Thursday - 8/19
MORALES HOUSE - BURNT HILL
Allie and Ricky came out of the house.
SOFIA: You guys get everything?
ALLIE: Yep. He’s all ready to go.
SOFIA: Good.
Allie and Ricky hugged one last time.
ALLIE: Good luck!
RICKY: You too. I’ll call you when we get to Rhode Island.
ALLIE: Sounds good.
Next, Manny and Ricky hugged.
MANNY: I’ll miss you, mi hermano, even if you are a pain in the culo sometimes.
RICKY: I’m gonna miss you too, ‘della.
MANNY: Have a great time!
RICKY: I will. You too. Good luck to both of you at Salem U.
ALLIE: Thanks!
JAVIER: We’ll be back in a week, Mandella.
MANNY: Sounds good, Papi. Mami.
Manny hugged her parents. Sofia kissed the top of her head.
ALLIE: Drive safe!
SOFIA: Thanks. We’ll see you both soon!
Ricky and his parents got in the car and pulled out of the driveway. Allie and Manny waved them off. Then, Manny and Allie put an arm around each other.
MANNY: You okay, chica?
Allie nodded, but sniffled, as did Manny.
ALLIE: You?
MANNY: Yeah. Could do with some ice cream, though.
Allie giggled slightly.
ALLIE: Come on, let’s go to Scoopy’s.
MANNY: Sounds good.
The girls got into Allie’s car.
KIRIAKIS MANSION
Brady was pacing around his room, talking on the phone.
BRADY: Yeah, I know it’s not that simple, but it’s been a while since they caught Drew. I just thought you guys would be here by now!
He sighed.
BRADY: I’m sorry. I don’t mean to take it out on you. This whole situation is a mess. Some other guy shows up claiming to be me, and somehow manages to rig an ISA test so it looks like he’s telling the truth, and half of the people who know about it believe me. No, not everybody. Melanie believes in me, at least. Look, I know she’s not your favorite person, but she’s one of my best friends. My Dad says he believes me, too, but I’m not so sure. Yeah, I know you do. I wish you were here. Do you have any idea how long it’s gonna be?
He sighed again.
BRADY: All right. I’ll see you then. I love you, too. Bye.
Brady hung up his phone and looked at a picture of Theresa and Tate, which was his screensaver.
DIMERA MANSION
Johnny had brought Meadow West over and was showing her around.
JOHNNY: I know I gave you a tour a few days before last Christmas, but I thought I’d do it again.
WEST: I don’t mind. I don’t actually remember much about that night, so I’m enjoying the tour.
JOHNNY: Cool. Plus, the tour I gave you and the other Meadows was just of the main floor and the cellar. You’re getting the full tour.
WEST: Well, don’t I feel special?
JOHNNY: As well you should.
He opened a door to a bedroom.
JOHNNY: And here we are.
WEST: This is your room?
JOHNNY: Yep. Well, one of them. I spend some time here, and some time with my mother.
WEST: This is so cool!
JOHNNY: Glad you like it.
WEST: When do I get to see your other room?
Johnny looked away.
JOHNNY: Anyway, here’s my collection of music and movies, if you’re interested.
WEST: I am, but in a minute. How come you didn’t answer my question?
Johnny hesitated.
WEST: Come on, Johnny. You’ve seen my place a bunch of times. And this room is super cool. And obviously I don’t expect to see both in one day, but I would like to see your other room. And, you know, meet your mom for more than the two seconds I met her at graduation.
PIER
In the warehouse-turned-hospital on the pier, Luna followed Vivian and Ivan down the hall. They stopped at a door and Vivian knocked on it. A moment later, Dr. Belman opened the door.
BELMAN: Come in.
The three walked in.
BELMAN: I have good news for you, Miss DiMera, as you can no doubt see.
Dr. Belman gestured to the two cots in the center of the room. Bria and Gemma were sitting up.
LUNA: Sisters!
They looked from each other to Luna.
GEMMA: Luna.
LUNA: You came back to me.
BRIA: Of course we did.
GEMMA: You didn’t honestly think we’d leave you forever, did you?
BELMAN: The operations were a complete success. I return your sisters to you.
Gemma and Bria got up. Each took Luna, and each other, by the hand.
LUNA: We’re back together.
BRIA: All three of us.
GEMMA: And now, we’re going to get exactly what we want.
JAVA CAFE
Brady II walked around Salem Place, and headed for the coffee shop. He stopped just short of going inside when he saw a familiar face. He smiled and walked in. Belle was picking up a drink and had just turned to leave. Brady II walked over to her.
BRADY II: Hi, Tink.
Belle stopped and did a double-take.
BELLE: I’m sorry, what did you just call me?
BRADY II: Tink. That’s what I’ve always called you.
BELLE: No one calls me that except my brother, and occasionally my Dad.
BRADY II: I know.
BELLE: You look really familiar. It’s like I should know you from somewhere, but I can’t think of where.
BRADY II: That’s because you do. Look, this isn’t gonna make sense at first, but I swear, everything I’m about to say is true. There’s a man who’s been here for thirteen years claiming to be me, but he isn’t. You said Dad and your brother are the only ones who call you Tink. The reason I did is because I’m your brother. I’m Brady.
BLACK PATCH
Joy was typing furiously on her computer. She stopped, and stared at the screen. She pushed a few more buttons, then looked at the screen again. She looked slightly puzzled, then typed in something else. Her eyes went wide.
JOY: Interesting.
She tapped on her watch.
JOY: John, can you come down here for a minute? I’ve found something you’ll want to take a look at.
