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At the Kmansion, Justin and Kate are working. Narita tested through the roof, people love the name. Kate jokes they should give Will a cut, gives Justin credit for hiring Paul. He suggests cocktails, they talk about the CW lawsuit, which is done, Justin knows a guy in Brussels. They joke about Kate being dangerous, she's about to go, but he wants to talk about Clyde. Kate goes on the defence, thinks Vic is behind this, this is from me, Justin says. Clyde smells like trouble. Trouble doesn't scare her, he's no different than any of the men she's been with, wants to know if Vic really put him up to this. Vic doesn't give a damn about you, I do, Justin says. She's been good at MadWorld, her being there keeps Lucas off balance, and you're a friend to me, Justin explains. Be careful. Kate says she will, leaves.
In the park, Hope and Aiden are enjoying the night sky. He never thought he'd find this kind of happiness again. She feels the same, never thought she'd find this again. They cutely joke, look at the stars (he's using an app), more jokes. They play some music and dance, talk about doing this again. Aiden's dropping hints about long-term plans through these scenes. They keep dancing without music. Later, in the square, they joke about Aiden walking her to her car. He leaves. She flashes back to the Rafe/Aiden scene she overheard.
At Will & Sonny's, replay of Chad pleading to Abigail that what they have is better than what she has with Ben. Meanwhile, Ben arrives, is about to knock but his phone rings. Inside, Chad and Abby are kissing, Abby hears the ring, looks outside. Nobody's there. A few feet away, Ben answers his phone. Clyde needs to see him right away. Back at the front door, Abby knows she heard something, Chad writes it off. Abby says she was about to make a big mistake. Chad thinks differently, they both felt something. Abby denies, Chad calls her a liar. She can't deal, flashes back to talking to Will about the paternity test. She wants to go. He declares his love, wants to know if she feels it, too. This is the wrong time for this, Abby protests, Chad worries he's too late. They've not lived together long, Chad thinks that Abby moved in with Ben because of what he said, she hollers for him to stop. Chad wants her to know that he didn't use her, he wanted to be with her because he loves her. She needs time. He tells her he's here, she leaves.
At Edge of the Square, replay of the scowling men tossing slurs. Outside, John and Marlena arrive for a night out together, run into Will and Derrick outside. They exchange hellos. Will and Derrick go inside as the scowlers are mocking Sonny (who told them to walk away), call Sonny Paul's girlfriend. Will angrily says, "That's my husband." Insults are hurled, Paul tries to get an apology. Basically, a fight breaks out, Derrick gets punched, Paul punches the puncher, and it's a brawl. Rafe and John break it up, John flashes his badge, the guy keeps hurling insults as Paul admits he punched him. The guy learns that John is Paul's dad, more insults, Rafe tosses him out. (No mention of Derrick getting punched.) [Sorry folks, I'm only watching this once.] John wants details, Sonny said it's nothing they haven't heard before. Paul tells "dad" not to worry, it's over. Derrick laments that they came after Paul for being famous, Will is surprised this has never happened to him before, goes to get ice for Derrick's eye. Paul needs a minute. Marlena offers to talk to him.
Later, Rafe tells the Will, Derrick, & Sonny that those two goons have been trying to pick up girls all week in here, no luck, Derrick jokes about this. Rafe says the next round's on Victor, but they pass. Derrick says he shouldn't have said anything, Sonny says the guys were looking for trouble the second they saw Paul.
Rafe and John toast, John deals with ignorant criminals all day long, shouldn't be surprised people are stupid. Rafe jokes that stupid doesn't always dress up nice, LOL, it's different on the job. John admits it's hitting close because it's his son.
Outside, Marlena talks to Paul, who's not fine. He's lived in a bubble, people treated him nicely because he could throw a ball. Marlena asks if he wishes he still were in the bubble, points out he helped a lot of people when he came out. Doesn't want him to forget that. Paul goes in and talks with John for a minute, thanks him for his intercession, then goes to Derrick, advises him on how to take care of the bruise. Derrick doesn't want it to ruin the evening; Will & Sonny have to leave because their babysitter needs to get up early. It was a fun evening, despite the fireworks. Sonny goes to say bye to Rafe, Paul also gets up, Will wishes Derrick luck.
In the bushy clearing, Clyde wants to talk about Abigail, reminds Ben it's his mother's birthday. Ben can't believe he forgot. Clyde gives him a ring, which had belonged to Ben's mother, which Clyde claims he had been saving for Ben's mother's birthday, and she never wore. Wants Ben to put the ring on Abby tonight. Ben's shocked. Clyde lays it on thick about how great Abigail is, don't let her get away, etc. Ben gets a text that Abby's en route to the apartment, scoots.
At EOTS, Marlena is outside on the phone, Clyde walks up, has made an appointment. They enter; John and Rafe at the bar see it, there's a stench about Clyde. They've both talked to Hope about Weston, but she clams up. What do you think, John asks Rafe. Marlena comes up, wants to dance. Rafe thinks back to Hope & Aiden dancing, Rafe gets called back to work by Clyde. Rafe asks if Kate stood Clyde up, or finally kicked him to the curb. Clyde boasts that Kate likes powerful men, that's why she kicked Rafe to the curb. You mean criminals, Rafe interjects, then tells Clyde to enjoy his drink.
In the clearing, Derrick and Paul talk about how responsible Paul's presence was for what happened. Derrick discounts this idea, those guys would have spewed their ignorance even if Paul wasn't there. Paul says, "You set me straight," they laugh, sit down. Derrick asks if this was the first time this happened to Paul. Derrick talks about this happening to him before, at "bars on the South side," how he usually handles it. Paul handles Derrick's bruise, Derrick jumps, says it doesn't really hurt. Takes Paul's hand, and they kiss.
At Will & Sonny's, Will arrives, Chad was about to leave (a bit teary). Will wanted to make sure Abby & Chad had time, so Sonny's picking up Arianna. Chad owes Will, Abby heard him out, knows Chad loves her. He'll respect her decision, but Chad felt the connection was still there. Will warns him to be careful, Chad is sure they were meant for each other. Abby knows it, even if she denies it tomorrow, Chad says. He's convinced they'll be together, despite Will's cautions.
At Ben & Abby's, Ben is looking at the ring when Abby arrives. He pockets it, she says she can see it. He won't hide anything, we made a promise to be honest, shows the ring. Abby is shocked, did he buy that? Ben says it was for his mother, who died before she could be given the ring. Clyde gave it to him, in case he wanted to give it to her. Abby thinks it's nice Ben has something to remember his mother. Ben declares his love, thinks about her all the time, would like her to wear the ring, marry him. After the break, he jokes it was a lousy proposal, she disagrees. He doesn't want to get married tomorrow, will do things right, big family wedding, everything perfect. He starts to kiss her as she holds back. He just wants her to think about it. Later, Will calls her, tells her that Chad's cautiously ecstatic, thinking they're on the same page. Abby cries, this is a mess. Will tells her things will be clearer tomorrow, after the paternity test. Abby wonders why she does this to herself.
Marlena & John are dancing, she can feel him thinking, John worries about why "the kid" has to deal with this. He's no kid, Marlena points out. John should have been there when he was a kid, maybe.... Marlena questions this, John backs up, knows Paul's not gay by choice, but thinks he could have helped him be OK with who he was (as a kid).
Derrick pulls back, knows Paul just wants to be friends. Paul tells him to stop talking, more kissing. Sonny (carrying Arianna) sees this.
Hope calls Rafe, Rafe can't tell him what Aiden said, can't talk about what Tim said right now (since Clyde is sitting at the bar). Rafe has to visit Gabi tomorrow, they'll talk soon, he promises, looking forlorn. In the park (where she called Rafe from), Hope looks worried for a second, then picks up a flyer for the Bicentennial.
In the park, Hope and Aiden are enjoying the night sky. He never thought he'd find this kind of happiness again. She feels the same, never thought she'd find this again. They cutely joke, look at the stars (he's using an app), more jokes. They play some music and dance, talk about doing this again. Aiden's dropping hints about long-term plans through these scenes. They keep dancing without music. Later, in the square, they joke about Aiden walking her to her car. He leaves. She flashes back to the Rafe/Aiden scene she overheard.
At Will & Sonny's, replay of Chad pleading to Abigail that what they have is better than what she has with Ben. Meanwhile, Ben arrives, is about to knock but his phone rings. Inside, Chad and Abby are kissing, Abby hears the ring, looks outside. Nobody's there. A few feet away, Ben answers his phone. Clyde needs to see him right away. Back at the front door, Abby knows she heard something, Chad writes it off. Abby says she was about to make a big mistake. Chad thinks differently, they both felt something. Abby denies, Chad calls her a liar. She can't deal, flashes back to talking to Will about the paternity test. She wants to go. He declares his love, wants to know if she feels it, too. This is the wrong time for this, Abby protests, Chad worries he's too late. They've not lived together long, Chad thinks that Abby moved in with Ben because of what he said, she hollers for him to stop. Chad wants her to know that he didn't use her, he wanted to be with her because he loves her. She needs time. He tells her he's here, she leaves.
At Edge of the Square, replay of the scowling men tossing slurs. Outside, John and Marlena arrive for a night out together, run into Will and Derrick outside. They exchange hellos. Will and Derrick go inside as the scowlers are mocking Sonny (who told them to walk away), call Sonny Paul's girlfriend. Will angrily says, "That's my husband." Insults are hurled, Paul tries to get an apology. Basically, a fight breaks out, Derrick gets punched, Paul punches the puncher, and it's a brawl. Rafe and John break it up, John flashes his badge, the guy keeps hurling insults as Paul admits he punched him. The guy learns that John is Paul's dad, more insults, Rafe tosses him out. (No mention of Derrick getting punched.) [Sorry folks, I'm only watching this once.] John wants details, Sonny said it's nothing they haven't heard before. Paul tells "dad" not to worry, it's over. Derrick laments that they came after Paul for being famous, Will is surprised this has never happened to him before, goes to get ice for Derrick's eye. Paul needs a minute. Marlena offers to talk to him.
Later, Rafe tells the Will, Derrick, & Sonny that those two goons have been trying to pick up girls all week in here, no luck, Derrick jokes about this. Rafe says the next round's on Victor, but they pass. Derrick says he shouldn't have said anything, Sonny says the guys were looking for trouble the second they saw Paul.
Rafe and John toast, John deals with ignorant criminals all day long, shouldn't be surprised people are stupid. Rafe jokes that stupid doesn't always dress up nice, LOL, it's different on the job. John admits it's hitting close because it's his son.
Outside, Marlena talks to Paul, who's not fine. He's lived in a bubble, people treated him nicely because he could throw a ball. Marlena asks if he wishes he still were in the bubble, points out he helped a lot of people when he came out. Doesn't want him to forget that. Paul goes in and talks with John for a minute, thanks him for his intercession, then goes to Derrick, advises him on how to take care of the bruise. Derrick doesn't want it to ruin the evening; Will & Sonny have to leave because their babysitter needs to get up early. It was a fun evening, despite the fireworks. Sonny goes to say bye to Rafe, Paul also gets up, Will wishes Derrick luck.
In the bushy clearing, Clyde wants to talk about Abigail, reminds Ben it's his mother's birthday. Ben can't believe he forgot. Clyde gives him a ring, which had belonged to Ben's mother, which Clyde claims he had been saving for Ben's mother's birthday, and she never wore. Wants Ben to put the ring on Abby tonight. Ben's shocked. Clyde lays it on thick about how great Abigail is, don't let her get away, etc. Ben gets a text that Abby's en route to the apartment, scoots.
At EOTS, Marlena is outside on the phone, Clyde walks up, has made an appointment. They enter; John and Rafe at the bar see it, there's a stench about Clyde. They've both talked to Hope about Weston, but she clams up. What do you think, John asks Rafe. Marlena comes up, wants to dance. Rafe thinks back to Hope & Aiden dancing, Rafe gets called back to work by Clyde. Rafe asks if Kate stood Clyde up, or finally kicked him to the curb. Clyde boasts that Kate likes powerful men, that's why she kicked Rafe to the curb. You mean criminals, Rafe interjects, then tells Clyde to enjoy his drink.
In the clearing, Derrick and Paul talk about how responsible Paul's presence was for what happened. Derrick discounts this idea, those guys would have spewed their ignorance even if Paul wasn't there. Paul says, "You set me straight," they laugh, sit down. Derrick asks if this was the first time this happened to Paul. Derrick talks about this happening to him before, at "bars on the South side," how he usually handles it. Paul handles Derrick's bruise, Derrick jumps, says it doesn't really hurt. Takes Paul's hand, and they kiss.
At Will & Sonny's, Will arrives, Chad was about to leave (a bit teary). Will wanted to make sure Abby & Chad had time, so Sonny's picking up Arianna. Chad owes Will, Abby heard him out, knows Chad loves her. He'll respect her decision, but Chad felt the connection was still there. Will warns him to be careful, Chad is sure they were meant for each other. Abby knows it, even if she denies it tomorrow, Chad says. He's convinced they'll be together, despite Will's cautions.
At Ben & Abby's, Ben is looking at the ring when Abby arrives. He pockets it, she says she can see it. He won't hide anything, we made a promise to be honest, shows the ring. Abby is shocked, did he buy that? Ben says it was for his mother, who died before she could be given the ring. Clyde gave it to him, in case he wanted to give it to her. Abby thinks it's nice Ben has something to remember his mother. Ben declares his love, thinks about her all the time, would like her to wear the ring, marry him. After the break, he jokes it was a lousy proposal, she disagrees. He doesn't want to get married tomorrow, will do things right, big family wedding, everything perfect. He starts to kiss her as she holds back. He just wants her to think about it. Later, Will calls her, tells her that Chad's cautiously ecstatic, thinking they're on the same page. Abby cries, this is a mess. Will tells her things will be clearer tomorrow, after the paternity test. Abby wonders why she does this to herself.
Marlena & John are dancing, she can feel him thinking, John worries about why "the kid" has to deal with this. He's no kid, Marlena points out. John should have been there when he was a kid, maybe.... Marlena questions this, John backs up, knows Paul's not gay by choice, but thinks he could have helped him be OK with who he was (as a kid).
Derrick pulls back, knows Paul just wants to be friends. Paul tells him to stop talking, more kissing. Sonny (carrying Arianna) sees this.
Hope calls Rafe, Rafe can't tell him what Aiden said, can't talk about what Tim said right now (since Clyde is sitting at the bar). Rafe has to visit Gabi tomorrow, they'll talk soon, he promises, looking forlorn. In the park (where she called Rafe from), Hope looks worried for a second, then picks up a flyer for the Bicentennial.
Wonderful performances yet again! Hope and Aiden, watching these scenes is so bittersweet. Ben and his old man can leave. I am sure the whole story he told Ben is a fabricated lie.
Both the character and the actor. Abigail : actor, yes, character, not so much. Still too fickle (her and Sonny should compare notes). I can see her going further with Ben (because we all know Ben's going to be declared the father), despite her feelings for Chad. Again, like mother, like daughter : remember Emilio, anyone ? When Jennifer accepted to marry the guy simply because her and Jack could not be at the time, because Jack pushed her away ? 
