ShaunP(not ShawnD!)
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35 minutes today, pretty much entirely about Jude’s christening
DiMansion:
Staff is decorating the place as Nicole walks in. A distracted EJ doesn’t notice her at first, claiming he was thinking about Stefan. They are about to leave for the church, when Holly comes in wearing a robe and says she’s not going.
Town Square:
Leo, wearing an obnoxiously loud pinkish suit, runs into Melinda and asks how she is doing? She says he’s a bit overdressed for work at the Spectator. He says Lady Whistleblower is playing hooky and as Melinda begins to walk away, he stops and asks where is her christening gift? It would be poor form for the godmother to show up empty-handed. But he may have the fix.
Peterson-Brady apartment: (“the role of Sloan will be played by Natasha Hall” appears at the bottom of the screen). Eric and Sloan are getting things ready. Eric is bursting with happiness, Sloan is not as excited. She’s worried and uncomfortable about the reception at the DiMansion. She’s trying to be OK with everything, but every time she sees Nicole, all she thinks about is the kidnapping.
Brady Pub: Theresa and Brady are eating breakfast and they joke about the term godfather. Brady does his best impression of the movie, which Theresa says is not bad. Maybe she should bring some cannolis. Theresa calls Tate to tell him she’s going to visit him after the christening, then Brady will visit after the party. Tate asks if they will see Holly? Flashback to Brady and Theresa’s conversation in the Square. Theresa says he should be focusing on his schoolwork and not the girl who got him into this mess.
Establishing shot of city/apartment building. John and Marlena are getting ready. Marlena helps with John’s tie and they talk about when he got that tie. Marlena says it’s time for a vacation. John says he sees what she’s trying to do, but he can’t stop thinking about how he killed an innocent woman. Marlena reminds him he has no memory of it and that there’s no clear cut evidence. John says Steve was there. Marlena says Stefano and Victor were involved, so who knows what actually happened? She’s hurting that he’s upset. She says he needs to forgive himself.
Pub: Theresa hangs up and says she hopes Tate heard her. Roman and Kate walk over, saying they’re excited about the christening but not the reception. Roman says hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
Square: Melinda can’t believe Leo is actually attending the christening to which Leo reminds her that if it wasn’t for the 2 of them, there would be no christening to attend in the first place. Melinda says to stop talking about the truth and look forward if he wants to continue living the life he’s accustomed to – outside of prison.
Peterson/Brady apartment: Sloan and Eric are doting over Jude and him wearing Eric’s christening gown. Sloan apologizes for being a downer about the reception. She’s going to take the high road and be grateful for Nicole and EJ’s hospitality.
DiMansion: EJ asks Holly what’s really going on? Holly says it’s about self-care, that she doesn’t want to be around all of those people. Nicole says if Holly’s not going, she’s not going. Then EJ chimes in and says well if you’re not going, I’m not going! We can all stay home together.
Square: Leo tells Melinda it’s tacky to bring up his arrangement with Sloan and reminds her she’s not innocent either. She claims she’s just happy she could give Eric and Sloan a child. Leo says that Eric has fatherhood down to a science but that there isn’t a maternal instinct to be found in Sloan. Melinda disagrees and walks away.
Pub: Roman tells Brady he’s happy Eric asked him to be godfather. Roman gives advice about being there for their kids. Flashback to Theresa and Brady’s visit at the halfway house with Tate a couple of weeks ago. Roman says he spoke to Kim and she’s very grateful for how Brady was there for Theresa. Roman tells him how proud he is of the man Brady has become.
DiMansion: Nicole and EJ say they won’t leave Holly home alone. Holly says Eric would be upset if they didn’t come. Nicole asks if this is about seeing Brady and Theresa with the whole Tate situation? Holly says it’s everything. She agrees to come, but tells them to go on ahead so they aren’t late then goes up to change. EJ says teenagers, right?
Apartment: Eric gets off the phone and says Aunt Kayla isn’t able to make it. The hospital is understaffed right now and she has to take another shift. Melinda arrives and gives Sloan an envelope with something for Jude’s savings account. Eric tells Melinda that as godmother she’s going to have to carry Jude in and asks if she’s ok with that? She says it would be her honor.
St. Luke’s: Leo walks in and a priest greets him, asking if he’s there for confession? He says he’s there for the christening. Father tells him how wonderful it is that everyone there will be part of the village that raises Jude up, then excuses himself to continue getting ready. Leo talks to himself about being somewhat good, kind, and honest, then nervously reaches to tap his finger in the holy water.
Penthouse: Marlena asks if he can just set aside his guilt for one day, just for her? He says he will do that for her. Flashback to their conversation a couple days ago about his guilt knowing who he is and what he’s done. How do you move forward without recognizing the past?
Pub: Roman gets a call and finds out that one of his employees was taking the food over to DiMansion and got in a car accident. No one was hurt, but the car is not drivable. Kate says she’ll take care of getting the food to DiMeras. Brady’s the godfather and Roman’s the grandfather, they need to be there. She’s got this and sends them out.
Apartment: Eric says he needs to call Sami back, she left a message. He walks away. Melinda asks how Leo was invited? Sloan says it couldn’t be avoided, just like Nicole hosting the party after. Melinda says she ran into Leo earlier and reminded him he needs to keep his mouth shut.
St. Luke’s: Marlena and John walk in. John says something about this place always seems to calm him down. They see Leo and wonder if he’s there to write a gossip article. He comes over complimenting them and saying how he’s feeling reflective and thankful he was invited to this blessed event. He’s never been much of a church goer, except when he was younger because his mother threatened to take out his kneecaps with a spoon if he didn’t. As he walks away, Marlena and John comment on what a character Leo is. Then Marlena tells John that Leo babysat Jude and was great with him.
In walk Brady and Theresa, hugs all around, followed by Roman who tells of the delivery issue. He excuses himself to check in with Kate. John and Marlena say they’re planning to see Tate to which Theresa says she’s heading there right after the ceremony. Marlena asks about the reception? Theresa says it’s probably best she steers clear of EJ and Nicole, just as they enter.
Nicole and EJ walk over and say hi to Roman, asking about Eric and Sloan. Over to Theresa saying how much she doesn’t want to go anywhere near the DiMansion. Brady says he’s only going for Eric. The crew arrives, Eric, Sloan holding Jude, Melinda with the baby bag behind them. Eric thanks everyone for attending. Leo announces that everything is off the record today.
Everyone starts heading into the church. Melinda tells Sloan they should do one more diaper check before everything starts and they walk toward the door. John releases a heavy sigh. He tells Marlena he’s having a hard time. She says she’ll be with him every step of the way and they walk to the side. Father comes over and shakes Eric’s hand and tells everyone to take their places to begin. Holly enters and greets Eric, then asks Theresa how Tate is doing. She says great if you don’t count the ankle monitor, Brady stops her.
Melinda holds doll-in-blanket by the baptismal fount. Father begins the ceremony. Flash over to Nicole with an awkward smile. Leo has a disturbed look on his face. As the priest is saying the baptismal words, long flashback to Jude’s birth on the roadside with Nicole, Leo, and Dimitri. Leo steps forward and says he has something important to say that can’t wait. Sloan shakes her head, Melinda stares at him.
DiMansion:
Staff is decorating the place as Nicole walks in. A distracted EJ doesn’t notice her at first, claiming he was thinking about Stefan. They are about to leave for the church, when Holly comes in wearing a robe and says she’s not going.
Town Square:
Leo, wearing an obnoxiously loud pinkish suit, runs into Melinda and asks how she is doing? She says he’s a bit overdressed for work at the Spectator. He says Lady Whistleblower is playing hooky and as Melinda begins to walk away, he stops and asks where is her christening gift? It would be poor form for the godmother to show up empty-handed. But he may have the fix.
Peterson-Brady apartment: (“the role of Sloan will be played by Natasha Hall” appears at the bottom of the screen). Eric and Sloan are getting things ready. Eric is bursting with happiness, Sloan is not as excited. She’s worried and uncomfortable about the reception at the DiMansion. She’s trying to be OK with everything, but every time she sees Nicole, all she thinks about is the kidnapping.
Brady Pub: Theresa and Brady are eating breakfast and they joke about the term godfather. Brady does his best impression of the movie, which Theresa says is not bad. Maybe she should bring some cannolis. Theresa calls Tate to tell him she’s going to visit him after the christening, then Brady will visit after the party. Tate asks if they will see Holly? Flashback to Brady and Theresa’s conversation in the Square. Theresa says he should be focusing on his schoolwork and not the girl who got him into this mess.
Establishing shot of city/apartment building. John and Marlena are getting ready. Marlena helps with John’s tie and they talk about when he got that tie. Marlena says it’s time for a vacation. John says he sees what she’s trying to do, but he can’t stop thinking about how he killed an innocent woman. Marlena reminds him he has no memory of it and that there’s no clear cut evidence. John says Steve was there. Marlena says Stefano and Victor were involved, so who knows what actually happened? She’s hurting that he’s upset. She says he needs to forgive himself.
Pub: Theresa hangs up and says she hopes Tate heard her. Roman and Kate walk over, saying they’re excited about the christening but not the reception. Roman says hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
Square: Melinda can’t believe Leo is actually attending the christening to which Leo reminds her that if it wasn’t for the 2 of them, there would be no christening to attend in the first place. Melinda says to stop talking about the truth and look forward if he wants to continue living the life he’s accustomed to – outside of prison.
Peterson/Brady apartment: Sloan and Eric are doting over Jude and him wearing Eric’s christening gown. Sloan apologizes for being a downer about the reception. She’s going to take the high road and be grateful for Nicole and EJ’s hospitality.
DiMansion: EJ asks Holly what’s really going on? Holly says it’s about self-care, that she doesn’t want to be around all of those people. Nicole says if Holly’s not going, she’s not going. Then EJ chimes in and says well if you’re not going, I’m not going! We can all stay home together.
Square: Leo tells Melinda it’s tacky to bring up his arrangement with Sloan and reminds her she’s not innocent either. She claims she’s just happy she could give Eric and Sloan a child. Leo says that Eric has fatherhood down to a science but that there isn’t a maternal instinct to be found in Sloan. Melinda disagrees and walks away.
Pub: Roman tells Brady he’s happy Eric asked him to be godfather. Roman gives advice about being there for their kids. Flashback to Theresa and Brady’s visit at the halfway house with Tate a couple of weeks ago. Roman says he spoke to Kim and she’s very grateful for how Brady was there for Theresa. Roman tells him how proud he is of the man Brady has become.
DiMansion: Nicole and EJ say they won’t leave Holly home alone. Holly says Eric would be upset if they didn’t come. Nicole asks if this is about seeing Brady and Theresa with the whole Tate situation? Holly says it’s everything. She agrees to come, but tells them to go on ahead so they aren’t late then goes up to change. EJ says teenagers, right?
Apartment: Eric gets off the phone and says Aunt Kayla isn’t able to make it. The hospital is understaffed right now and she has to take another shift. Melinda arrives and gives Sloan an envelope with something for Jude’s savings account. Eric tells Melinda that as godmother she’s going to have to carry Jude in and asks if she’s ok with that? She says it would be her honor.
St. Luke’s: Leo walks in and a priest greets him, asking if he’s there for confession? He says he’s there for the christening. Father tells him how wonderful it is that everyone there will be part of the village that raises Jude up, then excuses himself to continue getting ready. Leo talks to himself about being somewhat good, kind, and honest, then nervously reaches to tap his finger in the holy water.
Penthouse: Marlena asks if he can just set aside his guilt for one day, just for her? He says he will do that for her. Flashback to their conversation a couple days ago about his guilt knowing who he is and what he’s done. How do you move forward without recognizing the past?
Pub: Roman gets a call and finds out that one of his employees was taking the food over to DiMansion and got in a car accident. No one was hurt, but the car is not drivable. Kate says she’ll take care of getting the food to DiMeras. Brady’s the godfather and Roman’s the grandfather, they need to be there. She’s got this and sends them out.
Apartment: Eric says he needs to call Sami back, she left a message. He walks away. Melinda asks how Leo was invited? Sloan says it couldn’t be avoided, just like Nicole hosting the party after. Melinda says she ran into Leo earlier and reminded him he needs to keep his mouth shut.
St. Luke’s: Marlena and John walk in. John says something about this place always seems to calm him down. They see Leo and wonder if he’s there to write a gossip article. He comes over complimenting them and saying how he’s feeling reflective and thankful he was invited to this blessed event. He’s never been much of a church goer, except when he was younger because his mother threatened to take out his kneecaps with a spoon if he didn’t. As he walks away, Marlena and John comment on what a character Leo is. Then Marlena tells John that Leo babysat Jude and was great with him.
In walk Brady and Theresa, hugs all around, followed by Roman who tells of the delivery issue. He excuses himself to check in with Kate. John and Marlena say they’re planning to see Tate to which Theresa says she’s heading there right after the ceremony. Marlena asks about the reception? Theresa says it’s probably best she steers clear of EJ and Nicole, just as they enter.
Nicole and EJ walk over and say hi to Roman, asking about Eric and Sloan. Over to Theresa saying how much she doesn’t want to go anywhere near the DiMansion. Brady says he’s only going for Eric. The crew arrives, Eric, Sloan holding Jude, Melinda with the baby bag behind them. Eric thanks everyone for attending. Leo announces that everything is off the record today.
Everyone starts heading into the church. Melinda tells Sloan they should do one more diaper check before everything starts and they walk toward the door. John releases a heavy sigh. He tells Marlena he’s having a hard time. She says she’ll be with him every step of the way and they walk to the side. Father comes over and shakes Eric’s hand and tells everyone to take their places to begin. Holly enters and greets Eric, then asks Theresa how Tate is doing. She says great if you don’t count the ankle monitor, Brady stops her.
Melinda holds doll-in-blanket by the baptismal fount. Father begins the ceremony. Flash over to Nicole with an awkward smile. Leo has a disturbed look on his face. As the priest is saying the baptismal words, long flashback to Jude’s birth on the roadside with Nicole, Leo, and Dimitri. Leo steps forward and says he has something important to say that can’t wait. Sloan shakes her head, Melinda stares at him.
to return to the design helm. But some things were interesting today.
