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00:03hey you
00:06Gabby, hey
00:09how's your mom?
00:11oh she's uh
00:12she's doing really good
00:14she was craving clam chowder
00:16some on the way to the pub to pick up some for dinner
00:19that's great
00:22I'm really happy
00:23for you and your dad, your dad must be beyond thrilled
00:26yeah, yeah
00:27he has barely left her side
00:33I can't imagine
00:35what it must be like for her waking up after almost 15 years
00:39you know, I don't think any of us have really processed it
00:44yet
00:49and yet another round of tests
00:53which I predict the results would be better than all the rest
00:58you know, your recovery
01:00has been nothing short of remarkable
01:02I've had excellent care
01:05wow
01:06I'm very proud of my staff here
01:10would you mind if I took off my doctor hat for a moment?
01:14of course not
01:15I'm happy to talk to my friend
01:17I want to hear everything I missed in your life
01:21while I was
01:22gone
01:23your family's good?
01:26yeah
01:27you know, we're all getting ready to head off to China
01:30for Tripp's wedding
01:34I'm sorry, Tripp?
01:36of course, of course
01:37Tripp is Steve's son with Ava Vitale
01:42he was conceived when
01:46we thought Steve was dead
01:49okay
01:50that's a lot
01:52yeah, it was a lot
01:54and complicated
01:56but you know
01:58we're better than okay now
02:01I can't believe I lost the last 15 years
02:06my Theo is all grown up
02:09and Abe
02:11I know
02:13um
02:15have you had a chance to talk to Abe
02:17about what's going on in his life now?
02:19not really
02:20but I've done some research on my own
02:23about the woman he married
02:25and I have some concerns about this
02:28Halina Price
02:39well
02:40hello, EJ
02:42Abe, before you say it
02:44there are all kinds of things that I want to say to you
02:49but
02:50starting with
02:53thank you
03:12Joy
03:13Philip
03:15hi
03:17long time no see
03:23this must be Kelsey
03:30she's beautiful
03:32she definitely takes after her mom
03:36I guess Alex filled you in on the situation
03:41he did
03:43and my mom told me you moved into your old room upstairs
03:48I was hoping I'd find you here
03:51you were looking for me
03:54why?
03:57Chloe texted me
03:59asked me to check on her little sister
04:01and her niece
04:03so here I am
04:16Alex?
04:18Alex?
04:19Alex?
04:19Alex?
04:19Alex?
04:21Alex?
04:22Alex?
04:23Alex?
04:23Alex?
04:23Alex?
04:23Alex?
04:25Alex?
04:25Alex?
04:26Alex?
04:29Alex?
04:30Alex?
04:31Alex?
04:32Alex?
04:50I didn't know you were going out.
04:55I went to go talk with Joy about the whole custody situation.
05:01I know how eager we all had to get that resolved.
05:05And, um, what did you decide?
05:20Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.
05:37Are you sure I'm not keeping you from anything?
05:41Mm-mm.
05:43Taylor said that my, uh, mom's test could take a couple hours.
05:47So as long as I'm back for dinner, I'm okay.
05:53Are you okay, I mean?
06:00Well, as happy as I am to have my mom back, like I said, I'm still processing it.
06:10And I'm worried about my dad.
06:13It's not like he isn't grateful for these miracles.
06:19But he has a lot of hard decisions to make.
06:28I must admit, I'm surprised you left my sister's bedside.
06:33Well, Kayla took her for some tests, and I thought I would take advantage of the opportunity to come over
06:40here and say my piece in person.
06:43But I'm listening.
06:46I know you, E.J.
06:49And I know you have selfish motives for bringing Lexi back to us.
06:55Money.
06:57Power.
06:59Fame.
07:01And I also know you love your...
07:07You love your sister.
07:13So no matter what your motives may be,
07:18I am endlessly grateful to you for bringing my wife back.
07:31Have you used Theo's phone to look up Paulina?
07:35I found an article in The Spectator by Elio Stark about how she used Abe to change zoning laws so
07:43she could tear down Horton Town Square and replace it with something called Pricetown.
07:50You know, in Paulina's defense, she stopped the project as soon as she realized how unpopular it was.
07:57And then she basically stole the marriage ship from Abe.
08:01Kayla, why would Abe marry this woman?
08:04Did you manipulate him into it?
08:07Paulina's not a bad person.
08:09Oh, she just does bad things, right?
08:14Of course, how can I talk, considering all the ways I hurt Abe?
08:18Not to mention the pain I caused Bo and Hope over Zach.
08:23That was a long time ago, Lexi.
08:25Not for me, it wasn't.
08:30Maybe I'm just looking for reasons to hate the woman who married my husband.
08:40Nice of my sister to be so concerned about Kelsey and me.
08:44Although I'm pretty sure it was my mom who put her up to it.
08:48She wishes I would demand a multi-million dollar child support agreement from Alex and probably wants to know if
08:55I have.
08:57Of course you haven't.
08:59I mean, that's not why you came back, is it?
09:03No, that's not why I came back.
09:07I came back so that Alex could be a part of Kelsey's life.
09:13Right.
09:16And, uh...
09:19How's Stephanie doing with all this?
09:23So that's why you really came to see me.
09:26You're worried about Stephanie.
09:33Joy and I haven't decided anything about the custody yet.
09:37Steph, I wouldn't do that without your input.
09:43Well, I didn't think that it was my place to weigh in.
09:47You're my wife, Steph.
09:50Of course your opinion matters.
09:55Thank you for saying that.
10:01So...
10:02Where did you leave things?
10:05We just decided that we would take it one step at a time.
10:12And what's the first step?
10:15Well, it would be legally adding me to the birth certificate.
10:20With Kelsey's last name being officially changed to Kyriakis.
10:30But more importantly, we decided that you and I, we need to make a plan.
10:36To spend some real time with Kelsey, you know, alone.
10:40So we can get to know her.
10:44Right, and, um, did you pick a day for this play date?
10:52Well, unfortunately, it's gonna have to be when we get back from China.
10:57You know, I was thinking about Tripp and Wendy's wedding.
11:01Do you really want to come?
11:04Do you really want to come?
11:14Stephanie is a good friend of mine.
11:18I care about her.
11:21But I also care about Alex.
11:25And you.
11:27Last but not least, right?
11:31I wish I could offer you your job back, but things are tight, and we've instituted a hiring freeze.
11:39I heard.
11:42My child is a Kyriakis.
11:44You don't think I've been keeping up to date on Alex and his family?
11:49Right.
11:50Well, as I'm sure you surmised, it might affect the kind of child support Alex is able to provide.
12:01We've all invested most of our inheritance back into the company.
12:06I'm guessing he and Stephanie are mostly living off the profits of her book at this point.
12:11Well, I just told you I'm not looking for some big payout.
12:15Well, okay.
12:18Just want you to be, you know, realistic about the situation.
12:28Or you're trying to get me to go back to New York.
12:35You don't want me at your brother's wedding?
12:37Of course I want you there.
12:38Didn't sound like it.
12:39I'm sorry, I meant that it might not be the best time for you to be leaving the country.
12:46I mean, you just found out you have a kid.
12:53You gotta still, you know, work through all the details of custody and child support.
12:59We'll figure it out.
13:01I'm sure that you will.
13:04But this is a big trip.
13:08Do you really want to trek all the way to Asia and miss out on bonding time with your daughter?
13:20Lexi, I...
13:21I can only imagine what it's like waking up and finding out that your husband has a whole new life.
13:29For all of you, it's been almost 15 years.
13:34For me, it's like I fell asleep and woke up from a long nap.
13:40It's not just that I remember being in love with Abe.
13:44I still feel it with every bone in my body.
13:49As if no time has passed.
13:53You know, Abe warned you for a very long time.
14:03And in those early days, it was really Theo that got him through it.
14:14And then he met Paulina, and it was a very long time before he would let himself fall in love
14:23with her.
14:24Not to mention, even consider getting married.
14:29Every time I hear those words, it's like a punch in the gut.
14:33Can I hate a woman I've never even met?
14:37What do you think of her?
14:42What do I think of Paulina?
14:44Tell me what Abe sees in her.
14:47Is she funny? Smart?
14:51Yeah, she's...
14:53She's both.
14:56Paulina is a force of nature.
15:00But she has a good heart.
15:03Of course she does.
15:05They have always had good taste in women.
15:09The best.
15:12But he can't have two wives, Kayla.
15:18So what do you think he's going to do?
15:24It was my father's fondest wish for Alexandra to come back to him.
15:31He always blamed himself for her illness.
15:34But Theo doesn't know about Stefano's culpability and all this.
15:40And I would like to keep it that way.
15:43What?
15:46Why protect my father when I know how much you hated him?
15:50I'm protecting Theo.
15:52He loved his no-no so much.
15:56The feeling was mutual.
15:59Well, now that we are discussing Theo and your family.
16:07Well, as we've discussed, I've done all I could to keep him out of the Demira CEO chair.
16:15Well, and that's why you told me about Lexi, isn't it?
16:21You knew that if he thought there was a chance that Lexi might come back,
16:27then he wouldn't want to disappoint her.
16:31It was a roll of the dice, but it was.
16:37Well, thank you for that, too.
16:44Your dad, he loves your mom and Paulina.
16:49Right.
16:49So no matter what decisions that he does make, people are going to get hurt.
16:56Including you.
17:00Is this why you quit Demira?
17:02Because your mom didn't want you working there?
17:06Yeah.
17:08She never wanted me to have anything to do with No-No's company.
17:12But it all worked out well because Demira is in good hands with Johnny.
17:18Tony doesn't think so.
17:22What?
17:25He told me that he doesn't want Johnny running Demira.
17:30Is this about the plagiarism lawsuit?
17:33We all know that Kate set up Johnny.
17:36But there's no proof.
17:38And it's not only the lawsuit.
17:43Tony doesn't think that Johnny's heart is in it.
17:46He sees his nephew as an artist, not a businessman.
17:51Well, he's just going to have to live with Johnny as CEO because I'm not coming back.
17:57He knows you're not coming back.
17:59Just why he offered the job to someone else.
18:06Who?
18:09Me.
18:23I'm glad you're back in Salem, Joy.
18:26And I'm glad you told Alex the truth.
18:30I only wanted you to understand the lay of the land.
18:38I'll say it again so that you understand.
18:41I'm not here for the money.
18:45My parents are helping me out.
18:47Kelsey and I will be fine.
18:51Okay.
18:52Good.
18:54All I'm looking for is a little stability.
18:59The last time I came to Salem, it was because my mom wanted me to audition for Body and Soul.
19:05Everyone said you were great on that show.
19:06And I loved it, but the show moved.
19:11So I gave it a shot at Titan.
19:16Makes sense why you left for New York.
19:20Alex and Stephanie were happy.
19:23And I needed a fresh start.
19:27Only nobody was looking to hire a pregnant ex-actress, so...
19:33You miss acting?
19:35I do.
19:38But...
19:39I've moved on.
19:43Because now...
19:45All I care about...
19:46All I want to do...
19:48Is be a good mother to Kelsey.
19:53With...
19:54Or without Alex's help.
19:58The timing's not great leaving town right now, I agree.
20:02But I want to go with you, Steph.
20:05You shouldn't be alone at your brother's wedding yet.
20:08The last thing that I will be is alone.
20:10I got my mom and my dad and my brothers.
20:12I got the whole family.
20:15Our family?
20:17Yes, of course.
20:18Yes, of course.
20:19Our family.
20:20And of course, I want my husband to be at this wedding with me.
20:28But...
20:30I know that your mind is going to be elsewhere.
20:34And so the sooner that we get things figured out with Joy, the happier we'll all be.
20:38Steph.
20:39And you know what I was thinking?
20:42That first meeting that you have with Kelsey...
20:49It should just be you.
20:52You don't want to be there?
20:57She's in a new place.
20:58With a whole bunch of new people.
21:01I've been reading up on babies and how to make them feel comfortable and secure.
21:06And there is nothing that can replace one-on-one time with her daddy or mommy, especially at this age.
21:15You've been reading up on babies.
21:19Yeah.
21:21I have.
21:25I'm trying, Alex.
21:27I know you are.
21:30Baby, I promise you...
21:34I'm going to do whatever I can to make this as...
21:38easy as possible...
21:39for you.
21:42Well, it should be as easy as possible for you, too.
21:47These are days that you'll never get back with your little girl.
22:00You're right.
22:06You better FaceTime me from the ceremony, and you better bring me home some cake.
22:11I don't know about that last part.
22:15I'm going to miss you like crazy.
22:21Well, I won't be gone long, and, um, you just cherish every moment with your daughter.
22:30Okay?
22:30You've got a lot of time to make up for her.
22:50I can't believe Uncle Tony offered you the CEO chair.
22:56I thought it was all about keeping it in the family.
23:01Yeah, it is.
23:03And now that I'm Stefan's widow, not his ex, technically I am family.
23:09Hmm.
23:10And he said he likes my track record with Gabby Sheet.
23:14Oh, and he's even impressed with the way that I handled myself after he stabbed me in the back.
23:19Ah.
23:20Yeah.
23:22Well, whatever his reasons are,
23:26I do have to say you are more than capable of handling the job.
23:31You're fierce.
23:33Ambitious.
23:35But also kind.
23:38It's the perfect combination for a CEO.
23:44Thank you for saying that.
23:47It's only true.
23:51Did he tell Johnny?
23:54Yeah.
23:56Oh.
23:57He doesn't have to.
23:59I said no to his offer.
24:10I think that's a conversation you need to have with Abe.
24:13I've tried.
24:14He doesn't want to have it.
24:17I think he's just trying to avoid upsetting you while you're recovering.
24:22You know, maybe after these test results...
24:24It's not about the test, Kayla.
24:27It's about Abe not wanting to deal with the truth.
24:31Abe is a good man.
24:33And you know it better than anybody.
24:36Maybe you just have to give him some time.
24:38How much time?
24:39What if I'm discharged from the hospital before he makes up his mind?
24:43Where will I even go?
24:49I am grateful to you.
24:52As I said.
24:54For bringing Lexi back to us.
24:58But I don't trust you.
25:01Or your motives.
25:03So respectfully.
25:05I'd like to ask you...
25:08To stay away.
25:10From her.
25:12And Theo.
25:15We have a lot to figure out.
25:19You mean the fact that you have another one?
25:25I know that you have a problem with Paulina.
25:30And I think...
25:33That you're enjoying the pain...
25:36That Lexi's return is causing her.
25:41Paulina tried to ruin my life.
25:44I can't deny it will be satisfying to watch you kick her to the curb.
25:50Who said I was doing that?
26:05Seems like you have clarity about what you want.
26:07But I'm impressed.
26:11And jealous of that clarity.
26:17I think.
26:20And assuming Titan gets back on its feet again, there will be a job waiting for you.
26:25If you want it.
26:27I appreciate that.
26:29I'm not really thinking about work right now.
26:31Not until Alex and I settle our custody agreement.
26:34I understand.
26:38Well, congrats on that little wonder.
26:41And good luck.
26:44If you need anything, give a call, okay?
26:47Tell my sister and my mom that I'm doing just fine.
26:52Will do.
26:58Welcome to the family, Kelsey Kiriakis.
27:06Welcome back to Salem, Joy.
27:27Well, if you're going to be leaving me soon, we might as well take advantage of every minute we have.
27:35How do you want to do that?
27:39Well, for starters, I mean, does the pizza sound good?
27:44Maybe watch a movie?
27:47Do I get to pick the movie?
27:49Well, that depends.
27:51I don't know how fast I can say yes.
27:54Good boy.
27:56I'll even throw in your choice of pizza toppings.
27:59How's that sound?
28:01That sounds like an offer I can't repeat.
28:04So does that mean you want to watch John Wick Chapter 4?
28:10Never mind.
28:13Never mind.
28:21I can't believe that you turned down the job offer from Tony.
28:26I thought you always wanted to be the CEO.
28:27I did.
28:28And a part of me always will.
28:32But never let it be said that Gabby Hernandez doesn't learn her lessons.
28:36Hmm.
28:38Because he offered you the job and he yanked it right back.
28:43Mm-hmm.
28:44Yeah.
28:45Huh.
28:46Tony was one of the few that I thought I could trust.
28:49But I was wrong.
28:51So, as of now, I have had my fill of Damaris.
28:55Present company excluded, of course.
28:58Hmm.
28:59Don't forget about the Damaris money.
29:02Hmm.
29:02Stefan wanted me to have with the long time.
29:05Hmm.
29:06I'm not saying you don't deserve it.
29:10Yeah, well, I don't think your aunts and uncles would agree.
29:16Hmm.
29:18Well, if, uh, you need any help, just know that I'm in your corner.
29:25Thank you, Theo.
29:27It means a lot.
29:33You're not going back to Lexi.
29:38I thought that was a foregone conclusion.
29:41She is the love of your life, the mother of your son.
29:46And...
29:47Helena is my wife.
29:49For now, sure.
29:51But...
29:52You know, it...
29:55You can turn your back so easily.
29:58On someone that you love.
30:00But I don't operate like that.
30:05Are you denying that Lexi was your great love?
30:08No.
30:09Of course not.
30:11But Paulina and I have built a life together.
30:15And she has healed me.
30:18So many ways.
30:23Well, I'm sorry for jumping to conclusions.
30:26I can see that is a difficult decision for you.
30:30But just out of curiosity, how long do you think you can kick it down the road?
30:36Paulina is hardly a woman of endless patience.
30:42Neither is my sister.
30:45You know what?
30:46I will...
30:47I will talk to Abe.
30:48And I will tell him that you are strong enough for these conversations.
30:54He has never been one to run away from hard decisions.
31:00That would be very helpful.
31:03Yeah.
31:06But you know, Lexi, I just have to ask.
31:10Am I prepared for Abe to give me the answers I don't want to hear?
31:17As prepared as I can be, I guess.
31:23But there is one more thing I need.
31:27What's that?
31:29I need to meet Paulina.
31:32I need to meet Paulina.
31:49Here.
31:50Here I have Alexis Tesco.
31:53Well, we don't have the results back yet.
31:56But, you know, she's getting stronger every time I visit her.
32:00May I go in to see her?
32:02Yeah.
32:03Yeah, that would be a good idea.
32:04I think that she has questions that only you can answer.
32:09Yeah, I know.
32:11You know what?
32:12I think she's strong enough now to face them head on.
32:18And so are you.
32:23Alyssa, I'm here for either of you, okay?
32:30Yeah.
32:35Good afternoon, Kayla.
32:43Well, I should get going.
32:45My mom's going to be wondering where I am.
32:47Or where her clam chowder is.
32:49But if you ever want to talk about Demira...
32:51Hey, guys.
32:53Hey there.
32:55Phillip.
33:00Gabby told me about your mom.
33:03That's amazing news.
33:05How is she?
33:07She's...
33:09She's good.
33:10She's getting better by the day.
33:14Awesome.
33:16I'm really happy for you and your dad.
33:18Mm-hmm.
33:20Thanks.
33:23Gabby, I'll, uh...
33:25I'll talk to you later?
33:27Yeah.
33:27Yeah, I'll talk soon, Theo.
33:36Kind of seems like I made Theo uncomfortable.
33:39Oh, you definitely did.
33:45Yeah, Max.
33:46Mm-hmm.
33:48How are you doing?
33:49I've been poked and prodded quite a bit.
33:53But I feel good.
33:57Well, you're looking well.
33:59Mm-hmm.
34:01Hey, why don't I roll you out to the patio?
34:04And we can get, uh...
34:05Just a little fresh air.
34:07That's okay.
34:08We need to talk.
34:10And I'd rather do it in private.
34:13Yeah, I know.
34:16I've been, um...
34:17Sorry.
34:18I've just been...
34:19Hesitant.
34:20I want to meet Paulina.
34:23Sorry?
34:24You can't keep us apart forever, Abe.
34:27Of course not.
34:28Look, it's not as if I don't understand how difficult this is for you.
34:35But we can't just pretend that everything is normal.
34:40I'm ready to deal with the reality of our situation.
34:45And I hope you are, too.
34:54Hey.
34:58Uh...
34:59Aren't you, uh...
35:01Reagan Holloway?
35:03No, not anymore.
35:05Well, I'm aware of the fictional character, Reagan Holloway.
35:10You're Joy Wesley.
35:13I am?
35:14Mm.
35:14Yeah.
35:15My...
35:16My dad, he produced the show.
35:19Oh.
35:20Your Abe's son.
35:21Yeah.
35:22Theo Carver.
35:23Nice to meet you.
35:25You, too.
35:28I...
35:28I...
35:29I didn't know that you still lived in Salem.
35:31No, actually.
35:32We just came back to town.
35:34Ah.
35:37Is that your baby?
35:39Sure is.
35:40Huh.
35:41This is Kelsey.
35:42Oh.
35:44Very cute.
35:45Huh?
35:46Huh?
35:54So, did I choose well?
35:56Did you like the movie?
35:59I did.
36:02Although, after watching all four weddings, I'm a little sad.
36:08Why?
36:10Because I'm going to be missing your brother's wedding, babe.
36:12I love a good wedding.
36:14Especially the party.
36:16Hmm.
36:17You know I'm a machine on the dance floor.
36:19Mm-hmm.
36:25Well, I...
36:27I may not be able to smuggle you any cake, but...
36:30I'll save you a dance.
36:32Hmm.
36:32How's that?
36:35You know what?
36:37Hmm.
36:48What are you doing?
36:53You...
36:54Make me...
36:56What are you doing?
37:02Make me better than I could ever be...
37:12Mrs. Kyriakos, will you do me the honor?
37:17I'd be glad to.
37:21Hmm.
37:22I'm...
37:22I'm...
37:24I'm...
37:24We're together...
37:28And I feel...
37:31So alive...
37:35In my soul...
37:38Baby, I know...
37:47It's okay.
37:49It's okay.
37:50Baby, we're going to go upstairs.
37:52We're going to see if you want a nap.
37:56This is the problem?
37:59Huh?
38:00Is this what you want it, Kelsey?
38:09You're missing your stuffy.
38:11Huh?
38:12Oh, my God.
38:14I did not even see it on the ground.
38:17So much.
38:19It's all right.
38:20We all need help every now and then.
38:23I know I'd be balling if I, uh...
38:24If I lost my favorite chess piece.
38:28Okay.
38:29It's true.
38:30It's true.
38:30Losing things, they can be...
38:32Can be frustrating sometimes.
38:34Well, it sounds like you and Kelsey would get along great.
38:37Yeah, maybe.
38:39Ah.
38:40I feel you, kid.
38:43I feel you.
38:51Why do you think I make Theo uncomfortable?
38:54Uh, uh, no.
38:56I didn't mean you personally.
38:58Uh, Theo was just opening up to me about everything going on in his life.
39:03And I stepped right into a private conversation.
39:07Nice work, Phil.
39:08Uh, uh...
39:11What?
39:12I am happy that you're here.
39:15Did you and Theo also talk about your demeritance by any chance?
39:20Little.
39:21He said that he would support me in receiving stuff and share.
39:27Well, I hope we get good news on that front soon.
39:30Mm.
39:31Yeah.
39:31I hope so, too.
39:34And then you can use that money...
39:37to live your best life.
39:40And leave DeMera behind for good.
39:51I got your message.
39:53Is this about my sister?
39:55It is.
39:56Um, it turns out that the hospital board called an emergency meeting
40:01to discuss your highly questionable research activities.
40:05Hmm.
40:06Which took place in my private lab?
40:10I'm a hospital premises.
40:12The hospital I own.
40:14For the moment.
40:16Kayla, come on.
40:18Both you and I know the board has no teeth.
40:21I just keep them on as a courtesy
40:23and because sometimes I find them useful for PR purposes.
40:27If I wanted to,
40:29I could disband them today.
40:33Yeah, I suppose you could.
40:36But in the meantime,
40:37they have decided to file a complaint
40:40with the state medical regulatory and licensing agencies
40:45about your activities.
40:47How's that for some teeth?
40:52Abe, you're a man who carefully considers every possibility
40:58before he makes a decision.
41:02I've always loved that about you.
41:05But the time for careful consideration is over.
41:12I could never,
41:14never say no to you.
41:18Does that mean...
41:21I will bring Paulina here
41:23to see you
41:26as soon as I can.
41:27In the meantime.
41:30Maybe I know
41:33Baby, I know
41:35It's time
41:38Baby, it's time
41:41To make it real
41:49Tell me, do you feel like I feel like I'm never together?
42:14And having you next to me in my life every day
42:26And I know it will only get better than you
42:35My heart beats for you
42:41Only you
42:45Only you
42:50It's time, baby, it's time to make it real
43:04Tell me, do you feel like I feel?
43:17I know it will only get better than you
43:23I know it will only get better than you
43:47I know it will only get better than you
43:48I know it will only get better than you
44:33Transcription by CastingWords
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