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Thursday, October 18th, 2007
Episode 10, 679 Taped 10/1 Director – Kathryn Foster
Today is completely devoted to John’s funeral. The opening scene shows John down on the docks, looking a figure coming towards him out of the fog. It is Marlena, and he stares in disbelief. He reaches out, tentatively touching her face, and cries out, Doc, Doc, it is really you. Oh, my God, Oh, my God, Oh, my God as they embrace. The scene shifts and we see Marlena standing alone on the dock. She has been remembering that oh so famous scene when John found her on the docks, after she had been gone for 5 years and was thought to be dead. She hears a noise, and calls out John’s name, asking if he is there. Around the corner comes Roman, telling her everyone has been looking for her. She is sorry, but how did he know he would find her there. He said John told him the story of finding her there, and had said it was a miracle. So he figured Marlena might be there, looking for a miracle of her own. He tells her the funeral is about to start, but she is not sure she can do that, she just doesn’t think she can say good-bye to him.
Folks have gathered at the Pub, setting tables and getting things ready for after the service. Doug & Julie are helping Belle & Hope, when Belle gets a call from Brady. She returns to say Innsbruck is socked in with a snowstorm, so Brady & Chloe cannot get a flight out. Sami tells her that Eric cannot get there either. Julie asks Kayla how her parents are holding up. Kayla tells them her mom is keeping busy and it helps, but Pop is taking it very hard. Steve says he should have killed Stefano when he had the chance. Stephanie expresses her condolences to Abe, knowing John was his good friend. Steve remembers how he was the one who first brought John to Salem, and we see a flashback of the young Steve talking to the bandaged up figure laying in a bed, and saying he will protect him.
We switch to Stefano’s hospital room, where he is reading the Spectator about John’s death. Tony arrives with a bottle of wine he had bought for a dinner he had planned with John & Marlena. He thinks Stefano could make use of it now, to celebrate his brother’s murder. Stefano sighs, saying something about…brother? You barely knew him. True, says Tony, since you left me on that deserted island for 20 years. He says he never even knew his sister. Stefano says something about both him and Lexie no longer being DiMeras. Anna arrives and they leave, but Anna turns to tells Stefano that she actually was feeling sorry for him. But he does not deserve her sympathy at all. After they leave, Stefano stares out the window for a bit, then picks up the phone, and calls for his limo.
Outside the Pub, Lucas is carrying some packages, when EJ comes up, offering to help him. Lucas asks what the blazes he is doing there, and EJ says he came to express his condolences. Lucas loses it, drops his packages, and punches EJ in the gut. Out comes Sami, Bo, Shawn, Sr. & Doug. Sami asks what he is doing there, this is not about him, and he is not welcome. She & Lucas go inside, as the men stand barring the doorway, and telling EJ to get lost.
Bo & Hope arrive at the church, seeing the huge display of roses, the flag draped coffin, the large pictures on easels, one of John alone, and one of John & Marlena. Hope asks who could have done all this. Father Kelly comes out, and tells them it was all arranged by special messenger, along with a check to cover all the expenses. From who, inquires Bo. And Father Kelly says the check was signed V. Alamain. Oh, my, says Hope, Vivian Alamain. She is John’s aunt. Is she coming? No, she said she did not feel she would be welcome in Salem. (Huh? Since when?) Belle & Shawn arrive, and she goes up to the casket, falling apart as she tearfully talks to her dad. Later, the church has filled up with all the Salemites, and yes, they are ALL there. Chelsea, Maggie, Stephanie, Philip, Billie, Shawn, Caroline, Doug, Julie, Bo, Hope, Abe, Lexie, Celeste, Sami, Lucas, Belle, Shawn, Tony, Anna, even Jett. Marlena arrives with Roman, and sits between her two daughters, holding onto a hand of each. Father Kelly comes out, and the service begins.
Meanwhile, back at the Pub, and please explain how EJ got in there…..he is at the bar, drinking while Kate pours. He asks why she is not at the funeral, and she counters with the fact he seems to be celebrating, since his goal was finally accomplished. It started when he shot John. EJ doesn’t say anything at first, just acknowledges what she said, then claims he did not shoot John. Kate asks then who did. EJ shrugs, saying maybe Andre, or Bart. Kate laughs at him trying to pin it on dead people. She tells him he was raised to hate the Bradys, and did not even know them. Then he came to Salem and met them, fell in love with one of them. And if there is one thing she has learned, it is that lifelong hatred of anyone never has a good outcome. She learned the hard way. And he should realize the vendetta has been a failure. Because when this is all over, the Bradys will be together, stronger, and come after the DiMeras with a vengeance.
Back at the church, we have different people coming up, to give their own eulogy. But the door opens, and Victor strides in. He stands in front saying he knows he was not invited, but he has some things to say. He talks of how he could have handled the business of Claire in a different manner, and knows John would have. He respected his former son-in-law, who always did the right thing. He even mentions John taking his name from a mission poster. Victor goes on about John and his good traits, then goes to Marlena, saying he is sorry. She says Thank you, and he leaves. Hope talks of how John always told her to be strong, and she breaks down, crying, and apologizing to John because she can’t do that. Not today. She goes on, her voice breaking, tears streaming, and then she just breaks down, no longer able to go on. Bo goes up to get her. Belle brings up a picture Claire drew for her grampa, and could not wait to give it to him. She talks of her dad, then breaks down, sobbing uncontrollably and Shawn goes up and holds her, as Sami rises to give her a hug. Sami talks of how she & John did not always get along, and she thought he would never forgive her for the things she has done, but he did. She is greatful to have been raised by two wonderful dads. She turns to the casket, and thanks John for caring for her. Caroline talks of how John was always like a son to them, in fact for quite some time they thought he was their son. But she could not love him any less, and always has considered John to be a Brady. She turns, kisses the coffin, and says good-by, my son. Abe talks of his good friend, his voice cracks at times, and he notes that tho John was never actually a policeman, he will be buried with full police honors. Anna talks of being on the phone with Carrie last night, for hours, and her memories of being with John. Anna admits she left Carrie to pursue her own life and careet, and now she is older and wiser, and listening to Carrie reminisce about the vacations, the Friday night pizzas, the good times she had, Anna wishes she had been a part of that. Interspersed with these little eulogies and various scenes of John with the person talking. No audio, just visual. Roman gets up, talking of how he is unusual among them all, since John had his identity for a while. John had his name, his family, his wife. And when Roman returned at last, John graciously gave it all back. And THAT is what Roman calls Class!
Marlena gets up, and thanks everyone for their kind words about her husband. She turns to the casket, talking to John, calling him her lover, and if there is such a thing, her knight in shining armor. She mentions all the dragons he has slayed for her, and wonders if she will ever feel safe again without him there. The door at the back of the church opens, she turns, as does everyone in the church. And there is Stefano! The expression on her face tightens, as she faces him.
Barb
Episode 10, 679 Taped 10/1 Director – Kathryn Foster
Today is completely devoted to John’s funeral. The opening scene shows John down on the docks, looking a figure coming towards him out of the fog. It is Marlena, and he stares in disbelief. He reaches out, tentatively touching her face, and cries out, Doc, Doc, it is really you. Oh, my God, Oh, my God, Oh, my God as they embrace. The scene shifts and we see Marlena standing alone on the dock. She has been remembering that oh so famous scene when John found her on the docks, after she had been gone for 5 years and was thought to be dead. She hears a noise, and calls out John’s name, asking if he is there. Around the corner comes Roman, telling her everyone has been looking for her. She is sorry, but how did he know he would find her there. He said John told him the story of finding her there, and had said it was a miracle. So he figured Marlena might be there, looking for a miracle of her own. He tells her the funeral is about to start, but she is not sure she can do that, she just doesn’t think she can say good-bye to him.
Folks have gathered at the Pub, setting tables and getting things ready for after the service. Doug & Julie are helping Belle & Hope, when Belle gets a call from Brady. She returns to say Innsbruck is socked in with a snowstorm, so Brady & Chloe cannot get a flight out. Sami tells her that Eric cannot get there either. Julie asks Kayla how her parents are holding up. Kayla tells them her mom is keeping busy and it helps, but Pop is taking it very hard. Steve says he should have killed Stefano when he had the chance. Stephanie expresses her condolences to Abe, knowing John was his good friend. Steve remembers how he was the one who first brought John to Salem, and we see a flashback of the young Steve talking to the bandaged up figure laying in a bed, and saying he will protect him.
We switch to Stefano’s hospital room, where he is reading the Spectator about John’s death. Tony arrives with a bottle of wine he had bought for a dinner he had planned with John & Marlena. He thinks Stefano could make use of it now, to celebrate his brother’s murder. Stefano sighs, saying something about…brother? You barely knew him. True, says Tony, since you left me on that deserted island for 20 years. He says he never even knew his sister. Stefano says something about both him and Lexie no longer being DiMeras. Anna arrives and they leave, but Anna turns to tells Stefano that she actually was feeling sorry for him. But he does not deserve her sympathy at all. After they leave, Stefano stares out the window for a bit, then picks up the phone, and calls for his limo.
Outside the Pub, Lucas is carrying some packages, when EJ comes up, offering to help him. Lucas asks what the blazes he is doing there, and EJ says he came to express his condolences. Lucas loses it, drops his packages, and punches EJ in the gut. Out comes Sami, Bo, Shawn, Sr. & Doug. Sami asks what he is doing there, this is not about him, and he is not welcome. She & Lucas go inside, as the men stand barring the doorway, and telling EJ to get lost.
Bo & Hope arrive at the church, seeing the huge display of roses, the flag draped coffin, the large pictures on easels, one of John alone, and one of John & Marlena. Hope asks who could have done all this. Father Kelly comes out, and tells them it was all arranged by special messenger, along with a check to cover all the expenses. From who, inquires Bo. And Father Kelly says the check was signed V. Alamain. Oh, my, says Hope, Vivian Alamain. She is John’s aunt. Is she coming? No, she said she did not feel she would be welcome in Salem. (Huh? Since when?) Belle & Shawn arrive, and she goes up to the casket, falling apart as she tearfully talks to her dad. Later, the church has filled up with all the Salemites, and yes, they are ALL there. Chelsea, Maggie, Stephanie, Philip, Billie, Shawn, Caroline, Doug, Julie, Bo, Hope, Abe, Lexie, Celeste, Sami, Lucas, Belle, Shawn, Tony, Anna, even Jett. Marlena arrives with Roman, and sits between her two daughters, holding onto a hand of each. Father Kelly comes out, and the service begins.
Meanwhile, back at the Pub, and please explain how EJ got in there…..he is at the bar, drinking while Kate pours. He asks why she is not at the funeral, and she counters with the fact he seems to be celebrating, since his goal was finally accomplished. It started when he shot John. EJ doesn’t say anything at first, just acknowledges what she said, then claims he did not shoot John. Kate asks then who did. EJ shrugs, saying maybe Andre, or Bart. Kate laughs at him trying to pin it on dead people. She tells him he was raised to hate the Bradys, and did not even know them. Then he came to Salem and met them, fell in love with one of them. And if there is one thing she has learned, it is that lifelong hatred of anyone never has a good outcome. She learned the hard way. And he should realize the vendetta has been a failure. Because when this is all over, the Bradys will be together, stronger, and come after the DiMeras with a vengeance.
Back at the church, we have different people coming up, to give their own eulogy. But the door opens, and Victor strides in. He stands in front saying he knows he was not invited, but he has some things to say. He talks of how he could have handled the business of Claire in a different manner, and knows John would have. He respected his former son-in-law, who always did the right thing. He even mentions John taking his name from a mission poster. Victor goes on about John and his good traits, then goes to Marlena, saying he is sorry. She says Thank you, and he leaves. Hope talks of how John always told her to be strong, and she breaks down, crying, and apologizing to John because she can’t do that. Not today. She goes on, her voice breaking, tears streaming, and then she just breaks down, no longer able to go on. Bo goes up to get her. Belle brings up a picture Claire drew for her grampa, and could not wait to give it to him. She talks of her dad, then breaks down, sobbing uncontrollably and Shawn goes up and holds her, as Sami rises to give her a hug. Sami talks of how she & John did not always get along, and she thought he would never forgive her for the things she has done, but he did. She is greatful to have been raised by two wonderful dads. She turns to the casket, and thanks John for caring for her. Caroline talks of how John was always like a son to them, in fact for quite some time they thought he was their son. But she could not love him any less, and always has considered John to be a Brady. She turns, kisses the coffin, and says good-by, my son. Abe talks of his good friend, his voice cracks at times, and he notes that tho John was never actually a policeman, he will be buried with full police honors. Anna talks of being on the phone with Carrie last night, for hours, and her memories of being with John. Anna admits she left Carrie to pursue her own life and careet, and now she is older and wiser, and listening to Carrie reminisce about the vacations, the Friday night pizzas, the good times she had, Anna wishes she had been a part of that. Interspersed with these little eulogies and various scenes of John with the person talking. No audio, just visual. Roman gets up, talking of how he is unusual among them all, since John had his identity for a while. John had his name, his family, his wife. And when Roman returned at last, John graciously gave it all back. And THAT is what Roman calls Class!
Marlena gets up, and thanks everyone for their kind words about her husband. She turns to the casket, talking to John, calling him her lover, and if there is such a thing, her knight in shining armor. She mentions all the dragons he has slayed for her, and wonders if she will ever feel safe again without him there. The door at the back of the church opens, she turns, as does everyone in the church. And there is Stefano! The expression on her face tightens, as she faces him.
Barb
