37 minutes. A new day? Lots of short scenes filled with conversation, the Pawn story told by Konstantin and Steve moves between them as they are in different locations
Shot of a police station, sirens going off. Inside, Jada is working as Harris comes in. Harris wants to work as he can’t stay home watching TV and sleeping. Jada explains the prison break.
In the all-purpose interrogation room Theresa is yelling at Tate for leaving the halfway house and going to see Holly. Tate tries to explain he was just trying to clean up this mess. Theresa is upset that her phone was stolen. Brady explains that Tate could go back to jail for breaking rules.
Holly is sulking in her bedroom, it’s late morning, as her mom and EJ walk into her room. EJ is less than pleased that Tate broke into the house. EJ did this for the safety of the family. Holly finds that reason ludicrous and call out EJ on it.
Exterior shot of John and Marlena’s condo/townhouse/penthouse/amazing number of bedrooms needed for duh plot/ living space. Marlena brings hot coffee or tea to Steve He struggles to tell her what she needs to hear. Steve doesn’t want to alarm her. He needs to tell her about John’s past as the pawn.
John and Konstantin are in the Black Patch offices having yet another less than fruitful discussion their history. Konstantin explains that many years ago John tore his life apart. Konstantin shows a picture of Catharina to John but John doesn’t recognize the picture. Konstantin finds that hard to believe because you killed her! John looks off into the distance wondering just how much longer we have to deal with this story. Or he just looks off puzzled to hear he’s killed a pretty young girl.
Harris asks after Goldman. She’s cleaned out her bank account of around $50 grand. Salem PD must pay really well. Jada and Harris discuss Goldman and Weston. Harris feels that Weston will stay local. Harris leaves. Jada tells him to get some rest. Harris replies I don’t think so.
EJ is being all up in the righteousness lane as Nicole tries to talk him down. But EJ won’t back down, Nicole tells him that this is nothing compared to what she did when she was Holly’s age (that’s an understatement). EJ tells her that their childhoods have no bearing on this. Holly tells EJ that he’s acting as if Tate is Loki or someone. EJ doesn’t know who Loki is. (Loki is the God of Mischief a key figure in the Marvel Universe) But EJ doesn’t know Tate at all. EJ says that Tate was kicked out of school for doing damages. Holly pleads with EJ to not send Tate to jail.
Townhouse: Marlena asks what do I not know about my husband about his past? Steve hesitates to tell. He was one of the first people to know the Pawn, now known as John, under Victor’s care. Steve was his handler. He admits to carrying a lot of shame for the man he was back in those days, doing the things Victor asked of him, the unethical things Victor wanted done. One day Victor had a mission for Steve and the Pawn.
Black Patch offices: Konstantin tells John a story about “me" (Konstantin) Victor Kiriakis, Steve Patch Johnson and my beautiful innocent daughter, Catharina (this is how closed captioning had it spelled), and finally you the Pawn.
Back to the police interrogation room, Tate is still trying to plead his case. Holly is the only person who can clear him. Tate explains his case, Theresa upsets him even more.
Holly is upset that EJ is being EJ. Holly explains it's her house too and Tate isn’t the evil person that EJ is making him out to be. She admits to Nicole that they were having fun that night. Holly does remembers that. Nicole asks Holly if she remembers more than she’s admitting?
Harris is at the DiMansion looking for Stefan. Apparently, Stefan has disappeared, Clyde has broken out of prison and Harris finds that odd.
Townhouse: Steve admits this is part of his past is painful. Victor sent Steve and John to deliver a message. It was John's first assignment as the Pawn. The message was to a man who was challenging Victor’s territory.
Black Patch offices: John is holding a picture of Catherina as Konstantin tells John that Victor and he were always fighting over territory in the Greek crime business, Victor sent his pawn over to deliver a message.
Townhouse: Steve tells Marlena the message was loud and clear. They were to make sure this man knows that his interference will no longer be tolerated. John and Steve flew by private jet to Nafplion and then rode east into Aria, a small village. They were there to find the man that they know today as Konstantin Meleounis. Marlena is shocked.
Holly holds to the lie she doesn’t remember anything. But Tate didn’t do anything wrong. Nicole says she will talk to EJ. It segways to what do you want for lunch, grilled cheese sandwich? Then teachers sent over some homework to work on then maybe we can look at some colleges online. Yeah, it was a lot, in less than a minute. Holly grabs her shoes and a jacket and leaves.
Tate admits to being a screw-up and he lists his faults. Brady tries to explain that this is all confusing, this is a waste of time conversation.
EJ tells Harris he didn’t know you could develop brain damage from being shot in the chest. Harris responds so you know nothing about Weston’s escape? EJ gets back up on his high horse and reminds Harris that he, EJ, is the district attorney. (Because in Salem those folks are above reproach, just look at Melinda Trask, the most recent pillar of truth, justice and the American way!) EJ claims to have zero knowledge of anything regarding Clyde Weston nor does EJ have any idea where Stefan his. EJ throws out Harris. Harris’ parting shot is that I know that Stefan is working with Weston, because he’s the one who shot me. Cue shocked expression on EJ.
Townhouse: Marlena asks Steve, Konstantin? The man who is staying at Maggie’s house? Marlena says isn’t he a long-time friend of Victor's? No, he was a rival, that’s why John and I are trying to get him to leave. Now the story jumps back to the past, Steve was instructed to wait outside and watch for guards while John/Pawn went inside.
Black Patch offices: Konstantin tells John he was sitting at his work bench carving a little figurine for my Catharina (because all young women over the age of 15 love hand carved wooden figurines) when all of the sudden the door burst open and John came in. Konstantin knew Victor would send someone, Konstantin never saw the man's face just his eyes, but you beat me and beat me, we struggled you got the best of me. You beat me till I lost consciousness.
Townhouse: Steve tells Marlena then I heard a gunshot, I knew the Pawn wasn’t supposed to kill Konstantin, so Steve rushed inside, it was hard to see at first, then Steve saw John off to the side in a trance holding a gun, Konstantin was face down on the floor breathing and a young girl lying next to Konstantin with blood pooling next to him.
Black Patch offices: When Konstantin woke up his home was a wreck he saw his daughter, his only child on the floor, shot by you. John looks at the picture again.
Nicole returns to Holly’s room with a grilled cheese and chips, but Holly’s gone.
EJ tells Harris that’s a good one, we’ve charged Xander Cook with your shooting. The evidence is stacked against him. (Still curious as to what that evidence might be??) Harris replies that’s a good one, we know that Clyde and your brother framed him. Nicole walks in and stops this conversation, Holly is missing. EJ offers to help Nicole look for Holly. EJ tells Harris he will let him know when he finds his brother. Harris says he’s not finished here.
Holly appears at the police station. She needs to speak with Tate Black. Jada won’t let Holly see Tate.
Shot of a police station, sirens going off. Inside, Jada is working as Harris comes in. Harris wants to work as he can’t stay home watching TV and sleeping. Jada explains the prison break.
In the all-purpose interrogation room Theresa is yelling at Tate for leaving the halfway house and going to see Holly. Tate tries to explain he was just trying to clean up this mess. Theresa is upset that her phone was stolen. Brady explains that Tate could go back to jail for breaking rules.
Holly is sulking in her bedroom, it’s late morning, as her mom and EJ walk into her room. EJ is less than pleased that Tate broke into the house. EJ did this for the safety of the family. Holly finds that reason ludicrous and call out EJ on it.
Exterior shot of John and Marlena’s condo/townhouse/penthouse/amazing number of bedrooms needed for duh plot/ living space. Marlena brings hot coffee or tea to Steve He struggles to tell her what she needs to hear. Steve doesn’t want to alarm her. He needs to tell her about John’s past as the pawn.
John and Konstantin are in the Black Patch offices having yet another less than fruitful discussion their history. Konstantin explains that many years ago John tore his life apart. Konstantin shows a picture of Catharina to John but John doesn’t recognize the picture. Konstantin finds that hard to believe because you killed her! John looks off into the distance wondering just how much longer we have to deal with this story. Or he just looks off puzzled to hear he’s killed a pretty young girl.
Harris asks after Goldman. She’s cleaned out her bank account of around $50 grand. Salem PD must pay really well. Jada and Harris discuss Goldman and Weston. Harris feels that Weston will stay local. Harris leaves. Jada tells him to get some rest. Harris replies I don’t think so.
EJ is being all up in the righteousness lane as Nicole tries to talk him down. But EJ won’t back down, Nicole tells him that this is nothing compared to what she did when she was Holly’s age (that’s an understatement). EJ tells her that their childhoods have no bearing on this. Holly tells EJ that he’s acting as if Tate is Loki or someone. EJ doesn’t know who Loki is. (Loki is the God of Mischief a key figure in the Marvel Universe) But EJ doesn’t know Tate at all. EJ says that Tate was kicked out of school for doing damages. Holly pleads with EJ to not send Tate to jail.
Townhouse: Marlena asks what do I not know about my husband about his past? Steve hesitates to tell. He was one of the first people to know the Pawn, now known as John, under Victor’s care. Steve was his handler. He admits to carrying a lot of shame for the man he was back in those days, doing the things Victor asked of him, the unethical things Victor wanted done. One day Victor had a mission for Steve and the Pawn.
Black Patch offices: Konstantin tells John a story about “me" (Konstantin) Victor Kiriakis, Steve Patch Johnson and my beautiful innocent daughter, Catharina (this is how closed captioning had it spelled), and finally you the Pawn.
Back to the police interrogation room, Tate is still trying to plead his case. Holly is the only person who can clear him. Tate explains his case, Theresa upsets him even more.
Holly is upset that EJ is being EJ. Holly explains it's her house too and Tate isn’t the evil person that EJ is making him out to be. She admits to Nicole that they were having fun that night. Holly does remembers that. Nicole asks Holly if she remembers more than she’s admitting?
Harris is at the DiMansion looking for Stefan. Apparently, Stefan has disappeared, Clyde has broken out of prison and Harris finds that odd.
Townhouse: Steve admits this is part of his past is painful. Victor sent Steve and John to deliver a message. It was John's first assignment as the Pawn. The message was to a man who was challenging Victor’s territory.
Black Patch offices: John is holding a picture of Catherina as Konstantin tells John that Victor and he were always fighting over territory in the Greek crime business, Victor sent his pawn over to deliver a message.
Townhouse: Steve tells Marlena the message was loud and clear. They were to make sure this man knows that his interference will no longer be tolerated. John and Steve flew by private jet to Nafplion and then rode east into Aria, a small village. They were there to find the man that they know today as Konstantin Meleounis. Marlena is shocked.
Holly holds to the lie she doesn’t remember anything. But Tate didn’t do anything wrong. Nicole says she will talk to EJ. It segways to what do you want for lunch, grilled cheese sandwich? Then teachers sent over some homework to work on then maybe we can look at some colleges online. Yeah, it was a lot, in less than a minute. Holly grabs her shoes and a jacket and leaves.
Tate admits to being a screw-up and he lists his faults. Brady tries to explain that this is all confusing, this is a waste of time conversation.
EJ tells Harris he didn’t know you could develop brain damage from being shot in the chest. Harris responds so you know nothing about Weston’s escape? EJ gets back up on his high horse and reminds Harris that he, EJ, is the district attorney. (Because in Salem those folks are above reproach, just look at Melinda Trask, the most recent pillar of truth, justice and the American way!) EJ claims to have zero knowledge of anything regarding Clyde Weston nor does EJ have any idea where Stefan his. EJ throws out Harris. Harris’ parting shot is that I know that Stefan is working with Weston, because he’s the one who shot me. Cue shocked expression on EJ.
Townhouse: Marlena asks Steve, Konstantin? The man who is staying at Maggie’s house? Marlena says isn’t he a long-time friend of Victor's? No, he was a rival, that’s why John and I are trying to get him to leave. Now the story jumps back to the past, Steve was instructed to wait outside and watch for guards while John/Pawn went inside.
Black Patch offices: Konstantin tells John he was sitting at his work bench carving a little figurine for my Catharina (because all young women over the age of 15 love hand carved wooden figurines) when all of the sudden the door burst open and John came in. Konstantin knew Victor would send someone, Konstantin never saw the man's face just his eyes, but you beat me and beat me, we struggled you got the best of me. You beat me till I lost consciousness.
Townhouse: Steve tells Marlena then I heard a gunshot, I knew the Pawn wasn’t supposed to kill Konstantin, so Steve rushed inside, it was hard to see at first, then Steve saw John off to the side in a trance holding a gun, Konstantin was face down on the floor breathing and a young girl lying next to Konstantin with blood pooling next to him.
Black Patch offices: When Konstantin woke up his home was a wreck he saw his daughter, his only child on the floor, shot by you. John looks at the picture again.
Nicole returns to Holly’s room with a grilled cheese and chips, but Holly’s gone.
EJ tells Harris that’s a good one, we’ve charged Xander Cook with your shooting. The evidence is stacked against him. (Still curious as to what that evidence might be??) Harris replies that’s a good one, we know that Clyde and your brother framed him. Nicole walks in and stops this conversation, Holly is missing. EJ offers to help Nicole look for Holly. EJ tells Harris he will let him know when he finds his brother. Harris says he’s not finished here.
Holly appears at the police station. She needs to speak with Tate Black. Jada won’t let Holly see Tate.
