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DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 32 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Billie walks alone through the Town Square, a look of concern across her face as she makes a call on her phone. BILLIE: (into phone) Yeah, I got something for you. I'll need to run a test on it when I get back. Meet you at the station at 7?...Great. Billie hangs up, pulling the tiny USB drive she found in the computer at Titan in her hand. She ponders what it could be and how it got there. She's knocked out of this place of concentration by a familiar voice. THERESA: Billie! Billie turns around to see Theresa's smiling face looking back at her. BILLIE: Theresa! Oh my GOD, honey! How are you! Billie and Theresa hug each other warmly, Theresa clearly excited to see her friend. THERESA: I'm okay. Had a bit of a rough week but I'm holding up well. BILLIE: I'm glad. THERESA: I didn't realize you were in town! How long are you gonna be here? BILLIE: Well, I'm...I'm actually gonna stick around for awhile. I think it's time I called Salem home for awhile. You know? THERESA: Well, it's no LA, but knowing you're here makes tolerating this one-horse town a whole lot easier to swallow. BILLIE: Oh, it's not that bad. Theresa rolls her eyes at the mere thought of Salem as her home. THERESA: That's what you think. Hey, are you free tonight? I was thinking of getting together for a drink at the Club TBD. BILLIE: Oh I could probably do that. I have a couple things to take care of first but I'd love to catch up. THERESA: Great. I'll text you later and we can meet up. BILLIE: Sounds good, honey. See you later. Theresa and Billie go their separate ways, and Billie goes to make another phone call, but before she can pull her cell phone up to her ear, she's interrupted by another voice. DANIEL: What were you doing talking with her? Billie turns around, a confused look across her face as she looks to Daniel. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- JJ looks to Jennifer, who is standing in her office with a departing Liam. JJ has a disappointed look in his eyes, which Jennifer immediately recognizes. JENNIFER: Liam and I were discussing meeting for dinner tonight. JJ: Mom, don't you think that's a bit soon af-- JENNIFER: No. No, I don't. JJ, Daniel and I have been apart for a very long time now, and... Jennifer suddenly stops herself, knowing Liam's there beside her, and wishing to spare him the discomfort. JENNIFER: Liam, you don't mind if I talk to my son alone, do you? LIAM: Not at all. I'll see you tonight. JENNIFER: Absolutely. Jennifer and Liam kiss quickly before Liam steps away. JJ looks off, unimpressed by Jenn and Liam's display of affection. Once Liam departs, JJ, shaking his head, turns around, pointing out towards where Liam just was. JJ: Really, Mom? JENNIFER: JJ, you really need to stop worrying about who I'm dating and focus on school and your community service, because I swear to you, you don't want to push me right now. JJ: Why not? Look, I feel responsible for what happened with Daniel-- JENNIFER: ...And you should. Look, I am grateful to Daniel for helping you out and keeping you out of prison, but you've got to understand, JJ, this is my life to live. And I want to live it seeing a man who respects my decisions and my right to raise my family the way I see fit. Daniel-- JJ: Daniel didn't, I get it. Okay? But Daniel did all this to help me, and not because he liked me, not that he should've, but because he loved you that much. So much that he was willing to risk every kind of punishment, to have my back. And I know I certainly don't deserve that. But you do. Jennifer smiles at JJ, putting a hand on his shoulder. JENNIFER: I know you're grateful to him. And I understand why you'd feel that way, JJ, I do. But you need to understand how important honesty is to me. And if the man I'm with can't trust me with something as important as the safety of my children...then he's not someone that I should be with. JJ nods reluctantly. He looks to his mom, a bit defeated. JJ: I get it. I do, I just...you know...Liam...he... JENNIFER: Now don't you go saying anything against Liam. You hardly even know him at all. JJ: Yeah, Mom, but...I dunno. He just...he kinda weirds me out a bit, you know? Jenn laughs a bit at JJ's comment as she steps behind her desk, in a bit of an attempt to distract herself, and ease a bit of the tension in the room. JENNIFER: Why do you say that? JJ: I really...I wish I could tell you what it is but...when I was talking to him at the party the other night...something about him just makes me really uncomfortable. Jennifer furrows her brow a bit, unsure what JJ means, but still a bit concerned by JJ's reaction to Liam. --- Now away from Jenn's office, Liam gets a phone call. He answers in somewhat hushed tones. LIAM: (into phone) Yeah. No, it's going well. I can't be on the phone with you here, okay? I'll see you when I get home. Liam looks around, trying to not look suspicious in doing so, but naturally, not being successful at it. He heads for the elevator. --- Nicole lunges for the file in Nick's hands, but Nick pulls away just in time. Nicole is enraged and afraid of the sudden shift in the power dynamic between them, and stands with a distinct discomfort that wasn't there a moment ago. NICOLE: How the HELL did you get your hands on that? NICK: God, Nicole. For someone as smart as you, you'd think you'd at least be smart enough to take something like this to the paper shredder at LEAST. NICOLE: Don't be evasive, you weasel. How did you get ahold of those files. NICK: It's easy when you work in the building and know computers. Oh speaking of which, I took the liberty of wiping your backup copies of these from the server so you can't send them to Eric before I do and make yourself look like some kind of heroine or anything. NICOLE: Bastard. NICK: Language, Nicole. I actually just wanted to get all your research from you so you couldn't junk it. You reporters have sources far better than anything I could get my hands on, but...THIS. This was such an amazing find. Totally not what I was looking for but somehow SO much better! NICOLE: You're sick! I mean, really. You set me up and now you're going to pit my career against my relationship with Eric? Are you out of your mind? NICK: Lot of people think so. But for the first time in a long time, I feel like I'm seeing things clearer than I have in a long time. Percy, do you mind taking these files with you and putting them somewhere safe? PERCY: Certainly, Nicholas. Percy approaches Nick and takes the files from him, shielding himself from Nicole. Nicole folds her arms, not even making an effort to grab them now. Percy heads out of the room, leaving Nicole and Nick alone. NICOLE: You'll never get away with this, you know. NICK: Wanna throw a few more cliches in there, Nicole? NICOLE: Sure. How about, 'Go to Hell', 'You don't scare me', and 'I will make you pay for this'? NICK: Good choices. Not gonna help you at ALL but...nice effort. So, what's it gonna be? Are you going to keep working to help Percy and I shut EnerNext down? Or will I have to take YOU down? NICOLE: How am I even gonna do that? I'm suspended. Even if I'm able to keep working here afterwards, they're going to block me from carrying on with this story. NICK: Don't worry about that part. I'll handle it. You just stick to building a case against Titan and EnerNext, and keep building community resistance against it. I'll handle everything else. Nicole shakes her head at this entire scenario with disbelief. NICOLE: And I'm supposed to what? Trust you?? Really? NICK: If you do the right thing? Absolutely. Nicole, you can help a lot of people with this. All kinds of people who don't have a voice right now. And you can do this and have everything you want in your life. Eric, the respect of the journalistic community, a fantastic career. I will make sure you can have those things. But you have to do exactly what I ask of you. Or else... Nick points towards the door Percy walked out of. NICK: ...your future ends here. It's up to you. Nicole rolls her eyes at Nick, but is in serious, strenuous contemplation. --- EJ steps casually into Sami's office, after interrupting her conversation with Kate about Gabi. Sami is startled by EJ's arrival, and is uneasy with him approaching her, which is not lost on Kate or EJ. EJ: I'm sorry if I startled you. SAMI: Wha...what do you mean? I just...I was caught off guard, that's all. EJ: Well, I apologize for that. A momentary uneasy silence fills the air before EJ breaks it. The tension makes the moment of silence feel ten times longer than it is in reality. EJ: As for Gabi's modelling contract, I am slightly dubious of the source from which the idea stems, however, I am willing to concede that, in the grand scheme of things, this will stack the deck in our favour when it comes to dealing with Mr. Fallon. KATE: Thank you, EJ...I think. Sami, this is the only way we can both keep tabs on Nick. SAMI: Look, I'm not saying it's a bad idea, I just...I don't like the idea of Gabi having so much freedom when she's been so...naive about Nick. I mean...this could backfire and, heaven forbid, Ari could end up living with Nick and Gabi somewhere and Will would end up powerless to stop it. KATE: That won't happen. Look, don't immediately go to the worst case scenario like this. Gabi wants Will and Sonny to be a part of Ari's life. It's important to her. And as dim as she can be som-- SAMI: (interrupting) Most-- KATE: ...most of the time, she really does want what's best for that baby. Give her some credit there, at least. SAMI: You're right. (sigh). You're right, I just....ugh, I have so much on my mind right now and-- EJ: That's my fault. SAMI: No, it's...not. I mean it is but...look, EJ, I need to talk to you. Kate, sensing she's inserted herself into a bit of a touchy situation, gets up from her seat and heads for the doorway. KATE: That would be my cue to leave, I have a feeling. SAMI: Hasn't stopped you before. KATE: Charming as ever, Sami. EJ. Kate saunters out, leaving EJ and Sami alone. EJ stands by Sami's desk, arms folded, while Sami sits, uncomfortably, behind hers. She takes a moment to breathe, not looking up. EJ: Are you alright? SAMI: No. I'm not. I've been a complete....basketcase all week. EJ: I'm sorry for that. SAMI: Like I said...it's...not completely your fault. I just...I need to tell you something. EJ: ...Okay. SAMI: I think...I think I need to move out of the mansion for awhile. The colour drains from EJ's face. Truly at a loss for words, he stands, dumfounded. ---

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 31 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Jennifer slams her folders on her desk, seething after her confrontation with Anne. Liam is not far behind her, knocking gently on her door with a concerned look on his face. LIAM: You alright, Jenn? Jennifer looks up at Liam as she sits down at her desk. An exhausted, upset look on her face. JENNIFER: No. I'm not. LIAM: Well, do you need a...someone to talk to I could just...stay with you a minute, if you liked? Jennifer smiles slightly, but can only manage a bit of a smile. JENNIFER: I'd love that, but I think I need a few minutes to myself, or I'm going to explode, and I'd rather you not be here for that. LIAM: (laughs) Fair enough. Look, if you want to, we can always stop into the Brady Pub for a bit and you can sorta...vent your frustrations. I know that tends to do me a lot of good sometimes. JENNIFER: Thanks, Liam. I appreciate it. Maybe I'll see you at the Pub for...7? LIAM: Absolutely. Jenn opens her office door for Liam and there is JJ in the doorway, surprised, and unpleasantly surprised to see Liam. JJ: Mom! What's going on? --- Billie steps into the office where the computer had just turned off. Turning on the light in the room, she begins to inspect the computer. Not finding anything, she pulls out the tower, and inspects the back, stopping when she reaches the USB drive. A small drive that barely looks like more than the size of a thumbtack has been inserted into the drive. Finding this odd, she pulls the key out and looks it over closely. Billie gets up, putting the USB drive in her pocket. She hastily exits, turning off the light in the room before leaving. --- Sami is in her office at Countess Wilhelmina, on the phone with a client, when a knock on the door breaks her focus. SAMI: (into phone) ...And so these figures need to be addressed, ASAP, because we cannot go into fall with an overrun like that...and... The knocking continues, and Sami struggles to ingore it. SAMI: (into phone) ...I don't want MadWorld thinking, even for a second, that they've got the edge. You understand? ...I....I gotta call you back. That alright? Okay. Sami hangs up the phone and marches, angrily, to the door. Opening it brusquely, she finds Kate on the other side. Sami is unimpressed. SAMI: Kate! KATE: Well that took you long enough. SAMI: I was in a call, Kate. You know, doing work, that thing I do when I'm at the office. KATE: How quaint. Kate steps into Sami's office without asking permission. She saunters slowly. KATE: Mind if I come in and ask you something? SAMI: Why do I have a feeling you won't take 'no' for an answer. KATE: Because you're smarter than you look? Sami glowers at Kate, while Kate turns to face Sami, looking her up and down. KATE: On second thought-- SAMI: ...What do you want, Kate? KATE: I just want you to hire Gabi to model for you. Sami looks to Kate, confused. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Sami looks to Kate, utterly baffled by her idea. SAMI: Why would I hire Gabi to model for me? And why are YOU suggesting it? KATE: Well, if we want to elminate Nick Fallon, we need to remove any power he has over Gabi. SAMI: I really don't think he has much power over Gabi. Kate rolls her eyes at Sami. KATE: You know, for a woman who's been on death row, you're probably the most naive person I've ever met. SAMI: I just don't see it, Kate. Where is all this power he has over her. He's barely associated with her since he got back from downstream. KATE: Oh come off it, Sami. Nick has been obsessed with getting back with Gabi for months now. Look at what he did to her the night we tried to kill him-- SAMI: SHH! Kate jumps back at Sami's paranoid jumpiness. KATE: Stop that! There's no one here. SAMI: Sorry, I'm just...trying to be careful. KATE: Well stop it, and start listening. He was after Gabi before, he's after her now. So we need to nip it in the bud before he tries something else. We all know that guys like Nick Fallon don't give up out of nowhere. He's up to something. We need to keep Gabi from being in any way reliant on Nick, and if he does insert himself in Gabi's life again, that we are both in close enough proximity to him to suss him out before he gets too far. Having Gabi working for you works almost like a mouse trap. Lure him in, and nab that bastard. EJ: Kate's right. We need to do this. EJ startles Sami with his appearance in her office. Kate seems smugly satisfied by EJ's agreement, but Sami is incredibly uneasy with him. --- Nicole and Percy stand in the MadWorld lab, looking over to Nick, who is obscuring Nicole's file folder while looking out the window. NICOLE: Usually when people talk they face each other, Nick. Nick turns around, still hiding the file folder behind him. NICK: Alright, Nicole. What's the trouble? NICOLE: Oh you know damn well, you sniveling little rat. You set me up! NICK: Oh I did now! How exactly did I do that? NICOLE: Don't play innocent, Nick. You knew all along that Titan was behind the EnerNext deal. You wanted to make sure that the Titan press coverage was against the news to make them look bad. And you tricked me into playing along. NICK: Right, Nicole. Because obviously it's not at all up to the person doing the story to maybe...you know....do their research? It took me a whole ten seconds to make the connection between EnerNext and Titan. So what's your excuse? NICOLE: EnerNext had worked with Titan before, but it was nothing to do with this project. The only publicized reports on their partnership was from at least two years ago, which means the only reason you knew about this connection was because you had an inside track. Nick approaches Nicole slowly, almost menacingly. Percy stands to one side, cautiously observing the situation. NICK: And what if I did? I'm trying to help Percy here to keep his home. I'm trying to stop these corporate nutcases from turning the entire town into a toxic waste dump so they can line their pockets a bit more. I'm trying to do the right thing. I know that's really hard for you to conceive of, knowing your history, but I'd think you'd understand someone wanting to change for the better, no? Trying to stand up for what's right? NICOLE: I do. But you don't get that by deceiving the people that are here to help you out. And that's exactly why I'm not helping you anymore. Nick isn't at all shocked by Nicole's revelation. Percy is stunned, but Nick clearly has anticipated Nicole's reaction. NICK: What did you say? NICOLE: I am dropping this story. PERCY: But you can't do that! NICOLE: Just watch me. NICK: Percy. Don't panic. I knew she was gonna pull something like this. NICOLE: Ah yes. Mr. Omnipotent. You've got my number. Can't hide anything from you, can I-- NICK: ...You aren't going to drop this story, Nicole. Okay? You're going to keep working on this with us. NICOLE: Says who? NICK: I do. Nicole laughs sarcastically at Nick's assertion. Nick slowly walks over to the window, where the file folder was. As Nicole carries on, he grabs the folder. NICOLE: Well, now I know you've lost your grip on reality. Seriously, Nick. You have no legs to stand on here. I am suspended from my job, thanks to you. I may be fired. Which means I would have no place to broadcast this story to. I look like a loose cannon as it is, again, thanks to you. And frankly, since you're doing so much good for my reputation right now, I don't think I'd want to work with you, anyway. So, I don't know, Nick. You tell me, why should I keep working on this story? Nick turns around quickly, the file folder opened. NICK: Because I don't think that Eric would be too keen on finding out how much you know about...Dr. Chyka, is it? Nicole is stunned into silence by what Nick's just revealed. ---

LOL @ Scotty and Van. You are killing me with this. I love Scotty and Fen knowing that Scotty's into dudes. Good drama. Michael's scene with Sheila was golden. I LOVED everything about it. Your dialogue in every scene is getting stronger and stronger. I feel more in the scenes than ever before. Great work!

BAM! Back from the dead! This is gonna get good. A nice episode. Not overly long, but packed a real punch! Great job! I loved seeing Janice come out, recalling everything that happened with Reginald. The big reveal at the end, fabulous! I can't wait to see what havoc Reginald's gonna cause next

Ohhhh Connie's alive. Oh God. I don't know much about Anna's baby, but this sounds interesting, at the very least. I really like the stories you're putting out there, Cary. Keep up the great work

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 30 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson SPECIAL GUEST STAR: Jerry VerDorn as Tyler Houston, CEO of EnerNext. Nick walks over to the elevator at Titan HQ, heading down to the Titan TV floors. He looks down at his phone, and sees a text message from Percy. Nicole Walker on the rampage. Headed your way. Look out! Nick thinks for a moment, before turning to the elevator door as it opens. He presses the button to the 8th floor. The doors close behind him. --- Brady, Tyler, and Victor stand in the now-deserted town square after the press conference. The three men, all in suits, are despairing the mess that their press conference turned into. Tyler bends down to pick up a page from the newspaper that had blown in in the hustle of the crowd's exit. The headline reads "CONTROVERSIAL ENERNEXT TAR SANDS ANNOUNCED TODAY" TYLER: I see we've got friends all over the press. Victor and Brady turn to read the headline. VICTOR: You know, I remember when all you had to tell people was that there were well-paying jobs being created, and everyone was satisfied. BRADY: Well, people would've been convinced if Nicole had kept her mouth shut. VICTOR: It's not entirely her fault. BRADY: How do you figure? VICTOR: Well, clearly the public education system failed her as well, how else do you explain such fundamental stupidity? TYLER: Look, I think what we have to consider is, quite simply, how to proceed. VICTOR: What's all this "we"? Didn't you quit? TYLER: I stepped down. But that doesn't mean I don't have a stake in this, nor does it mean I won't be involved. Victor and Brady are intrigued. --- Theresa steps off the elevator at the hospital, where Anne is planted at her usual coffee station. Anne is more than a bit annoyed at Theresa, who is making a beeline for Anne's side. ANNE: Look who shows up! You know, honestly, you're getting to be as bad as the remaining Horton? THERESA: Okay, I'm sorry. Rough night. Now what is this about being "down one Horton". ANNE: Shh shh. (nearly whispering) Abigail Deveraux. THERESA: What about her? ANNE: I, Anne Milbauer, detective extraordinaire got the goods on her. And she quit last night. THERESA: What?? ANNE: Quick, okay, come to my office, I'll explain everything. Jennifer storms out from the elevator. Maxine, standing at the nurses' station, looks over to her, concern in her eyes. MAXINE: Okay, what's wrong with you, Honey? You look like you could stab through someone's heart with that look in your eyes. JENNIFER: Maxine, don't tempt me. Have you seen Anne this morning? MAXINE: Aha! All you needed to say. She just went with your best friend Theresa to her office. JENNIFER: Thanks. Jennifer storms over to Anne's office, where the door is closed. Jennifer opens it without knocking. Theresa and Anne look over in shock, but Anne suddenly smiles smugly when she sees who is at the door. ANNE: Good morning, Jenny! How are you this wonderful sunny day? JENNIFER: You are going to explain to me right now what you did to my daughter last night one way or another. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Jordan and Sheryl walk back to the elevators at Titan. Jordan is panicked, but Sheryl is attempting to keep a cool head. JORDAN: Well now we have no choice. We have to help Nick Fallon with...whatever plan he's got. SHERYL: Why are you so uneasy about him. JORDAN: Well... SHERYL: It's something to do with Rafe, isn't it? Rafe doesn't like him because... JORDAN: Because Nick was married to his sister and he did some pretty unspeakable things to his sister's baby's dad and they got an annulment and Rafe's...well he's protective of his sister. And I can't say I blame him, really. SHERYL: Okay, but realistically...Jordan...you know, Nick...I think he's on our side in this, legitimately. And the guy's a computer genius. He could really help us out with taking these guys down! JORDAN: I just...I don't know, Sheryl. SHERYL: Besides, it's not like we have much choice in the matter, do we? The elevator dings and opens, Jordan and Sheryl step in. Jordan sighs as the elevator door shuts. JORDAN: Not if we don't want to get caught. The door to the adjacent elevator opens at that moment, and Billie steps out, into the deserted office floor. She looks around for any signs of Sheryl or Jordan. Out of the corner of her eye, she sees a light in the office Jordan and Sheryl had just exited. As she looks in, the computer monitor shuts off, as the desktop they were running turns itself off. Billie is concerned, and looking around her, steps into the office, using her key card. --- A few floors down, Nick is at Titan TV's floor, heading for Nicole's office. Nick is mumbling to himself as he walks. NICK: Gotta get those files before Nicole gets here. He scans his key card to gain access. It fails. Nick thinks for a second, before pulling out his tablet to quickly access the Titan server (which he's hacked), changing his key card access. He tries again, this time unlocking Nicole's door. He steps inside and walks over to Nicole's desk, using only the natural light from outside to guide him. The somewhat ill-lit room is still light enough that Nick doesn't trip on anything on his way. He stops at her desk, recalling his previous encounter with Nicole while she was going over the story with Percy. ::: FLASHBACK to DAYS OF OUR LIVES #26 Nick and Percy are in Nicole's office, Nicole seems hostile towards Nick, and Nick is treading carefully in order not to step on Nicole's toes and ruin Percy's chances of getting his story told. NICK: Do you have any of this documentation in electronic form? I...I ask because I feel like...as a technologically inclined person, I just...I find paper copies to be very... NICOLE: Old hat? NICK: Insecure. NICOLE: Look here, felon-- NICK: Fallon-- NICOLE: Whatever! I like keeping hard copies in addition to keeping electronic copies on the cloud server. It's harder for people to deny inconvenient truths when they're on paper. NICK: Understood. ::: Nick recalls Nicole pulling the file from her bottom right hand drawer prior to this exchange. ::: NICK: Gotcha. Nick makes a beeline for the bottom right hand drawer. Opening it up, he discovers immediately a folder exactly like the one he recalls. He scoops it up hastily and puts it in his laptop bag. He exits the room and heads quickly back to the elevators, hoping to get back to the MadWorld lab before Percy and Nicole get there. --- Anne has her hands on her hips, enjoying every moment of goading Jennifer while she's enraged in Anne's office. ANNE: Now now, Jenny! Is that ANY way to talk to someone in a professional setting? Jennifer slams the door to Anne's office shut behind her. JENNIFER: Cut the crap right now, Anne. I know you did something to cause my daughter to quit last night. Let me guess, you railroaded her into it? You found some magical loophole in her contract that she hasn't followed so you think you can just...throw her out? ANNE: I did no such thing. I approached her with a concern, and we both came to the mutual decision that it would be in everyone's best interest if she stepped down from her position with us. JENNIFER: Oh, give me a break. I know my daughter and I know she would never quit a job like this, it means way too much to her. Theresa and Anne begin laughing as Jenn talks about "knowing her daughter". ANNE: Ohhh Jenny. You keep telling yourself that over and over until you're blue in the face. Because that would be the first time I've seen you work hard at anything, and I would enjoy that very much. JENNIFER: You know what? You and your little minion here can be as miserable and vindictive as you want, but I will find out what you did to my daughter, and when I do, I will end your careers here. BOTH of you. I will make your names so bad neither of you will be employable by anyone outside of a fast food window. So you best watch your backs. ANNE: Is that a threat? Because I'm trembling in my boots. JENNIFER: Good day to both of you. Jennifer walks out of Anne's office, visibly angered and confused. Inside, Theresa and Anne wait a moment to make sure Jenn's gone. Anne is still unsure, so she runs to the doorway and closes it quickly before running back to Theresa. ANNE: Okay, so here's the scoop. Anne leans against her desk casually. THERESA: Oh this better be good. The suspense is killing me. ANNE: Okay, so I went down to sweet little Abigail's office last night, and what should I see? Our dearest worker bee engaged in a heated little argument with one Elvis Junior DiMera. Theresa looks intrigued, but confused. THERESA: Wait, why? ANNE: Because someone has been having a very steamy little affair under all our noses. Theresa nearly jumps out of her chair in excitement. THERESA: Oh REALLY! ANNE: Oh YES, Honey. EJ DiMera's been screwing Abby on the side. Theresa nearly screams out in joy at Abby and Jennifer's expense. She leans in towards Anne with anticipation. THERESA: Please PLEASE tell me you got proof of it all. ANNE: Theresa, honey, who do you think I am? Of course I did. It's all recorded. Anne holds up her phone. Theresa smiles widely, and claps quietly for Anne's quick thinking. THERESA: So wait, you confronted her with it and blackmailed her into quitting? That's it? ANNE: (laughing) Seriously? Of course that's not ALL. Abby isn't gonna go telling anybody what actually happened, or else this recording goes straight to Mommy, and to Sami Brady. Now, naturally, a true professional bitch does not show her entire hand at once. So I'm gonna hold onto this baby. I know it's gonna come in handy later. Theresa smiles even brighter. Shaking her head in amazement at Anne's awesome skills in bitchcraft. --- Nick steps into his lab, and sets his laptop bag on the desk. He unzips the bag and pulls the file folder out. He slowly opens it to ensure the files pertaining to Percy's case are inside. Instead, he finds files with regards to Kristen DiMera's meetings with Dr. Chyka. He looks through the files, confused, flipping through them all quickly, he realizes that the files detail a drug cocktail that explains Eric's well-publicized actions at the hotel in the Capitol. NICK: Powerful aphrodisiac...woah, these masking agents are...amazing. Nick looks through the papers, fascinated by what he's reading. He quickly realizes that these files would exonerate Eric in the eyes of the church, allowing the shamed ex-priest to wear the collar again. NICK: And if he had the choice of going back...ohhh DAMN, Nicole. (laughs). Ohhh you bitch! Nicole and Percy step into the office behind Nick, who is facing away from the door. NICOLE: Quit the funny business. We need to talk, you little worm. Nick looks up from the folder, shutting it slowly. A smug smile flashes across Nick's face. He replies calmly without once turning around to face Nicole. NICK: Sure, Nicole. Let's talk. ---

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 29 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Billie and Kate stand off to the side of the chaos, Billie realizing that Jordan and Sheryl probably are nowhere to be found. BILLIE: They're not here. KATE: How do you know they didn't plant Nicole to ask those questions and whoop everyone up into that frenzy? BILLIE: Think about it, Mom. If they knew it was gonna go down here, wouldn't it make more sense to use it as a distraction to do some damage somewhere else. KATE:...Like Titan. BILLIE: Exactly. KATE: Go. BILLIE: I'll keep you posted, Mom. Billie runs off to Titan HQ to find Jordan and Sheryl. Kate looks over to the crowd, concerned that the chaos will increase. Percy steps over to Kate while she looks on, though Kate pretends not to notice him, hoping he'll go away. PERCY: Greetings! Kate rolls her eyes, continuing to look out into the crowd. KATE: Good day. Enjoying the pandemonium? PERCY: My dear, if this will assist me in retaining my homestead, I shall do as neccessary. KATE: Is that an admission of guilt? Should I be pointing a finger at you and Mr. Fallon? PERCY: Take it as you wish. But I wouldn't speak so loudly as to be heard by those above your station. The consequences could be rather dire. Kate finally turns to face Percy. A sour, embittered look on her face, rife with suspicion. Nicole snaps out of her trance, with Victor still looking on from the stage right at her. She shakes her head and mouths to Victor "I had no idea". Victor remains unimpressed. Nicole turns abruptly and heads right over to Percy. A woman on a mission. NICOLE: Where is he? PERCY: Whom, m'dear? NICOLE: You know exactly who I'm talking about. Nick Fallon. Where is that snivelling weasel? --- Nick stands in the executive office at Titan, laughing at Sheryl and Jordan, who are seated at a desktop computer, where they shouldn't be. He waits for Jordan to tell him why they're there, though expecting she won't. JORDAN: You see...Sheryl had to find some files for Kate for an upcoming presentation, and her computer wasn't connecting to the cloud server so-- NICK: Baloney. JORDAN: What do you mea-- NICK: Baloney. I know exactly why you're here. And I am going to help you do it. Sheryl and Jordan look at each other before looking to Nick, with worry and confusion. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- JJ, Rory and Bev are at the Brady Pub, chatting over some food after school. Daniel walks in, catching JJ's attention immediately. JJ: Daniel! DANIEL: Hey, JJ. You and I need to talk. JJ: I know. I'm sorry, but I had no choice but to tell my mom about-- DANIEL: Don't. I know why you did what you did. I wanted to apologize to you. I went about this all wrong. And now I think it's too late for your mom and I. JJ: I'm...I'm really sorry, man. Really, I thought this would fix everything, and it just made it worse. DANIEL: Look, as long as it stays between all of us, you're in no danger of going back to prison. Just keep your nose to the grindstone, do that community service, and everything will work out just fine, okay? JJ: Thanks. I appreciate it. DANIEL: Alright, I gotta get back to the hospital. I'll see you later? JJ: Yeah, man. See ya. JJ sits back down at his table, as Daniel runs from the pub. On his way out, he darts around the corner, and bumps right into Billie, who's also rushing to get to Titan HQ. DANIEL: Oo! OW! Sorry. BILLIE: Oh crap! Yikes. I'm...sorry. Hi Daniel! DANIEL: Billie! It's been awhile. Billie smiles a bit. Her tension and hurried pace take a momentary leave. Though she's on her guard since she can't quite remove the mistrust she has for Daniel after how he's slept his way through her family. BILLIE: Yeah. it has. DANIEL: Did you...just get back to town? BILLIE: Today, in fact. I'm gonna be here for awhile, working with mom at MadWorld. DANIEL: Excellent. I just popped in to talk to JJ for a sec...I'm heading back to the hospital, did you...you looked like you were in a hurry. Did you want me to take you anywhere. BILLIE: Oh...I wasn't going far, just to Titan. DANIEL: Well, that's fine. It's on my way to the hospital. Why don't I drop you off? BILLIE: I'd love that but I'm parked just the other side of the street so I will have to raincheck. But look, if you're free sometime, we should grab a coffee at the new club. DANIEL: TBD? BILLIE: Yeah! DANIEL: I am totally down for that. BILLIE: Fantastic. So... DANIEL: So... BILLIE: ...I guess I'll see you...sometime. DANIEL: Yeah! For sure. BILLIE: Okay...bye! Billie watches Daniel walk off for his car, Billie shakes her head. BILLIE: Oh snap out of it, Billie. You can do better than that. Billie shudders a bit, and continues on her way to her car. --- Nicole is nearly nose-to-nose with a slightly terrified Percy, when Brady steps over to her, grabbing her by the wrist and turning her to face him. BRADY: What in the HELL was that? NICOLE: I was set up, Brady. I had no idea you guys were involved in this EnerNext deal? BRADY: Really? You didn't think to do a little research on it before? NICOLE: No! I...I focused on the environmental impact and that...I was assured that Titan wasn't invovled. I even looked into it a bit and...I didn't see anything connecting you guys. BRADY: Oh, right. And I'm supposed to believe that. Are you seriously that lazy a journalist? NICOLE: No one told me Titan was invovled, Brady. How was I supposed to know you guys wanted a fluff piece talking about how great it was that the local air colour was going to be turning a unique shade of grey? BRADY: Right. Well, just for the record, we can't fire you for this. We have journalistic integrity to maintain. But you're definitely off this story, and we're going to suspend you for the next 3 weeks, with pay, until we can figure out what to do with you for causing this...madness. NICOLE: But...Brady...wha...I didn't mean to... Nicole's demeanour changes from a feeling of deflation to a burning rage, she turns to Percy, fire in her eyes. NICOLE: You're gonna come with me and you're going to get Nick to meet us at my office, NOW. Nicole grabs Percy by the arm and they storm away from the square. Brady looks on, anger and disappointment in his eyes. Kate looks on, a wry amusement across her face. KATE: Well, that was more entertaining than any press conference I've ever been to. BRADY: Save it, Kate. KATE: Now, now. Just remember. It looks bad now, but you have the media control. You can spin this into gold from here on out. BRADY: That's the thing, Kate. I don't know how much longer we'll have Titan TV to do that. KATE: What do you mean? BRADY: Conflict of interest laws. Plus, Titan's in financial turmoil. We may need to sell the TV station. KATE: Well, you certainly can count on my vote to keep the TV station in your hands. BRADY:Appreciate it. Look. I gotta get back to Grandad and Tyler. I'll see you at the office. KATE: Absolutely. Kate looks on, a plotting look in her eyes. KATE: I just know this is all connected. But how? --- Jordan gets up from the chair she's sitting in, confused by what Nick's referring to. JORDAN: Help us? NICK: I think we both have the same goals here. See, I have good hearing...and a really really good memory. SHERYL: Would you stop being cryptic and tell us, what the hell you're talking about? NICK: Oh now, where's the fun in that? You know, I like to keep tabs on international news. A lot of people around here don't bother, but I love seeing what's going on from a global perspective. I find it makes my work that much more compelling. Don't you think? JORDAN: Sure. NICK: And so...when I saw the two of you for the first time...I knew I recognized you both from somewhere. And then it hit me. I did. The newspaper. Take away your glasses, and cut your hair off and dye it pink and voila! Kaylie Matthews, Siobhan McKinnon. Jordan and Sheryl look at each other in a bit of terror, but Sheryl holds it in and tries to take dominance back from Nick. SHERYL: So what? Now you're gonna blackmail us to help you do God knows what? NICK: Oh come on! I hardly have to do anything to you guys. We're on the same side. JORDAN: I don't get it. NICK: The EnerNext plan. Titan is buying out EnerNext, and Victor and Brady are going to be running it. Ergo, you guys, like me, want to take Titan down. And I think three heads, are definitely better than one. Don't you agree? Sheryl and Jordan are still unsure, but look to each other, pondering Nick's idea. NICK: Ponder it, ladies. But just remember, I know who you are, and that could get you in a lot of trouble. Nick winks at Jordan and Sheryl and walks out of the office, a smug smile on his face. Jordan looks over to Sheryl, concern all over her face. JORDAN: Great. Now what do we do? ---

Really enjoyed this. There's a lot of good stuff coming together and I loved that Michael is defacto head of Newman now. Excellent stuff. Dru, as always, gives me life. The Cane story works for me, I'm enjoying it. Don't worry.

Good episode. I can't wait for this wedding. I really like the bonding Jake's doing with Steven and Kirkland. Awesome stuff. You're doing a great job with the characters. WHO IS THIS BOSS?? lolol. Another great episode.

VERY good episode, Cary. LOVE LOVE LOVE Vicky and Jake's fight. And THANK YOU for bringing Marley's rape up. AW wanted to sweep that under the carpet before, so I'm glad you're acknowledging it. I also loved Vicky asking Jake if he'd ever done something he needed a second chance for. It's SO vivid in my mind that she'd say that. Brilliant. Donna and Michael, just how I remember loving them. BRILLIANT scenes together. You get them both. I can't wait to see more of what Joy's up to. FANTASTIC episode. You've done a GREAT job.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 28 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson SPECIAL GUEST STAR: Jerry VerDorn as Tyler Houston, CEO of EnerNext. A cross section of Salem appears in Town Square. Everyone from Nicole, who is busy doing a live broadcast previewing the proceedings, to Percy, to Will, Sonny, Gabi, and Baby Ari, as well as Marlena, Hope, Jennifer, Abe, Maxine, all out in protest of the EnerNext deal. Aiden, Adrienne and Justin, are also in the crowd. Kate and Billie hang back, away from the others, observing those around them. KATE: I don't see them anywhere. BILLIE: Well, it doesn't start for another few minutes, so maybe they're on their way. KATE: They better be. I can't wait to see them antagonize Victor and show everybody their true colours. Victor and Brady stand backstage, waiting for their grand entrance. Victor is tirelessly ensuring all the final details are in place, while Brady, desperate to try to prove useful, attempts to follow his every move, and take initiative, only to have Victor take over every time. BRADY: Grandad, I can do this you know. You don't have to do everything. Victor looks over at Brady, a look of resigned annoyance in his eyes. VICTOR: You know that mouthwash you're using doesn't cover up bourbon very well. BRADY: Dammit, Grandad. ONE SHOT! That's all I had. To calm my nerves. VICTOR: And to transfer them onto me. Good God, Brady, you can't even get through a press conference without a drink? BRADY: Hair of the dog, Grandad. Trust me, I felt much better afterwards. VICTOR: You keep telling yourself that. In the meantime, I've got to get Miles and make sure Nicole's not trying to film this live spot with the lens cap on. Victor saunters away. Brady tenses as if to punch something but stops himself. As Nicole continues her report, Victor checks with Miles, who is headed backstage, to ensure all is well. Miles and Victor are out of Nicole's line of sight. VICTOR: (softly) Has she screwed up yet? MILES: No, Mr. Kiriakis. She's right on point, the story will be a huge boon for Titan. So much so, I think I'm going to head down to the stage and get the cues set up. I think she's got this. VICTOR: (laughing) You say that now, meanwhile, this one can't even dress herself in the morning. Skin-tight lycra micromini that looks like Picasso threw up on it. Ha! Classy to the end. Miles heads back with Victor to behind the stage. --- Sheryl and Jordan are facing Nick, panicking at being caught hacking into a Titan exec's computer. NICK: Well, well. What do we have here? A little corporate espionage, perhaps? JORDAN: It's...it's not what it looks like. NICK: I'm sure. SHERYL: And what the hell are you doing here, anyway? NICK: Well, see, I had business to attend to. But you guys are just so much more interesting. So what do you say, if you're not gonna tell me exactly what you're up to, I make a quick call to Kate and-- JORDAN: Okay okay! We'll tell you. Sheryl shoots Jordan a startled and angered look. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Theresa looks to Kim, who is sitting on her sofa. Kim looks guiltily at her daughter, while clutching a small pillow, tears in her eyes that she's trying to fight off. KIM: How did you figure it out? THERESA: Well, it's not hard to use EweSearch, Mom. Besides, I was trying, hoping for any tiny shred of dirt I could find on Phil. I needed to find a way to get him away from us. I was desperate. And that's when I found the film. It was...awful. It was...she was so...dead-eyed and...not the woman I'd met from the time she visited with Bo. Theresa flashes back to her teen self at the computer, unsure what to make of what she's seeing. She flips through a telephone book. THERESA: I wanted to confront Phil with it...but....for some reason, I just...I knew I had to call her instead. And so I did. ... In the flashback, we see Theresa phoning someone, panicked and scared. Billie picks up. BILLIE: Hello? ... THERESA: At first, she completely denied any part of it, and she seemed really angry at me. I think someone had tried to use it against her before. Anyway, I had to tell her everything that he'd done to me. The abuse, the touching, the lies. How he told me you'd never believe me...and I bought into that because you didn't. And she didn't ask another question, she just told me she was on her way. And that's what happened. Kim stays stone silent for a moment, drinking in what her daughter's just told her. She tries to hold back, but can't fight her tears any longer. She stands up and reaches for Theresa. KIM: Oh my God, Theresa. I'm...I'm a terrible mother. I'm so sorry, I should have believed you. Theresa tenses at her mother's touch. Kim senses this and pulls away from her. Theresa remains seemingly emotionally vacant. THERESA: You're right. You should have. Why did it take Billie telling you about how Phil exploited her for a quick buck before you realized I was telling the truth. You believed someone you'd met a handful of times over your own daughter. How could you? KIM: I don't know what to say. I guess I...I didn't want to believe that this same man who put me back together after your father and I separated...how he could be so...hurtful to you. I wish I could take it all back. I really do. THERESA: Well, then get on inventing that time machine then. KIM: Jeannie, I... THERESA: It's Theresa! Mother! (sighs) And I think it's time for you to go. KIM: Theresa, I'm sorr-- THERESA: Go. Please, Mom. Theresa walks over to the door and opens it, ushering a reluctant Kim out. Before Kim leaves, she turns to Theresa once more. KIM: I will be sorry until the day I die for what he put you through, Honey. Theresa says nothing and looks down at the ground. Once Kim leaves, Theresa closes the door behind her, finally letting her pent-up emotions out, she starts to cry as she leans against the door of her apartment. --- Hope looks over from the crowd of protesters she's surrounded herself with and sees Aiden Jennings speaking with some EnerNext people. She walks over to him, displeased. HOPE: Are you seriously supporting this? Aiden looks up, and smiles at Hope. AIDEN: Ahhh! I KNEW my day was going much too well. HOPE: Comedian, I see. AIDEN: Well, maybe humour will help these guys get this project through. HOPE: I like my air breatheable, thanks. AIDEN: And your family and friends without jobs, as well, obviously. HOPE: Excuse me? AIDEN: Well, just think of all the jobs that this community will not be adding without this project. You know, you really have to start seeing things from other people's perspective, Hope. Aiden walks off, leaving Hope making a sour expression. Jennifer looks on with a concerned look. Adrienne and Justin look on, Adrienne fully in support of the EnerNext plan, and Justin, who has an inside track, less so. Adrienne is clearly kind of annoyed at Justin. ADRIENNE: You should be up there, you know. JUSTIN: You know, I just don't think you get why this is such a bad idea, Adrienne. ADRIENNE: I don't. I see work for people, which means construction projects for the company, and money for your practice. JUSTIN: Yeah, against my uncle. Because things aren't already strained between us because I didn't support this project. Come on. ADRIENNE: Well, if you don't make your bonus this year, you know exactly why. Justin rolls his eyes as the EnerNext spokesperson steps onstage. The lights focus on the stage, and there is a distinct sound of camera shutters and flashes around the square from the press. TYLER: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I am Tyler Houston, and I am CEO of EnerNext. As you are well aware, we have been working toward acquiring a large area of land to the northwest of Salem. And we are excited and honoured to meet with you today to discuss how this will affect your lives, and also to announce a fantastic deal we have just struck that will help to revitalize the area. Now before we get starte-- Nicole is already set to go, hand in the air, interrupting the proceedings with probing questions. Tyler attempts to stop her but is unable to. NICOLE: About these land acquisitions. Your company has been accused of underhanded tactics in order to coerce residents to give up their homes to them using false appraisals, lowballing and tricking home and landowners into selling their land to you under false pretenses. Sir, are you or your associates aware of these actions and what steps have you taken to avoid these underhanded tactics from continuing as the project continues? TYLER: I..I...Miss, I will answer your questions after I am finished my presentation. Percy raises his arm and voice from the crowd. PERCY: The lady has raised an excellent point that needs an answer! The crowd stirs, many in agreement, shouting insistently at Tyler to respond to Nicole's question. Brady and Victor are dismayed, but don't immediately recognize the voice as Nicole. VICTOR: Here come the environmentalist wingnuts! Back on stage, Tyler attempts to calm the crowd by quietly answering her question. TYLER: Procedures in the land acquisition was done lawfully and with full disclosure and agreement of the former landowners. To my knowledge, no one was decieved and the documents were clear in their language. The crowd is displeased by Tyler's answer. Nicole is ready and loaded to fire again. NICOLE: How about the fact that the site just happens to be a few miles from a predominently poorer, ethnic neighbourhood of Salem, as opposed to the east end of Salem, where scientists have shown the tar sands are richer in crude oil, but is near an affluent neighbourhood? Tyler stirs, now clearly uncomfortable with the line of questioning. The crowd is quickly whipping up into a frenzy. Brady looks out into the crowd and is horrified by what he sees. TYLER: I'm sorry, uh...Miss...but we will have to continue with the questions after I make my announce-- NICOLE: Or the simple fact that research from Alberta's tar sands project has shown how utterly devastating such projects are to the local environment and air quality? TYLER: I'm...um... The crowd is now out of control, many demanding Tyler speak up. Brady turns to Victor. BRADY: Someone has to stop her. VICTOR: Who? BRADY: Nicole, she's...she's the one asking all those questions, she's derailing the entire press conference. VICTOR: Get Miles over here now. I'm heading out there. Brady runs over to grab Miles, and Victor steps out onto the stage. Kate and Billie are looking around, desperately trying to see Jordan or Sheryl. TYLER: If you'll just allow me the opportunity to... Nicole's questions, like battle calls, continue until she sees Victor appear on the stage. She, along with the rest of the crowd, fall quickly silent. TYLER: *clears throat* May I announce our acquisition by Titan Industries. Meet our new co-CEO, Victor Kiriakis. Nicole's jaw drops at the news. Nicole suddenly realizes, Nick duped her. NICOLE: That miserable son of a bitch. ---

What a great episode. I actually really don't know whether Jake will stay or go in the next episode. You've done a GREAT job with everything in that episode. Donna is excellent as always. BRILLIANT!

This is soooo good. Everything's coming together in this episode, man. Love Michael connecting everything up with Sheila, I love the Dru stuff, and I love how Cane just doesn't believe what Malcolm found out. It's so good! Dru, as always, is hilarious. Sheila is so damned creepy with Sharon. Yikes! Great work!

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 27 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Jordan gets off the elevator at Titan HQ, looking around somewhat frantically for Sheryl, hoping not to be seen. The office is relatively empty given the hour, and the press conference means that many Titan execs are at the Town Square, prepping for the big show to come. Sheryl turns the corner at that moment and collects Jordan, hastily pulling her over to the doorway of an executive office. JORDAN: (whispering) How do you even have access to this? Sheryl holds up a keycard. SHERYL: It's amazing what sleeping with your boss can do, isn't it? JORDAN: You're...what? SHERYL: Oh, come on. You act like I've never done something like that before. Get real. JORDAN: So you stole it? Sheryl makes an irritated face at Jordan, and wordlessly turns around to open the door to the office. Jordan looks around her to make sure they're alone before stepping inside. --- Percy and Nick step into Horton Town Square, looking over where the press conference will take place. Nick takes Percy to one side. NICK: So...you know the plan? PERCY: Indeed I do! NICK: Alright. You stay here with Nicole. I'm off to work, but I'll be streaming the press conference on my phone. If I find anything pertinent on the Titan servers, I'll pass it on to you and you break it there. Got it? PERCY: Absolutely, Nicholas. I do have one small question. NICK: Okay, shoot. PERCY: What happens if Titan is not, in fact, connected to this EnerNext deal? NICK: Something tells me you don't have to worry about that. Nick winks before heading off to the Titan offices. Percy looks on with a look of concern. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Kate sighs heavily after having explained her fixation on Jordan to Billie, and what led her to the discovery that Jordan isn't who she says she is. She sits down on the sofa across from Billie, who is sitting, tight-lipped on the chaise in Kate's living room. Kate waits a moment before finally taking Billie's silence as a cue. KATE: Well? BILLIE: Well, Mom, what do you want me to say? Oh Mom, I'm so glad you've spent the entire year sticking your nose into your ex's new girlfriend? Because that's totally not the exact reason that I left Salem in the first place. KATE: Billie, all I'm trying to do is protect Rafe. BILLIE: Yes, but you are the one who set up this entire situation to begin with. KATE: And that's why I'm trying so hard to solve this problem. It's my fault Rafe's in this mess and I feel responsible for getting him out of it. BILLIE: Oh Mom, you're so noble. Would you like a medal? Kate's increasingly exasperated by Billie's tone. She takes a second before replying, looking to the ceiling and counting to three in her head. KATE: Okay, Billie...I get it. I inserted myself in a situation that was likely none of my business. But it was to protect Rafe. And judging by what I've uncovered, I'd say I made the right decision. BILLIE: Maybe you have...but it's happy side effect of doing something for all the wrong reasons. And one day, that's gonna come back to bite you. And you might be fighting that battle alone. --- Theresa paces her living room as Kim sits down, tears forming in her eyes. Theresa isn't crying, but her eyes are pained, recalling her past in LA. THERESA: You know...I did want to trust you. I did want to be that good daughter you hoped I'd be. I tried. You know, for the longest time, I was actually grateful to Phillip. He did so much good for you. All the time you were in therapy after we moved back to LA. Your reintergration. He was just....so good. I was little but...I knew what was going on. He helped hold you together on the days when you couldn't. I wanted that one day. I knew it. KIM: But Theresa...I mean...I know...I know I never asked you about it-- THERESA: You know, that's the worst part. I've never thought you cared. You always would change the subject or ask me something inane to make it sound like you cared but you weren't really listening. I just gave up. So come on. What do you wanna know, Mom? Kim looks up at Theresa, as she clutches a pillow on the sofa. Kim shakes her head slowly. KIM: I...when did it start? What...what happened? Theresa stares straight ahead of her towards the window. She walks slowly over to it and looks out on the city. She laughs a small laugh, more one of recognizing the situational irony than of actual humour. THERESA: You know...that's the first time you've ever asked that. All the times over these past years...I wanted you to ask me that more than anything. Legitimately, that's the one question I hoped you'd ask. You never did. Kim looks to the ground before her, ashamed to even look up at her daughter. She reluctantly responds, reiterating her question. KIM: Well...tell me now. If you're able to...I mean...if you want to tell me. I'm listening. When did it all start? THERESA: I was 7. You had gone back to Salem when we thought Uncle Roman had died. It kept going until I was 16, and that's when I finally had to tell you. You were going away to Europe for a conference, and you were going with that friend of yours. Andrew was going away with his friends for a week to Seattle and I just...I couldn't let you leave us alone. Something just snapped in me. Theresa thinks back, flashing back to sitting down on the bed in her mom's room, explaining to Kim what happened with Phillip. And Kim's anger and disbelief in return. THERESA: And you didn't believe me. You didn't believe a word of it. Because I'd become such a bad kid that you just figured I was making up stories. Theresa finally turns around to face Kim. She looks Kim dead in the eyes. THERESA: And that's when I tracked her down. Kim's face clearly expresses that she's made some kind of connection with what Theresa's said and something Kim's previously aware of. --- Sami looks over at Abby, concern on her face, as they continue to talk at Club TBD. SAMI: Abby, did I...say something wrong? I'm sorry if something I said got to you, or... ABBY: No no no, it's okay. I just...You know...had goals and now... SAMI: Well...look, you were always a good writer...we are looking for a junior assistant in our PR department. If you wanted to apply for it-- ABBY: Sami, I don't want a sympathy handout. SAMI: Abby! This isn't a handout. I know you're capable of some amazing stuff, just like your father. Look at this as a chance for you to really shine in a job you're good at. ABBY: It is...a really good job...but... SAMI: Then yes. I can draw up the paperwork as soon as possible, but first I need to go talk to EJ about it, once I do that, I'll have you sign on. And I'm not gonna take 'no' for an answer. Because you need a job and there's not likely gonna be a better job than this. If I do say so myself, we're a pretty damn good company to work for. Abby's at a loss for words what with Sami's generosity. She struggles to respond, and with Sami's motormouth, it's hard to get a word in edgewise anyway. So Abby stands, dons a polite white smile, and nods heartily at Sami's offer. ABBY: I...uh....thanks, Sami. SAMI: Don't mention it. You're an awesome person, and a hard worker, and I'd know. You don't need a reference if I've seen you work already. RIght? ABBY: Right. Sami leans over and gives Abby a hug, as though they've been friends for years. Abby is dumfounded. SAMI: Look, I've kind of had a frantic week so I gotta go. Uh...I'll see you soon, Abby. ABBY: Yeah, you too, Sami. Sami takes off hurriedly. Abby stands by the bar, dumfounded, before suddenly realizing how closely she'd be working with EJ. ABBY: Oh God, this is gonna get awkward really fast. --- Sheryl boots up one of Titan's computers and inserts a USB key into the drive. JORDAN: Okay, Sheryl, do you not think this is incredibly risky? SHERYL: Clearly dating this Rafe guy is making you soft, Jordan. Come on! What is it about Jordan Ridgeway that you can't turn her off and turn Kaylie Matthews back on. JORDAN: Because Kaylie Matthews didn't care what anyone thought. Jordan Ridgeway is with a really great guy who doesn't need to know that I'm in cahoots with a woman who wants to bring down a multi-national conglomerate by any means neccessary. NICK: Sounds like fun. Can I join you? Nick's voice startles Jordan and Sheryl, as Nick enters the room, a wide 'gotcha' smile across his face. Jordan and Sheryl appear petrified that they've been caught. ---

Hey, ML. So as for 'Uncle Eric', he is "Father" Eric's namesake and Kim's uncle who abused her when she was young, causing the DID to emerge in 1992. Thanks for the comments, both you and Casey. Glad you're enjoying!

Oh God. I can tell already Carly's gonna go into one of those annoying tirades that's grated on me for years. Ugh. Very good episode. I am a bit lost on some of the stories, but I know you can guide me along. Great work!

Yeah, I'm with ML. The story that grabs me is Patrick's drug additction. Hoping to see some more familiar faces from pre-Guza/RC days too. I'm sure you can balance it all though. I love your work at AW, so I can't wait to see how you do GH.

Alright. So I only vaguely know what's going on in the show right now, but it looks good. I like the interactions and I do love that Monica is being featured as much as she is so far. Hope that continues. Jason I haven't liked since he got in that car crash in '96 but...enh. We'll see. Looks good so far!

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 26 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Nicole opens the file folder that holds all her research on EnerNext for Percy. NICOLE: Alright! Nick raises a finger, as if to ask a question meekly in a classroom. NICK: Uhh...question. Nicole continues to be short with Nick responding almost before he has a chance to finish his sentence. NICOLE: Yeah? Nick is taken aback by Nicole's impatience with him. He carries on, though he's treading carefully so as not to show any outward irritation with Nicole that could get Percy in trouble. NICK: Do you have any of this documentation in electronic form? I...I ask because I feel like...as a technologically inclined person, I just...I find paper copies to be very... NICOLE: Old hat? NICK: Insecure. NICOLE: Look here, felon-- NICK: Fallon-- NICOLE: Whatever! I like keeping hard copies in addition to keeping electronic copies on the cloud server. It's harder for people to deny inconvenient truths when they're on paper. NICK: Understood. NICOLE: Can I move on now? NICK: Whenever you like. NICOLE: Great! So I've been working on tracking down all the scientific data on projects like this, their effect on the local environments, plus, I managed to contact a local citizens' group who are planning to rally at the press conference today. They know your story, and I hear you may have some big support coming your way today. PERCY: Brilliant! Are you saying there's hope for my home after all? NICOLE: We'll see. The only thing I've had trouble tracking down is their business association. PERCY: How so? Nicole shuffles uncomfortably in her seat. NICOLE: Well...word has it that EnerNext are entering into a partnership with a major conglomerate, but no one knows who. Nick smirks, recalling the article he saw about Titan's deal with EnerNext. NICK: Well, I wouldn't worry too much about that. I mean, surely they'll announce the deal at the press conference. NICOLE: I don't like surprises. They did make mention of making a supplies deal awhile ago with Titan, but that deal was cancelled shortly thereafter because Titan was "moving in another direction", so I doubt EnerNext would get back into bed with them. And thank God, because if Titan were involved in this deal, I wouldn't have been presented with this story. And personally, I think we have a good shot at taking these bastards down. Percy and Nick smile confidently at Nicole. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Kate is surprised to see Billie at her door, with all her luggage. KATE: Well, sweetie, I wasn't expecting you so...early. BILLIE: Yeah, you know how the ISA works. They like to keep people on their toes. KATE: That's the understatement of the year. Kate realizes she's keeping her daughter in the hallway. KATE: Well, come in already. I'm sorry. BILLIE: Thanks, Mom. Billie brings in two suitcases and a tote bag with her, and another two bags linger in the hallway. Kate's eyes bug out at her luggage. KATE: Uh...Billie? BILLIE: Yeah, Mom? KATE: How long are you planning on staying? Billie heads back for the door to grab the last two bags. BILLIE: As long as I'm needed. Could be a few weeks, could be a few months or more. You never know! KATE: Well that's lovely. Uh...are they setting you up with accomodations or...? BILLIE: Of course not! Mom, they need me to live with you so that you stay protected, since you're the informant and all that. Speaking of which, how did you figure out that Jordan Ridgeway was really Kaylie Matthews, anyway? Kate suddenly remembers the root of her troubles with Billie before Billie left town the last time were rooted in Kate's manipulations and meddling. She tries now to cover her tracks. KATE: I...well...it's a funny story. --- Jordan wakes up in Rafe's arms. She stirs a bit before waking up to a text message. She looks over to a sleeping Rafe and, as quietly as possible checks the message. It's from Sheryl. EN announcement 2day. Meet me @ titan hq Jordan looks up, concerned about what Sheryl has in mind. --- Brady shakes his head in disbelief at Victor's warning. He paces the Kiriakis living room. BRADY: You know...I felt really good today. For the first time in a long time. I woke up...I felt good. I didn't have the baggage of the past couple years on my back. I didn't have the hurt. The humiliation. None of it. I felt like I could finally move forward. Thanks for taking that away from me, granddad. VICTOR: I'm only telling you this for your own good. The board was deeply embarrassed by your presentation. We can't have our CEO going in front of a national audience like this. Especially when there's such potential for naysayers and protest groups at the press conference. BRADY: You think I don't know that? You think I'm just an ostrich, burying his head in the sand and pretending nothing's going on around me? Grandad, I know what the stakes are. VICTOR: Good. Keep them in your mind past the end of the press conference and we might be making some progress. I've got to get going to go over the details with EnerNext's president. I'll see you at the Town Square. Victor slowly walks out of the room. Brady looks over at the bottles of alcohol in the corner of the room. He strongly considers heading over to it. --- Theresa stands in her doorway, a mix of concern and anger at her mother crosses her face. Theresa tries to maintain a tough exterior, but she is clearly sweating at her mother's discovery. THERESA: What are you doing with that? KIM: It fell out of your bag last night, Theresa. Don't worry, I didn't steal any from you. THERESA: Ugh. You're so hilarious, Mom. Kim waits a moment for Theresa to say something or invite her in. When she doesn't, Kim prompts her. KIM: Well? Are you going to invite me in or do I have to stand here with a bag of cocaine in my hand? THERESA: SHHH! Mom! Get inside! God! Theresa ushers her mom inside in a hurry before slamming the door behind her. Theresa leans against the door in something of a panic. THERESA: Could you NOT go around talking like that where anyone can hear you? Have you never heard of discretion, Mom? KIM: Theresa, if you're doing something you don't want your neighbours to hear about, then you shouldn't be doing what you're doing, anyway. THERESA: You know, you can stop lecturing me any time now. You are the last person who has any right to try to talk to me about doing the right thing. KIM: Dammit, Theresa. When are you going to let this go? THERESA: Never. I will never let it go, Mom. You're gonna try to tell me that I should just forget that you completely betrayed my trust in the worst way possible? That you called me a liar at the worst possible moment, and for the worst possible reason? Are you out of your mind? Kim looks down at the ground, she sighs heavily with regret. KIM: I told you, Theresa. I'll never forgive myself for that. But you just don't understand what I had been through. THERESA: I keep hearing about this. What you went through. Over and over. Don't you think that what your Uncle Eric did to you might actually make it easier to have believed me when it happened to me, Mom? KIM: I know. I'm sorry, Theresa. I didn't know. THERESA: No. No, you CHOSE to not know. You chose to pretend that nothing was happening because you were too busy latching onto a man with a history of doing skeezy, awful things to vulnerable women for money. And why? Because Dad was too busy with Aunt Kayla? KIM: Theresa, I-- THERESA: Save it, Mom. Theresa turns to walk away, but Kim grabs her by the shoulder. KIM: Jeannie, just hear me out. THERESA: NO! No, you are gonna hear ME out for once. For once in your pathetic, desperate life. You're gonna hear me out. ---

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Ep. 25 Written by A. Washington-Beeby Story Consultants: ML Cooks & C. Nathaniel Richardson Kate wakes up in her condo on a bright, sunny morning to a loud banging at her door. She stumbles over to the door, groggy, sleep-deprived, and upset at being awoken. KATE: I'm coming! Would you calm down? You morning people make me sick. She opens the door to her condo, ready to lay it on the person on the other side. However, behind the door is Billie...with all her luggage. BILLIE: Hi, Mom! I'm home! Kate is surprised to see her daughter so early, and at her condo. She gives a strange, stunned half-smile to her daughter. KATE: Billie! You're...home? --- Marlena is at Town Square, exiting one of the storefronts with a tray of coffees in hand, when Will and Sonny arrive. She sees them approach and waves. Her face lights up as she approaches them, opening his arms to give the boys a hug before setting the coffees down on one of the tables in the square to free up her other hand. MARLENA: Good morning, boys! I'm so glad to see you! Will leans over and hugs his grandmother warmly. WILL: So good to see you, Grandma. Sonny is next in line for a hug from Marlena. They proceed to sit down at the table Marlena set the coffees down on. Marlena smiles widely as she sees Will and Sonny holding hands. MARLENA: I took the liberty of getting us all coffee. I know how you like it, Will. WILL: Well, on the bright side, it isn't the coffee you make at home, and that's good enough for me. MARLENA: (laughing) Ohh! Hey now! I paid for these, you don't bite the hand that feeds you! WILL: Alright! Alright! I won't. But...I have a couple things to tell you. WE have a couple things to tell you. MARLENA: Okay. Shoot. Will and Sonny look to each other with excitement and love in their eyes. WILL: You tell her. SONNY: Okay. Sonny turns to Marlena, holding back his aching desire to shreik with delight. SONNY: Will and I are getting married. Marlena is at a loss for words, she can hardly contain her joy. MARLENA: You're serious? Oh my...Congratulations! Ohhhh my sweet boys. I'm so thrilled for you! Marlena jumps up to give the boys a hug and can't help but laugh at the joy of the news. MARLENA: Oh I'm so thrilled. You've told Sami, obviously? Will and Sonny's joy is suddenly muddled. They stop suddenly and their smiles become immediately awkward. Marlena sees the sudden change and clues in. MARLENA: You didn't tell her. What...something happened? WILL: Well...that's kinda the other thing we need to talk to you about. Marlena's face drops, filled suddenly with concern for her daughter. --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og7-6YubuS4 --- Nicole is working in her office, and by working, truly she's simply daydreaming of the previous night where she and Eric laid under the stars at their evening picnic. Nicole is lost in the thoughts of Eric kissing her gently when someone knocks at her door, rudely awakening her from her blissful dream. Nicole's face sours as she calls out to them. NICOLE: Come in! Percy enters the room, smiling widely at Nicole, who smiles a phony, professional smile back. PRECY: Greetings! NICOLE: Uh...greetings! Have a seat. PERCY: Why thank you, my dear. You know, I had such a lovely walk to your office this morning. Such a lovely morning. NICOLE: Indeed it is. Now, I want to go over some of what I'll be asking at the press conference with you, and see if there's any questions you want to as-- PERCY: Actually, I was going to mention, I've invited someone to join me today. NICOLE: Uh...who? PERCY: My associate. He has been instrumental in assisting me in my attempts to retain my property. NICOLE: Alright, well, if he can help, then send him in! Nick opens the door and leans in, smiling. NICK: There's...actually no need. I'm here! Nicole's face drops upon seeing Nick. NICOLE: Oh God. It's you. NICK: I...I'm just here to help a friend out. NICOLE: How? Are you gonna hold EnerNext hostage at gunpoint? NICK: Nicole, I've done my time. Okay? NICOLE: It's Miss Walker to you. And for the record, I don't know how I could possibly spin an ex-con trying to help Mr. Ruggles into a heartwarming David and Goliath story of triumph. PERCY: In fairness, Miss Walker, Mr. Fallon has been a great help to me, and it would mean so much if you'd indulge me and have him be here today to help us out. Nicole rolls her eyes, but relents after a moment's thought. NICOLE: Fine. But I can't guarantee Nick's gonna be a part of the final story that goes to air. We might not get the desired response from the audience with his name attached. Percy goes to object, but Nick stops him. NICK: It's okay. I understand. Let's just get down to business, okay? NICOLE: Alright. Nicole takes her file out from her bottom drawer of her desk, and plops it down on her desk to pour over with Nick and Percy. NICOLE: So here's the plan. --- Abby is at Club TBD, grabbing a cup of coffee, when she runs into an exhausted Sami. ABBY: Oh my God. Sami. Hey. SAMI: Hey, Abigail. Uhh...how are you? ABBY: I'm fine, you...don't look so hot. You okay? SAMI: Yeah, yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry. ABBY: You sure? I...I mean. SAMI: It's okay. Long night at work. Look, uh...you know. The kids really miss you. I realized I haven't invited you over in such a long time, and Johnny was asking about you the other day. I'd love if you'd come visit. He remembers you coming to babysit before. ABBY: (laughs) Oh wow, I can't believe he remembers that. That was...so long ago. SAMI: Yeah, I'm...really amazed how much that boy remembers sometimes. ABBY: Well, I mean, I'd love to visit...God, I may even need some babysitting jobs soon. SAMI: What do you mean? ABBY: Oh, nothing, I...uh...I just...I'm out of work right now. SAMI: Seriously? What happened? I thought you were so happy at the hospital! ABBY: Yeah, I was, but...I ran into some...problems with some people at the hospital and...I decided it wasn't working for me. Sami is shocked by Abby's sudden departure from the hospital. SAMI: I can't believe you'd quit so quickly. I mean, you loved working there. ABBY: Yeah, well...some things are just...not meant to be, I guess. Abby looks away, a bit of sorrow in her eyes. --- Marlena sits with Will and Sonny as Will has explained the events of last night. She sighs heavily after Will finishes the story. WILL: So...mom stayed the night with us. I think she'll be going back to the mansion today though. What...what can I do? Can you...talk to her? I... MARLENA: Look, Will. I'm glad you came to me, but...I don't know if I can help. Not without Sami's permission, anyway. WILL: Why not? I mean, she obviously needs someone, why not you? MARLENA: She has to agree to help first, and I don't think she would agree to me being the one to help her, quite frankly. Now, I can be there for moral support, no problem. But...if Sami needs to speak to a therapist to get all these suppressed memories out, I think I know exactly who can help. --- Victor is in the living room of the Kiriakis mansion, looking over his papers for the day's press conference, when Maggie enters the room. She walks over to Victor and kisses him gently on the cheek. MAGGIE: Good morning, Victor. VICTOR: Maggie! Fine morning, isn't it? MAGGIE: Well, you could say that, though if those papers you're studying have anything to do with that energy company you're working with, you'd better take a deep breath, and remember what clean air smells like. Victor puts his papers down on the table in front of him, a bit exasperated. VICTOR: Oh Maggie, would you stop with that? This is a business opportunity, it'll bring good-paying jobs to the community, and you know better than anyone that it'll benefit all of us greatly. MAGGIE: At what cost, Victor? Look I want to support you. I know the financial strain you're under right now. VICTOR: You don't know the half of it. MAGGIE: Well, I have some small idea. But this project is not the way forward, Victor. There are so many other possible streams of revenue you could tap into. Why this? VICTOR: Because that's how bad things are, Maggie. When you're in big trouble, you need to take big risks. Brady enters the living room at that moment, startling Maggie. BRADY: Grandad's right. MAGGIE: Brady! BRADY: Good morning, Maggie. Do you mind if I join my Grandfather so we can go over our big risk? Maggie is slightly put off by Brady's curt tone, but proceeds to head out. MAGGIE: Sure. I'll leave you to it. Good to see you, Brady. Maggie leaves the room, closing the doors behind her. Brady turns to Victor immediately, enthusiastic about the day's events. BRADY: Now, I know today's a big day, so I really hope we can go over these EnerNext files before the press conference. I can't wait to get started on this project. VICTOR: Yes, neither can I. I just hope we'll be working on it together at all. BRADY: Why? What do you mean? Did that owl-watching guy still refuse to sell the land? VICTOR: Yes. But that's not what I'm talking about. It's you, Brady. BRADY: Me? VICTOR: Yes. You're in severe danger of losing your position at Titan. BRADY: This isn't another lecture, is it? Because if it-- VICTOR: Not a lecture, Brady. A warning. Keep your nose clean, or you'll find yourself in line at the unemployment office. --- Theresa opens the door to her apartment, heading to work. When she opens the door, there stands Kim, holding the baggie of cocaine Theresa dropped from her bag the night before. THERESA: Mom! KIM: You and I need to talk. NOW! ---

Looooove Karynn. Such a good episode just based on her scenes. I am so looking forward to her on this show. Malcolm's gonna need to sober up before he does anything. I don't even know if he's aware that this tape's for real and that he didn't just dream it. Haha. Roxanne need to make her mind up. Too late though, it's made up for her. Oh well. GREAT show!

Great episode. Lots of great stuff happening. I love Karynn and Karl's arrival. They look like they're gonna be fun characters to play on. The jig is up between Roxanne and Nate. Ooooo! Malcolm's so drunk, I'm amazed Hilary would go within a mile of him.

Thanks, Carl. I know it's gonna be slow-moving at first, but things are starting to pick up, so I really do hope you catch up on it. Thanks for reading!

That's quite the episode as well. The aftermath of 160's explosive reveals is to me even more compelling. You've done a great job with the emotional climax between Stacey and Jake. And I love the mother-daughter moment between Donna and Vicky. I cannot wait to see what happens in 162 between Jake & Vicky. EEE!

This was absolutely fantastic. So many big reveals here. I loved seeing Stacey and Vicky's struggle for the test result. Vicky's in major trouble. Donna and the fire at the club? This is gonna be great, especially since Joy's involved. And the battle for Cory went brilliantly. Iris's paternity coming out was a masterful move. Hopefully it can be worked out. I'm liking the direction it's taking. You've done a REALLY good job with this one. Great work!