Bo prepares for Hope's big surprise, which is a vow renewal ceremony. Chelsea, Maggie, and Julie all help Hope prepare for the event by doing her hair and make-up, and getting her dressed. When Hope hears about the Cajun-themed food, she flashes back to her first wedding to Bo in New Orleans, and figures out that she is getting re-married. Later, she and Bo take a horse-drawn carriage to the church. Stefano admits to both Tony and EJ that he is awake. He swears them both to secrecy, saying that he cant let the person who put him here find out that he is conscious. Tony tells Anna, and she almost spills the beans to Lexie and John, but Tony is able to cover for her. John and EJ talk about Ava and Stefano. John tells EJ that the time will come when he will have to choose between John and his father. Lexie is suspicious when both EJ and Tony balk at the suggestion that Stefano have electroshock therapy. A masked man with a syringe stalks Marlena.
Chelsea: I can barely close the fridge, and there's still more on the way, so we're good. Bo: All right, how about the flowers? Chelsea: They just came. And I have to tell you. Good choice. They're very pretty. Bo: Hope loves white roses. You know what? I'll get some more. Chelsea: No, Dad, you don't need to do that. No, no, no. You just need to relax, decompress a little bit. Everything is gonna go perfectly. Hope is gonna love this. Bo: I hope you're right. [Doorbell rings] Whoa! Here they come. Okay, hi! Julie: Reinforcements have arrived! Bo: Thanks for coming. Maggie: Wouldn't have missed this for the world. Steve: Where do you want all this stuff? You got to calm down, dude. Bo: Just put it right here on the chair. Maggie: Oh, my goodness. Oh, Bo! Why aren't you dressed? Bo: I got a lot of things to do. Julie: We're going to do it, so get dressed. Steve, will you see to it that this gentleman is properly attired? Steve: Well, you know what they say. You can dress him up, but... Julie: And, Kayla, get out of those scrubs, darling. Kayla: Yes, ma'am. Chelsea: Hey, wasn't it your first day of work yesterday? Kayla: Yeah, it was pretty tough. Chelsea: It was that bad, huh? Kayla: Well, ever since Stefano had his seizure, we're all scrambling around, trying to figure out what's wrong with him. Maggie: But he's still unconscious, right? Kayla: Well, yeah, but that's what's so puzzling. We've run dozens of tests. They all indicate brain activity. He should be conscious. Julie: I swear, that man has more lives than a dirty old alley cat. Maggie: I agree. That Stefano has been a threat to our lives for years, and there's no telling what he's gonna do when he wakes up. Bo: Ladies. Could we change the subject? Julie: What a good idea. Yes. Maggie: Yes. Okay, Bo. Do you think Hope suspects anything? Bo: Well, she knows something's going on, but she doesn't know what or when. Julie: Good. Very good. Good. Maggie: Phew. Julie: Hello, honeybun. How's it going? Steve: Hi, Hope. Hope: What's going on? Kayla: Nothing. Chelsea: Just hanging out. Maggie: Yeah, you know. Shopping. Whatever. [SCENE_BREAK] [Thud] John: After? E.J.: If you're talking about Father, he hasn't regained consciousness. John: Really. E.J.: Really. His test results came back normal. Brain activity's normal. He's just not awake. John: I see. Well, I suddenly feel a need to visit my dear brother again. E.J.: Just before you do, John, there's something I'd like to discuss with you. John: It'll have to wait. E.J.: I don't think it will, actually. It's about Ava. John: And what about her? E.J.: I just got a message from the district attorney's office, and he seems to think that she's disappeared, that she's jumped bail. John: Oh, she did. E.J.: You know about this? John: Well, she left me a note. E.J.: Then you should have told me about that the moment that you found it. John: And you should have told me there was a new development in her case. E.J.: John, she's my client. Do you understand what that means? It means that she discusses these things with you. Then, when she has done that, I can discuss them with you. John: And Karen Fitzpatrick being dismissed from her case. You were planning on, what, discussing that with me, too? E.J.: Of course I would discuss it with you. John: You know, Elvis, I'm really delighted that I took your advice and made that generous contribution to her campaign. E.J.: John, you bribed a judge. You didn't bribe the entire legal system. John: Money wasted just the same, isn't it? E.J.: Well, let's put it this way. It may not have helped Ava's case, but that's not the only case we have to worry about. We have your trial coming up soon. John: I haven't forgotten. And I trust that you will do a much better job protecting my interests. E.J.: You know that when they find her, I mean, she's going to get the maximum sentence. John: Oh, Elvis, come on. She's long gone. E.J.: Right. That doesn't mean they're not gonna find her, John. John: They're not gonna find her. She's a Vitali. They know how to disappear. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: I don't get it, Tony. I was here all night monitoring Father. He hasn't moved a muscle. Tony: Kayla said all his tests came back positive. Lexie: Yeah, they did. There is no medical reason why he's not awake. Tony: Who says he isn't? Lexie: Oh, th-that's certainly possible. Tony: I just got the strangest feeling that he's just biding his time, waiting for the right moment to make his move. Lexie: Well, even if he was, it wouldn't be possible, at least not without help. He's been immobile for months. His muscles have atrophied. It would take weeks of physical therapy before he's mobile again. Tony: So, what happens now? Lexie: I'd like to monitor him a few more days. If there are no changes, we'll have to discuss sending him back to the facility. Listen, I need to run some rounds. Stay with him if you'd like. I'll check back later, okay? Tony: All right. Stefano: Anthony. Anthony. No! You must not tell anyone that I am awake. Do this for me, and all will be forgiven. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: What's going on? Julie: Finally, you are home. We've got to get you ready. Hope: Ready? For what? [Laughter] Brady. Bo: It's a surprise. Hope: A surpr-- the surprise? Now? Bo: Couldn't think of a better time. Maggie: And you don't want to ruin it by being late. Just close your eyes, darling. We're going to give you a little more color. Hope: Chelsea. Chelsea: Oh, don't look at me. Julie: Bo, Steve, you may go now. The ladies will take care of everything. Steve: Come on, buddy. I know a threat when I hear one. [Laughter] Ooh, chilly. Hope: Would someone please tell me what's going on? Kayla: You'll find out soon enough. Now, just relax and let yourself be pampered. Maggie: Trust us. Trust us. There you go. Julie: Yes. Ooh. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Look. Bo: Want a beer? Steve: The "Bo" tie. Bo: You are just the -- Steve: You get it? Bo: Drink a beer. Steve: Yeah, I need that. Bo: Yeah. Hey, do you think Hope was surprised? Steve: Mm. Yeah, man. She was really surprised. Bo: Good. To think I almost called this thing off. Steve: I know. 'Cause of the little-brother cover-up deal. Bo: Yeah. Steve: So, what changed your mind? Bo: Your wife. My wife. She found out that I took the evidence against Philip in the Hollingsworth case. Steve: You finally told her? Bo: That and she kind of figured it out. Steve: What did I tell you, dude? So, how'd she take it? Bo: [Exhales deeply] Steve: She laid into you, right? Bo: Mm-hmm. And with good reason. I mean, she knows what I did was wrong and that it could come back and bite me. Thing is, someone else knows I tampered with evidence. Steve: Who? Bo: Whoever made Paul disappear. And I'm thinking that's John Black and his little partner, Ava Vitali. Steve: Are you kidding me? Ava? So, what went down? Bo: The department received an anonymous e-mail asking about the missing evidence. Steve: Anonymous, huh? Bo: Mm-hmm. Steve: All your high-tech stuff down there, you have no idea who sent it? Bo: Actually, we do. We have surveillance footage of Ava Vitali on a computer at the Java Café©. That's where we traced the e-mail back to. Steve: I'll be damned. Bo: Yeah. So, that whole thing got Abe and Roman asking questions. Steve: So, tell me something. Is your name on that e-mail? Bo: No. Steve: So, you're safe. The cat's still in the bag. Bo: For now. Steve: What are you gonna do? Bo: Find whoever's responsible for this. Put him behind bars. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Let me ask you something, Elvis. Did the district attorney indicate to you how he found out Ava left town? E.J.: Didn't mention it. Why? John: Just curious. E.J.: You know something? John: No. I just have my suspicions. E.J.: You think somebody turned against her? John: Let's just say that I'm glad she got away when she did. E.J.: John, tell me you're not thinking of joining her. John: I'm not. E.J.: You give me your word. John: Are you doubting my word? E.J.: Let's just say I don't need any more surprises. Nor do I need to explain why another one of my clients has disappeared before their trial. John: You won't. E.J.: Do you know where she's gone? John: I don't. E.J.: And if you did, you wouldn't tell me. John: I wouldn't tell you. E.J.: Did you have genuine feelings for her? John: I suppose as much as I'm capable. But I do believe that she genuinely cared for me. Doesn't matter. She's gone. E.J.: Well, it's probably for the best, really. You know. You need to start focusing on your trial. John: Oh, I have every intention of defeating those charges. E.J.: Good. John: And when that's complete, then I will focus on defeating Philip Kiriakis for what he put us through. E.J.: Are you, uh, looking for my services to help you get that done? John: Now, that depends. E.J.: Depends on what? John: On you. E.J.: How so? John: It's very likely that my dear brother will regain consciousness. If that happens, he will want to resume his position as head of the family. Do you see where I'm going? E.J.: Sure. John: The time is near when you will have to make a choice. E.J.: You want to know if I'm gonna choose you. Well, let me tell you something. If I have to choose between you and my Father, I'm gonna choose me. [SCENE_BREAK] Julie: Well, girls, what do you think? Kayla: I think she looks beautiful. Maggie: Like a princess. Hope: Like a princess. [All giggle] Can I take a look? Julie: Yes, you may. [Laughter] Hope: Whoa! Where's Hope? Julie: Oh. Hope: Julie, look at my -- thank you. Julie: Oh, darling. Hope: You did such a great job. Kayla: Okay, what about the dress? Hope: What dress? [SCENE_BREAK] [Knock on door] Chelsea: Always on time. I love it. Julie: Yay. Okay. Maggie: Another surprise. Chelsea: Hi! Glorianne: Lord have mercy. It must be 200 degrees outside. Hope: Glorianne. Glorianne: Hi, sugar. Hope: What are you doing here? I had no idea you made house calls. Glorianne: Well, only for special occasions. Your husband wanted me to fix your hair for tonight. Hope: Oh, and you wouldn't happen to know what my husband is planning, would you? Glorianne: Well, Maggie said -- Maggie: Glorianne, thanks for coming. Glorianne: Yeah, of course. So, where would you like me to set up? Julie: Oh, upstairs, darling. There's more room. Let me show you. Right this way. Glorianne: All righty. Hope: Chelsea, you need to tell me what your father is planning because, if you don't, no more borrowing my fleur-de-lis drop earrings or my fleur-de-lis pendant or any of my jewelry. Chelsea: That's harsh, Hope. Hope: Chelse, come on. I can -- I can keep a secret. I promise it'll be between you and me. Chelsea: It's me and Dad's secret. I'm sorry. You're just gonna have to wait a little bit longer because I promised I wouldn't say anything. Maggie: Good girl. Kayla: Good job under pressure. Hope: You weren't supposed to hear that -- my begging and pleading. [SCENE_BREAK] Tony: You've been conscious this entire time? Stefano: No. Promise me that you will tell no one that I am awake. Tony: But you -- Stefano: Promise me. Tony: You need medical attention. I've got to get Lexie. E.J. should know, as well. Stefano: No. Tony: Why not? Stefano: Because... [Sighs heavily] ...If I am to live, the person who did this to me must not know I'm awake. Tony: Are you saying to me that somebody caused you to have a stroke? Stefano: Yes. Tony: Who did this to you, Father? [Door opens] Anna: Oh, God. I don't believe it. [SCENE_BREAK] Bo: Are you kidding, Ma? That's amazing. No, Hope would be honored that we have something of Pop's. No, hasn't figured it out yet. That's why I'm hiding out in the kitchen. Okay, I'll see you soon. How's it going in there? Chelsea: It's going good. Julie just finished Hope's makeup, and then Glorianne's taking her upstairs to do the hair, so, we're right on schedule. Bo: Great. Chelsea: Where's Uncle Steve? Bo: He's out back, setting up. Chelsea: Hope is gonna be so excited when she finds out what you're doing. Bo: You don't think it's too corny, do you? Chelsea: No! No, I-I think it's really romantic. Bo: [Chuckles] Chelsea: I hope that a guy will do that for me one day. Bo: Oh, you will, kid. Chelsea: [Laughs] Bo: Trust me. You will. [SCENE_BREAK] Julie: Did you bring your dress in the car? Glorianne: Are you ladies ready? Maggie: Oh, absolutely. Glorianne: Presenting the beautiful and fabulous Hope Williams Brady. Kayla: Nice. Wow. Beautiful. Julie: Whoo! Glamour, glamour. Hope: I think I know what Bo has planned. Julie: Oh, yes? Hope: He's taking me to a fabulous dinner. Julie: Well. Maggie: Good guess. Julie: We'll just have to wait and see, won't we? Meanwhile, time for you to get dressed. Hope: [Stuttering] Can you just give me a little hint, just a tiny, little clue? Julie: What do you say, girls? Give her a little, tiny clue? Hope: Tiny. Maggie: No. Julie: No. Kayla: Mnh-mnh. Julie: No. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Did I hear you speaking to him? Tony: Oh, no. Lexie thought that by hearing voices could help bring Father back to consciousness. Anna: Why would you want to? Tony: Because he's my Father. Anna: Yes, but he's also evil personified, and I'm glad he's in a coma and out of our lives. But just in case, I brought this. Tony: What do you intend to do with that? Anna: Well, I thought we might be able to stab him in his black heart if he wakes up. Tony: Anna, why don't you just step outside for a minute? Anna: Okay. Tony: Anna, there's something I've got to tell you. John: Call me, Blondie. We need to talk. [Humming] [SCENE_BREAK] Maggie: This was a marvelous idea. Julie: Bo -- Bo has really out done himself this time. Kayla: I know. It's great. Maggie: He thought of everything, you know? He even asked my chef to make some special dishes like gumbo and crawfish étouffé. Julie: Oh, how marvelous! I can't wait to eat it. Maggie: I can't, either! [SCENE_BREAK] [Laughter] Maggie: [Gasps] Julie: Oh, gosh. Kayla: Wow. Maggie: You look amazing. Kayla: Amazing. Julie: Oh, how glamorous. Maggie: Oh, wow. Hope: Did you say something about crawfish and gumbo? Maggie: Uh, yes. Uh, Bo, he wanted something different. Why? Hope: I was just thinking that I haven't had those things since I was in New Orleans with Bo. I'll never forget that trip. Definitely unforgettable... and very special. Kayla: Why, other than being alone with Bo? Hope: [Stutters] Because that's where we were first married. Maggie: You don't say. Hope: It's true. No one else was there. It was just us and, obviously, it wasn't legal, but... it was definitely romantic. Our wedding was beautiful. Wait a minute. Wait a minute. Ding, ding, ding. I'm getting married today. Right? [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: How are you doing? It's always a bit hard to see you like this. I've always rather felt you were indestructible. I'm sorry that, uh, we had to send you away to that facility. The doctors here, they told me it was the right thing to do, so... anyway, I hope one day you'll be able to forgive me. You should see your grandson, though. [Chuckles] He takes after his old man's old man. You know what I mean? Sharp as a tack, that kid. Well, hope you get to see him soon. [Clears throat] Stefano: Elvis. E.J.: Father. [SCENE_BREAK] Steve: Whew. Bo: Hey. How's it going out there? Steve: Oh, good. Doug and Mickey are setting up lights for the "recepcione." Bo: Okay. Ma? Steve: She's upstairs getting Ciara dressed. Bo: And Hope? Steve: Drop-dead gorgeous. Bo: Oh, hey. Steve: Oh, ho, ho, ho. Whoa, wait a minute. Bo: What? Steve: No, no, no. You can't go out there. Bo: I got to go see my wife. Steve: No, I'm under strict orders to keep you away from the bride. You know, Bo, what you're doing for Hope, I think it's pretty cool. Bo: Well, she deserves it. We've been through a heck of a lot. And, uh... she stood by me when most people wouldn't. She's an amazing woman. I'm a lucky guy. Steve: Yeah, you are. But you're a good man, too, and you deserve it. Bo: Thanks, man. Steve: So, you gonna get dressed? Bo: Oh, yeah. Steve: Time to monkey up. Bo: Have you learned how to tie a bow tie? Steve: Uh, well, I have an instructional pamphlet. Bo: Oh, thanks. Steve: Yeah. I'll be able to do it. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: What is it, Tony? Tony: I don't know how to tell you this. Anna: Honey, just say it. Tony: Father's awake. Anna: What?! Tony: He heard everything you said. Anna: Stefano is awake?! Tony: Shh! Shh! Shh! Lexie: Is that true? Has Father regained consciousness? [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: You're awake? Stefano: Yes. E.J.: I'm gonna go and get a nurse. Stefano: No. E.J.: No, I'm -- Stefano: No, no, you must -- you must not tell anyone. E.J.: No, I under-- I'm gonna go. I'm gonna get Lexie. Stefano: No. No. No. No. Do not tell Lexie. E.J.: Father, it's okay. She -- she's a doctor. She's your daughter. Stefano: Yes, a good doctor. Her worth as a daughter, well, the jury is still out on that... as it is with you and Anthony. E.J.: I'm gonna get somebody to check you out. Stefano: I'm awake, all right, and I-I don't know how to put it. I feel rested, invigorated. E.J.: Yeah, but -- you've -- I mean, you've been in a coma. You understand that. There is a residual effect from this. Stefano: [Chuckles] I'm sure there will be. E.J.: I mean, can -- can you move? Stefano: Some. I-I feel that I'm getting stronger, though. E.J.: How long have you been conscious for? Stefano: Why does that matter? Isn't the important thing that I am recovering? E.J.: Oh. Yeah. Of course it is. I was just... Stefano: Yes? E.J.: I said some things earlier. I was just wondering if you heard them. Stefano: You mean, how terrible you felt and how you were, uh, asking me for my forgiveness? E.J.: Yeah, something like that. Stefano: Tell me something, Elvis. Would you have said the same thing had you known that I could hear you? E.J.: This is not some kind of game. Stefano: That is not an answer. E.J.: I would have said exactly the same thing. All right, I'm sorry. I'm gonna get Lexie. Stefano: No. E.J.: Yes. Stefano: I said no. E.J.: Come on, Father! Stefano: Now that I am back, don't make your first act to me be one of disobedience, huh? No one must know that I am conscious. There are things... for you... to find out, and there are things that I need to do. E.J.: There are things that you need to do? There are things you need -- what things do you need to do? Stefano: All in good time. But first, you must promise me that you will keep this between the two of us for now. E.J.: [Sighs] Stefano: Elvis, promise me. E.J.: All right. Okay. All right. Fine. I promise I'm not gonna tell anybody that you're awake. Stefano: Thank you, my son. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: I cannot believe that my husband arranged for us to do this. It's just amazing. Chelsea: Okay, who let the cat out of the bag? Julie: Oh, she guessed. Not that it wasn't getting pretty obvious. Maggie: That's right. You're getting married again. Bo wanted the two of you to renew your vows. Kayla: He's been planning this for months. He really wanted it to be special. Hope: Oh, Bo. Julie: Oh, tissue, tissue, before she ruins her makeup. Maggie: Oh, yes. Oh, my goodness. Hope: Oh, Chelse, thank you, honey. Maggie: Hope, um, I have something for you. Hope: It's the handkerchief from the Brady hope chest. Maggie: Yes. Chelsea: Dad wanted you to have it. He knew how special it was. It's your something old. Hope: Thank you. Kayla: I have the something new -- the bracelet that we saw at Berand's that you loved. Here. Julie: Love, love, love. Hope: My gosh. Kayla: Just a little something new. Hope: When did you go back and get that? It's so beautiful. Kayla: There you go. Hope: Oh, I love it with the giant fleur-de-lis. Julie: And something borrowed. It was our Mother's. It's for you to wear today. Hope: This is my Mom's? Julie: Yes, darling. Hope: Oh, my gosh. It's so gorgeous. Julie: Shall I help you put it on? Hope: It's so... I feel like...like I have her with me. Julie: Yes, darling. Hope: Oh, my gosh. Julie: That's the idea. You look spectacular. Hope: Thank you. Chelsea: Okay. And this is your something blue. No wedding is complete without a lace garter. Hope: Wow. Chelsea. Hey, get over here. Give me a hug. Thank you, sweetheart. Thank you all so much for making today... so incredibly special. Kayla: No, thank you for making my brother so happy all these years. Hope: [Sighs] Ladies, I'm getting married. Again! [Laughter] [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: Father's awake? Tony: No, Lexie, he's not. Lexie: But you just said -- Tony: I was just conveying to Anna what we discussed earlier, that Father could be hearing everything we're saying because his tests indicate normal brain activity. Lexie: Yeah, he should be conscious. John: Perhaps he is. I'll have a look. Tony: Don't let him be alone with Father. I don't trust him. Lexie: Yeah. [SCENE_BREAK] Anna: Why didn't you tell Lexie and John the truth? Tony: Because Father asked me not to. Anna: What? Tony: I promised him I wouldn't tell anyone. Anna: Well, you told me. Tony: Well, that's different. You're my wife, and I vowed I'd never lie to you again, and I won't. Anna: Oh, Tony. Oh, I hate this. We've been so happy. Tony: Anna, darling, we still are happy. Anna: Yes, but for how long? You know your father never wanted us to be together. And now that he's awake... I can't help but feel that something horrible is about to happen. [SCENE_BREAK] Julie: There. Now, cry all you like. It's waterproof. [Laughter] Hope: Thank you. Kayla: It's great. Chelsea: All right, lies. Is she ready? Julie: Oh, she is. Kayla: She better be because it's time. Hope: Time? Hmm, what's next? Kayla: You'll see. Let's go. [All giggling] Chelsea: Oh, my gosh. Here, these are for you. Hope: Oh. Kayla: Wow. Nice. Hope: They're beautiful. Thank you. I -- honestly, I can't thank you all enough. Julie: You're so welcome, darling. You are. Now go. Your bridegroom awaits. Hope: Okay. Kayla: Let's go. Come on. Julie: Gorgeous. Hope: Catch! Julie: Oh, not yet! Not yet! Too soon! Too soon! Kayla: Bye, you guys. Maggie: Bye. Julie: She looks like a dream. Maggie: We did it. Hey, you know what? We better get ready. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Before Lexie was paged, I suggest that we just give the bastard a dose of anti-psychotic drugs and send him right back the way he was. E.J.: Now, John, you know I'm not going to allow that. Tony: Neither will I. John: Interesting. Why not? Well, it's about time. Lexie: I do have other patients, John. John: Yes, so let's get to it. Tony: So, what's going on? John: My niece is going to give your father another test. [SCENE_BREAK] E.J.: Lexie, what exactly do you think you're gonna do with that? Lexie: I'm going to see how conscious Father is. Tony: Well, is this really necessary? Lexie: His brain activity is normal. He should be conscious and alert, but he's not. So, the next logical step is to check his motor response. E.J.: Well, I'm sure there's another way of doing this. Lexie: E.J., feel free to step outside if you feel squeamish. Otherwise, I'd like you to be quiet and let me do my job, please. This will only take a minute. John: Oh, no. Please, take your time. Tony: You really are enjoying this, aren't you? John: Immensely. Lexie: I'll start with his hands. Tony: What exactly are you hoping will happen? Lexie: Ideally, Father will give me a sign that indicates he feels pain. John: I knew the bastard was awake. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Kayla, honestly, come on. Is the blindfold really necessary? I mean, this is ridiculous. I'm not gonna look. I promise. Oh, my God. Kayla, when did he -- oh, my. Bo: [Laughs] What do you think, Fancy F-- mm-hmm! Hope: Whoo! [Sighs] Bo: What do you think? Bo: I guess that means you like it, huh? Hope: Like it? I absolutely love it -- all of it. Oh, my gosh, Bo. The dress -- I love everything. The dress that you chose for me, it's beautiful. Bo: Ma helped. Hope: She did a good job. And the carriage. Oh, my God. Bo: The carriage? Hope: It's just like the one in New Orleans. Bo: Mm-hmm. Would you do me the honor of joining me for a carriage ride, my lady? Hope: Well, um... of course, kind sir. Bo: Watch your step. Okay? Hope: I don't know what to say. It's all so perfect. Bo: You haven't seen anything yet. We're ready, William. [SCENE_BREAK] John: Welcome back, big brother. You can open your eyes. We know you're awake. Lexie: It could have been a muscle spasm. John, I need you to step back. John: Of course. You're wasting your time, doctor. He's a master deceiver. Lexie: That may be true, but some things are hard to fake. E.J.: What's your prognosis? Lexie: He's currently non-responsive. I need to run more tests. Why don't we step outside? E.J.: That's a good idea. Tony. John. Thank you. Lexie: We need to discuss other treatment options for Father. Tony: So, do you have any suggestions? Lexie: Well, I've consulted with a few specialists, and they all agree that electro-therapy could help. E.J.: No, I'm sorry. Absolutely not. Tony: No, I don't -- John: When can we start? E.J.: Look, no, I'm sorry. I'm not gonna let you just shock Father back into consciousness. Lexie: Tony? Tony: I agree with E.J. E.J.: Thank you. Tony: I think -- well, is there anything else we can try? Lexie: Well, there are some other things we could try, but I'm not as optimistic about the outcome. John: Then let's just shock the bastard. Tony: You don't give a damn whether he lives or dies, do you? John: No, do you? Lexie: Look, we don't have to decide right now. But if he doesn't regain consciousness in the next few days, we will be having this conversation again. John: I'd like to be there to watch. [Cellphone ringing] Lexie: I'm afraid that's not possible, John. John: Of course not. Excuse me. Lexie: I need you two to give some serious thought to Father undergoing E.C.T. E.J.: I'm sorry, Lexie. I don't know what there is to think about. It sounds dangerous, and it sounds far too severe. Tony: We need to try something else. Lexie: Something is going on with the two of you. Is there something about Father you're not telling me? [SCENE_BREAK] Marlena: Sami, I just got home. Can we talk about this a little bit later? Okay. No, I just want to jump in the shower and then go to the hospital and check on Stefano. Yes, of course I will. Okay. Bye-bye. [SCENE_BREAK] [Door opens, closes] Stefano: [Laughing] [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: I look into your eyes, and I still see the man I fell helplessly in love with when I was just a girl. [SCENE_BREAK] Lexie: I want to know what's going on with the two of you, and I want to know now.