Days of Our Lives Transcript
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Mrs. Kendall said our grades for our group project would be posted by 5:00 p.m. Are you sure they’re not up yet?
I’m sure.
Well, hit Refresh.
Yeah, that’s what I’ve been doing.
Hit it again.
OK.
It’s up.
Well, well, well, would you look at that?
We got an A?
We got an A. [laughter]
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[sighs] [sighs] JJ.
Hey, Julie.
Well, darling, I don’t know whether to hug you or give you a spanking.
For missing Doug’s memorial.
No, sweetheart, no. Doug would have understood you needed to find out more about your sister.
Then why are you upset with me?
Because you went away with that nightmare, Gabi Hernandez.
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Mmm, huele delicioso.
Ooh, Rafe, I can tell by the smell coming from this kitchen that you finally figured out how to make your tía’s mole.
Mm, oh, please, my big brother doesn’t have the first clue how to make a good mole.
Prima, you’re back. [laughs] Wait, how was your trip? Did you find that dead girl’s body or what?
I hope your spirit can find peace.
I wish we could have brought your body home, but– [leaves rustling] Abby?
[soft orchestration] announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, so are the “Days of Our Lives.”
Oh, no.
“Oh, no”? Wow, that’s not really the reaction I was hoping for after kissing you.
I’m sorry. I have to go.
You have to go? What? Where?
Well, all the stores close at 7:00. I still have a ton of Christmas shopping to get done.
No, I can take one person off your list. I don’t need a present.
[festive music] Mm. Maybe just a few more of those.
OK, you can get all the kisses you want, mister, but later. And just so you know, you are getting a real present.
Mm.
And I know it’s better to give than to receive. But I hope you know I do expect to receive since my birthday is on–
Christmas Eve. I know. Don’t worry. You’re definitely getting two presents, which I’ve already bought, and I can’t wait until Christmas to give them both to you.
I can’t wait either, not just for my gifts but for our first Christmas together as boyfriend and girlfriend.
That’s why, for me, it will be the best Christmas ever.
Me too.
[soft music] OK, well, I better get to my Christmas shopping.
OK, see ya.
Bye.
So this guy Clyde is now in a coma.
Mm-hmm. Chad asked him what he did with Abigail’s body. Then Cat’s mother walked in and shot him.
Wow, talk about bad timing. She wouldn’t even let him answer that one question?
She wasn’t thinking straight, obviously. I mean, my God, Clyde was keeping her prisoner for months. Ese hijo de puta held me hostage for less than an hour, and I was ready to shoot him myself.
Wait, what? You were held hostage? How could you leave that part out?
[sighs] JJ and I were searching Clyde’s apartment when he came home and caught us.
Well, I’m guessing he wasn’t happy to see you.
He grabbed me and held me at gunpoint.
Dios mío, you must have been terrified.
Kind of.
But I don’t get it. Why wouldn’t he point his gun at JJ?
Because he knew JJ wouldn’t do anything to put me in jeopardy.
Oh. So from what you’re telling me, this JJ guy really cares about you, just like you do about him.
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Look, I know you’re not a fan of Gabi’s, but she went above and beyond for Chad and me. She was determined to help find my sister, even risked her life when Clyde took her hostage.
You remind me of my darling husband. He saw the good side of everybody. That’s admirable. Just don’t ask me to tell you about the time Gabi threw me down a staircase, hoping to break my neck.
OK, I won’t do that.
OK. Let’s change the subject. Your mother told me you weren’t able to find your sister’s body.
We didn’t.
I’m so sorry.
But I think your family found a wonderful way to honor her memory.
Cat.
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to startle you. I–I ran into Jack and Jennifer in the square, and they said I could find you here.
Right. Yeah. We just–we just had a little impromptu memorial for– for Abby. Since we couldn’t recover her body, we buried some mementos in her honor.
I’m–I’m glad you were able to finally find a way to lay her to rest. From what everyone says about your wife, she was an amazing woman.
I know I’m intruding. I’m gonna leave you to this.
Just wait.
I’m glad you’re here.
Yeah, actually, I wanted to ask if you had any news about your mother.
Oh, no. No news yet. They’re still holding her up in Vancouver. But I did get to see my brother Aaron and my little sister, Felicity, as myself this time. It was hard for Felicity to accept that it was actually me. When she finally did, it was great. I missed her a lot.
Good, well, I’m–I’m glad you got to spend some time with your family.
Thank you. I also saw Mark, my other brother, who tried to kill you.
Hey, man.
Hey.
I wasn’t expecting to see you tonight.
Oh, yeah, I hope it’s fine that I just showed up.
Yeah. Yeah, of course. You saw the grades for our group project were posted, right?
No. What? I completely forgot.
We got an A.
Are you serious?
Yeah.
That means you passed the class.
Wow. That is a relief. Dude, with everything going on, I was going to be screwed until you guys helped me. Thank you. Thank you. You saved me.
It’s fine, man. I’m happy to do it. And also, Holly’s really the one you should be thanking.
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Hello, Holly.
Hi.
I would guess somebody with your name must love this time of year.
I was actually born on Christmas Eve, which is why my mom named me Holly.
That’s a little on the nose, but it makes sense. Doing some Christmas shopping, I see.
Just getting started, unfortunately. How about you?
Actually, since I have been a very good boy this year– also a bit naughty, I admit, but I was so guilt-ridden over said naughtiness that I think Santa would go easy on me for at least being self-aware enough to know when I was being selfish, two-faced, and altogether horrible, which is attributable to my having had the meanest mother on God’s green Earth that these are all for yours truly.
You’re kidding.
No, sadly, I’m not. I have some friends, but they aren’t exactly the kind of friends you exchange gifts with, more like the friends that you might get a Christmas card from, but probably not.
Well, that’s too bad.
That’s OK. I’m working on being a better person, so maybe I will acquire some gift-exchange kind of friends by next Christmas.
Hope so.
So who are you shopping for?
Basically, my entire family. But this one’s for Tate. It’s our first Christmas together, so I just want it to be really special.
Look, just because JJ and I were on that mission together does not mean I have feelings for the guy, OK?
Mm-hmm.
What’s with that look?
Oh, come on. I don’t think it’s a leap to say that you probably wouldn’t risk your life to find the sister of someone that you didn’t care about.
[chuckles] Look, this is not about JJ, Javi. This is about Clyde Weston. That guy made my life a living hell when I was in prison.
You expect me to believe that this JJ guy had nothing to do with you dropping everything to freeze your butt off in Canada in December?
That’s exactly what I expect you to believe. And why are you giving me a hard time about this? What is it to you how I feel about JJ Deveraux one way or another?
I’m just looking out for you, prima. And I can tell by the way that you talk about this guy that he’s more than a travel buddy. And I need a little history here. How long have you guys known each other? Were you guys ever friends?
You won’t stop, will you?
Or better question, were you ever more than friends?
[scoffs]
[chuckles] And I sense by your silence and the way that your eyes refuse to meet mine, that I might be onto something.
Fine. Yes. You’re onto something. JJ and I were more than friends once, OK?
Mm-hmm.
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[sighs]
[chuckles]
My mom and dad are beyond grateful, Julie. Using that time capsule box to honor Abigail, it meant so much to them.
Oh, darling, I’m sure that’s what Grandma Alice wanted. She put in it things that would honor the Horton heritage and history, her little keepsakes, and– and now it has Abby’s in there too.
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So many wonderful things inside.
Including my grandmother’s diamond necklace, which has been stolen, God only knows by who.
Wow, I am good, huh? I mean, did I not call it? I knew you had to be hot for the guy.
Oh, yeah. Great job, Columbo, except you got it all wrong. I do not have the hots for the guy. Yes, JJ and I dated once. We broke up, like, a million years ago.
So did Bennifer, and look at them now. And we all know there’s nothing like a little adventure to, you know, rekindle a romance. I mean, the two of you traveled to a distant land together. There was gunplay. Your lives were at risk. The adrenaline was flowing. And then mm. I can just picture how those sparks flew.
Oh, well, I am sorry to disappoint you, Javi, but there were no flying sparks. In fact, JJ and I barely spent any time alone in our hotel room.
Excuse me? Hotel room, as in singular? As in one bed?
We checked in as Mr. and Mrs. Chad DiMera. We couldn’t exactly get two rooms.
Oh, so you were role playing.
To fool Clyde, yeah. Keep up, Javi. Ugh!
OK, wait, you still didn’t answer my question.
Which question was that?
About your sleeping arrangements while you were trying to fool Clyde.
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We did share a bed together.
Mm-hmm.
To sleep, just to sleep.
And the plot thickens.
We each stayed on our own sides. Nothing happened between us.
But you sure wanted it to, didn’t you?
[sighs]
Doug, come in. Come in. There’s someone you should meet.
Hey, Julie.
Unless you guys have already met?
No, we haven’t.
OK, this is JJ. He is Jack and Jennifer’s son, Abigail’s brother. And this is my husband’s grandson and namesake, Doug.
Yeah. Well, my–my mom told me you came to town. It’s good to meet you.
Ah, you too.
Yeah. Look, I’m gonna be in Salem for a little while longer. Since you’re new to it, if you want, I could show you around.
That’s really nice of you. Yeah, I’d like that.
All right, great. Well, we could do it now if you have the time.
Nothing but.
All right, then you’re on. But first, I want to hear more about the stolen necklace.
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So you got Ate-Tay a resent-pay?
Sorry?
I’m being discreet. It’s Pig Latin.
Oh. Ight-ray, ot-it-gay.
Oh, you speak the dying language.
No, but my mom used to speak it all the time to be cute. It’s super annoying.
Oh, it is super annoying if it’s overused. Hey, if you like, I can hold on to the gift you got for your secret boyfriend till good King Wenceslas looks down on the Feast of Stephen.
[chuckles] Thanks, Leo, but that won’t be necessary because Tate and I aren’t a secret anymore.
Oh, no? You’ve come out of the closet?
Yeah, I guess you could say that.
How am I the last to know this?
Well, it’s not like we made a big announcement or anything. Basically, Tate and I had been sneaking around this entire summer, seeing each other, and then we broke up, and then he started dating this girl named Sophia. So obviously, I thought it was done between us. But then–
But then what?
Then it just became clear to her that Tate was still hung up on me.
How so?
Well, Tate, he kind of– he–well, he kind of, like, said my name while they were…hanging out. I don’t know. It just came out.
It just came out? Wait, are you saying that Tate called out your name while the two of them were in flagrante?
Oh, my God. How did you know?
I didn’t. That was just a guess because the same thing happened to me– well, a version of that where somebody yelled out, “God, I wish you were Justin Theroux,” right in the middle of… you know. Anyway, it’s one of the reasons I still have trust issues. Oh, God, poor Sophia.
Yeah, poor Sophia. It’s obviously really awful. And she didn’t deserve it, no matter what. And I know Tate felt bad about it, so…
I’m sure.
Anyway, Tate and I are back together now. So that’s really great.
Holly, that is really great. I’m so happy for you. Just make sure you enjoy it while it lasts.
Dude, Holly did most all of the work on our project. She–she found all the right books. She knew how to cite all the sources. Honestly, if it wasn’t for her, I don’t think we would have finished.
Wow. Your girlfriend’s a lifesaver.
Yes, she is. And yeah, I’m just really glad that we’re back together, man.
Mm. Good. Good. I’m happy for you guys. [both chuckle]
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Hey, Tate?
Wow, you look very serious all the sudden.
Yeah. There’s something I have to tell you.
OK, Mark’s out of jail. Do I got to worry about him coming after me?
No, I promise, Chad. Mark’s never gonna try to hurt you again, ever. And I don’t know how long he’ll be out. Well, as you know, your brother wanted to lock him up and throw away the key, but because everything that Mark did happened in France, there’s not much that EJ can charge him with.
Well, except for switching the DNA test results that made us all think that you were Abigail.
Yes, that part.
Mark is gonna go to prison for that for 8 months. So I’m taking Felicity and Aaron up to Vancouver to see Mom. And that’s why I wanted to see you, ’cause I wanted to say goodbye.
OK. So then this is goodbye?
Yeah. I don’t really know what’s gonna happen with my mom, so I need to go up there to support her.
Yeah, no, I get it. And you’re taking Aaron and Felicity.
Yeah, because Mark won’t really be in the picture for a while, so someone’s got to take care of them. [chuckles]
Well, it sounds like you got a lot to deal with.
Yeah, yeah. But, you know, I’m–I’m happy about it too. After pretending to be a part of your family for so many months, I am really grateful to be able to be back with my family for a while.
You and all the questions.
Well, if you won’t answer, I will assume that you did want something to happen with JJ while you were sharing that one bed in that one hotel room.
Then you would assume wrong.
Oh, OK, well, am I at least right in assuming that this guy might be a little bit attractive?
He’s all right.
Let me see his picture.
Oh, come on.
Are you seriously gonna force me to scour social media?
[sighs] Fine. Maybe I have an old pic of him on my camera.
Scroll away, then.
Here.
“He’s all right.” Señor Deveraux is more than all right. I mean, look at that smile, ugh, those eyes. He’s totally hot. What’s the problem? What is stopping Gabriella from getting her groove back?
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So much to my disappointment, Ciara and Lucas believe my brother Steven stole my grandmother’s necklace.
Why would they think that?
Steven has a checkered past. And he had opportunity.
Yeah. Did you confront him about it?
I did not. They did. They ran into him in Horton Square, and he happened to be talking to Leo Stark. So of course, that convinced them that he must be the culprit.
Who’s Leo Stark?
Oh, he’s a…[chuckles] Self-proclaimed journalist and writer, actually, just a local ne’er-do-well.
Mm-hmm. He stole my sister’s jewelry a while back, tried to sell it.
Well–well, Steven said it was just a happenstance that–that he was talking to Leo. And of course, I– I want to believe him, but–
But why else would he be hanging out with Leo if he wasn’t trying to fence stolen goods?
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[chuckles] What do you mean, enjoy it while it lasts? Why wouldn’t Tate and I last?
Well, because most fairy tales don’t, Princess. I just mean that I’ve been there, done that, a recent example being, I met this amazing guy, Javi. We had this incredible connection, went on an amazing first date, wound up having amazing sex three times.
Oh, Leo, TMI.
I’m sorry. My point is that I was lulled into a sense of ignorant bliss by the fairy dust that seemed to be filling the air between us when in reality, it was all just an illusion.
What happened between you two?
Well, in a nutshell, I accused him of stealing my old identity of Lady Whistleblower to blog spoilers for “Body & Soul,” to which he took great offense, which was understandable because apparently, he did none of the above. And now we’re through. Oh, God, I hope the same thing doesn’t happen to you.
What I wanted to tell you is, I got to leave town for a little bit.
What are you talking about? Why?
I’m going to Vancouver with my sisters. I get to see my mom. I have no idea when I’ll be back, and it probably won’t be at least till after winter break. But I don’t know, I just– I wanted to tell you that I–I appreciate what a good friend you’ve been.
Thanks, man. You’ve been a really good friend too.
I would hope so.
[chuckles]
Anyway, without getting too sentimental… [clears throat] [chuckles] I’m really gonna miss you, bro.
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I’m really gonna miss you too, man. And I–I want you to know that I will be thinking a lot about you and your mom and just hoping things work out.
Thanks. I know I’ve said it before, but I actually am glad that you and Holly are back together. You guys are good for each other.
Yeah. Yeah. I think so.
And hey, we’ll talk all the time, OK? We’ll video chat, and I’ll just– I’ll see you when I get back.
All right, man, thanks. And happy Hanukkah.
Yeah, thanks. Merry Christmas, Tate.
See you, man.
So your advice is to not accuse Tate of being Lady Whistleblower. Got it.
OK, obviously, your situation is a little different. But look, as you know, I have been rooting for you and Tate from the very beginning.
Which I do know, Leo. Thank you.
But from my experience and from the insight into character and love that I have gleaned from being the head writer of a soap opera, I’m too keenly aware that when star-crossed lovers have their stars uncrossed and finally get together, that’s when the hard part starts.
The hard part?
Holly, I’m only warning you about this because I really like you. And as much as being naive and blissfully ignorant is usually more fun than being cynical and jaded, I don’t want you to be so blinded by the sunshine and rainbows that you don’t see the storm clouds up ahead, when the lightning bolt hits and fries your heart to a crisp.
Right. Well, I’ll try not to be.
You are a lovely person, Holly. You are beautiful and sweet and smart. Tate’s a really lucky guy.
I’m very lucky too.
And as you know, I really hope you guys make it.
Thanks.
Anyway, merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas, Leo. Bye.
Bye.
[sighs]
I think I’m gonna go for a walk, get a little air.
Oh, so I’ll show you around Salem tomorrow, then?
Sure. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just text me, and–and we’ll meet up. Julie will give you my number.
All right, well, till tomorrow, then.
Are you gonna be warm enough in that little jacket? Your grandfather’s overcoat and scarf are still right by the front door.
Thanks, Julie.
Julie, so… what are you gonna do about the necklace? Have you called the police?
[sighs] I haven’t.
JJ, it’s just a piece of jewelry. No matter how valuable the diamonds are in my grandmother’s necklace, I don’t think it’s worth turning my own brother over to the police. And besides, who knows where he is now anyway? And… he was my grandmother’s grandchild too. He is entitled to that necklace just as much as any of the rest of us are.
You know, JJ did mention something about getting together, I mean, now that we’re back in Salem.
You see? I knew it. It’s obvious he’s interested.
If he is, he’ll call.
What? It’s 2024, almost 2025. You know better than to wait for a guy to make a move. You want something, you go for it. You grab that JJ by his pretty little–
I get it. I get it. Yes, I could text him.
Great idea.
Javi.
Oh, you don’t have to thank me, cousin.
No. Give me my phone back right now. [sighs]
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Here’s your phone back.
Oh, no, what did you do? [sighs]
Look, I–I guess Steven would have a claim to the necklace, but that doesn’t give him the right to just take it.
I know. I know. I’m just making excuses for him. [phone beeps]
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I’m happy for you, Cat. After seeing your mother in Vancouver, it made me realize what you and your family have been through the past few months.
I’m glad that most–mostly, you all are OK.
Thank you for saying that, Chad, especially considering everything Mark and I put your family and you through.
I know you’ve heard it over and over and over again, but I’ll never not be sorry for everything that happened.
You did what you had to do. Clyde didn’t really give you another choice, did he?
Still… I wish I could take all of it back.
I guess this is it then, huh?
Wish I could say, see you around.
I doubt that’s gonna happen, so…
Yeah.
Bye.
I would stay here all night if I could.
[dramatic music] Just feels like you’re with me. If you were with me, though, you’d probably tell me to… go home before you catch pneumonia.
Well, wherever you are… I love you.
Good night.
[sighs] I hate what I did. I hate that I put you through hell after all you’ve already been through, after you lost your wife in that horrible way. So I–I really, genuinely want to do anything that I can to help lessen the pain that you feel now because–I don’t even know why I’m still say– saying all this. I–never mind.
Say what? Say it.
Because I still care about you, Chad.
Cat? You OK?
Hey. Yeah, yeah, I’m fine. OK, you all packed?
Yeah.
Let’s go get Felicity, and we’ll go to the airport. How about that? [both laugh]
[sighs] Damn it, Javi, I can’t believe you did that.
Well, consider it an early Christmas present.
OK, yeah, well, you’re obviously wrong about me and JJ. He’s not responding.
Don’t worry. Give it a minute. He will.
[sighs]
What’s that?
Just a work thing.
There’s no point in waiting around for his answer. He said, let’s get a drink, just like people say, you know, let’s get together. And then they never do. [phone beeps]
Well, never say never. It’s JJ, isn’t it?
It is.
What did he say?
“Sounds great. How about tonight?”
[sighs]
What was I thinking? These are terrible colors for me. But it would look great on Javi. [knock at door] Hello. Can I help you?
I hope you can. You’re Leo Stark?
Who’s asking?
Someone who needs help selling this.
[phone rings]
Hey, you.
Hey, Tate. You like blue, right?
Yeah, I do. Why?
No reason.
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Anything you get me, I’m sure I’m gonna love it.
Is everything OK?
Yeah. I just ran into Leo.
[chuckles] You’re not gonna let him pick out my present, I hope.
No, of course not. We just talked for a bit. He’s a really funny guy. Anyway, I’ll talk to you later, OK?
OK. Thanks for checking in. [knock at door] Sophia. Hi.
Tate, we need to talk. Can I come in?
[dramatic music]
Sure. What’s–what’s going on?
I’m pregnant.
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