Month: September 2025

Days of Our Lives Update

 

Update written by Joseph

Stephanie works on her laptop at home until Alex comes in and asks if she’s got a second. Stephanie then gets an alert on her phone and exclaims that she is a best selling author as Alex hugs her.

Gabi goes to see Tony at the DiMera Mansion. Tony notes that her voicemail sounded panicky. Gabi asks if he doesn’t think she has a reason since Xander and Philip discovered the bugging device, so they must suspect that someone is onto them about Philip’s fraud. Gabi worries that they can cover it up before Tony is able to take advantage. Tony declares that Xander and Philip lied and they just have to prove it.

Philip questions if Xander really wants him at Victoria’s birthday party. Xander responds that they need to act like family and present a united front against whatever this new threat is. Xander adds that he would just like him to be there for his niece. Philip agrees to be there but asks if he’s sure Sarah will be cool with them coming. Xander says they agreed to a ceasefire for their daughter’s birthday party. Philip tells him that if things start to heat up, he’ll have his back. Xander adds that as advised by Marlena, he will manage his anger, extend himself, and work on making amends. Philip asks if that’s what this invitation is about. Xander says it’s part of it. Philip says for what it’s worth, he thinks Marlena will be impressed and hopefully Sarah too.

Cat joins Rafe in his office and shows him the photo she took of the blueprints she found in EJ’s office. Rafe recognizes it as the wing they used for filming Body and Soul but notes they haven’t been using it much since. Rafe takes a closer look and says it looks like EJ is planning a renovation.

Chad visits EJ in his new office. EJ asks him what he thinks. Chad says it’s nice. EJ questions that being it. Chad says it’s kind of modest and admits he’s a little surprised since when he heard about all the budget cuts and penny pinching, he thought maybe it was all going to his new office. EJ admits he might like a bit more flair but says that all the money he’s saved will be going to something entirely different.

Alex tells Stephanie that he’s so proud of her and hopes she can make it to the press conference tomorrow. Alex talks about Titan needing this win and the positive buzz it will generate. Stephanie says she’s so glad she could help the company, but she can’t go to the press conference tomorrow. Stephanie reminds him that she’s supposed to be incognito. Alex says maybe Anastasia Sands can’t make it, but Stephanie Johnson can. Stephanie says it’s very tempting, but she has a full day tomorrow which disappoints Alex. Stephanie apologizes and kisses him.

Tony tells Gabi that she should be more careful. Gabi tells him not to blame her for this fiasco. Gabi reminds Tony that they signed an ironclad contract, naming her as the next CEO of DiMera. Gabi then questions if he’s trying to use this to renege on that deal.

Xander tells Philip that he appreciates him and others being a cheerleader for he and Sarah, but says it’s pointless. Philip points out that Xander still loves her. Xander says he always will, but he can’t get over what she did to him. Philip argues that he wouldn’t have known if he didn’t blurt it out. Philip says he has a lot of regrets over telling him that Sarah knew about the letter. Xander admits he hated him for it at the time, but he’s glad he did because he needed to know where Sarah’s loyalty lied. Xander remarks that it turns out she was never really in his corner, just like the rest of his family. Philip argues that’s not true and that when she found out what he had done, she was in an impossible position. Xander disagrees and says that Sarah made a choice. Xander states that Sarah was his heart and soul and the only person in the world that he actually trusted, so when she chose to keep Philip’s secret, she put a knife in his back. Philip points out that Xander is working on forgiving him. Xander insists he can’t forgive Sarah because the betrayal was too great.

Rafe tells Cat that the blueprints don’t seem out of ordinary and just standard for renovation. Cat says maybe that’s all they are. Rafe then points out the architect’s signature and building permit number which means they were filed with the city, so he will call and make sure it’s legit. Cat admits that she was hoping for something more, but there’s nothing wrong with improving and expanding the hospital. Rafe doesn’t believe it because with EJ DiMera, there’s always more to it.

EJ shows Chad the blueprints of the hospital wing that Body and Soul used and says it will be the new home of the free clinic. Chad questions it, so EJ claims he wanted to do something good for the community and give back. Chad asks who he is and what he’s done with his brother.

Tony tells Gabi that she’ll get exactly what she wanted when all is said and done. Gabi apologizes for overreacting. Tony understands that she would doubt a DiMera’s intentions, but promises they are in this together. Gabi asks what the timeline is looking like now and when Tony plans on dropping the bomb about Victor’s will. Tony responds that he’s working on it. Gabi reminds him that once he makes his move, Xander and Philip will know who has been digging for dirt on the merger. Tony says by that point, there will be no point in hiding the DiMera family is behind it. Gabi says they will realize something is up when he installs her as CEO. Tony assures that no one will know she had a role in it. Gabi tells him to keep her posted when he has a plan as she then exits the mansion.

Philip informs Xander that the security team said no other listening devices were found and the building was secured. Xander complains that they still don’t know what the bug picked up and that the person who planted it was likely the one digging for information, so he put a rush on the paperwork to officially name Philip as his co-CEO. Philip assures that he’ll be ready to sign as the last thing they want to do is lose DiMera since it’s pretty much all they have that’s turning a profit right now. Xander adds that if the merger fell through, Titan would be vulnerable to someone raiding them and they’ve come too far to falter now. Philip comments on how they are getting along again and how it’s starting to feel like it did at the beginning of their partnership. Philip declares that if they can get along after all that’s happened, it proves his point about Xander and Sarah. Xander responds that he’ll be in touch when the paperwork is ready as Philip then exits the office.

Alex tells Stephanie that maybe they can celebrate her success by recreating one of the key moments from One Stormy Night as they kiss until Stephanie gets a text from EJ, wanting her to meet him at the hospital ASAP. Alex then gets a text from Xander, requesting an emergency meeting. Alex and Stephanie kiss as they agree to pick this up later. Alex congratulates her again as Stephanie then exits.

EJ tells Chad that Stephanie is on her way in. Chad tells him to stop changing the subject and questions what is going on with him. EJ says nothing is going on and asks if it’s that hard to believe he’d do something charitable, pointing out that he did just buy the hospital thus saving it from ruin or from Xander. Chad assumed he did that because he wanted the profits from the drug patent. EJ says he mostly did it to give back to the town. Chad questions there being no ulterior motive to the free clinic that isn’t just a money laundering scheme. EJ admits he hopes it helps their family reputation, especially after Johnny’s trial and Kristen’s arrest, as he wants the DiMera name to be known for more than just mayhem. Chad jokes that it will take more than a hospital wing to do that but he admires the effort. EJ remarks that he’s sick of everyone treating them like a pariah. Chad asks if he means everyone or Belle and Johnny. EJ admits they are on the top of the list. Chad says that if all of this is on the up and up, then he’s proud of him and tells him to let him know if there’s anything he can do to help. EJ thanks Chad and says he will. Chad requests that EJ treat his new assistant with kindness and respect. EJ asks if he’s worried about Cat working for him. Chad says he’s just putting it out there. EJ guesses that’s because he cares about her and urges Chad to admit he has feelings for her. Chad then admits that he does.

Cat tells Rafe that EJ did just survive a near death experience and asks if it’s possible that he turned a corner. Rafe says no because EJ is a criminal, forever and always. Cat asks if he’s sure this is professional. Rafe assures that it’s personal as he and EJ have been butting heads since he arrived in Salem and they fell in love with the same woman. Rafe adds that EJ has tried to ruin his life including kidnapping him and replacing him with a lookalike twice. Rafe states that EJ tore his family apart and if it wasn’t for him, he might be married to Jada now. Rafe adds that EJ has done every crime in the book and she can ask Johnny. Cat says she doesn’t get how he’s gotten away with all of it. Rafe says it’s because he’s EJ DiMera and he gets away with everything. Cat says that’s why everyone keeps telling her to stay the hell away from him.

Alex goes to see Xander at the office and asks what’s going on. Xander reveals that his office was bugged and someone has been listening to them. Alex asks if they know who did it. Xander says not yet, but they had the entire building swept and will interrogate every employee. Xander informs him that it was a pen on his desk. Alex questions how long it had been sitting there. Xander says he doesn’t know but he definitely had conversations that if became public, would be very bad for Titan-DiMera. Alex guesses he means about Philip. Xander confirms he has decided to take Stephanie’s advice to install Philip as co-CEO which Alex calls a good idea. Xander says they still need to find out who’s behind it which is where he needs Alex’s help.

Philip runs in to Gabi in the town square. Philip invites her to an early dinner which she accepts.

EJ asks Chad if that was so hard. Chad says he won’t be interrogated by him and that right now, he and Cat are just enjoying each other’s company. EJ hopes it works out for him because he deserves to be happy. Chad thanks him but asks him not to say anything to anyone because it’s still in the early stages and he’s not ready to have that conversation with his kids or with Abigail’s family yet. EJ jokes that him being rude to Cat would be the least of his problems, then promises to treat her like gold. EJ adds that from what he’s seen, he expects Cat to be an excellent assistant.

Rafe asks Cat who else warned her about EJ. Cat starts with Brady, who Rafe says has good reason. Rafe asks what Chad had to say. Cat admits Chad didn’t want her to work for EJ. Rafe understands and points out that Chad didn’t want her to go on the fundraiser date with EJ either. Cat knew this assignment wouldn’t be easy and says that EJ sounds like a monster. Rafe assures that he is. Rafe says that EJ can be charming and pleasant, but warns her not to be fooled as he’ll just hurt her like everyone else in his life.

Tony sits in the living room and gets a call from Rita. Tony asks if the plane has landed. Tony says that’s perfect and to just let him know when he’s in the car…

Philip and Gabi go to the Bistro for dinner. Philip questions why Gabi keeps looking at the bar. Gabi responds that she’s worried about getting kicked out because of her last time there with Xander. Philip assumes it was because they were making out but Gabi clarifies that it was after Sarah kissed Brady and then Xander tried to punch Brady that they got escorted out. Philip recalls getting to experience hungover Xander the next morning which Gabi calls not his best moment. They talk about Xander going to anger management which Gabi says must be working since they are getting along again. Philip stops and questions how she would know that.

Alex tells Xander that he would love to help but he assumes a DiMera agent would’ve covered their tracks, so he doesn’t know what he could do to help. Xander says it’s not like they are flying blind as someone that Alex knows well knows more than she’s letting on. Alex insists that Stephanie knows nothing about the bug. Xander points out that Stephanie works with EJ while Alex assures that she is on her side, so Xander declares it’s time Alex finds out what Stephanie knows about their enemies.

Stephanie joins EJ in his office, where he shows her the blueprints and talks about what all they will offer in their new free clinic which Stephanie calls amazing. EJ asks what she expects the staff’s reaction will be. Stephanie thinks they will be thrilled with more opportunity to help people. EJ is glad she approves. Stephanie admits she wasn’t expecting this and is pleasantly surprised. Stephanie says as his PR person, he made her job a lot easier. Stephanie asks who else knows about this. EJ says just her and his family. Stephanie questions the secrecy. EJ says he wanted to make sure the announcement comes out right since a lot of people will be skeptical, including Kayla, but he can’t afford to have her as a roadblock. Stephanie talks about Kayla working at a clinic for years so she’ll be his biggest ally if he’s on the level with this project. EJ starts to explain his plan and calls it the DiMera Family Free Clinic, but Stephanie stops him and says he absolutely cannot call it that.

Chad runs in to Cat in the town square. Cat says she just got off the phone with Mark and told him that Chad isn’t going to contest his parole, so he wanted him to know he’s very grateful. Chad hopes it helps his case. Cat knows Chad’s decision will put him in hot water with Abigail’s family. Chad feels he’s doing what’s best for his family and hopes Mark’s release would help Cat’s family too. Cat doesn’t want to get her hopes up as she’s spent so much time thinking Mark would be locked up for years. Chad notes that if Mark does get released, he and Cat will have to have a talk and figure out what that means for them. Cat realizes Mark coming home could make things more complicated than they already are. Chad says especially if he’s going to live with her. Cat thinks they can figure out a way to continue seeing each other and keep it to themselves for now. Chad says one of the reasons he’s concerned with her brother knowing is because his brother already does.

Gabi tells Philip that she’s observant when it comes to relationships and when she walked in earlier, he and Xander seemed like a team. Philip complains that the office was bugged and their company is under attack, but admits that Gabi is right and that he and Xander had an honest conversation about mending their relationship. Philip adds that Xander even invited him to his daughter’s birthday party tomorrow. Philip states that they still have a ways to go, but having a common enemy really helps.

Xander tells Alex that he hired Stephanie to get ahead of the Philip story and she told him she’d make sure it would stay buried, but in order to make that promise, she had to know or have some inclination of where things came from. They both say that Stephanie wouldn’t tell them but Xander says that she’s going to tell Alex now or else their family’s company could go under on their watch. Xander instructs Alex to talk to Stephanie and find out who’s after them before it’s too late.

Stephanie tells EJ that everything he just said about the new clinic is a PR dream except for the name attached to it. EJ argues that the DiMera family has been an important part of this community for decades and he wants people to know that they can be a force for good. Stephanie questions him being married to that idea even if she’s telling him it’s not going to work. EJ tells her to make it work. Stephanie says it’s not that simple. Stephanie adds that the staff were grateful that he saved the hospital, but they are also worried about him and his reputation, so if he puts his name on the clinic then Kayla and those that support her will oppose it. EJ argues that they’ll get over it when they see the good it does. Stephanie says that’s if it gets that far since he needs their cooperation. EJ questions her saying he has to do this anonymously. Stephanie talks about the hospital’s history of tradition and that the name he puts on the clinic should respect that. EJ says it sounds like she has an idea. Stephanie proposes that he name the clinic after the doctor whose legacy he saved by buying the hospital, their longest serving chief of staff, Dr. Tom Horton which is a name everyone can be proud of. EJ agrees to think about it. Stephanie says it’s ultimately his decision, but if he asks her, there’s nothing to think about. EJ then decides that Dr. Tom it is. Stephanie says she can’t wait to get the word out and exits the office.

Cat questions Chad telling EJ about them. Chad says he didn’t have to since EJ is his brother and he knows him well, so EJ knew he had feelings for her before he did. Cat feels it’s different now since EJ is her boss but Chad assures that he talked to him and he’s not going to make it weird or get involved in their personal lives. Chad asks if Cat had to let “James” down easy. Rafe walks in to the town square and runs in to EJ. Rafe tells him that he was happy to hear Johnny was exonerated while EJ blames Rafe for Johnny being arrested in the first place. Cat tells Chad that she knew James wasn’t the guy for her which Chad says he hoped too. Cat talks about her past relationships and says she knows it’s early but things already feel different with Chad. Cat comments on them starting how they did to where they are now. Chad says he wants to kiss her right now. Cat feels the same but says it would be a bad idea because her boss is right there as she points over to EJ. Rafe tells EJ that he still can’t believe he wasn’t disbarred for tampering with evidence. EJ says that’s allegedly. Rafe warns EJ that one day, his luck will run out and he’s going to have to pay for everything he’s done. EJ responds that he’s just getting started. Rafe says he is too. Chad and Cat then come over to greet them. EJ calls them the referees to break it up. EJ asks if Rafe has met his new assistant. Rafe confirms that they’ve met and advises Cat to watch out for her new boss.

Xander finishes wrapping birthday presents for Victoria in his office. Xander then sees a framed photo of Victoria and Sarah on his desk.

Alex goes home to Stephanie, who asks what he’s doing back so soon and what happened at the office. Alex informs her that Xander is demanding to know how she was able to put the whole Philip fraud to rest. Stephanie says she’s not going to out anybody. Alex says that’s not going to satisfy Xander because whatever she did didn’t work which she questions. Xander reveals that someone bugged the office with a listening device, so whoever it was might already know the truth about Philip. Alex asks Stephanie if she knows who it was and what they are up to.

Gabi guesses Philip has decided not to leave Titan-DiMera. Philip confirms he can’t leave now when his family needs him. Gabi asks if he ever found out who put the listening device in his office. Philip responds that they are working on it and when they find out who did this, they will be sorry they picked a fight with the Kiriakis Brothers.

Theo Carver (now played by Tyler Andrews) returns to Salem and shows up at the DiMera Mansion where Tony greets him at the door with a hug. Tony tells Theo that he’s so glad to have him back in Salem and in the family fold. Theo responds that it’s good to be back, but he’s curious since Tony sent the DiMera jet halfway around the world to bring him home. Theo asks what Tony’s proposal is for him and why it was so important to discuss it in person.

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Update written by Joseph

Xander and Philip go to the park with the recording device, assuring it is no longer operating. Xander worries about whoever was sniffing around planting it right under their noses. Philip points out that they don’t know how long it was there or what they overheard.

Gabi goes to the Titan-DiMera office and is shocked to find things are everywhere in a mess. Gabi realizes that they found her recording bug device.

At the DiMera Mansion, EJ is on the phone with Rita, telling her to make sure everyone in the crew signs an NDA as they can’t have anything getting out about what they are doing. EJ declares that this project cannot have anyone or anything get in the way and it must be seamless.

After taking pictures of it, Cat rolls up the blueprint for the new hospital wing and puts it back. Gwen then walks in to EJ’s office and questions what Cat is doing there. Cat tells Gwen it’s good to see her again.

After JJ leaves for work, Jack and Jennifer sit with Chad. Jennifer assumes he heard about Mark’s upcoming parole hearing which he confirms. Jack informs him that they sent their statement in, asking them to deny Mark’s early release. Jennifer hopes they take that in to account. Jack thinks they made a compelling case. Jennifer assumes Chad sent his in too. Chad reveals he actually hasn’t. Jack questions what the hold up is when the parole hearing is about to deliver, so the sooner the better. Chad says he’s just been busy with work and the kids. Jack questions being too busy to stop the man who almost put a bullet in his back from getting out of prison, pointing out that he’s only been there a few months. Jennifer asks if Chad is going to send a letter to the parole board. Chad reveals that he’s honestly not sure. Jack asks why the hell not. Jennifer guesses it’s because of Cat.

Gwen asks Cat again what she’s doing in EJ’s office. Cat informs her that she’s EJ’s new assistant. Gwen says she heard, so Cat asks why she’s surprised to see her then. Gwen says that EJ said she doesn’t start until tomorrow. Cat says she wanted to make a good first impression and asks what brought Gwen back to the hospital. Gwen says she had an appointment and decided to pop in to check out EJ’s new digs. Cat calls it quite the office. Gwen then questions the paper that Cat is holding.

Gabi goes to the DiMera Mansion where EJ questions what she wants and why she’s there.

Xander worries about anyone nearby watching them while Philip encourages him not to get paranoid. Xander argues that if they were more paranoid, they might have caught the bug sooner. Philip thinks they should’ve talked about it before Xander crushed the bug. Xander asks if they were supposed to let whoever was snooping in continue to invade their privacy. Philip argues that they could’ve fed them bad intel or tracked them down. Xander worries that it’s too late for that now as someone out there knows the secret that could topple Titan. Philip declares that it’s his fault if Titan goes down as he messed it all up because he couldn’t stand that Victor chose Xander. Philip says he understands if Xander wants to rescind his offer to install him as co-CEO but Xander assures he’s not rescinding anything and he’s having legal papers drawn up ASAP. Philip doesn’t understand why he’s so determined to do this. Xander states that all hell is about to break loose so they need to tighten the ship. Xander declares that someone is out to get them and the only way to stop them is to work together as brothers.

Jennifer asks Chad if she’s right that he’s dragging his feet on writing the letter because Cat asked him not to. Chad says she didn’t, so Jack asks why he hasn’t written it then. Chad calls it complicated. Jack disagrees, arguing that Mark tried to kill him during his wedding to his con artist sister. Jack talks about what Mark and Cat did to their family and declares that if Steve hadn’t shown up, Chad would be dead while Jennifer adds that their grandchildren would be orphans. Chad states that Mark Green isn’t a threat to him and the kids anymore because they only did what they did because Clyde Weston was holding their mother captive. Jack asks if that justifies what they did. Chad says it doesn’t but he just wants to put what happened in the past. Jack argues that as impactful as their statements, Chad’s would be much more since he was the intended victim. Jack instructs Chad to go to the parole board and give his statement for his kids and for Abigail.

Cat tells Gwen that what she’s holding are blueprints and claims she doesn’t know what they are for. Gwen questions why she’s holding them. Cat claims she knocked them off the desk and was just rolling them back up when she walked in. Cat brings up that Gwen probably knows EJ pretty well since she lives in the DiMera Mansion. Gwen questions if anyone truly knows EJ. Cat agrees he’s pretty mysterious. Cat says she really needs this job to work out and asks if Gwen has any pointers on how to stay on EJ’s good side.

Gabi claims she came to see Anna. EJ questions what they are up to now. Gabi says she has a lot of respect for her fashion sense so she was thinking of collaborating with her. EJ responds that Anna isn’t home as she’s out with Tony. EJ finds it funny as he doesn’t see Gabi and Anna having the same sense of fashion at all. Gabi blames that on EJ’s lack of vision which allowed Titan to take over DiMera in the first place. EJ reminds her that he was in a coma. Gabi asks how many times EJ lost DiMera before getting fired as district attorney. Gabi asks if he shouldn’t be at work now, tanking the hospital. EJ responds that he’s working from home today because his new office is being renovated and won’t be ready until tomorrow. Gabi mocks that the good people at the hospital have one last day of freedom. Gabi guesses Kayla can’t wait to have EJ looking over her shoulder all the time. EJ responds that he and Kayla have a great relationship and calls her an outstanding team member. Gabi mocks the idea that Kayla can’t wait to have him as her boss. Gabi says she’d love to stay and shoot the breeze but she should get going. Gabi tells him to tell Anna that she stopped by but EJ stops her and says they have something they need to discuss.

Chad argues that it’s the parole board’s job to determine what happens to Mark while Jack argues that it’s the parole board’s job to determine if he’s paid his debt to society while they might not even know he tried to kill Chad in Paris. Jennifer adds that it’s bad enough that Cat didn’t go to prison for what she did and now they have to imagine Mark walking the streets of Salem. Chad argues that the district attorney dropped all charges against Cat because she helped them put Clyde away. Jennifer complains that they still don’t know what Clyde did with Abigail’s remains. Chad says he’s sorry about that, but Cat did everything she could and attempted to make amends. Jennifer says she’s trying to make peace with all of this and move forward for her family, but declares that she will never forgive Clyde Weston or the Greens. Jennifer doesn’t care what Clyde put them through and argues that decent people would’ve found a way not to desecrate Abigail’s memory. Thomas and Charlotte then run in, excited to see Jack and Jennifer.

Gwen questions Cat wanting advice and says she hardly knows EJ. Cat brings up Gwen dealing with complicated men and figured Dimitri and EJ might have some qualities in common. Gwen says now that she thinks about it, EJ’s a fine host but she doesn’t need to tell her about his reputation as he can be quite the bastard, especially to his employees. Cat says she will keep her eyes wide open. Gwen then offers a few tips from what she’s observed at the mansion as long as Cat doesn’t reveal her sources. Gwen tells Cat that EJ is a stickler for punctuality and has no patience. Cat agrees to always be on time and asks about his favorite dream. Gwen says scotch definitely, vodka occasionally and he likes his water at room temperature with no ice. Gwen adds that EJ doesn’t like smelly perfumes. Gwen tells Cat that the most important thing is that no one can ever call him Elvis except for his mother. Cat says that’s good to know and asks if there’s anything else. Gwen says not that she can think of. Cat says she really appreciates it and thanks her. Gwen says she’s glad she could help. Gwen adds that they should have lunch soon. Cat says she’s looking forward to it. Gwen congratulates Cat on her new job and wishes her luck as she exits.

Philip questions Xander really wanting him as his co-CEO, knowing the truth about Victor’s letter can come out at any time. Xander responds that it doesn’t matter what he wants as once it’s done, Victor’s wishes won’t matter. Philip starts by going over what they know and suggests it’s possible the recording device wasn’t working but even if they did overhear their secret, it will take them time to formulate a plan. Xander says that’s unless they already had a plan waiting for solid evidence. Philip suggests starting a list of all suspects, first any and all DiMeras, but notes that with Kristen locked up that narrows it down. Xander says they need a list of anyone and everyone who comes in and out of the office on a daily basis. Philip says that’s a long list of assistants, cleaning crew, deliveries, as anyone could slip in and drop off a pen at any moment without attracting attention. Xander says they don’t have much time to figure it out as they could be preparing to drop the bomb as they speak.

EJ asks Gabi if she’s heard from her ex-husband Stefan since they last spoke. Gabi says she hasn’t, doesn’t expect to, and doesn’t want to because he’s dead to her so she’d appreciate if he stopped bringing him up. EJ just finds it strange that Vivian is the only one who has been in contact with Stefan. Gabi says she’s his mother. EJ adds that she’s also a homicidal maniac. Gabi says Vivian loves her son and would never hurt him. EJ says something just feels off about the whole situation. Gabi questions EJ pretending to care about Stefan, arguing that he never even acknowledged him as his brother. EJ argues that just because he didn’t want Stefan running the family business doesn’t mean he wished him harm as he is still family. Gabi remarks that they both know how very important family is to him. EJ asks what the hell that means. Gabi says she overheard Johnny disowned him again. EJ calls that none of her damn business. Gabi remarks that she also heard Belle dumped his ass and asks if he’s run out of people in Salem that will tolerate him so he’s suddenly missing Stefan. Gabi tells EJ to get a life and storms out of the mansion.

Thomas tells Chad that he didn’t tell them Jack and Jennifer were coming. Chad says he wanted it to be a surprise. Jennifer asks Charlotte about her first day in Kindergarten which she says was good. Thomas brings up that Julie said they missed JJ’s birthday party. Jack says it wasn’t much of a party. Jennifer says JJ had to go to work but she saved slices of cake for the kids. Chad tells them cake comes after dinner. Chad shows Jack and Jennifer pictures of Thomas and Charlotte at school. Jennifer comments that Charlotte looks just like Abigail on her first day of Kindergarten and shows the pictures together. Chad decides he will let them catch up. Jack asks where he’s off to. Chad says he just has a meeting. Jack hopes Chad thinks long and hard about what they discussed earlier. Chad says he will as he then exits.

Xander and Philip return to their office. Philip says it looks like the security crew finished sweeping the building. Xander hopes they would let them know if they found any more bugging devices. Gabi then comes in behind them and asks what’s going on with the security brigade in the hallway. Xander tells Gabi to tell them.

Cat returns home and calls Rafe, leaving him a message that she came across something in EJ’s office that he might find interesting. Cat hangs up as Chad then arrives at her door, surprising her.

Gwen goes back to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and comments that it can be any time of day and she’ll find EJ pouring a drink. EJ informs Gwen that Kristen has been sentenced to six years in prison which Gwen had not heard. Gwen then asks for a drink and says she has to tell EJ something. Gwen informs EJ that she was at the hospital earlier and decided to pop in for a look at his new office. EJ asks if she approves. Gwen says it’s fine but she saw Cat Green there. EJ confirms she is his new assistant. Gwen reveals that Cat also found the blueprints that she found in her hand when she came in, so that begs the question of what the hell they are going to do.

Gabi asks if she’s missing something. Xander informs her that someone planted a listening device in his office. Gabi calls that awful. Philip questions if she knows anything about it. Gabi says no and asks why he would think that. Xander points out that Gabi has been in and out on multiple occasions. Gabi questions if Xander honestly thinks she had something to do with this. Gabi gets her past and history with DiMera, so she hasn’t given them a reason to trust her but says they have been nothing but great to her since she started working here. Philip brings up that in the beginning of the merger, she did want to take Gabi Chic and run. Gabi says that’s because she didn’t know what to expect but it turns out she likes it here and she likes working for them. Philip informs Xander that when he asked Gabi if she filed the information request, she swore on her daughter’s life that she didn’t. Gabi tells Xander that he of all people knows how serious she takes that. Xander believes Gabi wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true. Gabi thanks him and asks if there’s anything she can do to help. Philip asks if Gabi has any thoughts on someone they should talk to or someone they shouldn’t trust. Gabi says every employee has something to grumble about but questions going that far. Gabi says she’ll keep her ear to the ground and asks if she should check her office. Philip says they are having security sweep every office just in case. Philip declares they will not rest until they find out who did this and why.

After Charlotte goes upstairs, Thomas talks to Jack and Jennifer about he and Rachel having the same class. Thomas talks about Rachel being obsessed with snakes. Thomas brings up when Chad took them to play mini golf last night and mentions that Felicity and Cat were there too, causing Jack and Jennifer to give worried looks.

Chad apologizes to Cat for leaving abruptly earlier as he had to get to JJ’s birthday party. Cat asks if he’s not mad at her then for springing the thing about her brother on him and calls it unfair to ask him to show mercy on the man who tried to kill him. Chad understands Mark is her brother and she loves him. Cat assures that Chad doesn’t owe them anything. Chad jokes that EJ is his brother and he hates him half the time, if not all the time, but he’d do anything to help him if he was going to prison. Cat thanks Chad for understanding. Chad tells Cat that she should know that Jack and Jennifer have written letters to the parole board, opposing Mark’s early release. Chad adds that they are both award winning journalists and grieving parents, so he guesses it will be pretty powerful and persuasive. Cat thanks Chad for telling her and asks if he’s decided on sending a letter to the parole. Chad reveals that he has decided not to, at the risk of pissing off Jack and Jennifer, and he will not be contesting Mark’s early release.

Gwen questions EJ as to how he could be so careless to leave the blueprints lying around. EJ warns her not to talk to him like that. Gwen argues that she’ll talk to him however she pleases, reminding him that half of the money to buy the hospital came from her. EJ says it came from her husband, who Gwen notes is not here. Gwen complains that she needs to know what EJ’s plan is because the last thing they want is for this to come out the wrong way.

Cat asks Chad if he’s sure since she doesn’t want to cause any more trouble for him with Abigail’s family. Chad says if their relationship works out, Jack and Jennifer will eventually have to get used to the fact that Cat is going to be in his life. Chad says for now, they will just take it one step at a time but the fact is that Cat cares about Mark and he cares about her so that’s all there is to it. Cat tells Chad how much this means to her and her siblings. Chad says it’s for his family too as it’s time for them to move forward, so he prays that Jack and Jennifer can do the same.

Jack and Jennifer question Thomas if Chad took he and Rachel to mini golf with the Greens. Thomas clarifies that the Greens were already there when they got there and that Chad seemed surprised. Jack tells Thomas to go get Charlotte and they will all go get pizza and then come home for cake, so Thomas heads upstairs. Jennifer tells Jack how much she can’t stand Cat being around their grandson and is thankful the kids don’t know that Cat pretended to be their mother. Jack says he’s no fan of Cat but she does live in the same town as Chad and the kids, so they are bound to cross paths sometime. Jennifer declares that Thomas and Charlotte are all they have left of Abigail, so she will not let anyone hurt them, no matter what she has to do. Jack asks what she is saying. Thomas stops on the stairs to listen in as Jennifer proclaims that they need to stay in Salem to keep an eye on Cat Green.

Philip tells Xander that there must be something they can do to get an advantage on whoever was spying on them. Xander says they can start by interrogating every employee in the company. Xander gets a reminder on his phone that his daughter’s birthday party is tomorrow. Philip wishes her a happy birthday. Xander hopes he’s not busy tomorrow as he’d really like Philip to come with him.

Gabi walks through the town square and calls Tony, leaving a message complaining that Xander and Philip found the bug before she could retrieve it and they interrogated her like she was some kind of undercover mole, which she is. Gabi thinks she put them off the scent, but she can’t be too sure. Gabi hopes this will all be worth it in the end and they can get back control of the company.

EJ tells Gwen to relax as the plans that Cat saw are the public set of blueprints that were filed with the city, so there’s nothing there to see but a regular old hospital renovation. Gwen questions him not telling her in the first place. EJ says she wouldn’t stop ranting to hear him and declares that he’s having construction on the real plans begin tomorrow. EJ announces it won’t be long before all of Salem learns that that in November, University Hospital will be unveiling the DiMera Family Free Clinic, but they’ll have no idea what they are really up to…

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Cat sits at home and gets a text from Chad that he can’t stop thinking about her which makes her smile. Chad sends another text asking about stopping by since he’s close to her apartment. Cat texts back asking how close he is.

Jack and Jennifer return home and join Julie at the Horton house which is decorated for JJ’s birthday. Julie is thrilled that they are keeping their promise of visiting Salem more often. Jack and Jennifer talk about the airport trouble they experienced on the way while Julie says what’s important is they are here now which will be a wonderful surprise for Thomas, Charlotte, and JJ.

JJ walks through the town square and runs in to Gwen, who stops him to wish him a happy birthday.

Tate waits on Steve and Brady at the Brady Pub. Steve compliments Tate’s service. Tate thanks him for all the help he’s giving him to try and find out what happened to his baby. Brady hopes they will get their hands on the adoption papers. Sophia then enters the Pub so Tate goes over to ask if she brought the adoption papers that they discussed. Sophia responds that she did.

JJ can’t believe Gwen remembered his birthday. Gwen says just because they never celebrated doesn’t mean she doesn’t know when it is. Gwen says there was a time where she was so desperate to be part of his family that she studied everything about them. JJ guesses that investment never paid off since she made it clear what a disappointment his family turned out to be. Gwen says not as big of a disappointment as she turned out to them. JJ says he can’t argue with here, thanks her for the birthday wish, and walks away.

Jennifer asks Julie who else is part of JJ’s birthday party planning crew. Julie explains that Maggie wanted to be but Victoria’s nanny got sick so she’s stuck babysitting at home. Jack says they’ll bring her a piece of cake for missing the party. Julie then realizes they don’t have the cake and asks Jack to go pick it up from the bakery which he agrees to. Jack then exits while Jennifer acknowledges that Julie wanted it to be just the two of them. Jennifer guesses Julie is going to tell her what she’s missed since she was last in town. Jennifer goes over Chad and Cat getting stuck in the elevator and getting sick together. Jennifer guesses a lot more has happened. Julie confirms that Chad has asked her to cut down on her endless critiques of Cat which she agreed to do. Jennifer is shocked and asks if Julie really thinks it’s okay that Chad is hanging around Cat.

Chad goes to see Cat at her apartment. Cat mentions that Aaron has moved in to the dorms and Felicity is back in school. Chad talks about Charlotte and Thomas being excited to be in school as well, adding that Thomas and Rachel made up. Cat is glad Rachel will have a friend in class. Chad hopes they bring out the best in each other. Cat says if they’re anything like Chad, she’s sure they are wonderful, kind, and considerate. Cat comments on Chad just coming to check on her and thanks him for the flowers. Chad says they were beautiful like her as they kiss.

Brady admits to Steve that it’s keeping him up at night not knowing where the baby is or what happened to him. Steve asks how much he’s talked to Tate about it. Brady says he told him about Sophia calling the baby “him” and the weird vibe he got from Sarah, but he didn’t tell him about the same vibe from him. Steve doesn’t like that it’s keeping him up at night. Brady talks about how Tate was crushed when Sophia told him the baby was already given away, but he was proud of how he handled it because he knew he wasn’t ready to be a father and just wanted the baby in a good family, but now he doesn’t even know if the family is real. Steve calls not knowing the hardest part. Steve brings up when his mother gave up he and Jack because she was afraid their father was abusing them. Steve says for a long time after Jack was adopted, he felt like he drew the short end of the stick since he stayed in the orphanage but Jack ended up in a bad situation too. Steve says there’s no guarantees when it comes to raising children as so many things can go wrong despite the best intentions. Brady prays that the baby is safe and loved. Steve says that’s all they can do until they get to the truth. Sophia gives Tate the adoption papers. Tate looks it over and asks what the hell. Sophia asks what’s wrong. Tate responds that she lied to him.

Cat tells Chad that having the place to herself definitely has it’s perks. Chad is sorry they have to sneak around but says it’s just something they have to do right now. Cat is fine with it as long as she gets to see him. Chad calls it his lucky day then. Chad thought she had to start her new job. Cat says she starts tomorrow but she might have to go in later today to start getting EJ’s office ready. Cat knows Chad’s not thrilled about her working for EJ. Chad says it’s fine as she can take care of herself. Cat still appreciates him looking out for her and says he knows how to navigate EJ better than she does, so she asks if he has any words of advice for her. Chad advises her that it’s more than likely that whatever EJ is doing, he has an ulterior motive so it’s entirely likely that he’ll ask her to do something underhanded and he doesn’t want to see her get involved in anything ethically questionable. Cat asks if that means illegal. Chad tells her to just keep her eyes open to whatever dirty tricks EJ is up to. Cat responds that now that they talked about Chad’s brother, she needs to talk to him about her brother.

Julie assures Jennifer that she’s not happy that Chad is spending so much time with Cat, but Chad has been her rock since Doug passed away and she wants to keep him in her life, so she had to accept the fact that he’s a grown man and is entitled to make friends with whomever he chooses. Jennifer guesses she just has to accept that too. Julie says they have so little time alone together, so she doesn’t want to spend it talking about Cat when Jennifer has come a long way. Julie says she’s interested in what’s going on in Jennifer’s life and asks how she is doing. Jennifer responds that she’s good all things considered. Jennifer says it’s been a long road and declares that she will never ever get over what happened to Abigail, but she’s starting to find some peace which Julie is glad to hear. Jennifer adds that she’s here for something joyful to celebrate. JJ then comes home so Jennifer excitedly hugs him and wishes him a happy birthday.

Jack runs in to Gwen in the town square and mentions that he’s picking up a cake for JJ’s birthday. Gwen notes that she just saw JJ and he didn’t mention a party, so she assumes she’s not invited. Jack asks if she wanted to be.

Sophia asks what Tate means that she lied to him. Tate complains that there’s nothing useful in the papers, not even the names of the adoptive parents. Tate thought they agreed on an open adoption. Sophia calls it semi-open which Tate questions what that even means. Sophia says it means the adoptive parents can contact them but they can’t contact the parents. Tate argues that it’s not what they agreed to but Sophia says it’s all the parents would agree to and she doesn’t blame them. Tate complains that she should’ve waited for other parents who would’ve agreed to the terms they discussed. Sophia says that’s easy for him to say and questions how she would know there would be other parents. Tate argues that there’s tons of families who would love to give their baby a good home. Sophia says not in Chicago that night and worries that if she went back home, her mom would’ve been back to finding fault with anyone adopting their daughter. Tate argues that she’s 18 so her mom doesn’t have a say. Sophia argues that he doesn’t have to live with her and asks what if her mom decided to raise the baby and went to court. Sophia says she didn’t want to risk what happened with Johnny and Chanel happening again, so she had to do what was best for the baby. Tate remarks that it’s not the only thing she lied to him about as he presents her with the stock photo that she claimed were the adoptive parents. Sophia asks why she brought the picture. Tate argues that she tried to convince him that was a photo of their daughter with her new parents when it’s a stock photo she found on the internet. Sophia tries to deny it but Tate reveals that Brady found it in a picture frame at some store, so he questions why she would try to convince him that was their child’s parents. Sophia responds that she didn’t know what else to do because the couple wouldn’t give her any photos and she knew how important it was for him to have one. Tate angrily asks how she could do that until Brady comes over to calm the situation and takes Tate aside. Tate apologizes to them for upsetting Sophia. Steve asks what the problem is since it looked like she gave him the adoption papers. Tate shows the papers to Brady and Steve, asking if they see why he was so upset.

Chad assumes Cat wants to talk about her brother Mark and informs her that the parole board reached out to him about Mark’s upcoming hearing. Cat hoped to talk to him before that as she’s sure it brings up a lot of bad memories for him. Chad confirms especially since Mark tampered with her DNA test results while trying to shoot him happened in Paris. Cat says whenever she goes to see Mark in prison, he talks about how sorry he is and swears he never could’ve pulled the trigger. Chad says that’s because Steve knocked him out. Cat knows how desperate Mark must have been to go through with Clyde’s orders since she was backed in to the same corner and he was trying to save their mother. Cat feels Chad would do the same to protect his loved ones and clarifies that she’s not defending what Mark did, but she knows him better than anyone and if he was thinking clearly, he never would have done any of this. Cat knows it’s none of her business but she has to ask if Chad knows what he’s going to say to the parole board.

JJ asks what Jennifer is doing here. She says they wouldn’t miss his birthday. Julie explains that she sent Jack on an errand and he was supposed to be back before JJ arrived. Jennifer adds that they also wanted to be there for Charlotte’s first day of Kindergarten. JJ says she’ll appreciate the fuss more than him. Jennifer says they just wanted to have some cake before he goes in to work, but JJ reveals he got called in early. Julie asks if he’ll have time for a piece of birthday cake which JJ agrees to. Jennifer says she’ll make a fuss over him forever because he’s her son. They hug and say I love you to one another.

Gwen mocks the idea of her being desperate for an invitation to JJ’s birthday party and asks why she would want to be in a house full of people who hate her. Jack responds that he doesn’t hate her. Gwen says maybe not but her presence would sour the mood, so she’s not going to ruin JJ’s celebration since he is her half brother even though he definitely doesn’t look at her like his sister. Gwen tells Jack to just go enjoy the party. Jack remarks that if he didn’t know better, he’d almost think she cared.

Tate exits the Brady Pub with Brady and Steve, telling him why Sophia gave him the fake picture and that she did misspeak when she called the baby “him”. Brady asks if he’s okay. Tate responds that he’s not happy about what she did, but at least he has answers. Tate says he has to get back to work but he appreciates them helping out as he heads back in to the Pub. Brady asks what Steve thinks. Steve thinks it’s too convenient that all the information about the adoptive parents are redacted. Brady calls it plausible. Steve agrees that it could technically be true, but they both feel their guts are saying there’s more to the story. Brady decides they should keep digging because this whole thing doesn’t feel right. Brady adds that they should keep it all between them now since Tate seems to have accepted Sophia’s explanation and he wants him to focus on college until they know more. Steve agrees it’s better not to be distracted. Brady comments that Sophia could be telling the truth this time. Steve agrees not to say a word until they know more and says he’ll be in touch as he walks away.

Sophia apologizes to Tate and says she never wanted to lie to him about any of this. Sophia wants him to know how sorry she is because she feels terrible about all of this. Tate thinks he just needs some space right now and walks away from her.

Gwen tells Jack not to delude himself as she has no desire to be somewhere she’s not wanted. Jack says he’s still glad they had a chance to meet up as it’s been too long. Jack comments that she seems to be doing well. Gwen asks why she wouldn’t be when she has her husband’s inheritance. Jack is relieved that she can support herself but he’s more concerned with how she’s coping with Dimitri’s betrayal. Gwen admits he hurt her terribly which Jack says is exactly what the Hortons did to him. Jack guesses Gwen went after Julie’s necklace to hurt the Hortons how they hurt her. Gwen argues that she bought the necklace while Jack feels she couldn’t get back at Dimitri so she settled for the people who were still around her. Gwen remarks that Jack knows what drove her to this behavior and is still standing her looking disappointed as always. Jack asks if she expects him to admire what she did. Gwen says that’s her answer. Gwen adds that she finds it so disappointing that he still sides with the Hortons instead of his own daughter. Gwen then storms off.

Jennifer and Julie talk about Alice’s necklace being back where it belongs. Julie thinks Gwen only bought it to hurt her and throw it in her face, while now she’s staying in Salem. JJ mentions running her in to the town square. Jennifer hopes she didn’t say anything too hurtful. JJ says she actually wished him a happy birthday which surprises Jennifer and Julie. Jennifer hopes to never cross paths with Gwen again and thinks her and Doug III are two peas in a pod. Julie thinks it’s more nuanced than that. Julie admits she was furious with Doug III for stealing the necklace but he did return it eventually. Jennifer argues that he stole it from Gwen. Julie admits the methods were questionable but his heart was in the right place. JJ says she clearly believes in the power of redemption. Jennifer asks if JJ’s subtext is that she married Jack because of redemption and says that was an entirely different case. Jennifer admits it’s still heartening to know that people can surprise you.

Cat tells Chad that Mark wouldn’t hurt a fly now that their mother is safe and Clyde is out of the equation. Chad doesn’t doubt that now but argues that he went to Paris with the intention of shooting him, without any care that he’d be taking away his kids’ last surviving parent, so it’s not something he can just get past. Chad argues that if he and Cat continue to see each other, that means he’ll have to see Mark too. Cat guesses that means Chad will oppose his parole. Chad says he just needs to think about it. Chad says he’s sorry to cut this short but he should go as he then quickly exits.

Brady goes back in to the Brady Pub and tells Tate that he will hang onto the adoption papers to show them to Belle, just to make sure everything is on the up and up.

Jack returns home with the birthday cake and wishes JJ a happy birthday as Jennifer takes the cake to put a candle on it. Chad then arrives. Julie worried that he would no show while Chad says he wouldn’t miss seeing the birthday boy as he hugs JJ. Jack then realizes Julie has Alice’s necklace. Julie says it’s back where it belongs. JJ suggests putting it away to be safe so Julie takes JJ to put it in the safe. Jack asks Chad if he’s seen Gwen since returning to Salem. Chad confirms he has. Jack asks if Chad has any idea why Gwen is staying in town.

Cat goes to the hospital to begin setting up EJ’s new office where she finds a blueprint for plans for a new hospital wing which she takes pictures of.

Chad tells Jack that he has no idea why Gwen is sticking around. Jack supposes she doesn’t have to stay anywhere with Dimitri’s fortune. Chad says she’s taking full advantage and staying at the DiMera Mansion. JJ comes back in and says he’s sorry he can’t stay until the kids get home since he got called in early so he hopes they are okay with cake in the middle of the afternoon. Steve then arrives and hugs JJ, wishing him a happy birthday. Steve and Jack hug, saying it’s good to see each other. Steve gives JJ a birthday card from he and Kayla. JJ asks if Kayla’s not coming. Steve says a chief of staff’s work is never done. JJ thanks him and says they didn’t have to. Steve tells him not to get too excited as it’s just a gift card to the Brady Pub. JJ says it will still go to good use. JJ and Chad then go to check on Jennifer with the cake. Jack asks Steve if something is on his mind. Steve responds that birthdays just remind him of all the birthdays he missed when he wasn’t here and guesses Jack knows all about that too. Jack says never again. JJ, Chad, Jennifer, and Julie return with the cake as they all sing happy birthday to JJ. JJ makes his wish and blows out the candle. Steve asks what he wished for but Jennifer says he can’t tell him that. JJ thanks them all. Jack proposes a toast to JJ and that he finds all the happiness he’s looking for this year.

Brady and Tate exit the Pub. Brady is sorry that Tate got his hopes up as he knows he hoped those papers would lead him to the baby or give him some closure. Tate says if Belle says the papers check out, he doesn’t know if there’s anything he can do or if he’ll ever be able to track down his baby.

After JJ leaves for work, Jack and Jennifer sit with Chad. Jennifer assumes he heard about Mark’s upcoming parole hearing which he confirms. Jack informs him that they sent their statement in, asking them to deny Mark’s early release. Jennifer hopes they take that in to account. Jack thinks they made a compelling case. Jennifer assumes Chad sent his in too.

Cat rolls up the blueprint for the new hospital wing and puts it back. Gwen then walks in and questions what she is doing there.

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Johnny goes home to Chanel and tells her that Salem U officially offered him the teaching job and confirmed it won’t interfere with his job at Titan-DiMera which excites her. Johnny adds that he told Alex he should only be at the school for a few hours a week so it shouldn’t interfere with anything he’s doing there. Chanel encourages Johnny to take the job. Johnny admits he gets a little exciting when he thinks about all the films he would get to discuss, share his passion with the students, and hopefully inspire some of them as it feels like an opportunity he can’t pass up. Chanel declares that Johnny will make an amazing professor as she hugs him.

EJ joins Tony in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. Tony offers him breakfast but EJ says he has an errand to run before Kristen’s sentencing. Tony still can’t believe that Kristen let Johnny take the fall. EJ responds that he doesn’t entirely blame her as the DiMeras do have an instinct for self preservation. Tony argues that it wasn’t someone random that Kristen put through this, but his own son. Tony is surprised that EJ is so level-headed about this. EJ says what’s done is done and mashing his teeth won’t change things, especially for poor Rachel.

Belle goes home and brings Brady his favorite breakfast burrito, figuring he could use some comfort food with his oldest child going off to college and his youngest starting her last year of elementary school so it must be an emotional day. Brady confirms it was hard but that’s nothing compared to what happens later when he has to tell Rachel how long she’s going to be separated from her mom. Belle hugs him.

Marlena sleeps in bed and dreams about EJ remembering that Rachel shot him and promising Kristen that no one will ever find out. Marlena then wakes up.

Xander returns to the office where Philip is inside. Philip asks how his session with Marlena went. Xander says it was fine and that they talked about what happened.

Gabi listens in to Xander and Philip’s conversation from home on her recording device.

Xander tells Philip that it was about what happened between them which Philip says is what he wanted to talk to him about earlier. Philip thought eventually they’d be able to get past all of it, but now he’s not so sure.

Gabi urges them to keep talking as she listens in.

Xander questions Philip not being sure they can get past it and suggests he should’ve thought of that before claiming Victor left him half of his company, using a letter that was forged.

Gabi is excitedly shocked by hearing the truth through her recording device.

Xander tells Philip that he wants to put the letter situation to rest once and for all. Philip asks how he proposes doing that. Xander responds by making him co-CEO, leaving Philip confused.

Johnny finishes a call, accepting the job with Salem U, and tells Chanel that it’s a done deal. Chanel congratulates him. Johnny says he is stoked but hopes he’s not taking on more than he can handle. Chanel encourages him that with the trial over, his schedule is his again and he can do what he chooses. Johnny declares that after Kristen’s sentencing today, he can finally put this whole thing behind him and move on. Chanel asks if he’s sure he doesn’t want her to go with him to the courthouse. Johnny says yes, feeling it’s not a big deal. Chanel argues that Kristen shooting EJ and letting him take the fall is a big deal. Johnny says he is upset about it but at the end of the day, Kristen did the right thing and that’s what matters most. Chanel agrees and declares now he’s a free man while they are free to spend the rest of their lives together.

Belle asks Brady if Rachel knows Kristen is being sentenced today. Brady says he didn’t want to burden her with that on her first day of school. Belle asks how it went moving Tate in to his dorm. Brady says it was great and he’s psyched about college but he’s still having a hard time with the adoption. Marlena comes in and says she didn’t sleep very well but she’s glad Belle is there as she needs to talk to her about something privately.

EJ tells Tony that Anna said they were leaving town soon. Tony confirms they are going on a cruise but before they go, he wanted to finalize his plans to take back DiMera Enterprises from the Kiriakis Brothers. EJ asks how that’s going and if Rita was able to find him a disgruntled Titan employee. Tony confirms that he currently has someone on the inside, digging around. Tony hopes they will soon hit paydirt.

Gabi looks at Tony’s number on her phone but hesitates.

Philip reminds Xander that he’s already co-CEO. Xander says he obtained that by fraud and that could be exposed but Stephanie suggested if he drew up legal papers to install him as co-CEO, Victor’s papers would be moot and Philip would have the same claim to the company as he does. Philip is surprised he’d be willing to do that. Xander says it kills him to reward him but if that’s what it takes to protect their business, so be it. Philip calls that quite the sacrifice but calls it completely unnecessary because he quits. Xander asks if he didn’t understand that he’s offering to make him co-CEO officially and legally. Philip responds that he’s saying thanks but no thanks. Philip explains that he’s come to realize that he never should’ve used the fake letter to stake his claim on Titan. Philip calls it a huge mistake that he deeply regrets and he thinks it’s best if he just walks away. Xander calls him an idiot which Philip calls the main reason he’s quitting. Philip argues that they keep saying they’ll put aside their differences for the sake of the company to peacefully co-exist. Philip says that he’s done his part but Xander keeps berating him and being a total jerk to him. Xander calls it a start that he didn’t rip into him like he usually does for helping himself to hi candy without asking. Philip jokes that the anger management must be working wonders. Xander insists that they can do this and be partners. Philip says he tried but it’s never going to work.

Gabi continues to hesitate over calling Tony and thinks back to Xander being kind and helpful when Arianna was missing, then she thinks back to sleeping with Philip. Gabi then sits and puts her phone down.

Chanel tells Johnny that she’s going to check on the Bakery and tells him to let her know how the sentencing goes. Chanel goes to leave right as EJ arrives. She questions what he’s doing there. EJ responds that he came to speak to his son. Chanel tells him to leave but Johnny says it’s okay and he’s got this, so Chanel exits. Johnny asks what EJ wants. EJ says he figured he’d see him at the sentencing but he wanted to share some news with him in person. EJ reveals to Johnny that he heard from Gwen who heard from Leo that the jury was going to find Johnny not guilty. Johnny admits that’s a relief. EJ tells Johnny that the jury came to that conclusion because he did everything in his power to exonerate him. EJ argues that Johnny crucified him for being ruthless and deceitful but in the end, it was his defense that helped prove his innocence.

Belle asks Marlena what she wanted to talk to her about. Marlena responds that she would never dream of telling her how to do her job, but she was wondering if Belle would be tempted to go a little easy on Kristen at the sentencing for Rachel’s sake. Belle confirms that is the plan because she thinks the family has suffered enough. Marlena agrees and says it really is about Rachel. Belle wishes Kristen would’ve been concerned about Rachel. Belle complains that Kristen only ever cares about herself and questions what kind of mother puts their daughter through what Kristen put Rachel through. Marlena stops her and says that’s enough.

Chanel runs in to Brady in the town square. They talk about being relieved that Johnny was cleared. Chanel says she’s really angry with Kristen but she’s really sorry for what Rachel must be going through. Brady acknowledges that both of his kids have been put through it lately. Chanel mentions that she and Johnny ran in to Tate at the Pub a few weeks ago and he put on a front but she could tell he was still really upset about the adoption and she can’t imagine how hard it must have been to give up the baby. Chanel says at least Tate and Sophia found the baby a loving home.

Johnny questions if EJ came all the way over just to say he told him so. EJ says he came to get him to see that even though he didn’t approve, his legal strategy worked. EJ argues that if he didn’t pull out all the stops, there’s a good chance that Johnny would be in prison now. Johnny understands EJ had to create reasonable doubt and he had no problem with that. Johnny argues that he had a problem with EJ blindsiding Belle and destroying Chanel in court to drive a wedge between them and doctoring the video. EJ tries to deny that but Johnny says they both know he’s behind the deep fake. Johnny says he gets that in EJ’s weird messed up way, he was trying to save him. EJ states that he did save him but Johnny declares all he did was destroy his relationship with Belle and with him. EJ argues that they were just getting back to a good place. Johnny tells him that he blew it. EJ asks if he’s just going to cut him out of his life again. Johnny responds that he’s been struggling with this for months because he loves him and always will, but he’s come to the decision that he can’t have him in his life now or ever. Johnny understands that as the victim, EJ has a right to be at the sentencing hearing, but he’s asking him out of respect for him and Belle, to just stay away.

Belle asks if Marlena is okay. Marlena apologizes for snapping at her and thinks she’s just on edge from lack of sleep. Marlena doesn’t think there’s any need to come down on Kristen right now. Belle agrees and says she’s just angry that Kristen put them all through this terrible trial when it all could’ve been avoided if she was just honest from the start. Belle brings up that Marlena told her that she had an idea of who the shooter was during her hypnosis sessions with EJ. Belle says that EJ thought it was her and asks if she knew it was Kristen. Marlena says she had her suspicions but she didn’t have any proof. Belle argues that she would’ve helped her find proof. Marlena points out that Kristen stepped up and if she hadn’t, then she would’ve stepped forward because she never would’ve let Johnny go to prison. Belle says she’s just angry at the situation and knows Marlena would always want to take care of her family as she hugs her.

Gabi goes to see Tony at the DiMera Mansion and tells him that she has news about Xander and Philip that she had to share in person right away.

Xander tells Philip that he can’t quit when the company is in a vulnerable position and the bottom could fall out. Philip responds that he doesn’t want to walk away from the company but there’s too much tension between them and he can’t keep going on like that. Xander promises things will be different now that he has started anger management. Xander acknowledges that he had not made an effort but he will now see real change. Philip responds that he’s heard that before so he’s not sure. Philip then begins choking on the candy he was eating, so Xander gets up and helps him with the Heimlich Maneuver to get the candy out. Philip remarks that for a moment, he thought Xander was going to let him die. Xander admits the thought crossed his mind so Philip asks why he didn’t. Xander declares that in that moment, he realized that no matter what’s happened between them or how much he annoys the crap out of him, they are brothers and it’s about time they started acting like it for real. Philip agrees, especially now that he passed the test which Xander questions. Philip reveals that he wasn’t really choking and he faked it to see what Xander would do, which shocks him.

Gabi plays the recording of Xander and Philip’s conversation for Tony, revealing the forged letter. Gabi says there’s much more to listen to later but the headline is that Philip is guilty of fraud which means he’s not a legitimate heir to Titan. Tony realizes that would invalidate the takeover. Gabi says that’s why they were freaking out about the information inquiry as once their lies become public, the deal can be undone. Tony declares that DiMera will belong to them.

Brady tells Chanel that he knows it must be hard to talk about but Chanel says it’s okay as she brought it up. Chanel admits that she’s still pretty sad that she and Johnny didn’t get to adopt Tate’s baby. Brady says he was upset about it too. Brady adds that Tate was hoping for an open adoption to get pictures, updates, and maybe even visit but the parents are very resistant and they don’t even know who they are. Chanel says she’s so sorry. Brady says they are still hopeful it will work out somehow. Brady asks if Chanel and Johnny still have thoughts about adoption. Chanel says it’s definitely something she’d like to pursue and guesses they will see.

EJ goes to see Marlena and asks if she’s alone. Marlena confirms that she is but she thought he would want to be at Kristen’s sentencing. EJ informs her that Johnny doesn’t want him there. Marlena is surprised that EJ is respecting Johnny’s wishes and notes that she thought he’d want to be there to make sure Kristen doesn’t retract her story. EJ assures that she won’t since it’s about protecting Rachel so he has no doubt she will stick to the story and keep quiet about what really happened. EJ adds that he trusts Marlena will do the same.

Johnny joins Kristen and Belle with the judge for the sentencing. The judge brings up that Kristen has chosen not to retain counsel. Kristen confirms she will be representing herself. The judge remarks that seems to be a trend around here. She brings up Kristen pleading guilty and asks if she cares to amend her plea. Kristen says she does not wish to change her plea. Belle goes over Kristen being charged with criminal assault and negligence. Belle says the people accept her statement that the gun discharged accidentally. The judge asks Johnny for a statement. Johnny states that he is hurt and disappointed that his aunt would let him take the blame for something she did, but she is family and she has a young daughter so he is in favor of a lighter prison term. The judge then reveals she will read a letter she received from EJ just before the start of the hearing. She reads that EJ wrote that he implores the court to hand down a lesser sentence because Kristen’s daughter has suffered enough as a result of her actions and Kristen does love her child, so he’s asking the court to show mercy for Rachel’s sake. Brady then enters and declares that he has something to say.

Marlena assures EJ that she promised Kristen that she would not say anything to anyone about Rachel. Marlena admits it kills her to keep the truth from Brady and have him thinking the worst of Kristen when she did nothing wrong. EJ reminds her that the fewer people that know, the better. Marlena adds that she didn’t want to add to Brady’s plate. EJ assures that she’s making the right call. They both wish that Kristen didn’t have to be punished for something she didn’t do. EJ remarks that if only he knew the verdict was going to come back not guilty which Marlena questions.

Tony asks Gabi how she got this recording. Gabi explains that she planted a bugged pen on Xander’s desk and asks what’s next. Tony thinks their next best move for now is to do absolutely nothing which confuses Gabi.

Xander calls Philip a lousy son of a bitch. Philip says he’s sorry but he needed to know that Xander was sincere about wanting to work through their problems and now he knows he has his back. Philip declares that maybe their partnership isn’t doomed to fail after all. Xander remarks that maybe he should rebuke his offer. Philip says it’s up to him but he might be okay with walking away. Xander decides for Victoria’s sake and the Kiriakis generations to come, he’s willing to start fresh if Philip is. Philip responds that he is, but before they proceed, he feels compelled to point out one tiny hitch in his plan to make him co-CEO and it could be a deal breaker.

Chanel reads an article that Tesoro is no longer able to be reclaimed by the birth parents and is officially now up for adoption.

Belle questions what Brady is doing while the judge asks who he is. Brady explains that he is the father of Kristen’s daughter and he debated coming here but felt he had to advocate for his daughter, so he’s asking the court to do what is best for her which would be to give Kristen the maximum sentence allowed by law. Brady knows it might be counter intuitive to ask for his daughter to be separated from her mother for the longest time, but he believes she would be protected in the long run by being protected from Kristen, who has proven to be violent, dangerous, disruptive, and selfish time and time again. Kristen argues that he doesn’t understand that the whole reason she’s confessing is for Rachel.

EJ reveals to Marlena that he recently learned that the verdict was going to be not guilty. Marlena complains that she told him to wait for the jury and now Kristen confessed for nothing. EJ argues that it easily could’ve gone the other way and he couldn’t take that risk or else his son’s life would be over. Marlena asks if Kristen knows. EJ confirms she does not and declares Marlena is not going to tell her.

The judge tells Kristen that she will be able to speak when Brady is done. Brady responds that he has said his piece, so she allows Kristen to continue. Kristen repeats that the reason she confessed was for her daughter, to teach her to take responsibility for your actions and mistakes. Kristen adds that she wanted the court to know how much she regrets the night of her brother’s shooting and she would do anything to go back to make other choices. Kristen knows how much Johnny suffered during the trial and she’s so sorry he had to go through all of that. Kristen hopes that pleading guilty can help their entire family put this experience behind them once and for all. The judge then announces she has made her decision and says the maximum sentence is ten years while the people have recommended three years. She adds that after Brady’s statement, she has decided a number in the middle is appropriate. The judge sentences Kristen to six years in prison.

Gabi questions Tony doing nothing when their goal is to take back DiMera, make her CEO while Tony oversees from afar. Tony acknowledges that she is committed to their plan but they have to wait to make maximum damage. Gabi explains that they can’t wait too long as the rest of the recording includes Xander offering to make Philip permanent co-CEO. Tony argues that it doesn’t take away that they committed fraud while Gabi worries that it could bolster their defense of the takeover. Tony understands her concern but tells her to trust him that they can’t be rash and they must be careful on the way they play this next move. Gabi reluctantly agrees to keep it under wraps for now but warns that she held up her end of the deal by bringing the ammo to take down the Kiriakis Brothers, so now it’s his turn to make her CEO of DiMera. Tony responds that he will be in touch. Gabi then exits the mansion.

Philip states that if Xander legitimately makes him co-CEO, the balance of power between them will shift dramatically in his favor. Xander acknowledges that he will no longer be able to hold the fraud over his head as he’ll legitimately be in charge and Philip could still rat him out about the assault, but he’s willing to take that risk. Philip asks if they should go to legal. Xander suggests they go over the details first. Xander’s pen stops working and then as he tries twisting it, the recording device that Gabi planted falls out causing Xander to question what the hell that is.

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Cat helps Aaron finish packing to move in to the dorms. Aaron jokes that he’s excited to spend all his money on textbooks and ramen noodles. Cat encourages that he might learn things and meet new friend. Aaron admits he’s excited to be living with Tate. Cat encourages that he deserves some fun after all he sacrificed for their mom. Aaron talks about how Cat is going to have to making the rounds visiting him at the dorms, visiting their mom, and visiting their brother Mark in prison. Cat responds that hopefully Mark will be getting out soon and the whole family will be back together.

Brady goes home and asks Tate how it went with Sophia. Tate says she surprisingly said yes to giving him the adoption papers and will bring it to work today. Brady says that’s good that she didn’t up a fight. Tate wonders if it’s possible that they are wrong and she’s not hiding anything. Brady asks how that could be when she gave him the stock photo. Tate agrees, questioning why she would do that if she had nothing to hide. Brady instructs Tate to get the papers and says he’ll take it from there.

Holly finishes packing for college at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie can’t believe she’s off to college and asks how she’s feeling. Holly says she’s excited and nervous but will only be a couple miles away. Maggie points out that she could come home every other weekend and encourages her to study hard. Maggie tells Holly that college will be a wonderful adventure for her.

Marlena is at the bookstore, picking up a book.

Xander works in his office at Titan-DiMera.

Gabi sits at home, listening in from her recording device that she planted on Xander’s desk.

Philip enters the office and tells Xander that he needs to talk to him. Xander says not now as he has an appointment but Philip says too bad because this is important. Xander says his appointment is important too. Philip demands Xander show him respect and listen to what he has to say.

Gabi listens in on Xander and Philip’s conversation until Arianna walks in and questions who she’s talking to.

Holly finishes a video chat with Nicole, promising to send pictures and videos when she gets to college. Maggie is still amazed that she can talk to Nicole and see her across the ocean with just the push of a button. Holly says she misses Nicole. Maggie says she will miss Holly too. Maggie says that Holly going off on this new adventure is inspiring her to do the same. Maggie isn’t sure what that adventure is but it has to be something to keep her on her toes. Maggie repeats that she will miss her so much as they hug.

Cat tells Aaron that the car is all packed and he’s ready to embark on his new life adventure. Aaron jokes that she sounds just like their mom. Cat says she’s super honored to be able to do this with him. Aaron thanks her and calls her the best. Aaron adds that he’s so glad she’s finally settling in and seems happy. Aaron thinks he knows why since Felicity told him that she’s in love with Chad DiMera. Aaron thinks he saw some sparks flying too but Cat says he’s imagining things and that she and Chad are just friends.

Marlena hugs Tate as he talks about how he will still come visit. Brady mentions that he will bring Rachel by his dorm room when he’s all moved in. Tate decides he should get going. Tate tells Marlena that he loves her and exits with Brady. Marlena sits down and begins to read the book she got at the bookstore titled “Calm the Mind”.

Gabi claims to Arianna that she was listening to a podcast. Arianna asks if it’s anything she’d be interested in. Gabi claims it was just nutrition and eating healthy. Arianna talks about being excited for her dorm room. Gabi tells her that she’s so proud of her and gets emotional. Gabi talks about learning so much at Salem U. Arianna says they should get going.

Philip is tired of Xander treating him like the enemy when they agreed to peacefully co-exist but he’s been nothing but nasty to him 24/7. Xander complains that Philip is so annoying. Philip argues that he’s trying to make this work while Xander says he’s driving him insane. Xander asks if he wants him to pretend everything is fine between them when it isn’t and never will be. Philip warns him to dial it down before their employees hear them. Philip asks what the hell happened to anger management therapy. Xander says that’s where he’s trying to get to if Philip would get out of his way. Xander then storms out of the office.

Gabi brings Arianna to her dorm room where Maggie and Holly are inside. Arianna and Holly excitedly hug while Gabi jokes about the room being small. Holly says she can’t believe this is finally happening. Arianna sees she was sent a plant from Will and Sonny. Holly takes Arianna to see the lounge down the hall. Gabi jokes to Maggie that she will set it all up and Arianna will change everything. Maggie informs Gabi that she’s throwing a birthday party for JJ and that she will invite Arianna but she’ll probably be too busy here to come. Maggie adds that Gabi is still more than welcome. Gabi thanks her but says it would probably be awkward since her and JJ aren’t dating anymore, plus Julie being there. Maggie tries to say Julie will be nice but Gabi disagrees. Gabi remarks that at least Julie found someone else to hate besides her, in Cat Green.

Brady helps Tate carry his boxes in to his new dorm room. Aaron arrives behind and greets them. Cat then comes in with some of Aaron’s boxes. Tate and Aaron go to get more of their boxes. Cat asks Brady how Marlena is.

Xander goes to see Marlena. She apologizes for not seeing him at her office but she’s taking a leave of absence and is only seeing a few private patients, but assures this is a very safe and secure environment. Xander says he’s very glad to have made the cut. Marlena responds that she would like to help him. Marlena asks what he thinks is going on. Xander admits he’s there because Sarah forced him to as it’s the only way he can keep custody of his daughter. Marlena thought Xander agreed with Sarah that he needed some anger management. Xander explains that tomorrow is Victoria’s 2nd birthday and while he’s been trying to get ready to celebrate, his lasting memory of her birthday last year is him losing control which he never wants to happen again.

Holly says she and Arianna will get everything set up. Gabi tells Arianna that she’s going to miss her so much. Holly hugs Maggie and thanks her for everything. Maggie feels she didn’t do that much but Holly says she’s been an amazing grandmother and substitute mother, so she doesn’t know what she’d do without her love and support. Maggie feels she’s been the lucky one since the day Holly was born. Maggie promises to always be there for her as they hug. Gabi says to send pictures of the room when they are done as she and Maggie then exit.

Brady tells Cat that Marlena is doing as well as can be expected after a rough couple months. Cat sends her best. Brady hopes her leave of absence didn’t cost her a job. Cat says it’s fine and she understands that Marlena needed time after losing John. Cat adds that she will forever be in debt to John for what he did for her mother. Brady mentions hearing that her mother was being transferred to a facility near Salem. Cat confirms that and says everything is moving in a good direction. Brady asks how Cat is doing. Cat says she’s good and reveals she got another job at the hospital working for EJ. Brady admits he’s not a fan of EJ and asks her to tell him if he gives her any trouble since he’s on the board. Cat says she appreciates that.

Xander tells Marlena that Victoria is his heart, soul, and everything. Xander says Victoria sees him as a loving and caring hero, so that’s what he wants to be for her. Xander adds that no one looks at him like she does, though Sarah used to. Marlena asks how they see him now. Xander says how he sees himself as a thug. Marlena points out that he’s running a global corporation. Xander says he may wear expensive suits and sit in the executive suite, but that doesn’t change the fact that he was Victor’s enforcer for most of his life and he was very good at his job. Marlena asks how he felt about doing that. Xander says that didn’t matter as he wanted to prove he was a true Kiriakis, worthy of Victor’s approval and that was the only way available to him. Xander says in that line of work, what you do becomes who you are so he couldn’t just shake it off and become a different person. Marlena states that Victor is gone, so he can be whoever he wants to be but Xander doesn’t think that’s possible.

Tate and Aaron begin to unpack their boxes. Brady and Cat offer to help and joke about making sure to change their sheets. Brady and Cat hug Tate and Aaron. Brady tells Tate he loves him. Cat tells Aaron to call if he needs anything. Aaron thanks her for helping him. Brady and Cat then exit. Aaron and Tate start talking about plans but Tate first wants to go check in with Holly.

Arianna and Holly talk about being glad to be out of their family homes and in to their own place. Holly mentions that Tate’s going to come check out their room at some point. Arianna then gets a text from Sophia and mentions that Sophia hadn’t made up her mind about living in the dorms. Arianna notes that she can’t imagine Sophia’s mom letting her live on campus. Holly admits that she hopes not and complains that Sophia is stalking Tate as she’s working at the Pub with him and just signed up for the same film class as him. Arianna suggests Holly sign up for the class too which Holly admits Tate suggested too. Holly then opens her laptop and decides to sign up for the film class.

Philip runs in to Gabi in the town square and asks if she’s headed to the office. Gabi says she had to drop her daughter off at Salem U so she’s working remotely today. Philip calls it huge that Arianna is starting college. Gabi talks about being happy that she’s still so close, but she knows she has to back up and let her live her own life. Philip points out that Gabi has to live her life too which Gabi says she did the other night with Philip. They agree they had a really good time. Gabi adds that they just have to make sure HR never finds out. Philip then remarks that it wouldn’t matter if he wasn’t her boss anymore if he quit Titan.

Marlena encourages Xander that anybody can change and that Victor is gone so he can no longer dictate who he is. Xander remarks that no one is ever free of Victor Kiriakis, especially not his son, so what he was is in his DNA. Xander states that anytime someone sets him off, his first instinct is to turn them in to oblivion. Marlena asks for an example of what triggers him. Xander lists lying, scheming, and cheating. Marlena asks who has done that. Xander says Philip and Sarah. Xander says Philip is to be expected but he loved Sarah with all his heart and she betrayed him with a huge lie by not sharing something with him that was life changing because she didn’t trust him. Xander doesn’t think he could ever get past that.

Tate goes to visit Holly in her dorm and kisses her. Arianna decides to go to the bookstore and exits. Tate and Holly think they are going to like college as they continue kissing.

Gabi questions Philip quitting Titan. Philip responds that he’s seriously thinking about it. Gabi doesn’t understand since his father left him half the company. Philip complains that Xander is being a total jerk and it’s getting to the point where he’s had enough. Philip declares that he doesn’t want to leave Gabi and the other employees in the lurch. Gabi says that’s sweet but assures they’ll be fine and that he should do what’s best for him. Gabi asks him to just promise not to do anything rash.

Marlena asks Xander about the secret that Sarah kept from him. Xander responds that it was life changing. Marlena asks if he wants to talk about it. Xander confirms that whatever he says is confidential and stays between them. Marlena says that’s unless she thinks he’s a danger to himself or others. Xander says it’s hard for him to say. Marlena tells him to take his time. Xander then reveals to Marlena that the letter Philip used to claim half of Victor’s estate was a forgery and Vivian Alamain wrote it, Sarah found out and chose to keep him in the dark, allowing Philip to play him for a fool and now he’s stuck with him. Marlena questions why he didn’t fire Philip immediately. Xander explains that it would jeopardize the DiMera takeover which is too big of a risk, so they have to play nice. Marlena sees why he’s caring around so much anger then. Xander admits it’s pushing him to the edge because every time he sees Philip, he’s reminded of the profound pain inflicted upon him and the intense rage inside of him brought on by Philip and Sarah.

Tate and Holly kiss in bed in her dorm. Tate comments on how quickly they got the place decorated. Tate jokes that they won’t have anyone walking in on them as they continue kissing.

Aaron comes out of his dorm and runs in to Arianna, reminding her that they met at senior night. Arianna asks if he’s all moved in. Aaron confirms that they just finished unpacking and invites her in. Arianna agrees to come in for a bit since she can’t go back to her room right now since Tate and Holly are getting busy. Aaron invites Arianna to play his Nintendo Switch which she accepts and comes in.

Cat returns home and finds flowers at her door with a card that says “Looking forward to another round or two, of mini golf”

Brady goes home and tells Marlena that Tate is all settled in. Brady says he just wants him to have a good year after everything he’s been through. Brady asks if Marlena is okay. Marlena responds that she’s not as she just saw a patient and sometimes the burden of keeping other people’s secrets is just too much…

Xander returns to the office where Philip is inside. Philip asks how his session with Marlena went. Xander says it was fine and that they talked about what happened.

Gabi listens in to Xander and Philip’s conversation from home on her recording device.

Xander tells Philip that it was about what happened between them which Philip says is what he wanted to talk to him about earlier. Philip thought eventually they’d be able to get past all of it, but now he’s not so sure.

Gabi urges them to keep talking as she listens in.

Xander questions Philip not being sure they can get past it and suggests he should’ve thought of that before claiming Victor left him half of his company, using a letter that was forged.

Gabi is excitedly shocked by hearing the truth through her recording device.

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Chad tells Cat that the other day, she asked if she kissed him but he said she was dreaming and he thought she should know it wasn’t a dream. Cat can’t believe it and says she’s so sorry as she was delirious and sick. Chad says it just wasn’t how he imagined kissing her for the first time for real as they then kiss. Chad says that was as they continue kissing.

Javi brings Tesoro to the Brady Pub and runs in to Steve. Javi mentions Leo buying Tesoro’s outfit as Steve comments that it looks like they are taking good care of him. Javi tells Steve that he really needs to thank him since the day Tesoro was dropped off at the fire station, he was ready to give him to foster care until Steve shared his experience with him and he got the idea that his family could take him in. Steve says he’s glad it al worked out. Javi says he is too as he’s starting to wonder what they’d do without Tesoro.

Sophia goes to see Melinda in her office and asks what was so urgent. Melinda reveals that she went to see Patsy McGowan right after Brady did which shocks Sophia.

Tate reveals to Brady that the picture in the frame is a photo of his baby with the adoptive parents. Brady is shocked as he reveals to Tate that it’s just the picture that came with the frame, leaving Tate confused. Tate questions why Sophia would give him a fake photo. Brady says he doesn’t know but it’s the latest in a growing list of details about his baby’s adoption that just doesn’t add up.

Marlena goes to sleep and has nightmares about her time as Stefano’s Queen of the Night. In her sleep, she says “no, this isn’t right.” She says she doesn’t want to be his queen and doesn’t want to be separated from her children again.

Tate still can’t believe Sophia would give him a fake photo. Brady says too many things about his baby’s adoption feels way off. Brady goes over Sophia going to Chicago to meet the adoptive parents but then she just happens to go in to labor right then and there. Tate mentions not even getting a chance to meet her. Brady then reveals that he’s not sure his baby is a “her”.

Sophia questions what Brady was doing there and begins to panic that she gave Tate the lawyer’s name when she was actually planning on using her, so he must have given it to Brady. Melinda tells her to take it easy because Patsy stuck to their story.

Brady tells Tate about how Sophia referred to the baby as “him” and said she just misspoke. Tate agrees that it’s weird. Brady brings up Sarah being very surprised that the baby was a girl and when he asked her about it, she again looked uncomfortable. Tate argues that he has a right to know the truth and wants to go find Sarah. Brady reminds him that Sarah can’t violate the confidentiality as Sophia’s doctor, but admits he feels like Sarah was hiding something. Tate complains that he needs to know what happened to his baby.

Steve tells Javi that Tesoro is really lucky to be in such a loving home and repeats that he’s happy that everything worked out well. Javi brings up that Tesoro will be available for adoption soon, but he doesn’t think he’s ready to say goodbye.

Chad and Cat kiss until Rachel runs up and interrupts them. They try to explain that Cat was helping Chad with his swing. Rachel asks Chad if they can go home and says she’s not having fun since she’s terrible at golf too. Chad agrees to get the kids home before tomorrow’s first day of school. Chad and Cat decide that Rachel must not have seen them kissing. Cat then goes to check on Aaron and Felicity.

Steve tells Javi that he doesn’t usually give unsolicited advice, but maybe his reluctance to give Tesoro up is a sign that he’s meant to be with him permanently. Steve says Javi obviously loves him and seems heartbroken at the thought of giving him up. Javi says there are so many families who will want him. Steve brings up his experience in the system and says foster families get priority when it comes to adoption.

Sophia tells Melinda that besides them and Patsy, the only other person who knows her baby is a boy is Sarah who said she’s bound to confidentiality. Melinda questions how else Brady could’ve found out. Sophia admits she slipped up and referred to the baby as him. Melinda asks what she was doing talking to Brady about it in the first place. Sophia explains that she ran in to him in the Pub and he brought it up, but it’s fine because she covered for it. Melinda says not good enough since Brady’s still sniffing around and asked Patsy for a copy of the adoption papers. Melinda assures that Patsy turned him down but Tate might ask her. Sophia asks what she’s supposed to do if he does. Melinda says she will get her a copy to give to him which will say the baby is female and leave out the adoptive parents’ name. Sophia points out that Tate wanted an open adoption while Melinda says she will say they only agreed to a semi-open adoption which would keep their names private and any communication would be done through a third party. Sophia worries that Tate said he was letting it go but she knows he was still sad about losing the baby and now he’s going to lose his mind.

Tate repeats that he wants the truth. Brady says he wants that too, so he went to Steve for help. Tate realizes this is why Brady asked for the name of the adoption lawyer. Brady explains that he didn’t want to worry him for no reason if there was nothing to his suspicions. Tate says he’s now worried and asks what Steve said they should do. Brady says they need to get a copy of the adoption papers, so he went to the attorney but he got shut down pretty badly, so he asks if Tate can get a copy from Sophia without raising her suspicions. Tate agrees to try while Brady says he will take the stock photo to Steve. Brady warns Tate not to let on that he knows the picture is fake so they don’t give Sophia room to cover her tracks again. Brady promises they are going to figure this out as he exits.

Marlena wakes up in a panic before realizing it was just a dream. Marlena then screams, causing Tate to run in to her room and find that Rachel’s snake got in to Marlena’s bed.

Chad goes back to Cat’s apartment with her and says everyone is accounted for as Aaron and Felicity went for pizza and they dropped off Thomas and Rachel back at their homes. Cat asks if Chad is sure that Rachel didn’t see them kissing. Chad insists that if she did, they never would’ve heard the end of it but if she showed up a few seconds earlier, it would’ve been a close call. They agree that they should be more careful. Cat remarks that she can tell Chad would’ve hated it if Rachel saw them kissing which she guesses is because Chad feels like it was a mistake.

Tate apologizes to Marlena, guessing he didn’t put the lid on the aquarium tight enough after the snake escaped this morning and says he’ll talk to Brady about getting him a more secure home and keeping Rachel’s door closed. Tate asks if everything else is okay since she seems pretty shaken up. Marlena guesses it was just a bad dream. Tate asks what it was about but Marlena claims not to remember. Tate promises she won’t get any more visits from the snake and says to let him know if she needs anything as he exits.

Brady goes back to Steve and shows him the photo that Sophia claimed to be of the adoptive parents along with the photo from the picture frame Marlena bought. Steve uses it to do a reverse image search and confirms that Sophia got the image online from a stock website. Brady questions why Sophia would give Tate a fake picture which Steve calls a damn good question.

Sophia complains that Melinda is the one who told her to lie about the baby being a girl. Melinda asks how she was supposed to know that her doctor and Tate’s dad were best friends. Sophia panics while Melinda tells her to calm down. Sophia worries that Brady won’t stop until he finds out the truth and then her mom will force her to take the baby back which she can’t. Melinda encourages her to stop and breathe but Sophia declares it’s over because when Tate finds out what she did, he’s going to hate her forever.

Cat guesses she has her answer. Chad doesn’t think she understands. Cat says she asked if Chad regretted kissing her and he couldn’t even respond which means he does. Chad clarifies that if he regrets anything, it’s not admitting how he felt about her sooner. Chad says after he found out she was pretending to be Abigail, he thought his feelings were just residual confusion because he wanted to believe she was his wife. Chad talks about finding out she did what she did because she was under enormous pressure to save her mother. Chad talks about forgiving her, becoming friends with her, and admits he started caring about her as more than a friend. Chad jokes that now she’s not saying anything. Cat admits she felt the same way he did and she thought after pretending to be Abigail, her feelings would go away but they didn’t and only got stronger. They comment on their hearts both beating fast. Cat asks where they go from here and if he’s able to get past everything to give this a try.

Rachel joins Marlena in her room. Rachel tells her that Tate told her about her snake getting out and waking her up.

Melinda assures Sophia that Tate and Brady don’t know anything and aren’t going to as long as they continue to cover their tracks. Sophia cries that she’s scared and doesn’t think she can do this anymore. Melinda reminds her that she’s not alone and they are still in this together. Sophia apologizes for blaming her when she’s done nothing but help her. Melinda tells Sophia that she can show her gratitude by living her best life. Melinda talks about people trying to make decisions for her and take away her rights to control her future, but she didn’t let them. Melinda encourages Sophia for staying strong and making the right decision for her and her baby. Melinda says she will never stop supporting that and tells her not to stop believing that she did the right thing. Sophia admits she needed to hear that. Melinda tells her that everything will be okay as she will start college and her baby will be placed for adoption where there are a lot of interested families. Sophia asks if she doesn’t get to know who gets the baby which Melinda confirms. Sophia admits it’s been nice knowing where he is and that he’s been with a loving family. Melinda reminds Sophia of how panicked and worried she gets when running in to Leo and Javi while now her mother and Tate have also seen him. Sophia knows adoption is for the best, but cries that it’s really hard. There’s a knock at the office door so Sophia asks who that is. Melinda responds that it’s just a delivery she’s expecting. Melinda answers the door and it’s Javi with Tesoro, leaving Sophia shocked.

Brady complains to Steve that this is his grandchild they are talking about. Steve assures they are not giving up. Brady hopes Tate can get Sophia to hand over the adoption papers. Steve says she’s obviously hiding something so she’ll probably turn him down. Brady asks what to do next. Steve tells him about running all this by Kayla since she treated Sophia early in her pregnancy and she couldn’t break confidentiality but she did review Sophia’s records and when he asked if they should stop looking in to this, Kayla didn’t say no, so that makes him think they are right to look in to it. Brady concludes that Sophia not only lied about who she gave the baby to but also the sex of the baby and questions why she wouldn’t want Tate to know that. Steve guesses she was trying to throw him off the scent in case the baby stayed local. Steve mentions running in to Javi, who came in with the baby that was brought in to the fire house. Brady questions what he’s thinking.

Marlena asks Rachel how things are going in therapy. Rachel says pretty good and they’ve talked a lot about her mom. Rachel adds that kids at school might say stuff about Kristen shooting EJ and her therapist told her to say that her mom made a mistake, broke the law, but they still love each other. Marlena calls that taking the high road and praises Rachel having courage and strength which Rachel says is just like her as Marlena hugs her.

Javi comes in and greets Sophia. Sophia thanks Melinda for the advice and says she has to run as she quickly hurries out of the office. Javi introduces himself to Melinda, who says they must have ran in to each other when they both worked at DiMera. Javi jokes that he’s trying to block that out. Melinda asks how she can help him. Javi apologizes for showing up without an appointment but says he really needs an adoption attorney and when he looked online, her name came up first. Javi introduces Melinda to Tesoro, explaining that his family has been fostering him since her mother gave him up at the fire station. Melinda mentions reading about that and seeing his picture. Melinda comments that Javi’s really been giving him a gift. Javi responds that he’s the one that has been given a gift and he’s not ready to part with that gift. Melinda asks what he means. Javi explains that he’s exploring an idea and wants to know if it’s even possible. Javi asks Melinda what the chances are that he and Leo could adopt Tesoro and raise him right here in Salem.

Brady tells Steve that Sophia was panicked when Johnny and Chanel backed out of the adoption and she was very afraid that her mother would force her to keep the baby if they didn’t find adoptive parents before the birth. Steve wonders if it’s possible that Sophia gave birth in Salem and not Chicago. Brady says they know it wasn’t at University Hospital. Steve points out that there are several clinics. Brady asks when the baby was born and found at the firehouse. Steve recalls it was the night before the 4th of July because he was at the hospital with Kayla when Javi brought him in. Brady declares that couldn’t have been his grandchild then because he saw Sophia around that time and she was still pregnant.

Sophia runs in to Tate in the town square. Tate says they need to talk but Sophia says she doesn’t have time right now. Tate tells her to make time so Sophia asks what he wants. Tate responds that he wants a copy of their baby’s adoption papers.

Cat asks Chad if they are taking turns now. Chad says he keeps telling himself that he shouldn’t consider how Abigail’s family would react to them becoming more than friends, but admits it really weighs on him since he cares about them a lot and they’ve been through hell from losing their daughter in such a horrible way. Chad is struggling with how he could ever make them understand. Cat knows they will never see her as anything other than the woman who conned him in to believing his wife had returned. Cat declares that she understands it’s not in the cards for them.

Marlena asks Rachel how mini golf was. Rachel guesses it was okay except for Thomas bragging about how much better he is at it than her. Rachel then reveals she did see something she wasn’t supposed to and admits she saw Chad kissing Cat.

Melinda questions Javi wanting to adopt a baby with Leo, bringing up Leo’s rap sheet. Javi insists that Leo has changed and worked so hard to be a better person, adding that he’s amazing with Tesoro. Melinda questions if they are legally partners. Javi says they haven’t made it official yet but they are living together and everyone adores Tesoro. Javi adds that Rafe is the foster parent on record but he and Leo have been his primary caretakers. Melinda wishes she could be more optimistic but says the odds of he and Leo getting approved are slim to none. Melinda suggests Javi could adopt as a single father where he’d be subjected to a thorough background check, so she assumes that wouldn’t be a problem but Javi informs her that it might be. Melinda asks why that is. Javi then reveals that he had a child who died.

Sophia tells Tate that she’ll get him a copy of the adoption papers which surprises him as he expected her to argue against it. Sophia declares that she’s done fighting so if giving him the papers will put an end to all the questions, she’s glad to do that. Tate thanks her and says he really appreciates it. Sophia says she’ll bring it to work tomorrow so they agree to see each other then as Tate walks away.

Melinda tells Javi that she is so sorry as she lost a child too so her heart goes out to him. Melinda says she didn’t mean to pry. Javi asks if that would be a dealbreaker in terms of him adopting Tesoro. Melinda responds that it shouldn’t be, but they will do a thorough investigation in to the child’s death which upsets Javi, who thanks Melinda for her time and quickly exits with Tesoro.

Steve tells Brady that now that they’ve ruled out that the baby is with Javi and Leo, they need to get a copy of the adoption papers to get all the answers they need about the adoptive parents and the sex of the baby. Brady adds that there’s one more thing he should mention as a couple weeks ago, he sent a gift to the baby and Tate included a letter, asking to visit his baby, to a PO box in Chicago that the adoption attorney set up because the parents were not willing to disclose their home address. Steve asks if Tate heard back. Brady says they e-mailed and turned him down. Steve decides he’ll check out the e-mail. Brady feels bad for Tate as that e-mail hit him hard. Brady says Tate was handling the whole thing with compassion and maturity but then he finds out Sophia has been lying to him this whole time. Brady argues that Tate deserves to know what happened to his child. Steve assures that he will. Brady feels he should’ve done more as he feels like he failed his son. Steve encourages that Brady is doing everything he can to get to the truth. Steve assures that he’s got his back and he’s here for him, just like John would be.

Marlena tells Rachel that it’s really none of their business who Chad decides to spend his time with, so if she happens to notice Chad having a private moment with somebody, they need to stay quiet about it which Rachel promises to do. Rachel gives her word that no one will hear from her about Chad and Cat kissing.

Cat thanks Chad for the golf outing and imagines he needs to be getting home now, so she opens the door for him to leave but Chad shuts the door and says he has more to say. Chad tells her that after he lost his wife, he swore he would never fall for anyone else ever again because he convinced himself it would be a betrayal or cheating on Abigail. Chad thought he would never feel a strong connection with anyone else ever again. Cat asks why he’s telling her all of this. Chad says because he feels a strong connection with her. Chad admits he comes with a lot of baggage and he’ll have to be really cautious because of his kids, his in-laws, and Julie, so he just wants her to know that’s something they will have to think about. Chad declares that right now in this moment, he doesn’t want to think about anything as he kisses Cat.

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Cat returns home with Felicity and Aaron from getting their mom in an assisted living facility near Salem. They talk about being glad Aaron is back since they missed each other and being happy that their mom was well enough to come back to Salem.

Chad walks through the town square with Thomas and asks if they are all set for school. Thomas says if they forget something, they can always come back. Thomas brings up how Abigail used to buy him an eraser and tell him to erase his fears as it’s going to be a great year. Thomas then tells Chad that he’s worried about something.

Marlena brings Rachel to the Brady Pub where Tate greets them and asks if they had fun at the pool. Marlena informs him that Rachel was feeling too tired to go in the pool. Tate says he has just the thing to wake her up.

Patsy tells Brady that she just got his voicemail and was about to return his call. Brady says he’s sorry for his impatience but he had some pressing questions about an adoption she recently handled because it was his son’s baby. Patsy asks what his son’s name is. Brady tells her Tate Black and Patsy responds by asking who? Brady explains that Tate gave his baby up for adoption about a month ago and says Patsy was the attorney that handled it, but guesses that isn’t true.

Aaron says he’s happy to be home even if it’s not for long since he will be moving in to the Salem U dorms for college tomorrow. Cat tells them their secret fun plan is going to play mini golf and get pizza. They bring up their brother Mark and talk about how much they miss him. Cat notes that Mark’s lawyer called a few days ago and his parole hearing is coming up soon, so he could be back with them sooner than later. They then exit for mini golf.

Chad asks Thomas what’s going on. Thomas says it’s nothing but Chad insists. Thomas talks about thinking it would be cool to have class with Rachel but they got in a big fight today. Chad says he’s sorry to hear and asks what happened. Thomas explains that he told her he’s sorry her mom is going away but that it’s not forever, so he thought he was helping but she got really mad at him instead. Chad he’s sorry and that Rachel is just going through a lot right now. Chad suggests he just be patient with her. Chad says a lot of people in Rachel’s life will be able to help her with her feelings, so he thinks Thomas should keep doing what he’s been doing and being a good friend. Thomas agrees to do his best. Chad then presents him with an eraser and tells him to erase that fear and have a great year. Thomas thanks him and hugs him.

Tate brings Rachel a fudge sundae. Rachel tries some but remains unenthusiastic. Tate says he’s about to get off work and go on a really fun adventure he has planned which Rachel asks about. Tate jokes that she’s probably too tired to go. Rachel says she’s not that tired and excitedly asks Marlena if she can go. Marlena sends her to go wash her hands and says then she can go on the adventure. Marlena tells Tate that he was so good with Rachel. Tate says he loves Rachel and hates that she’s going through this, but he can unfortunately relate to having a parent in prison. Marlena says she’s been worried about Tate since he’s gone through a lot with Sophia’s pregnancy and the adoption, but she’s been watching him and she’s very proud of the way he’s been handling it.

Brady explains to Patsy that Tate never got a chance to meet the attorney that handled the adoption but Sophia told him it was her, so he was wondering if that was the case or not since some things have raised some questions for him. Patsy gets a call and says it isn’t the best time as she’s in a meeting. She says she will call them back when she’s free and hangs up. Brady then tells Patsy that Sophia had told Tate that they went to Chicago because she had lined up adoptive parents there. Patsy responds that she thinks she can explain.

Cat, Aaron, and Felicity go to play mini golf. Cat sends them to get started as Chad and Thomas then arrive.

Tate tells Marlena that he’s not really proud of himself as he feels he really made a mess out of everything but he’s trying hard to get back on the right track. Marlena says he supported Sophia through the pregnancy and did what he could for the baby, so she thinks he should give himself credit. Tate says it’s not about him and says he told the adoptive parents he’d give up on seeing his kid but admits he thinks about his kid all the time. Tate says he keeps telling himself that she’s where she needs to be, being taken care of with a good life. Marlena agrees and says what he’s going through is completely normal. Marlena encourages that one day, he will be a magnificent father.

Patsy tells Brady that she didn’t recognize Tate’s name earlier since he’s not her client and she never actually met him, but it’s coming back to her now as she identifies Sophia Choi as the mother. Patsy confirms that she was able to connect Sophia to the adoptive parents who are lovely people and have been waiting years to have a baby. Brady notes that Tate was very upset that he was unable to meet the parents or the baby. Patsy asks if Tate reached out to the parents since she did give Sophia an address. Brady responds that they unfortunately refused Tate’s request to visit the baby. Patsy calls that not unusual and says she’s sure Tate has good intentions, but there’s always the fear he could change his mind about the adoption. Brady understands the worry but calls it very disappointing. Patsy says these situations are very fraught and often heartbreaking. Patsy adds that she has a meeting in a few minutes and asks if there’s something else she can help him with. Brady then asks Patsy if the baby was a boy or a girl. Patsy responds that the baby was a girl as she’s sure he was told. Brady says he just wanted to verify and make sure the facts were clear. Brady adds that Tate didn’t get a copy of the adoption papers, so he hoped maybe that was something she could give him. Patsy says she’s afraid not as she would need her client’s permission before sharing any legal documents with him. Brady guesses that’s it and thanks her for her time. Patsy tells him to feel free to contact her office if he has any more questions as Brady then exits.

Cat greets Chad and Thomas. They talk about mini golf being their back to school tradition. Thomas adds that they invited Charlotte but she had a play date. Cat tells them that she’s with Felicity and Aaron to celebrate Aaron’s homecoming. Chad sends Thomas to find Aaron and Felicity while he stays behind to help Cat find a pencil to keep score.

Brady runs in to Marlena in the town square and sees she’s doing some shopping. Marlena tells him that she got Rachel the glow in the dark sneakers she wanted. Brady thanks her for taking Rachel to the pool and asks how it went and where she is. Marlena tells him that Rachel is at the Pub with Tate. Marlena adds that it didn’t go too well at the pool as Rachel got in to an argument with Thomas and got her feelings hurt, but then Tate swept in to save the day by taking her on an adventure. Brady questions what kind of adventure but Marlena says she doesn’t know as they wouldn’t say. Marlena tells Brady that Tate is so good with Rachel, like Brady. Brady responds that he thinks Tate takes after his grandpa John.

Cat jokes about Chad not having a pencil since he’s a newspaper guy. They talk about how they keep bumping in to each other. Chad says there’s something he wanted to say but Tate and Rachel arrive. Rachel excitedly greets Chad. Chad tells her that Thomas will be so excited to see her. Rachel isn’t so sure since she was mean to him at the pool. Chad says they talked about it and encourages that Thomas is her friend and family sticks together. Rachel says she is going to go tell Thomas that she’s sorry so Tate takes her to go find him. Cat then asks Chad what he wanted to tell her before. Chad says he wanted to apologize for being a jerk about her taking the job with EJ. Cat understands he was worried about her and says it’s fine. Chad says she can take care of herself and if anyone can handle EJ, it’s her.

Melinda Trask meets Patsy in her office. Patsy says she just missed Brady and it was a close call as she didn’t expect him to waltz in so quickly after calling her, but at least they had a chance to get their stories straight. Patsy tells Melinda that Brady seemed to buy it. Melinda thanks her and says she owes her one. Patsy says that Melinda saved her life and she was happy to help Sophia. Melinda says she’ll be relieved to put it all behind her but Patsy worries that they may have another problem

Marlena gives the sneakers for Rachel to Brady along with a picture frame, suggesting putting a picture of Rachel and Kristen in it on her nightstand. Brady agrees that she would love that and calls it extremely thoughtful of her. Brady states that Rachel is lucky to have Marlena in her life, calling her a wonderful Grandmother. Brady says he doesn’t know how they would get through this without her as he hugs her.

Tate and Rachel run into Aaron on the golf course. Tate says he didn’t know Aaron was back in town as they send Rachel to join Thomas and Felicity. Aaron says he was going to call Tate to see if he wanted to meet up. Tate mentions that he’s looking after Rachel today. Aaron says he would ask how his summer was, but he heard it’s been rough. Tate guesses he heard Sophia gave the baby up for adoption and he didn’t even get to see her. Aaron confirms he heard that and he’s not going to pretend he knows what it’s like to have a kid, but not being able to see them is next level rough. Aaron encourages that they are so young and have so much to look forward to in their future. They talk about rooming in the dorms at Salem U, so they are going to enjoy their last day before that.

Cat appreciates Chad’s faith in her. Chad knows she will stand up to EJ if she needs to. Chad says that him snapping earlier was more about him than her as he’s been a little on edge lately because his in-laws are coming in to town for JJ’s birthday and the last time he saw them, they were upset about he and Cat, especially Jennifer. Chad is not sure how he’s going to deal with that. Cat suggests not mentioning her name at any cost and not coming anywhere near him and he’ll be golden. Chad responds that he’s not sure he’d be able to stay away since the universe keeps throwing them in each others’ paths. Chad feels like the universe is trying to tell them something. Aaron comes over and says they are waiting on them, so Cat and Chad go join them on the golf course.

Brady and Marlena go home where Brady looks at the photos of John on the mantle. Marlena notes it’s early but she’s going to pack it in. Brady points out that she didn’t eat dinner and argues that a big lunch wasn’t enough. Brady offers to go to the Pub or get something from the freezer. Marlena complains about frozen rodents being in the freezer. Brady knows she doesn’t like having snakes but appreciates her letting Rachel have him there. Marlena thanks Brady for his concern about her skipping supper but assures she’s fine. Marlena tells Brady that she’s very grateful to have him and Rachel there as it’s a tremendous comfort to her and she loves them both so much. Brady says they love her too and are very grateful for her. Marlena then heads to her bedroom.

Chad and Cat play mini golf. Chad keeps score on his phone but Cat says he doesn’t have to. Chad says Aaron insisted so it’s too late. Cat asks how she’s doing. Chad says that Rachel is the only person not beating him while Cat is beating absolutely everyone. They joke about that, so Cat offers to help Chad with his stance as they get close.

Melinda asks Patsy what the other problem is. Patsy says there’s two problems, first Brady asking for a copy of the adoption papers but she told them that wouldn’t be possible, however he might still try to get it another way. Patsy adds that Brady also asked about the baby’s gender, but she stuck with the story Melinda gave that the baby was a girl. They talk about Brady being suspicious. Melinda thanks her for the heads up and says she’ll figure it out. Melinda adds that she really thought Brady and Tate would’ve let this go by now.

Tate goes home where Brady asks where Rachel is. Tate explains that she was having so much fun with Thomas at mini golf that she basically told him to leave, so Chad will give her a ride home. Brady is glad she’s having fun and appreciates Tate looking after her. Brady then hands Tate the picture frame that Marlena bought. Tate thanks Brady and calls it thoughtful of him. Brady explains that Marlena actually bought it. Tate is touched and calls it sweet, remarking that he didn’t even know she had the picture, confusing Brady, as the frame came with a generic stock photo that happens to be the picture Sophia claimed was the adoptive parents with their baby.

Marlena goes to sleep and has nightmares about her time as Stefano’s Queen of the Night.

Chad tells Cat that the other day, she asked if she kissed him but he said she was dreaming and he thought she should know it wasn’t a dream. Cat can’t believe it and says she’s so sorry as she was delirious and sick. Chad says it just wasn’t how he imagined kissing her for the first time for real as they then kiss. Chad says that was as they continue kissing.

Melinda walks through the town square and calls Sophia, leaving a message that she has to see her right away as it’s important.

Tate reveals to Brady that the picture in the frame is a photo of his baby with the adoptive parents. Brady is shocked as he reveals to Tate that it’s just the picture that came with the frame, leaving Tate confused.

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At the hospital, Cat goes to Kayla and says she’s applying for a job at the hospital cafeteria, so she asks if she can use Kayla as a reference. Kayla acknowledges that Cat did excellent work for Marlena and the hospital fundraiser, so she agrees to put in a good word for her. Cat thanks her but Kayla thinks she’s overqualified for that job and asks why she wouldn’t apply for another administrative assistant position. Cat says she would but there aren’t any available. Kayla asks if it has to be at the hospital.

At the Spectator office, Leo complains to Chad about his time on the jury and not even getting to deliver the verdict, saying Kristen stole that moment from him. Chad mocks it being a horrible ordeal for him to sit through his innocent nephew’s trial, but he’s sure Leo is relieved to be home which he confirms. Leo never thought he’d miss being at work so much. Chad says they are happy to have him back as they missed him. Chad then asks Leo to cover Kristen’s sentencing hearing tomorrow. Leo responds that he wouldn’t miss that for the world.

EJ enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion where Gwen comments to him that she’s more shocked by Kristen confessing than her shooting him. Gwen calls Kristen her friend but admits she’s not exactly ethically driven. EJ suggests she just didn’t want her nephew to take the fall for something she did as no one is immune to having a moral breaking point. Gwen brings up Leo saying that the jury’s verdict was going to be not guilty so Kristen confessed in vain for no reason and now she’ll probably spend decades away from her daughter. Gwen says her heart goes out to Rachel.

Brady reads the article on Kristen on his tablet at home until Tate returns home from a run. Tate asks if the trip to the pet store lifted Rachel’s spirits. Brady says no and that she perked up a little when she saw Sarah but other than that, she’s been subdued. Brady adds that Rachel is now at the pool with Marlena, hoping time with her will lift her spirits. Tate wishes there was something he could do to help and mentions offering her his Playstation but she barely reacted. Brady calls him a good brother. Tate asks if he shouldn’t live at the dorms in case Rachel needs him but Brady wants him to have the full college experience and come home on weekends and holidays. Tate agrees and says he’ll bring Holly over since she and Rachel got close while living at the DiMera Mansion. Tate then tells Brady about what happened earlier and that Holly doesn’t like snakes.

Holly goes to the Brady Pub where Sophia is working. Sophia asks where Tate is, but Holly says it’s just her this time and she wants a word with her in private. Sophia tells her that she’s working here which Holly says is a problem. Sophia sits with her and questions why she has a problem with her working here. Holly argues that she’s only working there to get closer to Tate. Sophia insists that her mom saw the help wanted sign and made her apply but Holly doesn’t buy it. Sophia calls her paranoid and suggests she cool it with the Dawson’s Creek reruns and meditate. Holly suggests Sophia cool it with the sarcasm and with confiding in Sarah. Sophia questions what Sarah said about her. Holly says just that she got the impression Sophia still has feelings for Tate. Sophia denies it and says Tate is the father of her child so she cares about him. Holly argues that she knows that’s not what she meant, so Sophia asks what she does mean. Holly warns Sophia that if she thinks she’s going to steal her boyfriend, she better think again.

Tate tells Brady that he’s going to shower so he’s not late for his first day back at the Pub. Brady wishes him luck. Tate thanks him and says he’s going to need it as he admits he’s a little worried about working with Sophia which Brady is surprised to learn. Tate says he and Holly just ran in to Sophia in the middle of her shift. Brady calls that interesting as he knows things have been tense between them since giving up the baby. Tate decides he’s not worried as Sophia seems to appreciate him moving on from trying to meet the baby and he thinks Sophia just wants to move on with her life and put it all behind her.

Leo tells Chad that he’s thinking about writing a tell-all book about being on the jury. Leo talks about the trial and feels it all wrapped up a little too neatly. Leo believes Kristen’s confession was too convenient. Chad asks if he’s saying that he doesn’t think Kristen did it. Leo talks about having admiration for Kristen but he doesn’t buy Kristen suddenly feeling guilty enough to confess. Chad questions why she would confess then since Kristen wouldn’t voluntarily go to prison and be separated from her daughter.

Cat tells Kayla that she’d like to stay at the hospital if she can since she likes working there and the benefits are amazing when it comes to health care for Felicity. Kayla agrees to do what she can to help her get the job, so Cat thanks her and steps aside. EJ then arrives and asks Kayla when his new office will be ready. Kayla says tomorrow and she’s glad she could help. EJ then walks away, so Cat follows after him. Chad then arrives and has Kayla sign a form for his daughter Charlotte’s physical. Kayla can’t believe Charlotte is starting Kindergarten. Chad talks about being glad he didn’t get his kids sick and thanks her for sending antibiotics. Kayla is sorry they had to be quarantined and says she’s sure it was miserable for Chad and Cat. Chad thinks back to Cat kissing him, but tells Kayla that it was miserable.

Cat catches up with EJ in the town square and says she couldn’t help but hear him talking to Kayla at the hospital, so it got her thinking to ask if he needed an administrative assistant. EJ asks if she knows someone who would be interested. Cat says she would be.

Sophia reminds Holly that she just gave birth to a baby and gave it up for adoption, so maybe her main focus isn’t on stealing her boyfriend. Holly knows she’s been through a lot recently and says she’s not trying to be a bitch about this, but she’s tried and succeeding at coming between her and Tate before so she just wants to make it clear that’s not happening again. Sophia calls her insecure and asks if she actually wants to order something or if she’s just going to sit around harassing her all day. Tate then arrives and asks what Holly’s doing there.

Brady goes to see Steve in his office and says he knows it’s only been a couple hours but he hoped he would have something on the adoption. Steve says not yet and without a court order, all the documents are sealed. Steve asks if Brady has anything else they can go on, pointing out that there are hundreds of hospitals in Chicago to try and narrow down where Sophia gave birth at. Brady says the problem is that he literally has no information or even the names of the adoptive parents. Brady notes that he did see a picture of them and that Tate probably has it on his phone. Steve says with that, he can do a reverse image search and maybe they can start getting some answers. Brady confirms he doesn’t have a copy of the adoption papers since Tate signed them and Sophia took them with her. Brady explains that they were both in shock when Sophia showed up without the baby and had already given her away. Steve suggest asking for a copy of the papers now but Brady doesn’t want Tate and Sophia to know he’s looking in to this. Brady realizes there might be another way to get a copy of those papers.

Holly claims that she just came to wish Tate luck on his first day back at the Pub which Tate calls so sweet. Tate says he has to go clock in while Holly says she’ll stick around to be his first customer. Holly then grabs Tate before he goes and kisses him right in front of Sophia.

Leo walks past the Brady Pub and runs in to Gwen. Leo asks about the shopping bags in her hands and asks if she’s out spending Dimitri’s inheritance. Gwen mocks Leo’s comedy and says she’s not in the mood for his clever tangents. Leo declares that he’s met an amazing man who loves him and that’s all he needs. Leo decides he’s grateful to Dimitri because if not for his letter, he never would’ve met the man he’s meant to be with and the same could be true for Gwen. Gwen asks if he’s saying she should be thankful that Dimitri cheated on her with him. Gwen tells Leo that he and Dimitri are both backstabbing lowlives, so she hopes they both rot in Hell.

Chad tells Kayla that when he offered to bring Felicity’s prescription, he never imagined he’d be stuck there for a few days and adds that they helped him too when he came down with strep throat too. Kayla guesses they caught it while stuck in the elevator together and tells Chad that he can blame EJ for getting him sick.

EJ thought Cat was Marlena’s assistant. Cat explains that Marlena has decided to take an open ended absence, so she’s without a job and was hoping to stay at the hospital. EJ points out that he already has an assistant but admits that Rita is more of his right hand while he could use someone to organize his calendar and files. Cat says that would be perfect. EJ responds that there would be one problem and that’s that he can’t hire her.

Chad tells Kayla that he had a talk with EJ about the elevator incident but he seemed more concerned with him being with Cat. Kayla says it does seem EJ finally realized he can’t cut corners with hospital maintenance and hoped he would have a similar epiphany when it comes to patient care. Kayla questions why EJ wanted to buy the hospital in the first place. Chad thought at first it was to get the rights to Versavix while Kayla argues that the trials on the drug aren’t even done and it could be years before that makes a profit, so it just makes her think there’s something else. Chad says he can try to find out but they both know that EJ plays his cards close to the vest.

Cat asks why EJ can’t hire her. EJ responds that he doesn’t think Chad would approve. Cat knows she did a terrible thing by impersonating Abigail. EJ says that’s not what he meant and brings up that Chad didn’t like the idea of him going on a date with her and felt the need to protect her from his devious older brother. Cat asks if he’s devious. EJ supposes there’s some truth to that which is why he’s guessing Chad would have an issue with them working together. Cat tells him not to worry about Chad as she’s sure she can get him to come around since it’s not like they are dating. Cat says she needs a job with two siblings at home and no income. EJ asks for her resume’ which she shows. EJ calls it impressive but notes there’s a large gap in her work history. Cat says she had family dealings and then her car accident. EJ acknowledges that she’s been through the ringer. Cat says she could really use a break and asks EJ to give her a chance.

Gwen tells Leo that he has some nerve acting like he did a favor for her by having an affair with her husband. Gwen calls him a narcissist, gaslighter, and a lying wanker. Leo admits what he said was a little self serving, but he genuinely hopes Gwen could get past this at some point and find somebody who makes her happy. Gwen questions what makes him think she’s not happy. Leo points out the look on her face and her tone. Gwen argues that she’s only like this around him. Leo says despite her seething hatred for him, he’s still sad that she’s stuck in a loveless marriage with a man who is missing. Gwen doesn’t care as long as she has his money. Leo points out that she’s also living where people despise her. Gwen mocks Leo while Leo says he knows her and she seems miserable. Gwen asks why that’s any of his concern. Leo responds that he cares about her and he knows the funny, brilliant, and charming human she is, so he wishes they could be friends again. Gwen states that anyone who could do what he did to her was never her friend to begin with.

Tate brings Holly her chocolate milkshake. Holly says she can’t finish it on her own and invites him to sit down so they can share. Tate says he probably shouldn’t on the clock as he wouldn’t want to get canned on his first day. Holly argues that Roman would never do that to him. Tate says Roman actually has high standards. Holly questions him hiring Sophia then. Tate points out Sophia’s experience from the Bistro and since Doug III and Kate left, he had spots to fill. Holly jokes that she should’ve applied since she could use the cash. Tate jokes that Holly could babysit Rachel’s snake. Sophia comes over and says she’s sorry to interrupt but she could use Tate’s help with the tables so Tate goes back to work.

Steve and Brady research the adoption attorney that Sophia used named Patsy McGowan. Steve reads that it seems like she’s up and up. Brady decides to give her a call and leaves a voicemail that he’s looking for information on an adoption she handled a month ago.

EJ hires Cat and tells her that she starts tomorrow at 8 AM. Cat thanks him and says he has no idea how much she needed this. EJ says he’ll see her at the office and walks away. Cat then pulls out her phone and calls Rafe, saying she has some good news. Cat informs him that she got a job at the hospital, but starting tomorrow, she will be working directly for EJ.

Leo comments on how bad he feels. Gwen tells Leo that their friendship is over. Leo thought since she’s back in Salem, they could put their hurtful past behind them and start fresh. Gwen calls that not possible and says he’s dead wrong if he thought she was back in Salem to smooth things over. Leo questions why she is back then, since her initial reason was to flaunt Alice’s necklace. Leo asks why she’s still in Salem now that Julie has it back. Gwen responds that he’ll find out soon enough and warns Leo to enjoy his happiness while it lasts as she walks away.

Tate tells Sophia that it looks like it’s finally slowed down. Sophia tells Tate that he got pie filling on his face and wipes it off for him until Holly comes over and comments on registering for classes. Tate tells that her if she takes introduction to film, she can be in the same class as him. Sophia points out that she is also taking that class as they talk about the professor suddenly quitting. Tate acknowledges that if Holly takes that class, they will all be in it together.

Steve goes to the hospital and greets Kayla. Steve says he needs to talk to her about a case. Kayla asks what he needs her to do. Steve asks if she ever treated Sophia while she was pregnant. Kayla confirms she did early in her pregnancy but she can’t divulge more than that. Steve explains that Brady has a suspicion that Sophia isn’t being totally upfront with Tate about the adoption and what actually happened with the baby. Kayla asks how. Steve says she’s being cagey and recently referred to the baby as “he”. Steve adds that Sarah was there too and Brady got the impression that she wasn’t saying all she knew. Steve says he’s just trying to help Brady figure out if it’s nothing or something they should look in to. Steve asks if there’s anything Kayla can do.

Brady goes to see Patsy McGowan and says he hopes she can help him.

EJ returns to the living room of the DiMera Mansion and comments on Gwen keeping busy by shopping. EJ offers her a drink which Gwen accepts. Gwen asks how work was. EJ says he finally got his office at the hospital and hired an assistant, Cat Green. Gwen calls Cat her new kind of friend or perhaps her only friend now that Kristen will be sent off to prison. EJ jokingly asks what about him. Gwen says she doesn’t think so.

Cat tells Rafe that they really lucked out as now she’s in the position to watch EJ’s every move and figure out who helped him buy the hospital and why. Cat declares that this job could be the key to solving everything as Chad walks up and asks what job. Cat pretends to be on the phone with her mom and hangs up. Chad apologizes for interrupting but asks about her getting a new job. Cat reveals that she’s going to be working as EJ’s assistant but Chad tells her that she can’t do that. Cat says that EJ said he might react like this but it’s fine. Chad argues that EJ has a way of hurting people even when he doesn’t mean to, so Cat needs to call him right away and change her mind. Cat refuses, saying she needs this job. Chad offers to get her another job and says he’s trying to protect her. Cat says she understands that but she can take care of herself. Chad says he tried to warn her and walks away.

Holly talks about her and Arianna being stoked to move in to their dorm. Tate asks if Sophia is going to live on campus. Sophia says she doesn’t know as she hasn’t really made up her mind yet. Leo then enters the Pub with Tesoro. Holly comments on how cute Tesoro is while Sophia turns away. Tate notices and tells Leo to grab a table and he’ll be with him. Tate tells Sophia to take a break and he’ll handle it. Sophia thanks him and says it’s just hard for her to be around babies right now. Tate says he understands and hugs her as she cries while Holly looks on.

Steve asks Kayla if she found something in Sophia’s records that’s unusual and if he should keep investigating. Kayla responds that she can’t tell him what to do, but he’s always been a man with very good instincts.

Patsy tells Brady that she just got his voicemail and was about to return his call. Brady says he’s sorry for his impatience but he had some pressing questions about an adoption she recently handled because it was his son’s baby. Patsy asks what his son’s name is. Brady tells her Tate Black and Patsy responds by asking who?

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