Nights of Our Lives (Read 3,337 times)

[Kpatch]

Move over Dallas, Dynasty and Desperate Housewives. Say hello to Nights of Our Lives!

Did you ever wonder what Days of Our Lives would be like if it was a nighttime soap opera? Wonder no more, as this new story from kpatch explores the lives, loves, and lies of the beautiful people of Salem. Starting tomorrow on most of these same stations.


CAST OF CHARACTERS:

Kiriakis Clan

Victor Kiriakis - Patriarch of the Kiriakis family. Rich, powerful and ruthless Chairman of the Board of Titan Oil (Ticker Symbol: TITO), a business he started from the ground up.
Kate Roberts Kiriakis - Former prostitute. Victor’s wife.
Philip Kiriakis - Hot-headed heir apparent to Titan Oil. Son of Kate and Victor.
Brady Black - Victor’s grandson, Philip’s rival.
Stephanie Kiriakis - Philip’s wife, formerly Philip’s secretary at Titan.
Lucas Roberts - Kate’s son from a previous relationship. Often married, often clueless.
Chloe Roberts - Lucas’ new wife.
Billie Roberts - Kate’s daughter from a previous relationship. Now a nun.


Dimera Clan

Stefano Dimera - Patriarch of the Dimera Family. Rich, powerful, and dangerous Chairman of the Board of Dimera Energy (Ticker Symbol: DIM), nemesis and business rival of the Kiriakis family and Titan Oil.
EJ Dimera - Suave heir apparent to Dimera Energy. Prone to fits of rage.
Tony Dimera - Stefano’s eldest son, has fallen out of favor of late.
Nicole Dimera - EJ’s trophy wife, Lucas’ ex-wife.


Others in the Cast

Max Layton - Mechanic. Comes from the wrong side of the tracks.
Melanie Layton - Max’s gold-digging little sister.
Sami Brady - An ex-wife of Lucas’ in a cameo role.
Donald Trump - Playing himself. Boyhood friend of Victor Kiriakis.
Roman Brady - Sami’s father. Chief of Police.
Howard Sprague - Salem County Clerk.
Lexie Carver - A doctor at the hospital.
Daniel Jonas - A doctor at the hospital.
Mike Horton - A doctor at the hospital.


Rated M for Mature Audiences. Adult content. Some nudity.

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Today’s Stock Price
Titan Oil (Ticker Symbol: TITO) $45
Dimera Energy (Ticker Symbol: DIM) $38

DANIEL’S APARTMENT

Daniel: I love you so much, Chloe.
Chloe: We can’t keep doing this, Daniel.
Daniel: Yes we can.
Chloe: It isn’t fair to Lucas.
Daniel: You have to tell him.
Chloe: I can’t. He almost died when I broke our engagement. Now he’s on antidepressant medication. Don’t you think I’ve caused him enough heartache?
Daniel: I just think the sooner you tell him, the better.
Chloe: No, Daniel. This has to be over.
Daniel: I can’t accept that, Chloe. I love you too much.
Chloe: Why?
Daniel: What do you mean, “why?”
Chloe: I mean, what do you love about me? Name three things. And close your eyes.
Daniel [eyes closed]: Zzzzzzzzzzzzz.
Chloe: That’s what I thought. I’m outta here.
Daniel: No, don’t go yet. I want to make love to you one more time.
Chloe: OK, but this has to be the last time.



THE KIRIAKIS MANSION, a cocktail party that evening

Chloe: What are we celebrating today?
Lucas: Stock split. You know Victor. Any excuse to glitz it up and pull out all the stops will do.

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Stephanie: Philip, I want a baby.
Philip: This isn’t the time or place to discuss it.
Stephanie: You NEVER want to discuss it.
Philip: You know why.
Stephanie: I know. Slow swimmers. You told me. But there are other ways.
Philip: Artificial ways.
Stephanie: Do you know how many couples have babies that way?

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Victor: I’m pleased you could come, Donald.
Donald Trump: Glad to be here. Glad to be here.
Brady: I noticed you bought 100,000 more shares today.
Donald: The price was right.
Victor: Would you excuse me a moment, Donald?

----

Chloe: Nicole, I’m so happy you came.
Nicole: You told me there’d be free drinks. I’ll show up anywhere for free drinks. How are things with lover boy?
Chloe: Lover boy?
Nicole: I’m talking about Daniel. Who else?
Chloe: Oh. Daniel. I told him it was over.
Nicole: That’s what you tell him every time. Chloe, we both know that Lucas is a twit. He’ll never figure it out.
Chloe: I hope you’re right.
Nicole: I am. I was married to him too, remember? Hmmm.
Chloe: What’s the matter?
Nicole: My glass is empty. I gotta go get another drink.
Chloe: I’ll go with you.

----

Victor: Philip! Why the hell aren’t you mingling with the guests? The Donald is here. And look over there. That’s Mrs. Vanderberg, another of our largest shareholders. Go shmooz her!
Philip: Come on, Stephanie, I’ll introduce you to her.

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The Donald: Kate, you look lovely as ever.
Kate: Thank you, Donald.
Donald: I’ll bet you’re happy that Billie’s back.
Kate: I’m so very proud of her. She was doing important missionary work in Africa. You might want to add her organization to your charitable trust.
Donald: I just might do that. What are you looking at over there?
Kate: My daughter-in-law, the tramp.
Donald: Which one?
Kate: Chloe. Lucas’ wife.

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Billie: Are you okay, Stephanie? You look pale.
Stephanie: I’m pregnant.
Billie: That’s wonderful. Philip didn’t say anything to me. I have to go congratulate him.
Stephanie: No, he doesn’t know yet. And you can’t say anything. Promise me you won’t say anything.
Billie: Why? What’s wrong?
Stephanie: He’s not the baby’s father.
Billie: I see. Well, you know I’ll keep your confidence, Stephanie. I’m here if you want to talk about it.
Stephanie: I just pray it’s not Daniel’s baby.

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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $42
DIM $39


THE KIRIAKIS STABLES, after the party

Chloe: That was amazing, Brady. But I have to get back to Lucas before he misses me.
Brady: Don’t go yet.
Chloe: I have to.
Brady: When can we get together again?
Chloe: I don’t know.


PHILIP AND STEPHANIE’S BEDROOM

Stephanie: Please, Philip, please?
Philip: Go to sleep, Steph. And stop being such a nag.
Stephanie: Not until you promise me you’ll go to a urologist to see if they can jet propel your swimmers.
Philip: OK, OK. If it will get you to stop badgering me, I’ll go.
Stephanie: Really?
Philip: I’ll make an appointment in the morning.
Stephanie: Good.


DIMERA STABLES

Nicole: Brady, that was amazing.
Brady: We could be together like this all the time, Nicole, if only you’d leave EJ.
Nicole: And do what? Marry you?
Brady: Yes. You know I love you.
Nicole: And you know I’m through with trust fund babies.
Brady: Grandfather isn’t going to live forever.
Nicole: Well, I need to be with someone who has money today, not tomorrow.
Brady: When he dies, I’ll be running Titan.
Nicole: Philip seems to think HE’S going to be running the show.
Brady: He hasn’t seen the latest copy of Grandfather’s will. My grandfather doesn’t trust him to run the company. He thinks Philip is too emotional.
Nicole: Perhaps we can hasten Victor’s demise. Think about it, Brady.
Brady: I’ll pretend you didn’t say that.
Nicole: I’m outta here.
Brady: Nicole!
Nicole: When Victor kicks the bucket, give me a call. Until then, you can call me Mrs. Dimera.


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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $43
DIM $40


THE DIMERA MANSION

EJ: Did you have a good time at the Kiriakis’ cocktail party last night, sweetheart?
Nicole: It was mahvelous, dahling.
EJ: I hope you got some useful information for us.
Nicole: I, er....
EJ: Don’t tell me that all you did was drink Cosmopolitans and chat up your girlfriend Chloe.
Nicole: It was a boring party. There was nothing to do.
EJ: Nothing?
Nicole: Oh, I did meet Donald Trump. He’s working on a new real estate deal with Victor. Trump Tower Salem Place.
EJ: Good to know. Meanwhile, I had an interesting conversation with Father while you were out. He’s getting anxious for us to produce a Dimera heir.
Nicole: That's none of his business.
EJ: Well, sweetheart, he's making it his business. He’s dangling a several million dollar carrot.
Nicole:: What do you mean?
EJ: When we have a child, Father intends to gift us $5 million.
Nicole: Seriously?
EJ: There’s an extra $5 million in it if the baby is a boy.
Nicole: Then what are we waiting for? Let’s get to work.


KIRIAKIS STABLES

Chloe: Philip, that was amazing.
Philip: I know.
Chloe: We were always so good together.
Philip: I know.
Chloe: Sometimes I wonder why we didn’t end up together.
Philip: I know. Our timing was always off. When you were single, I wasn’t. When I was single, you weren’t. So I guess we have to settle for these rendezvous in the stables.
Chloe: It’s not so bad, is it?
Philip: There’s nothing bad about it.


QUICKIE LUBE

Max: I did a diagnostic on your Lamborgini, Mrs. Kiriakis, and your idle is running fast.
Stephanie: That’s what I always said about YOU, Max.
Max: Oh Stephanie, I miss waking up with you every morning.
Stephanie: I miss you too, Maxie.
Max: Why don’t we climb into the back seat of this Beemer and take it through the car wash.
Stephanie: Can I get a lube job?
Max: Yes! And this one is on the house.


To be continued....

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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $44
DIM $44


THE KIRIAKIS MANSION SOLARIUM

Nicole: I have a problem.
Chloe: Me too.
Nicole: What’s YOUR problem?
Chloe: I’m pregnant.
Nicole: And that’s a problem? I’d trade places with you in a heartbeat.
Chloe: Why? What’s YOUR problem?
Nicole: Stefano is willing to pay us to have a baby.
Chloe: Pay who? You and me?
Nicole: No, dum-dum. Me and EJ.
Chloe: Doesn’t EJ know that you can’t have children?
Nicole: Shhh. Keep your voice down. I managed to keep that little detail a secret. What about YOUR baby? Isn't Lucas the baby's father?
Chloe: I have no idea.
Nicole: You mean it MIGHT be Lucas’ baby?
Chloe: There’s a one in four chance.
Nicole: Four? Lucky girl! Listen, Chloe, Lucas is a twit. If you act like the baby is his, he won’t question it.
Chloe: I hope you’re right. What are YOU going to do? About a baby, I mean.
Nicole: I’m trying to come up with a plan. Hey, would you sell me yours?
Chloe: Don’t you think EJ would want a DNA test?
Nicole: So, EJ’s not one of the four, huh?
Chloe: No.
Nicole: Too bad.


LIVING QUARTERS ABOVE THE BRADY PUB

Sami: Lucas, that was...
Lucas: Amazing?
Sami: I was going to say “so-so.” But any sex is better than no sex. Lucas, did you ever wonder why we get along better when we’re not married than when we are?
Lucas: I figured you like getting alimony. An allowance without any responsibility.
Sami: You could be right. And it’s also much nicer having sex with you without worrying about getting pregnant.
Lucas: That’s the reason I got a vasectomy.


QUICKIE LUBE

[Melanie is sitting behind the service counter, mindlessly thumbing through a copy of GQ magazine, pretending to listen as Max talks.]
Max: I think I’ve finally got it.
Melanie: Uh huh.
Max: This is the perfect alternative fuel. I mixed this formula and tried it in my Mustang and wow, it took off at like 200 miles an hour.
Melanie: Uh huh. That’s nice, Max. Whatever.
Max: I can hardly wait to shop it around. This formula should be worth millions.
Melanie: Millions? Really?
Max: I’m going to put my only copy of the formula and the blueprints here inside the portable safe behind the cash register. Don’t tell anyone.
Melanie: My lips are sealed.


SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Philip: My wife wants to have a baby.
Dr. Mike Horton: Great. Here’s a cup and a girly magazine. Take your time.


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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $42
DIM $42


TITAN’S EXECUTIVE OFFICES

Philip: You’re my mechanic’s little sister, aren’t you?
Melanie: That’s right.
Victor: We’re very busy here. Get to the point.
Melanie: I have a formula here for an alternative fuel. I wanted to know what you would pay for it.
Victor: Let’s take a look.
Philip: This looks like a good deal, dad.
Victor: Shhh. We’ll talk later. Miss Layton, how did you happen to come into possession of this formula?
Melanie: It’s mine. I created it.
Philip: Wow, that’s impressive.
Victor: How would you know so much about fuel and formulas?
Melanie: Um. I’ve um been around cars most of my life. Um...And I like to bake.
Philip: Wow, that’s impressive.
Victor: We’re going to think it over and we’ll get back to you.
Melanie: Then you won’t mind if I show this to the Dimeras and see if THEY want to buy it?
Philip: No, wait.
Victor: Of course, please speak to the Dimeras. Good-bye, Miss Layton. [She leaves.]
Philip: Dad, we can’t let the Dimeras buy this project.
Victor: Don’t be a little idiot, Philip. I’m not going to be manipulated by an inexperienced piece of fluff like Melanie. When you start thinking with your brain instead of your head, you’ll be better off. You’re fired!
Philip: Dad, no!
Victor: OK, you’re unfired. But you’re off the case. I’m going to put Brady on this project.


DIMERA ENERGY OFFICES

EJ: You’re my mechanic’s little sister, aren’t you?
Melanie: That’s right.
Stefano: We’re very busy here. Get to the point.
Melanie: I have a formula here for an alternative fuel. I wanted to know what you would pay for it.
Stefano: Let’s take a look.
EJ: This looks like a good deal, Father.
Stefano: Shhh. We’ll talk later. Millicent...
Melanie: Melanie.
Stefano: How did you happen to come into possession of this formula?
Melanie: It’s mine. I created it.
EJ: That’s quite impressive.
Stefano: How would you know so much about fuel and formulas?
Melanie: I’ve been around cars most of my life. And I like to bake.
EJ: Quite impressive indeed.
Stefano: We’re going to think it over and we’ll get back to you.
Melanie: I should tell you that I’m also talking to Titan Oil about selling them the rights to the project.
Stefano: Thank you for the information. Good-bye, Miss Layton. [She leaves.]
EJ: I don’t trust her, Father. I think we need to find out more about the project and whether Miss Layton actually has the right to sell it.
Stefano: Good thinking, Elvis.


To be continued....

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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $34
DIM $39


QUICKIE LUBE

Max: Hey Melanie, have you seen the safe?
Melanie: Uh, what safe would that be?
Max: The portable safe that used to be here behind the cash register.
Melanie: Why no, big brother, I haven’t seen it at all.
Max: Damn!
Melanie: Was there anything important inside it?
Max: Just some money. Some jewelry. Bank statements. Credit cards. Debit cards. My Social Security number. Driver’s License. And the fuel formula.
Melanie: Oh, that’s too bad, honey. I’m sure it will turn up somewhere soon.


KIRIAKIS STABLES

Philip: What’s wrong, Chloe? You didn’t seem like your normal passionate self.
Chloe: I’m pregnant.
Philip: That’s great. Congratulations. Aren’t you happy about it?
Chloe: No! Don’t you get it? I’m not sure who the father is.
Philip: Don’t you women ever use birth control?
Chloe: It would be nice if the man took responsibility once in a while.
Philip: OK, OK, don’t get testy.
Chloe: I’m not testy. I’m hormonal.
Philip: Who do you think is the daddy?
Chloe: I’m not sure. I mean, you’re one possibility. But a DNA test wouldn’t even be able to prove if you were.
Philip: What are you talking about?
Chloe: There are two other people in your family who could be the father.
Philip: What???
Chloe: Please don’t look at me that way, Philip.
Philip: I’m just a little surprised. Lucas is obviously one, but who is this other relative? Brady?
Chloe: Uh huh.
Philip: Well, if it helps you narrow it down, the chances that I’m the father are pretty slim.
Chloe: Why? I’ve been with you as much as anyone else.
Philip: Even so, I have low motility.
Chloe: I seriously doubt that. I think you’re very energetic.
Philip: No, that’s not what I mean. I mean my sperm are slow.
Chloe: Oh.
Philip: And I can narrow it down for you even further. Lucas had a vasectomy about five years ago.
Chloe: What??? I can’t believe he lied to me about something so important! This means he’ll know the baby isn’t his. What am I going to do?
Philip: Do me a favor and don’t tell Stephanie you’re pregnant. She wants a baby really bad and I’m afraid she’ll freak if she finds out you’re pregnant before she is.
Chloe: I have bigger problems than Stephanie finding out I’m pregnant.
Philip: So, Brady’s going to be a father?
Chloe: Maybe. There’s one other possibility.
[Victor enters the stable.]
Victor: What the hell is going on here?
Philip: Dad, I can explain.
Victor: You don’t have to. Your lack of pants is explanation enough. I am seriously ashamed of you, Philip. Sleeping with your brother’s wife. There’s nothing lower. And you, you little harlot. Women like you make me sick. I want you out of my house. Today!

To be continued....

[Kpatch]

Today’s Stock Price
TITO $35
DIM $45


KIRIAKIS MANSION DINING ROOM

Kate: Cook makes the best French Toast. Don’t you think so, Chloe?
Chloe: I’m not very hungry.
[Victor walks into the dining room.]
Victor: What are you still doing here?
[Brady walks in.]
Brady: Good morning, everyone. Hey, Philip, what’s up with Steph?
Philip: Nothing. Why?
Brady: She’s been tossing her cookies all morning. If anyone needs to go to the bathroom, they’re going to have to go to the service station down the road.
[Lucas walks in.]
Lucas: This mansion has eleven bathrooms. I think we can give Stephanie all the privacy she needs.
[Billie walks in.]
Billie: Philip, you should check on Stephanie. I don’t think she’s feeling very well.
Philip: OK, OK, I’m going. [He leaves.]
Kate: What’s wrong, Victor?
Victor: I’m tired of living in this house of lies. I want everyone out.
Kate: Victor!
Victor: Everyone except you, of course. And Brady. But everyone else needs to find their own place. Lucas, Chloe, Billie, Philip, Stephanie. I want them all out.
Billie: Me? What did I do?
Victor: That’s true. You can stay. But everyone else needs to go. That reminds me. I’m going to have to cut off funding to your African mission friends.
Billie: What? Why?
Victor: We’re low on liquidity this quarter and I need the money to buy the alternative fuel project.
Billie: But the little children will starve to death.
Victor: They’ll just have to live with it.


THE SOLARIUM AT THE KIRIAKIS MANSION

Billie: What’s Victor so angry about?
Chloe: He found out that I’m having an affair.
Billie: Oh, Chloe, no.
Chloe: You can’t tell anyone, Billie. I trust you because you’re a nun.
Billie: I won’t say anything, but I can’t guarantee that Victor won’t.
Chloe: I wish that were the least of my problems.
Billie: There’s more?
Chloe: I’m pregnant.
Billie: Well, it’s possible that Lucas is the father, isn’t it?
Chloe: It’s more likely that Daniel is.


DANIEL’S EXAMINING ROOM AT SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Kate: Daniel, that was amazing.
Daniel: You’re the amazing one, Kate. Even when you’re sick.


To be continued ...

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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $48
DIM $41


TITAN’S EXECUTIVE OFFICES, Philip’s Office

Philip: So Melanie, you said you wanted to talk some more about the fuel project.
Melanie: I do. I thought if we talked without your daddy around, that maybe we could come to an agreement.
Philip: It’s possible. What did you have in mind?
Melanie: I was thinking I could sweeten the deal a bit.
Philip: How?
Melanie: I could throw in a little something extra.
Philip: Like what?
Melanie: Me!
Philip: I like the way you think. [They start kissing.]


SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Daniel’s Examining Room

Kate: Daniel, that was amazing.
Daniel: You’re the amazing one, Kate. Even when you’re sick.
Kate: I’m sick?
Daniel: Oh, I forgot to tell you that I was a little disturbed by your most recent blood test results. Something didn’t look right.
Kate: What do you think is wrong? Is it serious?
Daniel: I’m not sure. We should run more tests.


TITAN’S EXECUTIVE OFFICES, Victor’s Office

Philip: Check this out.
Victor: What is it?
Philip: It’s the fuel project. Signed, sealed, and delivered.
Victor: Melanie sold it to us for only $50,000? How did you get her to agree to that?
Philip: I turned on the charm. I can be quite irresistible when I put my mind to it.
Victor: Your mind? Ha! It’s a good thing nature gave you those dimples, because heaven knows you have no business sense.


KIRIAKIS MANSION

Billie: What’s wrong, Mom?
Kate: I’m not sure yet.
Billie: What do you mean?
Kate: I have some health concerns.
Billie: Oh dear. I thought the reason you went to the doctor so often is because you’re having an affair with the doctor.
Kate: I am, but there may be something wrong with me.
Billie: When will you know for sure?
Kate: I should know something soon. Daniel is running some more tests.

[Billie has a couple of flashbacks.]
Flashback #1:
Stephanie: I’m pregnant ... I just pray it’s not Daniel’s baby.
---
Flashback #2:
Chloe: I’m pregnant.
Billie: Well, it’s possible that Lucas is the father, isn’t it?
Chloe: It’s more likely that Daniel is.

[End of flashbacks.]
Kate: I should know something soon. Daniel is running some more tests.
Billie: Daniel!?!?!?


To be continued....

[Kpatch]

Today’s Stock Price
TITO $40
DIM $37


QUICKIE LUBE

Melanie: So let me get this straight.
Nicole: It’s not that complicated.
Melanie: You want me to have sex ... with your husband. And you’re willing to pay me?
Nicole: No. I want you to get pregnant with EJ’s baby, and give the baby to me. Then I’ll pay you.
Melanie: There must be a catch.
Nicole: EJ’s not exactly unattractive.
Melanie: No, not at all. But why me?
Nicole: Because you’re young and probably very fertile.
Melanie: OK. Let’s talk money.
Nicole: One quarter of a million. Flat rate. You give me the baby. You leave town and never come back. And you never try to get any more money from me.
Melanie: I’m more than willing to help you out, Nicole. But a quarter of a million isn’t nearly enough. I want a million.
Nicole: You greedy little...
Melanie: Maybe you should find someone else to help you out.
Nicole: Half a million.
Melanie: Deal!
Nicole: Great. EJ has an appointment here on Wednesday for his tune-up, so....
Melanie: I may be young, Nicole, but I’m not inexperienced. I know my way around men. Leave the rest up to me.


SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Daniel: Kate, I have the results of your tests.
Kate: What is it? Is it bad?
Daniel: You have a sexually transmitted disease.
Kate: What???
Daniel: I know. I’m really sorry.
Kate: Sorry?
Daniel: It’s my fault. It was me. I’m always so careful. I always use protection when I’m with a woman. But there was that one time you came by and I got caught up in the moment and ... I forgot. I’m sorry, Kate.
Kate: You have an STD too?
Daniel: I’m more like a carrier. I don’t have symptoms.
Kate: Is it curable?
Daniel: Highly curable. I’ll write you two prescriptions ... one is for a topical ointment, and the other is for a pill that will treat the disease systemically. But you shouldn’t have unprotected sex until you’ve taken the entire course of medication and we do a follow-up blood test. I won’t charge you for today’s visit.


DIMERA ENERGY OFFICES, EJ’s Office

EJ: So Melanie, you said you wanted to discuss the fuel project a bit more.
Melanie: I do. I thought if we could talk without your daddy around, that maybe we could come to an agreement.
EJ: It’s possible. What did you have in mind?
Melanie: I was thinking I could sweeten the deal a bit.
EJ: How?
Melanie: I could throw in a little something extra.
EJ: Like what?
Melanie: Me!
EJ: I like the way you think. [They start kissing.]


ECKERD DRUG STORE

Pharmacist: Sorry for the wait, Mr. Roberts. We’re short-handed today. Here’s your prescription antidepressant medication.
Lucas: Thank you.
[As Lucas leaves the store, he takes the pill bottle out of the bag and sees there’s been a mistake.]
Lucas [reading label]: “For Kate Roberts. Take two per day until sexually transmitted disease is cleared up.” What the...

To be continued....

[Kpatch]

Today’s Stock Price
TITO $41
DIM $30


QUICKIE LUBE, three weeks later

Nicole: So, tell me!
Melanie: I’m late.
Nicole: How late?
Melanie: Two weeks late.
Nicole: Have you taken a pregnancy test yet?
Melanie: No, but I was planning on doing it in the next couple days.
Nicole: You have to call me as soon as you know.
Melanie: Of course. You’ll be the first.
[Nicole leaves.]

Max: What was SHE doing here? Hey, what’s the matter?
Melanie: I’m pregnant.
Max: Oh no. Are you going to get an abortion?
Melanie: I don’t know what I’m gonna do.
Max: Who’s the father? I’ll kill him.
Melanie: That’s the problem. I’m not sure. I could have just screwed up a very lucrative deal.
Max: You got pregnant for money??? Are you insane?
Melanie: This could have made me ... I mean us ... really really rich. But only if the baby’s father is EJ Dimera. I slept with someone else just a few days before I slept with EJ. And if this other guy is the baby’s father, well, there’s no money in it. Hmmm. Or maybe there could be.
Max: You are one screwed up kid, sis.


DIMERA ENERGY

Stefano: Anthony! Elvis!
Tony: What is it, Father?
Stefano: That little witch Millicent sold the fuel project to Titan!
EJ: I can’t understand it, Father. I had her eating out of my....
Stefano: Then find out why. What did Titan offer her? I need to know.
EJ: I’ll get right on it, Father.
Stefano [to Tony]: Don’t just stand there, you idiot! Go steal that blueprint from Titan!
Tony: Yes, Father.
Stefano: We will make them pay. They will all pay for crossing me!


To be continued...

[Kpatch]

Today’s Stock Price
TITO $45
DIM $39


CHEZ ROUGE

Chloe: I despise Victor.
Nicole: Join the club.
Chloe: You should hear some of the names he calls me. Did I tell you he’s kicking us out of the house?
Nicole: He’s throwing a pregnant woman out on the street???
Chloe: He doesn’t know I’m pregnant.
Nicole: I told EJ I’m pregnant.
Chloe: Huh? But you can’t have a baby.
Nicole: Duh. I’m just gonna pretend I’m pregnant while I’m paying someone else to have EJ’s baby.
Chloe: OK, this is getting too complicated for my little birdbrain to comprehend.
Nicole: That’s fine. You don’t have to understand. I have everything all under control.


QUICKIE LUBE

Max: Are you sure the baby is mine?
Stephanie: Reasonably sure.
Max: Steph, that’s great. You know how much I love kids.
Stephanie: I told you, Max, I’m not marrying a grease monkey. I need to live in the lap of luxury.
Max: If only I didn’t lose that formula, we’d be living on Easy Street.
Stephanie: What formula?
Max: It doesn’t matter anymore.
Stephanie: Just my luck. I marry for money and I’ll probably never even see a dime. Sourpusses like Victor usually live forever. I hate his guts.
Max: I know. You told me.
Stephanie: I wish I had a father-in-law like Nicole has, instead of the tightwad arrogant jackal that my husband kow-tows to.
Max: Why would anyone want Stefano Dimera for a father-in-law?
Stephanie: I overheard Chloe and Nicole talking. Stefano promised to give Nicole $5 million if she produces an heir for him.
Max: Wowee!
Stephanie: $10 million if it’s a boy.
Max: That’s a little weird.
Stephanie: I think it’s generous. I’d take Stefano over Victor any day. Do you know he’s threatening to throw me and Philip out of the mansion? For no reason whatsoever. He’s such an arrogant son of a b...
[Melanie has been eavesdropping.]
Melanie: Unfreakingbelievable! Nicole is gonna get at least $5 million for having my baby. And all she’s giving me is $500,000??? We’ll just see about that!


PARK BENCH

Billie: I don’t mean to pry, my brother, but you look troubled.
Daniel: Forgive me sister, for I have sinned.
Billie: How long since your last confession?
Daniel: This is my first confession.
Billie: Please, tell me your sins.
Daniel: I was runnin’ down the road trying to loosen my load, I had seven women on my mind. Four that want to own me, two that want to stone me. One, see, she’s a friend of mine.
Billie: Is your name by any chance Daniel?
Daniel: How did you know?


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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $46
DIM $40


DIMERA MANSION

EJ: Melanie, what are you doing here?
Melanie: We have to talk, EJ.
EJ: About what?
Melanie: About us.
EJ: This isn’t a good time or place for us to talk, Love.
Melanie: Then make it a good time. It’s worth $5 to $10 million.
EJ: Pardon?
Melanie: Here’s the scoop, EJ. I’m pregnant. And before you ask, yes, it’s yours. I got confirmation.
EJ: I’ll require proof.
Melanie: Be my guest.
EJ: If it’s money you want....
Melanie: It’s money YOU want.
EJ: I will pay you handsomely -- enough to take care of yourself and your baby.
Melanie: Will you pay me $5 to $10 million?
EJ: Why do you keep using that figger?
Melanie: Because, Love, that’s the amount your father will pay you for an heir.
EJ: An heir that my wife and I produce. But how did you know....?
Melanie: That’s never gonna happen, Love.
EJ: As a matter of fact, it is.
Melanie: Don’t be a chump, EJ. Nicole isn’t pregnant. She can’t get pregnant.
EJ: Pardon?
Melanie: You heard me. But, since I AM pregnant with your baby, you may as well marry me and then we can both collect on Daddy’s gift.
EJ: Why you gold-digging little ....
Melanie: Don’t worry, EJ. You don’t have to STAY married to me. We can just be married long enough to collect the money from Stefano. Then you can give me the cash and I’ll be on my way.
EJ: And the baby?
Melanie: Oh, you can keep the baby. I’m too young to be a mother.


TITAN’S EXECUTIVE OFFICES, after hours

[Victor is at his desk, reviewing the alternative fuel project blueprints and profit projections.]

Victor: Philip, is that you? Brady? Who’s there? ... Oh it’s you. What are you doing here? ... What are you doing with that gun? ... Put that thing away before someone gets....<BANG!>



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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $15
DIM $38

KIRIAKIS MANSION

Roman: Hello Stephanie. I’m looking for Kate. Is she here?
Stephanie: Come in, Roman. I’ll go get her.
Roman: I’d like to talk to Philip and Brady as well, if they’re here.

Kate: Roman, what a nice surprise.
Roman: I’m actually here on official business.
[Philip and Brady join them.]
Roman: Good, you’re all here. I have some bad news. Victor’s been shot.
[Kate faints.]
Philip: Mom!
Brady: Is he...?
Roman: He’s at University Hospital. It’s touch and go. I know you all want to go to the hospital and be with him, but I’m going to have to ask everyone for their whereabouts over the last few hours.


SALEM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, later that evening

[The entire Kiriakis Clan is gathered in the waiting area.]
Kate: Lexie, how is he?
Lexie: He’s very lucky. The bullet missed his heart by a fraction of a millimeter. You could say that he dodged a bullet but he’s not out of the woods yet.
Stephanie: You’re mixing your metaphors, Lexie.
Lexie: And you’re a few sandwiches short of a picnic, Stephanie.
Brady: What’s Granddad’s prognosis?
Lexie: He’ll need some physical therapy, but I expect him to pull through.
Kate: Thank heavens.
Billie: Speaking of heaven, I’m going to the chapel to say a prayer.
Philip: Can I see my father?
Lexie: Soon. Roman is in Victor’s room questioning him now.
Philip: I’m taking charge of Titan with Dad out of commission.
Brady: Over my dead body!
Philip: Where do you get off?
Brady: Victor wanted me to run the company if anything happened to him.
Philip: Over MY dead body.
Brady: That can be arranged.
[Brady and Philip start wrestling.]
Kate [screaming]: Boys! STOP IT!!!
Lexie: Roman is finished, so you can go in to see Victor now, but you have to be very quiet. He’s quite weak and shouldn’t get excited.
Roman: I’ve done all I can do here. I’ve got to get back to the station and file this report.
Philip: What did you find out, Roman? What did Dad say when you spoke to him?
Brady: Did he give you a description of the shooter? It had to be one of the Dimeras.
Roman: He can’t remember anything about who shot him. He appears to have blocked it out.
Philip: That’s too bad.
Stephanie: Ditto.
Chloe: Definitely a pity.
Lucas: What a shame.
Brady: Yeah, a real shame.
Nicole: Aw, I’m really sorry to hear that.
Brady: Nicole, what are you doing here? You’re not supposed to be in this scene.
Nicole: Crap. Pretend I wasn’t here.


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Today’s Stock Price
TITO $30
DIM $36


THE KIRIAKIS MANSION, one week after the shooting


Kate: It’s a nice turnout, isn’t it?
Donald Trump: Very nice. Very nice. Victor looks well. How’s he feeling?
Kate: He’s back to his old crotchety self, so you know he’s on the mend.
Lucas: Has he remembered anything about the shooting?
Kate: No. Nothing.
Lucas: That’s too bad.
[Lexie walks up.]
Lexie: Kate, I want to thank you for inviting me to the party. That was awfully nice of you.
Kate: You helped save Victor’s life. We wouldn’t be having this party if it weren’t for you.


Chloe: Nicole, thank goodness you’re here. I’m counting on you to keep me entertained.
Nicole: I have nothing better to do since EJ threw me out. Plus, you know me. If there’s free booze, I’m there.


Philip: What’s Nicole doing here?
Brady: I think Chloe invited her.
Philip: Are you sure it wasn’t YOU who invited her?
[Roman walks over.]
Brady: Any new leads on the shooter, Roman?
Roman: No, but something will turn up.
Brady: Aren’t you doing something about it? It’s still an active investigation, isn’t it?
Roman: Maybe. Are these sissy drinks all you serve here? These pretzels are making me thirsty.
Philip: I’ll get you a beer.


Chloe: So, Stephanie, how far along are you?
Stephanie: What? How did you know?
Chloe: Call it a sixth sense. Pregnant women can always tell these things.
Billie: How are you ladies feeling?
Chloe: Fine.
Stephanie: Fine. Why do you keep looking over toward the entrance hall?
Billie: I’m expecting a friend and I want to make sure I’m there to greet him... There he is.
[Daniel walks in. The camera zooms in on Chloe’s face. Then Stephanie’s face. Then Kate’s face.]


Daniel: Victor, it’s good to see you doing so well. Is there anything I can get for you?
Victor: This isn’t a masquerade party, Daniel. What the hell are you doing dressed as a priest?
Daniel: I just took my vows. I finally found my calling. Thanks to Billie.
Billie: Daniel, I’m so pleased you could come. Let me introduce you to everyone.


Henderson [to Victor]: Is there anything I can get for you, sir?
Philip: Is there anything I can get for you, Dad?
Brady: Is there anything I can get for you, Granddad?
Billie: Is there anything I can get you, Victor?
Daniel: Is there anything I can get for you, my son?
Donald: Titan’s stock price is down.
Victor: You can all stop being sycophants and get out of my face. Where’s Kate? I want Kate.
Kate: I’m here Victor. Is there anything I can get for you?
Victor: You can help me out of this damned chair.
Kate: Victor, you shouldn’t get up. You can’t walk yet.
Victor: Don’t question me. Help me up. That’s an order.
[Kate helps Victor out of the wheelchair.]

Victor: I need everyone’s attention.
[Everyone turns and looks at Victor with surprise that he can stand up on his own.]

Victor: I have an announcement. I was only pretending when I said I didn’t remember who shot me. I know exactly who it was. And that person is in this room right now. I’ll wait a few minutes and give you the chance to confess. Or, I can start naming names right now. Names such as...


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