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Good work! Glad you're back! Didn't realize all the history between Kirkland and Paulina. Some good back story there. Glad to see they're on good terms I loved Paulina and Amanda confronting Iris. Keeps getting better and better. This kidnappings story is really good too, can't wait to see how it unfolds and I hope they get KC back safe and sound Great EP, Cary.

GREAT episode. The family dynamics, the tension. All the characters were on point, and I LOVE Karynn, I can't get over how much I love her. Such a good addition to the cast. Lauren and Michael's story is great, and you can see both sides of the struggle between them. It's excellent work, and I want to see more and more of it!

Love love love Karynn. She reminds me of a nastier Marge. Excellent! Can't wait to see how House of Kem goes down. Sounds like an exciting story is coming. Scotty and Fen make me a bit sad. But that just means it's well-written, so good job. I love the tension throughout that house. I wonder how Daisy managed to get up from that bang on the head so quickly. The Carter kids must be cyborgs. Haha. Love the scenes between Roxanne, Leslie, and Spencer. Some great family dynamics there. Great work all around!

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 38 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Nadia Bjorlin guest stars in this episode as Chloe Lane Brady and Theresa step out of the long black car at the red carpet at a luxurious club. A young man helps Theresa, dressed in a slutry black dress, from the car. Brady meets her as she exits the car and they enter the venue together. Flash bulbs go off as many pictures are taken. This is clearly a big event in the Chicago Nightlife. Theresa, arm in arm with Brady, stop for the pictures taken by press, before entering the main room of the club. It's a big space. Clearly more of an upscale venue. Inside the club, the press disappears. Here is an exclusive venue, filled with posh folks in suits and couture dresses. Theresa looks around, almost overwhelmed by the glamour. THERESA: I haven't seen anyplace like this since I was in LA. This place is fabulous. BRADY: I told you, this was THE event of the year in Chicago. And you look like you fit right in. THERESA: You're just saying that. BRADY: No! You're probably the most dazzling woman in here tonight. THERESA: And now I know you're lying. Theresa wraps her arms around Brady's neck and pulls him in to kiss her. THERESA: Keep up the good work. Just as the two kiss, a familiar voice calls over to them. CHLOE: Brady? Brady turns around to find Chloe Lane before him. Brady beams upon spotting his good friend and old flame. They quickly come together in a warm hug and friendly kiss. Theresa is instantly unimpressed by the reconnection, and clears her throat loudly. Brady reacts and turns to put a hand on each woman's back. BRADY: Uh...sorry, Theresa. This is my great, great friend, Chloe Lane. Chloe this is Theresa Donovan-- THERESA: ...Brady's girlfiend. Nice to meet you. Chloe warmly extends her hand to an ice cold Theresa, who looks her up and down with some of the coldest looks outside of the Arctic Circle. --- Anne stands virtually nose-to-nose with EJ in her office. EJ having just threatened to make her disappear. ANNE: Big talk for a man who's virtually a lapdog to his daddy. EJ: Big mouth for a woman in middle management at a hospital. ANNE: I will have you know, I wield a lot more power than you think, and whether you want to admit it or not, pal, knowledge is power. And I got lots of it. So save your pompous speeches, and your name dropping, and your lousy plane tickets to Timbuktu. Because I'm not going anywhere. Anne walks over to the door of her office, opens it and motions for EJ to leave. He slowly walks out, never once taking his glowering eyes off Anne. Anne smiles smugly as EJ saunters out. ANNE: This year, Mr. DiMera. I've got work to do. EJ steps out finally, and before EJ can retort, Anne closes the door in his face. EJ turns and begins to use his cell phone. EJ: And indeed, so do I. He holds the phone up to his ear as he steps away from Anne's office. EJ: (into phone) Yes. She didn't bite. We will proceed as planned...Let me know. EJ puts his phone away and mutters to himself, a bit of a smile on his face. EJ: Let the fun begin. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Chloe and Theresa shake hands. Chloe shakes Theresa's with an earnest, firm grip. Theresa's, by comparison, is as limp as a dead fish. CHLOE: How nice to meet you! How have I not heard about Theresa, Brady? THERESA: Yeah, Brady! I mean, I know Chloe's good friends of Anne Milbauer but...I had no idea you two knew each other. Speaking of which, aren't you the one who got knocked up by Dr. Spray-Tan? Chloe's tone quickly begins to change as she sees Theresa's obvious sense of threat. CHLOE: You mean Daniel Jonas? THERESA: Yeah, that's the one. BRADY: Theresa, you remember how Daniel's a good friend of mine and all, right? THERESA: Well, you know, we can't pick the winner every race, now can we, Sweetie? Theresa pats Brady on the cheek before quickly turning her attentions back to Chloe for a moment. THERESA: In all fairness, at least The Barbie and The Ape produced a really cute little kid. Guess it just goes to show you, miracles happen every day, right? Excuse me, I need a drink or six. Theresa storms off, making a beeline for the bar. Brady looks apologetically to Chloe, who looks wide-eyed and awkwardly in Brady's direction. CHLOE: Oook. That could've gone better. BRADY: Yeaaah, well. She's got a bit of a temper, you know? CHLOE: And a tiny bit of a jealousy streak. BRADY: That too! Look, Chloe, I'm sorry for that. I'm really glad to see you, though. You performing tonight? CHLOE: I am! They wanted me to open this place up in the grandest style so I'll be singing tonight and...hopefully get some major exposure from it all. BRADY: I can't wait to hear it. It's good to see you. CHLOE: Same here. Brady. Come visit more. BRADY: Only if you do too. CHLOE: Promise. The two friends hug warmly, which only serves to aggravate an onlooking Theresa even more as she downs a shot of Tequila at the bar. Brady walks over to her and takes her by the arm, turning her around brusquely. BRADY: What in the Hell was that for? --- Will and Sonny walk through Horton Town Square together. They enjoy the evening air, looking relaxed, arm in arm. Will has a look of concern across his face that he's trying unsuccessfully to hide. Sonny catches it and looks to him. SONNY: Okay, I know that face. What's wrong? Will takes a moment to clue in and snaps out of his trance. WILL: Huh? Oh, no. Just...lots on my mind right now. SONNY: It's your mom, isn't it? WILL: Well, yeah, but...I mean...I'm not worried about that so much. Grandma Marlena's got a colleague coming in from out of town to help out and, I dunno, I think it'll be just fine. SONNY: Okay, so? What is it? Will points to a mannequin in the Men's shop window, dressed in high-end designer clothes. WILL: You see that? If I wanted to get that outfit right now, I could tell you, I could tell my mom, I could tell EJ, or my grandmother...and by tomorrow, one of you would probably get it for me. SONNY: Do you want it? Cos I think it'd look fantastic on you. WILL: Yeah, but Sonny, that's not the point. Sonny looks, a bit confused at Will. SONNY: Okay? WILL: The point is I should be able to get things I want myself. I'm an adult. I'm a man with a baby and a fiancee and...I can't afford anything without someone else doing it for me. SONNY: Come on, Will. You're a student. WILL: And school's almost over. I need to be thinking of how I can pay my own way on my own terms. SONNY: Well, come help me out at the club. I'm sure we can find you something. WILL: No. No. That's not a good idea. I need to find my own way, Sonny. I can't be living off the goodwill of my family forever. SONNY: Aww, you think I'm family. WILL: Well, you are. And legally, soon, you will be. Will takes Sonny by the arm again and they continue on their walk. WILL: So speaking of which, should we have an engagement party? SONNY: Well... --- Marlena steps into Roman's office reluctantly. Roman looks up at her, shaken up. Billie turns to see Marlena. She smiles half-heartedly. BILLIE: Marlena! MARLENA: Billie! I didn't realize you were in town. The two share a hug, but Marlena's concern shows through and she looks to Roman shortly afterwards, then looking to Billie to assess the situation before her. MARLENA: Have I come at a bad time? ROMAN: No, Doc. It's okay. BILLIE: Roman and I were just...going over some things. Marlena looks to an obviously troubled Roman. MARLENA: Oh. Well...I...I just came to talk to you about Sami. ROMAN: She alright? MARLENA: Uh...yes. She just...it's complicated. Billie. Would you excuse us for a moment? BILLIE: Sure. Umm...Roman? I'll be just outside and we can finish up. ROMAN: Sure thing. Billie closes the door behind her, leaving Roman and Marlena alone. Marlena's face grows more serious once Billie leaves. MARLENA: Is something wrong? ROMAN: Nah, it's...police business. MARLENA: Okay. Well, I came to tell you about a conversation I had with Sami about her engagement. ROMAN: Her what? MARLENA: Roman, we've debated this a lot. Just the other day, even. Roman's face lights up at the news, he gets up to head for the door. ROMAN: No! Nobody's told me anything. I'm thrilled. Where's the big guy, I'm gonna go congratulate him now! Marlena turns quickly to stop Roman from leaving the room. MARLENA: What? Who are you going to congratulate? ROMAN: Rafe, of course. That's who Sami's been with all this... Roman stops as he sees the look of worry on Marlena's face. He stops dead in his tracks before taking his hand off the doorknob. He slams his hand on the adjacent filing cabinet, startling Marlena, but she approaches him nonetheless. ROMAN: Dammit, Doc. Why am I forgetting everything? First Ma, now me? This isn't right, it's... Marlena walks over to Roman to comfort him, gently holding his shoulders as he looks to the ground shaking his head in despair. --- Anne walks through the park to get to her car. She walks quickly, but unafraid before hearing footsteps behind her. She turns around to see who is behind her, before dismissing the noises and carrying on. The footsteps continue. Anne stops this time. She turns around to see who's around her. ANNE: Hello? Hearing nothing, she carries on, heading into the parking lot where her car is located. She begins to pick up the pace as the footsteps continue. Just before reaching the parking lot, Anne turns around, now panicked, and hisses out to whomever is following her. ANNE: Dammit, DiMera, you're not gonna intimidate me by putting your goons on me. Got it? Hearing nothing again, Anne studies her surroundings carefully before continuing to the parking lot. Once there, she's so consumed by her concern that she steps out in front of an oncoming car. The car blares its horn as it tries to avoid hitting her. ---

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 37 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Billie walks into Roman's office at the Salem PD with the mini-flash drive in hand. She places it on his desk before him. BILLIE: You're gonna want to run this by your computer experts ASAP. Roman looks up, a little confused by Billie's request. --- Anne looks up at EJ, who's barged angrily into her office without fear. She holds out her arms, pretending to not know what EJ is accusing her of. ANNE: I don't have the slightest idea what you're talking about. EJ: The hell you don't. ANNE: Oh, are you talking about that conversation I heard you and Abigail having the other night? That one that you talked all about your dirty little escapades that shouldn't be happening in a professional environment such as this? EJ shakes his head, stunned by Anne's audacity. Anne gets up from behind her desk, walking around to the other side where EJ is. She rests on the front side of her desk as she speaks with him. EJ: You're unbelievable. ANNE: And you're sloppy about your business, Mr. DiMerrRRRa. Now, I have a recording of the two of you discussing your dirty little secret. And quite frankly, I think you'd better just play along, or you're gonna be sorry you ever crossed me. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Nicole turns to face Eric, who was a bit taken aback by her revelation that she's still working on the EnerNext story. NICOLE: Well...as long as I'm the one with all the info on it, maybe I can pass something along to someone else and we'll be able to keep the good fight going. ERIC: That's really good of you. I'm surprised you're so passionate about it. NICOLE: Oh. What? I'm not allowed to be passionate about a good cause? Nicole playfully pushes Eric away, then turns her back to him. Eric laughs, and turns back to massaging Nicole. ERIC: (laughs) No, this just doesn't jibe with the selfish, mean Nicole that my family and half the town seem to want to push down my throat. Nicole leans back against Eric. He puts his arms around her tightly. NICOLE: Mmm...(sighs) One day...one day they'll realize that I can change. Just like anyone else. Okay, maybe not like your sister but-- ERIC: ...Nicole! NICOLE: Sorry! I couldn't help myself. But I do love you. And I'm grateful that you see past all the...awful things I've done in my past. ERIC: Nicole. The past is the past. You gotta look to the future. NICOLE: Only if you'll be in that future. Eric holds Nicole a little tighter, and kisses her gently on the cheek. ERIC: Of course I will. Always. Nicole smiles, looking away, but with a lot on her mind, and a look of something slightly less than happiness in her eyes. --- JJ is sitting in the living room at the Horton house, doing homework on the couch, when Abigail walks in from work. JJ looks up from the couch and over his shoulder to see who's walked in. JJ: Heyyy! Abs! Abby walks in, looking beat. JJ notices Abby's exhaustion immediately. ABBY: Hey, JJ. JJ: Well, I was gonna ask how your first day went, but from the looks of you, I figure you got run over by a crosstown bus on the way there? ABBY: Really funny, JJ. JJ: Well, seriously, Abs. I thought you'd be thrilled after your first day of work, and... ABBY: I just...I have a lot to take in, that's all. Can...can we talk about something else? JJ: Fine. Abby sits down on the sofa next to JJ. She looks at him as he ignores her, concentrating on his homework. ABBY: So? Where's mom? JJ: I dunno, probably on a date with that creep Liam or whatever. ABBY: JJ, what is it with you? Liam's a nice guy. JJ: No, he's a creep. And I'm worried about mom. You know, I asked mom where the guy lives and she has no idea, she's never been there. He hasn't told her. ABBY: JJ, they just started seeing each other a few weeks ago. JJ: But does she know anything about him before they met? Like...all we know is he moved to Salem, he's divorced... ABBY: And you think that she'd tell you about him? JJ rolls his eyes at Abby. JJ: I do have ears, Abs. I hear her talking to Cousin Hope and Grandma...I mean...how he acts around us is...he's just so creepy. ABBY: Well, I'm glad you can put your finger on exactly what's so creepy about him. JJ: (sighs) Shut up, Abs. Abigail gets up from the couch, shaking her head. ABBY: Fine! I will. But you have got to admit that this is the first time in awhile that Mom's happy. We should hold onto that, and not try to find faults with whoever she decides to be with because we get freaky vibes off him. Give Mom the benefit of the doubt. JJ looks to Abigail, thinking over what she's said, though not overly receptive. --- Roman looks up to Billie from behind his desk. He points to the flash drive Billie's plunked down on his desk. ROMAN: What's that? BILLIE: That was found in one of the Titan executive computers. ROMAN: Why are you breaking into Titan offices and stealing equipment, Billie? I thought you were working with your mom at Countess W. Billie stops, looking to Roman with concern in her eyes. BILLIE: Uh...Roman...Mom runs MadWorld now. Sami and EJ are running Countess W. And you asked me to come to town to help figure out what Jordan Ridgeway and Sheryl Connors are up to. You act like you don't even remember doing this. Roman looks down at the table, then at Billie, a look of complete confusion in his eyes. As he looks up to Billie, Marlena cracks the door open, looking puzzled by the grave faces around her. --- EJ: Are you seriously going to threaten me? EJ walks closer to Anne, as Anne leans against her desk. They both have a guarded appearance, almost trying to seem more imposing than the other. ANNE: Well, it seems to me that I hold the cards here. And we all know how hard you're trying to be a "good man" now. So, what exactly are you going to threaten me with? EJ: I just want to remind you of what historically has happened to those who decide to meddle in the affairs of the DiMera family. It doesn't end well for them. ANNE: So the answer is you have nothing to threaten me with. You know, you should take this to heart. Don't rock the boat, and don't go trying to get one over on me, or you'll regret it. EJ steps in close to Anne, leaning in menacingly to her. He speaks softly, but bitingly. EJ: You are a foolish woman, and you will be the one to regret this. Trust that. ANNE: I'm not afraid of you. EJ: You should be. EJ walks away from Anne and takes his briefcase in hand. He opens it, and holds up a plane ticket. EJ: Ms. Milbauer, I am going to take it that you're rather ignorant of my family and their history, so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and present you with this. I have two options for you. Either you destroy this evidence and disappear from Salem voluntarily...or you will be forced onto that plane against your will. The choice is yours. ---

I thought we weren't doing this...

Such a good show, Cary! I loved the scene with Sharlene, John, Mitch, and Gregory. Greg needs to take several seats though. People hug. That don't mean an affair! Reginald a real bastard. Love it. Wonder what Toni's gonna do to get KC back. Everything is so connected in this story, it's great. You've done a fantastic job all around! GOOD SHOW!

Oh great job, Lauren. Now you're off to jail for assault. Play right into Daisy's hands. Sad for Michael. His life is falling apart around his ears. Desperate times make desperate men. I can't wait to see what he does next. Interesting seeing Keemo, Gloria and Jill's interactions. Something tells me this is going to get really interesting really quickly. Roxanne visits! This should get juicy fast. Loving that you've brought Gina's back to the show. Good show!

Ooo, wonder who's been hurt. SHADY AVERY <3 I love this story, and I can't wait to see how it all goes down. The Carters are amazingly vile. I can't wait to see them all go down, but I assume they'll wreak all kinds of havoc first! Nikki's losing her grip on reality. Interesting to see where that goes. Love that you're using Brock so much. He's so needed right now in GC. Good call bringing him in. Great work!

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 36 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Theresa looks, slightly annoyed at Billie, as they sit at their table together at Club TBD. THERESA: Look, Brady is a good guy. BILLIE: I know that. Theresa, I just think that maybe you spending all this time with Brady isn't such a... Billie stops speaking mid-sentence, noticing Brady step in behind her. BRADY: Isn't what, Billie? A good idea? Billie looks at Brady, a deer in the headlights look on her face. --- Nick sits down in his chair at the lab, a smug look on his face. He leans back in his chair, like a man in control of every aspect of his life. NICK: Ohhh yes. Everything is just perfect. Nicole is in my pocket, I'm working my way back to Gabi, and soon Titan TV will be out of Victor Kiriakis' hands. The only thing left to worry about is-- SHERYL: Alright Nick. Where is it? Sheryl and Jordan storm into the lab. Nick turns around, unfazed by Sheryl and Jordan's sudden entrance. He looks over to them with a smile. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Eric gives Nicole a massage on the sofa. Nicole sits bolt upright and doesn't seem to be any less tense as Eric works the knots out of her back. NICOLE: And then Miles comes into the office with this big box, assuming I'd been fired, and I had to chase him out. I swear, if they don't fire that buffoon, I'll throw him out on the street myself with my bare hands. I am so...urrrrh...I could just... ERIC: Nicole, you're not gonna be relaxed at all if you keep freaking out about this. NICOLE: This is a big deal, okay? I need to...vent my frustrations. It's theraputic. ERIC: Honestly, though, your back gets more tense with every word that comes out of your mouth. Honestly, I think the next few weeks off will be good for you. NICOLE: Yeah, well, too bad I'll be spending it working. ERIC: Seriously? NICOLE: I have stuff to do. I'm gonna be researching this EnerNext stuff. ERIC: Woah, woah, woah, you're still...I thought you were off that story. Why are you still working on it? Nicole hesitates to answer. She still looks away from Eric, thinking of an answer to the question that doesn't involve Nick. --- Hope descends the staircase at the Brady Pub, where Aiden stands with furrowed brow at the bar, a coffe cup in hand. He looks at her cooly as she approaches. HOPE: Caroline's upstairs with the kids for a moment so we can talk. AIDEN: Well, she shouldn't have to bother, this won't take long. HOPE: Oh would you just cut this holier-than-thou attitude and talk with me like a normal human being? AIDEN: All I want is for your little girl to leave my son alone. HOPE: You just don't get it, do you? She's hurting, she misses her dad, and I can't spend the time with her that she needs right now either. AIDEN: You act like you're the only person who's ever lost somebody. My son mourns his mother every day. I do as well. It's been only about 6 months since she died, and Ciara's attitude, and the new city, it's all just...it's too much for Chase. Hope folds her arms, trying to keep a strong front against Aiden. HOPE: At least you and your son can take comfort in knowing that if your wife were able to be there for him, she would be. Aiden looks to the ground, half in realization of Hope's pain, half feeling wounded by Hope's directness. Hope realizes immediately that she's pushed a bit too far. HOPE: Look, I don't mean to be heartless, or to make your pain feel unjustified. I really am sympathetic, but we can't always be doing this. We have to work together to help our kids. They need us right now more than ever, and what are we teaching them by being at each other's throats all the time? AIDEN: (sighs) You're right. I mean, I know I can be bullheaded. But I am still in mourning and...quite frankly, if I'm being honest, you push my buttons the same way my wife could sometimes. It really...I react strongly sometimes, and I get sentimental. And I think back to wife and...I'm sorry. HOPE: Hey, it's okay. Look, I don't mean to pry but...if you ever want to talk to someone-- AIDEN: I'll be fine. Look, we should probably go grab the kids. HOPE: Sure. Aiden walks ahead toward the staircase. Hope puts a hand on his shoulder, stopping him dead in his tracks. HOPE: Hey. Aiden turns to look at Hope, a lost, sad look in his eyes. HOPE: I'm truly sorry about your wife. I can tell she was a great mom to Chase. Aiden gives half a smile before turning to head up the stairs. Hope follows slightly behind. --- Billie smiles awkwardly at Brady. She grabs her purse to grab money to pay for her lunch with Theresa. BILLIE: I'm sorry. I was a bit out of line. BRADY: Just a bit. BILLIE: Brady, I am sorry. I just wanted to...give Theresa some advice. BRADY: Well, I'm sure she appreciates it. However, I am here to take Theresa away for a bit. Theresa looks up at Brady, suddenly remembering their plans for the evening. THERESA: Oh right! The club opening! That's tonight. BRADY: Indeed it is! BILLIE: Well, in that case, I will let you both get to it. Have a great time tonight, both of you. THERESA: Thanks, Billie. And thanks for meeting with me for lunch. Theresa gets up and gives Billie a hug. Billie's face shows a look of concern that she tries to hide out of politeness. THERESA: I'm...really glad you're in town. You don't know how much I need a friend like you here. BILLIE: I'm glad to be here to help. Now, go on, you two. Be safe. Billie walks out of the club, and Brady turns to Theresa with a look of slight bemusement on his face. BRADY: I didn't realize you two knew each other. THERESA: Yeah, well...you know. It's important to have a couple friends here and there, right? BRADY: Right. Well, first and foremost, we gotta make you look like the finest lady at that club. So how's about I take you shopping, and then we'll get my driver and we'll take one of the Titan cars up to Chicago to the club opening. How's that? THERESA: Sounds amazing. Theresa leans in and kisses Brady. They look into each others' eyes with an electricity that could light up a room. --- Sheryl steps toward Nick, who looks at Sheryl and Jordan with that same smug look. NICK: Where is what? SHERYL: You know exactly what I'm talking about, no one else knew about it, Nick. Jordan grabs Sheryl's arm, trying to get her to stop talking. JORDAN: Sheryl, stop it. I don't think-- SHERYL: Where is that flash drive, Nick? Nick gets up from his chair, suddenly clueing in to what Jordan and Sheryl were up to. NICK: So THAT'S what you two were up to in there. You two are quite the pieces of work, you know that? SHERYL: Give it up, Nick. We need that. NICK: I don't have it. But I do have to admi, I'm impressed by you two. What was on there? Some sort of virus to wipe out Titan's files and ruin the EnerNext project? Sheryl stops talking, unwilling to give into Nick and give him any more information than she already has. NICK: If that flash drive was supposed to give you access to Titan's mainframe? All you had to do was come to me, you know. JORDAN: What do you mean? NICK: I have access to everything, right here on my tablet. Look, I was serious before. I think we can help each other out here. And it's far less risky to be involved with me than doing these tricky operations on your own. So what do you say, ladies? Sheryl hesitates, but eventually extends her hand to Nick, who promptly shakes it. Sheryl looks to Nick with a stonefaced look that means business. NICK: Pleasure doing business with you. --- At University Hospital, Anne Milbauer is on the phone in her office when EJ storms in. Anne jumps from the interruption, and quickly ends her phone conversation. ANNE: I've gotta talk to you later, I'm sorry. Bye. Anne hangs up her phone and turns to EJ, incensed. ANNE: What in God's name are you doing here, and how dare you barge into my office? EJ: Oh I wouldn't be so bold, Ms. Milbauer. You are going to answer to me right now. ANNE: Or else what? EJ: Don't test me. Anne stirs in her chair uncomfortably as EJ stares her down menacingly. ANNE: So what do I owe the "pleasure"? EJ: You are threatening Abigail Deveraux. And that stops, right now. ---

Again, the Dr. O stuff is really good. I can't wait to see what happens. Felix/Brad/Lucas is really interesting. I hope that continues to play out, it's making me really like Felix so far. Still not sure why a 20 year old has to do what his mother says, but I've always been more independant than the average kid that age so maybe Nina has more control over Sebastien that way. Either way, good job filling in some holes I had in the story. Good work!

I like the Qs any time they're on screen! Keep that moving! Very interested in this Dr. O and Anna's baby story. Can't wait to see how that turns out. Loved Patrick vs. Robin. Robin's always been far too consumed with Jason, and it's always bothered me. I'm glad that you're giving that unhealthy relationship some consequences. Hopefully Robin wakes the f--- up. VERY good show.

Good show. Lots of great scenes happening, and I really liked the conversation between Cass and Felicia. You really understand their relationship well. Great to see Cass and Frankie back together. Lots of romance in the air, loving it. Can't wait to see the showdown between Gregory, Sharlene and John. I'm excited! I guess there's lots of trouble ahead for everyone connected to Reginald. Can't wait to see it all play out! Good work!

Good episode, dude. I really enjoy the fact you're using more directions in your scenes alongside the dialogue, it really helps make it feel more real. Daisy getting out of jail is gonna be dangerous for everyone. And I loved Keemo and Gloria's tension. Very good conflict and you can feel the love they have for each other. I'm intrigued by Nikki's story to come, and I like Chance and Victoria together already. Good choice!

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 35 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Ciara, Johnny and Chase walk together down the path toward the Brady Pub, Hope not far behind as they walk. Hope is on the phone to someone and stops near the door of the pub, as the kids talk a bit further away. CHASE: My dad says that he fought a bear once and won. JOHNNY: COOL! Ciara looks at Chase, unimpressed. CIARA: So? No one cares what lame fights your dad's in, Chase. I bet he made it up. CHASE: Did not! CIARA: Well did you SEE him fight the bear? CHASE: Just cos I didn't see it doesn't mean it didn't happen! CIARA: Then I don't believe you. CHASE: Shut up! Chase pushes Ciara, and Ciara pushes back, just as Hope notices and Aiden arrives. They both scuttle to stop the kids from fighting. HOPE: Hey hey hey! AIDEN: What's going on here? CIARA: He pushed me. CHASE: Did not! CIARA: Did so. Hope steps between the kids as they begin to grab for each other again. HOPE: Okay, okay, enough! Ciara! Come into the pub with me, we're gonna have a talk, okay? Ciara folds her arms and frowns in an almost melodramatic fashion. CIARA: Fine. Ciara stomps into the pub, closing the door behind her. Hope looks at Aiden with a knowing look of parental frustration, but Aiden is not appearing to understand. Holding his son against him as if to protect him, he shakes his head at Hope. AIDEN: Why is it SO HARD for you to control your child? Hope raises her eyebrow, upset by Aiden's accusation. HOPE: Excuse me? --- Theresa crosses her arms in frustration as Billie sits across from her at the table at Club TBD, unable to contain her disapproval at Theresa's relationship with Brady. THERESA: Uh oh? What? What's wrong with Brady? BILLIE: I mean....it's not that he's a bad guy. I've known him since he was a kid, he's a great guy but...Theresa, he's in a really bad place right now, and...having been an addict myself, I know what this could be for him right now, and I don't think it's healthy for either of you. THERESA: Billie. Were fine. We have a lot of fun together and I let him take a lot of weight off his shoulders. Is that really such a big deal? BILLIE: Honey, if he's using you as a distraction for his real problems, yeah. It's a huge deal. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Will looks at Marlena with an unimpressed look as he stands in her office. WILL: Grandma, come on. This isn't something to celebrate. MARLENA: I know. I know, but...well, you know how much I love EJ DiMera. WILL: Oh, I'm sure there's enough warmth there to heat our entire apartment block. Marlena and Will laugh. Will puts his hand on Marlena's shoulder reassuringly. WILL: I know you're just looking out for her. But I have a really strong feeling that, if they can get through this, they might just make it this time. Marlena gives a half-hearted smile to Will. She stares at the ground a few seconds before looking to him. Will looks to her the entire time, wondering what she's pondering. MARLENA: Will, I don't know if I've ever talked to you about this. But I think you need to hear it. Because I really don't think you truly understand my hesitation at your mother marrying EJ. Will nods slowly, a bit confused as to what Marlena's leading to. WILL: Okay. What do you mean? MARLENA: Well...as your mom told you, EJ...he forced your mother to have...sex with him. And... Marlena takes a moment and breathes. She fights back tears as she tries to muster the words. Will rubs his hand up and down Marlena's arm in sympathy. Marlena's fight slowly is lost as she recounts her story to Will. MARLENA: I have been in her shoes before. WILL: With EJ? MARLENA: No, no. It was...so long ago. Before your mother was even born. I was engaged to a man named Kellam Chandler and...he raped me. And I...I just don't know if it's possible for any woman to be able to truly, completely trust and believe in that man after he does something like that to her. Now, your mother has been so strong for so long, and has really fought this feeling about EJ for a long time but...I think the realization of what EJ did to her...it's finally sunk in, Will. And if I'm being completely honest...I'm so glad for that, because now she can see that man for the evil, evil creature that he is. Will, stunned by Marlena's story and her perceptions of Sami and EJ's relationship, leans in to hug his grandmother, so very much on his mind, he can only stare ahead, eyes wide open. --- Jenn looks at Liam, confused and slightly hurt by his rejection of her evening plan. JENNIFER: What do you mean? LIAM: Jenn, I just have a lot of work to do tonight. I know you wanna help take my mind off it but..I've just been so distracted lately and I really need to finish this project for tomorrow. I hope you understand. Jenn smiles as Liam speaks. She feels reassured and puts her hand on his shoulder in sympathy. JENNIFER: Liam! It's okay. I understand. You shouldn't feel guilty for being dedicated to your job. LIAM: I figured you'd understand. Look, we can always get together tomorrow night and I'll tell you how everything went. Okay? JENNIFER: I'd like that. LIAM: Alright. I'll see you later. Liam kisses Jenn tightly on the lips. Jenn watches as Liam heads off for his car, a smile a mile wide across her face. As Liam takes off, she hears the phone ring. Jenn scuttles back into the house, closing the door behind her. She picks up the phone, and hears from her mother. JENNIFER: (into phone) Hello? ... Laura Horton sits at a desk in her office at a Portland clinic. She appears relaxed and content, wearing a huge smile as she begins to talk on her office phone to her daughter. LAURA: Hi Darling. It's your mom. ... JENNFER: Mom! How are you? ... LAURA: I'm well, honey. I just wanted to call to let you know I'd be coming to town in a few days. ... JENNIFER: Oh that's fantastic! Uh...where are you staying? ... LAURA: I'll just be staying at the Salem Inn, it's just for a couple weeks while I work with a patient at the hospital. Marlena asked me to help her with it. ... JENNIFER: Absolutely not, we'd love to have you stay with us at the house. ... LAURA: Are you sure? I know it's a really busy place right now, and I wouldn't want to impose. ... JENNIFER: Mom! Don't worry about it. I'll build a bed for you if I have to. Just...please come stay with us, will you? ... LAURA: Alright, darling. Oh, and by the way...how is Abigail doing? ... JENNIFER: She's actually doing much better, Mom. Apparently she's just started a new job today working for Countess Wilhelmina. I don't know how I feel about her working for the DiMeras though. --- Sami, Abigail, and EJ stand in the hallway at the DiMera Building. EJ is shocked and upset after Sami's news. Abigail is also a bit uneasy, not having realized that she'd be working so closely with EJ in her new position. EJ: Samantha, why didn't you consult me about this first? SAMI: I didn't think it was a big deal. What, you don't want Abigail working here? ABBY: I'm sure he doesn't. That's fine, EJ. If you'd rather I not take this job, I can always find another job. EJ: No. No, Abigail. That's not what I meant. Look. Samantha. Can I have a word alone with Abigail for a minute? I just...I don't want her to misunderstand. Sami looks at Abigail and EJ, feeling something is going on that she's unaware of. She lingers on their eyes. Both of them fixated on the other. Sami turns to EJ and hesitates before speaking. SAMI: Sure. I'll be in my office. We can talk later. Sami walks back into her office, before shutting the door, the turns back to Abigail. SAMI: Oh! Abigail. Don't forget to head down to HR at 3:00 and pick up your new ID badge, okay? ABBY: Okay, thanks Sami! Sami closes the door to her office. No sooner has she done this than EJ has taken Abigail by the arm and dragged her into the adjacent board room. Abigail is surprised and tries in vain to fight EJ off, but he overpowers her. He lets go of her, and Abigail falls against the board room table. ABBY: OW! What the Hell, EJ? EJ: You're going to have to explain to me how you figured I wasn't working closely with Samantha at this company. ABBY: I didn't think of it, okay? I figured you were busy working with Stefano. I didn't think I'd be working alongside you all the time. EJ: Did you ever think of letting ME know before you accepted? ABBY: Why would I do that? What business is my work to you, anyway? EJ: It's my business because we have a secret between us that we need to protect, and the more we're together, the more difficult that will be. Abby in tense as EJ is approaching her with anger every time he speaks. She tries in vain to back away, her legs pressed against the conference table. ABBY: Well, we just have to make the best of it. EJ: We absolutely do not, Abigail. EJ turns away a minute, running his fingers through his hair with a pensive look across his face. He stops a second a turns to Abigail, a more subdued, inquisitive tone in his voice. He asks with less hostility: EJ: You never told me what happened with your job at the hospital. Abigail tenses again after relaxing a moment. She looks at the ground as if searching for somewhere to look away from EJ. ABBY: It was nothing. EJ: Oh ho ho, come on, little girl. You know, that's not it or you'd be fighting to get that job back right now. What happened? Abigail doesn't speak, her mouth quivers as she tries to speak, but fails to come up with a good lie. EJ's anger rises, and he desperately lurches toward Abigail, grabbing her by the shoulders and shakes her, as if to loosen the words from her throat. EJ: Tell me what happened, damn it! What happened at the hospital, Abigail! ABBY: It was Anne! It was all Anne! EJ stops, taking a step back. EJ is confused, barely knowing Anne. EJ: Anne? ABBY: Anne Milbauer. She heard everything. She forced me to quit or she'd... EJ holds back from screaming, a great tension in his face turns away from Abigail, a burning rage in him he struggles to keep from letting out. ---

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 34 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Marlena is in her office, on the phone to Laura Horton. The old friends are chatting happily as Marlena sits at her desk, having a chuckle. MARLENA: (into phone) Alright, so I'll expect you in a few days then? Excellent. Thank you ever so much, Laura! Bye bye. As Marlena finishes her call, Will steps into her office. Marlena's smile widens upon seeing her grandson. MARLENA: Will! What a lovely surprise! Marlena gets up and gives Will a warm hug. She looks out the door as Will walks in. Will clues in immediately to what Marlena's looking for. WILL: I didn't bring Ari with me. She's with Gabi this afternoon. MARLENA: Oh. Well that's alright. What can I do for you? WILL: Well, I'm hoping that that was the person that'll be helping mom you were talking to on the phone. MARLENA: Ah, yes. That was Laura. I don't think you've seen her since you were about as tall as my knees though, so I don't know how well you remember her. Will and Marlena share a laugh. WILL: Well, you know. It's been a long time but I vaguely remember her. But I have to admit, I am worried for mom, even now. MARLENA: Why's that? WILL: Well, I didn't tell you this when I saw you yesterday but...when Mom was at our place the other night, she...she was going to cut off her engagement to EJ. Marlena almost reacts with glee at Will's announcement, but holds back, overcompensating with concern. --- JJ opens the door to head out for his community service. There at the door, about to ring the doorbell is Liam. JJ doesn't hide his dislike of Liam from his face. LIAM: Oh hey, JJ! Is your mom home. JJ: Yeah. She's inside. What did you want? Liam smiles awkardly, trying to stay cool in the face of JJ's hostility. LIAM: I, uh...I had a little surprise I wanted to give her. Our date last night went really well so... JJ: Great. I'm glad. Isn't this like...your third or fourth date or something? LIAM: Yeah! I think things are going really well. Do you mind if I-- JJ: ...I'll go get her. One sec. JJ turns to go back inside, letting the door swing shut behind him, but Jenn is not far behind him and catches the door before it closes. JENNIFER: JJ. I got it. JJ: Kay. JJ heads out, rolling his eyes at his mother and Liam. He brushes past Liam on his way out. Jennifer gives a disapproving look JJ's way as she leans in the doorway, before looking back to Liam. JENNIFER: Sorry about that. How are you? LIAM: GOOD! I'm doing fantastic! I had a little something for you. Liam presents a box of chocolates to Jenn, who smiles widely at Liam. JENNIFER: That's really sweet of you, Liam. Look. I'm sorry that JJ's not taken with you. He's... LIAM: He's young. He misses his dad. It's okay. JENNIFER: I'm glad you understand. God, it's like you've known me forever. I really appreciate the time I've spent with you, Liam. LIAM: Jenn, you're a beautiful, special woman. And that's a rare thing to find. I just hope you feel the same about me. JENNIFER: Absolutely, I do. Look, what are you up to tonight? LIAM: Oh I just...I have some work to catch up on at home tonight and-- Jennifer looks to Liam seductively. She grabs the lapel of his jacket and pulls him in slowly as she speaks. JENNIFER: ...Well...Abigail is working late tonight at her new job, and JJ is going to visit his Grandma Jo for the weekend, so...how about I go to your place and make you a nice quiet dinner, and distract you a bit. Liam stops her and pulls away suddenly. LIAM: I don't think that's such a hot idea, Jenn. Jenn frowns, confused by Liam's sudden rejection. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Billie sits down at a table at Club TBD, a coffee cup before her. She checks her phone for messages, a look of concern across her face. Shortly thereafter, Theresa comes stumbling in, a bit panicked, in a way that Billie seems familiar with. Billie stands up with a smile and arms reaching out. THERESA: Oh my God, I'm sorry I'm late. Theresa rushes over to give Billie a hug. BILLIE: It's okay, hon. I was prepared for you to be a bit late anyway. Theresa pulls back from her hug, a mock-serious look on her face. THERESA: Hey now, come on. I'm not ALWAYS late. BILLIE: I kinda doubt that. Theresa rolls her eyes a bit, jokingly, as she and Billie sit down at the table. THERESA: Okay, fine. I'm...usually-- BILLIE: (laughing)...always late. THERESA: Oh whatever. (laughs) So what's up with you, I haven't seen you since I left LA. BILLIE: I'm alright. I...I'm kinda shocked I'm back in Salem, but...my mom needed me at work so... THERESA: Ooo! Does this mean you're gonna be doing more amazing cosmetics work? Some 48-hour concealor that won't come off with an ice pick? Billie and Theresa have a laugh, as T passes, Theresa stops him. THERESA: Oh, T. Mimosa for me. T looks down at Theresa, a bit of annoyance on his face, but still within the realm of professional appearance. T: Only if you say the magic word. Theresa shoots T a look of daggers. THERESA: Please. T: One moment! T walks off, Billie giggles, and Theresa scowls. THERESA: Can you believe the lousy service I get here? BILLIE: Well, don't you have a bit of a rep around here already? THERESA: That's not my fault. That's Jennifer Horton's fault. BILLIE: Now, come on, Theresa. I've known Jennifer about as long as I've known you. She's really a great person-- THERESA: ...Oh my God. You too. Really? I've heard this speech like...a thousand times already from my parents, from my grandmother, from my aunt Kayla, from JJ, from Daniel, I don't need to hear it again from you. She nearly had me thrown back on a bus to LA with a slight detour at the county penn. I will not forgive that prissy bitch. BILLIE: Theresa, seriously. I know how you feel about her but-- THERESA: ...But nothing. Jennifer Horton and her perfect little life where nothing bad has ever happened can go straight to Hell. BILLIE: Theresa, stop it. Jennifer and you have way more in common than you think, honey. She's not had it very easy. I promise you. Theresa rolls her eyes dismissively. Billie leans in closer to Theresa from across the table. BILLIE: I'm serious. I don't want you to think I don't support you, but we have all been where you are. Trust me. Jennifer as well. THERESA: Well, I do feel for her, whatever she went through, but that doesn't mean I'm going to suddenly become her closest friend, okay? Look can we talk about something else, please. BILLIE: Like? Theresa slowly cracks a smile. THERESA: Liiiike the hot rich guy I'm seeing. BILLIE: Oh my God. Who is it this time? THERESA: Brady Black. Billie's face drops upon hearing Brady's name. BILLIE: Oh no. --- Nick studies his iPad in the elevator at Titan. An article from the business section at the Salem Spectator is on it, detailing the scandal at the EnerNext press conference and what it could mean for Titan. The article specifically mentions that Titan TV, long on the decline in the ratings game, could be shipped off to pasture by the Titan board this coming week. The article puts a smile on Nick's face as the elevator dings, and the doors open. Nick steps off the elevator and heads over towards Kate's office. There is no secretary sitting at the desk, so Nick simply walks in. Kate, focused on work, barely looks up from the paper in front of her on her desk. KATE: I see your brush with death didn't instill any manners in you. Nick stops in the doorway, reaching back to the other side of the door, and he knocks on it loudly. NICK: (loudly) Can I come in? KATE: Only if you've come to resign. Nick walks in, and immediately begins to pace the room. Rarely looking at Kate, he almost seems to be making a grand speech. NICK: Sorry, Kate. No such luck. I do, however, have a proposition for you. KATE: Well that can't be a good sign. What are you going to blackmail me into doing now, Nick? NICK: Oh come on, Kate. I'm not here to do anything like that. But if you insist. I have a little request. Kate keeps her eyes on her work. Clearly disinterested in Nick's grandstanding. KATE: Spit it out, Nick. I'm busy. Nick walks quickly towards Kate, which throws her off a bit, but she tries to not make it obvious that he's startled her. NICK: You need to drop that attitude. I'm making your pathetic little company millions upon millions of dollars and I'm treated worse than the unpaid intern. Kate finally looks up at Nick, looking him straight in the eyes with a piercing quality that shows she means business. KATE: There's an easy way to fix that, Nick. Stop threatening my family, and stop trying to take Ari away from her family. NICK: I have absolutely no intentions of that. But I don't want that little girl to grow up with your morals, or Sami's morals, or heaven forbid, EJ's morals. KATE: That's rich, coming from a would-be rapist and murderer. NICK: Enough! Kate. You're going to understand something. I hold all the cards here. So follow what I say, or you're all going down. Got it? Kate pulls her reading glasses off her face. She stays fixated on Nick. KATE: Is this how you're going to conduct yourself? Go around town, day in and day out, making demands on people and blackmailing them if they don't agree? NICK: If I have to. KATE: Well, then you're of little use to me as an employee, aren't you? People will start to see through you rather quickly. NICK: Oh, I'm sure you can cover for me. Kate finally loses her cool. She slams her fists on her desk and stands up, now enraged. KATE: Damn it, Nick! What do you want? Stop playing these stupid games and just tell me what you want. Nick smiles, finally having got a rise out of Kate. He goes back to pacing the room, as though all is well once again. NICK: There's a vote coming up. A very important vote. It involves our local TV station. KATE: What about it? NICK: It's incredibly important, for you, and for everyone else, if you vote against keeping Titan TV under Titan's control. Important enough that if you don't vote against it, it'll be the last vote you ever take part in. Got it? Kate narrows her eyes, and shakes her head. Kate's face shows a sense of dread that is unmistakable. --- EJ walks through the hallway at Countess Wilhelmina towards the elevator, deep in thought. He looks over some files as the door opens and he goes to step on without looking. Just before stepping on though, he sees Abigail about to get off at the same floor. EJ looks shocked to see Abby there. EJ: Abigail! Wh-what are you doing here? ABBY: Well...trying to get off the elevator, for a start. EJ: Oh, sorry. EJ steps to one side. He still has a look of confusion on his face, as he goes to ask Abigail a question, Abigail cuts him off. ABBY: I didn't realize you were so involved with Countess W. EJ: Samantha and I try to run the operation together as much as possible. Abigail's eyes widen, surprised by EJ's statement. ABBY: I had no idea. Sami, seeing EJ and Abigail's tension, steps into the hallway to greet Abigail, almost as a rescue mission. SAMI: Abigail! Glad you made it! EJ motions to Abigail, still rather confused, but concerned at what might be happening. EJ: Samantha, I-- SAMI: Was just greeting our newest addition to our promotions department. Today's Abby's first day at Countess W! EJ looks to Abigail, his uneasiness with the situation painted on his face. Abigail looks nervously up at EJ before quickly looking away, an awkward smile on her face. ---

BLONDE BOMBSHELL BLONDE BOMBSHELL BLONDE BOMBSHELL!11 (I'll be seeing it in my dreams tonight, LOL) Great show! Very punchy and kept me on the edge of my seat. Daisy and Victor were a hoot. I love Gloria and Keemo's scenes, and you write Phyllis as being just as obnoxious as I always saw her on TV (which is GREAT, btw). Such a great show. Keep doing this!

Loving the exchanges. Especially between Iris and Cory. Iris really needs someone on her side in that family. I quite love how vulnerable she really is, you show that side of her well. Christy is giving me life. And I love Rachel standing up to Reginald. He better watch his back going up against the likes of her! GREAT show.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 33 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Billie looks over at Daniel, who has stopped her at Horton Town Square, concerned with the company she's keeping. Billie is not impressed. BILLIE: I'm sorry? DANIEL: What were you doing talking with Theresa Donovan? Billie leans back, arms folded, floored by Daniel's audacity. BILLIE: She happens to be a very good friend of mine, thank you. DANIEL: Well, I guess you're not quite the person I thought you were then. BILLIE: Excuse me? Daniel approaches Billie, a bit of menace in his walk. Billie still stares him down, unblinking. DANIEL: Oh yeah. I went there. You remember your friend Jenn? Yeah, that girl you just were speaking to put her through a living hell these past few months. And me. And JJ. BILLIE: Oh, I'm aware of all of that. I'm also aware of the hell that girl's gone through before she ever met you or Jennifer or JJ. So you can spare me your holier-than-thou attitude about things you know nothing about, Daniel. Daniel's taken aback by Billie's impassioned defense of Theresa. --- Sheryl and Jordan are sitting at Club TBD in a corner booth. Sheryl is on her laptop, attempting to access a file. Jordan looks over to her, looking occasionally to the laptop, and to the door. A certain tension is across Jordan's face, and she appears jumpy. Sheryl is focused on the work ahead of her. Finally, Jordan's fidgeting and twitches gets to Sheryl. SHERYL: Would you stop fidgeting? JORDAN: I'm sorry. I just...you know this is crazy. I mean....anyone could catch us here. SHERYL: Well, yes. If you keep acting like a complete nut, yes, they might. JORDAN: (sighs) I'm sorry. I just...I'm really concerned that you're going too far again, Sheryl. Sheryl turns abruptly to face Jordan. Jordan's words set her off like a switch had been flipped. She speaks with a quiet rage, not unlike a hot pressure cooker. SHERYL: Again, hm? Like I did in Canada? Are you seriously gonna say that now? That operation was neccessary, Jordan. We have absolutely no choice but to do that. And if you think this is any different, then you need to go back to Birmingham, and never come back. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- EJ approaches Sami's office desk, still reeling from her decision to move out. Sami draws herself up and back with every step EJ takes towards her. EJ: Samantha, I-- SAMI: EJ. Please. Please don't...come any closer. EJ fights the anger he feels from the sting of Sami's sudden fear of him. He fights the urge to lash out. EJ: Samantha, I...I don't...I don't think this is a good idea. SAMI: EJ, I can't. There is no other option. EJ: What do you mean, Samantha? I can't...I don't know how much more space I can give you. You're already at the opposite end of the house as it is. And you know father's conditions for your freedom were that the entire family live under one roof. SAMI: EJ, I never said I was taking Sydney, and Johnny away from you. EJ: (sigh) You don't get it, do you, Samantha? YOU are my family as well. You are as much my family as my brothers, my sister, my children and my father. SAMI: Look, I...I do love you. But I...EJ, this feeling, this fear I have in me...I buried it for so long. I tried to hide it and allowed myself to forget that that....side of you existed. I gave myself a sort of....selective amnesia. Our fight last night, it...I need to take some time on my own, away from everyone to just...heal. It's not about not loving you or not seeing you as a part of my life or...or...family. I just need time to truly move past what you did to me. EJ closes his eyes as Sami speaks. He doesn't look up. The shame he feels washes over him, and he stands solemnly, feeling the gravity of the effect he's had on the woman he loves. He takes a deep breath before speaking. EJ: Okay. You take the time you need. But remember something. I love you. More than anything in this world. You NEVER lose sight of that for one moment. Who I was then and who I am now are...galaxies apart. Sami smiles, trying to look at EJ, but she can't, and looks away. SAMI: I won't. Because I love you too. But I don't know if I'll ever be able to see the man I wanted to marry, without seeing the man who raped me. And I wish I could. EJ's heart sinks, as does his head, as he fights back tears. --- Victor slams his briefcase on the conference table at Titan. Around him sit Brady, and Tyler. All three men are in foul moods after the disaster that was the press conference. Victor opens his briefcase, sorting paperwork as he speaks to the other two men. VICTOR: Well, that was quite possibly the most spectacular disaster since the Hindenburg. I'm sorry your introduction to the Titan board had to be this mess, Tyler. I expect the rest of your time on the Titan board of directors goes somewhat more smoothly. BRADY: What I can't figure out is how Nicole, who was supposed to be helping promote the project, managed to be working to demonize this whole project to the public. TYLER: It's obvious. And I think it should be obvious to all of you that there is a lack of editorial control at Titan TV. And it has become a complete liability to you. VICTOR: If you're suggesting we divest ourselves of Titan TV, you can save your breath. We need that TV station, particularly if we want to see this project accepted by the public. BRADY: Grandad's right. But...I also think we need some changes if we are to retain controlling interest in the TV station. Victor furrows his brow at Brady's suggestion. VICTOR: What in the hell do you think I was going to suggest? Let that lazy sleaze Miles lay back and light Cuban cigars with my money in his office? TYLER: Well, with all due respect, that's essentially what he's done by allowing Ms. Walker's report to go public. If Miles is gone and Ms. Walker goes with him, I support retaining Titan TV. Otherwise, it's too big a liability, and it would also be a major conflict of interest. BRADY: I second that. Nicole had no right to go ahead with a line of questioning like that. VICTOR: She had no right being unleashed on this planet. If she isn't ousted, I'll personally drop kick her from the building. Now, if the rest of the board agrees to this-- BRADY: ...I talked to Kate after the press conference and she supports us. VICTOR: Then that's four. BRADY: If her little lap dog of a son follows mummy's lead as he usually does, that'd be five. TYLER: Which would put us over the top. VICTOR: So then it's settled. We'll put it to a vote Monday. I'll round up the troops and we'll get this sorted. BRADY: Sounds like a plan. TYLER: Good work, men. The three men, exchange handshakes, standing up from the table in a subdued happiness at their damage control. --- Nicole looks directly at Nick, clearly unsure of her decision, but she breathes deeply and chokes out her answer. NICOLE: Alright. I'm in. I'll do it. Nick smiles widely with his trademark sinister smirk. NICK: 'Atta girl. I always knew you were smart. Nicole grimaces, knowing she's made a mistake, but fearing the consequences too much to go back on her word. She folds her arms and shakes her head. NICOLE: So how are you going to make this work. NICK: Oh I'll find a way. And don't worry about moving your stuff out of your office. It's not going anywhere. I can guarantee it. --- Daniel approaches an enraged Billie, whose back is turned him as she reaches for her phone in her purse. His demeanour is one of a sudden calm. DANIEL: Look, I didn't realize that Theresa's past was so rough. But she had no right to treat Jenn, JJ, and I like that. BILLIE: I know that. I'm sure she knows that too. Look, I...I shouldn't have even said as much as I did to you. But know that Theresa isn't the bad person you think she is. She's hurting inside, and she's doing the best she can with that pain in her heart. DANIEL: (sigh) I'm sorry. I didn't mean to come down so hard on you. Billie pulls herself together quickly, looking at her phone quickly and noticing a missed call. She looks over to Daniel with a sudden smile on her face. BILLIE: Don't mention it. I won't hold it against you, as long as you don't do it again. Got it. Billie pinches Daniel's cheek before stepping away, leaving Daniel puzzled by her wildly changing emotions, but also intrigued. Once Billie steps away, she calls back the missed call. She whispers loudly in the phone. BILLIE: Mom? It's me. Sorry I didn't call sooner, but I think I got something big that could help us. Billie holds the tiny flash drive in the palm of her hand, looking it over as she speaks. --- Jordan looks taken aback by Sheryl's reaction. She tries to motion to Sheryl to calm down as she's drawing attention to herself. Sheryl looks around and appears to relax, though she's still visibly upset. Sheryl returns her attentions to her laptop screen. She doesn't look up at Jordan at all from here on out. JORDAN: Look, maybe I should choose my words more carefully next time. SHERYL: Ya think? JORDAN: Look, just...tell me what you're trying to do. SHERYL: Okay, you remember that computer we were on at work? JORDAN: You mean the one Nick Fallon caught us at? Sheryl rolls her eyes, but continues to focus squarely at the screen. SHERYL: Well, I snuck a little device on it that allows us unrestricted access to the Titan executive database, and no one can trace it. Jordan's skepticism begins to melt as Sheryl explains. Jordan looks over Sheryl's shoulder in sudden interest. JORDAN: You're kidding! SHERYL: Nope! Just about to get us into the frameworks now. Sheryl hits enter on her keyboard with a flourish. The login fails. Sheryl's face drops in shock. SHERYL: Oh God. JORDAN: What? Sheryl finally breaks her gaze with the monitor and looks at Jordan, a look of panic across her face. SHERYL: The key's not hooked up to the system. Someone found it. ---

Yeah, I'm definitely on Vic's side on this. Though maybe I don't know the situation well enough. JT's totally just telling Victoria no because he's butthurt over being cheated on, to my eyes. Really nice seeing the mother/daughter relationship with Victoria and Nikki. I liked the scenes with Noah and Nick, though I'm surprised Nick would be so quick to assume Noah sleeping with a random immediately is a scam to trap Noah. The scene later on made it work better, and I could definitely understand why Nick would think Van's trapping Noah by that point. Absolutely great episode in many ways. Can't wait to see Keemo's fight to beat Jack down with McCall.

Okay, this show had a lot of awesome things going on. Loved seeing Keemo wanting revenge on his dad, but we all know there's a price to pay for that. Scotty and Van was so sleazy it's ridiculous, but I loved what it said about Scotty. The boy can't get it up for a small girl like Van, he needs a MAN. So good. Philip is definitely the kind of person Cane needs right now. I see him really helping get Cane back on track! Jack is in for a very unpleasant surprise. I loved him telling his dad about it. Great stuff.

WOW. I'm intrigued by your venturing back into the Lumina story. That is exciting and hopefully you'll be able to make this story way better than the writers were able to on TV! I think you will though The scenes with Sharlene and Steven were excellent. So sad to see Lisa go. Hopefully she doesn't die from her injuries! GREAT GREAT show!

OOOO that was good. Really intrigued by Anna and Obrecht's story. And LOVE Patrick's situation with Britt right now. Can't wait to see how that's gonna turn out. Very nice, focused episode. I really like where everything is heading. Good stuff!