Tuesday - 6/21
BRADY PUB
Belle sighed.
BELLE: A lot happened while you were, for lack of a better term, “away”.
REX: Yeah, I can see that. Now, answer the question, what did I do?
BELLE: So, back when Claire graduated from high school, of course, Mimi came back. And on her first night back in town, we, Shawn, Claire, Chase, Mimi and I, all had dinner together. It was here, coincidentally. Anyway, while we were eating, you showed up. Mimi tried to talk to you, but you were super cold to her, practically wouldn’t talk to her, would barely look at her. Mimi being Mimi wouldn’t take that, so she followed you to try and get you to talk. I wasn’t there for this part, but from what I understand, you blew up at her, said some really hurtful things. I don’t know all that was said, but suffice it to say, she had no interest in seeing you again after that.
Rex sighed deeply.
REX: Well, her reaction to me makes sense now, I guess. But she has to know that that wasn’t really me.
BELLE: No, I know. I know you were under Andre’s control at the time. But, you can see how it is from her point of view.
REX: Yeah, I totally get that. I need to talk to her, I need to set things straight. You don’t suppose there’s any way she’d actually agree to sit down and talk with me, so you?
BELLE: I can’t speak for Mimi, but I’ll talk to her and see what I can do.
REX: Thanks. God, I really hate that I hurt her like that!
BELLE: I know you do, you’re a good person. It’s not your fault that André brainwashed you and Cassie to make you think you were his children and do his bidding.
REX: I just hope Mimi sees it that way.
Mimi walked out of the bathroom and sighed dramatically when she saw that Rex was still standing by the table, talking to Belle.
MIMI (thinking): My god, is he ever gonna get the hint? He needs to just leave already.
Mimi’s phone went off.
MIMI: Yes?
KEVIN (over the phone): Mimi? Is this a bad time?
MIMI: Kevin! I am so sorry about that. My mind was off someplace else. It doesn’t matter, what’s up?
KEVIN (over the phone): Well, I’m gonna be going back to D.C. in a couple days, and I was wondering if you wanted to get together like we talked about.
MIMI: I would love that, totally!
KEVIN (over the phone): Cool. How about this afternoon, maybe?
MIMI: That would be great! We could meet at the Java Cafe, walk around Salem Place, it’d be like old times.
KEVIN (over the phone): That sounds great to me. I’ll see you this afternoon. Does 1:30 work?
MIMI: It’s a date. I’ll see you then.
KEVIN (over the phone): I’m looking forward to it.
MIMI: Me too. Bye.
Mimi hung up. She walked back to the table. Rex had left while she was on the phone.
BELLE: There you are. I was about to come looking for you.
MIMI: Sorry, got an unexpected phone call.
BELLE: Everything okay?
MIMI: Yep, all good. At least now that Rex is gone.
Belle sighed.
BELLE: Meems, we need to talk about that.
SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Claire was sitting on the edge of her bed. For the first time in several weeks, she was out of a hospital gown and wearing her normal clothes. Chase stood nearby. Maxine walked in.
MAXINE: All right, Claire. Dr. Horton has double-stamped all of your paperwork, so you, my dear, are good to go.
CLAIRE: Thanks…a bunch, Maxine!
Maxine patted Claire’s shoulder.
MAXINE: You’re welcome, honey. You take care, now.
CLAIRE: I will. Thanks.
Maxine smiled at Claire and Chase, then walked out. Chase patted a bag, which sat next to the foot of the bed.
CHASE: I think I’ve got everything in here.
CLAIRE: That’s good. Thanks for helping me pack.
CHASE: Of course. Ready to get outta here?
CLAIRE: So ready. I’m ready to put this whole nightmare behind us.
CHASE: As am I.
Claire stood up.
CHASE: If you need a hand, just grab on to me.
CLAIRE: Thanks, I think I’ll be okay. I’ll let you know if I need anything.
CHASE: Sounds good.
Claire and Chase kissed.
CLAIRE: I love you.
CHASE: I love you, too, Songbird.
Chase picked up the bag, and arm-in-arm, Claire and Chase walked out.
