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00:09Oh
00:10Oh
00:10Yeah, well today's the big day yeah, yeah, I'm gonna be glad when it's over
00:23Welcome welcome welcome everyone
00:28Everyone I would like to welcome you
00:33Hello, Theo I
00:36Just want to make sure you have everything you need I do
00:40Thanks good good. Well if anything comes up I will be in the garden
00:47Welcome everyone everyone everyone
00:55Yo
00:57How we doing?
00:59I'm nervous
01:01Public speaking, it's not my thing
01:03Don't even worry man you got this
01:05Now you get up there and the nerves creeping
01:07Just picture everybody in their underwear
01:11So
01:13Any answer about what the big guy left behind?
01:16Be patient uncle
01:17You'll find out soon enough
01:24Home sweet home
01:27It's good to be back, isn't it?
01:30For yet another occasion related to your father's passing?
01:34I don't think so
01:36I mean this has got to be the longest farewell tour of all time
01:39Elton John's got nothing on Stefano DiMera
01:43I know darling he's been going on for decades but I promise you
01:47This will be the very last goodbye
01:50Tom
01:50All I know is that we are missing the Chelsea Flower Show for this
01:54Nonsense
01:56Really?
01:57I'm sure a hefty inheritance will do something to assuage your disappointment
02:03Well you have a point
02:05And this is not yet another occasion in the DiMera family
02:08It's a vitally important one
02:10It is the passing of the torch
02:12From one generation to the next
02:15Yes
02:17But is passing on any of this really a good thing?
02:32Ahem
02:34Harold told me there might be critters out here
02:41What's new kitty cat?
02:46Thank you for meeting me before the reading
02:50I'm honored to have been invited
02:53You meant a great deal to father
02:55Likewise
02:57So tell me, what do you know about this codicil he's added to his will?
03:02You don't mind talking in front of her?
03:06No, I don't
03:07She's as in the dark as I am
03:09Father grew up that codicil well after the last time I saw him
03:13The only person who knows anything about that time is Dr. Rolfe
03:18If you want answers, talk to him
03:21And not you, Reacher, his trusted girlfriend
03:26Rosalind Russell, I am not
03:28And I certainly wasn't working with Cary Grant
03:32But on a note of pure self-interest
03:35Here's hoping the good doctor didn't persuade your father to leave everything to him
03:40I'm hoping to cash out and retire to Boca
03:43Boca, huh?
03:44Oh, you'll be running that place before your first B-side Binoza
03:49I don't run places, I elevate them
03:53That you do with flair
03:57And now back on topic
04:00Oh, I take it, Dr. Rolfe won't be making an appearance at the reading
04:04Oh, heavens no, no
04:07He still wants the questioning about hiring that crackpot Owen Kent
04:12So he just needs to remain hidden for now
04:17Focus on Lexi's recovery
04:31Oh, boy, must be my lucky day
04:34I was thinking the same thing
04:37I just came from seeing Rachel
04:40She was so pleased that I was there
04:43Well, she wouldn't have been if she knew what you did
04:46I love my granddaughter with all my heart
04:51How dare you try to keep me from her?
05:02Like sand through the hourglass
05:05So are the days of our lives
05:18You couldn't possibly have thought that she would get away with revoking my visitation
05:23Because Rachel needs her family right now more than ever
05:27No, you just know everything, don't you?
05:32I know that Rachel is young
05:34And she's developing the tools to be able to decipher right from wrong
05:41It's always good versus evil with you
05:44I mean, just a simplistic way to see the world
05:48You know, I'm really hoping that she inherits her father
05:53And John's kindness, gentleness, generosity
05:58And not all the evil that runs in your side of the family
06:04Well, I'm sorry we had to meet like this
06:06Yet again
06:08You know father, he loves to make his family uncomfortable
06:12More like squirm
06:15So, before the festivities get underway
06:17I was hoping to have a word with Thea in private
06:19So, if you and Anna don't mind
06:22Of course
06:22I heard Cook's got quite the spread, you wanna check it out?
06:25Sure, you lead the way
06:27And then I will dash off and freshen up upstairs
06:34Now that it's just us
06:38I'd like to know why
06:40You decided
06:42To resign from Gamera
06:49What are you doing here, Leo?
06:51Bird watching?
06:53Here, today of all days
06:55I, like you, am a multitasker
06:57And since you failed to score me an invite to Stefano's will reading
07:00I invited myself to watch birds
07:02Amongst other things from a respectful remove
07:05You are trespassing
07:06Please, I work for Chadwick and by tomorrow he may own this joint
07:09Oh, so Chad told you he could be here
07:12Well, I would have asked him, but I didn't want to put him in an awkward position with the family
07:15Trust me, he'd be totally cool with it
07:17I highly doubt that
07:18Chad does not want you airing his family's dirty laundry
07:22Will there be dirty laundry?
07:23Look, Chad's got enough going on
07:26He doesn't need you causing trouble
07:30So interesting
07:31What?
07:33How you seem more concerned with protecting my boss than your own
07:36No
07:39No
07:42Johnny took control of Gamera out of necessity
07:47Lamu were kidnapped
07:48Asked him to stay on
07:50Until you got over your injuries, which you have
07:52Now I really would like to know
07:56Why did you decide not to return?
07:59I told you on the phone
08:01Yeah, I know
08:01The CEO wasn't your position
08:04But now that we're face to face
08:06I'd like to have a bit more of an explanation
08:11Yeah, you've been doing a wonderful job
08:15Everyone was impressed with your leadership
08:20Johnny's doing fine
08:21Johnny's doing fine?
08:24Johnny's got us embroiled in a lawsuit with Titan
08:27I don't think it's entirely his fault
08:29Look, if I wanted Johnny to be the CEO
08:31I would have offered him the position in the first place
08:34That's what his father wanted
08:35For his son to run the company
08:37And now
08:40He's gotten his wish
08:42Since you've stepped down
08:46Tell me
08:49What did my brother hold over your head to make you quit?
08:54It's a good thing we've kept well for him
08:57So we can monitor Lexi
08:59I know he's very concerned that your sister's recovery seems to have plateaued
09:06His optimism that she'll awaken seems to decrease by the day
09:12What happens if this grand investment of yours doesn't pay off as you'd hoped
09:17And we're left with a product that can't be sold
09:22We keep going
09:25Dimiris, don't quit
09:29We'll keep experimenting until we're successful
09:34We have a shortage of patience
09:37That's for sure
09:44Yes?
09:48I see
09:51Thank you for letting me know
09:54What is it?
09:56Our contact at the airport says a charter plane has landed in Salem
10:01Bound from Alemania
10:14Brady and John?
10:17Please, they're not exactly saints
10:19I know they're flawed
10:22But they do have Rachel's best interest at heart
10:25So do I
10:27And nothing and no one
10:29Is more important to me than my daughter
10:33Eat me all you want
10:34But you know damn well that's true
10:39You think you and yours are so much better than me and mine
10:43Don't kid yourself, Marlena
10:45Your family tree has quite a few bad apples on it as well
10:53After Rachel was conceived
10:55It was out of love
10:58Unlike Johnny
11:00My daughter Samantha
11:02She was
11:03She was great
11:06And in spite of that horrific tragedy
11:11Johnny is loved
11:12By both of his parents
11:15Maybe
11:18You think my daughter
11:21Deserves to be locked up in a mental institution
11:25What about Johnny, Marlena?
11:27What about him?
11:28Hmm?
11:29I mean after he learned
11:31Of his not so immaculate conception
11:35He found a gun and nearly shot E.J. too
11:40Well that was
11:42Could have been a terrible tragedy
11:46Come on Marlena
11:49You loathe E.J. just as much as I do
11:52I mean
11:54He hurt everyone you care about
11:57Your children, your grandchildren
12:01Don't pretend you wouldn't be thrilled if he ceased to exist
12:05He wouldn't exist if it weren't for you
12:08Oh
12:10What are you talking about?
12:12You were so desperate to hang on to John after your miscarriage that
12:18Stefano paid Susan
12:20To have a child
12:23Put it in your arms
12:24And you would pass it off as your own
12:29That was E.J.
12:32And everything he's done
12:34All the lies he's told
12:37All the people that he has hurt
12:40Stem directly
12:41From you
12:45Are we done?
12:47I think we are
12:50I will never understand
12:52What my father or John saw in you
13:01Leo?
13:02I do not have time for this
13:04Okay?
13:05I have to get back to work
13:06I am warning you though
13:08If you get caught
13:10I cannot bail you out
13:12So stay out of trouble
13:15What?
13:16Of course
13:41That was close
13:44I want to end up in Mrs. Doubtfire's purse
13:47But where did she come from?
13:53Look, leaving the mirror
13:55It was my decision
13:56You remember how reluctant I was to take the job
14:00But you ultimately said yes
14:01Uncle Tony, I am grateful that you believed in me
14:04But accepting the job it nearly got me killed
14:06Staying on a CEO
14:08It's going to keep that target on my back
14:09I cannot put my family through that again
14:14I couldn't agree more
14:16Well, hello Abe
14:19Tony
14:20Good to see you
14:20Good to see you
14:21Bad
14:25So, where is everybody?
14:27Well, they are in the dining room
14:28Shall we join them?
14:30Yes
14:58Oh, I brought father's favourites from the cellar
15:02I am sure we will need a heavy pour before this day is over
15:06I will open them to breed
15:09Oh
15:11Thank you, Kat
15:12For everything you have done for me today
15:15Of course
15:16Is there anything else you need?
15:18No, that is it for now
15:19But I appreciate that I can always count on you
15:24Rita, glad you could make it
15:27I hope I am dressed appropriately
15:29I went with business professional, which sounds redundant
15:33Well, everyone is in the dining room having a bite to eat before we get started
15:36And I will meet you in there
15:37I am just going to grab EJ real quick
15:39Thank you
15:43And I owe you a ring
15:44For what?
15:46Dinner, and I promise you next time we will have dessert
15:49I should head off into the dining room, would you like to join me?
15:55I have to finish pouring the wine and I have a few more things to finish up before the reception
16:01Very well
16:19As much as I would love to continue down this highway to hell
16:25I need to get to my father's will, really
16:27Hmm
16:29I am sure that will be a circus
16:32Well, it is funny
16:33I will be the only living daughter who can show her face without getting arrested
16:42Well, this is a safe place
16:47Don't know what is upsetting you
16:49It is my mother
16:53What?
16:55Lexi?
16:56What about her?
16:58She is alive
17:00Oh, Marlena!
17:02Hmm
17:04You should come
17:05I mean, you were invited after all
17:07So was John
17:10Tempting, but I think I will pass
17:13Aren't you curious about the gifts that Stefano left you?
17:17No, not in the slightest
17:19I think John would have been
17:24Look at that
17:27My father is dead
17:30And you are still afraid to face him on your own
17:34Hmm
17:45You haven't eaten anything
17:47I can't
17:50Too nervous
17:52You know you are going to do just fine
17:54And remember, I am
17:56Always right here with you
17:57You always have been, Dad
18:01Your mother
18:03Is the reason I came today
18:07She didn't want you involved in
18:09The do mere business
18:12But she would want you to get your rightful share of the estate
18:17Look, I
18:19She is watching
18:21She is watching, son
18:24And she is so proud
18:26Of the man you've become
18:44I see you found your work wife
18:47Hello, Anna
18:49Hello
18:50I was just filling and reading about the wonderful adventures we've had in Morocco
18:54I do love a funky cold medina
19:06You alright?
19:08You alright?
19:08Oh, ha ha ha
19:09Yes, I just
19:11Detest that woman with a burning passion
19:14She's always had designs on my Tony
19:17I, uh, did not know that
19:19Yeah, well
19:21If I ever
19:23Fall off a cruise ship
19:24You know who to blame
19:27Okay.
19:34I think we're just about ready.
19:39Oh, E.J., we were horrified to hear about what happened to Johnny.
19:47Yeah, so glad he's going to be okay.
19:50Yes, thankfully he will be.
19:52But they still haven't found the young woman, the police haven't.
19:56They tried to blow them to smithereens?
19:58No, no, they haven't.
20:00Oh, the reports say that the poor girl took her own life.
20:05Oh, how tragic.
20:07Yeah, indeed.
20:27Oh, good to see you. How are you doing?
20:29You as well, Mr. DeMira.
20:31I hope you bring Thomas Charlotte to visit sometime, sir.
20:34Sure, you will do, will do.
20:35There, have a seat.
20:36Hey.
20:42Hey.
20:44Hey.
20:45How's Rachel?
20:47Thank you for asking.
20:49No one else in this self-absorbed family has.
20:52Thomas has somebody all the time.
20:54I'd like to take him to go see her, if that's okay.
20:58Chad, that'd be wonderful.
21:00Rachel would be so happy to see him.
21:03Could everyone please take their seats?
21:06We will get started momentarily.
21:09Now, we may have an additional guest.
21:11It's come to my attention that a private jet from Alemania has touched down here this afternoon.
21:16Now, it could be Megan, but it's most likely her son, Dimitri.
21:22Or perhaps we should just lock the doors.
21:24Or tunnels.
21:27Oh, you never know what's creeping around down there.
21:49You!
21:57What are you doing here?
21:59I told you to stay out of trouble.
22:00I'm following my bliss.
22:01More specifically, Aleid.
22:02Even more specifically, that goblin woman who's scarce for living but Jesus out of me.
22:07Makes sense.
22:08After you hightailed it out of the garden, E.J.'s Hinchwarch, Rita, popped up out of nowhere.
22:13And I discovered that she did not, in fact, emerge from the underworld, but from an entrance to these tunnels.
22:17Which you should not have used.
22:19Oh, yeah?
22:20What's your excuse?
22:21I was getting wine for the gathering upstairs.
22:26I don't think so, kitty cat.
22:28I think you're here for the same reason I am.
22:31Just by Aunt E.J.
22:43I would like to welcome everyone to the reading of my grandfather's last will and testament.
22:51Without further ado, let's begin.
22:57I, Stefano DiMera, being of sound mind, know there must be a great deal of skepticism among those assembled today.
23:06How, you ask, is this will reading going to be different from every other?
23:11The answer is, this will is real.
23:16And final, I am gone, and therefore it is imperative to pass on my legacy to my successors.
23:24As you all know, I was named executor of No-No's estate.
23:27Not everybody's happy about that.
23:31He explains his decision.
23:34As for Theodore?
23:36Me.
23:38Having seen the fine upstanding man my grandson has become, I believe he will be honest and fair and not
23:44abuse his power as executor based on self-interest or vengeful feelings towards his siblings.
23:50That's ridiculous.
23:51No, it's not.
23:54That wasn't me saying that.
23:56It's in the text here.
23:59Father knew exactly what to say.
24:03Elvis, I fear you're too much like me, which makes me both proud and careful.
24:10Don't gloat, Kristen.
24:12Ha ha, touche, Father.
24:15Oh, we all know that he's dead, but why do I get the feeling that he's still here?
24:32And now, on to my estate.
24:37It's taking forever.
24:40I mean, maybe this is Stefano's last trick, making us sit here and listen to this until the end of
24:45time.
24:46Oh, don't worry, lovey.
24:48We'll be going to London for that flower show before you even know it.
24:54My estate will be equally divided among my offspring.
24:58The inheritance of anyone who is deceased shall go to their beneficiaries.
25:03If there are no beneficiaries, as is the case for Andre, Renee, Stefan, Jake, and Peter,
25:11their apportion will return to the estate to be divided equally among my living heirs.
25:17Anyone who has not laid claim in a timely manner shall forfeit their right to inherit.
25:23In addition to my vast wealth, the estate includes, among other holdings, the Demir Mansion,
25:31commercial real estate, the Archipelago of Islands, Maison Blanche, and Melliswan.
25:38All are held in equal shares by their heirs and can be sold, but only if there is a unanimous
25:46consent.
25:47Like that will never happen.
25:58Harold.
25:59I'll give it.
26:05Let me guess, Father.
26:06The other shoe is about to drop.
26:14Why would I be stupid enough to spy on my own boss?
26:17Oh, I can think of a number of reasons.
26:20Good.
26:21You know what?
26:21You do that.
26:22You do that.
26:23I don't have time for this.
26:24Okay?
26:24But if you get caught down here, you're on your own.
26:27Hey, did you ever see the movie Gotcha?
26:30A college kid goes to Paris on vacation and meets this sexy, mysterious woman named Sasha.
26:35Pixie haircut and alluring Czechoslovenian accent.
26:37Anyway, she seduces him to go in with her to East Berlin.
26:40Now, this is the mid-80s.
26:41The wall is still up, so it's a very dangerous trip.
26:44Why are you telling me this?
26:46Because, see, Sasha wasn't just a sexy and mysterious woman.
26:50She was also a spy.
26:54Dimitri once told me he thought you were ISA.
26:57I totally dismissed the idea, but now I'm wondering if maybe he was right.
27:01The night of the hospital gala.
27:04How a meet-cute outside of E.J.'s lab.
27:08I thought you caught me trying to uncover E.J.'s secret, but maybe I caught you.
27:14Maybe I got you.
27:17Ah.
27:18Oh, my God, it's true. You are ISA.
27:26I thought you weren't coming.
27:29I changed my mind.
27:32Helena.
27:33Welcome.
27:34Hi, my friend.
27:37Please, please, please.
27:44It's good to see you, Dr. Evans.
27:48You too, Theo.
27:54I would like to express my gratitude to my long-time loyal staff.
27:59Rita, Harold, and Dr. Wilhelm Rolfe.
28:05I encourage you to stay with the family for many years to come.
28:09But when you do choose to retire, I have purchased homes in the cities of your choice.
28:15Boca?
28:17Toledo.
28:19I have also established a trust to take care of you.
28:22The way you have taken care of us for all the remaining days of your lives.
28:34This brings me to my final request.
28:37It is for my worthy opponent.
28:39My pupil-turned-adversary.
28:42My pawn.
28:44John Black.
28:46And my queen of the night, Dr. Marlena Evans.
29:05For John and Marlena.
29:08May our match continue.
29:13It's probably a diamond tiara.
29:17Marlena.
29:18Marlena, you don't have to open it.
29:21No.
29:24Stefano is gone.
29:27His sick game ends here.
29:30And now.
29:50That's it?
29:52A chess game?
29:54Father usually does better than that.
29:59Thank you, Theo.
30:03I respectfully decline the gift.
30:07And the reception.
30:15Well.
30:17That was.
30:19Surprisingly uneventful.
30:21Yes, I have to pray.
30:22I've got a headache coming on.
30:23I'm gonna go lie down.
30:25Marlena.
30:26Wait.
30:26I'll walk you out.
30:30And now.
30:32I would like to read some final words from Nona.
30:36Of my many achievements, none was greater than my children.
30:41As in every family, there will be disagreements among siblings.
30:45But I encourage each of you, including those who have been forgotten or cast out,
30:52to find a way to move past your grievances and forgive.
30:58All that was once mine is now yours.
31:01However, it is only when there is peace and unity among you that everything I've accomplished can truly be passed
31:10on,
31:10from me, to you, to your progeny.
31:15Despite the vilification of our name, hold your heads high.
31:21Be forever proud of who you are.
31:26Remember.
31:28The mirrors are not born to serve, but born to lead.
31:33We do not accept the fate others determined for us.
31:35We create our own.
31:38Go forth and live your lives as I did.
31:41With fearlessness and vigor, determination and might.
31:48Increase our prominence in Salem and the world.
31:51This is not the end, but merely the beginning.
31:56Long live the house of Dimera.
32:03Pardon me.
32:13And, uh, well, that concludes the...
32:17Hola!
32:19From me to you.
32:20Am I late?
32:22Abby.
32:31The End
32:39Abby, what are you doing here?
32:40I'd like an answer to that as well.
32:42Well, this is a private family event.
32:46Hmm. And apparently, I'm still part of yours.
32:51What the hell does that mean?
32:53Philip just got back from Alamania.
32:56He went to see Yvonne, dearly departed Vivian's companion, and they had a little heart-to-heart.
33:02Well, I'm sure this story is utterly fascinating. Why don't you go and tell it to someone who cares?
33:06Oh, I think everyone in this room will care.
33:09You see, he confessed that Vivian forged Stephan's signature on our divorce papers,
33:15which means that I'm not his ex-wife. I'm his widow.
33:20And therefore, I am entitled to his share of the Demera estate.
33:25Cha-ching.
33:34Ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
33:37Boing.
33:39Don't you think that I am in the ISA?
33:43Come on.
33:44Oh, wait, I wish my life was that interesting.
33:47It was self-staring at me like that.
33:49Okay, listen, when the whole Clyde Weston thing went down,
33:52I have to make sure that my boss is not doing something illegally.
33:57Mark, my brother works for him, too.
33:59And he's on parole.
34:00And I have my little brother to think about, and my sister.
34:03I have to protect my family.
34:05Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
34:05We both know that E.J. is hiding something down here.
34:08Let's work together to find out what it is.
34:10I happen to know my way around these tunnels quite well from when I was pretending to be the Tooth
34:14Fairy.
34:15That what?
34:16It's a long story. I'll fill you in later. Right now, follow me.
34:21What was that?
34:22It could be a kid looking to exchange an incisor for 50 bucks.
34:26It could be Sasquatch.
34:28Let's go find out.
34:29I'll keep them.
34:30If we get caught, I will do the talking.
34:41Well, congratulations, Rita, on your inheritance.
34:44It was well-deserved.
34:46But as soon as you're still an hour employee, do you think you could find out if what Ms. Inando's
34:52claims is true?
34:53Honest.
34:55This simply can't stand.
34:57I'm not so sure.
34:59Last time we began in a poison pen, screw the Kyriakosis.
35:02It could be our turn.
35:09Bravo, Gabby.
35:11You are a woman after my own heart.
35:14But even I smell a fraud.
35:17I believe you.
35:19And as executor of Nono's will, I will take your claim seriously.
35:24Thank you, Sam.
35:26Yeah, considering your source, sounds legit to me, too.
35:32We'll get to the bottom of it, one way or another.
35:37Until then, shall we raise a glass to Father?
35:45Don't mind if I do.
35:49Here's to Father.
35:55Salute.
35:56Salute.
36:02Salute.
36:03Salute.
36:05Salute.
36:07Salute.
36:08Salute.
36:08Salute.
36:09Salute.
36:10Salute.
36:10Salute.
36:10Salute.
36:11Salute.
36:14Salute.
36:18Salute.
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