Aiden confronted Hope about her warning Kayla to stay away from him. Liam approached Nicole when she tried to light the evidence on fire. He offered to help her. Eric showed up while Aiden and Hope were talking. Liam recognized Nicole from television and wanted to know why she was in the woods. Nick and Gabi talked about his conversation with Will and how he wanted people to like him. Aiden left so Eric and Hope could talk. She wanted Eric to come down to the station to close the book on Chyka. Nicole lit the barrel with the evidence in it. Hope ran into Aiden again. She apologized to him. She wanted him to give her the lecture, but he didn't do it. He thanked her. Liam showed up at Daniel's apartment. Hope and Aiden talked about Kayla. He said he wasn't interested in dating any time soon. Liam broke in Daniel's apartment. Hope questioned Aiden about his wife, but ended up apologizing for prying. Liam looked in Daniel's apartment and then left.
Gabi: Just like Mommy said, I'm gonna be late to my own funeral. Oh! Nick. Oh, I'm sorry. I-I wasn't even watching where I was going. Nick: You were too busy talking to yourself, yelling at yourself. Gabi: I'm late, and this is really important. It's actually-- Nick: It's will and Sonny's bachelor party? Gabi: Yeah. Nick, I'm sorry. Nick: What? Sorry? What are you sorry about? Gabi: I just--I don't want you to feel left out. Nick: What? No, no, no. Um, I'm good, I'm great. Honestly, I think it's great. I'm totally cool. Gabi: This is me. I know you well enough to know when you're lying. Will: Hey. Sonny: Untucked. Tonight, we go casual. Tomorrow, we dress up. Nice and formal. Will: Tomorrow? What's tomorrow? Sonny: Only the greatest day of my life. Will: Oh. JJ: [Plays guitar] Paige: I've heard you play. Your guitar? You're good, JJ. Really good. Abigail: Hello? Earth to JJ. JJ: What's up? Abigail: Didn't you hear me? I said your name, like, five times. Come on, we got to get going to will and Sonny's party. JJ: Right, sure. Abigail: Wow. You really zone out when you play that thing, huh? Are you searching for inspiration or something? JJ: All right, lighten up. I just didn't hear you, okay? Abigail: Wow, you might not play like a rock star, but you certainly have the temperamental thing down. Hope: How much of that did you hear? Aiden: Oh, I heard every word. Hope: Every word? Aiden: Mm. Hope: So you heard the part when I told Kayla I think she should steer clear of you? Aiden: I especially heard that part, yeah. Daniel: I thought you and Nicole were looking forward to tonight. Where did she have to go so suddenly? Jennifer: Well, I can tell you where she said she was going, but I'm not exactly sure that's where she went. Daniel: Well, what do you mean by that? Jennifer: Uh, you know, I really don't want to get into that, and you probably don't want to hear it. Daniel: Don't want to hear what? Jennifer: That she lied. Nicole: What? I know I have matches in here somewhere. Oh, great. Now what do I do? Liam: Ma'am, are you all right? Nicole: Uh... where did you come from? Liam: I guess you didn't hear my car. I drive a hybrid. Everyone's always telling me they didn't hear me coming. Anyway, looks like you could use a little help. Robyn: Thanks. That's great. It's all set. The agency said that the stripper will be here in an hour, and he's bringing his own music. Tad: Good. You hired a stripper? I'm not sure that's will and Sonny's style. Tad: Listen. Gay or straight, bachelor parties carry with them certain traditions. I think they're gonna love it. [Laughter] Sonny: Hey. Will: Hey, yourself. Mr. Prim and proper, spending the night with your family. Sonny: It's not propriety. It's a tradition. You're not nervous, are you? Will: Are you? Sonny: No. Just terrified. Will: [Laughs] Me too. Sonny: That's a good thing, right? We're doing something exciting. Will: We're doing something great. And it's not just about tomorrow. Sonny: It's about every day after that. Every single day. [Knock at door] Sonny: That's the sitter. Come on, we got a party to get to. Hope: Wow, this is, uh, awkward. Aiden: Mm. Hope: You must be humiliated to be caught eavesdropping on a private conversation. Aiden: We are in a public place. Hope: Well, I guess I could've lied or been evasive to Kayla, but that's not who I am. Aiden: No, no, not hard to pry an opinion out of you. Hope: Or a judgment out of you. Aiden: [Laughs] Oh. Eric: Hey, hope. I got your message. I'm sorry, am I interrupting? Daniel: What makes you think Nicole lied? Jennifer: You know, I just-- I don't want to make a big deal out of it. And I know that you're gonna want to defend her. And I agree with you. She is not the same person that she used to be. Daniel: But you think she lied about tonight. Jennifer: No, I just-- I think that lying just comes so easily for her, you know. Daniel: Well, as one of her coconspirators, that's a little hard to argue. Jennifer: Listen, I know it's not anything serious. I think she just had something else to do, and she didn't want to hurt my feelings, so she just made something up. Daniel: Okay, well, you seem to be taking it pretty well. Jennifer: I'm not gonna be angry about it. It's just who Nicole is. Daniel: Where do you think she went in such a rush? Jennifer: For all I know, she wanted to get to a shoe sale before they ran out of pumps. Nicole: What makes you think I need help? Liam: Oh, I just saw you pull over. I just wondered if you had a flat tire. Nicole: No, I'm good. So good, but thank you for stopping. So have a good night. Bye. Liam: Hey, hey. Don't I know you? Nicole: I don't think so. Liam: Hmm, but you are really familiar. Hmm. I work at the hospital. Do you know some people there? Nicole: [Chuckles] Well, I know a lot of people, so... Liam: Oh, I got it. I got it. I--hmm. I've seen you on TV. You are famous. Nicole: [Laughs] Liam: So what's someone like you doing here in the middle of nowhere? Nicole: I'm pretty adamant about not texting and driving. So I had some work to do, so I pulled over and actually I had some trash to throw out of my car, so... Liam: I couldn't agree with you more about driving with cell phones. I wish more people were like you. Oh, which leads me to who are you? I've seen you on TV a hundred times. I just can't place the show. Nicole: That's flattering, really, but I need to-- Liam: Can you at least tell me your name? I'm a big fan. Nicole: It's Nicole walker. Liam: I knew that. Hmm. Nicole: Well, keep watching. Nice talking to you. I guess now we can both go on our merry way? Liam: Oh, sure, you go ahead. As far as rest stops go, this one came along just the right time, if you know what I mean. Nicole: Right. Okay, well, thanks for sharing. See you. Daniel: Well, I gotta say you're being pretty adult about all this. Jennifer: Sometimes I am. Daniel: But saying you're sure that I would defend Nicole-- I mean that took me by surprise. Jennifer: No, Daniel. I wasn't trying to be snarky. I really wasn't. You know what, we have spent more time talking about this than I intended, so... you know, the more we talk about it, the less time we have for... Daniel: For--for what? Jennifer: Well, I think you know. Daniel: I don't think it involves that. Jennifer: [Laughs] Well, okay. [Cell phone vibrates] Jennifer: Wait a minute. I think I'm supposed to hear violins, not buzzes in the background. Daniel: You know what that is? Jennifer: Who? Daniel: Ah, you know--ooh. It's Joanna. Yeah. She's bringing Parker home soon. Jennifer: Okay. Daniel: I set myself a reminder. How about we--wanna go? Jennifer: Yes, you couldn't stop me. Daniel: No? Jennifer: No. Daniel: Okay. Come on. Oh, maintenance will clean that. Tad: I hear them. Everybody, quiet and get ready! [Indistinct chatter] All: Congratulations! [All groan] Abigail: Ew. Ew. Hey, t, where are will and Sonny? JJ: Are you flipping out? Tad: A little, yeah. It's the first wedding I've been an official part of. JJ: Yeah. Yeah, me too. You know, it's the first wedding I've been to where the people getting married were friends of mine... Tad: Right? JJ: And not old people. Tad: And did you think it'd be a gay wedding too? JJ: No. No, it's actually kind of cool though, yeah. Abigail: Very cool. Tad: Something to tell our kids about. JJ: I think our kids are gonna wonder why it was such a big deal. Abigail: Right. All: Congratulations! [Cheers and applause] Tad: Good thing we rehearsed that. Hi, guys. Sonny: What's up? This is awesome. Oh, thank you all so much for coming. This is amazing. It means so much to us. Tad: All right, wish me luck. Abigail: What? Why? Tad: Because I'm nervous and I'm gonna make the toast. Abigail: Wait, wait. What? You can't make a toast without Gabi. Where is she anyway? Gabi: Please, Nick. I can't make will and Sonny treat you differently, but can we at least be honest about how this makes you feel? Nick: Yeah, I just-- I brought this all on myself, Gabi. I told will--I just-- I wanted people to like me. He was like, "really?" You know. Gabi: Okay, well, yeah. You shouldn't have done that. I mean, you can't be giving him an opening, you know. You have to protect yourself. Nick: Yeah, but Gabi, he was right. You know, as hard as I try to do a good job at work and to live and let live, it's--it's not-- it's not enough. Gabi: Well, I think not pressing charges against all of us is a little bit more than "live and let live." Nick: I can't believe you're defending me. I just--there's someone in this world who gets me, and I-- I never expected that. So now all I have to do is... is figure out how to let all the rest of it go. You know? You know, will asked me why-- why I even bother trying. And I was like, "I just--I want people to like me." You know? Is that--is that-- it's not that hard to understand. I'm probably-- probably asking too much. Gabi: You aren't, okay? And you are liked. You are. Aiden: No, no. You're not interrupting at all. In fact, she's all yours. Hope: What, Mr. Jennings, don't you want to stick around and judge my conversation with Eric? I'm sure I'll say or do something else wrong! You could point it out to me! Oh. [Groans] Eric: You are crazy about that guy. Hope: Don't even get me started. I'm sorry. Enough about him. Listen, I want to meet with you because I wanted to tell you this in person. Eric: This sounds bad. Hope: Well...not fun. I need you to come down to the station and read over your final statement about everything involving the hunt for Chyka. We need it signed and in the books. Eric: Yeah, and then you can close those books forever. Hope: I'm so sorry. I really wish I didn't have to ask you to do this. Eric: No, no. Hope: I know you don't want to be reminded of it all. Eric: It's gonna be fine. And it'll be able be behind me officially. Hope: I hope it can. Eric: It will. I have good friends. Daniel and Jennifer--they've been great. Most of all, I have Nicole. [Cell phone rings] Nicole: Hey. Eric: Hey, there you are. You're a hard woman to find. Nicole: Oh, yeah. I see that you called earlier. You know what, I really need to learn to take my phone off silent. Eric: Where are you? I'd love to see you. Nicole: Yeah, I'm at this thing for work right now. It's crowded. But it'll take me just a few minutes to get away. Want to meet me at the pub? Eric: Or I can just come over there and try and rescue you. Nicole: No, no, no. It's okay. Just give me a second to say my good-byes and I can't wait to see you. Daniel: All right, thank you, Joanna. Joanna: Bye. Daniel: All right, we'll see you tomorrow. Jennifer: There we go. Daniel: All right, stinky stinkerson, it is time to get you cleaned up, bud. Yeah, 'cause you, me, and Jennifer are gonna get some ice cream! Jennifer: Ice cream! Parker: Ice cream? Jennifer: Yes! Daniel: Go get cleaned up. Jennifer: Hurry, hurry. Daniel: Watch the wall. Wow. Jennifer: So cute. Daniel: Ah, right. Jennifer: Oh, my word. What are you doing? Daniel: I'm recording the check that I gave Joanna. Jennifer: Oh, right. In your superduper banking program. Daniel: Okay, don't start with me, technophobe. Because this tracks my expenses, makes my budget, generates reports. Jennifer: And it will julienne your potatoes. Daniel: Ah, you scoff, but it can do all that. Jennifer: I know, if I would just let you install it in my computer, but you see, you don't understand the basis of my personal financial philosophy. Daniel: It's not like it'll hurt just to say it. And so what is that? Jennifer: Ignorance is bliss. Nick: You were late when you got here. You should probably get going. Gabi: Yeah. Yes, you're right. I'm really glad that I bumped into you. Okay? And as far as will and Sonny go, just hang in there. You know, just be you. They'll come around eventually. Nick: The three of you-- things worked out with Arianna. That's what's most important. So maybe by tomorrow, they'll be more mellow about everything. I know I was pretty worked up before we got married. Gabi: Wait. It didn't seem that way. I mean, did you have second thoughts? Nick: What? No. No, no, no, no, no. I was sure I wanted to marry you. I just was scared that you were gonna back out. I always thought you were out of my league. Gabi: Nick. Nick: All right. Come on. Enough about me. Blah, blah, blah. I need you to go to this party and have some fun. Gabi: Okay. All right. But I will be thinking about you. Nick: Do that. [Tapping glass] Tad: Okay. So we all know we're here because these two are getting married tomorrow. Among some of the many swell things about these gentlemen is they have amazing taste. I mean, look who they chose for their best man. Yeah, c'est moi. [Laughter] Tad: It's pretty cool. It's very cool. It is cool because--and this is gonna come as a shock-- sometimes I can act like a jerk. And, yeah, I know. I was never a bigger jerk in my entire life than when will came out. My best friend was being honest about who he was, and I went all Mel Gibson on him. [Laughter] Tad: I remember being told off by Victor Kiriakis 'cause that wasn't at all scary. He said that ignorant and stupid weren't the same thing, but you could be both. And I was. I felt threatened which was ignorant and judgmental, which was stupid. I can't tell you how grateful I am for you guys to get past the things I said, the things I did. I almost lost one of the best friends a guy could have. Not only did you guys get past the things I said, you let me be your friend again. And to be friends with Sonny. There's a word for that that people don't use much. And that word is called "manly." So tomorrow, they make it official. They start a great life together, and I just want to say that's awesome and we should all be so lucky. L'chaim. All: L'chaim. Whoo! [Glasses clink] Yeah. Will: Thank you. Tad: No, thank you. Gabi: Hi. Abigail: You missed the toast. Gabi: Oh, I got here as fast as I could. Sorry. Abigail: Where were you? Gabi: I need some water. Abigail: Uh-uh. I know that move. You were with Nick, weren't you? Gabi: I just--I ran into him on the way over here. Abigail: Really? What a coincidence you just happened to run into him. Gabi: It was a coincidence, actually. Abigail: Okay, whatever. Look, it's will and Sonny's night, okay? So just don't say anything to them. Gabi: Don't worry. It's not exactly fun to talk to them about Nick. Sonny: T, I got to say that was quite eloquent. I didn't know you had it in you. Tad: Hanging out with the two of you, my talkin' got a little more elegant- like. [Laughter] Tad: To be honest, it was a little weird being that sincere. Will: It was a little bit out of character. I mean, for a moment there, you were refined. Sonny: And now that you're all, like, uptown on us, who knows what you have planned next? You know, a minuet? String quartet. Tad: Yeah, something along those lines. Sonny: Awesome. Well, I'm gonna get us some more champagne, all right? And t, thank you so much for this party. It's just--it's so much fun. Thank you. Tad: Oh, it ain't over yet. I'm looking for a Sonny Kiriakis. Sonny: Yes. That's me. There's been a report of some illegal activity here. Sonny: Oh, no, no, no. We're just having a party. There's no underage drinking or anything. No, it's not that. It has something to do with... public nudity. You know what we do with offenders, don't you? [Sultry music] [Laughter] Oh. Whoo! That's right. Uh-huh. Ah. Ah, oh ah, oh oh, oh That's what I'm talking about. [Door closes] Hope: Hey. You and I have a conversation waiting to be finished. Aiden: You think so? Hope: I do. I do. It won't take long. All I really have to do is apologize. Aiden: Really? Hope: And now I imagine there's something you want to say to me. So please, let the lecture begin. I deserve it this time. Aiden: You know, there is something that I wanted to say, but it's not a lecture. Before we got interrupted, I just wanted to let you know that...I'm grateful. Thank you. Daniel: "Ignorance is bliss"? Seriously? Jennifer: Yes. It's serious, dead serious. Because you know what? You take every single check, and you go over to that computer and you type it in there, and that is so OCD. Daniel: No, you have to type it in here. Or you're not gonna know how much money you have left. Jennifer: No, you're wrong about that because the bank, once a month, they send you this little piece of paper. And it's called a bank statement. Daniel: Yeah, once a month. Do you know how far off it can get in a month, do you know? Jennifer: Yes, and I love the mystery in that. Jennifer Horton, how much money is in your bank account this month? The envelope please. Daniel: This is not an awards show. This is your life. And I can straighten yours out. I can do it. Jennifer: No, you're not because I have my system. Daniel: It's not a system. That's chaos. Jennifer: No. It is not chaos. And when we are married and I handle our checkbook, I'm gonna show you my little system. Daniel: And Kim Kardashian will be the secretary of the treasury. Jennifer: [Laughs] What are you saying? Daniel: There's Mr. Clean. Jennifer: There he is. Daniel: Come here, buddy. Jennifer: Here you go. Daniel: Oh, guess what we're gonna do. Get some ice cream. Jennifer: Ice cream, ice cream. Daniel: Get you all messed up. Jennifer: Oh, I forgot to tell you, we have to save the receipts, honey. Daniel: Everybody ready? Jennifer: We do because you're gonna have the best life with your dad as long as you do everything exactly his way. You're good. Daniel: Yeah. Jennifer: [Laughs] Daniel: Come on. [Laughter] Tad: That was supposed to be a dude. Look at her. Look at him look at her. What a waste of a huge talent. Yeah Do you want me Will: What, uh, what did he do, officer? Because I am willing to testify. Who are you? The best man? Will: No, actually, I am the-- Don't worry. Will: I--um-- I have plenty of handcuffs for everyone. [Laughs] [Squeals] [Laughter] Hey, hey Oh Hope: You're grateful to me? You're thanking me? This is a joke, isn't it? Aiden: No. No, it's not. Look, there's no point getting into it, but if Kayla left your conversation less interested in me romantically, then I'm all for it. Hope: Well, Kayla happens to be a pretty amazing woman, not to mention a fantastic catch. Aiden: And I'm sure she is. I never said otherwise. She seems lovely. Attractive, smart. Hope: Oh, there's a "but." [Scoffs] Because she's my sister-in-law, you hold that against her. Aiden: Okay, look. Not everything is about you. This isn't even about Kayla. Okay, I'm just not in the market for a relationship right now. That's it. Hope: I get it. You have a young son, and you need to focus on him. I get it. Believe me. Maybe not now, but maybe someday. Right? Aiden: There will never be a "someday." Ever. Nicole: Eric. Hey, sorry. I was so hard to track down. I got here as soon as I could. Eric: Well, where-- Nicole: Mwah. Eric: Where were you exactly? Nicole: I told you. I had a work thing. Eric: Well, that's what I don't get. I called your office hours ago, and they said you were done for the day. Nicole: Hmm. Daniel: You listen to your old man, I tell you what, you will never bounce a check. Parker: Like a soccer ball. Daniel: That's right. Jennifer: With your dad, you will never bounce a check. Daniel: What kind of ice cream do you want? Jennifer: Yes, I was gonna say broccoli ice cream? Parker: Broccoli. No. Daniel: Why not? Jennifer: Chocolate. Daniel: Ladies first. Jennifer: Peanut butter. Chocolate. Daniel: Yum. [Indistinct speech] Liam: So Theresa, was this a trick? Or on the level? Before uh-huh Your best man's got some mad moves. Sonny: You don't know the half of it. And I know that because he's not the best man. He's the groom. [Clears throat] But the agency said you were the groom. They gave me your name. Sonny: I am the groom. [Gasps] Seriously? Sonny: [Laughs] Oh, my God. Get over here Okay. Boys, this one's on the house. Will: So are the drinks. [Laughs] [Groans] Sonny: I gotta say, you're really excellent at what you do. [Laughs] Wow. Will: What? It used to be that all the good ones were gay or married. Now they're gay and married. [Giggles] Hope: Never? Your son's gonna grow up eventually, you know? Aiden: And I'm aware of that. [Clears throat] Hope: I'm sorry. I really thought you were joking, but you aren't, are you? I'm sorry. Aiden: It's okay. Hope: No, it's not. It's not. You and chase must miss her terribly. Yeah, I just realized I don't think you ever told me your wife's name. Aiden: No. No, I don't think I did. Hope: It seems I'm intruding. Aiden: Ah, no. No, no, no. It's just-- just not a topic I'm comfortable discussing, that's all. Besides, this is about you and Kayla talking behind my back. Okay? So I'm not really clear how we got here. Hope: I am sorry. Aiden: You know, maybe something good came out of all this though. Anyway, you know, next time a woman shows a little interest in me, I will just send her to you, so... it's a joke, hope. It's a joke. Hey, chase is waiting for me. I'm gonna go get him. So I will see you around. Okay? Daniel: You ate the cone? Oh, look what I'm gonna eat. Oh! Parker: Hey! Jennifer: Oh, excuse me. There's my cousin. I'm gonna go say hi. I'll be right back. Daniel: Okay. Jennifer: Hope. Hi. Hope: Oh, hey, cuz. Jennifer: Hey. Hope: Hi. Jennifer: Is everything okay? Hope: Oh, yeah, yeah. Everything is fine. I just--you know, I had another odd encounter with Mr. Jennings. Jennifer: Really? What happened? Hope: I don't know. I don't have a clue, but you know what, I could spend a week trying to figure him out, and I wind up right where I started. Last I heard, there's a big wedding tomorrow. Jennifer: Yes, there is. Hope: Who wants to have fun? We can merengue. Jennifer: A what? No, Macarena. Hope: Macarena. Jennifer: Yes. Hope: You know I was never good at that stuff. Jennifer: Merengue. No. Hope: [Laughs] Merengue. You always make me so happy when I see you. Nicole: Okay, the truth is... what I was doing didn't have anything to do with work. Eric: And you told me that because... Nicole: Because...I didn't want you to know what I was doing. It's a surprise. Eric: [Laughs] I'm sorry. I wasn't trying to catch you in a lie. Nicole: It's okay. That's not like you anyway. Eric: Anyway, I'm glad you're here now. Nicole: Me too. Did you talk to hope about getting the statement signed? Eric: Yeah, I did. You know, it looks like this whole thing is about to be behind us. Nicole: Good way to put it. It's exactly what I was thinking. Hope: You're not going to the wedding? Daniel: Oh, no. You quit flirting over there. I can't, I can't. I actually got an early surgery. Hope: Aw. Jennifer: Oh, he takes this saving lives thing very seriously. But you know what, I'm going to the wedding. Oh, be my date. Hope: I would love to be your date for the wedding. Jennifer: Oh, good. Hope: We'll dance. We'll Macarena. Jennifer: Okay. Hope: We have it down. Eric: There is something that I wanted to talk to you about. Will's wedding tomorrow. Nicole: Oh, I can't go. I have to work, remember? Eric: I know. It's just that I bought a wedding gift, and I just thought that maybe you would like to sign the card. Nicole: You mean it's from, like, both of us? Our first gift together? [Gasps] And how perfect. It's a wedding gift. Daniel: So you have to choose between Nicole and the church? Eric: I guess that's what it comes down to. Nicole: And talking about weddings... [Cell phone rings] Nicole: Oh. Ugh. Oh, it's miles. I have to get back to the office. Just in the middle of an interesting conversation, too. Eric: Don't let me keep you. Nicole: Okay, we can always get back to this later. Okay. I'll see you. Bye. JJ: Hey, I didn't expect to see you here. Paige: Yeah, I meet some friends for a study group. JJ: Right, 'cause the library doesn't have a bar. Paige: [Laughs] Because the library closes early on Mondays and they have good coffee here. JJ: Well, I'm glad I got saying something stupid out of the way, first thing. Paige: Well, you're consistent. So what's going on? Private party? JJ: Yeah, yeah, my cousin is getting married tomorrow. Paige: Oh, sorry to barge in. JJ: Oh, no, no. It's really casual. You know, if you want to stay, you can. Paige. It looks like there's a private party here tonight. Paige: I just found out. Then let's hang out someplace else. Paige: Right. I'll see you around. Tad: That was a mistake. That was supposed to be a dude. Sonny: Why would you get us a guy stripper? Tad: Because it's your bachelor party. Sonny: Yeah. Tad: And you're gay. Sonny: What? Will: Ooh? Did you know that? Sonny: You know what, looking back, there were a few hints. Will: There were a few. Sonny: Yeah. Will: Few. A few hints. Tad: Yeah, you're also a jerk. Sonny: Come here. You're my favorite straight man. [Glass clinking] Abigail: [Clears throat] Well, we know that the best man did a lovely job with his toast before. Gabi: But I just missed it, and we both want to say how great we think this is. I think I know better than anyone that will and Sonny are made for each other. Abigail: Well, except for Sonny and will. Gabi: Right. Abigail: Of course. So to Sonny and will. Gabi: To Sonny and will. Tad: Yeah. Will: To Sonny and will... and will and Sonny. [Laughter] Sonny: I really like the sound of that.