Thursday - 6/27
ST. LUKE’S
It was about noon on a Sunday. Most of the congregation had left already. Eric, Father James and a few others had stayed behind to clean up.
ERIC: Well, I think that’s everything. Great service, as usual, Father.
JAMES: Thank you, Eric, and thanks for all your help.
Eric and Father James shook hands, then Father James walked down the hall to his office. Sami ran in through the front doors of the church.
ERIC: Whoa, Sami! I didn’t expect to see you here. It’s not Christmas or Easter.
SAMI: Very funny.
ERIC: All the same, it’s good to see you.
SAMI: Yeah, you too. Except I’m not here to see you.
ERIC: Wow, I feel special.
Sami rolled her eyes.
SAMI: I don’t mean it like that. Of course it’s nice to see you.
ERIC: I was teasing. If you’re here to see Father James, he’s just gone to his office.
SAMI: No, I’m not here for him, either.
ERIC: What’s going on, then, Sami?
SAMI: I need to see one of your nuns. Specifically, Susan Banks’ sister.
ERIC: Sister Mary Moira?
SAMI: That’s the one.
ERIC: I’ll see if she’s around.
SAMI: Great.
Eric walked down the hall. Sami waited for a few minutes, first looking at her phone, then the stained-glass windows. After a few more minutes, Eric returned with Sister Mary Moira.
ERIC: Here we are.
MOIRA: I must say, it is quite a surprise to see you here. It’s nowhere near Christmas, and Easter has already passed.
SAMI: Wow, people are really fond of saying that around here, aren’t they?
ERIC: I’ll leave you to it.
Eric nodded at his sister and Sister Mary Moira, then walked away.
MOIRA: What are you doing here, Sami Brady?
SAMI: I need to speak to you. It’s taken me a long time to realize it, but I think you can help me with a situation I’ve got.
Sister Mary Moira fingered the ruler that was up her sleeve and raised an eyebrow.
MOIRA: And how exactly can I help? Have you finally seen the light and come to cleanse your soul?
SAMI: Hell no!
Sister Mary Moira’s eyes narrowed. Sami faked a cough.
SAMI: Sorry, sorry. What I meant to say was, no, it’s not about me. It’s about your nephew.
MOIRA: What does Elvis have to do with this?
SAMI: Everything. Sister, I…I’m concerned about my son, Johnny.
MOIRA: As am I. How is his recovery going, by the way?
SAMI: Fine. He’s starting to remember some things. But…the whole reason for his “accident” in the first place is that E.J. attacked him.
MOIRA: My word. I was aware that Elvis was on the wrong path, he has been for years, no thanks to his evil father. However, I did not realize that it was that serious.
SAMI: He claims that it was an accident, and I wasn’t there, so I can’t say for sure. Either way, my son went over to see his father a few months ago, and then ended up in the hospital with no memory from the age of 17 on, so draw your own conclusions.
MOIRA: Hmm. I am still not entirely clear on how I can be of any help.
SAMI: Well, Sister, I know how much you care about your family. Johnny is in trouble. Since he lost his memory, he’s gone back to how he was when he was a teenager, hanging on every word his father and uncle say. Now, he’s started to show signs of coming around again, but it’s not enough. I’m worried that E.J. and André might try to take advantage of this situation and try to turn him over to their side permanently. So, I was thinking, maybe you could help by getting in touch with Susan and asking her to pay her son a visit. I think a visit from his mother will be enough to dissuade E.J. from trying to manipulate Johnny.
CAMP WALDEN
Ari, Liv and Sapphy were walking back to their cabin after lunch. As it was Sunday, there were fewer people at camp, and more free time for those who were there to do what they wanted. At last, they made it to the cabin and began rummaging through their things.
LIV: Today’s the day!
SAPPHY: So, we’re actually gonna do it?
ARI: Yep.
SAPPHY: Cool! I wonder if anyone in town will know anything about that old house.
LIV: Only one way to find out.
Liv and Ari pulled out their flashlights.
LIV: Let’s go!
SIDE-BY-SIDE: SAMI & LUCAS’ APARTMENT/SALEM HAIR DESIGN
Meadow was in the back room. Johnny sat on his bed. They were on the phone with each other.
JOHNNY: How’s it going so far?
MEADOW: Great! I am having the best time!
JOHNNY: That’s great to hear! I knew you’d be good at this!
MEADOW: Thanks! How are you?
JOHNNY: Good. Still don’t remember much more than the other day, but, you know…
MEADOW: It’ll come back to you soon.
JOHNNY: Yeah.
Meadow heard her name get called.
MEADOW: I gotta go, it’s time for me to get back. Talk to you later?
JOHNNY: Sounds good. Good luck!
MEADOW: Thanks!
Johnny and Meadow hung up.
BRADY PUB
Rex and Noelle were having lunch with Kate.
REX: Well, this is nice.
KATE: It is. It’s lovely to get to know you a bit better, Noelle.
NOELLE: Thanks, you too.
KATE: Though why do I get the feeling this isn’t a lunch just because you missed seeing me?
REX: Nothing gets past you, does it, Mom?
Rex chuckled. Kate smiled too sweetly.
KATE: What’s going on, darling?
Rex cleared his throat.
REX: Well, actually Mom, there is something we wanted to tell you.
Rex took Noelle’s hand.
REX: We’re getting married.
Kate’s face was expressionless.
KATE: I see.
Rex and Noelle glanced at each other, then looked back at Kate.
REX: I mean, we’ve known each other for quite a while now, and we’ve gone on a bunch of dates. So, we decided that it’s time to make things official.
KATE: So, when’s the wedding?
NOELLE: August 1st.
Kate had been taking a drink of coffee and nearly choked on it. She slammed the cup down.
KATE: What did you just say?!
