After meeting her guy like last week, Nicole went to the office with the recaps and a bad feeling

Jan: Morning Nicole.

Nicole: Jan—what are you doing here?

Jan: His receptionist is off today and he’s…..well, if you like you can give the recaps to me.

Nicole: No, that’s okay I’ll—,

Nicole looks into the office, but the lights are out and she doesn’t see him.

Nicole: Congratulations on your engagement. By the way. The ring is beautiful.

Jan: Will you be my maid of honor, Nicole?

Nicole: Sure.

Jan gets up and hugs Nicole, and says, “Thanks.

Nicole: Easy there now, Jan.

Jan: Rob says that if we have a baby we can name him, ‘Robert Shawn.

Jan and Nicole hear loud crying coming from Rob’s office.

Jan: Sweetie.

Jan turns around

Nicole: I’ll take care of this, Jan.

Jan: Yeah you better. He’s been moody all morning. Thanks.

Nicole: You’re welcome.

Nicole starts to enter the room.

Jan: Oh, and Nicole—it’s okay. It doesn’t bother me that you and rob use to…

 More loud crying enabled Nicole to get away from that awkward conversation for the moment. She headed into Rob’s office.

Nicole: Rob?? You okay?

Nicole turned on the lights. “ROB!

Robert: Nicole.

 Rob runs to her and gives her a hug. “Sniff.

Nicole: Mmm…lots of hugging today…what’s wrong?

Robert: You know what’s wrong.

Nicole: Should I just leave the recaps with Jan then?

Robert: No, please go ahead.

 Nicole: Stefano continues to consort and move Chad forward with whatever plans they have for Abigail.

Robert: What exactly are those plans? Are Chad’s feelings for Abigail real, and if they are, what will Stefano think about them?

Good. Go on.

Nicole: Clyde and Ben continue to bond over what happened to Ben in Florida. Ben is unaware of Clyde’s “help” on the matter.

Will all this bring father and son together?

SNIFF! Rob blows his nose, “Continue.

 Nicole: Eve and Rafe had a “moment” where Rafe worked.

What do you think about them as a possible couple?”

Robert:Hey, if Victor and Maggie can make it work why not ?..What else ?”

 Nicole: At Kristen’s residence in Italy Marlena showed up and…”

 Robert: BWAH HWAH HWAH! WHY, WHY, WHY?!

Nicole: Um, excuse me you know I hate her right?” Suddenly Rob was back to normal.

Robert: You bought all that? Great! Hopefully I can sell it to Stefano, should he stop by today. He’s in town.

Nicole looked confused than looked outside at Jan who gave her a thumbs up through the window. She figured it all out and re-focused on the recaps.

Robert: I’m on whatever side you’re on, Nicole, but it still sadness me—*cough cough*–What else?”

Nicole: Theresa and co. are on their way home with their new baby…

Robert: Do you think that being a mom will make Theresa a better person? Will she bleed Brady’s bank account dry? And what will happen to Melanie now that Brady’s a father?

Nicole: I have an idea, but I’d like to think I’m wrong.

I had some moments with Eric.  Serena got to see Zander in his shirtless glory before i confronted her about everything.

Robert: I’m proud of you, Nicole.

Nicole: That’s about it, highlight-wise.

Robert: Great print and food. Let’s go.

Nicole: Jan likes the ring, seems happy.

Robert: Thanks.

Nicole: Are you really going to name it Robert Shawn?

Robert: Shhhh, no…time for lunch, Precious.

Time to turn the hourglass…

Nicole enters her newspapers office with this week’s recaps, remembering that they moved to the top floor last week. She is stopped before she gets to the elevators.

“Excuse me, miss. ID please. ”

Nicole: “What? I’m Nicole Walker. I work here.”

Security: “Just doing my job, ma’am.”

Nicole looks through her bag

Nicole: “Wait–don’t I know you? ”

Security: “I don’t think so, Miss.”

Nicole: “Yes, I do. You’re Marco! You worked for Stefano and EJ while I was living with EJ in their house.”

Security: “Hello, Nicole.”

Nicole: “What in the blue blazes are you doing here?”

Nicole: “Robert hired me to work security.”

Nicole: “He hired you?”

Security: “Yup.”

Nicole: “OK. Well, see you. I have to get upstairs.”

Nicole starts to leave

Security: “Wait. ID please,” went Marco.

Nicole shook her head and showed him

Nicole: “Thank you. Have a nice day.”

Nicole headed for the elevator mumbling to herself, “Phone calls, trips to private islands, new office, former employees working here. It’s the Twilight Zone.”

Nicole enters and exits the elevator, puts her things on her desk, and starts for Robert’s office.

Robert: “Morning, Nicole,” Rob called out while heading towards her.

Nicole: “Why is there a DiMera hit man working door security?”

Robert: “Dimera hit…no, that’s Mark. New hire. Nice guy, impressive resume with great references.”

Nicole: “Mark, huh okay. Fine, I’ve got the recaps.”

Robert: “Fire away.”

Nicole: Leeping JJ and Eve’s secret continues to put strains on Jennifer and Daniel, Jennifer wants Daniel to keep quiet. Daniel, to everyone’s surprise, called Jennifer out on her own hypocrisy.”

Robert: “Finally! Someone had to…What else?”

Nicole: “I ran into that Zander guy again. He’s…impressive. And that accent…”

Robert: “He’s trouble, I’m sure. Be careful.”

Nicole: “When do I ever meet a guy that’s not trouble?”

Robert: “Point taken. What else?”

Nicole: “The more Will sees Paul, the more he channels his inner mother what do you think he will do next?”

Robert: “Dress up like her, I’m sure.”

Nicole: “Really?”

Robert: “Kidding. What else?”

Nicole: John, Paul, Marlena, and Tori have all but figured out their connections to each other. How do you think this will play out.”

Robert:”Monday? But last week’s…Man, they sure drag things out don’t they?”

“It’s mind boggling.”

Nicole: “Stefano uncovered a Ben secret and told chad. Who then took to Abigail.”

Robert: “What secret?”

Nicole: “Using a phony identity. He got into trouble.”

Robert: “Probably a kid and too young to prosecute. Hey, how come nobody busted Jordan for identity fraud?”

Nicole: “Because…it doesn’t matter anymore.”

Robert: “You’re right, it doesn’t.”

Nicole: “Time is getting all screwy again as Sonny’s stabbing went from less than 3 weeks to months ago.”

Robert: “What is it about this town and time’s always going bonkers?”

Nicole: “I have a nephew: last year he was six today he’s 18. Is it the water ?”

“Must be, that’s about it?”

Robert: “Nothing new with your friend Theresa and Melanie?”

Nicole: “Not really, no.”

Robert: “Have you been keeping up your daily workouts?”

Nicole: “Always. Why?”

Robert: “Relax. You look great. But remember this ?” Robert shows Nicole a video of Kristen and Nicole’s fighting.

“She’s coming back next week. Everyone in the office is rooting for you.”

Nicole: “I’ll be ready for her.”

Robert: “I know you will be. Now lets get this to print.” They leave the office. A man walks by them.

“Is that Bart?”

“Who?..NAH!”

Time to turn the hourglass.
By Robert Feldmann,

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