Friday, December 5, 2014 by ChickenGrrl In Horton Square, a woman named Lia said accusingly to Aiden, You did a bad, bad thing! Aiden tried to convince the woman that she had him confused with someone else, but she persisted, becoming even more vehement in her accusations that hed done something bad. Abe rushed over and admonished Lia that she couldnt speak to people that way. Lia continued to ramble about Aiden, telling Abe, I know what he did...I saw him do it. Abe called Officer Jenkins over. He instructed the cop to take Lia to sit down and find Detective Brady. Abe explained to Aiden, who seemed a bit rattled, that Lia was a fixture in Salem but she was harmless. In the park outside Horton Square, Chase pleaded with Hope not to tell his dad what shed overheard Chase say. Hope tried to soothe a worried Chase, reassuring the boy that his father wouldnt be upset. Chase explained that his dad had just given him a big lecture. Before Chase could clarify, Jenkins arrived and informed Hope, Commander Carver needs you to come back to the square. Lias off her meds again. Chase obediently followed Hope back into the square. When Hope and Chase returned, Abe was quietly reminding Lia about an earlier talk theyd had about how she shouldnt yell at people. Hope explained to Aiden that Lia sometimes stopped taking her medication, but they would get her evaluated. Aiden chided Chase for running off with Owen when he was supposed to be helping with the food drive. When Aiden learned that Owen had left with his mom, he asked Chase, Thats not the whole story, is it? Hope joined Abe while Aiden talked to his son. Chase apologized for going off with Owen, but Chase spotted his ride home and left before Aiden could lecture the boy. Meanwhile, Abe advised Hope that Social Services was going to pick Lia up from the police station. He noted that after the encounter, Aiden had looked like hed seen a ghost. After Abe had gone, Aiden told Hope that the two of them could leave because the next group of volunteers had arrived. Hope noted that she wasnt on duty for a few more hours. Soon, Hope and Aiden were checking into a room at the Salem Inn. They joked that they would have to start renting the room long-term if they continued meeting there. By the way, dont worry about that thing with Chase. I mean, obviously, hes not telling me something. Ill get him to come clean, Aiden said. Hope encouraged Aiden not to be too hard on Chase, who already felt bad enough. He may have said some things you asked him not to talk about, but he really regrets it, Hope said when Aiden pushed for more information. Hope explained that Chase had told her that his mom had been the wealthy one, and Aiden hadnt always been well off. She admitted that shed been a little surprised -- but she assured Aiden that it didnt matter to her. Why wouldnt you think I was to the manner born, hmm? I mean, look how I live, right? The house, the car, the suits, top-of-the-line everything. Seems obvious, Aiden acknowledged. Aiden explained that he had been extremely poor growing up, and hed never made much money a lawyer because hed worked as a public defender and an assistant district attorney, and hed never cared much about money. He continued that he and Chase had survived on his wifes inheritance, and he often worried how Merediths death had affected Chase, so Aiden often spent too much on his son, as Meredith had, to keep the boys life as close to as it had been as possible. Hope assured Aiden that she understood. After Hope and Aiden made love and they lay in each others arms, thoughts of what Lia had said to Aiden intruded on his thoughts. He tried to snap himself out of it by kissing Hope. At Stefanos hideaway, Stefanos lady friend delivered his tablet to him and told him, These just came in. As she left, Stefano viewed images of Kate with Clyde in Horton Town Square and other places around Salem. In the DiMera study, Kate was admiring an arrangement of magnolias shed received from Clyde and marveling that hed been able to find the flowers in December. Chad entered and needled Kate about her relationship with country Clyde. Kate asserted that it was really none of Chads business. He reminded her that they were co-CEOs and he had to look out for the company -- and he was concerned that Clyde was after something and using Kate to get it. Chad wanted to know if Kate trusted her new feller, but Kate asserted that she didnt trust any man -- especially not Chad or Stefano. Chad asked if that included Rafe, but Kate refused to discuss Rafe with Chad. After she handed Chad some papers to sign, he asked why Rafe had been there earlier. An irked Kate explained that Rafe had questioned her about Chads girlfriend -- with whom Rafe had seemed intent on reconciling, since there was clearly a spark between the two of them. Trying to hide that Kates words had gotten to him, Chad signed the papers and left. While Kate was looking over the documents, Stefano called. Kate irritably urged Stefano to get to the point, since the tax authorities had probably tapped the phone line. Stefano asked if Kate wanted his advice about the telecom company she was trying to buy in Malaysia. Kate pointed out that she would simply do the opposite of whatever he advised. Stefano inquired about how Kate liked sharing CEO duties with Chad. Kate contended that Chads inexperience would likely cost the company a lot of money. Stefano maintained that Chad was a fast learner -- unlike Kate, who hadnt learned anything. Stefano explained derisively, I thought that you couldnt stoop any lower than Rafael Hernandez... But this latest paramour -- I dont believe it. Seriously? A hillbilly from Arkansas? Trying not to let him get to her, Kate corrected Stefano that her friend was from Missouri, but when Stefano asked if the man were teaching her to square dance, Kate curtly ended the call. When Rafe found Jordan in the physical therapy room at the hospital, she crossly warned him that she didnt have the time or patience to deal with him. Rafe revealed that he had just talked to Kate, and he knew everything that Kate had done. To try to bring me down, ruin my reputation, not to mention my sanity, Jordan concluded, adding that she would not let Kate ruin her life. What about Clyde? Rafe asked. Jordan asserted that she didnt care about Clyde or Kate, who deserved each other. Rafe pointed out that, in the not-too-distant past, Jordan had been ready to leave town so she wouldnt have to face Clyde. Jordan declared that she refused to run anymore. She added that she had finally found happiness, and people respected her work. For the first time in my life, I fell -- Jordan began but stopped herself before she finished the sentence. In love? You were going to say in love -- with me, Rafe concluded. Jordan snapped that Rafe shouldnt assume that was what shed intended to say -- or that she was still in love with him. Rafe observed that it appeared as if Jordan had let Kate ruin her life. What? Because you and I broke up? Get over yourself! Jordan retorted. Rafe wondered why Jordan was being so defensive. Jordan said that the only reason she would ever regret her decision to dump Rafe was if Kate had forced him to sleep with her, and they knew that wasnt the case. Rafe insisted that sleeping with Kate had been a huge mistake that he wished he could take back -- because he still loved Jordan. Stop saying that! Unless you came here to hurt me, do not say that! Jordan ordered Rafe. Jordan insisted that she was staying in Salem because she was building a life for herself and she had made friends -- and she had a chance to move on. With Chad DiMera? Rafe asked, his incredulity and distaste apparent. Jordan stridently pointed out that her life was no longer Rafes concern. Rafe argued that it was his concern because he cared about her and always would. Just then, Chad walked in. As Rafe left, he cautioned Chad, I just wanted to let Jordan know that she still has a friend in me, and I make a point of always looking out for my friends. Clearly upset, Jordan shucked her white coat and told Chad that she wanted to leave. After they left the hospital, Chad assured Jordan that if she were too upset about Rafe, they could postpone going out to dinner. Do I look like I want to I want to waste any time talking about Rafe or put anything off? Jordan asked, kissing Chad. Alone at the bar in the Brady Pub, Rafe finished draining a beer. Abe walked in as Rafe rose to leave and noted that hed never seen Rafe drinking so early in the day. Rafe pointed out that he was off duty, but Abe wanted to know what was going on. I had something great, something perfect, and as usual, I managed to lose it. No, strike that. I destroyed it, Rafe said miserably. When Nicole ran into Brady in front of the Brady Pub, he informed her that Melanie was back in town. Melanie filled Brady in on her first encounter with Melanie at Daniels apartment, ranting about how hostile and snide Melanie had been when shed jumped to the wrong conclusion about why Nicole had been showering there. Brady suspected that Nicole was really more upset about what Melanie had assumed about Daniel and Nicole. Nicole testily corrected Melanies -- and seemingly Bradys -- assumption, insisting that she and Daniel were just friends. Marlena showed up and somewhat snidely observed that Nicole seemed a little tense. Laughing it off, Nicole maintained that she was far from tense. As Nicole hurried off, Marlena noted that Nicole hadnt been happy to see her. Brady pointed out that Nicole thought Marlena hated her. I dont hate her; I just hate what she did to my son, Marlena said. Brady countered that no one, including Nicole, was cool with what Nicole had done to Eric -- but Brady was trying to see past her mistakes. Acknowledging that everyone made mistakes, Marlena pointed out, When Nicole makes mistakes, it takes on the proportion of a world war. Brady announced that he had to leave to meet Melanie for lunch -- and that Melanie had moved back to Salem. Marlena was thrilled for Melanies family. The mysterious couple trying to track down Melanie met up in the park. The Frenchman reported to the dark-haired woman that Melanie was hiding out at her fathers apartment. Now that we know where she is, its time to drop the hammer, the woman declared. At Daniels apartment, an edgy Melanie zipped her bag shut, concealing the huge stacks of cash she was carrying, just as Daniel walked into the room and suggested that they stop by the Brady Pub on their way to the hospital. Melanie claimed that she was still jetlagged and wanted to rest until she had lunch with Brady later. Although Daniel was skeptical, he informed his daughter that Maggie was going to Chicago to pick up Parker from Chloe for a short visit. Melanie was thrilled, but Daniel needed to know, before Parker arrived, if there were something she wasnt telling him. Melanie admitted that she had lied to Daniel in the past, but she had changed her ways. Feigning sleepiness, Melanie curled up on the couch to nap, so Daniel left to let her rest. As soon as the door closed behind him, Melanie popped back up. As she locked the door, she muttered, I hate lying to you, Dad... This is just not something I can tell you about. Melanie took a sheaf of folded, stapled papers out of her purse and looked them over. Later, Melanie nearly jumped out of her skin when someone knocked on the door -- but when she answered it, she was relieved and thrilled that it was Serena, her friend from Europe. The women embraced, and Melanie promised to show her friend around Salem. Serena explained that she was on her way to University Hospital, but first shed wanted to say hi to Melanie. Serena suddenly realized that shed set her watch to the wrong time zone, which meant that she was late, so she rushed back out again. Melanie carefully locked the door after Serena left and took a deep breath. Youre fine. Youre safe. You did it. You got away with it, Melanie told herself. When Brady arrived to pick Melanie up for lunch a little later, she grabbed her things and hurried out the door with him -- but she accidentally left the papers on the table. When Daniel arrived at the hospital, he informed Maxine that Melanie had wanted to stop by and say hello until the jetlag had gotten to her. Maxine was eager to see that little dickens. Nicole arrived after getting a text message from Daniel. He explained that he wanted her advice about something, so the two of them headed out. Serena arrived a little later to meet with Maxine. They discussed how Serena was there on a research grant. If anybody gives you trouble, you come see me. I know how to sidestep certain people, bump others out of the way, and just roll right over the rest, Maxine said wryly. Serena spotted Marlena getting on the elevator and asked Maxine, Is that Doctor Marlena Evans? Maxine confirmed that it was and asked if Serena knew Dr. Evans. Serena replied, From a long time ago. Oh, my God, she hasnt aged a day. Over coffee at Club TBD, Daniel asked, since Nicole was a reporter, if she knew how to find out where a call from a blocked number had originated. Nicole correctly deduced that Daniels question had something to do with Melanie. Daniel admitted that Melanie -- whod been a little off since shed returned -- had gotten a blocked call the previous night while shed been out. Nicole said that the only way to trace the call was with a court order. Daniel admitted that Melanie hadnt really said anything about the call, and he hadnt pressed because he was trying to give her space. Nicole encouraged Daniel to demand the truth -- or to be hard on Melanie, the way he was with Nicole. Nicole explained that in being hard on her, Daniel had helped her be a better, stronger person. What if Melanie does need your help, and she doesnt get it because youre too afraid of hurting her or alienating her by pushing her to be truthful with you or facing head-on whatever it is she is struggling with? Nicole pointed out. Daniel said that Nicole had been the right person to talk to. Daniel returned to the apartment and found it empty, but he spotted Melanies documents on the table. He was dismayed when he unfolded them and saw what they contained. As Brady and Melanie strolled through Horton Square, Melanie marveled at the new stores that had opened since shed left. Brady noticed that Melanie was clutching her bag very tightly and pointed out that she was no longer in the land of pickpockets. Chuckling, Melanie acknowledged that old habits died hard. Brady had to run a quick errand before lunch but asked Melanie to wait there for him. After Brady left, Melanie spotted the woman and the Frenchman approaching from across the square. A panicked Melanie fled, and they followed. When Brady returned, he looked around for Melanie. A concerned Nicole saw him and informed him, I just saw her run off that way like a bat out of hell. She had two people chasing after her. Melanie ran to the park, looking over her shoulder and holding onto her bag as if for dear life. The Frenchman cut her off from the front, but when Melanie turned to run the other way, the woman appeared. Did you really think we wouldnt find you? Game over, the woman said.
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