More Ejami bonding... EJ was busted for Sydneynapping by Stefano and being mugged. EJami first kiss in a VERY long time. EJ asking Sami to move in with him with the kids.
EJ to Nicole:I do know that there isn't a punishment bad enough for what you did to Samantha.(April 2)
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Nicole: Well, things have changed. Now you worry about dear old Sami.
EJ: Well, she is the mother of my children, you know. (April 2)
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Nicole: Well, things have changed. Now you worry about dear old Sami.
EJ: Well, she is the mother of my children, you know. (April 2)
Sami:Who are you, and what have you done with EJ DiMera? (April 5)
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EJ: Well, I think Rafe is going to be able to forgive you, Samantha, because I forgave you.
Sami: Are you just saying that?
EJ: No.
Sami: But... I hid my pregnancy from you. I-I wasn't gonna let you know your own daughter. And--and now, out of the blue, you're just... you're telling me that you forgive me, just like that? (April 5)
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EJ: We're in this together. And we understand one other. You know what I did to you and why. And I know why you did what you did to me. (April 5)
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Sami: So you think we're cut from the same cloth.
EJ: Well, don't you think so?
Sami: Yes... [Scoffs] I do. (April 5)
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EJ: If Anna’s gone so far underground that my people can't find her, the FBI is not gonna be able to find her. She learned a lot from Tony over the years. Don't get me wrong, I hope they catch her. I hope they bring her to justice.. I do. But frankly, the only thing that is important to me is that we have our little girl back. And she wakes up every morning, and the first thing she does is she sings. I want to start living my life in the present, Samantha... a present that includes you.(April 5)
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Sami: EJ, what are you saying?
EJ: I'm saying that I've learned a lot through this terrible experience. I'd just like to focus on the good things in my life, and that includes you.
Sami: Um, EJ...
EJ: Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Sami: I--
EJ: Da da da da da da... just let me stop you before you go on. I understand that--that... our time as a couple has passed...
Sami: Okay.
EJ: But I've also seen the terrible damage that has been done by this war between the two of us. We have two children. You are always gonna be a really important part of my life. I want what is best for you... and for Sydney and for Johnny and for myself. And I know that things have been really tough between you and Rafe. But I hope that, just as far as the four of us a concerned, that you can see this as being... a-a time for celebration. (April 5)
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EJ: Well, I think Rafe is going to be able to forgive you, Samantha, because I forgave you.
Sami: Are you just saying that?
EJ: No.
Sami: But... I hid my pregnancy from you. I-I wasn't gonna let you know your own daughter. And--and now, out of the blue, you're just... you're telling me that you forgive me, just like that? (April 5)
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EJ: We're in this together. And we understand one other. You know what I did to you and why. And I know why you did what you did to me. (April 5)
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Sami: So you think we're cut from the same cloth.
EJ: Well, don't you think so?
Sami: Yes... [Scoffs] I do. (April 5)
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EJ: If Anna’s gone so far underground that my people can't find her, the FBI is not gonna be able to find her. She learned a lot from Tony over the years. Don't get me wrong, I hope they catch her. I hope they bring her to justice.. I do. But frankly, the only thing that is important to me is that we have our little girl back. And she wakes up every morning, and the first thing she does is she sings. I want to start living my life in the present, Samantha... a present that includes you.(April 5)
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Sami: EJ, what are you saying?
EJ: I'm saying that I've learned a lot through this terrible experience. I'd just like to focus on the good things in my life, and that includes you.
Sami: Um, EJ...
EJ: Hey, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Sami: I--
EJ: Da da da da da da... just let me stop you before you go on. I understand that--that... our time as a couple has passed...
Sami: Okay.
EJ: But I've also seen the terrible damage that has been done by this war between the two of us. We have two children. You are always gonna be a really important part of my life. I want what is best for you... and for Sydney and for Johnny and for myself. And I know that things have been really tough between you and Rafe. But I hope that, just as far as the four of us a concerned, that you can see this as being... a-a time for celebration. (April 5)
EJ: I want what's best for you. I also want what's best for Johnny and for Sydney and for myself. I know you've had a tough time with Rafe, but... as far as just the four of us are concerned... I really hope you see this as being a time for...celebration.
Sami: I'll try. I will, I will.
EJ: Thank you. (April 6)
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Lexie: Have you told Sami how you feel?
EJ: Not yet. No.
Lexie: But...you've decided. I mean, you want a life with her.
EJ: Yes, I do.
Lexie: [Sighs]
EJ: Just need to find a way to stop father coming between us. (April 6)
Sami: I'll try. I will, I will.
EJ: Thank you. (April 6)
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Lexie: Have you told Sami how you feel?
EJ: Not yet. No.
Lexie: But...you've decided. I mean, you want a life with her.
EJ: Yes, I do.
Lexie: [Sighs]
EJ: Just need to find a way to stop father coming between us. (April 6)
EJ: This is breakfast. Here you go.
Sami: Thank you.
EJ: How'd you sleep? You, uh, seemed pretty upset last night.
Sami: Yeah, well, you know, your teenage son moves out on you, it kind of ruins your whole soccer mom image.
EJ: I'm sure he'll come to his senses soon. Hopefully he got a good night's sleep, and he'll be back today.
Sami: Breakfast and optimism? This new EJ thing, I like it. (April 7)
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Sami: So you really think Stefano is giving up?
EJ: That is-- that's exactly what he said.
Sami: Stefano? I mean, it's just not his style, right? I mean, normally he'd just hire more lawyers and stall.
EJ: You know what I think this is? I think this has to do with the fact that he tricked Will into letting him come into this house. Because I told him if he did anything like that again, I would make sure that he never saw Sydney or Johnny ever again. That I'd move away.
Sami: But you would never really do that, right?
EJ: I mean, obviously I'd never-- no, of course I'd never-- of course I'd never do that to you.
Sami: Right. Because you are the new EJ.
EJ: [Sighs] Yeah. I like the new me.
Sami: [Chuckles] I do too. And that is why I don't want you to go back to that house. (April 7)
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Sami: EJ... it's just that I've seen it all before. You know, you go ten rounds with your dad, but then you end up getting sucked back in. And I don't want that to happen again.
EJ: No, Samantha, I'm sorry-- it just feels different this time. I mean, I can get my house back. We can get on with our lives.
Sami: Well, certainly, getting rid of Stefano would make me happy. And I know it would cause a lot less stress for you.
EJ: Yeah. It absolutely would.
Sami: Look, EJ, you did it. You finally got rid of him. I'm proud of you.
EJ: Thank you. (April 7)
Sami: Thank you.
EJ: How'd you sleep? You, uh, seemed pretty upset last night.
Sami: Yeah, well, you know, your teenage son moves out on you, it kind of ruins your whole soccer mom image.
EJ: I'm sure he'll come to his senses soon. Hopefully he got a good night's sleep, and he'll be back today.
Sami: Breakfast and optimism? This new EJ thing, I like it. (April 7)
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Sami: So you really think Stefano is giving up?
EJ: That is-- that's exactly what he said.
Sami: Stefano? I mean, it's just not his style, right? I mean, normally he'd just hire more lawyers and stall.
EJ: You know what I think this is? I think this has to do with the fact that he tricked Will into letting him come into this house. Because I told him if he did anything like that again, I would make sure that he never saw Sydney or Johnny ever again. That I'd move away.
Sami: But you would never really do that, right?
EJ: I mean, obviously I'd never-- no, of course I'd never-- of course I'd never do that to you.
Sami: Right. Because you are the new EJ.
EJ: [Sighs] Yeah. I like the new me.
Sami: [Chuckles] I do too. And that is why I don't want you to go back to that house. (April 7)
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Sami: EJ... it's just that I've seen it all before. You know, you go ten rounds with your dad, but then you end up getting sucked back in. And I don't want that to happen again.
EJ: No, Samantha, I'm sorry-- it just feels different this time. I mean, I can get my house back. We can get on with our lives.
Sami: Well, certainly, getting rid of Stefano would make me happy. And I know it would cause a lot less stress for you.
EJ: Yeah. It absolutely would.
Sami: Look, EJ, you did it. You finally got rid of him. I'm proud of you.
EJ: Thank you. (April 7)
Roman: Okay, so now...there are no more barriers? Is that it? Damn it, Sami. Have you forgotten Grace's funeral?
Sami: Of course not, Dad.
Roman: You were burying a child. He served you with custody papers, and now he's in your guest room.
Sami: He's changed.
Roman: He's a DiMera. They don't change. (April 9)
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Sami: Rafe...is the one who can't forgive me, dad. Not the other way around. So right now it just seems to me like EJ is the only person... who accepts me for who I really am.
Roman: In other words... he's got you just where he wants you. (April 9)
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EJ: You would take my child away from me... because I had the gall to pay you back...for what you did to me? And now you're gonna give my child to a woman who you hate!
Stefano: Maybe, Elvis... I'm doing it for their sake. After all... a man who could take this precious child... use her as a pawn... take her clothes, bloody them up, float them in a river... lead me to believe that she s a horrible death... God forgive me but... maybe that kind of man should not have children!
EJ: Don't you dare. You are no longer my father. (April 9)
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Stefano: Elvis...
[Both breathing heavily]
Stefano: No matter... what happens... I will always love you. (April 9)
Sami: Of course not, Dad.
Roman: You were burying a child. He served you with custody papers, and now he's in your guest room.
Sami: He's changed.
Roman: He's a DiMera. They don't change. (April 9)
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Sami: Rafe...is the one who can't forgive me, dad. Not the other way around. So right now it just seems to me like EJ is the only person... who accepts me for who I really am.
Roman: In other words... he's got you just where he wants you. (April 9)
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EJ: You would take my child away from me... because I had the gall to pay you back...for what you did to me? And now you're gonna give my child to a woman who you hate!
Stefano: Maybe, Elvis... I'm doing it for their sake. After all... a man who could take this precious child... use her as a pawn... take her clothes, bloody them up, float them in a river... lead me to believe that she s a horrible death... God forgive me but... maybe that kind of man should not have children!
EJ: Don't you dare. You are no longer my father. (April 9)
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Stefano: Elvis...
[Both breathing heavily]
Stefano: No matter... what happens... I will always love you. (April 9)
Stefano: The feature is about to begin.
Sami: You know what? Hold it. Whatever's on that DVD, I don't want to see it.
Stefano: Oh, but you do.
Sami: You, trying to get me to turn against EJ just after you tried to con my son into living here? Stefano, that's just bad timing. No matter what is on that DVD, I'm not gonna believe it. (April 12)
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Sami: You know what? EJ has changed, all right? I know you hate hearing me say it, but it's true.
Brady: Yeah, you're right. I do hate it, because I've heard it before so many times.
Sami: This time is different. After everything that we went through with Sydney... look, you and I both know that people are capable of changing. And he's trying to be a better person. (April 12)
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Sami to Brady: Stop it, okay? EJ is trying to be a good father. He wants to spend time with his daughter. We just got her back. (April 12)
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Sami to Brady: EJ's different. He's a better person.
Brady: He's a goon. He's the same guy that ruined my dad's life. He's the same goon that hired guys to beat me up on the docks before Nicole’s wedding, because he didn't have the guts to do it himself.
Sami: You're right. He is that person, and that is exactly why I didn't want to tell him about Sydney in the first place. I know that, okay? But I also know that he hates who he was, and that he doesn't want to be that person anymore. He has distanced himself from Stefano, and all he wants is to be a good dad. I believe I am seeing the real EJ. (April 12)
Sami: You know what? Hold it. Whatever's on that DVD, I don't want to see it.
Stefano: Oh, but you do.
Sami: You, trying to get me to turn against EJ just after you tried to con my son into living here? Stefano, that's just bad timing. No matter what is on that DVD, I'm not gonna believe it. (April 12)
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Sami: You know what? EJ has changed, all right? I know you hate hearing me say it, but it's true.
Brady: Yeah, you're right. I do hate it, because I've heard it before so many times.
Sami: This time is different. After everything that we went through with Sydney... look, you and I both know that people are capable of changing. And he's trying to be a better person. (April 12)
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Sami to Brady: Stop it, okay? EJ is trying to be a good father. He wants to spend time with his daughter. We just got her back. (April 12)
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Sami to Brady: EJ's different. He's a better person.
Brady: He's a goon. He's the same guy that ruined my dad's life. He's the same goon that hired guys to beat me up on the docks before Nicole’s wedding, because he didn't have the guts to do it himself.
Sami: You're right. He is that person, and that is exactly why I didn't want to tell him about Sydney in the first place. I know that, okay? But I also know that he hates who he was, and that he doesn't want to be that person anymore. He has distanced himself from Stefano, and all he wants is to be a good dad. I believe I am seeing the real EJ. (April 12)
Sami: I though we were friends.. I thought we were connected.
EJ: We are friends... we have a connection. (April 13)
EJ: We are friends... we have a connection. (April 13)
Sami: The minute you came in here with all of those lame rationalizations about your father showing contrition, and how he's mellowed, and how you don't want him banished from seeing his grandchildren, I should have thought it through. I should have known.
EJ: Known?
Sami: I mean, the answer's staring me right here in the face. You, EJ, are a DiMera through and through. And that will never change. (April 14)
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Sami: No, you know what I understand? Do you know what I understand? I understand that I've been a gullible idiot. You know, I mean, I actually bought into you telling me that you wanted to protect your kids from Stefano’s evil influence. Do you realize how naive that makes me? I mean, it's embarrassing.
EJ: You don't have to be embarrassed, Samantha, all right? If you could just please let me try and explain. Look, the situation with my father... I may want him to spend time with his grandchildren. That does not mean that I have any respect for him.
Sami: Is that supposed to make me feel better? 'Cause it doesn’t.
EJ: The point that I'm making is that my relationship with my father is--is difficult.
Sami: Oh, poor EJ.
EJ: Come on, Samantha, I'm not asking for your sympathy. I'm saying you're a parent. You have parents. You know this is complicated.
Sami: Then I will un-complicate it for you. Then let me make it try simple. I'm not taking your crap anymore. I want you to be honest with me! Tell me the truth, and it'd better be good. (April 14)
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EJ: These last few weeks... this...connection that you and I have had... this bond that's developed between the two of us, it's meant a lot to me. More, I think, than you know. You know, it's like for the first time we were really beginning to see the best in each other. Look, Samantha, this is not just about you and me. It's about Sydney, and it's about Johnny. And I know that it means a lot for them to have two parents who care about each other.(April 14)
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EJ: I'm sorry. I wish I didn't have to do this, but... I can't let my father down. Not now.
Sami: Why? EJ, you don't owe him anything. I mean, he lied to you about your daughter.
EJ: So did you. Sorry, I'm going to take the children to see their grandfather. You know family is very important to me. I'll go and get them.
Sami: Wait. I guess I can't stop you from taking them over there... but I can make damn sure that they don't go alone. I'm going with you. (April 14)
EJ: Known?
Sami: I mean, the answer's staring me right here in the face. You, EJ, are a DiMera through and through. And that will never change. (April 14)
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Sami: No, you know what I understand? Do you know what I understand? I understand that I've been a gullible idiot. You know, I mean, I actually bought into you telling me that you wanted to protect your kids from Stefano’s evil influence. Do you realize how naive that makes me? I mean, it's embarrassing.
EJ: You don't have to be embarrassed, Samantha, all right? If you could just please let me try and explain. Look, the situation with my father... I may want him to spend time with his grandchildren. That does not mean that I have any respect for him.
Sami: Is that supposed to make me feel better? 'Cause it doesn’t.
EJ: The point that I'm making is that my relationship with my father is--is difficult.
Sami: Oh, poor EJ.
EJ: Come on, Samantha, I'm not asking for your sympathy. I'm saying you're a parent. You have parents. You know this is complicated.
Sami: Then I will un-complicate it for you. Then let me make it try simple. I'm not taking your crap anymore. I want you to be honest with me! Tell me the truth, and it'd better be good. (April 14)
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EJ: These last few weeks... this...connection that you and I have had... this bond that's developed between the two of us, it's meant a lot to me. More, I think, than you know. You know, it's like for the first time we were really beginning to see the best in each other. Look, Samantha, this is not just about you and me. It's about Sydney, and it's about Johnny. And I know that it means a lot for them to have two parents who care about each other.(April 14)
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EJ: I'm sorry. I wish I didn't have to do this, but... I can't let my father down. Not now.
Sami: Why? EJ, you don't owe him anything. I mean, he lied to you about your daughter.
EJ: So did you. Sorry, I'm going to take the children to see their grandfather. You know family is very important to me. I'll go and get them.
Sami: Wait. I guess I can't stop you from taking them over there... but I can make damn sure that they don't go alone. I'm going with you. (April 14)
EJ: Father, do you not remember what kind of fierce opponent Samantha can be?
Stefano: [Laughs] Do you think I am intimidated by the likes of Samantha Brady? Oofa. Although you seem to be.
EJ: No. Not intimidated. I just don't want to upset Johnny and Sydney. If you upset Samantha, you upset the children. It's not fair. (April 16)
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Stefano: Elvis, you are protecting a woman who lied to you about carrying your child. What the hell is the matter with you?
EJ: What's the matter with me? This woman had her baby, our baby, taken from her by Nicole. She then had to mourn the death of another child she thought was hers. She's been through more pain in the last 18 months than most women go through in a lifetime.
Stefano: Yes, which you put her through, you.
EJ: I did. I dragged her through hell. And she turned around and dedicated her life to being an amazing mother. An amazing mother. She showed you compassion. Even though all of her instincts were telling her not to do it, she'd had her children come and stay in this place because she thought you were sick. That's who I'm defending. And I will not have you threatening her. Am I clear?
Stefano: My God. You really are in love with her. (April 16)
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Stefano: How the hell could this happen, huh? You idiot. Tell me. Tell me. Well?
EJ: [Sighs] When she lied to me about the pregnancy...
[Stefano sighs]
EJ: I decided I was gonna make her pay. So I did. Kidnapped Sydney. I made her think that she was dead. I was gonna take Johnny and leave.
Stefano: But you didn’t. Instead, you fell back in love with her all over again.
EJ: She doesn't belong with Hernandez.
Stefano: She doesn't belong with you.
EJ: I certainly don't deserve her. But I do love her. (April 16)
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Stefano: Samantha, now that you and my son are on good terms, uh, is it safe to say that you have, um, how can I put it, uh, bonded?
Sami: What's it to you?
Stefano: Well, maybe you have forgotten, but my son's happiness is very important to me.
Sami: Right, right. The loving father. (April 16)
Stefano: [Laughs] Do you think I am intimidated by the likes of Samantha Brady? Oofa. Although you seem to be.
EJ: No. Not intimidated. I just don't want to upset Johnny and Sydney. If you upset Samantha, you upset the children. It's not fair. (April 16)
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Stefano: Elvis, you are protecting a woman who lied to you about carrying your child. What the hell is the matter with you?
EJ: What's the matter with me? This woman had her baby, our baby, taken from her by Nicole. She then had to mourn the death of another child she thought was hers. She's been through more pain in the last 18 months than most women go through in a lifetime.
Stefano: Yes, which you put her through, you.
EJ: I did. I dragged her through hell. And she turned around and dedicated her life to being an amazing mother. An amazing mother. She showed you compassion. Even though all of her instincts were telling her not to do it, she'd had her children come and stay in this place because she thought you were sick. That's who I'm defending. And I will not have you threatening her. Am I clear?
Stefano: My God. You really are in love with her. (April 16)
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Stefano: How the hell could this happen, huh? You idiot. Tell me. Tell me. Well?
EJ: [Sighs] When she lied to me about the pregnancy...
[Stefano sighs]
EJ: I decided I was gonna make her pay. So I did. Kidnapped Sydney. I made her think that she was dead. I was gonna take Johnny and leave.
Stefano: But you didn’t. Instead, you fell back in love with her all over again.
EJ: She doesn't belong with Hernandez.
Stefano: She doesn't belong with you.
EJ: I certainly don't deserve her. But I do love her. (April 16)
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Stefano: Samantha, now that you and my son are on good terms, uh, is it safe to say that you have, um, how can I put it, uh, bonded?
Sami: What's it to you?
Stefano: Well, maybe you have forgotten, but my son's happiness is very important to me.
Sami: Right, right. The loving father. (April 16)
EJ: This house is very quiet without you two. Your grandfather would rather have liked if you came and lived here. Of course, your mother would be appalled by that idea. Still, if I don't persuade her it's in everybody's best interests, your grandfather is gonna tell everybody what a... despicable swine I am. How I kidnapped my own daughter. Put everybody through hell. God knows what else. Well, I'm not gonna let that happen. I just need to persuade your mother that it's in everybody's best interests. Maybe I could tell her the truth. Maybe if I told her that... I've fallen in love with her again. (April 22)
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EJ: It's worth a try, isn't it? I mean, it may be the one way-- the only way--to persuade your mother to move in here. Perhaps if she just knew that I loved her.
Sami: Look, EJ, you did it. You finally got rid of him. I'm proud of you.
EJ: Maybe she loves me too. There's only one way to find out. (April 22)
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Sami: [Laughs] Thank you.
EJ: For what?
Sami: Well, for putting my kids to sleep. And, um... for making me laugh. It's been a long time.
EJ: Yeah. Well, good. I'm glad you're laughing. Your eyes light up when you laugh. And you look very beautiful. (April 22)
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EJ: Samantha, you're doing great. Must have been painful saying good-bye.
Sami: Yeah. Yeah, it was hard. It was hard for Johnny too. Which is maybe why he was acting up tonight, because I know they're never apart for very long, and he's gonna miss her a lot. And I'm sure he picks up on my tension. I can't help that. (April 22)
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Sami:And, I mean, I lied to you about your child, no less, and you've forgiven me. Why? EJ: Samantha, I've forgiven you because it doesn't really matter what happens between the two of us. We have children, you know. And that relates to the point that I was making earlier about Rafe. I understand this is painful for you, but you really don't have any collateral damage with him. I'm not saying it's easier, but it's simpler. You know? I mean, with you and I, the needs of our kids supersede the need to hold on to any past resentment. Besides which, it's not like I've always been a complete saint, is it?
Sami: We have certainly done a lot of things to hurt each other. Things I did. Lying to you about my pregnancy. That is why I ended up giving birth in that clinic. That's how I met Dr. Baker. That is why I adopted Grace, and then lying about it to you--
EJ: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Samantha, stop, stop, stop, okay? You can't fix what happened. All right? You can't change it. What happened to grace happened. But we have two wonderful kids, you know. We have Johnny, we have Sydney. And they're healthy.
Sami: We are very lucky to have such wonderful children. But I wish...
EJ: What?
Sami: I wish I could take it back. I wish I had never lied to you about being pregnant. (April 22)
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EJ: Samantha, I told you, okay? Look, I've come to understand the choice that you made... keeping your pregnancy from me.
Sami: Now you understand it, when I understand it less than ever? I mean, if-- if I hadn't put everything in motion, if I hadn't lied to you, Nicole would never have been able to manipulate that sister. I would never have ended up giving birth in that sleazy clinic with Dr. Baker. (April 22)
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EJ:what I thought of was, you know, instead of splitting the time with them-- you know, like, your place, my place, your place-- which is confusing for them-- I think you discovered that with Johnny this evening. Sami: Right.
EJ: Well, what I thought of is this. Why don't all the kids, um-- and you-- come and live with me?
Sami: What? (April 22)
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EJ: It's worth a try, isn't it? I mean, it may be the one way-- the only way--to persuade your mother to move in here. Perhaps if she just knew that I loved her.
Sami: Look, EJ, you did it. You finally got rid of him. I'm proud of you.
EJ: Maybe she loves me too. There's only one way to find out. (April 22)
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Sami: [Laughs] Thank you.
EJ: For what?
Sami: Well, for putting my kids to sleep. And, um... for making me laugh. It's been a long time.
EJ: Yeah. Well, good. I'm glad you're laughing. Your eyes light up when you laugh. And you look very beautiful. (April 22)
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EJ: Samantha, you're doing great. Must have been painful saying good-bye.
Sami: Yeah. Yeah, it was hard. It was hard for Johnny too. Which is maybe why he was acting up tonight, because I know they're never apart for very long, and he's gonna miss her a lot. And I'm sure he picks up on my tension. I can't help that. (April 22)
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Sami:And, I mean, I lied to you about your child, no less, and you've forgiven me. Why? EJ: Samantha, I've forgiven you because it doesn't really matter what happens between the two of us. We have children, you know. And that relates to the point that I was making earlier about Rafe. I understand this is painful for you, but you really don't have any collateral damage with him. I'm not saying it's easier, but it's simpler. You know? I mean, with you and I, the needs of our kids supersede the need to hold on to any past resentment. Besides which, it's not like I've always been a complete saint, is it?
Sami: We have certainly done a lot of things to hurt each other. Things I did. Lying to you about my pregnancy. That is why I ended up giving birth in that clinic. That's how I met Dr. Baker. That is why I adopted Grace, and then lying about it to you--
EJ: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Samantha, stop, stop, stop, okay? You can't fix what happened. All right? You can't change it. What happened to grace happened. But we have two wonderful kids, you know. We have Johnny, we have Sydney. And they're healthy.
Sami: We are very lucky to have such wonderful children. But I wish...
EJ: What?
Sami: I wish I could take it back. I wish I had never lied to you about being pregnant. (April 22)
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EJ: Samantha, I told you, okay? Look, I've come to understand the choice that you made... keeping your pregnancy from me.
Sami: Now you understand it, when I understand it less than ever? I mean, if-- if I hadn't put everything in motion, if I hadn't lied to you, Nicole would never have been able to manipulate that sister. I would never have ended up giving birth in that sleazy clinic with Dr. Baker. (April 22)
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EJ:what I thought of was, you know, instead of splitting the time with them-- you know, like, your place, my place, your place-- which is confusing for them-- I think you discovered that with Johnny this evening. Sami: Right.
EJ: Well, what I thought of is this. Why don't all the kids, um-- and you-- come and live with me?
Sami: What? (April 22)
Sami: [Laughs] You-- you want us to move in with you?
EJ: Yes, I do.
Sami: Into the mansion? Oh, my God!
EJ: I don't understand why you have an issue with this.
Sami: Because it's completely insane! (April 23)
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Sami: EJ... I don't want to now, and I never will live in that house with your father.
EJ: I'm sorry, Samantha, but, frankly, I think you're being a little bit unfair.
Sami: Oh, my God, EJ, I don't want to do this all over again. (April 23)
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Sami: EJ, that isn't even your best argument. [Sighs] You're right about our kids, that I want them to have a stable home life. I mean, from the way I was raised, are you kidding? I don't want anything more than to give them one home, one place that they can call their own. (April 23)
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Sami:EJ and I are trying to do what's best for our children. I just want to be with them, okay? I want to be with them all the time. I hate sharing custody with him. It's frustrating! And, you know, if I was with Sydney all the time, maybe she would... Rafe: Maybe she would what?
Sami: Maybe she would finally call me Mama.(April 23)
EJ: Yes, I do.
Sami: Into the mansion? Oh, my God!
EJ: I don't understand why you have an issue with this.
Sami: Because it's completely insane! (April 23)
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Sami: EJ... I don't want to now, and I never will live in that house with your father.
EJ: I'm sorry, Samantha, but, frankly, I think you're being a little bit unfair.
Sami: Oh, my God, EJ, I don't want to do this all over again. (April 23)
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Sami: EJ, that isn't even your best argument. [Sighs] You're right about our kids, that I want them to have a stable home life. I mean, from the way I was raised, are you kidding? I don't want anything more than to give them one home, one place that they can call their own. (April 23)
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Sami:EJ and I are trying to do what's best for our children. I just want to be with them, okay? I want to be with them all the time. I hate sharing custody with him. It's frustrating! And, you know, if I was with Sydney all the time, maybe she would... Rafe: Maybe she would what?
Sami: Maybe she would finally call me Mama.(April 23)
Sami: EJ-- EJ, you cannot be dead. Oh, my god, EJ, come on! Please, can you hear me? Oh, thank God. Oh, God, EJ.
EJ: Oh, Samantha.
Sami: Are you all right?
EJ: What--whoa--wait a second. What--what happened?
Sami: I have no idea. (April 26)
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EJ: Come on, EJ, just focus. Focus, focus, focus.
Sami: Hey, hey, stop it, okay? Stop trying so hard to remember. You know, you're gonna hurt yourself. Just don't worry about it, all right? We'll worry about it later. I'm gonna find--
EJ: Whoever did this to me, they are gonna pay. Nobody's gonna get away with doing this. Ahh!
Sami: EJ, EJ, stop!
EJ: I'm fine.
Sami: EJ, cut it out.
EJ: Oh, my head. (April 26)
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Sami: I can't believe it. I didn't bring my phone. All right, you have a phone. Where's your phone? Hold on--come on. Sit up for a second. All right, let me find your-- let me find your phone. Where is it? Come on, EJ.
EJ: I don't know.
Sami: Okay, so whoever did this to you, they took your phone. And um, that means I'm gonna have to go, all right? So you just promise me you're gonna stay here, you're gonna stay still, EJ. I will go get help, okay? I'll be back as quick as I can.
EJ: Hey... don't go, please. Don’t. (April 26)
EJ: Oh, Samantha.
Sami: Are you all right?
EJ: What--whoa--wait a second. What--what happened?
Sami: I have no idea. (April 26)
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EJ: Come on, EJ, just focus. Focus, focus, focus.
Sami: Hey, hey, stop it, okay? Stop trying so hard to remember. You know, you're gonna hurt yourself. Just don't worry about it, all right? We'll worry about it later. I'm gonna find--
EJ: Whoever did this to me, they are gonna pay. Nobody's gonna get away with doing this. Ahh!
Sami: EJ, EJ, stop!
EJ: I'm fine.
Sami: EJ, cut it out.
EJ: Oh, my head. (April 26)
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Sami: I can't believe it. I didn't bring my phone. All right, you have a phone. Where's your phone? Hold on--come on. Sit up for a second. All right, let me find your-- let me find your phone. Where is it? Come on, EJ.
EJ: I don't know.
Sami: Okay, so whoever did this to you, they took your phone. And um, that means I'm gonna have to go, all right? So you just promise me you're gonna stay here, you're gonna stay still, EJ. I will go get help, okay? I'll be back as quick as I can.
EJ: Hey... don't go, please. Don’t. (April 26)
Sami: [Crying] EJ. EJ. Hey. Hey. You're gonna be okay, all right? I promise. Just--just relax. Just relax. I'm not gonna go anywhere. No, no, stop, okay? You have to stop trying to move. Just stay still. Shh. Okay, just shh.
EJ: Stay.
Sami: Please, I will find a way to get help. Okay, just--what?
EJ: I need you.
Sami: What?
EJ: I need you.
Sami: EJ. EJ? EJ? EJ! Help! Somebody help! EJ. Help me! (April 27)
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Sami: [Crying] Okay. Do not panic, Sami. We're gonna help him. He's gonna be okay. Help me somebody! Please, somebody! Please help me!
[Crying] God, you're--you are not gonna die, EJ. You are not dying. Please, somebody. Somebody help me!
EJ: [Inhales deeply] [Coughs]
Sami: Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
EJ: [Coughing]
Sami: You're coming--you can breathe. You're coming...
EJ: [Exhales]
Sami: Oh, God. You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be okay. Oh, my God. (April 27)
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Sami: They're coming. They're coming. EJ?
EJ: Thank you.
Sami: You're okay. You're gonna be okay. (April 27)
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EJ: Hey. Oh. Hey, Samantha.
Sami: I'm here. I'm here.
EJ: Ah, that really hurts.
Sami: I know. I know. But they x-rayed you and you're okay. There is a concussion so you just need to take things slow. (April 27)
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EJ: [Groans] What happened?
Sami: You were attacked. Somebody hit you... on the head. And--and they think it's the same guy who hit the D.A. and Abe and Justin. You don't remember?
EJ: Um... mm, no. I mean, I remember, uh... I remember you being there. You saved me. Thank you.
Sami: You already showed me your gratitude.
EJ: I don't know what you mean.
Sami: You don't remember that?
EJ: I don't--I don't remember what? (April 27)
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Sami: I mean, it was just-- no--no big deal. Anyway, I kn--I know you hit your head and everything, but I was terrified. I mean, I was really worried about you and--and scared. If something happened to you, I mean, I don't know how I'd explain that to our kids.
EJ: Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere, okay?
Sami: That's the best news that I've had all week. [Chuckles] (April 27)
EJ: Stay.
Sami: Please, I will find a way to get help. Okay, just--what?
EJ: I need you.
Sami: What?
EJ: I need you.
Sami: EJ. EJ? EJ? EJ! Help! Somebody help! EJ. Help me! (April 27)
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Sami: [Crying] Okay. Do not panic, Sami. We're gonna help him. He's gonna be okay. Help me somebody! Please, somebody! Please help me!
[Crying] God, you're--you are not gonna die, EJ. You are not dying. Please, somebody. Somebody help me!
EJ: [Inhales deeply] [Coughs]
Sami: Oh, my God. Oh, my God.
EJ: [Coughing]
Sami: You're coming--you can breathe. You're coming...
EJ: [Exhales]
Sami: Oh, God. You're gonna be okay. You're gonna be okay. Oh, my God. (April 27)
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Sami: They're coming. They're coming. EJ?
EJ: Thank you.
Sami: You're okay. You're gonna be okay. (April 27)
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EJ: Hey. Oh. Hey, Samantha.
Sami: I'm here. I'm here.
EJ: Ah, that really hurts.
Sami: I know. I know. But they x-rayed you and you're okay. There is a concussion so you just need to take things slow. (April 27)
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EJ: [Groans] What happened?
Sami: You were attacked. Somebody hit you... on the head. And--and they think it's the same guy who hit the D.A. and Abe and Justin. You don't remember?
EJ: Um... mm, no. I mean, I remember, uh... I remember you being there. You saved me. Thank you.
Sami: You already showed me your gratitude.
EJ: I don't know what you mean.
Sami: You don't remember that?
EJ: I don't--I don't remember what? (April 27)
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Sami: I mean, it was just-- no--no big deal. Anyway, I kn--I know you hit your head and everything, but I was terrified. I mean, I was really worried about you and--and scared. If something happened to you, I mean, I don't know how I'd explain that to our kids.
EJ: Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere, okay?
Sami: That's the best news that I've had all week. [Chuckles] (April 27)
Rafe: So just look me in the eye and tell me that EJ hasn't made a move on you.
Sami: I don't have feelings for EJ.
Rafe: That's not the issue, Sami. EJ obviously has feelings for you. Were you gonna tell me that you haven't realized that? That nothing's happened?(April 29)
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Sami: Hey, EJ.
EJ: Mm.
Sami: How are you doing?
EJ: Better since you showed up.
Sami: Brought you a milkshake.
EJ: You sound nervous.
Sami: No, I just was worried about you. (April 29)
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EJ: You know, lying here... it's given me a lot of time to think. Very lucky that you showed up when you did. You saved my life.
Sami: EJ. Don’t.
EJ: And what would have happened if you hadn't been there?
Sami: This conversation is becoming incredibly morbid. You're fine.
EJ: Look, hey, come on. I mean, you'd have been a single mother. You'd have to deal with my father all on your own.
Sami: Hey, you're not dead. You're gonna be okay. And I can handle things, right?
EJ: I know. Just made me realize how important my children are to me. Spending time with them.
Sami: I know that. (April 29)
Sami: I don't have feelings for EJ.
Rafe: That's not the issue, Sami. EJ obviously has feelings for you. Were you gonna tell me that you haven't realized that? That nothing's happened?(April 29)
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Sami: Hey, EJ.
EJ: Mm.
Sami: How are you doing?
EJ: Better since you showed up.
Sami: Brought you a milkshake.
EJ: You sound nervous.
Sami: No, I just was worried about you. (April 29)
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EJ: You know, lying here... it's given me a lot of time to think. Very lucky that you showed up when you did. You saved my life.
Sami: EJ. Don’t.
EJ: And what would have happened if you hadn't been there?
Sami: This conversation is becoming incredibly morbid. You're fine.
EJ: Look, hey, come on. I mean, you'd have been a single mother. You'd have to deal with my father all on your own.
Sami: Hey, you're not dead. You're gonna be okay. And I can handle things, right?
EJ: I know. Just made me realize how important my children are to me. Spending time with them.
Sami: I know that. (April 29)
EJ: So you are... going to move in or not?
Sami: EJ, if we're going to have this conversation, we should be open and honest with each other. And you know how I don't really do that.
EJ: That's a little bit old, Samantha. You've been, you know... you've been being open and honest with me since you told me about Sydney.
Sami: I know. It's so weird, right-- you and me being open and honest with each other. Imagine that.
EJ: Yeah, imagine that.
Sami: Oh, God, all right, all right. You want to be open and honest with... then let me open and honestly tell you that the idea of moving in with your father, it makes me want to run screaming from the room.
EJ: Okay. So that's a no?
Sami: No, not exactly. (April 30)
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EJ; Anyway, if you'll excuse me, I have a really sore head.
Stefano: Well, the reason your head is sore is because you just spent time with Samantha.
EJ: Hey, Samantha is about the only person that I can talk to. She's about the only person that I can trust.(April 30)
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EJ: Well, I have to have everything that I can do to convince Samantha to move in. And even I think she'd be crazy if she did. (April 30)
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Sami: EJ's been great. I mean, he's been supportive through this whole thing. And I don't think I'd even be sane if it weren't for him right now.
Caroline: That's worse than I thought. You're falling for him all over again. (April 30)
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Sami: Grandma, I didn't just have two kids with a guy I hate. Sometimes EJ can be wonderful. I mean, I've seen it. I've seen the proof of it. The way he is with his kids.
Caroline: I didn't think it was so wonderful that he presented you with custody papers at grace's funeral.
Sami: I know, I remember. You and Dad and Brady and Rafe, you all think I don't see that? You think I don't remember? I do. But what I see is a guy who's fighting the DiMera hold on him. And sometimes he's not winning. You know, like when I went and yelled at him for kicking Sydney and Nicole out of the mansion. But now...
Caroline: Yes?
Sami: But now I think he is. I think he's changed. I mean, he's forgiven Stefano, after everything he has done to him. And he cares that his dad is dying. And--and I think...
Caroline: Yeah? You think that you're the reason he's changed.
Sami: No. No, I think it's his kids. The whole ordeal with Sydney. I mean, Grandma, I think if we're there to support him, I think Stefano and Kate might not win. Maybe this time EJ will win. And maybe finally he'll become the man I know he can be. (April 30)
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Sami: [Laughing] Did you drive down here to see your daddy? You came down all on your own? You're such a big girl. How did she get here?
EJ: Lexie brought her down.
Sami: Oh. Okay. Well, I'm glad she's here 'cause there's something I want to tell you that I think you both need to hear. I'll do it. We'll move in.
EJ: Thank you. Samantha, I promise you you will not regret this. (April 30)
Sami: EJ, if we're going to have this conversation, we should be open and honest with each other. And you know how I don't really do that.
EJ: That's a little bit old, Samantha. You've been, you know... you've been being open and honest with me since you told me about Sydney.
Sami: I know. It's so weird, right-- you and me being open and honest with each other. Imagine that.
EJ: Yeah, imagine that.
Sami: Oh, God, all right, all right. You want to be open and honest with... then let me open and honestly tell you that the idea of moving in with your father, it makes me want to run screaming from the room.
EJ: Okay. So that's a no?
Sami: No, not exactly. (April 30)
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EJ; Anyway, if you'll excuse me, I have a really sore head.
Stefano: Well, the reason your head is sore is because you just spent time with Samantha.
EJ: Hey, Samantha is about the only person that I can talk to. She's about the only person that I can trust.(April 30)
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EJ: Well, I have to have everything that I can do to convince Samantha to move in. And even I think she'd be crazy if she did. (April 30)
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Sami: EJ's been great. I mean, he's been supportive through this whole thing. And I don't think I'd even be sane if it weren't for him right now.
Caroline: That's worse than I thought. You're falling for him all over again. (April 30)
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Sami: Grandma, I didn't just have two kids with a guy I hate. Sometimes EJ can be wonderful. I mean, I've seen it. I've seen the proof of it. The way he is with his kids.
Caroline: I didn't think it was so wonderful that he presented you with custody papers at grace's funeral.
Sami: I know, I remember. You and Dad and Brady and Rafe, you all think I don't see that? You think I don't remember? I do. But what I see is a guy who's fighting the DiMera hold on him. And sometimes he's not winning. You know, like when I went and yelled at him for kicking Sydney and Nicole out of the mansion. But now...
Caroline: Yes?
Sami: But now I think he is. I think he's changed. I mean, he's forgiven Stefano, after everything he has done to him. And he cares that his dad is dying. And--and I think...
Caroline: Yeah? You think that you're the reason he's changed.
Sami: No. No, I think it's his kids. The whole ordeal with Sydney. I mean, Grandma, I think if we're there to support him, I think Stefano and Kate might not win. Maybe this time EJ will win. And maybe finally he'll become the man I know he can be. (April 30)
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Sami: [Laughing] Did you drive down here to see your daddy? You came down all on your own? You're such a big girl. How did she get here?
EJ: Lexie brought her down.
Sami: Oh. Okay. Well, I'm glad she's here 'cause there's something I want to tell you that I think you both need to hear. I'll do it. We'll move in.
EJ: Thank you. Samantha, I promise you you will not regret this. (April 30)
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