Thursday - 8/12
*AUTHOR’S NOTE: As of the reveal of his true identity, Mr. X will now be referred to as Brady II.
HUDSON STREET DINER
Joey and Maddox had met Alanis for dinner.
ALANIS: So, you guys found a place?
JOEY: Yep. And it’s in the same building as you, Claire and Chase. Right down the hall, actually.
ALANIS: No way! That’s awesome!
MADDOX: Yeah! It’s right across the street from Salem U, so it’s pretty convenient.
ALANIS: It’s super nice! I’m so excited for you guys!
JOEY: Thanks! Us too!
ALANIS: I’ve been meaning to ask, any updates on your dad?
JOEY: He’s doing okay. It’s gonna be a while, but I guess therapy’s going well.
MADDOX: That’s good, man.
Joey nodded.
JOEY: He’s tough. He’ll make it through.
ALANIS: I’m sure he will.
Alanis and Joey squeezed each other’s hand.
JOEY: Anyway, I can’t wait for this year! I have a feeling it’s gonna be a good one!
STEVE & KAYLA’S HOUSE
Kayla and Stephanie were wrapping up their leftovers from dinner and cleaning up dishes.
KAYLA: Good news, your Dad’s getting his strength back and, if all goes well, he should be able to come home by next weekend.
STEPHANIE: Oh, thank goodness! I’m so glad to hear that!
KAYLA: It’s good news, but there’s still a long way to go.
STEPHANIE: Yeah, but once he’s home, things’ll start to get better.
KAYLA: That’s the hope, yes.
STEPHANIE: So, is he getting at home therapy, or are we gonna be driving him someplace?
KAYLA: It’ll be a mixture of both. Probably some at home therapy at first, but that should only be for a few weeks.
STEPHANIE: Good. It’ll be good to have him home.
KAYLA: Yes.
There was a knock at the door.
KAYLA: I got it.
Kayla went to the front door and opened it. She smiled.
KAYLA: Well, this is a nice surprise! I was wondering when I’d see you again!
BRADY PUB
Ciara handed a customer their change.
CIARA: Thanks for coming in. Have a nice night.
She closed the cash register.
CIARA: And another dinner rush is over, which means I am out.
Claire giggled slightly.
CLAIRE: Have a good night.
CIARA: You too.
MAX: Good night, Ciara. Good work today.
CIARA: Thanks.
Ciara went into the back.
CLAIRE: How’s Kady doing?
MAX: She’s good. She wanted to try out working in the kitchen, and I gotta say, I’m impressed with her work. I know she grew up in a pub not entirely dissimilar to this one, but still, she’s doing well.
CLAIRE: Good to hear.
MAX: Looks like we’re headed into the late evening lull, so if you wanna take your break now, you can.
CLAIRE: Thanks, Uncle Max.
Claire went into the back, said goodbye to Ciara one last time as they passed each other, and got her dinner ready. As she was heating it up, Kady walked over.
KADY: Hiya.
CLAIRE: Hey. How’s it going?
KADY: Yeah, not bad. You?
CLAIRE: Good. Uncle Max tells me you’re doing good in the kitchen.
KADY: That’s kind of him. Aye, I’m buzzing about working here! Reminds me of when I used to help my granda at his pub back home. Speaking of which, d’you have a moment to talk?
Claire took her dinner out of the microwave.
CLAIRE: Yeah, I just started my dinner break. What’s up?
OUTSIDE THE MORALES HOUSE - BURNT HILL
Allie parked the car in the driveway.
ALLIE: Seriously, that movie was so cool!
RICKY: It was! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
ALLIE: You too! I love that they actually referred to the first movie, even though it’s been forever since that one came out.
RICKY: That was awesome! So was that one bait and switch gag!
ALLIE: I loved it! I loved all of today.
RICKY: Me too.
They got out of the car and took each other by the arm as they walked to the front door.
RICKY: I’m gonna miss this.
ALLIE: So am I. But, it’s not like you’ll be away forever. We’ll see each other during school breaks.
RICKY: Yeah, exactly.
They hugged.
ALLIE: Thanks for an awesome day!
RICKY: You’re welcome. I had a great time, too.
ALLIE: So, only a couple more days.
RICKY: Yeah. You coming over this weekend to say goodbye?
ALLIE: Try and stop me.
Allie and Ricky chuckled and hugged again.
ALLIE: See you tomorrow.
RICKY: Have a good night.
ALLIE: You too.
They kissed each other on the cheek, then Allie walked back to her car as Ricky went inside the house.
KIRIAKIS MANSION
Melanie, holding baby Danielle, came downstairs. Philip stood up as she entered the room.
PHILIP: There they are, my two favorite girls.
Philip and Melanie kissed.
PHILIP: How’d you sleep?
MELANIE Good. Thanks for letting me take a nap.
PHILIP: You needed it. I’m glad you both finally got some sleep.
MELANIE: Me too. Well, sweetheart, how that you’ve slept and eaten, are you ready to see your Papa Vic again?
VICTOR: Of course she is. She’s a smart girl. Bring her over.
Melanie chuckled and sat down next to Victor.
VICTOR: Hello there, my dear.
A few moments later, Henderson walked in, followed closely by John and Brady II*. He cleared his throat.
HENDERSON: Forgive me for interrupting, sirs, ma’am, but you have company. John Black and...his guest.
Everyone looked up. There was a long silence.
PHILIP: Uh, thank you, Henderson.
Henderson nodded and left the room.
JOHN: Victor, Philip, Melanie.
VICTOR: John.
MELANIE: Who’s your guest?
JOHN: It’s a long story.
Philip stood up.
PHILIP: You look really familiar.
BRADY II: Yeah, I’m not surprised about that. It’s good to see you again, Philip.
PHILIP: Again?
VICTOR: John, what on earth is going on here?
JOHN: That is an excellent question, and one that I’ve been trying to work out myself since this morning. Here are the facts as I know them: somehow, there has been a severe case of mistaken identity.
PHILIP: What do you mean?
JOHN: I mean there’s a good reason this man looks familiar to you, Philip, as I’m sure he does to you, Victor. There’s someone very close to us all who, it seems, isn’t exactly what he appears to be, as I’ve found out throughout the day. The reason he’s so familiar to you two is because he’s Brady.
MELANIE: What?
BRADY II: It’s true. I’m Brady Black.
VICTOR: Preposterous! I don’t know what kind of game you’re playing here, and I’m surprised you’ve been able to hoodwink someone as seemingly intelligent as John Black, but I will find out.
JOHN: There’s no game, Victor. At least, not from him. I ran some tests, and can confirm without a doubt, this man is Brady.
