JasonDíSpeech
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Chad is working in the Dmansion study when he gets a call from Stefano, telling him to forget Venezuela and call Club TBD to have his calls forwarded to the mansion, in case the Florida Bureau of Investigation calls about Kevin Reynolds (aka Ben Rogers). Chad is looking forward to the call; Stefano is telling him to be careful. Stefano reminds him to work on the Venezuelan numbers, and Chad thanks him for his help with Abigail.
At Ben's apartment, Abby has to do her charity work and Ben has to study, but he just wants to canoodle. A bit later, they're half done with her work when she gets a text from Chad about the revised budget. Ben is visibly upset that she returns the text. They banter. Later, in the afterglow, they talk about Abby moving her work to his bedroom because her office is too small. (Gross.) There's a knock, Ben thinks it's the takeout, but it's Chad, looking to talk with Kevin Reynolds.
At the Hospital, Anne and Jeannie T are gossiping about Nicole stepping out on Daniel with Xander, whom she describes as a "tiny bit dangerous." They banter about Daniel, Jeannie goes to meet Jorge, then returns and complains about Melanie, wants to stir up trouble for her. Anne isn't buying that Jeannie T doesn't want Brady back.
At the Kmansion, Victor is surprised to see "Alexandros," who apparently owes "uncle Victor" his life. Apparently Victor saved Xander from some jail time; Victor wants to make sure that Xander is at least pretending to keep his nose clean. He's been laundering money for Victor, which has helped elevate Victor's image. Since Victor didn't summon him, why is he here? Xander explains that the trip was unexpected, but the payoff will be worth it. Victor doesn't want to know much, says he and Xander should have dinner sometime soon. As he's leaving, Brady enters (fresh from Mel's), doesn't recognise Xander (who remarked he hadn't seen Brady in "like forever"). Victor introduces him as his cousin (his word, not mine), Brady says "Alexandros?" and apparently they were on some private Greek isle when they were kids together, Philip was not there (Kate sent him to camp), but Daniel was (GAG ME). They had fun times. Xander clarifies that he's using Cook, his mother's maiden name, now, professionally (1 million points to Heather for that guess!!). Xander dropped out of sight sometime in the summer, got in some trouble. Xander looked up to Brady & Daniel, like big brothers he never had, while Victor mentions how proud he is of Brady and Daniel, who faced their troubles like men...Xander is shaken at this. Victor gets Xander to go, Brady is shocked, Victor says it's no big deal that Xander's back, refers to him as Victor's brother's son after Victor calls him a distant relative. He clarifies that he likes to "keep him at a distance" because he's trouble, Brady remembers that he was charged with murder a few years after their Greek adventure (Victor corrects him, manslaughter knocked down to assault & battery). Brady wonders if that was Victor's doing, Victor dodges.
At Daniel's, Brady is apologising for cancelling their whirlwind trip. They hug, and she recalls her investigation thus far (through a new thing for Days, a "flash back," LOL). Brady feels that Mel is underwhelmed by his surprise vacation, she claims she was excited about it; gets a call from Jorge ordering her to get down to the hospital. She says she'll be down there, pretends she got called in for work and is bringing him coffee (to Jorge's growing fury, LOL), begs Brady off. Has a flashback about her investigation again. Melanie arrives at the hospital, tries to explain to Jorge that this is an important investigation, babbles about keeping it a secret; he is worried because his job is on the line. Jeannie T comes in to get some forms, she and Melanie exchange barbs, Jeannie T leaves, more Melanie begging. After some deliberation, Jorge decides that he won't rat Mel out, since they're friends of such long standing; he even agrees to cover for her by swiping another vial of plasma, even though he thinks it's too bad she won't use it to hurt Theresa.
John and Marlena are talking about how there hasn't been any blowout from the scandal Friday, so the donation from Paul is still on. John is upset because HE has to accept it, since Aiden is out of town (boy he sure takes a lot of trips). How can he do that since Paul's such a sleaze? Marlena flashes back to talking to Will about Paul being John's probable son. Marlena points out that Will shares culpability, back and forth, Marlena has to go, John will be OK on his own.
At Paul's hotel room, Tori frets over an article in the paper about Will & Sonny's anniversary, but in it, Paul is misidentified as Will. He's worried his grampa will see it. Tori thinks being in Salem is a mistake (that's new) and wants them to leave tonight. Paul worries that Tori's not eating her breakfast, she promises to eat as he goes out to meet Aiden. He arrives at Club TBD, is shocked to see John there, they have a terse moment as John explains Aiden had to leave town. They exchange barbs (it's a really good conversation that is really well-written and very character-based), Paul tosses the cheque at John (could this have been mailed?), says John isn't as great as Will made him seem during the interview, and is glad to be done with this town. Outside, Paul gets a text from Sonny.
At Sonny's, Sonny is fuming about the article Will is writing, just as Will arrives. Sonny asks what the big bombshell article that Zoe's looking for is about. Will tells him he's going to shelve it, because he needs a solid piece of journalism after being front-page news. Sonny pushes, what's it about? Will says the school district budget. Sonny pushes, Will lies. Sonny gives him the card Marlena left for them, Will thinks things will be great without the therapist, he'll win back Sonny's trust, which will be easier with Paul leaving. Sonny wonders if Paul will really leave; Will slips and is sure "they" might already be gone. Sonny calls him on it, and after a few rounds of attempted lies, Will admits he knew Paul's mom is in town. Will keeps lying, Sonny says he has to go to the Club; outside, he is furious that Will is lying to him again.
John visits Will, wants to know how things are going with Will & Sonny. The fiasco didn't hurt the benefit, Paul is leaving town, so Will & Sonny will be able to work things out. John asks if the blood donation brought Sonny & Will closer, Will drops the bomb about Sonny being Paul's article love interest. They rehash the whole thing, how Paul pushed Sonny even after finding out he was married, didn't know about Will, bla bla. John is just furious at Paul.
Paul meets with Sonny in the Club TBD office, Narita says he's leaving town, is worried that he ruined their shot. Paul claims that Sonny still cares for him, Sonny points out that he would not have done anything with him even if John hadn't come in. Sonny is still committed to Will, wanted to talk to Paul about Tori, who hasn't been honest with Paul.
At Edge of the Square, Xander flashes back to the conversation that happened TEN MINUTES AGO where Vic gushed about Brady & Daniel, smashes his glass.
Marlena shows up at Paul's hotel room, wanting to see Tori; Tori claims they have nothing to talk about, Marlena says not to make another terrible mistake. Marlena has the goods on Tori, drops the truth bomb, Tori tries to lie her way out of things, finally admits she worked for Stefano DiMera long ago, when she was young. Marlena says that Tori had a relationship with John Black when she was in Salem, as well. Tori keeps trying to lie, Marlena clearly outlines that Tori had an affair with John, left town, gave birth to a son named Paul.
At Ben's apartment, Abby has to do her charity work and Ben has to study, but he just wants to canoodle. A bit later, they're half done with her work when she gets a text from Chad about the revised budget. Ben is visibly upset that she returns the text. They banter. Later, in the afterglow, they talk about Abby moving her work to his bedroom because her office is too small. (Gross.) There's a knock, Ben thinks it's the takeout, but it's Chad, looking to talk with Kevin Reynolds.
At the Hospital, Anne and Jeannie T are gossiping about Nicole stepping out on Daniel with Xander, whom she describes as a "tiny bit dangerous." They banter about Daniel, Jeannie goes to meet Jorge, then returns and complains about Melanie, wants to stir up trouble for her. Anne isn't buying that Jeannie T doesn't want Brady back.
At the Kmansion, Victor is surprised to see "Alexandros," who apparently owes "uncle Victor" his life. Apparently Victor saved Xander from some jail time; Victor wants to make sure that Xander is at least pretending to keep his nose clean. He's been laundering money for Victor, which has helped elevate Victor's image. Since Victor didn't summon him, why is he here? Xander explains that the trip was unexpected, but the payoff will be worth it. Victor doesn't want to know much, says he and Xander should have dinner sometime soon. As he's leaving, Brady enters (fresh from Mel's), doesn't recognise Xander (who remarked he hadn't seen Brady in "like forever"). Victor introduces him as his cousin (his word, not mine), Brady says "Alexandros?" and apparently they were on some private Greek isle when they were kids together, Philip was not there (Kate sent him to camp), but Daniel was (GAG ME). They had fun times. Xander clarifies that he's using Cook, his mother's maiden name, now, professionally (1 million points to Heather for that guess!!). Xander dropped out of sight sometime in the summer, got in some trouble. Xander looked up to Brady & Daniel, like big brothers he never had, while Victor mentions how proud he is of Brady and Daniel, who faced their troubles like men...Xander is shaken at this. Victor gets Xander to go, Brady is shocked, Victor says it's no big deal that Xander's back, refers to him as Victor's brother's son after Victor calls him a distant relative. He clarifies that he likes to "keep him at a distance" because he's trouble, Brady remembers that he was charged with murder a few years after their Greek adventure (Victor corrects him, manslaughter knocked down to assault & battery). Brady wonders if that was Victor's doing, Victor dodges.
At Daniel's, Brady is apologising for cancelling their whirlwind trip. They hug, and she recalls her investigation thus far (through a new thing for Days, a "flash back," LOL). Brady feels that Mel is underwhelmed by his surprise vacation, she claims she was excited about it; gets a call from Jorge ordering her to get down to the hospital. She says she'll be down there, pretends she got called in for work and is bringing him coffee (to Jorge's growing fury, LOL), begs Brady off. Has a flashback about her investigation again. Melanie arrives at the hospital, tries to explain to Jorge that this is an important investigation, babbles about keeping it a secret; he is worried because his job is on the line. Jeannie T comes in to get some forms, she and Melanie exchange barbs, Jeannie T leaves, more Melanie begging. After some deliberation, Jorge decides that he won't rat Mel out, since they're friends of such long standing; he even agrees to cover for her by swiping another vial of plasma, even though he thinks it's too bad she won't use it to hurt Theresa.
John and Marlena are talking about how there hasn't been any blowout from the scandal Friday, so the donation from Paul is still on. John is upset because HE has to accept it, since Aiden is out of town (boy he sure takes a lot of trips). How can he do that since Paul's such a sleaze? Marlena flashes back to talking to Will about Paul being John's probable son. Marlena points out that Will shares culpability, back and forth, Marlena has to go, John will be OK on his own.
At Paul's hotel room, Tori frets over an article in the paper about Will & Sonny's anniversary, but in it, Paul is misidentified as Will. He's worried his grampa will see it. Tori thinks being in Salem is a mistake (that's new) and wants them to leave tonight. Paul worries that Tori's not eating her breakfast, she promises to eat as he goes out to meet Aiden. He arrives at Club TBD, is shocked to see John there, they have a terse moment as John explains Aiden had to leave town. They exchange barbs (it's a really good conversation that is really well-written and very character-based), Paul tosses the cheque at John (could this have been mailed?), says John isn't as great as Will made him seem during the interview, and is glad to be done with this town. Outside, Paul gets a text from Sonny.
At Sonny's, Sonny is fuming about the article Will is writing, just as Will arrives. Sonny asks what the big bombshell article that Zoe's looking for is about. Will tells him he's going to shelve it, because he needs a solid piece of journalism after being front-page news. Sonny pushes, what's it about? Will says the school district budget. Sonny pushes, Will lies. Sonny gives him the card Marlena left for them, Will thinks things will be great without the therapist, he'll win back Sonny's trust, which will be easier with Paul leaving. Sonny wonders if Paul will really leave; Will slips and is sure "they" might already be gone. Sonny calls him on it, and after a few rounds of attempted lies, Will admits he knew Paul's mom is in town. Will keeps lying, Sonny says he has to go to the Club; outside, he is furious that Will is lying to him again.
John visits Will, wants to know how things are going with Will & Sonny. The fiasco didn't hurt the benefit, Paul is leaving town, so Will & Sonny will be able to work things out. John asks if the blood donation brought Sonny & Will closer, Will drops the bomb about Sonny being Paul's article love interest. They rehash the whole thing, how Paul pushed Sonny even after finding out he was married, didn't know about Will, bla bla. John is just furious at Paul.
Paul meets with Sonny in the Club TBD office, Narita says he's leaving town, is worried that he ruined their shot. Paul claims that Sonny still cares for him, Sonny points out that he would not have done anything with him even if John hadn't come in. Sonny is still committed to Will, wanted to talk to Paul about Tori, who hasn't been honest with Paul.
At Edge of the Square, Xander flashes back to the conversation that happened TEN MINUTES AGO where Vic gushed about Brady & Daniel, smashes his glass.
Marlena shows up at Paul's hotel room, wanting to see Tori; Tori claims they have nothing to talk about, Marlena says not to make another terrible mistake. Marlena has the goods on Tori, drops the truth bomb, Tori tries to lie her way out of things, finally admits she worked for Stefano DiMera long ago, when she was young. Marlena says that Tori had a relationship with John Black when she was in Salem, as well. Tori keeps trying to lie, Marlena clearly outlines that Tori had an affair with John, left town, gave birth to a son named Paul.
Yeah if facing your problem like a man means turning to booze, drugs, sex, and of course beating your father in the middle of the town square. 
