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GH Transcript Friday, December 29, 2023

Posted on December 29, 2023February 26, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

merci beaucoup. Je reviens tout de suite. Okay. You said thank you, and she said, um, something right away. Hey, there we go. Very good. Yes. She said that she would be back right away. That’s very good, trina. Thank you. You’re picking it up already. Thank you. Wow, this place is incredible. This is one of your favorite spots? So, actually, I have never been to this restaurant before because I wanted to try a place that was new to both of us as part of our new beginning together. Mm, I love that. I love everything about paris so far, except tonight, considering that you have completely left me in the dark about what you have in store for us. So let’s hear it, cassadine. Oh, what, and spoil the surprise? No. No, no, no, no.

[ Monitor beeping ]

[ Door closes ] He’s asleep again. I should have been here when he woke up. How are his vitals? The same, dr. Robinson. He’s been in and out. Why don’t you speak to him? Let him know that you’re here. Okay. Kevin, honey? It’s me. I’m here. I don’t know if you can hear me, but… I-I really need you to wake up. Can you do that? Can you open your eyes for me? Hi. Oh, thank you for coming back to me, sweetheart. Thank you. Hey. Port charles police. I’m detective falconeri. This is detective chase. We were told you were coming. Any updates? We’ve been monitoring the apartment for 24 hours. No one matching ms. Prince or the nanny’s description have exited. So the apartment’s still occupied? Well, thanks for holding off, waiting for us. This, uh, could be trouble. Police. Open up! Ben: Do you feel that? Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I felt a pinch. So far, so good. The surgery confirmed that your body is capable of healing from your injury. To what extent, we’ll find out. Yes, we will. So I’m guessing physical therapy is going to change now that I have feeling in my legs. Yes, but keep in mind, we still have a long road ahead. How long, exactly? Each patient is different, so it’s hard to say. Okay. Fair enough, fair enough. Why don’t we see if I can stand? Give it a shot? Oh, no, you won’T. Take it court is in recess? Finn: Diane just rested her case. So you’re up next. No, no, she already called me as a witness. My time on the stand is done. Sorry I’m late. How’d it go? Finn just told us that he was called as a witness for the plaintiff. And? Uh… that good. It was bumpy, but sam may have saved the day. Sam? Where is she? Chasing down more information. Pertaining to…? Muldoon saw an oncologist weeks before he came to see me. How can an oncologist miss late-stage cancer? He didn’T. To 50 years with my best friend and my soulmate.[Clanking]

[Gasping] Nooo… aya…

[ Alarm ringing ]

Theory is, after losinghis shirt in the market and cashing in a life insurance policy, muldoon finds out he has late-stage cancer, not much time left. Rather than bankrupting his family with medical bills, he goes after finn for malpractice. Total con job. What do you think? The reasoning is sound. What kind of circumstantial evidence did sam uncover? Proof that muldoon went to the medical pavilion where the oncologist had their office before he ever went to see finn. But there are other offices in that building. So it’s far from conclusive. And even if muldoon did set finn up, we don’t know if the wife had any knowledge of it. But isn’t it enough for the judge to just throw out the case? Correct me if I’m wrong. If we don’t have hard evidence of muldoon’s cancer diagnosis, we’ve got nothing. So put her back on the stand. Make her crack. Make the attempted fraud public record. Hello, ben. I-I am sorry to interrupt like this. Ms. Henry. As you see, we’re in the middle of a therapy session. Aunt stella, what are you doing here? Just peeping in since I was here at the hospital. Is this your first session since your surgery? You know good and well it is. Auntie, you don’t have to check on me. I got this. That’s what you’ve been saying since you were a little boy. Always getting ahead of yourself. I need to grab a few more towels. You don’t need to check on me, and you don’t need to worry. Oh, it’s too late for that. I’ve been doing that all your life. Do you remember when you insisted you could play basketball with the neighborhood teenagers? You were 8 years old. Yeah, I know that tommy made those kids let me play. Mm-hmm. And how many times did you limp home with a skinned knee or a bloody nose when a elbow went wide? Yeah, and you always patched me up, and I lived through it. Auntie, I didn’t give up then, and I’m not going to give up now. I just want to assess how the surgery went. And you need to do that today? Well, isn’t that the point of physical therapy, to get me to walking again?

[ Sighs ] And they call me stubborn. Uh, hey, ben? How long does it take you to get a couple of towels? You got enough yet? Yeah. Okay. Look, I — I can’t tell my nephew what to do, but please — um, that would be a first. Hush. Please tell us, isn’t it dangerous for curtis to try to push himself to stand so quickly? Since coq au vin is a classic, I think I’ll try that. What type of vin do you think we should drink with it? Rouge or blanc? Monsieur cassadine? I’m sorry? What’s on your mind? Oh, they have, um — they have black gold caviar here. When I was younger and a little bit more — cute? I was going to say pretentious, but I once went to a restaurant with my father, and they had black gold caviar, and I asked him if we could get it, and he said no. And so I asked if we could have it at home. And I asked, and I asked, and I asked, and I asked, and eventually he gave in, and he had it served, and I loved it. You had caviar? How young were you? Young enough to be served black beans and believe it was caviar.

[ Both laugh ] Um, I really hope that ace grows up a bit more grounded than I did. Well, I’m sure your father has learned a lot since you, maybe even from you. We don’t have to talk about them. I don’t want to ruin our night. What? You’re not ruining my night by telling me your feelings. I want to hear your stories, share your troubles. That’s what couples do. I guess I’m still getting used to being in a healthy relationship, so you’ll have to be patient with me. Of course. I love you. And I love you, mademoiselle robinson.

[ Chuckles ] Can you tell me where we are? Uh, general hospital. I assume on the 10th floor. That’s correct. And what about what year it is? 1912?

[ Laughs ] 2023 — no, ’24. Sorry. I’m still getting used to saying it.

[ Laughs ] Oh. Kevin, who did this to you? It was esme. Ms. Fitzgerald? What do you want? These are american law enforcement officers. They have questions for you. I don’t have to answer them. I’d cooperate if I were you. You’re an irish national, ms. Fitzgerald, not a canadian citizen. If american law enforcement’s looking for you — hello again, detective falconeri. Hey, maggie. Can we, uh, come in and talk to you for a minute? How’s your lovely lady friend? Oh, uh, sam. She’s, uh — yeah, she’s doing great. Um, thanks for asking. I’m doing well, too. Shortly after you came to see me in devon, I started a new position with a family here in toronto. Things have been quiet for me. I’d like to keep them that way. Well, we’ll make this quick, uh, maggie, and… we’re not here to cause you any trouble. We’re just looking for esme prince.

When we found youon the floor of alexis’ office, we assumed that it was esme. Is she in custody? No. No, esme is gone. But chase and dante got a lead that esme traveled to toronto. I guess she has an old nanny there that she was going to see. They’re looking for her now. Kevin, do you have any idea why she attacked you?

[ Sighs ] I found her in the office. We were talking. I thought I was getting through to her. We were seated. Then she started pacing when she was talking about her hopes for ace’s future. Then the world went black. Okay. And that’s probably enough for — for right now, you know? You should probably get your rest, right, portia? Actually, I’m kind of hungry. That’s a good sign. Oh? I’ll let the nurse know. Um, laura’s right, though. Get some rest. What else am I going to do in here?

[ Chuckles ] Don’t look so worried. It was so scary finding you on the floor like that, unconscious. And I couldn’t wake you. Well, I didn’t survive ryan all these years just to be done in by his daughter.

[ Chuckles ] But all that concern isn’t just for me, is it? I’m really upset about esme. I believed in her, you know? I-I really believed that her love for her baby ace was going to be the thing that gave her the strength to turn her life around. And it did. She was doing so well. She was a good mom. And then she got her memory back. You know, I think it’s almost that she didn’t have the opportunity to reconcile her two identities before nikolas came back, and he took her son. Ace is a very grounding force for esme. I think losing her son just pushed her over the edge. Love is a powerful motivator, both for good and ill. Are you in pain? Mm, oh, no. Uh… I’m bothered by the assumption that esme went to toronto to see her nanny. I think she’d go after nikolas. Yeah, I know. I know. Me, too, but I-I think she just doesn’t have anything to go on. She doesn’t have the resources, and toronto is not very far. It doesn’t put much strain on her credit card to travel there. Esme’s credit card? Yeah, I forgot to tell you. The pcpd found out that esme charged a bus ticket to toronto. Something’s off. Uh… it’s like something happened in alexis’ office that I can’t quite remember. You say you don’t want to cause trouble, but there are three police officers from two countries in my apartment. And what are those two doing? Uh, like I said, maggie, we’re not here for you. We’re looking for esme. Well, you’re looking in the wrong place.

[ Object clatters ] Don’t go throwing things about. Okay, wait. If you — if you’re saying esme isn’t here, you got to come clean. You got to tell us where she is. How would I know that? Because we have reason to believe that she came here to see you. That’s pure rubbish. I haven’t seen esme in years. I think I’ll try every coq au vin to see which one’s the best in paris. Mm. That’s a good idea. Considering the fact that I don’t know how to cook, I’m sure that we’ll be doing a fair amount of dining out. But if you only have coq au vin, then won’t you miss out on a lot of other fantastic french food? Yeah, but I think I’ll have plenty of opportunities to try other tasty dishes. Mm. There’ll be a lot more to this trip than just food, trina robinson. Like what? Studying? Sure. Yeah. Very important. Dancing? I’m sure that we’ll wander into a club or two, yeah. Starting tonight? Are you going to tell me what you have planned? Mm… well, you’ll certainly be getting the vip treatment. You’re enjoying the secrecy a little too much. Yeah, maybe. Okay, fine. I don’t mean to drag it out. I’ll tell you if you really want to know. No! And ruin the surprise? How dare you?

[ Laughs ] Well, you certainly keep me on my toes, trina robinson. Aunt stella, it won’t be dangerous. Ben is right here. I suppose there’s no harm in trying. I will be with him, and curtis will have the parallel bars to stabilize him. Alright. Let’s get it.

[ Curtis grunts ] Ben: Okay, okay. Now align your hands right above your hips and use your arms to push your weight up, okay? 3, 2, 1.

[ Grunts ]

[ Panting ] You’re good. You’re good. Back down. Hey. Great work, curtis. Good going. You wanted a gauge, and now we know. What do you say? Do you want to get back to work or…? No, that’ll be it for today. Are you sure? There’s still 20 minutes left in our session. Ben, can — can we have a moment, please? You were right, aunt stella. It was a mistake to try to stand so soon. Curtis? Did you make your slam dunk on the first try? No. So why did you think this was going to work on the first try? Alexis is right. At this point, the first step would be to compel the oncologist to disclose that muldoon had a cancer diagnosis prior to a visit with you. That would establish intent from muldoon. But to accuse his wife of complicity with circumstantial evidence, that’s risky. We got no way of proving she had prior knowledge of his condition. To point the finger at her and start ranting about fraud, that would be a complete hail mary on our part. But isn’t that what lawyers are supposed to do? Throw out alternative possibilities? At least if the accusation is out there, the G.H. Lawyers can run with it, especially if I have anything to say about it. Finn? What do you think? Uh… what will happen to mrs. Muldoon if we accuse her of fraud? Oh, who cares? Alexis: Tracy. I could use some water. Tracy, will you come with me? If you insist. In answer to your question, she’d be charged with fraud. If those charges are proven, she’d be looking at jail time. If she knew her husband was lying. That’s the question. But how do we know if mrs. Muldoon was in on the fraud or not? I got one idea.

so tuesday will be non-stop, but I think I can meet you for a quick dinner. Trina. Believe me, I would love to spend every single day with you if I could, but I understand that you’re here first and foremost for school, so if you need to prioritize your classes, that is okay. You don’t have to worry about me, alright? I’ll keep myself busy. How? Well, I’ve been giving that a lot of thought. Um, you know, you’re so passionate about art and the way that you talk about it and live your life for it. And I’d like to figure out what that is for me and what my passion is. And maybe I’ll figure that out here in paris. Well, there’s always le cordon bleu. Yeah, I don’t even think

they could help me with my cooking skills, but maybe. Maybe. It’s a good option. I think that there’s a lot of things here for me to explore, so we’ll just have to see. I just hate that I wasted so much time when I was here, you know, before, being angry with my father and planning to get back at ava and — well, you had help. Esme stoked your anger, and she did everything she could to manipulate you. Mm-hmm. Yeah, first esme, and then uncle victor. But I’m just very glad that we can finally put that all behind us. I’m very sorry that I dragged you into all of that. You didn’t deserve it. And neither did you. How do you do that? You’re so supportive. You’re so sweet. And you’re so hot.

[ Chuckles ] You make me want to be better. Well, I think you’re pretty amazing. Thank you, but I think that there’s still plenty of room for improvement. You’ll get there. Esme hasn’t reached out to you? Called you? Texted you? Mailed you a letter? I wrote her with my address here in toronto. But that was months ago. Esme never wrote back. I haven’t heard from her. Okay, we got a letter that you wrote to esme, inviting her to come here to see you. Did you have the handwriting analyzed? Because I never extended any such invitation. The family I work for now are very private, very security conscious. Esme’s a troubled girl with a criminal record. I feel terrible for her, but… I don’t want to jeopardize my current employment.

[ Sighs ] Writing letters is one thing. Seeing esme face to face? I’d never do it. There’s no sign of esme. Nothing to suggest that she has ever been here. Yep.

[ Sighs ] I know you’re disappointed, but you have got to be patient with yourself. I’ve been nothing but patient, auntie. I feel like I’ve been beating back this feeling of powerlessness forever. Doing everything I can to make things better. And — and, I mean, I was at that point of acceptance, but… this procedure, it’s renewed my hope. Now that it has, I want to move forward. But you are moving forward, baby. Just slower than you’d like. Yeah, so slow, I’m standing still. Oh, my bad, I can’t even stand.

[ Sighs ] Well, now you’re feeling sorry for yourself. And that’s not like you. Listen. Listen to me. You’re going to keep at it, and you’re going to get this one effort at a time. What — what’s the alternative? Giving up? Well, weren’t you the one saying that pushing was a bad idea? I’m always offering my two cents when it’s not needed. But the last thing I wanted was to undermine your belief in yourself. That wasn’t you. My legs did. No, you have always exceeded people’s expectations. Weren’t you the only freshman to make varsity basketball in high school? Yeah. Coach didn’t even want me to try out. Mm-hmm. But you proved him wrong, didn’t you? I guess all those skinned knees playing street ball eventually paid off, huh? You proved everybody wrong. What if my streak is over?

[ Sighs, chuckles ] It’s not, baby. You just need to pace yourself. You’ll get there. I believe that. And I believe in you. Stella. Stella, I’m glad you’re here, too. Kevin collins, he’s awake, and he’s doing better. Oh, praise be. Good news. Where’s ben? Is your physical therapy session over? Is it?

[ Sighs ] Ah, I needed this. Thanks. Anything for a friend. Is that what we are? Well, I only allow friends and family to manipulate me, so I guess so.

[ Laughs ] I really did need the water, but you have to admit, you weren’t exactly helping. Yes, I was. This is no time for finn to be noble or selfless. He’s losing patients because of this groundless lawsuit. And he’s such a good doctor. No argument here. I’m just glad finn has you on his side. My kids haven’t only lost a father. Dr. Finn has jeopardized their future. Without dennis, how am I going to pay for their schools, their college? I’m doing everything I can to win a settlement that will meet the needs of your children. Forgive me, ladies. Counselor, could I have a word? Of course. I’m going to go confer with mr. Grey. I will be right back. Take this moment for yourself. Do some deep breathing. It sounds trite, but believe me, it does help. And whatever you do, do not engage the defendant. What — what do you think? Should I let martin accuse mrs. Muldoon of fraud? Um, heads up. She’s coming. If you had a shred of decency, you would change your plea to guilty, and you would end this right now. Excuse me, mrs. Muldoon. You shouldn’t be speaking to dr. Finn — it’s okay. It’s okay. I want to hear what she has to say. Go ahead, mrs. Muldoon. Let’s talk about decency.

I’m just taking a break. Auntie, would you tell ben that I’m good to go, and we still have work to do? Be happy to.

[ Sighs ] What did I miss? I messed around and pushed too hard. But don’t worry. Um, nothing was hurt but my ego. Oh. I’m really glad that kevin’s okay. Uh, have you heard anything about esme? No. Nothing yet. I’m hoping that dante and chase find her in toronto, and they apprehend her and put her in prison where she belongs, because I’m done. I’m absolutely done with her. I never, ever want to have to worry about esme prince again. Well, uh, looks like she played us. She, uh, gave us a false lead.

[ Chuckles ] If esme didn’t come looking for maggie, then where did she go? Maggie, uh, I don’t know if you know, but esme has regained her memory, and she just assaulted a man and put him in the hospital and nearly killed him. So any insights into esme would be greatly appreciated — you know, places she would go, people she would want to see. I’ve been trying to tell you, I don’t know. I did my best by esme, tried to steer her right, but she — nothing would sway her. She was dead set on reuniting with her family. Her family. Maybe that’s the key. Bennett: So walk me through what happened when you arrived on the scene. I came into alexis davis’ office. Esme was already there. She was seated. She had her laptop open. And she startled when she realized I was there. It was — it was like she thought I caught her doing something. Kevin: Esme? Laura, you said that esme used her credit card to purchase travel to toronto. Her own credit card? Yeah. Then what was she doing with

the invader’s corporate card? She had it in her hand. I saw it when I came into the room. Uh, we better call alexis. Mm. I should get the check. I don’t want us to be late. Late for what? Oh, you’ll see. I would like to add someone to the witness list. It’s a little late in the game, counselor. It is. And I apologize for the short notice, but some new information has suddenly come to light. Who’s the witness? Dr. Powell. What, doesn’t ring a bell? No. Should it? Well, I guess you’ll find out. What are my children going to do?

[ Cellphone chimes ] We have to sell our home. Our futures were all planned. I have to deal with a minor emergency. My husband went to you… good luck. …And now he’s dead. Was he just another faceless patient to you? None of my patients are faceless. Not ever. I’m very sorry for your loss, mrs. Muldoon. But I did tell your husband he needed to do follow-up testing and… he failed to do that. That’s not dennis. You’re wrong. He would have taken proper steps if he would have understood that something was seriously wrong. He would never risk leaving me and the children. Even at the very end, all he could think about was the kids. That’s why he told me to sue. He wanted to make sure that his family was taken care of. So the malpractice suit was your husband’s idea? Yes. That’s how much he loved us. And when he was in terrible pain, he didn’t worry about himself. He was worried about his family. It’s just not right that a man that loving should die so young. No, it isn’T.

I can’t stop thinking about that parents’ night where dennis talked to you.No, no, no, no, no, no. God, I wish he hadn’t — no. I thought I asked you not to talk to dr. Finn. What did you say? Not much. Your client, however, said plenty. Okay. Let’s go. What’d she say to you, son? Yeah, I’d like to hear the answer to that question myself. A lot of accusations. Doesn’t matter. She’s in pain. Um, how’d it go with diane? Diane miller’s got the best poker face I’ve ever seen, but I honestly don’t think she had any idea why I’m calling a late witness. I mean, I mentioned the oncologist’s name, and there was nothing, no indication of recognition whatsoever. Did you mention that he was an oncologist? Do I look like an idiot? Well —

[ Clears throat ] I didn’t think that diane would be an accessory to fraud. I don’t think mrs. Muldoon is, either. I-I didn’t get the feeling she knew. Yeah, neither did I. That’s for her lawyer to prove. If mrs. Muldoon goes to prison, what will happen to her kids? Oh, I think the question you should be asking is, if you don’t win this case, what will happen to your kid? Sorry, maggie. Excuse us for just a minute. I — w-we got to explore the family aspect. What family? I mean, esme’s mother is in pentonville, and ever since she attacked her uncle kevin, that pretty much rules out any support she’d get from kevin and laura. Who else is left? Her son. Alexis should be here any moment now.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh. And this is dante right now. Dante, hi. I’m here with kevin and detective bennett, and you’re on speaker. Hey, kevin. How you doing? My head hurts. Otherwise, I’m okay. Oh, good to hear. Have you found anything in toronto? Uh, no. It’s a dead end. We think esme was just trying to buy some time. But we’re thinking, you know, maybe, uh — h-have you heard from nikolas? Uh, as far as I know, the last person to speak to him was spencer. Why? Well, we’re thinking maybe esme is trying to track down nikolas so she can reclaim ace before she goes into hiding. I’m sure that’s what she’d like to do, but she has no means of tracking nikolas. However, we might have a new lead on our end.

[ Knock on door ] Actually, oh, here. Alexis just walked in right now. Alexis, I have chase and dante on speakerphone from canada. Did you find anything? I had my assistant e-mail every charge made on the invader corporate credit card in the last 72 hours. Were you aware your corporate credit card was stolen? Alexis: No. But esme as my assistant had authority to use the card, and she routinely used it. Hold on one second. Ah, alright, here’s the e-mail right now. Give me a second. Whoa. Wow, what — what is this here? Et voil. Shall we go? Mais, oui. Merci, monsieur. Where are we off to? The rest of our lives. As much as I hate to say it, tracy has a point. If you don’t push this fraud angle, you could lose this case and your position at G.H. I could — I could always go back to research. Really? Here in port charles? Or would you and violet have to move away from everyone who loves you? Is that really what you want to do? No. No, of course not. But I-I don’t want to see mrs. Muldoon go to prison for fraud. I mean, those kids, those kids, they already lost their father. She’s all they have. And believe it or not, I can almost understand the desperation that dennis muldoon was feeling, alright? He was in an impossible situation, and he made the only choice he thought he could to take care of his family. Yeah, okay, I get that he was an impossible situation and he was just trying to help his family. But for mr. Muldoon to use you as a scapegoat, someone who was only trying to help him, and make you pay for his misfortune? Is it any better to throw a grieving widow under the bus? It seems like no matter what, someone’s going to get hurt.

good work today, curtis. Thanks for letting the session run over. Glad we got it all in. See you next thursday? You bet. Alright. Ladies? Thank you, ben. Looks like you got a pretty good workout in, huh? He sure did. Mm. His first step to a first step. I see what you did there, auntie. You know, I will be walking when trina comes back home from paris. Bailiff: Court will reconvene in five minutes! I’m going to go splash some water on my face. Okay. Are you sure you don’t know a dr. Powell? No. Alright. My assistant is drawing up the subpoena to have the oncologist testify. I’ve got the motion to add a late witness. Already? Well, if we’re going to do this, we got to get the ball rolling. Now, we got less than five minutes here. How would you like me to proceed? I’ll support whatever decision you make. I don’t want to risk mrs. Muldoon going to prison. Well, you may have to to clear your name. I need a word. My attorney advised me not to speak to dr. Finn or any of his supporters. That’s okay. I’ll do all the talking. Everyone please take your seats. Where did tracy go? Alright, doc. It’s go time. What are we doing? There’s an airline charge on the corporate credit card, and esme’s name is on the ticket. Ticket to where? Kevin: Paris. She was booking a flight to paris. He’s right. Esme’s ticket was to paris. Oh, my god. She’s going after spencer and trina. You are cute, you know that? You’re beautiful. Take it all in, trina. It’s all for us. I can’t believe that this is really happening.

[ Chuckles ] You’re so cute. Yeah, it’s happening. You ready for your next surprise? I don’t need a surprise. I’ve got you. That’s all I could ever need.

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Days Transcript Thursday, December 28, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023January 4, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Days of Our Lives Transcript

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Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Ah, Chanel, Paulina, I am so sorry. I was putting out a small fire.

Oh, and I understand that. I mean, you’re the chief of staff, for heaven’s sake. And I know you have a tremendous workload.

Well, yes, I do.

And so do I. Kayla, I have meetings. I am missing emails to answer, budget proposals to write. And I’ve already squandered half the day just sitting around here just twiddling my thumbs.

Mama is not a patient person.

So I noticed.

I admit that. I admit that. God knows patience is not my strong suit, especially not now, when I am mayor of this wonderful city, and I simply cannot afford to neglect my duties. So please, please, Kayla, just give me whatever prescriptions I need so I can get rid of whatever this lump thing is on my neck so I can just leave this hospital and get on with my life!

[sighs]

Nicole, I’m glad you made it in.

Thank you for taking the time to see me, Marlena.

It’s my pleasure. Why don’t you sit down?

Okay.

Thanks. Have you been in therapy before?

Here and there. Not nearly as much as I probably should have been, considering my childhood. I mean, you know my– my father was abusive, and it led me to some self-destructive behaviors. And, uh…

[somber music] Right now, uh– oh, gosh, Marlena. I’m so nervous I can’t even think right now. Um… and I’m starting to get second thoughts about this. I’m not sure this was a good idea.

Why would that be?

Well, first of all, you’re Eric’s mother. Hmm.

Oh.

He’s sound asleep.

After a few hundred laps around the square.

Yeah. Well, that’s one way to get a workout.

Well, how lucky am I, running into Salem’s perfect little family? Out for a day of fun, I assume?

Yes, Leo, we’re having some quality family time. So if you don’t mind.

What do you think of my new duds? They were under my Christmas tree. Oh, wait, I don’t have a Christmas tree, because I don’t have a proper home– yet. But I’m planning on buying one soon. Just looking for a nice little house, preferably a contemporary. Nothing too lavish, just in the K range. Anyway, I will admit, I was expecting coal under the tree this year. But Santa must have had a change of heart, because he was surprisingly nice to naughty old me.

[dramatic music]

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

[grunting, panting] Oh. Oh.

[groaning] Ahh! What’s happening?

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[muffled screaming]

Nicole.

Yeah?

You know that everything we say today will be confidential? And I know you understand that I am completely impartial, but if you would rather see a different therapist, that’s completely fine.

Actually, no. No, I don’t. I–and I do know that you would be impartial, like you said. And I know you’re the best. I…

[sighs] I just wanted to address the elephant in the room. That’s all.

I understand.

And I do think you would be helpful, and not just because you’re a gifted therapist, but because I know through Eric that you– you went through what I went through. You lost an infant.

Yes, I lost my son to SIDS. Tell me how you feel about losing your child.

[sniffles]

[sighing]

[somber music] I think the–the hardest thing about losing him… I just–there’s this urge I feel. Sometimes it hits me out of nowhere, and sometimes it wakes me up at night.

Talk about the urge.

It’s the urge to nurse my baby. You know, the milk came down after I gave birth to him, and he was–he was taken away so quickly. And–and it stopped pretty soon after that. But the urge, it’s still there. And I still, so badly– I want to hold my little boy and nurse him and love him. And does that feeling ever go away, Marlena, that– that urge, that need to love him?

Look, we’re trying to have a nice morning as a family.

And you will, as soon as your lovely wife and I have discussed some pressing business. She is my lawyer, as you know.

Eric, I’m so sorry. Do you mind just giving Leo and I a moment, please?

Yeah. You know what? I can get us some snacks and stuff. I must have left my wallet at home.

Here.

[clears throat] Here.

Thank you. I’ll be right over here.

[tense music]

Where’d you get that suit?

Ah, do you love it? I ordered it online from Bergdorf Goodman, fabulous department store on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan immediately across town from where I used to live. Oh, how I do miss those Zabar’s bagels and Katz’s pastrami like you died and went to heaven.

You used my credit card, didn’t you?

Very impressed to find out that you have a $, limit.

My God, you can’t keep doing this. It’s costing me a fortune as it is just to put you up at the Salem Inn.

Oh, my suite, by the way– major upgrade from that dingy little room I used to share with Gwennie. Lovely view, very comfy king-sized bed.

Oh, my God, when is it going to end?

Honey, it ends whenever you’re ready to give up your baby, to give that precious little boy back to his real mother.

[groans]

[door opens] Where am I?

[footsteps approaching]

[eerie music] Who’s there? Answer me!

[dramatic music] You.

Paulina, I understand you wanting to get on with your life. But before I can prescribe any prescription, I need to have an accurate diagnosis.

And how long will that take?

Mama, please just let Kayla explain.

Okay, okay. Go on, Kayla.

Well, first off, for today’s test, the doctor will numb the area, take a small tissue sample. The procedure only takes a couple of moments, and it’s usually tolerated very well. In the meantime, though, I did get the lab results back from the test that you took at Christmas Eve. And as I suspected, your thyroid hormone level is low and there are some anti-thyroid antibodies in your blood.

And what does that mean?

It means that your body is causing your thyroid gland to not work as efficiently as it should. And as I told you before, it’s a very common condition, especially for women over 50.

And, um, is that what’s caused this, uh, lump in my neck?

Possibly, yes.

Well, if that’s the case, and it’s not cancer, why do I need a biopsy?

[chuckles softly] When I found out I was pregnant with the baby I lost, I mean, it was, you know, such a surprise. You know, I was in a relationship with EJ, and I hadn’t used birth control in years, so I just thought I could never get pregnant. Well, turns out it wasn’t the case.

[chuckles softly]

But you were happy about the pregnancy?

No, no, not–not– not in the beginning. I was too scared to be happy. I was scared I was gonna have another stillbirth and…

[dramatic music] You know, I’ve never told anyone this up until now. But I even considered having an abortion, but only for a brief moment, because…

[sighs]

Because?

Because you know that Eric and I got together when we were high on those tainted biscuits. And until I knew for sure from the DNA test, I thought there was a chance that he could be the father too. I don’t know. I–so I put all my fears aside, and I continued with the pregnancy.

I’m not sure I understand.

With everything that Eric has been through, knowing how much he’s wanted to be a father, I was not going to deprive him of that.

So let’s see. The list, the list which I will email you once I get back to my suite– I would like three or four round trip flights, maybe five, depending on how busy I am. First class, of course, to New York for my Zabar’s bagels and Katz’s pastrami.

Okay, I’ve heard enough. This is–

Ooh, and I’m planning on learning the piano, so I’m going to need a Yamaha Genos -key digital workstation, which retails for about $,. I’ve done the research.

Damn it, Leo, I have no savings. I am still trying to pay off my law school loans. Do you really think I’d be living in a studio apartment in a crappy neighborhood if I was as wealthy as you seem to think that I am?

Hmm. Well, now I’m concerned about you, if you’re as destitute as you claim to be. But if you’re so hard up for cash, why not give the baby back to his filthy rich real parents?

Eric and I are his real parents.

[scoffs] Oh, okay. Well, then I guess you’ll have to get a smaller rental apartment in a crappier neighborhood so you can afford to support me in the manner to which I plan on becoming accustomed. Sorry, Toots, them’s the breaks.

You remember me?

Uh-huh. What do you want?

You were supposed to leave Salem weeks ago, as I recall. And I also recall telling you to stay the hell away from Maggie. But here you are, still lurking around, trying to worm your way back into her life.

That is not true. And not that you require an explanation, but I had every intention of leaving, going back to Greece, flying back on Christmas night. But as you can see, I am in no shape to travel in this condition.

Bull.

Oh, you can sneer all you want, Mr. Johnson. But even you, with your one eye, can see that my ankle is bandaged and very swollen.

Hmm.

Ow! Not that I owe you any defense or explanation, but you owe me one! Why are you doing this? Why are you harassing me, subjecting me to such humiliation? What the hell did I do? What do you want?

Paulina, I understand your skepticism about the biopsy, given the likelihood that you probably have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis that can easily be treated with meds. But there is a possibility that thyroid cancer cells could coexist with this condition, and I’d like to rule that out before we make a diagnosis.

Okay, yeah, that makes sense.

Well, not to me, because I would know if I had cancer, Kayla. I would have symptoms, and I don’t. I’m just–all I am is tired because I don’t get enough sleep.

Okay, Mama, and that may be true. But will you just do the test for me, please? And wouldn’t it be nice to just have a peace of mind and know exactly 100% what’s going on?

[sighs]

Hmm?

[scoffs] All right, fine, I’ll do it.

Thank you, Mama. She’ll do it.

Okay, then I will get that biopsy scheduled.

Soon, please. I need to get out of here and get on with my life.

Okay, you said that already, Mama.

Yeah, well, it bears repeating. Oh, I do not have time to be sick.

[scoffs] So you plan to bankrupt me, huh? That’s your big–big plan?

No, my plan is for Leo Stark to finally live a charmed life. And not that I have any interest in settling your jangled nerves, but just so you know, I will soon be doing my part to supplement my income from the Peterson endowment.

What are you talking about, your part?

I am planning to– drum roll, please– go back to “The Spectator,” get my old job back, resume my Lady Whistleblower column. That way, I will a steady stream of income and a huge audience if ever there is a huge secret that needs to be blown sky high, which there will be. There always is. Anyway, I hear that Saxton is having a huge post-Christmas blowout sale, so I’ve got to get going. Hey, do this. Do this to your cheeks real quick. You might want to get a little color into them before your hubby gets back. You are looking positively cadaverous right now, pale as a sheet. Huh.

[dramatic music]

Nicole, are you saying that the reason you decided not to terminate the pregnancy was because you didn’t want to deprive– you didn’t want to potentially deprive Eric of being a father?

That was the main reason.

But not the only reason?

[somber music]

No. Marlena, I–I love EJ. I do. But Eric, oh… I still care about him. And I miss him. And if I’m being honest with you and with myself… In my heart… I wanted that baby I lost to be Eric’s.

[sobbing]

What I want is for you to leave Salem.

How is it your business where I go and what I do?

I’ll tell you how it’s my business. I care about Maggie. She’s family to me, and I won’t let you use her or lie to her anymore.

[tense music] You are gonna leave the country, and I never want to see you near Maggie Kiriakis again. You hear me?

[scoffs]

Do you hear me?

I will not leave the country, and you can go to hell!

[soft music]

Hey, Chanel.

Oh.

Mayor Price.

Oh, happy new year, Johnny. What brings you here?

Oh, I thought you guys might like a little home baking after a long day of waiting in the hospital.

Thank you, Johnny. That’s very sweet of you.

Very thoughtful of you. Oh, Johnny– but you know, I think I will wait until after my biopsy to indulge.

You’re having a biopsy?

Mm-hmm, and she is not happy about it.

Only because I think it’s not necessary.

Uh, Johnny, with your permission, is it okay if we share your experience?

Yeah, you mean what we talked about the other day? Yes, it’s totally fine.

Okay. Mama, Johnny is a cancer survivor.

Yeah, when I was a kid, I had retinoblastoma in my left eye.

And they had to remove it to save his life.

So this one is a prosthetic.

What? I would never know. Oh, but you have beautiful eyes, Johnny, both of them.

Well, thank you very much. But yeah, it was a– it was a tough time, especially for my parents ’cause I was honestly kind of too young to even understand what was going on. But what I do know is that having the cancer detected really early is what saved my life. So I’m very grateful.

Yeah, I’m sure you are. But uh, I still don’t understand what all this has to do with me.

Well, Mama, we all know that early detection of cancer is what makes it curable. And Johnny is a great example of someone who is perfectly healthy because they were able to treat the cancer before it spread.

Yeah, that’s true.

Yeah, well, thank God it was treated early and now Johnny is healthy and cancer-free. But as for me, well, even though I agreed to this biopsy, I just know that these test results are gonna show that this lump in my neck is not serious at all, and certainly not cancer.

Okay, and I too am optimistic that it isn’t cancer. But Mama, because you are important to me and to a whole lot of people, I think it’s best to be % sure, okay? Because we want you around for a very long time.

And I promise you, I will be. Paulina Price will not go gently into that good night.

[chuckles] Ooh, ooh, that you can be sure of, okay?

I mean, if EJ heard me say that– if–if he knew I wanted the baby to be Eric’s– I mean, just saying it out loud to you and admitting it to myself is–

[inhales deeply] Oh…

Tell me how you felt when you found out that the baby wasn’t Eric’s.

[sighs] Well, if I’m being honest– and that’s what I’m supposed to be here, right? I’m supposed to be honest with my feelings?

That is the only way this process works.

[somber music]

Then the truth is, I was disappointed that the baby wasn’t Eric’s, because I guess a part of me just thought it would have been a sign.

A sign?

A sign that we were meant to be together.

So if you had been given a sign, does that mean that you would have left EJ?

I, uh… well… oh, my God. Oh, my God. I’m supposed to say, “Of course not, definitely not.” But I…

[groans]

But you can’t?

No, I can’t, because I– I don’t know– because maybe I’m not sure. Oh, my God, this is ridiculous. What am I doing? This was a while ago. And things have changed, and Eric is married to Sloan, and they have a child. And EJ and I are building a life together. And–and you should have seen how excited EJ was to get the DNA results, knowing now that– that he is the baby’s father. And he was looking so forward to raising this child with me. And that–that is when I stopped being disappointed and I started to– to focus on being a loving partner to EJ and to having a healthy baby and to listening to my doctor and taking all the precautions. And then I– I had my–my beautiful little miracle. And if it wasn’t– if it wasn’t for that car accident, my– my baby would be alive. EJ’s and my little boy would be alive.

[sobbing]

Okay.

Oh, here you are.

Yes, I am, with some healthy treats.

Ooh.

And I got you the granola bars you like.

[gasps] Oh, yes, yes, yes.

By the way, your credit card was declined.

Was it?

Yeah, but it’s not a big deal because the cashier was kind enough to let me take the granola bars without paying for them. But I said, “I’ll be back tomorrow with the $ that I owe you.”

Huh. Well, that’s weird. I don’t know why it would be declined. Maybe I missed a payment or something. I don’t know.

Oh, I must say, I am a huge proponent of retail therapy. I mean, who needs antidepressants when you can achieve the same goal spending a few K on a leather jacket, a Louis Vuitton backpack, and a couple of cashmere sweaters? Oh, my spirits are soaring.

Who the hell do you think you are? You can’t force me out of the country.

Well, that’s where you’re wrong. You see, because my friend and I have connections with the ISA. And we can definitely make that happen, and we will, so let’s move.

[groans]

[dramatic music]

[groans]

[tense music]

One week, that’s it.

And then you’re out of Maggie’s life, and Salem, for good.

[groaning]

[panting]

Did your, uh, mom head off to get her biopsy?

She did. Um, Johnny, thank you for letting me share your experience. I think it gave her perspective, you know?

Good, I, uh– I hope so.

I just can’t wait to get these results back so that we can get on with the rest of our day.

Speaking of which, what did you have in mind for New Year’s Eve tonight? Did you want to do anything? I hear the Bistro is supposed to be having a super sweet party.

Uh, I think that, given everything that’s happened with Mama today, it’s best that we play it by ear for our evening plans.

Yeah, that’s fine by me. Hey, we could, um– we could just stay in, watch “It’s A Wonderful Life,” since we didn’t get to the other day.

I’d like that, actually.

Yeah, we could do a little wine, a little cuddling.

Yeah, that sounds perfect. And Johnny, thank you for being here with me today.

There’s nowhere else that I would rather be, okay? And Chanel, no matter what they find, your mom is a fighter, okay? She’s gonna be fine.

Yeah, yeah, she better be, because I cannot imagine my life without her.

Come here.

[soft music]

[sniffles] I’m sorry. Uh, you know, EJ and I have grown closer since the loss of the baby. I mean, he’s–he’s been so understanding and kind. And even when I– when I stole Eric and Sloan’s baby from the square and brought him home, he– he didn’t judge me. I mean, he urged me to do the right thing. And even Eric understood, and Sloan, not so much. But Eric found it in his heart to forgive me, and I’m grateful for that.

And have you found a way in your heart to forgive yourself?

[soft music]

[inhales deeply] Yeah, I have.

I’m glad. Nicole, what do you see next for yourself?

Well, uh, I know that not only am I blessed with a loving husband, but I have a–a wonderful daughter. And she’s so kind and smart, my precious Holly.

[laughs] And I know she’s had some– some difficulties in her childhood. She lost her father, and she moved around a lot. And now she’s grieving the loss of her little brother too and– and dealing with her mother’s sadness. But I want to focus on her, and I want to give her some stability.

[sobbing] And she’s– oh… I know soon that she’s gonna be moving out and living on her own. And I just– I just want to spend this time with her because Holly is my joy. She’s my joy. That’s what I want.

[laughs]

So I’ve been, uh, doing some thinking.

Uh-oh.

No, it’s all good thoughts. It’s–although it’s related to not so positive realizations.

Mm-hmm. And that is?

That is raising a kid is– it’s expensive. You know, with schools and lessons and saving up for college.

All right, baby, what are you getting at here? I’m thinking it’s time for me to make a career change, you know, setting up my photography full time.

Eric, you know I’ve always believed in your talent. Remember when we first started dating, and I was pushing you to get back into it, and we even went and looked at studios together?

We did. I just think now is the perfect time.

Definitely. I mean, we have grandparents to watch Jude when you and I both work.

Oh, my God, they’d be so thrilled. And you know, owning my own business, it would allow me to have more flexible hours.

Oh, honey, no, we’re gonna work all of that out together, though, as a family.

[sighs] And now I must drop all these off in my suite so I can move on to round two of my shopping spree. Or is it round three? Oh, is that Johnny DiMera I see in all his youthful glory? It is.

Not now, Leo.

Oh, come on, don’t be a party pooper. Listen, do you happen to have any juicy stories you care to share?

Uh, no. And even if I did, I sure as hell wouldn’t share them with you.

Oh, well, then how about sharing an evening with me?

What?

I know it’s last minute, but it’s New Year’s Eve. Do you have any plans, you cute thing?

[chuckles]

Nicole, I hope this session was helpful for you.

[soft music]

Yes, it was. And Marlena, I would like to continue seeing you if you could fit me in your schedule.

I’m glad. And there will always be time in my schedule for you.

Thank you. You know, talking about my feelings, I feel very hopeful that, uh… That I’m actually optimistic about my recovery and about the new year.

I’ve never felt so happy. I mean, I’ve always wanted to be a father, and it’s just now that it’s happened, it’s exceeded my expectations.

I feel the same way. I love you and our son so much, I– and I know that our love is just gonna continue to be deeper and stronger. Nothing’s ever gonna tear us apart.

[chuckles] Okay, wait. Let me get this straight. You can’t possibly be asking me out on a date, can you, for New Year’s Eve?

Why can’t I? I’m single. You’re single. Your twin sister’s bi, which means there’s a very good chance you are too.

Actually, I’m not bi. And even if I were bi or gay, you are the last person that I would want to go out with on New Year’s Eve, or any other night, for that matter. So what I recommend you do, Leo, is get on a dating site. I don’t know. ObnoxiousTwerps.com might be a good one for you. You can find your date there, because I am spoken for. Happy New Year.

Hmm, we’ll see about that.

I was able to get a rush on the biopsy results, and they came back suspicious, unfortunately.

What does that mean?

Well, we’re not exactly sure yet, but the pathology report is showing similarities to cancer cells. We’re gonna need to run more tests to know exactly what we’re dealing with.

Oh. I understand. And well, whatever’s determined, I will deal with it. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a warrior.

Oh, I’ve noticed, and I think anybody who knows you knows it.

Yeah. Right. Also, I have so much support and love in my life. And I know–I know I’ll get through this, whatever it is.

Of course you will, Mama. Of course you will.

[sighs]

[dramatic music]

[panting] Those eyes. I know those eyes. Could it really be him?

All right, we’ve got to clean up and lock up.

Little basement sure came in handy.

Yeah. I’m gonna text Rico and thank him for letting us borrow it.

I hope we finally got through to Constantine. Slimy bastard, taking advantage of a grieving widow.

Yeah. That guy’s lower than scum.

He is. If we didn’t get through to him, we got no choice but to take this to the next level.

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B&B Transcript Thursday, December 28, 2023

Posted on December 28, 2023January 3, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Thomas: My sister’s just forcing the issue and she needs to back off.

Steffy: He just got a little worked up. He needs some time to cool off.

Thomas: If you have a problem with my relationship, you should keep it to yourself.

Finn: Or what, thomas? What are you gonna do?

Thomas: You know what, finn? This really doesn’t involve you.

Finn: See, when you speak to my wife that way, it does. I don’t stand for that.

[ Phone chiming ] A new patient at the office.

Thomas: You probably shouldn’t keep them waiting.

Finn: Are you okay?

Steffy: Yeah, I’m fine. I can handle it. Thank you. See you in a bit.

Hope: I understand that steffy just wants to protect her brother.

Ridge: And you understand why she might be concerned.

Hope: But steffy has nothing to worry about. My mom has nothing to worry about. You have nothing to worry about.

Ridge: But I do have something to worry about. I do worry. So, let me ask you a simple question: Do you see a future with my son?

Hope: All right, like father, like daughter. I guess I’m in the hot seat with you now, huh.

Ridge: Nah, I’m just asking a question.

Hope: What my intentions are?

Ridge: Yeah. Are you serious about my son? Because he’s serious about you and the last time he was serious about you, it caused a lot of problems for my family and for yours. And I would hate for history to repeat itself.

Steffy: Thank you, ahn. Yes, it is. It is wonderful news. Yeah, we’re very grateful that granddad is getting better. Mm-hmm. Yes, of course. We’ll talk to you soon. All right, bye bye.

Thomas: Silk supplier?

Steffy: Yeah. Granddad’s recovery is being celebrated all over the world.

Thomas: And hopefully, we’ll have even more to celebrate soon.

Steffy: But we still need to be patient. Granddad just got off the ventilator, so he has a long road ahead.

Thomas: Yeah, you know, it’s really amazing that that granddad has all this help and support around him.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: From his friends and his family. You know, maybe you could take some of that care and concern that you have for me and my relationship with hope and focus is it on granddad instead.

Steffy: Okay.

Thomas: And if you could, just to be helpful, pass that message along to your husband, you know, the good doctor?

Steffy: Ha.

[ Knock on door ]

Finn: Come in.

Woman: Dr. Finnegan, your patient’s here.

Finn: All right. Right on time. Uh, xander… avant?

Xander: That’s right.

Finn: Right. I’m dr. Finnegan. Nice to meet you.

Hope: I’m telling you, everything is fine and there is nothing to worry about, but I– I don’t understand why people refuse to believe me.

Ridge: Everything is fine. You’re living in the moment right now. What happens after that?

Hope: We love being with each other. Why can’t that be enough?

Ridge: So, you don’t think it’s gonna last?

Hope: I did not say that.

Ridge: So, you think it will?

Hope: Are– are you asking me to give you a guarantee? To be completely certain, ridge? Because I– I can’t give you that. I thought I was going to be with liam for the rest of my life and I’m not. I don’t have a crystal ball. I don’t know what the future holds.

Ridge: Well, thomas thinks he knows what his future’s gonna be. He thinks it’s gonna be with you. Is that a possibility?

Hope: I get that you’re a concerned parent, but this? This is between thomas and me. Only thomas and me.

Thomas: Yeah, I forget that finn is an only child. Just doesn’t understand sibling energy.

Steffy: He doesn’t like the way you talk to me.

Thomas: Maybe I did come on a little strong.

Steffy: Ah, he’s just protective of me. Just like I’m trying to protect you with hope.

Thomas: You’re my little sister. I’m supposed to protect you too. I still want you to be supportive of me. Look at me. Happy, steff. I’ve earned this, haven’t I?

Steffy: Look, I don’t want to crush your feelings, okay?

Thomas: Why do we have to focus on the past? Look, I’ve done so many things that I regret. I wish I could go back and change them, right? But I’m done sitting in that remorse and that regret. I wanna move past that and hope has moved on. Why can’t you?

Steffy: I– I know you’ve made some changes. I just don’t want you to jeopardize them and when I see you and hope together and the way you talk about her, kind of feels that you are.

Thomas: Not to me. Look, I– I want you to be there for me. I want you to be my supportive sister. I mean, so many things are going so well in my life right now– our lives. I mean, the company is thriving, right? Douglas is also succeeding and yeah, I’m in love. You don’t have to fully support my relationship with hope if you really, really, really don’t want to, but please don’t undermine it. Please.

Finn: Don’t see any red flags in your medical history.

Xander: No, no. I’ll just mostly be coming in for annual checkups, that kind of thing.

Finn: Okay, I’ll order some labs, we’ll get a baseline and I see your doctor in london released your records, so.

Xander: Oh, great. Um, if it’s easier, I can get them from my last doctor in L.A.

Finn: Oh, did you used to live here?

Xander: Uh, yeah. Yeah, a few years ago.

Finn: Glad to be back?

Xander: Uh, we’ll see.

Finn: What took you to london? Work?

Ridge: You were involved with keeping baby beth a secret from everyone. It’s not a crime against society, it’s just a crime against my family. But I love my family. Don’t ever step foot in this building again. You’re terminated.

Xander: Uh… just– just got to the end of my road here, you know? Just needed some time. Regroup.

Finn: Well, that’s good. Glad you– you got some time. So, the exam room is just out the door to the right, so.

Xander: Oh, great. You said, uh… wait. Are you married to steffy forrester?

Steffy: Hey, any updates on granddad?

Ridge: Um, I’m waiting on finn to give me a call about the latest test results. Uh, I need to talk to you.

Steffy: Yeah, what’s going on?

Ridge: Hope was in here. Said you gave her an earful about thomas.

Steffy: I told her to back off and now she’s dragging you into it? Right, okay.

Ridge: She’s not dragging me into it. She just said that there’s an attitude about her relationship.

Steffy: Attitude? My attitude isn’t the problem. I– I told them that I am concerned about them and I am. Thomas has intense feelings for hope and that makes him vulnerable, but hope thinks it’s no big deal. She doesn’t want a future with him, you know that.

Ridge: I asked her about that.

Steffy: What did she say?

Ridge: She told me to mind my own business.

Steffy: Okay, okay. So, thomas is just like a open book. Actually, he’s more like a bright neon sign. No restraints, no reservations and I know he wants me to support him, but I can’T. Because this looks like it could be dangerous. This could end very badly for him.

Thomas: Sorry about my sister. She loves to lecture.

Hope: Mm, well I got one from your dad too.

Thomas: Hm. What is wrong with my family? It’s like, “okay, so granddad’s doing better, so what else can we stress out about?”

Hope: Well, I did kinda bring it on myself. I was, um… I was hoping ridge might tell steffy to lay off us a little bit.

Thomas: Okay, so I’m not the only eternal optimist in this relationship.

Hope: No. Um, but I also– I do understand where they’re coming from, thomas. They love you and they worry.

Thomas: Yeah, even when I told them not to worry.

Hope: Well, don’t you know? I mean, what we have is very, very, very confusing to them.

Thomas: Oh, very confusing. Even though it makes complete and total sense to us and that’s all that matters.

Hope: Mm. Can’t let them hear that though.

Thomas: They should be feeling the opposite, you know? For what you’ve shown me, your love, commitment and support, it’s helped me gain the strength to become a new man. The kind of man that the line deserves. The kind of man that douglas deserves as a father. That’s because of you. You’ve made me happier than I ever have been. Thank you for that.

Xander: You and steffy are married?

Finn: Do you know my wife?

Xander: Yeah. I was an intern at– at forrester.

Finn: Nice. All right, so you know steffy? You worked with her and the forresters?

Xander: Yeah, I worked with all the forresters. Even thomas.

Finn: Thomas?

Xander: Yeah, your brother-in-law?

Finn: Do you have some sort of history with him?

Xander: You really haven’t heard anything?

Finn: Uh, no, but, uh, the way you’re acting, I feel like I, uh, should have.

Thomas: You stop! You’re trying to make this simple, xander, and it’s not. We’re trying to tell you it’s not. Hope and liam, they’re gonna be fine and beth? She’s gonna be fine too.

Xander: Then what about emma? She is dead because of you. Because of this evil secret.

Thomas: Emma was reckless and selfish, which is what you’re being right now.

Xander: Is that a threat?

Zoe: No. Nobody is threatening anyone.

Xander: Oh, please. He’s working you, zoe! Praying on your fear, just like he’s praying on hope. You know, I heard her mother talking to donna and katie. She’s not happy about this engagement. She’s worried as hell because she knows that it’s wrong. What kind of marriage do you think you’re supposed to have with hope? It’s based on a lie. I mean, what– what kind of life do you think we’re supposed to have, huh? With this always hanging over our heads? But I don’t want him tempting fate, getting mixed up with hope. He put that dark chapter behind him.

Xander: You know what? I– I don’t want to be rude. I’m sure you’re a great doctor, but I just don’t think this is going to be a good fit, so I think maybe I should go.

Finn: Wait, I’m sorry. Because of what? My family. Okay, obviously, um, there is– there is something going on here that I don’t quite understand and you’re giving me the feeling that it involves thomas.

Xander: Thomas… thomas isn’t who you think he is.

Thomas: No one’s gonna take this away from us.

Hope: I don’t think that’s what they’re trying to do. But, I also don’t want to cause tension between you and your family, especially now with eric’s recovery. So, I just– I just think we should be grateful

Thomas: I am. I am so grateful to be right here, right now, holding you, kissing you.

[ Thomas sighing ] I love how close we are. So close that all I have to do is look at you and I know what you’re thinking. You don’t even have to tell me. I look beside me and there you are, always. You just– through the hard times, my grandfather’s illness. Also, the good times. You put your faith in me. You have trust in me to grow and become the kind of man you deserve by your side. Yeah, I’ve told you this before and I will tell you again, I am a one woman man and that woman for me is you, hope. I also know a little– a little boy who feels the exact same way. Loves us together. Always and forever. So, hope… will you make me the happiest man in the world? Hope logan… will you marry me?

[ Both chuckling ] Hope logan… will you marry me?

[ Both chuckling ]

Finn: Not who I think he is?

Xander: I don’t even know what to call someone with no conscience. No remorse. Look, doctor, I’m sorry. I know he’s your brother-in-law, but… but thomas did something just… evil. Um… to an innocent young girl.

[ Car skidding and crashing ] What if it wasn’t an accident, zoe?

Zoe: Sh. Xander.

Xander: I can’t stop thinking about it.

Zoe: We should be thinking about emma and her family, not what you think thomas may have done.

Thomas: Hey.

Xander: You can’t stop me.

Thomas: Go. But if you tell anyone about this–

Xander: What are you gonna do, huh? You gonna kill me like you killed emma? You gonna kill zoe? Um, I’m sorry. Have– have you ever heard the name emma barber?

Finn: Uh, no. What– what– did something happen to her?

Xander: Yeah. We were both interns. We were all hoping on hope for the future.

Finn: So, did she leave too? Did thomas make it difficult for her?

Xander: Difficult? No. No, much worse than difficult. I’m talking about murder.

Finn: Murder?

Thomas: Say yes, hope. We belong together. Please say you’ll marry me.

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Y&R Transcript Thursday, December 28, 2023

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Kevin: Should I go with sinatra to get things started? Maybe something classical? Ooh, or poppy. Lots of energy, love in the air kind of deal.

Chloe: You know, I think that you will make the right choice in the moment because that’s just kind of how amazing you are.

Kevin: I am, aren’t I?

Gloria: You guys, you might ask my advice. After all, I planned your brother and lauren’s wedding all those years ago and it was flawless, if I do say so myself.

Kevin: You always do.

Gloria: I’m just– oh gosh, are those hellebores mixed in with those peonies?

Chloe: I uh– I don’t know.

Gloria: Just be very careful because the sap is toxic.

Kevin: Nobody knows toxic like my mother.

Gloria: I am only trying to help.

Kevin: If you want to help, mom just help.

Gloria: I am. I am multitasking. I’m a content creator now. And my followers want what they want and they can’t get enough of me.

Kevin: Oh, some of us have had more than enough.

Chloe: You know what? We’ve got everything under control. And I think everything looks gorgeous given the time that we had to put it all together. And I mean, isn’t it just so romantic? Lauren and michael renewing their vows on the stroke of midnight.

Kevin: Totally.

Gloria: Angel, when was the last time you did something romantic for chloe?

[ Kevin chuckling ]

Chloe: Oh, last night, he did the dishes.

Gloria: And what is romantic about that?

Chloe: He did it with his shirt off.

Kevin: It doesn’t get much more romantic than that.

Gloria: Oh, spare me.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, darling.

Michael: How is it that you’re even more beautiful than when we first walked into this place.

Lauren: It must be because I have the love of the most amazing man I’ve ever known.

Michael: Good answer.

Lauren: So, why didn’t we think to do this before?

Michael: Eating dinner?

Lauren: No, silly. Renewing our vows on new year’s eve?

Michael: Oh, well, at the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Michael: You, me, new year’S. What more could you want?

Lauren: Absolutely nothing.

Michael: I can’t think of a more perfect way to spend the new year.

Danny: I can’t tell you how incredibly happy I am that I’m spending new year’s eve with you.

Christine: So am I. And I– I feel like I should apologize for earlier.

Danny: Why?

Christine: I– I– I just feel like I upset you when I asked you if there was a part of you still interested in phyllis?

Danny: Hey, I thought we settled that?

Christine: No, we did. We did. And– and you’re right. We’re in a really good place. I’m in a really good place and I have you to thank for that. When this year started, I, um, I couldn’t see past the sadness of my marriage ending. And now us reconnecting, I mean, it’s just, it’s something that I never expected and it means so much to me because you know, you’ve given me a sense of– of peace and– and hope that I never thought I’d have again. And I don’t know, things just feel right for the first time in a really long time.

Danny: The beautiful girl that I fell in love with a long time ago is– is right here in front of me. We’ve come a long way, haven’t we?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: And I– I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

Daniel: Oh, wow.

Danny: Oh, hey.

Daniel: Hey, hello.

Christine: Hey. Happy new year.

Daniel: Ah, happy new year. You know, I’d say that I hope I’m not interrupting, but I can see that I definitely am. Maybe we should go old school, do a little necktie on the doorknob action?

Danny: That’s a great idea.

Tucker: I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city is getting a little too suffocating for me. It might be time to kiss it goodbye.

Ashley: Of course. Things are getting difficult, so you have to run away.

Tucker: Maybe if we ignore her, she’ll go away.

Ashley: What about that sweet little boy? Dominic loves you.

Tucker: Yeah, well, he’s a party of one. It’s hard to stay in a place where everyone else can’t stand you.

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Ashley: Phyllis, would you mind excusing us? I have some business to discuss with mr. Mccall.

Phyllis: Sure. Happy new year.

Ashley: Happy new year. So, are you really leaving town?

Tucker: What would you care if I did?

Daniel: You know, why don’t I give you guys a little space? I’m gonna come back later.

Danny: No, no, no, no. Look, uh, cricket and I were just on our way to dinner, and, um, well, we got sidetracked.

Daniel: Yeah. No. I– I saw.

Christine: Hey, why don’t you join us for dinner?

Danny: Yeah.

Daniel: Thank you. Um, but no. Um, I actually have big plans for this evening.

Danny: Really?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m gonna start the night off with a little video chat with lily. And then I was thinking about maybe watching a romcom or two or three and totally pigging out on junk food.

Christine: Ah, junk food and romcoms.

Daniel: Yeah, it’s the best. You gotta pair the right junk food with the right movie though. Like you– you would never do popcorn and moonstruck. No, that’s pizza territory. Otherwise…

Christine: It does sound kind of fun, so…

Daniel: Well, you’re welcome to stay. I mean, you’re standing there with my dad who happens to be an expert on the subject.

Christine: It’s your fault.

Danny: Hey, what can I say? New year’s eve gigs on the road. What? Eating junk food. Watching romcoms. This is like a romalotti tradition, right?

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Hang on. Hey, what is this?

Heather: Lucy mentioned you didn’t have plans.

Lucy: So, romcoms and junk food.

[ Daniel mouthing ]

Danny: I told you.

Christine: Yeah.

Michael: To my darling wife. You dazzle me more with the passing of every year.

Lauren: Ah, thank you, sweetie.

Michael: Don’t look now. This is our night.

Lauren: Yeah, but she is our friend. And in fact, daniel wanted us to talk to her.

Michael: You’re right. Phyllis!

Phyllis: Hey, you two look cozy.

Michael: Please, join us.

Phyllis: Well, you know, I don’t wanna intrude.

Michael: Come on.

Lauren: We want you to.

Phyllis: All right. Okay, then. Dirty martini, two olives. Two, two, two.

Lauren: So, are you ready to ring in the new year? I hope you’re free because we have some big–

Phyllis: I’m not doing the new year this year.

Michael: Well, I hate to tell you phyllis, but the new year’s coming, whether you participate or not.

Phyllis: Well, I disagree. What I’m gonna do is I’m gonna go to sleep and when I wake up, I’m gonna hope that 2024 was better than this year, for me.

Michael: You had a bad year. But yeah. Okay, you had a disastrous year, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Uh-huh.

Michael: But that doesn’t mean you can’t ring in 2024 and raise a glass to better days ahead.

Phyllis: I don’t know. I don’t think that downing a glass of champagne or a bottle for that matter is gonna change the way I feel. So, I’m not gonna bother.

Lauren: So what happened to can do phyllis? You know, uplifting, positive, changing things for the better phyllis.

Phyllis: I’m still changing things for the better phyllis, that’s for sure. But sometimes, you know, you try and the universe just kicks you in the teeth.

Lauren: Are you talking about danny?

Phyllis: Um, why would you say that to me?

Michael: Daniel might have mentioned something.

Phyllis: Oh, did he? So, you guys are talking behind my back? ‘Cause that’s what friends do, right?

Lauren: Only when they’re concerned.

Phyllis: Okay. Well. Ah, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Mm-hmm. You don’t have to be concerned about me. So, what did my son tell you?

Michael: That he’s worried about you.

Phyllis: Well, it’s not me you should be worried about. It’s danny.

Michael: Daniel said you had a private talk with danny and I’m guessing from this mood of yours that it didn’t turn out well?

Phyllis: Why can’t danny see that christine isn’t right for him? You know, I mean, really, it’s embarrassing. She comes over, you know, knocking on his door, out of the blue, looking at him with these puppy dog eyes. I mean, it’s truly, truly pathetic.

Lauren: Wow. All this concern for danny.

Phyllis: Yeah.

Lauren: Yeah. You wouldn’t be interested in having him for yourself, would you?

Phyllis: I’m sorry, what? Why would you say that? We are– we are– we are just co-parents. We’re friends.

Michael: Are you sure you’re not falling into that awful habit of being competitive with christine?

Phyllis: I’m not competitive with christine. And why is it that all the time people think big bad phyllis is after scrawny, little, scrawny, skinny christine? Why do people think that? I mean, it’s ridiculous. Yes. Maybe danny is drawn into, you know, all these feelings for christine because it’s familiar. I mean, honestly, she has jumped from one, not even done marriage, to an ex.

Michael: Why? Why is it ridiculous? I mean, after all these years, if the flame is still there, there could be some real emotion between these two people–

Phyllis: Okay. There’s no flame. There’s no flame. Seriously? Real emotion? It’s nothing. Like I said, it’s familiar, you know? But it’s nothing romantic, nothing like what he could have.

Lauren: Honey, why are you pursuing this?

Phyllis: Well, who says I’m pursuing anything?

Ashley: Look, I don’t care what you do or where you go, but devon and dominic might.

Tucker: This again. What is it with you? You blew any chance I had of a relationship with devon the minute you decided to destroy my reputation.

Ashley: Do you ever take responsibility for the things you do, ever? Because you brought this on yourself and you know it. You were coming after jabot, and you– you left me no choice. Look, I get it. There’s no hope for us. But there is hope for you and devon and dominic unless you–

Tucker: You don’t know when to stop, do you?

Ashley: Listen…

Tucker: You talk this big game about being so concerned about my relationship with devon and then you dropped this bomb which has essentially destroyed my relationship with devon. So what makes you think you– that I could trust anything you say now? What makes you believe that you could talk me into sticking around this damn town? Want the power of 5 serum benefits in 1?

Ashley: Clearly, whether you stay in town or leave has nothing to do with me.

Tucker: Yeah, that’s right. Nothing I do from this point forward is going to have anything to do with you.

Ashley: I know that dominic and devon need your–

Tucker: Can you hear anything I’m saying to you?

Ashley: Yes, I’ve heard it all. I know devon wants nothing to do with you, but it doesn’t mean you just run away. You have to fight for the people you love. How do you not know that? You can’t just run. Unless being a father and a grandfather means nothing to you?

Tucker: Being a father and a grandfather means everything to me. But you took a match to it! You! Right after you broke my heart.

Ashley: So what are you gonna do?

Tucker: You destroyed everything that mattered to me.

Ashley: What are you gonna do, tucker? Are you gonna throw a glass of wine? Are you– are you gonna toss a chair? Are you gonna do that? Just like it’s gonna be paris all over again?

Tucker: What does that mean?

Ashley: You know what? When you stormed out of that restaurant, I promised myself I was never gonna let you frighten me again.

Tucker: I don’t want you to be frightened. What?

Ashley: You were fine with it that night, weren’t you?

Tucker: I would never be violent toward you, ashley.

Ashley: Oh, so you don’t think that throwing a chair and smashing a wine glass in a restaurant wasn’t violent?

Tucker: There was no smashing of wine glasses. I– I didn’t throw– what are you talking about?

Lucy: This scene is so goofy.

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Lucy: No, I mean, well, unless we watched another movie.

Daniel: Yeah, we could do that.

Heather: A second one? You know your dad always falls asleep before the first movie is over.

Daniel: What? I do not.

Both: Yes, you do.

Lucy: And you snore.

Daniel: Wow. Wow. Thank you. I’m feeling a little outnumbered here.

Heather: Cheers to that.

Daniel: You know what? I’m gonna prove it to you. I’m gonna stay up for a second movie tonight. Yeah. No, it is. New year’s eve. We do have some ringing in to do, but I get to pick the movie. And since it was just christmas, we can watch my favorite christmas movie, die hard.

Heather: No, no, that’s not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Uh-uh. Christmas tree. Happy ending. Christmas movie.

Heather: Bombs and blood, not a christmas movie.

Daniel: Okay. Lucy, is die hard a christmas movie?

Lucy: Um, yeah. Total christmas movie.

Heather: Traitor.

Daniel: Yippee-ki-yay, darlin’.

Heather: Okay. Now, I am feeling outnumbered. But are you sure it’s not too, you know, scary?

Lucy: Mom. I was seven.

Heather: And insisting to sleep right between us and you wouldn’t move the entire night.

Phyllis: The only thing I’m going to be pursuing is a healthy relationship with the father of my child. Okay? I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but danny and I, since he’s been back in town, have become quite close. While everybody else here curses my name and walks the other way when they see me, he’s been loving and supportive and caring. He’s really given me a boost. I’m returning the favor. That’s all I’m doing.

Michael: Ah, save him from himself.

Phyllis: Or something much worse.

Christine: Danny, you okay?

Danny: Yeah, um… hey, um, why don’t we go somewhere else, huh?

Christine: Oh, not a chance.

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Tucker: Yeah, I yelled. I made a scene. No doubt about it, but violent? I think the most physical thing that happened was I– I tipped over a wine glass accidentally. And I may have pushed aside a chair as I left.

Ashley: Are you kidding me? This is how you’re choosing to remember it. Are you–

Tucker: That’s what happened.

Ashley: Okay. Well, maybe that’s why you’ve been such an ass since I came back from paris. You’re making nothing of it. I mean, you are– you are not acknowledging anything that you did.

Tucker: I’m not gonna acknowledge something that didn’t occur.

Ashley: This is unbelievable.

Tucker: And I apologize for what did occur. The yelling, the scene. Does that not count for anything?

Ashley: No. Not unless you’re gonna admit to the truth.

Tucker: What is this? Is this– is this another one of your games? Are you trying to drag my name further through the mud? Spread some lie that I’m violent?

Ashley: Everything I said about you is true. And you’re just pissed off because you can’t put your spin on it like you always do.

Tucker: You know what? We’re done. We’re done. Why don’t you run along to that family that means so damn much to you? I’m sure you have plans to toast my downfall.

Ashley: Don’t flatter yourself, tucker. We’re not gonna be thinking about you at all tonight.

Tucker: Fantastic. You have a nice life.

Ashley: Are you really gonna deny that you were that violent in paris? You’re gonna deny that? So, I’m the delusional one?

[ All chuckling ]

Lucy: That is so lily. I mean, when you were telling your dad jokes and she laughed so hard she got the hiccups.

Daniel: I’m sure she’ll love that you held on to that. Um, also just for the record my jokes aren’t dad jokes.

Lucy: Oh, they totally are.

Heather: They are. Ooh, ooh, ooh. Cease fire, cease fire. Popcorn is too delicious. Thank you. I’ll take it.

Lucy: I’ll get you back. So, how is lily? How’s mattie?

Daniel: Well, mattie has been through a lot. You know, she lost her mentor. She was almost hurt by that fire, so there’s just been a lot of trauma.

Lucy: Yeah, that’s awful.

Daniel: She’s gonna be withdrawing from school for the rest of the quarter. And lily, you know, she just wants to stay with her. She’d like her to get some professional help, but until then, she’s not gonna leave her side.

Heather: I don’t blame her. You know, that’s what moms do.

Daniel: And lily is the best. Right up there with present company.

Heather: Yeah. That was a nice save, huh?

Lucy: Yeah.

Heather: Well, I guess, uh, lily will probably be out west for a little while, huh?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. I’m actually gonna try and move some stuff around in my schedule so I can get out there and spend next weekend with them. Maybe even stay a little bit longer.

Heather: Oh, that’s– that’s wonderful.

Lucy: Come on. We’re gonna miss the best part.

Heather: You guys and the popcorn.

Christine: Happy new year.

Danny: Happy new year.

Michael: Happy new year to you too.

Lauren: Ooh, that bracelet is beautiful.

Christine: Oh, thank you. A christmas present from danny.

Lauren: You have very good taste.

Christine: He got me a similar one on our honeymoon in wailea, but I lost it years ago and he remembered how much I loved it and got me this one. So, do you have any special plans to ring in the new year?

Lauren: Actually, we do. We are gonna renew our vows at the stroke of midnight.

Christine: Oh, that’s a fantastic idea.

Danny: How romantic.

Phyllis: Wait, you– you didn’t tell me this.

Lauren: Well, I tried, but the conversation somehow got hijacked.

Michael: That’s why we asked what you were doing. We wanted you to join the festivities. No matter how much you hate the new year, we know you love us.

Lauren: So, come on, you gonna join us?

Phyllis: Well, I– I’d like to, but yeah, I have a date.

Michael: You said you weren’t doing anything?

Phyllis: No, I did not. I said that I was not going to ring in the new year. That doesn’t mean that, you know, I don’t have a non-new year date.

Christine: With who?

Phyllis: Um, him. Him. There he is now.

Lauren: Tucker?

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Phyllis: Yeah. Uh, tucker. Hey! Right here.

Tucker: Hey, what’s up? Hi.

Christine: Hi.

Tucker: Hi.

Phyllis: So, um, are– are we still on for later?

Tucker: Yes. Yeah, nothing’s changed on my end. But we didn’t work out. Am I picking you up or…

Phyllis: However you want. I mean, I could come to you.

Tucker: Perfect. Sounds like a plan.

Phyllis: All right. I’ll see you then.

Tucker: Oh, you look great.

Phyllis: Oh, thanks.

Tucker: I’m really looking forward to it.

Danny: We’re gonna go grab a drink in the lounge before dinner. And, uh, hey, it was so great seeing you all. And, uh, congratulations again on the vow renewal.

Christine: Oh, I’m so happy for you guys.

Michael: Thanks.

Lauren: Thank you.

Danny: We’ll see you, okay?

Lauren: What is wrong with you?

Michael: Please don’t tell us that you’re gonna spend new year’s eve with that low life instead of coming to your best friend’s vow renewal.

Lauren: Was that even real? Did you just orchestrate that whole thing to make danny jealous?

Phyllis: Why? Of course, it was real. Tucker has a business proposal and I’m going to hear him out.

Lauren: Wonderful. Do it tomorrow, during business hours.

Michael: And tell him there’s not a chance in hell that you would work with him. Because there isn’t, is there?

Phyllis: Of course… not.

Michael: Huh. Well, good. Now that we’ve got that cleared up, please don’t disappoint us by making a point with danny that you insist you’re not making.

Phyllis: Right. I– I will– I will try to come. You guys know I love you, right?

Michael: We do.

Lauren: Yes. And that is why we would like you to be there to share in our happiness.

Phyllis: I will try to be there. Like I said.

Lauren: Oh, honey, we have a vow renewal to get to. Hope to see you later.

Michael: We expect to see you there.

Heather: Well, you guys were totally right. It was definitely a christmas movie.

Lauren: Oh, my goodness. It’s gorgeous.

Michael: My god, you guys have outdone yourselves.

Gloria: Ah, it was nothing really. Although, I can’t vouch for the flowers.

Lauren: Oh, well. Thank you.

Chloe: We are just so thrilled for you and michael. And for us, that we could be a part of it.

Michael: Well done, brother. You’re the best.

Kevin: Oh, you. Back at you.

Gloria: I am just so happy for both of you. I mean, who would have thought that you two would have lasted all this time?

Michael: That’s so funny.

Gloria: And you look absolutely ravishing. Michael is lucky to have you.

Michael: That I am.

Lauren: I’m the lucky one.

Kevin: Okay. Okay. Save it for the ceremony.

Gloria: Is it too early for bubbles?

Kevin: Ah, yes, mother. Oh, and this particular bottle arrived just before you did. It’s from scotty who’s sorry he couldn’t be here.

Lauren: Ah, and finn and trey can’t be here either, but they send their love.

Kevin: Ah. Do you have the rings?

Michael: Oh, hold on. Yes. Yes.

Kevin: All right. Excellent. Okay. I’m gonna pick out some music, set the mood.

Gloria: And I’m going to help.

Chloe: Oh, and I will get your bouquet.

Lauren: Okay.

Michael: You okay?

Lauren: I think I’m nervous. Just like when we did this so long ago.

Michael: You’re even more radiant, if that’s possible. You ready to do this, mrs. Baldwin?

Lauren: I couldn’t be more ready, mr. Baldwin.

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Michael: You look beautiful.

Lauren: So do you.

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Lauren: Michael, when we stood here the last time, I said to you. “I love you today, “I love you tomorrow and forever.” And we said these vows to each other without knowing what the future would hold. But what we did know is that we had each other. And back then you were, uh, how should I say this? Uh, something of a bad boy. But I knew under that edge was a magnificent heart that beats for everyone that you love.

Ashley: Hey, jack. Traci! Anybody! Hello! Where is everybody?

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. You go to hell!

Ashley: Okay.

Lauren: I’ve watched you put everything on the line. For your family, for your friends, and for me. Your strength, your belief in us has gotten us through the impossible. Your capacity for forgiveness. There were days when I did not think that we would make the happily ever after that we promised each other. But you did. You never gave up on me. And you didn’t let me give up. And I’m so glad you didn’T.

Tucker: I’m done. Goodbye, ashley. Go to hell.

Lauren: Honesty is hard. Trust is hard. And love isn’t a magic wand, but it is the miracle that makes honesty possible and trust a reality. And you taught me that.

[ Phone chiming ]

Tucker: We can still have that drink if you want?

Lauren: We have loved, we’ve lost. We have cried and laughed ’til our sides ached. And we’ve tangoed. And we’ve raised two extraordinary sons. Do you remember when I told you that I was pregnant with finn? And you were so worried that you weren’t going to be a good father? And you’re the best. You are exactly what he needed and they both love you so much.

Heather: Hm. Oh.

Daniel: Hey.

Heather: Hi.

Daniel: Sorry, I didn’t mean to wake you up.

Heather: No, I’m sorry. I didn’t– I didn’t– I didn’t even realize I fell asleep.

Daniel: Hm.

Lauren: Michael baldwin, you are the love of my life. And happily ever after starts every morning that I get to wake up with you. So, I will tell you again. I love you today, I love you tomorrow and forever.

Michael: Mm. That’s a hard act to follow. But I would follow this one anywhere. I once told you that I didn’t have as much faith in goodness as you did. I still doubt a great deal of what goes on in this universe, the goodness of it. But there is one thing that I have never doubted and that is our love for each other. Even on our darkest days, there was always love. I mean, we tested the hell out of it, but it just made us stronger. It made me love you more. I am in awe of your honesty and your courage. And your ability to see hope on every horizon. It’s because of you, your faith in us, that we are standing here, right now in this moment. You took a chance on a man who was too much at war with the world. And you showed me the kind of love that I never thought I’d have or deserve. You’ve given me a family, a safe space. And laughter. All the joy of you. Of us. It lights up every day of my life.

Minister: These rings are a symbol of your recommitment to your vows and to your love. You may kiss each other.

Kevin: Uh, ten, nine…

All: Eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one! Yay!

Announcer: Next week on the young and the restless…

Summer: I am wondering, um, are you in love with chance?

Danny: You’ve got your daughter playing matchmaker and the way that you and heather are looking at each other.

Victor: I didn’t walk out on you then and I will not now. You are the love of my life.

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GH Transcript Thursday, December 28, 2023

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

What do you guys think? Too much or not enough? Oh, well, if my mom were here, she’d say there’s no such thing as “too much.” Yes, well, your viewers may not agree. So you think we should ease up on the cowboy props? I’m all for a little western flair, but I don’t want it to devolve into kitsch. Sasha, what do you think? I think the art department did a great job. Sure, it’s a little over-the-top, but isn’t that the point? We’re selling a fantasy, right? And if you’re lucky enough, sometimes fantasies come true. Usually with a lot of hard work and some money. Not that lucy coe would have any idea about that. She’s a spendthrift with the attention span of a gnat. My fantasy is you and lucy not going at each other’s throats. I’m just glad that I missed the fireworks. Though I’m so sorry I was late. Oh. It’s okay. You were there for most of the meeting. Sasha, you never told us where you were. I was with cody. We lost track of time. Really?! Has something changed between the two of you? Yes, I need you to ask for volunteers to work on new year’s eve and new year’s day. Hopefully we’ll get enough…people in that we don’t have to call anyone who asked for the time off. Yeah. What’s next on our list? Mmm! Something smells so good! Oh, yeah. I finally got around to making that post-christmas turkey soup, so… oh! I said I wanted to help you with that. Oh, that’s right. You did. I’m sorry, honey. It totally slipped my mind. I’m sorry. But you know what? It’s done. What’s done is done. So I — you know what? I actually got to make sure that it’s on the low burner. Livvy. Yeah? Why does it feel like you’ve been avoiding me since christmas? No, honey, honestly. I’m really — I’m happy to have you here in the house. Okay, if I’ve done something to upset you, I want to know. No, no, it’s not that. Honestly, honey, it’s not you. It’s me. I-I just — whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. What about you? It’s nothing. It’s — honestly, it’s not a thing, I just — I really — you know what? I do — I really have to check the soup on the — olivia! Not until you tell me what’s going on with you. Did I betray you when I married ned? What brings you by, alexis? I need a favor. You never ask me for favors. This is an exception. I need you to tell me I’m wrong.

[ Knock on door ] Hi, tj. Molly’s not with you? No. Uh, just me. Come in. Come in. This was actually molly’s idea. -To come over here by yourself? -Yeah. She thought it would be better if you and I talked privately. That sounds ominous. Wait. Is molly okay? Your sister’s fine. She just — she told me about the conversation that you two had with alexis. Oh. “Conversation.” It was more like a lecture. Legal ramifications and some obscure law that only applies to surrogacy with a donor egg. It made me realize that you and i need to set some things straight. Have you changed your mind about me? Okay. Okay. So, you remember the plan, right? Yes, yes — I pick a fight with you, tracy overhears. But it’s not much of a plan as far as I’m concerned. It’s just step one. Okay? Yeah, well, let’s circle back to the part where I marry tracy. What’s in it for me? Just shh! Keep your voice down. Just focus on the task at hand. We have to make tracy believe that you and I, we’ve had this huge falling-out so then she sees you as an ally, and you’ll get a chance to charm her pants off. Well, now, wait a minute. I’m not sir laurence olivier here. No, you’re not, so just focus on a goal, and the goal is our satisfaction when we knock tracy down, down to size, and we take her for everything she’s worth. I love when you get in full scheming mode! Yeah? Well, get ready — ’cause I’m just getting started.

We’ve known each other a long time. I don’t think you’ve ever asked me to disagree with you, but I’ll give it my best shot. Don’t get used to it. I assume this is about kristina. Are you aware that she is now going to be the egg donor as well as the surrogate? Kristina filled me in. Yeah. That’s it? What? That’s the reaction?

[ Stammers ] How can you be so calm? You don’t see how this could tear the girls apart? How so? Well, for starters, legally speaking, there is no contract between tj, molly, and kristina that’s legally binding, which means that kristina, at any given point, can change her mind after she becomes pregnant. And there’s no legal remedy because it’s her biological child. I talked to kristina. She thought long and hard about it. She knows it’s a huge responsibility. You think otherwise? Yes! I mean — yes! I do think otherwise. Because she has never been pregnant before. She doesn’t know what it’s like, and I’m concerned that it might be harder than she expects. Like it was hard for you to give up sam? Well, that’s vastly different circumstances… but yes. So this could not only be problematic between kristina and molly, but for the entire family, because it would put us in a position where we would have to pick sides, which is impossible. This could be a nightmare. Is this where you want me to tell you you’re wrong? Yes! I’ve underestimated kristina in the past. So tell me — am I doing it again?

[ Knock on door ] Yeah. Hey. Enter at your own risk. I saw you upstairs coming out of the O.R. Seemed to be in a mood. Something happen in surgery? No. Everything was by the numbers. No complications. Then why the mood? Why the mood? I guess it’s because dr. Juarez had to waste her valuable time watching over me. She didn’t assist me. She just stood there watching. Because apparently, after 25 years of doing this, I can’t operate without having someone supervise me. And I guess I’m just tired of having this lawsuit hanging over me. I know. And I know it’s beyond frustrating having your every move monitored. I have dedicated my entire professional life to medicine, to healing people, and amy just told me that three of my patients would like their files transferred to other doctors. We haven’t even gone to trial yet, haven’t a chance to defend myself, and already my reputation is taking a hit. Okay, but remember monica and the G.H. Board are behind you. I appreciate that. I do. If I lose this case… my insurance will pay out the damages and then they will drop me as a client. If that happens, I… I will be unable to get malpractice insurance elsewhere. And at that point, the hospital will have no choice but to let me go. Finn, you need to remember — you did nothing wrong. How do we make a jury believe that? Oh, come on, lucy! This is just a sales appearance! You don’t need the deception lawyer here. Besides, I’m very important. I got a lot of high-end clients. Oh, you’re so important! Stop! Look at you! You know what? I pay you a lot of money, and you come showing up in an outfit like that, all scruffy?! What’s wrong with this outfit? It’s kind of like business wrinkled! No, this is a whole fash– excuse me! Would you please…zip it! If you have to talk, modulate your voices. Try to act like professionals. Sasha. Cody. I can take you to your dressing rooms now. -Cool. -Okay. -Hi, honey! -Mom. What are you doing here? Oh, wait. Let me answer this e-mail really quick. Julie: Mr. Bell? Please follow me. Oh. Uh, yeah. Where on earth did that come from? I-I’m just sayin’. I knew that ned was your husband when I came to port charles, and I fell for him anyway. Yeah. That was like six years ago! You’ve been married most of that time. You broke up. You got back together. I mean, why is this coming up right now? Lois’ reluctance to leave doesn’t bother you? At all? Why would it? She’s my oldest friend. We grew up together. And it doesn’t bother her that you… married her former husband? Look, I know that you came to port charles because you read the article about brook lynn being fired from deception. And she’s your daughter, and that’s your priority. Yeah. Of course she is. But you’ve been here since before thanksgiving. I mean, that’s a long time. A-and you’re my best friend. And we’ve never talked about the fact that — that I married your ex-husband?! I mean, I gotta — I gotta wonder. Is there a reason for that? Are you asking me if I have thoughts about my best friend marrying my ex-husband? Yes. You bet I do!

Are you underestimating our daughter? Maybe. Maybe not. The way I see it is, I’m proud, uh, that kristina’s willing to carry her sister’s baby. And I think kristina’s proud. That’s even more important. All those years that we saw her struggling with her self-esteem. Makes sense because she has parents that are driven and successful. I mean, look, I always… I always felt that… kristina was kind of lost, personally and professionally. And I think things have changed now. You may be right. I mean, I-I have noticed that since she started developing the youth center that she is more focused and more mature. That’s because she’s gotten past the self-doubt that has held her back in the past. I think it’s wonderful that she has this newfound confidence. I do. And I — and I know that her intentions are good, but sometimes life has a way of upending your intentions. Look at us. I mean, it’s not like we planned on having a baby together. Plans change.

[ Sighs ] Right? No. I’m just saying. They change. Okay. That’s my point, though, you see? When she agreed to be the surrogate, I was concerned, but I thought, “okay. That’s doable.” But now that the baby is gonna be biologically hers, it just makes the whole thing a lot more complicated. Can you imagine a life without kristina? Regardless of how she got here? No. Of course I can’T. You know why? Because babies change everything. See, this is exactly what I was so afraid of. You never really wanted me to be the surrogate, not really. You only went along with this because it was what molly wanted and it was what my sister wanted. And now that my mother has announced that there’s no legally binding contract, you’re having second thoughts. Kristina, can you stop telling me what I think long enough for me to actually talk? Yes. Sorry. G-go on. Part of me loves the idea that if we use your egg, molly and I will both be biologically related to the baby. On top of that, it’s a huge relief that you and molly have reconciled and gotten past your differences. It makes me happy to see molly this happy. Okay, so then what’s the problem? Thank you. In many ways, you are the ideal egg donor. But alexis is right about the legal situation. So I need to hear for myself from your lips that molly and I will be the parents of this baby and you will be the aunt. Nothing more. Nothing less. Can you honestly live with that? You have been very distracted since you got that call from chase. Gregory was taken to the hospital. Why? What happened? He took a hot yoga class. So chase said they’re hoping it’s just dehydration. Maybe it’s his als. Gregory’s been admitted to the hospital. He’s spending the night. So they’re gonna check everything, make sure everything’s okay. Julie. Yeah. Hi. Can you, um, give the director a note from the deception team? Mm-hmm. When the models come out and are on stage, can you please tell him to make sure that the products are all featured in every camera angle? I know that sasha and cody are very good-looking people, but we are selling products, not models, okay? I’ll pass on the note. Thank you. Good note. Very astute. I appreciate the support, mom, but I also know you don’t stop by my work for no reason. Are you still on the… “cody is mac’s son” train? Maxie, I’m really proud of you. I think it’s great that “home & heart” booked deception as a repeat performance so soon after the last one. Our last appearance here, we sold out in 20 minutes, and I have a feeling this is gonna be just as good, if not better. I think it’s safe to say deception is back. Ah! Yes!

[ Laughs ] Felicia’s only hanging around because she’s suspicious of me. Or you could see it as felicia wanting the husband she loves to know that you’re his son. Yeah, I already told you why that can’t happen. Not only does mac deserve a better son than me, but I already signed a document saying that I’m taub’s son. It’s fraud and perjury. I can’t risk that coming out. Hey. Try not to worry. I promise I’m gonna help you keep an eye on felicia. Hairstylist: Cody? Uh, yeah? I’m ready to start working on your hair. Okay. Right here?

So…dennis muldoon. Mm-hmm. You guys were chatting at a school function. He mentioned he was having symptoms. You suggested he come see you as a patient. Yes, uh, mr. Muldoon had been a patient here at general hospital for several years. I think we’re in-network for his insurance. And before he came to see me, I went over his entire history, and he seemed overall in pretty good health. But the man had stage iv colon cancer. He must have had

some symptoms. Hm, we both know people that have ignored physical symptoms for months, right? I mean, sometimes it’s people that they’re — they’re too busy to see a doctor. Other times they’re too afraid to see a doctor. Unless he — unless muldoon saw a doctor out of network. You mean like when he was overseas? It’s possible. I was thinking maybe something closer to home. You know, I remember him mentioning something about having a vacation home in beechers corners. He used to try to juggle his schedule so he could spend at least a month there in may or june. Do you think he might have seen a doctor at beechers corners? Well, if he did and he paid for it out of — out of pocket, I mean, that — that wouldn’t show up in his chart here at G.H. And if he did see a doctor within two or three months of seeing me for the first time, that means there’s another doctor that didn’t detect the cancer, either. This isn’t a closed adoption where kristina is not gonna know what happened to the baby. She’s always gonna be in the child’s life as the aunt. She’s gonna watch that baby grow and thrive with terrific parents like tj and molly. And you and jordan. Don’t you think that would make things worse, possibly? I mean, how hard do you think it’ll be for kristina to stand on the sidelines and watch somebody else raise her biological child? And what if she doesn’t like the way molly and tj are parenting? Like how? Molly’s a vegan. Kristina is not. How long do you think it’ll be before she slips the kid a cheeseburger at charlie’s? What if i slip the kid a cheeseburger? I mean, biologically, I’m the grandfather, right? No, you’re not! That’s just my point! You’re not the grandfather. Y-you’d be the great-uncle. Because molly — you’re molly’s uncle. Right? You see how confusing this is? I mean, if it’s this confusing for us, think how confusing it’ll be for them! This is gonna tear the whole family apart. I love ned. He’s the father of my child. And we have been through so much together. But I am not… in love with ned. I haven’t been in love with ned for years. For years and years and years. And I only want what’s best for him. And you, my friend… you are the best. It does my heart good to see how happy you two are together. It does? Really? Yes. Of course it does. Thank god. I don’t — I don’t get it. I mean, you thought that I would have a problem with you being married to ned? That I, lois cerullo, who you have known your whole life, would sit on my feelings? Come on. Does that even sound like me? Okay, okay, I get — I don’t know what I was thinking. I was a big dummy. Alright. Okay. So then what happened at christmas that got you so freaked out? Tracy. Tracy. Mm-hmm. Of course it was tracy. What did tracy say? Well, it’s not so much what she said. She insinuated that I should be very eager for you to leave because of your history with ned.

[ Laughs ] Oh, olivia. Oh. Think about it. Come on. Of course tracy wants me out of this house, because, like oil and water, we do not mix. And we both have major differences of opinion about what’s best for brook lynn. I get it. Okay, okay. I know. I’m sorry. I can’t believe that I fell for all of tracy’s nonsense. Nah, nah, nah. Don’t beat yourself up about it. You know, tracy excels at getting into people’s heads. It’s a typical quartermaine trait. For what it’s worth… mm? …Honey, I’m so happy to have you here. And not just for brook lynn’s sake, but for me, too. Ohh, well, you know, you could just think about it like it’s payback. Well, you know, back in the day, growing up in the neighborhood, you were the coolest chick I knew. And when all of those mean girls started coming after me, you’re the one who had my back. Uh, that’s not exactly how I remember it. I remember you being plenty tough, and you learned very quickly how to take care of yourself. Ha! Yeah. Well, that is true. But you — you have always been way tougher than I’ve been. I mean, this — this proves it. You’re living with the quartermaines.

[ Scoffs ] I couldn’t do it. But, honey, you can. Hey, sasha, can I talk to you for a second? Sure. Yeah. What’s up? I just wanted to see how it was going working with cody. You guys look great together on camera, but I know it’s probably a strain for you working with him because you have feelings for him. Cody has been great. I really enjoy working with him. Maybe too much. That’s good. I know you’ve had a tough year. I trusted the wrong people. One more reason why I really need to work on myself before I can even think about starting a new relationship. But that’s for me and cody to figure out. Professionally, we’re great. Good. Because you guys are becoming one of deception’s biggest assets.

[ Chuckles ] Uh, where did your mom go? Alright. You’re ready to go. Appreciate it. Excuse me, but I heard the producer was looking for you. I’m sorry, cody. I lost track of felicia. Oh, I need to take care of something right now. Cody, sasha, we are ready for our spokesmodels. Yes. And, by the way, you look awesome, but… I don’t know. Something’s missing. Something’s not quite right. Okay. I got it. Ha ha! Kind sir, we will place that on your head — and voil. Look at that. You are definitely a romantic, rugged cowboy image we need. No, no, no. It’s all wrong. Casts a shadow on his face. You can’t see his beautiful eyes. I think tracy’s right about the cowboy hat.

[ Chuckling ] What? Really? Did I ask for your input? You’re the only one that’s allowed to have an opinion here? Well, you’re an attorney. What do you know about fashion?! Obviously. Well, I’m just trying to give you a guy’s point of view here, lucy. Well, obviously, scotty, you don’t know the female perspective. No wonder liesl dumped you.

So if another doctor or even multiple doctors missed muldoon’s colon cancer, then that could be good for your case. Martin stressed how difficult it is for juries to understand medical complexities in malpractice suits. You know, from the jury’s standpoint, this man came in with a simple stomach ailment and somehow ends up dying of cancer, leaving a family behind. Since I found the tapeworm but I didn’t discover the cancer until later… they assume that must be negligence on my part. So if we can prove to a jury that another doctor also missed the cancer… it might help them to understand how difficult it is to make a diagnosis based on muldoon’s symptoms. I don’t know. What do you think? I think this could work. Tj, I get why you’re asking these questions. I do have A… a well-earned reputation for leaping before I look. But I can assure you, I have really done a lot of soul searching about this, and I — I don’t want children of my own. At least not right now at this point in my life. You’re sure? I mean, I’m pretty sure. And I’m excited to be pregnant and to go on this journey, of course. And I’m going to love this baby. I mean, it’s a little more intense now that we’re using my egg, of course. But it’s gonna be special. And maybe i will even have a special connection to it, right? But once this baby is born, I am more than content to step back and let you and molly be parents so that I can just keep being a cool aunt. You have no idea how good it is to hear you say that. Look, I’m so happy that I can help you and molly finally have a baby. And I’m also happy, after the baby is born, to focus on running my center. I promise you, I know what I’m getting myself into. Lucy, I know that you can fight dirty, but this is an all-time low! You know what? I’m not gonna be your lawyer anymore. Find yourself another top-drawer attorney. I quit! Fine! Fine, fine! Good! I’m glad you quit! I’m just gonna find another attorney tomorrow! So…about the hat. I haven’t changed my mind about the hat. Neither have I. Um, if — if you don’t mind hearing from one of the models, I have an idea that might be able to make both lucy and tracy happy. What’s your idea? Okay, so how about — if I may — um, we start off the hat on… and then we take it off. Okey-dokey. I guess that might work. Let’s try it. Felicia. Are you enjoying yourself? Yes! [ Chuckles ] Being backstage is always so fascinating. So much goes into making a tv show. Rehearsal is starting soon. Do you want to watch?

[ Gasps ] Oh, absolutely. Yeah. Yeah. Life here is definitely more difficult with tracy in the house. Oh, you say it like she’s the exception. Quartermaines have been bickering about everything all the time — even my own brookie. Don’t tell her I said that to you. Oh, your secret is safe, but, you know, ned can be reasonable. Really? Unless he’s going against drew and michael, right? Yeah. True, true, true. Okay. To be clear… all of the quartermaines have their good points individually. I just hate to see what it does to ned when he’s around his family. You’re living in the past, lois. Ned has — ned has changed. He’s really become his own man now.

[ Chuckles ] Really? Yeah. Oh, olivia, I know he’s your husband and you have to defend him, but, I mean, can you really say that ned is his own man when he ratted out his own cousin to the sec? What did you say? What? Ned turned his family in to the sec. Okay. You don’t understand. Well, no. I understand that — that drew is ned’s cousin and that carly is michael’s mother. If somebody had turned my mother in to the sec, I’d never forgive them. So — so michael should forgive ned? No way. Okay. Ned is not the rat! Ned is allowing everyone to think the worst of him for the sake of the family.

Oh, hey, tracy. Glad you’re here. I thought you quit. Well, I did, but I-I wanted to apologize to you for the other night. You know, those horrible things I said about luke. I know that you really loved him, and it was very disrespectful of me. Thank you. I guess. Why the change of heart? Well, that stuff lucy said about my ex-girlfriend, liesl. It — it really hurt me. So I thought, you know, I probably did the same thing to you, and that’s why you threw that martini in my face. Yeah, well, apology accepted. But you do it again, I’ll do it again. Never. And you were right about that cowboy hat. I don’t think lucy pays attention to all the little — the little details. Not a good trait in the head of a company. No, no, but you’re here to keep her in line. I’ll catch you later, tracy. Say something. You raised two strong, intelligent women, not to mention compassionate. But I want them to stay that way. If kristina is not able to keep her promise to molly, molly will be devastated. And on the other hand, watching somebody raise your biological child might be too painful for kristina, and maybe she’ll just have to leave town. If this were court, you know the judge would overrule your speculation. I know that I’m worrying about things that haven’t happened yet. Tell me that I’m wrong. I’m not gonna say you’re wrong ’cause I’m — I’m a little worried, too. Lucy, does everything have to be a battle with tracy?

La la, la la I do not take behavior tips from a traitor. Fine. Lucy, this has to stop because I cannot take the constant fighting. I’m sorry. Okay. I will do better. I p– I promise. I-I’m sorry. I probably did overreact a little bit. I will. For you. I will be better with tracy. Okay. Good. Because none of us like it, but right now tracy is our cross to bear. Yeah, I just can’t wait till tracy gets what’s coming to her. Are you saying that ned wasn’t the one who turned in carly and drew to the sec? You know what, honey? Don’t listen to me, alright? I misspoke. It’s not a thing. It’s not a thing. And I didn’t know what I was talking about. So — so why — why — why is everyone saying that it’s ned?

[ Sighs ] You know what? Ned denied all the accusations at first. Then he had his accident and he turned into eddie. And eddie couldn’t have cared less. Eddie didn’t have any of ned’s memories, and eddie could not be bothered. So, wait.

[ Chuckles ] Are you saying that when ned got his memory back, he also remembered that he wasn’t the one who turned in carly and drew to the sec? Then — I mean, does he — does he know who the real rat is? I mean, why is he taking the rap for somebody else’s bad deeds? There’s got to be a reason! You got to remember — carly is my second best friend, but she did commit insider trading. She bought up all the aurora stock after michael told her that elq and aurora were gonna merge. No, no, no. But they didn’t merge. And the sec would have never gone after carly unless someone else provoked them. Let it go. Okay? Just let the sleeping dogs lie. So who turned in carly and drew to the sec?! Who are you protecting and why?!

No, I’m not gonna tell you who the real rat is. I don’t understand why you won’T. Because — because it was ned’s choice. And you’re not gonna explain to me why? The only thing that I can tell you is that ned and i both agreed that it was the best for the whole family for us to both keep the identity of the rat a secret. What could be more loyal than that? Whatever happened to telling it like it is? I would think that, by now, the two of us might have learned that sometimes it’s best to just keep our big mouths shut. You know? Sometimes the truth can hurt. And right now it would really hurt some of the people that we care the most about. And they’ve been through enough these last three years. I just don’t want another disaster, okay? Not right now when there is finally hope for a little bit of joy. Honey, please. Please promise me that you’re not gonna say anything. I don’t know anything! But fine. Fine. I vowed long ago to stay out of quartermaine business. Really? What? Why the hell were you pushing back so hard if you agree with me? You asked me to talk you off the ledge. I did my best. And all of a sudden you’re being cooperative? If it’s — if it’s hard for me to accept not being the grandfather, can you imagine how hard it is for kristina to accept not being able to feel like the baby’s mother? Yeah. So what are we gonna do about it? Well, there’s nothing we can do. She says she knows what she’s doing. I’m gonna take her word for it. Well, I don’t think she’s lying to us. I-I just worry that she’s lying to herself. You’re worried. I get it. But, ultimately, it’s — it’s kristina’s decision. We’re just gonna have to stand by and love her no matter what. Right. Because I’m so good at standing by. You did the right thing by not going to kristina and venting and coming to me and talking to me. Thank you. And thank you for being here so you could listen. Always. I appreciate you talking this out. Really. You wouldn’t be a good dad if you didn’t ask the tough questions. And I can already tell that you are going to be a fantastic father. Thank you. Thank you for loving my sister and for supporting her through all of this. I really — I-I admire both of you. Then it’s mutual because we both admire the hell out of you for doing this. You know, y-you’re making mine and molly’s dreams of becoming parents come true. Well, I love that I’m stepping up for her. She’s done it for me countless times. Can’t wait to see who your child grows up to be. We’ll see you then. Is your dad up for dinner with us? In his room? Yeah. Yeah. He — he pulled the old “I don’t want to be a burden.” But then he slowly came around. Are you at all concerned about violet seeing him in the hospital? Yeah, I’ve been thinking about that. I think I’m gonna tell her the literal truth, that grandpa overdid it in hot yoga. Never thought I’d say those words. And that he is staying in overnight so the doctors and nurses can keep an eye on him. Perfect explanation. And while we’re there, we can — we can celebrate. Celebrate what? Well, I reached out to a couple nurses I know in beechers corners, and it turns out muldoon did see a doctor there… about a month before he came to see you. So, how is it — being the male “face of deception”? Well, I-I still think I’m an odd choice as a spokesmodel, but, uh, you know, if it makes sasha happy, I’ll muddle through. You guys make a great team. I think so, too. Thank you for getting here so quickly. Make sure this goes straight to the lab. Expedited testing.

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Days Transcript Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Posted on December 27, 2023January 4, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[dramatic music]

Harris.

What are you–what are you two doing out here?

Oh, well, you know, things have been kind of tough since the Bistro reopening, supply chain issues.

Luckily, our shipment got here just in time for the holidays.

Yeah.

Mm. And you guys are out here to pick it up?

Yeah, well, we had to make sure it’s exactly what we ordered.

Right. OK. So who’s minding the store?

[somber music]

[sighs]

[knock at door]

Hey, Tate.

Hey.

So can I come in?

Mm.

Good morning.

[soft music]

You mean good afternoon.

Oh.

Hmm.

Well… either way, I think a kiss is in order. Mm. And, you know, since we have such great backups on Christmas Day…

Mm-hmm?

I’m not even gonna look at my phone.

Me neither. I am going to take an all-day screen break.

As am I. You know what? Today I’m just gonna focus on one thing. That’s you in this bed, I mean, if you’re OK with that.

I am more than OK with that.

Yeah, see, aren’t you glad we ventured out on this beautiful, albeit brisk, afternoon?

[laughs] I am glad. Yeah, getting out of the apartment was a…really good idea. I’ve noticed you have a lot of them.

Hey, stick with me, kid.

[chuckles]

Yeah. And in a couple hours, we’ll be meeting my mom for an early Christmas dinner. You OK with that, right?

Yeah, of course. Which reminds me, I have to call my mom, which I’m dreading ’cause I know she’ll just start up again about wanting me to move to China.

And, Wendy, I– you know, I feel for your mom and your dad, you know. I mean, losing their only son, my God, it’s just– I mean, is it really fair of them to ask you to upend your life? I mean, can’t you just go and visit them for a little while? Or what if they just came here and stayed here for a bit?

No, I wish it were that simple. But with the death of my brother…

[somber music] I guess having their only other child actually living close to them is the only thing that’ll give them comfort.

Right, I get that. And selfishly, you know, the thought of you moving so far away–

Well, I haven’t actually decided to do that yet.

No, but you haven’t decided against it either.

No, I haven’t, because– Look, I admit that I feel this sort of obligation, you know, to try to ease their suffering. But… How could I leave the life that I’ve made for myself here? How can I leave you?

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I’m not, like, interrupting your family dinner, am I?

Oh, no, definitely not. My grandparents went out, and my parents are over at my great-granddad’s.

Oh, how come you didn’t go with them?

No big reason. I just decided I’d rather stay here and vibe. That’s all.

And your parents were OK with that?

They weren’t at first, but they quickly realized that I wasn’t gonna cave, so they backed off.

Well, that’s good. I mean, I get it, you wanting to be by yourself. Who needs the drama, right?

Exactly, yeah. But what about– what about you? Why are you here?

I came to say I’m sorry.

[dramatic music]

Oh, yeah, we’re not worried about the Bistro. We don’t have reservations for another hour or so. And the staff’s got it covered.

OK. I–I’m sorry. What–what are you doing down here, Michaels?

I’m investigating some suspicious activity.

Suspicious? Nothing suspicious going on here except you lurking around, asking questions. All right, good talk. I’m gonna get some of this flour inside. Excuse me.

Mm-hmm.

[sighs, chuckles] It’s freezing out here, huh? Oh, I–

Come here.

You know, now you’re gonna be cold.

Yeah, I don’t– I don’t mind being cold. What I do mind… is being lied to.

Wendy, if you’re conflicted about this– actually, it seems like you’re more than conflicted. Look, if you don’t want to move to China, you should just be, like, assertive about it or something. I mean, in a nice way, obviously. But I mean, surely your mom has to understand that you already have a life here.

[scoffs] Actually, she doesn’t.

[sighs] No, I mean– OK, she’s a good person. And she can be very empathetic. And if they weren’t grieving, if my dad wasn’t suffering so much, I don’t think my mom would– would dream of asking me to give up my life here. But she’s obviously desperate to try to find a way to comfort my father and herself.

Of course. And… as much as I want you to stay in Salem, you know I’ll respect whatever decision you make.

Thank you for being understanding.

Oh, my gosh. Your hands are so cold.

[sighs]

How about I go get us some hot chocolate to warm you up?

That’d be great. I’ll come with you.

No, no, no, no, no. You just sit and relax, listen to the carolers coming from the square, OK? I’ll be back.

[sniffles, sighs]

Hello, Wendy. Merry Christmas.

[scoffs]

[sighs]

[grunts] Wow.

[sighs]

[soft music]

Is that an antique light fixture?

Oh, that? I don’t know. I’ve never noticed it before.

[chuckles] You’ve lived in this house how long, and you’ve never looked at the light fixture in your bedroom?

Yeah, well, you know, I’m not very observant when it comes to décor and furniture. I mean, if it’s comfortable and it lights up the room, then it’s good with me.

So then I can safely assume that you didn’t pick out most of the things in this lovely house, if anything?

Yes. Yes, you can safely assume that my mother and Gabi decorated and furnished this entire place and that I had zilch to do with it.

[chuckles] I really love it. Gabi and your mom did a terrific job.

Yeah, well, it’s kind of a mishmash.

Wonderful mishmash. It’s very warm and inviting. I love it the way it is. Feels like home.

Do you want a–do you want a drink or something, like a coffee or a soda?

No, but thanks for asking.

Yeah, well, I think being around my Grandma Marlena is kind of rubbing off on me, you know, ’cause she’s all about being a good hostess. So I think I’m trying to emulate her and be a good host.

And you’re succeeding. But–

But what?

Well, I’m not really a guest. I mean, I only came here to apologize to you for treating you like crap.

It’s–

Tate, I knew you liked me. And I feel so horrible that I just used you to try to get closer to Johnny. It was not only unfair to you, but it was stupid of me, because now I know that it was never gonna work out for him and me anyways.

What–what made you realize that?

Well, I was super depressed last night, you know, spending Christmas Eve and my birthday all alone. So kind of got a little wasted, and I drunk-texted Johnny, sort of poured out my heart to him.

Oh, man.

Yeah. But I didn’t send the text, which was a relief. And then I got more trashed and called him and went on this ridiculous tirade. Forget it. I don’t want to talk about it anymore.

Yeah, I mean, I don’t– I don’t blame you. So where was–where was Johnny when you called him?

With Chanel, of course. She was at the hospital with her mom. And he went there to be, like, you know, supportive. But I guess he was worried about me drinking all alone, so he rushed home. And he was really nice about it all, but I just– I felt so embarrassed.

I’m sorry, Holly. That’s–that’s a lot to go through on Christmas and your birthday, so…

Yeah, that made it even worse. Anyway, since that happened, well, I’ve been thinking about how much smarter you were about it all than me, how you tried to warn me… How I wish I’d listened.

Wait a minute. Yesterday was your birthday, not to mention Christmas Eve. So why were you alone?

Well, my mom’s been having such a rough time with losing the baby, as you know. So EJ decided to take her out of town overnight.

So what did you– what did you do by yourself?

I wasn’t by myself the whole night. Johnny was there for a while. He even ordered me a cake when he realized it was my birthday. And then he got a call from Chanel, since she was in the hospital with her mom. I should have been more sympathetic, I guess. But I don’t know. I was just so pissed off that she interrupted our time together. Sensitive me, I acted like a baby. Wah, wah, wah.

[chuckles] Excellent– excellent baby imitation.

Thank you. Anyway, before Johnny left, he told me I should call you.

He did?

Yeah. And I wish to hell I’d listened. But I was so focused on my fantasy that I couldn’t see what was right in front of me.

[dramatic music]

So any chance you’re hungry?

For?

Tamales. You see, they’re a Christmas tradition in the Hernandez family. Well, they’re actually a Hispanic tradition. But my abuela, my grandma, she had the best recipe in town. And then she handed it down to her kids and then her grandkids, and… Gabi’s been making them for the last few Christmases. But obviously, she’s not here, so I took over. And I’m not sure they’re gonna measure up, but–

I’m sure they’ll be great.

Yeah.

And I am so sorry that Gabi is not here for Christmas.

Yeah. Yeah, just picturing her in a prison hospital is– Anyway, I’m gonna go visit her today, and I’m gonna bring her some tamales. I’m not even sure if they’re gonna let me give them to her, but I’m gonna try. I know just the smell of ’em, I’m sure that’ll bring her some good memories.

You are a wonderful brother, Rafe.

Thanks. But I’m not gonna believe that about myself until– till I find Li Shin’s real killer and Gabi is out of prison and back home.

I do love this spot.

[chuckles] Little duck pond over there, watching the kids play. Although they’re obviously not there today. They’re at home, celebrating Christmas with their families. I can find a different bench if you’d prefer.

It’s fine. Sit where you want.

Wendy, I am so sorry about your brother.

Yeah, so you said… The day he died.

Right, that very tragic day that I ran into you in the square. Look, I know that my relationship with him started out with a whole lot of games being played.

It was more than games being played. You seduced him to get a confession out of him.

And I’m not proud of that, especially because, as I told you on that same day, I started to really care about him. Li was a good man. And he made some terrible mistakes but only in the name of love.

That’s true. His love for Gabi Hernandez was what… drove him to some behaviors that I know he was ashamed of.

And that’s terribly sad. But, you know, in a way, I respect his passion for her. I mean, what’s more important? What feeds the soul…

[chuckles] More than love?

Oh, is that a rhetorical question?

Actually, I think it is, because I think we both know the answer. How I wish I–

What? What do you wish?

That I had more of that in my life, that I’d been… less ambitious, more loving, more open to being loved.

Come on, Ava, just talk to me.

I have nothing to say to you. You know, I should go inside. Here.

No, no. I don’t want my coat back. No, I just want you to tell me the truth.

[tense music]

I don’t know what you mean.

You told me that you broke up with me because I have a wandering eye. But that wasn’t the reason at all, was it?

You finally see what’s right in front of you?

[chuckles] Sounds like a line out of a movie, right? Actually, wait, maybe it is. But whatever. I do mean it.

But, Holly, you can’t possibly be talking about me. I mean, I didn’t even think you knew I existed.

Of course I knew you existed, Tate. And I was a jerk to you. I promised you we’d go on a date. And when you offered to take me all these exotic places–

You had me take you to the Bistro because you knew Johnny DiMera would be there.

Yeah, my stepbrother, who I’ve had this stupid, pointless crush on and who I made a total fool of myself with. So hey, I don’t blame you for walking out on me.

Right. I just–I couldn’t take it anymore, Holly. I felt kind of pathetic wanting to be with you when you were hung up on someone else.

You weren’t pathetic, Tate. I was. I had my head in the clouds, and I treated you really badly. If I were you, I’d–I’d never give me another chance.

[dramatic music]

Are you asking for one?

Rafe, I know it’s really painful with your sister being in prison. But it’s Christmas, and you want to be in a good place when you see her. Not angry, you know?

Yeah.

I think It’ll be good for the both of you.

Yeah. I know. You’re right. It’s just… easier said than done to be in a good place, you know?

Well, so why don’t we do something fun?

Well, I thought that we’d been doing something fun for most of the day.

[laughs] No, not that kind of fun. I mean, like, silly fun, like distracting fun.

Like what?

Like, let’s play a trivia Christmas game.

OK.

OK, so you’ll get the first question.

All right, let’s have it.

Name Santa’s reindeer.

[laughing] What? Are you serious? That is so easy. I mean–OK, fine. Dasher, Dancer, Comet, Happy–

Wait, Happy?

Yeah, yeah. Doc, Dopey, Sleepy.

Those are the seven dwarfs.

Oh, wait. Oh, really?

Mm.

OK, so, what, do I get some kind of demerit or something?

No, you just lose that round.

OK.

OK, it’s my turn. So now you ask me a question, Christmas-related, of course.

Oh, yeah, yeah, of course, right. Oh, OK. But it’s not really a question. It’s more of a request.

Go for it.

Sing “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

Psh, no problem.

OK.

OK, ready?

Mm-hmm.

[clears throat] * On the first day of Christmas * * My true love gave to me * * Tamales from his abuela’s recipe *

Wow. What?

[laughs]

OK, I am–first of all, that rhymed. And I am super impressed. Wow.

Well, you know I am clever.

I know it now. Yes, I do. And also, was that a command?

Mm… yes.

It was. OK. Well, then command granted.

Mm. Ahora… y voy a la cocina para calentar los tamales.

Mm. Bueno, mi amor, porque tengo hambre.

Wow. Hablas muy bien español.

Two years in high school.

Wow. I’ll be back.

I’ll be waiting.

Mm.

Why would I lie to you? You kind of cheated on me, right? And to me, that is enough reason to break up with someone.

Ava–Ava, I apologized. I’m sorry. She was wasted. I drank. It was a kiss. I told you it would never happen again.

OK, well, maybe I didn’t believe you.

Well, maybe I don’t believe you, especially how you and Stefan acted when I walked up.

I was startled. That’s all. What–

[scoffs]

Or maybe it was because you didn’t want me to know.

Know what?

Are you in love with him?

Answer me, Holly. Are you asking for a second chance?

Not if you don’t want one. And like I said, if I were you–

But you’re not me.

Yeah, but I don’t think I deserve anything after how I treated you.

[dramatic music]

Not even a birthday-Christmas combo present?

What?

I bought you a gift a little while back.

You did?

Yeah, but then I threw it in the trash after we had our fight.

Don’t blame you.

But since the cleaning service doesn’t come until the end of the week, it’s still there in the trash.

Oh.

So I’ll go get it.

OK.

[sighs] Here.

Wow, “Pride and Prejudice.”

It’s a– it’s a first edition. I found it on eBay.

Tate, this is so great. I love it. I mean, I love Jane Austen. I just saw “Emma” for, like, the third time. Thank you. This is the perfect gift.

I’m glad you like it.

I love it. And, Tate, I know I avoided actually just coming out and telling you I was hoping you’d give me another chance. But that was only because I was afraid you didn’t want one.

Yeah, yeah, I figured that was why.

But now I’m willing to risk you telling me no.

Brave.

I know, right?

[laughs]

So I will now bravely ask, do you want to have that date with me?

Y aqui, mi amor… tienes tamales calientes.

Mmm. Muchas gracias, mi amor.

[sniffs] Oh, and it smells so wonderful.

Yeah, well, you got to taste them before you give the review.

I will. I will. Mmm. My review: perfection.

They’re good? Oh, my God. Yes. I’m so relieved, because I was really worried, you know, ’cause Gabi normally makes them. And hopefully, next year, she will be back here at Christmas making them again at home.

I will look forward to that.

Yeah. And, you know, these tamales… They were made yesterday, and I reheated them.

Yeah?

Mm-hmm. So I don’t see any reason why they can’t be reheated again.

Neither do I. No reason at all.

Well? Am I right?

Am I in love with Stefan? No. I mean– I mean, it hasn’t gotten that far yet. But we are seeing each other.

[sighs] Right. Now it makes sense why you ended things. Because I knew it couldn’t just be what– what happened with Stephanie. How long?

Not–not long. It just– You know, it just– it kind of happened. He just–he reminds me so much of his brother Jake, and… he was my fiancé at the time. And I just–I haven’t really gotten over him, and… it’s just, working with Stefan, it just… brought back all those feelings, so I just–

[sighs] I get it. I just wish you would have been honest with me.

Yeah, I wish I would have been too.

[phone beeps]

Oh, it’s–it’s my alert. I’m having dinner with Tripp tonight.

Yeah, well, you don’t want to be late for that.

Harris. I’m so sorry for deceiving you. You don’t deserve it. And I know this is just gonna ring hollow right now, but… I think you’re a really great guy. And I’m gonna remember every moment that we shared together. Just take care of yourself, OK?

You too.

[sighs]

You’re right.

Hmm?

About love being the most important thing.

[chuckles]

Feeding the soul, as you put it.

[laughs]

And I know you say you wish that you’d been more open to being loved, but… I mean, there’s still time for that, obviously.

Yeah. I suppose. Although…

Although what?

I admit that… haven’t really liked myself very much lately. So I don’t really feel very deserving of love.

That’s too bad.

Yeah, well, I hope that is not the case for you, Wendy, because you’re so young and so beautiful. And–and I can tell you have a great mind and a good heart. And–and you have integrity as well.

That’s–that’s very kind of you. But how do you know all that?

Well, I am an excellent judge of people.

[chuckles]

Oh, I see.

Mm.

Mm. Well, then I’ll accept your compliments and… Maybe even ask for your advice.

Go for it.

OK, so… I’m torn between love and duty to my parents.

OK.

And I came to the States to escape their demands.

Mm.

You know, I resented being told how I should live my life, what I should wear, what career I should pursue, who I should date, how I should present myself to the world.

And with your brother being gone, I imagine that your mother and father are demanding more on you.

Yes, they are. And… I mean, my father is in deep grief right now, as is my mother. But according to her, he’s– He’s barely functional. And so she wants me to move back to China, you know, to be there for him mostly, but really… to be there for both of them.

Is that what you want?

Tripp, you’re back.

Yeah, sorry it took so long. There was a line halfway down the block. Hello, Melinda.

Tripp.

Is everything OK here?

Yeah. More than OK.

[dramatic music]

We need to talk.

About?

Ava. She told me the truth.

OK. She’s still a little…

[whistles] Delusional. So I would take–

I believe what she told me. And now I’m telling you not to screw with her.

Not to–

She’s a good woman. She’s been through hell. The last thing she needs is to be dragged into something that she can’t get out of.

OK.

And I’m sure you don’t need reminding that you have a wife in prison. And I don’t even think you can deny that her involvement with you is part of the reason she ended up there.

Where you going with this, Michaels?

I’m watching you.

Hmm.

Mm. Who knew that tamales were an aphrodisiac?

Oh, yeah, they are, for sure. I mean, good thing you only took one bite. Imagine if you ate the whole thing.

Good thing I didn’t, ’cause we would never get out of this bed.

Oh. I don’t know if that’s such a bad thing. I mean, it’s not in my opinion.

[chuckles] You know, I haven’t felt like this in a long time.

Me neither.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt like this before.

Really? Not even with your ex? Hey, you know what? Never mind. I don’t want to know.

Well, maybe you do want to know, because the answer is no, not even with my ex. What we have, this is deeper, stronger. I feel safe with you.

I feel the same way about you. I’m so grateful you’re in my life.

Hmm, do I want to go on that date with you? Wow, that is–that is a tough question. In fact, I– I might need, I don’t know, maybe a few weeks to think about it.

Only a few weeks?

It could be years, even. But I don’t want to keep you waiting. You know, it wouldn’t be fair to me to keep you in limbo for years or weeks, even. So how’s–how’s New Year’s Eve at the Bistro sound?

[chuckles] Well, I do appreciate you being so considerate of me…

Mm-hmm.

You know, not wanting to keep me on pins and needles forever. And of course, I wouldn’t want to do that to you either. So…yes, New Year’s Eve at the Bistro sounds great.

Excellent.

[chuckles] But are you sure you don’t mind returning to the scene of the crime, you know, where I was kind of a jerk to you and you walked out on me?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, I’m over it. We’ll–we’ll erase all the bad stuff from our memories, do it right this time.

Yeah, we will.

Hey, hey, hey, hey. Sorry, I’m late.

No worries, Mom.

Hey, Wendy.

Hi, Ava. Merry Christmas.

Aw, merry Christmas to you too. Look, I don’t know if Tripp told you, but I normally make a really big Christmas dinner. And I just–I feel bad that I wasn’t able to do it this year. It’s just, I couldn’t get away from the restaurant.

Oh, no worries. I’m just–I’m glad that we can all be together.

Mm, me too. And you know what? Our reservation’s in five minutes, so we might as well just head on over, yeah?

Well, actually, first, Wendy and I had some big news. And…

OK. What?

Mom, I hope you understand why we have to do this.

What?

[holiday music] Get married? Is–is it because– Wendy, are you pregnant?

No. No, no, no, no, nothing like that.

Oh. OK, all right, so what is it, then? Tell me. Tell me what the big news is.

I’m moving to China.

And I’m moving with her.

[dramatic music]

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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Thomas: Don’t do this.

Steffy: What? It’s a simple question. Do you love my brother or not?

Thomas: You don’t have to answer that. Steff. Why are you putting hope on the spot like that? Look, you have been completely open about your feelings. Don’t you think thomas deserves the same?

Thomas: Come on, steff.

Steffy: I’m not trying to upset hope, thomas. I’m just being a protective sister.

Thomas: Okay, well, you don’t need to be a protective little sister because I’m a grown ass man.

Steffy: You are a grown ass man who’s been crazy about hope for a very long time. But I don’t think she’s ever reciprocated the feelings. Until rome. Until you kissed him. And ever since then, you two have gotten closer. Your feelings have gotten stronger. So that’s why you need to be straight with him. Do you love thomas? Will you ever love thomas?

Finn: Hey. Yeah. I’m checking to see what the eta is on on those test results. Seriously? No, I– yes, I understand that they’re shorthanded. It just… okay, well see what you can do, okay? I need the results as soon as possible. All right. Thank you.

Ridge: It sounds like you’re slammed.

Finn: Ridge.

Ridge: I’ll come back when you’re less busy.

Finn: No. Honestly. I don’t know when that’s gonna be. It’s crazy around here all the time what can I do for you?

Ridge: Well, I came by to see dad, but apparently he’s having some tests.

Finn: Yeah, I ordered them. I was actually just checking to see when the results are gonna be ready. He’ll, uh, he’ll be back up in his room soon.

Ridge: How’s he doing?

Finn: How do you feel he’s doing?

Ridge: How do I– well, I don’t know. Um… I kind of was hoping that he’d have improved a little more and I know it takes time. I get all that but, uh, I just wanna make sure we get there.

Finn: Get there as in when is he gonna be eric forrester again?

Ridge: Yeah. I know you can’t look into the future. I– I know. But, um… I want to make sure we get the same guy back. Or is that asking too much?

Finn: You’re right. I– I can’t see into the future. All right. But what I can do is tell you where he is right now. Right? And where I hope he’ll be as eric’s doctor, in a month or two or longer.

Ridge: Understood.

Finn: Okay, first of all, ridge, look, you– you gotta understand. Eric’s met all his markers, right? He’s off the ventilator, he’s healing nicely from the surgery and that’s saying a lot for a man who’s been through what he’s been through.

>>Ridge: Yeah, we almost lost him. We did lose him.

Finn: Briefly, but he came back. Right? Eric came back to you and your family. That’s a family he gets a lot of strength from. Supporting him in recovery.

Ridge: I get that and his family will be here.

Finn: Always, right?

Ridge: Yeah.

Finn: But that same family been through a lot. Especially you, ridge. I mean, you have responsibilities of being eric’s medical power of attorney, all that. So, it– it put steffy through, the toll it took on her. I just can’t imagine what it was like for you.

Ridge: It almost seemed easy on paper, right? Give him what he wants. Let him go peacefully. No machines. And then you came up with, I still don’t know what it is but whatever you did and uh, so far so good.

Finn: So far. Yeah.

Ridge: Well that makes you the doctor, makes you the man that saved my dad. And I know I’ve been hard on you and I’m sorry about that, but I was a little scared but he’s here and I will always be grateful to you for that.

Thomas: You need to stop. Hope isn’t on trial, okay? You don’t get to come in here and–

Steffy: And ask if she’s leading you on? If she has genuine feelings for you?

Hope: Of course, I have feelings for thomas.

Steffy: But how deep are those feelings?

Thomas: I think it’s pretty obvious. You just pointed it out.

Steffy: What? That you two are lovers? Okay. Fine. But has she actually told you that she’s in love with you?

Thomas: You gotta stop, steff. I know what this is. You don’t like our relationship. You don’t actually want a relationship between us to succeed. But that’s okay because I know what I’m doing.

Steffy: But does hope know what she’s doing?

Hope: Steff, I don’t know what you want me to say.

Steffy: I’ve asked you a question and you haven’t answered it. You haven’t even been honest with thomas. Look, I have my doubts about whatever this is, but one thing I know is that you do not love my brother. I don’t think you’ll ever love my brother, so can you stop leading him on? Thomas has turned his life around and I will not let you undermine all the progress he’s made I won’t let you do that to him.

Finn: Honestly, I, um.. I don’t know what I would have done in your situation. And as a doctor, yeah, I believe in the power of medicine to heal and I– I took an oath, but there– there have been times when… yeah, it– it– it may have been kinder to let a patient go. You know, and not try to prolong a life that was probably ending anyway with– with machines and surgeries and everything, you know?

Ridge: And there’s the rub. My dad was done. He wanted to go. And then you offered the possibility of life. And I get it. Maybe not the life he had, but a life and… I had to decide if that was worth it.

Finn: I mean, you were in the middle. I mean, you had the responsibility of being eric’s medical power of attorney. Everything that comes with that. And then on the other hand–

Ridge: A family who didn’t want to let him go.

Finn: Yeah. I know steffy didn’t want to let him go.

Ridge: Steffy, donna, brooke, bridget. All of them. They made me change my mind.

Finn: And I realize that’s a decision you’re still second guessing yourself about.

Ridge: Yeah.

Finn: Yeah, one that you’re probably still gonna struggle with until you see some significant improvement from eric.

Ridge: And we will, right? I mean, look, if– if he comes back the same person, if– if everything is fine, if he can still play the piano and do whatever he likes to do, then we’re in great shape. But he– if he loses speed even just a little bit…

Finn: You feel responsible?

Ridge: Because I am responsible.

Finn: But look, eric’s alive. Right? He’s breathing on his own. He’s getting stronger every day. And ridge, I see potential for him to recover from this. I mean, he’s already in the holiday spirit.

Ridge: I know. You heard him, right? Merry christmas. Well, what a present that was.

Finn: Yeah, well it definitely was for steffy. You know, she’s been worried sick about– not that she still isn’T. But look, she’s seeing her granddad get progress every day

Ridge: And he’s getting better. You said his markers are good? Is that what you said?

Finn: Yeah. Yeah. And if these tests show what I need them to show. Again, but for now–

Ridge: For now, we celebrate. I hear you. That’s what we’re gonna do. That’s what I’m gonna do. I’m gonna celebrate.

Finn: Good, good.

Ridge: None of this could happen without you. A few days ago, I mean, I’m sitting in the waiting room and I’m– I’m trying to think how I’m gonna live my life without my dad. And now I don’t have to do that. So, I’m– I– I’m so grateful. My family is grateful.

Finn: Thanks. I– I mean, I’m just doing my job, but the fact that’s steffy’s grandfather is eric, it also…

Ridge: Yeah, you didn’t really have a choice, did you?

Finn: I wanted to. You’ve got a good family and the foresters are fiercely loving, protective. There’s nothing steffy wouldn’t do for her family.

Ridge: Thank you.

Finn: Yeah.

Thomas: Steff. I know you’re trying to look out for me, but hope has been honest about her feelings for me.

Steffy: Have you really? Have you been honest with yourself? You’ve asked yourself where this relationship is going? Do you actually want a future with him? Have you thought about douglas? What kind of message this is sending to him? I mean, all he wants is his mom and dad back together and it seems like you’re just stringing his father along.

Hope: Okay. I’m going to stop you right there, steffy. Honestly, it is none of your business. This is an intimate, private matter between your brother and me, between our family. I am not about to share that information with you.

Steffy: What about you, thomas? I hate to say it, but you’ve had problems in the past. Your obsessive feelings for hope. I know you regret it now, but that is because of your feelings for her.

Thomas: But you’ve said it before. People change.

Steffy: Do you see what you’re doing? Do you really see what you’re doing? You’re fanning the flames. Thomas is gonna end up heartbroken because you are unable to love him the way he wants to be loved. I really think what you’re doing is unfair.

Thomas: Hope. Can I have a moment alone with my sister?

Thomas: What the hell are you doing? Are you actively trying to ruin our relationship?

Ridge: Oh, hey. Oh, ridge. Hi. Are you, um, are you coming from the hospital?

Ridge: Yeah, I was just there.

Hope: How is eric doing? You know what? I didn’t get a chance to see him. He was having some tests done, but it gave me a chance to talk to finn and thank him for everything.

Hope: Yes, he is a remarkable doctor.

Ridge: Yes, he is.

Hope: I just wish steffy would focus on that. Sorry. I, um… I just think that we all have so much to be grateful for right now. Eric doing well and, um, I wish steffy would just stop giving thomas and me such a hard time.

Ridge: What are you talking about?

Hope: I actually came in here to escape the design office. I was in there with thomas and steffy came barging in and proceeded to put us on the spot, once again.

Ridge: On the spot? What was she doing? She was asking you how you feel about her brother or…

Hope: I mean, yes.

Ridge: And? How do you feel about him?

Steffy: I’m sorry, thomas. I don’t mean to upset you. I’m just concerned.

Thomas: So you’ve said, but I love hope.

Steffy: I know you love hope. You’ve loved hope for as long as I can remember. But does she love you?

Thomas: She was married before, steff, okay?

Steffy: Okay.

Thomas: We didn’t have that before because she was married to liam. But now she’s not, right? So, this is our chance.

Steffy: So you and hope? A future?

Thomas: Yes.

Steffy: You really think that’s possible?

Thomas: I know it’s possible.

Steffy: How do you know that? Has she said anything? Any kind of indication that she wants to marry you? Spend the rest of her life with you?

Thomas okay. Not directly. Right. But I’m willing to wait.

Steffy: You have been waiting a very long time. Shouldn’t that tell you something?

Thomas: Don’t look at me like that. You don’t understand how intimate hope and I have been.

Steffy: Oh, thomas. God.

Thomas: Steff. We’ve had a wonderful relationship and I know that you say you want me to be happy, so let us be happy together.

Ridge: Take it easy. I don’t want to pry, all right? That’s his love life. My son’s love life. That’s his business. And as long as he makes strong, healthy choices, I’m not gonna interfere.

Hope: That’s great. I just wish that steffy and everyone else got that memo.

Ridge: And I’m sorry this is causing friction between the two of you.

Hope: Me too. Honestly. But I– I don’t know. I just– I don’t know what to tell everyone. I don’t have an answer. I am just for once in my life trying to be present and live in the moment and see where my heart takes me. Something that my mother has done over the years and I don’t know, it seemed to have worked out pretty well. But, I just wish that people would have the decency to give us the space to figure it out for ourselves. Thomas and I, we have– we have a good thing going. And he’s happy. I’m happy. The kids are doing well. I don’t think it’s anybody’s business. And quite frankly, keeps pushing– keeps pushing thomas and violating our boundaries, I just– I worry it could lead to trouble.

Thomas: These past few months with hope, I can’t even explain how amazing they’ve been. How amazing she has made me feel. By her own admission, how amazing I’ve made her feel. Being together, intimately, holding her, touching her.

Steffy: Oh, please stop.

Thomas: I can’t stop loving her. I— don’t you get that by now?

Steffy: I– I do get that. I absolutely get it. And I’m trying to take you at your word that you’re not getting obsessed with hope again.

Thomas: Okay, you have told me that I am a changed man. You believe that I’m a changed man. So, why would you even insinuate that? It doesn’t make any sense. Steffy, look… I’m not getting obsessed with hope. But I love her. And yeah, maybe she hasn’t directly said, “I love you, thomas,” but you haven’t been there for the intimate conversations and you weren’t there for a conversation where she looked at me and said, “I do love you for that.” And yeah, I get it. It’s not the same, but you weren’t there. There was love there, steff.

Steffy: It’s not the same. It’s not the same as hope looking at you and saying, “I’m in love with you.” And you know that. You just don’t want to accept it and that worries me.

Thomas: Okay, that’s fine. You haven’t been there for the last few months. You haven’t been there for our intimacy. You weren’t there for that conversation. That doesn’t matter. That doesn’t stop you from being supportive of me and you don’t even have to do that. You don’t have to be supportive of me. Just don’t ruin my relationship. Don’t intentionally get in the middle of my relationship with hope because I’m not going to allow that, steff.

Steffy: This is so crazy.

Finn: That’s enough, thomas. You are out of line. I don’t care that she’s your sister, you don’t speak to her that way. You hear me? Thomas. Thomas! Do you hear me?

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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Christine: Hey there, you two.

Lauren: Hi.

Michael: Christine. Look at you.

Lauren: Wow. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen you beam like that.

Christine: Really?

Michael: Ah, really?

[ Michael and lauren chuckling ] Look, I mean, you are definitely on the upswing. Uh, we haven’t had a chance to talk lately, but lauren’s filled me in on what’s been going on and look, I am so sorry that things turned out the way they did with paul.

Christine: Yeah, me too. It’s hard to accept that it’s really over. But I am starting to snap out of it. Get my footing again. And thankfully, I have a dear old friend who’s helping me get there.

Michael: Oh, well, let me guess. Is this dear old friend possibly, by any chance, danny romalotti?

Lauren: Given the very special christmas gift she gave him, I would say it’s much more than friendship right now. Am I right?

Danny: Well, isn’t this nice? My favorite son and his favorite mother?

Daniel: Might I point out that I’m your only son?

Phyllis: And I’m his only mother.

Danny: You see, that’s why you both are my favorites.

Phyllis: Mm. Yeah. Right.

Danny: Um, is everything okay, phyllis?

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. Yeah, everything’s great.

Danny: Oh, okay.

Phyllis: Great. Why would you ask? Actually, no. Everything is not okay, okay?

Daniel: Is there a problem here?

Phyllis: No, no. Why would you think that? Actually, um, will you excuse us for a moment? I’d like to talk to danny alone, if that’s okay with you?

Danny: Yeah. I think that’s probably a good idea.

Daniel: Okay. Sure. You know, I have to go to work anyway. You sure everything’s all right? I mean, you’re not about to make a scene, things aren’t about to get messy here, are they?

Phyllis: No. Why would you think that? No, I’m not gonna make a scene. I need to have a conversation with your father. It’s a long time coming.

Daniel: Okay. Mm-hmm?

Danny: Yeah. All right. So?

Phyllis: Sh. Can we please have a conversation in private?

Diane: Wow. Listen to this one. “Tucker mccall has been caught red-handed, knee-deep in a shameful cover-up of exploitation for the sake of commerce.”

[ Kyle chuckling ]

Kyle: How about this? “Though this incident may have happened years ago, there is no statute of limitations on deplorable behavior. Wrong is wrong forever, especially when it comes to the statutory rape of minors.”

Diane: Amen.

Kyle: Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy. Now, it’s time for the icing on the cake. The final blow. This is probably what we need to take tucker out for good.

Diane: You know, kyle, I’ve been thinking about that.

Kyle: Don’t tell me you want to leave it alone?

Diane: No, no. Actually, the opposite. What if our plan isn’t strong enough to stop him for good?

Tucker: Hey.

Devon: Hi. What are you doing there?

Tucker: Well, I was hoping maybe I could take you out to lunch, or coffee, or something. There’s a few things I’d like to discuss with you.

Devon: We can talk right here. What’s it about?

Tucker: Ah, you know, the whole scandal and cover-up at mccall. Um, I just think it’s been blown way out of proportion. I mean, what the guy did, absolutely horrifying. But in the end, you know, he didn’t– he didn’t get away with anything. He was arrested the second the tour ended and now he’s serving his time.

Devon: What about that time when he was on tour though? And you guys knew what he was up to, but before he got arrested? You didn’t stop him. I’m sure he had hundreds of girls throwing themselves at him every night. How many of them do you think were underage?

Tucker: I don’t know.

Devon: And how much trauma could you have prevented by speaking up?

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Yeah.

Tucker: And I certainly don’t condone my team’s decisions or their actions.

Devon: Well, you certainly didn’t expose your team either.

Tucker: No, I didn’T. And obviously, I’m not proud of that fact.

Devon: Yeah, I wouldn’t be proud of anything you’ve been doing lately.

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Clarence: Hey, all my gossip fans out there. Welcome to another edition getting the scoop with clarence. And boy, have I got a hot one for you today. It’s all about the elusive, exclusive billionaire businessman, tucker mccall of the now defunct mccall unlimited. Apparently, their hot rising star was using his concert tour to have sex with underaged girls. Statutory rape all day long. But that’s not the worst part. Mccall unlimited knew all about it and decided to keep it quiet until after they made grand theft dough off a child molester. That’s taking the pimp game to a whole new level. Now, some of the victims are talking class action, but who are they gonna sue? Because I hear that tucker mccall is not the only coverup culprit. Others have been implicated, big time. So, don’t sleep because it’s tea time and you know whatever I find out, I’ll be pouring and spilling all the tea.

Kyle: The plan is in play. Dad is fully on board, so just trust the process.

Diane: I do. But tucker never surrenders. He doesn’t know how. So we need to be ready when he keeps coming at us.

Kyle: Okay, possibly. But we have him on the ropes now, so just– we go step by step, okay?

Diane: Right. Right. And I’m– I’m sure we’ve already crushed any chance his elegant french perfume company will launch successfully. The stench of how he mismanaged mccall unlimited is all over it.

Kyle: It may be enough to make him walk away. But just in case, we’re ready.

Diane: You know what? I bet that the glacade board has lost complete faith in him. I mean, why would they be willing to keep investing money in someone whose poor judgment is such a proven liability? There is no way that company will last much longer.

Kyle: Okay, so what you’re saying is that tucker isn’t about to let some board of directors shut him down for good. If anything, he will move on without them. Or find other investors, or fund the company with his own money, if he has to.

Diane: So, that’s why you need to give him one of our supposedly stolen jabot products to launch, if he’s even willing to accept it at this point.

Kyle: Let me handle that.

Diane: But even then, will it be enough?

Kyle: I don’t think tucker can come back from a complete destruction of his credibility.

Diane: Kyle, we can crush his business and he will still keep coming after us. And when that happens, we need to keep fighting, right? Whatever it takes. Because I have had enough of that man getting in the way of this family’s happiness.

Kyle: Mom, we will take him down. We will take him down hard and you have my word on that.

Tucker: I acknowledge my mistake. It was a serious lapse in judgment. And all I can do is guarantee that nothing like that would ever happen again.

Devon: No, you can’T. You can’t guarantee anything like that to anybody. And the more I’ve learned about this cover-up, the more I’m starting to regret even letting you come see dominic for christmas.

Tucker: I hope you don’t mean that, really. Whatever you think of my actions in the corporate world, who I am in my personal life is an entirely different thing. I love that kid. And uh, you probably don’t want to hear it right now, but I love you too. And we’re family. Right? And something that happened years ago doesn’t change that. Nothing changes that.

Devon: See, that’s where you’re wrong. That’s not true at all. Because things can change real quick because family is about trust. And you’ve proven to me numerous times that you can’t be trusted. So, you’re not gonna negotiate your way out of this, tucker.

Christine: Neither of you is gonna let this go.

Lauren: Not until you tell us everything.

Michael: Spill everything that you know.

Christine: Okay. Okay. You’re right. We have been spending some time together and yes, he loved his present.

Lauren: That’s so wonderful.

Michael: Hear, hear. I’m just glad to see you smiling like that after everything you’ve been through.

Lauren: You know what they say? One door closes and another one opens. So, you know what? You just kick that door down and you go for it, girl.

Daniel: Hey. Hi guys.

Christine: Hi.

Lauren: Hey, daniel. How was christmas in your new place? You must be thrilled to have lucy with you.

Daniel: Yes. Yes, I am. It was the best. She, uh, she gives me a hard time, but, you know, tough, I can take it.

Christine: Yeah. And it was sweet. Your dad loved having you all together.

Lauren: How is danny? We keep talking about getting together and catching up. Call him, see if he’ll come over.

Daniel: He, uh, he’s actually with my mother right now. She wanted to have a private conversation with him.

Michael: Mm. Phyllis. Privately. Dare I ask? Should we be worried?

Phyllis: So, how was the rest of your christmas eve?

Danny: Oh, it was, um, it was very nice. Yeah, we, uh, yeah. Look, let’s just forgo the small talk and just tell me what’s on your mind. Ok, someone just did laundry…

Daniel: Um, you are going to have to be way more specific when it comes to talking about being worried about my mother.

Michael: There is often, and I say this with love, an ulterior motive when she’s involved.

Lauren: I do wonder what she’s up to.

Christine: What could be so important that she would have to talk to him privately?

[ Daniel sighing ]

Daniel: Okay. Look, to be honest, I feel like my mom has been giving off this vibe. I think that she might have some rekindled feelings for my dad. And I’m not the only one who’s noticed this.

Christine: Oh, of course. She wants danny, again.

Daniel: It also feels like she’s turning us into some weird competition between the two of you and I kind of feel like a traitor standing here even talking about this.

Lauren: Look, we all know and love your mother. Well, most of us. And we’re not saying anything she doesn’t deserve.

Daniel: She hasn’t been interested in him for as long as I can remember.

Christine: No, but she is now and I suspect you’re right. This is more about me than it is him.

Lauren: She’s always had a soft spot for danny, but the timing is suspect.

Christine: Thank you for the heads up, daniel. I’m not surprised. I assume your father isn’t either. Phyllis will do anything to undercut my happiness. Right down to making a move for danny as we speak.

Danny: Phyllis, what are you doing?

Phyllis: I’m doing what you’ve wanted me to do. There’s something different here. Something unexpected between us. I mean, but it makes sense.

Danny: Phyllis…

Phyllis: No. It’s like all of our history has melted away, danny. And it’s just us and there’s this warmth between us and I like it. It feels different. I know you like it too.

Danny: Look, I… yeah, I can’t deny there’s a change in our dynamic, but it’s because we’re getting along now as– as parents, as– as friends. And I– I– I can understand how it– it might seem like something more because of our complicated past and– and– and sometimes, even ugly.

Phyllis: Wait a sec. Are you saying this is friendship? Because I’ve felt friendship before and this definitely is not friendship.

Danny: But we can’t just erase all our rough history.

Phyllis: But that’s what I’m saying. All that history has melted away. And now, it’s just us. Don’t– don’t you want it to be better?

Danny: Surprisingly, I– I see that you’re a changed woman and I’m really proud of you.

Phyllis: Thank you. Feels good to be better. It feels good to be a changed woman and you helped me do that. Can’t you see that?

Danny: But you don’t need me around to do that.

Phyllis: I want you around to do that. You’ve helped me so much, danny. And you inspire me, your music inspires me. You know that? All of your music, oh… and then, there’s the way you look at me.

Kyle: What? No, audra. Wait, just open the door. We need to talk.

Audra: What do you want, kyle?

Kyle: Look, I know you’re upset.

Audra: Yeah. Damn right, I am. You know my whole life is hanging in the balance, okay? I have no idea what this fallout is gonna mean for me. You know, right now, the internet trolls are focused on tucker, but I just got a link from someone for– from a gossip blog insinuating that when all the facts come out, more heads are gonna roll.

Kyle: Okay. You may not be as badly affected as you think.

Audra: You know, my name is on those emails, kyle.

Kyle: And I–

Audra: Yes, I know you got it redacted, okay. But the emails are the evidence behind the story. Eventually, some overeager reporter is gonna zero in on them, do some digging and I’ll be exposed. Forever connected to this nightmare. And then what?

Kyle: Look. Look, I warned you not to hitch your wagon so closely to tucker mccall.

Audra: Yeah. Yeah. You warned me about that, okay? But what about warning me that your family was about to drop a bombshell and blow up my entire life?

Kyle: Audra, I had no idea my dad was going to play this card.

Audra: Oh, come on, kyle. That’s garbage and you know it. Why would jack keep something like that from you? Huh? Unless, of course, he already knew that you were colluding with tucker and me.

Kyle: No. I’m certain he hasn’t got a clue about that, but my dad and billy planned this privately. They’re getting tight. They’re leaving me out in the cold.

Audra: Okay. You’re his son. I highly doubt they cut you out completely.

Kyle: Yeah. One would think. But audra, it’s just another sign that my dad doesn’t think I’m worthy. He won’t let me in on all the upper-level corporate strategy at jabot. That is why I’m sticking with you and tucker. Which I assume you’ve talked to him since the news broke. Does he have a plan?

Audra: You– you have to do way better than that. You know, you didn’t come here because you’re concerned about me. You came here to pump me for more information.

Kyle: Oh, come on. Now, you’re just being paranoid.

Audra: And now, you’re gaslighting me. You know what? Just– just leave. Just get out. I have nothing more to say to you.

Kyle: Look, okay, you’re right. You’re right. My dad did tell me what he and billy were planning. But I didn’t warn you and tucker about what was going down because tucker would have made a move to stop it. Maybe gone as far as to talk to my dad and then he would have known for sure that you and I were working together and our plan would have been blown.

Audra: You were just using me. Stringing me along so I could reveal all of tucker’s plans.

Kyle: Okay. Just stop with the indignation for a minute and be honest. You had an agenda of your own. You were seducing me into whispering all of jabot’s secrets into your ear. So face it audra, we were using each other.

Tucker: I see. So, you’re just gonna shut me out because of a mistake I made years ago?

Devon: No, tucker. This is not just about one thing that you’ve done. You lie constantly. You’re always trying to get people to think that you’re this changed man. When you’re just the same self-serving person you’ve always been.

Tucker: All I have done since the moment I got back to town was try to prove to you and everybody else that I am not the same self-serving guy. That I have changed.

Devon: Okay. Well, you know what? Why– why don’t we break down how you’ve tried to prove that, shall we? Because you started by trying to take over this company. And then you tried to take over the abbott’s company. And when that all fell through, you rushed into a marriage with ashley that didn’t last past your honeymoon. And then, you threatened her family. And the latest thing you did was lie to me about mamie. And that’s just the stuff I know about.

Tucker: You are grossly misinterpreting my intentions.

Devon: Oh, please. You’re grossly misinterpreting my intelligence if you think I’m gonna buy whatever you’re selling me. And I’m getting really tired of always wondering what the hell are you gonna do next? It’s exhausting. So, you know what? How about we let this be the moment where we both decide that we’re not gonna have any communication. No contact. Can we do that?

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Tucker: Well, all I can say is… I’m really sorry it’s come to this.

Devon: Yeah. Me too.

Tucker: I realize you’re very angry. I hope that we can talk at some point when you’ve had a chance to cool down.

Devon: No. I’m gonna take a page out of your book and I’m not gonna change. I’m always gonna feel like this, just like you’ve always been the person that you are. And I am beyond done trying to make myself believe that you’re not. Why should I think that you’re gonna change, tucker? That’s a great answer. If you don’t mind, I have a lot of work to get done.

Danny: Look at you, phyllis. You’re smart, wickedly funny, and not to mention, too gorgeous for words. And when you shine your light on anyone, of course, you’re gonna feel a spark. But that’s not where I’m at. And whatever is going on between us, it’s– it’s not gonna end up the way you’re hoping.

Phyllis: Why not? Why are you so negative? There’s something between us, you know it. Danny, come on. We’ve lived long enough to know that feelings like this, they’re not common. I mean, they don’t come around easily, you know. And when we’re together, there’s a heat and there’s crackling.

[ Phyllis laughing ] Listen, I haven’t felt this way in a really long time. Danny. Ah, come on. I know you want it. I mean, what do you have to lose?

Ashley: Hi.

Diane: Hi. I– I assume you’ve seen the headlines about tucker.

Ashley: Yeah. It’s all over the media. Although, I haven’t heard from tucker since he came here to confront jack and me.

Diane: Yeah. He’s not a man who can tolerate not being a step ahead.

Ashley: Yeah. What have you heard? I mean, how effective was the press release?

Diane: Well, it’s impossible to know, but the story is so damaging and shameful, there’s no way he can survive it.

Ashley: Or, it could make him so angry that he’s emboldened to strike back even harder.

Diane: You’re right. And that’s why kyle and jack are still ready to do battle. They’ve had a small taste of victory and they are not about to back down now.

Kyle: Look, if I got in the way of your precious plan, you would have thrown me under the bus in a heartbeat, right? No, no. Don’t, no, don’t– don’t try to deny it.

Audra: So what, kyle? You know, your family proudly trashed my reputation and you let that happen and I don’t care why. I am done hearing your excuses. So, you wanna blame me, okay, for looking out for number one. You’re the same way.

Kyle: Good. You finally noticed.

Audra: What? That you’re a selfish jerk?

Kyle: No.

Audra: Congratulations, kyle.

Kyle: That someone finally got one over on you. Tucker mccall is not the only one you can consider your equal around here. I don’t want anything complicated or deep and neither do you, but we are alike and we want the same thing and you see now that I have a lot more to offer than you thought. So, if you’re smart, you’ll stick with me. Especially if this isn’t over yet.

[ Knock on door]

Tucker: Audra! Open the door.

Kyle: So, what’s it gonna be? Are you gonna rat me out or are you gonna play to win? We can play both sides of this war and both come out on top no matter which way it goes.

[ Audra groaning ] So, what’s it gonna be?

Tucker: Hey. There he is. The man of the hour. Our trusted man on the inside who would definitely warn us in advance if some damaging information were about to be released. I just– I can’t wait to hear what you’ve got to say. Want luxury hair repair that doesn’t cost $50?

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Diane: So, how are you feeling? Any regrets over all that’s happened?

Ashley: What are you really asking me?

Diane: It’s a simple question.

Ashley: Is it simple?

Diane: Yeah.

Ashley: Uh-huh. Okay. Are you wondering if I have any regrets about ruining a man’s reputation? Are you wondering if I think tucker’s actions warranted such a forceful response on our part? Or are you curious– just kind of wondering how I’m handling the fact that my marriage blew up in front of my face on my honeymoon. Which is it? Really.

Diane: Wow. Um, I guess all I’m really asking is if you had to do it all over again, would you do anything differently?

Kyle: Relax, tucker. I haven’t betrayed you. I am just here, just trying to work with audra.

Tucker: So this– this knife in my back doesn’t have any of your fingerprints on it?

Kyle: Okay. For the record, I had no idea my dad was gonna make this play. Frankly, I’m pissed my family made this maneuver without telling me. They want to keep me on the outside? Fine. I’ll go where I’m wanted.

Tucker: And you expect us to believe that?

Kyle: Okay, you’re not the only one who was affected by this. My plan to get the co-ceo seat may have just gone up in smoke. So instead of wasting time, can we talk about a counterattack?

Tucker: He’s still trying to play that game.

Kyle: You laugh, but I have what you want, tucker. Jabot’s new fragrance for a 2025 launch. The chem charts, the formula, the marketing plan. I have it all. And whether you appreciate it or not, I came through for you, tucker. So the question is, do you still want to move forward? Or are you gonna keep licking your wounds and wave a white flag?

Danny: I have a lot to lose.

Phyllis: What do you have to lose? Christine?

Danny: Look, what we– I don’t even know really what it is yet. I– I– I do know that we are definitely connecting.

Phyllis: Well, it’ll never work because she’s ice. She’s ice cold. Why do you want to do that again?

Danny: You don’t know her. You haven’t wanted to know, her.

Phyllis: I know her. I know what I see. Listen, danny. With her, you’ll be going back and forth trying to rekindle some old– some old romance. Trying to fix problems that you’ve had from years ago. Come on. That’s not gonna work. But with me, it’s new and it’s exciting and there’s heat. Listen, I’m not gonna get into a competition with christine. That’s for sure.

Danny: Can we then forget this happened? And continue growing our friendship because I am really proud of you and I am so grateful for where we’re at. Truly, I am.

Phyllis: That’s sweet. Yeah. We can, um, forget this happened. Let’s do that.

Danny: Okay. Thank you.

[ Knock on door ]

Phyllis: You don’t know what you’re missing.

Danny: I– there’s someone at the door.

[ Knock on door ] -We’re done. -What about these?

Ashley: In answer to your question, diane, um, I think we’ve done a pretty damn good job of being civil to one another, don’t you? All things considered? But it doesn’t mean that I’m gonna be confiding in you about anything, including tucker. We are in-laws. We’re not friends, really, right?

Diane: You know, I– I guess I was just asking because I was thinking about my own relationship with jack and if I had to do it over, would I do anything differently?

Ashley: Mm. Trouble in paradise?

Diane: No, no. No, but like you and tucker, jack and I have a lot of battle scars from the past. And it’s– it’s a miracle that we’re together. And this thing we have is so precious that I can’t imagine losing it. It would– it would break me.

Ashley: Huh. Well, I’m not weak and I’m not vulnerable. That’s where you and I are different. The only thing I care about is that we’ve won and that we’ve beaten tucker at his own game and he won’t be coming after jabot anymore, right? Then, I can be rid of him.

Diane: Wow.

Tucker: I’m not familiar with the concept of surrender, kyle. I just haven’t decided what I’m gonna do yet. It’s too early to tell. And the fallout might not be as bad as your father hopes. But please do send me the information on the… what did you say? Fragrance? While I make up my mind.

Kyle: How about we play this the other way around? You decide what you wanna do and then I’ll decide if I still wanna share it or not.

Audra: You know, did you mean what you said? Are you still ready to fight or are you just stalling? You know, answer me, tucker. I need to know if this fight is played out. Are jack and ashley actually gonna end up on the winning side?

Phyllis: Hello, christine.

Christine: What are you doing here, phyllis?

Phyllis: Well, I was just having a chat with danny. That’s all. Talking about old times and stuff, right, danny?

Danny: We had a much needed talk. Phyllis, I– I hope it cleared things up for you.

Phyllis: Well, yes, it did. I hope it cleared things up for you. Thank you for our talk.

Danny: Thank you.

Phyllis: Thank you.

Christine: So… you want to tell me exactly why phyllis seems so pleased with herself? That grimy film on your teeth?

Danny: I think that satisfied smile was phyllis trying to save face. She told me that she wanted to pursue a relationship.

Christine: Oh, so your son was right. She is making a move on you to undermine me.

Danny: Oh, so it’s not about me? It’s all about you now?

Christine: No, no.

Danny: That was a joke.

Christine: Okay. It’s you. Look, who can resist your irresistible charm? But I mean, it’s phyllis. It is always about a competition. She’s gotta one-up her enemies. That’s who she is. And she cannot stand anyone else being happy. Especially me.

Danny: Yeah. I gotta admit, she’s not one to give up or give in.

Christine: So, you know, tell me this, truthfully.

Danny: Yeah?

Christine: Is there even a part of you that is attracted to the possibility of pursuing a relationship with phyllis again?

Michael: Well, this is hard. Do you feel as conflicted as I do?

Lauren: How could I not? I mean, phyllis and christine are both our dear friends who deserve to be happy. And they’ve both had so much heartache lately.

Michael: I know phyllis is a handful. But she’s also this– this wonderfully exciting, beautiful free spirit. It wouldn’t surprise me if– if danny were… well, if he felt himself pulled towards her. I mean, seduced by her many charms.

Daniel: No, no, no, no, no. Dad knows better than that. He has to know that this would be a mistake of epic proportions.

Lauren: Yeah. But how can you really be sure of that?

Daniel: Because I know my mom. And there is no way that she should go down this path. I mean, it’s only gonna end poorly for her. She’s not gonna listen to me no matter what I say. Maybe she’ll listen to you. I gotta run. But please, just do your dear friend a favor and talk her out of this.

Lauren: Looks like phyllis is digging herself a hole to fall into, again.

Danny: Look, there is way too much bad history to ever fall into that trap again. Could you– come sit down, please. Please.

Christine: Wait. Is that– is that the only issue? History? Because we have history.

Danny: But ours wasn’t all bad.

Christine: Danny, I don’t know. You just– you keep telling me how she’s making all these changes for the better.

Danny: Phyllis is not an issue, all right? Please don’t try to make it one. Look, if this is a competition, then we’re playing right into her hands. And– and I feel like what we have right now is– is– is wonderful. We’re on this amazing track. I’m just saying, let’s not mess it up. Because that’s exactly what phyllis would hope.

Tucker: Hiya, phyllis.

Phyllis: Hello.

Tucker: We keep running into each other, don’t we? It must mean something.

Phyllis: I think it means that this town isn’t big enough for the both of us.

Tucker: Mm. I think you might be right. I’ve been thinking genoa city’s getting a little too suffocating for me. Maybe time to kiss it goodbye.

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GH Transcript Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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Hi. Well, there they are, my pride, and most of the time, my joy. Oh!

[ Laughs ] Come on in. Hand me your coat. Hi, mom. Thanks for coming. I know it’s early in the morning and you’re busy. Can I get you some coffee? Uh, no, thanks. I’ve already hit my limit today. Yeah. Me too. So, what is so important that you needed to see us before work? Yeah. Your voice sounded really tense on the phone. Come on in. Sit down. I’m really, uh, sorry tj couldn’t make it, but it’s probably best we speak first, just the three of us. Why do I feel like we’ve been called to the principal’s office? You’re not in any trouble. Yet.

The role of maxie jones is temporarily being played by nicole paggi. Where is that shot of the adorable little alpaca in the foreground? I love that shot. Lucy, do you do anything quietly? Tracy, would you like me to get you some coffee before our senior leadership meeting? Oh, you know what? I say let’s just dive right in. Oh, wait. We can’t because the leader of our leadership meeting isn’t here. I am sure brook lynn will be here any second. Hmm. Some company you and your granddaughter are “running.” Lucy, I lightened your workload by 51%. Which means you should have 51% more time to rifle through photo proofs and wrangle your spokesmodel. Hmm. Well, you shouldn’t even be in this office, much less breathing our rarefied deception air. And yet, here I am. As if I could miss you. Like most of port charles, I sure would love to try. If my grandmother finds out that the reason I am late for this leadership meeting is because I cannot find my — your bag’s over there. Oh, thank you, thank you. I’m just gonna grab a coffee on the way. Brewed in your travel mug. Are you a psychic? I don’t have to be. I know your routine. You’re the best. What do you have planned for your day off? I am trying to find wedding venues that can accommodate guests with mobility issues. I want my dad to have the time of his life at our wedding. Gregory: Time isn’t exactly on my side here. So… my christmas wish is that you and chase… don’t wait too long for the wedding. I want to live to see my son, who I cherish, marry the love of his life. You and me both.

[ Siren wails ] Oh. Dad. One of the nurses told me you were in here.

[ Sighs ] Okay. What — what’s going on? I’m fine. I just got a bit overheated. Dad, this is for aggressive fluid replacement. They don’t just give it to people that are “a bit overheated.” You want to tell me what’s going on? Just coffee. Thanks. Alright. Coffee only? Nothing to eat? I’m not — are you feeling okay? I’m not hungry. Oh, yeah. You’re probably full ’cause you already ate with diane. You didn’t bring me here to discuss my personal life. I didn’t know that was an option. Oh. You’re right. I’m sorry. We need to talk family. Oh. It’s mac? Something happened? No, mac is fine. But there is a mystery that I want solved before he comes back, and I need your help. Cody? You in here? Hey. Oh, hi. Uh, wow. You look like you had a busy morning. Oh, yeah. I was just hammering out one of comet’s bent horseshoes. I figured I’d save the q’s the farrier’s fee. Pretty sure the quartermaines can swing it. Yeah, yeah, t-that’s true. But comet likes me better. But I always have enough time for you. So what’s up? Thanks. You know, I wasn’t sure I would beat comet in a contest for your attention. You? Yeah, totally. Nobody else. What brings you by? I, um — I came to warn you. You’re in trouble.

Beth: Good morning. Hiya, beth. How are ya? So, I understand some people eat their feelings. I think I’m gonna be that guy ’cause I got a lot of feelings. Okay. What can I get you? Everything on the left side of the menu. Alright. Okay? And — and a cup of coffee. I’ll be at my table. You got it. Why are you still on about this cody bell thing? My instincts tell me that cody lied about those dna test results. If that’s the case, why is my brother saddled with this jerk? Mac has a right to know if cody is his son. I know cody is no choirboy.

[ Laughs ] You think? Come on. He hadn’t been in town five minutes and he almost drowned britt westbourne. Yeah, well, there wasn’t supposed to be somebody in that pool when he parachuted into it. Let’s say, for instance, that he came through the front door and proffered his hand and said hi, like a normal person would do. It was a publicity stunt, a job that he was contracted and paid for. It was reckless endangerment. And he got — he got arrested. He apologized to britt and she got over it. Why can’t you? Because I know a con man when I smell one. Which exactly proves the point that I was going to make. Cody came to our house over the holiday, and he brought all of these gifts for all of us. The kids adore him. He just fit right in. Did he bring receipts for the presents? Robert! Ah, sorry. He cares about our family. I could feel it. I-I could see it. And there’s this undeniable bond between him and mac and james. Let’s say I believe you. But if you’re right, why would cody lie about being a part of a family he’s come to care about? How am I in trouble? After spinelli made you leave mac and felicia’s on christmas — he didn’t make me leave. Hey, spinelli was rude, out of line, and just completely wrong. After you left, felicia said that she… hates not knowing the truth about you and mac. Yeah, but she knows the truth. I mean, it’s a truth. She was at the hospital when I got the dna results. I know. But you never showed her the printout, and she thought it was strange. Yeah. I mean, felicia is… pretty invested in me being a part of the family. I guess it makes sense that she wouldn’t accept the results. Cody, I don’t think it’s just a case of being disappointed. I think she’s genuinely skeptical. Yeah, I mean, she was a P.I. She’s married to a cop. She’s kind of conditioned to be suspicious. Well, maxie didn’t buy her theory, but you and I both know that she’s right. You did lie about the dna results. You are mac’s son. And now felicia is wondering why you would pretend to be the son of leopold taub. About the wedding. You haven’t changed your mind, have you? Not on your life. Then what’s up? Well, if we are going to do everything in our power to make sure that your dad has the best time on our special day, it’s gonna need to happen a little faster than we anticipated. I was doing hot yoga on an empty stomach. Dumb idea. Yes. Very dumb. Yes. Since when did you start doing hot yoga? You don’t need to hover. The fluids are already working. Okay, professor chase. What daredevil stunt did you get up to this time? Hot yoga. They don’t call it hot for nothing, obviously.

[ Laughs ] But I already have my next quest lined up. Ah, that’s great. Can’t wait to hear the details. And you shall. How are you, finn? Yeah. I’m fine, matt. I just want to make sure my dad’s okay. Well, I’m about to examine gregory right now, so if you’ll excuse us. Yeah, of course. I’ll be right outside, dad. No need. I’m fine. I just saw you come out of gregory chase’s room. Is he okay? Yeah. He’s, uh — he’s fine. I’m sorry. How do you know my dad? I’m his yoga instructor. I’m so glad he’s alright. I have never had anyone collapse in my class before. Mom, I can’t take any more bad news. You know it’s been a rough few months. I know that you’ve been through a lot, and this isn’t necessarily bad news. You know that I’m really happy for you that you and tj are soldiering on through this journey to have a baby. I know it’s what you really, really want. And, you, I mean, offering the most extraordinary, generous gift. And you know how grateful I am. Yeah, of course. I’m honored. I just wished that the commitment that you two have made to each other was legally binding. And it’s not. Your surrogacy arrangement presents what could be a really big legal problem.

I thought we agreed on a summer wedding. It’s not too far away, but it still gives us time to plan. Too much planning is overrated. Who says that we need this whole elaborate production? You did. You — you said that. Well, what do I know? Lois said you used to sketch your wedding gown in your school notebook. Well, dreams change. I don’t want to rush this. I had a quickie wedding once, and we know how that turned out. We both know why you had that quickie wedding with willow, and all those reasons have nothing to do with why we want to be together. I know. But I’m only doing this one more time. And I’m doing it with you. So I want it to be special. What’s going on, brook lynn?

[ Sighs ] When your dad pulled me aside on christmas eve, said his christmas wish was to see us get married. Well, doc? At the moment, your vitals look good. I’m not surprised. I’m feeling better already. And you do seem to be recovering from the dehydration. So I’m guessing your prescription for a full recovery is plenty of rest, lots of liquids. It is. And I’d like to admit you for observation.

[ Scoffs ] I know you two have done your homework on the medical side of things, and you’re clear about that. I just don’t know that you’re clear about the legal implications. Well, this baby’s mother is a brilliant lawyer, so… yes, she is, but she’s not a specialist in family law. True, but I know how to draw up a contract. And I can sign it. So, lawyer, contract — we’re good. I’m not certain that’s entirely true, because there is no binding agreement that you can sign that would make that baby molly’S. Everyone needs time to adjust to our new corporate reality. Reality, lucy. You know, the opposite of what’s going on in your head. But we do have to be professional. Oh, why start now, huh, lucy? You know, blackmail, I know that’s your go-to, but really, technically, blackmail is not professional. This is a critical time for deception. A lot is at stake for everyone who works here. For people who have rent and kids and have to go grocery shopping on the way home. Bottom line, we need to make this work. Maxie, you are so right. But you know what’s not working, is tracy’s powers of manipulation. ‘Cause judging from the fact that brook lynn’s not here, your powers are a big fat flop. You’re well acquainted with big fat flops, aren’t you, lucy? From marriages to business ventures. You just can’t seem to stick the landing.

[ Chuckles ] I know where I’d like to stick — okay, that’s enough! I cannot believe I have to talk to you like I do my children. But five minutes of silence, both of you. You don’t really care about deception at all. You are just bored and you need a distraction. Doesn’t work on my kids, either. I can think of a thousand distractions more appealing than listening to you. Well, none of them would work to distract you from the fact that you have nothing to live for since luke died.

I know the whole taub necklace scam wasn’t the only reason you lied about the dna results. Mac’s a good guy. He doesn’t deserve a son like me. That couldn’t be further from the truth, cody. But listen, felicia is a good P.I., And she is gonna dig and keep digging until she discovers the truth. And the fallout from that could be massive in ways you can’t possibly expect. Trust me, cody, I speak from personal experience. Oh, that — that whole nina reeves thing, right? Look, my situation was the complete opposite of yours. I was hired by valentin cassadine to claim that I was nina’s daughter. But looking back, I realized that I could have mitigated a lot of damage if I had just come clean. The fact that I stayed silent and I got busted made the fallout so much worse. Maybe I should just move to bolivia or some other country that doesn’t extradite americans. Because coming clean is not an option. And if felicia finds out that I’m mac’s son, I’m going to pentonville. I was hoping that you and your extraordinary skill set could help me figure out why cody would lie about those dna test results. Because you’re right. It doesn’t make any sense. Take some advice from the man with the extraordinary skill set and leave it alone. No, robert, if you think I can do that, then you understand me even less than you understand cody. Look, I understood all too well what kind of a grifter he was when I walked into britt’s office and found him fighting over taub’s necklace. What about leopold taub? This time last year, I went to seize taub’s necklace, the one that victor wanted. I go into britt’s office. They’re both there fighting over the necklace, both claiming ownership. Did they ever get it sorted out? No, I don’t think so. Well, not since it was destroyed. I wonder if cody ever contested taub’s other assets. Be a good question for a lawyer. Ah! Indeed it would. Indeed it would. I can see my dad would be worried about his stamina, but talking about death seems seriously premature. I’m just telling you what he told me. He doesn’t want us to wait too long. You think he’s holding something back? I don’t know. What are you doing? I’m gonna call the office. I’m gonna stay home with you today. I gave you a lot to deal with. No, you don’t have to do that. I-I’ll be fine. You should go to your meeting. The last thing we need is tracy coming around here looking for you. That’s a good point. Okay. Look, we’re gonna make sure that we do what’s best for everyone, okay? Promise. Yeah, whatever that is.

[ Sighs ]

[ Cellphone rings ]

[ Door closes ] Hey, I’m glad you called. Brook lynn just told me something, and — hey, look, uh, dad’s here at the hospital. I’m on my way. I should have known you’d have done your research on the child-parent security act. I’m familiar. I haven’t studied it. Well, because it’s new, which means it can be easily challenged. I’m aware, but the child-parent security act does allow surrogacy in the state of new york. It does, but the surrogate has to be using a third-party egg donor. Okay, does it really make a difference? A big difference, actually. In your case, you’re not using a third-party egg donor. You’re the donor and the surrogate. This is called a genetic surrogacy. And the contract for a genetic surrogacy is not enforceable in the state of new york. Okay. Well, I mean, if genetic surrogacy isn’t enforceable in the state of new york, then we’ll just get pregnant in a different state or we’ll find some other workaround. Right, molls? There are always loopholes. But as molly will tell you, regulations exist because there are precedents. Mom. Precedents and regulations and loopholes — you’re talking to us like we’re your court case and not your children. I’m talking to you this way because you are my children, and I want to make sure that your best interests are protected. I-is it for our best interests, mom? Or are you really just trying to protect molly from me?

Don’t you say luke’s name ever again.

[ Scoffs ] What? You don’t own luke’s name. Just like you never owned luke. Don’T.

[ Chuckles ] You know what? Luke had many, many women in his life, and you were just one of them. And you barely cracked the top 10. Lucy, don’t go there. Why? Why can’t I just tell the truth right to your face? You know what? Luke was your great, true love of your life. But you know who luke’s great, true love of his life was? Laura. In fact, you’re probably just an also-ran to holly. Where’d you do your research? Wikipedia? Are we just naming exes now? Because two can play that game. The great love of your life, kevin, so happily settled down with laura. Guess he doesn’t miss being burned by you. Well, I happen to be in love with martin now. I’m with martin. And you know what? None of my loves married me to extort me. And they didn’t stay married trying to escape from me all the time. The fact is, you and luke? You were in totally different countries when he died. You know what I need to know? I need to know why you have done all this! Why, tracy? Why did you steal deception? Is it because, you know you have more to look back on than to look forward to? Or because your family just barely tolerates you? And when you stand there looking around, you have nothing, nobody, you don’t see anything. Is that it? ‘Cause you can keep doing it. You can keep scheming and using your sarcasm as a distraction. But you know what? You’re gonna die just like you’ve lived, unloved and completely unlovable. Who the hell are you to speak to my grandmother that way? Hot yoga? Hot yoga is a challenge for people in the best of health. I did it once and it almost killed me. But you think there’s more to the story? Dad’s yoga instructor came with him to the hospital. She said he wasn’t just a little woozy. It seemed like he lost consciousness. Come on, doc, I know I overdid it, but is a hospital stay really necessary? Well, your collapse may have been the result of a simple temporary fluid loss. Or? Or this could be a new symptom of the disease. Even if mac could arrest you for lying about the dna results, I don’t believe that he would, cody. He wouldn’t have a choice. Thanks to the lawsuit that scott cooked up. Legally, I’m on the hook. Where you were suing the wsb for the value of taub’s necklace? I thought you dropped that lawsuit. I did, I did, but only after I’d been deposed and signed an affidavit swearing I was taub’s son. And that is considered fraud? Worse. That’s perjury. I could do time for that. But you may not. I mean, you broke the law for me, and that turned out okay. Yeah, I was willing to risk myself, but I can’t risk mac. The potential scandal could impact his reputation on the force. Mac’s a good guy. He doesn’t deserve what I’d do to his life. What do you think that mac would want for your life if he knew that he was your father? Hi, scott. Sorry to interrupt. Oh. Hi, felicia. Do you have a minute? Yes, I have a lot. Sit down, sit down, sit down. Your breakfast companions may not feel the same. What companions? I’m alone, as usual. Did you try again with liesl?

[ Sighs ] Yes, I-I did. I-I-I presented my heart to her and… she threw it right against the wall. Oh. So we’re done. Finished. I’m sorry. I respect you for trying. I think it was really brave of you to put yourself out there. Well, I won’t be making that mistake again. I don’t know what went wrong with liesl, but it was the last nail in the coffin of love for me. I’m really sorry to hear that. Yes. Well, I just wanted to ask you a question, and then I’ll leave you to, uh, whatever this is. It’s breakfast, felicia. And what is your question? Cody bell? Don’t bring up his name. Why? I thought the two of you had a great relationship. I have no problem with him. He just kind of goofed up my chances of, uh, getting back with liesl a little bit. How so? He cost me a big payday. I’m trying to look out for both of my daughters’ best interests. But really, you’re just focusing on the contract part of this, and that is because you think that someone is going to violate it, and “someone” being me. So, what, mom, do you just not trust me that I’m going to abide by the terms? Of course I trust you. I’m just trying to look at all the possible outcomes. Look, I appreciate you reminding me of the current statutes, but your concern really isn’t necessary. I’ve done research. You didn’t have to go to the trouble. It was no trouble at all, really. Did you know that you could avoid any potential legal conflict between you by establishing parenthood after birth via adoption? I’ll look into it. You don’t have to. I’ve already done it. The first step is for you to stipulate that you have no parental or proprietary interests — mom! What? She said she’d look into it. I can go over this. It’ll be so quick. No. No, not for nothing, but molly is the lawyer here, mom. Not you.

I have no idea what mac would want when it comes to me. I can guess. Mac is a good guy, and I can’t see any world where he wouldn’t forgive you, and he would never do anything to jeopardize your future. Yeah, well, what about mac’s brother, robert scorpio? The D.A.? Not a fan. That’s because he doesn’t know what I know. What’s that? How much has changed since you signed that affidavit. You put yourself on the line for me. And I know you hate to hear this, but I will forever be grateful. We’ve been over this. Gratitude, no. Friendship, yes. Okay, well, speaking of friendships, you’ve been a really good one to dante and sam. No, they’ve — they’ve been better to me. To maxie and all her kids, especially james. That little boy hero-worships you. He’s too young to know any better. Or maybe he knows you better than you know yourself. You’ve changed a lot, cody. And the only way to prove that is to come clean. Today. So, you and cody were going to sue the wsb over taub’s necklace? Yeah, but hush, hush, felicia. Nobody really knows about this, and I’m hoping he’s gonna change his mind. So it was cody who decided not to move forward? Yes. A-after all the legal filings and the depositions, all the dirty work was done. Why? I don’t know why exactly, but the wsb blew up his asset, and I felt that he should be compensated. So being taub’s son would pay off big for cody? Huge. Huge windfall. Why do you ask? You know nothing about my grandmother. You’re just sulking because not only did she take deception, but she’s running it way better than you ever did. Oh, and by the way, you are sadly misinformed. Tracy angelica quartermaine is greatly loved by her whole family, a love that you couldn’t possibly understand how we express, because you are nothing but a gold-digging outsider who managed to trap my great uncle into marriage for, what, 10 seconds? Hanging around for — for years, trading on your single share of elq? Which my grandmother managed to get from you, by the way. So now you are out on the street, exactly where you belong.

[ Scoffs ] You really have nothing to say. Oh. You have no — and by the way, luke spencer was the love of my grandmother’s life. She accepted him for exactly who he was, fought for him with everything she had, and stuck by him until the very end. Meanwhile, you, lucy, have thrown away every man who’s ever loved you with both hands. So do not lecture my grandmother on love, because she understands it way better than you ever will.

[ Scoffs ] You can hold this meeting without me. Brook lynn. Grandmother. Thank you. Meant every word. But you’re still late. So what was more important than the meeting we had scheduled? Something happened with chase’s father. Now, I want to run some tests overnight. It could be that you’re no longer getting nutrients from food and water intake alone, or the collapse could have been the result of your lung intake level falling below 50%, which an fvc test will show. If it has fallen below 50, we’ll have to discuss options. I’ll give you 24 hours to do anything you need, but I have plans for new year’s eve and nothing is going to stop me from making good on them. The yoga instructor isn’t a doctor. She doesn’t know what actually happened to dad. Okay, look, I just — I thought you should know, alright? I left you out of the loop once before, and I promised I’d never let it happen again. If dad believes that he overdid it, don’t you think that we should just trust that? Dad’s not a doctor, either. I know, and I get that facts are important, but so is faith. Yeah, I don’t remember seeing that on the curriculum in med school. Doesn’t a patient’s state of mind impact their health? Yeah, of course it does. Then a little positivity can’t hurt. Look. Why don’t you come on in with your dad and me? I have an update. Well, when you’re right, you’re right. It’s tough to know when to take off my legal hat and put on my mom hat. But either way, I will defend my daughters with everything that I’ve got. And that includes you. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to dismiss your legal expertise or your concern for your daughters. But you think I’m overstepping. It’s just that for tj and me, this whole journey has been about hope. And now, with kristina as our surrogate, it’s also one of implicit trust. The bond between krissy and me is stronger than all the legal protections in the world. We’re sisters. Nothing is gonna ever make us forget that, mom.

So, it looks like my concern for my daughters has been outmatched by their belief in each other. Well done. Congratulations. Just the truth. I’m not gonna say another word about it. And what I did say was not because I don’t believe in you, because I do. With all my heart. And I’m very proud of the way you two stuck up for each other, even against me. I love you both. And I love the way you love each other. Kristina: Come on.

[ Door opens ] What are you doing here? Finn called me and said that you were in the hospital. Where else would I be? Your brother didn’t need to call you. I’m fine. Is he, matt?

[ Sighs ] They’re going to admit me. They’re just gonna run a couple of tests. 24 hours. That’s it. And then I’m out of here. Doc, tell my boys not to worry. An overnight stay is just a precaution. Precautions are good. I’m — I’m all for precautions. Good. I’ll go check on your intake paperwork. Thanks, doc. Oh, and, uh, take good care of my dad. He promised my bride a dance at my wedding this spring.

[ Door opens ] Wait, y-you two decided on a date? We did. I didn’t think it would happen so soon. Brook lynn and I decided that we didn’t want to wait another minute to make it official in front of the whole family. I can’t wait to marry brook lynn. I’m so happy for you, chase. Thank you. Yeah. I just have to follow her orders and stay out of her way.

[ Laughter ] Got a call from the office. I got to go. Your conversation with baldwin, was it useful? And how. So you still think that cody is mac’s son? More than ever. Without giving me any details, just answer me this. If cody chose not to be the son of a man like mac scorpio, does mac need to know? Mac has a right to know. Well, what’s the plan? You’re gonna get cody to fess up to lying about the dna results? He’s held on to this secret for a long time. So…no. I’d move on. It’s gonna be hell to prove. Not for me. I can’t just come clean. Alright, well, I guess that is ultimately up to you. But if you do decide to admit that you are mac’s son, I’ll be right by your side. And if you don’t, I’ll keep your secret forever. Thank you. That doesn’t mean that the truth won’t come out. Yeah. Just won’t come from me.

[ Chuckles ] Oh, I gotta go. Uh, I am beyond late. I’m sure lucy’s having a full-on meltdown. I bet. Hey, sasha, um… thanks for being such a good friend. You deserve nothing less.

[ Door closes ] Is gregory alright? Yeah. Things are just complicated. So, given the circumstances, that is an acceptable excuse for your tardiness. But if you are going to take the helm here, you have to follow my example and act like a leader. If I’m gonna give you this company, you need to start taking it seriously. Oh, I am, granny. Very serious. Lucy: Keep that up and you won’t make it through the year. Ah, who cares? Oh, come on. Buck up. I have a way that both of us can end up on top. Well, that sounds physically impossible, but I’m willing to give it a shot. No. Stop. Focus. And not on these plates of food, please. What I– what is this all about? What do you want? Okay. [ Sighs ] I am proposing a plan where I am restored what I lost and you — you could land a big, fat chunk of change. I’m listening. We’re gonna be big winners in 2024. Big winners. And tracy quartermaine is gonna lose big-time. How do I fit in? As a groom. Could you repeat that?

[ Laughs ] Did you just say the word “groom”? Yes, I did. You’re gonna marry tracy, and then we are gonna take her for everything she’s got. <

On the next “General Hospital” —

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Posted on December 26, 2023January 3, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

Steffy: I cannot thank you enough. All this time, I’ve been terrified that my grandfather was dying, but now he’s through the procedure, he’s off the ventilator and he’s getting better every day.

Finn: Hey, eric is definitely improving, but steffy, he’s got a long road ahead of him.

Steffy: I know that, but it’s all because of you. You saved my grandfather’s life.

Hope: I think that was a good way to start the day. Eric is getting better every time we see him.

Thomas: Yeah. No, he is. You know, I– I couldn’t go through the holidays without my granddad. I just can’t imagine that.

Hope: He’s fighting his way back to us.

Thomas: Yeah. It won’t be easy though. He’s not out of the woods yet. Right? But– but for now, it looks like he’s gonna make it.

Hope: I think we can finally start to breathe again.

Brooke: Are you disappointed eric was sleeping? You really didn’t get much time to spend with him.

Ridge: That’s okay. He needed to rest. Besides felicia, kristen, rick are there. The whole family is coming, so, uh, I don’t know. I’m just glad he’s back.

Brooke: Yeah, me too. We should have known better than to count eric out. Even for a second. He has so much more life left to live.

Ridge: I know. People love him, need him.

Brooke: You more than anybody.

Ridge: Yeah, I’ve grown attached to the old man, you know? He’s beaten the odds, hasn’t he? It’s a real christmas miracle.

Thomas: I don’t know where I’d be without your support, your presence.

Hope: We helped each other. And now look. Eric’s gonna make it. I can feel it. Yes and yes– yes, there will be some challenges ahead, but knowing eric and his determination, I know that he’s going to meet them head on and rise above.

Thomas: God, I love that man. You know, he is– he is our family support, our family’s center. I just think about my dad and what he’s had to go through. Holding his own father’s life in his hands. Having to make the decision of whether to pull the plug, in a way, like, especially knowing that granddad, he– he didn’t want to be kept alive by machines. But thankfully, thank god, the family got through to him.

[ Both chuckling ]

Ridge: Let me ask you something. Do you think dad wants to be here?

Brooke: Of course. Why wouldn’t he?

Ridge: Because he flatlined, he went over to whatever the other side is and what if he liked it there and we brought him back?

Brooke: Ridge, you’ve got to stop doing this. You need to remain positive. Your father came back to us. It seems like the experimental treatment is working. He’s alive. That means anything is possible, including getting him back to being his old self again. And we have finn to thank for that.

Steffy: I never want to let you go. I kind of wish we were at home right now so I could show you how much I appreciate you.

Finn: Well, I gotta come home at some point.

Steffy: Yes, you do. It’s just amazing. You found a way to keep my grandfather alive. You have no idea how much that means to me and my family. I’ve never wanted to make love to someone more than I do now. Did you know 80% of women are struggling with hair damage?

Brooke: When eric is fully back to himself and completely recovered, he is going to be so grateful for you.

Ridge: I– I think this is kind of dependent. If he comes back and he sits behind his desk and rules this empire that he’s created and he gets to go home and make love to donna and have dinner and a couple of cocktails and play the piano, then yes, he’s going to be grateful. But if he can’t do all of that, if he’s not that same person, he’s gonna hate me. And he should.

Brooke: Oh, my gosh, he’s not gonna hate you, ridge. There’s nobody more compassionate and understanding than eric. He’s gonna know that you acted out of love. And that you worked hard at giving him a second chance at life. And when he recovers and he will, fully, then we will have finn to thank. I mean, what he’s done is incredibly remarkable. How he’s been there for steffy and the whole family.

Steffy: We all love granddad so much. The thought of losing him was incomprehensible. And then when dad wanted to take him off life support, I just– I couldn’t handle it.

Finn: It’s– it’s one of the most difficult things a family could go through.

Steffy: Oh, my gosh, I know. It was awful and it was tearing dad apart. And I begged him not to go through with it, and then when granddad died in the recovery room. And then, he comes back on– on a ventilator. Like that’s when I really started to doubt myself. And I started to wonder if– if we did the right thing. And maybe we should have let him go peacefully like he asked. But, oh, my god, thank god, we didn’t do that. Thank god, we didn’t do that.

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: I’m just– I’m so glad that we have you. And that you gave him a second chance.

Finn: Yeah, but honey, it’s exactly that. Okay? It’s a second chance. There’s still no guarantees. He’s got a long road ahead of him.

Steffy: Yeah, but he’s gonna fight to live his best life and we’re gonna help him. Thanks to you.

Finn: No, I don’t want to lose eric either. Look, I just– listen, don’t dwell on all this, okay? And don’t guilt yourself about everything. These are very stressful and challenging things for a family to go through.

Steffy: Yeah. It makes me worried about thomas.

Finn: Why? What– what’s going on?

Steffy: He just internalizes things when he’s just scared or he’s hurting. I am glad that he’s had someone to lean on. That hope’s been there for him.

Hope: I mean, I– I still can’t believe that finn has just been working behind the scenes this entire time to try to help save your grandfather’s life. I mean, he kind of has.

Thomas: I know and I’m so grateful. I just… I hope…

Hope: What? What?

Thomas: I just hope that granddad makes a full recovery.

Hope: Well, he is still here. And he is putting up one hell of a fight and I have to believe that he is going to come back to us better than ever. And again, a large part of that is thanks to finn. I mean, your sister, she must be– she must be pretty proud.

Thomas: Oh, yeah, 100%, right, and now he’s obviously got a fan in you.

>Hope: Well, I have always had a lot of respect for him and then he gives us this miracle and I just think that we should all be very grateful that he is a part of our lives.

Thomas: You know what I’m grateful for?

Hope: Hm?

Thomas: This woman that’s in my arms right now. Yeah, that one. Right here.

Hope: Oh, oh.

Thomas: I’m just so grateful for your love and your support.

Finn: I thought you weren’t thrilled about thomas and hope’s relationship.

Steffy: I’m not. It’s just– it’s no secret that thomas is head over heels in love with hope. And she’s not gonna return the feelings.

Finn: Honey, could you blame her? I mean, how could hope forget all the things thomas did?

Steffy: He’s come a long way since then.

Finn: True. But, honey, I hate to say it but beth wouldn’t be with hope if thomas had his way all those years ago.

Steffy: Yeah, but that was a long time ago, finn. Thomas was in a really dark place. Look, I– I’m just worried that hope being so cavalier with thomas’s feelings is gonna trigger him back. And yes, I am glad that he’s had a lifeline through this whole crisis with granddad, so I can’t be mad at hope for that, but…

[ Cell phone chimes ]

[ Steffy sighs ]

Finn: I gotta get back to the floor.

Steffy: I’m gonna head over to forrester. Thank you for being my little miracle worker. What would my family do without you?

Finn: You’ll never have to find out.

Ridge: This is important. You want this tube out of your mouth or not?

[ Eric gasps ] Dad. I know I made you a promise. And I wanted to honor it. But finn came up with an option and we took it. And I’m so glad we did.

Brooke: Where did you go?

Ridge: No, I’m– I’m sorry. I’m here. I’m– I was just thinking about bridget and finnegan and taking dad off the ventilator.

Brooke: Yeah, that was really scary. Not knowing if he was going to breathe on his own or not. But then, he heard stephanie’s bible verse and he did.

[ Brooke chuckles ] I was so happy in that moment. I’ll never forget it. He did. He was breathing and eric is back with us.

Ridge: Is he back with us? Does he want to be back with us? You saw him? He woke up and he– he looked at everybody. He looked at me. He wasn’t smiling and it didn’t seem angry, but he just seemed like a man who was in a place where he wanted to be and got pulled back into a hospital bed.

Brooke: Ridge, he was unconscious. He was trying to, you know, make the adjustment coming out of that.

Ridge: I just don’t know that he wants to be here.

Brooke: Well, I do know, we have proof. On christmas day, he started breathing again on his own.

Ridge: Okay.

Brooke: And for the record, I know that eric is happy to be back here with us. Especially with you. A son that he adores.

Thomas: Yes, he is off the ventilator and he’s fully conscious. I know, it’s amazing. I’ll keep you posted, okay, renee? All right, thanks. Bye. What?

Hope: It’s just really nice to see you so relieved. That smile.

[ Thomas laughs ]

Thomas: I’m smiling because of you. You stood by me through all of this and held my hand through some of my family’s darkest hours. I love you, hope, and I can see how much you love me. (Owner) purina one… we switched and wow! From day 1, its proven natural nutrition supports charlie’s strong immune system… and ginger’s healthy heart. (Vo) healthy differences today and for a lifetime. Purina one. A difference from day one.

Brooke: It’s obvious how much you and your father love each other. You share so many beautiful memories together.

Ridge: I should never take any of that for granted.

Brooke: No, life is too fleeting. I mean, look around. You grew up here. You were playing on the floor. Your dad taught you so much. He turned you into this amazing designer and made you the man that you are today.

Ridge: Yeah, it’s true. I love that man. The smartest, the kindest man I know. And I would do anything for him. Except let him go. I couldn’t do that.

Brooke: Yeah, well, I always knew he was gonna make it.

Ridge: Did you?

Brooke: Mm-hmm.

Ridge: See, that’s why my dad loves you because you’re always so positive. He’s always been our champion, right? Always believed in our love.

Brooke: Our destiny.

Ridge: Our destiny. Smartest man I know. And thank you for always being my rock. Even through your own pain.

Brooke: I will always be whatever you need me to be.

Ridge: Same. I gotta say something because I don’t say it nearly enough. I am so glad I’m on this journey with you. I love you so much, logan.

Thomas: All the time we’ve spent together and how close we’ve become, it tells me everything I need to know about how you feel about me. And you obviously know how I feel about you. I’m here for you and only you. Hey, steff. Uh, any news about granddad?

Steffy: He’s doing a lot better. We still don’t know the prognosis, but he’s– he’s not backsliding.

Thomas: Thank god.

Hope: I’m so happy for you both. I know how much you love him.

Steffy: Yeah, you have, uh, you’ve been a huge support. I appreciate that.

Hope: I’m sensing a but.

Steffy: Yeah, there is. I mean, there’s no surprise I’m concerned about my brother.

Thomas: There’s no reason to be.

Steffy: Really? Are you sure about that? Considering the history between you and hope?

[ Thomas clears throat ] So, what is this? I’m curious. Is this a– is this a relationship now? Are you guys hooking up? You really think that’s a good idea?

Thomas: Steff, I told you, everything is under control.

Steffy: I’m not sure about that after what I just heard. Thomas, you are in love with hope. You’ve been in love with hope for a very long time and those feelings have taken you to very unfortunate places. Do not lead my brother on, hope. Do not toy with his emotions. He doesn’t deserve it. What he deserves is the truth. So, be honest with him. Do you love thomas or not?

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Days Transcript Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Posted on December 26, 2023January 6, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Days of Our Lives Transcript

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Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Harris, hey.

Chad. I wasn’t expecting to see you here. Merry Christmas.

Yeah, no, you too.

Thanks.

You meeting someone?

No, I was actually about to request a table for one.

Well, why don’t you join me then?

Yeah, sure. Yeah, why not? So I mean, what are you doing here alone on Christmas?

Uh, you know, just needed to get away for a few. You know, think about all the stupid mistakes I’ve made this year, all the people I’ve disappointed. You know, just cheerful stuff like that.

I get it. Hopefully you’re not beating yourself up too bad.

Ugh. No, you know, this–this helps.

Yeah, yeah, for now. What about your kids?

They’re at Doug and Julie’s, who adore and dote on them. You know? Thank God. What–what brings you here?

[inhales deeply] Um… I have nowhere else to be, actually. I was planning on spending the holidays with Ava. But the universe had other plans.

[soft rock playing]

[wind whistling]

[door opens]

Oof.

You should have brought a thicker coat.

[sighs] Yeah, I mean, what the hell? How long is this supposed to take, huh?

[wind whistling] You could have brought me a cup of coffee too. I’m starting to get hypothermia out here.

You should have brought your own coffee too. Ava, you know how this works. We get word that we’re getting a shipment, we need to be here to receive it.

Yeah, I know how it works. And I’m sorry to be whining. It’s just that I didn’t expect to be spending my Christmas like this.

Huh. And I didn’t expect to be spending my Christmas, or most of it anyway, in the prison infirmary.

[tense solemn music]

Yeah. How, uh…how was that? How’s Gabi doing?

Never seen her so scared.

Oh, Justin, Merry Christmas. Oh!

Merry Christmas, Maggie. Merry Christmas, Sarah.

Merry Christmas.

Welcome.

[sighs]

Thank you.

You’re welcome.

I’m delighted to be here.

Yes, yes, we’re delighted to have you.

We’re just sad that Bonnie wasn’t joining you.

Yeah.

Yeah, she was disappointed that she couldn’t be here. She had to fly out to Chicago this morning to see Mimi and Emily. And of course, she sends her love. And speaking of beautiful babies, where is your little one?

Right here.

Oh!

Yay.

The proud papa.

Oh, my goodness! Oh, I missed you so much. Did you have fun at daddy’s house?

Yeah, she missed you too. But we had quite a night, didn’t we, sweetheart?

Aw.

We read “The Night Before Christmas” and we laid out cookies and milk for Santa, which were all gone by the morning, regrettably.

[Sarah laughs]

Xander, it looks like you have certainly taken to fatherhood.

More than I ever could have imagined.

[Maggie gasps]

[soft dramatic music]

Oh.

Alex.

Justin. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas. Theresa, Merry Christmas.

Yeah, Merry Christmas, Justin.

Welcome, Alex. Welcome, Theresa.

Thank you. And Merry Christmas, Maggie.

And the same to you. Alex, I’m so glad you came. * *

Yeah, well, I wasn’t going to, as you know, but out of respect for Victor, my father, I decided it was the right thing to do.

And I’m so glad you did, especially since… this is the first Christmas since Victor died. I know he would want all of his family together, so that’s the reason, the very important reason that I wanted you here. To make peace.

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

[wind whistling]

So yeah, Gabi’s in pain. I mean, hell, it’s not like I can expect the prison infirmary to be like University Hospital. I’ll tell you, that place is devoid of care and service. And I swear…

[sighs] I met the real-life Nurse Ratched today. She was actually yelling at patients to suck it up and shut up. Real peach, that one.

Yeah, well, I guess working in a prison infirmary on Christmas could do that to a person.

Guess it could.

[Stefan sighs]

So, uh… does Gabi know that what happened to her was because of us?

Yeah, she’s fully in the loop now, watching her back as best as she can.

[tense music] You know, it’s bad enough that she’s in there for a crime she didn’t commit. I don’t even want to think about what could happen if I don’t get her the hell out of there soon.

Yeah. And if we don’t keep Clyde happy until you do.

Yeah.

Yeah, well, I wish I could say this was my, uh, my first and only Christmas breakup. But a few years back, I was dating this girl. And I thought I was going well. Like really well, until she left me a breakup letter as a stocking stuffer.

[Chad chuckles] Merry Christmas. I haven’t seen or heard from her since.

Oh, that’s brutal.

Mm. Didn’t even tell me what I did wrong.

Breakups are rough anytime, but holidays, damn. I’ve–unfortunately for me– I don’t know–maybe– maybe fortunately, ’cause I would like to think that I have learned from my mistakes, I can pinpoint exactly why I deserve to be broken up with. I mean, unforgivable mistake.

Yeah, I made a mistake too. It was, um– it was with a good woman, you know? She was drinking a lot. I was–I was drinking. And I mean, nothing happened. We kissed, but, you know, Ava can’t forgive it.

It’s too bad.

Yeah. Yeah. So any chance you and Stephanie can work things out?

Unless there’s a Christmas miracle, no, I don’t– I don’t think so.

Chad.

Everett. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you.

[soft rock playing]

Uh… Harris, this is is Everett Lynch, the– the guy who replaced me in Stephanie’s life.

[chuckles] That’s not exactly true. Stephanie and I are just friends. She made it very clear she’s taking a break from men and relationships.

Well, pull up a chair then.

Um… I just want to say to all of you, thank you. I’m so happy that you’re all here in my and Victor’s home for this Christmas Day.

[Maggie sighs] I know there’s been a lot of strain and stresses since Victor’s death. But we’re all family, not all by blood, but family nonetheless. And I hope we can put all our differences aside and agree to work through those differences as we go into the new year.

[baby cries]

Oh, it’s all right, sweetness.

[shushing]

Do you want me to take her from you for a little while, Sarah? Give you a break?

Oh, that’s very sweet, but no. I think she just needs her mommy.

[chuckles]

Yeah, we’re really hesitant to let her go right now, and especially to let anybody else hold her, you know, since the– the kidnapping.

Mm-hmm.

Uh-huh. Yeah, I totally understand.

[Sarah chuckles]

Brady.

Oh, look, Brady’s here. Excuse me. Oh, sorry. Hey, Brady. Merry Christmas.

Same to you.

Mm-hmm. I spoke to Tate earlier. It sounds like you guys had a really fun Christmas morning.

It was good. It was good. Although, I missed– I missed my daughter.

Yeah. I know. I’m so sorry. I was so sad to hear that Kristen wouldn’t even let you see Rachel. I mean, that is just cruel.

Yeah, that’s the word for it.

I mean, I can’t even imagine if you deprived me of seeing my son or I deprived you of seeing your son on Christmas. Just–I mean, I know that we’ve– we’ve been through a lot together. But I’m just– I’m so grateful it never came to that.

Me too.

Alex, this is for you.

[chuckles] What’s this?

It’s a Christmas gift. What else? Something I think you’d like to have.

Oh.

[tender dramatic music]

Maggie. This is Victor’s watch.

Yes, the one his father passed down to him. And he cherished it. I know he would like you to have it.

Maggie, thank you.

[watch clasp clicks] Thank you so much. This–this really means a lot to me. Thank you.

[smooches]

Aw, this has been such a joy. We miss you so much.

Yes, we do. OK, have a wonderful Christmas, Will, Sonny, and Arianna. So happy that we could do this remotely. But next year, I hope we can all get together in person. In fact, I’m going to insist on it.

[chuckles]

Me too. And we love you very much.

Merry Christmas.

Bye, guys. all: Bye.

Aw, isn’t this great? Family can be so far away, and we can still have these video calls.

It really is.

And speaking of family, I got a beautiful flower arrangement from Philip. He called this morning. Hope called.

Oh, is there any change with Bo?

Apparently not. He doesn’t even know his father’s gone.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

[soft dramatic music]

Konstantin, come in. Come in.

Hope I’m not interrupting. I came to give you a gift, Maggie, and to say goodbye.

Goodbye?

Yes. I have a flight out of Salem tonight.

So, Everett.

Mm?

How do you– how do you know Stephanie?

Oh, we–we worked together a while back in Seattle.

Mm.

[Chad chuckles]

I mean, you were–

[chuckles] sorry, you guys–it was a bit more of a working relationsh– more than a working relationship.

Yeah.

Yeah?

Yeah, it was. I just didn’t feel the need to get into all that right now actually.

Oh, yeah, right. No, I’m sorry. You are being tactful.

I was, yeah.

[soft holiday music playing]

Oh, Harris, since you don’t know Stephanie, you might be wondering why Everett and I were both so smitten by her. She’s kind of irresistible. Wouldn’t you say?

Uh, she’s a wonderful person.

Yeah, anyway, Everett, where are you from originally? How did you end up here in Salem?

You know what? I am so much better at reporting stories than I am telling my own. What about you? Navy SEAL, right? Pretty impressive.

Yeah, that was– that was a while ago, yeah.

Still, it’s a hell of a skill set to bring to a police department.

Yeah, you would think so. Um, but that skill set has not been much help so far. Um… not with the case I’m on right now.

[wind whistling]

And in case you weren’t grasping just how desperate I am to get Gabi the hell out of there… I went to EJ. Asked him for help to get rid of Clyde.

What? Whoa, whoa, whoa, wait, wait, wait, wait. You went to EJ? Are you crazy? What did you tell him?

Everything.

What? He knows what Clyde is making us do?

Mm-hmm.

OK, Stefan, what– what if he goes to the cops? What if he blows this whole thing wide open? He is the DA for God’s sake.

He’s also a DiMera. And he has a history with Clyde. But you know what? it doesn’t matter anyway. It’s all moot. The SOB turned me down.

[ominous music]

Oh, it’s beautiful. Ah, tablecloth.

And just to be clear, it is not from Saxton’s. It is % handmade in Greece. My friend Kosta just shipped it to me.

Well, I’ll treasure it. But you shouldn’t have gotten so much trouble or so much expense.

Oh, it was no trouble. And as for expense, well, that was all very manageable, thanks to you, Maggie.

Well, I appreciate the gift. Um, thank you. I hope your flight doesn’t take off for a while.

Oh, not for several hours.

[soft suspenseful music]

Um, well, could you stay for dinner?

I could not impose, no.

It’s not an imposition. There’s plenty of food for everyone, believe me. Theresa.

Mm?

Would you mind? Tell Henderson to set another place at the table.

Sure, no problem.

So this is a, um, lucky turn of events, huh? The three of us sad, lonely guys showing up at the– the same place, same time on Christmas Day.

[Everett chuckles]

Yeah, yeah. It’s quite the coincidence.

Yeah. We should make it a tradition, the three of us.

Definitely.

Yeah.

Bet it sure beats all the awkward drama at holiday dinners with the family. both: Yeah.

Well, especially since I don’t have family here, it’s been a great way to take a break from work.

You’re on duty on Christmas? What, you draw the short straw?

Actually, I volunteered to give someone with a family the day off.

Oh.

So fortunately, it’s been– it’s been pretty quiet so far.

Damn it, Stefan!

[tense music] What the hell were you thinking, spilling your guts to the friggin’ DA? Now we’re going to have more than Clyde on our backs!

[mutters] Oh, this is just what we needed. Nice job.

I had to take that risk, all right? And who the hell do you think you are coming down on me? It’s not like you’ve done anything to rid us of this problem.

[huffs softly] OK, look. Turning on each other is obviously not the way to go. All right? It is going to be hard enough getting Clyde off our backs when we’re working together. It’s going to be near to impossible if we try to do this on our own. OK? So for now, let’s just focus on what’s going on here tonight.

Yeah, what’s going on here tonight? I’ll tell you what’s going on here tonight. We’re accepting a delivery. With Clyde Weston’s drugs mixed in it. And since our rejecting the last shipment resulted in Gabi’s broken leg, I’m not even going to think about what could happen if we reject another one. So we can’t afford to piss off this bastard anymore.

With this vintage grappa, which Uncle Victor did love and indulge quite often, I’d like to propose a toast in his honor.

Konstantin, perhaps you could start Victor’s toast off in Greek. I think he would like that.

Of course.

[speaks Greek] May his memory be eternal. To Victor. all: To Victor.

[soft contemplative music]

[indistinct chatter]

[chuckles]

What a beautiful child you have. I hope someday you bring her to my country to visit.

Oh. Yeah, maybe–maybe someday.

I’m just going to go and warm up her bottle.

Yeah, it’s in the diaper bag up there.

Obviously a wonderful father.

[chuckles]

Yeah, he is. He loves his daughter.

Your daughter is so lucky to have two loving parents like that. Please excuse me.

Mm-hmm.

I for one am quite glad that that man’s headed back to Greece tonight.

Yeah, part of me is too. I mean, although he has been a comfort to my mom, so I do worry that she’ll miss him.

It is a lovely, lovely Christmas, is it not?

[Theresa sighs]

Not for me. Not with you here.

Oh, Theresa, where is your Christmas spirit?

Oh, it’ll be back once I know that you’re high above the clouds on your way back to Greece.

Then I’m afraid it will not be back. Your Christmas spirit, that is.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

It means I am not giving up on Maggie, nor am I leaving town. In fact, I plan on being back in this very house. Tonight.

All right, well, I’m ready for a refill. Anybody else?

[Maggie chuckles]

Yeah, I’ll take a smidge.

All right.

So if you’re free to discuss it, what exactly is your current case, Harris?

Well, you know, we all know too well that, obviously, drugs are a nationwide problem. There’s always been a drug scene here and drug-related crimes in Salem. But there’s been a concerning uptick lately.

Why do you think that is?

Well, there’s definitely a more potent products hitting the streets lately. We have no idea where it’s coming from or how it’s being distributed. But my gut instinct tells me with the activity, there’s a new player in town. And understandably, the mayor and city council are breathing down the commissioner’s neck.

So the commissioner’s probably breathing down yours.

That is correct.

You know, in a way, your job as a cop and my job as a reporter are not that dissimilar. We both got to keep digging, follow all the leads, leave no stone left unturned.

Exactly. And I intend to do all of that.

[tense music]

How long are we supposed to stand out here and freeze, huh?

[banging]

[glass breaks] What the hell was that?

[cat yowls]

[Stefan chuckles]

Black cat knocked over an empty bottle. At least it didn’t cross our paths, right?

[cat growling]

[cat snarling]

[cat hisses]

So much for that.

You know, I’m starting to think maybe you shouldn’t have broken things off with your cop boyfriend. Might have been nice to be able to keep tabs on what the police know, what they’re doing.

OK, first of all, it’s kind of infuriating that you kept telling me how dangerous it was for me to be involved with Harris. And now that I broke up with him, you’re telling me it was a mistake? Make up your mind, OK? And just so you know, I didn’t break up with him because I was afraid that he might stumble upon what we’re doing here, I broke up with him because I didn’t want to take the chance that he might get caught in the crossfire if things go sideways.

Wow, you really care about the guy.

Yeah, I’m not talking about it.

[Stefan chuckles] It’s done between the two of us, OK?

OK.

It’s over.

[car pulling up] I guess this is it.

[brakes creak]

[car honks]

And what’s really annoying, not to mention who the hell has the time… I have to write all these, like, happy New Year rah-rah emails to the entire Titan staff, you know, about how grateful I am for their contribution and how hardworking and dedicated they are. It’s like, is the paycheck not enough, right?

[soft tense music]

That’s a terrible attitude, Alex. Titan owes much of its success to those employees. And as CEO, you should be grateful.

I am grateful. I mean, I show them my gratitude by paying them, Maggie, not kissing their asses.

Alex, you know I thought long and hard about this recently, and especially after what you just revealed to me now, I think Victor would just wish that I would step back in and help you run Titan.

Ugh. Oh, come on, Maggie. First of all, I think you’re overreacting to what I just said. I happen to treat our Titan employees very respectfully. I just don’t like writing phony, fawning emails to them.

I’m not overreacting, Alex. You spoke with great disdain for said employees. And that was very disturbing to me.

If I might chime in, I think it’s actually a great idea for Maggie to come back and help out at Titan. And I’m happy to help too, maybe as a consultant, wherever you need.

Right, I’ll just take advice from the ex-gardener.

Hey.

[Maggie gasps] This ex-gardener was a better CEO at Titan than you’ll ever be.

I have no idea what you’re up to, but I am begging you please, please, just go away.

Watch this.

Watch what?

An old trick I picked up from a wily Spartan.

[ominous music]

[bones crack]

[Konstantin groaning]

[bones crack]

[Theresa gasps]

[Konstantin groaning]

You? You were a pathetic CEO. You didn’t have a clue.

Oh, and you do? You don’t even have a clue how to be a decent human being.

That’s enough. Stop. You’re a child, Alex Kiriakis, a spoiled brat, not to mention a misogynistic buffoon.

Guys, it’s Christmas. Why don’t we act like adults here?

I’m a buffoon? Coming from the guy who posed as a clown and kidnapped two women.

[Konstantin shouting]

[Konstantin groaning]

Konstantin, what happened?

It is nothing. I just tripped on the stairs. I think he’s my ankle. I hope it’s not broken.

That is so painful. Xander, Brady, help him to that chair.

[suspenseful music]

[Konstantin groaning]

Can you believe this?

I’m not sure I do.

Try to relax, Konstantin. Sarah, would you look at his ankle?

Oh, yeah. Oh, I know.

[Konstantin groaning] Careful. Uh-oh. Oh, I know. I’m so sorry. Ooh, OK. I don’t think it’s broken, but it is swollen. So it might just be a severe sprain. You should get x-rays right in the morning just to make sure it doesn’t have a fracture or it’s broken.

No, no, no, that’s impossible. I have a flight tonight.

Oh, you’re going to have to postpone.

Ugh. Oh, my goodness. I–I do not want to be a burden.

You’re not a burden. No arguments, OK? I’ll get Henderson to take your bags up to a guest room, and you’ll be x-rayed first thing tomorrow morning.

Oh, I’m sorry about all of this.

Was it possible for this family to have one uneventful dinner?

[scoffs] This family? No chance.

How are you doing?

How did this happen?

Um, it’s been difficult, actually. Alex seems to think that things are different between us. Not always, but tonight for some reason, he’s been especially distant, which is sad for me.

Uh-huh.

[somber music]

I understand. But I think– well, I know that Alex really loves you as a father. It’s just, you know, the shock of not being your biological son, I think that that’s still taking a while to wear off. But really, you’re still just the wonderful father to Alex that you’ve always been. Nothing has changed, Justin.

And yet, everything has it seems, for him. But not for me. My heart tells me Alex is my son. And always will be.

[car door shuts, engine turn over]

Well, this has got to be a new low.

[tires squeal]

Mm.

Picking up a drug deal on Christmas Day.

Addicts. They don’t take days off. Neither do dealers, obviously. You know who I’m hoping is taking the day off?

Narcs.

Yes. Hopefully, those dudes have a lot of respect for the holidays.

Yeah, there’s hoping.

[clears throat] I should– I should check on my kids.

Who are very sweet, by the way.

Thank you. My proudest accomplishment. Well, mine and Abby’s.

[phone ringing] Anyway. I just going to text Julie to see if the kids are still having fun.

[phone ringing]

Sorry, I got to– I got to take this. Yeah, Michaels.

[suspenseful music] What? A transaction? Right now? Where?

[sighs] How–how reliable is this CI? OK, yeah. No, I’ll check it out. Well, I hate to cut the evening short, but I got to go.

How about a ride-along?

How about not today? Maybe fill out all the paperwork from the city attorney in case you get yourself killed.

I’ll do that. But in the meantime, why don’t you give me a call if there’s a development?

Will do.

Do you think this is it?

Can’t be sure. Could be nothing. Or it could be the break that I’m waiting for.

[tense music]

All right, so make sure that you stay off the ankle and keep it elevated as much as possible. You can take ibuprofen for the pain.

Thank you much, very much, Sarah, for your–

Yeah, just remember RICE. Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate.

[baby crying]

Thank you.

Oh, I think Victoria needs you, darling. I’ll make sure Konstantin follows your orders.

Good to know.

[baby crying]

Aw.

All my usual tricks aren’t working. You think she’s hungry?

No, no, she just ate, remember?

Oh. I could take her for a spin in the car. That usually calms her down, doesn’t it?

Yeah, I’ll go with you.

Bye. Bye.

Love you, Mama.

Bye.

Thanks, guys.

I’ll walk out with you.

Yes.

Bye, Brady.

Bye, guys.

[baby crying]

Oh, you know, I think I’ve had enough family fun for the night. You ready to get out of here?

Mm-hmm, yeah.

Alex.

[clears throat]

Are you going so soon?

We had a blast. Thank you. But we don’t want to wear out our welcome. Merry Christmas, Justin. Thank you for having us, Maggie.

Thank you for joining us.

[soft dramatic music]

See you.

Justin, would you bring some ice for Konstantin’s ankle, please?

Sure, I can do that.

Thanks.

[Maggie sighs] I was so hoping that this night was going to be about warmth and forgiveness, and…

[sighs] I thought we could all make peace.

A noble aspiration indeed, dear Maggie. But you did your best. Remember that. Families are so– so complicated.

[Konstantin sighs] They’re our greatest strength… and our greatest weakness.

That sounds exactly like something Victor would say.

[soft tense music]

So this–

Thank you.

Yeah. Drug problem in Salem… it’s pretty distressing.

It is, yeah. I–I’ve been reading about it. You know, Sarah’s just saying the ODs are trending upwards according to the police blotter and ERs. And I’ve also been reading that in Salem, the Salem PD is requiring officers now to carry naloxone. So I mean, you know, thankfully, the overdosers are pulling through.

Yeah, so far. I just, I get the feeling from Harris that the situation is spiraling out of control.

But cracking this could be pretty big for “The Spectator.”

Could be. Especially since, as you probably know, some people who won’t talk to a cop might talk to a reporter.

OK, Mr. intrepid investigative reporter. Are you ready to earn your stripes?

[tense music]

That is–

That’s a lot of pills.

[exhales deeply] All right, let’s get this crap inside.

Ava, Stefan. What’s–what’s going on?

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Victoria: Mom? Are you in here?

Victor: Well, then search ay be running out of time.

Victoria: She’s still not home?

Victor: Your mother has not been seen since she left the club last night.

Nick: Do you have people looking for her?

Victor: What do you think?

Victoria: Jordan got to her.

Nick: That’s the only explanation that makes sense.

Victoria: First, she took claire from the psychiatric ward and now somehow she’s lured mom to wherever she’s hiding or she abducted her.

Nick: There is no way that mom would take off on christmas eve without talking to us. She wouldn’t wanna worry us like that.

Victoria: No, she would never, ever spend the holiday away from her family.

Victor: There may be one other reason that’s keeping her away. I hate to even bring it up.

Victoria: What are you talking about, dad?

Victor: Your mother may be drinking again.

Nikki: Jordan? I am here. Where are you?

Jordan: Hello, nikki. So glad you could make it.

Jordan: Have any trouble finding the place?

Nikki: No, I did just as you said. I ditched my car where you told me to and hiked back up to the road and came here in the car you hired.

Jordan: Were you alone?

Nikki: The whole time, just as you instructed. Nobody followed me.

[ Jordan chuckles ]

Jordan: My god, you’re pathetic. What a sloppy drunk. You must have lost your touch. I used to read in all the gossip reports that you could hide it so well. How many years has it been since you last stopped drinking? How many years of sobriety have I destroyed?

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Jordan: I’m surprised you agreed to come here. I’m surprised you care enough about your granddaughter after what she did to all of you newmans.

Nikki: Claire is just another victim of your sick obsession.

Jordan: Oh, that’s what you think this is?

[ Nikki scoffing ]

Nikki: You brainwashed her. You– you destroyed the very essence of who she was. She shouldn’t have to suffer for your insanity.

Jordan: [ Laughs ] You love throwing that around, don’t you? Telling me I’m deranged, that I’m some sort of psychopath. Well, look who’s talking, lady. You’re a falling down drunk, running all over this countryside looking for some girl you barely know who poisoned your family?

Nikki: Claire gave them the antidote and then she turned herself in and confessed.

Jordan: And you haven’t given me one rational reason why you agreed to come here alone and unarmed.

Nikki: Well, all right, I’ll give you one. I am doing this for my daughter, victoria. I would do anything for my children.

Jordan: Even die for them? Are you willing to do that?

Nick: I just have a hard time believing that mom would skip christmas to go on some bender. She hasn’t had a drink in years. She has come so far since then.

Victor: But you know that jordan destroyed that when she forced vodka down your mother’s veins.

Victoria: Mom is stronger than that. She’s been totally committed to her recovery. She’s been going to her meetings. She would not let jordan win.

Victor: I hate to bring this up, but I was approached by nate hastings at the club.

Victoria: By nate?

Victor: He believes your mother is drinking again.

Nick: It’s a cheap, low blow from some punk who has a grudge. He’d say anything to mess with you.

Victoria: He would never do something like that.

Nick: You’re still defending him, vic?

Victoria: No. I know you don’t respect him, but he would never lie about mom’s sobriety just to be cruel.

Victor: Both of you listen. I doubted his words at first, but then as I was sitting with him in the club, I saw your mother come down the stairs and she looked at us, saw that we were talking to each other and she turned around and disappeared as if she were ashamed.

Nick: Nah, it’s gotta be some other explanation.

Victor: And she wasn’t here when I got home and the car was gone.

Victoria: Oh god, no. God, what if she was driving drunk? I mean, she could have been in an accident.

Victor: I know. We alerted all the hospitals around and I told the state troopers to look out for her.

Nick: I just don’t believe that is why mom disappeared. It has to be jordan. She’s been harassing mom, leaving her all those creepy messages. We know she’s in town because of what the police found at that motel. The picture of eve, that photo album of practically our entire family in it.

Victor: Let me check something. That’s mostly water.

Jordan: I find it so touching how you newmans all care for each other, at least the ones that you deign to acknowledge. Unlike poor little claire, who you dismissed as if she never existed.

[ Nikki laughs ]

Nikki: You can’t even keep track of your own scam. You already admitted that you stole her and lied to her her entire life.

Jordan: To protect her from your despicable family.

Nikki: You keep my family out of this.

Jordan: Oh.

[ Jordan laughs ] Your family is right in the middle of this ugly little heart of it. You understand me? Besides that, you are not giving the orders around here, I am!

Nikki: Is that how you talk to claire? Making her feel small, chipping away at her confidence?

Jordan: Oh, my! It sounds like you finally believe the story that claire is your grandchild.

[ Laughs ] What did you do? Have a dna test done?

Nikki: Why yes, we did. And claire is cole and victoria’s daughter.

Jordan: [ Laughs ] Well, then I’m not so crazy after all, am I?

Nikki: Oh, baby, you are crazy as a loon. You put us through such hell. You are a psychotic sociopath.

Jordan: You can think what you like. It’ll matter even less very soon.

Nikki: You raised claire for 25 years. I mean, there had to have been some love from you. I mean, why not give her a chance for a real life? Haven’t you had enough revenge? You have already managed to turn me back into a pathetic drunk. Claire deserves a lot more than that, so get her out of this. Let her go. I told myself I was ok

Jordan: Pathetic really is the word, isn’t it? Can you even hear yourself? Slurring, slipping, begging, trying to make a deal in your drunken state?

[ Laughs ] Why didn’t I think to get this all on camera? What a show that would’ve been.

Nikki: What the hell do you get out of all of this? I mean, you can’t change reality. Eve was a failure. Her life was a mess. All her own fault. She got back at victor and me decades ago, so you don’t have to avenge her anymore. In fact, she probably wouldn’t like that because cole said that the two of you were estranged.

Jordan: Because of you and victor! Your fault!

Nikki: How so? Eve never mentioned a sister. We didn’t even know you existed.

Jordan: We had a falling out.

Nikki: Over what?

Jordan: Because I told her not to get involved with that narcissist that you’re married to and she wouldn’t listen to me. She was besotted with him, which if she hadn’t been, maybe she’d still be alive.

Nikki: You know, I have a sister. Casey. She’s a doctor. And when we were kids, she practically raised me.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. You’re trying to bond with me over sisters? That’s pretty funny, you know. You think you can con me into making a deal and we can be pals? Forgive and forget?

[ Laughs ] You’re even more stupid than I thought.

Nikki: For god’s sake. The past is the past. You can’t do anything that would be meaningful now. You can’t right any wrongs. You can’t bring eve back. Do you think that she would wanna know that you got caught and convicted and sent to prison to die alone? Because that’s exactly what’s gonna happen if you don’t end this now.

Jordan: Except watching you die will be reward enough. And watching victor and victoria and that idiot son of yours be in grief over your death.

Nikki: So, you’re going to kill me.

Jordan: I told you it was a trade, didn’t I? Claire’s life for yours.

Victoria: And we still don’t know where claire is.

Cole: Not yet, but we’re gonna find her. We will. We have security footage. Jordan dressed in disguise in a nurse’s uniform wheeling claire out of the hospital. We’re gonna start from there.

Victoria: Yeah, but by now, the trail’s getting cold.

Victor: Well, sweetheart, the police are on it, so are my people, okay?

Cole: Now, you said that nikki is missing too?

Victor: She was last seen at the club and apparently was driven here and she vanished.

Victoria: It’s possible the two are not connected.

Nick: It seems mom’s been drinking again, but nobody wants to believe it.

Cole: Because of what happened back in oregon? The iv she was given?

Victor: That’s the assumption.

Cole: Oh, my god. Poor nikki. I mean, how long has this been going on?

Victor: We don’t know, but, uh, perhaps since we returned.

Victoria: She’s been so strong. She’s been so committed to her recovery. She never would’ve taken that first drink if it weren’t for jordan stacking the deck against her. I’m telling you, that woman is pure evil.

Victor: Excuse me. Yes. What do you mean you don’t have enough people? Then hire more people! Find my wife! Now!

Cole: I’m just so sorry you have to go through all of this on top of worrying about claire.

Nick: With this many people looking for mom, we’re gonna hear something soon.

Victoria: Wait a minute. What is– this is mom’s purse. What is it doing in the sofa?

Victor: That’s the purse I saw her carry when she was at the club. Why would she leave that here?

Victoria: That’s a good question.

Victor: What else is in it?

Victoria: Wallet, lipstick, comb. What’s this?

Nick: What’s it say?

Victoria: 72 dockside lane, williams bay.

Victor: Does that ring a bell with any of you?

Victoria: Maybe it’s, um, where her sponsors–

Victor: What?

Victoria: Or– or rehab. I don’t know. Maybe it’s a bar.

Nick: I’ll look it up.

Cole: I know this address. I’ve been there.

Nikki: Oh man, I need a drink.

[ Jordan laughs ]

Jordan: I figured you couldn’t hold out. I came prepared. Here you go. No poison, no drugs. I promise. I have a far more gratifying way for you to die. So, come on. Drink up. It’s your last request. I think I’m being quite magnanimous here. Come on. There you go. Tastes so good, doesn’t it? Hurts so good. My god, you are pitiful.

Nikki: So, where’s claire? You said it was a trade. Is she even here or was this all just a setup?

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Jordan: My niece’s loyalty has been put to the ultimate test.

Nikki: What the hell does that mean?

Jordan: Claire’s indeed here. She needed to be here. She needed to witness the grand finale of all of our years of hard work. It wasn’t easy paving the way into the newman inner sanctum, but she rose to the occasion and I expect her to do so again.

Nikki: Is she in on this with you? She come here willingly?

Jordan: Oh, shut up. Your questions are so tedious.

Nikki: Claire?

[ Jordan laughs ] Have a drink, nikki. I’ll be right back.

Cole: 72 dockside lane. That’s the address of a cabin where my mom took me as a kid. It’s a rental place. We stayed there once for a summer. It’s on a lake near williams bay.

Victoria: Why would mom have written it down?

Victor: Because I have a feeling she wanted us to find it and that’s where she’s at.

Nick: Or that’s where jordan took her. She wants to finish what she started at that house in oregon. And mom could be there now taking her on alone.

Cole: Well, if that’s the case, we need to have someone check it out right away.

Victoria: Or assuming jordan is involved, this could be just a decoy and she has mom somewhere else. That woman is so treacherous I wouldn’t put anything past her.

Victor: Let me see that, cole. It’s just the address. Nothing else. But it’s her handwriting.

Nick: I’m calling the police.

Victor: Please do because they’ll get there faster than we can.

Cole: Okay. Well, uh, victoria and I will stay here just in case this lead doesn’t turn out to be anything.

Victor: Please do.

Cole: I mean, nikki could be closer to home than we realize.

Nick: This is nick newman. I have information about my mother’s disappearance.

Victoria: Dad, look, if mom was drunk, so drunk that she fell into jordan’s trap, how could she do that? How– how could she? She knows what the woman is capable of. How could she allow herself to be so vulnerable?

Victor: Has it occurred to you that she may be trying to find your daughter?

Victoria: No. Because you’ve heard her talk about claire. She doesn’t care about claire. She doesn’t sympathize with her one bit.

Victor: But my sweet baby, she knows you care. Let’s go, son.

Nikki: What have you done to her?

Jordan: Oh, claire’s fine. She just sedated.

[ Jordan chuckles ] Look at you two. Grandma nikki’s all hammered out and poor little claire sedated. What a pair. Go ahead. Drink up. Okay? Drink up. Savor it. It’s gonna be your last. Time for this to end.

[ Claire groaning ]

[ Jordan grunting ]

Nikki: Claire. Claire. Claire, can you hear me? Can you hear me?

Claire: Nikki, where’s aunt jordan?

Nikki: Okay, can you stand? We’ve gotta get outta here.

Claire: I can’T. Everything’s so fuzzy. I can’t feel my legs.

Nikki: All right. It’s too rocky for me to wheel you out there, but you’ve gotta stand up. If you can stand up, put your arms around me, I will help you, okay? Come on.

Claire: Nikki, why are you here?

Nikki: Come on. Let’s go. We’ll talk about it later. Right now, we have to go.

[ Jordan shouting ]

Nick: You think vic’s right?

Victor: I have a feeling the police will be there long before we will.

Nick: You think vic’s right? Claire’s innocent in all this?

Victor: Uh, knowing what we know about that woman, I wouldn’t put anything past her.

Jordan: You can’t do anything right, can you? You can’t even die the way you’re supposed to. You have to try to be the hero. It’s always all about you. You! You! Ah!

[ Nikki screaming ]

Nikki: Get away from me.

[ Jordan chuckling ]

Jordan: You’re not a drunk. You’re nothing but a fake and a liar.

Nikki: Well, that’s the first thing you’ve gotten right.

Jordan: Oh!

[ Nikki screaming ] Hell of a stalemate, isn’t it?

Claire: Let her go.

Jordan: You better choose wisely, claire. Which one of us are you gonna save?

Victoria: If dad is right and mom has put herself in any kind of danger because of me.

Cole: Listen, victor was speculating. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Victoria: Well, it doesn’t keep me from going to the worst-case scenario. Mom totally out of it, confronting your aunt who overpowers her and now– now claire and mom are completely at her mercy. God, this is such a nightmare.

Cole: Listen, I hate to even think about it, let alone say it, but there’s another scenario here that no one has even mentioned this morning. What if claire is glad that jordan took her outta that psych ward? I mean, they– they– they could have teamed up together to– to go out and ambush nikki.

Victoria: You don’t believe that. You can’T.

Cole: No, I don’t wanna believe it. No. It doesn’t mean it’s not possible.

Victoria: Claire is not a villain. She’s not a villain. She’s one of the victims in all of this.

Cole: Vic, I know you wanna believe that, and so do I, but she was a willing accomplice in oregon. Jordan’s had a lifetime to warp that kid’s mind. I just, I– I– I don’t know how you can fully trust her after everything she’s done.

Victoria: Because I do. ‘Cause I talked to her. And when I knew that she was my daughter, something changed. There was a connection that we had. You know how lost that young woman is. You know. You heard about the tragedy of her childhood and everything that her aunt did to her. I don’t believe there’s any way she would ever turn back.

Jordan: You better choose wisely. It’s gonna change your life forever. Don’t screw up.

Claire: Get away from nikki. Do it, jordan. Now.

Jordan: Put the gun down.

Claire: No.

Jordan: You have sedatives running through your veins. You’re not thinking clearly. You’ve let the newmans mess with your mind. I’m not your enemy.

Nikki: Yes, she is, claire. She always will be. She doesn’t give a damn about you.

Jordan: That’s not true. We’re family. We’re the only ones that we have. Together. I’ve been with you since you were a baby. Don’t do this. Don’t turn on me now.

Claire: You– you abandoned me at the lake house.

Jordan: No.

Claire: You ran and you saved yourself and you– you left me for the police.

Jordan: No, I didn’T. I would never abandon you.

Claire: Where were you then?

Jordan: I hid in the house so I wouldn’t be found. So I could come here, to genoa city, and get you. I got you out of the psych unit. Remember? Where they were going to leave you for god knows how long. Look what she and the rest of the newmans were willing to do to you. Point the gun at nikki. She’s nothing to you. She never will be.

Claire: You don’t know that.

Jordan: Oh, yes, I do. I know how selfish they are. And my sister knew that too. She found out the hard way. For the love of god, wake up! If you think that the newmans are gonna bring you into the fold and make you part of their lives, you’re even more naive than I thought. And you’re in for a bitter disappointment.

Nikki: She’s lied to you your entire life. Don’t trust her now. She’ll say anything to get you to doubt yourself and my family.

Jordan: Shut up, would you? Nikki and victor ruined, destroyed your grandmother, my sister. And if they had their way, they would keep you locked up in a padded room for who knows how long. So, what are you gonna do? Put the gun down and we can run, both of us. Walk away. They– they would’ve and she never got over it.

Nikki: When victoria was told that you hadn’t survived, that her baby had died, she was devastated. Brokenhearted, and she never got over it.

Jordan: You owe these people nothing. Do you hear me? They threw you away.

Claire: That’s a lie! You stole me from them. They– they would’ve loved me.

Jordan: You think they love you? Have they told you that they love you?

Nikki: It will take time to undo all of the evil that jordan has done to you, but love will be there. It– it will be, I know that. As a mother, I know that.

Claire: They would’ve loved me! They would’ve raised me. I would’ve been a good girl and I would’ve been smart and I would’ve been strong. And I would’ve had friends and people who cared about me not whatever I had with you. Just hate and revenge and just never trusting anyone. You– you wanted me to be just like you. You don’t deserve to live.

Nick: Claire’s a newman. She’s known that her whole life, but that didn’t stop her from pumping vodka into mom’s veins. I mean, it’s her grandmother.

Victor: I tell you, that woman is capable of anything.

Nick: Well, so is mom. She’s strong and tough. She’s a fighter.

Victor: Your mother will put up a hell of a fight, I promise you. But you and I don’t know what we’ll find in that cabin. But if your mom has been hurt in any way, I promise you, there’ll be hell to pay.

Victoria: You don’t believe that claire wants to hurt us, do you? I mean, do you honestly see her willingly helping jordan again?

Cole: Does claire even have her own free will after the damage that jordan has done to her? And claire’s feelings towards us are so confused. This is not something she’s gonna get past overnight.

Victoria: It’s possible that my mom is at jordan’s mercy, but so is claire. How does jordan even see claire? Does she see her as a family or an ally? Does she see her as a traitor who needs to be punished? And maybe that’s why she took her from the hospital. Because she wants her to suffer like the rest of us newmans. And maybe, she’s just trying to reel her in again. I don’t know.

Cole: Okay. Well, listen, I– I don’t– I wish I had the answers. I just think we’re gonna have to just wait and see. But one thing I know, nikki is one of the most resourceful people on the planet and she’s gonna outsmart jordan. So if she is there, believe me, she didn’t go in without a plan.

Victoria: God, I hope you’re right about that. You know, last night, I couldn’t sleep. I was thinking about– I was thinking about claire and what it would’ve been like if we would’ve raised her. She would’ve been an older sister to reed and johnny and katie. We would’ve shown her all the love in the world. Could’ve celebrated milestones with her, graduations, birthdays, holidays. Could’ve known what her favorite color was and what stuffed animals she had when she was a little girl. She would’ve had so much love. She would’ve been a part of our family. Can you picture that too, what it might’ve been like?

Cole: I can’t see it. I mean, I don’t know–

[ Cole sighing ] I don’t know if I’m just too numb or I’m just too scared to lose her all over again.

Victoria: Maybe you don’t have to picture it. Maybe, just maybe we’ll all be spending the next holiday together.

Nikki: Claire, don’t do this. She’s not worth it. Let her face her consequences the right way. Don’t throw your life away for her.

[ Sirens in the distance ]

Jordan: See, she tricked us. She didn’t come to save you. She came here to trap both of us.

Nikki: My plan was to get you and make sure you were safe, and then make sure that this one went to prison.

Claire: Prison is too good for her. She’ll probably just plead insanity like mr. Baldwin had me do and she’ll be sent to a hospital like mine that she can escape from. We can’t let that happen. We can’t let her hurt anyone else ever again.

Jordan: So, pull the trigger. Or do you not have the courage?

[ Jordan chuckling ] There you go. You’re weak. Just like you were when you helped the newmans escape.

Nikki: Oh, for god’s sake. Will you just shut up? Claire. Claire, give me the gun, please. It’s okay, honey. The police are on their way. She can never control you again. Just– just give me the gun. Come on. Good girl. Oh. Oh. Come here. Come here.

[ Claire sobbing ] It will be all right. It will be okay. (Oven ding audio mnemonic)

Jordan: You broke my heart.

Claire: You broke my entire life.

Nikki: Take her. Get her out of our sight.

Cole: Hey. It’s gonna be okay.

Victoria: The waiting.

Cole: I know.

Victoria: It seems like hours. Why haven’t we heard something?

Cole: We will. Nikki is a survivor. She’s one hell of a fighter and she always has been. She’s gonna use her instincts to protect herself, and claire, if it comes down to it.

Nikki: Here. Drink this. Whatever jordan drugged you with, this should help flush it from your system.

Victor: Nikki?

Nikki: Oh, my god. In here. Oh, victor.

Victor: Oh, my baby.

Nick: Mom, thank god.

Victor: Oh, my baby. Oh, my baby.

Nikki: Nicholas, I love you.

Victor: Come here. I’m so happy you’re all right. What were you thinking?

Nikki: I’m sorry I’ve worried you all. I’ll explain it all later, but it’s over. Please take me home.

Victor: You okay?

Nick: Are we, uh, taking her with us?

Nikki: We most certainly are. Claire saved me. If it weren’t for her, I might not be here.

Victor: Then, we owe you a debt of gratitude.

Claire: What’s gonna happen to jordan now?

Nikki: I don’t know. But I can promise you this, victor and i and cole and victoria will never let her near you. She can never hurt you again.

Claire: I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry for everything.

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GH Transcript Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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oh, what a great christmas eve. It never gets old, seeing how magical it is for the kids. Yeah, I know. I feel exactly the same way. And this year was even more special for me ’cause I got to see ace see it all for the first time. Oh, yeah. Where does the time go? You’re telling me. Josslyn’s in college. When did that happen?

[ Laughs ] I know, it’s crazy. Great job. I-I think I enjoyed your reading more than the kids did. Oh. Well, thanks. Yeah. Rumor has it that you are the one, uh, funding the hospital festivities this year even more generously than before. Rumor has it. And a lady never reveals her sources. But thank you. It’s just a shame that nina wasn’t here to see it all. I remember the year that she headed up the committee to plan for the party, so obviously it means something to her. Yeah. You said she was coming. Yeah. Willow said she’s staying at the church for a little bit. She’ll be here. Nina: I’ve never come to confession before, father. But something has happened and I need help. I don’t know where else to turn. I hope it’s okay that I’m here. God is eager to help all his children. Go on. I acted out of spite, and it’s spiraling out of control. I knew the second after I did it that it was wrong, but I had no idea that it would hurt so many people this much. And who did you hurt? Well, people who may not be saints, but they didn’t deserve what happened to them because of me. Who are these people to you? Friends? Family? Does it matter? To truly advise you, I-I need more information. Just let go. Open your heart. God wants to hear everything. I don’t think that I’ve ever seen ace fall asleep that fast. He was out before his head hit the pillow. Well, he was probably exhausted from all the excitement from the christmas party. Yeah. He was just so happy being around all those people fussing over him. Not half as happy as I was. How did I get so lucky to be able to spend christmas eve with both you and my little brother? Oh, well, it was very generous of esme to let you have him for tonight. Yeah, maybe this is part of her whole… turning-over-a-new-leaf thing. Maybe. Or there could be another explanation. What do you mean? Maybe esme wasn’t being generous. Maybe she just had plans. Doing what? Maybe esme had a date. I’m calling to report a case of revenge porn. I know who uploaded the sex video of josslyn jacks and cameron webber. I refuse to take the blame for what you did to your supposed friends. That is enough. Let’s go! No! Spence, I’m not gonna stand for it anymore. Mark my words, trina. The next time you lie about me, there will be consequences. Esme: You’re doing all of this

[Laughing] Because you think that you can win trina over? I clear her name and she’s all yours? Oh. Who is delusional now, spence? You drove away your daughter just like you drove away nikolas. Only, the problem is, when you drove away kiki, she didn’t just skip town. You drove her to her death.

[ Growls ]

[ Yelps ] No matter what happens, no matter how scary it gets, just remember that I… …that mommy is with you. Womb to tomb.

[ Fire alarm beeping ] Maybe this wasn’t such a brilliant plan after all.

[ Breathing shakily ]

[ Cellphone rings ] Hello? Man: Ms. Jerome? This is crosby home security. We received an alarm signal on spoon island. We’ve alerted the pcpd, and they’ll be arriving shortly. Okay. Thank you. But that may be too late.

Police! Don’t move.

[ Breathing heavily ] Dante. Ava, what the hell are you doing here? Who would esme be on a date with? She doesn’t know that many people here. And the people that she does know, they’re all well aware of her history. Well, I mean, esme’s circle isn’t as small as it was. She’s got a new job, a new apartment. Maybe she met someone who only knows the “new” esme, like a coworker or a neighbor. And you think that she’s on a date with that person? It’s possible. Would that bother you if she was? No, no. Come on. No. Absolutely not. Esme’s a grown woman. She can do whatever she wants. I — the only thing that — if esme were to start dating, the only thing that I would worry about is how that person would treat ace. As long as they’re good to my little brother, then no, esme should feel free to go off and have a life of her own. Good answer. Especially if it affords us more nights like tonight where, you know, ace is asleep in the other room and you and I are all alone, got the place to ourselves. Oh. Whatever will we do? Yeah. I wonder what we’ll do.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Speak of the devil. Okay, I’m gonna get us something from the kitchen. Hello? Spencer, I’m so glad you picked up. There’s — there’s something I need to talk to you about. Something wrong?

Look, I get it.

This is your first night away from ace

after moving into the new place, and, um, you’re naturally

worried about it, but you don’t have to be. He had an amazing time at the party, and now he’s fast asleep in the other room, dreaming about all the presents that he’s gonna unwrap tomorrow, so… I’m glad, but… that’s not exactly what I’m — trina: Hey, I’m making eggnog. I like mine plain, but do you want a little bit of cinnamon in yours? You know, I think this is the first year I can remember being at this party without bobbie being here. It’s taking her so long to settle luke’s estate. I know. I thought she’d be home weeks ago. Yeah. Estates can be complicated. You know, knowing luke, I’m sure he left bobbie a few surprises. Well, I did talk to her earlier on the phone, and she sounded cheerful. But when isn’t she, right? She did say luke’s affairs are a mess, but she is making headway. Well, I guess we’ll hear all about it when she gets back. If I had one wish, father, I would turn back the clock. I would tell the truth. And I would undo all of the damage that I have done. This spiteful act, did it cost someone their life? No, not their life, but something almost as bad — his freedom. Someone went to prison because I reported him to the authorities when I didn’t have to. And he suffered. Terribly. And so did the people who love him. I’m also letting an innocent man take the blame for reporting that crime. ‘Cause I’m a coward. People were so angry with him when they should be angry with me. I understand. Go on. I wish I could change it, but it’s too late. I can’t make it right. It’s never too late. You really think so? Because I would do anything to fix it. Then you need to confess not only to me here in this confessional but to the people you hurt. I can’T. I wish I was strong enough to tell the truth. But if I tell my family what really happened, I could lose them. I could lose everything. If you don’t, the guilt will continue to eat away at your conscience. And it’ll destroy any chance you have at future happiness. The truth will always set you free. To be free of this worry, this pain. If only… anything is possible. Be courageous. Have the strength to right the wrongs you did. And remember, you don’t walk alone. God is always with you. God is with me. Thank you, father. I won’t forget. Neither will I.

What are you doing here, ava? I thought you and avery moved into nina’s place. Yeah, we did, but I haven’t sold wyndemere yet. This is still my property. Well, I guess I can’t stop you from wandering around your house with a loaded weapon. So you’re not taking me in, then, detective? For defending myself in my own home after a break-in? You defending yourself, or you, uh… you’re looking for an intruder to shoot? Carly: I could not get over watching those kids’ faces while you were reading. It was so adorable. They were all sucking on those candy canes. There you are. I am so, so sorry. What’s going on? Oh, my gosh, I can’t believe I missed everything. How did it go? Hi. Laura: Oh, it was absolutely amazing, due in no small part to your husband’s generosity. Yes. The man I married is pretty great. Did you take a lot of pictures? Uh, no, but took a great picture of donna. Can you send it to me? Sure. Laura: Oh, could I see? Oh, yeah. Oh, there are so many good ones. I was — I was so worried. Well, didn’t willow tell you where I was? Yeah, you were at the church, but I thought you’d be here sooner. Well, you didn’t have to worry. Frank drove me here. I felt totally protected and safe. Did you get everything you needed at the church? Yeah, I think so. Willow says you were thinking of nelle? Yes, nelle. And others. Look at that. This won’t take long, I promise. It’s fine. It sounds like there’s someone else there, so I’ll make this quick. I just wanted to tell you that — what is she calling about? I don’t know, just — this isn’t gonna take long, okay? Hey, esme, you still there? What do you want me to know? I just wanted to let you know that I am not gonna be picking up ace tonight. He can wake up with you on christmas morning, and I’ll pick him up later tomorrow. Really? Wow. Okay. Um, yeah. That’s great. I’d love to be able to celebrate ace’s first christmas morning with him. Uh, are you sure that you don’t want to take him home? Positive. Merry christmas. Merry christmas. Okay, what was all that about? I’m not sure, but I’m starting to wonder. Maybe esme does have a heart after all. Sonny, I really needed something tonight. And I found it at all saints. I-I left with a new understanding. About what?

[ Cellphone chimes ] Well, it m– it’s probably a bigger c– hold on, hold on, hold on. Uh, it’s ava. What? Something wrong? There’s been a-a break-in on spoon island. Carly: What? Laura: What? Tell her to call the police immediately. I’ll back it up right now. Well, the police already know. Dante’s there. Ava probably just wants me to go ’cause dante’s my son, and I can keep it unofficial. But you can’t do that. I might be able to help you. I should go with you. It’s not a — I don’t think it’s a big deal. No, I-I really want to go. It’s — it’s just that it was my son’s home. And if this break-in is somehow related to him in any way, you know, for some reason he might be back, I-I just want to be there. Okay. I understand, I understand. Um, can you tell donna I love her? Merry christmas. Yeah. Um, don’t worry. I’ll take care of avery. I wish I could go with you. No, no, no. It’s okay, but thank you for picking up avery. Yeah, of course, of course.

[ Sighs ] Um, I’m gonna go grab donna and go home. Hey, carly, can you wait one second? I have something to say to you. I stayed at the church today b-because I wanted to ask the priest for guidance… about you.

Ace didn’t even flinch when I stubbed my toe, and I said a word that my grandmother would definitely disapprove of. So I think it’s safe to say that he is out for the night.

[ Sighs ] Okay, well, um, I should get home because my mom is planning a whole breakfast and opening presents… no. No, no, no, no. …Tomorrow morning, and it’s sounding like it’s starting early. But don’t you think that, um — that’s a bad idea,

[Laughing] And you should just stay here, because it’s so much harder to be away from you, especially after our trip to new york. I know. I feel the same way. Something wrong? Um, no, I’m — I’m sorry. I’m just… I-I can’t stop thinking about something else. Oh. That’s just what every man wants to hear right after he kisses the woman that he loves. It’s esme. Of course it is. Do you really believe what you said about her? That she has a change of heart? I don’t know. I’d like to. She put my grandmother and ace first tonight. And I think that that’s a big step for her. It is. So, yeah, I-I’d really like to think that she’s turning a corner here and that she’s becoming a better person. But we can’t know that, so… don’t you think that we’ve talked enough about esme for one night? We’ve talked enough about esme for a lifetime. Okay. So then maybe we should just stop talking altogether, huh? Dante. Do you think I’d be reckless enough to go after a burglar all on my lonesome? You really want me to answer that?

[ Knock on door ] Excuse me. I have a visitor. Hey. Oh, sonny. Hi, laura. Hi. Uh, I decided to tag along with sonny. Yeah. Sure. Come on in, please. Great. Thanks. Hello, dante. Laura. Hey. Wow. Whoever did this wasn’t looking to hide themselves, were they? And everybody knows this place has a security system, so whoever did it was willing to risk being caught. Let me take you home. Let dante do his job. No. Absolutely not. I am not leaving here until I find out who broke in here. Why don’t dante and i take a look around and see if we can find anything? Uh, laura, I don’t think that’s a great idea. I mean, this is a crime scene. The house hasn’t been cleared yet. It’s not… you know, I used to live here, and my son owned the property for many years. I’m very familiar with this very large, very confusing home. I’m happy to show you around if that doesn’t, I don’t know, interfere with your procedure at all. Yeah, it would probably fall under some kind of gray area. Great. Then let’s do it. Let’s do it. Okay. Just — we don’t know if the house is empty. Please stay behind me. Sure. What was I thinking, almost telling you the truth? What? D-did I believe I would just open up and you’d forget about all the things that I did to trina, and, w-what, you would congratulate me, say, “oh, my gosh, that’s great news,” and you’d forget about trina and all the things that I did? And you, me, and ace would just have this — this happily ever after?

[ Crying ] You only care about her and — and protecting her. And if I told you I remembered what I did…

[ Doors opening, closing ]

[ Footsteps ] You think whoever broke in here is the same person who sent you photos of dead austin? It’s possible. There’s no way to know. I’m sure the intruder is long gone by now. You asked for guidance about me? I-I did. You know, carly, whenever we’re together, we’re always snapping at each other or we’re arguing. But since it’s christmas eve, and in the spirit of christmas eve, I thought it would be nice if we spent some time talking. Talking about what? Well, when I was sitting in church, I realized that after all the pain, after everything that I’ve been through in my life, I am so blessed right now to be able to spend christmas eve with my family. Never thought I’d be able to say that. With my daughter and her children… you’re a lucky lady. Yes, I am. I’m so thankful for all of my family. And you and I, we have a lot of them in common. Then I started thinking about you, carly, what you’ve been through this year — the accusations of insider trading and then, um, financial problems and drew going to prison — is there a point to this? Because I have to go get donna. There is. I’m sorry. Yes, there is a point. There is. I’m sorry. And I’m trying to ask for your forgiveness. Forgiveness for what?

There’s just — you know, carly, there’s something about the holidays that get you thinking about your life and everything in it, and all the people that have meant a lot to you and all the mistakes that you have made. The church tonight was beautiful. It was all decorated for christmas and it was so peaceful, and I just sat there. I sat there and i thought about my life, what I’ve been through, the good and the bad. I let myself think about nelle, my daughter. And I let myself grieve for what could have been. And I realized blaming you for nelle’s death, that’s what led me to seek revenge. My pain was so great, I wanted to hurt you. I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t suffering alone. I’m aware of your need to lash out. Yeah, and it’s not pretty to realize that about myself, that it’s my need for revenge that drove me to hurt you by not telling you that sonny was alive in nixon falls. You’ve said this to me before, nina. I shifted tonight. Something shifted. I want to be a better person. I want to be the kind of mom that willow brags about. I want to be the kind of grandmother that wiley and amelia, they — they’re so proud of. And sitting in that church, maybe it was because I had this love around me, this support, this peace, I realized that there’s still a part of me that’s broken. I lie. There’s a part of me that still wants revenge for my daughter. That’s why I’m talking to you — I’m gonna stop you right there. I know what you’re gonna say. Anyone could have broken in here tonight. Maybe some kids playing a prank. On christmas eve, ava? Well, why not? There’s no neighbors on spoon island. And look at the break-in. It’s not exactly a professional job, right? Like something kids might do. It’s possible, but not only is there, you know, somebody out there sending you pictures of a dead guy, leaving a gun in your apartment, now he’s broken in here. So you think that would be kids or somebody playing mind games? I’m just so sick of the whole damn thing. Sick enough to do something reckless? That’s not gonna happen. ‘Cause I’m gonna do whatever I can to keep you safe. Well, thank you, sonny, but I think you know that I can protect myself. What if you’re not the real target? What if I am?

[ Indistinct talking in distance ] The turret door is open. I’m gonna go check it out. Not without me. Okay, but like I said, laura, please just stay behind me, okay? Sure. My skin has been so much smootherso much more hydrated. It’s olay!

Did you see anything? Nothing. I don’t know, maybe forensics can find something. Oh, yeah, I’m sure they can. I mean, this person wasn’t very concerned with hiding their footsteps. Well, whoever was here didn’t leave by jumping off the turret. But can we even be sure that the intruder was actually up here? It is possible that ava left that door open before she even moved out. No, I don’t think. I mean, it’s freezing out here. If ava had left the door open, it’d be colder in the sitting room, right? Someone must have left the door open more recently than that. You’re right. And it is cold. I’m going in. You know, I think I’m gonna go check on ava. She seemed really shaken up by this. Yeah. Okay. I’ll be down in a minute. Wait. The cops never found the gunman who put curtis in the wheelchair. Now, the target could have been anna, but it could have easily been me. So you think maybe whoever took that shot at the metro court pool is sending me pictures of dead austin and breaking into wyndemere? Could be, if it’s cyrus. So maybe cyrus is stalking me to get to you. I cannot rule anything out. Well, sonny, as much as I would love to blame you for my current situation, I do have enemies of my own. Whoever hurts you hurts avery. I cannot allow that. So that’s why I’m taking a personal interest in your security. You know? Yeah, it’s really not that hard to figure out what’s going on here. It isn’t? No. You went to church and you got caught up in the emotion of it all. Maybe it was the glow of the candles or the way the priest looked at you, I don’t know, but your guilty conscience started to get to you, and now you feel the need to apologize. Well, that’s part of it, but — but what’s really going on is that you feel that forgiveness is the last gift under the christmas tree, and you really, really want to open it and enjoy it… no, that isn’t — …which makes sense, because you’ve gotten everything else you’ve ever wanted, right? You got sonny, willow, your grandchildren, and the metro court. Yes, I admit that I have been very blessed this year. Great, well, at least you’re not going to insult me by pretending like you don’t see it. So why not feel entitled to ask for forgiveness, too? Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, nina. You’re gonna have to seek redemption somewhere else.

Excuse me. Is there something wrong, father? I was supposed to hear a confession, and I was unavoidably delayed. Did you happen to see a woman waiting? As a matter of fact, there was someone here, but I — I saw her leave. Well, I’m sorry I missed her, but hopefully she’ll be back soon. Thanks for your help. You know, I-I’m curious. How do you do it, father? Do what? Well, when the lost come to you, struggling to unburden the heaviness from their souls, h-how do you help them? Sounds like you’re asking for someone in your own life or for yourself. You’re very perceptive. I am asking for someone I know, but I-it’s not me. I’m thinking about a friend who’s feeling lost and alone tonight. The holidays can often affect people in that way. Well, I felt that way a time or two myself. But tonight I want to help them, and I would appreciate any advice you might have how best to do that. Your friend is lucky to have you looking out for them. Confession is good for the soul. Merry christmas, my son. Merry christmas to you, father. Confession is good for the soul. But if nina doesn’t do what’s good for her soul, I might have to do it for her. Carly, carly, carly, please. It’s christmas eve. It’s a time that people are supposed to come together. And you still won’t give me an inch? I’ve given you more than an inch. I’ve given you more than a mile. I’ve invited you to family gatherings and stood there while wiley gives you a hug and a kiss, and I bit my tongue till it bled. And I tell myself over and over again that for his sake, I have to make things work. And then I remind myself that sonny’s happiness affects donna and avery, so I keep things pleasant. But that’s not good enough for you. You helped yourself to my husband and my hotel, and now you want my forgiveness on top of it? And you assume that you’re entitled to it, that a sappy smile and a saccharine speech is gonna give you everything that you want? You don’t get to demand forgiveness. It’s a gift, nina. And I’m not giving it to you. You know what? I’ve come to you with the best of intentions, and you’ve decided to stomp all over them. You’re not even listening to me. So much for peace on earth, goodwill to men. What do you want to do next, carly? You want to kick over that christmas tree? You’re unbelievable. You don’t get what you want, and you’re so put upon. Man, you love playing the victim. You know, I don’t want to fight with you. I didn’t come here to fight with you. I came here to try to make peace, to tell you my truth. I have been sincere. I’ve had a really long day. I want to grab my little girl and go home with my family and enjoy what’s left of christmas eve. Tell your mom that you couldn’t get a rideshare because of just all the holiday parties, and they were just all so busy, so you just had to stay just a little bit longer. Spencer, we’re trying to get my mom to like you, remember? Right? Mm-hmm. So keeping her daughter away from her on christmas eve… mm-hmm. …It’s not a good idea. That’s true. And I-I stayed longer than I planned. And I promised her and curtis that I’d open one present at midnight. Okay, fine, but if I had it my way, I would spend this entire holiday with you. Oh, how are you so sweet? Must be the spencer side of my dna.

[ Laughs ] Okay. What did I say about leaving? [ Laughs ] That it was a dumb idea.

[ Cellphone chimes ] That’s my car. Okay, well, fine. I’ll let you go. But as long as you promise that I get to see you in the morning. Well, yeah, I still got to give ace his present. Okay. Then it’s a date. Merry christmas, trina robinson. Merry christmas, spencer. I don’t even really know what I’m doing here. It’s not like you’re some great father who raised me from birth and it hurts to live without you. You’re about as far from that as possible. But I can’t tell anyone else that I’ve got my memories back. And somehow I think you and crazy heather webber are the only people who would understand me keeping it a secret. I mean, how — how messed is that? My parents would be the ones telling me to lie. And, you know, I guess it’s true, what they say, that christmas eve is the loneliest night of the year. Because here I am talking to a serial killer who just happens to be my dad. Talk about desperate. But why is it so hard? I mean, I-it should be easy to be a good person. I-I should want to take that path. But you never showed it to me. I had to learn it all on my own. And even then, it’s really only because I-I lost my memory. But I have made a good life here in port charles. I — I have a good job and an amazing child and my own apartment with — with ace’s stuff scattered all around the place. It really feels like home… …our home, and I’m happy. At least I think I am. I-it’s hard to know because that feeling is so, so new to me. But there is another path, too. The crooked one that you showed me, and… …it would be so easy to go back. But what if I don’t have a choice? Maybe it’s out of my control and I’m just supposed to be bad because it’s in my dna. That is the legacy you left me, dad. Dante: Recognize this? I don’t know, maybe. Do you think maybe it’s nikolas’? Uh, look, laura, I know you’ve been looking for him, but I don’t see anything that would indicate that nikolas was here. And this isn’t a man’s glove. This wouldn’t fit him. Yes, of course you’re right. Uh, I’m sorry. I’m not thinking rationally, am I? I, uh — I guess ’cause it’s his house. And I just thought that… maybe, uh… I don’t know. It’s okay. I understand. Uh, maybe someone with smaller hands. Maybe — maybe it’s ava’S. I don’t want or need your goons following me around, sonny. You know what it’s like trying to get anywhere with them in tow? Very well, actually. I can handle whatever this world throws at me and you know it. I always come out swinging. But sometimes you need a little help, ava. Just like the help you got from dante and dex when you were kidnapped by mason. You were grateful to them. You had to bring that up, huh? Maybe think of this — I have to do what I need to do. It’s not just about you. What do you have in mind? I don’t like this any more than you do, but avery will. Why? Until we figure out what’s going on… you’re living with me.

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Days Transcript Monday, December 25, 2023

Posted on December 25, 2023January 11, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

Merry Christmas.

[sighs]

Harris. What–what are you doing here? I told you it was over between us.

Yeah, I know, and I know why you told me that. Because you didn’t want me to find out the truth, and I did.

What are you talking about?

The Bistro is a front for drug trafficking, and you’re running the whole thing.

Harris, I don’t know what you are talk–

The increased crime, the ODs, Ava, it’s all on you.

OK, I–

[sighs] I didn’t want to do it. I swear to you.

Do not say another word without your attorney present.

[dramatic music] You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.

[gasps]

[exhales heavily]

Mama, are you all right?

[sighs] I am perfectly fine, apart from the rumble in my stomach, which probably woke you.

Oh, you’re hungry? I’ll go find a vending machine.

Forget about a vending machine. I want a hearty Christmas breakfast. Give me my shoes, baby.

Uh-uh. You can’t go. We’ve waited long enough.

Oh, I can go, and I am going.

[sighs]

Ah! Paulina.

Perfect timing. Mama was just fixing to bust out of here.

Well, why don’t you sit back and relax and tell me what’s going on?

Sweet dreams, little man.

[chuckles] I know what you’re probably thinking, a rocking horse for a one-month-old?

No, actually, I was thinking he’s gonna love it in, like, a few years. And then he’s gonna want a real one, which means we’re gonna have to, like–

Get a bigger house…

Mm-hmm.

With a paddock and a big barn.

As long as I get to see you in a cowboy hat.

I’d rock a cowboy hat.

Oh, I know you would.

This has been one of the best Christmases I’ve ever had. Probably ever.

Mm-hmm. Me too. By the way, will you remind me later when he wakes up up to take a family photo? And then we can put him in the Baby First Christmas onesie.

Ah. The one Nicole got us? Yeah, he wore that for five minutes this morning and had a major blowout.

What? Or maybe you just don’t want to put him in that onesie because of what Nicole did.

Yup, I don’t want to put him in the onesie ’cause of what Nicole did.

OK, listen, I know you’re angry, and I was angry too. But I’m very grateful that Nicole, she came to her senses and she brought back our little guy to us.

That’s wonderful. I’m so happy you’re so grateful. I’m just not as grateful because nothing was gonna happen to him the whole two seconds I went into Sweet Bits, just to retain my wallet–

Sloan, listen. Hey. I know it took a lot for you to cover for Nicole so she wouldn’t be charged for kidnapping, but… you and I both know that Nicole needs help, not jail time.

What she needs is to stay the hell away from my baby. I don’t want her coming near him ever again.

I see all the presents are still under the tree and intact.

Oh. Yeah. Holly said she wanted to wait because she knew we were coming home early. You know, I’m–I’m really glad we went away last night. But I feel really guilty I missed Holly’s birthday.

Nicole, Holly knows how much you love her, and she knows what a terribly difficult time it has been for you and that getting away was a necessity. You are a terrific mother who has raised an amazing young lady. So no more guilt, OK?

[chuckles] No more guilt. Hmm.

[groans] Oh, why does everything hurt?

[groans] Johnny.

[gasping] Oh, my God. Oh, thank God I didn’t send it.

[sighs] Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, I called him. Oh, my God! Someone kill me now.

[groans]

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

So you have a cough. Any other symptoms?

Nothing some bed rest won’t cure, I bet. I work–I’ve been working hours a week. I’m exhausted.

So fatigue. Anything else?

Sometimes a sore throat. Some hair loss, but I’m getting older, though. You know, that happens to everybody.

And she has a lump in her neck. It’s getting bigger.

[dramatic music]

You know, I’m surprised Holly is still in bed.

She’s a teenager. I used to sleep until noon when I was her age.

Yeah, but Holly loves Christmas. I mean, one time, she had me stay up till midnight to catch “Santa” coming down the chimney, and then she woke me up at : to open presents.

Ugh.

[chuckles] I’m gonna go check on her.

OK.

[sighs]

Ho, ho, ho! Looks like you had quite the Christmas Eve, little brother.

Shove it up your chimney, EJ.

[knock at door]

OK. Harris. What are you doing here? Thought I made it pretty clear that I didn’t want to see you anymore.

Yes, you did, but… I already got you a gift. So I thought I’d drop it off. Merry Christmas, Ava.

[groans]

Oh, you are awake.

Mom. Hey.

Hey. Why are you taking aspirin before you get out of bed? That is what those– those pills are, right?

Yeah, aspirin. I just woke up with a headache, a really bad one.

Oh, honey, I’m–I’m sorry. And, you know, I’m–I’m also sorry that I missed your birthday. So here it goes. * Happy birthday to you *

No, Mom, please don’t sing. Please.

No? Why? Is it awful?

No, of course not. It’s just this headache. I think it’s actually a migraine.

Oh. Sorry. That’s a first. Ooh! Honey.

What?

You know exactly what. You have a hangover, don’t you?

Sloan, we all live in the same town. I think that’s a bit unrealistic.

OK, fine. I don’t want to– I don’t want to hear about Nicole anymore. I just–I want to bask in my first Christmas with my beautiful baby boy and my husband.

[baby fussing] Well, that was all of a -minute nap.

You know what? I’ll take him on a walk.

No, it’s freezing out.

Then I’ll take him on a drive. I mean, you like a good ride, don’t you, cowboy?

Oh.

All right, here we go.

All right. Well, then I’ll grab a shower.

All right. We’ll be back soon.

I hope he falls asleep again.

Yeah, keep your fingers crossed.

[sighs]

I better get my coat. And… See you later.

[knock at door]

Oh. Now what did you forget, your car keys?

I’m back.

Harris.

Yeah?

You should have just returned this.

Well, I didn’t– I don’t know. I didn’t save the receipt, and I sure can’t use it for myself, so… please, go ahead. Just–just open it.

[dramatic music]

It’s beautiful. But you shouldn’t be wasting your money on me.

I don’t consider it a waste. You’re worth every penny.

[sighs]

So a little too much fun out on the town last night?

No, actually, I spent the entire evening in the prison infirmary with Gabi.

[sniffles] She has a broken leg.

Ah. So she didn’t learn to keep her damn mouth shut since her last prison beating.

My wife is in excruciating pain, you insensitive ass.

My apologies for the snark. After all, it is Christmas.

What I’m most upset about is that it’s my fault.

Yeah, how’s that?

Well, Gabi’s leg was broken because… somebody was sending a message to me.

And who’s the messenger?

Clyde Weston.

Hungover? No. I mean…

[sighs] How did you know?

Well, because I’m your mother, and I can smell alcohol. Honey, what did you do, go to a party last night? Please tell me you didn’t drink and drive.

No, I didn’t. I just had some scotch from the bar downstairs. It was the first time I’ve ever done that. I don’t know, I guess I was kind of bored… and sad.

Well, of course you were sad about me losing the baby and… me kind of losing it when I took Jude.

Yeah, of course that’s all been really upsetting, but there’s more.

More? Holly, did something happen between you and Tate?

No. What happened… it was between me and Johnny.

OK. Well, can you– can you tell me about it?

Never mind. I–I don’t want to talk about this, not now, anyway, not when my mouth feels like cotton and my head is three times its normal size.

[chuckles] All right. You don’t have to tell me, but I just want you to know, honey, that I love you so, so much. And I’m here for you always.

I love you too, Mom. Come here.

[chuckles] Oh. Now, I know this is gonna hurt, but why don’t we get you changed and go out and get some fresh air?

[groans]

I know. I know.

I don’t want to.

Mm.

Girl, we’ve got some catching up to do.

Are you out of your mind? You just missed Eric. What if he’d have seen you?

Oh, relax. I hid around the corner and waited for him to leave.

Oh, God, I’m surprised he didn’t smell you.

[sniffs] Oh, must be the eau de faux turkey from my Christmas dinner at the men’s shelter.

Leo, it’s really bad.

Well, I would have taken a shower before I came to see you, but I couldn’t snag a shower slot for another three days. And I am not going to be there for another three days, no way, nohow, because you are not going to put me off again. Do you understand me? And you’re not gonna accuse me of kidnapping your child who isn’t really your child when I was trying to be a responsible citizen. I merely used my acute powers of observation to give a legitimate tip to the Salem PD.

Yeah, look, I’m really sorry about that. I–

Oh, yeah, yeah, I’m sure you are. Not nearly as sorry as you are going to be when this is all over.

Paulina, when was your last physical?

Oh. Well, I don’t know. Sometime before I moved to Salem.

Mama!

I’ve been busy.

I’m just asking because your report here doesn’t indicate an enlarged thyroid on your last visit, so I don’t know if it’s a new growth or if they just didn’t check it.

Yeah, well, you know what? But let’s–let’s cut to the chase, Kayla, please. Do you think this is cancer?

Can I help you put it on?

[dramatic music]

[sighs] All right. Thank you.

Beautiful.

It really is.

I wasn’t talking about the necklace.

Harris, we can’t do this.

Why? Why not? I still feel something between us. I think you do too. I just don’t understand why you’re pushing me away.

So you and Harris are…

It’s over.

[holiday music] We couldn’t risk being found out by him. So… as much as this really hurts now… I did what had to be done.

Hmm.

[dramatic music]

Is there something you’re not telling me?

[sighs, sniffles]

Clyde Weston? What does he have to do with you?

Well, initially, I said that this was all my fault, but this is actually because of you.

[chuckles] Excuse me?

Clyde needed somebody to run his drug operation. And since you declined–

He moved on to the next DiMera brother.

Mm. He used Gabi as leverage, threatened to harm her if I didn’t do his bidding for him.

The Bistro, of course. That’s why you had a sudden interest in the restaurant business.

Initially, we were just supposed to launder drug money through there, but eventually, he forced us to move the actual product through the place.

Us meaning you and Ava Vitali?

He threatened her son’s life, and now she is in as much of a bind as I’m in, and…

[sighs] If I make one wrong move, somebody pays the price.

My God, you need to extricate yourself from this situation immediately.

Well, that’s the idea, EJ, but I can’t do it alone. So the question is, do you hate Gabi so much that you’re willing to let her die? Or are you gonna help me out?

Well, I can tell you from physical examination that you do have a nodule on your thyroid.

OK. Well, is that serious?

Well, the vast majority are benign. And you have very classic symptoms of hypothyroidism. And if that’s what we are dealing with, we’ll treat this with a simple thyroid hormone pill every day.

One little pill, that’s it?

Yes, I am going to schedule your blood work to check your hormone levels, OK? And I’m also gonna get you a referral to an endocrinologist. She’ll probably want to do a fine needle biopsy just to be safe.

A biopsy?

It’s relatively painless. And the odds are in your favor. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

[exhales heavily]

Oh, it is such a beautiful day, although I could use some snow. Everyone loves a white Christmas, right?

[festive music]

Mom.

Yeah?

I know I said I wasn’t ready to talk about it before, but now that my headache’s not as bad, well, you might as well know…

OK.

That I was never really into Tate. I just pretended to be.

Well, I mean, you did say before that whatever it was that made you upset last night was between you and Johnny.

Right. And the truth is… I like him, like, a lot.

Oh.

But, Mom, I did the stupidest thing. I drunk-dialed him and I told him that last night. I mean, I think I told him. I don’t really remember exactly what I said, but I know I’m so humiliated.

Honey, I’m–I’m so sorry. I’m sure Johnny understands that you were drinking.

I hope so.

Mm. And aside from the fact that Johnny has a girlfriend and he– he is much older than you are, I also think he just thinks of you as a little sister.

I know, but… I’m kind of obsessed with him. I mean, like, I can barely breathe when I’m around him, and my stomach, it gets– it gets all fluttery. And I think maybe… I love him.

Honey, these–these feelings you’re having, now, I’m not saying they’re not real, OK? But when it’s one-sided, it’s not love. It’s infatuation. And if you have to jump through all these hoops just to get this one guy’s attention, then–

Hey, Ho–Holly.

Oh.

Hey.

Eric.

Happy birthday.

Oh, thanks.

Yeah. Nicole. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

[sighs]

You know, at first, I was gonna take him for a drive, but I thought it might be a little too cold. And then I discovered that it wasn’t, so I found myself in this–

OK. You know what? I’m sorry, this–this is making me really uncomfortable, and I’m–I’m sure it is for you too. And I can’t apologize enough for what I did.

Nicole, I know you wouldn’t bring any harm to Jude when you took him. I know that.

OK, but I’m sure you don’t want me around your baby.

No, that’s not true.

Well, maybe not for you, but I’m sure your wife would beg to differ.

[chuckles]

Stop threatening me, Leo.

Well, asking nicely hasn’t done the trick, has it? 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?

[dramatic music]

OK. I have your lab slip and a referral for a really outstanding endocrinologist here on staff.

Oh, wonderful.

We cannot thank you enough, Dr. Johnson.

Well, you know, there possibly is a way you could thank me.

Oh, what’s that?

I need to fill in for Santa last-minute. I think I’m probably the only one that would do that for the annual kids’ Christmas party. And I’m also supposed to read the Christmas story. And I just can’t do both. So I was wondering maybe you could spare Chanel for a little bit so she could read the story for me.

Chanel?

Sure. Yeah, I’ll do it.

Oh, wait a minute. Wait–wait a minute, why not me? Unless you want to do it, honey.

No, not if you want to.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

Well, that would be great. It would be an honor to have the mayor read to the children, as long as you’re feeling up to it.

Kayla, I can’t count the times that I’ve asked the Lord to give me strength and he’s answered my prayers. It would take a lot more than a little nodule to keep me from sharing that nativity story with those children.

[sighs]

Oh.

Look, if you hadn’t taken the draconian step of sending my Dimitri to Supermax, I may have been willing to settle for my initial set of demands.

Your initial set of demands were absolutely ridiculous. I couldn’t have possibly given you what you asked, let alone more.

Well, let’s start with this. You are a rich lawyer. I don’t have a penny to my name or a roof over my head. And you are going to give me both. Got it?

[festive music]

I told Sloan that it’s very unlikely that we were gonna run into each other. And I hope that we can keep it from being awkward, right?

Yeah, I hope so too. And I just want you to know that… I’m–I’m getting help. I start therapy with Marlena this week.

I’m really glad to hear that, Nicole. Holly, you OK?

Oh. Well, EJ and I went away last night, and Holly decided to celebrate her birthday on her own.

Jeez, Mom, tell the whole world.

Oh, it’s OK. I’m not gonna tell anyone, I promise. You know I don’t condone that, but I do have some good advice.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. It’s called a good, greasy breakfast will do the trick.

Really?

Oh, yeah, it could really help.

[laughter]

You know what? Actually, Salem Inn, they got a great Christmas buffet. If–maybe you want to– you want to grab a plate and we could be old friends?

I’d like that.

Well, if that’s the case, then so would I.

Great.

What do you think I could do to get Clyde off your back?

Oh, come on, EJ.

[dramatic music] I know you have the DiMera enforcement team at your disposal.

Exactly what are you implying?

You know I never wanted any part of that business, but I am stuck. I need to get rid of Clyde Weston, and you have the means to help me out. Now, you know I would not come to you unless I was desperate, and I am desperate now. I am begging you to help me, EJ, please. You got to help me.

[dramatic music]

There’s nothing that I’m not telling you. It’s just– Look, I don’t want to be with a guy who’s got a wandering eye. I mean, is it that hard to understand?

Yes, it is, because I only have eyes for you. I want to spend every moment I can with you.

OK, well, I’m sure you’re not gonna have much free time. Right? Work’s got to be keeping you busy. And I mean–

[sighs] I mean, any progress with that drug ring?

No. I mean, nothing concrete, but it keeps getting worse by the day. And as you know there’s a whole lot of collateral damage when it comes to drugs.

Yeah, it’s horrible. It’s tragic.

It is. And that’s why I’m not gonna stop until I bring whoever’s responsible to justice and make them pay.

Family first. That’s always been the DiMera credo. Even when we bickered and backstabbed, Father could always find a way to unite us against a common threat.

Exactly. And you want revenge against Clyde as much as I do.

Oh, yeah. But I haven’t taken it yet, have I?

[sighs] You see… I’m not the old EJ anymore who would take those kinds of risks, consequences be damned. I have a wife who desperately needs me right now, and I do not want to subject her to anything more than what she’s already going through.

Nicole’s not the one being threatened, EJ. It’s Gabi.

Gabi? Gabi, my nemesis? And Ava, my other nemesis? I am also the DA, Stefan. I am on the other side of the law now.

Mm.

So I’m sorry. I can’t help you. I won’t help you.

A roof over your head? I can barely afford this place, and I’m supporting a child now.

Hmm. I see you bought a lovely rocking horse for said child. Must have cost almost as much as a real one. Yeah, I think you can afford to set me up at the Salem Inn indefinitely, upper floor, full minibar, unlimited room service.

I can’t do that. It would cost a fortune.

Well, then take out a loan or rob a bank. Or better yet, become a grande horizontale. That’s a woman of the night, and I think it would suit you well. Anyway, I’m sure you will find a way to support me in the style I am eager to become reaccustomed to. That is, if you want to keep your child.

I can’t believe how small he is.

Mm, you were that small once, a mere years ago. I can’t believe how long it’s been.

Me neither.

Can I hold him?

[baby fussing]

Sure.

[festive music]

Hi there.

Hey, just remember to hold him behind the neck just like that.

Hey, Jude. My name’s Holly. It’s nice to meet you.

[baby babbling]

Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! children: Merry Christmas!

OK, boys and girls, we’re gonna give our attention to Mayor Price here as she reads the Christmas story.

[laughs] Thank you. “And it came to pass in those days “that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus “that all the world should be registered. “This census first took place “when Quirinius was governing Syria. “So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. “Joseph also went up from Galilee, “out of the city of Nazareth “into Judea to the city of David, “which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house “and lineage of David, to be registered “with Mary, his betrothed wife who was with child. “And she brought forth her firstborn son “and wrapped him in swaddling clothes “and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them at the inn.”

Paulina, that was wonderful, truly. Thank you.

[chuckles] It’s amazing how much energy a little good news can give a person.

[chuckles] Oh! Oh, come on, baby. Let’s eat, then we can go home and get ready for Abe to come over.

Have I told you what an inspiration you are?

Oh, child, tell me over breakfast. I’m starving.

[laughs]

Thank you.

No problem. Thank you.

[dramatic music]

Well… good luck bringing those dealers to justice.

Thank you.

Harris… You know, this–this necklace–

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I don’t want–

Ava, I thought it was settled. I can’t–I can’t return it. I just want–I–please.

OK, but–

I want you to have it.

I don’t want it, OK? I’m not–I’m not gonna wear it.

Well, then just– I don’t know, just put it away… for the future. I’m not giving up on you, Ava, not without a fight.

I wish you would.

Never.

[sighs]

You can’t really expect my help, Stefan, not after you and Gabi kicked me out of my own damn company. And as for Ava, she nearly killed my mother to get revenge on me. Why the hell would I even lift a finger to help her?

Don’t think of it as being charitable, EJ. Think of it as you getting revenge on Clyde Weston.

He’s not worth it.

Oh.

Not to me. I will not jeopardize the family and the career I’ve worked so hard to build.

Mm.

And since I’m the DA, Stefan, let me remind you that if you get yourself into trouble, you could find yourself in a cell at Statesville. Look at the bright side. They could put you in the one right next to Gabi.

[groans]

[sniffles]

[sighs]

So, Mom, you’re not gonna tell anyone else about what I did, right?

Who, me? I wouldn’t tell a soul.

[chuckles]

Come on. Please!

Aw. Who would believe me anyway? I mean, look at this sweet little innocent face. Ooh. Do you remember how sweet she was when she was little?

Oh, she was so sweet and stubborn.

Oh, yes. You were stubborn.

Mm, stubborn.

Here we go.

Here we go. The reminisce train.

[laughter]

Oh, my goodness.

[laughter]

Oh, would you look at that? Isn’t that just the sweetest thing you’ve ever seen? What a perfect little family.

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Days Transcript Friday, December 22, 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023January 11, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[light holiday music]

* Deck the halls with boughs of holly *

* Fa la la la la la la la *

[laughs]

And here are the rest of the Horton ornaments.

Yes. Each one…

[clicks tongue] Is ready to hang on our beautiful tree– a precious gem of our family history. Oh, my darling… a symbol of all the Hortons past and present.

Well, there they come, the Charge of the Light Brigade.

Where’s Addie?

I think she went upstairs.

Oh. Darling, would you go upstairs and call your mother? Tell her we want her down here for just one minute.

Mother?

Is the party about to break up, or is this the vigilantes approaching?

Just relax, my friend, just relax. Now, uh, I know everybody doesn’t know what I’m going to do. Um, I think you will all approve.

[clears throat] Fair warning, I bleed very easily.

Oh, there are plenty of doctors around–don’t worry. Oh, here she is.

What?

Addie’s here. Go ahead, start it off.

Pay attention, Addie.

All right.

[clears throat]

Uh, what is–what’s going on?

Doug, uh…

[chuckles] How do I begin? I-I suppose the most obvious way… how much we love you, how much, in the short time that we’ve known you, you–you’ve come to be practically a member of this family, perhaps the only family you’ve ever known, seeing that you were raised in an orphanage. Now, if you’ll look behind you on the tree, you’ll see ornaments with the names of everyone near and dear to us– all members of this family. But today we decided that we wanted to add another ornament… another name.

[soft music]

[light applause]

And just to make it official, though not exactly legal, Mickey’s drawn up a-a formal set of adoption papers here, which do not require you to change your last name.

[light laughter] Doug, I guess what we’re trying to say is that… Welcome to our family.

Just like a family, each one is a blessing.

And none more than you, my love.

You know, darling, you say that every year.

Well, it’s always true.

Oh.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas. I assume those are for Tate.

Yes, they are.

[gasps] Merry Christmas, my little honey bunny.

Mom, hey.

Oh.

[smooching] How are you?

I just thought I’d, um, pop by and bring you all your Christmas presents, since I know you’re going to be spending Christmas with your dad’s family.

Both sides, actually. We’re going to have brunch with Dad and Marlena, and then we’re going to have dinner at Kiriakis.

Yeah, well, I, uh– I won’t be at that dinner.

What do you mean?

I’m working at the Pub tomorrow.

You–you’re working on Christmas?

Why is the Pub open on Christmas?

Well, if–if I know Roman, he’s probably creating a haven for all the lonely souls of Salem. Um, well, I didn’t know he scheduled you, son.

I-I volunteered. Roman needed the help, so…

I see. Ah, it also gives you a really good excuse to get out of dinner tomorrow night.

Those Kiriakis dinners– they’re like, uh–they’re like those boring Greek tragedies we’re forced to read in English lit.

[laughs] That’s actually a pretty good analogy.

Well, I’m not going to be going either.

You were–you were invited?

[clears throat] Mm-hmm. By Alex.

By Alex?

Yeah. See, we’re actually not roommates anymore. We’re actually dating.

Oh, okay, right. Did that happen before or after… you found out that he inherited half the Kiriakis fortune?

[dramatic music]

Three of my favorite people just arrived. The party may now get started.

[both laugh]

[sighs] Well… Tommy, Charlotte, are you ready for Santa Claus?

I guess.

Well, I’m sure you’re ready for some Christmas cookies.

No, thank you.

Can we just go upstairs and play in our old room?

Yeah, sure. Go ahead. Run on up there.

I-I’ll let you know when it’s time to hang the ornaments and–and open your presents and–

[sighs] Oh, Chad.

Hi.

Christmas is hard for them, isn’t it?

It is. It is, yeah. They, um–they miss their mom.

Of course they do.

And Stephanie. You know, they’re missing her a lot, too.

Extra whipped cream. That’s how you like it, right?

Mmm. Thank you.

Well, it’s the least I could do, you agreeing to… talk business with me tonight. You sure I’m not keeping you from any holiday festivities?

No, you are not, and I can use the distraction.

Hmm.

Why are you working on Christmas Eve?

Oh, well…

[clears throat] I don’t celebrate Christmas, as you know.

Mm-hmm.

And Hanukkah is over. The two don’t coincide this year.

Oh, right. I remember lighting a menorah with you every night for eight nights our first Hanukkah we were together.

That’s right. And you said the blessing with me. Baruch atah Adonai. You remember that?

I do.

What are your plans tonight? Um, I mean after our–our meeting.

I’m, uh– I’m just going to watch my favorite holiday movie and go to sleep.

Your favorite holiday movie is… “Rudolph”? Is it “Rudolph”?

Yeah, when I was eight.

I don’t know– I seem to remember watching “Rudolph” with you when we were together. You couldn’t figure out why that doll was on the Island of Misfit Toys.

Well, what was wrong with her, anyway? She wasn’t a misfit.

I guess you’re right.

And, uh, for the record, “Rudolph” is not my favorite holiday movie. It just so happened to be on while we were wrapping presents.

Mm, I remember what it is. “Elf.”

A classic.

Total classic.

Mm-hmm.

So it’s you and Will Ferrell tonight, huh? No plans with family?

I’ll celebrate with them tomorrow. Tonight I just–I just want to lock myself in my room and watch my holiday movie. I just want a quiet night by myself.

[soft music]

The baby! Oh, Merry Christmas, Victoria Horton.

Ah, well, Victoria Horton-Cook, actually.

Uh, very well. Victoria Horton-Cook. You’re adorable, and we are so glad you’re here.

And thank you so much, Julie, for… having me, too.

Well, it is a special occasion. Baby’s first Christmas only happens once. And if her parents want to be together, then they should be.

That’s very kind of you. And, yes, we–we do want to be together… for Christmas with our– with our daughter.

[all chuckle]

Is my mom here yet?

Yeah, I think I heard her coming in. Ad she’s not alone.

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

Well, well, who have we here?

Uh, Julie, um, this is Konstantin Meleounis. Um, I hope it’s all right that I brought him. He’s a dear old friend of Victor’s, and he didn’t have any plans for tonight.

Of course it’s all right.

It is my honor to meet you both.

It’s our pleasure, sir.

Huh. Um, well, um, I really would like to excuse myself. I want to say hello to Sarah and Xander, okay?

Of course. Of course, dear.

Hi.

Do you want to hear something strange?

Sure.

That man, Konstantin, reminded me of my younger self.

Oh, in what way?

Well, I just saw something flicker in his eyes.

[whispering] Good flicker or a bad flicker?

Well, the latter, I’m afraid.

Merry Christmas, Maggie.

Oh, Merry Christmas.

[grunts]

Oh.

You look lovely as always.

Oh, thank you, Xander.

Um, Konstantin, may I borrow my mom for a few minutes?

“Borrow”?

Um, she wants to talk to me alone.

Ah, yes, of course.

For a moment.

[soft holiday music]

I trust your little one is well.

She is.

Mm.

Although, frankly, I’m not sure if that’s thanks to you or no thanks to you.

Well, it was such a nice surprise to see you brought Xander.

Oh, no, you win in the surprise department. Konstantin? I thought he was gone.

Ah, well, he was. He’s staying with a cousin in Ohio.

Mm-hmm.

But they had travel plans for the holidays, so, uh, he came back here. He’s staying in the Salem Inn, in case you’re wondering. I ran into him in the Town Square right after you left this afternoon, and we got to talking, and so I invited him here tonight. I mean, because I was raised that no one should be alone on Christmas Eve. Are you upset that I did?

No, no, I was–I was just surprised, like I said. I mean, look, Mom, I told you, I-I… I like the guy, and I’m always going to be grateful to him for rescuing my little girl.

As will I.

And, uh, when I saw you this afternoon, you were so sad, and now look at you– you’re smiling.

Ah, you’re back.

And how are the children doing?

Oh, they’re okay. They’re, uh–they’re on a video chat with Jack and Jennifer right now.

Well, that should lift their spirits.

Yeah.

It was so hard for them last Christmas, losing their mother. I-I was hoping this year– this year it would be a little better, but–

Yeah, well, I don’t think it is for–for any of us, especially because, you know, things with Stephanie and me ended so abruptly, the… kids never got to say goodbye.

Chad… darling, you know how much I love you, but this cannot stand. Honey, you got to do something about this, right now.

Well, I have taken up enough of your time tonight.

Oh, it’s no problem. It was a welcome distraction, as I said. Now I’m going to head home and cuddle up with “Elf.”

[laughter] You’re headed home, too, I hope, not going back to work.

Yeah, I was invited to this Christmas Eve thing, but, um, I don’t think I’m going to go.

Right. Well, enjoy your evening.

Thank you. You too.

[cell phone ringing]

[soft music]

Hello?

Hey, Steph, um, it’s me. I-I’m not interrupting anything, am I?

Uh, no. I was just having some hot chocolate. What’s up?

Uh, listen, um, look, I know it’s Christmas Eve, and it’s kind of last minute, but… could I ask you a really big favor?

You know, I am really tired of this perception you have of me, implying that I’m some sort of a gold digger!

I’m not implying a damn thing. I’m actually saying it flat out. Tate, where you going?

Anywhere but here.

Hey, no, no, no, no, no. You can’t go. It’s Christmas.

No, this–this is the nightmare before Christmas, and both my parents are a couple of jerks! Merry Christmas to me.

[dramatic music]

That is unacceptable, Tate. That is not okay.

Oh, but this is? You two fighting with each other, and on what, Christmas Eve no less?

[stammering] All right. You’re right. You are right. I’m sorry.

[dramatic music]

I’m sorry, too.

Son, please–please stay. Don’t go.

We, um–we’re going to get along…

Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

From now on. For reals, we’re going to get along.

Why would I believe that?

[stammers, sighs] Well, he’s right. Why would he believe that, right? You’ve heard it a million times, but this time Theresa and I… we’re going to prove to you that we’re sincere about this.

Yeah.

How?

Because we’re going to have Christmas Eve here, tonight, together as a family, right?

Yes, definitely. That’s what we’re going to do.

[indistinct chatter]

Um, thank you, uh, um, for–for doing this. Uh, I know it’s Christmas Eve and–and last minute. Uh, I didn’t–I didn’t, uh, stop you from doing anything important, did I?

No, no, you didn’t. I was–I was just working, actually… and, um, when you said it was about Thomas and Charlotte– I love those kids so much, and I’m so sorry they’re having a hard time.

They miss you a lot.

I miss them, too, and I hate that I didn’t say goodbye to them. I should have handled it differently.

Listen, no… I’m their father, and… I didn’t think about it at the time, but they–they… not only love you, they were attached to you. And when–when circumstances changed between us, I should have thought about their feelings first and foremost, and I didn’t do that. It’s on me.

We were both negligent. We were focused more on ourselves than on them, and that wasn’t right, so let’s try to fix it.

Okay. I mean…

[sighs] I was thinking that maybe we could just talk to them together.

Right. I-I brought them Christmas gifts. I picked them up on my way here. Should I give them to them after we talk, or is that–is that going to send the wrong message?

They’re going to– they’ll love them. And, uh–and I really appreciate you doing this.

She’s still out.

Can you believe it, with all this hullabaloo around her?

[chuckles] Well, I hope she wakes up for some of the party. Everyone wants to see her.

Hmm. My mom is very happy that you’re here.

Well, Maggie is one of my very favorite people, as you know– so kind and forgiving… maybe a little too forgiving sometimes.

Look, I know that you are not Konstantin’s biggest fan, but he has been a comfort to my mom, and if there’s one thing I have learned about her is that she’s a big girl. She may be especially vulnerable right now, but she’s smart and tough. I mean, hey, she kicked the guy out of the house, right, when she learned about his connection to the Greek Mafia?

True.

And if anything further erodes her trust, then I’m confident that she will know how to handle it. I have faith in her.

[holiday music]

I must tell you how much I am enjoying my first American Christmas and what a lovely family your first husband has.

What a lovely family I have. I have been an honorary Horton for as long as I can remember.

Maggie, honorary? That has nothing to do with it. You married in. You’re a Horton. You’ll always be a Horton. And the Hortons stick together like glue. You hurt one Horton, you hurt all of us.

And, Konstantin, when you watch us hang our ornaments, you’ll realize there are a lot of us.

[laughter]

[both sigh]

Konstantin, have you seen our beautiful angel?

Ah, yes. The word “angel” derives from the Greek goddess Angelia, the spirit of good tidings.

Hmm. I didn’t know that.

Tell me, did you really bring Victor here to celebrate Christmas?

I did. It took him a while, but eventually he grew to love the Horton family tradition.

This time of year without Victor must be terribly hard on you.

Huh, it is, it is. Um, remembering Victor on Christmas Eve, well, it warms my heart.

[chuckles] I think he would be very happy that you’re here with us tonight.

Oh, yeah.

Hey, hey. You just had dinner.

I know. I just want a taste.

But– Yeah, a taste. Yeah, and then you’ll eat half of it, right, Dad?

No, hey, I’m Switzerland on this one. No, no, no, no, no.

Mom, remember when Dad came out and we went to Universal Studios and you asked for a taste of my butterbeer and then you ended up drinking the whole thing?

Uh-huh.

And I got that brain freeze.

Yep. And then you know what you did? I got you another one, and you spilled it everywhere.

All over my pants.

Her pants, my pants. You were kind of a clumsy kid back then.

I was .

You were–

Served you right, though.

Oh, and–

And then I think I got butterbeers for everybody. How many butterbeers did I buy that day?

I don’t know. A lot.

And you got me those shorts, you remember, to change into? Actually, I still have those shorts. Those are really good shorts.

Those are nice shorts. So she got nice shorts. We all got butterbeer.

Mm-hmm.

All the memories weren’t so bad, were they?

Yeah, I guess not.

[sighs] Now, I just want a butterbeer.

[chuckles] Me too.

Oh, man, I want a butterbeer, too.

[laughter]

Ahh…

No, Dad.

Mom and I were just talking about you this afternoon, and what a coincidence– you show up.

For me, it is more of a Christmas miracle spending this evening in the bosom of your wonderful family. And, again, I-I must apologize, dear Sarah, if my past played any part in the disappearance of your–your sweet child. But it is all resolved now, thanks to Maggie.

[chuckles] Nothing for you to worry about.

Well, we will always be grateful to you for bringing our little girl back to us, but I think it will be a while before we feel safe.

Quite a while. So we’ll be keeping our eyes wide open, just in case.

[jazzy holiday music]

Steph, there’s something that I, um… I need to say to you.

Okay.

I owe you an apology… not because of Everett and the paper thing, although I am– I am very sorry about that. Um… I realize now that it was too soon for me to be with anyone after losing Abby… and that was unfair you. So… I’m sorry.

Well, you didn’t mean it to be, obviously. I do understand the pain that you’ve been in. You suffered a terrible tragedy, you and your kids.

Should we… go upstairs, talk to them?

Yeah, and I’ll–I’ll, um– I’ll give them their Christmas gifts upstairs, too. I don’t want to intrude on the family party.

You can’t stay?

It’s Everett. Come in, my boy. I’m so glad you could join us.

Thank you so much. It’s– it’s wonderful to be here.

[chuckles]

Thank you. Well, take off your coat and stay a while.

Thank you. Thank you.

[upbeat holiday music]

You invited Everett?

I did.

But he’s Stephanie’s ex-boyfriend.

He is?

I told you that.

Well, honey, I’m allowed to forget some things once in a while. I ran into him in the square, I invited him to join us for the holiday.

Oh, Doug.

What, “Oh, Doug”? He didn’t know a soul in Salem.

He knows one soul very intimately, Stephanie.

Oh.

Hey, everybody, look, Stephanie’s here.

Oh, wonderful. Yay.

[laughter]

She’s going to open presents with us.

I sure am. And I brought each of you a special Christmas gift.

You did?

Mm-hmm. I did, because I love you guys, and I’m so happy I get to spend Christmas with you.

We’re glad, too.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

This one is for you, Charlotte. And, Thomas, this one’s for you.

Can we open them now?

Uh, honey, it’s not quite time yet, so why don’t we just put them under the tree for now, okay?

Okay.

Uh… I have to admit, uh, I’m a little surprised to see you here, Everett.

Yeah, I was actually invited this time. Steph, I didn’t think you’d be here. What happened to Will Ferrell?

He’ll, um–he’ll have to be patient. Um, so–so this is the party that–that you were invited to?

Yeah, yeah. Um, Doug invited me. I ran into him at the bakery this morning. I was planning on working all night, as you know, and then I thought, I should go make an appearance at the Hortons. Doug was so kind to invite me. I hope that’s cool?

Of course.

[soft holiday music]

I didn’t know Stephanie was going to be here.

Well, I told Chad to call her, for the children’s sake.

Yeah.

And God bless her, she came over right away.

Well, it’s Christmas. The more, the merrier.

[laughs]

Are you guys excited to open gifts? both: Yes!

Yes!

I know I’m going to like what you got me. You give really good presents.

Aw. You know what? I already know what my favorite Christmas present is this year.

What?

Getting to spend Christmas Eve with you guys.

Will we always be together on Christmas Eve, Stephanie?

You know what? Let’s make a deal that every year at Christmastime, we pick a day, and the three of us meet up, and we exchange Christmas presents, and we watch movies, and we make cookies, and we have a dance party.

And jump on the bed.

Absolutely. Yeah.

[laughs]

[chuckles]

The ornaments are probably the Horton family’s most beloved tradition. If you’re born a Horton, it’s a given, and if you’re not, it’s something earned.

Or lost. There’s a whole box of “retired ornaments.”

So one can get removed from the tree?

No, all the ornaments past and present are still part of the family history, so nothing gets thrown away. Some are just down cellar.

“Down cellar”?

The basement.

[gasps] How about some cookies?

Oh, sounds delightful.

[laughs]

Hey, um… maybe I should go.

Why?

I just feel a bit awkward being here for the hanging of the ornaments, me not being family and all.

You will always be connected to this family through our daughter and through me, so that’s why you are always welcome here and why your ornament will never be down cellar.

[sighs]

So, Tater Tot, you got any holiday plans with Holly? Jolly Christmas?

[chuckles] Uh… No, that was a– that was a bust.

Oh. Sorry, bud. Um, what–what happened?

I don’t know. I guess I’m finally starting to accept that she’s not really into me. It’s, uh–it’s too bad, though. I already bought her a present. It’s a birthday-Christmas combo gift. I guess I won’t be needing it anymore.

Tate.

Are you crazy? What are you doing throwing this away? You save this, and you give it to the next girl, whoever that might be, because trust me, there’s going to be plenty more. I mean, come on, look at this gorgeous little face. You are such a catch, you know that? I’m sure all the girls are looking at you back home at school.

Mostly looking at themselves. I don’t know–they’re always taking selfies.

[sighs]

So, um… are you planning on going back to school after the holidays?

Um… nobody’s really texted me since I left. And I don’t know– it’d be kind of nice to come home after school every day. Salem’s cool, too, being near family, so…

You know, buddy, uh… the school you’re going to in California is probably one of the best college prep schools in the country. You know, you graduate from there, and you’re going to be set.

Uh, are you–are you saying I have to go back?

[dramatic music]

Well, actually, Tate when it comes to school, uh, your mother and I have decided… that you can make the decision.

Yes. You take your time, and you think about it.

I want to stay.

[scoffs] That was quick.

[chuckles] Are you sure?

Yes. Yes, I want to go to Salem High.

Oh, this is the best Christmas present I could have asked for.

[inhales deeply] Mm.

Are you, uh– are you disappointed?

Look at me. No.

[chuckles] I’m not disappointed. I’m actually really happy about it, because I have gotten really used to being around, buddy.

Thanks, Dad.

Gather round, everyone. It’s that time. Time to hang the Horton ornaments.

[soft holiday music]

[sighs]

You’re not the littlest anymore, Charlotte.

[laughter]

You’re still my baby, though. – * Peace on Earth * * Goodwill * * To men *

Oh.

Oh, thank God. This one’s not clothes. What a relief.

Hey, that was a really cool sweater.

Yeah, it was, and Tate appreciates it because it’s the thought that counts, right?

Yes, Mom. You are very thoughtful.

[laughter]

[paper rustling] Oh, cool.

Oh.

This is awesome. Thank you, Mom.

Of course. I saved the best for last. Mwah.

That’s going to be a tough one to top.

This whole Christmas is going to be tough to top.

Wow, did we– did we just get a compliment from our son?

‘Tis a Christmas miracle.

[gasps] Two in one night.

Three, actually. I, uh–I got to have a nice night with both of my parents. That’s the, uh–that’s the real Christmas miracle.

[holiday music] both: * Up on the housetop, click, click, click * * Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick *

[applause]

Oh, Julie, thank you so much for everything. It was a lovely Christmas Eve.

Wonderful. It was wonderful to have you here, darling.

Oh, honey. Aw. Mm.

And I am so grateful to have shared in this wonderful family celebration. I look forward to the opportunity of returning your kindness sometime soon.

Oh, a thank-you note will do, and you can send it from wherever you wind up.

[chuckles]

Thank you for doing this and for talking to the kids with me. I think it, uh– it really turned the night around for them.

I’m really glad you called.

Me too.

You know, just because we’re not together anymore doesn’t mean that we have to be strangers. If you ever need anything, any help with the kids…

I appreciate that.

Are you walking home, Steph?

Um, yeah.

Um, I’ll walk with you if you want. It’s dark out there, if you want company.

Yeah, sure. Thanks.

I should go round up the–the troops, get them home.

Hmm.

Happy holidays, Everett.

Same to you, boss.

And, uh, merry Christmas, Steph.

Merry Christmas.

Here.

Thanks.

[shivers]

[door closes]

Okay, so there’s a clean Christmas onesie in here. Will you please take photos of her in the morning?

I’m going to take videos of her all morning, and I’ll send them all to you. It’ll be like you’re there.

Okay. Santa’s going to leave you presents under Mommy’s tree, too, okay? I love you, pumpkin.

We’ll see you tomorrow, yeah?

Can’t wait.

Neither can I.

My dear, you did not need to ask your driver to deliver me here. I could have walked to the inn.

But it’s too cold to walk.

Yeah, but these stars are so beautiful, it makes up for the cold.

[both chuckle] Thank you again for bringing me along as a guest this evening.

It was my pleasure.

[speaking Greek] That means–

I know what that means.

[chuckles] Of course you do.

[giggles] Merry Christmas, Konstantin.

[sighs] I hope the year to come brings you much joy.

Same to you.

Until we meet again.

Hmm.

Honey bunny?

Yes, ma’am?

Do you suppose… when Grandma and Grandpa started these traditions all those years ago with just seven ornaments…

Yeah. They could have imagined the… the tree-ful we see before us?

My guess is no way.

[laughing] My guess, too. How proud they’d be… to know their legacy goes on.

Ah.

[monitor beeping]

Ho, ho, ho.

Merry Christmas.

Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!

Nobody listens to me. Thank heavens.

Of course not.

Oh, you have gotten around me with the on secret weapon that exists. You’re– Oh, my great-granddaughter.

She said, I want to spend Christmas with my grandpa.

Maybe we should hang her ornament on the tree first.

[gasps] Yes.

Oh, yes.

Oh, Abby, look at that. See that over there? All those ornaments have our names on them. We’re going to hang yours. Let’s see.

You have a hand free there?

Yeah.

Oh, you got to put Abby’s up there.

Look. Look at this one.

This is her first year.

Oh, look at that.

Oh, my gosh.

Her first year. There we go.

Yes.

How’s this one?

Oh. Hey, Dad.

No, you do it for me this year. Yeah.

Okay. Just happen to have a spot right here for you.

I’ll take it. I’ll take it.

On the top. That’s where it belongs.

Okay.

There you go.

Alice, right next to you.

We have Bill and Laura.

There’s Mom and Dad’s.

You want to do these?

Yeah, I’ll put up Mom’s.

[indistinct chatter] And Dad’s on his way home soon, we hope.

Yes.

Yeah. Is this close enough?

Yeah, that’s good.

We have Doug and Julie.

Doug and Julie.

Uh-huh.

Just does not seem like Christmas without them.

No.

I know, but, um, excuse me. Just a minute. I have another surprise.

What?

What is this surprise your grandmother has planned?

Grandpa, I promise you, I don’t know.

Who can keep up with her?

Nobody.

Tom Horton, you must be very high on Santa’s list, because I have another wonderful Christmas surprise for you.

Oh, my gosh!

[all clamoring]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Tom.

What a lovely surprise.

And, Grandpa, we have another surprise for you, too.

[person gasps]

We remarried in Switzerland.

[all cheering]

Now–now it really is Christmas.

[laughter]

[excited chatter]

Wow, you even wore the right colors, huh?

This is the end. This is it. Now I have everything.

I have everything now.

All of their traditions… all the memories.

Yeah.

All the love.

Yeah.

[inhales deeply] It goes on and on.

Right. From our hearts.

Yes. Yes. Merry Christmas, my love.

Merry Christmas, doll.

Merry Christmas… everyone.

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B&B Transcript Friday, December 22, 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023January 3, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[ Dramatic music ]

Ridge: You saw that, right? You all saw that.

Donna: Saw what?

Brooke: He opened his eyes.

Finn: Not quite open, but…

Brooke: Well, his eyes fluttered. That’s got to be good, right?

Donna: Eric, can you hear me?

Steffy: We were talking about the ventilator. Taking him off, seeing if he could breathe on his own.

Brooke: That’s a sign. He’s listening. He’s ready. Is that what you’re trying to tell us, eric? You’re ready?

Bridget: It’s time to give this a try, dad. Okay? Finn and I are a little worried if we wait too long.

Finn: We don’t want you to get an infection, eric. Eye movement’s a positive sign. It reinforces we’re making the right decision. He’s capable of breathing on his own.

Bridget: But will he?

Katie: Oh, thank you so much for doing this. Donna is gonna be so appreciative.

Zende: Of course. No problem.

Luna: Is this supposed to be a surprise or?

Katie: No, no. She just texted and said fill the house with holiday spirit.

Zende: I think we are accomplishing the goal.

Katie: Yes.

Zende: Best we can at least with– without granddad here to supervise us.

Katie: Yeah.

Rj: Hey. Found the carousel. I mean, is granddad even gonna see the decorations this year or ever again?

Luna: Well, if there’s any time of year for a miracle to happen…

Katie: She’s exactly right. This sense of holiday spirit that donna wanted us to create, it’s not just for the house. It’s– it’s so much bigger than that. Maybe this is the boost that eric needs. To bring him back to us.

Zende: I hope you’re right, katie, because I gotta say, doesn’t feel like the holidays without granddad in the house.

Rj: Him playing piano.

Katie: Pouring his lethal eggnog.

Rj: We should bring some to the hospital. I think the aroma alone, it might– it might wake him up.

Katie: I think bridget and finn might have something to say about that.

Rj: Yeah. It’s just– isn’t it hard just sitting here waiting for news?

Luna: Yeah, but your dad promised to update us.

Rj: I know– I know he did. I’m just worried that it’s gonna be bad news.

Zende: This can’t be what christmas is like for us moving forward. A holiday filled with so much joy and laughter is turned into a painful memory? Of losing the man who holds this family together?

Bridget: Thank you. We’ll see you in a minute. The respiratory specialist is on her way up.

Ridge: Specialist? What does the specialist do?

Bridget: Well, she’s the one that’s been in charge of dad’s ventilator.

Finn: And if we want to do this, remove it, she needs to have the final sign-off.

Donna: Yeah, okay, but you both think that eric’s ready.

Finn: No, we do. Plus, the risks of keeping him on this much longer.

Steffy: We have to do it. Granddad, you have to come back to us, I pray. I pray that you come back to us.

Brooke: I know you’re choosing to fight.

Steffy: Yes. Grandad, you have to fight. Fight.

Finn: Don’t lose faith, you hear me?

Steffy: He’s kept alive on these machines.

Finn: Yeah, kept alive after a very difficult procedure. Yeah, machines were needed, but he’s gonna be glad that he had them. After he’s up and about and back to the man that he was. Look, I don’t want you to lose any hope. I don’t want any of you guys to lose any hope.

Ridge: Hey, finn, no one’s given up. We’re gonna pray for a christmas miracle.

Brooke: Yes, we are.

Katie: All right. All right, no more talking about losing eric. I believe in the power of positive thinking and we are going to send your grandfather all of our healing thoughts.

Luna: I agree.

Rj: 100%.

Katie: Yeah.

Zende: So, let’s do it. Let’s send granddad every bit of positive energy we have. Maybe tell some stories, share some appreciations, memories of how awesome granddad is.

Katie: Yeah, that’s exactly what we should do. That’s how we should be spending our energy. Absolutely.

Zende: Yeah. I’ll start?

Katie: Yes. Go. Start.

Zende: You know, I wasn’t born into this family. I basically won the adoption lottery. And I’m not talking about the forrester wealth. I’m talking about the forrester heart. Particularly granddad’S. From day one, he was so welcoming. He must have thought my parents were crazy coming back from a honeymoon with the idea of throwing an orphan into the mix. But… he never let on, not for a second. He… always made me feel loved. That I was as much a forrester as anyone else in this family.

Katie: And you are. That’s just the kind of man that eric is.

Zende: Yeah. And years later, he was still so welcoming. I came back from europe and… he insisted that I live here with him. Granddad had such a gift. He knew exactly what to say, exactly how to lift your spirits up.

Katie: You’re so right about that. And he’s going to be that for you again ’cause he’s not going anywhere. Not yet.

Bridget: Okay, everyone heard what the specialist said, right?

Finn: She agrees eric’s ready. He needs to start breathing on his own.

Donna: Needs to, but there’s no guarantee he can.

Bridget: Well, there are risks.

Brooke: He wants to stay. He’ll fight. He’ll breathe.

Finn: Hey, eric, it’s finn. We need to remove the ventilator. Now bridget and I are gonna take care of that, but you have an important role to play too. Once we remove it, you’ll need to breathe.

Donna: He’s hearing you.

Bridget: You understand what you’re about to do, dad? You’re ready to breathe on your own?

Ridge: This is important. You want this tube out of your mouth or not?

[ Donna gasps ]

[ Monitor starts beeping ]

Donna: Oh, no. Please…

Steffy: Finn, do something. Save– save my grandfather.

Finn: Just hold on.

Brooke: Eric, stephanie’s bible here. “Then they cried to the lord in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them. He rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.”

[ Eric gasps ]

[ All gasping ]

Bridget: Oh, my god! Oh, my god.

Rj: I found them.

Katie: Oh, yay. Awesome.

Luna: Oh, my gosh. Please tell me that there’s embarrassing baby photos or, like, awkward teenage ones.

Rj: There might be one, or– I don’t know, a couple, like 50. You know what? Extra bonus points if you find any pictures of awkward teenagers of him.

Zende: Hey! Hey, hey, hey.

Katie: Oh, my god. I cannot believe he kept this picture. Or, should I say, I cannot believe that stephanie allowed him to keep this picture.

[ All exclaiming ]

Luna: Oh, my god.

Zende: Ooh, la-la.

Luna: Look at your aunt and your mother.

Zende: Incredible.

Katie: Oh, my god. He’s just…

Zende: Wow.

Katie: He’s meant so much to our family. He’s always taken such good care of us and… especially at this time of year. He’s been so kind and so caring and… wow. He’s been a miracle to so many people. He deserves a miracle himself.

[ Katie sighs ]

Donna: Eric, are you– is he getting air?

Steffy: Finn, he needs help.

Bridget: No, no, he’s okay. This is normal. It’s very hard to breathe at first.

Finn: We expect this. This is good. His body knows what to do. Just needs a little time.

Brooke: Come on, eric. You can do this.

Ridge: You gotta fight.

[ Monitor beeping ]

Bridget: Vitals are improving.

[ Eric grunts ]

Steffy: Granddad, please. Please.

[ Eric grunts ]

Donna: Eric? Eric? Eric?

Ridge: We’re here.

Donna: We’re all here, eric.

Steffy: We’re right here with you.

Finn: Eric, stay with us. Can you focus? Give us a sign.

[ Excited laughter ]

Donna: Oh, my god.

Steffy: Oh, my god.

Brooke: Welcome home, eric.

[ Rj playing “o holy night” ]

[ Cell phone rings ]

Katie: It’s brooke. Hello?

Brooke: Are you still with rj?

Katie: Uh, yeah, I’m here with rj and luna, and zende is here too. We’re at eric’S.

Brooke: Okay, well, put me on speaker.

Katie: Yeah, yeah, of course. Okay. Uh, what is it? Do you have any news?

Brooke: Eric is off the ventilator. He is conscious and he is alert.

Zende: He is?

Brooke: Yeah. He’s breathing on his own again.

[ Katie gasps ] And his vitals are improving. He still has a long road ahead of him, but this is the miracle that we were praying for. I got to go ’cause I have to make more calls and let everybody know. It looks like we’re gonna have a merry christmas after all.

Katie: Okay. All right. We love you. We love you so much. Tell eric we love him. Oh, my god, oh, my god!

Zende: Granddad did it!

[ Shouts ]

Rj: He’s gonna be okay. Yes!

Katie: Oh, my gosh. Okay, well, I think we need to celebrate. I think we need to celebrate. So, we’re sitting at the piano, one of the places that eric loves the most. We should celebrate with one of his favorite christmas carols. So you. You call it?

Rj: Yeah. “Joy to the world.”

Katie: “Joy to the world.” That’s it.

Rj: Yes. Okay.

Joy to the world

the lord has come

let earth receive her king

let every heart

prepare him room

and heaven and nature sing

and heaven and heaven

and nature sing

joy to the world

the lord has come

let earth receive her king

Ridge: Did you make some calls?

Brooke: Yeah. I called thorne and hope and katie spreading the beautiful news. Now, we can really celebrate the holiday.

Ridge: Yes, we can.

Steffy: Granddad, we’re so relieved that you finally came back to us.

Donna: Finn saved you, honey bear. Finn and bridget.

Steffy: Finn found a way to heal you.

Ridge: Dad… I know I made you a promise. And I wanted to honor it. But finn came up with an option and we took it. And I’m so glad we did. Please say something.

[ Eric inhales sharply ]

Eric: M– merry chr… that’s right, eric. It’s christmas. [ Laughs ]

Bridget: Merry christmas, daddy.

Brooke: It’s truly a miracle.

Donna: Merry christmas.

Bradley: From our family to yours.

All: Happy holidays!

[ All cheering ]

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Y&R Transcript Friday, December 22, 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023February 24, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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Daniel: Psh!

Danny: Yes!

Lucy: Oh, I love it.

Heather: It’s an awesome tree. It’s beautiful.

Danny: Yeah. The prettiest one I’ve seen in a long time.

Daniel: Yeah. It actually came out pretty great.

Heather: Family uh, teamwork. Family…

Lucy: Are we doing it?

Heather: Family teamwork. We’re doing it. We’re doing it. Bring it in.

Lucy: Bring it in. Bring it in.

All: Teamwork for the win.

Lucy: Thank you. Dad, this tree is beautiful. I mean, I didn’t even know that we had this many ornaments. Where did they all come from?

Danny: Well, I pulled a few boxes out of storage and mixed them with the others, and voila.

Lucy: Oh, so they’re vintage. Cool.

Danny: Yes. They’re– they’re so vintage. They’re antiques.

Heather: I love this sequin and felt santa that you made when you were a kid. There’s so much glitter.

Daniel: There is so much glitter. You have no idea. I don’t think we ever got all the glitter out of the rug. Did we?

Danny: Four years old and already an artist.

Daniel: I can’t believe you kept this all this time.

Danny: Why? I’m sentimental.

Heather: I think it’s sweet.

Lucy: I mean, guys, I can’t even remember the last time that we spent christmas eve all together.

Daniel: Well, it’s been a while.

Danny: I can’t tell you how much this means to me. All of us together. Happy, healthy, enjoying life. Calling it a miracle might be pushing it, but I don’t know, it, uh, it kind of feels that way.

Heather: Oh, come here, you old softie. That was beautiful.

[ Knock on door ]

Daniel: Ooh, I’ll get the door. Here.

Heather: What else do you have?

Danny: Okay. I got more boxes here.

Lucy: I have to hang this one up.

Phyllis: Hey!

Daniel: Merry christmas.

Summer: Merry almost christmas.

Daniel: Merry almost christmas.

Danny: This is also from the ’80s, probably 1987 or ’89.

Lucy: Oh, another vintage one.

Danny: It’s another vintage one, yes, yes.

Lauren: Hi.

Christine: Oh, my god. Thank you for bringing those. You saved me.

Lauren: Of course. Absolutely no problem.

Christine: When the owner of fenmore’s goes out of her way to hand deliver a purchase.

Lauren: Oh, well, it was my pleasure. Your selection is exquisite. Danny is going to love that.

Christine: Oh, let’s hope so.

Lauren: Uh, you and I know him pretty well and that is exactly his taste.

Christine: It is the first christmas in uh, I mean, it seems like forever since we’ve been in the same city. I– I just wanted to get him something really special.

Lauren: So, what’s going on between the two of you? Are you still in the friend zone or are you inching back together after all this time?

Abby: I am so happy that we decided to do an early dinner because we’re gonna be wrapping gifts all night. I mean dominic is gonna have so many gifts to unwrap, between all the gifts my mom got him, that we got him, lily, all of his extended family. He’s gonna be unwrapping gifts for days.

Devon: I know. He’ll probably end up just playing with the boxes.

Abby: Always.

Devon: Right.

Abby: I cannot wait to see his sweet, little face when he comes downstairs and sees all the gifts that santa left under the tree.

Devon: I’ll be sure to have the camera ready for him. It’s great ’cause he’s finally old enough to actually enjoy the holiday. You know, all the songs and the decorations, special drinks and the food that we eat.

Abby: Which reminds me, are you gonna make those seven-layer bars that you made with your grandma? I love that story about you making them for dru and neil and lily on your first christmas with them.

Devon: Yeah. I was fresh out of foster care. I didn’t have a dime to my name. I remember dru gave me money to buy gifts for everybody.

Abby: And you spent it on baking supplies.

Devon: Yeah. I wanted to share one of my traditions with them. That was the first time in my life that I felt like I was a part of a real family too.

Abby: You know, I– I couldn’t help but notice that you’ve been a little bit quiet this whole dinner.

Devon: I have? I’m sorry.

Abby: No. Don’t be sorry. I just wanna make sure you’re okay. Is something on your mind?

Devon: Ah, kinda, yeah. I didn’t really want to dump it on you for christmas. But you’re gonna find out sooner or later.

Abby: Hm. Do I even have to guess?

Devon: Mhm. Probably not. You already know it’s about tucker.

Tucker: No, it’s not a scandal, unless you make it one. No, that’s not a quote. God, don’t you people take time off for the holidays? Okay. You want a quote? Here’s a quote. Bah freaking humbug.

Summer: Ah, good to see you guys.

Lucy: So good to see you. Merry christmas.

Summer: Merry christmas. Thank you.

Danny: Wow. Santa must be exhausted.

Phyllis: Oh, well, maybe I overdid it.

Danny: Hey, if you’re gonna go big, now’s the time, right?

Phyllis: Yeah. Well you know, I’m a sucker for christmas. Last minute shopping?

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Abby: Oh, wait a second. There were emails? I have been so busy today that I haven’t checked my phone.

Devon: Oh, yeah. It’s everywhere. It’s ugly.

Abby: So, not only did the company cover up abuse, I mean, then they left evidence of it? You would think that tucker would be smarter than that.

Devon: Yeah. You’d think so. Maybe his time at the ashram made him lose his edge. And it’s business 101 that you be transparent and you own up to your mistakes ’cause covering things up just always makes you look worse.

Abby: As soon as tucker found out, he should have apologized. He should have condemned the artist that targeted the teenage girls and the people who let it happen. It would have been one news cycle, but now it’s this huge mess.

Devon: Tell me about it. Although, I haven’t heard his side of the story.

Abby: Do you even want to?

Christine: When paul and I broke up, danny was incredibly supportive. And since then, things have evolved, we’ve gotten reacquainted. But beyond that, it is too soon to tell.

Lauren: But, the gift that you chose for him is, uh, far more personal than you would give just an old pal. Wouldn’t you agree?

Christine: What’s going on is– is something good. The way I feel when I’m with him. You know what? I don’t want to jinx this.

Lauren: Since when are you superstitious?

Christine: Oh, here’s michael.

Lauren: All right. I want a full report after–

Michael: Hello, my lovely bride.

Lauren: Hello.

Michael: Hello, christine.

Christine: How are you?

Michael: Couldn’t be better. And by the way, you two ladies look absolutely ravishing.

Lauren: Why thank you.

Christine: Really? Because I was about to pull out one of those ugly christmas sweaters.

Lauren: Oh, they are very much on trend right now. I’m not making it up.

Christine: Well, you would know. Um, okay, guys, I’m gonna leave you here. Christmas eve.

Michael: Oh, where are you off to? Some big holiday function?

Christine: Um, I am going over to daniel’s to give danny his present. And uh, beyond that, well, you just never know.

Lauren: Whoa. Okay.

Michael: Really?

Lauren: Well, good luck and uh, to be continued.

Christine: Thank you.

Michael: Bye.

Christine: Merry christmas.

Danny: This is good.

Lucy: You made this eggnog?

Daniel: Mm-hmm. It’s easy. Everybody knows it’s just eggs and nog. And homemade always tastes better.

Heather: Well, it is delicious. I’m impressed.

Phyllis: My son, he has many talents.

Daniel: Yes. Well, I’m not quite at the old man’s sauce status yet, but…

Danny: It’s good to have goals.

Summer: Ooh, you’ve got to get him to make you his chicken marsala with mashed potatoes. It is so good.

Lucy: Okay, dad. The pressure is on. What are you cooking for tomorrow’s christmas dinner?

Daniel: Ooh, I haven’t really thought about that yet.

Lucy: Ah, frozen pizza it is then.

Heather: Um, we could all just do a potluck and then– and then not one person is stuck doing the whole dinner and we would have more time to have fun and hang out. We could– we could even do games like we used to.

Daniel: Charades?

Lucy: Yes.

Phyllis: Okay, good. Nicely done. Nicely done.

Danny: I’m a fan of the hanging out and having fun agenda. That’s something we haven’t done in a long time together.

Summer: Well, I know what we should do. We should do what everybody does on thanksgiving and go around and say what we’re all grateful for this christmas.

Phyllis: Do you want to do that now?

Summer: Yeah. Yeah. Why not?

Daniel: Well, that’s easy for me. I mean, I’ve got good friends. A job that I love doing. A new place and, uh, well, I don’t have to fly halfway around the world to see my favorite kid anymore.

Lucy: Okay. Your only kid.

Summer: All right. Mine’s easy too. Um, despite pretty much a whole year of chaos, I’m grateful that my mom is back among the living.

Daniel: Mm. I probably should have led with that. I’m very grateful that you’re here with us. Especially today.

Phyllis: Ah, you guys…

Danny: Phyllis, are you getting misty-eyed?

Phyllis: Maybe a little. I’m really grateful to be here. I really am. And I’m grateful to my brilliant lawyer who made sure that I was among the living and not in some prison cell anywhere.

Heather: Of course. I filed a few motions and you did the hard part.

Lucy: So, mom, what are you grateful for?

Heather: Well, um, like– like danny said that– that we’re all happy and healthy. And– and– and every one of us is doing so well. I mean, you get to be with your kids again. You– you two get fresh starts. And you get to be here for daniel and– and for lucy and me. And there is truly nothing more special than having your family close.

Danny: That’s right. That and love are pretty much all we need.

Daniel: Okay. That was just plain corny.

Danny: Uh son, have you forgotten that I am the king of corn?

Daniel: And damn proud of it, apparently.

Danny: I am. That’s true.

Phyllis: Hey listen, corny or not, it’s the truth. I feel the same way.

Lucy: Yeah. I mean, dad, don’t be cynical.

Summer: Yes. Listen to your daughter. She’s giving you good advice.

Daniel: Okay. Clearly, I can see that I’m outnumbered here. So… to family and love.

Danny: Amen.

Heather: To family and their love.

Danny: Ching, ching. Oh… stuffed up again?

Michael: What’s going on there?

Lauren: Between danny and christine? Too early to tell or so she says.

Michael: Yeah, the sparkle in her eyes, dead giveaway.

Lauren: I know. Those two just gravitate to each other whenever they’re both free.

Michael: Kismet.

Lauren: You know, I don’t think she ever got over her first love.

Michael: Well, I wish her all the luck. That split with paul had to be painful. Whatever gets christine smiling again, I’m all for it. But the big question is… how do I get you smiling?

Lauren: Oh, me? My smile is permanent.

Michael: Blatant lie before your morning coffee, but I’ll allow it.

Lauren: Okay. You’re right. And, uh, what time do we need to be at chloe and kevin’s?

Michael: Uh, any time after seven.

Lauren: Mm. We have hours then.

Michael: Which means I get my christmas wish. Private time with my irresistible wife before the holiday mayhem begins.

Lauren: Ah, I like the sound of that.

Michael: Mm. Well. Hold. You can open this one now.

Lauren: Oh, yes.

Michael: In fact, you have to open it because it’s time-sensitive.

Lauren: Hm. Whatever could it be?

Michael: One way to find out. Open it.

Lauren: Ooh, a room key. Is this for our favorite suite?

Michael: But of course. I will see you there in 10 minutes.

Lauren: But you know, sweetheart. Sweetheart. I thought I saw another present in there. No.

Michael: If there is indeed another president, you’ll have to wait ’til we’re alone.

Lauren: Well, are you sure you just wanna leave it here for safekeeping?

Michael: See you there.

Devon: I mean, I feel like I should at least hear tucker’s side of the story before I condemn him completely.

Abby: And what could he possibly say that would make it any better?

Devon: Uh, probably nothing. Just know that I’ll be disappointed in him, one more time. So, what’s new?

Abby: Hey. I’m so sorry that all of this had to come out now. We should be happy and joyful and celebrating.

Devon: It’s okay. Don’t be sorry. It’s not gonna change anything about our celebration. I’m too excited to be spending our first christmas together in our new home.

Abby: Mm. I can’t wait.

Devon: No, me neither. And I promise you, this is going to be the best christmas we’ve ever had in our lives.

Dashing through the snow

in a one-horse open sleigh

o’er the fields we go

laughing all the way

ha, ha, ha

bells on bobtails ring

making spirits bright

what fun it is

to ride and sing

a sleighing song tonight

oh, jingle bells

jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

hey

jingle bells, jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

Danny: Oh, yes! One more time. Faster.

Dashing through the snow (vo) get in the holiday spirit

Lauren: Hello, you two.

Abby: Lauren, hi.

Devon: Hey. How are you?

Abby: Happy christmas eve. What brings you by? As if we didn’t already know.

Lauren: Oh?

Devon: Yeah. We saw michael running upstairs with a big smile on his face.

Abby: Is he still that romantic after all these years?

Lauren: Uh, looks like I’m going to find out.

Abby: It’s a surprise? Even better.

Devon: Nice. I like his style.

Lauren: Uh, me too. And if I don’t see you guys in the next few days, have the most wonderful holiday.

Abby: You too. Tell michael we said hi.

Lauren: I will do that.

Devon: It’s good to see you.

Lauren: Good to see you. Bye.

Devon and abby: Bye.

Tucker: Oh, looking festive.

Lauren: ‘Tis the season.

Tucker: Hi. Merry christmas.

Devon: It’s probably not that merry for you, given what just hit the internet.

Tucker: Hm.

[ Michael growling ]

Lauren: Ooh, champagne. Lovely.

Michael: We’re celebrating.

Lauren: Yes. Christmas comes but once a year.

Michael: I’d say we have much more than a holiday to raise a glass to.

Lauren: So, let’s the– let the private festivities begin.

Jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

hey

jingle bells, jingle bells

Danny: Cricket. This is a surprise.

Christine: Well, that was the plan. Sorry to interrupt.

Danny: No. You’re not interrupting at all. This is wonderful. Come in. Come on, join us. Please.

Christine: I didn’t mean to walk in on your family gathering.

Danny: Oh, hey, it was nothing planned. I mean, heather came and, you know, helped daniel and lucy trim the tree. And then I was on my way out, they roped me into helping. And then phyllis and summer showed up with presents for everyone and now you’re here. It’s the perfect christmas eve.

Christine: I just came over to uh, drop off a gift, for you.

Danny: Oh, wow.

Phyllis: My goodness. Well, danny is a special one for everybody, isn’t he? A mystery!

Announcer: The young and the restless will continue.

Devon: When I heard that you covered up for a sleazy artist, I was surprised at first. And then I quickly wasn’t because it’s you. But would you care to, I don’t know, explain your side of the story or…

Tucker: Yeah.

Devon: Yeah?

Tucker: Well, may I?

Devon: Yeah, sure.

Tucker: First of all, I didn’t cover up that guy’s actions with that girl. Um, nor would I ever do such a thing. Uh, when I found out about it, he was already in jail. Um, so what I did was I– I cut ties with him. I voided his contract and um, I fired everyone responsible for keeping him on the tour instead of having him arrested. What I did cover-up, however, was the team’s unscrupulous actions. And I did so because I felt I had to protect the business.

Abby: Of course. Yeah. Because profit margins mean more than common decency.

Devon: Well, they do to him.

Abby: All you had to do was hold a press conference. Tell the whole story. All the sordid details. Condemn those actions. Say that you were disgusted by things that happened in your absence. But you didn’t do that, did you?

Tucker: No, I didn’T. And I readily admit that I could have handled it differently.

Devon: That’s it? That’s all you got?

Tucker: Well, what do you want me to say? I screwed up, devon. Yes, I should have known that it would eventually come out and that it would make me look pretty bad.

Devon: That’s what you care about? Is how it makes you look? Not that what you did was reprehensible because it’s like there’s no such thing as right or wrong to you. Which is why you’re always caught up in a lie or a scandal. But these are your issues and it’s the holidays, so abby and I don’t really have time for it.

Lauren: The, uh, elves have outdone themselves.

Michael: Well, I wanted our time together to be extra special.

Lauren: Well, you know what? It’s perfect, so far.

Michael: Hm. You have sharp eyes, my love. I do indeed have another gift for you. But first.

Danny: So we finished the show, dead tired, okay? It’s one of those seven cities in eight nights kind of thing, you know. You know what it was like back then, right. Constantly on tour.

Christine: You were in such high demand.

Phyllis: Some things never change.

Danny: Anyway, it’s christmas eve and all the band and I want to do is check into a hotel, order room service, and get some real sleep.

Heather: The glamorous life of a rock star.

Danny: Exactly. Okay. But there’s a little problem here. You see this town, which was, I don’t know, all of about 3,000 people, had one hotel and it was completely sold out. Yeah. Our tour manager neglected to make a reservation and the nearest big city was several hours down the road.

Summer: What did you do?

Danny: Well, we either sleep on the bus…

Lucy: On christmas eve?

Danny: Hey, you do what you gotta do. But anyway, the promoters, they found out what happened and they offered us a place to stay. Yeah. The band, the crew, the roadies, the drivers, background singers, and me. And, uh, yeah, they split us up and made calls and found us all places to stay.

Heather: Did they find enough beds for everyone?

Danny: Oh, yeah. Beds, couches, cots, air mattresses. But best of all…

Christine: Yeah. It was a horse barn with a tack house attached, right? There were no rooms left at the inn, so danny had to sleep in a stable on christmas eve.

Lucy: Okay. You are totally making that up.

Danny: Actually…

Phyllis: You know, it’s so funny because the way that danny always told me the story was that it was a converted barn. It was really nice. All the amenities and with a car collection, I think. You’re– I, you just make it sound like it’s donkeys and sheep and camel milling about.

Christine: Don’t embellish, phyllis.

Danny: Well, uh, actually the roadies, they’re the ones that stayed in the tack house. Not me. Yeah, I was offered though, a lumpy purple futon in someone’s basement. And I tell you, I was really glad to be there.

Christine: I always thought that it was you–

Phyllis: Well, I guess you thought wrong, right?

Daniel: You know what? I– I am going to side with my daughter here. Um, I don’t believe that most of that really happened. Are you sure that it did?

Danny: Okay. All right. I was there, all right? So, let’s just assume that I’m right and I remember the story how it went down and where I slept christmas eve. That’s it.

Heather: Where there were donkeys.

Danny: No, that was another holiday.

Christine: Oh, wait a second. Either way, it is fun to think about the past, but I think it’s even more special to think about the present and the future.

Phyllis: Oh, sometimes the past shapes us, you know?

Christine: Only if you learn from it.

[Coughing]

Michael: Well, merry christmas, darling.

Lauren: You’re so sweet. Oh, michael.

Michael: Go ahead. Open it. It’s your favorite color, sparkly.

Lauren: Ooh, I love sparkly.

[ Lauren gasping ] Oh, my darling. Oh, it’s beautiful.

Michael: Lauren fenmore, would you do me the honor of making me the happiest man in the world, a second time, by agreeing to marry me all over again?

Lauren: Oh, my love. Hold that thought.

Tucker: Thank you. I really appreciate your assessment of my flaws as a human being. I’ll give it some thought. Uh, but since you mentioned the holidays, I still have those gifts for dominic. How would you like to handle that? I know you’re not so keen on having me there on christmas eve. May I come by later to deliver them personally? Or would you like me to just leave them on the porch?

Devon: You can come by and you can drop off some gifts. And I’m only saying that because I know dominic would probably like to see you.

Tucker: I’m very grateful to you both for making a concession for me.

Devon: Well, you’re welcome. But I don’t want you to read too much into this because this is not an invitation for you and I to have a relationship. I’ve made it clear, it’s not what I want. But at the same time, I’m not going to penalize our son for enjoying his time with you.

Tucker: All right. That’s fine. I’ll take what I can get.

Devon: Okay. Well, have a good night.

Tucker: Yeah. You too. See you.

Devon: Did I just make the wrong decision?

[ Indistinct chatter ]

Summer: Um, mom, it– it’s past four.

Phyllis: Mm-hmm. So, what?

Summer: We’re meeting dad at the club for dinner.

Phyllis: We have plenty of time.

Summer: Come on, mom. I know how you are getting ready for an event and I’m like that too. So let’s, uh…

Phyllis: Let’s go.

Heather: You know what? I hate to say it, I have to– I have to go too. I told dad I would call him in lisbon and, uh, he gets up so early.

Lucy: Yeah, because he wakes up early. He gets up at like dawn. It’s ridiculous.

Heather: He does. So he like, goes to bed early. It’s a whole thing, so I gotta.

Daniel: Yeah. Well, lucky for you, I plan on sleeping in tomorrow and since you’re staying here, there will be no getting up early.

Lucy: Excellent.

Heather: Pick you up at 10?

Daniel: Ooh, uh-uh.

Lucy: Um, better make it 11.

Heather: 11? Okay. Is that– is that possible?

Daniel: Better.

Heather: Okay. All right. Okay, I love you.

Lucy: I love you.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Bye-bye, mom.

Heather: Bye, sweetie. I love you. I love you. I love you. Um, thank you, daniel.

Daniel: Mm-hmm.

Lucy: Okay.

Heather: Okay.

Lucy: Bye.

Daniel: Yup.

Heather: I love you.

[ Indistinct chatter ]

Danny: I, uh, I hate to see the party break up. It’s been so good being with you all. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

Phyllis: Back at ya.

Daniel: You know, I’m gonna walk everyone to their cars.

Danny: Yeah, I’m gonna– I’m gonna join you. I’ll be right back, okay?

Phyllis: And are you coming, christine?

Christine: Uh, not just yet. Tell nick merry christmas from me, will you?

Summer: Yeah, we will. We’ll do that. Um, thanks. Come on.

[ Indistinct chatter ] A first child can be stressful.

Lauren: Before I answer your question…

Michael: Oh, the plot thickens.

Lauren: One great surprise deserves another. Michael baldwin… would you make me the happiest woman on the face of the planet and marry me all over again?

[ Michael chuckling ]

Michael: You didn’t?

Lauren: What are the odds?

Michael: Pretty good when you think about it. We are of one mind, you and I. And by the way, yes. Yes. 1,000 times, yes.

Lauren: I will take your 1,000 times and I will raise you 10. Here. Ah.

Michael: Hold on. Hold on.

Lauren: Let me remove my ring.

Michael: Perfect fit.

Lauren: Yes.

Phyllis: Hey.

Summer: Hey. Um, dad just called.

Phyllis: What’s wrong?

Summer: Um, he said that there’s some big family issue that he has to deal with.

Phyllis: All right. Do you know if it has to do with christian?

Summer: No. Christian’s fine. I– I asked that, but he wouldn’t give me any more details, but he’s gonna miss our dinner.

Phyllis: Oh, okay. Well, I– I’m sorry, I know you’re disappointed.

Summer: Yeah. I’m actually more worried than disappointed. He really did not sound good. Mom, I think that I need to go over there. I’m so sorry. Do you mind?

Phyllis: No, of course not.

Summer: Okay. I’m gonna see you tomorrow.

Phyllis: Yeah, for sure. All right. Call me if you need me.

Summer: I will.

Phyllis: All right.

Abby: Look, you know that I’m not crazy about dominic having a relationship with tucker. My gut has been telling me to keep tucker away since he got back in genoa city and I should have just listened.

Devon: Because of how he treated your mom?

Abby: For starters. But look, I get where you’re coming from and I know that he’s your dad and it’s probably better that he sees dominic under our supervision. That way, he won’t find another way to see him.

Devon: Yeah. Well, how about we make this the last time we mention tucker mccall for today.

Abby: Yes.

Devon: Because it is christmas eve and I want this holiday to be about you and me and dominic.

Tucker: Hey, phyllis.

Phyllis: Hey.

Tucker: No, wait a minute. What are you doing? Are you meeting somebody? You alone on christmas eve?

Phyllis: Uh, no, I’m not alone. I mean, I spent the whole day with my kids and it was lovely. Amazing.

Tucker: Good for you.

Phyllis: Yeah. You know, uh, I was supposed to have dinner with, um, with summer and nick. Nick.

Tucker: Yeah.

Phyllis: And uh, something happened with nick’s family, so he had to– he had to leave. Um, and summer went to go check on him because something happened to his family. Ah, I said that– anyway, I– I’m, you know, my plans for tonight are nonexistent now.

Tucker: Oh, well, let me buy you a drink then.

Danny: You know, daniel and lucy would probably bring us some takeout if we asked them. Or, I’ve got a lovely bottle of wine in the kitchen if you’re interested.

Christine: Well, that sounds amazing, but first I want you to open this.

Danny: Oh, well all right. Okay. Oh, cricket.

Christine: I know how you like a good robe.

Danny: Is this silk?

Christine: Yeah. Lauren can acquire these really rare items and sell them through her vintage collection, so according to the auction house, this was once owned by brian ferry.

Danny: You’re kidding? Wow. It is so elegant.

Christine: Yes.

Danny: Sophisticated.

Christine: Yes. Try it on. Come on.

Danny: Yeah?

Christine: Yeah.

Danny: Okay. All right. Here it goes.

Christine: Okay.

Danny: Okay. How’s that?

Christine: Oh, yes.

Danny: Yes.

Christine: I knew it would look perfect on you.

Danny: Thank you.

Christine: You’re welcome.

Danny: Thank you so very much. Okay. All right. I– let me see, have something for you.

Christine: Well.

Danny: Yeah. It’s okay. Uh, you can open it. You know, I won’t tell santa.

Christine: Oh, danny.

Danny: Do you remember this? I got you one on our honeymoon. That little boutique in wailea.

Christine: Yeah. Yeah, I remember.

Danny: Yeah. And then, a couple of years later, the, um, the airline lost the suitcase that it was in on the trip to cabo and…

Christine: Yeah. I was– I was heartbroken. That was my– my favorite bracelet. I wore it all the time.

Danny: Well, guess what? It looks like the universe has brought you another one. And you know what? They put it right under my nose so that I could see it while I was out there shopping.

Christine: Thank you. I– I– I love it. You… you couldn’t have given me a more meaningful gift.

Melody: Home is where the heart is.

Jason: And you, our viewers…

Jess: Are the heart of the y&r family.

Melissa: Thank you so much…

Eileen: For welcoming us into your homes.

Both: May your holidays be merry and bright.

Sean: Whether you’ve been naughty…

Bryton: Or nice.

Eric: From all of us at the young and the restless, we wish you all the best this entire holiday season.

Announcer: Next week on the young and the restless…

Michael: At the stroke of midnight, you will be my one and only wife, all over again.

Lauren: It’s inspired.

Phyllis: There’s something between us now. You feel it too. I know you do. I mean, what do you have to lose?

Nikki: Jordan?

Jordan: Hello, nikki. So glad you could make it.

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GH Transcript Friday, December 22, 2023

Posted on December 22, 2023February 26, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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I can do both. It’s not too late to change your mind. I can’T. Of course you can. No, I can’T. I told you, I gave him my word. I-I’m doing it. And I-I need to do it for my grandchildren. Especially scout. You know, girl power. Of course. Grandma needs to show that she’s brave like her parents. What is wrong with the two of you? Something happen to scout? And what to my wondering eyes should appear but a miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer. You’re not required to be off book, you know. In fact, those kids are gonna want to see the pictures. Everything okay? Yeah. Yeah, just… reading this, you know, it makes me… think about family and… past christmases. And how this might be your dad’s last one? How many times are you going to read that book? Alright, maybe I’m being a little bit silly. I just don’t want to disappoint the kids. As if you ever could. Spencer, is there any way that we could convince you to bring ace over to the hospital party tonight? I really wish that I could. I just don’t want to push my luck…

[ Knock on door ] …Especially after esme agreed to let me come over and watch ace tonight. Hi. Hey, esme. Uh, come on in. I thought that I was meeting you guys at your place. Oh, this is perfect. That way we can all go over to the hospital party together. I appreciate the offer, but I can’t stay. Wait, what? You promised me that I was gonna be able to spend tonight with my brother. That’s why I’m here. Um, I was gonna drop ace off with you so you could enjoy christmas eve together. Oh, okay. Alright. Thank you. You’re welcome. What about you? Where are you gonna be? Oh, my goodness, you look so nice. Thank you. I’m guessing you didn’t get this dressed up to go see santa, huh? Well, if that’s your way of asking if I’m going to see spencer later, no. He’s spending time with his little brother at esme’s house, so… but thank you, by the way. For what? It wasn’t lost on me that you included spencer. And I know that he appreciated it. And so did I. Well, you know, I’m not completely sold.

[ Chuckles ] But in the spirit of the season, right? I’ll take it. Okay. Good. Where did you and aunt stella disappear to earlier?

[ Clears throat ]

Hark! The herald angels sing papa now.

[ Both laugh ] Yeah.

‘Tis the season to be jolly fa la la la la la-la la-la don we now our gay apparel

[ Dramatic music plays ]

[ Elevator bell dings, doors open ] You shouldn’t be here. Merry christmas, grandma. I love you. Oh. Here. And that goes ditto for me.

[ Laughs ] Oh, please hurry home so we can ring in the new year together. I miss you. I love you. Merry christmas, mom. Bye. I don’t want to be late for story time at the hospital. I don’t want to be late, either. But we have to wait for your big sister. Josslyn: Ho ho ho! Josslyn!

[ Laughs ] Hi. Oh, someone’s super eager to get to gh. Hi, dex. Hi, miss. Spencer. Adam, right? Yeah. Nice to see you. I’m glad you could join us. Thank you. Merry christmas, father. Merry christmas to you both. Merry christmas. And this is, uh, for your collection plate. Yeah. Your generosity is much appreciated. Remember what we said? Best behavior. Best beha– this guy’s always well-behaved. You should have been at the house when we were putting on our dress socks. Ooh, fun times. Oh, yeah. You have a beautiful family. Thank you, father. We are truly blessed. Aren’t we? Yes, we are.

[ Chuckles ]

Thanks for being there for me. Always. You know that. You know, I’m not gonna let what’s hanging over me rob me of the joy of what’s right in front of me. Sounds like a plan.

[ Elevator bell dings ] Hey! Look at this festive bunch. Is it true? Are you reading the christmas story today? Yes, with the mayor. I don’t know. Benign storyteller? I think you make a better scrooge. Funny, and that’s not the first time I’ve heard that. You’re gonna be great. Daddy’s almost as good at reading stories as grandpa is. Thank you, sweetheart, I think. You know, I just love this time of year. Everything’s so cozy and beautiful and sparkly. Not as sparkly as your ring. What, this old thing? Speaking of… here we go. Here we go. If I’m gonna be the flower girl, I have plans to make. You two better set a date. You saw scout. She’s full of christmas joy. Yeah, what I saw was the two of you look at each other when I mentioned her name. What’s going on? Um, under normal circumstances, it would probably be good news. Drew got scout into westwood academy. That’s great. It’s a great school. The girls love going there. Yeah, I guess scout isn’t that interested in it. No, it’s — it’s more than that. She actively doesn’t want to go. Does drew know that? He’s got blinders on. It’s like he — he decided selfishly that this is where our daughter was gonna go, and he refuses to see anything else. It’s not that surprising. I think it is. Drew is normally really sensitive to other people’s feelings, but he didn’t even ask scout if this was something that she wanted, let alone he didn’t ask me. Well, that isn’t right. But drew has had a very challenging life, and I think he just wants the world for scout and a better world than he had, anyway. And I think this is his way of doing that. Kristina. No, no, no. Just — just hear me out. Just think about it. Don’t say no right off the bat, please. What you’re offering to do for us is beautiful. But… but it’s too much responsibility to put in my hands. No. You just think I’m gonna screw it up somehow? That’s — that’s not what molly’s saying. No, but I-I wouldn’t blame her if it was. But, hey, molls, just think of all the advantages, right? You know my medical history. We’re obviously in contact every single day. And if you use me as the donor, then you’ll have a biological connection with your child. I mean, those davis genes will be all up in there.

[ Chuckles ] I can give you guys the thing you want more than anything in this world without having to wait. Kristina, do not say it. I think I kind of have to. You really don’T. Well, I think I do. It’s me. Hi. I’m the donor. It’s me.

[ Laughter ] For the kids who are hospitalized over christmas and their families, this celebration isn’t just a party. It’s an act of courage. So can’t you honor that and go away?

[ Laughs ] You could be more charitable on this holy night. After all, you’re the one who fabricated the evidence that sent me to prison. I-if I can forgive you, why can’t you find it in your heart to do the same? I will never forgive you. There may not be a way to prove you ordered tj’s kidnapping now that mason gatlin’s been shipped off to prison. But one day, you’ll slip up. And when you do, I’ll send you right back where you belong. Merry christmas.

[ Chuckles ] Adam, this is my little sister donna. Nice to meet you, donna. Adam goes to school with me at pcu. Why didn’t you go home for christmas? Not everyone goes home for winter break. Hey, I, um — I brought you a present. It’s outside if you want to see it. I’ll — I’ll go with. Great. Okay. Thanks.

[ Laughs ] Come here. I understand why you invited adam. I do, especially after everything we talked about. Nobody wants their friend to be alone at christmas. But it is christmas. Shouldn’t he be with his family? I want to thank you for joining us. We’re family. And we’re — we’re very grateful that we could all be together. I’m very, very grateful. Are we gonna miss the party? No, we’re not gonna miss the story at general hospital. But we — we got to do what we came here to do. I’m gonna show you what we’re gonna do. Come here. We’re gonna light a candle, okay? You know — you know why you light a candle? Hold my hand. You light a candle… to remember the people that we love that aren’t here, like your uncle morgan. Okay? And… uncle jason. You’re thinking about nelle, aren’t you?

yes, I-I try not to dwell on it, but, uh, on a night like this, your sister’s definitely on my mind. My sister. That still sounds so strange. Yeah, I’m sure. All I knew about nelle was the pain she caused michael. I can’t help but think… if nelle was given a chance, would she have been able to turn her life around? That would have been a big change. But not an impossible one. I guess we’ll never know. We’ve come a long way, huh? Yeah, yeah, we have. A year ago, we were at each other’s throats. I hope we can put that all behind us. Yeah, so do I. So, wiley, we have one more candle to light. Who’s it for?

[ Sighs ] Grandpa mike. The holidays always get me thinking of the patients who have helped me over the years. Isn’t that the other way around? No, I, uh — I think I know what she means. Trust me, the mike corbins of this world have given me far more than I ever gave them. Well, I don’t think mike would agree.

[ Chuckles ] Then there’s the family members I miss every day. Thomas. Irene. Uh, is anybody hungry? I’m always hungry. Oh! Marshall: Oh! Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness, I am so sorry. Oh, my goodness. I’m so sorry. No, no, no, no, no, no. It’s fine. We have plenty in the kitchen. It’s absolutely fine. No, d-don’t you dare. I made the mess, and it’s on me to clean it up. Stop it. It’s okay. It’s okay. Pop, are you picking up strange vibes? From who? Aunt stella. She’s just not herself tonight. See? We got this. Thank you. No worries. Oh, my goodness. I just need some time to myself is all. Everything okay? Yeah. You know, it’s hard this time of year. It’s all peace on earth and goodwill to all. But people still see the old me, and I guess I don’t qualify for grace, so… look, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. I can’t change that. It’s what we do moving forward that matters.

[ Gasps ] Look, ace. Isn’t that a beautiful ornament? You like that one? That’s grandmother’s favorite, too.

[ Both laugh ] You’re right. It’s what we do now that matters. Take good care of my boy. You know we will. Alright. Um, I’ll pick him up later. Bye, ace. “Bye, mama.” Mommy loves you. Oh. Adam’s afraid to go home and face his parents. I couldn’t leave him in the dorms alone on christmas eve. No, no, of course you couldn’T. And I get that you want to help your friend, and I love you for that. Maybe it’s not the help he needs, though. What do you mean? Well, you said he’s afraid to face his parents. Maybe you’re enabling that fear. Adam wrote a song for me. It’s my christmas present.

[ Laughing ] Oh. Do you guys want to go meet santa? I hear he’s passing out candy canes. Candy canes are alright. Let’s go find him. I think he was spotted in the cafeteria. Come on, let’s go. You doing alright? Yeah, can we get you anything? Or maybe you want to rest until the party starts. What I’d like is a moment with my future daughter-in-law, if you don’t mind. Well, you heard the man. Scram. Scoot. Skedaddle. Let’s skedaddle. Skedaddle. Buy you a cup of coffee. Thanks. You want to sit? Sure. Sorry if that was a bit forward. I’m an italian from brooklyn. Nothing’s too forward.

[ Chuckles ] Good to know. So, um, is this about your christmas list? Because chase did get you something, but I don’t know. Actually… oh, so there is something special you want. Something only you can give me.

Chase doesn’t want to facewhat’s happening to me. He wants me to live forever. Of course he does. We all do. But you and I know that isn’t reality. I hate it so much. Me too. Now, the last thing I want is to add to the pressure that violet’s already applying. Is she ever. But, uh, time isn’t exactly on my side here. So… my christmas wish is that you and chase… don’t wait too long for the wedding. I want to live to see my son, who I cherish, marry the love of his life. I think everything that drew went through, you know, just gonna mean a lot of change for him. Like maybe this is his new normal. I’m gonna go help scout ice cookies. Alright? Bye. Go that’s one smart boyfriend you got there. I know. Look, new normal I get. I just wish drew was home so we could actually talk about this together. Say something, anything. Please just don’t say no. Anything except for that. Not yet. It’s a lot to process. It was one thing when I was sharing my dna with a stranger. I felt removed from that person. Grateful to them. But it was like somehow they weren’t involved. But this, creating an embryo with your — with your sister — it’s a serious step that could complicate things for all of us. Christmas. It’s a tough time. Even for those with a close family, sometimes because of a close family. On the one hand, you’re — you’re surrounded by joy. On the other hand, you’re — it makes you even more aware of the ones who — who aren’t with you. You told me about how — how you — how you — stella and — and irene and irene and stella. Two peas in a pod. How they worked together to make — make christmas special for you and your brother. I imagine that stella is missing irene tonight. I know I am.

Heavenly peace are you feeling okay, aunt stella? Yeah, I’m fine, I’m fine. Oh, my goodness. Ooh. Let me see. What? No, no fever. I’m not sick. It’s just — that’s the thing about christmas. It’s never just about the one you’re celebrating now, but it holds the memories of all the other christmases and the people you shared them with. Like your grandmother. We really should be heading over to general hospital. Did esme seem weird to either of you? Huh? Weird how? I don’t know. I just think it’s very unlike her to just drop ace in my lap. I would hardly call that dropping him in your lap. And “needs time to herself”? Since when? Since becoming a single mother. On christmas eve, of all nights? I thought she seemed sincere when she said she wanted you to spend some more time with your brother.

[ Knock on door ] Maybe she’s had a change of heart. Cyrus.

Mommy. I know, I know. You want to get to the party at gh. Come on, I’ll take you. Let your granddad take you. Come on. You ready? Are you coming? Uh, can — can you tell sonny that I’ll meet him at the hospital? We’ll tell him. Okay. Come on, can’t keep santa waiting. Please, one more time? If we don’t leave soon, we’re gonna miss story time. Hey, how about this? I’ll send a recording of the song to your sister, and then she can share it with you whenever you want to hear it. That sounds like an excellent idea. Carly: Great. Come on. You guys coming? I think we’ll hang here, hold down the fort till you get home. Alright. Say hi to santa for me. Okay. We’ll be back soon. Uh, do you need me to set the table or anything? Already done, okay. Have fun, donna. Come on. Come on, come on, come on. Let’s go. Fire’s getting low. Hey, do you want me to grab more wood? No, I got it. Thanks, dex. That was really sweet of you, the whole song thing for donna. Yeah, she was pretty excited about it, huh? Yeah, I’ll say. Um, in the spirit of the holiday, I have something for you, too. Like a present? Yeah. You didn’t even know if I was coming until like an hour ago. How do you got a present? I just had the idea. My dad created a fund for me for traveling. I have free reign over the money as long as it’s used for flights. Okay. I know you said it was too expensive to go home for the holidays, but I found a flight that can get you home before midnight. You’ll be able to spend christmas with your family. No, joss, I can’t ask you to do that. Okay, you didn’T. I’m offering. And I know it’s a bit over the top as far as gifts go, but I’m not traveling anywhere, so why not put the fund to good use? Do you not listen?! I said I didn’t want to go home! Jordan: Sorry I’m late. Oh, we’re just glad you’re here. For dessert. Well, thank you so much. So, how’s our favorite couple doing? There’s been a bit of a setback. I think that tj and i need to talk. Yeah. No. Copy that. Krissy, whatever we decide, whenever we decide, we are incredibly grateful. What molly said. I love you, both of you.

Born the king of angels that was — yeah.

O come, let us… it’s christmas eve. You know, we don’t have to think about this right this second. True, true. Yeah. Yeah. But will you be able to think about anything else? No. No way. Me neither.

Christ the lord are you sure you want to be there when we say “I do”? After all, I’m the girl who was all wrong for your son. Oh. You’re never gonna let me live that down, are you? Nope. Yes. I want to be there when you and chase get married. More than anything. Then we’ll make it happen. Hey, how was santa? I mean, it was not really him, but his helper was good. Okay. When’s the story gonna start? Well, as soon as the mayor gets here, which I’m surprised wasn’t 10 minutes ago. Wonder what’s keeping her. We were just heading out. I-I won’t keep you. I just wanted to drop off a christmas present for the newest member of the family. For ace. Hopefully I can get to know him a bit in the new year. Thank you. I’m sure he’ll love it. I hope so.

[ Laughs ] We really are going to be late. A blessed christmas to all. You too. Okay, who wants to do the honors? Not it.

[ Handle rattling ] There’s no way out unless I grow wings or am willing to risk falling into the lake again. Let me go, nikolas! I’m the mother of your child! I deserve to be treated with respect!

[ Breathes shakily ] I can do this. I have to do this. Nikolas cannot keep us locked up in here.

that deliver excitement. So does everyone think this is a bad idea? It doesn’t matter what we think. I hate when parents say that. But it’s true. The only opinions that count are molly and tj’S.

We wish you a merry christmas we wish you a merry christmas everyone in the loop? Uh, kristina told us about her offer. Her loving, kind, and very generous offer. Absolutely. So, did you guys decide yet? Not that there’s any pressure or rush. Yes. Yes? Yes as in, yes, y-you decided, or yes as in, yes — yes? Yes? Yes, we accept, yes. Yes! If you would like to be our egg donor. Oh, my — yes, of course! We’d love it. Thank you, kristina. Thank you.

Now bring some out here good tidings we bring who wants to see the decorated cookies? Oh, wow! We do! Alexis: Look at that. Oh, my goodness. Can I have that one? Oh, yep, I want the green. These look so good. I call the green one. Dante: I actually already called it. You called it? Wow. Pop, remember when I told you that mom used to say her best christmas present was the smiles on our faces? She meant that. She meant that. She was always happiest when she was making her loved ones happy. And I know she would want the same thing for you. She would want you to be happy this christmas. And to think of her… with a smile. Yeah, you’re right. That’s — that’s what irene would want. And, uh, that’s what I’m gonna do. Yeah. I wish I could have known my grandmother. Oh, you’re a lot like her. She saw the beauty in things. She loved art and music. Th-that’s what attracted her to marshall at first is music. They’d go out dancing, stay all night long. Wind up closing down the club. Oh. But I am doing my sister a disservice, because she was never one to live in the past. If she was here, she’d tell us to enjoy the christmas we got and the time we get to spend together. Speaking of which, we — we got to get out of here. We’re gonna miss the whole thing.Oh! Oh, oh, yes, yes, yes, yes. Come on, come on, everybody. Let’s get to moving. Oh, yeah, auntie. Okay, we’re coming. Babe, would you grab my coat? Portia: Yeah. Finn: Oh. Thank god you’re here. I thought I was gonna have to be a solo act. Oh, rest assured, I wouldn’t miss this evening for the world. Where’s violet? Oh, she and leo are — are decorating gingerbread houses with the other kids. I just dropped off amelia and wiley. Oh, good. I think every inch of leo’s house is covered with candy.

[ Laughs ] Madam mayor. Oh, come on, now. We’ve known each other too long for you to call me that. I know. I was just joking.

[ Laughs ] How you doing, laura? I’m doing well. Your bride didn’t accompany you? She’ll be here soon. She just wanted to light a candle. You alright? Yes. Thank you, father. I’m fine. I’ll leave you to your thoughts, then. Actually… father… is it too late to make a confession? It’s never too late. Give me a few minutes. Thank you. Yes, of course.

Daddy, it’s time. Oh. Um… you heard the little lady. You know what? Let’s do this.

[ Laughs ] Alright. Ready to hear the story? Yeah. Okay. Let’s see, now. “‘Twas the night before christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” I was just trying to help. But you’re not helping, okay? Okay. You don’t get what it’s like at my house. Everything is so oppressive. It’s — it’s hard for me to even breathe there. So if you can’t even understand that… please just stay out of it. Tell your mom I said thanks. I can’t stay for dinner. What was that about? I don’t even know.

[ Door closes ] “Now, dasher! Now, dancer! Now, prancer and vixen! On comet, on cupid, on donner and blitzen.” Laura: “To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall. Now dash away, dash away, dash away all.” Spencer. Hey. Say hi. Hi, trina. Hi! You look fantastic. Thanks. What are you doing here? Uh, ace was having a little bit of a moment, so we decided to take a little break, give him a chance to calm down. Aw. Well, you having a moment? I don’t believe it. He is doing a lot better now, aren’t you? Yeah. Well, I thought you were gonna be at esme’s tonight. Yeah, so did I. It’s bad enough that you have half of port charles blaming me for josslyn and cam’s sad little sex tape. Oh, only half? I better step up my game. Even though all of the evidence points to you. Spencer: Everything that josslyn had been saying and trina had done her best not to say, it was all true. You are the one who made that video, and you are the one who distributed it to the world. It was you all along! I just spotted a fugitive. Esme prince is on pier 55. Give me that!

[ Crash ] I survived the drop once before, and I’ll do it again. Finn: “He had a broad face and a little round belly that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.” Laura: “A wink of his eye and a twist of his head soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work and filled all the stockings and then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose.” “He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle.”

Hark! The herald angels sing forgive me, father, for I have sinned.

Glory to the newborn king “but I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, ‘merry christmas to all and to all a good night.'”

On the next “General Hospital” —

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Days Transcript Thursday, December 21, 2023

Posted on December 21, 2023January 11, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Days of Our Lives Transcript

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Transcript provided by Thane and Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

[gentle music]

Hey, Holly.

Hey.

Uh, where is everybody? The garage was empty.

Oh, um, Stefan’s visiting Gabi at the prison. Anna and Tony just left for Barbados or Bermuda or some place that starts with a B. And your dad just took my mom to Green Mountain Lodge to spend the night, so she could get away from everything for a while.

Yeah. I’m, uh… sorry your mom’s having such a hard time, Holly. Now I know my dad’s– he’s–he’s handling it a little better, but, um, I know he’s hurting too, which is, I mean, totally expected. They–they lost their baby, our little brother. How you doing?

[sighs] Um, not great. But I’m looking forward to distracting myself by watching “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

[chuckles] Nice.

Yeah. And hearing your director’s commentary since you will be joining me, right?

Um, I’m– I’m sorry. I’m actually headed over to go watch that at Chanel’s.

I guess that settles it then. I’ll be spending my birthday all alone.

[sighs] “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”]

Oh, sweet.

What do we have here?

Well, we have angel-hair pasta, angel food cake, ambrosia, and heaven.

I am sensing a theme.

Yes.

Well, we had one hell of a year, right, last year– pun intended, and I guess I was just feeling a little sentimental.

Well, the holidays will do that to you.

Yeah, well, this time last year, we lay dying of that damn virus, and we thought we were saying our final goodbyes to our loved ones, our family, our friends. And yet, we were about to go on the most incredible journey of our lives, so here’s to another Christmas in Salem.

Hear, hear.

Cheers.

Cheers, girlfriends.

[exhales] So let me get this straight. Andrew Donovan says the ISA, with every image enhancement tool known to man, can’t give us anything on the loser who tried to kidnap Sarah Horton’s daughter?

Yeah, surprised me too. Thought for sure they’d be able to hone in on that security photo.

I guess we’re back to square one.

Well, you know, at least Maggie has kicked Konstantin to the curb, and she’s got plans to send him on a one-way trip out of Salem.

I’ll be glad when that guy is someone else’s problem.

Right. So let’s forget about him tonight. Let’s just focus on celebrating the holidays with the ones we love and love being with.

[chuckles]

Problem with these podcasts is, you have to record then rerecord and re-rerecord.

Yeah, no wonder you sound hoarse. Well, maybe you should rest your voice for a little while.

Me? Me, rest my voice?

Yeah, I take it back. That would be impossible. But that was a very nice holiday message, Ms. Mayor.

Oh, well, I couldn’t have done it without Abraham’s help.

Yeah, I’m glad he stopped by.

Mm.

But I’m worried that you’re taking on too much. I mean, you slept until noon. And then when I came back from shopping, you were sound asleep on the couch a few hours later.

Well, have you seen my schedule, baby? There’s a reason I’m in the mall on Christmas Eve night, which is something I swore I’d– I’d never do in my lifetime.

[clears throat, coughs]

Mama? Mama, are you all right? Are you having another panic attack?

Uh, I–I think I might– I just need to sit down for–for a minute, uh, get something to drink.

[exhales, coughs]

Okay. All right. Yeah, of course. Come on. Let’s just–come with me.

Oh.

[eerie music]

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

Holly, oh, my God. I am so sorry I forgot your birthday. Happy birthday!

Mm-hmm.

Happy birthday.

Lose the “happy.” Just a lame birthday this year. Since my mom is so sad over losing the baby, nobody’s really in the mood to celebrate.

Look, we’re all sad about losing the baby, but this is your special day. It would be wrong to ignore it. So this is what I propose– you and I are going to eat cake before I go over to Chanel’s, how ’bout that?

[scoffs] That’s really nice of you, Johnny, but I don’t need a pity party. I should have mentioned this earlier, but my mom and I have plans tomorrow. She just really had to get away for a day.

Okay. Well, what about Tate?

Didn’t you see him walk out on me at dinner last night? It’s over between us.

Sorry to hear that.

Yeah. And, I mean, it’s not like I don’t have other friends. It just– holiday birthdays suck since nobody’s ever around.

Well, you listen to me, okay? This one is not gonna suck, all right? I promise. You wait here.

[soft uplifting music]

So ladies.

[laughter]

I need more. I need more to drink. It may be the alcohol talking, but, somehow, I think the three of us should get matching tattoos.

[laughs]

Oh, you’ve gotta be kidding. Of what?

Well, maybe little wings, a halo band. I don’t know, something small, something discreet, just a–a tiny little symbol of our apparent trip to heaven.

Mm.

Hmm. Um, how about the three angels?

[gasps] Oh, yes, I like that.

Mm-hmm.

That could be our little secret.

Mm-hmm, kind of like “Charlie’s Angels.”

Mm, yeah.

But whose angels are we?

Well, we are our own, of course.

[laughs] Yes. Cheers to that.

Well, it looks like somebody’s having a party.

Oh, hi.

What, we weren’t invited?

[laughs]

Well, you didn’t go through hell.

Literally, for all we know.

[laughs] Uh, yes, we did.

Oh.

Yes, we did. It was hell on Earth without you, sweetness.

All right, I think we’ve earned the right to be invited to this party, don’t you think?

Yeah.

[claps]

Oh, hey.

You know, this is so wonderful. I think that we should make this gathering a– a holiday tradition, you know? What should we call it?

Um, well, how about the gr– grateful to survive another crazy year in Salem?

Oh my gosh. Hear, hear.

Hear, hear. Cheers.

Drink to that.

Yes.

Yeah.

Traditions.

And you.

Yeah.

Mmm.

Ah.

Mmm, mmm, mmm. Ah. Ah, that’s better. Oh.

[coughing]

Okay. Mama, Mama, Mama. I know you keep telling me that everything is okay, but I am really worried about you.

Went down the wrong windpipe, that’s all. Oh.

[coughs]

And you look so tired.

Oh, you know better than to say that to your mama, baby.

Okay, but you’ve been having trouble swallowing. How long has that been going on?

Oh, I don’t know.

Okay, well, long enough that you need to see a doctor.

Oh, it’s just a little winter cold.

Okay, well, then if that’s what it is, then I’m sure a doctor will help put our minds at ease.

[groans]

It’s the only thing I want for Christmas, Mama.

Oh, it’s too late.

[chuckles] I already bought you a– oh, wait a minute. Now look at me. I almost ruined the surprise.

Do you really think I’m gonna let you change the subject? Sticking your head in the sand and pretending that nothing is wrong isn’t going to help anything.

[sighs] My– my doctor is in the Caribbean on vacation. I’ll make an–he’ll be back the first of the year. I’ll make an appointment with him then, okay? I promise.

What is that?

What? What’s what? Uh, you know, I got something on my blouse from the water.

No. No, that. Is that a lump in your neck?

Oh, that? No, it’s nothing. It’s just–

Okay, would you please–

It’s a swollen gland.

[sighs] Okay. I-I can’t believe I didn’t notice it before.

No, it’s–it’s nothing.

Would you please stop saying that? Look, I’m–we’re going to the hospital, now.

No.

Yes.

No!

Right now.

[exhales]

[tense music]

This was a terrible idea. I mean, going to the ER on Christmas Eve, all these people coughing and sneezing. If I wasn’t sick when we got here, I sure will be when we leave, all these germs flying around.

Okay, well, Mama, at least they let us sit up here where it is a little less crazy.

Yeah, well, you heard what they said downstairs. I’m a non-emergent case. We’ll be here for hours. Chanel, baby, please. Now I will make an appointment with my own doctor when he gets back from vacation.

Mama, would you please stop being so stubborn and sit down?

Oh.

I don’t even wanna think about how long you’ve been ignoring your symptoms. You remember what happened with Uncle Stuart, when he had that cough for months? And then he didn’t go see a doctor, and then when he finally did, what happened?

He had lung cancer.

Mm-hmm.

This is not that.

Okay, still, you know how important early detection is. And I know you’re busy with work and Abe and getting ready for Christmas and God knows what else, but nothing– nothing is more important to me than you.

[heartfelt music]

Okay.

Voilà. I wished it, and you made it happen, like magic.

More like, uh– more like Grub Dash.

Mm.

Yeah. How many candles are we doing again?

Uh, . I’m pretty much an adult now.

Oh, is that so?

Mm-hmm. I mean, ‘s the age of consent in this state, you know?

No, I– I did not know that. And uh, as your protective big brother, I don’t want to know how you knew that. So I am going to just sing you “Happy Birthday,” and you’re gonna make a wish. Please keep it PG so it doesn’t involve any of that stuff you were just telling me about being and legal, okay?

[sighs] Okay.

Okay.

[cell phone rings] Just one sec.

[cell phone beeps] Chanel. Hey, uh, sorry. I’m running a little late, but I promise I’m gonna be leaving here in a few.

I was actually calling to tell you that we’re gonna have to postpone our gift exchange. I am at the hospital with my mom.

What? What happened?

Uh, she’s been feeling pretty bad for weeks now, and she’s been trying to hide it, but it finally got to the point where she couldn’t anymore, and, uh, so I dragged her down here against her will. And it’s very busy, so we are probably going to be here for hours.

Okay. I’ll be right there.

No, no, Johnny. There–there’s nothing you can do.

Well, I can at least be there for you. I’m on my way.

[cell phone beeps] Holly, I am very sorry, but can we put this on hold?

Um, what happened?

That was Chanel. Her mom’s sick. And look, I really hate to leave you all alone here, but–

No, of course, don’t worry. It’s obviously important.

Thank you for being so understanding. And hey, try to have some fun tonight, okay? You deserve it.

[sighs]

To another crazy year in Salem.

[laughs]

Hear, hear on that.

How many of those have we had together?

[glasses clink]

Well, if you count the years that some of us were presumed dead–

Yeah, the math gets just a little bit fuzzy.

[laughs]

Well, all that matters is that we were there for one another through all of it.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

And you were the first friend that I made in Salem.

I’ve known you longer than anyone, including your wife.

[chuckles] You know, it was right about this time of year, wasn’t it?

Yeah.

[somber harmonica music] * *

[haunting music] Man, you were, like, some valuable asset everybody was fighting over. Victor Kiriakis, Stefano’s man, Petrov, even the head of the ISA. They all said you were some kind of killing machine. But when I found you wandering around, all wrapped up in bandages, you seemed more like a lost puppy dog. I just had to take care of you.

Well, thank God you got me away from them, or I can’t imagine where I would be today.

Yeah.

[glasses clink]

[sighs] Please, you–you– you need to increase patrols at the waterfront. Oh, yeah, thank you. And Merry Christmas.

[cell phone beeps]

[coughs] Mm. Whew, thank you, baby.

Mama, it is Christmas Eve, and you are in the hospital. You shouldn’t be working.

[clears throat] Baby girl, first of all, oh, I am at the hospital, not in the hospital. And second, I’m just doing my job.

[sighs] Now I know– I know you’re concerned about me and I appreciate it, but now is not the time to be bossing around your mama.

Hey.

Johnny.

Found you. Oh.

You called him?

Well, I had to. I had to cancel our, um, gift exchange for tonight.

Oh, if I’d known you were canceling your plans– Johnny, you should go home and spend Christmas Eve with your family.

Well, I would, but, um, they’re all out of town anyway, except Holly. Besides, Chanel said that there’s nothing I can do to help, but I beg to differ.

What, you got some kind of medical degree we don’t know about?

Uh, not quite. Um, I’ll be right back, okay?

[gentle music]

[sighs] It’s not a wonderful life, it’s a crappy life. Why am I still watching this?

[unsettling music]

You know what? I’m gonna add some scotch to this. Why not?

Oh, I’ll take some too.

[laughs] Yeah, right. Maybe in about five years.

Hmm. I mean, no one will ever know if I have a small taste.

[breathes deeply] Happy birthday to me.

[sputters]

[coughs] Oh, damn it.

[grunts]

[“Silent Night”] * *

You look a million miles away.

Yeah, I just– thinking about how lost I was when Steve found me. And then you really found me. I was also thinking about that time I gave you that bracelet.

The charm bracelet. I treasure it.

Yeah. That one. * * That’s it. Rip into it.

Go, go, go, go. Oh. Oh, John. What beautiful, beautiful charms.

No, not just charms. Those are good luck charms for your second chance at life.

Yeah?

Now look closely here. These two little stones are for the twinners. We have opals for Sami and Eric.

[gasps] Oh, their birthdays, yes.

Carrie, none other than the aquamarine.

Mm-hmm.

And a–and a star.

For light. We have an angel for protection and guidance.

And a life preserver?

Mm-hmm. For a safe journey. And we have an anchor– steadfastness. What the hell is this thing on the end? This is a, uh–

What is it? Looks like–

[laughs] it looks like a couch or a sofa.

Yeah, well, what the hell, you are a shrink, right? I figured with all the heavy-duty emotion running up and down this chain here, a little touch of whimsy is in order.

Oh.

[wistful music]

You know, it really is a lovely bracelet.

Thanks. It’s very meaningful to me.

You know, if you would have told me back then that we all would be sitting around here decades later, swapping memories as lifelong friends–

Those were hard times for all of us.

Well, for me, as you all know, I don’t have any memories of who I was before I became John Black. I only knew what I was told, and what– what I was programmed to know. And frankly, I didn’t wanna know any more, not until I unexpectedly discovered who my real father was a couple of months ago, and I learned that I do come from– from good people, and not that–that– that monster Yo Ling. And–and thanks to that wonderful, spirited man coming into my life, I’m finally feeling at peace with myself, and right now, I feel so damn blessed to be surrounded by so much love here. So that John Black guy, he is one lucky man.

[heartfelt music]

Here you go.

Thank you.

You know what? No offense, but I’m just gonna grab myself a beer.

What?

Hey, would you mind getting me one of those too?

What do you mean?

You got it.

Okay, fine. Fine. That’s all the more for us, right?

Yes.

I’ll go with that.

[gasps] Oh, my God.

What, what?

What–my ring is gone.

Hmm?

What in the world? I was baking pies earlier, and I took it off and I put it down. And maybe I got distracted. What if it ends up in a– in a apple pie?

Look, I’m sure you would have noticed it was gone before now.

Hey, hey, don’t worry. You got two PIs here and an ex-cop. We’re gonna find it. We’re on the case.

Oh, my God.

[coughs]

You okay?

Yeah, I think we just solved the case. I found it.

Oh. What?

What?

Oh, my goodness.

What in the– what was it doing there? What? I don’t understand…

[laughter]

All right.

What happened.

[coughs]

Oh, my God. Well, thank God you saw it before you swallowed it.

Thank God Roman got you a big enough rock, it didn’t go down my throat.

[laughter]

You don’t know what this ring means to me. When they took it away from me on the fishing boat, I thought I had lost it forever. And then that day when Roman put it back on my finger, it was just as magical as the first time you did it.

You stay here with me, you understand?

Why? You have big plans?

Yeah, matter of fact, I do need to show you something. And I’m pretty sure you’re not gonna want to miss it.

[romantic music]

Oh, Roman.

Katherine Elizabeth Roberts, will you again do me the honor of being my wife? That ring made it through death and the great beyond.

This ring has endurance, and it’s never going to leave this finger again.

Good.

[sighs] Okay. You guys are all set. There is an exam room waiting for you.

What? Well, I’m the mayor, and I didn’t get special treatment. What kind of strings are you pulling, young man?

Eh, it helps when there’s a whole wing named after your family.

[laughs]

Oh, I see. Well, I guess I was wrong when I said there was nothing that you could do here to help. Well, thank–thank you.

Yes, thank you, Johnny, for coming to the rescue.

I wouldn’t be anywhere else.

[gentle music]

[sighs]

[coughs] Ugh. Hmm. Maybe I should fill this with some water. Nah, I’ll just blame Harold.

[tense music] “Dear Johnny, I love you.” Nah, too abrupt. “Dear Johnny, “becoming your stepsister is the worst thing that ever happened to me because I’m in love with you.” Nah, no reason to bring up the incest thing. Come on, Holly.

[sighs] “Remember that day you told me I looked pretty “in my homecoming dress? “That was the day I fell in love with you. “Maybe you were just trying to be nice, “but you were a zillion times nicer than my immature date, “who ditched me at the dance “to go vape in the bathroom with his bros. “When I came home that night, “you ate rainbow sherbet with me “and told me he was an idiot. “You also let me listen to Taylor Swift in your car, “and you’re the only guy I know “that’s seen every Jane Austen movie. “You’re my soulmate, Johnny. I’m sure of it. “Now that I’m , “there’s nothing stopping us from being together. “I mean, I know you’re with Chanel now, “but I am so much better for you, and you know it. “For one thing, I would never leave you “for your twin sister, only if you had a twin brother. “JK, I would be loyal to you, and only you, forever and ever, “because I love you, Johnny DiMera.

[giggles] Oh, my God, I can’t send this. Ugh, that would ruin everything if he found out.

[sighs] Jeez.

[sighs] If he loved me back, he wouldn’t have left me all alone on my birthday just because Chanel called. He would have stayed and watched me blow out my candles. He doesn’t care.

[scoffs] Nobody cares about Holly.

Okay, she is having her vitals checked, so hopefully she doesn’t make a run for it.

[laughs] Yeah, hopefully. Um, hey, how are you feeling? Uh, that–that’s a stupid question. Obviously, I’m sure you’re worried about your mom.

Yeah. Yeah, I am. And, you know, just being in the hospital on Christmas Eve–

Yeah, it’s the worst, I know.

You say that like you’re talking from personal experience.

That’s because I am.

[somber music] You see this eye?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, it’s not the, uh, original.

What? Wait. So it’s, like, a prosthetic or whatever?

Yeah, believe it or not.

But it looks so real. But why? What–what happened to you?

Uh, when I was a little kid, I had retinoblastoma, which is a type of cancer. And how do I know that it sucks to be in the hospital on the holidays? Because this is exactly the time of year that I had my surgery.

I-I can’t believe I didn’t know about that. But you’re okay? You’re okay now, right?

Yeah, yeah, I’m okay. You know, I have to go get checkups for the rest of my life. I still get a little nervous every time, but I’ve been very lucky in so many ways. And, hey, you’d never even know I was sick, right?

No.

So take heart in that, okay? Because whatever is going on with your mom, she is a very strong woman.

[chuckles] And the doctors here are amazing. So keep the faith, all right?

[soft music]

Hey, I hope you don’t mind if I put you to work, but Santa’s gonna be up very late wrapping gifts for the kids’ toy drive if I don’t get some help.

Well, I’ll help, as long as you don’t expect too much from my corners and bows.

Mm-hmm, especially after a couple of these.

Yeah.

Don’t listen to him. He is the original Secret Santa.

Am I?

Our first Christmas, he made me think that he was the most bah-humbuggiest kind of person.

[both laugh] You would not believe how many Santa hats this guy has.

Baby, you’re no slouch in the Santa department either.

I am not gonna let Kiriakis spoil my Christmas.

He’s gonna spoil a lot more than that if we don’t get back.

No, not until I see my family.

Kayla, you’ve got a new family to worry about. We got a baby coming.

Did you really think that Victor would kill you if you came home for Christmas?

You did not know him back in the day.

He was my first employer in Salem. I bit off more than I could chew when I took that job.

Yeah, he was one tough son of a bitch who basically owned me. Then he became my father-in-law and friend. But I know for a fact that that man knew everything about my past, and he took all those secrets to his grave with him. And I am grateful to have them stay right there forever.

[cell phone rings]

Uh. Hello?

“Hello”? It’s me, Holly.

[scoffs] D-do you even have my number saved? Wha–do you recognize my voice, at least?

What? Of course I have your number saved in my phone. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have answered.

Uh-huh. Whatever, Johnny. Don’t lie to me.

Holly, have you been drinking?

[laughs] Have I been drinking? Well, let me tell you, mister. I’m all alone in this big old house with enough alcohol to fill a cruise ship, so yeah, I’ve been drinking. And–and what is it to you? You don’t care. Nobody cares what I do.

Holly, I care.

Hmm. If you care, you wouldn’t have left me alone to go hold Chanel’s clammy hand.

Whoa. Hey. Slow down, all right? Her mother’s sick.

Yeah.

[glass shatters] Crap.

Holly, what just happened?

Uh, mm, I broke a glass.

Okay, all right. I want you to listen to me. Just don’t touch it. Don’t touch anything. Just leave it there. Harold will clean it up.

Sounds good to me. And–and just so you know, I called to tell you that– that you’re a big fat jerk, Johnny DiMera.

Is Holly okay?

Uh, no. No, I don’t think she is.

Well, you should go home. It sounds like she needs you.

Honestly, I think I am the last person she wants to see. Um, it’s her birthday, and she’s all alone, and I ditched her.

Okay, well, she clearly needs someone right now, and it seems like you’re all she’s got, so un-ditch her.

You sure?

Yes. We will–we’ll be okay here.

Okay, just, uh, promise you’ll call me if you hear any news?

Mm-hmm, I promise.

Okay.

I love you.

I love you too. Take care of your mom.

[gentle music]

[sighs]

[elevator dings]

[grumbling] Oh, my God. What did I just do?

[sighs]

[low piano music] Hey. Hey, Holly. Holly.

Johnny?

Yeah, I’m here.

I’m so sorry about the glass.

Just don’t worry about it, okay? It’s all right.

[laughs]

Gosh, Holly.

[exhales]

[sighs]

[cell phone ringing] Hey.

Hey. How’s Holly?

Uh, knocked out. Judging by the amount of alcohol she drank, she’s gonna have a rough Christmas morning, but I think she’s gonna be okay. How’s your mom doing?

Uh, she is waiting to see a doctor. But I just–I just wanted to call you to check in.

Give her my love.

I will. Merry Christmas, Johnny.

Merry Christmas to you too.

[sighs]

There’s carolers in the hall and they’re headed this way.

[grunts] Thanks for the warning.

[laughs] They sound nice.

[clears throat]

Hey, uh, maybe we should call Abe and let him know what’s going on–

No, no, no. Don’t you dare. Don’t you dare call him. I don’t even know what’s– what’s going on with me, and that man has enough to deal with without worrying over what’s probably– what’s probably nothing.

Okay, but you invited him over for Christmas, so he should probably know that he needs to make other plans.

Other plans? Oh, no, no, no way. Oh, no. I will be home, and he will be coming over for Christmas. Don’t look at me like I’m in denial. I am a very stubborn woman.

Yeah, you don’t have to tell me that.

Oh, honey, come on now. Look, I’m going to be fine, okay? That’s a promise.

[breathes deeply]

[sweet music]

Many hands make light work. That’s what my mother used to always say.

Yes.

There’s gonna be a lot of happy kids tomorrow.

Yeah.

Aww.

Well, look, I’m sorry to break up the party, but I just got a call for a last-minute pie order. both: What?

Why didn’t you tell them no?

Would you tell Julie Williams no?

No.

[laughs]

Yes.

Yeah, she said she’s got some last-minute guests coming over for Christmas Eve. She didn’t bake enough so, uh– and I can’t blame her for being a little grouchy, given the friends are Xander Cook and, uh, Victor’s friend, Konstantin.

Konstantin? I thought Maggie washed her hands of him already.

Well, apparently not. Julie told me she invited him to the Hortons’ Christmas celebration.

Oh, damn.

Wow. Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, just, um, all this talk about the past has kind of– kind of got to me a little. Hey, everyone, thanks for a great evening. Merry Christmas.

Oh, yes. Merry Christmas.

This was sweet.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

That’s some good wrapping.

Roman, thank you for this.

Oh, you did such a nice job here.

Oh, neat.

Oh, nicely done. Well done.

Thank you.

Yeah, okay. Thank you. Thank you for that.

Good wrapping.

Mm-hmm.

Okay, there we go.

[chuckles]

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B&B Transcript Thursday, December 21, 2023

Posted on December 21, 2023January 3, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

[ Dramatic music ]

Bridget: It’s really hard to see my father lying here like this. Hey, um thank you so much for letting me help you take care of him.

Finn: Of course. I’m glad we got to work together.

Bridget: Me too.

Bridget: Um, I was hoping to see some improvement today. I already looked at his chart and…

Finn: His temperature went up last night.

Bridget: Yeah, I saw that. I… I– I’m really worried about pneumonia, finn.

Finn: Yeah. Me too. I scheduled a meeting with the pulmonologist.

Bridget: Oh, good. Thank you.

Finn: The sooner we get him off that ventilator, the better.

Bridget: The question is, can he breathe on his own?

Steffy: I begged you to keep granddad alive. I just wasn’t ready to let him go.

Ridge: None of us were.

Steffy: Yeah, but he gave you medical power of attorney. Taking him off life support. That was, that was your choice and I pressured you not to do it.

Ridge: All right. Yours wasn’t the only voice.

Brooke: So did I, so did donna. We all pleaded with ridge to give eric one last chance.

Steffy: Well, what if we made a mistake? Seeing him last night, seeing him all in those tubes and the ventilator, I just.. maybe he was ready to go. Yes, we did bring him back in the recovery room, but… was it wrong that we didn’t let him go peacefully?

Zende: Luna?

Luna: Oh, hey, I was just thinking about eric and how wonderful he is.

Zende: He’s the best. I got to see him this morning.

Luna: How’s he doing?

Zende: Same

Luna: Sorry, zende.

Zende: The longer this goes on, the more I worry about my grandfather,

Zende: I just sat there in the hospital talking to him. Holding his hand.

Luna: I’m sure he heard you, felt your presence.

Zende: There’s so much more I should have said to him while he was here.

Luna: Your grandpa knows how much you love him.

Zende: Yeah, I know. I just wish there was something I could do for him. I wanted to finish his collection, but ridge already asked rj to help him. I– I don’t want to get in the middle of the two of them. It’s– it isn’t the same.

Luna: That’s tough, zende. I feel for you. I can see how that’s frustrating.

Ridge: Ultimately, it was my decision. I gave finn the go ahead.

Steffy: But we pushed you into saying yes.

Brooke: We all knew the risks. Finn made no promises.

Steffy: Yeah, exactly. There’s no guarantees. And I have faith in my husband, but he can only do what he can do. I mean the rest is just–

Ridge: Hey, the rest’s out of our hands.

Steffy: But, dad, it kills me to just think that granddad is suffering.

Finn: You heard what the respiratory specialist said.

Bridget: Um… yeah. Uh-huh. She’s– she’s afraid of infection.

Finn: Look, eric’s at risk for all kinds of complications. Blood clots, pulmonary edema, R.A.D.S.

Bridget: Yeah. We both know the drill. The longer he’s immobile and on a ventilator, the higher the chances that he won’t make it.

Finn: There’s no alternative, bridget. We’re at a critical part in eric’s recovery.

Bridget: I mean, they did say that he should be able to breathe on his own, right? You and I both know the risks at his age and his condition. My fear is if we do not do this today… it’ll be too late.

Finn: So, we’re in agreement.

Bridget: Yes.

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Zende: Everything that I love about designing, I learned from granddad.

Luna: It shows and you definitely inherited some of his swag too

[ Luna chuckling ]

Zende: That is a huge compliment. Granddad is the man I admire the most, besides my dad. It’s, uh, it’s granddad. He– he is the man. I feel so powerless. I can’t heal his body, but I could be putting this fire onto paper.

Luna: Yeah. But you’re not getting the opportunity.

Zende: No and I don’t need it for the status or the prestige. I just want to do it to be able to give back to granddad. That’s all. But this is a stressful time for the family. We all just want him to come home. Like I– the last thing I want is to be butting heads with ridge.

Luna: Yeah, but you feel passed over for rj.

Zende: The only thing that matters right now is granddad coming home to all of us.

Finn: Eric can’t continue like this much longer. It’s time to extubate.

Bridget: Obviously, that would be the best possible outcome.

Bridget: There is risk. There could be loss of airway protection, ventilatory muscle fatigue

Finn: Gas relay exchange. Yeah. It’s concerning, bridget, admittedly, but so was keeping him intubated. We have to weigh the risks.

Bridget: I don’t know. What if he stops breathing altogether? I wish you would just wake up and tell me what you want me to do.

Finn: Look, if we move forward today, you might be able to hear his voice again.

Bridget: Well, he certainly wouldn’t want to live like this. Incapacitated and trapped in his own body. You know what? You’re right. Let’s do this.

Finn: Okay.

Bridget: I’m gonna go reach out to ridge and the rest of the family and tell them.

Finn: I’ll stay here. I’ll recheck his vitals.

Steffy: I fought so hard to get finn to do this surgery on granddad. But now I’m questioning myself.

Ridge: Well, it’s too late for that. It’s done.

Brooke: We can’t give up faith that eric’s gonna make it through this.

Steffy: I believe he’s going to, I want to. But I have to be realistic. I mean, dad, you were right. What kind of life awaits granddad if he does survive? Like one on feeding tubes and a ventilator. Really?

Ridge: It better not be.

Brooke: I found stephanie’s bible. I’m gonna read you what she marked. “Then they cried to the lord in their trouble and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them. He rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.”

[ Phone ringing ]

Ridge: Bridget. Hey, is there any news?

Bridget: He’s still unconscious. Uh, finn and I just met with dad’s pulmonologist and we’re very concerned about the risk of infection and pneumonia and a multitude of other things. We want to try to take him off the ventilator.

Ridge: But, isn’t that too soon? Do you think he can handle it?

Bridget: Theoretically? Ridge, I cannot give you a definitive answer in his state. Just– I need you at the hospital.

Ridge: On my way.

Brooke: What did bridget say?

Ridge: They want to take dd off the ventilator.

Brooke: What?

Ridge: We gotta go.

Steffy: They don’t think he’s going to make it?

Ridge: I don’t know. Let’s go.

Steffy: Oh, my god.

Finn: All right, eric, you can do this. I need you to breathe on your own.

Zende okay. All right. Thank you. All right, bye. That was ridge. He and brooke and steffy are headed to the hospital.

Luna: Did– did something happen to your granddad?

Zende: They want to take him off the ventilator.

Luna: Already?

Zende: Ridge says that there’s the danger of pneumonia.

Luna: On top of everything else that eric’s dealing with?

Zende: I mean, granddad, he’s been unconscious for days. I just hope that he’s still able to breathe by himself.

Luna: Well, hopefully, this is positive news, right? It’s another step towards eric’s recovery.

Zende: I hope so. I mean, finn is in charge of the case. Bridget is there too.

Luna: Yeah. Eric’s in great hands.

Zende: I trust that they’re doing what’s best for granddad. What’s in his interest. I don’t think they would be taking this risk if it wasn’t the best move.

Luna: Zende, this is so much for you to deal with. I mean, especially during the holidays. Is there anything I can do?

Zende: Honestly, you just being here is enough. You calming my nerves, just letting me vent. You are… I mean, you have this way about you. You’re just so chill and relaxed. You’re never judgmental. You’re so genuine, smart, charming lady.

Luna: Okay. Okay. Now, you’re making my head big.

Zende: No, seriously, you have all the best qualities you can hope for in a person. I can see why rj’s crazy about you.

Ridge: Hey. Dr. Finnegan?

Nurse: Yes, mr. Forrester. I’ll let him know you’re here.

Ridge: Thank you.

Brooke: Donna texted. She’s down at the chapel for a bit.

Ridge: Well, maybe she’s got the right idea. Doing the right thing is just– it’s just too much of a gamble.

Brooke: He made it through the procedure, so I have to believe he’s going to make it through this.

Steffy: Are we putting him through more pain and suffering? Should we have let him go with dignity? I mean, he already crossed over. Maybe that’s what he wanted.

Ridge: We can’t think about that right now.

Steffy: Look, maybe the treatment did work, dad. Or say it does work? What, he’s gonna be around for us? A few more days of misery? Really?

Ridge: Steffy.

Steffy: Oh, my god.

Ridge: One step at a time.

Brooke: Look, finn and bridget wouldn’t have suggested this if they didn’t think that it was absolutely necessary for eric to breathe on his own. So, we have to be positive about this. We know eric’s strong. He’s survived so much. He is gonna survive this. We just have to believe in his strength and his resiliency.

Steffy: How– how’s he doing?

Finn: Um, well, as bridget told you over the phone, we want to remove him from the ventilator.

Ridge: And you’re sure this is the right move?

Bridget: It’s the only move we’ve got.

Zende: For real though, luna. Everyone here adores you.

Luna: Well, the feeling is definitely mutual.

Zende: Well, I’m glad that you’ve had such a positive experience.

Luna: I wasn’t expecting all this, though. You know, I was just hoping to come in, work hard and make a good impression, but it has been so much more meaningful than I could have ever imagined. I mean, I’ve actually formed real relationships and friendships like with you and eric. Everyone has gone out of their way to make me feel welcome. Like guys, seriously, I am just an intern.

Zende: You are not just an intern. You are an amazing addition to forrester creations. You’ve been so great with my grandfather. It means the world to my whole family.

Luna: It was an absolute honor to be in the same presence as eric. Like to get the opportunity to learn from someone so kind and brilliant.

Zende: Well, he is a big fan of yours as well. I mean, we all are. No one as much as my cousin, of course. Rj’s is a smart guy. He saw something special in you. He is very lucky to have you.

Finn: Any change in his vitals?

Nurse: His blood pressure is down.

Steffy: That doesn’t sound good.

Brooke: Hi, eric. It’s brooke. We’re all here for you and donna is down at the chapel, so she’ll be back soon. Finn and bridget, they’re doing everything they possibly can for you. You’d be so proud of our little girl. I just want you to know that we’re here for you. We’ll always be here for you. We love you so much. Oh, mom. I promise, we’re doing everything we can for him.

Brooke: I know, sweetheart. I know.

Steffy: Granddad. It’s me, steffy. I really hope you can hear me. I’m so sorry, but we couldn’t let you go. We’re just not ready to say goodbye and I just pray that you are not upset with us. I can’t do that. I can’T. I can’T.

Ridge: Steffy’s right. We wanted to exhaust every possibility because we didn’t want to lose you. And you know what? Maybe we were wrong. Maybe this is not your time to go. Maybe there’s some kind of miracle that can give you back the life you want. On your terms. Not attached to machines and wires and that’s why we’re here. I wanted to… and I want to talk to you about that ’cause… the doctors want to take you off the ventilator. They want you to breathe on your own. And we want that too and I know you want that because that– that means you get to be closer to running around and singing and dancing and creating things and drinking martinis with me. I know it’s scary, but you’re not alone. Look, you’ve– you’ve got your family, you’ve got your kids, your grandkids. You’ve got fans all over the world pulling for you. But you have to fight. You have to want this. So, if you do want this, you gotta show us a sign.

Steffy: Look, he’s moving his eyes.

Finn: Eric. Eric. Can you– can you hear us?

Steffy: Oh, my god. His eyes are moving.

Bridget: Dad. Daddy. Can you hear us?

Ridge: Dad? I know you’re in there. I know you can hear us. I know you can finn and bridget, they want to take this ventilator off. Are you ready for that? Are you ready?

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Y&R Transcript Thursday, December 21, 2023

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Ashley: So, the deal is done. Tucker took the bait. He bought me out of glacade. What do we do next?

Jack: Next, we deliver the first blow of the one-two punch. Everything is ready. I went ahead and made the one change kyle asked for.

Ashley: That was the right thing to do. I mean, the only person that should be affected by this is tucker. Nobody else.

Jack: Once I push send, this damning information is going to go out to every major news outlet in the world.

Ashley: It’s a story that tucker does not want out there. Jack, when this whole thing happened, he was off the grid. Then, he covered it up, in spite of his enlightenment.

Jack: This is exactly the kind of thing that will destroy his credibility.

Ashley: I know. It’s a public relations nightmare. He could have gotten in front of this when it was uncovered. I think that his ego got in the way and it made him think that he couldn’t be touched by it and he’s going to find out soon enough how wrong he was. You know, it’s just ironic. I had so many hopes for glacade and so many hopes for tucker and me and the whole thing has just blown up right in my face.

Jack: Are you sure you’re still ready to go ahead with this?

Ashley: Yes, I am, jack. I’ve done everything we’ve discussed.

Jack: I’m just saying it might not be easy. I know the two of you have history. The two of you have had a number of run-ins recently.

Ashley: Yeah. Do you have a point you’re trying to make with me?

Jack: Once I push send there is no turning back. Tucker’s professional life will go up in flames. You having any second thoughts?

Billy: Thank you. Well, it’s official. Congratulations are in order. I am no longer at jabot. I am now officially at chancellor-winters, starting after the break.

Chelsea: And in record time. I will say, when you set your mind to something, you really make it happen.

Billy: It’s the right thing to do. There’s no time to waste. Lily’s visiting mattie. Devon and jill need my help, so time to hit the ground running.

Chelsea: So, what happens when lily comes back? You two were a leadership team before.

Billy: We were. Yeah, we did some good things in the business world. But honestly, right now, I’m not looking for answers. My priority is making sure that devon and my mom are supported and that tucker doesn’t make a move for the company.

Chelsea: Well, you are the ultimate defender and protector. I’ve seen it firsthand and it’s wonderful.

Billy: I’m not on my own. Did I mention that nate is back as well?

Chelsea: They’re letting him come back to chancellor-winters?

Billy: Mm-hmm. Almost stabbed his family in the back, but all is forgiven. He’s got a pinky swear that he won’t sabotage the company again, but…

Chelsea: Well. Well, listen, we’ve all screwed up. We’ve all needed second chances.

Billy: Can I steal some of that kindness and understanding, please?

Chelsea: Yes. It’s all yours.

Billy: Mm. Good. Because I could spread a little bit of that to chance. My mother recruited chance. We both thought it would be a good idea for me to mentor him for a little while. He is not very thrilled about it.

Chelsea: Why? Chance has zero track record in business. He’d be lucky to have your wisdom and support.

Billy: That’s exactly what I said, but apparently, he’d rather have it from someone who hasn’t burned so many bridges.

Chelsea: You have a great track record.

Billy: A bunch of businesses and a bunch of positions, I think that’s what he said. To be honest, I couldn’t really argue with him.

Chelsea: Who wants to stay at the same place all the time? It’s boring.

Billy: You’re such a protector, such a defender.

Chelsea: I don’t know.

Billy: No, you are. And I appreciate it.

Chelsea: Well, to be honest with you, I’m a little worried about this job change. I would just– I would hate if I encouraged you to do something that you’re going to end up regretting.

Audra: Hey.

Kyle: Hey.

Audra: Kyle, you actually made it.

Kyle: Yeah, I came as soon as I could.

Audra: Yeah. After you took a while answering my texts. I wonder if you were having second thoughts about our plan again?

Kyle: Not again. Always.

Audra: Well, listen, I confronted tucker about not being upfront about his plan and he swore to me that he would never leave me hanging out in the cold, so he fully intends for me to run jabot after the takeover.

Kyle: Yeah, but that doesn’t mean it’s a sure thing.

Audra: Have little faith, kyle. We will both profit from this. We are so close to success.

Kyle: No. Audra, it’s not about faith. Something is about to go down. Something huge.

Victor: There we go. Wasn’t I right?

Nikki: Um, about what?

Victor: About this place, baby? This is a wonderful place for us to relax and forget about all our troubles.

Nikki: Yes. Yes, a lovely idea. But I need to use the ladies’ room. Will you excuse me for a minute?

Victor: Sure. I’ll get us some drinks, okay?

Victoria: Claire? Why? Why– why– why are you doing this? Why are you pretending that claire is my baby eve all grown up? Yeah,we love our house, but the cost

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Ashley: You keep asking me if I’m having second thoughts. I’m starting to wonder if you’re looking for a reason not to take the next step.

Jack: There is not a single doubt in my mind that this should happen and you know that. Which makes me wonder if this– this accusation is just the next deflection.

Ashley: I’m not having second thoughts. I’m not. I do pity tucker. He would hate to hear me say that, but I– I do, I have pity for him. You know, I mean, he’s about to lose everything and it doesn’t mean that I’m having a change of heart. Our father built jabot from the ground up, right? He based it on ethical and honorable principles. If tucker somehow had gotten his hands on jabot, then we would have been faced with having to watch him destroy our father’s legacy. I’m not going to let it happen.

Jack: I am glad to hear that.

Ashley: But it doesn’t mean I’m going to gloat, jack, okay? Because people I care about are affected by this. I mean, not abby so much because she– she hates tucker, but I mean, he’s devon’s father. He’s– he’s dominic’s grandpa. And dominic loves him and I hate to see what this is gonna do to them.

Jack: Believe me, devon has some idea of who his father is. He might already suspect this whole–

Ashley: No, he doesn’T. He would never let something like this slide and abby hasn’t said a word. They don’t know.

Jack: Okay. This is tucker’s mess to clean up.

Ashley: I know.

Jack: He’s a bastard as an executive. He’s a bastard as a husband. If he wants to be better as a father and a grandfather, he can plead his case. As far as the business world goes though.

Ashley: Well, thankfully he can’t do anything to hurt jabot anymore, right?

Jack: Right. So, are you ready to go through with this?

Ashley: If he just left us alone, we wouldn’t have to do any of this. He only has himself to blame. Do it. Go on.

Billy: Look at you, trying to protect me like I’m a new kid at school.

Chelsea: I just– I feel like there are already obstacles at chancellor-winters before you’ve even gone back there.

Billy: Chance and nate aren’t gonna be a problem. And after officially leaving jabot and having a very difficult, but important conversation with jack, I feel like a weight’s been lifted off my shoulders. Bittersweet, yeah. But a relief.

Chelsea: Well, your family’s company is important to you. For good reason.

Billy: It is. You know, when jack hired me back at jabot this last time, I felt like it was the right place to be. It felt like– it felt like I was home, you know, to honor my father and step up.

Chelsea: Yeah. And then, I encouraged you to leave.

Billy: You are a woman of insight and vision. I am late to that curve. It got too much, you know, trying to protect the job. Trying to hold on to it. Kyle shows up and he wants it back. You know, I always felt like diane was a threat. You add tucker on top of that and it just, you know, it got too much for me.

Chelsea: You were trying to protect your father’s legacy. No one would judge you for that.

Billy: It wasn’t always about jabot, to be honest. It was about me wanting to be a hero. You know, get the credit. Prove that I can be the savior for jabot and it doesn’t always have to be jack. I wanted to make sure that my father was proud of me as he watches down over me because I don’t think I ever achieved that while he was alive.

Chelsea: And now you’re going back to chancellor-winters to help your mom.

Billy: Yeah, she made it very clear it’s time to step into the breach. And no one says no to jill abbott. Not and live to tell the tale.

Chelsea: And you want to protect her legacy from tucker. But billy, isn’t it the same kind of addictive rush as at jabot? I mean, how is it any different?

Victoria: Oh, um. Is that dinner for claire grace? I’m victoria newman. I’m actually on the visitor’s list. Um, is she in a group therapy meeting or some other meeting?

Nurse: Nothing else is scheduled at dinner time.

Victoria: I need to speak with someone in security.

Victor: Thank you.

Nate: Nikki?

Nikki: Nate.

Nate: Um, what are you doing?

Nikki: I have no idea what you’re talking about. I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

Jack: There’s no turning back now.

Ashley: Tucker’s dirty little secret is about to become international news.

Jack: Anyone involved with glacade is either going to abandon ship or they’re going to band together and drive tucker out. Tucker mccall and his brand are about to flatline.

Audra: You know, since when do you get worked up like this? What exactly is about to go down?

Kyle: The– the– the mccall scandal. The cover-up about the singer having sex with underage girls. Look, it’s about to be all over the news if it isn’t already.

Audra: No. This was supposed to be a nonissue. You know, we can talk to your family. We can work it out, but we have to stop this right now.

Kyle: No, audra. It’s probably too late for that. I begged my dad to kill the story or at least delay the release, but there was nothing I could say. He knew that tucker was targeting jabot, so it was a preemptive attack.

Audra: There has to be something you can do to stop this.

Kyle: No. It’s too late. I said everything I could without tipping my hand. What was I supposed to say? “Don’t go after tucker because you’ll tank my future job plans?” Look, tucker did this to himself, and to you.

Audra: You’re not understanding me. This can’t get out. Not now and not ever. I have worked way too damn long and hard to go down like this. Oh, my god.

Kyle: Well, you might be all right.

Audra: I might? Is that supposed to reassure me?

Kyle: I– I begged my dad to keep you out of it.

Audra: Oh, you did, huh?

Kyle: Of course, I did. Look, I told you, I’m on your side.

Audra: Yeah, but there’s no telling what’s gonna happen when someone starts digging. I gotta warn tucker.

Kyle: No. Tucker had months to do damage control. If he does anything now, it’ll look desperate and guilty.

Audra: Tucker was right, wasn’t he?

Kyle: About what?

Audra: You. You didn’t even try to stop jack at all, did you? You know, or maybe you knew all along? You were part of the plan. You kept me busy and distracted while jack set things in motion. Just tell the truth, kyle. You were just using me, weren’t you?

Tucker: “To the newly admitted staff of glacade, welcome aboard the most exciting journey of your career. You are about to embark on an amazing adventure as we build the next great company of the 21st century.” What? Son of a bitch.

Nate: Nikki, wait.

Nikki: What is it, nate?

Nate: Can we talk?

Nikki: What do we have to talk about?

Nate: You took a drink from that flask you pulled out of your purse. And then you popped some mints to cover up the smell of alcohol.

Nikki: Wow. Making things up again, are you? You’re attacking me because you couldn’t get anywhere with victor. You know, that’s a terrible accusation. You should know better. But if you dare try to spread that lie to victoria or anybody–

Nate: Nikki, I am not judging you. I am speaking to you as someone who cares, okay? How long have you been off the wagon?

Nikki: Okay. First of all, you are mistaken. And second of all, it’s none of your damn business. You were fired, remember that? So, whatever goes on in our family is none of your concern.

Nate: Whatever happened at newman enterprises, I am still a doctor. I still care about the health of people around me. Alcoholism is a disease. Insidious and potentially deadly. Help and treatment are the only way, nikki.

Nikki: You know, I don’t have to stand here and be lectured by you.

Nate: But you’ve been doing so well for so long. If something happened to–

Nikki: Do I have to call security because I will?

Nate: Look, I heard you suffered some sort of seizure. Are you having an M.S. Recurrence? Because if that triggered a relapse–

Nikki: Will you leave me alone?

Nate: Nikki, listen. Maybe you think you have this under control?

Nikki: Just leave me alone. I told you already. How many times do I have to say it? You stay out of my life. Got that?

Victoria: Have you seen, uh, a strange woman in this facility? She’s caucasian, 5’6. Um, short, dark hair, maybe in her 60s. She might have tried to slip in looking like a nurse.

Guard: There was someone I saw earlier that I thought was a new hire, but she had a badge and blonde hair.

Victoria: Oh, my god. That was probably a wig. Listen, this woman is extremely dangerous and she’s wanted by the police. We have to find her immediately. And the– the young woman that’s probably with her.

Nate: Victor. I apologize for interrupting, but there’s something we need to discuss.

Victor: You are interrupting. I think I’ve said everything to you that needs to be said.

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Victoria: Cole, I’m at the hospital.

Cole: Hey, how’s claire?

Victoria: I don’t know. She seems to be missing and nobody knows where she is. And it gets worse. I found a bracelet on her pillow. It looked exactly like the one that jordan was wearing at the lake house.

Cole: Wait, wait. Are you sure?

Victoria: I think that jordan, she must have snuck in here disguised as a nurse. Just like she did the first time when she took claire from us.

Cole: Slipped in past security and out again with a patient?

Victoria: I knew she wasn’t done with us. Cole, she has our daughter. I just know it. And she’s so vulnerable and she’s so scared. Hold on a second. Did you find them?

Guard: Security footage shows the blonde woman exiting with a patient in a wheelchair.

Victoria: Oh, my god. Did you hear that?

Cole: Yes. Yes. I’m on my way.

Nate: Look, I understand you don’t want to speak with me, but this is pretty important.

Victor: You here to try to convince me to give you a second chance? Ain’t gonna happen.

Nate: This isn’t about newman.

Victor: Then you and I have nothing to talk about.

Nate: Victor. Vic, please. Look, hear me out. I heard victoria and your family went through something pretty traumatic recently.

Victor: How the hell did you hear about that?

Nate: And that nikki suffered some sort of seizure?

Victor: How did you hear about that?

Nate: I don’t know any of the details, but if it’s true, I’m sorry to hear it. I just hope it hasn’t pushed any of you into a troubling situation.

Victor: What are you fishing for?

Nate: Victor, I’m not fishing for anything.

Victor: If someone betrays me, I will not forgive it.

Nate: Victor, you’re not hearing me. This is not about me wanting another chance at newman. And for the record, I never tried to betray you.

Victor: I used to respect you, nate. Anyone who gets a medical degree, I take my hat off for that. Okay? But you had ulterior motives. It didn’t work out. I caught you. End of story.

Audra: Tucker, you have to get back to me asap. It’s time to gather forces. You know, I thought I could trust you, kyle. You convinced me that you wanted to be on our team. You know, I don’t know what I was thinking.

Kyle: No. That was not the case at all, audra. This wasn’t a betrayal.

Audra: Oh, okay. Then why didn’t you at least warn us this was coming? That’s the least you could have done.

Kyle: What I did was convince my dad to redact your name from all of the emails. Then, I came to warn you.

Audra: So, you didn’t know about any of this until today?

Kyle: Of course not. I’m the ingrate, entitled son who let his father down, remember? Look, my father kept it from me. Just like he’s keeping all the important things from me right now.

Audra: Right. Sure. You know, I’m sure living at that house, you had no idea your father was about to detonate a bomb. You don’t seriously expect me to believe that, kyle, do you?

Kyle: You think I want this? My father doesn’t trust me. He shoved me out of jabot and is keeping secrets. That’s why I threw in with you and tucker. Because my father has turned his back on me as a potential leader at jabot. My path to promotion was through you. I was counting on it.

Audra: Well, you evidently bet wrong. Tucker is gonna go ballistic. You know, I have been with him for years and I have bet my entire career on this and now it’s over.

Kyle: Maybe it doesn’t have to be.

Audra: Oh, be serious, kyle. Your father did not expose that story because it’s harmless. It’s gonna destroy tucker’s reputation and his connection to glacade. Without glacade, we can’t take on jabot. So, there’s nothing left for you or me.

Kyle: Slow down. There may still be a way to pull this off.

Audra: How kyle?

Kyle: Just trust me.

Audra: Oh, yeah, I should do that.

Kyle: I’ve come up with the perfect product that glacade can steal from jabot.

Audra: And what good will that do us when we don’t have a company that can use it?

Jack: Whoa, whoa. Slow down.

Tucker: Hey, jack. Nice to see you.

Jack: Tucker. What brings you by?

Tucker: You’ve been waiting. Counting the minutes so you could use this information. You finally found the perfect op– this move, coming from him, I could have predicted that. That’s inevitable. But from you… I… I never expected this from you.

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Billy: Staying at jabot to protect the company for my siblings or going to chancellor-winters to support my mom, the difference there is easy. It’s jack.

Chelsea: He’s that big a figure in your life, isn’t he?

Billy: There’s a lot of baggage that comes with it. But look, moving on to my new/old company, it’s– it’s the right thing to do. And maybe I’m being too overly confident. Maybe battling tucker from a new front will still ignite the obsessive flames.

Chelsea: If that happens, will you talk about it?

Billy: With you? Absolutely. I don’t think it will. But there is one question that still haunts me.

Chelsea: And what’s that?

Billy: What is my legacy? You know, what do I leave behind when it’s all said and done? Where is it? What is it? Even after you’ve so beautifully helped me come to these revelations, I still can’t answer the one basic, but profound question of one’s life. I– you know, what’s my purpose?

Jack: Face it, tucker. You are done. You have been effectively cut off at the knees.

Tucker: I guess you and I have a different definition of civility. ‘Cause I thought we agreed to not let our separation turn into a war? But if that’s what you want, sweetheart, you’ve got it. Oh, and jack, I’m not done. Not by a long shot.

Victoria: Cole.

Cole: Hey. I got here as fast as I could. Any word on claire?

Victoria: No. I’ve already alerted the hospital security. I’ve called the police. My father’s team is involved.

Cole: Why would jordan even risk coming in here to take claire?

Victoria: Who knows? Why does that woman do anything that she does?

Cole: How was she able to sneak her out of here?

Victoria: Apparently, she had her in a wheelchair wrapped in a blanket, transported her over to the main hospital, where security is supposedly less stringent.

Cole: Yeah. Where she’s had the practice and the viciousness too. I mean, the thought of her manipulating claire again. Emotionally torturing her.

Victoria: Claire’s already so broken. And we weren’t there to protect her once again. What is this gonna do to her?

Cole: Vic, listen, we can’t think like that, all right? We’re going to find our daughter. We’re gonna find claire.

Nate: Once again, you’re wrong. But I’ll say it again. I had no ulterior motives. My only concern was your health. Look, I swore an oath to use my medical knowledge to provide advice and encouragement to sustain the health of others, so no matter where I work or– or what my job title is, protecting well-being is my first instinct.

Victor: Then why the hell don’t you follow your first instinct and return to medicine, okay? But leave my family alone.

Nate: Ironically, that’s exactly what I’m trying to do when I suggest you keep an eye on nikki. Whatever trauma your family went through may have affected her more profoundly than she’s letting on.

Victor: What are you implying?

Nate: I have reason to believe nikki might be drinking again.

[ Victor sighing ] I love that my daughter still needs me. What is cirkul? Cirkul is the fuel you need to take flight. Cirkul is the energy that gets you to the next level. Cirkul is what you hope for when life tosses lemons your way. Cirkul. It’s your water, your way. Febreze!

Chelsea: Was it me? Did I push you into a deep hole of introspection and regret?

Billy: Even if you did, would that be so bad? I mean, you help me see the big picture?

Chelsea: But, I mean, if it’s painful or confusing–

Billy: It’s neither one of those things. I mean, isn’t that what we’re supposed to do? We’re supposed to find the meaning in all of this? Find our place in this big old world, you know? I mean, what are people gonna say about me when I’m gone?

Chelsea: Deep thoughts.

Billy: The deepest. Look, I am not– I’m not concerned. I’m not regretful at all. I’m honestly excited about this new chapter in my life. It’s exhilarating. It’s a rush, but it’s the right kind of rush because this is about discovery.

Chelsea: Mm. Finding your true purpose.

Billy: There you go. It’ll be a hell of a success story, right? I can see the headline already, billy abbott finds the meaning of life.

Chelsea: So, I think the lesson here is that my pushiness is really useful.

Billy: That’s exactly what it is. Don’t feel bad, okay? Because I feel great. And I want you to feel great too.

Nate: Maybe the concierge knows where she was headed? Or the valet? Nikki shouldn’t be driving. If she took the car, victor…

Victor: Nate, this goes no further than right here, you got it? And from now on, you stay out of our family’s business.

[ Phone ringing ]

Nikki: Who is this?

Jordan: Hello, nikki.

Nikki: What the hell do you want?

Jordan: Have you enjoyed our communication these past few days?

Nikki: Stop calling me.

Jordan: Does the music bring back memories? I so enjoyed discovering and sharing the wonderful poetry of edgar allan poe with you. Most appropriate, don’t you think?

Nikki: The police are looking for you. It’s only a matter of time before they find you.

Jordan: But I’ve already found you. Watching your every move. From a safe distance, of course.

Nikki: Stay away from me, you demented bitch.

Jordan: Does it sing to you, nikki? The vodka? Does it take all the sharp edges off? How does it feel when the liquor fills your veins? You should thank me. I’ve given you back something that you wanted. And you’re about to have another drink now, aren’t you, my friend?

Nikki: Yeah, I’ve been drinking. I’m drunk right now. What’s it to you?

[ Audra sighing ]

Audra: You know, I would give up and walk away, but I deserve an answer.

Tucker: If I have ever given you the impression that I don’t need you, that I appreciate you or value you, you have my most heartfelt apologies.

Audra: You know, none of that is an actual statement. You throw all these words around and they all end up being meaningless.

Tucker: You want statements. I respect very few people in this world. I respect you. I trust no one, except you. You know me. You call me out and you make this fun. I love the way your eyes light up when you’re about to go in for a kill. I love the way your brilliant mind works. I love it all, audra.

Audra: Why are you just now saying it?

Tucker: I didn’t think I needed to. There was no kyle to make you doubt me, or yourself. Gosh, I could have sworn this was my room. 353. Since when did you swipe my extra key card?

Audra: Housekeeping let me in and I convinced them I– I lost my key.

Tucker: Well, I’ll have to talk to management about that. I don’t like strange people coming into my room.

Audra: Okay. You know, I left you a few messages. Why haven’t you responded? And have you seen the internet?

Tucker: Yes, I have. Yes, I have. Have you seen the picture they’re using? Very flattering.

Audra: You know, kyle came to me to give you the heads up, only conveniently, it was a little too late.

Tucker: What a surprise.

Audra: You know, kyle swears he can still be trusted and he can still get us what we want from jabot, but I just– I don’t know about him anymore.

Tucker: Kyle is the least of our problems now that the story is out.

Audra: But it doesn’t have to be the end of the world, right? You know, maybe we can still salvage it. All we have to do now is strategize our next move. Tucker! What do you think we should do now?

Tucker: I don’t know. It’s not so simple. Jack’s not the only one who fired this volley. He’s not the only one we have to worry about.

Audra: Just don’t, tucker. Do not lose focus right now.

Tucker: Ashley sure got her revenge against me. In spades.

Kyle: I got the alert on my cell. Ah, the story is everywhere.

Jack: Another glass for my brilliant son. We are celebrating.

Ashley: Well, some of us more than others.

Jack: A toast. To the first successful step in the demise of tucker mccall.

Victoria: Dad.

Victor: What?

Victoria: Look, I tried calling you. Jordan was at the hospital.

Victor: What are you talking about?

Victoria: I don’t know. I was not there when she arrived. And she somehow snuck her way into the hospital and she took claire with her.

Victor: Did you call security?

Victoria: Yes.

Cole: We don’t know where they are.

Victor: But they couldn’t have gotten far. I’m gonna go to the ranch and be with your mother, okay?

Victoria: What? Dad is–

Victor: Darling, keep me posted.

Victoria: Is everything–

Victor: Yeah, yeah.

Jordan: The liquor makes you so much more interesting, nikki, but I need you to stay calm. Keep it together just for a little while longer.

Nikki: Stay calm for what?

Jordan: Shut up and listen to me. I have claire. You remember claire, don’t you? Your granddaughter? Victoria’s firstborn?

Nikki: No, you don’T. She’s in the hospital.

Jordan: No, she’s with me. She betrayed me. She betrayed the plan. She chose victoria over me. Me. The woman who raised her. The only person who ever loved her.

Nikki: Like you know anything about love.

Jordan: Victoria abandoned her and left her for dead, so here’s what we do. If you ever want victoria to see sweet, little claire again, we’ll have to make a little trade. Her mother for her daughter.

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GH Transcript Thursday, December 21, 2023

Posted on December 21, 2023February 24, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

I thought you found… the terms of my last offer acceptable. Let’s review. Alright, I’ll tell you what. Uh, tonight we open, uh, whatever I want and then open whatever you want. And then we open the rest tomorrow. Yeah? Alright.

[ Knock on door ] Dante. What a wonderful surprise. Come in. Thanks, nina. Hey, dante. Hey. Hi. Hey. Everything okay? Uh, yeah. Yeah. I’m sorry. I just, uh, wonder if I could have a word with you in private. Uh… ava: On christmas eve? Yeah. Uh, this — this can’t wait. Family for the holidays, am I right? I hope you’re enjoying your time with yours and I can’t wait to see you when you’re back. Merry christmas, blaze. Dr. Belson told us we’d basically be starting over, beginning with an egg donor. And we’d be at the bottom of the waitlist. The bottom? That doesn’t seem fair. Right? After everything the two of you have been through, the last thing you should be doing is waiting any longer. I’m honestly not even thinking about us right now. What happens next depends on kristina. Will you look at this place? Maxie, you have outdone yourself. Maxie’s always been great at decorating. Yeah, well, I had to get a little creative this year because of the whole deception situation. Fortunately, I am no stranger to decorating on a budget. Maxie, I am so s–

[ Knock on door ] Were you expecting anyone else? Well, it is christmas eve. Ho! Oh, my gosh. Ho ho! Hey, sasha.

[ Door closes ] I just feel so bad for monica. It was just her ankle. Could have been so much worse. Yeah, I warned her. Be careful in the driveway. It’s a sheet of ice. Does she listen to me? No. I’m sure you were happy to tell her you were right, huh? See? You get me. Willow: Oh, my god. Leo and wiley are so adorable. They absolutely love these antlers. What’s not to love? Willow, how long are you planning on wearing those antlers? I mean, it’s one thing for children, but don’t you feel a little self-conscious being the only adult in antlers? Lois: Oh, don’t you worry, tracy. I brought enough for everyone. Of course you did. Ned knows that I’m the one who tipped off the sec. Okay, but wh– what does that have to do with me? Well, he wants information on aurora to use against you and drew, and if I give him that information, then he will keep taking the blame. Alright, michael, what do you have to say to me that you can only say in front of the horses? I want a truce. This ought to be good. Yeah. Like it or not, ned. We’re family. It’s christmas, and I want to move on. So as a gesture of goodwill, I have a gift. What’s this? Everything you ever wanted.

Oh, come on, loosen up. Join the fun. Lois, what you call fun… I call torture. Tell me something. Do those three ghosts still visit you every christmas eve, or did you finally scare them off? Tracy, come on. There are three children in this house trying to enjoy the holidays. Would it kill you to put on a pair of antlers? Those three children are inundated with gifts and treats. They will not notice my lack of headgear. Well, this is a gift, tracy, so just take it. Lois, your being here would be gift enough. Except that I already live with a bridge and tunnel chick, and I don’t need another one. Okay, everybody, it’s christmas. So before we say or do anything that we can’t take back… oh, we moved way past that. Why don’t you take these antlers and your attitude and shove them where santa’s reindeer are afraid to fly? And why don’t you take the “a” train back to bensonhurst? Do not mistake this with the christmas spirit. I’m just trying to get in good with my new boss. Oh, I’ll let you know how you did, but prepare yourself. My kids can be tough customers. I live to be judged. And you? I have your present wrapped, ready to go. Uh, I just didn’t know you’d be here tonight, so I’ll drop it off later? I can’t wait to see what you got me. Hope you like it. Okay. Uh, let’s see, uh, one for you. Oh. And I got, uh, one for — for mac. Well, thank you. Tell me, do you usually buy presents for your boss’s parents? Well, no. You and mac have been good to me, so… where is mac, by the way? Argentina. Ah. Well, since you’re not with him, it’s clearly not on vacation. Nah, it’s more of a fact-finding mission. All very hush-hush. That’s a shame. It’s too quiet. That means the kids are up to something. Like what? Well, yesterday I found james making a booby trap to catch santa. And georgie, being the good sister that she is, was teaching him how to camouflage it. So I’m gonna go check on them. If I’m not back in five minutes, send help. Okay. Greetings. You. What are you doing here? Michael: I am giving you… the voting proxy on half my elq shares. I had my lawyer draw up the agreement and have yours check it out. And is there a catch or is this an out-and-out trap? I knew you’d never agree to a truce without a bribe. So…there it is. I know it hasn’t been that long since I recovered my memory, but I wasn’t born yesterday. I don’t understand. Do you want the proxy? What I want is to know why you’re doing nina’s dirty work. So I’m guessing you heard what happened at the docks. There was a shooting. You and anna stopped the gunman. You want to tell me why it had to go down that way? Well, it was about anna and it was about you.

When you offered to be our surrogate, we all thought this was going to happen within the year, but now… realistically, it’s going to be another six months at least, just to get to the fertilization and implantation. Not to mention the pregnancy. This is going to take a lot longer than any of us thought. It’s — it’s okay, I understand, and I’m still on board. But you have your lgbtq+ center and everything that’s coming up with it. I’ll make it work. Kristina, I appreciate your devotion to this, but please don’t decide until you’ve thought about it. Molly, I have thought about it. I mean, really, really thought about it. Because none of this has been easy or gone remotely according to plan. Facing yet another setback after getting our hopes up… we’re just not sure how much more heartbreak we can stand. Mom…what’s with this brochure? Are you doing an article on skydiving or something? Uh, no. Not exactly. Well, it’s not a christmas present, is it? I would never encourage my daughters to do something so insanely dangerous as jumping out of a plane. Wait, this is a liability waiver with your name literally on it. Please explain. I don’t think that I can. I can’t get you to show up at pilates, let alone go skydiving. I can’t actually see you planning to jump out of a plane unless someone was pushing you. Or dragging me. This doesn’t make any sense. Since when were you interested in going skydiving? Never. And I don’t want to go now. Then what…? I have to. Is it just me, or have sonny and dante been out there a long time? What’s going on? Why are you worried? Come on, nina, you and I both know that somebody’s trying to set me up for something. And now one of pcpd’s finest shows up at sonny’s doorstep. His son on christmas eve. Yeah, well, trust me, those two aren’t out there swapping eggnog recipes. So this brennan guy, he has ties with pikeman? Yeah, that’s — that’s why I’m here. Look, the government is coming down pretty hard on pikeman. Right. And if if you had any business dealings at all with them, I’m just letting you know that you could be getting a visit from the feds. They’re not gonna find anything. Okay. Speaking of the feds, what are they gonna do about brennan? You think he has anything to do with the metro court shooting? He’s denying it. What a surprise. Yeah, but he might actually be telling the truth this time because, you know, you’re the director of the wsb. Are you gonna hire a shooter with a gun that could be traced back to your own organization? And if the shooter wasn’t working for brennan or cyrus renault… whoever was targeting me and anna… is still out there. Oh. The “a” train doesn’t even go to bensonhurst. Don’t care. Oh, yeah? Well, there’s a whole lot of bridge and tunnel people trying to get to and from the city that care a whole lot. Not that that should matter to you. You’re right. It doesn’T. Oh. Do you have any idea how long it takes to get from bensonhurst to jfk? It’s not that far as the crow flies, but the train… it’s a nightmare. Oh, my god. I mean, you either got to take a cab or you got to take a rideshare. But if you’re gonna take the train, it’s got to be the “D.” I am never gonna need this information. I mean, you could take the “n” and the “R.” What? The never and the rarely? You have been out of brooklyn way too long. I’m not saying it’s efficient. I’m just saying that it is possible. No, you cannot take the “r” because it terminates in bay ridge. Oh, my god, you’re right. I have been away too long. Yeah. Maybe it’s time to move back. Couldn’t you take the “f” and transfer to the bus? Both: The bus?! Oops. Ugh!

[ Laughing ] The bus. Willow, hello. Don’t you need some help with your kids?

[ Clears throat ] Please tell me you need help with the kids. Uh, actually, I was just wondering, uh, how long do you think this is going to go on for? 12 days of christmas, right? Okay. In that case, I’m going to have to sneak out with michael. We’re spending christmas eve at sonny’S. Go. Love you. Stop! You win, both of you. Well, was there a prize attached that we are unaware of? This endless digression about transportation in the outer boroughs. You were doing it to badger me into submission, so you succeeded. Give me the damn antlers. Okay. I’ve conformed. Now that I have, I have one request, please, that we have a civil, peaceful, tasteful christmas. Is that too much to —

Monica, I’m so glad you’re home. Um, given that you are recuperating from an injury, don’t you think it would be a good idea if lois found other accommodations so you can have a peaceful home while you’re convalescing? Well, tracy, I like a full house. Yes, well, there’s full, and then there’S… overflowing. Tracy, I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are lots of bedrooms in this house for family and guests. If you do find this house too crowded for you, you can spend the christmas season elsewhere. Lois, on the other hand, you can stay as long as you like. What is your problem with cody? Spinelli and I got off on the wrong foot. Okay, that is a heinous oversimplification. I don’t — I really don’t want to get into it, because, frankly, I’m — I’m not proud of it. But let’s just say that when I first came to town, I wasn’t the nicest person to him — to — to you. But honestly, I thought that we had worked through all of this. And what instilled that delusion? When we teamed up to help sasha? Yeah, I was pleased to provide assistance to sasha. Sasha: And I appreciate it. And obviously, so does cody. I really do, man. Well…man… I think you can agree that christmas eve is for family. Yeah, absolutely. And, uh… my family’s here. And I’m not a part of it, so I’ll… yeah, I’ll — I’ll see myself out. Felicia: Cody, it’s not necessary. No. Uh, really, I just meant to stop by for a minute anyways and drop off the presents and go, so… what are your christmas eve plans? You know, the q’S. The q’s have invited me to join them. And honestly, I’m probably gonna be late if I don’t get a move on. So, uh, merry christmas, everybody. And, uh, that does go for you, too, spinelli. Okay. I realize that you and i don’t know each other that well, but you were completely out of line just now. I love that you want to commit to this, but it is a complicated process with a lot of steps and a lot of waiting in between. We can’t even say for sure when we’ll settle on an egg donor. Hey, molly, can we try the game you gave me? What game was that? It’s called “conspiracy,” a game so fiendish, it makes grown men cry. Yeah, sure. Let’s go play, scout. Tj, I’m sorry. This must be brutal for you guys. It’s a lot. It’s not like our lives stopped while we go through all the steps. Molly has a big case coming up. I’ve been offered a fellowship. What? That’s great. Yeah, but I think I’m going to have to turn it down. Ned: You and I both know that nina was the one who turned in drew and your mother into the sec. And I told nina that I would need some compensation in return for keeping quiet. And now, here you are, essentially giving me control of the company. Temporary control, ned, contingent on your continued silence. Right. What I don’t understand is if you now have the power to drive nina out of your family for good, what’s stopping you? Willow: Michael? In here. Oh. Hi, ned. Hi, willow. Everything okay in here? Yeah, yeah, just — just talking shop. Well, I was thinking now might be a good time to head over to sonny’S. Yeah, I’ll be right there. Okay. I’ll get the kids ready. Okay. Now, where were we? If it were up to me, nina would already be gone. But that would devastate my father and willow. And exposing nina won’t bring back all the time that drew lost in prison or the time my mom spent blaming herself. So you know what? Nina gets to stay, and, ned, you get to benefit. Look, I’m the single largest shareholder in elq, and I’m giving you the voting proxy on half of my shares. Merry christmas, ned. Michael. Yeah. [ Sighs ] I hope you know what you’re doing. I wouldn’t trust nina if I were you. Anyway, I’m sorry for interrupting your christmas eve. You’re never interrupting. I appreciate you telling me this. And you don’t want to say goodbye? No, I got to get out of here. Alright. Merry christmas. I just don’t get it. You know, whoever this person is has gained access to where you live. Just tell sonny. Absolutely not. Why? Why? You told him about mason and austin when they were causing trouble. And he helped you solve the problem. Nina, if I went to sonny every time somebody was threatening me, I’d be moving in with the newlyweds. No, no, I can handle this myself. Handle what? Nothing. Nothing, I got it. Some creep left ava a gun.

Nina, can you give me and ava a minute? Of course. I will go check on pilar and avery. Thank you. Okay. I want you to tell me everything and do not leave anything out. Right. The first envelope was mailed to wyndemere, and there was a picture in it and it was austin, dead, presumably at the house in pautuck and a note that said. “You’re welcome.” Why am I only hearing about this now, ava? And then, on the day that I was moving in to nina’s penthouse, there was another envelope. Somebody had slipped it into my handbag and there was a picture again, austin dead. And this time the note said, um, “don’t tell anyone.” And then after the movers left, there was a gun, sonny, a gun, and a third note that said, “you never know when you’ll need it.” Where’s the gun? It’s in a lock box in my apartment. Bring it tomorrow. It’s christmas. That’s not very festive. I’m gonna have brick trace the gun. Well, I’ll bring it as soon as I can. Tomorrow. I know you think fondly of cody for reasons which utterly escape me. For starters, cody risked his life, his freedom, his… alright. He has been heroic… thank you. …On occasion. But even you must agree that he has a duplicitous streak. Yes, cody may be the new face of deception, but forgive me, but I think that moniker is meant to be ironic. Cody is literally deceptive! If it weren’t for cody, I wouldn’t be here. Not celebrating christmas with friends, not free to go about my life. I wouldn’t even be breathing. So cody may literally be deceptive, but he also literally saved my life. He’s earned our trust. At least mine. I’m gonna go see if maxie needs help with the kids. Spinelli, no one is saying you’re not entitled to your opinion about cody. Thank you. But whatever he may have done wrong, he’s done a lot that’s right. What sasha said is true. If it wasn’t for him, she may not be alive. So while I will not forget cody’s previous misdeeds, I-I should be more accepting of who he purports to be in this moment, at least until incriminating evidence proves otherwise. I can’t tell you what to do. But you’re strongly hinting at that course of action. I’m glad you picked up on that. Alright.

[ Sighs ] Perhaps I should go see if I could catch up to cody.

[ Sighs ] Maxie will be disappointed to see that he didn’t say goodbye. And then when she realizes that it’s me, the reason that he left, yes, you are — felicia, you are as right as ever, as always. I didn’t say a word. Even so, clarity is one of your many gifts. I just…I don’t understand how I’m the only one that knows cody has something up his sleeve.

[ Door closes ] You’re not the only one. What do you mean? You have to go skydiving? Gregory is determined to skydive, and he would like me to go with him. Just because you told him you would go doesn’t mean you have to go. I want to. Mom! Okay, I want to want to. He’s a very nice person. He’s a very dear friend. And he’s been very helpful to me at work. Cool. So you’re going skydiving? And I gave him my word, and now he has it. You don’t seem very excited at all about this. It’s jumping out of a plane. The only thing that separates me and certain death is twine and some poofy fabric. And an instructor strapped to your back. They’re certainly not gonna let you jump on your own on the first time. It’s so funny that you think that I would ever do this a second time. Okay, then back out. You have the perfect excuse built in. Just say it’s your osteoporosis. She doesn’t recommend it. See? She doesn’t forbid it. Maybe she can lie and say that she does. I can’t lie to gregory. Oh, okay, mom, I understand that gregory is a dear friend of yours, but I’m sure if you told him you didn’t want to go skydiving, he would understand. Well, like I said, I gave him my word, and besides, I would like to prove to myself that I can do this. Hey, sorry I’m late. What’s this? Skydiving. Who’s going skydiving? I am. Really? It’s amazing. You’re gonna love it. You’ve done this before? Yeah. Yeah, I’ve done it a few times. It’s awesome. I mean, you get up there, it’s like you can see the curve of the earth. I mean, the first time I did it, the instructor, he kind of messed with me, like, he told me the chute wasn’t gonna open up or something like that, which isn’t that cool, really, when you think about it. But, you know, you’re traveling 120 miles, hurtling towards the ground. It’s getting closer and closer. You start to see people, you know, like… was it something I said? Thank you, though, for sticking up for me, monica. I mean, listen, I don’t want to overstay my welcome. So if you want me to go, all you got to do is say, “beat it, lois.” I will pack my bags. No hard feelings. No, no, no, no. You are welcome to stay as long as you want to. I happen to enjoy your company and your energy. And most of all, I enjoy watching you stick it to tracy. Oh, yeah!

[ Laughs ] Olivia, I — I want to apologize for calling you a bridge and tunnel chick. I shouldn’t have said that. Well, did you mean it? Now, be honest. Of course I meant it. I just shouldn’t have said it. Well, at least you’re consistent. Well, you accept my apology? I don’t know. Did you apologize to lois? No. Well, are you intending to? Why would I? I’m not sorry I said it to her. Like I said, you are consistent. Yes, tracy, in the spirit of christmas, I accept your apology. Thank you. Mm. I would like to point out that I was standing up for you. How do you figure that? Oh. You mean lois’s reluctance to leave doesn’t bother you at all? Why would it? She’s my oldest friend. We grew up together. And it doesn’t bother her that you married her former husband? Oh, my god. What? After all these years of being married to ned, you and lois have never hashed this out? What’s with the antlers? Where is santa right now? I’m sure he’s on his way. Once we’re settled, we’ll check the santa tracker, okay? Hi. Merry christmas. It’s nice to see you. Come in. Hi, honey. You look great. Thank you. You too. Come on in. Something smells wonderful. Yes, that’s hot cider for the adults. And then hot cocoa for the kids. What if I want cider, too, grandma nina? Okay, I think I can arrange that. Are you sure you want hot cider instead of hot cocoa? Oh, no. But just in case. Okay. Alright, so why don’t you guys hand me your coats? And don’t you look super handsome and festive? And guess what, wiley? While you do that and give me that, I think you should go check underneath the christmas tree. Go check there. Where is everybody? Oh, ava and sonny, they’re in the kitchen with avery and pilar. They’re making cookies. Can I go see? Of course. Okay, I’m going to get these things off of amelia. See if she needs a change. Be nice, you two. Always. Hello, precious. Well, I took care of the ned problem. Thank you. No, I don’t need your thanks. I did it for my dad and willow. I just hope I don’t live to regret this. To 50 years with my best friend and my soulmate.[Clanking]

[Gasping] Nooo… aya…

Did spinelli run cody off? What am I saying? Of course he did. You know, spinelli might be staying here, but that doesn’t give him the right to kick anyone out of my house. I like cody very much, and I know he’s been great to you, sasha. But? But I — I think that spinelli might be right. Something seems off. Okay, mom, I think I know where this is coming from, but this is not a peter situation. Cody freely admits that he used to be a con man. He’s not trying to paint himself as too good to be true. And bonus, he’s not a sociopath. If anything, cody is too hard on himself. I just keep thinking back to when we thought he might be mac’s son. When the dna results came back at gh, I lied right to his face while I was holding in my hands the test results that said that mac scorpio is my biological father. I know the test result proved that he wasn’T. Or at least that’s what cody said. Wait, you think he was lying? I don’t know how I could know. He wouldn’t show me the results. He wasn’t lying to you, mom. Cody was just disappointed. And who wouldn’t be? Who wouldn’t want to be mac’s son? Spinelli, are you here for riding lessons? What makes you presume that I’m not already an accomplished equestrian? Are you? Not remotely. But the point is, one should not assume.

[ Groans ] Which brings me to the reason for my visit. I’m all ears. I simply wish to say I regret my behavior towards you at maxie’S. Not exactly hearing an apology. Nor will you. Fair enough. Look, you don’t need to pretend to be my friend. Nor will I. But I will attempt to refrain from outbursts objecting to your presence. I appreciate that. Okay. I’m here because it is clear to everyone that you’re becoming closer to maxie’s family. Yeah, well, you know, they’re good people, and they’ve been good to me. But it is important that you bear in mind a certain set of facts. I am georgie’s father. Yes. Yes. And you are a part of maxie’s business, which is a big part of her life. And I understand and accept that. And as such, we will eventually cross paths, especially since I will be staying at maxie’s for as of yet indeterminate amount of time. Okay, well, I don’t really spend a lot of time at maxie’S. Okay. Even so, you will be around. So I wish to extend a truce if just to keep the peace. I gratefully accept. Okay, but just be warned. If you step out of line, any misbehavior, any malfeasance, and you shall find yourself prey to the jackal. Okay. Hey, why — why don’t you step away… I’m sorry. Are you — are you threatening violence? Because despite public opinion and my general appearance, I assure you that I can defend myself. And that’s great. But, uh, you might want to — ow! I’ll get the first-aid kit. I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were that nervous about the skydiving thing. Well, now you know. Yeah. Actually, you helped me make a decision. Oh. Gregory is really embracing this challenge, and I admire that attitude. And while I would like to think of myself as a brave person when it comes to jumping out of a plane, I’m not. I’m a coward. Okay. I mean, you could just change your mind, right? Thank you. Yeah. On the other hand, you can’t show courage if you aren’t scared in the first place. One, two. How did — how did you do that? It’s all about strategy, right, scout? I think you’re just lucky, aunt molly. I think so, too.

So do you have a nice chat with monica? Yeah. You know, I mean, she’s mellowed a bit since the last — since you were married to ned? Well, I was gonna say since brook lynn was a baby, but, yeah, same diff. And you know what? She invited me to stay longer. Well, that’s great. Are you gonna take her up on it? Um, yeah, maybe. But, you know, I don’t want to cramp your style. Please, honey, my style is uncrampable. If you want to stay, you got to stay. Yeah? Yeah. Mostly I want to stay just so I can continue annoying tracy. Well, she annoys everybody else. It’s only — only fair that she should get hers, right? Yeah, I don’t know. I just — I just want to make sure that I’m not overstaying my welcome. Because you know what they say. The best part of getting out of brooklyn is… both: …Is going back. Yes. No, no, no, no, honey, if you want to stay, I want you to — no, no. Scratch that. I want you to stay whether you want to stay or not. Okay? Oh, okay. Okay. Are you sure? I am sure. You know, I don’t think until you showed up, I realized how much I missed the old times, so, yeah, I mean it. Aww. Eggnog anybody? Yeah. Here you go. I figured the sooner we finish off the child-friendly batch, the sooner we can break out the adults-only stash. Hear, hear. A man after my own heart. Oh. Mmm. Mmm. Your tree is bigger than ours, grandpa. Michael: Yeah. We, uh, we cut our own tree down this year, so it’s something on the smaller side. The reason the tree is big is so we can fit all the presents underneath, and a lot are your presents. Go look at it. Go check it out.

[ Clears throat ] Who put coal in your stocking? No, it’s not– I just had another conversation with michael. That’ll do it. You know, he will never stop blaming me. Yeah. Aw, well. What can you do? Wait. It sounds like you’re siding with michael. Mm. Trust me, I will never side with michael. Thank you. But that doesn’t mean that he isn’t right. Ava! Nina. You did hurtful things to people that he cares about. You wouldn’t take that lying down. Why would you expect him to? Okay. Oh, no, I get this, I get this. You’re upset with me because I told sonny about the gun. No, no, I’m just frustrated because you constantly seem surprised that the people that you hurt don’t just…forgive you. Well, look, I’m your friend. I got your back. But I can’t wash away your sins. No one can. Cody: Sorry about comet. That horse should be named jaws. Yeah, he’s kind of protective of, uh, yours truly. Keep your distance. Your equine minion has done more than enough damage. I’m just gonna clean the wound so it doesn’t get infected. It’s just a bruise. I’ll be fine. Well, still have it checked out. Okay? Your concern for me is touching. If only it was sincere. Look, look, spinelli, I am sorry about everything I did to you. All of it. And you coming here and…not apologizing, I appreciate it. Shows me what kind of man you are, and that we both care about maxie’s family. And I want you to know that I’d never do anything to hurt them. Your word means nothing to me. So just remember, from this moment forward, cody, from here, from there, from everywhere, I’ll be watching you. It would be one thing if the test revealed that cody was leopold taub’s son. Then it would make sense for cody to lie and claim that mac was his father, not the other way around. That’s kind of my point. Can’t you see why cody wouldn’t want to share the bad news? I’d say he went out of his way to hide it. Cody can be very guarded. And you on occasion can be a professional busybody. Even so, it doesn’t add up. And I hate not knowing. And I can’t stop thinking about it. Sam: Okay, I’m gonna make this easy for you. I’m gonna call gregory, and I’m gonna say I’m sorry to disappoint you, but I’m a concerned daughter, and I am gonna exercise my veto. Oh. That’s very thoughtful of you. And I certainly can’t think of any reason why you shouldn’t do that. Thank you. It’s not like you’re getting any younger or anything. I mean, who is, right? So even if it would be a life-defining experience that you would look back on with pride, knowing that you were frightened but did it anyway, I would just have to put my foot down. I went too far, didn’t I? Subtle. Alright. Fine. I will jump out of the toy plane. You’re gonna have the time of your life. I hope I live to tell about it. I need you both to hear me out. Can you do that? Sure. I’ll try my best. What if you didn’t have to find an egg donor? What if there was someone you knew who loves you both and really wanted you both to be parents? Kristina… what are you — what are you saying? What if I wasn’t just the surrogate? What if I was the donor, too?

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Days Transcript Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023January 11, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

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THIS STILL NEEDS SOME EDITING!

There you are.

Sorry that I’m late.

No, it’s okay. I just thought your shift was running late.

Yes, well, you know, this is the time of year people indulge themselves a little too much, and then we’re there to pick up the pieces.

Right, I understand. But you’re here now, and we get to spend our very first Christmas Eve together.

Mm-hmm.

So what’s in the bag?

Well, after my shift, I had a little time to pick up some stuff for tonight.

Mm. Wait, some stuff?

This place could use a little Christmas cheer and, uh, so could you.

[sweet music]

Mom?

Oh, Sarah. Oh, Victoria. How lovely to see you.

Everything okay?

Yes, everything is fine. I just, um– I had some last-minute Christmas shopping to do and– and I wanted to see the lights and enjoy the decorations before I go to Doug and Julie’s tonight.

What’s wrong?

It’s just, Sarah, I miss Victor so much.

[sighs] Oh, hey there. What are you, looking to get the hot scoop on how much chowder the pub’s selling on Christmas Eve?

Actually, I was looking to have some chowder, but Alex, I must say, I’ve been noticing piles and piles of unsold “Bella” magazines all over town in newsstands and grocery stores. That must be very discouraging for you.

Mm, I’ll see you around, Xander.

Face it, Alex… the new launch is tanking, which is what you get for putting a professional screwup in charge just because you’re sleeping with her.

This little bitch can think she can walk away with no consequences whatsoever? Ha ha.

[speaking language]

[line trilling] This is not over yet.

[tense music]

[cell phone ringing]

Hi, sis.

Andrew? Oh, Andrew. Oh, Andrew, I’m so glad to see you right now, right before Christmas.

[ominous music] What, why–why do you look so sad? Andrew. Andrew, talk to me.

John and Steve asked the ISA to investigate the attempted kidnapping of Sarah Horton’s baby from the Kiriakis mansion.

Oh, and?

Well, Dad passed the case on to me. John and Steve sent in some surveillance photos to be enhanced by our technology. Imagine my shock when the face in the photos was yours.

[suspenseful music]

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

Thank God for this little angel. You know, Victor would be so honored that you named her after him. It’s too bad he didn’t get a chance to know her.

[gentle holiday music]

Yeah, I can just see him doting on her and spoiling her.

[laughs] Yeah.

Mom, I know this has to be hard. It’s your first Christmas without him.

I miss him every day, but the holidays, everywhere you look you see love and family and… you know, I cry at commercials.

[both laugh] It was those Christmas movies where people– people fall in love trying to save a Christmas tree farm.

You had a Christmas tree farm?

[laughs] No. You know what I mean.

Yes, I do. Of course I do. A piece of your heart is missing, and you’re lonely. But I can’t help but wonder maybe if that feels worse just because Konstantin moved out?

How ’bout you keep Theresa’s name out of your mouth? She’s doing a spectacular job. New launches take time.

Oh, yeah. And this one’s probably gonna take forever? See, when I ran Titan, “Bella” was already gasping its last breath then. Maggie made the right decision when she shut it down, and you made the wrong one when you resurrected it.

Why don’t you focus on your little third-rate newspaper and keep your thoughts to yourself, okay? And why would I ever take business advice from the guy my father hired to mow his lawn?

[sighs]

Hey. Is there a problem?

Nothing but problems. I promised myself that I was gonna solve the attempted kidnapping of Victoria Kiriakis by the end of this year. But I can’t catch a break. It’s all dead ends.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey. You gotta take it easy on yourself, okay? There hasn’t been any movement on that case in weeks. And if the Greek Mafia is involved, there probably won’t be any. Besides, the baby’s home safe and sound, so it’s not a pressing case, and it’s certainly not gonna be solved by Christmas Day. There is, however, one mystery which I hope we can solve right now.

[romantic music] Is Jada Hunter gonna move in with Rafe Hernandez or not?

This is you, isn’t it?

Uh. Well, uh, it looks like me.

[unsettling music] It is me.

Damn it, Theresa. What the hell have you gotten yourself into?

Okay, I’m here.

And here is our little friend, Victoria.

[sighs] I don’t think this is a good idea.

And I don’t really care. You made your bed, Theresa, and now you know what you have to do. Take the baby.

[sighs] I-I don’t know what to say.

Well, then I’ll talk. John and Steve think that Victor’s old friend, Konstantin, is somehow involved in the kidnapping, possibly even the Greek Mafia. So why–why in the hell would you get involved in something like this?

Look, it’s not what you think, okay? Just–just–just let me explain.

Okay, so we have some elf gnomes here. We have, uh, you know, a T. rex Santa. Everything’s a little pretty kitschy and weird, huh?

[laughs] I love them.

Well, I’m glad because that’s all they had left at the cent store, you know, it being Christmas Eve and all.

Yeah, slim pickings, I’m sure.

Mm.

[laughs] Tripp, thank you so much for doing this.

Yeah, you– you’ve been through a lot. I know this is gonna be a tough Christmas, being without your brother.

I miss Li so much, not to mention the rest of my family halfway across the world in China.

Well, here. Tell me about your, uh– your Christmases growing up.

Okay. Well, the Chinese don’t really celebrate Christmas the same way the rest of the world does, although we spent a lot of time in Hong Kong and here. So we adopted many Western traditions. But my parents definitely kept some Chinese traditions going.

Okay. Such as?

Well, on Christmas Eve, we all give each other apples.

Apples?

Yep, apples. You see, in China, it’s believed that if you eat what’s called peace apple, then you’ll be blessed with a safe and peaceful year ahead. And, of course, all that apple giving drives the prices of apples way up on Christmas Eve.

Oh, that’s very capitalistic.

Exactly. both: Yeah.

And also, Santa plays the sax.

What, the sax?

Yeah.

Oh, that’s–that’s cool.

No, I know, right? And that’s exactly why Li asked for a saxophone one year for Christmas when we were kids, and he got one, of course.

Mm. But, oh, my God, when he started practicing it, he was so horrible at it. No, no, I’m serious, like, it was torture hearing him play.

Oh, so he gave up on it pretty quickly then, huh?

Well, actually my father made him give up on it.

Hmm.

Yeah.

[as her father] Li Shin, it is time to face reality. You have no talent for this instrument. You should put your energy into something you can excel at.

Wow. Okay. Your dad was obviously very direct.

[as self] Yeah, that’s one word for it. And I think Li was, like, ten years old? So at first, he started crying. But then he got real defiant and asked for a flute, which he also got.

Mm.

And, uh, he was actually pretty good at it. Yeah, he would–he would play for me all the time. “Hot Cross Buns” was the one he mastered. both: Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

I just got so sick of hearing him play it over and over again. I never told him that… because he was really proud of himself.

Well, I’m– I’m glad that you have these memories, okay? Because I wanna hear a lot more of them.

[gentle music]

So I’ve been giving it a lot of thought…

Mm-hmm.

Us moving in together. I even started cleaning out my closet and getting rid of some of the clutter in my room.

Mm, less to pack?

Well, that was the idea, yes. But I gotta admit, I’ve been going back and forth on my decision. And my heart, my heart tells me yes, move in right now…

Mm-hmm.

You know, and start our lives together, and live with a man that I love. I just want to pack up all of my stuff and get a moving truck and just start this next chapter of my life.

Right. Ooh. Why am I sensing there’s a “but” in there?

Konstantin? No. His leaving, it had nothing to do with what I’m feeling now.

Are you sure about that? ‘Cause I-I know that you were enjoying his company and memories he shared of Victor.

Yes, I was, but it was time for him to go. I think I honored him and Victor’s friendship by helping him with his predicament, paying off his debts, but I couldn’t, um– I couldn’t have him putting my family in danger, especially this sweet little girl.

Yeah, but we don’t know for sure that Konstantin was a danger.

Well, I wasn’t willing to take the risk. And what is that look?

Well, I just– I don’t want you to be unhappy because you’re trying to protect us. I mean, did I think that Konstantin was trouble at first? Yeah, but I don’t know, I mean, I like him, especially after what he did to get Victoria back.

Yeah, me too, honey. But trust me on this, I think it’s best for him to keep his distance from us. Anyway, I’m glad the both of you are here. It’s just what I needed. And I still have to finish that Christmas shopping. So, um, would you like to join me?

I really would, but I have to meet Xander to go over Victoria’s Christmas schedule.

Oh, okay.

[sighs] Fine, Alex, you’re a big boy. Do what you want, but don’t say I didn’t warn you about Theresa Donovan, although I’m guessing you’ve been warned by literally everyone who’s had the misfortune of knowing that woman.

Mm. Merry Christmas, cuz.

Wait.

What?

You’re right, it’s, uh– it’s Christmas. I assume you and Theresa are going to Maggie’s Christmas dinner tomorrow?

Unfortunately.

Well, it’s not unfortunate for Maggie, is it? She–she wants us all there, and she probably wants us to get along, doesn’t she? So out of respect for her and Victor’s memory, I’m hoping that you and I can break bread in peace…

[scoffs]

Put our differences aside, you know, just for one day.

Mm, yeah. Well, you’re the one who can’t keep his jealousy in check, mate. And as for breaking bread, well, there might be a lot more things to get broken if you keep this up. Merry Christmas.

[sighs]

I met Konstantin in Greece, and he was really nice to me. He was, um, friendly and generous.

So they’re right? Konstantin is involved in this?

Technically, yes, yes. But this is–it wasn’t, like, some big mafia plot or whatever. I mean, this isn’t something that the ISA needs to worry about. He’s just a sweet old man, and he really liked Maggie, and he wanted to impress her. So he came up with this saving-the-baby idea.

[scoffs] So you’re talking a hero complex? Create a crisis, and then swoop in to save the day?

Yep.

Got it.

That’s right.

Okay.

Uh-huh. But he assured me that the baby would never be in harm’s way and would be returned immediately. And so–I don’t know. I thought I would play matchmaker and try and help him out because Maggie’s been so lonely. I was–Andrew, I was just trying to help.

Mm. Coming out of anyone else’s mouth, I would call utter BS. But this does sound exactly like the kind of thing that you would get mixed up in.

You really do know your sister, don’t you?

I know my sister is an accomplice and an accessory to a kidnapping. So give me one good reason why I shouldn’t turn you in right now.

Well, I ran into Stephanie Johnson yesterday. So my surprise, things didn’t work out with her and Chad, and she actually moved out. She was very upset–a mess– about it. I don’t know, it just seemed like the universe was just sending me a sign.

A sign?

Just it brought up bad memories of my breakup with my ex-husband and how I would always blame my problems with Bobby on me being too impulsive, you know, moving too fast.

Bobby? You never even mentioned that name before.

Yeah, well, that was his name.

Oh.

Anyways, as I was looking back and thinking, I realized that I didn’t know him well enough before I took that plunge. And we were–we were crazy in love. I mean, we talked about growing old together, about watching our children and grandchildren grow up. And so we just got married. But, unfortunately, we did not know each other as well as we thought. And for various reasons, we started to resent each other. And the one day, we both decided that it was over, done. And I haven’t seen or heard from him since.

I see.

And also, I ran into Eric yesterday. And I don’t know, it was just like the universe was just giving me all these reminders on what can go wrong when I move too fast.

Well, I should probably get going. Xander is probably waiting for me.

I love you, darling. Will I see you at Doug and Julie’s tonight?

Oh, yes, of course, I wouldn’t miss it. It’s a special night. It’s Victoria’s first Christmas.

Mm-hmm, and we’ll all be doting on her.

Oh, I don’t doubt it, not one bit. I love you.

I love you, sweetie.

I’ll see you later.

Okay.

[sighs] Alex. Merry Christmas Eve?

Hey, Maggie, good to see you. Merry Christmas Eve to you too.

Oh, well, I’m glad I ran into you. I’ve been meaning to call you. Um, do you have a minute?

Of course.

I’d like a word with you about Titan.

With all due respect, Maggie, you’re not involved in Titan, which was your choice.

Well, nonetheless, I inherited half of Victor’s estate, just as you, and I think it’s incumbent of us to be good stewards of his estate. I’ve seen the numbers. I was disturbed to realize that the cost to produce the first issue of “Bella” far outweighs the ad revenues.

Right, I-I know. That’s because there’s a lot of start-up costs. That’s a one-time deal, and I assure you the next issues will not have any trouble falling under budget.

Look, I understand your resurrecting “Bella” magazine was to make a point to me. But one of the many things I’ve learned from Victor is you don’t make business decisions based on emotion. Look, magazines are dying. Everything is getting computerized, and it’s been going on for years. And not only did you pour time and money into relaunching a dying commodity, but you put someone unqualified in charge because you’re having a relationship with her. I mean, God knows I love Theresa, but she is not cut out for the job.

[instrumental “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” playing]

Andrew. Andrew, I’m so sorry. I feel really terrible for what I did.

I know. You always do, and yet nothing seems to change.

Please, come on, I– I don’t want to disappoint Mom and Dad again. Everybody’s gonna hate me.

[laughs] What did you expect, Theresa? You are so lucky that that baby is okay and that Konstantin moved out of Maggie’s house.

I know. I know. I know. Andrew, what are you gonna do?

[low suspenseful music]

First of all, I’m going to… tell John, Steve, and Dad that… the enhancement was unable to reveal the kidnapper’s face. Now let me tell you what you’re gonna do.

Man, can you imagine how inconvenient it was to shop on Christmas Eve before delivery?

[chuckles] Perish the thought.

[sentimental music]

Tripp, this is so sweet. Thank you for my wonderful gift of peace apples.

My pleasure.

Now I want to hear about your Christmas traditions growing up.

Me?

Mm-hmm.

Well, actually, I– I didn’t really have any. Um, I vaguely remember my mom–my adoptive mom– always trying her best to make things nice when I was a little kid, but, uh, after she died, I just tried to stay out of the way. ‘Cause I’ve told you before, my Dad, he was abusive. And, uh, this is probably not the most cheerful topic of conversation for Christmas Eve, though, huh?

Well, not for you. And I’m sorry, Tripp. I didn’t mean to bring up bad memories.

It’s okay. It’s in the past. And hey, it’s, uh–it’s time that we start making our own happy holiday memories. So to a safe and peaceful year ahead.

[chuckles]

Rafe, I hope you understand. I really want to be with you. It’s just that living together so soon– I just really wanna take things slowly, you know, do this right. You’re disappointed, aren’t you?

No. No, I’m not. Look, I have a string of exes too. And, you know, maybe if I’d have taken things slower, I’d have avoided some heartache myself. Anyway, I want you to set the pace for this relationship, Okay, Jada? I love you. Okay? I love you. And I want you to be at peace with the decision that you make. And then you just let me know when you’re ready. Okay?

You know, Maggie, given how you feel about me and Theresa, I think it’s better if we don’t come to Christmas dinner tomorrow.

What? You’ve got to come. I’m–I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought up business now. Tomorrow, I will leave the business talk behind and just focus on family. Justin really wants to see you. He misses you. And Victor would want the family together on Christmas.

Yeah, and I understand that, I do. But all we do recently is fight, Maggie. And quite frankly, I don’t care if it means a lot to you and to Justin if all it’s gonna be is another miserable experience for all of us again. Have a wonderful Christmas. Consider me out.

[instrumental “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” playing]

[sighs]

So here’s what I need from you. Are you listening?

I’m listening.

No more funny business. No more Theresa antics. You are going to walk the straight and narrow from now on, and you are going to stay the hell away from Konstantin. Am I being clear?

Yes, I’m gonna stay away from him. He left town anyway, so I’m never gonna see him again.

Good. And stop getting involved in schemes that you know are wrong.

I promise.

And you damn well better keep that promise because I will be watching from wherever I am. This is the last time I’m covering for you, do you understand?

Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Andrew. Oh.

I am only– I’m only giving you this chance because you are my sister and I love you. So please, please, do not jeopardize my job or your future.

No. Of course not. I will heed your advice. Or I should say I will accede to your demands.

[chuckles]

I have to get going. The ISA jet is waiting for me. Merry Christmas, Theresa.

Merry Christmas, Andrew. You’re the best. I really love you.

[mysterious music]

Why did I have to make things worse, and on Christmas Eve?

Hello, Maggie.

Konstantin.

[eerie music]

It is so wonderful to see you.

And it’s good to see you. I didn’t know you were still in town.

Well, I haven’t been in town long. I was staying with my cousin Dino in Cincinnati, and he went off with his wife’s family for Christmas. And they are all trelí,crazy. So I was drawn back here to Salem. I really don’t know why, but I find this a very special place.

Yeah, I agree. Oh, well, well, welcome back.

Well, thank you! And this is so fortunate for me to run into you. And in the spirit of the season, may I treat you to a cup of egg flip?

Egg flip? You mean eggnog?

[laughs] Of course, eggnog. That is what you Americans call it. Whatever, eggnog, egg flip, it is the perfect drink for which we can have a, uh, Christmas Eve drink together, yes?

Um, yeah, um, sure. Um, sure. I’ll have an egg flip.

[both laugh]

Hey.

[gasps]

What are you doing here?

Oh, Alex, you scared me nearly half to death.

Theresa, is everything okay?

Alex, I–

You what?

[soft tense music]

I hope I didn’t ruin your Christmas.

No. No, of course not.

And, Rafe, if it’s all right with you, I hope we can keep having a lot of sleepovers. Lots and lots of sleepovers.

I think we can do that. Mm.

[laughs] What? We said no Christmas gifts.

Would you just open it? If you don’t like it, I promise I’ll take it back.

[gentle music] Yeah, I know we’re not moving in together, but I just figured it’d be good if you had your own set of keys. That way, you can come and go as you please. It might come in handy.

Definitely. You know, I think this might– no, mm-mm. This will be the best gift that I get this Christmas.

But I thought it was my turn to have Victoria tonight.

I know, but it’s Christmas Eve. So I wanted to take her to Doug and Julie’s so she could have her first Horton Christmas. And my mom really is struggling. She’s missing Victor, and it seems like the only thing that cheers her up is seeing her granddaughter.

No, I understand. And of course, that’s fine. It’s just–just drop her at mine on your way home, yeah? It’s my first Christmas with her too.

Tonight? But that–that means I won’t be with her for her first Christmas morning.

Right, well, one of us has to miss her first Christmas morning. And I was willing to give up her first Christmas Eve.

[laughs] This isn’t working.

Hey, what do you say, for old time’s sake?

Wow.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

You are full of surprises tonight.

Mm-hmm.

Okay. You know I’m always a sucker for Jenga, but I was thinking…

Mm.

We could play a different game for new time’s sake.

Mm.

[cell phone ringing]

[somber music]

Is everything okay?

That was my mom. She’s very concerned about my dad, says he hasn’t been doing well since Li’s death. His health is declining. She wants me to move back to China.

Mm. As nice as it is to mix business with pleasure, why don’t we take this elsewhere? I’ve had enough of this place anyway.

It sounds good to me. And you know, it is Christmas Eve, and Santa likes all good boys and girls to go to bed early.

And all bad girls and boys too.

[laughs]

Uh, unless I’m mistaken, we agreed to shared custody, right, /?

We did. Oh, I mean, tonight. That this isn’t working tonight. Victoria is only gonna have one first Christmas. And I know that she won’t remember it, but we will.

Right, which is why I wanna get some time with her too. I mean, you chose Christmas Eve, so I get Christmas Day.

Or I have an idea. What if you came to Doug and Julie’s with us?

Really? Participate in the hanging of the Horton ornaments? I’d be so honored. Would they even have me?

Of course they’d have you. I mean, we got married in their living room. Xander, it would mean so much to my mom and to me.

[laughs] Yes. And my dear late mother, Anastasia, would make vasilopita every New Year’s. Now vasilopitais a fluffy white cake with a coin hidden inside. And whoever finds the coin in their piece of cake gets good luck, you understand? So Victor, he had a habit of making his own luck for himself, even when we were children. So how did he do it? Well, without anybody looking, he would poke little holes at the bottom of the cake with a toothpick to see exactly where the coin might be.

[both laugh]

That sounds like something Victor would do.

Yes.

Victor never mentioned vasilopita? Did I say that correctly?

Perfectly.

Oh.

[laughs] That’s a lovely word. It sounds like a wonderful tradition.

You have many different traditions here. In Greece, we do not get gifts on Christmas Day.

I know. I know. Victor told me the gifts were exchanged on New Year’s day. Konstantin, um, what are your plans for Christmas?

I have no plans at the moment. I do not know about your American Christmas traditions very much.

Right. Well, um, there’s one very special tradition that’s unique to my late first husband’s family.

Family traditions are the best.

Yes, I agree. Well, uh, you know, if you’d like to be a part of ours this Christmas, um, perhaps you could accompany me to the Horton tree trimming.

Maggie that–that is unexpected and wonderful. I would be most grateful to attend with you.

What’s wrong?

[sighs] I just… I’m just really feeling the Christmas stress, you know? I mean, like, where did the time go? It’s already Christmas Eve, and I haven’t even done my Christmas shopping. I have so much to do. It’s really embarrassing. And I still have to get napkins and hors d’oeuvres for Maggie’s and–

Well, you can scratch that off your list because we’re not going.

What? Why?

Just the usual family drama. So let’s just forget about all of this, hmm, and novel idea– enjoy the holiday. I made a reservation for the two of us at the Bistro tonight. We enjoy a nice Christmas Eve dinner. I think we deserve that. How’s that sound?

That sounds really nice. But, um, actually, I really do have Christmas shopping that I still have to do. I’m hoping the stores are still open. Maybe I can get some, like, candles or gift cards.

Yeah, yeah, you go finish up whatever you need to do. I’m gonna go home and change. And I will see you soon, okay?

Okay.

I was starting to worry that I was going to be alone this Christmas. Thanks to you, I have reason to celebrate, Maggie.

Likewise. I’m happy you’re still here. I’m glad we ran into each other.

Yes.

What an unexpected gift.

Yes, for me too. And, um, so I will pick you up at your place, and then we will go to Doug and Julie’s together, yes?

Yes, and if it isn’t too much trouble, could you bring some of that delicious-sounding “vessel la copia”?

Vasilopita.

Okay.

[laughs] I-I could use that lucky coin.

[laughs] Well, the problem is, there is only a microwave in my hotel room, and…

Oh, of course.

If I was to make the vasilopita, I would dishonor the memory of my dear mother.

Well, in that case, just, um–just bring yourself. And, um, I’ll see you later.

Okay, great. And you still have it in stock? Can you gift wrap it? Um, I’m getting another call, sorry. Uh, thank–thank you very much.

[unsettling music]

Hello, Theresa.

Konstantin?

I really did not appreciate you hanging up on me earlier. You know, I can make your life very, very difficult if you do not cooperate.

There’s nothing I can do for you. Do not call me ever again. And I really, really cannot help you with Maggie ever again.

Oh, yes, you can. And you will.

[dramatic music]

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023January 3, 2024 by TvMegasite Admin

Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

[ Dramatic music ]

[ Ventilator hissing ]

Finn: And the blood gas?

Dr. Martin: Already drawn.

Bridget: So you’re worried about my dad’s co2 levels?

Finn: Worried about everything right now, but yeah.

Dr. Martin: Dr. Finnegan and I aren’t leaving anything to chance. Mr. Forrester lost a lot of blood during surgery.

Bridget: I’ve seen a lot of patients like this, just not when it’s my dad.

Dr. Martin: He could improve.

Bridget: We lost him. He was gone.

Finn: We got him back.

[ Heart monitor beeping ]

Bridget: I’m just wondering if ridge was right, and we should have just let him go painlessly, peacefully.

Ridge: Zende, dad would be so touched by your offer. I know I am.

Zende: This collection meant so much to him, if we can finish it–

Ridge: We will finish it. We will. Hopefully, to celebrate his recovery.

Zende: I hope so, too. But we don’t know, we don’t know if granddad’s gonna pull through or if he’ll ever be the same person. I don’t even want to think about it. The only thing I can do is–

Ridge: Is what?

Zende: Is work. That’s what granddad did. When faced with his own mortality, he kept creating, determined to make his last collection his best. If we work together, I know it will be. R.J., He’s too young. He’s too inexperienced. His time will come. But not now. Not on granddad’s last collection.

Luna: You’re finishing eric’s collection with your dad?

R.J.: Yes, yes, he really wants to collaborate with me.

Luna: R.J., That’s incredible.

R.J.: Yeah, granddad would be proud of me, right? Like, he– he would want his son and his grandson to finish this collection that means so much to him, yes? Thank you, thank you for being here for me, seriously.

Zende: Come on, ridge. It give me a chance, let me do this, I know you want to work with your son, but this project is crucial to eric’s legacy, and needs seasoned professionals.

Ridge: My dad picked R.J. To work with him.

Zende: And that made sense when eric was here to teach R.J., To show him exactly what he wanted. This is different.

Ridge: Zende… I know how talented you are. I know what you bring to the table, believe me. But R.J. Started this. He needs to finish it. But we could use your help.

Steffy: Hey, sorry, my meeting ran over, you ready? Let’s go to the hospital.

Ridge: To be continued.

[ Heart monitor beeping ]

Dr. Martin: I have to get to another consult.

Finn: Thanks again for stopping by, dr. Martin.

Dr. Martin: Of course. I’ll be monitoring his chart. I’ll put you on the order as well. I truly hope he pulls through.

Bridget: Thank you, doctor.

[ Ventilator hissing ] I knew this procedure was not a sure thing, but… it gave him a chance.

Finn: Your father hasn’t lost that chance, bridget. He’s still with us.

Bridget: I just want him back. I want my dad back the way he was. I don’t want to see him struggle like this.

Brooke: What’s going on?

Bridget: Mom.

Donna: Bridget, tell us the truth. Is eric gonna– is he gonna pull through?

[ Knocking at door ]

R.J.: Yes.

James: Hey, didn’t mean to interrupt, but the news about eric’s hit the media.

Luna: Yeah, we’ve been getting a bunch of calls from various buyers and friends of eric’s, just praying and hoping for the best.

R.J.: Yeah, we are. Can you do me a huge favor? Can you check in with katie, and make sure that she can point remotely? Otherwise, we got to find someone else.

James: On it.

R.J.: Thank you. Appreciate it, james. I feel bad. I feel greedy.

Luna: Why?

R.J.: Because I want more time with granddad.

Luna: It’s not greedy. That’s normal.

R.J.: Well, I mean, I got to spend so much time with him, all the time in the collection, I knew about his condition before anybody else did, and the rest of the family’s going to get to la, and it might be too late for them.

Luna: Or he might be awake, and getting better as we speak, and they’ll never have to see him in such a scary place.

R.J.: You know, granddad’s the king of pep talks, but you’re not half bad at them, either.

Luna: Well, you weren’t the only one that was paying attention to eric’s lessons.

Steffy: Hey.

R.J.: Hey.

Ridge: Hey.

Steffy: We’re going to go to the hospital.

R.J.: Did something happen?

Ridge: No, just checking in. You want to come?

R.J.: Of course. You don’t have to ask.

Ridge: All right, let’s go.

Luna: Hey, tell eric I’m keeping the faith, okay?

R.J.: Okay.

Bridget: I really wish I could tell you what you want to hear, mom. We just don’t know right now.

Finn: But I’ve ordered more labs–

Donna: More labs? More tests? Well, did the procedure make any difference?

Finn: Only time will tell.

Brooke: He’s still critical. He’s not breathing on his own.

Donna: I mean, certainly there should be some change, right, I mean, some sign that says it’s working or–

Bridget: That’s why finn is monitoring him. He’s calling all these tests and this lab work. Right now, we just have to wait and see.

[ Ventilator hissing ]

Brooke: Here you go.

Donna: Hey, thanks, um… I, um– I should really– I should get in there.

Brooke: No, wait, hang on. You need to take a moment for yourself.

Donna: What if something happens, and I’m not there?

Brooke: It’s okay. The nurse is in there. Finn and bridget are here. It’s okay.

[ Elevator dings ]

Ridge: Hey.

R.J.: Hey, mom. Hi.

Steffy: Hey, we came here as soon as we could.

R.J.: How are you holding up?

Brooke: Hi.

Ridge: Is there any news?

Brooke: Well, no, no change.

Steffy: We hear we almost lost him.

Donna: Uh, yeah, apparently, he, um, survived the procedure to crash in recovery.

Steffy: He crossed over to the other side.

Brooke: But he’s back now.

Ridge: He’s back? Is he back? This is not life for dad, this is not what he wants, he wants to create, he wants to live and eat and drink, and this is– he has a machine keeping him alive. It’s not what he wanted. We wanted this. Could have spared him this. Could have.

Zende: I was looking for R.J. Is he in the cutting room?

Luna: He actually just left with ridge and steffy. They went to go see eric.

Zende: R.J. Too? I didn’t realize. I try to go see granddad as often as I can. I mean, I was at the hospital before work. I’m going to go after work. But it would be nice if ridge invited me to come sometimes with them. My granddad is fighting for his life, luna. That’s the most important thing. But sometimes, I feel like I’m not fully a part of this family.

Steffy: Finn said there was no guarantees with the treatment.

Donna: But it could still save eric.

Ridge: And I’m not questioning anyone’s judgment, just my own, I made the call.

Brooke: And we all understand how difficult that must have been.

Steffy: It was an intense moment. Seemed like he wanted to come back to us.

Donna: He has to, I need him.

Ridge: We all need him. But he’s on a machine right now. It’s not what he wanted.

[ Muffled announcement over pa ]

Donna: Bridget, finn. Uh, how is eric? Did the panel show any– anything– anything?

Bridget: There’s no change.

R.J.: Can I go see him right now, if that’s okay?

Finn: Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Ridge: So no change? What– what does that mean?

Finn: We want to take eric off the ventilator, but his pulmonary function will have to improve first.

Ridge: So can he breathe on his own?

Finn: No.

Ridge: Okay. So the thing that my dad didn’t want, to be kept alive by machines, that is exactly what’s happening.

[ Ventilator hissing ]

R.J.: Thank you.

Nurse: Of course.

R.J.: Hey, granddad. Is that okay? You know, these hands… they’ve made some great art, some truly timeless designs. I hope you know that. I know that when they stopped working, you turned to me. I can’t tell you how much that meant to me. You know, I was talking with luna today about just how honored I felt when you asked me you know, and you told me that you wanted me to help you. And that I’m just laughing with you. And learning from you. I want you to fight, granddad. We really, really want you to fight. Just you– this isn’t your time. You have so much more to offer the world. I’m– I’m not ready to let go of you yet. I’m not.

James: So R.J. Is not here?

Luna: He went to the hospital with ridge and steffy.

James: Ah, okay. Well, katie said that she’s all over it, working from her phone.

Luna: Oh, thanks, james. I’ll text R.J., And update him.

James: Hey, zende, we’re all pulling for your grandfather.

Zende: Thanks, man.

[ Notification chimes ]

[ Door clicks closed ]

Luna: It’s true, you know. We’re all thinking positively for eric. And you should, too. Not just for him, but for what we were talking about earlier. I mean, I don’t think that any of your family members would want you to feel shut out.

Zende: No, they don’T. And they’re probably not even conscious of it. But lately, it’s been hard to ignore.

Luna: Um, R.J. Told me that ridge wants them to finish the line together as father and son.

Zende: Yeah, go figure.

Luna: I’m sorry, zende. I know you were looking forward to completing it on your own.

Zende: I’m not trying to trash talk R.J., I know he’s your boyfriend. In the fashion world, he is like a little kid compared to me. This line needs to be nurtured and realized by someone who’s worked with granddad for years, not weeks. I wanted to use my skill, my talent to honor my grandfather, pay my respects, finish his line. But I am not the chosen one. I’m not ridge jr.

Luna: You’re frustrated, disappointed, I understand.

R.J.: I just hate it. He’s just lying there helpless. I hate it.

Brooke: Oh, sweetheart.

Steffy: Can he have another visitor?

Finn: Yeah, for sure, I’ll come with you.

Ridge: I know it hurts seeing your granddad like that.

R.J.: You know, I’m just thinking he’d want us to be as strong for him as he’d be for us, yes?

Brooke: Hey.

Ridge: I’m proud of you. Showing a lot of maturity.

R.J.: Well, thank you, dad. Appreciate it.

Ridge: We gotta do what he’d want us to do, right? The tougher things get, the more we pull together.

[ Ventilator hissing ]

Finn: He can hear you.

Steffy: I know he can. We have a special connection. We always have. Maybe it’s because I’m named after grandma. The great love of your life. You made this family. You made it great. You made it resilient. You made it strong. Now I have my own family. With finn and the kids. But it’s not going to be the same without my big-hearted grandfather.

[ Sobbing ] Is it selfish that I want you to fight? Fight to come back to us. To me. God. I know you could be at peace right now with… with grandmother and phoebe. And so many people who love you. You wouldn’t be tied up to this– this ventilator and all these tubes and machines around you, because I hate to say it, you look– you look trapped. And I don’t want you to suffer. I couldn’t bear it. I couldn’T. God, maybe dad was right. Maybe– did we not honor your wishes? Is it my fault? Ah. [ Sobbing ] I am so sorry, granddad. I am so sorry. But if you’re tired, and you don’t want to fight anymore, and you found a moment of peace, you could go. [ Sobbing ] You could go. We’ll understand. We’ll be okay.

[ Sobbing ] It’s okay to let go.