Days Update Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Marlena goes to her office and finds candy and flowers. She then gets a call from John, wishing her a Happy Valentine’s Day. John asks if she got his surprise and says there’s not enough candy or flowers to show how much he loves her. Marlena tells him to check between the cushions of the sofa where he finds a certificate for a spa day for two. They tell each other I love you.

Nicole visits Rafe in the interrogation room and brings him coffee. Rafe says she didn’t have to come. Nicole says it’s the first day of his trial, so she did. Rafe thanks her. Rafe talks about his future being on the line. Nicole argues that the charges are false as he’s done nothing wrong. They then think back to having sex on the conference table. Rafe asks if she’s sure about that. Nicole says he’s done nothing criminal so his lawyer should have no problem proving he’s innocence. Rafe hopes that she’s right because if Melinda has her way, it’s going to be a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

Jake wakes Gabi up with a rose and wishes her a Happy Valentine’s Day.

Craig sits in the town square as Johnny jogs by without a shirt on. Johnny spots Craig and questions what the hell he’s looking at.

John asks Marlena about her first day back in her office. Marlena says it’s so nice to put all the terrible time with possession behind them. Nancy bursts in to Marlena’s office and says thank God she’s there because she realized she needs to talk to someone badly, so she hopes Marlena has a few minutes. Marlena tells her that she has an hour. John tells Marlena that he will talk to her later and hangs up. Nancy sits down in tears as Marlena asks what’s going on. Nancy reveals to Marlena that Craig is gay. Marlena asks if she just found out. Nancy feels like a fool and asks how she didn’t know after all these years and what is wrong with her.

Johnny asks Craig again what he’s looking at. Craig remarks that Johnny is running without a shirt on in the middle of February. Johnny remarks that he’s always hot. They introduce themselves. Craig realizes Johnny is Sami’s son and comments that he has certainly grown up. Craig says he has to get back to his e-mails. Johnny says he thinks he tore a pectorial lifting weights and asks Craig to take a look. Johnny puts Craig’s hand on his chest and asks how that feels.

Jake offers Gabi a chocolate covered cherry. Gabi thinks back to telling Johnny what she overheard “Jake” telling Maggie when the Devil transformed in to Jake. Gabi then tells Jake to get the cherry away from him. Jake questions what the hell that was about.

Nicole argues that Melinda has nothing but lying cons out to get him while there is no proof, so Rafe will beat this. Rafe thanks her for being so supportive. Nicole remarks that someone has to support him since his girlfriend, Ava, has been absent since the moment he was arrested. Nicole thinks that’s proof that Ava set him up since she’s been afraid to show her face. Ava then shows up with candy and wishes Rafe a Happy Valentine’s Day as she kisses him in front of Nicole. Ava apologizes for staying away so long and says she didn’t think being around would be a good look for Rafe given her former life, but then she woke up and thought no one deserves to be alone on Valentine’s Day, especially the man in her life, so she baked cookies and got here as fast as she could. Ava points out that Rafe wasn’t alone after all. Nicole says she came to support Rafe. Ava is sure he deeply appreciates that as she does too. Ava talks about Nicole cheering for their relationship since the beginning. Ava adds that now that Rafe is going to be on trial, they will need her support and friendship more than ever.

Jake questions Gabi’s reaction. Gabi thinks back to talking to Johnny about what she heard “Jake” say to Maggie and Johnny telling her that she has the advantage to get his shares. Gabi then claims to Jake that she’s allergic to cherries. Jake apologizes and says he had no idea. Gabi guesses they don’t know each other as well as they thought.

Nancy talks to Marlena about suspecting that Craig was cheating on her. Marlena asks if she confronted him. Nancy confirms that she did but he denied it because she accused him of cheating with another woman. Nancy says that Craig was being honest when he told her that she was the only woman in his life, because he was involved with a man. Nancy cries about thinking Craig was in love with her all these years and now all he wants is men. Nancy asks if there’s some way to convert her husband back to the man she loved.

Johnny tells Craig to check him out right now. Chloe then walks up, interrupting them. Johnny tells Craig that he hopes to see him around. Chloe questions what that was. Craig invites her to join him for breakfast. Chloe questions Craig flirting with a young guy in the middle of the town square and asks what the hell is wrong with him. Craig informs Chloe that it was Johnny DiMera and he thought he tore a muscle in his chest so he wanted him to take a look. Chloe asks how Johnny knew Craig was a doctor and why he would even strike up a conversation with him. Craig says even if he was looking at Johnny like she thought, he has spent his entire life pretending to not be interested in men because he thought it made him a bad person and it would hurt the people he loves, like Chloe, her sister, and her mom. Craig talks about pretending to be happy even though he was at times. Craig says he loves being a father and that he and Nancy had some great times together. Craig adds that he loves them very much, but he won’t live the lie anymore.

Marlena wonders if Nancy has heard of conversion therapy and calls that a debunked practice of trying to fix someone’s sexual orientation. Nancy admits she’s heard of it. Marlena tells her that gay people aren’t broken. Nancy cries that she knows but thinks maybe Craig is going through a mid-life crisis. Nancy admits she shouldn’t have used the word “convert” but maybe he’s not gay and just going through a phase. Marlena notes that Nancy is clearly having a hard time with this, so she suggests they talk about how Nancy can deal with this.

Jake apologizes to Gabi. Gabi says she’s sorry and just wasn’t expecting all of this. Jake suggests doing it over because he knows how to show her that he loves her without roses and chocolate. Jake kisses Gabi but she pulls away so he asks what’s going on. Gabi says nothing and that she would love to stay with him all day but she has to go to Rafe’s trial to support him. Jake offers to go with her in support. Gabi says that’s sweet of him but she knows he’s been working hard on the plan to take over DiMera. Jake says it’s coming along nicely. Gabi comments on trusting him to make it happen as she exits.

Johnny goes home to the DiMera Mansion and texts Gabi.

Jake tells himself that the gift he should get Gabi is making her CEO of Titan. Jake then hears Gabi’s phone go off with a text from Johnny. Jake decides to read the message which says “Be my Valentine” and that he hopes to see Gabi today so that she can give him her answer.

Rafe thanks Ava for her cookies. Ava offers Nicole one as well but she passes. Ava asks Rafe if he’s nervous for the big day. Nicole argues that Rafe has nothing to be nervous about and shouldn’t be here because he’s done nothing wrong. Ava responds that it’s for a jury to decide. Ava argues that it’s horrible that these men are claiming Rafe is a dirty cop when he’s one of the most honorable men in town. Ava asks what possible reason could anyone have to want to hurt such a great guy. Nicole tells Ava to stop it because she knows Ava is the one who did this. Ava questions why she would set up Rafe when he is her boyfriend. Nicole calls it so obvious that Ava found out they made love and she wanted revenge. Ava acts surprised and questions Rafe about sleeping with her best friend. Rafe tells Ava that he’s sorry. Ava demands to know when it was. Rafe admits it was on Halloween. Ava questions them both lying to her for months. Ava asks how many times it happened. Rafe assures it was a one time thing. Ava asks if that’s the truth which Rafe confirms. Rafe then admits that he’s had feelings for Nicole for awhile now. Ava reminds Rafe that they talked about this and he told her that he was committed to her. Rafe admits that he lied to her and to himself. Rafe tells Ava that he’s so sorry because she deserves better. Ava says that he made her believe that what they had was real but it was all a lie. Nicole explains that she asked Rafe to keep it secret because she didn’t want to come between them. Ava mocks what a friend she is. Rafe argues that it’s not on Nicole, but on him because he owed it to Ava to tell her the truth and he did far from that. Ava complains that Rafe slept with Nicole, lied about it, and then stands up for her. Nicole says that they made a mistake but she is not surprised that Ava acted like the vindictive bitch that she’s always been and framed Rafe. Ava argues that she’s not the same woman that she used to be. Rafe understands that Ava is angry and repeats that he’s sorry. Rafe understands that Ava feels betrayed by what he has done, but he has to ask if she framed him because right now, they could still get the charges dropped before it’s too late.

Marlena brings up Nancy coming in and talking a lot about Craig and then asked what she did wrong. Marlena asks if Nancy is thinking that this is her fault. Nancy cries that it is and she’s thinking that she could’ve tried harder to be what Craig needed. Marlena states that Nancy’s husband is gay and it’s not her fault. Marlena adds that he kept a very big secret from her and his sexual orientation isn’t really a choice, but he chose to keep it from her which is causing her so much pain. Nancy cries that it’s destroyed her marriage and asks what she does now.

Chloe tells Craig that she gets how difficult this must be for him and she appreciates him opening up to her. Chloe says she wants him to be happy and she knows he needs love and support too, so she’s here for him. Chloe questions Craig being in love. Craig confirms that he is and he wants Chloe to meet him if that’s not too hard for her. Craig then reveals that his boyfriend is coming to Salem tonight.

Johnny reads Tony’s Valentine’s Day card to Anna and calls it nauseating. Johnny sits down and starts eating the chocolates left on the table. Gabi walks in and declares that she hates him. Johnny says that’s more like it. Johnny asks what has Gabi so worked up. Gabi complains about Jake. Gabi says she listened to Johnny’s advice and didn’t let on that she knows Jake backstabbed her. Gabi talks about Jake being so romantic and wonders if it’s possible that she misunderstood him talking to Maggie about cutting her out of the deal. Johnny claims he wishes that was true but he’s afraid it was no misunderstanding. Gabi asks how he knows since he wasn’t there. Johnny claims he’s found indisputable proof that Jake is planning to betray her.

Rafe knows Ava is upset. Ava says she did care for him and she loved him, but he cheated on her with that whore. Ava claims she has nothing to confess and calls Rafe guilty as sin. Ava wishes him luck in court and says he’ll be behind bars but she’s sure Nicole will wait for him as she storms out of the room.

Brady joins John at home and fills him in on Craig being gay. Brady talks about having feelings for Chloe that he can’t act on because Philip is still missing. Brady says what matters is that Chloe needs to know she’s not alone in this, so he’s going to be there for her every step of the way.

Chloe questions Craig being worried about hurting Nancy but bringing his new boyfriend to Salem. Craig explains that he didn’t know he was coming until this morning as he just booked a flight. Craig says he doesn’t want any drama and just wants to be with him. Craig understands if Chloe can’t meet him but says it would mean the world to him if she would see how happy that he makes him. Craig asks Chloe to think about it which she agrees to do. Chloe then walks away as Craig thanks her.

Marlena says that Nancy and Craig had so many happy years together and a family they love. Marlena acknowledges that the breakup of a marriage is a loss. Nancy adds that it feels like a death. Marlena understands that she’s grieving and there is no easy fix as it’s just going to take time. Nancy was afraid she was going to say that. Marlena encourages that she’s not alone in this as she has lots of people to help her. Marlena adds that if she needs any more help, she will be there for her. Nancy thanks her. Nancy sees what John left Marlena for Valentine’s Day and says that Craig used to do things like that for her, but she guesses not this year.

Chloe goes to see Brady and tells him that she just saw her dad, who wants her to meet his new boyfriend. Chloe informs him that he’s on his way to Salem right now. Brady asks what she’s going to do. Chloe doesn’t know as part of her feels like she’s betraying her mom but she also wants to be there for her dad because she knows he’s in pain and she wants to support him. Brady knows it’s not an easy decision. Chloe hoped maybe it would be easier if Brady agreed to come with her.

John goes to see Marlena in her office and tells her that he really loves her as they kiss. They wish each other a Happy Valentiine’s Day. Marlena didn’t think she’d see him until this evening. John says he couldn’t stay away from her and informs her that Brady just told him about Craig leaving Nancy for a man. Marlena reveals that Nancy was the person who came in when they were on the phone. John asks how she’s doing. Marlena says she can’t really talk about it but Nancy is having a very hard time.

Nancy sits outside the Brady Pub when Craig approaches her.

Jake goes to the police station and looks in to the interrogation room to ask Rafe and Nicole if they’ve seen Gabi since she said she would be there for moral support. Nicole says she hasn’t seen her. Jake guesses he just missed her but Rafe reveals that Gabi was never there, leaving Jake confused.

Gabi asks Johnny about his proof that Jake plans to betray her. Johnny says he realized he couldn’t trust Jake so he did a little digging and reached out to a contact in the DiMera legal department who shared a formal petition to transfer Stefan’s shares to Jake. Gabi says he can’t do that. Johnny claims that Jake argued the shares are his as Stefan’s twins. Gabi argues that Jake wouldn’t do that to her and accuses Johnny of lying. Devil Johnny uses his power to make Jake’s signature appear on the form as he shows it to Gabi, who then calls Jake a bastard.

John is glad that Nancy has found her way to Marlena because there’s no better person to give her the support that she’s going to need. Marlena says every time she talks to someone who’s marriage is in trouble, it makes her appreciate how precious their marriage is. John agrees and kisses her.

Craig apologizes to Nancy for hurting her and wants her to know that no matter what happens, he’s still her friend. Nancy responds that he’s not her friend and is not going to be her husband much longer because she wants a divorce. Nancy then gets up and walks away.

Brady questions Chloe wanting him to go to dinner with her, her dad, and his boyfriend tonight. Chloe apologizes, realizing that she forgot it’s Valentine’s Day and guesses that he has other plans. Brady reveals that he doesn’t and says he would love to go to dinner with her, asking what friends are for.

Rafe and Nicole prepare for trial. Nicole apologizes for losing it on Ava. Rafe says it’s okay as he’s kind of relieved that it’s now finally out in the open and there’s no reason that they can’t be together, but he could understand if she doesn’t want to spend years with a guy behind glass in a jumpsuit. Nicole refuses to give up and vows to find a way to prove that Ava framed Rafe.

Jake remains at the police station, wondering where the hell Gabi is as he pulls out his phone.

Gabi tells Johnny that she’s going to kill Jake. Johnny stops her and reminds her that cooler heads will win the game. Gabi says she’d rather kill him. Johnny says they can use this and tells her it wlil be fun to see Jake’s face when they burn him to the ground. Gabi agrees but asks what the plan is. Johnny says they screw Jake before he screws her. Gabi then gets a call from Jake but ignores it. Gabi questions how Jake could do this to her. Johnny offers her a Valentine’s chocolate to take her mind off it. Johnny guesses that cherry is her favorite as she accepts the candy.

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GH Transcript Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Transcript provided by Suzanne

THIS STILL NEEDS EXTENSIVE EDITING!

The first part of this is missing due to news interruption. We’ll have to get it On Demand unless they run it tomorrow…

about the eggs.They’re not my best. Are you kidding? You’re already breaking the — the deal. Straight talk. These eggs were perfection. Clearly, you haven’t lost your touch. This place is truly striking. Yeah. For years, I barely used it. Yeah, but you kept it anyway. Yeah, well, there’s a lot of memories. Yeah , that — that connectionwith your friend stone. Yeah, he was my best friend. And I miss him. You know that I used to… I used to come here and just spend time by myself. A refuge of sorts. Something like that. Yeah. Now it’s just home. What do you mean? It’s over. Carly: You’re gonna hear it from sonny, so you might as well hear it from me now. He’s moving out. Sonny is going to take avery with him to his penthouse at the harbor view towers. And you’ll stay with donna at the lake house. Yes, and I hate the idea of avery being away from her home and her sister. Avery adores donna. Okay, well, we need to come up with a way so she doesn’t suffer. Carly. Avery loves you. So there’s no getting around it. She is going to suffer. Then how do we make her suffer less? I have a feeling you’re gonna pay a price for that smooth move of yours.

[ Groans ] Yeah, well, it was worth it. Yes, it was. When I realized that you took off to go after maxie… you were jealous? I was terrified. Promise you’ll never do anything like that again, not without me. Well, that depends. On what? On whether you promise not to land yourself in O.R. In emergency surgery again. I will try. Then I will, too. So, when do I get to see our girl? As soon as our girl sees her girl. Right now, maxie is picking up louise as we speak. Oh, felicia, you didn’t have to come here. You could have stayed with them. I know, but this was something maxie had to do alone. Ned: The baby was napping, so it might be a minute to get her up and ready. Is this how you imagined this moment? Getting your daughter back? Ah. Uh, no. Never. I never imagined it at all, actually. I mean, I would imag inethis whole thing being over. I imagined peter dying. Actually imagined that lots of times. I got pretty creative with it. He bit it in all kinds of ways. Uh, hyenas, comets, dunked in a fryer, sandblasted even. Wow, you did get creative. Yeah, I had three deaths for every letter of the alphabet. So I-I imagined peter dying a lot. But when I got to the part where I would bring louise home, everything would go dark. Why, do you think? Because the more time that went on, the less sure I felt that she would want to come home with me. And if that were the case, um, [Clears throat]… …Would I be strong enough to leave her here with brook lynn? Maxie, she’s yours.

[ Chuckles ] Is she, though?

[ Voice breaking ] Brook lynn is the only mother she’s known.

[ Baby cooing ]


Sorry about that, stella. Duty calls. Uh, fortunately, it was a false alarm. So that’s good. Okay, so where were we? Trouble. Right. And I assume that you’re talking about curtis’s father, marshall. Yeah. For all his bluster, curtis is a sensitive soul, and he’s vulnerable, too, especially to marshall. I’m afraid that he wants his father so badly that he’ll ignore all the signs telling him

not to get too close. You’re making it sound like marshall is out to hurt curtis. Is he? I suspect you two could use a minute to talk, and I sure as hell could use a minute to catch my breath.

[ Laughs ] Well, I hope to see more of you, marshall. Yeah, yeah, maybe, uh, you’ll come catch a gig. I’m rehearsing with the band. We’re almost ready to go public. Yeah? Yeah, yeah, I’ll get you front-row seats. That’d be awesome. Yeah. Once I found a venue.

[ Clears throat ] Subtle.

[ Laughter ] Well, subtlety is my specialty.

[ Laughs ] Excuse me. Yep. So you’re making progress. One day at a time. It helps to have zero expectations. Hey, uh, did you catch that little scrap of information that your dad just dropped? Oh, about having experience with men like sonny? Yeah. I mean, are you still digging into his past? Mm. Man, I had to let it go, you know, partly because I hit a wall. But the other part was, you know, I was wondering if what I know is already enough. Huh. You mean, like, turning over more rocks could risk what you’ve already built. I get that. And I’m building a lot more. I didn’t tell you — portia and I are moving in together. Come on! Congratulations, man.

[ Exhales ] She’s a very lucky woman. Not if whatever marshall is hiding comes back to bite me — and portia by association. Well, hey, my offer still stands. You know that, right? You just say the word, and we put my plan into place. As far as I know, sonny has no intention of restricting your access to avery when he moves out. Well, I should certainly hope not. Yeah, but it’s sonny. That could change at a moment’s notice. So if sonny tries to come in between you and avery, I can lobby on your behalf.

[ Sighs ] Lobby to keep a child with her mother — how charitable. I’m just saying, ava. And in return? You ensure avery’s presence in my life in exchange for what? My presence in hers. I don’t want to take any of your time away from avery. I just want to see her. Hmm. Well, you could certainly be a useful ally. But… why should I bargain for your diminishing influence over sonny when my little friend nina has much, much more?

[ Scoffs ] Nina: I’m so sorry. Yeah, we’re all sorry. How do you feel? Well, my headache feels better, you know. I don’t think it’s hit me yet. Well, it certainly hit you last night, didn’t it? Well… so you don’t — you don’t remember anything? Mm… sonny: It’s me.

Does that mean sonny

or mike?

‘Cause sonny’s not doing

really good these days,

so mike might be

a better option for you.

And I know how much

you looove mike. No, go ahead. Let it play. Let it play.

And I’m being stupid

right now.

It’s me, and good or bad,

and it’s not really good

right now.

I’m at charlie’S.

Where are you?

Oh, boy.

I just needed to talk

to somebody,

and you and i

always have nice talks.

[ Click ] I shouldn’t have done that. What? Drunk called me? That’s not what bothers me. Well, but — but something’s bothering you. Yes. It’s your drinking. The sad truth is that peter was my responsibility, and I failed him and everyone he ever hurt. Go on. Go on about what? Go on. Just say it. Just get it off your chest. Well, I would if I knew what you were talking about. Um, just, I’ve done everyone a service, and I should never spend another moment thinking about peter. He’s gone. It’s over. Forget it. Move on with my life. Blah, blah, blah. Something like that, isn’t it? Well, you got one part wrong. The part about peter being gone. Man, I love her sleepy eyes after a nap.

[ Chuckles ] Um, you know, I-I found a few other things in the garage that I forgot to pack up for felicia the other day, so… and I’ll help you load the car. There’s nothing in the garage, is there? Not that I’m aware of.

[ Door closes ] Did she sleep okay? Yeah, she slept great. I mean, it took her a little while to get used to the room here, but music always helps. Put on some springsteen lullabies and she conks right out. I didn’t know that. You know everything. Well, I’ll teach you, okay? Lesson number one — she loves to be held, what? Mind blown. Right? Go, baby. You know who that is? That’s your mommy. Yeah.

[ Chuckles ]


What could be taking maxie so long? Maxie will take as much time as she needs. It’s been almost a year coming. Exactly. Sue me if I’m anxious about seeing my family finally intact again. Hey, you don’t think brook lynn could be making this difficult for maxie? Look, you know, I could — I could send a couple of units over there to take care of things. Hey! You were saying? Well, that was a bold move. Yeah, well, I’m quite capable of taking bold action when necessary. Just ask peter august. I-I think they’re smiling. Maybe — wait, is that — is that a laugh, or are they crying? D-do you think we should go in there? No, give them another minute. Aren’t you worried about brook lynn? Of course I am. But she can’t avoid what’s about to happen, nor can we do anything to make it better. Well, I hope you’re wrong about that last part. Chase, all we can do is just be there for her. So what’s next? Wait, today or…? For you, your future. The charade of you and brook lynn living together is now over. Maxie’s taking her daughter back home, so there’s no reason for you to live together anymore, right? So what will you do now that you can go your separate ways? Brook lynn: I put together some notes on our girl’s likes and dislikes, you know, how we’ve been doing things. Basically, everything you need to know about bailey — louise. I’m sorry. I keep — brook lynn, stop. I promise I’m gonna get it. You already have it. My daughter has had one name her whole life. I’m not gonna take it away from. But she’s louise. You named her for lulu to honor your friend.

You are my friend, too. So starting now, baby girl, your name is bailey louise. What do you think? I love it. Drew: Yeah, I really think it could work, you know? I think it’s as simple as offering your dad a job, and then the clearance and the paperwork would necessitate that he’s gotta reveal something about his past. I mean, it’s not rocket science. But it has its advantages. Yeah, I think it’s better than going around asking questions because — ooh! — It might get back to him, you know? So then marshall has to answer the questions directly and honestly. That is assuming that, uh, marshall doesn’t pick up on the plan. With you at the helm? Look, all it takes is a soft touch, and, brother, you got that in spades.

[ Chuckles ] So you’re in? Are you sure you’re down for this? I mean, you already got a lot on your plate without me piling on more. I just went all the way to europe to clean off that plate. But is it clean, though? I mean, yeah, peter’s gone. But is it done? Yeah, there may be one or two things left on my to-do list. So now I’m an alcoholic. No, I didn’t say that. Good. Don’T. Look, sonny, we had a deal. I’ve been honest with you the whole time. No, you drink too much. I-I turn down drinks all the time. Let me finish. Okay, all right. You drink too much for someone on mood-stabilizing medication. You’re a doctor now? No, I’m a patient. And believe me, I’ve had my own lapses. But you can’t compare the two. I’m not comparing them. I’m just remembering. “Take as instructed. Swallow pills whole and do not mix with alcohol.” I’ve been managing my medication — did you manage it last night when you couldn’t stand straight and you were slurring your words? Or when you stopped taking your medication altogether? For years, you have waged war on me. You have confronted, attacked me in public. You have conspired to keep my child away from me, using the very same tactics that you have used to keep nina from her grandson. My grandson. Now… you seek my assistance to ensure that you are not the one shut out by none other than sonny and his new lady? Nina is always one traffic jam away from a meltdown in a straitjacket. I have outlasted every one of sonny’s affairs. Oh. Every single one. So you ask yourself this, ava — you really want to test the flavor of the month against me?


My concerns are “what if”S. I don’t know anything for certain. No offense, but it kind of sounds like you do. How? H-h-h-how might marshall hurt curtis? He wouldn’T. He would not intentionally. But this secret past that he’s dragging around — it just might. And you know nothing about it? No more than you do. Marshall was gone for 40 years. Now he’s back with some vague story, hinting there’s trouble in his wake. Do you really need to know more than that to be worried? No. No, not really. So just keep your ears open. That’s all I ask. And thank you so much for the consult. Anytime, anytime.

[ Grunting ] Hey. Better? Oh, much, man. How about you? You two have a nice catch-up? Yeah, I gotta cut it short, unfortunately. I, uh — I got stuff to do. I’m gonna look for you at that gig. I might see you sooner than that. I’d love you to give me a call. Get my number from curtis because I, uh — I might have a proposition for you. Yeah. Oomph-oomph! No, no, no. Take it easy. See you, guys. What are you talking about? Peter’s gone. I-I saw him take his last breath. He’s dead.

[ Sighs ] Dead, uh, definitely. Gone? I don’t know about that. I see him sitting on your shoulder dripping doubt into your ear. All the while, he’s got this… shadow that he’s draped around your neck with regret. Will you answer me something honestly? Of course. Do you not think that I bear some responsibility for the way that he turned out and all the blood he spilled? Don’t you? No, I don’T. You tried to save him and nearly got yourself killed. The next time around, do us all a big favor. Now, you see this here? This part in here? Your heart that you gave to peter? Next time, give that to some guy who really deserves your love. But n-not valentin cassadine.

[ Laughing ] Oh. What? God, you’re so weird. Are you okay? I’m great. Because it wouldn’t surprise me if you felt some aftershocks after what went down. I did what I did for my family and friends, and I don’t regret it for a second. If that makes me cold and unfeeling, so be it. It makes you neither of those things. Really? And I’ll prove it to you. Okay, well, I guess it’s time to go. Do you want to say goodbye? I’m gonna say see you later. I mean, we’re gonna have tons of play dates, right? As many as we can manage. I wanted to thank you, all of you, for everything you did, everything you gave up. It means everything to me. Thank you for entrusting us with little bailey louise. Um, there was one more thing about the names. You know what? Don’t — don’t keep it for my account, you know? No, I, uh — I meant your name. Um, I thought if I’m gonna be mommy, that you should be mama. Mama brook lynn. Really? Yeah, I can live with that. Good. Bye-bye, sweetie. All right, bailey lou… I’ll get the door. …Let’s get out of here.

[ Sobbing ] Sweetheart. Carly… when sonny was gone, you and I worked together for avery’s well-being. I see no reason to change course now. I love my daughter. My daughter loves you. And I will see to it that you remain a part of her life. Okay? Okay. Okay. What happened last night was on me, not my meds. No, but, sonny, they’re one in the same. Come on. You know that. Your meds — they keep you level, and they make you responsible, but not if you overindulge. Okay, case in point — would you have called me last night if you hadn’t been drinking? I would have called you sober. Really? Yeah. That would have been a first. You are looking down the barrel of a divorce because you played fast and free with your meds. You don’t know that. And I don’t know that.

[ Scoffs ] What I do know is, right now I’m going through a divorce, nina. And you’re here. I-I just think that you’re changing the subject. You’re trying to — what was the subject? I don’t know what the sub– I-I just can’t right now remember what the subject was. Can you just — come here. Come on.

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Days Transcript Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Ava: Oh, you–you think that I framed rafe? Why would I do that? He is my boyfriend.

Nicole: Oh, drop the act, ava.

Rafe: Nicole–

Nicole: It is so obvious that you found out rafe and i made love, and you wanted revenge.

Ava: You–you and rafe?

[Suspenseful music]

You slept with my best friend? Rafe?

Rafe: I’m sorry.

Ava: When? When?

Rafe: What difference does it make?

Ava: Because I want to know.

Rafe: It was halloween, okay?

Ava: So you’ve been lying to me for months. Both of you.

Rafe: Ava–

Ava: [Inaudible] How many times? Did it happen more than once?

Rafe: No, it was– it was a one-time thing.

Ava: Oh, is that the truth? Is that the truth now?

Rafe: Yes. The whole truth is I’ve had feelings for nicole for a while now.

Ava: We talked about this, rafe. You denied it more than once. You looked me in the eyes, how many times have you told me that you were committed to me?

Rafe: I lied, okay? I lied to you. I lied to myself. I’m so sorry. You deserve better.

Ava: You made me believe that what we had was real.

[Chuckles] It’s just all a lie, huh?

Nicole: I asked rafe to keep it a secret because I didn’t want to come between you.

Ava: Oh, what a good friend you are.

Rafe: This is not–

Ava: So concerned about my feelings.

Rafe: Ava–

Ava: What?

Rafe: It’s not on nicole, okay? This is on me. I owed it to you to tell you the truth, and–

Ava: And what?

Rafe: I did–I did far from that, okay?

Ava: Yeah, you sure did. Right, okay, so–so you sleep with my best friend. Yes, nicole, you slept with him, right? And then–and then you tell him to lie. She asks you to lie, you do it, and then you stand up for her?

Nicole: We made a mistake. But I am not surprised that you acted like the vindictive bitch that you have always been, and framed him–

Ava: Oh, my god, I am not the same woman I used to be.

Nicole: The hell you’re not.

Rafe: Okay, ava, I– ava, I understand that you are angry. I get that, okay? You’re upset. I am so sorry. And I understand that you feel betrayed for what I have done. But I have to ask you, did you do this? Did you? Did you frame me? ‘Cause right now, we can still get the charges dropped before it’s too late.

Marlena: When you first came in here, you talked a lot about craig. And then you said, “what’s wrong with me? What did I do wrong?” Are you thinking this is your fault?

Nancy: It is, I mean, not totally, I’m just– I’m just thinking that maybe if I–if I had tried really hard to be–to be–

Marlena: What? To be what?

Nancy: Marlena, to be what he needed. I mean, I know I’m stubborn, and–and I’m argumentative, and I talk way too much, I just keep going on–

Marlena: Stop it. Stop right there. Your husband is gay. That isn’t your fault. Your husband kept a very big secret from you. And–and his sexual orientation isn’t really a choice. But he made a choice to keep that from you. And that’s what I think is causing you so much pain.

Nancy: But marlena, he’s destroyed my marriage. I mean, what–what do I do now?

[Sobs]

Chloe: I get how difficult this must be for you, dad. And I–I do appreciate you opening up to me. And of course I want you to be happy. And I know after everything you’ve been through, you need love and support too, and just know that I’m here for you too.

Craig: Well, I won’t say no to my daughter.

Chloe: So you–you said you’re in love?

Craig: I am. And I want you to meet him, if that’s not too hard for you.

Chloe: Uh…meet him.

Craig: Yeah, he’s coming to salem. Tonight.

Johnny: “Anna, you are my everything. All my love, tony.” Nauseating. Much more interesting. You’re the naughty one, anna, so that one’s for you. Ugh. No. Too damn sweet. Well, what’s valentine’s day without a little bit of bitterness?

Gabi: I hate him.

Johnny: That’s more like it.

[Dramatic music]

Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

Johnny: What’s got you so worked up?

Gabi: What do you think? Jake. He tried to feed me a chocolate candy.

Johnny: The nerve.

Gabi: And then there was flower petals everywhere, he woke me up with a rose.

Johnny: Is the, uh– the poor guy still breathing?

Gabi: I wanted to slug the son of a bitch, but you know what? I didn’T. I listened to your advice. I didn’t let on that I know he wants to backstab me.

Johnny: Well-played.

Gabi: But he was so sweet and romantic. I don’t know, is it possible that I somehow misunderstood when he was talking to maggie about cutting me out of the deal?

Johnny: I wish that were true, gabriella, because I can see how much you love my uncle. But I’m afraid his conversation with victor’s wife was no misunderstanding.

Gabi: How do you know that? You weren’t there.

Johnny: Maybe not, but I am sorry to say that I have found some indisputable proof that jake is planning to betray you.

Ava: Confess? To framing you?

Rafe: Ava. I know that you’re upset, but if you ever cared for me–

Ava: Oh, I did care for you. I loved you. And you cheated on me with that whore. So, no, I got–I got nothing to confess. In fact, I’d say you are guilty as sin. Good luck in court, rafe, ’cause you’re gonna need it.

Rafe: Ava–

Ava: Oh, and too bad you’re gonna be buried behind bars. Don’t worry, I’m sure nicole will wait for you.

[Tense music]

John: That’s gotta be rough, having all these feelings that you can’t act on.

Brady: Yeah, that’s something I have a little experience with.

John: You talking about chloe?

Brady: Yep.

John: So how’s that going, kid?

Brady: I’ve made no secret that I have feelings for her.

John: Mm-hmm.

Brady: But the fact that philip is still missing kind of puts everything on hold, dad. But that’s not what–[Sighs] That’s not what matters. What matters is chloe needs to know that she’s not alone in this. And I’m gonna be there for her every step of the way.

Chloe: You just said that you were worried about hurting mom, but you’re gonna bring your new boyfriend to salem?

Craig: I didn’t know he was coming till this morning. We spoke last night. After we hung up, he–

[Sighs] He booked a flight. Just–he doesn’t want any drama, he just wants to support me. If you can’t do this, I understand, but– it would mean the world to me if you could meet him, see how happy he makes me. Would you think about it? Please?

Chloe: Okay, I will.

Craig: Thanks.

[Emotional music]

Marlena: Nancy, you and craig have had so many happy years together. A family that you love– the breakup of a marriage, it’s–it’s a loss.

Nancy: It feels like a death.

Marlena: I know. And you’re grieving, and–

[Exhales] There’s no pill that I can give you, there’s no easy fix here. It is just going to take time.

Nancy: I was a afraid you were gonna say that.

Marlena: You’re not alone in this, you know? You got lots of people that are here to help you, that care about you. And if you need even more help, I’ll be here for you.

Nancy: Thank you, marlena. And thank you for giving me some perspective. Craig used to do things like that for me on valentine’s day. I guess not this year. Thank you.

Marlena: [Sighs] Life’s been hard enough.

Chloe: Hey.

Brady: Hi.

Chloe: Hey, do you have a minute?

Brady: For you, always. Come in.

Chloe: Thanks.

Brady: What’s going on?

Chloe: Oh, I–I just– I just saw my dad, and he wants me to meet his new boyfriend.

Brady: When?

Chloe: He’s on his way to salem right now. He booked his own flight, it wasn’t my dad’s idea.

Brady: [Sighs] Uh, what are you gonna do?

Chloe: That’s the thing, I don’t know. There’s–there’s a part of me that feels like I’m betraying my mom, but at the same time, I–I want to be there for my dad. I know he’s in pain and I want to support him.

Brady: Right, right. Your dad–I mean, that’s not an easy decision, chloe.

Chloe: No, it’s not easy. And I was hoping maybe it would be easier if you agreed to come with me?

[Knock at door]

John: Hey, gorgeous.

[Gasps] Ohh. Ohh. Somebody really loves you. And that somebody is here.

[Laughter]

Marlena: Happy valentine’s day.

John: Right back at you, sweetheart.

Marlena: I didn’t think that I would see you until this evening.

John: Oh, I just couldn’t stay away from my beautiful bride. And I had an interesting conversation with brady. He, um– he just told me that craig wesley’s in town, and he has left nancy for a man.

Marlena: I know. I know, um–nancy was the person who came in when I was talking to you on the phone.

John: That was her? Ooh. So how’s she doing?

Marlena: Well, I can’t really talk about it, but you can imagine she’s having a very hard time.

[Dramatic music]

[Phone ringing]

Jake: You guys seen gabi? Said she’d be here. You know, moral support and all.

Nicole: Uh, I haven’t seen her.

Jake: Must have just missed her then, huh?

Rafe: Gabi was never here.

Gabi: You have proof? What proof?

Johnny: When you came to me, with what you heard between maggie and jake, I realized I couldn’t trust my uncle jake, so I decided to do a little digging. I reached out to a contact that I have in the dimera legal department. She shared this with me.

Gabi: What is this?

Johnny: This is a formal petition to transfer stefan O. Dimera’s shares.

Gabi: My shares?

Johnny: Your shares to jake.

Gabi: He can’t do that.

Johnny: Well, jake makes the argument that you’re not blood-related, and that as stefan’s twin, he’s the rightful heir.

Gabi: No, he wouldn’t do that to me. You’re lying.

Johnny: I wish.

[Sighs] But… is this jake’s signature?

[Dramatic music]

Gabi: That bastard.

As a struggling actor,

John: I’m glad that nancy has found her way to you, because there is not a better person who can give her the kind of support she’s gonna need.

Marlena: Oh. You know, every time I talk to somebody whose marriage is in trouble, makes me appreciate how precious ours is.

John: Oh, you’ve got that right, doc.

Craig: [Sighs] Nancy– I’m so sorry I hurt you, I– I hope you know that. And I–I want you to know that no matter what happens, I’m still your friend.

Nancy: [Laughs] You are not my friend. And you’re not going to be my husband much longer, because I want a divorce.

[Melancholy music]

Brady: You–okay, you want me to go to dinner with you, and your dad, and his boyfriend? Tonight?

Chloe: Oh. Oh, my god. I’m sorry, I–I forgot it’s–it’s valentine’s day.

Brady: Yeah, it is, it is.

Chloe: You–you probably have other plans?

Brady: I don’T. So yes, I would love to go to dinner with you. I mean, what are friends for, right?

Nicole: Rafe, I am so sorry I lost it on ava.

Rafe: It’s okay. It is okay. You know, I’m actually kind of relieved.

Nicole: How could you say that?

Rafe: Because now it’s finally all out in the open, and there’s no reason we can’t be together. But I will totally understand if you don’t want to spend the next however many years talking through a wall of glass to a guy in a jumpsuit.

Nicole: I am not gonna let that happen. I am not giving up. I am going to find a way to prove that ava framed you.

Jake: Gabi, gabi, gabi. Said you’d be with your brother, and you’re not. Where the hell are you?

Gabi: Okay, that’s it, I’m out of here.

Johnny: Whoa, where are you going?

Gabi: To kill jake. Where do you think I’m going?

Johnny: Look, I can be a bit of a hothead myself, but I think we both know, cooler heads will win the game.

Gabi: I’d rather kill him.

Johnny: Hey, hey, hey. We talked about this, okay? We can use this. Besides, won’t it be fun to see jake’s face when we burn him to the ground?

Gabi: Well, you know, when you put it like that, fine. But we need a plan. What is the plan?

Johnny: Oh, it’s simple. We screw jake, before he screws you.

[Phone rings]

Gabi: Oh, it’s jake!

Johnny: Cooler heads…

[Phone rings] Remember?

Gabi: How could he do this to me?

Johnny: How about a valentine’s chocolate to take your mind of him, huh?

Gabi: I’m not hungry.

Johnny: This one’s cherry. Something tells me that’s your favorite.

[Dramatic music]

Gabi: Mmm.

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Y&R Transcript Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Sally: Good morning.

Victoria: Oh, yes, it is, isn’t it?

Sally: Mm-hmm. I hope you don’t have to rush back to the office, because we didn’t really get a chance to speak yesterday.

Victoria: Well, I might have a little time now. Shall we?

Sally: Yeah, thank you.

Victoria: How are you settling into your role as coo of newman media?

Sally: I’M…thrilled. I’m excited to prove to everyone that I am the right person for the job.

Victoria: Well, ashland and i cannot wait to see what you can do.

Sally: Would you like a preview?

Victoria: Sure, go ahead.

Sally: Okay. Adam and I have some ideas for audience growth. We intend to leverage our newly expanded customer base by up-selling them on our other platforms, and I have been working with the chief marketing officers of newman media and chanccomm to create an integrated strategy.

Victoria: Interesting.

Sally: [ Chuckles ] That word can mean a lot of things. Are you more surprised or disappointed?

Victoria: Why would I be?

Sally: I don’t know. Maybe you thought I wouldn’t do my homework or I wouldn’t have any original or thoughtful ideas.

Victoria: Well, you know, you certainly are making a lot of assumptions, considering that you barely know me.

Sally: I think I have a pretty firm grasp of the dynamic of the situation. You’ve been betting on me to fail.

Victor: Hey, son.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] Well, thank you for meeting me here. I’ve got, like, a million things to do today, so I just wanted to get this out of the way.

Victor: Uh-huh. And what would “this” be?

Adam: Very important news.

Victor: What’s that? Is it about ashland?

Adam: No. And I will not have anything to report on him in the future. That’s what I wanted to tell you. That I’m not gonna be your spy.

Lily: Oh, my gosh, I’m so sorry for the mess.

Nate: Hey, I’m family, not company. And it’s my fault for not letting you know I was stopping by.

Lily: No, please, you can come any time. Um, so, what’s going on?

Nate: Well, there’s something I’m working through, and i thought I’d bounce it off you.

Lily: Yeah, of course, I’m all ears.

Nate: I am thinking of stepping down as chief of surgery.

Lily: What? You just made it to the top of the food chain, now you want to leave? I mean, what for?

Nate: I’m thinking of going to work for newman/locke.

Billy: Hey, there. Mind if I join you?

Ashland: You are free to sit wherever you like.

Billy: [ Groans ] So what’s on the agenda for this beautiful day?

Ashland: [ Sighs ]

Billy: Uh-oh, are you having a hard time trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast? You look like a villain in a superhero movie, planning world domination. Or maybe you’re just plotting your next move at newman/locke.

Ashland: “Plotting”? Well, that sounds a lot like an accusation.

Billy: Well, I hear your medical situation is improving. Congratulations on that. But I got to believe that you’re trying to figure out what to do next with this future that you didn’t expect to have, and I’m a bit of a betting man, but I’m gonna say that you are itching to get a lot more control out of your wife’s company. Get a lot more locke in newman/locke. If you think all pads are exactly the same, think again.

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Victoria: Frankly, I wasn’t sure what you would be bringing to the table, given your background — or your lack thereof.

Sally: Well, I’m not exactly new to running a business.

Victoria: Well, you should know that while I didn’t view you as the obvious candidate for this position, I never questioned or challenged adam on his choice.

Sally: I suspect that was a calculated move. Since victor insisted that adam stay on as ceo, probably didn’t want to create any conflict right out the gate by rejecting one of adam’s first major decisions. And you probably thought that your father would hand me my pink slip and punish adam for his choice, but, surprise, he didn’T.

Victoria: Where would you get that idea?

Sally: Woman to woman, i think it’s fair that you know that I’m not operating under any illusions. Hell, if I were in your shoes, I would be skeptical, too.

Victoria: You did design a very beautiful wedding gown, but outside of that, I’m really very uncertain of your skill-set.

Sally: I’m used to being under-appreciated. This is not new. I like proving people wrong and leaving their assumptions about me in the dust.

Victoria: Well, you obviously won over adam very quickly at newman media. He’s very enthusiastic about you. And you are obviously very confident about your abilities, but you’re gonna have to do a lot more than talk a good game.

Sally: Oh, I can back it up. I’ve earned my place. I have had to fight for every opportunity that I’ve ever had, so I will pour myself, body and soul, into making newman media an unequivocal success. And in the process, you will learn something very important about me — that I am just as resilient and determined as my new partner, adam. We are a match made in heaven. Professionally speaking.

Victoria: I see.& Well, is this also a personal match? Because, you know, woman to woman, I sense that there’s something more going on between you and adam than just strategizing for the company.

Victor: Where is all this coming from? Yesterday, you assured me you wouldn’t mind observing ashland locke, see if he displayed some unusual behavior.

Adam: No, I never actually told you that I would help you spy on him. Though I will admit I did give you that impression when you left here.

Victor: Why would you do that?

Adam: [ Sighs ] I took the path of least resistance, okay? But I can no longer do that, because I don’t want to get wrapped up in a no-win situation with you and victoria and ashland, especially since they already resent having to work with me. Much more important things to worry about, like running this company that you funded for me. And then you sold to newman/locke because i disappointed you.

Victor: And I had my reasons, which I won’t get into now. Let me ask you something. Why would I ask you to continue as ceo if I didn’t have faith in your abilities?

Adam: My issue is that you will not let me do my job because you suddenly don’t trust ashland.

Victor: Because I have my reasons.

Adam: Yes, you have some theory that he is mysteriously faking his condition and his illness and treatment.

Victor: Listen to me very carefully. Ashland locke cannot be trusted. Not about his cancer diagnosis, not about his marriage to my daughter, not about the merger.

Adam: Look, I know that you think I should feel honored that you’re coming to me to do the heavy lifting on this.

Victor: You don’t understand what I’m telling you, son. If we allow that bastard to continue doing what he’s doing, he will endanger the newman family. Do you understand that?

Adam: Um…locke is family.

Victor: He is not a newman. We need to protect our own. Are you too arrogant not to see beyond your own shadow? What’s the matter with you?

Ashland: I would think that you would be up to your eyebrows right now in work, being your girlfriend’s right-hand man. But here you are, wasting your own time making baseless accusations.

Billy: I don’t think I would call them baseless, ashland. In fact, I’m gonna give you a little bit of credit. You built an empire that you basically ran by yourself for a number of years, so I just find it hard to believe that you’re gonna simply be an advisor to your wife. And don’t get me wrong, okay? Don’t start talking about how marriage is sacrifice and all that kind of stuff, because I do believe that’s true for a lot people, but not for the locke ness monster. No, no, you have way too much to say. How is work going, by the way? It’s good? I know you like to flip coins. Is that how you decide who handles what division?

Ashland: We’re handling things just fine, thank you.

Billy: I’m sure that’s what you want victoria to think. You know, she has waited her entire life to get control of newman. And you just threw a big, old wrench into her plans by sticking around longer than she expected. I’m sure that makes for interesting dinner talk.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] I’m guessing you think you’re going to shock me with your macabre sense of humor, but you know something? A guy like me doesn’t reach the heights I have while maintaining some kind of delicate sensibility. I will say this, though. I think I understand why you have such a bitter view of marriage, given your sordid history.

Billy: That’s actually not true at all. No, no, I enjoy marriage. I’m not negative on marriage whatsoever. I don’t like yours, ’cause i don’t trust it and I don’t trust and I do not like what you’re gonna do to victoria.

Ashland: Wow. This must be so difficult for you. I mean, watching her finally happy at last, married to a man that’s worthy of her, and knowing that you blew every single chance you ever had with her.

Billy: We’ve both moved on.

Ashland: And yet here you are, inserting yourself into our lives. Listen, don’t you think you’ve done enough damage to your relationship with her? Trying to convince her that you know what’s best for her? I would advise you to stop, but I know you’re not gonna listen, so you know what? Press on. Keep going. See where all this gets you. I’m steve, I lost 138 pounds in nine months on golo

Sally: It is none of your business the kind of relationship that adam and i have. Inside or outside the boardroom. But I can tell you that we are doing the best work that we can. And if there was anything going on between us — and I’m not claiming that there is — would it really be any different than the dynamic between you and locke?

Victoria: Oh, yes, a world of difference. For one, ashland and I are married.

Sally: I’m not talking about a piece of paper. I’m talking about how you conduct yourselves professionally. You’re equals, just like me and adam.

Victoria: [ Scoffs ] Again, I’m gonna have to disagree with your comparison. Ashland and I have both years of experience, whereas adam is the one with all of the expertise and you’re a neophyte.

Sally: But our dedication to the company is just the same. Rest assured that adam and i will always put newman media first.

Victoria: Does adam consider you an equal partner in this endeavor or is that just your perception?

Sally: What are you implying?

Victoria: No, don’t worry, I’m not concerned about your dynamic. I’m just curious. Oh, my goodness, I have a meeting to get to. Have a good day.

Victor: Son. Please listen to me carefully, okay? I have given you opportunity after opportunity. Right? I’ve taken you in, into our fold, although there was a lot of skepticism on the part of the other family members. I believed in you. But you have never taken a step — a real step — to feel included in our family.

Adam: How does committing espionage against victoria’s husband mean that I am one of the gang, huh? What do you think my sister’s gonna think when she learns yet again that members of this family are digging into his past?

Victor: He’s a danger to newman media. To newman enterprises. To the newman empire.

Adam: Find somebody else to do your dirty work.

Victor: You’re the only one who can help. If you give a damn about newman media…

Adam: You know I do.

Victor: Then you will do as i ask. Otherwise, there’ll be no newman media left.

Nate: Ashland approached me a little while ago and suggested i leave memorial and go into the business arena.

Lily: Wow. I mean, I didn’t know that was something you were interested in doing.

Nate: Neither did I until he floated the idea.

Lily: And?

Nate: And the more I consider the offer, the more appealing it seems.

Lily: Yeah, but your whole life has been medicine.

Nate: Well, yeah, I’d be putting all that knowledge and experience to use in a different way. I could have a bigger impact on healthcare on a national — even international — scale.

Lily: Yeah, but, I mean, just to play devil’s advocate, are you sure you’re ready to leave the hospital?

Nate: Truth? After my injury and not being able to perform surgery…i don’t have the same passion for being a doctor. I spend all my days behind a desk doing paperwork or in meetings trying to cut through red tape.

Lily: Yeah, I mean, look, I’ve changed my careers more time than I can count, so life’s too short, you know? You got to find your passion.

Nate: I appreciate that.

Lily: But, listen, I mean, if you are thinking of making this change, I would love to offer an alternative. Why don’t you come work with me at chancellor?

Billy: Well, I appreciate. It’s very kind of you to look out for me. It almost makes you seem human, so be careful. But honestly, ashland, don’t worry about me, okay? I’m fine.

Ashland: Oh, I am not worried about you in the least. I’m worried about lily.

Billy: Lily’s great. Lily is thriving, better than ever.

Ashland: Really? She’s not at all concerned about your continued interest in victoria’s marriage?

Billy: Well, why would she? Everything in our relationship is open. Our relationship isn’t built on lies and deceit.

Ashland: [ Laughs ]

Billy: Secrets.

Ashland: Ahh.

Billy: And as far as our working relationship, I actually respect her as a ceo, and I’m happy doing everything i possibly can to make her dream at chancellor become a reality.

Victoria: Ashland.

Ashland: Oh, hello, sweetheart. Please join us.

Victoria: I’m kind of surprised to see the two of you here together. Can’t imagine what you have to discuss.

Ashland: Let me tell you. Billy here has some really interesting theories about us, about our marriage, about our company. He seems to think that you are more threatened by my recovery and my position at newman/locke than you’re letting on.

Victoria: For god’s sakes, billy, how many times do I have to tell you to back off? Every year we try

Nate: You’re serious? Work for you at chancellor?

Lily: I mean, look, if I had known that you were considering making a jump to the corporate world, I would have offered it to you sooner.

Nate: Okay, doing what?

Lily: I don’t know, we’ll figure it out together. Chancellor has endless resources and infinite possibilities. And look, I don’t mean to disparage ashland’s offer.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] Okay, but here it comes.

Lily: Well, okay, look, you know things are complicated at newman/locke, right? And especially with the newman family. The political and personal dynamics between them are constantly changing.

Nate: Yes, but I have a lot of experience navigating those waters.

Lily: Yeah, but why would you want to waste your energy doing that when you can come work with me at chancellor? Look, you’re my family, okay? I want you to be a part of what I’m building there.

Nate: Wow, okay. Now I have two fantastic offers to consider. Wow. I did not see this coming.

Billy: Uh, yeah, ashland and I were just having a very polite conversation.

Victoria: Clearly you have a very different definition of the word “polite.”

Billy: I’m sorry, do you expect me to forget how he helped your father and your brother destroy my career?

Ashland: I’m sorry, if we’re keeping score, you’re the one who wrote a disparaging article about me.

Victoria: Billy, whatever it is you’re thinking that you’re accomplishing here, you’re actually doing the total opposite.

Billy: What I wish I did was blow ashland out of the water in tuscany, because I hate the fact that you married someone that can’t be trusted, and at this point, I am very grateful that our kids are going to school far away from this toxicity.

Victoria: That is such a horrible thing to say. It’s exactly what I would expect from you.

Billy: Well, I think you need to hear it, victoria, because you clearly don’t see what’s right in front of you. You’re not paying attention, and maybe you’re blinded by the fact that you still think that I’m the bad one.

Victoria: Are you finished?

Billy: Yeah, I am.

Victoria: Because the only thing that you said that was correct was that our kids are away at school, which means that you don’t have to cross paths with me or ashland.

Billy: Yeah, maybe that’s a good idea. So from now on, I’ll just pretend that you don’t exist.

Ashland: I can hardly wait.

Billy: I know you love him and you think he’s everything you’ve ever wanted, and your personal life and your business life are thriving, but he is going to let you down in a way that is going to be hard to imagine. And when he does — because he will — it’s gonna be a long way to fall.

Adam: You are worried that ashland is gonna pose a risk to your company.

Victor: And victoria.

Adam: I understand why you feel the need that you need to pursue the questions about him, but you should not have dragged me into this. Okay? I’ve been working hard to try to prove that I’ve changed my life, and that, dad, I’m worthy of your respect — and everyone else’S. And just when I thought i succeeded, put me through another test.

Victor: That’s not what this is, son.

Adam: Really? Because it feels like, if i don’t follow orders, I am a failure. That I’m a traitor to the family. And by family, I mean you. So if that is the game, I’m not playing.

Victor: Maybe I made a mistake believing in you, trusting in you. I thought you and I understood each other. But what you’re displaying right now is disrespect, arrogance, and hubris.

Adam: Hmm. Well, if that is how you see it, then I guess we are finished here. I’ve been telling everyone…

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Billy: Nate.

Nate: Hey.

Billy: Hey, what’s going on? I, uh — I didn’t know you were here. I would’ve brought food for three.

Nate: Oh, no, don’t worry about it. I’ve got to get to work anyway.

Lily: Listen, I’m really glad that we talked, okay? And just think about all the ramifications, and call me if you have any questions.

Billy: Does that go for me, too?

Lily: I’ll fill you in, but i know you’re gonna make the right choice.

Nate: But no pressure, right?

Lily: Oh, no, there’s pressure. I’ll just wait for you to say yes.

Nate: I’ll talk to you soon.

Lily: Alright.

Billy: See ya.

Lily: Bye.

Billy: What’s going on?

Lily: Well, ashland offered a job to nate and newman/locke, so I just made a counteroffer for him to come work with us at chancellor.

Billy: Okay, but hold on, does that mean he’s leaving medicine? That’s — that’s crazy. That’s huge.

Lily: Yeah, I know.

Billy: And now he’s trying to decide between going to work with the villains at newman and freedom and happiness and family? That seems like an easy choice.

Lily: I don’t know, he’s very close with ashland. I mean, he was his best man at his wedding, remember?

Billy: Yes, I remember, as much as I’ve tried to forget that day. He’s a smart guy. He’s got to realize it’s time to keep his distance from ashland, which is a lesson I wish we would all learn, including me, especially me.

Lily: Sorry, what does that mean?

Billy: I ran into him at society. And victoria showed up.

Lily: Oh, god, what happened?

Billy: It wasn’t my proudest moment.

Victoria: [ Sighs ] I’m so sorry you had to endure that.

Ashland: Listen, some of the accusations he made about me —

Victoria: No, no, I don’t want to rehash it. It was just billy being billy. He can evolve in so many different ways, but then there’s just certain things that he can’t let go of. Some people that just stoke hatred and anger in him. Adam being one of them. And it seems that he’s added you to the list.

Ashland: I have been despised and resented by some of the most powerful people in the world, and I actually thrive on that. It reminds me that I’m doing the right thing. So billy is of no consequence to me whatsoever. I am concerned, though, about the toll it’s taking on you.

Victoria: Don’t worry about me.

Ashland: There something else on your mind?

Victoria: I had an unforeseen encounter on the way here, and I — I think you would be interested to know what i learned.

Sally: I am glad you got my message to meet me here.

Adam: What, uh, did you have in mind?

Sally: I was hoping we could talk in private before we dove into our busy day. First, I got you a coffee and a cinnamon roll.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] You shouldn’t have. That’s very nice.

Sally: It was my pleasure. Especially since dropping by crimson lights came with a bonus.

Adam: Yeah?

Sally: I ran into victoria and I set a few things straight.

Adam: Should I be expecting an angry phone call or a passive-aggressive lunch invitation?

Sally: Don’t worry — all i did was lay my cards out on the table.

Adam: And what exactly did that entail?

Sally: I just told her that i knew she wasn’t happy with you naming me coo and that I was determined to prove that i belong here by making the company a force in the field and bigger and stronger than anyone could’ve ever imagined. Why are you smiling at me like that?

Adam: I’m impressed by the way you stood up for yourself.

Sally: I mean, at this point, it should hardly be a surprise.

Adam: No, you excel at fighting for what you want.

Sally: Well, then I should also mention that she asked if we were more than professional partners.

Adam: What did you tell her?

Sally: I shut her down and stayed on point, promising that newman media was our top priority, but you should definitely be aware that she’s on the hunt for information about your personal life.

Adam: Hmm, great. More scrutiny from my darling sister. But I can handle her.

Sally: What were you up to this morning? Is everything alright? ‘Cause you seem a little off.

Adam: Um…well, for starters, um…I did not get much sleep last night.

Sally: Why not?

Adam: I was thinking about you.

Sally: Oh, tell me more.

Adam: [ Chuckles ] Not like that. I was thinking about our conversation we had yesterday and how I needed to stop playing games and look out for myself. So I invited my dad to come to the office this morning.

Sally: What happened? Adam?

Adam: I, um… I think I may have overplayed my hand with my father.

Billy: I told ashland that he doesn’t fool me and that victoria needs to open her eyes. At least, that’s the cleaned-up, abridged version.

Lily: [ Chuckles ] I’m sure it fell on deaf ears.

Billy: Either way, it needed to be said. I’m just not happy with the way that I handled myself. I let the residual bitterness towards the man take over.

Lily: Oh, it’s fine, we all have our off moments.

Billy: Yeah, no, I understand that, but for weeks, I’ve been telling you that I’m not that guy anymore. And as much as I’m trying, clearly I still have a lot of work to do.

Lily: No, you’re being too hard on yourself. Okay? I mean, he got under your skin, which is exactly what he was trying to do. But you said your piece, you left, you’re acknowledging right now that you lost your cool. Okay? I mean, as long as you’re not concocting some scheme i should worry about…

Billy: [ Chuckles ] No, I’m not. You can rest easy. I think you’re right, and honestly, ashland doesn’t deserve another second of my time. I got more important things that I need to focus on.

Lily: That’s right, you do. Look, I know that you’re a different man, okay? It’s time that you start believing it in here.

Adam: I don’t know my exact words. But I told him that I was not gonna spy on ashland for him.

Sally: Oh, my god, you actually said no to victor newman.

Adam: Well, then I insisted that I be allowed to do my job with no strings attached, no more jumping through hoops, no more loyalty tests.

Sally: Or what?

Adam: Or I’d walk away from the company for good.

Sally: And then?

Adam: Oh, then he insisted that I didn’t understand how important it was for him to know what ashland is doing and it’s my duty to protect the family.

Sally: But isn’t that his responsibility?

Adam: Oh, not according to him. He wondered why I didn’t understand how important it was that I be his mole. And then it was just a hop, skip, and a jump to him calling me selfish, disloyal, and arrogant.

Sally: [ Sighs ] That is… really infuriating. Look, maybe he didn’t mean it. Maybe he was just angry that you showed independence, and he lashed out.

Adam: Oh, no, he meant every word, at least he did at the time. He hates being challenged, especially by family.

Sally: What do you think he’s gonna do now?

Adam: Well, whether he’s gonna accept it and come to understand my perspective remains to be seen. If he doesn’T…

Ashland: I’m sorry, I’m going to need you to repeat that information.

Victoria: You heard me. After our conversation, I’m convinced that adam and sally gave into temptation and they are now a couple.

Ashland: [ Laughs ] Oh, man. Well, I can’t say that it’s a surprise, but it’s a terrible time, given the current situation.

Victoria: It’s a recipe for disaster.

Ashland: [ Laughs ]

Victoria: And I suspect that sally will prove to be such a distraction, she will make it impossible for adam to do his job.

Ashland: Yes, well, she does have a way of putting herself at the center of attention.

Victoria: Couple with that the fact that, although she is very talented, she’s completely underqualified for this position. I foresee some trouble at newman media.

Ashland: Right. Victor may soon regret his decision to support adam and sally as ceo and coo.

Victoria: Exactly. And I don’t want to create a war with my father by bringing it up. In fact, what would be the point? We don’t need to come up with a way for adam to fail so that we can fire him. We’re just gonna sit back and let it happen. As a matter of fact —

[ Cellphone rings ] Oh. Hello.

Victor: Hello, my sweetheart. I was hoping that I could grab a few minutes with you.

Victoria: Well, that can be arranged.

Victor: Come over and see me at newman media as soon as you can, okay?

Victoria: I’m on my way.

Victor: See you soon.

Ashland: Was that your father?

Victoria: Yes, it was my dad. I’m being summoned.

Ashland: For what?

Victoria: I’ll find out soon enough. (Peaceful music)

Billy: What are you smiling about?

Lily: [ Chuckles ] Well, I’ve been thinking about your podcast, and I think we should move forward with it.

Billy: But you’re worried that I won’t have enough time to handle my coo responsibilities.

Lily: No, look, I think that sharing your experiences and having a creative outlet will be good for you. You know, and I think that people can relate to the stories that you have to tell.

Billy: Look, it’s very important to me that you actually believe and trust that I can do both things and make sure that I take care of everything.

Lily: No, I’ve realized it will work as long as it doesn’t take up too much of your time.

Billy: Well, you have my word. You can count on me to be your coo, no matter what.

Lily: Alright, then you have yourself a deal.

Billy: Is that right?

Lily: Yeah.

[ Chuckles ]

Sally: The way that you’re acting right now, it isn’t you.

Adam: Well, run-ins with my father occasionally have this effect on me. It’s one of his special talents.

Sally: I just mean the adam that I know is never nervous or filled with self-doubt — and with good reason.

Adam: [ Clears throat ] I don’t know if you are trying to compliment or you actually think that I’m a robot.

Sally: I have intimate knowledge of just how human you actually are. And how you can turn any situation around into your advantage, even those that involve the intense and demanding victor newman. Look, your father is a titan of the business world. Okay? He respects strength. So as worrisome as this might seem right now, he will come to his senses and admire you for standing up to him.

Adam: Well, I am not so sure about that. But I am really glad that you believe it. And that you believe in me.

[ Tablet rings ]

Victor: Michael baldwin. Listen, I observed another large withdrawal from my discretionary fund. Does that mean you got the peruvian doctor to talk?

Michael: Indeed. I’m no longer just your attorney. I am a filmmaker now. I persuaded the good doctor to share his story on video.

Victor: Is that video on the way to me?

Michael: It should be hitting your inbox momentarily. But, uh…I can give you a preview of the highlights.

Victor: I hope he said something that gives us the proof we need.

Michael: He told me that ashland paid the clinic a substantial sum to falsify his medical records.

Victor: Are you serious? In what way?

Michael: To make it appear as though he were suffering from terminal cancer when he was, in fact, perfectly healthy.

Victor: Whoa. So we have got him now, right?

Michael: I’ll admit I had my doubts that anybody could stoop so low, but the doctor’s statement was very persuasive.

Victor: I’m sold, but I need more evidence to convince everyone else.

Michael: Hmm, alright. You want me to follow the money.

Victor: Send me the entire paper trail.

Victoria: Dad?

Victor: Bye-bye.

Victoria: What is this all about?

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Anna: Airbags deployed. There’s another car, abandoned, over there, but it doesn’t look like there’s any damage. Maybe — maybe this car crashed? That car stopped to help? Or that one ran this one off the road, and the occupants of this one ran off. Right. So maybe maxie’s running away from peter. Peter: I don’t have much time, maxie. Someone picked up my trail. Now, climb back up here. Now. Hear me, peter. I would rather die than go one more step with you! So, go ahead. Pull the trigger. But when you do, that is the end of telling yourself there’s one shred of goodness left in you or that you can turn your life around. If you’re gonna kill me because I don’t love you… …admit you’re a monster. You were supposed to save me, maxie! Instead, you abandoned me! No, this is all your fault. Ah! Ah! Peter? I have your gun. Maxie, is he dead? I don’t know. Any news about maxie? Nothing yet. Alright. You know, if it — if it ends up that maxie is hurt by something that I’ve done, I’m never going to be able to live with myself. Brook lynn: Wait, this is your fault? I should’ve known. What did you do now? Evening, mr. Corinthos. Hey. Sorry to disappoint, but, uh, phyllis isn’t here. I’m sorry I missed phyllis. I’m not here for phyllis. I’m here for that. Scotch. Single malt. Make it a double.

The role of sasha gilmore is temporarily being played by helena mattsson. Lucy: Hey! Yoo-hoo. Hi, there. Isn’t this warm day just absolutely glorious? You know what? We could have the meeting outside if we want to. Yeah, I think that might be pushing it, but it is nice not to have a coat and gloves. Why don’t we go inside? Maybe they have air conditioning — no — wait — whew! Ah. Listen, I-I really want to talk to you first, okay? Can’t we talk inside? Sasha’s waiting. No, that — look, sasha is what I want to talk about. So, who you talking to? I’m trying to reach felicia. I should have known better than to think she’d be okay with staying on the sidelines while maxie is missing with peter. Come on, felicia, pick up. Felicia: Maxie, is he breathing? I-I can’t tell. Let me have that gun. Maxie! Are you all right? Oh, my god. What are you doing here, felicia? Peter’s seriously injured. Stay back, stay back. He could be faking. He’s still alive. He’s still alive. What are you doing here?

[ Sighs ] God. But he’s clean. Not that he could use a weapon if he actually had one. He’s barely breathing, guys.

[ Groans ]

[ Grunting weakly ]


Sonny. It’s good to see you. Is it? Everything okay? Yeah, yeah. You want to join me for a drink? Yeah. How you doing? I’m okay. You know, I-I meant to call you, and then I just lost, uh, track of time. Yeah, you don’t need to check in on me, man. You know, with everything that went down with liam, it’S… about as — going about as well as can be expected. You don’t need to keep tabs on me. You’re not an obligation. You’re family. And family takes care of each other when times are tough. They remind you that you’re not alone. Well, in that case, this family thing’s a two-way street, you know. So… if you need to talk — I’ve had a bad day, yeah, but, you know, you’ve got a lot on your plate with losing liam and sasha pulling away from you. Yeah, well, I mean, I did make a little progress on that front. Yeah? Yeah, sasha and I talked, and, uh, yeah, I’m — I’m hopeful that we’ll still have a future together. Sasha? I haven’t seen you in ages. Oh. Hi, sienna. I’ve just been really busy with work. Busy, huh? Well…

[Quietly] If you need anything… no, thanks, I don’t do that anymore. No worries. But if you ever need a little pick-me-up to help you with all that work, you’ve got my number. Okay. Thanks. What’s going on with sasha, other than the obvious — her grieving over the loss of her baby? Yeah, that’s just it. This — this meeting that she called? Come on. It’s after hours. And she called me yesterday and made her pitch, and — and I told her, “you know what? It’s really unnecessary. I mean, we cannot move ahead with the ipo until maxie is found. So there’s nothing really new to discuss.” Well, except maybe I should be cuddling up to martin about now instead of doing new marketing strategies, you know — well, this is what I’ve been afraid of, that she’s going to throw herself into work so she doesn’t drown in grief over losing liam. After everything maxie and I did to keep her daughter safe, you blow it by being dumb enough to buddy up to victor cassadine? Whoa! I didn’t buddy — I’m not buddies with that guy! And you have no right to judge me after everything that you’ve done. You lie so much, I’m surprised that you and victor aren’t buddies and bffs. Okay, can we take it down a notch? Yeah, I agree. I mean, look, we’re all stressed because we’re worried about maxie. You two sniping at each other doesn’t help. You’re right, britt. Now’s not the time. I agree. Ew.

[ Scoffs ] Only thing that matters is that maxie get home safe. Drew: Look, if peter doesn’t get medical attention soon, he’s not going to make it. I realize his death is not going to be any great loss. I’m — I’m just saying. No. I’ll take care of it. Maxie. No, no, no, no, no. You — you shut up. Maxie, just go up there.You shut up and you stay still, do you understand me? We’re calling you an ambulance, believe it or not. Maxie, please. Maxie, please wait.


To things getting better for you.

[ Chuckles ] Thank you. I know what it’s like to lose a child. But at least you have sasha to lean on. Yeah, well, we’re trying to. And like I said, I — I want to be there for you, too, so… this about carly? This?

[ Chuckles ] Yeah, that’s where I-I — I’ve had — I haven’t had a great day. I was — I was with carly, the last part of the day, with her attorney, my attorney. We’re hammering out a deal and we’re — we’re — we’re… we’re getting a divorce.

[ Sighs ] Damn, man. That was fast. I don’t — I don’t want it. She wants it. Uh, she wants to cut her losses. And the only thing she wants from the marriage is the house by the lake and joint custody of, uh, donna. And I’m going to spend time with avery at the penthouse, and so they’re going to see less of each other, donna and avery, all because their dad messed up. Yeah, hey, man. They know that you love them. Yeah? How do you know that? ‘Cause I’ve seen you with them. Pretty obvious. You should never assume that the person you love knows how you feel. Like you and sasha. I’m glad you talked. What’s next? What do you mean? What do you mean? When you are gonna see her again? I don’t know. We haven’t really talked about anything. Whoa, what are you —

[ Chuckles ] You got to change that. You guys are making progress. Yeah. You got to — you got to — you got to show her how much you love her. Nina: Okay, I’m intrigued. What was so urgent that it couldn’t wait until tomorrow? I know we’re in a holding pattern with the ipo, but we need to be ready to hit the ground running once maxie is back safe and sound.

[ Clears throat ] Hey, sasha? Well, I have some ideas, but, really, these are more like jumping-off points. Anyone up for a visit? We were trying to drive her around to get her to fall asleep, but no dice, so we brought her here for a visit. I am always thrilled to see my granddaughter. Robert, I’d like you to meet your great-niece, louise. Brook lynn: Oh, for now, she — she responds more to bailey. We’re trying to call her louise from time to time. Look at that face. I mean, she looks just like maxie. Yeah. She does, doesn’t she?

[ Monitor beeping ] Speaking of which, have you heard any news? Not yet. Wait, where’s felicia? That is a very good question.

[ Gasping ] Maxie, I can’t feel my legs. Are you wanting my sympathy? Five minutes ago, you tried to kill me, peter! All you have done is leave a trail of destruction and broken lives. Liesl paid for your crimes. Drew lost two years of his life! Jason and franco are dead thanks to you. It’s your turn now, and you deserve it. Believe me, I’m never going to leave you. Wrong, man. Wrong. Maxie’s so far out of — out of your reach. So is her child. You don’t get it! You survive this, and you’re going to spend the rest of your life in a cell, which I got to admit, I-I find kind of fitting. And I know you’re going to have it so much better than jason and I did when we were in captivity. But we knew that we were innocent. We had lives to come back to. You’ve got nothing! You did it to yourself, man. There’s nobody left to care about you, nobody. Anna: Paramedics are on their way. You guys all right? Yeah. Okay? Yep, yeah. Alright. You take them up to the road and direct the responders down here when they get here. Yeah. Okay? You got it. Let’s go. Am I in trouble? What? No, we’ll sort it out. It was self-defense. You were saving your daughter’s life. Peter: M-maxie, please. Please. I’m scared. I’m leaving, peter. Ma-maxie! Please! Ple– so it’s just… you and me?

[ Gasping ] Yeah.

[ Sighs ] It’s just the two of us.


truly impressed. Me, too. It’s obvious you have been putting in a lot of hours in research.

[ Cellphone ringing ] Oh. Um, it’s marty. Um, will you ladies

excusez-moi?

[ Chuckles ] I’ll be right back. Great job. I had no idea that you knew so much about ipos. I didn’t, not until recently. It’s amazing how much information you can find online. Yeah. It’s great. Hey, I haven’t seen brando around very much lately. How’s he doing? I’ve been avoiding him. Sasha. But not anymore. We, uh, had a good talk. And even though seeing brandomakes me think about liam… …I know brando needs me, and… I want to be there for him. I love brando, and I can’t lose him, too. Sasha and I, we — we grieve differently, and… I don’t — I don’t really want to push her into something she’s not ready for, you know? I’m not talking pushing her. I’m saying that you got to let her know that you guys are good together, and this — it’s not a time to be alone.

[ Sighs ] You know, sasha told me that, um — that she’s been avoiding me because she can’t, uh, look at me without being reminded of liam. Yeah, but, you know, that — I think what you need — you need a change of scenery. You got to take her out of town, someplace romantic. Let her know how great you guys are toge– I got a place in — in niagara falls. I’ll hook you up. Uh, I mean, I — I like the sound of that, but, I mean — yeah? Yeah? I don’t know. Yeah. Sasha might not be feeling romantic, you know. Okay, but the thing is, if you think she’s slipping away, then you got — you know, you got to keep her close, ’cause let me tell you something. Time apart is not good for anyone. You can trust me on that.

[ Weakly ] So, you stay with me now. Why? To gloat? You’re my responsibility. You know, I protected you when I believed that you could change. You’ve always been so soft-hearted.

[ Sighs ] Yeah, I don’t know. I — I do try to find the good in people. Even though some people, they don’t have any good in them. They embrace their evil tendencies until it controls them. You’re so like your father.

[ Exhales ] Obsessed, entitled, convinced that you can just take whatever you want. You see, while you’re still alive… …maxie and louise can never truly feel safe. You didn’t call the ambulance, did you? No. There’s no ambulance coming. I did, however, call the wsb to notify that you’d been apprehended, but I made it clear that the location wasn’t secure and they shouldn’t approach. So a killer in the end, anna. Depends on your perspective. So now what? You walk away? L-leave me to die? No one deserves to die alone. Not even you. I do hope, wherever you wind up, that you… find some measure of peace.

[ Crying ] It’s okay.

[ Gasping ] Shh. Anna.

[ Breathing stops ] I’m so sorry.

[ Sobbing ] It’s over. It’s over. Okay. Goodbye, peter.

[ Sobs ] Life’s been hard enough. Especially when you’re struggling with depression. So, I did some resea can you believe it? All that driving around and she’s still wide awake.

[ Cellphone rings ] Tell me it’s anna. Even better. It’s felicia. Hey, are you all right? Mac. Yes, I’m fine. And much more importantly, I found maxie, and she’s fine. Thank god. What — what does that mean? Did she find maxie? Listen, I’m going to put you on speaker, okay? Brook lynn in here, so is robert. Can you repeat what you just said? Felicia: I found maxie. We’re both fine.

[ Sighs ] Oh, someone wants to say hello. Mac, hi. How’s louise? She’s 3 feet away from me in her stroller. Look, brook lynn and chase are here. Maxie, I’m so glad you’re okay. Yeah, your daughter, she is safe and sound, and she’s going to be thrilled to see you. Uh, listen, maxie, this is great news, but I-I got to ask the big question. What happened to peter? Please don’t tell me he got away again. No. No, for once, peter did not get away. What does that mean? Well, peter was about to shoot me, and then mom attacked him with a tire iron. Oh, my god. That bastard didn’t hurt you? No, no, I’m fine. Um… anna is with him. She called an ambulance, and they’re waiting to go to the hospital. Do you mean he’s still alive? For now. Peter’s badly injured, but he might not make it. Bad idea. Johnny? I need a-another one. You got it. Hey! Hey, ladies. I-I’m sorry to interrupt. I see that you have a work meeting. Well, sasha wanted to talk about some issues tonight. You know what? We were just wrapping things up. We were? Yeah. We were wrapping, uh, things up. You know what? I’m going to go. Brando, it’s so good to see you. What a good meeting. We got a lot done, didn’t we, ladies? Okay. Uh, ta. Ta. Okay, bye. Well, I think I’m going to go, too. Listen. Call me if you need to talk. I know. Thanks. Brando, it’s nice to see you. You, too, nina. Man, I can really clear a room, can’t I?

[ Chuckles ] Well, I am happy to see you. Well, good. That gives me some hope. Hope? Yeah, uh, that you will agree to run away with me. Now that you guys have spoke to mac, you got to take me through what happened. How did you — how did you two find each other? Oh, that was all thanks to my mom. She remembered peter talking about a place he loved, a place he was sent in his summers away from boarding school. So she got on a plane to europe to check it out. Meanwhile, maxie ran away from peter, and she made it to the road, and she flagged down a car. I was obviously surprised to find the driver was my mom. Then we got back in the car, and we headed to the autobahn. And then suddenly, I saw headlights in the rearview mirror, and they were getting closer and closer. Peter. Peter. He ran my car off the road. I thought my mom was hurt, and I wanted to lead peter away from her, so I went to the embankment. Well, I wasn’t really hurt. I just had the wind knocked out of me from the airbag. But once I caught my breath, I grabbed a tire iron from the trunk, and I went down the embankment, and I heard gunfire, and there was peter ready to shoot my daughter. And I did not hesitate for one second. I swung that tire iron as hard as I could. I don’t think I’ve ever hit anything as hard in my entire life. And peter went down the embankment, and, well, you know the rest. Hmm. Everything all right here? Anna, uh, the ambulance hasn’t gotten here. What’s going on with peter? Peter is dead. Are you sure? I watched him take his last breath.

[ Crying ]


Is there news? Felicia found maxie. They’re all safe. That’s great. That’s — that’s good news. Yeah. Sounds like peter put maxie through quite the ordeal, but the most important thing is she’s not hurt, so… and what about peters? Is — is he in custody? Uh, actually, after you left, we just got word. Peter august is dead.

[ Sighs ] Are you sure? Because we’ve thought this before. Anna confirmed it to mac. My god. It’s finally over. This calls for a celebration. Britta, do you have any libations in your office? Uh, the bottom left in the credenza. Okay.

[ Laughs ] Run away together? What — what does that mean? Uh, uh, yeah, s-sonny, he — he knows a place in — in niagara falls, and he offered it to us if — if we want to get away for a few days. Just the two of us. Wow. Uh, you know, if that’s too much, we — we could, uh, just maybe get a b&b at beechers corners. Uh, w-we don’t — we don’t have to talk about liam. I — I just — I just miss us. And, um, you know, I was hoping that maybe we could reconnect, and I thought maybe going someplace new where we don’t have any memories, that we could just kind of focus on the here and now and — rather than the past. Okay. Let’s do it. Yeah? Really?

[ Chuckles ] Okay, that’s — that’s fantastic. Um… then, uh, which — which option interests you most? Uh, the grand majesty of niagara falls or a cozy b&b? Um… y-you don’t have a preference? I am thrilled either way. Sasha? Um, let’s go to niagara falls.

[ Sighs ]

[ Line ringing ]

[ Beep ]

Hi. This is nina reeves. I can’t come to the phone right now, but please leave a message.

[ Beep ]

[ Slurring ] It’s me. Does that mean sonny or mike? ‘Cause sonny’s not doing real good these days, so mike might be a better option for you. And I know how much you love mike. Yeah, I’m being stupid right now. It’s me and — good or bad. And it’s not really good right now. I’m at charlie’S. Where are you?

[ Stammers ]

[ Sighing ] Ohh, boy, I just — where’s my — I just need to talk to somebody, and you and I always have nice talks and… just wanted to see you, but — I don’t know what the hell I’m doing. And you were there at the end, right? I did what I had to do. That guy’s plagued this town for far too long. I got to go. I need to call valentin and break the news to him. If you really must. What do you want? Come, now. You must have heard of, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”? We both despise peter. Do you want to join my celebration? You shared your feelings about peter with me, and all the things he’s done, but he’s still your brother. So… I’m checking in. You doing okay? Peter made my life hell, just like he did everyone else.

[ Chuckles sadly ] And honestly, what I am feeling most is relief. Relief in knowing my father’s demented bloodline dies with peter. So, no kids for you, then, huh? Then that’s when liesl obrecht called and said… anna, can I talk to you for a second? Mm-hmm. I know you well enough to recognize when you’re holding something back. I didn’t call the ambulance. I needed to know that he was dead. I mean, it’s unlikely that he would have survived even if they got here in time. Hope you understand. I hope you know that I 100% think that you did the right thing. I don’t know that it was right. But it was… necessary. Well, at one point, you cared about peter. We all did. Do you regret his death now? I think maybe what I regret is that I couldn’t figure out a way to… …stop him sooner. I think that the peter that I cared for, that at one time I believed was my son, never really existed. He hurt too many people. And too many people are dead because of him. But now because of you… us. …This nightmare is finally over. These are for you. Oh, thank you. I was so relieved that maxie’s okay, I realized I have not eaten all day.

[ Laughing ] I am starving. Here, you should take some. You’re probably hungry, too. Oh. Thank you. Don’t take it all.

[ Muffled ] You know… it’s nice seeing you this happy. Happy? Oh, my gosh. I’m ecstatic. Chase, peter is finally gone. Maxie can finally tell the whole world that bailey is… her daughter. It’s going to be hard for you to let bailey go. Yeah, when I had to give her to felicia, I was a wreck. I remember. Look, it’s going to be hard not to see that beautiful, little face every day, but that was the whole point, to keep bailey safe. And now maxie can raise her daughter without a concern that peter can come and take her away. How can I be anything but happy about that? You know, part of the reason this whole scheme worked is because people kept thinking the worst about you — that you’d lie about your baby’s paternity just to get your stock back. I cannot wait for people to know the truth and to see what a noble gesture it really was. What is that look for? You’re really incredible. You know, you had a lot to do with this scheme, too. Oh, I know. But we made a good team.


okay, so, the wsb team will be here any minute. And, um, dante’s already at the airport, so we can meet him there. That’s it? There isn’t going to be any kind of police investigation? Well, the bureau has agreed to be a liaison with the swiss authorities, so we can give our statements on the plane. We’re going home? It’s really over? Yeah. I know in the past, peter survived and haunted us again, but… he didn’t make it this time. Okay? So, come on. Cars are here ready to take us to the airport. You know, when brook lynn and I made this plan to hide louise in plain sight, I could only imagine this moment. I can’t believe that it’s really happening. We’re finally safe. And you can bring louise home, and she can finally meet georgie and james. Oh, my god, mom. I can’t believe this is happening.

[ Whispering ] Thank you. So henrik faison is finally dead. And felicia’s the one who took him out. Mm, all because he was trying to shoot maxie. She would do anything to protect her daughter. Still, I didn’t see this one coming. No. Me, either. But do you know what that means, sweetheart? Your mom will be home soon. Kids are not part of my future. Well, you never know. I’m pretty sure.

[ Sighs ] Uh, but you know what this means? Maxie might be back in port charles tomorrow. Yeah. Looks that way. The threat of peter is finally over. Maxie can finally be a mom to louise. She can… go back to her life? I’m not sure what you’re getting at.

[ Both laugh ] Please. Disingenuous is not a good look for you. What’s going to happen when you see maxie again?

[ Sighs ] That’s one way to celebrate good news. In — in a good way, right? Oh, my gosh. Look at this mess I’ve made. Uh, let me help you. It has been quite a day, huh? Yeah. Yeah, we should — should probably get bailey home. Yeah, I mean, I’m happy that maxie’s okay, but, um… still. It’s going to be our last night being bailey’s parents. Right. Right. I am so glad sonny suggested niagara falls. It’s — it’s going to be really good for us to get away, just you and me. Yeah. I’ve never been. It’s supposed to be spectacular. Yeah. Um, you want to text me when you get home so I know that you’re safe? Okay, I will. Alright. Sasha. I thought you left. I changed my mind about what you offered earlier. I definitely need something to help me get through the next few days.

[ Grunts ] Can I — can I call you a car? Oh, I’m — I’m fine. I’m fine.

[ Exhales deeply ] It’s not that far. I can drive. – Uh-huh. All right, thank you. Thank you very much.

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Abigail: So sarah is pining away for somebody other than xander?

Kristen: Mm-hmm.

Abigail: Okay. All right. I’ll play your little game here. Is it rex?

Kristen: Ugh.

Abigail: Eric?

Kristen: Oh, please. She and the good father never stood a chance.

Abigail: You probably pumped sarah so full of drugs, I mean, her new heartthrob could be harry truman.

Kristen: Oh, my god. I wouldn’t have shot her full of anything if someone hadn’t left a full syringen the dimera dungeon.

Abigail: Look, all right, I already get that it’s my damn fault, thank you very much. But unlike you who has no conscience, I already feel terrible enough about it without you continuously waving it in my face.

Kristen: Ooh, I’m just stating the facts.

Abigail: [Exhales] If it’s not rex and it’s not eric, then who would– it’s chad, isn’t it? You saw to it that sarah was fixated on my husband.

Kristen: No. It’s even better than that. I’ve seen to it that she is fixated on a dimera of seniority.

Abigail: Tony?

Kristen: Ahh, good girl.

[Laughs]

Steve: So you’re in love with tony dimera?

Sarah: Don’t sound so skeptical. I mean, we’ve had our ups and downs, but tony’s the love of my life.

Steve: Maybe she thinks she’s anna.

Sarah: Anna fredericks? How could you possibly confuse me with that scheming bitch?

Kayla: Well, then who are you?

Sarah: I am the one and only renee dumonde.

Kayla: That can’t be. You cannot be renee.

Sarah: Of course I can.

Kayla: No, it’s not possible because renee dumonde is dead.

Lani: Okay, tr coates, let’s see what you’ve been up to since you fathered me. “Hollywood heavyweight to produce biopic on small town shrink possessed by satan.” Hollywood heavyweight?

[Sighs]

[Door clicks] Hi.

Eli: Hi.

[Both laugh]

Lani: Welcome home.

Eli: Mm.

Lani: You made really good time getting here from the airport.

Eli: Yes.

Lani: How was it visiting your mom?

Eli: It was good, but I am glad to be back home.

Lani: You have no idea how glad I am to have you home.

Eli: Twins were a handful?

Lani: It wasn’t just that.

Eli: Uh-oh.

Lani: Mm-hmm.

Eli: What happened?

Paulina: I know my name is not on the lease. But your tenants, eli and lani grant, they’re members of my family. All I’m asking is that you make sure that a man named tr coates doesn’t get into that building again.

[Scoffs] Well, let’s talk money. How much do you want? Hello? Hello? Talk to me! Oh, he hung up on me?

[Phone beeps]

[Doorbell rings] Ahh, lani. Uh– you.

Tr: Lani’s dear old dad.

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

[Soft orchestration]

Tr: [Grunts] Paulina. This is ridiculous. I just wanna talk to you.

Paulina: Oh, yeah, yeah, “I just wanna talk to you.” I know I’ll end up with a black eye or a big lip or worse.

Tr: I told you, I’ve changed. Do you really want your neighbors to be hearing all our business?

Abigail: [Scoffs] You expect me to believe that sarah is moping around this island because of tony dimera? She barely knows him.

Kristen: Oh, well, she knows him intimately now.

Abigail: What did you do? Did you put on a tony mask and romance her?

Kristen: Don’t you think that’s a little far-fetched?

Abigail: Not for you, no. I mean, how else is sarah gonna fall for tony?

Kristen: Well, I mean, sarah didn’t actually fall for tony. Renee did.

Abigail: Oh, god. I give up. Who the hell is renee?

Sarah: Kayla, you’re starting to worry me. As you can see, renee dumonde is alive and well. If you don’t know the difference between the living and the dead, you might wanna rethink that nursing career.

Steve: Uh, kayla’s a doctor. And so are you.

Sarah: Me? A doctor? No, I don’t like the sight of blood. I’ll leave that to neil curtis, thank you.

Kayla: You mean your father?

Sarah: Okay. I think that she needs some rest. A few minutes ago, she was saying I was mickey and maggie horton’s daughter, which we both know that sarah is a toddler. And now I’m neil’s child?

Kayla: It’s complicated.

Sarah: Well, it’s not to me. You don’t know what you’re talking about. I know I’m renee dumonde.

Steve: Uh, sweetness? Could you bring me up to speed on who this renee dumonde character is?

Kayla: Yeah, I think I better. Looks like we’re stuck with her. We hit the bike trails every weekend

Abigail: Okay, so you’ve got sarah believing she is stefano’s dead illegitimate daughter who is in love with tony and murdered by a serial killer?

Kristen: Ooh, go to the head of the class. I’m gonna give you a blue ribbon and another night here in almost paradise.

Abigail: So how’d you do it? How did you make sarah believe that she was renee?

Kristen: Well, it wasn’t really hard. When she first got here, she had lost her grip.

Abigail: I understand that. She made the trip in a suitcase.

Kristen: Mm-hmm. But see, she was a bit of a challenge ’cause one moment, she thought I was xander and the next, a coconut. Like that. And I thought if I kept her focused and kept her out of my hair, it would work out. So I just gave her a bunch of books to read.

Abigail: Out of the dimera library?

[Scoffs] I can imagine.

Kristen: Okay, but one of those books just happened to be the diary of my late sister, renee. And sarah pored over that tortured memoir at warp speed. And then when she was finished, voil. She was convinced she was renee dumonde. And there is nothing I could do to change that.

Kayla: And it turned out she was murdered by the salem slasher.

Steve: Aka andre dimera.

Kayla: Yeah.

Steve: So what’s your best guess why she thinks that she’s renee?

Kayla: I don’t know. Maybe kristen brainwashed her or maybe she just snapped.

Steve: After what kristen put her through, it’s possible. So what do we do?

Kayla: At the moment, I think we just humor her.

Sarah: What are you two whispering about?

Kayla: Um, nothing. We were just discussing how much we want to get out of this place.

Sarah: As do I. I miss my tony so much. I have to get home to him.

Steve: Well, we’re gonna need these if we’re gonna break out of this place.

Sarah: Oh, good. We can get to the kayak. But we have to make sure that we look it over thoroughly just in case anyone drilled a hole in it below the water line.

Steve: Why would you say that?

Sarah: Because that’s what i did to the boat that anna was on. What? Was she a friend of yours?

Anna: So you think someone paid ned to kidnap abigail?

Tony: That’s our theory, yes.

Anna: Oh, my goodness. Well, how soon do you have to leave?

Tony: Well, chad’s at the airfield now checking out the jet. I have to pack a bag and meet him there. Chad is hoping that I can convince ned to tell us where he took abigail.

Anna: Okay, I can go with you.

Tony: No, no, no, no, no. We don’t know what we’re walking into.

Anna: Well, ned would never hurt me.

Tony: Probably not. But I think it’s best that chad and I go it alone.

Eli: So this ray dude just showed up here with no warning?

Lani: Yeah. Scared me to death.

Eli: Why didn’t you call me?

Lani: I didn’t wanna break it to you over the phone.

Eli: [Sighs] Wait, how did he know how to find you?

Lani: He’s in town on business.

Eli: Well, what kind of business?

Lani: Film production. He’s producing johnny dimera’s film about marlena.

Eli: So I guess he’ll be here for a while, then.

Lani: Mm-hmm. He has a room at the salem inn.

Eli: You should have called me. I would have cut my trip short.

Lani: Nothing happened. He was minding his manners. I met my biological father for the first time. Other than that, it wasn’t a big deal.

Eli: Are you sure about that? You seem a little shaky.

Paulina: Oh, no. You sit over there.

Tr: I wanna talk about lani.

Paulina: Haven’t I told you to keep my daughter’s name out of your mouth?

Tr: She’s my daughter too.

Paulina: You gave up any rights that you had to my child when you started knocking me around.

Tr: I would never hurt lani. I told you, I’m a different man now. I have a right to know my daughter and my grandchildren.

Paulina: [Scoffs] You have no rights.

[Stammers] You–[Chuckles] Get out of here. Get out of here right now before I call the cops.

Tr: Okay, okay, okay. I’ll go. But we will be seeing each other again.

[Phone beeps]

[Line ringing]

Paulina: Hello. Hi. It’s me. I need to see you right away. It’s an emergency. Life’s been hard enough.

Steve: You drilled a hole in the boat that anna was on?

Sarah: Well, I didn’t know that tony was on it too. He could have drowned. But luckily, david got there just in time.

Steve: David who?

Kayla: David banning. Julie’s son, eli’s father.

Steve: Oh, right. That david. So david saved tony and anna’s lives?

Sarah: He did. Unfortunately, the baby that anna was carrying wasn’t as lucky.

Tony: I’ll call you as soon as we land.

Anna: Well, I guess that will have to be enough.

Tony: Mm. Would you keep an eye on charlotte and thomas? They know something’s up with their mum.

Anna: Of course I will. But darling, please, please be careful.

> Tony: [Laughs] Yes. Okay.

Anna: Oh.

Tony: Goodbye.

[Doorbell rings]

Anna: Oh. Hi. May I help you?

Tr: I certainly hope so.

Abe: Ooh. [Chuckles]

Paulina: Oh, whew. Thanks. Thanks for coming over.

Abe: You said it was an emergency. I didn’t realize you were preparing to bash somebody’s head in.

Paulina: I thought it might be him.

Abe: Who? What’s going on, paulina?

Paulina: This is about– it’s about lani.

Abe: Is she all right?

Paulina: She’s okay for now.

Abe: Well, what does that mean?

Paulina: That her bastard of a biological father is here in salem.

Tr: I’m here to see johnny dimera.

Anna: Oh, I’m sorry, but he’s out right now. May I give him a message?

Tr: My name is tr coates. I’m producing his film.

Anna: The one about marlena?

Tr: That’s the one.

Anna: Well, then please come in, mr. Coates.

Tr: Thank you.

Anna: The living room is right through there. Please, have a seat. Johnny is my nephew. My husband tony and I, well, we almost invested in the movie.

Tr: What stopped you?

Anna: My husband’s brother, johnny’s father. He didn’t think it was such a good idea. May I offer you something, mr. Coates? A glass of wine or a drink?

Tr: I’m fine, thank– and you can call me tr.

Anna: [Laughs] Okay, tr. You know, I’m really very excited about this movie. I think tony should play himself. Although actually, it was his deranged cousin andre who was pretending to be tony.

Tr: You know, maybe I will take that drink. Club soda?

Anna: Coming right up. And you know… I think I have the perfect casting choice to play andre’s wife, who, by the way, was also his adopted sister, kristen.

[Chuckles]

Tr: And, um, who would this perfect actress be?

Anna: Oh, me, of course.

Kristen: This was your fault, you know.

Abigail: Excuse me? Look, I might have left that syringe in the basement, but you? You are the one who injected sarah and decided to kidnap her in a suitcase. You’ve kept this woman prisoner here for months, and you didn’t think we were gonna realize that she was missing? Just so you know, I’m not gonna give up until I can take her home to her family.

Kristen: I mean, why don’t you ask sarah, or the woman you call sarah, which family she wants to be taken home to, hmm? Is it gonna be the hortons or the dimeras? Honestly, I thought I was getting my floors cleaned.

Abe: Ray? That son of a bitch is here? In my town?

Paulina: He calls himself tr. And he’s not just here, he came in style. Oh, he’s a hollywood big shot now. Teamed up with johnny dimera to produce that little weasel’s movie.

Abe: All right. How do we keep him away from lani?

Paulina: You think ray waited for a proper introduction?

Abe: You don’t mean that he–

Paulina: Yes, it’s too late, abe. They’ve already met.

Eli: I should have been here. You shouldn’t have had to deal with tr alone.

Lani: I didn’t have to. Paulina was right behind him, and she was in straight up mama lioness mode. I mean, she got rid of him before I could even begin to process what I was feeling.

Eli: So much for that.

Lani: I just… not that I didn’t know that he had been abusive to her, but paulina was going on and on about the kind of things that he had done to her and in detail. And now I have a way better understanding of why paulina was so afraid of tr that she didn’t even tell him that I existed. And why she gave me to her sister to keep me safe from him.

Eli: Makes me feel sorry for paulina.

Lani: Yeah, me too. But now that I know the truth, I have to admit I am curious about ray coates. I did a search on him. That’s him.

Eli: Wow. Does it make you feel guilty wanting to know more about him?

Lani: [Sighs] After what he did to paulina, yeah.

Eli: Well, listen, if anyone understands, it’s me. I grew up wanting to know everything about my dad. Left a hole in my heart that never healed.

Lani: But david banning didn’t abuse your mother. Tr coates, he– he beat my mom on a regular basis, and now he wants to be a part of my life. What am I supposed to do?

Tr: You do know the movie takes place 25 years ago.

Anna: Uh-huh.

Tr: Allie horton is set to play her own mother.

Anna: Ah.

Tr: Allie is in her 20s.

Anna: Oh, well, you know, you can just use one of those filter things. You know, put petroleum jelly on the lens or something. I mean, who better than tony’s real wife to play tony’s “real wife”?

[Laughs] You see what I did there?

Tr: Oh, yeah. I saw.

[Both laugh] But I actually have another actress in mind for the part.

Anna: Oh.

Tr: You know what? I will keep you in mind for some of my other projects.

Anna: You have other projects?

Tr: I produce two or three films a year.

Anna: Oh, then we definitely need to talk. You know, once you wrap “possessed,” you could do a sequel about the epic romance between tony and me. You can call it, “bewitched: The anna dimera story.” It’s got everything. Passion, action, more than one presumed death, and the best movie villain since darth vader.

Tr: Stefano dimera?

Anna: Oh, no. No. I was thinking more of his psychotic baby-killing bitch of a bastard daughter. Renee dumonde tried to ruin my life.

Sarah: Tony has always been my one true love. Tragically, we were forced apart when I found out that stefano was my birth father. But then we found out that stefano wasn’t tony’s birth father, so you see? We really are meant to be together.

Kayla: There’s a problem with that, though. Tony’s already married.

Sarah: Married? To who?

Steve: You’re not gonna like this. It’s anna.

Sarah: Again? Get me off of this island so i can tear her limb from limb. Gordan ramsey

Sarah: Well, tony will just have to annul his sham of a marriage. And then we can have an enormous wedding at st. Luke’s and have a reception at the dimera estate. What are you two doing? We have to get a move on if we’re gonna get out of here.

Steve: Look, renee, kayla and I wanna get back to salem just as bad as you do. But we have to deal with kristen first.

Sarah: Kristen’s never gonna let me leave. She said there’s a serial killer in salem.

Kayla: Wouldn’t be the first time.

Sarah: You’re telling me. The salem strangler tried to kill me more than once. I still can’t believe that poor jake kositchek was killing all those women.

Kayla: Uh–later, later.

Steve: Listen, renee. You have my word. I won’t let kristen stop us from leaving this island.

Sarah: You promise?

Steve: Promise.

Kristen: See, once sarah decided that she was renee, things became a lot easier for the both of us. And she was so obsessed with the details of her life, it made her docile. And then I could come and go as I wanted, and– I mean, for a while at least. Because now? Now all she thinks about is getting back to her beloved tony.

Abigail: Hmm. But you don’t know where she is.

Kristen: Oh, I’ll find her. I mean, she’s probably out building a boat out of banana leaves or something equally as asinine. No, I have to find her because I need to make sure she doesn’t hurt herself.

[Mutters indistinctly] This will keep you occupied. Hmm? It’s the life and times of renee dumonde. It’s a real page-turner.

Anna: So after all those years of believing I was a widow, my tony finally came back to me. Talk about a happy ending. He and I were destined to be together, no matter what renee dumonde wanted.

Tr: Well, it sounds like an interesting story.

Anna: Oh, I told you so. So what’s our next step?

Tr: Um… why don’t you write me up a treatment, and then we’ll talk?

Anna: Okay. That sounds like a good idea. I can start with when I first came to salem.

Tr: That’s perfect. Now, if you don’t–

Anna: It was just me and my little girl.

Tr: You didn’t mention you had a daughter.

Anna: Oh, her name is carrie. She’s so beautiful. People tell us all the time we look like sisters. Do you have any children, tr?

Tr: Actually, I just found out that I have a daughter.

Anna: Well, that’s wonderful.

Tr: Well, it would be, but… her mother’s done everything she can to keep us apart.

Anna: Oh, you can’t stand for that. You need to fight like a tiger to be in your daughter’s life.

Lani: I can’t help but hope that ray actually came to his senses and got the help that he needed. And not just for my sake, but for jules and carver. I mean, they share the man’s dna. What if one of them inherits his temper?

Eli: Whoa. Whoa, whoa, whoa. Genetics is just one factor in how a person turns out. Babe, if we raise our kids with love, kindness, and respect, I’m sure they’ll treat others the same.

Lani: You’re right. You are absolutely right. But after coming face-to-face with him and hearing everything that paulina went through with him… I can for sure as hell tell you who doesn’t believe that ray has changed, and that’s paulina.

Abe: I remember when you told me what ray did to you. After all these years, why did you tell him about lani?

Paulina: I didn’t! It was chanel.

Abe: What?

Paulina: She didn’t know who she was talking to. Ray went over there to talk to her about that damn movie and he mentioned that he knew me.

Abe: Is that all he said?

Paulina: Oh, yeah. He’s cagey.

[Chuckles] He told her that he met her cousin lani. And she told him that she was lani’s sister. He put it all together by himself and he never let on to her.

Abe: I’m gonna go check on lani and see how she’s doing.

Paulina: It’ll do her good to be with you.

Abe: Uh… what about you? Are you gonna be okay here?

Paulina: Well, you know us price women. We’re survivors. You go check on our girl.

[Sighs] Looking to get back in your type 2 diabetes zone?

Anna: Well, I’m ashamed to admit it, but I kept my daughter a secret from her father for the first four years of her life, and it’s o of my biggest regrets.

Tr: Did carrie and her dad ever get close?

> Anna: Oh, yes. Like they were never apart. Roman, my ex, he wouldn’t let me or anyone else keep him from being a father to carrie. And a wonderful one. So don’t you let anyone stand between you and your little girl.

Both: Hey.

Eli: How you doing, man?

Abe: Good, yeah. How’s valerie doing?

Eli: Superwoman as always. She sends her love.

Abe: That’s wonderful. And you, sweetheart.

Lani: Hi, dad.

Abe: How you doing?

Lani: I’m good. Just, you know, a little shaken up.

Eli: Well, now that you’re in good hands, I, um–I’m gonna go say hi to doug and julie.

Lani: Okay. Give them my love.

Eli: I will. I’ll see you. Take care of her, all right?

Abe: Good to see you too, man. Well, now that your overprotective husband is gone, your overprotective father wants the tea.

Lani: The tea?

Abe: Mm-hmm.

Lani: [Laughs] Look at you. Talking like a kid.

Abe: You know, I keep my hand in.

Lani: [Laughs]

Abe: So how you doing, sweetheart?

Abigail: “Dear diary, emily keeps telling me to stay away from tony, but I just can’T. He’s so handsome and he has that posh accent. Manly too. Like one of those jane austen heroes who rides up on his horse and makes the girls swoon. What’s wrong with my sister? Why is she so against tony and me getting closer?” Damn, this is kind of a page-turner.

Steve: Kristen!

Kayla: Might as well show your face. We’re gonna find you.

Sarah: Do you have to sound so angry? I mean, I get the threat of pirates, but my sister would never hurt us.

Kristen: What is all the ruckus? Oh, hey, sweetie. I see you met renee. Isn’t she special, hmm?

Ever notice how stiff clothes can feel rough on your skin?

Kayla: What did you give sarah? Why is she acting like this?

Sarah: Are we back to the sarah business again?

Kayla: Did you brainwash her? Did you deprive her until she dissociated?

Steve: Answer her.

Kristen: Wow, you two have always been so pushy. And your niece is exactly like you.

Steve: Abigail? She’s here?

Kayla: What have you done with her?

Kristen: Well, at the moment she’s curled up with a good book.

Abigail: “Everything’s awful. Stefano’s will was read this morning, and it says tony and i have to live in the dimera house with anna and david. I’d refuse, but then I lose my inheritance, and so would tony. I can’t believe my father’s torturing us from the grave. I don’t wanna be married to david anymore. He’s such a heel. And seeing tony every day with that trashy anna, I just– I can’t stand thinking about it. I have to do something. I have to find a way to get anna out of tony’s life… permanently.”

[Sighs] Poor anna. Renee really hated her guts.

Anna: Okay.

[Exhales] How do I even start? I don’t know what a treatment is except when doctors do it. Oh, I know, I’ll just pretend I’m nora ephron starting another masterpiece. Okay. Here goes. “Exterior.” That’s how they all start, right? Except this scene is inside. Hmm. “Interior. Tony’s penthouse. Daytime.” Okay, good. Now I’m rolling.

[Laughs]

[Gasps] “Anna is having it out with tony.” No, that’s not quite right. “The ravishing anna is having it out with cold, unfeeling tony because he refuses to accept her apology for sleeping with sinister andre by mistake because she thought he was tony.” What was it he said to me? Oh, how could I forget? Tony says… “oh, anna. How could you make love with that monster? Tell me, anna, did you look at him the way you look at me?” Anna says, “but tony, I told you, I thought he was you.”

[Inhales sharply] I’m going to make myself cry.

[Laughs] This screenplay writing thing is a snap once you get the hang of it. I wonder what I should wear to the oscars? Ha.

Tr: [Chuckles] Anna dimera may be a little eccentric, but… she’s right. I can’t stop trying to get through to lani.

[Knock at door]

Eli: Salem pd, open up.

Tr: Cops? What did paulina do now?

[Exhales deeply] Can I help you, officer?

Eli: Detective. Detective grant.

Tr: Oh, you must be lani’s husband. Come on in.

[Chuckles] So I guess this makes you my son-in-law.

Eli: Abe carver is my father-in-law. He’s one of the most decent men I’ve ever met.

Tr: I hope you think as well of me once we get to know each other.

Eli: Well, I don’t like what I know so far.

Tr: Well, I’m sure paulina has painted an ugly picture of me.

Eli: You didn’t help yourself too much by coming over to my home trying to barge in my door.

Tr: That’s not what happened.

Eli: Right. I guess you didn’t beat up paulina either. You didn’t scare her so much that she had to keep lani a secret from you?

Tr: Sounds like you’ve already made up your mind about me.

[Sighs] Are you planning to help paulina poison my daughter against me?

Eli: Lani is a strong, strong, smart woman and a damn good cop. She doesn’t need me or her mother to tell her how to feel. I just wanted to come by and let you know I have her back. You mess with any other price woman, you’ll have to answer to me, you understand?

Tr: Perfectly.

Eli: Bet.

[Tense music]

Lani: Having ray show up at my door, it knocked me for a loop.

Abe: You know, if… if you wanna know more about mr. Coates, I understand. But I am not crazy about the idea, given what he did to paulina. So just be careful, okay?

Lani: I may be curious about ray, but that’s all it is. You are my dad, and you always will be. And I know that now.

[Emotional music]

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B&B Transcript Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Brooke: Tell me you still love me ridge. Tell me I’m your logan.

Ridge: You’ll always be my logan.

Brooke: Okay. Then we’re fine, everything’s going to be okay.

Ridge: Listen to me.

Brooke: No, it’s fine. You’re here and that’s what matters. That’s all that matters. I know you were upset and you just needed some time. I totally understand.

Ridge: I don’t think you do.

Sheila: I’d ask you who you were thinking about but that smile pretty much says it all. How is ridge today?

[ Steffy sighing ]

Thomas: Are you wondering what I’m wondering?

Steffy: It depends, what are you wondering?

Thomas: How mom could go back to work with everything that’s going on. I mean, you would think she would be as worried as we are.

Steffy: I don’t know. I wonder what dad’s saying to brooke and how she’s reacting.

Thomas: You know how brooke is taking it. With her usual torrent of tears. Plus a patented promise of, “oh–oh, I’ll never do this to you again as long as you just come back to me”.

Steffy: The woman has never learned to graciously walk away but it’s not her I’m concerned about. I’m concerned about dad. He’s susceptible to brooke. Especially, when she turns on the waterworks. If he caves to her again.

Thomas: If dad isn’t done with brooke this time, he’ll never be.

Steffy: I think mom’s the difference. I mean, she basically said that they didn’t make love last night, but they really connected. Dad wouldn’t have let that happen if he was going to go back to brooke.

Thomas: Yeah, but getting brooke to accept that?

Hope: Getting my mom to accept what? You’re talking about my mom and your dad, aren’t you?

Thomas: Um. Good morning to you, hope. Yeah, look, a lot has happened in the last 12 hours.

Steffy: And it’s not looking good for brooke.

Hope: What is that supposed to mean?

Steffy: Hope, I know you love your mom and you think that she can do no wrong–

Hope: That is not true. We all make mistakes. My mother included–

Steffy: I’m gonna stop you right there. I’m so tired of hearing you defend your mother–

Thomas: Okay. Hope, we realize that you– you want this issue to be solved by the fact that your mother drank, right? And something mysterious made her pick up that bottle. But that doesn’t change the fact that she did it. And after she did it, she made out with your father, which hurts our father.

Steffy: But honestly, none of that matters now because I think brooke and my father’s destiny is about to end.

Taylor: Sheila, you can’t– let me guess, audrey wasn’t at her desk.

Sheila: Nope, she wasn’T. You might need a new secretary.

Taylor: Sheila, you can’t just come in here. You should have waited until she was back.

Sheila: Yeah, I know. I know. You’re right, of course. But I was– I was just so excited to find out.

Taylor: Find out what?

Sheila: Find out what’s going on between you and ridge, especially now that he knows about brooke’s latest betrayal. There’s no way he’s going to forgive her. Given that it’s deacon, ridge’s worst enemy? And after all, one man, even one as understanding as ridge, there’s no way he’s going to be able to put up with a tramp of a wife like that.

Taylor: Okay, hey, sheila, if you came here to bash brooke, you just need to get out–

Sheila: No, I didn’T. I didn’T. I am here as a self-proclaimed member of team taylor. I’m just here to–to congratulate you.

Taylor: On what?

Sheila: On being patient. On letting brooke dig her own grave with no help from you. You took the high road, taylor, as you always do. Now the path is clear for you to reunite with ridge. At long last.

Brooke: Ridge, whatever you’re about to say…

Ridge: I don’t want to hurt you.

Brooke: I know. And I didn’t want to hurt you either, but that’s exactly what I did.

Ridge: Please, please. Please, don’T.

Brooke: Don’t what? Don’t apologize for letting you down? Because I did. I’m going to apologize over and over again. I feel so bad about that night. And now, to see you with your wedding band off, I mean, what does that mean, ridge? Don’t tell me you’re giving up on us.

Ridge: About last night.

Brooke: I don’t care about last night. I care about now. Now. This very moment. And you telling me that you love me and that we’re going to work this out.

Ridge: I spent the night in malibu.

Brooke: With steffy.

Ridge: Steffy… and taylor. We hit the bike trails every weekend

Hope: I wouldn’t count my mother out just yet. She’s still married to ridge.

Thomas: For how much longer, though?

Hope: You know, thomas, I really didn’t appreciate you preventing my mother from seeing your father last night. I don’t feel like it was your place to interfere in that way.

Steffy: He had every right. He was standing up for our parents. For our mother.

Hope: Why? Why would taylor need the two of you to stand up for her? She shouldn’t be involved in this. Or is she?

Steffy: You’d have to ask my mom.

Hope: I’m asking you.

Steffy: I’m pretty sure you won’t like the answer.

Hope: Look, I know that ridge didn’t come home last night. I know that he stayed at your place and I know taylor is also staying there as well, so if you’re implying what I… what exactly are you implying?

Sheila: So, you see, taylor, I am totally in the loop. Deacon has filled in all the blanks. I just–I know that, that ridge is done with the brooke or at least close to it, which leaves an opening for you. If you’ll take it. And I hope you do, because I know how much you still care for ridge.

Taylor: Sheila.

Sheila: I know. I know what they say. It’s all about timing. Timing is everything. But I know how long you have waited to be reunited with ridge. I just hope that the wait isn’t too much longer. Unless… it already is over? Why, why did I not see this before? I– this glow that you have on your face. This joy in your eyes. Ridge is through with brooke.

Brooke: I wish you had just come home after you and deacon fought.

Ridge: I couldn’t do that. Not the way I was feeling.

Brooke: I know, so you went to steffy’S.

Ridge: I went to steffy’s ’cause I needed to find a safe place to land.

Brooke: I can only imagine what steffy and thomas were saying about me.

Ridge: I’m not going to deny it. They think that I would be happier with taylor.

Brooke: Mm-hm.

Ridge: Especially now that they found out about you and deacon.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: I–I amm so sorry, ridge. I wish that night never happened. And I don’t understand why I had that urge to drink. It doesn’t make any sense to me.

Ridge: Well, maybe it does. God, I love you. I love you so much. But we can’t keep doing this to each other. I– I don’t belong here anymore.

Brooke: No, you do. You do belong here. With me, ridge. We are husband and wife. And we can’t let anybody or anything change–

Ridge: It’s already changed! It has changed, right? There’s a reason why I took off my wedding band. Does sinus congestion and pressure make breathing feel impossible especially at night?

Hope: So did thomas really have a meeting to go to or was that just an excuse so that you and i could…you know what? Forget it. Tell me about last night.

Steffy: I thought you already knew.

Hope: I know that ridge didn’t make it home.

Steffy: I’m sure that really upset brooke.

Hope: They’re still married, steffy.

Steffy: The point is, brooke has defended your father so many times. My dad finally reached a limit. He turned to us, his family. He turned to the woman he could trust. My father never has to question my mother’s loyalty. She would never do anything to hurt him or betray him the way brooke has. I mean, are we really surprised why my father would want to spend the night with my mom?

Sheila: You and your family really deserve this, taylor. God knows it’s been a long time coming. And I am so grateful to you for giving me a chance. It’s because of you, steffy allowed me to come over for christmas eve and spend time with–with finn and hayes. Unlike brooke, who vowed to do everything in her power to make sure that ridge would not allow me access to my son or grandson. Look, I know how that must have sounded, but–

Taylor: It sounds like you have a vested interest in this.

Sheila: No, it’s–it’s really more about brooke being brooke, doing what she does best: Running into another man’s arms, betraying ridge because of one night, one drunken night with deacon sharpe that has really blown up on her. But it has given you a chance at rekindling your relationship with ridge and I–I am really so happy for you and your family, taylor.

Brooke: I don’t believe it.

Ridge: Logan–

Brooke: I won’T. You wouldn’t do that to us, ridge. Are you actually saying that you made love to taylor?

Ridge: No, it didn’t go that far. But it could have if we hadn’t stopped it.

Brooke: I hate to think that you were with her last night. But one night is not going to affect what we have, ridge. I won’t let it. We will survive this. You’ll see. We will. If you have copd, ask your doctor about breztri. Look hope, I think you should know that, uh, my father took off his wedding band. It’s over between your mother and my father. And I know it’s going to be hard for brooke to hear, but she has to realize this day was coming.

Hope: No, steffy, I don’t think she did. She still believes that their love can get them through this.

Steffy: Well, obviously she’s wrong. My father’s had enough.

Hope: You never wanted their marriage to work, did you? That was all just a charade. You were rooting for their marriage to fail so that your mother and ridge could reunite.

Steffy: I’m not going to apologize for wanting my father’s happiness. Brooke couldn’t give that to him. Not for long anyway. As for your mother’s latest offense, she only has herself to blame.

Sheila: My plan worked. Switching those champagne labels, getting brooke to unknowingly drink. Yeah. Now, brooke and ridge’s destiny has come to an end. Oh, boo-hoo. Boo-hoo. I warned you, brooke, not to mess with my life, my family’S. You’re paying the ultimate price now.

Brooke: I won’t let this be the end for us, ridge. I won’T. Okay, so we both made mistakes. So now, we just have to forgive each other. And we can recommit to our marriage. Work harder with our relationship and just do better. I know we can. We can and we will.

Ridge: You know what I thought? I thought it was always going to be you and me in the end. Just the two of us standing there. Too much has happened now. I don’t want to argue anymore. I don’t want you to hurt me. We’re just getting too old for this, you– I can’t do this anymore.

Brooke: What’re you talking about? What do you mean you can’t do this anymore? Ridge, I’m–I’m sorry. I mean, I’m–I’m sorry for everything that happened that night. I’m sorry, I never should have defended deacon the way I did. Come here. God. I love you. I don’t want to lose you. You are my soul mate. You are my destiny. And we gotta hang on to each other, okay? We can’t let each other go.

Ridge: Look at you. You’re even more beautiful than the first day I saw you. I love you with everything. Because you’re the one. You’re the one I was young with. We can’t do this anymore, we can’T. You will always be my logan.

[ Brooke sobbing ]

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Y&R Best Lines Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Amanda: [ Sighs ] I am a nervous wreck, worried about this little boy upstairs. I mean, that was a complicated medical procedure that he had today.

[ Sighs ] How are you guys so calm?

Chance: Well, if it’s any consolation, I am a complete wreck inside. This peaceful exterior is just to keep this one relaxed.

Abby: And I am doing the same for Chance’s benefit.

Amanda: I really admire you inviting us into your home like this. I want you guys to remember that this will not be the first event in Dom’s life that you guys get to share together. There will be birthdays and playdates and holidays and little league games.

Devon: It feels great to imagine him making a full recovery and experiencing all those things.

Amanda: I really am humbled and touched by the bond that you guys share. And I know that it’s just gonna grow as Dom gets older. You guys are coming together for the sake of your child, and I am proud of you. I am proud to know all of you. I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I got a little deep.

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Abby: And extra fortune cookies, please. Thank you.

Amanda: Extra fortune cookies?

Devon: Oh, yeah, that’s what Abby likes to do. If she doesn’t like the first fortune, she’ll go and read all of them.

Abby: It’s a numbers game.

Devon: Hey. How’s Dominic?

Chance: The nurse says everything looks normal.

Devon: Normal’s good.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: After the past couple weeks, normal is great. But, please, I have one request. Can we not talk about bone-marrow transplants or medical procedures? I really need someone to distract me.


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General Hospital Short Recap Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Ava and Carly agree to keep Avery and Donna in each other’s lives, as much as possible, so they don’t suffer too much when Carly and Sonny officially divorce. Ava agrees to allow Carly see Avery because Avery loves Carly too.

Nina tells Sonny he shouldn’t be drinking so much because of the medication he takes for his bipolar disorder. Sonny and Nina argue about the drinking for a while and then Sonny tells Nina he and Carly are getting a divorce. Sonny thanks Nina for her concern and for driving him home last night and then Sonny and Nina kiss.

Drew puts his plan in motion to find out more about Marshall when he offers Marshall a job at Aurora Media. Aunt Stella asks Portia to keep an eye on Marshall because Marshall could hurt Curtis.

Anna feels guilty for not calling an ambulance for Peter and watching him die. Robert reminds Anna that, she tried to help Peter change when he was alive but he was unable to change and he hurt too many people. Robert advises Anna to give all that love she had for Peter when she thought she was his mother, and give that love to someone who deserves it.

Maxie goes straight from the airport to pick up Louise. Maxie decides that from now on the baby will be named Bailey Louise. Maxie also tells Brook Lynn that Bailey will call her mama Brook Lynn and she will be mommy. Maxie thanks Brook Lynn, Chase and Ned for everything they did to keep Bailey safe. Brook Lynn stays strong until Maxie leaves with Bailey and then she cries while Ned holds her.

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Y&R Short Recap Thursday, February 24, 2022

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Today the Y&R showed a rerun because they thought it was going to be pre-empted by a presidential address about the Ukraine.

The address happened later in the day.

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Interview with “Law and Order” cast

TV Interview!

"Law and Order" actors and producer on TCA panel

Interview with actors Anthony Anderson, Hugh Dancy, Jeffrey Donovan, Odelya Halevi, Camryn Manheim, Sam Waterston, and EP/Showrunner Rick Eid of “Law and Order” on NBC by Suzanne 2/11/22

I really enjoyed this TCA panel because it was a lot of fun. I love this show and have watched most of the episodes. I’m so glad that they’re bringing it back.  Dick Wolf was originally scheduled to be on this panel, but unfortunately, he wasn’t able to make it.

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Anthony Anderson, Talent, “Det. Kevin Bernard”
Hugh Dancy, Talent, “Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price”
Jeffrey Donovan, Talent, “Det. Frank Cosgrove”
Odelya Halevi, Talent, “Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun”
Camryn Manheim, Talent, “Lt. Kate Dixon”
Sam Waterston, Talent, “District Attorney Jack McCoy”
Rick Eid, Executive Producer/Writer/Showrunner
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February 11, 2022
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We were told this about the show before they ran a clip: “During its astonishing 20 year, 456 episode run, ‘Law & Order’ garnered 52 Emmy Award nominations and became one of the longest running primetime dramas in television history. Set and filmed in New York City, each episode follows the investigation of a crime by NYPD detectives and the prosecution of a defendant by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office. ‘Law & Order’ returns to NBC on Thursday, February 24th, at 8 p.m.”

Executive Producer Rick Eid told us that Dick Wolf sent his apologies because he has laryngitis and was told to rest by his doctor.

For the first question, Camryn Manheim (Kate) talked about how one of the greatest things about being on the show is that “New York’s finest actors just come and play with you.” She thinks viewers will be as “surprised and excited” as she’s been to see them.

Sam Waterston (Jack) and Rick were asked about whether there were previous attempts to bring the show back. Sam asserted that there were. Rick wasn’t involved in the previous efforts, but Dick Wolf had been talking about it for a few years. Then this past summer, he was told that it was happening and asked if he would be interested in getting involved. He says that he “jumped at the opportunity.” Sam added that Dick was talking about it to him about around “five years ago too, and I don’t think he’s ever stopped talking about it.” He credits Dick’s “persistence and determination and his complete conviction that it was a terrible mistake to stop in the first place” with the show coming back. He also added that the audience kept watching all the “Law and Order” shows on TV, on streaming, on cable, etc. and so they’ve always had a “persistent appetite” for the show. He thinks they’re the reason the show is back.

A journalist mentioned that it’s great to have Sam and Anthony back, but he said that Sam had “teased” that some “fan favorite individuals” would be coming back and wanted to know if they could tell us anything about that.

Those of us who have watched the first episode in advance know that a certain actress will be returning for the first episode (we don’t know if it’s for future episodes as well or not).

Rick said that they can’t tell yet who the returning actors are, but “You’ll definitely see some familiar faces along the way.” He said that want to find ways to bring back former “Law & Order” actors.

Sam was asked if he had any idea how successful the show would be and that so many Broadway actors would love guest-starring on the show. Sam admitted that he had no idea how it would turn in to this massive juggernaut in multiple forms. Sam told us that he’s long wanted Dick Wolf to get a Tony award because of what the show has done for NYC actors, but so far they haven’t been interested in that. Anthony (Kevin) joked, “Hey, Sam. Can you talk to the Television Academy about giving me an Emmy? I’m 0 for 11. Could you make that phone call for me too, then?” and Sam joked back, “Oh, sure. I’ll take care of that.” Anthony replied, “Okay. All right. Thank you.” And Sam finished with, “If you can spare me, I’ll go do that now.” Everyone laughed. Maybe these two should get a comedy show on the side! They’re both very funny, as they showed throughout this panel.

Anthony and Sam were asked if it was difficult to get back into their character’s shoes are all this time. Anthony replied that it “felt like no time had passed at all.” He was glad to talk to Dick about coming back to the show. Coming back to NYC and putting on the same badge, in the same squad room and sound stages felt like “sitting in a well worn saddle.” Then he joked that “The hard part is working with someone like Jeffrey Donovan.” Jeffrey grinned, saying that he knew Anthony would say that. They joked around for a little bit, too. The three of them did a lot of joking around during the whole panel.

Sam and Anthony were also asked if it was difficult to do other acting jobs when they were “so tied” to the show. This was not a great question because of course, they’ve both been very successful since they left the show. Anthony was also asked how it felt to end the comedy “black-ish” and then jump back into a heavy drama.

Sam gave this answer that sounded like he’s probably used it many times in interviews: “ever since I saw this on a crosstown bus on 57th Street, a quotation from Satchel Paige that said ‘Keep on running and don’t look back because somebody may be gaining on you,’ and that’s kind of been my motto about show business ever since.” He added that he’s always done more than one acting job at once, whenever he can. When he was doing “Law & Order” before, he would do stage or other projects.

Anthony let us know that after ending 8 seasons of “black-ish,” joining this show again “was a no-brainer.” He hopes that in 20 years, they’ll be asking him for a “black-ish” reboot. He’s always been a “Law & Order” fan, so he thought it would be foolish not to return. He also said that having Sam back, and the two of them being familiar to viewers, and to join with the other new cast members, was an added bonus.

Rick Eid was asked about the trailer we saw, which hinted at the fact that there might be changes in the way they do policing and with criminal justice. He pointed out that “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” has also addressed this a little bit. He wondered how this show will approach that.

Rick replied that they’ll try to “reflect the world we live in now.” He believes that “2022 is a unique moment in time and our stories and our characters reflect what’s happening in society.” Police business is different than it was when they left the air in 2010, and so is the way the D.A.’s do their business. There’s more awareness of certain things than there was before. He hopes they reflect this in their stories.

Sam admires the way Rick has been telling exciting stories, addressing all of the current conflicts rather than ignoring them. He says, “he’s just walked up, straight up to one after another. Every show is a shock.” Sam pointed out that the press were ignoring the other actors.

The next press person asked Odelya (Samantha) and Jeffrey (Frank) what it was like to step into a show with such great history and a large fan base. Hugh (Nolan) took the question and joked that it was the opposite of that “well worn saddle” Anthony described. There was much joking and laughing after that. He said, seriously then, that figuring out how the show works has been wonderful. Odelya answered the question as well, saying that being here “still feels like a dream, like, you know, someone pinch me.” She grew up in another country and has been watching the show with her mom since the 90’s. She wanted to be a lawyer on the show ever since. Her mom told her that she just wanted to play a lawyer on TV, and now here she is. She gushed that she’s learning a lot from the others and enjoying it all.

Jeffrey said, completely deadpan, “They don’t let me have a saddle. I’m not sure why. I think it has something to do with Anthony saying that I can’t have things.” Everyone in the panel was laughing. It was really hysterical. He went on to say that he’s a huge fan of the show and the cast. He watched back in college at NYU in the 90s, and he always dreamed to be a guest-star on the show.

Camryn answered that her first job when she graduated from NYU in 91 was, in fact, at “Law & Order.” She noted that it’s hard to believe that it was 30 years ago. She’s played three different characters on the show. She explained that they’ve updated the show in many ways, and the stories are very current, but they have “that same old precinct. Nothing is updated. I mean, the phones are still from, you know, Edison’s time.” She praised the cast, saying she loves them, and they keep her laughing. She feels very lucky to be there and can’t wait for the people at home to see it. She’s proud to be part of it.

Sam and Anthony asked if there was anything they could tell us about where their characters are since we last saw them. He or she also asked if the others can tell us anything about their characters. Great question!

Sam told us that, “Dick always says that action is character, and the actions of McCoy are being defined by Rick, and it’s different and interesting, and it’s great to find out.” He said you found out about your character from “the next script.”

Anthony loves that they don’t share too much about the characters’ personal lives, so you can watch the show at any time and not feel lost. It’s about solving the crime, the story moving along and then “bringing law and order to the world.” He thinks this is part of the special “magic” of the show.

Sam chimed in to say that one of the great things about the show is that the characters are just working and doing their jobs, so everyone can relate to that.”

The next person asked about that very topic because the other “Law & Order” series focus on the personal lives of the characters. He asked if they’ll do this with this new season.

Rick agreed with Sam that the action is the character. “People’s characters are sort of defined by the decisions they make and the choices they make.” He allowed that there may be some other relatives or backstories of the characters, but the crime stories are put first. We may see how some of the histories of the characters influence how they make certain decision. He hinted that in the first episode, this happens with Samantha (played by Odelya).

Rick was also asked if there will be crossovers with the other “Wolf Franchises” and other “Law & Order” spinoffs. Rick didn’t want to say much, he just said that it could happen.

A reporter asked Anthony if he had a hard time adjusting to just being an actor rather than executive producer, like he was on “black-ish.” Anthony had no trouble with it at all. He knows that they all have different jobs at different places. He confided that he learned a lot about the way show business works the last time he was on “Law & Order,” which he used when he worked on “black-ish.” He credits this show for making him “more well-rounded entertainer.”

Hugh joked, “Although he did say to me on my first day, ‘I’m the star, and never forget that.’ So take it how you will.” Then Anthony joked, “Well, when Sam is not around, I am. When Sam is not around, I am.” There was more joking around and laughing.

The next journalist asked if the show will address hate crimes against Asians because it was recently in the news that the real-life New York City D.A. prosecuted the highest number of them. Rick admitted that they don’t specifically have that story planned, but they have stories about hate crimes. They could address the Asian angle of it in the future.

After that, the cast teased Rick for a bit.

Another person in the press asked a rather obvious question that had already been addressed by asking how much the show was going to “draw directly from the headlines.” Sam answered that it would be a “huge” amount. He said that it must be difficult for the writers to figure out which ones to choose first because “There’s so much.”

Hugh addressed the question, and quoted what was said earlier, about how they hope the “engine of the show” can spark debate in any moment and reflect what’s happening in the real world. There was more joking around after that.

Sam concluded with, “I think the interview part ended. I think all of the journalists have gone home,” and everyone laughed. It was, indeed, the end.

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The Original Returns "Law & Order" Key Art -- (Photo by: NBCUniversal)NBC is bringing back one of its most treasured and honored dramas with the 21st season of “Law & Order.” The series, which will continue the classic bifurcated format that was created for its original run, will once again examine “the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.”

Sam Waterston, Anthony Anderson, Jeffrey Donovan, Camryn Manheim, Hugh Dancy and Odelya Halevi star.

Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer. Rick Eid, Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski are executive producers.

“Law & Order” is produced by Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

breaking news | September 28, 2021

‱ NBC is bringing back one of its most treasured and honored dramas with the 21st season of “Law & Order.” The series, which will continue the classic bifurcated format that was created for its original run, will once again examine “the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.”

‱ “There are very few things in life that are literally dreams come true,” said creator and executive producer Dick Wolf. “This is mine.”

‱ “‘Law & Order’ is quite simply one of the most iconic shows in television history, and the idea of continuing its legacy and partnering with Dick on an all-new season is nothing short of exhilarating” said Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, “This is great news for NBC as well as TV fans everywhere.”

‱ “The return of the flagship ‘Law & Order’ series for a pivotal 21st season is a proud moment for Dick and a proud moment for us, his studio partners,” said Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman, Universal Studio Group.
‱ The series was nominated for more than 50 Emmy Awards and won in 1997 for Outstanding Drama Series.

‱ A premiere date and cast will be announced at a later date.

‱ “Law & Order” will be executive produced by Dick Wolf, Rick Eid (writer/showrunner), Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski.

‱ The series will be produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Wolf Entertainment.

Anthony Anderson

Det. Kevin Bernard, “Law & Order”

LAW & ORDER -- Season: 21 -- Pictured: Anthony Anderson as Detective Kevin Bernard -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)
Anthony Anderson plays Det. Kevin Bernard on the 21st season of the NBC drama “Law & Order.”

An Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor, Anderson is the star and executive producer of ABC’s multi-award nominated sitcom “black-ish.” He also currently hosts the ABC game show “To Tell the Truth” and “House Haunters.” Anderson is also executive producer of both “black-ish” spinoffs “grown-ish” and “mixed-ish” as well as “Road Trippin,’” which airs on Snapchat.

Anderson has numerous other TV and film credits, including “Transformers,” “The Departed” and “Hustle & Flow.” A winner of seven Image Awards, Anderson has also hosted the NAACP Image Awards for the past eight years and in 2020 was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Jeffrey Donovan

Det. Frank Cosgrove, “Law & Order”

LAW & ORDER -- Season: 21 -- Pictured: Jeffrey Donovan as Detective Frank Cosgrove -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Jeffrey Donovan plays Det. Frank Cosgrove in the 21st season of the NBC drama “Law & Order.”

Donovan is perhaps best known for his leading work as former CIA operative Michael Westen on the Emmy Award-nominated USA series “Burn Notice” for seven seasons. Donovan received strong notice playing North Dakota off-kilter mobster Dodd Gerhardt in FX’s critically acclaimed second season of Noah Hawley’s “Fargo” and was cast as series lead Charlie Haverford, a tarot reading con-artist, on Hulu’s “Shut Eye.”

On the film side, Donovan recently filmed a sequence of back-to-back films – “National Champions” for director Ric Roman Waugh and starring opposite J.K Simmons; the Western ”Surrounded,” opposite Letitia Wright and Jamie Bell; the hostage drama “892,” opposite John Boyega and Michael Kenneth Williams; and the family drama “First Love,” opposite Diane Kruger. Past features include “Wrath of Man” for director Guy Ritchie, “Let Him Go,” alongside Kevin Costner and Diane Lane; and Noah Hawley’s “Lucy in the Sky,” alongside Natalie Portman and Jon Hamm.

His other film credits include “Soldado,” opposite Josh Brolin and Benicio Del Toro; “Villains,” opposite Bill SkarsgĂ„rd and Kyra Sedgwick; and “Honest Thief,” opposite Liam Neeson,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Sicario,” Clint Eastwood’s “J. Edgar” (playing Robert F. Kennedy) and “The Changeling,” Rob Reiner’s “LBJ” (as John F. Kennedy) and Ric Waugh’s “Shotcaller.”

Camryn Manheim

Lt. Kate Dixon, “Law & Order”

LAW & ORDER -- Season: 21 -- Pictured: Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Kate Dixon -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Camryn Manheim plays Lt. Kate Dixon on the 21st season of the NBC drama “Law & Order.”

Manheim is best-known for her Emmy Award-winning and Golden Globe Award-winning role on “The Practice” as well as roles on “Stumptown,” “Waco,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “Person of Interest,” “Utopia,” “Criminal Minds,” “Code Black,” “Masters of Sex,” “Two and a Half Men,” “How I Met Your Mother,” “Extant,” “Chicago Hope,” “Harry’s Law,” “Younger,” “Hand of God,” “The L Word,” “Will & Grace,” “Ally McBeal,” “Family Guy” and “The 10th Kingdom,” among others.

Manheim was also nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Gladys Presley in the CBS mini- series “Elvis.”

Her feature film credits include “Cop Car,” “Return to Sender,” “Slipstream,” “An Unfinished Life,” “Without Men,” “Twisted,” “Scary Movie Three,” “Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion,” “Happiness,” “The Laramire Project,” “Dark Water,” “The Road to Wellville” and “Eraser.”

Manheim made her Broadway debut in Deaf West’s Tony Award-nominated production of “Spring Awakening.” She also won an Obie Award for Craig Lucas’ “Missing Persons” at the Atlantic Theater Co.

She received her M.F.A from New York University.

Hugh Dancy

Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price, “Law & Order”

LAW & ORDER -- Season: 21 -- Pictured: Hugh Dancy as ADA Nolan Price -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Hugh Dancy plays Assistant District Attorney Nolan Price on the 21st season of the NBC drama “Law & Order.”

Dancy received critical acclaim for starring as Will Graham in NBC’s “Hannibal,” receiving two Critics’ Choice Award nominations for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He also starred in Hulu’s “The Path” opposite Aaron Paul and Michelle Michelle Monaghan and most recently wrapped production on the Apple TV+ anthology series “Roar” with Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo and Issa Rae.

Dancy will next star in the upcoming film “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” which Focus Features will release in theaters in March.

 

Odelya Halevi

Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun, “Law & Order”

LAW & ORDER -- Season: 21 -- Pictured: Odelya Halevi as ADA Samantha Maroun -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Odelya Halevi plays Assistant District Attorney Samantha Maroun in the 21st season of the NBC drama “Law & Order.”

Halevi most recently landed a major role in the DC Entertainment film “Black Adam,” opposite Dwayne Johnson, set for release in 2022. Additionally, Halevi just wrapped a major recurring role on Freeform’s “Good Trouble” as well as a pivitol role in the Amazon series “Good Girls Revolt.”

Notable guest-star credits include “New Girl,” “Mike and Molly,” Midnight, Texas,” “NCIS,” MacGyver” and “Why Women Kill.”

Halevi’s grandparents immigrated to Israel from Yemen where she was born and raised.

 

Sam Waterston

District Attorney Jack McCoy, “Law & Order

LAW & ORDER -- Season: 21 -- Pictured: Sam Waterston as D.A. Jack McCoy -- (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC)

Sam Waterston plays District Attorney Jack McCoy in the 21st season of the NBC drama “Law & Order.”

Waterston was born in 1940 in Cambridge, Mass., where his father was a language teacher and his mother a landscape painter. He attended Brooks and Groton prep schools before earning a scholarship to Yale University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1962. Later that year, Waterston made his New York debut at the Phoenix Theater in “Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mama’s Hung You in the Closet and I’m Feelin’ So Sad.”

Over the next five decades, Waterston’s career has included a plethora of film and television credits as well as repeated returns to the stage. His trophy case includes an Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award as well as an OBIE and Drama Desk for theater. Other accolades include an Academy Award nomination for his role as journalist Sydney Schanberg in 1984’s “The Killing Fields” and six Emmy nominations for his roles in “I’ll Fly Away” and “Law & Order.”

Waterston co-starred on Aaron Sorkin’s “The Newsroom” for HBO and soon can be seen in the final season of Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie,” opposite Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Martin Sheen. In 2022 Waterson will be featured in the Hulu limited series “The Dropout,” opposite Amanda Seyfried and William H Macy.

A passionate activist for decades, Waterston is currently Chairman of the Board of Oceana, the world’s preeminent ocean conservation NGO, and also serves on the Board of Refugees International.

Rick Eid

Executive Producer, “Chicago P.D.”; Executive Producer, “Law & Order”; Executive Producer, “FBI”

Rick Eid is executive producer and showrunner of the hit NBC dramas “Chicago P.D.” and “Law & Order,” as well as the CBS drama “FBI.”

His prior credits include “Law & Order: SVU,” “CSI,” “Hostages,” “The Guardian” and “Dark Blue.”

Eid has also written essays for a variety of blogs and magazines. Prior to his writing career, he was a corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.

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Abigail questions Kristen saying that Sarah is pining after someone other than Xander. Abigail asks if it’s Rex or Eric but Kristen says no. Abigail worries that Kristen pumped Sarah so full of drugs. Kristen argues that she wouldn’t have if Abigail didn’t leave a full syringe in the DiMera Dungeon. Abigail gets that it’s her fault and says she already feels terrible about it. Kristen says she’s just stating facts. Abigail asks who it is if not Rex or Eric. Abigail then guesses it’s Chad and that Kristen made Sarah be fixated on her husband. Kristen says no, it’s even better than that as she is fixated on a DiMera of seniority. Abigail then realizes it’s Tony.

Steve questions Sarah being in love with Tony DiMera. Sarah says they have had their ups and downs but Tony is the love of her life. Steve wonders if she thinks she’s Anna but Sarah questions how he could confuse her with that scheming bitch. Kayla asks who Sarah is then. Sarah responds that she is the one and only, Renee DuMonde. Kayla says that can’t be because Renee DuMonde is dead.

Lani searches T.R. Coates on her laptop to find out what he’s been up to since she was born. Lani finds out that he is referred to as a Hollywood Heavyweight in an article about him producing Johnny’s movie about Marlena’s possession. Eli comes home. Lani hugs him and welcomes him home. Lani asks how his visit with his mom went. Eli says it was good but he’s glad to be back home. Lani tells him how glad she is to have him home. Eli guesses the kids were a handful but Lani says it wasn’t just that. Eli asks what happened.

Paulina sits at home on the phone, saying she knows her name is not on the lease but Eli and Lani are her family so she wants to make sure T.R. Coates does not get in to that building again. Paulina offers to pay them off but they hang up on her. The doorbell rings so Paulina expects Lani but answers the door to see T.R., who refers to himself as Lani’s dear old dad. TR says this is ridicuous as he just wants to talk to her. Paulina remarks that she’ll end up with a black eye or a fat lip. TR insists that he’s changed and asks if she wants the neighbors to hear their business, so she lets him in.

Abigail questions Kristen expecting her to believe that Sarah is moping around this island because of Tony DiMera when she barely knows him. Kristen says she knows him intimately now which Abigail questions. Kristen explains that Sarah didn’t actually fall for Tony, Renee did. Abigail asks who the hell is Renee.

Sarah tells Kayla that she’s worrying her since she is Renee and alive and well. Steve tells Sarah that she is a doctor which she laughs off. Sarah talks as if she’s Renee and that Sarah is a toddler. Sarah says Kayla doesn’t know what she’s talking about because she knows she is Renee DuMonde. Steve asks Kayla to bring him up to speed on Renee. Kayla guesses she better because it looks like they are stuck with her.

Abigail goes over Kristen having Sarah believing that she is Stefano’s dead, illegitimate daughter, who is in love with Tony and was murdered by a serial killer. Abigail asks how Kristen made Sarah believe that she was Renee. Kristen responds that it wasn’t really hard since she had lost her grip when she first got here. Abigail understands since she made the trip in a suitcase. Kristen talks about the challenge and keeping her focused. Kristen adds that she just gave Sarah a bunch of books to read and one happened to be Renee’s diary, then when she was finished, she was convinced that she was Renee DuMonde and there was nothing she could do about it.

Kayla informs Steve that Renee was murdered by the Salem Slasher, Andre DiMera. Steve wonders why Sarah thinks she is Renee. Kayla suggests she was brainwashed or she just snapped. Steve asks what to do. Kayla decides they should just humor her for now. Sarah asks what they are whispering about. Kayla claims they were talking about how much they want to get out of this place. Sarah says she does too as she wants to get home to Tony. Sarah talks about their plan to use the kayak. Sarah brings up Renee drilling a hole in the boat that Anna was on, then asks if Anna was a friend of Steve and Kayla’s.

Anna sits with Tony at the DiMera Mansion as Tony fills her in on their theory that someone paid Ned Grainger to kidnap Abigail. Anna asks how soon he has to leave. Tony says that Chad is at the airfield now, so he has to pack a bag and meet him there. Tony adds that Chad hopes he can convince Ned to tell them where he took Abigail. Anna wants to go too. Tony says they don’t know what they are walking in to. Anna argues that Ned would never hurt her. Tony thinks it’s best that he and Chad go alone as he exits the room.

Lani informs Eli about Ray showing up and scaring her. Eli asks why she didn’t tell him. Lani didn’t want to break it to him over the phone. Eli questions how he even knew how to find her. Lani explains that he’s in town on a film production as he’s producing Johnny’s film about Marlena. Eli guesses that means he’ll be here for awhile then. Lani confirms he has a room at the Salem Inn. Eli feels Lani should’ve called him and he would’ve cut his trip short. Lani tells him that nothing happened and he was minding his manners. Lani states that she met her biological father for the first time but other than that, it wasn’t a big deal. Eli asks if she’s sure as she seems a little shaky.

TR tells Paulina that he wants to talk about Lani because she is his daughter too. Paulina argues that he gave up any rights that he had to her when he started knocking her around. TR argues that he would never hurt Lani and he’s a different man now, so he has a right to know his daughter and grandchildren. Paulina disagrees and orders him to get out now before she calls the cops. TR agrees to go but warns that they will be seeing each other again as he then exits. Paulina grabs her phone and calls someone, saying she needs to see them right away as it’s an emergency.

Steve questions Sarah about Renee drilling a hole in the boat that Anna was on. Sarah says she didn’t know Tony was on it too, but luckily David got there just in time. Kayla informs Steve that David was Julie’s son and Eli’s father. Sarah continues that David saved Anna and Tony’s lives but not the baby that Anna was carrying.

Tony tells Anna that he will call her when they land. Anna guesses that will have to be enough. Tony tells her to keep an eye on Charlotte and Thomas as they know something is up with their mom. Anna agrees to and asks Tony to be careful. Tony kisses her and then exits the mansion. Anna starts to walk away but the doorbell rings and TR arrives. Anna asks if she can help him. TR says he certainly hopes so.

Abe goes to see Paulina and asks about her emergency. Paulina says it’s about Lani. Abe asks if she’s alright. Paulina says she’s okay for now, but her bastard of a biological father is in Salem.

TR informs Anna that he’s here to see Johnny DiMera. Anna informs him that Johnny is out right now and asks if she can take a message. TR introduces himself and informs her that he’s producing Johnny’s film about Marlena. Anna then invites him in so they go to the living room. Anna explains that Johnny is her nephew and that she and Tony almost invested in the movie, but EJ didn’t think it was such a good idea. Anna offers TR a drink but he declines. Anna talks about being excited for the movie and suggests Tony should play himself, even though it was Andre pretending to be Tony. TR decides he will take a club soda. Anna thinks she has the perfect casting choice to play Andre’s wife and adopted sister, Kristen. TR asks who that would be. Anna says it’s herself of course.

Kristen tells Abigail this was her fault. Abigail says she might have left the syringe in the basement, but Kristen injected Sarah and decided to kidnap her in a suitcase, keeping her prisoner here for months. Abigail tells Kristen that she won’t give up until she can take Sarah home to her family. Kristen suggests asking Sarah which family she wants to be taken home to, the Hortons or the DiMeras?

Abe questions Paulina about Ray being in his town. Paulina informs him that Ray calls himself T.R. and he’s a Hollywood big shot now, teaming up with Johnny DiMera to produce his movie. Abe asks how they keep him away from Lani. Paulina reveals that it’s too late as they already met.

Eli tells Lani that he should’ve been there so she didn’t have to deal with TR alone. Lani informs him that Paulina was right behind him in mama lioness mode and got rid of him before she could even process it. Lani says it’s not that she didn’t know TR was abusive towards Paulina, but Paulina went on about the things he did to her in detail, so now she has a way better understanding of why Paulina was so afraid of TR, that she wouldn’t even tell him that Lani existed and gave her to her sister to keep her away from him. Eli admits it makes him feel sorry for Paulina. Lani says it does her too. Lani declares that now that she knows the truth, she has to admit that she is curious about Ray Coates. Lani shows Eli that she did a search on him. Eli asks if it makes her feel guilty to want to know more about him. Lani says after everything he did to Paulina, it does. Eli understands since he grew up wanting to know everything about his dad. Lani points out that David didn’t abuse Eli’s mother while TR Coates beat her mom on a regular basis and now wants to be a part of her life. Lani asks Eli what she’s supposed to do.

TR reminds Anna that the movie takes place 25 years ago and Allie is set to play her own mother as she’s in her 20s. Anna suggests using a filter and asks who is better than Tony’s real wife to play Tony’s real wife. TR informs her that he actually has another actress in mind for the part, but he will keep her mind for some of his other projects. Anna questions him having other projects. TR informs her that he produces 2-3 films a year. Anna says they definitely need to talk then. Anna says after “Possessed”, he could do a sequel about her and Tony’s epic romance called “Bewitched: The Anna DiMera Story”. Anna remarks how Renee DuMonte would be the best movie villian since Darth Vader as she tried to ruin her life.

Sarah tells Steve and Kayla about Tony being Renee’s one true love and how they were forced apart because of Stefano but they are meant to be together. Kayla informs her that the problem is that Tony’s already married. Sarah questions to who. Steve warns that she’s not going to like this but it’s Anna. Sarah demands they get her off this island, so she can tear Anna limb from limb. Sarah declares that Tony will just annul his marriage so they can have an enormous wedding at St. Luke’s. Sarah tells them they have to get a move on if they are going to get out of here. Steve says they want to get back to Salem just as much, but they have to deal with Kristen first. Sarah worries that Kristen will never let her leave as she said there is a serial killer in Salem. Kayla remarks that it wouldn’t be the first time. Sarah brings up the Salem Strangler trying to kill Renee more than once. Kayla tells Steve she’ll fill him in later. Steve gives Sarah his word that he won’t let Kristen stop them from leaving the island.

Kristen tells Abigail that once Sarah decided she was Renee, things became a lot easier for both of them as she became so obsessed with the details of Renee’s life. Kristen says she could come and go as she wanted because now all Sarah thinks about is getting back to her beloved Tony. Abigail points out that she doesn’t know where she is. Kristen assures they will find her and she has to in order to make sure Sarah doesn’t hurt herself. Kristen gives Abigail the diary of Renee DuMonde to keep her occupied as she then exits the room.

Anna continues telling TR about her life story. TR checks his watch as Anna wipes her tears. Anna talks about her and Tony being destined to be together, no matter what Renee DuMonde wanted. Anna asks what their next step is. TR tells her to write up a treatment and then they will talk. Anna starts talking about when she first came to Salem with her daughter Carrie. Anna then asks if TR has any children. TR reveals that he just found out he has a daughter. Anna says that’s wonderful. TR says it would be, but her mother has done everything she can to keep them apart. Anna encourages TR to fight like a tiger to be in his daughter’s life.

Lani tells Eli that she hopes Ray came to his senses and got the help he needed. Lani brings up their twins sharing his DNA so she worries that one of them could inherit their temper. Eli points out that genetics is just one factor in how a person turned out and they will raise their kids with love and care. Lani agrees but talks about coming face to face with Ray after hearing everything Paulina went through with him. Lani assures Paulina does not believe that Ray has changed.

Abe recalls Paulina telling him about what Ray did to her and questions why after all these years would she tell him about Lani. Paulina clarifies that she didn’t and that it was Chanel since she didn’t know who she was talking to when Ray mentioned knowing her. Paulina explains how Chanel mentioned Lani being her sister, leading to Ray putting it all together. Abe decides he will go check on Lani to see how she’s doing. Abe asks if Paulina will be okay here. Paulina assures they are survivors and tells Abe to go check on their girl. Abe then exits.

Anna admits to TR that she kept her daughter a secret from her father for the first four years of her life and it’s one of her biggest regrets. TR asks if Carrie and her dad got close. Anna confirms that they did as Roman wouldn’t let anyone keep him from being a wonderful father to Carrie. Anna encourages TR not to let anyone stand in between he and his little girl.

Abe goes to see Lani and Eli. Eli mentions that his mom Valerie sends her love. Abe hugs Lani and asks how she’s doing. Lani says she’s good but a little shaken up. Eli says now that Lani is in good hands, he’s going to go say hi to Doug and Julie. Lani sends her love as Eli exits. Abe jokes that now that Lani’s overprotective husband is gone, her overprotective father wants the tea. Abe asks how she is doing.

Abigail begins reading Renee DuMonde’s diary and admits it is kind of a page turner.

Steve, Kayla, and Sarah search for Kristen. Sarah insists that Kristen would never hurt them. Kristen then comes out and remarks that she sees Steve and Kayla have met Renee. Kayla questions what she gave Sarah and why she’s acting like this. Kayla asks if Kristen brainwashed or deprived Sarah. Kristen calls them pushy and says that Abigail is just like them. Steve and Kayla question Abigail being there and what they have done with her. Kristen responds that at the moment, she’s with a good book.

Abigail continues reading Renee’s diary where she wrote that she had to find a way to get Anna out of Tony’s life permanently. Abigail remarks that Renee really hated Anna’s guts.

Anna sits down with her laptop and doesn’t know where to start writing a treatment. Anna then begins typing up scenes of her and Tony’s life. Anna goes over when she slept with Andre, thinking he was Tony and says she’s going to make herself cry. Anna jokes about winning an oscar.

TR goes to his room at the Salem Inn. TR says to himself that Anna DiMera may be eccentric, but she’s right that he can’t stop trying to get through to Lani. Eli knocks on the door, saying it’s Salem PD. TR questions what Paulina did now as he answers the door and asks if he can help him. Eli informs him that he is Detective Grant. TR recognizes him as Lani’s husband and invites him in. TR guesses this makes him his son-in-law. Eli corrects him that Abe is his father in law and one of the most decent men he’s ever met. TR hopes that Eli thinks as well of him once they get to know each other. Eli responds that he doesn’t like what he knows so far. TR is sure that Paulina has painted an ugly picture of him. Eli notes that he didn’t help himself by barging in to his home. TR says that’s not what happened. Eli brings up TR beating up Paulina and scaring her in to keeping Lani a secret from him. TR remarks that it sounds like he’s already made up his mind about him and asks if he’s planning to help Paulina poison his daughter against him. Eli argues that Lani is a strong, smart woman and a damn good cop, so she doesn’t need him or Paulina to tell her how to feel. Eli warns TR that he has her back, so if TR messes with any Price women then he will have to answer him. TR says he understands as Eli then exits the room.

Lani tells Abe that having Ray show up at her door knocked her for a loop. Abe says if she wants to know more about Mr. Coates, he understands, but admits he’s not crazy about the idea, given what he did to Paulina. Abe advises Lani to be careful. Lani responds that she may be curious about Ray, but that’s all it is. Lani assures that Abe is her dad and always will be as they hug.

 

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Y&R Update Wednesday, February 23 2022

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Sally ran into Victoria at Crimson Lights and asked if they could speak. Victoria invited Sally to sit. Sally shared some ideas she and Adam had for Newman Media. “Interesting,” Victoria replied. Sally noted that the word had a lot of meanings. She asked if Victoria thought she wouldn’t have any original or thoughtful ideas. Victoria thought Sally was making a lot of assumptions for someone who barely knew her. Sally felt that she had a firm grasp of the situation, and she believed Victoria expected her to fail. Victoria said she wasn’t sure what Sally would be bringing to the table, given her lack of background. Sally said she wasn’t new to running a business. Victoria made it known that, while didn’t think Sally was the obvious candidate for the position, she never questioned Adam on his choice. Sally suspected that was a calculated decision on Victoria’s part. She thought Victoria probably assumed Victor would fire Sally and punish Adam, but that wasn’t what happened. Sally wasn’t operating under any illusions, and in Victoria’s shoes, she’d be skeptical too. Victoria said Sally designed a beautiful wedding gown, but Victoria was uncertain of Sally’s skill set. Sally was used to being underappreciated, and she liked proving people wrong about her. Victoria thought it was clear that Sally won over Adam quickly at Newman Media and that Sally was confident about her abilities. Victoria said Sally had to do more than talk a good game. Sally said she could back it up, and she’d pour herself into making Newman Media a success. Sally was just as determined as Adam – they were a match made in heaven, professionally speaking. Victoria sensed that Adam and Sally might be personally involved.

Sally said any relationship she had with Adam was none of Victoria’s business. Sally said she and Adam were doing the best work they could, and if there was anything going on between them, it was no different than the dynamic between Victoria and Ashland. Victoria said that there was a difference – she and Ashland were married. Sally meant that she and Adam were equals, like Victoria and Ashland. Victoria didn’t agree. She said Adam had years of experience, and Sally was a neophyte. Sally said she and Adam’s dedication to the company was the same. Victoria asked if Adam considered Sally an equal partner or if that was just Sally’s perception. Sally asked what Victoria was implying. Victoria wasn’t concerned, just curious. Victoria had a meeting to go to, so she left.

At Newman Media, Adam told Victor that he wasn’t going to spy on Ashland for him. Victor noted that yesterday, Adam said he wouldn’t mind observing Ashland. Adam said he never actually agreed to spy on Ashland, though he admitted he gave Victor the impression that he would. Adam didn’t want to get wrapped up in a no-win situation with Victor, Victoria and Ashland. Adam wanted to focus on running the company Victor funded for him and sold to Newman Locke because Adam disappointed him. Victor said he had his reasons for that, but he wouldn’t have kept Adam at Newman Media if he didn’t trust his abilities. “My issue is that you will not let me do my job because you suddenly don’t trust Ashland,” Adam said. Victor had his reasons. Adam knew Victor had a theory that Ashland was faking his condition and treatment. Victor said Ashland couldn’t be trusted about the cancer, his marriage to Victoria or the merger. Adam thought Victor wanted him to feel honored that Victor wanted him to do this. Victor was insistent that Ashland was a threat to the Newman family. Adam noted that Locke was family. Victor countered that Ashland wasn’t a Newman, and the Newmans needed to protect their own. Victor asked if Adam was too arrogant to care.

Victor said he’d given Adam multiple opportunities and brought him into the family fold. However, Victor said that Adam had never taken a real step to be included in the family. Adam didn’t see how committing espionage against Victoria’s husband would make him part of the gang. Adam asked what his sister would think when she found out her relatives were digging into Ashland’s past again. Victor said Ashland was a danger to the Newman empire. Adam told Victor to find someone else to do his dirty work. Victor said Adam was the only one who could help, and if he gave a damn about Newman Media, he would. Adam understood why Victor wanted to pursue his questions about Ashland. However, Adam didn’t think Victor should’ve dragged him into it. Adam was working hard to prove he’d change his life and that he was worthy of respect. Just when Adam thought he succeeded, Victor put him through another test. Victor said this wasn’t a test. “It feels like if I don’t follow orders that I’m a failure. That I’m a traitor to the family. By family I mean you. So if that is the game, I’m not playing,” Adam said. “Maybe I made a mistake believing in you,” Victor said. Victor thought Adam was being arrogant and disrespectful. Adam said in that case, they were finished here. Adam left.

Sally sent Adam a message to meet her at a hotel room, and he did. She said she ran into Victoria. Sally explained that she acknowledged Victoria wasn’t happy she was named COO, but Sally was determined to prove she belonged by making the company bigger and stronger than anyone ever imagined. He was impressed by the way she stood up for herself. He said she excelled at fighting for what she wanted. Sally let Adam know that Victoria asked if he and Sally were seeing each other. Sally thought Adam should be aware. He said he could handle Victoria. Adam said he couldn’t sleep last night because he was thinking about Sally saying he needed to stop playing games and look out for himself. Adam said he invited Victor to his office this morning to talk. He suddenly paused and said he thought he may have overplayed his hand with his father.

Adam said he refused to spy on Ashland, and he’d insisted that he get to do his job without any more hoops or loyalty tests. He’d threatened to leave the company for good. He shared that Victor called him selfish, disloyal and arrogant. Sally suggested that Victor was just lashing out, but Adam was sure Victor meant every word, or at least he did when he said it. Adam said Victor hated being challenged, especially by the family. Adam wasn’t sure what Victor would do next. Sally told Adam that he wasn’t acting like himself. He said that run ins with his father could have this effect on him. The Adam Sally knew was never nervous or filled with self doubt. He wasn’t sure if she was trying to compliment him or if she thought he was a robot. She had intimate knowledge of how human he was. She said he could turn any situation to his advantage, even those that involved Victor Newman. She said Victor was a titan, and he respected strength. She thought that Victor would come to his senses and admire Adam for standing up to him. Adam wasn’t sure about that, but he was glad Sally believed that and that she believed in him. They kissed.

Nate dropped by Lily’s to get advice on his career dilemma. He revealed he was thinking of stepping down as Chief of Surgery and going to work for Newman Locke. He didn’t have the same passion for being a doctor after his injury. Lily said life was too short, and you had to find your passion. She suggested that he come work with her at Chancellor instead. He asked what he’d do, and she said they could figure it out together. She didn’t mean to disparage Ashland’s offer, but things were complicated with the Newman family and the dynamics were constantly changing. He said he had a lot of experience navigating those waters. She asked why he’d want to waste energy doing that when he could come work with her, his cousin.

Billy ran into Ashland at Society. Billy thought Ashland looked like a villain in a movie plotting world domination, or maybe he was plotting the next move at Newman Locke. Billy heard Ashland’s medical situation was improving, and it made Billy think Ashland was itching to get more control at his wife’s company. Ashland would’ve thought Billy would be busy with work, assisting his girlfriend, instead of wasting time making baseless accusations. Billy said Ashland built an empire and ran it by himself, so Billy found it hard to believe Ashland was happy being an advisor to Victoria. Billy said Victoria waited her entire life waiting to get control of Newman, and Ashland threw a wrench in her plans by sticking around longer than she expected. Ashland laughed. He thought Billy was trying to shock him with macabre humor, but it didn’t work. He thought Billy had a bitter view of marriage because of his sordid history. Billy wasn’t against marriage, but he didn’t like Ashland’s marriage. Billy didn’t trust Ashland, and he didn’t like what Ashland would do with Victoria. Ashland thought it must be hard for Billy seeing Victoria happy with a man who was worthy of her and knowing Billy blew his chance. Billy said he and Victoria both moved on. Ashland thought Billy should stop trying to convince Victoria she knew what was best. However, Ashland knew Billy wouldn’t listen, so he told Billy to keep going and see how that worked out.

Billy said not to worry about him. Ashland wasn’t worried about Billy, he was worried about Lily. Billy said Lily was great. Ashland wondered if Lily wasn’t concerned about Billy’s continuing interest in Victoria’s marriage. Billy said his relationship with Lily wasn’t built on lies and secrets. Billy respected Lily as CEO, and he was happy to do whatever he could to make her dream at Chancellor become a reality. Victoria showed up, and Ashland told her that Billy thought she was more threatened by Ashland’s recovery and his role at Newman Locke than she was letting on. Exasperated, Victoria told Billy to back off. Billy pointed out that Ashland helped Victoria’s father and brother destroy Billy’s career. Ashland said Billy wrote a disparaging article about him. Victoria told Billy that he wasn’t accomplishing whatever he thought he was. Billy wished he’d blown Ashland out of the water in Italy. He hated that Victoria married someone who couldn’t be trusted, and he was glad their kids were at boarding school, away from the toxicity.

Victoria thought Billy said a horrible thing, but she wasn’t surprised. Billy said Victoria wasn’t paying attention, and she still thought he was the bad one. Victoria said that since the kids were at school, Billy didn’t need to be around her and Ashland. He thought that was a good idea. Billy said Ashland was going to let Victoria down in a way she couldn’t imagine, and it was going to be a long way to fall. Billy left.

Billy went home as Nate left. Lily brought Billy up to speed on Nate’s two job offers. The mention of Ashland’s offer lead to Billy telling Lily about his run in with Ashland earlier. He admitted it wasn’t his proudest moment. Billy brought Lily up to speed on what he’d said. He believed that the things he’d said to Ashland and Victoria needed to be said. However, he wasn’t happy with the way he’d conducted himself. Lily said everyone had their off moments. Billy said he’d spent weeks telling Lily he wasn’t that guy anymore, but clearly he had more work to do. Lily thought Billy was being too hard on himself. She didn’t think there was an issue, as long as he wasn’t concocting a scheme. He said she could rest easy. He decided she was right and that Ashland didn’t deserve another moment of his time. She knew he was a different man, and she thought it was time that he start believing that in his heart. Lily thought they should move forward with the podcast. Billy thought she was worried he wouldn’t have time for his COO abilities. She felt that it’d be good for him to share his experiences and she believed it’d help people. It was important to him that she trusted that he could do both the podcast and the COO job. She realized this would work as long as it didn’t take up too much of his time. He promised she could count on him. They kissed.

Back at Society, Victoria was sorry Ashland had to endure what Billy said. She said it was just Billy being Billy – he could evolve, but there were some people that stoked anger and hatred in him; Adam was one of them, and Ashland seemed to be added to the list. Ashland said he’d been despised by some of the most powerful people in the world, and he thrived on it because it told him he was doing the right thing. Billy was of no consequence to Ashland, but he was concerned about the toll it was taking on Victoria. She said not to worry about her.

Victoria said she thought Sally and Adam were a couple. Ashland laughed. He and Victoria were sure that was a recipe for disaster. Victoria thought Sally would be such a distraction that she’d make it impossible for Adam to do his job. And while Sally was talented, she was underqualified for this job. Ashland said Victor might soon regret supporting Adam and Sally as CEO and COO. Victoria didn’t want to go to war with her father. She said that instead of creating a way for Adam to fail so they could fire him, they could sit back and let it happen. Victor called and summoned Victoria to Newman Media.

While waiting for Victoria, Victor got a video call from Michael. Michael had paid off the doctor for the information on Ashland. The doctor had filmed a video, which was on its way to Victor’s inbox. According to Michael, the doctor said Ashland paid the clinic a substantial sum to falsify his medical records. Victor sat up straight and asked for details. Michael revealed that Ashland was in perfect health, but he’d paid the clinic to make it look like he had terminal cancer. Victor believed it, but he said he needed more evidence to convince everyone else. He said to send him the entire paper trail. Just then, Victoria walked in. Victor ended the call with Michael.

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Nate asks Lily for advice about whether he should accept Ashland’s job offer and she asks him to come and work for Chancellor Industries.

Lily tells Billy to go ahead with his idea for a nighttime podcast and Billy assures Lily that he can handle his duties as Chief Operating officer and the podcast.

Victoria has a conversation with Sally and she figured out that Adam and Sally have a personal relationship. Victoria later tells Ashland about her talk with Sally and they both decide that Adam’s relationship with Sally will distract him so much that he will make mistakes at Newman Media. Victoria and Ashland plan to wait until Adam makes mistakes at Newman Media in order to fire both him and
Sally.

Michael has a video call with Victor and tells him that he has got the doctor that used to work at the clinic in Peru where Ashland is being treated, on video, saying that Ashland paid clinic doctors to falsify his medical records. The doctors were paid to say that Ashland had cancer when he is perfectly healthy. Victor asks Michael to follow the money trail and send him documentation.

Victor gets upset with Adam when Adam tells him he will not spy on Ashland for him.

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General Hospital Short Recap Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Sonny advises Brando to have a getaway with Sasha so they can reconnect with each other. Sasha runs into her friend that was a model and the person who used to give her pills when she needed a pick me up. Sasha tells her friend that she doesn’t take pills anymore. Sasha’s friend tells her that she knows where to find her in case she needs a pick me up. Sasha agrees to go to Niagara Falls with Brando and later asks her friend to give her something to get through the next few days.

Sonny gets drunk and leaves Nina a message and she coincidentally arrives at Charlie’s before he is about to leave and drive home.

Drew and Anna arrive at the embankment where they find Felicia and Maxie. Drew checks Peter for a pulse. Peter has a faint pulse Anna tells Drew, Felicia, and Maxie to leave while she waits with Peter for an ambulance. Anna tells Peter that she didn’t call an ambulance and she waits until he dies. Anna tells everyone that Peter has died and Felicia calls home to tell Mac the news that Maxie is safe and Peter is dead. Maxie ‘s friends and family celebrate the news that Maxie is safe and her ordeal has finally ended. Brook Lynn and Chase are so happy Maxie and Louise are safe and they finally give in to their feelings for each other and kiss. Brook Lynn and Chase head home to spend their last night with Louise.

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Y&R Transcript Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Nate: Victor.

Victor: DR. Hastings, my goodness. Nice to see you, man.

Nate: How are you?

Victor: I’m well. Are you meeting someone?

Nate: No, on my own.

Victor: Well, hell, sit down. Have a drink with me.

Nate: Will do.

Victor: Alright. I don’t think I’ve seen you ever since that wonderful wedding in tuscany.

Nate: Mm.

Victor: And you were with a lady, elena.

Nate: Mm-hmm.

Victor: How’s she doing?

Nate: She’s good. Thank you for asking.

Victor: You better hold onto her.

Nate: [ Chuckles ] I intend to.

Victor: You know, as stressful of a profession as you’re in, you need someone like that to come home to.

Nate: Well, I got news for you. She’s the kind of person you want in your life no matter what the job is.

Victor: [ Laughing ] Yeah. How are things at memorial?

Nate: They’re good. Uh, you know, victor, I think i find it fortuitous that I ran into you tonight.

Victor: Why is that?

Nate: Well, I am contemplating a pretty big change in my life, and I’m having trouble making a decision. You know, I can see both sides of the argument. But you may be the perfect person to help me nail down this big decision.

Victor: Well, why do you think I would be able to help you?

Nate: Well, if I do decide to make this change, your name’s gonna be on my paycheck.

Jack: Wait. You’re-you’re telling me that the address mentioned in those mysterious texts belongs to someone named hao nguyen.

Phyllis: Hao nguyen, yes. And from what you told me, that’s your ex-father-in-law’s —

Jack: No, no, no, that’s impossible.

Phyllis: Okay. I mean, it’s a very common last name, but…that’s quite a coincidence.

Jack: This doesn’t make any sense at all.

Phyllis: No. Hey, um, I thought you said that luan’s last name was something that started —

Jack: Volien. Luan volien. That was her married name from her first marriage. Now, her maiden name was nguyen.

Phyllis: Okay. So, why would it be so odd that your ex-father-in-law would be sending you messages to get you to come to los angeles?

Amanda: [ Sighs ] I am a nervous wreck, worried about this little boy upstairs. I mean, that was a complicated medical procedure that he had today.

[ Sighs ] How are you guys so calm?

Chance: Well, if it’s any consolation, I am a complete wreck inside. This peaceful exterior is just to keep this one relaxed.

Abby: And I am doing the same for chance’s benefit.

Amanda: I really admire you inviting us into your home like this. I want you guys to remember that this will not be the first event in dom’s life that you guys get to share together. There will be birthdays and playdates and holidays and little league games.

Devon: It feels great to imagine him making a full recovery and experiencing all those things.

Amanda: I really am humbled and touched by the bond that you guys share. And I know that it’s just gonna grow as dom gets older. You guys are coming together for the sake of your child, and I am proud of you. I am proud to know all of you. I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I got a little deep.

Abby: No. Thank you. That was beautiful.

Amanda: Okay. Well, now on to more important things… food. Who wants takeout?

Chance: Oh, me, please. Yeah.

Amanda: Okay.

Devon: I am pretty hungry, actually.

Abby: Okay, I’ll get the menus.

[ Sighs ]

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Abby: And extra fortune cookies, please. Thank you.

Amanda: Extra fortune cookies?

Devon: Oh, yeah, that’s what abby likes to do. If she doesn’t like the first fortune, she’ll go and read all of them.

Abby: It’s a numbers game.

Devon: Hey. How’s dominic?

Chance: The nurse says everything looks normal.

Devon: Normal’s good.

Chance: Yeah.

Abby: After the past couple weeks, normal is great. But, please, I have one request. Can we not talk about bone-marrow transplants or medical procedures? I really need someone to distract me.

Amanda: Well, I have some good news. My sister imani and I will be working for lily at chancellor industries.

Chance: Oh, no way! Congrats. Welcome to the family business.

Amanda: Thank you.

Chance: They are lucky to have you.

Amanda: Have you ever considered joining the company?

Chance: No. No, the corporate life isn’t really for me. You know, I wanted to travel the world, fight the good fight.

Amanda: He’s a hero.

Chance: Yeah, I don’t know about all that.

Devon: Well, hey, man, I’m happy that you chose the career path you did, because you were the one that went after colin when he stole all my money. I know there’s a long list of people that you’ve also helped protect. So…

Nate: Ashland is not putting any pressure on me to make a change. I just feel like it’s one of those situations where there’s no point in lingering. If I do decide to leave medicine, I should make the change soon.

Victor: Yeah, I agree.

Nate: So, I was hoping you’d have some insight. You’re the man who put the newman in newman-locke. You must have advice one way or the other.

Victor: Now, let me ask you. Why would you leave medicine? It seems to have been your calling.

Nate: Things are different now… without being able to perform surgery. I spend the bulk of my time on administrative work. Ashland has made it clear that i can make a bigger impact — drive innovation in the medical field, maybe even help people on a global scale. Part of my job would be expanding askmdnow.

Victor: Oh, yeah. Well…

Nate: So, the question is, is it the right move for me?

Victor: Well, it certainly would be a good place to work. I mean, they would take good care of you. But what you should ask yourself is, would it be rewarding?

Nate: Ashland is certain it is.

Victor: Yeah. Well, [Chuckles] Ashland seems to be certain of a number of things, you know? By the way, what do you think about his…his condition?

Nate: He looks good.

Victor: I’m just stunned by the fact that only a few months ago, he was at death’s door.

Nate: I haven’t examined him, but he seems vital and healthy.

Victor: Yeah. I mean, that clinic in peru obviously has done miracles for him, you know? I-I thought it was wishful thinking, but obviously the treatment was very effective.

Nate: Yeah. I don’t know a lot about it, but I can’t disagree.

Victor: Wonder if he has thought of expanding the treatment of that, nate. You know, open up other places where people can enjoy what obviously was successful for him.

Nate: Michael baldwin asked me something similar.

Victor: Really?

Nate: I know he’s working for you now. So, is it a coincidence that you both are pursuing a similar line of questioning?

Jack: The person who sent those mysterious texts telling me to get to los angeles couldn’t possibly be my ex-father-in-law. I know this because that hao nguyen died before luan and I were ever married.

Phyllis: He’s dead? Okay, well, why did you do that? Why did you have me jump to a bunch of conclusions and bring me down this path?

Jack: I didn’t have you jump to anything, okay?

Phyllis: So, how is it that a person with the same name as your ex-father-in-law is sending you cryptic messages to come to L.A.?

Jack: The last e-mail I got from keemo, he told me he was going to change his name to nguyen in honor of his mother’s family.

Phyllis: Oh. You supported that.

Jack: Yeah. It seemed important to him. It seemed an appropriate gesture.

Phyllis: Okay. What if — just hear me out on this. What if this is keemo reaching out to you, get you to come down to L.A.?

Jack: No, no, no, I don’t think so.

Phyllis: Okay. Well, I mean, maybe he’s thinking, “hey, I want to have fun with my dad and send him some weird, creepy, mysterious messages”?

Jack: No, that does not sound like keemo.

Phyllis: Okay. Well, you’re on good terms, right?

Jack: Yeah. Yeah, I am.

Phyllis: Well, I know how to fix all of this. Why don’t we just call keemo? One by poise is our first pad

Victor: You know that I’m genuinely concerned about ashland’s health.

Nate: I’m sure you are.

Victor: He’s part of my family now. Married my daughter. You know, family means everything to me.

Nate: I didn’t mean to imply anything different. I just feel like this is about something else. You’re digging for something specific. Maybe it’s personal. Maybe it’s business. But I’m afraid I don’t have what you’re looking for. And even if I did, I wouldn’t share it with you. I’m not ashland’s physician, but privacy about medical information matters to me.

Victor: Now, nate, i certainly wouldn’t want you to violate your standard of ethics.

Nate: It’s not just that. Ashland’s a friend, and i wouldn’t want to betray his confidence.

Victor: Of course not. A friend remains loyal. And I respect loyalty above everything else. Cheers, old boy.

[ Glasses clink ]

Abby: Well, I may have over-ordered from hunan garden.

Devon: Oh, you did? Geez, look at all this stuff. Did you look at the menu and say, “give me two of everything”?

Abby: [ Laughs ] I was hungry when I ordered.

Amanda: Well, I haven’t eaten all day. So, I think you should have ordered three of everything.

Abby: [ Laughs ] So, what were you saying before the food got here? You were telling me something about a podcast?

Devon: Yeah, yeah. Lily and I are teaming up. So, chancellor and hamilton-winters are going to be producing socially relevant podcasts.

Abby: Wow, that’s amazing. I know neil would be really proud that you and lily were working together like that.

Chance: You know, I think katherine would be pleased, too.

Abby: [ Chuckles ]

Amanda: I really wish I got to meet all of these influences in your life.

Abby: You would have loved her.

Chance: Everybody did.

Abby: Yeah. She was so brassy and funny, and I don’t know. She was so tough. I remember this —

[ Dominic fusses ]

Devon: I’ll check on him.

Abby: Is dom okay?

Jack: No answer — not even voice mail.

Phyllis: Not even voice mail? Who doesn’t have voice mail?

Jack: This whole thing is so odd.

Phyllis: Well, whoever this person is, they want to remain anonymous. That’s for sure.

[ Sighs ] Why don’t we just call keemo?

Jack: I don’t have his number. He keeps moving. He keeps losing his phone. The number keeps changing.

Phyllis: I see.

Jack: So, that’s that. I don’t have time for this.

Traci: Don’t have time for what?

Jack: Traci.

Phyllis: Back from the spa.

Traci: Yes. I love a good message, and I’m so relaxed now that I’m gonna sleep like a baby tonight.

[ Chuckles ] So, what don’t you have time for?

Jack: Uh, it’s nothing.

Traci: Well, I can see that it isn’t nothing. Come on. Tell me what’s going on.

Jack: [ Sighs ]

Phyllis: I’ll tell you. Somebody has been sending jack cryptic messages, trying to get him to come to los angeles.

Jack: They all say there’s something that I’m missing.

Traci: What could that be?

Phyllis: We’re not really sure, but we’re starting to think that keemo has something to do with it.

Traci: Keemo? What?! How would you come to that conclusion?

Phyllis: Because the address mentioned in the text, um, that place belongs to hao nguyen. And that’s keemo’s grandfather and luan’s father.

Traci: Well, what does keemo have to say about it?

Jack: I haven’t talked to keemo yet.

Traci: Okay. He’s the guy that would have all the answers to your questions. So, the logical step is to get him on the phone.

Jack: It’s not that simple.

Phyllis: Well, I even offered to find keemo’s number.

Traci: You don’t have keemo’s number?

Jack: No, I don’T.

Phyllis: I could get it in a second. I mean —

Jack: Just stop! Just stop, okay? Keemo is not reaching out to me. I haven’t talked to my son in years. He’s cut me completely out of his life. Super emma just about sleeps in her cape.

Traci: I-I thought you said that you just talked to keemo not long ago, that he was happy and healthy, and everything was going fine for him.

Jack: I know what I said. None of it was true. I lied. I’ve been lying for a long time.

Traci: I don’t understand. Jack, I-I know he had a problem with you because you kept luan’s illness a secret, but he forgave you, and you were getting along fine. Before he left town, you were just fine.

Jack: No, he reconciled with me out of respect for his mother. No sooner did he leave genoa city, he let me know very clearly he neither needed nor wanted me in his life. I tried for years to reach out to him, to bridge the gap, to somehow get him to change his mind. He wanted nothing to do with me. The last time I actually communicated with him, he told me, “don’t try to have a relationship with me. I’m done.”

Traci: Oh, jack. Oh, I am so, so sorry.

Jack: No, I’m sorry. I…I’ve been lying to everyone for years out of shame. And now of course I feel exponentially more shame. Just saying the words “my son wants nothing to do with me” causes more pain than you can imagine.

Phyllis: Uh, I-I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Now I understand why you didn’t want to reach out to him. But I’m sure you did everything in your power to reconnect with him.

Traci: I can’t imagine how difficult this has been for you, jack, but you cannot force keemo to change his mind.

Jack: Look — I regret lying about this, but it was so much easier than telling the world I’d essentially lost my son.

Traci: Okay. Okay, maybe these texts are keemo. Maybe he’s had a change of heart, and he’s reaching out to you.

Jack: No, no, I highly doubt that. No, if keemo wanted to make amends, he knows how to do that. He could reach me directly.

Traci: You can’t be sure of that, jack.

Phyllis: Yeah, maybe he’s ashamed of the way he acted —

Jack: Look, look. I hear what both of you are saying, and I appreciate what you’re trying to do. I don’t want to reopen this wound. I’m sorry.

Amanda: I don’t hear anything.

Chance: I was thinking i should probably go up there, but they got it, right?

Amanda: Yeah, yeah. I’m sure if there was trouble, or they needed us, we would have heard something.

Chance: Yeah, you’re probably right.

Amanda: Listen. I’m sure that this is not easy for you. And I’m not just talking about the transplant today, but sharing custody of dominic. I just — I really hope that you know devon is not trying to usurp your role in his life.

Chance: I do. I know he’s got dominic’s best interests at heart.

Amanda: He really does.

Chance: Yeah. This is all just uncharted territory.

Amanda: Yeah.

Chance: For all of us.

Amanda: Mm-hmm.

Chance: We’ll figure it out as we go. As long as we lead with love, we’ll find our way.

Devon: He just needed a diaper change.

Amanda: Oh. Hey, what a relief.

Abby: He went right back to sleep. No medical issues — everything still looks good.

Devon: So, let’s eat.

Amanda: Plates.

Victor: Now, I hope i provided some clarity regarding your job.

Nate: You did.

Victor: Fine.

Nate: Always good spending time with you, victor.

Victor: I’ll see you, nate.

Nate: Have a good night.

Victor: Thank you.

Nate: Hey, jack.

Jack: Hey, doc. On your way out?

Nate: Yeah. Time to go home. Meeting someone?

Jack: Uh, no. I’m here for a drink on my own.

Nate: Mm. Seems to be a lot of that going around. Talk to you soon, jack.

Jack: Take care. Well, look who’s here.

Victor: Well… if it isn’t jack. What’s the matter? You look like you could use a drink.

Jack: Am I really that transparent?

Victor: You usually are.

Jack: I take it you’re on your way out?

Victor: I am calling my driver as we speak to take me home.

Jack: Listen. If you have time for another, I’d like to ask you something. My treat.

Victor: What do you mean your treat? You’re buying?

Jack: That was the offer, yes.

Victor: Wait a minute! Jack abbott is buying victor newman a drink? Will miracles never cease? I’ll be damned. Alright, I would like another tequila, please.

Jack: Scotch, neat. Goal!

“The young and the restless”

will continue. Honestly, I thought I was getting my floors cleaned.

Phyllis: We got to do something to help jack.

Traci: I know. But, phyllis, all we can do right now is wait. We need to find out how he wants to proceed, and then we’ll help him from there.

Phyllis: I feel so bad just sitting here while he’s in so much pain.

Traci: I know. It’s so frustrating that he couldn’t be honest with us about the relationship with keemo. If we had known back then, maybe we could have helped him.

Phyllis: I don’t understand why keemo pushed him away. I mean, jack, of all people, he has the biggest heart. And everybody knows how important family is to him.

Traci: Maybe keemo just didn’t want to be a part of the abbott family… which is so sad because everybody did everything they could to make him feel welcome.

Phyllis: Yeah. You know, jack told me a few things about keemo. But I never knew about his relationship with the rest of the abbotts.

Traci: Well, he was very wary at first. And I can understand that. Here’s this young man who, all of a sudden, finds out he’s got a ton of relatives he never knew about.

Phyllis: Yeah, not just relatives — the abbotts.

Traci: [ Laughs ]

Phyllis: Of jabot cosmetics and all the family breakfasts and… it’s intimidating.

Traci: Well, as time went on, and his mother got more close to jack, he actually started accepting us a bit. He worked at jabot for a while.

Phyllis: Oh! So, he worked at jabot. Alright. So, then, he was part of the abbotts. I got it. Interesting. Probably felt that he hit the jackpot being jack’s son.

Traci: That’s what we all thought. But as soon as luan died, he made the decision to distance himself from us. I just thought it was grief, you know? I thought he needed some space to get back on his feet, recover, you know? But now we know something else was going on.

Phyllis: Mm. Well, whoever is giving these text messages to jack — if it’s some cruel prank, let me tell you something. I will find out who it is, I will hunt them down, and i will make their life miserable for the foreseeable future.

Traci: I have no doubt you will. There isn’t much you wouldn’t do to protect jack, is there?

Phyllis: That is true. I can’t believe that somebody would do this to him and cause him this much pain.

Traci: You know, I remember what a huge part of jack’s life luan always was. This must be really bringing up some horrible memories for him. Watching him lose her? It was just devastating, gut-wrenching.

Phyllis: Poor jack.

Traci: I always thought that luan was the most significant love of jack’s life.

Phyllis: Hmm. Well, he didn’t tell me much about her.

Traci: No, because it was too painful, too painful to even tell you. Tsk. They got together when they were young, and then fate tore them apart, and by some miracle decades later they found each other again. And that’s when jack learned that they shared a child — a child that had been raised apart from both of his parents.

Phyllis: You know, that’s another son that jack was deprived from raising from birth.

Traci: Yes. And then tragically luan found out she had a terminal illness, and their happiness was short-lived. But somehow jack found a way to go on. And now I see jack was able to find an even more intense love later on.

Victor: I must say this is very uncharacteristic.

Jack: What’s that?

Victor: Your sort of quiet demeanor. Normally, you would talk about business. I mean, not a word about newman-locke taking over newman media. That speaks volumes.

Jack: And what does it say?

Victor: Well, it says that you’re bothered by something personal.

Jack: You ever have any regrets? I mean, I know there are people out there that claim they can live a whole life without them, but I don’t know if that’s possible. It’s probably just empty boasts from people who are afraid to face the truth.

Victor: Well, I think only sociopaths have no regrets. Now, what kind of regrets do you have?

Jack: I have many.

Victor: I bet you one of them is about the many feuds you and I have had in the past.

Jack: Well, no. I don’t have any particular remorse for those interactions.

Victor: Really? Not even when you watched me die on the office floor?

Jack: Eh, I knew you were gonna be okay.

Victor: [ Chuckles ] That’s reassuring.

Jack: Nah, you did worse to me. But no, that isn’t it. Whatever battles we had were about business. No, this is a bit closer to home.

Victor: Ah. Like what?

Jack: Like being a father. You ever look back and wonder if the mistakes you made in the past could be fixed?

Abby: Alright, the leftovers have been put away.

Devon: Oh, good. Don’t let anybody touch the chow fun with the black-bean sauce because I want it for breakfast.

Amanda: And what about the fortune cookies?

Abby: Ooh, I left them in the kitchen. I’ll be right back.

[ Doorbell rings ] I’m not expecting anyone. Are you?

Chance: No. I’ll get it.

Devon: Yeah, I asked if someone would come by. I hope you don’t mind.

Nate: How you doing, chance?

Chance: Hey, man. Come on in.

Nate: Alright.

Abby: Nate!

Nate: Hey.

Abby: Hi. Thank you so much for everything. I mean, the way you expedited everything at the hospital, you really were a lifesaver.

Nate: You’re welcome — anything for little dominic.

Chance: I’ll tell you. It’s really nice having someone we know and trust looking after us.

Devon: I appreciate you stopping by.

Nate: Yeah. How’s he doing?

Abby: Well, he’s sleeping.

Devon: Yeah, he is. He doesn’t seem to mind any of the monitoring equipment.

Nate: Good. Is the nurse upstairs with him?

Abby: She is.

Nate: Well, I’ll go upstairs and check on him, but first i want to make sure our other patient is doing okay. How are you feeling? Any issues?

Devon: No, I’m okay. I’m a little bit sore, but it’s nothing worth complaining about.

Nate: Good to hear. Well, I advise you and everyone else in this room to get some rest tonight. Taking care of a sick baby can be stressful and exhausting. Well, now I will head upstairs and see what’s going on.

Chance: Thanks.

Abby: Devon, I am so sorry. With everything going on, i completely forgot to ask you how you’re doing. How are you feeling?

Devon: No, I’m fine. Don’t be sorry at all. I did the easy part. So, the focus needs to be on dominic.

Abby: Hey, don’t downplay it. You made a huge contribution to dominic’s health. We owe you big-time — again.

Devon: No, you don’T. You guys don’t owe me anything. I’m happy to help.

Abby: Oh. Well, um, I forgot the fortune cookies. So, I’m gonna go grab those.

Amanda: I will help you.

Devon: Alright.

Chance: No, she’s right, man. Thank you. I mean, you did it — again.

Devon: What I do?

Chance: Saved dominic when i couldn’T. Go with simparica trio it’s triple protection made simple!

Devon: Listen. I really don’t deserve that much credit because the only reason i was able to give my bone marrow and you weren’t is simple biology. You know that.

Chance: Well, maybe it’s not so simple. I mean, look. It doesn’t matter how much you try to pretend that it’s not a big deal. What you did today, that was a generous and special thing that you did for our son.

Devon: Yeah, but you know I’m always gonna do anything that boy needs. And in no way does that diminish your role as his father.

Chance: Oh, no, I get it. I get it intellectually, but emotionally, man, it’s just — it’s harder to comprehend. I mean, it’s tough watching you react to him crying. I mean, you rush on your feet, and you get to him. I don’t know if that’s biology or what, or maybe that’s just a natural instinct I’ll never have.

Devon: I think never is a long time, chance. He’s not even a year old. He’s gonna live a long, amazing life, and it’s not all about biology. I met neil when I was a teenager, and he became the center of my world till he passed away. You have plenty of time. The love is there. The rest is gonna follow. I believe that with all my heart.

Traci: What bothers me most about this whole scenario is that jack has never been able to make peace with keemo. Grief is a powerful force. For this boy to have lost his mother after just finding her again and then turn his back on his father — I want to know what in the world is going through keemo’s mind.

Phyllis: Well, you know, that’s the difference between the two of us. You’re so lovely, and you want to empathize with everyone involved. I just care about the people I’m close to. And in this case it’s jack. He lost luan. He lost keemo. That’s so devastating. A lesser man would have cracked.

Traci: Oh, my brother is as tough as they come.

Phyllis: Oh, he’s amazing. He’s a rock… an incredible man. But this doesn’t answer the question, who is sending those texts?

Traci: And why, phyllis? Why?

Phyllis: Yeah, why? Well, I’m gonna do some digging. I’m gonna find out. I don’t think you know this about me, but I have, um, resources at my disposal for things like this.

Traci: Yes.& Yes, I’m sure you do.

[ Laughs ] But, phyllis, I think that we should keep this investigation on hold for the moment. I mean, look what we just learned. Maybe jack doesn’t want to know who’s sending those texts.

Victor: Look. As far as I know, fatherhood is fraught with opportunities to fail. And if I made decisions that were wrong, so be it. All my children are mature enough and wise enough to look beyond them.

Jack: And you have made mistakes.

Victor: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Did I say that?

Jack: [ Chuckles ]

Victor: Did I say I made mistakes? If you heard that, it’s the tequila talking. Okay? Of course I’ve made mistakes. Sometimes it’s caused such differences that I thought they were irreconcilable. But regrets are only good if they spur you on to new action.

Jack: You make a good point.

Victor: So, why are you concerned about having been a good father? I think you’re an excellent father. I mean, kyle is a wonderful man. You have raised him well under very difficult circumstances.

Jack: Kyle is everything i could want in a son.

Victor: Well, then, you should be proud.

Jack: I am. Kyle is not the problem.

Victor: Then, what is the problem?

Jack: Let’s just say that the past snuck up on me today and stabbed me in the chest.

Victor: Well, tell you what. You and I are men of action. We don’t sit on the sidelines. And sometimes those actions have a tendency to come back and to haunt you.

Jack: Yes, I suppose that’s true.

Victor: Yeah. And, you know, I don’t regret anything, really. It’s how you handle it. That is what counts.

Jack: It’s how you handle it. Thank you. That’s why I sought your counsel tonight. I think you have more experience with this.

Victor: Well, I got to be honest with you. I do not like to reminisce about my childhood. It was pretty awful. I taught myself to look forward, never backwards. What good does it do? But as much as we like to be done with certain parts of our past, our past is never done with us.

Jack: There is just no escaping it, is there?

Victor: No.

Chance: And for you.

Abby: Thank you.

Nate: So, everything looks good. Dominic’s levels are normal.

Devon: That’s great.

Nate: We couldn’t ask for anything better.

Abby: Excellent.

Chance: That is so awesome to hear. Thank you again.

Nate: You’re welcome. Are those fortune cookies?

Abby: They are. Would you like one?

Nate: I would love one. Did you order from hunan garden?

Abby: You know it — best place in town.

Nate: Did you order the chow fun with black-bean sauce?

Devon: We did, yeah. Would you like some?

Amanda: Come on, devon. He did make a house call.

Devon: I know he did. I know. Be our guest.

Abby: The leftovers are in the fridge. Help yourself.

Nate: Thanks, cousin.

Devon: Yeah.

Nate: And don’t eat all those.

Abby: [ Laughs ]

Devon: Alright. “Serious trouble will pass you by.”

Amanda: Hmm, that’s good news.

Devon: That is good news. I’ll take that. Did you open yours, abby?

Abby: I’m too nervous. Chance, open it for me.

Chance: Oof. Okay. Let’s see. “A dream you share with others will come true.” Okay everyone,

Jack: Hey, “red.”

Phyllis: Hey. Well, um, traci had to leave, but she wanted me to tell you if I happened to see you again that she’s available to talk at any time.

Jack: Traci’s always there for me. Lately, you’ve really been there for me, too. Thank you for persuading me to open up about what’s going on. Thank you for trying to help me solve this damn puzzle.

Phyllis: Well, I am sorry that you had to keep this secret. I mean, I wish I would have known.

Jack: Quite honestly, I wish I’d have told you… a long time ago.

Phyllis: I could have helped you.

Jack: I know. But I’ve come to a decision on my own.

Phyllis: What’s that?

Jack: I can’t ignore these texts any longer. Someone wants me to go to los angeles. I don’t know who. I don’t know why. But I can’t walk away from this mystery. One way or the other, I’m gonna find out what’s going on.

Chance: [ Sighs ]

Abby: Nate did say we should all try to get some rest.

Devon: Yeah, the nurse said the same thing.

Abby: Well, I think it’s gonna be difficult, but we should try.

Amanda: I agree. I’m beat.

Devon: Get some of those baby monitors for us?

Chance: Yeah, I’ll get you one for the room.

Abby: And I’m sure if dominic makes a noise, we’ll hear him right away.

Devon: Alright. Let’s get some sleep.

Amanda: Okay.

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[ Knock on door ] Yes? Hi. Your assistant said I should just come right in. Yes, come in, come in. So I reviewed your list of requests for the divorce settlement. It’s a really short list. I know. I-I just want this divorce over and done with. Okay, but, carly, you have rights, and if you want to fight for them, I am here to get you everything that you want and deserve.

I appreciate that, but like I told you, sonny and I went through a divorce before. It was brutal. I do not want to repeat that experience. I want this divorce over as painlessly as possible. It’s your call. I just hate to see you walk away from what could be a massive win. You have the leverage to get the lion’s share of the assets and primary custody, to boot. That won’t be necessary.

[ Sighs ] Malcolm: Rebecca. Good to see you. -Liar. -[ Chuckles ] You guys know each other. Oh, we’ve done many battles in the boardroom, and I have to admit I was hoping for someone less formidable, but I shouldn’t have been surprised. Well, now that all parties are present, shall we begin negotiations? That’s why you were at his grandmother’s place on valentine’s day. Laura gave you spence’s gift, didn’t she? It wasn’t a valentine’s gift. The day was just a coincidence. It’s no big deal, honestly. I know. Spence told me he got you something. Oh, he did? Of course. Spence tells me everything. Spencer tells you

everything? Are you sure? Or is that explanation as fake as the rest of you?

[ Exhales sharply ] Does that weather app say how long this heat wave will continue? Never mind that. Have you got an update for me? I do, and you’re not gonna like it. What I don’t like are these pointless preambles. It’s too hot to play games. Now, spit it out. What’s wrong?

[ Siren wailing in distance ] Mm-hmm, perfect. Thank you for taking care of this. I know you’re swamped. Oh, this is a priority. Besides, I’m happy to have the chance to get out of my office. That doesn’t look good. Excuse me. Robert? Have you heard something about the search for peter and maxie? Well, um, anna, drew, and dante are still in europe following up on that clue that maxie left. However, there’s been a complication.

[ Gunshots ] This is no good. We can’t cover him from here.

[ Gunshots ] Stop, stop. Peter! You can’t escape. The wsb has this location. Backup is en route. Don’t make this any worse than it already is. Give yourself up. Yes! I did it! Okay. Alright. Now all I need to do is find my way to that village. Hey! Over here! Wait! Stop! Stop! Felicia: Maxie? What?! Mom?!

[ Crying ] Oh, my god. You’re safe.

[ Sobbing ]


My client has no desire to prolong these proceedings, nor does she wish to go to court. So once we have an agreement, I will draw up a final document for your review and your signature. Listed here are the couple’s joint assets, including bank accounts, insurance policies, stock portfolios — mr. Corinthos and I will need to review this, as we have our own list of shared assets. I’m sure you do. I’m gonna make this very short and simple for you, gentlemen. Mrs. Corinthos waives all claims to everything she and mr. Corinthos shared. Are you sure about that, mrs. Corinthos? You’re entitled to half of everything you shared with your husband. I’m sure, but I have my own money. I don’t need sonny’S. Rebecca: My client has one stipulation with regard to shared assets, which is that she would like to retain the main residence. No, that’s not happening. You abandoned me. I’m not gonna let you take the house. I came here heart on my sleeve, ready to make up for any misunderstandings or hurt feelings between trina and me. And you respond by attacking me? You’ve apologized before, esme, made big speeches about wanting to start over, to get along, bond with us because we’re spencer’s friends and he means everything to you. See, you say all the right things, but your follow-through is always lacking. So how is this time any different? Joss… anyone can apologize, but it only counts when you mean it. You never miss a chance to attack me, do you, joss? Oh, please, you would know if I was attacking you. I’m simply stating facts. Everything you do is calculated to get what you want, like right now, playing the victim.

[ Scoffs ] I am not playing the victim. Really? Okay. Well, if you’re sincere about your change of heart, then tell the truth for once in your life. Johann: Our contractor in europe hasn’t checked in. Victor: Well, the latest message received was that he had a location for august. Did he say exactly where? It was too vague. He was supposed to get back to me with more specifics. And he hasn’t, which means that august has probably given him the slip. Alright, that’s it. No more intermediaries. You’re gonna have to track down august yourself. I’m gonna have to deal with peter personally. Faison couldn’t be trusted, and neither, it seems, can his son.

[ Bottle clatters ] I got a text from felicia. She’s in switzerland. She got a commercial flight to geneva at the same time that dante, anna, and drew left. Oh. So I guess she’s invited herself along on the search for her daughter. You know, I’m sure it’s against wsb protocol, but I can’t say I blame her. Yeah, well, I have known certain people who’ve bent the protocol rules on occasion, when it suits them.

[ Laughing ] Yeah? Right? Yes, yes. If someone I love is in jeopardy, absolutely. Right. Well, I gotta sympathize with her. I mean, I know the compulsion to be hands on and step up for your child. No one was asking her to sit on her hands and allow a bunch of faceless bureaucrats run the investigation. She knows anna is the best in the business at stuff like this, plus she’s also got drew and dante as backup. So you think that felicia should have stayed out of it entirely? I’m saying there’s enough danger out there for everyone. Look, the fact that she took off like she did — my brother is now worried sick when he should be concentrating on recovery.

[ Gunshots ] Peter! Send maxie out. I know you don’t want her harmed.

[ Gunshot ] It’s no good! Cover me! On two. One…

[ Gunshots ] …Two, go! How long until the wsb backup arrives? Too long, too long. We can’t wait. Peter’s gonna be gone. We need to take the house ourselves. Okay, we have to go. Peter is hunting me. Let’s go, let’s go.

[ Car doors close ] Which way? Um, if we follow this road, we should, uh, get to the autobahn and be safe. Well, maybe it would be quicker if we go back to the village. No, no, we can’t go that way. We might run into peter. Well, we certainly don’t want that.


In order to take the house, I’m gonna need you to lay down fire so that dante and i can approach the building from opposite sides. I can’t risk hitting maxie. I get that. I get that. Just avoid the windows. Keep your fire low as much as possible towards the ground. The goal is just to keep peter inside. Okay, copy. Meet you at the front door. Let’s do it.

[ Gunshots ] Mom, how are you here? How did you find me? Anna received a call from a woman at a rest stop who found your earring and the message that you left on the mirror. I knew that would work. Anna, drew, and dante all flew out here to find you, look for you, and they’re coordinating with the wsb. I wanted to come, but anna thought it would be too dangerous for me, so I flew separately. How did you find me? I remembered what peter said when I told him that I wasn’t gonna be able to come to the wedding. He said his favorite place on earth was a farm in switzerland near a tiny village. Took me forever to remember the name of it, and then it finally came to me — versteckte weise.

[ Chuckles ] Mom, you’re amazing. Did you tell anna? No, no, I didn’t want to distract her. I figured that if I did find peter here, I would call it in. But I-I didn’t want to really take the time. But by the time I landed in geneva, I rented this car, but this road was just so windy and dark. I — maxie, I got lost. Well, thank goodness you did. I had just run away from peter and found the road. I-I flagged down the first pair of lights that I saw. I’m glad it was you. I think if we make it to the autobahn, we’ll be safe.

[ Engine revving ] Clear. Maybe it was a cat. Plenty of those around here. Huh. A very swift and silent kitty. Certainly doesn’t belong here. Well, never mind. We have more important issues to deal with. You know what to do. I’ll take care of everything. Esme: I am telling the truth. Spence told me he got trina a gift because she’s been a good friend to him. What did spence get her? Trina: Joss, can we just let this go? The gift was nothing. No, it was not nothing. And esme knows it. I’m confused. How would I know spence gave trina a gift if I’m lying about knowing spence gave trina a gift? Hello. Right here. Now you’re purposely twisting my words. I’m not! Why would I lie about this? And why do you even care, josslyn? I would love not to care. I would love to ignore your existence. But you keep popping up with some plan for a weekend getaway or an explanation for why whatever happened isn’t your fault, or some apology that you don’t mean.

[ Sighs ] It’s all an act, and it’s getting tired. It’s not an act. I’m trying to make up for the hurtful things that I did to you and trina, and I’m trying to own up to them. I’m trying to build bridges between us. Can you say the same? Let me do the talking. No, no, no. I’m gonna fight for what’s mine. I’m not gonna let carly take my house. Rebecca: Mr. Corinthos, you have properties here in port charles and elsewhere, including a private casino in puerto rico and a penthouse at the harbor view towers.

 

My client is seeking solely to retain the lakeside property. Why should I give up my house? That’s donna and avery’s home. That’s where their bedrooms are. That’s where they’re happy. They’ve known that house forever. You don’t want to do that to them, carly. This is a sticking point. There are no sticking points. If you want the house, you have the house. Are you sure? Yeah, I’m sure. Donna’s gonna have two separate homes anyway. Well, if that’s settled, uh, let’s move on to the custody of donna corinthos. Eileen, what brings you here? Oh, we’re meeting with several hospital physicians and staff about a new public health initiative. Ah, well, sorry, ladies, but, uh, there’s no need for you to be here. You have clearly a lot of work to do. That’s what I wanted to tell you. It’s been delayed. Until when? The text didn’t say. Can you please get me a definite time? Yes. Okay. My client is seeki ngjoinh her. N-no, uh, that’s not happening. Ah, ah, ah. Mr. — Mr. Corinthos agrees on joint custody. However, since my client is keeping the house, we believe that the child’s primary residence should be with her father. My client is willing to have a flexible visitation arrangement. However, given how little she asked with regards to shared assets, surely your client can agree that it is in their daughter’s best interest to make her mother’s home their primary residence. In a hotel? The hotel is temporary, sonny. You know that. Carly, let me handle this. Donna belongs with her mother. Mr. Corinthos does not want to keep his wife from their daughter. It’s a matter of the child’s welfare. Mr. Corinthos has another daughter, avery corinthos, who is not the biological daughter of mrs. Corinthos. As such, mr. Corinthos will retain custody of avery corinthos, along with her mother, ava cassadine. Carly will no longer have any legal claim to her, if she ever did. Now, if donna remains with carly, then the sisters will be separated. Given all the changes these children are going to go through, is it really in their best interest to keep the sisters apart? Mr. Corinthos informs me that they’re very close. You said there were no sticking points. What do you want to do? Josslyn: I don’t care about building bridges with you. We’re not friends and we never will be as long as you keep manipulating the people that I care about. And that includes spencer, by the way. And I look forward to the day where he finally sees through you. Until then, you want friends? Try honesty. If you don’t believe me, that’s your problem. Trina accepted my apology. Didn’t you, treen? I did. That’s all I need. Thank you, trina, for being so understanding. You’re welcome, I think. Trina only accepted your apology because she wants to be done with you. Or maybe, unlike you, trina realizes it’s best for us to be friends because we’re all friends with spence. Hello, I’m still here. Oh, please. Spencer’s being a selfish ass. He insists that he’s your boyfriend and all about you. But that gift — that gift he got trina — it was a book of workings of her favorite artist, richard molyneaux.

[ Sighs ] Trina mentioned that that was her favorite artist to spencer, and he remembered. So obviously he cares what trina thinks. It’s really not that deep. Spencer never told you that he got such a thoughtful gift for another woman. If you want to build bridges, own up to how mad that makes you and what this whole act of contrition is really about. Laura. Good. You’re here. What’s going on? Well, I was coming to see robert, but I’m hoping you can help me, too. What do you need? Well, I’m working on a case, and I need some background information on a subject. And your subject would be? Victor cassadine.

[ Door bangs ]

[ Gunshots ] Ah! Hands up! Hands up! Drop the gun. Drop it. Drop it! Cover him. Yeah. I’m gonna go clear the back. Yeah, go. Dante? Krieger? That’s him. Where’s peter? He’s not here.

[ Grunts ] Do you think we should pull over and let that car pass? No, mom, we can’t risk it. It — it could be peter.

[ Engine revs ] Mom, look out!

[ Tires squeal ] You know what? Carly and i need to speak in private without lawyers present. I advise against that. I can talk to sonny privately. I’m fine. Very well. Yeah. Well, we’ll be right outside if you need us.

[ Door closes ] I want donna to live with me. So I never get to see my daughter? You can see donna as much as you want, as often. But donna belongs with her mother. I can’t imagine living in a — in a home without my daughter. Yeah, and I can’t imagine losing avery. I love her like my own. I raised her from birth, sonny. Yeah, but I thought we were gonna do this divorce quickly. That way, we can spare any pain as far as the kids. I don’t want a custody fight. I don’t either. And we can handle this like adults, but we have to be realistic. The divorce is going to hurt the girls, no matter how civilized we are. Avery’s already losing you. I don’t want to separate the girls because of us. No, no, no. Not us. You. This path with nina. Hypothetic ally, someftfor someone else — of course that would make anyone mad. Is that an admission? Does it make you upset that spencer has such a connection with trina? Joss, you’re exaggerating. Spencer and I don’t have a connection. The only thing that makes me mad is having you go at me when all I wanted was to make things right. At least I can say I tried. What the hell?! I’m not gonna let spencer and esme keep playing these mind games. Fine. But next time, leave my name out of it.

[ Cellphone beeps ] The back is clear. No sign of maxie or peter. -Oh. -This guy is dead. Is he a friend of yours, krieger? Yeah, we came to apprehend peter august. You fired at us. You fired at me, so naturally, I returned fire. And this friend of yours, is he cleared for wsb ops? It was a local freelancer who sometimes provided assistance. Ah! [ Grunts ] Call an ambulance.

[ Grunts ] I need medical assistance. In a minute.

[ Breathing heavily ] This is ridiculous. I’m on your side. Oh, save it. You’re either working for peter and you stayed behind to delay us, or — or someone else sent you after peter. I was working in my capacity as a wsb agent. The gun fight was a tragic case of — ah! — Friendly fire. You know what? I can’t waste any more time with this man. We have to go after peter. Alright. What do we do about him, though? Wsb is en route. Okay, I’ll make sure he gets to them, then. I’ll catch up with you guys. Take care. You, too.

[ Grunts ]

[ Door closes ] The world would be a much nicer place if victor would stay dead. So, what do you need? Eileen, what did you find out about the meeting? Uh, it’s been canceled. Patient emergency. I see. Well, reschedule it for tomorrow. And then after that, you might as well just go home. Thank you. Mm-hmm.

[ Elevator bell dings ] So tell me, what is victor up to now? Well, anna asked me to look into him while she was in europe searching for maxie and peter. Okay. Anna told me that she believes victor is the one who helped peter to escape, and I am inclined to agree with that. I took this picture on the pier. Do you know who this guy is with victor? Yeah. That’s the bruiser with, uh, victor… yeah. …At charlie’s the night of, uh, luke’s memorial. Right. Yeah, he brought him to the haunted star. Well, did victor introduce him? Uh, he did, actually. What did he say? Johann. That’s all I remember. Hmm. I’m going to, uh, get in touch with a friend of mine over at the wsb. Send him the photograph along with johann’s name. They’ll put up a full identification kit, and then we’ll bring him in and use him to get to victor. Were you able to overhear anything that victor and johann were talking about? Victor wanted to know about an associate of theirs that was looking for peter, but the associate just fell off the radar, and victor was really mad about it. Huh. It almost sounds like he and peter are at odds again. I wonder how that will affect us.

[ Engine hissing ] Mom? Mom, okay, don’t move. I’m gonna lead peter away from us. Maxie, no, don’T. You want me, peter? You’re gonna have to come and get me. Maxie!

You’re right. I made mistakes. I hurt you. It should’ve never happened. Carly: Not just me. Our entire family, our children, who think of each other as siblings, and now they’re being broken up into your kids or mine.

Everything that we had together is gone. You’re the one giving up, not me.

[ Laughs ] But, you know, maybe — maybe we can fix this. Maybe if we just take some time, we can — it’s too late for that, sonny. We owe it to donna and avery to try. I think it’s a little late to worry about the girls being collateral damage, because that already happened. And as much as we wanted to be…

[ Sighs ] …The couple we were before nixon falls, what nina set in motion changed us. Okay, what if there’s a way to keep donna and avery together and keep avery in your life? I’d say that’s wishful thinking. Okay, just — just hear me out. Aside from what’s happened, you’re a great mom. And I think you’re an amazing dad. Right. So… …what if we stay together? We lose the romantic part of the marriage. We’re still donna and avery’s parents. We live under one roof… …for the kids. What do you say? Josslyn: Are you mad at me? Trina: What do you think? You care more about getting over on esme than you do about me or my feelings. That’s not true. I have never judged you about how you feel about esme. That’s between you and her, just like my relationship with spencer is between me and him. Look, I get it, trina. But what about spencer and esme’s relationship, okay? On one hand, he’s giving you this special gift, and on the other hand, he’s still calling her his girlfriend. I don’t care, and neither should you. So stay out of it.

[ Cellphone chimes ]

[ Sighs ] Important? It’s this text from a guy in my european history study group telling me that the time got changed, so I need to get ready to go. Trina, I’m really, really sorry if I took things too far. I just want what’s best for you. Really? Because you have a funny way of showing it. You just made things worse for me. How? You have to ask? Think hard, joss. Real hard.

[ Cellphone rings ] Avery. Hi, honey. What’s wrong? Okay. Okay. Hold on one second. I-I can’t hear you. Have you heard anything from anna? Nothing yet. What about dante? No. I th-think that makes sense, though. They’re out searching for maxie, and if they have something to tell us, they’ll share it with us. Well, my contact has come through. Uh, victor’s goon is johann bauer. And a preliminary checkup before he came to port charles has him in austria, specifically innsbruck. When was he there? Just before christmas. He was in the same area where luke’s accident was, or his supposed accident.

[ Gunshot ] Your choice is simple, maxie. You come back up here with me now… …or I shoot you where you stand.


I wish more than anything we could avoid hurting donna and avery. But what you’re proposing — us living under the same roof, pretending… …it’s not possible. Why not? Because I want donna and avery to see… …a loving, healthy relationship between us, and that’S… well, that’s not what we are… anymore. And you know this. So the girls are going to get hurt, and, um… …they’re resilient and they’re gonna get through it. Please. Sonny. Yeah, yeah. Listen, if — if that’s the way it has to be, that’s the way it has to be. Donna can live with you, and… you can have the house. And I’ll just move into the penthouse. Thank you. Um… okay. I-I’m gonna let them in. Yeah. You can come back in. Did you settle everything? Uh, yes, sonny and I have reached an agreement. You can draw up the divorce papers. Sorry. Avery was having a crisis. What happened? She lost one of her favorite pink markers. I told her to check in her toy box. She sometimes puts her markers in there. And? Big sister josslyn was right. Crisis passed with avery. But what about you? My study group texted, so I have to go. Trina, please. I’m really sorry. Can you just tell me that we’re good? We’re fine. Gotta go. Trina left in a hurry. Everything okay? Don’t pretend you care. I know you were just defending trina. I hope she appreciates it. Almost showtime. What do you mean, “supposed accident”? I have had suspicions about the circumstances surrounding luke’s death right from the beginning, but I-I didn’t say anything because I didn’t have anything more than a gut feeling. Yeah, well, your gut feeling’s served you well in the past. You should have brought this to me, love. Well, I am now. Okay. What do you suspect? I don’t think it’s coincidence that victor resurfaced at the same time luke died and the ice princess was stolen. It’s all connected. Luke’s death was not an accident. And victor was behind it. Well? You’ve got a problem. Tell me something I don’t know. What is it this time? Sam mccall, robert scorpio, and laura collins are getting too close. Ah. How much longer for the ambulance? Ambulance? I don’t know anything about an ambulance, man. Ah!

[ Breathing heavily ] There was no need to shoot me. No? You shot at us first. That’s self-defense. No, you overreacted with deadly force. Oh. I’m only guilty of acting on my own initiative. Right. About that — d-did you think that you could beat anna, drew, and me here, and maybe that’d put you in line for a nice promotion for bringing in peter august? That’s right. Yeah. I’m betting we’re gonna find out that you sold yourself to someone and that employer didn’t want you to hurt drew cain. Not true. No? Then why didn’t you take the shot? You and your boy here, you had a clear shot at him, could have taken him out, could have immobilized him, at least. You didn’t do that. Why not? Peter: I don’t have much time, maxie. Someone picked up my trail. Now, climb back up here. Now. Hear me, peter. I would rather die than go one more step with you! So, go ahead. Pull the trigger. But when you do, that is the end of telling yourself there’s one shred of goodness left in you or that you can turn your life around. If you’re gonna kill me because I don’t love you… …admit you’re a monster. You were supposed to save me, maxie! Instead, you abandoned me! No, this is all your fault. Ah! Ah!

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Ej: Hello, mate. Sorry to disturb your rest. It looks like we’ll be sharing a cell, so I guess we’ll be spending quite a bit of time together. Clyde weston.

Clyde: Ej dera. Long time no see.

Xander: So you really like the ring?

Gwen: Oh, my god. It’s just–it’s perfect. I love it. I can’t wait to show it off.

[Knocking on door] And here’s my chance. Dad, what are you doing here?

Jack: I need you to be straight with me. What do you know about abigail’s disappearance?

Chad: You have a lead? Thank god, tell me what it– you’re kidding, no, no, no. No, no, I think you’re right, shawn. No, no, no, this is the key to finding my wife,

Kristen: Abigail, you’ve been very naughty. No.

Abigail: This is sarah’s room, isn’t it? Where is she?

Kristen: You know what? That’s what I would like to know.

Sarah: Oh, my god, I didn’t know anyone was in here. Kayla?

Kayla: Yes.

Sarah: Is it really you?

Kayla: Yes, it’s really me.

Sarah: Oh, it’s like a dream. How did you even get here?

Kayla: It is a long story. But don’t you worry. Everything’s gonna be all right. We’re gonna help you.

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

[Soft orchestration]

Chad: Thank you, shawn. I will, yeah. Keep me posted.

Kate: Oh, please tell me that’s good news about abigail.

Chad: Shawn has a lead.

Kate: Oh, thank god.

Chad: So just before abby went missing listening, she tracked down this former dimera pilot who claimed he flew sarah out of town last year.

Kate: Yeah, she told me about that.

Chad: So the night abby disappeared, that same pilot flew out of a private airfield.

Kate: And that’s where you think abigail was headed, to confront sarah, whoever she is.

Chad: Can’t be a coincidence.

Kate: So what are you thinking?

Chad: I think abigail stumbled on to something with the whole sarah mystery. I think that pilot helped get rid of her.

Kate: Okay, so he must’ve filed a flight plan. Where did he go? Do you know where he went?

Kristen: Well, wherever sarah is, it’s not like she’s gonna go very far.

Abigail: So you admit you’ve been holding my cousin prisoner here on this island the whole time?

Kristen: Gold star for ms. Know-it-all. What the hell? You drugged me. I can’t believe you did that.

Abigail: What do you expect? You think because you give me tropical drinks with little umbrellas, I’m just gonna forget I’m a prisoner?

Kristen: Oh, my god. In all the time sarah’s been here, I mean, she never tried to drug me.

Abigail: Well, I’m sure it’s because she’s very grateful you kidnapped her and you brought her here against her will.

Kristen: See, sarah came willingly. In fact, she climbed into that suitcase.

Abigail: Why the hell would she do that?

Sarah: I still can’t believe my eyes. You really are here. Maybe I am dreaming.

Kayla: No, no, you’re not.

Sarah: Thank god ’cause I’ve been so lonely.

Kayla: I can’t even imagine what you’ve been through. Are you all right?

Sarah: Oh, I’m perfectly fine.

Kayla: Kristen didn’t hurt you?

Sarah: No.

Kayla: You can’t imagine how relieved I am to see you and that you’re looking so well.

Steve: You know what? I hate to break up this sweet reunion, but I think we need to get out of here before kristen gets back.

Sarah: And who might you be? This is the sound of nature breathing.

Steve: You don’t know who I am?

Sarah: No, should I?

Steve: I’m steve johnson. I’m kayla’s husband.

Sarah: You two are married?

Kayla: Yes.

Sarah: Well, that’s fantastic news, congratulations. When did this happen?

Steve: Well, we’ve been married a few times, but our most recent trip down the aisle was last year.

Kayla: You were my maid of honor.

Sarah: No, I wasn’T.

Steve: It’s true. You were in our wedding.

Sarah: Mm, I don’t think so. If I was in your wedding, I’d definitely remember that.

Abigail: Why would sarah willingly leave salem with you, hm? Were you trying to blackmail her? Tried to trick her somehow?

Kristen: Why does it matter?

Abigail: Fine. I’ll just go find sarah and see what she has to say.

Kristen: Wait. You want the scoop, lois lane? I’ll give it to you.

Gwen: Abigail’s disappearance? What are you talking about?

Jack: Abigail is missing.

Xander: Still? Chad came by here the other day looking for her. I just assumed they got their wires crossed or something.

Gwen: Yeah, this is the first time I’m hearing about it. I had no idea that abigail was missing.

Jack: Are you sure about that?

Chad: Unfortunately, the pilot didn’t file a flight plan so we have no record of where he could have gone.

Kate: Okay, well, did you check out the security cameras? That would give you a better idea of what happened.

Chad: Shawn looked into it. There’s no footage, so either the cameras weren’t working–

Kate: Yeah, or they erased the evidence.

Chad: All shawn’s got is that an airfield employee ided the pilot, but he says that he was alone. I’m positive though. He’s the key to finding abby.

Kate: Okay, so I assume that shawn is trying to track him down?

Chad: Now it’s just a waiting game.

Kate: Okay. Chad, look, I know that you are really horribly worried about abigail, and now is not the greatest time, I’m sorry, but since it’s about your brother–

Chad: Kate, don’T.

Kate: “Kate, don’t”? What does that mean? You don’t give a damn about the fact that you’re letting your brother go to prison for a crime he didn’t commit?

Clyde: Well, I was wondering when you might show up.

Ej: You’ve been keeping tabs on me, I’m flattered.

Clyde: Your trial was big news around here. Read all about how you kidnapped your wife and held her prisoner for months. I got to tell you, even by my standard, that’s pretty twisted.

Ej: I’m innocent.

Clyde: The judge didn’t seem to think so.

Ej: I was set up.

Clyde: Sure you were.

Ej: It’s the truth.

Clyde: Listen, first thing you gotta know is I ain’t no snitch, okay? So you can level with me, especially since you and I were one-time business associates, right?

Ej: I was your boss. And that was a long time ago. I never should have gotten mixed up in running drugs.

Clyde: No, it didn’t turn out too well for you, did it?

Ej: [Chuckles] Bit of an understatement considering it led to my supposed death

Clyde: Yet here you are, alive and well.

Ej: Mm-hmm, and you know one of my biggest regrets is that I never got to confront the son of a bitch who shot me. Migraine attacks?

Clyde: Sounds like you still hold a grudge.

Ej: Why wouldn’t I? I lost everything that night.

[Tense music]

Clyde: Exactly how much do you remember about that night, ej, about your shooting?

Chad: It’s so hard to keep up with you, kate. You know, one minute, you’re trying to talk me out of exonerating ej, and the next, you’re feeling guilty about about letting him take the fall.

Kate: Well, now that I know he’s staring at a ten-year sentence, I’ve landed squarely on feeling guilty.

Chad: Okay, then you know what, why don’t you go to the police and tell them that the real kidnapper is your son lucas? Yeah, I didn’t think so.

Kate: You know, you have a son, all right? Surely you understand me wanting to protect mine.

Chad: Up to a point, sure.

Kate: Oh, up to a point? Okay, so what point would you throw thomas under the bus? At what point would you divulge information that could ruin his life?

Chad: I hope I never have to make that decision.

Kate: Okay, so that’s not an answer.

Chad: I don’t foresee myself ever having to make that decision.

Kate: Oh, you don’t, huh? Oh, why, because your children are going to be perfect? They’re gonna be honest, honorable model citizens?

Chad: I sure as hell hope so, yeah.

Kate: You know something? We all hope so when they’re little. But then they become adults, and it’s a constantly lowering set of expectations because you can give them all the love in the world, and they are still gonna find a way to screw your life.

Chad: Okay, okay, I get it.

Kate: No, you don’t get it. You don’t get it. But somebody you will because someday, they’ll be adults, and they’ll make horrific mistakes, and there won’t be a damn thing you can do about it.

Chad: Right, and when I do or when abigail and I do, I should say, then you’ll be there to advise us, right? To make sure that first and foremost, we let our children get away with all these horrible mistakes that you’ve alluded to.

Kate: Oh, so that was really subtle, really subtle.

Chad: Okay, fine, you know what, I’m sorry. I’m sorry. That was uncalled for. It’s just, my wife is missing and I’m just a little bit on edge right now, okay?

Kate: Okay, I know, of course you are. And I’m sorry because I shouldn’t have been going on about all of this actually ’cause clearly you are worried. So just listen to me for a moment. You can continue with your plan claiming that you planted the evidence against ej. Just leave lucas out of it.

Chad: No, because then I will be charged with perjury, okay? And there’s no way in hell I’m gonna implicate myself to save ej after he forced himself on my wife.

Kate: I just think it’s wrong to make him suffer that much.

Chad: You know what? Hey, why don’t you think of the positive? Your guilty as hell son gets to gallivant around the world with the woman that he loves. Okay. I’m sorry. That was the last time. I won’t do it again. And you know what? My consciousness has been raised, and you’re right. If it were my son, I would protect him the exact same way you are protecting yours.

Kate: Well, thank you. I appreciate that. I do. I just wish I thought that roman would, you know.

Chad: He’s not up to it?

Kate: Not up to it. If he knew that I let sami gallivant around the world with her kidnapper, he’d never forgive me.

Chad: Well, you don’t want your son to go to prison, and I get that you don’T. You’re just gonna have to learn to live with it.

Tony: Live with what?

Xander: Jack, why are you suspicious of gwen? She just told you that she doesn’t know anything about this.

Jack: I spoke with chad. He told me that abigail was investigating sarah’s disappearance, and now abigail is missing as well. He’s convinced that the two things are connected.

Xander: What does that have to do with gwen though?

Jack: Chad said that abigail suspected that gwen was pretending to be sarah.

Xander: Well, did he also tell you that it’s a totally bogus accusation proven by the fact that when sarah was talking to abigail in the square, gwen ran into them, isn’t that right, love?

Gwen: Yes, that’s right. It was actually quite alarming ’cause abigail had this really strong grip on sarah. She was trying to rip off a mask, apparently trying to expose me. And so when she saw me standing there, she apologized to sarah and just walked off.

Xander: So abigail clearly had it wrong. Jack, I’m sorry abigail is missing, but whatever happened to her had nothing to do with gwen.

Abigail: So what, just like that, you’re just gonna tell me what happened with sarah?

Kristen: Why not? Who you going to blab it to? It’s not like you’re going ”

NEWS INTERRUPTION HERE

Steve: She remembers you, and abe, the hortons. She doesn’t know who I am or who she is.

Kayla: I know. It’s so strange, but who knows what kristen did her this year.

Steve: Maybe when we get her back to salem, it’ll trigger the rest of her memories.

Kayla: Possibly, but we just need to get off this island prison.

Ej: How long have you been here in statesville?

Clyde: Eight long years. Though I have managed to sneak in a few unofficial breaks here and there.

Ej: So you must be pretty keyed in to the inner workings of this place. Can I rely on you to show me the ropes?

Clyde: Least I could do for my old boss.

Ej: Who would’ve thought that after all these years, you and i would be sharing a cell.

Clyde: Talk about your strange bedfellow, huh?

Ej: Mm-hmm. Since you staked out the top bunk, I guess the bottom’s all mine.

Clyde: Holy cow. That poor bastard honest-to-god doesn’t remember how i double-crossed him. Hope it stays that way for his sake. The world is full of make or break moments.

Jack: Thank you, thank you. It means a lot to me, like I said. Wait a minute, look at that rock. Is there something you two aren’t telling me?

Gwen: Yes. Actually, we are engaged. Xander just gave me the ring before you arrived.

Jack: Oh. And I put a big damper on the whole celebration. I’m so sorry.

Xander: No worries, mate.

Jack: For what it’s worth, I’m so happy for you both.

Gwen: Really?

Jack: It’s clear you two are very much in love. And I’m glad that my daughter has you to look after her.

Xander: Thanks, mate. Hey, this mean I get to call you dad?

Jack: No.

Chad: What do you know about ned grainger?

Tony: Well, whenever anna and I used the corporate jet, we always requested ned ’cause he was a professional, congenial man. Actually, we got to know each other quite well.

Chad: Do you know how to find him?

Tony: I know he had a little bungalow down in key west.

Chad: Tell me you have that address.

Tony: Not exactly, but I do–well, I’m familiar with the vicinity.

Kate: Would you recognize the house if you saw it?

Tony: Yeah, yes. Because he actually had us over for dinner during a layover one night. Cooked lobster for us.

Chad: Okay, you and i need to go down to key west as soon as possible.

Kate: You should call shawn first.

Chad: I’ll give him a heads-up, but I’m not leaving this up to the cops, not when abigail’s life depends on it.

Kristen: Well, let’s just say sarah was high enough after she was injected that she thought I was xander.

Abigail: That happened to me, too. My mind kept mixing people up. I mean, I actually thought chad was ben at one point.

Kristen: I mean, her hallucination actually worked to my advantage. See as xander, I was able to get her into the suitcase, tell her that we were escaping kristen and that we were gonna get married on a deserted island.

Abigail: So that’s what you meant when you said she went with you willingly.

Kristen: Mm-hmm. And she couldn’t get in there fast enough.

Abigail: I gotta say I just–I would not be okay if it weren’t for the fact that I had intensive therapy and took medication. If sarah hasn’t seen a professional, she’s gotta be a mess.

Kristen: Actually, she’s doing quite well now.

Sarah: Look what I found.

Steve: Wow, this is great.

Sarah: I’ve dreamed of this day for so long, and it could really be happening. If we go out far enough that we can flag down a ship, then I can finally get back to the man that I love. I’ve missed him beyond all reason.

Kayla: Well, he’s been so worried about you, too.

Sarah: You’ve seen him?

Steve: Well, before we left salem, he tried to hire my agency to come search for you.

Sarah: So he hasn’t forgotten me?

Steve: Of course not.

Sarah: There’s not a day, not an hour has gone by that I don’t think of him. His dark hair and his soulful eyes and that voice. I do love his deep sexy voice.

Kayla: Well, you’re clearly still in love with xander.

Sarah: Who’s xander? This is the sound of nature breathing.

Ej: Far cry from the sheets back home.

Clyde: Hey, just a tip. Don’t talk about your extravagant lifestyle out in gen pop. They’re not gonna find it so endearing.

Ej: Got it. I do hope I can trust you, clyde, because I’m going to need someone to have my back around here.

Clyde: Oh, you have no idea.

Kayla: You don’t remember xander either?

Sarah: I don’t think so. Is it with a z or an x?

Steve: Xander was your fiancé. You almost married him.

Jack: Have you set a date for the wedding?

Gwen: Might have to catch my breath.

Xander: But soon, I hope, and we’re counting on you, and jennifer, and abigail being there. I have no doubt in my mind abigail will be found by then, mate.

Jack: Right, right, well, I better give jennifer a call and give her an update, let her know what’s going on.

Gwen: Keep us posted.

Jack: Oh, I will, I will.

Gwen: Okay.

Jack: Trust me, okay. Congratulations, you two, again.

Gwen: Dad, I do hope that you find abigail soon.

Jack: We will, and when I find out who did this, I swear to you, I swear to god, I will make them pay.

Abigail: Does sarah still thinks she’s married to xander? Does she think she’s living happily ever after with him on this island?

Kristen: Ah, well, no. I mean, sarah has moved past that phase.

Abigail: What do you mean?

Kristen: Well, let’s just say that she’s not hung up on xander anymore.

Sarah: I don’t know what’s going on here, but I can assure you I’ve never been engaged to a xander.

Kayla: But what about the dark hair and the soulful eyes?

Steve: Sexy voice?

Sarah: I was talking about tony.

Steve: You’re in love with tony?

Kayla: Dimera?

Sarah: Is there another?

Tony: I must say these are hardly the circumstances under which i imagined seeing ned again.

Chad: Let’s get to the airfield.

Kate: No, no, wait, you just can’t go off and confront this man; he could be dangerous.

Chad: I’m not waiting for the cops and their protocols.

Tony: I’m with chad on this. And I think it will help because I’m friendly with ned. I think I can get him to cooperate.

Chad: And if tony can’t convince him, I will. I’ll call the jet and have them fuel it up.

Tony: We’re gonna find abigail. We’re gonna bring her home to you and to your children.

Steve: You’re in love with tony dimera?

Sarah: Don’t sound surprised. I mean, I know we’ve had our ups and downs, but tony’s the love of my life.

Steve: Maybe she thinks she’s anna.

Sarah: Anna fredricks? How could you possibly confuse me with that scheming bitch?

Kayla: Then who are you?

Sarah: I am the one and only renee dumonde.

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B&B Transcript Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Ridge: Good morning.

Taylor: You’re still here. It wasn’t a dream. You came home.

Thomas: Hey!

Steffy: Hey. Keep your voice down.

Thomas: Because the kids are asleep, or because dad’s car is still in the driveway?

Steffy: So observant. The latter.

Thomas: Really? Dad never left?

Steffy: Mom and dad are together as we speak.

Thomas: That is what I’m talkin’ about! Whoo!

Steffy: Oh, my god, you’re so aggressive.

Thomas: Sorry.

Hope: Hello? Mom.

Brooke: I’m alone, honey. Come on in.

Hope: Ridge?

Brooke: No…

Hope: What does that mean?

Brooke: Ridge didn’t come home last night.

Thomas: I was afraid to trust it, you know? I mean, I know dad said that he was back with us. And I kept brooke away. In person and by phone. But, um…you know how– how resourceful brooke can be when it comes to dad?

Steffy: Yeah, but you couldn’t be sure if brooke had gotten to him somehow, changed his mind.

Thomas: Obviously, she didn’t change his mind, ’cause his car is still parked right out front.

Steffy: We don’t know what’s going on, but all I do know is mom and dad were in her bedroom last night and we haven’t seen them since.

Hope: Mom, I’m so sorry. I don’t know what to say.

Brooke: Well, I don’t know what to think. I mean, I do, but I hate this.

Hope: Well, maybe it’s not what you’re thinking. Maybe ridge just needed some more time to cool down, so he booked himself into a hotel room. Wouldn’t be the first time.

[Knocking]

Eric: Brooke? Hope, hi. Um, I–I came as soon as I could. What’s wrong? What’s the problem?

Brooke: Oh, eric. You’re my last hope. I so want to believe it’s not true. I’m hoping and praying that you spoke with ridge last night and you can assure me that he’s not where I think he is.

Taylor: I’m having a dĂ©j vu moment waking up with you. Like so many mornings before, like no time has passed.

Ridge: It’s familiar to me, too. All of it.

Taylor: So about last night…

Ridge: What about it?

Taylor: It was so, so good kissing you, being in your arms. It–it felt so good. So right. But I–I have to ask you a question.

Ridge: Sure.

Taylor: Mm… any regrets? Listen, I’m done settling. Because this is my secret.

Taylor: So, if we’re being honest, and–and I think we are… a lot changed literally overnight. And I just– I just want to know, do you regret any of this?

Ridge: I–I–I think me sleeping over there was the right choice. And glad we didn’t–

Taylor: Yes. Yes, me– me, too. I didn’t mean that.

Ridge: You want to know if I have regrets. I do. I do have regrets. I regret… that I–I didn’t see what brooke was doing, that she was gonna choose deacon and throw away everything we had. I– I regret that. But I don’t regret being here with you. This beautiful, amazing, honest, giving woman who’s always been there for me, has always wanted the best for me. So, I’m gonna focus on that.

Taylor: I like the way you think.

Ridge: Hmm.

Taylor: I’m sure steffy and thomas are wondering what we’re doing. They want this so bad.

Ridge: They do? They mention something?

[Taylor laughs]

Taylor: What? You didn’t hear them? I could have sworn that–

Ridge: Mm-mm. No.

Taylor: They’ve been relentless.

Ridge: Especially steffy. She’s like a dog with a bone, and she…

[Taylor laughs]

Taylor: Just like her grandmother. Stephanie would be so proud.

Ridge: Hey.

Taylor: Hmm?

Ridge: Can I, um…

Taylor: What?

Ridge: Can I buy you a cup of coffee?

Taylor: Yeah. I know a great place.

Eric: Look, I’m sorry. You’ve been doing so well for so long. Uh… are–are you–are you getting help?

Brooke: Yeah, I–I’m going to meetings.

Eric: Uh-huh. You still wanting to drink now?

Brooke: Oh, god. Absolutely not. I mean, look at what it’s done to my life.

Eric: All right. Well, I’m sorry. I’m sorry this has happened. I have not spoken to ridge. I don’t know, uh… I can’t really put your mind at ease as to where he spent the night last night.

Brooke: I think we all know.

Hope: Uh, not necessarily, mom.

Brooke: I defended deacon and ridge reached his limit.

Hope: Mom, frankly, I think that ridge overreacted. You were trying to stop a fight and you were trying to protect both of them.

Eric: I doubt very much that ridge sees it that way.

Brooke: Look, I don’t want to spiral into this negative thinking, but if ridge did spend the night at taylor’s, how am– how am I not supposed to be worried about the future of my marriage?

Thomas: You know, I want to get my hopes up, but I don’t want to get my hopes up. Mom being a shrink and all, she probably decided, “let’s talk about our feelings,” and then they didn’t reconcile.

Steffy: It would be mom to sacrifice her own happiness if she thought dad had the slightest amount of doubt in his mind.

Thomas: It’s really quiet. Where are the kids?

Steffy: Oh, finn took kelly and hayes out to make sure they didn’t disturb mom and dad.

Thomas: Smart.

Steffy: I don’t want to jeopardize anything getting in the way from mom and dad having a moment like this. This could be huge for our family.

Thomas: Yeah, like a game changer.

Steffy: Our parents back together? We’ve been wanting this, like, our entire liv–

Taylor: Good morning.

Thomas: We certainly hope so.

Ridge: Hey, good morning.

Thomas: Hi!

Steffy: Hi.

Taylor: Your dad’s home.

Steffy: Oh, mom.

Ridge: Come here. It’s good to see you.

Thomas: You, too! Aw.

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Brooke: If I was just able to talk to ridge, I think could’ve gotten through to him.

Hope: Still can’t believe that thomas wouldn’t even let you inside.

Eric: And he confiscated ridge’s phone so that he couldn’t get any messages or texts from you?

Brooke: Thomas and steffy are doing their best to push their parents together again.

Eric: Well, I don’t condone their tactics, but I do understand what they want.

Brooke: Yeah, well… except for one tiny detail: Ridge and I are married. We are husband and wife. And ridge loves me. I know he does.

Hope: Of course he does.

Eric: No one is disputing that.

Brooke: I know, and everything just spiraled out of control that night ’cause of that one stupid, destructive decision. Why did I drink? You could see the domino effect. And then when I explained it all to ridge, he said that he loved me and that we could work it all out. And then, I–I defended deacon!

Hope: Because ridge was beating him up.

Eric: You tried to stop it. Anybody would have done that.

Brooke: I know. But that was the last straw for ridge. But I’m not gonna give up.

[Voicemail tone] Ridge. Hi. I’m sorry for everything that’s happened. I know I let you down again, and I just… want a chance to make things right. So, if you would just come home and be here with me, and we can– we can talk about it.

Steffy: I can’t believe it. Seeing the two of you together.

Thomas: Yeah, you know, I– I gotta say, I was hopeful, but I never actually thought this was gonna happen.

Taylor: I didn’t either.

Steffy: I kept remembering what it was like when we were a family, you know? Witnessing the two of you. You know, the love between you two was so inspiring. Dad, you’re not wearing your wedding band?

Ridge: I’m going to go talk to brooke.

Taylor: Good idea.

Ridge: Anybody seen my phone?

Taylor: No.

Steffy: Uh, maybe you left it upstairs in mom’s bedroom.

Ridge: I don’t think so.

Thomas: Uh, here it is.

Ridge: Oh, good. Thanks.

Thomas: Yeah.

Ridge: Oh, boy.

Taylor: I can only guess.

Ridge: Uh, I gotta go see her face to face.

Steffy: Are you sure?

Ridge: Steffy, please.

Steffy: She’s just gonna turn on the waterworks and have so many excuses. This is where you belong.

Ridge: And I’ll be back. See ya.

Thomas: Bye, dad.

Ridge: Love you, guys.

Thomas: Love you.

Taylor: Steffy, your dad is just doing what he has to do. It’ll be fine.

Steffy: I hope you’re right.

Taylor: Hey. Come here. Goal!

Steffy: Was there anything we could’ve done to keep dad here?

Thomas: Stolen his car key?

Steffy: Why didn’t you think of that sooner?

Taylor: No. A face to face with brooke can’t be avoided. Some things have to happen face to face, and ending a marriage is one of those things.

Steffy: You really think dad’s going to do that?

Taylor: That’s his intention.

Thomas: Look, I–I’m sure that that is true. I am. But historically, brooke has had the ability to reel dad back in over and over again, no matter what she’s done, no matter how bad she’s hurt him.

Steffy: You should just go there. Stake your claim. Stop being polite.

Taylor: I–I’m not gonna do that.

Thomas: I don’t know. I think I–I have to agree with steffy here. It might be a good idea to go to brooke and establish some ground rules from the beginning.

Taylor: Oh, god, I don’t know. I mean, if I am 100% honest, I guess I could say that sure, I’m concerned about brooke. But really, I am–I am trusting that what we shared together was real–all of us–and– oh, gosh.

Steffy: Mom, there is no doubt in my mind that you two belong together.

Thomas: Yeah, absolutely.

Steffy: Yeah. After all this time, we deserve this. We need to be a family again. And I honestly believe this is the end for dad and brooke.

After all of these years

the laughs and the tears

it’s still you and me here

making destiny appear

after all of these years

the laughs and the tears

it’s still you and me here

making destiny appear

[Humming]

[Birds cawing]

[Door opening]

Brooke: Oh. Ridge. You’re home. Oh, ridge. Oh, thank you for coming back. I am–I am sorry. I am–I am so sorry to have betrayed your trust and I never meant for that to happen. I mean, you know if I was sober that never would’ve happened. Kissing deacon, that is– that’S… unthinkable.

Ridge: Yeah. Until it isn’T.

Brooke: But it was the alcohol. I mean, you said that you understood that, right? You told me that you loved me. I know because I hear those words in my head. You said that we could work through this.

Ridge: I also told you to keep that guy out of our lives. Did you hear that?

Brooke: And I’m sorry. I mean, I was just trying to support my daughter. It was so strange, everything that happened. I mean, first you calling and saying that you weren’t gonna make it home because of the storm. And me, with this inexplicable urge to drink. And then deacon coming back to find his phone. It’s just such a strange series of events that occurred. It’s unpredictable. It’s–

Ridge: That’s–no, yeah, that’s–that’s unpredictable, but not–not what happened. Because I told you, you let that man into your life, someone’s gonna get hurt. And we did. When it was all said and done, you defended him.

Brooke: No, no, that’s not what happened.

Ridge: That’s exactly what happened.

Brooke: I know you went to steffy’S. I came to look for you. I wanted to talk. And thomas was outside and he wouldn’t let me go near the house. I know he was just trying to be protective. But what happened? I mean, did you stay there? Did you sleep on the couch?

Ridge: I stayed there.

Brooke: I know that thomas and steffy and taylor were probably trying to make it sound like you belong there. But you don’T. You belong here. With me.

[Ridge scoffs] Ridge, we love each other. We said vows to each other. We promised that we would be there for one another for the rest of our lives. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do. Where’s your ring? Why aren’t you wearing it? What happened last night? Please don’t tell me you’re giving up on this, ridge. I love you so much. Just tell me you love me, too.

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Days Short Recap Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Recap written by Michele and Cheryl

T.R. Knight went to see Paulina. Abby didn’t believe Sarah was in love with Tony. Kristen told her Sarah wasn’t in love with Tony. She said Renee was the one who loved him. Abby wanted to know who Renee was. Sarah/Renee told Kayla and Steve that she wasn’t Sarah. Steve wanted to know who Renee was. Kayla said she would tell him because they were stuck with her. Abby wanted to know how Kristen let Sarah think she was Renee. Kristen said it wasn’t hard. She said she gave her books to read. She said Sarah read a book about Renee and thought she was her. Kayla told Steve that the Salem Stalker killed Renee. Steve wondered why she thought she was Renee. Kayla said she probably snapped. Sarah/Renee said she missed Tony and wanted to go home to him. Tony told Anna that someone paid Ned to get Abby. Anna wanted to know how soon he had to leave. He said he had to go right away. He said Chad wanted him to convince Ned to let Abby go. Anna wanted to go with him, but Tony didn’t want her to do. T.R. told Paulina that he had a right to know his daughter. She said he didn’t have any rights and threw him out. He agreed to go. He said they would be seeing each other again. Sarah/Renee told Steve and Kayla about the boat she tried to blow up with Anna and Adam on it. Abe went to see Paulina. She told him that Lani’s biological father was in Salem. Abby told Kristen that she wasn’t going to give up until she brought Sarah home. Kristen asked her to ask Sarah which family she wanted to be home with.

Steve asked Sarah/Renee about the hole that Renee drilled in the boat. She said David was on the boat too. He didn’t know who David was so Kayla told him about him. Sarah said Anna’s baby didn’t survive. Anna wanted Tony to be careful going away. T. R. showed up at the DiMera mansion. He wanted to see Johnny. They talked about the movie Johnny was making. Abby told Kristen that she was taking Sarah home with her. Kristen asked her which family did she think Sarah wanted to go back to when she left the island. Paulina told Abe that T.R. was back in town. He was upset that he was in town. He suggested they keep him away from Lani. She said that it was too late because he already approached her. Lani talked to Eli about what happened with T. R. Eli felt sorry for Paulina after finding out what happened to her. Lani did some research on him. Eli asked if she felt guilty for checking up on him. She felt guilty. He was able to relate because he wanted to know about his father too. She said that David Banning didn’t beat his mother. She didn’t know if she should check on him. Sarah told Steve and Kayla that she and Tony were meant to be together. Kayla told her that Tony was married. She wanted to know who he married. Steve told her that she wasn’t going to like it. They said that he was married to Anna. Sarah wanted to get off the island. Sarah was determined to get off the island. Kristen continued to talk to Abby about Sarah. She gave Abby a book about Renee to keep her occupied. Eli went to see T.R. Eli confronted him about going to see Lani and for what he did to Paulina. T.R. asked if he was turning Lani against him. Eli said Lani didn’t need him to tell her how to feel. He told T.R. that he would have to answer to him if he messed with the Price women.

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Days Short Recap Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Chad told Kate about his theory about finding Abby. He wanted to track down the pilot who flew Sarah out of Salem. He said the pilot didn’t file a flight plan. He said the security cameras were off. He said it was a waiting game. Kate brought up EJ being in jail for something he didn’t do. Chad reminded her that Lucas was the one who committed the crime. They started arguing for a bit. She was worried that Roman would find out that she let Sami travel with her kidnapper.

EJ and Clyde reunited in their cell. They talked about when he used to work for EJ. EJ said it led to his supposed death. EJ said his greatest regret was that he never found out who shot him. He said he lost everything that night. Clyde wanted to know how much he remembered. He didn’t remember much, but the drug that saved his life messed up his memory. He wondered if Clyde would show him around in prison. Kristen found Abby in Sarah’s room. She confirmed that Sarah was there. She said she was there willingly. She told her the story and then she put her gun on her. She wanted her keys back. Abby gave her the keys. Kristen told her what happened when she brought Sarah there. Kristen told her the drug have her a psychotic break. Abby thought about the drug she almost gave Gwen. She thought it was her fault. Abby thought Sarah had to be a basket case. Kristen said she was doing okay. She said she wasn’t hung up on Xander anymore.

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Days Short Recap Monday, February 21, 2022

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Xander was shopping for an engagement ring. Gwen noticed that Chad sent a text to Abby’s phone. He begged the person who took her to let her come home to her family. Gwen sent him a reply. She told him that she couldn’t help him. Chad was upset and threatened to kill the person if they hurt Abby. He didn’t care if the person was family or not. He threw his phone as Shawn walked in the DiMera mansion. Shawn told him that the search is going cold. He asked Chad if he knew anyone who could find Kristen. Chad thought he had an idea. Gwen felt bad for not being able to help Abby. She smashed Abby’s phone. Maggie showed up to check on Xander after Sarah’s visit. Gwen told her that she and Xander were engaged. Maggie was surprised. She noticed that something was off with Sarah’s visit. She didn’t think she was the Sarah that she loved. Belle went to see EJ at the prison. She let him know he could call her whenever he wanted. Chad showed up at the prison. He knew EJ was in touch with Kristen. He wanted to know where she was. He said he wasn’t in touch with her. EJ said he didn’t believe him. They went back and forth until Belle stopped them.

 

EJ told Chad that he hadn’t talked to Kristen in months. He didn’t know where she was. Chad asked him about DiMera properties. EJ told him that he had access to that information. They argued again and Chad told him the world would be better with him behind bars. He told him that no one would miss him. He stormed out of the visitor room. Belle told him that he didn’t belong in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He thanked her for being there for him. They joked about who his cellmate would be just before she left. EJ went to his cell. His cellmate turned out to be Clyde. Steve and Kayla were locked in a room. Steve didn’t trust the food Kristen had for them. She decided to take a chance because she was hungry. He wanted to try to escape the locked room. Sarah walked in their room and they were shocked. Kristen saw that Shawn called Steve’s phone. She didn’t answer it but she did listen to the voicemail. She found out that he believed she was responsible for Abby’s disappearance. Abby walked in and warned her that people were looking for her. She wanted to know about the locked room and she thought she was poisoning her. Kristen ate Abby’s food to prove she wasn’t trying to poison her. Abby told her that she found sleeping pills and put them in her drink. She said there were enough pills to take out a horse. Kristen passed out and Abby found the keys. She walked out of the room. Abby went in the locked room and noticed it was empty. She saw a romance book in the room. Kristen managed to get to the room and panicked. She wanted to know what happened to Sarah.

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Y&R Update Tuesday, February 22 2022

Young & The Restless Update

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Recap written by Christine

After running into each other at Society, Nate accepted Victor’s offer to sit down for a drink. Victor asked about Elena and told Nate to hold onto her. Nate thought it was fortuitous that he ran into Victor. He was contemplating a big change in his life, and he could see both sides. Victor wondered why Nate was asking him this. Nate said Victor’s name would be on his paycheck. Things were different now that Nate couldn’t perform surgery. Ashland made it clear Nate could make a bigger impact and help people on a global scale. Victor said Newman Locke would be a good place to work. He told Nate to ask himself it would be rewarding. Nate said Ashland was certain it was. Victor replied that Ashland was certain about a number of things.

Victor asked Nate how Ashland was doing. Nate said he seemed to be doing well. Victor mused about the treatment. Nate mentioned that Michael asked him about the treatment too. Nate knew Michael was working for Victor, and he asked if it was a coincidence that they were both asking the same line of questioning. Victor said he was genuinely concerned about Ashland’s health – Ashland was family now, and family meant everything to Victor. Nate didn’t mean to imply that it didn’t. Nate just sensed there was more to this, but he didn’t have what Victor was looking for, and even if he did, he wouldn’t share it. Nate wasn’t Ashland’s doctor, but he believed medical information was private. Victor didn’t want Nate to violate his ethics. Nate said it was more than that – Ashland was a friend, and Nate wouldn’t betray his confidence.

Jack was startled to hear that the address from the mysterious texts he’d received was owned by someone named Hao Nguyen. That was his ex father in law’s name, but Jack was sure that Luan’s father wasn’t behind it. Phyllis asked why Jack was so sure his ex father in law wasn’t trying to get him to come to LA. Jack said that Hao Nguyen died long before Luan married Jack. Phyllis wondered how it was that a person with the same name as Jack’s dead father in law was sending him cryptic texts. According to Jack, Keemo changed his last name to Nguyen to honor his mother. Phyllis asked if Jack supported that, and he said it did. Phyllis asked what if the texter was Keemo, having fun with his dad by sending him creepy texts. Jack didn’t think Keemo would do that. Phyllis asked if Jack and Keemo were on good terms. Jack said yeah, but his expression said otherwise.

Jack called the mystery number, and nobody answered, and there was no voicemail set up. For a second time, Phyllis suggested calling Keemo. An uncomfortable Jack said he didn’t know his son’s number. According to Jack, Keemo kept losing phones and changing his number. Traci walked over after her spa appointment and wanted to know what was going on. Jack said it was nothing, but Phyllis was happy to share the details. Phyllis said someone was trying to get Jack to come to L.A. Jack added that the person said it was something he was missing. Phyllis explained why she thought it was Keemo. Traci thought they should just call him, forcing Jack to admit he didn’t have the number. Phyllis said she was capable of getting Keemo’s number. Jack blurted out that Keemo had gone no-contact with him. He hadn’t talked to his son in years.

Traci was confused, because she recalled Jack saying he talked with Keemo recently. Jack admitted he lied. Traci remembered that Keemo had been angry with Jack for hiding Luan’s illness, but as far as Traci knew, father and son reconciled before Keemo left Genoa City. Jack said that Keemo had reconciled with him out of respect for Luan, but after he left Genoa City, he said he neither wanted nor needed Jack in his life. The last time Jack reached out, Keemo said that he was done with Jack. Traci was sorry. Jack was too. He felt bad he’d lied, but even saying the words that his son wanted nothing to do with him hurt more than words could say. Traci suggested that Keemo had a change of heart, and he was reaching out with these texts. Phyllis thought that made sense – maybe Keemo was being cryptic because he was embarrassed about the way he’d acted. Jack didn’t think that was it, and he didn’t want to reopen the wound. He abruptly left.

Phyllis and Traci wanted to help Jack. Traci thought they could only wait and see how Jack wanted to proceed. She wished Jack said something earlier, so they could’ve tried to help. Phyllis didn’t understand why Keemo pushed Jack away – Jack had the biggest heart, and family was important to him. Traci suggested Keemo didn’t want to be part of the Abbott family, which was too bad because everyone did everything they could to welcome him. Phyllis said Jack told her a few things about Keemo, but she didn’t know anything about his relationship with the rest of the Abbotts. Traci said Keemo was wary at first, understandably so – he was a young man who suddenly found out about all these new relatives. Phyllis said the Abbotts of Jabot Cosmetics, and the family breakfasts could be intimidating. Traci said Keemo warmed up as Luan got close to Jack. Keemo even worked at Jabot for awhile. Phyllis said Keemo probably felt like he hit the jackpot as Jack’s son. Traci thought that at the time, but as soon as Luan died, Keemo distanced himself from his paternal family. Traci had thought it was the grief, but now they knew something else was going on.

Phyllis said that if these texts were a cruel prank, she would hunt this person down and make their life miserable. Traci had no doubt. She knew there wasn’t much Phyllis wouldn’t do to protect Jack. Traci remembered what a huge part of Jack’s life Luan was. Watching him lose her was devastating. Traci always thought Luan was the most significant love of Jack’s life. Phyllis looked stung. Phyllis said Jack didn’t tell her much about Luan. Traci said it was too painful for him to talk about. Traci shared some of the history. Jack and Luan got together when they were young. Fate tore them apart, and by some miracle, they found each other again, decades later. Jack learned that they shared a son, a son who hadn’t been raised by either parent. Phyllis said that was another son that Jack was deprived of raising from birth. Traci continued – Luan found out she had a terminal illness, and her reunion with Jack and their happiness was short lived. Traci said Jack found a way to go on, somehow. Clearly referencing Phyllis, Traci smiled and added that Jack found an even more intense love later on.

It bothered Traci that Jack had never been able to make peace with Keemo. Keemo lost his mother just after finding her again, then he turned his back on his father. She wanted to know what was going through Keemo’s mind. Phyllis said Traci was lovely, and she empathized with everyone involved, but Phyllis only cared about the people she was close to. Phyllis said Jack lost Keemo and Luan, and a lesser man would’ve cracked. Phyllis vowed to find out who was sending those texts. She conspiratorially shared that she had resources at her disposal for things like this. Traci thought they should keep the investigation on hold for the moment, because Jack might not want to know who was sending the texts.

Nate was leaving Society as Jack arrived. They said hello as they passed by each other. Jack took a seat at the bar near Victor. Victor saw that something was the matter with Jack and asked about it. Jack wondered if he was that transparent. Victor was about to leave. Jack offered to buy Victor a drink. Victor said it was a miracle. He sat back down and ordered a tequila. Jack ordered a scotch. Victor thought Jack’s quiet demeanor was unusual. Jack asked if Victor ever had regrets. Victor thought only sociopaths had no regrets. Victor assumed Jack regretted the feuds he and Victor had. Jack didn’t feel remorse about any of that. “Not even when you watched me die on the office floor?,” Victor asked. “Eh, I knew you were gonna be okay,” Jack replied. Victor laughed. Jack thought Victor had done worse to him.

Jack said that their feuds were about business, but this was closer to home. Jack said it was about being a father. He asked if Victor ever looked back and wondered whether the mistakes he made in the past could be fixed. Victor said fatherhood was fraught with opportunities to fail. If he made the wrong decisions, so be it – his kids were mature enough to look beyond them. Victor admitted he’d made mistakes, some that he thought were irreconcilable, but regrets were only good if they spurred you to new action. Jack thought that was a good point. Victor wondered why Jack was concerned about being a good father. Victor thought Jack was an excellent father who’d raised Kyle well under difficult circumstances, and Kyle had turned into a wonderful man. Jack said Kyle was everything he could want in son.

“Kyle is not the problem,” Jack stated. Victor asked what the problem was. Jack said the past snuck up on him today and stabbed him in the chest. Victor said he and Jack were men of action, and sometimes those actions had a tendency to come back to haunt you. Jack supposed that was true. “I don’t regret anything, really. It’s how you handle it. That is what counts,” Victor said. Jack said thanks. Jack sought Victor’s counseling because Victor had more experience with this. Victor didn’t like to think about his childhood, because it was awful. He taught himself to look forward, not backward because what good did looking backward do? However, as much as people liked to be done with some parts of their past, their past was never done with them, Victor concluded.

Jack returned to the hotel. Phyllis said Traci had to leave, but she asked Phyllis to pass along the message that Traci was there if Jack wanted to talk. Jack said Traci was always there for him, and lately Phyllis had been too. Jack thanked Phyllis for trying to help him solve the puzzle. Phyllis wished Jack would’ve told her about Keemo cutting him out before. He wished he’d told her too. Jack had decided that he needed to find out who was trying to get him to come to LA.

Amanda was very worried about Dominic after his complicated medical procedure, and she didn’t understand how everyone else was so calm. Chance admitted he was a wreck inside, and his calm exterior was for Abby. Abby was doing the same for Chance. Amanda was moved by Abby and Chance’s decision to invite her and Devon into their home. Amanda assured the three others that there would be other events in Dom’s life that they’d get to share together – birthdays, holidays, ball game. She was humbled and touched by the bond Dom’s parents shared, and she was proud to know the three of them. Abby thought that was a beautiful sentiment. Amanda said takeout was on her.

Abby asked for extra fortune cookies, and Amanda questioned that. Devon said that Abby liked to keep opening the cookies until she got the fortune she liked. Abby asked if they could stop talking about the bone marrow transplant. She wanted a distraction. Amanda said she and Imani would be working for Chancellor Industries. Chance welcomed her to the family company. Amanda asked if he ever thought about joining up, and he said the corporate life wasn’t for him. He liked traveling the world and fighting the good fight. Abby called him a hero, and he didn’t agree. Devon was happy Chance chose that path, because he went after Colin when he stole Devon’s money. Devon knew Chance had protected a lot of people.

Devon said he and Lily were teaming their companies to produce socially relevant podcasts. Abby thought Neil would be proud. Chance thought Katherine would approve too. Amanda wished she’d gotten to meet these people who were big parts of their lives. Abby was about to share a Katherine story, when Dom started crying. Devon and Abby rushed upstairs. Time passed, and Chance wondered if he should go upstairs, but he figured Abby and Devon had it handled. Amanda said that they’d come to them if they needed them. Amanda hoped Chance knew Devon wasn’t trying to usurp Chance’s role in Dom’s life. Chance knew that. Chance said it was uncharted territory, but if they lead with love, they’d find a way.

Abby and Devon came downstairs. Dom had just needed a fresh diaper.

Nate arrived at Devon’s request. Abby thanked Nate for the way he expedited things at the hospital. Nate asked how Devon was. He was just a little sore. Nate advised everyone rest. He went upstairs to see Dom and the nurse. Abby was sorry she never checked on Devon. He said he was fine – he just did the easy part. Abby didn’t want Devon to downplay what he’d done for Dom. She said they owed him, but he said he was happy to help. Abby and Amanda went to the kitchen. Chance thanked Devon too. “You did it again. You saved Dominic when I couldn’t,” Chance said. Devon didn’t think he deserved that much credit. The only reason Devon was able to give his bone marrow was simple biology. Chance didn’t think Devon should downplay what he did for their son. Devon said he’d always do anything Dom needed, and that didn’t diminish Chance’s role as the father. Chance got it intellectually, but emotionally, it was different. It was hard for Chance to see the way Devon instantly ran to Dom when he cried. Chance didn’t have that instinct, and he wasn’t sure he never would. Devon said Dom wasn’t even one year old, so there was plenty of time for Chance to gain that instinct. Devon didn’t think it was all about biology. Devon was a teen when he met Neil, and Neil became the center of Devon’s world. Devon knew Chance loved Dom and that the rest would follow.

Everyone returned to the living room. The baby was fine, according to Nate. Nate saw the fortune cookies and was interested in having some of the leftovers. The dish he asked about happened to be the one that Devon had set aside for breakfast in the morning, but he let his cousin have the rest of it. Devon and Abby’s fortune cookie messages seemed tailored to the situation with Dominic, and both fortunes predicted positive things ahead. They smiled. Later, they all headed up to the bedrooms to sleep, but apparently they weren’t able to drift off, because one by one, they all came back downstairs. Abby was first, then Devon, with Chance and Amanda coming shortly afterward.

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Interview with Tommy Davidson

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Tommy Davidson

Interview with Tommy Davidson of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” on Disney+ by Suzanne 2/15/22

It was a lot of fun to speak to Tommy! Not just because I’m so familiar with his earlier work, but because he’s just a funny guy who frequently breaks into funny voices. We definitely bonded over growing up in the 70’s, watching cartoons.

Suzanne: Can you tell us how “The Proud Family” reboot came about?

Tommy: It came about [from] a phone call, and it was a phone call that took about fifteen years to get made. All of a sudden, I get a phone call from Ralph Farquhar and Bruce Smith. If they’re calling me, I know it’s “The Proud Family”. We were down for 15 years; we were up for for six, and here, we get an opportunity to do something so beautiful, again. I get this call, and I’m going, “Are you kidding me?” And they’re like, “We’re not kidding you, man. We’re not kidding you.” So, of course, I said “Yes.” We all said, “Yes.” We all met over at Disney Studios, all the actors that were in it, who we love so much, and the new ones. We all met over there at Disney Studios and just laid out our voices just to get everything back into balance. It was the same feeling. It was the same feeling, but better, because now we’ve got new adults. We got a whole world of kids that are now 29-30. We got a whole new world of kids in a new world that we have, an animated series that deals with everything that’s in real time in this real world, and it’s still just for the kids.

Suzanne: Great, and which network is it on, and how many episodes are there?

Tommy: It’s actually on Disney Plus.

Suzanne: Disney plus, okay.

Tommy: Yeah, it’s actually on Disney Plus.

Suzanne: And how many episodes are there?

Tommy: You know what? I don’t know how many episodes, but it’s enough for us. I believe we’re up to like 20.

Suzanne: Okay, that’s good.

Tommy: I’m glad you asked me, nice and early.

Suzanne: And how much voice work had you done before you did the original Proud Family?

Tommy: Oh, really? Okay, that question. [laughs] Now, you’re going to take me back. Yeah, you’re gonna take me back to my Datsun 610. I’ve been doing voice work ever since I got to Hollywood in ‘87 and was doing voice work, doing dubs for movies. I moved into doing cartoon voices for “Ren & Stimpy” and for “The Simpsons.” I did animated work and would come in and get like thirty bucks per session to cover all of the different voices in all these different cartoons. So, I played character voices. So, the main [one] that I nailed was this one, is The Proud Family.

Suzanne: When you were a kid, were you one of those kids that was always doing silly voices?

Tommy: Not only that, I was the expert at cartoons. I’m one of those kids that – we didn’t have cartoons at nighttime unless it was the holidays, so if we’re seeing a cartoon at night, we’re going, “This is a cartoon that’s on in the nighttime!” because we had to wait for Saturday morning or after school. So, I grew up with all the mainstays. I was there when “Scooby Doo” premiered. I was there when “Hong Kong Phooey” premiered. I grew up on on “The Wacky Races” and “The Pink Panther” and all the Warner Brothers cartoons, all the Hanna-Barbera, from “The Jetsons” all the way through to “Magilla Gorilla.” So, it was like the [unintelligible] and all this, so my whole childhood was enriched by cartoons, and, of course, the main cartoon was “The Jackson Five” cartoon. Jackson Five and “Fat Albert,” because those were the first cartoons that really focused on an African American audience.

Suzanne: I watched those. I’m like two years older than you.

Tommy: Okay, okay.

Suzanne: I grew up with all those, and then sometime during the weekdays in the afternoon, you had the reruns of the old ones, like “Bugs Bunny” and “Road Runner.” All those.

Tommy: Oh, yeah. We know those by heart.

Suzanne: Yeah.

Tommy: We know those so much.

Suzanne: Yeah. And which guest stars were you most happy to see for this new version?

Tommy: Nas X with his really edgy and crazy career, and groundbreaking. It was just good to see him. And the episode is fun. It’s funny, is colorful, and it’s palatable. You know, it’s right on time.

"In Living Color" castSuzanne: Great. Go back a little bit again. Do you ever still see the people that you worked with on “In Living Color?”

Tommy: Oh yeah, all the time. We pass each other, like not even ships in the night, like on a roller coaster. Vroom. The roller coaster going the other way. “Where you going?” “I’m going to New York.” “I’m going to California.” Vroom. You know, we’re just passing each other. I just ran into Marlon Wayans at a comedy club. I texted everybody yesterday, because it was an article about our halftime Super Bowl special that we did that was groundbreaking. So, everybody texted me back and said “Wow, I didn’t see this.” We still are in tandem.

Suzanne: That’s great. I know they tried to reboot it in 2012. Do you think they’d ever tried to do it again with the some of the original cast, where you do a special or something?

Tommy: Well, that’s one of the things that really rests on Keenan Ivory Wayans who’s really the brainchild and the genius behind this. If he called us right now, we’d all stop and go and do it. It’s like the Avengers. We’re like the Avengers. You know what I mean? We all get in our vehicles and start, you know, dun dun dun [unintelligible] stuff and we all come in. Like the Avengers, we all meet, and there’s the big fella over here, and Captain America over here, and Black Panther over here, and we’re ready for action.

Suzanne: That’s great. Yeah, my husband and I used to watch “In Living Color” every week. We just loved it. So, it’s great to meet you.

Tommy: Yeah, the best. Thank you so much. We changed society more than I thought. I mean, you look at TV now, and what we did now is just a staple. Everything is filled with color. Everything is filled with hip hop. Everything is filled with this progressive kind of comedy. Everything has it, and all of our writers went out into the market and created shows like “Friends” and “Martin.” I mean, you can’t really watch TV without someone from “In Living Color” [either] as a director or writer, someone being right there. I did Cedric the Entertainer’s show the other night, “The Neighborhood,” and lo and behold, one of the executive producers was Keenan’s assistant.

"Strictly Business" DVD coverSuzanne: Wow.

Tommy: I mean, we have deep roots.

Suzanne: We also saw your your movie, “Strictly Business,” and really enjoyed that, and it was a huge hit. I think nowadays they would probably do a sequel or two, right?

Tommy: I would like that. I would really like that, just to see where Bobby and his partner are now. I did that on purpose; I did that movie on purpose. I had a choice to do whatever movie I wanted to do, and I chose that, because I thought it was a good story about just a regular brother from the hood, from the projects in Harlem, who gets with a business grad from Harvard, and they go to a black bank, get a loan, and start their own business, all over a hot chick. I mean, how can you beat that?

Suzanne: Right, and that was very of the time too.

Tommy: Oh, yeah. There was not really a movie like that for us at that time for African Americans, for that spectrum of society. There wasn’t really. So, that was the first one. So many Joseph C. Phillip, Halle Berry and Tommy Davidson in "Strictly Business" promo stillCEOs, African American CEOs of companies and business owners, they’d always come to me and say, “When I was a kid,” or “when I was in school, that movie made me want to be in business.”

Suzanne: Wow. That’s great. That’s quite an effect.

Tommy: Yeah.

Suzanne: It’s wonderful. I was watching some of your other interviews. You had quite an interesting personal history growing up. Would you ever consider making that into a movie or a TV series, like Chris Rock did with “Everybody Hates Chris?”

Tommy: I’d like to do something like that, but what I’d like to do in particular is probably do a docu-comedy so that I can cover every aspect of what that brings to bear in reality for me. And the way that society is now, that could make a really, really heavy impact, which is bringing forth the information from what I experienced with the beautiful people that were around me and developed me into this human that I am.

Suzanne: That sounds interesting too, either way. And when people see you, and they recognize you, what do they must recognize you for now?

Tommy: You know, it’s hard, because everybody has a different one. Everybody has something different. So, they’ll recognize me from doing Varnel Hill on “Martin,” or they’ll recognize me from being Oscar Proud on “The Proud Family,” or they’ll recognize me from doing the million talk shows that I do. You can’t tell what movie they’re gonna say they love. You know, “I loved Woo.” “I loved Booty Call.” “I loved Ace Ventura with you and Jim [Carrey].” You know, “I loved Bamboozled with Spike Lee.” You never know. Or there’s somebody who just loved the character that I did on In Living Color, if it’s the simple cook in the back, “Pick it up!” [unintelligible] There’re so many different things, that I’m the lucky one. I’m the lucky one, because I can never really get too down, emotionally, because there’s always somebody coming up to me with a bright face going, “The thing you did with – ” you know, “My grandmother’s right here. She wants to meet you,” or “My cousin’s here; can you meet him?” I always get an uplift.

Suzanne: That must be very rewarding.

Tommy: Yeah, yeah, I like to call it “closed-heart surgery”. You know, there’s open-heart surgery where you’ve got to open it up, and you’ve got to get in there. Well, me as a comic traveling on the road, and me doing movies, I can actually affect the heart in a positive way, just right where it is. You know, “closed-heart surgery.”

Suzanne: That’s great. That’s a good phrase. And is there anything else that you’d like to tell us about “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder?”

Tommy: We’re louder and prouder. We’re going into the new millennium. Penny’s in high school. The father’s going crazy, like I did with my daughters when puberty started kicking in and boys started coming around. I’m like, “What is going on here?” And Oscar is in that state where he’s like, “You can wear that dress, but you’ve got to wear tennis shoes with it!” [laughs] He’s just like, “What are these? What are these, rubber bands?!” and it ends up being – you know what I mean? So, it’s like it’s actually autobiographical for me, too. I have a fifteen year-old. I also have a twenty nine year-old girl. So, raising her, and they’re totally two different generations, but it’s just basic fun. That’s the beautiful thing about it is that with all the complexities in this society, right now, The Proud Family still focuses on simple, all-American ethics. All-American ethics, the kind that I’ve watched on The Brady Bunch or Andy Griffith or The Flintstones or Leave It to Beaver, or Bewitched. Every episode ended up like, “I learned something about being good. I learned about being a good person.”

Suzanne: Yeah, that’s good.

Tommy: I’m glad that’s not out of style.

Suzanne: No, especially not with kid shows.

Tommy: Yeah, right, especially not, yeah.

Suzanne: And do you have any other projects coming up that you can tell us about?

Tommy: Oh, yeah, I just released my first single, called “Sweet Reunion.” You can catch it on YouTube, Apple or Spotify or anywhere. I’m finally getting into the music industry, which I’ve been wanting to do all my life. I’m working with musicians all over the world, and that’s just a beautiful thing. I launched a book, right before the pandemic and during the pandemic, where I got a chance to really talk about my life and my journey and how I came into this world, and that’s a beautiful thing, too. I’m touring with Mike Epps around around the world. I developed my own film and television company. So, we’re getting into developing projects around the industry, and [I have] a little girl, a little ten year-old girl.

Suzanne: You’re busy.

Tommy: My recent production, you know?

Suzanne: And you’re about to go on “The Wendy Williams Show,” right?

Tommy: Oh, yeah. Oh yeah. She’s an old friend. We knew each other before her show, and she’s like me; she’s a loyalist. Like once a friend, you’re a friend. I’ve done her show so many different times, and she’s such a wonderful person and has a lot to offer. She somehow balances gossip with goodness. I don’t know how that’s done, but it’s done

Suzanne: Was that your baby we just heard?

Tommy: Yeah.

Suzanne: Hi. What a cutie. Well, I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me this morning.

Tommy: Thank you. Thank you so much. It’s always a pleasure to be representing in the market where I come from, which is basically the 70s.

Suzanne: Yeah, 70s rule.

Tommy: 70s rule. We got bused together to school and changed everything. So, thank you.

Suzanne: All right. Thank you very much. Talk to you later.

Tommy: You too. Bye.

Interview Transcribed by Jamie of http://www.scifivision.com

MORE INFO:

Tommy DavidsonKnown for a myriad of iconic filmed content, TOMMY DAVIDSON continues to bring a fresh take to each and every project he in which he stars or participates in. First up this month is his newest tv project, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, in which Davidson returns as the patriarch, ‘Oscar Proud,’ in the fan favorite, iconic series with the 2022 reboot exclusive to Disney+.

Here’s a quick preview at the official clip!

Davidson, who tours the country endlessly selling out arenas from coast to coast, every weekend, is joined on the Proud reboot with his co-stars reprising their roles: Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, JoMarie Payton as Suga Mama, Cedric the Entertainer as Uncle Bobby, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer, Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez, Carlos Mencia as Felix Boulevardez, Maria Canals-Barrera as Sunset Boulevardez and Alvaro Gutierrez as Papi in the animated family sitcom from acclaimed creator/executive producer Bruce W. Smith and executive producer Ralph Farquhar, who led the original series.

Guest-starring 2022 voice cast includes: Lizzo, Lil Nas X, Chance the Rapper, Normani, Leslie Odom Jr., Tiffany Haddish, Lena Waithe, Anthony Anderson, Gabrielle Union, Debbie Allen, James Pickens Jr., Courtney B. Vance, Jane Lynch, Marsai Martin, Jaden Smith, Glynn Turman, Lamorne Morris, Brenda Song, Tina Knowles, Eva Longoria, Holly Robinson Peete, Al Roker and more. All previous seasons of “The Proud Family” are now also available on Disney+.

For more on Tommy, go to his website: https://www.thetommydavidson.com

The Proud Family launches on Wednesday, Feb. 23rd.

The Proud Family: Louder and ProuderDisney+ Orders “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the Long-Awaited Revival of the Groundbreaking Animated Series

Bruce W. Smith and Ralph Farquhar Return to Helm All-New Episodes with Original Voice Cast

Disney+ has ordered the long-anticipated revival of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family” which, 18 years after its Disney Channel premiere, is still beloved for its characters, stories and multilayered humor and for its messages about inclusion and cultural diversity in a smart, modern way. The new animated family sitcom “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” is currently in production at Disney Television Animation with Academy Award-winning creator/executive producer Bruce W. Smith and executive producer Ralph Farquhar, who led the original series, at the helm, reuniting them with Calvin Brown, Jr. who is co-executive producer and story editor.

All previous seasons of “The Proud Family” are currently available on Disney+.

In a joint statement, Smith and Farquhar said, “In our minds, the show never really went away, as we still had tons of stories left to tell. It’s the perfect time to bring back this show, and we can’t wait to take fans, old and new alike, on this journey with us.”

Picking up the story of its central character Penny Proud, the new series will also include her madcap family: parents Oscar and Trudy, twin siblings BeBe and CeCe, and her grandmother Suga Mama (and Puff!). Of course, it would not be “The Proud Family” without Penny’s loyal crew Dijonay Jones, LaCienega Boulevardez and Zoey Howzer, among others.

Disney+ and Disney Television Animation also released concept art featuring the main characters from the upcoming series.

Reprising their voice roles are: Kyla Pratt as Penny Proud, Tommy Davidson as Oscar Proud, Paula Jai Parker as Trudy Proud, Jo Marie Payton as Suga Mama, Karen Malina White as Dijonay Jones, Soleil Moon Frye as Zoey Howzer and Alisa Reyes as LaCienega Boulevardez. Cedric the Entertainer will also return as Uncle Bobby Proud.

“The show’s humor and relatable stories are as relevant with audiences today as ever,” said Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. “Our audiences have loved rediscovering their favorite episodes of ‘The Proud Family,’ and we’re excited Bruce, Ralph, Calvin, and the returning cast are creating new stories for their new home on Disney+.”

Gary Marsh, president and chief creative officer, Disney Channels Worldwide, said, “The genius of the original ‘Proud Family’ series was that, under the guise of a family comedy, it provided a brilliant social commentary on our life and times. With this new series, Bruce and Ralph will once again challenge everyone to think differently about the world we share.”

About Disney+

Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ is available on most internet-connected devices and offers commercial-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. Alongside unprecedented access to Disney’s incredible library of film and television entertainment, the service is also the exclusive streaming home for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Visit DisneyPlus.com to subscribe and/or learn more about the service.

About Disney Television Animation

Disney Television Animation (DTVA), established in November 1984, is an industry leader in the creation of animated television for preschoolers, kids and tweens across Disney-branded channels and platforms. The animation studio is home to hit television series including “DuckTales,” “Phineas and Ferb,” “Gravity Falls,” “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Sofia the First,” “Elena of Avalor” and the “Mickey Mouse” shorts.

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Days Update Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Days of Our Lives Update

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Update written by Joseph

EJ goes to his prison cell and finds out his cellmate is Clyde Weston!

Xander and Gwen kiss in their room. Gwen tells him that the ring is perfect and she can’t wait to show it off. Jack then shows up at their door, surprising Gwen. Jack tells Gwen to be straight with him as he asks what she knows about Abigail’s disappearance.

Chad asks Shawn about his lead. Chad tells him that he thinks he’s right that this is the key to finding his wife.

Abigail searches the bedroom. Kristen recovers and finds her in the room, warning that Abigail has been very naughty. Abigail guesses this was Sarah’s room and asks Kristen where she is. Kristen responds that it’s what she would like to know.

Steve and Kayla kiss until Sarah walks in, shocked to find them. Sarah says she didn’t know anyone was in here. Sarah can’t believe it’s Kayla as they hug. Sarah calls it a dream and asks how she even got here. Kayla calls it a long story and assures that they are going to help her.

Chad thanks Shawn and tells him to keep him posted. Kate walks in and asks Chad if there’s good news about Abigail. Chad confirms that Shawn has a lead and tells her about Abigail tracking down the DiMera pilot who flew Sarah out of Salem last year. Chad thinks that the pilot must have been involved. Kate wonders where he would have gone.

Kristen remarks that where ever Sarah is, she could not have gone far. Abigail asks if that means Kristen is admitting that she’s been holding Sarah prisoner on this island the whole time. Kristen can’t believe Abigail drugged her. Abigail asks what she expected and if she was supposed to forget that she’s a prisoner. Kristen points out that Sarah never tried to drug her. Abigail argues that Kristen brought Sarah here against her will. Kristen tells her that Sarah came willingly and climbed in to the suitcase. Abigail questions why she would do that.

Kayla assures Sarah that she’s not dreaming. Sarah says she’s been so lonely. Kayla can’t imagine what she has been through and asks if she’s alright. Sarah confirms that Kristen didn’t hurt her. Kayla says she’s relieved to see her. Steve thinks they need to get out of here before Kristen gets back. Sarah then asks who Steve is. Steve questions her not knowing who he is. Sarah asks if she should. Steve informs her that he’s Steve Johnson, Kayla’s husband. Sarah is surprised that they are married and congratulates them, asking when this happened. Steve explains that they have been married a few times, most recently last year. Kayla reminds Sarah that she was her maid of honor. Sarah says she wasn’t but Steve assures that it’s true. Sarah remarks that if she was in their wedding, she would definitely remember that…

Abigail questions Kristen as to why Sarah would willingly leave Salem with her and if she tried to blackmail or trick her. Kristen asks why it matters. Abigail decides she’ll go find Sarah and see what she has to say but Kristen stops her and says she’ll give her the scoop.

Gwen questions Jack about Abigail’s disappearance. Xander is surprised she’s still missing since Chad came by looking for her the other day. Gwen says this is the first that she is hearing about it and claims she had no idea that Abigail was missing. Jack asks if she’s sure about that.

Chad informs Kate that the pilot didn’t file a flight plan so they have no record of where he could have gone and there’s no security footage. Chad is positive that the pilot is the key to finding Abigail. Kate assumes Shawn is trying to track him down now. Kate knows Chad is horribly worried about Abigail and it’s not the greatest time to bring up EJ. Chad tells her not to. Kate questions Chad not giving a damn about letting his brother go to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

Clyde says he was wondering when EJ might show up. EJ questions him keeping tabs on him. Clyde says EJ’s trial was big news around here, so he heard all about how he kidnapped his wife and held her prisoner for months. Clyde remarks that it’s twisted even by his standards. EJ says he’s innocent. Clyde points out that the judge didn’t think so. EJ insists that he was set up. Clyde assures that he’s no snitch, so EJ can level with him, especially since they are one time business associates. EJ argues that he was his boss and that was a long time ago as he never should’ve gotten mixed up with drugs. EJ points out that led to his supposed death but now he’s alive and well. EJ declares that one of his biggest regrets was never getting to confront the son of a bitch who shot him. Clyde comments that it sounds like EJ still holds a grudge. EJ asks why he wouldn’t since he lost everything that night. Clyde flashes back to that night and asks exactly how much EJ remembers about his shooting.

Chad complains that one moment Kate is trying to talk him out of exonerating EJ and the next, she’s feeling guilty about letting him take the fall. Kate says she feels guilty now that EJ is facing a ten year sentence. Chad tells Kate that she can go tell the police that the real kidnapper was her son, Lucas. Kate argues that Chad has a son so he should understand her wanting to protect her son. Chad says up to a point. Kate asks at what point would he throw his son Thomas under the bus and ruin his life. Chad doesn’t see himself ever having to make that decision. Kate asks if his children are going to be perfect citizens. Chad says he hopes so. Kate argues that they can still find a way to screw up their life. Kate says some day Chad will get it as his kids will be adults and make horrific mistakes. Chad says when that happens, Kate will be there to advise them and let their children get away with all these horrible mistakes. Chad then apologizes and admits that was uncalled for as he’s just a little bit on edge with his wife missing. Kate apologizes for going on about this when he’s clearly worried. Kate tells Chad that he can continue with his plan of claiming he planted the evidence against EJ and just leave Lucas out of it. Chad argues that he would then be charged with perjury and there’s no way he’s going to implicate himself to save EJ after he forced himself on his wife. Kate thinks it’s wrong to make EJ suffer that much. Chad suggests thinking about the positive that her guilty as hell son gets to galivant around the world with the woman he loves. Chad apologizes and says he won’t do it again. Chad then admits that if it was his son, he’d protect him the same way that Kate is protecting her son. Kate thanks him and appreciates that. Kate wishes that Roman would but if he knew that she let Sami go around the world with her kidnapper, he’d never forgive her. Chad gets that Kate doesn’t want her son to go to prison so she’s going to have to learn to live with it. Tony then walks in and questions live with what?

Xander asks Jack why he’s suspicious of Gwen when she just told him that she knows nothing about this. Jack explains that he spoke to Chad, who said Abigail was investigating Sarah’s disappearance and now she’s missing as well so he thinks those two things are connected. Xander asks what it has to do with Gwen. Jack brings up that Chad said Abigail suspected Gwen of pretending to be Sarah. Xander points out that was proven untrue when Gwen ran in to Abigail and “Sarah” while they were talking in the town square. Gwen recalls Abigail having a strong grip and trying to rip off a mask, thinking she was going to expose her until she saw her there. Xander adds that Abigail clearly had it wrong. Xander is sorry that Abigail is missing but says whatever happened to her had nothing to do with Gwen.

Abigail questions if Kristen is going to tell her what happened with Sarah just like that. Kristen asks why not since Abigail isn’t going anywhere and can’t tell anyone. Kristen adds that first she wants her keys back. Kristen then pulls her gun out, so Abigail hands over the keys and tells her to start at the beginning. Kristen informs Abigail that the day before Sarah was going to be a bride, she came to Basic Black to pick up her wedding dress and caught her without her “Susan” disguise and realized it was her, so she was about to call Brady. Kristen says she had no choice but to knock her out and stick her in the secret room of the DiMera Tunnels. Abigail realizes Kristen had to make Sarah disappear to protect her secret. Kristen brings up having the technology to make a Sarah mask to lure Rex in to bed and arranged for Xander to catch them in the act. Kristen admits that breaking Xander’s heart was immensely satisfying. Abigail asks then what happened. Kristen says she went back to the secret room and Sarah attacked her with a syringe.

Kayla continues telling Sarah about their wedding day last Valentine’s Day and that Abe officiated it. Sarah recognizes Abe’s name and asks if it was a big wedding. Kayla says it was a small ceremony at the Brady Pub with just Abe, Sarah, and Tripp. Sarah questions what Pub and who Tripp is. Kayla wonders if Sarah suffered head trauma recently. Sarah says no and asks why. Kayla says it seems like she’s suffering from partial memory loss. Sarah assures that her memory is just fine. Kayla tries to continue but Sarah stops her and questions who Sarah is.

EJ tells Clyde that he doesn’t remember anything about the night he was shot or why he was in the park but assumes it was on drug business. EJ asks Clyde if he knows why he was there. Clyde claims that he doesn’t and questions EJ really not remembering anything. EJ calls it a side effect of the drugs that saved his life as it erased some memory but Sami informed him that a random addict mugged him. Clyde says he remembers hearing something about that. EJ says he was taken from his wife and children and lost years of his life because of that bastard. EJ swears if the guy wasn’t already dead, he’d kill him, himself.

Chad and Kate inform Tony that they were talking about EJ. Chad says there’s nothing they can do about EJ being in prison but he’s getting what he deserves. Tony points out that EJ claims he’s innocent. Chad argues that EJ also claims he didn’t force himself on his wife but he saw it with his own eyes. Tony doesn’t understand why EJ would pull such a stunt, especially knowing that Chad held his life in his hands. Chad argues that it’s because EJ is an arrogant jerk who can do what he wants and take what he wants and get away with it. Chad declares they are better off without him. Tony notes that he’s still their brother. Chad decides he’s not in the mood to talk about EJ when Abigail is missing and needs his help. Tony asks how he’s holding up. Chad admits he’s not well and it’s hard to keep it together in front of the kids. Chad says he begged whoever is sending messages from Abigail’s phone to send her back but they said they can’t help so whoever is behind this is completely heartless.

Gwen asks Jack if he has any idea or clues as to who might be behind Abigail’s disappearance. Jack says all he knows is that whoever is responsible has her phone because Chad texted the monster to release Abigail but they blew him off and he hasn’t heard a word since. Gwen calls that awful as she thinks back to having Abigail’s phone and texting Chad. Jack apologizes if he’s upset her and says he shouldn’t have come at Gwen that way, he’s just out of his mind with worry. Gwen says she understands because of her history with Abigail so she doesn’t blame him. Gwen claims that she has no idea where Abigail might be.

Kristen tells Abigail that she and Sarah struggled over the syringe and she ended up with the wrong end of the needle. Abigail questions how Sarah got a syringe. Kristen says she doesn’t know as she said it was lying there but she doesn’t know what was in it or how it got there. Kristen reveals that it completely warped Sarah’s mind and she hasn’t been the same since. Abigail comes to a realization and remembers threatening Gwen in that room with the syringe that Gwen used to drug her before. Abigail then declares that what happened to Sarah is her fault.

Kayla tells Sarah that she is Sarah. Sarah says she’s not. Steve insists that she is Sarah Horton. Kayla talks about Tom and Alice being Sarah’s grandparents and Maggie being her mother. Sarah laughs at that and says it’s ridiculous as she hardly knows Maggie. Steve asks who Sarah thinks she is then.

Tony encourages Chad not to lose hope because Abigail always finds her way back to him. Tony asks about a lead. Chad says there might be one but it all depends on finding the pilot, Ned Grainger. Tony reveals he might be able to help with that.

Xander tells Jack that he’s sure Abigail will turn up any time now. Jack thanks him and says he’s covered a lot of missing persons stories over the years. Gwen stops him and encourages that Abigail is tough, so she has no doubt that she will come back to them. Jack thanks her but he just doesn’t know what to do as he feels helpless. Gwen is sure that the police are doing everything they can, so he just has to have faith. Gwen adds that if Jack ever needs someone to lean on, he’s always got her. Jack thanks Gwen and hugs her.

Kristen questions how Sarah’s condition could be Abigail’s fault. Abigail reveals that she’s the one who left the syringe in the secret room as she was trying to scare Gwen. Kristen laughs at that and questions doing that in the secret room. Kristen guesses that Abigail kidnapped Gwen. Abigail explains that she had to find out if she killed her grandmother and threatening her felt like the only way to get to the truth. Kristen is impressed as she didn’t think Abigail was capable of playing hard ball. Kristen asks about Abigail not going through with it. Abigail explains that Gabi stopped her. Kristen remarks that whatever was in the syringe packs a punch and asks what’s in it. Abigail explains that Dr. Rolf gave it to Gwen, who had drugged her and it fried her brain. Kristen says that explains why Sarah is the way she is. Abigail asks how bad she is.

Sarah says that Kayla knows who she is and she’s just being silly. Sarah tells Kayla to fill Steve in while she goes to get the paddles for the kayak. Steve encourages that they can find a nearby island. Sarah says she used to think that too but the only thing around here is water. Steve suggests flagging down a passing ship. Sarah says she’s always wanted to but was afraid of going too far. Steve informs her that he used to be a merchant at sea so he has experience. Sarah talks about wanting to rescue herself today and now they are here. Sarah goes to find paddles and a life vest. Steve questions what the hell is going on. Kayla says Sarah has obviously had a mental break and is suffering some sort of selective amnesia. Steve goes over Sarah remembering Kayla and the Hortons but not him or who she is. Kayla wonders what Kristen did to her. Steve hopes that getting her back to Salem will trigger the rest of her memories. Kayla says it’s possible but they need to get off this island first.

EJ asks how long Clyde has been in prison. Clyde says it’s been 8 long years though he has managed to sneak in a few unofficial breaks. EJ guesses Clyde must been keen to the inner workings of the place. EJ asks if he can rely on Clyde to show him the works. Clyde responds that it’s the least he could do for his old boss. EJ says who would have thought that after all these years, they would be sharing a cell. EJ takes his spot on the bunk bed. Clyde thinks to himself that EJ really doesn’t remember how he double crossed him when he got shot. Clyde hopes that it stays that way.

Jack thanks Gwen and says it means a lot to him. Jack then notices the ring on Gwen’s finger and asks if there is something they aren’t telling him. Gwen then confirms they are engaged as Xander just proposed before he arrived. Jack apologizes for putting a damper on the celebration. Jack tells them that he’s so happy for them as it’s clear they are very much in love and he’s glad that his daughter has Xander to look after her. Xander thanks him and they hug. Xander asks if this means he gets to call Jack dad but Jack says no.

Chad asks Tony what he knows about Ned Grainger. Tony says he and Anna always requested him when they used the jet because he was a professional and they got to know each other well. Chad asks if he has the address to find him. Tony says he’s familiar with the area so he would recognize the house if he saw it as they had dinner there one night. Chad declares that they need to go down to Key West as soon as possible. Kate suggests calling Shawn first. Chad says he’ll give him a heads up but he’s not leaving this up to the cops when Abigail’s life depends on it.

Kristen tells Abigail that Sarah was high enough after being injected that she thought she was Xander. Abigail recalls the same and thinking that Chad was Ben. Kristen says it worked to her advantage as she pretended to be Xander to get Sarah in to the suitcase and convince her to get to the deserted island. Abigail realizes that’s what she meant by saying Sarah went willingly. Abigail says she would not be okay without intensive therapy and medication so if Sarah hasn’t seen a professional, she has to be a mess. Kristen responds that Sarah is actually doing quite well now.

Sarah returns to Steve and Kayla with paddles and a life vests. Sarah talks about dreaming of this for so long and it could really be happening. Sarah says if they could flag down a ship, she could finally get back to the man she loves as she has missed him beyond all reason. Kayla comments that he’s been so worried about her too. Sarah asks if they have seen him. Steve says before they left Salem, he tried to hire his agency to come search for her. Steve assures that he hasn’t forgotten her. Sarah says not a day has gone by that she doesn’t think of him. Sarah describes him so Kayla remarks that she’s clearly still in love with Xander, but Sarah asks who Xander is.

Clyde advises EJ not to talk about his extravagant lifestyle around the prison. EJ hopes that he can trust Clyde because he’s going to need someone to have his back around here. Clyde tells him that he has no idea.

Kayla questions Sarah not remembering Xander either. Sarah says she doesn’t think so. Steve informs her that they were engaged and she almost married Xander.

Jack asks if Gwen and Xander have set a date for the wedding. Gwen jokes that she’ll have to catch her breath first. Xander hopes it will be soon as they are counting on Jack, Jennifer, and Abigail being there. Xander has no doubt Abigail will be found by then. Jack decides he should call Jennifer to update her. Jack hugs Gwen and Xander and congratulates them again. Gwen hopes Jack finds Abigail soon. Jack assures they will and swears to God that when they find who did this, he will make them pay…

Abigail asks Kristen if Sarah still thinks she’s married to Xander on this island. Kristen responds that Sarah has moved past that phase. Abigail asks what she means. Kristen states that Sarah is not hung up on Xander anymore.

Sarah doesn’t know what’s going on here but assures that she’s never been engaged to a Xander. They ask her about the man she loves that she described. Sarah reveals that she was talking about Tony. Steve and Kayla question her being in love with Tony DiMera.

Tony tells Chad that he didn’t imagine seeing Ned again under these circumstances. Chad wants to get to the airfield. Kate worries that he could be dangerous. Chad refuses to wait for the cops. Tony thinks he can get Ned to cooperate since they are friends. Chad warns that if Tony can’t convince him, he will. Chad says he will call the jet to have it fueled up. Tony assures that they will find Abigail and bring her home to Chad and their children.

Steve questions Sarah being in love with Tony DiMera. Sarah says they have had their ups and downs but Tony is the love of her life. Steve wonders if she thinks she’s Anna but Sarah questions how he could confuse her with that scheming bitch. Kayla asks who Sarah is then. Sarah responds that she is the one and only, Renee DuMonde.

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