DAYS #152: Daniel has a surprise for Billie, Kim reacts badly to Marlena's request

Kim stands by the bar at the Brady Pub, looking at Eric and Marlena with a stunned expression. 

KIM: I'm sorry, what did you just tell me? 

Marlena takes a moment to find the right words before re-explaining her request to Kim. 

MARLENA: Kim...Valerie and I have been going over Roman's files, trying desperately to figure out what exactly is wrong with him. KIM: Right.  I mean...it's obviously some kind of dementia, right?  I mean...what else could it be?  The memory lapses, the hostile outbursts, it's all the symptoms. MARLENA: Yes...but there's a problem. 

Kim reacts with increasing volume and hostility toward Marlena. 

KIM: Which is? 

Marlena breathes in deeply before responding. 

MARLENA: There are no medical records for Roman from before he returned to salem in 1997. 

Kim looks at Marlena, completely stunned. 

---

Gabi stands at Jennifer and Liam's table at Club TBD, suddenly snapping out of her stunned moment of silence.  She extends a hand to greet Liam. 

They shake hands awkwardly, as Liam gives Gabi a firm look, which Gabi picks up on.  She steps away slowly, as Jennifer attempts to continue their chat. 

JENNIFER: How is Nick doing, anyway?  I heard he's...been given a...huge promotion. GABI: Yeah, we're...we're celebrating that now. JENNIFER: Good.  I'm glad.  I was worried when Abigail told me how much pain he was in at Salem U the other week. 

Gabi feigns concern, but is mostly just uneasy with the line of questioning. 

GABI: Oh, ah...I dunno.  He's been fine tonight.  We're having a celebration dinner for me.  I'm...getting back into modelling. 

Jennifer perks up at the news, making Gabi smile, but half-heartedly, as her worries consume her thoughts. 

JUSTIN: But it's important for me that my son is happy, and that he spends time with his mother.  And that's what he wants, then I'm not going to deny him that. ANJELICA: That's a very thoughtful thing to say. JUSTIN: Well, don't pat me on the back just yet.  See, I just want you to know that I will not tolerate any of the manipulations that I've known you to engage in over the years.  I don't want your campaign team in this house.  It'd be a conflict of interest. ANJELICA: Duly noted. JUSTIN: And just so we're clear.  If I find out you've been up to anything even remotely duplicitous, you're outta here.  Do I make myself clear? 

Anjelica nods, for once, not a snarky retort to be heard. 

ANJELICA: Crystal. 

Anjelica looks up at her son, who smiles at both her, and Justin. 

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Gabi sits back down in her seat at the table she's sharing with Nick at Club TBD.  Nick's pleased to see her return. 

GABI: Hey!  Sorry that took so long. NICK: Don't even worry about it.  Who's that with Jennifer?GABI: Oh!  It's ah...some guy, Leon I think?  Liam?  Apparently they've been seeing each other for awhile.  Abby thinks he's okay, but JJ's not sold on him. NICK: Well, you know.  There's always someone who's not going to approve of who you're with. 

Gabi nods, trying to appear disinterested so that Nick changes the subject. 

GABI: Hey, ah...you know, it's pretty late, and...well...I was hoping to at least say goodnight to Ari.  Besides, sitters aren't cheap, and...with Will and Sonny out for the night...

Nick holds up a hand, in an attempt to stop Gabi for continuing. 

NICK: Say no more, I'll get the bill, we'll be outta here.  Can I at least walk you to your door? 

Gabi smiles, nodding her approval. 

GABI: I'd like that. 

Nick smiles back as he flags down T for the bill. 

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Billie steps back into Daniel's apartment, carrying a wet umbrella, and shopping bag with a tin of coffee in her one hand.  She calls out to Daniel as she enters, but stops midsentence from surprise at what she sees once inside. 

BILLIE: Okay, Daniel, I got...the coffee...

In the living room, the couches have been moved away, the lights turned off but for strings of blue-tinted LEDs strung from the ceiling, simulating the stars.  Daniel sits on a blanket, placed on the floor of the living area.  Daniel holds his arms out, welcoming Billie inside, as a song begins to play. 

DANIEL: Welcome. 

Billie lays her umbrella down against the chest of drawers next to the door, still stunned by the display Daniel's put on. 

BILLIE: Wh...what is all this?DANIEL: Well...

Daniel points up to the ceiling, looking up at the lights he's strung up.  Billie looks up curiously, following Daniel's eyes. 

DANIEL: Since we weren't able to see the stars in the park like we wanted...I improvised a bit.  BILLIE: It all makes sense now. 

Billie slowly walks over to where Daniel's sitting on the blanket. 

DANIEL: And now, I can make the coffee you wanted. BILLIE: Well, there's just one problem now. DANIEL: What's that? 

Billie kneels down next to Daniel, looking into Daniel's eyes with a fiery sensuality. 

BILLIE: I'm not really in the mood for coffee anymore. 

Billie leans in closer to Daniel, who raises an eyebrow at Billie's suggestion. 

DANIEL: Oh?  And just what are you in the mood for? 

Billie rests her arms on Daniel's shoulders, their faces now mere inches apart. 

BILLIE: I think you can guess. DANIEL: Mmmm yeah. 

As Daniel and Billie lean into their passionate kiss, they lay back on the blanket, caught up in the heat of the moment. 

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Kim leans against the bar at the Brady Pub, stunned by the news Marlena's just shared with her about her brother. 

KIM: Marlena...are you seriously trying to tell me that because of some...clerical error, you're going to leap to the conclusion that the man we've been calling my brother for over twenty years is an imposter?MARLENA: Kim, there's more to it than that--

Kim snaps at Marlena, shouting out, causing more than a couple stares from other patrons. 

KIM: I should hope so! 

Kim, quickly realizing the scene she just caused, looks around her, and quickly calms herself down. 

KIM: You're supposed to be helping to save my brother, figuring out what's wrong with him, and why he's losing his memory.  Not trying to prove some hairbrained theory you've cooked up. 

Eric pipes up, coming to his mother's defense.  He's firm, but respectful to his aunt. 

ERIC: Aunt Kim, it's not like that.  Look, I don't like this any more than you do, but I understand why Mom's asking this. KIM: Then, if you understand it, why aren't you the one agreeing to get a sample for this test? 

KIM: That's what I thought. MARLENA: Kim, I'm not trying to cause a problem for you, or for the family.  I just want to get to the truth. KIM: The truth is that my brother is losing his memory in chunks, and it's only a matter of time before he is going to be a shell of the man we knew.  We need to be looking for solutions, or at the very least, looking to make arrangements to ensure Roman is well cared-for when he becomes incapable of doing so himself.  Not trying to solve some kind of...tin foil hat conspiracy theory true.  MARLENA: Kim, Stefano has done some outrageous things in the past, it's not inconceivable--KIM: It may not be inconceivable...but it's also not likely.  And it's definitely not the time. 

Kim looks intensely at Marlena, who looks back, pained by Kim's rejection of her plans. 

KIM: Let this go, Marlena.  Please. 

Marlena sighs, closing her eyes to keep herself calm, as Eric looks on, concerned for his mother, putting a hand on her shoulder.