Post by STLUEE on Jan 1, 2014 16:26:34 GMT -5
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In Will's apartment, E.J. ordered Kate to destroy all the clothing she had worn the night of Nick's murder. Kate refused to destroy her $2,000 boots. Furious, E.J. reminded Kate that there were several lives on the line. Kate grudgingly agreed when E.J. threatened to destroy all of Kate's boots. E.J. informed Kate, Sami, and Gabi that his cleaners would find and destroy any remaining evidence of the crime. Sami fretted aloud about Will.
Gabi received a text message from Sonny about Will. Kate and Sami were eager to meet up with Sonny and Will, but E.J. shouted a reminder that they had promised Sonny to stay at the apartment until Will was calm enough to return home. Gabi, Sami, and Kate meekly nodded yes. As Sami wondered aloud what to do, E.J. urged Sami to be patient and wait for Sonny to talk to Will.
When the phone rang, everyone in the room jumped. Gabi answered the phone, and it was a panicked T, looking for Sonny. When Gabi said that Sonny was not there, T explained that the club was swamped and that he needed help. T added that if he did not have help soon, Sonny could lose a lot of money if the crowd walked out on the New Year's Eve celebration. After Gabi hung up the phone, Gabi and Sami worried about Sonny's club. To calm everyone down, E.J. promised to cover any losses at the club.
Shaking her head, Sami noted that Sonny would refuse E.J.'s money and that the club's reputation could be damaged by a bad event. Sami grabbed E.J.'s hand and pulled him to the door. Sami ordered Gabi and Kate to text her if there were any updates, then Sami asked E.J. to help her at the club.
In the park, Sonny found Will talking to Arianna. Sonny begged Will to listen to him. Sonny explained that he had chosen to protect Arianna. Confused, Will asked how covering up a murder protected Arianna. Sonny said that when he had learned about the murder, his instinct had been to call Justin, but Sami and Kate had changed his mind once they told Sonny the whole story about the murder.
Sonny explained that Gabi had screamed at Nick in the square in front of a crowd of people, and then she had walked into the woods to escape from Nick. Sonny continued that Nick had thrown Gabi to the ground and had attempted to rape her. When Sonny said that Gabi had hit Nick in the head with a rock to protect herself, Will yelled that he wished Sonny had mentioned that earlier. Sonny agreed with Will that it had been self-defense but added that Sami and Kate had worried that no one would believe Gabi after the scene in the square.
Sonny argued that by the time he had learned about the murder, Gabi, Sami, and Kate had already made things worse by covering up the crime. As Will shook his head, Sonny explained that telling the truth would not save Nick, but it would take away Arianna's mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Will told Sonny that he was upset that Sonny had kept another secret from him because of Will's family.
Smiling, Sonny countered that he was part of the Kiriakis family, and he would one day have his own family problems. Will nodded and apologized for dragging Sonny into a murder. Sonny assured Will that his family had attempted to do the right thing and help Gabi rather than walk away from her.
"We'll find a way to get through this. For her sake," Sonny said as he nodded at Arianna.
In Will, Sonny, and Gabi's apartment, Gabi stared nervously at her phone. When Gabi wondered aloud if it was inevitable that the police would learn about the murder, Kate counseled Gabi to have faith in her, Sami, and E.J. Kate urged Gabi to stay positive.
Kate added, "You have to stop thinking about yourself because this isn't just about you. It never has been." Kate handed a photo of Arianna to Gabi. As Gabi and Kate waited on the couch, Sonny, Will, and Arianna returned home. Will said everything was fine. Sonny explained that he had told Will the whole story.
Overcome, Gabi rushed into Will's arms and hugged him tightly. Gabi apologized for lying to Will, and Kate added that if there had been any other way to handle the situation then they would have done it. Will nodded. When Sonny asked about E.J. and Sami, Gabi explained that they had gone to the club to help T.
Sonny's jaw dropped open as he remembered that it was New Year's Eve. Frantic, Sonny left for the club. Kate urged Will to go to the club to help out and talk to Sami. Will kissed Arianna goodbye and left. Alone, Gabi held Arianna, and Kate noted that there was no better way to ring in the new year. Kate made a sash with "2014" on it and placed it on Arianna. Kate and Gabi made a ginger ale toast to the new year.
At Club TBD, reinforcements arrived. T was surprised to see Sami and E.J., but Sami reminded T that she had worked at her grandfather's pub for years. Sami handed an apron to a surprised E.J. With a nod, E.J. took off his jacket and donned an apron. As Sami and E.J. worked behind the bar, T shuttled drinks around the room. When Sami asked E.J. if he could handle carrying around a tray of champagne like T, E.J. smiled devilishly and commented that he could do anything T could do.
After delivering champagne to everyone, E.J. returned to the bar to help Sami clean up. Smiling, Sami joked that E.J. had missed his calling. When Sonny and Will walked into the club, T greeted them and explained that Sami and E.J. had helped bail him out with the crowd. Sonny asked Will to stay put, and he walked over to the bar. Eager, Sami rushed over to talk to Will, and Sonny thanked E.J. for helping out at the club.
E.J. asked Sonny how things were with Will. Sonny explained that things had gone well. Across the room, Sami apologized to Will. Will hugged his mother as she fought back tears. Will assured Sami that everything was okay and that he believed that Sami had done what she believed to be the right thing. When Sami apologized for lying, Will said that he knew Sami had wanted to protect him. Smiling, Sami promised that the next year would be better.
As Sami explained how she and E.J. had helped T, E.J. joined them and asked Will if he was okay. Will nodded, and E.J. lovingly tapped Will on the cheek as Will walked toward Sonny at the bar. Sami thanked E.J. for helping her at the club. As the patrons in the club started to count down to midnight, Sami and E.J. stared at one another. Across the bar, Sonny and Will agreed that they were both right where they wanted to be. Sonny and Will kissed as T announced that it was 30 seconds to midnight.
In the Horton house, Abigail's phone beeped as she invited her friend Meghan into the house. When Abigail checked her phone, she saw a text message from Cameron stating that he missed her and was thinking about her. Abigail's face fell. Meghan asked Abigail if they were going to the party, and Abigail said no.
When Meghan asked why, Abigail explained that she had received a text from work and that she could not go out. Abigail urged Meghan to go to the party without her. Meghan advised Abigail to shut off her phone then she left for the party.
In front of the nurses' station at the hospital, Jennifer accused Anne of sabotaging Abigail's position at the hospital. Bewildered, Anne asked Jennifer who had told her that information. Anne denied that she had done anything to hurt Abigail. Furious, Jennifer warned Anne that if she caused Abigail to be fired from the hospital, Jennifer would ensure that Anne would be fired by the new year.
Defensive, Anne showed Jennifer proof that she had signed off on approving Abigail as a full-time employee and that Anne had forwarded on the application to Seth Burns for review. As Jennifer looked at the memo in stunned silence, Anne explained that though she hated Jennifer and her family, Seth had instructed Anne to find a full-time position for Abigail, and she had complied. As a confused Jennifer left, Anne yelled out after her, demanding an explanation of who had lied about her to Jennifer.
At the Brady Pub, J.J. sat down at the table with Jennifer's date, Liam. J.J. casually mentioned how happy he was that Jennifer was going on a date with Liam, because Jennifer had been in love with her last boyfriend, Daniel. Liam admitted that he knew Daniel. J.J. informed Liam that he had sabotaged Daniel's relationship with Jennifer by acting out but that J.J. was paying the price. When Liam asked what J.J. meant, J.J. told Liam about his sentencing hearing. Liam raised his eyebrows, and J.J. changed the subject.
Jennifer returned to the pub and overheard J.J. tell Liam not to mention what they had discussed. Angry, Jennifer apologized to Liam for disappearing, and she asked J.J. to talk privately. Jennifer took J.J. aside and asked, "I thought your lying days were over?" Jennifer explained that she had spoken to Anne. Frustrated, Jennifer reminded J.J. that he had gotten his way with Daniel and that she did not want J.J. to sour Jennifer's relationship with Liam.
"I am tired our your destructive games. I don't care how loyal you think you're being to your father," Jennifer said. Jennifer reminded J.J. that he was interfering with her life and that she wanted J.J. to respect her choices. J.J. promised that he would not interfere again. J.J. hugged Jennifer and left. Jennifer apologized to Liam for not telling him about her son and Daniel. Smiling, Liam countered that he had not mentioned his ex-wife because there was no need to know all about one another on the first date.
"First date or not, I feel like I should tell you about Daniel. I loved him. I really loved him," Jennifer said. Jennifer added that she needed time. Liam said he understood that it was difficult for a person to get over someone they loved. Smiling, Liam suggested that they go on another date, and Jennifer agreed.
On the front porch of the Kiriakis mansion, Eric struggled to hold Brady back from hitting Daniel as he lay on the ground. Nicole pleaded with Brady to stop fighting. After Brady elbowed Eric and shoved him away, Brady grabbed Nicole and held her in a loose chokehold. Nicole begged Brady to stop and look at what he was doing. Daniel rose to his feet, and Brady warned Daniel and Eric to back off.
Nicole told Daniel and Eric to stay back then she turned her head up to look at Brady. Softly, Nicole urged Brady to look at her. As Brady realized what he was doing, his eyes welled with tears. Brady let go of Nicole and apologized. Stunned by his behavior, Brady wandered into the house and apologized again for his behavior. Daniel, Eric, and Nicole assured Brady that they were there to support him.
"I was cruel to you guys, I'm very sorry. I wanted you to hate me. You didn't give up on me. Thank you for not giving up on me. I appreciate it," Brady said. Nicole and Daniel promised that they would not let Brady fail and would help him. Brady noted that he should go to a meeting, and Eric offered to join him. Brady asked Daniel not to tell Maggie that he had fallen off the wagon.
Nicole led Daniel into the living room to examine the cut on his head, leaving Eric and Brady alone to talk in the foyer. When Eric asked if Brady needed anything, Brady countered that he needed a way to make up for the things he had said to Eric about Kristen. Brady assured Eric that he believed that Kristen had drugged Eric. Eric and Brady hugged, then Brady went upstairs to change his shirt.
Eric looked into the living room and watched Nicole gently check the wound on Daniel's forehead. Daniel joked that he did not remember getting injured. Smiling, Nicole said that she was glad that Daniel was a good friend to Brady. When Eric entered the living room, Daniel asked how Brady was feeling. Eric explained that Brady was changing upstairs. Nodding, Daniel said he and Nicole would leave so that Brady did not feel overwhelmed.
As Nicole and Daniel reached the front door, Brady walked down the stairs. Daniel urged Brady to hang in there and be strong. Brady apologized again. Nicole kissed Brady on the cheek then left with Daniel. When Brady apologized to Eric again, Eric told Brady to save his words for the meeting. Brady nodded and left with Eric.
In the Horton living room, Abigail dried her eyes after crying over the text message from Cameron. There was a loud knocking on the front door. Abigail sniffled then answered the door. An angry Anne marched past Abigail and demanded to see Jennifer. Abigail explained that Jennifer was out of the house. Anne argued that Jennifer had no right to accused Anne of attacking Abigail.
Confused, Abigail asked what had happened. Anne told Abigail that Jennifer had marched into the hospital and had accused Anne of plotting to have Abigail fired. Alarmed, Abigail asked if the accusation was true. Anne argued that she had recommended that Abigail be hired to a full-time position. Anne said that she would not leave until Jennifer told her who had spread the rumor, but Abigail ordered Anne to leave.
When J.J. arrived home, Abigail asked him if he had told Jennifer that Anne had attempted to sabotage Abigail's application. J.J. admitted that he had lied to Jennifer. When Abigail asked why, J.J. explained that he had screwed up. "Looks like we're the two losers with nobody to hang out with," J.J. said. Abigail reminded J.J. that they had one another.
J.J. and Abigail walked to the park outside the town square and talked. J.J. asked Abigail why she was not out on a date for New Year's Eve. Abigail explained that dating was overrated. As the fireworks exploded in the sky, J.J. hugged his sister.
Back at the Horton house, Liam walked Jennifer to the front door. Jennifer pointed out the fireworks and noted that it was almost midnight. When Jennifer apologized for her son's actions, Liam joked that they likely would get to know one another better that way than if they had had a boring, normal first date. Liam kissed Jennifer on the cheek.
Back at Daniel's apartment, Nicole suggested that Daniel should go to the hospital and get stitches. Daniel countered that the cut was minor. Smiling, Nicole pushed Daniel on the couch and announced that she was going to take care of him. Outside the fireworks exploded as Nicole placed a bandage on Daniel's forehead. Nicole kissed Daniel's cheek and wished him a "happy New Year."
In the town square, Brady informed Eric that the meeting was closed for N.A. and A.A. members only. When Eric asked if there was another meeting, Brady said that he was anxious to go into the meeting right away. Eric nodded and wished Brady well. Once Eric walked away, Brady turned away from the meeting and walked across the town square.
When Eric returned to the square and asked a man leaving the meeting when it would be over, the man said that the meeting had broken up earlier. Confused, Eric stared in silence. In the nearby park, Brady purchased drugs from a dealer as the fireworks exploded overhead. "Time to celebrate," Brady said with a smile.
As the clock struck midnight at Club TBD, Will and Sonny kissed. Across the club, E.J. walked up behind Sami and handed her a glass of champagne. "Happy New Year, E.J.," Sami said softly as she kissed him on the cheek.
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In Will's apartment, E.J. ordered Kate to destroy all the clothing she had worn the night of Nick's murder. Kate refused to destroy her $2,000 boots. Furious, E.J. reminded Kate that there were several lives on the line. Kate grudgingly agreed when E.J. threatened to destroy all of Kate's boots. E.J. informed Kate, Sami, and Gabi that his cleaners would find and destroy any remaining evidence of the crime. Sami fretted aloud about Will.
Gabi received a text message from Sonny about Will. Kate and Sami were eager to meet up with Sonny and Will, but E.J. shouted a reminder that they had promised Sonny to stay at the apartment until Will was calm enough to return home. Gabi, Sami, and Kate meekly nodded yes. As Sami wondered aloud what to do, E.J. urged Sami to be patient and wait for Sonny to talk to Will.
When the phone rang, everyone in the room jumped. Gabi answered the phone, and it was a panicked T, looking for Sonny. When Gabi said that Sonny was not there, T explained that the club was swamped and that he needed help. T added that if he did not have help soon, Sonny could lose a lot of money if the crowd walked out on the New Year's Eve celebration. After Gabi hung up the phone, Gabi and Sami worried about Sonny's club. To calm everyone down, E.J. promised to cover any losses at the club.
Shaking her head, Sami noted that Sonny would refuse E.J.'s money and that the club's reputation could be damaged by a bad event. Sami grabbed E.J.'s hand and pulled him to the door. Sami ordered Gabi and Kate to text her if there were any updates, then Sami asked E.J. to help her at the club.
In the park, Sonny found Will talking to Arianna. Sonny begged Will to listen to him. Sonny explained that he had chosen to protect Arianna. Confused, Will asked how covering up a murder protected Arianna. Sonny said that when he had learned about the murder, his instinct had been to call Justin, but Sami and Kate had changed his mind once they told Sonny the whole story about the murder.
Sonny explained that Gabi had screamed at Nick in the square in front of a crowd of people, and then she had walked into the woods to escape from Nick. Sonny continued that Nick had thrown Gabi to the ground and had attempted to rape her. When Sonny said that Gabi had hit Nick in the head with a rock to protect herself, Will yelled that he wished Sonny had mentioned that earlier. Sonny agreed with Will that it had been self-defense but added that Sami and Kate had worried that no one would believe Gabi after the scene in the square.
Sonny argued that by the time he had learned about the murder, Gabi, Sami, and Kate had already made things worse by covering up the crime. As Will shook his head, Sonny explained that telling the truth would not save Nick, but it would take away Arianna's mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Will told Sonny that he was upset that Sonny had kept another secret from him because of Will's family.
Smiling, Sonny countered that he was part of the Kiriakis family, and he would one day have his own family problems. Will nodded and apologized for dragging Sonny into a murder. Sonny assured Will that his family had attempted to do the right thing and help Gabi rather than walk away from her.
"We'll find a way to get through this. For her sake," Sonny said as he nodded at Arianna.
In Will, Sonny, and Gabi's apartment, Gabi stared nervously at her phone. When Gabi wondered aloud if it was inevitable that the police would learn about the murder, Kate counseled Gabi to have faith in her, Sami, and E.J. Kate urged Gabi to stay positive.
Kate added, "You have to stop thinking about yourself because this isn't just about you. It never has been." Kate handed a photo of Arianna to Gabi. As Gabi and Kate waited on the couch, Sonny, Will, and Arianna returned home. Will said everything was fine. Sonny explained that he had told Will the whole story.
Overcome, Gabi rushed into Will's arms and hugged him tightly. Gabi apologized for lying to Will, and Kate added that if there had been any other way to handle the situation then they would have done it. Will nodded. When Sonny asked about E.J. and Sami, Gabi explained that they had gone to the club to help T.
Sonny's jaw dropped open as he remembered that it was New Year's Eve. Frantic, Sonny left for the club. Kate urged Will to go to the club to help out and talk to Sami. Will kissed Arianna goodbye and left. Alone, Gabi held Arianna, and Kate noted that there was no better way to ring in the new year. Kate made a sash with "2014" on it and placed it on Arianna. Kate and Gabi made a ginger ale toast to the new year.
At Club TBD, reinforcements arrived. T was surprised to see Sami and E.J., but Sami reminded T that she had worked at her grandfather's pub for years. Sami handed an apron to a surprised E.J. With a nod, E.J. took off his jacket and donned an apron. As Sami and E.J. worked behind the bar, T shuttled drinks around the room. When Sami asked E.J. if he could handle carrying around a tray of champagne like T, E.J. smiled devilishly and commented that he could do anything T could do.
After delivering champagne to everyone, E.J. returned to the bar to help Sami clean up. Smiling, Sami joked that E.J. had missed his calling. When Sonny and Will walked into the club, T greeted them and explained that Sami and E.J. had helped bail him out with the crowd. Sonny asked Will to stay put, and he walked over to the bar. Eager, Sami rushed over to talk to Will, and Sonny thanked E.J. for helping out at the club.
E.J. asked Sonny how things were with Will. Sonny explained that things had gone well. Across the room, Sami apologized to Will. Will hugged his mother as she fought back tears. Will assured Sami that everything was okay and that he believed that Sami had done what she believed to be the right thing. When Sami apologized for lying, Will said that he knew Sami had wanted to protect him. Smiling, Sami promised that the next year would be better.
As Sami explained how she and E.J. had helped T, E.J. joined them and asked Will if he was okay. Will nodded, and E.J. lovingly tapped Will on the cheek as Will walked toward Sonny at the bar. Sami thanked E.J. for helping her at the club. As the patrons in the club started to count down to midnight, Sami and E.J. stared at one another. Across the bar, Sonny and Will agreed that they were both right where they wanted to be. Sonny and Will kissed as T announced that it was 30 seconds to midnight.
In the Horton house, Abigail's phone beeped as she invited her friend Meghan into the house. When Abigail checked her phone, she saw a text message from Cameron stating that he missed her and was thinking about her. Abigail's face fell. Meghan asked Abigail if they were going to the party, and Abigail said no.
When Meghan asked why, Abigail explained that she had received a text from work and that she could not go out. Abigail urged Meghan to go to the party without her. Meghan advised Abigail to shut off her phone then she left for the party.
In front of the nurses' station at the hospital, Jennifer accused Anne of sabotaging Abigail's position at the hospital. Bewildered, Anne asked Jennifer who had told her that information. Anne denied that she had done anything to hurt Abigail. Furious, Jennifer warned Anne that if she caused Abigail to be fired from the hospital, Jennifer would ensure that Anne would be fired by the new year.
Defensive, Anne showed Jennifer proof that she had signed off on approving Abigail as a full-time employee and that Anne had forwarded on the application to Seth Burns for review. As Jennifer looked at the memo in stunned silence, Anne explained that though she hated Jennifer and her family, Seth had instructed Anne to find a full-time position for Abigail, and she had complied. As a confused Jennifer left, Anne yelled out after her, demanding an explanation of who had lied about her to Jennifer.
At the Brady Pub, J.J. sat down at the table with Jennifer's date, Liam. J.J. casually mentioned how happy he was that Jennifer was going on a date with Liam, because Jennifer had been in love with her last boyfriend, Daniel. Liam admitted that he knew Daniel. J.J. informed Liam that he had sabotaged Daniel's relationship with Jennifer by acting out but that J.J. was paying the price. When Liam asked what J.J. meant, J.J. told Liam about his sentencing hearing. Liam raised his eyebrows, and J.J. changed the subject.
Jennifer returned to the pub and overheard J.J. tell Liam not to mention what they had discussed. Angry, Jennifer apologized to Liam for disappearing, and she asked J.J. to talk privately. Jennifer took J.J. aside and asked, "I thought your lying days were over?" Jennifer explained that she had spoken to Anne. Frustrated, Jennifer reminded J.J. that he had gotten his way with Daniel and that she did not want J.J. to sour Jennifer's relationship with Liam.
"I am tired our your destructive games. I don't care how loyal you think you're being to your father," Jennifer said. Jennifer reminded J.J. that he was interfering with her life and that she wanted J.J. to respect her choices. J.J. promised that he would not interfere again. J.J. hugged Jennifer and left. Jennifer apologized to Liam for not telling him about her son and Daniel. Smiling, Liam countered that he had not mentioned his ex-wife because there was no need to know all about one another on the first date.
"First date or not, I feel like I should tell you about Daniel. I loved him. I really loved him," Jennifer said. Jennifer added that she needed time. Liam said he understood that it was difficult for a person to get over someone they loved. Smiling, Liam suggested that they go on another date, and Jennifer agreed.
On the front porch of the Kiriakis mansion, Eric struggled to hold Brady back from hitting Daniel as he lay on the ground. Nicole pleaded with Brady to stop fighting. After Brady elbowed Eric and shoved him away, Brady grabbed Nicole and held her in a loose chokehold. Nicole begged Brady to stop and look at what he was doing. Daniel rose to his feet, and Brady warned Daniel and Eric to back off.
Nicole told Daniel and Eric to stay back then she turned her head up to look at Brady. Softly, Nicole urged Brady to look at her. As Brady realized what he was doing, his eyes welled with tears. Brady let go of Nicole and apologized. Stunned by his behavior, Brady wandered into the house and apologized again for his behavior. Daniel, Eric, and Nicole assured Brady that they were there to support him.
"I was cruel to you guys, I'm very sorry. I wanted you to hate me. You didn't give up on me. Thank you for not giving up on me. I appreciate it," Brady said. Nicole and Daniel promised that they would not let Brady fail and would help him. Brady noted that he should go to a meeting, and Eric offered to join him. Brady asked Daniel not to tell Maggie that he had fallen off the wagon.
Nicole led Daniel into the living room to examine the cut on his head, leaving Eric and Brady alone to talk in the foyer. When Eric asked if Brady needed anything, Brady countered that he needed a way to make up for the things he had said to Eric about Kristen. Brady assured Eric that he believed that Kristen had drugged Eric. Eric and Brady hugged, then Brady went upstairs to change his shirt.
Eric looked into the living room and watched Nicole gently check the wound on Daniel's forehead. Daniel joked that he did not remember getting injured. Smiling, Nicole said that she was glad that Daniel was a good friend to Brady. When Eric entered the living room, Daniel asked how Brady was feeling. Eric explained that Brady was changing upstairs. Nodding, Daniel said he and Nicole would leave so that Brady did not feel overwhelmed.
As Nicole and Daniel reached the front door, Brady walked down the stairs. Daniel urged Brady to hang in there and be strong. Brady apologized again. Nicole kissed Brady on the cheek then left with Daniel. When Brady apologized to Eric again, Eric told Brady to save his words for the meeting. Brady nodded and left with Eric.
In the Horton living room, Abigail dried her eyes after crying over the text message from Cameron. There was a loud knocking on the front door. Abigail sniffled then answered the door. An angry Anne marched past Abigail and demanded to see Jennifer. Abigail explained that Jennifer was out of the house. Anne argued that Jennifer had no right to accused Anne of attacking Abigail.
Confused, Abigail asked what had happened. Anne told Abigail that Jennifer had marched into the hospital and had accused Anne of plotting to have Abigail fired. Alarmed, Abigail asked if the accusation was true. Anne argued that she had recommended that Abigail be hired to a full-time position. Anne said that she would not leave until Jennifer told her who had spread the rumor, but Abigail ordered Anne to leave.
When J.J. arrived home, Abigail asked him if he had told Jennifer that Anne had attempted to sabotage Abigail's application. J.J. admitted that he had lied to Jennifer. When Abigail asked why, J.J. explained that he had screwed up. "Looks like we're the two losers with nobody to hang out with," J.J. said. Abigail reminded J.J. that they had one another.
J.J. and Abigail walked to the park outside the town square and talked. J.J. asked Abigail why she was not out on a date for New Year's Eve. Abigail explained that dating was overrated. As the fireworks exploded in the sky, J.J. hugged his sister.
Back at the Horton house, Liam walked Jennifer to the front door. Jennifer pointed out the fireworks and noted that it was almost midnight. When Jennifer apologized for her son's actions, Liam joked that they likely would get to know one another better that way than if they had had a boring, normal first date. Liam kissed Jennifer on the cheek.
Back at Daniel's apartment, Nicole suggested that Daniel should go to the hospital and get stitches. Daniel countered that the cut was minor. Smiling, Nicole pushed Daniel on the couch and announced that she was going to take care of him. Outside the fireworks exploded as Nicole placed a bandage on Daniel's forehead. Nicole kissed Daniel's cheek and wished him a "happy New Year."
In the town square, Brady informed Eric that the meeting was closed for N.A. and A.A. members only. When Eric asked if there was another meeting, Brady said that he was anxious to go into the meeting right away. Eric nodded and wished Brady well. Once Eric walked away, Brady turned away from the meeting and walked across the town square.
When Eric returned to the square and asked a man leaving the meeting when it would be over, the man said that the meeting had broken up earlier. Confused, Eric stared in silence. In the nearby park, Brady purchased drugs from a dealer as the fireworks exploded overhead. "Time to celebrate," Brady said with a smile.
As the clock struck midnight at Club TBD, Will and Sonny kissed. Across the club, E.J. walked up behind Sami and handed her a glass of champagne. "Happy New Year, E.J.," Sami said softly as she kissed him on the cheek.
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