Author: Joseph Mueller

Days of Our Lives Update

 

Update written by Joseph

Gabi sits in the town square, eating ice cream until she gets a call from JJ. Gabi remarks that he’s still in the doghouse and rejects the call. Cat walks by, so Gabi calls out to her and says it’s been forever as she hasn’t seen her since Vancouver. Gabi asks how her mom is. Cat says she’s still recovering and that Aaron is with her. Gabi asks how she is. Cat responds that working on the hospital fundraiser with Chad has been wild. Gabi invites her to sit down and asks what’s the deal with Cat and Chad.

Chad is at home, finishing a call about the hospital fundraiser being tomorrow. Chad thanks them for the Salem Inn’s generous donation and is told Cat already did. Chad admits that Cat has been terrific and has made planning the fundraiser really fun. Chad calls it bummer that they will officially be done tomorrow. Chad agrees that he and Cat made a good team and he’s going to miss working with her.

Chanel asks Paulina if she’s going to the hospital fundraiser. Paulina says she’s going to try but she’s been so busy and asks about Chanel and Johnny. Chanel says they’ll probably just send a check as she doesn’t think Johnny is ready for a big public event. Paulina thought she said he was in a better place after speaking with Sami. Chanel says he was, but as helpful as speaking to Sami was, Johnny doesn’t think he will ever get past his anger towards EJ.

Johnny goes to see Chad as he finishes his call. Johnny informs Chad that he took his advice and went to see EJ and he’s really glad that he did. Johnny admits that there’s no chance he would’ve done it without Chad’s encouragement, so he just wanted to thank him.

Susan says she could tell as soon as she walked in the room and that it doesn’t take a psychic to see that Belle cares about EJ. Susan tells Belle it’s in her heart. Belle guesses she has fought it for a long time but admits she loves EJ. Susan says it’s good that she’s here then and urges Belle to hold EJ’s hand, so she does. Susan then tells Belle to tell EJ that she loves him, which she does. EJ’s monitors then increase so Susan checks on him and EJ then wakes up, thrilling Susan and Belle. Susan asks EJ if he can hear her, noting that she and Belle have been so worried about him as she points out that Belle is right by EJ’s side. Belle decides she should go get Kayla and exits. Susan tells EJ not to speak and to just relax because he’s safe now and everything is going to be okay, now that he’s awake.

Cat tells Gabi that she and Chad are on good terms now. Gabi clarifies that she meant to ask if they are together. Cat questions what would make her think that. Gabi brings up when they were in Vancouver and says Chad was obviously still angry but feels there’s a thin line between love and hate. Gabi recalls there definitely being chemistry between Cat and Chad. Cat laughs it off as Gabi having a wild imagination. Cat repeats that she and Chad are on good terms and have come a long way since her pretending to be Abigail. Cat says they are working on the hospital fundraiser together and getting along, but all they are ever going to be is friends.

Chad tells Johnny that he thought it was important for him to talk to EJ so he didn’t have any regrets. Johnny informs Chad that when he showed up at the hospital, Sami was there. Chad is surprised she’s in town. Johnny says she left now, but they got to talk. Chad says that’s good as he knows he had a lot of questions for her. Johnny admits it was a difficult conversation but Sami was honest and forthcoming which he respects. Johnny doesn’t think he’ll ever understand the choices Sami made, but he does feel he understands her in a way he never had before because she told him about her childhood and stuff she went through that he never heard before. Johnny says he’s really proud of Sami and wants to just love and support her. Chad says that’s good to hear, then asks if the conversation changed how he feels about EJ.

Susan goes to find Belle at the hospital and tells her that EJ hasn’t said anything yet, but she knows he has a lot to tell them. Belle feels he needs to rest while Susan argues that he’s been resting for days. Susan suggests they go back to EJ’s room to try and boost his energy. Belle says she’s going to update the rest of EJ’s family first and then she’ll be back in. Susan heads back to EJ’s room while Belle thanks God that EJ is going to be okay, but she’s not sure she’s ready to face him yet.

Susan returns to EJ’s room as he is coughing after trying to drink water. EJ asks Susan what happened to him. Susan is excited that he’s speaking. EJ asks her again what happened to him. Susan agrees to tell him but says he will need to brace himself because it won’t be easy to take. Susan then informs EJ that someone shot him in the chest, which means he must have seen the person who did it. Susan asks EJ to tell her right now who shot him.

Sophia joins Tate at home and asks if there’s any word on John. Tate says nothing yet and he’s still missing. Sophia says she’s so sorry. Tate asks what brought her by. Sophia explains that her mom has been doing a lot of thinking about their pitch to have Johnny and Chanel adopt their baby. Tate guesses that’s a good thing. Sophia says it’s hard to tell but she feels Amy has finally made a decision.

Amy Choi goes to see Chanel and Paulina. She apologizes for dropping in unannounced. Paulina says it’s always a pleasure. Amy mentions hoping to speak to Chanel and Johnny. Chanel says Johnny isn’t home and asks what it’s about. Amy responds that it’s the possibility of them adopting her grandchild.

Gabi questions Cat being just friend with Chad and if there weren’t any sparks between them while working together. Cat thinks to when she spilled mustard on Chad and then tells Gabi that there were no sparks and she doesn’t even know when she will see Chad after the fundraiser is over. Cat asks if Gabi and JJ will be attending the fundraiser. Gabi responds that she’ll be there but not with JJ. Cat apologizes as she thought they were dating. Gabi confirms they are but they had a fight. Cat says she’s sorry and asks what it was about. Gabi responds that JJ just accused her of murder is all.

Johnny tells Chad that Sami gave him a lot of insight in to his parents’ relationship. Chad asks how that made him feel. Johnny says it was a lot, but Sami didn’t totally trash EJ and even said she genuinely loved him more than she’s loved any man. Johnny comments that their relationship was obviously toxic, but Sami said it wasn’t all EJ’s fault. Chad says it sounds like she’s come to terms with what happened and asks if Johnny has. Chad is interrupted by a call from Belle, who informs him that EJ is awake. Chad questions when that happened. Belle says just now and explains that Susan is there and EJ is out of his coma and doing great so far. Chad says Johnny is with him now, so he’ll let him know. Belle thanks him and hangs up. Johnny asks what’s going on. Chad informs Johnny that his dad is awake.

Susan asks EJ if he remembers who shot him. EJ responds that his mind is fuzzy and asks Susan to tell him more to maybe trigger something. Susan says all she knows is that Chad found him in the living room as he was clinging to life and he was shot in the chest. Susan adds that the bullet punctured his lung, so the doctors put him in a coma. EJ asks how long he’s been out. Susan says it’s been about a week, but earlier today Kayla felt it was time to bring him back and here he is. Susan asks if any of this is helping him remember the night he was shot. EJ responds that he does remember seeing someone. Susan asks who it was. Belle returns to the room as EJ tells her that he remembers what she did. Susan questions Belle, who denies shooting EJ. Susan starts to tell Belle to stay away from EJ, but EJ stops her and says she misunderstood. EJ clarifies that Belle did not shoot him in the chest, she stabbed him in the back metaphorically. EJ explains that Belle came to the house that night, wearing a wire for the police because she wanted to send him to prison. Susan questions Belle wanting to send him to prison when she just said that she loved him. Belle says she should go but EJ asks her not to. EJ asks Susan to give he and Belle a moment alone, assuring that he will be fine. Susan then exits. EJ then asks Belle if it’s true that she loves him.

Tate asks Sophia which way she thinks her mom is leaning. Sophia admits she doesn’t know. Tate hopes she comes around. Sophia says it would be nice to at least have that squared away and she could worry about everything else that comes with having a baby, like going through labor and actually giving birth. Tate says he can’t even imagine what that would be like. Sophia says lately, all she’s been doing is imagining and it’s really scary. Tate suggests he could help and says there’s usually someone in the room to be comforting and supportive which he could do. Sophia thinks she needs someone to keep her calm, so Tate says he’s her man then.

Amy informs Chanel and Paulina that Tate and Sophia have been trying to get her to reconsider the adoption by making the case that with EJ out of the picture, he won’t be involved in the baby’s life. Paulina assures that even if EJ makes a full recovery, Chanel and Johnny will make sure that EJ has no influence on the baby’s life. Chanel promises that EJ will have no part of it, so Amy decides she has no objections then. Chanel excitedly asks if Amy will let them adopt the baby then which she confirms.

Johnny didn’t realize that they were bringing EJ out of the coma or that Susan was in town. Chad tells Johnny he’ll give him a ride to the hospital. Johnny thinks back to stealing Roman’s gun from the Pub and then tells Chad that he’s not going to the hospital which Chad questions. Johnny asks what’s the point when he has nothing to say to EJ.

Cat questions Gabi about JJ accusing her of shooting EJ. Gabi complains that JJ grilled her like a common criminal. Gabi admits she hates EJ, but so does half the town. Gabi calls EJ a ruthless, heartless creep and admits that she believes EJ deserved to be shot. Susan then appears in the town square and tells Gabi to take that back as she will not allow her to talk about her boy like that. Gabi introduces Cat to Susan. Cat explains that she lived in the DiMera Mansion at one point and Susan is not how she pictured EJ’s mom. Susan tells her about people saying she looks more like EJ’s sister Kristen than his mom. Gabi tells Cat that she’ll explain another time. Susan questions if they are friends and advises Cat to stay far away from Gabi because she is mean. Gabi grabs Susan’s wrist and warns her to get her finger out of her face. Susan pulls away and declares that Gabi was at EJ’s house on the night he was shot.

Tate looks up some exercises that he and Sophia can do along with breathing techniques and asks if she wants to give it a shot which Sophia agrees to.

Paulina assures Amy that she is making the best possible decision for her grandchild as Johnny and Chanel will love the baby with all their heart. Chanel recalls her miscarriage last summer being heartbreaking but it made her and Johnny realize how much they wanted to start a family and now Amy is giving them another chance, so she is profoundly grateful nd excited. Chanel says she has to call Johnny to tell him the news, but Johnny texts her first that EJ is out of the coma.

Belle tells EJ that he just woke up from a coma, so they can have this conversation another time. EJ accuses her of avoiding the question and asks if she did or didn’t say that she loves him. Chad arrives, interrupting them as he asks if EJ is okay. Belle says she’ll let them talk and tells EJ goodnight and that she hopes he has a speedy recovery as she then exits. Chad tells EJ that he’s so relieved and this is such good news. EJ notes that he was told he has Chad to thank. Chad says the police thought he showed up right after he got shot. EJ asks what brought him to the house. Chad reminds him of the voicemail he left after the article printed in the Spectator. EJ tells him to forget it but Chad feels guilty for printing the article which was unflattering and made a lot of people angry, so he can’t help but feel responsible. Chad swears to do everything in his power to find out who did this to him. Chad asks if EJ remembers anything. EJ responds that he’s still trying to piece together that night. EJ recalls Belle being there that day, but she definitely left. EJ then remembers that someone else was there too.

Gabi thinks Susan is confused. Susan insists that Gabi was at EJ’s house on the night he was shot and she feels it in her bones. Gabi thinks back to being outside the DiMera Mansion but tells Susan she’s making no sense. Susan tells Gabi not to try to deny that she was at the house on the night that someone tried to murder EJ, so the question is if she was that someone. Gabi claims to have no idea what she’s talking about and that she wasn’t anywhere near the DiMera Mansion. Susan tells Gabi to play dumb, but then informs her that EJ is awake as of an hour ago and he’s going to point his finger right at Gabi. Susan says she’s off to get EJ some hot tea. Susan stops and advises Cat on the candy she sent to her mom as she walks away. Gabi encourages Cat to ignore Susan, but Cat says she did send a box of chocolates to her mother yesterday and asks how Susan would know that if she wasn’t psychic.

Chad asks EJ who else was at the house. EJ tells him that it was Chanel, who ripped in to him for costing her and Johnny the chance to adopt Tate and Sophia’s baby. Chad asks if he thinks Chanel shot him as payback. EJ notes that she was pretty irate, but now that it’s coming together, Chanel said her piece and left. Chad asks if there was anyone else. EJ remembers Kristen coming home. Chad confirms that the police did question her after finding a gun in her purse but the bullet didn’t match and they don’t have any other leads. Chad encourages EJ to give it some time and hopefully all his memories will come back. Chad promises they will get the son of a bitch that did this to him.

Chanel tells Paulina and Amy that Johnny doesn’t know what condition EJ is in, just that he’s awake. Chanel guarantees that this doesn’t change a thing as she and Johnny moved out of the DiMera Mansion are not going back. Amy says she believes her, but it raises the question of where they will live. Paulina assures that they can stay with her and Abe as long as they’d like. Amy argues that space would be tight after the baby is born and asks if they can afford their own place. Chanel assures they can as Johnny still has his inheritance and is looking for a job while her bakery is doing very well. Paulina adds that she’s always there to help, so her grandbaby will not want for anything. Chanel agrees that money won’t be an issue. Chanel adds that there is something she feels she should be honest about. Chanel reveals that she and Johnny aren’t as religious as they made themselves out to be, but they are God fearing people and they do intend to raise their child in the church. Chanel apologizes for deceiving her. Amy appreciates her coming clean now and as long as they share her faith and will bring the baby up believing in God, she will still let them adopt the baby.

Tate and Sophia try out the breathing exercises until Sophia feels the baby kick for the first time which excites them as she has Tate feel it. Sophia then gets a text from her mom, announcing that she agreed to the adoption.

Belle, Tate, and Sophia join Chanel, Paulina, and Amy with the adoption papers. Chanel thanks Belle for being so quick. Amy looks it over and says everything appears to be in order. Belle says all that’s left to do is sign. Chanel signs the papers. Tate briefly hesitates but then he and Sophia sign the papers.

Chad finds Cat at the hospital. Cat says she heard EJ woke up and she’s happy for him. Chad thanks Cat for her support the other night as it was a tough night for him. Cat asks how EJ is. Chad says he’s good but he doesn’t remember who shot him which makes him a little nervous because whoever did it is still out there, so hopefully they don’t come back to finish the job.

Susan returns to EJ’s room with his hot tea and asks if he’s feeling better. EJ says the brain fog is starting to lift. Susan asks about his talk with Belle. EJ says they were interrupted by Chad, who said the police don’t have any leads. Susan tells EJ to forget the police as she thinks she knows who shot him.

Gabi remains in the town square and thinks back to being outside the DiMera Mansion on the night that EJ was shot. Gabi tells herself that there’s no way that Susan could possibly know what she did that night…

Johnny goes home where Chanel excitedly hugs him and exclaims that she has the best news that Amy changed her mind and they can adopt Sophia’s baby. Chanel adds that Belle already drew up the papers and everyone has signed it but him. Chanel declares that this is really happening and Johnny’s going to be a daddy as she hugs him.

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Philip goes to see Belle and says he needs to talk to her about when she represented him in court against Xander. Belle notes that was months ago. Philip informs her that there is some information he didn’t tell her that is newly relevant. Belle asks what it is. Philip hopes it’s off the record, but the case she made on his behalf was based on fabricated evidence so he had no legit claim on Titan. Belle questions if he’s saying they both committed fraud.

Alex finishes a call with Justin as Stephanie comes over. Alex informs Stephanie that Justin and Bonnie have tickets to the national tour of The Notebook tonight, but Justin is stuck at work, so he asked if they want to go. Stephanie excitedly says she’d love to see the musical, but worries that Alex would hate it. Alex says it has to be good if she likes it. Alex says he just has to swing by the house to grab the tickets. Stephanie declares it will be the best night ever.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s so sorry. Xander responds that she’s not the one who lied to him. Sarah tells Xander that she loves him so much and she’s so grateful that they have weathered everything life has thrown at them. Sarah says no matter the obstacle, they could get through it. Xander assures they will get through this as well. Sarah says that’s not what she was going to say.

Roman goes to see Kayla in her office at the hospital. Roman asks if everything is okay as she seems a little stressed. Kayla admits she is stressed out over the hospital fundraiser but she doesn’t want to bore him and asks what brings him by. Roman hoped to get an update on EJ

EJ remains in a coma and has dreams about the night he was shot. EJ’s mother Susan Banks appears and tells him not to worry as she’s right here.

Kate sits at the Brady Pub, reading the article on the possible murder weapon being recovered. Rex arrives and joins her, mentioning that he was just with Bonnie, showing her pictures of his daughter Emily. Kate asks if he’s going to show Emily’s other Grandmother. Rex says he intended to yesterday but Kate notes that he was too distracted stirring up trouble with Roman and telling him that she might have been the one who shot EJ.

Kayla questions Roman wanting to know about EJ. Roman says he heard he was in a coma, so he was just wondering if there was any change. Kayla is surprised since EJ is not his favorite person but he drove all the way across town to find out about his condition. Roman thinks back to putting his gun back. Roman then tells Kayla that EJ is the father of two of his grandchildren, so he is interested in how he’s doing. Roman says Sydney is upset being so far away and Johnny has been suffering to the point of not knowing if he’d rather have good news or bad news. Kayla guesses she can understand but reminds Roman that she can’t tell him about EJ’s condition. Kayla notes that a medically induced coma is to hopefully give the brain time to heal. Roman asks if that’s what they were hoping for with how many people hate EJ. Kayla brings up Roman hating EJ and says she gets it but she is his doctor and she cares about her patients. Kayla adds that he’d be surprised to find out that there are people who care about EJ. Roman jokes that he could count them on two fingers. Kayla informs him that one of them is sitting at his bedside as they speak.

Susan can’t believe someone tried to kill her son again and that whoever it is, is still out there. Susan declares that she and EJ will catch them together. Susan guesses EJ saw who did this to him, so she needs him to send her a psychic connection as she asks EJ to tell her who did this to him.

Belle questions Philip letting her stand in front of a judge, knowing his whole case was bogus. Philip tells her that he’s so sorry and it was very wrong, but his lawyer quit on him at the last minute so he only had a few hours. Belle says she could strangle him and asks why he’s telling her this now. Belle then guesses that Xander found out. Philip confirms that Vivian told him everything because she wanted a bigger cut, so she decided to show him who’s boss by blowing the whole thing up sky high. Belle thinks that would send Vivian back to prison. Philip explains that she didn’t think Xander would care about her role and focus all of his vengeance on him. Philip assures Belle that he told Xander she knew nothing about it. Philip can’t believe he let Vivian talk him in to doing this in the first place. Belle can’t believe he thought he could get away with it. Belle asks how Xander reacted. Philip assures he was furious. Belle asks if it was just he and Vivian sitting on this secret. Philip admits a few other people knew and are terrified of how Xander will react if he finds out they knew.

Alex and Stephanie go to the Kiriakis Mansion to pick up the theater tickets but Xander questions what they want. Alex asks him what’s wrong, so Xander reveals he just found out that Philip had been stabbing him in the back. Alex and Stephanie pretend to be shocked as Xander explains that the letter from Victor was forged and Philip has been playing him for a fool. Xander thought they had a real bond and genuine partnership, but it was all based on a lie. Xander declares that trusting Philip was the worst mistake of his life. Xander then guesses that they already knew all of that.

Rex apologizes to Kate as he was looking for a pen and found a gun in the drawer. Kate explains that she carries the gun for protection. Rex says he was just worried. Kate says she will try not to take offense to him immediately jumping to thinking the worst of her. Rex explains that he knows she would do anything for the kids and EJ threatened them. Rex assures that he also thought Roman might have a motive, so he suspected both of his parents equally.

Roman tells Kayla that Susan Banks is at least one person in Salem, praying for EJ’s recovery. Kayla suggests maybe Susan can use her gift to solve the case. Roman questions really thinking Susan has psychic powers. Kayla says she’s not ruling anything out, but odds are that EJ saw the person who shot him, so he can tell the police when he wakes up. Kayla says she’s going to check on EJ and if she has any updates, she will tell Johnny.

Susan asks if EJ is trying to tell her something. Susan then begins questioning who is there until Kayla comes in and interrupts. Susan tells Kayla to stand back because she’s in the presence of evil which Kayla questions. Susan tells Kayla that the shooter was here and EJ was trying to reveal who did this to him through their psychic connection but Kayla severed it. Susan asks Kayla how EJ is since he was restless when she came in. Kayla assures that he’s on heavy doses of medication and they are keeping him comfortable. Kayla adds that there’s been no recent seizure activity. Susan says he was flinching a bit when she came in but she calmed him down. Kayla says that sounds like he’s fighting the sedation, so maybe it’s time to take him out of the coma.

Kate questions Rex thinking Roman might have shot EJ. Rex says he didn’t say that and just that he’s upset about what Johnny went through. Rex adds that it occurred to him that Kate’s not the only with a gun. Kate argues that almost everyone in town has a motive to want to kill EJ. Kate tells Rex to stick to medicine and let the detectives do the detective work. Kate asks Rex to let this drop as Roman approaches and questions drop what?

Belle asks Philip who else he got to lie for her. Philip feels it’s better if she doesn’t know and he just prays that Xander never finds out. Philip repeats that he’s so sorry for putting Belle in the middle of this and says he’ll make sure this is all on him and that anyone knows she was completely innocent. Philip asks if Belle hates him. Belle responds that she’s not happy about any of this but she’d be a giant hypocrite if she hated him for doing something underhanded. Philip asks why that is. Belle admits she’s overlooked some other things that someone else did which were way worse.

Sarah asks Xander to calm down. Xander recalls hearing Stephanie and Philip talking about keeping a secret from Alex and realizes them having an affair was just the cover story. Xander questions Stephanie knowing all along. Stephanie clarifies that she found out a few weeks ago by accident and that she ended things with Philip over it. Xander questions why she didn’t tell him if she was angry enough with Philip to break up with him. Stephanie looks at Sarah and thinks back to Sarah convincing her not to tell Xander. Stephanie then tells Xander that she knew how much pain it would cause if she came forward, so she didn’t want to be responsible for that. Xander says she was being a coward and then asks if Alex knew. Alex assures that he believed when he told him that Philip and Stephanie were sleeping together, but when he confronted Stephanie is when she told him the truth. Xander questions why Alex didn’t tell him then after everything that happened with Theresa. Alex insists that he wanted to and agonized over it, but he and Philip were getting along so well and the stakes for their family had never been higher with the DiMera takeover, so he and Stephanie agreed that it’d be best for everyone if they let him believe Stephanie and Philip were having a fling. Xander argues that he’s lying.

Belle tells Philip about her and EJ hooking up again. Belle thought she got him out of her system but she hasn’t and she kind of hates herself for it. Belle talks about Brady trying to persuade her that it doesn’t make her a bad person, but she doesn’t know how to explain her feelings. Belle adds that Sami was just there going off on her about EJ, so she got defensive and argued that EJ came to her. Philip feels that if anyone should understand caring about EJ, it’s Sami. Belle calls it weird enough that she got involved with her sister’s ex-husband. Belle asks why she can’t turn it off since EJ has hurt so many people she cares about and the whole town pretty much hates his guts. Philip states that you can’t control how you feel. Philip tells Belle that for what it’s worth, he’s there for her. Belle thanks him and says she appreciates that. Philip doesn’t suppose there can be any legal repercussions for the fraud that Vivian pulled off on his behalf. Belle assures that there could be. Philip worries that he could be in big trouble. Belle adds that she can’t help him as the district attorney but suggests he reach out to Justin soon.

Stephanie tells Xander that she knows this is a lot to take in, but she and Alex are telling him the truth. Xander says he doesn’t understand because Sarah told him that Stephanie confided in her about the affair before this all came out. Xander questions if Stephanie was lying to Sarah then or lying to him now. Alex tells Xander to leave her alone and argues that they were both trying to do the right thing. Xander questions believing Alex’s story and says that Stephanie decided to be honest with Alex but decided to keep him in the dark. Xander declares that he’s a Kiriakis just like Alex, but he’s still looking down at him. Xander argues that he’s the CEO of Titan and deserves respect. Alex agrees and says he has every right to feel how he does, but he needs him to see that there is one person responsible for all the lies and that’s Philip.

Kate tells Roman that she and Rex were just revisiting the suspicion Rex had about her being a gun wielding vigilante. Kate reminds Rex that he needs to get to the airport or he will miss his flight. Roman goes to get Rex’s bag. Rex questions Kate having to jump in. Kate explains that she doesn’t think Roman should know that Rex ever had a thought about him being a killer because that would upset him greatly. Rex agrees not to say anything. Kate calls it a ludicrous thought and says Roman is the most by the book person she’s ever known, so there is no way she would ever believe that Roman would shoot EJ.

Susan encourages EJ that it’s time to wake up and tries to do it herself but Kayla says it’s not that simple. Susan compares it to Marlena bringing someone out of hypnosis. Kayla explains that this is very different and could take some time, but if he has another seizure, they will have to change course. Susan worries that she doesn’t sound sure of herself. Kayla says there are pros and cons along with health risks with a coma. Kayla tells Susan that as next of kin, she needs to make the decision. Susan gathers her thoughts and decides the answer is yes, so she tells Kayla to bring EJ back to her.

Philip goes to the Brady Pub where Kate tells him that he just missed Rex as Roman took him to the airport. Philip responds that it’s been a crazy day. Kate says there will be lots of crazy days at the office with Titan taking over DiMera. Philip is not so sure about that and informs Kate that he may not have a future at Titan. Kate thinks he’s just overwhelmed. Philip says he almost pulled it off but then Vivian told Xander everything, so the truth is out and his brother knows he’s a total fraud with no real claim to his father’s company or fortune. Philip confirms that Xander went ballistic and threw him out of the house, adding that he doesn’t blame him. Kate feels they need to do damage control and fix this. Philip calls that impossible as this is messed up beyond repair and he’s so screwed.

Xander agrees that Philip is to blame. Alex agrees that they should’ve told him the truth right away. Stephanie says they are sincerely sorry and repeats they were trying to do the right thing. Xander argues that he thought he was doing a good thing by hiring Alex back at Titan, but questions how he’s supposed to work with someone he can’t trust. Sarah pleads with Xander not to punish Alex for this. Xander then gets a call for his budget debriefing with Wei Shin and complains that now he has to find a way to explain this insane situation to him as he storms out of the room. Sarah frantically thanks Alex and Stephanie, admitting that she didn’t expect them to cover for her and says she was just planning on telling Xander the truth when they walked in. Sarah repeats that she’s so sorry and doesn’t want to cause more problems for them. Stephanie says it sounds like Xander is going to fire Alex. Sarah says she won’t let him. Alex argues that Xander is going to do whatever he’s going to do. Sarah says if it comes to that, she will come clean. Stephanie and Alex tell her they don’t want to blow up her marriage or make Xander any more furious. Alex worries that if Sarah comes clean, Xander might take it out on her. Sarah assures he would never do that. Alex advises Sarah to be careful because he doesn’t think Xander could handle another betrayal right now.

Kayla informs Susan that EJ is off the drugs keeping him in the coma, so he will be closely monitored and she will be back to check on him, but if there’s any complications, she will put him back in the coma. Belle arrives and says she didn’t know Susan was in town. Susan tells Belle that EJ will be waking up any minute. Kayla says they hope so anyway and that Susan gave her permission to take EJ out of the coma. Kayla adds that there are no guarantees but they are hoping and now they just wait.

Kate tells Philip that she’s so sorry. Philip says he never should’ve let Vivian go along with her stupid plan. Kate can’t believe Vivian turned down her cut of the money. Philip says apparently wasn’t worth putting him in his place. Philip was so sure that he neutralized Vivian’s threats but he can’t believe he thought she would be patient. Philip complains that he was an idiot for thinking everything would be okay. Philip feels that he once again roped Kate in to his disaster. Kate argues that she believed he should have a share of Victor’s empire and still does. Philip says he just spoke to Belle, who advised him to reach out to hire Justin right away. Kate asks if Xander is going after him in court. Philip is sure that he will do everything in his power to punish him. Kate says her too but Philip assures that Vivian didn’t mention her involvement and points out that Kate didn’t know until after the fact. Kate feels that won’t make any difference to Xander. Philip responds that he won’t hear it from him.

Xander returns to the living room and tells Sarah that Wei Shin has serious concerns about the DiMeras trying to nullify the takeover if they find out about Philip, so that means he might be joined at the hip to the person who betrayed him in the worst possible way and there’s nothing he can do about it.

Alex and Stephanie return home. Alex says so much for the best night ever. Stephanie is sorry Justin’s theater tickets went to waste. Alex says he’s sorry she didn’t get to see the show but Stephanie says that’s the last thing she’s worried about now. Alex still can’t believe that Vivian told Xander the truth. Stephanie repeats that she’s sorry for dragging Alex in to this while Alex feels sorry for Sarah dragging her in to this. Stephanie feels this stupid lie is taking over her life. Alex suggests they talk about something else or maybe not talk at all as they kiss.

Belle asks if EJ can hear her. Susan encourages Belle to keep talking to EJ and calls her his paramour which Belle questions. Susan says she could tell as soon as she walked in the room and that it doesn’t take a psychic to see that Belle cares about EJ. Susan tells Belle it’s in her heart. Belle guesses she has fought it for a long time but admits she loves EJ. Susan says it’s good that she’s here then and urges Belle to hold EJ’s hand, so she does. Susan then tells Belle to tell EJ that she loves him, which she does. EJ’s monitors then increase so Susan checks on him and EJ then wakes up, thrilling Susan and Belle.

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Shawn joins JJ in the interrogation room at the police station and asks how it went with Gabi. JJ tells him to imagine the worst case scenario.

Melinda goes to the DiMera Enterprises office and comments on Gabi not being thrown out. Gabi questions what Melinda is doing there. Melinda guesses she heard that she got axed. Gabi confirms hearing that Xander threw her out of the building. Melinda explains that she threatened security with a lawsuit if they didn’t let her in to collect her things. Gabi informs Melinda that she may need to hire her which Melinda questions. Gabi then reveals that her detective boyfriend is accusing her of murder.

Rafe sits at home and opens his laptop as he pulls out the bugging device he planted in the DiMera Mansion. Rafe thinks back to when Leo informed he and Javi that EJ was shot. Rafe then recalls going back to the DiMera Mansion to retrieve the bugging device. Rafe then plugs in the device and plans to see what really happened that night.

Philip walks in to the town square and runs in to Vivian. Philip hopes she’s moving her things in to the Salem Inn but Vivian reveals that she just came back from DiMera Enterprises. Philip questions what she was doing there. Vivian claims she was admiring his office but warns him not to get used to it because his brother is a little upset with him. Philip questions what she did. Vivian responds that she told him what a fraud Philip is.

Sarah asks the portrait of Victor if she’s doing the right thing by keeping this from her husband. Xander then walks in and pours a drink. Sarah asks him what’s wrong. Xander responds that he doesn’t want to believe it, but he thinks he was just betrayed in the worst possible way. Sarah asks what happened. Xander responds that according to what he just learned, he’s been told a massive lie by someone he thought he could trust. Sarah questions what’s going on and who lied to him because he’s scaring her. Sarah asks who has him this upset. Xander responds that it’s his so called brother Philip, because Vivian just informed him that Philip has been screwing him over and lying to him for months.

Philip questions why Vivian would tell Xander that the letter is a forgery. Vivian responds that Philip needed to be reminded that she calls the shots. Philip argues that he told her it would take time to get her half of Victor’s fortune while Vivian says she told him to stop stalling. Philip argues that Vivian just screwed herself out of her own cut. Vivian says sometimes money isn’t everything. Vivian complains about everything she did for him and he couldn’t wait to cast her out. Philip points out that Vivian just confessed to a crime and questioned thinking she won’t face consequences. Vivian says that she’s the reason Xander knows about his scam and they know the only betrayal he will be worried about is his brother’s. Philip calls it a nightmare and asks what Xander said when she told him. Vivian explains that he didn’t believe it at first but then he realized what an amoral brother he has. Vivian declares that she believes Philip’s life as he knows it is over. Philip remarks that Vivian ruined everything and tells her that he can’t even look at her anymore. Philip calls Vivian a crazy bitch and storms off.

JJ tells Shawn that Gabi is furious at him. They joke about how nice it must be for detectives that don’t know everyone in town. Shawn says at least they know where they stand but JJ says not with each other. Shawn assumes that Gabi denied any involvement in EJ’s shooting. JJ responds that Gabi said a lot of things, but not that.

Melinda asks Gabi what gave JJ the idea that she shot EJ. Gabi flashes back to JJ bringing up the last time that Gabi pulled a gun on EJ. Gabi then tells Melinda that she doesn’t know and the cops are obviously desperate for suspects. Melinda points out that Gabi would have motive after what EJ did to Rafe. Gabi remarks that EJ did a lot of bad things to a lot of people. Melinda says she would ask if Gabi pulled the trigger, but if Gabi is hiring her as her lawyer then she’d prefer not to know one way or the other for her defense. Gabi responds that considering her own boyfriend might be coming after her, she needs representation so Melinda is hired.

Sami goes to Rafe’s house. Rafe says he didn’t expect to see her back. Sami says she came to say goodbye again. Rafe questions her really leaving. Sami says she saw EJ and his condition hasn’t changed while she had her hard talk with Johnny which she calls a good start. Sami mentions having lunch with Johnny and Chanel and they think he’s managed to find peace with what happened. Rafe says that’s great and he’s happy for her but also sad that she’s leaving. Sami remarks that there are so many reasons to say like everything happening with John and being there for Marlena while they still don’t know who shot EJ, but she has to get back to Italy. Sami jokes that she should go before she gets in to any Salem drama. Rafe agrees that Italy sounds really good right now. Sami reminds him that he has an open invitation. Rafe says not to tempt him. They agree it was great to see each other. Sami jokes that it’s pretty amazing that she came to town and didn’t cause any chaos but Rafe says about that.

Shawn tells JJ that law enforcement is messy when it gets personal. JJ says that’s what Gabi is so upset about since she told him that she went straight home the night of the shooting, but he reminded her that they ran in to each other in the town square so she accused him of using their personal relationship to interrogate her. Shawn asks if Gabi said why she left the house. JJ says she claimed she left her planner on the bench. Shawn asks if he believes her. JJ says he wants to. Shawn then gets a text that something came in on the tip line that’s worth checking out. Shawn tells JJ that he will let him know if it turns in to something real. Shawn adds that he knows Gabi is not the forgive and forget type, but assuming she’s not the shooter, he’s pretty sure she knows JJ is just doing his job. Shawn encourages JJ to hang in there as they will get the truth and hopefully Gabi will let this one slide. JJ thanks Shawn as he exits.

Melinda tells Gabi that she should go clean out her office before Philip and Xander release the wild dogs to chase her out. Gabi says she might be doing the same soon. Melinda says maybe not since she’s still here now so she might have avoided it. Gabi says right now the only way to keep her own company is to play nice with Philip and Xander. Gabi complains about how smug they were walking through the office. Melinda acknowledges that they did pull off a pretty big coup. Gabi argues that they just got lucky and caught Kristen while she was distracted. Gabi gives Philip and Xander getting along about five more minutes. Gabi says it’s like a ticking time bomb as it’s one thing to split the CEO job, but the more money, the bigger the explosion. Gabi tells Melinda that until then, she has a job as her defense attorney. Melinda advises Gabi not to talk to JJ and if he reaches out, she’ll get him off her back.

Xander tells Sarah that Vivian claims she wrote the letter, not Victor, and insisted Philip was in on it and that she helped him steal half his birth right. Sarah asks if Xander believes Vivian. Philip then comes home, so Xander asks if Vivian told him that she just gave him an earful about Philip conning him out of his inheritance. Philip confirms that she told him. Xander guesses he’s here to deny it. Philip responds that he’s not going to deny it as there’s no point. Xander asks if everything Vivian told him is true then. Philip confirms that Vivian forged the letter and he used it to take half of Xander’s inheritance. Philip tells Xander to go ahead and ask whatever else he wants to know, because he’s prepared to tell him everything. Philip explains that it was Vivian’s idea to forge the letter as she did that all on her own. Philip adds that he had been dead to the world, locked away alone in a mental institution and he had lost everything including his money, but when he recovered, Vivian offered him a chance to get back to life and matter again. Philip admits he started thinking Vivian was right that getting Titan was what he deserved, so he told himself that it’s what Victor would have wanted. Xander complains about Philip lying and committing fraud because he decided he deserved all of this and that he didn’t. Xander goes over Philip taking him to court and complains about he and Vivian stabbing him in the back. Philip states that it was their secret alone.

Rafe tells Sami that it turns out he was wrong as he went to see Jada this morning and she’s not still sleeping with Shawn. Sami brings up finding her blouse in Shawn’s apartment. Rafe says that she spent the night on his couch but apparently nothing happened between them, so it was just evidently the one time when she thought they were broken up. Sami jokes that he really jumped to the wrong conclusion. Rafe argues that there was a lot of evidence that helped him. Sami asks what he’s going to do now. Rafe says Jada is furious now. Sami doesn’t get why until Rafe reveals that he told Jada that he and Sami slept together.

Vivian goes to the bar and calls Ivan, saying she’s saying goodbye to Salem and coming home to her one true son, Stefan, who she says still appreciates her even though she forged his name on his divorce papers and drugged him to get rid of Gabi. Vivian says she’ll call him from the airport as Gabi then approaches her at the bar.

Melinda goes to see JJ in the interrogation room to inform him that she is representing Gabi, so if he has any other questions about EJ’s shooting, he can contact her directly. Melinda tells JJ that she won’t sit back and let him abuse his position of power to accuse an innocent woman of attempted murder. JJ argues that he didn’t accuse Gabi of anything but they can’t pretend she’s not a suspect, so he wouldn’t be doing his job if he didn’t interrogate her. Melinda warns him to make sure that she’s present the next time he questions Gabi. Shawn then returns and tells Melinda that he’s glad she’s there because they do have some questions for her. Shawn then presents a gun and asks if it belongs to her.

Sami asks Rafe if she taught him nothing and questions why he told Jada. Sami asks what he was thinking in not giving himself space and considering the consequences. Rafe admits it didn’t go well and that Jada was not forgiving and used the word “betrayal”. Sami understands Jada is upset but they both made mistakes, so they are kind of even. Rafe says that’s exactly what he said to her. Sami encourages him to keep talking to Jada to help her understand. Rafe says that he can’t because Jada doesn’t want to see him and said she needs space. Sami suggests he make a gesture like flowers and candy. Sami then decides he can make an apology video and she’ll help him. Rafe refuses but Sami insists so she begins recording him on his phone.

Gabi tells Vivian that she heard her name and asks what the hell she was saying about her. Vivian responds that she was just telling Ivan about the local gossip. Gabi thinks it was more than that. Gabi doesn’t know why she’s not still rotting in a jail cell, but warns that if she even thinks about coming after her for revenge, it won’t end well for her. Vivian responds that she’s not scared of her and she has no need to punish her because she’s already paid for what she did to her.

JJ asks where the gun came from. Shawn explains that the tip that came in was from a sanitation worker who found the gun in a trash can. Melinda asks what it has to do with her. Shawn reveals they ran the serial number and it’s registerred to Melinda Trask. Melinda claims not to know anything about that. Shawn says it’s very likely the gun was disposed of on the night of EJ’s shooting and asks why Melinda got rid of her gun that night. Melinda responds that she wasn’t the one who got rid of it, but she has a pretty good idea who did.

Xander recalls when Philip first showed up with the letter feeling like another knife in the gut from the family and he didn’t want to share any control of Titan with him. Xander says if it were up to him, he would’ve fought to the death before sharing Titan with Philip but Sarah convinced him and made him realize that the real way to honor Victor’s legacy was to work together. Xander admits that he realized he enjoyed working with him and he liked having someone to brainstorm ideas with. Xander says after all these years of disappointment, he had given up hope on having a good brother or that the family would accept him as a true son of Victor, but somehow, partnering with Philip made him finally feel like he belonged. Philip tells Xander that he does belong. Xander asks how he can say that to his face when he and Vivian have been laughing behind his back the entire time. Xander declares that Philip has proven that he’s not his brother or his family and he wants him the hell out of the house.

Rafe takes Sami’s phone and asks when she got so bad at this, arguing that a video apology is not a great idea as Jada doesn’t want to talk to him or see a video of him. Sami suggests if Jada needs time, Rafe should take the time too to decide if he wants to be with her and if he does, he should do whatever it takes to get Jada back. Rafe compliments that being good advice. Sami tells Rafe that he can always call her no matter the time zone. Sami tells Rafe that she’s so grateful for him. Sami says the trip was hard for her with the talk with Johnny, dealing with EJ, and John but she always feels better when she’s with Rafe. Sami wishes Rafe luck with everything and says he deserves to be happy as they hug. Sami reminds Rafe that the invitation to Italy is always there for him. Rafe tells her to have a good flight. Sami then exits.

Gabi asks Vivian how she’s already paid. Vivian says her son came to his senses and divorced Gabi while not giving her a second thought. Gabi asks if she’s done being a miserable bitch. Vivian tells Gabi that it’s been something seeing her and walks away.

Shawn questions Melinda who disposed of the gun. Melinda reveals that she recently loaned it someone, so she can only assume it was Ava Vitali. Shawn questions why. Melinda explains that Kristen’s mother had attacked Ava so she loaned her the gun for protection. JJ asks if she’s saying that Ava just dropped it in the garbage. Melinda calls it news to her but it’s the only explanation she can come up with. Melinda says she will leave them to run along and go question Ava. JJ points out that for someone who cared so much about Ava, she gave up her quickly. Melinda argues that it’s an attempted murder case so it’s every woman for herself and she wasn’t going down for a crime she didn’t commit. Shawn decides they will go question Ava then to see if the story checks out. JJ tells Melinda that in the meantime, she’s under arrest.

Xander asks Philip if he’s going to leave or if he should call the police. Philip says he will go but he has something to say first. Xander questions why he should listen to him. Philip asks for two minutes. Philip tells Xander that he’s right to hate him because he did take his inheritance, but he was never laughing at him. Philip says he lied and cheated to get what he thought he was owed but what he ended up getting was his family. Philip tells Xander that he liked working with him and he really surprised him. Philip says it’s how he always wanted to be with his brothers and he convinced himself he did the right thing because it brought them closer, but at the end of the day, there’s no excuse and Xander deserves better. Philip tells Xander that he is so sorry and walks out as Sarah hugs Xander.

Rafe goes back to his laptop to see what’s on his bugging device but Gabi comes home and interrupts him.

Melinda questions being under arrest, arguing that it’s not a crime to own a gun. JJ says that is unless the person is not qualified to carry one as Shawn adds that Ava is not after her recent stint in Bayview. JJ assumes Melinda knew that. Melinda wasn’t aware that Ava’s right to carry had been suspended and she doesn’t think she knew Ava was in Bayview. Melinda complains that she’s been focused on other things like being fired from DiMera because they falsely arrested Kristen. JJ argues that she still committed a crime. Melinda questions them seriously booking her for this when she cooperated with their questions. Shawn says they won’t book her yet, but tells her not to leave town. JJ warns Melinda that they’ll be keeping an eye on her. Melinda asks about Gabi and if they should expect to hear from them. JJ says they’ll be in touch as Melinda exits.

Sarah tells Xander that she’s so sorry. Xander responds that she’s not the one who lied to him.

Sami goes to the town square and calls Johnny, telling him that she will call when she lands. Sami hangs up and runs in to Vivian. They talk about it being a long time and how they are both waiting for a rideshare to the airport at the same time. Vivian and Sami realize they are on the same flight and sitting next to each other. Sami calls that amazing and says she can’t believe it. Vivian suggests they chat the whole time as they have so much to catch up on. Sami says she doesn’t even know where to start.

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Kayla sits at her desk in her office at the hospital and looks at a framed photo of her and Steve. Stephanie walks in with food and says she misses him too.

Steve goes to Marlena’s hotel room in Estonia. Steve tells Marlena that the ISA has been working through the night to try to decrypt the file they found. Marlena asks if they are closer to bringing John home.

Philip exits the Brady Pub and runs in to Alex. Philip tells Alex that he understands what he’s feeling. Alex promises that whatever he thinks he knows, it’s worse. Philip guesses Alex wishes he could be locked up which Alex says would be a start. Philip says he won’t defend what he did as he lied his way in to inheritance but it’s working out well. Alex argues that it’s working for him. Philip says it’s working for the whole family as they accomplished Victor’s dream of taking over DiMera. Philip states that Victor would be proud of them all which Alex questions.

Sarah enters the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and asks if anyone’s home but no one answers. Sarah looks up at the portrait of Victor and says not to look at her like he never kept a secret from his family. Maggie then comes in and startles Sarah. Sarah comments on it being quiet in the house. Maggie informs her that she gave the staff the night off since it seems the trash took itself out which Sarah questions. Maggie clarifies that it looks like they have rid themselves of Vivian Alamain as she presents the letter she was left.

Xander finishes a call about new security measures, remarking that he can’t have just anyone wandering off the street in to his brand new office. Vivian then walks in to the office. Vivian remarks that one can never be too careful about who walks in to executive suites. Xander questions what she’s doing there. Vivian knows he’s going to have security throw her out, but she thinks he will want to hear what she has to say about his brother.

Steve tells Marlena that he’s sorry that the ISA have not been able to decrypt the file yet, but they do think they are close. Marlena complains about the nuclear bomb being out there and John being held hostage. Steve says he tried to get in to see Orpheus, but only his medical team have been allowed to see him since he was shot. Marlena argues that a psychiatrist could gain access to him.

Kayla asks if Stephanie just came to check on her and bring her lunch. Kayla questions what’s going on with her. Stephanie claims it’s nothing but then admits that she’s freaking out and needs her mom as Kayla hugs her.

Philip tells Alex that he thinks of all people, Victor would understand why he did what he did, pointing out that the ends are a big win for Titan. Philip says they only took over DiMera because he and Xander worked together. Alex blames it on what was going on with EJ and Kristen. Alex warns Philip that if the truth comes out, it will all come crashing down. Philip thanks Alex for not saying anything to Xander. Alex remarks that he didn’t do it for him, but to protect Xander.

Xander tells Vivian that he’s not in the mood for her games. Vivian says she’ll be quick, repeating that he will want to hear what she has to say. Vivian is sure he’s curious to know why Philip was so quick to invite her to stay in the mansion. Xander says he’s not curious but will never understand. Vivian informs Xander that she didn’t give Philip a choice.

Maggie tells Sarah that she’s so relieved that Vivian has left. Sarah questions if she said why she left. Maggie shows Sarah the letter that Vivian left and says she has no idea what it means and she doesn’t care, but she’s glad that Philip kicked her to the curb as she doesn’t know what possessed him to invite her to move in. Maggie doesn’t understand what kind of hold Vivian has on Philip. Sarah responds that she does.

Kayla asks Stephanie what it is. Stephanie explains that she found something out that she wasn’t supposed to know and she told someone else about it and now she’s forcing him to keep the secret too. Kayla guesses that’s Alex. Stephanie confirms that they are now both in this mess.

Philip didn’t realize Alex and Xander were so close. Alex feels he owes him one since he was duped by Theresa and now Philip wants him to see it happen all over again. Alex notes that Stephanie told him it was his call on whether or not to expose him. Philip asks what he decided. Alex informs him that he won’t say anything because their family has too much at stake now. Alex says that Titan has everything invested in the takeover so shaking up the corporate structure could put everything at risk. Philip insists that he’s making the right decision. Alex says they’ll see but warns that he won’t protect Philip forever, so there will come a day where it’s safe to tell Xander the truth about what he did and expose Philip for the lying con artist he is. Alex adds that whether Philip chooses to tell Xander first is up to him. Alex then walks away.

Maggie asks if Sarah knows something about what’s going on between Philip and Vivian. Sarah tells her to just forget she said anything. Maggie questions why Sarah said she knew why Philip is so loyal to Vivian. Sarah remarks that they are just alike and you can’t trust either of them. Maggie responds that Philip is not like Vivian as he is Victor’s son. Sarah clarifies that she’s not saying Philip isn’t part of the family or not to care about him, but brings up all the damage that he’s done and that she’s allowed him to do. Maggie questions what it is as she can tell Sarah looks like she has the weight of the world on her shoulders lately. Sarah tells her that she has no idea. Maggie insists that she can trust her. Sarah says she just doesn’t want to burden her with it. Maggie wants to help her and asks what has her upset. Sarah reveals that she’s keeping a huge secret from Xander that could change his life. Maggie asks what the secret is. Sarah reminds Maggie of the letter that Victor wrote, naming Philip as his heir, and reveals that it’s fake and that Philip forged it with Vivian’s help, leaving Maggie shocked.

Xander tells Vivian that he’s not surprised that she’s blackmailing Philip. Vivian calls it having leverage. Xander guesses she’s lording something over him and bets he knows what it is. Xander worries that Philip is still carrying on with Stephanie and making a fool of Alex again. Vivian tells Xander that he still doesn’t get it as that was a cover story for something worse. Vivian declares that Philip isn’t making a fool out of Alex, but out of Xander.

Steve and Marlena dress as medical staff to get in to see Orpheus in his hospital bed. Orpheus guesses they want his help in finding John, but questions why he would lift a finger. Marlena tells Orpheus that he’s free to help John or not, but she knows how much he loves his children and grandchildren. Orpheus asks what they have to do with this. Steve asks if he doesn’t think they would be affected by a rogue nuclear weapon being detonated somewhere. Marlena agrees that it will affect his family. Orpheus then says that he will tell them what they want to know, but he wants something in return. Steve refuses to cut a deal with him. Orpheus says he’s not seeking immunity, he just needs help for his son Christian who is having custody issues and he just wants his son to be able to see his kid. Orpheus feels a good word from Marlena could go a long way. Marlena agrees to write him a letter. Steve asks Orpheus what rosebud is. Orpheus reveals it’s the codename for a black market arms exchange across the border to sell the nuclear bomb. Orpheus warns that anyone willing to pay for that is willing to use it. Steve asks for the coordinates. Orpheus says his only contact was strictly through intermediaries. Marlena says they can start on the border. Steve calls it better than nothing and says they will go. Orpheus stops them and asks Marlena to promise to keep her word about helping his son. Marlena and Steve then exit.

Kayla says that obviously keeping this secret is tearing Stephanie apart. Stephanie points out that a lot of people could get hurt if the truth came out. Kayla asks if she’s protecting people. Stephanie says she could be making it worse and worries that her conscience is telling her that keeping the secret is hurting people, so Kayla encourages her to follow her conscience.

Maggie is shocked to learn of the forged letter as Sarah apologizes for keeping it from her. Maggie says she’s not the one who forged it, that was Philip and Vivian. Sarah explains that they wanted to take everything from Xander but luckily the judge only awarded Philip half of Titan. Maggie questions why Sarah kept it quiet that Philip has conned Xander out of half of his birth right. Sarah explains that she didn’t know until the judge gave Philip half of the company and when she found out, she was furious but she kept quiet because she was also afraid of what Xander might do to Philip if he found out. Sarah points out that Xander had already pulled a gun on Philip, so she was afraid that he would hurt his brother or worse if he found out and she couldn’t bear the thought of Xander being taken away from her and Victoria again when they just got a chance to finally be happy. Maggie calls it a terrible secret that she had to keep. Sarah adds that she saw Xander and Philip working together and finally getting along, so she convinced herself that Victor would be happy with his two sons as a team. Maggie asks if she’s second guessing herself. Sarah is not sure if she’s keeping the secret because she genuinely thinks it’s best for Xander or that she’s afraid to admit that she lied to him too. Maggie is sorry she had to go through this alone. Sarah guesses that Maggie will encourage her to tell Xander the truth, no matter what it costs her.

Xander asks Vivian what the hell she’s talking about and how Philip is making a fool out of him. Vivian asks if she really has to explain it and guesses that Xander must have been humiliated when he found out he had to share Titan with Philip. Xander argues that she’s behind on the times as Victor’s letter turned in to the best thing to happen to Titan. Xander admits he wasn’t thrilled at first, but he couldn’t be more pleased since they turned out to be a great team. Vivian calls their bond a lie. Xander says she’s just being cynical while he and Philip have never been closer and their bond is genuine. Vivian then reveals to Xander that Victor didn’t write the letter, she did.

Maggie sits with Sarah and says in most circumstances, she believes honesty is the best policy but what Sarah did was to keep Xander from self destructing. Maggie knows it was to protect her husband and family. Sarah thanks her for understanding. Maggie says there’s been a lot of chaos since Victor died. Sarah asks what she thinks Victor would have wanted. Maggie responds that Victor loved Philip and Xander in his own way, so the truth is that he would’ve wanted Philip in his will but he couldn’t give him anything without revealing that Philip was still alive. Sarah points out that now Xander and Philip are living in the house and running the company together as a team like true brothers. Maggie admits that not much put a smile on Victor’s face, but she thinks he would’ve liked this. Sarah asks even if it’s based on a lie. Maggie calls it impossible to say, but she can’t deny that a lot of good has come out of this lie. Maggie says she could argue that Sarah confessing to Xander would only make herself feel better by telling the truth and clearing her conscience. Maggie worries that it might destroy the family unity and her marriage as well.

Xander accuses Vivian of lying. Vivian assures that she forged the letter. Xander guesses that she wanted Philip to get the inheritance so she would profit as well. Xander doesn’t believe her and thinks Vivian is trying to screw with everyone like Theresa did. Vivian mocks him being in denial. Xander insists that he doesn’t believe a word out of her mouth. Vivian says he may not believe what he’s hearing, but he will believe what he sees as she writes Victor’s signature and shows it to him.

Steve and Marlena return to the hotel room in Estonia as Steve finishes a call with Andrew, catching him up on what they learned about the black market. Steve tells Marlena that Andrew thinks they are this close to breaking the encryption on the file. Steve then informs Marlena that he’s afraid this is the end of the road for them as that’s ISA orders. Marlena argues that they haven’t followed ISA orders since getting to Estonia. Steve says following leads on John was one thing but infiltrating black markets, they have to leave to the pros. Marlena argues that Steve is a pro but Steve says it’s an undercover operation and he can’t risk being recognized. Steve hates to admit he can’t do something and he wants to be the first man to find John, but they need to step back. Marlena questions going home and just waiting for the phone to ring in hopes that John will be alright. Marlena argues that all they have to do is bring John home. Marlena says she hates this, but she trusts Steve. Steve tells Marlena to pack her bag and he will charter them a flight back to Salem. Steve adds that he believes in his heart that Andrew will bring John home. Steve says he will get his things, call Kayla, and let Marlena know when he’s made their travel arrangements. Steve then exits the room. Marlena turns around and finds something on her bag.

Steve calls Kayla and tells her that they are coming home.

Marlena approaches the bag with a note that has her name on it.

Kayla asks Steve if they found John. Steve says not yet, but they found enough to let the ISA take it from here.

Marlena opens the note that says if she wants to see John alive, to come back and come alone.

Kayla cannot wait to have Steve back in her arms. Kayla says it must be killing him to have to come home before it’s over. Steve admits he’s disappointed to not be in charge of the operation but it’s not what is best for their family. Kayla admits she’s relieved as she wants John home but she also wants Steve back by her side. Steve says Marlena will need them more than ever. Kayla assures they will be there for her. Steve says he will let Kayla know when they are taking off. Kayla sends her love to Marlena and says she loves Steve as they hang up. After Steve walks away, Marlena then comes out of her room.

Alex and Stephanie meet in the town square and agree that they should keep the secret for now. Stephanie is surprised as Alex explains that he just ran in to Philip and he wanted to knock him out but he thinks it’s best for now if they keep it a secret. Stephanie worries about how it will make Alex feel but he assures he can handle it for now. Stephanie is sorry that she got Alex in to this mess as she thought it would be over when she first told Sarah.

Sarah admits to Maggie that telling Xander would clear her conscience but others would benefit too. Maggie asks if she means because Xander would get the whole company. Sarah says she means Alex and Stephanie because they are keeping the secret too. Sarah explains that she convinced them to keep it to themselves for the sake of the family, but Alex is furious and she’s pretty sure she ruined her relationship with Stephanie. Maggie is pretty sure Alex hates Philip now, but not as much as Xander would hate both if he found out. Sarah agrees that all the brotherly love would just go to Hell. Maggie wishes she could tell her what to do. Maggie assures that she loves her no matter what she decides as they hug.

Xander argues that Vivian’s signature proves nothing. Vivian then recites the letter to Xander. Xander thinks she’s just paraphrasing it. Vivian insists that she knows it by heart because she wrote many copies until she decided it was believable. Xander argues that this can’t be true but Vivian says he knows it is. Xander complains that it doesn’t make any sense and asks why Vivian would throw away the con by telling him. Vivian argues that she was supposed to get half the fortune, not Xander. Xander guesses that Philip didn’t keep up his end of the bargain. Vivian confirms that she wants Philip to lose everything. Xander threatens to call the cops to send her back to prison. Vivian asks why he would do that when it was Philip who stabbed him in the back. Vivian then walks out of the office.

Marlena goes back to see Orpheus, who guesses she got his note. Marlena asks what he wants. Orpheus responds that he wants to be honest with her because of their history. Orpheus reveals that what he told Steve about rosebud isn’t true as he made up the whole thing. Marlena says she’s not surprised. Orpheus says he’s sorry but he doesn’t trust Steve like he trusts Marlena. Marlena asks what is the truth then. Orpheus reveals that he knows where John is and he can take her to him, but all she has to do is get him out of here.

Alex tells Stephanie that with all the guilt he feels for keeping the truth, the less he sees Xander the better. Alex invites Stephanie to lunch instead of going to the office. Stephanie mentions that she had lunch with Kayla but she will go to keep him company. Stephanie and Alex then walk off together while Philip walks in to the town square and runs in to Vivian. Philip hopes she’s moving her things in to the Salem Inn but Vivian reveals that she just came back from DiMera Enterprises. Philip questions what she was doing there. Vivian claims she was admiring his office but warns him not to get used to it because his brother is a little upset with him.

Sarah remains in the living room, staring up at the portrait of Victor. Sarah comments that everyone in the house seems to come to him for advice which is unhinged because he had terrible judgment and caused all kinds of misery. Sarah states that Maggie doesn’t have any answers, so she asks Victor if she’s doing the right thing by keeping this from her husband. Xander then walks in and pours a drink. Sarah asks him what’s wrong. Xander responds that he doesn’t want to believe it, but he thinks he was just betrayed in the worst possible way.

Marlena tells Orpheus to go to Hell. Orpheus argues that she will regret that decision. Marlena knows Orpheus is lying because he would never take her to see John. Orpheus questions her not believing him. Steve then returns and tells Orpheus that it turns out they don’t need his lying ass anyway because the ISA decrypted the file they found. Orpheus accuses them of bluffing. Steve thinks back to Marlena showing him the note from Orpheus and talking about him thinking she would fall for it while they knew Orpheus was lying and that Rosebud was just a sled. Steve tells Marlena that the car is downstairs and they’re going home. Orpheus complains that they are making a mistake and if they don’t get him out, they’ll never see John again. Marlena responds that she has faith that she will see John again, but hopefully she will never see Orpheus again. Orpheus calls out to Marlena not to go but she exits with Steve.

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Philip is at the Kiriakis Mansion, on the phone with Melinda Trask. Philip tells her that he is backing Xander in his decision to fire her. When Melinda threatens to sue, Philip warns that they would countersue and hangs up. Maggie then comes home and comments that she missed a lot while she was out of town. Philip guesses she heard about Titan taking over DiMera. Maggie confirms that it was all over the news. Maggie congratulates Philip and tells him that Victor would be so proud as she hugs him.

At the DiMera office, Kristen questions what the hell Xander is trying to pull here and how he managed to take over DiMera. Xander calls it a no brainer with Kristen in custody and EJ in a coma, so they saw it as a window of opportunity and seized it. Kristen responds that she has a window of opportunity too as she pulls her gun on Xander. Xander asks what the hell she’s doing. Kristen responds that she was just released from police custody because the bullet out of EJ didn’t match this gun, but it’s not too late to put the gun to good use.

At the police station, JJ informs Gabi that there’s now one fewer suspect as Kristen has been cleared which surprises Gabi. JJ says that means they have to start looking at other suspects. Gabi questions what she’s doing here then. JJ then reveals that she’s one of the suspects. Gabi asks who says and then questions if JJ thinks she shot EJ.

AT the Brady Pub, Kate calls Lucas and tells him that he can come out in the world again because EJ was shot. Kate adds that if EJ dies, Lucas would be safe. Kate assures that she did not shoot EJ and tells Lucas that she will see him soon as she hangs up. Sami then appears as she and Kate get an argument over Lucas kidnapping her. Kate insists that Lucas still feels terrible about it. Sami says she feels terrible about things too like choosing the wrong men. Sami asks about things going well between Roman and Kate. Kate responds that Roman showed her what love is supposed to be. Sami says that she’s happy for them but jokes that if she hurts him, she’ll have to kill her. Kate says not if she shoots her first which Sami laughs at.

Rafe meets Jada at Small Bar. Jada is surprised that he came and says she knows how upset he still is over what happened between her and Shawn. Rafe responds that it’s not just that, but that she’s still sleeping with Shawn. Jada asks what he’s talking about. Rafe informs her that he stopped by Shawn’s house last night. Jada says that Shawn told her they were talking things out and then he left. Rafe reveals that he left because he found Jada’s blouse that she was wearing the night before. Rafe asks if he should have stayed and gotten in the middle of their affair. Jada tells Rafe that he’s got this all wrong.

Gabi tells JJ that he couldn’t be more wrong and asks why the hell he would think she shot EJ. JJ reminds her that she almost did it once before when she burst in with Rafe’s weapon. JJ feels it was only him that stopped her from shooting EJ right then and asks if she can deny that.

Xander argues that Kristen won’t shoot him. Kristen asks how he can be so sure. Kristen complains about how hard she worked to claw her way to the top of DiMera and how she fought them all until she won, only to be unseated by her former incompetent henchman. Kristen declares that she can’t stand this and she won’t. Xander says they can talk it out. Kristen tells him that he’s going to listen because the only way he’s not going to die right now is to do exactly as she says.

Maggie tells Philip that she knows he and Xander had big plans for Titan but this is an achievement to take over DiMera. Maggie thinks they should all go out to lunch and celebrate if he’s not too busy running the world. Philip says there is something she needs to know first as Vivian then comes in, asking what’s for breakfast.

Kate tells Sami that there was a long line of men who treated her very poorly, so she completely understands as they sit together. Sami assures that she is really happy for her and Roman. Kate thanks her and says they feel really badly that they are the ones who revealed the truth about Johnny’s conception. Sami believes the truth needed to come out so she’s not mad at either of them. Kate asks if she’s sure since she didn’t want to have dinner with them and didn’t come back to the Pub last night. Sami assures that had nothing to do with her. Kate asks if Sami stayed with Marlena then. Sami then reveals that she stayed with Rafe.

Rafe asks Jada not to lie to him. Jada assures that she’s not lying to him. Jada says that Rafe made it very clear that he did not want her going home with him, so she came to the bar and got pretty wasted while Shawn just happened to find her to tell her about EJ’s shooting. Jada admits she was in no condition to drive, so Shawn suggested she sleep it off. Rafe mocks the idea of Shawn escorting her back to his place. Jada says it was too late to call Stephanie, so she ended up crashing on Shawn’s couch but nothing happened after that one night with him when she thought Rafe left her at the altar. Jada asks if Rafe believes that she’s telling the truth.

Gabi tells JJ that when she went to EJ’s house with Rafe’s gun, she was just desperate to find Rafe and EJ had the answers she needed. Gabi asks what she would have gained from shooting EJ then or now. JJ thinks it would’ve been revenge for what EJ did to Rafe and all of the other horrible things he did to hurt her, like causing her marriage with Stefan to fall apart. Gabi shouts that this is crazy and he knows it. Gabi complains that if he hauled in every person to ever hold a grudge against EJ or pointed a gun at him, he’d be there until Hell freezes over. Gabi reminds JJ that she went to prison for a crime she did not commit more than once. Gabi questions if he really thinks she’d be stupid enough to get sent back there. JJ tells Gabi to just answer one question and they will be done. JJ then asks if she has an alibi for the night EJ was shot.

Xander asks Kristen what she wants him to do. Kristen orders him to pick up the phone to call Wei Shin and tell him that he changed his mind about taking over DiMera and he wants to put her back in charge, effective immediately. Xander picks up the phone but puts it back down and refuses to make that call.

Maggie asks what the hell Vivian is doing there. Maggie guesses she broke out of prison but Philip informs her that she’s out on parole. Maggie questions him knowing that she was there. Vivian adds that Philip invited her to stay. Philip apologizes and says she wouldn’t take no for an answer. Maggie questions Vivian spending the night in her home. Maggie tells Philip that it may be a very large house but it’s not big enough for her and Vivian. Vivian tells Maggie there’s the door. Maggie says she’s not going anywhere but upstairs and warns that Vivian better be gone by the time she comes back. Maggie then exits.

Gabi tells JJ that she had a long day at the office and then she went home. JJ asks if she’s sure she didn’t go anywhere else. Gabi responds that she is and questions why he’s looking at her like that. JJ then reveals that on the night of the shooting, he stopped by her house to see her and knocked on the door but no one was there. Gabi says she must have been asleep. JJ says she wasn’t, so Gabi asks if he’s calling her a liar. JJ tells her that he’s sorry, but he is.

Rafe questions Jada telling him that she just crashed at Shawn’s house and nothing happened. Jada confirms that’s exactly what she’s telling him. Rafe tells Jada that he believes her. Rafe brings up that Shawn never told him that she spent the night. Jada explains that Shawn was afraid he would be upset. Rafe still wishes he would have because he just told him that they were only together the one time and then he found her blouse, so naturally he thought Shawn was lying. Rafe wishes he would’ve stayed to confront him instead of jumping to the wrong conclusion.

Kate questions Sami spending the night at Rafe’s. Sami explains that she went to thank him for speaking with Johnny and helping him understand the situation. Kate thinks it’s wonderful that Johnny has someone like Rafe in his life and calls him one of the good guys. Kate thinks it’s nice that Sami and Rafe are still friends so she can lean on him in times like this. Sami agrees that it’s really nice to have a friend like Rafe.

Vivian doesn’t understand how Philip puts up with Maggie and calls her so rude. Vivian declares that she’s not going anywhere unless Philip wants to be out on his ass. Philip guesses she’s going to threaten to take Titan away from him. Vivian says she would never do that as long as she gets her share when Kate murders Xander.

Kristen questions Xander saying no to her and threatens to send him to Hell. Xander asks if she really wants to go back to prison. Kristen argues that she has nothing left to lose as she lost her job, her mother, and Brady. Xander brings up her daughter Rachel and asks if she really wants to risk losing her when she’s already lost so much time with her already. Kristen blames that on his lies. Xander tells Kristen that she can’t let her down. Xander says he didn’t grow up in a home with a loving mother, but Rachel has that and deserves to keep it. Kristen agrees that he’s right and lowers her gun.

JJ reminds Gabi that he ran in to her that night in the town square. Gabi says she remembers that. JJ points out that means she did leave the house and asks where she went. Gabi thinks back to being outside the DiMera Mansion with a gun. Gabi claims to JJ that she was home getting ready for bed when she remembered that she left her planner in the town square and that’s when she ran in to him. Gabi insists that she went right back home and went to bed. Gabi argues that every piece of evidence that JJ is trying to use against her is based on knowledge of their personal relationship. Gabi asks if JJ made a personal statement and if the other cops know he brought in his most recent conquest for questioning. JJ responds that he hates this but it’s his job and the truth is that she had motive, opportunity, access to a weapon, and she doesn’t have an alibi. JJ tells Gabi that he’s sorry but it doesn’t look good.

Xander tells Kristen to get the hell out before he calls the cops. Kristen argues that they can negotitate. Kristen says she knows the company and he wants the takeover to be successful. Kristen argues that Wei Shin has no business running DiMera but she does. Kristen says they can work their magic on the Titan side while she continues to run the successful operations at DiMera and it would be a mutually beneficial partnership. Kristen argues that Xander knows they would be better together.

Philip tells Vivian that she will get her half of his half as they discussed. Vivian argues that she never agreed to half of half but half of the fortune. Philip says Belle did her best for him in court but that ship sailed. Philip says she’s only been out of prison for a couple of days, so he can’t just snap his fingers as he has to liquidate accounts and the takeover complicates that. Vivian accuses him of making excuses. Philip tells Vivian that no one is going to be killing Xander, so Vivian guesses she will have to blow open the whole scam. Philip argues that she wouldn’t because if she tells anyone about the forgery, she’ll get nothing and go down for fraud so he doesn’t think she wants to go back to prison. Vivian asks if he’s threatening her. Philip says he’s just saying that she’s not the one calling the shots here. Vivian argues that this whole thing was her idea and accuses him of trying to freeze her out now. Philip swears that he’s not and asks to be patient a little longer. Vivian complains that patience is not her strong suit.

Rafe tells Jada that he’s sorry as now he’s the one asking for understanding. Jada says he’s scaring her and asks what he needs understanding for. Rafe informs Jada that after he left Shawn’s last night, he went home and Sami was at his door. Jada questions Sami being in town. Rafe explains that she came to thank him for helping put in a good word for her with Johnny and calls it a long story. Jada asks what any of this has to do with her. Rafe explains that Sami was in a bad place and he was too. Rafe then admits that he and Sami slept together.

Kate tells Sami that she’s not jumping to conclusions about what did or didn’t happen between her and Rafe last night, but reminds her about Jada. Sami says she heard about Jada but she wouldn’t put money on that engagement working out. Kate knew they were having problems because of the Arnold debacle but she thought they were working through it. Sami says that’s not what she observed as Rafe went ballistic when he found out that Jada slept with Shawn. Kate didn’t know but says she’s not going to tell anyone. Kate wonders if Rafe knew about that before or after EJ was shot. Sami asks why that matters and questions if Kate thinks Rafe shot EJ. Kate says after what EJ did to Rafe and Jada. Kate knows if EJ hurt one of her loved ones, she would make sure he paid. Sami argues that she can’t seriously think that Rafe shot EJ. Kate says it doesn’t matter now since Kristen is under suspicion since they found a gun in her purse and were testing the bullet. Sami hopes it is a match and brings up how upset Johnny was at EJ so it got her thinking. Sami says Rafe assured her against it but she wonders if Johnny could’ve been the one to shoot EJ. Kate agrees with Rafe that Johnny was very angry at EJ, but she does not think he would go to that extreme so she does not think Johnny is the guilty party.

Jada questions Rafe sleeping with Sami. Rafe explains that he thought Jada was sleeping with Shawn. Jada says she wasn’t. Rafe says he knows that now and he’s so sorry. Rafe calls it a huge misunderstanding. Jada compares it to when she thought he was cheating on her and he said he could never forgive her. Rafe says he was angry in the moment but he’s been talking to Gabi and Javi and he’s starting to come around. Jada complains that he decided off a t-shirt that she’s just a lying, cheating slut. Rafe argues that she and Shawn have history. Rafe tells Jada that he loves her and he’s so sorry about what happened with Sami. Rafe knows Jada is sorry about what happened with Shawn and neither one of them meant to. Jada questions Rafe wanting to just move on. Jada says she told Rafe that she and Shawn were together one time and she didn’t want him because she loved Rafe and only Rafe. Jada says she told him the truth but he still went and thought the worst of her. Jada questions how to forgive that after the way he betrayed her and how they move on from this.

Vivian tells Philip that she’s been patient long enough. Philip promises it will only be a short while more. Philip says he’s not ungrateful for her and when he has the funds to do it, he’ll buy her a mansion in Salem. Vivian questions him throwing her out. Philip says it’s for the best and offers to drive her to the Salem Inn but Vivian rejects him and declares she’ll get there on her own and storms out.

Xander questions Kristen wanting to be business partner. Kristen says the pros outweight the cons for both of them. Xander remarks that he wouldn’t get in bed with a snake like her. Kristen reminds him that Sarah would still be paralyzed if it wasn’t for her. Xander argues that she only relented because Brady forced her too. Kristen argues that no one forces her to do anything and says it was the right thing to do. Xander tells Kristen that he does not want to be her business partner. Kristen warns that they are enemies now and vows to wrestle DiMera back from him and take Titan too, leaving Xander and Philip as the ones winding up with nothing. Xander says they will see about that. Xander hands Kristen her old CEO nameplate and tells her to throw it in the trash on her way out as he demands she get out. Kristen then exits the office.

Rafe argues that Jada thought the worst of him when she thought he was some evil bastard out to ruin her life. Jada complains that Gabi and Javi thought that too since Arnold had his face and voice. Jada says everyone who knew Rafe thought Arnold was him when he said he didn’t love her anymore. Jada complains that Rafe just found a damn blouse. Jada declares that Rafe wanted his space and now she needs her space as she then storms out of the bar.

Sami walks through the town square on a phone call with Marlena. Sami knows she will find John and bring him home safe. Sami says she loves her too and hangs up. Sami then runs in to Kristen, surprised to see she is free. Kristen questions how long Sami is in town for. Sami calls it a short visit and thought Kristen was being held for suspicion. Kristen reveals that the bullet didn’t match her gun and assures that she did not shoot her brother. Kristen adds that her money is on Gabi.

Gabi tells JJ that what doesn’t look good is that the man she’s dating is treating her like a common criminal. Gabi thought he was supposed to be protecting her, that he cared about her, and that she could trust him. JJ argues that this has nothing to do with their personal relationship as it’s just business. Gabi tells JJ that she gets that he has a job to do but if he has anything more to say to her, he can say it through her lawyer because she’s done talking to him and she has nothing more to say to him. Gabi then storms out of the interrogation room.

Maggie returns to the living room and finds a note written by Vivian, saying farewell to Maggie and that Philip made her realize there was only one thing for her to do. Maggie then trashes the letter.

Philiip goes to the Brady Pub and tells Kate that he has good news about Vivian which Kate calls impossible. Philip informs her that Vivian is headed to the Salem Inn because she realized she could end up with nothing, but they are going to have to stop stalling and pay her. Kate wishes that would make her go away. Philip wants to stay positive and says everything is going to be fine.

Xander finishes a call about new security measures, remarking that he can’t have just anyone wandering off the street in to his brand new office. Vivian then walks in to the office.

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Kristen wakes up in the interrogation room to Melinda bringing her coffee and a scone from the Bakery. Kristen complains of being held overnight and tells Melinda that she’s grateful for her but she really wants to know if there’s any news. Melinda informs Kristen that she does have news, but she’s not going to like it.

Leo and Gabi have breakfast at the Hernandez home. Leo asks her for the syrup but Gabi refuses since she bought it. Leo says he will control his rage within and let that slide. Leo remarks that he knows Gabi is just lashing out because she’s soon to be out of a job.

Stephanie is at home with Jada, reading the article on Titan taking over DiMera. Stephanie says she doesn’t get how Alex’s cousins pulled this off as she shows the article to Jada. Jada remarks that you can’t call it a slow news week. Stephanie says if she was still doing PR for Titan, she’d be up to her neck in e-mails and texts but instead, she gets to chill out and enjoy her coffee. Stephanie comments that she doesn’t know how Jada makes the coffee ten times better than she does. Jada reveals her secret ingredient is cinnamon. Jada thanks Stephanie for letting her crash again after Rafe recently kicked her out. Jada adds that she doesn’t want to make Rafe more angry at her than he already is by staying at Shawn’s. Jada doesn’t think Rafe would appreciate it if he found out that she spent the night with Shawn again.

Javi goes to wake up Rafe but is shocked to find Rafe in bed with Sami. Javi covers his eyes and says he didn’t know they were getting busy. Rafe says it’s okay and introduces Sami to his cousin Javi and Javi to his ex-wife, Sami. Javi remains stunned while Rafe and Sami laugh about it. Javi tells Sami that it’s nice to meet her and that he’s heard a lot about her. Sami jokes that she’s sure it’s all terrible but Javi assures it was all good things. Javi says he didn’t mean to intrude and just wanted them know that he made waffles and that there’s plenty. Javi then guesses Rafe didn’t work things out with Jada which Rafe confirms. Javi tries to form a question which Sami completes for him, guessing that Javi wants to know if Rafe slept with her to get back at Jada for sleeping with her sister’s ex. Javi is surprised to learn that Shawn is Sami’s sister’s ex. Sami adds that Shawn is also her cousin and calls it very complicated. Sami suggests Rafe resolve this with Javi. Javi reminds Rafe that Jada sleeping with Shawn was just a mistake. Rafe responds that it’s a mistake that she keeps on making because Jada and Shawn are still sleeping together.

Stephanie asks Jada if she made any in roads with Rafe after telling him what happened with Shawn. Jada says unfortunately no and that Rafe went to Shawn’s last night. Jada adds that Shawn thought he was getting through to Rafe but then he had to take a phone call and Rafe just left. Jada says Rafe is obviously still very angry and hurt by her and Shawn, so she gets it. Jada doesn’t know how she’s going to convince Rafe that she still loves him with all of her heart and that whatever happened with her and Shawn was just a mistake that will never happen again.

Shawn joins JJ at the police station. JJ mentions getting him coffee from the Bakery while they work on EJ’s case. Shawn thanks him and informs JJ that he just got back from ballistics. JJ asks if the bullet matches Kristen’s gun. Shawn confirms the results are in but he hasn’t looked at them yet. JJ calls it the moment of truth as they open the results.

Stephanie encourages Jada not to give up hope and that Rafe just needs time to make peace with what happened between her and Shawn. Stephanie says that right now, Rafe is not thinking straight and compares it to how Jada felt when she thought Rafe had cheated on her. Jada says she was devastated as if everything between her and Rafe was a lie which is how she ended up sleeping with Shawn in the first place. Stephanie tells her to imagine that’s how Rafe is feeling now. Jada knows she’s trying to make her feel better but it’s not really working. Stephanie says her point is that Rafe is not getting over this easily because he’s so madly in love with her that he can’t stand the idea of her being with another man. Stephanie adds that because Rafe loves her so much, he’s going to come around eventually. Jada really wants to believe that. Stephanie tells her to trust her.

Sami suggests she should go and leave Rafe to talk with Javi. Rafe tells Sami to stay. Javi says he’s going to the kitchen and hurries out. Sami laughs while Rafe says he’s so sorry about that. Sami calls it amazing that she got walked in on and didn’t have to hide or feel bad because she’s not doing anything wrong. Rafe assures Sami that he did not sleep with her to get back at Jada. Sami acknowledges that they both had a rough day and she needed a distraction. Sami tells Rafe that she knows him and the situation might be hard for him, so she does not want him to feel guilty. Rafe responds that he felt a lot of things, but guilt was not one of them. Sami guesses that settles that then as they resume kissing.

Gabi questions why Leo would think she’s about to lose her job. Leo shows the article on Titan taking over DiMera and says word on the street is that Xander and Philip are looking to clean house and he doesn’t think they will want to keep her in the mix. Gabi informs him that they told her themselves that they want to keep Gabi Chic and plan to open several outlets across Europe. Leo guesses that she tried to walk away with Gabi Chic but they wouldn’t let her because they are both quoted to staying in the Gabi Chic business, but she’s not mentioned. Leo compares it to a past breakup he had and predicts that Xander and Philip will dump Gabi the first chance they get. Gabi thinks they are going to have trouble touting Gabi Chic’s success without keeping it’s namesake. Leo tells Gabi that it could be worse, as she could be Kristen who is losing her job and is under suspicion for attempted murder.

Melinda shows Kristen the news on Titan taking over DiMera. Kristen says this can’t be true but Melinda confirms that Philip and Xander pulled it off while she was locked up to oust her as CEO. Kristen can’t believe it and calls them vile backstabbers. Kristen complains that on top of being accused of attempted murder of her own brother, she has to deal with this. Kristen asks why she is being unfairly accused and questions why Melinda hasn’t gotten her out yet. Melinda reminds her that federal law states that they can hold her for 24 hours while they wait for the ballistic report on her gun. Kristen complains that they will take up every last minute and asks how long it takes to prove whether or not she shot EJ. Shawn and JJ then come in with the results.

Leo brings up when he ran in to Gabi in the town square the other night and she gave him an earful about how much she hates EJ. Leo admits that he thought maybe she shot EJ but he doesn’t think she’d be very good at hiding it. Leo guesses now that Kristen is in custody, the theory that Gabi shot EJ is out the window. Javi comes in and greets Leo, who asks how it’s going. Leo thought Javi was going to entice Rafe to join them for waffles and asks where he is. Javi responds that he thinks there going to need a bigger waffle iron.

Rafe asks Sami now what. Sami responds that now she goes back home to Italy because that’s where her life and work is. Sami tells Rafe that it’s really beautiful there and invites him to come with her. Rafe responds that he can’t because his life is here and things that he has to take care of. Rafe feels Sami only asked him because she knew he would say no. Sami knows there is one compelling reason for them not to get back together. Rafe asks if she’s saying the sex is better when they aren’t together. Sami jokes about when they fight. Sami tells Rafe that he means so much to her. Rafe responds that she means the world to him and kisses her until Sami reminds him that they are getting up for waffles.

Jada asks if Stephanie really thinks Rafe will get past this. Stephanie assures that right now, Rafe is hurting badly but he’ll have to have a chance to calm down. Jada questions if all will be forgiven. Stephanie calls Rafe a good man who is emotionally intelligent. Jada feels he was until now. Stephanie believes that when the sting wears off, he will get his emotional intelligence back and realize that Jada only slept with Shawn because of the Arnold Feniger mess that was out of her control. Stephanie insists that deep down, Rafe knows that and the two of them will find their way back to each other. Jada prays that she’s right.

Kristen asks what the report says. Shawn reveals that the bullet removed from EJ suffered a lot of damage during surgery. Melinda points out that sometimes, surgical tools can compromise the bullet or if it hit bones. JJ says the point is, it makes it harder to determine if the bullet came from a specific gun. Shawn then announces that the bullet did not match Kristen’s gun, so Melinda decides they no longer have any reason to suspect Kristen in the shooting of EJ. Kristen declares that she can go and she’s in the clear then, but JJ says not necessarily which Kristen questions. Melinda asks how they can still possibly suspect Kristen in shooting EJ. JJ argues that just because she didn’t use this gun doesn’t mean she didn’t shoot him as she could have easily used another weapon. Shawn asks if it’s really that hard to believe that Kristen has access to another firearm. Melinda mocks them and insists they are done here. Shawn decides Kristen is free to go but advises her not to leave town. Kristen responds that she won’t because she now has to wrestle her company back from Philip and Xander. Kristen adds that she would like her gun back because it’s all she has left of her mother. Shawn guesses it is no longer evidence, so JJ hands the gun back to her. Kristen then exits with Melinda.

Gabi questions Rafe being in bed with somebody. Javi responds that it was his ex-wife. Leo thinks he means Hope, but remembers Hope is at Bo’s bedside, so he guesses it’s Nicole. Gabi reminds him that Nicole is in Paris with Eric and their baby. Leo talks about wishing he was in Paris. Gabi tells Leo to shut up so Javi can tell them who Rafe was with. Leo realizes that only leaves one person who hates his guts. Sami then comes from Rafe’s room and greets Leo.

Jada agrees with Stephanie that Rafe is a good man who is emotionally intelligent, so if anyone can get over what happened, it’s him. Jada wishes time could speed up so they could get back to the way things were. Stephanie encourages Jada to take the initiative. Jada reminds her that Rafe kicked her out of the house and expressed zero interest in talking to her. Stephanie points out that was when Rafe first found out and that she said Shawn thought he was getting through to him. Jada reminds her that Rafe left Shawn’s place without saying a word. Stephanie suggests he could have had a work emergency, relating to Steve doing the same. Jada feels it still doesn’t prove that Rafe wants to talk to her. Stephanie encourages her pressuring Rafe in to it a little bit. Jada thinks it’s best if she gives Rafe space and respect his boundaries. Stephanie points out that the silence is driving her crazy and suggests she just text Rafe because for all she knows, he’s been wanting her to reach out.

Rafe gets dressed in his room and gets a text from Jada, asking him to meet her at Small Bar because she’d really like to talk.

Gabi calls it a pleasant surprise to see Sami, who says it’s nice to see her too. Sami talks about a recent video chat with Arianna and hopes she can come visit her in Italy in the summer. Gabi hopes that Arianna will be coming to Salem to stay with her. Sami hopes she can do both. Gabi assumes Sami is in Salem because EJ was shot. Sami confirms that is one of the reasons. Gabi says she would say she’s sorry about EJ but that would be a lie. Sami remarks on some people never changing. Rafe then joins them and guesses Sami knows everyone. Sami confirms she’s familiar with everyone here. Gabi decides that she needs to go check if she still has her company. Gabi is sure she and Sami will cross paths again as she then exits. Rafe says he has to get going too to check in at Black Patch. Rafe offers Sami a ride but Sami says he’s not getting away that easy as she hasn’t had her waffles yet.

Stephanie asks Jada if Rafe said anything. Jada says so far, there’s been no answer but maybe that is the answer and he wants nothing to do with her. Stephanie encourages that Rafe could be getting ready for work and plans to meet her there. Jada feels he would text her back if that was the case. Stephanie encourages that Jada has to at least go or else Rafe could go and she’s not there. Jada thinks it’s more likely that she shows up and Rafe’s not there. Stephanie argues that she won’t know unless she goes. Stephanie asks what Jada has to lose.

Kristen storms in to the DiMera offices, followed by Melinda who argues that she shouldn’t be doing this. Kristen argues that she is the CEO. Melinda says not anymore and warns her that this is trespassing but Kristen doesn’t give a damn. Kristen says she’s not just going to lie down and take it. Xander walks in and questions what she’s doing in his office.

JJ guesses they can rule out Kristen as a suspect. Shawn asks if he really wants to cross her off when she could’ve used another weapon. JJ says anything is possible but thinks Melinda may have been right that it’s not evidence, just speculation. Shawn remembers JJ saying he had another suspect in Gabi. JJ confirms that he was so focused on Kristen that he put that on the backburner, but now that Kristen seems unlikely, he’s thinking it may be time to take a closer look at Gabi.

Jada goes to Small Bar and looks over her text to Rafe. Jada wonders what she was thinking and if she seriously thought Rafe was going to come. Rafe then arrives, surprising Jada.

Gabi goes to the police station and tells JJ that she got his message but she can’t stay because DiMera has been taken over by Titan and she has to figure out where she stands. JJ says he read that in the Spectator and he’s sorry it’s so stressful for her. Gabi asks what he wanted to talk about. JJ asks if they can talk in private.

Sami enjoys her waffles while Leo sits with her and acknowledges that he caused a lot of problems for Will, but assures her that he’s done a lot of soul searching and will never interfere in anything like that again. Leo adds that he’s found his true love in Javi which Sami questions. Sami argues that when you really love someone, you have to know everything about them and love them anyway. Sami asks if Javi knows everything Leo has done to hurt so many people including Will and Sonny. Javi confirms that he knows all about it and he knows exactly the man Leo was then and the man he is today. Javi declares there are no secrets between them so whatever Sami is about to say is not going to change anything one bit. Javi assures that he and Leo are very happy together and nothing Sami can say will change that. Sami relates to knowing how it feels to be smitten and calls it a wonderful feeling. Sami says it just doesn’t help you think straight. Sami wishes Javi luck as she exits.

Gabi asks JJ why he called her down as they enter the interrogation room. JJ tells her about investigating EJ’s shooting. Gabi is sure he has a full plate considering the amount of people who have means and motive to want to kill EJ. JJ informs her that there’s now one fewer as Kristen has been cleared which surprises Gabi. JJ says that means they have to start looking at other suspects. Gabi questions what she’s doing here then. JJ then reveals that she’s one of the suspects.

Melinda tells Xander that as the company’s legal counsel, she was just advising Kristen to leave immediately. Xander informs Melinda that she is no longer their legal counsel as Titan is retaining new counsel because they value loyalty above all else and she’s compromised by Kristen hiring her. Xander says the last thing they need is the old regime undermining their leadership. Melinda argues that as a lawyer, she represents a variety of clients. Xander declares that either way, her services are no longer required. Melinda tries to argue but Xander threatens to call security so she leaves. Kristen then questions what the hell Xander is trying to pull here and how he managed to take over DiMera. Xander calls it a no brainer with Kristen in custody and EJ in a coma, so they saw it as a window of opportunity and seized it. Kristen responds that she has a window of opportunity too as she pulls her gun on Xander.

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Rafe goes to see Shawn at his home and says he’s heard Jada’s side of the story, so now he wants to hear his. Rafe questions how the hell Shawn could sleep with his fiancée.

Jada sits in her office, thinking back to Shawn finding her at the bar and questioning where her gun was.

Chanel makes tea for Paulina at home. Paulina admits to being peeved at Chanel for thinking she could have tried to kill EJ. Chanel blames that on Paulina being dramatic when she said she had something to confess about the night EJ was shot, but now she knows that she had nothing to do with it. Chanel admits she also thought that because she’s not in a good place right now. Paulina understands and knows how worried she is about Johnny. Chanel talks about Johnny being so lost and angry ever since he found out that EJ raped Sami and that’s how he was conceived. Chanel wishes she knew how to help him.

Sami talks to Sydney on the phone and says there’s no change in EJ. Sami adds that she hasn’t talked to the police yet but they have no idea who shot EJ, as Johnny then approaches her at the hospital.

Roman remains at the Pub and thinks back to putting his gun back in it’s lockbox. Kate enters the Pub and tells Roman that she’s so glad to see him. Kate asks if he’s okay. Roman responds that he has something to tell her. Kate says she has something to tell him first and reveals that Vivian is out of prison.

Xander goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and asks Philip about him celebrating too. Vivian then interrupts. Xander questions her being out of prison and tells her to get out, asking what she’s doing there anyway. Vivian responds that she is moving in. Xander calls her delusional and declares that she will only be moving in over his dead body. Vivian remarks that it could be arranged. Xander asks if she’s threatening him but she claims to be just kidding. Xander calls her a malignant bitch with a heart of stone. Xander warns Vivian to walk out voluntarily before he and Philip throw her out themselves. Vivian then tells Xander that Philip won’t help because he’s the one who invited her to stay.

Roman questions Vivian being out of prison. Kate tells him that Vivian went straight to Philip because she still sees herself as a mother figure to him. Roman guesses that Vivian hopes Philip will cut her in on Titan and DiMera. Roman points out that Philip hates Vivian so he questions how she thinks he will give her anything. Kate thinks back to Vivian’s threats. Kate tells Roman that Vivian is certifiably insane. Kate says she would do anything for her children but it’s like one thing after another, so she feels at a breaking point. Roman offers to make her dinner. Kate stops him and reminds him that there was something he wanted to tell her.

Sami tells Sydney that she will call her as soon as she knows anything and hangs up. Johnny asks how Sydney is doing. Sami says she’s hanging in there and said she would call him. Sami invites Johnny to join her at the Pub and see Roman, but Johnny says he’s going back to Paulina’s and needs time to think. Sami understands and says she was nervous about their talk as she thought it would have been more contentious. Johnny admits it probably would have been if he hadn’t talked to Rafe. Johnny knows Sami is not to blame and eventually, they all have to take responsibility for their actions which Sami agrees with. Johnny tells Sami that he loves her as they hug. Sami remembers she was about to ask him something before Sydney called, but decides they’ll talk later and tells him to go home to his wife. Johnny says goodnight and exits the hospital.

Jada looks at her gun and thinks back to Shawn asking her about not having it at the bar. Jada then puts the gun in her drawer and locks it up.

Chanel tells Paulina that she does think EJ should be prosecuted for what he did to Sami and she does think it would give Johnny some peace of mind. Paulina responds that she’s planning to call a friend at the Senate about changing the statute of limitations. Chanel comments that women like Sami deserve justice while Paulina argues that EJ deserves to pay. Chanel admits she’s relieved that Paulina is not the one who shot EJ. Paulina remarks that whoever did, she kind of wants to give them a medal.

Johnny thanks Sami for telling him everything. Sami asks if he’s okay. Johnny responds that he will be, but when he found out that EJ did that to her, he was so angry and it felt like his whole world came crashing down and he couldn’t see straight. Sami assures that she understands but says she has to ask him something. Johnny asks what it is but they get interrupted by Sami getting a call from Sydney. Sami says she promised to call her after seeing EJ. Johnny tells her to go ahead so Sami rushes out of the room to answer the call. Johnny then turns back to look at EJ and thinks back to stealing Roman’s gun from the Pub.

Shawn tells Rafe that he’s sorry as he was in a really bad place at the time. Rafe questions if it’s because Belle was sleeping with EJ again and Shawn was using Jada to get back at Belle. Shawn argues that he cares about Jada and would never use her like that. Rafe questions if Shawn is saying he has feelings for Jada and this wasn’t a one time thing. Shawn says that’s not what he said and that he cares about Jada as a friend. Shawn argues that Jada did nothing wrong but he gets it if Rafe doesn’t want to be friends with him anymore. Shawn swears it was a one time thing and it’s over now because Jada loves Rafe. Shawn then gets a call from the police station and asks Rafe not to go anywhere because he wants to finish this conversation. After Shawn steps out of the room, Rafe finds a piece of Jada’s clothing on the couch and questions it being a one time thing.

Paulina meets Jada in her office and tells her that she’s been getting a lot of questions about EJ’s shooting and would love to be able to give them an answer. Jada responds that there is unfortunately nothing more to say. Paulina thought she brought Kristen in for questioning. Jada explains that Shawn and JJ found a gun in Kristen’s bag but they are waiting for ballistics to examine and they probably won’t have results until tomorrow. Paulina declares that if the bullet matches Kristen’s gun, she is their shooter but if not, they are back to square one. Paulina asks if she has any other suspects.

Johnny goes home to Paulina’s. Chanel hugs him and says she’s been texting him all night and was starting to worry. Johnny says he put his phone on silent when he got to the hospital. Chanel asks if he went to see EJ. Johnny explains that Chad came over and gave him a hard time while making him realize that it might be his last time to say anything to EJ. Johnny then reveals that he ran in to his mom and they finally got to talk about what happened between her and EJ.

Roman tells Kate that he just wanted to talk to her about EJ’s shooting, but they are interrupted by Sami arriving and surprising Roman. They hug and talk about how much they’ve missed each other. Sami says she got in a couple hours ago and went straight to the hospital to check on EJ’s condition, but she’s mostly here to have a good conversation with Johnny as she felt like a better talk to have in person. Roman asks how it went. Sami thinks it went okay but they don’t have to rehash it. Roman is sorry to put her in that position and doesn’t know why he opened his mouth. Kate takes the blame since she told Johnny everything, so if there’s anyone to blame, it would be her. Sami assures that she doesn’t blame either of them since it turned out okay and she probably needed to have that conversation a long time ago. Roman is relieved that she sees it that way and repeats that it’s just great to have her here as they hug. Sami says it’s so good to be home. Roman informs her that Rex is in town as well, so Sami hopes to see him. Roman invites Sami to join them for dinner but Sami says she’s not hungry and that she has one more stop to make before the end of the night.

Shawn comes back to the living room but finds that Rafe is gone.

Rafe goes home frustrated and imagines Jada going back to hook up with Shawn. Sami then shows up at Rafe’s door, surprising him.

Jada tells Paulina to focus on one thing at a time and Kristen is their main focus since she had opportunity, means, and motive. Paulina questions her motive. Jada brings up Rachel Blake’s disappearance. Jada says if EJ made that happen so she couldn’t testify against him. Paulina goes over how that would keep EJ out of prison but gave Kristen a reason to blow him away and calls it an interesting theory. Jada adds that they can hold Kristen for 24 hours which should give them enough time to get the ballistics report back. Paulina then orders Jada to go home, but Jada responds that she can’t. Paulina says it’s been a long day and she needs to recharge. Jada repeats that she can’t go home so Paulina guesses she hasn’t worked things out with Rafe. Jada confirms she hasn’t heard from him since last night. Paulina encourages her not to give up hope as there’s still time for Rafe to come to his senses.

Rafe tells Sami that he had no idea she was even in town. Sami says she just came for a little bit to see Johnny and be there for him. Rafe mentions running in to Johnny in the park the other day and how he knows what happened between her and EJ. Sami says they had a whole heart to heart about it and it went pretty well. Sami credits Rafe for that since Johnny said Rafe told him to go easy on her, so luckily he still cares what Rafe thinks. Rafe is glad they had a good talk but guesses she didn’t come all this way just to thank him. Sami admits she has an ulterior motive. Sami points out Rafe no longer being on the police force, so she wants to tell him something that stays between them which Rafe agrees to. Sami tells Rafe that she’s really worried about Johnny as he was so angry when he found out what EJ did and she doesn’t blame him. Sami then wonders if Johnny decided to do something about it and take matters in to his own hands. Sami asks Rafe what if Johnny is the one who shot EJ.

Chanel asks Johnny how talking to Sami about what happened went. Johnny says he had a million questions but thought it would be better to just listen to her story. Chanel asks if she was able to help him understand. Johnny guesses maybe he understands it a little better, but he’ll never understand it entirely. Johnny adds that he does understand how much he loves his mom and maybe that’s all that matters. Johnny admits he feels closer to her than ever, even if his dad does feel like a complete stranger now. Johnny will never be able to understand how EJ could do that to Sami and admits he’s so angry and he doesn’t know if he’ll ever get past it.

Xander questions Philip inviting Vivian to move in, reminding him that Maggie lives here and Vivian tortured her. Xander says this makes no sense and asks why Philip would agree to this unless she has something on him. Philip claims not to know what he’s talking about. Xander argues that Philip wouldn’t let Vivian near the house unless she was holding something over him. Philip then admits that Vivian is blackmailing him but claims it’s emotional blackmail by lording their mother-son bond over him, so like it or not, they are connected by that. Xander thought he couldn’t stand her. Philip states that whether he likes it or not, Vivian is the woman who gave him life and without her, he wouldn’t be where he is today.

Roman tells Kate that he can’t imagine how difficult it was for Sami to talk to Johnny about what happened. Kate says maybe it’s better that it all came out in the open and that Johnny knows the truth. Roman says maybe in time, but right now he’s suffering. Roman brings up the look in his eye last night showing total hatred for his father. Roman calls it the same look he’s had when dealing with EJ for the last two decades. Kate reminds Roman that he wanted to talk to her about EJ’s shooting. Roman informs Kate that he thought she should know that Rex found a gun in her room. Kate questions why Rex was going through her drawers. Roman explains that he was looking for a pen. Kate calls it no secret that she owns a gun. Roman brings up how Kate thought EJ was behind Rex’s accident, so he couldn’t help but wonder if maybe Kate sought revenge. Kate questions the idea that she would shoot EJ in cold blood and if her son now thinks she’s a would-be murderer.

Chanel asks Johnny how it went seeing EJ. Johnny informs her that when Sami stepped out on a phone call, it gave him a couple minutes alone with his dad and he really tried to think of all the good memories he had of him. Johnny tells her about Christmas when he was 7 years old and how EJ had them donate presents to a local shelter to show them the importance of sharing. Johnny says at the time, he thought EJ may be the best guy alive and he later learned he wasn’t a saint but he knew they loved each other. Chanel asks what about now. Johnny responds that despite trying really hard to think of all the good, all he could see was the man who raped his mother. Johnny says he saw EJ lying in the bed, fighting for his life, and all he could think was that he got what he deserved.

Rafe questions if Sami seriously thinks Johnny shot his own father. Sami says she doesn’t want to, but she feels Johnny is hiding something from her. Sami asks Rafe what his instincts are telling him. Rafe says Johnny didn’t do it as he’s a good kid and he wouldn’t do it. Sami decides if that’s what Rafe thinks, she will believe it. Sami brings up all the ledges that Rafe has talked her off of and thanks him. Sami says she will get out of his hair as she’s sure he has plans but Rafe says he’s just drowning his sorrows in a six pack so Sami asks what’s wrong. Rafe informs Sami that he’s engaged. Sami remembers that Johnny told her but she thought they were supposed to be married already. Rafe tells her that was the plan, so Sami asks if something happened. Rafe says you could say that.

Roman tells Kate that Rex wasn’t accusing her of anything and was just concerned. Kate says Philip had that concern too, so two of her sons must think of her as a trigger-happy maniac. Kate acknowledges that she has shot people before like Vivian and Clyde, who both deserved it. Roman says one could argue that Kate thinks EJ deserved it. Kate assures that she did not shoot EJ. Kate asks if Roman believes her.

Johnny asks Chanel if it makes him a terrible person to think his dad got what he deserved. Chanel responds that thoughts aren’t actions, so he’s entitled to feel whatever he’s feeling. Johnny says maybe he would feel differently if EJ faced consequences for what he did, but there were never even any charges filed. Chanel informs him that Paulina was thinking the same thing so she went to see if there was a chance of prosecuting EJ for what happened all those years ago. Johnny doesn’t think Sami would want to go through all that. Chanel says that Paulina planned to call a friend from the Senate to see if they could do anything. Johnny appreciates her checking in to all that but points out that it might not even matter if EJ doesn’t make it. Chanel asks if they have any suspects. Johnny admits he didn’t ask. Chanel suggests maybe Jada has some leads.

Jada goes to Shawn’s to retrieve her things that she left as she thanks him for letting her stay last night. Shawn tells Jada that if she still needs a place to crash, she’s more than welcome to stay there. Jada informs him that Stephanie is letting her stay at her place again but thanks him again. Shawn tells Jada that Rafe stopped by right before she did and wanted to talk. Shawn says he tried to explain to Rafe what happened between them and reassure him that it would not happen again, but he got a call and when he came back, Rafe was gone.

Rafe informs Sami of Arnold Feniger’s recent return. Sami is shocked as she thought he was dead. Sami remarks that Arnold has some nerve showing his face in Salem. Rafe is sorry as it’s bringing up another awful memory for her. Sami says she’s so disgusted that EJ would do this to Rafe again. Rafe tells Sami that Arnold made Jada’s life a living hell and tried to ruin her career, then he ended up sleeping with a stripper. Sami comments that Jada must have been devastated, thinking Rafe did all those things. Rafe then reveals that Jada was so devastated that she found her way in to Shawn’s bed which shocks Sami. Rafe says it was about a month ago, but Jada just told him about it. Sami points out that Jada was going through a lot and she’s sure Rafe understands that. Sami then questions what Rafe did. Rafe admits he sort of freaked out and told Jada not to come home because he wanted to be alone. Rafe argues that Jada should’ve known Arnold wasn’t him. Sami tells him how absurd that sounds. Rafe acknowledges that he does now, but he was angry and he’s still hurt. Rafe says he was starting to see things from her point of view, but then he just came from Shawn’s where he found her blouse on his couch from the night before. Rafe says that Jada obviously spent the night, so whatever happened a month ago wasn’t just a one time thing.

Philip tells Xander that he knows he should’ve asked him before moving Vivian in and he’s sorry about that. Xander supposes the house is half Philip’s, so if he wants to move her in, it’s his funeral. Xander adds that Philip can be the one to break the news to Maggie as he walks out. Vivian admits to Philip that for a moment, she thought Philip was going to tell Xander that she forged the letter. Philip admits he was tempted and tells Vivian not to make him regret it. Vivian warns Philip that his secret is safe with her as long as Kate agrees to send Xander to an early grave. Vivian then walks out of the room. Philip looks back at the portrait of Victor and remarks that an early grave doesn’t look so bad right now.

Kate asks Roman for an answer, hoping he knows that she didn’t shoot EJ. Roman thinks back again to returning his gun to the lockbox. Roman then tells Kate that she did not shoot EJ and he’s certain of it. Kate thanks him, feeling at least someone believes she’s innocent as she hugs him.

Chanel tells Johnny that she knows he needs time to process everything he’s learned about his parents but she wants to make sure he doesn’t get consumed by the rage and to focus on the good things in his life like her. Johnny calls her the best thing in his life as they hug. Chanel suggests going to bed early after the day he’s had. Johnny says that sounds excellent and that he loves her as they kiss and then head to the bedroom.

Jada questions Shawn about Rafe just leaving without saying anything. Shawn says he was pretty pissed off but for a second, he actually thought he was getting through to him. Jada asks if Rafe knew she spent the night. Shawn says no as he thought it was best if he didn’t know that so he didn’t get the wrong idea…

Rafe tells Sami that he can’t believe it only took one fight for Jada to go running back to Shawn. Sami says she’s so sorry. Rafe feels like such an idiot because he thought he would come home and get his life back, but it seems like Arnold has taken it with him. Sami calls Rafe a good man and says she’s been doing some soul searching. Sami admits it took a long time for her to realize just how messed up and toxic her relationship with EJ was. Sami adds that there are a lot of things and choices she would’ve made differently, like not taking Rafe for granted. Sami says she wouldn’t have let him get away. Sami feels she didn’t treat Rafe fairly when he was the most healthy relationship she’d ever been in. Sami wants Rafe to know that she knows how good he was to her and that he treated her better than she deserved. Sami declares that her happiest memories are with Rafe as she was so happy. Rafe responds that he was too as he and Sami end up kissing.

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In the hospital, Sami tells EJ that their daughter Sydney loves and misses him. Sami says that Johnny is just upset right now and asks how else he’s supposed to feel after finding out what happened between them which eclipses everything else. Sami doesn’t know what to say to Johnny and has no idea how to explain how she fell in love with EJ after what he did to her. Johnny then arrives and tells Sami that now is her chance.

Rex talks to someone on the phone about getting together when he gets back to Chicago. Rex says to give him the address and he just needs to find a pen as he opens a drawer and finds Kate’s gun.

Paulina sits at home with the article on EJ’s shooting as Chanel comes home and greets her. Chanel asks if she’s seen Johnny. Paulina says no one was home when she came in, so Chaenl wonders where he could be.

Sami hugs Johnny and tells him that she missed him so much and it’s so good to see him. Johnny asks when she got to town. Sami says not too long ago. Johnny questions her coming to see EJ. Sami says she came to see Johnny. Johnny questions that since he called her like seven times. Johnny asks why Sami even cares if EJ lives or dies after what he did to her.

Philip goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and toasts to the portrait of Victor, wishing he could be there to celebrate with them. Kate comes in and says Victor would be so proud of him right now, as she is. Philip proposes a toast but they are interrupted by Vivian Alamain, who says they can’t start a celebration without her! Philip questions what she’s doing there. Kate argues that Vivian has obviously escaped from prison again. Vivian reveals that the judge decided she paid her debt to society. Kate argues that she had years left on her sentence. Vivian declares that she’s a free woman and shows them her release papers. Philip questions what Vivian is doing in Salem instead of going home to Alamania. Vivian says she couldn’t leave without seeing him. Philip asks if she just came to say goodbye to him. Vivian says yes but also to get what is hers.

Rex finishes his call and questions what the hell Kate has done as he looks at the gun.

Sami questions how Johnny could think she would want his father to die. Johnny assumed she would be dancing on his grave after what he did to her. Sami assures that she is not and she would never want the father of two of her children dead. Johnny remarks that he wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for EJ forcing her to sleep with him.

At the bar, Sarah and Xander toast to taking control of DiMera. Sarah says she knows Victor would be as proud of him as she is. Xander says he can’t take all the credit. Sarah acknowledges Philip and Alex. Xander says he was talking about her. Sarah questions what she did. Xander says he couldn’t do any of it without her and talks about putting his old vendettas behind him because of her. Xander talks about being able to share Titan with Philip and being a great team, so now he has something he never even knew he wanted in a real relationship with his brother.

Vivian reminds Philip and Kate that she is the reason Philip is in control of Titan, thanks to the letter that she forged. Vivian adds that her and Philip’s agreement was that they would share the spoils, so she wants her half.

Roman goes to Kate’s room and is surprised to see Rex is in town, questioning why he didn’t tell him. Rex explains that he just wanted to show Kate that he’s okay after the hit and run accident. Roman brings up that Kate thought EJ was behind it. Rex says he heard from Philip that Kate was worked up about that and questions what got EJ so pissed at Kate. Roman informs Rex that Kate told Johnny something that EJ never wanted him to know.

Chanel questions why Johnny isn’t responding to her texts. Paulina notes how worried she is about him. Chanel talks about how cold Johnny reacted to the news of EJ being shot and how he didn’t even want to go to the hospital. Paulina asks if she can blame him after what he learned about EJ. Chanel expects Johnny to be angry and disappointed, but argues that EJ could die and she knows Johnny loves him. Paulina argues that Johnny loves his mother too and she was violated by EJ, then he found out that’s how he came in to this world. Paulina is not sure how she would react if it were here.

Johnny tells Sami that he’s so sorry that EJ did that to her and feels like he was a reminder of it. Sami tells him that whatever happened between her and EJ had nothing to do with him. Johnny doesn’t understand how Sami went on to marry EJ after he manipulated and took advantage of her. Johnny wonders how Sami fell in love with the man who raped her.

Xander presents Sarah with a pearl necklace that’s identical to the one Victor got Maggie for their tenth anniversary. Xander says that his father wanted nothing but the best for his Mrs. Kiriakis, so he feels it’s only right that he does the same for his. Sarah gets emotional and hands it back, saying she doesn’t deserve it.

Vivian hopes Philip isn’t considering going back on their deal. Philip assures that he wants to fulfill his end of the bargain but things have gotten complicated and it has to be done carefully as to not raise suspicions. Philip adds that they will have to set up accounts and shell corporations. Vivian argues that he had plenty of time to figure that out and she knows he’s stalling. Vivian adds that the agreement was not half and half, arguing that the DiMera takeover changes things. Vivian doesn’t like the idea of sharing with Xander. Philip says he can’t do anything about Xander owning half of the company. Vivian says he just has to be creative which Philip questions. Vivian declares that she has a solution and that is that Xander has to die.

Rex is shocked to hear about Johnny learning how he was conceived. Roman knows it had to be really hard to hear. Rex insists it’s not on Roman or Kate as EJ is the villian. Roman says it looks like EJ may finally be paying for some of his sins. Rex brings up that Kate told him that Kristen was brought in for questioning. Roman confirms that the police found her with a gun. Rex then reveals that Kristen’s not the only one with a gun as he opens the drawer, showing Kate’s gun to Roman.

Chanel tells Paulina that she will never understand why some men use their power over women like that. Paulina argues that men like EJ only think about what they need. Chanel says that what EJ did to Sami was disgusting. Paulina calls it hardly surprising and says it’s no wonder that Amy Choi doesn’t want EJ anywhere near her grandbaby. Chanel points out that if EJ is in a coma, he won’t be. Paulina asks if she thinks Amy would reconsider. Chanel says this isn’t how she wanted it to happen. Paulina then tells her that she has a confession to make about the night EJ was shot.

Sami tells Johnny that she’s asked herself a million times how she could fall in love with the man who hurt her and did that to her. Sami admits she dreaded Johnny knowing as she never wanted he or his sisters to know. Johnny points out that Will knew. Sami says she hated that too. Sami encourages that Johnny will be a great father one day and he will know what it’s like to want to protect his kids from the harshest parts of the world. Johnny asks if she really thought this moment would never come. Sami admits she hoped it wouldn’t because she wanted to protect his relationship with his father. Johnny asks if EJ asked her to. Sami says no and that she just didn’t want him to see her as a pathetic victim who fell in love with the man who forced himself on her. Johnny says he could never see her that way and calls her the strongest person he knows. Sami argues that if she was strong, she would’ve talked to him about this when he first asked but she was scared. Sami says she’s spent two decades trying to figure out how she could fall in love with EJ and she doesn’t know if any answer is right, but Johnny deserves the whole story and deserves to know who she really is and where she came from.

Xander questions Sarah saying she doesn’t deserve the pearl necklace. Xander argues that she’s everything to him and calls her an incredible person. Sarah asks him to stop. Xander doesn’t understand why she’s getting so upset. Sarah responds that she feels so guilty which Xander questions.

Philip questions if Vivian is seriously considering killing Xander. Vivian clarifies that someone else will have to pull the trigger. Philip tells her that he’s not going to murder his own brother for any reason. Vivian remarks that if he has to keep his hands clean, then Kate can do it.

Roman informs Rex that he’s aware that Kate has a gun while Rex feels Roman looked pretty surprised to see it. Roman explains that Kate usually keeps it in her purse or locked up in the safe, so Rex questions what the hell it’s doing in the drawer. Rex brings up that Kate was upset about his injury and rattled by EJ’s threats, so he wonders if Kate took matters in to her own hands.

Chanel questions Paulina having something to confess about the night of the shooting. Paulina clarifies that she did not shoot EJ, so Chanel asks what the confession is. Paulina confesses that the night that EJ was shot, she took a late night meeting with the district attorney as she was trying to find out if EJ could still be charged with Sami’s rape, but the statute of limitations had run out. Paulina declares that she’s not giving up and if EJ comes out of his coma, she wants him put in prison.

Sami informs Johnny that she’s been talking to a therapist which Marlena pleaded with her to do for years. Sami says she tried before but it never worked and now she’s been doing it consistently. Sami admits it’s strange explaining herself to a stranger. Johnny asks what made her finally decide to get in to therapy. Sami talks about not wanting to make the same mistakes over and over and thinking about all of her regrets that she can’t change. Sami says that when she found out Lucas had her kidnapped, it was a shock as she didn’t realize how bad their cycle was so she realized if she didn’t talk to someone, she would end up in the cell next to him. Johnny asks if she feels like therapy is helping. Sami admits she hated it at first as it’s uncomfortable bringing up a lot of painful memories, but she’s not a quitter and she’s doing the work. Sami feels she’s figuring things out about the choices she’s made. Johnny asks if she’s talked about what EJ did to her in therapy. Sami confirms that she eventually got to it, but she’s had other experiences with trauma and sexual violence. Johnny guesses that she means Arnold Feniger. Sami says him too, but she has to start at the beginning. Sami informs Johnny that when she was in high school, she had a crush on a guy named Alan Harris and she thought he liked her too, but he was obsessed with her sister Carrie and she was just a pathetic substitute. Sami says she didn’t know it at the time, but he turned out to be a very bad person. Johnny asks what he did to her. Sami gets emotional as she reveals to Johnny that Alan raped her. Johnny hugs Sami as she cries that she’s so sorry. Sami tells Johnny that he has to understand what happened to Alan is not the same as what happened with Arnold or with EJ and she’s had other toxic relationships, but when she puts it all together and thinks about the story of her life, she realizes there are patterns which Johnny questions. Sami blames choices she made on her not thinking very much of herself and put up with criminal behavior because she didn’t think she deserved better. Johnny argues that she can’t actually think she deserved any of this. Sami understands that no one deserves to be violated or raped, but for a long time, she didn’t think she deserved to be loved. Johnny calls that crazy. Sami says she’s just sort of broken and brings up what Stefano did to her family by taking her parents when they were little and robbing her the chance of a real childhood. Johnny imagines that scarred her. Sami says she didn’t realize then, but looking back now she can see the damage. Sami doesn’t know how Carrie and Eric turned out so great, but says they managed to survive and she didn’t. Sami talks about being afraid, angry, and lonely until her parents came back, but she never got past the feeling of abandonment and calls it an emotional roller coaster. Sami recalls the night that she walked in on Marlena cheating on Roman with John. Johnny knows that Stefano really messed with them, making them believe that John was Roman for all those years. Sami admits that she blamed John and Marlena and took everything out on Carrie. Sami talks about when she was obsessed with Austin and thought she could make him love her. Sami states that she was the abuser in that relationship which Johnny questions. Sami then reveals that she drugged Austin and tricked him in to having sex with her. Sami calls it really stupid and says she was young and an idiot, but thought if Austin slept with her then he would love her. Sami adds that she did a lot of other terrible things, so it’s amazing that Austin and Carrie managed to forgive her. Sami calls it a long time ago and says then she met EJ which was very tumultuous. Sami brings up the night that Lucas was in trouble and EJ was there to offer her the deal that if she slept with him, he would save Lucas’s life. Sami explains that it felt like karma. Johnny argues that nobody deserves what happened to her, no matter what kind of mistakes they’ve made. Sami says she knows that now, but she didn’t understand it then. Johnny guesses it was like she was punishing herself and feeling like she deserved it. Sami says maybe that was part of it, but she knows that after everything they’ve been through, she really loved EJ, probably more than any other man. Sami cries that even with everything they did to each other, she knows that EJ loved her too. Sami tells Johnny that she can’t take back everything that she and EJ did to each other, but she can promise that she will always be grateful to EJ for giving her one of the greatest gifts of her life by giving her Johnny. Sami hugs Johnny as they both shed tears.

Rex asks Roman if Kate shot EJ. Roman turns away and thinks back to talking to Kate about EJ threatening her children. Roman then tells Rex that Kate did not shoot EJ. Rex says he wants to believe that, but questions how he can be so sure.

Kate asks Vivian if prison robbed her of whatever sense she had left because she’s not going to commit murder just so Vivian can sink her talons in to Titan. Vivian threatens to call Xander to ask what he’ll offer for her information then. Kate accuses her of bluffing. Vivian says she might not be and asks if they are willing to take that risk.

Sarah tells Xander how much she loves him. Xander stops her and says he knows exactly what this is about. Xander guesses she’s still troubled over how he and Philip usd Kristen and EJ’s weakness to seize DiMera. Xander understands but says that he and Philip don’t have any demands with DiMera and they are sensitive to the employees needing a job. Xander declares that the only person losing their job is Kristen, especially if she shot her own brother. Xander knows Sarah doesn’t have the stomach for corporate power plays, crediting her empathy and big heart being what makes her a great doctor. Xander calls that a big part of why he loves her so much and suggests they continue their celebration at home but Sarah gets paged back to the hospital. Sarah tells him that she’ll be back as soon as she can as they kiss.

Philip questions if Vivian would stab him in the back over money. Vivian argues that she has a lifestyle to uphold, so if he doesn’t give her half of Titan, she will blow up his life. Kate calls her disgusting. Vivian tells them to mull it over while she goes to freshen up. Philip asks Kate what the hell they are going to do.

Roman remains at the Pub and thinks back to putting his gun back in it’s lockbox. Kate enters the Pub and tells Roman that she’s so glad to see him. Kate asks if he’s okay. Roman responds that he has something to tell her.

Xander goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and asks Philip about him celebrating too. Vivian then interrupts. Xander questions her being out of prison and tells her to get out, asking what she’s doing there anyway. Vivian responds that she is moving in.

Chanel tells Paulina that she does think EJ should be prosecuted for what he did to Sami and she does think it would give Johnny some peace of mind. Paulina responds that she’s planning to call a friend at the Senate about changing the statute of limitations. Chanel comments that women like Sami deserve justice while Paulina argues that EJ deserves to pay. Chanel admits she’s relieved that Paulina is not the one who shot EJ. Paulina remarks that whoever did, she kind of wants to give them a medal.

Johnny thanks Sami for telling him everything. Sami asks if he’s okay. Johnny responds that he will be, but when he found out that EJ did that to her, he was so angry and it felt like his whole world came crashing down and he couldn’t see straight. Sami assures that she understands but says she has to ask him something. Johnny asks what it is but they get interrupted by Sami getting a call from Sydney. Sami says she promised to call her after seeing EJ. Johnny tells her to go ahead so Sami rushes out of the room to answer the call. Johnny then turns back to look at EJ and thinks back to stealing Roman’s gun from the Pub.

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Gabi thinks back to preparing to enter the DiMera Mansion with a gun on the night that EJ was shot. Philip and Xander then appear in her office. Gabi questions what they are doing in her office. Philip responds that she means their office as Xander announces all of this belongs to them now.

Sarah joins Alex in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion. Alex tells her that his inbox has been blowing up ever since it all went down which Sarah questions. Alex then informs her that Titan just took over DiMera Enterprises.

Gabi questions what Xander just said. Xander declares that Titan just took over DiMera Enterprises which means Gabi Chic is now their subsidiary. Philip warns Gabi to consider her next words wisely because she’s looking at her new bosses.

Johnny sits at Paulina’s, reading the article on EJ’s shooting. Johnny thinks back from stealing Roman’s gun from behind the bar at the Pub.

Kate is in her room and gets breaking news on her phone that Kristen has been brought in for questioning after police discovered she was carrying a gun in her handbag. Kate then pulls her gun out of her purse and remarks that she’s not the only one.

Belle sits at EJ’s side and admits that she loves him, right as her sister Sami arrives! Sami remarks “isn’t that sweet?”

Johnny answers the door as Chad arrives and says he just wanted to see how he was holding up. Johnny responsd that he’s fine. Chad asks if he’s sure and says he doesn’t look fine. Chad adds that he must be worried about his dad. Chad mentions that he called and found out Johnny never showed up at the hospital. Johnny responds that maybe he doesn’t care if EJ lives or dies.

Belle tells Sami that she didn’t know she was coming home. Sami says she might have assumed after the father of her children was shot and is in a coma. Sami adds that they are divorced but she still cares about him, then remarks that she’s not the only one in the family who does.

Kate hides her gun in the drawer as there’s a knock at her door. Kate answers her door and is surprised by her son Rex arriving with his arm in a sling. They hug as Kate asks why he didn’t tell her that he was coming. Rex says he wanted to prove to her that he was okay after his car accident. Kate worries about the hit and run. Rex informs Kate that the driver is in custody as they speak.

Sarah tells Alex that she knew Xander and Philip were planning to take over DiMera but she didn’t think it would happen so fast. Alex guesses they figured now was the ideal time to make a move with EJ in a coma and Kristen on a wanted poster. Alex then declares that Philip now owns two companies that he has no right to.

Philip explains to Gabi that with the DiMeras imploding, it wasn’t hard to convince Wei Shin that Rome was burning and they had the fire hoses. Philip and Xander admit that Wei Shin was instrumental in allowing them to take over.

Chad gets that Johnny is angry at his father and assumes it has something to do with his article on their family, so he apologizes for not telling him before Leo published it. Johnny responds that part of him is glad he put the article out, exposing EJ for who he really is as people deserve to know. Johnny says it makes him sick to his stomach what he did to Rafe. Johnny adds that their adoption was all set to go through with Tate and Sophia’s baby, so he and Chanel were going to be parents and he’s never seen her more happy until Amy read the article about the heinous things that EJ is responsible for and called it off because she didn’t want her grandchild growing up in a family full of felons. Chad tells Johnny that he’s so sorry as it must be so hard for them. Johnny assures that it’s not his fault. Johnny admits that most of the stuff in the article about EJ didn’t surprise him, but what he’s really struggling with now is finding out what his dad did to his mom.

Sami informs Belle that she heard her tell EJ that she loves him. Belle tells Sami that she’s not supposed to be in here as EJ isn’t allowed visitors. Sami questions what Belle is. Belle responds that she’s the district attorney who will hopefully be prosecuting his shooter. Belle questions how Sami got past the guard. Sami responds that she told the guard that she’s family which is true. Sami asks if Belle is going to have her thrown out. Belle says she won’t and asks if they can just be civil. Sami comments on walking in on her baby sister telling the father of her children that she loves him and then Belle acting like she’s the intruder. Belle decides she will go. Sami tells Belle that she won’t shame her for who she’s sleeping with since she’s a grown woman who can sleep with who she wants. Sami remarks that last time she saw them together when she was in town, it was obvious that EJ was using her as a substitute for her. Belle tells Sami that is no longer the case because EJ pursued her relentlessly.

Sarah tells Alex that Philip is Victor’s son and was appointed as CEO before so it’s not like he’s some impostor. Alex argues about the forged letter and calls Sarah’s decision foolish for lying to her husband over it. Sarah argues that Alex knows her reasons and says she felt bad for Philip as she believes that Victor would have wanted him to have some role in the company. Alex knows Sarah wanted to use Philip as a check on Xander’s power and declares that now they are both drunk on power. Sarah knows it’s upsetting and change is hard, but it does seem to be working out well for all involved. Alex says except for the DiMeras as well as he and Stephanie. Alex remarks that it was bad enough that Sarah dragged Stephanie in to this lie but now she’s got him keeping the secret too. Alex promises Sarah that he’s not okay with it.

Gabi questions Xander and Philip thinking they can pull this off. Xander responds that they already have. Gabi thought they hated each other. Philip says that’s all in the past as they have now happily reconciled. Gabi calls it nauseating for them to capitalize on EJ being in a coma. Xander mocks the idea of Gabi being concerned for EJ. Philip argues that Gabi was probably planning her own takeover. Philip brings up when Gabi and Jake tried to take over the company and sack him, warning that there might be repercussions this time around. Gabi says they disgust him. Philip questions her talking to her new bosses like that. Xander adds that if she hates the idea of working for them, she can quit. Gabi responds that she will, but Xander warns that if she does, Gabi Chic stays with them.

Kate asks Rex about the police knowing who hit him. Rex says it was just some guy with a suspended license who was tormented by guilt that came back to turn himself in. Rex tells Kate that some people do the right thing sometimes. Rex guesses Kate is surprised because she thought EJ was behind it.

Sami questions Belle saying that EJ pursued her and says she can’t say that surprises her. Sami talks about Belle and Shawn being together so long and the divorce being traumatic, so she understands why Belle would run to EJ for comfort. Sami declares that she washed her hands of EJ and doesn’t give a damn who he sleeps with. Belle comments that it doesn’t seem like it. Sami tells Belle that she feels sorry for her and argues that EJ is sleeping with her as another notch on his bedpost. Sami tells Belle that she’s welcome to her leftovers. Belle wants to know why Sami is here if she washed her hands of EJ and is over him, but she flew over the ocean to be right by his side. Sami tells Belle that there’s no jury here for her to impress. Sami states that she came to see Johnny and she’s back in Salem for her son.

Johnny explains to Chad how he was talking to Roman, who let something slip and then Kate told him the rest of the story about his mom and dad and how he was conceived. Johnny guesses Chad knew the whole time and asks if everyone knew but him. Chad says not everyone but it wasn’t his place to say anything. Chad says they were all trying to protect him because they knew how upsetting it would be. Johnny calls it a lot more than upsetting because everything he thought he knew about his life and family is all a lie. Chad disagrees and says he’s his family and he’s here for him which is not a lie. Johnny says unlike his mom. Johnny knows Sami knows that he knows, but he hasn’t heard anything from her and doesn’t know if he will because she’s obviously staying as far away from the situation as possible…

Belle asks Sami what’s going on with Johnny and if he’s okay. Sami is surprised EJ didn’t tell her and explains that Kate decided to tell Johnny the entire story of how he was conceived. Belle can’t imagine how painful that must be. Sami remarks that Johnny is only Belle’s nephew, so she doesn’t have to check on him since she’s too busy with EJ.

Sarah tells Alex that she and Stephanie talked and Stephanie told her that he agreed to go along with keeping the secret from Xander, so she’s grateful for that. Sarah needs to know that Alex hasn’t changed his mind. Alex complains that she put Stephanie in a terrible position when she begged her to lie for the sake of her marriage and then compounded the lie by letting Xander think Philip was still sleeping with Stephanie which made her look like a cheater and him like an idiot. Sarah says she understands and she’s sorry. Alex tells her she should be.

Xander asks Gabi if she thought she would take her company with her. Gabi shouts that Gabi Chic is her company that she built and owns. Philip reveals that per the agreement of the merger, her contract is null and void so Gabi Chic is now fully owned by Titan. Philip adds that Wei Shin is not her biggest fan and sold her down the river without thinking twice. Xander tells Gabi that she is the face of Gabi Chic and is more than welcome to stay as long as she’s willing to be a team player and work for them. Gabi says she needs time to think about it but Xander declares that she needs to decide right here and right now.

Kate asks Rex why he thinks she would think EJ was behind it. Rex informs her that Philip called and told him that EJ threatened her sons, so he questions why she didn’t tell him. Kate explains that she figured it would be Philip because he lives in Salem. Rex says that makes sense but it’s safe to say that EJ wasn’t behind his accident, so he thinks she can stop worrying about EJ. Kate responds that she already has.

Chad asks Johnny about Sami knowing that he knows what happened between her and EJ. Johnny explains that he called and left a voicemail but she couldn’t even bother to call him back. Johnny complains that Sami lied to him all his life and can’t even pick up the phone to call her own son. Chad is sure it’s difficult for her to talk about. Johnny feels Sami owes him an explanation as to why she didn’t just leave EJ after he did that to her. Johnny doesn’t want to sound like he’s blaming the victim, but Sami chose to stay with EJ, marry him, and have another child with him. Johnny tells Chad not to try and defend his parents to him. Chad says he won’t, but points out that no matter what he thinks of EJ, he is his father and he loves him. Chad adds that EJ is in critical condition and might have died if not for being put in a medically induced coma. Chad warns Johnny that EJ still might die, so if he doesn’t go see him now, he might not ever get the chance.

Belle tells Sami that she can’t do this right now. Sami stops and tells Belle that she is sorry about John. Belle thanks her and acknowledges her concern. Sami asks if there are any leads. Belle says there’s nothing substantial but Marlena and Steve are out trying to track John down with Paul and Andrew’s help. Belle decides she should call Marlena and check in. Sami says to tell her that she loves her and that she’s praying John comes home soon. Belle agrees to do that and asks Sami if she’s leaving with her. Sami responds that she has a few things to say to EJ as Belle then exits the room.

Alex asks Sarah if she has any idea what she’s asking of him, complaining how it’s made him look like he couldn’t hold onto the woman he loves. Alex talks about how this situation is for him after he took Xander’s place as the Kiriakis heir for months only to find out he was lied to and played for a fool like Theresa. Alex says he should’ve expected that from someone like Theresa. Sarah tells Alex that she didn’t do any of this for selfish reasons and he didn’t either as he genuinely thought he was Victor’s son. Alex admits it went to his head and he was an ass to his entire family which he deeply regrets, but this situation is doing nothing for his guilty conscience. Alex shouts that he’s basically helping Philip pull off the same con. Sarah encourages him to look at the bigger picture that Xander and Philip are getting along and working together better than ever. Alex acknowledges that’s why he hasn’t told the truth. Alex comments on how Wallstreet only cares about how the captains can steer the ship. Alex declares that as much as he hates this, what’s done is done and he really doesn’t have much of a choice. Alex then walks out of the room.

Gabi guesses she doesn’t have much of a choice which Xander confirms. Philip remarks that Gabi can go waitress at the Bistro. Gabi tells them to stop the taunting while they joke that they’re enjoying it. Philip and Xander suggest Gabi should thank Kristen because if she hadn’t allegedly shot EJ, they never would have pulled this off. Philip asks if she has any questions or concerns. Gabi says no, so they tell her they will see her tomorrow. Xander decides he will call Sarah to ask if she wants to have a celebratory drink and invites Philip. Philip accepts and asks if Gabi wants to come along.

Kate informs Rex that EJ was shot. Rex is surprised and asks if they know who did it. Kate responds that Kristen was brought in for questioning after having a gun in her purse. Rex says dysfunctional doesn’t begin to cover the DiMeras. Rex asks if Kate thinks Kristen did it but Kate is interrupted by a text from Philip, who wants to see her as he’s celebrating some good news about Titan. Rex says he’s happy for whatever it is. Kate tells Rex to stay in her room until she gets back and then they can have dinner with Roman. Kate tells Rex that she’s glad he’s there as she really missed him. Rex says the same as they hug.

Johnny tells Chad that he knows he means well, but he has no desire to see his father. Chad says he knows and that he doesn’t have to forgive him, but he should at least take the chance to say what might end up being goodbye. Chad argues that Johnny and EJ had a good relationship most of their life which Johnny calls irrelevant now. Chad relates to he and his mother having a very complicated relationship while things ended badly, so he would give anything to go back and make things right before she died. Johnny says he’s sorry about that, but there’s nothing EJ can do or say to make this right. Chad gets that Johnny might hate EJ now, but he has no idea how he will feel in a month or a year. Chad doesn’t want Johnny to live with the guilt like he has because it’s a heavy burden to carry. Chad says he’s not saying this for EJ, but for Johnny because he’s his nephew and he loves him. Chad says he can see that Johnny is struggling. Chad acknowledges that he’s a grown man who will make his own decision, but asks him to promise to think about it which Johnny agrees to do. Chad tells Johnny that he loves him and he’s always there for him as they hug. Chad declares that they are DiMeras and it’s always family above all else. Johnny thanks Chad and says he loves him too as Chad then exits.

Sami sits at EJ’s side and says she shouldn’t be surprised about he and Belle, joking that he’s always had terrible taste in women outside of her. Sami recalls how many hours she spent by his side in Italy after the fire and pleading for him to open his eyes. Sami urges EJ to pull out of this because whether he believes it or not, there are people that love him a lot.

Rex talks to someone on the phone about getting together when he gets back to Chicago. Rex says to give him the address and he just needs to find a pen as he opens a drawer and finds Kate’s gun.

Sami tells EJ that obviously not everyone loves him but some key people do, like his family, Tony, Chad, and Theo. Sami says she hasn’t been in Salem for awhile so she doesn’t know who is mad at who. Sami brings up their daughter Sydney and says she loves and misses him. Sami says that Johnny is just upset right now and asks how else he’s supposed to feel after finding out what happened between them which eclipses everything else. Sami doesn’t know what to say to Johnny and has no idea how to explain how she fell in love with EJ after what he did to her. Johnny then arrives and tells Sami that now is her chance.

Alex goes to Gabi’s office and guesses she heard the news. Gabi confirms that his obnoxious cousins came to impose their will. Alex says he’s sorry about all of that. Gabi warns Alex not to get too comfortable because she’s been in these co-CEO situations and eventually one will decide they want a solo career and it won’t be pretty with the threats, backstabbing, and lies. Gabi advises Alex to keep his head down and stay out of it.

Sarah joins Xander at the bar and congratulates him. Xander can’t believe it as Victor’s goal was always to smash DiMera and now Titan has full control of Stefano’s company. Xander wishes Victor was alive to see it.

Philip goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion and toasts to the portrait of Victor, wishing he could be there to celebrate with them. Kate comes in and says Victor would be so proud of him right now, as she is. Philip proposes a toast but they are interrupted by Vivian Alamain, who says they can’t start a celebration without her!

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Wei Shin joins Xander at the Kiriakis Mansion. Xander informs him that he and Philip think that now is the perfect time to move in on DiMera as he shows Wei the article on EJ being shot.

Gabi sits in her office, reading the article on EJ being shot.

Kristen goes to leave the DiMera Mansion right as JJ and Shawn arrive. Kristen says she’s on her way to the office and doesn’t have time to talk. JJ tells her that they aren’t there to talk as they have a warrant to search her bedroom. Kristen tells them to go ahead as she has to get to the office. Shawn informs Kristen that the warrant includes her personal belongings like her bag. JJ asks Kristen for the bag. Kristen asks if this is really necessary. Shawn confirms that it is, so Kristen hands the bag over to JJ and JJ finds her gun inside. JJ asks if Kristen cares to explain the gun.

Philip goes to the hospital and greets Kayla, who asks what brings him by. Philip says he just came from a doctor’s appointment to tune up his prosthetic leg. Kayla is glad it’s nothing serious. Philip feels guilty to be in top shape when someone he knows is fighting for his life. Philip remarks that he has no doubt that EJ is in good hands with Kayla. Philip asks how long she expects EJ to be in a coma.

Belle goes to see EJ in the hospital.

Kristen says it’s not what it looks like. JJ questions what it looks like then while Shawn offers to take her to the police station. Kristen says she has to go to the office but Shawn threatens to place her under arrest. JJ tells Kristen that they are going to need her to answer their questions. Shawn then escorts Kristen out of the mansion while JJ enters the living room to search. JJ flashes back to walking in on Gabi holding EJ at gun point then walks back out of the room.

Melinda joins Gabi in her office. Melinda talks about everyone trying to calm down the shareholders about the stock price plummeting. Gabi mentions hearing the news last night from Leo and shows Melinda the article that Leo wrote for the Spectator. Melinda says who shot EJ is the question on everyone’s mind. Gabi responds that Kristen believes it was her.

Wei comments on hearing that EJ was shot and reads that he’s in a medically induced coma. Wei guesses this is why the stock price is plummeting for DiMera. Xander says he and Philip are paying close attention and Philip is trying to get an update at the hospital.

Kayla reminds Philip that she’s not at liberty to share any information with anyone but EJ’s family. Philip brings up the article and says DiMera Enterprises is obliged to update the shareholders on EJ’s health, including his coma. Kayla wasn’t aware they went to such detail in the article. Philip explains that’s why he doesn’t see the harm in sharing the prognosis with him. Kayla questions why Philip is so concerned about EJ’s condition.

Belle sits at EJ’s side and holds his hand. Belle says she couldn’t believe it when Brady told her what happened. Belle imagines EJ waking up and questioning if she really cares. Belle insists that she wouldn’t wish murder on anyone while her imagination of EJ asks if her being there means she does love him after all.

Philip tells Kayla that EJ is a prominent citizen in Salem so it’s reasonable that he would care and be concerned about his condition. Kayla informs Philip that Stephanie told her that they broke up because she was concerned about his underhanded business tactics. Kayla brings up Titan and DiMera being rivals and talks about how this could affect any deals Philip tries to make at Titan. Philip reminds her that he was at the hospital for his leg. Kayla tells him that she has patients to see and walks away.

Wei complains that every hour that EJ remains in a coma, their stock price goes down. Xander tells Wei that he has a responsibility to do something about this to right the ship. Wei questions how Xander suggests he do that. Xander talks about EJ being a shareholder while him being in a coma has undermined the public’s confidence. Xander reminds Wei that he has the authority to vote EJ’s shares by proxy, so he could call a vote of no confidence in Kristen as CEO right now and install himself in her place. Xander adds that as CEO, Wei could make any deal that he finds interesting including this incredible deal from Titan. Xander states that then, their hostile takeover wouldn’t be so hostile. Wei calls his deal interesting, but says Kristen is the obstacle.

Gabi explains to Melinda how Kristen accused her of shooting EJ, but she pointed out that Kristen had a damn good reason to do it herself.

Shawn brings Kristen to the interrogation room. JJ joins them. Kristen guesses he found no evidence in her room which JJ confirms. JJ adds that the crime scene unit is still searching, so until they get their results, they will have to focus their attention on this. JJ starts by asking Kristen where she got the gun. Kristen asks how that’s his business. Shawn asks if she used it to shoot EJ. Kristen says she won’t dignify that with a response. JJ brings up Kristen working out an immediate agreement for her mother so she could testify against EJ and asks what ever happened with that. Shawn informs him that Ms. Blake disappeared before she could testify. JJ calls that convenient for EJ and guesses he’s just a lucky guy. Kristen reminds him that EJ is in a coma. JJ says the point is, Kristen just reunited with her long dead mother only to have her disappear again, so he thinks she’d be a little upset that things always seem to go EJ’s way. Shawn says he’s pretty sure that EJ had a hand in making Ms. Blake disappear and that Kristen begged him to bring her back. JJ bets EJ refused. JJ and Shawn agree that would piss them off. JJ asks if Kristen felt angry enough to kill her brother.

Xander tells Wei that Kristen doesn’t have enough power to overrule he and EJ. Wei points out that Kristen has the majority, so she would remain in power. Philip then arrives and reveals that Kristen just got brought to the station for questioning on EJ’s shooting.

Shawn asks Kristen if she shot EJ. Kristen laughs off the idea that she would admit to them if she had shot him, but says she did not. Kristen asks if they think detectives get a confession by asking suspects point blank if they committed a crime. Kristen mocks them as being stupid and asks Shawn if he shot EJ. Kristen brings up Shawn’s ex wife sleeping with the victim. Kristen then declares she will not be answering any more questions without a lawyer. JJ questions her wanting to get lawyers involved. Kristen says she does because she knows exactly what they are up to. Kristen calls them terrible at this. JJ tells Kristen to make her call then.

Gabi tells Melinda that of all the people who could’ve shot EJ, Kristen is a much more likely suspect than she is since she hates him as much and lives under the same roof. Gabi says that EJ never would’ve seen it coming. Melinda then gets a call from Kristen, who tells her to drop whatever she’s doing and get to the police station right now. Melinda says she’ll be right there and hangs up. Melinda informs Gabi that Kristen is at the police station, being questioned about EJ’s shooting.

Belle argues with her imagination of EJ that she doesn’t love him, but then admits that she does. Kayla then enters the room and is shocked to see Belle inside.

Melinda goes to the police station and tells Shawn and JJ that she’s there to see Kristen. Melinda asks what Kristen is even doing there since JJ questioned her at the house last night. JJ informs her that new evidence came to light and a search warrant led to them finding a gun. Melinda points out that they have no evidence that’s the gun that shot EJ and no legal right to hold Kristen. Melinda asks to see her client so Shawn directs her to the interrogation room. JJ tells Shawn that they need to match the gun to the bullet ASAP. JJ looks over the file and notes that the bullet has not been logged in to evidence yet as EJ was still in surgery when he left the hospital. Shawn says he’s surely out now so someone must have collected the bullet.

Kayla questions what Belle is doing in EJ’s room and how she got past the guard. Belle says she just flashed her district attorney credentials so Kayla asks if she’s there on official business. Belle admits she just wanted to see how he was doing. Kayla says technically, she should ask her to leave but since EJ doesn’t have any other visitors, she will make an exception. Belle thanks her and asks how EJ is doing. Kayla says he’s still the same. Belle asks if she thinks EJ will make it and come out of the coma. Kayla admits that she doesn’t know but she does think having people there to talk to him helps. Belle says as angry as she’s been with EJ at times, she does pray that he recovers. Kayla hopes they find whoever did this to him.

Xander questions the news that Kristen has been arrested. Philip clarifies that she was not arrested but she was brought to the police station after JJ and Shawn caught her with a gun. Xander excitedly calls this great news and says this must help their cause. Wei agrees that with Kristen in custody, they don’t have a minute to waste.

Gabi calls Javi and tells him to cancel a meeting because Kristen was supposed to sit in on it, but she’s currently being questioned as a person of interest in EJ’s shooting. Javi asks if Kristen did it. Gabi questions how the hell she would know that and hangs up. Gabi then flashes back to being outside the DiMera Mansion on the night that EJ was shot.

Kristen demands that Melinda get her out of here because the word is going to get out that the CEO of DiMera is in custody and the stock is already plummeting thanks to EJ’s coma, so this is a disaster and they can’t take another hit like this. Melinda thinks they have a bigger problem and informs her that Shawn and JJ just showed her the gun, which gives them probable cause to hold her. Melinda questions Kristen as to why she had the gun. Kristen complains that Shawn and JJ are determined to stick it to her. Melinda tells her that she’s going to have to do better than that. Kristen then admits to Melinda that the gun was her mother’s and a family heirloom as she caught her with it, so she confiscated it from her. Kristen says she was going to get rid of it but Melinda points out that she didn’t, so she asks Kristen if she used the gun to shoot her brother.

Shawn informs JJ that forensics and ballistics both don’t have the bullet and wonders if that means the bullet never left the hospital.

Kayla asks Belle how she’s doing as she must be worried sick about her dad. Belle says she is worried but hopeful as she knows Marlena and Steve won’t give up until they find him. Kayla encourages that Steve will find John and bring him home safe and sound. Kayla gets a text from JJ and says apparently she needs to go talk to the police. Belle asks if it’s okay if she stays another minute which Kayla allows as she then exits.

Philip asks if Wei is saying they should move on DiMera now. Wei says that Kristen is as incapacitated as EJ, so if he calls a vote of no confidence now, he can vote in Kristen’s place. Xander adds that they can convince the rest of the board to oust Kristen and install Wei Shin in her place and then he can approve of their takeover. Philip asks how much time they have. Wei says as long as Kristen is in custody, so Xander and Philip agree they need to move now. Philip asks Mr. Shin what to do. He responds to get the rest of the board on the phone now.

JJ and Shawn go to the hospital where Kayla presents them with the bullet, noting that no one ever came to pick it up. JJ says they have to get it to ballistics right away. Shawn hopes this will get them some answers.

Melinda tells Kristen that she decided she doesn’t want to know as it’s her business if she shot EJ. Melinda adds that she can’t argue that she’s innocent if she knows otherwise. Kristen assures that she will never know otherwise.

Gabi thinks back to preparing to enter the DiMera Mansion with a gun on the night that EJ was shot. Philip and Xander then appear in her office. Gabi questions what they are doing in her office. Philip responds that she means their office as Xander announces all of this belongs to them now.

Belle sits at EJ’s side and admits that she loves him, right as her sister Sami arrives! Sami remarks “isn’t that sweet?”

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In the town square, Holly tells Sophia that she doesn’t want to talk about her and Tate. Sophia tells her that Tate does and that’s why he went to her house. Holly questions when he went. Sophia says he’s probably there now which causes Holly to worry. Sophia asks if there’s a problem.

Tate goes to Holly’s room and finds Doug III shirtless inside. Tate questions what the hell he’s doing in there.

Shawn joins JJ in the interrogation room and offers to help him in going over EJ’s case. Shawn brings up that JJ helped him last night when he went on about Jada and says to let him know if he can return the favor. JJ responds that there actually is something he wants to run by him about Gabi.

Gabi goes to the DiMera Mansion and looks in to the blocked off living room until Kristen appears behind her and startles her. Kristen accuses Gabi of breaking in to her house. Gabi clarifies that she still has her key from when she was married to Stefan. Kristen says she will need that back, but first questions what Gabi is doing here.

Brady finishes a call with Marlena at home as Belle comes out of her room. Belle asks if there’s any update on John. Brady says not much but Marlena said they did find some encrypted files so Steve is having the ISA work on them. Belle says that’s something but she was hoping to wake up to some news. Brady then reveals there is some other news as he informs her that EJ was shot last night.

EJ remains in a coma and dreams of the night he was shot.

Belle questions EJ being shot. Brady confirms that someone walked in and put a bullet right in his chest, then Chad found him lying on the living room floor. Belle asks if EJ is alive. Brady says he is, but he’s in bad shape. Belle asks how bad. Brady reveals that EJ is in a medically induced coma.

Shawn asks JJ if he and Gabi hit a rough patch. JJ says everything is fine between them, so Shawn asks what’s going on and encourages that he can tell him as they are partners. JJ is not sure how to say it but he’s wondering if it’s possible that Gabi could’ve been involved in EJ’s shooting.

Gabi hands over her key to Kristen. Kristen questions what brought her here. Gabi says it’s DiMera business as she needed Kristen to sign off on expense reports. Gabi adds that she stopped by her office but she wasn’t there. Kristen signs the papers and hands them back to Gabi. Kristen notes that she’s running late and points out they had a very eventful evening. Gabi calls it crazy that someone shot EJ and even crazier that he survived. Kristen says they removed the bullet but it’s still touch and go. Gabi asks if the police have any idea who did it. Kristen says no and asks if Gabi does.

Sophia asks if Holly is reacting this way because of the breakup and not wanting to see Tate. Holly says it’s not that and asks if Sophia is sure that Tate went to her house. Sophia confirms that she was just with him when he said he was going to see how she was doing. Sophia questions why Holly is acting like it’s some big catastrophe. Holly tells her it’s none of her damn business and runs away.

Doug III tells Tate that it’s not what he thinks. Tate argues that he’s nearly naked in Holly’s bedroom, so it looks to him like he’s sleeping with his girlfriend. Doug III then remarks that Holly’s not Tate’s girlfriend anymore.

Belle can’t believe EJ was shot. Brady explains that Kristen called him last night so he wouldn’t worry about Rachel being in the house. Belle guesses whoever did this was only after EJ.

Shawn questions JJ thinking Gabi might have shot EJ. JJ reminds Shawn that he went to Gabi’s house last night but the house was empty and he called her office, who said she had been gone for hours. Shawn asks if that’s why JJ thinks she could’ve done this. JJ reminds Shawn that Gabi almost shot EJ once before.

Gabi questions why the hell she would know anything about EJ’s shooting. Kristen points out that Gabi is dating JJ and he’s one of the detectives on this case. Gabi argues that he’s not giving her the inside scoop as detectives don’t share sensitive details with civilians, so JJ won’t tell her a damn thing. Kristen asks if that’s because she’s a civilian or a suspect.

Tate tells Doug III that he’s the reason that Holly broke up with him. Doug III argues that Tate ratted on him to Julie. Tate argues that he was doing that to protect Holly because Doug III was going to ruin her life. Doug III remarks that Tate did it because he was jealous. Tate calls him a loser and says he’s not jealous at all. Doug III argues that Tate hated that he and Holly were getting closer so he told Julie that he took the necklace. Tate calls him a jerk and corrects that he stole the necklace. Doug III argues that he added to Julie’s pain by telling her while Tate says he only told her that the guy she took in was a two-faced crook. Tate asks if he stole something else. Doug III admits he is partly to blame for Holly cutting him loose. Doug III tells Tate that when he and Holly woke up this morning, she told him that telling on him was just the last straw and that their relationship was hanging by a thread because it had been nothing but drama from the start. Tate calls that not even close to true. Doug III argues that Tate knocked up her best friend. Tate complains that he probably thinks that gave him the opening with Holly. Doug III argues that Holly wanted to be with Tate but he was always running off to doctor’s appointments with Sophia and when Holly needed someone, he was there which made Tate insane. Doug III tells Tate to just admit that he didn’t know how to get rid of him, so he went crying to Julie. Doug III asks what else he should expect from an insecure baby. Tate then punches Doug III in the face, knocking him down right as Holly arrives.

Sophia meets her mom in the town square. Amy asks about Tate joining them. Sophia assures that he will be and that he just had to take care of something important. Amy questions what could be more important than the future of her baby.

Holly questions what the hell is going on as she helps Doug III up. Tate says that’s what he wants to know since he walked in to find Doug III in his underwear. Tate questions if Holly is sleeping with him. Holly says no and admits that Doug III spent the night but he slept on the floor and it was completely innocent. Doug III says he tried to tell him that. Tate tells him to shut up while Holly holds him back. Holly argues that Doug III needed a place to stay and had nowhere else to go since Julie kicked him out because of Tate. Holly asks what Tate is even doing there. Tate says he came to see if she knew about EJ. Holly says she got the news alert. Tate then decides there’s nothing else to say then and storms out.

Belle tells Brady that she was there last night when she wore the wire to try and get EJ to admit what he did to Jada and Rafe. Belle says after EJ caught her, she got so upset and stormed out while now EJ is in a hospital bed, clinging to life. Brady asks how Belle is feeling. Belle admits she doesn’t know how to feel.

Shawn remembers JJ telling him about Gabi pulling a gun on EJ. JJ asks if he agrees that it’s not out of the question that she might do it again. Shawn questions if Gabi would risk going back to prison and losing Arianna. JJ wishes he could say no, but says before they found Rafe, Gabi was locked in and if he didn’t walk in, he thinks she would’ve blown EJ away right there. JJ worries that this time, no one was there to stop her.

Gabi questions why the hell Kristen would say she’s a suspect. Kristen points out that she certainly had a motive. Gabi says so does half the town. Kristen brings up Gabi hating EJ since he sent her to prison for Li’s murder and even moreso for what he did to Rafe and knowing he wouldn’t get prosecuted for it. Kristen asks if Gabi was angry enough to take out a gun last night and shoot him. Gabi responds that she could ask Kristen the same question.

Sophia tells Amy to chill out as Tate will be there any minute. Amy hopes so because she needs to know the baby is their first priority. Sophia promises that it is. Tate arrives and apologizes for being late. Sophia pulls Tate aside and asks if he’s okay since he seems kind of upset. Tate says he’s fine. Sophia asks if he’s sure since she ran in to Holly earlier and when she told her that Tate was at her house, she got really weird about it like she didn’t want him there. Tate responds that maybe it was because she had Doug III holed up in her room.

Doug III puts his shirt back on and jokes that at least Tate hit him before he got dressed. Holly recalls the last time he got blood all over his shirt. Doug III remembers Holly being so nice to him that day when she barely knew him and says he really has to stop doing this to her. Holly says he is her friend and then remembers she forgot to get him breakfast.

Belle tells Brady that she’s been trying so hard to get EJ out of her life but she just can’t do it. Brady understands she tried. Belle says wearing the wire didn’t work. Brady assures that he won’t judge her. Belle brings up EJ saying she only wore the wire because she couldn’t resist him and she only wanted to put him behind bars so there would be no more temptation. Belle questions what it means that she failed. Brady says EJ just knew what she was up to. Belle complains that EJ is way too smart to believe that she would just show up at his door and want to rekindle things. Belle calls it a very bad plan and admits that she suspected EJ would bust her, so maybe on some level, she wanted him to. Belle goes over the lies she told EJ about wanting to get back together, but maybe subconsciously EJ is right and she does want him and she doesn’t want him to go to prison because then he’d be gone. Belle adds that now she hears he was shot and she’s upset about a guy everyone knows is a monster. Belle asks what is wrong with her. Brady calls it the same dynamic that he had with Kristen as he knew she was wrong for him and difficult but he didn’t stop because the pull was too strong and that’s why he works very hard every day to make sure he doesn’t get sucked back in. Belle asks what if she can’t shake EJ no matter how hard she works. Belle brings up how EJ said he’d always be in her head, heart, and soul. Brady calls EJ a pompous ass who is going to gloat. Belle knows Brady hates EJ like eveyone else and says she wants to hate him too but she can’t.

Shawn asks JJ why he doesn’t just ask Gabi if he really thinks she might have shot EJ. JJ says he almost did last night right after it happened but accusing his girlfriend of attempted murder kind of seems like a relationship killer. Shawn feels secretly wondering if his girlfriend is an attempted murderer is not really good either. JJ knows he has to look in to it but he’s not sure how. Shawn tells him that he doesn’t think it was Gabi and points out that she’s not the only one who could have done it as there are a lot of other people it could be. JJ tells Shawn that Kristen is at the top of his list.

Kristen asks Gabi why she would want to shoot her own brother. Gabi argues that Kristen has a stronger motive than she does. Kristen says EJ didn’t send her away for a crime she didn’t commit. Gabi brings up that EJ sent her mother away so she couldn’t testify against him. Kristen questions how she knows about that. Gabi tells Kristen that she heard her telling Melinda and she thinks the whole office heard it. Gabi suggests Kristen remember that she was just upset with EJ as she was. Kristen questions if Gabi thinks she would kill the one person who could tell her where her mother was. Kristen claims that she doesn’t own a gun. Gabi says they both know she could get one, so the only question is did she use it?

Sophia asks Tate why Doug III was in Holly’s room. Amy calls them over so Tate tells Sophia not to worry about it. Amy then asks why they think she should reconsider giving Johnny and Chanel their baby. Sophia first thanks Amy for agreeing to meet with them. Amy says to get on with it. Sophia brings up the news about EJ. Amy says she’s been praying for him, remarking that it’s the sinners who need their prayers the most. Sophia says it sounds like EJ is in pretty bad shape and not that it’s a good thing but they know Amy’s main objection to the adoption was EJ being in the baby’s life, but now that EJ is in a coma, she won’t have to worry about that anymore. Amy believes EJ will recover. Sophia says if he recovers, it could be years from now and they don’t know what condition he will be in. Sophia adds that Johnny and Chanel did move out of the mansion. Amy admits to being fond of Paulina. Tate adds that Paulina is the mayor so her place has tons of security. Sophia knows Amy was worried that EJ would have an influence on the baby’s life, but now that he’s out of commission, there’s no longer a chance of that happening anymore. Sophia states that EJ just has nothing to do with this anymore. Sophia suggests the timing of this incident is a sign that she should change her mind. Amy calls it worth considering, but the only two people who can guarantee that EJ will be out of the picture are Johnny and Chanel, so she will need to speak to them before making any decisions. Amy tells Sophia to get to school on time and walks away, leaving Sophia and Tate pleased with how things went.

Holly tells Doug III about running in to Sophia and then hurrying to get home when she found out Tate was coming. Doug III brings up that he ignored the knock on the door like she said to, but Tate just opened it and walked in. Holly apologizes for not getting there sooner to stop Tate from slugging him. Doug III says she picked him up off the floor which counts for something and he understands why Tate would be pissed to find him in her room. Holly feels that still gave him no right to hit him. Holly says she will go downstairs to get them breakfast and exits.

Brady tells Belle that he doesn’t want her to beat herself up over EJ. Belle asks how she couldn’t when she just admitted to caring about a guy who has hurt so many people she loves. Brady calls EJ a despicable person, but just because she cares about him doesn’t make her despicable. Brady argues that it means she’s good hearted for having compassion for another human. Belle asks why she feels flooded with shame then. Brady states that what she had with EJ was very intense and she can’t just shut that off, like he can’t shut off his addiction. Brady says it takes time and just because she has thoughts or feelings that she doesn’t want to have, doesn’t mean she’s a bad person. Brady encourages that Belle will get through this and says he loves her. Belle thanks him as they hug. Brady says now he has to get to Rachel’s school to make sure she’s okay. Brady asks if Belle will be okay alone. Belle says she will be fine, so Brady exits.

Kristen warns Gabi that accusing her boss of attempted murder is not a wise career move. Gabi responds that accusing her employees doesn’t do well for workplace morale. Gabi thinks after the damage the article did to DiMera, she could use all the loyalty she could get. Kristen guesses that’s true but she’s not in a trusting mood. Gabi says that makes two of them and exits the mansion. Kristen looks back in to the living room with the blood spot on the floor.

JJ tells Shawn about how he questioned Kristen last night and she couldn’t get away from him fast enough. Shawn calls her story lame while JJ adds that Kristen said Rachel slept through the entire thing. Shawn thinks Kristen may know more than she’s saying and suggests giving her another run but JJ feels that’d be a waste of time as he can’t imagine she would say any more than she did. Shawn declares that they will just have to go about this another way then.

Sophia and Tate sit together as Sophia says things with Amy went better than she expected. Tate agrees that it went really well. Sophia can tell he’s still upset about what happened at Holly’s, so she asks him to finish telling her about it. Tate informs her that Doug III slept on the floor in Holly’s room last night because Holly said he had nowhere else to go and when he walked in, Doug III was in his boxers and Holly said nothing happened. Tate adds that Holly wasn’t there at first and Doug III said some stuff to piss him off, so he hit him. Tate declares it definitely is the end of the road for he and Holly.

Holly returns to her room with cereal in mugs for her and Doug III. Doug III calls it a perfect last meal since now that Tate knows he’s here, he probably shouldn’t get too comfortable since he doesn’t see why Tate wouldn’t tell Maggie that he’s there. Holly wants to think he wouldn’t, but she didn’t think he would tell Julie about the necklace. Holly remarks that she thought she knew Tate really well but maybe she doesn’t know him at all.

Belle goes to see EJ in the hospital.

Kristen goes to leave the DiMera Mansion right as JJ and Shawn arrive. Kristen says she’s on her way to the office and doesn’t have time to talk. JJ tells her that they aren’t there to talk as they have a warrant to search her bedroom. Kristen tells them to go ahead as she has to get to the office. Shawn informs Kristen that the warrant includes her personal belongings like her bag. JJ asks Kristen for the bag. Kristen asks if this is really necessary. Shawn confirms that it is, so Kristen hands the bag over to JJ and JJ finds her gun inside.

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Tate sits at home and texts Holly, saying he’s really sorry and asks if they can talk.

Holly wakes up to see Tate’s text.

Philip joins Kate at the Brady Pub and tells her that his morning is going superb since Alex agreed to go along with he and Stephanie’s lie, so Xander still doesn’t know about the forged letter. Philip notes Kate being distracted and asks what could be more important than them avoiding going to prison for fraud. Kate brings up EJ. Philip assures that EJ won’t hurt him and he’s not afraid of him. Kate tells him that EJ won’t be coming after him or anyone as she shows him the article on EJ’s shooting.

Stephanie has a nightmare about finding Alex in bed with Sarah, then wakes up in a panic. Alex encourages her that it was just a bad dream and she’s fine, but it obviously upset her a lot so he asks if she remembers what it was about.

Xander joins Sarah in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion after his workout. Xander comments on wishing he had another hour to work off all the stress from everything that happened last night with Stephanie, Philip, and Alex. Xander remarks that he can’t believe Stephanie and Philip were betraying Alex like that behind his back. Sarah calls it a shock to all of them, but thinks Alex and Stephanie will be able to move past it. Xander has a hard time believing anyone can move past something like that. Xander hopes it doesn’t negatively affect their working relationship as he doesn’t want anything to mess up their plans to seize DiMera when they are so close. Sarah then says there’s something she needs to tell him. Sarah thinks back to confronting Philip and Kate over the forged letter. Xander asks what she needs to tell him. Sarah responds that she’s been lying to him.

Doug III wakes up on the floor of Holly’s bedroom.

Stephanie tells Alex that her nightmare was nothing. Alex says it didn’t seem like nothing to her and guesses it was a sex dream. Stephanie responds that she’s fine now and wants to drop it. Alex questions if her dream was about having sex with Philip. Stephanie assures it wasn’t that, but about Alex and Sarah in bed.

Xander questions what Sarah would have to lie to him about. Sarah says it’s about the secret that Philip and Stephanie have been keeping. Xander points out that it’s not a secret anymore and all out in the open, so he asks what else she could know about it. Sarah thinks back to convincing Stephanie to keep the secret. Xander says she’s starting to scare him and asks what it is. Sarah then tells him that she knew that Philip was sleeping with Stephanie.

Philip reads the article and questions having no idea who shot EJ. Kate believes half of Salem would like to shake the hand of whoever it was and calls it a shame that they didn’t kill him. Philip then wonders if Kate shot EJ.

Doug III comments to Holly that he slept a lot better than on the park bench and says he’s really grateful that she let him stay, but he’s worried that she will get in trouble. Holly assures that she won’t. Doug III brings up Maggie and Julie being really close and worries about Maggie finding out. Holly assures that she can handle it. Doug III asks what about Tate having an issue with him sleeping in her room. Holly responds that even if he does have an issue, it wouldn’t be her problem anymore. Holly then informs Doug III that she broke up with Tate.

Sophia shows up at Tate’s door and informs him that EJ was shot last night in his own home. Tate is shocked and worries about Rachel living there. Sophia tells him that the news said everyone else was okay but EJ had to get rushed to the hospital and put in a medically induced coma, so he’s in critical condition. Tate says he’s hardly EJ’s biggest fan but he’s still Johnny’s father and Rachel’s uncle. Sophia adds that he was also Holly’s stepdad before. Tate wonders if Holly knows and how she’s taking it since she was furious with EJ over what he did to Eric and Nicole, but it still can’t be easy for her. Sophia encourages that maybe now things will go easier for them since EJ getting shot could be the answer to their prayers.

Kate questions Philip thinking she tried to kill a man. Philip says he wasn’t accusing her and he knows she was freaking out over EJ’s threats, so he wondered if maybe she took action. Kate assures that she did not shoot EJ. Philip remarks that it wouldn’t be the first time that Kate used a gun to take care of an enemy..

Xander tells Sarah that she’s not making any sense since he is the one who told her about Philip and Stephanie. Sarah reveals that she was faking it and that she knew before he found out. Xander questions how. Sarah informs him that Stephanie told her.

Alex questions Stephanie having a dream that he was having sex with Sarah. Stephanie guesses it’s all thanks to the ridiculous lie about her sleeping with Philip behind his back. Stephanie admits she’s been obsessing about it lately. Alex isn’t too thrilled about it either. Alex gets why Sarah wouldn’t want Xander to know the real secret but feels the whole cover story has him looking like a simp. Stephanie admits it doesn’t paint her in the most flattering way either so Alex questions why they are going along with it. Alex gets that it would turn Titan upside down if Xander found out the truth that Philip forged the letter and basically stole half of his birth right, but feels Xander has the right to know he’s been duped.

Kate tells Philip that if he’s talking about Vivian, he knows that was an accident. Philip argues that it’s not how Vivian sees it. Kate asks if he’s taking the word of a psychopath over his own mother. Kate reminds him that Vivian already paid her back for accidentally shooting her by shooting her in cold blood and burying her alive. Philip points out that it’s also because of Vivian that he controls half of his father’s company which they agree is good. Philip points out that Kate also tried to kill Sami, Chloe, and Victor a couple of times and she’s been known to carry a gun for protection. Philip declares that the one thing the people of Salem know about Kate is that she will go to great lengths to protect the people she cares about, especially her family, so it’s not so far-fetched for him to wonder if maybe she gunned EJ down to stop him from hurting the people she loves.

Tate asks if he just heard that Sophia thinks EJ being gunned down in his own home is a good thing. Sophia insists that she hates gun violence and her heart goes out to his family, but asks if Tate hasn’t considered what this could mean for the adoption since her mom’s biggest concern was not wanting EJ involved. Tate points out that EJ is in a coma, but he’s not dead. Sophia knows it’s horrible that he was shot, but she’s looking for a silver lining. Sophia says if it takes EJ awhile to recover, her mom shouldn’t have any more problems with Johnny and Chanel adopting their baby. Sophia says she’s sorry as she knows this is messed up but asks if Tate isn’t a tiny bit relieved, feeling the adoption has caused them enough trouble including trouble for he and Holly. Tate then informs Sophia that Holly isn’t really a factor anymore because she just broke up with him.

Holly finishes a shower and tells Doug III that it’s all his. Doug III asks if she really broke things off with Tate and what happened. Holly explains that they just got in to a stupid fight about Tate snitching on Doug III for stealing Julie’s necklace. Holly says she really let him have it for that and it ended badly. Doug III asks why she didn’t tell him when she got home last night. Holly says she didn’t want to rehash it. Doug III blames himself as the reason they broke up.

Stephanie questions Alex wanting to tell Xander the truth about the forgery. Xander repeats that he knows there’s a downside to turning Titan upside down and pitting the brothers against each other, but he also knows what it’s like to be duped by somebody very close to you. Alex adds that he’s not crazy about the idea of Xander thinking he’s some chump who can’t keep his woman satisfied. Stephanie assures that he does as they kiss.

Xander questions Sarah about Stephanie telling her that she and Philip were sneaking around behind Alex’s back. Sarah explains that Stephanie needed to get it off her chest and needed a confidant, so she opened up to her and said she felt horrible about it. Xander doesn’t understand why Sarah didn’t tell him about it at the time. Sarah says she didn’t want to betray Stephanie since she said she wanted to come clean about it and was looking for the right time, so it wasn’t her secret to tell and that’s why she wanted him to drop his suspicions because she knew he was onto them and she just wanted to protect her friend. Sarah tells Xander that she’s so sorry for lying to him but she thought it was better if no one knew. Sarah asks if Xander can forgive her. Xander asks if she’s serious and how he could be mad at her for protecting her friend. Xander points out that it hardly compares to some of the secrets he’s kept from her over the years. Sarah calls that a fair point. Xander says at the end of the day, Alex and Philip are family, but any secret about them won’t directly impact he and Sarah. Xander assures that she’s completely forgiven and hugs Sarah.

Alex tells Stephanie that he’s absolutely crazy about her. Alex then asks if her if it’s better being with him than Philip. Stephanie doesn’t want to compare romantic partners and questions him bringing up Philip. Stephanie then tells Alex that he is better than Philip. Alex says he’s always welcome to reassurance. Stephanie then asks if she’s better than all the women he’s been with. Alex admits he’s been involved with a fair amount of women, but not one of them comes remotely close to her as they kiss.

Kate tells Philip that she’s only going to say this once, she did not shoot EJ. Kate says now the interrogation is over and she can eat her food. Philip is happy to know she won’t be going to prison any time soon. Philip decides he should get going since he and Xander have a lot to talk about now that another DiMera has been taken off the board. Kate says she’ll see him later as Philip then exits the Pub. Kate looks back at the article and remarks that EJ finally got what was coming to him.

Sophia guesses things didn’t go well when Holly confronted Tate about ratting Doug III out to Julie. Tate asks how she knew about that. Sophia explains that she ran in to Doug III in the town square and he mentioned that Holly seemed pretty pissed as she was going to confront him. Tate says pissed was an understatement and that Doug III loved it. Sophia asks what happened between Tate and Holly. Tate says that Holly claimed he did it because he was jealous which is not entirely untrue. Sophia encourages that Holly will come around in time, pointing out that they’ve had issues before. Tate thinks they have finally had one issue too many, thanks to Doug Williams III.

Holly questions Doug III as to why it would be his fault. He argues that if not for him, she and Tate would still be together. Holly disagrees and says they broke up for a bunch of reasons. Holly admits maybe some of the reasons involved Doug III but that still doesn’t make it his fault. Holly says it’s been one crisis after another since they first got together and she thinks it all came to an end when he got Sophia pregnant. Holly feels like an idiot for thinking they could get past that and says she’s starting to realize their relationship was doomed. Holly says Tate telling Julie may have been the last straw but nothing Doug III did caused that to happen as that was all Tate. Doug III says he’s still really sorry she had to go through that. Holly questions if he really is. Doug III says she’s his friend and he cares about her. Holly brings up that he cares about her as more than just a friend and asks if it’s really a crazy thought to think he might be a little happy that she and Tate broke up. Holly then gets an alert on her phone that EJ was shot last night and is in critical condition at the hospital. Doug III says he was her stepdad so he understands if she needs to get to the hospital. Holly says she’s just shocked but doesn’t think anyone is expecting her to visit, so she’ll just check in with Johnny later. Holly offers to go get him breakfast before she goes to school. Doug III says he’ll figure something out but Holly says that might get him caught so it’s safer if he stays in here. Holly tells him to go ahead and shower and ignore if anyone knocks on the door. Doug III thanks Holly as she exits.

Sophia finishes a call with her mom, saying they will meet her in the town square later. She then informs Tate that Amy is willing to reopen the adoption discussion so she guesses the news about EJ really did have an impact. Tate feels like he should go check on Holly. Sophia questions that and argues that if she wanted to talk to him, she would’ve just texted him back. Sophia asks if he thinks Holly will forgive him or just say the break up was a big mistake. Tate tells Sophia he will meet her in the town square and thanks her for talking to her mom because he wants the adoption to go through as much as anyone. Tate then exits.

Philip goes to the Kiriakis Mansion where Xander says they were just talking about him and the sordid situation with Alex and Stephanie. Xander hopes he’s right in assuming this particular chapter of his romantic life is at an end. Philip confirms that he and Stephanie are over for good this time. Xander guesses that means they can get back to work. Sarah takes that as her cue to leave and says she’s needed at the hospital anyway, so she exits. Xander asks Philip what’s first on the agenda. Philip informs him that the agenda has been set for them as he reveals EJ has been shot which means things just went from bad to worse for the DiMeras.

Alex asks Stephanie what her schedule is for the day. Stephanie says she has a strategy session for the hospital fundraiser in the morning, a meeting with Paulina at City Hall in the afternoon, and drinks with a potential new client in the evening. She then asks what his schedule is. Alex says he’s meeting with Xander and Philip at the Kiriakis Mansion. Stephanie asks if he’s decided what he’s going to do about the secret. Alex admits that he’s still not sure but he’s leaning towards telling Xander the truth and letting the chips fall where they may. Stephanie points out that those chips may involve Sarah and Xander’s marriage. Stephanie says she’s not trying to guilt trip him and just wanted to remind him of what’s at stake. Stephanie says Sarah is her friend and she’d love to help her, but it’s his family and not hers so she will stand by whatever decision Alex chooses to make.

Holly walks through the town square, leaving a message for Nicole that it’s about EJ. Holly sees Sophia and tries to walk away but Sophia calls out to her and says she heard about Holly and Tate’s breakup. Sophia says that Tate feels awful. Holly doesn’t want to talk about it. Sophia tells her that Tate does and that’s why he went to her house. Holly questions when he went. Sophia says he’s probably there now which causes Holly to worry.

Doug III gets out of the shower as Tate knocks on the door to Holly’s room. Tate asks if they can talk and then opens the door to find Doug III shirtless inside.

Stephanie goes to the hospital and greets Sarah. Sarah thanks Stephanie for convincing Alex to go along with her story as she knows it’s a lot to ask. Stephanie warns her not to thank her yet because Alex is still considering telling Xander the truth.

Xander remarks that EJ finally got what was coming to him. Alex arrives and greets them. Xander tells them to ease up and mentions that Philip just assured him that his relationship with Stephanie is in the past. Alex says it’s alright and repeats that he and Philip came to an understanding. Philip confirms that Alex was very mature about the whole thing. Xander is glad that’s settled and then shows Alex the article on EJ’s shooting which he says could end up being their silver bullet. Xander declares that Kristen is one crisis away from a straitjacket while EJ is fighting for his life in a coma. Alex suggests they should hold off on dancing on his grave. Xander feels now is the time to get one step closer to taking over DiMera, thanks to whoever pulled the trigger.

Kate remains at the Pub and looks at her gun in her purse.

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JJ joins the police team at the DiMera Mansion. JJ brings how a lot of people live there to question including the servants. JJ asks if Jada is there yet but the cop says they haven’t been able to reach her.

Jada is drinking at the bar and calls out to the bartender that she’s ready for round three or four.

Rafe goes home with a six pack of beer and thinks back to talking to Gabi about EJ being to blame for everything. Javi comes out of his bedroom and comments to Rafe that he’s glad someone is finally home since Leo cut their date short and he was getting bored. Rafe responds that he just went out for some beer. Javi questions why he did that when they had plenty in the fridge. Rafe guesses he didn’t see that. Javi remarks that Rafe looks like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders and asks him what’s wrong.

Gabi runs in to Leo in the town square. Leo questions her being in a rush.

JJ comments that they will see what the evidence tells them about what happened. Kristen rushes in to question if it’s true. JJ complains about the crime scene tape not being up. Kristen asks if EJ was shot. JJ confirms that Chad found EJ on the floor with a single bullet to the chest and blood everywhere. Kristen then asks if EJ is dead.

At the hospital, Kayla informs Chad that EJ made it through surgery and is stable, but the bullet caused a lot of damage internally so EJ is not out of the woods and the next 24 hours will be critical in his survival.

Rafe tells Javi that nothing is wrong but Javi senses something is off big time. Rafe asks if they really have to do this. Javi says there’s no one else for him to bother. Rafe then admits he’s not in a good place as he found out something terrible last night, that involves EJ DiMera. Javi tells him to go on. Rafe informs Javi that when EJ was holding him captive, Jada slept with another man. Javi can’t believe it and argues that he knows that’s not true because Jada never had sex with Arnold. Rafe then clarifies that he’s not talking about Arnold.

Shawn finds Jada at the bar. Jada tells him that she’s so glad he’s there because she hates drinking alone and she could use the company. Shawn responds that he’s afraid he can’t join her. Jada offers to order him a club soda but Shawn declines. Jada asks how else they are going to toast to the big news. Shawn questions what big news.

Gabi tells Leo that she just doesn’t like being out on her own because you never know who you will run in to. Leo remarks to Gabi that there is a killer amongst them. Gabi questions what he’s talking about. Leo reveals that somebody tried to murder EJ DiMera.

JJ informs Kristen that Chad said EJ was still alive when he got to the hospital and he was still in surgery when he left. Kristen says she should get dressed and get over there but JJ says not so fast.

Jada informs Shawn that Rafe kicked her out of the house. Shawn says he’s so sorry as he wondered how Rafe would react to the news. Shawn knew Rafe would be upset but hoped he’d be a little more understanding. Jada responds that he wasn’t understanding at all but was angry and hurt. Jada remarks that Rafe was being held captive while she was cheating on him with Shawn.

Javi is shocked when Rafe tells him that Jada slept with Shawn. Javi guesses it was after Arnold put Jada through the ringer and feels it makes sense why she seeked comfort in another man. Javi insists that Jada is a good woman, who had her heart broken so he needs to forgive her. Rafe responds that he doesn’t know if he can.

Kristen argues to JJ that she needs to get to the hospital because her brother might be dying. JJ says not before he asks her some questions like where she was tonight. Kristen responds that she was at Brady’s to see how he was holding up with his father missing. JJ questions how long she was there. Kristen says she doesn’t know but that he can call Brady if he doesn’t believe her. JJ asks if she saw EJ when she came home. Kristen thinks back to confronting EJ about her mother and pulling out her gun afterwards. Kristen then tells JJ that they spoke briefly and that EJ said he wanted to be left alone, so she left him alone.

Gabi questions Leo saying someone tried to murder EJ. Leo explains that EJ is still alive, so there is a would-be killer unless he doesn’t make it. Gabi asks how it happened. Leo responds that EJ was shot point blank in the chest in his own home, so he rushed over to the DiMera Mansion to try to get the scoop. Leo notes that the police were tight lipped but there’s a chance EJ might not make it. Gabi calls that good and says the bastard deserves a one way ticket to Hell.

Chad asks Kayla what they are dealing with. Kayla explains that the bullet punctured one of EJ’s lungs and he lost a lot of blood, but he’s very lucky because the bullet just missed his heart. Chad asks if he can see him. Kayla says just for a little bit. Cat asks Chad if she can do anything. Chad tells her to just say a prayer for his brother as he heads to EJ’s room.

Javi questions Rafe saying he doesn’t think he can forgive Jada. Javi thinks he’s being a little unfair when Jada was a victim like Rafe and loves him so much. Rafe questions Jada not being able to tell the difference between he and Arnold, which makes him think Jada never knew who he was at all.

Shawn argues that Jada didn’t know that EJ was holding Rafe captive and they all thought Arnold was Rafe. Jada brings up Rafe going on about how she should’ve known the difference and agrees that she should have figured it out. Shawn feels she’s being way too hard on herself. Jada appreciates him being kind and says she’s glad she ran in to him. Shawn admits it wasn’t a coincidence as he came to track her down. Jada questions what happened. Shawn informs her that there’s been a high profile shooting.

JJ questions what Kristen did after speaking with EJ. Kristen responds that she went upstairs to check on Rachel and took a shower until a cop told her what happened. JJ questions her not hearing the gunshot and why she was taking a shower. Kristen responds that she always showers before bed. JJ asks if she’s sure there was no other reason, like washing off blood or gunshot residue.

Leo didn’t realize how much Gabi hated EJ. Gabi complains that EJ sent her to prison for a crime she didn’t commit and then ruined her marriage with Stefan as well as kidnapping Rafe. Gabi states that EJ got what was coming to him which Leo calls debatable. Leo asks Gabi who she thinks did it. Gabi responds that she has no idea, but whoever it was is a hero in her book because EJ needed to pay. Leo asks if he can quote her on that.

Kayla tells Cat that it’s getting late, so she is sure Chad would understand if she went home. Cat says she wants to stay since Chad doesn’t really have anyone. Kayla brings up this bringing back memories for Chad. Cat notes that Chad was talking about losing Abigail. Kayla says she meant with EJ since he was shot before by one of Clyde’s men. Cat questions how many lives Clyde has destroyed. Kayla explains that at the time, everyone thought EJ had died from his injuries but later found out that Stefano revived him and recuperated him in secret for years. Cat knows Chad and EJ have not always had the best relationship, but she knows Chad loves EJ and is so afraid to lose him again.

Chad sits at EJ’s side in his hospital room and tells him that he’s not alone and he will always be there for him. Chad is sure EJ is still pissed off at him printing the article about him, but he’s his brother and he loves him. Chad mentions leaving a voicemail for EJ’s mother and speaking to Sydney and Johnny. Chad comments that Johnny will be there soon as he knows he will want to see him right away. EJ then starts having a seizure so Chad runs out to call for help. Kayla comes in and tells Chad to wait outside as she needs to work.

Kristen questions if JJ is accusing her of shooting her own brother. JJ says he’s just asking questions. Kristen argues that they don’t always get along, but she would never try to kill EJ or anyone else. JJ argues that they both know that’s not true, bringing up what Kristen did to Victor Kiriakis and to his ex-girlfriend Haley. Kristen tells him that he knows Haley’s death was a terrible accident. Kristen adds that the number of people with a reason to shoot EJ could fill the town square. JJ thinks back to Gabi.

Leo tells Gabi that he’s quoting her for his story on the shooting but Gabi complains that she was off the record and if he includes that, people will think she shot EJ. Leo questions if she has an alibi. Gabi reminds Leo that she let him move in to her house when she could have put her foot down, but she gave in so he and Javi could be together. Gabi asks him to forget her diatribe about EJ. Leo agrees to delete it from his memory. Leo decides he should get home and start typing his story. Leo offers Gabi a ride home, but she tells him to go ahead as she has something to do first.

Javi asks Rafe if Jada was supposed to think there was somebody out there who looked exactly like Rafe, arguing that EJ and Arnold had them all fooled. Rafe complains that Jada should’ve known him better as he was going to spend the rest of his life with her. Javi argues that he still can and asks if Jada said she had feelings for Shawn. Rafe admits that Jada said she still loves him. Javi knows Rafe is angry, hurt, and frustrated by urges him not to take it out on Jada. Javi says he should direct his anger at EJ. Rafe responds that he already made plans to make sure EJ pays…

Jada questions Shawn about EJ being shot and why no one called her. Shawn says they tried but she didn’t pick up. Shawn understands she wanted to disconnect and says they don’t have a lot as JJ is taking the lead on this while he volunteered to come find her. Jada decides she’s ready and will be fine after a glasso f water. Shawn then notices Jada’s holster is empty and questions where her gun is. Jada responds that she doesn’t know. Shawn asks if she lost it at the bar. Jada says she locked in her desk when she got off duty, admitting she wasn’t thinking straight after her run in with Rafe. Jada asks Shawn to take her to the DiMera Mansion but Shawn doesn’t think that’s a good idea because she’s obviously tipsy and doesn’t want to show up to work like that. Shawn tells Jada to let JJ handle this for the night while she goes home to sleep this off. Jada reminds him that she doesn’t have a home, so Shawn decides he will take her back to his place.

Javi questions how exactly Rafe plans on making EJ pay. Rafe tells him to forget it as it’s been a long day and he doesn’t want to talk about EJ DiMera anymore. Leo then comes home and announces the news that EJ has been shot and was hanging by a thread as he was taken to the hospital. Rafe asks if they have any idea who did it. Leo says not yet and imagines it will be hard to narrow down a suspect with the amount of people who hate EJ. Javi asks where it happened. Leo reveals that it was right in his own living room. Rafe thinks back to planting the bugging device in the room. Rafe then says he remembered he has to take care of something, so he will see them later and quickly exits. Leo comments on Rafe’s hurry and questions what someone would have to take care of at this time of evening.

Kristen asks JJ if he has any more questions. JJ questions Rachel sleeping through the whole thing which Kristen confirms. Kristen tells JJ that she did not shoot EJ, but he needs to find out who did before they get away with murder. Kristen prays it was only attempted murder and says if they are done here, she will go check on Rachel and then call Chad to check on EJ. JJ tells Kristen not to go in the living room since it’s a crime scene and not to leave town. Kristen questions why she would leave town when all she wants is for him to find who did this to her brother to make sure they spend the rest of their lives behind bars. Kristen looks in to the living room before heading back upstairs.

Gabi remains in the town square and calls the hospital, hoping for an update on EJ. Gabi notes that she’s not currently family but she used to be, but they hang up on her.

Chad sits with Cat and tells her about EJ having a seizure. Chad wonders if he shouldn’t have gone in his room as maybe his presence upset EJ, so he blames himself. Cat asks what he’s talking about. Chad brings up the article he printed, so he’s sure it brought up angry emotions for people that EJ has wronged and then someone shot him, so he feels like he instigated it. Cat argues that EJ’s actions are responsible for what happened, not the article. Cat feels Chad is suffering enough about this without blaming himself. Chad agrees to stop blaming himself. Chad admits he’s scared as he doesn’t want to lose his brother. Cat then hugs him.

Jada thanks Shawn for the offer but worries that Rafe wouldn’t be too thrilled. Shawn points out that Rafe kicked her out and it’s late, so he doesn’t think Rafe has much say in where she sleeps tonight. Jada agrees and suspects that Rafe doesn’t give a damn what she does, so they exit the bar together.

Kristen comes back downstairs and looks in to the living room at the blood stain on the floor. Kristen then heads back upstairs while Rafe sneaks in to the living room. Rafe retrieves the bugging device he planted on the statue in the room and quickly escapes.

Leo asks Javi where he thinks Rafe went. Javi says he has no idea but talks about Rafe acting strange all night, making excuses about why he wasn’t home and his body language. Javi brings up Rafe mentioning making EJ pay. Leo asks if he thinks Rafe shot EJ. Javi notes that Rafe does hate EJ. Leo points out that Gabi does too and she made no secret about it when he ran in to her earlier.

Gabi wishes EJ would hurry up and die already. JJ approaches and tells Gabi that he was just abou to call her, asking if she heard about EJ. Gabi confirms that Leo told her and asks if he knows if EJ made it through surgery. JJ says he hasn’t had a chance to check in as he was busy at the scene. Gabi asks if he has any idea who shot EJ. JJ recalls the night he found Gabi holding her gun on EJ. JJ then tells Gabi that it’s too early to know anything for sure.

Chad gets a text from Kristen and says he doesn’t know what to tell her. Cat suggests waiting until they know more. Kayla comes back and says they got the seizure under control but those can impede his recovery. Kayla then announces that to prevent that, they have put EJ in a medically induced coma.

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EJ is having a drink in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and looks up to the portrait of Stefano. EJ declares that it’s official that everyone in town hates him, even Belle who tried to trap him. EJ adds that he could tell Belle was conflicted, unlike the rest of them, as he can almost feel the rest of the mob storming the castle for his head. EJ remarks that it wouldn’t surprise him if Rafe and Gabi were the ones leading the charge.

JJ goes to the Hernandez house and knocks on the door, asking if Gabi or Rafe are home but there is no answer and the house is empty.

EJ brings up that there are a lot of other people that despise him including Kristen, Jada, Paulina, and Chanel, who took him to task for her adoption loss. EJ adds that there’s also Johnny, who now thinks he is a monster thanks to Kate and Roman dropping that bombshell on him. EJ declares that he curses them for that as he’s sure they curse him.

Chanel goes home to Paulina’s where Paulina has fallen asleep on the couch with a book. Chanel wakes her up and asks if she’d seen Johnny. Paulina says she hasn’t seen him tonight and asks if something is wrong. Chanel responds that she doesn’t know, but she hopes not.

At the Brady Pub, Roman gets a call from Kate and says he has to take it, so Johnny says he’ll watch the bar. Roman steps away to answer Kate’s call, while Johnny heads behind the bar to steal Roman’s gun.

Kate walks through the park on the phone with Roman and informs him that their son Rex was in a hit and run accident tonight. Kate says Rex is fine and just shaken up, but she can’t help wonder if it was really an accident after EJ threatened to harm her children. Kate wonders if EJ could be part of it and thinks they need to find out. Kate declares that if EJ was behind this, he will regret it. Kate then hangs up and pulls a gun from her purse.

EJ brings up Ava having it in for him as well as she’s still fuming over what happened to her in Aremid. EJ calls it unfair to blame him when Kristen was far more culpable.

Ava goes to the DiMera Mansion and pulls her gun out of her purse.

Some time later…

EJ looks up to the portrait of Stefano and asks if Stefano has any advice to share on how to get back in his son’s good graces. EJ isn’t sure why he’s asking since it’s not like Stefano had any impressive people skills, but he is his father’s son and Stefano was always one step ahead, while so is he. EJ sits down and finishes his drink, then declares he wins. Someone then appears in the room. EJ looks at them and questions what they are doing..

JJ goes to the police station and calls Gabi, leaving a message that he stopped by her house earlier to see if she wanted to get a drink but it didn’t seem like anyone was home and her office said she had been gone for hours. JJ says he’s not sure what she’s up to tonight, but he’s catching up with work at the police station and tells her to give him a call right away as he’s wondering where she is.

EJ is shot in the chest and collapses.

Paulina questions why Chanel looks so worried and what could be wrong. Chanel says it may be nothing but Johnny said he was going to see Roman at the Pub and that was awhile ago. Chanel says she’s called and texted with no response. Paulina encourages that Roman and Johnny are probably just together and not paying attention to their phones. Chanel feels she should go to the Pub to make sure everything is okay.

Chad goes to the DiMera Mansion and calls out to EJ asking if he’s there. Chad walks in to the living room and finds EJ bleeding on the floor after having been shot. Chad rushes to his side and tells him it’s going to be okay.

At the hospital, Kayla asks Cat what she’s doing there at this hour. Cat says she’s just working on the hospital fundraiser while Marlena is out of town. Kayla acknowledges Cat’s hard work and thanks her. Cat hopes they are able to raise enough funds to keep the hospital going for awhile. Cat tells Kayla that she will forward the spreadsheets to her to look at whenever she can. Kayla mentions being halfway through a 36 hour shift and being on call. Kayla notes that the ER has been unnaturally calm, so she offers to look at Cat’s files now.

Chad calls for an ambulance for EJ, noting he’s been shot in the chest and there’s a lot of blood. Chad says EJ is still breathing but not responding and calls for help fast. Chad hangs up and encourages EJ that he’s going to be okay as help is on the way.

Kate enters the Brady Pub and thinks back to EJ threatening to hurt her children where she said she would kill him if he laid a finger on her children. Kate calls Roman and leaves a message that she needs to talk to him and to call her as soon as she gets the message. Ava comes downstairs with her bag packed, so Kate asks if she’s going somewhere. Ava responds that she is leaving Salem.

Kayla is impressed by the band that Cat got for the hospital fundraiser. Cat says she called in favors and says it’s no big deal. Kayla questions how on earth she got Chad to participate in the bachelor auction. Cat responds that he knows it’s for a good cause but admits it was a struggle. Kayla notes that Cat and Chad have been spending a lot of time together. Cat says they have been working on the fundraiser and she’s so relieved that they are on good terms because it’s a miracle that he’s even speaking to her after what she put him through. Kayla asks if she’s aware that Chad was seeing her daughter Stephanie. Cat confirms that she remembers that. Kayla says it seemed that they really had something, but in the end, Chad wasn’t ready to move on as it was too soon. Cat understands what she’s saying and says she’s only involved in the fundraiser to help the hospital. Cat adds that after all the hospital did for her sister, it’s the least she could do. Cat tells Kayla about her sister having an open heart surgery when she was a kid which inspired Mark to go to med school, so she wants to honor what the hospital has meant to her brother and sister. Kayla then gets paged to the ER about a gunshot wound coming in. Kayla tells Cat that she’s glad they had this little talk as she walks away. Chad then arrives, wiping blood from his hands. Cat rushes up and asks what happened. Chad informs her that his brother was shot.

At the police station, one of the cops informs JJ that EJ was shot at the DiMera Mansion, leaving JJ shocked.

Paulina tells Chanel that she understands with what Johnny has been through lately. Chanel worries that Johnny was in such a bad place even before the adoption fell through as finding out how he was conceived changed how he looked at his father and everyone who kept the secret from him, including himself since he realizes that he wouldn’t be here if not for what his father did. Chanel talks about not knowing what to do. Paulina encourages her to just be there like she is for her and notes that Chanel’s been going through it too. Chanel says she’s been so worried about Johnny that she hasn’t even taken the time to mourn their loss. Chanel talks about feeling so bad when Amy said the adoption fell through because of EJ and the first thing Johnny said was that he was sorry like it was his fault. Paulina argues that Johnny couldn’t help who his father is and what he does. Paulina declares that the only person to blame is EJ. Chanel says she said the same thing, revealing that she talked to EJ because she wanted him to know exactly how much Johnny was suffering because of him. Chanel brings up that EJ told her Paulina gave him Hell too. Chanel adds that Johnny said EJ was dead to him. Chanel feels so guilty for thinking that if EJ were out of their lives, they would all be so much better off. Paulina responds that she felt the same way about Lani’s father, Ray, and didn’t want him to make her life miserable. Paulina tells Chanel to just be there and she’ll handle the rest. Paulina promises not to let EJ ruin the adoption for her. Chanel thanks her but at this point, she doesn’t think anything will change Amy’s mind if there’s any chance that EJ will have any influence over the baby’s life. Paulina thinks back to confronting EJ about the adoption falling through where she told him that no one gets away with messing with her baby. Paulina then tells Chanel that there’s something she should know.

Kate questions Ava leaving Salem. Ava informs her that she’s moving to Hong Kong to be with Tripp and Wendy. Kate asks about Brady. Ava says that’s over as she ended it, so there’s nothing really left for her here. Ava calls it kind of ironic since Kristen’s mother wanted everyone to believe she was in Hong Kong while holding her captive and now she’s off to Hong Kong. Kate thought she recanted that story. Ava says she did to the police because she had no other choice even though Kristen and her mother are getting away with what they did to her. Kate adds that EJ is as well. Ava thinks back to her last confrontation with EJ where she warned him that she could get justice in other ways. Ava remarks to Kate that she must not forget EJ.

Cat asks Chad if they said anything about EJ’s condition. Chad responds that he was barely hanging on. Cat tells Chad that she’s sorry. Chad says it’s no secret that he and EJ didn’t really get along, but he’s his family and he doesn’t have a lot of that left. Chad recalls EJ being there for him on the night that Abigail died. Cat points out that now Chad is there for him. Chad brings up that EJ was furious with him today which isn’t new, but you always think you will have time to tell people what they really mean to you. Chad supposes he should know better by now. JJ arrives and tells Chad that he just heard about EJ and he’s sorry. Chad asks if they have anything yet. JJ says the forensics team is at the mansion but he understands Chad is the one who found him. JJ knows it’s a difficult time but says he’s going to need Chad’s statement. Chad responds that he doesn’t really know anything and if he wants a list of EJ’s enemies, they’ll be there all night.

Roman returns to the Brady Pub and tells Kate that he got her messages and needs to talk to her too. Roman then sees Ava with her bags packed and questions what’s going on. Kate informs him that Ava is leaving town. Ava confirms she’s moving to Hong Kong to be with Tripp and Wendy. Roman calls that sudden. Ava says not for her as she’s been considering it for awhile since she misses her son. Roman says he can understand that. Ava acknowledges that Roman has been so good to her and she’s grateful to him. Roman admits he’s sorry to see her go. Ava says maybe she’ll be back someday. Ava returns her key to Roman. Roman comments that she really is ready to go. Ava responds that she can’t shake the dust from this town from her feet fast enough.

Chanel asks Paulina what it is. Paulina starts to explain but Johnny comes in. Chanel runs up to him and hugs him, saying she was so worried. Johnny asks why since he told her that he was going to talk to Roman. Chanel brings up that she left him messages. Johnny says he turned his notifications off. Chanel questions if he was just talking to Roman this whole time. Johnny admits that he actually left the Pub awhile ago. Chanel then asks where he went.

Roman wishes Ava well. Ava wishes the same for he and Kate, noting they are very lucky to have each other. Ava tells Roman that he’s done so much for her. Roman admits they got off to a rough start, but he’s glad he could help. Roman tells her to give their best to Tripp and Wendy. Roman advises Ava to stay out of trouble. Ava then takes her bags and exits the Pub as Roman closes the Pub. Kate calls that unexpected. Roman says that’s how it goes in Salem. Kate asks what Roman wanted to talk to her about before Ava interrupted. Roman says he was going to ask her the same thing, but ladies first. Kate responds that it’s about EJ.

Chad tells JJ that he called the ambulance and then they rode to the hospital. Chad says EJ was out of it most of the way. JJ asks if Chad saw or heard anyone or anything when he arrived on the scene. Chad says there was nothing. JJ asks why Chad was stopping by so late. Chad informs JJ of the article in the Spectator about his family which is especially unflattering for EJ. Chad explains that EJ assumed he was behind it and left him a pissed off voicemail, so he came to explain that as the editor, he has to be impartial and that’s his job even if it makes his family look bad. Chad says he never got the chance to talk to EJ and brings up the last time he walked in to the house and saw that much blood was the night they lost to Abigail. JJ tells Chad that he’s sorry and prays for a different outcome this time. JJ tells Chad to let him know if he thinks of anything else. JJ says he’s heading to the crime scene and will update him later if there’s anything he can share. JJ then exits. Cat comes over to Chad and says she knows he might not be ready but offers to call anyone he needs. Chad says he should be the one to call his family. Chad says he was hoping to wait until he had news to share but should probably call before they see it on the news. Chad remarks that half of them are probably going to rejoice.

Chanel asks Johnny if he heard her. Johnny apologizes and says he spaced out. Chanel asks him again where he went after leaving the Pub. Johnny thinks back to his confrontation with EJ where he told EJ that he was dead to him. Johnny then tells Chanel that he just went for a walk in the park to clear his head. Chanel asks if it helped but Johnny gets a call from Chad. Johnny answers and asks what’s going on. Chad says he didn’t know if Johnny heard the news about his father. Johnny asks what about him. Chad informs Johnny that he’s at the hospital now and reveals that EJ was shot and is in critical condition, so he just thought he would want to know.

JJ joins the police team at the DiMera Mansion. JJ brings how a lot of people live there to question including the servants. JJ asks if Jada is there yet but the cop says they haven’t been able to reach her. JJ says they’ll see what the evidence tells them happened here tonight as he walks past the statue that still holds the bugging device that Rafe planted.

Ava walks to the park and disposes of her gun in the trash can as she then quickly walks off.

Roman asks Kate what about EJ. Kate says they need to figure out if EJ specifically targeted Rex and caused the accident. Kate is thankful that Rex is okay but it could’ve been worse. Roman assures they will get to the bottom of this and promises to make sure her kids stay safe. Kate thanks him and doesn’t know what she would do without him. Roman says he’ll always be there for her and her kids. Kate responds that she’ll always be there for him as they hug. Roman knows Kate wanted to call Rex to check on him and suggests she go do that as he has a couple things to do and then he’ll be up in awhile to talk some more. Kate thanks Roman. Roman says to give Rex his love as Kate heads upstairs. Roman thinks back to telling Johnny about having a gun behind the bar. Roman then goes behind the bar to his locked box and places the gun back inside.

Johnny thanks Chad for calling and hangs up. Chanel asks what’s going on and what Chad said. Johnny informs her and Paulina that EJ was shot tonight and is in the hospital. Chanel says she’ll go with him, but Johnny questions why he would go to the hospital. Johnny doesn’t care what happens to EJ and remarks that he got what he deserves. Johnny then walks off to the bedroom.

Chad finishes a call with EJ’s daughter Sydney. Chad then sees Kayla come out of the ER and calls her over to ask how EJ is.

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Chanel runs in to Johnny in the town square. Johnny says he wanted to come check on her as he didn’t think she would be going to work today. Chanel thought it would take her mind off Amy Choi pulling the plug on their adoption but it didn’t work. Johnny says he can’t stop thinking about it either. Chanel wishes that article was never posted so Amy would not have found out about all the terrible things EJ has done.

Ava sits in her room, reading the article on EJ in the Spectator and comments on how much trouble, heartache, and misery EJ has caused in town but says what goes around, comes around.

EJ has a drink at home in the living room of the DiMera Mansion as he thinks back to calling Belle out for wearing a wire.

Belle returns home and removes her wire in frustration. Brady comes in and tells her that he just got off the phone with Marlena. Brady says they don’t have a lot of information, but John may have been abducted. Brady guesses that if they went to all this trouble to take him, they need him alive so they will have to have faith. Belle remarks that’s getting a lot harder for her to do and says she’s not in the best place for this right now. Brady asks what happened and questions seeing the wire. Belle responds that she tried to get the goods on EJ but failed.

JJ finds Shawn in the park and tells him that the plan was a bust as EJ figured out that Belle was wearing a wire, so they got nothing on him. JJ notes Shawn is distracted and asks if he’s okay. Shawn responds that he just has a lot on his mind.

At the police station, Rafe tells Jada that he needs space. Jada feels they’ve had enough time apart and they can get through this together. Rafe says he can’t and that they need time to figure things out which he can’t do with her around. Rafe tells Jada that he’s going home, but she’s not going with him. Jada questions if he’s asking her to move out. Rafe thinks it’s best right now if they have some distance. Jada argues that they survived what EJ put them through so they can survive this. Rafe tells her there’s nothing else to say and storms out, leaving Jada in tears.

Rafe goes home where Gabi is sitting at the table with her laptop. Gabi thought he and Jada would be out late. Rafe responds that she’s not coming home. Gabi questions what’s wrong. Rafe then informs Gabi that Jada cheated on him.

Jada goes to Paulina’s. Paulina comments that she looks like hell and asks what’s going on. Jada says she needs to discuss something with her. Paulina asks if it couldn’t be over the phone or wait until tomorrow. Jada clarifies that it’s not business, but personal. Paulina offers to get some wine but Jada doesn’t want to take up too much of her time since it’s getting late. Paulina insists since it’s just them as Abe is out of town visiting Eli and Lani while Chanel and Johnny won’t be home anytime soon after the news they got. Jada asks what happened. Paulina informs her that EJ screwed them out of adopting their baby.

Chanel suggests to Johnny that they get out of town to clear their heads but Johnny says he owes Roman a visit since he’s been trying to get ahold of him since yesterday. Johnny tells Chanel that he will see her later tonight and he loves her as he walks away.

Ava remarks that it’s bad enough that Kristen and her mother got away with what they did to her, so she questions why EJ should get away when he hurts people for sport. Ava declares that the police won’t make him pay, but there are other ways for justice to be served as she grabs her gun.

Paulina tells Jada that the article about EJ was the last straw and then Amy Choi didn’t want her grandchild near anyone named DiMera. Jada remarks that EJ has a specialty for ruining people’s lives. Paulina asks what Jada wanted to talk to her about. Jada calls it a personal issue that she didn’t think would get in the way of the job, but it’s out there, so she may get asked about it as Mayor. Jada then reveals to Paulina that she slept with Shawn.

JJ questions what’s on Shawn’s mind that’s a bigger deal than bringing EJ down. JJ asks if it’s about he and Jada. Shawn responds that Jada is probably telling Rafe right now as they speak.

Rafe reveals to Gabi that Jada slept with Shawn. Gabi didn’t know they were even having problems. Rafe clarifies that it happened before they found him, after Arnold left Jada at the altar. Gabi can’t imagine how he must feel but feels the circumstances are a little different than cheating. Rafe questions why Jada didn’t tell him for weeks. Gabi says she can’t defend that but Jada wasn’t trying to hurt Rafe and was tricked by Arnold like they all were. Gabi argues that she was there and watched Arnold humiliate Jada in front of half the town. Rafe questions thinking he would do the things Arnold did. Gabi says they knew something was off, but Jada didn’t know someone was pretending to be him and she didn’t either. Gabi argues that Jada’s only known him for a couple of years while she’s known him her entire life. Gabi gets the situation is screwed up but questions how he can blame Jada for any of this. Gabi declares that the only person responsible for this mess is EJ.

Chanel goes to the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she doesn’t give a damn what he’s in the mood for after he sabotaged any chance she and Johnny had of adopting a baby. EJ says to get it over with and tells her to air her list of grievances, noting that Paulina just gave him an earful but maybe she missed something. Chanel tells EJ that she didn’t drive over just to tell him that she’s pissed at him but because she wants him to answer why he insists on ruining people’s lives, especially those that he claims to care the most about.

Brady admits to Belle that it was pretty brave of her. Belle calls it stupid since EJ figured out she was wearing a wire in two seconds. Belle talks about EJ being furious that she was lying to him and he said that she only wanted to send him to prison to remove the temptation. Brady talks about being on the other end of a DiMera tongue lashing and suggests not taking it too seriously. Belle responds that she wouldn’t, but she thinks EJ might be right.

Shawn tells JJ that Jada realized she can’t control this and that the truth is going to come out, so she wanted to be the one to tell Rafe. JJ suggests maybe she left Shawn’s name out. JJ encourages that Shawn didn’t do anything wrong and neither did Jada. Shawn doesn’t think Jada will lie to Rafe again, so he probably knows now that his friend slept with his fiancée.

Paulina points out to Jada that she would’ve slept with Shawn after she fired her and before she got her job back, so there’s no issue here and she’ll handle it if it goes to the press. Paulina adds that something tells her she wasn’t crying on the way over because of that. Jada informs her that she and Rafe really got in to it and he asked her not to come home because he blames her for not realizing sooner that Arnold wasn’t him. Paulina calls that ridiculous. Jada feels after everything with Bobby, she’s been off her game and agrees that she should’ve figured it out sooner, not only as detective but as a person who loves Rafe more than anyone. Paulina stops her and assures that she’s not to blame for what happened and they both know exactly who is to blame.

Gabi complains that this is all EJ’s fault. Rafe argues that it’s not that simple. Gabi argues that Jada only slept with Shawn because she thought Rafe dumped her on her wedding day and then EJ kidnapped him, so they know none of this would’ve happened if it wasn’t for him. Gabi shouts that EJ ruined Rafe’s life almost as much as he ruined her life and she could kill him for it…

Chanel argues that EJ knew that she and Johnny were trying to adopt a baby and all he had to do was keep his nose clean but he couldn’t help himself. EJ blames Chad posting the article. Chanel argues that it’s not about the article, but about his actions and choices. EJ responds that he wants to make it right and says he told Johnny that he would talk to Amy Choi for them. Chanel calls EJ a dangerous man and says Amy is terrified of him being anywhere near her grandchild. Chanel adds that she would be too. EJ supposes it’s for the best then that Johnny doesn’t want him involved and that he’s dead to him.

Johnny goes to the Brady Pub to see Roman and says he would’ve gotten back to him sooner, but the adoption fell through after Amy read the article about EJ and that was it. Roman tells Johnny that he is so sorry, especially with Johnny still dealing with learning about what EJ did to Sami. Roman says he always thought Johnny should know the truth when he’s old enough but that wasn’t his call and Kate wouldn’t have said anything if he hadn’t put his foot in his mouth. Johnny says he hates that it even happened, but he hates that Sami went on to marry EJ twice and he hates that everyone decided to keep it from him. Johnny declares that most of all, he hates his father. Roman says he knows the feeling but this is all fresh to him while he’s known it all his life. Johnny asks if he thinks one day won’t be as angry because he doesn’t think so. Roman hopes that in time, Johnny will understand Sami and why they honored her wishes but EJ is a whole other deal. Roman admits Johnny’s anger may never go away like his hasn’t. Roman then remarks that part of him wants to get his gun and shoot EJ.

Brady asks Belle if she wants truth or comfort right now. Brady says he knows what it’s like to have a DiMera that you just can’t shake. Belle says he already gave her this lecture and she knows how toxic their dynamic is. Brady says that a lot has changed since then. Brady talks about being an addict and says he was addicted to Kristen as every time he tried to push her away, he found himself going back to her, but he eventually kicked the habit. Brady says he’s grateful to Kristen for giving him Rachel, but he doesn’t have that spell over him anyway and he only thinks about the pain they caused each other. Brady says he was able to move on so he thinks Belle can too. Belle argues that’s easy for him to say because he found someone else that he loves but she doesn’t have an Ava in her life. Brady then informs her that he doesn’t either as he and Ava broke up.

Ava thinks back to her last confrontation with EJ. Ava looks back at the article as she holds her gun and declares that EJ is not getting away with it this time.

Johnny questions Roman having a gun behind the bar. Roman says that small business owners have to protect themselves. Johnny asks how long he’s had it. Roman says he always has and just made sure it was locked up so no one got hurt, but instead his big mouth hurt Johnny. Roman says when he first heard that EJ was working with Arnold again, it brought back everything. Johnny is glad that Roman and Kate told him the truth because he needed to know and now he knows what kind of monster his dad really is.

Chanel tells EJ that she didn’t know Johnny told him that he’s dead to him but it doesn’t shock her and asks how he expected Johnny to react after finding out that EJ raped his mother. EJ calls that a long time ago and says he’s spent decades trying to right that terrible wrong. Chanel argues that he spent decades trying to cover it up. EJ says he was protecting Johnny while Chanel says he was protecting himself. EJ points out that it was what Sami wanted. Chanel doesn’t know how Sami forgave him but that’s between them and adds that maybe Johnny could have too if EJ didn’t team up with the other man who assaulted his mother. Chanel says that showed a pattern and clear lack of remorse. Chanel tells EJ that he doesn’t deserve forgiveness, so Johnny will never give it to him.

Rafe tells Gabi that she can’t go around saying she’s going to kill people as that’s a crime. Gabi asks if he’s going to turn her in. Rafe reminds her that she just got freedom back so they shouldn’t risk or joke about it. Rafe remarks that they both know she’d never really try to kill EJ. Gabi asks if he’s sure about that. Gabi then thinks back to pulling a gun on EJ. Gabi tells Rafe that they’ve both been pushed to their limits by EJ and asks who knows what they are capable of.

Belle questions Brady about he and Ava breaking up. Brady says they have been on the rocks ever since he asked her to cover for Rachel, so yesterday they just called it. Brady decides he’s going to bed in case Marlena calls with more information. Brady suggests Belle turn in too since she’s had one hell of a day. Belle thinks she should check in with Jada first to make sure she knows about her disaster. They say goodnight to each other as Brady heads to his room.

Shawn asks JJ how he could’ve been so stupid. JJ encourages that it’s not his fault since they thought Rafe dumped Jada. Shawn says even if it was Rafe, he should be more pissed at him since Jada was his ex and he was a crappy friend. JJ gets that but blames the circumstances. JJ mentions going to see Gabi and offers to find out how much Rafe knows. Shawn thanks him. JJ asks what are partners for as he walks away.

Jada knows Paulina is trying to make her feel better but she can’t just absolve herself of all responsibility here. Paulina argues that EJ manipulates and muddies the waters so people don’t know what is what. Paulina states that every horrible thing in Salem for the past few weeks can be traced back to him. Paulina has faith that one day, EJ will have to face the consequences for everything that he’s done. Jada tells Paulina that she asked Belle to wear a wire to see if she could get EJ to admit to kidnapping Rafe. Paulina calls it underhanded but says she loves it. Jada then gets Belle’s text that EJ figured out what she was up to, so it was a bust. Jada questions if Paulina still has faith that EJ will pay for what he’s done. Paulina says not unless someone made EJ pay and declares that they’d be doing the world a favor by taking care of EJ once and for all.

EJ tells Chanel that she’s made her point that his son hates him. EJ doubts she gives a damn but says it’s very painful for him. Chanel agrees that she doesn’t give a damn and says she won’t interfere on his behalf. EJ asks her to tell Johnny that he loves him. Chanel says she will tell him, even though she’s sure it’s the last thing he wants to hear right now. Chanel then walks out of the mansion.

Roman repeats to Johnny that he’s so sorry that he has to go through this and asks if he’s talked to his mother. Johnny says he’s called her a few times, but he’s pretty sure she’s avoiding him. Roman talks about Sami not wanting Johnny to know to keep it from affecting his relationship with his father. Johnny asks how it couldn’t. Roman brings up how EJ came in, threatening Kate and her sons when he found out it was Kate who told Johnny what happened. Johnny says he’s sorry about that since EJ did it in his name and won’t stop. Johnny brings up EJ having the nerve to come to Paulina’s to ask for forgiveness. Johnny remarks that it took everything he had to not take the knife off the table and stab him with it. Ava comes downstairs, so Roman calls out to her that he fixed the water heater but Ava rushes on out of the Pub. Johnny questions what’s up with her. Roman responds that he has no idea, but he knows a woman on a mission when he sees one.

JJ goes to the Hernandez house and knocks on the door, asking if Gabi or Rafe are home but there is no answer and the house is empty.

Shawn remains in the park and texts Jada, asking if she’s okay.

Jada returns to the police station and gets Shawn’s text. Jada remarks to herself that she is far from okay.

Chanel goes home to Paulina’s where Paulina has fallen asleep on the couch with a book. Chanel wakes her up and asks if she’d seen Johnny. Paulina says she hasn’t seen him tonight and asks if something is wrong. Chanel responds that she doesn’t know, but she hopes not.

Roman gets a call from Kate and says he has to take it, so Johnny says he’ll watch the bar. Roman steps away to answer Kate’s call, while Johnny heads behind the bar to steal Roman’s gun.

Ava goes to the DiMera Mansion and pulls her gun out of her purse.

Some time later…EJ is having a drink in the living room and looks up to the portrait of Stefano. EJ asks if Stefano has any advice to share on how to get back in his son’s good graces. EJ isn’t sure why he’s asking since it’s not like Stefano had any impressive people skills, but he is his father’s son and Stefano was always one step ahead, while so is he. EJ sits down and finishes his drink, then declares he wins. Someone then appears in the room. EJ looks at them and questions what they are doing..

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In the interrogation room, Jada tells Rafe that there is something she needs to talk to him about. Rafe responds that she knows she can tell him anything. Jada remarks that he might not feel that way after he hears this. Jada then reveals to Rafe that she slept with another man.

EJ tells Belle that this is a pleasant surprise and unexpected. EJ questions her impromptu visit. Belle thinks back to Jada’s plan and tells EJ that she missed him, so EJ invites her in.

Kristen goes to see Brady and says she came to see how he was holding up. Kristen asks if there’s any news about his father. Brady questions if she cares. Kristen argues that he knows she does.

In Estonia, Steve finds a door that the key card isn’t working on and then hears gunshots from inside. Steve breaks in to the room at the facility and shoots a man who has seemingly just shot John. Marlena then comes in behind Steve and is shocked by what she sees.

Andrew calls in for transportation as he has Orpheus in custody. Andrew then turns around and Orpheus has suddenly broke free and holds his gun on Andrew.

Marlena asks Steve if it’s John as Steve approaches the body.

EJ pours drinks for he and Belle. EJ questions what changed since last time they were together, she was very upset with him and accused him of trying to seduce her to drop the charges. Belle acknowledges that she made quite a scene but she’s been thinking about emotional and irrational she was. Belle thinks her behavior was more about the difficult and sad things going on in her life and she regrets not realizing that. Belle claims she wasn’t thinking clearly and jumped to conclusions. EJ says whatever she may think of him, he wasn’t lying about his feelings for her. EJ feels they make each other very happy and he would never hurt her. Belle says she knows, but it’s not that simple because he’s hurt so many people that she cares about. Belle adds that she could forgive all of those things because he was transparent with her about it, but she can’t forgive dishonesty. Belle says in order to move forward, she needs him to be straight with her and admit what he did to Jada and Rafe.

Rafe questions Jada saying she slept with another man. Jada tells him that she’s so sorry. Rafe doesn’t understand how this happened and asks if she means Arnold. Jada assures that Arnold never touched her, so Rafe repeats that he doesn’t understand. Jada explains that it was when he was gone since she thought Rafe had left her at the altar and was told that he slept with a stripper, so she was hurt and it just happened. Rafe asks who it was. Jada says that doesn’t matter but Rafe says it does to him. Jada says he’s not the one to blame, EJ is. Rafe argues that it obviously wasn’t just some random guy or she would’ve told him. Rafe asks if it was one of her friends or his. Jada then admits that she slept with Shawn.

Orpheus comments on how diminished the ISA has become and asks who trained him. Andrew warns him that a a team of agents are about to storm through the door. Orpheus instructs Andrew to make another call and tell them he got free and ran so he can redirect them elsewhere and he can make a clean break. Andrew tells him that’s never going to happen. Orpheus warns that he’s made a fatal error by sending a civilian to do an agent’s job. Orpheus remarks that it’s a shame he will have to pay for Marlena’s mistake.

Steve checks the body and discovers that it is not John, but the man is still alive. Marlena is relieved as Steve puts pressure on the wound. The man warns them that it’s not safe and guesses he’s not going to make it. Steve asks for the man’s name. He responds that he is Dr. Carl. Steve recognizes his name from the files as one of the top nuclear scientists in Europe. Marlena shows him a photo of John and asks if he has seen him. Carl confirms that John was there. Steve asks where he is now. Carl responds that they took him as they knew he infiltrated the lab. Carl admits he helped John cover which is why they shot him. Carl adds that they took the device with John. Steve questions where they took him to. Carl utters “rosebud” before he then dies. Paul comes in and questions what Marlena is doing there. Steve says he was wondering the same thing. Marlena reveals that Orpheus showed up at her hotel room but she was able to get away. Marlena adds that Andrew was there to make sure Orpheus stays until the ISA gets there, so she thought she should get here to warn them about Orpheus. Paul asks who Carl is. Marlena says he was a hero, who pointed them in the right direction. Steve explains to Paul that John was there but they moved him and the nuclear device somewhere else, but they have no idea where yet. Marlena points out that Carl did say “rosebud”. Steve says they have no idea what that means but they need to find out. Steve suggests going back to the records room to see if there’s a file on it while Marlena wonders if Orpheus might know more and if he can help them if they question him.

Andrew asks Orpheus if he thinks this is going to end well for him. Orpheus points out that he has the gun and Andrew doesn’t. Andrew tells Orpheus that they know about his plans to sell the nuclear weapon on the black market, so even if he runs for it, everyone will be looking for him. Andrew tells Orpheus that if he hands him the gun, he will tell his team that he’s willing to cooperate. Andrew adds that his new found freedom is coming to an end, but there are things they can do to make his sentence easier on him. Orpheus agrees that he will never get out of this as a free man, so he will just have to amuse himself. Orpheus calls it quite a notch on his belt to kill the ISA director’s son.

Brady tells Kristen that Steve and Marlena couldn’t give him any specifics since John’s assignment was classified. Kristen encourages that everything will be fine. Brady says he misses John and he’s sure Rachel does too. Kristen brings up her mother and tells Brady that Jada threatened to charge her as an accessory unless she testified against EJ, but EJ found out and made the problem disappear.

Jada tells Rafe that he has to understand as she thought she was going to marry him but she was left at the altar. Rafe shouts that it wasn’t him. Jada cries that she knows that now but she was devastated with a broken heart and Shawn was there to help her get out of that terrible place. Jada adds that Shawn was hurt too from his breakup with Belle, so they just found comfort in each other. Rafe argues that Shawn is his friend and colleague. Rafe asks if Shawn just used her to get back at Belle.

EJ asks Belle if they are doing this again and says he’ll need another round of drinks. Belle tells EJ that it’s really important to him as she needs him to admit the truth, so she can know he will be honest with her and not just lie to her face again. Belle says if they are going to move forward, they have to be able to trust each other. EJ asks if she didn’t come over for a night cap but to get closure. Belle responds that she came because she wants him and needs him. Belle says she pulls away every time they get close because she’s so afraid he’s going to hurt someone else she loves and that is why she needs him to tell the truth. Belle wants EJ to promise it will never happen again and if she can believe him, then maybe they have a future together. Belle pleads with EJ to just admit it and tell her that he kidnapped Rafe.

Brady asks what Kristen means by EJ making the problem disappear. Kristen explains that EJ didn’t admit to anything but she knows he took her mother somewhere and is holding her against her will. Brady is upset that Kristen left Rachel alone in the house with EJ, knowing what he has done. Kristen argues that EJ won’t do anything to their daughter since she is his family and protected, unlike her mother who had been away for so many years. Kristen knows her mother didn’t have much sympathy after what she did to Ava. Brady informs her that he and Ava are no longer together as they have broken up after knowing they had to let EJ walk for Rachel’s sake. Brady calls that a little too much to overcome. Kristen says she’s sorry but Brady argues it’s what she wanted all along.

EJ questions Belle wanting him and says they want the same thing then. EJ leans in towards her but Belle reminds him that he first needs to admit what he did to Rafe. EJ says she’s in luck then because he didn’t do a damn thing to Rafe, which means she’s wearing a wire for nothing.

Jada argues that it wasn’t like that and Shawn wasn’t trying to get even with anyone. Rafe questions why she’s defending him. Jada cries that this is why Rafe didn’t need to know who it was. Rafe complains that he apparently didn’t need to know any of it. Rafe argues that he’s been home for weeks and asks why she didn’t tell him then. Jada argues that he was recovering so it never felt like the right time while Rafe complains that he feels like she was never going to tell him and just keep it from him. Rafe questions how she ever expects him to trust her again.

Andrew tells Orpheus that he doesn’t want to do this. Orpheus calls it rather poetic that the ISA got his wife killed, so he kills the ISA director’s son. Suddenly, Paul appears and shoots Orpheus from behind.

Kristen mocks Brady acting like she orchestrated the whole thing so that Ava would break up with him. Brady says he’s just been preoccupied as he’s worried about his father. Kristen encourages that he will come back. Brady wishes he was sure about that. Kristen responds that she is because she has faith and at this point, that’s all they have left.

Paul joins Andrew’s side. Andrew acknowledges that Paul saved his life and asks what he’s doing back and if he found John. Paul says no, but Steve and Marlena got a lead so they sent him here to find out what Orpheus knows about. Paul holds his gun on Orpheus and tells him that he’s going to tell him everything he knows, starting with what “rosebud” is.

Marlena wonders what Paul is finding out and if it was a mistake sending him back by himself. Steve responds that Andrew is with him and points out that Paul was trained by John which means he learned from the best. Marlena finds something in the files and shows it to Steve.

EJ tells Belle not to try to deny wearing a wire as it’s the only thing that would explain her sudden reversal. EJ argues that Belle spent days ignoring his calls and texts, then suddenly she shows up at his door admitting that she wants him but only if he confesses all his sins to her. EJ asks if she thinks he’s stupid. Belle says that’s not what is happening here. EJ tells her to prove she’s not wearing a wire then by removing her dress.

Jada tells Rafe this is so not fair because she’s telling him now. Rafe questions why she’s telling him now and if her conscience got the best of her. Jada asks if that’s what he thinks. Rafe says he doesn’t know what to think. Jada shouts that she’s telling him all of the truth because she loves him and he deserves to hear what happened. Jada states that she and Shawn were both hurting and asks Rafe to put himself in her shoes. Jada talks about thinking she was going to marry Rafe and then he humiliated her in front of the town, got her fired, and slept with a stripper. Rafe shouts that it wasn’t him and she should’ve known that. Rafe asks how she could have not known that man wasn’t him. Jada asks if he’s seriously asking why she didn’t guess that he was replaced by an impostor. Rafe questions how she could’ve thought so little of him, that he would take on EJ as a client, believe trumped up charges of her being a corrupt cop, or sleep with a stripper at his bachelor party. Rafe remarks if that’s the kind of man she thinks he is, then she doesn’t know him at all. Jada argues that she knew he wasn’t acting like himself and did everything in her power to find out why, including wondering if it was brain damage from his coma. Rafe argues that she just gave up after that and was so upset that she climbed in to bed with Shawn. Jada complains that he has no idea what Arnold put her through. Rafe says that’s all it took for her to just give up. Jada asks if Rafe blamed Sami when Arnold pulled this stunt because that would make no sense. Jada argues that Rafe is just pissed because he thinks EJ is going to walk. Jada screams that there is no one else to blame for what happened but that doesn’t mean he gets to blame her. Rafe reluctantly admits she’s right but he does blame her for not being honest with him from the start. Jada admits she should’ve told him right away, but they are here now. Jada asks how they can fix this and come back to each other. Rafe responds that there’s nothing she can do.

Orpheus laughs at Paul asking about rosebud and claims it’s not ringing a bell. Paul argues that he knows it’s connected to who took the bomb and John. Orpheus says he’s drawing a blank. Paul demands to know where John is and questions Orpheus torturing John for decades and blaming him for something he didn’t do. Paul declares that he’s done playing games and that this is never going to end until someone ends Orpheus. Paul adds that if Orpheus is not going to tell him where John is, then he has no reason not to blow him away right now.

Marlena shows Steve that she can only read “rosebud” while Steve notes that it’s encrypted so he’ll get it to the ISA. Steve compliments Marlena’s work and suggests they take a break. Marlena refuses but Steve convinces her that she’s of no use to John if she’s exhausted and should take a break while he sends pictures to the ISA. Marlena decides John’s children are going to want to hear about their dad.

Brady is not sure he shares Kristen’s faith but he hopes she’s right about his dad and that she finds her mother to get her the help she needs. Kristen says as long as EJ keeps her and her mother apart, she may have to force the issue. Brady questions what she means by that but Kristen says to forget she said anything and she needs to get home to Rachel. Kristen says goodnight to Brady and repeats that she really does hope John is safe and makes it home soon. Brady thanks her and wishes her luck with EJ as Kristen then exits.

EJ tells Belle again to take off her dress and if he’s wrong, she’s not wearing a wire, then they will have a laugh and head upstairs but that’s not the reason she came over. EJ guesses that she jumped at the chance when the cops suggested she wear a wire to prove to herself that she’s still a good person despite falling in to bed with him and to prove that she’s over him. EJ declares that the only way she’s going to rid herself of this temptation is for her to make him go away, but he’s not going to make it that easy for her. EJ tells Belle that he’s not going anywhere and even if it was behind bars, he’d still be in her head, her heart, and her soul. EJ says he’s afraid this whole setup was for naught as she won’t be able to break the spell they have over each other. Belle says they will see about that and walks out of the mansion.

Jada questions if Rafe is serious that there’s nothing she can do to make this right and prove how much she loves him. Rafe responds that he needs space. Jada feels they’ve had enough time apart and they can get through this together. Rafe says he can’t and that they need time to figure things out which he can’t do with her around. Rafe tells Jada that he’s going home, but he’s going alone.

Marlena calls Brady, who asks if she has any news on John. Marlena says yes and no, confirming that John is alive as far as they know. Brady guesses that’s something but Marlena is afraid he’s in more trouble than they feared.

Orpheus tells Paul that he’s not going to tell him where John is or where to find the bomb and that Paul’s never going to pull the trigger because he’s predictable. Orpheus adds that even if Paul could live with it, he would never implicate Andrew or condone cold blooded murder. Paul tells him not to speak for him. Orpheus remarks that he would be digging a grave for him and for Andrew’s career. Andrew argues that he could just tell his superiors that Orpheus reached for his gun again and he shot him in self defense. Andrew declares that Paul’s not going to do that because it’s not what John would want. Andrew states that the ISA is here to bring Orpheus in for questioning. Orpheus calls Paul predictable and remarks that he really is his father’s son.

Belle returns home and removes her wire in frustration.

Kristen goes home to the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that they need to talk. EJ is not in the mood but Kristen doesn’t give a damn and asks where her mother is. EJ screams at her not now. Kristen says she’s going to check on Rachel while he takes some deep breaths. Kristen warns that this isn’t over as she will find answers on her mother one way or another. Kristen then walks out and pulls out the gun from her purse.

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In Estonia, Marlena talks to Belle on the phone and says they got a new lead and she can’t go in to much detail but they might be very close to getting her dad back. Belle is glad she has something to go on and asks what she will do in the meantime. Marlena responds that she’s going to take a bath and promises to let her know as soon as she hears any news. Marlena tells Belle that she loves her and hangs up.

Jada goes to the police station and asks Shawn for a file on a case to catch up on. Shawn congratulates Jada on getting reinstated as police commissioner. Jada responds that it feels great to be back. Shawn is sorry for not saying anything sooner and admits he’s been trying to keep his distance because he wasn’t sure how she felt about them working together after what happened. Jada admits it’s a little awkward but decides it shouldn’t be a problem since they were friends before and are friends now. Jada adds that she can’t afford to lose a great detective like him. Shawn states that he doesn’t have a problem if she doesn’t, but then asks what about Rafe. Shawn assumes that she hasn’t told him yet. Jada confirms that she hasn’t and doesn’t intend to.

Rafe sits at home, reading on his tablet about EJ not being likely to be charged despite being accused of numerous felonies. Rafe says they’ll see about that and declares there is no chance in Hell he’s getting away with this.

Jada tells Shawn that Rafe is still recovering from the trauma of EJ and Arnold taking over his life. Shawn says he can’t imagine what they are both going through. Jada says they are rebuilding their life so she feels telling Rafe about them now would be just adding more injury. Shawn says especially now that they know EJ is going to skate on all the charges. Jada says maybe not and reveals that she has one more hail mary idea left. Jada declares that if it works, they could put EJ away for the rest of his life.

EJ sits at home, reading the article about him not being charged and remarks that at least he looks handsome. EJ then grabs his phone and texts Belle that he misses her.

Steve, Andrew, and Paul arrive at the facility and take out all the guards. Paul and Andrew get rid of the final two guards while Steve approaches the main desk and finds a folder that he says looks promising. Steve opens it up and says of course, he should’ve known.

Marlena is shocked by Orpheus appearing in her hotel room!

Andrew and Paul rejoin Steve after stuffing the guards in the closet and taking their guns and keys. Andrew asks if Steve found anything. Steve reveals the folder which shows Orpheus as the mastermind of the whole operation. Andrew asks if Orpheus is here.

Marlena questions how Orpheus got in. Orpheus explains that he stole a waiter’s outfit from room service with a key. Marlena argues that he should be in prison. Orpheus remarks that they haven’t built a prison that can hold him for long. Marlena guesses he escaped again. Orpheus says he can’t waste time rotting in a cell when there’s so many important things to do. Marlena asks if he means creating a nuclear device to sell to the highest bidder. Orpheus says it’s good that she’s up to speed as it will save time. Orpheus declares that it’s time to get her and John out of his way for good.

Jada goes to see Belle, who asks what she can do for her. Jada wants Belle to help her nail EJ once and for all.

EJ checks his phone and complains about Belle not responding to his text. Rafe then emerges from the door to the tunnels.

Shawn joins JJ in the interrogation room and asks about his paper work. JJ tells him that he’s just going over Tate’s statement about Alice’s stolen necklace. Shawn still can’t believe cousin Doug III was the one who stole it and calls it unforgivable. Shawn talks about how Julie was so nice to him. JJ says that’s obviously over now that she knows he betrayed her and kicked him out of the house. Shawn asks if JJ is going to arrest Doug III with Tate’s statement. JJ explains that he’s not sure Julie is going to press charges. Shawn understands it must be hard to have Doug’s grandson arrested and remarks that it would be another crook in Salem getting away. JJ guesses he’s talking about EJ and notes that Gabi is furious about that too after what EJ did to their family. Shawn hopes it’s not over yet because it sounds like Jada has a plan.

Belle tells Jada that she’s not surprised that EJ is her first case back on the job. Jada says she’s not the only one who wants to see EJ pay for his crimes. Belle believes the whole town wants that. Jada asks Belle if she will help her. Belle responds that she can’t because she had to recuse herself from any cases involving EJ. Jada comments on that being because of her personal relationship with him. Belle remarks on Jada knowing all about that. Jada apologizes for Paulina finding out about that and telling Gabi in the first place. Jada blames being frustrated on everything EJ did to her and Rafe. Belle understands and doesn’t blame her, but says she still can’t help her with the case. Jada knows Belle can’t prosecute EJ, but she hoped that Belle could help them get EJ in a different way, by wearing a wire.

Rafe hides in the doorway to the tunnels until EJ leaves the room. Rafe then emerges from the tunnels to plant a bugging device in the room.

Andrew questions Orpheus being behind all of this when he thought he was locked up. Steve responds that he was until he wasn’t. Paul guesses they shouldn’t be surprised and wonders if that’s why John was brought in to this. Steve states that nobody knows how Orpheus works better than John. Paul asks if Orpheus was involved in John disappearing. Steve is not sure he has disappeared and reveals that according to the files, there’s mention of an agent infiltrating the place while dressed as a scientist and bets that it was John. Paul guesses John traced Orpheus to this location and wants to go find John to help put Orpheus back in prison. Steve stops Paul and says they are not all going.

Marlena realizes that John is in Estonia because he was tracking Orpheus. Orpheus says he should’ve expected that from the ISA but adds that he managed to stay on step ahead of John. Marlena asks if he knows where John is. Orpheus confirms that he does and adds that John did manage to infiltrate his top secret facility by posing as a scientist, but he caught on soon enough. Marlena asks what he’s done to her husband and where John is. Orpheus responds that her concern for her husband has always been very touching and mocks their eternal devotion. Orpheus warns Marlena to worry less about John and more about herself as he pulls a gun on her.

Shawn tells JJ to let him know if he needs any help. JJ stops Shawn and says he understands if it’s none of his business and he doesn’t want to discuss it, but he’s been concerned since he told him about he and Jada. Shawn appreciates his concern and acknowledges that he did confide in him. Shawn confirms that he and Jada spoke briefly and reveals that Jada doesn’t plan to tell Rafe which he guesses makes things less messy. JJ asks Shawn if he’s going to be able to live with that secret.

Belle questions Jada wanting her to go undercover to bust EJ. Jada asks her to at least consider it to get him to incriminate himself. Belle asks how she’s even supposed to get close to EJ when she doesn’t have a relationship with him anymore as she ended it. Jada suggests it’s possible that EJ still has feelings for her and asks if he would believe Belle changed her mind about ending it. Belle guesses it’s possible. Jada calls Belle a world class litigator and an expert at getting people to tell on themselves and she knows she believes in justice. Jada argues that EJ stole Rafe’s life, destroyed her wedding, and engineered Ava’s kidnapping. Jada knows Belle doesn’t want to see EJ get away with that, unless she doesn’t want to see EJ go to prison.

Rafe plants the bugging device on a statue in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and looks back at the portrait of Stefano, asking if he’s upset that he’s going after his son. Rafe declares that now all they have to do is sit back and watch EJ incriminate himself. Rafe goes to leave but EJ returns and asks what the hell he is up to.

Paul questions Steve saying he can’t come with him to find his dad. Steve clarifies that he’s not talking about Paul. Andrew argues that he’s an ISA agent. Steve says that’s exactly why he can’t come because this is an unauthorized mission, so if he came along, he could be jeopardizing his future with the agency. Andrew says he’s not worried about that. Steve says he will worry for both of them and he knows Shane doesn’t play favorites. Andrew questions him expecting him to just sit on the sidelines. Steve feels the further away he gets, the better. Andrew argues that it doesn’t help John and that Paul can’t be on board with this. Paul tells Andrew that he loves him for wanting to help but he doesn’t want him to jeopardize his career. Steve adds that just because Andrew isn’t there, doesn’t mean they can’t use his help which Andrew questions. Steve asks Andrew to go back to the hotel to check on Marlena and tell her what’s going on. Andrew complains about being made the messenger when he’s the only reason they know about this place. Steve argues that he’ll be thanking him if the whole operation goes sideways while Paul assures they will be fine. Steve knows John would want it this way too. Paul knows Andrew wants to be by his side, but agrees with Steve and says if they do get in trouble, they will need Andrew to get them out of it. Steve says they all have each other. Andrew worries that they know how dangerous Orpheus is. Steve points out that they don’t even know if he’s here.

Marlena asks if Orpheus broke in to her room to shoot her in cold blood. Orpheus responds that considering the delicate situation, he can’t have her interfering. Marlena questions how delicate it is. Orpheus says that’s hardly her concern. Marlena think she’s entitled to know if she’s going to die for it. Orpheus responds that she got in his way one too many times, complaining that she and John have been thorns in his side for decades while now he finally has the chance to free himself from her interference. Orpheus goes to shoot her but Marlena grabs her travel bag and hits him to knock the gun away.

Shawn tells JJ that he doesn’t love keeping it from Rafe but points out that Jada didn’t even know she would be cheating on Rafe as she thought he was the one who left her first. JJ assures that he’s not judging them. Shawn appreciates his concern but says the whole situation sucks and Jada doesn’t deserve any of this. Shawn talks about Jada being strong and deserving to be happy which is all he wants for her. JJ then asks if Shawn has feelings for Jada.

Belle tells Jada that she does want EJ to go to prison for everything he did. Jada assumes that Belle won’t just stand around and let him get away with hurting the people she loves then. Belle agrees to wear the wire and do whatever it takes to put EJ behind bars.

Rafe tells EJ that he came to see Johnny and asks if he’s around. EJ says no, so Rafe asks when he will be back. EJ says he couldn’t say. Rafe brings up Johnny not speaking to EJ anymore as he knows he found out what EJ did to Sami. EJ calls that none of his business. Rafe talks about how hard it must be for Johnny since he knows how hard EJ fought to keep that from him, but now Johnny knows what kind of monster he is. Rafe decides he’ll just text Johnny to ask when he’s coming home. EJ tells him not to bother since Johnny moved out. Rafe remarks that even if EJ isn’t being prosecuted, it looks like he’s still suffering the consequences since he lost his son and he’s pretty sure he lost Belle all because his fragile ego couldn’t handle losing the district attorney job. Rafe suggests EJ make an appointment with Marlena so he can get all his secrets off his chest.

Paul and Steve agree to split up in search of John and then meet in the middle. Steve instructs Paul to check every room and assures that if John is there, they will find him. Steve reminds Paul to be careful as they head out.

Andrew goes to Marlena’s room. She answers the door and asks if everything is alright. Andrew responds that he hopes so as they found out who is behind all of this. Marlena reveals she did too as she brings Andrew inside to find Clyde tied up and unconscious, shocking Andrew.

Shawn tells JJ that he and Jada are just friends and that she’s in love with Rafe. JJ says he knows but questions the way is he talking about her. Jada then enters the room with Belle and says she hopes they aren’t interrupting. Shawn says not at all and asks what’s going on. Jada reminds him of her having an idea to bring EJ down and reveals that Belle has agreed to wear a wire. Belle says she will try to get a confession out of EJ and assures that her relationship with EJ is over or she wouldn’t be involved. Shawn says he’s glad to hear that while JJ adds she’s doing a good thing. Belle calls it the right thing. Shawn thinks JJ should handle the paper work on this one as he has a few cases to handle. Shawn wishes Belle luck and says she will be great as he then exits the room.

EJ asks Rafe why he would share any information with you. Rafe guesses the guilt of what he’s done isn’t eating him up like it would most people. EJ responds that he has nothing to feel guilty about, nothing to confess, and he has no idea what he’s rambling about so it appears their business is complete. Rafe tells him to have a great day then and exits.

Andrew asks Marlena how this happened. Marlena explains that Orpheus came in, pulled a gun on her, and she subdued him. Marlena asks if they’ve found John. Andrew says not yet, but they are hopeful as Steve and Paul are searching the facility which means he needs to transport Orpheus to the ISA. Marlena declares she’s going to the facility then. Andrew doesn’t think that’s a good idea but Marlena says she has to help. Andrew warns that it’s not safe. Marlena points out that staying here wasn’t safe either. Andrew says he can’t let her go. Marlena responds that he can’t do anything since he has to stay and make sure Orpheus doesn’t escape. Andrew argues that he can arrest her but Marlena says he knows that she needs to go find John, like John would do for her or Andrew would do for Paul. Marlena asks Andrew how to get to the facility.

Steve finds a door that the key card isn’t working on and then hears gunshots from inside.

Shawn returns to Jada in the interrogation room. Jada informs him that JJ finished wiring up Belle, so she is at the DiMera Mansion as they speak and JJ is in a van across the street. Jada hopes Belle can get EJ to talk as this might be their last chance to get something on him.

Belle shows up at the DiMera Mansion and tells EJ that she got his text and she misses him too.

Jada asks Shawn if everything is okay as he seems a little quiet. Shawn knows the timing is weird, but he feels like he needs to tell her that JJ knows about what happened as he figured out and he couldn’t lie to him. Shawn assures that nothing will happen as JJ is his partner and he knows he can trust him. Jada responds that she trusts JJ too, but their little secret is not so secret as Stephanie knows and now JJ knows too. Jada doesn’t want Rafe to find out from anyone else. Shawn insists that no one will tell him but Jada brings up that secrets have a way of getting out in Salem. Jada declares that she needs to tell Rafe, herself. Shawn asks if she’s sure about this. Jada responds that it would kill her if he found out some other way. Shawn tells her that he supports whatever decision she makes. Rafe then enters the room and greets them. Jada says she was just about to call him. Rafe asks if everything is alright. Jada asks Shawn to give them the room, so he exits. Jada then tells Rafe there is something she needs to talk to him about.

Andrew calls in for transportation as he has Orpheus in custody. Andrew then turns around and Orpheus has suddenly disappeared.

Steve breaks in to the room at the facility and shoots a man who has seemingly just shot John. Marlena then comes in behind Steve and is shocked by what she sees.

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Marlena is in Estonia, on the phone with Brady. Marlena tells Brady that she doesn’t want him to come all this way and reminds him that he has to take care of Rachel. Marlena hangs up as John’s son Paul surprises her at the door and hugs her.

Steve sits at a café in Estonia, on the phone with Kayla. Steve hopes his contact has some information on John and notes that he should be there any minute. Steve tells Kayla that he loves her and hangs up. Steve looks over the menu and then is surprised by Andrew Donovan joining his table.

Philip goes to the Brady Pub and tells Kate that they need to talk. Kate says she has to talk to him too and notes that she doesn’t want him to be alarmed but that he and his brothers might be in danger. Kate explains that EJ thinks she ruined his relationship with his son, so he’s threatened to hurt one of her sons. Kate adds that she threatened to kill EJ if he touches any of her sons, but she doesn’t know if he took it seriously so they need to watch their backs. Kate says she talked to Austin, Rex, and Lucas but notes that Philip is more vulnerable because he lives in Salem. Philip promises to be careful but remarks that at this point, his life might be over anyway.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Xander informs Sarah that he told Alex the truth that Philip and Stephanie are sleeping together behind his back. Sarah asks if he’s insane and questions why he would do that.

Alex demands an answer from Stephanie as to if she’s sleeping with Philip and if that’s the secret Xander overheard them talking about. Stephanie thinks back to Sarah pleading with her to tell Alex that she and Philip hooked up but it’s over now. Stephanie then tells Alex that she and Philip have been keeping a secret, but it’s not what he thinks. Alex asks if she’s not cheating on him with his cousin then. Stephanie confirms that she would never do that to him, so Alex asks what it is that she and Philip are keeping from him.

Marlena tells Paul that she just managed to convince Brady not to come and if she knew Paul was coming, she would’ve talked him out of it too. Paul says that’s why he didn’t tell her. Marlena calls it such a long trip but Paul insists that he wants to be here and will be here until they find John. Marlena thanks him but questions how he found her. Paul informs her that Andrew told him as they came together.

Steve tells Andrew that he was expecting some local person to meet him but is surprised to get Andrew. Steve asks Andrew why he’s here. Andrew informs him that his father Shane sent him.

Xander asks why Sarah is freaking out about this. Sarah thought they agreed that Philip and Stephanie’s affair was none of their business. Xander says she wanted to stay out of it but he wasn’t sure. Xander explains that he decided to tell Philip to end things with Stephanie but unfortunately Alex overheard, so he had no choice but to tell him everything. Sarah worries about this being bad and asks if Xander couldn’t have stalled. Xander argues that Alex wasn’t going to give up until he found out the truth.

Stephanie tells Alex that she wants to tell him but she promised she wouldn’t say anything. Alex questions who she promised. Stephanie swears that the secret has no direct impact on Alex and asks him to just trust her. Alex asks what if someone told her that he was cheating on her and he said he wasn’t, but he was holding another massive secret from her. Alex asks if she’d be able to let that go. Stephanie admits that he deserves answers, so Alex asks what is going on. Stephanie then sits Alex down and brings up the letter that Victor wrote that helped Philip get half of Titan and reveals that it was a forgery.

Kate brings up Philip saying that Xander was clueless yesterday. Philip says he was only partly right as Xander did overhear he and Stephanie in the town square and incorrectly assumed that they were sleeping together behind Alex’s back. Kate jokes that is better than finding out about the letter. Philip isn’t so sure since Alex almost choked him to death. Kate encourages that he’s still co-CEO of his father’s company. Philip worries that everything could change if Stephanie tells Alex the truth.

Alex is shocked to learn that the letter from Victor was fake. Stephanie explains that Philip forged the letter with Vivian’s help, so he has no legitimate claim on Titan. Alex asks how she knows about this. Stephanie informs him that when she was dating Philip, she overheard him on the phone with Kate. Alex is surprised to learn that Kate knows too. Stephanie says she confronted Philip over it and they got in a huge fight as he used her and put her whole career at risk which is the real reason they broke up. Alex questions why she didn’t tell anyone if she was so upset. Stephanie then reveals that she did tell Sarah.

Xander tells Sarah not to blame him because he’s not the one who has been keeping secrets from his significant other. Sarah asks what Philip said to Alex. Xander explains that Alex didn’t give him much chance before he was ready to start swinging. Xander adds that he was able to separate them and then Alex stormed out. Sarah notes that he went straight to Stephanie’s. Xander asks what happened there but Sarah says there was so much tension that she didn’t stay long. Xander says it will be very interesting to hear what Stephanie has to say for herself.

Marlena tells Paul that Andrew must be torn in being there for John but also wanting to be there for Kimberly. Paul explains that Andrew decided Theresa and Shane had it covered with Kimberly, so he wanted to be here. Paul encourages that if anyone can help them find John, it’s Andrew.

Steve tells Andrew that if Shane sent him to talk he and Marlena out of looking for John, they are wasting their time. Andrew responds that Shane knows he can’t stop them, so he just wanted him here to watch over them while Shane is with Kimberly. Steve says that Kayla told him about Kimberly’s leukemia and he’s sorry to hear. Andrew thanks him and says he wanted to fly home but she’s got enough support and there’s only so much they can do right now, so he might be of more use here, helping them find John. Steve thought he was just monitoring the situation. Andrew says that’s officially, but he wants to do everything in his power to help find Paul’s father. Steve asks even if that means breaking the rules. Andrew says that Paul keeps asking him what he knows. Steve states that Shane has been shutting them out too. Andrew then reveals that Shane hasn’t been shutting him out, so he’s been lying to Paul as he knows more about John’s mission. Steve asks what he knows about it. Andrew admits he knows quite a bit, but it’s classified information and it’s killing him not being able to share it with Paul, but he has an obligation to the agency. Andrew admits it’s more complicated because his dad is his boss and he would be disobeying his direct orders by telling what he knows. Steve argues that they are talking about his friend and partner, so he has to ask Andrew to let him in on this. Steve adds that he and Marlena came here for answers. Steve understands that Andrew is torn between the ISA and family. Steve brings up being a trained agent and knowing how to walk that line, so he can trust him. Andrew then agrees to tell him what he knows.

Paul asks Marlena how much Shane has told her. Marlena says not much as he said John’s handler lost track of him in Estonia and no matter how hard they pushed, they couldn’t get more information out of him, so they are hoping someone here can give them a lead. Paul says the one thing he knows for sure is that even if the odds are virtually impossible, John can beat them. Paul jokes that John is like James Bond but cooler and calls him his idol. Paul recalls that he and John did not get off to a good start, and neither did he and Marlena. Paul talks about Marlena being his therapist after surgery when he first got to town and she happened to be Will’s Grandmother. Marlena remembers Paul being in a tough spot with his baseball career ending and he was in the process of coming out. They say that’s all in the past. Paul realizes that in two weeks, it will be ten years since he found out John was his dad which he calls one of the best things to ever happen to him.

Kate asks Philip if he thinks Stephanie will keep his secret. Philip admits she’s not his biggest fan. Kate points out that she’s gone along with everything thus far. Philip doubts Stephanie will risk her relationship to cover for them. Kate suggests he go talk to Stephanie instead of speculating. Philip feels there’s no point as he’s sure Alex is already grilling her and she’s told him the truth. Kate urges Philip so he agrees to go talk to Stephanie even if he believes it’s too late. Philip adds that if he does strike out, Kate won’t have to keep this secret from Roman anymore. Kate argues that she hates keeping the secret from Roman but she would do it for him because she loves him. Kate tells Philip to stop with the pessimism and to go out and protect what is rightfully his. They hug as Philip then exits the Pub. Roman approaches Kate, who tells him that she he just missed Philip. Roman says he caught a glimpse of him and notes that Philip looked kind of depressed while Kate looks worried, so he asks what’s going on.

Xander informs Sarah that Philip didn’t deny the affair, so he guesses Stephanie will have no choice but to come clean. Sarah hopes it will just blow over. Xander says maybe if it was just the cheating but not lying to his face for so long and making a fool out of him. Sarah guesses Stephanie had her reasons. Xander guesses Stephanie and Philip had unresolved feelings, noting that they did break up abruptly but he wishes they weren’t going behind Alex’s back because he didn’t deserve that. Xander acknowledges that he and Alex haven’t always gotten along but he did take his side against Philip in court and he took it like a champ when he found out he wasn’t really Victor’s son and graciously stepped aside. Sarah calls Alex a really great guy. Xander brings up how Theresa screwed Alex around and he was finally happy with Stephanie, but to betray him like that, he must be devastated. Sarah then tells Xander that she made a mistake.

Alex questions Stephanie about Sarah knowing about Philip’s scam. Stephanie explains that after her fight with Philip, she ran in to Sarah and told her everything. Alex questions Sarah not telling Xander. Stephanie explains that Kate and Philip convinced her to stay quiet and then Sarah convinced her. Alex calls this crazy, arguing that Philip committed a major crime and everyone wants to keep it quiet. Stephanie tells Alex that now he has to do the same but Alex declares that he cannot do that because his cousin deserves to know the truth. Stephanie tells Alex that he can’t tell Xander any of this. Alex repeats that Xander deserves to know. Stephanie says it’s not that simple. Alex says it is simple for him because it happened to him when he was misled by a phony letter from Victor, so he’s not going to let it happen to his cousin. Stephanie explains that if Xander finds out that Sarah’s been lying to him this whole time, he will never forgive her and their marriage will be over. Alex doesn’t get why Sarah even lied. Stephanie explains that Kate and Philip argued that even though the letter was forged, they believe Victor wanted Philip to run Titan but he couldn’t put it in his will because of Philip’s mental illness, so she didn’t think it was fair to penalize Philip for that. Alex questions Sarah caring more about what’s fair to Philip than her husband. Stephanie calls it best for everyone which Alex questions. Stephanie tells Alex that Sarah was worried that if Xander was alone at the top, all the power would go to his head while having Philip there would keep him in check. Alex argues that Sarah should be able to trust her own husband. Stephanie asks if Alex would trust Xander alone at the top. Stephanie adds there’s also a strong chance that if Xander found out, he would either prosecute Philip or kill him and she didn’t want to be responsible for that. Alex questions her pretending not to know. Stephanie assures that if this directly affected him or their relationship, she would’ve shut it down from the beginning but it doesn’t. Stephanie warns that if Alex tells the truth, it will be world war three in his family and all the success he’s enjoying at Titan will be destroyed along with Xander and Sarah’s marriage.

Xander questions Sarah saying she made a mistake. Sarah responds that she underestimated how much he cares about his family. Xander tells her that she and Victoria are everything to him. Sarah says she meant Alex and Philip since he keeps saying he wants everyone to get along and admits she thought it was all talk, but he’s clearly upset about what’s going on between them so she’s sorry for doubting him. Xander understands because in the past, he was all about himself. Xander says with Victor gone, he doesn’t feel that way anymore and feels responsible to keep the family from falling apart. Xander wonders if he should check on Alex but Sarah feels that he and Stephanie need time to talk. Xander believes they’ve had enough time to talk and he can’t stop imagining himself in Alex’s position. Xander adds that if Alex doesn’t want him there, he’ll leave but he just wants to see how he’s doing. Sarah decides if he’s determined to go, then she’s going with him, so they exit together.

Alex tells Stephanie that he doesn’t want to cause any problems for Xander and Sarah, but he owes it to Xander to tell him the truth. Alex brings up Xander being really cool about everything with him and hiring him back at Titan when he didn’t have to do that. Stephanie understands he’s loyal to Xander but she really thinks they should respect Sarah’s wishes and leave it alone. Philip then arrives and tells Alex that he knows he’s upset but their affair is over. Alex tells him to save it because Stephanie already told him the truth as he calls him a liar and a fraud.

Kate tells Roman that Philip was just having relationship drama. Roman didn’t realize he was seeing anybody. Kate calls it complicated. Roman asks if there’s anything he can do to help. Kate says that’s sweet but he has more important things on his mind like his sister’s health. Roman admits he wanted to fly to California but Kimberly insisted she had more than enough help with Shane and Theresa there. Kate asks about Andrew. Roman reveals that Kimberly said he’s in Europe, helping Steve and Marlena find John.

After Andrew fills Steve in, Steve acknowledges it’s a lot to take in. Andrew says now he can see why it’s such a sensitive matter. Steve calls that an understatement and says before he had the full picture, he thought maybe he and Andrew could run a risky operation of their own but they are going to need reinforcements. Andrew says absolutely not as nobody else can know about this. Steve asks about Paul and Marlena. Andrew says they are civilians and this is too dangerous. Steve argues that Paul worked with Black Patch and worked with Andrew in Hong Kong while Marlena might be tougher than all of them put together. Steve states that Paul is John’s son and Marlena is the love of John’s life, but says it’s Andrew’s call.

Paul admits to Marlena that at first, he wanted nothing to do with John but he wouldn’t give up. Paul flashes back to when John flew out to San Francisco to see him after he left town. Paul feels bad about how he initially treated him. Marlena says he has no need to feel that way since they had a rocky beginning but she recalls Paul risked his life to save John from Orpheus. Paul says he’d do it again in a heartbeat as he means everything to him. Marlena says they share that. Andrew and Steve then arrive at the room and greet them. Marlena tells Andrew that she’s so sorry about Kimberly. Paul asks if they figured out a lead on John. Andrew reveals that he actually has inside information which Paul questions. Andrew admits he’s known for awhile and he’s sorry he couldn’t tell him sooner. Marlena asks what changed. Andrew responds that time is running out. Marlena asks what that means. Steve reveals that someone has been building a nuclear device in Estonia. Andrew adds that Shane won’t say who it is but they are ready to sell to the highest bidder and the ISA is worried about it falling in to the wrong hands. Steve calls it tricky because several governments are involved. Marlena asks how John fits in. Andrew explains that John was the one who found the secret facility where the device was being held and the ISA told him not to infiltrate, but when they lost contact with him, they suspect he went rogue. Paul asks if they know where the facility is. Andrew confirms that he does, so Marlena wants to go but Steve thinks it’s best if she stays behind.

Kate asks Roman if he thinks John is okay. Roman admits he doesn’t know since Shane keeps stonewalling him too. Roman is sure he has his reasons but calls it frustrating. Kate says Marlena must be out of her mind with worry. Roman knows Marlena won’t give up until she finds John and brings him home safe.

Marlena tells Steve that he can’t be serious as she didn’t come all this way to sit on the sidelines. Steve warns that this is a nuclear weapon. Marlena says this is her husband so she’s going. Paul tells Marlena that they know she can do anything but that they need to get in, get John, and get out while having her there might make John worried and distracted which might jeopardize everyone’s safety. Paul says it’s about maximizing their chance of success, so Marlena reluctantly agrees to stay behind and asks them to call the moment they are safe. Marlena tells them to be careful as Paul, Steve, and Andrew then exit together.

Stephanie asks if Philip really thought she’d let Alex believe she was cheating on him. Philip asks if it would really be that bad. Philip tries to explain how Victor couldn’t put him in his will. Alex complains that Philip has a habit of screwing his own family members. Philip says he does feel bad about Xander. Stephanie tells Philip that he’s on his own with this one. Philip admits he kind of likes Xander after getting to know him and argues that Alex said they make a great team. Alex complains that it’s based on a lie while Philip points out that it’s still thriving. Philip reminds Alex they are about to make a major move. Alex doesn’t care. Philip declares that they are this close to making something epic but if Xander finds out, that all goes away. Philip asks Alex to do it for Victor’s legacy and argues that this is so much bigger than them. Philip says it’s about all future generations of their family and asks Alex to do it for them. Xander then knocks on the door and asks if Alex and Stephanie are inside. Philip says not to answer it, but Alex opens the door to see Xander and Sarah. Xander says they came to check on Alex, but if they are in the middle of something, they can come back. Alex tells Xander that he’s glad he came by because it’s about time the truth comes out in the open. Xander didn’t expect to see Philip there. Philip responds that he knows he screwed up, but he hoped he could get Alex to understand. Xander says he’s sort of the head of the family now and asks Alex if there’s anything he can do to smooth things out. Alex thanks him but says after hearing from Stephanie and Philip, he knows exactly what has to be done. Alex hesitates and then claims to Xander that Stephanie admitted to the affair and now she and Philip will never see each other again. Xander asks if that’s it with no broken noses or hearts. Alex responds that they had a heated discussion but the three of them agreed it would be best if they just move on.

Kate tells Roman that she’s so glad he decided to turn in his badge and run the Brady Pub because she doesn’t know if she could put up with the stress of him constantly putting his life at risk. Roman jokes about things getting dicey at the Pub too. Kate says she’s serious as she doesn’t know what she would do if she lost him. Roman assures that she will never lose him. Roman hugs her as Kate says she will hold him to that.

Marlena talks to Belle on the phone and says they got a new lead, so they might be very close to getting her dad back. Marlena promises to let her know as soon as she hears any news. Marlena tells Belle that she loves her and hangs up.

Steve, Andrew, and Paul arrive at the facility and take out all the guards. Paul and Andrew get rid of the final two guards while Steve approaches the main desk and finds a folder that he says looks promising. Steve opens it up and says of course, he should’ve known.

Marlena is shocked by Orpheus appearing in her hotel room!

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Update written by Joseph

Doug III comes out of the shower and back to Holly’s room where he looks at a framed photo of Holly and Tate. Holly then comes back in, so Doug III asks what happened with Maggie. Holly informs him that it turns out Julie did tell Maggie that he stole the necklace and it wasn’t Melinda who told Julie, it was Tate who ratted him out.

Tate calls Johnny and leaves a message, saying he’s so sorry that Amy called off the adoption. Tate hopes there is some way they can fix this and hangs up. JJ then shows up at his door and says he’s there on official police business.

Gabi finishes a call in her office as Melinda arrives and asks if Gabi ran the hit piece on the DiMeras in the Spectator. Gabi remarks that Leo actually did something right for a change. Melinda suggests she curb her enthusiasm. Gabi asks why, feeling EJ will never be able to show his face in public again. Melinda informs Gabi that EJ is not the only DiMera that Leo exposed, he also took down Kristen. Gabi says that’s great while Melinda worries that their CEO is being painted as a psychotic criminal. Melinda warns that DiMera Enterprises and all it’s subsidiaries will be ripe for the picking including Gabi Chic.

At the Kiriakis Mansion, Philip expresses his excitement about Leo’s article on the DiMeras to Xander and talks about how this will quell any doubts that Wei Shin had. Philip notices Xander’s distracted and questions why he’s not excited about this. Xander responds that he has more important things on his mind which Philip questions. Xander says like the secret Philip and Stephanie have been keeping.

Sarah goes to Stephanie’s apartment and tells her they need to talk. Stephanie says maybe later but Sarah says it can’t wait as they have a massive problem. Alex then comes in and asks what kind of problem. Sarah didn’t know Alex was there. Alex responds that he and Stephanie are pretty much inseparable these days and asks if he can help solve this problem.

Philip tells Xander that he can explain. Xander tells him not to bother as he already knows everything. Philip asks how he found out. Xander reveals he heard he and Stephanie in the town square before they saw him. Xander asks how Philip could do this to his own family. Philip says he needs to understand but Xander reveals his belief that Philip and Stephanie are sleeping together behind Alex’s back which surprises Philip.

Holly tells Doug III that she’s sorry while he says she has nothing to be sorry about. Holly says she feels bad for everything he’s going through including Julie throwing him out of the house. Doug III says it’s all on him since he’s the one who broke Julie’s trust and stole from her. Holly argues that Tate had no business telling on him. Doug III hates seeing her upset. Holly complains that her selfish jerk of a boyfriend couldn’t keep his mouth shut.

JJ informs Tate that this is about Alice’s necklace because Julie told him that he told her Doug III stole it. Tate is surprised that Julie went to the police. JJ points out that it’s an expensive diamond necklace. Tate doesn’t see what this has to do with him. JJ tells him that he’s part of the investigation now and will need an official statement. Tate asks if Doug III will be arrested. JJ says that depends on if Julie presses charges and mentions that she threw him out of the house. Tate asks where he is now. JJ says he doesn’t know but he intends to find out. JJ says he just wanted to give Tate a heads up about the statement and he will be in touch to schedule him to come down to the station as he then exits. Tate worries that this is not good.

Gabi asks Melinda if she really thinks there will be blowback on DiMera because of Leo’s article. Melinda informs her that she’s been on the phone all day with people wanting to cut ties and their stocks have taken a nosedive, so the entire company is in freefall. Gabi asks if she can sue somebody. Melinda says she’s trying to keep all DiMera heads on the same page and instructs Gabi to say no comment if a reporter reaches out. Gabi admits she was so busy celebrating EJ’s downfall that she didn’t consider what it could do to the company. Gabi cries that she just got Gabi Chic back and doesn’t want to lose it because of the DiMeras being amoral losers. Melinda reminds her that one of them still signs their checks. JJ arrives and asks if it’s a bad time. Gabi greets him and is thankful he’s there. Melinda takes that as her cue to leave but JJ stops her and says he actually came to see her.

Doug III reminds Holly that he told Tate, so he only knows about it because of him. Holly argues that still doesn’t give him the right to go blabbing to Julie. Doug III points out that he could’ve said something at the Bistro but he panicked and decided not to. Holly complains that JJ probably would’ve arrested him if he did and calls Tate a selfish jerk. Doug III points out that she hasn’t talked to Tate directly so she doesn’t know the whole story. Holly believes Tate wanted to punish him while Doug III suggests maybe Tate did it to protect her because he was worried that he would drag her down with him. Holly tells him not to make excuses for Tate. Holly says she didn’t clear it with Maggie but she’s sure it’s okay if he stays here until he figures out his next move. He thanks her and says he really appreciates it. Holly asks what kind of friend she would be if she let him sleep in the park again. Doug III says he should get dressed and go look for a job. Holly reminds him that his clothes should be out of the dryer now. Doug III says he’ll make sure to sneak out. Holly say she’ll see him later as she’s going to get the full story and then exits.

Alex asks Stephanie and Sarah what the problem is. Sarah claims it’s the hospital fundraiser as Kayla was supposed to come help Stephanie with planning but she got called in to surgery. Alex says he would be happy to help. Sarah says she has the morning free, so she was coming to offer her services which Stephanie says would be great. Alex says he’ll stick around too but Stephanie thinks they are good and reminds Alex that he has to get to the office. Alex says if they don’t need him, he will take off. Alex then exits. Sarah comments on that being close. Stephanie compliments her save and asks what the real problem is. Sarah reveals that Xander thinks Stephanie and Philip are having an affair.

Philip questions Xander thinking he and Stephanie are sleeping together. Xander responds that he knows they are because he heard Stephanie say that Alex would feel totally betrayed if he knew their secret. Xander says he wouldn’t get involved in their personal life but Alex is their cousin and their employee. Xander adds that Sarah told him to stay out of it. Philip questions him talking to Sarah about it. Xander says he needed her help to figure out what to do with the information. Philip asks what he decided. Xander understands he and Stephanie may have unfinished business, but she’s with Alex now. Xander remarks that the three of them are in the middle of a complicated take over attempt and the last thing he needs is for Alex and Philip to come to blows because they are in love with the same woman.

Sophia walks through the town square and runs in to Doug III. He tells her that he applied for the assistant manager position at the Bistro and was told to talk to Ava. Sophia says she’s not in yet but she can take his name and number to her, so he writes it down. Sophia then realizes he is Doug III and introduces herself, adding that she is carrying Tate’s baby.

Holly goes to see Tate, who says he was just about to leave for school. Holly says school can wait and questions why the hell he told Julie that Doug III stole her necklace.

Gabi questions JJ being there to see Melinda. Melinda says if it’s about the necklace, she said everything she had to say about it at the police station. JJ says he got new information that she might like to know and informs her that Doug III admitted to stealing the necklace and the confession was backed up. Melinda asks if it was his mouthy sidekick Holly. JJ asks if she’s saying that Holly knew and didn’t say anything. Melinda guesses it wasn’t her then. Melinda says she has a lot of fires to put out and goes to leave but JJ stops her and says he’s going to need her to hand over the necklace immediately. Melinda responds that she’s afraid she can’t do that.

Stephanie questions Sarah. Sarah explains that Xander overheard her and Philip talking in the town square about a secret that would hurt Alex. Stephanie says she knew he heard more than he let on. Sarah repeats that Xander thinks she’s having an affair with Philip and says she told him to keep his suspicions to himself, but she doesn’t think he’s going to. Stephanie calls it a nightmare. Sarah points out that it’s not as bad as it could be, considering the alternative. Stephanie questions Sarah thinking it’s a good thing that Xander thinks she’s cheating on Alex with his cousin. Sarah clarifies that it’s better than Xander finding out the truth. Stephanie asks who it’s better for and argues that Sarah and Xander have been through worse than this, so their marriage would survive Xander finding out the truth while if Xander tells Alex that she’s cheating on him with Philip, her relationship is over.

Philip swears to Xander that the secret he heard them talking about is not what he thinks. Xander questions if he’s not having sex with Stephanie then, right as Alex walks in.

Sophia tells Doug III that she’s heard a lot about him from Tate, like how he stole a grieving woman’s necklace. Doug III informs her that Tate ratted him out and now Holly is confronting him as they speak.

Tate explains to Holly that he did this for her because he was afraid she would get arrested and it would mess up her whole future. Holly calls that bull and argues that he did it to hurt Doug III because he wanted it to stick it to him ever since he found out they were friends. Tate argues that Doug III is not her friend and is just using her. Holly remarks that he’s been there for her plenty of times when Tate wasn’t. Tate argues that Holly doesn’t even know who Doug III owed money to or what he could be getting her mixed up in when it could be gambling, drugs, or weapons. Holly feels he’s being dramatic and informs Tate that Doug III’s debt is over now. Tate questions how when he doesn’t even have a job. Tate is shocked to realize that Holly paid it for him and complains that this is exactly what he was talking about in regard to Doug III ruining her life. Holly remarks that this isn’t about her but about Tate ratting him out because he was jealous. Tate denies it while Holly complains that Tate called Julie because he was upset that she went to meet Doug III. Tate argues that he called Julie because he was worried about Holly. Holly argues that it goes back to New Year’s Eve when Tate was upset that she and Doug III watched the ball drop together. Tate agrees that his concern for her does go back that far. Tate brings up the first time he met Doug III, he had stitches above his eye and lied about it when he clearly got roughed up by somebody. Tate asks how that wasn’t a huge red flag to stay away from him. Holly compares it to Tate keeping the fact that he called Julie from her and questions him not being honest with her. Tate apologizes. Holly tells Tate that if he would’ve given Doug III a chance to explain, Julie might have forgiven him. Tate suggests that she still could but Holly says she can’t and declares that because of Tate, Julie’s relationship with Doug III is over.

JJ warns Melinda about the consequences of refusing to turn over stolen goods that she’s in possession of. Melinda responds that she is no longer in possession of the necklace. JJ asks what she means and what happened to it.

Stephanie complains to Sarah that her love life has been one trainwreck after another and she’s finally in a relationship where she and Alex are really happy, but it will be over in a heartbeat if he thinks she’s cheating on him with her ex. Sarah doubts it will come to that. Stephanie asks what she’s supposed to do if Xander tells him. Sarah suggests she could just let Alex believe it which shocks Stephanie.

Alex questions what Xander just said. Xander responds that he didn’t hear him come in. Alex says that’s obvious and asks Philip if he’s sleeping with Stephanie. Alex demands somebody say something now. Xander tells Alex that he’s sorry but it’s true as he heard Stephanie and Philip talking yesterday about keeping a secret from him. Alex then grabs Philip and calls him a son of a bitch. Xander separates them while Alex screams at Philip. Xander says this is exactly what he was afraid of and they can’t be at odds with everything they have planned for DiMera. Alex says screw that and storms out of the mansion. Philip questions Xander having to tell him. Xander argues that Alex is family and he wasn’t going to just lie to his face. Xander declares this ends now and that whatever Philip had going on with Stephanie is over because they are this close to the finish line of proving they are worthy of carrying on the Kiriakis legacy, so he’s not going to watch it fall apart because Philip can’t keep it in his pants. Philip tells him not to worry as from now on, he won’t go anywhere near Stephanie.

Stephanie questions the idea of letting her boyfriend believe she’s cheating on him. Sarah asks what else they are supposed to do. Stephanie suggests telling Xander the truth. Sarah admits she thinks about that all the time because she hates lying to him, but points out that the lie is working the way they hoped it would. Stephanie argues that this lie is a different lie that directly affects her and Alex. Sarah encourages her to look at the bigger picture that they have prevented a war between Xander and Philip while they have been acting like real brothers. Stephanie argues that if Alex believes she’s cheating on him, he will quit Titan and break up with her. Stephanie tells Sarah to think about how she’s asking her to hurt Alex when this whole forged letter has nothing to do with her and it only became her problem when she happened to overhear Philip talking about it and Sarah chose not to be honest with her husband. Sarah argues that they didn’t want Xander to murder Philip. Stephanie tells Sarah that she needs to be honest with her husband. Sarah complains that she can’t because the lie has gone on too long. Stephanie declares there is no way she is letting Alex believe that she’s cheating on him with Philip. Sarah tries to convince Stephanie to tell Alex that she and Philip hooked up a couple times but it’s over now and beg for his forgiveness. Sarah tells Stephanie that she and Xander fought so hard to get back together and if he finds out that she knew about Philip’s letter being forged, she will lose him forever.

Melinda tells JJ that she finally realized the necklace was more trouble than it was worth, so she sold it which shocks JJ. JJ questions why she would do that when she knew it belonged to his family. Gabi adds that she knew Julie wanted it back while JJ asks who she sold it to. Melinda responds that she’d rather not say. JJ warns her that she better say. Melinda declares that they’ve already established that he has no cause to arrest her so this conversation is over. Melinda says she has an international conglomerate to save as she exits.

Doug III informs Sophia that Holly went to rip Tate a new one because she’s mad that he didn’t give him the chance to tell Julie himself. Sophia argues that the necklace has been missing for months, so he had plenty of time to come clean. Doug III decides he shouldn’t get in to this with her and thanks her for offering to give Ava his phone number. Sophia points out that this could end up working out well for him. Sophia talks about Holly already being upset with Tate being jealous and now she will be even more pissed which could give him an opening. Doug III remarks that from what he’s heard, Sophia is the one looking for an opening. Sophia questions what he meant by that and asks what a jobless thief thinks he knows about her life. Doug III explains that he heard she and Tate were together but then he dumped her to go back to Holly. Sophia clarifies that she broke up with Tate. Doug III brings up that being after Tate said Holly’s name in bed but even that wasn’t enough to kill Sophia’s feelings for him. Sophia tells Doug III that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Doug III remarks that he saw the look on her face when he told her that Holly went to chew out Tate and that she loved hearing that. Doug III believes that Sophia is hoping Holly breaks up with Tate over this and comes back to her. He accuses Sophia of playing the long game to have her baby daddy all to herself.

Tate questions Holly saying that Julie’s relationship with Doug III is over because of him when he’s not the one who stole the necklace. Holly argues that he made a mistake and was trying to make it right, but Tate took away his chance. Tate asks how he was supposed to know that Doug III was going to grow a conscience. Holly argues that it wasn’t his truth to tell. Tate tells her that he didn’t mention Holly’s name so the police have no idea she knew anything. Holly can’t believe he talked to the police. Tate explains that JJ came by and said he’s going to need to give an official statement. Holly can’t believe him. Tate asks if he was supposed to lie to JJ. Tate understands Holly is angry but he did what he thought was right and he hopes one day she will understand that. Holly then tells Tate that they are done.

Sarah worries to Stephanie about what Xander will do to Philip if he finds out the truth and assures that she will lose him. Sarah asks Stephanie to do it for their daughter if not for her. Alex comes back, so Stephanie asks what he’s doing back so soon. Sarah says she has to go and will see them later as she hurries out. Stephanie asks how Alex got out of work today. Alex then asks Stephanie to tell him that she’s not sleeping with Philip.

Sophia tells Doug III that he’s wrong. He asks if she doesn’t want Tate all to herself. Sophia says there may have been a time when she tried to come between Tate and Holly, but not anymore and she just wants Tate to be happy. Doug III says they are on the same page then because he wants the same for Holly, even if that means she works things out with Tate.

Tate questions Holly breaking up with him over Doug III. Holly says it’s because he deliberately hurt her friend. Tate argues that her friend stole from his own family and somehow he’s the bad guy for telling the truth. Holly says it’s not just about him telling Julie but about his jealousy, Sophia, and the baby he can’t get rid of. Holly stops and says she didn’t mean that last part and she’s just frustrated and overwhelmed. Tate questions her being overwhelmed. Holly says it’s all coming out wrong and she just feels like ever since they got back together, it’s been nothing but drama and everything feels so out of control lately. Holly remarks that when you love someone, it’s not supposed to be like this. Holly tells Tate that she does love him, but she can’t help but think that maybe Leo was right when he told her not to get caught up in the bliss because it could all be over in a second and the next thing she knew, Sophia was pregnant. Tate argues that he committed to her. Holly says that when these huge obstacles keep coming up, they have to accept that maybe the universe is trying to tell them they aren’t meant to be together.

Gabi tells JJ that she’s sorry about Melinda. JJ tells her not to worry about it. Gabi hates that Melinda is stonewalling him like that. JJ insists that Melinda will tell him what she did with the necklace whether she likes it or not.

Sarah goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion where Xander is pacing in the living room. Xander asks where she’s coming from. Sarah says she was at Stephanie’s place and asks if he happens to know why Alex came in, looking like he had just punched someone in the face. Xander responds that it was more choking than punching which Sarah questions. Xander admits that he told Alex about Philip and Stephanie.

Alex demands an answer from Stephanie as to if she’s sleeping with Philip and if that’s the secret Xander overheard them talking about. Stephanie thinks back to Sarah pleading with her to tell Alex that she and Philip hooked up but it’s over now. Stephanie then tells Alex that she and Philip have been keeping a secret, but it’s not what he thinks.

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Tate paces at home and thinks back to telling Julie that Doug III stole the necklace. Tate questions what he was thinking and worries about Holly finding out.

Holly lays in bed upset at home and then sits up to text Doug III, asking what happened when he told Julie the truth.

Maggie goes to the Horton house and brings Julie some lemon bars but Julie says she doesn’t have an appetite. Maggie says she’ll leave them for Doug III but Julie informs her that he won’t be eating them either because he’s gone as she threw him out.

Paulina walks through the park and finds Doug III sleeping on the bench, so she leaves a bag from the bakery and walks on.

Johnny sits in the living room at Paulina’s, thinking back to confronting EJ about raping Sami. Johnny gets up and looks at a knife on the table as EJ then arrives, knocking on the door and asking him to open up.

Maggie questions Julie throwing Doug III out of the house. Julie reminds Maggie about Alice’s diamond necklace from the time capsule that vanished so mysteriously on the day of Doug’s memorial. Maggie asks what she’s saying. Julie then reveals that Doug III is the one who stole it.

Doug III is woken up by receiving Holly’s text, so he calls her. Holly asks what happened with Julie after he told her the truth. Doug III confirms that he did and she felt very hurt and betrayed, so she threw him out of the house which he totally deserved. Holly says she’s so sorry as she thought maybe Julie would give him another chance since he owned up to it. Doug III reveals that he actually wasn’t the one to tell her. Holly doesn’t understand. Doug III says that when he got there, Julie already knew. Holly questions who told her.

Sophia goes to see Tate. Tate is surprised she’s not sleeping in. Sophia hopes today is the day her mom finally approves of Johnny and Chanel for the adoption. Sophia thinks Paulina was pretty persuasive. Tate asks what the issue is. Sophia responds there is none anymore and she wants to ask them a few questions to get a better sense of who they are, but if everything goes according to plan, Johnny and Chanel will be their baby’s parents.

Chanel meets Paulina in the town square and thanks her for being there for them today and for letting her and Johnny stay with her and Abe last night. Paulina says they are always welcome in their home and her heart goes out to Johnny because she can’t imagine him finding out how he was born. Chanel agrees that it’s pretty horrifying and wishes there was something she could do or say to help. Chanel adds that EJ said he wasn’t totally sorry about raping Sami because if he hadn’t, Johnny wouldn’t exist. Paulina calls EJ sick. Chanel says that Johnny is worried about Amy finding out somehow. Paulina encourages that whatever happened all those years ago is none of Amy’s business. Paulina talks about the sins of the father and tells Chanel to rest easy because there is no reason for Amy to ever find out about what EJ did to Johnny’s mother.

EJ continues asking for Johnny to open the door so he can talk to him. Johnny answers the door and asks what the hell he wants. EJ responds that he wants him to come home.

Tate tells Sophia that he’s just really glad that her mom is on board with Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby. Sophia feels he doesn’t seem that glad. Tate assures it’s what he wanted, but has something else on his mind. Sophia guesses it’s about Holly and asks what she did this time. Tate says it’s not really what Holly did, but what he did.

Doug III tells Holly that Julie didn’t say who told her, but he guesses it was Melinda. Holly reminds him that Melinda didn’t say anything to the cops. Doug III suggests maybe JJ got it out of her. Holly questions where he slept last night if Julie kicked him out of the house. Doug III informs her that he camped out in the park. Holly asks if he’s insane since there was a thunderstorm last night and questions why he didn’t call her. Doug III says it’s fine. Holly tells him to come over to her house right now and they’ll figure it out when he gets there as they then hang up.

Maggie can’t believe Doug III stole the necklace and questions why he would do that. Julie responds that she has no idea but he said he was desperate and stupid. Julie says it doesn’t matter because what’s done is done and he’s a thief, so she couldn’t bear to hear excuses. Maggie says she’s so sorry. Julie talks about thinking he was family and bringing him in to the family home. Julie thought when Doug III first appeared, it was her miracle and that he would be there for her. Julie says he seemed nice but now her heart is breaking all over again.

Chanel talks to Paulina about feeling like she’s about to fail a big exam. Paulina knows how important this is and she truly believes it’s going to work out. Chanel remains worried about Johnny as he’s never been like this before, so she hopes he can keep himself together and that he doesn’t let Amy sense something is off. Paulina encourages that the adoption means everything to them, so he will pull himself together. Chanel prays for nothing to screw this up. Amy then arrives in the town square and asks if there’s a particular reason that Chanel is worried.

Johnny tells EJ that he doesn’t have a home. EJ argues that the DiMera Mansion is his home. Johnny disagrees and says that it was, but now it’s just some big, gaudy house built on a foundation of lies. EJ tells him that one day, that house will belong to him. Johnny responds that he doesn’t want it or anything from EJ or Stefano. Johnny can’t believe that Stefano wanted EJ to impregnate a Brady so he went ahead and raped Sami. EJ argues that it wasn’t that simple. Johnny calls it straightforward to him and says EJ got a son out of it. EJ is thankful he’s here but Johnny says he wishes he wasn’t. EJ argues that Johnny is a loving person. Johnny tells EJ to shut up because all he does is lie. Johnny says he doesn’t want to live with him and he wants nothing to do with him. EJ asks him to hear him out. Johnny tells him again to shut up and says not to call him “son”. EJ asks Johnny to let him say a few things and then he promises to leave. EJ sits down and states that Sami is a wonderful woman and it may have taken awhile, but she knew he loved her with all his heart, so he eventually got through to her. EJ admits he tried to excuse what he did when it was inexcusable, but he did try to make her understand that he sometimes behaved in ways he felt he had no control of. EJ admits that he was a deeply flawed person who behaved reprehensibly and shamefully at times, but his heart was sometimes in the right place like right now as he feels so much love for Johnny. EJ states that Sami at the time saw the best in him and eventually forgave him, so he asks if Johnny thinks he could too, in time.

Doug III joins Holly in her room. Holly points out that his clothes are soaking wet and tells him to give her his clothes so she can put them in the dryer while he goes to take a shower. Doug III then removes his jacket and shirt.

Julie complains to Maggie about he she accused her own brother of stealing the necklace when Doug III sat there the whole time. Maggie understands the necklace represented her family. Julie talks about it belonging to Alice. Maggie asks how Julie found out. Julie explains that last night, she went out to dinner at the Bistro and there was Melinda Trask, wearing the necklace. Julie says she confronted Melinda but she denied it while Doug III just stood there. Maggie assumes the police ultimately put it all together. Julie says they didn’t but now JJ is doing everything in his power to get the necklace back from Melinda. Maggie asks how she found out then. Julie reveals that she got a phone call from Tate.

Sophia asks Tate why Doug III stole the necklace. Tate guesses he owed some people money and was in a bad way, so he saw the easy way out and confided in Holly. Tate adds that Holly told him and he promised not to tell anyone, but last night, he broke that promise and told Julie that Doug III was the thief.

Amy questions why Chanel is so worried that something might screw this up. Chanel says there’s no reason in particular but she’s jut nervous because it would mean the world to her and Johnny if Amy gives them her blessing to adopt Sophia and Tate’s baby. Paulina, Chanel, and Amy grab a table while Paulina says she will order them tea. Amy asks if Johnny is coming. Chanel says he’ll be there any minute. Amy informs them that she’s given it a lot of thought, consulted her lawyer and husband and prayed on it. Amy then announces they have decided they would be comfortable with Johnny and Chanel adopting the baby which thrills Paulina and Chanel. Paulina excitedly proclaims that Chanel is going to be a mother. Amy adds that her lawyer did have some questions for her to ask first, but when she reaches in to her purse and opens up her tablet, she sees an article in the Spectator titled “DiMeras in Disarray” with EJ on the cover.

Johnny tells EJ that there is no way in hell that he could ever forgive him. Johnny states that everything he knew was a lie, so he’s been wondering what’s true, and he realized that what’s true is that everything EJ touches dies. Johnny complains about the destruction EJ leaves and the women that come and go from his life. Johnny tells EJ there is nothing for them to work out because what he did was unforgivable. Johnny tells EJ to just go so EJ says he will if that’s what he wants. Johnny looks back at the knife on the table and tells EJ that before he goes, there is one more thing.

Maggie questions Julie as to how Tate knew. Julie says he didn’t give any details, just that Doug III admitted to it. Maggie can’t believe this happened and says it’s the last thing Julie needs. Maggie asks if it would help if she stayed but Julie says she’ll be fine and that Thomas and Charlotte will be back soon from school and they always cheer her up. Julie just wishes she could stop worrying about Doug III, where he slept last night and if he’s okay. Maggie says that’s because Julie is a good person and despite the terrible thing he did, Doug III is still family. Maggie brings up Doug III and Holly becoming quite close, so she wonders how much Holly knows about this.

Holly tells Doug III to go take a shower while she will talk to Maggie to make sure he can stay here for awhile. Doug III argues that she can’t do that since Maggie is friends with Julie and won’t want him here. Doug III brings up Tate and doesn’t think he’ll want him camping out in his girlfriend’s bedroom. Holly tells him to let her worry about Tate.

Tate tells Sophia that he doesn’t know what he was thinking but admits he was bothered by how much time Holly was spending with Doug III and even more bothered when he found out that Melinda knew Holly was covering for him, so he was freaked out that Holly could go down as an accomplice all because Doug III stole from Julie of all people. Tate says without even thinking, he was dialing Julie’s number and thought he would drop a couple hints to guide her to the truth, but before he knew it, the words were just pouring it out of him. Tate says he rationalized it by telling himself he was doing it to protect Holly but that’s not the whole reason he did it. Sophia understands he wanted to punish Doug III which Tate admits, but he ended up punishing himself because sooner or later, Holly is going to find out that he told Julie and she will never forgive him.

Johnny tells EJ that he will send for he and Chanel’s things because he wants nothing more to do with him. Johnny declares that EJ is dead to him.

Amy questions if Chanel and Paulina knew about this. They claim not to, so Amy reads the article to them about EJ being implicated in crimes and recently seems to have escaped the law once again after Rachel Blake disappeared. Paulina argues that those charges are alleged, not proven. Amy brings up that Chad is EJ’s brother and the editor of the Spectator so he’s willing to put this out there. Amy continues reading about how EJ stands out as ruthless. Amy worries about her grandchild being raised in a house of felons. Chanel assures that it won’t be and that she and Johnny already moved out. Amy questions if they moved out because they believe the allegations in the article are true. Amy worries that EJ would wield significant power over her grandchild’s life regardless of where they live. Amy thinks this article is the sign from God that she’s been seeking as she then declares that this adoption will not happen. Amy tells Chanel that she’s sorry and walks away, leaving Chanel and Paulina in tears.

Doug III appreciates what Holly is trying to do for him. Holly promises she won’t get in trouble for him staying there because Maggie is the kindest person. Holly tells him to go shower while she talks to her and then asks him to hand over his pants.

Maggie goes home to the Kiriakis Mansion, finishing a call with Nicole. Maggie tells her they are sending things for baby Jude and says that Holly is fine but she will have her call her later as they hang up. Holly then comes in and tells Maggie that she needs to talk to her about something. Maggie says she has to talk to her too and informs her that Julie told her that Doug III stole Alice’s necklace, but something tells her that isn’t news to her. Maggie calls this a very serious matter and asks Holly to be completely honest as she asks if she’s been covering for Doug III all this time.

Sophia encourages that maybe Holly won’t find out that Tate is the one who ratted out Doug III. Tate complains that everyone finds out everything in Salem. Sophia suggests maybe she’ll understand why he did it. Tate responds that he doesn’t even know why he did it. Amy then shows up at the door, surprising them. Amy decides it’s best to speak to both of them at the same time. Sophia asks how it went with Johnny and Chanel. Amy says not as she hoped which Sophia questions. Amy says she wanted this adoption to work out but it’s become clear that it’s not in the best interest in the child. Sophia asks why not, so Amy shows her the Spectator article about EJ.

Paulina tells Chanel that she’s so sorry. Chanel can’t believe this is happening when they were so close. Johnny arrives and apologizes for being late, but asks if Amy didn’t show. Chanel informs him that she came and left which Johnny questions. Chanel reveals that Amy called off the adoption. Johnny asks what happened, so Paulina informs him that his father happened.

Doug III comes out of the shower and back to Holly’s room where he looks at a framed photo of Holly and Tate.

Holly tells Maggie that she knows how much the necklace means to Julie, so she wouldn’t have covered for Doug III if she wasn’t sure that he was going to tell her the truth, but he wanted to get it back first. Maggie points out that he didn’t. Holly explains that he wanted to work out a plan with Melinda but she refused. Holly guesses Melinda had to go tell Julie the truth but Maggie reveals that Julie found out from Tate, which shocks Holly.

Sophia asks what Amy is saying. Amy declares that they are either going to have to find a suitable couple to adopt or Sophia and Tate will have to raise the baby, themselves.

EJ goes home to the DiMera Mansion, leaving a message for Chad to call him back immediately. EJ hangs up and complains about Leo and Chad. Paulina arrives and declares that it’s EJ that is betraying people. Paulina tells EJ that he’s destroyed Johnny and Chanel. EJ asks what the hell she is talking about. Paulina brings up the sins of the father and informs him that the adoption fell through because of EJ and his litany of crimes, so they are beyond devastated. Paulina complains that they have been through enough. EJ tells her to tell him what he can do. Paulina says he’s done enough and she just came to warn him that no one messes with her baby and gets away with it.

Johnny and Chanel go back to Paulina’s. Chanel complains that they were so close to having it all. Johnny declares he won’t let EJ get away with this. Chanel asks what he means. Johnny says EJ is the reason that Amy wouldn’t approve their adoption. Johnny calls EJ ruthless and evil. Johnny states that if not for EJ, Amy would’ve said yes and they would be parents now. Chanel says that EJ is a factor and that’s not going to change. Johnny looks over again at the knife on the table and says they will see about that.

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Holly meets Doug III in the park. He tells Holly that he just talked to Julie and it turns out that Melinda didn’t mention their names to the cops. Holly is relieved and asks if they are in the clear. Doug III says he’s not sure about that since Julie also said she won’t rest until she finds out who took the necklace. Doug III declares that Melinda didn’t say anything, but he’s starting to think maybe he should tell Julie that he’s the one who took the necklace.

Tate declares that he’s sorry but this is for Holly’s own good as he calls Julie. Tate tells Julie that he heard about her Grandmother’s missing necklace and he has some information about who took it. Julie asks what kind of information. Tate reveals that he know who stole it.

Brady walks through the town square and gets a call from Marlena, who informs him that she and Steve have made it to Estonia so with any luck, he’ll be seeing his father very soon.

Melinda goes to the DiMera Mansion where Kristen is pacing in the living room. Melinda offers to take her mother’s signed immunity agreement but Kristen says she’s afraid there’s going to be a problem because her mother never signed the agreement. Melinda asks why the hell not.

EJ is outside the Brady Pub, on the phone with Rita to thank her for arranging Rachel Blake’s “travel arrangements”. EJ tells Rita not to concern herself with Kristen because she has no idea. EJ thinks Rita deserves a bonus for helping him dispatch Rachel Blake and Arnold. EJ declares that thanks to Rita, any person who could have caused him trouble has been taken care of. Ava then approaches him.

Melinda questions Kristen saying her mother is gone. Kristen complains that Rachel Blake didn’t have a cell phone and that EJ is the snake that made her disappear in the first place.

Ava tells EJ that she would love to be the one to put him behind bars for his role in her kidnapping, they both know that’s not going to happen. EJ comments on justice for the crime being likely to elude her. Ava thinks back to Melinda giving her a gun and tells EJ not necessarily.

Holly asks Doug III why he would tell Julie now when it sounds like he’s in the clear. Doug III talks about how determined Julie is to prove the necklace was stolen. Holly feels that doesn’t mean she’s going to find out it was him. Doug III worries that the clock is ticking and if Julie is going to find out, it has to come from him before someone else gets to her first…

Julie tells Tate that it’s kind of him to reach out but Melinda Trask has already denied the allegations about her stealing the necklace as she said she bought it legally and the police are not going to arrest her. Tate clarifies that she’s not who he is talking about as Melinda is not lying when she said she didn’t steal it, someone else did, so Julie asks who did. Tate then informs Julie that it was Doug Williams.

Holly asks Doug III to wait until he gets the necklace back, so she might go easy on him then. He doesn’t see how he can get it back, feeling he’s out of options and time. He says this is his fault, so he will take the fall for it alone and promises not to mention her. Holly says she’s more worried about him and Julie since she really cares about him and this could really hurt her. Doug III thinks it could hurt her more to hear it from someone else and feels he owes her this much. Holly tells him that he’s very brave if he goes through with this. He says he’s just trying to make things right. Holly feels there’s a chance Julie might be impressed by his honesty. Doug III declares either way, this is what he has to do and thanks Holly for her help with everything. Holly wishes him luck as they hug.

Julie questions Tate telling her that Doug’s own grandson stole the necklace. Tate confirms that’s exactly what he’s saying. Julie refuses to believe it and doesn’t understand how he could say that. Tate is sorry as he doesn’t want to upset her but thinks she should know the truth and the truth is that Doug Williams stole the necklace. Julie asks how he knows that. Tate responds that Doug III told him that he did. Tate says he has to go and he’s really sorry about this as he hangs up.

Marlena tells Brady that they are in the city where the ISA last stationed John but he could be anywhere at all. Brady encourages her to get some rest. Marlena says it’s early there and Steve has already gone out to follow some leads. Brady tells her to keep him posted and says they will find John. Brady tells Marlena that he loves her as they hang up. Steve then comes to Marlena’s door, so she asks if he had any luck.

Melinda questions how EJ got rid of Kristen’s mother and why. Kristen explains that she apparently let it slip to EJ that she was getting an immunity deal t take him down. Kristen blames herself for thinking she could just tell her to stay in her room instead of taking her out of the house. Kristen complains that now they don’t have anyone to testify against EJ.

EJ tells Ava that he admires her determination, but they both know why that’s not going to happen. EJ warns Ava that if she spills on him, Rachel will be taken away from Brady and Kristen while all the blame would go to Ava. EJ adds that he has it on very good authority that Rachel Blake has been removed from the equation which Ava questions. EJ says she won’t be stepping foot in Salem for quite awhile. Ava is glad she won’t have to worry about Rachel Blake breaking in to her room with a kitchen knife. EJ asks if that’s a thank you. Ava knows he did it to save his own skin. Ava warns that EJ might feel safe now and she might not be able to testify against him, but that doesn’t mean she can’t get justice in other ways. EJ questions her sounding very confident. Brady then interrupts and says he was just coming to see Ava. Brady questions what’s going on here. EJ says their business is concluded and walks away. Brady asks Ava what that was all about. Ava says that EJ was just gloating because he knows she can’t touch him regarding his part in her kidnapping, unless she wants Rachel’s parents taken away from her. Brady repeats that he’s sorry that she had to deal with any of this. Ava says it is what is. Brady asks if they can go upstairs and talk, but Ava doesn’t think there’s anything left to talk about.

Melinda questions Kristen having no clue where Rachel Blake is now. Kristen confirms that EJ is stonewalling her and nothing gives him more pleasure than having the upper hand. Kristen complains that she just got her mother back and EJ takes her away from her. Kristen declares there is no way in hell that he’s going to get away with this. Melinda admits it’s malicious even for EJ, but he does have the upper hand now, so she can’t see how they can take it back. Kristen responds that there might be a way to force EJ’s hand.

Marlena asks Steve if there’s any word on John. Steve says not yet, but he doesn’t want her to worry as he has contacts that will put him in touch with some of the locals that John worked with before he went missing. Steve says they could hear from them tomorrow and suggests they rest up today, then hit the ground running in the morning. Marlena says that’s exactly what Brady said, but she came all this way to find her husband and she will not leave until she finds him. Steve hugs her and says he knows.

Holly returns to Tate which surprises him. Tate asks if something happened with Doug III and if she’s okay. Holly responds that she’s more than fine now that she’s no longer in danger to being an accomplice to the whole necklace situation. Tate asks how she can be sure. Holly informs him that Doug III promised to keep her name out of it when he finally confesses to Julie today.

Julie sits with a framed photo of her and Doug, questioning how this could have happened. Doug III then comes in and asks if something is wrong. Julie responds that something is very wrong. He asks if it’s about the necklace. Julie confirms that it is and reminds him of how upset she was when they walked in and saw Melinda wearing the necklace. Julie says it reminded her of the day they buried Doug because that day, someone came in to the house and stole the necklace. Julie explains it being a family treasure and how Alice was the matriarch of the whole Horton family, but somebody decided to turn the necklace in to money. Julie doesn’t understand how somebody could do something like that. Julie then says maybe Doug III knows. He asks what she means. Julie then reveals that she knows he stole the necklace.

Tate questions Holly telling him that Doug III is confessing to Julie today when he thought he was going to wait until he got the necklace back. Holly guesses he changed his mind since he knew Julie was going to find out one way or another, so he figured it would be best coming from him. Tate tells Holly there’s something she should know.

Julie repeats to Doug III that she knows he stole the necklace. He asks how. She asks if it matters and if he’s going to deny it. Doug III then admits that it was him that took the necklace and says he was coming here to tell her now. Julie argues that it had been missing for months and he’d been living in the house for months. Julie mocks it being a coincidence that he was coming to confess on the night she found out. Julie questions believing him after all the lies he told her. Julie says when he first showed up, everyone in the family was suspicious of him but not her. Julie adds that she accused her own brother of taking the necklace while Doug III stood there and said nothing. Julie accuses him of taking advantage of her in the darkest hour of her life while she was at Doug’s grave site. Julie screams at Doug III to stop lying to her and orders him to pack his things and get out of her house.

Steve ordered room service but Marlena isn’t sure she has an appetite. Steve encourages Marlena to keep up her strength, noting that he would catch hell from John if she got sick on his watch. Marlena says they wouldn’t want that. Marlena sits down and talks about all the times she and John have been in danger or trouble, somehow they knew what the other was feeling and they knew they would always find their way back to each other no matter what.

Brady asks Ava if this is about Kristen’s mother coming after her again. Ava says it’s not and that EJ said she doesn’t need to worry about Rachel Blake ever again because according to him, she has been removed from the equation. Brady notes that Kristen won’t be happy about that but says it’s good for them since Ava doesn’t have to worry about her getting in their way. Ava points out that she would still have to worry about his daughter. Ava is certain their relationship won’t survive the blast when Kristen goes on the warpath. Brady says he can talk to Rachel and Kristen, but he’s tired of people interfering in their relationship. Ava feels no matter how hard they try, something is always coming between them and she can’t do it anymore. Ava tells Brady that she thinks they should stop seeing each other.

Melinda tells Kristen that she can’t be serious about taking it that far. Kristen feels she doesn’t have a choice. EJ returns home and asks a choice about what. Kristen says they were just talking about him as she was just telling Melinda how he managed to kidnap her mother and now he’s going to give her back to her. EJ asks why he would do that. Kristen responds that she will make EJ the new CEO of DiMera Enterprises. Kristen explains that she’s willing to step down and recommend him as her replacement. EJ asks what makes her think the board would listen. Kristen says she can be very persuasive. EJ doesn’t buy it as she would never give up that job when being CEO means everything to her. Kristen says it doesn’t mean as much as her mother. EJ argues that she lived without her for years while Kristen argues that she thought she was dead. Kristen asks why EJ is hesitating when this is his ideal scenario as he wins and she loses while it will only cost him giving her mother back safe and sound. Kristen feels it’s a small price to pay for a huge victory. Kristen asks EJ if they have a deal.

Brady asks if Ava really has her mind made up. Ava confirms she has and she knows it’s not great timing when he has so much going on with Tate and John missing. Ava says she’s so sorry about all of that but she has to protect herself. Brady argues that she just said Kristen’s mom won’t be an issue. Ava clarifies that she meant protecting her heart from him which Brady questions. Ava tells Brady that she really likes him but she has a sinking feeling that no matter how hard they try, it’s going to end badly and she can’t afford to have fallen for him more than she already has.

Steve begins eating the breakfast and points out Marlena hardly taking a bite. Marlena brings up all the times she and John saved each other over the years. Marlena recalls when Megan held her captive and everyone thought she was dead until John and Steve found her on the Greek island. Steve says they didn’t track her down as they technically didn’t know she was there. Marlena encourages that Steve and Kayla do this all the time and sense what’s going on with the other person. Steve calls that their love. Marlena brings up Hattie having her committed to Bayview where John was in the room right next to her, so they found their way back to each other. Steve promises to do everything he can to make sure Marlena and John are together again.

Tate wants Holly to know that he was not out to get Doug III and he was just worried about Holly getting dragged in to all of this. Holly assures that he doesn’t have to worry about that anymore since Doug III promised to keep her name out of it. Holly says she helped Doug III out in a bad time and now he’s going to look out for her. Holly insists that Doug III really is a good guy and she hopes Julie can see that too.

Julie tells Doug III again to get out of her house. He tries to explain but she yells that she will call JJ to have the police escort him out, so Doug III then agrees to leave and heads upstairs to pack.

After Steve leaves, Marlena remains alone in her room and thinks back to when she and John reunited in Bayview. Marlena declares that she’s now reaching out to John and pleads for him to reach out to her.

Ava tells Brady that it’s getting late so Brady tells her that he’ll let her head back inside. Ava adds that she doesn’t regret a second of their time together and hopes he doesn’t either as she kisses him on the cheek and then goes on in to the Pub.

Holly tells Tate that she should get home, so they can finish their movie another night. Holly knows it’s a really tough time with Sophia’s pregnancy, Kimberly being sick, and John missing. Holly assures that she’s there for him and she loves him. Tate says he loves her too as they hug.

Doug III returns to the living room with his bag packed and tells Julie that he knows it was an unforgivable thing to do to steal the necklace, but he was desperate and stupid, so he made a terrible mistake. He adds that there’s no excuse for what he did and that he should’ve told her after she took him in. Doug III admits he was just scared and says he really is sorry as he calls getting to know her the happiest time of his life. He understands if she never wants to see him again. Julie ignores him the whole time, so he exits the house as Julie then breaks down crying.

EJ admits CEO is a very tempting offer, but he must decline which Kristen questions. EJ doesn’t trust her not to pull some trick to deny him the position. Kristen argues that she wouldn’t take a risk with her mother on the line. EJ complains that Rachel Blake would be free to blab about his illegal escapades. EJ declares that her silence is far too valuable for him to even consider letting her step foot in Salem. EJ decides they have nothing left to say to each other. EJ exits as Kristen shouts that this isn’t over as she will get her mother back and make him pay.

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Tate and Holly watch a movie together and they end up kissing. Holly decides to pause the movie as they continue kissing.

Gabi walks through the town square when she gets a text from JJ, asking if she’s up for a candlelight dinner.

At the police station, Julie informs JJ that she finished the paper work for the police report and tells JJ that he can now go arrest Melinda Trask.

At the Bistro, Doug III wishes Melinda would just let him buy the necklace back from her and questions why she’d want to keep it after Julie saw it. Melinda argues that she’s done nothing wrong and repeats that if the police question her, she will have no choice but to point them in the direction of the actual thief. Leo arrives and greets them. Leo then spots the necklace on Melinda and questions her being the one who bought it. Melinda asks what Leo knows about it.

Chad goes to Cat’s apartment and knocks on the door, but hears her scream inside. Chad bursts in as he thought she was being attacked, but she was mad about the baseball game that she was watching. Cat explains that she takes the Royals very seriously. Chad complains that she was going to give him a heart attack but he came to talk about the fundraiser. Cat asks what’s going on. Chad informs her that they might have a problem.

Gabi goes home where a candlelight dinner is set up and she comments on JJ doing all of this. Javi comes in and asks about it, so Gabi tells him about the message she got from JJ but she doesn’t know how he got in to set it up. Javi says he hasn’t seen him but assures that he and Leo will make themselves scarce. Gabi thanks him as Javi says it’s the least he could do, apologizing for how he ambushed her with Leo moving in. Gabi apologizes too for the hard time she gave him over it. Gabi says given Leo’s history, she hopes he doesn’t break Javi’s heart. Javi assures that is not going to happen. Gabi asks if he’s sure about that because with Leo, there always seems to be a stupid scheme that he’s involved in.

Melinda remarks that she’s not surprised that Leo is mixed up in all of this and asks if he helped Doug III steal the necklace. Doug III tells Leo that Melinda knows everything. Leo explains that he was just the middle man as Doug III was going through a tough time, but Melinda purchased stolen goods. Melinda argues that she didn’t know it was stolen and she’s sick of being called a criminal. Leo suggests she sell it back to Doug III, so they can put it all behind them and return the necklace to it’s rightful owner.

JJ tells Julie that filing the police report was an important first step, but they have to find proof that it is the stolen necklace. Julie argues that she recognized it immediately. JJ says she only saw it for a brief time while before that, the last time the necklace was seen was sixty years ago. Julie brings up all the other people that were there when they opened the time capsule including Ciara, Lucas, Shawn, Hope, and her brother Steve, who can all confirm it was Alice’s necklace. JJ says if they are able to do that, it will definitely help the case. Julie decides to text them the picture that she took of Melinda wearing the necklace and declares then they can nail that thief.

Leo and Doug III tell Melinda that he will give her back what she paid for the necklace. Melinda complains that Doug III already tried this with Holly but it would be paid back in installments over years, so she refuses to sell the necklace back to him.

Holly comments that it’s been a long time since she and Tate have just been able to be together. Tate blames himself for being a jealous jerk about Doug III. Holly admits she wasn’t happy about the adoption falling through and threw a tantrum. Tate calls it great news that the adoption might be back on. Tate adds that he had some other great news as he informs Holly that no one is going to be home for hours so he asks if she wants to take this to his bedroom. Holly says she would love to but she’s dying of thirst, so Tate goes to get them more drinks.

Doug III thanks Leo but says he’s wasting time since Melinda won’t listen to reason and Julie is filing a police report as they speak. Leo argues that Melinda handing the necklace over would solve everyone’s problems. Melinda argues that it would solve Doug’s problems but not her problems as she would lose the money she paid for it and the necklace. Leo asks that Melinda keep Doug III’s name out of it if the police do question her. Melinda questions why she would do Leo a favor and why he’s so protective of Doug III. Leo responds that he is his friend and he’s not a bad kid, he just got caught up in something he shouldn’t have and got in over his head, like they all have. Leo argues that Melinda could get herself out of this without implicating Doug III and warns that it would be better for her if she did. Melinda asks if he’s threatening her. Leo responds that he might write an expose on a former district attorney wearing stolen merchandise. Melinda points out that it’s stolen merchandise that Leo helped fence so he’d be implicated as well and warns him to think twice about writing that article.

Javi tells Gabi that he’s heard all about Leo’s past and Gabi’s concerns, but he wants to assure her that their eyes are wide open. Javi adds that he’s not perfect either but he can’t help how he feels. Gabi says she heard Javi loves him but didn’t hear Leo say he loves him back. Javi confirms that Leo did say it after she left and that means a lot. Gabi remarks that Leo has a stone where his heart should be. Javi jokes that he’s heard the same said about her but he knows she’s soft. Javi asks Gabi to cut Leo some slack for him in hopes that he may have finally found true love. Gabi says she may never be a fan of Leo, but Javi is her cousin and she loves and supports him as they hug.

JJ tells Julie that she’s welcome to stay at the police station but if she wants to go home and relax, she can just let him know when someone responds to her text. Julie responds that she’ll relax when Melinda is in custody. Julie then gets a text back from Jennifer, saying she’s not positive but it sure looks like Alice’s necklace. Julie feels that should be enough to bring Melinda in for questioning. JJ agrees to give her a call.

Doug III appreciates what Leo is trying to do for him but he’s sure Leo has places to be, so he’ll figure this out. Leo knows Melinda doesn’t owe him a favor or think very highly of him, but insists that Doug III is a good guy who made a stupid mistake and is just trying to make things right. Leo asks Melinda to think about what he said as he goes to get his takeout. Melinda asks Doug III if he has anything else or if she can go on with her evening. Doug III points out that the police haven’t reached out yet. Melinda then gets a call from JJ and says she’ll come down right away as she just wants to get this over with.

Chad informs Cat the the entertainment for the hospital fundraiser flaked out at the last minute so he called every musician and magician but he’s been turned down. Cat says it’s fine as she’s got them covered. Chad asks how. Cat jokes about him not trusting her and explains that she knows a booker and will text her now. Chad decides if she’s got it, he’ll take off then. Cat stops him and says she cooked a lot of hot dogs while Felicity bailed on her to study, so she asks Chad to take a hot dog or two for the road. Chad questions her going all out for a spring training game. Cat explains that it was a family tradition but she hadn’t watched a game since before her parents’ accident. Cat apologizes for turning it in to her pity party. Chad understands that she spent years recovering and then Clyde took even more years from her life. Chad still doesn’t understand why Clyde picked her. Cat says she doesn’t know as she had never heard of Clyde but guesses he knew them. Chad wishes he and Clyde never crossed paths. Cat thinks he meant them and says she doesn’t blame him.

Holly pulls out her phone as Tate returns with waters for them. Holly then gets a text from Doug III, wanting her to call him. Tate tells her to ignore it but Holly points out that he says it’s an emergency.

Gabi wonders what’s keeping JJ. Javi guesses he’s stuck in traffic but that will give him time to text Leo not to come home. Leo then comes home with takeout from the Bistro. Javi tells Leo that JJ set up a candlelight dinner for he and Gabi so they can have their takeout somewhere else, but Leo reveals that he set up the table for them.

Melinda goes to the police station and tells JJ that he has absolutely nothing on her. Julie argues that they have the police report and the photo she took of her which she sent to Jennifer, who said it was Alice’s necklace. Melinda mocks that being evidence and asks if they are done here. JJ says Melinda may not have broken in to Julie’s house but asks if she has any knowledge of who did take Julie’s necklace.

Chad tells Cat that he wasn’t talking about them and he thinks it’s amazing that they can be civil and work together. Cat gets a text back from her friend and informs Chad that they got a band which excites them. Cat tells Chad that she will get his hot dogs for the road and mentions how her brother Aaron usually has half of them. Chad asks how Aaron is doing in Vancouver. Cat admits things aren’t progressing with their mom like they hoped as Aaron planned to go to college in the summer, but says they will figure it out. Chad tells her to let him know if there’s anything he can do to help. Cat thanks him and wishes there was.

Melinda repeats that she has no direct knowledge regarding the theft of the necklace as she bought it in a legal transaction, so he has no cause to hold her. Melinda then walks out of the police station. Julie asks JJ if Melinda can just walk out like that. JJ says Melinda is a lawyer so she knows her stuff and he has to go by the book. JJ promises Julie that this is not over. Julie says not by a long shot.

Leo explains to Javi that he wanted to show him his appreciation for letting him move in. Gabi questions him not showing her appreciation. Leo mocks Gabi for not making him feel wanted but acknowledges he was being a jerk. Leo states that he’s grateful to be here, keep a very low profile, and not do anything to upset them. Gabi gets a call from JJ, who asks if she got his text. Gabi confirms that she did but then she got a work call. Gabi tells JJ that she’s free and would love to get out of the house, so she agrees to meet JJ at the Bistro. Javi tells Gabi to enjoy her date. Leo thanks Gabi and apologizes for his sarcasm. Gabi then exits. Leo promises Javi that he will try harder with Gabi. Javi thinks she will eventually come around as she’s just protective of him. Leo vows to prove to Gabi that what they have is real and all he wants is for Javi to be happy and feel loved. Javi says the same as they kiss. They talk about the candlelight dinner. Javi can’t believe Leo did all this for him as they kiss again.

Holly tells Tate that she’s sorry. Tate tells her to call Doug III if it’s an emergency. Holly thanks him for understanding and calls Doug III. Holly asks what’s going on and if he’s okay. Doug III says he’s fine and asks if he’s not interrupting anything. Holly says it’s fine and asks what’s going on. Doug III informs her that Julie saw Melinda wearing the necklace at the Bistro and Julie confronted her but Melinda didn’t give him up. Doug III adds that Julie went to file a police report and Melinda was just called in for questioning. Doug III doesn’t know what she’s going to say but he wanted to give Holly a heads up that her name may come up. He says he’s so sorry as he didn’t want her to get dragged in to this. Holly responds that she’s more worried about him. Doug III hopes she doesn’t name either of them but thinks they need a plan in case she does. Doug III asks Holly to meet him in the park so they can make sure they are on the same page if the police question them. Holly agrees to be right there, upsetting Tate.

Leo and Javi sit down for their candlelight dinner and talk about having their favorites. Leo pours them wine and toasts to them and their future. Leo brings up when Dimitri broke his heart and how he thought he would never find love again, so he feels like the luckiest man in the world. Javi responds that he’s pretty damn lucky himself as they hold hands.

Gabi meets JJ at the Bistro. JJ apologizes for being so last minute as work has been crazy. Gabi says the same. JJ felt they deserve a night out. Gabi agrees and asks about his plans with Julie falling through. JJ explains that Julie had a necklace that was stolen on the day of Doug’s memorial and it’s been driving her crazy trying to figure out who took it, then when they came here for dinner, Melinda Trask was wearing it. Gabi asks if Melinda stole it. JJ calls it a bit more complicated than that but he promised Julie they would get it back. JJ then admits he’s not sure they ever will.

Doug III goes to the park and calls Julie to see how it went at the police station with Melinda. Julie responds that it did not go well as Melinda stonewalled them since she knew the police couldn’t hold her, so she didn’t tell them a thing. Doug III says he’s sorry but maybe she really doesn’t know anything. Julie declares that Melinda knows something and she’s going to find out what it is if it’s the last thing she does.

Tate questions Holly leaving and argues that he knew Doug III was going to get her in trouble and now the police are involved. Tate questions how she got dragged in to this anyway. Holly explains that she was there when Doug III tried to get the necklace back from Melinda but she doesn’t think Melinda will say her name. Tate complains that Doug III stole the necklace from his dead Grandfather’s wife and that he kept telling her he was trouble. Holly shouts that it’s not that simple. Tate says this is not just him being jealous or upset that he ruined their romantic evening as he’s genuinely worried about her. Holly responds that she’s worried too, so Tate tells her not to go and argues that Doug III is the only reason she’s in this mess in the first place. Tate warns that the more she hangs out with Doug III, the more she’s going to get dragged in to trouble and he doesn’t want to see her throw away her future for some guy who is not even worth it. Holly responds that she’s sorry but she has to go and rushes out, leaving Tate upset.

Cat tells Chad that she talked to Stephanie about putting more PR out there for the bachelor auction. Cat then gets distracted by the baseball game and excitedly cheers about a home run. Cat then worries about being loud while Felicity is studying for a test in her room. Cat brings up Felicity trying to push them together the other day and hopes that didn’t make Chad uncomfortable. Cat says she wishes she wouldn’t do that but Chad asks if she really wishes that.

Gabi tells JJ that she’s not totally shocked since she knows what a hard ass Melinda can be. JJ is just glad she’s not district attorney anymore. JJ suggests they talk about something else. Gabi brings up her new line at Gabi Chic or the weather. JJ says he’s just glad to be here with her and he thinks they should make nights like this a regular thing for them. Gabi says she would really like that, so JJ says it’s a deal as they toast to them.

Leo and Javi toast again. Javi points out that the food is going to get cold. Leo suggests they can heat it up later while they go to heat things up in their room.

Chad tells Cat that Felicity loves her and wants her to be happy and she thinks Cat would be happy if they were together. Cat insists that she did not put that idea in her head and she fully understands why Chad can’t return her previous feelings she had. Cat then remembers to go get his hot dogs. Cat goes to bring the hot dogs to him but Chad gets excited by a home run and Cat accidentally spills mustard from the hot dogs all over Chad’s shirt. Chad says it’s okay and that he will see her tomorrow as he then exits, leaving Cat wondering what’s wrong with her.

Holly meets Doug III in the park. He tells Holly that he just talked to Julie and it turns out that Melinda didn’t mention their names to the cops. Holly is relieved and asks if they are in the clear. Doug III says he’s not sure about that since Julie also said she won’t rest until she finds out who took the necklace. Doug III declares that Melinda didn’t say anything, but he’s starting to think maybe he should.

Tate declares that he’s sorry but this is for Holly’s own good as he calls Julie. Tate tells Julie that he heard about her Grandmother’s missing necklace and he has some information about who took it.

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Doug III sits in the living room of the Horton house with Doug’s book of love poems. He thinks back to confessing his feelings to Holly until Julie comes in and asks if he’s thinking about his Grandfather.

Holly goes to see Tate at home. Holly mentions hearing Tate’s mom was released from prison. Tate confirms it was a total surprise. Holly says it must have been a relief to see her and she figured she should come see her since the last time she saw her was prom. Tate says that’s sweet of her but informs her that Theresa just left town.

Rafe runs in to JJ in the town square. JJ says it’s good to see him. Rafe tells JJ that he just missed Gabi as she went back to work which JJ questions since she’s usually off by now. Rafe guesses she’s trying to take her mind off things. JJ says that makes sense since it’s killing her that EJ is a free man after what he did to Rafe. JJ declares that he won’t rest until they bring that bastard to justice. Rafe appreciates that and hopes that tonight, JJ can get some sleep because he and Jada followed and a lead and hope they have the means to nail EJ.

Kristen accepts Jada’s offer and says she will have her mother tell her everything she knows, but she will have a lawyer look over it first. Jada says she’s not going to get a better offer. Kristen says she wants to make sure there are no loopholes. Jada warns her not to take too long because the clock is ticking and the second they get enough evidence to put EJ away, the offer is null and void and then Kristen’s mother and brother can kiss their freedom goodbye. Kristen says as soon as Melinda confirms the agreement is ironclad, she’s sure her mother will be happy to take EJ down.

EJ guesses Kristen is brokering an immunity deal for her mother. Rachel Blake explains that if she tells the cops what she knows, they won’t send her away and it’s not Kristen’s fault that she’s responsible for her. EJ thanks her for the warning. EJ then opens the safe and pulls out the syringe, declaring that Rachel Blake won’t be testifying against anyone because once he injects her with this serum, she won’t remember seeing him or Rafe in her old house or much of anything.

Julie comments that she’s always catching Doug III with the poetry book in his hand. Doug III says he likes reading the little notes like getting to know Doug. Julie says she loves talking about Doug, so he can ask her anything. Doug III guesses he would ask Doug for advice on how to talk to girls because he’s always stumbling over his words. Julie thinks he would tell him there’s lots of ways to tell a girl you love her without words, like a touch, a melody, and dancing together. Julie talks about how she and Doug would dance around the room and they would always try out new restaurants. Julie mentions the last one being the Bistro which Doug III says he hasn’t tried yet. Julie adds that she hasn’t been back there since Doug passed away, so she asks Doug III to take her to the Bistro for dinner which he says would be amazing.

Holly questions Theresa leaving town. Tate explains that she went to California to be with his Grandmother Kimberly. Holly asks when she will be back, but Tate says she’s planning on staying there for awhile because Kimberly’s leukemia came back and they just found out. Holly says she’s so sorry and hugs him.

Rafe goes to see Jada in her office and asks if she can sneak out for dinner. Jada says she would love to, but she’s not sure she should leave the office now because Kristen was just there and she secured Rachel Blake’s testimony. Rafe says it sounds like EJ is in big trouble then.

EJ tells Rachel Blake that thanks to the syringe, his troubles will soon be over. Rachel Blake guesses that’s what he gave Rafe and now she won’t remember either which EJ confirms. EJ says if she won’t be quiet, he will have to give her a nudge. Rachel Blake promises she won’t say anything but EJ says it can’t hurt to be sure of that.

Holly tells Tate that she’s so sorry that he and his family are going through all of this and asks if he wants to talk about it. Tate says there isn’t much else to say. Holly says she’s there if he needs anything. Tate questions why she’s being so nice to him. Holly asks what he means, reminding him that she loves him. Tate thought she was angry with him after their fight where he said all those things about her friend Doug III.

Doug III and Julie walk through the town square. Julie talks about being so happy to get back to the Bistro, but she feels sorry for everybody at home having leftovers. They run in to JJ, so Julie invites him to join them at the Bistro which he accepts. Julie calls herself lucky as she walks off with both of them.

Rafe and Jada say it must be their lucky day. Jada says she knew Kristen would accept the deal because she would do anything to protect her mother. Jada doesn’t see why Rachel Blake wouldn’t sign the agreement to stay out of prison. Jada adds that Kristen just had to get over being loyal to EJ, so she thinks it’s a done deal after Melinda looks over the deal which shouldn’t take long. Rafe guesses they are just waiting for Melinda to come through for them then.

Kristen goes to see Melinda at the Bistro and gives her the agreement for Rachel Blake for her to look over, explaining that they will overlook Rachel Blake’s crimes in exchange for testimony against EJ.

EJ injects Rachel Blake with the syringe and says in a moment, she won’t remember anything. EJ says normally, he would have limited the amount but he had to give her the full dose, so if she has anything important to tell Kristen, she should probably tell him now. She calls him a spineless, self serving snake. She then stops and asks who is Kristen. EJ notes that was fast.

Rafe tells Jada that it’s nice seeing her back in the office and things getting back to normal after Arnold screwed things up, so now Jada is back where she belongs and putting the bad guys behind bars, starting with EJ. Jada asks if he doesn’t miss his old office. Rafe talks about being the scrappy investigator engaged to the ruthless and gorgeous police commissioner, so he could not be happier. Rafe then says the one thing that would make him happier is to make her his wife.

Kristen asks Melinda if Rachel Blake is protected as Jada promised. Melinda admits she didn’t have high expectations but it looks like everything is in order and calls it a great deal for Rachel Blake but a heartbreak for EJ, so she can go ahead and tell her mother to testify and sign it. Julie then arrives with JJ and Doug III. Julie is shocked to see Melinda is wearing her grandmother’s necklace.

Rachel Blake begins to question who she is and who EJ is. EJ tells her not to get worked up. She doesn’t understand how she got here and asks what’s going on. EJ then points out that she said his name and notes that her pupils aren’t dialated. She guesses his magic potion didn’t work out after all then and reveals that she still remembers everything, leaving EJ shocked.

Holly admits that she was upset and a little ticked off. Tate says she had every right to be and he knew he was picking a fight by insulting Doug III. Tate then admits that he was jealous and that he’s felt like she’s been slipping away from him, so he was afraid of losing her to Doug III.

Rafe tells Jada that he never really made any plans for their wedding other than agreeing to do it on his birthday. Jada responds that she made a lot of plans and made it all the way to the altar. Rafe hates that Arnold ruined the day for her and calls him a son of a bitch. Jada says the day was already ruined by Rafe not being there. Rafe repeats that he’s so sorry. Jada recalls telling Javi to get the ring back from Arnold, but she thinks he still has it, so she’s sorry that Arnold has Rafe’s family heirloom. Rafe says with any luck, they will find Arnold and the ring, but if they don’t then he will just get her a new one. Rafe declares that the important thing is making her Mrs. Rafe Hernandez as they kiss.

Julie approaches Melinda and questions where she got her diamond necklace. Kristen tells Melinda that she’ll be in touch and exits. Melinda asks what is going on and why Julie is so interested in her necklace. Julie responds that it’s Alice Horton’s necklace and was stolen from the Horton house on the day of her husband’s memorial. Melinda says she must be mistaken but Julie insists that she’s wearing stolen property and demands that she gives it back. Melinda refuses to give it back. Julie calls it incredible that she’s a thief and instructs JJ to arrest Melinda. Melinda warns that he won’t want to do that.

Holly insists to Tate that there’s nothing going on between her and Doug III and that they are just friends. Tate points out that ever since finding out Sophia was pregnant, it seems like she’s always turning to Doug III. Holly says she just needs to vent, so Tate asks why she can’t do that with him. Holly complains that it feels like they barely get to see each other anymore and every time they do, it’s getting interrupted. Holly knows that Tate has to be there for Sophia, but says there’s always some crisis with the baby going on. Tate is sorry that this situation has gotten in the way of them spending time together. Holly says it’s not his fault but it sucks for everyone. Tate encourages that it’s not always going to be that way. Holly brings up the adoption falling through but Tate informs her that Paulina smoothed things over with Sophia’s mom, so the adoption may be back on but the major sticking point for Amy is EJ.

EJ doesn’t understand since he gave Rachel Blake a full dose of CRS-17. Rachel Blake reveals that she’s been keeping an eye on EJ since she came to the house and she saw him take the syringe from the safe the other day. EJ accuses her of spying on him. She explains that when she understood his plan to erase her memories, she took the syringe from the safe when he wasn’t looking. She suggests changing the safe combination from Stefano’s birthday. EJ asks what she did with the real syringe. She reveals that she dumped it outside on the tree and now he’s all out of CRS-17, so it seems she will be testifying against him after all. EJ admits he must have underestimated her, but says he’ll just move on to plan B. EJ remarks that he is Stefano’s son and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Holly tells Tate that she wouldn’t worry about EJ as he knows when to turn on the charm. Holly knows EJ isn’t everyone’s favorite person, but says when he and Nicole were on and off together, she started to see why EJ always gets second and third chances. Tate hopes Amy will see things that way. Holly points out that it will be Johnny and Chanel raising the baby. Tate reminds Holly of when she had a crush on Johnny. Holly calls that a million years ago and says she can’t believe Tate put up with her back then. Tate says he was head over heels for her. Holly is glad she finally came to her senses and that they had this talk. Holly admits she didn’t come just to talk to Theresa, as she wanted to make sure they were okay after their fight. Tate says he knows. Holly says she needs to get back home for dinner as she told Maggie she’d be back but Tate asks her to change plans, pointing out that she said they never get to spend time together and it’s spring break. Tate suggests they hang out, watch a movie, and order a pizza which Holly says sounds perfect, so she texts Maggie.

Julie questions why JJ shouldn’t arrest Melinda when she’s wearing stolen property. Melinda argues that the necklace could just look like her Grandmother’s and asks why she’d be wearing a stolen necklace around town from someone who lives in town. JJ asks Melinda if she can tell him who sold her the necklace. Melinda questions JJ interrogating her in the middle of the Bistro. JJ says he’s just trying to figure this out. Melinda responds that she bought it from a private, trusted jeweler, adding that it was not stolen and she never broke in to Julie’s house. Julie admits that she never reported the necklace as stolen because at the time, she was afraid that someone in the family stole it but she knows better now. Julie says she never filed a police report. Melinda tells them to back away from her table and let her enjoy her martini. JJ tells Julie that they can go to the police station now if she wants to file a police report now. Julie says she wants to do that more than anything. Julie takes a photo of Melinda wearing the necklace on her phone and then exits with JJ while Doug III stays behind.

Rafe brings Jada coffee in her office. Jada informs him that as soon as he left the room, Kristen called and said that Melinda gave her the go ahead, so Kristen is on her way to the DiMera Mansion to have her mother sign the agreement now.

Kristen goes home to the DiMera Mansion and greets EJ in the living room, then questions where her mother went. EJ claims that all he knows is that she’s gone. Kristen question what he means. EJ responds that she left the house but didn’t say where she was headed, so she probably just needed a change of scenery and will be fine. Kristen then says “damn you, EJ.”

JJ brings Julie to the police station where Julie tells him that December 2nd was the last time she saw the necklace before seeing it on Melinda’s neck tonight. Julie explains that on December 2nd, Ciara had just opened the time capsule and before they went to Doug’s memorial, she put the necklace back in the time capsule but when they got back, it was gone. JJ goes over the only people that knew about it and asks if anyone talked about it after they left. Julie assures that they didn’t as they were all thinking about Doug. Julie questions how Melinda got her hands on it.

Melinda asks if Doug III isn’t going to follow the parade to the police station. Melinda remarks that since Doug III let her incur Julie’s wrath, he could at least buy her a drink. Doug III responds that he doesn’t exactly have any money. Melinda can’t believe she forgot about that. Melinda hopes that Julie’s police report gets thrown in a drawer and forgotten about. Melinda adds that it doesn’t look like Julie has any proof, so he might be in the clear, but if the police came after her, she won’t have any choice but to tell them who really stole the necklace.

Tate and Holly watch a movie together and they end up kissing.

Jada hopes Rafe isn’t too hungry since he wanted to get dinner earlier. Rafe says he’d rather watch Jada hammer the nail in EJ’s coffin. Jada says with any luck, Kristen is having her mother sign the immunity deal as they speak. They toast to finally wiping the smug grin off EJ’s face.

Kristen accuses EJ of lying and demands to know where her mother is. EJ suggests she calm down since it’s not helpful to get hysterical in a crisis situation with no solution at all. EJ then exits the room. Kristen then pulls out the gun her mother had and says like hell there’s nothing she can do about it.

 

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Javi and Leo pack Leo’s bags in his room at the Salem Inn. Leo comments on Javi convincing his cousins to let him move in, but Javi reveals he hasn’t exactly told Gabi and Rafe yet.

Gabi goes home where Rafe is looking for leftovers in the fridge. Gabi informs him that she and Jada finished them because they stress eat. Rafe asks what they are stressed about. Gabi complains that EJ kidnapped Rafe and is going to get away with it again.

Paulina meets with Jada in her office at the police station. Paulina assumes there’s another fire to put out since it’s been one thing after another, but Jada informs her that this time is good news as they may have a witness who can testify to what EJ did to Rafe. Paulina excitedly asks if this means Rafe remembers what happened to him. Jada responds that he doesn’t, but Rachel Blake sure does.

Kristen sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion where she reaches in to her purse and pulls out the gun that her mother had. Her mother then enters the room and asks if Kristen is going to give the gun back to her.

EJ storms in to the Brady Pub to confront Kate about telling Johnny exactly how he was conceived.

Leo questions Javi not telling his cousins that they are moving in together when it’s their house. Leo points out that Gabi hates him and he’s not exactly Rafe’s favorite person. Javi argues that he’s their favorite cousin so all that matters is how happy Leo makes him. Javi insists that it will be fine and gives Leo a key to the house. Javi tells Leo to finish checking out and he will meet him at home as he then exits.

Kristen tells Rachel Blake that they talked about this and she said the gun was a family heirloom. Kristen asks what if she misplaces it which she calls a reasonable concern. Rachel Blake then suggests mounting the gun in the room. Kristen reminds her that her daughter lives there, so it would not be safe to display a firearm. Rachel Blake hopes Kristen doesn’t plan on disposing of the gun as it means a great deal to her. Kristen isn’t sure what she’s going to do with it. Rachel Blake suggests Kristen hang onto it since it is her father’s and you never know when it could come in handy, especially since she’s chosen to live in this viper’s nest. Rachel Blake warns Kristen to sleep with one eye open around any of the awful DiMeras.

Johnny finishes a run in the park and thinks back to Kate telling him about EJ raping Sami. Johnny then pulls out his phone and calls Sami, leaving a message to call him back because he needs to talk to her about EJ.

Kate tells EJ that she didn’t intend to tell Johnny about he and Sami as she didn’t want his whole world to come crashing down around him. EJ complains that Kate wanted to hurt him so bad that Johnny was just collateral damage. Kate explains that Johnny heard EJ was accused of rape, so he came to her because he wanted to hear the whole story. EJ screams that it wasn’t her story to tell. EJ asks where Johnny would have even heard of something that happened decades ago and asks who else would want to hurt him. Kate responds that it just slipped out and that he loves Johnny. Kate tells EJ to drop it but EJ realizes that it was Roman.

Rafe tells Gabi that they don’t know that EJ is going to walk. Gabi doesn’t have faith in Salem’s justice system. Rafe doesn’t blame her after what happened to her last year. Gabi clarifies that she’s talking about the fact that the district attorney is screwing EJ which surprises Rafe. Rafe then realizes it makes sense why Paulina said that Belle recused herself from EJ’s case. Rafe decides he will stop by the police station to see what he can find out. Rafe encourage Gabi that EJ won’t get away this time as he exits.

Kate admits to EJ that it was Roman who told Johnny, but that he immediately tried to walk it back. EJ doesn’t believe it and threatens to go after Roman. Kate reminds EJ that he’s already on thin ice with the police and asks if he wants to add assaulting the former commissioner to his long list of charges. Kate remarks that Roman could still wipe the floor with EJ. EJ doesn’t want to hear another word about what a family man Roman is and declares he will never forgive him for this. Kate calls EJ unbelievable and incapable of taking responsibility for what he’s done. Kate tells EJ that actions have consequences even if they come decades later. Kate says if he’s wondering why this came to light, he can look in the mirror since he hired Arnold Feniger to take over Rafe’s life again.

Rafe finds Johnny in the park. Johnny tells Rafe that it’s good to see him and not Arnold. Johnny says he’s sorry he had to go through all that and asks if he’s okay. Rafe says he wishes he knew how it all went down but he’s fine. Johnny questions if he doesn’t remember anything. Rafe says not after he saw Arnold at the DiMera Mansion. Johnny thinks they both know EJ is responsible. Rafe is surprised that Johnny isn’t giving EJ the benefit of the doubt. Johnny responds that he knows who his father is now and he wishes there was something he could do to help them prove it was EJ who kidnapped Rafe. Rafe assures they are not giving up and if they are able to prove it was EJ, he’s going away for a long time. Johnny responds that after what EJ did to Sami, he’s more than okay with Rafe and Jada bringing him down.

Jada tells Paulina about her and Rafe’s theory that Rafe was being held at Rachel Blake’s home in Aremid, noting they are still trying to put the pieces together. Jada recalls when she followed EJ in to the DiMera tunnels and hearing something but EJ said it was construction while Johnny didn’t know anything about it. Jada figures EJ knew she was on to him, so he moved Rafe somewhere else. Jada argues that there’s no way Rachel Blake wouldn’t have seen Rafe so she could testify against EJ. Paulina argues that she’ll never get another DiMera to turn on another DiMera because that family is like the mob. Jada points out that Rachel Blake is not a DiMera and her life was destroyed by Stefano. Paulina notes that Kristen controls every aspect of her life, so she’ll never drop on EJ without Kristen’s say so. Jada suggests they can offer immunity and there’s no way that Kristen will choose EJ over her own mother.

Kristen reminds her mother that she’s a DiMera, so it’s her family that she’s disparaging. Rachel Blake argues that she is her family and that Kristen is only associated with the DiMeras because of Stefano took her in when her real parents seemed to have died. Kristen argues that Rachel Blake could’ve came back and taken her away at any time but she didn’t. Rachel Blake says she won’t be talked to like this. Kristen apologizes for upsetting her and she is truly grateful that they found each other after all these years, but they cannot get reckless. Kristen brings up that Jada has been asking all sorts of questions. Rachel Blake has no doubt that everything will work out because she knows Kristen will do whatever it takes to protect her because family stick by each other no matter what.

Javi goes home with Leo’s bags and quietly mentions Leo moving in with him but Gabi says over her dead body. Gabi declares there is no way that Leo is living under her roof and calls him a sociopath. Gabi brings up Leo torturing Will and Sonny for years which Javi calls an exaggeration. Javi acknowledges that Leo has done terrible things in the past but he believes people can change. Gabi disagrees and brings up EJ trying to ruin Rafe’s life. Javi argues that Leo is not EJ. Gabi remarks that at least everyone knows EJ is a monster while you never see it coming when Leo screws you over. Gabi complains that Javi is blinded by his meaningless fling with Leo. Javi questions her thinking that’s what this is. Gabi argues that Javi was in town for two seconds before dating Kerry. Javi calls that different and declares that he’s in love with Leo as Leo then opens the door.

Rafe asks Johnny what EJ did to Sami. Johnny clarifies that Sami is in Italy and hasn’t seen EJ in years as far as he knows. Rafe brings up Gabi telling him that she and Jada crashed their lunch, so he knows that Arnold slept with Sami years ago. Johnny argues that he took advantage but that’s not what he meant either. Rafe questions what he’s talking about then and encourages that he can talk to him. Johnny says to Rafe that EJ raped Sami. Rafe realizes Johnny knows about that then. Johnny guesses it’s not news to Rafe. Rafe confirms that he’s known about it since before he married Sami. Johnny questions why Rafe never told him the truth about that.

EJ tells Kate that he had nothing to do with Arnold Feniger this time. Kate argues that everyone knows he’s guilty. EJ says he’s not going to debate this. Kate talks about EJ thinking what he did to Sami would be bury forever, but he tempted fate by working with the other man who assaulted her. EJ argues that he’s nothing like Arnold. Kate says that EJ is worse since Arnold tricked Sami in to sleeping with him but it pales in comparison to what EJ did. Kate complains that EJ was going to let her son die unless Sami had sex with him. Kate shouts that she and Roman will never forgive him. EJ responds that he had it all wrong as he was thinking that Roman was to blame when it was Kate’s doing. EJ accuses Kate of not even trying to deflect when Johnny asked her. EJ guesses this is her getting payback for Lucas after all this time. Kate responds that she’s not as sadistic as him and she got no joy at all from telling Johnny what his father did. Kate says instead of attacking her, he should be thanking her for leaving out the sordid details of the true love story between Sami and EJ. EJ says she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Kate argues that she could’ve told Johnny about the time that EJ was on the run after shooting Sami’s Grandmother’s husband and using Sami as a human shield. Kate adds that EJ has decades of sick and twisted games. EJ doesn’t want to hear it. Kate says the people of Salem have become complacent in accepting EJ in to the fabric of the community and have forgotten who EJ is and what he has done, but she didn’t. EJ screams at her that he has had to live with regret over what he did to Sami for decades. Kate mocks that being difficult for him. EJ tells Kate to hate him if she wants and maybe he deserves it, but Johnny never needed to know the truth. EJ swears that Kate will rue the day that she burdened Johnny with it.

Kristen suggests to her mother that she get some rest and wake up with a fresh perspective. Kristen tells her to go upstairs since there will be no peace and quiet when Rachel gets home from school and she’ll check on her in a bit but Jada arrives and questions where Rachel Blake is going.

Leo says he can come back later but Gabi thinks it’s best that he not come back at all. Leo tells Javi that it’s fine as he knew this wasn’t a good fit and offers to go stay at a motel while looking for an apartment. Javi says he will go pack his things and declares to Gabi that he and Leo are going to live together and if it’s not here, it will be somewhere else. Leo tells Javi that he doesn’t have to do this but Javi declares that he loves Leo, so they are going to live together. Gabi then agrees to let Leo live there, temporarily and conditionally. Gabi clarifies that she’s doing it for Javi, not Leo. Gabi wants to make clear that when her daughter Arianna visits, Leo is gone as he will not be under the same roof as her. Leo says he understands and thanks her. Gabi then adds that if Leo does anything to hurt Javi, he will answer to her. Gabi then exits the house. Javi tells Leo that he told him it will be fine.

Rachel Blake remembers meeting Jada last night in Aremid. Kristen says that’s enough and questions how Jada got in. Jada responds that she flashed her badge and most people cooperate after that. Rachel Blake calls it rude to stop by someone’s house unannounced. Jada talks about trying to find out who kidnapped Rafe and says that she might be able to help her with that. Jada explains that she saw Rachel Blake’s face when she asked if she saw Rafe, so she knows she knows something. Kristen repeats that’s enough and tells Jada to stop harassing her mother. Jada argues that they know EJ kidnapped Rafe so it’s only a matter of time before they prove it. Jada adds that Rachel Blake’s testimony could help move it along and also give her a chance to save herself. Kristen tells Jada to get the hell out of her house. Jada warns that either Rachel Blake cooperates with her investigation or she goes down for aiding and abetting. Kristen argues that she can’t prove anything. Jada declares that she will not give up until EJ is behind bars, so it’s up to Rachel Blake if she wants to join him. Kristen asks Jada if that’s a threat. Jada responds that she doesn’t make threats, she makes promises. Jada asks if their family reunion is going to get cut short or if Kristen will help her bring EJ to justice.

Kate tells EJ that he doesn’t scare her. EJ argues that she spoke of his past and ruined his relationship with his son, so perhaps he should return the favor. Kate says she’s been honest with her children, so she doubts he could tell them anything that could shock them. EJ says there are plenty of other ways to hurt them. Kate tells EJ to get out. EJ remarks that there are so many sons to choose from, bringing up Lucas, Austin, Rex, and says then there’s Philip, who he calls her favorite. Kate warns EJ that if he lays one finger on any of her children, she will kill him, herself. EJ tells Kate that he’ll see her around as he then exits the Pub.

Rafe sits with Johnny in the park and apologizes as he knows he’s hurting, but Johnny was just a kid when he was with Sami and he felt it was her story to tell, not his. Rafe explains that Sami didn’t want them to know and was trying to protect them. Johnny argues that Sami was trying to protect EJ because if she was worried at all, she wouldn’t have married EJ twice. Rafe apologizes as he doesn’t know what to say. Johnny doesn’t know what to think and questions how his mom could build a life and have another child with a man who hurt her like that. Rafe says he can’t speak for Sami so only she can answer that question. Johnny says he just tried calling her, but he doesn’t even know what he expects to hear about something so insane. Rafe points out that Sami is still his mother, so no matter how they feel about the choices she made after, she’s still the victim. Rafe advises Johnny not to go lashing out at Sami. Rafe adds that he doesn’t disagree that he deserves answers and he won’t act like he knows what’s going on with him, but over the years, he had a lot of similar questions. Rafe says what EJ did was like a cloud over them, so when Sami got back with him after their relationship ended, he still doesn’t have the answers. Rafe declares that he knows Sami loves Johnny and his siblings from the bottom of her heart. Rafe suggests they go grab some lunch at the Bistro, but Johnny says he’s going to finish his run as he has a lot to think about. They agree to a rain check as Rafe hugs Johnny. Rafe promises Johnny that he’s not alone in this as he then walks away.

Paulina goes to the Brady Pub and calls out to Kate, asking if everything is alright. Kate responds that it’s not because EJ just threatened her children.

Kristen goes to the police station and calls Melinda, ordering her to drop everything because they are talking about her mother’s freedom. Jada joins her in her office and presents Kristen with an immunity deal, promising that Rachel Blake will not be charged with any crime if she testifies against EJ. Kristen argues that her mother is an elderly woman who had nothing to do with anything EJ may or may not have done. Jada argues that she sat silently while EJ held a kidnapped man in her home and asks if she wants to roll the dice here. Jada asks if Kristen will gamble with her mother’s life. Jada says it’s possible that EJ could walk, but she risks the chance of losing her brother and her mother, so Rachel Blake would have cheated death just to spend her twilight years in a cell. Kristen calls her deplorable. Jada tells Kristen that she is offering her mother’s freedom with a lifeboat and that she’s only asking her to throw EJ overboard.

EJ returns home to the DiMera Mansion and pours a drink, which Rachel Blake notes it’s a little early for. EJ asks where Kristen is. She responds that she’s busy. EJ questions Kristen leaving her unsupervised and calls her an unstable woman. Rachel Blake responds that she’s no longer concerned about Ava as she’s beneath her and notes there’s a much bigger threat to worry about. EJ refers to her as Mother Blake, but she shouts that she’s not his mother, she’s Kristen’s and that Kristen will do anything to keep her safe even if it means EJ finally has to pay for all of his sins.

Rafe runs in to Gabi in the town square. Gabi questions him not answering his phone when she’s been calling and texting him. Rafe apologizes and notes that he had his phone on silent during an important conversation and asks what’s wrong. Gabi reveals that Javi invited Leo to live with them.

Javi offers to show Leo to their room. Leo stops him and asks if he’s sure he wants to do this because he doesn’t want to cause problems between he and his cousins. Javi insists that Gabi was just being overprotective and she will come around. Javi adds that he meant every word he said and tells Leo that he loves him which Leo questions. Javi knows it’s still new so it’s okay if he’s not there. Leo assures that he loves him too as they kiss.

Rafe questions Leo Stark living in his house. Gabi says she tried talking Javi out of it, but he called her bluff and complains about having to look at Leo’s face every morning. Rafe says they will deal with it. Gabi thought he would be fired up and talk some sense in to Javi. Rafe responds that Leo is the least of his worries right now as he got some perspective today which Gabi questions. Rafe explains that Johnny just discovered how he was conceived and that EJ raped his mother. Gabi asks how Johnny is. Rafe says he’s obviously devastated. Gabi remarks that EJ is the gift that keeps on giving.

EJ asks Rachel Blake again where Kristen is. She responds that she shouldn’t have said anything. EJ states that they may not be family, but he still cares deeply for Kristen so her well being is just as important to him. EJ encourages that he can help if she tells him what’s going on. Rachel Blake supposes it’d be easier for Kristen if she had EJ’s blessing. EJ questions where she went. She explains that Kristen followed Jada to the police station, so they are making arrangements to tell the authorities about EJ keeping Rafe in her attic.

Kristen accepts Jada’s offer and says she will have her mother tell her everything she knows, but she will have a lawyer look over it first. Jada warns her not to take too long because the clock is ticking and the second they get enough evidence to put EJ away, the offer is null and void and then Kristen’s mother and brother can kiss their freedom goodbye.

EJ guesses Kristen is brokering an immunity deal for her mother. Rachel Blake explains that if she tells the cops what she knows, they won’t send her away and it’s not Kristen’s fault that she’s responsible for her. EJ thanks her for the warning. EJ then opens the safe and pulls out the syringe, declaring that Rachel Blake won’t be testifying against anyone.

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Update written by Joseph

Maggie goes to see Sarah at the hospital and says she’s here to volunteer since she knows they are short staffed. Sarah comments on Maggie having a busy morning after volunteering at the prison. Maggie hopes this is a more pleasant experience since she had an encounter at prison with Vivian Alamain, who managed to track her down to talk about Philip and the letter that Victor wrote to him.

In the town square, Philip asks Stephanie again if she’s going to tell her boyfriend that he forged his father’s letter. Stephanie tells him that she doesn’t like any of this but she knows the truth coming out would cause a lot of suffering for everyone. Xander walks by and listens from behind a tree as Philip tells Stephanie that they are on the same page about never telling Alex any of this and Stephanie agreeing that it will be their little secret. Philip says he thinks it’s best this way. Stephanie thinks it’d be best if there was no secret at all, but she agrees that Alex would feel totally betrayed by them if he knew the truth, leaving Xander confused as he listens in.

At Titan, Alex asks Joy to let Philip know that he stopped by. Alex goes to leave but Joy stops him and says there’s something she needs to tell him. Alex asks what’s on her mind. Joy thinks back to reading her pregnancy test results.

Brady sits at home as Tate enters the living room. Brady jokes with him about sleeping late. Brady then informs Tate that Marlena and Steve had a chat with Shane. Tate asks if they have any updates about John.

Shane remains in his office and calls Theresa back. Theresa complains that she was starting to feel ghosted. Shane apologizes as he was a bit distracted as he just received some rather devastating news. Theresa asks him what’s going on and if it’s about John.

Brady tells Tate that Shane didn’t have a lot of information to give, but he did give the last location John was seen at which was Estonia, so Steve and Marlena are planning to fly there today. Tate questions him not being more specific and if they are just going to wander around Estonia. Brady encourages having faith in Steve’s detective skills. Tate feels it’s not much to go on but Brady says it’s a start and he has to believe they are going to find him. Tate questions Shane not knowing anything else. Brady says he wasn’t willing to share but Marlena felt he could’ve told them more and was definitely holding back.

Theresa tells Shane that Brady told her that his father was missing. Shane responds that they don’t have any new information. Theresa asks what the upsetting news is then. Shane reveals that it’s not about John, but about Theresa’s mother.

Alex notes Joy seeming nervous. Joy isn’t sure she wants to have this conversation but mentions that Philip suggested she clear the air with him. Alex thought they already did that. Joy tells him that she wasn’t totally honest with him the last time they talked. Alex asks if she means she still has feelings for him. Joy says no and tells him to get over himself. Joy then informs Alex that she has some pretty major life changing news to share with him and she wanted him to hear it from her.

Philip knows Stephanie feels bad about keeping this secret from Alex and he’s sorry for putting her in a tricky spot. Stephanie responds that what’s done is done and she’s made her peace with it. Stephanie states that no one else needs to know, but then she spots Xander nearby.

Sarah asks Maggie what Vivian said about the letter. Maggie says that she was just going on about being glad she gave Philip a chance to stake his claim on the company. Sarah talks about Vivian always thinking of Philip as her son. Maggie points out that Vivian stole the embryo from Kate. Sarah questions why Vivian felt the need to track Maggie down for this conversation and asks if she said anything else about Victor’s letter. Maggie tells Sarah that Vivian’s exact words were that she was so grateful that she was able to ‘forge’ a new relationship with Philip, but Maggie had no idea what she meant.

Philip questions Xander observing he and Stephanie from behind a tree. Xander claims he wasn’t doing that and that he was just passing through, then he saw them deep in conversation and didn’t want to interrupt. Stephanie claims they were just talking about how hard they have been working at Titan. Xander says the grind never stops, though it looks like Philip has found plenty of time to socialize in the town square. Philip says that he and Stephanie were just catching up after not seeing each other for awhile. Xander says he would think not since Stephanie spends so much time with Alex. Philip says he was just telling her that he’s happy for them. Xander tells Stephanie that Alex is over the moon that they are giving it another go and remarks that he hopes nothing happens to screw it up this time.

Alex asks Joy what her big news is. Joy says when they broke up, she really wanted to move on and start over because she knew that’s what he wanted. Joy adds that she was angry but felt like she should respect that and then things haven’t gone as planned. Alex talks about Stephanie being very understanding. Joy responds that she might feel differently down the line but stops and talks about how she thought they wouldn’t run in to each other every day at Titan but the office is small. Joy then says Alex is going to find out sooner or later, so she’s telling him now that she has decided to quit the job.

Tate looks up an article on Estonia but says he doesn’t know what to look for and he can’t stop thinking about why John was sent there or what could have happened to him. Brady says he did the same thing earlier but worrying about what if is not going to help John. Brady decides to change the subject to ask about Tate coming in late last night and if he was hanging out with Holly. Tate tells him they actually had a fight as Holly was angry after his adoption plans fell through. Tate explains that he was helping Sophia finish her shift at the Bistro which Brady questions and then tells him to continue. Tate calls it no big deal and that he was just being nice, but while he was there, Sophia’s mother called and said she talked to Paulina about the adoption. Brady thought the adoption wasn’t happening anymore because of EJ’s scandals. Tate says it wasn’t, but Paulina must have gotten through to her because Amy is apparently open to the possibility again. Brady calls that quite the 180. Tate says he’s really relieved, but doubts Theresa will feel the same way.

Theresa asks Shane what’s going on with her mom. Shane reveals that Kimberly’s cancer has come back. Theresa questions when he found out. Shane says about an hour ago and he wanted to call, but Steve and Marlena burst in to his office to grill her about John as they seem to be under the assumption that protocol rules don’t apply to them. Theresa questions them pestering him at a time like this. Shane says to be fair, they hadn’t heard about Kimberly yet and he hasn’t told them yet. Shane felt it was better to tell their kids first, but he hasn’t been able to reach Eve. Shane encourages that Kimberly has beaten cancer twice before so she will again. Theresa says she really hopes so, but asks Shane to tell her the truth about how bad it is. Shane informs her that the leukemia is progressing again but Kimberly is going to start treatment right away. Shane says it will be a rough road ahead but the medical advancements and therapies will help her survive this. Shane asks what is going through her mind right now. Theresa cries that she just hates that Kimberly has to go through this all over again. Shane encourages that she won’t be alone because he’s going to get back to Los Angeles to be with her. Theresa says she wants to be there for her too in any way she can and asks if there’s anything she can do for her now. Shane responds that there actually is.

Brady asks Tate if Theresa wants him to keep the baby. Tate confirms that she did and that she argued Eve was screwed up by being adopted. Brady calls that interesting that Theresa would think that. Tate says it made no sense to him either and he tried telling her that this situation is completely different. Tate truly believes their child would be better off with Johnny and Chanel as parents. Brady responds that he hopes so too. Tate thought he was on board with the adoption. Brady says he is with an adoption, but not this adoption. Tate asks if he doesn’t think Johnny and Chanel would be good parents. Brady clarifies that it’s EJ’s involvement and influence as he doesn’t like the idea of his grandkid being raised under the same roof as EJ. Tate asks if this means he won’t support their decision. Brady calls it a drawback but he knows families aren’t perfect and he understands the clock is ticking, so if Johnny and Chanel want to care for and love the baby and they feel this is the best decision, then he will support this adoption. Tate thanks him and says it means a lot. Brady hopes things work out but he also hopes that Johnny and Chanel would move out of the DiMera Mansion to get away from not just EJ but Kristen and her mother. Brady mentions it bugging him that Rachel still lives there. Tate thinks they do plan to move out eventually. Brady offers to talk to Theresa to get her to back off but Tate says in the end, she reluctantly came around. Tate wants them to know that it’s not because he doesn’t care about the baby, but that he truly believes the child will have a better life this way. Brady hugs him and says he really understands.

Maggie tells Sarah that as far as she knows, Philip hasn’t been in touch with Vivian since her uncomfortable appearance at Victor’s funeral and he was furious with her, so she doesn’t know when they had time to develop this so called new relationship. Sarah calls it strange. Maggie brings up Vivian coming back to town last year before she was arrested and it was the same time Philip came back, so she wonders if she saw him then. Sarah thinks it’s likely that the relationship is mostly in Vivian’s head as she’s certain that Philip would want nothing to do with her. Maggie says that Vivian is always up to something and remarks that Philip is too smart to get sucked in to her web.

Stephanie questions what Xander means by something screwing up her relationship with Alex. Xander says he didn’t mean anything by it and just that he’s rooting for them. Philip mentions that he was on his way to pick up breakfast from the Pub and invites Xander to join him and then they can go to the office together. Xander says he has another errand to run so he will catch him later. Xander then walks away. Stephanie asks Philip if he thinks Xander heard them.

Alex questions Joy and tells her that she can’t quit. Joy repeats that she doesn’t want to be a problem for he and Stephanie. Alex promises she won’t be but Joy argues that he doesn’t know that. Alex feels it’s unfair, like he’s forcing her to leave. Joy assures that it’s her decision and what she thinks is best for both of them as she can’t pretend the situation will get any less awkward. Alex suggests maybe he should quit since Joy was hired first. Joy argues that it’s his family’s company while she’s just an assistant so it makes more sense for her to leave. Alex questions what she’s going to do for work and if she has a plan. Joy declares that it looks like she’s moving back to New York which Alex questions. Joy says she pretty much only came to Salem for Body and Soul, so now there’s not much for her here while New York has her parents and her sister. Alex brings up that Joy hated going back and her mother being very hard on her. Joy says she’ll deal with it. Alex offers to find her something in Salem but Joy decides that New York is where she needs to be at this point in her life. Alex tells Joy that he will miss her which she says is nice of him. Joy assures that this move is what’s best for everyone.

Sarah knows Maggie is doing good work at the prison, but advises her to be careful. Maggie assures that the guards are always watching so she’s safe. Xander arrives and asks what they are talking about. Maggie informs him that she was just telling Sarah about the run in she had with Vivian at Statesville and how she had an odd comment. Sarah cuts her off to remind Maggie that her shift is starting, so Maggie says she’ll see them at home and walks away. Sarah tells Xander this is a nice surprise and asks what he’s doing here. Xander says he wanted to talk to her as he just had a curious run in with Philip and Stephanie.

Philip tells Stephanie that he was worried for a minute but he doesn’t think Xander heard anything. Stephanie feels he was acting weird and questions the comment Xander made about screwing up her relationship with Alex. Stephanie feels like Xander knew they were hiding something. Philip doubts it because he would’ve confronted him right away if he heard about the forgery. Stephanie guesses he’s right but says this whole thing has her on edge. Philip says he doesn’t like it either as he used to hate Xander’s guts, but now he actually feels bad about lying to him. Philip mentions not having a close bond like this with his siblings so he wouldn’t want to lose that. Stephanie remarks that it’s too bad that bond is based on a lie. Philip calls her so negative sometimes. Stephanie tells him to just be glad that she’s keeping his secret and that she’s doing it because in the end, it doesn’t really affect Alex. Stephanie says he may have roped her and Sarah in to his scheme, but warns that Philip is the one who would lose everything if the truth comes out.

Tate asks Brady if he thinks John would be disappointed in him. Brady questions why he would say that. Tate points out that when John left, he didn’t know about the baby, so if he wonders what John will think about him if he comes home and finds out he got a girl pregnant and they are giving the baby away. Brady encourages that John would be very proud of him for doing the right thing and that he will always love him. Tate asks if he really thinks John will be alright. Brady responds that John has been on so many dangerous missions in his life but he always comes back to them, so he believes he will. Brady decides they should go to the batting cages and that John would definitely approve of that, so Tate goes to get dressed. Theresa then shows up at the door and tells Brady that she needs to talk to Tate. Brady asks if everything is okay. Theresa says not really and reveals that her mom’s leukemia is back. Brady hugs Theresa as she cries. Tate comes back from his room and asks what’s going on. Theresa informs him that she has some news about his Grandma Kimberly and reveals that her leukemia is back. Tate tells her that he’s so sorry as he hugs her. Tate asks what her prognosis is. Theresa says it’s too soon to tell but she’s going to start treatment right away. Tate knows how hard it was on her last time. Theresa then reveals that is why Shane asked her to go be with Kimberly in Los Angeles and she said she would.

Alex joins Stephanie in the town square and they kiss. Stephanie thought he was going in to the office. Alex says he did and is now on his way to a business meeting but he’s glad he ran in to her so he can tell her how crazy his day has been with the interesting encounters he’s had. Alex informs Stephanie that he ran in to Theresa and asks if she knew she was out of prison. Stephanie apologizes for not telling him. Alex says it’s okay and was just jarring seeing her back in Salem. Alex adds that as much as he hates what Theresa did to him and his family, he’s moved on from it so in the end, they ended on pretty good terms. Stephanie says that’s good to hear since Theresa is her cousin after all. Stephanie asks about Alex’s other interesting encounter. Alex informs her that was Joy, who had some major news to share.

Philip returns to the Titan office where Joy tells him that she really appreciates him giving her the opportunity, but she doesn’t think it’s going to be a good fit for her and she hopes he understands when she tells him this is going to be her last day. Joy explains that she did what he said and talked to Alex and she thinks it’s just best for her to leave the company. Philip says this isn’t what he expected when he gave her the advice and questions if Alex did anything to make her leave. Joy assures it’s not his fault and says she just needs to be in New York where she belongs. Joy repeats that she’s sorry to leave him like this, but she’s made up her mind. Philip guesses all he can do is wish her luck. Joy thanks him. Philip says to give his best to Chloe as Joy then exits.

Sarah questions Xander running in to Philip and Stephanie. Xander explains that he overheard them in the town square, talking about a secret they were keeping from Alex. Sarah questions him eavesdropping. Xander says they said that Alex would feel betrayed if he found out the truth, so he couldn’t just walk away after hearing that. Xander says it all started to click and he knows exactly what they were talking about, guessing Sarah does too.

Theresa tells Tate that she hopes it’s okay that she’s leaving when he has so much going on with Sophia’s pregnancy. Tate understands she has to be there with Kimberly. Theresa comments on just getting back and being so far away. Tate offers to go with her for a few days while on spring break. Theresa doesn’t want to overwhelm Kimberly so she suggests waiting a bit. Tate and Brady tell her to tell Kimberly they are praying for her. Tate invites Theresa to come to the batting cages with he and Brady. Theresa says she would love to but she has to get to the airport to catch her flight. Theresa guesses this is goodbye. Tate tells her he loves her as they embrace.

Alex informs Stephanie that Joy quit and is moving back to New York. Stephanie hopes they didn’t drive her away. Alex says he said the same thing but she assured it was her choice. Stephanie says that’s too bad as she hoped maybe one day they could be friends. Alex says that Joy pointed out there was nothing keeping her in Salem so she thought it’d be best to move back home. Stephanie hopes it works out for her, knowing it couldn’t have been an easy decision.

Joy goes to the Brady Pub and calls her mom to inform her that she’s moving back home. Joy says she’s on her way to the airport and she knows it seems sudden, but she will explain everything when she gets home. Joy says she will see her soon and hangs up. Joy pulls out her pregnancy test results and looks over them again, remarking that it hasn’t changed. Joy thanks Salem for making her a soap star as she then takes her bags and exits the Pub.

Philip calls Kate and tells her that Stephanie promised not to tell Alex or anyone else about the forged letter. Philip says no one else was really in ear shot, but Xander did interrupt them. Philip tells Kate not to freak out because he didn’t hear and he’s positive that Xander doesn’t suspect a thing.

Xander tells Sarah that it’s obvious that Philip and Stephanie are having an affair behind Alex’s back and guesses they realized they had some unfinished business. Xander remarks that he was so impressed that Philip was able to work with Alex but he’s with his girlfriend behind his back. Xander brings up the question of whether or not to tell Alex. Sarah says he can’t, reminding him that he and Philip still have to work together and have been getting along. Xander agrees but questions being expected to lie to Alex. Sarah calls it not an outright lie. Xander still feels he’s betraying his trust. Xander declares that he either betrays his cousin or his brother, but either way, something tells him this secret will end up tearing his family apart.

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