Post by STLUEE on Jan 30, 2014 22:01:41 GMT -5
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Hope arrived at Father Louis' office at St. Luke's to discuss the problems between Chase Jennings and Ciara. Just as Hope was explaining that her first meeting with Chase's father hadn't gone well, Aiden entered and rather rudely interrupted. Hope asked Aiden what he thought the solution to the problem was, and he replied that Hope should take her daughter out of St. Luke's. "Or you can wait till she gets expelled for acting like a hooligan, but either way, problem solved, right, sweetheart?" Aiden added snidely.
Hope bristled, and Father Louis said that Aiden had been out of line. Aiden complained that he'd learned after doing some research that the Bradys and Hortons owned the town, and he'd seen what had happened when Father Eric Brady's sex video had been shown to a church full of people. Aiden kept at it until Father Louis warned him, "If you can't have a civil conversation and resolve this amicably, Mister Jennings, it's your son who's going to be asked to leave."
Softening a little, Aiden explained that since Chase's mom had died, he'd been raising his son alone. Aiden pleaded with Father Louis not to kick Chase out. "All right, fine, but you have to stop demanding that Ms. Brady's daughter be kicked out," Father Louis said. He suggested that both parents and both children sit down with him to talk things out. Father Louis left Aiden and Hope in his office to coordinate their schedules and figure out a time.
Hope acknowledged, "I know how stressful it can be to raise a child on your own... Ciara's father isn't around, and it can be difficult." Aiden and Hope agreed to meet the next day after school. Hope was optimistic that things between them might get easier, but all Aiden wanted to know was, "Are we done?" After he left, Hope pronounced him a "creep."
At the Brady Pub later, Hope asked Ciara about her day at school. With a shrug, Ciara replied, "School was like it always is." Hope said that she had gone to see Father Louis earlier, and she'd learned that Ciara was having problems with a boy named Chase. Ciara complained that Chase was mean because he said things that made her mad, and then they would fight. Hope reminded Ciara that she'd asked if Ciara were having problems with kids at school, but Ciara had said no.
"I don't like to think about it," Ciara admitted. Hope asked what Chase was like. "Well, he's always talking about how great his dad is. He says he's going to be just like him when he grows up," Ciara explained. Hope said that she was beginning to see the picture.
At the hospital, J.J. tried to distract Theresa while Anne was escorting Bev out of her office. When J.J. claimed that he was there to meet his sister, Theresa didn't buy it -- but Abigail got off the elevator just then. Theresa cornered Abigail and remarked that J.J. had been afraid that he was late. Abigail dropped a bunch of papers, which gave her a moment to assess the situation and cover for J.J.
Abigail wondered why Theresa cared so much about what she and J.J. did, but Theresa claimed that she didn't. Anne spotted Theresa talking to J.J. and Abigail and asked if there were a problem. Theresa and Abigail insisted that everything was fine then Theresa left to return to work. Abigail asked J.J. what was going on, but he didn't want to discuss it at the hospital, so she reluctantly left with him.
After Bev left the hospital, she left a message for J.J. to let him know that she'd left the envelope that he'd given her in Anne's office -- and she hoped the plan would get Theresa off his back.
When J.J. and Abigail went back to the Horton house, J.J. asked his sister why she was so "wired." He guessed that it had to do with a guy. Abigail admitted that it did, but she refused to reveal anything further, since it was over. Changing the subject, Abigail asked what was going on with Theresa. J.J. admitted that he was trying to make sure that Theresa didn't mess things up for him at his sentencing.
J.J. explained that Theresa knew "some stuff" about him from his drug-dealing days, and if she showed up at his hearing, she would probably make it sound even worse than it actually had been. Abigail didn't understand why Theresa had it in for J.J. "Because she hates Mom, [...] and mostly she just lives to make trouble," J.J. guessed. Abigail wanted to know what J.J. was going to do about Theresa.
J.J. explained that he was trying to get something to use against Theresa to make the threat go away. He clarified that Theresa's probation would be revoked if she lost her job. Abigail warned J.J. that Theresa wasn't stupid -- and the best way to deal with Theresa was to do nothing. J.J. admitted that Abigail was right. Abigail tried to reassure her brother that he would be fine.
After Abigail had gone back to the hospital, Bev showed up. J.J. outlined the next steps: "Theresa has to find the envelope and open it, and then once she sees the check, I'm just praying that her natural instincts kick in." He admitted that he'd had to tell his sister some things, but he'd left Bev's name out of it. J.J. conceded that if things blew up, Theresa would make sure that he went to jail. Bev fretted that the plan could backfire, and J.J. admitted that a lot of things had to go right for it to work.
In Anne's office, Anne announced that she had appointed Theresa to head up a sensitivity seminar. The women guffawed over the notion that Theresa was the most sensitive person for the job. After instructing Theresa to post notices on the bulletin boards and hand out packets to the attendees, Anne asked why Daniel had rescued Theresa that morning. "I think he's finally starting to see what a kind and thoughtful person I really am," Theresa maintained with a sly grin. She took the material that Anne gave her and headed out.
When Abigail arrived, Theresa asked why Abigail had been so flustered earlier. Abigail calmly insisted that she was fine. Theresa feigned concern for Abigail, whose boss was very demanding. "I love it. This is amazing: a world-class slacker is calling my mom 'demanding.' Wow, Theresa, even after she saved your ass?" Abigail marveled. Theresa remarked cheerfully, "Doesn't take much to set you off. You know, if you ask me, somebody needs to get laid."
After hanging the flyers, Theresa headed into Anne's office, but Anne wasn't there. Theresa spied the interoffice envelope in her mail slot, so she pulled it out and opened it. Seeing Abigail's name on the check, Theresa guessed that whoever had made the check out thought that Theresa was still Jennifer's assistant. As Theresa started to grab a pen off of Anne's desk, an idea seemed to dawn in her eyes.
At the Kiriakis mansion, Maggie caught Brady pouring himself some "hair of the dog" at the bar. Maggie informed Brady that she'd heard from a couple of people about the meeting where he'd shown up drunk -- and she had hoped it would be enough to make him realize that he needed to be in rehab. Brady denounced the idea as "stupid." Producing a couple of books, Maggie offered a counter-suggestion: for Brady to attend meetings and work on his steps. "The big book? Really?" Brady asked, incredulous.
Maggie explained that she'd thought they could read it together from the beginning. As Maggie sat down with her copy, Brady stalked over to the bar, poured a drink, and downed it defiantly. When he got the appalled reaction he'd been looking for from Maggie, Brady insisted that his problem was with cocaine, not alcohol. Maggie was incredulous, but Brady contended that it was all right for him to have an occasional drink after a rough day. "A drunk can't have an occasional drink -- and Brady, you're a drunk!" Maggie insisted.
Brady ordered Maggie to "butt out." Fed up, Maggie turned to leave. Brady reassured her that he loved her, but he wouldn't tolerate the pressure that she was putting on him. Maggie said that if Brady had no desire to get completely sober, then she could no longer be his sponsor. Brady maintained that he didn't need a sponsor or a program to stay off drugs. "If they're looking for me at the meetings, you tell them I'm done," Brady declared before storming out.
In Horton Square, Nick referenced the last time he and Kate had been together. Kate reminded Nick that he had given her a flash drive that had contained a virus, which had cost the company a lot of money. Nick claimed that he felt terrible about that and wanted to make it up to Kate. He explained that he had some good ideas for Mad World. Kate asserted, "I think the less we have to do with each other, Nick, the better."
Nick countered, "I really don't think you want to be turning me down." Kate pointed out that after the computer virus, she would never be able to justify rehiring Nick to the board of directors. Nick warned Kate that she should try, because she knew that he was capable of making her life "a living hell." He pointed out that if he went to a rival company, the profits that she would lose would make the money she'd spent on computer repairs pale in comparison.
"Just trying to be fair, after everything that you did for me. You don't want me to have to hurt you, right, Kate?" Nick asked ominously, then a bit more jovially, he urged Kate to take some time to consider hiring him. After Nick strolled off, Kate muttered, "You son of a bitch. What are you up to?" She got a text message just then that caused her to roll her eyes.
Nick went to Club TBD and ordered a beer. T recognized Nick and introduced himself but remarked that he'd thought Nick had moved to New York. Nick admitted that he had, but he was back. As soon as T was out of Nick's sight, he sent a text message to Will that said, "That psycho Gabi was married to is here! What the hell!"
At Will and Sonny's apartment, Gabi wondered how she and Nick could be friends, as he'd asked. Will noted that Nick had behaved the same way -- saying nice things while thinking the opposite -- when he'd been trying to keep Arianna from Will. When Arianna began to cry, Gabi went into the bedroom to check on her. Will privately vowed not to let Nick worm his way back into their lives.
At the DiMera mansion, Sami asked E.J. if he'd been able to convince Abigail not to talk to Hope. E.J. maintained that Sami's real problem was not Abigail but Nick. Sami seemed unconcerned. E.J. asked irritably, "You don't seriously believe that song and dance he put on about not being able to remember what happened, do you?" Sami pointed out that Gabi had hit Nick very hard in the head that night -- hard enough to make them think that he was dead -- so it was likely that he really didn't remember anything.
E.J. guessed that Sami just didn't want to think about what would happen if Nick did remember. "What are you doing? Trying to scare me into coming to you for help?" Sami asked. E.J. cautioned Sami not to underestimate Nick. Reiterating that Nick had taken a big blow to the head followed by being dumped in an icy river, Sami asserted that if Nick had remembered anything, he would have gone to the police. E.J. wasn't convinced.
E.J. reminded Sami that they had just been about to end their standoff. "Right, I remember -- and then my mother called to tell me that your sister had hired someone to murder my brother!" Sami pointed out. She pleaded with E.J. to find whoever had tried to kill her brother. E.J. insisted that he would if he could. Just then, Sami got a text message from Will, who said he needed to see her. "Samantha, we cannot go on like this. One way or another, this has to change," E.J. said firmly as Sami left.
E.J. was alone in the DiMera living room when Abigail called a little later. She apologized for threatening him earlier. "You're very sweet. I wouldn't worry about it; I've fended off far more serious threats, I can promise you," E.J. said with a chuckle. After Abigail reassured him that she wouldn't say anything to Hope, she acknowledged that she wasn't supposed to be calling and started to hang up. "Abigail -- actually, I'm glad you called. Have a good night," E.J. said. After Abigail hung up, she wondered why E.J. had said that. "What just happened?" she asked herself.
When Sami and Kate arrived at Will's, Will advised them that he had to go take care of something, but Gabi would fill them in. After Will had gone, Gabi explained that she'd been alone when she'd run into Nick, who'd told her that he wanted to be friends. Kate revealed that Nick expected her to give him a job. Sami playfully suggested that it might be a good idea: Kate could give Nick an office with a view of the river.
Sami pointed out that, no matter what Nick had said, none of it meant that he remembered anything -- and even if he did, they couldn't give him any power over them. Sami pointed out that it was their word against his, and they could not give in to Nick on anything. "Are you in?" Sami asked the others. "I'm in," Kate agreed. "Me, too," Gabi concurred.
Brady showed up at Club TBD and introduced himself to T, then ordered a scotch. Brady eyed the amber liquid for a moment.
Brady returned home a few minutes later and found Maggie reading her book in front of the fire. He revealed that he'd gone to Sonny's bar and ordered a drink -- but he had not drunk it, and Maggie could call the bartender to confirm it if she wanted. "But you didn't think I could walk away from a drink, did you?" Brady said. "So you did this to show me?" Maggie asked.
Will arrived at the club and made a beeline for Nick to talk to him about his conversation with Gabi. Nick admitted that he did want to be friends with Gabi, although he knew he had a lot to make up for. Nick continued that he had been trying to atone for his mistakes ever since he'd gotten out of prison -- and Will knew better than most what the experience had done to Nick. "But now you're different? Better?" Will asked skeptically. Nick maintained that he was working on being better.
Nick acknowledged that people would be doubtful, but since he and Will were family, he hoped it would count for something. "The whole family thing -- don't push it too hard," Will warned. Nick promised to prove himself to Will and to everyone else. "You have no idea how motivated I am," Nick said. He admitted that seeing everyone with the baby at the church had made him realize just how much he'd messed up. "I had it out. I was on the outside looking in. It didn't have to be that way," Nick said, adding, "You're a lucky man, Will."
Nick pulled on his coat and strolled out without another word. T observed to Will, "It's kinda hard to tell what that dude's really thinking, but I get the vibe he is some piece of work." Will admitted, "That's what I'm afraid of."
Hope arrived at Father Louis' office at St. Luke's to discuss the problems between Chase Jennings and Ciara. Just as Hope was explaining that her first meeting with Chase's father hadn't gone well, Aiden entered and rather rudely interrupted. Hope asked Aiden what he thought the solution to the problem was, and he replied that Hope should take her daughter out of St. Luke's. "Or you can wait till she gets expelled for acting like a hooligan, but either way, problem solved, right, sweetheart?" Aiden added snidely.
Hope bristled, and Father Louis said that Aiden had been out of line. Aiden complained that he'd learned after doing some research that the Bradys and Hortons owned the town, and he'd seen what had happened when Father Eric Brady's sex video had been shown to a church full of people. Aiden kept at it until Father Louis warned him, "If you can't have a civil conversation and resolve this amicably, Mister Jennings, it's your son who's going to be asked to leave."
Softening a little, Aiden explained that since Chase's mom had died, he'd been raising his son alone. Aiden pleaded with Father Louis not to kick Chase out. "All right, fine, but you have to stop demanding that Ms. Brady's daughter be kicked out," Father Louis said. He suggested that both parents and both children sit down with him to talk things out. Father Louis left Aiden and Hope in his office to coordinate their schedules and figure out a time.
Hope acknowledged, "I know how stressful it can be to raise a child on your own... Ciara's father isn't around, and it can be difficult." Aiden and Hope agreed to meet the next day after school. Hope was optimistic that things between them might get easier, but all Aiden wanted to know was, "Are we done?" After he left, Hope pronounced him a "creep."
At the Brady Pub later, Hope asked Ciara about her day at school. With a shrug, Ciara replied, "School was like it always is." Hope said that she had gone to see Father Louis earlier, and she'd learned that Ciara was having problems with a boy named Chase. Ciara complained that Chase was mean because he said things that made her mad, and then they would fight. Hope reminded Ciara that she'd asked if Ciara were having problems with kids at school, but Ciara had said no.
"I don't like to think about it," Ciara admitted. Hope asked what Chase was like. "Well, he's always talking about how great his dad is. He says he's going to be just like him when he grows up," Ciara explained. Hope said that she was beginning to see the picture.
At the hospital, J.J. tried to distract Theresa while Anne was escorting Bev out of her office. When J.J. claimed that he was there to meet his sister, Theresa didn't buy it -- but Abigail got off the elevator just then. Theresa cornered Abigail and remarked that J.J. had been afraid that he was late. Abigail dropped a bunch of papers, which gave her a moment to assess the situation and cover for J.J.
Abigail wondered why Theresa cared so much about what she and J.J. did, but Theresa claimed that she didn't. Anne spotted Theresa talking to J.J. and Abigail and asked if there were a problem. Theresa and Abigail insisted that everything was fine then Theresa left to return to work. Abigail asked J.J. what was going on, but he didn't want to discuss it at the hospital, so she reluctantly left with him.
After Bev left the hospital, she left a message for J.J. to let him know that she'd left the envelope that he'd given her in Anne's office -- and she hoped the plan would get Theresa off his back.
When J.J. and Abigail went back to the Horton house, J.J. asked his sister why she was so "wired." He guessed that it had to do with a guy. Abigail admitted that it did, but she refused to reveal anything further, since it was over. Changing the subject, Abigail asked what was going on with Theresa. J.J. admitted that he was trying to make sure that Theresa didn't mess things up for him at his sentencing.
J.J. explained that Theresa knew "some stuff" about him from his drug-dealing days, and if she showed up at his hearing, she would probably make it sound even worse than it actually had been. Abigail didn't understand why Theresa had it in for J.J. "Because she hates Mom, [...] and mostly she just lives to make trouble," J.J. guessed. Abigail wanted to know what J.J. was going to do about Theresa.
J.J. explained that he was trying to get something to use against Theresa to make the threat go away. He clarified that Theresa's probation would be revoked if she lost her job. Abigail warned J.J. that Theresa wasn't stupid -- and the best way to deal with Theresa was to do nothing. J.J. admitted that Abigail was right. Abigail tried to reassure her brother that he would be fine.
After Abigail had gone back to the hospital, Bev showed up. J.J. outlined the next steps: "Theresa has to find the envelope and open it, and then once she sees the check, I'm just praying that her natural instincts kick in." He admitted that he'd had to tell his sister some things, but he'd left Bev's name out of it. J.J. conceded that if things blew up, Theresa would make sure that he went to jail. Bev fretted that the plan could backfire, and J.J. admitted that a lot of things had to go right for it to work.
In Anne's office, Anne announced that she had appointed Theresa to head up a sensitivity seminar. The women guffawed over the notion that Theresa was the most sensitive person for the job. After instructing Theresa to post notices on the bulletin boards and hand out packets to the attendees, Anne asked why Daniel had rescued Theresa that morning. "I think he's finally starting to see what a kind and thoughtful person I really am," Theresa maintained with a sly grin. She took the material that Anne gave her and headed out.
When Abigail arrived, Theresa asked why Abigail had been so flustered earlier. Abigail calmly insisted that she was fine. Theresa feigned concern for Abigail, whose boss was very demanding. "I love it. This is amazing: a world-class slacker is calling my mom 'demanding.' Wow, Theresa, even after she saved your ass?" Abigail marveled. Theresa remarked cheerfully, "Doesn't take much to set you off. You know, if you ask me, somebody needs to get laid."
After hanging the flyers, Theresa headed into Anne's office, but Anne wasn't there. Theresa spied the interoffice envelope in her mail slot, so she pulled it out and opened it. Seeing Abigail's name on the check, Theresa guessed that whoever had made the check out thought that Theresa was still Jennifer's assistant. As Theresa started to grab a pen off of Anne's desk, an idea seemed to dawn in her eyes.
At the Kiriakis mansion, Maggie caught Brady pouring himself some "hair of the dog" at the bar. Maggie informed Brady that she'd heard from a couple of people about the meeting where he'd shown up drunk -- and she had hoped it would be enough to make him realize that he needed to be in rehab. Brady denounced the idea as "stupid." Producing a couple of books, Maggie offered a counter-suggestion: for Brady to attend meetings and work on his steps. "The big book? Really?" Brady asked, incredulous.
Maggie explained that she'd thought they could read it together from the beginning. As Maggie sat down with her copy, Brady stalked over to the bar, poured a drink, and downed it defiantly. When he got the appalled reaction he'd been looking for from Maggie, Brady insisted that his problem was with cocaine, not alcohol. Maggie was incredulous, but Brady contended that it was all right for him to have an occasional drink after a rough day. "A drunk can't have an occasional drink -- and Brady, you're a drunk!" Maggie insisted.
Brady ordered Maggie to "butt out." Fed up, Maggie turned to leave. Brady reassured her that he loved her, but he wouldn't tolerate the pressure that she was putting on him. Maggie said that if Brady had no desire to get completely sober, then she could no longer be his sponsor. Brady maintained that he didn't need a sponsor or a program to stay off drugs. "If they're looking for me at the meetings, you tell them I'm done," Brady declared before storming out.
In Horton Square, Nick referenced the last time he and Kate had been together. Kate reminded Nick that he had given her a flash drive that had contained a virus, which had cost the company a lot of money. Nick claimed that he felt terrible about that and wanted to make it up to Kate. He explained that he had some good ideas for Mad World. Kate asserted, "I think the less we have to do with each other, Nick, the better."
Nick countered, "I really don't think you want to be turning me down." Kate pointed out that after the computer virus, she would never be able to justify rehiring Nick to the board of directors. Nick warned Kate that she should try, because she knew that he was capable of making her life "a living hell." He pointed out that if he went to a rival company, the profits that she would lose would make the money she'd spent on computer repairs pale in comparison.
"Just trying to be fair, after everything that you did for me. You don't want me to have to hurt you, right, Kate?" Nick asked ominously, then a bit more jovially, he urged Kate to take some time to consider hiring him. After Nick strolled off, Kate muttered, "You son of a bitch. What are you up to?" She got a text message just then that caused her to roll her eyes.
Nick went to Club TBD and ordered a beer. T recognized Nick and introduced himself but remarked that he'd thought Nick had moved to New York. Nick admitted that he had, but he was back. As soon as T was out of Nick's sight, he sent a text message to Will that said, "That psycho Gabi was married to is here! What the hell!"
At Will and Sonny's apartment, Gabi wondered how she and Nick could be friends, as he'd asked. Will noted that Nick had behaved the same way -- saying nice things while thinking the opposite -- when he'd been trying to keep Arianna from Will. When Arianna began to cry, Gabi went into the bedroom to check on her. Will privately vowed not to let Nick worm his way back into their lives.
At the DiMera mansion, Sami asked E.J. if he'd been able to convince Abigail not to talk to Hope. E.J. maintained that Sami's real problem was not Abigail but Nick. Sami seemed unconcerned. E.J. asked irritably, "You don't seriously believe that song and dance he put on about not being able to remember what happened, do you?" Sami pointed out that Gabi had hit Nick very hard in the head that night -- hard enough to make them think that he was dead -- so it was likely that he really didn't remember anything.
E.J. guessed that Sami just didn't want to think about what would happen if Nick did remember. "What are you doing? Trying to scare me into coming to you for help?" Sami asked. E.J. cautioned Sami not to underestimate Nick. Reiterating that Nick had taken a big blow to the head followed by being dumped in an icy river, Sami asserted that if Nick had remembered anything, he would have gone to the police. E.J. wasn't convinced.
E.J. reminded Sami that they had just been about to end their standoff. "Right, I remember -- and then my mother called to tell me that your sister had hired someone to murder my brother!" Sami pointed out. She pleaded with E.J. to find whoever had tried to kill her brother. E.J. insisted that he would if he could. Just then, Sami got a text message from Will, who said he needed to see her. "Samantha, we cannot go on like this. One way or another, this has to change," E.J. said firmly as Sami left.
E.J. was alone in the DiMera living room when Abigail called a little later. She apologized for threatening him earlier. "You're very sweet. I wouldn't worry about it; I've fended off far more serious threats, I can promise you," E.J. said with a chuckle. After Abigail reassured him that she wouldn't say anything to Hope, she acknowledged that she wasn't supposed to be calling and started to hang up. "Abigail -- actually, I'm glad you called. Have a good night," E.J. said. After Abigail hung up, she wondered why E.J. had said that. "What just happened?" she asked herself.
When Sami and Kate arrived at Will's, Will advised them that he had to go take care of something, but Gabi would fill them in. After Will had gone, Gabi explained that she'd been alone when she'd run into Nick, who'd told her that he wanted to be friends. Kate revealed that Nick expected her to give him a job. Sami playfully suggested that it might be a good idea: Kate could give Nick an office with a view of the river.
Sami pointed out that, no matter what Nick had said, none of it meant that he remembered anything -- and even if he did, they couldn't give him any power over them. Sami pointed out that it was their word against his, and they could not give in to Nick on anything. "Are you in?" Sami asked the others. "I'm in," Kate agreed. "Me, too," Gabi concurred.
Brady showed up at Club TBD and introduced himself to T, then ordered a scotch. Brady eyed the amber liquid for a moment.
Brady returned home a few minutes later and found Maggie reading her book in front of the fire. He revealed that he'd gone to Sonny's bar and ordered a drink -- but he had not drunk it, and Maggie could call the bartender to confirm it if she wanted. "But you didn't think I could walk away from a drink, did you?" Brady said. "So you did this to show me?" Maggie asked.
Will arrived at the club and made a beeline for Nick to talk to him about his conversation with Gabi. Nick admitted that he did want to be friends with Gabi, although he knew he had a lot to make up for. Nick continued that he had been trying to atone for his mistakes ever since he'd gotten out of prison -- and Will knew better than most what the experience had done to Nick. "But now you're different? Better?" Will asked skeptically. Nick maintained that he was working on being better.
Nick acknowledged that people would be doubtful, but since he and Will were family, he hoped it would count for something. "The whole family thing -- don't push it too hard," Will warned. Nick promised to prove himself to Will and to everyone else. "You have no idea how motivated I am," Nick said. He admitted that seeing everyone with the baby at the church had made him realize just how much he'd messed up. "I had it out. I was on the outside looking in. It didn't have to be that way," Nick said, adding, "You're a lucky man, Will."
Nick pulled on his coat and strolled out without another word. T observed to Will, "It's kinda hard to tell what that dude's really thinking, but I get the vibe he is some piece of work." Will admitted, "That's what I'm afraid of."
