1 00:00:07,797 --> 00:00:09,532 [gentle music] 2 00:00:09,532 --> 00:00:11,267 Shawn, hey, I just got home from work. 3 00:00:11,267 --> 00:00:12,635 Have you seen it out there? 4 00:00:12,635 --> 00:00:16,373 The holiday is already lit, and the traffic is-- 5 00:00:16,373 --> 00:00:19,676 oh. You going out? 6 00:00:19,676 --> 00:00:22,812 Yeah, with you. 7 00:00:22,812 --> 00:00:29,819 ♪ ♪ 8 00:00:29,819 --> 00:00:32,088 Oh, hello. 9 00:00:32,088 --> 00:00:33,690 Hi, Mom. 10 00:00:36,026 --> 00:00:38,361 Well, look at you. 11 00:00:38,361 --> 00:00:39,763 [laughs] Happy Fourth. 12 00:00:39,763 --> 00:00:41,865 Mm-hmm. 13 00:00:41,865 --> 00:00:47,404 Now, something tells me this is not just about, I don't know, 14 00:00:47,404 --> 00:00:50,106 going out to see the fireworks tonight. 15 00:00:50,106 --> 00:00:53,076 Well, Chad is taking me to a pre-fixe 16 00:00:53,076 --> 00:00:55,712 Founding Fathers dinner at Le Bistro. 17 00:00:55,712 --> 00:00:58,181 [chuckles] - You look gorgeous. 18 00:00:58,181 --> 00:00:59,382 Thank you. 19 00:00:59,382 --> 00:01:01,718 I just hope it's fun for Chad, you know? 20 00:01:01,718 --> 00:01:03,620 He's been a little bit sad that the kids 21 00:01:03,620 --> 00:01:05,689 are with Jack and Jennifer for the summer break. 22 00:01:05,689 --> 00:01:08,124 So I think he could use a little cheering up. 23 00:01:08,124 --> 00:01:11,161 And I think you will be just what the doctor ordered. 24 00:01:11,161 --> 00:01:18,168 ♪ ♪ 25 00:01:18,168 --> 00:01:21,671 {\an8}[relaxed acoustic music] 26 00:01:21,671 --> 00:01:23,673 {\an8}Lexie, hey. 27 00:01:23,673 --> 00:01:26,342 - Chad, hey. - [laughs] 28 00:01:26,342 --> 00:01:29,279 Oh. [sighs] 29 00:01:29,279 --> 00:01:30,547 {\an8}I see, uh-- 30 00:01:30,547 --> 00:01:32,549 {\an8}see you're visiting Tom and Alice, huh? 31 00:01:32,549 --> 00:01:36,119 {\an8}Who are still watching over us in their namesake square. 32 00:01:36,119 --> 00:01:37,220 Yeah. 33 00:01:37,220 --> 00:01:39,155 You know, sadly, I never got to meet them, 34 00:01:39,155 --> 00:01:41,758 but, uh, my late wife, Abigail, 35 00:01:41,758 --> 00:01:43,727 she learned what it meant to be a Horton from them. 36 00:01:43,727 --> 00:01:45,161 Passed that on to our kids. 37 00:01:45,161 --> 00:01:48,164 - Such a beautiful family. - Yeah. 38 00:01:48,164 --> 00:01:51,501 I don't know if I have told you enough how wonderful it is 39 00:01:51,501 --> 00:01:53,470 to have you back in our lives. 40 00:01:53,470 --> 00:01:56,106 I mean, seriously, you were truly the best of us. 41 00:01:56,106 --> 00:01:59,576 Oh, Chad, that's what they say about you. 42 00:01:59,576 --> 00:02:03,012 Abe and Theo go on about what a kind 43 00:02:03,012 --> 00:02:05,548 and wonderful man you are. - That means a lot. 44 00:02:05,548 --> 00:02:08,017 Not sure if I deserve it, but it means a lot. 45 00:02:08,017 --> 00:02:09,786 Speaking of Theo, where is everybody? 46 00:02:09,786 --> 00:02:11,488 I assume you guys are here for the fireworks, yeah? 47 00:02:11,488 --> 00:02:13,790 We are, yes. 48 00:02:13,790 --> 00:02:17,594 They went to the food truck to get us dinner. 49 00:02:17,594 --> 00:02:20,196 But, um, Chad, 50 00:02:20,196 --> 00:02:23,733 while it's just the two of us, 51 00:02:23,733 --> 00:02:26,636 there's something I want to talk to you about. 52 00:02:26,636 --> 00:02:29,973 ♪ ♪ 53 00:02:33,443 --> 00:02:34,944 Mm. 54 00:02:34,944 --> 00:02:37,447 So are you and Mom sticking around the square tonight? 55 00:02:37,447 --> 00:02:38,648 Yeah. 56 00:02:38,648 --> 00:02:41,351 Your mother wanted to see the fireworks. 57 00:02:41,351 --> 00:02:43,153 Why? 58 00:02:43,153 --> 00:02:44,988 I was kind of hoping you two were going to be 59 00:02:44,988 --> 00:02:47,190 doing your own thing elsewhere. 60 00:02:47,190 --> 00:02:50,460 Elsewhere? Why's that? 61 00:02:50,460 --> 00:02:52,929 Because Johnny and Chanel are having 62 00:02:52,929 --> 00:02:55,064 a birthday gathering for Trey. 63 00:02:55,064 --> 00:02:58,434 And, of course, Paulina is invited. 64 00:02:58,434 --> 00:02:59,936 And I wasn't. 65 00:02:59,936 --> 00:03:03,039 [soft dramatic music] 66 00:03:06,009 --> 00:03:09,345 OK, buddy. 67 00:03:09,345 --> 00:03:13,550 [phone ringing] 68 00:03:13,550 --> 00:03:15,985 Dad, hey. 69 00:03:15,985 --> 00:03:17,420 [laughs] No, I'm just-- 70 00:03:17,420 --> 00:03:19,522 I was actually just wrapping some presents. 71 00:03:21,357 --> 00:03:22,759 What? 72 00:03:22,759 --> 00:03:23,927 What do you mean you can't make it? 73 00:03:23,927 --> 00:03:26,829 It's Trey's first birthday. 74 00:03:26,829 --> 00:03:28,865 [tense music] 75 00:03:28,865 --> 00:03:31,534 What? 76 00:03:31,534 --> 00:03:34,704 So it definitely is arsenic poisoning? 77 00:03:34,704 --> 00:03:36,139 ♪ ♪ 78 00:03:40,176 --> 00:03:41,978 [soft orchestration] 79 00:03:41,978 --> 00:03:44,514 announcer: Like sands through the hourglass, 80 00:03:44,514 --> 00:03:47,517 so are the "Days of Our Lives." 81 00:03:47,517 --> 00:03:54,624 ♪ ♪ 82 00:03:59,000 --> 00:04:01,036 What's, uh-- what's going on? 83 00:04:01,036 --> 00:04:03,672 Is everything OK? - Everything's fine. 84 00:04:03,672 --> 00:04:06,941 It's just, um, 85 00:04:06,941 --> 00:04:09,077 I wanted to thank you 86 00:04:09,077 --> 00:04:12,047 for being there for Theo in my absence. 87 00:04:12,047 --> 00:04:16,117 Oh. Come on, no need to thank me. 88 00:04:16,117 --> 00:04:17,752 You know, honestly, I think I got the better end 89 00:04:17,752 --> 00:04:21,156 of the deal there. Theo is a good guy. 90 00:04:21,156 --> 00:04:23,892 You know, I'm really proud of the man he's become. 91 00:04:23,892 --> 00:04:27,495 I am so glad you two are close. 92 00:04:27,495 --> 00:04:31,466 And promise me, Chad, that you'll stay close, 93 00:04:31,466 --> 00:04:33,835 that you'll keep looking after him. 94 00:04:33,835 --> 00:04:37,172 Of course. Always. 95 00:04:37,172 --> 00:04:41,109 But Lexie where's this-- where's this coming from? 96 00:04:41,109 --> 00:04:43,111 Is something wrong? 97 00:04:43,111 --> 00:04:46,114 [relaxed acoustic music] 98 00:04:46,114 --> 00:04:47,515 ♪ ♪ 99 00:04:47,515 --> 00:04:49,351 It's not like you weren't invited. 100 00:04:49,351 --> 00:04:51,853 I know how much you love Johnny and Chanel, 101 00:04:51,853 --> 00:04:53,254 but, you know-- 102 00:04:53,254 --> 00:04:56,157 It would be awkward for Pauline, I get it. 103 00:04:56,157 --> 00:04:57,926 I mean, it's hard for Mom, too. 104 00:04:57,926 --> 00:05:00,528 They're both going through a lot right now. 105 00:05:00,528 --> 00:05:02,797 Yes, yes. 106 00:05:02,797 --> 00:05:05,600 Yes, they are. I-- 107 00:05:05,600 --> 00:05:08,069 You know, I just wish I had handled 108 00:05:08,069 --> 00:05:10,205 the situation differently. 109 00:05:10,205 --> 00:05:11,840 Yeah. 110 00:05:11,840 --> 00:05:13,942 I know how hard it was for you to abide 111 00:05:13,942 --> 00:05:19,013 by Mom's wishes to not contact Paulina. 112 00:05:19,013 --> 00:05:21,883 Yeah, it was. 113 00:05:21,883 --> 00:05:24,552 You know, Paulina and I, we had something-- 114 00:05:24,552 --> 00:05:26,921 we had something very special. 115 00:05:26,921 --> 00:05:32,327 And I--I can't just turn off my feelings for her. 116 00:05:32,327 --> 00:05:33,862 Mm-hmm. 117 00:05:33,862 --> 00:05:35,930 I love Paulina too. 118 00:05:35,930 --> 00:05:39,033 I know it's a lot harder for you, 119 00:05:39,033 --> 00:05:42,737 which is--while I can have two moms, you-- 120 00:05:42,737 --> 00:05:44,739 I can only have one wife. 121 00:05:44,739 --> 00:05:46,941 [soft dramatic music] 122 00:05:46,941 --> 00:05:48,410 [laughs] 123 00:05:48,410 --> 00:05:50,745 So how was your visit with Rachel? 124 00:05:50,745 --> 00:05:53,782 Uh, it was good, except that she told me 125 00:05:53,782 --> 00:05:56,618 something a little surprising. 126 00:05:56,618 --> 00:05:58,386 Oh, yeah? What's that? 127 00:05:58,386 --> 00:06:01,089 She said EJ had come to visit her. 128 00:06:01,089 --> 00:06:03,958 Hmm. Well, that is surprising. 129 00:06:03,958 --> 00:06:07,362 Did he go there for some specific reason? 130 00:06:07,362 --> 00:06:09,564 Yes. Apparently he-- 131 00:06:09,564 --> 00:06:13,268 he told her that he forgave her for shooting him. 132 00:06:13,268 --> 00:06:16,638 Oh, well, that's good, right? 133 00:06:16,638 --> 00:06:17,872 Yeah. Oh, no. 134 00:06:17,872 --> 00:06:21,109 It's--it's very good for Rachel's recovery. 135 00:06:21,109 --> 00:06:23,111 Yeah. But what? 136 00:06:23,111 --> 00:06:25,447 ♪ ♪ 137 00:06:25,447 --> 00:06:27,982 We both know EJ doesn't do anything 138 00:06:27,982 --> 00:06:30,552 without an ulterior motive. 139 00:06:30,552 --> 00:06:34,122 ♪ ♪ 140 00:06:34,122 --> 00:06:37,592 [sighs] My God, poor Holly. 141 00:06:37,592 --> 00:06:41,429 Look, Dad, you have to tell 'em. 142 00:06:41,429 --> 00:06:45,800 What? No, I can't do that. 143 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:47,068 What do you mean why? 144 00:06:47,068 --> 00:06:48,503 Because it's going to be a little hard 145 00:06:48,503 --> 00:06:49,904 to get away tonight. 146 00:06:49,904 --> 00:06:51,906 Why can't you do it? 147 00:06:51,906 --> 00:06:54,275 [tense music] 148 00:06:54,275 --> 00:06:55,643 Look, I gotta go. 149 00:06:55,643 --> 00:06:57,645 I'll--we'll talk later. 150 00:06:57,645 --> 00:06:59,414 ♪ ♪ 151 00:06:59,414 --> 00:07:01,282 Johnny, what's going on? 152 00:07:01,282 --> 00:07:03,651 ♪ ♪ 153 00:07:09,858 --> 00:07:12,594 Well, I know EJ's motives are often suspect. 154 00:07:12,594 --> 00:07:16,464 Well, they're always suspect, but Rachel is his niece. 155 00:07:16,464 --> 00:07:18,233 It's possible he just stopped by 156 00:07:18,233 --> 00:07:21,636 to see how she was doing and show her that he cares. 157 00:07:21,636 --> 00:07:24,339 I mean, the man almost lost his son recently. 158 00:07:24,339 --> 00:07:28,376 You know, maybe that brought out a softer side. 159 00:07:28,376 --> 00:07:32,580 Sure, I suppose that's possible. 160 00:07:32,580 --> 00:07:34,249 All right, I gotta get going. 161 00:07:34,249 --> 00:07:36,084 The maître d' at the Bistro gets very fussy 162 00:07:36,084 --> 00:07:37,485 if you're more than a couple minutes late 163 00:07:37,485 --> 00:07:38,620 for your reservation. - All righty. 164 00:07:38,620 --> 00:07:41,022 Why don't I walk you out? - Walk me out? 165 00:07:41,022 --> 00:07:42,524 Where are you going? 166 00:07:42,524 --> 00:07:46,427 Uh, well, I'm gonna stop by Trey's birthday party. 167 00:07:46,427 --> 00:07:50,798 And then I want to pop in and see somebody beforehand. 168 00:07:50,798 --> 00:07:52,167 Oh, yeah? Just somebody? 169 00:07:52,167 --> 00:07:54,502 Or do they have a name? 170 00:07:54,502 --> 00:07:55,904 Yeah. 171 00:07:55,904 --> 00:07:59,307 The name is a dear old friend. 172 00:07:59,307 --> 00:08:03,111 [soft dramatic music] 173 00:08:03,111 --> 00:08:05,179 OK, so you mean we're not just going 174 00:08:05,179 --> 00:08:07,081 to be sitting on the couch having ice cream, 175 00:08:07,081 --> 00:08:08,316 watching fireworks on the TV? 176 00:08:08,316 --> 00:08:09,417 Why would we do that when we can 177 00:08:09,417 --> 00:08:10,718 have a nice, wonderful dinner 178 00:08:10,718 --> 00:08:13,988 and we can watch them in-person? 179 00:08:13,988 --> 00:08:14,989 Oh, yeah? 180 00:08:14,989 --> 00:08:17,825 Kind of like a--a date? 181 00:08:17,825 --> 00:08:20,361 Um, not kind of like a date. 182 00:08:20,361 --> 00:08:23,631 I'm thinking more like an actual date. 183 00:08:23,631 --> 00:08:25,700 [gentle music] 184 00:08:25,700 --> 00:08:27,135 Well, OK. 185 00:08:27,135 --> 00:08:28,937 Give me five minutes, and I'm going to change 186 00:08:28,937 --> 00:08:30,038 and freshen up. - All right. 187 00:08:30,038 --> 00:08:31,906 Five minutes and counting. 188 00:08:31,906 --> 00:08:34,008 [chuckles] 189 00:08:34,008 --> 00:08:36,344 Well, you know, you don't think we have it 190 00:08:36,344 --> 00:08:38,413 a little backwards? 191 00:08:38,413 --> 00:08:42,383 I mean, we're living together, and now we're going on a date. 192 00:08:42,383 --> 00:08:46,020 Yeah, it's about time. 193 00:08:46,020 --> 00:08:47,155 I don't know. 194 00:08:47,155 --> 00:08:48,790 You don't think it's a little weird? 195 00:08:48,790 --> 00:08:51,292 Like, we have it, you know, the other way around. 196 00:08:51,292 --> 00:08:54,028 All I know is that I have been looking forward 197 00:08:54,028 --> 00:08:56,731 to wining and dining you, Ms. Hunter. 198 00:08:56,731 --> 00:08:58,032 Oh, yeah? 199 00:08:58,032 --> 00:09:00,235 Yeah, and more importantly, 200 00:09:00,235 --> 00:09:02,003 I want to thank you for everything 201 00:09:02,003 --> 00:09:04,339 that you've done for me in my recovery. 202 00:09:05,840 --> 00:09:10,245 Well, you really don't have to thank me. 203 00:09:10,245 --> 00:09:15,283 It was all my pleasure, believe me. 204 00:09:15,283 --> 00:09:19,554 ♪ ♪ 205 00:09:19,554 --> 00:09:21,623 Oh, that's--that's nothing, 206 00:09:21,623 --> 00:09:24,325 just, you know, some business stuff. 207 00:09:24,325 --> 00:09:25,593 Nothing important. 208 00:09:25,593 --> 00:09:27,562 But you were talking to your dad. 209 00:09:27,562 --> 00:09:30,331 I thought he wasn't involved in your business anymore. 210 00:09:30,331 --> 00:09:32,767 But--yeah, but, I mean, you know him. 211 00:09:32,767 --> 00:09:34,469 He likes to keep a hand in everything. 212 00:09:34,469 --> 00:09:39,340 Thinks he's the second coming of Rupert Murdoch or something. 213 00:09:39,340 --> 00:09:41,242 Johnny, I can tell 214 00:09:41,242 --> 00:09:42,844 when you're dancing around something. 215 00:09:42,844 --> 00:09:46,147 So just be straight with me. Is there a problem? 216 00:09:46,147 --> 00:09:48,149 No. No, not at all. 217 00:09:48,149 --> 00:09:50,752 Just, uh, you know, there was a situation. 218 00:09:50,752 --> 00:09:53,421 We had a disagreement on how to handle something. 219 00:09:53,421 --> 00:09:55,323 But it's all good now, OK? 220 00:09:55,323 --> 00:09:59,260 So I can now give my full attention to you 221 00:09:59,260 --> 00:10:01,462 and our little birthday boy. 222 00:10:01,462 --> 00:10:04,565 [tense music] 223 00:10:04,565 --> 00:10:06,634 [sighs] Nothing's wrong. 224 00:10:06,634 --> 00:10:09,504 It's just... 225 00:10:09,504 --> 00:10:13,141 I told Theo I was so proud of him 226 00:10:13,141 --> 00:10:16,978 for taking the lead at DiMera, and I am, 227 00:10:16,978 --> 00:10:20,948 but I just want him 228 00:10:20,948 --> 00:10:23,317 to keep listening to his better angels 229 00:10:23,317 --> 00:10:24,786 while he's in the job. 230 00:10:24,786 --> 00:10:28,790 Hey, you have nothing to worry about, 231 00:10:28,790 --> 00:10:30,391 I promise you that. 232 00:10:30,391 --> 00:10:32,560 Theo is always gonna do the right thing, 233 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:34,562 and I mean it. 234 00:10:34,562 --> 00:10:35,897 [relaxed acoustic music] 235 00:10:35,897 --> 00:10:37,265 I gotta run. 236 00:10:37,265 --> 00:10:41,002 I'm meeting somebody, but I'll see you guys later. 237 00:10:41,002 --> 00:10:43,271 - Happy Fourth. - Happy Fourth. 238 00:10:43,271 --> 00:10:44,706 First of many more, right? 239 00:10:44,706 --> 00:10:51,813 {\an8}♪ ♪ 240 00:11:09,001 --> 00:11:12,638 I know I say this often, but it bears repeating-- 241 00:11:12,638 --> 00:11:16,008 you have got the most beautiful eyes. 242 00:11:16,008 --> 00:11:19,378 Mm, well, you can keep saying that. 243 00:11:19,378 --> 00:11:21,613 Matter of fact, I might just put you on record 244 00:11:21,613 --> 00:11:23,415 so I can hear it whenever I want. 245 00:11:23,415 --> 00:11:26,218 [laughter] 246 00:11:26,218 --> 00:11:27,753 Uh-oh, don't look now, 247 00:11:27,753 --> 00:11:30,956 but the famous on-camera smooching couple 248 00:11:30,956 --> 00:11:34,493 has just entered the building. - Hmm? 249 00:11:34,493 --> 00:11:36,028 [indistinct chatter] 250 00:11:36,028 --> 00:11:37,095 [exhales sharply] 251 00:11:37,095 --> 00:11:40,132 I thought I told you not to look. 252 00:11:40,132 --> 00:11:44,570 Well, looks like Shawn and his caregiver are on a date. 253 00:11:44,570 --> 00:11:46,905 - It make you uncomfortable? - No. 254 00:11:46,905 --> 00:11:49,708 No, I'm glad that Shawn's moving on. 255 00:11:49,708 --> 00:11:51,176 Look, honestly, I'm-- 256 00:11:51,176 --> 00:11:52,444 I'm glad that Belle is moving on. 257 00:11:52,444 --> 00:11:53,779 I mean, she deserves to be happy. 258 00:11:53,779 --> 00:11:55,681 And if she's gonna date a DiMera, 259 00:11:55,681 --> 00:12:00,385 it's a lot better that she's dating the non-Bond villain. 260 00:12:00,385 --> 00:12:02,321 [laughs] I assume you mean EJ. 261 00:12:02,321 --> 00:12:04,122 Yeah, of course. I mean, who else? 262 00:12:04,122 --> 00:12:06,225 Look, by all accounts Chad-- Chad is-- 263 00:12:06,225 --> 00:12:08,594 Chad's a mensch. He's a decent guy. 264 00:12:08,594 --> 00:12:09,895 He's got a good heart. 265 00:12:09,895 --> 00:12:14,066 And, you know, they both deserve to be happy. 266 00:12:14,066 --> 00:12:16,168 And I'm pretty sure they probably feel 267 00:12:16,168 --> 00:12:18,504 the same way about us. 268 00:12:18,504 --> 00:12:21,440 Well, I guess we're about to find out. 269 00:12:21,440 --> 00:12:24,443 [relaxed jazz music] 270 00:12:24,443 --> 00:12:26,612 ♪ ♪ 271 00:12:26,612 --> 00:12:29,181 [upbeat country tune] 272 00:12:29,181 --> 00:12:30,949 Marlena. 273 00:12:30,949 --> 00:12:33,886 - Roman, Happy Fourth of July. - Same to you. 274 00:12:33,886 --> 00:12:36,221 Uh, table for two? 275 00:12:36,221 --> 00:12:37,623 If you'll join me. 276 00:12:37,623 --> 00:12:40,259 I would love to. Holiday whiskey? 277 00:12:40,259 --> 00:12:44,730 Or small batch bourbon for special occasions. 278 00:12:44,730 --> 00:12:46,965 Why, sure. 279 00:12:46,965 --> 00:12:48,567 Good over here? 280 00:12:50,035 --> 00:12:52,070 Yeah, right there. 281 00:12:56,408 --> 00:13:00,846 I was just on my way over to our great-grandson's 282 00:13:00,846 --> 00:13:04,216 birthday party, and I thought I would check on you. 283 00:13:04,216 --> 00:13:07,152 I was planning to attend that party as well. 284 00:13:07,152 --> 00:13:08,420 I thought I might see you there. 285 00:13:08,420 --> 00:13:10,389 Definitely. 286 00:13:10,389 --> 00:13:14,326 So how are you this Independence Day? 287 00:13:16,094 --> 00:13:20,332 Um, well... 288 00:13:20,332 --> 00:13:22,634 I'm independent, that's for sure. 289 00:13:24,136 --> 00:13:26,171 Kate moved out. 290 00:13:27,539 --> 00:13:29,574 Oh. 291 00:13:31,743 --> 00:13:35,814 So you and your dad had a little disagreement 292 00:13:35,814 --> 00:13:39,184 about how to handle something? Talk about vague. 293 00:13:39,184 --> 00:13:41,653 It's--it's just work stuff, OK? 294 00:13:41,653 --> 00:13:45,857 That's all. What's important to me is you. 295 00:13:45,857 --> 00:13:47,192 How are you feeling? 296 00:13:47,192 --> 00:13:49,761 A lot better after my nap, and actually, 297 00:13:49,761 --> 00:13:51,163 even before that. 298 00:13:51,163 --> 00:13:53,465 I--I feel my energy coming back. 299 00:13:53,465 --> 00:13:54,533 - Yeah? - Mm-hmm. 300 00:13:54,533 --> 00:13:56,435 That's fantastic news. 301 00:13:56,435 --> 00:13:58,637 Yes, it is. 302 00:13:58,637 --> 00:14:01,239 And I'm really excited about the Fourth 303 00:14:01,239 --> 00:14:02,941 and our son's first birthday. 304 00:14:02,941 --> 00:14:06,445 It is just-- it's gonna be an amazing day. 305 00:14:07,846 --> 00:14:11,049 Yeah, it is. 306 00:14:11,049 --> 00:14:14,052 All right, well, shall we get our little one 307 00:14:14,052 --> 00:14:15,120 ready for his birthday? 308 00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:17,456 - Yes, let's do it. - All right. 309 00:14:17,456 --> 00:14:20,592 Oh, and, uh, do not forget the birthday candles. 310 00:14:20,592 --> 00:14:23,161 You mean the one candle. 311 00:14:23,161 --> 00:14:25,097 Yes, yes, just the one. 312 00:14:25,097 --> 00:14:26,598 OK 313 00:14:26,598 --> 00:14:29,601 [dramatic music] 314 00:14:29,601 --> 00:14:32,437 ♪ ♪ 315 00:14:32,437 --> 00:14:33,772 Lexie? 316 00:14:33,772 --> 00:14:36,608 Lani, hey. 317 00:14:36,608 --> 00:14:38,810 Hi. 318 00:14:38,810 --> 00:14:40,012 Are you OK? 319 00:14:40,012 --> 00:14:43,148 I am, yes. [chuckles] 320 00:14:43,148 --> 00:14:45,550 Just a long day. 321 00:14:45,550 --> 00:14:50,055 And then there's, um, well... [laughs] 322 00:14:50,055 --> 00:14:53,625 The emotional toll of being back. 323 00:14:53,625 --> 00:14:55,794 [relaxed acoustic music] 324 00:14:55,794 --> 00:14:58,263 What do you mean? 325 00:14:58,263 --> 00:15:01,466 Well, when I left, 326 00:15:01,466 --> 00:15:07,005 my son was so young. 327 00:15:07,005 --> 00:15:11,276 Now he's all grown up, and yet I react to him 328 00:15:11,276 --> 00:15:16,314 as if he were still a child, wanting to protect him 329 00:15:16,314 --> 00:15:17,983 from pain and sorrow. 330 00:15:17,983 --> 00:15:22,387 ♪ ♪ 331 00:15:22,387 --> 00:15:28,860 I am so proud of the man Theo has become. 332 00:15:28,860 --> 00:15:30,328 But... [laughs] 333 00:15:30,328 --> 00:15:32,864 I suppose once a mom, always-- 334 00:15:32,864 --> 00:15:35,667 Always a mom. 335 00:15:35,667 --> 00:15:39,404 Trust me, I get it. 336 00:15:39,404 --> 00:15:42,140 Speaking of which, where are your babies? 337 00:15:42,140 --> 00:15:44,609 They're with Julie at the Book Club, 338 00:15:44,609 --> 00:15:47,412 and they're probably just pulling all the books 339 00:15:47,412 --> 00:15:49,214 off the shelves as we speak. 340 00:15:49,214 --> 00:15:51,283 [laughs] That's a grandma problem. 341 00:15:51,283 --> 00:15:52,784 Yeah. 342 00:15:52,784 --> 00:15:55,854 And knowing Julie, she will shut that down right away. 343 00:15:55,854 --> 00:15:59,191 Oh, I'm sure she will. 344 00:15:59,191 --> 00:16:03,595 Lani, um, please don't say anything 345 00:16:03,595 --> 00:16:08,266 to your father about the-- my moment before. 346 00:16:08,266 --> 00:16:11,002 You know how he worries. 347 00:16:11,002 --> 00:16:14,806 Sure, of course, I won't. 348 00:16:14,806 --> 00:16:16,174 Hey, Dad. - [laughs] 349 00:16:16,174 --> 00:16:17,776 Lani. - Hi. 350 00:16:17,776 --> 00:16:19,845 Yes. How are you? 351 00:16:19,845 --> 00:16:22,414 Oh, mmm. - Hi. 352 00:16:22,414 --> 00:16:24,983 Hello, brother. - Hello. 353 00:16:24,983 --> 00:16:27,552 Well, I would love to stay and hang out, 354 00:16:27,552 --> 00:16:29,955 but I need to pick up the twins from the Book Club. 355 00:16:29,955 --> 00:16:31,756 I'll see you later? - See you later. 356 00:16:31,756 --> 00:16:33,525 - Yeah. - Bye, Lexie. 357 00:16:33,525 --> 00:16:35,026 Bye. 358 00:16:35,026 --> 00:16:38,563 ♪ ♪ 359 00:16:38,563 --> 00:16:39,798 I'm sorry. 360 00:16:39,798 --> 00:16:44,136 That line, the wait just seemed like forever. 361 00:16:44,136 --> 00:16:45,604 What did you get? 362 00:16:45,604 --> 00:16:49,941 Uh, some hot dogs, tamales, and potato salad. 363 00:16:49,941 --> 00:16:54,613 Oh, you know, this just looks 364 00:16:54,613 --> 00:16:57,282 pretty crowded around here. 365 00:16:57,282 --> 00:16:59,284 Now, why don't we move to a more secluded spot? 366 00:16:59,284 --> 00:17:02,220 We can eat and watch the fireworks. 367 00:17:02,220 --> 00:17:05,023 It doesn't seem that crowded. [laughs] 368 00:17:05,023 --> 00:17:09,594 {\an8}Plus, we're right near Tom and Alice's plaque, 369 00:17:09,594 --> 00:17:12,164 {\an8}which is so comforting. 370 00:17:12,164 --> 00:17:15,267 I think this is the perfect spot. 371 00:17:15,267 --> 00:17:18,270 [relaxed acoustic music] 372 00:17:18,270 --> 00:17:20,272 ♪ ♪ 373 00:17:26,511 --> 00:17:28,847 OK, big smile. 374 00:17:28,847 --> 00:17:30,916 Come on, you can do better than that. 375 00:17:30,916 --> 00:17:32,784 [laughs] There, perfect. 376 00:17:32,784 --> 00:17:34,619 All right, Claire is gonna be 377 00:17:34,619 --> 00:17:36,321 very happy to see that you're out and about 378 00:17:36,321 --> 00:17:37,789 and having a good time. 379 00:17:37,789 --> 00:17:39,558 Yeah, well, you should send her some of yourself too. 380 00:17:39,558 --> 00:17:43,361 'Cause you look very beautiful tonight. 381 00:17:43,361 --> 00:17:44,729 That she does. 382 00:17:44,729 --> 00:17:46,598 I will make sure to take her picture. 383 00:17:46,598 --> 00:17:47,766 [chuckles] 384 00:17:47,766 --> 00:17:50,035 Well, you have a great night. 385 00:17:50,035 --> 00:17:51,536 You too. 386 00:17:53,839 --> 00:17:57,209 Well, I'm really glad that she took some photos of you 387 00:17:57,209 --> 00:17:59,377 to send to your daughter. 388 00:17:59,377 --> 00:18:01,379 I'm sure Claire must be worried sick about you 389 00:18:01,379 --> 00:18:02,614 since your shooting. 390 00:18:02,614 --> 00:18:04,249 Yeah, well, she was, until I told her 391 00:18:04,249 --> 00:18:07,819 that I had a very kind and wonderful nurse 392 00:18:07,819 --> 00:18:10,088 to take care of me. 393 00:18:10,088 --> 00:18:11,590 Mm. 394 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:14,059 [relaxed jazz music] 395 00:18:14,059 --> 00:18:16,595 All right, sent. 396 00:18:16,595 --> 00:18:18,763 Boy, I bet you miss your daughter, 397 00:18:18,763 --> 00:18:21,399 having her so far away, huh? - Oh, I really do. 398 00:18:21,399 --> 00:18:25,003 But we video chat all the time. We text and email. 399 00:18:25,003 --> 00:18:29,474 But, yeah, I do wish that I could just hug her sometimes. 400 00:18:29,474 --> 00:18:30,876 I bet you're a great mom too. 401 00:18:30,876 --> 00:18:32,944 [laughs] Well, if I am, 402 00:18:32,944 --> 00:18:34,512 it's because I learned from the best. 403 00:18:34,512 --> 00:18:35,714 [chuckles] Yeah. 404 00:18:35,714 --> 00:18:37,182 You know, speaking of that, is she 405 00:18:37,182 --> 00:18:40,952 still OK with us poking around this chessboard mystery? 406 00:18:40,952 --> 00:18:45,257 Um, well, when I told her that Paul 407 00:18:45,257 --> 00:18:47,325 was gonna help out, she was so relieved, 408 00:18:47,325 --> 00:18:51,796 and so I may not have told her that we're still poking around. 409 00:18:51,796 --> 00:18:53,598 Right. Got it. 410 00:18:53,598 --> 00:18:54,933 Yeah. 411 00:18:54,933 --> 00:18:58,103 Although it's not really high priority for Paul, 412 00:18:58,103 --> 00:19:00,538 since he's usually working on things where lives are at stake 413 00:19:00,538 --> 00:19:02,974 and, you know, not a game of Clue. 414 00:19:02,974 --> 00:19:05,677 Well, hey, it's my father's game of Clue, 415 00:19:05,677 --> 00:19:08,346 so potentially high stakes, right? 416 00:19:08,346 --> 00:19:10,081 Yeah, right. 417 00:19:10,081 --> 00:19:13,652 Well, let's just pray nobody gets whacked in the study 418 00:19:13,652 --> 00:19:16,621 with a candlestick. 419 00:19:16,621 --> 00:19:18,757 [indistinct chatter] 420 00:19:18,757 --> 00:19:21,793 Roman, I'm so sorry to hear about you and Kate. 421 00:19:21,793 --> 00:19:26,398 Yeah, so am I. 422 00:19:26,398 --> 00:19:29,934 But I kind of forced her hand. 423 00:19:29,934 --> 00:19:31,336 How so? 424 00:19:31,336 --> 00:19:34,372 Well, by giving Ari the room that Kate was holed up in 425 00:19:34,372 --> 00:19:38,376 when she was no longer welcome in our bedroom. 426 00:19:39,878 --> 00:19:41,579 Well, Will told me that-- 427 00:19:41,579 --> 00:19:43,748 that Ari had moved out of Gabi's. 428 00:19:43,748 --> 00:19:44,983 She did. 429 00:19:44,983 --> 00:19:46,918 And that kind of brought matters to a head, 430 00:19:46,918 --> 00:19:50,889 especially when Kate suggested that she move 431 00:19:50,889 --> 00:19:55,060 back into our bedroom, and I told her no, 432 00:19:55,060 --> 00:19:58,596 that she was on her own. 433 00:19:58,596 --> 00:20:00,699 Were there no more rooms here available? 434 00:20:00,699 --> 00:20:04,336 No, now that Joy Wesley and her baby are living here, 435 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:08,073 there are no rooms left. 436 00:20:08,073 --> 00:20:12,043 Well, where did she go? To the Salem Inn? 437 00:20:12,043 --> 00:20:14,079 That's where I thought she'd go. 438 00:20:14,079 --> 00:20:20,018 But no, she is back at the Kiriakis Mansion. 439 00:20:20,018 --> 00:20:23,188 [upbeat country tune] 440 00:20:23,188 --> 00:20:26,191 [relaxed acoustic music] 441 00:20:26,191 --> 00:20:30,028 ♪ ♪ 442 00:20:30,028 --> 00:20:32,897 Why are you two looking at me like that? 443 00:20:32,897 --> 00:20:37,369 I mean, if you insist on going someplace-- 444 00:20:37,369 --> 00:20:41,106 oh, now I get it. 445 00:20:41,106 --> 00:20:46,277 Now I see why you wanted to move to another place. 446 00:20:46,277 --> 00:20:48,546 You wouldn't mind if I join them? 447 00:20:48,546 --> 00:20:50,515 It's Trey's birthday. 448 00:20:50,515 --> 00:20:53,084 Of course not, baby. Go on. 449 00:20:53,084 --> 00:20:57,756 ♪ ♪ 450 00:20:57,756 --> 00:21:03,228 So do you feel like still sticking around here? 451 00:21:03,228 --> 00:21:04,963 Absolutely. 452 00:21:04,963 --> 00:21:09,667 I believe this square is big enough for everyone. 453 00:21:09,667 --> 00:21:13,538 ♪ ♪ 454 00:21:13,538 --> 00:21:15,707 Isn't this exciting, my angel? 455 00:21:15,707 --> 00:21:17,475 [laughs] 456 00:21:17,475 --> 00:21:19,744 Baby, it's your first birthday 457 00:21:19,744 --> 00:21:23,014 and the birthday of this great country of ours. 458 00:21:23,014 --> 00:21:24,115 [chuckles] Yeah. 459 00:21:24,115 --> 00:21:25,350 Theo, glad you could make it. 460 00:21:25,350 --> 00:21:27,152 Happy birthday, little man. 461 00:21:27,152 --> 00:21:29,587 [laughs] And isn't it amazing? 462 00:21:29,587 --> 00:21:32,891 This whole town threw a party just for you, 463 00:21:32,891 --> 00:21:36,694 with face painting and music and fireworks. 464 00:21:36,694 --> 00:21:39,597 Ooh, I hope he won't be expecting this every year. 465 00:21:39,597 --> 00:21:40,765 Oh, come on, you're the mayor, 466 00:21:40,765 --> 00:21:43,334 you can make it happen. - Oh, please. 467 00:21:43,334 --> 00:21:45,437 And have all these folks jumping out of their seats 468 00:21:45,437 --> 00:21:50,341 at the town hall over how I spoil my grandson? 469 00:21:50,341 --> 00:21:54,746 Uh, do you know if his sippy cup is in here? 470 00:21:54,746 --> 00:21:57,715 - Uh, is it not in the bag? - No. 471 00:21:57,715 --> 00:22:00,318 No, I swear I packed it. - OK, here, let me check. 472 00:22:00,318 --> 00:22:01,519 Let me take a look. 473 00:22:01,519 --> 00:22:02,620 All right, buddy, come here. - Thank you. 474 00:22:02,620 --> 00:22:03,988 Find this thing. 475 00:22:03,988 --> 00:22:05,423 Theo, will you help me bring out the cake, please? 476 00:22:05,423 --> 00:22:06,524 Mm-hmm. 477 00:22:06,524 --> 00:22:09,327 All right, you got your diapers. 478 00:22:09,327 --> 00:22:13,531 [laughs] Let's see. 479 00:22:13,531 --> 00:22:16,534 [shushing] 480 00:22:16,534 --> 00:22:19,537 [upbeat acoustic tune] 481 00:22:19,537 --> 00:22:23,508 ♪ ♪ 482 00:22:23,508 --> 00:22:28,646 Are you sure this doesn't make you feel uncomfortable? 483 00:22:28,646 --> 00:22:30,248 I'm fine, Abe. 484 00:22:30,248 --> 00:22:31,850 I promise. 485 00:22:31,850 --> 00:22:36,387 Now, how about we eat this food before it gets cold? 486 00:22:36,387 --> 00:22:41,159 ♪ ♪ 487 00:22:41,159 --> 00:22:43,728 [indistinct chatter] 488 00:22:43,728 --> 00:22:47,565 - Aha. - That's your cake, buddy. 489 00:22:47,565 --> 00:22:48,900 Yeah. 490 00:22:48,900 --> 00:22:50,034 Wonderful, wonderful. 491 00:22:50,034 --> 00:22:51,903 ♪ ♪ 492 00:22:51,903 --> 00:22:53,238 Yummy. 493 00:22:59,648 --> 00:23:00,916 [gasps] Hey you! 494 00:23:00,916 --> 00:23:02,785 It was so nice and thoughtful of you 495 00:23:02,785 --> 00:23:05,387 to give your little cousins gifts, Little T. 496 00:23:05,387 --> 00:23:07,156 You know, they loved 'em so much, 497 00:23:07,156 --> 00:23:08,624 they had to run back to the bookstore 498 00:23:08,624 --> 00:23:11,460 to show Julie and Foster, yes. - [laughs] 499 00:23:11,460 --> 00:23:13,529 You want to go back to Dad? - [laughs] 500 00:23:13,529 --> 00:23:14,897 Yeah. 501 00:23:14,897 --> 00:23:16,765 It was a pleasure, wasn't it, buddy? 502 00:23:16,765 --> 00:23:19,134 - Yeah. - Oh, oh, oh, oh. 503 00:23:19,134 --> 00:23:22,004 And it is also Lani and Eli's wedding anniversary. 504 00:23:22,004 --> 00:23:25,241 - Oh. - Yes, it is. 505 00:23:25,241 --> 00:23:27,676 Married six years today. - Wow. 506 00:23:27,676 --> 00:23:30,379 Congratulations. 507 00:23:30,379 --> 00:23:31,847 - Congratulations, baby. - Thank you. 508 00:23:31,847 --> 00:23:33,082 Congratulations. 509 00:23:33,082 --> 00:23:34,083 [laughs] 510 00:23:34,083 --> 00:23:36,452 Aw, thank you, thank you. 511 00:23:36,452 --> 00:23:38,053 Happy anniversary, Lani. 512 00:23:38,053 --> 00:23:40,756 Thank you, thank you, all of you. 513 00:23:40,756 --> 00:23:42,791 I just wish Eli was here to celebrate with us... 514 00:23:42,791 --> 00:23:43,826 Mm. 515 00:23:43,826 --> 00:23:45,828 - And not in the field. - Aw. 516 00:23:45,828 --> 00:23:47,830 Well, I'm sure he's gonna make it up to you. 517 00:23:47,830 --> 00:23:48,831 Mm-hmm. 518 00:23:48,831 --> 00:23:50,766 Ooh, you know what? 519 00:23:50,766 --> 00:23:53,235 I think that it is time to change... 520 00:23:53,235 --> 00:23:54,670 Uh-oh, are you stinky? 521 00:23:54,670 --> 00:23:56,972 This little one's diaper. Yeah, huh? 522 00:23:56,972 --> 00:23:59,174 - Oh, no. - We'll be right back. 523 00:23:59,174 --> 00:24:01,577 Hold on, hold on. Grandma's coming with you. 524 00:24:01,577 --> 00:24:02,978 [laughs] 525 00:24:02,978 --> 00:24:04,613 Uh-huh, then we'll be back to the party. 526 00:24:04,613 --> 00:24:06,482 Oh. 527 00:24:06,482 --> 00:24:08,717 And if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go 528 00:24:08,717 --> 00:24:10,252 check up on my mom and dad. 529 00:24:10,252 --> 00:24:11,854 Sure. 530 00:24:14,556 --> 00:24:18,827 Well, I'd say, besides Eli not being here, 531 00:24:18,827 --> 00:24:21,163 this evening turned out pretty good, 532 00:24:21,163 --> 00:24:23,899 don't you think? - I would, yeah, I do think. 533 00:24:23,899 --> 00:24:25,634 And I hate to do this, but I gotta... 534 00:24:25,634 --> 00:24:28,237 [phone rumbling] I gotta check my phone. 535 00:24:28,237 --> 00:24:31,507 - Everything OK? - You know what? 536 00:24:31,507 --> 00:24:32,908 I gotta take this call. I'm sorry. 537 00:24:32,908 --> 00:24:36,512 A business associate from Kuala Lumpur 538 00:24:36,512 --> 00:24:38,347 who clearly doesn't care that it's a holiday. 539 00:24:38,347 --> 00:24:41,016 Will you please let Chanel and Paulina know? 540 00:24:41,016 --> 00:24:43,118 - Yeah, of course. - Thank you. 541 00:24:46,588 --> 00:24:49,958 So you want to order some dessert before the fireworks? 542 00:24:49,958 --> 00:24:52,461 Mm. 543 00:24:52,461 --> 00:24:57,333 I was thinking that maybe we take the dessert 544 00:24:57,333 --> 00:25:01,503 and fireworks somewhere more private. 545 00:25:01,503 --> 00:25:04,173 Mm. 546 00:25:04,173 --> 00:25:06,008 Check, please. 547 00:25:06,008 --> 00:25:08,577 Look, we can make jokes all we want, 548 00:25:08,577 --> 00:25:10,479 but I don't want anyone to get hurt 549 00:25:10,479 --> 00:25:12,014 over this mystery either, OK? 550 00:25:12,014 --> 00:25:13,349 Because knowing my father, 551 00:25:13,349 --> 00:25:16,185 he might have set some kind of trap or something 552 00:25:16,185 --> 00:25:17,486 for your parents. Who knows? 553 00:25:17,486 --> 00:25:20,889 OK, we don't even know what we're looking for. 554 00:25:20,889 --> 00:25:24,293 I mean, what does a chess set and 1,000 Lira 555 00:25:24,293 --> 00:25:26,962 and Verdi and La Scala-- what does it even mean? 556 00:25:26,962 --> 00:25:28,530 Well, look, I'm very down to find out. 557 00:25:28,530 --> 00:25:32,301 But before we embark on this most excellent adventure, 558 00:25:32,301 --> 00:25:35,270 I think that we need to establish some ground rules. 559 00:25:35,270 --> 00:25:37,706 OK? - Like? 560 00:25:37,706 --> 00:25:39,475 Well, let's make a pact. 561 00:25:39,475 --> 00:25:42,478 If we ever start to feel like this is a bad idea, 562 00:25:42,478 --> 00:25:44,747 if you ever start to feel uncomfortable, 563 00:25:44,747 --> 00:25:47,516 we drop it, no arguments. 564 00:25:47,516 --> 00:25:49,485 And that goes for you, too? 565 00:25:49,485 --> 00:25:50,919 - Deal. - Deal. 566 00:25:50,919 --> 00:25:52,287 [chuckles] 567 00:25:52,287 --> 00:25:54,356 Now, on a lighter note, this whole wild goose chase 568 00:25:54,356 --> 00:25:56,158 has made me do something very out of character, 569 00:25:56,158 --> 00:25:58,427 something I've never done before, actually. 570 00:25:58,427 --> 00:26:00,229 Oh, yeah? What? 571 00:26:00,229 --> 00:26:03,999 Well, I bought these. 572 00:26:03,999 --> 00:26:05,567 Much to my father's dismay, 573 00:26:05,567 --> 00:26:09,071 classical music was never really my thing. 574 00:26:09,071 --> 00:26:11,640 Though, Metallica was never really his either, I guess. 575 00:26:11,640 --> 00:26:14,243 Oh, wow, I bet. [laughs] 576 00:26:14,243 --> 00:26:16,211 The Salem String Quartet's 577 00:26:16,211 --> 00:26:18,080 "Verdi in the Square." 578 00:26:18,080 --> 00:26:19,281 Who knows? 579 00:26:19,281 --> 00:26:22,284 Maybe we'll get a little inspired. 580 00:26:22,284 --> 00:26:24,887 OK. 581 00:26:24,887 --> 00:26:26,789 [relaxed jazz music] 582 00:26:26,789 --> 00:26:28,991 You know, actually, it makes sense that 583 00:26:28,991 --> 00:26:32,127 Kate would go to Victor's. 584 00:26:32,127 --> 00:26:35,297 Her son is living there. 585 00:26:35,297 --> 00:26:37,733 True. 586 00:26:37,733 --> 00:26:41,170 But to frame Johnny the way she did, 587 00:26:41,170 --> 00:26:44,506 it just feels like a Kiriakis plot, you know? 588 00:26:44,506 --> 00:26:46,708 And now, with her living there, it feels like they're 589 00:26:46,708 --> 00:26:50,312 all just circling the wagons. 590 00:26:50,312 --> 00:26:51,880 Well, the optics are not good, 591 00:26:51,880 --> 00:26:54,917 but maybe Philip was just doing 592 00:26:54,917 --> 00:26:59,121 what he could to try to help his mother in her hour of need. 593 00:26:59,121 --> 00:27:02,057 Yeah, I suppose. 594 00:27:02,057 --> 00:27:05,427 And yet, Kate, all this time, she insisted, 595 00:27:05,427 --> 00:27:07,696 swore that my family was her family. 596 00:27:07,696 --> 00:27:11,300 Well, clearly not. 597 00:27:11,300 --> 00:27:13,569 And can you imagine what she would do 598 00:27:13,569 --> 00:27:16,972 if someone screwed over Philip or one of her other kids 599 00:27:16,972 --> 00:27:19,074 the way she did Johnny? 600 00:27:19,074 --> 00:27:21,210 [relaxed country music] 601 00:27:21,210 --> 00:27:24,513 Roman, I can imagine that. 602 00:27:24,513 --> 00:27:30,485 It was exactly what Sami did to Kate and Austin a few times. 603 00:27:30,485 --> 00:27:33,255 That's right. Of course. 604 00:27:33,255 --> 00:27:37,226 And hell hath no fury. 605 00:27:37,226 --> 00:27:39,361 Thing is, I know Kate doesn't always 606 00:27:39,361 --> 00:27:42,564 walk the straight and narrow. 607 00:27:42,564 --> 00:27:47,002 But to do what she did to our grandson, 608 00:27:47,002 --> 00:27:49,004 I don't know how to live with that. 609 00:27:49,004 --> 00:27:52,474 ♪ ♪ 610 00:27:52,474 --> 00:27:58,213 I also don't know how not to. 611 00:27:58,213 --> 00:28:02,251 I don't know how to live without her, Marlena. 612 00:28:02,251 --> 00:28:04,720 ♪ ♪ 613 00:28:06,221 --> 00:28:09,791 So how were the birthday festivities? 614 00:28:09,791 --> 00:28:12,160 Great. It was good fun. 615 00:28:12,160 --> 00:28:15,731 Too bad Trey's not going to remember anything about it. 616 00:28:15,731 --> 00:28:17,099 [chuckles] 617 00:28:17,099 --> 00:28:22,237 Well, at this age, the party is not for the kid, 618 00:28:22,237 --> 00:28:24,873 but for the parents. [chuckles] 619 00:28:24,873 --> 00:28:28,777 Oh, I remember your first 620 00:28:28,777 --> 00:28:32,180 birthday party so vividly. 621 00:28:32,180 --> 00:28:34,316 Don't you, Abe? - I do. 622 00:28:34,316 --> 00:28:37,586 [laughs] I remember you-- 623 00:28:37,586 --> 00:28:41,790 you smeared the frosting all through my hair, 624 00:28:41,790 --> 00:28:44,559 and your eyes went wide, and you giggled, 625 00:28:44,559 --> 00:28:46,795 and you were so pleased with yourself. 626 00:28:46,795 --> 00:28:48,797 - Oh. - [laughs] 627 00:28:48,797 --> 00:28:51,833 And you clapped for each present 628 00:28:51,833 --> 00:28:54,369 very, very loudly. - Uh-huh. 629 00:28:54,369 --> 00:28:57,406 - [laughs] - [laughs] 630 00:28:57,406 --> 00:29:00,108 [gentle music] 631 00:29:00,108 --> 00:29:04,313 But what I remember most about you at that age was... 632 00:29:04,313 --> 00:29:09,585 ♪ ♪ 633 00:29:09,585 --> 00:29:15,190 How you looked at me when I held you in my arms... 634 00:29:15,190 --> 00:29:17,292 ♪ ♪ 635 00:29:17,292 --> 00:29:19,995 Like I held the secret to the universe... 636 00:29:19,995 --> 00:29:23,966 ♪ ♪ 637 00:29:23,966 --> 00:29:26,802 Like I was your whole world. 638 00:29:26,802 --> 00:29:28,236 ♪ ♪ 639 00:29:28,236 --> 00:29:29,371 [gasps] 640 00:29:29,371 --> 00:29:31,506 ♪ ♪ 641 00:29:31,506 --> 00:29:34,643 Can I hold you in my arms right now? 642 00:29:34,643 --> 00:29:38,013 Yes. Yes, of course you can. 643 00:29:38,013 --> 00:29:41,450 [sighs] 644 00:29:41,450 --> 00:29:48,557 ♪ ♪ 645 00:29:54,863 --> 00:29:56,198 Where'd Johnny go? 646 00:29:56,198 --> 00:29:57,899 He said he needed to return a call 647 00:29:57,899 --> 00:30:00,902 to a business associate in Kuala Lumpur. 648 00:30:00,902 --> 00:30:01,903 - Hmm. - What? 649 00:30:01,903 --> 00:30:03,472 Johnny's working on the Fourth? 650 00:30:03,472 --> 00:30:05,307 In the middle of his son's birthday party? 651 00:30:05,307 --> 00:30:07,442 It is OK, Mama. 652 00:30:07,442 --> 00:30:09,645 He's had to take a lot of time off these past few weeks 653 00:30:09,645 --> 00:30:12,114 to be there for me, so he's probably just playing catch-up. 654 00:30:12,114 --> 00:30:13,715 I'll text him. 655 00:30:13,715 --> 00:30:15,217 All right, you know what? 656 00:30:15,217 --> 00:30:18,320 It is way past this little guy's bedtime, 657 00:30:18,320 --> 00:30:20,022 so I should probably get him home 658 00:30:20,022 --> 00:30:22,124 and try to get him to sleep. 659 00:30:22,124 --> 00:30:25,027 All right, I love you, Mama. - Oh, I love you too, baby. 660 00:30:25,027 --> 00:30:26,561 Bye-bye, Little Trey. 661 00:30:28,430 --> 00:30:30,098 [laughs] 662 00:30:30,098 --> 00:30:31,600 Oh, bye, sis. 663 00:30:31,600 --> 00:30:33,835 Bye. Mwah. 664 00:30:35,404 --> 00:30:38,340 Bye, birthday boy. [chuckles] 665 00:30:38,340 --> 00:30:39,708 All right, enjoy the fireworks. 666 00:30:39,708 --> 00:30:41,376 - Mm-hmm. - Oh! 667 00:30:41,376 --> 00:30:43,412 Nope, nope, nope. - [chuckles] 668 00:30:43,412 --> 00:30:46,415 [relaxed acoustic music] 669 00:30:46,415 --> 00:30:53,522 ♪ ♪ 670 00:30:59,127 --> 00:31:01,163 I love you, Mama. 671 00:31:05,434 --> 00:31:08,370 [tense music] 672 00:31:08,370 --> 00:31:15,477 ♪ ♪ 673 00:31:23,218 --> 00:31:26,154 [gentle music] 674 00:31:26,154 --> 00:31:29,825 ♪ ♪ 675 00:31:29,825 --> 00:31:32,661 You sure you don't want to watch the fireworks? 676 00:31:32,661 --> 00:31:34,362 Mm. 677 00:31:35,797 --> 00:31:39,935 I think that we can set 678 00:31:39,935 --> 00:31:43,171 a few off of our own. 679 00:31:43,171 --> 00:31:45,140 - Mm. - [chuckles] 680 00:31:45,140 --> 00:31:48,143 [romantic music] 681 00:31:48,143 --> 00:31:55,250 ♪ ♪ 682 00:32:07,662 --> 00:32:10,699 [fireworks exploding distantly] 683 00:32:13,235 --> 00:32:14,769 Roman, I hope you and Kate find 684 00:32:14,769 --> 00:32:19,007 your way back together, but, you know, 685 00:32:19,007 --> 00:32:21,676 just--just don't rush it. 686 00:32:21,676 --> 00:32:25,847 Because usually clarity comes when we don't try to force it. 687 00:32:25,847 --> 00:32:27,883 That's very true. 688 00:32:27,883 --> 00:32:30,318 And thank you, that was helpful. 689 00:32:30,318 --> 00:32:32,187 But now, enough about me. 690 00:32:32,187 --> 00:32:34,055 I want to hear what's going on with you. 691 00:32:34,055 --> 00:32:37,325 So how about we take a quick walk and talk 692 00:32:37,325 --> 00:32:39,961 to the square and watch some fireworks 693 00:32:39,961 --> 00:32:45,066 and wish our great grandson a happy birthday? 694 00:32:45,066 --> 00:32:46,768 - I'd like that. - How about that? 695 00:32:46,768 --> 00:32:48,770 - How about that? - [laughs] 696 00:32:48,770 --> 00:32:54,276 [relaxed country tune] 697 00:32:54,276 --> 00:32:57,512 [fireworks booming] 698 00:32:59,014 --> 00:33:01,049 [laughs] 699 00:33:03,251 --> 00:33:05,187 Happy Fourth of July, darling. 700 00:33:05,187 --> 00:33:06,655 [crowd exclaims] 701 00:33:06,655 --> 00:33:09,157 And many more. 702 00:33:09,157 --> 00:33:11,159 [crowd cheering] 703 00:33:11,159 --> 00:33:14,162 [fireworks booming] 704 00:33:14,162 --> 00:33:17,165 [gentle music] 705 00:33:17,165 --> 00:33:23,205 ♪ ♪ 706 00:33:33,481 --> 00:33:36,418 [fireworks booming] 707 00:33:36,418 --> 00:33:43,525 ♪ ♪ 708 00:33:44,693 --> 00:33:46,728 [crowd cheering] 709 00:33:54,236 --> 00:33:56,271 Let's go get the twins, huh? 710 00:33:58,607 --> 00:34:00,542 You coming, Mama? 711 00:34:00,542 --> 00:34:02,644 No, no, I'm gonna head home. 712 00:34:02,644 --> 00:34:04,145 - You sure? - Oh, yeah. 713 00:34:04,145 --> 00:34:05,647 Yeah, I'm sure. - OK. 714 00:34:05,647 --> 00:34:09,084 I love you. - Oh, I love you, too. 715 00:34:09,084 --> 00:34:11,186 [laughter] 716 00:34:12,887 --> 00:34:14,222 Good night, Paulina. 717 00:34:14,222 --> 00:34:17,425 Oh, night. Oh. 718 00:34:17,425 --> 00:34:19,094 [sighs] 719 00:34:19,094 --> 00:34:22,197 [crowd cheering] 720 00:34:23,665 --> 00:34:25,433 [fireworks booming] 721 00:34:25,433 --> 00:34:29,371 Oh, Johnny sent me the sweetest video 722 00:34:29,371 --> 00:34:31,139 of Trey this morning. 723 00:34:31,139 --> 00:34:32,741 Yeah, was that the one where Johnny 724 00:34:32,741 --> 00:34:35,243 was playing peek-a-boo with him and Trey was laughing so hard? 725 00:34:35,243 --> 00:34:36,478 That's the one. 726 00:34:36,478 --> 00:34:38,713 I actually watched that several times. 727 00:34:38,713 --> 00:34:41,149 Oh, Paulina, hi. 728 00:34:41,149 --> 00:34:42,884 Marlena, Roman. 729 00:34:42,884 --> 00:34:44,786 So were you at Trey's birthday party? 730 00:34:44,786 --> 00:34:45,954 It isn't over, is it? 731 00:34:45,954 --> 00:34:47,689 - Yeah, it is. - Oh. 732 00:34:47,689 --> 00:34:49,557 - We missed it? - Oh, yeah. 733 00:34:49,557 --> 00:34:52,060 But I'm sure Trey, he won't mind. 734 00:34:52,060 --> 00:34:54,529 [laughs] He won't remember it anyway. 735 00:34:54,529 --> 00:34:56,064 - Oh. - That is true. 736 00:34:56,064 --> 00:35:00,101 And we will celebrate with him and his parents another time. 737 00:35:00,101 --> 00:35:01,970 Mm-hmm, of course, sure. 738 00:35:01,970 --> 00:35:03,338 Well, I'm gonna be heading home. 739 00:35:03,338 --> 00:35:05,507 What? Already? 740 00:35:05,507 --> 00:35:07,475 Why don't you-- why don't you stay 741 00:35:07,475 --> 00:35:10,879 and enjoy the end of the fireworks with Roman and me? 742 00:35:12,781 --> 00:35:15,450 Ah, sure, I'd like that. 743 00:35:15,450 --> 00:35:17,752 [laughs] 744 00:35:17,752 --> 00:35:20,822 Oh! [laughs] 745 00:35:20,822 --> 00:35:23,925 [fireworks booming, whistling] 746 00:35:30,465 --> 00:35:33,768 Oh, hey. 747 00:35:33,768 --> 00:35:35,437 Hey, you. 748 00:35:35,437 --> 00:35:37,672 Come sit. 749 00:35:37,672 --> 00:35:39,607 Ah. So Trey's asleep, huh? 750 00:35:39,607 --> 00:35:40,909 Uh-huh. 751 00:35:40,909 --> 00:35:43,678 He went down the second we walked in the door. 752 00:35:43,678 --> 00:35:44,746 [chuckles] 753 00:35:44,746 --> 00:35:46,381 I'm sorry I had to leave the party early. 754 00:35:46,381 --> 00:35:47,716 Oh, that's all right. 755 00:35:47,716 --> 00:35:50,251 Is everything OK at work? 756 00:35:50,251 --> 00:35:52,354 Yeah. Yeah, it should be now. 757 00:35:52,354 --> 00:35:53,655 It should be fine. 758 00:35:53,655 --> 00:35:54,923 You sure? 759 00:35:54,923 --> 00:35:56,424 [gentle music] 760 00:35:56,424 --> 00:35:59,127 No more talk about work. OK? 761 00:35:59,127 --> 00:36:03,198 In fact, no more talk at all. 762 00:36:03,198 --> 00:36:10,205 ♪ ♪