Molly sees Ric at Alexis’s house and is relieved that he is back home. Ric makes up a story and tells Molly that his digital detox turned out to be a cult. Ric tells Molly that people held him captive for a month until he was able to escape. Ric tells Molly that Cody and Outback found him wandering in the woods and drove him home. Cody and Molly take Ric to the hospital.
Alexis, Ava, and Kristina see that the money Ric stole from them has been restored to Ace’s account and Ava’s divorce settlement money has been restored to her account. Alexis tells Ava and Kristina that they should be ready for when Ric decides to get his revenge on them for what they did to him .
Jason tells Carly that Josslynn is a WSB agent because he doesn’t want to keep lying to her and he also tells her she that can’t blow Josslynn’s cover or Josslynn could get killed.
Valentin tells Jack that the cold fusion project was Faison’s last project and the project continued but he doesn’t know who is running the project. Valentin tells Jack that he can’t give him any more information except he doesn’t think Britt is running the project because he doesn’t think Faison would trust her with the project.
Anna has a talk with Dante so she can go over her ideas about Britt and Nathan’s sudden return from the dead. Anna tells Dante she thinks Faison faked his own death.
Billy tells Jack that he has given up on Chancellor Industries and has decided to concentrate on Abbott Communications since Sally has found a new investor to invest in the company.
In Los Angeles, Nick thinks there is something off about the police detective asking so many questions about Noah and not answering their questions about Noah’s accident. The police detective later talks to someone on the phone and tells the person that he told Nick and Sharon what they had agreed he should tell them . The detective tells the person on the other end of the phone that he will text them Nick and Sharon ‘s contact information.
Nick looks inside Noah’s phone to see what clues he can find out about what he was doing in Malibu that night. Sienna calls Noah’s phone. Nick answers and tells Sienna that Noah was in a car accident. Sienna quickly hung up the phone after telling Nick she hopes Noah is okay. Nick finds Sienna ‘s name in Noah’s phone contacts and calls Sienna back but Sienna sends the call to voicemail.
Johnny and Chanel waited for Paulina at the bookstore. They wanted to find Sophia so they could get her to confess, but they couldn’t find her. Paulina showed up and said she spoke to child protective services to find out what was going on. She told them that Sophia was disturbed. When Paulina left, Johnny and Chanel decided to go to Sophia’s house. Theo was furious when he saw Abe talking to Liam. Abe reminded him that he was working at DiMera. He was upset when Theo told him he was going to be CEO. Abe told him that he was going to be the face of the company that has done bad things. Theo said Paulina encouraged him to do what he wanted to do. Abe was upset about that. When Paulina showed up, Abe ripped into her for telling Theo to take the job at DiMera. Paulina was shocked to find out that Theo was going to be CEO. She congratulated Theo.
Holly went to see Arianna to tell her about Tate’s romantic gesture. They talked about Sophia and her actions. Holly told her about Sophia’s lies. They wondered who could be the father of Sophia’s baby. Holly said she wanted to make Sophia pay for what she’s done. Aaron went to see Tate at the pub. Tate told him about Sophia’s lies. When Aaron told him that Sophia lied about him being Tesoro’s father, Aaron was uncomfortable. Aaron told Tate that he was with Sophia. He told Tate that he didn’t say anything because Sophia said he couldn’t be the father. Tate was upset with him. Aaron said he had a lot going on with his family. Tate realized it wasn’t about him and accepted Aaron’s apology. When Holly showed up, Aaron told her he was the father of Sophia’s baby. Sophia went to Melinda for help. She told Melinda what she did to get revenge on everyone and messed things up. Melinda couldn’t believe what she did. She asked if Sophia wanted Holly to get hurt. Sophia said she didn’t. She said things kept getting worse. Sophia said everyone figured out what she did and were coming after her. She told Melinda that she found out who the baby’s father was. Sophia said Tate wasn’t the father of her baby. Melinda let her know that she wasn’t upset with her. Sophia said everyone hated her. Melinda told her that she couldn’t help her anymore. She told Sophia that the best legal advice she had for her was to tell the truth before she was exposed. An upset Sophia accused Melinda of turning on her. Theo told Abe that he should live somewhere else since he was so upset about the job. Abe said it would be worse for him to live at the mansion. He wanted a moment with Paulina. Abe yelled at Paulina when Theo left. Paulina told him about the way he was talking to her. Abe apologized to her and told her that she didn’t know the DiMeras the way he did. Sophia went home to pack. Everyone was after her. Sophia ended up leaving.
It turned out that Hayley wasn’t in love with Bill. She and Randy planned to take Bill for everything he’s worth. Apparently, they’ve scammed people multiple times. They stole so much money from someone that he had to do DoorDash. Hayley admitted that she faked her pregnancy. Randy pulled off the blood she needed to pull off the miscarriage. He pretended to be the man who took her to the hospital. They wanted Dani to look responsible for what happened to her. Randy thought they should skip town with the money and jewelry that Bill gave her. Hayley had something else in mind. She wanted Bill to die so she could have the $10 million life insurance policy. Hayley wanted Randy to come up with something to make it seem like Bill died of natural causes. She planned to give Randy his cut and go to a nice place. Andre and Dani agreed to stay married. Dani wasn’t happy that he agreed to do that after his conversation with Ashley. Andre was worried about the hold Bill had on Dani. Dani told him to move in with her. Andre decided to keep his apartment, but he would spend a lot of time at her place.
Leslie showed up at Ted’s office to satisfy him. She took off her jacket to show him the waitress outfit she wore when they met. Leslie told him that he didn’t need to go after June when he could have her. Kat talked to her mother about forgiving her father. Nicole told her that Ted slept with Leslie again. Kat couldn’t believe how thirsty Leslie was. She stormed out and headed to her father’s office. Kat was there to give him a piece of her mind and found him with Leslie. She went off on Ted for being with Leslie. Leslie wanted to make Nicole think that she slept with Ted again.
EJ was at the pub and wondered if Rachel would remember the shooting. Marlena wasn’t sure if she would remember. She stopped talking when Belle walked into the pub. Susan showed up at the pub too and noticed that Marlena looked better than she did when she passed out during the blackout. Belle was shocked that Marlena passed out. Marlena tried to downplay what happened to her by insisting that she was fine. Belle and Susan were worried about her. Marlena went to therapy. Belle thanked Susan and coldly turned down EJ’s offer to have lunch together. EJ was upset when Johnny texted Susan and not him. Susan told him about what happened with the adoption. She didn’t want to go into too many details, but she promised him that he would mend fences with Johnny soon. Xander talked to Sarah about getting Titan back, but they face a long battle to get it back to where it used to be. Sarah knew about it, but she was glad he told her. She reminded him that they would get by on her salary. They went to Marlena’s house for therapy. Sarah and Xander talked about the situation with Sophia, Brady, and Tate. They talked about secrets, and Xander became uncomfortable. Xander and Sarah talked about how much they loved each other. They had to work on trusting each other. Sarah talked to Marlena about the Philip forgery. Xander said he had a confession to make. Tony called Theo to let him know that the family had DiMera back. Theo accepted Tony’s offer to work with the company. Abe overheard his phone call and got excited until he found out that he was working for the DiMeras. He told Theo that he wasn’t working there. Theo told him that Teho wanted to do the right thing with the company. Abe felt like he was naive when it concerned his mother’s family. Theo told him that Chad and Tony weren’t like the rest of the family. He was going to work for the DiMeras, and he had to accept it. Belle walked by and saw Abe. She got him to admit that he was worried about Theo working with the DiMeras. They talked about Theo. Belle mentioned how Claire broke his heart. She assured Abe that Theo would do the right thing.
Tony had great news for Gabi. He told her that they had DiMera Enterprises back. Tony also let her know that she would never run the company because she broke the moral code by pulling a gun on EJ. Gabi threatened to take the company and sue them into bankruptcy. Tony offered her another option. He would let her have Gabi Chic, and she needed to go away. She wanted to know who was going to be in charge. Theo walked into the mansion, and Tony introduced him as the new CEO. He thought it was funny that Gabi was offered the position first. Gabi didn’t think it made sense for Theo to be in charge since he’s autistic. Theo called her out for saying that about him. Gabi caved and took Tony’s offer. Xander told Marlena that he broke into her home to hurt Brady when he thought he hurt Sarah. He wanted her to know that in case she didn’t want to help him anymore. Marlena wasn’t going to give up that easily.
While Andre was at Uptown waiting for Dani, Hayley showed up and told him to keep Dani away from her husband. Dani went to Bill’s office to give him a birthday gift. She said she gave it to him early because she thought Hayley was doing something big on his birthday. Hayley told Andre that Dani was obsessed with Bill. Andre wasn’t concerned about what Hayley had to say. He told her that Dani asked him to end their marriage. Bill thanked her with a kiss. Hayley ended up seeing them. Hayley went to see Randy at the casino. She said it was time to deal with Bill. Hayley wanted to take his legs out from under him. Vanessa wanted to know why Joey wanted to break up with her. She said he didn’t mind her laundering his money, but he wasn’t interested in having sex with her. Joey said it was because of her son. She said she didn’t want to end things. While they were making out, Randy walked in on them. Randy said he wouldn’t say anything about their relationship. Tyrell and Samantha were excited that Smitty and Martin were getting back together. When Martin and Smitty were alone, they talked about forming a united front to protect themselves against Joey when he came to collect his debt for getting rid of Kenny. At family dinner, Smitty told Samantha that he didn’t have any to be concerned about June and supported them getting to know her. Later on, Smitty admitted to Martin that he was still nervous about June getting close to Samantha and Tyrell.
Marlena talked to Rachel about her therapy. Rachel wondered if the doctor told her about her sessions. Marlena said the doctor wouldn’t say anything. Rachel told her what she told Thomas about Chad and Cat. Chad let Jennifer know that he wouldn’t be seeing Cat anymore, but she ripped into him. While Jennifer was talking to Chad, she told him that Thomas wanted to live with her. Chad told her Thomas wasn’t going anywhere. Marlena and Rachel went to the Horton House. Rachel wanted to apologize for what she said to Thomas. Chad let Rachel see Thomas. Rachel went to Thomas’ room. He told her that his father broke up with Cat. Rachel said he had to make sure Chad and Cat stayed apart. Thomas wasn’t sure what she meant, but Rachel told him about the times she broke up Brady’s relationships. Jennifer spoke to Marlena and then left them alone. Chad tells Marlena that he fell for Cat and his family didn’t like it. Rachel came down and said the apology went well. Marlena gave Chad some encouraging advice before she and Rachel left. Maggie was about to take Holly to the plane station when Tate called to apologize. Holly dismissed the call. Maggie and Hope shared a tearful goodbye.
Tate wanted to go to the airport to stop Holly, but Brady stopped him to tell him he wasn’t the father of Sophia’s baby. He told him about Tesoro and the DNA tests. Tate was upset at first but was happy. He went to the Kiriakis mansion and forced Maggie to tell him about Holly’s flight. Tate went to the airport. Cat went to work. EJ noticed something was wrong. Cat told him that Chad broke up with her. EJ sympathized with her and sent her to lunch. Before she left, she told him about her lunch with Gwen and asked for a tour of the building. EJ panicked and offered to take her on the tour. When EJ left to go meet Susan, Cat tried to look through his things, when EJ came in. When Chad apologized to Thomas, he asked if they were good. Thomas told him that they weren’t because he lied to him. He told Chad that he didn’t change his mind about his grandparents. Thomas said they weren’t good as long as Cat was in town. Tate found Holly at the airport. He told Holly about Sophia and told her that he loved her. When Tate told Holly that Sophia’s baby wasn’t his, that was enough for her to change her mind about leaving.
Leslie arrived at Orphey Gene’s. June spotted her and realized that she would be difficult. Ted arrived, and they stopped talking. Leslie watched them interact with each other. She warned June to stay away from her man. Leslie warned her that things don’t go well for people who stand in her way of getting what she wanted. June informed her that she wasn’t afraid of her. After he talked to June, Ted spotted Samantha and Chelsea. He talked to them about the success of the purse line. He was surprised, and Samanatha was happy that he was flirting with her birth mother. Leslie had a run in with Nicole. She implied that Nicole lied just as much as Dani spread her legs open. Leslie warned Nicole that there would be trouble if she didn’t watch out for Kat. Nicole wasn’t concerned about Leslie’s threat. Dani and Naomi discussing the out-of-wedding. While they were talking, she realized that Naomi was pregnant and denied the accusation. Naomi told her that she and Chelsea were a burden to her while they were growing up. Dani told her that couldn’t be further from the truth. Naomi talked to her about the reasons she didn’t want a baby. Dani respected her decision to not have children. She felt like a monster for not wanting children. The women discussed having big decisions to make about their relationships.
Naomi reached to out to Vanessa to ask her why she was allowing Joey to comfort her. Vanessa informed her if she wanted to remain her friend, that she had accept Joey being in her life. Donnell went to the casino and told Joey that his mother didn’t need him anymore. Joey wanted to know why so Donnell told him that he planned to stay there for a while. He wanted to bond with Donell by offering him a job at the casino. Joey wanted to make him a dealer at the casino. Donnell turned down the job because it’s the last place his father spent time. Vanessa showed up at the casino to let Joey know it was time to end things.
Ronnie meets Gio who tells her the story of how he is a member of the Quartermaine family. Ronnie tells Gio that she regrets not having spent more time with Monica before she died and she wishes that she would have come to visit Monica before she died. Ronnie tells Gio that he should forgive his family before it is too late because he is a wonderful young man and his family deserves the chance to get to know him.
Marco tells Tracy that contesting Monica’s will is going to take years. Marco advises Tracy to find some damaging information about Ronnie so they can take Monica’s inheritance from her.
Ronnie accepts Brook Lynn’s invitation to throw her a party to introduce her to Port Charles.
Charlotte visits Valentin in prison and she tells him everything she has been doing. Valentin tells Charlotte not to trust Britt and to tell Rocco not to trust Britt either.
Jack tells Valentin that he kept his end of the deal to bring Charlotte to see him, now he has to tell him all about Faison’s last project.
Cody finds Ric in Alexis’s basement with the help of Outback. Cody unties Ric. Ric goes upstairs to confront Alexis, Ava, and Kristina. The ladies explain to Cody and ask him not to go to the police because they are going to let Ric go tomorrow when the money he stole is put back into Ace’s bank account.
Molly asks Dante to trace Ric’s phone because he has been gone a while, and she is worried about him. Cody is about to leave Alexis’s house when Molly arrives because that is the location where Ric’s phone was traced.
Ava gives Kristina the thumb drive that shows that she cut the brake lines on Ric’s car which caused Ric and Elizabeth’s car accident. Ava tells Kristina that it is time they put their feud behind them and get on with their lives.
Diane and Sonny ask Carly if she planted the gun in Elizabeth’s house. Carly tells Diane and Sonny that she didn’t plant the gun in Elizabeth’s house . Michael tells Diane and Sonny that he went to Elizabeth’s house to talk to Willow about having supervised visits with the kids . Michael tells Diane and Sonny that he didn’t plant the gun at Elizabeth’s house either. Diane tells Carly and Michael that no jury is going to believe either of them.
Willow tells Chase that she thinks Michael set her up for shooting Drew. Drew asks Jens Siddwell to help him setup Michael for shooting him. Jens refuses to help and tells Drew that he now works for him and, if he refuses to work for him, then he will give the police all the evidence he has of all his crimes and he is also going to frame him for judge Haran’s murder.
Tessa visits Mariah at the clinic in Boston and notices that she doesn’t seem any better and she looks more depressed than when she left Genoa City. Tessa wants to take her out of the clinic and move her to a clinic closer to home. Mariah tells Tessa she must stay there and do the hard work it takes to get better. Mariah tells Tessa not to come see her anymore.
In Los Angeles, the doctor tells Nick and Sharon that Noah has swelling on the brain and they have decided to put Noah in a medically induced coma so the swelling will go down and to prevent brain damage. A police detective arrives at the hospital and tells Nick and Sharon that it appears that someone hit Noah’s car and then ran away.
Kyle arrives in Los Angeles. Claire isn’t happy to see him. She tells him to go home. Kyle tells Claire that he understands what she has to do and he doesn’t want to get in her way. Kyle tells Claire that he will be in Los Angeles for a few days on business and he has taken a room at the same hotel where she is staying in case she changes her mind and wants to talk to him .
Sharon tells Nick that the Los Angeles Highway Patrol called and told her that Noah was driving a canyon road in Malibu when he lost control of his car and the car landed in a ravine. A nurse comes out and tells Nick and Sharon that Noah made it through surgery, but he has damage to his face and head.
Victoria tells Nate that she is worried about Holden being Claire’s tour guide in Los Angeles. Victoria also tells Nate that Noah was in a car accident and Nick went to Los Angeles to be with Noah and Sharon .
Holden is pulling out all the stops to impress Claire while they are in Los Angeles. Holden takes Claire to an exclusive club where his friend Sienna is the manager. Sienna wonders where Audra is and tells Holden that she is glad he isn’t with Audra anymore because Audra is trouble. Claire is determined to discover all of Holden’s secrets specially what mess he helped Audra get out of when they both lived in Los Angeles.
Kyle is determined to go to Los Angeles to protect Claire from Holden.
Jack and Diane advise Kyle not to go to Los Angeles because he might make things worse between him and Claire. Jack tells Kyle that Claire knows that Holden is only good for a causal relationship and that might be what she wants right now.
Jill talks to Sally on a video call and Jill tells Sally she will invest in Abbott Communications but only if she doesn’t tell Billy that she is the investor . Sally later tells Billy that Jill offered to invest in Abbott Communications but only if she didn’t tell him that she was the investor. Sally tells Billy that she had to tell him the truth because she didn’t want to start their business relationship with a lie. Billy wants to talk to Jill because he wants to see if she is investing for the right reasons. Sally asks Billy not to make her sorry she told him the truth about Jill’s investment in the company. Sally is worried that if Billy talks to Jill she will decide not to invest in the company.
At the Brady Pub, EJ sits with Marlena, commenting that Rachel couldn’t get away from him fast enough. Marlena says he clearly makes her uncomfortable even if she doesn’t know why. EJ asks how long she thinks that will last and if Rachel will ever remember that she shot him. Marlena comments that those memories are buried deep in her subconscious, so it’s impossible to know when or why they would be recovered. Belle enters and calls this an unlikely pair as she asks what they are talking about.
Xander and Sarah walk Victoria in the park. Sarah comments on Xander not being very talkative today. Xander apologizes and says he’s been trying to figure out how to tell her something. Sarah asks if it has to do with the big meeting with Tony. Xander responds that they managed to make an agreement to avoid a lawsuit, but he’s afraid it might not be good for Sarah and Victoria.
Theo walks through the town square when he gets a call from Tony, who says he has excellent news. Tony announces that as of last night, DiMera Enterprises is back in family hands. Theo agrees that it’s good news and congratulates him. Theo guesses Tony’s offer for him to come work for DiMera Enterprises is now official. Tony asks for his decision. Theo agrees to accept his offer, so Tony invites him over to seal the deal and celebrate. Theo says he’ll see him soon and hangs up as Abe approaches, noting that sounded positive. Theo confirms that it was. Theo is glad Abe is there as there’s something he needs to tell him.
Tony has a drink at the DiMera Mansion as Gabi walks in and notes that he’s in a good mood. Tony responds that he’s in a delightful mood. Gabi says she got his text and asks if something happened with the lawsuit. Tony informs her that Maggie and the Kiriakis brothers have agreed to hand over DiMera, but they are going to keep control of Titan. Tony calls it unequivocally a win. Gabi says she told him if he locked Xander and Philip in a corner, they’d play ball. Gabi asks what the next steps are. Tony says it will take awhile for the lawyers to separate the companies and then DiMera will be back where it belongs. Gabi asks when they are going to tell the world that she’s in charge of DiMera Enterprises. Tony asks why he would tell them that when that’s never going to happen.
Belle asks for an answer as EJ says he was just asking Marlena how Rachel was doing. Belle apologizes for being late as she got stuck in a meeting. Marlena says everybody understands how busy a district attorney’s schedule can be. Susan Banks then arrives and greets them. Marlena asks how she is. Susan says she’s good but it’s really nice seeing them. Susan remarks that Marlena looks better than the last time she saw her when she put a good scare on her. Belle questions what she’s talking about. Susan asks if Marlena didn’t mention it and explains that she popped up at Marlena’s on the night of the blackout and Marlena confided in her that she had passed out right before she got there which Belle questions.
Sarah asks how the settlement with Tony would hurt her and Victoria. Xander explains that Tony pointed out Titan will be left in a vulnerable position cash wise and a hurt reputation. Sarah knows Tony accusing them of fraud didn’t help. Xander says they were trying to prove they could thrive as a company, but that raised some serious questions. Sarah believes he can weather the storm since Titan has been through a lot before but come out on the other side. Xander says they hope so but it’s not without sacrifice, revealing that he, Philip, and Maggie agreed to put in their personal assets to save Titan, otherwise they could lose everything.
Gabi argues that she and Tony had an ironclad contract that said when she helped him regain control of DiMera, she would get to be CEO. Tony reminds that her that the contract contained an equally ironclad morals clause. Gabi argues that she didn’t violate any morals clause but Tony says that she did in Johnny’s trial by admitting to coming to the mansion with a gun when EJ was shot. Gabi argues that she didn’t shoot EJ. Tony says that she wanted to and asks if she really thinks she should threaten a member of his family and then still take the reins of the company that bears his family name. Tony declares that actions have consequences.
Theo informs Abe that he just accepted a job in Salem. Abe asks if that means he’s moving back full time. Theo confirms that is the plan. Abe excitedly calls that fantastic news and asks about the job. Theo then reveals he will be working at DiMera Enterprises, which upsets Abe who says he will certainly not be.
Sarah tells Xander that Maggie already told her about the sacrifices they are making to save the company and she’s totally on board which surprises Xander. Sarah says she has complete faith in he and Maggie. Xander adds Philip too. Sarah thinks with all of them working together, they have what it takes to bring Titan back from the brink. Xander tells her how much that means to him and says he should’ve ran it by her first. Sarah says he’s not obligated to run his business decisions by her but Xander says these decisions affect their daughter, not just his future. Sarah assures him that Victoria is going to be fine and doesn’t need to be the heir to some massive fortune as she’s more than capable of providing for her future on a doctor’s salary. Xander says speaking of the future, Titan is not the only thing he’s hoping to bring back from the brink as he’s also willing to sacrifice to save their marriage.
Abe tells Theo that he knows how he feels about this. Theo knows what he’s thinking but argues that it’s not Stefano’s company anymore. Abe argues that Xander and Philip are almost just as bad. Theo reveals that he won’t be working for them as he just spoke to Tony on the phone and he brokered a deal to get the company back in the family. Theo adds that Tony is putting together a team to take things in a new direction as he wants to do good things with DiMera Enterprises. Theo declares that Tony wants him to help lead the way.
Gabi argues that Tony can’t do this to her. Tony responds that it’s already done. Gabi says she helped make this happen, fed him inside info, so he has DiMera back because of her. Tony appreciates her contribution but remarks that she’s not family no matter how many of his brothers she bedded. Gabi decides if he doesn’t want her to run DiMera, she’ll end up with the whole company and sue him in to bankruptcy. Tony laughs at her calling him deceitful. Gabi says they’ll see if he’s laughing when her lawyer exposes him for the snake he is. Tony asks if she plans on doing that by exposing her corporate espionage in court which is a felony. Gabi shouts that she spied on Xander and Philip to help him, calling him a son of a bitch. Gabi complains that she risked everything to get proof of Philip’s fraud. Tony argues that it wasn’t out of generosity as she did it to help herself. Tony tells Gabi that he does appreciate her efforts, so he’s going to offer her a consolation prize.
Belle questions Marlena not telling her that she fainted again. Marlena calls it very brief and says she’s been completely checked out and she’s fine so there’s nothing to worry about. Belle responds that she is worried because this has been going on way too long. Susan suggests having a doctor discover what’s wrong. EJ suggests letting Belle and Marlena discuss things but Marlena argues that there’s nothing to discuss, she’s had every medical session and is fine. Marlena mentions having a private therapy session to get to. Belle thought they were having lunch. Marlena says they will reschedule and she will see her at home soon. Marlena then exits the Pub while Belle calls out that she cannot run away from this.
Sarah tells Xander that there’s nothing she wants more than to rebuild their marriage and she’s so proud of him. Sarah is grateful that he’s willing to take couples therapy with Marlena. Xander says he’s willing to do whatever it takes to put their family back together. Sarah says that’s all she asks. Sarah suggests they get Victoria home and get to Marlena’s, so they leave the park.
Susan apologizes to Belle for telling her about Marlena but Belle is glad she told her. Susan says she’s just as worried about Marlena and doesn’t know what she would do if something happened to her. Belle calls Susan a good friend to Marlena. EJ invites Belle to join he and Susan for lunch but Belle says she’ll pass and exits the Pub while Susan comments on that feeling ice cold.
Gabi tells Tony that she’ll tell him where he can shove his consolation prize. Tony asks her to hear him out and says if she walks away from DiMera gracefully, she can take Gabi Chic with her, free and clear which is what she always wanted, leaving Gabi surprised.
Abe tells Theo that he is the smartest person he knows, but when it comes to his mother’s family, he is quite naive. Theo argues that they are his family too. Theo gets that Stefano did horrible things while EJ and Kristen had their share too but Chad is different and a really good guy while Tony is less dubious than EJ and Kristen. Theo tells Abe that he wants this. Theo declares that he’s no longer the kid who wants to go to the big house to play chess as he’s a grown man who is more than capable of making decisions on where he wants to work. Theo tells Abe that he’s just going to have to accept that and walks off, leaving Abe frustrated.
Susan and EJ have lunch at the Pub. EJ sees that Johnny texted Susan and asks what he had to say. Susan responds that Johnny just wanted to thank her as she promised to pray that Johnny and Chanel would get the mess with the adoption straightened out. EJ questions what kind of mess and what is going on with Johnny. Susan argues that if he wanted EJ to know, he would tell him, himself. EJ says he just wants to help if he can. Susan points out that last time he wanted to help, he blew up his relationship with his son. EJ admits he went a bit too far. Susan acknowledges that it’s not EJ’s fault and he can’t help that he is Stefano’s son, but he’s also her son which means he can learn from his mistakes. EJ responds that he’s truly trying to make things right with Johnny. Susan encourages that he will someday. EJ remarks that patience is not his strong suit.
Belle runs in to Abe in the town square and says she’s glad she ran in to him as she owes him a call about the man he was assigned to tutor in the literacy project. Abe asks if they can talk about it later. Belle asks if something’s wrong. Abe responds that he just had a pretty intense conversation with Theo. Belle asks what it was about. Abe is afraid Theo has made a pact with the devil.
Tony tells Gabi to think about how she could be running her own brand that she created. Gabi calls it a tempting offer while Tony points out the alternative is exposing all of her misdeeds in open court and then she would end up with nothing. Gabi asks if Tony is installing himself then as the new CEO of DiMera. Tony says he actually thought about someone else qualified to lead the company into a new and exciting future. Gabi asks who the hell it is. Theo then arrives and Tony says he’s just in time. Tony tells Gabi to offer her well wishes to the next CEO of DiMera, Theo Carver.
Xander and Sarah go to Marlena’s for couples therapy. Sarah asks how Marlena is feeling. Marlena says she’s fine and adds that she knows about Brady and that Tate is not the father of Sophia’s baby. Marlena calls it hard to believe that Sophia would lie about something so life altering for so long. Xander remarks that it is hard to believe.
Gabi guesses it was Tony’s plan all along to to string her along and get her to help him take down Titan, then toss her aside to install a blood DiMera. Theo asks Tony if that’s true that he offered the position to Gabi first. Tony responds that they did have an agreement. Gabi says they had a contract. Tony remarks that circumstances caused him to reconsider. Gabi argues that he can’t be serious as Theo asks if she was going to say that’s because he’s autistic.
Sarah says she’s been in Sophia’s shoes, pregnant and scared, so when desperate like that, decisions you make aren’t always in the best interests. Sarah adds that Sophia did seem genuinely shocked that Tate wasn’t the father and that she’s in no position to throw stones. Marlena thinks they all understand that when you keep a secret like that, the truth does tend to come out. Sarah agrees as Xander nods along with a look of concern.
Abe tells Belle that he feels like he’s failing Theo. Belle encourages that Abe has done an amazing job with him. Abe feels Theo is too trusting and that’s why he gets taken advantage of. Belle hates how Claire hurt Theo. Abe assures that Belle is not responsible for her daughter’s actions. Belle still feels guilty since they do everything they can do teach and protect their children. Belle knows Abe had misgivings about Claire in the beginning. Abe says he got over that and hoped they would work things out. Abe adds that he and John used to fantasize that they’d officially be able to call themselves family. Belle says she would’ve loved that too. Abe adds that he also wishes Theo wouldn’t have broken up with Claire, so he wouldn’t get mixed up in whatever Tony is plotting.
Gabi tells Theo that she didn’t say that. Theo feels she was thinking that he isn’t qualified to run DiMera because of the way is brain is wired. Theo argues that many CEOs are neurodivergent. Gabi gets that he may be a genius, but points out that he has no experience fronting a multi-national corporation like this. Tony argues that Theo built and ran his own successful company. Gabi calls that hardly the same. Tony remarks that Theo will have one of the best mentors in the world in himself. Tony asks if Gabi wants Gabi Chic back or not because that’s his final offer. Gabi agrees to take it, so Tony says it was wonderful doing business with her. Tony says he will make a call to make the necessary arrangements and steps out of the room.
Marlena begins couples therapy by asking Xander and Sarah to both tell her something they love about their partner. Sarah starts by saying she loves the way Xander loves her. Marlena asks her to elaborate. Sarah says what she means is that she never has to wonder where she stands with Xander as she knows he loves her and not because he tells her but also because he shows her in the way that he fights for them and his efforts to be a good husband and father, even in his mistakes. Xander says he loves the way Sarah manages to love him for who he really is and that her kind of love is terrifying and inspiring and makes him a better man. Xander adds that it makes him feel hopeful and grateful. Marlena calls that really good and asks what each of them think they need to work on to reaffirm their commitment. They both say trust at the same time. Marlena asks what broke that trust. Sarah states that she jumped to conclusions about Xander based on his past history and believed the worst about him. Sarah adds that she also withheld the truth from him. Xander tells Sarah that it’s okay as he told Marlena that she knew the truth about Philip’s forged letter. Marlena asks why Sarah didn’t tell him the truth. Sarah admits she was scared that Xander would react violently. Marlena asks if she had a reason for that thought. Xander responds that she does, but adds that there’s something he has to confess to.
Belle hates to see Abe and Theo at odds, saying she hopes they find a way to figure this out. Abe says there’s nothing to figure out as Theo reminded him that he’s now a grown man, so he doesn’t have a say in the choices he makes. They talk about always worrying about their children even as adults. Belle thinks Theo will do what’s right for himself. Abe hopes Theo uses his head before it’s too late.
EJ goes home to the DiMera Mansion and sees Tony has his bags packed, so he questions if he’s going somewhere. Tony reminds him that he and Anna were going on a cruise. EJ thought he would’ve cancelled that since he regained control of DiMera. Tony says it will be a working trip. EJ asks if he doesn’t need to show his face in the office as the man in the charge. Tony clarifies that he will only be the man behind the man in charge as he’s decided it’s time to hand the reins to the next generation. EJ excitedly asks if he’s going to put Johnny in charge of the company but Tony says with the way Johnny jumps from career to career, he was never in the running, so EJ asks who then. Tony then informs him that Theo just accepted the role moments ago, leaving EJ looking uncertain.
Gabi tells Theo that she didn’t mean he wasn’t the right choice for DiMera because he’s neurodivergent but it’s his lack of experience. Theo suggests that’s a benefit since just about everybody else who had their hand at the job failed at it. Gabi questions if he’s saying she failed. Theo tells her not to be surprised if he surprises her since he’s used to being underestimated. Gabi apologizes for insulting him. Theo responds that he’s used to that too. Theo says he’s sorry about how Tony handled it as he had no idea that Tony offered her the job. Gabi says she thought Tony was the only DiMera with a modicum of integrity but she was wrong. Gabi asks if Theo is sure he can trust Tony. Theo tells her not to worry about him as he can handle himself.
Marlena tells Xander to go on. Xander explains that back when he believed Brady was responsible for Sarah’s accident, he really wanted him to pay so he broke in to their home and went to Brady’s room with the intention of causing him harm. Marlena asks if Sarah was aware of this which she confirms. Marlena asks if Brady knows. Xander says that he does, but he felt he owed Marlena the truth. Xander adds that he understands if she no longer wants to counsel him. Marlena says she’s very glad he didn’t follow through with what he was going to do, but she told him that she wanted to help him and that she wouldn’t give up on him so she won’t as long as he doesn’t give up on himself. Xander insists he’s not giving up on himself or his family. Marlena says their time is up but they did some really good work today. Sarah agrees and thanks her. Xander thanks her as well. Marlena says they can thank her by being more open and honest with each other and themselves. Marlena declares that the truth will set them free.
Marlena finds Rachel at the hospital and asks how her therapy session went. Rachel guesses it went okay and then asks if the doctor ever tells Marlena what she says in the sessions. Marlena assures she would never do that, unless there was some concern about her safety or someone else’s. Rachel asks if that’s the only reason. Marlena thinks back to EJ remembering that Rachel shot him. Marlena then tells Rachel that is the only reason and asks why she would ask that.
EJ sits in his office, finishing firing his electrician over the phone after the blackout. Cat enters and asks if everything is okay. EJ responds that it’s nothing a competent electrician can’t fix and asks her to look into hiring one. EJ comments that it appears he’s not the only one having a bad morning and asks what’s wrong. Cat is sure he will hear it from Chad, but he broke up with her.
Chad enters the living room of the Horton house where he finds Jennifer. Chad thought she and Jack were taking Charlotte to the pumpkin patch. Jennifer says she’s meeting them there but thought they could talk first. Chad assures her that he has told Thomas he won’t be seeing Cat anymore. Jennifer says that’s good but wishes Chad would’ve done that before Thomas found out about it. Chad informs her that Cat was great with the kids and that Thomas actually liked her a lot. Jennifer responds that he doesn’t like her now and that Thomas was so upset about Chad’s involvement with Cat, that he asked to move in with her and Jack.
At the Kiriakis Mansion, Maggie asks Holly if she’s ready to go. Holly gets a call from Tate but ignores it and tells Maggie that she’s ready to go.
Tate tries calling Holly but it goes to voicemail. Tate declares that he’s not letting Holly leave like this and goes to run out of his dorm room right as Brady arrives. Tate tells Brady that he can’t talk right now as he has something important to do while Brady promises that whatever it is, this is more important.
EJ questions Cat saying Chad broke up with her and says he’s so sorry, assuming it was unexpected. Cat says not entirely and explains that she and Chad planned to tell the kids about their relationship but Thomas found out before they had the chance and it did not go well, so Chad decided to end things because his kids come first. EJ calls Chad a good father above all else. Cat agrees and says she’s grateful to be at work as a welcome distraction.
Marlena questions why Rachel asked her if her doctor tells her what they discuss in her sessions. Rachel responds that she said something she shouldn’t have to Thomas and she doesn’t want her to be mad when she finds out. Marlena says she won’t be angry but would want to discuss it. Rachel then reveals that she told Thomas that she saw Chad kissing Cat. Rachel adds that she also told Thomas that when Cat stayed at her house, she was pretending to be Abigail. Marlena questions why she told that to Thomas. Rachel complains that she was mad at Thomas and it just came out, but now she feels bad and she’s really sorry.
Chad questions Jennifer saying that Thomas asked if he could come live with her and Jack. Chad asks if Jennifer planted that idea in his head. Jennifer says not intentionally and explains that she was talking to Julie about Tom and how she didn’t get along with her parents so she wanted to live with her grandparents, which is when Thomas asked to live with her and Jack. Chad asks what she said to him. Jennifer says she didn’t get a chance to respond because Chad walked in with Charlotte and she didn’t want to say anything in front of her. Chad argues that kids say things when they get upset and he didn’t really mean it but Jennifer thinks that he did. Chad argues that Thomas is a child and doesn’t really get a say in the matter. Chad says he’s his father and knows what’s best for him, declaring that Thomas is not going to live with Jennifer and Jack.
Maggie tells Holly that she’s going to miss her so much as it’s been wonderful having her for the past year, but she knows Nicole and Eric will love having her. Maggie admits this is hard as she starts to cry. Maggie wants Holly to remember this is always her home and she’s only a plane ride away. Holly tells Maggie not to worry as she will be much more careful about drinking and remember everything she taught her. Holly says she will try her hardest to make Maggie proud of her. Maggie cries that she’s always so proud of her as they hug. Maggie then says she has to get to the airport as they exit.
Tate tells Brady that he doesn’t understand that this can’t wait while Brady argues that Tate doesn’t understand as he announces that Tate is not the father of Sophia’s baby. Tate questions what he’s talking about and why he would even think that. Brady reveals that he has proof.
EJ tells Cat to take a break and go grab some lunch. Cat informs him that she had lunch yesterday with Gwen, who told her that the clinic is coming along and how Leo had to break her out of the secure room. EJ calls that an unfortunate turn of events, but luckily she made it out. EJ says despite the few minor setbacks, he’s happy with the construction’s progress. Cat says she hopes to take a look at it herself as she knows she’ll be getting phone calls from vendors and press about the upcoming gala, so she wants to know what she’s talking about. EJ responds that he’d be happy to give her the VIP tour.
Chad tells Jennifer that he knows how much Thomas loves her and Jack and that he’s upset with him right now, but he’s not going anywhere. Jennifer remarks that she never said he was and that she knows Abigail would never want her children to be away from their father but also that Abigail would never want Chad to be involved with a woman like Cat Green. Marlena then arrives with Rachel, saying she had no idea that Jennifer was in town and she’s sorry to show up so unexpectedly. Marlena informs Chad that Rachel had something she wanted to say to Chad and Thomas. Chad responds that Thomas is up in his room but he’d be happy to listen. Rachel tells Chad that she knows Thomas didn’t come to school today and she thinks it’s because of what she told him, so she wanted to say she’s sorry. Chad thanks her and accepts her apology.
Tate questions Brady believing that Tesoro was the baby that Sophia gave birth to. Brady explains that Rafe agreed to let he and Steve run a DNA test. Tate questions how he got his DNA since he didn’t agree to anything. Brady admits he got his toothbrush. Tate asks why he didn’t just ask him. Brady clarifies that he didn’t want to get his hopes up in case he was wrong and at first, it looked like he was since the results were negative, so he just assumed that Tesoro was not Sophia’s baby after all but then he realized what if Tesoro was Sophia’s baby but the test was negative because he wasn’t Tate’s. Brady informs Tate that they did a DNA test on Sophia and the baby and it’s a match.
EJ gives Cat a tour of the clinic’s construction. They agree that it’s turning out nicely. EJ says the clinic’s lab will be used for storage and mentions it’s extra security. EJ adds that the hole Leo put in the wall should be patched up by tomorrow. EJ adds that luckily for Gwen, the walls weren’t complete when she got trapped because once it is complete, the lab will be impenetrable.
Chad sends Rachel upstairs to see Thomas, noting that he thinks a visit from her might cheer him up. Jennifer tells Marlena that it’s good to see her and hopes they can get together to catch up which Marlena says she would love. Jennifer then exits to join Jack and Charlotte at the pumpkin patch. Marlena tells Chad that she couldn’t help but notice the tension between he and Jennifer. Chad responds that Jennifer is not happy with him. Marlena assumes that it has something to do with what Rachel said to Thomas. Chad blames himself as he thought he could get the rest of his family to accept his relationship with Cat, but he was wrong.
Thomas sits in his room, playing a video game until Rachel comes in. Rachel apologizes for what she said about Cat and his mom and hopes he’s not mad at her. Thomas responds that he’s not as he’s glad she told him. Thomas informs Rachel that he got so upset that Chad broke up with Cat, which Rachel says is good. Rachel declares that now all he has to do is make sure they stay broken up.
Tate questions Brady telling him that his DNA doesn’t match Sophia’s baby and if he’s absolutely sure. Brady confirms that he’s positive. Tate asks how this could happen and how this could be. Tate says all this time he thought he was a dad and now he doesn’t know what to think or feel. Brady knows it’s a lot and he can’t imagine what he’s taking in now. Tate realizes that he has to go tell Holly now because she’s leaving for Paris now because she thinks that they can’t fix things but now he knows they can so he has to go stop her. Tate tells Brady that he loves him but he has to go as he runs out of his dorm room.
Tate rushes in to the Kiriakis Mansion and tells Maggie that he needs to see Holly and asks if she’s there. Maggie informs him that she just dropped her off at the airport. Tate asks if her plane has left, pleading with her that he needs to know. Maggie responds that she hasn’t left yet, so Tate says there is still time to stop her.
EJ tells Cat that there is not much here but it will soon be a state of the art laboratory. Cat says it sounds like it will be great for the town. Cat knows EJ has more to do and says she can handle the rest on her own but EJ says she’s his right hand, so he wants to make sure that she has everything she needs to do her job effectively. EJ remarks that she has already proven her worth. EJ tells Cat that he’s there for her if she ever needs someone to talk to during this difficult time.
Thomas asks Rachel how to make sure Chad and Cat stay broken up. Rachel responds that it’s easy and she’s done it a bunch of times, starting with Chloe. Thomas asks what she did. Rachel excitedly recalls how she told Brady that she hated Chloe and would never be happy if they were together until Chloe left town. Rachel adds that she also got Ava Vitali to leave town and she went all the way to China which she calls a long story. Rachel tells Thomas that he can never let Chad think he’s okay with him dating Cat because as long as she’s sticking around, he could always go back to her.
Chad tells Marlena that first he was so angry at Cat but then he learned it was Clyde that put her in that situation and that she was just desperate to save her mother, so he eventually knew why she did what she did and he was able to forgive her. Chad says they became friends and he connected with her more than he had with anyone in a really long time. Marlena calls it a complicated situation, pointing out that he didn’t come to his feelings for Cat overnight so he can’t expect his family to get over their feelings overnight. Chad guesses he figured since he got over it, that the rest of his family could too which he calls stupid but Marlena calls hopeful. Chad feels bad that he led Cat on and made her believe they could actually work. Chad knows Marlena has been the only champion Cat has had in Salem and he appreciates it. Rachel returns to the room, so Marlena asks how it went. Rachel responds that she told Thomas that she was sorry and he said it was okay. Marlena decides they should be on their way. Rachel asks for a cookie first so Chad sends her to the kitchen to get one. Marlena wishes she could tell Chad that everything will be alright, but it took awhile for him to change his mind about Cat, so it may take awhile for his family to change their minds as well. Chad agrees to remain hopeful. Rachel comes back with her cookie and tells Chad goodbye. Chad says he’s really glad she stopped by and he’s sure Thomas is too. Rachel calls it her pleasure as she exits with Marlena.
Maggie notes that Holly turned her phone off so Tate says he has to get to the airport. Maggie knows he wants to stop her but her flight leaves in an hour and she was already at the gate. Tate declares he will do what he has to and rushes out.
Brady joins Marlena at the Pub. Marlena tells him that Rachel is in the kitchen with Roman. Marlena thanks Brady for joining them and mentions stopping to see Chad and Thomas. Marlena brings up Belle being meant to join them. Brady guesses it’s traffic and tells Marlena that he’s glad to have a moment alone with her because he has some unbelievable news that he thinks is good but will take a bit to process. Brady reveals to Marlena that it turns out that Tate is not the father of Sophia’s baby and that the fire house baby that Rafe was raising is actually Sophia’s baby. Marlena questions how that’s even possible. Brady says he will explain later as Rachel comes back and hugs him.
Cat and EJ return to his office. Cat thanks EJ for the tour of the clinic. Cat mentions getting back to work and checking his e-mails. EJ says he’s going to step out for lunch and suggests Cat do the same, joking that she doesn’t want to work harder than her boss as he then exits the office. Cat shuts the door behind him and goes to search his desk when she gets a call from Chad. Chad says he just wanted to check in and see if everything is okay. Cat says she’s okay and asks how Thomas is. Chad says he’s still pretty upset. Cat says she’s sorry to hear that. Chad responds that he’s sorry about everything.
Jennifer sits in the town square at the Tom and Alice plaque. Jennifer declares that she’s back home in Salem but she needs her grandparents’ help as she wants to do what’s right for Thomas and Charlotte and their family, but she doesn’t know what that is. She needs Tom and Alice’s help to show her the right path to take.
At the airport, Holly says goodbye to Salem when Tate rushes up to catch her. Holly questions what he’s doing there and how he got past security. Tate reveals that he bought a ticket to make sure he got in to see her. Holly calls this crazy and says he can’t come with her to Paris. Tate responds that he doesn’t want to go with her to Paris, he wants her to stay in Salem. Holly argues that she can’t keep doing this or stay in Salem. Tate stops her and says he knows she thinks that he slept with Sophia, but he did not. Holly brings up that Arianna said she saw Sophia coming out of his room. Tate blames himself for that but says it’s not what she thinks. Tate confirms that he invited Sophia over and he’s not proud of it but he thought if he could get her to think something might happen between them, she would tell him the truth about the baby. Tate admits that they kissed but swears that’s all that happened as he would never do that to her because he loves Holly and only her.
Thomas listens in from the doorway as Chad tells Cat that he’s sorry he hurt her as he really thought they could find a way to make it work. Cat doesn’t want Chad to worry about her and to focus on taking care of himself and his kids as they hang up. Thomas then approaches Chad, who says he talked to Jennifer and she said he wanted to go live with them. Chad says he gets why he felt that way, but now that he called things off with Cat, he asks if he changed his mind and they are good. Thomas says no, declaring that as long as Cat’s in Salem, he won’t be good.
Cat takes her purse and walks out of EJ’s office.
Brady thanks Marlena and says he and Rachel will head home as EJ arrives and greets them. EJ tells Rachel that it’s good to see her again and asks how he is. Rachel responds that she’s okay. EJ asks if she likes living with her dad. Rachel says it’s fine and asks if they can go now, so Brady exits with her. EJ then sits with Marlena, commenting that Rachel couldn’t get away from him fast enough. Marlena says he clearly makes her uncomfortable even if she doesn’t know why. EJ asks how long she thinks that will last and if Rachel will ever remember that she shot him.
Cat returns to the hospital clinic and uses her phone to take pictures of the lab security door and then climbs through the hole in the wall.
Tate asks if Holly believes him. Holly responds that she does but it’s not enough. Holly says she’s sorry but as long as he and Sophia share a child, she’s always going to have a hold on him. Tate says not anymore as he reveals he just found out that the baby is not his. Tate says Brady just told him there was a DNA test and everything. Tate says he has a million questions too but the only thing that matters is there is nothing standing between them. Tate tells Holly that he loves her and wants to be with her. Holly doesn’t know what to say. Tate asks her to just stay in Salem and not get on the plane as they kiss.
Interview with Christopher Gorham of “Sheriff Country” on CBS by Suzanne 10/13/25
Christopher Gorham is working hard right now. He’s on three different TV shows: “Tempest” on HULU/Disney+; “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” on CBS (continuing the role of Scott, Mandy’s ex-boyfriend, from last season); and the new series “Sheriff Country,” also on CBS (where he plays Mickey’s ex-husband, Travis). The last show is his main one, and it’s a spin-off from the popular Friday night show, “Fire Country.” Mickey (played by Morena Bacarin), is the sister of Sharon on “Fire Country,” and there will be more crossovers between the two shows.
Watch our interview and learn all about the three shows, and Christopher’s work on them. He’s very nice, and an amazing actor. I was thrilled to speak with him, frankly. Check out his shows – especially the new one, “Sheriff Country!” It premieres Friday, 10/17. “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” season 2 starts Thursday, 10/16 (both on CBS, but you can also watch them on Paramount+ the next day.) “Tempest” has already premiered on HULU. Two new episodes drop each Wednesday. Also, please watch the video below and enjoy!
SHERIFF COUNTRY stars Morena Baccarin as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Diane Farr of FIRE COUNTRY). She investigates criminal activity while she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater, contending with her ex-con father, Wes (W. Earl Brown), who is an off-the-grid marijuana grower, and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter. SHERIFF COUNTRY is an expansion of the universe of the hit drama series FIRE COUNTRY.
Premieres Friday, Oct. 17 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.
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Christopher Gorham stars as Travis in SHERIFF COUNTRY. Also on the horizon for fall is Hulu’s Korean spy drama, “Tempest,” in which he stars alongside John Cho.
Recently, he starred as Bob Barnard in the original dark comedy series “Insatiable” and as Trevor Elliot in “The Lincoln Lawyer.” Also, Gorham starred in “Out of Practice” opposite Ty Burrell and Henry Winkler. He has also held roles in GEORGIE & MANDY’S FIRST MARRIAGE, MATLOCK, 2 BROKE GIRLS and HARPER’S ISLAND on the Network.
Gorham is known from his starring role on “Ugly Betty” as Betty’s accountant boyfriend, Henry. Also, Gorham starred as blind CIA operative Auggie Anderson in the hit series “Covert Affairs,” for which he was awarded the Seeing Beyond Vision Loss: Special Achievement Award from the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. He also directed four episodes of the series.
Gorham’s additional television credits include “Full Circle,” “The Magicians,” “Medical Investigation,” “Odyssey 5,” “Popular” and “Justice League.”
Gorham made his feature film directorial debut with the comedy “We Love You, Sally Carmichael!” in which he also starred alongside Jack McBrayer, Bitsie Tulloch and Paula Marshall.
Gorham made his film acting debut in Danny Boyle’s “A Life Less Ordinary” with Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz. Additionally, he starred opposite Anne Hathaway in the film “The Other Side of Heaven,” and more recently reprised his role in the long-anticipated sequel. Additional film roles include “The Ledge,” “Answer This,” “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend” and “Somebody’s Hero.”
Gorham starred as the father of a child with autism in the independent film “A Boy Called Po,” directed by John Asher, which won Best Feature Film at the 2016 Palm Beach International Film Festival.
On the stage, Gorham guest starred in the off-Broadway production “Spalding Gray: Stories Left to Tell” at the Minetta Lane Theatre and performed in the play “The Water Children” at The Matrix Theatre.
Gorham is a Fresno native. While attending UCLA, he met his wife and they now have three sons and live in Los Angeles. His birthday is Aug. 14. Follow him on Instagram @chrisgorham.
Leo and Javi walk through the town square with Tesoro, talking about how they will miss these walks. Johnny and Chanel then come through. Leo and Javi call out to them and ask if they want to say hi to Tesoro. Chanel says she can’t and rushes off while Johnny tells them it’s not a good time.
At the hospital, Sarah asks Kayla if they can talk because she’s facing a moral dilemma and could use her advice.
Tate lays in his dorm room with his headphones on until Aaron comes in and scares him. Tate comments on not being in the mood so Aaron asks what his problem is.
Johnny catches up to Chanel outside of the Pub. Chanel cries that she couldn’t stand to be around Tesoro after everything that has happened. Johnny encourages that they are closer than ever to proving they were set up. Brady comes out from the Pub and asks if they got ahold of Holly. Chanel explains that Holly claimed not to remember taking or sending the photos to Johnny. Johnny thinks she is telling the truth since she was in the hospital. Brady questions who sent the photos if not Holly. Johnny responds that they believe it was Sophia.
Leo and Javi talk about Johnny and Chanel seeming upset. Leo wonders if their home visit with the social worker didn’t go well. Arianna comes by and thanks Javi for helping her with the fire at her dorm room. Javi asks how Holly is. Arianna responds that she’s physically fine but mentally is another story. Leo jokes that he loves a good story. Javi asks Arianna if she and Holly are getting a new dorm room. Arianna responds that she’s going to have to look for a new roommate.
At the Kiriakis Mansion, Holly is on the phone with Nicole, talking about her upcoming flight to Paris. Holly mentions that Maggie is taking her to the airport soon so she’s going to finish packing and hangs up.
Aaron questions Tate’s sad vibe. Tate responds that he and Holly are over for good this time. Aaron argues that he’s said that before and asks if that’s not just the normal ebb and flow of their relationship. Tate declares that he means it this time as he lost her and it’s all his fault. Aaron responds that it’s probably for the best.
Chanel explains to Brady that they think Sophia blames Johnny for backing out of the adoption and that she’s furious with Tate for being in love with Holly. Johnny adds that they think Sophia orchestrated the whole plan to make it look like he was having an affair with Holly. Brady calls that pretty diabolical. Johnny reveals that they were on their way to confront Sophia since Roman said she’s working at the Pub, but Brady informs them that he was just inside and overheard Roman say that Sophia called in sick.
Sarah tells Kayla that she’s been sitting on a secret for months and she figured she would consult with Kayla to unburden herself. Kayla asks what’s going on. Sarah explains that it’s about Sophia as she examined her shortly after giving birth but something about her story isn’t adding up. Sarah informs her that Sophia told Tate that the baby was a girl but the ultrasound showed it was a boy. Kayla reveals she knows about that which surprises Sarah, who asks how she found out. Kayla tells her that Steve said something that made her look in to it. Sarah then tells Kayla that Sophia gave birth earlier than she claimed and that she’s the one who left her baby at the fire house drop off.
Arianna brings Holly the rest of her clothes to the Kiriakis Mansion. Arianna talks about being sad to see Holly leave but says she gets why she feels she has to do this. Holly talks about feeling bad to leave Arianna, but notes that she will send a letter to the disciplinary committee, accepting blame for everything before she leaves. They hug as Arianna says she’s going to miss her and Holly says she doesn’t know how she would’ve gotten through everything without her. Holly reminds Arianna not to say a word to anyone about her leaving, especially Tate until after she leaves. Arianna says it is too bad as she always imagined Holly and Tate were meant to be. Arianna doesn’t blame Holly for giving up on Tate after what he did to her as she deserves so much better. Arianna encourages that Holly will find somebody in Paris, who knows how lucky they are to have her.
Tate questions how Aaron could even say it’s for the best when he’s pouring his heart out over the girl he’s completely in love with. Aaron argues that she’s in to someone else which Tate calls a complete lie and asks how he could even say that. Aaron apologizes and tells him to calm down as he didn’t mean to set him off. Tate apologizes for going off on him when he’s just trying to help. Tate says he’s not thinking right as he misses Holly a lot. Aaron gets that he wants to defend Holly’s honor, but questions where Holly is if the rumors aren’t true. Aaron argues that if Tate lost Holly, he should go find her and make it right. Tate responds that he can’t because he doesn’t deserve her.
Chanel asks Brady if he knows where Sophia lives. Brady says he does but points out that while they have reason to be suspicious, they have zero proof, so if they tip their hand, they may never find the truth. Johnny agrees that they need to be strategic about this. Chanel suggests going to see Holly first and assuring that they believe her. Brady adds that they can ask who would have had access to her phone. Johnny then realizes that if what they suspect is true, then Tesoro would be Brady’s grandson.
Kayla tells Sarah that Brady and Steve had the same thought that Sophia was the mother of the baby dropped off at the firehouse, but they ran a DNA test with Tate and the baby but it was not a match twice. Sarah says she was with Brady when he got the results the second time and it took everything in her not to tell him what she knows. Kayla relates to being in that situation many times. Sarah then tells Kayla that she decided to confront Sophia directly, assuming she lied, so she felt responsible as a doctor and mother to make sure her baby is in good hands. Kayla asks what Sophia said. Sarah says that she was shocked that the DNA didn’t match and swore she was the mother that left her baby in the fire house. Sarah then reveals that Sophia ultimately admitted that Tate must not be the father.
Aaron reminds Tate that he’s his best friend and he’s here for him, so he asks Tate to tell him exactly what happened between he and Holly. Tate tells him that they got in to a huge fight at the bookstore where she told him that Sophia was just using the baby situation to keep him close and then he had the idea to invite Sophia over to their dorm to watch a film, but really to try and get information on the adoptive parents. Aaron asks if it worked. Tate says that Sophia saw right through him and tried to leave so he tried to stop her by kissing her. Tate adds that didn’t work either as Sophia knew what was up, Holly found out and said she never wanted to see him again.
Holly tells Arianna that all her texts and photos are all gone and she still doesn’t know what happened to her old phone. Arianna assumes that the phone fell in to the trash and caught on fire, but she’s still going to ask Sophia if she remembers anything. Holly asks why she would ask Sophia. Arianna reveals that Sophia stayed with them since she had nowhere to go with the curfew in the blackout.
Leo finishes calls at home and tells Javi that his sources have nothing on Johnny and Chanel or any of the other parents in the running to adopt Tesoro. Javi says for what it’s worth, he’s on Johnny and Chanel’s team, pointing out that they would still be able to hang out with Tesoro since they live close by and seem to like them. Leo agrees since if someone else adopts him, they may never see Tesoro again.
Brady reveals to Johnny and Chanel that he had a DNA test run on Tesoro and Tate and it came back negative. Johnny remarks that it rules out Tate as Tesoro’s father while Chanel complains that if Sophia wrote the letter, she was lying just to try and stop them from adopting. Brady responds that could be, unless…
Kayla calls it so bizarre, wondering who the father is if not Tate. Sarah says that Sophia wouldn’t say, but she gave her a DNA sample to prove that she is Tesoro’s mother. Sarah says she dropped the sample off in the lab last night to have it analyzed alongside Tesoro’s so she can be sure that she is telling the truth. Sarah prays that Sophia comes to her senses and tells Tate that he isn’t the father of her baby. Kayla questions why she wouldn’t. Sarah guesses that she’s ashamed that she slept with someone else around the same time and didn’t tell Tate. Sarah says she can’t force Sophia’s hand, but she doesn’t know she can keep it from Brady and Tate. Kayla knows how much they care about Brady and Tate, but says their hands are tied and they’ve already pushed the limits. Sarah knows and calls it all very frustrating. Kayla says at least they know the child is cared for whether it’s Sophia’s or not. Kayla then walks away.
Javi tells Leo that on the bright side, maybe they’ll have more time with Tesoro with the adoption process stalled. Leo admits he hoped they would have him for Halloween and jokes about dressing him up as Elvis. Leo then reveals he got a pirate Halloween costume since Tesoro’s name means treasure. Javi calls that great but reveals he also got him a costume, so he goes to get it.
Brady states that Johnny said the DNA test ruled Tate out as the father, but didn’t rule out Sophia as the mother. Chanel questions if he thinks it’s possible that Tate isn’t the father of Sophia’s baby. Brady says he doesn’t know as Sophia had always been adamant that it could only have been Tate but he didn’t think about it until now that Tate may not be the baby’s father.
Aaron tries to encourage Tate that he didn’t blow it, but Tate says he blew it with Holly and then told Sophia that he’s done trying to dig for more information about the baby and the adoptive parents. Tate says it’s just been a huge emotional drain on him when he’s supposed to be a college kid. Tate decides Sophia is never going to tell him the truth about the baby, so he just can’t keep fighting it. Aaron advises Tate that he has his whole life ahead of him and to just try looking at the future and what can be instead of ruminating on everything that has gone wrong. Aaron suggests he go take a walk in the nature preserve. Aaron thinks Tate should close this chapter of his life and start the next one.
Holly says she’s all packed and is going upstairs to make sure she didn’t forget anything. Arianna repeats that she’s going to miss her so much, but they can still talk on the phone every day and jokes that she can send her pictures of the hot French guys she’ll be dating. Arianna promises to come visit when she gets settled in as they hug. Arianna assures that Holly will crush it there and that Paris will be lucky to have her. Holly responds that Salem is really lucky to have her. Arianna then exits the mansion as Holly sits down, looking uncertain.
Tate remains in his room, looking at photos of he and Holly on his phone until Arianna shows up at his door to return a jacket of his that Holly found after the fire. Arianna remarks that she half-expected to find Sophia in the room with him. Tate responds that there’s nothing going on between he and Sophia. Arianna asks if he’s sure since it looked a certain way when she saw Sophia came out of his room the other night. Tate says that Sophia told him about that and he’s sure she didn’t believe her when she said nothing happened. Tate tells Arianna that he regrets kissing Sophia while Arianna argues that she knows they did a lot more than just kiss. Tate informs her that they actually didn’t.
Johnny and Chanel go to the Kiriakis Mansion to see Holly. Johnny asks if she’s taking a trip somewhere. Holly responds that if they came to give her a hard time, there’s no need, because she’s unenrolling from Salem U and moving to Paris so she won’t be around to give them any more problems. Chanel says they aren’t worried about that. Johnny tells her that they don’t believe she sent those photos as they think she was setup.
Sarah questions if Kayla is saying there’s nothing they can do. Kayla says she’s afraid not. Sarah asks if there’s no workaround, arguing that Tate has rights too as does the real father. Kayla thinks they need to wait for the DNA results to come back and then proceed, while maybe Sophia will have a burst of conscience and tell Tate herself that he’s not the baby’s father. Brady then arrives and greets them.
Javi puts Tesoro in the firefighter costume he got for him and shows Leo. They talk about loving that one and the pirate costume, so they will decide on Halloween. Leo decides to take a selfie with them.
Holly questions Johnny and Chanel thinking she was setup. Johnny explains that they started thinking really hard about what could’ve happened and realized that the photos were sent from Holly’s old phone while she was at the hospital, after she already lost it. Holly questions how that’s possible and where her old phone is. Chanel says that’s what they are trying to figure out and asks if she can think of anyone who could have got a hold of her phone that night. Holly says she was pretty wasted that night so she can’t remember. Johnny urges her to try. Holly recalls talking to Arianna and then remembers that Arianna just told her that Sophia spent the night of the blackout in their room. Chanel confirms that’s exactly what they think.
Arianna questions Tate saying he only kissed Sophia to try and get information out of her, arguing that he literally admitted to cheating on Holly. Tate clarifies that he felt like a lying jerk for even kissing Sophia and that’s what he thought Holly was talking about. Tate swears that is all that happened that night and he did not sleep with Sophia. Tate then questions if she told Holly that he slept with Sophia. Arianna says not exactly but Holly overheard Sophia making it sound like they slept together, so she just confirmed it was probably true because of how Sophia made it seem and gave her the impression that they did something that night with her body language. Tate can’t believe it and says he’s going to clear things up with Holly. Arianna says that’s if there’s even still time which Tate questions. Arianna then reveals to Tate that Holly is dropping out of school and moving to Paris today. Tate asks if she’s joking. Arianna explains that Holly made her promise not to tell him but now he has to go before it’s too late.
Brady tells Sarah and Kayla that he’s sorry to interrupt but it’s important. Brady reveals that he took Sophia’s work apron from the Pub and asks if they can get DNA off of it. Kayla says maybe but asks why. Brady responds that he wants to run another DNA test to match up against the fire house baby as he knows Tate isn’t the father, but he needs to know if Sophia is the mother. Kayla says that won’t be necessary as Sarah reveals they’re already running the test with Sophia’s permission. Brady doesn’t understand why. Sarah then gets the results back. Brady asks what it says. Kayla tells him that Tesoro is not his grandson. Brady responds that he knows that and is asking about Sophia since he thinks she’s been wrong all along and that Tate is not the father. Sarah says all they can tell him is that Tate is not the father. Brady points out that they didn’t say anything about Sophia not being the mother.
Interview with author Neal E. Fischer of the book “LAW & ORDER SVU: CONFIDENTIAL – Everything We Love about the Show We Can’t Stop Watching” by Suzanne 9/25/25
This was such an interesting interview because Neal is a fellow TV and mystery fan, so we had a lot to chat about. His book is really fun. Every fan of “Law & Order: SVU” should buy it to add to their collection. I’m not kidding about how interesting it was because after I turned off the recording, we chatted away for a while more about TV mysteries! That almost never happens. I hope you enjoy it, and this book. Buy it here!
Coming October 14th, the new book LAW & ORDER SVU: CONFIDENTIAL – Everything We Love about the Show We Can’t Stop Watching, by Neal E. Fischer, is the ultimate investigation into the world of Law & Order: SVU.
With over 25 seasons and 570+ episodes, SVU has become more than a show—it’s a cultural ritual. Fischer’s deep dive explores what makes it so addictive, comforting, and cathartic, even as it tackles “especially heinous” crimes.
A map of SVU filming locations and their real world context
Full character arcs of beloved detectives like Olivia Benson and Fin Tutola
How true stories inspired some of SVUs most gripping episodes
The addictive formula behind every SVU case
Memorable celebrity guest stars and their roles
The ultimate book for Law & Order: SVU superfans, Fischer explores why the show remains so beloved—how, despite its focus on “especially heinous” crimes, it offers comfort, catharsis, and connection. More than just a TV drama, SVU has become a cultural phenomenon, a weekly ritual, and a binge-worthy obsession.
Whether you’re a long-time viewer or a recent binge-watcher, Law & Order SVU: Confidential is essential reading for anyone who’s ears perk-up at the sound of “dun dun.”
Publishing October 14, 2025 by Epic Ink, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Neal E. Fisher’s Website BIO: He’s an award-winning filmmaker, writer, podcaster, and pop culture fanatic who cut his teeth as a musician and performer on stage before ultimately transitioning behind the scenes. After a brief but rewarding stint directing children’s theater in Chicago’s South Loop, Neal moved on to a diverse slate of projects like the award-winning documentary 10 mountains 10 years (narrated by Anne Hathaway), #whokilledheather, an innovative branded web series, and many short films and features screened at festivals around the world.
When he’s not developing film/tv projects or directing commercial campaigns for brands such as Dunkin’, Heinz, and Cars.Com (an award-nominated Super Bowl campaign), you’ll find Neal in cute coffee shops furiously writing books on subjects like 80’s icon Patrick Wwayze, tv sitcoms, trivia, and pop culture history. If you want more Neal, you can hear him each week on his podcasts, Triviality and Curated By Chance.
Interview with Adam Saunders, Tony Danza, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Kym Whitley, and Rizwan Manji of the film “Re-Election” by Suzanne 10/6/25
Although I only had a few minutes with them, I enjoyed speaking with these actors. Adam Saunders not only starred in the movie, but he also wrote, produced and directed it. This is a really fun, farcical comedy with a hint of political satire. It’s very entertaining. Saunders does a wonderful job playing the lead character, Jimmy, who tries to better his life by re-creating some of his high school glory as class president. It’s worth checking out!
First, I spoke with Bex Taylor-Klaus, Rizwan Manji and Kym Whitley. Bex has the largest part of the three, as a trans teen that tries to teach Jimmy how to win. I’ve seen them in past projects, such as “Arrow,” “The Killing” and many other roles. Rizwan Manji, who plays the Texas governor (and Jimmy’s rival) has a very familiar comedy face. I think I know him most from the 2019 sitcom “Perfect Harmony.” Kym Whitley has a slightly larger role as the school’s superintendent. She’s done stand-up and has appeared in many TV shows and movies, including the reason hit film, “Happy Gilmore 2.” Anyway, we had a fun chat. All three of us were cracking up!
I spoke with Adam and with Tony Danza after that. They had a lot to say. It was an honor to speak with Tony because I’m a fairly big fan of his. I used to watch his two big hit shows, “Taxi” and “Who’s the Boss.” I never missed an episode of either. He plays Jimmy’s dad in this. Check out his cookbook, “Don’t Fill Up on the Antipasto: Tony Danza’s Father-Son Cookbook.” It looks amazing – and funny, too! Don’t miss this funny, heartwarming and thought-provoking movie, either.
We did have a tiny glitch when the internet interrupted us, but it didn’t last very long.
Written and Directed by ADAM SAUNDERS
Starring ADAM SAUNDERS, BEX TAYLOR-KLAUS,
NATHALIE KELLEY, PATTY GUGGENHEIM and KYM WHITLEY
with RIZWAN MANJI and TONY DANZA
October 10:
October 17:
Opens in New York, NY (Regal Union Square)
Opens in Dallas, TX (Angelika Film Center)
Opens in Atlanta, GA (The Springs Cinema & Taphouse)
Rating: PG-13 some strong language, suggestive material, and teen partying
Runtime: 84 mins (1 hr 24 mins)
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Written and Directed by ADAM SAUNDERS
Starring ADAM SAUNDERS, BEX TAYLOR-KLAUS,
NATHALIE KELLEY, PATTY GUGGENHEIM and KYM WHITLEY
with RIZWAN MANJI and TONY DANZA
October 10:
October 17:
Opens in New York, NY (Regal Union Square)
Opens in Dallas, TX (Angelika Film Center)
Opens in Atlanta, GA (The Springs Cinema & Taphouse)
Rating: PG-13 some strong language, suggestive material, and teen partying
Social Media: Website – reelectionmovie.com
Instagram – @reelectionmovie
Facebook – Re-Election Movie
TikTok – @reelectionmovie
A wry, warm, and witty coming of (middle) age comedy, RE-ELECTION follows a 40-something underdog who returns to high school to reboot his past and finally win the race for class president.
High school haunts everyone, in one way or another. For Jimmy Bauer (director-writer-producer ADAM SAUNDERS), it was losing the race for class president during his senior year back in 1995, which caused him to drop out. Now a 40-something underdog stuck working in a memorabilia store owned by his dad (TV comedy icon TONY DANZA), Jimmy decides to go back to school for his missing class credits — and win the election he’s sure will make his life right. But after 30 years, things have changed a bit, and with the help of his new Gen-Alpha friend Noa (BEX TAYLOR-KLAUS) and former classmate-turned-girlfriend Ama (NATHALIE KELLEY), Jimmy learns that it’s not how we start a journey that matters — it’s how we finish it.
ABOUT THE CAST
ADAM SAUNDERS (Jimmy) Multi-hyphenate Adam Saunders’ most recent film, DOTTY & SOUL, premiered in 2023 and sold to Showtime. The film was written, directed and produced by Saunders, who also stars in the film opposite Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Leslie Uggams. It was produced by Footprint Features, the production company Adam co-founded. With Footprint, he has produced DARBY AND THE DEAD (dir. Silas Howard, starring Auli’i Cravalho) for 20th Century Studios; WHEN WE FIRST MET (dir. Ari Sandel, starring Adam Devine) for Netflix; SHIMMER LAKE (dir. Oren Uziel, starring Rainn Wilson) for Netflix; ABOUT ALEX (dir. Jesse Zwick, starring Aubrey Plaza) for Sony; and FAMILY WEEKEND (dir. Benjamin Epps, starring Joey King) for Paramount. He holds a BA in Drama from Duke University and an MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama.
BEX TAYLOR-KLAUS (Noa) In 2011, Bex Taylor-Klaus was introduced as one of the first and most well-received transgender roles on cable TV on the critically acclaimed THE KILLING. They have been a catalyst and inspired more ideas for transgender, trans nonbinary, and non-conforming representation in Hollywood over the last decade. In the last couple of years Bex has been in leading roles such as CBS Films’ HELLFEST along with the Netflix hit, DUMPLIN’ where they played a supporting role opposite Jennifer Aniston. They can also be seen in Millennium’s BLACKBIRD opposite Kate Winslet and Susan Sarandon. They most recently wrapped on Adam Saunders’ feature film, RE-ELECTION, and last year, they finished filming for the indie film, I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST, written and directed by Tommy Dorfman.
RIZWAN MANJI (Manish) Rizwan Manji is an actor known for his work in television and film. He received a Best Guest Actor nomination at the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards for playing Ray Butani on SCHITT’S CREEK. The CBC/Pop TV series became a cultural phenomenon and swept the 2020 Emmy Awards, including Best Comedy. Manji is also known for playing Rajiv Gidwani, the ambitious assistant manager in the NBC comedy OUTSOURCED. The show was part of the network’s Thursday night comedy lineup and was the first American sitcom set in India with a predominantly South Asian cast. He also appeared as Jamil in the DC Extended Universe series PEACEMAKER. His additional television credits include IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, THE MAGICIANS, MR. ROBOT, and BETTER OFF TED, as well as BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION, a musical television special created by ABC in honor of the classic movie, starring Rita Moreno, Josh Groban, and H.E.R. In film, Manji has worked with directors like Martin Scorsese (THE WOLF OF WALL STREET), Mike Nichols (CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR), and Jim Jarmusch (PATERSON). He starred in MUSTACHE, a coming-of-age film that won the 2023 Audience Award in the Narrative Feature competition at SXSW. Film credits include THE DICTATOR, TRANSFORMERS, THE DONOR PARTY, SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS, and JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM. He recently wrapped PATEL, written and directed by Ravi Kapoor; the genre-defying film is described as a “deadpan gangster tragedy” set in the world of Indian-American–owned motels. He has several projects in development, including a new take on a well-known and beloved Sit-com and a fish-out-of-water comedy set in South Florida.
KYM WHITLEY (Donna) Kym Whitley is a multi-talented entertainer, rich with humor and heart. She is a Daytime Emmy-Nominated actress for her menacing role as Big Candi on THE BAY. In addition, Kym is a three-time NAACP Image Award-winner for her “Two Funny Mamas” podcast, alongside her partner-in-crime, Sherri Shepherd. As an actress, author, comedian, and multi-award-winning podcaster, namely the 2023 Signal Award winner for her Audible podcast, “Kym,” Whitley has proven her versatility and ability to captivate audiences across multiple mediums. Whitley is an HBCU Fisk graduate, where she pledged Alpha Beta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Kym also holds an Honorary degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg. Kym Whitley serves as a board member for the Special Needs Network, in Los Angeles, CA, which focuses on Autism and other Developmental and Intellectual Challenges. Over the past two years, she’s appeared in several high-profile film projects including YOU PEOPLE (2023) as Aunt Nadine, OUTLAW JOHNNY BLACK (2023) as Sister Betty, and KILLING MARY SUE (2025), where she plays Anita Koch. She also stars as a part of the AA group alongside Adam Sandler in Netflix’s sequel HAPPY GILMORE 2 (2025), portraying the character of Bessie. In addition, Whitley is a producer of the animated short WALK IN THE LIGHT, a powerful true story about a blind man who helped rescue people during the Oklahoma City bombing. On the hosting front, Whitley brought her charm and humor to BET+ as co-host of the reality series I LOVE US alongside Kountry Wayne, celebrating Black culture and comedy. With her dynamic range and enduring appeal, Kym Whitley continues to be a beloved figure in film, television, and live entertainment. Her comedic imprint has been seen on TV series such as CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM (HBO), RAISING WHITLEY (OWN), ACT YOUR AGE (Netflix), and countless others. There is never a dull moment with Kym!
TONY DANZA (Stanislaw) Tony Danza has been one of the world’s most beloved and iconic entertainers for over 40 years. Perhaps best known for his starring roles on two of television’s most cherished and long-running series, TAXI and WHO’S THE BOSS, Danza has also starred in hit films such as ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, SHE’S OUT OF CONTROL, HOLLYWOOD KNIGHTS, and DON JON. Well-established as a song-and-dance man, Danza has also starred on Broadway in THE PRODUCERS, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, and most recently received rave reviews for his performance in the Broadway musical comedy HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, with The New York Times calling his performance “sly genius” and a “career high.” He received an Emmy nomination for his guest spot on THE PRACTICE, and has recently made special appearances on hit shows like BLUE BLOODS, AND JUST LIKE THAT…, and BROAD CITY. Danza most recently starred in the animated feature RUMBLE for Paramount, the Hulu original film DARBY & THE DEAD, the Netflix series THE GOOD COP, the limited series THERE’S JOHNNY on Hulu, and the hit Starz series POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN.
Chanel and Johnny walked through the town square and ran into Leo, Javi and Tesoro. She saw him and ran off. Johnny and Chanel were outside of the pub. He promised her that they would clear their names so they could get a chance to adopt Tesoro. Brady walked outside of the pub and compared notes about Holly and Sophia with Johnny and Chanel. He called her plan diabolical. Brady said Sophia called out and warned them not to tip Sophia up. They agreed not to say anything. Johnny let Brady know that they believed Tesoro was Brady’s grandchild. Brady told Johnny and Chanel the DNA test didn’t match. He wondered if Tate was ever the father of Sophia’s baby. Leo and Javi wondered why Chanel and Johnny acted the way they did when they saw them. Sarah went to see Kayla to talk about a moral dilemma. She started talking to Kayla about Sophia, and she told her what she knew. Kayla told her that she tested Tesoro’s DNA. Sarah told her that Sophia gave birth early. Kayla told her that the DNA test results weren’t a match. Sarah told her that Tate wasn’t the father of Sophia’s baby. Kayla was shocked when she gave her the news. Sarah told her that she was testing Sophia’s DNA. She let Kayla know that Sophia wasn’t going to tell Tate either way. Kayla told her that they pushed the limit of what they could talk about so they had to wait for the test results came back. Brady walked in the room.
Holly let her mother know that her flight would be on time. She was upset about leaving until Arianna arrived at the mansion with her clothes. Holly still couldn’t believe she lost her phone and everything on it. Arianna promised to ask Sophia about the phone. Holly realized that Sophia was there the night of her blackout. Tate was upset about losing Holly. Aaron told him to move on or fight for her. Arianna arrived at Tate’s place. She talked to him about Sophia, but he was confused when she told him that he did more than kiss her. They talked and realized that Sophia made it seem like they slept together. Tate decided to go after Holly to talk to her. Arianna let him know that Holly was going to drop out of school and move to Paris. She told him that he had to stop her. Chanel and Johnny arrived at the Kiriakis mansion to let Holly know that she was set up. They asked her if anyone else could have taken her phone. Holly told them Sophia was there. Johnny and Chanel exchanged looks and realized that Sophia was responsible. Brady got Sophia’s work apron and wanted Kayla and Sarah to do a DNA test on it. The doctors told him that they were already getting a test done. Sarah got the test results on her tablet. Kayla told him that Tesoro wasn’t his grandchild. They couldn’t tell Brady based on those results. Brady caught on to what they were talking about. Sophia is Tesoro’s mother.
Hayley asked Bill where he was the night before. Bill wanted Hayley to trust him. He said despite what happened, he didn’t have erectile dysfunction. Bill warned Hayley that she was going to have to accept that Dani was going to be a part of their lives if they were going to make their marriage work. Dani told Pam that Bill kissed her. She also told Pam about what happened with Hayley. Pam asked if it was fair to use Andre if he was good to her and for her. She asked Dani what would happen if Andre wanted children. Andre showed up while they were talking. Dani noticed Bill sitting across from them and wanted to take Andre home. Bill went to Pam and wanted her to help Dani get rid of Andre. Pam said she couldn’t get Dani to leave her first husband. When Dani and Andre got home, she said she didn’t want him to regret their time together. Andre said he was happy. Dani didn’t believe him so she wanted to give him an out if he wanted to take it. Hayley went to see Bill at his office. She apologized for using Tomas to make him jealous. She said it would never happen again. Eva went to Mona and Jan to see if they could help her with Leslie. Mona said she didn’t want anything to do with Leslie. Jan was willing to listen to Eva and offered to talk to Leslie.
Leslie confronted Tomas about what he did to Eva. She told him that he was with Kat because it was safe. Later on, Eva convinced Leslie to see Jan. Leslie met with Jan. While they were talking, Jan offered to start over with Leslie. A shocked Leslie let Jan know that she missed her. Jacob and Andre ran into each other at the club. They ended up arguing because Jacob said he didn’t approve of him being with Dani. He told Andre that it had something to do with Ashley. When Jacob went home, he and Naomi talked about the baby. Jacob told Naomi that he thought he was okay with not having kids until she said she was pregnant. Jacob said he could see what it was like raising kids with her. Naomi said it would be a lovely dream, but reality would be different. Jacob said it could be better than she thought. Naomi said she was afraid that they wanted different things and could drift apart. Jacob said they would figure it out.
Dani thought about kissing Bill. Bill told a private detective to find out anything he could about Andre. When he told the detective that getting Andre out of Dani’s life was his number one priority, Hayley walked in. She was upset that he was talking about business during their private time. When Bill found out where Andre was, he told Hayley that he had to get to a meeting. Hayley called Caroline and found out that Bill lied about the meeting. Bill saw Andre at Orphey Gene’s and ended up arguing with him. Hayley went to see Dani and thought Bill was with her. Dani enjoyed seeing how miserable Hayley was. Hayley ripped into Dani and warned her to stay away from her husband. Later on, Bill went home to an angry Hayley. Andre told Dani about his conversation with Bill. Vanessa was shocked when Donnell walked in on her and Joey together. Joey said he brought her to the bar so Vanessa wouldn’t have to go back to the house. He tried bonding with Donnell by telling him that his mother died and how he moved past it. Nicole went to see Anita. They talked about Nicole’s broken heart. Anita advised her not to shut her life down or else Leslie and Ted would win. She said having the right person beside her could make life sweeter. Martin and Smitty went out on a date. They talked about the past, present, and future. Martin admitted that he was afraid that he was going to lose Smitty despite what they were doing to save their marriage. They talked about their feelings. Smitty asked Martin to move in.
Jennifer let Julie know that she couldn’t get over Chad’s betrayal with Cat. She wouldn’t be able to conduct the interview about Tom. Julie called Jack to help cheer her up. Chad promised Thomas that he would make things right. He went downstairs and told the Hortons that he planned to make things right. Chad walked out of the house. Jennifer didn’t care what he was going to do. After Chad left, the Hortons reminisced about Jennifer being in Salem 40 years ago. There were flashbacks of Jennifer when she was younger. Julie took out the scrapbooks, and Jennifer thought about their grandparents’ ability to forgive. She refused to forgive Cat for what she did. Julie and Jennifer found a poem Tom wrote to Jennifer after her parents got divorced. Alice gave her advice too. There were flashbacks of Alice and Jennifer talking about her relationship with Frankie. Jennifer felt like her relationship with Frankie led her to Jack. Julie pulled out Jennifer’s first article from the newspaper. There were flashbacks of Jack and Jennifer at the office. He gave her a hard time about a story she wanted to write. The next flashback featured Jack proposing to Jennifer. There were flashbacks of their wedding. Jennifer thought about giving birth to Abby and that made everyone sad.
Chad went to Cat’s place to tell her that Rachel told Thomas about them before he got the chance to do it. Cat fought back tears while Chad told her how bad things were with Thomas. He told her that the only way to make things right was to break up with her. She understood why he had to end things with her. Chad couldn’t ask her to wait for him because he didn’t know when things would be better. He was grateful for the time he had with her. Cat was heartbroken, but she was grateful for the time they had together too. Chad kissed her one last time. JJ thought about calling Jennifer when he was going to kill himself. Jada called him, and he told her about his therapy session. He wanted to continue with therapy. JJ went home and found out about Chad and Cat. Jennifer filled him in about them while Chad broke up with Cat.
Interview with Dani Deetté of “The Runarounds” on Prime Video by Suzanne 10/1/25
I had such a nice chat with Dani, and we bonded talking about TV shows and dogs. I love this show, “The Runarounds,” so much. I hope it gets another season because I’m hooked on it. I loved William Lipton on “General Hospital,” and he’s the star of this show. What makes it really cool is that this was a real-life band before they made the series (which is not based on real life), so all of them are really singing and playing.
Dani has been in many shows and movies, and she also had a whole other career before becoming an actress! She’s pretty amazing. Her dog is adorable, too. Hope you can watch the show and enjoy our video interview.
Dani Deetté was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from the Honors College at Michigan State University with a major in Criminal Justice after spending her senior year abroad at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. Dani got her start in law enforcement after deciding at age 15 that it was the path for her, but after several years in the field and having grown up performing she chose to pursue her creative side – making the transition into TV and film full-time.
Dani booked her first role on Greenleaf TV series after moving to Atlanta and dove into the industry full force. She is most known for her recurring roles as super soldier Gigi on Marvel’s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Sheriff Kim Reddick on Netflix’s hit show Ozark, and Rori Barnhill in Season 3 of the USA Network show, The Sinner. She can also be seen in several guest star appearances including Tulsa King, Matlock, FBI: Most Wanted, and NCIS: New Orleans. Recently Dani was in On Swift Horses with Daisy Edgar Jones, in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 and her upcoming projects include Amazon’s The Runarounds, and For All Mankind on Apple TV.
Now she mentors and coaches other actors and travels bicoastally. Dani is also a passionate environmental and mental health advocate, and often pulls from real life experiences for her work. In her free time she loves spending time in nature with family, friends, and animals – especially her with her do,g Link.
The Runarounds follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break—falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way. With original music, romantic entanglements, and the raw highs and lows of coming-of-age, The Runarounds captures the rush of risking everything at the edge of adulthood to chase your dreams.
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Jonas Pate, David Wilcox, Joon Yun, Josh Pate, Shannon Burke, Lisa Mae Fincannon, Scott Lambert, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell
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Amazon MGM Studios and Skydance Television
Cast
William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, Jesse Golliher, Lilah Pate, Maximo Salas, Kelley Pereira, Marley Aliah, Mark Wystrach, Brooklyn Decker, Hayes MacArthur, and Shea Pritchard
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Christopher Gorham stars as Travis in SHERIFF COUNTRY. Also on the horizon for fall is Hulu’s Korean spy drama, “Tempest,” in which he stars alongside John Cho.
Gorham made his feature film directorial debut with the comedy “We Love You, Sally Carmichael!” in which he also starred alongside Jack McBrayer, Bitsie Tulloch and Paula Marshall.
theater in Chicago’s South Loop, Neal moved on to a diverse slate of projects like the award-winning documentary 10 mountains 10 years (narrated by Anne Hathaway), #whokilledheather, an innovative branded web series, and many short films and features screened at festivals around the world.
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Reddick on Netflix’s hit show Ozark, and Rori Barnhill in Season 3 of the USA Network show, The Sinner. She can also be seen in several guest star appearances including Tulsa King, Matlock, FBI: Most Wanted, and NCIS: New Orleans. Recently Dani was in On Swift Horses with Daisy Edgar Jones, in Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 and her upcoming projects include Amazon’s The Runarounds, and For All Mankind on Apple TV.