful, and defiant as hell.

Well, thank God nothing bad happened to her. Did she say why she went? [soft music]

Actually, she did. She admitted that she thought if she ran away, it would reunite her mother and me.

Yeah. I should have guessed that was the reason.

Well, it was. I think this ordeal has proved that Rachel needs a little bit of therapy.

I agree. In fact, I got that number that you wanted. She’s a wonderful child therapist. Her name is Jillian Chong, and I will text you her information.

Thank you for doing that. I was gonna go see Rachel. I’ll probably call the doctor on the way over there. Oh, Kristen and I, we are gonna need all the help we can get when it comes to that little girl.

Make sure you keep an eye on Ava. She’s very sneaky.

Like I said last night, I’ll take care of Ava. You just concentrate on getting your parents back together again.

Okay, I will. Bye.

Sweet little girl, that Rachel. You must be hungry. Do you want some breakfast? If I remove that, will you play nice? You try and scream, it’ll be wasting your breath. This house has been haunted. Everyone thinks it’s been haunted for years. So no one ever comes around anymore, except maybe the parrot man. And he won’t be of any help. He’s completely out of his gourd.

What was Rachel doing here with you? Why was she here?

She was here to get my help. That poor, troubled girl just wants her parents back together. I’m keeping you from interfering.

Why do you care? Who the hell are you?

That must have been quite a shock, right, finding out your mother was still alive?

Yeah, it was. It really, really was. But, yeah, everyone thought she was a ghost haunting the mansion. I mean, people referred to her as “the woman in white.” She, um–she used to wear this heavy veil around her face because she was scarred from an explosion.

But you eventually– you realized she wasn’t just some phantom of Aremid, right?

Yes. Yes, yes, yes. No, I mean, but she– but initially, I mean, Peter and I, we didn’t recognize her as our mother.

She didn’t say anything to you? Did she at least recognize you guys?

No. No, she was too frightened and confused. I mean, her memories were jumbled. I mean, eventually, she did get them back. And, well, I was very grateful to have that extra time with her– short-lived, though, as it was.

What happened?

A couple of months after we found her, she and your nonno had this confrontation in Paris. The tunnels collapsed. And both were thought to have perished, except later we found out that Stefano had found a way out. Unfortunately, my mother did not.

No, Chanel. No, we didn’t sleep together.

Oh, thank God. Okay, so then what did happen?

Well, after you kissed me, I tried to convince you to let me take you home, but you resisted. No, you said you didn’t wanna go home because you didn’t wanna get a lecture from your mom, so I brought you back here, gave you a glass of water, gave you that t-shirt. And then, this morning, I gave you that cup of coffee.

And that’s it?

Yeah, that’s it. [soft music]

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So you told a roomful of women I was your biggest regret?

I did.

Just out of the blue, you made this pronouncement?

No, not out of the blue. It was a–it was a game at a bachelorette party, and everyone had to say a hookup that they regretted, and we all took turns.

Ah. Ah. And I would venture to say that in your case, it had nothing to do with not enjoying said hookup.

Uh, it had everything to do with wishing it never happened. And just FYI, Gabi also named you.

I see. Well, FYI, I didn’t hear any complaints from either of you at the time.

Oh, well, we didn’t wanna hurt your feelings.

[laughs] Oh, right– such thoughtful, sensitive women, you and Gabi.

Yes, we are, especially with very thin-skinned men like you who have very, very fragile egos.

Yeah, right. But I’m wondering, my fragile ego aside, if I was so regrettable, why did you allow me to take you home last night?

You offered.

You didn’t have to say yes.

Well, I needed a ride.

[laughs] Oh, come now, Belle. Any number of people could have given you a ride. And not to mention, you also pointed out last night that you could have got a cab or a rideshare.

And if I would have been sober, I certainly would have. [soft quirky music]

No, I don’t think so. I think you wanted me to take you home because you wanted this to happen.

Oh, right, and you didn’t.

We weren’t talking about me.

Well, now we are. Did you or did you not want this to happen?

Why would I want to sleep with you? You stole my job.

Oh, okay, so I get one over on you, and then you get one over on me? Got it.

So I seduced you out of revenge?

Well, it is totally in character.

Perhaps. [clears throat] But in this case, I didn’t have to do much seducing, as it turns out, because you were the one who kissed me first.

And you are the one who started taking all of my clothes off.

I was caught up in the moment.

Well, so was I.

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Who am I? Hmm. Well, I guess I’m just a woman who believes that families shouldn’t be separated.

I have a family too. I have a son named Tripp. And he was taken from me when he was born. And I wouldn’t wish that kind of torture on my worst enemy. [soft suspenseful music] But I found him. And now we are spending every moment we can making up for lost time.

I know what that’s like. My children were taken from me as well.

Please, then let me go. Tripp just got engaged to his girlfriend, Wendy, at Christmastime, and they’re gonna get married in Hong Kong. And I have to be there. I have to. I have missed so many of the important moments in his life. I cannot miss that too.

Oh, Ava, I do feel for you. But letting you go will only hurt Rachel. You’ve already hurt her so much, coming between her parents. It was very selfish of you.

I wasn’t selfish, I swear. Look, I tried to break things off with Brady. I told him that Rachel needed to come first, and he wouldn’t listen, okay? He was the one who wouldn’t let me break it off with him.

Well, maybe you shouldn’t have let him get his way. Maybe you should have just disappeared, like you’re going to do now.

Aunt Kristen told me you guys tracked Rachel down at Aremid. That’s great news. I’m glad you guys got her home safe and sound.

Yeah, thank God we did.

Uh…so, have a seat. You want–you want some coffee?

No, no, no, no. I actually have to take Rachel to an appointment for her therapy in an hour.

You are? When were you gonna tell me?

I was about to. Listen, Marlena made a recommendation for a therapist, and I called the doctor on the way over, and she had a last-minute opening.

Okay, great, great, great. Well, I wanna be there, so I’m gonna have Rita clear my morning schedule.

Kristen, it’s okay. It’s not necessary. I can take her by myself.

Brady, I said I wanna be there. So you and I, afterwards, we’ll sit down and figure out, aside from getting her therapy, what else we can do to help our daughter. Especially now that Child Protective Services have been contacted. [soft tense music] Unless you have plans with your girlfriend, Ava?

You’re dating Ava now?

Yeah. Yeah, I am. And, no, I don’t have plans with Ava. But I will– as soon as I can reach her.

God, Shawn, I am so sorry I came on to you last night. I am so embarrassed.

Come on. Don’t be. I know you’re going through a really rough time.

Yeah, but still, it was completely inappropriate. I mean, yes, I am furious at Johnny, but he is still my husband. And my wedding vows, they meant something to me, even though they didn’t mean anything to him.

Okay, Chanel, I know that this is probably none of my business, but I’m just gonna go ahead, and I’m gonna say it– I think that last part, I don’t think it’s true. Okay, look, come on, all right, there is no arguing that my cousin screwed up big time. He screwed up. But when I was hanging out with him at the bachelor party, you could tell– you could tell that he deeply regretted what he did. I’m telling you, the guy is miserable without you.

Well, he should have thought about that before he–

What? Before he got drunk and he made a mistake? [soft music] Look, again, I know that this is none of my business. I’m just gonna throw it out there. Maybe if you could just, I don’t know, try to focus on all the good things about your relationship with Johnny– you know, think about all the great times the two of you have had together instead of being fixated on the one mistake that he made. I don’t know, you might be able to find it in your heart to forgive him.

Ah. [both groan] So, who’s to blame for round two?

You, obviously.

[laughs]

Oh, don’t do that.

Don’t what?

Don’t. This is serious. We have made a huge mistake.

A huge mistake, how so? We’re consenting adults. We’re both single.

Okay, but I remember when Sami found out about us the first time, and she was mad. Do you really wanna face her wrath again?

I don’t get it.

What don’t you get?

Well, as I recall, you and I have made jokes about Samantha finding out about us and her ballistic response, as only Samantha can. And why are you so serious about it now?

I have never joked about Sami finding out about us.

You’re obviously suppressing that memory.

Uh, your memory is totally false.

Okay. Okay. Well, since you can’t handle the potential wrath of Samantha, why don’t we just call the whole thing off?

Fine. Good. Go. Leave.

I was going to anyways. I have to attend to an urgent matter.

Well, I thought you might– [soft dramatic music]

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[soft tense music]

How could you do this? I don’t understand.

[sputters] I am a grown woman, Mom. And you know, you could knock before you come in my room.

I thought you were alone.

And I thought you were at the office.

I’m working from home. Look, I’m sorry that I barged in. I just–I didn’t know any of this was going on. And I don’t know what to call it– you know what? Yes, I do know what to call it. Belle, I am so disappointed in you. I never thought you would get involved with this immoral man again. You know who he is. You know what he does. You know how he hurts people. You know how he hurt your brother. Look… if you’re gonna keep on seeing him, you may not do this in my home. I will not have it.

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Look, Shawn, I really do appreciate your take on this, and I can tell that your heart is in the right place, but I don’t think you really understand what happened, okay? It’s not just about the fact that Johnny betrayed me when he almost had sex with Joy, but it’s also about the cover-up. He lied to me about it for months.

I get it, all right? It’s no secret that Belle cheated on me when we were married, more than once. So I get what you’re going through. But, I mean, I hate to say that I’ve been in Johnny’s shoes too.

Oh, yeah, right. I heard about you and Talia.

Yeah. Yeah, that was a terrible mistake. I hated myself for hurting Belle. And I can tell– I can tell that Johnny is carrying around that same type of guilt, which is why I can’t help but to feel for him too.

Yeah, I get that, okay? But, hey, since you brought it up– I mean, you and Belle, you had such a strong and loving relationship. And if you guys couldn’t make your marriage work, then what hope do Johnny and I have?

Look, well, there were a lot of factors that led to our divorce. But if I knew– if I knew that there was a remote possibility of our marriage working out, I would have kept fighting. But, in the end, it just– just too much damage that was done, couldn’t repair it.

I’m sorry. Sorry to hear that, Shawn.

So what about you? Think that’s the same case with you and Johnny?

I’m…not sure.

Okay, well, then, I think that you should take my advice, because even if there is the slightest chance that you two could work your marriage out, Chanel, you gotta go for it. You gotta fix it. You gotta fix it before it’s too late.

As soon as you can reach her? Brady, it’s 2025. I mean, if you can’t reach someone, obviously, they’re either ghosting you or they’re dead.

Yeah, that’s funny.

No, seriously. Is your new girlfriend ghosting you?

Will you leave it alone? Just stop.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I know how hurtful it is to be neglected. I mean, maybe Ava just needs some space. Or could it be maybe you’re being a little too needy, a little too clingy?

When’s the–when’s the last time you heard from Ava?

Johnny, it was a voicemail. And I couldn’t really understand what she was saying on it because the reception was bad.

Okay, well– I don’t know, you wanna play it back? Maybe we can figure it out.

Sure. Give it a try. Cool. – Brady, it’s Ava. You need to call me back as soon as you get this. [static crackling]

Yeah, I mean, it definitely sounds urgent, but I’m sorry, I can’t make it out. Have you tried calling her back?

Yeah, multiple times. I’ve texted her, and I haven’t gotten a response. I was gonna have Steve try to enhance the audio on it, but– I’ll tell you what, if I don’t hear from her soon, I’m gonna call the cops. [soft tense music]

All right, listen up, you old crone. I’ve tried to be reasonable about this, but I’m out of patience now.

Are we playing good captive, bad captive now?

You obviously have no idea who you are messing with. So let me enlighten you. I can have you killed with one phone call, and then you’re gonna be haunting these halls for real.

You know, Ava, I used to know a man just like you. He was very powerful and made all kinds of threats. And for years, for a long time, I would cower in fear. But then one day, I finally stood up to him. And I realized there was nothing to fear– nothing at all. So you can threaten me all you like, doesn’t faze me one bit.

It’s fine. Because Brady is going to be coming through those doors any moment to rescue me.

Ooh, what makes you say that?

Because I left him a message. And I let him know I was coming to pick up Rachel. So as soon as he listens to that message, he’s gonna come running.

Hmm. But as he still hasn’t come to rescue you, maybe he’ll never come running. Maybe he doesn’t give a damn if he never sees you again.

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All right, so I just cleared my schedule. We are all set for Rachel’s appointment. Where did Johnny go?

He said something about having to solve a missing persons case of his own.

Well, Brady, in all seriousness, I think you’re being a bit dramatic about Ava. She’s a tough cookie. She’s–I’m sure nothing happened to her. I mean, not that I care. But if it were not for you, honestly, I wouldn’t care if she dropped off the face of the Earth. But I know she is a thing for you right now, and God knows why. But, uh, I do hope that nothing’s happened to her and, well, that she gets in touch with you soon.

That almost sounded sincere.

Well, it almost was. I put a lot of effort into it. [soft suspenseful music]

Oh, stop your pouting. I know you’re upset because Brady hasn’t come to find you, but you still have to eat. Come on. Open wide.

How do I know you’re not gonna poison me?

You don’t. But if you don’t eat, you’ll starve to death.

I’ll take my chances.

Oh, well, I guess we’ll just put the gag back on again.

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Open up. [phone ringing] Hello?

It’s me again. We got trouble.

What’s wrong?

Ava left a voicemail for my dad.

Yes, I heard about that.

Big problem. He just played it for my mom.

Listen, I’m going to put our guest into another room and– so I can speak freely. And when I come back, you’re gonna tell me exactly what was in that message, okay?

Well, that was awkward. Actually, no, awkward doesn’t quite capture it. That was excruciatingly embarrassing, and I don’t think I will ever live it down.

I’m very sorry, Belle.

Yeah, me too– that I didn’t lock the door, for one thing.

A wise idea.

Yes, especially in my parents’ house, where nobody ever seems to knock.

Well, I’d like to say that you’ll know better for next time, but there’s obviously not going to be a next time– not here, anyways.

Not anywhere.

Hmm.

[groans] Johnny.

Hey, Chanel.

What are you doing here? How did you get in?

Your mom let me in. I came by ’cause I was– I was just– I was worried about you. You were in pretty bad shape when you ran off last night, and I just wanted to make sure you were okay.

Well, I’m surprised that my mom didn’t slam the door in your face.

Yeah, so was I. I think she saw how concerned I was when I showed up, so she took pity on me. She insisted you were fine, but I needed to see for myself.

Yeah, well, Mama was right. Aside from a bit of a hangover, I–I’m fine.

I’m glad to hear that. [soft music] Chanel, if you don’t mind my asking… where have you been?

I spent the night with Shawn Brady.

Shawn.

Hi, Marlena. I probably should have called first, but I was in the area. Is this a bad time?

Well, I’m just getting some work done.

Oh, okay, well, then I won’t keep you. I borrowed some pictures of Rachel from Brady, and I just wanted to return them since the search is over.

Yes. Uh, thank you. I’ll make sure that he gets them. And thanks for stopping by.

Yeah. [soft tense music]

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Belle?

Shawn, uh, EJ–

You don’t owe me an explanation. Your personal life, it’s none of my business. [soft tense music]

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Your personal life is none of my business, either. But anyone who comes into my home is my business, and you– you are not welcome here.

Understood. I’ll be on my way.

You, uh–you slept with my cousin Shawn?

No. No, we didn’t sleep together, but I did kiss him.

I see.

It was a drunken mistake. And for the record, he did not kiss me back. He just took me home so that I could sleep it off.

Well, I guess– I guess I should thank him for looking out for you.

Well, he was looking out for you too.

What do you mean?

Well, this morning he asked me if there was any chance that I could ever forgive you. And, um… [apprehensive music] Actually did more than that. He urged me to forgive you, and I told him that I wasn’t sure if I was ready to do that.

I understand.

And then he offered me some advice. He said that if I thought that there was any chance at saving our marriage, that I should act on it before it’s too late. And I think– I think that he was right.

[groans] So good to see you, pumpkin.

You’re not mad at me anymore?

Uh, I’m not happy, honey, that you ran away. You scared me half to death. But you’re my little girl, and I’m very happy that you’re okay. And I will always love you no matter what, okay?

Can we do something fun, like go to the zoo?

Well, actually, sweetheart, honey, no, no, no. We’re gonna go to your therapy today. Remember, we talked about that?

Yeah, I do. You said I could tell them how much I hate Ava.

Well–

I’m sorry, what is that?

I think that’s what you said. All I said is that you can feel free to talk about your feelings, right?

Same thing.

Okay, why don’t you go get your winter jacket, all right?

Okay.

Okay.

Kristen?

What?

Really?

No, that’s all I said. That’s all I said, Brady. [phone beeps] What is it? A text from Ava?

Yes. Finally.

Hmm. [suspenseful music]

Well, I solved your little mystery. I know why Brady hasn’t come looking for you.

Why? Did he not get my message?

Well, not all of it. Apparently, there was a bad connection and he didn’t hear you say you were coming to Aremid to fetch Rachel.

Oh, well… He’s still gonna wonder where I am when I don’t show up in Salem again.

No, he won’t. Thanks to your big mouth, I was able to help Rachel send Brady the perfect response.

“I’m sorry I haven’t returned your calls. I just landed in Hong Kong.”

Really? Really? Excuse me.

I’m sorry. I’m just curious. Why is she in Hong Kong?

It’s none of your business. I don’t know.

Well, it’s not hard to guess. She’s probably there to visit Tripp and Wendy. And maybe, just maybe, she’s kind enough to go there so that our little girl might have been inspired to come back home. I take it from your silence that I’m right. Oh, come on, Brady. What’s with the sad face? I mean, Ava–I mean, she’s going to be back soon.

No, you know? No, she’s not. It appears that she’s gonna be staying there for quite a long time because she doesn’t wanna get between my daughter and me.

Oh, dear. So is Ava breaking up with you?

Yes, she is.

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Ugh, they never warn you how much of a hassle it is keeping someone captive, do they? Holding Rafe in the tunnels is becoming a full-time job. Not that I need to tell you that. Of course, I don’t have a job, thanks to Jada Hunter. But I’ll get my revenge. The woman will rue the day she crossed a DiMera.

What woman would that be, Dad?

[laughs] You caught me. I was just complaining to your nonno about Commissioner Hunter.

What’d she do?

Well, besides going behind my back to Mayor Price and getting me fired.

Right, that. Well, look, I’d be happy to put in a good word for you with my mother-in-law, except I’m not exactly high up on Paulina’s list after what I did to her daughter.

[tense music]

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Well, hello, hello. Hey! [chuckles] Well? How do I look?

You look good, Mama. Yeah, where are you going?

Oh, to an event for my police commissioner.

Mm. A fundraiser?

Hell, no. It’s Jada’s bachelorette party. So put down that popcorn. Get dressed. You are coming with me.

[music playing]

Well, tonight is Jada’s last hurrah as a single woman.

Ah. It’s our job to make sure it’s a night she never forgets.

I brought just the thing to help with that.

Ah.

All right.

[whimsical music]

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Classy.

Oh, you know it, girl. All right. Here.

Party doesn’t start for an hour.

Well, don’t tell me Patch Johnson’s daughter is scared of a little pre-game. Yes! OK, now we’re talking. On three?

Sure. One, two–

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Mmm. [laughing]

Mmm.

Mm-hmm.

Shawn, what are you still doing here?

Well, I just finished the report on Rachel Black. Apparently, Child Protective Services are getting involved.

Oh. Let’s hope nothing comes of that. Rachel was upset and ran away because her parents aren’t together. It’s unfortunate, but it’s– it’s nobody’s fault.

Yeah, I agree. And now that I’m done with that, I’m about to head over to your groom-to-be’s bachelor party.

Hmm. You boys better not get too wild.

Oh, come on. This is Rafe we’re talking about here. How wild do you think it’s going to get?

Ah. Well, let’s see. What are we in the mood for? Wild, Wild Cheerleaders or MILFs Gone Wild?

Oh, what’s up, primo? Why are you so jumpy?

Ah. I don’t know. I guess because I’m anxious about getting married tomorrow.

Which is why you need to relax. So I’m throwing you a bachelor party tonight.

You said bachelor party? As in booze and strippers bachelor party?

Yeah, you down with that?

Hell, yeah, I am.

Wow, I thought you might have been resistant to it.

Are you kidding me? Just don’t hog all the lap dances, OK? Groom gets first pick.

Oh, you don’t worry about that. You know tonight’s entertainment’s not my flavor.

Yeah, right. What kind of hot-blooded man doesn’t want a lap dance from a beautiful woman?

A hot-blooded man that likes other hot-blooded men.

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[soft orchestration]

Announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so arethe “Days of Our Lives.”

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Come on, you. Get a move on. Get dressed. We’ve got a party to attend.

Mama!

Don’t you Mama me. Now, I’ve been watching you moping around here for days, crying over that trifling ass Johnny DiMera.

Who happens to be my husband.

Well, look, I know– I know you’re still hurting. But just sitting around here feeling sorry for yourself isn’t going to change anything. So chop, chop. Get a move on. Get dressed. Get cute. Come on. Get up. Get up! Come on. I am going to get that man, that Johnny DiMera off your mind if it’s the last thing I do.

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Oh. Ooh!

I take it there hasn’t been any improvement in your marital situation.

No, Chanel wants nothing to do with me.

Well, don’t give up hope. I can’t tell you the amount of times your mother and I forgave each other.

Till you didn’t. What’s with the tray?

Oh, I– I just got Harold to prepare me a light meal, light dinner, in fact, to have in my quarters.

You’re eating in your room? [chuckles]

Just trying to mix things up.

OK, well, I’d better– I’d better get going.

OK. Where are you off to?

Rafe’s cousin is throwing him a bachelor party down at the Pub.

A bachelor party?

Mm-hmm.

I didn’t know about this.

Well, why would you? You can’t stand Rafe.

Well, of course, the man is insufferable. But as you well know, I recently hired him to help me on a case. And he should be focused on the task at hand, not sowing the last of his wild oats.

Don’t you think Rafe deserves one night to let loose?

How loose are we talking?

I don’t know. I don’t have all the details. And it’s not like Rafe is known as a party animal.

Of course, you’re right. Well, please go have fun.

Thanks. I’ll see you later.

[chuckles] Bye. [sighs] The last thing I need is for Arnold to let loose in front of Rafe’s friends and family. One drunken slip of the tongue, and he could ruin everything.

Primo, did you forget that I’m gay?

No. No, I– of course I didn’t forget. I just figured that maybe tonight– tonight you go with the flow.

The flow? Well, yeah, stranger things have happened.

I guess. All right, well, I’m going to go get showered and get ready for the big night. Can’t wait to get some quality lap time with a hot little number and get hammered. Hammer time. [laughs]

Weird.

Sorry, my fiancé is so straight-laced.

Why are you apologizing to me?

Well, considering you’re a newly single guy, I’m sure you’d be up for a real party.

Hey, this is Rafe’s big night, so we go at his speed.

Well, I am glad to hear that. And, hey, I don’t want you to think that I’m complaining. Rafe is the most loving and loyal guy that I could ever want. I can’t tell you how good it feels to know exactly where I stand at all times, especially after some of my past relationships. Madame DA.

Hi there, Bridey. Hi, Shawn.

Hey, Belle.

Please tell me we don’t have an appointment that I forgot about.

Well, kind of. I was sent here to escort you to your bachelorette party.

[laughter]

Stephanie thought I needed an escort?

Well, she knew you had to work late and didn’t want you to weasel out of having a good time the night before your wedding.

But I’m not even dressed.

Oh, well. Tada! [laughs] Here, go change in your office. Go!

All right.

I was going to say, you look a little overdressed for police work.

Oh. [laughs]

I mean, come on. You look great.

Aw. Thank you. What are you doing tonight?

Well, as a matter of fact, I’m about to go to a bachelor party.

Oh, I wasn’t sure there was going to be one.

Yep, there’s one. And I think it should be fun.

Yeah. I’m really happy for Jada and Rafe.

Yeah, me too. So I guess I’m going to see you at the wedding tomorrow, then?

Yeah. Yeah, I’ll see you there. Ah, I should probably go and see if Jada needs any help.

Yeah.

[knocking]

Ha! Ha! Someone told me there’s a party.

Come on in, boss.

Oh, no, I am not your boss tonight. I’m just here for the fun. And I brought a friend.

Hi. I hope you don’t mind me crashing.

Are you kidding? The more the merrier.

Oh, Chanel, she needs some cheering up. She and Johnny, they’re going through a rough patch.

Dang, Mama. Why do you have to put my business all out in the street?

We’re among friends. Besides, I am sure that Stephanie and Gabi both know what it feels like to have a man cheat on you and break your heart.

Oh, you bet I do.

Your mom is right, Chanel. We’ve got your back.

Yeah, well, thank you. I really do appreciate that. Too bad my husband isn’t as loyal as my friends.

There you go, buddy.

Thanks. Where’s– where’s everybody else?

They should be here soon. Javi said that Rafe is still getting ready.

Is my– is my Grandpa Roman in the back?

Oh, no. No. Roman is in Chicago visiting with your Uncle Rex. He left me in charge of the joint, which is a decision he might live to regret. That was supposed to be a joke.

Ah. Right. Yeah. I’m sorry.

What’s going on? You OK, buddy?

Yeah. No, I’m fine. I just– I was– I was kind of hoping to talk to my Grandpa Roman about some stuff. I could use some advice.

OK, well, I’m not your grandpa, but I’m a good listener. And, you know, Kayla and I were over at Abe and Paulina’s the other night for dinner. We saw Chanel.

So then you– you know how badly I messed up.

I got the gist.

I think I really blew it, Uncle Steve. I– I don’t know if Chanel’s ever going to be able to forgive me.

Come on, Johnny. Listen, we all make mistakes, OK? A mistake doesn’t have to mean the end of your marriage. Just ask your Aunt Kayla about how many times I screwed up.

So then how’d you come out on the other side?

I’ll tell you how we did it. By trusting in the power of our love no matter how stupid I was to take it for granted.

Whoo!

[laughter]

That a girl.

OK, chica.

Maybe– maybe we should try to pace ourselves, baby.

I’m good, Mama. I know my limits.

[knocking]

[screaming]

Oh, the bride has arrived.

I told you I’d get her here looking fabulous.

I’m not overdressed?

Va va voom!

Oh, my god, are you kidding? You look amazing.

Come on in. The water’s fine.

It looks like you started without us.

Well, then you better catch up.

Are you ready?

Oh, yeah.

You know what? I am ready to turn all the way up tonight. Let’s put those boys to shame!

[cheering]

There you go.

Thanks. You know I got to admit, I was expecting something a little more rowdy.

We’ll get there. The night’s still young.

Yeah! So how awesome is this? Party for me with all my bros to celebrate.

Yeah. You deserve it, pal. There you go. Yeah.

So this party is anything goes, right?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Oh, whoa, whoa. It’s a bachelor party, OK? You can say or do anything, and no one is going to tell you to stop, all right?

Good evening, gentlemen.

So much for that.

Dad, the Pub is closed for Rafe’s bachelor party.

I know.

Then what are you doing here?

Why wouldn’t I want to raise a toast to the lucky groom?

Well, maybe because you hate the guy’s guts.

And vice versa.

Well, I won’t deny that Rafe and I have had our clashes. I think we’re trying to turn a corner. Right, Rafe?

Uh-huh.

It’s hardly a ringing endorsement.

Well, Shawn, if you really must know, I’ve hired Rafe to investigate on my behalf, and I’ve come for a progress report.

Is that true, Rafe?

Yeah. Yeah, he did. It’s a– he just– he hired me to track down that Sloan Petersen chick. Is there a problem?

Yeah, there’s a problem. You can’t just take on new cases without running it by me first.

OK. I don’t see what the big deal is, man. I mean, we’re PIs. And he hired me, paid me a bunch of cash to do PI stuff.

The big deal is it’s my name and John’s name on that door, not yours. And it’s never a good idea to get involved with the DiMeras.

OK, buddy. You need to chill out.

Hey, hey, hey, Rafe, tell me you understand what I’m saying or we’ve got ourselves a real problem here.

Chug, chug, chug!

[laughter]

[dance music playing]

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What are you looking at, hmm? Thinking you’re all cool with your little sunglasses and your little six-pack abs. I bet you cheat on your little inflatable wife all the time, too, don’t you?

Well, OK.

What did you put in these, because you’re not supposed to taste the alcohol.

Well, I’d tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.

No, you– you can’t threaten me. I am the commissioner. OK, honey? I’m–

Yeah, Jada’s right. That’s actually a prosecutable offense, and I would know because I’m the DA.

[laughter]

OK, I’m the mayor, and I don’t give a damn what’s in them.

[laughter]

It tastes good.

Wow, you think the guys are having as much fun as we are?

To hell with the guys, OK? Death to all straight cisgender men.

You’re trying to start something with me, Patchy?

Hey, boys, boys, boys, boys, boys. This is supposed to be a party. You can talk about who’s hiring who next week.

Yeah, you know what? Javi’s right. Let’s go– let’s go check on the food, you guys. And Johnny, maybe you could see if your dad has someplace else to be, so that’d be great.

Yeah, Dad–

Ah, Shawn, I’ll take a veggie and hummus tray if you have any back there. Just trying to cut back on the fried foods, you know?

Rafe, you see he’s just trying to cause trouble, and you’re playing right into it.

Come on, Uncle Steve. Come on. Let’s go see how those wings are doing. Let’s go. Come on.

It’s OK.

Dad, maybe– maybe it’d be a good idea if you found someplace else to go.

Nonsense. Rafe’s more than happy to have me here, aren’t you?

Yeah. Yeah, no, I’m fine if he stays.

Mm-hmm.

Well, it’s your night. I’m gonna go see if they need help bringing the food out of the kitchen.

I’m going to check on the entertainment, see if they’re on their way.

OK. Yeah, yeah, see, now you’re talking. This guy. You’re ruining my night.

This party isn’t for you, you pathetic slug. It’s for Rafe Hernandez!

Oh, yeah. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I have his stupid face.

These are some of his closest friends. And Steve Johnson is a professional snoop. If anyone can spot that you’re a fake, it’s him.

Oh, yeah. You know what? He didn’t see nothing. That’s why he was tweaking out, this guy. Besides, you’re the one who’s screwing things up. You didn’t have to tell Cyclops that I’m working for you, did you?

I needed to come up with a reason why I would attend a party of someone that I detest.

OK, whatever. I’m just waiting for the strippers.

You need to keep your eye on the prize. I am not paying you to get lap dances. You have one mission and one mission alone– to help me get back at Jada Hunter.

Easy now.

What? I’m just blowing off a little steam.

Oh, well, breathe, breathe, baby. That nice lifeguard didn’t do anything to you.

OK. OK. You know what, everyone? How about a game? Huh? Huh?

OK. What kind of game? Because I am at the point where I can’t remember any trivia.

[laughter]

No trivia. No trivia. Each of these cards has a personal question on it. So you pick one and you answer honestly or you take a shot. [laughter]

Oh! Hey!

Perfect. OK, first card. Oh! Name a hookup you regret. I’ll go first. Jeremy Horton, world class dirtbag.

[laughter]

And I’m going to take a shot anyway, to wash his name out of my mouth.

Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep, yep, yep. Aha.

[laughter]

Paulina?

Oh! That’s easy. 50 Cent.

What?

You hooked up with 50 Cent?

It’s pronounced Fitty Cent.

[laughter]

Oh, yeah, we ran in the same circles, back in my Miami days.

Ooh!

OK, I don’t think I would regret that one because that man is fine.

Oh, no, no. I don’t regret anything. We had a fabulous time.

[laughing]

Ooh, I just regret what happened afterwards.

What happened afterwards?

Ooh, brotha wouldn’t stop blowing up my pager.

[laughter]

Oh, I said “Curtis, boo, enough. I know I’m hard to get over, but please try.”

[laughter]

That is an incredible flex.

Yes, you– you are a legend.

Wow. We should use that story during your campaign.

No.

Oh my god. Wow. OK, well, who’s next? Belle?

Oh, god, no, I’m not following that. I’ll take a shot.

[laughter]

All right, then, what about our bride? Yeah. Commissioner Jada Hunter, soon-to-be Hernandez. Give us a hookup you regret.

OK, well, it was actually my first time.

Aww.

This is good.

Yeah, I was in high school, and we went to band camp.

[laughter]

Like in “American Pie”?

No, no, no. It was not like that in the movie. It was– it was actually like– it was pretty sweet.

Aww.

Yeah, until the gorgeous saxophone player that I hooked up with went around and told every single person at the camp that we slept together.

Oh, no.

What a tool.

I know.

Typical.

Did you find him and shove his sax down his throat?

[laughter]

No, I was too embarrassed. I was too embarrassed. But even– even after all this time, if I ever catch him out, it is a one trip ticket to taser-town.

[laughter]

OK, OK. Hey, no one heard me say that.

No, no, please, please, please. We’ll help you do it. What’s this loser’s name?

No, no, no, no. Forget about it. Gabi, you’re next. What hookup do you regret?

That’s easy. EJ DiMera.

Wait, you hooked up with EJ?

Uhh. I wanted to pay Stefan back for sleeping with Ava while I was in prison.

You see, every damn DiMera! Cheaters!

Chanel.

It was a huge mistake, and it completely destroyed my marriage.

Screw EJ!

Screw EJ!

Oh my god. Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Here’s another one. All right, all right. You know what? Belle, quit keeping us in suspense. Spill.

Well, Gabi here already stole my thunder because my most regrettable hookup was also EJ.

[tense music]

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You hooked up with EJ?

OK, listen, this was when Shawn and I were separated. And, you know, I actually thought that we had something. And then my sister showed up, a.k.a. EJ’s ex-wife, and she completely freaked out. So–

So Sami scared you away?

No, Sami scared EJ away. And he was, like, tripping all over himself, telling her how much I didn’t mean anything to him.

Oh.

I know, I probably deserved for breaking girl code, so–

No, no, to hell with them. EJ went after his ex’s sister. That man has no conscience.

Mm-mm.

I can attest to that.

Is there anyone in the room who has not slept with my father-in-law? Praise the Lord. Some of y’all got taste.

Chanel, your turn. Tell us the hookup that you regret.

Oh, that’s easy. My husband, Johnny. He is every bit as nasty as that father of his.

Are you listening to me?

You’re as bad as one-eyed Willie. I know what to do, OK?

You better, because I’m starting to lose my patience.

Dinner is served. All the deep fried goodness you could ever want, and some rabbit food for Lord Fauntleroy over there.

So I couldn’t get in touch with the entertainment. But would anyone like to play darts while we wait?

I’m afraid playtime is over, boys. At least for one of you.

You don’t mean that about Johnny.

The hell I don’t. You know what? I thought that Johnny was the love of my life. But all he did was shatter my heart into a million little pieces when he cheated with that skank, Joy Wesley.

Ooh, boy.

And, you know what? I should have known– I should have known when he was possessed by the devil that he was not right for me.

Say what now?

You know, the devil, he only preys on the weak-minded.

Oh, well, we know that’s not true from experience.

OK, what is going on here?

You know what this party needs?

An exorcism.

[laughter]

A change of scenery. What say we hit the road?

Can we help you with something, officer?

I’m the one asking the questions here, Pirate Pete.

[laughter]

What’d she just call me?

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Hey, I’m sorry. I don’t– I don’t think we’ve met. I’m Detective Shawn Brady. OK, look, my family owns the place, and we’re having a private bachelor party for a good friend of ours who just happens to be the ex-commissioner.

Good for you.

I’m sorry, officer. What’s going on here?

You’re the groom?

Yeah. Is there a problem?

Oh, you better believe it. I’m here to arrest you for identity theft.

[dramatic music]

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Identity theft?

You heard me. You’re going around Salem claiming you’re someone you’re not.

Yeah, I don’t know–

A married man. When you’re still very much single.

What?

At least for one more night. Woo!

I told you there’d be entertainment.

That’s what I’m talking about.

Let’s go.

[upbeat music]

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OK, guys, our car is here, and we should all be able to squeeze in.

OK, OK, where are we going? Are we going clubbing?

Yeah! You’ll see. You’ll see.

[laughter]

You know what? Why don’t you girls, you go on ahead. I think I’m going to get Chanel home.

Are you sure?

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. She wasn’t really up for this, and I just– I didn’t listen to her, so let me– come on, let me get you to bed.

No, I don’t want to go home.

Well, I think you do.

No, I don’t. I’m just starting to have fun.

Now, baby, you’re still hurting.

No, I feel great, OK? Look, the night is young and free and so am I. So where are we going?

[music playing]

Oh. I’ve been a bad boy. Want to arrest me?

Uh-uh-uh. You can look, but you can’t touch.

Oh, come on, baby. Just one little touch. I’m a good tipper.

Your bride is a lucky lady.

Yeah.

Oh!

Hmm. Having a good time?

Jada? Jada, I was–

Oh, don’t let us interrupt you, big brother.

No, no, no, I– we were just doing–

Calm down, Rafe. You know what happens at bachelor parties. Go ahead. Finish your lap dance.

[laughs] No, no, no. Because I would rather have a lap dance from you.

What the hell are you doing here?

I could ask you the same thing.

OK, well, you better not ruin this night for my brother. I’m going to go get a drink.

OK, nice talking to you, Ms. Hernandez. [gags]

Hey. What happened to the bachelorette party?

Well, someone needed to make sure that your boys are behaving. [laughs]

Yeah. Well, let’s just hope that these two behave.

Hey, I– I didn’t know you were going to Jada’s party.

Yeah? Well, that’s because I don’t have to tell you my plans anymore.

It’s not what I meant.

No. No, because you never say what you actually mean, like when you said that you promised to– what was it? Love, honor, and be faithful to me?

Chanel.

No, no. Save it. Or matter of fact, you know what, tell it to Joy Wesley, OK? Because you are her problem now.

Oh! Chanel!

I’m on it.

No, no, no. Let me go. Let me go. I’m the only one that’s completely sober. And plus, I know a little bit about letting alcohol and anger get the better of you.

Thank you.

All right.

[laughs] Well, as much fun as tonight has been for the both of us, I think we should be heading out.

What? Now?

Yeah. We don’t want to be hung over for our wedding day tomorrow. I’ll get us a car.

Yeah, well, actually, I already got a room at the Inn.

You do? Why?

No, no, no. Well, because it’s– I mean, you’re not supposed to be together before your wedding, right? It’s bad luck. Besides, it’s going to make our wedding night all the more special, right?

Wow, you really are old-fashioned.

Is that a bad thing?

Well, I’m not thrilled that we’re going to spend the night away from each other, but I’ll allow it, if it means that it will make tomorrow as special as we both want it.

Oh, I know it. Yeah.

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Oh, well, looks like you ladies had a good time, huh?

I will be paying for it tomorrow.

No, you won’t.

Oh, boy.

No, no, no. Come on. No, no, no. We’ll clean up later. Come here. Yes, you come over here with your Papa. Have a seat.

It’s such a mess, though.

The mess can keep. Come on. Sit down.

OK. What’s up?

Well, why don’t you tell me? I know that you and your mom had an ice cream and rom-com night so you could process your break up with Phillip. I just want to make sure you’re OK. Because she said you sounded kind of defeatist.

Maybe that’s because I’ve been defeated.

Come on, baby girl. You can’t let one bad experience cause you to give up on love.

One bad experience? Are we forgetting that this is my second time at bat with Philip, not to mention Chad and Everett and all the other failed relationships.

Come on. Forget about those guys. Listen to me. There is somebody out there who’s just as perfect for you as your mom is for me.

I don’t know about that.

Oh, I do. And one of these days, you’re going to find him. And you’re going to be having your own bachelorette party.

[laughs]

Yeah. And after that, I’m going to walk my little sweetness down the aisle.

Thanks, Dad. I needed to hear that.

Come here. Oh, my baby girl.

You know you did not need to drive me home, and you certainly did not need to walk me to my door.

You seem to have had an awful lot to drink tonight.

Oh, please, I barely had anything to drink. I had, like, six Jell-O shots. Maybe seven. I don’t know.

Oh, was that all?

I know how to call a rideshare.

My driver was already sitting outside the Pub.

Oh, well, you’re nothing if not a gentleman.

Well, you know, I have my moments.

Oh, well, do you have your moments where you recognize sarcasm? Because I was being sarcastic. I don’t think you’re a gentleman at all.

[sighs] What is your problem with me, Belle?

My problem?

I mean, if there was any reason to be upset, it’d be me.

[scoffs] You?

Yes, yes. You stole my job.

Well, you ghosted me after Sami found out about us.

Is that what this is about? Did you go after the DA position because you hadn’t gotten over me yet?

Oh, please, the only person here who hasn’t gotten over you is you. Now get the hell out of my house.

Ooh, I seem to have struck a nerve. In vino veritas and all that.

Oh, my god. You are so smug. I don’t know what I ever saw in you.

I don’t know. You tell me.

[soft music]

[dance music]

Oh, there you are.

Finally, a friendly face.

It’s good to see you, too.

Wait, wait, did Mama send you?

No, no, she didn’t send me. I volunteered. I’m here to make sure you get home safe.

I don’t want to go home. I want to dance. Come on. Come on. Dance with me, Shawn.

Chanel, you are drunk.

Yeah, I know. And I plan on getting even drunker. And then who knows where the night will take us.

[laughter]

You guys are so sweet to make sure that I got home OK.

Well, we live here too.

I have the bestest future in-laws ever.

[laughter]

Well, I’m just glad that you had fun tonight and that you weren’t too upset walking in on that stripper.

Oh. Why would I be upset? That stripper might have had one dance with my man Rafe. But I– I get to spend my whole life with him.

Hell, yeah, you do.

Yeah. How lucky am I? Well, I better get to my room because I got to get some sleep so I can be fresh for my wedding day tomorrow with your brother. Oh. You know, just think, in a few short hours, I am going to be Mrs. Rafe Hernandez. [giggles]

[knocking]

Oh, you came.

Why else would I have taken your number?

Oh. All right, then. Let’s get this party started, shall we?

[music playing]

[groans]

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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join Kassandra and Rhett in holy matrimony. If anyone knows any reason why these two should not wed, let them speak now or forever hold their peace. And then back from the dead, Charlemagne bursts in to announce she’s pregnant with Rhett’s baby. Pandemonium erupts. But why should she get to have all the fun? Who says there can’t be two interruptions? Suddenly, Rhett’s twin brother Thrust bursts into the church. And he says– he says–

Who do you have to sleep with to get a drink around here?

[jazzy music]

Hey, I’m sorry to just show up like this. I hope you weren’t busy.

No, no, I was just on Julie’s computer trying to find a job. I need to start paying you back that money that you loaned me. What’s going on? Are you OK?

Not really.

Let me guess. Is this about that girl that Tate got pregnant?

[light upbeat music]

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Hey.

Hey. Any takers?

Well, everyone seemed really concerned, and everyone took one. They said they’d put it in their windows and stuff. Ah, I just hope it gets results so we can track her down.

Yeah, I’ve been checking social media. It’s getting a lot of reposts, but no word yet.

Dad said he would call if there’s any news. So far, I haven’t heard anything.

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[ominous music]

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[phone beeps]

Brady, it’s Ava. You need to call me back as soon as you get this–

[phone static] [line clicks]

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Damn it, Ava, what were you trying to tell me?

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Rachel, are you–
[eerie music]

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[dramatic musical flourish]

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That was even easier than I thought.

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No kidding.

Looks like this Ava woman won’t be coming between your mommy and daddy anymore.

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[soft orchestration]

Announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so arethe “Days of Our Lives.”

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[jazzy music]

That is the first thing you said to me when we met. Who do you have to sleep with to get a drink around here? Thought it was wonderfully crass and bold. And I considered answering, me. But then I thought that was too crass and too bold, not to mention a little pushy. So I controlled myself and said something reasonably polite, as I recall.

Actually, you said nothing, as I recall. You were, uh, sitting right here in this very bar, and you were sitting over there typing away, drinking a spicy Mezcal Paloma.

Time-out, time-out, Romeo. If you knew what I was drinking, why did you act like you didn’t?

Maybe because I wanted you to tell me about it. Is that such a big mystery, Juliet?

No. I just like hearing you say it.

You were drinking a caipirinha.

My usual.

Mm-hmm. It was tart, very sweet. And I knew that as soon as I tasted it, I would always associate it with you. Which is why I couldn’t even look at a caipirinha for a while– you know, when we were not seeing each other.

Yeah, things did get a little loco between us, I mean, for a while anyway.

Thanks to me and this cursed laptop.

No, no, don’t hurt its feelings. That’s what drew me over to you in the first place.

I thought it was my dimples.

Well, creative guys are my weakness, but creative guys with dimples? Guárdame. And besides, all that matters is that we found our way back to each other.

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[phone beeps]
[line trilling]

Come on, Ava. Come on, pick up. [phone ringing]

[eerie music]

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Brady calling. It’s your dad.

What do we do?

Simple. We just won’t answer it.

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Ava, hey. It’s Brady. I got your message. I heard you say that you needed me to call you back, but there must have been a bad connection because I couldn’t hear the rest. Is this about Rachel? Please call me when you can.

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[sighs]

So I was with Tate trying to help him find his missing sister.

His sister’s missing?

Yeah. She ran away and nobody can find her.

Oh, wow. I’m really sorry. That’s terrible.

Yeah. Everyone’s, like, really worried.

Yeah, well, I’m surprised you’re still not with Tate.

Well, we were trying to get the word out on social media. We figured if enough people knew she was missing, maybe someone would have seen her.

Sure. Yeah, of course.

Mm-hmm. And just as we were brainstorming ideas, Sophia shows up unannounced. And she drops this huge bombshell that her mom won’t let her give the baby up for adoption, which, I guess, now means that Tate and her have to raise the baby together. So that’s why I’m still not with him. [twangy guitar music]

Hey, I’m thinking maybe we should split up. You know, I’ll stay here. I’ll watch the laptop. And you go home and maybe see if you can help out there

No, actually, I think we’ll get more done together. Besides, we need to talk about what happened.

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Uh, OK.

Because I’ve been thinking, Tate, about the whole adoption thing.

OK. What about it?

Well, since my mother is never going to agree to it, what if we–

What if we what?

What if we do it anyway?

[tense music]

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So, speaking of your sexy profession, how’s the writing going?

Well, if I could figure out a way to make this wedding sexy, then all of my problems would just melt away. Alas–

Hey. If anyone can do it–

Well, then I would still have to figure out where 15 different cast members are sitting, who says what to whom. It’s a lot of work. I should be getting hazard pay.

Hey. Try planning a real wedding. Jada and Rafe are getting married in 16 hours, and I still don’t even want to think about what I have to do tomorrow.

Well, at least you have help. Who’s Rafe’s best man?

I don’t think he has one. Tell me– what?

Who’s planning his bachelor party?

What, I’m supposed to do that, too?

Well, if nobody’s volunteered.

Oh my God. I have never planned a bachelor party. I’ve never been to a bachelor party. So I have to order food. I have to book a venue.

OK. the venue is the easy part, Martha Stewart. Just reserve this place. no perspiration required. Or better yet, the Brady Pub. That’s probably more Rafe’s speed. Look, it’s just a bunch of guys sitting around drinking. They’re not going to care where they are, as long as there’s a stripper.

A stripper? Where am I going to get stripper?

That’s where your roguish boyfriend comes in.

I got a feeling Rafe would prefer a woman.

His loss.

And for that matter. Jada would, too.

OK, you need a stripper? I can find you a stripper. Oh, shoot.

What is it?

That kid, Doug, left me a message yesterday. I must have missed it.

 Mr. Stark, it’s Doug Williams. I just wanted to let you know I paid off all my debts. A friend gave me a loan. And I’m determined to get a job and pay it back completely. I need to do right by the people here in Salem that have been so good to me.

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So if you could call me back, I was wondering if there’s any way you could help me again. And I want to do whatever it takes to get that necklace back to Julie.

[suspenseful music]

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Maybe this isn’t as bad as you think it is.

Right. It’s probably worse.

Oh, come on. Just because Sophia has to keep the baby doesn’t mean she and Tate are going to raise it together.

Yeah, I guess that’s true. But still, it’s like they’re going to be tied to each other for– for practically the next 18 years. I mean, we’re literally going to be in our 30s by that time.

OK. I think you might be getting a little ahead of yourself there.

No, not really. I mean, when I first found out Sophia was pregnant, I tried to be so understanding and hopeful because– because I know the two of them didn’t mean for this to happen. And they were on their way to get an abortion.

Which would have made everything a lot simpler.

Right. But when Sophia’s mom found out, it’s like all of a sudden Sophia’s actually having the baby. And only then Tate tells me they’re even talking about adoption. But guess what. Sophia’s mom didn’t approve of that, either. So– so it’s like this is never going to be over. Next thing you know, Tate’s going to be telling me he has to marry Sophia after all.

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[twangy guitar music]

I’m sorry. What do you mean we’ll do it anyway? How are we going to give the baby up for adoption without your mother’s approval?

Simple. I’ll be 18 before the baby is born. So what if we go to an adoption agency and make all the arrangements? And my mom never has to know.

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Sophia, I don’t think it’s a good idea.

Why not?

Because I just– I don’t think that going to an adoption agency on the sly is a good plan.

It is if we’re the only ones who know about it.

Sophia, your parents are going to find out about this. You said your mother freaked out when you went to the doctor’s appointment without her, right? OK, what happens when you go to the hospital nine months’ pregnant and you don’t come home with a baby? [tense music]

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Brady, come on. What is the news? Just tell me what’s going on.

JJ stopped by the house earlier, said there’s nothing new to report yet. Did you get some rest?

No! I couldn’t. I’m just a little too worked up.

I know. Me, too.

I mean, especially after I talked to EJ.

Talked to– what are you, a glutton for punishment?

No. I mean, he was actually kind of being great.

EJ?

Yeah.

EJ DiMera? Great?

Well, I mean, we do have our moments sometimes. And he just– he wanted to let me know that he was doing everything he could to find Rachel and that were, you know, still a family, even though we’re not related by blood.

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Is she dead?

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Not to worry. She’s very much alive.

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She’s clearly a tough bird, though. No wonder she caused so much trouble for your mommy. But now she’s out of the way, nothing to stop your mommy and daddy getting back together again.

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Tate, listen. This could really work. OK, just– just think about it. We don’t tell my parents about the adoption until after the baby is born. And what can they do about it then aside from yelling? It’s not like they can interfere with the adoption since I’ll be over 18.

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What? What are you thinking?

Just that– they’re– they’re not just going to yell and then get over it. They’re bound to be extremely upset and angry.

So what? I’m used to that.

Yeah, but not the kind of anger you’d be getting over something this huge. Sophia, like, I don’t know. What if they decide not to pay for your college?

Then I will take out a loan. Or maybe I’ll get a scholarship, or at least a partial one.

I just– I think this is a disaster waiting to happen.

Not necessarily. I mean, like I said, I can take my parents going ballistic. And if they don’t want to support me after that, then fine. I’ll support myself. They can disown me for all I care.

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What? What are you thinking now?

[gentle piano music]

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You said your mom doesn’t want the baby raised by strangers, right?

Yeah, that’s what she said.

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What if they weren’t strangers? Like, what if– hear me out. What if we found a really, really perfect couple who wanted to adopt a baby? And then we got to know them, you know. And your mom did, too. She’d– she’d probably end up really liking them, maybe even trusting them, right? What do you think?

Well, I can’t imagine my mom liking anyone who’s not religious.

OK, fine. All right, then we’ll make sure the couple is religious. You know, my Uncle Eric used to be a priest, so maybe he can put us in touch with some couples. Sophia, if your mom knows that the baby is for sure going to be raised in a good Christian home, then maybe she’d change her mind.

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Please get back to me when you can. Thanks.

So what’s this necklace that he’s talking about?

Uh, I probably shouldn’t have played that message out loud.

No, it’s too late. You got to spill.

Look, I was doing this kid a favor. Technically, it might have been illegal. Look, the less you know the better, considering you’re planning a wedding for the police commissioner and the former police commissioner.

Well, now I just want to know if I’m going to be visiting my boyfriend in jail.

Listen to me. I’m going to take care of this. You just focus on planning an unforgettable bachelor party. Although now that I think about it, the ones people can’t actually remember are probably the best ones.

Well, a night of debauchery is my plausible deniability.

Don’t forget– more alcohol, the better. Words to live by.

Leo!

Courage! I’ll be back soon.

Hey, don’t forget about my stripper!

[jazzy music]

Not– not my stripper. Just a stripper. Yes, just a random stripper.

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God, I’m so sorry for trauma-dumping on you again. I probably sound so self-involved.

Why wouldn’t you be? I mean, you’re dealing with a lot. And it’s not fair to you. I mean, you’re in love. This is supposed to be the time of your life that people write songs about.

Yeah, I’m sure a ton of people write songs about their boyfriends getting another girl pregnant, too.

Yeah. Yeah, they do. But they don’t end up on any decent playlists, because they’re so depressing.

God, I’m such a cliché, aren’t I? Ohh.

Well, look at it this way, OK? It’s like you’re gathering material for your first album. So when you become rich and famous, I can say I knew you when.

But will you put me on your playlist?

On repeat.

[gentle music]

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EJ and I– I mean, we started talking about my biological family. And well, he seemed curious about some of the more, well, shall we say, colorful aspects of my upbringing.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, who wouldn’t be?

Well, it was all in my memoir.

It’s going to be a Pulitzer Prize-winner for sure.

No, undoubtedly it will. But he was interested in my childhood and my biological parents. And so I went to get my scrapbook to show him, you know, all about Aremid and my family and our summer home there. And the book is not on the shelf anymore.

So someone moved it to another shelf or something.

Yeah, well, I certainly didn’t do it. And Harold– I asked him, and he didn’t do it. So who took it off the shelf, Brady? That’s what I want to know. What? Come on. No, no, no. What are you thinking? Come on.

[stammers] Could be Rachel.

Rachel?

Yeah. Kids are always curious about what their parents were like growing up, right?

Yeah.

You said you recently had it out. You were looking at it. Is it possible that she saw you taking it off a shelf or putting it back?

No. Yes. I think– yeah, I guess so. Maybe.

Because if she is the one that took the book, that would be a clue to where she might be. You said this book was all about your family, Kristen.

Yeah. Oh my God, Brady. You think she went to Aremid? I mean, I know it’s not very far. It’s just a few miles out of town.

Let’s go.

It’s a shot. Let’s– yes, yes!

[dramatic music]

So do you really think my parents are going to get back together now?

Well, I can’t say for sure, but we certainly have cleared the path.

Until she wakes up. What will happen then?

Well, we certainly don’t want things to go back to the way they were, do we?

No way.

So we’re going to have to come up with a plan, some way to make sure this mean lady doesn’t prevent you from getting what you want– a family, you, your mommy and daddy together forever.

[eerie music]

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[gentle music]

[doorbell rings]

I should probably go get that.

Right.

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Ooh, I am so sorry. I just got your message about the necklace. Holly, hi.

Hi.

Not sure if you’ve heard, but I make necklaces now. Really all sorts of jewelry– just a little side gig to make ends meet.

Mr. Stark, it’s OK. She knows everything.

Well, there’s everything. And then there’s everything.

We’re friends.

Ugh, give a girl a heart attack, why don’t you. Is there anyone else in on this? The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, perhaps?

Don’t worry. Julie’s not here.

Hallelujah. OK, so you want to get the necklace back, yeah?

Is that even possible?

Well, I’m sure I’ll be able to track it down. That’s not the hard part. But knowing how these people operate, it will likely cost you more to get it back than you got it for in the first place. In fact, I can assure you they have even fewer scruples than I do.

I was afraid of that. I don’t even know what I was thinking when I left you that message. I mean, I definitely want it back. But I don’t have a dime to my name after I paid off those guys I owed.

How did you make up the difference? You said you didn’t get enough from the sale.

That’s thanks to Holly. She loaned it to me. And I definitely need to pay her back first.

Don’t even worry about that. Just worry about getting the necklace back, OK?

No. You first. Definitely. As long as I can start making some money soon. And once I make enough to repay you, and hopefully I can buy back the necklace if it’s still available. But first, I need to find a freaking job.

OK. OK. Look, there is only enough space in this dubiously decorated room for one drama queen, meaning–

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Why don’t you come and work for me?

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Like I said, my mother has never been a change her mind kind of person. And she seems hell-bent on keeping this kid in our family. But if she did get to know this couple, and she could be sure the baby wasn’t just being sent off to parts unknown, then–

Then yes, then– then this could be the answer, Sophia, for both of us– all three of us.

And then I could actually go off to college.

Exactly. Yeah. So what do you think? Do you think your mom might agree to this? Is it worth a shot?

I do. I mean, I don’t want us to get our hopes up too high. But I– I do think it might work. Oh my God. How did you even come up with this idea?

I don’t know. Something about necessity being the mother of invention kind of thing.

Right. Well, it’s kind of brilliant, actually.

Well, hang on. Only if it works.

True. But I’m actually hopeful for the first time since my mother found out about the baby.

Yeah. Me, too.

Now all we have to do is find the perfect couple.

[light music]

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Rachel?

Are you here, sweetie?

My God, it looks like no one’s been here for ages.

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Rachel!

Rachel!

Oh my God!

Honey!

No, no.

Sweetie!

I’ve been so worried about you!

Wow. You scared us half to death!

Oh, you’re OK? You’re OK, yes? Oh my God.

What are you doing here?

What do you– honey, what do you think we’re doing here?

We’re looking for you.

Together?

Oh, well, it looks like our instincts were right.

Sweetheart, you did take my book.

How else would I find this place?

Why didn’t you tell us were coming here?

Sweetie, we had no idea where you were. You were all alone here. Anything could have happened to you in this weird place.

But I wasn’t alone.

[eerie music]

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I totally lost track of time. I should probably get home. Oh, but it’s good that we talked.

Yeah. Yeah, definitely. I should go, too. Maybe there’s been some news about Rachel.

Oh, yeah. Text me if there is.

Of course. Hey, I just want to let you know everything will be OK. Whatever we do, we’ll figure it out together.

Thanks.

[twangy guitar music]

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Like I said, I couldn’t get through this without you.

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Work for you?

I could use an assistant. Honestly, I can’t believe I’ve made it this long without one.

But I don’t know anything about writing.

Which is why I will be doing the writing, and you will be doing the assisting.

Well, I even less about soap operas.

Well, look, it is complicated. I won’t lie. There are a lot of pieces, all moving at different speeds at different times. But all you really need to know is that we tell love stories. You know about love stories, don’t you?

Yeah, he does. We were just talking about the “10 Things I Hate About You.” The title is supposed to be ironic.

Uh, OK.

Mr. Stark, I can’t ask you to do this for me.

Honestly, you’ll be doing me a favor. I am drowning in scripts. And after the whole Lady Whistleblower fiasco, I need somebody to make sure that things stay secure.

OK. That sounds amazing. Thank you so much.

Yeah.

And it’s probably going to take a little bit of time, but I can finally start paying you back.

Uh, did you hear the way she just stuck up for you? And you want to make her wait? I don’t care what they say. Chivalry is not dead. And I suppose I could find my way toward giving you an advance.

[gentle music]

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Honey, what do you mean you weren’t alone?

I was with Seymour.

[gentle piano music]

Listen to me, young lady. You and Seymour are in serious trouble.

How serious?

How serious? OK, you know what? We’ll talk about this when we get home. Now get your things and come on. Get packing. I can’t believe this.

Are you OK?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, I’m just– I’ll collapse later.

Yeah. I’ll be right behind you. All right, come on, honey. We got to go. All right, you got everything? Let’s go.

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Wait. I forgot something. My parents found me.

Yes, but the plan can still work. Here, take Ava’s phone. I’ll take care of Ava.

OK.

Go.

[ominous music]

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OK, I think we’re all set for the bachelor party. Did you get the stripper?

It’s all arranged. Sadly, Gypsy Rose Lee wasn’t available.

Who?

Oh, Javi. I have so much to teach you. I should start calling you Grasshopper.

Who’s– OK, forget it. What about your necklace situation?

I think it’s all worked out. Everything is coming up roses.

Ah, so you were able to help the kid out?

I did what I could.

He’s lucky to have you looking out for him.

Maybe. But I get the feeling I’m not his only guardian angel.

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Wow. You’ve got a job.

I have one question. What is “10 Things I Hate About You”?

Oh my God. Um, OK, it’s this heartbreaking tale of young love set in Czarist Russia.

Really?

No, not really. It’s just a silly old rom-com. Anyway, that was super nice of Leo. I mean, he hardly knows you, and he really stuck his neck out for you.

Yeah. I mean, he’s not the only new person in my life that’s been nice to me.

Mm.

[phone rings]

It’s Tate. Hey, what’s going on?

Holly, guess what. I just talked to my dad. They found Rachel.

Oh my God. That’s amazing.

Yeah, I know. Hey, uh, listen, I’m really sorry about before. Do you maybe want to get together and talk? Are you busy?

Uh, no. No, I’m not busy. I’ll be right there.

[gentle music]

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I have already called Harold. And you are getting three weeks without cable and Wi-Fi.

Three weeks?

Yes, three weeks. And I– I am being very generous, my dear. You know, I could be laying down the law right now and sending you to bed without any supper. But since you have survived 24 hours with only one peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I’m going to have Cook make you up some mac and cheese, and I will try not to slather it with a lot of hot sauce. But I can’t make any promises, young lady. Hmm?

Daddy, do you want to stay for mac and cheese?

After everything you just put me through? Yeah, yeah, I could probably use a couple bites of mac and cheese. Listen, I want you to understand that this little stunt you pulled, it’s not going to put Mommy and Daddy back together. And I know you think that that’s what’s going to happen. But you have to understand that Ava is a big part of my life right now, OK? And there’s nothing you can do to change that, sweetie.

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[somber music]

I don’t know. I’ve really been trying to put on a brave face for Kristen, showing her we’re going to find Rachel. We’ll be fine.

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I’m thinking about her out there all alone, just–just angry and sad. I-I’m not only scared, Ava. I feel very guilty.

Why guilty?

That–that she was driven to this. Kristen and I failed as parents. We didn’t–we didn’t–we didn’t love her the right way. We didn’t cherish her the right way. She felt she was so desperate that this is what she needed to do? What does that say about– I just want her to come home, I just want her to come home.

Come here, come here, come here, come here, come.

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I’m sorry, I’m sorry, you know, I’m sorry for leaning on you.

No, no, no. What is–no, no, no. Are you kidding me? This is your daughter we are talking about. I want you to lean on me. I’m here for you.

Thank you. I appreciate it. Tell you what, though, given– given the way Kristen reacted when I last spoke to her, I doubt she’d be very happy that we’re together like this.

OK, well, Kristen doesn’t need to know, does she?

 

[tense music]

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[sighs] Rachel. Sweetheart, I need you to come back to me. Oh, and the police. The police have been predictably useless in their endeavor. No news, no leads, not even an inkling of an idea of where you could be. [scoffs] What would I expect from Salem’s finest?

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You wouldn’t sit around waiting for any help from these simpletons if yourfamily was in danger. So neither will I.

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Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey, hey, hey! What the hell? What the hell are you doing?

What?

What are you doing?

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Mm. Hi, Belle. Thanks for checking in. Oh, I thought I’d come into the office for a while and see if I could get some work done. Hmm, yeah. Look, you will let me know if there’s any word at all about Rachel, won’t you? Yeah. Thank you. I love you too, honey. Bye-bye. [knock at door] Come in. Oh, Cat.

Dr. Evans, I– sorry to bother you. The front desk said that you might be on a break right now?

I am, yes.

OK, I just quickly was hoping to ask if– if you had had time to talk to Dr. Johnson about hiring me as your assistant.

Oh, the assistant job. I’m sorry. No, I haven’t had time yet.

Oh. OK. [chuckles] You know what? If you’ve changed your mind, I don’t–

No, no, no. It’s not–it– it isn’t that at all. It’s just that… there’s a lot going on here right now, and–and… and we’re in a bit of a crisis. My granddaughter has gone missing.

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Yeah, I want my niece’s picture on the front page. And I want the AMBER Alert pushed out on all our social media. Yeah, thanks. Hey, anything new?

Unfortunately, no. We did have a false alarm earlier. A child matching Rachel’s description was taken to the hospital with serious injury, but it turned out it wasn’t her. It was actually a young girl named Lucy, who’s going to be OK, apparently.

OK. Good, good. What else you got? I’ll keep it under wraps.

I don’t think that’s going to be an issue, because I’m sorry to say I’ve got nothing. It’s as though Rachel’s disappeared into thin air.

[somber music]

Well, it’s not how I imagined it. How about you, Seymour? [soft thud] Who’s there? I have a snake, and he bites.

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Well, luckily for you, I don’t.

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[soft orchestration]
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We have gone through the footage from the DiMera mansion, and it seems Rachel walked off the property through the front door of the house. No sighting of her since. But she couldn’t have gotten very far. Obviously, way too young to drive, and the only cash she took with her were contents in her piggy bank, less than 100 bucks.

Well, I mean, could she have came up with extra cash? You know, from somewhere around the house?

I’ve been checking any of the transport options where she might have tried to use it, buses, trains, planes. So far, nothing.

Well, you’re covering all the angles, then.

Certainly trying. Jada insisted I come home, take a break, go back later with fresh eyes.

I’ve been using “The Spectator” to get the word out, but– I mean, somebody had to have seen something.

Yeah. No, you would think. But we haven’t gotten very many tips. Ones we have gotten haven’t led anywhere.

I just feel so bad for Kristen. Her daughter is her life.

What am I doing? My daughter is missing, EJ, in case you’ve been too self-absorbed to notice! And I’m not just going to sit around and do nothing while the incompetent fools of our so-called police force are doing essentially the same. So if you don’t mind, I am going to start my search in the tunnels.

Kristen, Kristen, there’s no need to look there. The footage from the CCTV showed that Rachel left through the front doors, not the tunnels. Besides, I myself have torn apart every inch of that underground labyrinth and found nothing. Believe me, there is no sign of Rachel. There’s no sign of Rachel down there.

[tense music]

OK. If she is not in the tunnels and she is not in the house or with family and friends, then tell me, EJ, where the hell is she?

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Please.

I am so sorry, Dr. Evans. I saw the AMBER Alert this morning. I had no idea it was your granddaughter. Do they know what happened? Do they have any leads?

Well, we think she ran away. At least, we’re not worried that she’s being held by some stra– stranger.

Thank God for that.

And she’s–she’s a very resourceful girl, you know? The police are out looking everywhere for her.

[somber music] It’s just hard not to worry that, I don’t know, she might find some… dangers out there all by herself.

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Who are you?

Well, you’rethe one trespassing. Why don’t you tell me who you are?

Rachel.

I see. What a beautiful name.

Thanks. I’m named after my mommy’s mommy. She used to live here.

Oh. And what is your mommy’s name?

Kristen.

[inhales deeply] Ah. Beautiful name as well. If I had a daughter, I might call her that, too. And what about your reptilian friend here?

This is Seymour.

Hmm. And what, may I ask, are you and Seymour doing in my house?

I ran away from home.

Oh? Well, I suspect your parents must be very worried.

Sure hope so.

You want your parents to be worried?

Yep.

And why’s that?

It’s a long story.

I have nothing but time.

Hey, listen, man, um, I should probably give you a heads-up about something that’s not going to make the family very–very happy.

Yeah? OK, what’s that? Cat Greene is back in Salem.

What? I thought she was going back to Vancouver, be closer to her mother.

Yes, she was, but her brothers decided to stay up with Catharina. And Cat came back so she could be with Felicity during her last year of high school.

So are you telling me that she’s going to be living in Salem?

It seems that way, yeah.

[tense music]

Well, I hope I never run into her.

Mm, yeah, that’s going to be tricky. She might have got a job at the hospital. Yeah, Marlena’s assistant.

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I’m sorry that I haven’t been able to talk to Kayla about you yet.

No, of course. It’s completely understandable.

Well, I’ve been preoccupied trying to reach my husband. He doesn’t know that– he doesn’t know that Rachel is missing yet.

Oh, I’m– well, at the very least, maybe he felt relieved to find out about my mother that– that he was trying to help her and not hurt her.

I haven’t been able to tell him that yet either.

Oh. Is he away on business?

Kind of. I just–I just know that if he were here right now, he would be able to– he would be able to find Rachel and bring her home. Safe and sound.

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Listen. I understand Kristen’s continued concern about my involvement with this. Look, I still hold myself partly responsible for Rachel’s decision to run away.

No, no, no, no. Don’t say that. It’s not true. Even Kristen admitted to me that you are not to blame for any of this at all.

Really?

She said that when she was calm. You know, I think we’re both very frustrated that we know we’re to blame for this, solely. Well, she–Rachel’s been troubled for a while now. She should have been in therapy years ago. And I should have had a firmer hand to let that little girl know that she can’t always get her way.

OK. But come on, Brady. You didn’t know that she was going to take it this far. I mean, regardless of her troubles.

No, but I should have predicted that when she was told her mommy and daddy are never going to be together that the reaction would be bad. [Ava sighs] Now she’s going to come home and she’s going to think that everything is going to be fine. And I’m going to have to sit my little girl down and say, no, baby.

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Mom and Dad are not getting back together ever.

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I just want her to come home.

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Now, I think if we both just take a moment to calm down–

I don’t want to be calm. Look, I don’t want any damn water, EJ! I just want my daughter! I want Rachel! God, I just– I feel so powerless in all this.

We DiMeras are anything but powerless. I’ve already put Father’s eyes and ears on the case. They’re sure to be far more successful at gathering intel than the police have been. And I’ve already put in motion an offer for a substantial reward for any information leading to Rachel’s safe return.

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You would do that for Rachel?

Of course. She’s my niece.

Yeah. But she’s not by blood.

Kristen, you are a DiMera, even if you were born a Blake. Stefano regarded you and Peter his children just as much as we were. And you were the one who took after him the most. [Kristen shudders and chuckles]

Yeah, my dear, old mother would be so disappointed to hear you say that. I mean, she was always trying to appeal to my better angels. And that’s–that’s before things went wrong.

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I just– I just wanted Rachel to grow up more like a Blake. That’s why I gave her my mother’s name.

Well, it sounds as though your parents have traveled a long and tortured journey together. And that this Ava woman is quite the pesky interloper indeed.

A what?

It means she’s standing in the way of your family living happily ever after.

Yep, that’s her.

And, you know, there’s only one thing to be done about people like her. You need to get her out of the picture. Permanently.

[tense music]

Oh, obviously, due to his connection with my mother, I knew a little bit about John’s past.

Yeah, but he doesn’t like to talk about himself. You know, it’s partly humility and partly, he’s just– he’s led so many different lives.

You mean as the Pawn.

Yeah. You know, when I first met him, I thought he was my… presumed dead husband, Roman Brady.

Roman Brady? Oh, I’ve met him. He owns the Brady Pub.

Yes, yes.

Oh, so– so Roman was your husband who you thought was dead and John was impersonating him, but John is your current husband?

Yes, it’s been… very difficult for all three of us.

No, no, I can imagine completely. I just–I was thinking about myself. I– you three were obviously in a situation where you were innocent victims, unlike the situation with me and Chad, where I was–

You were a victim of circumstance. Because of Clyde’s hold over your mother.

Yes, but–[sighs] I broke Chad’s heart in the worst possible way. I can’t imagine he would ever be able to get past that.

Marlena’s assistant? Look, I can’t believe that she would give Cat a job after what she did to our family.

Marlena knows the extenuating circumstances.

Nothing gave Cat the right to do what she and her brother did. My God, man. You almost died. How–how are you defending her?

Whoa, Gabi did terrible things to this family, and you have no problem defending her. I mean, let alone dating her.

Hey, that’s completely different.

How is it different? Look what Gabi did to Julie.

Are you saying that you don’t want me to see Gabi?

No, no. I’m not saying– I’m not saying any of that. What I’m saying is I’m not telling you who you should associate with, and I would expect that you would give me the same courtesy.

[somber music]

Hey, Julie, did you know that Cat Greene is settling down in Salem? Apparently, Chad doesn’t have a problem with it?

Well, you know, fellas, that doesn’t matter to me anymore. Nothing matters to me anymore.

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Hey, hey.

Oh, come on.

Dinner is served. [Ava chuckles]

Thank you.

You’re welcome. You know what I was just thinking?

What?

I was thinking about, uh– [chuckles] when I was about Rachel’s age, I also ran away from home.

Really?

I did. Mm-hmm. I went to my friend Monica’s house. And I decided I was going to stay for about a week, maybe two.

Mm-hmm.

But then I immediately decided I was going home because her parents were serving salmon loaf.

Salmon loaf?

Salmon loaf, right?

Gross.

What is that? [Brady laughs] I mean, I decided I could not live without my rigatoni. I came home that very night.

Sure, sure.

Yeah. [chuckles]

What, um–what made you run away in the first place?

[somber music]

Um… my dad, he–he used to– he used to beat up my mom pretty badly. So, uh… that’s all right, you know, I was just his pride and joy. And so I– I thought that my disappearance would shock some sense back into him. But, uh, when–[chuckles] You know, and the day I left, he just– he ended up blaming her. So when I came back, she got it ten times worse.

Oh, my God.

Yeah, I tried to get her to leave. I did because I just knew– I knew eventually he would– he’d take it too far. You know, that one day he would give her a beating that she would not come back from.

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And one day he did.

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I’m not sure I ever knew your reasons for choosing your mother as Rachel’s namesake.

A whole lot of good that did. I certainly didn’t raise Rachel in my mother’s image.

Oh, I wouldn’t be too sure. I may not know much about Rachel Blake, but it is my impression that your mother was a bit of a badass.

She was. [both chuckle] It’s sad, though, that she, uh… wasn’t able to be a mom most of our lives. She–she hated Stefano for taking Peter and I away from her. And I’m sure you know that she tried to kill our father in Paris.

I am certainly aware of that, but the details are a little foggy.

Well, she fired a shot which caused an explosion, which we all assumed both had died. And, well, it wasn’t until later we all discovered that our father, Stefano, survived.

[chuckles] The Phoenix always rises from the ashes.

It does indeed. But my mother, not so– not so lucky.

So you sent this Ava woman texts to get her to go away, hmm? And as a consequence, your mommy confiscated your phone and tried putting you in therapy?

So dumb, right?

New-age nonsense. Besides, it doesn’t even get to the real problem. You don’t need therapy, you need to get this Ava woman out of the way. And we’re going to do that, Rachel dear. Together.

[ominous music]

Do you think we should follow Julie?

Mm… well, I don’t think she really likes people fussing over her. But I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Hi.

Made myself chamomile tea. Maybe that’ll help me sleep.

You still having– having trouble sleeping, Julie?

Having trouble? I’m hardly sleeping at all.

[somber music]

Did you, um, did you think about talking to Marlena, like I brought up, about what’s going on?

Yes, I did.

And?

It’s not going to bring Doug back, is it, darling?

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Look, fellas, I– I appreciate all this. But eventually, I’m going to be just– just fine. So you don’t have to worry about me.

OK, wait. We are worried. What’s the harm in talking to Marlena? If it doesn’t work, just stop going. [Julie sighs]

And you know that Doug would want you to feel better.

He would. Julie, Doug would want you to be happy. And if he were here, he would tell you you’ve got to start living your life again. Marlena can help you do that, OK? If you don’t want to do it for yourself, do it for– for us, your family, because we love you and we need you. And we–we really need you to take care of yourself.

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Yes. Doug would probably say all those things.

Yes, he would.

Thank you.

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So it worked?

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[bittersweet music]

I’ll call Marlena tomorrow, maybe.

Hey, why don’t– why don’t you just go get dressed, and I– I’ll take you over there right now? How’s that?

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You know that Chad is a very kind and compassionate man.

Yeah, he’s incredibly compassionate and understanding. But I mean–

But what?

Well, being nice to me is one thing, but having certain feelings about me is an entirely different situation.

What kind of feelings are you talking about?

Um… the kind of feelings that I have for him.

[tender music]

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Well, sorry. I had no idea that you went through that.

No, no, you know what? I’m sorry. Because the goal of me telling you that story was to make you feel better about Rachel coming home safely. No, I didn’t mean to turn it into a sob story.

No stop, stop. It wasn’t a sob story, it’s your past. Please never apologize for sharing that with me. OK?

OK, OK. But you know, even so right now, the issue is Rachel, and that is what matters. So you need to eat something because I want you to take care of yourself. Maybe you want to take it– take it to go, take it home. You probably could use some sleep.

Probably could. I should probably get home and get myself together. [Ava chuckles softly] Does this fine establishment of yours have to-go boxes? [Ava chuckles] Do you have those available?

Well, we actually do. I will go grab you one.

Hey, hey. Um…

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Thank you. Not just for the food, but thank you for the ear. Really.

Anytime.

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Rachel never got to know my family. And I never took her to Aremid. I just–I don’t know, I told her stories about the town and– and our summer home there. But the stories, you know, that I told her, they were just sugarcoated and romanticized. There was no Parrot Man or the creepy cemetery or the ghosts that Peter and I were convinced that were up in the attic.

Um, the Parrot Man?

Yes. [both chuckle] If you’re curious, I have the scrapbook right here. And it’s just–

Yeah.

It’s all about my family and Aremid and–[chuckles]

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This is weird.

[tense music] It’s gone.

So do you understand exactly what it is we’re going to do, Rachel?

I guess so.

And I have a telephone right here.

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That’s a phone?

Oh, that is not just any phone. That is a princess phone meant for a princess. My daughter used to love it.

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So do you happen to have the phone number of this Ava woman?

Sure. I used to text her all the time.

Excellent. Let’s give her a call. Now, put your finger in the number hole and spin.

Whoa.

Have a go.

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[phone ringing]

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Hello?

Ava?

Rachel? Honey, is that you?

Yes. I need help. And I couldn’t reach Mommy and Daddy. You have to come straight away.

Of course, I will. Where are you, sweetie?

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Do you have a pen?

Yeah, yeah, I’m grabbing one.

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You’ve got feelings for Chad. Romantic feelings?

[tender music]

I do. Yeah, they evolved while I was pretending to be Abigail. I know nothing can ever happen between us. I know that. I-I’ve been doing my best to avoid him completely lately. And I am just doing everything I can to bury those feelings and move on. So– [knock at door]

Oh, excuse me.

Yeah.

Come in.

[tender music] [Julie sighs]

[tense music]

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Great job, Rachel. Think we make an excellent team. And I am so very glad that you came here this evening. Not too many people visit Aremid these days. A bit far out of the way. And how is it that you wound up here tonight? Did you know something about this house?

I read about it in this book.

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It’s about my mommy, Uncle Peter, and their mommy, Rachel Blake.

I see.

And I’m Rachel Black.

What a coincidence.

What’s your name?

Oh, you can just call me… the Woman in White. – I–I could have sworn it was right here. I moved it from the bookshelf. And I just saw it the other day.

Well, perhaps Harold moved it while he was dusting. I’m sure it’s around here somewhere. It’s OK.

Oh, God, I hope so. I mean, I’d be really heartbroken if I lost that. That scrapbook, I mean, it’s–

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It’s all I have of my mother.

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Oh, come on, come on, pick up. Pick up. [sighs] Oh, Brady, it’s Ava. Listen, you need to call me back as soon as you get this. I just got a call from Rachel. I know where she is. I’m heading there right now. The address is–

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[knock at door]

[sighs] Hold on.

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JJ. Any news?

No, I’m sorry. I just got off duty and I couldn’t stop thinking about Rachel. I wanted to see if you’d gotten any news yourself since I interviewed you.

No. Not a damn thing. I’ve been waiting for my phone to ring. Nothing.

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[somber music]

First of all, Marlena, I think it’s important that I tell you I’m not here on my own volition. I just ran out of energy arguing with Chad. You see, Chad was very insistent that I see you.

Thank you for your clarity. Julie, you don’t think this might be helpful to you? [Julie scoffs]

Well, to be honest, coming into your office and seeing Cat Greene standing there was a bit of a surprise.

So sorry about that.

It’s all right. It’s all right. I understand. I mean, you’re a doctor. You’re dedicated to helping everybody. More importantly, you’re my friend. My respected and treasured friend. And I do understand that psychoanalysis works. I mean, I’ve lived long enough to know that much. However, I’m not sick. I’m a new widow. And I have lost the love of my life. And I’m terribly, terribly sad. Now, I think that’s just normal, don’t you?

I do.

And all those old words about time will cure all wounds, it’s just not going to work with me. I don’t want to stop thinking about Doug.

[somber music] I want to think about him every minute of every day. How he loved me. How I loved him. That was the stuff that dreams are made of. Who cares if I can’t sleep or I can’t move on with my life?

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All I have left are memories of him. I don’t want to lose that.

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I understand.

So… launching into therapy, I think, would be a terrible waste of our time.

Julie, you could never, ever waste my time.

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I– I know you’re only here to appease Chad. But as long as you’re here… I don’t know, we’ve got the time. Why don’t we– why don’t we try a session? And if it doesn’t work for you, we never have to do it again.

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Oh, Marlena.

[tender music] All right. All right. What harm can it do?

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I really did not mean to upset Julie.

It’s not your fault. It’s my fault for not realizing you could have started your job already.

Oh, that’s not actually why I’m here. Dr. Evans hasn’t had an opportunity to talk to Dr. Johnson and she needs approval from her before she can hire me.

So you were just here?

We were talking.

Yeah? About what?

[chuckles] You know, psychiatrists, right? Always getting you to talk about your feelings.

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[scoffs] As much as I hate to leave you at a time like this, I have some pressing matters I need to attend to.

Oh, I’ll be fine.

Maybe so, but shouldn’t Rachel’s father be here with you? I mean, where the hell is Brady?

Uh, well, he said he had to go home and take a shower. Uh– I mean, that’s what he said. I mean, it’s probably just a cover-up to spend more time with… [whispers] Ava.

Ah, so I take it those two are still an “item”?

Oh, Salem’s hottest couple of 2025.

Oh, you don’t approve?

Oh, God. That’s putting it mildly. I detest that two-faced bitch. Oh, she is the reason that Rachel ran away.

What are you talking about?

What I’m talking about is Brady said it wasn’t Ava’s fault. But I’ve been pretending to indulge in his fantasy. But the fact of the matter is, Ms. Vitali, if she wasn’t in the picture, then none of this would be happening. [scoffing] And Brady and I, we would be together. [Kristen sighs]

Listen, I appreciate you checking in. I know you’re off duty so thank you for doing that.

Of course.

And I’ll let you know if I hear anything, OK?

Yeah, same here.

All right. Thanks, JJ.

Talk soon, I hope.

Yeah. [sighs]

[tense music]

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[phone beeps] – Brady, it’s Ava. You need to call me back as soon as you get this. I–

[electronic glitching]

[line clicks]

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Hello. Rachel, are you–

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[thud]

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Hey, did you find something?

Brady, hey, it’s Ava.

Hi, Ava.

Sounds like you were expecting a different call.

[sighs] Well, the police were going through the security footage to figure out where Rachel went. I was hoping for an update.

There hasn’t been any word yet?

Nothing. No, Kristen and I, we were at the station all night, and Shawn finally convinced us that we weren’t gonna do Rachel any good by running on stale coffee and no sleep, so I brought her back to the estate.

That’s good. Sounds like you could use some rest too.

[sighs] I don’t–I don’t know how either one of us is gonna get any rest.

Well, Brady, I am so, so sorry. Truly.

Well, thanks, Ava. I appreciate you calling.

[tense music]

Well, that makes one of us.

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All right. Thanks, JJ. Let me know when the tech team’s gone through all the footage. And any sign of Rachel, you call me.

Shawn.

Belle, your assistant said that you were out of the office.

Oh, no, I just came from court. Is there any news on Rachel?

Unfortunately, no. And Brady and Kristen are going out of their minds.

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Hold on a second, Ava.

Oh, I’m sorry. Did I interrupt? I mean, sure, our daughter’s missing, but that call seems really important, so pardon me.

I’ll call you later, OK?

Of course. I’m here if you need me.

Thanks.

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I thought you were going upstairs to rest.

Rest? Rest?

Yeah.

How in the hell am I supposed to rest when I need to focus all my energy on finding our daughter, which is what you should be doing instead of schmoozing with Ms. Ava Vitali!

Stop, Kirsten! For God’s sake, she was just calling to check in.

Yeah, well, I don’t need her to check in! This does not involve her! This is a family matter, Brady.

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Damn it! God, why can’t I get this? That’s great. That’s awesome. Really fantastic.

Do you think a little brain food might help?

No, Grandma. [sighs] I don’t know how I’m supposed to just sit here and derive these equations when Rachel is off God knows where.

[dramatic music]

Maybe it’s time for a break.

I don’t get it. Like, where could she have gone? Like, I must have texted her 100 times, begging her to come home. Then I remember Dad telling me that Kristen has her phone.

Unfortunately.

[sighs] I just wish there was something more that I could do, like help in the search, but I don’t know how.

You have. You have. You put up all those posters in the park today.

Yeah, but that doesn’t feel like enough.

I know. We’re all doing the best we can. I met with the police and gave them ideas about where Rachel might have gone. I know your dad and Kristen have also been dealing with the police, and they’re using their every resource.

I just can’t believe my sister is missing on top of everything else.

Ah, everything else. You’re talking about Sophia’s pregnancy?

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Sophia, hey.

Hey. I was wondering if maybe I could pick up a shift.

Honey, I don’t have room on the schedule today. I thought you were taking the day off so you could go to the doctor.

I was, but I actually went to my appointment yesterday.

So why am I only hearing about it now?

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

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[tense music]

Mom, what are you doing here?

I think the question is, what are you doing here? And why aren’t you answering your phone?

Oh, sorry. Were you calling me? I must have had it on silent.

Look at what’s in your hand. You were supposed to meet me at the hospital an hour ago for your OB appointment. I waited 20 minutes for you, worrying that you were gonna miss it, and then I find out you had it yesterday.

Well, they had a scheduling mix-up, so they moved it.

That’s not what Dr. Johnson said.

You talked to Dr. Johnson?

That’s right. When the receptionist told me that you weren’t on the schedule, I asked to speak to her, and she told me that you called to move the appointment.

OK, fine. I changed it. [sighs] I’m sorry. I just didn’t want you hovering over me. I’m nervous enough as it is.

[sighs] So you went to the appointment alone?

No. Tate was with me.

Well, I’m glad to know that boy isn’t shirking his responsibilities, but I should have been there too.

Why? It’s my baby, not yours. And I don’t need you there holding my hand. I’m not a child.

You sure about that? Because it seems to me that a mature, responsible adult would not be in this situation.

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I know we haven’t talked much about Sophia’s pregnancy, I mean, about how it’s affecting you.

[dramatic music] I’m glad you have your father to talk to, but I hope you know that I’m here for you too.

I do know that, Grandma. Thank you.

Of course. Do you want to talk about it now?

I don’t know, just feels kind of wrong to be talking about my own problems when Rachel’s missing.

Honey, it’s not wrong. We’ve discussed this. The police are out looking for her. There’s nothing you and I can do now but– but just wait. And if you–if you don’t want to discuss the Sophia situation, then–

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Actually, no, I think I want to. Maybe you can help me, Grandma.

I’m happy to try.

Well, I’m just trying to wrap my mind around all of this. I really want to do the right thing and help Sophia, but whatever I do, I end up hurting my relationship with Holly.

How so?

OK, well, for example, yesterday I went with Sophia to her doctor’s appointment, and afterwards we were looking at the sonogram photo, which– I don’t know, it made it way more real than before, seeing this actual image of a baby that– Sophia and I–well, I mean, I’ll speak for myself here. It’s like this miracle, you know, that we made a life. But– [sighs]

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But what?

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But it made me really sad just knowing that we couldn’t actually appreciate this miracle because we didn’t mean for any of it to happen.

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[sighs] Anyways, Holly happened to run into us right then, and when she saw what we were looking at, I could tell she got really upset. I mean, of course. How could she not be? It’s a picture of our baby, Sophia’s and mine.

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Have you had a chance to talk to Holly?

No. Haven’t heard from her since. [knock at door]

Sorry.

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Oh, come in.

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Tate, I just heard Rachel’s missing.

Yeah, she ran away yesterday, and so far, there’s been no sign of her anywhere.

Oh, my God. You must be so worried.

I will give you some time alone.

Oh, Dr. Evans, you don’t have to leave because I’m here.

No, no, I have somewhere I really need to be. You’ll call me if there’s any word at all?

Of course, the second I hear anything.

Bye.

Bye, Grandma.

Bye-bye, honey. [door clicks shut]

[sighs]

Really glad you’re here.

Of course I’m here. Why wouldn’t I be?

Because you seemed pretty upset when you ran into me and Sophia yesterday.

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So until you’ve proven yourself capable of making good decisions, I will be taking you to your doctor appointments. Understood?

Fine.

Mrs. Choi, I don’t blame you for being upset about being left in the dark about Sophia’s doctor’s appointment, but since we can’t go back in time, maybe Sophia could tell you how it went.

She better. Is everything all right with you and the baby?

So far, so good.

You’re gonna have to give me more than that. How are your iron levels? Did Dr. Johnson give you any recommendations for vitamins or supplements?

The blood tests will come in soon, but she doesn’t think I’m anemic. And the vitamins I’m taking are the ones she recommends.

That’s good.

[sighs]

So you’re healthy.

I’m fine, Mom.

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I have something to show you.

Oh, my.

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Look at that. That’s my grandchild. Oh, my.

Mom, I’m sorry I went to the appointment without you.

It’s OK. I understand. I just– [sighs] I’m trying to look out for you, Sophia.

I know, Mom. And you’re right. You should be involved. Actually, Dr. Johnson mentioned something that I wanted to talk to you about.

OK. What’s that?

Well, she asked if Tate and I had considered putting the baby up for adoption.

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Look, I know you’re upset, OK? Ava was just concerned, that’s all.

OK, I don’t need her concern. She is the reason our daughter ran away.

Kristen, you know that’s not true. Just yesterday, you told me that Rachel was upset because you told her her parents were never getting back together.

Yes, and the reason we’re not getting back together is because of a certain ex-Mafia princess.

No, it’s because of a million reasons, which we’re not gonna get into right now, OK? But Ava has nothing to do with it.

[scoffs]

Kristen, Rachel’s been struggling for a while now. These threatening texts, her behavior, this running away– this goes a lot deeper than who I invited to “The Nutcracker.”

OK, fine, fine. Fine. Fine. It’s not Ava’s fault. Fine. I am just on edge, Brady, obviously.

Kristen, I know. I am too.

And I just– I can’t help think about the worst-case scenario. I mean, our daughter has been missing for 24 hours. The police have no leads on her. Where is she? Where is she, Brady?

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I just can’t imagine what my brother’s going through right now. Is there anything I can do to help?

Honestly, I think we’ve got all of our bases covered. I mean, we have every available uniform canvassing the area around the DiMera estate and patrolling the local transportation hubs. JJ’s working with the tech team now, going over the surveillance footage for the last 24 hours, so I don’t know, just a matter of time till something breaks now.

God, I hope so. I’m just so worried about my niece and my brother. I mean, after everything he went through earlier this year… [phone ringing] If anything happens–

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It’s JJ. Hey, JJ, what’s up?

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Oh, no.

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Hey, look, none of that matters, what happened yesterday, not when your sister’s missing.

But it does matter. Holly, I could tell that you were upset when you ran into me and Sophia in the square.

[dramatic music]

I mean, yeah, I kind of was. When I saw you guys, you were together, laughing like you were sharing some inside private joke, and I don’t know, when I saw the picture of the sonogram of the baby, I realized there is something between you two. I mean, you have this whole connection that I’m, like, totally not a part of anymore.

I totally get why you would feel that way. And honestly, I don’t think either of us knew how to react to the whole sonogram thing. You know, it’s so weird to think about. So yeah, if it looked like we were, you know, sharing a moment, it was probably just like, whoa, this is bizarre and scary, you know?

Yeah, I get that. But it’s not just a moment you two are sharing. You’re having a baby together.

Yeah, but we’re not parenting a kid together. Sophia and I have talked about it. We still want to give the baby up for adoption as long as her parents are cool with it.

Adoption? Dr. Johnson suggested that?

Well, she mentioned it, but Tate and I had talked about it before, and we thought it might be a good idea.

I see. You couldn’t sneak away to get an abortion, so you and Tate thought of a new way to dispose of the child you created.

Mom, we’re just trying to do the responsible thing here. I mean, don’t you think it would make sense? Neither one of us is ready to be a parent.

Well, maybe you should have thought of that before you decided that you were ready to have sex!

OK, Mrs. Choi, I think that what your daughter’s trying to say is–

I can hear what she’s trying to say, loud and clear. You don’t want to face the consequences of your actions.

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Oh. So the baby is a punishment. Wow. OK, I got it. I’m sure that will make the kid feel so loved.

Don’t get smart with me, Sophia.

OK, Mrs. Choi, I just really think that your daughter is trying to do what is best for this baby.

What is best for this baby is not to be given away to strangers. There is not going to be any adoption.

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All right. I’ll talk to you soon.

[light country music]

Steve, thank you for meeting me.

Sure. What’s going on?

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Oh. I guess you haven’t heard. My granddaughter is missing.

What? Oh, my God.

She ran away. There’s been no– no sign of her. The police are all over it.

I’m so sorry, Marlena. What can I do to help?

You can help me contact my husband.

I know this waiting is– is getting to both of us, Kristen. But the police are– they’re coming at this from every angle, OK? They will help us get Rachel home.

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Well, that’s what they said the last time.

What–what last time?

When we finally found out that Rachel was ours, only to have Sarah run off with her. You know, I know it was a long time ago, but honestly, I thought I had forgotten what it was like. But those memories, those terrible memories, they just keep flooding back.

Hey, hey. There’s a difference. No one took her this time. She’s a smart kid, but I doubt she’s gonna be able to charter a jet to Paris.

[laughs] You sure about that?

No. Yes. She cannot do that, I’m sure of that.

Yeah, well, I know– I know it was a different situation. I really do. But it feels the same.

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Back then, I had this terrible feeling in the pit of my stomach that I was never gonna see my daughter again, and I feel that same way right now, Brady.

Thanks, JJ. I’ll be right there.

What was that? Was that about Rachel?

JJ’s been in contact with the ambulance dispatcher. They just got a call about a little girl who was hit by a car.

Oh, my God.

She’s unconscious, and they’re taking her to the ER now.

You don’t think that she could be–

According to JJ, her description matches Rachel’s.

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Marlena, you know John is deep undercover.

I know that. His granddaughter has gone missing. And Brady is– Brady is half out of his mind with worry. He needs his father. And I know if John knew what was happening, he would want to be here.

Of course he would. John would move heaven and earth to find that little girl and to support his son.

All right, then can you contact Shane and ask him to contact John?

I already did. After you and I spoke the other night and you gave me the good news about Catharina, I reached out to Shane.

[dramatic music]

I didn’t ask you to do that.

I know you didn’t, but I can see how hard this no-contact arrangement is on you. This mission has gone on so long. It’s not fair to John’s loved ones, especially you. That’s what I told Shane. I read him the riot act.

What did he say?

[sighs]

I’m sure Dr. Johnson is a competent physician, but at your next appointment, I’ll tell her to keep her ideas about family planning to herself.

I told you, Mom, it wasn’t just her idea. Tate and I talked about it. Don’t you think we should have some say in this?

No, because I am the adult, and I make the decisions. I think that you’re forgetting that you’re still 17.

OK, Mrs. Choi, don’t you think Tate and Sophia are really, really young to be raising a child?

Well, it’s not as if they’d be doing it on their own. Your father and I have every intention of helping you, and I’m sure that Tate’s family will do the same.

And I appreciate that, but how exactly is that gonna work? I’m going to college next year, right?

OK, you know, and I also know that Tate has plans to go away to college.

Yes, I am well aware of your plans for college. But unfortunately, just like we’ve all had to learn, plans change.

Mom, if you’re gonna force me to have this baby, then fine, I will have the baby. But you can’t take college away from me. You really want me to throw my whole future away?

Of course not. But having to put your dreams on hold, that is the risk that you took when you–

Had sex? Fine, I get it. You’ve lectured me enough, OK? And believe me, after this, I’ll become a freaking nun. Will you respect me then, Mom, if I’m a good little girl and I never even look at a boy again?

That is enough, Sophia. I will not have you lashing out at me when you are the one who created this situation.

Yeah, well, here’s the situation that you’re creating. You’re making me sad and depressed and miserable. You’re ruining my life. [crying]

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You really think Sophia’s parents are gonna be cool with putting the baby up for adoption? I thought her mom was, like, insisting on you guys getting married.

Yeah, but she can’t force us. And I think my dad made it pretty clear to her that that’s not happening.

[sighs] Well, good. ‘Cause as much as I’d like to see you in a three-piece suit… [sighs] I’m sorry, I think I’d have to send my regrets.

Again, that is not happening.

OK. Well, I hope Sophia talks to her parents about the adoption thing soon. It’s kind of killing me, not knowing what’s gonna happen.

Yeah, me too.

Obviously, I know this affects you more than it does me, so…

That doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to worry about it.

Yeah. But whatever. I didn’t come here to talk about me or my feelings, so let’s just focus on Rachel. I know how scared you must be, and I am too. I mean, we used to live together, and she would drive me crazy.

[laughs] Yeah. That’s kind of her specialty.

But I do really care about her, so if there’s anything I can do to help–

I don’t know. I wish there was. I don’t know what else we can do that the police haven’t. I already put posters up in the park, but, like, do people even notice those? I’m usually looking at my phone. I probably wouldn’t even see them.

Well, maybe there’s a better way to get people’s attention.

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Kristen, we just have to keep reminding ourselves that when we lost Rachel all those years ago, we got her back. And we’re gonna get her back this time, probably sooner than later because this time, she wasn’t kidnapped. She just–she just ran away.

Right. But in some ways, that scares me even worse. I mean, even though she left on her own volition, she is just a child, Brady. And she’s out there all alone. I mean, who knows what could happen to her?

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This little girl who was hit by a car, could that be Rachel?

Apparently, she’s roughly Rachel’s age. Has light brown hair, and–

That could be any number of little girls.

She was wearing a leopard-print coat. Kristen said that Rachel’s leopard-print coat was taken from the closet.

Oh, my God. Should I call Brady?

No. No, no, no. Don’t do that. Let’s just wait till we know something for sure. I’m gonna go to the ER right now.

OK, well, I’m coming with you.

OK. Let me get my coat.

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[dramatic music]

I’m afraid Shane turned me down flat. He did say that he was sorry and he understands how these missions can be hard on families, but apparently, John is in a very delicate spot. If Shane or anyone else tries to contact him, it could not only jeopardize the mission, but it could put John in serious peril.

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Is it that dangerous?

I’m afraid so.

Why would John take on such a risky mission?

In all the years I’ve known your husband, I would never describe him as risk-averse.

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I just–I don’t know why he would agree to break off contact with his family, agree to put his own life at risk.

I don’t know. But whatever it is, it must be something big.

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[tender music]

Come here. Look, I know–I know Rachel’s out there all alone, and it’s nerve-racking. It’s scary, but… Kristen, she’s not a typical little girl. I mean, she is smart. She is very resourceful. How could she not be? I mean, she’s half Kiriakis, half DiMera.

[laughs]

I think the rest of the world ought to watch out for her, honestly.

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I’m sure you’re right. I’m sure you’re right. Did I–[laughs] Did I tell you that she left Edgar on Harold’s bed?

No. The snake?

Yeah, with instructions on how to feed him and a warning: in case he gets very hungry, he might eat Harold for lunch. [laughter]

That’s great. That’s great. That’s great. Listen, try to get some sleep, please. You’ve been up all night. I’ve been up all night. I mean–[sighs]

I don’t think I’m gonna be able to get some sleep. Will you?

I don’t know. I got to try. We got to try. We need to be reasonably rested when that little girl of ours comes through those doors, so…

OK. I’m gonna try.

I’m gonna try too.

OK.

And I will be back soon.

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[sighs]

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Shawn. The little girl, is it–

It isn’t Rachel.

Oh, my God. Thank God.

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Who does she think she is, storming off like that? She better get right back here.

OK, you know what? Maybe–maybe we should just give her a moment.

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It’ll give us a chance to talk.

What do we have to talk about?

Look, I know that this is none of my business, but I have gotten to know your daughter over the past several months, and she is a wonderful girl. She’s smart. She’s hardworking. And it’s clear that you obviously love her very much and you only want what is best for her. So maybe it would help to try and see things from her point of view.

Oh, but I do. I don’t need to imagine what it’s like to make a mistake and have to suffer the repercussions of it. I’m a sinner, just like everyone else. And unfortunately, facing consequences is a part of life.

Don’t you think she’s already learned her lesson? Being forced to have a baby when she’s not ready is traumatic enough.

Ms. Vitali, I can tell that you and I don’t see eye to eye on some important issues. But I am very strong in my beliefs, so I’ll advise you to tread lightly.

Of course. Look, you are entitled to your beliefs, and I respect them. All I’m trying to say is that, look, it’s life-changing for anyone to find out they are pregnant. And for Sophia, at her age? Look, she’s obviously overwhelmed. She’s overwhelmed, and she’s very scared about what this is going to mean for her future, as Tate is. Look, they are so young. They are nowhere near ready to be parents. And so maybe, just maybe you could consider that putting the baby up for adoption is the best thing for them and for the baby too.

You’re right. It is none of your business.

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OK, we just– we need to come up with a good hashtag, something that can get trending. And then maybe if enough people see it, they’ll know where Rachel is.

OK. I don’t know, like, Return Reptile Rachel?

Sure. Yeah, that’s perfect.

Hey, why don’t we try using, like, some existing hashtags, maybe try to gain some momentum?

#”TheSpectator”?

Yeah, there you go. That’s a good idea. Yeah.

OK. I’ll tag them too. Maybe they’ll even write an article.

Yeah. Hey, thank you for doing this, by the way. You have way more followers than me. If I posted it, I’m sure no one would see it.

Yeah, that’s because you don’t post at all. And of course, anything I can do to help. [knock at door]

Just see who that is real quick.

OK.

Sophia. Whoa, whoa. What’s wrong?

[crying] My mom won’t agree to the adoption. She said we have to raise the baby ourselves.

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Holly, I didn’t know you were here.

Yeah, obviously.

Holly’s here because we were trying to figure out ways to track down my little sister.

Track her down? What do you mean?

She ran away.

What? Oh, my God. I’m so sorry. I had no idea you were in the– in the middle of a crisis. I should go.

Ah, you know what? Actually, I’ll go.

No, Holly, don’t. No.

Tate, it’s fine. I’ll finish this post for Rachel. You two obviously have a lot to talk about. [door clicks shut]

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[sighs]

[sighs] Believe me, I want my partner back too. But listen, Marlena, I will do everything I can to help the police find Rachel.

Thank you. We need all the help we can get.

You got it.

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Would you–would you please try to find out from Shane anything else you can? I mean, it just– not knowing where John is, not hearing from him, of course I imagine the very worst.

I’ll try, but I can’t make any promises.

I understand. I appreciate whatever you can do.

Of course.

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I know how hard this is on you, Marlena.

I just– I’m terribly worried, and I– I miss him. I just miss him so much.

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I know you do.

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Oh, God, I am so glad that Rachel wasn’t hurt. Oh, but what about the other little girl?

Lucy. She’s pretty banged up, but she’s gonna be fine.

Oh, good. Is her family here?

Yeah, they’re on their way. She’s–she’s awake and she’s talking, and smart girl remembered her mom’s phone number.

Oh, that’s so good. Oh, I’m so glad I didn’t call my brother. I would have felt terrible scaring him like that.

Yeah, well, I’m sorry I scared you.

Oh, no, don’t be. I mean, it’s a leopard coat. You were following a pretty credible lead. All right, well, I’m gonna go pick up some takeout for my family.

Yeah, yeah. I should, you know, probably get back to the station.

OK, well, thank you for everything you’re doing. And you’ll keep me posted, right?

Yeah. Yeah, of course I will.

OK.

Brady, hey. Any news?

[sighs] Nothing.

Oh, God. I’m so sorry.

I was just–I was walking home, and I was finally gonna get some rest tonight. I don’t know, I wanted to see you.

OK. I’m here. What can I do to help?

I mean, I think all we can do for Rachel right now is just hope and wait, right?

OK.

Hope and wait.

Hope and wait, but what about for you?

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I don’t know. I don’t know. I’m trying to put on a brave face for Kristen and assure her that everything is gonna be all right. Everything will be fine. We’ll find Rachel. But I–oh, God, Ava, I’m thinking about her out there, you know? I know she’s sad, and I know she’s angry, and I know she’s alone, and I’m feeling guilty.

Why are you feeling guilty?

‘Cause I–because we drove her to do this. We–we–Kristen and I failed. I failed. She failed. We didn’t love her enough. Maybe we didn’t cherish her enough. She had to–she felt like she had to do this to get our attention. Wake up, Mom and Dad.

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I just want her to be OK. I want her to be OK. I want her to be OK.

It’s OK. It’s OK. It’s OK. She’ll be OK.

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Who am I kidding? [sighs]

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Oh. Oh, my darling. [sniffles, sighs] Where did you go? Where did you go?

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[door creaks]

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Well, Seymour, we finally made it.

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