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Days of Our Lives Transcript

 

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 [crickets chirping]

Wait.   You want to leave Salem and go where?

OK.   You know how I’ve been sending out my résumé for film jobs?

Yeah.  Well, I wasn’t expecting to hear anything back-  you know, my résumé being what it is.   And I certainly wasn’t expecting   to be offered a first AD job on a Peyton Russo movie.  What?Yeah.  Peyton Russo?   That’s only, like, your favorite director.  Yeah, one of my favorites, yeah.  Oh my god.   That’s amazing.  Yeah.  That’s, like, your dream job.  The only catch is I have to give   them an answer by tomorrow, and the job is in LA. Whoa.  Uh, I see.  Hmm.  They didn’t give you much time to think about it, did they? Actually, I’ve known about it for a couple of weeks. What?  And you’re just telling me now?  [tense music]

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Ah, there she is.

Yep.  Here I am. I got great news.  Got a new tenant for that vacant room upstairs. Oh. Who? Eric.  He was just here.  He agreed that he needs to move out  of that apartment he shared with Sloan and, uh, Jude.

That’s really good.  It is.  I know that you were still worried. Yeah.  And I know you’re still worried about Lucas.  Any word? My god.  I mean, I just don’t get it, because he contacted me.  He said he was with Harris out in the hinterlands,  searching for Clyde- [sighs] and then nothing, dead silence, which is  a really bad choice of words.

Hey, look.  I’m sure he is just-You’re sure he’s what, having brunch  with a-with an escaped felon?  [sighs] I-he told me not to worry, OK?  He said it was fine.  But I can’t help thinking that something  terrible has happened and I might never see him again.

Or he could walk through that door right now.

Oh my- [exhales]

Oh, thank God!  Oh, Chad.

Hi, Julie.  It’s good to see you. I’m so glad you’re back home. The kids asleep? Yeah.  Yeah, I just put them down.  They have been asking about where you are nonstop.  I said you were on an adventure.

Yeah.

I think Thomas could tell I was worried, and-anyway,  he’ll be so happy to see you.

OK.  I’m going to go check on them.

No, wait.  Please, tell me what happened.  Did you find Clyde? Uh, yeah.  Uh, the police did.  And, um-and I- I did have a chance to talk to him.

Well, did he admit to targeting  Abigail that horrible night?  [tense music] Abigail is alive.

Chad?  What did he say?

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Clyde.  Been a long time.

Not long enough.

Mm.  Well, there’s something we agree on.  So- the FBI’s field office in Helena  has decided that Salem PD is going  to get the first crack at you. [scoffs] Lucky me. [chuckles]  Actually, you’ve run out of luck  because, uh, state-well, it’s adding a whole host  of new charges, like, um, drug dealing,  attempted murder, breaking out of Statesville.  And then once we’ve figured all that out,  we’re going to send you off to solitary confinement  in supermax, where you can finish up your already  exhaustively long sentence.  But first, I got a few questions for you,  starting with, um, what do you know about Li Shin’s murder?

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I want this done ASAP, do you hear me?  No.  Like, now!  [phone beeps] What was that all about?  Food delivery service, uh, screw up your order again? It’s a little more serious than that. Oh.  OK. It’s all happening, Kristen.  I’m busting Gabi out of prison.

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

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Look, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about the job right away. But-but what, I’m supposed to be glad  that you’re telling me now? No, that’s not it. I just– What? What?  What was your plan up until right this second?  Were you just going to wait until you got on a flight  to LA and then tell me then? [sighs] Or-or were you going to turn the job  down and not tell me at all? Yeah, maybe. John Roman DiMera, do you think  you know what’s best for me?  For us? No!  That’s not it at all, OK?  There was just already so much going on, right?  With-with the baby, and everything with your mom,  all right?  I just-I didn’t want to add to your stress. No.  I’m sorry, Johnny, but that is a load of crap,  and you know it.

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Oh my god.  [laughs] Oh, I was so worried about you.  You never answered my phone calls. Well, I was on a plane, you know.  And I was a little busy trying to capture  Clyde Weston and his henchwoman,  who’s in police custody, by the way, so… OK.  Well, that’s great.  I mean, that is just wonderful news.  I just wish that you had let me know, you know, with a message  or a text or something, because I kept on picturing  you dead in a ditch. I’m sorry you had to picture that, Mom,  but I had no choice.  The FBI wouldn’t let us do anything.  We had to keep everything on the DL  until Clyde was back here being processed in Salem. OK.  Well, come on, though.  It’s not like you were going to announce it on social media  or anything like that.  I mean, I’m your mother.  I think I deserve to know. Kate, he’s safe now. Yeah, there it is. The voice of reason.  My man. Thanks. OK. All right.  You’re right.  I’m going to just stay totally positive with this  because the truth is, you helped  Harris capture Clyde, which you said you were going to do.  So per the terms of the deal they offered you,  you’re now a free man, right? [sighs] Li Shin?  Li Shin.  No, that’s not ringing any bells. Oh, come on, Clyde.  You know damn well who Li is.  Gabi’s ex.  She was convicted for his murder.  Come on.  Acting like this is news to you.  You had the goons break my sister’s leg in prison.  Yeah.  Then you threatened her to within an inch of her life,  so you could persuade Stefan to do your damn bidding. Well, that’s quite a tale you’ve spun for  yourself, Commissioner.  What I heard is that she slipped in the shower.  That’s how she broke her leg.  And damn if I haven’t told those guards  times,  fix those slippery tiles.  I can picture it now–  you know, your sister in the shower.

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Shut the hell up, Clyde. So why did she do it anyway, kill her ex?

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She didn’t.  She had no motive.  She’s innocent. [laughs] Come on, man.  The last thing your sister is, is innocent. Oh, come on, Clyde.  You know she didn’t do it.

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You know Gabi didn’t kill Li.  But I’ll bet you know who did.

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[laughs] So you’re going to orchestrate  a prison break for Gabi, huh? That’s what I wanted you to help me  with in the first place, as you well know.  But you thought it would be easier to prove  that Gabi is innocent.Yeah.  Well, it should have been.OK.  As you also well know, DA Trask thinks that little black book  that we found, that we thought would be  enough evidence to exonerate Gabi-well,  she thinks that it isn’t.  And Rafe could string me along forever.  So I said, you know what? To hell with it all. OK. Hold on, hold on.  I thought Rafe said if-if Clyde Weston was captured,  that he might be able to corroborate  that his man Gil killed Li. Yeah.  Well, you know what?  That’s a pipe dream, Kristen.  Because even if Clyde is caught,  which is a big if, and even if he knows something about Li’s  murder, another big if, what makes you think he would  lift a finger to help me?  If he’s captured, I’m the reason he gets convicted.  So why all of a sudden would he decide  to have a change of heart and help Gabi get out of prison? So what, then?  You’re just going to tunnel her out? Figuratively speaking, yeah. Yeah?  And when is this great escape supposed to take place, hmm? It’s already in the works.  My guy says it could be done imminently.  And then Gabi and I will ride off into the sunset,  never to be seen or heard from again. Huh.  Yeah, right.  No, Stefan, I am afraid I can’t let this happen.  [tense music]

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Chad, what did Clyde say? OK.  So I accused him of going to the mansion  that night with the sole purpose of killing Abigail.  He didn’t deny it. Oh.  [sighs] Well, we suspected it.  Now we know.There’s more. More? So he may have gone to the mansion that night  to kill Abigail.  But then in the end– But then what?

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Julie–  he said that Abigail is still alive.

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I am your wife, Johnny.  We are supposed to be a team.  How could you even think about turning down your dream job  without talking to me first? Because I’m an idiot, OK?  All right? I’m sorry.  I’m sorry.  I should have told you sooner.  My grandma said the same thing. You told your grandma before telling me?  How many other people know? OK.  Look, Chanel, I’m sorry, OK?  I’m sorry.  I didn’t expect to get this job offer,  a job offer that would require us to move , miles away.  I mean, sure, when it first came in,  I was, like, ecstatic, you know?  I couldn’t believe it.  But then-I panicked.  Salem is our home, you know?  It’s where your bakery is.  It’s where our families are.  We’ve built our lives in Salem.  We’re happy here.  And you are happy here, and that’s all I really want.  I just want to make you happy.  That’s my most important job.

That’s-that’s really sweet, Johnny.  But if you wanted to turn the job down,  you would have done it already. [sighs] Yeah.  And part of me does want to turn it down. But? Part of me doesn’t.  I’m obviously conflicted, which is why you  need to make this decision.

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Um, you know what?  I, uh, got some stuff to take care of in the office.  I’ll be back. Why do I get the feeling Roman wouldn’t be too happy  if my sentence was shortened? Oh, if?  If?  Is Harris flaking on you? I don’t know, Mom.  I don’t know where I stand. Why is that? Because Harris is busy.  He’s busy processing Clyde.  He hasn’t told me anything.  I haven’t talked to him since, you know,  this whole thing ended.  Chad-Chad had to fly me home. What was Chad doing there? A long story.  Anyway, I don’t know what’s going to happen with me.  I have no idea.  The more time goes by, I just can only assume the worst. Oh my god.  I don’t know why the hell I ever trusted Harris. Just keep it down.  Keep it down, OK?  We’re in the middle of the pub.  Technically I am still a fugitive, so… OK. You’re right.  You’re right.  We should really get going.  Let’s get you right back into hiding, OK? Clyde said what? That, uh-that Abigail is still alive. Oh, God! Look, I had a gun to his head.  So, you know, he may have said anything to prevent me  from shooting him. I don’t know. You assume it’s a lie? Well, Lucas thinks so, yeah. Well, what the hell do you think? I don’t-I, um–  you know, I think that it probably is.  I do.  Oh, but, Julie, there’s a small part of me that–  that hopes that, um–  that it’s true.  Yeah. Darling. Yeah. [sighs] I didn’t even know your sister’s ex.  How should I know who killed him? Well, Li’s blood was found on your little black book. [chuckles] Well, surely you’re not  accusing me of murder.  I was incarcerated in November, as I’m sure you recall. Oh, right.  Yeah.  But your associate Gil, his bloody fingerprint  was also found on that little black book,  which was hidden at the Bistro,  where he ran your drug operation. Yeah.  But you see, Gil is dead.  Ava Vitali killed him.  Are you not keeping up on the crimes  committed in your jurisdiction, Commissioner? Oh, I am well aware of them.  Thank you.  But since I can’t talk to a dead man,  I figured I’d go right to the top–  to the boss.  So what did Gil tell you about the night  Li was murdered, hmm?  Any chance that, uh, you could corroborate his guilt? [sighs] Well,  let’s just say I could.  What’s in it for me?  [tense music]

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What the hell do you mean, Kristen?  You can’t let me do this?  Gabi is my wife.  I don’t need your permission to help rescue her. Stefan, you and I had an agreement.  I will help you clear Gabi’s name.  You back me up as CEO of DiMera. I backed you, and I am still backing you. OK.  What are you going to do?  You’re going to continue as a fugitive from the law?

I have been planting seeds for months.  It’s practically a done deal. Oh, you know what?  Practically doesn’t work for me.  You waited a long time to pull the trigger on freeing Gabi.  What’s a few more weeks?  You don’t want EJ in the job, do you? Of course not.  But if Clyde is captured, he will go back to making  Gabi’s life a living hell.  And now that I’ve turned on him, I can’t take that risk. OK.  Well, you might just have to.  Because after everything I have done for Gabi,  I can’t risk you not coming through for me.  So we are at a stalemate here, brother. Not how I see it. [chuckles] All right.  Well, then how about this?  [clears throat] If you insist on going through  with this idiotic jailbreak plan, I’m going to go  tell your wife that you slept with Ava Vitali.  [tense music]

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You want me to make the decision for you  on your job offer?  Johnny, I just got through telling you we’re a team. Yeah, but I’d be uprooting you  from your life for my dream. [sighs] I mean, what if you’re miserable because of me? What, so I’m supposed to crush your dreams?  What if you’re miserable because of me?  [gentle music]  Look, Johnny.  I can bake cookies anywhere, OK?  They have flour and milk and chocolate chips in California  too, I assume.  And I mean, Sweet Bits LA, it sounds kind of nice,  don’t you think? Yeah, but– But nothing, OK?  And you know, getting a little further away from Mama  might not be such a bad thing.  So I say if you want the job, I think you should take it. Yeah.  The problem is, I don’t know if I want to take it  for reasons I can’t quite articulate. OK.  Well, try. You know, my-my whole life,  I wanted to be the next Fellini,  which sounds grandiose,  I know.  And it totally is, because I mean,  what have I actually ever done, you know?  A couple of Super  movies when I was a kid, some demo reels. OK.  So what?  Every great director started out as a dorky kid  with a little camera. Yeah, I know.  But when I actually tried to put something together  as an adult, my grandma’s life story, I mean,  the whole project went to hell, literally. Well, you know, maybe that’s what sets you apart.  I mean, how many directors can say  that the actual devil interfered  with the production? Yeah, I don’t know.  It-it honestly felt more like a sign, you know,  like I was dabbling in something  I wasn’t supposed to be. Oh, come on, Johnny. And what if I can’t cut it?  You know, Hollywood is cutthroat.  What if I’m just some spoiled rich kid  with some inflated notion of himself,  completely delusional and pathetic? Where is all this self-doubt coming from? I don’t know.  It’s just-how’d all this happen so fast, you know?  What if I’m not ready?  And now I have you and the baby to think about.  And it’s just, failing on my own, that’s one thing.  But I cannot drag you across the country  and fail all three of us.

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I’m not going back to the monastery. OK.  Well, you just said that– You know what?  Clyde’s going to supermax.  He’s not going to Statesville.  So I’ll be safe if I have to go back to, you know– What, to-to prison?  Because at least the monastery isn’t– It’s not what, prison?  It’s pretty much the same thing, Mom.  I can’t stand that place, all right?  Just an old building with a bunch of guys in old uniforms.  And I’m not going to do it. They cut my hair.  Forget it.  It’s the same thing as being stuck in Statesville.

Oh, really?  How many murderers do you think are in the monastery, Lucas? I don’t know.  Brother Solomon, he seemed to be pretty shifty, that guy.

So you know, I am absolutely not laughing at that.

I have one year left on my sentence.  I might as well go back to Statesville,  like I was supposed to in the first place,  and just do my time, you know?  Might as well pay full price for what I did to Sami. [sighs] The thing is, is Abby- Abby came back to me once before, you know?  And then there’s Stefan.  I mean, his heart is beating in your chest,  and-and yet he’s alive and well, walking around.

Well, do you think it’s possible Dr. Rolf  saved Abigail? I don’t know.  I don’t know what to think, OK?  I just know that I can’t sit around here and wonder,  you know, what if?  It’s going to-it’s going to drive me crazy.  [sighs] I need to go to the station,  and I need to talk to Clyde.  And I need to figure out if there’s more.

Do it. Do it. Do it. Do it.

OK.  But I need you to do me a favor.  Please don’t bring this up to Jack or Jennifer, OK?  I don’t want to get their hopes up if it’s-if it’s nothing,  you know?Of course.  I won’t say a word, darling.  I won’t. OK. Oh my god.  [exhales] You do remember cheating on your wife, don’t you? That was one time.  And I was very drunk.Oh.  Oh, drunk, OK.  Well, I guess it’s no big deal, then.  I’m sure that Gabi will be very forgiving  when she finds out that, uh,  you and Ava had been tying one on.  [tense music] Damn it, Kristen.  You said you would keep my secret. Well, yeah.  But that was then, and this is now.  And peacetime promises, well, they can be tenuous at best. Mm.  So are you declaring war? With you?  Mm.  No, of course not.  I’m at war with EJ.  Yeah, a cold war that is simmering to a boil.  So you need to decide which side you are on.  And let me just say this.  If, um, Gabi does find out what happened between you  and the ex-mafia princess, I am sure that she’d  prefer a Statesville cot to your marital bed.  So I think you really need to rethink your plan, brother.

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I mean, you know I can’t make charges  like these just go away after everything you’ve done. Then why should I help you?Oh.  So you do know something. I didn’t say that–  not explicitly.  [tense music]  Tell me, why isn’t a bloody fingerprint on the book  enough to overturn Gabi’s conviction? That’s a good question. Well, that’s a damn shame.  Let’s just say Gil did tell me something.  Now, just to be clear, there would  have to be something in it for me in order for me  to testify to that.  And just so you know, I would graciously  accept anything you could do for me, even  outside the confines of the law.

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Oh, you’re a real piece of work. Oh, give me a break.  You covered up Stefano DiMera’s murder for Hope Brady.  You’re telling me you wouldn’t do the same thing  for your own flesh and blood?  Hmm?  What kind of a brother are you?

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You hang tight.  I’ll be back.

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Think about what I said.

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[chuckles]  Yeah.

You are not going to fail, Johnny.  You are so talented. You don’t know that.No?  OK.  Well, tell me this.  Um, do you think that I am a good baker?

Of course.

OK.  Well, how do you know?  You don’t know anything about baking.

No, but I’m an expert eater.

Mm. I’ve been doing it my whole life. OK.  And I know movies.  I’ve been watching them my whole life.  And I’ve read stuff that you’ve written, and I’ve- I’ve watched things that you’ve directed.  And Johnny, you are a rock star.  And if things don’t work out, then at least you know you  gave it your best shot, right? Yeah, I guess.

Yeah.  And if for some reason this job doesn’t work out,  then we can always come back to Salem.  Yeah?  Whatever you decide, I’m with you.  And I also heard that Chris Pratt  was in that, um, Russo movie.  So if that is the one that you are working on, then whew,  I am going to be fangirling all day long.

OK. All right.  Well, thank you for the warning. And there’s-there’s also, what, Malibu,  Rodeo Drive, endless summer.  What’s not to love about LA?  Not to mention all those movie theaters with old-ass movies  and long, eight-hour cuts that nobody’s ever seen of movies  nobody’s ever heard of- and even longer Q&As afterwards.

You know me too well.

And I will happily follow you to the ends of the Earth,  because your dreams are our dreams now.  [gentle music]

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Mm.  So what’s it going to be, Stefan?  Are you going to rethink your master plan,  or do I have to give Gabi the bad news? What about Gabi? Uh, we were just discussing how we were going to tell her  that we’ve hit a dead end as far as trying  to get her out of Statesville. Well, that’s actually why I’m here.  I have some news on that front.  [tense music] Where’s Lucas? Well, he went to say goodbye to Julie. Goodbye? Yes.  Because he hasn’t heard from Harris,  so he’s assuming that he will be  going back to Statesville to serve out  the rest of his sentence. I am sorry to hear that. Really? Oh, Lucas.  You have been in my prayers every single day. Thank you. Thank you, Julie.  I appreciate it. What’s happened?  I mean, you were out before on some special dispensation  in disguise, but this time you’re not.  Does that mean that you’re free and clear now? I’m not too sure about that. Oh, gosh.  Well, then it must be a risk coming to see me. It was.  It was.  But there’s no way I’m going back to prison  without saying goodbye to you first. [clicks tongue] [laughs] Well, look at who’s here.  The commissioner sent you in to have a little chat with me?  [tense music]

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[sighs] You and I never finished our conversation.

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You need to start talking.

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Or else what?

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Thank you for believing in me, Chanel. Of course.  This baby and I are here for you %, no matter what. Right back at you. And, Johnny, I’m sorry that I got a little bit salty before. No.  No, that’s OK.  You were, uh-you were right to be upset.  I don’t know why I didn’t tell you about the job  offer sooner.

So-what are you thinking now?

[sighs] Kate, why would you ask me if I am really sorry Lucas  is going back to prison?  He’s my stepson.  I want what’s best for him.  I supported him through this whole damn thing, Kate.

I know.  You did.  And you went above and beyond,  and I’m grateful to you for that.  But, Roman, honestly, in your heart of hearts, I- I believe that you want Lucas to serve out his term  for what he did to Sami. Kate, we have been through this, all right?  I told you, I think Lucas learned his lesson.  I don’t think he’ll make those mistakes again. Well, God knows that’s true.

Bottom line is, Harris Michaels promised results.  Lucas did his part, and I think it would be wrong  if Harris left him out to dry.

Chad gave me the impression that you  helped the police find Clyde.  Does that have something to do with  your special dispensation? I probably shouldn’t say too much, you know?

OK, OK. I understand.  Please, tell me, what do you think  of what-what Clyde said about Abigail,  about Abigail being alive?  Chad shared that with me.  I’m not going to say anything to anybody but you.  He also said that you didn’t think it was possible.  Now, did you just say that, I’m wondering, because you didn’t  want to get his hopes up?  What do you really think?  Do you think it’s true she could be alive? Julie, I wish-I wish it was true.  I just-I don’t know.  I mean, I don’t know how it’s possible.  Do you?

[sighs]

So Clyde’s not speaking.  [phone rings]  Shocking.

Um, if you’ll excuse me.

Yeah.

Don’t give up hope, all right?  Listen.  Listen to me.  We have Clyde in custody.  I’m convinced that he knows something. OK.  So whatever it is, whatever he wants, it’s-it’s got to be  worth getting Gabi back home.

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This reminds me of a  little yapping dog running  in circles around a predator. How could it be possible that my wife is still alive, Clyde?  Because that night  I found her in our bed  bleeding out,  barely able to whisper my name.

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You know, when I close my eyes, I can see her.

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Her face is pale.  She’s so cold.  And I can feel her slipping away.

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When I was at the hospital, I was covered in her blood.  But still, I cling to hope.

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But then Kayla comes walking out.  She tells me that my wife is dead, that there’s  nothing she could do–  not her, not Rolf, no one.

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So she took me back to go see her body.

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Do you want to know what I did, Clyde?

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I held her.

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I touched her.

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I kissed her.  And I said goodbye to the love of my life  and the mother of my children.  But then you drop a bomb on me.

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If she is alive,  how is that possible, Clyde?

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Please tell me, hmm?  How is that possible?  [inhales sharply]

Thank you, Mr. Russo.  Yeah, Peyton.  Peyton, of course, yes.  Uh, I will.  I will.  Yeah, I’m very excited, yes.  OK.  Uh, I can’t wait.  I will, um-I’ll see you soon.  [phone beeps]  No big deal.  Just my new friend, Peyton Russo.

Ah!  Oh my god, Johnny!  This is amazing.  Oh!  I am so proud of you. His lawyer needs to call my agent, which I don’t have.

OK.  Well, soon you’re going to be beating them off with sticks.

Pinch me.

[chuckles] Well, actually, I had something else in mind.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.  It occurs to me that we just had our first major fight  as a married couple. Mm-hmm. And so we’d better get home fast so we can make up.

Mm, works for me.

[laughs]

Aunt Marie, I’m just so worried about Maggie.  Well, I told her.  I told her not to trust that guy, but she wouldn’t listen.  [sighs] Yeah, the whole family could use some good news.  How true.  No.  No, I haven’t.  And I cannot understand how my grandparents could have put  together this time capsule and never  said a word about it to a single member of the family.  Yeah.  Well, let alone what’s inside.  [chuckles] No.  No, I’m determined.  Yes, I’m going to find out what’s in the time capsule  if it’s the last thing I do.  [laughs] [sighs] Well, I said my goodbyes to Julie.  So if you guys have an out-of-the-way place  for me to stay while I wait to hear from Harris,  I’d appreciate it. You don’t have to do that.  I pulled some strings with my ISA pals, tracked him down.  So I get to be the one to officially tell you both,  Harris just finalized the terms of your deal.  So, Lucas, for you being part of the capture  of the fugitive Clyde Weston, the remainder of your sentence  has been officially commuted.

Oh my god.  So that means–

Lucas, you’re a free man.

Oh, yes!

Oh my god.

Yes, yes, yes!  Finally. [laughs] Oh.  Oh. Look, Stefan.  I’m sorry, but my hands are tied here. Really?  So that’s it?  You’re just going to pack it in?  You’re not going to move heaven and Earth to help your sister? Look, I cannot do this, OK?  I cannot give up anything to Clyde Weston, OK?  I would be sacrificing the safety of everyone  in this town and beyond.  But maybe if you had an idea- [suspenseful music] What does that mean?

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It means that maybe if you had an idea of how you  could move heaven and Earth–

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So you’re saying if, um, I chose to go the,  uh, DiMera route, you’d be willing to look the other way?

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I’ve got to get back to the station. All right.All right.

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Hey.  Rafe’s already gone? Yeah.  Yeah, there’s nothing he can do.  He’s-he’s not willing to, um, accept any sort of deal  as far as Clyde is concerned.  So I’ll tell you what.  I will shelve my idea to get Gabi out of prison  for now if you help me get more evidence. Yeah, sorry.  There’s been, uh, a change of plans.  I won’t be helping you anymore.

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Uh, would you mind, uh,  backing up a little, please?  Thanks.  I-kind of liked it better when  you were playing a strong guy.  This is just sad, you know.  Uh, takes all the fun out of it.

Answer me, please.  [somber music]

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Before I do, you have to show me that you  can do something for me  to, um, better my current situation. And how am I supposed to do that? [chuckles] Chad, you’re a DiMera.  You’ll figure something out.

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OK.  But how the hell am I even supposed to believe you?  I’m not doing anything for you.  I can’t trust a word that you say.

Then why are you here?

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OK.  Tell me this, then.  If Abigail is still alive, why would  you go down for her murder?

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[sighs]  It’s only a fool that goes for the quick return.  A wise man plays the long game with an ace up his sleeve  knowing the exact time he should play it.

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OK. Well, now’s the time, then,  to show me your cards.  I’ve shown you mine.

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All right.  Then listen up, because I’m about to give  you something big.

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Well, I was going to ask how are you doing,   but your face gave it away.

That obvious, huh?

God, I’m sorry, son.   Any word from the police on the search for Sloan?

No.   She’s in the winds, and she took off   from the DiMera mansion.  God, the thought of her up to her room and free   after what she did to you and Nicole.  Yeah, she didn’t hit me in the back of the head   like she did EJ.Oh, yeah.   Man, he’s got to be out for blood.   I still can’t-still can’t believe   that she got to jump on him like that.

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Several weeks after Mayor Price left the hospital   while undergoing radiation treatment, questions remain  about the health of those she exposed  on her ill-timed joyride. [gasps]  And now some members of the public  are beginning to ask questions about her fitness for office.  Questions indeed, Jude.  Well, your father knows the answer.  Paulina Price needs to step down as mayor,  or better yet, be forcibly removed.  [baby cooing]

Is that a fact?

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Oh.  Oh.  Ooh. Paulina?  What–what is it? Oh, Abe.  Oh, I–  oh, I had a terrible nightmare.  Oh.

Sweetheart, do you want to talk about it? Was the radiation.  It turned me into this -foot-tall woman,  and I was just rampaging through the streets of Salem.  People were just running away and screaming  like I was this horrible monster.  And I tore the roof off of Sweet Bits  and poured Chanel’s whole inventory down my gullet.

Oh, my.

And the worst part of it,  that wasn’t the first time I had the dream.

Well, how many times have you had it? Oh, just about every night since I left the hospital.  And now it’s happening in the daytime too. Well, big problems call for big solutions.  This sounds like a job for Dr. Marlena Evans.

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[birds chirping]

John, I can barely hear you.  Yeah, I–is your flight on time?  T–oh–oh, good.  Oh, good.  OK, there it is.  Well, I can hardly wait to see you.  Yeah, I know.  Honey, call me when you land.  OK. Love you.  Bye.  [ominous music]

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[knocking]

Grandma.

Hi.

Hey. Do you have a second?

For you, anything.  Come on in. What a nice surprise. What’s with the card? Oh, nothing at all.  Tell me, what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?

I am meeting Chanel here for an appointment. Oh.  Everything all right with the baby?

Yeah. So far so good.  I actually wanted to stop by and talk to you  about something, maybe get some of your advice.

OK.  About what? Oh, just my whole future.  [chuckles]

Paying Price for Radioactive Ride?  I have to say, the writing has gotten a lot sharper lately,  even without Lady Whistleblower.  Perhaps her eloquence has spurred these  so-called journalists to up their shame game.

Excuse me, can I ask you a favor?

I’m sorry, I don’t do favor- of course. How can I help?  [soft orchestration]  announcer: Like sands through the hourglass,  so are the “Days of Our Lives.”

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So what is this favor you need?  Anything you want within reason.  I mean, there are certain things  I won’t do with a stranger.  But in your case, I might be willing to make an exception. Oh, that’s very generous.  Are you going to drink that? My water? Sorry, I know, odd request.  But I just got done with a run  and I forgot my water bottle. Not like you could hide one in those little shorts,  I suppose. Right.  You know what?  Never mind.  I’m just going to grab one from the bakery. No. No. Don’t. Go ahead. Take it. You sure?Yes. Drink up.  I haven’t even touched you-it. Thank you.  Oops. [both laugh] Oops. Oh, thanks again. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. Wait.  OK, this is going to seem kind of random,  but I was just wondering,  would you want to go out sometime?

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So I mean, this producer basically offered me  a job at his company.  Only, if I take it– You’d have to move to Los Angeles. Yeah. Like, now. Wow.  I–I didn’t even know you were considering this. Yeah, that’s the thing. Chanel doesn’t know either.

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You haven’t told her? Not yet. May I ask why? It–it’s just–  that would be asking Chanel to leave her business,  OK, her family, her home.  It just doesn’t seem like a fair thing to ask somebody. Are you considering turning down the job  without even discussing it with her? Look, as great as this whole thing sounds, it’s just, I–  I don’t want Chanel to feel like I’m asking her  to make this sacrifice for me.  And–and with the baby on the way and all the health issues  she’s–she’s just dealt with, it’s just–  it’s a–it’s a lot. Mm-hmm.  How do you think she’s going to feel  if she finds out you turned down the job  and never mentioned it?

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But maybe–maybe she wouldn’t think of it as a sacrifice.  Maybe–maybe she might even want  to make a sacrifice like that. Yeah.  Yeah, you’re right. You’re right.  I’m going to talk to her. Good.  Soon? Yes, soon, OK?  But–but you still haven’t told me  what–what you think. You mean about the job? Yeah.  You think I should consider it? Well, yes, I think you should consider the job, absolutely.  Now, selfishly, I–  I’d like to keep you right here in Salem. Yeah. And especially after what happened with Jude.

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Yeah.  It was shocking to see EJ just lying there after Sloan  hit him in the back of the head. Yeah, under normal circumstances,  that would be a welcome sight. Not this time. No, I still can’t believe it.  That Sloan just helped herself to EJ and Nicole’s baby.  I mean, how do you come up with something that insane? Desperate people do desperate things. Yeah. Again, son, I’m so sorry.  I–I know how much you love that little guy. Dad, he was my son.  And I lost him.  Dad, I’ve never felt pain like this. Hello, Chanel.  I was just reading some of the day’s news to my son. Yeah, and getting a huge kick out of it.  Apparently, you feel the same way about my mom  as “The Spectator” does. It’s true.  I want your mother out as Salem’s mayor,  but only because I am outraged on your behalf. My behalf? You’re my daughter-in-law.  And Paulina recklessly exposed you and my unborn grandchild  to dangerous levels of radiation.  Aren’t you furious yourself? OK, well, I’m not exactly happy about it.  But at the same time, I don’t completely  blame my mother for it. Who else would you blame? She didn’t even know that I was pregnant.  And when she left the hospital, she did it because  she was trying to save my life.  My mother would never do anything  to intentionally harm me, or my baby,  or put us in danger. While I admire your mother’s resolve,  I believe it showed a serious lack of judgment.  And her dangerous actions need to be answered for. She needs to answer for what she did to me  or for what she did to you? Me. She fired you as DA.  So is this really about protecting your grandchild  or is this about you trying to get payback?

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Look, just so you know,  I’m not in the habit of asking out strangers,  at least not recently.  See, I was in this long term relationship that ended and– I’m sorry to hear that.Oh, thanks.  Anyway, now I find myself picking up the pieces.  You know, putting myself back out there,  single and ready to twinkle.  And here you are, thirsty… [chuckles]  For water. So, dinner? Look, you seem like a really nice guy,  and you saved me from heat stroke.  But I’m not gay. Really?  Are you sure? Last time I checked. Huh.  Wow, I’m–I’m usually–  I’m usually really good at sussing these things out.  Are you really sure? I’m really sure.  And I’m also really flattered– I know. I know.  Not that there’s anything wrong with it.  Your father’s gay. Your best friend is gay.  I’ve heard it all before. Thank you, again, for the water.  Maybe I’ll see you around? Yeah, maybe.

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I’m really sorry about Jude, Grandma.  I know how much you loved him. Thanks.  It really is Eric I’m most worried about. Yeah.  Yeah, I mean, I saw my dad and Nicole go through,  you know, pretty much the same thing. It’s not the same thing.  They thought their baby was dead. And now Eric has to watch him grow up with someone else  as his father.  Oh, wow. I feel awful for him.  I feel awful for the whole family.  But at the same time, I–  I’m–I’m happy for my dad and Nicole.  Is that wrong to say? No, that’s not wrong.  And honey, Jude is exactly where he is meant to be.  I’m just so sorry that Eric has to pay the price for it. Yeah.  Well, speaking of babies,  I’m going to be late for my appointment. I’m so glad you stopped by. Me too. And I hope everything goes well for the three of you. Thanks. Johnny? Ah, yes, I will tell Chanel about the job, I promise. That’s my boy.OK.  Thank you. My door is always open to you, you know that.

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both: Muah.Well, see you. Yes.

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All right, there you go. Oh.  You know I’m always happy to talk to Marlena,  but I’ll pass for now. So you don’t want me to schedule something? I mean, you don’t exactly have to be Dr. Freud  or even Dr. Evans to figure out why I’m dreaming about  destroying the whole town. You’re feeling guilty. Heck yes I’m feeling guilty.  I exposed my pregnant daughter to radiation,  and Julie and Johnny too. Well, you didn’t want to do that. Tell that to them. You know, after their tests, including Chanel and the baby,  it–it came back fine. For now.  But that doesn’t stop me from worrying.  Oh, what–what if it takes time to show up?  And what if-what if it gets worse  and there’s something really wrong? Kayla didn’t say that she was worried about that, did she? No, but there’s always a possibility.  I radiated my daughter.  And on top of that, Chanel and I aren’t in the best place  right now. Well, you two have been through rough patches before.

We have.  But if it turns out that something happened  to her and her baby because of me,  I don’t know if I could ever forgive myself. What happened between your mother and me  was just business. And you didn’t take it personally? My only concern is you and the child. Well, me and the baby are doing just fine. Are you sure? Johnny and I have a follow-up appointment today,  and according to my latest test results, everything is fine.  And the radiation hasn’t affected the baby. Well, I certainly hope that’s true.  Because if there is any cause for concern,  there are still options at this stage. Yes, I am well aware of the options, OK?  But I am having this baby.  It is what Johnny and I both want. Well, I’m glad to hear that. Are you? Of course.  I couldn’t be more excited with this addition to the family.  And this little guy cannot wait to become an uncle.  Eh? Uncle Jude, huh? [laughs] Yes, well, that’s the name Eric gave him. Are you thinking about changing it? It’s certainly within my rights.

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Do you have a problem with that? No. No, no, no, of course not.  You are his father, so yeah.  I just–I feel terrible for Eric.  He must be devastated. Yes, well, it was a hard time for everyone.  But thankfully, this little guy  is right where he belongs, with Nicole and me,  his real parents.

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[sighs] Damn it, son.  Just…  it just kills me to see you hurting like this.

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Hardest part is, Dad,  it didn’t feel real.  You know, when I see Jude and–  and Nicole and EJ in their arms, I just–  in my heart, he’s still my son. Listen to me. You know what?  We’re going to figure a way to get past this, to heal,  same way we always do, as a family. [sniffles]

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Thanks, Dad. I appreciate that.  Tell you what. I’m going to–  I’m going to go to the back, grab some food,  and go home, OK? Yeah. You know what?  You over there in that apartment by yourself,  that can’t be making things easier. [sighs] You’re not wrong there. OK.  Come back here.  Start over. Give yourself a break.  Might do you some good until you figure things out.

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[sighs]  You know, you’re probably right. Yeah? Yeah.OK.  Great.Yeah. All right.  Do you want me to help you move your stuff? You know what, I’m going to let you know.  There’s a stop I need to make first. OK.You gave me a good idea. All right.

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[dramatic music] Dr. Evans, thank God you’re here. Leo, what’s going on? I need your help, desperately.

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Need a refill? Oh, no, thank you.  I’m feeling better. Well, good. Good. [phone rings]  Oh.  Abe Carver.  Hey. [laughs]  Hello, Reuben.  How you doing?  [soft tense music]  No. No, I–I–  I hadn’t heard.  Oh.  All right. Reuben, thanks for the call.  I appreciate the heads-up. What was that about?

Oh, it was–it was nothing for you to worry about.

Abraham, you know I can tell  when you’re hiding something from me.  Out with it. Come on now. Everything-everything’s fine.  Everything’s fine.  That was my friend, Reuben. The one on the city council? That’s right.  He–well, he called to give me a warning.

Warn you?  About what?

It seems that there’s a- there’s been a petition filed to recall you as mayor.

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Hey.Hey. Sorry. Am I late? Just a little. OK. Well, I’m sorry.  I–I stopped by to say hello to my grandmother. Oh, it’s–it’s fine. They just brought me in here.  I actually got a little delayed myself. Oh, by what? I had an interesting chat with your father. Good interesting or bad interesting? Let’s just say we kind of got into it about the baby,  and about my mom, and he is less than happy  with her right now. Is that all? Oh, yeah, and he also wanted to talk to me about  our options.

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You mean about the baby? [scoffs]  Damn it. Why does he do this?  OK. I am–  I am sorry. It doesn’t matter, OK? No, it does matter, and I’m going to talk to him. What?  You don’t think I can take care of myself? Oh, no, believe me.  I know that you can take care of yourself.  It’s just that sometimes where there’s DiMeras concerned,  reinforcement is useful.

OK. And you are probably right.  But just don’t worry about it, OK?  Just–it doesn’t matter. If you say so. Mm-hmm.  And how is it that we’re late, and Kayla still isn’t here? Uh, you know, she’s probably just with another patient.  But hey, while we have a minute,  there was something that I wanted to talk to you about.

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I hope I wasn’t too defensive with Chanel  about being your father.  [baby cooing]  But I just want the world to know that you are mine  now and forever.  However, there is such a thing as protesting too much.  [baby cooing]  But I have nothing to prove.  With Sloan gone and Melinda Trask sworn to secrecy,  no one will ever know the truth about your paternity,  especially Nicole.  Because if she or Eric found out,  I would certainly lose you.  And I would surely lose Nicole to Eric.

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If you’re here to see Nicole, she’s still at work. I know, I saw her earlier. And I just put the baby to sleep,  and I don’t want to wake him, so… I understand. I won’t be long.  I just–I need to talk to you. About what? I need a lawyer, EJ, to help me get a divorce from Sloan.  [soft dramatic music] And of all the lawyers you know in the world,  you come to me.  What about your sister, Belle, or Justin? Justin is dealing with a family matter.  Belle and Shawn are working on their marriage. There’s always a Google search. Yeah, and I could get some random attorney.  But some random attorney  will not hate Sloan the way I do  or the way you do. With good reason. Yeah.  Sloan stole your son.  I assume you’d want to get back at her as much as I do.

I see.

Am I wrong? No, you’re not. Then you’ll take my case? I will.  It seems our situation has made us strange bedfellows. My only question is, do we have to wait to find Sloan  before we file proceedings?

No, actually. There’s a way around that.

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So what was it that you wanted to talk to me about?

Well, there is something I was discussing…  [clears throat] With my grandmother. Hello there, Ms. DiMera.  Sorry to keep you waiting.Oh, that’s OK. I see you’re here for a follow-up  after radiation exposure?  And you’re also nine weeks pregnant.  Is that correct?

I’m sorry, I thought we were seeing Dr. Johnson today?

She got called away on an emergency,  so I’ll be stepping in for her.  I’m Dr. Greene, three E’s. Oh, Greene.  Any relation to Felicity Greene? Yeah, she’s my sister. Oh, my God, I love her.  She comes into the bakery all the time,  and she’s like practically my apprentice.

Of course.  Chanel, I should have realized.  Felicity talks about you all the time. She’s awesome. Well, she loves spending time with you.  She says it’s like the most fun she ever has. Oh, that is a mutual feeling, and I- your sister, she’s just so great. Yeah, well, I think so too. And I’m Johnny. I’m her husband. Nice to meet you, Johnny.  Well, Chanel, let’s see how you and your baby are doing.

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Leo, what kind of help do you need? Mental health help, of course.  My brain needs major fixing.  But then so does my heart. Well, cardiology is one floor up.  And as far as your brain, you can make an appointment. No, no, no. Dr. Evans, this cannot wait.  Please, everybody says you are the greatest shrink  in all of Salem.  Not that I know of any others, but my point is,  I can pay cash.  And clearly, you’re not with a patient right now. Normally, this always goes through insurance.  And I am going through a number of case files. OK. I know. I know.  You–you don’t like me because of what happened  with your grandson, Will.  But if anyone had a reason to hold a grudge,  it was yours truly.  That guy rolled me up in a dusty old rug  and left me for dead.  Honestly, I would think that you might want to make amends  on behalf of your family. So you’re not going to go away  until I agree to help you? Probably not.  Look, I am a mess, OK?  That’s why I’m here.  Earlier today…  oh, I can’t even get the words out.  I hit on a straight man.  Look, I know, I tend to flirt pretty, you know,  indiscriminately, somewhat compulsively actually,  but that’s just because I’m wildly insecure  and constantly trying to get people to see that I’m–  I’m–I’m adorable and worthy of love. Wow, that is psychologically astute. Well, I read a lot of self-help books  and listen to mental health podcasts  pretty much around the clock.  My favorite is “Kooky Conundrums,”  but I also like “Bonkers Banter.”  But this–this-this is different.  And it’s all because of this–this letter.  It is driving me crazy.  Oh.  All right, I’ll give you the CliffsNotes version.  The love of my life broke up with me–  by snail mail, no less.  Handwritten, but I mean, come on, how th century is that?  Hey, who even keeps stamps anymore?  Who even has a pen? So this is all about a breakup? Well, no, it’s not-it’s not just a breakup.  I really opened myself up to Dimitri.  I thought he was the one.  Now I know it was all just a lie.  Dr. Evans, I don’t understand.  I’m funny. I’m handsome.  I’m tall.  OK, I’m on the shorter side, but I have a nice physique.  I’m very smart.  Although my math SATs, that was embarrassing.  But look, my point is, I have a lot going for me, right? Yes, you do.  [soft music]

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Well, then, why am I so unlovable?

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Leo, what makes you think you’re unlovable?

Let’s see.  My entire childhood. Your parents? No, we’re not going there. This is therapy. We have to go there. Oh, OK. Um…  Well, the last time I went to see my mother in Statesville,  she offered me a cigarette and then berated me  for not being a smoker.  Then she told me I was a worthless human being  who she was embarrassed to call her son. Diana Colville is a very disturbed woman.  And if that’s the woman that raised you,  then I can understand that you have  a certain lack of self-esteem. [scoffs] Lack of self-esteem?  Dr. Evans, have you met me?  I am one of the most, if not the most  fabulous person I know.  I love me some Leo. [laughs]

You just said that you were wildly insecure. I did?Uh-huh.

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Well, I–  maybe I’m insecure about what other people think about me,  not what I think about myself, if that makes any sense.  Like, I’m worried I’m going to make a bad impression.

Mm.  I guess I’m feeling confused because you just declared  that you are fabulous, and- and in kind of a, you know, a bragging sort of way.  And that sounds to me like a defense mechanism. Defense mechanism.Yeah. Yeah, I read about that in my favorite self-help book  “Stop Kvetching and Get A Life.” I haven’t read that.It’s out of print.  I got it on eBay.Oh. So are you saying that  I’m not as fabulous as I think I am? I’m saying that I think  you don’t think you’re as fabulous as you say you are. Oh.  Oh. It’s only–only a thought. Wow.  You are good, doc.Don’t call me doc. Right. OK. Dr. Evans.  I have to admit, I find you somewhat intimidating,  but also very self-assured and drop dead gorgeous.  And you have incredible posture.  Also, I think it’s safe to say  you are a world-class shrink with a very big heart  and a great sense of humor. Leo, I think you have a very big heart.  And I think you’re very funny. [laughs] Really?  You think I’m funny? I think you are hilarious. [laughs] Well, thank you.  That is–that is very flattering.  I’m also tortured  and miserable, like, % of the time.  [somber music]  Do you think there’s any help for me?

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Wait, publication divorce. I’ve never heard of that. It’s a means to securing a divorce  where one of the parties can’t be located.  We simply put a notice in “The Spectator” once a week.  If after a few weeks Sloan doesn’t respond,  we can go ahead with the legal proceedings. That’s all there is to it, just a notice in the paper? We’ll have to make sure you have put in  a good faith effort to find her  using whatever is within your means.  But since the police already put out an APB,  I say that’ll cover our bases. So a few weeks?Mm-hmm.  In a few weeks, we’ll go to court,  and your marriage will be over.

Didn’t realize it would be this simple.  Thank you.

Oh, don’t thank me yet.  You haven’t seen my bill.

Right.

I’ll be in touch after I start the paperwork.

I appreciate that.  Wasn’t sure you would take this on.

Well, we all deserve a fresh start, don’t we?

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We sure do.

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[door slams] They’re trying to recall me as mayor?  [scoffs] Oh, God.  How–how far has this gotten? Well, the petition has already reached  the threshold of signatures  to present it to the city council.

Oh, well, who exactly are these sneaky rats  presenting this petition?

Well, according to Reuben, they’re an organization  that calls themselves the CCS. What in the hell is the CCS? Concerned Citizens of Salem. Oh, really?Mm-hmm. And who exactly are these concerned citizens?

I haven’t figured that out yet.

Well, I say we find out, right now.

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[upbeat music playing] Welcome home, son.

Hello, neighbor.  Hey, listen, thank you.  Thank you for the advice earlier. Sure. Sure.  Did your idea work out?

Yeah, it did.  I took your advice and I did something  to help me get past Sloan, you know?

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Oh, this will also help me move on.

OK.  So- so you feeling better now? I saw Jude earlier.  Just every time I see him, it’s like- I feel like I’m losing him all over again.

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[sighs] Leo, it is my deeply-held belief  that everybody can be helped.

And does that mean that you would be willing to help me? Heaven help me, I will. Why heaven help you? Because I’m afraid I’d- I’d get distracted by laughing at your funny stories  and your adorable take on things.

[laughs] OK.  Well, I promise I will be as unfunny  as I’m capable of being.  This–this is the best news ever.

There is one caveat.  If I’m willing to help you,  you have to be willing to do the work. Oh, I hate work. You’ll have to get over that part.  Because if you don’t put the work in on this,  you won’t make any progress.  That means you’ll be wasting your time,  and you’ll be wasting my time.  And I do not like people wasting my time. I’ll bet in this crazy town, you’ve got a line of nuts  around the block waiting for your services. We don’t say crazy, or nuts. What about mashugana?Or that. Got it. OK, let’s do this. Take my card, make an appointment. Oh, I will, lots of them.  You and I are going to make such a great team.  You’re going to crack this nut wide open. I’m looking forward. Dr. Evans, thank you. [laughs]

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[exhales] Thank you, Norm.  Let–let me know what you find out. No, thank you, Cynthia.  Yeah. Well, I do appreciate the info.  And I’ll wait for your call.  Yeah. Any luck? No, not yet.  Not yet, but we should have some information soon  about the CCS. Oh.  [phone beeps][sighs]  Oh, that certainly was soon. Oh.  What is it? Well, I now know the source of the petition. I should have known.  [groans] I think Master DiMera would be more comfortable  in his crib, wouldn’t he?  [phone ringing]  Hello, Rita, what is it?  You know me, I love good news.

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The petition to recall Paulina Price  is going to the council as we speak?  Excellent.

OK, from my exam and considering  you’re not experiencing any symptoms,  I’d say everything looks good. You sure? Like I said, we’ll see what the tests say.  But the heartbeat sounded nice and strong. OK. Well, that’s great news, right?  Thank you so much, Dr. Greene. Of course.  Nice to meet you both.  And I’ll tell Felicity you say hi.

Oh, please do. I know you’ll be following up with Dr. Johnson.  But in the meantime, if you need anything, any questions,  feel free to give me a call any time.

Your name is Mark Greene?

It is.

You mean the guy from “ER”? Goose from “Top Gun”?

Didn’t think you were old enough to know that show, huh?

Yeah, we binged it over the holidays.

Well, then yes, like Dr. Mark Greene on “ER.”  Why do you think I got into medicine?

Well, it’s a good thing your name wasn’t Michael Myers.  [laughter]Take care, you guys. You too.Thank you. OK, so…  sounds like everything’s still good.

Yeah, sounds like.

Yeah.

[laughs]  So what was it that you wanted to talk to me about?

Oh… [clears throat]  Right.  How would you feel about leaving Salem?

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

 [crow cawing]

[sighs] Marlena, there you are.   I’m so glad I found you.   I checked your office, but–

Oh, I assume you’re here about Everett.  [sighs] I’m wondering how he’s doing.   Have you heard from him?  Well, actually, I was just with him.  Oh, so great.   That means the intervention worked.   At least it got him here, anyway.   How is he?   [dramatic music]   [country music playing]  You know, it was so strange to see   Everett morph into Bobby right before my eyes.   To be perfectly honest, I have never seen that in real life,   only on TV.  Yeah, listen, I get it,   but DID is a real mental illness.   In fact, our niece Abigail suffered from it,   and so did my sister Kimberly.Mm. She even wrote a book,  “Becoming One: My Journey to Wholeness.” Hmm.  I may need to read that. Well, it’s out of print now, but I’m sure I have a copy  that I could loan you. Thank you. I’d really appreciate that.

Mm.

You know, I really want to understand  what Bobby is going through. You sound like you still care about him. I do.  I mean, our marriage did end badly,  but we shared a life together,  and he meant a lot to me at one time. I’m sure. And I guess I’ll come to find out  how much I meant to him.  [phone ringing]  Oh, sorry. One moment.

It’s OK. Go ahead. It’s the station.Mm-hmm. Detective Hunter.  I’m on my way.  I am so sorry. I have to go.  There’s been a shooting at the Kiriakis estate. What?Yeah. My God, Steve is there.  [tense music] John, did you hear me?  I need help putting up Steve’s legs, please.

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John. You OK over there, buddy? Just securing your gun.  Wouldn’t want anyone to get hurt.

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[sighs][sighs]

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What the hell were you thinking?  You could have shot Theresa.

But I didn’t, did I?  I hit my target. Yeah, you’re lucky you hit your target. I’m luckier. I’ve always been an excellent marksman. Yeah, yeah, I got the scar to prove it.  Weren’t you the guy that accidentally shot Marlena  at her wedding when you were trying to hit my brother Eric?

[sighs] You have one off day, and it’s all anyone remembers.  So am I to take this to mean that you would have  preferred it if I just let Konstantin  strangle Theresa to death in front of us?  Yours is the only opinion that matters,  unless you disagree with me too. [sighs]  I can’t believe you shot him. We had it under control.

Did not look that way to me.  You all know I did exactly what needed to be done.  Konstantin Meleounis was a homicidal maniac  whose intention was to kill Maggie  and steal my uncle’s fortune,  and now…  he is out of our lives for good.  So you can all line up to give your thanks anytime.

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

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I can’t really give you any details right now.

Doctor-patient confidentiality.  I totally understand.  I was just hoping if you could tell me  if Everett is OK or not. Well, actually, I can’t tell you  because I don’t know.  I haven’t seen Everett.  [dramatic music] Oh.  So Bobby has followed through on his threat? Bobby is the dominant one right now.  He’s stonewalling me and the other doctors,  and he’s not letting Everett out.

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Is that because he’s still trying to protect him?  From dealing with whatever trauma  caused his illness, I mean. Yeah, that would be a logical scenario. But how long can he keep him at bay?  Doesn’t Everett have to reemerge at some point? Yeah.  I can’t answer that. Why can’t you?

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Oh, my God.  Are you saying that Everett might be gone…  forever?

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Hey, John, I still need help with Steve  when you’re done with that gun.  [tense music] Almost there.

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[phone ringing] [breathes sharply] Stay still.[groans]

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All right, all done. That’s Kayla. All right.That’s Kayla’s ringtone. Yeah. If I answer…  not my usual energetic self…  she’s gonna worry. OK, no, I–Please. I got you. I got you. I got you.  All right.  Hey, John, can you help me with Steve? Yeah, sure.Thank you.

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Kayla, it’s Sarah. Sarah, why are you answering Steve’s phone?  Is he all right? I heard there was a shooting. Yeah, there was.  I need to tell you that Steve was injured, but he’s fine.  He’s stable. Oh, my God. Tell me what happened. No, I-[siren wailing]  The paramedics just got here.  He will tell you everything.  Just meet him at the hospital. OK, OK, I’m on my way.  Oh, that was Sarah.  Steve’s been hurt, but she said he’s stable. OK, well, I have to get to the Kiriakis estate,  so I’ll take you.  Come on.No, no, no, no.  The ambulance is almost there.  I would miss him maybe. I can’t do that. OK, well, then I’ll drop you off at the hospital.  I have the patrol car. I can turn on the lights. All right. OK, yeah.  Thanks. Brady, are you–are you sure there’s no pulse?  Are you sure he’s really dead? Theresa, you don’t have to worry.  He’s–he’s a goner. [sighs]  I can’t stop thinking about his last words. Yeah.  What was it he said again?  There’s still an enemy in your midst.  [dramatic music] Was he just being melodramatic?  What do you think he meant by that? Well, someone…  helped him kidnap your kid. Yeah, right.  That’s exactly what he meant. [sighs]  Wish I could get that guy alone in the alley. The punk in the hoodie.  Who the hell was that?

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[sighs]

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[sighs]Look, Stephanie,  you must not give up hope.  We’ve only just begun to work with Everett,  and we have a lot of avenues to go down. Right. No, I understand.  I just– You just what? I feel so guilty. Why would you feel guilty? Well, because when I first found out  about Everett’s double life, I was–  I was so angry with him.  And now that I know none of it was his fault,  all I want to do is help him. You have helped him.  Jada has too.  You did the intervention. I’m–I’m-I’m beginning to think  that we made things worse. Why would you think that?

Well, you said it before.  Bobby could just keep in control for good. [sighs]  Listen.  When your cousin Abigail went through this,  things got very bleak for her, and- and then at one point, I don’t know,  the personalities integrated  and she was back to being herself again. Right, well, Abigail had Chad by her side.  Everett has no one. That’s not true.  He’s got you. [elevator bell dings]  He’s got Jada. Hey, Doc.John, what in the world-Our plan to bring down Konstantin  didn’t go as we had hoped here.  Things got a little bit sideways.  Honey, your father was a part of this,  and I’m afraid that he was injured. What? Oh, my God. What-No, no, he wasn’t- he was shot in the side.  No major organs were hit.  Sarah was right there for immediate attention.  I rode with him in the ambulance,  and he made bad dad jokes the whole way here. Where is he now? He’s in four, trauma room four.  [tense music]

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[sighs] Oh, my God.Whoa, whoa, whoa. Are you all right?No, no, it’s nothing, baby. Well, it certainly doesn’t look like nothing.  What happened? Who shot you? You know–Papa, Papa! Oh, baby girl. [sighs]It’s OK.  It’s OK, baby girl.

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Xander, baby, it’s me.  Where are you?  Did you–did you find Theresa?  Is she OK?  Sorry, I really thought that you would call by now.

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Steve’s been transported.  John went with him.  I just–I want to hear your voice  and know that you’re all right.  I checked on Victoria, and luckily she’s fast asleep,  but I know that she’s gonna want to see her daddy  when she wakes up.  [sighs] [sighs] Well, we should probably let everyone know  that Theresa’s OK. [sighs]  No reason to stay here any longer,  and sending this lavvy heid to his reward  has given me a bit of an appetite.  Hope no one finished all the crab rangoon.  [sighs] Sarah called me.  She must be worried. I better go. I’m afraid I need everyone to stick around for a moment,  especially if that’s what I think it is.

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All right, who’s gonna start? [sighs] Xander killed him. Way to throw me under the bus, cuz. Is that the murder weapon? Yes, but that’s a bit harsh, calling it murder. Let’s have it.

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Tell me everything from the beginning.

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Someone?  Anyone? OK, hey,  here’s the story.  Maggie told Konstantin that she would marry him  in order for him to stay in the country,  but that was before she knew his true intentions.  The fact is, this is a very bad man.  He was going to kill Maggie.  He also sabotaged my grandfather’s plane.

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You’re telling me that Meleounis killed Victor? That’s what he admitted to, yeah. All the guests can attest to his confession. And then he attempted to escape  by using Theresa as a hostage. He opened fire on our way out,  and he shot my Uncle Steve. I managed to catch up with them over here.  So did Brady with his dad’s gun,  which is right there. Yeah, let’s just…  cut to the chase, shall we?  Sarah’s waiting.  There was a standoff when I arrived.  I sized up the situation, grabbed the gun off Brady,  used it to shoot Konstantin,  who had just confessed to killing my uncle  and kidnapping my child.  And when I pulled the trigger,  he was strangling her, so I had to shoot. Except…  moments before Xander shot the gun,  he showed little or no regard for Theresa’s safety. Brady is right.  I tried to point out the fact  that he was putting Theresa’s life in danger,  and his exact words were, “I don’t care.”

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You ungrateful twits!  I just saved Theresa’s life, and instead of being grateful,  you’re trying to get me arrested? We’re trying to set the record straight. Theresa, will you please tell Detective Hunter  what really happened?  [tense music] It’s true.  He–Konstantin did choke me. Thank you. But it’s also true that Xander  refused to put down the gun  even though Konstantin doubled down  on his threat to kill me. I was all you had.  These two were busy trying to prove  who could be more useless,  and Konstantin was bluffing anyway. You don’t know that. [phone beeps] Yes, I did.No, you don’t. Yes, I did!No, you don’t! OK, enough. It’s my father.  I’m gonna let him know that Theresa’s OK. Yeah, be sure to tell him it’s all thanks to me, yeah?

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Brady says that Theresa’s safe. Good.  And did Konstantin get away? He’s dead.  Xander shot him. Oh.  Well, I–I can’t say that I’m upset about that.  I mean, he was the one that brought down Victor’s plane. Yeah, and Maggie would have been the next victim  if he had gotten his way. It’s just all so ghastly.  At least he can’t hurt anybody anymore,  and his reign of terror is now over.  [mysterious music] Not quite, Doc.

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[sighs] So Maggie’s groom,  he’s the one who shot you? Konstantin, yeah.  He knew the jig was up,  so he started firing wildly, trying to get away. Yet you’re the only one who got hit. I was too slow.  Maybe I shouldn’t have skipped that second cup of coffee  this morning. Well, you always suspected that he had ulterior motives. Yeah, and I hate to say this,  but he was planning to kill Maggie  so that he could inherit her half of Victor’s fortune. Oh, my God.  Is she OK? Yeah, physically, she’s fine.  Emotionally, I don’t-I don’t know. You know, can we just wait a second?  Can you just back it up and tell me what happened? [sighs]  [dramatic music]  It was pretty bad,  worse than any of us thought.  Not only was Konstantin willing to kill Maggie  so he could get her money,  but he confessed to sabotaging Victor’s plane in Greece.  He’s the reason Victor’s dead. Oh, dear God.  Poor Maggie. Does Alex know? Yeah, he was–he was there  when Konstantin confessed to it. Where is Konstantin now? [phone beeps] Oh, sorry, sorry, sorry. [sighs] Oh, it’s a text from Jada.  She said, “Don’t worry. Theresa’s OK.” Oh, that’s good. Good. Why wouldn’t she be?  What happened to her?

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I was getting to that.  When everything blew up, Konstantin took her hostage. What? Yeah, we–we–we thought  we had everything under control,  but unfortunately,  our plan just went off the rails. And what plan was that?

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I think I’ve got everything I need.  Coroner’s on the way.

Can we go back to the house now? I sure would like some distance from…  that dead body. It’s fine. You can go. About damn time. I meant the others.  I need you to come with me to the station. Why?

You killed a man.

Were you not listening?  It was totally justified. Oh, you could have just shot him in the arm, the leg. I panicked. Whatever the case, I need you to come with me.  I got to take an official statement from you.  Let’s go. [sighs]  Thanks for backing me up.

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Stephanie, would you mind giving  your father and me a moment?[sighs] Whatever’s going on here, can’t it wait? You know, Little Sweetness,  I think I owe your mom an explanation.  So…  hey, maybe you can go down to the cafeteria  and get me one of those double fudge brownies,  the one with nuts? Sure. OK. Mom, please go easy on him. I make no promises. Here you go. Oh.In case things get dicey. Yeah, well, I don’t think this is gonna  do me any good because, you know,  all those nurses out there, they’re in your mom’s pocket. Oh.If I press this button,  I’m just asking for more trouble. Well, guess you’re on your own, then. Yeah.[chuckles] Thanks, baby girl.  [sighs]  Now, listen.[sighs] You knew there was something I was keeping from you  concerning Maggie. Which I was not happy about, as you well know.  And you also promised that everything would work out.  You didn’t say that people’s lives would be at stake. Wasn’t supposed to go down like this. Oh, what, gunshots  and my niece being taken hostage?  Well, I should hope not.  So why don’t you tell me,  how was it supposed to go down?  [dramatic music] Konstantin…  held up this card and ordered me to shoot Steve,  but it didn’t have any effect on me.  I was able to resist his suggestion completely. Then our deep programming is working. Well, yes and no…  [tense music]  Because after all the chaos, there was a moment when I–

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I looked over and I saw this card on the floor,  and I was–  I was drawn to it, and all I could hear  was Konstantin’s orders  pounding in my ears all over again.

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And then I picked up Steve’s gun.

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And?I pointed it at him. [gasps] Sarah was busy. She was tending to his wound.  She really needed me.  But that damn voice, it was fighting me for control. Dear God. But luckily Kayla called Steve,  and there must have been something  about the ringing of that phone  that just snapped me out of it.  But what if it hadn’t?

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Well, you weren’t completely blacked out.  John, you never would hurt Steve.  But we do have to work on getting you out  from under Konstantin’s spell. Oh, Doc, you know that I trust you %,  but what if it’s not enough?  What if–  what if I’m still just a ticking time bomb?

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Hey, are you sure you’re OK?Yeah. I can take you to the hospital,  maybe get you checked out if you want. No, no.  Honestly, I’m fine.  My neck’s just a little sore.

Yeah.  Lift your hair. [sighs] It’s cold. Ready? Ah. Is that better? Yeah.  [both sigh]  I’m surprised you’re being so nice to me  after this morning.

Oh, yeah.  You’re talking about when you practically  kicked me out of bed  just to make room for Alex about a minute later, right?  Yeah.

Brady, I know I was insensitive.  I’m so sorry if I hurt you. Theresa, thank you, but…  [dramatic music]  You’re the mother of my boy,  and although you make me crazy- you really do sometimes- I’m still gonna care about you.

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[sighs] Maggie’s still sleeping,  but I told Bonnie and my–  Justin what happened.  Did I miss anything? No, Brady was just getting me all settled. Nice.  Well, now that I’m back here…  [groans] I can take over. [sighs] In other words, beat it.

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OK, I’ll get this typed up for you to sign. And then I can go, right? These things take time.  I still have to run all of this by the DA.  [door clicks open] Baby, hey, I just got your message.  I came as soon as I could. I’ll let you two catch up. Hey, where’s Victoria? She’s with Bonnie.Mm. Is it true?  Did you shoot Konstantin? Yeah, and the bastard’s dead.  Don’t have to worry about that dirtbag anymore, Sarah. The police aren’t gonna press charges, are they? Well, that remains to be seen.  [sighs]  There’s a question as to whether I shot Konstantin  to protect Theresa or out of…  revenge.

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Well…  which was it?

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[dramatic music] When I arrived on the scene,  there wasn’t any time to think.  There was so much tension and chaos.  And when Konstantin started strangling Theresa,  I just…reacted.  I mean, honestly, I can’t even tell you  what was going through my head at the time.  But I can tell you this now:  I’m not at all sorry that I shot the bastard.  After what he did to Victoria, to Maggie, to Uncle Vic,  he got what he deserved.

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I just wish you didn’t have to be the one  to pull the trigger. Well, I’ll face any consequences  that come my way.  I do have one regret, though. What is it? Well, Konstantin kicked the bucket  before he could tell me who helped him  kidnap Victoria that day.  Whoever that was, they need to pay as well.

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Alex, Brady was-he was just– No, no, it’s all right.  It’s OK.  Alex, I know you’re in a committed relationship  with Theresa, but she’s not your personal property.

No, she is not my property.  But I am her boyfriend,  and I do know how to take care of her.

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You want me to go? [sighs]

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I think that-I think it might be best. OK.  OK.  Feel better, OK?

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[clears throat]

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Look, I didn’t mean to be a jerk about it.  I just want Brady to know where you and I stand. OK.  And I–I’m actually glad that we’re–  we’re alone now ’cause I didn’t get a chance  to thank you…  for coming to my rescue.  Thank you.

I would not admit this to Xander,  but I think he did…  us all a favor by ridding the world  of Konstantin Meleounis.  In some ways, I wish I was the one who killed him…  and not just for what he did by taking you hostage  but for what he did to my father. He was an evil man.

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Down at the mausoleum…  [scoffs]  He said how Victor was never really a father to me.

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He–he only meant– No, I know what he meant. I know what he meant.  He was just stating the obvious.  Victor refused to claim me as his own for all these years,  and instead he let me believe Justin was my real dad.

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[sighs]

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I’m so sorry.

It’s OK.  I forgive him.  I mean, after all, he did try to make up for it in the end.  He left me half his fortune. [sighs] And as his son,  I’m gonna do my very best to make him proud.

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So the plan was to frame Konstantin for embezzling? Yeah, and no one was supposed to get hurt. Oh, come on, you had to have known  that this guy wasn’t gonna go easily,  especially if he was just technically innocent. Well…  I think the monkey wrench was that–that confession,  because it shocked everyone.  He took advantage of that. So you and John put Maggie in danger. She was already in danger.  And for what it’s worth, it was her idea. OK, OK, OK, you know what?  I just wish you would have given me the heads-up  to know that you were walking into a high-risk situation. You mean like a Bat-Signal type of thing? [sighs]  ‘Cause you just left me in the dark again. So no Bat-Signal? You know, just an FYI that your charms  don’t always work out for you the way you think they do, OK? Baby, I just didn’t want you involved. But you said that John told Marlena. Well, that was his choice. [sighs]And I’m sorry.  I’m sorry that you’re upset, but I just felt  it was better to keep you out of it. We just had that argument,  how you make decisions for us without consulting me,  like when you were gonna go to Montana to catch Clyde  or when you and John broke him out of Statesville.  We are supposed to be partners,  but you don’t treat me like a partner.  And you know what?  That has got to change,  because I cannot tolerate being kept in the dark  about what’s going on with you, no matter what the hell it is.  Do you understand me?

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John, I know this is so frustrating for you, but…  with a little bit more therapy,  I’m sure we can free you  from the residual effects of the brainwashing.  But you have to-you have to stop  being so hard on yourself. How do you do that?  You tell me, Doc.

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How can I not feel overwhelming guilt  for killing that innocent young woman,  especially after tonight, when everything that happened  was a result of that,  the death of Konstantin’s daughter?

No, you can’t look at it that way. Doc, there is no other way to look at it.

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And I have realized…  that there is only one thing that I can do…  and that is, I need to leave Salem.

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[dramatic music]

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Can I get you something to eat?

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No, I’m not really hungry.  I think I just want to go upstairs  and take a really long nap. Yeah.  I’m gonna go with you.  But do you think maybe instead of going to your room,  maybe you could stay with me  in mine now?  If you want.

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I want that very much.

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Come on.

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[sighs]

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And Dr. Evans said that they haven’t  been able to reach Everett?

No, not yet.

Oh, that doesn’t sound good. And I have even worse news.  I just spoke with one of his doctors,  and they’ve decided to move him to Bayview  because they haven’t been making progress here.

Oh.  Well, I hope that Bobby- Everett gets the help that he needs.

Me too.

Yeah.

Anyway, I should probably get these to my dad. Oh, it was a nightmare at the Kiriakis house.  Is he gonna be OK? Well, physically, yeah, thank God.  But mentally, I don’t know what kind of shape he’ll be in  once my mom gets through with him.

Mm.

[chuckles]

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You’re right, Sweetness.  I do have to try harder to be more open with you.

I am just so tired of all the secrecy.

Well, you know, baby,  you know, we’ve been down this road before.  Your job, my job,  sometimes things just need to stay on the down low.  That’s–I mean, those are just the rules. No, no, this is- they are not alike.  Are you kidding me?  Doctor-patient confidentiality doesn’t put our life in danger,  doesn’t lead you to almost getting yourself killed. [sighs] I wasn’t killed,  and I’m happy about that. Oh.Aren’t you happy, baby?  Come on. [scoffs]  Let me get a closer look at your wound.

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I think we have to take this shirt off. OK.  Come on.

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[chuckles]

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John…  you can’t run away from your problem. That’s not my intention. But you just said that you–

Just hear me out, please, sweetheart.  I think what I really need to do is,  I need to go to Greece.  I need to try…  to find Catharina’s grave site, and I need to pay my respects.

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All right.  I’ll go with you. Oh, sweetheart, I appreciate that, but…  I really feel that this is–  this is something I just need to do alone.

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Are you sure? I’m sure.[gasps] I know that I won’t be able to put this nightmare behind me  unless I can–  I can find a way to just try  to set things right with Catharina.

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I understand.  Before you go, we should do  at least one more round of deprogramming.

[sighs]  Most definitely.  Honey, I’m so grateful for you,  for your strength and your wisdom,  but mostly I’m- I’m grateful that you’re mine and I love you and you love me.  You’re my everything.

Mm.  I feel the same way.

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What a relief that Trask decided not to press charges. Right.  I mean, she must have realized  she’d be stepping into, like, a buzz saw of bad PR.  I’m a bloody hero, damn it.

You really are.

What a day.

Seriously.  I’m gonna-I’m gonna check on Victoria,  and then I’m gonna see if my mom’s up  and tell her what happened. I’ll be up in a minute.  Did you hear all that, Uncle Vic?  [dramatic music]  Legally I’m in the clear,  but you and I both know why I shot Konstantin.  I did it for you, old man.

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I hope now…  you can rest in peace.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

You weren’t expecting to see this ever again, were you?

Maggie, I can explain.

No, don’t even try.   I don’t want to hear another lie out of your lying mouth.   [tense music]   You came into my home   when I was grieving the man that I love.   What, you thought you’d take advantage of that grief?   You knew I needed someone to lean on,   someone who understood   how I felt about my husband.   So you pretended to be his friend…  

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   To know him like I did, to love him like I did.   And, what, you hoped that I would fall for you?  

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   You let me cry on your shoulder.   You pretended to be my protector   when my beautiful baby granddaughter was taken.  

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 The kidnapping–  you arranged that too, didn’t you? That’s absurd. I’ll be damned.  You had Xander and Sarah’s baby kidnapped  so Maggie would continue to let you live in her home,  away from all those phantom Greek enemies  who were after you. You sick bastard.  You’d better hope–

Xander.

You’d better hope the cops get here before I kill you.

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 Dear God,  that hooded person that took Victoria,  that wasn’t one of your Greek enemies.  That was your accomplice.

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Who the hell was it, Konstantin?

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What does it matter who it was?  He’s already admitted responsibility for the crime.

You’re all a bunch of damn hypocrites!  We all know that Victor was no saint, huh?  He didn’t give a damn that my little girl was killed  because of his need to punish me, huh?  Well, I may not have got my revenge on you,  but I did get my revenge  on your dearly beloved late husband. What are you saying?

It was me who was responsible for his death.  I am the one who sabotaged his plane,  sent him to a watery grave.

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What’s going on? That’s not true!  It can’t be! [laughs] You don’t think I am capable  of finding someone to tamper with that plane, huh? Oh, I think you’re capable.  John told me that you ordered him to kill me  the minute we were pronounced husband and wife.

What?

But I refuse to believe  that a man as strong and as vital as Victor  could be taken away from us  by someone as insubstantial and as small-minded as you. Small?  The old man is dead, is he not? Can’t you see what you’re doing to her?  What the hell’s wrong with you?

You want to hurt me, don’t you?  You want to twist the knife.  Well, trust me.  You can’t hurt me any more than I already am.  You see, I’m the one who opened the door  and let you into our house.  I laid out the welcome mat to my husband’s killer.  I betrayed his memory, and I have to live with that.

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You’ve said your piece, Konstantin.  Now I’m gonna say mine.  I offered to marry you so you could stay in this country.  I thought that somehow I could make amends for all the wrongs  that you had suffered at Victor’s hands.  I felt compassion for you.

Is that why you have set me up to be arrested  for a crime I did not commit? As opposed to the crimes you actually did commit? And plan to commit?

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You never had any intention of marrying me.

She doesn’t need to defend herself to you.

That’s where you’re wrong.

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I did intend to marry you…  until John and Steve told me that everything you said to me  from the time you stepped foot into this house  was a lie.

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And that’s when the veil fell from my eyes…

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And I realized  that we had to do something to deal with you.  We had to do whatever we could  to get you out of our lives once and for all. And we’re taking you into custody right now. Let’s go. No, wait.

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Konstantin was the last person to see Victor alive.

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I need for you to tell me  everything about my husband  on his final days  in front of the people who loved him the most.  We need to know the truth.  We deserve that much.

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

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[intriguing music] Careful what you wish for, Maggie. Answer her.  Make it fast. Your daughter, Catharina, died decades ago.  You had years to exact the revenge on Victor.  Start with that.  Why now?  Why after all this time? This time around, it was not about revenge,  not at first. What the hell is that supposed to mean? I gave Victor one final opportunity at redemption  at a time when I thought he would be most receptive.

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So…  how is your son Bo?  It must be very painful for you to see him  in such a debilitating state and to feel so helpless, huh?

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[laughs] What?  You didn’t like it? [groans] Indigestion. Ah, my apologies.  [sighs]  I have had to skimp on ingredients lately, huh?  Business has been so dreadful. And you asked me here to rescue you once more. [laughs]  You know, you must be very weary  of my perpetual requests for help,  even though my father lent you the money  that sent you on your way to become  the wealthiest man in the world. Your father, not you. Ah, yes, but still…  think of what you took from me, Victor:  my child, my wife, my–  my whole heart. It was a terrible accident that I regret deeply. So you’ve said.  But man to man, father to father,  words without actions are meaningless, no?  So can you not show  just how much you truly regret it, hmm?

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Fine.  It’s your lucky day.

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I knew you would do the right thing. Hmm. That’s debatable.  But after my visit with Bo,  I instructed my lawyer to destroy my old will.  I’ll be making a new one when I return home,  and I’ll include you in the new draft. Your generosity knows no bounds, Victor.  But at our age,  leaving things to chance might be ill-advised.  So why not draft a new will right now, hmm? Very well.

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He would not help me then and there.  Oh, no. Huh?  Only when he was dead would I get a single cent.  He forced my hand!

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I have a job for you.

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You crashed his plane  only because you couldn’t wait for the money?  His promise to you wasn’t enough? Clearly not, because he broke that promise, huh?  He had no intention of leaving me any money, huh?  He just said so at the moment just to get me off his back.  He scammed me, huh?  He changed his will again before he got on that plane,  and he removed my name from it.

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There it is. Hey. What are you doing?  Give me that.What the hell?  I’m supposed to be in this will.  Victor left me nothing?

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If only I’d gotten to see his face  when he knew it was over, huh?  Horrified, terrified,  looking out that tiny, little window  at every inch of disappearing sky  and the fast-approaching ocean  and knowing what it meant, huh?  [laughs]Konstantin, I’m warning you. Swirling down and down, spiraling down– That’s enough!  That’s enough. I wonder what his last thoughts were, huh?  Were they of you, his true love,  or of his money, his real love? You don’t know what’s in his heart!  [tense music]  Victor and I, we meant everything to each other–  everything. [laughs]  Don’t make me laugh, Maggie.  That was a delusion and still is. That’s it! Shut up!Maggie! Shut up! [gasps] You know, Maggie did  everything in her power to help you.  How could you treat her like this, huh? Listen, an hour ago, she tried to frame me.  This is not as one-sided as you all seem to think, huh? One-sided?  You murdered my father. Oh, you seem so sure of that. We all heard you.  Enough with the games. That’s right. Enough talking.  It’s time to get you into a cage where you belong. And thanks to your detailed confession,  you’re gonna be booked for murder  instead of embezzlement. Since when did you get deputized by the Salem PD? ISA.  You’re in trouble with everybody, pal.  [dramatic music]

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How could I have been such a fool  to let that evil man into Victor’s home? Mom, please, you did nothing wrong. Well, everyone warned me, but I wouldn’t listen. Take some deep breaths, please. I’m really fine. I’m fine. You collapsed.  You’re having an adrenaline crash. I can’t imagine how much stress you’ve been under,  and then Konstantin just added to it  when he told us what he did to Victor. I was taken in by his charms, his gifts,  his photos, his stories about the old days. I was taken in too, Mom. Not like I was. No, I just–I saw that he made you smile again,  and that meant a lot to me. Well, for me,  it was all about my connection to Victor,  the history that I never knew.  I wanted so badly to hear about all of that that I–  I just–I was willing to overlook  the red flags and all the warnings and– Maggie, Maggie.  You were his victim. I hate that word. But it’s true, Mom. Think of it this way.  Think about how brave you were,  how you worked with John and Steve  to lay this trap for him. Yeah, how long were you planning that? And why didn’t you tell us?Yeah. We decided that the fewer people that were in on it,  the better because then that way,  you wouldn’t have to put on a façade. What, and pretend he wasn’t a slimy creep?  Honey, I been putting on that façade for months.

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You know, I didn’t think I would feel this way.  I thought that I would feel more powerful  when I exposed his lies. Mom. What? You almost lost your life today.  I don’t think that’s even sunk in for you  because it’s only sinking in for me right now. But my poor Victor, he did lose his life.  And to think that I welcomed that killer into our home.  How could I have been so gullible, so stupid? Maggie, you’re neither.  You’re the kindest, most generous person I know,  and the only reason that con man took advantage of you  is because you always see the best in everyone. In this case, to a fault.  [sighs] OK, I’m going back downstairs.  I’m gonna see that that murderer gets hauled away,  and I’m gonna–oh. Whoa, jeez.Mom, Mom, Mom.

Oh, my God.

Oh.

OK.

Oh. You have to rest. [exhales heavily] No, I’m–I’m–I’m–I’m OK.  I’m OK. I’m OK.  I’m OK.  I’m–I’m–I’m all right. No, I know, but maybe-maybe I could give you  a light sedative  ’cause you’re so worked up right now.

No, no, no, no, not while he’s free.

It’s not a concern, Maggie.  John and Steve have it all under control.  Here you go.Thank you. What? Yeah, Mom,  after everything that has gone on,  if anything happens to you, I- please, can I just give you something?  Just something light might help.  Will you do it for me? [sighs]  OK. Fine.OK. I called the police  while I was getting this out of the car.  Unfortunately there’s been an accident tying up access  to this part of the town, but we can all relax  because very soon, Konstantin will be officially in custody.

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Give me those hands.  Hold still![coughing] Knock it off. Water. Give me some water, please. Theresa, don’t.Hey, hey, hey! [yelps]Theresa, no! [gasping] Drop it, you bastard. Drop it.  Drop it, you bastard. You’re not getting out of here.  I promise you that. I’m not going anywhere with you, huh?  I’m getting out of here,  and I’m taking my hostage with me.  [gunshots] No, no, no, no. No, no.  [tense music]  [gunshot]What was that? Nobody move. Oh, my God.  Xander. [gasping]  [gunshot] [yelps]  Oh, my God.  Uncle Steve.Be quiet! [groans]Here, here, buddy.  Let me see. Let me see. Let me see. [groans]  [breathing shallowly] It’s all right.

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I’m going after them. I got you. I got you.  Give me something to stop the bleeding.  Here.  Let me put the pressure on here.  All right, I got you. I got you, man.  I got you.[groans] You’re gonna be OK, buddy.  You’re gonna be OK. You’re gonna be OK. [groans]  So it’s just a flesh wound, right? A flesh wound would look life-threatening  compared to this.  Stop trolling for sympathy.[laughs] Get Sarah on the double.I’m on my way. All right, this isn’t your first rodeo, partner.  You know the drill.  Breathe easy, and hang in there. Hey, Dad.Here we go. Dad, what do you want me to do? Catch up with Alex.  He went unarmed.  Good luck.Right. Go.[groaning]  Oh, God. How the hell did I get hit? Beats me. You used to be a lot quicker. [gasping]  I guess I started taking after you. I hope you didn’t like this shirt much, pal.

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I’d steal one of yours, but they’re all so damned ugly. [laughs] Yeah.[coughs] No, no, no, no. Breathe.  There you go.  There you go. There you go.  Hang in there. Come on.

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Oh, Xander, oh, my God, baby.  We heard gunshots. Are you OK? Yes.  Steve was grazed, but he’s gonna be all right.

What about Konstantin?

Yeah, don’t worry about him.  He’s being taken care of. How? What does that mean? It means he won’t be able to hurt you again or Victoria.  My promise to you. And Steve? That’s why I’m here.  We’re gonna need your help until the medics get here.

OK.

Wait a minute. How bad is he really?

No, Mom, it’s OK. I’ve got it.  It’s gonna be fine.But I-No, don’t you worry.  Justin and I will keep an eye on Maggie and little Victoria.  You just go take care of Steve.Thank you. We got it.

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You sick son of a bitch.  You shot my Uncle Steve.

Next time, I’ll shoot John too.

There isn’t gonna be a next time.  If I would have known that I was plotting and scheming  with a murderer, I-Wouldn’t have gone for the big cash prize, huh? No.  No, I wouldn’t have.  My God, you are pure evil. Need I remind you it was your idea  to alter the will in Victor’s briefcase, huh,  changing Victor’s heir from Xander to Alex?  You.  All I did was find a forger. Don’t be so modest.  You’ve been running the show ever since. You are going to help me escape, Theresa,  because you certainly don’t want them to find out  what you did, especially not your cash cow,  Alex, the faux heir.

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Alex. Let her go right now.  Are you OK? Ah, the cavalry,  though it’s possible you’ve forgotten  which one of us is armed. I could take you out in a heartbeat, you old man. About the time it takes for me to pull this trigger. Alex, don’t test him.  Don’t test him.  Just tell me, is Steve OK? He’s gonna be OK,  unlike my father. [laughs]  Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, shall we?  You are very much mistaken.  [tense music] How am I mistaken?  You already admitted– About killing Victor? Yes.  Yes, he is still very much dead,  fortunately for the rest of us. Then what the hell are you talking about?  How am I mistaken? Oh.  This is hard, huh?  What is the best way to convey this, huh,  with words?  I suppose blunt is best, huh?

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Victor isn’t your father.

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[grunts]Easy. Easy. [groans]Easy. You think Maggie’s gonna bill me for…  staining her carpet? It’s a write-off, man.[groans]  Yeah, like this operation.  I guess we needed a backup plan… Ah, don’t worry about it.For our backup plan. Brady and Alex are gonna track him down.  He’s not getting away with this. Well, you catch up with them.No. No, dude…No way. Go. Go. You are my partner.  You have been with me since the very beginning,  and this is where I’m staying.

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OK.  Thanks.  [grunts]Damn it all.  That bullet was meant for me. Oh, no, no, no, don’t go down that road now, partner. Come on. You know that I’m right. Come on.You know I’m right. I know you’re full of it. Can’t argue with me this time.  Not this time.  Hold on. Hold on.

OK.

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If…  you know as much about me as you claim you do,  you know that I won’t hesitate  to put a bullet through a man’s eye. Or a woman’s either.

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What does that mean?

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What does that mean?

You came at me, and Catharina got in the way.

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Came at y–when?  Who’s Catharina?

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Tell me.  Hands where I can see ’em.

I need you to see something and tell me what it means,  and I will go away.

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Alex, don’t listen to him.  Don’t listen to him.  Just because Victor didn’t acknowledge you as his son  when he was alive, that doesn’t make him any less your father. If you would let me finish– Tell it to the cops, Konstantin. You might think you have the advantage,  but I am the one with the hostage, huh?

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Now drop that gun,  or young Tate  grows up without a mother’s touch.

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[gasping] I mean it.

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[dramatic music] He’s lost a lot of blood.  Where’s the paramedics? There’s been a delay,  but they will be here soon.  Sorry, Steve.[groans]  I hope you take my insurance. [chuckles]  This one’s on the house. Oh, cool.  Hey, maybe you could take a look at my knee  when you’re done with this thing.  It’s been bugging me lately. OK, a little less conversation.  Let me see what I need to do, all right? Tell me, how bad-how bad is it? You’re gonna be fine.  You’re gonna be totally fine.  Great job stemming the blood, John.  I’m gonna–I’m gonna take over applying the pressure now, OK? [groaning] Steve, you OK? Am I OK? Yeah, I know, but are you still there with me? I mean–OK.  Here, just let me– Don’t push that guy quite that hard. OK.  Just keep pressure…

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Pawn, I command you to take out your weapon.  Now shoot Steve Johnson.

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OK.Thank you. I know. OK.

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There we go. How’s Steve? Well, you heard Xander.  He’s going to be fine. You know, I remember the day that–  that we learned that-that Victor’s body was found.  You were here with me then too. Oh, Maggie, just like you’re always here for us. I feel like I’ve lost him all over again.  [stifled sob]  Oh, God.  I–I tried.  I really tried to do the right thing. You did do the right thing.  Maggie, you stood up to that man.  You were brave.  Victor would be very proud of you. I miss him.  I miss him so much.Oh. We all do. Oh, honey, please, please, please.  [shushing]  Just close your eyes.  Try to get some sleep.  Just relax.  [shushing]  [sober music]

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[sighs]

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Justin, poor woman.

My God, what didn’t that crazed man do  to try to destroy our family? [sighs]  At least it’s all out in the open now. Is it? Why? What do you mean?

Konstantin obviously had an accomplice  when he kidnapped little Victoria.

That kind of slipped my mind.

And it had to be someone on his payroll.

Yeah, but wouldn’t things be safe  now that Konstantin might be behind bars?  I mean, if I were the accomplice,  I’d be on the fastest boat to Panama right now. Yeah, probably is. Oh, Justin. [sighs]  I can’t imagine how difficult this has been for you.

Certainly has been disorienting- and not just, you know, the horrific events of today.  I mean, my whole world has just been turned upside down  since the day Victor died. I know, baby. It’s still so hard to absorb that he fathered  a child with Angelica  and neither one of them said anything to me.

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He wasn’t the man I thought he was,  and neither am I.

What? Of course you’re the same man.  You–Justin, you are the same wonderful man. Alex is not my son,  and my relationship with him will never be the same.  My relationship with Uncle Vic has changed, too,  and obviously I can’t do anything about that. Well, you still have time with Alex.  Justin, he is your son.  He is your son in every way that counts,  and you know that.

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I know he’s the son I raised, the son I love.  Nothing will ever change that–  not in my mind, not in my heart.

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But how he sees me now…

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Our future has changed…  forever.

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[tense music] OK.  I am not going to say it again.  Drop that gun.  Put it on the ground and kick it over here,  or I will shoot.  And at this range, she is dead.

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I don’t have a clean shot. We can’t chance it. Drop it!

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Don’t drop it. Xander, what are you doing? Give it to me.  You’re dealing with me now. For the last time,  put that gun down. Just do what he says, Xander. Or, what, he’ll kill Theresa? Yeah, you heard him. I don’t care.  This man killed Victor.  He tried to kill Maggie.  He kidnapped my child.  And you’re worried about some collateral damage?  Who helped you that day with Victoria? [gasps]

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Talk.

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I will tell you who my accomplice is  but only–oh!  [grunting] Let her go.Little bitch!  Bitch, you’ve been a thorn in my side  ever since I came to this town!  You bitch! I’m gonna kill you.  Kill you. [gunshot] [gasps]  [panting]

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[dramatic music] I pray Steve’s going to be OK. Oh, God, me too.  I mean, Konstantin was determined  to make sure that both he and John bit the big one. Not to mention the fact that he was planning  to kill Maggie after the wedding.

Poor woman.  I can only imagine how hurt she must be.  I mean, first she loses her husband,  and then that con man just waltzes in here  and not only takes advantage of her  but plans to murder her to steal her inheritance? I’m sure it’s gonna be a while  before she can recover from all this. Yeah, well, we’re gonna help her.  We’re gonna make sure she knows how much she is loved  and how much she is respected.  You know…  maybe I can fix her up with my dentist.  I mean, he’s a widower,  and he’s very smart, very sweet, very cute. Bonnie, Bonnie,  I don’t think Maggie’s in any condition  to be fixed up with anybody right now.  She’s a little fragile.  I think she needs some time to recover  from the shock of all this…

Yeah, yeah.

Like I said.

I get it. OK.  You’re probably right.  Speaking of shock, crazy how Konstantin  was trying to brainwash John with that creepy card.  Dude, it was so sci-fi.  [both laugh]Right?  I mean, thank God John and Marlena  figured out what the bastard was up to  and Marlena was able to help him  fight the mind control.

I’m telling you, that woman is a miracle worker.

Yeah, she is indeed.

[sighs, chuckles]  What could be going on?  Shouldn’t we have heard something  about Konstantin by now? I’m sure we’ll hear something soon.  I just pray everyone’s OK.

[scoffs] Everyone except Konstantin.  Maybe we should go check.  I mean, she’s sleeping. Yeah, Maggie will probably want to know what’s going on  when she wakes up.

Exactly.  Come on, let’s go find out… Let’s go.What’s happening.

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[tense music]

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What is that warning about Greeks bearing gifts?

[laughs] I assure you, this is no Trojan horse.  Please, open it.

Thank you.

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Oh, my goodness.  A photo album. It belonged to my parents. Oh.  It’s beautiful.  [gasps] All these pictures.  Oh.  Is that Victor?

It most certainly is.

[laughs] Oh.  I’ve never seen a photo of him at this age.  He was so young and handsome.  [chuckles] There are many pictures of him in there.  Our families were very close. Mm.  He had such style.  [laughs]  And that twinkle in his eye.  I want to thank you for letting me see this.  I appreciate it. It is yours to keep.  I hope it brings you comfort for days and years to come. It’s such a special gift.  How can I ever repay you? Do you know Victor loaned me money  when I started my restaurant? I didn’t know that. And when I tried to repay him,  he wouldn’t accept a penny.  He wouldn’t even take the free meals I offered  when he visited.  So let’s consider it even.  Besides, I would consider your smile  payment enough.

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[dramatic music]

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Is he dead?

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His pulse is thready, but it’s still there.

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You–you think this is over.  [laughs]  But you are all so stupid.

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There is still an enemy in your midst.  [exhales sharply]

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An enemy?  Who’s he talking about?

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He’s gone.

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Thank God.  It’s over.

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[intriguing music] John, can you–can you help me elevate Steve’s legs?

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John?  What are you doing? Now shoot Steve Johnson,  and turn the gun on yourself. Almost there.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[dramatic music]

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[groans] Mm. Hey.

Morning.

Whoa, whoa.

Yeah…whoa.

So against my better judgment, this happened, didn’t it?

Mm-hmm.

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Any regrets?

Surprisingly, no.

Me neither.

What about Alex?

Well…[chuckles]

Mm-hmm?

This will show him. [laughs]

This will sh– this will show him? Is that what this was about, so you could show him?

What?

You serious?

Yeah.

Wow.

We talked– we talked about this. Last night, we talked about how Alex doesn’t want to be exclusive and he doesn’t want a commitment with me…

Right.

And he’s still fooling around with Kristen.

Yeah, no, I remember talking about all that. I do.

And we also talked about our connection.

Oh, yeah.

Our connection, Brady, yours and mine. Remember? And how we have this chemistry that’s… Been there for a really long time? I know you feel the same.

[sighs] You know what I feel right now? I feel used.

What?

I feel used.

Come on, don’t go all emo on me now, Brady.

Emo, what– [knock at door]

Theresa, you in there? [intriguing music]

Yeah, I am. Come on in.

Hey, I was wondering if we could…

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Talk.

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So since this wedding was scheduled for lunchtime, I assume there will be some sort of buffet?

Not sure.

Hmm, any chance the groom was involved in the catering?

I don’t think so.

Shame, could really go for some of that hot, flaming Greek cheese.

Saganaki?

Excuse me?

That’s what it’s called, the cheese dish. And as much as I’d like to go over the menu for the reception, I’m a little busy helping Maggie with an important favor– the wedding. [dramatic music]

What sort of favor?

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Oh, Maggie, if that isn’t bridal hair, I don’t know what it is. Did I not tell you that Jean-Kevin was a miracle worker?

You did, about times. [laughter]

Oh, Maggie, you’re gonna make a beautiful bride.

Oh, oh, thank you, Bonnie. Thank you. Oh.

Bonnie, we really, really appreciate you treating us to a day at the salon, but… you know that this is just a marriage of convenience, right? Mom’s only marrying Konstantin so he can stay in the country. So you don’t have to make a huge deal of it.

Well, can I help it if I’m a hopeless romantic? I mean, weddings, even if I know they’re a big mistake and that they’re never gonna work out, they always make me cry. [chuckles]

Oh, wait a minute. Well, you know what? I got to go.

What? No, no, no.

Got to go.

We got to pick up the bridal cape.

Well, I’m sure the two of you can do it for me.

No.

OK?

Wait, but–

Thank you.

You sure–

Bye.

Bye. Bye?

What the hell?

Talk about a runaway bride. [chuckles, sighs]

I appreciate the update, Ava.

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Yeah, we’ll all sleep a lot better knowing that Weston is locked up again. Uh-huh. Well, keep me posted. All right. [phone rings] Hey, buddy.

Hey, partner.

Are you on your way to the non-wedding?

Yeah, I am, but the groom asked to meet with me first.

Where are you?

I’m on the Kiriakis grounds out by the mausoleum.

Did he give you any idea why he wants to see you?

Nope, he did not, but I’m sure it has to do with his next move, which involves The Pawn. I’ll let you know as soon as I find out the details.

All right.

Oh, there you are. So why did you want to meet?

To show you this. [tense music]

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First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your success on stealing back that prenup Maggie asked me to sign. And now I have a very… important job for you to do.

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

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[intriguing music]

So what’s this favor Maggie asked?

She asked me to officiate at her wedding.

And you agreed?

Of course.

Why the hell would you do that, Justin?

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You can’t honestly tell me that you are in favor of this marriage.

We both know that this is a marriage in name only. Maggie is only trying to help Konstantin stay in the country.

That’s all the more reason not to do this, Justin. The man’s scum. I mean, he swooped in on Maggie when she was vulnerable, when she was still in the throes of grieving Uncle Victor. And now he’s, what, tricking her into marriage?

Maggie knows how to take care of herself. Now, look, I wrote the prenup myself, OK? It is ironclad. So no matter whatever happens today, nothing will change on that front. Konstantin will not get one dime of Maggie’s money.

Do you think a piece of paper is gonna stop this guy? In the short time he’s been in Salem, he’s– he’s managed to worm his way into Uncle Victor’s house, and now he’s talked Maggie into becoming his wife. I mean, I’m damn sure he’s got a bunch of other tricks up his sleeve. [tense music]

And what do you want me to do with this?

It is an easy task. I need you to kill my wife.

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Wow, Maggie. Did you run all the way over here?

I couldn’t wait to tell you. Everything is all set.

So you’ve initiated the transfer of funds from the Titan account?

I have indeed.

So the trap is set. [intriguing music] Are you sure you’re up for this, Maggie?

Yes, I’m–I’m sure. That man has lied to me from the moment he stepped foot into my house, thinking he could take my money. Now he’s the one that’s gonna pay.

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Mm.

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This can wait. I’ll come back later.

No, no, don’t. Just give me minutes. Well, actually, I don’t know. I might actually need an hour.

Yeah, you know what? Actually– actually, there’s somewhere that I’d rather be– anywhere else, actually. [dramatic music]

[clears throat] [inhales sharply] So…

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What’d you– what’d you want to talk about?

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Here. Listen.

Oh, thank you.

I know that this is not a fairy-tale wedding for Maggie and Konstantin, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy all the bells and whistles, you know.

I suppose.

Oh, please, come on, the wedding. I mean, the flowers, the music, the vows, it’s all so beautiful. And, honey, you are next. This is gonna be a whole new beginning for you and Xander and this little angel there. [light music]

And speaking of my wedding…

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I would love it if you came. I know that you and Xander don’t have the greatest history, but–

No, no, just don’t– not another word. Really, that’s all forgotten. And honestly, I was– I was secretly rooting for you guys ever since I saw you in Chicago with that baby bump. Oh!

Yes, yeah, when you– you tried to convince me to tell Xander that Victoria was actually his.

I tried very hard, and you wouldn’t listen. But, honey, the truth came out, and now you three– Xander, you, and the baby– can be as one as a family. And I’ll tell you something. I would be honored to be there the day you make it legal.

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That would really mean a lot to us. It really would. [chuckles]

Oh, honey. Who else is on the guest list?

We’re just gonna keep it small, I think, just family, which I– I hope includes Xander’s mom.

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This wedding cannot happen, mate.

It’s not up to us, Xander. Maggie has made up her mind.

Then change yours. Just tell her that you decided you can’t officiate. If there’s no one here to marry them–

I’m not going to do that. This is what Maggie wants, and I am not going to disappoint her. [footsteps tapping]

Is there coffee?

Yeah, there’s coffee. What are you doing here?

I’m here for the wedding, Xander. I assume that’s why you’re here too. By the way, why the hell does everyone have to get married in this house?

Someone’s in a mood.

You know, it’s like it’s the great white little chapel of Salem or something.

I’m guessing it has something to do with Theresa. Am I right? [intriguing music]

So talk to me. What’s up?

Maybe we should talk some other time.

No, no. Come on! You’re not upset ’cause you found me in bed with Brady, are you? Hmm? ‘Cause you were doing that with Kristen.

No, actually, I’m not seeing Kristen anymore.

What? Really? What, did she– she broke it off?

No, she just made me see what I really wanted.

And what’s that?

To be with you– only with you.

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Come on. You’re just teasing.

I’m not teasing you. I’m dead serious. In fact, I am kind of crazy about you.

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Really?

Really.

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Then why did you keep pushing me away and just keeping me at arm’s length?

I don’t know, but Kristen was asking me that same question. I don’t really have an answer for it. But maybe I do.

What? Tell me, please.

I just have this feeling that you’re–

What? That I’m what?

You’re keeping something from me.

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You want me to kill your wife?

After the wedding. As soon as my bride-to-be and I have been pronounced man and wife, you are to lead her outside and make certain that death doth us do part. [tense music]

After the wedding?

See, I will be a groom and a widower on the same day, and I will only have Maggie’s millions to console me.

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So you are clear, Pawn, on what you are to do?

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I’m clear.

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Hmm. Xander has a mom, huh? I mean, it makes sense. I mean, it’s not like he was spawned from a set of bagpipes, right? [laughter]

Nope, nope. He–[chuckles] He definitely came into the world like we all do.

Well, so what did he say she’s like?

Not much, honestly. [clears throat] That she’s a– she’s an alcoholic, a very difficult woman, and she and Xander don’t get along at all.

And he wants her at your wedding?

Well– well, no, no, not technically. It was my idea. I just–he reluctantly agreed to it, but I don’t know. I think it would be nice to have her in our lives and, you know, for Victoria to get to know her other grandmother. And who knows? Maybe my mom could help her with her addiction.

Hmm. Mm.

Hmm.

Mm.

Mm.

Sounds like you had to twist your groom’s big, strong arm.

Wait, no. Xander needed a little bit of persuading, just, like, a little bit. Nothing–OK.

Mm-hmm.

He just wants to do what’s best for our daughter. So he– he gave me her phone number. [light music]

What did she say when you called?

Well, I haven’t– I haven’t yet. I– I don’t know. I’m quite–I’m– I’m quite nervous about it.

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What do I say? Like, hi, I’m Sarah Horton. I’m your son Xander’s fiancée– oh, and also the mother of your grandchild. You know, like, what if she– what if she’s very cold and distant? Or worse, what if she blows up at me? I mean, Xander said that she’s quite a tough woman.

Hmm.

[sighs]

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I’ll tell you one thing– just some old advice. I’m not scared about it.

Bonnie.

No!

Don’t you–Bonnie, stop it.

No, shh, it’s ringing.

I really should be the one that’s calling.

Shh. [line rings]

Well, don’t keep us in suspense. What did Theresa do this time?

I’m gonna get ready for the wedding.

Wish I could tell him not to bother.

Xander, can you try and be just a bit positive about this?

Positive? What is there to be positive about, Justin? Maggie falling victim to the manipulations of a two-bit Zorba? She deserves so much better.

Gentlemen, what a lovely day for a wedding, is it not? Has anyone seen my lovely bride?

Your lovely bride whom you’ve been conning since the moment you first laid eyes on her? That lovely bride?

Maggie and I are very excited about our upcoming nuptials.

If Maggie is excited, it’s because you’ve brainwashed her into thinking you care about her. Everyone else can see right through you, mate, with the possible exception of your lovely bride. Isn’t that right, Justin? You want to jump in here?

Xander–

Jump in and say what? Do you think I care about what any of you think of me, huh?

Well, you’re gonna hear it anyway.

[scoffs] You’re not fit to dust her figurines, Meleounis. And you sure as hell are a big step down from my Uncle Victor.

Oh, you think I’m not as good as Victor Kiriakis?

Not even close.

You know, Xander, you are like a blind man in a cavern, huh? You don’t realize how in the dark you are. [tense music]

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Hey, buddy.

Hey.

Just in time for our toast.

Yeah? What are we– what are we drinking to?

To exposing Konstantin for the fraud that he is.

Well, now, I will drink to that. [laughter] So I’m assuming that the two of you have got some news.

Yes, we do. We have that snake right where we want him.

Now we can expose him and have him arrested before the wedding actually takes place.

Oh, I’m glad to hear that, because that snake just summoned me to the mausoleum on the Kiriakis grounds, and he ordered The Pawn to kill Maggie as soon as she became his bride.

Oh, God.

Yeah, I know. I’m sorry, Maggie, but this really doesn’t come as a shock to any of us, does it?

No, no, it’s not a shock. It’s just that there was a part of me that was hoping that– that he wasn’t capable of doing something so awful.

Hmm, well, I taped our conversation, but I don’t know if there’s gonna be enough to use against him, so I’m thinking we just need to continue on with our plan here. Now, you’re gonna be safe. Doc has successfully deprogrammed me. Besides, we’re not gonna let you anywhere near that guy, not for a second.

No. That son of a bitch will never see it coming when we lower the boom.

OK, I’ll drink to that. [glasses clink]

I don’t understand. Why would I be keeping something from you?

[scoffs] I don’t know, Theresa. It’s just a feeling I have.

And this feeling is what? It’s just people talking around town, telling you that I’m a liar and a schemer?

I don’t think of you like that at all. In fact, I’m not influenced by what anybody would say about you or anybody else, for that matter. I’m sorry if it sounds like I don’t trust you.

Well, it does feel that way.

Mm.

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I swear, I’m not keeping anything from you.

OK. OK, I believe you.

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What about Brady?

What about Brady?

Well, obviously something just went down when I walked in here, so…

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Maybe it’s not my place to ask, but… are you gonna keep seeing him?

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Why don’t you just mind your own business and worry about your own wedding?

No, no, no, but your wedding is my business, my dear, because after you become Alexander’s wife, you will generously share Victor’s fortune with me.

Yeah, thanks to the devil’s bargain I was stupid enough to make with you.

It was your idea to make it look like Alex’s name was on the letter instead of Xander’s, huh?

No, no. [chuckles] No, I was just doing that to upset you because I wanted to get back at you for what you were doing with Kristen.

Ah. Yeah. It worked. Obviously it upset me to see the two of you together… like that.

I’m sorry.

[scoffs] There’s no need to be. I was an idiot for getting involved with Kristen the way I did, and… I understand why you would try and get back at me.

Thank you. I’m really glad you understand.

Mm.

[clears throat] And… now for some more honesty, if you’re ready for it.

Definitely.

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Alex… I want to be with you too– only you.

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OK. Well, now that we have both admitted how each of us feel…

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Yes?

Do you think maybe, you know, this would be a commitment that we make to each other? I don’t know, is “commitment” too strong of a word?

No, I think it works.

OK, good. Me too. Now that that’s established, will you do the honor of joining me as my date and the woman to whom I’m committed to Maggie’s wedding?

I would love that. [chuckles]

Good.

Just give me a bit to get ready?

Yeah. I’ll see you downstairs.

Mm-hmm. Brush your teeth.

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[sighs]

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[breathes deeply]

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Do you want to be the Kiriakis heiress? This is what you have to do.

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[knock at door]

Hi. I saw Alex leave, so I figured it’d be OK to come in.

Yeah, sure.

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So was he upset to find out that you don’t want to be exclusive with him?

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Actually… I do want that.

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Wow, I mean, that was one hell of a , Theresa.

Yeah, well… [dramatic music] I thought about it a bit more, and… open relationship’s just not my thing. Like you pointed out, I’m not really good at sharing, so I hope you understand.

Sure, sure. But didn’t– [chuckles] Didn’t you tell me that Alex was seeing Kristen?

No, that’s over.

Oh, that’s–wow. That was quick, right? Predictable, I guess.

Yeah, well, they’re not really a match made in heaven.

No, no. To put it mildly, no. But I guess that means that this– I mean, you and I are, I mean– it’s over? Not that it–[chuckles] Not that it even began, because of what happened. It’s just, we weren’t thinking clearly, right? I mean, hey, I know I wasn’t thinking clearly. And it shouldn’t– I mean, come on, it shouldn’t have happened. It shouldn’t have happened. It did, but it shouldn’t have. I blame myself. Oops, I succumbed to your charms.

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We both succumbed– both of us, Brady.

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Look, like you said, I think– I think it’s best that we just keep things simple, for Tate’s sake.

Yeah, I recall saying that.

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So are we cool or–

Yeah. Yeah, we’re cool. Now that you’ve used me to get exactly what you want, we’re cool.

Brady. Brady, don’t–

No, hey, I blame myself. I told you. I told you I blame myself for making the same mistake that I swore I’d never make again!

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I’m sorry. I’ll see you at the wedding, OK?

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Oh. [sighs] It’s OK. Just keep your eye on the prize, girl. Just keep your eye on the prize. You had no choice. You had to let him go. You had no choice.

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Hello. This is Bonnie Kiriakis, and I’m– Oh.

What?

Voicemail, one of those computer-generated voices. I have to wait for the beep. Oh, there–hello. Yes, this is Bonnie Kiriakis, and I’m actually married to your son’s first cousin Justin, which makes us– I’m not sure what that makes us but–

Just give it to me.

Oh, OK.

Hi. Hi. Sorry. [chuckles] Sorry. That was my–my friend. She was helping me get– well…[sighs] I was– well, I was…[chuckles] Just quite nervous about calling you. Hi. Sorry. My name is Sarah Horton. I–I’m engaged to your son Xander, and also, I’m the mother of… your grandchild, who’s just a beautiful little girl named Victoria whom we’d love for you to meet here in Salem. Well, Xander and I are getting married soon, and we would– we would really love it if you came to the wedding. OK.

Oh. Oh, no, don’t, don’t, don’t. [inhales deeply] Breathe. [tense music]

What do you mean I’m in the dark?

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What the hell is it you think I don’t know?

That Victor detested you, his own flesh and blood, and he treated you like dirt.

You shut the hell up about my uncle.

He thought of you as nothing more than as a glorified gardener.

That is not true.

Really? Then why didn’t he even mention you in his will, huh? Huh? Why are you defending a man who thought you so– so worthless that he didn’t even leave you a single penny?

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[light string music]

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Hey, buddy.

Dad, Steve, didn’t I– didn’t I see you arriving with Maggie outside?

Yeah, actually, we ran into her when she was making sure everything was set up for the big event.

So we gave her a ride home. [chuckles]

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Hey, Xander. Xander. Ooh, ooh. [chuckles] Hello. Anybody home? [chuckles]

Oh, Bonnie, hey.

Hey, hey. You were deep in thought. Everything OK?

Yeah, everything’s fine. Where’s Sarah? I know you were together at the salon all morning.

Oh, yeah, yeah, we were, and we were on our way over here, but her phone rang, and it was the hospital, and there was some sort of emergency, so she had to rush over there. Life of a doctor, right? [chuckles]

Always on call.

Yeah, on her mother’s wedding day too. So sad. But she wanted me to tell you that she would be here as soon as she possibly could. And she asked me to bring little Victoria, which, of course, I did. But she was sound asleep, so I put her in the porta-crib.

Thanks, Bonnie.

No problem. And I don’t think Sarah would mind me telling you this, but… we called your mother. [chuckles]

Did you speak to her?

Ugh, no such luck. I actually called because Sarah, she didn’t have the nerve to take the plunge, and got her voicemail. And I was leaving a message, and I was rambling on, as I usually do. So Sarah grabbed the phone, and she left the sweetest message. She told your mother that she would hope that she would attend your wedding.

I see.

[clears throat] Sarah also mentioned that you and your mother don’t exactly get along, that, well, she’s a bit of a boozer and kind of difficult. And I know it’s none of my business, but just for my two cents’ worth, I agree with Sarah. I think your daughter deserves to spend some time with her other grandmother.

Yeah, well, we’ll see if my mum actually calls back.

Well, I know Sarah’s hoping she will, but I’m guessing you’re hoping otherwise?

Sarah thinks it’s very important for my mum to be at our wedding, so… I’m not standing in the way. But if it were up to me, I’d be fine if I never saw that woman again. [tense music] [light string music]

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OK, can we please take a seat and get started here?

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You think Konstantin is ready for what we have planned?

Well, he has shown us his Pawn card, and he has no idea that we’ve already stacked the deck against him.

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Family and friends, thank you for coming. We are gathered here today to unite this couple in marriage. So without further ado, do you, Margaret Horton Kiriakis, take this man, Konstantin Meleounis, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, till death do you part?

I do.

And do you, Konstantin Meleounis, take this woman, Margaret Horton Kiriakis, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, until death do you part?

I do.

May I have the rings? [phone beeps]

Really?

I’m so sorry. I must have forgotten to silence it. Oh, wait. This isn’t right. [tense music]

Justin, what is it? Is everything OK?

Perhaps you could finish this after you marry us.

No, I just received an alert from one of Titan’s accountants. Apparently a large sum of money is missing from Victor’s charitable trust.

[gasps] Well, how is that possible?

There were several withdrawals made these past few days.

Do you know anything about this?

Of course not.

But, Konstantin, don’t you have to authorize every transaction?

Yes, he does. Konstantin, you had to know that this money was being moved.

But I didn’t.

Good God, man. It’s not enough for you to crawl out from under some rock and slime your way into my uncle’s house? You had to steal his money too?

Maggie, are you sure there isn’t anyone else who could have authorized these withdrawals?

I’m sure. I just–I don’t understand.

I’ll call the police. Maybe they can help get us some answers.

The police? I swear, I had nothing to do with this. I am being framed.

Framed? By who?

By this man.

Me?

You have made no secret of hating me.

Now, that’s true, but I don’t work at Titan anymore. I couldn’t have done this.

It was someone. [panting] It was him, Mr. Johnson.

Really? You’re blaming me now?

Why not? You had no qualms about hurting me. You and John killed my daughter! Maggie, you’ve got to believe me. I did not do this. You know what kind of man I am.

Well, apparently I was wrong about that, because the evidence is very clear. You embezzled funds from my family’s company, and you’re going to prison for it.

Oh, my–

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Oh, my God! You are in on this too, aren’t you? And you as well!

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I see. You are all conspiring against me. Well, you will all pay for it. Pawn! I command you to take out your weapon.

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[gasps] Oh!

Now shoot Steve Johnson, and turn the gun on yourself.

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They deserve it for killing my daughter!

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Shoot! Shoot, Pawn! Kill them! Kill them all!

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I’m not your Pawn anymore, and the only person I’m gonna kill is you if you do anything stupid. And you should know that if I killed Maggie as you just ordered me, you still would have wound up with nothing because the original prenup…

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Is right here.

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[sighs]

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You weren’t expecting to see this ever again, were you?

Maggie, I can explain.

No, don’t even try. I don’t want to hear another lie out of your lying mouth. [tense music] You came into my home when I was grieving the man that I love. What, you thought you’d take advantage of that grief? You knew I needed someone to lean on, someone who understood how I felt about my husband. So you pretended to be his friend…

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To know him like I did, to love him like I did. And, what, you hoped that I would fall for you?

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You let me cry on your shoulder. You pretended to be my protector when my beautiful baby granddaughter was taken.

The kidnapping– you arranged that too, didn’t you?

That’s absurd.

I’ll be damned. You had Xander and Sarah’s baby kidnapped so Maggie would continue to let you live in her home, away from all those phantom Greek enemies who were after you.

You sick bastard. You’d better hope–

Xander.

You’d better hope the cops get here before I kill you.

Dear God, that hooded person that took Victoria, that wasn’t one of your Greek enemies. That was your accomplice.

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Who the hell was it, Konstantin?

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What does it matter who it was? He’s already admitted responsibility for the crime.

You’re all a bunch of damn hypocrites! We all know that Victor was no saint, huh? He didn’t give a damn that my little girl was killed because of his need to punish me, huh? Well, I may not have got my revenge on you, but I did get my revenge on your dearly beloved late husband.

What are you saying?

It was me who was responsible for his death. I am the one who sabotaged his plane, sent him to a watery grave.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I can’t believe it, Julie. The house is all brand new, and yet–I don’t know. You made it still seem like the same Horton family home.

Well, that was my inspiration. Of course, I had a lot of good ideas from the workmen. They gave me a lot of wonderful support.

Oh, come on. It was all you. This is beautiful.

Well, it’s a tribute to my grandparents, really.

Yeah, well, I know you did that. And what about any luck opening their time capsule?

I wish. I have absolutely no idea where the key is.

Okay, well, then maybe the both of us can brainstorm over dinner and try to figure it out.

It’ll be a challenge, I warn you. Maggie… there’s something else I need to talk to you about.

Okay, what is it?

Well, you know when you told me you were going to marry Konstantin, I supported you because I respect you and I respected your decision?

Yeah, you did.

Well, since then, I’ve given it a lot more thought. And I think it is a mistake. I think it’s a terrible mistake, Maggie. Do not marry that man. [mysterious music] [ominous music]

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Oh. Uh, sorry. I didn’t think anyone was in here.

I was just having a drink. I may have despised the man, but Victor did keep a well-stocked bar. [chuckles]

Cool. Okay, you enjoy.

No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait, wait. Before you go, I would like to have, um, a word with you. And now that you are safely ensconced in the Kiriakis mansion, I would like to know your plan for getting the Kiriakis heir up the aisle.

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[laughs] Wow. I thought you had to work late tonight.

I did. I just couldn’t wait to come over here and do this. [both moan] Mm. You know, I spent all day going over all the minutia for a potential merger with some of Titan’s subsidiaries. I just couldn’t stop thinking about this merger.

Ah, you know what, Alex?

Hmm? What?

We, uh, merged twice this morning.

I know, but that was hours ago. I can’t help it if I have a crazy sweet tooth. And with you, I’m like a kid in a candy store.

[laughs] All right, I’m afraid, kid, that this candy store…

Yeah.

Yeah, it’s closed.

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[screams]

Come on, Chad. Just think this through.

I have been thinking this through for a very long time. After what you said about my wife, I will absolutely end you right here, right now. You will never have the chance to put another family through the pain you put us through.

Chad, no!

An eye for an eye and the whole world goes blind.

Oh, and now you’re scared? Tell me something. How do you think Abigail felt?

I wouldn’t know.

What do you–what do you mean, you wouldn’t know?

I wouldn’t know, because I didn’t kill her. Abigail is still alive. [suspenseful music]

What did you say?

Do you need me to speak more clearly? Your dearly departed wife is actually alive and well here in the land of the living.

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

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Did you hear what I said? Abigail is alive. So why don’t you put that gun down?

No! No, you are lying. You are lying. You would say anything to stop me from putting this bullet between your beady little eyes.

Chad, you don’t want to do this.

No, this is exactly what I want to do.

Just give me a gun. We’ll take this son of a–

I need him to say it!

Say what?

The truth. That you murdered my wife in cold blood to stop her from exposing the drug operation. I need you to look me in the eyes and I need you to say it, or I will end you.

Go ahead and kill me if you want. If you do, you’ll spend the rest of your life wondering why you blew the only chance you’ll ever have of getting the love of your life back.

Julie, I appreciate your concern about my marriage to Konstantin. But, you know, it’s just one out of convenience. As I explained it to you. I mean, his visa is expiring. Then this way, he can stay in the country.

Yes. Yes, you explained it to me. The reason I’ve changed my mind is because of the story he told you. Oh, how years ago, Victor sent Steve and John off to Greece on some sort of a mission. And unfortunately, on that mission, Konstantin’s daughter was killed.

So why would that make me want to not marry him?

Well, isn’t it obvious? He must have hated Victor’s guts. You don’t get over something like that, the death of your only child.

No, it was a terrible tragedy, of course. And Konstantin is not over his daughter’s death. He’ll never be over it. But he found in his heart a way to be forgiving.

Oh, how lovely. I don’t believe it. I think he just showed up on your doorstep with an ulterior motive and all this gushing about how he was buddy-buddy with Victor is so much balderdash.

Oh, come on. What ulterior motive would he have had?

Well, you’re not gonna like the sound of it. I think he came to Salem, wormed his way into your house and into your heart to get revenge on an old enemy. And I’m afraid he’s gonna use you to do it.

Why don’t you just mind your own business and worry about your own wedding?

No, no, no. But your wedding is my business, my dear. Because after you become Alexander’s wife, you will generously share Victor’s fortune with me.

Thanks to the devil’s bargain I was stupid enough to make with you.

It was your idea to make it look like Alex’s name was on the letter instead of Xander’s, huh? But we all know that ideas are a dime a dozen. Execution is where the rubber hits the road.

Oh, wow, my aren’t you the Greek philosopher?

Despite your tedious sarcasm, I would expect you would show me some gratitude given the fact that I was the one that found the forger to alter Victor’s letter.

Well, doesn’t exactly seem to be paying off, does it?

Which is why you need to get hitched sooner rather than later. Otherwise, there was no point to divert the true heir’s money. [tense music]

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I thought the candy store was open /.

Mm, well, I am changing the hours.

Is this about Theresa? Because she knows all about us. I actually just left a session with Dr. Evans, and she got me to realize that I need to be open and honest.

Oh, yes. I’m not much of a fan of Marlena’s. Um, but that is really good advice, which I am going to take as well.

Good. So you’re gonna be honest with yourself about wanting me right now.

No. [laughs] No, what I’m gonna be honest with you about is that as fun and as energetic as you are, Alex, I’m just not that into you.

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Julie, I can see why you would think Konstantin is out for revenge.

Well, why don’t you think it?

Well, because Konstantin and I, we’ve discussed this. He and Victor made amends.

Amends? Amends is something you make when you’ve broken your friend’s favorite china plate. Mediterranean man of a certain age does not make amends with the person who is responsible for the death of his child.

Julie, I’m sorry you feel that way.

I just don’t understand how you can fall for such a tall tale. I mean, you’re too smart to be so gullible. And something’s off. [unsettling music]

Julie, please. Can I ask you to just trust me that I know what I’m doing?

There’s a plan? Okay. Okay. There’s a plan. So tell me all about it. [sighs] You asked me to trust you and now you don’t trust me?

I think the less you know, the better.

Well, you know I’ll never go for that.

Well, how’s Chad and the kids? Are they gonna be joining us for dinner?

No. No, actually, Chad is out of town.

On business?

No, he– [sighs] He’s trying to track down Clyde Weston.

Clyde? Why?

He has come to believe that the killing of Abigail was a premeditated act.

You think I murdered Abigail? But if I didn’t, you’d be murdering an innocent man.

You? Innocent?

You don’t believe me, go ahead and shoot. But I don’t think you will. Last time you had the chance, you wussed out.

Shut up, Clyde, or I’ll shoot you myself. Chad, you got two kids. Abigail would want you to be there for them. You pull that trigger and that’s not gonna happen. You’ve lost so much already. Do not let this guy take anything else from you.

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I’m gonna let you live because I need to– I need to find out how Abigail could possibly be alive. And where she is.

We’ll take him in and we’ll get you some answers. [tense music]

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You two wanna tell me what you were talking about just now?

Oh, Konstantin was just telling me about all the virtues of Victor’s liquor inventory.

[laughs] Oh. Really? That’s funny, ’cause I swear I heard somebody say something about diverting the true heir’s funds?

Oh, no.

Or his money?

That–that–that was me, because I misspoke, Brady. I meant to divide to the true heirs their money.

Oh.

My English sometimes, it’s–

It’s the Greek, you know? And we were just saying how Victor’s kind of screwed everybody out of the inheritance. You know, now that the will is going through probate, she’s gonna be able– Maggie will be able to share–

Yeah, she’s going to share because she is so generous. And we are all so lucky to have Maggie in our lives.

Mm-hmm.

True. both: I don’t like that guy.

I know, right? I feel like he doesn’t care what anyone thinks about him.

No, he doesn’t. Besides Maggie.

Yeah.

[sighs] So you have plans with Alex tonight?

[scoffs] Nope.

Oh. Trouble in paradise?

Well, if you have to know, he intends to keep seeing Kristen. So that means that we’re in an open relationship. [stirring music]

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Where is this coming from? I thought we had a good thing going.

Oh, we did. Did. And let me just save the blow to your ego by confirming that what we had was really wonderful, especially the physical part.

Well, then what’s the problem?

[laughs] Well, I thought I would be happy being friends with benefits.

But something changed your mind?

Mm. Mm-hmm. I spoke to my brother earlier, Stefan. And I realized that casual sex has and can have some serious consequences.

What kind of serious consequences? Because it seems pretty harmless to me. We’ve been completely honest with each other, right? So I don’t see the downside to continuing this little arrangement.

Maybe that’s because you’re in denial.

Denial of what?

Hmm, that you have feelings for Theresa, that you are in love with her.

Come on. I’m in love with Theresa?

No, you come on. Have you forgotten why we started this in the first place? It was to make Theresa and Brady jealous.

That’s right, and then it became something else.

Mm. Or maybe not. Last night, you were, oh, you were talking in your sleep about Theresa.

No, I– I was not.

Yes, you actually were talking to Theresa.

What did I say?

Oh, some very romantic things. Yeah, along the lines of, um, “I love you. I want you in my heart. And I want you to be with me, forever.”

I said that in my sleep?

Yeah. Yeah. And you know what? Since we’re being open and honest, I think you need to be honest with yourself about the woman that you’re whispering sweet nothings to in your dreams.

But we got a good thing going. It’s nice. It’s fun.

Mm-hmm. And now it’s over. Because I am in love with Brady. And, Alex, the only reason that you wanted candy from me is to distract you from being sweet on Theresa.

Yeah, I knew there was something going on with Alex and Kristen, but I didn’t think it was anything serious at all.

Oh, yeah. I’m sure it’s not. I’m sure it’s just a fling or whatever.

It’s obviously bothering you a little bit, huh?

No. I’m cool with it.

No, you’re not.

Yes, I am.

No, you’re not. I know you’re not cool with it, because you don’t like sharing. That I know about you. You probably want Alex all to yourself. Yes or no?

Okay, yeah, it’s not really great for my ego that I feel like I’m not enough for him. Or for any man, for that matter. Yes, you’re right. I don’t like sharing.

Have you told him that?

No, I’m not gonna tell him that, Brady. I’ve got more pride than that. I’m not gonna pressure anyone to be with me.

Are you sure about that one?

Okay, yes, I… I know I’ve done that with you. In the past. But I’m breaking my pattern now since that hasn’t really served me well.

How mature.

Yes. Yes, it is very mature. And you know what? [sighs] Alex wants to keep seeing Kristen, then why do I have to feel guilty if I want to be with another man?

You definitely don’t have to.

Yeah. If he doesn’t intend to be exclusive, then why should I? [stirring music]

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Dear God. So Chad went after Clyde?

Could not be stopped, evidently.

You know, I can understand his need for revenge. But doesn’t he realize what a dangerous man that he is?

How can you say that and not realize how dangerous it is for you to be marrying Konstantin when he must have loathed Victor?

Julie, I told you that I–

Yeah, you got a plan. Won’t tell me what the plan is. Well, maybe I’ve got a plan too. Maybe it’s a better plan. Here’s my plan. You don’t marry Konstantin. You call off the wedding before it’s too late.

And why would she do that? [sinister music]

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You know, this really is terrible.

Then why do you keep eating it?

‘Cause I can’t help myself. I stress eat.

Ah.

And because you ate the last bag of flaming hot cheese puffs.

Yeah. That was a mistake. I’m gonna regret that in the morning. Ooh. My stomach.

Chad. What happened with Clyde? Is Harris okay? What–

Harris is good. Harris is fine. Uh, he has Clyde. He’s waiting for the FBI to take him into custody.

Thank goodness. All right, I’m–I’m–I’m gonna go. I’m gonna check for myself.

Yeah, go. Check it out. Be safe out there.

Thanks.

What’s going on, man? You all right? You, uh, want to talk or something?

Clyde said something about Abigail.

What’d he say? What, he admitted that he targeted her?

Yeah, he did, but he said something else. [mysterious music]

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He said that Abigail’s alive.

I think you may be right. I’m using you as a distraction from my feelings for Theresa.

Ah, Marlena’s got nothing on me. I’m gonna send you the bill.

All right.

[laughs]

You know, Theresa told me she wanted to marry me. I pushed her away. I told her we needed to sleep in separate rooms.

I mean, that’s probably a good thing. Otherwise she would have heard you moaning about, “I love you, and I need you and”–

Can you–can you please, please, please stop that? Just stop.

Okay.

Just–

I’ll stop.

Thank you.

I’m sorry.

Mm. All right, so why– why do you think you’ve kept Theresa at arm’s length?

Honestly?

Yeah.

I can’t help feeling there’s a reason why I shouldn’t trust her.

Oh, wait. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait, what are you doing? What are you doing?

Kissing you, you big dummy.

I know that’s what you’re doing, but where’d that– Theresa, where’d that come from?

I don’t know, it’s just– it’s an impulse, you know? It was just an impulse. I mean, why– why do Kristen and Alex get to have all the fun? And for the record, you were kissing me back.

Yeah, you caught me off guard. You–that’s not fair.

Yeah, but still, you liked it. It was fun, wasn’t it?

I need a second to process this, okay?

What?

Jeez.

What’s to process?

Theresa.

What? What’s to process? It was sweet. It was–it was exciting. It was–it was fun. You know what?

What?

If I’m being honest here… if I’m being really honest, I want you, Brady. And if you’re gonna be honest with me, you’re gonna admit that you want me too. Right?

Forgive me for intruding on your private conversation, but the door was open. Did you realize that no one in Salem actually locks their doors?

Well, it’s a friendly town. We don’t expect to have unwelcome intruders.

[chuckles] Of course not. This woman is saving my life by marrying me. And I will do everything in my power to keep her safe. Until death doth us do part.

I’m just having a hard time believing you’re gonna have such a rosy future since her late husband was responsible for the death of your daughter.

Clyde told you that Abigail was still alive?

He did.

How is that possible?

I don’t–I don’t– I don’t know, Lucas. All right, I was in shock. I didn’t really have time to get into details.

Well, why would he say that?

Probably because I had a gun to his head.

Right, there you go. He was trying to save his own skin.

Right, so he was just– he would have said anything, right? You know, if he thought it would make me spare his life?

Yeah, yeah. Hell yeah, he would have.

Yeah. But what if he wasn’t lying, Lucas? What if Abigail really is still alive?

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So what is it about Theresa that you feel you can’t trust? Other than the fact that she’s totally untrustworthy. Okay, I’m sorry. It’s just a joke.

Yeah, that’s not funny. I don’t know why I have all these doubts. I just can’t help feeling that she’s not being straight with me. There’s been so many times where it feels like she was on the verge of saying something to me. Something that would upset me. And it’s like she was about to, like–

Mm. About to what? Hmm? Confess?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Like she was about to confess. And every time she started to say what she was intending to say, she would just change her mind. She’d shut down. And then I’d, like, start to catch her in a little white lie. And she’d try to make an explanation for it, which didn’t make any sense at all, which only makes me think, like–

Maybe that there’s a bigger lie that she’s keeping from you?

Maybe.

Alex. If you love her, if you really love her, then you owe it to yourself to find out what she apparently is afraid to tell you. And, you know what, maybe that, that the two of you, it could take you to a whole other level.

Right. Yeah, maybe it could. Thank you for listening. Helping me figure this whole thing out. As a friend.

We were friends with benefits, you know.

Mm. Yeah.

We just focused on the benefits part. So I figured I owe you some friendly advice.

Well, thank you. It was a lot of fun, though.

It was. [laughs] And I really, really hope this works out for you. Oh. You are such a sweet guy. You are.

Nah.

Even though you don’t want anyone to know it.

Okay, well, I’ve also seen a sweet side to you. And I know whatever that it is that you feel for Brady is real. I hope he turns around.

Mm. He will. [gentle music]

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[Kristen sighs]

Theresa, don’t. Come on. We’ve never been good with boundaries. This is crossing ’em big-time. This is a bad idea.

Why? Why is it, though? I mean, come on, we’re consenting adults. And it’s so obvious that we still have this connection.

No, the only connection that we’re supposed to focus on right now and that matters is our son, all right? And, hey, we’ve been doing a good job lately, right? We’ve been getting along. We’ve been co-parenting really well. And given our track record, that’s, like, a minor miracle, okay?

Yes, it is. I agree.

It is. So all I’m saying is, we’re on a roll here, so let’s not blow it, okay? At least out of respect for our boy. Right? ‘Cause he doesn’t wanna deal with his parents’ drama right now, especially given all the drama he’s had to deal with us in the past.

This time, there is no drama.

[laughs] No drama? Come on, I know you, I know me, and I definitely know us.

Okay.

Theresa.

Okay, yes, we’re Tate’s parents. But, by God, we just–we used to be so much more than that. And from the way you just kissed me now, it’s–

Ooh. No, you kissed me. You kissed me.

Okay, fine. From the way that that kiss felt, I– what if I promise– no. What if I swear on a stack of bibles that there will be no more drama, at least not from me anyway and I will behave with the utmost dignity and self-respect and respect for you and there will be no more clinginess and pressure and demands and we can just celebrate in this connection that you and I have? And we can just have this great old, like, lovely time.

Lovely time together. Yeah, you are– you are really aiming high on this one, you know that.

Why not? I know you’re not seeing anyone. So I bet you are really lonely. And I bet you would like to have some companionship. Maybe some affection. Maybe some warmth.

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[sighing]

You’re okay.

I am.

Good. And where’s Clyde?

I handed him over to the FBI. I was just interviewing the manager of the campground to get more details on Clyde’s stay here.

So he’s going back to Statesville?

[sighs]

And you’re still upset with me. [mysterious music] Look, I know you’re not happy that I was gonna kill Clyde.

Yeah. I’m not real happy.

Look, I’m not saying I was right. But I’m not gonna apologize for doing what I needed to do to keep my son safe. Look, Clyde has been threatening him. He’s been threatening Tripp, and he’s been holding it over my head for months. All right, it finally got to me. And I admit, I went too far.

You definitely did.

Okay, but I didn’t shoot him. And you caught him. All right, so let’s just– let’s put this behind us, okay? Come on, Harris, please. Will you please try and understand why I did what I did so we can get past this?

You know, Julie, I don’t think my personal relationship is any of your concern.

No, no, no, Maggie. Do not be so hard on your friend. I understand her desire to protect you. It is something we share. And it is a fair question. I explained to Maggie several months ago that Victor and I–

Yes, you made amends.

Exactly. And the truth is, upon reflection, I realized that it was wrong of me to blame Victor for my daughter’s death. I have come to understand that it was a horrendous mistake. [foreboding music] You see, Julie, my daughter, Catharina, was one of the kindest people I have ever known. She would never want me to fill my heart with hardness.

And then, like I told you, I lost a daughter and a son. So I know something about your pain.

Yes. That is another thing that binds us, Maggie. And I must say, dear woman, that I am so grateful that you proposed to me. Oh, on that note, I have some news.

News?

I just found out that my visa is officially expiring. So if I am to stay in this country, we have no choice but to get married tomorrow.

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You wanna get married tomorrow?

Maggie, think this through!

Julie, please.

Maggie, I know you wanted to plan something special. But it is not really necessary, is it? After all, the only reason we are getting married is so that I can get my visa. And to do that, all we need to do is be pronounced man and wife by this time tomorrow.

[laughs] By this time tomorrow, it’ll all be behind us. [ominous music]

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[conspiratorial music]

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[exhales] Ah, Brady. I am gonna do whatever it takes to win you back. And this time, I’m not gonna let you go.

Theresa! [light string music] That’s funny. Henderson said she was here. [suspenseful music]

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[both panting]

[sighs] Look, I get that you did what you felt you had to do.

There’s a but coming.

You know, I gotta get back to the FBI field office.

Okay, I’ll come with you.

No, no. They’re not gonna want any civilians there. Look, I just want to make sure that Clyde is processed and he gets put away so he never hurts anybody ever again.

Of course.

I guess, um, we’ll talk more about this when we get back to Salem.

Okay. [wistful music]

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Chad, I know you want to believe that there’s still hope that Abigail’s alive. I feel the same way, but you gotta consider the source.

I know.

He’s messing with your head. You know, he’s pushing your buttons. He’s just trying to make you suffer.

Well, he succeeded. He said that if I killed him, I would spend the rest of my life wondering if he was telling the truth.

You know, if he’s right, if Abigail is still alive, why didn’t he say anything earlier, huh?

I don’t–I don’t– I don’t–I don’t know, Lucas! I don’t know!

Listen to me–

It doesn’t make sense. Okay? I get it.

Chad, you were the one who found her. You found her. You saw her. You saw what he did to her.

I know.

Listen, man, I loved her too. I did. And as much as we don’t want to admit it, as much we don’t want to admit it, it was so–it–

I-I know. Come here.

I’m sorry, man. I am. I’m sorry, okay?

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[siren wailing]

Hey, I’m heading out. Do you need anything before I go?

No, no, I’m good. Have a good day.

Thanks.

Oh, Kayla, you forgot your glasses.

Ah. Oh, look at that.

[laughs]

Does that mean–

Yes, Xander and I are engaged.

Wow. Well, I’m really happy for you. That is a beautiful ring.

Thank you. Yeah, actually, I just wanted a ring tattoo, but I think my mom will murder me if I get another tattoo. She’s not a fan.

Yeah, I’m not either, actually. And I hear they’re–they’re kind of hard to get off.

Well, why would I want to remove my tattoo?

Isn’t it obvious? Your boss thinks I’m gonna screw things up between us again. [dramatic music]

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[knock at door]

Chad.

Look, I’m sorry to barge in like this, all right? But I–you know–I need to know what’s going on, you know? I can’t stop thinking about it, and–so there’s got to be something new, Steve.

No, only what I told you over the phone, OK? Harris is making progress, and we–

Stop. Just–just–just level with me.

Chad, listen to me, buddy.

Don’t. Don’t, Steve. Look, that son of a bitch burned down my house while my kids were sleeping, you understand? He murdered my wife, which we now know was a targeted hit, OK? You’re hiding something from me. And I’m not leaving here until you tell me everything.

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[exhales forcefully]

Thank you.

I can’t believe that Stark had the gall to come in here after what he did, that little weasel.

Well, I doubt that little weasel is ever gonna walk in here again.

Yeah, well, he damn well better not. I mean, my God, all he had to do was come forward a couple months ago. He could have spared my son a whole lot of heartbreak.

He could have spared you a lot of heartache as well.

Yeah, well, what I feel doesn’t compare to what Eric’s going through. He had everything he wanted. He had family. He had fatherhood. And then it’s just all ripped away. [light music playing] [sighs] Look, I know you can relate to this all too well– I mean, the pain of feeling helpless, you know, when your kid is suffering.

Yeah, yeah, I can. You know, the last time I visited Lucas at the monastery, Roman, he was so miserable. He’s so lonely.

Have you talked to him lately?

No, actually–no, actually, I haven’t, you know? I’m trying to limit my contact with him so I won’t accidentally put him in danger.

Oh, come on, what’s one phone call? I can’t believe that would jeopardize his safety. And if it eases your mind…

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Well, I mean, maybe one short phone call, right? I mean, I could just– I need to check on him to make sure he’s not getting into any more trouble, right? Right.

Right.

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Ugh, what is this, huh? Sawdust? Cardboard? Ugh. Cannot believe you went to all the trouble to special order this… what, birdcage liner?

Lucky for us, your craving for gluten-free bread led us right to you. [tense music]

And now you’re gonna lead us right to Clyde.

Are you ready to give up his location?

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Help! Help me!

Shut up.

Help!

[grunts]

Not so rough, man. What’s your problem?

You ran from me, that’s the problem. You care to explain?

I saw that out-of-state badge. You don’t have jurisdiction here. You can’t arrest me.

This isn’t an arrest.

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I want information.

About what?

Well, I don’t see any good cops around, so maybe we can either skip to the bad cop part, or you can tell me everything you know about Clyde Weston.

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I’m waiting.

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

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Man, I’ve never heard of this Clyde guy, honest.

[sighs] Snake, we do not have time for games. Clyde’s whole drug operation is about to go belly up. [tense music] I saw that. That got your attention. Good. So here’s the deal, Snake. You have a very small window of opportunity, OK? You can either save yourself and talk, or you can be honorable like the crook you are and go down with the ship.

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What’s it gonna be?

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Help! Somebody help me, please! [breathing heavily]

Yeah, calm down, because the next time you pull a stunt like that, the only help you’re gonna need is in purgatory.

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Look, you might as well cooperate, OK? The ISA has already cracked the code on Clyde’s little black book, and the DEA and the FBI have a full list of all his associates. You know what they’re doing? They’re rounding them up as we speak.

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How many of Clyde’s associates are as loyal as you? My guess? Zero. So now it’s just gonna be a race to turn state’s evidence to save their asses, and I am your finish line, pal. I can make the deal. If you want in on the deal, you better start talking now.

Look, I’m not saying I know this Clyde dude you’re talking about, but if he’s anything like what you’re saying, he probably doesn’t take too kindly to snitches.

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Ratting on someone like that is a death sentence. You’d have to be a fool to turn on him.

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As I’m sure you know, Goldman, Clyde’s buddies won’t hesitate to give up his location to save their own skin. There’s no point in protecting him anymore. He’s screwed.

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So why don’t you just tell us where he’s hiding? And maybe, maybe we can cut you a deal with the authorities. What do you say?

[scoffs]

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Well, I guess Montana is as good a place as any to get rid of a body.

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Since you’re not talking, I see no reason not to blow you away right now.

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Xander what I said just now, you know, I didn’t mean to insinuate anything at all, really.

It’s OK, Kayla, truly.

No, no, I mean, I’m sorry. It was a clumsy comment, and I– I really wish the best for both of you. I hope it works out this time.

I’m sure that translates to “congratulations, you two.”

Absolutely. I wish the best for both of you.

Thank you, Kayla.

Mm-hmm.

And for the record, I’ve learned my lesson and then some. No more lies. No more get-rich-quick schemes. All that matters to me now is being a good husband and father, having the love and respect of this woman right here. [dramatic music]

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OK, so Ava Vitali and Harris tracked down Clyde to Ennis, Montana?

That’s right, and they’re working off a very solid lead. It shouldn’t be long before we get him.

OK, well, what about backup?

Harris is solid. He’s trained for this.

OK, look, I get Harris is RoboCop or whatever, but we can’t take any chances with Clyde, OK? We can’t let him slip through our fingers again.

No, we can’t, and we won’t.

OK, so what are we waiting for? Let’s go to Montana.

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Actually, I’m kind of glad you’re refusing to cooperate. [tense music] I mean, sure, we want to get Clyde, but…

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You know, ever since you nearly killed my son, I’ve just been itching, itching to get revenge.

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Step away, Lucas. You’re in the splatter zone.

You can’t be serious right now.

If you don’t have the stomach for it, you can wait outside.

Wait, wait, wait a minute. Wait, wait.

Lucas…

I cannot let you do this.

Get out of here.

No.

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What do you care if she lives or dies?

I am trying to earn a one-way ticket out of Statesville. If you do this, then I’ll be an accessory to murder. Please, it kind of defeats the whole purpose, right? So let’s just–let’s just put Goldman’s gun down, OK? Shall we? Put it down. Nobody has to die today.

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You know, I’ve had this conversation with many, many, many a henchman. The bandage is always hard to rip off.

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But I’m gonna tell you, Snake, it is the only way to go. Tear that sucker right off. You make the deal. Clyde goes to jail. He’s in some deep, dark hole, and you’re free, out of his reach.

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You spin a good story, but you’re still a cop. And my name’s Snake, not Rat.

[chuckles] I don’t think rat’s on the menu in federal prison, is it?

Maybe not, but pig is.

All right. [clears throat] Time’s up. You had a chance to save your sorry ass. Now I guess we’re gonna do this the hard way.

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OK, great. Thank you very much. All right, DiMera jet is ready to go. I’ll drive.

Chad, no, wait.

What do you mean wait? There’s no time to wait, all right? It’s do or die. We got to go.

This is do or die, that’s right. You know how I know that? Because this is what I do. But you, you have two young children to think about.

What do you think I’m doing this for? You know, I’m thinking about how my children could have died in that fire because of him, OK? I’m thinking about how my children don’t have a mother that tucks them in at night anymore because of him. And most of all, I’m thinking about eliminating the single greatest threat to my kids’ future.

Chad, I understand all that, I do, but you are not trained for this kind of thing.

Steven, I’m a father, OK? What more credentials do I need? [tense music] Look, I was on that ship, remember?

Yeah.

OK? I helped rescue Kate– you, me, and Harris.

[sighs]

Right? Let’s get the band back together again, OK? One last time. All right, we’re missing showtime, though, so we got to go, Steve.

Chad, I–I don’t deny that you helped out in Greece. You did. But this is serious. This is serious business.

OK, I get it. But you know what? Let me let me put it this way, all right? I’m the one with the private jet that’s gonna get us to Montana in no time, yeah? So I’m gonna be on that plane with or without you.

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[sighs]

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OK, let’s do it.

OK.

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I’m–I’m sorry for yelling.

[scoffs]

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Whoa. Oh, where are you two off to?

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How’s Lucas?

Well, he’s not there. [intriguing music]

What?

Yeah. The monk told me that he left the monastery yesterday.

Did they say where he went?

No, they don’t have any idea where he went, but they did say he was picked up with a man with blue eyes and a tattoo on his arm.

Harris.

Oh, my God, what is he going to do with my son now?

All right, did you try to call Lucas on his burner phone?

Yeah, no answer, so I left a very levelheaded message. My phone call to Harris, not so much. [sighs] Where do you think our favorite tenant has disappeared to?

Well, all Ava told me was, she and Harris were leaving town for a couple days.

Oh, so they’re going after Clyde.

Yeah, I just wish they’d leave that guy to the feds.

God, I wish they would just leave Lucas out of it. I’m telling you one thing. Roman, if anything happens to Lucas, I am gonna take them both out on my own. [tense music] [sighs]

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You know, gluten-free bread isn’t bad. It’s not. I almost went gluten-free once. I had a stomach thing. It was an intestinal problem. Doctor decided against it. It’s a long story, but you know what?

Hey.

Hey.

Searched Goldman’s car.

Ooh.

And look what I found. [laughter] Right in the glove box, hidden very well. Now, there’s bound to be something in here that’s gonna lead us to Clyde.

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[phone beeps] Not exactly Fort Knox.

Oh, nice, nice.

[laughs] Oh, you missed a bunch of texts here from Clyde. He’s not real happy. [laughs] “Where are you? “Our happy camper days are over. We got to pull up stakes and get out of here now.” [laughs] Oh, and here’s my favorite one. [chuckles] “Look at your phone.”

Sounds like somebody knows the walls are closing in on him. That might mean we’re running out of time, so we got to find him before he bails on us.

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“Our happy camper days are over.”

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You know, that is a– an odd way to phrase something, isn’t it? Hmm. Must have been camping somewhere together. Yeah? Oh, is that it? You and your lover boy, were you camping? Were you snuggling in a sleeping bag under the stars?

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Wait a minute, wait a minute. Do you remember when we were driving here and I got carsick and I was hanging out the window and I was throwing up all over the side of the car?

Yeah.

I actually saw a sign that said the Happy Camper Campground. I saw it with my own eyes.

Is that what he saw? Is that where you were? Oh, yes, it was. [laughs] That’s where Clyde is.

Well, we got to get to him before he decides to split on us.

Yeah, well, that is not a problem. [phone keyboard tapping] “On my way. Don’t leave without me.” And… [phone beeps] Send.

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[grunting]

If you harm me in any way, I’m gonna sue you so bad–

Oh, you’re gonna sue me? Don’t worry, Snake. I got something else in mind, OK? Say, “Rat.” [phone beeps]

Hey, hey, hey, that’s an invasion of privacy.

Oh, man, these nude– nude pics? Come on, man.

Damn you. Get out of my phone.

Calm down. I’m just looking at your location history. [dramatic music] And there it is. You made several trips to the Happy Camper Campground. Like clockwork, twice a week.

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Thank you. [sighs, clears throat] Your nudes are safe. I got what I needed.

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Are you sure that my mom didn’t mind babysitting Victoria? I know that she’s busy with her own wedding plans.

Actually, she seemed thrilled to be taking a break. And you’ll be relieved to know that I managed to avoid the subject of the swine that she’s engaged to and how I think marrying him is a terrible idea.

I am very relieved. [laughs] And I’m very proud of you for your restraint. I mean, we know it’s not a real marriage. She’s just doing it to help out Konstantin.

Yeah, but that’s a terrible idea too. I mean, just having that swine living in the same city as us, let alone in Maggie’s house, I mean, I just hate it, Sarah.

Yes, honey, I know. You have made that abundantly clear over and over and over.

OK, fine, we’ll table the discussion for now. I’m just so grateful and lucky to be marrying for love, marrying the woman of my dreams, no less.

Mm, I feel very lucky too.

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And since you brought it up, there–there is something I wanted to go over with you about our wedding.

All ears.

OK, it’s about the guest list, and I’m not sure how you’d feel about it, and my mom said I should run it by you first.

Baby, I feel like I know where this is going, and I’m sorry, but… I don’t want Rex Brady at my wedding.

[chuckles] Neither do I. I don’t want to invite Rex, Dopey. I want to invite your mother. [tense music]

Sarah, I was sure that I made it clear to you that I have no relationship with my mother at all. I haven’t talked to her in years.

No, I–I know that, but I just thought that maybe this might be a good opportunity for you to reconnect. I mean, she has a granddaughter now. Maybe she’d like to get to know her.

I don’t think you’re listening to me, Sarah.

I know that family is messy and that you two have had your issues, but… I mean, there had to have been good times.

Well, I’m sure there were some– there could have been some good times whenever she laid the bottle down.

Well, see–

But she never did, Sarah, because she’s a drunk and a mean one at that. [dramatic music]

Xander, I know what it’s like to be the child of an alcoholic.

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I mean, obviously my mom has gotten her drinking under control.

It’s not the same, Sarah. My mum’s an unrepentant alcoholic. And trust me, even when she’s sober, she’s no Maggie Horton.

She can’t be that bad. You haven’t seen each other in years. Maybe she’s changed.

She hasn’t, trust me. The woman is incapable of change. She’s–she has no desire to become sober. She has no– she never had a soul-searching moment in her life. She’s quite pleased with herself, actually.

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Well, I guess she’s a lost cause. I guess it’s unwise to give anyone with a checkered past a second chance, which does call into question some of my very recent decisions.

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Clever girl.

Who, me?

Look, even if I did agree to maybe think about giving my mum a second chance, I have no idea where we’d even send the invitation. She always had a tendency to move around a lot. Or should I say, she tends to flee?

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I’m very happy to track her down, but you really just– only if you’re OK with it.

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You can’t just leave me here.

Don’t worry, I saw some rats over there by the dumpster. You’re not gonna starve. And I’ll have the cops check on you once they got Clyde into custody.

Where the hell are you going?

To find our happy camper.

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Katie, Katie, come on. Let’s try to calm down.

Oh, don’t tell me to calm down. [sighs] Look, Roman, my son’s missing, OK? Something terrible could have happened to him.

Katie, first of all, we don’t know that Lucas is in any danger. And if something is wrong, he can take care of himself. Katie, he survived two years in prison, didn’t he?

Yes, he did. He did. And this might sound terrible, but I really wish he had stayed in prison because his sentence was going to be up in a year.

Yeah, but if he and Harris catch Clyde, he could be home soon. He could walk right through that door a free man.

[sighs] He could also come home in a body bag.

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I should get over to the campground.

Well, I can’t let you go after Weston alone.

OK, I’m–I’m just gonna make sure he doesn’t leave, all right?

I think we should call Harris.

OK, I will. I will, from the car. I promise I’m not gonna make a move without him.

I think we’ve made enough moves without him.

OK, you know, I don’t have time to bicker with you, OK? So just shut up and help me, all right?

Help you do what?

I’ll show you. [tense music]

So are either one of you gonna tell me what’s going on here?

[sighs] Harris and Ava are hunting Weston in Montana. Chad and I are going to join them.

And you were just gonna leave without telling me?

I was gonna text you on the way.

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Are you kidding me?

All right, look, maybe the two of you should have this conversation in private. I’m gonna I’m gonna go to the– make sure everything’s ready for takeoff.

I’ll meet you at the airfield.

OK.

Close the door.

Yeah, sorry.

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Damn it, you do not need to do this.

Yes, I do Kayla. I do.

[sighs]

I’m responsible for breaking Weston out of prison. He nearly killed Tripp. I need to make him pay for that.

You need to let Harris and Ava handle it.

No, I can’t. I thought I could, but I can’t. I can’t just sit on my hands and watch from the sidelines. You know I can’t do that. That’s not who I am.

Well, maybe it’s time for you to change.

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Listen, I admit there are plenty of things that need to change about me, but when it comes to protecting my family, I’ll never change.

But we are not in danger, so you don’t need to risk your life.

As long as Weston is still out there, we’re all in danger.

OK, OK, let’s just say that that’s true. Why does it always have to be you? Why do you always have to be the one that goes after the bad guys? Why are you the one that has to put your life on the line? [dramatic music]

Because when I see a threat, I have to take action.

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It’s just who I am. That’s–you know that about me. You used to love that about me.

Yeah, I–I– I love how incredibly brave you are and that you’ll always protect your family and always make us feel safe.

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However, there have been times when you have achieved the opposite.

Baby, please listen.

You know it. You know it. I did not feel safe when you made the unilateral decision to abandon your family in Africa. I did not feel safe when we lost all those years together.

But I was protecting you then and our kids.

OK, great, you protected us. At what cost? I can’t do it again. I am–I’m not doing it again. I cannot lose you. [groans]

You won’t.

You cannot promise that.

[sighs] OK, you’re right, I should have consulted you first. But I have to do this. I have to do this.

Why?

[sighs] Because I believe that Ava intends to kill Weston, and I have to be there.

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Why do you have to be there? To stop her or help or commit murder?

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[tense music]

What the hell took you so long? We have got to get out of here before the feds show up. I ain’t going back to prison.

You got that right, Clyde. You’re going straight to hell.

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Ooh-whee, your boyfriend is getting pretty testy you’re not back yet. Maybe I should stall. [phone keyboard tapping] Oh, I’m stalling. There we go. [clears throat] So how did you and Clyde hook up in the first place?

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Did you start your love affair when he got to prison, or were you guys pen pals? Or maybe you’re the “in love in lockup” type, which is fine, you know. I’m not judging you at all.

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You know, my mom dated Clyde.

[groans]

Yeah. She dated a lot of people, but amongst all her exes, Clyde wasn’t even the worst. No, the worst was her first husband. He was a real son of a– [phone beeps]

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Oh, it’s my mom. What’s she doing? Wait a minute. How many calls did I miss? Why are you texting? [sighs] This isn’t gonna be pleasant.

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All right, if… you are really against inviting your mum, then I understand, and I will drop it. But I just think it might be nice for Victoria to get to know her paternal grandmother.

You know I’ll do anything for our daughter. All right, I’ll agree but only for Victoria’s sake.

[squeals] Thank you. I–I actually think that this will be good for all of us, not just Victoria.

Yeah, well, if I were you, I’d lower my expectations, OK?

I will do just that. Now, do you have any suggestions on where I should start with tracking her down?

[exhales heavily] Well, last time I talked to her– sorry, the last time she screamed at me, she was living somewhere outside of London. So maybe–I don’t know– just call up all the local drunk tanks.

Xander.

OK. I can give you the last number I had for her, but I doubt it still works.

Oh, yes, please. Can I have it now?

Yeah, I’ll text it to you.

OK. [dramatic music]

You know, I’m not convinced this is the best idea, but I do appreciate the gesture. I know your heart’s in the right place about it.

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Thank you for understanding.

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I do. However, I reserve the right, if this turns out to be an enormous disaster, to say I told you so.

[breathes deeply]

All right, saved into my contacts, Xander’s mum.

Your first clue as to her whereabouts, Ms. Holmes. Happy hunting.

Thank you very much. I just hope I can track her down before our wedding. After mom and Konstantin, you and I are up next.

Mm, can’t wait.

[squeals] [dramatic music]

Mm. See you at home.

Mm-hmm.

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I’m not gonna lie. I’ve been thinking maybe I should just let Ava wipe Weston off the face of the planet because if anyone deserves to die, it’s him.

That is not how justice works.

Well, you know what? I’m ashamed of it, but maybe sometimes I don’t want justice.

My God, what are you saying?

I’m saying you have to let me go.

No, if your intention is that you are going to go and–and– and kill Weston, no! You need to keep out of it. You–you just need to stay right here. Do you understand me? And you need to do that for me.

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I’m begging you.

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[sighs] OK, baby. I’ll stay.

OK. OK.

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Guess I’ll just have to see how it plays out.

Yeah.

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Sorry. [phone beeps] Oh.

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[scoffs] Well, what do you know?

What?

Chad. He couldn’t wait. He left without me.

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Hallelujah.

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[sighs]

I’ve left him a ton of messages, and I haven’t heard a thing. [phone rings] [light music playing] Oh, it’s him. [sighs] Lucas, where the hell are you?

I’m at the monastery. I just went to catch a movie with a couple monks.

Oh, just save it. I know that you’re with Harris.

Oh.

Yeah, oh.

Look, Harris was hot on Clyde’s heels, and I just–

Damn it, Lucas, you’re supposed to be in hiding. You’re supposed to be working on your early release.

I am. And you know what? If it’ll make you feel any better, I think we found Clyde.

How is that going to make me feel any better? Clyde is the danger. Now you’re closer to him.

Relax, Mom. Everything is going according to plan. Everything’s gonna be fine, trust me.

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[tense music]

Ava. How the hell did you find me? Where’s Becca?

She’s tied up at the moment. Now put the bag down slowly and kick it away.

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Do it now.

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So you’re the reason everything’s going to hell? Let me guess. You sold me out to the feds, didn’t you? You and that ex-Navy SEAL boyfriend of yours.

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You shouldn’t have messed with my family, Clyde. That was a big mistake. And now you’re gonna pay.

Nah, you’re the one who’s gonna pay, ’cause even from behind bars, I can reach out and touch you and your family, no problem. You’ll never be safe again.

Oh, I’ll be safe again… when you’re in hell. Give my best to the devil, will you?

Hold on there, sweetheart. You know if you kill me now, you’re going straight to prison. You got to know that.

OK, this is not my first rodeo, Clyde. The gun is untraceable. And if I want, no one will ever be able to find your body… or what’s left of it.

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OK, let’s talk about this, then.

I got nothing to say to you, Clyde. You tried to kill my son, and now I am gonna kill you. End of story.

Ava, stop. Ava.

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What the hell are you doing?

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[scoffing] I’m under arrest? What the hell?

I just spoke with Eric. That got your attention, didn’t it? You lied to me, Melinda. You lied to me about the kidnapping of Nicole’s baby and Jude’s so-called adoption when the truth is you were into this up to your neck! [tense music]

OK, what I’ve been thinking is there must be a part of this baby switch story that isn’t public knowledge.

Meaning what?

Meaning why did you pay me off to not tell people, not even your own wife, that you had a kid? Doesn’t make any sense. And why wouldn’t you want your own son back the minute you found out the truth about him?

I wouldn’t expect a plebeian like yourself to understand my reasoning. [Leo scoffs] Especially one as inebriated as you were.

[scoffs] Well, I’m stone cold sober now. And all those new zeros are still sitting in my new bank account. [inhales deeply] So there must be a method to your mishegoss that even a journalistically-savvy fellow like myself isn’t quite cluing into. [suspenseful music] So what is it, Daddy DiMera? Why did you make me rich? Well, given inflation, interest rates, back taxes I owe, student loans, more like comfortably getting by–wait. What was the question again?

Ugh.

Oh, yeah. Why did you pay me all that money just to keep you from your own son?

Oh, now we’re really getting down to brass tacks, aren’t we? All this endless drivel about how you’re risking your freedom and you can’t live with yourself and you had to come here and explain and apologize, it’s just another lie. You don’t want to live on the run. And you think I’m stupid enough to buy your BS so you can avoid it? But lucky for you, you don’t have to disappear. That’s what Statesville is for. And I’m sure they will be thrilled to welcome you for an extended stay.

[scoffs] You hypocrite.

Oh, really? Call me what you want, but I’m calling the cops! [tense music]

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What the hell are you doing here?

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

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[sighs] So what does this place have? Hot dogs? Chicken wings? Can I at least get a glass of wine?

We’re here to talk, Kristen.

What, we couldn’t have talked in the mansion in one of the rooms?

No, not with EJ there doting over his new bundle of joy.

All right, so what is going on? What is so urgent that you had to subject me to this low-class little Eatery?

Well, I went and paid a visit to my old friend, Melinda Trask. And since she has slithered her way back into the DA’s office, I thought that maybe, just maybe, she would be able to help me reopen Gabi’s case.

Mm?

Not so much. Totally screwed me. [soft dramatic music]

[scoffs] Up to my neck, huh? Is that formal police jargon? Because the last time I checked, that wasn’t grounds for an arrest.

OK, then how about this? You told me that you weren’t directly involved in giving Sloan and Eric Nicole’s baby, but Eric just told me that you were the one that handed him off to them. Burning question is ow did you get little Jude in the first place?

OK, whatever legal action I took on behalf of my client, Ms. Petersen, obviously falls under client-attorney privilege, which I assume you’re familiar with that term.

How about you enlighten me on the way downtown, where you will be booked for kidnapping? [tense music]

Hmm, since when do you care where money in your pocket came from or why it’s there?

[inhales deeply] Well, let’s just say I’ve heard stories about suitcases full of cash that mysteriously find their way into your possession. Lady Whistleblower knows all.

Fine, here’s the truth.

I’ll be the judge of that.

Do you want to hear it or not?

Better make it good. I have a very low boredom point.

Well, I don’t think you’ll be bored by this since it’s, well, quite poignant.

I’ll also be the judge of that.

I didn’t want Nicole to learn that there was a possibility that this baby was our son before we were absolutely certain. After everything she suffered, the last thing I wanted was to get her hopes up only to have them cruelly dashed yet again. That is why I paid you off, so I could have more time to make sure that when this baby was returned to Nicole’s arms, she would never have to give him up again. Poignant enough for you? [intense music]

Can somebody please answer me and tell me what she’s doing here?

She showed up out of nowhere, wanting to make some kind of truce and I told her to go to hell. And I also told her that I’m going to call the cops, which I’m going to do right now.

No, stop. [phone beeps] [phone line trilling]

Rafe, it’s Nicole. Sloan Petersen is at my house. You need to get here right away and arrest her. [somber music] [Roman exhales deeply]

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[chuckles] Jude, Roman, Brady. [laughs] It does have a nice ring to it, yeah, yeah.

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Would you like to hold your namesake?

Oh, you bet I would, yes. Nothing would make me happier.

Aw.

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[Eric sighs]

[chuckling] Oh, my God. Oh. Hey, Jude. You know what? Getting to think I was never going to meet this little guy and they had me a little worried, you know? Because, you know, when Rex told me he didn’t want me to meet Victoria, turns out she wasn’t his kid. But that is not the case with Jude. I know he is your baby and my grandson, right, Jude? [sighs]

And I thought bartenders were supposed to be good listeners.

What?

I have been calling your name for two whole minutes.

Oh, Kate, I’m so sorry. I guess my head is elsewhere.

Where is it?

Well, EJ was just in here picking up lunch.

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He had baby Jude with him, that sweet little guy who was my grandson.

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So it was all for Nicole’s benefit? That’s why you paid me off?

Do you doubt my love for my wife? [suspenseful music]

Well, I’m kind of doubting your love for your son. ‘Cause even if you were trying to protect Nicole, why not just ask me to keep the truth to myself?

Oh, well, the answer to that is quite simple. You have a tendency to blurt, and so I thought it was wise to offer you a financial incentive to keep quiet. And don’t worry, I won’t be asking for that incentive to, uh, come back to me. Consider it a token of goodwill, OK?

Yeah. You’re just bursting at the seams with goodwill, aren’t you?

Mm.

Surprised you’re not one of those Salvation Army bell ringers. [EJ laughs] [Leo chuckles]

You know what? I might just sign up for that. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to take my son to go and see my wife.

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Don’t you dare move an inch.

I just left Rafe a voicemail. He should be here as soon as he hears it.

Yeah, and you’re going to finally pay for what you did to her and to me.

I am already paying for what I’ve done! There is no punishment that could be worse than losing you, Eric. [dramatic music] Or that little boy that made us a family. You once said to me that your faith in God is still informing everything that you do and how important forgiveness was. Listen to me. You quoted a passage from the Bible. I committed it to memory. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them. If they repent, forgive them.” You even went on further to explain how forgiveness is a matter of the heart, how… it’s the practice of seeing the other person for what they are.

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So you basically handed Trask a smoking gun?

Right. She gave me this whole song and dance about how it’s not enough evidence, about how we need even more evidence to reopen the case.

More evidence than Li’s blood on Gil Carter’s book?

And what do they want? A signed confession from Gil from beyond the grave?

Damn. Why is this woman fighting this? I mean, she dated Li, right?

Right.

I mean, you’d think that she would want justice for him.

You have the right to remain silent.

I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

You have the right to an attorney.

I am warning you.

You are a criminal, Ms. Trask! You are complicit in the kidnapping of a newborn baby, which is not only illegal, but caused a great deal of misery. And for that, you will be punished.

Even if it’s at your sister’s expense?

I understand that it is impossible for you both to forgive me now. I–I can’t even forgive myself. I think the only thing that’s really getting me through, at least somewhat, is knowing that I did what I did out of love.

Out of love? [somber music] Out of love, you let me fall in love with the child that doesn’t even belong to me?

I did. I–I hoped– [scoffs] Foolishly, in retrospect, that no one would ever find that out.

Yeah, it was foolish! It was cruel! It was deluded.

But you don’t understand. That’s–that’s not the whole story. [suspenseful music]

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Why is Trask playing hardball? And how do we get that wretched woman to reopen Gabi’s case?

Well, Kristen, since this is not just about me getting Gabi out of prison, but it’s also about you securing that CEO position you so highly coveted–

Oh, right, right, yeah. I’m thinking. I’m thinking. [suspenseful music] [Kristen sighs]

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Yes. I got it.

That was fast.

Well–[clears throat] This isn’t about getting more evidence, which will be tricky. [chuckles] Obviously, damn near impossible at this point.

OK, so if this isn’t about getting more evidence, then what?

Well, didn’t Melinda have a, uh… crush on you once upon a time?

[chuckles] Yeah. So?

Mm. So you… rekindle that, uh, attraction with her.

What exactly are you saying?

What I am saying– [chuckles] Oh, my God. What I am saying is that you get Melinda to think that you are a man with needs since your wife is unavailable.

Oh, my God. [sighs] You want me to seduce Melinda Trask?

Ah, by George, he’s got it. [suspenseful music]

What does stealing Nicole’s baby have to do with my sister?

Oh, come on, Commissioner. Isn’t it rather obvious? As I tried to tell you yesterday, Stefan DiMera came to see me. And he directed me toward some evidence pertaining to the murder of Li Shin: Gil Carter’s book with Li’s blood on it.

Yeah, I’ve seen it. It’s compelling evidence.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, which I’m hoping to use to clear my sister.

Well, that it could if you could get your hands on it.

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What do you mean, that’s not the whole story?

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What the hell does that mean, Sloan, half right?

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It means that Jude is Nicole’s baby. But not yours.

Not mine?

He’s Eric’s. Eric is the biological father.

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There’s more to it. There’s more than you know– [door closes]

Nicole, are you in there? I got some takeout, Brady burgers and– Eric. Sloan, what the hell?

Well, she came here to apologize. And now she’s telling Eric that there’s more to the story.

And your hand?

[sighs] It’s a little sore because I punched her in the jaw.

Oh, my God. Well, whatever the rest of the story is, I don’t want to hear it. What I do want is this woman out of my house and in a prison cell, so I am going to escort you to the station, Ms. Petersen.

I’m going to come with.

No, Eric, you will not! I am that little boy’s father. So I’m going to make sure that the lying bitch who kidnapped my son is taken to the authorities immediately. You go get some ice for Nicole’s hand, and I will take care of this.

Wait, Eric! I’m sorry, and I love you.

Bye, Sloan. [tense music]

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[sighs] Look, I’m sorry. I know how painful that had to be to see Jude, little baby Jude. [soft dramatic music]

Mostly, I am in pain for my son. He was in earlier.

How is he? Never mind. Don’t answer. He has to be going through hell, right?

Well, you know Eric. He’s trying to stay stoic, you know? But I think he’s channeling his grief into this search for Sloan. [Roman sighs] Damn it, Kate, I knew that woman was bad news from the minute she told me she didn’t like my chowder.

Oh, well, that is a Brady litmus test.

Never fails. I only hope that Sloan and anybody else who was involved in hurting my son gets what’s coming to them. [door opens]

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Oh, I am famished. What do I want? What do I want? Can you tell me about today’s specials?

Knuckle sandwich. How would that be?

Hmm. I’m assuming you mean pork knuckles, AKA Schweinshaxe, which I actually had once on a trip to Bavaria with my German cousin, Wolfgang. Third cousin, actually, but we were quite close. Um, I found it to be a little fatty and a little bit chewy, so I think I will go with an oldie but goodie… Brady’s famous chowder. What? Are we out of chowder today?

For you, we’re out of everything.

Excuse me?

I’m refusing you service, Leo.

Why? Is it because of the way I’m dressed? I know my pants are a little loud, but–

I wouldn’t serve you if you were wearing white tie and tails.

What? [scoffs]

We know, Leo.

Yeah, we know. My son told me everything.

Everything, as in–

Yeah, everything as in. Everything like you blackmailing Sloan to support your shopping sprees while all along knowing that the child that they were raising was Nicole’s. And to profit out of the misery of other people, my God, how pathetic is that, Leo? How damn pathetic is that? So that is why you are not welcome in this pub. [tense music] [door slams]

Damn it, Sloan! You told Eric and Nicole there was more to this story? Please tell me you weren’t about to blurt out the truth about that baby, that Eric’s the father.

You know, he deserves to know.

We had an ironclad deal, Sloan. I pay you a lot of money and you disappear forever. If you open your big mouth and tell anyone about that child’s paternity, I swear to God, I’m going to make your life a living hell!

But what good is money, EJ, whenever every knock at the door, every phone call could be the police? I wanted insurance. I thought maybe I could talk to Nicole and she would–

If you talk to her, what? She would say, “Oh, you know, no harm, no foul. “I know you kidnapped my son “and made me think he was dead for six months. “But now that he’s back in my arms, everything’s fine. Hey, can we be friends? Can I braid your hair?” [Sloan sighs]

I just thought if I talked to her face to face that she would understand why I did what I had to do. And I don’t know, she– [scoffs] She’d call off the dogs, you know? Tell the cops to back off.

Mm. And how did that go?

She punched me in the face and called the cops.

You’re lucky she didn’t kill you with her bare hands. Now you are going to do what you were supposed to do in the first place. Take the money and go. You are going to disappear forever. Do you understand me?

That was pretty intense with Sloan. I’m sorry.

This can’t be easy for you either. But I’ll be fine. Really. Once I know she’s paid for what she did to me.

Yeah, her and her friend, Melinda Trask. [suspenseful music]

Melinda? What are you talking about?

I ran into Rafe. Apparently, she tried to pass off some lie about what she did with Jude.

What lie?

She claimed that she really wasn’t involved. But I set him straight.

What do you mean, if I could get my hands on the book? You just said that you and Stefan went over. You have it.

Exactly, I have the book and no one else knows where it is.

Oh, my God, you’re saying–

I’m just trying to do what’s right for everybody that’s involved.

By blackmailing the police commissioner and hiding evidence? You think that’s right?

I’m just holding on to the book for safekeeping. We wouldn’t want anything to happen to it now, would we?

So this is your brilliant solution? I bed Melinda Trask and all of a sudden, the little black book becomes sufficient enough evidence after all?

Well, she did have a thing for you. And you will be highly motivated to make her happy.

OK, Kristen… [Kristen laughs] Have you forgotten why I’m doing this in the first place? That I need to get Gabi, my wife, the love of my life, out of prison?

Huh.

Huh, what?

Oh, well, all that passion for your wife, the love of your life, didn’t stop you from sleeping with Ava Vitali now, did it? Oh, I’m just saying. [suspenseful music]

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[tense music]

You look a bit shocked, brother.

Why wouldn’t I be? You come at me with some crazy accusation–

Oh, come on. You know well that this is the truth. [chuckles] I mean, it’s not crazy that you slept with Ava. I mean, she’s a very attractive woman. It’d be crazy if you did not sleep with her, I mean, given the fact that the two of you were in such close proximity for a while there. [suspenseful music]

How did you know?

I know all, brother. [silverware rattles on table]

How did you know?

Well, you’re more discreet. Ava, not so much.

Oh, damn it.

Listen, in her defense, she literally just spilled it out.

Mm.

I mean, I spoke with her about Li’s murder and hoping that she could help clear Gabi. And she literally just spilled it. About the two of you doing the dirty. [clicks tongue and chuckles] To put it delicately. [laughs] Oh, brother, come on. Looks like you’re wracked with so much guilt.

Oh, yeah.

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Hey, you’re human.

[takes deep breath] I’m going to make this abundantly clear. If you ever tell anyone about this–

Come on. I mean, who am I going to tell? [chuckles] You should be worried about Ava blurting to someone else. Because I’m sure if Gabi finds out, I’m guessing that there’s going to be hell to pay.

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[Stefan sniffles]

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So you expect me to let you off the hook in this horrifying kidnapping scheme? In exchange for protecting evidence that could potentially free my sister?

I don’t see what the problem is. After all, Sloan is the actual perpetrator of this crime.

But she didn’t act alone.

Well, who’s to say? I mean, even if I did happen to know something about it, and that’s a big if, the most you can do is charge me as an accessory. Besides, all is as it should be, isn’t it? Nicole’s beautiful, bouncing baby boy is back in the arms of his loving mother. And all is right in the world. So if you want your sister to have a chance at freedom with the help of that little black book, you will tell everyone, unequivocally and emphatically, that I was never anywhere near that baby.

Looks like he’s down for his afternoon nap.

He used to take a morning one too. [somber music] And now just one, actually. [Nicole chuckles] His bedtime is :.

Yeah, OK.

I used to rock him to sleep. [chuckling] You know, now, he self-soothes, as they say

You noticed. You know, Holly used to do the same thing. You know, Eric, if– if this is hard for you, being around Jude–

[sighs] Yeah, actually, it is. If it’s all right… maybe I should just catch up with EJ and make sure Sloan is taken care of.

Yeah. Yeah, you should do that.

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All you should really worry about right now is making up for lost time.

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With your son. [Nicole sighs]

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[Nicole sighs] [door closes]

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That is a very serious and insulting accusation, Mr. Roman Brady, to even suggest that I would stoop to blackmailing someone for my own personal gain.

Well, that is usually how blackmail works, Leo.

That is true, and that is one of the reasons I am so opposed to it. In fact, it’s one of the things I am most opposed to, including but not limited to racism, homophobia, and that “Grease” sequel, my God. But I will also have you know I have contributed to anti-blackmail causes. I joined a march against blackmail a few years ago. And I even have a “blackmail is a fungus against society” T-shirt to prove it. With the sleeves cut off.

Yeah, I bet.

And with that, I will be on my way.

You’re guilty. You’re not going to get away with this, Leo.

Get away with what? That baby was taken from his parents, which I had zip to do with. And then that baby was returned to his parents, which I also had zip to do with. But obviously, that is a very happy ending. And I will have you know, I did some research. , babies a year are switched in hospitals. Quite a staggering number. And unlike the happy ending of this baby switch story, most of those babies are never unswitched. How, again, did you hear that I was blackmailing your soon-to-be ex-daughter-in-law?

I told you I heard it from my son, and Eric heard it straight from the horse’s mouth.

And by horse, I assume you mean that lying liar of a baby thief who would probably say I stole the baby myself if she thought she could get away with it?

Did you?

Did I what?

Did you steal that baby? [Leo sighs]

Stop threatening me, Leo.

Well asking nicely hasn’t done the trick, has it? [suspenseful music] [sighs] Look, I know how much you love that kid. When you thought I had kidnapped him, you almost spilled everything to the cops. You risked prison to let them know I may have had a motive for kidnapping him. Thankfully for both of us, it didn’t come to that. But since I know how far you are willing to go for the sake of Jude, I know you’re willing to pay me whatever it takes to keep my mouth shut. Am I right? Of course not! What would I do with a baby? Besides dress it in some cute outfits and try to be a better parent to it than my mother was to me, which is a very low bar, because that woman was a narcissistic lunatic who wished I’d never been born? Look, we cannot believe a word that Sloan Petersen says. Obviously, she would do anything to protect herself. [door opens]

EJ? [tense music] EJ. Oh, my God, what happened? [Stefan sighs]

Listen up, sis. I love my wife. [soft suspenseful music] And my only concern right now is getting her out of prison.

Right, that’s why I was suggesting that you–

Enough. I’m not going to repeat this. We’re never going to talk about this again. But what happened with Ava– what happened with that woman was a mistake. And I’m never going to do it again with anyone. Gabi is my wife, my soul mate, and I love her with my whole heart, my whole being.

Mm.

I will never betray her again.

So what you’re saying is that you won’t sleep with Melinda?

No, I will not. So we’re going to have to come up with another way to get Gabi out of prison.

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[Kristen sighs]

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Aw, don’t look so glum, chum. You are getting everything that you want. I mean, I assume that you truly hate your sister being stuck in that prison.

All right, stop talking about my sister. [tense music] And I never said I wasn’t arresting you.

Oh, oh, you still want to do this?

OK, fine, go ahead. Arrest me. I will go quietly, commissioner. But I just hope that Gabi doesn’t mind that you were so concerned with bringing me to justice that you couldn’t get any for her.

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[Rafe sighs]

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Give me the evidence when I need it?

Yep, I will, along with a little immunity for myself. That is the deal, Commish.

All right, I know what the deal is. [Melinda laughs] [tense music] So you better keep your word. My sister continues to serve time for a murder that she didn’t commit. I am going to find a way to lock you up in that jail. And I’m going to throw away the key.

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Look, we both know that Sloan Petersen, AKA the baby thief with a heart of stone, would think nothing about sullying the good name of Lady Whistleblower. And without anyone to corroborate her claims, obviously, this is just a scurrilous rumor. Yes? No? You two are wonderful conversationalists, I have to say.

Leo, we don’t converse with you because you generally don’t make a hell of a lot of sense. So not responding to your BS is pretty much my default.

Mm, mine too. But I got to say, you little creep, you better hope they don’t find Sloan. Because she will definitely drag you down with her.

First of all, the name-calling, it’s uncalled for. And second, I will not be dragged down by the likes of Sloan Petersen or anyone else for that matter. But if I do happen to fall down, in the words of the wise Confucius, “our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Another favorite quote, this one attributable to none other than yours truly, which I am making up on the spot, so bear with me– [Leo sighs] “Be kind to Lady W for, despite her transgressions, “which were the result of having had, “as I mentioned earlier, a horrible mother, “who made me feel unseen, unheard, “altogether invisible… “much like the character in the song ‘Cellophane Man’ “from ‘Chicago The Musical,’ well, despite all that, “the lady does mean well and in fact, has a heart as big as all outdoors.” [somber music]

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[door closes]

Oh, my precious boy. [somber music]

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Ever since you were born, my heart ached for you. [sighs] Missing you so much. And I dreamt about you almost every night. And in that dream– [chuckles softly] you would look at me with those big beautiful eyes. And it was–it was like I knew somehow as…

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Somehow, I had this sense that you weren’t gone.

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Nicole. Oh, my God.

I’m sorry, EJ. I’m–I’m so sorry.

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[Nicole sighs]

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[Nicole sighs]

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Because… well, because… you were very much alive… in my heart and in my soul. [sniffles] Oh, my precious boy, I am so glad to have you back. [sighs] [sniffles]

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[tense music] And Mommy is going to make sure that Sloan pays for taking you away from me. [EJ groaning]

What happened? Where’s Sloan?

I was taking her to the car, and then she– she hit me over the head with that. I think she got away.

Maybe I can still catch her.

I think she went that way.

Hey, you’re going to be OK?

I’m fine. Go, go, go. [groans]

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Thank you.

Don’t thank me. Just get the hell out of here, and don’t ever darken my doorstep again.

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

[scoffing] I’m under arrest? What the hell?

I just spoke with Eric. That got your attention, didn’t it? You lied to me, Melinda. You lied to me about the kidnapping of Nicole’s baby and Jude’s so-called adoption when the truth is you were into this up to your neck!

[tense music]

OK, what I’ve been thinking is there must be a part of this baby switch story that isn’t public knowledge.

Meaning what?

Meaning why did you pay me off to not tell people, not even your own wife, that you had a kid? Doesn’t make any sense. And why wouldn’t you want your own son back the minute you found out the truth about him?

I wouldn’t expect a plebeian like yourself to understand my reasoning.

[Leo scoffs] Especially one as inebriated as you were.

[scoffs] Well, I’m stone cold sober now. And all those new zeros are still sitting in my new bank account.

[inhales deeply] So there must be a method to your mishegoss that even a journalistically-savvy fellow like myself isn’t quite cluing into.

[suspenseful music] So what is it, Daddy DiMera? Why did you make me rich? Well, given inflation, interest rates, back taxes I owe, student loans, more like comfortably getting by–wait. What was the question again?

Ugh.

Oh, yeah. Why did you pay me all that money just to keep you from your own son?

Oh, now we’re really getting down to brass tacks, aren’t we? All this endless drivel about how you’re risking your freedom and you can’t live with yourself and you had to come here and explain and apologize, it’s just another lie. You don’t want to live on the run. And you think I’m stupid enough to buy your BS so you can avoid it? But lucky for you, you don’t have to disappear. That’s what Statesville is for. And I’m sure they will be thrilled to welcome you for an extended stay.

[scoffs] You hypocrite.

Oh, really? Call me what you want, but I’m calling the cops!

[tense music]

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+- What the hell are you doing here?

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

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[sighs] So what does this place have? Hot dogs? Chicken wings? Can I at least get a glass of wine?

We’re here to talk, Kristen.

What, we couldn’t have talked in the mansion in one of the rooms?

No, not with EJ there doting over his new bundle of joy.

All right, so what is going on? What is so urgent that you had to subject me to this low-class little Eatery?

Well, I went and paid a visit to my old friend, Melinda Trask. And since she has slithered her way back into the DA’s office, I thought that maybe, just maybe, she would be able to help me reopen Gabi’s case.

Mm?

Not so much. Totally screwed me.

[soft dramatic music]

[scoffs] Up to my neck, huh? Is that formal police jargon? Because the last time I checked, that wasn’t grounds for an arrest.

OK, then how about this? You told me that you weren’t directly involved in giving Sloan and Eric Nicole’s baby, but Eric just told me that you were the one that handed him off to them. Burning question is ow did you get little Jude in the first place?

OK, whatever legal action I took on behalf of my client, Ms. Petersen, obviously falls under client-attorney privilege, which I assume you’re familiar with that term.

How about you enlighten me on the way downtown, where you will be booked for kidnapping?

[tense music]

Hmm, since when do you care where money in your pocket came from or why it’s there?

[inhales deeply] Well, let’s just say I’ve heard stories about suitcases full of cash that mysteriously find their way into your possession. Lady Whistleblower knows all.

Fine, here’s the truth.

I’ll be the judge of that.

Do you want to hear it or not?

Better make it good. I have a very low boredom point.

Well, I don’t think you’ll be bored by this since it’s, well, quite poignant.

I’ll also be the judge of that.

I didn’t want Nicole to learn that there was a possibility that this baby was our son before we were absolutely certain. After everything she suffered, the last thing I wanted was to get her hopes up only to have them cruelly dashed yet again. That is why I paid you off, so I could have more time to make sure that when this baby was returned to Nicole’s arms, she would never have to give him up again. Poignant enough for you?

[intense music]

Can somebody please answer me and tell me what she’s doing here?

She showed up out of nowhere, wanting to make some kind of truce and I told her to go to hell. And I also told her that I’m going to call the cops, which I’m going to do right now.

No, stop.

[phone beeps]

[phone line trilling]

Rafe, it’s Nicole. Sloan Petersen is at my house. You need to get here right away and arrest her.

[somber music]

[Roman exhales deeply]

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[chuckles] Jude, Roman, Brady.

[laughs] It does have a nice ring to it, yeah, yeah.

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Would you like to hold your namesake?

Oh, you bet I would, yes. Nothing would make me happier.

Aw.

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[Eric sighs]

[chuckling] Oh, my God. Oh. Hey, Jude. You know what? Getting to think I was never going to meet this little guy and they had me a little worried, you know? Because, you know, when Rex told me he didn’t want me to meet Victoria, turns out she wasn’t his kid. But that is not the case with Jude. I know he is your baby and my grandson, right, Jude?

[sighs]

And I thought bartenders were supposed to be good listeners.

What?

I have been calling your name for two whole minutes.

Oh, Kate, I’m so sorry. I guess my head is elsewhere.

Where is it?

Well, EJ was just in here picking up lunch.

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He had baby Jude with him, that sweet little guy who was my grandson.

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So it was all for Nicole’s benefit? That’s why you paid me off?

Do you doubt my love for my wife?

[suspenseful music]

Well, I’m kind of doubting your love for your son. ‘Cause even if you were trying to protect Nicole, why not just ask me to keep the truth to myself?

Oh, well, the answer to that is quite simple. You have a tendency to blurt, and so I thought it was wise to offer you a financial incentive to keep quiet. And don’t worry, I won’t be asking for that incentive to, uh, come back to me. Consider it a token of goodwill, OK?

Yeah. You’re just bursting at the seams with goodwill, aren’t you?

Mm.

Surprised you’re not one of those Salvation Army bell ringers.

[EJ laughs]

[Leo chuckles]

You know what? I might just sign up for that. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to take my son to go and see my wife.

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Don’t you dare move an inch.

I just left Rafe a voicemail. He should be here as soon as he hears it.

Yeah, and you’re going to finally pay for what you did to her and to me.

I am already paying for what I’ve done! There is no punishment that could be worse than losing you, Eric.

[dramatic music] Or that little boy that made us a family. You once said to me that your faith in God is still informing everything that you do and how important forgiveness was. Listen to me. You quoted a passage from the Bible. I committed it to memory. “If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them. If they repent, forgive them.” You even went on further to explain how forgiveness is a matter of the heart, how… it’s the practice of seeing the other person for what they are.

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So you basically handed Trask a smoking gun?

Right. She gave me this whole song and dance about how it’s not enough evidence, about how we need even more evidence to reopen the case.

More evidence than Li’s blood on Gil Carter’s book?

And what do they want? A signed confession from Gil from beyond the grave?

Damn. Why is this woman fighting this? I mean, she dated Li, right?

Right.

I mean, you’d think that she would want justice for him.

You have the right to remain silent.

I wouldn’t do that if I were you.

You have the right to an attorney.

I am warning you.

You are a criminal, Ms. Trask! You are complicit in the kidnapping of a newborn baby, which is not only illegal, but caused a great deal of misery. And for that, you will be punished.

Even if it’s at your sister’s expense?

I understand that it is impossible for you both to forgive me now. I–I can’t even forgive myself. I think the only thing that’s really getting me through, at least somewhat, is knowing that I did what I did out of love.

Out of love?

[somber music] Out of love, you let me fall in love with the child that doesn’t even belong to me?

I did. I–I hoped–

[scoffs] Foolishly, in retrospect, that no one would ever find that out.

Yeah, it was foolish! It was cruel! It was deluded.

But you don’t understand. That’s–that’s not the whole story.

[suspenseful music]

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Why is Trask playing hardball? And how do we get that wretched woman to reopen Gabi’s case?

Well, Kristen, since this is not just about me getting Gabi out of prison, but it’s also about you securing that CEO position you so highly coveted–

Oh, right, right, yeah. I’m thinking. I’m thinking.

[suspenseful music]

[Kristen sighs]

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Yes. I got it.

That was fast.

Well–

[clears throat] This isn’t about getting more evidence, which will be tricky.

[chuckles] Obviously, damn near impossible at this point.

OK, so if this isn’t about getting more evidence, then what?

Well, didn’t Melinda have a, uh… crush on you once upon a time?

[chuckles] Yeah. So?

Mm. So you… rekindle that, uh, attraction with her.

What exactly are you saying?

What I am saying–

[chuckles] Oh, my God. What I am saying is that you get Melinda to think that you are a man with needs since your wife is unavailable.

Oh, my God.

[sighs] You want me to seduce Melinda Trask?

Ah, by George, he’s got it.

[suspenseful music]

What does stealing Nicole’s baby have to do with my sister?

Oh, come on, Commissioner. Isn’t it rather obvious? As I tried to tell you yesterday, Stefan DiMera came to see me. And he directed me toward some evidence pertaining to the murder of Li Shin: Gil Carter’s book with Li’s blood on it.

Yeah, I’ve seen it. It’s compelling evidence.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, which I’m hoping to use to clear my sister.

Well, that it could if you could get your hands on it.

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What do you mean, that’s not the whole story?

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What the hell does that mean, Sloan, half right?

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It means that Jude is Nicole’s baby. But not yours.

Not mine?

He’s Eric’s. Eric is the biological father.

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There’s more to it. There’s more than you know–

[door closes]

Nicole, are you in there? I got some takeout, Brady burgers and– Eric. Sloan, what the hell?

Well, she came here to apologize. And now she’s telling Eric that there’s more to the story.

And your hand?

[sighs] It’s a little sore because I punched her in the jaw.

Oh, my God. Well, whatever the rest of the story is, I don’t want to hear it. What I do want is this woman out of my house and in a prison cell, so I am going to escort you to the station, Ms. Petersen.

I’m going to come with.

No, Eric, you will not! I am that little boy’s father. So I’m going to make sure that the lying bitch who kidnapped my son is taken to the authorities immediately. You go get some ice for Nicole’s hand, and I will take care of this.

Wait, Eric! I’m sorry, and I love you.

Bye, Sloan.

[tense music]

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[sighs] Look, I’m sorry. I know how painful that had to be to see Jude, little baby Jude.

[soft dramatic music]

Mostly, I am in pain for my son. He was in earlier.

How is he? Never mind. Don’t answer. He has to be going through hell, right?

Well, you know Eric. He’s trying to stay stoic, you know? But I think he’s channeling his grief into this search for Sloan.

[Roman sighs] Damn it, Kate, I knew that woman was bad news from the minute she told me she didn’t like my chowder.

Oh, well, that is a Brady litmus test.

Never fails. I only hope that Sloan and anybody else who was involved in hurting my son gets what’s coming to them.

[door opens]

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Oh, I am famished. What do I want? What do I want? Can you tell me about today’s specials?

Knuckle sandwich. How would that be?

Hmm. I’m assuming you mean pork knuckles, AKA Schweinshaxe, which I actually had once on a trip to Bavaria with my German cousin, Wolfgang. Third cousin, actually, but we were quite close. Um, I found it to be a little fatty and a little bit chewy, so I think I will go with an oldie but goodie… Brady’s famous chowder. What? Are we out of chowder today?

For you, we’re out of everything.

Excuse me?

I’m refusing you service, Leo.

Why? Is it because of the way I’m dressed? I know my pants are a little loud, but–

I wouldn’t serve you if you were wearing white tie and tails.

What?

[scoffs]

We know, Leo.

Yeah, we know. My son told me everything.

Everything, as in–

Yeah, everything as in. Everything like you blackmailing Sloan to support your shopping sprees while all along knowing that the child that they were raising was Nicole’s. And to profit out of the misery of other people, my God, how pathetic is that, Leo? How damn pathetic is that? So that is why you are not welcome in this pub.

[tense music]

[door slams]

Damn it, Sloan! You told Eric and Nicole there was more to this story? Please tell me you weren’t about to blurt out the truth about that baby, that Eric’s the father.

You know, he deserves to know.

We had an ironclad deal, Sloan. I pay you a lot of money and you disappear forever. If you open your big mouth and tell anyone about that child’s paternity, I swear to God, I’m going to make your life a living hell!

But what good is money, EJ, whenever every knock at the door, every phone call could be the police? I wanted insurance. I thought maybe I could talk to Nicole and she would–

If you talk to her, what? She would say, “Oh, you know, no harm, no foul. “I know you kidnapped my son “and made me think he was dead for six months. “But now that he’s back in my arms, everything’s fine. Hey, can we be friends? Can I braid your hair?”

[Sloan sighs]

I just thought if I talked to her face to face that she would understand why I did what I had to do. And I don’t know, she–

[scoffs] She’d call off the dogs, you know? Tell the cops to back off.

Mm. And how did that go?

She punched me in the face and called the cops.

You’re lucky she didn’t kill you with her bare hands. Now you are going to do what you were supposed to do in the first place. Take the money and go. You are going to disappear forever. Do you understand me?

That was pretty intense with Sloan. I’m sorry.

This can’t be easy for you either. But I’ll be fine. Really. Once I know she’s paid for what she did to me.

Yeah, her and her friend, Melinda Trask.

[suspenseful music]

Melinda? What are you talking about?

I ran into Rafe. Apparently, she tried to pass off some lie about what she did with Jude.

What lie?

She claimed that she really wasn’t involved. But I set him straight.

What do you mean, if I could get my hands on the book? You just said that you and Stefan went over. You have it.

Exactly, I have the book and no one else knows where it is.

Oh, my God, you’re saying–

I’m just trying to do what’s right for everybody that’s involved.

By blackmailing the police commissioner and hiding evidence? You think that’s right?

I’m just holding on to the book for safekeeping. We wouldn’t want anything to happen to it now, would we?

So this is your brilliant solution? I bed Melinda Trask and all of a sudden, the little black book becomes sufficient enough evidence after all?

Well, she did have a thing for you. And you will be highly motivated to make her happy.

OK, Kristen…

[Kristen laughs] Have you forgotten why I’m doing this in the first place? That I need to get Gabi, my wife, the love of my life, out of prison?

Huh.

Huh, what?

Oh, well, all that passion for your wife, the love of your life, didn’t stop you from sleeping with Ava Vitali now, did it? Oh, I’m just saying.

[suspenseful music]

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[tense music]

You look a bit shocked, brother.

Why wouldn’t I be? You come at me with some crazy accusation–

Oh, come on. You know well that this is the truth.

[chuckles] I mean, it’s not crazy that you slept with Ava. I mean, she’s a very attractive woman. It’d be crazy if you did not sleep with her, I mean, given the fact that the two of you were in such close proximity for a while there.

[suspenseful music]

How did you know?

I know all, brother.

[silverware rattles on table]

How did you know?

Well, you’re more discreet. Ava, not so much.

Oh, damn it.

Listen, in her defense, she literally just spilled it out.

Mm.

I mean, I spoke with her about Li’s murder and hoping that she could help clear Gabi. And she literally just spilled it. About the two of you doing the dirty.

[clicks tongue and chuckles] To put it delicately.

[laughs] Oh, brother, come on. Looks like you’re wracked with so much guilt.

Oh, yeah.

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Hey, you’re human.

[takes deep breath] I’m going to make this abundantly clear. If you ever tell anyone about this–

Come on. I mean, who am I going to tell?

[chuckles] You should be worried about Ava blurting to someone else. Because I’m sure if Gabi finds out, I’m guessing that there’s going to be hell to pay.

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[Stefan sniffles]

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So you expect me to let you off the hook in this horrifying kidnapping scheme? In exchange for protecting evidence that could potentially free my sister?

I don’t see what the problem is. After all, Sloan is the actual perpetrator of this crime.

But she didn’t act alone.

Well, who’s to say? I mean, even if I did happen to know something about it, and that’s a big if, the most you can do is charge me as an accessory. Besides, all is as it should be, isn’t it? Nicole’s beautiful, bouncing baby boy is back in the arms of his loving mother. And all is right in the world. So if you want your sister to have a chance at freedom with the help of that little black book, you will tell everyone, unequivocally and emphatically, that I was never anywhere near that baby.

Looks like he’s down for his afternoon nap.

He used to take a morning one too.

[somber music] And now just one, actually.

[Nicole chuckles] His bedtime is :.

Yeah, OK.

I used to rock him to sleep.

[chuckling] You know, now, he self-soothes, as they say

You noticed. You know, Holly used to do the same thing. You know, Eric, if– if this is hard for you, being around Jude–

[sighs] Yeah, actually, it is. If it’s all right… maybe I should just catch up with EJ and make sure Sloan is taken care of.

Yeah. Yeah, you should do that.

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All you should really worry about right now is making up for lost time.

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With your son.

[Nicole sighs]

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[Nicole sighs]

[door closes]

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That is a very serious and insulting accusation, Mr. Roman Brady, to even suggest that I would stoop to blackmailing someone for my own personal gain.

Well, that is usually how blackmail works, Leo.

That is true, and that is one of the reasons I am so opposed to it. In fact, it’s one of the things I am most opposed to, including but not limited to racism, homophobia, and that “Grease” sequel, my God. But I will also have you know I have contributed to anti-blackmail causes. I joined a march against blackmail a few years ago. And I even have a “blackmail is a fungus against society” T-shirt to prove it. With the sleeves cut off.

Yeah, I bet.

And with that, I will be on my way.

You’re guilty. You’re not going to get away with this, Leo.

Get away with what? That baby was taken from his parents, which I had zip to do with. And then that baby was returned to his parents, which I also had zip to do with. But obviously, that is a very happy ending. And I will have you know, I did some research. , babies a year are switched in hospitals. Quite a staggering number. And unlike the happy ending of this baby switch story, most of those babies are never unswitched. How, again, did you hear that I was blackmailing your soon-to-be ex-daughter-in-law?

I told you I heard it from my son, and Eric heard it straight from the horse’s mouth.

And by horse, I assume you mean that lying liar of a baby thief who would probably say I stole the baby myself if she thought she could get away with it?

Did you?

Did I what?

Did you steal that baby?

[Leo sighs]

Stop threatening me, Leo.

Well asking nicely hasn’t done the trick, has it?

[suspenseful music]

[sighs] Look, I know how much you love that kid. When you thought I had kidnapped him, you almost spilled everything to the cops. You risked prison to let them know I may have had a motive for kidnapping him. Thankfully for both of us, it didn’t come to that. But since I know how far you are willing to go for the sake of Jude, I know you’re willing to pay me whatever it takes to keep my mouth shut. Am I right? Of course not! What would I do with a baby? Besides dress it in some cute outfits and try to be a better parent to it than my mother was to me, which is a very low bar, because that woman was a narcissistic lunatic who wished I’d never been born? Look, we cannot believe a word that Sloan Petersen says. Obviously, she would do anything to protect herself.

[door opens]

EJ?

[tense music] EJ. Oh, my God, what happened?

[Stefan sighs]

Listen up, sis. I love my wife.

[soft suspenseful music] And my only concern right now is getting her out of prison.

Right, that’s why I was suggesting that you–

Enough. I’m not going to repeat this. We’re never going to talk about this again. But what happened with Ava– what happened with that woman was a mistake. And I’m never going to do it again with anyone. Gabi is my wife, my soul mate, and I love her with my whole heart, my whole being.

Mm.

I will never betray her again.

So what you’re saying is that you won’t sleep with Melinda?

No, I will not. So we’re going to have to come up with another way to get Gabi out of prison.

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[Kristen sighs]

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Aw, don’t look so glum, chum. You are getting everything that you want. I mean, I assume that you truly hate your sister being stuck in that prison.

All right, stop talking about my sister.

[tense music] And I never said I wasn’t arresting you.

Oh, oh, you still want to do this?

OK, fine, go ahead. Arrest me. I will go quietly, commissioner. But I just hope that Gabi doesn’t mind that you were so concerned with bringing me to justice that you couldn’t get any for her.

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[Rafe sighs]

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Give me the evidence when I need it?

Yep, I will, along with a little immunity for myself. That is the deal, Commish.

All right, I know what the deal is.

[Melinda laughs]

[tense music] So you better keep your word. My sister continues to serve time for a murder that she didn’t commit. I am going to find a way to lock you up in that jail. And I’m going to throw away the key.

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Look, we both know that Sloan Petersen, AKA the baby thief with a heart of stone, would think nothing about sullying the good name of Lady Whistleblower. And without anyone to corroborate her claims, obviously, this is just a scurrilous rumor. Yes? No? You two are wonderful conversationalists, I have to say.

Leo, we don’t converse with you because you generally don’t make a hell of a lot of sense. So not responding to your BS is pretty much my default.

Mm, mine too. But I got to say, you little creep, you better hope they don’t find Sloan. Because she will definitely drag you down with her.

First of all, the name-calling, it’s uncalled for. And second, I will not be dragged down by the likes of Sloan Petersen or anyone else for that matter. But if I do happen to fall down, in the words of the wise Confucius, “our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” Another favorite quote, this one attributable to none other than yours truly, which I am making up on the spot, so bear with me–

[Leo sighs] “Be kind to Lady W for, despite her transgressions, “which were the result of having had, “as I mentioned earlier, a horrible mother, “who made me feel unseen, unheard, “altogether invisible… “much like the character in the song ‘Cellophane Man’ “from ‘Chicago The Musical,’ well, despite all that, “the lady does mean well and in fact, has a heart as big as all outdoors.”

[somber music]

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[door closes]

Oh, my precious boy.

[somber music]

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Ever since you were born, my heart ached for you.

[sighs] Missing you so much. And I dreamt about you almost every night. And in that dream–

[chuckles softly] you would look at me with those big beautiful eyes. And it was–it was like I knew somehow as…

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Somehow, I had this sense that you weren’t gone.

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Nicole. Oh, my God.

I’m sorry, EJ. I’m–I’m so sorry.

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[Nicole sighs]

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[Nicole sighs]

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Because… well, because… you were very much alive… in my heart and in my soul.

[sniffles] Oh, my precious boy, I am so glad to have you back.

[sighs]

[sniffles]

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[tense music] And Mommy is going to make sure that Sloan pays for taking you away from me.

[EJ groaning]

What happened? Where’s Sloan?

I was taking her to the car, and then she– she hit me over the head with that. I think she got away.

Maybe I can still catch her.

I think she went that way.

Hey, you’re going to be OK?

I’m fine. Go, go, go.

[groans]

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Thank you.

Don’t thank me. Just get the hell out of here, and don’t ever darken my doorstep again.

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