JasonDíSpeech
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In her office, Nicole is looking at her phone, waiting for it to ring. Xander calls, says he's thinking of her. He's in a bind, wants to see her, but without hurting Daniel. He suggests they meet discreetly. (He's calling from his hotel room and wearing a towel during all this, by the way.) He invites her to his hotel; she agrees after he clarifies he just wants to talk. She reminds us that she's just digging for dirt on Serena. Later, they meet at his hotel room (he's finally dressed); she's glad he called, and he wants to know where she stands. Nicole wonders why he's so protective of Daniel even though they're not close; he says "I owe everything in my life to the Kiriakis family." (Er, isn't he one?) She tells him that Victor is her ex-husband, and hates her. She wants to keep their friendship super-secret because of this. Xander tells her to go...but on second thought.... He tells her if she and Daniel work things out, he'll be happy for her...and not.
Hope & Ciara are laughing in the square, having spent the day at the lake. They're planning to meet Chase & Aiden. Hope has to call "Grandma & Grampa." Gets a call about Clyde, Aiden overhears. Hope tries to explain that she's not acting on info she learned because of Aiden's phone call, he stops her, it's too great a day to talk about work. They kiss, and we hear Ciara say, "See Grandma Julie," and Julie & Hope & Aiden laugh. They go inside, where Doug is singing to Chase ("the old rock candy mountain"), which underwhelms Chase but which Hope loves. (Doug & Julie have been on another cruise.) They talk about how great cruises are, and how great it is to be "just the two of them." Later, they're having sundaes, with Hope & Aiden talking about how the kids brought them together. Julie pulls Hope aside, tells her how natural Hope & Aiden are. Hope talks about how their jobs have been conflicting, Julie tells her what her Zen master taught her, if things get out of balance, find her inner harmony, LOL. Hope is happy Ciara is happy, while Julie is happy Hope is happy. As they're leaving, Doug tells Aiden to sing Hope a song if things get tense. After the kiddos leave, Julie lays a big kiss on Doug, she's glad Doug's gotten over his worries about Aiden.
Daniel visits Jen in her office, asks about Laura, who's fine. She asks him to sit down, wants his advice on something. She thinks Eve's about to go off the rails. They talk about the coat, and Jen mentions she thinks Eve has disturbing feelings for JJ. This is disturbing to Daniel, who suggests that Paige be told the truth. Jen continues not to want to hear this, this will destroy Paige. Daniel has an idea. Eve knows he knows, but he made no promises, so if he goes to her and suggests therapy or he'll go public, she might do it. Jennifer likes this idea, hugs him happily. Now that he's helped her, she asks about Nicole; they're back & forth but he claims he's come to an understanding of how she really feels about him.
At her apartment building, Eve comes out of the elevator, flashes back to her talk with Paige about JJ/Paige/sex, enters the door and sees JJ & Paige going at it...but it's just a daydream, she snaps out quickly. Later, she is beating the couch with a pillow when Cole enters. He likes Paige and thinks JJ's not good enough for her. Eve says they have to work harder to get rid of JJ; Eve reviews their plan, their mutual goal, and their mutual need to stay above suspicion. She goes on a bit, and from her rant, Cole infers that she wants him to plant drugs on JJ. Eve didn't ever say that, Cole gets it, and Eve tells him from this time they must use disposable phones to communicate so they don't get caught; Cole thinks she's overthinking. Cole goes into the hallway and calls his dealer. Later, he shows up at the Student Union with a HUGE bag of oregano. (LOL)
Paige and JJ are in the student union, discussing her options for next year. Stanford wants to know if she's willing to attend next year. JJ also got a letter; she reads it and they kiss. He was accepted to San José State, which is about 30 minutes from Stanford. He wants to leave right away and move in together. She'll think about it; he starts looking for places online, she's not ready. He wants a new start away from Salem & everyone, especially Eve. Round & round about Eve & the loser she hooked up with, Cole shows up. JJ has to talk to somebody, leaves for a minute, but Cole is unable to get his hands on JJ's backpack before he returns. JJ & Paige head off, to go to a movie, which gives Cole an idea. He goes to JJ's house and tries to figure out where to plant the stuff.
Eve is muttering about JJ & Cole. She gets a text from Jeannie T, imploring her to meet her at the hospital, they're about to land. She sends a text asking for details, gulps down some wine from a GIANT glass, then scurries out. She gets to the hospital, asks Daniel if she's seen Jeannie T., Daniel says Jeannie's OK, but not here. Tells her that Jeannie T.'s with Melanie. They hate each other, so Eve wonders why they'd be travelling together. Long story, Daniel says, adding nothing more. He gets a text from Melanie that they've landed, Eve texts Jeannie T as Jen arrives, asking how Eve's day is going. (Eve is being rather civil at first but Jen keeps pushing.) Daniel updates that the Italy bunch are going through customs, can't use their cells, orders Eve to wait here. Eve wants answers about Jeannie T, Daniel has to call his mom angry then meet Melanie at home, everything else has to wait. Jen goes on, saying waiting can be difficult, Eve snaps, but then actually apologises for her "reflexive" arguing with Jennifer. Eve admits she's been thinking about what Jenn said, has been reflecting on her life/JJ/Paige, and is going to let whatever happens, happen.
Later in the Square, Hope and Aiden discuss their careers again as she suggests that Aiden drop Clyde as a client. Another verbal spar, Aiden calls Chase over, they have to leave. Aiden tells Hope it's a shame such a great day ended like this. Chase & Ciara want to hang more, Aiden says no, they leave. Ciara asks what's wrong, Hope tells Ciara she put her foot in her mouth.
Paige and JJ learn their movie is sold out, decide to head to his place instead. Inside, Cole panics as he hears them approach.
At his hotel, Xander cares about Nicole as a friend, knows she's been having a rough time, wants to help her out. He tells her he'd rather show her than tell her how he feels, and he moves in.
Hope & Ciara are laughing in the square, having spent the day at the lake. They're planning to meet Chase & Aiden. Hope has to call "Grandma & Grampa." Gets a call about Clyde, Aiden overhears. Hope tries to explain that she's not acting on info she learned because of Aiden's phone call, he stops her, it's too great a day to talk about work. They kiss, and we hear Ciara say, "See Grandma Julie," and Julie & Hope & Aiden laugh. They go inside, where Doug is singing to Chase ("the old rock candy mountain"), which underwhelms Chase but which Hope loves. (Doug & Julie have been on another cruise.) They talk about how great cruises are, and how great it is to be "just the two of them." Later, they're having sundaes, with Hope & Aiden talking about how the kids brought them together. Julie pulls Hope aside, tells her how natural Hope & Aiden are. Hope talks about how their jobs have been conflicting, Julie tells her what her Zen master taught her, if things get out of balance, find her inner harmony, LOL. Hope is happy Ciara is happy, while Julie is happy Hope is happy. As they're leaving, Doug tells Aiden to sing Hope a song if things get tense. After the kiddos leave, Julie lays a big kiss on Doug, she's glad Doug's gotten over his worries about Aiden.
Daniel visits Jen in her office, asks about Laura, who's fine. She asks him to sit down, wants his advice on something. She thinks Eve's about to go off the rails. They talk about the coat, and Jen mentions she thinks Eve has disturbing feelings for JJ. This is disturbing to Daniel, who suggests that Paige be told the truth. Jen continues not to want to hear this, this will destroy Paige. Daniel has an idea. Eve knows he knows, but he made no promises, so if he goes to her and suggests therapy or he'll go public, she might do it. Jennifer likes this idea, hugs him happily. Now that he's helped her, she asks about Nicole; they're back & forth but he claims he's come to an understanding of how she really feels about him.
At her apartment building, Eve comes out of the elevator, flashes back to her talk with Paige about JJ/Paige/sex, enters the door and sees JJ & Paige going at it...but it's just a daydream, she snaps out quickly. Later, she is beating the couch with a pillow when Cole enters. He likes Paige and thinks JJ's not good enough for her. Eve says they have to work harder to get rid of JJ; Eve reviews their plan, their mutual goal, and their mutual need to stay above suspicion. She goes on a bit, and from her rant, Cole infers that she wants him to plant drugs on JJ. Eve didn't ever say that, Cole gets it, and Eve tells him from this time they must use disposable phones to communicate so they don't get caught; Cole thinks she's overthinking. Cole goes into the hallway and calls his dealer. Later, he shows up at the Student Union with a HUGE bag of oregano. (LOL)
Paige and JJ are in the student union, discussing her options for next year. Stanford wants to know if she's willing to attend next year. JJ also got a letter; she reads it and they kiss. He was accepted to San José State, which is about 30 minutes from Stanford. He wants to leave right away and move in together. She'll think about it; he starts looking for places online, she's not ready. He wants a new start away from Salem & everyone, especially Eve. Round & round about Eve & the loser she hooked up with, Cole shows up. JJ has to talk to somebody, leaves for a minute, but Cole is unable to get his hands on JJ's backpack before he returns. JJ & Paige head off, to go to a movie, which gives Cole an idea. He goes to JJ's house and tries to figure out where to plant the stuff.
Eve is muttering about JJ & Cole. She gets a text from Jeannie T, imploring her to meet her at the hospital, they're about to land. She sends a text asking for details, gulps down some wine from a GIANT glass, then scurries out. She gets to the hospital, asks Daniel if she's seen Jeannie T., Daniel says Jeannie's OK, but not here. Tells her that Jeannie T.'s with Melanie. They hate each other, so Eve wonders why they'd be travelling together. Long story, Daniel says, adding nothing more. He gets a text from Melanie that they've landed, Eve texts Jeannie T as Jen arrives, asking how Eve's day is going. (Eve is being rather civil at first but Jen keeps pushing.) Daniel updates that the Italy bunch are going through customs, can't use their cells, orders Eve to wait here. Eve wants answers about Jeannie T, Daniel has to call his mom angry then meet Melanie at home, everything else has to wait. Jen goes on, saying waiting can be difficult, Eve snaps, but then actually apologises for her "reflexive" arguing with Jennifer. Eve admits she's been thinking about what Jenn said, has been reflecting on her life/JJ/Paige, and is going to let whatever happens, happen.
Later in the Square, Hope and Aiden discuss their careers again as she suggests that Aiden drop Clyde as a client. Another verbal spar, Aiden calls Chase over, they have to leave. Aiden tells Hope it's a shame such a great day ended like this. Chase & Ciara want to hang more, Aiden says no, they leave. Ciara asks what's wrong, Hope tells Ciara she put her foot in her mouth.
Paige and JJ learn their movie is sold out, decide to head to his place instead. Inside, Cole panics as he hears them approach.
At his hotel, Xander cares about Nicole as a friend, knows she's been having a rough time, wants to help her out. He tells her he'd rather show her than tell her how he feels, and he moves in.