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Days of Our Lives
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Director – Albert Alarr
It is the day of Mickey’s funeral, and…let’s just say the budget cuts are apparent. First, tho, Vivian sits at the laptop, doing some googling, still trying to find out just who is Carly’s daughter. Victor tries reading the paper, getting aggravated at Viv’s tirades against Carly. Suddenly, Viv remembers Gus sending her a picture of Carly embracing Mia, gets a brainstorm, figures she knows who the daughter is, and is gonna go find out.
Over at the hospital, Bo comes up to Carly, who is surprised to see him, thought he was at the service. He was, it is over, everyone went to Maggie’s, he is there to pick up a prescription for Mrs. H. Bill took her blood pressure, thinks it is too high. She tells him to go be with his family, he leaves. Carly presses the button for the elevator, flashes back to her last words with Viv before getting stranded in it, decides to take the stairs. Later Viv arrives, startling a seated Carly (this is so contrived) who says she is busy and takes off. In comes Melanie & Mia with flowers from Maggie’s house, Viv spots them, chats them both up. She mentions wedding plans to Melanie, who reminds her she & Philip want something simple and will do it all themselves. Viv zeroes in on Mia, asking her name, telling her she has good bones, did she get them from her mother? She finally takes off, both girls thinking she is strange, then both spot Carly looking over some files…”speaking of strange” sez Melanie. Carly acknowledges them, spots the rock on Melanie’s finger, thinks it is cuz of Dr. Horton, but learns it is really Philip. Both girls leave abruptly. Vivian returns to the K mansion, gleefully telling Victor she has met Carly’s daughter, is 99 and ¾% sure it is a blond, long haired moppet named Mia.
Maggie is in her living room, looking at a portrait of Mickey, which evidently was displayed at the funeral. Doug, Julie, Hope, Nathan, Stephanie are all coming in, talking of the beautiful service. Julie tells Hope that Gran is in the den, visiting with Bill & Marie (how convenient, huh?). Maggie wants to check on the food, Hope offers, no she wants to keep busy. Doorbell, and there is Melissa, hugs and tears. Melissa is upset that she missed the service, the plane kept getting delayed…….not important, she is there now. Melanie comes in with a plate of snacks, offering some to Melissa, mentioning she has not met her, did she used to work for Mickey…and here comes Nathan, greeting his mom, hugs and more hugs. Later he is trying to introduce Stephanie to Melissa, who says “you must be Melanie, heard so much about you”. Ooops, later, learning this is Stephanie Johnson, she is apologizing for the mixup.
Maggie gives Nathan a paper, telling him that Mickey was able to expunge his recent arrest, and he won’t have any record of being in jail. Melissa overhears, is shocked, Nathan tries to explain, Melissa figures it had something to do with Melanie, Nathan assures her Melanie is not in his life, is engaged to someone else, and he is staying away from her. Julie comes to get him, saying Sarah wants to talk with him.
Out in the kitchen, Brady, Doug, Julie & Hope sit with pictures, making a scrapbook, I guess, when EJ arrives. Brady tells him he is not welcome, send a card, but Doug says it is o.k., invites him in. EJ promises not to stay long, says a few words about how no one wanted to have anything to do with him when he first came to town, but Mickey did, gave him a job, etc. (what the heck, did the writers forget the “why” here?). He offers his condolences and leaves.
Later, Arianna is readying things to open the Pub as Rafe comes in, complaining of the cold, needing coffee. They chat a bit, with Rafe updating Arianna about the kidnapping. He explains that since Nicole felt she knew the kidnapper, and she is in the clear herself, and they have eliminated Stefano, he is going to start again, go back to the scene of the crime. He leaves. Troy is outside the Pub, phoning El Sleezo to say Arianna is alone inside, now is his chance. The killer arrives, but here comes Brady and El Sleezo ducks. Brady just spends a few minutes, Arianna doesn’t need any help, she has a lot to do tho, so he takes off. The hit man dons a ski mask, pulls his gun, quietly sneaks in, and is behind Arianna, telling her to put up her hands, empty the register. Arianna scurries back of the bar, puts money into a bag, telling the guy there is not much, they have not opened yet, and deposited yesterday’s income last night. He calls her a liar, she promises she is telling the truth…..and behind him. BATMAN…….LOL.. Brady has snuck in the door, comes up behind El Sleezo, grabs him, ZAP, POW! PUNCH! . The gun goes flying, Arianna races around the bar to pick it up, the masked man flies out the door with Brady in hot pursuit. And later, Arianna is tending to Brady’s face, he is bemoaning the car that got in front of him letting the guy get away. He hopes the cops catch the guy…Not hardly likely says Arianna, we never saw his face. Brady is happy he decided to come back. Hugs.
Stefano is looking at what appears to be financial reports of some kind, then calls Mr. Davis. While he waits, he mutters about EJ thinking he can put one over on the man who taught him everything. Now he will learn from the master. Later, EJ arrives, Stefano wants to know why EJ has been selling DiMera holdings at bargain basement prices. Rafe walks in (says the door was open) wanting to know the same, why the need for so much cash. EJ claims he wants to divest himself of tainted DiMera holdings, make a new and respectable name for himself (what a laugh!). One can see grain of salt time. Ha. Rafe goes to talk to Harold & Mary, but first gives EJ a sketch of how Sydney may look now, babies change so much this young. Stefano is lamenting Sydney being gone, he loves her so much. EJ yells that when he gets Sydney back, Stefano will have to love her from afar, because he is never going to be near her again….ever! Rafe is leaving, EJ gone, Stefano warns Rafe that EJ can be rather duplicitous, to watch his back, as EJ & Sami seem to getting closer.
Anna is not pleased that EJ has not been returning her calls, and he has better not cross Anna. She starts packing a bag, is gonna shake things up a bit, and be able to spend even more time with adorable Sydney. Later, EJ is there, having told Anna about Rafe & his questions about the money, but assures her Rafe doesn’t suspect a thing. He is holding Sydney, telling Anna the ransom drop with be soon, and promising Sydney he will have back with him before she knows it.
Back at Maggie’s, Bo has come in with the prescription, is going to leave, Hope asks him to stay. Doug & Julie look at each other and soon the kitchen is empty. Hope is pretty calm, Bo is sorry he hurt her, she says she is taking part of the blame. She knows she sounds so self righteous at times, tho not intending to, that some of this is her fault, that it seems there is now no going back. She turns away, talking of the last funeral she went to, when Bo was not at her side, it was Zack’s. She is crying over losing people she loves, how hard it is. Bo holds her, she cries on his shoulder as Justin walks in. (they are in the kitchen). Bo see him, Hope thanks him for coming, he apologizes for missing the service, Bo leaves them to have privacy. He offers his condolences.
And next, everyone is gathered in the living room, Melanie & Mia have returned from taking the extra flowers to the hospital, Maggie sits in the wing chair next to Mickey’s portrait, as Julie, Hope, Nathan, Melissa, Melanie, all eulogize Mickey, talking of how he affected their lives. Then Maggie talks of how she lost her family when she was very young, was living alone on the farm when this handsome stranger arrived…and we see a flashback of that time…..the young Maggie sitting on the ground, crutches by her side, telling the handsome vagrant that if he wants, he can sleep in the barn. Maggie, back in the present talks of loving and marrying that man…as Doug gets up, glass in hand, raises it, goes to stand by Mickey’s painting….and says “To Mickey”. Everyone, including Maggie, raises theirs, and takes a sip.
Later, Melanie is looking at the photos in the scrapbook, and she smiles as we see different photos of Mickey & Maggie thru the years, their wedding, various spontaneous photos.
Bo has come to Carly’s room to find her packing. She is leaving town, her daughter hates her. Bo tries to calm her down, but Carly is insistent. “My daughter hates me, Melanie hates me”.
The folks at Maggie’s are all leaving to go to Chez Rouge for the luncheon. Hope offers to drive Maggie, but she says Sarah is bringing the car around. Doug & Julie will see her there, Nathan & Stephanie go out, and finally Melissa, but Maggie says she will meet her at the car, she forgot her purse. She returns to the living room, stands in front of Mickey’s painting, and we see scene after scene of Mickey & Maggie thru the years, even one at the Horton Christmas tree. She shakes her head, looks at the painting, brings her fingers to her lips, kisses them and places her fingers on Mickey’s painting. She holds there for a few seconds….and walks away, pulling her coat closer around her as she goes out, closes the door. The camera pans to the portrait.
(Good-bye Mickey, it has been a long journey, you were a good friend, we loved you and will miss you)
Barb
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Director – Albert Alarr
It is the day of Mickey’s funeral, and…let’s just say the budget cuts are apparent. First, tho, Vivian sits at the laptop, doing some googling, still trying to find out just who is Carly’s daughter. Victor tries reading the paper, getting aggravated at Viv’s tirades against Carly. Suddenly, Viv remembers Gus sending her a picture of Carly embracing Mia, gets a brainstorm, figures she knows who the daughter is, and is gonna go find out.
Over at the hospital, Bo comes up to Carly, who is surprised to see him, thought he was at the service. He was, it is over, everyone went to Maggie’s, he is there to pick up a prescription for Mrs. H. Bill took her blood pressure, thinks it is too high. She tells him to go be with his family, he leaves. Carly presses the button for the elevator, flashes back to her last words with Viv before getting stranded in it, decides to take the stairs. Later Viv arrives, startling a seated Carly (this is so contrived) who says she is busy and takes off. In comes Melanie & Mia with flowers from Maggie’s house, Viv spots them, chats them both up. She mentions wedding plans to Melanie, who reminds her she & Philip want something simple and will do it all themselves. Viv zeroes in on Mia, asking her name, telling her she has good bones, did she get them from her mother? She finally takes off, both girls thinking she is strange, then both spot Carly looking over some files…”speaking of strange” sez Melanie. Carly acknowledges them, spots the rock on Melanie’s finger, thinks it is cuz of Dr. Horton, but learns it is really Philip. Both girls leave abruptly. Vivian returns to the K mansion, gleefully telling Victor she has met Carly’s daughter, is 99 and ¾% sure it is a blond, long haired moppet named Mia.
Maggie is in her living room, looking at a portrait of Mickey, which evidently was displayed at the funeral. Doug, Julie, Hope, Nathan, Stephanie are all coming in, talking of the beautiful service. Julie tells Hope that Gran is in the den, visiting with Bill & Marie (how convenient, huh?). Maggie wants to check on the food, Hope offers, no she wants to keep busy. Doorbell, and there is Melissa, hugs and tears. Melissa is upset that she missed the service, the plane kept getting delayed…….not important, she is there now. Melanie comes in with a plate of snacks, offering some to Melissa, mentioning she has not met her, did she used to work for Mickey…and here comes Nathan, greeting his mom, hugs and more hugs. Later he is trying to introduce Stephanie to Melissa, who says “you must be Melanie, heard so much about you”. Ooops, later, learning this is Stephanie Johnson, she is apologizing for the mixup.
Maggie gives Nathan a paper, telling him that Mickey was able to expunge his recent arrest, and he won’t have any record of being in jail. Melissa overhears, is shocked, Nathan tries to explain, Melissa figures it had something to do with Melanie, Nathan assures her Melanie is not in his life, is engaged to someone else, and he is staying away from her. Julie comes to get him, saying Sarah wants to talk with him.
Out in the kitchen, Brady, Doug, Julie & Hope sit with pictures, making a scrapbook, I guess, when EJ arrives. Brady tells him he is not welcome, send a card, but Doug says it is o.k., invites him in. EJ promises not to stay long, says a few words about how no one wanted to have anything to do with him when he first came to town, but Mickey did, gave him a job, etc. (what the heck, did the writers forget the “why” here?). He offers his condolences and leaves.
Later, Arianna is readying things to open the Pub as Rafe comes in, complaining of the cold, needing coffee. They chat a bit, with Rafe updating Arianna about the kidnapping. He explains that since Nicole felt she knew the kidnapper, and she is in the clear herself, and they have eliminated Stefano, he is going to start again, go back to the scene of the crime. He leaves. Troy is outside the Pub, phoning El Sleezo to say Arianna is alone inside, now is his chance. The killer arrives, but here comes Brady and El Sleezo ducks. Brady just spends a few minutes, Arianna doesn’t need any help, she has a lot to do tho, so he takes off. The hit man dons a ski mask, pulls his gun, quietly sneaks in, and is behind Arianna, telling her to put up her hands, empty the register. Arianna scurries back of the bar, puts money into a bag, telling the guy there is not much, they have not opened yet, and deposited yesterday’s income last night. He calls her a liar, she promises she is telling the truth…..and behind him. BATMAN…….LOL.. Brady has snuck in the door, comes up behind El Sleezo, grabs him, ZAP, POW! PUNCH! . The gun goes flying, Arianna races around the bar to pick it up, the masked man flies out the door with Brady in hot pursuit. And later, Arianna is tending to Brady’s face, he is bemoaning the car that got in front of him letting the guy get away. He hopes the cops catch the guy…Not hardly likely says Arianna, we never saw his face. Brady is happy he decided to come back. Hugs.
Stefano is looking at what appears to be financial reports of some kind, then calls Mr. Davis. While he waits, he mutters about EJ thinking he can put one over on the man who taught him everything. Now he will learn from the master. Later, EJ arrives, Stefano wants to know why EJ has been selling DiMera holdings at bargain basement prices. Rafe walks in (says the door was open) wanting to know the same, why the need for so much cash. EJ claims he wants to divest himself of tainted DiMera holdings, make a new and respectable name for himself (what a laugh!). One can see grain of salt time. Ha. Rafe goes to talk to Harold & Mary, but first gives EJ a sketch of how Sydney may look now, babies change so much this young. Stefano is lamenting Sydney being gone, he loves her so much. EJ yells that when he gets Sydney back, Stefano will have to love her from afar, because he is never going to be near her again….ever! Rafe is leaving, EJ gone, Stefano warns Rafe that EJ can be rather duplicitous, to watch his back, as EJ & Sami seem to getting closer.
Anna is not pleased that EJ has not been returning her calls, and he has better not cross Anna. She starts packing a bag, is gonna shake things up a bit, and be able to spend even more time with adorable Sydney. Later, EJ is there, having told Anna about Rafe & his questions about the money, but assures her Rafe doesn’t suspect a thing. He is holding Sydney, telling Anna the ransom drop with be soon, and promising Sydney he will have back with him before she knows it.
Back at Maggie’s, Bo has come in with the prescription, is going to leave, Hope asks him to stay. Doug & Julie look at each other and soon the kitchen is empty. Hope is pretty calm, Bo is sorry he hurt her, she says she is taking part of the blame. She knows she sounds so self righteous at times, tho not intending to, that some of this is her fault, that it seems there is now no going back. She turns away, talking of the last funeral she went to, when Bo was not at her side, it was Zack’s. She is crying over losing people she loves, how hard it is. Bo holds her, she cries on his shoulder as Justin walks in. (they are in the kitchen). Bo see him, Hope thanks him for coming, he apologizes for missing the service, Bo leaves them to have privacy. He offers his condolences.
And next, everyone is gathered in the living room, Melanie & Mia have returned from taking the extra flowers to the hospital, Maggie sits in the wing chair next to Mickey’s portrait, as Julie, Hope, Nathan, Melissa, Melanie, all eulogize Mickey, talking of how he affected their lives. Then Maggie talks of how she lost her family when she was very young, was living alone on the farm when this handsome stranger arrived…and we see a flashback of that time…..the young Maggie sitting on the ground, crutches by her side, telling the handsome vagrant that if he wants, he can sleep in the barn. Maggie, back in the present talks of loving and marrying that man…as Doug gets up, glass in hand, raises it, goes to stand by Mickey’s painting….and says “To Mickey”. Everyone, including Maggie, raises theirs, and takes a sip.
Later, Melanie is looking at the photos in the scrapbook, and she smiles as we see different photos of Mickey & Maggie thru the years, their wedding, various spontaneous photos.
Bo has come to Carly’s room to find her packing. She is leaving town, her daughter hates her. Bo tries to calm her down, but Carly is insistent. “My daughter hates me, Melanie hates me”.
The folks at Maggie’s are all leaving to go to Chez Rouge for the luncheon. Hope offers to drive Maggie, but she says Sarah is bringing the car around. Doug & Julie will see her there, Nathan & Stephanie go out, and finally Melissa, but Maggie says she will meet her at the car, she forgot her purse. She returns to the living room, stands in front of Mickey’s painting, and we see scene after scene of Mickey & Maggie thru the years, even one at the Horton Christmas tree. She shakes her head, looks at the painting, brings her fingers to her lips, kisses them and places her fingers on Mickey’s painting. She holds there for a few seconds….and walks away, pulling her coat closer around her as she goes out, closes the door. The camera pans to the portrait.
(Good-bye Mickey, it has been a long journey, you were a good friend, we loved you and will miss you)
Barb
