Post by STLUEE on Jul 8, 2014 13:19:26 GMT -5
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At the Kiriakis mansion, Brady was getting ready for work when he received a response to a text message he had sent a business associate the previous day. Brady couldn't remember sending the message, nor could he remember what it had contained. As Brady tried to figure out how to reply, Maggie entered the living room and cheerfully greeted him.
Maggie asked if Brady was still attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and he admitted that he was not, explaining that he had gone to one meeting and had ultimately concluded that they weren't for him. Maggie could tell that Brady was under the effects of a hangover, and when he assured her that it wasn't a big deal, she sarcastically agreed that he was accustomed to the feeling.
Meanwhile, Theresa entered the living room, and Maggie quickly deduced that Brady and Theresa had spent the previous night together. Maggie asked to speak to Brady privately, so Theresa went upstairs, but she returned to eavesdrop from the foyer after Maggie closed the living room doors. Maggie wondered what had happened during the Narcotics Anonymous meeting to convince Brady that they weren't for him.
Brady said that the only part of the meeting that had resonated had been the part about removing bad influences, and he listed his father as a prime example. Brady told Maggie about what he had overheard John saying to Theresa at the pub the previous day, and Maggie admitted that she was the one who had told John that Brady had attended a meeting. Brady clarified that he wasn't upset -- he was grateful.
"My father freaked out on me, like he always does, but this time...I handled it. I mean, Maggie, I just -- I handled it. I didn't feel like I had to use. Didn't want to use. I haven't used since that meeting. I mean, I am -- I am on it. I've identified the problem, and I've gotten control over it," Brady explained. Maggie pointed out that Brady was still drinking, but he insisted that wasn't his problem. "Damn it, Brady, it is a problem!" Maggie shouted.
Theresa rolled her eyes as she continued to eavesdrop, and she muttered that Maggie was a sanctimonious witch. Brady objected when Maggie labeled him an addict, but she argued that the label fit in his case. Maggie guessed that Brady rationalized his drinking with assurances that it was better than doing cocaine. Maggie said the problem was that when Brady consumed alcohol, he binged instead of stopping after one or two drinks.
"And then, the next morning, you probably wake up with a splitting, debilitating headache, and you rack your brain to figure out [...] what happened the night before, but guess what -- no luck. Brady, if you're anything like I was, you can't remember where you parked the car the night before, or if you even drove it in the first place. You have zero memory for any of it. It's all a blank. Do you remember phone calls that you made, texts you sent? You run a company, Brady. How long, do you think, before it catches up with you in business, let alone in your personal life?" Maggie wondered.
Brady started to blame his father for constantly pushing his buttons, but Maggie insisted that he needed to stop blaming other people for his addictions. "Back the hell off, lady! [...] You need to stop harassing Brady right now," Theresa warned as she barged into the living room. Theresa insisted that John was Brady's problem, and she argued that Brady couldn't be blamed for going to a dark place to block out John's negativity.
Theresa continued that she and Brady were sick of hearing Maggie, John, and everyone else judge them for simply blowing off steam and having fun. Maggie started to chastise Theresa for eavesdropping on a private conversation, but Brady interrupted and irritably informed Maggie that he had to finish getting ready for work. Maggie took the hint and left after assuring Brady that she would always be there for him if needed.
Theresa started to complain about Maggie, but Brady interrupted and apologetically explained that he wasn't going to be able to have breakfast with Theresa because he needed to take care of something else instead. Theresa made multiple attempts to change Brady's mind, but he stood his ground, so she finally agreed to give him some space. After Theresa left, Brady made some tweaks to a business proposal before calling John.
When John arrived at the mansion a short time later, he admitted that he was surprised that Brady had asked to see him. Brady said he didn't want to fight anymore, adding that he wanted to make a fresh start with John. When John returned the sentiment, Brady revealed that he had a proposal that would allow them to do just that.
Brady proposed a partnership between Basic Black and Titan, musing that he and John might even be able to get back to the way things had been when they had worked together to rebuild Basic Black after the pension fund fiasco that had occurred a few years earlier. John was pleased to hear that Brady wanted to work with him again, but his smile faded as he started to read the terms of Brady's proposal.
At the Horton Town Square, Kate was on the phone with Stefano, who had decided to delay his return to Salem because he had heard that there was a warrant out for his arrest. Kate acted disappointed. Clyde approached and greeted Kate after she ended the call, and she officially welcomed him to Salem. Kate predicted that Jordan and Ben were going to be thrilled to see their father again.
Clyde admitted that he was nervous -- especially about reuniting with Ben, who had been a child when Jordan had taken him away from Clyde. "I can tell you, Mr. Weston, that I know firsthand how that must feel," Kate revealed, although she didn't bother to elaborate. Clyde assured Kate that what had been made wrong years earlier was about to be made right, thanks to her.
Clyde was eager to see his kids, so he asked Kate to point him in the right direction. Kate revealed where Jordan and Ben each worked, but she suspected that it was too early for either of them to be working. Clyde didn't want to bother his kids at work anyway, so he asked for their addresses. Kate didn't know Ben's address, so she gave Jordan's address to Clyde instead.
At Clyde's request, Kate promised that she wouldn't say anything about his arrival in Salem if she happened to run into Jordan or Ben before he did. In return, Clyde agreed not to tell his kids that Kate was the one who had tipped him off about their whereabouts. Kate reasoned that she didn't want Jordan or Ben to take her involvement the wrong way.
Later, Clyde followed Jordan and Rafe from her apartment to the park. Clyde hid behind some trees and watched as Rafe kissed Jordan after assuring her that, later that day, they would have the conversation they had been putting off for the past few days.
Nicole was pitching an idea to Miles over the phone when Eric entered the Brady Pub. Nicole abruptly ended the call, explaining that her potential contact had just arrived. Nicole approached and greeted Eric, who said they had nothing left to talk about. "Get over yourself, would you? This isn't about you. This is about Sami and your new jailbird of a brother-in-law, E.J. DiMera," Nicole replied.
Nicole wanted Eric to give her an exclusive on the story, but he couldn't understand why she believed he would be willing to tell her anything. "Because I think you're smart enough to know that your twin sister and her creepy husband need me on their side [for] spin control. The first hours of a scandal are crucial, so come on, Eric -- talk to me, please. [...] I am trying to help your family," Nicole reasoned.
Eric doubted that Nicole would take Sami and E.J.'s side, since she didn't like either of them, and he added that he didn't know anything about E.J.'s arrest, anyway. "I could be on their side...if things were different," Nicole replied. Eric scoffed and observed that Nicole never seemed to change. Eric guessed that Nicole was just using the story as an excuse to talk to him.
Nicole started to deny the accusation but decided to instead admit that Eric was right. Nicole said she had wanted to talk to Eric because she had been eager to find out if her testimony had helped him. Eric revealed that he hadn't heard anything yet, but he added that he still didn't believe that Nicole was being honest about her true motive. Eric guessed that Nicole was working every angle to try to find a way back into his life.
"It's a lost cause. I mean, don't you get it? We can never be together -- even as friends -- because friends don't do what you did. There's nothing for you here...with me. There can't be," Eric said before walking away. After taking a moment to recover from the sting of Eric's words, Nicole exited the pub. Later, Eric went to the town square, where Maggie accidentally bumped into him.
Maggie apologetically explained that she had been distracted because she was worried about one of the people she sponsored, who seemed to be backsliding. Maggie feared the person would end up like most addicts -- lost forever. Maggie decided to change the subject, believing that she had already said too much about the matter, even though Eric pointed out that she hadn't revealed any names.
Maggie revealed that she had heard about what had happened between Eric and Nicole, and she wondered how he was doing. Eric admitted that things had been rough lately, but he added that he was trying to focus on the future, wherever it might lead. As Eric continued to talk to Maggie, Theresa watched from afar, bitterly assuming that they were talking about her.
After Maggie left, Theresa approached Eric and revealed that Caroline had mentioned that he might soon be able to return to the priesthood. Theresa said that was great news -- for Eric, anyway. Theresa added that she was sorry that Nicole had lied to Eric. Theresa pointed out that she had tried to warn Eric about Nicole. Eric countered that Theresa didn't even know Nicole.
"True, but I know people like her. They lie and cheat and make promises and bargains and everything else, but -- look, the bottom line is...people are who they are. They say they want to change, but they don't -- they can't. They just -- just take my word on this," Theresa advised Eric.
In E.J.'s holding cell at the police station, Sami ranted about how an idiotic judge had denied E.J.'s bail request, but E.J. wasn't surprised, given the lengths he believed Stefano had gone to in order to make him look like a flight risk. Sami acted outraged when she learned that E.J. had not heard anything from Stefano. Sami complained that the all-powerful Stefano DiMera could have gotten a message to E.J. if he had really wanted to.
"Oh, he got a message to me, and I heard it...loud and clear. I have a message for him. I'm gonna give it to him today...at the meeting," E.J. informed Sami. Sami confirmed that she had remembered the documents E.J. had asked for, and she wondered if he could really give someone else the right to vote for him at the board meeting. E.J. nodded and said that was exactly what he intended to do.
Sami assumed that E.J. would send Justin in as his proxy, but E.J. insisted that he would never send a Kiriakis into a DiMera board meeting. "There's only one person who I trust completely to represent me -- one person. One person who I know the board will listen to, and that's you -- my wife," E.J. explained. Sami acted touched and innocently wondered if E.J. was sure he wanted her to handle that responsibility.
E.J. reasoned that Sami had been working closely with him and knew exactly how he wanted to run the company, but she pointed out that the board members might not be willing to take her seriously. E.J. argued that Sami had proven herself when she had fixed the mess Kristen had left Countess Wilhelmina in after fleeing the country, but Sami said that was different than staring down Stefano at his own board meeting.
E.J. assured Sami that she simply had to vote for him to ensure that the balance of power at DiMera Enterprises would remain the same. E.J. told Sami that he wasn't going to let Stefano shut them out at Kate's behest. Sami angrily agreed that Kate was definitely responsible for what Stefano had done to E.J.
Later, a notary arrived to oversee the signing of the documents. "Okay, so listen -- the proxy, that gives you the right to vote my shares. The power of attorney [...] gives you control of the company," E.J. explained after the notary left. Sami assured E.J. that she could handle the task, and he urged her to "kick some ass" at the board meeting.
Later, after Sami left, E.J. received a visit from Nicole. E.J. wondered how Nicole had managed to gain access to his holding cell. "Are you kidding me? This is like a second home. I'm practically on a first-name basis with most of the guards here," Nicole joked. E.J. assumed that Nicole wanted to gloat, but she clarified that she actually wanted to help him.
E.J. expressed skepticism, so Nicole admitted that she would be helping herself in the process. Nicole explained that an exclusive interview with E.J. would advance her career while giving him the opportunity to garner sympathy from the public that could prove useful if the case ever went to trial. Satisfied, E.J. revealed that he knew exactly who had orchestrated his downfall -- and that he wasn't going to let the guilty party get away with it.
Sami met with Kate in a secluded section of the town square. As Sami angrily removed the matching set of diamond jewelry E.J. had given her the previous year, Kate revealed that Stefano had turned his jet around after receiving a tip that an arrest warrant was waiting for him in Salem. Kate guessed that Stefano believed that E.J. was responsible for the development -- or that one of the board members, Shin, was planning a coup.
Sami assumed that Kate had managed to gain control of Stefano's shares, but Kate admitted that she hadn't gotten that far yet. Kate was confident that she would still be able to obtain Stefano's shares before the board meeting began, but she reasoned that if she somehow failed to do so, the worst that could happen was that the status quo would be maintained.
"That is not good enough, Kate. If you don't get those shares away from Stefano, then my cheating bastard of a husband has too much power at that company, along with his thug of a father -- whom you claim to despise, right? I have that right, don't I? [...] Kate, you can't do this to me. You have to get Stefano's shares, or our plan is dead, and then where the hell does that leave us?" Sami worriedly argued.
Kate urged Sami to calm down, but Sami ignored the advice and mused that it seemed like Kate didn't really understand how their plan was supposed to work. "I understand the plan perfectly, all right? But Stefano, unlike E.J., is not a caged bird with one option. He has irons in the fire all over town. But ultimately, I believe he will choose me as his proxy -- in fact, I'm certain of it," Kate assured Sami.
As if on cue, Kate received a phone call from Stefano, who wondered if she could be free in a couple of hours to act as his proxy at the board meeting. Kate sweetly replied that, while she had actually been planning to board a plane and surprise him with a visit, she would be happy to do whatever he needed her to do instead.
As Sami silently celebrated, Kate assured Stefano that she would get in touch with his attorney right away to sign the appropriate paperwork, adding that she knew exactly how the vote needed to go. Kate promised that she would fly to Stefano's location as soon as the board meeting ended. "In your dreams," Kate muttered after ending the call.
Sami breathed a sigh of relief and happily embraced Kate before excusing herself so they could each get ready for the board meeting. "First, there's just one little thing. [...] You see, the situation is, we both know what you're getting out of this, but what am I getting out of it? [...] Don't you think it's fair that I benefit from our clever little plan, as well? [...] I'm going to do what I'm supposed to do...and then...you...are going to do this," Kate explained as she handed Sami a folded document.
Sami started to protest that she had already made promises to Kate, but her voice trailed off as she stared in disbelief at the contents of the document. "You see, Sami, the problem is...I know you promised me, but the truth is, I don't trust you -- not one. Little. Bit," Kate admitted as Sami glared at her.
At the Kiriakis mansion, Brady was getting ready for work when he received a response to a text message he had sent a business associate the previous day. Brady couldn't remember sending the message, nor could he remember what it had contained. As Brady tried to figure out how to reply, Maggie entered the living room and cheerfully greeted him.
Maggie asked if Brady was still attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and he admitted that he was not, explaining that he had gone to one meeting and had ultimately concluded that they weren't for him. Maggie could tell that Brady was under the effects of a hangover, and when he assured her that it wasn't a big deal, she sarcastically agreed that he was accustomed to the feeling.
Meanwhile, Theresa entered the living room, and Maggie quickly deduced that Brady and Theresa had spent the previous night together. Maggie asked to speak to Brady privately, so Theresa went upstairs, but she returned to eavesdrop from the foyer after Maggie closed the living room doors. Maggie wondered what had happened during the Narcotics Anonymous meeting to convince Brady that they weren't for him.
Brady said that the only part of the meeting that had resonated had been the part about removing bad influences, and he listed his father as a prime example. Brady told Maggie about what he had overheard John saying to Theresa at the pub the previous day, and Maggie admitted that she was the one who had told John that Brady had attended a meeting. Brady clarified that he wasn't upset -- he was grateful.
"My father freaked out on me, like he always does, but this time...I handled it. I mean, Maggie, I just -- I handled it. I didn't feel like I had to use. Didn't want to use. I haven't used since that meeting. I mean, I am -- I am on it. I've identified the problem, and I've gotten control over it," Brady explained. Maggie pointed out that Brady was still drinking, but he insisted that wasn't his problem. "Damn it, Brady, it is a problem!" Maggie shouted.
Theresa rolled her eyes as she continued to eavesdrop, and she muttered that Maggie was a sanctimonious witch. Brady objected when Maggie labeled him an addict, but she argued that the label fit in his case. Maggie guessed that Brady rationalized his drinking with assurances that it was better than doing cocaine. Maggie said the problem was that when Brady consumed alcohol, he binged instead of stopping after one or two drinks.
"And then, the next morning, you probably wake up with a splitting, debilitating headache, and you rack your brain to figure out [...] what happened the night before, but guess what -- no luck. Brady, if you're anything like I was, you can't remember where you parked the car the night before, or if you even drove it in the first place. You have zero memory for any of it. It's all a blank. Do you remember phone calls that you made, texts you sent? You run a company, Brady. How long, do you think, before it catches up with you in business, let alone in your personal life?" Maggie wondered.
Brady started to blame his father for constantly pushing his buttons, but Maggie insisted that he needed to stop blaming other people for his addictions. "Back the hell off, lady! [...] You need to stop harassing Brady right now," Theresa warned as she barged into the living room. Theresa insisted that John was Brady's problem, and she argued that Brady couldn't be blamed for going to a dark place to block out John's negativity.
Theresa continued that she and Brady were sick of hearing Maggie, John, and everyone else judge them for simply blowing off steam and having fun. Maggie started to chastise Theresa for eavesdropping on a private conversation, but Brady interrupted and irritably informed Maggie that he had to finish getting ready for work. Maggie took the hint and left after assuring Brady that she would always be there for him if needed.
Theresa started to complain about Maggie, but Brady interrupted and apologetically explained that he wasn't going to be able to have breakfast with Theresa because he needed to take care of something else instead. Theresa made multiple attempts to change Brady's mind, but he stood his ground, so she finally agreed to give him some space. After Theresa left, Brady made some tweaks to a business proposal before calling John.
When John arrived at the mansion a short time later, he admitted that he was surprised that Brady had asked to see him. Brady said he didn't want to fight anymore, adding that he wanted to make a fresh start with John. When John returned the sentiment, Brady revealed that he had a proposal that would allow them to do just that.
Brady proposed a partnership between Basic Black and Titan, musing that he and John might even be able to get back to the way things had been when they had worked together to rebuild Basic Black after the pension fund fiasco that had occurred a few years earlier. John was pleased to hear that Brady wanted to work with him again, but his smile faded as he started to read the terms of Brady's proposal.
At the Horton Town Square, Kate was on the phone with Stefano, who had decided to delay his return to Salem because he had heard that there was a warrant out for his arrest. Kate acted disappointed. Clyde approached and greeted Kate after she ended the call, and she officially welcomed him to Salem. Kate predicted that Jordan and Ben were going to be thrilled to see their father again.
Clyde admitted that he was nervous -- especially about reuniting with Ben, who had been a child when Jordan had taken him away from Clyde. "I can tell you, Mr. Weston, that I know firsthand how that must feel," Kate revealed, although she didn't bother to elaborate. Clyde assured Kate that what had been made wrong years earlier was about to be made right, thanks to her.
Clyde was eager to see his kids, so he asked Kate to point him in the right direction. Kate revealed where Jordan and Ben each worked, but she suspected that it was too early for either of them to be working. Clyde didn't want to bother his kids at work anyway, so he asked for their addresses. Kate didn't know Ben's address, so she gave Jordan's address to Clyde instead.
At Clyde's request, Kate promised that she wouldn't say anything about his arrival in Salem if she happened to run into Jordan or Ben before he did. In return, Clyde agreed not to tell his kids that Kate was the one who had tipped him off about their whereabouts. Kate reasoned that she didn't want Jordan or Ben to take her involvement the wrong way.
Later, Clyde followed Jordan and Rafe from her apartment to the park. Clyde hid behind some trees and watched as Rafe kissed Jordan after assuring her that, later that day, they would have the conversation they had been putting off for the past few days.
Nicole was pitching an idea to Miles over the phone when Eric entered the Brady Pub. Nicole abruptly ended the call, explaining that her potential contact had just arrived. Nicole approached and greeted Eric, who said they had nothing left to talk about. "Get over yourself, would you? This isn't about you. This is about Sami and your new jailbird of a brother-in-law, E.J. DiMera," Nicole replied.
Nicole wanted Eric to give her an exclusive on the story, but he couldn't understand why she believed he would be willing to tell her anything. "Because I think you're smart enough to know that your twin sister and her creepy husband need me on their side [for] spin control. The first hours of a scandal are crucial, so come on, Eric -- talk to me, please. [...] I am trying to help your family," Nicole reasoned.
Eric doubted that Nicole would take Sami and E.J.'s side, since she didn't like either of them, and he added that he didn't know anything about E.J.'s arrest, anyway. "I could be on their side...if things were different," Nicole replied. Eric scoffed and observed that Nicole never seemed to change. Eric guessed that Nicole was just using the story as an excuse to talk to him.
Nicole started to deny the accusation but decided to instead admit that Eric was right. Nicole said she had wanted to talk to Eric because she had been eager to find out if her testimony had helped him. Eric revealed that he hadn't heard anything yet, but he added that he still didn't believe that Nicole was being honest about her true motive. Eric guessed that Nicole was working every angle to try to find a way back into his life.
"It's a lost cause. I mean, don't you get it? We can never be together -- even as friends -- because friends don't do what you did. There's nothing for you here...with me. There can't be," Eric said before walking away. After taking a moment to recover from the sting of Eric's words, Nicole exited the pub. Later, Eric went to the town square, where Maggie accidentally bumped into him.
Maggie apologetically explained that she had been distracted because she was worried about one of the people she sponsored, who seemed to be backsliding. Maggie feared the person would end up like most addicts -- lost forever. Maggie decided to change the subject, believing that she had already said too much about the matter, even though Eric pointed out that she hadn't revealed any names.
Maggie revealed that she had heard about what had happened between Eric and Nicole, and she wondered how he was doing. Eric admitted that things had been rough lately, but he added that he was trying to focus on the future, wherever it might lead. As Eric continued to talk to Maggie, Theresa watched from afar, bitterly assuming that they were talking about her.
After Maggie left, Theresa approached Eric and revealed that Caroline had mentioned that he might soon be able to return to the priesthood. Theresa said that was great news -- for Eric, anyway. Theresa added that she was sorry that Nicole had lied to Eric. Theresa pointed out that she had tried to warn Eric about Nicole. Eric countered that Theresa didn't even know Nicole.
"True, but I know people like her. They lie and cheat and make promises and bargains and everything else, but -- look, the bottom line is...people are who they are. They say they want to change, but they don't -- they can't. They just -- just take my word on this," Theresa advised Eric.
In E.J.'s holding cell at the police station, Sami ranted about how an idiotic judge had denied E.J.'s bail request, but E.J. wasn't surprised, given the lengths he believed Stefano had gone to in order to make him look like a flight risk. Sami acted outraged when she learned that E.J. had not heard anything from Stefano. Sami complained that the all-powerful Stefano DiMera could have gotten a message to E.J. if he had really wanted to.
"Oh, he got a message to me, and I heard it...loud and clear. I have a message for him. I'm gonna give it to him today...at the meeting," E.J. informed Sami. Sami confirmed that she had remembered the documents E.J. had asked for, and she wondered if he could really give someone else the right to vote for him at the board meeting. E.J. nodded and said that was exactly what he intended to do.
Sami assumed that E.J. would send Justin in as his proxy, but E.J. insisted that he would never send a Kiriakis into a DiMera board meeting. "There's only one person who I trust completely to represent me -- one person. One person who I know the board will listen to, and that's you -- my wife," E.J. explained. Sami acted touched and innocently wondered if E.J. was sure he wanted her to handle that responsibility.
E.J. reasoned that Sami had been working closely with him and knew exactly how he wanted to run the company, but she pointed out that the board members might not be willing to take her seriously. E.J. argued that Sami had proven herself when she had fixed the mess Kristen had left Countess Wilhelmina in after fleeing the country, but Sami said that was different than staring down Stefano at his own board meeting.
E.J. assured Sami that she simply had to vote for him to ensure that the balance of power at DiMera Enterprises would remain the same. E.J. told Sami that he wasn't going to let Stefano shut them out at Kate's behest. Sami angrily agreed that Kate was definitely responsible for what Stefano had done to E.J.
Later, a notary arrived to oversee the signing of the documents. "Okay, so listen -- the proxy, that gives you the right to vote my shares. The power of attorney [...] gives you control of the company," E.J. explained after the notary left. Sami assured E.J. that she could handle the task, and he urged her to "kick some ass" at the board meeting.
Later, after Sami left, E.J. received a visit from Nicole. E.J. wondered how Nicole had managed to gain access to his holding cell. "Are you kidding me? This is like a second home. I'm practically on a first-name basis with most of the guards here," Nicole joked. E.J. assumed that Nicole wanted to gloat, but she clarified that she actually wanted to help him.
E.J. expressed skepticism, so Nicole admitted that she would be helping herself in the process. Nicole explained that an exclusive interview with E.J. would advance her career while giving him the opportunity to garner sympathy from the public that could prove useful if the case ever went to trial. Satisfied, E.J. revealed that he knew exactly who had orchestrated his downfall -- and that he wasn't going to let the guilty party get away with it.
Sami met with Kate in a secluded section of the town square. As Sami angrily removed the matching set of diamond jewelry E.J. had given her the previous year, Kate revealed that Stefano had turned his jet around after receiving a tip that an arrest warrant was waiting for him in Salem. Kate guessed that Stefano believed that E.J. was responsible for the development -- or that one of the board members, Shin, was planning a coup.
Sami assumed that Kate had managed to gain control of Stefano's shares, but Kate admitted that she hadn't gotten that far yet. Kate was confident that she would still be able to obtain Stefano's shares before the board meeting began, but she reasoned that if she somehow failed to do so, the worst that could happen was that the status quo would be maintained.
"That is not good enough, Kate. If you don't get those shares away from Stefano, then my cheating bastard of a husband has too much power at that company, along with his thug of a father -- whom you claim to despise, right? I have that right, don't I? [...] Kate, you can't do this to me. You have to get Stefano's shares, or our plan is dead, and then where the hell does that leave us?" Sami worriedly argued.
Kate urged Sami to calm down, but Sami ignored the advice and mused that it seemed like Kate didn't really understand how their plan was supposed to work. "I understand the plan perfectly, all right? But Stefano, unlike E.J., is not a caged bird with one option. He has irons in the fire all over town. But ultimately, I believe he will choose me as his proxy -- in fact, I'm certain of it," Kate assured Sami.
As if on cue, Kate received a phone call from Stefano, who wondered if she could be free in a couple of hours to act as his proxy at the board meeting. Kate sweetly replied that, while she had actually been planning to board a plane and surprise him with a visit, she would be happy to do whatever he needed her to do instead.
As Sami silently celebrated, Kate assured Stefano that she would get in touch with his attorney right away to sign the appropriate paperwork, adding that she knew exactly how the vote needed to go. Kate promised that she would fly to Stefano's location as soon as the board meeting ended. "In your dreams," Kate muttered after ending the call.
Sami breathed a sigh of relief and happily embraced Kate before excusing herself so they could each get ready for the board meeting. "First, there's just one little thing. [...] You see, the situation is, we both know what you're getting out of this, but what am I getting out of it? [...] Don't you think it's fair that I benefit from our clever little plan, as well? [...] I'm going to do what I'm supposed to do...and then...you...are going to do this," Kate explained as she handed Sami a folded document.
Sami started to protest that she had already made promises to Kate, but her voice trailed off as she stared in disbelief at the contents of the document. "You see, Sami, the problem is...I know you promised me, but the truth is, I don't trust you -- not one. Little. Bit," Kate admitted as Sami glared at her.
