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Show opens in the Horton Town Square. Paulina is walking through and Harris stops her, glad he ran into her. She feels the same. They talk about what he has found so far in the drug case. Paulina feels like the drugs are spreading like wildfire. She is upset about poor Holly. Harris says he has an idea. She wants to know what it is, but he says "if it pans out, you'll be the first to know."
At the office, Everett arrives and Chad praises him for the great piece on the drug epidemic. Chad was able to schedule them a Facetime with the Mayor for this afternoon. They discuss the story a bit, Everett points out how witty and smart Mayor Price is and that Stephanie is determined to target the viewers that love Mayor Price. Chad says they should head to the mayor's office, turns down Everett's offer to invite Stephanie, then says "speaking of Stephanie" and says that he saw them kissing on New Year's Eve passionately. Chad says he was a little surprised. So much for being "just friends".
Kate and Roman are at a table in the square, finishing up their lunch date. Harris stops by and wants to speak to Kate alone, but Roman insists he gets to stay. Harris says ok, he needs to talk to her about Lucas.
At the station, Theresa rushes in and hugs Alex. Rafe apologizes for having to take a call and Theresa panics it's about Tate. Rafe sarcastically says he does have other cases. Theresa is annoyed and states that Tate was attacked. This is news to Rafe. Brady confirms this. Rafe had given orders for him to be in isolation. Brady puts blame on EJ. Theresa says this is not fair, she is upset. Alex says he's sorry, but this just fires her up, sorry isn't going to cut it. Justin walks up looking defeated. Soap stares.
Back at the table, Kate looks worried, asks what happened to Lucas?? Harris explains that they got a tip that the drug dealer that is pushing drugs in Salem is currently in Statesville. Harris wants to ask Lucas to help with the solution.
Back at the police station, Justin suggests they talk privately in the interrogation room.
At the office, Everett says it was just a New Year's Eve kiss because the ball dropped and Stephanie was there. They both went back to their respective homes after. Chad says it's not his business anyway. Everett points out that Chad did feel compelled to tell him though. They have a meaningless conversation about this.
At the square, Kate is not happy about Harris asking Lucas to help with a drug bust. Roman offers his advice, explains what Harris is asking is especially high-risk. Kate agrees Lucas can't be put in danger to rat out a drug dealer.
Back at the office, they talk about what they will be discussing with Mayor Price. As Salem's first black mayor, she wants to do a big celebration for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Everett talks about watching Holly and Tate dance on New Year's Eve, can't believe how fast it turned to tragedy. Everett wishes he could have helped. Chad talks about Abby, says that she said how for some people it's just a job, for others it's a calling. They head out to go visit the mayor.
In the interrogation room, Justin says their appeal was denied. Alex snaps how could he let it happen? Justin argues back that Tate confessing didn't help. Brady and Theresa are visibly upset. Theresa wants to know how the judge even knew about that? Justin says how could the judge not know? Mentions social media. Alex jumps down his throat about not making sure that Tate's name was erased from the internet on all platforms. Justin snaps back it's not that simple. They argue about this. Alex says this is all Justin's fault, not just EJ's.
Back at the square, Harris understands their concern about Lucas' safety. But if they don't get him involved, this drug crisis will continue to get worse. Roman and Kate are certainly heartbroken about Holly, but Kate says this is HER SON that they are talking about and she is going to protect him. Kate steps away to take a phone call. Roman and Harris discuss the situation. Harris suggests telling Kate that Lucas will be rewarded for his efforts.
At Paulina's office, she is coughing while trying to eat her soup for lunch. Chad and Everett knock and walk in. She is glad to see them and offers coffee and pastries. They decline. She mentions Sweet Bits and the many other vendors excited about the MLK celebration. She mentions Abe, and Everett praises her for being the embodiment of the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr., following in the footsteps of our first black mayor, Abe.
Paulina lovingly speaks of her Abraham and mentions that just two generations ago, this wouldn't be possible. We've come a long way, but with the news stories going on in the country today, she feels we have backslid a bit. She hopes this celebration keeps the dream alive. Chad says that is why the Spectator is sponsoring the event. He is focused and making sure the Spectator remains the voice for and of the people of Salem. He then changes topic and asks if she has any comments on the growing drug epidemic? Everett and Paulina look surprised at his question.
Back at the station, Justin explains there is nothing more they can do. Rafe walks in and shares that Tate was moved to another cell and his on-duty guards will make sure he is not in danger anymore. They wanted to let them know that Tate is doing OK. Theresa is relieved. After Rafe steps out, Alex and Justin continue their ridiculous arguing.
Back at the square, Roman inquires how Lucas exactly will be rewarded? Harris says they both know the system, the good behavior and helping with this case, could get him released sooner. Roman quickly points out to Harris that Lucas is in there for the kidnapping of his daughter Sami, so he's somewhat ambivalent about Lucas getting released. He loves his wife with all his heart so he will work on getting over his feelings about it to convince Kate to let him involve Lucas.
Back at Paulina's office, she answers Chad's question saying if they had 5 hours to talk, she still wouldn't have enough time to explain all her feelings about the drug case. Everett interrupts, asking to record and Paulina agrees. She begins her press conference talking to the people of Salem about her feelings on the drug case. But she keeps having to stop to cough. The guys get concerned, but she pushes through to finish her thoughts on the drug epidemic. She explains she is using every resource she can to clean the streets of Salem. She can't stop coughing, so the guys rush to her aid. Everett gets water, while Chad puts a hand on her shoulder. They both look worried.
Back to the station for more arguing about if Justin is a good enough attorney or not. Alex is quite disrespectful. Justin explodes. Alex says Justin isn't doing enough. Justin asks to be removed from the case. He will not tolerate being berated by his son. Justin storms out. Brady defends Justin, Alex is already calling his "shark" attorney to take the case.
Back at the square, Kate returns to the table after talking with Billie. Roman asks if she spoke to Billie about what Harris is asking of Lucas? No, she didn't. Roman tells Kate of Harris offering to make it more appealing for Lucas. Harris says he knows Lucas is a good human, and not a danger to society. He would use this to help Lucas get a lighter sentence. Kate needs time to think about it. Harris leaves.
Roman sighs and Kate asks him to give it to her straight, just how dangerous is this for Lucas? Roman doesn't want to state the obvious, but asks if she thinks Lucas could pull this off? Roman says Lucas is very smart. Kate worries if he is caught, he could die. Roman says but more likely, he would be successful and could get his life back. Kate looks pensive.
At the office, Everett arrives and Chad praises him for the great piece on the drug epidemic. Chad was able to schedule them a Facetime with the Mayor for this afternoon. They discuss the story a bit, Everett points out how witty and smart Mayor Price is and that Stephanie is determined to target the viewers that love Mayor Price. Chad says they should head to the mayor's office, turns down Everett's offer to invite Stephanie, then says "speaking of Stephanie" and says that he saw them kissing on New Year's Eve passionately. Chad says he was a little surprised. So much for being "just friends".
Kate and Roman are at a table in the square, finishing up their lunch date. Harris stops by and wants to speak to Kate alone, but Roman insists he gets to stay. Harris says ok, he needs to talk to her about Lucas.
At the station, Theresa rushes in and hugs Alex. Rafe apologizes for having to take a call and Theresa panics it's about Tate. Rafe sarcastically says he does have other cases. Theresa is annoyed and states that Tate was attacked. This is news to Rafe. Brady confirms this. Rafe had given orders for him to be in isolation. Brady puts blame on EJ. Theresa says this is not fair, she is upset. Alex says he's sorry, but this just fires her up, sorry isn't going to cut it. Justin walks up looking defeated. Soap stares.
Back at the table, Kate looks worried, asks what happened to Lucas?? Harris explains that they got a tip that the drug dealer that is pushing drugs in Salem is currently in Statesville. Harris wants to ask Lucas to help with the solution.
Back at the police station, Justin suggests they talk privately in the interrogation room.
At the office, Everett says it was just a New Year's Eve kiss because the ball dropped and Stephanie was there. They both went back to their respective homes after. Chad says it's not his business anyway. Everett points out that Chad did feel compelled to tell him though. They have a meaningless conversation about this.
At the square, Kate is not happy about Harris asking Lucas to help with a drug bust. Roman offers his advice, explains what Harris is asking is especially high-risk. Kate agrees Lucas can't be put in danger to rat out a drug dealer.
Back at the office, they talk about what they will be discussing with Mayor Price. As Salem's first black mayor, she wants to do a big celebration for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Everett talks about watching Holly and Tate dance on New Year's Eve, can't believe how fast it turned to tragedy. Everett wishes he could have helped. Chad talks about Abby, says that she said how for some people it's just a job, for others it's a calling. They head out to go visit the mayor.
In the interrogation room, Justin says their appeal was denied. Alex snaps how could he let it happen? Justin argues back that Tate confessing didn't help. Brady and Theresa are visibly upset. Theresa wants to know how the judge even knew about that? Justin says how could the judge not know? Mentions social media. Alex jumps down his throat about not making sure that Tate's name was erased from the internet on all platforms. Justin snaps back it's not that simple. They argue about this. Alex says this is all Justin's fault, not just EJ's.
Back at the square, Harris understands their concern about Lucas' safety. But if they don't get him involved, this drug crisis will continue to get worse. Roman and Kate are certainly heartbroken about Holly, but Kate says this is HER SON that they are talking about and she is going to protect him. Kate steps away to take a phone call. Roman and Harris discuss the situation. Harris suggests telling Kate that Lucas will be rewarded for his efforts.
At Paulina's office, she is coughing while trying to eat her soup for lunch. Chad and Everett knock and walk in. She is glad to see them and offers coffee and pastries. They decline. She mentions Sweet Bits and the many other vendors excited about the MLK celebration. She mentions Abe, and Everett praises her for being the embodiment of the dream of Martin Luther King, Jr., following in the footsteps of our first black mayor, Abe.
Paulina lovingly speaks of her Abraham and mentions that just two generations ago, this wouldn't be possible. We've come a long way, but with the news stories going on in the country today, she feels we have backslid a bit. She hopes this celebration keeps the dream alive. Chad says that is why the Spectator is sponsoring the event. He is focused and making sure the Spectator remains the voice for and of the people of Salem. He then changes topic and asks if she has any comments on the growing drug epidemic? Everett and Paulina look surprised at his question.
Back at the station, Justin explains there is nothing more they can do. Rafe walks in and shares that Tate was moved to another cell and his on-duty guards will make sure he is not in danger anymore. They wanted to let them know that Tate is doing OK. Theresa is relieved. After Rafe steps out, Alex and Justin continue their ridiculous arguing.
Back at the square, Roman inquires how Lucas exactly will be rewarded? Harris says they both know the system, the good behavior and helping with this case, could get him released sooner. Roman quickly points out to Harris that Lucas is in there for the kidnapping of his daughter Sami, so he's somewhat ambivalent about Lucas getting released. He loves his wife with all his heart so he will work on getting over his feelings about it to convince Kate to let him involve Lucas.
Back at Paulina's office, she answers Chad's question saying if they had 5 hours to talk, she still wouldn't have enough time to explain all her feelings about the drug case. Everett interrupts, asking to record and Paulina agrees. She begins her press conference talking to the people of Salem about her feelings on the drug case. But she keeps having to stop to cough. The guys get concerned, but she pushes through to finish her thoughts on the drug epidemic. She explains she is using every resource she can to clean the streets of Salem. She can't stop coughing, so the guys rush to her aid. Everett gets water, while Chad puts a hand on her shoulder. They both look worried.
Back to the station for more arguing about if Justin is a good enough attorney or not. Alex is quite disrespectful. Justin explodes. Alex says Justin isn't doing enough. Justin asks to be removed from the case. He will not tolerate being berated by his son. Justin storms out. Brady defends Justin, Alex is already calling his "shark" attorney to take the case.
Back at the square, Kate returns to the table after talking with Billie. Roman asks if she spoke to Billie about what Harris is asking of Lucas? No, she didn't. Roman tells Kate of Harris offering to make it more appealing for Lucas. Harris says he knows Lucas is a good human, and not a danger to society. He would use this to help Lucas get a lighter sentence. Kate needs time to think about it. Harris leaves.
Roman sighs and Kate asks him to give it to her straight, just how dangerous is this for Lucas? Roman doesn't want to state the obvious, but asks if she thinks Lucas could pull this off? Roman says Lucas is very smart. Kate worries if he is caught, he could die. Roman says but more likely, he would be successful and could get his life back. Kate looks pensive.
