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Episode #13076 ~ Someone breaks into Nicole & Brady's home; JJ reaches out to Steve for information; Gabi & Eli share a kiss; Tripp helps Kayla out with a medical emergency.

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Kayla: Oh, hi. Thanks for-- thanks for coming.

Tripp: Are you sure it's okay for us to meet here? I-I know Roman didn't press charges, but... I'm never gonna be welcome here.

Kayla: Well, you can relax. You have a pass. You're my stepson.

Tripp: So now I'm gonna get another lecture on how terrific my new dad is?

Kayla: No, actually, um, I wanted to talk to you about jade and the fact that you are letting her take a room in your new apartment.

Tripp: Well, Joey threw her out of the loft, so... seems pretty cruel, if you ask me.

Kayla: He had to do that, Tripp. She has done nothing but try to manipulate him the last few months. And don't be surprised if she starts in on you.

Tripp: Look, I've got loads of money now, okay? I can afford to be a little generous. And what's the big deal if she stays? Plus, I mean, she's hot.

Kayla: But she's also in love with your brother. Obsessed with him, in fact.

Tripp: Yeah, well, I've heard that brothers kind of enjoy a little competition. Maybe I can change jade's mind.

Kayla: You know, Tripp, I don't know how to make this any plainer, but you can't trust her. Never take anything jade says at face value.

Tripp: Yeah, well, I could say that about a lot of people. Steve, for example, and that phony story he told about why he killed my mom.

Steve: Look, I know it's none of my business, but... how bad was it for Lani?

JJ: Kayla said she wasn't assaulted-- sexually or any other way. The bastard just drugged her.

Steve: Oh. Still, lowlife pimp drugging a woman? Come on.

JJ: Uncle Steve, she was a mess. Her hair was crazy. She had cuts and scratches on her, like she'd been running through the woods or something... or dragged. I don't know. She has no memory.

Steve: Okay, so the feeling is, this snake is connected to all six women who went missing?

JJ: Six that we know of. It's hard to tell with prostitutes. Plus, we've got no evidence-- zip. So we can't even get a warrant. Listen, I know you're not a cop, but if you come across anything while you're working one of your PI. Cases--

Steve: Anything I find, I will come to you first.

JJ: Thank you. Now, I know you will, but I got to tell you, just be careful. The reason nobody's been able to pin any murders on this guy is because whoever gets close disappears.

Steve: I hear you.

JJ: I don't want Lani having anything more to do with that son of a bitch.

Abe: Can't tell you how glad I am to see that smile and that nice spark in your eyes.

Lani: Yeah, I'm okay. People shouldn't blow it out of proportion. It wasn't that big of a deal.

Abe: Lani, you could have been raped...or worse. I'm instructing Raines to take you off this case now.

Lani: No! I'm a detective. Catching this guy snake is my job. Just because you're the mayor doesn't give you the--

Abe: This--this has nothing to do with my being the mayor. This has to do with my being a father--your father. I can't lose you.

Gabi: Oh, hi, Dr. Grant.

Valerie: Hi.

Gabi: How's Julie doing?

Valerie: Actually, I just approved her discharge.

Eli: Oh, good. Look, I really appreciate you treating her.

Valerie: Well, of course. I'm happy to do it. You should never hesitate to ask. And, you know, um, I know it's short notice and all, but maybe you might be up for dinner tonight? You too, Gabi. My treat, of course.

Eli: Uh, no, I'm--I'm busy.

Valerie: Even busy people have to eat.

Eli: Look, I'm grateful that you took care of my grandma. I really am. But what I'm not grateful for-- and never will be-- is the fact that you let me grow up without my father.

[Somber music]

Valerie: I'm sorry. My son and I--

Gabi: Don't apologize. Families are complicated. Mine included.

Valerie: It's just that things didn't used to be complicated between us at all. I miss him so much. I'm sorry.

Gabi: Hey. He meant it, you know, when he said he was glad that you were Julie's doctor.

Valerie: You know, he got out of here before I-I could mention to him the apps that I-I think Julie might want to try. They--they--they remind patients when to take their medications.

Gabi: Oh, I don't-- yeah, I don't think she needs to be reminded. She doesn't miss a trick.

Valerie: Sorry?

Gabi: Um...

Nicole: I am so incredibly lucky.

Brady: No. I'm lucky. I'm lucky because the kids have been quiet for almost two hours now and I've had this time with you. Mm, I'm lucky.

Nicole: Yes, there's that. But what I mean is, um... I took this--this huge risk. I mean, I went on the run with Holly and... only to end up with finding us again. I mean, when I think about it, it is so awesome.

Brady: It's totally awesome.

Nicole: [Scoffs]

Brady: It is.

Nicole: It is.

Brady: It is awesome.

[Cell phone beeps]

Nicole: Mm.

Brady: Mm!

Nicole: Should you...

Brady: No, no.

Nicole: Oh!

Brady: Later.

Nicole: Oh, wait a minute. Hey. Not a lot of people have your number still, do they?

Brady: There's a couple stragglers probably, but it's not a big deal.

Nicole: That's not funny. That's not funny.

Brady: I'll delete all of them. Kidding, babe.

Nicole: What's wrong?

Brady: Hmm. It's the, uh--it's the manager from the bank.

Nicole: What?

Brady: He texted me.

Nicole: What? They tracked us down?

Brady: No. No, no, no, no.

Nicole: Yes.

Brady: It's not that at all.

Nicole: You've been transferring all that money from your offshore account, Brady. They've found us.

Brady: Okay, let me--let me put your mind at ease, okay? Listen, I-I was very careful with transferring the money from the Caymans to the Manitoba bank, okay? We're good. We're good. I promise you.

Nicole: Well, what about the--the police and the FBI a-and Deimos? I-I mean, what if they set up a whatever-- a trap or something?

Brady: There's no trap. There's nothing that can be done. These accounts transfers, they're lightning fast. There's no way they can put a trace on something that quickly. You don't think I would risk our entire future, do you?

Nicole: No.

Brady: Exactly. So I'm gonna go get dressed, and I'm gonna give this guy a visit and see what he wants.

Nicole: Okay, I'm-- I'm gonna go online and see what's happening in Salem. You know, maybe there's something about a hunt for us. I don't know.

Brady: Hey, if that makes you feel better, go ahead and do it. But we handled scooter. We handle every single problem that comes our way, and this one, we'll handle as well. Be okay. I'll be back.

Nicole: Okay.

[Dramatic music]

Gabi: I just meant that with the whole scare and everything that's going on, she's definitely gonna take her medication on time this time. No more episodes. At least I hope not.

Valerie: Yeah, me too.

Gabi: Okay.

Valerie: You know, I've known Julie a long time. And I know that she can sometimes be a little... strange.

Gabi: And tough.

Valerie: You know, I'm-- I'm perfectly fine with Eli getting to know the Horton side of his family. I mean, he should. But I'm beginning to think that that woman is trying to alienate him from me.

Gabi: Why?

Valerie: Payback, I guess, for keeping Eli from her.

Gabi: Just don't let her get to you, okay? Because if she does, that means she wins.

Valerie: I, um-- I suspect she's been giving you a hard time too.

Gabi: Oh.

Valerie: 'Cause you're dating Eli.

Gabi: Yeah, we're getting to know each other.

Valerie: I can remember how Eli would always come to me and share with me about every girl he was interested in, even in high school. You know, a lot of boys would never do that. But he and I were so close.

Gabi: You'll be close like that again. I know it. And Eli's just going through something, okay? He still hasn't forgotten how much he loved you. And I'm sure that one of these days, he's gonna admit that he still does.

Valerie: You think so?

Gabi: Oh, yeah.

Valerie: I hope so.

Kayla: Uh, Tripp, you know, Steve told you the truth, as painful as it was for him. He's not proud of it. But he was acting under orders--

Tripp: Oh, come on, Kayla, seriously? A government agency ordered him to kill my mom?

Kayla: You know what? He was arrested for her murder. He was about to go before the judge when a high-ranking agent showed up and said that he had been under orders and that it was--it was a national security matter.

Tripp: Hmm.

Kayla: And, I mean, that should count for something.

Tripp: "National security," yeah, the catchall phrase. Well, why didn't he just arrest her, hmm? Why did he have to murder her? Explain that to me, Kayla.

[Items crash]

Roman: [Yells and groans]

Kayla: Roman? Roman, what's going on? Roman!

Tripp: Is it a heart attack?

Kayla: Roman, talk to me!

Roman: I can't--

Kayla: What? Roman!

Roman: I can't breathe.

Kayla: What?

Roman: [Groans]

Kayla: Oh, I think he's having an allergic reaction. His throat's closing up. My keys are right there. Go get my car. It's out there. Get the bag on the passenger seat and bring it here! Roman, Roman, I need you to relax, okay? Stop fighting so hard. Look at me. Look at me. We're gonna get through this. I guarantee it. Just hang on. Hang on.

Abe: [Sighs]

Lani: Dad, every one of those girls is somebody's daughter. Don't you think they deserve our help?

Abe: I'm not saying that they don't-- just not your help. You have done your bit. Let somebody else--

Lani: Come on, dad, how many young women are on the force and are qualified?

Abe: We can ask for help from the state police. They can send us somebody.

Lani: No, I'm the one who made contact. I'm the one who can make this happen now.

Abe: And you're the one who's in jeopardy.

[Knock at door]

Eli: Sorry to interrupt.

Lani: Don't be. We're finished. You can come in.

Eli: I just thought I'd give you an update on that drug. Got the results back from Quantico. It's a synthetic called halo or some variation. Showed up in Chicago a couple of months ago. No one's sure of the side effects-- just erratic behavior and amnesia.

Lani: Dad, a lot of lives will be at risk with a drug like that, unless we get to work and put a stop it.

Abe: Lani, I realize that.

Eli: I think what your dad wants to say is, "don't try to be a hero."

Lani: Thanks. Appreciate the advice.

Eli: Which I have a hunch you'll ignore. Well, nice to see you looking better. Abe, take it easy.

Abe: Thank you, Eli. [Sighs] Why are you so stubborn?

Lani: Me? Hmm. I don't know. Where did I get that from?

Nicole: Um, Eduardo Hernandez was arrested... for grand larceny. Caught in the act, apparently.

Brady: Really? I thought he was smarter than that.

Nicole: Yeah. Poor Dario. Um, the other biggie is, there's--the cops are looking for six missing prostitutes. Uh, suspicious circumstances. But--but nothing about us.

Brady: Nothing about us. Okay, I told you. We're good. We're fine. We're safe. I'm gonna go out for an hour, okay?

Nicole: Okay. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

[Soft music]

Nicole: Bye.

Brady: Bye.

[Dramatic music]

Nicole: [Sighs]

[Suspenseful music]

Kayla: It's all right. Thank you, thank you. Okay, Roman, hang in there. Okay, all right.

[Line ringing]

Kayla: It's going in now, all right?

Tripp: Yes, yes, we need an ambulance at the Brady pub, right off the square. A man is having an allergic reaction and he can't breathe.

Kayla: Okay, hang in there.

Tripp: Yes, hurry!

Kayla: Hang in there. You ate one of those muffins, didn't you? They obviously have nuts. You've never had a nut allergy before, have you?

Roman: Uh-uh.

Kayla: Well, you've got one now. Hang on. Hang on. It should kick in any second. Come on. Come on. Any improvement?

Roman: Uh-uh!

Kayla: No? All right, that's it. I'm gonna do a tracheotomy, okay? Do you understand me, Roman? Okay? I'm gonna do a tracheotomy. Tripp, go to the kitchen. Get me the smallest, sharpest paring knife you can find, clean towels, and a straw from the bar, okay?

Tripp: Yeah, got it!

Kayla: Hang on. Hang on, Roman. We almost got this, okay? Just hang in there. Hang in there.

Abe: All right, all right. A few times, I have taken a stand and stuck to it.

Lani: So you're admitting it?

Abe: [Chuckles] Being stubborn is not always a bad thing.

Lani: Yeah, like when I took an oath to protect and serve.

Abe: Oh, please.

Lani: No, dad, I am the one who can make this happen, the one who is already in position. Snake's met me. He has no idea I'm undercover. Now, I can either do this behind your back or with your support... and keep you updated.

Abe: You are a tough negotiator.

Lani: I probably inherited that too.

Abe: [Laughs]

Lani: Now, one thing. You can't talk about this with JJ.

Abe: He's your partner.

Lani: Not on this. He's too emotionally involved. I'm doing this solo.

Abe: [Sighs] Solo. Right. Just please... please don't take too many risks.

Eli: Thanks for waiting.

Gabi: It's okay. Gave me the chance to talk to your mom. Good lady.

Eli: Let me guess. She tried to talk to you about--

Gabi: Don't go there, okay? All I said was "good lady."

JJ: I'm sorry, but, uh, Eli, I got your text. What have you got for me?

Eli: Oh. Hey, this--this won't take long.

Gabi: It's okay. I'm gonna--I'm gonna head out. I'll see you later 'cause I have to run some errands, okay?

Eli: Hey, um, I'll text you.

Gabi: Okay.

Eli: [Clears throat]

JJ: So you guys been, uh, spending some time together, huh?

Eli: Um...that's personal. This is work. Look, the bureau got the report back from that drug that Lani ingested. It's a synthetic from Chicago, some kind of chemistry set gone crazy.

JJ: So snake's not just pimping. He's dealing.

Eli: Probably. Maybe even using the girls as mules.

JJ: We need to grab him when he's in possession of the stuff, hand him over to the DEA.

Eli: I don't think that's gonna be enough.

JJ: Then we need to get him for these missing women.

Eli: "We"? I thought your partner was working on that.

JJ: Not anymore...I hope. If her cover's been blown, that'll be the best thing that ever happened to her. The last thing I want is to see her mixing it up with snake again.

Eli: Word of warning? If you don't want her meeting up with snake, you might want to bribe her doctor not to release her. Last time I checked, she was ready to go.

JJ: Really? She just won't back down. I'm gonna have to come up with some kind of plan to keep her out of this--fast.

Eli: If you need any help, man, let me know.

JJ: Thanks.

Roman: [Gasping]

Kayla: Okay, Roman, I need you to stay still, okay? I need you to stay still. It's only gonna hurt for a second, all right? And then you're gonna be fine.

Roman: Uh-huh. Uh-huh. [Groaning]

[Siren wailing]

Kayla: Okay. Okay, here we go.

Roman: [Groaning]

Kayla: Ready? Okay.

Roman: [Gasping]

Kayla: Okay. There you go, big brother. There you go. Just breathe. Breathe. Relax. Breathe. Don't try to talk. We'll get you fixed up at the hospital, okay? Just take it easy.

Steve: Why is there an ambulance outside? What--

Kayla: There you go. Roman had an acute allergic reaction. I had to do a tracheotomy. [Sighs] Thank God I had Tripp's help.

Tripp: Man, you-- you were awesome.

[Soft music]

Nicole: Nope. Nothing, not a peep. I guess Brady was right. We are safe. Clean this stuff up.

Brady: Nic, I'm home!

Nicole: [Screams]

Brady: Nic!

Abe: Oh, hey.

Gabi: Hi. Thank you so much for coming.

Abe: Oh, it's fine. Gabi, if this has anything to do with your father's arrest, I'm afraid--

Gabi: No, no. I know that you can't interfere. But I was just wondering, I mean, is there anything, anything else I can do?

Abe: Well, he has an attorney. There's nothing else that I can think of. I'm sure he'd appreciate a-a visit. Personally, I'm very sorry, Gabi.

Gabi: Yeah, me too. The relationship I have with my dad is, uh, complicated.

Abe: Understood.

Gabi: But the reason I called you here is because, um, when someone that I know is going through kind of the same thing I'm going through, I can relate. And I was thinking that--

Abe: Okay, Gabi, look, I'm afraid I'm not following.

Gabi: I'm just worried. I'm worried about Eli and his mom.

Abe: Oh. You have my attention. Please.

Gabi: I just--I get that Eli's upset, and he has reason to be. I mean, his mom kept the secret about his dad. But she did that because she loves him.

Abe: That's why it hurts.

Gabi: Yeah, and Julie doesn't help. I was just thinking that maybe there's a way to remind Eli how much his mom loves him.

Abe: I wish I knew how to do that.

Gabi: Well, I was thinking that if maybe we worked together, we could come up with something.

Abe: [Laughs] That sounds like a very good plan.

Kayla: Let me put it this way, Roman: If you even have a scar after this, you can tell everybody you got it at the battle of muffin ridge.

Roman: [Laughs] Fair enough.

Kayla: [Laughs] And listen, now that you know you are allergic, the next time you trade vendors with the bakery, you got to read all the ingredients on the label, okay?

Roman: You got it.

Kayla: Okay.

Roman: I'm just, uh-- I'm glad my sister was here. Cool head, steady hands.

Kayla: Well, it's a good thing that Tripp was here too, because, um, he helped me out. Crazy.

Roman: Thank you, Tripp. Still don't want you getting drunk in my bar again.

Kayla: [Chuckles]

Roman: But I do owe you one.

[Soft music]

Nicole: [Laughs]

Brady: [Laughs] You scared the heck out of me! What are--what are-- I've never heard you scream like that before.

Nicole: Well, you turn the faucet on and have water blast in your face like Niagara falls and see how loud you scream.

Brady: You are out of your-- I can fix the faucet. It's not a big deal.

Nicole: Oh, yes, honey, I-I-I know you can fix things, and I've seen you do it, but, you know, when it comes to plumbing, you kind of need, like, special tools and-- I don't know-- maybe the right parts.

Brady: Yeah, I'm aware of that. Well, it's a good thing your husband, Freddie smith here, is the new owner of Elkhorn hardware.

Nicole: I'm sorry. What?

Brady: I just bought it. Just now.

Nicole: You--you bought Elkhorn hardware?

Brady: I just took possession of it legally. That's why I was at the bank. The manager just called me. And he texted me, and I went and did it.

Nicole: No, you didn't.

Brady: I swear to God. Surprise!

Nicole: What?

Brady: We own a hardware store.

Nicole: No, you-- oh, my-- you're out of your mind. Do you know that? Okay--[Stammers] But, Brady, I mean, do-- do we really-- strap ourselves down? I mean, what if we have to go on the run again?

Brady: Stop. No, we're not gonna go-- no, listen, listen, listen. It's easy to off-load, first of all.

Nicole: Okay.

Brady: It's a good business. It really is. There were six other bidders on the thing.

Nicole: No, but, Brady-- wait, wait, wait, wait. You-- you were an executive. I mean, you ran an international conglomerate.

Brady: Don't look down your nose at my new business, all right? Now, first of all, it's the only game in town. Hardware is huge here for whatever reason, and now I'm a player. I'd rather deal with nuts and bolts than trying to fake being a chemical engineer anyway.

Nicole: I mean, this is amazing. You bought a hardware store?

Brady: I bought a hardware store, and our family finally has roots, and it's awesome, and I'm kind of excited about it, and what do you think? This is great. Come on, smile for me. Tell me it's great.

Nicole: Brady, I-I... I can't let you do this.

Brady: Stop. Listen. Listen to me. Look at me. Look at me. It's already done. I bought Elkhorn hardware. We are hardware store owners. And from now on-- hey, listen. Steady income. No more withdrawals. I took a chunk out of the Cayman account. It's done.

Nicole: [Sighs] But still, I mean, you were practically a mogul. And, what, now you're-- you're gonna sell people screwdrivers and... [Clears throat] Toilets?

Brady: Yup.

Nicole: Oh, okay.

Brady: Yup, what's wrong with selling people what they need, huh?

Nicole: Well, I... you know, I-I-I-I don't mean to be rude, but isn't this kind of like a step down?

Brady: I got to be honest with you, Nic. I would much rather put in an honest day's work at a business than help Deimos with one of his shady deals wherein which I can't say a damn thing about it.

Nicole: Yeah. I guess.

Brady: You're gonna work there too, by the way.

Nicole: [Laughing] Oh, I am?

Brady: I'm gonna need your help, yeah. Sometimes, I mean. And Holly and Tate, they're gonna work there too when they're older.

Nicole: Oh.

Brady: But you'll be-- you'll have to design the-- the jerseys.

Nicole: What jerseys?

Brady: Hockey jerseys. It's Canada. Tate's gonna play hockey, obviously. He's gonna be on a team. I could coach the team!

Nicole: [Laughs]

Brady: 'Cause I'm not gonna be on the phone with Hong Kong. I'm looking forward to this. My God... family--two kids and you, a wife that loves me.

Nicole: So... dinner at home-- after we work in the store all day, of course. Tuck the kids in and sit by the fire in our rocking chairs?

Brady: Rocking chairs, whatever you want to sit in. I'll read the paper. I'll complain about politics. You can--you can knit.

Nicole: Knit? I don't knit!

Brady: You know how to knit?

Nicole: [Laughing] No.

Brady: Well, you can learn.

Nicole: [Laughs]

Brady: I think we can do anything as long as we do it together.

Nicole: Wow.

Brady: Yeah.

Nicole: A normal life. Nothing to be afraid of and...

Brady: Mm.

Nicole: All the love. Well, when you put it like that, that's exactly what I want too.

[Cell phone ringing]

Lani: [Sighs]

[Dramatic music]

Lani: Where you at, baby? I want you, that's why. [Chuckles] Tell me when and where. Tomorrow. Got it. I'll be there. Bye. [Sighs]

JJ: Hey. Going somewhere?

Lani: I'm being discharged. Good news, right?

JJ: I hope so. How about I drive you home?

Lani: I actually already promised my dad I'd let him do that. Sorry. He's been worried.

JJ: He's not alone, so I'm gonna be around to keep an eye on you, okay? I don't want you rushing into things.

Lani: No problem. I already promised Kayla I'd take it easy.

JJ: Good. Uh, I want to let you know that I'm not just playing the protective guy thing here. You matter to me--a lot. And I never want to see you hurting like that again.

Lani: Relax. You won't, okay? Hey, can you do me a favor? I really want to just splash my face before I leave. Do you mind taking the papers to the desk and making sure I'm good to go? It's a red-tape nightmare around here.

JJ: Yeah. On it.

Lani: Okay. Hey. Thank you. Thank you.

Kayla: Hi.

Tripp: Uh, can I say something?

Kayla: Sure.

Tripp: I mean, taking a paring knife and cutting a hole into your brother's neck, then jamming a straw in there... I mean, that-- that took some guts.

Kayla: Well, you were pretty cool under fire too.

Tripp: I was--I was fascinated. I mean, blood and guts never really bothered me. But watching you work was amazing. [Chuckles]

Kayla: Maybe you should consider a career in medicine.

Tripp: Well, biology was always my favorite subject, but I'd be looking at a lot of school.

Kayla: But it'd be worth it, wouldn't it? Especially if you ever have a chance to save somebody's life.

Tripp: Yeah.

Kayla: You know, I was always a little disappointed that Joey and Stephanie didn't want to go into medicine. But if you have an interest, I'd be happy to do anything I could to help you.

Tripp: I'll think about it.

Kayla: Good. Hey, listen, you know, um, Steve and Joey and I are going for early dinner tonight. Maybe you want to join us.

Tripp: Uh...

Kayla: No, I promise you, we will not hassle you about jade. It's just a family dinner.

Tripp: Sure. Sounds good.

Brady: Hey, forgot to tell you. I-I got an email from Hillary and scooter.

Nicole: Ooh.

Brady: They're having a great time on their honeymoon.

Nicole: Oh, yay.

Brady: Yay.

Nicole: Yeah, nothing like a second honeymoon.

Brady: Thanks to you. Good job with that.

Nicole: Yeah.

Brady: Forgot to tell you, when I was in town, I went to that diner on maple street.

Nicole: Mm-hmm.

Brady: Walk in, and everybody was so pleasant. They were telling me how happy they are that we're here and that we're in the neighborhood and... it was adorable.

Nicole: Well, I've decided that I am going to have fun working in the hardware store. Yup, and, you know, of course, I can do all the accounting. And maybe, just maybe, I'll sell someone a hammer.

Brady: You might. You might. You might sell someone a wrench.

Nicole: [Laughs]

Brady: Even a screwdriver if you're lucky. We're gonna have the best, best hardware store in Manitoba.

Nicole: Damn right. We should celebrate.

Brady: You want to celebrate?

Nicole: Mm-hmm.

Brady: Not with tea.

Nicole: Mm-mm.

Brady: I'll race you to the bedroom. Race you. Go!

Nicole: [Giggles]

[Suspenseful music]

[Monitor beeping]

[Knock at door]

Tripp: Got a minute?

Roman: Well, uh, my schedule's not real full right now, so yeah. Come in.

Tripp: Uh, I just wanted to, uh-- what you said earlier about how you owed me one? You don't. I was a jerk, getting drunk in your place and then taking a swing at you. [Chuckles nervously] You didn't press charges. So I actually owe you one.

Roman: Well, Tripp, for the record, the Brady clan-- my brothers, sisters, in-laws-- have saved my ass more times than I can count. And I've done it for them too. Nobody's keeping score. So if you're part of this family, one of us will always have your back.

Tripp: Right.

Roman: Of course, it's up to you if you want to be part of us.

Steve: So wait a minute. Tripp said he'd join us?

Kayla: Yup.

Steve: Oh, that's great. How'd you pull that off?

Kayla: I-I think he's just comfortable with me.

Steve: Yeah, I bet he is. And I bet that not too many people took the time to be nice to him when he was growing up.

Kayla: Yeah, I don't think so either. That's why I think our family appeals to him. But listen, let's not pressure him, okay? We'll just--we'll just let him come to us.

Steve: Yeah, keep him close but don't pressure him.

Kayla: Right.

Steve: Especially now that jade is moving in with him.

Kayla: That girl is trouble.

Steve: You know how amazing you are?

Kayla: [Scoffs]

Steve: After everything Ava put you through, her son shows up, and you just welcome him with open arms.

Kayla: That's because he's your son. And your son is my son.

Steve: What?

Kayla: It's just that the whole thing can just blow up in a flash if jade tells Tripp that Joey was really the one that killed Ava.

Eli: Hey, sorry. I had to go over some things with JJ about the investigation he and Lani are working.

Gabi: Oh, it's okay. I had some errands to run, so...

Eli: Look, I have a confession. I didn't want to like JJ when I found out he was your ex-boyfriend. But he's a damn good cop. He's a nice guy too.

Gabi: Yeah. Yeah, I'm glad he and Lani found each other, even if I was a little jealous at first.

Eli: Wait, that went away, though, right?

Gabi: Yeah. See, there's this guy who has this crush on me. He's always asking me out, and he's trying to get me to like him, so...

Eli: Why don't you tell me about him?

Gabi: Oh, he's smart, and he loves his work, and he's got a great sense of humor.

Eli: Good-looking guy, I'll bet.

Gabi: So full of himself, it's pathetic.

Eli: Well, is he a good kisser?

Gabi: I don't know. I guess I'll find out someday.

Eli: There's no time like the present.

[Soft music]

Brady: [Moans softly]

Wow.

Nicole: You know, Brady...

Brady: Hmm?

Nicole: When I think back when you showed up to that tacky motel...

Brady: Oh, yeah, you mean the time when you, uh, fought like hell to get me to leave you alone? That time?

Nicole: Yeah, that time.

Brady: Mm-hmm.

Nicole: I'm glad you were stubborn and you wouldn't let me go through all this on my own. And now we've put Salem behind us, all the craziness and all the worries.

Brady: And now we're together.

Nicole: We have a good life.

Brady: Hmm?

Nicole: You know what? No, actually...[Chuckles] We have a great life.

Brady: A great life.

Nicole: Yeah. We have everything to look forward to. Finally... finally, no worries.

Brady: Not one.

Nicole: Not one.

[Doorknob rattles]

[Suspenseful music]

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