Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
If I was the Head Writer of Days of Our Lives Part Five
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: EARLY AFTERNOON.
Sami is stands on a ladder, putting up the freshly washed curtains. The twins are in a playpen on the other side of the room. Their eyes track as someone only seen by them walks to the playpen. They laugh and giggle. Johnny tosses his rattle. It hits the floor
SAMI
(Hearing the rattle, Sami turns around)
Just a second Johnny. I’ll get it.
Johnny points at it. An unseen hand returns it to him. He giggles. Sami finishes hanging the curtain and gets down off the ladder. She walks to the twins and looks around on the floor. She sees Johnny has it.
I though I heard you drop it. Silly mommy.
Celeste walks in the door, followed by EJ
Ever heard of knocking?
EJ
What are the children doing in here?
SAMI
Close the door.
EJ
(Closing the door)
What kind of mother are you? It’s filthy.
SAMI
If you had asked--John hired a cleaning crew. The whole wing is spotless.
Celeste looks around the room as if she expects to find someone.
Hello Celeste. Long time. What are you doing here?
CELESTE
I need to talk to you Samantha. You can’t stay here. It’s not safe.
SAMI
Is that why EJ brought you? He couldn’t convince me but he thought that you would?
The white cat walks into sight from one of the rooms down the hallway and towards the sitting room.
John said it’s perfectly safe.
The cat meows. Celeste sees her.
CELESTE
(Terrified)
Moonshine?
SAMI
(Looking at the cat)
Do you know her? Does she belong to someone?
CELESTE
(Composing herself)
I'm sorry she couldn't be.
SAMI
Who is Moonshine?
CELESTE
Renee DiMera’s cat.
EJ
My dead half sister.
SAMI
I know who she is. Stephano had her killed.
CELESTE
Stephano would never let her be harmed. Of all his children, he loves her best.
SAMI
To bad for you EJ.
(Picking up the cat)
Moonshine? What you do think?
(The cat meows and purrs)
I like it too. Moonshine it is.
EJ
Keep it away from the children. You don’t know what kind of diseases it has.
SAMI
According to the vet, Moonshine is perfectly healthy. EJ, I’m fed up with you giving me orders. You know nothing about the care of children.
CELESTE
Samantha, I need to talk to you.
EJ
Will is a sterling example of your mothering skills.
SAMI
That was uncalled for.
CELESTE
Elvis please let me talk to her.
EJ
Fine. I’ll take Johnny down stairs.
Moonshine leaps from Sami’s arms and jumps into the playpen. Celeste screams. Moonshine rubs around the twins. EJ reaches for her; she hisses and lashes out. EJ snaps back for an instant, before reaching for her again. He is bitten. Sami intervenes between him and the playpen. Immediately Moonshine calms down and lies down between the twins.
CELESTE
(Stunned)
I don’t understand.
EJ
That animal is rabid. It needs to be destroyed!
SAMI
I wouldn’t if I was you.
CELESTE
There is something else going on here.
SAMI
She was protecting the twins.
EJ
From me?
CELESTE
Yes. She was. Samantha, where did get her?
SAMI
She was outside the window in the tree. I took the screen out and she jumped in.
CELESTE
She wasn’t in the room until you let her in.
SAMI
Yes. Why?
CELESTE
She isn’t part of the curse.
SAMI
Curse?
EJ
Yes, my father and his whole blood line were cursed.
SAMI
Why am I not surprised. EJ you’re bleeding on my clean floor. Do you want to go put a band-aid on that?
EJ
You compassion is overwhelming.
SAMI
If you had listened to me, you wouldn’t have been scratched.
EJ
(Leaving)
That animal isn’t going to stay. I’ll see to it.
CELESTE
What has EJ told you about these rooms?
SAMI
Not much. John wants me to redecorate. I found the door and Rolf refused to open it. I asked John. Neither him nor Rolf would open if for him either. They said Stephano forbid it. John picked the lock.
CELESTE
There was a reason.
SAMI
What reason?
CELESTE
A long time ago, Stephano locked a woman who betrayed him in her. Everyone thought she was dead. Including her daughter. She lived out her life alone. With her last breath, she cursed Stephano and his children
SAMI
Stephano does bring out the worse in people.
CELESTE
I needed to protect Alexandra, so I sealed the room. I never thought anyone would be able to beat Stephano so I made that the key. Only someone who had bested Stephano would be able to free her spirit.
SAMI
John--
MARLENA
(Walking into the room)
Sami. EJ came downstairs bleeding. Celeste. I didn’t know you were here.
CELESTE
I came to talk to Samantha. But it seems my fears were unfounded.
(Walking toward the door)
I don’t understand. But I know others who will.
Celeste leaves and closes the door behind her.
MARLENA
Sami, John has been very good about helping you and EJ by letting you live here.
SAMI
Mom, I know. I’m very grateful.
Moonshine jumps out of the playpen and goes to Sami.
MARLENA
You shouldn’t take advantage.
SAMI
I have been doing some thinking.
(Picks up Moonshine)
I’ve always been dependent on others.
MARLENA
(Seeing Moonshine)
That’s the vicious beast?
SAMI
Yes. If it wasn’t for you and John, I couldn’t take care of my children.
MARLENA
The one that attacked EJ?
(Scratching Moonshine’s head)
He made it sound like you had a puma. She’s just a baby.
SAMI
The vet said she was about four months old. She just looks older becasuse she is all fur. I’ve been thinking for a while that I need to make some changes. I quit school because I got pregnant. I love Will and I don’t regret having him.
MARLENA
You feel like you missed a benchmark.
SAMI
It always been something that I was embarrassed about. Soon my son will able to get a better job than I can.
MARLENA
You can always get your GED.
SAMI
No. For once I want to do it right.
MARLENA
Do you want to go back?
SAMI
I called the school. I need sixteen credits to graduate.
MARLENA
You have thought this out.
SAMI
With help, I could finish in six months.
MARLENA
Then what? College?
SAMI
(Nodding)
I’m going to need help.
MARLENA
I’ll do what I can.
John walks in followed by EJ. His arm has been bandaged.
John.
(Taking Moonshine from Sami)
See the big, bad kitty.
JOHN
Junior, is that the furball that attacked you?
EJ
It’s a vicious beast.
John takes Moonshine and holds it toward EJ. Moonshine hisses. EJ flinchs. John moves her away and she purrs. John once again holds her toward EJ and she hisses.
JOHN
It’s like a Klingon and a tribble.
SAMI
You can remember an epsoide of Star Trek, but you can’t remember your family.
JOHN
Funny isn’t it. What’s its name?
SAMI
Moonshine.
MARLENA
That’s funny. Renee had a cat by that name.
SAMI
Celeste gave me the idea.
EJ
So what?
MARLENA
Sami needs our help.
JOHN
Doesn’t she always.
MARLENA
This is different.
SAMI
I didn’t finish high school and I can’t get a good job without a diploma.
JOHN
I’ll give you a job.
EJ
I can take care of my family.
SAMI
We are not a family! John, I don’t want you to give me anything. I want a job that I’ve earned.
MARLENA
She wants to go back to school.
SAMI
But we need a place to stay.
EJ
Who’s going to take care of the twins?
MARLENA
That’s what’s family is for.
EJ
I’m family.
SAMI
EJ, you have nothing to do with this. John, you didn’t even know these rooms existed. And we’ll be out way.
JOHN
(Abscent-mindly scratching Moonshine)
As long as Blondie stays--you and the rugrats can.
SAMI
(Pointing at the kitten)
All of us?
JOHN
(Giving her back to Sami)
Fine. The furball stays on this side of the door.
SAMI
Thank you John.
EJ
I forbid it!
JOHN
Junior, whose house is this again?
EJ
Yours.
JOHN
Who makes the decision?
EJ
When it comes to Johnny, I do?
Moonshine hisses at EJ. Angrily, he slams out of the room. The twins start to cry. Moonshine jumps out of Sami’s arms and returns to the playpen. They stop crying.
JOHN
I like the furball better already.
CUT
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Sami is stands on a ladder, putting up the freshly washed curtains. The twins are in a playpen on the other side of the room. Their eyes track as someone only seen by them walks to the playpen. They laugh and giggle. Johnny tosses his rattle. It hits the floor
SAMI
(Hearing the rattle, Sami turns around)
Just a second Johnny. I’ll get it.
Johnny points at it. An unseen hand returns it to him. He giggles. Sami finishes hanging the curtain and gets down off the ladder. She walks to the twins and looks around on the floor. She sees Johnny has it.
I though I heard you drop it. Silly mommy.
Celeste walks in the door, followed by EJ
Ever heard of knocking?
EJ
What are the children doing in here?
SAMI
Close the door.
EJ
(Closing the door)
What kind of mother are you? It’s filthy.
SAMI
If you had asked--John hired a cleaning crew. The whole wing is spotless.
Celeste looks around the room as if she expects to find someone.
Hello Celeste. Long time. What are you doing here?
CELESTE
I need to talk to you Samantha. You can’t stay here. It’s not safe.
SAMI
Is that why EJ brought you? He couldn’t convince me but he thought that you would?
The white cat walks into sight from one of the rooms down the hallway and towards the sitting room.
John said it’s perfectly safe.
The cat meows. Celeste sees her.
CELESTE
(Terrified)
Moonshine?
SAMI
(Looking at the cat)
Do you know her? Does she belong to someone?
CELESTE
(Composing herself)
I'm sorry she couldn't be.
SAMI
Who is Moonshine?
CELESTE
Renee DiMera’s cat.
EJ
My dead half sister.
SAMI
I know who she is. Stephano had her killed.
CELESTE
Stephano would never let her be harmed. Of all his children, he loves her best.
SAMI
To bad for you EJ.
(Picking up the cat)
Moonshine? What you do think?
(The cat meows and purrs)
I like it too. Moonshine it is.
EJ
Keep it away from the children. You don’t know what kind of diseases it has.
SAMI
According to the vet, Moonshine is perfectly healthy. EJ, I’m fed up with you giving me orders. You know nothing about the care of children.
CELESTE
Samantha, I need to talk to you.
EJ
Will is a sterling example of your mothering skills.
SAMI
That was uncalled for.
CELESTE
Elvis please let me talk to her.
EJ
Fine. I’ll take Johnny down stairs.
Moonshine leaps from Sami’s arms and jumps into the playpen. Celeste screams. Moonshine rubs around the twins. EJ reaches for her; she hisses and lashes out. EJ snaps back for an instant, before reaching for her again. He is bitten. Sami intervenes between him and the playpen. Immediately Moonshine calms down and lies down between the twins.
CELESTE
(Stunned)
I don’t understand.
EJ
That animal is rabid. It needs to be destroyed!
SAMI
I wouldn’t if I was you.
CELESTE
There is something else going on here.
SAMI
She was protecting the twins.
EJ
From me?
CELESTE
Yes. She was. Samantha, where did get her?
SAMI
She was outside the window in the tree. I took the screen out and she jumped in.
CELESTE
She wasn’t in the room until you let her in.
SAMI
Yes. Why?
CELESTE
She isn’t part of the curse.
SAMI
Curse?
EJ
Yes, my father and his whole blood line were cursed.
SAMI
Why am I not surprised. EJ you’re bleeding on my clean floor. Do you want to go put a band-aid on that?
EJ
You compassion is overwhelming.
SAMI
If you had listened to me, you wouldn’t have been scratched.
EJ
(Leaving)
That animal isn’t going to stay. I’ll see to it.
CELESTE
What has EJ told you about these rooms?
SAMI
Not much. John wants me to redecorate. I found the door and Rolf refused to open it. I asked John. Neither him nor Rolf would open if for him either. They said Stephano forbid it. John picked the lock.
CELESTE
There was a reason.
SAMI
What reason?
CELESTE
A long time ago, Stephano locked a woman who betrayed him in her. Everyone thought she was dead. Including her daughter. She lived out her life alone. With her last breath, she cursed Stephano and his children
SAMI
Stephano does bring out the worse in people.
CELESTE
I needed to protect Alexandra, so I sealed the room. I never thought anyone would be able to beat Stephano so I made that the key. Only someone who had bested Stephano would be able to free her spirit.
SAMI
John--
MARLENA
(Walking into the room)
Sami. EJ came downstairs bleeding. Celeste. I didn’t know you were here.
CELESTE
I came to talk to Samantha. But it seems my fears were unfounded.
(Walking toward the door)
I don’t understand. But I know others who will.
Celeste leaves and closes the door behind her.
MARLENA
Sami, John has been very good about helping you and EJ by letting you live here.
SAMI
Mom, I know. I’m very grateful.
Moonshine jumps out of the playpen and goes to Sami.
MARLENA
You shouldn’t take advantage.
SAMI
I have been doing some thinking.
(Picks up Moonshine)
I’ve always been dependent on others.
MARLENA
(Seeing Moonshine)
That’s the vicious beast?
SAMI
Yes. If it wasn’t for you and John, I couldn’t take care of my children.
MARLENA
The one that attacked EJ?
(Scratching Moonshine’s head)
He made it sound like you had a puma. She’s just a baby.
SAMI
The vet said she was about four months old. She just looks older becasuse she is all fur. I’ve been thinking for a while that I need to make some changes. I quit school because I got pregnant. I love Will and I don’t regret having him.
MARLENA
You feel like you missed a benchmark.
SAMI
It always been something that I was embarrassed about. Soon my son will able to get a better job than I can.
MARLENA
You can always get your GED.
SAMI
No. For once I want to do it right.
MARLENA
Do you want to go back?
SAMI
I called the school. I need sixteen credits to graduate.
MARLENA
You have thought this out.
SAMI
With help, I could finish in six months.
MARLENA
Then what? College?
SAMI
(Nodding)
I’m going to need help.
MARLENA
I’ll do what I can.
John walks in followed by EJ. His arm has been bandaged.
John.
(Taking Moonshine from Sami)
See the big, bad kitty.
JOHN
Junior, is that the furball that attacked you?
EJ
It’s a vicious beast.
John takes Moonshine and holds it toward EJ. Moonshine hisses. EJ flinchs. John moves her away and she purrs. John once again holds her toward EJ and she hisses.
JOHN
It’s like a Klingon and a tribble.
SAMI
You can remember an epsoide of Star Trek, but you can’t remember your family.
JOHN
Funny isn’t it. What’s its name?
SAMI
Moonshine.
MARLENA
That’s funny. Renee had a cat by that name.
SAMI
Celeste gave me the idea.
EJ
So what?
MARLENA
Sami needs our help.
JOHN
Doesn’t she always.
MARLENA
This is different.
SAMI
I didn’t finish high school and I can’t get a good job without a diploma.
JOHN
I’ll give you a job.
EJ
I can take care of my family.
SAMI
We are not a family! John, I don’t want you to give me anything. I want a job that I’ve earned.
MARLENA
She wants to go back to school.
SAMI
But we need a place to stay.
EJ
Who’s going to take care of the twins?
MARLENA
That’s what’s family is for.
EJ
I’m family.
SAMI
EJ, you have nothing to do with this. John, you didn’t even know these rooms existed. And we’ll be out way.
JOHN
(Abscent-mindly scratching Moonshine)
As long as Blondie stays--you and the rugrats can.
SAMI
(Pointing at the kitten)
All of us?
JOHN
(Giving her back to Sami)
Fine. The furball stays on this side of the door.
SAMI
Thank you John.
EJ
I forbid it!
JOHN
Junior, whose house is this again?
EJ
Yours.
JOHN
Who makes the decision?
EJ
When it comes to Johnny, I do?
Moonshine hisses at EJ. Angrily, he slams out of the room. The twins start to cry. Moonshine jumps out of Sami’s arms and returns to the playpen. They stop crying.
JOHN
I like the furball better already.
CUT
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Friday, April 25, 2008
If I was the Head Writer for Day of Our Lives Part Four
CELESTE
Yes please.
LAUREN
The rest is in the back. Collin, knew you would be coming. He prepared what you will need. Come with me.
Lauren and Celeste walk down the back hallway. Collin walks to Lexie. He tilts her head up so they make direct eye contact.
COLLIN
Your father’s evil has touched you.
Lexie backs away.
I see the tears you cause others around you.
LEXIE
That was along time ago.
COLLIN
You should leave. Your actions have many you more vulnerable.
LEXIE
I’m not leaving. This isn’t real.
Collin walks behind the back jewelry counter and takes a red cross from behind the glass. He takes it back to Lexie.
COLLIN
(Offering it to Lexie)
This is for you child.
LEXIE
It’s beautiful.
COLLIN
You must always wear it.
LEXIE
(Suspicious)
Why?
COLLIN
Make an old man happy and worry a little less.
CELESTE
(Reappearing with a small box in her hands)
Lexie, take it. It is a great gift that he is offering you. It just might save your life and that of your son.
LEXIE
(Accepting it)
Thank you. It is looks very old.
COLLIN
Marie Laveau blessed it for my great grandmother. I give it to you in your mother's name. In order for it be effective, you must put it on before we leave here.
LEXIE
(Putting it on)
Thank you. I am honored.
CELESTE
Will you be closing for a while?
COLLIN
(Encircling his arm around Lauren)
Nonsense. We weather worse storms before. Besides where is everyone going to go for candles?
LAUREN
(Smiling up at him)
Batten down the hatches. Full speed ahead.
CUT
INT: MAGGIE'S RESTRAUNT: LUNCH TIME
The movers are rapidly putting the tables and chairs back into place after bringing in the new piano. Frantically Maggie and the wait staff reset the tables as the lunch crowd starts to come in. Doug and Julie slip in through the bar. They sneak up behind her.
DOUG/JULIE
Surprise!
MAGGIE
Doug. Julie. That was mean.
JULIE
Want some help?
MAGGIE
All I can get. The movers were stuck in traffic and we're late opening.
DOUG
(Going to the piano and sitting down)
What do we have here?
MAGGIE
I thought it would be a nice touch to have live music a couple times a week.
DOUG
(Playing around on the keyboard)
It has a good tune.
JULIE
We won't see him for a while. So catch me up.
MAGGIE
I don't know where to start.
Doug starts playing and singing "Always"
Oh, my. I've missed that.
JULIE
So has he. But he won't admit it.
Julie sits beside Doug and they harmonize for the rest of the song. At the end, they kiss.
MAN IN FIFTIES/EARLY SIXTIES
(Walking up to Maggie)
Excuse me. Is that's Doug Williams?
MAGGIE
(Proudly)
Yes. He is.
MAN IN FIFTIES/EARLY SIXTIES
My wife and I thought so.
(Hesitant)
We used to go to Doug's Place. It's where I asked Rachael to marry and where she told me I was going to be a father. Both times, he sang "For All We Know". Today is her birthday. It would mean so much to both of us--
MAGGIE
I'll see what I can do. What's you name? David.
(Walking to the piano)
You have a request.
DOUG
All ready. Maybe I should put out a jar. Make a few bucks.
MAGGIE
They were engaged at Doug's Place. You sang "For All We Know" for them.
DOUG
That was a long time ago.
MAGGIE
It's Rachael's birthday.
JULIE
You remember the words.
DOUG
I don't know.
JULIE
I'll help.
MAGGIE
It's so romantic.
DOUG
This is emotional blackmail.
JULIE
Yes darling. But you love me anyway.
MAGGIE
(To the crowd)
Rachael, David wants you to stroll back down memory lane.
Doug sings the first part of the song and changes to Happy Birthday. The rest of the lunch crowd joins in. Rachael and David kiss.
(To Doug)
I bet you still have a lot of fans in town.
DOUG
What are you getting at?
JULIE
You miss it.
DOUG
I can't reopen Doug's Place.
MAGGIE
No. But you can move Doug's Place here. When you are in town that is.
DOUG
I don't know.
JULIE
Yes you do. He'll do it.
MAGGIE
Will you?
DOUG
Okay. I'll do it.
MAGGIE
Just to make sure
(Turns to the diner)
I'd like to announce the return of Doug Willliams!
The crowd applauds.
DOUG
(To Julie)
What did you get me into?
JULIE
Exactly what you wanted.
They kiss
CUT
INT: SALEM POLICE STATION: EARLY AFTERNOON
Celeste walks into the station.
CELESTE
(To officer)
Commander Carver.
OFFICER
He’s in his office. Who should I say is here to see him?
CELESTE
I know the way.
Celeste walks past the him and knocks on Abe’s door
ABE
(Off screen)
Come in.
Celeste opens the door.
CUT
INT: ABE’S OFFICE: EARLY AFTERNOON
Abe is sitting behind his desk. Roman is sitting in a chair. Bo is pouring a cup of coffee.
ROMAN
We’ve been able to identify and exclude all the prints so far. However, I do have a question. Bo what were your prints doing on Abe’s bowling trophy? Having you gotten over that yet?
BO
I was robbed.
CELESTE
(Walks in)
Abraham.
BO
Coffee anyone? Hi Celeste.
ABE
Celeste, what are you doing here? Is everything okay at home?
CELESTE
Yes. Alexandra and Theo are spending the afternoon in the park while I made the house safe.
(Taking a St Michael’s metal out of her purse)
You need to wear this at all times.
ABE
(Accepting it)
What is it?
CELESTE
A St. Michael amulet. It will protect you from the evil that was released from the DiMera mansion.
ROMAN
What about the mansion?
CELESTE
A great evil was freed last night.
BO
Evil? What evil?
ABE
Celeste it was an intruder. Not an evil spirit.
CELESTE
Abraham, after all that you have seen in this town--after all the evil Stephano created, do you still doubt me.
ABE
I don’t mean to. But Celeste it doesn’t make sense.
ROMAN
Sami and the twin are staying there with John and Marlena.
CELESTE
Her son is a DiMera. He’s not safe. She has to leave there.
BO
I bet EJ just loves living under the same roof with John. It must make for some interesting dinner conversations.
CELESTE
EJ is back at the mansion? EJ should have known better.
ABE
(Clasping the chain around his neck)
Done.
CELESTE
Promise you won’t take it off. Not for any reason.
ABE
I promise.
CELESTE
Thank you Abraham. Roman, talk to Sami. She needs to get away from the mansion for her son’s sake.
Celeste leaves.
ABE
She’s Lexie’s mother.
Bo ad Roman nod.
CUT
INT: OUTSIDE ABE’S OFFICE: EARLY AFTERNOON
Celeste dials her phone.
CELESTE
Elvis. I need to talk to you. Now. I know. I’ll meet you at the mansion. I don’t care. Just be there.
She hangs up the phone and walks out of the station.
CUT
INT: ANNA’S OFFICE: EARLY AFTERNOON
Anna is on the phone.
ANNA
Thursday. 2 pm. I’ll be there.
Tony arrives carrying a dozen white roses. He opens the door with great flourish. Anna angrily stares at him.
You won’t be sorry. I’ll see you then.
(She hangs up the phone)
I’m not talking to you.
TONY
Anna my love. These are for you.
ANNA
Take your flowers and shove them where the sun doesn’t shine.
TONY
I was just taking you for the one you left me last night.
From a perspective from the ceiling, they are watched.
ANNA
For the last time.
(She grabs the flower and hits him over the head)
It wasn’t me.
TONY
It was good I had the forethought to have the thorns removed.
(Gently embracing her)
You should have woken me.
ANNA
(Looking him in the eyes)
It wasn’t me.
TONY
It had to be you.
ANNA
What about Kate or your new intern? Maybe she needed help with a personal problem again.
TONY
Anna. Love of my life, you are the only one with a key.
ANNA
I can fix that.
(She takes the key off her ring and hands it to him)
Here.
TONY
(He takes the key and drops in her cleavage)
Anna. Sweet.
ANNA
Tony! You take it back.
TONY
Certainly. Let me help you find it.
ANNA
Touch me and pull back a bloody stump.
TONY
(Walking out the door)
I love you.
ANNA
Tony!
(He closes the door behind him)
I love you too.
Anna picks up one of the roses. She pricks her finger on a thorn.
Owe!
She carefully examines the remaining roses; they are covered with thorns.
CUT
INT: DIMERA MANSION ENTRANCE WAY: EARLY AFTERNOON
EJ walks in. He turns to close the door and Celeste walks up.
EJ
Celeste.
CELESTE
(Walking in)
Why did you let it happen?
EJ
(Closing the door)
What makes you think I didn’t try?
CELESTE
Stephano told you never to open that door.
EJ
What was in there?
CELESTE
I shouldn’t have listened to Stephano. If I hadn’t Alexandra and my grandson would be safe. And if you had done what you were told, your son wouldn’t be at risk.
EJ
Why is Johnny in danger?
CELESTE
She cursed all with DiMera blood.
EJ
What did father do to her?
CELESTE
What he does to everyone who he thinks has betrayed him.
EJ
He killed her.
CELESTE
Her broken heart killed her. But not after years of being locked away. Not until after Stephano stole her child. She died alone, knowing that her daughter was being corrupted by Stephano’s evil. She swore that she would take his children like he had taken hers. I would do no less her place.
EJ
Is that why you special lock was so easily broken?
CELESTE
There was nothing easy about it. Only special person could have broken the seal. Who opened the door? You must tell me.
EJ
It was Sami and John. He picked the lock.
CELESTE
John? It couldn’t been. Only someone, who had bested Stephano...
(Walking toward the stairs)
I need to talk to her.
EJ
CELESTE!
CUT
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: EARLY AFTERNOON.
Sami is stands on a ladder, putting up the freshly washed curtains. The twins are in a playpen on the other side of the room. Their eyes track as someone only seen by them walks to the playpen. They laugh and giggle. Johnny tosses his rattle. It hits the floor
SAMI
(Hearing the rattle, Sami turns around)
Just a second Johnny. I’ll get it.
Johnny points at it. An unseen hand returns it to him. He giggles. Sami finishes hanging the curtain and gets down off the ladder. She walks to the twins and looks around on the floor. She sees Johnny has it.
I though I heard you drop it. Silly mommy.
Celeste walks in the door, followed by EJ
Ever heard of knocking?
EJ
What are the children doing in here?
SAMI
Close the door.
EJ
(Closing the door)
What kind of mother are you? It’s filthy.
SAMI
If you had asked--John hired a cleaning crew. The whole wing is spotless.
Celeste looks around the room as if she expects to find someone.
Hello Celeste. Long time. What are you doing here?
CELESTE
I need to talk to you Samantha. You can’t stay here. It’s not safe.
SAMI
Is that why EJ brought you? He couldn’t convince me but he thought that you would?
The white cat walks into sight from one of the rooms down the hallway and towards the sitting room.
John said it’s perfectly safe.
The cat meows. Celeste sees her.
CELESTE
(Terrified)
Moonshine?
CUT
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Yes please.
LAUREN
The rest is in the back. Collin, knew you would be coming. He prepared what you will need. Come with me.
Lauren and Celeste walk down the back hallway. Collin walks to Lexie. He tilts her head up so they make direct eye contact.
COLLIN
Your father’s evil has touched you.
Lexie backs away.
I see the tears you cause others around you.
LEXIE
That was along time ago.
COLLIN
You should leave. Your actions have many you more vulnerable.
LEXIE
I’m not leaving. This isn’t real.
Collin walks behind the back jewelry counter and takes a red cross from behind the glass. He takes it back to Lexie.
COLLIN
(Offering it to Lexie)
This is for you child.
LEXIE
It’s beautiful.
COLLIN
You must always wear it.
LEXIE
(Suspicious)
Why?
COLLIN
Make an old man happy and worry a little less.
CELESTE
(Reappearing with a small box in her hands)
Lexie, take it. It is a great gift that he is offering you. It just might save your life and that of your son.
LEXIE
(Accepting it)
Thank you. It is looks very old.
COLLIN
Marie Laveau blessed it for my great grandmother. I give it to you in your mother's name. In order for it be effective, you must put it on before we leave here.
LEXIE
(Putting it on)
Thank you. I am honored.
CELESTE
Will you be closing for a while?
COLLIN
(Encircling his arm around Lauren)
Nonsense. We weather worse storms before. Besides where is everyone going to go for candles?
LAUREN
(Smiling up at him)
Batten down the hatches. Full speed ahead.
CUT
INT: MAGGIE'S RESTRAUNT: LUNCH TIME
The movers are rapidly putting the tables and chairs back into place after bringing in the new piano. Frantically Maggie and the wait staff reset the tables as the lunch crowd starts to come in. Doug and Julie slip in through the bar. They sneak up behind her.
DOUG/JULIE
Surprise!
MAGGIE
Doug. Julie. That was mean.
JULIE
Want some help?
MAGGIE
All I can get. The movers were stuck in traffic and we're late opening.
DOUG
(Going to the piano and sitting down)
What do we have here?
MAGGIE
I thought it would be a nice touch to have live music a couple times a week.
DOUG
(Playing around on the keyboard)
It has a good tune.
JULIE
We won't see him for a while. So catch me up.
MAGGIE
I don't know where to start.
Doug starts playing and singing "Always"
Oh, my. I've missed that.
JULIE
So has he. But he won't admit it.
Julie sits beside Doug and they harmonize for the rest of the song. At the end, they kiss.
MAN IN FIFTIES/EARLY SIXTIES
(Walking up to Maggie)
Excuse me. Is that's Doug Williams?
MAGGIE
(Proudly)
Yes. He is.
MAN IN FIFTIES/EARLY SIXTIES
My wife and I thought so.
(Hesitant)
We used to go to Doug's Place. It's where I asked Rachael to marry and where she told me I was going to be a father. Both times, he sang "For All We Know". Today is her birthday. It would mean so much to both of us--
MAGGIE
I'll see what I can do. What's you name? David.
(Walking to the piano)
You have a request.
DOUG
All ready. Maybe I should put out a jar. Make a few bucks.
MAGGIE
They were engaged at Doug's Place. You sang "For All We Know" for them.
DOUG
That was a long time ago.
MAGGIE
It's Rachael's birthday.
JULIE
You remember the words.
DOUG
I don't know.
JULIE
I'll help.
MAGGIE
It's so romantic.
DOUG
This is emotional blackmail.
JULIE
Yes darling. But you love me anyway.
MAGGIE
(To the crowd)
Rachael, David wants you to stroll back down memory lane.
Doug sings the first part of the song and changes to Happy Birthday. The rest of the lunch crowd joins in. Rachael and David kiss.
(To Doug)
I bet you still have a lot of fans in town.
DOUG
What are you getting at?
JULIE
You miss it.
DOUG
I can't reopen Doug's Place.
MAGGIE
No. But you can move Doug's Place here. When you are in town that is.
DOUG
I don't know.
JULIE
Yes you do. He'll do it.
MAGGIE
Will you?
DOUG
Okay. I'll do it.
MAGGIE
Just to make sure
(Turns to the diner)
I'd like to announce the return of Doug Willliams!
The crowd applauds.
DOUG
(To Julie)
What did you get me into?
JULIE
Exactly what you wanted.
They kiss
CUT
INT: SALEM POLICE STATION: EARLY AFTERNOON
Celeste walks into the station.
CELESTE
(To officer)
Commander Carver.
OFFICER
He’s in his office. Who should I say is here to see him?
CELESTE
I know the way.
Celeste walks past the him and knocks on Abe’s door
ABE
(Off screen)
Come in.
Celeste opens the door.
CUT
INT: ABE’S OFFICE: EARLY AFTERNOON
Abe is sitting behind his desk. Roman is sitting in a chair. Bo is pouring a cup of coffee.
ROMAN
We’ve been able to identify and exclude all the prints so far. However, I do have a question. Bo what were your prints doing on Abe’s bowling trophy? Having you gotten over that yet?
BO
I was robbed.
CELESTE
(Walks in)
Abraham.
BO
Coffee anyone? Hi Celeste.
ABE
Celeste, what are you doing here? Is everything okay at home?
CELESTE
Yes. Alexandra and Theo are spending the afternoon in the park while I made the house safe.
(Taking a St Michael’s metal out of her purse)
You need to wear this at all times.
ABE
(Accepting it)
What is it?
CELESTE
A St. Michael amulet. It will protect you from the evil that was released from the DiMera mansion.
ROMAN
What about the mansion?
CELESTE
A great evil was freed last night.
BO
Evil? What evil?
ABE
Celeste it was an intruder. Not an evil spirit.
CELESTE
Abraham, after all that you have seen in this town--after all the evil Stephano created, do you still doubt me.
ABE
I don’t mean to. But Celeste it doesn’t make sense.
ROMAN
Sami and the twin are staying there with John and Marlena.
CELESTE
Her son is a DiMera. He’s not safe. She has to leave there.
BO
I bet EJ just loves living under the same roof with John. It must make for some interesting dinner conversations.
CELESTE
EJ is back at the mansion? EJ should have known better.
ABE
(Clasping the chain around his neck)
Done.
CELESTE
Promise you won’t take it off. Not for any reason.
ABE
I promise.
CELESTE
Thank you Abraham. Roman, talk to Sami. She needs to get away from the mansion for her son’s sake.
Celeste leaves.
ABE
She’s Lexie’s mother.
Bo ad Roman nod.
CUT
INT: OUTSIDE ABE’S OFFICE: EARLY AFTERNOON
Celeste dials her phone.
CELESTE
Elvis. I need to talk to you. Now. I know. I’ll meet you at the mansion. I don’t care. Just be there.
She hangs up the phone and walks out of the station.
CUT
INT: ANNA’S OFFICE: EARLY AFTERNOON
Anna is on the phone.
ANNA
Thursday. 2 pm. I’ll be there.
Tony arrives carrying a dozen white roses. He opens the door with great flourish. Anna angrily stares at him.
You won’t be sorry. I’ll see you then.
(She hangs up the phone)
I’m not talking to you.
TONY
Anna my love. These are for you.
ANNA
Take your flowers and shove them where the sun doesn’t shine.
TONY
I was just taking you for the one you left me last night.
From a perspective from the ceiling, they are watched.
ANNA
For the last time.
(She grabs the flower and hits him over the head)
It wasn’t me.
TONY
It was good I had the forethought to have the thorns removed.
(Gently embracing her)
You should have woken me.
ANNA
(Looking him in the eyes)
It wasn’t me.
TONY
It had to be you.
ANNA
What about Kate or your new intern? Maybe she needed help with a personal problem again.
TONY
Anna. Love of my life, you are the only one with a key.
ANNA
I can fix that.
(She takes the key off her ring and hands it to him)
Here.
TONY
(He takes the key and drops in her cleavage)
Anna. Sweet.
ANNA
Tony! You take it back.
TONY
Certainly. Let me help you find it.
ANNA
Touch me and pull back a bloody stump.
TONY
(Walking out the door)
I love you.
ANNA
Tony!
(He closes the door behind him)
I love you too.
Anna picks up one of the roses. She pricks her finger on a thorn.
Owe!
She carefully examines the remaining roses; they are covered with thorns.
CUT
INT: DIMERA MANSION ENTRANCE WAY: EARLY AFTERNOON
EJ walks in. He turns to close the door and Celeste walks up.
EJ
Celeste.
CELESTE
(Walking in)
Why did you let it happen?
EJ
(Closing the door)
What makes you think I didn’t try?
CELESTE
Stephano told you never to open that door.
EJ
What was in there?
CELESTE
I shouldn’t have listened to Stephano. If I hadn’t Alexandra and my grandson would be safe. And if you had done what you were told, your son wouldn’t be at risk.
EJ
Why is Johnny in danger?
CELESTE
She cursed all with DiMera blood.
EJ
What did father do to her?
CELESTE
What he does to everyone who he thinks has betrayed him.
EJ
He killed her.
CELESTE
Her broken heart killed her. But not after years of being locked away. Not until after Stephano stole her child. She died alone, knowing that her daughter was being corrupted by Stephano’s evil. She swore that she would take his children like he had taken hers. I would do no less her place.
EJ
Is that why you special lock was so easily broken?
CELESTE
There was nothing easy about it. Only special person could have broken the seal. Who opened the door? You must tell me.
EJ
It was Sami and John. He picked the lock.
CELESTE
John? It couldn’t been. Only someone, who had bested Stephano...
(Walking toward the stairs)
I need to talk to her.
EJ
CELESTE!
CUT
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: EARLY AFTERNOON.
Sami is stands on a ladder, putting up the freshly washed curtains. The twins are in a playpen on the other side of the room. Their eyes track as someone only seen by them walks to the playpen. They laugh and giggle. Johnny tosses his rattle. It hits the floor
SAMI
(Hearing the rattle, Sami turns around)
Just a second Johnny. I’ll get it.
Johnny points at it. An unseen hand returns it to him. He giggles. Sami finishes hanging the curtain and gets down off the ladder. She walks to the twins and looks around on the floor. She sees Johnny has it.
I though I heard you drop it. Silly mommy.
Celeste walks in the door, followed by EJ
Ever heard of knocking?
EJ
What are the children doing in here?
SAMI
Close the door.
EJ
(Closing the door)
What kind of mother are you? It’s filthy.
SAMI
If you had asked--John hired a cleaning crew. The whole wing is spotless.
Celeste looks around the room as if she expects to find someone.
Hello Celeste. Long time. What are you doing here?
CELESTE
I need to talk to you Samantha. You can’t stay here. It’s not safe.
SAMI
Is that why EJ brought you? He couldn’t convince me but he thought that you would?
The white cat walks into sight from one of the rooms down the hallway and towards the sitting room.
John said it’s perfectly safe.
The cat meows. Celeste sees her.
CELESTE
(Terrified)
Moonshine?
CUT
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
If I was the Head Writer of Days of Our Lives-Part Three
INT: TONY'S BEDROOM: MORNING
Sitting up in his bed, Tony stares at the phone.
TONY
Bloody hell?
He looks at the rose on the pillow.
CUT
INT: BO AND HOPES LIVING ROOM: MORNING
Bo is drinking his morning coffee, while doing research on the computer. Hope comes downstairs carrying Ciara.
HOPE
Look there’s daddy.
BO
Hey Doodlebug.
Hope sets Ciara on Bo’s lap. They kiss.
Morning Fancy Face. I made coffee.
HOPE
(Sitting beside him)
You’re up early. What’s Skystream?
BO
It’s a self-contained wind generator for individual homes. According to this, it works at lower wind speeds.
HOPE
I’d love to get off the grid. Wasn’t it Al Gore who tried to set up at his house, but the zone board wouldn’t approve it.
BO
It shouldn’t be a problem with this system. It’s only about as tall as the house. But I’m going to check it out.
There is a knock at the door. Hope answers it. Roman is standing on the other side.
ROMAN
(Walking in)
Hey, Hope. Bo.
BO
Roman. What’s up?
ROMAN
Someone broke into Abe and Lexie’s house last night.
HOPE
Anyone hurt?
ROMAN
Abe and Lexie got home last night. Celeste was unconscious on the floor.
HOPE
What about Theo?
ROMAN
His fine. The strange part is that they just tossed the place. They didn’t take a thing.
BO
Does Celeste know who it was?
ROMAN
You know everything I know. I’m on my way over. Thought you’d want to go.
BO
Definitely.
(Giving Ciara to Hope and kissing them both)
Let’s go.
HOPE
Tell Lexie that I’ll call her.
BO
Will do. Love you.
HOPE
Love you too. Wave bye-bye to daddy.
Bo and Roman leave. She sits down on the couch to turn off Bo’s laptop. Instead, she reads a little of the information.
This is a great idea. We’ll save it for daddy.
After turning off the computer, Hope carries her toward the kitchen.
What does the most beautiful little girl want for breakfast?
CUT
INT: CELESTE’S BEDROOM: MORNING
Celeste is standing by the window, looking out and crying. There is a knock on the door. Celeste is startled.
LEXIE
(Opening the door)
Mom?
CELESTE
Over here darling.
LEXIE
(Carrying a breakfast tray)
I brought you breakfast.
CELESTE
I’m not hungry.
LEXIE
Let me take you to the hospital.
CELESTE
The doctors can’t fix what is wrong. Alexandra, you must take your family away from this place. No one with Stephano’s blood is safe.
LEXIE
What are you talking about? One of Stephano’s enemies. Tell Abe. He’ll be able to protect us.
CELESTE
Abraham can’t protect us from the dead.
LEXIE
Are you talking ghost?
CELESTE
A vengeful spirit.
LEXIE
Who?
CELESTE
I darn not mention her name. She will hear and come. I’ve done nothing to stop her from coming back.
LEXIE
There’s no such thing as ghosts.
CELESTE
How little you know my daughter.
LEXIE
I might not know about spirits, but I do know medicine. You need to checked out.
CELESTE
I will make a deal with you. I will do as you ask, if you, Theo and Abe will promise that you will wear the amulets I will make for you.
LEXIE
I don’t know if Abe will agree.
CELESTE
I will also have set protection around the house.
LEXIE
With crystals, like on Charmed.
CELESTE
Talismans come in all different size and shapes. They used crystals as part of their tradition. I have another.
LEXIE
This isn’t going to involve dead chickens.
CELESTE
No darling. No one will even notice that it has been done. Except for her.
LEXIE
Her who? Just tell me.
CELESTE
Don’t ask me any more questions. I can’t answer them.
LEXIE
At least tell me why?
CELESTE
She lied to Stephano. He made her pay for the rest of her life. He took her freedom. Her child. She cursed him and all his children. She vowed with her last breath that she would take all his children, like he took her daughter. I was able to stop her. She was locked away. Last night she was freed and none of you are safe.
CUT
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: MORNING
Dressed for cleaning, Sami is vacuuming a couch. The curtains have been removed and the windows are open. The baby monitor sits on one of the tables. She is very focused on cleaning the room. From a perspective from above, she is being watched. She hears what sounds like a baby crying. She turns off the vacuum and picks up the monitor; the sound isn’t coming from it. She hears it again from the window. She goes to it. A long haired white cat sits on the branch close to the window. No longer a kitten, but not yet an adult, it plaintively meows at her.
SAMI
How did you get there?
She takes the screen out and the cat jumps inside. Immediately, it starts rubbing around her legs. She picks her up and she purrs.
Little
(Doing a tail check)
girl, you shouldn't be up so high in the tree. You could hurt yourself.
EJ
(Off screen)
Samantha!
SAMI
In here.
EJ walks just inside the door.
EJ
What are you doing?
SAMI
Cleaning. What does it look like?
EJ
(Seeing the cat)
Where did that come from?
SAMI
She was in the tree. I took the screen out and she jumped in. Growing up, I’ve always wanted a cat. But my dad is allergic
EJ
Get rid of it.
The cat hisses and growls at him
SAMI
(To the cat)
Don’t worry about him. I like you. EJ, what do you want?
EJ
I want you to stop this foolishness. You and the children have perfectly good rooms already. As soon as I get back on my feet, I get us a place of our own.
SAMI
What makes you think I want to live with you? We're married in name only. Once the whole immigration thing is taken care of, we’re ending this sham of a marriage.
EJ
That could take a very long time.
SAMI
I think I’ll do some research. Maybe I can speed things up.
EJ
Don’t you trust me to take care of it? After all, I am the lawyer.
SAMI
And I’m the high school drop out.
EJ
I wasn’t going to say it.
SAMI
But that is what you meant. I may not have graduated, but I’m not stupid.
EJ
Darling, I never said you were.
SAMI
No. You implied it.
(To the cat)
You hungry. Let go down to the kitchen and get you something eat.
(Grabbing the monitor and walking toward the door)
We have to give you a name.
EJ
What about the twins?
SAMI
What about them?
EJ
Who is going to take care of them while you are being a scullery maid and playing with your new friend.
SAMI
What are you hiding EJ?
EJ
Nothing. I’m hiding nothing.
SAMI
(Looks at EJ then at the cat)
Are you hungry? Good.
(To EJ)
Put the screen back in the window.
Sami and the cat leave. EJ picks up the screen and starting to put it back. From above, EJ is being watched. Suddenly, he throws the screen across the room. It bounces off the wall and flies back at his head. He ducks. It gently bounces off the wall beside the window. The perspective zooms in and past EJ. An unseen force picks up the screen and inserts it back into place. Panicky EJ backs out of the room and slams the door.
CUT
INT; A BRIGHT, CHEERY STORE: AFTERNOON
Matching red valances are hung not only over the door window, but all long the large one that looks out onto the flight of steps that leads up to the street level. A variety of wind chimes hang in above a two red straight back chairs and a matching love seat. There is a low table between them with a Virgin Mary candle and two bud vases of white roses on either side. Even in the bright sunlight, the flame can seen dancing in the opaque glass. In the center of the store, religious statues from many cultures sit table, while the larger ones were placed on the floor. There are three tiered displays of candles, including one that is covered with glass pillar candles dedicated to the saints. Half of far wall is covered with shelves of books; the remaining wall has masks and wall plaques hanging from it. In the back of the store is a rounded archway that leads to other rooms. On the back wall is a glass counter, containing jewelry. On the wall behind are strings of beads, feathers, small leather pouches and other jewelry making supplies. Closer to the door are both packaged and bulk incense; Lauren Harridge, an older woman with swept up brown hair and intense hazel eyes stands behind it, weighing and packaging bulk incense. Another glass counter with jewelry and register stands in front of the door.
Through the window, Celeste and Lexie can be seen walking down the stairs to the door. They enter and the wind chimes along with window sing out in harmony. Lauren looks up from her work smile, but it quickly vanishes.
CELESTE
(As they walk in)
Please darling. Wait for me in the car.
LEXIE
I’ve never seen this shop before.
CELESTE
Those who need it know how to find it. I’ll only be a few moments.
LEXIE
I’ll look around, while you do what you have to do.
LAUREN
Celeste, it’s been a long time. Does it have anything to do with the ill wind that blew through last night?
CELESTE
Only in the same way as you so many years ago.
LAUREN
So the seal has been broken.
LEXIE
I’m Lexie Carver.
LAUREN
I know who you are. It is a shame your mother refuses to share your heritage with you.
CELESTE
Lauren. Now is not the time.
LAUREN
Will it ever be the time?
CELESTE
I need to protect my family.
LAUREN
She found you so quickly?
CELESTE
Last night.
LEXIE
Do you know who broke into my house?
CELESTE
Please, Alexandra.
LAUREN
If you taught her, she would understand.
CELESTE
I don’t want her to understand. Innocence is its own protection.
LAUREN
True enough. Collin arrived this morning and found her calling card on the front window. He just finished cleaning it off.
CELESTE
What are you and the others going to do?
LAUREN
She has little interest in us.
Collin Harridge, a man whose enthusiasm and spry gate belies contrast the grayness of his hair and the age written on his, walks through the archway in the back of the store.
COLLIN
I thought I heard guests.
(Stopping when he sees Celeste)
So it is true. She is free.
CELESTE
I need to protect my family.
LAUREN
As do we all.
COLLIN
Unkind Sweetheart. We all made the decision to interfere and prevent balancing of justice.
LAUREN
I know. Celeste, what do you need?
Collin studies Lexie.
CELESTE
St. Michael incense and candles. Florida water. Blessed salt. Three St. Michael’s amulets. One is for a child.
Lauren pulls a box filled with red bandanas from beneath the counter. She takes several out and offers them to Celeste.
LAUREN
I blessed these with Florida water last night. Something told me extra would be needed.
(Walking round the counter to the candles)
Do you want the Seven
(She looks at Lexie)
Saint candles as well?
CELESTE
Yes please.
LAUREN
The rest is in the back. Come with me.
Lauren and Celeste walk down the back hallway. Collin walks to Lexie. He tilts her head up so they make direct eye contact.
COLLIN
Your father’s evil has touched you.
Lexie backs away.
I see the tears you cause others around you.
LEXIE
That was along time ago.
COLLIN
(To Celeste)
She should leave.
LEXIE
I’m not leaving. This isn’t real.
Collin walks behind the back jewelry counter and takes a red cross from behind the glass. He takes it back to Lexie.
COLLIN
(Offering it to Lexie)
This is for you child.
LEXIE
It’s beautiful.
COLLIN
You must always wear it.
LEXIE
(Suspicious)
Why?
COLLIN
Make an old man happy and worry a little less.
CELESTE
(Reappearing with a small box in her hands)
Lexie, take it. It is a great gift that he is offering you. It just might save your life and that of your son.
LEXIE
(Accepting it)
Thank you. It is very beautiful.
COLLIN
In order for it be effective, you must put it on before we leave here.
LEXIE
(Putting it on)
Thank you.
CELESTE
Will you be closing for a while?
COLLIN
(Encircling his arm around Lauren)
None sense. We weather worse storms before. Besides where is everyone going to go for candles?
LAUREN
(Smiling up at him)
Batten down the hatches. Full speed ahead.
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Sitting up in his bed, Tony stares at the phone.
TONY
Bloody hell?
He looks at the rose on the pillow.
CUT
INT: BO AND HOPES LIVING ROOM: MORNING
Bo is drinking his morning coffee, while doing research on the computer. Hope comes downstairs carrying Ciara.
HOPE
Look there’s daddy.
BO
Hey Doodlebug.
Hope sets Ciara on Bo’s lap. They kiss.
Morning Fancy Face. I made coffee.
HOPE
(Sitting beside him)
You’re up early. What’s Skystream?
BO
It’s a self-contained wind generator for individual homes. According to this, it works at lower wind speeds.
HOPE
I’d love to get off the grid. Wasn’t it Al Gore who tried to set up at his house, but the zone board wouldn’t approve it.
BO
It shouldn’t be a problem with this system. It’s only about as tall as the house. But I’m going to check it out.
There is a knock at the door. Hope answers it. Roman is standing on the other side.
ROMAN
(Walking in)
Hey, Hope. Bo.
BO
Roman. What’s up?
ROMAN
Someone broke into Abe and Lexie’s house last night.
HOPE
Anyone hurt?
ROMAN
Abe and Lexie got home last night. Celeste was unconscious on the floor.
HOPE
What about Theo?
ROMAN
His fine. The strange part is that they just tossed the place. They didn’t take a thing.
BO
Does Celeste know who it was?
ROMAN
You know everything I know. I’m on my way over. Thought you’d want to go.
BO
Definitely.
(Giving Ciara to Hope and kissing them both)
Let’s go.
HOPE
Tell Lexie that I’ll call her.
BO
Will do. Love you.
HOPE
Love you too. Wave bye-bye to daddy.
Bo and Roman leave. She sits down on the couch to turn off Bo’s laptop. Instead, she reads a little of the information.
This is a great idea. We’ll save it for daddy.
After turning off the computer, Hope carries her toward the kitchen.
What does the most beautiful little girl want for breakfast?
CUT
INT: CELESTE’S BEDROOM: MORNING
Celeste is standing by the window, looking out and crying. There is a knock on the door. Celeste is startled.
LEXIE
(Opening the door)
Mom?
CELESTE
Over here darling.
LEXIE
(Carrying a breakfast tray)
I brought you breakfast.
CELESTE
I’m not hungry.
LEXIE
Let me take you to the hospital.
CELESTE
The doctors can’t fix what is wrong. Alexandra, you must take your family away from this place. No one with Stephano’s blood is safe.
LEXIE
What are you talking about? One of Stephano’s enemies. Tell Abe. He’ll be able to protect us.
CELESTE
Abraham can’t protect us from the dead.
LEXIE
Are you talking ghost?
CELESTE
A vengeful spirit.
LEXIE
Who?
CELESTE
I darn not mention her name. She will hear and come. I’ve done nothing to stop her from coming back.
LEXIE
There’s no such thing as ghosts.
CELESTE
How little you know my daughter.
LEXIE
I might not know about spirits, but I do know medicine. You need to checked out.
CELESTE
I will make a deal with you. I will do as you ask, if you, Theo and Abe will promise that you will wear the amulets I will make for you.
LEXIE
I don’t know if Abe will agree.
CELESTE
I will also have set protection around the house.
LEXIE
With crystals, like on Charmed.
CELESTE
Talismans come in all different size and shapes. They used crystals as part of their tradition. I have another.
LEXIE
This isn’t going to involve dead chickens.
CELESTE
No darling. No one will even notice that it has been done. Except for her.
LEXIE
Her who? Just tell me.
CELESTE
Don’t ask me any more questions. I can’t answer them.
LEXIE
At least tell me why?
CELESTE
She lied to Stephano. He made her pay for the rest of her life. He took her freedom. Her child. She cursed him and all his children. She vowed with her last breath that she would take all his children, like he took her daughter. I was able to stop her. She was locked away. Last night she was freed and none of you are safe.
CUT
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: MORNING
Dressed for cleaning, Sami is vacuuming a couch. The curtains have been removed and the windows are open. The baby monitor sits on one of the tables. She is very focused on cleaning the room. From a perspective from above, she is being watched. She hears what sounds like a baby crying. She turns off the vacuum and picks up the monitor; the sound isn’t coming from it. She hears it again from the window. She goes to it. A long haired white cat sits on the branch close to the window. No longer a kitten, but not yet an adult, it plaintively meows at her.
SAMI
How did you get there?
She takes the screen out and the cat jumps inside. Immediately, it starts rubbing around her legs. She picks her up and she purrs.
Little
(Doing a tail check)
girl, you shouldn't be up so high in the tree. You could hurt yourself.
EJ
(Off screen)
Samantha!
SAMI
In here.
EJ walks just inside the door.
EJ
What are you doing?
SAMI
Cleaning. What does it look like?
EJ
(Seeing the cat)
Where did that come from?
SAMI
She was in the tree. I took the screen out and she jumped in. Growing up, I’ve always wanted a cat. But my dad is allergic
EJ
Get rid of it.
The cat hisses and growls at him
SAMI
(To the cat)
Don’t worry about him. I like you. EJ, what do you want?
EJ
I want you to stop this foolishness. You and the children have perfectly good rooms already. As soon as I get back on my feet, I get us a place of our own.
SAMI
What makes you think I want to live with you? We're married in name only. Once the whole immigration thing is taken care of, we’re ending this sham of a marriage.
EJ
That could take a very long time.
SAMI
I think I’ll do some research. Maybe I can speed things up.
EJ
Don’t you trust me to take care of it? After all, I am the lawyer.
SAMI
And I’m the high school drop out.
EJ
I wasn’t going to say it.
SAMI
But that is what you meant. I may not have graduated, but I’m not stupid.
EJ
Darling, I never said you were.
SAMI
No. You implied it.
(To the cat)
You hungry. Let go down to the kitchen and get you something eat.
(Grabbing the monitor and walking toward the door)
We have to give you a name.
EJ
What about the twins?
SAMI
What about them?
EJ
Who is going to take care of them while you are being a scullery maid and playing with your new friend.
SAMI
What are you hiding EJ?
EJ
Nothing. I’m hiding nothing.
SAMI
(Looks at EJ then at the cat)
Are you hungry? Good.
(To EJ)
Put the screen back in the window.
Sami and the cat leave. EJ picks up the screen and starting to put it back. From above, EJ is being watched. Suddenly, he throws the screen across the room. It bounces off the wall and flies back at his head. He ducks. It gently bounces off the wall beside the window. The perspective zooms in and past EJ. An unseen force picks up the screen and inserts it back into place. Panicky EJ backs out of the room and slams the door.
CUT
INT; A BRIGHT, CHEERY STORE: AFTERNOON
Matching red valances are hung not only over the door window, but all long the large one that looks out onto the flight of steps that leads up to the street level. A variety of wind chimes hang in above a two red straight back chairs and a matching love seat. There is a low table between them with a Virgin Mary candle and two bud vases of white roses on either side. Even in the bright sunlight, the flame can seen dancing in the opaque glass. In the center of the store, religious statues from many cultures sit table, while the larger ones were placed on the floor. There are three tiered displays of candles, including one that is covered with glass pillar candles dedicated to the saints. Half of far wall is covered with shelves of books; the remaining wall has masks and wall plaques hanging from it. In the back of the store is a rounded archway that leads to other rooms. On the back wall is a glass counter, containing jewelry. On the wall behind are strings of beads, feathers, small leather pouches and other jewelry making supplies. Closer to the door are both packaged and bulk incense; Lauren Harridge, an older woman with swept up brown hair and intense hazel eyes stands behind it, weighing and packaging bulk incense. Another glass counter with jewelry and register stands in front of the door.
Through the window, Celeste and Lexie can be seen walking down the stairs to the door. They enter and the wind chimes along with window sing out in harmony. Lauren looks up from her work smile, but it quickly vanishes.
CELESTE
(As they walk in)
Please darling. Wait for me in the car.
LEXIE
I’ve never seen this shop before.
CELESTE
Those who need it know how to find it. I’ll only be a few moments.
LEXIE
I’ll look around, while you do what you have to do.
LAUREN
Celeste, it’s been a long time. Does it have anything to do with the ill wind that blew through last night?
CELESTE
Only in the same way as you so many years ago.
LAUREN
So the seal has been broken.
LEXIE
I’m Lexie Carver.
LAUREN
I know who you are. It is a shame your mother refuses to share your heritage with you.
CELESTE
Lauren. Now is not the time.
LAUREN
Will it ever be the time?
CELESTE
I need to protect my family.
LAUREN
She found you so quickly?
CELESTE
Last night.
LEXIE
Do you know who broke into my house?
CELESTE
Please, Alexandra.
LAUREN
If you taught her, she would understand.
CELESTE
I don’t want her to understand. Innocence is its own protection.
LAUREN
True enough. Collin arrived this morning and found her calling card on the front window. He just finished cleaning it off.
CELESTE
What are you and the others going to do?
LAUREN
She has little interest in us.
Collin Harridge, a man whose enthusiasm and spry gate belies contrast the grayness of his hair and the age written on his, walks through the archway in the back of the store.
COLLIN
I thought I heard guests.
(Stopping when he sees Celeste)
So it is true. She is free.
CELESTE
I need to protect my family.
LAUREN
As do we all.
COLLIN
Unkind Sweetheart. We all made the decision to interfere and prevent balancing of justice.
LAUREN
I know. Celeste, what do you need?
Collin studies Lexie.
CELESTE
St. Michael incense and candles. Florida water. Blessed salt. Three St. Michael’s amulets. One is for a child.
Lauren pulls a box filled with red bandanas from beneath the counter. She takes several out and offers them to Celeste.
LAUREN
I blessed these with Florida water last night. Something told me extra would be needed.
(Walking round the counter to the candles)
Do you want the Seven
(She looks at Lexie)
Saint candles as well?
CELESTE
Yes please.
LAUREN
The rest is in the back. Come with me.
Lauren and Celeste walk down the back hallway. Collin walks to Lexie. He tilts her head up so they make direct eye contact.
COLLIN
Your father’s evil has touched you.
Lexie backs away.
I see the tears you cause others around you.
LEXIE
That was along time ago.
COLLIN
(To Celeste)
She should leave.
LEXIE
I’m not leaving. This isn’t real.
Collin walks behind the back jewelry counter and takes a red cross from behind the glass. He takes it back to Lexie.
COLLIN
(Offering it to Lexie)
This is for you child.
LEXIE
It’s beautiful.
COLLIN
You must always wear it.
LEXIE
(Suspicious)
Why?
COLLIN
Make an old man happy and worry a little less.
CELESTE
(Reappearing with a small box in her hands)
Lexie, take it. It is a great gift that he is offering you. It just might save your life and that of your son.
LEXIE
(Accepting it)
Thank you. It is very beautiful.
COLLIN
In order for it be effective, you must put it on before we leave here.
LEXIE
(Putting it on)
Thank you.
CELESTE
Will you be closing for a while?
COLLIN
(Encircling his arm around Lauren)
None sense. We weather worse storms before. Besides where is everyone going to go for candles?
LAUREN
(Smiling up at him)
Batten down the hatches. Full speed ahead.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
If I was Head Writer at Days of Our Lives--Part Two
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: EARLY EVENING
Sami and John are standing over EJ. Furious, he looks up at them.
JOHN
You're bleeding.
EJ
No kidding.
JOHN
What are you mad me for? I didn't hit you.
SAMI
Don't look at me. I didn't.
EJ
(Standing)
You're right. I did it myself.
JOHN
I heard about people like pain.
SAMI
Maybe it was the ghost of one of your father's victims.
JOHN
If I had known, I'd have helped you out with it.
EJ
I saw you.
SAMI
(She marches into the room)
You saw wrong.
JOHN
It'd be no trouble.
EJ
(To John)
No thank you!
JOHN
Just thought I'd help.
EJ
Enough of this. Everybody out. We'll lock it up.
JOHN
You have a key?
Sami pulls open the drapes and looks around the room. She likes what she sees. Turning on the hallway light, she walks down the hall and looks into the rooms as she goes.
EJ
Don't you.
JOHN
I picked the lock.
EJ
Just unpick it.
JOHN
You’re kidding.
EJ
(Looking for Sami, but refusing to enter)
Where did she go? Sami!
JOHN
Maybe Rod Serling took her to the Twilight Zone.
EJ
Sami!
SAMI
(Walking into sight)
I'm right here. Don't have a cow.
EJ
You can remember an old TV show, but you can't remember your family.
JOHN
Strange isn't it. Maybe I like the show better.
EJ
Sami, I demand you come out of there.
SAMI
(Walking back to the door)
You demand?
JOHN
Didn't she just bloody your nose?
EJ
Shut up John! Sami, come out of there this instant!
JOHN
Going for a matched set?
EJ glares at him. John throws up his hands and steps out of the way.
My money is on the girl.
SAMI
Woman!
JOHN
Whatever.
EJ
Just listen to me. Father said this part of the house isn't safe.
JOHN
The floor seems to be intact. No holes in the roof.
SAMI
It's beautiful. It would be great for the twins. I was afraid that when they started crawling and fall down the stairs. With the door closed, this part of the house is completely cut off. And there is room for Will, if he will ever forgive me enough to visit.
JOHN
Just how long did you plan on being here?
EJ
I forbid it.
JOHN
I'd like to double my bet.
SAMI
It's not up to you.
EJ
I'm their father.
SAMI
Johnny's father.
EJ
Like you would let me forget!
SAMI
I'm their mother.
JOHN
And it's my house. Now that we got our roles straight. Sami, are you use this part of the house?
SAMI
John, could we? It would take a lot of work to clean it up.
EJ
It's not safe!
JOHN
I could have a contractor check it out.
SAMI
Would you?
JOHN
Does this mean I'll be able to keep my manly man furniture in the rest of the house?
SAMI
Don't you want to make a few changes?
EJ
I said no.
JOHN
(To EJ)
Slow learner.
SAMI
My mom would really like it.
JOHN
(Walking into the hallway)
I think about it.
EJ
Sami, come out here. I want to talk to you.
SAMI
Come in here. I want to look around some more.
EJ
I just want to talk to you.
SAMI
Are you afraid?
EJ
(Hesitates, but slowly walks in)
I just don't want you to get hurt.
SAMI
What's going to hurt me?
EJ
I don't know. Father must have had a reason.
CUT
EXT: CARVER'S HOUSE: NIGHT
Abe and Lexie meet at the front door. Abe takes out his keys to unlock the door.
LEXIE
The house is dark. Mom must have gone to bed early.
Abe goes to insert the key and the door swings open.
ABE
(Reaching for his gun)
Something is wrong. The door's open.
LEXIE
(Trying to push past him)
Theo! Mom!
ABE
(Blocking her path)
Let me.
Able opens the door and walks in. He turns on the light. The room has been ransacked. Celeste has collapsed beside the table. Her Tarot cards are scattered on the floor.
LEXIE
(Going to her)
Mom.
ABE
(Walking upstairs)
I'll check on Theo.
LEXIE
She has a pulse and she's breathing.
(Further examining her)
Mom. Mom, wake up.
(Calling upstairs)
Abe, is Theo--
ABE
(Running back down)
His fine. Sleeping peacefully. The damage seems to be just down here. Maybe Celeste scared whoever it was away?
LEXIE
I can't find where she's hurt. Could you get my bag? It's in my car.
ABE
(Taking out his phone)
Back seat.
Lexie nods. Abe walks toward the front door.
ABE
(On his phone)
This is Abe Carver. I need a squad car and an ambulance at my home. We had a break in.
He walks outside.
LEXIE
Mom, you have to wake up. We need you. Theo needs you. I need you.
ABE
I need you too.
(Giving Lexie her bag)
Come Celeste. Wake up. Theo is calling you.
Slowly Celeste starts to wake. For a moment, she lays there trying to focus.
CELESTE
Alexandra, what happened?
LEXIE
(Hugging her)
Mom!
ABE
Don't you remember?
CELESTE
I had just put Theo to bed and I came back downstairs. There was something wrong.
Celeste tries to sit up.
LEXIE
Wait for the ambulance.
CELESTE
(Sitting up)
I'm not hurt. I picked up my cards. The Tower--The Queen
ABE
The patrol cars are on the way
CELESTE
Abraham, there is nothing they will be able to do. Nothing anybody can do. The seal has been broken. She's free.
LEXIE
Who?
CELESTE
Alexandra, you have to take you family and go. Hide some place far away.
ABE
She who?
LEXIE
I can't say her name. It would bring her back.
Sirens are heard in the distance, coming closer.
ABE
(Going to the door)
I'll meet the officers.
He exits.
CELESTE
Alexandra, you must listen to me. You aren't safe. Neither is Theo. None of Stephano's children or grandchildren are.
LEXIE
Tells us who she is.
CELESTE
You can't stop her. The angels are on her side. She'll finally get the justice Stephano deprived her of.
CUT
INT: TONY DIMERA'S BEDROOM: NIGHT
Tony is in bed asleep. The shadow of a woman's hand gently caresses his cheek. He stirs but doesn't awake.
WOMAN'S VOICE
(Whispers)
I love you Tony.
TONY
(In his sleep)
Where are you?
(A tear slips down his cheek)
I've miss you.
WOMAN'S VOICE
You won't have to for much longer.
A white rose appears on the pillow beside him.
CUT
INT: TONY'S BEDROOM: MORNING
Tony wakes with a start. Confused, he tries to focus. He sees the rose and sits straight up in bed.
TONY
(Laughing at himself)
Anna. It must have been. It's the only thing it could be. Why didn't she wake me up?
CUT
INT: ANNE'S HOTEL ROOM: MORNING
Anna is asleep in bed. The phone rings. She reaches from beneath the blanket and pulls receiver under the blanket
ANNA
This better be good.
TONY
(Off screen)
Why didn't you wake me up?
ANNA
Why should I wake you up?
TONY
(Off screen)
Last night. When you crept in to give me the rose. It was so sweet.
ANNA
Rose? I didn't give you any rose. .
TONY
(Off screen)
You could have awakened me. I could have made room for you.
ANNA
I was in my bed last night. All night. By myself.
(Angrily sitting up in bed)
Obviously, it was one of your other women who made the late night call.
(Hangs up)
I'm not going let him upset me. I'm not. I'm going back to sleep.
She flops back down and pulls the blanket back over her head.
The son of a bitch!
CUT
INT: TONY'S BEDROOM: MORNING
Tony stares at the phone.
TONY
If it wasn't Anna. Who?
He looks at the rose on the pillow.
CUT
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Sami and John are standing over EJ. Furious, he looks up at them.
JOHN
You're bleeding.
EJ
No kidding.
JOHN
What are you mad me for? I didn't hit you.
SAMI
Don't look at me. I didn't.
EJ
(Standing)
You're right. I did it myself.
JOHN
I heard about people like pain.
SAMI
Maybe it was the ghost of one of your father's victims.
JOHN
If I had known, I'd have helped you out with it.
EJ
I saw you.
SAMI
(She marches into the room)
You saw wrong.
JOHN
It'd be no trouble.
EJ
(To John)
No thank you!
JOHN
Just thought I'd help.
EJ
Enough of this. Everybody out. We'll lock it up.
JOHN
You have a key?
Sami pulls open the drapes and looks around the room. She likes what she sees. Turning on the hallway light, she walks down the hall and looks into the rooms as she goes.
EJ
Don't you.
JOHN
I picked the lock.
EJ
Just unpick it.
JOHN
You’re kidding.
EJ
(Looking for Sami, but refusing to enter)
Where did she go? Sami!
JOHN
Maybe Rod Serling took her to the Twilight Zone.
EJ
Sami!
SAMI
(Walking into sight)
I'm right here. Don't have a cow.
EJ
You can remember an old TV show, but you can't remember your family.
JOHN
Strange isn't it. Maybe I like the show better.
EJ
Sami, I demand you come out of there.
SAMI
(Walking back to the door)
You demand?
JOHN
Didn't she just bloody your nose?
EJ
Shut up John! Sami, come out of there this instant!
JOHN
Going for a matched set?
EJ glares at him. John throws up his hands and steps out of the way.
My money is on the girl.
SAMI
Woman!
JOHN
Whatever.
EJ
Just listen to me. Father said this part of the house isn't safe.
JOHN
The floor seems to be intact. No holes in the roof.
SAMI
It's beautiful. It would be great for the twins. I was afraid that when they started crawling and fall down the stairs. With the door closed, this part of the house is completely cut off. And there is room for Will, if he will ever forgive me enough to visit.
JOHN
Just how long did you plan on being here?
EJ
I forbid it.
JOHN
I'd like to double my bet.
SAMI
It's not up to you.
EJ
I'm their father.
SAMI
Johnny's father.
EJ
Like you would let me forget!
SAMI
I'm their mother.
JOHN
And it's my house. Now that we got our roles straight. Sami, are you use this part of the house?
SAMI
John, could we? It would take a lot of work to clean it up.
EJ
It's not safe!
JOHN
I could have a contractor check it out.
SAMI
Would you?
JOHN
Does this mean I'll be able to keep my manly man furniture in the rest of the house?
SAMI
Don't you want to make a few changes?
EJ
I said no.
JOHN
(To EJ)
Slow learner.
SAMI
My mom would really like it.
JOHN
(Walking into the hallway)
I think about it.
EJ
Sami, come out here. I want to talk to you.
SAMI
Come in here. I want to look around some more.
EJ
I just want to talk to you.
SAMI
Are you afraid?
EJ
(Hesitates, but slowly walks in)
I just don't want you to get hurt.
SAMI
What's going to hurt me?
EJ
I don't know. Father must have had a reason.
CUT
EXT: CARVER'S HOUSE: NIGHT
Abe and Lexie meet at the front door. Abe takes out his keys to unlock the door.
LEXIE
The house is dark. Mom must have gone to bed early.
Abe goes to insert the key and the door swings open.
ABE
(Reaching for his gun)
Something is wrong. The door's open.
LEXIE
(Trying to push past him)
Theo! Mom!
ABE
(Blocking her path)
Let me.
Able opens the door and walks in. He turns on the light. The room has been ransacked. Celeste has collapsed beside the table. Her Tarot cards are scattered on the floor.
LEXIE
(Going to her)
Mom.
ABE
(Walking upstairs)
I'll check on Theo.
LEXIE
She has a pulse and she's breathing.
(Further examining her)
Mom. Mom, wake up.
(Calling upstairs)
Abe, is Theo--
ABE
(Running back down)
His fine. Sleeping peacefully. The damage seems to be just down here. Maybe Celeste scared whoever it was away?
LEXIE
I can't find where she's hurt. Could you get my bag? It's in my car.
ABE
(Taking out his phone)
Back seat.
Lexie nods. Abe walks toward the front door.
ABE
(On his phone)
This is Abe Carver. I need a squad car and an ambulance at my home. We had a break in.
He walks outside.
LEXIE
Mom, you have to wake up. We need you. Theo needs you. I need you.
ABE
I need you too.
(Giving Lexie her bag)
Come Celeste. Wake up. Theo is calling you.
Slowly Celeste starts to wake. For a moment, she lays there trying to focus.
CELESTE
Alexandra, what happened?
LEXIE
(Hugging her)
Mom!
ABE
Don't you remember?
CELESTE
I had just put Theo to bed and I came back downstairs. There was something wrong.
Celeste tries to sit up.
LEXIE
Wait for the ambulance.
CELESTE
(Sitting up)
I'm not hurt. I picked up my cards. The Tower--The Queen
ABE
The patrol cars are on the way
CELESTE
Abraham, there is nothing they will be able to do. Nothing anybody can do. The seal has been broken. She's free.
LEXIE
Who?
CELESTE
Alexandra, you have to take you family and go. Hide some place far away.
ABE
She who?
LEXIE
I can't say her name. It would bring her back.
Sirens are heard in the distance, coming closer.
ABE
(Going to the door)
I'll meet the officers.
He exits.
CELESTE
Alexandra, you must listen to me. You aren't safe. Neither is Theo. None of Stephano's children or grandchildren are.
LEXIE
Tells us who she is.
CELESTE
You can't stop her. The angels are on her side. She'll finally get the justice Stephano deprived her of.
CUT
INT: TONY DIMERA'S BEDROOM: NIGHT
Tony is in bed asleep. The shadow of a woman's hand gently caresses his cheek. He stirs but doesn't awake.
WOMAN'S VOICE
(Whispers)
I love you Tony.
TONY
(In his sleep)
Where are you?
(A tear slips down his cheek)
I've miss you.
WOMAN'S VOICE
You won't have to for much longer.
A white rose appears on the pillow beside him.
CUT
INT: TONY'S BEDROOM: MORNING
Tony wakes with a start. Confused, he tries to focus. He sees the rose and sits straight up in bed.
TONY
(Laughing at himself)
Anna. It must have been. It's the only thing it could be. Why didn't she wake me up?
CUT
INT: ANNE'S HOTEL ROOM: MORNING
Anna is asleep in bed. The phone rings. She reaches from beneath the blanket and pulls receiver under the blanket
ANNA
This better be good.
TONY
(Off screen)
Why didn't you wake me up?
ANNA
Why should I wake you up?
TONY
(Off screen)
Last night. When you crept in to give me the rose. It was so sweet.
ANNA
Rose? I didn't give you any rose. .
TONY
(Off screen)
You could have awakened me. I could have made room for you.
ANNA
I was in my bed last night. All night. By myself.
(Angrily sitting up in bed)
Obviously, it was one of your other women who made the late night call.
(Hangs up)
I'm not going let him upset me. I'm not. I'm going back to sleep.
She flops back down and pulls the blanket back over her head.
The son of a bitch!
CUT
INT: TONY'S BEDROOM: MORNING
Tony stares at the phone.
TONY
If it wasn't Anna. Who?
He looks at the rose on the pillow.
CUT
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
If I was the head writer at Day of our Lives
INT: DEMERIA STUDY: AFTERNOON
Sami is standing in front of Stephano's portrait, staring up at it. Unseen by her, John walks in and goes to get a cigar.
JOHN
(Taking a cigar out of the box)
What's up Little Blondie?
SAMI
(Startled)
John? I didn't hear you come in.
John walks up beside her.
It gives me the creeps.
JOHN
It’s just a picture.
SAMI
It’s Stephano’s picture. Just like this house.
JOHN
It’s my house now.
SAMI
It’s still the same creepy place.
JOHN
You think I’m creepy.
SAMI
You didn’t use to be.
JOHN
But I am now?
SAMI
I didn’t say that.
JOHN
But you think my house is creepy?
SAMI
It’s still Stephano’s house. Look around. You didn’t change anything. You haven’t changed anything. The portrait up of the man who stole your life is still hanging like shrine.
John looks up at the picture.
JOHN
You don’t like the picture.
SAMI
Stephano isn’t here. But he’s still feels like he’s the lord of the manor.
JOHN
It’s my house now.
SAMI
Is it? Then why haven’t you changed anything?
JOHN
I like it the way it is.
SAMI
You and Mom always had a home of love. It was bright and alive. It was always a safe place.
JOHN
And this isn’t?
SAMI
It’s a mausoleum. A monument to all the DiMera secrets.
JOHN
Does your mother feel the same way?
SAMI
How could she not?
JOHN
Do you want me to raze the place and start over? We’d all be looking for a place to live.
SAMI
You could start by taking that thing down.
JOHN
(Taking the portrait off the wall)
Now what?
SAMI
I can think of a better use of the match than lighting that cigar.
JOHN
Waste of a nice frame.
EJ walks into the room
EJ
What are you doing with my father’s portrait?
JOHN
We’re deciding that now. It could make fine dartboard.
EJ
Put it back.
JOHN
Little Blondie doesn’t like it.
EJ
I don’t care. Put it back.
(Grabbing the portrait)
He is still my father!
SAMI
He’s the monster that tormented my family. Growing up I never knew from one day to the next which of my parents were going to disappear. One day, they told my dad was dead. But then no. His alive, but he looks different. Then mom’s gone. Then she’s back. Then my dad isn’t my dad any more; he’s John. My first dad is my day again, but he looks different. Why? Stephano. If it wasn’t for him, I’d grown up with both my parents. If it wasn’t for him, I be living happily with all my children and the love of my life!
JOHN
Isn’t he the love of your life?
SAMI
Get real.
JOHN
You are staying with him why?
SAMI
I don’t want my twins to grow up like I had to.
EJ
I’ll be there for all of you.
SAMI
You can’t replace Lucas. .
JOHN
You got me thinking.
EJ
Scary thought.
JOHN
You are right. I do need to make some changes. You are going to help me.
SAMI
What can I do?
JOHN
You know what Blondie likes? Turn this into a place she can call home. Money’s no object.
SAMI
Are you serious?
EJ
This is still my father house.
JOHN
It’s my house. Get use to it kid.
(Shouting)
Rolf!
ROLF
(Running in)
What is it?
JOHN
Get rid of that.
ROLF
Stephano’s portrait?
EJ
I’ll take care of it
JOHN
Get it out of my house.
Angrily EJ carries the painting out of the room.
Rolf, I have a new job for you. We’re going to be redecorating.
ROLF
I’m not an interior designer.
JOHN
Learn how to diversify..
CUT
INT: DIMERA HOUSE HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
Sami and Rolf walks down carrying a note pad and the baby monitor. She looks at the windows and makes a few notes. Turning, toward the door, she tried to open it. It’s locked.
SAMI
Rolf. I can’t open this door.
ROLF
(Nervous)
It stays locked.
SAMI
What’s on the other side?
ROLF
(Pulling her away)
The west wing. Nobody goes there.
SAMI
Why?
ROLF
I have other duties to attend to. Excuse me.
Rolf rapidly leaves. Confused, Sami tries to open the door.
INT: DIMERA STUDY: EARLY EVENING
John is on the phone. Sami walks in.
JOHN
Right. Just take care of it. I’ll expect an update tomorrow
(Hangs up the phone)
Well, what do you think?
SAMI
I couldn’t get into the other wing of the house. The door was locked.
JOHN
Did you ask Rolf for the key?
SAMI
He wouldn‘t open it.
JOHN
Rolf!
EJ
(Walking in)
His in the kitchen.
JOHN
Where is the key to the west wing?
EJ
It’s off limits.
JOHN
That’s not what I asked. Rolf!
SAMI
Why?
ROLF
I’m coming.
(Entering the room)
I was getting the wine for dinner.
JOHN
Where is the key to the door to the west wing?
ROLF
No one is to go there. Stephano’s orders.
SAMI
Why? What’s in there?
EJ
I don’t know.
JOHN
I want the key.
ROLF
I don’t know where it is.
JOHN
Rolfie, why is that I don’t believe you.
EJ
I’m telling you not to go there. It’s not safe.
JOHN
You said you don’t know what’s there.
EJ
Father had his reasons.
JOHN
(Walking toward the door)
Anyone else curious?
SAMI
You don’t have a key.
JOHN
I don’t need no stinking key.
SAMI
(Following)
Good point.
CUT
INT: DIMERA HALLWAY OUTSIDE west WING DOOR: EARLY EVENING
John is picking the lock while Sami watches.
JOHN
Just about...got it.
EJ
(Running down the hall)
Don’t do it!
JOHN
(Turning the knob)
To late junior
The door swings open to a large dark room. The last rays of the day filter between the curtains. The furniture is covered. The room is decorated more feminine than the rest of the house. It appears to have been closed off for a long time.
CUT
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: EARLY EVENING
From the perspective of near the ceiling, John, Sami and EJ are seen in the doorway. The perspective circles around the room focusing on John and Sami as they walk in the door. EJ refuses to enter
EJ
Don’t go in there.
SAMI
It’s all musty.
EJ
I beg you.
JOHN
What are you afraid of Elvis?
EJ
Sami, for the sake of your children.
JOHN
What secrets did Stephano hide here?
SAMI
Maybe you should say who did he hide here?
JOHN
It wasn’t me. My accommodations were as grand.
SAMI
(Walking to EJ)
So whom did your father lock up here?
The perspective stops and focuses on EJ
My mother? Did her keep her here? Or did he kidnap another woman?
EJ
I don’t know Samantha. I just know you have to get out of there
EJ reaches for her. The perspective rush at him, knocking him backwards onto the floor. He wipes the blood from his nose. Stunned, EJ stares at her.
Why did you hit me!
SAMI
I didn’t.
JOHN
(Looking from EJ to Sami)
You’re stronger than you look.
CUT
INT: CARVER LIVING ROOM: EARLY EVENING
Celeste walking down the stairs after putting Theo to bed. Reaching the bottom stair, she suddenly stops and fearfully looks around.
CELESTE
Something is wrong. I can feel it.
She picks up her Tarot deck. Queen of Sword fall on the table
What does this mean?
The Tower drops beside it. The front door slams open. Celeste doubles over in pain.
Oh, my God! The seal has been broken!
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Sami is standing in front of Stephano's portrait, staring up at it. Unseen by her, John walks in and goes to get a cigar.
JOHN
(Taking a cigar out of the box)
What's up Little Blondie?
SAMI
(Startled)
John? I didn't hear you come in.
John walks up beside her.
It gives me the creeps.
JOHN
It’s just a picture.
SAMI
It’s Stephano’s picture. Just like this house.
JOHN
It’s my house now.
SAMI
It’s still the same creepy place.
JOHN
You think I’m creepy.
SAMI
You didn’t use to be.
JOHN
But I am now?
SAMI
I didn’t say that.
JOHN
But you think my house is creepy?
SAMI
It’s still Stephano’s house. Look around. You didn’t change anything. You haven’t changed anything. The portrait up of the man who stole your life is still hanging like shrine.
John looks up at the picture.
JOHN
You don’t like the picture.
SAMI
Stephano isn’t here. But he’s still feels like he’s the lord of the manor.
JOHN
It’s my house now.
SAMI
Is it? Then why haven’t you changed anything?
JOHN
I like it the way it is.
SAMI
You and Mom always had a home of love. It was bright and alive. It was always a safe place.
JOHN
And this isn’t?
SAMI
It’s a mausoleum. A monument to all the DiMera secrets.
JOHN
Does your mother feel the same way?
SAMI
How could she not?
JOHN
Do you want me to raze the place and start over? We’d all be looking for a place to live.
SAMI
You could start by taking that thing down.
JOHN
(Taking the portrait off the wall)
Now what?
SAMI
I can think of a better use of the match than lighting that cigar.
JOHN
Waste of a nice frame.
EJ walks into the room
EJ
What are you doing with my father’s portrait?
JOHN
We’re deciding that now. It could make fine dartboard.
EJ
Put it back.
JOHN
Little Blondie doesn’t like it.
EJ
I don’t care. Put it back.
(Grabbing the portrait)
He is still my father!
SAMI
He’s the monster that tormented my family. Growing up I never knew from one day to the next which of my parents were going to disappear. One day, they told my dad was dead. But then no. His alive, but he looks different. Then mom’s gone. Then she’s back. Then my dad isn’t my dad any more; he’s John. My first dad is my day again, but he looks different. Why? Stephano. If it wasn’t for him, I’d grown up with both my parents. If it wasn’t for him, I be living happily with all my children and the love of my life!
JOHN
Isn’t he the love of your life?
SAMI
Get real.
JOHN
You are staying with him why?
SAMI
I don’t want my twins to grow up like I had to.
EJ
I’ll be there for all of you.
SAMI
You can’t replace Lucas. .
JOHN
You got me thinking.
EJ
Scary thought.
JOHN
You are right. I do need to make some changes. You are going to help me.
SAMI
What can I do?
JOHN
You know what Blondie likes? Turn this into a place she can call home. Money’s no object.
SAMI
Are you serious?
EJ
This is still my father house.
JOHN
It’s my house. Get use to it kid.
(Shouting)
Rolf!
ROLF
(Running in)
What is it?
JOHN
Get rid of that.
ROLF
Stephano’s portrait?
EJ
I’ll take care of it
JOHN
Get it out of my house.
Angrily EJ carries the painting out of the room.
Rolf, I have a new job for you. We’re going to be redecorating.
ROLF
I’m not an interior designer.
JOHN
Learn how to diversify..
CUT
INT: DIMERA HOUSE HALLWAY: LATE AFTERNOON
Sami and Rolf walks down carrying a note pad and the baby monitor. She looks at the windows and makes a few notes. Turning, toward the door, she tried to open it. It’s locked.
SAMI
Rolf. I can’t open this door.
ROLF
(Nervous)
It stays locked.
SAMI
What’s on the other side?
ROLF
(Pulling her away)
The west wing. Nobody goes there.
SAMI
Why?
ROLF
I have other duties to attend to. Excuse me.
Rolf rapidly leaves. Confused, Sami tries to open the door.
INT: DIMERA STUDY: EARLY EVENING
John is on the phone. Sami walks in.
JOHN
Right. Just take care of it. I’ll expect an update tomorrow
(Hangs up the phone)
Well, what do you think?
SAMI
I couldn’t get into the other wing of the house. The door was locked.
JOHN
Did you ask Rolf for the key?
SAMI
He wouldn‘t open it.
JOHN
Rolf!
EJ
(Walking in)
His in the kitchen.
JOHN
Where is the key to the west wing?
EJ
It’s off limits.
JOHN
That’s not what I asked. Rolf!
SAMI
Why?
ROLF
I’m coming.
(Entering the room)
I was getting the wine for dinner.
JOHN
Where is the key to the door to the west wing?
ROLF
No one is to go there. Stephano’s orders.
SAMI
Why? What’s in there?
EJ
I don’t know.
JOHN
I want the key.
ROLF
I don’t know where it is.
JOHN
Rolfie, why is that I don’t believe you.
EJ
I’m telling you not to go there. It’s not safe.
JOHN
You said you don’t know what’s there.
EJ
Father had his reasons.
JOHN
(Walking toward the door)
Anyone else curious?
SAMI
You don’t have a key.
JOHN
I don’t need no stinking key.
SAMI
(Following)
Good point.
CUT
INT: DIMERA HALLWAY OUTSIDE west WING DOOR: EARLY EVENING
John is picking the lock while Sami watches.
JOHN
Just about...got it.
EJ
(Running down the hall)
Don’t do it!
JOHN
(Turning the knob)
To late junior
The door swings open to a large dark room. The last rays of the day filter between the curtains. The furniture is covered. The room is decorated more feminine than the rest of the house. It appears to have been closed off for a long time.
CUT
INT: ROOM IN WEST WING: EARLY EVENING
From the perspective of near the ceiling, John, Sami and EJ are seen in the doorway. The perspective circles around the room focusing on John and Sami as they walk in the door. EJ refuses to enter
EJ
Don’t go in there.
SAMI
It’s all musty.
EJ
I beg you.
JOHN
What are you afraid of Elvis?
EJ
Sami, for the sake of your children.
JOHN
What secrets did Stephano hide here?
SAMI
Maybe you should say who did he hide here?
JOHN
It wasn’t me. My accommodations were as grand.
SAMI
(Walking to EJ)
So whom did your father lock up here?
The perspective stops and focuses on EJ
My mother? Did her keep her here? Or did he kidnap another woman?
EJ
I don’t know Samantha. I just know you have to get out of there
EJ reaches for her. The perspective rush at him, knocking him backwards onto the floor. He wipes the blood from his nose. Stunned, EJ stares at her.
Why did you hit me!
SAMI
I didn’t.
JOHN
(Looking from EJ to Sami)
You’re stronger than you look.
CUT
INT: CARVER LIVING ROOM: EARLY EVENING
Celeste walking down the stairs after putting Theo to bed. Reaching the bottom stair, she suddenly stops and fearfully looks around.
CELESTE
Something is wrong. I can feel it.
She picks up her Tarot deck. Queen of Sword fall on the table
What does this mean?
The Tower drops beside it. The front door slams open. Celeste doubles over in pain.
Oh, my God! The seal has been broken!
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