Chapter 12

Tony's revealed

Interior Dimera Mansion

Tony walks into the living room when a screaming Allie runs out.

Allie[ laughing] You can't catch me. Hi I've seen you before.

Tony [ kneeling down to Allie] What are you doing here.

Allie [ happy] I am here with my new Daddy. My mommy's sad and Annie's taking her home. Where have you been?

Tony [ smiling] Away.

Allie [ shrugging it off] Oh lets play come on.

Tony follows Allie into the living room when Marlena bursts in. She is disoriented with a gun in hand. Tony hides Allie.

Tony [ calmly] Marlena put the gun down. This isn't what you want to do.

Marlena [ angry crying] This is his fault Tony he can't hurt anyone else.

Tony[ holding Marlena back] Marlena you're scaring the children. You need to calm down. Marlena put the gun down.

Marlena gives up the gun. She then falls to the floor in tears.

Sami comes in the room in shock and anger. This has been a horrible time the person she trusts most hurt her son.

Marlena [ coming to her feet] Sami I'm sorry I missed the services. I came to keep Stefano from hurting anyone else.

Sami [ angry] You stay away from my children and me. As far as I am concerned you are dead to me.

Sami picks Allie up and takes her out.

Marlena lays on the floor crying.

Fade out.

Interior Dimera Family Mausoleum

EJ sits in front of Tony's crypt staring off into the silence.

EJ [ laughing] I don't really know why I'm here Tony. I am just so confused about everything. I love Samantha. I want to help her. I want to kill Stefano. There are just so many things I want to ask you but I can't. I should have listened to you.

Tony walks in the room hiding behind a wall. He listens to EJ's words. He hears the words and turns to leave then he hears him mention Anna.

EJ [ trying to control his emotions] Anna misses you so much. I don't know how long she'll hold on without you. She loves you and its killing her not to have you here. Well I better go.

Tony [ coming into view] Wait.

EJ [ shocked] Tony please tell me you're Tony.

Tony [ calmly] I'm Tony.

EJ [ sitting down] Where have you been.

Tony [ calmly] Away, trying to bring down Stefano.

EJ hugs Tony.

EJ [ shocked] I don't even know where to begin.

Tony [ calmly] You said that you wanted to ask me some questions.

EJ[ calmly] I'm not Elvis JR.

Tony [ calmly] What the hell are you talking about.

EJ [ calmly] I was taken I guess from a small orphanage and he named me Elvis Jr and kept me away from everyone.

Tony [ calmly] That's the other secret. You see I found Stefano's diary and he said that he had to secrets that he would do anything to protect.

EJ [ answers his phone] Hello.

On the other end You need to protect your heart.

The line goes dead.

Tony [ calmly] Who was that.

EJ [ shaking his head] I don't know. He said I need to protect my heart.

Tony [ getting up] Where is Anna and Samantha right now.

EJ [ getting up] They were just outside at the cemetery but I think they were heading back to Sami's apartment.

Tony[ getting his keys] We have to get to them now. We have to go now.

EJ [ moving into the cemetery] Tony, how long do you think you can keep your identity from Anna . Tony you have no idea how much she misses you. She has been wonderful to Samantha and me. She has been helpful and kind. Its been like having a mother here with me. Tony you can't keep lying to her.

Tony [ calmly] If I tell her the truth and this blows up in my face she could be in grave danger. I would rather her have to live without me then me have to live without her. That's why I moved everyone out of Salem but Stefano ended that plan and poor William got caught in the crossfire. Marlena and Sami fighting. John and Marlena are fighting. Anna is miserable. Sami is miserable and Stefano is just saving the best for last.

EJ [ shaking his head] I should have listened to you when you said he was capable of horrible things then maybe I wouldn't be in this mess. Why didn't I just take you at your word.

Tony [ parking the car] Because you are just like I was when I was your age. You were blind but now you can see. Now go in and check on Samantha and Anna. Please EJ you never saw me.

EJ runs up the stairs and runs into Sami's apartment. He stops at the door and sees flames coming out from under the door. He bangs on the door and barges in. He looks all over the apartment and discovers its empty.

EJ [ yelling and coughing] Anna Samantha. Are you in here. Where are you. Anna Samantha.

EJ begins coughing severely and falls onto the floor. He dodges a beam as it falls to the floor.

Tony runs into the apartment and sees EJ.

Tony [ rushing over to EJ] Oh my God EJ we have to get out of here come on. You have to much to live for come on. Elvis come on wake up. You have to wake up. Come on.

EJ [ coughing] Tony they're not in here. We have to find them. We need to go.

Tony [ helping EJ up] Well lets go.

Once they reach the car EJ drinks a bottle of water. Tony makes a phone call to John and John informs him that Sami, Anna, and the children are at the penthouse. Tony hangs up the phone in just enough time to watch EJ get into the car.

Tony [ starting the car] Are you ready to go. We need to go to the penthouse. I'll drop you off and I'll talk to you later. I can't risk anyone else finding out about me not being oh so dead.

EJ [ calmly] Ok Tony whatever you say. I will abide by your wishes just please tell Anna soon you're breaking her heart.

John and Marlena's Place

Sami is sitting on the couch with John and the kids while Anna prepares to leave. Anna fixes her makeup and glances down at her wedding ring before turning.

Anna [ turning toward Sami] Do you need anything else. I really should get back to Switzerland to get everything ready for you. I should be ready in a few days. So anything else.

Sami [ hugging Anna] No but I do sincerely thank you for everything you have done. I'll see you in Switzerland thank you again.

John takes the kids into the kitchen and EJ enters. Anna turns toward EJ and motions for them to join her on the couch.

Anna [ Taking a photo from her wallet] This photo was taken in Paris when Tony and I were on vacation. You see we always took a photo on our vacations because something always came up with Stefano and we were torn apart but we always had these photos. Sami, when I see you look at EJ it just takes me back to when I first fell in love with Tony. The way EJ looks at You is the same way Tony used to look at me don't let true love slip away because one day some one just might take it from you. Just something to think about. Well I'll see you in a few days. Goodbye now.

Anna hugs EJ and Sami and leaves the room to answer her ringing cell phone.

Back inside EJ and Sami sit in silence on the sofa. Sami looks over at EJ and takes his hand in hers.

Sami [ with tear filled eyes] I don't want to let our true love go.

EJ [ moving closer] I don't ever want to let you go again. I just want to hold you and never let you go. Samantha I……..

Sami silences him with a kiss. She begins to pull away but he pulls her back. They both pull away at once . They jump up from the couch and head upstairs to the bedroom.

Interior upstairs bedroom

EJ opens the door for Sami and closes it behind them. He is afraid that she has changed her mind but she reassures him by jumping up and wrapping her arms and legs around him. He responds by kissing her on the neck and carrying her to the bed. She immediately removes her shirt while he removes his jacket. The two of them finally complete each other.

Sami [ waking up] I never would have thought we would have made it back here but we did.

EJ [ looking into her eyes] I I have always wanted to be here with you. I have never loved anyone the way I love you.

Sami kisses EJ.

Interior Switzerland House

Anna walks into the house and drops her bags. She takes down her hair and heads upstairs to take a bath. She enters the bedroom. She opens the closet where she finds all of Tony's clothes. She takes out one of Tony's shirts and hugs it tight. She holds it close to her and tries to take in his scent off of them. She lies down on the bed and cries while holding Tony's shirt. She remembers their entire life together and it makes her heart ache for him.

Tony stands outside the bedroom door listening to her crying. He turns to walk away when he hears what she has to say.

Anna [ crying ] Oh Tony I miss you so much. I would give anything just to see you again.

Tony stops at the door and cracks it open.

Interior Penthouse Bedroom

Sami [ looking at EJ] I don't want their to be anymore lies between us ok.

EJ [ taking a breath] Well that means I have something to tell you. I'm not Elvis Jr. I'm really not sure who I am.

Interior Anna and Tony's bedroom

Anna finally falls asleep on the bed while Tony watches her sleep from the hallway.

Tony [ looking at her] Anna I'm so sorry but I pray one day you will forgive me. I only wanted to protect you I wanted was for one day for us not to have to worry about Stefano. I will always love you Anna but you deserve someone who can be there for you everyday. I wish that could be me but it can't so I must go.

Tony gets up and leaves the room when Anna wakes up.

Anna [ screaming] Tony no don't go please no leave Tony alone.

Tony heads back upstairs trying not let Anna know he's there. He changes his mind when he sees an obviously shaken Anna lying on the bed.

Anna [ shaken] I hate these nightmares I can't quit reliving Tony's death. Tony please come back to me.

Tony opens the door.

Anna [ shocked] Oh my God you're alive.

Tony [ worried] Hello darling miss me.

Fade out.