ShaunP(not ShawnD!)
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39 minutes today
Police Station establishing shot. Paulina enters Jada’s office and Jada pitches the idea of replacing EJ as DA. Paulina is surprised and asks if she has anyone in mind? Jada says Belle Black.
In the main police station area, Shawn walks in and is surprised to see Belle. He asks if she had a client in holding, she says no she had a meeting with Jada. She starts fidgeting, which Shawn notes she only does when she’s anxious. She tells him about Jada’s offer.
DiMansion living room: replay of Friday’s conversation about Arnold/Fake Rafe leaving Salem. EJ answers the door to find Rafe, who says he’s there on behalf of Ava Vitali.
Horton Town Square: Ava is looking at the text message on her phone and gets tapped on the shoulder. She spins around thinking it’s Kristen, but it’s not. She apologizes saying she thought she was someone else. The woman introduces herself as Amy Choi, Sophia’s mother. She met Ava before Sophia’s interview at the Bistro. She asks if she might be able to give Sophia her retainer that she forgot to pack for her college visit trip with her friend that she’s supposed to leave for right after her shift. Ava says normally she’d be fine with helping, but Sophia isn't working today.
Black-Evans Townhouse: replay of Tate and Sophia’s conversation before exiting. They open the door and Holly catches them, asking what is going on? She spouts off that she was worried about whether Tate would be jealous of her going to a concert with a new guy in town when clearly he’s heading off on some pleasure trip with Sophia.
DiMansion: Arnold puts a cup up to the door to hear the conversation at the door. Rafe tells EJ that Ava hired Black Patch to look into the harassing texts she’s received. EJ assures him he hasn’t given Ava a millisecond of thought and for him to go bark up another tree. Rafe explains that Steve pinpointed the location of the texts to the mansion.
Police Station: Belle tells Shawn to keep quiet so no one hears. Shawn asks if this is because Jada is tired of Belle beating EJ in court? She says something like that, then explains that Jada said she would only bring up the subject to Mayor Price if she knew she had a replacement, so Belle committed to taking the job if it all happens. Shawn says he can only imagine EJ’s reaction, especially given their history. Belle snaps back that yet again, he’s throwing her affair with EJ in her face, though Shawn says that’s not what he meant.
Jada’s office: a less-than-thrilled Paulina lets Jada explain herself. Jada admits she may be working a little outside her lane, but she’s concerned that EJ isn’t bringing the criminals they’re arresting to justice. She mentions Hattie Adams walking because EJ began questioning her before she had a lawyer present, which gave Belle an opportunity to stop him. Paulina agrees that Belle may be the better lawyer. Jada is also concerned that due to the DiMera’s connections to organized crimes, EJ sometimes has ulterior motives to not prosecuting certain criminals.
DiMansion: Rafe stops EJ’s protesting and says not everything is about him. They have reason to believe the texts were from Kristen and asks if she’s home? EJ says she’s at work, so trot on over to DiMera Enterprises to question her. He will, but while he’s there, he has some questions about another matter. Fake Rafe continues listening on the other side of the door.
Town Square: Amy asks if her daughter was lying to her about working? Ava thinks she got herself confused with another employee who asked for the next couple of days off, so she’ll gladly give the retainer to Sophia. Amy then asks if she’s noticed Sophia acting any differently lately? She seems distant the past couple of weeks and when asked about her friends, she says she doesn’t really talk to them anymore. Ava says she understands if she’s talking about Holly Jonas and Tate Black.
Amy thinks what Tate did leading Sophia on was wrong. Ava agrees that’s probably why she’s been upset the past couple of weeks. But Amy doesn’t understand that since prom was back in the spring. Ava quickly covers saying that Holly and Tate just got back together so those old feelings must be coming back. Amy says you weren’t talking about prom, though. Has my daughter been seeing that boy behind my back?
Black-Evans Townhouse: Tate says it’s not what you think. Holly continues grilling them as Tate awkwardly looks trying to avoid saying anything. Sophia finally says so I’m the one who has to say something? We’re not going to Disneyland, we’re going to get an abortion.
Town Square: Ava tries to cover for Sophia but Amy isn’t having it. She pleads, mother to mother, for Ava to tell her what’s going on with Sophia and Tate.
Townhouse: Tate asks Sophia if he can have a few moments alone with Holly? Sophia leaves the townhouse as Tate begins to explain that he doesn’t know how this happened since they were careful and he was shocked. He’s only known for a couple of days, and he was trying to protect Holly by not telling her. She understands but wishes he would have told her. He tells her that Sophia doesn’t want to have the baby but she can’t do anything in this state because she needs parental consent, which she knows she wouldn’t have. Holly agrees as she knows Sophia’s parents. So they found a clinic out of state and were going to quickly take care of it so no one would ever find out. Holly says, especially me.
Police Station: Shawn repeatedly says the wrong thing unintentionally about EJ and Belle. He’s just trying to protect her since he knows how vindictive EJ can be. Belle understands that and admits that she wasn’t even sure if she wanted to stay in Salem. Shawn asks why she is then? Jada convinced her that EJ has been ineffective as DA and has been using the department to selectively prosecute his friends and enemies, and part of that is on her having successfully defended people who may or may not be guilty of committing crimes. She thinks maybe it’s time to be on the right side of the law and to work from a place of integrity. She feels that she’s not really needed anymore with Claire in South Africa and that maybe she is needed in Salem. Shawn agrees she would be a massive improvement over EJ as District Attorney.
Jada’s office: Paulina is skeptical that EJ is intentionally throwing cases, but Jada has been looking into his record and has found a connection with defendants who are affiliated with the DiMera family. Paulina agrees it may be time to remove EJ, but reminds Jada that she did replace him for about a minute with Melinda Trask, only to reappoint him after he blackmailed her. She says she shouldn’t have let him get away with it but that it’s complicated due to her daughter being married to his son. She doesn’t want to cause any more drama in that family.
DiMansion: Rafe notices EJ is antsy and trying to get him to leave and asks if he really wants him to come back again tomorrow? EJ says fine, ask your questions. He has a client who is trying to find the identity of the new Lady Whistleblower that has been leaking “Body & Soul” stories. EJ chuckles as he tells Rafe that while he’s happy for his son’s TV directing career, he’s not a fan of soap operas, so rest assured he is not a gossip columnist. Rafe again tells him it’s not about him, that he’s come to question Johnny and Chanel to see if they can provide any info about the leaks. They’re also not home, so he can leave. Fake Rafe is eating a pastry with his ear up to the glass on the door and the glass falls to the ground shattering.
Rafe asks what that was? EJ plays cool saying whatever it was, Harold will take care of it. He says just the other day, Rachel broke a vase practicing karate and he told her not to worry about it because things are just things. Rafe isn’t buying it. He says when he first arrived, EJ was antsy and now he’s cool as a cucumber. His spidey sense is getting tingly. What are you hiding?
Police Station establishing shot. Paulina enters Jada’s office and Jada pitches the idea of replacing EJ as DA. Paulina is surprised and asks if she has anyone in mind? Jada says Belle Black.
In the main police station area, Shawn walks in and is surprised to see Belle. He asks if she had a client in holding, she says no she had a meeting with Jada. She starts fidgeting, which Shawn notes she only does when she’s anxious. She tells him about Jada’s offer.
DiMansion living room: replay of Friday’s conversation about Arnold/Fake Rafe leaving Salem. EJ answers the door to find Rafe, who says he’s there on behalf of Ava Vitali.
Horton Town Square: Ava is looking at the text message on her phone and gets tapped on the shoulder. She spins around thinking it’s Kristen, but it’s not. She apologizes saying she thought she was someone else. The woman introduces herself as Amy Choi, Sophia’s mother. She met Ava before Sophia’s interview at the Bistro. She asks if she might be able to give Sophia her retainer that she forgot to pack for her college visit trip with her friend that she’s supposed to leave for right after her shift. Ava says normally she’d be fine with helping, but Sophia isn't working today.
Black-Evans Townhouse: replay of Tate and Sophia’s conversation before exiting. They open the door and Holly catches them, asking what is going on? She spouts off that she was worried about whether Tate would be jealous of her going to a concert with a new guy in town when clearly he’s heading off on some pleasure trip with Sophia.
DiMansion: Arnold puts a cup up to the door to hear the conversation at the door. Rafe tells EJ that Ava hired Black Patch to look into the harassing texts she’s received. EJ assures him he hasn’t given Ava a millisecond of thought and for him to go bark up another tree. Rafe explains that Steve pinpointed the location of the texts to the mansion.
Police Station: Belle tells Shawn to keep quiet so no one hears. Shawn asks if this is because Jada is tired of Belle beating EJ in court? She says something like that, then explains that Jada said she would only bring up the subject to Mayor Price if she knew she had a replacement, so Belle committed to taking the job if it all happens. Shawn says he can only imagine EJ’s reaction, especially given their history. Belle snaps back that yet again, he’s throwing her affair with EJ in her face, though Shawn says that’s not what he meant.
Jada’s office: a less-than-thrilled Paulina lets Jada explain herself. Jada admits she may be working a little outside her lane, but she’s concerned that EJ isn’t bringing the criminals they’re arresting to justice. She mentions Hattie Adams walking because EJ began questioning her before she had a lawyer present, which gave Belle an opportunity to stop him. Paulina agrees that Belle may be the better lawyer. Jada is also concerned that due to the DiMera’s connections to organized crimes, EJ sometimes has ulterior motives to not prosecuting certain criminals.
DiMansion: Rafe stops EJ’s protesting and says not everything is about him. They have reason to believe the texts were from Kristen and asks if she’s home? EJ says she’s at work, so trot on over to DiMera Enterprises to question her. He will, but while he’s there, he has some questions about another matter. Fake Rafe continues listening on the other side of the door.
Town Square: Amy asks if her daughter was lying to her about working? Ava thinks she got herself confused with another employee who asked for the next couple of days off, so she’ll gladly give the retainer to Sophia. Amy then asks if she’s noticed Sophia acting any differently lately? She seems distant the past couple of weeks and when asked about her friends, she says she doesn’t really talk to them anymore. Ava says she understands if she’s talking about Holly Jonas and Tate Black.
Amy thinks what Tate did leading Sophia on was wrong. Ava agrees that’s probably why she’s been upset the past couple of weeks. But Amy doesn’t understand that since prom was back in the spring. Ava quickly covers saying that Holly and Tate just got back together so those old feelings must be coming back. Amy says you weren’t talking about prom, though. Has my daughter been seeing that boy behind my back?
Black-Evans Townhouse: Tate says it’s not what you think. Holly continues grilling them as Tate awkwardly looks trying to avoid saying anything. Sophia finally says so I’m the one who has to say something? We’re not going to Disneyland, we’re going to get an abortion.
Town Square: Ava tries to cover for Sophia but Amy isn’t having it. She pleads, mother to mother, for Ava to tell her what’s going on with Sophia and Tate.
Townhouse: Tate asks Sophia if he can have a few moments alone with Holly? Sophia leaves the townhouse as Tate begins to explain that he doesn’t know how this happened since they were careful and he was shocked. He’s only known for a couple of days, and he was trying to protect Holly by not telling her. She understands but wishes he would have told her. He tells her that Sophia doesn’t want to have the baby but she can’t do anything in this state because she needs parental consent, which she knows she wouldn’t have. Holly agrees as she knows Sophia’s parents. So they found a clinic out of state and were going to quickly take care of it so no one would ever find out. Holly says, especially me.
Police Station: Shawn repeatedly says the wrong thing unintentionally about EJ and Belle. He’s just trying to protect her since he knows how vindictive EJ can be. Belle understands that and admits that she wasn’t even sure if she wanted to stay in Salem. Shawn asks why she is then? Jada convinced her that EJ has been ineffective as DA and has been using the department to selectively prosecute his friends and enemies, and part of that is on her having successfully defended people who may or may not be guilty of committing crimes. She thinks maybe it’s time to be on the right side of the law and to work from a place of integrity. She feels that she’s not really needed anymore with Claire in South Africa and that maybe she is needed in Salem. Shawn agrees she would be a massive improvement over EJ as District Attorney.
Jada’s office: Paulina is skeptical that EJ is intentionally throwing cases, but Jada has been looking into his record and has found a connection with defendants who are affiliated with the DiMera family. Paulina agrees it may be time to remove EJ, but reminds Jada that she did replace him for about a minute with Melinda Trask, only to reappoint him after he blackmailed her. She says she shouldn’t have let him get away with it but that it’s complicated due to her daughter being married to his son. She doesn’t want to cause any more drama in that family.
DiMansion: Rafe notices EJ is antsy and trying to get him to leave and asks if he really wants him to come back again tomorrow? EJ says fine, ask your questions. He has a client who is trying to find the identity of the new Lady Whistleblower that has been leaking “Body & Soul” stories. EJ chuckles as he tells Rafe that while he’s happy for his son’s TV directing career, he’s not a fan of soap operas, so rest assured he is not a gossip columnist. Rafe again tells him it’s not about him, that he’s come to question Johnny and Chanel to see if they can provide any info about the leaks. They’re also not home, so he can leave. Fake Rafe is eating a pastry with his ear up to the glass on the door and the glass falls to the ground shattering.
Rafe asks what that was? EJ plays cool saying whatever it was, Harold will take care of it. He says just the other day, Rachel broke a vase practicing karate and he told her not to worry about it because things are just things. Rafe isn’t buying it. He says when he first arrived, EJ was antsy and now he’s cool as a cucumber. His spidey sense is getting tingly. What are you hiding?
