Month: August 2026

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Rita hands EJ a delivery in his office. EJ sees on his computer that his inheritance just hit his bank account, so the other heirs should see it soon as well as Rita. EJ reminds Rita not to think about retiring because he needs her here in Salem especially now. Rita agrees they have a lot of irons in the fire. EJ remarks that Stefano’s millions will help the sting of losing his entire investment on Dr. Rolf’s miracle drug. EJ declares that nothing will ease the pain of knowing he’s losing his sister. Rita suggests Lexie receiving her inheritance could ease her pain, to know that Abe and Theo will want for nothing while EJ points out they will want her.

Abe calls Theo, leaving a message asking him to please come home as they need to talk. Abe hangs up and then gets a call from his bank about the inheritance being deposited today. Abe asks if that means Stefano’s estate has been settled.

Alex comes home to find Theo sleeping on his couch.

Gwen goes to Tate’s gym where he is working out. Gwen asks if Holly is out of the hospital yet. Tate says not yet, but he’s going to see her after this. Tate asks if Gwen has visited Xander. Gwen says she hasn’t confronted him for sleeping with Kristen behind her back as she’s been waiting for the perfect opportunity. Gwen suggests Tate can show her a move to really hit him where it hurts.

Holly remains in her hospital bed and calls Xander, saying she needs a favor.

Stephanie comes out from her room, surprised to see Alex is back. Alex points out Theo and questions what’s going on here. Theo wakes up and says he’s obviously overstayed his welcome.

EJ holds the envelope that Rita delivered and says he hopes it doesn’t come to this, but if this is what it takes to stop Sarah from looking in to how Coriseal got in to Holly’s system, he won’t hesitate to use it. Rita asks if he knows how long Lexie has left. EJ says not long and it could be weeks or days. Rita tells EJ that she’s so sorry. EJ says he is too. Rita asks if he’s told Gwen that Dr. Rolf’s drug was unsuccessful. EJ admits he hasn’t, but since Gwen turned on him by trying to buy the hospital out from him, telling Gwen that her investment is lost is the only bright spot in this situation.

Tate works with Gwen on self defense and asks her to promise to only use these techniques if she feels threatened and that she won’t strike first. Gwen agrees to take his advice, but says there are more than a few people she might have to defend herself against like EJ and Kristen. Tate asks if all of her enemies are named DiMera. Gwen says for the most part, but jokes that’s the case for everyone in Salem.

Sarah confronts EJ at the hospital and says whatever he’s up to is probably cruel, amoral, and illegal so she wants him to stay away from Holly. EJ reminds her that he is her boss and calls it blatant disrespect how she ordered him out of Holly’s room. Sarah wants him to stay out of Holly’s room, arguing that her niece doesn’t need his help. EJ argues that Holly doesn’t need Sarah’s help and she made that clear. EJ adds that Holly is an adult and Sarah has no right to interfere in her decisions. EJ says he has many rights when it comes to decisions about Sarah. EJ then declares that he has the right to fire Sarah and he’s exercising that now.

Theo asks Stephanie to pass him his clothes. Stephanie responds that he doesn’t have to leave. Alex questions why Theo spent the night. Stephanie responds that she had a few too many to drink at Small Bar and Theo was a gentleman who walked her home safely. Alex questions further. Theo says he had an argument with his dad and now he’s out of here, but Stephanie stops him from leaving.

Arianna brings Holly a teddy bear in the hospital. Ari thought she’d be in a better mood since she’s no longer dying of arsenic poisoning. Holly complains that she can’t stand being in the hospital any longer. Arianna asks what’s really bothering her. Holly informs her that her mom left today which is fine, but she really wanted her to stay. Holly adds that Tate also hasn’t come by to see her today. Ari assures that he will and is probably just working this morning. Holly mentions Aaron stopping by earlier to see her and bets that Ari is sorry she missed him.

Gwen tells Tate that he’s all for making love and not war, but not when it comes to the DiMeras. Tate advises her to stay away from the DiMeras and then sends her to work the heavy bag.

EJ tells Sarah that he’s firing her effective immediately and to go pack her things. Xander arrives and interrupts, arguing that EJ can’t fire Sarah because she’s under contract. EJ responds that he’ll pay out her contract and do whatever he pleases. Kayla comes over and says he can’t do that while EJ tells her to stay out of it. Kayla then reveals that she just spoke to the board, who decided that EJ’s secret experiments conducted at the hospital were unethical and have revoked his ownership status. EJ calls that absurd. Kayla informs him that he has 90 days to divest himself from the hospital or the board will take it upon themselves to accept the ownership bid from Gwen, leaving EJ upset while Xander and Sarah look pleased.

Stephanie tells Theo that he can’t leave until she properly thanks him for last night as she praises what a great listener he was. Stephanie remarks that it was so nice to be able to share so much with a friend. Theo thanks her and says she was a good friend too. Theo says he really should get going and wishes her luck with everything as he hurries out.

Holly accuses Arianna of having the hots for Aaron. Ari denies it, calling him an annoying nerd but then admits that she had a blast with him at the cabin and that the way he stepped up to help Holly was hot. Ari tells Holly to forget she said that but Holly says no way and suggests she ask him out. Ari says that Aaron is nerdy and not her type. Holly questions how it’s worked out thus far with her type. Holly points out that Aaron really likes her, so maybe finding a new type could be good for her. Ari agrees to think about it.

Kayla argues that EJ has brought nothing but misery to the staff ever since buying the hospital. EJ argues that ever since he bought the hospital, he’s been met with ingratitude. Kayla complains that EJ didn’t buy the hospital to help people, only himself. Kayla declares that the day is coming where no one will have to deal with EJ again. Off to the side, Sarah comments to Xander that seeing EJ get the boot is the best news she’s had in a long time. Xander says now if someone would just boot the bastard off the planet. EJ warns Kayla that this isn’t over as he’s going to appeal the board’s decision. Kayla tells him that he can appeal all he wants, but once the board goes through, he’s out and Gwen is in.

Gwen finishes her workout as Tate congratulates her on going really hard today. Gwen says the place really gets her heart pumping. Gwen then gets a call from Kayla, who says she wanted to let her know that the state has decided to remove EJ as owner of the hospital, so it looks like Gwen would be allowed to purchase it if she’s still interested. Gwen assures that she’s very interested, so Kayla agrees to set up a meeting with the board and get back with her later today. Gwen thanks her and says they will talk soon as she hangs up. Tate asks if it was good news. Gwen excitedly declares that he is looking at the proud owner of the Salem University Hospital.

Sarah questions Xander having Holly’s bag. Xander explains that she called earlier and asked him to bring it as Bonnie packed some of her things since she’s being discharged. Xander then asks why he feels like he did something wrong. Sarah complains that Holly called him behind her back because she’s not ready to be discharged and she knows it. Xander apologizes as he didn’t realize he was going against her orders. Sarah says it’s not him, it’s Holly as she is just furious with her for thinking she’s using drugs again. Sarah argues that she would love another option for how Coriseal got in her system. Sarah talks about taking another sample from the well but Julie had the well decontaminated. They conclude that either EJ altered the first sample and they’ll never know or Holly took the drugs willingly. EJ hides around the corner and listens as Xander tells Sarah that he’s still inclined to believe Holly because this has EJ’s stink all over it. Xander invites Sarah to join him for a bite to eat. Xander then shows Holly a video he took of Victoria singing earlier. EJ watches on as they walk away together. EJ then notices that they left behind Holly’s bag at the front desk.

Tate tells Gwen that their next session is on the books and congratulates her on buying the hospital. Gwen calls their sessions the highlight of her day. Tate tells her to make love, not war as she exits.

Stephanie remarks that she wasn’t expecting Alex home so soon as she’s surprised he was able to leave Joy’s side. Alex explains that the nurse came and is staying with her to help Joy recover from her whiplash until she’s well enough to take care of Kelsey on her own. Stephanie comments that she’s sure Alex will be running over there all the time to help. Alex responds that for his daughter, he will. Alex wishes he could bring Kelsey here. Stephanie asks if that’s his passive-aggressive way of saying he could if she wasn’t such a reckless idiot. Alex says that’s not what he meant at all. Alex understands this has become way more complicated than they expected and maybe Joy isn’t making it better. Stephanie complains that Joy had him move her to a hotel and sleep in her room last night. Alex argues that Kelsey was screaming her head off all night, so no one was sleeping, except Theo here in his underwear. Stephanie tells him that nothing happened while Alex tells her that nothing happened with Joy either, nor would it ever. Alex tells Stephanie that she has to trust him, otherwise they will never find their way through this. Stephanie argues that she does trust him, but Joy’s the one she doesn’t trust.

Theo goes home, where Abe says it’s so good to see him but he didn’t return any of his calls. Abe admits he owes him a huge apology for conspiring with EJ to get him away from DiMera. Theo says it’s not that he just went behind his back, but that he lied to him. Abe says he’s so sorry about that and that he wanted to honor what he thought was Lexie’s wishes, but it was wrong of him to go behind his back to collude with EJ. Abe insists that he wanted to protect him. Abe calls Theo an honest and ethical person while the DiMeras and that company are not.

Arianna asks if she can get Holly anything. Holly thanks her but says she just wants to go home, sleep in her own bed, and eat something different. Arianna feels the opposite as she wants to be anywhere but home. Holly asks if she’s still mad at her mom. Ari responds that when she has kids, she’ll want to be the opposite of Gabi and not try to control them or make decisions for them. Holly says she totally gets it as it sucks when someone you love has no faith in you, like Sarah. Ari points out that Sarah had always been cool. Holly says in this situation, it’s like Sarah immediately thought the worst of her and refuses to believe anything she says. They can’t wait to be back in school and living in the dorms.

Xander tells Sarah that EJ thinks he’s untouchable, but now he’s desperate like when he tried to fire her just now which was because she came too close to the truth.

Alex tells Stephanie that it doesn’t matter what Joy does. Stephanie questions how he can say that when she’s obviously trying to drive a wedge between them. Alex says she would only be able to if she lets her. Stephanie argues that she’s not the one running to her rescue every five seconds. Alex says that she’s the one letting it upset her, then getting mad at him and shutting him out which is her driving a wedge between them. Stephanie realizes he’s right and apologizes, saying she just feels so hurt when he leaves her side to go be with Joy. Alex wishes he didn’t have to. Stephanie says she gets that he does have to since it’s about being there for his daughter, which is why she never should’ve deleted Joy’s message about her accident. Alex brings up there was a time when he silenced her phone in frustration and she ended up missing a very important message from her mom which he regrets to this day. Alex says they will figure it out and just have to remember that they are on the same team. Stephanie tells Alex that she missed him last night. Alex tells her how bad he wanted to come back because he loves her and all he does is think about her as they kiss.

Theo tells Abe that he always thought he was as honest and ethical as they come, but now he lied to him about two hugely important things so he doesn’t know how he can trust him again. Abe admits his feelings are valid, but he wants him to know that he will work hard for the rest of his life to earn Theo’s trust. Abe asks Theo to give him a chance for Lexie’s sake since they just got her back and she doesn’t need tension between them. Theo agrees to get over it. Abe thanks Theo and hugs him, saying he’s very grateful. Theo then asks where Lexie is. Abe says she went out but he doesn’t know where. Abe adds that he has big news for Lexie when she gets home as he announces that she got her inheritance from Stefano and it hit their bank account today. Theo didn’t know the transfers were completed. Abe tells Theo that the money will be his one day, but Theo responds that he doesn’t want it as he doesn’t want anything from Stefano after finding out he was responsible for Lexie getting sick. Abe argues that it’s not Stefano’s money anymore, it’s Lexie’s, and she would want him to have it.

Sarah tells Xander and Kayla that she’s counting the minutes until EJ is gone from the hospital. Kayla notes that EJ will fight it, but he will not win and she assures that Sarah still has her job. Tate arrives and asks how Holly is doing. Sarah responds that she’s bored and restless. Tate asks if he can go see her. Sarah says sure and tells him to take her bag along with the good news that she’s being released soon. Tate says that’s great news and walks away. Xander thought Sarah said Holly wasn’t ready to be discharged. Sarah says she reconsidered and feels confident that Holly can go home where they can keep an eye on her and see if she’s sneaking pills.

Holly and Arianna talk about next semester of school until Tate comes in. Ari decides she will give them some privacy and exits. Tate informs Holly that Sarah is discharging her. Holly is thrilled as she thought she was going to keep her another night. Tate says they are going to get her out of here as they hug.

Gwen goes to EJ’s office and remarks that he looks like he lost his only friend or maybe his favorite hospital. EJ tells her to leave his office. Gwen responds that it won’t be his much longer. EJ tells her not to celebrate just yet as the acquisition is hardly a done deal. EJ adds that he has more bad news for her about Dr. Rolf’s miracle drug but Gwen stops him and says he’s not going to rain on her parade. Gwen tells EJ to enjoy his last hurrah while it lasts as she exits the office.

Abe asks Theo if Lexie has talked to him about going to visit his Grandma Celeste. Theo says they talked about it and guesses now they can afford first class or a private jet. Abe says the thing is, Lexie wants to go alone. Theo is surprised as he thought she talked about them all going together. Abe guesses she changed her mind as she said she wanted one on one time. Abe worries about Lexie going all that way by herself but says he must respect her wishes, which Theo says is important as he then exits.

Stephanie promises to never hang up on Alex again while Alex promises to keep her in the loop on what he’s doing and why. She promises to be more understanding when he needs to take care of Kelsey and to not interfere when Joy tries to get in touch with him again. They kiss until Alex says he’d love to do this forever but he’s wiped out and has to go to bed, so Stephanie decides to go with him.

EJ comes out of his office and runs in to Sarah and Xander. Xander says he can tell EJ is starting to sweat, but EJ says he has nothing to sweat about. Xander says not even a contaminated batch of Coriseal, a cover up, and anonymously leaving a clue on Sarah’s desk. EJ says Xander is out of his mind. Sarah states that if EJ left the book on her desk, then he saved Holly’s life and he knows he cares about her, but he also might have made her sick in the first place along with other people. EJ questions her thinking he’d do anything to harm Holly, arguing that he was her stepfather when she overdosed the first time and he’s also the one helping her with the ridiculous lawsuit from Amy Choi. Sarah asks if EJ is deflecting. EJ asks what Sarah has done to help Holly and says if anyone should be concerned about their actions, it should be her.

Holly goes to change clothes and asks Tate to get a hair tie from her bag. Tate reaches in to Holly’s bag and finds four pills.

Gwen walks to the park, talking on the phone about planning a wire transfer to purchase University hospital when the paper work is complete. Gwen is then grabbed from behind by a masked man.

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Cat and her sister Felicity have breakfast in the town square as EJ approaches and greets them. Cat introduces EJ as her boss, while Felicity questions if EJ is just her boss or if they are dating.

Lexie calls Kristen and leaves a message, saying she needs to see her ASAP, somewhere private away from the DiMera Mansion. Lexie says to call her back as soon as she gets this as it’s a matter of life and death. Abe then comes in and asks if she heard from Theo since he didn’t come home last night. Lexie informs Abe that Theo texted her that he was staying at Alex and Stephanie’s last night. Abe questions why. Lexie assumed it was because of the secret Abe shared with him and that he just needs space and time right now and that she does too.

Marlena and Brady have breakfast at the Brady Pub, talking about the excitement of Rachel coming home from Bayview. Brady says the strange thing is that Kristen wasn’t too happy about it and says it has something to do with EJ, but she wouldn’t give him any details. Marlena says that Kristen expressed concern to her about EJ too and said something about going too far this time, but she didn’t know if there was really going to be a problem. Brady says that Kristen is obviously hiding something. Brady adds that Kristen told him not to worry as it’s just between her and EJ, so as long as Rachel is not collateral damage, he feels Kristen can just deal with her sibling rivalry herself. Marlena agrees that Brady should stay out of it and let EJ and Kristen hash it out like grown adults.

Kristen finishes a run in the park and hears her voicemail from Lexie.

Holly remains in her hospital bed and thinks back to talking to Sarah about Amy Choi wanting her charged and then to arguing with Sarah about not taking Coriseal, as Sarah then enters the room.

Marlena tells Brady that she knows how difficult it is for him to deal with Kristen’s irrational behavior. Marlena thinks Rachel and Tate are very lucky to have Brady as a dad. Brady thanks her. Marlena asks how Tate is. Brady responds that he’s better now that Holly is recovering. Marlena asks if he has any idea how the arsenic poisoning happened. Brady responds that there’s nothing concrete as he and Steve are still looking in to it, but they think that DiMera Pharmaceuticals may be involved which shocks Marlena. Brady says they have nothing definitive but the circumstantial evidence is pretty damning. Marlena says it would explain how the arsenic got in to Holly’s system. Brady responds that the only other option is that Holly took the drug on her own which they are all hoping is not the case.

Holly complains to Sarah that she’s losing her mind and she’s sick of lying here, staring at the walls. Holly adds that the flowers and all of the visitors have stopped, adding that even her mom went back to Paris and she doesn’t know when she’s going to see her next. Sarah reminds Holly that she told Nicole she should go home. Holly says that’s because she could tell her son Jude needed her more than she did, but admits part of her was hoping Nicole would say no and stay because now that she and Maggie are gone, the only person she has left thinks she’s a lying drug addict.

EJ questions why Felicity would ask if he and Cat are dating. Felicity responds that it’s just the vibe she gets. Cat reminds Felicity she has to get to work, but Felicity says she has time.

Abe questions if Lexie needs space from him, asking what’s wrong and if he did something wrong. Lexie responds that he’s been wonderful to her and she loves him with all of her heart, but from the second she wakes up, she feels like she’s under a microscope like he and everyone are on high alert, waiting for her to just shatter. Lexie knows everyone means well, but says she just needs to get away for awhile. Abe asks to where. Lexie responds that she needs to visit her mother, who has been anxious to see her and is in no shape to travel. Abe agrees that’s a wonderful idea and suggests they look at flights tonight, adding that it could be their first trip together since she’s been back but Lexie clarifies that she needs to go away alone.

EJ congratulates Felicity on recently getting her driver’s license. Cat brings up that EJ used to be a racecar driver. EJ doesn’t remember telling her that. Cat says that it was in his bio. Cat adds that she’s sure Felicity would love to drive a racecar, so EJ tells her that could be arranged.

Abe questions Lexie not wanting him to go with her. Lexie explains that she hasn’t spent time with her mom since being back so she thinks it would be best to be one on one. Lexie tells Abe that she’s sorry and hopes he understands. Abe responds that he’s trying, but he doesn’t want to lose any moments with her after losing so many already. Lexie says she feels the same and their time together has been more precious than he knows, but she needs to do this. Lexie tells Abe that she has to go and she loves him so much as she exits.

Marlena tells Brady that John would be so proud of him following in his footsteps and working at Black Patch, which is clearly energizing him. Brady calls it great and thinks he may have inherited some of John’s instinct for it and his instinct is telling him that EJ tampered with the water sample. Marlena says they wouldn’t put that beyond him. Brady then reveals that he went back to the well this morning to get another sample and he will have Steve take it through the ISA labs, so EJ can’t tamper with it this time.

Sarah understands that Holly is upset but says she has to know that she loves and supports her. Holly argues that she doesn’t believe that she’s not using drugs and she had nothing to do with whatever got in her system. Sarah responds that she wants to believe her. Holly complains that she won’t believe her without proof which means she has no faith in her at all. Sarah states that Coriseal somehow ended up in her system and they know the arsenic came from the well water, so she’s doing everything she can to find out where the Coriseal came from so she can take care of her. Holly insists that she didn’t take anything. Holly knows Sarah worked really hard to figure out what was wrong and she’s grateful that she saved her life, but if she doesn’t believe her then she doesn’t want to be around her. Holly asks Sarah to just go. Sarah suggests getting Dr. Fuller but Holly doesn’t want to talk to a shrink, she wants to talk to someone who doesn’t think she’s a liar and that’s not Sarah, so she asks her to leave her alone. Sarah tells Holly that she is on her side and just wants her to get well and be happy. Sarah encourages Holly and says she will always be there for her as she then exits while Holly holds back tears.

Brady tells Marlena that there’s still one part of the theory that he’s struggling with and that’s who left the clue on Sarah’s desk that saved Holly. Marlena suggests a whistleblower at DiMera but Brady questions who would’ve known what was going on with Holly and why they weren’t seen on the security cameras. Brady states that it had to be someone with inside knowledge of DiMera operations and the hospital itself. Brady notes that EJ checks all the boxes but questions why he would risk tipping off Sarah if it would incriminate him. Marlena wouldn’t be so sure about that since Holly is EJ’s stepdaughter, so he’s very fond of her. Marlena adds that EJ may be ruthless and amoral, but he seems to have a heart which drew Brady’s sisters to him and is what Johnny is still trying to find in him. Brady thinks that might be Johnny’s downfall as he’s worried that EJ has dragged him in to this coverup because some things that he and Steve said don’t add up. Marlena hopes that’s not true. Marlena adds that she may be able to find someone who can help them and offers to make a phone call. Brady says he can use all the help he can get, so Marlena says she’ll get back to him.

EJ tells Felicity that they will schedule a ride in his Lamborghini whenever she’s ready which excites her. Cat says that now Felicity really does have to go to work, so she exits. Cat tells EJ that he definitely won Felicity over and that’s saying a lot because she was a very big shipper for her and Chad. Cat jokes that bribery works. EJ asks if they are in the shipping stage then and says it wasn’t bribery as his car has been in the garage for months. Cat remarks that the car costs more than a house and calls it a big sign of trust. EJ says he’s just letting Felicity ride it around the block. Cat comments that a lot of people doubt what Felicity can do and EJ says those people are fools.

Lexie meets Kristen in the park. Kristen asks what’s wrong as her voicemail sounded dire. Lexie responds that it’s not her but reveals that she was at the DiMera Mansion and overheard something. Lexie tells Kristen that it’s EJ, but then she passes out on the bench.

EJ assures Cat that Felicity’s ride will be safe and promises to never put people he cares about in danger. EJ goes to pay the bill while Cat then texts Felicity, thanking her for sticking to the script and saying everything they practiced so that EJ would know she likes him. EJ returns, so Cat says they should get to the office but EJ says he has a pit stop to make first since Holly’s still in the hospital and he’s worried about her, so he wants to check on her and see how her recovery is going, so they walk off together.

Kristen checks on Lexie until she regains consciousness. Lexie says it’s okay but Kristen argues that it’s not and they need to get her to the hospital. Lexie tells her no because she doesn’t want her family to know that she’s dying again.

Brady and Marlena go to the hospital where Marlena spots Cat and goes to ask her for a moment to talk privately about their last session, so they head to Marlena’s office. Sarah comes around and tells Brady that she just had another blow up with Holly, who kicked her out of her room again because she’s furious for not taking her word that she’s not using again. Brady knows it’s painful for them but says maybe they’ll have more to go on when the ISA lab gets the result from the new sample. Sarah says then they will know if anyone else is at risk of getting sick, how to prevent further contamination, and she won’t have to worry if Holly is lying to them all again. Sarah insists that she really wants to believe Holly as Brady hugs her.

EJ visits Holly and asks how she is feeling. Holly says physically she’s much better as the treatment is working slowly but surely, but she feels like she’s losing her mind in here. EJ tells her not to worry about the lawsuit as he has a plan to get that case dismissed and gives his word that she has nothing to worry about.

Sarah thanks Brady for supporting her and Holly. Brady assures that he’s there for her and he promised Tate that he wouldn’t give up on Holly. Brady then gets a text with the ISA lab result that frustrates him.

Marlena sits with Cat and says she discovered something that might be relevant to her investigation. Cat argues that she didn’t tell her what her investigation was about. Marlena says considering how eager she was to become EJ’s assistant, she figured it might have to do with him. Marlena adds that she doesn’t need the specifics but felt she should tell her what she knows because it might give her another option to pursue.

Holly thanks EJ and says at least someone has her back. EJ assures that he always will and asks if anything else is plaguing her. Holly responds that with Nicole back in Paris and Maggie away, the only family she has left in town is Sarah and she’s not feeling close to her right now. EJ understands she must be feeling alone. EJ knows he’s not her stepfather anymore but says he still cares deeply about her, so he’s family too. Holly thanks him and says that means a lot to her. Holly says if only she could convince everyone else she’s not taking drugs as she feels no one will believe her. Holly brings up when she was using and swears that she’s not. EJ stops her and says that he believes her which surprises her.

Brady informs Sarah that there was no trace of Coriseal or arsenic in the new sample which shocks Sarah. Sarah argues that the first sample tested positive and asks if there’s any way this lab could be wrong. Brady assures that he handed them a sealed sample. Sarah questions how arsenic can just disappear from a well. Brady says he has an idea and will do some digging. Brady adds that he’s sorry as he knows she wanted this to line up with Holly’s story. Sarah states that there has to be something she’s not telling her. Sarah then goes to check on a patient. Brady calls Julie and asks if she has a second.

Kristen tells Lexie that they can’t lose her again so there has to be something that can be done. Lexie responds that there isn’t and that Dr. Rolf is gone after doing all he could for her. Lexie asks Kristen to promise not to tell Abe and Theo because she can’t bear to put them through the hell of watching her die again. Lexie says she told Abe that she had to see her mother by herself and that’s what she will tell Theo too as she then disappears. Kristen questions her leaving without saying goodbye. Lexie says she will say goodbye in her own way. Lexie calls it her decision, her life, and her choice. Kristen blames EJ for putting Lexie through this all over again. Lexie says her feelings about what EJ did are complicated, just like her feelings about Kristen for telling Theo about Stefano’s role in her death. Kristen says she’s so sorry. Lexie says that she and Theo worked through it and maybe it’s for the best, but that’s not why she wanted to meet. Lexie tells Kristen that there is something else that EJ is planning to do that she needs to know.

Sarah returns to Holly’s room and questions what EJ is doing there as she demands he get out. EJ questions her kicking him out of a room in his own hospital. Sarah remarks that it hopefully won’t be his for long. Holly tells her that EJ came to check on her and talk about the lawsuit. Sarah argues that Holly doesn’t need help from EJ and says she will call Justin to take care of it. Holly responds that Sarah is not her mother and she’s not a child, so she can choose who represents her in court and who gets to visit her here. EJ says he’ll be back soon, but needs to get to his office. Holly thanks EJ for visiting as he then exits. Sarah tells Holly that she can’t possibly think EJ has her best interests at heart. Holly complains that Sarah just thinks she’s a drug addict while at least EJ believes her. Sarah argues that EJ is just trying to win her over. Holly remarks that Sarah just thinks anyone on her side is a liar. Holly asks what Sarah is even doing here since she told her she didn’t want to see her because she’s stressing her out when she needs to stay calm. Holly tells Sarah to leave her alone and get out now.

Marlena tells Cat about the working theory that Coriseal got in to Holly’s system because of the way EJ disposed of it. Cat questions why EJ would tip off Sarah if that’s true since he’d have a better chance of getting away with it if he let Holly die. Marlena responds that EJ is known to want to help out the people he cares about, so even if he saved Holly’s life, he could still be responsible for other people getting sick and there was a few people who died. Marlena notes that law enforcement haven’t been involved so it’s not really a problem yet for EJ and DiMera, but she thought she would want to know.

Sarah returns to Brady, who informs her that Julie had the well decontaminated after the first result came back with arsenic. Sarah complains that they will never know if the water Holly drank had Coriseal in it. Brady asks if she could get the first sample back or run Destiny’s bloodwork again but Sarah says the first sample was disposed of by now, so they have nothing else to test and no other avenues to pursue. Sarah declares that they won’t be able to make a case against EJ, if there even was one to begin with.

Kristen asks Lexie if she’s sure about this. Lexie confirms that she regained consciousness and heard EJ and Rita talking about having Kristen sent to be held captive on an island, presumably to live out the rest of her days there. Kristen says she knew he was up to something and guesses it’s better than killing her, but not much. Kristen brings up being separated from Rachel and not being able to watch her grow. Lexie knows what that feels like and questions why EJ would do something like this. Kristen calls it complicated for her to tell her right now, but she knew he was up to something and that something like this was coming. Lexie asks what she is going to do. Kristen doesn’t know yet, but promises that EJ will not get away with this.

EJ has a drink of alcohol in his office.

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Update written by Joseph

Stephanie goes to Small Bar and orders a martini. Stephanie then sees Theo drinking alone and remarks that he looks about like she feels.

Alex is with Joy and Kelsey at the Brady Pub. Joy is in a neck brace after the whiplash from the car accident. Alex offers to get Joy something to eat but Joy says she’s not hungry and the soreness that Kayla talked about is settling in, so she’s going to take Kelsey upstairs and lay down. Alex says he’ll still get her a sandwich and bring it up to her in case she gets hungry later. Alex offers help with the carrier but Joy assures that she can manage it. Joy ends up struggling so Alex goes to help her.

Gabi is at home with Gwen, talking about her disbelief that Gwen thought her purse was from Gabi Chic. Gwen argues that she thought she was buying it off a reputable website and shows it to Gabi.

Javi and Gus walk through the town square after seeing a movie. They stop to kiss as Leo walks through the town square and sees them.

Chad brings Belle home. Belle jokes about Chad not falling asleep during the concert. Chad admits he did like it and guesses he just needed to listen to classical music with the right person as they kiss. Belle says she’s just sorry they didn’t find the connection between Verdi and Stefano’s chess set. They look at the program that Belle was handed at the end. Belle comments that it looks like someone got bored and was doodling on it while Chad thinks the marks look intentional and wonder if someone was trying to send them a message. Chad points out a Verdi quote at the bottom has a V and a U underlined, wondering what that means. Belle then notices the word Lire is also underlined.

Gabi finishes a call with Rafe and complains to Gwen that Rafe said he would forward her case to another division because counterfeit merchandise isn’t his thing. Gwen then reveals that she just found another website with Gabi Chic knockoffs. Gabi can’t believe it and declares that she’s not letting this go, so if the FBI won’t consider it a priority, she will investigate on her own. Gwen tells Gabi that she won’t have to do it alone because after spending a fortune on a cheap knockoff, they are in this together.

After seeing Javi and Gus kissing, Leo turns to walk away but trips, causing a noise that gets Gus and Javi’s attention. Leo tells them that he wasn’t staring and says his eyes just glaze over as a side effect from his concussion along with nausea.

Theo tells Stephanie that he doesn’t want to talk right now. Stephanie responds that she doesn’t either, so she’ll leave him alone but she hopes things get better for both of them. Theo then stops her and says she doesn’t have to go as there’s plenty of room at the table for both of them, so Stephanie takes a seat and promises not to bother him as they toast their drinks.

Alex sits Joy down and has her take a breath. Joy complains that she can’t even carry her baby daughter upstairs without losing her balance. Alex says he should’ve helped her but Joy says she told him not to. Alex understands she’s still shaken up from the accident and the doctor told her to take it easy. Joy wonders if taking Kelsey out of the carrier would make it easier, but Alex worries that could get both of them hurt. Alex tels Joy that he will carry Kelsey and help her up the stairs. Joy says he can’t do that a million times a day when she has to go up and down the stairs with Kelsey, so she has to figure out how to do it on her own. Alex responds that he has a much better idea.

Belle tells Chad that Verdi and Lire can’t be a coincidence. They wonder if it’s a message from Stefano which means it’s happening in real time, not from the grave.

Gwen asks Gabi where they start. Gabi closes her laptop and says it’s way too late to do anything about it now, so she suggests they meet again in the morning. Gwen argues that she has her whole evening free and doesn’t really want to be alone or else she’ll start drinking again. Gabi asks why she would do that. Gwen then informs Gabi that she just found out Xander is shagging Kristen which Gabi is shocked to learn. Gwen adds that she really gave Kristen a piece of her mind and her fist. Gabi questions her getting in a fight. Gwen tells her the best part was EJ tried to break it up and got a piece of her elbow. Gabi wishes she was ringside for that and bets she drew a crowd. Gwen mentions that it did draw Leo, who is always nosey and ready to spill the beans.

Javi warns Leo that he better not be faking it again. Leo swears he’s not. Gus argues that Leo needs to rest and asks if he wants them to help him to his room. Leo says he’s a big boy and can tuck himself in, but he’s going to get a ginger ale first. Gus says fluids are good to help with a concussion and reminds him to stay away from alcohol. Javi tells Leo they’ll see him around as he and Gus walk off together, leaving Leo frustrated.

Theo notices Stephanie sadly checking her phone and says he can tell she’s not okay. Stephanie responds that she was expecting a text from someone, but he’s obviously too focused on someone else to remember she exists. Theo asks if she wants to talk about it. Stephanie thought he wasn’t in the talking mood. Theo clarifies that he doesn’t want to talk about his problems, but he could use the distraction in listening to her problems, so he asks what’s going on.

Alex gets Joy a room at the Salem Inn. Alex finishes a phone call and tells Joy that he’s got the agency sending over a nurse to stay with her but they can’t get there until tomorrow. Joy says it’s okay as she can make it through one night. Alex asks what if she has to pick up Kelsey in the middle of the night. Joy says she’ll figure it out. Alex then suggests another option of him staying the night there too.

Stephanie tells Theo about how she feels bad for not believing Joy’s story but she doesn’t trust her and complains that she keeps playing the damsel in distress card, always calling Alex for ridiculous things. Theo mentions that Chanel told him how obsessive Joy can be, but he doesn’t think that’s Stephanie’s biggest problem. They get interrupted as Stephanie gets a call from Alex. Stephanie answers and says she’s so glad he called as she hates how they left things earlier. Alex asks where she is since he hears music. She tells him that she’s at Small Bar and that she hears a baby, so she guesses he’s still at the hospital with Joy and Kelsey. Alex informs her that he’s at the Salem Inn, so Stephanie questions what he’s doing there. Alex calls it a long story. Stephanie guesses he could fill her in when he gets home or meet her at Small Bar. Alex doesn’t think he’ll be able to do either of those as he reveals he’s going to have to stay there. Stephanie questions Alex spending the night with Joy.

Gabi asks Gwen if Kristen was caught by surprise. Gwen confirms that Kristen thought she was just there for a friendly visit and had no idea that she knew about her and Xander. Gwen tells Gabi that she called Kristen a two-faced bloody cow and ripped some of hair out which excites Gabi. Gwen says she may have done more if EJ and Leo didn’t break it up. Javi and Gus then come in kissing. Gwen remarks that it looks like someone’s getting lucky tonight. Javi then apologizes, saying he didn’t know they had company and introduces Gus to Gwen. Gwen jokes that the good ones are always gay, taken, or both. Gabi tells Javi that they will get out of their way. Javi says they don’t have to leave but Gabi tells them to have fun while she and Gwen will go drown their sorrows elsewhere. Gabi says they’ll see them later while Gwen tells Javi that Leo does still carry a torch for him, so if he sees him, he should show some heart because one sided love is no picnic.

Chad tells Belle that somebody is watching them, knew they were going to the concert and that they had the Verdi clue. Chad worries that this crosses the line so he’s calling this off because he couldn’t live with himself if something happened to Belle while trying to solve this mystery, so he thinks they need to back off.

Stephanie questions Alex spending the night with Joy at the Salem Inn. Alex explains that he’s staying to help with Kelsey as Joy’s in a lot of pain from the accident and couldn’t even make it up the stairs to her room at the Pub. Stephanie mocks Alex being her knight in shining armor to save the day. Alex asks her not to do this. Stephanie complains about not being allowed near Kelsey. Alex insists that he’s watching Kelsey like Kayla suggested and staying there for his daughter, but Stephanie hangs up on him. Theo suggests Stephanie take it easy on the drinking. Stephanie responds that she’s just getting started and orders another, but Theo says no and that she’s ready to go home. Stephanie questions why she would go home when no one is waiting for her since her husband is spending the night with another woman who he made a baby with. Theo says that’s not something they need to tell the whole bar. Theo tells Stephanie that he’s not letting her drive home like this. Stephanie says she walked, so Theo says he will walk her home which she reluctantly accepts.

Joy smiles as she listens to Alex giving Kelsey a bath.

Gus asks Javi if he’s okay and if what Gwen said upset him. Javi says it didn’t upset him, it just made him uncomfortable. Javi admits he knew that Leo still had feelings for him and tells Gus that he told Leo earlier to take off his wedding ring and get over him. Javi adds that he noticed when they saw him in the town square, he noticed he had taken it off. Javi admits that he feels bad for Leo since he’s probably lonely, isn’t good at making friends, and is insecure. Gus responds that he feels sorry for Leo too because he lost Javi, who he calls the best thing to ever happen to him. Gus calls Leo’s loss his gain as they kiss.

Gwen and Gabi walk through the town square where they come across Leo. Leo tells Gwen that he’s not in the mood to chat. Gwen tells him it has to do with the seedy underworld of counterfeit handbags which Leo decides could make for an interesting story. Gwen explains that she bought the bag online for a bloody fortune. Leo responds that she’s never been very good at spotting fakes. Gwen says no story for him then but Leo insists he didn’t mean that in a hurtful way. Leo says that Gwen sees the best in people and asks her to sit with him for a bit because he’s very sad, lonesome, and heartbroken so he could use the company. Leo asks for maybe even a hug which Gwen reluctantly agrees to.

Belle tells Chad that there’s no way she’s giving up now when they are finally making progress. Chad argues that they don’t know who is involved and he doesn’t like the idea of someone following her around while Belle argues that she’s out in public all the time. Belle tells Chad that it’s fine if he wants to back out, but Chad refuses to let her do this alone. Chad declares that if he can’t talk her out of this, then he will be right by her side.

Alex helps Joy put Kelsey to sleep. Alex talks about having to take his shirt off because Kelsey got him wet while taking a bath. Joy tells Alex that he should take the bed since he set all of this up, but Alex refuses, saying he is taking the roll away with no argument. Alex thanks Joy for trusting him to give Kelsey a bath when he’s never given a baby a bath, so he appreciates her being willing to let him try. Joy acknowledges that Alex is really good with Kelsey. Alex says Kelsey makes it easy and swears that every minute he spends with his daughter, he falls in love more.

Theo brings Stephanie home. Stephanie thanks him for walking her home and looking out for her at the bar. Theo hopes she feels better now. Stephanie says slightly. Theo is sorry her night went from bad to worse. Stephanie feels bad for subjecting him to her tales of woe. Stephanie adds that she didn’t even get to hear what’s going on with him. Theo says it’s just family stuff as Abe is treating him like a child and doesn’t think he’s capable of making decisions on his own, so he went behind his back and made one for him. Stephanie asks what decision. Theo explains that Abe never wanted him to be CEO of DiMera, so he worked with EJ to get him out of the CEO job. Stephanie notes that doesn’t sound like Abe. Theo agrees and says Abe has been texting him all night, but he doesn’t want to talk to him or even go home. Stephanie tells him not to then and invites him to stay there with her.

Alex asks Joy if Kelsey will sleep through the night now. Joy responds that she’ll wake up every two to three hours, wanting to be rocked, fed, or both. Alex says it sounds like they should get some sleep themselves then. Joy sits on the bed and says she doesn’t know if she can sleep in her neck brace, but Alex reminds her that the doctor said she has to keep it on for at least a few days. Joy wants to loosen it but can’t reach it, so Alex helps her with it.

Gwen complains that counterfeits are so hard to spot these days and reminds Leo of one in their past. Leo tells her about a fake watch that he had as they laugh together. Gwen tells Gabi that she and Leo were trying to climb the social ladder back then. Leo says they went tumbling off. Gwen talks about always thinking it was a victimless crime. Gabi says now they know better. Leo figured most designers would roll over this kind of thing and asks if they can even fight it. Gabi declares that she can and will with everything she’s got.

Belle and Chad go over the program, trying to figure out the clues. Chad wonders why the U and V are underlined. Chad brings up that Thomas has a spy kit with a UV light that displays invisible ink. Belle points out Verdi being underlined as well, so she goes to get a UV light of John’s from her room.

Theo tells Stephanie that he can’t stay over, pointing out that he doesn’t have his toothbrush. Stephanie informs him that she has an extra one that’s never been used. Theo asks if Alex won’t be upset. Stephanie asks why should he be and that she’ll make sure he understands she’s just trying to do something nice for a friend. Theo then agrees to stay over.

Leo asks what Gabi is going do to fight the counterfeits. Gabi says she’ll do whatever it takes to shut those websites down so they can’t profit off hard work. Gwen tells Gabi that she has her and Leo’s full backing. Leo wishes he could send a cease and desist order to Javi and Gus.

Gus asks Javi about being worried about Leo. Javi responds that he’s over that and that Leo has to face reality as he’s not his problem anymore. Javi and Gus then continue kissing.

Theo lays on the couch but Stephanie brings him actual bedding and sees him without his shirt on. Theo thanks her for letting him stay as Stephanie says that’s what friends are for.

Joy falls asleep in bed, so Alex puts a blanket over her.

Chad and Belle use a UV flashlight on the Verdi program and discover the symbol of a Celtic cross, wondering what that means.

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