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John questions Tate about telling Holly that Eric was responsible for her father’s death. Tate explains that he wasn’t planning to as they were talking about Brady and it just kind of came out. Tate adds that he thought that she knew. John asks how she took it. Tate says she was horrified and he tried to comfort her but she said she just wanted to be alone. Tate says he feels awful. John encourages that Tate didn’t know it would be news to her so he shouldn’t be so hard on himself. John adds that it was bound to come out at one point and be hurtful to Holly. John informs Tate that Eric has just flown in from Paris to be with Brady, so he thinks he needs to give him a heads up about this.

In the park, Holly tells Eric that she didn’t know he was in town. Eric ignores his phone ringing as he tells Holly that he just got in on a last minute decision for Brady. Holly remarks that it makes sense that Eric is there to stick up for Brady, especially after what he did.

In the interrogation room, Brady questions Justin as to what the hell just happened. Justin responds that EJ had no choice but to drop the charges since he has no proof that Brady hit Sarah. Brady insists that he knows that he did it but Justin argues that he said himself that he has no memory of it. Justin says due to lack of concrete evidence, Brady is a free man. Brady complains that he turned himself in because he wants to be responsible for his actions. Brady questions if he’s just supposed to walk out the door like nothing happened. Brady doesn’t like that Justin argued his case without consulting him about it. Justin says he did his job as his lawyer, but Brady says he’s not happy about it and he guarantees that Xander and Sarah won’t be either.

Xander tells Maggie that it’s hard to believe just a few months ago, he and his mom were completely estranged as he was so angry at her. Maggie understands he was holding onto a lot of pain. Xander says that Sarah knew exactly what to do and he’s so glad she did because now Fiona is living with them and helping take care of them. Xander never would’ve imagined he could rely on her like this. Maggie says she’s happy for them and talks about knowing how hard it is to fight demons. Maggie adds that he should be so proud of Fiona. Xander assures that he is as he never thought he’d have his mom back but now is when they need her the most.

Fiona grabs a pillow and says for God to forgive her for what she’s about to do as she raises the pillow over Sarah to suffocate her but stops herself and questions what she’s thinking. Fiona then asks what choice she has, because if Sarah remembers she was driving the car that hit her, then it will all be over and she can’t let that happen.

Xander thanks Maggie for listening and says he’s equally grateful to her. Xander says he should go check on the soup but Justin arrives. Xander calls him his traitorous cousin and tells Justin that he will be at Brady’s arraignment tomorrow because it will bring him great satisfaction to see Brady get what he deserves. Justin then announces that there isn’t going to be an arraignment because EJ decided not to press charges, so Brady is a free man which shocks Xander.

Brady sits outside the Pub as Ava walks by and asks if he’s alright. Brady admits he’s not really and says he just needed some air before going home. Ava jokingly asks if he’s a wanted fugitive but Brady says he’s not in the mood for that. Ava apologizes but admits she thought he would be in jail. Brady responds that he should be, but apparently confessing to a crime isn’t enough to get him where he belongs.

John tries calling Eric but it goes to voicemail and hopes he will get back to him soon. Tate apologizes for making such a mess out of everything. John tells him it’s not his fault as he didn’t know Holly was in the dark about all of this. John asks how Tate found out anyways. Tate explains that he overheard Theresa and Kimberly talking about it awhile back. Tate thought everyone knew so he just assumed that Holly knew what Eric had done.

Eric understands Holly is upset at Brady and has every right to be. Holly questions Eric still being here to defend him. Eric argues that he’s not defending him but supporting him as his brother. Holly argues that Eric knows all too well what Brady did because he’s been in his shoes. Eric asks what she is talking about. Holly then reveals that she knows Eric killed her father. Eric is shocked and doesn’t know what to say. Eric apologizes, saying he really wanted to be the one to tell her. Holly argues that he had 17 years and never said a word about it. Eric says he wanted to talk to her about it tonight. Holly responds that there’s no need to because somebody already beat him to the punch. Eric asks if EJ told her. Holly admits it was Tate, who thought she knew already, but she didn’t because Eric, Nicole, and her entire family lied to her for her whole life. Holly complains that Nicole told her it was just some drunk driver and everyone went along with it to protect Eric. Eric argues that they were protecting her as she was a child and they figured she’d have less questions that way. Holly remarks that Nicole is a manipulator and she played right in to her hands all these years. Holly says over the years, she was so tempted to look it up online but she would hear Nicole’s voice insisting that she wouldn’t want to hear all the gory details and she just believed her. Holly figured there was no point since the monster who killed her father was dead too, but he was living right under her roof.

Tate tells John that he’s worried about Holly because he’s never seen her this upset and wonders if he should’ve left her alone. John encourages him to give her time and she’ll reach out when she’s ready. Tate is unsure since she was really furious with him. John argues that all he did was tell her the truth that he thought she knew. Tate says there was more to it since they were in the middle of a pretty big fight. John asks what the fight was about. Tate explains that Holly doesn’t like that he’s defending Brady since Sarah is her aunt, so she doesn’t get how he could possibly stand by Brady after what he’s done.

Ava tells Brady that it sounds like he had a good lawyer but Brady says he wasn’t trying to get off the hook as he actually wanted to pay for what he did. Ava guesses Justin made a valid point, otherwise EJ wouldn’t have agreed to his release. Ava argues that Brady can’t be held legally. Brady complains that he’s racked with guilt about what he did to Sarah and it makes it worse that he’s getting away with it. Ava points out that he didn’t do it on purpose. Brady feels every bad decision he made led to the accident, starting with the night he fell off the wagon. Ava feels she’s partly responsible for that then because she was there with him on the night of the wedding and didn’t stop him. Brady says she tried to talk him out of it. Ava says she gave up and joined him. Brady assures her that nothing she said or did could stop him that night, but they didn’t know he’d end up on a month long bender that would end up with him making the biggest mistake of his life.

Fiona tries again to smother Sarah with the pillow but Xander returns with her soup. Fiona tells Xander that Sarah fell asleep while he was gone. Sarah wakes up and asks what’s going on. Xander apologizes as he didn’t mean to wake her but reveals he has some distressing news as Brady is no longer in police custody. Sarah is confused as she thought it was an open and shut case. Xander explains that Justin managed to convince EJ that even with Brady confessing, there isn’t enough evidence to prove he actually committed the crime. Fiona calls that ridiculous. Xander says it’s more imperative than ever now that Sarah positively identify Brady as the driver. Sarah says she tried but it’s still a blur. Xander encourages that she did have that brief flash of memory so maybe if she concentrates really hard, she’ll recall the driver’s face.

Justin comments to Maggie that Xander seemed pretty upset. Maggie is sure he will calm down but jokes that he should lock his door just in case. Maggie repeats that she’s still having a hard time believing that Brady hit Sarah and kept on driving, even though he’s convinced himself he committed the crime. Maggie admits she’s relieved that Justin was able to have the charges dropped. Justin says that Brady is still tortured about what he did and doubts that he will ever forgive himself as he was quite adamant that he shouldn’t have been released.

Ava asks Brady if he just kept on drinking after that night. Brady confirms he did right up to the moment he hit Sarah with his car. Ava feels she should’ve checked on him. Brady asks why since she’s not his sponsor or his mother, arguing that they aren’t even friends as he doesn’t even really know her. Ava still feels she should’ve done more and admits she tried to. Ava reveals to Brady that she came back to check on him because she was worried about him driving, but she realized he wasn’t going to drive when she heard him talking to Fiona.

Fiona asks what Sarah remembers. Sarah says she sees the headlights coming at her, but she cannot make out the face of the driver. Xander knows it’s hard but encourages her to keep trying because if she can ID Brady, then EJ can press charges and put him away for good. Xander then asks if Sarah would just say that she remembers seeing Brady. Sarah questions him wanting her to lie. Xander argues that it wouldn’t really be a lie since he confessed and they all know he did it. Sarah says she’s not going to do that and she really doesn’t like that he asked her to. Xander apologizes and says he’s just so desperate. Xander then brings up Marlena helping people access their memories through hypnosis. Xander suggests they go see Marlena to help Sarah remember.

John tells Tate that he can’t blame Holly for how she feels since Sarah is her aunt and given that her father was taken from her in similar circumstances, he’s sure she has very strong opinions about drunk drivers. Tate gets that but questions if he’s not supposed to stand by his own father. Tate acknowledges that what he’s done is terrible and wrong, but he’s in Hell about it so he can’t turn his back on him when he needs him the most. John understands and says he loves Brady no matter what, so they are all in this together. John has a feeling there’s a hell of a lot more to this story. Tate asks what he means and if he thinks it’s possible that Brady is innocent.

Eric tells Holly that he and Nicole hated that they had to lie to her, but Daniel died before she was even born. Holly complains that Eric was already living with Nicole by the time she was old enough, accusing him of stealing Daniel’s life. Holly says it makes her sick to even look at him. Eric says it wasn’t planned like that. Eric says that they were a family and Nicole didn’t want to ruin that. Holly asks if it’s Nicole’s fault then. Eric admits he didn’t want her to know what he had done either. Eric tells Holly that he loves her like his own daughter, so he was afraid that if she knew the truth, it would’ve ruined their relationship. Holly tells him that he was right because she truly hates him. Holly calls him a hypocrite for lying to her forever when she grew up idolizing him. Holly talks about coming to him for help and advice because she thought of him as her dad and she thought she was so lucky, but she would still have her real father if not for him. Holly asks how Nicole could ever get past what he did. Eric says she didn’t and that it took years because Nicole was as mad at him as Holly is and rightfully so, but she eventually found it in her heart to forgive him. Holly tells him not to expect her to, because she’s never going to forgive him for what he did.

John tells Tate that he’s not saying Brady is innocent, but he doesn’t remember anything about hitting Sarah, so there could be mitigating factors that played in to the accident. John knows he would feel a lot better if he knew everything that happened that night. John encourages Tate not to feel guilty about standing by his father since he loves him just like he does and nothing would ever make him stop. John tells Tate that the same goes for him.

Maggie tells Justin that she appreciates Brady wanting to take responsibility for what happened and she has compassion for him, but questions knowing that he’s free and that they might run in to him. Justin knows the situation is very difficult. Maggie says it would be easier if she could just write him off forever, but she can’t because he’s family. Justin points out that Xander certainly doesn’t feel that way and wants to make sure Brady goes down. Maggie worries about the family imploding. Maggie turns to the portrait of Victor on the wall and says she can only imagine what he must think of this, adding that she wishes he was there.

Brady questions Ava eavesdropping on him. Ava explains that it was not on purpose as she just wanted to check on him, but then she realized he was walking back to the Salem Inn with Fiona. Brady makes sure she didn’t tell anyone about that. Ava says she was just relieved he wasn’t going to drive. Brady says at least not that night. Ava repeats that she should’ve done more. Brady assures that none of this is her fault but says if she wants to do him a favor, she can not tell anyone that she saw him with Fiona. Ava agrees not to and asks if she’s married or something. Brady then reveals that she’s Xander’s mother which shocks Ava.

Fiona thought hypnosis was just a silly parlor trick. Sarah says there is strong medical research that proves hypnosis can be very effective when done by a professional. Xander calls Marlena the best. Sarah agrees that she has helped many patients. Fiona questions if it would hold up in court if Marlena did help Sarah remember. Xander thinks it would be all the evidence that EJ would need to put Brady away. Sarah notes the one problem is that Brady is Marlena’s stepson, so she doubts she will help them put him behind bars. Xander states that Marlena is a woman of integrity and doesn’t think that would get in the way. Fiona then questions if Xander is sure since he shot Marlena. Xander stops and questions how she knew about that. Fiona flashes back to Brady telling her about it.

Justin tells Maggie that there is a chance that this isn’t over since EJ wasn’t happy about dropping the charges and is still determined to find a way to prosecute, which means finding evidence. Maggie thinks that will be hard without the car. Justin confirms EJ would need something more like an eye witness and asks if Sarah remembered seeing Brady that night. Maggie says no but Xander says she had a hasty flash of memory of the accident, but can’t identify the driver yet. Maggie encourages that maybe she will eventually.

Xander questions how Fiona knows that he shot Marlena. Fiona claims that after arriving in town, she decided to do some internet sleuthing to catch up on his life and it turns out she missed quite a lot. Xander says he can’t change who he was but assures that he’s a better man now because of his love for Sarah and that’s why he wants to make sure that Brady pays for what he did to her. Xander decides it’d be better if Sarah makes the appointment with Marlena since Marlena might not care for him, but she’ll do anything for Sarah. Fiona thinks Sarah should focus on her recovery. Sarah agrees and suggests letting it go which Xander questions. Sarah says she’s upset about what Brady did but prosecuting him is not going to help her walk again. Sarah adds that it was an accident. Xander argues that hitting her may be an accident, but leaving her to die in the street was a choice. Xander complains that they all live in this city and Brady is a danger to everyone. Sarah then decides that since she has a doctor’s appointment tomorrow, maybe it wouldn’t hurt to see Marlena too, leaving Fiona worried.

Ava didn’t realize that Xander’s mother was in town. Brady explains that she came in for Xander and Sarah’s first attempt at their wedding, but that first night at the Pub, he definitely didn’t know who she was. Ava laughs as she asks if Brady slept with Xander’s mother. Brady insists that they don’t want people to know they were involved. Ava asks if it was serious. Brady assures it was casual as they had a little connection, but now that he paralyzed her daughter in law, he thinks it’s best that Xander not know about it. Ava agrees not to say a word. Brady says he’s heading home. Ava stops him and acknowledges that they barely know each other, but says if he never needs to talk, he knows where to find her. Brady then walks away.

John tries turning on a baseball game to take Tate’s mind off things but Tate says he can’t stop worrying about Holly. John suggests checking in with her to let her know that he’s thinking about her. John is sure she will appreciate just knowing he’s there for her if she needs him.

Eric tells Holly that he’s not expecting her forgiveness, but he wants her to know how truly sorry he is. Eric states that her father was a good man and his friend and he loved him. Holly responds that she never got the chance to love him and that’s because of Eric. Holly then storms off, leaving Eric in tears. Eric sits down on the bench and thinks back to talking to Sarah years ago about how one day Holly would ask about what happened to her father and she might hate him for it. Eric then pulls out his phone and calls Nicole. Eric says he didn’t mean to wake her, but there’s something she needs to know.

Holly goes home in tears as she runs in to Maggie, who asks what’s wrong. Holly informs her that she just found out who really killed her dad. Maggie hugs Holly as she cries.

Tate tells John that he just sent Holly a message that he’s there if she wants to talk, but she still hasn’t read it. John is sure Holly will take him up on it when she’s ready. Brady then comes home, shocking Tate and John. Tate asks what he’s doing here and John asks what this means. Brady announces that Justin convinced EJ there wasn’t enough evidence against him, so he dropped the charges. Tate and John are thrilled as John hugs Brady.

Justin goes to the Brady Pub and questions the Pub being closed already. Ava is inside and informs him that Roman gave everyone the day off. Justin says that’s too bad as he was craving one of his burgers. Ava says she was just about to make herself one and offers Justin one too which he says would be nice. Ava mentions that she heard Justin did something nice for one of his clients today. Justin responds that nobody seems too happy about it, including Brady.

Fiona takes Sarah’s soup to go heat it up. Xander tells Sarah that he knows physical recovery is her top priority but making sure Brady is held accountable for what he did is important too. Xander hopes that a hypnosis session with Marlena is just what Sarah needs to unlock her memories of the hit and run. Fiona listens in from outside the door and says to herself that she’s sorry but she can’t allow that to happen.

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In the interrogation room, John asks Brady to not plead guilty until he knows the whole story. John adds that for all they know, there may be mitigating circumstances and a hell of a lot more to this story which Brady questions. John suggests maybe somebody else hit Sarah or his car malfunctioned. Brady reminds John that Kristen demolished the car so they’ll never really know. John says maybe something else was overlooked and offers to do some research but Brady says nothing is coming up, so he tells John to accept that he got drunk, hit Sarah and he’s going to pay for his crime.

EJ is on the phone at the police station, saying he wants everyone on this and all ducks in a row before the arraignment tomorrow. EJ declares that Brady Black must pay for what he has done. Eric then arrives and calls EJ a vindictive son of a bitch.

Tate tells Holly that she knows that Brady is not a bad person. Holly questions if a good person drives drunk, hits someone, and doesn’t even stop to check if they are dead or alive. Tate repeats that the situation isn’t black and white, arguing that Brady is an addict and has a disease. Holly complains that Brady should’ve dealt with it instead of making someone else suffer. Tate argues that Brady didn’t mean to which Holly complains further about. Tate repeats that Brady wasn’t thinking clearly, had a relapse, and is tortured with guilt. Tate doesn’t know why Holly doesn’t have some compassion for him. Holly reminds Tate that her father was killed by a drunk driver, who probably wasn’t in the right mind either. Tate acknowledges that making it harder for Holly to talk about but points out that was a terrible accident too and that she forgave Eric. Holly then questions what he means as Tate is shocked to realize she didn’t know. Holly asks what he’s talking about and what Eric has to do with her dad being killed by a drunk driver.

Justin supposes Brady was afraid to call Maggie because he didn’t want to be judged. Maggie argues that Brady knows she wouldn’t do that as sponsors don’t judge. Maggie talks about reassuring Brady that all he ever had to do was call her and she’d be there to get him back on track and prevent him from destroying himself or anyone else and especially from driving drunk. Maggie cries that’s why it’s so hard for her to believe that Brady actually did this. Justin still finds it hard to believe that Brady would drive drunk and not attend to Sarah after hitting her. Maggie says that’s exactly it and calls it so unlike Brady. Maggie knows Brady had a relapse and that’s very sad and disturbing, but the Brady that she knows would’ve got out of the car and raced over to help Sarah because he’s a good man. Justin agrees but notes that even though Brady doesn’t remember hitting Sarah, he confessed to the crime. Maggie questions Brady not remembering and why he’s confessing to something he has no memory of. Justin responds that all he knows is that Brady is determined to plead guilty. Maggie suggests maybe he didn’t do it as she can’t help but wish there was some way that Brady could turn out to be innocent in all of this.

Fiona still can’t believe this has happened to Sarah and so soon after she and Xander got married, especially on what was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of her life. Fiona thanks God that it wasn’t so much worse. Sarah then has a blurry memory of the accident. Xander asks her what’s wrong. Sarah responds that she remembers.

John reminds Brady that they are talking about the rest of his life and his kids’ lives. Brady repeats that he is thinking about his kids. John argues that Tate needs Brady, pointing out that his mother just got shipped off to prison and asks how he will handle seeing his father go too. Brady asks how Tate would handle him not facing his responsibilities. John argues that they need Brady in their lives. Brady argues that they’ll be fine and that Theresa will be out in 6 months while Rachel has Kristen. John says that’s his point since Theresa and Kristen are not stable. John repeats that Brady doesn’t know what happened that night. Brady says that he won’t change his mind on this. Brady declares that he put Sarah in a wheelchair so it was probably only a matter of time before he did this to someone else. Brady argues that there’s no other explanation for what happened that night.

Fiona gets worried and suggests Sarah is exhausted and should get some rest. Xander asks Sarah what else she remembers. Sarah responds that she remembers the accident, walking, hearing the sound of the car, turning around, and seeing the driver but she didn’t see Brady.

EJ asks if Eric shouldn’t be taking his wife and son on a trip to Paris. Eric corrects him that Nicole is soon to be his ex-wife and Jude is his son. EJ asks what Eric is doing back in Salem. Eric responds that he came to help his brother and it looks like he came just in time to stop EJ from railroading him. EJ argues that Brady punched his own one way ticket to prison by confessing to driving drunk and maiming poor Sarah. EJ brings up Eric and Sarah being an item at one point and asks where his compassion is for her. Eric says his heart breaks for Sarah and everyone who loves her but nothing’s going to stop him from making sure Brady gets a fair shake. EJ assures that he will and remarks that he shouldn’t be surprised that Eric is defending Brady going on a bender and running over an innocent person, considering he committed the exact same crime. EJ remarks that it appears vehicular homicide runs in their family, though Brady only crippled Sarah while Eric actually killed a man.

Holly demands an answer from Tate as to what Eric has to do with her dad being killed by a drunk driver. Tate apologizes as he thought she knew. Tate then tells her to forget he said anything but Holly says it’s too late for that as she can tell by his face that it’s way more than nothing. Holly reminds Tate that they don’t keep secrets from each other and says she needs to know. Tate then informs Holly that Eric was the drunk driver who killed her dad. Holly says that can’t be true and that he’s making this up. Tate asks why he would do that, knowing he would never lie to her especially about something this important. Holly questions how he found out. Tate reveals that he overheard his mom and grandma talking about it when he was a kid like it was a big family secret. Holly questions why he never told her. Tate says he thought that she knew. Holly sits down in shock, crying that Nicole told her that the drunk driver died in the accident so she can’t believe she lied to her about this. Tate is sure Nicole just wanted to protect her. Holly argues that Nicole wanted to move her to Paris to protect her from EJ and Tate without telling her that she’d be living with the man who killed her father. Holly complains that Nicole didn’t do this for her benefit, but for the same reason she does everything, to protect the love of her life, Eric.

Justin tells Maggie that she is so gracious and forgiving. Justin doesn’t think he could be either in her shoes. Maggie reminds him that he was in her shoes, just like she was in Brady’s shoes, when they believed she caused the accident that killed Adrienne along with Eric and Sarah’s baby, but then she was found innocent as Orpheus put her in the driver’s seat to frame her for the crash. Justin wishes there was a remote possibility that Brady was framed for this crime but says there’s just no evidence to support that. Maggie doesn’t understand how a good kind-hearted person like Brady could’ve hurt Sarah and just driven off. Maggie argues that the Brady she knows and loves couldn’t have done this.

Xander questions Sarah saying she didn’t see Brady and asks who she did see. Sarah responds that there was a glare so the image is blurry. Fiona questions her not seeing the driver’s face. Sarah confirms she didn’t, but in her mind’s eye there is a figure and she can’t make out who it is. Xander suggests it could become clearer if they keep talking about it and asks her if she remembers any more details. Sarah says she’s trying but Fiona thinks that’s enough for this evening. Fiona argues that Sarah needs her rest and she doesn’t see any point trying to remember when they all know Brady hit her that night.

EJ asks Eric if he struck a nerve by bringing up the fact that he mowed down Dr. Daniel Jonas. EJ asks if Eric thinks about Holly’s deceased father when he’s lying in bed next to her mother. Eric responds that he’s here to see Brady. EJ tells him that he’s in the interrogation room and suggests he can offer absolution. EJ warns that saying the rosary won’t cut it for the jury as Brady will be doing his pennance in prison for the rest of his life. Eric informs EJ that Nicole’s lawyer is fast tracking her divorce, so he should be receiving his final decree any day now as EJ walks away. John comes out of the interrogation room and calls Eric a sight for sore eyes as they hug. John asks if he’s jet lagged but Eric says he’s okay. John asks about Nicole and Jude. Eric says they are all good and just settling in to life in Paris. John says it looks that way from his pictures. Eric assumes he came from seeing Brady and asks how he’s doing. John says he’d be doing a lot better if he wasn’t hellbent on pleading guilty at his arraignment tomorrow, so right now he’s thanking God that Eric is here because he may be their last best chance to talk some sense in to him.

Brady thinks back to drinking with Fiona at the bar on the night of the accident. Eric then arrives to see him and they hug.

Tate tells Holly that she knows Eric is a really good person and he felt horrible about what he did and was tormented. Holly mocks that Eric found a way to get over killing her dad and is ready to move on with Nicole and their baby. Tate argues that she knows that’s not how Eric is. Holly stops him and says she doesn’t need him to defend Eric like he did Brady as some things like this are indefensible.

Justin goes to the police station and asks John if he talked to Brady. John says he did but it was unfortunately pointless since Brady doesn’t want to take his advice and wants to plead guilty, so he’s hoping Eric can get through to him. Justin is surprised to learn Eric is there. John informs him that he just flew in from Paris this morning. Justin is not surprised that he would show up for his brother. John says Eric is in there now, so he hopes he has better luck at changing Brady’s mind than he did. Justin responds that maybe the mind they need to change isn’t Brady’s…

Brady questions what Eric is doing here. Eric asks where else he would be when his brother is going through this. Brady asks if Nicole and Jude are with him. Eric says they are still in Paris as he wanted all his focus on helping him. Brady appreciates him being there but says he’s not going to convince him not to plead guilty. Eric says he’s not going to do that.

Xander tells Fiona that he’s aware that Brady confessed but a positive ID from Sarah would really strengthen the case against him and prevent him from getting off on a legal technicality. Xander asks Sarah if anything else is coming back to her. Sarah says she’s trying but can’t remember. Fiona says no one blames her and suggests Xander go downstairs to get some soup while she will help Sarah get some much needed rest. Xander asks if Sarah thinks that’s best. Sarah admits soup sounds good so Xander agrees to go get her some and exits the room. Fiona tells Sarah they are alone at last.

Brady questions Eric not being there to talk him out of pleading guilty. Eric says if anyone understands he needs to atone for his sins, it’s him. Eric brings up that Holly lost her father and Maggie lost her son all because he drove drunk. Brady says he almost did the same to Sarah. Eric asks if he’s sure he was driving the car that hit Sarah. Brady admits he doesn’t remember hitting her but he remembers being in a drunken stupor so he had to have done it. Eric admires him taking responsibility and says he’ll be here for him all the way. Brady appreciates that. Eric adds that he needs to finally take responsibility for the tragic mistake that he made. Brady doesn’t understand. Eric declares that he needs to find Holly to finally tell her the truth that he caused her father’s death.

Tate tells Holly that he knows this is a lot. Holly asks him to just go because she needs to be alone. Tate doesn’t think that’s a good idea but Holly insists. Tate agrees to go but says he’s there if she needs him as he walks away. Holly breaks down crying in the park.

John tells Justin that is why they pay him the big bucks. Justin hopes he can get through to him. John says he has faith in him so he will leave him to it. John exits as EJ comes over to Justin and says he’s throwing the book at Brady. Justin tells him to go ahead but he will have him laughed out of court because he has no witnesses or evidence. EJ argues that he has a confession. Justin remarks that anyone can walk in and confess to a crime but without proof, there’s reasonable doubt which leads to an acquittal. Justin tells EJ to save himself the embarrassment and drop the charges against Brady right now.

Xander goes to the living room and tells Maggie that Sarah got hungry for soup. Xander adds that there’s good important news as Sarah had a memory from the accident. Maggie asks if she was able to tell who was driving the car. Xander says not yet but talking about it was tiring her out. Maggie offers to go up and sit with her but Xander says there’s no need. Xander says that he will bring up the soup and then is sure she will get some rest, meanwhile nurse Fiona is watching over her.

Fiona encourages Sarah to forget about her troubles and get some sleep, promising it will all seem brighter.

Holly looks up the news article on her phone, confirming that Eric was charged with killing Daniel as she is shocked to see that it is true.

Tate sits at home, looking at the article about Brady’s arrest on his phone. John comes home and tells him that he just came from seeing Brady. Tate asks how he’s doing. John responds that he’s determined to take responsibility for Sarah’s hit and run. Tate asks if John thinks there’s any possibility that Brady won’t go down for this. John informs him that Justin is working on that now, but it will come down to one volatile player.

EJ questions Justin’s sobriety if he thinks he would even consider releasing Brady when they both know he’s guilty as sin. Justin asks how EJ intends to prove that since he can’t place him or his vehicle at the scene and Brady has no memory of it nor can Sarah identify who hit her and he can’t produce the car. EJ argues that the car was allegedly stolen but they both know Brady likely made it disappear. EJ thinks he might add destruction of evidence to the list of charges. Justin argues that he can’t prove any of it, so his case is built like a sand castle. Justin asks if EJ really wants to risk his shaky legal reputation by bringing it to a grand jury.

Maggie knows Xander is anxious to have Brady convicted but they don’t want to pressure Sarah into remembering anything too fast. Xander admits he is anxious to see Brady pay for what he did to Sarah but he doesn’t want to pressure her on something so traumatic. Maggie encourages Xander to have faith that Sarah will remember eventually. Xander tells Maggie that having her and Fiona has been so important to he and Sarah as he doesn’t know what they would’ve done without them. Maggie says they won’t have to worry about that as they both love them very much and want what’s best for them, so they’re not going anywhere.

Fiona watches over Sarah as she falls asleep.

Justin joins Brady in the interrogation room. Brady tells Justin that if he’s here to convince him not to plead guilty, he can forget it because John already tried and sent Eric in as a backup and that didn’t work either. Justin announces to Brady that he’s not here to talk about the arraignment because there’s not going to be one. EJ walks in and questions what Brady is still doing there when he said he’s free to go. Brady questions what’s going on as EJ tells Justin to get Brady out before he changes his mind. Brady refuses to go anywhere until he understands what’s happening. Justin explains that he just convinced EJ that it was foolish to present a case against Brady when all he has is circumstantial evidence. Brady asks if Sarah and her family don’t deserve justice. EJ insists that they will get it as soon as he gets the evidence to prove Brady hit Sarah, then he will haul his ass back in. Justin wishes him luck with that. EJ warns that this is not over by a long shot. Justin tells Brady that they will get him home to his family.

Tate questions John about Brady’s fate being left in the hands of the one person who hates him even more than Xander does. John encourages Tate to keep the faith. John asks Tate if anything else has him down and says he can always tell by looking at his face, so if he wants to talk, he’s here. Tate explains that he’s really mad at himself because he told Holly something that he shouldn’t have and now she’s really angry and badly hurt.

Holly cries that she can’t believe they kept it from her for all these years that Eric killed her dad. Eric then arrives in the park to see her.

Xander tells Maggie that when Sarah first told him that his mom might be coming, he was livid but he understood why Sarah wanted to persuade Fiona to come to their wedding. Xander talks about the resentment he had for Fiona being absent for so much of his life, but he didn’t understand the struggles she was overcoming and now she’s here and he can see the good in her. Xander admits it warms his heart. Maggie says that Fiona showed how much she loves him by being here with all of them through this difficult time. Maggie calls Fiona a godsend which Xander agrees with.

Fiona sings a lullaby while watching Sarah sleep. Fiona then grabs a pillow and says for God to forgive her for what she’s about to do as she raises the pillow over Sarah.

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Sarah goes to her room where Maggie is waiting. Maggie says she wanted to talk to her about decorations for Victoria’s first birthday party tomorrow but Sarah thinks Maggie wanted to help her get back in the bed. Maggie admits her concerns with Sarah still getting used to the wheelchair. Sarah assures that she feels confident that she can do it. Maggie holds back from helping her while Holly looks in to the room as Sarah moves herself onto the bed.

Fiona joins Xander in the living room. Fiona almost reaches for the alcohol but pours a water instead as Xander asks about Victoria. Fiona says she’s in the kitchen with Bonnie getting ice cream. Xander assumes that Fiona is settling in okay at the Kiriakis Mansion. Fiona confirms that she is and wonders why Xander ever moved out. Xander responds that Victor was a less gracious host than Maggie. Justin walks in and greets them, noting that Bonnie told him they had moved in and asks about Sarah. Fiona says that she’s resting right now. Justin offers he and Bonnie’s help if Sarah needs anything but Xander responds that what Sarah needs is for Justin to fire his client.

John finishes a call with Belle as he sits at home with Marlena. John tells Marlena that he told Belle about Brady and she even offered to come home to represent him, but he told her that Justin is all over it. John adds that Paul also offered to come home for moral support as he just wants to be there for all of them.

Tate goes to the police station to visit Brady in the interrogation room.

Xander questions how Justin could offer to defend the man who nearly killed Sarah. Justin argues that he loves Sarah but Brady is family too and everyone deserves a defense. Xander argues that driving drunk is not just a mistake but a crime. Xander adds that after running Sarah down, he just went on his way and didn’t even bother to check if she was dead or alive. Justin gets that Xander is suffering. Xander argues that Sarah may never walk again so he doesn’t think Brady should ever see daylight again. Xander remarks that scum like that should be locked up with the key thrown away. Fiona cuts him off and tells him that it was an accident.

Sarah insist to Maggie that she can do it but Maggie insists on helping her. Holly comes in and tells Sarah that she can help too if she lets her which Sarah allows so Maggie and Holly help Sarah in to bed. Sarah thanks them and jokes about not knowing where she gets the stubbornness from. Maggie encourages her being strong and determined. Holly tells Sarah that she’s really sorry, insisting that she is to blame since if the cabin key was where it was supposed to be, she wouldn’t have to go look for it. Sarah assures that the search for the key is not what put her in the wheelchair and that there’s only one person to blame which is not Holly.

Brady didn’t expect to see Tate. Tate responds that he just needed to see how he is if that’s okay. Brady says it’s fine but that Tate must pretty ashamed of him. Tate responds that he’s not and that he feels bad for him. Tate wants to understand how this happened. Brady says it starts with one drink and then it leads to a couple more. Brady states that he’s an alcoholic and sometimes it’s very hard for him to stop. Tate asks about the accident. Brady tells him that he doesn’t remember because that’s how drunk he was. Tate questions why he even relapsed in the first place as he doesn’t understand what happened to make him start drinking again.

John tells Marlena that he talked to his dad this morning to fill him in on what’s going on. John says he’s upset for all of them and sad that Brady fell off the wagon and about the accident, so he wanted to know if he could do anything to help. Marlena calls him such a kind man. John appreciates everyone’s offer but talks about the phone calls to update everyone about Brady being a lot. Marlena says luckily, he has her to help him, assuring that she’s right here for him and they are going to get through this together as they hug.

Holly tells Sarah that she can’t just let her off that easy since the only reason she had the cabin key was because she was lying to everyone just so she and Tate could spend time together. Sarah tells Holly that she’s allowed to feel guilty for lying but not about what happened to her. Sarah repeats that the only person to blame is the driver who hit her. Sarah asks if she’s getting through to her at all. Holly guesses a little and thanks her for being so kind to her, but she still wishes she could go back in time and leave the key where it was meant to be. Sarah talks about lives being changed forever in one moment and they have no control over what happens to them, so all they can do is try to handle the circumstances the best they can. Maggie encourages being grateful that Sarah is getting stronger every day. Sarah admits it’s not as fast as she’d like but she’s getting there. Holly thanks God for that.

Tate asks if Brady started drinking again because of Theresa. Brady clarifies that he’s not blaming her since he’s responsible for his own actions, but when he saw Theresa marrying Alex, he didn’t like it as he did think there was a chance they could get back together and when he realized that wasn’t going to happen, it hit him hard so he went to the Pub and went downhill from there. Tate points out that Theresa’s wedding was weeks ago. Brady admits that he’d been drinking the whole time. Brady reminds Tate of when he sent him back to lacrosse camp and how it seems they were both lying to each other that day, but his lies were worse because the consequences were tragic and cannot be undone. Brady talks about being right in the middle of his addiction, so he didn’t want Tate to see how bad he had become. Brady thanks Tate for not being ashamed of him, but says he’s ashamed of himself.

Xander questions if Fiona is defending Brady, arguing that she doesn’t even know him. Fiona says she’s not, but she’s been told that Brady is an alcoholic and has a disease like she does and it’s not like he meant to hit Sarah. Justin agrees, so Xander complains that Justin has made it clear whose side he’s on. Justin argues that it’s not about taking sides, but about having compassion for someone who made a terrible mistake and is incredibly remorseful about it. Justin repeats that Brady is a member of the family and brings up that the family didn’t write Xander off when he held Bonnie hostage in the shed. Xander argues that Justin wasn’t rushing to represent him back then like he’s doing for Brady. Justin remarks that Xander is lucky he doesn’t need legal representation now after nearly choking Brady to death. Xander declares that Brady better hope he doesn’t get another chance because if he does, he’s going to break his neck.

John thanks Marlena and says he needed that. Marlena says she did too. John declares it’s now time to go talk to his son. Marlena asks if he’d like some company but John feels he should handle this on his own. Marlena tells John to tell Brady that she loves him. John says he will as he then exits.

Brady tells Tate that he’s now heard it all and it’s okay if he wants nothing to do with him anymore. Tate asks how he can even say that when he’s his dad. Tate brings up that Brady didn’t turn his back on him when everyone blamed him for Holly’s overdose and even tried to take the fall for him. Tate says he feels bad for what’s happened to Sarah but there’s no way he’s turning his back on Brady. Brady asks if Tate isn’t pissed that he tried to keep him and Holly apart. Tate insist that he only cares about being there for him. Brady tells Tate that Theresa may not be the only one that’s going to be in prison. Tate questions if Brady would go to prison for an accident. Brady responds that drunk driving and hitting someone is not an accident but a horrible crime as he could’ve cost Sarah her life. Tate is thankful that he didn’t and encourages that Sarah will forgive him in time because she’s a doctor and gets that he has a disease. Tate believes everyone will forgive him as he already has. They hug until an officer comes in to tell Tate his time is up. Tate tells Brady that he loves him and then exits.

Maggie asks Sarah if she can get her anything. Sarah says she’s good and wants to check on Victoria. Maggie says not right now since Bonnie has her in the kitchen, tasting ice cream. Sarah laughs about Bonnie being so good with her. Maggie talks about Victoria being at the pool and comments that she will be walking soon. Maggie then apologizes as Sarah knows it will be impossible for her to keep up with Victoria or walk next to her. Sarah encourages that she will find a way and she’s glad Victoria is growing up. Sarah says she’s lucky to have a wonderful husband and beautiful daughter, so the wheelchair won’t stop her from being the best mother and wife she can be. Maggie says she’s so proud of her. Sarah is proud of Maggie too for always being so strong despite all the losses she’s suffered. Sarah reminds her that tomorrow is Victoria’s first birthday party.

Justin says he needs to go check in with his office. Xander hopes that they lost Brady’s paperwork. After Justin exits, Xander questions how he can do this to them and defend the swine that left Sarah for dead. Fiona assures Xander that she’s 100% on his side. Xander talks about how supportive she’s been and says he doesn’t know what they would’ve done without her. Fiona assures she’ll always be there. Xander invites Fiona to come with him when he goes to check on Sarah so they exit together.

Eric surprises Marlena at her door. Marlena hugs him and says she’s so glad to see him. Eric says he’s missed her so much. Marlena talks about missing him and Jude, thanking him for all the pictures and videos. Eric tells her that Jude and Nicole are doing well, adding that John and Marlena will have to plan a trip to Paris to come see them. Marlena thanks Eric for coming to them. Eric responds that there’s no way he was going to stay in France while his brother’s in trouble.

John goes to visit Brady in the interrogation room and tells him that everyone who loves him is there for him. Brady remarks that maybe they should go see Sarah and then see how they feel. John says they are capable of caring about him and Sarah. John assures that Brady won’t be in here long because Justin will get him cleared of all charges but Brady responds that he doesn’t want to be cleared, he wants to pay for his crime.

Xander goes to check on Sarah, who says she’s going over the list of everything for Victoria’s birthday party. Xander asks what he can do but Sarah says Maggie has it all covered. Fiona joins Xander and checks on Sarah, saying they just want to focus on making things easier for her. Xander remarks that some of them have been doing a better job than others, since he just tried and failed to get Justin to drop Brady as a client.

Justin finds Maggie in the living room and says he was about to call her. Justin informs her that Xander wasn’t too happy about him taking Brady’s case and actually asked him to drop it, but he said no. Justin wonders how Maggie feels about that.

Tate meets Holly in the park and kisses her. Holly says she’s so glad to see him as she needed that badly. Holly asks how he is. Tate says he’s okay and just came from seeing his dad at the police station. Tate admits it was awful and depressing as Hell as he feels so sorry for him. Holly questions why.

Eric asks Marlena about Brady drinking for awhile now. Marlena confirms it’s been since Theresa got married since Brady had hopes they would get back together and then his hopes were dashed. Marlena calls it so sad since Brady had been sober for so long and then to drive drunk, hit somebody, and leave the scene. Marlena could never imagine that Brady could be so reckless and cruel as he didn’t even call anyone to let them know that Sarah was lying on the side of the road. Eric calls it hard to believe but says he’s the last one to judge after what he did to Holly’s father.

Tate tells Holly that Brady is in jail and questions why he wouldn’t feel bad for him. Holly argues that’s where he belongs for getting wasted and plowing his car in to Sarah, who is now paralyzed. Holly argues that she just watched Sarah struggle to get herself in to bed and there’s some things she’ll probably never be able to do again. Tate argues that Brady feels horrible and hates himself for what happened but it was an accident. Holly calls it an accident that could’ve been easily prevented because Brady didn’t have to get drunk and drive. Holly states it wasn’t just an accident, it was a crime. Tate argues that Brady wasn’t thinking straight and was upset about Theresa. Holly asks if that’s an excuse and if they’re supposed to feel sorry for him. Tate wishes Holly wouldn’t be so judgmental about this because she knows he feels terrible about what happened to Sarah, but Brady is suffering too. Tate doesn’t know why they are arguing abou when this situation is not black and white. Holly complains that it is exactly that as there’s no grey area and Sarah may never walk again, so she doesn’t know how the hell Tate can defend Brady.

Maggie tells Justin that she doesn’t want him to stop defending Brady in spite of what happened as she will always love him, but she’s profoundly disappointed in him and horrified that Brady could’ve drove drunk, hit her daughter, and then drove off. Justin says it seems a lot of people in the house are struggling with how someone they all love could cause such a tragedy. Maggie says it may be somewhat easier for her to understand since she’s familiar with that disease of Brady’s. Maggie talks about how it lies in wait for that moment of weakness and says the only way to fight is to ask for help and reach out to your sponsor. Maggie cries that she knows she could’ve helped Brady, but he never gave her the chance.

John doesn’t understand and questions why Brady would call Justin if he didn’t want to be defended. Brady explains that Jada wanted to do things by the book so he didn’t have a choice. Brady declares that he’s going to plead guilty and suffer the consequences. John asks if he even knows what he’s taking responsibility for. Brady says Sarah being in a wheelchair is a pretty big clue. John argues that there’s no proof that Brady caused the accident and the police have no evidence now that his car is gone. Brady talks about Kristen doing that in thinking of Rachel. John suggests he do the same thing. Brady says his kids are all he’s thinking about as he doesn’t want them to be ashamed of the kind of man that their father is. John argues that Justin defending him is nothing to be ashamed about. Brady insists that he’s doing it and there’s no way to change his mind. John tells Brady that his kids won’t be the only ones heartbroken if Brady is locked up as it will devastate him too. John asks Brady to do it for him.

Sarah understands Xander is angry but points out that Brady is family, so she can understand why Justin wouldn’t want to abandon him. Xander still wants Brady to rot in Hell. Fiona suggests focusing on the positives like Victoria’s birthday. Fiona says she’s there for any help they need. Sarah thanks her. Fiona says that Sarah is like a daughter to her now and she’s terribly sorry that she has to suffer like this which she doesn’t deserve.

Marlena knows Eric still lives with the pain of what happened to Daniel. Eric says there’s not a day that goes by that he doesn’t think about him. Eric adds that since he’s been back, he feels a tremendous amount of sadness and remorse. Eric says that back when he and Nicole were married, they decided that Holly was too young to know the details of the accident that killed her father but they agreed that someday, she deserved to know the truth. Marlena is surprised to learn that Holly still doesn’t know Eric caused the accident. Eric explains that they wanted to wait for the right time and that EJ threatened to tell Holly the truth when Nicole filed for divorce. Eric reveals that he and Nicole decided that he needs to be the one to tell Holly the truth before she hears it from someone else.

Tate tells Holly that she knows that Brady is not a bad person. Holly questions if a good person drives drunk, hits someone, and doesn’t even stop to check if they are dead or alive. Tate repeats that the situation isn’t black and white, arguing that Brady is an addict and has a disease. Holly complains that Brady should’ve dealt with it instead of making someone else suffer. Tate argues that Brady didn’t mean to which Holly complains further about. Tate repeats that Brady wasn’t thinking clearly, had a relapse, and is tortured with guilt. Tate doesn’t know why Holly doesn’t have some compassion for him. Holly reminds Tate that her father was killed by a drunk driver, who probably wasn’t in the right mind either. Tate acknowledges that making it harder for Holly to talk about but points out that was a terrible accident too and that she forgave Eric. Holly then questions what he means as Tate is shocked to realize she didn’t know.

Justin supposes Brady was afraid to call Maggie because he didn’t want to be judged. Maggie argues that Brady knows she wouldn’t do that as sponsors don’t judge. Maggie talks about reassuring Brady that all he ever had to do was call her and she’d be there to get him back on track and prevent him from destroying himself or anyone else and especially from driving drunk. Maggie cries that’s why it’s so hard for her to believe that Brady actually did this.

Brady tells John that he would do anything for him but this. John repeats that he respects Brady’s decision to want to take responsibility but questions how he can do that without having all the facts. Brady states that he got drunk, hit a woman with his car, and left her at the scene so he thinks the facts are pretty straightforward. John says maybe he’s right and everything will turn out as he thinks it is. John asks Brady to not plead guilty until he knows the whole story. John adds that for all they know, there may be mitigating circumstances and a hell of a lot more to this story.

Fiona can’t believe this has happened to Sarah and so soon after she and Xander got married, especially on what was supposed to be one of the happiest nights of her life. Fiona thanks God that it wasn’t so much worse. Sarah then has a blurry memory of the accident. Xander asks her what’s wrong.

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Kayla goes to see Steve at Stephanie’s apartment and jokes with him about having plumbing issues.

Leo sits in the town square going over his script writing when Chad approaches. Leo greets him and says he hasn’t seen him around the office much so he asks how things are. Chad says things are okay and thanks him. Leo figured a guy who’s wife just came back from the dead would be a lot happier than he is and asks what gives.

In the living room of the DiMera Mansion, “Abigail” calls Mark and tells him that she was able to convince Chad to move back home to be with the kids. She calls it a relief to not have him hovering all the time and now that she can finally breathe, she thinks they need to figure out the next step of their plan, right as Stephanie enters the room.

Gabi tells EJ that she doesn’t know why she’s suddenly getting cold feet as she really wants to get back at Stefan. EJ tells her that she doesn’t have to make a decision right away and advises her to think it through because once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no going back. Gabi questions why EJ is being so nice about this. EJ supposes it’s because he recently had his own heart broken and he was angry but also hurt and he knows he would do anything to make his pain go away, even if it meant swallowing his own pride. Stefan then enters the room to ask if EJ has seen Gabi but is surprised to see them together. Stefan says he didn’t expect to find Gabi in here. Gabi starts to explain but Stefan says he knows exactly what was going on. Stefan accuses EJ of inviting Gabi in to his lair to offer her a sympathetic ear and clearly gave her his robe. Stefan says he shouldn’t be surprised that EJ is there for her since he’s made such a public stance on where he stands on their marital issues. EJ tries to explain but Stefan tells him to stay out of it. Stefan declares that EJ is trying to use Gabi to get revenge on him. EJ then remarks that it’s more like the other way around. Stefan asks what the hell that means.

Kayla asks Steve what happened. Steve calls it a long story about him against the garbage disposal and explains that he almost got his wedding ring caught. Kayla asks why he didn’t take it off first. Steve responds that he’s a proudly married man that doesn’t like taking it off which Kayla calls very sweet.

“Abigail” tells Mark that she will call him back and hangs up. She introduces herself to Stephanie, who informs her that she is her cousin. Stephanie says she probably should’ve called first but “Abigail” says it’s fine. Stephanie adds that she didn’t mean to interrupt her call as it sounded pretty important since she was talking about the next steps in her plan.

Kayla tells Steve that Stephanie is lucky to have a brave papa like him. Steve comments that he wouldn’t have to make plumbing house calls if she didn’t move out. Kayla jokes that he would’ve been happy to have her live with them forever. Steve talks about not even knowing what a family was until he had Kayla and now seeing what Jack and Jennifer are going through with Abigail makes him want to hold his kids close and never let go. Kayla says she feels the same way.

“Abigail” claims to Stephanie that she was just talking to her doctor about her treatment plan and figuring out the next steps. Stephanie asks if there’s something they can do to help get her memory back. “Abigail” says she hopes so. Stephanie informs her that Kayla is her mom. “Abigail” remembers Kayla saying she was her aunt. Stephanie knows it’s a lot to keep track of. She talks about finding out everyone is connected to someone else in town. Stephanie explains that Steve is Jack’s brother. “Abigail” responds that it’s not the only connection they have since Stephanie moved in with her husband after they thought she was dead.

Chad tells Leo that things with Abigail are fine. Leo mocks that, feeling fine is boring. Chad says he gets his point and he’s thrilled that Abigail is back but she looks different and doesn’t remember anything about her life other than Clyde stabbing her. Chad adds that she doesn’t remember him or the kids but Stephanie is going to see her so they hope seeing familiar faces will bring back memories. Leo asks if she doesn’t have to remember anything since he’d prefer she not remember that he stole her jewelry or that she was once on his revenge list. Chad tells him not to revel in her amnesia and that he would love for her to get it all back. Leo says that’s fair enough. Chad asks if he wants to know who is on his revenge list. Leo hopes it’s not him. Chad says not at the moment and that it’s Clyde Weston and everyone else who helped keep Abigail from them.

Aaron returns to Salem and goes to the hospital to see his brother, Mark. Mark comments on Aaron spending camp impersonating Tate and thought he was going to call him when his flight landed. Aaron says he took a cab and figured that Mark would be pretty pissed which Mark confirms. Aaron apologizes for lying to him and explains that Tate asked him to help so he and Holly could spend the summer together. Aaron talks about receiving training that could go to a college scholarship. Mark asks what will happen when Brady asks to be reimbursed now that he knows he paid for Aaron to go. Aaron remarks that Brady is rolling in money and wouldn’t miss it but then declares that he will figure out a way to pay him back. Mark is glad to hear him say that but tells him to wait until Brady reaches out to him because he has more important things going on.

Stefan tells Gabi that he just spoke to “Abigail”, who encouraged him not to give up and to keep fighting for them. Stefan says his idea was to come apologize again for hurting Gabi and tell her again that he still loves her and that he knows she still loves him. Stefan asks if they can go somewhere and talk. Gabi agrees to but Stefan sees EJ trying to kick Gabi’s clothes under the bed. Stefan then yells at Gabi, questioning if those are her clothes on the floor.

Stephanie tells “Abigail” that she didn’t realize Chad told her about them. “Abigail” remarks that the bombshells just keep coming. Stephanie apologizes as she knows that must have been really upsetting to hear. Stephanie assures her that Chad never stopped loving Abigail and it was so difficult for him to move on. “Abigail” stops her and says she doesn’t have to explain, understanding they thought she was gone and if she was, she would’ve wanted Chad to move on and find happiness. Stephanie says that Chad never found it without her. “Abigail” asks about them moving in together. Stephanie says they gave it a try, but in the end, Chad’s feelings for Abigail are why they didn’t work out. Stephanie insists they are just friends now and that’s all they will ever be. Stephanie adds that Chad’s the reason she is here since he said she should come see her. “Abigail” asks how Chad seemed. Stephanie admits he’s not great as it’s difficult for him to have her so close but so far. “Abigail” says she wishes it didn’t have to be this way. Stephanie explains that Chad thought her coming to see her would help jog some memories loose. Stephanie talks about how they were really close when they were younger and jokes about knowing Abigail’s secrets.

Kayla tells Steve that she spoke with Jennifer this morning. Steve asks if she’s doing any better. Kayla says not really as she’s torturing herself since she’s the only person who can’t accept that this person is Abigail. Steve asks if Jennifer believes it. Kayla says that Jennifer feels in her heart that she would recognize her own daughter. Steve feels it’s a defense mechanism. Kayla guesses that Jennifer is so afraid of losing her again that she’s afraid to accept it. Steve admits he hates to say it but it’s not like DNA tests have never been wrong at University Hospital. Kayla says she knows but she was there, took the swab, and brought it to the lab. Kayla mentions the only other person involved in this is Mark and she trusts him completely.

Aaron is shocked to learn that Brady is in jail and worries about Tate. Mark brings up Sarah, who was run over and left for dead on the side of the road. Aaron says he’s sorry that happened. Mark mentions that Sarah had just been married and is a mom too, while now her whole life is upended and she may never walk again. Aaron guesses that’s not the only reason he’s taking it that hard. Mark asks what he means. Aaron says when he hears about people in a car accident, he can’t help but think about their parents and it feels like reliving it all over again.

Leo asks Chad if he has any leads on Clyde and “Abigail” or who was holding her in Poplar Bluff. Chad says not yet. Leo asks if he has any idea why. Chad says he’s asking a lot of questions. Leo blames being a journalist. Chad says it’s fine, he just doesn’t have any answers yet. Leo then asks Chad if he’s planning on attending Stephanie’s memorial service for Everett now that his ashes have been released to her. Chad says he was just with Stephanie and she didn’t say anything. Leo is sure she’ll reach back out but points out that there won’t be a lot of people attending since Everett only knew Stephanie, them, and his friend Connie. Chad asks who Connie is. Leo says he never mentioned her to him either. Chad questions how he knows all of this. Leo explains that he happened to go by Stephanie’s right after Jada left, to go over his press release. Chad argues that he’s supposed to go over press releases with him. Leo then reveals it’s not for the Spectator but for his new job, so Chad questions if he’s leaving the paper. Leo responds that this is what he was hoping to discuss with him.

Stefan questions Gabi sleeping with EJ last night. EJ tells Stefan to take it easy. Stefan demands an answer from Gabi. Gabi then admits that she slept with EJ. Stefan calls EJ a son of a bitch and punches him.

Leo guesses Chad hasn’t heard that he’s been named the new head writer of Body and Soul. Chad admits he hasn’t but congratulates him. Leo calls it an amazing opportunity and a dream come true. Chad asks if that means he will be stepping away from Lady Whistleblower. Leo says he originally planned to do both, but now that he’s in the thick of it and he’s drowning having to deal with the actors and write six episodes a week with no days off or hiatuses. Leo says he only gets one week a year off and he’s grateful for the opportunity but admits the show is taking over his life. Chad asks if he needs a find a successor then to his gossip column. Leo thinks that might be best. Chad admits that he’s sorry to see Leo go as he mostly liked working with him. Leo tells Chad that he might see a storyline on Body and Soul that seems familiar based on is she the hero’s dead wife or not, but Chad is not on board with it.

Stephanie tells “Abigail” about being a racecar driver in the past. Stephanie talks about how Abigail always looked out for her and calls her the best cousin and friend one could’ve asked for. “Abigail” says she’s sorry but is sure she would feel the same if she could remember. Stephanie says she’s sure she feels really lost and lonely right now. Stephanie declares that memory or not, she’d still like to be her friend even if they are starting from scratch. “Abigail” says she’d like that too as they hug.

Mark tells Aaron that he has been thinking a lot about their parents lately and says they’d be so proud of Aaron in his senior year. Mark encourages that Aaron is a good kid with his heart in the right place. Aaron credits having a very cool older brother to look after him. Aaron apologizes for letting him down and doubts that Mark did anything so stupid when he was his age. Mark responds that he’d be surprised.

EJ screams at Stefan that he’s going to regret doing that as Gabi gets in between them to keep them apart. Stefan asks if EJ is proud of himself for taking advantage of his wife to hurt him. Gabi tells Stefan that nobody took advantage of her as she knew exactly what she was doing. Stefan tells Gabi not to defend EJ. Gabi responds that she’s telling the truth that she seduced EJ. Stefan questions why when she hates his guts. Gabi shouts that she hated Stefan’s even more and she wanted to get back at him for sleeping with Ava. Gabi asks what would hurt worse than knowing she slept with the brother that he despises. EJ goes to get himself some ice. Stefan questions Gabi setting out to inflict maximum damage on him and says that she succeeded admirably. Stefan asks if she’s happy now.

Steve asks Kayla if she thinks Abigail will ever get her memory back. Kayla wishes she knew but says there’s no way of telling so all they can do is be supportive of her and Chad and try not to put any pressure on her. Steve says she must be overwhelmed. Kayla hoped that being in the presence of friend and family would make a difference, but if not, she is going to suggest sessions with Marlena. Steve talks about when he didn’t know who he was and how he was afraid to remember, but feels like a fool for wasting one second with her. Kayla responds that she got him back and that’s all that matters as they kiss.

Aaron questions Mark as to what bad decisions he could possibly have ever made. Mark responds that he’s made some legit bad decisions. Aaron asks how bad they could possibly have been. Mark repeats that he’d be surprised. Aaron decides to believe him but remains unsure what bad decisions he possibly could have made. Aaron supposes now would be a bad time to ask him to sign off on his physical sports form. Mark says he actually needs to do the exam. Aaron guesses tampering with medical stuff could get him fired. Mark offers to recommend a colleague but Aaron says he’ll take care of it. Mark tells Aaron that he’ll see him at home and he’s glad to have him back.

Chad tells Leo that he should’ve asked for his permission before using his wife’s life story. Leo argues that it’s only loosely based on her and points out that it’s not like the amnesia angle hasn’t been done on soap operas before. Chad tells Leo that the problem is if they do a DNA test, you get the answer, so questions where the suspense is. Leo argues that in the soap world, a DNA test is barely worth the paper it’s printed on since the doctor could be on the take. Chad argues that his life isn’t a soap opera and he’s got his wife back. Leo tells Chad that’s good as he doesn’t want to see him go through any more trauma since he’s suffered enough. Chad says he can never tell when he’s being serious. Leo assures that he means it and admits he loves drama, but also a happy ending and he hopes that Chad and Abigail get theirs.

Stephanie suggests to “Abigail” that they grab dinner sometime. “Abigail” says it would be great to get out of the house and mix things up a little. EJ walks in and greets Stephanie, saying not to mind him as he’s just getting ice for his lip. After EJ exits, “Abigail” wonders whose fist EJ ran in to. Stephanie comments on there always being something going on at the DiMera Mansion and remarks that she’s sure whatever happened, EJ deserved it. “Abigail” questions her not being a fan. Stephanie then informs her that EJ once kidnapped her and stuffed her in a morgue drawer so she can draw her own conclusions. “Abigail” questions how she ended up sleeping with him. Stephanie tells her that she came to her senses pretty quickly. Stephanie questions if “Abigail” is sure she wants to stay here, pointing out that she could always move in with her. “Abigail” calls that really generous but assures that she’s fine here. “Abigail” then gets a text from Mark, telling her to meet him in the park as soon as she can get away. Stephanie asks if everything is okay. “Abigail” says she just has something to care of. She thanks Stephanie for coming by. Stephanie says she’ll see her soon as “Abigail” then exits the mansion.

Stefan tells Gabi that he went to her room last night and knocked on her door to plead with her to help him find some way to work this out, only there was no response because she was in EJ’s bed. Stefan knew Gabi could be cold but argues that he made one stupid, drunken mistake while this was calculated and pre-meditated which Gabi admits. Stefan complains that he’s been killing himself trying to figure out ways to make this up to her or find some way for her to forgive him, but then she goes and does this. Stefan calls it a horrible, self-destructive thing that she can never take back or undo. Gabi asks if that means he’s given up fighting for them. Stefan confirms that’s exactly what it means. Gabi tells Stefan that when she woke up in EJ’s bed this morning, she actually had regrets and thought maybe she was being too hard on Stefan and maybe it was a mistake to punish him as maybe she still loved him. Gabi admits that for a second, she thought about lying and not telling him about her and EJ, just like Stefan lied to her about Ava, but that would make her just as guilty as he is. Gabi declares that she’s glad that fate had him walk in to remind her what a total ass he is. Gabi adds that for the record, EJ is better in bed than he is, right as EJ walks back in to the room with a smile. Stefan tells them that they deserve each other and walks out. EJ reaches out to Gabi to ask if she’s alright but she pulls away and says not to touch her as she holds back tears.

Stephanie comes home and jokes about Steve and Kayla hooking up in her living room. Kayla says they were just leaving. Steve adds that her garbage disposal is fixed. Stephanie calls them the best. Kayla wants a family dinner on the calendar. Stephanie mentions just seeing “Abigail” and suggests they all do dinner together. Steve asks how she seemed. Stephanie says she was okay but didn’t trigger any memories. Stephanie is glad that Kayla is working on a treatment plan with “Abigail”. Kayla asks what she means. Stephanie responds that “Abigail” was on the phone with Kayla when she got there, talking about the next steps in her plan. Kayla informs Stephanie that she didn’t talk to Abigail today which Stephanie calls strange because she definitely said she was talking to her, leaving Steve confused.

“Abigail” meets Mark in the park and says she’s sorry she had to hang up so fast since Stephanie walked in. She assures that she didn’t hear anything and was able to cover. Mark asks why she was there. “Abigail” explains that Chad sent her in hopes that she could jog her memory with heartwarming tales from her past. “Abigail” admits that Stephanie is really sweet and worries that this is all becoming a little hot as Mark hugs her.

Chad thanks Leo for his well wishes. Leo calls him a great guy and says he deserves to be happy after everything he’s been through. Chad comments on them coming a long way. Leo says he’s a romantic at heart, so if he can’t be lucky with love, he hopes Chad can. Chad encourages him not to give up. Leo talks about how things have been since Dimitri and how he almost hooked up with one guy but didn’t. Leo adds that the only guy he’s been interested in was Mark, but guesses he turned out not to be gay. Leo mentions that he overheard Mark on the phone at the hospital and he said he was talking to his girlfriend. Chad says he’s sorry for the tough break. Leo remarks that whoever Mark’s girlfriend is, is very lucky.

Mark asks “Abigail” if she’s okay. She says she’s fine but with Chad and Abigail’s family, she’s inundated with fake relatives. Mark reminds her that when things get tough, her real family is there for her, revealing that they are brother and sister.

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Kate tells Abe about Roman allowing them to use the Brady Pub for filming and that he’s going to talk to Kayla about using the nurse’s station as well. Abe informs Kate that he’s left messages for Johnny and Chanel, hoping that they would get back to him. Kate asks if this was what Paulina was talking about in regards to causing problems for the show. Abe clarifies that it’s more like problems in their personal lives as he forgot to inform Chanel of her acting partner.

At the Body and Soul office, Johnny is surprised to learn that Alex is auditioning for the role of Arrow. Alex mentions that he was up all night rehearsing his lines. Chanel questions him being an actor. Alex admits it never crossed his mind until Abe suggested he auditioned. Chanel questions this being Abe’s idea. Alex says that Abe told him that he told her but guesses he did not which Chanel confirms.

“Abigail” is in the living room of the DiMera Mansion and tells herself to get back in to character as Chad calls. Chad says he just wanted to see if she survived the night at the DiMera Mansion alone. She assures that she’s fine and says she is surrounded by DiMeras. Chad worries about her getting caught in the middle of his family always being at war. She thanks him and says she had a wonderful and peaceful evening last night.

Gabi has a dream of being back in bed with Stefan, but then she wakes up in bed with EJ. Gabi puts on her robe as EJ wakes up and greets her. EJ jokes that before he woke up, he thought what happened between them was just a dream but he guesses not. Gabi confirms that it definitely happened. EJ asks Gabi what now.

Chad asks if “Abigail” has plans for the day. She hoped to catch up more with Gabi over breakfast, but when she knocked on her door, she didn’t answer. Chad offers to come over so they can have breakfast together if Gabi is busy. “Abigail” claims she’s not that hungry and will just grab a yogurt. She encourages him to focus on the kids anyway. Chad mentions they have some back to school shopping to finish up, so he will check in with her later. She thanks him and hangs up. Stefan then enters the living room and greets her, asking how she’s doing as he heard Gabi gave her an earful yesterday. “Abigail” confirms that Gabi told her how she took advantage of her when she was mentally unwell. Stefan explains that Gabi may have been badmouthing him because they are in a bit of a rough patch right now. She asks if he’s saying it’s Gabi’s fault that he’s a creep.

Kate asks if Abe is saying that Johnny and Chanel have something against Alex. Abe points out that Alex did have a part in Chanel and Allie’s breakup. Kate calls that a long time ago and notes that Chanel got over it since she’s happily married to Johnny. Abe says it’s still a sore spot and that Chanel still has some resentment towards Alex, which is why he wanted to cast them together. Kate questions using her real life animosity for the character. Abe notes that Paulina feels their director could have a problem if Johnny gets jealous since Alex is a very attractive guy. Kate doesn’t see how it’d be any worse if Johnny was directing Chanel with any other hot guy. Abe then reveals that any other hot young actor wouldn’t be someone that Chanel had a threesome with which shocks Kate.

Chanel questions if Johnny knew about this. Johnny assures that Abe never told him who his choice was. Alex asks if this is going to be a problem. Chanel says it is because they would be playing love interests and they aren’t exactly getting along. Alex points out that Abe said that would add some spice to their chemistry because he saw them bickering in the town square and said they had sparks. Chanel argues those weren’t romantic sparks but I hate your guts sparks and declares that them working together is not going to fly. Alex thinks she’s being a bit overdramatic and questions her hating his guts as he thought they got along fine until yesterday. Chanel argues that’s because they barely saw each other but then she realized how unremorseful he was for sleeping with her girlfriend. Alex disagrees and says he apologized for hurting her many times after. Alex doesn’t understand her holding this grudge, especially since she married Allie’s brother, feeling that’s enough payback. Chanel argues that her marriage has nothing to do with Allie and questions Abe actually thinking she and Alex would work as a couple. Johnny then reveals that he thinks Abe’s instincts might have been spot on.

Kate is surprised to learn that Allie and Chanel had a three way with Alex. Kate jokes that she never thought she’d be having a conversation with Abe about a threesome. They call it a new world. Kate thinks everyone should do some sexual adventuring as long as all parties are willing. Abe worries that it might be awkward for Johnny. Kate agrees that it could be pretty uncomfortable.

Stephanie goes to see Chad at the Horton house and hopes it’s not a bad time, saying she should’ve called first. Chad says it’s fine and asks what’s up. Stephanie asks if it’s okay if she visits “Abigail”. Chad thinks it’s a great idea. Stephanie brings up all the pressure she must be feeling and says she can’t imagine what it would be like to not remember everybody. Chad says that “Abigail” is stoic and doesn’t like to admit how difficult it is, but he thinks it would be really good for her to see familiar faces as far as getting her memory back. Chad knows Stephanie always puts people at ease. Stephanie brings up how stressful it must be for Chad as well to suddenly have his wife back after all this time. Chad says there are no words and it feels like such a miracle. Chad brings up he and Stephanie’s relationship ending because he still had feelings for Abigail, so he is sure this must be complicated for her too. Stephanie says not to worry about her and feels some part of Chad sensed that Abigail wasn’t really gone. Chad says at the time, he couldn’t let her go as he felt like he was still married to her and now he knows why. Chad adds that he never thanked Stephanie enough for everything she did for him and the kids, helping the kids through a tough time. Stephanie responds that she loves the kids and still treasures the memories of taking care of them. Stephanie asks about Chad spending the night here last night since she heard he was at the DiMera Mansion with “Abigail”. Chad explains that he was, but she asked him to move out.

Stefan admits to “Abigail” that he was a total creep and never should’ve gotten involved with her alter, Gabby. Stefan says it was no excuse, but he didn’t know much at all about dissociative identity disorder when they were involved. Stefan states that just because Gabby gave consent to be with him, doesn’t mean Abigail did. “Abigail” admits it all sounds very complicated. Stefan talks about thinking he was in love and making stupid choices that he will regret for the rest of his life. Stefan adds that Abigail, Chad, and the kids didn’t deserve any of that, so he’s really sorry. “Abigail” senses this isn’t the first time he’s asking for forgiveness for this which he confirms. Stefan says that Abigail eventually forgave him, not that she remembers. “Abigail” says she doesn’t remember anything that happened between them and he seems genuine, so she says she forgives him again. Stefan thanks her and says if only Gabi could do the same thing.

Gabi tells EJ that he doesn’t have to offer her breakfast in bed or anything. EJ says he wasn’t planning on it. Gabi points out that last night had nothing to do with romance or feelings. EJ says it still hasn’t slipped his mind that she destroyed his marriage to Nicole. Gabi adds that EJ sent her to prison for a crime that she didn’t commit and she only let EJ put his grubby paws on her to get back at Stefan for sleeping with Ava. EJ argues that Gabi is the one who seduced him and practically begged him to put his grubby paws all over her. Gabi says his are the last paws she’d ever want on her body, but she knew that sleeping with EJ would hurt Stefan the most. EJ agrees with that and says that once Stefan finds out about their night of passion, he will be absolutely destroyed.

Stephanie asks Chad why “Abigail” wanted him to move out and if they weren’t getting along. Chad says it’s not that, but they are strangers so it’s a little awkward. Chad adds that the kids were asking why he’s not staying here and he’s not ready to tell them the truth since “Abigail” doesn’t even remember them. Stephanie acknowledges that would be very difficult. Chad remarks that “Abigail” just seems like such a different person in her personality and the way she talks. Chad adds that if it wasn’t for the DNA test, he doesn’t know if he would believe it was even her.

“Abigail” tells Stefan that she gets why Gabi won’t forgive him since he cheated on her while she was in prison. Stefan knows how bad it sounds. “Abigail” guesses he regrets that too. Stefan says he does and knows it sounds weak and stupid, but it was a one time drunken mistake with no feelings involved. Stefan adds that Gabi sees it as the ultimate betrayal and he has never seen her this angry. Stefan says they’ve had their fair share of fights as it’s kind of their thing. Stefan feels they are passionate as they would blow up at each other and then make up. “Abigail” suggests maybe they will make up this time too. Stefan doesn’t know since this is a lot worse and she said she wants a divorce. “Abigail” encourages that could change when she cools down and advises Stefan not to give up hope yet.

EJ tells Gabi that as happy as he is to stick it to Stefan, he admits he’s feeling rather unsatisfied which Gabi questions as she remarks he seems pretty satisfied to her. EJ says as far as hate sex goes, last night was quite enjoyable for the both of them, but it didn’t purge Nicole from his heart as the thought of her and Eric living happily ever after in Paris still feels like a kick in the guts. Gabi asks why not take out that pain in Stefan since if he hadn’t told her the truth about Jude, she wouldn’t have been able to expose his lies. EJ questions her not being to blame. Gabi thinks he’d get much more excitement and satisfaction by extracting revenge on Stefan instead of her. EJ agrees and asks what they are waiting for, suggesting they go tell Stefan the big news but Gabi stops him.

Kate thinks they are getting ahead of themselves since they haven’t seen Chanel and Alex audition yet, so maybe they’d only hire one of them or neither of them. Abe says that Johnny was going to record their auditions today so he thought if he could get there first, he could warn them about each other. Kate suggests it’s not too late to do that and offers to go with Abe, adding if they haven’t backed out then maybe they can see them audition live. Abe hopes they can see how great they can be together.

Chanel questions Johnny really thinking that she and Alex make a good couple. Johnny says in real life, hell no, but on screen, he kind of agrees with Abe that there is something intriguing about the dynamic between them. Chanel calls it a trainwreck. Alex agrees and thought maybe he could make it work, but he doesn’t feel like fighting all the time. Johnny argues that some of the best on screen couples in history couldn’t stand each other but sometimes pushing each others’ buttons makes it come alive for the cameras. Chanel questions Johnny wanting this to happen. Johnny says as long as they are both reasonably comfortable with it. Chanel questions him being okay with her playing Alex’s love interest. Johnny admits he’s not thrilled that they have history, but he’s a professional and truly believes that they can make magic together onscreen, so they can put their animosity to good use by putting the passion in to their auditions. Alex asks if Chanel thinks they should give this a try. Abe and Kate arrive. Abe notes that they are still there and in one piece. Chanel asks if Abe had something to tell her. Abe responds that he should’ve broken the news to her about Alex and mentions not knowing about their charged history. Kate points out that Abe did leave them messages which Chanel notes not getting in time. Abe apologizes but does believe that Chanel and Alex will make the perfect Arrow and Faith. Johnny declares they are about to find out because they are all setup for the audition. Johnny asks if they ready. Chanel says sure.

Chad tells Stephanie that he doesn’t know why he’s complaining when he should be grateful that he got his wife back. Chad says he just needs to respect her space. Stephanie feels it’s natural to be impatient and want to be close to her after missing her for so long. Chad says he has to keep it under control and not be so needy. Stephanie understands the love of his life suddenly came back and says not to beat himself up because “Abigail” is so lucky to have him and will realize that very soon.

Stefan questions why “Abigail” would tell him not to lose hope and if Gabi said something to her. She responds that Gabi said she was angry, but she thinks she’s mostly just hurt and focusing on the anger to not deal with still loving him. She asks why she’d be putting tape all over the house or still be there if she only felt apathy towards him instead of just moving out. Stefan responds that her lawyer told her to stay to not lose claim to his possessions. “Abigail” suggests it could be a cover for her true feelings. She says she’s not trying to give him false hope, but he said himself that they always work it out in the end, so she asks why this time would be any different.

Gabi tells EJ that she doesn’t know if it’s the right time to tell Stefan. EJ thought the whole point of them sleeping together was to rub it in Stefan’s face, unless it was just a ploy to get him in bed. EJ doesn’t understand since this was her idea as he thought she hated Stefan’s guts and wanted to punish him for cheating on her. Gabi says she still does. EJ questions why she’s suddenly dragging her feet then. Gabi clarifies that she just wants to make sure it has maximum impact and doesn’t give a damn what EJ thinks. EJ thinks Gabi suddenly changing her mind about punishing Stefan is because deep down, she’s still in love with him.

Johnny films Alex and Chanel’s audition for Body and Soul while Abe and Kate watch along. At the end of the scene, Chanel stops and asks if they don’t really have to do the kiss. Kate explains that Arrow and Faith have a love-hate relationship and they just showed the hate, so now they have to show the love. Abe agrees as they have to know they can do this and sell this love story to the audience. Chanel questions that but Johnny says it’s part of the job. Chanel agrees to try as does Alex. Johnny has them continue the audition from Alex’s last line where he tells her to believe in love. Alex and Chanel then kiss which seems to make Johnny uncomfortable. Johnny then calls for them to cut and end the scene. Chanel asks what they thought. Kate thinks they have a super couple on their hands while Abe congratulates them and declares that they are both hired. Alex thanks Abe. Chanel hugs Johnny and asks if she was really good. Johnny tells her that she was great and that a star was born. Kate compliments Abe on his instincts as she thinks Chanel and Alex will have a lot of fans. Abe responds that he’s not sure Johnny will be one of them.

Stephanie asks Chad if he’s sure that she should go visit “Abigail” and that it wouldn’t add more pressure. Chad encourages that “Abigail” wants to see the people that remembered her and that they always had good memories together. Chad says they have good memories together, not like the other ones she had. Stephanie asks if she remembered something. Chad tells her that she suddenly remembered Clyde attacking her and how that’s the first thing she remembered. Chad wants to be hopeful that it’s just the beginning and she’ll start to remember more. Stephanie says she’s happy to help however she can and that she’s there for Chad and “Abigail” as Chad hugs her.

Stefan thanks “Abigail” for the pep talk. She says she’s just giving him her opinion. Stefan admits it gave him hope. She asks what his plan is then. Stefan guesses he could start by going back upstairs and begging for her forgiveness again and reminding her how great they are together and how strong their love is. “Abigail” says she likes it but notes that she’s not sure Gabi is around since she knocked on her door earlier and she wasn’t there. Stefan wonders where she could be.

Gabi tells EJ that he doesn’t know what he’s talking about as she declares that Stefan sleeping with Ava while she was rotting away in prison killed any love she had for him. EJ suggests they blow the whole thing up then and break his heart like he did to her. Gabi stops him and says she just needs a moment to think. EJ thought she learned something about being ruthless from Sami and Kate. EJ brings up Gabi seeking revenge on Lani by rigging Julie’s heart to explode and gaslighting Abigail in to thinking she was going crazy again, even locking her up in Bayview. Gabi asks what that has to do with anything. EJ says he’s just curious as to why she’s suddenly going soft as he imagines Stefan hurt her more than any of those women since she loved and trusted him, but at her lowest, he was tangled in the sheets with Ava. EJ adds that he would have to think she would want to punish him for eternity and then some. EJ tells Gabi that he gets it as if he had the chance to win back Nicole, he doesn’t think he would pass up that chance. EJ decides that if Gabi changed her mind, he’s fine with that and no one ever has to know about their secret dalliance.

Alex laughs and tells Abe that he didn’t realize how much he wanted the job until he got in front of the camera. Abe calls him a natural. Alex thanks him for believing in him and hopes to make him proud. Abe has no doubt that he and Chanel are going to be huge hits. Alex says that’s if they can put their differences behind them and actually work together.

Johnny and Chanel walk through the town square. Chanel excitedly talks about how she can’t believe this is happening and she’s going to be on TV. Johnny says he knew she could do it. Chanel thanks him. Johnny asks if she’s sure she can work with Alex. Chanel says that it’s like Johnny said, it’s part of the job. Chanel adds that the best part of the job will be getting to work with Johnny and says it will be so fun as they kiss.

Kate runs in to Chad outside of the Brady Pub and they hug. Kate says they haven’t talked since he found “Abigail” and that he must be over the moon. Chad confirms he is and calls it a miracle though not quite perfect, but he’s blessed. Kate talks about first hearing the news and being unsure it was true, admitting she first thought Clyde was lying.

“Abigail” calls Mark and tells him that she was able to convince Chad to move back home to be with the kids. She calls it a relief to not have him hovering all the time and now that she can finally breathe, she thinks they need to figure out the next step of their plan, right as Stephanie enters the room.

Gabi tells EJ that she doesn’t know why she’s suddenly getting cold feet as she really wants to get back at Stefan. EJ tells her that she doesn’t have to make a decision right away and advises her to think it through because once the cat’s out of the bag, there’s no going back. Gabi questions why EJ is being so nice about this. EJ supposes it’s because he recently had his own heart broken and he was angry but also hurt and he knows he would do anything to make his pain go away, even if it meant swallowing his own pride. Stefan then opens the door to ask if EJ has seen Gabi but is surprised to see them together.

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Paulina and Abe are at home, reading the Spectator article about Brady being the driver who hit Sarah. Paulina talks about it being hard enough to believe Brady fell off the wagon and then to drive drunk and hit Sarah. Abe can’t imagine how John and Marlena must be feeling, adding that he will call John later today. Paulina says her heart goes out to them and Sarah’s family. Paulina then says on happier subjects is how Abe is going to make Chanel a star.

Chanel practices her lines for Body and Soul in the living room of the DiMera Mansion. Johnny comes in and greets her, noting that she’s up early as they kiss. Chanel excitedly talks about wanting to nail her audition for Body and Soul.

Alex goes to see Stephanie and asks if it’s a bad time. Stephanie says she was just reading the news and can certainly use a break from that. Alex assumes that she heard about Brady. Stephanie confirms that Jada came by and told her, noting that she can’t believe he’s the one who hit Sarah. Alex says he can’t either, especially since Justin is taking his case. Alex says he’s glad Brady has an attorney but worries that Xander is going to be furious. Stephanie says it’s all so awful. Alex says he didn’t want to take up her time but wanted to check on his laptop after he spilled water on it. Stephanie responds that it’s in the shop and should be fixed. Alex asks about her business proposal. Stephanie reveals she actually got the job without it which Alex says is great. Alex asks what the job is. Stephanie informs him that Abe hired her to do PR for Body and Soul. Alex then reveals that he might be working there too.

Hattie goes to the Body and Soul office where Leo is and says she thought she might find him there. Leo assumes she is Marlena and talks to her about his new job as head writer. Hattie goes along with it as if she is Marlena and congratulates him and then says they are going to have to fire Hattie because she changed her mind and decided she wants to play Charlemagne.

Roman brings Kate breakfast at the Brady Pub. Roman talks about closing the Pub for Labor Day and now he can focus on her. Kate asks if Roman ever thought about closing the Pub for a day or two on a regular basis. Roman questions why he would do that. Kate feels he works too hard and that the staff would like a regular day off or two but Roman doesn’t think his staff would like the days off their weekly paycheck. Roman adds that he hates to think about the Pub being empty for two whole days a week. Kate points out that it doesn’t have to be empty as she asks what Roman thinks about letting her and Abe film Body and Soul in the Pub.

Abe tells Paulina that he wishes he could take credit for casting Chanel in Body and Soul but it was actually Johnny’s idea. Paulina says she doesn’t care as long as she’s front row when Chanel wins her first daytime Emmy. Abe points out that Chanel hasn’t even auditioned yet but Paulina assures that she will get the part because she is talented and beautiful.

Chanel talks to Johnny about being excited and nervous but like she really understands her character. Johnny reminds her that if she gets the part, she won’t be able to be at the Bakery a lot. Chanel assures that the staff at the Bakery will have to get used to running it without her. Chanel adds that a chance to work with her director husband is all the incentive she needs. Johnny tells her that he will be directing her audition. Chanel wonders if Abe and Kate have found someone to play her love interest yet. Johnny informs her that Abe said he thinks he found the perfect guy.

Stephanie asks Alex about Abe approaching him to work on Body and Soul. Alex admits he’s never done any acting but asks how hard it can really be, saying he’d just read the lines and pretend to be somebody else. Stephanie thinks it takes talent to make people believe he’s someone else. Alex hopes he has a little bit of the talent but says if not, that’s fine and he just thought this might be fun. Stephanie asks about his role. Alex says that Abe only told him that his name is Arrow, who Leo described as a heartthrob with chiseled features and washboard abs.

Hattie continues pretending to be Marlena and encourages Leo that he will have to fire Hattie so that she can take over the role as Charlemagne but Leo remains hesitant. Leo says firing Hattie won’t be that easy since she has a contract and they can’t just get rid of her without cause. Hattie continues trying to convince Leo and offers him free therapy for a year.

Roman questions Kate wanting to turn the Brady Pub in to a soap opera set. Kate asks why not, pointing out that a lot of businesses rent out to productions and talks about how easy it would be. Roman feels it would be a lot of work but Kate insists that a crew will take care of that and they’ll put everything back at the end of the day. Roman is unsure. Kate pleads with him and talks about how desperate Abe is to make Body and Soul a hit, asking if Roman will really disappoint his best friend.

Abe agrees with Paulina that Chanel is perfect for the role of Faith. Paulina asks who Abe is thinking to play the role of her love interest. Abe responds that he definitely has the right look and energy. Abe then reveals it’s Alex. Paulina asks if he’s joking. Abe asks what’s wrong with Alex.

Alex admits to Stephanie that he’s a bit nervous as it’s a big part. Stephanie offers to go over his lines with him for the audition which Alex agrees to do. Stephanie is impressed and calls him daytime Emmy worthy.

Abe asks Paulina again what’s wrong with Alex. Paulina responds that it’s not about her as it’s not her that will have a problem with Chanel and Alex working together. Abe asks who does. Paulina brings up Johnny. Abe questions why he would have a problem with them working together, but then realizes as Paulina brings up that Alex slept with Johnny’s twin sister and with Chanel.

Johnny tells Chanel that the director part of him hopes Abe is right about finding the perfect guy but the husband part of him hopes not which Chanel jokes with him about. Chanel talks about how Faith and Arrow are supposed to be a super couple. Johnny reminds her that both characters have evil twins. Johnny encourages Chanel to let go of the pressure and just be herself. They joke with each other as they kiss. Chanel then asks Johnny to help her run her lines.

Alex and Stephanie continue going over his lines as they get close.

Leo tells Hattie as Marlena that it wouldn’t be fair to Hattie. Hattie continues pretending to be Marlena. Leo talks about how Hattie is so excited to play Charlemagne and relates to how he feels about getting to write the show. Leo declares that he can’t help Marlena with this. She tells Leo to either stand by Marlena or Hattie and asks what’s it going to be. Leo says as much as he’s come to value Marlena’s friendship, he will not be strong-armed in to firing Hattie. She questions this being the line Leo won’t cross. Hattie then starts crying that she’s never been so moved in her life and reveals that she is Hattie, which shocks Leo. Hattie says she was just acting a little bit and testing Leo, who passed with flying colors. Leo admits she did an amazing impression of Marlena but tells her never to do that again as he’s had it with doppelgangers. Bonnie then storms in and tells Leo that they need to talk about the script because it’s a total mess.

Kate tells Roman to think about how many tourists will come to the Brady Pub when Body and Soul gets underway as everyone will want to see where it’s filmed. Roman agrees to let Kate and Abe film episodes there two days a week. Kate hugs him and calls him the best. Roman says he just wants them to do as well as they can. Kate says if he means that, he will ask Kayla if they can use the nurse’s station as a set as well.

Abe thought Chanel and Allie broke up because Allie and Alex were together. Paulina confirms they were but hopes Abe isn’t too shocked when she tells him that they had a threesome which surprises Abe. Paulina says that’s the problem with having Chanel and Alex. Abe guesses that explains the sparks which Paulina questions. Abe explains that he saw Alex and Chanel arguing in the town square and their love-hate chemistry was off the charts. Paulina wonders what they were arguing about. Abe says they told him they were rehashing an ancient argument between them. Paulina calls the Allie situation a whole lifetime ago and Chanel is obviously happy with Johnny, so it might be fine. Abe admits that Chanel and Johnny don’t know that he wants Alex for the role of Arrow. Paulina is shocked that Abe didn’t tell them about it. Abe argues that he just found out about all this dirt right now. Paulina warns that Abe needs to give them a heads up before the audition or all hell is going to break loose.

Alex and Stephanie regroup and continue going over his lines. They end up getting close again up to the point where the script calls for them to kiss.

Chanel and Johnny finish going over their lines and kiss. Chanel jokes about her screen partner kissing her like that. Johnny is sure it will all be professional but will have to get used to the idea of another guy kissing his wife. Chanel assures he has nothing to worry about as she only wants him as they kiss again. Johnny suggests they go practice an epic love scene before her audition, so they head upstairs together, leaving the phone behind as Abe tries to call.

Bonnie says she’s sorry to interrupt but it’s urgent that she speak with Leo because they have major problems with the script which Leo questions. Bonnie complains about Charlemagne getting the last word in the first scene and argues that it makes her character look wimpy. Hattie questions her. Bonnie assumes Hattie is Marlena and tells her that this is between her and Leo, complaining that Charlemagne gets the better of her in every scene and compares their amount of lines. Bonnie argues that her character Cassandra is the star of the show. Hattie disagrees, so Bonnie questions why this is Marlena’s business. Hattie then reveals who she is, so Bonnie hugs her and calls it wonderful for them to be working together. Bonnie credits Hattie encouraging her to try out for the show which Hattie says she wouldn’t have done if she knew she was going to try to steal the limelight. Hattie declares that she is the star while Leo worries about what he has gotten himself in to.

Abe leaves a message for Johnny to call him back as it’s about Chanel and her acting partner in the audition today. Abe hangs up and informs Paulina that Johnny and Chanel’s phones both went straight to voicemail. Paulina urges him to keep trying as she doesn’t want them to be blindsided by walking in and seeing Alex. Paulina doesn’t understand why Alex would even want to audition, feeling he’s more of the merger and acquisitions type. Abe responds that he was, until he lost the Kiriakis fortune to Xander. Paulina guesses she could see how he would want a career change then. Abe doesn’t want to cause a problem with Johnny and Chanel’s marriage. Paulina says she knows that. Abe adds that when he saw Chanel and Alex arguing, he knew they were destined to be together. Paulina questions if he’s saying Chanel and Alex but Abe clarifies that he means their characters, Arrow and Faith.

Alex tells Stephanie that he’ll save the kiss for the actual audition and asks how he did. Stephanie encourages that he was great and a natural. Alex thanks her and asks if she has any notes. Stephanie says the only thing she would say is that he could slow down a bit and not race to the finish line. Stephanie encourages him to let the moment breathe which Alex calls a really good note. Alex thanks her and says he appreciates it. Alex decides he should get going as they hug. She wishes him luck and he thanks her again as he exits.

Bonnie goes to the Brady Pub where Roman tells her they are closed for Labor Day. Bonnie argues that Labor Day is why she’s here. Roman guesses it has to do with her work on Body and Soul. Bonnie argues that she took her grievances to Leo but he didn’t care, so she wanted to go over his head to Kate. Roman says she went out and asks what this is about. Bonnie complains that Leo is going to get the show cancelled before it’s on the air and calls Hattie a diva. Hattie then arrives at the Pub and asks Roman who would be better on the cover of a magazine between her and Bonnie.

Leo goes to see Stephanie and thanks her for the amazing press release about him. Leo hopes she can get him a feature in Soaps and Style magazine. Stephanie agrees to try.

Paulina tells Abe that she’s more concerned with protecting Johnny and Chanel’s romance than Arrow and Faith. Paulina says she has to get to a meeting and asks Abe to take care of this. Abe says he’s off to the studio now, so Paulina tells him to hurry but Kate arrives and says she’s glad she caught Abe before he went to the office. Kate announces that Roman has agreed to let them use the Brady Pub as a set. Abe says that’s great, but Kate asks what’s wrong. Paulina remarks that while Kate is out solving problems, Abe is here creating new ones.

Chanel and Johnny go to the Body and Soul office. They talk about researching soap operas and how they started in the 1930s. Chanel says she needs to get in to character and start thinking about her hot new mystery leading man. Chanel tells Johnny that she’s just messing with him as he’s the only leading man in her life. They kiss until Alex arrives. Chanel questions what he’s doing there. Alex reveals that he’s here for his audition and with any luck, he will be the Arrow to her Faith.

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Chad questions “Abigail” saying she wants him to move out. She says he needs to be with the kids since they miss him and that they agreed not to have their mother thrust back in their life but says it’s not fair for them to see Chad split his focus between them and her. Chad sees her point but questions what she’s going to do if he leaves. She says if his family doesn’t have a problem with it, she’ll just stay at the DiMera Mansion but Chad doesn’t like that idea.

Stephanie dances to music at home until Jada shows up at her door and says she’s sorry to just drop by. Stephanie offers her a glass of wine but Jada says she can’t stay long and just wanted to drop off Everett’s ashes.

Melinda tries to break free from being tied up and wishes Li could help her but says he had to go and get stabbed. Melinda then remembers her conversation with Connie where Connie told her about her revenge plan and that Gil didn’t stab Li. Melinda says to herself that she was so strung out on the poisoned tea that she completely forgot Connie said that and wonders what the hell she meant.

Connie points out that now Ava is unemployed and remarks that she’s glad Gabi made Kristen fire Ava because she doesn’t deserve to work at DiMera. Ava comments on Connie being let go too. Connie argues that she’s gainfully employed. Ava brings up that last time she spoke to Melinda, she was on her way to Connie’s apartment to give her the axe. Connie questions why Melinda would fire her. Ava brings up her resume being a lie. Connie calls that ridiculous and claims that Melinda never came to see her and she doesn’t know what she’s talking about. Connie warns Ava about continuing to make accusations against her.

Gabi listens in from outside the living room as EJ argues that Stefan shares an affinity for Ava that he and Gabi do not. Stefan responds that he doesn’t owe him an explanation. EJ agrees and warns Stefan that any enemy of Ava’s is a friend of his as he declares that means Gabi is his new BFF. Gabi thinks back to Connie’s suggestion that she should sleep with someone else too. Gabi then pulls out her phone and sends a text message.

Connie tells Ava not to go around gossiping about her. Ava responds that she doesn’t care about her or Gabi enough to talk about either of them. Connie then gets a text from Gabi and says her boss needs her as she walks away.

Chad tells “Abigail” that it’s not what he doesn’t want her there but his family is nuts, bringing up the duct tape all over the living room. Chad says his family handle disagreements in very weird ways and they are dangerous, so he doesn’t want to leave her alone with them. She asks if that’s the reason he’s worried. Chad asks why else he would be worried. She asks if he’s afraid she’s going to sleep with Stefan and EJ again.

Stefan questions EJ saying that any enemy of Ava’s is a friend of his, arguing that he hates Gabi with a passion. Gabi then walks in and points out that EJ hates Ava more. Gabi congratulates EJ on landing on the right side of history and remarks that history is written by the winners. Stefan questions what exactly Gabi is planning on winning. Gabi says everything except him. Gabi adds that he might want to steer clear of “Abigail” since she knows that he took advantage of her in a complicated mental state as she filled her in on the details. Stefan argues that Chad didn’t want her to know. Gabi thinks she has a right to know that she’s living with a man who violated her, although she won’t be for long when her lawyer kicks him to the curb. Stefan calls this insane as Gabi reminds him to stay on his side of the line. Stefan gets a call that the fire alarm went off at the Bistro, so he hurries out.

Connie walks through the town square after pulling the fire alarm at the Bistro and texts Gabi that the mission was accomplished.

Jada explains to Stephanie that she was on her way to visit Rafe when the funeral home called and she hates to put this on her. Stephanie says it’s fine and it shouldn’t be Jada’s responsibility after what he did to Rafe, so she will take care of it. Stephanie asks how Jada is doing, being so busy with work and trying to visit Rafe. Jada says she thought after the break in Sarah’s case, she would feel better, but it was Brady Black which shocks Stephanie. Jada adds that Brady is booked and processed but he doesn’t remember anything from that night and she has a feeling there’s something she’s missing.

Melinda wonders aloud who stabbed Li if it wasn’t Gil Carter. Melinda then remembers Connie almost saying what she did and realizes that Connie killed Li. Melinda worries that she has to get out of here before Connie does the same to her.

Gabi calls the hospital to check on Rafe and says she’ll be by to see him in the morning. EJ asks her if there’s any news on Rafe. Gabi says there’s nothing. EJ wishes he could say he’s sorry. Gabi calls that low even for him and tells EJ that he doesn’t have to be a total jerk about her comatose brother just to prove that they don’t see eye to eye on anything except Ava. EJ questions her thinking that’s the only thing, reminding Gabi that she destroyed his marriage and his life. Gabi blames EJ for keeping Jude from his real dad and sent her to prison for a crime she didn’t commit. EJ argues that he was only in position to become district attorney to send her to prison because she unseated him at DiMera. Gabi argues that was only because Stefan had her convinced that they would run the town together which EJ laughs at.

Stefan walks through the town square and finishes a call that the fire alarm was a false alarm. Stefan runs in to Ava and tells her about someone pulling the fire alarm on purpose, questioning who would like to ruin his evening. Ava brings up Gabi but Stefan says he was with Gabi when he got the call, so Ava suggests maybe it was Gabi’s assistant, Connie.

Connie goes home and catches Melinda trying to escape being tied up. Connie informs Melinda that she gave Gabi some sage advice and when she takes it, it will be the final nail in the coffin of her marriage which will make her very happy. Melinda goes over Connie blaming Stefan and Gabi for Li’s murder. Connie responds that it was their fault and Melinda’s. Melinda says Connie knows that she didn’t stab Li and neither did Stefan or Gabi. Connie says not technically. Melinda remembers Connie telling her that Gil Carter didn’t do it either, so she’s wondering how Connie would know that unless she’s the one who murdered Li.

Chad tells “Abigail” that he doesn’t think anything is going to happen between her and EJ or Stefan, he just doesn’t want her in a house full of strangers who don’t have her best interests at heart. “Abigail” points out that everyone is a stranger to her and assures Chad they won’t be apart forever or even very long, just until her memories come back, but she doesn’t want to jerk the children around. Chad brings up how he made the mistake of thinking he was ready to move on when he thought Abigail was dead and he moved in with a woman, the kids got attached to her, and then they broke up so the kids were heartbroken and he doesn’t want to put them through anything like that again. Chad informs “Abigail” that it was with her cousin, Stephanie.

Stephanie asks if Jada doesn’t think Brady is guilty. Jada says that the evidence against him is strong but something isn’t sitting right with her. Jada apologizes and says she shouldn’t be talking to her about this but she’s so used to going home and hashing things out with Rafe, but now she’s alone in his home, trying to do his job. Stephanie encourages that she’s doing it so well. Jada says she just doesn’t want to disappoint Rafe or let him down. Jada adds that she keeps thinking if Everett hadn’t wanted her, none of this would’ve happened to Rafe. Stephanie assures her that this is not her fault. Jada feels the longer Rafe doesn’t wake up, the smaller the chances are that he’ll ever recover. Jada says she asked Kayla to give it to her straight up but now kind of wishes she hadn’t. Stephanie says she’s sorry and that they’ve all been praying for Rafe. Jada thanks her and says her support means everything to her. Stephanie asks if Jada has gotten any sleep or taken care of herself at all. Jada says she can’t and talks about being short staffed at the police station. Stephanie tells Jada that if she needs a shoulder to cry on, she has hers as they hug. Jada thanks Stephanie and apologizes again for leaving her with Everett’s ashes. Stephanie tells her it’s fine and to finally go be with Rafe. Stephanie adds that she’s there if Jada wants to grab a bite or just talk. Jada then exits as Leo arrives. Stephanie asks what he’s doing there. Leo informs her that since she’s doing PR for Body and Soul, he wrote up his own bio to save her the trouble. Stephanie tells Leo that the show’s fans don’t care about this and just want to be entertained. Leo then notices the urn which Stephanie confirms to him is Everett’s ashes. Leo refers to Everett as his former boss and asks Stephanie what she’s going to do with him.

“Abigail” questions Chad moving on with her cousin. Chad clarifies that it wasn’t right away. She tells him that he doesn’t owe her any explanation since he thought she was dead, so she has no reason to be upset, especially since she slept with both of his brothers. She mentions that she understands one of those times had to do with a mental health issue. Chad questions if EJ or Stefan told her about that, complaining that they knew he wanted to tell her so as not to overwhelm her, but she informs him that it was Gabi.

Gabi tells EJ that she thought she and Stefan had a great love for the ages, but he couldn’t even bother to stay faithful to her for a few months before jumping in to Ava’s bed. EJ remarks that Ava has a habit of ensnaring people who should know better, even seducing his son. Gabi argues that Johnny is a kid while Stefan should’ve known better. Gabi questions if EJ is defending Stefan. EJ assures that Stefan was a fool. Gabi calls that the sweetest thing he’s ever said to her. EJ clarifies that he meant Stefan was a fool to be with her in the first place. Gabi responds that she knows he resents her for blowing up his marriage, but deep down she thinks he knows she did him a favor. Gabi says he was delusional if he thought his marriage to Nicole would ever last since she’s loved Eric forever. Gabi feels EJ that the marriage was ending and she just helped it along.

Stefan questions Ava as to why Connie would pull the fire alarm. Ava responds that she just ran in to Connie outside of the Brady Pub and she got an urgent text from Gabi and she headed off in this right direction. Stefan admits Gabi has been petty and talks about how she was dividing the house in to halves. Stefan adds that pulling the fire alarm is a crime. Ava calls Connie a wackjob and says she has turned herself in to a total Gabi stan, so much so that she faked her entire resume to work with Gabi among other things.

Connie questions Melinda asking if she killed Li Shin in cold blood. Connie calls Li the love of her life. Melinda tries to say she didn’t mean it as Connie shouts that Melinda must have a death wish.

Chad asks “Abigail” what else Gabi told her. She says quite a lot actually as she apparently had dissociative identity disorder and named one after Gabi, adding that they were friends, enemies, and then frenemies. Chad says Gabi has a lot going on and suggests just staying away from her. Chad wants her to stay away from his entire family as they are all crazy and that’s why he doesn’t want her to stay here. She asks what the alternative is. Chad responds that he has an idea.

Stephanie tells Leo that she will have some type of service to lay Everett to rest. Stephanie talks about never thinking she’d have to plan a service like this. Leo tells her he’s sorry. Stephanie calls it weird as she doesn’t even know who would want to be there. Stephanie points out that Leo worked with Everett. Leo responds that funerals aren’t really his thing. Stephanie argues that there no one’s thing and Everett didn’t know anyone in Salem. Leo then asks what about Everett’s friend Connie.

Melinda apologizes to Connie and says she didn’t mean to upset her. Melinda says she was just thinking about true crime episodes and how her favorite ones are the ones that get away with it. Melinda says if Connie did kill Li and pin it on other people, it would be an accomplishment in it’s own way. Connie thanks her and says she is a very clever woman but no one has properly appreciated it. Melinda says she very much appreciates what she is capable of. Connie disagrees and asks if it ever occurred to Melinda that poisoning her tea wasn’t the only time she got away with something like that.

Ava tells Stefan that he didn’t hear it from her but fills him in on Melinda finding out about Connie’s lies and telling her she was going to fire her, but when she ran in to Connie, she said Melinda never showed up and she had no idea she was about to be fired. Stefan calls that odd. Ava adds that she just saw Kristen, who said Melinda just quit DiMera out of the blue. Stefan wonders why. Ava says she doesn’t care but it all seems a little bit weird.

Gabi tells EJ that they are quite a bit alike, smart and misunderstood. EJ says he could throw out some less flattering adjectives. Gabi suggests conniving, lying, and ruthless. Gabi tells EJ that deep down, all she ever wanted was to be loved and she thought she was but then Stefan screwed her over and now all she wants is revenge. Gabi is sure EJ feels the same about Nicole getting back with Eric. EJ says that’s enough. Gabi gets why EJ doesn’t want to give Nicole a divorce since she made him look like a fool and scampered off to Paris with Eric while there’s nothing EJ can do about it as he’s miserable and alone. Gabi feels EJ must be feeling so much pent up anger and aggression with no one to take it out on, but points out that he hates Stefan and he’s still here as she is. EJ asks what she is suggesting. Gabi says she thinks he knows.

Chad offers to put “Abigail” up in a room at the Salem Inn. She calls him wonderful and thanks him, but says she was in her apartment alone for so long, so she doesn’t want to live in a room again. She insists his family will be on their best behavior around her and it won’t be for long. Chad says okay if that’s what she really wants. She says it is and apologizes if she offended him. Chad says he will look out for her while she’s there. Chad adds that he will pack and tell his family what’s going on. Chad tells her to call him if she needs anything as he then exits the room.

Stephanie tells Leo that she didn’t know Everett had a friend named Connie as he never mentioned her. Leo says he didn’t either but he saw her coming out of Everett’s room after he got back from Bayview and she said they go way back. Leo adds that she is Gabi’s new assistant. Stephanie calls that interesting and wonders how she knew Everett.

Melinda questions her not being the first person that Connie poisoned and asks what happened to the other person, insisting it will be their little secret. Connie then informs her that Everett Lynch aka Bobby Stein was in her position and knew what happened to Li, so that’s why he had to die. Melinda points out that he died by suicide. Connie says that’s what she wanted people to believe. Connie warns that people in her way need to be careful, including Melinda. Connie adds that Li convinced her not to finish Melinda off, but things can always change.

Ava tells Stefan that she doesn’t know why she’s wasting her energy on Connie or Gabi when she needs to be finding another job. Stefan apologizes and says he knows he’s the one who betrayed his wedding vows but she’s the one who lost her job because of it. Stefan adds that he would have Ava back at the Bistro in a heartbeat but Gabi would never forgive him, not that he expects her too anyways. Ava understands that Stefan loves Gabi and wants her back. Stefan says it may seem impossible now but he’s not giving up.

EJ leans in towards Gabi, but tells her that she’s not his type. Gabi argues that they just figured out they are basically the same person and he’s not her type either but that’s not the point. Gabi says this is about Nicole and Eric and Ava and Stefan and getting out all those miserable feelings. Gabi asks EJ to help her hurt them, suggesting they use each other to stick it to them all.

Chad packs his bag and enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion. He looks around and then exits.

“Abigail” looks at a framed photo of Chad and Abigail in the bedroom.

Stephanie tells Leo that maybe she’ll reach out to Connie to be at the memorial to pay her respects.

Connie informs Melinda that Everett is also the reason that she had to stab Rafe. Melinda is shocked to learn that Connie is the one who put Rafe in a coma.

Jada sits at Rafe’s side in the hospital and tells him that she loves him as she asks him to please come back to them.

Ava walks past the Brady Pub and calls Melinda, leaving a message to call her back as she needs to talk to her about Connie.

Connie sees Ava calling Melinda’s phone and declares that she might be a problem.

Stefan goes to Gabi’s bedroom, knocking on the door to ask if they can talk. Stefan says she can pull the fire alarms and take him for all he’s worth but nothing that she does will make him stop loving her…

Gabi and EJ kiss in to his bedroom and onto the bed where they begin to undress.

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At the Horton house, Chad calls “Abigail” and leaves a message that he’s tucking the kids in and about to head home. Chad hangs up as his son Thomas appears and asks who he was talking to.

“Abigail” calls Mark and assures him that Chad totally bought that she was just asking him for directions. Mark is glad, warning that if he hadn’t, she would be in big trouble. Mark’s sister Felicity then appears next to him in the town square.

Kristen sit with her laptop at the Brady Pub where she finds out about Brady, arguing that it didn’t have to go this way as she got rid of his car and told him to run, but he ran straight to the police station. Kristen complains that she had his back. Ava then enters and asks if that’s another empty promise because she sure as hell didn’t have her back.

Connie has Melinda’s phone and gets a text from Kristen, asking where she is as she needs her. Connie remarks that she’s sorry but Melinda is all tied up at the moment.

Melinda struggles with being tied to the bed in Connie’s room with the cardboard cutout of Li Shin.

Stefan enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion where Gabi informs him that she’s dividing up the room so that they each have half. Gabi says her attorney says it’s important for her to keep the DiMera Mansion as her primary residence if she wants to take him for everything he’s worth, but she doesn’t want Stefan anywhere near her. Stefan knows he broke her heart but he’s praying that one day she will forgive him. Gabi remarks that God hears all prayers but chooses to say no to some of them. Stefan complains that dividing the house is ridiculous. Gabi calls his opinion unimportant to her. Gabi warns Stefan to keep his girlfriend on her half of the house and says she has the rest of the house to do as she exits.

Kristen questions Ava still being angry that she fired her because Gabi insisted. Kristen says she apologized and meant it. Ava decides they’re good then and their friendship is repaired. Ava then sits at her table and asks if she wants the knife out of her back. Kristen complains that she couldn’t let Gabi pull Gabi Chic because she needs to prove herself as CEO and relaunching Gabi Chic is moving towards that. Ava argues that’s great for her but now she’s unemployed and Gabi is coming after her. Kristen remarks that Ava should’ve thought about that before sleeping with Stefan.

Connie wonders what to text back to Kristen as Melinda. Connie then brings a food tray to Melinda, who is screaming for help. Connie tells Melinda that she’s wasting her breath because she soundproofed everything. Connie argues that they all enjoyed making fun of her behind her back at DiMera but she’s not so simple now. Connie offers her soup but Melinda refuses. Connie tells her to go ahead and starve then, adding that she only kept Melinda alive because Li asked her to. Melinda tells her that Li is dead and calls her a psycho. Connie gets upset and blames Li’s death on Melinda, Gabi, and Stefan.

Chad tries to change the subject but Thomas asks him again who he was talking to. Chad claims he was talking to someone from work but Thomas asks why he said he was coming home soon.

Mark tells “Abigail” that he has to go and will catch her up later as he hangs up. Felicity questions who Mark was on the phone with. Mark says it doesn’t matter and would rather talk about her but Felicity questions who Mark was saying would be in big trouble.

EJ enters the living room and questions Stefan about all of Gabi’s tape. Stefan explains that they are in his half of the room. EJ says marriages fall apart but they don’t need to include the rest of them in their drama. EJ argues that the tape clashes with the rug. Stefan brings up that the entire staff still quotes what Nicole said to EJ when she found out he stole Eric’s baby. EJ says the last thing he wants to do is dodge imaginary barriers in his own house. Stefan tells EJ to tell Gabi that because this is all his fault since he’s the one who convinced Gabi to stay. EJ argues that he did Stefan a favor. Stefan admits he didn’t want Gabi to move out but because of EJ’s antics, Gabi is now determined to take him for everything he’s worth, including the house.

Ava thought Kristen didn’t judge her over what happened with Stefan and points out that Kristen encouraged her not to be so hard on herself. Kristen argues that Ava does have to take some responsibility since nobody forced her to sleep with Stefan, so she does have to blame herself. Ava mocks having Kristen as a friend. Kristen argues that friends tell the truth and if she hadn’t blabbed everything at the office, Gabi never would’ve found out. Kristen then questions why Melinda is not texting her back.

Connie tells Melinda that she wouldn’t have had to punish her for how she treated Li, remarking that Gabi broke his heart but Melinda was just as bad. Connie talks about Li being so broken that he couldn’t see her as the real thing that was finally there for him. Connie declares that Gabi has paid the price and her marriage is over thanks to her. Melinda questions what she did. Connie says if Melinda had a husband and he cheated on her with Ava, she’d want to know about it. Connie adds that she’s just getting started and declares that by the time she’s through, Gabi will have nothing.

Gabi goes to see “Abigail” in her bedroom and says she thought she should introduce herself since they will be living under the same roof again. Gabi says they say she is Abigail, but she just doesn’t see it.

Chad tells Thomas that he must have misspoke because he’s tired. Thomas questions if that’s really what happened since he’s always here to tuck them in, but he’s never there when they wake up. Chad apologizes for being gone so much and promises to make it up to him but things have been a little crazy lately. Thomas tells Chad that he’s not Charlotte and he’s 9 so he can tell something is wrong. Thomas asks Chad to tell him the truth so Chad decides he will be honest.

Mark sits with Felicity and tells her that he was on the phone with Aaron. Felicity questions how Aaron could be in trouble when he’s at lacrosse camp. Mark explains that Aaron lied and made up a story about how he was paying for camp. Felicity notes that Aaron lied to her once too and she didn’t like it.

Chad claims to Thomas that an old friend is in town and had a bad accident so he thought it would be best if she stayed at the DiMera Mansion. Thomas questions Chad staying there too. Chad says he thought it would make her more comfortable since she didn’t know EJ and Stefan very well. Thomas questions not having her stay here. Chad talks about the DiMera Mansion being bigger and having staff to help take care of her. Thomas asks when Chad is coming back for good. Chad says soon, so Thomas questions how soon. Chad admits he doesn’t know as everything is up in the air right now. Chad asks if Thomas is okay. Thomas then questions if the woman he said was in an accident is his girlfriend.

“Abigail” tells Gabi that she knows she doesn’t look the same. Gabi says she heard about the plastic surgery and the amnesia. Gabi then tells “Abigail” that she is at war with her husband, Stefan. “Abigail” says she’s sorry to hear that. Gabi questions that since they weren’t exactly friends. Gabi then clarifies that they were friends then enemies and ultimately frenemies. “Abigail” says it sounds complicated and asks if it was about her sleeping with Stefan. Gabi question her remembering that but she clarifies that EJ told her. Gabi says it wasn’t about that as it was before she and Stefan were involved. “Abigail” says she’s sorry about that. Gabi tells her not to be as she wasn’t in her right mind while Stefan is a different story.

EJ tells Stefan that half of the house belongs to him so Gabi will be in for a rude awakening if she tries to make a move on it. Stefan says it’s good to know that he has an ally as long as EJ has something to lose as well. EJ remarks that Stefan made his bed and invited Ava into it, asking why he should be inconvenienced because Stefan doesn’t know how to take a cold shower like the rest of them. EJ questions Stefan sleeping with Ava of all people. Stefan tells him to leave Ava out of this. EJ argues that Ava kidnapped his mother and drove her off a cliff so it’s a miracle that Susan even survived. EJ states that Ava is very much in this conversation. Stefan brings up the women EJ has brought in and insists that Ava is off limits. EJ questions his instinct to protect Ava. EJ then brings up that Stefan’s twin brother was engaged to Ava and now his heart keeps his blood pumping. Stefan tells EJ to keep it up. EJ jokes that it would explain so much and wishes Stefan luck because he’s going to need it.

Ava asks Kristen what the problem is. Kristen tells her that she’s been trying to reach Melinda about a contract problem as she has a friend who needs legal advice. Ava mocks Kristen having another friend. Kristen says she got a text from Melinda, saying she needs a break and complains that she just hired her. Kristen remarks that she better have a damn good explanation for this as she texts Melinda back.

Connie tells Melinda that it looks like Kristen isn’t too happy to hear about her leave of absence and now she wants details. Melinda argues that Kristen won’t buy anything Connie writes and offers to come up with something she will. Connie mocks Melinda thinking she’s an idiot while she’s tied to a bed. Connie comes up with something that she says will shut Kristen up.

Kristen gets Connie’s text from Melinda’s phone, claiming she doesn’t want to take orders from the woman who murdered her daughter, so she can take her job and shove it. Ava questions Melinda saying that. Kristen says she doesn’t get it since Melinda’s daughter’s death was an accident and they talked about it before she hired her. Ava confirms Melinda said the same to her, so Kristen questions where the hell this is coming from. Kristen argues that Melinda is competent, came on board, and never looked back. Kristen talks about Melinda being in early. Ava mentions that Melinda never said a word about being discontent and always putting the company first. Ava then thinks back to Melinda telling her about what she discovered about Connie. Ava tells Kristen it’s a DiMera problem and she doesn’t work there anymore.

Melinda laughs at Connie’s plan and asks if she really thinks no one will miss her or come looking for her. Connie mocks Melinda being beloved by so many people and thinks Melinda overestimated her popularity. Connie says she has things to go do. Melinda argues that it’s not too late and that part of her must know this is messed up. Connie argues that Melinda only cares because she wants something and says she’ll be back as she exits, leaving Melinda screaming in frustration.

Stefan asks EJ to fix him a drink but EJ tells him to fix it himself. EJ says Stefan is not family to him after he and Gabi did everything in their power to take DiMera away from him. Stefan argues that EJ always gave as good as he got. Stefan says not to pretend this is about the company when it’s about his life. Stefan says not long ago, he hoped all of these wars between them would be over and they could at least be brothers. EJ remarks that misery loves company which is why he’s looking forward to his front row seat to Stefan’s deathmatch with Gabi.

Gabi tells “Abigail” about her dissociative identity disorder and how she modeled one of her alters after her as “Gabby”, but she was integrated long ago. “Abigail” says every time she meets someone else in the family, she feels like she owes them an apology. Gabi tells her not to beat herself up about sleeping with Stefan as she wasn’t in her right mind so she couldn’t consent which means it was technically rape. Gabi wonders if she can use that in her divorce case. “Abigail” comments on Gabi being angry. Gabi figures she would be too if her husband cheated. “Abigail” tells Gabi that she’s sorry she’s going through all of this. Gabi warns her to be careful who she shows civility to in this house since she doesn’t have any allies. “Abigail” says even if she had allies, she wouldn’t remember them, and that Gabi is the only one who doesn’t look at her like she has three heads. “Abigail” feels she could use all the frenemies she can get. Gabi feels the same and says this will be continued as she has much more work to do and exits.

Chad assures Thomas that he doesn’t have a girlfriend. Chad promises that he misses Thomas and Charlotte more than they miss him, insisting their whole family will be under the same roof again soon as he hugs him.

Felicity asks Mark if he really has to punish Aaron. Mark says he shouldn’t have lied and they all have rules to follow. Felicity argues that Mark gets to make the rules. Mark says that’s what their parents would’ve wanted until Felicity and Aaron get older. Felicity asks what happens if Mark lies. Mark jokes that she can ask when she catches him lying but she hasn’t. Felicity wishes their parents didn’t die in the accident. Mark says he does too but promises he’s not going anywhere as they hug.

Chad goes to the DiMera Mansion and joins “Abigail” in the bedroom. She notes that it took him awhile after he said he tucked in the kids. She asks if everything is okay. Chad says not exactly since Thomas was asking why he’s not living at home. She asks what he told him. Chad says he told him that he has a friend staying here that he’s taking care of. Chad admits he doesn’t like lying to Thomas and doesn’t know how much longer he can do it. “Abigail” questions if Chad’s going to tell him that she’s alive.

Connie shows up at the DiMera Mansion where Gabi answers the door. Gabi thought she was still sick but Connie assures she’ll be back at the office tomorrow and wanted Gabi to have everything she put together for her meeting with the new suppliers. Connie feels the new line of Gabi Chic will be better than ever. Gabi admits she nearly forgot about the meeting because she’s been pretty busy as she plans to take Stefan for all he’s worth including the mansion. Connie says good for her after what he did to her and calls it an eye for an eye. Connie then declares that since Stefan slept with Ava, she thinks Gabi should sleep with someone else too.

Kristen complains that Ava has had her fun and asks her to cough up what Melinda discovered. Ava refuses so Kristen calls her a bitch. Ava asks if she can have her job back first. Kristen argues that her hands are tied. Ava argues that Kristen chose to screw her over rather than lose a couple dollars. Kristen says it’s more complicated than that and she knows it. Ava says it’s not personal, just business. Kristen then gathers her things and walks out of the Pub.

Melinda screams that Connie is a psycho bitch as she remains tied to the bed. Melinda guesses Connie being this crazy is why she never had another date with Li. Melinda declares that she has to get out of her before she completely loses it.

Ava exits the Pub and runs in to Connie, who calls her the homewrecker. Ava asks why Connie had to tell Gabi. Connie argues that she needed to know. Ava says it wasn’t her business. Connie feels Gabi had a right to know her husband was cheating on her and calls Ava a skank. Ava warns there was a time in her life where she wouldn’t make it to the end of her sentence for talking to her like that. Connie points out that now Ava is unemployed and remarks that she’s glad Gabi made Kristen fire Ava because she doesn’t deserve to work at DiMera. Ava comments on Connie being let go too. Connie argues that she’s gainfully employed. Ava brings up that last time she spoke to Melinda, she was on her way to Connie’s apartment to give her the axe.

Melinda tries to break free from being tied up.

Gabi listens in from outside the living room as EJ tells Stefan that Gabi better rethink going after the house, but as for everything else, he hopes she leaves him with nothing but his socks. Stefan questions EJ taking Gabi’s side. EJ suggests Stefan’s been given a gift from above and he doesn’t even know it which Stefan questions. EJ tells Stefan that maybe Gabi was just a placeholder until the real love of his life came in. Stefan says he loves Gabi, not Ava. EJ argues that he shares an affinity for Ava that he and Gabi do not. Stefan responds that he doesn’t owe him an explanation. EJ agrees and warns Stefan that any enemy of Ava’s is a friend of his as he declares that means Gabi is his new BFF. Gabi thinks back to Connie’s suggestion that she should sleep with someone else too.

Chad tells “Abigail” that he doesn’t know what to do as part of him is wondering if they should tell the kids the truth about her being alive. “Abigail” argues that they can’t as it will only confuse them. Chad is tired of lying to them every night and points out that they have no idea how long it will take for her memory to come back. She points out that she had a memory today. Chad says it was a terrible one and complains that it still doesn’t make sense why she remembers her murder but nothing else. Chad says maybe it’s too soon to know what that means in the big picture. “Abigail” suggests it means they have to give it more time. Chad insists he’s not trying to pressure her about her memory, but he made a promise to Thomas and he can’t go back on that. “Abigail” decides the only solution then is that he needs to move out.

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At the hospital, Tate asks Holly how Sarah’s accident could be their fault. Holly explains that Sarah and Xander were headed to the Horton Cabin for their honeymoon. Tate realizes they would’ve caught them there. Holly adds that they were waiting in the town square for Maggie to bring the key but she couldn’t find it because they took it. Holly says that Sarah was going to help Maggie look for the key that they took and that’s when she got hit by the car.

Xander asks Sarah how she’s doing. Sarah responds that Maggie gave her a nice pep talk that inspired her to get out of the hospital bed and start living her life. Xander questions it being soon that. Sarah says she will need physical therapy, but medically there’s no reason for her to stay in the hospital. Xander decides that he will go see about getting her released then and he will also check in with Jada in hopes that they have apprehended the suspect by now. Sarah encourages him to leave Jada alone and assures that she will reach out when there’s news. Xander agrees to leave Jada alone for now but vows that when he finds out who did this to her, there will be hell to pay.

Fiona sits in the town square with Victoria and talks about the iced tea not hitting the spot as she’s used to something much stronger. Fiona talks about how Victoria is the only one she can confide in because she doesn’t judge her. Fiona talks about being responsible for Sarah not being here and being in the hospital, possibly never walking again. Fiona declares that she destroyed a woman’s future and tore a hole in the heart of the people that love her. Justin then approaches Fiona.

John paces at home, waiting for Brady to call him back. John says it’s driving him crazy and tells Marlena that he won’t be able to relax until they clear this up. Marlena knows John is worried but wonders if they are jumping to conclusions. John says in his mind, there’s only one reason that Brady would lie to Jada about his car being supposedly stolen. John doesn’t want to believe that Brady hit Sarah and just kept going, but tells Marlena that it’s not looking good.

Brady goes to the police station and tells Jada that he’s there to make a confession that he was driving the car that hit Sarah Kiriakis. Jada questions Brady lying earlier which he confirms. Brady admits he panicked and wasn’t thinking straight. Jada asks what made him come clean and if Kristen tipped him off about the warrant for his arrest. Brady insists that he’s here to make a good example for his son and show him that they all have to take responsibility for their actions. Brady adds that the guilt is eating him up over the fact that Sarah may never walk again because of something stupid he did by driving drunk. Brady declares that he was evil in that moment. Jada stops him and says they have to do this by the book and advises him to call his attorney before she takes his official statement.

Fiona asks Justin if they have met. Justin introduces himself as Victor’s nephew. Fiona remembers that Justin was at Xander’s almost wedding and says he was just having a chat with Victoria. Fiona is surprised she didn’t recognize Justin when he was the one who had her letter to Victor. Justin understands they weren’t properly introduced. Fiona is thankful that Xander has forgiven her and they are now on excellent terms, pointing out that he even lets her watch the baby while he takes care of Sarah. Justin says it’s terrible what happened to Sarah and hopes that the partial license plate leads to the culprit being arrested.

Xander returns to Sarah’s room and informs her that Kayla is working on her release now. Sarah excitedly says she can’t wait to get out of the hospital. Maggie decides she will check with Fiona to see if she needs any help with Victoria and tells Sarah to text her when she is home. Sarah thanks Xander for everything. Xander says it’s his pleasure to bring his wife home as Maggie exits. Xander adds that he won’t let Sarah push herself too hard. Sarah says she just wants to hang out with her husband, their daughter, and sleep in their own bed. Xander tells Sarah that he has a proposition for her that he thinks will make a real difference to her recovery.

Holly argues that if they hadn’t been lying and sneaking around the cabin without permission, Sarah wouldn’t have been in that accident or paralyzed now. Tate insists that’s not how it works and that so many factors came together to put Sarah in the wrong place at the wrong time. Holly says Maggie basically said the same thing. Tate is surprised that she told Maggie. Holly figured that since Brady caught them, she may as well come clean to her family too but then she realized their actions may have caused Sarah’s accident, so she just ran out of the room. Tate says what happened to Sarah is horrible but the only person to blame is the person who hit her and then sped off.

Marlena tells John that it’s impossible to imagine Brady hitting Sarah with his car and then leaving her in the street, even if he were drinking. John argues that he wouldn’t be thinking clearly if he was drunk. Marlena asks what about when he sobered up and realized what happened, asking why he wouldn’t come forward then. Marlena says that instead he covered up with the car and that’s not their Brady. John brings up Marlena asking Paul about Brady’s sobriety. Marlena confirms that Paul said Brady claimed he was fine and even going to meetings. John points out that was before the accident, so he wonders if Brady told Paul something else that might shed some light on this. John decides to call Paul.

Xander informs Sarah that he wants to move back in to the Kiriakis Mansion as he thought she would have difficulty in her wheelchair in their small apartment. Xander brings up how the mansion is wheelchair friendly since Victor had mobility issues and even had an elevator put in. Xander adds that she’d have a staff to help make her life easier including with Victoria, plus Maggie will be there all the time. Sarah agrees it would be more convenient and being closer to Maggie would be helpful, so she agrees to do it. Xander says he will let Henderson to know to expect them. Xander then asks if it would be okay with her if he invited Fiona to move in as well. Sarah thinks that is great. Xander says they’ve been getting along so well that he doesn’t see any reason for Fiona to keep paying rent at the Salem Inn. Sarah is thrilled that Fiona has been there for him through all this and calls inviting Fiona to their wedding the best decision she ever made.

Justin tells Fiona that he’s glad he ran in to her because he had been meaning to thank her which she questions. Justin explains that for almost a year, he thought Alex wasn’t his son until thanks to her, it came out that Xander was actually Victor’s heir. Justin tells Fiona that he’s incredibly grateful to her because she gave him his son back. Fiona feels she doesn’t deserve too much credit as she was just setting the record straight and had no idea Theresa was lying to everyone. Justin insists that she changed so many peoples’ lives for the better, including his. Justin then gets a call from Brady, who asks him to come to the police station right away as he needs a lawyer. Justin asks what’s happening. Brady responds that he turned himself in for a very serious crime, Sarah’s hit and run. Justin is shocked and says he’ll be right there as he hangs up. Fiona asks if everything is alright. Justin doesn’t know if Fiona ever met Xander’s nephew, Brady. Fiona claims that she has not had the pleasure but she’s heard wonderful things about him. Justin is afraid that’s about to change. Fiona asks why, noting that he said something about a crime and asks if it has to do with Sarah’s accident and points out that she is family. Justin decides she’ll hear it from Xander anyway but apparently, Brady has turned himself in for Sarah’s hit and run which shocks Fiona.

Holly asks Tate how things went with Brady since he said he didn’t know if he was in trouble. Tate thought Brady was going to go off on him, but he seemed strangely distracted like his mind was somewhere completely different and then he got a mysterious text and left really abruptly. Holly agrees that it sounds weird but encourages that maybe it’s a good thing since if Brady has other things going on, he won’t have time to be mad at him. Tate just hopes everything is okay and talks about being distant this summer and with everything going on with Theresa, he doesn’t want to lose what he has with Brady. Holly agrees that he needs his dad. Tate decides he should head home and face the music. Holly says she will go with him to make sure he gets home safe and they can face Brady together. Tate says she doesn’t have to but Holly insists, pointing out that they don’t know how much time they will get to spend together now that their secret is out.

John thanks Paul and finishes his call. John then tells Marlena that as far as Paul knows, Brady isn’t drinking but there was an incident that he didn’t tell her about as Paul walked in on Brady pouring himself an alcoholic beverage and that Brady admitted he was tempted because of everything with Theresa, but Paul swears that Brady gave him the drink and he got rid of it. Marlena argues that one misstep doesn’t mean Brady has fallen off the wagon but John has the sinking feeling that they are on the right track.

Xander helps Sarah in to her wheelchair, reminding her that she’s not alone and that he will always be there for her as they kiss.

Fiona decides she’s going to need a stronger drink but Maggie finds her and says she was just on her way to her place to see if she needed any help with Victoria. Fiona says that would be lovely. Maggie asks her what’s wrong as she looks white as a sheet. Fiona guesses she hasn’t heard the news and informs Maggie that someone has confessed to hitting Sarah which shocks Maggie. Fiona explains that she was with Justin when he got a call from the culprit himself, who said he had just turned himself in and needed representation. Maggie questions Justin accepting the call and who it was. Fiona is afraid she knows him as she reveals it was Brady.

Justin joins Brady and Jada in the interrogation room. Brady thanks him for coming so quickly. Justin asks for a moment alone with Brady. Jada says she wants to take his statement as soon as possible as she then exits the room. Justin tells Brady that he doesn’t understand, questioning Brady hitting Sarah with his car and then just driving away. Brady tells him that he understands if Justin doesn’t want to take this case since Sarah and Xander are family. Justin argues that Brady is family too but he’s going to need him to explain himself by telling him everything that happened that night. Brady responds that the problem is, he doesn’t really know.

John tells Marlena that he can’t wait around anymore as he has to go look for Brady. John declares that if his son’s in trouble, he needs to find him. Marlena argues that Brady could be anywhere. John decides he’ll start with the bars. John goes to leave but Tate comes home with Holly, shocking John and Marlena. Marlena notes his crutches and asks if he got hurt at lacrosse camp but Tate reveals that he never went to camp.

Justin asks how Brady could not know what happened. Brady admits he was drunk and that he’s been messed up since Alex and Theresa’s wedding. Brady reveals he’s been going on out of control benders and thought he was hiding it pretty well but apparently people started to notice. Brady informs Justin that on the night of Sarah’s accident, he was drinking at Small Bar, so he just assumes he hit her on the way home but he doesn’t exactly remember what happened other than he woke up in the driver’s seat of his car with a splitting headache with no recollection of how he got to the parking garage. Brady adds that he heard the police talking about a gray sedan which is when he realized he might have done it. Brady says he went to look at the car and saw damage on the front bender. Brady tells Justin that he couldn’t take it anymore and had to turn himself in. Justin understands but points out that Brady doesn’t actually know for sure that he’s guilty.

Xander brings Sarah home to the Kiriakis Mansion and asks if there’s anything he can get her from the kitchen. Sarah mentions Maggie making her famous lemon bars and thanks him for everything. Sarah says Xander has been so loving, understanding, and supportive through this whole thing so she couldn’t have gotten through this without him. Xander assures that he worships and adores her, so he will bring her everything she desires for the rest of their lives. Xander tells Sarah that he loves her and will be by her side forever as they kiss. Xander then heads to the kitchen to get her lemon bar.

Maggie asks Fiona if they are sure it was Brady, arguing that it doesn’t make any sense since Brady wouldn’t flee the scene if he hit someone with his car, unless he had been drinking. Fiona recalls Maggie saying she was Brady’s sponsor. Maggie says that Brady has had his struggles. Maggie then gets a text from Xander. Fiona asks if he’s heard the news. Maggie says no as Xander has checked Sarah out of the hospital and are moving in with her at the Kiriakis Mansion. Maggie adds that Xander said in his text that he wants them to bring Victoria and also for Fiona to pack up her things and move in with them if she wants to. Fiona doesn’t know what to say after everything she and Xander have been through, admitting she is shocked and honored that he wants her so close by. Maggie calls Fiona an incredible help to Xander, Sarah, and all of them. Maggie decides she will take Victoria home while Fiona collects her things. Fiona calls that a good idea unless she wants her to be there when she breaks the news about Brady. Maggie says she can handle it but notes that there’s always been bad blood between Xander and Brady, so she doesn’t know how Xander is going to react when he hears the news.

Xander brings Sarah her lemon bar and says he texted Maggie about bringing Victoria and moving Fiona in. Sarah thanks him. Xander then gets a call from Jada and asks if she has good news. Jada says she wouldn’t call it that but they have the suspect in custody and he’s admitted to being the driver who hit Sarah. Xander says that’s great and then asks for the bastard’s name.

Marlena questions Holly and Tate spending the whole summer at the Horton Cabin. Tate explains it was the only way they could be together and they are really sorry for deceiving all of them. John asks what Brady had to say about it. Tate says he wasn’t happy obviously but he couldn’t get a good read on him because Brady seemed distracted or troubled by something and then he just took off somewhere and left. Tate asks if something is going on with Brady that he should know about. John gets a call from his contact Larry which shocks him.

Fiona goes to her room at the Salem Inn and begins packing her things. Fiona thinks back to sleeping with Brady there. Fiona states that Brady doesn’t deserve this but questions what she can do. Fiona then declares that maybe it’s time she tells the truth.

Justin argues that Brady doesn’t have any memories of the actual incident, only the before and after. Brady says that’s right but insists that it had to of been him because there was damage on the car and they had a partial plate that matches his. Brady says even though he can’t remember specifically what happened but he has a vague memory of screeching tires playing nonstop in his head. Justin understands but advises him to reconsider making a full confession. Brady repeats that he already told him what happened. Justin shouts that Brady talked and now he’s going to listen. Justin advises Brady to tell them only his recollection of the facts and nothing more. Justin says the police know what evidence they have, so there is no sense of adding to the case. Justin doesn’t want Brady admitting guilt because that’s for a jury to decide, if it comes to that. Brady knows Justin is doing his job as a lawyer but he doesn’t see any point in fighting this and he doesn’t want to because what he did to Sarah was inexcusable and he needs to make things right.

Maggie brings Victoria home to the Kiriakis Mansion and tells Sarah that she’s so glad she’s out of the hospital and that she decided to move back in as she feels much better having her close by. Maggie mentions that Victoria is asleep and then informs Sarah that she has pretty shocking news to share with her. Sarah reveals that Jada already called, so she knows the driver was Brady. Sarah says she couldn’t believe it and questions how could he. Maggie says she can’t believe it either but it appears to be true as Justin is already at the police station with him. Maggie asks how Xander took it. Sarah says as well as you’d expect. Maggie wants to speak with Xander and asks where he is.

Xander storms in to the police station and asks Jada where Brady is. Jada informs him that he’s in with his lawyer. Xander wants to confront him but Jada stops him and says she can’t let that happen, telling Xander that she needs him to go home and let her handle this as his wife needs him. Xander questions how Brady could just hit Sarah and drive off. Jada says all those questions will be answered in time. Xander then stops and asks if that addict is off the wagon again. Jada confirms he had been drinking that night. Jada suggests they go talk about it in her office but Xander refuses and bursts in to the interrogation room. Xander then shouts that he’s going to kill Brady and begins choking him while Justin yells for him to stop.

John thanks Larry for the heads up as he finishes the call. Marlena asks John what it is. John reveals his buddy at the police department had some intel to share with him. John announces they got the driver who hit Sarah. Holly asks who it is while Tate asks if it’s someone they know. John then reveals that it’s Brady.

Fiona picks up her phone and tells herself that she can’t tell the truth when she’s finally on good terms with her son. Fiona declares that Brady doesn’t deserve this and she hates to see him go down for this, but she has no other choice as she has too much to lose.

Sarah tells Maggie that Xander went to the police station and she tried to stop him, but he was determined to confront Brady. Sarah adds that she’s never seen Xander like this as he looked angry enough to kill.

Justin and Jada pull Xander off of Brady as Justin urges him to think of Sarah and Victoria. Xander questions how Justin can defend Brady when he left Sarah to die in the street. Brady tells Xander that he didn’t mean to hurt her and he’s sorry. Xander swears that Brady is going to pay for this and declares that he will make sure Brady spends the rest of his miserable life rotting in prison.

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Holly tells Tate that they are so lucky that Mark agreed to keep his secret. Tate agrees, especially since they both have family who work there. Holly suggests they not press their luck and get Tate back to the cabin before anyone sees them, but they then run in to Brady at the hospital. Brady questions the crutches and begins asking if it happened at camp and why the camp didn’t contact him to tell him they were sending Tate home. Brady then questions what Holly is doing there. Tate then admits that it didn’t happen at camp, so Brady questions where it happened. Tate reveals he was on Smith Island.

Sarah calls Xander from her hospital room, leaving a message wondering where he is since it couldn’t have taken this long to check on Victoria. Sarah hangs up and tells Maggie that she thought Xander would be back by now. Maggie jokes that she’s there but understands Sarah misses her husband and daughter. Sarah adds that she’s also worried about Xander because he feels helpless seeing her this way and since he can’t do anything for her, he’s fixated on finding the person who hit her and is obsessed with it.

Xander questions Jada having a suspect. Jada says she’s sorry but she’s not at liberty to say who it is. Xander argues that they have a right to know. Jada says they will when they make an arrest. Xander complains that the monster left Sarah to die in the street. Jada repeats that she’s sorry but she’s not going to discuss this with him any further. Xander grabs her and says that she will.

Marlena goes home and thinks back to Jada telling her about Brady’s car being stolen.

At the DiMera Mansion, Kristen finishes a phone call in the living room. Kristen tells the portrait of Stefano that the mission has been accomplished as Brady’s car is now as flat as a pancake. Kristen asks what choice she had and says she knows Stefano wasn’t a fan of Brady but he is the father of her child, so she did what she had to do to protect her family. EJ then walks in and questions what she did to protect her family. Kristen claims it’s that she had to fire Ava from the family business for political reasons because Gabi learned that Ava slept with Stefan while she was in prison, so Gabi gave her an ultimatum of relieving Ava from her duties or she would find another buyer for Gabi Chic. Kristen says she couldn’t allow that since they put a lot in to the relaunch and it’s the centerpiece of her new corporate strategy. EJ remarks that he would’ve sacked both of them. Kristen says it’s not up to him. Kristen knows Stefano detested Gabi and she does too but her family legacy means everything to her, so she will do whatever it takes to protect it. EJ doesn’t think so and senses that Kristen is selling him a bill of goods. EJ asks Kristen what’s really going on.

John comes home to Marlena. She asks about his visit with his dad. John says it was great and asks about her message that she wanted to talk about something. John asks if everything is okay but Marlena says not really.

Brady questions what Tate was doing at Smith Island. Tate reveals that he never actually went to camp and he was staying at the Horton Cabin. Brady questions why in God’s name he would do something like that. Tate admits it was so he could spend time with Holly without anyone interrupting. Brady questions Tate lying to him all summer about this, which he admits.

Maggie tells Sarah that she’s been thinking lately about the car accident that killed her parents and part of her wished she died with them. Sarah mentions that she never told her that. Maggie says she wasn’t always brave Maggie facing adversity with courage as she was grieving and scared. Maggie tells Sarah that it’s okay to be angry about what happened to her. Sarah thinks Xander is angry enough for both of them and repeats that she’s worried about what Xander is going to do to the person who ran her over when they find them.

Jada tells Xander that he has every right to be upset and she gets what he’s going through. Xander argues that she has no idea but Jada reminds him that Rafe is lying in a hospital bed, just like Sarah and her heart breaks for both of them. Jada states that she will be the one who will find and arrest the person who hit Sarah, not him. Jada warns Xander to take his hands off of her right now. Xander apologizes and doesn’t know what came over him. Jada gets that he’s worried about Sarah, but every time he raises Hell over the investigation, that’s more time she has to deal with him instead of doing her job. Jada adds that she will let him know as soon as she gets something concrete. Xander thanks her but asks if she can at least say what they are waiting for. Jada says she has to wait for the district attorney before she can proceed, but he will know something soon. Jada repeats that she knows what he’s going through in feeling helpless when the love of your life is in a hospital bed. Jada tells Xander to go be with Sarah as she needs him.

Sarah asks how Maggie dealt with it when she found out she couldn’t walk. Maggie recalls waking up in the hospital and the doctor informing her that her parents didn’t make it. Maggie says when she came to her senses, she felt like she owed it to her parents to keep the farm running. Maggie adds that it wasn’t easy but she knew she had to figure it out. Maggie remembers being on crutches at a graduation party and reminding herself that even if she couldn’t get on the dance floor, she could still dance in her heart. Maggie says if she was never able to walk again, she still would’ve had a very good and full life. Maggie hugs Sarah and encourages her not to give up because no matter how her recovery goes, she’s still a wonderful doctor, mother, wife, and daughter. Maggie admits some things may be harder, but she knows Sarah will remember how much she truly has to be grateful for. Sarah cries that she is grateful to feel so loved by Maggie, Xander, and Victoria as that means everything to her.

EJ feels that was a shockingly unconvincing story from Kristen. Kristen says if he doesn’t believe it, he can run it by Gabi. EJ admits it’s none of his business but advises Kristen that if she doesn’t want people poking around her closet for skeletons, she shouldn’t be so forthcoming with the portrait of Stefano about her secrets out loud. EJ adds that he’s sure Stefano knows all already.

Brady doesn’t understand since Holly has been here in Salem all summer. Holly admits she’s been sneaking up to the cabin to see Tate whenever she can. Brady questions them just visiting and asks for a private word with his son so Holly steps away. Tate knows Brady is disappointed him and says he’s sorry but he really cares about Holly. Tate says this isn’t just some fling and he couldn’t stand to be away from Holly just because Theresa was being crazy. Brady stops Tate, who asks how much trouble he’s in.

Marlena informs John of Brady’s car being stolen right out of their garage. John asks how he took the news. Marlena doesn’t know as he didn’t tell them. John asks when this happened. Marlena explains that she ran in to Jada, who was trying to figure out a timeline. John questions Brady not just telling her how and when it happened. John wonders why the active police commissioner would be involved in a run of the mill car theft, guessing it has to be connected to something bigger, like maybe Sarah’s hit and run. Marlena asks if John thinks that Brady could’ve been involved in Sarah’s accident. John prays he’s wrong but says something isn’t acting up, questioning why Brady wouldn’t say a word about his car being stolen. Marlena informs him that Brady did tell Kristen as she bumped in to her. John questions why unless he wanted to get rid of the evidence by making the car disappear as that sort of thing is in Kristen’s wheelhouse. Marlena suggests not getting ahead of themselves. Marlena adds that when she told Brady about Sarah’s accident, he was shocked and horrified. Marlena argues that Brady is a good man, so if he would’ve hit her, he never would’ve left her there. John agrees that he wouldn’t, unless he had been drinking.

Brady sits with Tate and questions that he’s been shelling out money for Aaron for the entire summer. Tate argues that he knew he didn’t want to go to camp and at least Aaron was getting something out of it. Brady brings up Tate coming back to see Theresa, he was just coming across the ferry and not flying back from New York. Tate argues that when Nicole had left town, he was this close to telling Brady the truth but he got the vibe that he didn’t want him to come home. Brady calls that so not true. Tate states that he left because Brady told him to and he had to keep the lie going because he thought he would go ballistic on him. Tate asks if Brady’s never lied because he was scared of how someone would react. Brady then thinks back to Kristen telling him about getting rid of his car. Tate asks Brady where he went just now. Xander then arrives at the hospital and sees them.

Sarah tells Maggie that she just hopes to be half the mom that she is. Maggie encourages that she’s a wonderful mother. Sarah asks how she will be able to now. Sarah cries about how Victoria needs to be held so much right now and questions how she will be able to keep up with her. Maggie promises that she will find a way. Holly enters the room and hopes she’s not interrupting. Sarah says it’s okay as Holly hugs Maggie. Sarah says she’s very lucky to get two visits in one day. Holly reveals that she came because she has something to tell her. Maggie asks what it is. Holly brings up saying she had plans with a friend tonight but reveals that was a lie as she was going to see Tate. Maggie questions if she means in New York but Holly reveals they were on Smith Island, explaining that Tate never went to New York and that Aaron went to camp in his place so they could spend time together at the Horton Cabin this whole time. Maggie asks if Tate broke in but Holly reveals that she took Maggie’s key and let him in. Holly apologizes for lying to her. Maggie says she understands and says she knew she saw the key the other day. Holly explains that she put it back but Tate locked himself out so she had to borrow it again and she’s really sorry for lying to everyone. Maggie realizes that’s why she couldn’t find the key the other night. Holly asks what night she’s talking about.

Kristen asks if EJ has nothing better to do than standing around to cross examine her, like sorting through a filing cabinet. EJ responds that he has plenty of things he could be doing, but he happened to overhear her talking to a portrait about plotting and scheming so he couldn’t help himself and his interest is piqued. Kristen claims she wasn’t plotting or scheming. EJ adds that she already has the CEO position at DiMera, so he wonders what else Kristen wants that she doesn’t have. EJ then says he knows it’s Brady Black. Jada arrives and hopes she’s not interrupting as the butler let her in. Kristen greets Jada. Jada says she needs to talk to EJ about Sarah’s case so Kristen exits. EJ asks Jada if there are new developments. Jada confirms she has a suspect and is looking for his advice on how to proceed as she has a partial license plate that links to a gray car registered in Salem which also matches the description from the scene of the accident. EJ asks about the forensics evidence. Jada says the problem is that they can’t compare the paint because the vehicle has vanished. EJ questions how a vehicle can just vanish. Jada says that the suspect stated the car was stolen but he didn’t report it which EJ questions. Jada adds that he claimed the car was stolen before the accident but she has an eye witness who says she saw the car parked in the wrong spot on the night of the accident. EJ calls it a lot of circumstantial evidence that is compelling but no absolute proof. Jada adds that without the car, they likely never will have absolute proof. Jada then asks EJ if he’s ready to indict based off what they have.

John asks Marlena if she thinks Brady could be struggling with his sobriety. Marlena admits that while John was in Greece, she had a few concerns which John questions. Marlena says she knew Brady was having a hard time dealing with the Theresa business, but he’s a grown man so she didn’t feel like she could talk to him about it, but she asked Paul how Brady was doing and Paul said that Brady admitted he was struggling and that he had upped his meetings and spent a lot more time with his sponsor. John asks Marlena what her gut tells her. Marlena tries not to jump to conclusions, especially after the last time when Eric drove drunk. Marlena says she should’ve learned from that and sat Brady down to have a serious talk with him before it was too late.

Xander is surprised to see Tate as he thought he was out of town for the summer. Tate says he was but now he’s back. Tate adds that he heard what happened to Sarah and he’s sorry. Xander thanks him. Tate hopes they find whoever did it and give them exactly what they deserve. Xander says the good news is that the police may have a suspect, so he hopes they nail the son of a bitch to the wall.

EJ asks if Jada is going to tell him who the suspect is. Jada asks if matters. EJ says it might, while Kristen listens in from outside the door. Jada reveals that it’s Brady Black, so EJ tells her to arrest him.

Holly asks Maggie again what night she’s talking about. Maggie explains that Sarah and Xander were planning to spend their wedding night at the Horton Cabin. Holly says she didn’t know. Sarah says it’s okay as it was very last minute. Holly asks why they didn’t go. Maggie explains that she couldn’t find the key, so Sarah was coming to help her look for it. Holly then realizes that was the night that Sarah was hit by the car and that she was on her way to Maggie’s because she took the key. Holly then declares that what happened to Sarah is all her fault. Sarah assures that it’s not her fault as she had no way of knowing what would happen. Holly cries that if she and Tate weren’t sneaking around then Sarah would be fine. Holly decides she shouldn’t be here and runs out of the room despite their attempts to stop her as Xander enters and questions what that was all about.

Jada senses EJ has some type of bad blood with Brady. EJ says their families go back generations but claims their history has nothing to do with his legal assessment of the case. EJ adds that what Jada told him, he believes they could win a conviction. EJ instructs Jada to go find Brady and read him his rights, so Jada says she will do that. Jada exits the living room and runs in to Kristen, who asks if she has any leads. Jada thinks Kristen knows the answer to that because she knows she was eavesdropping the whole time. Kristen says she can’t blame her for being curious. Jada brings up Brady being Rachel’s father and asks if she knows anything but Kristen quickly says she doesn’t and walks away.

John tells Marlena that she is not in any way responsible for what happened. John says that if Brady is responsible for this hit and run, then he will just have to man up and own it. Marlena says she knows, but he hasn’t done that yet. John decides that’s why he will have to confront him. John states that Brady is his son, so he will know if he’s lying or telling the truth.

Tate says to Brady that it’s crazy what happened to Sarah and questions what kind of person would just hit her and keep going, saying they’d have to be some kind of psychopath to do that. Tate adds that he’s just glad they have a suspect. Tate asks if Brady heard what he said. Brady apologizes and says he’s just been distracted, but thinks Tate is trying to change the subject. Tate asks if he wants another apology and talks about how Theresa was the one who was militant against he and Holly while Brady just went along with it and even said he’d consider letting them date when the school year started and it’s about to start. Tate adds that he and Holly spent the whole summer together and nothing bad happened. Tate declares that he’s sorry about lying about lacrosse camp and about Smith Island. Tate asks if Brady remembers being in high school and says he’ll take any other punishment, but asks him not to keep he and Holly apart. Brady then gets a text from Kristen that the police are about to arrest him and tells him to run. Tate tells Brady to put himself in his shoes. Brady asks what he means by that. Tate asks if Brady is okay as he looks like he just saw a ghost. Brady claims he’s alright and asks Tate to have Holly take him home because something came up and there’s something he has to do. Brady instructs Tate to take care of his ankle and rushes off, leaving Tate confused. Tate sits back down as Holly joins him. Tate thanks her for letting he and Brady talk. Tate thought he was getting through to him but then he started acting really weird, like his brain was somewhere else, so he has no idea if he’s in trouble or not. Tate then asks Holly if she’s okay. Holly responds that it’s their fault and declares that Sarah was in the accident because of them.

Xander tells Sarah and Maggie that he’s not going to blame Holly and he’d love to go scorched earth but the only person to blame for the accident is the driver. Sarah agrees and asks Xander why he was gone so long as she started to worry something had gone wrong. Xander responds something actually went right as he ran in to Jada in the town square. Sarah asks if there’s any news. Xander says it’s good news as the police have a prime suspect in the hit and run. Sarah asks who it is but Xander says Jada wouldn’t tell him.

Kristen rejoins EJ in the living room and asks what Jada wanted. EJ says she just wanted to see if he would give her the go ahead to arrest the suspect in Sarah’s hit and run case. Kristen asks if he did. EJ responds that he did and it just so happens that the suspect is Brady, so something tells him that Kristen knew exactly what was going on.

John calls Brady and leaves a message, asking him to call him as there’s something he wants to talk to him about.

Jada goes to the police station and calls for two officers to execute the arrest in Sarah’s hit and run but Brady arrives and tells Jada that there’s no need for that as he’s here.

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At the Horton Cabin on Smith Island, Holly questions Tate as to what she just walked in on. Tate insists it was nothing while Holly points out that Tate and Sophia were both half naked. Tate explains that he had just woken up and that Sophia just showed up at the door and came on to him, assuring her that it was weird and lame. Holly argues that she feels if she didn’t show up when she did, they wouldn’t have been half naked for long. Tate assures her that he totally shut Sophia down and that he only wants to be with Holly. Tate asks if she believes him.

Brady questions why Jada needs to see his car. Jada says it’s to determine whether he was the driver who hit Sarah.

Chad looks at a photo of he and Abigail in the bedroom until Kristen comes in and greets him, saying she heard about everything going on. Chad guesses news travels fast. Kristen asks where the woman who claims to be Abigail is.

“Abigail” goes to the park and pulls out her phone. She sends a text that she doesn’t see them and asks where the hell they are. Dr. Mark Green then appears and tells her to relax as he’s right there as they then embrace.

Holly questions Tate wanting her to believe that Sophia showed up uninvited and took a ferry all the way there and that he just shut her down. Tate confirms that and wishes he turned her down sooner, but he was shocked and promised he was totally turned off but she wouldn’t accept that. Holly assures that she believes him and that she could tell by the look on Sophia’s face that he shut her down and she also trusts him. Tate thanks her and says he’s relieved because it must have been weird to walk in on that. Holly says it was no fun and suggests he could reassure her that she’s the only girl he wants. Tate responds that he would love to as they kiss. Holly says she’s really glad to see him. Tate asks about Sarah. Holly says she’s doing okay but she feels really horrible, asking what kind of person hits someone with a car and drives away like that. Tate says it would have to be a horrible person with no conscience. Holly hopes the police catch that horrible person soon.

Fiona watches over Victoria in her room at the Salem Inn. Fiona tells Victoria to play by herself while she takes a little break. Fiona approaches her bottle of vodka but Xander knocks on the door so Fiona hides the bottle under the bed and answers the door. Fiona asks how Sarah is. Xander says she’s holding up and Maggie is with her now, so he just wanted to check on Victoria. Fiona says he didn’t have to since she told him she’d watch her. Xander says he just needed to see his daughter. Fiona says she’s been an angel and asks how Xander is holding up. Xander responds that he’ll be better when the police arrest the driver who nearly killed his wife.

Brady questions why Jada would think his car was involved in the accident. Jada says they have evidence that it was a late era gray sedan and a partial license plate. Brady tries to argue but Jada says they need to see it now. Brady thinks back to his car disappearing from the parking garage. Brady then tells Jada that he wishes he could show her his car but it’s not here as it was stolen.

Chad tells Kristen that the woman doesn’t claim to be Abigail, she is Abigail, and that he and Jack found her. Kristen asks where she is. Chad says she went for a walk to think because this is all a lot for her. Kristen understands she can’t remember anything about her life. Chad says not until today when she remembered Clyde coming in to the room and stabbing her. Kristen asks if Chad is sure that’s a real memory

Mark asks how “Abigail” is. She responds that she’s stressed out as she just left Chad and told him that she had a memory because she had to give him something. She complains about the DiMera Mansion feeling like everyone is staring at her at all times including the portrait of Stefano. She adds that at least Jack and Jennifer went back to Boston so it’s at least two less eyes on her, but there’s so many DiMeras in the house and she knows that they are just expecting her to morph in to the Abigail of old. She talks about how Chad is doing his best, so she had to throw him a bone by telling him that she remembered the night of Abigail’s murder.

Tate and Holly still can’t believe what happened to Sarah. Holly informs Tate that Aaron’s brother Mark came to see Sarah while she was there and mentioned the camp’s Instagram page putting up a photo of Aaron but labeling it as Tate Black. Tate questions if that means Mark knows that Aaron is pretending to be him. Holly doesn’t think so and says it freaked her out but she doesn’t think that Mark is suspicious. Holly adds that Mark was super concerned about Sarah because she’s not just his colleague but his friend too. Tate brings up that Mark pretty much raised his siblings Aaron and Felicity since their parents died. Holly can’t imagine what it must be like to parent siblings and be a doctor, calling Mark a great guy.

Mark tells “Abigail” that she did the right thing. She worries that now she’s going to have to continue to remember parts of her life if they are going to have everyone believe that she is Abigail DiMera. Mark feels they have a lot of the heavy lifting out of the way. She then thanks Mark for fixing the DNA test.

Chad assures Kristen that it was a real memory since “Abigail” described it to him. Kristen argues that it’s public knowledge and only Clyde could dispute what happened and he’s in prison. Chad tells Kristen to just say what she’s insinuating. Kristen says she doesn’t have an agenda and she’s just looking out for her brother. Chad complains that she’s not helping and tells her to go back to work. Kristen argues about “Abigail” having a different face and amnesia but everyone’s so thrilled to have Abigail back that they buy it. Kristen questions how he knows she’s not a fraud.

Fiona tells Xander that they will all feel better when the driver is caught and asks if the police have any leads since he said the investigation had stalled. Xander reveals there has actually been a breakthrough as he just got an update from Jada that the police have a partial license plate, so with any luck, they will soon find the person that did this.

Jada questions Brady saying his car was stolen and when this happened. Brady says it was a few days ago. Jada asks if it was before, on, or after the 14th, the night of Sarah’s accident. Brady claims it was before as it was that morning because he had a big meeting at Basic Black and he missed it because he was late. Jada asks where his car disappeared from. Brady says it was in the parking garage downstairs. Jada says only one car they are checking was reported stolen and it wasn’t his. Brady then admits he did not report it. Jada doesn’t understand Brady not reporting his car was stolen and just going about his day. Brady knows it’s not the wisest thing to do but he’s been slammed at work and had to cover for Xander at Titan, so he’s had some long nights. Jada calls grand theft auto a serious crime and questions not reporting it. Brady knows it was silly and apologizes. Jada thinks it’s very possible that the person who stole his car is the same person that hit Sarah.

Fiona asks Xander if the police might be resolving the case. Xander says it would be such a relief and notes that while it wouldn’t do anything for Sarah’s condition, he wants the bastard caught so badly. Xander talks about how he can’t stop picturing the driver hitting Sarah and then just moving on, not caring if she was dead or alive. Fiona asks about Sarah’s condition being reversible. Xander states that it might not be. Xander points out that Sarah is a doctor, so she knows there’s a good chance she will never walk again. Fiona asks if that will make a difference to him as she wonders if it might change the way he feels about Sarah or the life they planned together. Xander says of course not and asks why she would even ask that. Xander declares that he’s the luckiest man in the world to even have Sarah in his life and he loves her more than anything, so nothing will change that. Xander adds that if anything changed, it’s that he’s not sure she’s lucky to have him since he hasn’t been the most reliable person while now they have a daughter to raise with Sarah adapting to a new way of life. Xander worries about not being the man Sarah needs him to be. Fiona knows it will be a heavy burden but encourages that he’s strong enough. Fiona adds that she’s here now to help him with anything he needs. Fiona declares after what she’s done, she really needs to help him. Xander questions what she’s talking about.

Jada tells Brady that it’s not too late to report it as he just needs to go to the police station and speak to a detective. Brady says he will but Jada urges him to do it now as part of the investigation in to Sarah’s hit and run. Brady agrees to do it and apologizes for not doing it sooner. Jada says she won’t take up more of his time as she exits.

Tate repeats to Holly that she’s the only one he wants. Holly suggests they go swimming so they go to get changed.

Chad tells Kristen that there’s no fraud as there was a DNA test with a match, so it’s Abigail. Kristen apologizes and says she’s just trying to protect him because he’s been through so much and she would hate for him to get hurt again. Chad thanks her. Kristen says she will see them later and exits the room. Chad looks back at the framed photo of he and Abigail.

“Abigail” tells Mark that it worked like a charm since as soon as the DNA results were in, Chad had no doubt that she was his dead wife. She adds that she was just grateful that Mark was in right place at the right time. Mark calls it easy if you know what you’re doing. Mark declares that the only way someone will find out she’s not Abigail DiMera is if they give her another DNA test. She remarks that they make a good team. Mark declares that they now need to talk about the next steps to their plan.

Fiona tells Xander it’s not what she’s done but what she hasn’t done in all those years not being there for him. Fiona blames that for being how Xander feels because he didn’t have her support for all those years, but he does now. Xander says he’s grateful for that. Fiona promises to make up for all those missed years as they hug.

Jada takes photos of the parking garage. Marlena arrives and asks what’s going on. Jada informs her that Brady told her that his car was stolen which shocks her. Jada questions Brady not mentioning that to her. Marlena says no and asks when that happened. Jada says she’s trying to figure that out and asks when Marlena last saw it. Marlena remembers seeing it the other night as Brady had parked in her parking spot. Jada asks when that was. Marlena says it would’ve been the night of the 14th..

Brady paces inside until Kristen shows up at the door, saying she needs to talk to him. Brady brings her in and says he doesn’t have the patience or the time. Kristen says it’s about his car as she supposes he’s wondering where it is. Brady asks how she knew it was missing. Kristen then reveals that she’s the one who took it.

Holly helps Tate back in to the cabin after he fell on the beach when they went swimming. Tate tries to say he’s fine but Holly wants to take him to the hospital. Tate argues that he’s not supposed to be in Salem and worries about someone seeing him but Holly assures that they will be stealthy, so they exit the cabin together.

“Abigail” doesn’t feel comfortable talking about this where everyone can see but agrees they need to talk about what’s next. Chad then approaches and says he was worried about her being out alone but sees that she’s not. She claims that she was asking Mark for directions because she got lost. Mark says he’s so glad her friend found her. Chad thanks him for his help as he walks away. Chad asks how she’s doing. She says she’s better now and just needed to clear her head. Chad guesses that memory must have been upsetting. She says she’s happy that she’s starting to remember. Chad thinks she will remember more. Chad suggests if they talk more about what she did remember, it might help spark something.

Xander tells Fiona that he should get back to the hospital. Xander tells Victoria that he will see her later and thanks Fiona again for watching her. Xander says he’s glad Fiona is here because she really is helping. Fiona says she’s so grateful to Xander and Sarah for welcoming her in to their lives. Xander then exits the room. Fiona then retrieves her bottle of vodka from under the bed.

Jada asks Marlena about Brady parking in her spot on the night of the 14th which she confirms. Jada asks if she or John saw Brady that night. Marlena says no and guesses he had gone to bed before they came in. Marlena adds that she asked Brady about it the next morning and he just said somebody else had parked in his space. Marlena asks why she has all these questions since it clearly happened before Brady’s car was stolen. Jada says she’s just putting together a timeline for the investigation and thanks her for her help as she exits.

Brady questions Kristen taking his car. Kristen guesses he’s too dense to figure it out but she found out that the car in Sarah’s hit and run was gray and she remembered Brady was a mess that morning when she came in, so she went to the garage and saw the damage on the front end which made her realize he must have been the one who hit Sarah, so she got rid of the evidence. Brady can’t believe it and asks why she would do that. Kristen responds that she did it for their daughter because it would kill her to see him in prison for a drunken hit and run as she assumes he was drinking that night. Brady admits he doesn’t remember the accident as he woke up in the car. Kristen says it doesn’t matter because the car is gone. Brady asks if she’s sure because Jada was just there asking questions and said they have a partial plate. Kristen asks what he told her. Brady admits he didn’t know what to tell her so he told her the car was stolen. Kristen points out that as far as he knew, it was. Brady remarks that now he knows who stole it. Kristen calls that insignificant, pointing out that without the car, Jada has nothing. Kristen advises Brady to stay calm and do what he normally does. Brady questions what someone normally does after running down a member of their own family. Kristen suggests he go to the hospital and offer his kindness while acting like nothing is wrong. Brady complains that he can’t act like nothing wrong because Sarah’s paralyzed and it’s his fault. Kristen points out that Sarah’s alive and where there’s life, there’s hope which Brady mocks. Kristen says she’s just trying to get him to drop his guilt and self pity as what’s done is done. Kristen adds that she doesn’t know what Theresa did to have Brady fall off the wagon, but it’s not worth throwing his life away. Kristen tells Brady that their daughter needs him so he needs to get sober and get his life together. Kristen tells Brady that she’s there for him and will help him. Brady thanks her. Kristen repeats that she’s doing this for their daughter.

Holly gets Tate set up in a hospital room and says that Kayla’s in surgery while Sarah is a patient so they won’t have to worry about them seeing him. Mark then walks in and questions if it was a lacrosse accident but the camp is supposed to be in upstate New York. Tate calls it a long story. Mark says he has time. Tate and Holly then explain that Aaron took Tate’s spot in camp so that he and Holly could spend the summer together, adding that Brady doesn’t know Tate is back in town yet. They argue that Aaron is getting a free camp out of it and loves it there so it’s basically a win-win for everyone. Tate know it’s a lot but asks Mark not to tell anyone that he was here. Mark questions him wanting him to lie.

“Abigail” questions Chad wanting to know what color robe she was wearing when she got stabbed. Chad thinks it could help spark some more memories. She questions where this is coming from and if he doesn’t believe the memory she had was real. Chad says he believes it was real but admits that Kristen put this idea in his head that a lot of people could’ve known what happened that night since it was all over the news. She then questions him not thinking she’s really Abigail and that she’s been lying to him. Chad says it’s not that. She then complains that he came looking for her and that she trusted him enough to come back with him and take a DNA test. Chad apologizes. She claims she’s doing the best she can to be the wife he remembers but if that’s not good enough for him, they can call off the whole thing and she can head back to Poplar Bluff now.

Mark tells Tate that it’s just a bad sprain so he’ll get him some crutches and he’ll be healed in a couple days. Tate thanks him but points out that he never answered if he’s going to tell anyone that he skipped lacrosse camp and came back to Salem. Mark responds that he came here for medical help so as his doctor, he’s not allowed to discuss anything without his consent, including where he got treated. Mark remarks that he won’t have to worry because he’s more than capable of keeping a secret…

Chad doesn’t want “Abigail” to go back to Poplar Bluff and insists that he believes she is Abigail, but he thinks the stress of the last few days is starting to get to him, so he listened to Kristen. Chad repeats that he really doesn’t want her to leave and says it doesn’t matter what she looks like or what she remembers as he’s really happy she’s here with him. Chad asks her to just come home with him which she agrees to do so they leave the park together.

Marlena calls John from the parking garage and leaves a message, saying she hoped to talk to him about something but it will have to wait until she sees him. After hanging up, Marlena sees Kristen leaving, who says she just came to see Brady and heard his car was stolen. Marlena says she just found out as well. Kristen remarks that she guesses Salem isn’t as safe as it used to be and that she hopes they catch who did it. Kristen tells Marlena that she will see her later and walks on.

Fiona sits staring at her bottle of vodka and declares she’s done with that now as she then drops the bottle into the trash can and declares that she’s going to be the mother that Xander needs her to be.

Xander runs in to Jada in the town square. Jada says she was just on her way to find him. Xander mentions heading to the hospital as he was just checking on Victoria with Fiona. Xander asks if there is news. Jada reveals they have a suspect in Sarah’s hit and run.

Holly tells Tate that they are so lucky that Mark agreed to keep his secret. Tate agrees, especially since they both have family who work there. Holly suggests they not press their luck and get Tate back to the cabin before anyone sees them, but they then run in to Brady at the hospital.

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Tate is at the Horton Cabin on Smith Island when Sophia shows up at the door, surprising him as she asks if he was expecting someone else.

Holly visits Sarah in the hospital, bringing her donuts from the bakery. Holly asks how she’s doing. Sarah responds that she’s alright, all things considered, and she’s actually worried about Xander because he’s not handling the whole situation very well. Holly is sure he’s just hurting for her. Sarah talks about Xander’s anger and frustration that he can’t do anything about it, so she’s worried that he might take it out on the wrong person.

Jada is on the phone in the police commissioner’s office when Xander storms in to confront her, questioning why she’s sitting behind her desk instead of being out there trying to find who was behind the hit and run on Sarah. Jada hangs up and tells Xander that she understands he’s upset about what happened but that doesn’t give him the right to barge in to her office. Xander tells her to spare him the lecture and asks her to explain why she hasn’t arrested the son of a bitch who mowed down his wife.

Brady paces at home, urging himself to think. Brady thinks back to going to the garage with Fiona, only to find his car was gone. Brady then wonders what the hell happened to his car. Brady gets a call from Maggie and asks if there’s any news on Sarah’s condition. Maggie responds that it isn’t good news as she informs Brady that Sarah is paralyzed.

“Abigail” is frustrated in her bedroom at the DiMera Mansion as she grabs her phone and makes a call, declaring that she doesn’t think she can do this anymore. She says they don’t need to remind her what’s at stake as she’s well aware but complains that it’s a lot harder than she thought it was going to be. Abigail talks about living in the house with Chad and his brothers that she apparently slept with and they are all waiting for her to remember her old life. Abigail talks about the way Chad looks at her and says he’s been patient and understanding but wonders how long that will last. Chad then knocks on her door and asks if she’s awake.

Brady tells Maggie that he’s so sorry and asks if Sarah’s paralysis is permanent. Maggie responds that they don’t know yet and are hopeful that she could regain the use of her legs but there is no guarantee. Brady asks what he can do. Maggie tells him to just pray for Sarah’s recovery and that the police find whoever did this and brings them to justice.

Xander questions if Jada has even lifted a finger or if she’s just enjoying Rafe’s job. Jada warns him to watch his tone. Xander wants results and a name. Jada assures that the police are doing everything they can to find the driver. Xander complains that if any of them could do their job, then the monster who paralyzed his wife would already be rotting in jail.

Fiona sits in her room at the Salem Inn and thinks back to Xander informing her of Sarah having no feeling from the waist down. Fiona worries about what she’s done to Sarah as she continues drinking.

Sarah tells Holly about Xander feeling the cops haven’t done enough to find who hit her. Sarah is sure Jada is doing the best she can but she knows Xander won’t stop until they arrest someone, so she hopes he doesn’t get himself locked up in the process. Holly guesses Xander does this kind of thing often. Sarah admits he’s very protective of her which is great most of the time. Holly relates that she would totally freak if someone hurt the person she loves. Sarah asks who that might be.

Tate questions what Sophia is doing at the cabin. Sophia talks about how busy Holly has been with working at the Bistro and her aunt in the hospital, so she thought he might be lonely all by himself and asks what he feels like doing.

Jada questions Xander saying that Sarah is paralyzed. Xander confirms she has no feeling from the waist down. Jada apologizes as she didn’t know. Xander complains that he’s not interested in her apology and tells her to just do her job. Jada promises that it’s her number one priority. Xander argues that it’s been days and they are no closer to knowing who did this. Jada says that’s not true. Xander remarks that he hasn’t seen an arrest. Jada says he didn’t give her a chance to give him the latest news. Xander questions her finding something and asks who it is. Jada informs him that they have a lead on the car that hit Sarah.

Brady goes to Fiona’s room. She asks if he found out what happened with his car. Brady says no as he has more pressing things as he talked to Maggie. Brady questions why Fiona didn’t tell him that Sarah was paralyzed. Fiona says she told him that she had numbness but admits she may have downplayed it. Fiona adds that it’s because she thought it wasn’t permanent and also that she’s really upset about it since Sarah is the mother of her grandchild. Brady understands but says he’s dying here. Fiona tells Brady to calm down. Brady argues that it’s easy for her to say when she’s not the one who might be responsible for Sarah’s paralysis.

Sarah asks Holly if there is someone special and if it’s who she thinks it is. Dr. Mark Green enters, interrupting them, and says he came to check on his favorite colleague. Sarah thanks him and introduces Mark to Holly. Holly says it’s good to see him again, so Sarah questions them knowing each other. Mark explains that Holly went to the prom with his little brother, Aaron, only to leave him halfway through the night which surprises Sarah as Holly says she’s sorry about that. Sarah questions why. Mark asks if Holly wants to tell her or if he should. Holly tells Mark to go for it, so Mark explains to Sarah that apparently, her prom date with his brother was all a ruse because Holly only has eyes for Tate Black.

Tate questions why Sophia would think he’d want to hang out with her. Sophia argues that they are friends but Tate argues that a friend wouldn’t go out of her way to gaslight Holly, by trying to make her feel bad that they haven’t had sex yet. Sophia says she was just surprised considering the amount of time they’ve spent together alone and that it must be frustrating for Tate. Tate says he’s fine. Sophia argues that she’s talked to a lot of guys who said teasing like that can get uncomfortable. Tate states that Holly isn’t teasing him and that those guys are just trying to get in Sophia’s pants. Sophia questions Tate not being like other teenage boys and thinking about sex all the time. Tate says he’s not, but Sophia points out his underwear which Tate argues is not happening because of her and asks her to stop. Sophia tells Tate that she can’t just leave him alone with all of that pent up sexual energy.

Abigail says she has to go and hangs up before Chad enters the room and brings her coffee. Chad asks how she slept. Abigail says pretty well. Chad admits he was a little worried about her being alone in the room where she was murdered. Abigail tells Chad that it’s okay as she survived. She asks if it’s hard for him to be in the room. Chad admits that it is. Abigail talks about thinking of Clyde coming in with the knife then stops. Chad asks if she’s okay as Abigail suddenly says she thinks she’s remembering. Chad questions what she remembers from that night. Abigail recalls being on the bed with Clyde coming in and saying he knew what she had been up to. Chad guesses he was talking about the investigation in to the drug ring and asks her what happened next. Abigail tells Chad that Clyde started walking towards her and then took out the knife. Abigail starts to panic so Chad stops her and says it’s too painful so they are done. Abigail tells Chad that the memory was right there but it’s gone. Chad hugs her and calls it a huge breakthrough as it’s the first thing she remembered which means the Abigail he knew is still in there. Chad calls it huge that her memories are coming back.

Sophia asks Tate if she’s making him uncomfortable. Tate says she is because he doesn’t want this as he loves Holly. Sophia asks who said anything about love. Tate asks her to just relax, so Sophia removes her robe and moves closer to Tate.

Sarah questions Holly pretending to go to prom with Aaron to spend time with Tate. Holly says that it’s not like she dumped Aaron since he was in on it and then Tate’s parents busted them anyway. Mark calls that the reason why Tate and Aaron are off at lacrosse camp together because Brady and Theresa thought Holly and Tate could use some distance. Sarah bets Nicole’s not complaining either. Mark brings up seeing the camp’s Instagram posting photos from the camp and says he saw a picture of Aaron but weirdly, his photo was captioned as Tate Black.

Xander questions if Jada found the car that hit Sarah. Jada says not yet but they found footage of a partial license plate, so they are working on tracking it down. Xander offers to get the Titan security team on it as well but Jada says she’s not going to do that, reminding him that it’s a police investigation so she’s not about to have him interfere with that. Xander argues that this is his wife. Jada understands but says he needs to let them do their job because the last thing she needs is for him to go around scaring possible suspects. Jada adds that it will take some time and that’s all she’s going to say. Jada tells Xander to go be with Sarah at the hospital. Xander tells her to call as soon as she knows anything. Jada confirms that she will call him as soon as they make an arrest. Xander declares that whoever did this to Sarah better pray that Jada finds them before he does. Xander then exits the office.

Fiona tells Brady that they are not even sure that he hit Sarah. Brady feels it’s looking pretty obvious. Fiona says for all they know, the hit and run driver could’ve taken his car. Brady asks why they would do that. Fiona argues that Brady doesn’t remember anything that happened that night so there’s no use thinking about what he may or may not have done since that’s not going to help Sarah. Fiona pulls out her alcohol and pours Brady a drink, saying it’s to calm his nerves which he accepts. Brady complains that Sarah and Xander just got married and have their whole lives ahead of them. Maggie then arrives with Victoria and knocks on the door, asking if Fiona is inside. Brady tells Fiona that Maggie can’t see him there, so Fiona sends him to the bathroom to hide with the vodka. Fiona then answers the door and claims she was just resting. Maggie hopes she is well rested because she’s on Grandma duty if that’s okay with her because she needs her to watch Victoria while she heads back to the hospital to visit Sarah. Fiona asks if there’s any change. Maggie says there’s no news to report and that Sarah is trying to be brave, but she can only imagine how terrified she must be, thinking of her future with possibly not being able to walk.

Sarah asks Mark if he sees anything in her test results that she and Kayla missed. Mark says he doesn’t but he is optimistic that if anyone can come back from this, it’s Sarah. Holly decides to get going and hugs Sarah. Mark tells Holly it was good to see her and if she runs in to Aaron before he does, to tell the camp photographer to get in touch with the real Tate Black. Holly says she will as she exits the room.

Tate tells Sophia to put her clothes back on but she continues trying to come on to him. Tate tells her to stop because he doesn’t want this. Sophia asks why not and says she won’t tell if he won’t.

Chad doesn’t want to pressure Abigail but asks if there’s anything else she can remember. Abigail says she doesn’t think so and that the memory just came like a flash and then disappeared. Abigail apologizes if he’s disappointed. Chad assures that he’s not and calls it a huge first step, feeling it’s only a matter of time before she starts remembering all the good times they shared together. Chad tells her they shared a lot of good times together as he hugs her. Chad worries that he’s putting too much pressure on her and says he’s sorry for getting impatient. Chad asks if she wants to spend the day together and suggests a ride to the lake after having breakfast. Abigail says that sounds lovely but she thinks she needs a little time alone to process what just happened. Chad says that’s no problem and blames himself for ramping up the pressure. Abigail tells Chad that it makes her hopeful to see the hope on his face. Abigail suggests taking a walk around town. Chad points out that she wouldn’t really know where she’s going. Abigail assures that she will be fine, so Chad asks where she will go. Abigail thinks she will go to the park and says maybe it will jog some memories as she then exits the room.

Maggie tells Fiona that it’s so strange as she thought it was finally Sarah’s time to be happy and settled, but then out of the blue, this random person takes it all away from her and then leaves her there like a coward. Fiona calls it awful and says Maggie must be anxious to get back to the hospital. Maggie thanks her for watching Victoria and says she appreciates it, repeating that she’s so happy that Sarah tracked her down. Maggie calls it a blessing for Xander to have his mother here. Fiona responds that they are all in this together and sends Sarah her love. Brady listens in as Maggie hopes they find the driver too. Maggie then exits the room. Brady comes out from hiding in the bathroom and says that was excruciating to hear how Maggie is suffering about her daughter because he’s most likely the cause of all the pain to begin with. Brady knows they can’t say for sure. Fiona encourages him to just stay the course. Brady asks if she’s sure she’s up for babysitting. Fiona says it will do her some good to spend time with Victoria. Brady decides he will leave her to it. Fiona assures Brady that it’s going to be okay as he exits the room.

Xander brings flowers to Sarah’s hospital room. Sarah introduces Xander to Mark. Mark talks about taking a personal interest in Sarah’s case since she is a friend and tells Xander to feel free to call with any questions or concerns. Mark then exits the room. Xander tells Sarah that she’s always perfect to him and kisses her. Sarah tells Xander about Holly bringing her donuts which Xander says was nice of her. Sarah mentions that Holly gave Xander props for being protective of her and says she would be the same with the person she loves, which she assumes is Tate. Xander questions Holly still pining after Tate. Sarah suggests that with Nicole gone, maybe they’ll get to spend time together when Tate gets back from camp. Xander questions if Sarah thinks that’s a good idea. Sarah says it seems like they like each other. Xander argues that Tate is Theresa’s son so if he inherited half of her miserable traits and Brady, he’s bad news. Xander worries that Tate will break Holly’s heart.

Sophia tells Tate to stop resisting as she can tell he wants this. Sophia jokes that what happens on Smith Island stays on Smith Island. Sophia adds that what Holly doesn’t know won’t hurt them, right as Holly arrives at the cabin and says she’s so wrong about that. Sophia swears it’s not what it looks like. Holly accuses Sophia of trying to make a play for her boyfriend. Sophia argues that she can’t make a claim on a guy that she hasn’t passed first base with. Holly tells her it’s none of her business. Holly calls Sophia a lying skank and tells her to get the hell out. Sophia tells Tate to try not to think of what she could’ve had and reminds Holly not to be late for work as she storms out. Holly then questions Tate as to what she just walked in on.

Xander tells Sarah that Holly could do a lot better than Tate. Sarah jokes about people saying that about Victoria. Xander talks about not letting Victoria date just anyone, vowing to not let anyone or anything hurt Victoria or Sarah ever again. They kiss until Maggie walks in and says that’s what she likes to see. Sarah asks about Victoria. Maggie says she dropped her off with Fiona and asks if there’s any news. Xander says there was an update on the investigation as Jada said they do have a lead from a partial license plate. Xander declares that with any luck, they will soon be knocking on the door of the bastard who put Sarah in the hospital.

Fiona encourages Victoria that Sarah will be home soon, safe and sound, if she can just keep Brady with his conscience from ruining everything.

Brady pours a drink at home but hides it away when Jada shows up at the door. Jada informs Brady that she’s investigating Sarah’s hit and run, so she needs to see his car.

Chad looks at a photo of he and Abigail, saying it won’t be long as she’s finally coming back to him.

“Abigail” goes to the park and pulls out her phone. Abigail sends a text that she doesn’t see them and asks where the hell they are. Dr. Mark Green then appears and tells her to relax as he’s right there.

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Chad joins Julie in the living room of the Horton house and talks about getting in to see the kids. Julie asks about Chad taking Jack and Jennifer to the airport. Chad confirms they are on their way back to Boston. Julie mentions that Doug told her the meeting between Jennifer and Abigail didn’t go very well which Chad confirms, calling it a complete disaster that went south the second Jennifer saw Abigail’s face and proclaimed that was not her daughter.

Abigail sits in the living room of the DiMera Mansion while on the phone, saying that Jack and Jennifer are heading back to Boston so she has one less problem to deal with and two less people breathing down her neck. EJ then enters the room and calls out to her.

Gabi is at the DiMera Enterprises office, on the phone complaining about a shipment being lost. Gabi argues that she will have no choice but to find another supplier. Stefan walks in as Gabi remarks that she’s sick and tired of being disappointed by people she thought she could trust.

Ava goes to the Brady Pub where Roman brings her coffee and guesses she had a long day. Roman talks about Ava having a demanding new job working for Kristen DiMera and imagines that Kristen is putting her through the paces, but Ava reveals that she got fired.

Melinda is unconscious on the couch as Connie returns home to her apartment. Connie jokes about Melinda not giving her cardboard cutout of Li any trouble. Connie then declares that Melinda is never going to give anyone any trouble ever again.

Julie questions Jennifer’s reaction to seeing Abigail. Chad calls it surprising since Jennifer knew about the DNA test results and never indicated she was skeptical. Chad adds that he doesn’t blame Jennifer since seeing Abigail with a new face and no memory of them at all is confusing and jarring. Chad says it’s just going to take time for all of them to process this woman being Abigail, but it’s undeniable now since the DNA test proved it’s her. Chad talks about how it will take Jennifer some time to get used to this new version of Abigail, so they thought it was best for her and Jack to go back to Boston. Julie understands that it will take time and put pressure on Abigail. Julie hopes that Abigail will be able to access her wonderful memories of the people who love her. Julie notes that they talked about Jennifer and Abigail, but haven’t said a word about Chad. Julie asks how it’s affecting Chad’s life and how he is doing.

EJ introduces Abigail as her brother in law. EJ talks about hearing of her return with no memory. Abigail mentions meeting Stefan this morning and how it was awkward. EJ says he’s sure it was for many reasons which she questions. EJ states that Chad may be good at hiding it but brings up that Abigail and Stefan slept together.

Gabi calls security to report an intruder in her office but then says it won’t be necessary because he’s no threat and she can handle him. Gabi asks Stefan what the hell he’s doing here. Stefan says he came to see her because they have to talk.

Connie brought large trash bags, rope, a hacksaw, and bleach. Connie remarks that the hardware store had everything she needs to get rid of a body and dispose incriminating evidence. Connie decides that she better get busy. Melinda then moves, startling Connie who exclaims that she’s still alive.

Julie tells Chad that she shares his concern for Jennifer, Abigail, and the whole family but her main concern is him because he lost his wife in such a violent way and all this time later, she appears but doesn’t look the same and has no memory. Julie asks Chad how he’s going to tell Thomas and Charlotte that their mother has returned by they won’t recognize her and she may never get her memory back. Chad admits putting it like that makes him want to crawl in a hole. Julie encourages Chad but asks how he’s keeping it together. Chad feels he has no choice but to be strong for his kids and for Abigail because if he’s uncertain or falling apart, it will just make things more difficult. Julie applauds his strength and admires his unselfishness, adding that he can count on her. Julie declares that she will always be there for him, his children, and Abigail as they hug.

Abigail questions EJ about her sleeping with Stefan. EJ asks if no one thought to mention that to her. Abigail questions if she cheated on Chad with his brother. EJ calls it slightly more complicated since Stefan took advantage of a rather unique situation which is no surprise, since he tends to make very bad decisions and he’s an idiot. EJ adds that everything that happened was entirely Stefan’s fault. Abigail guesses they don’t get along. EJ confirms that Stefan and his wife are not his favorite people and that feeling is entirely mutual.

Gabi tells Stefan they have nothing to talk about. Stefan questions that being it like nothing happened. Gabi complains that her entire world imploded because the man she was crazy in love with was actually a lying dirtbag. Gabi mentions visiting her comatose brother to tell him all about how her husband cheated on her while she was behind bars. Stefan admits that what he did was beyond stupid and the biggest mistake of his entire life. Stefan asks how they can work past it if they can’t even talk about it. Gabi questions him actually thinking they can move past it. Gabi tells Stefan that his little fling with Ava will be on her brain forever so it will never be forgotten or forgiven.

Roman questions Ava as to why Kristen would fire her when she just started. Ava explains that it was more about the personalities in the office. Roman thought Ava and Kristen were friends. Ava says she thought so too, but it was more Gabi’s doing as she threatened to pull Gabi Chic from DiMera if Kristen didn’t get rid of her. Roman questions why Gabi did that and if she just doesn’t want to work with her. Ava calls that an understatement. Roman asks if it’s because of Ava’s history with Rafe. Ava says no and that it has to do with her history with Stefan.

Connie acknowledges that Melinda has a pulse and is still breathing, complaining that it makes no sense since she gave her the same dose that she gave Bobby/Everett and he’s dead, so she questions why it didn’t kill Melinda too. Connie guesses she didn’t drink all of her tea. Connie decides it doesn’t matter and that she will have to finish her off. Connie declares that she can’t give her more tea, so it would be easier to just slit her throat as she picks up her hacksaw. Connie’s vision of Li then appears and tells her not to kill Melinda.

Julie tells Chad that she has enormous faith in him and encourages that they will all get through it. Chad respond that what scares him most is what if Abigail gets her memory back but doesn’t feel the same way and doesn’t love him anymore. Julie urges him not to go down that road. Julie insists that Abigail will get her memory back and she will fall in love with Chad all over again.

Abigail goes over with EJ that Stefan and Gabi kicked him out of his company, so he let Gabi go to a prison for a crime she didn’t commit. EJ clarifies that he didn’t know Gabi was innocent since all the evidence suggested he was guilty. Abigail remarks that it sounds like he’s the idiot brother. EJ laughs and supposes he deserved that. EJ adds that Abigail didn’t always have such a low opinion of him. Abigail laughs and asks if she slept with him too but then realizes that’s not a joke.

Ava informs Roman that she slept with Stefan while they were wasted and going through tough times. Ava talks about being under a lot of pressure while Clyde was threatening Tripp and having her and Stefan run drugs through the Bistro while Harris kept finding them together and getting suspicious, so she felt the only choice was to lie to Harris and tell him that she was dating Stefan. Roman guesses they got a little carried away with the deception. Ava says that’s one way to put it. Ava admits she was lonely and missing Harris while Stefan was missing Gabi. Ava guesses the lie they had been telling became a little too close to the truth, but as soon as it was over they both regretted it, realized it was a huge mistake, and vowed to never do it again. Ava says they both decided no one else needed to know and swore to take it to their graves.

Stefan realizes that he and Gabi may not ever totally get past this and that it’s not something she will forget, but he hoped that he could get her to understand that he never stopped loving her or missing her every day they were apart. Stefan calls Gabi the love of his life and says he was in a terrible place when he was unfaithful to her. Stefan declares that Gabi is the only person in the world that he wants to be with and the only person he cares about. Stefan knows he hurt her and wishes he could go back in time to take back that awful mistake but he can’t. Stefan wants to make it up to Gabi and pleads with her to come home with him so they can start to work this out. Gabi then tells Stefan that she will come home which makes him smile.

Roman asks Ava how Gabi felt out. Ava informs him that her assistant Connie told her. Roman then asks how Connie heard about it. Ava explains that she was eavesdropping on her and Kristen which was a definite blunder on her part. Ava says she didn’t expect Connie to hear her and rat her out. Ava complains that Connie is a total fraud as Melinda found out she lied on her entire resume. Roman guesses timing is everything. Ava declares that maybe the last laugh will be on Connie because Melinda just went to her apartment to fire her ass.

Connie’s vision of Li argues that she doesn’t want to kill Melinda and that she wants to make amends for what’s already happened. He asks if she really wants another death on her conscience. Connie argues that what happened to Bobby was not her fault. He encourages that Rafe could still recover and go on to lead a happy life, so Melinda can too. Connie worries that Melinda would expose her and make her sound like a low life criminal, asking what she’s supposed to do then. Her vision of Li tells her that she will have to face the consequences because sooner or later, she’s going to have to own up to what she did. He points out that Melinda hasn’t done anything to her yet, urging her to do the right thing and that Melinda doesn’t deserve this. Connie questions why he cares so much then asks if he’s in love with Melinda.

EJ tells Abigail not to be alarmed as what happened between them was many moons ago and she wasn’t married to Chad then. Abigail worries that she was a homewrecker. EJ says he wouldn’t put it that way. EJ assures that it was entirely on him. Abigail complains that she slept with two of Chad’s brothers and asks if there are any other brothers. Chad then walks in and sees that Abigail has met EJ. Abigail responds that he’s been quite helpful in her finding out some things which Chad questions. Abigail informs him that she learned she slept with Stefan and EJ. EJ apologizes to Chad and says it just came up.

Stefan breathes a sigh of relief after Gabi agrees to come home with him. Stefan assures that he’s not making any assumptions and is just grateful that she’s willing to talk this out. Stefan adds that maybe further down the road, she can find it in her heart to forgive him. Stefan talks about Gabi being grateful when people forgave her in the past because they are all just a work in progress, trying to be their best and learn from mistakes. Gabi then asks if he’s done pontificating, arguing that he was just spouting cliches and boring the hell out of her. Gabi declares she had no intention of putting this behind her. Stefan thought she said she was coming home with him. Gabi asks if he doesn’t know her at all. Gabi then informs him that she will come home, to pack her things as she then exits the office, leaving Stefan distraught.

Chad questions what EJ said to Abigail. Abigail calls it nothing important but apparently she’s the family slut. Abigail then heads upstairs. Chad asks EJ what he told her and shoves him, asking if he’s stupid. EJ says he’s truly sorry but asks how he was supposed to know that Chad didn’t fill her in on her past life. Chad argues that they thought she was dead for two years and that EJ decided to tell her about her sexual history the first chance he gets. EJ admits maybe the timing wasn’t perfect but says it was bound to come out eventually. Chad then turns and walks out of the room.

Roman asks Ava if this incident with Stefan was why she and Harris broke up, then decides it’s none of his business. Ava assures him that it’s fine and admits it’s kind of good to talk about it. Ava informs Roman that Harris was willing to give her the benefit of the doubt, but there were so many terrible things she did while they were together, that this was just a drop in the bucket. Ava tells Roman to go ahead and says he knew it. Roman says he won’t say that and appreciates her being this open with him about this. Ava says that’s because she trusts him as he’s obviously a stand up guy with a very good heart. Ava adds that maybe it would be more of his sister Kayla’s reaction to say I knew it, since basically everything she told him confirms everything that Kayla already thought about her.

Connie questions her vision of Li never getting over Melinda but he says that’s not true and that he cares about Connie, encouraging that she can be capable of kindness and compassion. Connie questions what to do with Melinda if she doesn’t kill her, arguing that she knows too much since she practically told her all of her plans before she passed out, so she will tell the cops and Gabi. Her vision of Li declares that he has an idea.

EJ has a drink in the living room as Gabi storms in with Stefan following her. Stefan tries to talk to her but Gabi yells at him. EJ excitedly assumes there’s trouble in paradise. Gabi informs EJ that Stefan slept with Ava while she was in prison. EJ laughs as Stefan repeats it meant nothing. Gabi shoves Stefan and calls him a jackass, saying it meant something to her. Stefan asks Gabi if they can sit down and talk this through but Gabi refuses. Gabi announces she’s not spending another minute more than she has to in the DiMera Mansion and that she’s packing her stuff and leaving.

Chad goes to see Abigail in their old bedroom and asks if she’s okay. Abigail says it’s just a lot to process to hear terrible things about yourself. Chad tells her that most of the stuff about her isn’t terrible, but pretty wonderful. Abigail brings up sleeping with two of his brothers. Chad calls it water under the bridge. Chad tells Abigail that she doesn’t have to stay in this room since the guest room is made up but she tells him that she decided she wants to stay in this room. Chad says that’s okay if that’s what she wants. Abigail suggests perhaps it could help bring back memories of them and she could start being the Abigail that he remembers.

Roman tells Ava that he can’t speak for Kayla and supposes she has her own reasons for feeling how she does about her, but he’s more about forgiveness as they all make mistakes. Roman says he’s made more than his share. Ava appreciates that more than he knows, but she’s afraid Gabi doesn’t feel the same way.

EJ mocks being so sorry to Gabi that her husband cheated on her and says it couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. Stefan tells EJ to shut the hell up. EJ tells Gabi to make sure she gathers all of her things because as soon as she leaves, he will be making sure that Harold changes the locks. Stefan yells at EJ to get lost. EJ says he’s just making sure they have home safety measures because they don’t want gold diggers and ex-cons coming in. Stefan yells at EJ to get the hell out but EJ declares that he is staying right here. EJ happily remarks that it’s Gabi who is getting the hell out of here. Gabi then responds that on second thought, she’s not going anywhere and is staying right here.

Melinda wakes up tied to a bed. Connie tells Melinda not to worry because she and Li are going to take good care of her.

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Brady sits at home with his tablet, reading the Spectator article on Sarah being injured in a hit and run. Brady flashes back to asking Fiona what happened the night before and how he got home.

Fiona watches over Victoria at Xander and Sarah’s apartment. Fiona says she knows that Victoria misses her mom and declares that she’s so sorry for what she did to her.

Kayla finds Maggie at the hospital and questions her still being there ever since Sarah was brought in. Maggie tells her that she couldn’t leave her. Kayla encourages her to take care of herself. Maggie says she will, but for right now, Sarah is putting on a brave front but she knows she’s terrified. Maggie mentions that Dr. Green came by to test her reflexes and she still has no feeling below the waist. Kayla hopes they will see some results. Maggie asks if her MRI showed any injury. Kayla says she’s going to check with radiology and assures they are doing everything they can for Sarah as they will fight hard for her.

Xander sits at Sarah’s side in her hospital room. Xander worries about not getting her test results while Sarah encourages that no news is good news. Sarah comments on not feeling anything. Xander asks if there’s anything he can get or do for her. Sarah asks Xander to please go home.

In the town square, Alex and Chanel continue to argue. Alex asks why she’s being so petty while Chanel asks why he’s being such a dumbass. Johnny and Abe interrupt to ask what is going on. Chanel says it’s nothing but Johnny says it didn’t seem like it as they could hear them going at it from across the town square. Johnny remarks that the tension between them is off the charts. Abe adds that’s exactly what he was thinking. Johnny asks Chanel if Alex is bothering her. Chanel says no and that there’s no need to resurrect the DiMera-Kiriakis feud over a little disagreement. Johnny remarks that it didn’t sound very little to him. Alex says they were just rehashing something that he thought was ancient history. Chanel declares they are now done. Alex then gets up and walks away. Johnny asks Chanel what that was all about. Chanel insists that it was nothing. Abe says he has something to take care of and tells Johnny that he will see him back at the office after he runs their idea past Chanel. Johnny thanks Abe as he walks away. Chanel asks Johnny what idea but Johnny wants to talk about whatever just happened. Chanel wants to leave it. Johnny asks if Alex is harassing her. Chanel then admits that it was about Allie. Johnny thought it might be. Chanel assures that she’s not upset about the way things turned out as she knows that she’s with the person she is supposed to be with. Chanel declares that after the way Alex betrayed her, there is no way they could ever be friends. Johnny thinks Alex got that message loud and clear. Chanel then asks what Johnny wanted to talk to her about. Johnny explains that he and Abe were talking about casting a new character named Faith for Body and Soul. Chanel asks what it has to do with her. Johnny reveals that he thought Chanel might be perfect for the part.

Abe catches up to Alex outside the Pub and says this may sound out of left field, but asks if he’s ever thought about being an actor.

Xander questions Sarah wanting him to leave. Sarah clarifies that she just hoped he would go check on Victoria. Xander agrees to go to put her mind on ease but says he hates to leave her. Sarah assures that she’ll be fine and she’ll be here waiting for him to get back. Xander kisses Sarah and then exits.

Fiona watches over Victoria and says that what happened to Sarah was an accident, but Xander is determined to find out who caused it and worries that he will never forgive her if he finds out. Fiona thinks back to moving Brady in to the driver’s seat and prays that no one ever finds out it was Brady’s car that hit Sarah. Fiona then declares that if they do, they at least won’t know she was driving it.

Brady gets a call from Kristen and thanks her for getting back to him. Brady argues that Rachel wanted to spend time with him today and questions why she would deprive her of that. Kristen brings up Sarah’s accident and the fact that it was done by a gray car. Brady claims he was working all night and tells Kristen to keep her crazy theories to herself as he angrily hangs up.

Paulina goes to see Jada in the police commissioner’s office. Jada tells her that she’s going through the last of the security footage from the town square, trying to find any video of what happened to Sarah. Paulina questions if that shouldn’t be someone else’s job. Jada reminds her that since Shawn and Harris both resigned, they are extremely understaffed and now with Rafe in the hospital. Paulina informs her that she came to tell her that she’s working on getting her some help. Jada says that would be great and thanks her. Paulina promises it won’t be long and asks if there’s any updates on the case. Jada reveals there actually are.

Alex tells Abe that he’s never thought about being an actor as he grew up playing sports and questions why he asks. Abe explains that they are casting a new role for Body and Soul and he thinks Alex is exactly the type. Alex jokes that he may be handsome but he’s no actor. Abe points out that neither are some of the people they’ve already hired. Alex is not sure he’s interested but admits he does have the time since he just had his marriage annulled and is no longer CEO of Titan, so he will be looking to fill his plate. Abe then reveals to Alex that if he is cast, he will be playing opposite Chanel.

Chanel asks Johnny if this is a joke and questions him wanting her to act in Body and Soul. Johnny asks why not and praises her, pointing out that Chanel said the Bakery is practically running itself and they’d get to spend more time together. Johnny asks if Chanel will audition.

Maggie visits Sarah in her hospital room. Maggie says she could’ve gone to check on Victoria instead of Xander. Sarah explains that she thought it would be good for Xander to get out as she doesn’t want him to get in the habit of being at the hospital 24/7. Sarah talks about having to adjust to what their new life looks like when she recovers. Maggie encourages that she has a lot of people who love her. Sarah responds that she’s very grateful for her. Sarah adds that she was nervous about Fiona coming to town, but calls it a blessing having her here.

Fiona suggests taking Victoria on another walk and talks about how she used to take Xander on drives when he was little but doesn’t suppose that would be a very good idea right now. Fiona knows Victoria doesn’t understand anything she’s saying to her, which is why she can open up to her. Fiona declares that she knows Victoria will keep her secret right as Xander comes home and asks what secret that is.

Jada informs Paulina that none of the cameras captured Sarah getting hit by the car, they have no witness, and Sarah has no memory of it so they have no avenue left to explore. Jada admits she is not optimistic that they are going to find who did this.

Brady goes out to the garage to inspect his car and sees there is paint scraped off the front. Brady then has a flashback to the sound of screeching tires and begins to panic.

Chanel doesn’t think it’s a good idea for her to audition. Johnny questions why not. Chanel says she’s not a real actor and feels it would be awkward if she didn’t get the part or if she did get the part and make a fool of herself. Johnny encourages that she did amazing when she auditioned for his movie before and asks what changed. Chanel argues that she’s his wife now and she meant spending more time together with picnics in the park or walks around the lake. Chanel adds that she worked with Allie and Talia when they were together. Johnny jokes that he’s not them and decides he will have to switch up his tactics to try to convince her in another way as he kisses her. Johnny asks how Chanel would like to be able to do that all day long, every day, any time they want. Chanel then gives in and agrees to audition. Johnny promises she won’t regret it as they kiss.

Alex questions Abe saying he would be working alongside Chanel and points out that she can’t stand him. Abe talks about seeing sparks flying between them and knew he’d be perfect for the part. Alex questions Abe just getting this idea. Abe admits that Johnny and Chanel don’t know yet that he’s asking him. Alex doubts that Johnny and Chanel will be on board. Abe tells him to just show up to the audition and he will take care of everything else, pointing out that he has nothing to lose. Alex then agrees to audition.

Maggie tells Sarah that she’s so proud of her courage and how all the nurses admire her as a doctor. Sarah talks about seeing a lot of patients come in with injuries like hers, so she knows the only way to get better is through hard work. Maggie encourages that she will do that with strength and commitment. Sarah declares that her plan is to stand up on her own two feet and walk out in a week, a month, a year, or however long it takes. Sarah then cries that if that’s not the plan for her, she still plans on living a full and complete life because she’s a very lucky woman with such a supportive mom and a husband she loves with all her heart along with her miracle daughter. Sarah refuses to let some hit and run driver rob her of a wonderful future with her family.

Paulina tells Jada that she feels so bad for Sarah and her family, especially since she just got married and she has a daughter who needs her. Jada then gets a call and is informed that there was some deleted footage from the security cameras and hopes it can be what they need.

Fiona claims to Xander that she was just telling Victoria about her plan for Sarah, to take a photo of Victoria and putting it in a frame or a locket. Xander calls that very thoughtful. Fiona asks how Sarah is doing. Xander informs her that after she left, they unfortunately got some bad news. Fiona asks what happened. Xander reveals that Sarah has no feeling from the waist down. Xander adds that the doctors are optimistic and think it’s just swelling, so they are hoping it goes down. Fiona states that it has to. Xander admits they have no way of knowing how long Sarah will be hospitalized for and she’s missing Victoria terribly. Fiona mentions that Victoria has been resisting a nap so she was going to take her on another walk. Xander tells her not to worry about it and decides he will take Victoria to the hospital to see Sarah. Fiona sends her love to Sarah. Xander thanks her for everything and says he’s so glad she’s there, which Fiona says means so much to her. Fiona tells Xander that she will see him later as Xander then exits with Victoria. Fiona then gets a call from Brady, who says he needs to see her right now.

Sarah talks to Maggie about being a doctor and feeling blessed to help people in need, but now that she’s the patient, she feels like she knows everything she’s supposed to do. Sarah cries that she doesn’t want a pep talk and asks Maggie not to say anything and to just be there. Sarah breaks down crying about not being with Victoria because they don’t allow babies in. Xander then arrives with Victoria. Sarah is thrilled, questioning how he did that. Xander says he just greased some wheels while Sarah thanks him.

Fiona goes to see Brady and questions what was so urgent that he couldn’t discuss it over the phone. Brady informs her that he remembered tires screeching from last night. Brady says that’s all he remembered but he now knows that Sarah was hit by a driver in a gray car and he’s afraid it could’ve been him.

Jada finds the car that hit Sarah on the new security footage and shows it to Paulina. Jada confirms it’s a gray car but the lighting is bad so she can’t make out the make or model, but says forensics should be able to get more information. Jada then watches the video frame by frame and declares that she thinks they just broke the case wide open.

Johnny texts Chanel the scene to audition for. Chanel asks when the audition is and how long she has to refine her character. Johnny says she has as long as it takes them to find a leading man to read with her.

Abe tells Alex that he will e-mail him the audition scenes when he gets back to the office. Alex asks what if Chanel doesn’t get the part. Abe responds that he would just have to make sparks fly with someone else.

Fiona urges Brady to calm down. Brady argues that it’s not just the gray car, but that he was drunk and doesn’t remember how he got home. Brady didn’t think he’d be stupid enough to drink and drive but clearly he was. Brady talks about seeing damage on the front of the car. Fiona asks who would know how long the scratch has been there and that it could just be a coincidence caused by anything. Fiona adds that Sarah didn’t see the driver and apparently can’t remember anything either.

Sarah tells Xander how much good it did for her to see Victoria. Xander informs her that Kayla allowed him to bring Victoria every day and jokes about not telling other patients about their special permissions. Sarah mentions being sleepy so Maggie offers to take Victoria home. Sarah makes Maggie promise to go home and get some rest as well. Maggie tells Sarah that she loves her. Maggie thanks Xander for bringing Victoria and for pulling strings which Xander jokes is his speciality. Maggie then takes Victoria and exits. Xander sits back with Sarah and encourages her to rest. Sarah doesn’t think it would be fun for him to just watch her sleep but Xander assures he could do that all day. Kayla comes in so Sarah asks about her test results which Kayla confirms have come in.

Brady tells Fiona that this is Sarah’s nightmare but he could’ve caused the whole thing. Fiona encourages that everything could turn out fine since Sarah had successful surgery and the doctors are very hopeful. Brady questions them being hopeful. Fiona then admits that Sarah has been having trouble with her legs. Brady questions if Sarah is paralyzed. Fiona says they believe it’s only temporary but Brady declares that he’s going to have to turn himself in.

Johnny joins Abe back at the Body and Soul office and informs him that Chanel has agreed to audition. Johnny asks where Abe disappeared to. Abe responds that he had a sudden stroke of inspiration and thinks he found the perfect actor to play opposite Chanel.

Alex sits outside the Pub, practicing his lines.

Chanel remains in the town square, practicing her lines.

Alex continues reading the script.

Chanel continues reading the script and comments on a cliffhanger, making her wonder what’s next.

Maggie brings Victoria home and finds that Fiona is gone which she finds strange.

Fiona argues that Brady can’t turn himself in when he doesn’t even know if he did anything wrong. Brady argues that he drove drunk and there’s obviously something wrong with that. Brady questions why he didn’t take a cab like Fiona told him to. Brady asks Fiona to come look at his car with him because he wants to know what she thinks, which she agrees to do.

Paulina doesn’t see how this helps Jada’s case since they can’t see the driver or inside the car at all. Jada points out the corner, revealing a partial license plate of “124”. Paulina asks if they can identify it off that. Jada says they often can and now they have a really good chance of finding the car.

Brady brings Fiona to the garage but is shocked to find that his car is gone.

Sarah guesses it’s not good news. Kayla admits she’s afraid not. Kayla explains that her initial MRI showed no fracture or displacement, but the radiologist believes the repeat MRI shows evidence of a spinal cord stroke, caused by the blood loss experienced after the accident. Xander asks if that’s not good to have a definitive diagnosis and asks what to do next. Kayla talks about already having surgery and the steroids she’s already on. Sarah declares that means there’s nothing left to do. Sarah tells Xander that there’s been damage to her nerves that is probably irreversible. Sarah adds that it’s possible she might regain some sensation, but there’s a good chance she won’t. Xander hugs Sarah as she cries.

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Hattie sits in the town square, reading over her script for Body and Soul. Johnny approaches and at first thinks she is Marlena before realizing it is Hattie. Johnny introduces himself as Marlena’s grandson. Johnny says he knew Hattie looked like Marlena but calls the resemblance uncanny. Hattie remarks that people get them mixed up all the time…

Leo is in his room at the Salem Inn, reading a book about Dissociative Identity Disorder and talks about how he thinks Marlena has an alter because of Hattie. Leo declares that he has to help Marlena but he doesn’t know how. Leo suggests to himself that he will stage an intervention and calls Marlena, saying he needs to see her right away as it’s an emergency.

At the Body and Soul offices, Kate tells Abe that she’s been thinking that Annette Bening would make a great guest star on the show. Abe says he’ll keep that in mind and asks if she looked at Leo’s sample script. Kate confirms she read it last night and calls it melodramatic with hyperbolic dialogue. Abe responds that he thought it was pretty terrific. Kate agrees that melodrama is exactly what the show needs.

Stephanie is using her laptop at the Bistro as Alex joins her. Stephanie mentions that she has a meeting with a potential new client, so she’s working on finishing touches. Alex says he was going to invite her for drinks with him, Justin, and Bonnie since they are meeting him here. Stephanie wishes she could but calls a rain check. Alex talks about how breaking plates last night did the trick since it’s supposed to bring about new beginnings and now Stephanie has a new job opportunity. Stephanie thanks Alex and jokes that next time they meet up, tequila shots will be on her. Alex goes to get up from the table and accidentally knocks over the glass of water onto Stephanie’s laptop. Alex apologizes as Stephanie sees the computer is completely frozen. Alex tries fixing it but has no luck as Stephanie comments on being unable to write a completely new proposal when her meeting is in a few minutes. Alex apologizes again. Stephanie decides it’s fine and calls it an accident, saying she’ll figure something out. Alex offers to pay for her meal but Stephanie says she can’t let him do that. Alex insists but Stephanie says it’s okay. Their hands touch until Justin and Bonnie arrive to greet them. Bonnie questions what’s going on here.

Kate reads Leo’s script to Abe and comments on a scene. Abe brings up Leo’s story ideas. Kate mentions liking the idea of giving Charlemagne double lives, playing in to Hattie’s wheelhouse.

Johnny informs Hattie that they are going to be working together on Body and Soul. Hattie asks what part he plays. Johnny reveals that he’s the director. Hattie says that’s good as there are a few things he can help her with. Hattie thinks the character doesn’t sound like her. Johnny reminds her that she’s playing Charlemagne, not Hattie. Hattie says the writer doesn’t know Charlemagne like she does. Johnny believes actors and directors aren’t in the business of rewriting scripts as only a writer should do that. Hattie agrees and then heads to the Salem Inn.

Leo continues reading about D.I.D. and tells himself about how to confront Marlena about her split personality. Leo looks up Katy Perry songs for motivation. Hattie then shows up at his door. Leo says he wasn’t expecting her. Hattie says she should’ve called but she really needs his help. Hattie asks if Leo got the job at Body and Soul. Leo says he’s still waiting to hear back but he’s tempering his expectations and applying for other jobs. Hattie says it’s good to have backups and asks Leo to rewrite a script for her. Leo remarks that bad dialogues are the least of her problems which she questions. Leo then tells her that he knows what’s wrong with her. Leo tells her that she has D.I.D. Hattie asks what that is. Leo explains that it’s dissociative identity disorder. They argue until Leo shouts that he’s trying to help Dr. Evans. Hattie then responds that she is not Dr. Evans.

Chanel joins Johnny in the town square. Johnny tells her about how much Hattie looks exactly like Marlena but they are complete opposites aside from looks. Johnny jokes that working with Hattie is going to be a wild ride. Chanel encourages that he can handle it and admits she’s a little envious as she sometimes wishes she had a job that was more unpredictable and exciting. Johnny asks if she’s saying she’s bored with the Bakery. Chanel says not at all and talks about how she hired a lot of staff so the Bakery is pretty much running itself now, so she has free time on her hands now. Chanel thought she would spending that free time with Johnny, but now he will be so busy with Body and Soul.

Kate tells Abe that another story she liked in Leo’s script was about star crossed lovers. Abe worries about all the new faces. Kate points out how these two characters will be connected to the other families and how they need younger characters too. Abe jokes about how these characters were born 8 years ago and are now adults, calling it an extreme case of Soap Opera Rapid Aging Syndrome. Kate questions the audience accepting that. Abe says they do as long as there’s a good story and an appealing actor. Kate says they have a damn good story, so now they just have to find two appealing young people for the roles.

Alex explains to Bonnie and Justin that what’s happening is he spilled water on Stephanie’s laptop and now it’s not working. Alex apologizes, mentioning how important her proposal was. Justin questions if she didn’t save it to the cloud which Stephanie confirms she unfortunately did not. Stephanie says she has to get to her meeting now so she will pitch her proposal without notes. Stephanie tells Alex not to feel guilty as it was an accident and she’s sure she can get her laptop fixed. Stephanie says bye to them and exits. Alex complains that he feels awful as he knows how hard Stephanie worked and his clumsy ass just screwed it all up. Justin informs Alex that he has something that might just lift his spirits. Justin presents Alex with documents confirming his marriage to Theresa has been annulled. Alex calls it a relief, joking that it has to be a record as they were married for 30 minutes before it all blew up. Justin encourages that now he can put that nightmare behind them. Bonnie then suggests maybe Alex can get back together with Stephanie.

Stephanie goes to the Body and Soul office to meet with Kate and Abe. Kate says she has to run an errand, so Abe will interview her on his own. Kate exits. Abe tells Stephanie that he’s glad to see her. Stephanie apologizes as she had a whole presentation ready to go but her laptop froze. Stephanie thinks she can remember most of her pitch from memory. Abe responds that won’t be necessary at this is just a formality and he knows first hand what she can do from her work with Paulina, so the job is hers if she wants it. Stephanie thanks him and knows this won’t be a walk in the park but promises to be more than willing to devote all of her time and energy to it. Abe welcomes Stephanie to the team as they shake hands.

Johnny tells Chanel that their timing is a little off as she used to be the one always too busy and now they have switched roles. Chanel knows they will still find time to be together and maybe with him pursuing his dream, it will encourage her to pursue her dream. Johnny thought the Bakery was her dream. Chanel says it was and she does love it. Johnny asks if she wants to open more locations. Chanel is thinking maybe she wants to find another creative outlet, but she doesn’t know what that is yet. Johnny brings up her yoga teaching or poetry class. Johnny mentions reading her poetry and calls it amazing. Johnny points out she could also meet other poets or publish a book. Johnny says he has to get to work. Chanel thanks him for making time and stopping by to say hi. Johnny assures that he will always make time for her. They say I love you as Johnny kisses her goodbye and then walks away.

Leo talks to Hattie as if she is Marlena’s alter. Hattie questions what he’s talking about. Leo talks about Hattie being an alternate personality of Marlena and calls her wardrobe trashy. Hattie argues that she is her own person and that Leo is not a psychiatrist. Leo brings up the book he read on multiple personalities, thinking that makes him an expert on the subject. Leo corrects Hattie when she calls him Lenny and points out that he’s also Lady Whistleblower which Hattie remarks must be his alter. Leo yells at Hattie as though he is trying to get Marlena to come out.

Stephanie tells Abe that she can’t wait to start getting the word out that Body and Soul is back. Stephanie sees some of the headshots on the table and sees Hattie, thinking at first that she was Marlena. Abe mentions trying to recruit Marlena but she turned him down. Stephanie imagines she’s very busy, but points out that Bonnie is on the show. Stephanie guesses Bonnie might need some guidance when it comes to talking to the press. Abe says that Hattie will do as they both tend to say whatever comes to mind.

Bonnie asks if she put her foot in it again. Alex tells her that she didn’t and that he and Stephanie are just friends. Bonnie points out that they used to be an item and how the situation looked when they walked in. Bonnie feels they had awesome chemistry and asks Justin if he agrees. Justin thinks they should stay out of Alex’s love life. Bonnie thinks there’s nothing wrong with them trying again but Alex insists that it’s not happening. Alex states that he and Stephanie both just got out of relationships that ended really badly so neither of them are ready for something new.

Stephanie tells Abe that she’s really looking forward to working with him and Kate. Alex tells her to come back soon. Johnny arrives and greets her. Abe informs Johnny and Stephanie of their roles with the show. They congratulate each other as Stephanie then exits. Johnny tells Abe about meeting Hattie. Abe asks what he thought. Johnny thinks she’s interesting. Abe admits that Hattie can be a handful, but she’s also very green. Johnny says that Bonnie is too but she knocked her audition out of the park. Abe thinks that Hattie can use some of Johnny’s help as well. Johnny says he’s optimistic and could tell Hattie has a flare for the dramatic.

Leo continues telling Hattie that he’s trying to get through to Marlena, so Hattie tells him to call her then. Leo compares this is to Everett having D.I.D. Hattie declares that she doesn’t need help and that Leo does. Leo shouts that he’s taking her to Bayview but when he opens the door, Kate arrives and questions what is going on. Hattie pulls away and tells Kate that Leo was trying to have her committed. Leo explains to Kate that he’s trying to help Marlena as she thinks she’s someone called Hattie. Kate explains to Leo that Hattie is not Marlena’s alter, but her doppelganger.

Bonnie encourages Alex to look at the bigger picture but Alex insists there is nothing between he and Stephanie. Bonnie apologizes for being pushy and says she just wants to see him happy after all he’s been through. Alex thanks her and assures he’ll be fine as he then exits the Bistro. Bonnie gets a text that she’s officially gotten her contract for Body and Soul. Justin congratulates her and notes that Abe said she was fantastic. Bonnie credits Johnny’s help. Bonnie looks at the contract and notes being paid the minimum. Bonnie says she’s going to e-sign it right now, but Justin stops her and tells her not to do it, calling it a big mistake.

Roman takes the trash out from the Brady Pub and runs in to Stephanie. Stephanie informs him that she just signed on to be the publicist for Body and Soul. Roman congratulates her, saying Abe and Kate made a fabulous decision. Roman talks about never being a soap guy but guesses with his family involved, he should tune in. Stephanie encourages that he will get hooked. Roman says that Kate keeps saying that but admits he doesn’t know if Kate knows what she’s getting herself in to. Roman feels that showbiz is going to be a whole new level of crazy for Kate.

Leo can’t believe it as Hattie looks and sounds exactly like Marlena. Hattie remarks that she’s heard that a zillion times. Leo questions how that’s possible. Kate points out that she did have some help from Dr. Rolf. Hattie complains about her revealing her secrets. Leo talks about thinking this whole time that he was talking to Marlena. Leo questions why she accepted his invitation to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race and not finding that odd. Hattie says she thought he was just being nice and jokes that she is popular with the gays. Leo talks about realizing why Marlena was bewildered when he talked to her as if Hattie was her and how she must have thought he had gone mad. Leo tells Hattie that he’s really sorry about the misunderstanding and trying to have her committed. Hattie thanks him and accepts his apology. Hattie is glad to know that he thinks she’s completely sane. Kate says that’s relatively speaking.

Johnny goes over the script and talks about thinking the stories are great, particularly pointing out that the one about the young couple. Abe says that he and Kate were just talking about that. Johnny reads the story summary and says he loves it. Abe says they’ll just have to find the right actors for the parts. Johnny then suggests Chanel for the role of Faith which surprises Abe. Johnny talks about how Chanel killed it when she auditioned for his movie about Marlena that didn’t get made. Abe asks about the Bakery. Johnny says Chanel was just telling him about she has free time and is looking for a new creative outlet. Abe says he can see Chanel in that part, so Johnny says now they just need to find a leading man that she has chemistry with…

Alex runs in to Chanel in the town square. Chanel asks how he is. Alex says he’s better than ever as he just got his annulment so he’s officially a free man. Chanel knows he must be relieved as she heard about how Theresa deceived him. Chanel says she’s sorry as that must have been rough. Alex says she definitely took him for a ride but says he can’t completely blame her because part of him knew he couldn’t completely trust her but he went with his gut. Chanel comments on how it sounds like Alex went with another part of his anatomy, as usual. Alex questions what she means by that. Chanel feels that Alex is driven by his hormones and that leads him to make questionable decisions. Alex asks if she cares to give an example. Chanel brings up when Alex slept with Allie while they were together.

Bonnie questions Justin not thinking she should sign the contract. Justin says she may never have acted before, but she obviously has talent and this is just the first offer, so he will try to negotiate a better deal for her. Bonnie admits she was nervous about what Justin might think of her acting on the show. Justin assures that he is so proud of her and jokes about being her plus one at the daytime Emmys. Bonnie tells Justin that she loves him as they kiss.

Leo calls Marlena and says he’s fine, claiming that there is no emergency after all and that he just panicked over a spider in his bathroom. Leo says they are still on for RuPaul’s Drag Race tomorrow and hangs up. Leo says he hates lying to Marlena, but it’s better than having her think that he needs to be committed. Kate informs Leo that he is the new head writer of Body and Soul which shocks him. Leo asks if this isn’t a prank. Kate assures that he will get his contract later by e-mail and congratulates him. Kate then exits. Leo declares that he is the head writer of a television show. Hattie exclaims that she is so happy for him and says now he can get busy fixing her script.

Stephanie tells Roman that she wouldn’t worry as she’s sure Kate is more than capable of handling her own. Roman warns that Kate can be a very tough boss. Stephanie assures that she can handle it. Roman tells Stephanie that he heard about Everett and he’s very sorry. Roman asks how she’s doing. Stephanie admits it’s been hard and now that the case is closed, Jada is going to release his ashes to her since they couldn’t locate any family. Stephanie declares it’s up to her to make sure that Everett is laid to rest. Roman hopes afterwards, she and Jada can both find peace and put this terrible tragedy behind them and move on.

Alex questions Chanel still holding a grudge against him for sleeping with Allie. Chanel points out that he did hook up with her while they were still in a relationship. Alex argues they were wasted and that Allie and Chanel were on the outs. Alex asks why it matters now that Chanel is happily married. Chanel shouts that Alex still slept with her girlfriend and that’s not okay. Alex repeats that they were on the outs and the time before that, the three of them had sex. Chanel calls that completely different because she and Allie were trying together to improve their relationship, claiming it had nothing to do with him. Alex disagrees, arguing that they were both all over him that night while Chanel says he was like a non-entity. Alex feels he played a big role while Chanel recalls it not being that big. Alex disagrees and asks why she’s being so petty. Johnny and Abe interrupt to ask what is going on. Chanel says it’s nothing but Johnny says it didn’t seem like it as they could hear them going at it from across the town square. Johnny remarks that the tension between them is off the charts. Abe adds that’s exactly what he was thinking…

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Kayla is in her office at the hospital, finishing up a call to put a rush on Sarah’s test results. After she hangs up, Steve arrives and asks if it’s a bad time. Kayla tells him that she’s on a break. Steve asks how Sarah is doing. Kayla responds that she’s recovering from surgery but still doesn’t feel anything in her legs. Steve asks about that being temporary. Kayla says she hopes so and asks if Steve only came by to check on Sarah. Steve says also to see her beautiful face. Steve adds that he spoke to Jack, who told him that Jennifer just got in from Boston and they are going to see Abigail.

At the DiMera Mansion, Chad tells Jack and Jennifer that Abigail is nervous to see Jennifer. Jennifer says she’s nervous too to see her daughter. Jennifer asks if it’s true that she’s really alive and here. Jack responds that she really is.

“Abigail” remains in the bedroom and makes a phone call, saying everything is going according to plan.

Connie questions Melinda firing her and asks if Gabi knows about this. Melinda says not yet. Connie argues that Gabi will never stand for this. Melinda says that Gabi will when she finds out what she found out about Connie. Connie argues that she’s an open book and asks what she allegedly found out. Melinda informs her that she checked her references and her entire resume is a lie which company policy is very strict about, so there was no alternative. Connie argues that everyone lies on their resume. Melinda demands her laptop and badge but Connie says no way in hell. Melinda argues that those are DiMera property and orders her to return them. Connie complains about Melinda showing up at her door with no notice. Melinda then threatens to get the police involved. Connie tells Melinda that she can’t come in right now. Melinda asks if she has company.

At the Bistro, Gabi toasts to Ava for taking a chance on her and reviving Gabi Chic, even if it was out of guilt. Ava asks what she means. Gabi then calls Ava the lying, cheating bitch who slept with her husband. Ava questions what she just called her. Gabi asks what part she didn’t understand. Stefan asks what she’s talking about. Gabi tells him to spare her the innocent act because she knows they slept together. Stefan claims not to know where this is coming from and asks why she would think they slept together. Gabi questions this being how he’s going to play it. Stefan claims not to understand what’s going on. Gabi asks if he’s sure and warns that she’s giving him one last chance to come clean with her. Ava calls this ridiculous and asks where Gabi even got this idea. Gabi reveals that Connie told her everything.

Connie tells Melinda that she’s sorry but it’s not a good time for her. Melinda says that’s too bad and insists as DiMera’s general counsel that she let her in. Melinda reminds her that she has their property and she’d rather not bring the police in, but threatens to do so. Connie tells her that there’s no need to call the authorities and that she just needs a minute to straighten up. Connie shuts the door and worries about what to do.

Chad hopes that Jennifer is prepared for who Abigail is now. Jennifer asks if he’s talking about how different she looks. Chad talks about Abigail not remembering any of them or anything about her life. Jack says he explained that to her. Jennifer declares that no matter what, Abigail is her daughter and she’s alive, so she will accept whoever she is right now. Chad says he will go see what’s keeping her and exits the room.

Kayla tells Steve that even after Chad and Jack told her they found Abigail, she didn’t really expect the DNA test to confirm she was Abigail. Steve can’t imagine what it was like being there when they got the test results. Kayla states that they were all just stunned. Steve declares that now the healing can begin as Chad is back with his wife while Jack and Jennifer have their daughter back. Kayla notes that Abigail is so different, so she hopes that soon they will have her back in every way.

Abigail says on the phone that she needs to go as she’s already nervous enough as it is. She hangs up as Chad enters the room. She claims she was just talking to one of the nurses who took care of her in Poplar Bluff to tell her the good news that she found out who she is. Chad guesses she was happy that her family found her. She asks if everything is okay. Chad says he doesn’t want to pressure her but her mom and dad are waiting downstairs. Abigail tells him that she just needs two more minutes to get changed. Chad tells her that she doesn’t have to cover with him as he heard her say on the phone that she was nervous. Chad encourages that Jack and Jennifer love her and they’re just really happy to have her back so they don’t want to make her uncomfortable. She jokes about them being cool with having a daughter with amnesia. She thanks Chad for being patient with her. Chad responds that he will wait as long as she needs him to. Chad adds that maybe seeing her mom will bring something back. Chad says he’ll see her downstairs and exits.

Connie tells her cardboard cutout of Li that this is a total disaster and asks what she’s going to do now. Melinda knocks on the door, asking if they can get this over with. Connie worries about Gabi finding out why she really wanted the job and there goes her plan. Connie asks how she will get revenge on Gabi and Stefan for what they did to Li if she’s not Gabi’s assistant. Melinda knocks on the door, complaining that she doesn’t have all day. Connie then gets an idea.

Stefan questions Connie telling Gabi that he and Ava slept together. Ava asks where she would get that idea. Gabi responds that Connie overheard Ava talking about it in the office. Ava flashes back to telling Stefan that Connie might have overheard her and Kristen talking. Ava tells Gabi that Connie must be mistaken about what she heard. Stefan adds that he and Ava both told Gabi that they were pretending to date and that must have been what Ava was talking about. Gabi says she said the same thing to Connie, but Connie was insistent that she heard Ava and Stefan slept together while she was in prison. Stefan states that she heard wrong. Gabi asks if he’s saying Connie is a liar. Stefan states that she’s obviously mistaken. Gabi supposes that would be possible, but responds that if Connie was mistaken then so was Kristen. Gabi then reveals that Kristen confirmed it.

Melinda continues knocking on Connie’s door until she opens it again. Connie apologizes and allows Melinda inside. Melinda says she will need her laptop and DiMera ID. Connie asks if she can take a moment to explain and offers Melinda tea but she declines. Connie says she knows it was inexcusable but she was desperate to get the job. Connie says she’s deeply ashamed of the fraud and asks if Melinda’s never done something that she deeply regretted later. Melinda says they aren’t talking about her. Connie talks about Melinda being a woman of honor and servant to the public. Connie doesn’t expect Melinda to forgive her but says she just wants to tell her side and have some understanding. Melinda gives in and asks what she has to say. Connie calls it a long story and insists on fixing her some tea.

Gabi asks if Ava is surprised that her good friend gave her up or if Stefan didn’t think his sister would sell him out, pointing out that is what DiMeras do. Gabi adds that Kristen tried to back them up as long as she could, until she threatened to pull Gabi Chic from DiMera, then Kristen finally admitted the truth that Stefan and Ava did the dirty while she was locked up, fearing for her life. Gabi declares that deserves another toast and throws her champagne on Stefan.

Jennifer worries about Abigail having second thoughts about meeting her. Jack says this is difficult for everyone. Chad then returns and says that Abigail will be down in a minute. Chad asks if Jennifer is sure she’s ready for this. Jennifer assures that she is. Abigail then enters the room.

Kayla tells Steve that she keeps thinking about the moment after reading the DNA test results when Jack reached out to hug Abigail but she pushed him away. Kayla says Jack tried to play it off but she knows he was hurt. Steve talks about Jack saying it wasn’t the easiest reunion but he is optimistic that Abigail could get her memory back. Kayla confirms it could just be a psychological issue and there’s a chance that she could make a full recovery. Kayla notes that some patients do but there’s no way to know when or if Abigail will recover. Steve says it’s a good thing that she has people around her who love her and are willing to support her through this, no matter how long it takes, including her uncle Steve and her amazing aunt Kayla. Steve adds that from what Jack told him, Abigail spent the last few years being lied to by Clyde Weston, so now that she’s home in Salem around all the people and things she knows, maybe it will cut through all of that.

Abigail approaches Jennifer and they greet each other. Jennifer reaches out to her, but then pulls her hand back and declares this is not her daughter. Jennifer then apologizes. Jack promises her that this is their daughter. Chad argues that the DNA test proved it. Abigail says she knows she looks different and she’s sorry she doesn’t remember her, but she knows how she must be feeling. Jennifer repeats that she’s so sorry as she doesn’t know why she’s reacting this way and she thought she was ready for this. Jack tries to encourage her but Jennifer cries that she thought she would still feel a connection to her daughter, but she doesn’t feel anything. Jennifer repeats that she’s sorry as she breaks down and runs out of the room.

Connie pours tea for Melinda and tells her that she knows it was wrong to embellish but she really wanted the job. Melinda says she agreed to hear her story but she’s saying nothing. Melinda question what it was about the job that she wanted it so bad for instead of finding one more suitable to her qualifications. Connie responds that she didn’t just want a job, she wanted this job, declaring that she had to work for Gabi. Melinda didn’t know Gabi was that important to Connie and remarks that she must really be a fan. Connie laughs at that and reveals to Melinda that she hates Gabi’s guts.

Stefan asks Gabi if they can talk about this in private. Gabi yells at Ava to go to the office and pack her stuff because she made it very clear to Kristen that she has no intention of working with her if she wants to keep Gabi Chic. Ava questions Gabi making Kristen choose between them. Stefan holds Gabi back as Ava calls her vindictive. Ava wishes Stefan luck and walks out of the Bistro. Gabi shoves Stefan, asking how could he.

Jack tells Abigail that he’s very sorry as this has been very hard on Jennifer. Abigail says she gets it and would react the same way. Chad encourages that it’s going to be okay and they will work it out. Abigail decides that she will go upstairs and let them have some time, so she exits. Chad didn’t think Jennifer would react that way. Jack didn’t think she thought she would either. Chad complains that Jennifer was rejecting her daughter. Jack tries to argue that wasn’t what happened so Chad questions what he would call it then. Chad argues that they worked really hard to gain Abigail’s trust and this was a giant step backwards which Jack agrees with. Chad declares that they have to do damage control or they are going to drive Abigail away from them for good. Chad and Jack make a decision on what to do as Jennifer returns to the room. Jack asks how she is. Jennifer says she’s alright but can’t believe she ran out like that and she’s so sorry. Jennifer asks where Abigail is. Jack says she went upstairs to give them some alone time. Jennifer can’t believe she reacted so badly and suggests maybe they should come back another time. Jack reveals that he and Chad actually think they should head back to Boston. Jennifer questions wanting to leave already. Jack says it’s just until Abigail gets her memory back. Jennifer doesn’t understand. Jack explains that they are just concerned that they are forcing things and it’s just too hard. Jennifer doesn’t want to abandon Abigail. Jack says they just want everyone to have space to absorb this as it’s too much pressure on her. Chad tells them about hearing her on the phone with a nurse and that she’s really struggling. Jack declares that once Abigail gets her memory back, things will all be different as she won’t look the same but she will be Abigail in every sense of the word. Jennifer asks if this is how they both feel. Chad clarifies it’s not that he wants her to leave. Jennifer argues that she can react better now that she’s more prepared. Chad worries that her sense that it’s not her daughter won’t go anywhere even if she hides it, so he doesn’t think it’s good for anyone. Jennifer agrees that Abigail needs room to find herself and them being around just makes it more complicated. Jennifer hates leaving as it feels like giving up, but Jack insists it is not that at all. Jack declares that they will never give up and that when Abigail is ready, she will come to them and they will be there to love and cherish her.

Stefan knows Gabi is upset but says what happened between he and Ava was not planned. Gabi questions him finally admitting it. Stefan calls it a moment of weakness as he was very drunk and missing Gabi. Stefan talks about how hard it was to live without her. Gabi mocks him and talks about how hard it was for her in prison, fighting for her life. Stefan says he was fighting for her but Gabi doesn’t want to hear it. Gabi complains that she got beaten up and thrown in to solitary while Stefan was with Ava. Stefan swears it only happened once. Gabi questions why she should believe him. Stefan says because he loves her. Stefan knows she hates him right now and has every right to, but argues that she can’t hate him nearly as much as he hates himself. Stefan admits what he did was horrible and he wishes he could go back to change everything, but he can’t. Stefan repeats that it was a mistake that he will never make again because he loves Gabi. Stefan says if Gabi lets him, he will spend the rest of their lives making it up to her.

Melinda questions Connie saying she hates Gabi. Connie states that she despises Gabi with every fiber of her being and Stefan too. Melinda asks why. Connie reminds Melinda of what they did to Li, shattering his heart in the process. Melinda realizes this is about Li Shin. Connie calls him a dear sweet prince of a man and says that he was a broken shell because of them. Connie blames Gabi and Stefan for being the reason they couldn’t be together. Melinda questions Connie wanting to be with Li. Connie says that she was in love with Li and that they were meant for each other. Melinda points out that they only went on one date. Connie complains that maybe if Melinda hadn’t barged in to Li’s life, they might have gone on more. Melinda had no idea that Connie had such strong feelings for Li. Connie informs Melinda that she moved in to his old apartment because she wanted to feel close to him. Connie then pours more tea for Melinda and talks about how the apartment is a great space for operations on getting revenge for Li’s death. Connie remarks that it was Gabi and Melinda’s faults that Li was killed which Melinda questions. Connie didn’t know that this would work but says Melinda actually bought her apology. Melinda argues that the only one responsible for Li’s death is the man who stabbed him, Gil Carter. Connie responds that Gil didn’t stab Li. Melinda suddenly starts to feel sick. Connie then reveals that she spiked Melinda’s tea with Digoxin. Melinda questions what it does. Connie says she will see and points out that luckily no one knows she’s there. Melinda brings up Ava knowing that she’s there and scrambles to get her phone out of her purse.

Chad tells Jack that he will check in with him every day and let him know if anything changes. Jack thanks Chad for taking care of their girl. Abigail comes back downstairs and questions them leaving. Jennifer says they are just going to head back to Boston for a little while and that they will tell JJ to postpone his trip for awhile. Jennifer explains that they want to be there but feel it might be overwhelming. Abigail tells Jennifer that it was nice to meet her. Jack adds that they are just a phone call away if she needs anything. Chad then walks out with Jack and Jennifer.

Stefan asks Gabi to let him explain but Gabi doesn’t want to hear it. Gabi says that Kristen already tried to make her understand his feelings, but it didn’t work because she doesn’t give a damn about how bad he feels about betraying her. Gabi tells Stefan that nothing excuses what he did to her. Gabi complains that she suffered while Stefan was out with Ava. Gabi brings up her first night out of prison and how she went on and on about how much she missed him and longed for him. Gabi argues that she just assumed he felt the same way but he didn’t wait for her. Gabi remarks that their wedding vows meant so little to him that he just jumped in to bed with the next available warm body. Stefan cries that it wasn’t like that and what he did was horrible. Stefan asks if they can go home and talk this through. Gabi asks if he’s serious and shouts that she’s never going home with him ever again. Stefan questions what she means. Gabi declares their marriage is over. Stefan argues that she doesn’t mean that. Gabi says she does and tells Stefan not to touch her as she storms out of the Bistro.

Ava walks through the town square and calls Kristen, leaving a message that she shouldn’t be surprised that Kristen didn’t have her back with Gabi since DiMeras always put business ahead of friendship and loyalty. Ava then sees she has a missed call from Melinda.

Connie takes Melinda’s phone and says that she was so close to leaving a message. Connie adds that she wasn’t planning on poisoning Melinda, but she couldn’t risk her exposing them. Connie then remarks that she hoped Melinda enjoyed the tea as Melinda lays passed out on the couch.

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At the DiMera Office, Gabi is at her desk and looks at a photo of her and Stefan. Gabi gets a call from Connie. Gabi thought she would be here by now but Connie claims she’s getting a cold and asks to stay home today. Gabi tells her to feel better soon. Connie says she’s more worried about how Gabi is feeling as she’s sure that she will feel better after she gets her revenge on Stefan for cheating on her with Ava.

Ava meets Melinda in the town square. Melinda tells her that this is about a sensitive personnel matter that she didn’t feel comfortable bringing up in the office. Melinda informs Ava that a major indiscretion has come up and consider who it involves, it will need to be dealt with very delicately.

Jack reunites with Julie at the Horton House, explaining that they got back very late. Julie asks what happened with the girl in the video. Jack reveals that it was Abigail and confirms she is alive which thrills Julie.

Abigail comes downstairs and in to the living room of the DiMera Mansion. She looks up at the portrait of Stefano and comments that he always looks like he knows something the rest of them don’t. Chad comes in and greets her, asking if she slept okay. Abigail tells him that she slept better than she can remember since she didn’t have an actual bed in Poplar Bluff. Abigail mentions not being a breakfast person. Stefan comes in and greets Chad, asking when he got there. Chad informs him that he slept there. Stefan jokes about Chad coming over for a sleepover. Stefan guesses Chad’s friend knows Gabi since she’s wearing one of her robes. Abigail apologizes and says she needed something and it was in one of the bathrooms. Stefan then asks if Chad is going to introduce them. Chad responds that they’ve already met and reveals this is Abigail, leaving Stefan confused. Stefan says he doesn’t understand. Chad reminds him that he’s been looking for the woman in the video that Clyde sent him and they found her. Stefan knows Chad has had it very rough since that night, but tells him that this is not Abigail. Chad then reveals that the DNA test said it is.

Ava asks Melinda to just say what she has to tell her. Melinda clarifies that it’s about Connie. Ava says she should discuss that with Gabi since Connie is her direct report. Melinda points out that Gabi hired Connie but Ava hired Gabi. Ava questions that making it her problem. Melinda doesn’t think Gabi will be very receptive to pushback about her right hand woman. Ava then asks what Connie did.

Connie asks Gabi when she’s going to pull the trigger and put her revenge plan in to action. Gabi says not now. Connie doesn’t understand. Gabi explains that she’s not doing anything until she has absolute proof that Stefan had an affair with Ava. Kristen then arrives at the office. Gabi tells Connie that she knows just how she’s going to get that proof.

Melinda talks to Ava about the reasons Connie would be living in Li Shin’s old place, but they never pinned down why because they couldn’t but she needed to find out. Melinda says she went back to Connie’s employment file, paying special attention to her resumé and references. Ava asks what she found. Melinda reveals that everything in it is a lie and calls Connie a total fraud.

Connie questions how Gabi is going to prove Stefan cheated on her. Gabi says maybe later as she has to get back to work. Connie wishes her luck and tells her to call if she needs anything as they hang up. Connie then tells herself that she might miss fireworks at the office, but she stayed home to spend a glorious day with her cutout of Li.

Stefan questions Chad telling him that this is Abigail with plastic surgery and amnesia. Abigail points out that she doesn’t remember Stefan at all but they obviously knew each other. Chad explains that Stefan is his half-brother. Abigail tells him that it’s nice to meet him again. Stefan jokes that he fully expects to wake up at any moment now. Abigail asks if they were close. Stefan says they had a complicated relationship which Chad calls an understatement.

Ava tells Melinda that it doesn’t track since DiMera is a big company so someone would’ve checked Connie out. Melinda points out that it wouldn’t have gone through the regular channels since it was a hire for Gabi Chic. Ava feels Gabi would’ve checked then but Melinda points out how Connie immediately made herself indispensable so that Gabi dropped it, being swamped with her launch and Rafe in the hospital. Ava feels Connie must have some work history. Ava adds that Gabi called Connie outstanding. Ava feels Connie isn’t the first person to lie on a resumé . Melinda tells her that people she reached out to about Connie used the words overzealous and psychotic. Ava jokes that worse has been said about her while Melinda jokes that she wouldn’t have hired Ava either. Melinda talks about Connie getting a favorable reference from her previous job just to go away. Ava asks if they are supposed to tell Gabi or give Connie a warning. Melinda declares that Connie needs to be terminated immediately.

Connie tells her cutout of Li that she’s excited to spend the day with him and then sets up her voicemail on her phone.

Kristen picks up Gabi’s photo of her and Stefan, saying she must have knocked it over by mistake. Gabi asks what she can do for her. Kristen says she was just checking in and asks if she ever made it home last night. Gabi says she had too much to do. Kristen appreciates her work ethic, especially since she will be making a profit off it. Kristen talks about everyone needing a work-life balance and points out that Gabi and Stefan have spent so much time apart that it’s not good for the relationship. Kristen suggests changing that before it becomes a problem. Kristen talks about planning out her time with Rachel and not being prepared for a crime scene on their way which Gabi questions. Kristen informs her that Sarah was seriously injured by a hit and run driver in the town square parking lot. Gabi asks if they know who did it. Kristen says that Paulina is looking for someone who was driving a gray car. Gabi brings up that Ava drives a gray car. Kristen asks if she’s telling her that Ava is the hit and run driver. Gabi says no because Ava was too busy sleeping with her husband. Kristen tries to laugh it off but Gabi says it apparently was one time. Kristen questions her thinking that. Gabi responds that she doesn’t think, she knows that Stefan slept with Ava while she was languishing away in prison. Kristen claims that she doesn’t buy it. Gabi questions Kristen not hearing any rumors. Kristen says she hasn’t and insists that Stefan never stopped loving her, so she thinks Gabi’s imagination is just running wild. Gabi remarks that she’s surprised Kristen is digging so hard in to this since Connie swears she overheard Kristen and Ava talking about it. Kristen argues that Connie must have misheard. Gabi explains that Connie said she overheard Ava telling Kristen that she has a terrible feeling that Stefan is planning on telling Gabi that they slept together while she was in prison. Gabi doesn’t see any room for another explanation there.

Melinda tells Ava that Connie is a walking liability and has to go. Melinda says that she’ll break it to Connie, so she needs Ava to break it to Gabi. They talk about being unsure how they will take it. Melinda talks about planning to make sure Connie can never get past security again before she causes any lasting damage…

Connie eats breakfast with her cutout of Li and ignores when her phone rings with a call from Melinda. Connie complains that Melinda did Li so dirty and questions Li not talking back to her. Connie declares that she is Li’s retribution and she will make sure Stefan and Gabi get everything that’s coming to them.

Kristen questions Gabi calling her a liar and warns her to consider the ramifications. Gabi says she’s making a mistake. Gabi asks if Kristen likes her job which she questions. Gabi remarks that Stefan may be Kristen’s brother and he may have helped her get the job, but she’s the one helping her keep it. Kristen questions that so Gabi points out that Kristen has made the relaunch of Gabi Chic the centerpiece of her return to DiMera and explains that her contract states she can take her marbles and go home any time she wants before the launch becomes official. Gabi warns Kristen to stop with the games before she takes her company to her biggest competitor. Gabi asks Kristen if she wants to lose everything because her brother was a cheating idiot. Gabi then demands Kristen tell her what she knows. Kristen then admits that Gabi is right and everything she said is true, confirming that Stefan and Ava slept together.

Abigail asks if there’s something she should know about her and Stefan’s past. Stefan states that he’s just very happy she’s back. Abigail decides to go take a shower and says it was nice catching up as she then exits. Stefan tells Chad that it’s unbelievable and that he’s speechless. Stefan jokes that if Abigail needs any help with coming back from the dead, he can send her to him. Stefan then thanks Chad for not telling her that he raped her. Chad clarifies that he did that for Abigail, not him. Chad says she hasn’t even met the kids, so telling her about the dissociative identity disorder, Ben, and Stefan would be too traumatic for her right now. Stefan says he gets it, but advises Chad to fill her in on some things because being back there might trigger some memories that she’s not quite prepared for.

Abigail enters her and Chad’s old bedroom and finds an old framed photo of Chad and Abigail.

Jack asks Julie if she’s alright. Julie responds that she’s stunned as she was preparing herself for bad news. Jack calls it overwhelming and that’s why Chad is taking everything slowly since Abigail is a virtual stranger to herself. Julie questions why they spent the night at the DiMera Mansion. Jack explains that Abigail thought it was too soon and too much for her to see the kids. Julie understands but says they can’t keep this from Thomas and Charlotte that their mother is alive. Julie calls it a miracle and exclaims that Abigail will have to see everyone who loves her. Jack confirms Jennifer is on her way to Salem. Jennifer then rushes in and announces she’s here and she needs to see her daughter right now. Jack hugs her as Julie says she’s so glad she’s here. Jack knows she wants to see their daughter right away but Abigail wanted time with Chad alone, so he’s not sure they should push this. Jennifer questions if Jack would let anything keep him away if he hadn’t already seen Abigail. Jack then agrees to call Chad and tell him they are on their way.

Stefan tells Chad that he knows he brought Abigail back here in hopes of triggering some happy memories, but a lot of bad stuff happened her too. Chad assures that he hasn’t forgotten that. Stefan says he’s just trying to help. Chad cuts him off and says he’s doing his best as he got his wife back and it’s a miracle but he’s doing his best to manage their needs, his kids needs, and everyone else. Stefan asks if he has any idea how she survived. Chad says no. Stefan asks if maybe Dr. Rolf was involved. Chad says he has a lot more questions than answers right now. Chad then gets a call from Jack.

Abigail looks around the bedroom and sits on the bed. Chad comes in and asks what she’s doing in there. Abigail responds that she doesn’t know and that something drew her in here. Chad informs her that it was their room. Abigail asks why he didn’t take her here last night. Chad reveals it’s also where she was stabbed as he found her lying right there on the bed. Abigail asks if they ever caught the person who did it. Chad confirms they did and reveals that it was Clyde Weston.

Connie tells her cardboard cutout of Li that they can play charades until they are interrupted by Melinda knocking on her door, saying she needs to speak with her immediately.

Gabi tells Kristen that she knew she was going to say it, but she just wanted to hear it straight from her anyway. Gabi guesses part of her had hope but it still hurts. Kristen knows Stefan and Ava hate themselves for what they did and assures it was just one time. Gabi argues that it should’ve been zero and that Stefan confessed to only two kisses for show. Kristen insists that they agonized over telling her the truth because they didn’t want to upset her. Kristen assures it meant nothing. Gabi argues that Kristen wouldn’t buy an excuse like that and questions why she should. Gabi complains that they didn’t lie to protect her but to keep her from wringing their necks. Kristen states that they were just drunk and lonely. Gabi mocks the idea of them naturally falling in to each other’s arms. Kristen shouts that Stefan loves her and asks if Gabi wants to lose him. Kristen knows that Gabi loves him and also has to work with Ava. Ava then arrives at the office, so Gabi calls it a coincidence as they were just talking about her.

Abigail questions Chad about Clyde since he was the man who helped her and watched over her all this time. Chad doesn’t know why Clyde would kill her just to keep her alive. Chad calls Clyde a sick and twisted sociopath. Abigail guesses they weren’t best friends. Chad explains that Abigail once dated Clyde’s son and he’s an oddly protective father, so he hated them both and that night, he came for her. Chad adds that if Abigail knew the circumstances surrounding her death, she wouldn’t believe that she is standing here right now. Abigail questions it happening in this room. Chad calls it not an easy thing to remember or think about. Chad wants her to get her memory back but says she should be thankful that she doesn’t remember this right now. Abigail jokes about having a lot to look forward to. Chad says there will be a lot of surprises but promises that most of them will be really beautiful. Chad wants to keep it from knocking her off her feet if he can. Chad then tells Abigail that Jack called and her mom flew in from Boston this morning. Chad says that Jennifer wants to see her and they are coming over if it’s not too much for her. She declares that she is Abigail DiMera so she guesses it’s time she finds out who she is and where she comes from.

Julie tells Jack and Jennifer that she’s happy to watch over Thomas and Charlotte while they are gone. Jennifer knows Julie misses Abigail too and promises to bring her back to her family home soon. Julie sends all her love as she exits the room. Jack stops Jennifer and says he needs to prepare her as this won’t be simple or easy, explaining that their daughter doesn’t look like Abigail, has no memory, and doesn’t recognize him or Chad. Jennifer says she’s aware but Jack insists that being aware and experiencing it first hand are very different. Jack knows Jennifer is thinking that Abigail will see her mother and her memories will come flowing and he prays that they do, but he wants Jennifer to be ready for this reunion not being everything she wants or needs.

Connie answers the door and asks what Melinda wants. Melinda asks if she can come in. Connie says she has a cold. Melinda insists on talking to her in private. Connie says she prefers to have work conversations at work. Melinda then informs Connie that she won’t be coming back to work. Melinda says she didn’t want to do this in the hallway but declares that Connie is terminated, effective immediately.

Ava asks if everything is okay. Gabi says she was just telling Kristen how amazingly well their work relationship is going as they put everything from the past behind them to focus on the future and the launch could not be going any better. Kristen goes along with it as Gabi says it’s all so exciting and she sees no reason why Gabi Chic won’t be at DiMera for years to come. Gabi offers to take Ava to lunch to celebrate everything ahead for them. Ava says she has something to tell her but Gabi says they can talk about it over lunch. Gabi says she just has one thing to do and asks Ava to wait outside. Gabi adds that she will have Stefan save them the best table at the Bistro. After Ava exits, Kristen asks Gabi what the hell she’s going to do. Gabi tells her to be patient and she’ll find out. Gabi then warns Kristen that if she wants the launch to happen, she will do exactly what she tells her.

Connie questions Melinda firing her and asks if Gabi knows about this. Melinda says not yet. Connie argues that Gabi will never stand for this. Melinda says that Gabi will when she finds out what she found out about Connie. Connie argues that she’s an open book and asks what she allegedly found out. Melinda informs her that she checked her references and her entire resumé is a lie which company policy is very strict about, so there was no alternative. Connie argues that everyone lies on their resumé . Melinda demands her laptop and badge but Connie says no way in hell. Melinda argues that those are DiMera property and orders her to return them. Connie complains about Melinda showing up at her door with no notice. Melinda then threatens to get the police involved.

Gabi and Ava go to the Bistro where Gabi points out that Stefan got them champagne at their table, calling him the best husband and saying she’s a lucky woman. Ava agrees as they sit together. Gabi asks what Ava wanted to tell her at the office. Ava informs Gabi that it’s about Connie and she knows this isn’t exactly the best time but Melinda wanted her to tell her. Gabi then stops her as she sees Stefan and calls him over. Gabi then informs Ava that she hopes she doesn’t mind but she invited Stefan to join them. Gabi gets up to greet Stefan and thanks him for taking time out of his busy day to celebrate with them. Stefan asks what they are celebrating. Gabi says it’s her relaunch and declares that her whole life is about to change for the better. Stefan tells Gabi that she deserves it all. Gabi remarks that they all deserve something. Stefan pours champagne as Gabi claims she hopes it’s okay that the three of them are breaking bread together after the whole pretending to date thing. Ava assures it doesn’t have to be awkward. Gabi remarks that she’s so glad they put everything behind them and got everything out in the open. Gabi toasts to Ava for taking a chance on her and reviving Gabi Chic, even if it was out of guilt. Ava asks what she means. Gabi then calls Ava the lying, cheating bitch who slept with her husband.

Jack and Jennifer go to the DiMera Mansion. Jennifer hugs Chad and asks where Abigail is. Chad says she’s upstairs getting dressed, so she’ll be down in a minute.

“Abigail” remains in the bedroom and makes a phone call, saying everything is going according to plan.

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Marlena sits at home until Kristen arrives with Rachel. Kristen apologizes for being so early and says she tried calling but there was no answer. Marlena says she was up already and tells Rachel it’s so good to see her as they hug. Marlena asks if everything is okay. Rachel says no. Kristen explains that Rachel woke up crying and insisted she needed to see her dad right away. Marlena asks what happened. Rachel responds that she had a nightmare that something bad happened to Brady.

Brady wakes up in his car outside and wonders where he is.

Jada and a cop have the street blocked off with caution tape where Sarah was hit. Jada mentions needing to alert the mayor’s office but Paulina then arrives and says she understands there was a hit and run here last night. Jada confirms it looks like that and explains that Xander found Sarah lying there while hearing a car screeching away. Jada adds that the doctors confirmed Sarah’s injuries look like blunt force trauma. Paulina can’t believe it and wonders what the world is turning to. Paulina asks if there’s any idea who the driver was.

Fiona, Xander, and Maggie sit together at the hospital. Maggie worries about Sarah being in surgery for five hours now. Fiona encourages that means she’s still alive and fighting. Maggie cries that if she just could’ve found the key to the Horton Cabin, Sarah and Xander would’ve been on their way to their honeymoon and this wouldn’t have happened. Xander stops her and declares that the only person to blame is the person who left Sarah there to die. Fiona thinks back to the crash. Xander then declares that he will hunt the bastard down and kill them with his bare hands. Fiona encourages that Sarah needs them to think positive thoughts right now which Maggie agrees with. Xander talks about Sarah being strong and having so much to live for, so she has to be alright. Fiona again flashes back to the crash. Kayla comes out from the emergency room, so Xander asks how Sarah is.

Jada tells Paulina that they don’t have an ID on the driver yet and there’s no witnesses, but they are putting together a press release, asking anyone with knowledge to come forward, and they will be checking security cameras. Paulina asks if they have nothing then. Jada says she wouldn’t say that, pointing out the skid marks and the car clipped a pole while fleeing the scene. Jada adds that there is gray paint on there for forensics to examine. Paulina asks if she’s saying she thinks the car was grey. Jada confirms it would almost certainly have damage to the front end from the impact.

Brady gets out of his car and questions what the hell he’s doing in the garage. Brady then flashes back to drinking at the bar and wonders if he drove drunk.

Kayla reveals that Sarah is stable but her internal injuries were fairly extensive and they repaired them. Kayla adds that they gave Sarah units of blood and may need more. Xander offers to donate whatever she needs. Kayla says they always need donors. Maggie asks if there’s anything else. Kayla says it’s a miracle that Sarah doesn’t have any broken bones and there is still more to evaluate, but she thinks that Sarah will fully recover. Kayla knows Sarah will be highly motivated to get well. Maggie says they will have to keep an eye on her to make sure she doesn’t push too hard. Kayla assures that Sarah will get VIP treatment here as they all love her so much and they are sorry this happened to her.

Marlena tells Rachel that she’s sorry she had a bad dream and asks if she wants to tell her about it. Rachel responds that she just wants to see her dad. Marlena states that Brady is asleep right now, but while they wait for him to wake up, they can make breakfast. Marlena thinks that will make her feel better. Kristen mentions needing to make a phone call to Hong Kong so Marlena takes Rachel to the kitchen to make breakfast. Kristen pulls out her phone and thinks back to her last argument with Brady. Brady then comes in, surprised to see Kristen. Kristen says to look what the cat dragged in.

Xander thanks Kayla for everything. Maggie asks if they can see Sarah. Kayla says she’s still pretty out of it but allows one at a time. Maggie tells Xander to go first. Xander says he won’t stay too long and heads to Sarah’s hospital room. Fiona tells Maggie that it’s good news. Maggie hopes she doesn’t have any complications but she will still have a difficult recovery. Maggie keeps wondering who would leave someone bleeding in the street alone without calling for help. Fiona flashes back to being at the scene of the crash.

Jada talks to her officer about checking the area as there’s a good chance that alcohol was involved. Jada then gets a call from Kayla, who informs her about Sarah. Jada thanks her and hangs up, then informs Paulina that Sarah is out of surgery and expected to make a full recovery. Jada leaves her officer in charge of the crime scene as she’s heading to the hospital. Jada tells Paulina that she needs to question Sarah as soon as possible since she might be their only witness and to see if she can describe the vehicle that hit her.

Kristen questions Brady looking like a deer in headlights. Brady says he just wasn’t expecting to see her this early in the morning. Kristen informs him that his daughter wanted to see him and that she’s in the kitchen with Marlena which is good because she wouldn’t want Rachel seeing Brady on his walk of shame. Brady claims he was working all night since Xander got married yesterday and he was covering for him. Brady then tells Kristen to watch out because Basic Black is coming after Gabi Chic and he thinks she’s going to regret letting them be poached from DiMera.

Xander visits Sarah in her hospital room. Sarah asks what happened to her. Xander informs her that she was hit by a car in the town square and had surgery but Kayla said she will be fine. Xander adds that Maggie and Fiona are outside. Xander asks Sarah if there’s anything she needs. Sarah says she just needs him.

Jada goes to the hospital and asks Kayla about Sarah. Kayla knows Sarah would want to help with the investigation but asks Jada to wait until she’s more fully conscious. Kayla says she will let Sarah know she’s there as Xander is with her now. Jada mentions wanting a statement from him too. After Kayla heads to Sarah’s room, Maggie approaches Jada to ask if she has any idea who did this. Jada says there’s nothing concrete as of right now but they hope that Sarah can possibly ID the driver. Fiona sits worried nearby.

Xander tells Sarah that when she recovers, he will take her anywhere she dreams but not the Horton Cabin, joking that it must be cursed. Sarah asks about Victoria. Xander tells her that Bonnie is watching her. Xander says that Maggie will be in soon to see her as they’ve all been so worried about her. Sarah insists that she’s okay and just very lucky.

Kristen talks on the phone to Mr. Shin, saying she appreciates his confidence in her and talks about the recent gains in the DiMera stock price. Kristen finishes her call as Marlena comes in and asks where Rachel is. Kristen thought she was with her. Marlena says she turned around to do the dishes and then she was gone. Rachel comes in to the room so Kristen asks if she went to see if Brady was awake yet, but Rachel reveals that Brady isn’t in his room and didn’t sleep in his bed last night.

Fiona continues thinking back to the crash and fleeing the scene. Maggie comes over and startles her. Fiona says she’s just a bit on edge with everything that’s happened. Maggie suggests she go back to her hotel to rest but Fiona feels she needs to be there for Xander and Sarah. Xander comes out and asks Jada about needing to speak with him. Xander tells Maggie that Sarah is eager to speak with her, so Maggie heads to Sarah’s room. Xander asks if Jada has any leads. Jada says she just got off the phone with the detective on the scene and unfortunately the security cameras didn’t catch anything but local businesses will be opening soon, so she hopes to get something from them. Jada brings up that Xander gave a brief statement last night but she’s trying to put together a timeline of events if he could go over what happened with anything else he remembers. Xander explains that they were going to take the ferry to Smith Island to honeymoon at the Horton Cabin but Maggie couldn’t find the key, so Sarah went to go help look for it. Xander adds that when Sarah didn’t return, he called Maggie and found out she never made it to the Kiriakis Mansion which is when he went to look for her and found her on the ground. Xander notes that she never made it to her car. Jada asks about him hearing a car screeching away. Xander says he could smell the rubber burning but he couldn’t see the car as it was dark and he was worried about Sarah. Jada points out that Sarah must have been hit shortly after she left him. Xander says it was at least 20 minutes but points out that when he got to Sarah, the driver was still there, so he wonders why they stayed and then fled. Jada points out that you never know what motivates people to do what they do. Jada thanks Xander for his statement and thinks she should go see Sarah now but Fiona stops her and says she doesn’t think that’s a very good idea. Xander questions why not.

Kristen tells Rachel that Brady is entitled to his privacy and where he sleeps is not their concern. Kristen suggests they should just go but Rachel refuses to leave without seeing her dad. Brady then comes in to the room, so Rachel runs up to hug him. Marlena tells Brady that Rachel had a bad dream. Rachel says they said Brady was sleeping while Kristen points out his bed was already made. Brady claims he made his bed as soon as he got up. Rachel questions why, pointing out that he never does that. Rachel tells Brady that she dreamed something bad happened to him. Brady assures her that he’s fine and nothing bad happened. Rachel asks Brady if they can do something together today, just the two of them. Brady says he would love that and it sounds fun as long as it’s okay with Kristen. Kristen agrees and remarks that she just wants to make sure Brady is responsible with their daughter. Brady responds that she knows he is. Kristen brings up that she and Rachel have a mother-daughter day today, so she suggests Brady call her later and they can work something out.

Maggie visits Sarah in the hospital and tells her that when she’s up to, they are going to take Victoria on the mother-daughter day they have been talking about to the aquarium. Maggie offers to tell the nurses that Sarah needs more meds but Sarah asks her not to go and insists she’s okay. Maggie worries that Sarah is in pain but Sarah reminds her that she’s the doctor. Sarah adds that the meds make her brain loopy and she wants to stay clear-headed. Maggie calls her stubborn which Sarah says she takes after her.

Xander asks why Fiona wouldn’t want the police to question Sarah. Fiona argues that Sarah just went through a major surgery and shouldn’t have more stress put on her. Xander introduces Jada to Fiona. Jada informs Fiona that she spoke with Sarah’s doctor, who assured her that it’s okay to interview her. Fiona asks if it’s really necessary right now. Jada insists it’s really important to interview her as soon as possible to see if Sarah might remember anything. Fiona then remarks that they have to do whatever it takes to find out who did this as Xander takes Jada to Sarah’s room.

Rachel hugs Marlena and tells her that she loves her. Rachel then hugs Brady and says she’s so glad he wasn’t smashed by a giant steamroller like in her dream. Brady assures he has no plans of that anytime soon. Brady tells Rachel that he will see her soon. Rachel and Kristen then exit. Brady pours some coffee as Marlena tells him that Rachel was pretty upset when she arrived. Brady remarks that kids have nightmares. Marlena asks if there’s any reason that Rachel should be worried about him. Marlena points out that she’s been a little worried about him, herself. Marlena mentions that he’s been coming home late and when she and John came home last night, she saw he was parked in her space but they were relieved he was home early. Brady claims someone was in his place and offers to move it but Marlena says there’s no need. Brady asks how John is. Marlena says that he’s okay and mentions needing to get him his pain pill so she’ll be right back. Brady then flashes back to being at the bar with Fiona. Brady begins to worry and pulls out his phone to call Fiona. Brady asks Fiona what the hell happened last night.

Xander brings Jada in to Sarah’s room and says she’d like to ask Sarah some questions if that’s alright. Jada says she’ll make it quick and asks Sarah what she remembers from last night. Sarah recalls walking to her car and hearing the sound of an engine, then she turned to look and she was on the ground. Jada asks if she saw the car. Sarah thinks it was gray. Jada asks if there was anything distinctive about it but Sarah doesn’t remember. Jada asks about the driver. Sarah says the lights were so bright that she didn’t see anything.

Fiona asks Brady what he means and questions him not remembering. Brady says he remembers having drinks with her at the bar and the next thing he remembers, he woke up in his car behind the wheel. Brady asks if Fiona knows how he got home. Fiona flashes back to deciding that Xander cannot find out it was her driving, so she moved Brady in to the driver’s seat while he was unconscious and declared that it would be better if he take the fall than her. Fiona tells Brady that if he woke up in his garage, he must have driven home and claims that she tried to make him take a cab but he insisted he was okay to drive. Brady remarks that he clearly wasn’t. Fiona claims she took a cab herself back to the Salem Inn. Brady states that falling off the wagon is one thing but driving drunk. Fiona then tells Brady that she can’t talk right now as Sarah’s been in an accident which shocks Brady as they hang up. Brady then sits down and starts to remember the sounds of the car crash.

Sarah says she’s sorry but Maggie and Xander tell her it’s okay. Jada tells Sarah to focus on her recovery while they are going to do everything they can to find out who did this. Jada then exits. Maggie and Xander get a blanket for Sarah as Kayla comes back in to check on her. Xander covers Sarah with a blanket but Sarah reveals that she can’t feel it. Sarah then tells Xander that she can’t feel his hand or anything.

Kristen and Rachel sit in the town square together. Paulina approaches and greets Rachel, who questions how she knows her name. Paulina says she makes it a point and mentions Rachel writing her a letter, saying she’s going to take her job. Kristen questions Rachel wanting to be Mayor. Rachel points out that she’s rich. Paulina assures it’s not from being Mayor. Kristen thinks it’s a little early for her to be politicking. Paulina mentions checking in on a police investigation. Kristen says she saw the caution tape and asks what happened. Paulina informs Kristen that it was a hit and run. Kristen then steps away with Paulina, who informs Kristen that Sarah Horton was the victim and seriously injured. Kristen asks if there are any leads. Paulina explains that they think it was a gray car and the driver was drunk but you can never be too careful out here. Paulina wishes Rachel luck with her mayoral aspirations and suggests starting with class president. Paulina says it was nice to see them and walks away. Rachel remarks that it will be pretty hard for the police to catch the driver. Kristen questions Rachel listening. Rachel says she was talking pretty loud. Kristen asks why she doesn’t think they will catch the person who did it. Rachel responds that lots of people have gray cars, even her dad.

Marlena comes back in to the living room and asks if Brady has heard from Xander this morning. Brady says he hasn’t and doesn’t expect to. Marlena informs him that she and John were just watching the news and found out that Sarah was hit by a car last night. Brady calls that awful. Marlena adds that what’s even worse is the driver left the scene.

Jada comes out of Sarah’s hospital room, so Fiona asks if Sarah remembered anything. Jada responds that Sarah was unfortunately blinded by the car’s headlights, so she didn’t see who hit her. Fiona calls that unfortunate.

Xander questions Sarah being unable to feel anything. Sarah states that everything is going numb from the waist down and assumes it’s spinal and should wear off soon. Sarah adds that she can’t move her legs at all. Kayla tests Sarah’s reflexes but she doesn’t feel anything at all.

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Leo and Hattie are in Leo’s room at the Salem Inn talking about RuPaul’s Drag Race. Hattie can’t believe the show has been on for 16 seasons and she’s never seen it. Leo questions what she’s talking about, pointing out that they’ve watched it together.

At the hospital, Marlena informs John that the doctor agreed to release him. Marlena mentions that she bumped in to Kayla at the nurses station and apparently, Chad and Jack found the woman they were looking for in Poplar Bluff as she came back to the same room that John was being held in. John asks if it was Abigail. Marlena responds that they are about to find out.

Chad and the woman return to Kayla’s office where Jack tells them that Kayla will be back soon with the test results. Jack asks where they went to eat. Chad tells him it was his family estate. Jack asks if she recognized anything but she didn’t. Kayla then returns with the DNA test results and offers it to them to open. The woman suggests Chad do the honors. Chad then opens the envelope and reads the test results, so Jack asks what it says.

In the town square, Sarah tells Maggie on the phone that she will come over and help her find the key to the Horton Cabin. Sarah tells Xander that they have half an hour before the next ferry. Xander offers to go with her but Sarah tells him to go buy their ferry tickets to save time as she exits.

Fiona goes driving with Brady passed out in the back seat. Fiona says there was no way that she was going to let him drive home in this state. Sarah then walks out of the town square and in to the street, causing Fiona to crash in Brady’s car, leaving Sarah bloody and unconscious on the ground.

Chad announces the DNA test results confirm that the woman is a 50% genetic match with Jack. She questions what that means. Kayla reveals that the test says she and Jack are father and daughter. Chad adds that also means she is Abigail, his wife.

Hattie questions Leo saying that they have watched RuPaul’s Drag Race together before. Leo questions her not remembering and asks if she’s feeling okay. Hattie thinks she’s bloated from the pork rinds. Hattie mentions having a fitting tomorrow for Body and Soul. Leo encourages her to drink a lot of water to flush her system. Hattie declares that she will talk to Abe and Kate about making Leo their head writer. Leo thanks her as she talks about how he’d be great at it. Hattie tells Leo that she had a blast and thanks him for inviting her. Hattie says she’ll see him around and calls him Lenny as she exits the room. Leo wonders what the hell is going on with Marlena.

John asks Marlena about the woman not looking like Abigail and being in some sort of accident. Marlena adds that she has no memory of anything before the accident. John questions the accident happening around the same time as they thought Abigail died. They talk about the possibility of Abigail being back.

Jack declares his beautiful daughter is back and excitedly hugs Abigail but she pushes him away and says please don’t.

Xander makes a phone call from the town square.

Fiona tries waking Brady up in the car and informs him that she has hit someone. Fiona gets out of the car and calls out asking if they can hear her. Fiona then gets down and realizes it was Sarah that she hit.

Leo walks through the town square, calling Gwen. Leo leaves a voicemail saying she never picks up but maybe she listens to his voicemails. Leo says it helps him because she will always be his BFF even if she hates him for good reason. Leo talks about being in therapy with Marlena partly to find out why he was such a terrible friend to Gwen. Leo then spots Xander in the town square. Xander is trying to call Sarah and leaves a voicemail, assuming she’s still helping Maggie find the key and maybe she lost her phone too but he hopes she gets this soon because they are very close to missing the last ferry. Leo continues his voicemail to Gwen, telling her about how “Marlena” is acting and he’s afraid to offend her by saying he’s freaked out by it. Leo tells Gwen that he knows he’ll never hear back from her but it helps him and he loves her. Xander leaves another voicemail for Sarah, saying he doesn’t want to pressure her but if the key doesn’t turn up then maybe they can go in the morning since tonight is their wedding night and he hoped to go somewhere special. Xander says he loves her and hangs up as Leo approaches and tells Xander that he loves him too. Xander tells Leo that he was talking to his wife. Leo thought the wedding went belly up. Xander informs him that they had a do-over this afternoon and no one interrupted this time. Leo jokes that you never know when Gwen might appear and then guesses that’s wishful thinking on his part. Leo talks about the voicemail he was leaving for Gwen and starts telling Xander about the Beverly Hillbillies. Xander tells him he doesn’t give a damn, especially right now. Leo says he does miss Gwen, but he’s glad she didn’t spoil his wedding ceremony. Xander adds that if he and Sarah can make it to the ferry on time, nothing will spoil the honeymoon either…

Fiona freaks out over hitting her son’s wife and worries about what to do, telling herself to pull it together. Fiona checks her pulse and is thankful that Sarah is still alive.

John tells Marlena that he wonders if the woman knows anything about how they ended up in the same room in Missouri. Marlena doesn’t think it’s a good time to ask her given all she has been through. John agrees to let Jack and Chad talk to her first and says his priority is getting out of this room. Marlena says her priority will be to get him home and pamper him. Marlena says she’s so glad he’s okay and that he’s back. John tells her how much he missed her as they hug. John says they will make up for lost time, starting right now as he kisses her. John hopes soon they will get some answers from that mystery woman.

Jack apologizes to Abigail as he knows they are all overwhelmed, but she’s his daughter. Abigail responds that she doesn’t know any of them and she thinks she needs to head back to Poplar Bluff. Chad asks her not to go. Abigail says they don’t understand that she doesn’t feel like she belongs here and none of it makes any sense to her at all. Kayla encourages that she is with her family here and she’s her aunt, so she does belong here with them. Abigail says she’s sorry and gets that they feel that way but she doesn’t know how that can be when they are all strangers to her and she does not know them. Chad insists that she does know them and he thinks she will remember them if she gives it some time. Chad says she just has to trust them and give it time. Chad offers to take her home with him which she questions. Chad clarifies that it won’t be the DiMera Mansion but to her family’s house where he lives with Julie and Doug. Chad talks about moving in there when he thought they had lost her. Chad mentions their kids which she questions. Chad tells her that they have a son and a daughter. Chad shows her a picture of Thomas and Charlotte on his phone. Kayla asks if she recognizes them. Abigail responds that she doesn’t and they wouldn’t recognize her either. Chad says they can explain it to them. Abigail questions how they are going to do that when he shows up at home with a strange woman and say it’s their dead mom. She worries that they would all be traumatized. Chad agrees and says they don’t have to go there. Chad doesn’t care where they go as he just wants to be with her.

Leo questions Xander about Sarah being off to get the key to the Horton Cabin. Leo asks about them really being happy together and starts ranting about marriage. Xander talks about he and Sarah being compatible in all kinds of ways in addition to mad sexual chemistry. Leo calls them a beautiful couple and starts talking about how Sarah could’ve been a movie star. Leo talks about how Xander must be proud of Sarah being a doctor. Xander asks him to stop talking. Leo calls him edgy for someone who just got married. Xander says he’s just stressed about missing the last ferry. Leo jokes that he can fill in and then wishes him a great wedding night, saying Sarah is very lucky to have him. Xander says he’s the lucky one as he’s screwed up so many times and Sarah is an angel on Earth so he will never take her for granted again. Leo congratulates him again and jokes that if he gets desperate, he knows where to find him as he walks away. Xander then calls Maggie and asks for an update. Xander asks if Sarah can’t find the key either but Maggie informs him that Sarah is not with her. Xander questions that, pointing out that she left him a while ago to go help her. Xander says there’s no need to worry and he’s sure everything is fine. Xander decides he will go check if she had car trouble and hangs up.

John and Marlena go to the Brady Pub. Marlena still thinks they should’ve gone straight home. John points out that the doctor gave him a clean bill of health, so he thinks he’s capable of having a burger. Marlena first presents John with the note that he left at Catarina’s grave site. Marlena explains that Steve found it there and they wouldn’t have read it since it’s personal, but there was blood on it and he was missing. John says he understands. Marlena asks if he was able to find closure. John says yes and no as he was glad he was able to pay his respects at the grave site, but being there brought it home for him that he took an innocent life.

Fiona worries about what she’s done and what she’s going to tell the police. Xander then comes looking for Sarah, so Fiona runs away. Xander finds Sarah on the ground. and rushes to her side, questioning who did this to her and what happened.

Fiona drives Brady home and says he’s lucky that she got his address from his driver’s license. Fiona tries to wake Brady back up but he remains asleep. Fiona remarks that there’s nothing for him to worry about and tells herself that she had no choice but to leave Sarah there as Xander was on the scene and will get Sarah the help that she needs.

Xander tries to talk to Sarah as she slowly regains consciousness. Xander tells her not to move as he’s going to get her some help. Xander calls for an ambulance to the town square as his wife has been hit by a car and needs help.

Marlena tells John that he’s the best man she’s ever known and that’s why Catarina’s death is weighing so heavily on him. Marlena assures they will get through it together, no matter how long it takes. Leo then walks in to the Pub and greets Marlena, noting that she didn’t tell him John was back. Leo points out that she also changed her clothes which Marlena questions. Leo jokes about her being bloated on pork rinds. Marlena says all she had today was a granola bar. Leo says he just watched her have a whole bag of pork rinds while they were watching their show which Marlena questions. John goes to find their waiter. Leo sits with Marlena and asks why she’s acting like they weren’t just hanging out at his place. Leo then guesses that she doesn’t want John to know that she’s fraternizing with a patient.

Jack tells Abigail that he knows it’s a lot to take in but the Horton house is very warm and welcoming. Chad adds that it used to be her favorite place in the world. Abigail says to her, it’s a strange house that she’s never been to before. She continues to question showing up to his kids with a strange woman to tell them it’s their mother that they don’t recognize. Chad agrees it would be traumatic and suggests the other option is the DiMera Mansion which Abigail agrees to go to.

Marlena tells Leo that she has no idea what he’s talking about. Leo agrees to pretend it never happened and says she understands socializing with her patients is against hospital policy so he says goodnight and goes to get a table. John returns to the table. Marlena tells him that was one of the strangest encounters she’s ever had. John says that’s Leo Stark for her. John then informs Marlena of the bad news that the kitchen is closed so the burger will have to wait. Marlena says they could go to a drive thru but John decides they should just go home. Marlena tells Leo it was good to see him. Leo says the same, joking about it being the first time tonight as Marlena and John exit the Pub.

Chad asks Jack to tell the kids that he’s staying at the DiMera Mansion tonight. Jack assures him that he’s got it. Kayla tells Abigail that if she needs to talk, she’s here for her day and night. Kayla then gets a call and says she’ll be there. Kayla hangs up and says she has to get to the ER. Kayla knows this whole situation must be strange but encourages Abigail that they all love her and will all be there for whatever she needs, however long it takes. Abigail thanks her as Kayla then exits. Jack tells her that Kayla is right that even if she doesn’t recognize them, it’s alright and they understand. Jack declares that what’s important is that she’s here and alive. Jack says there are no words. Abigail tells Chad that she’s ready so they exit together.

Hattie goes to the Brady Pub. Leo points out that she’s back and she changed again, thinking she’s Marlena. Hattie questions him. Leo asks what the hell is going on here and if she’s gaslighting him. Hattie asks what he is on about. Leo asks if she ditched her husband to come back to see him. She asks him what husband.

Xander sits at Sarah’s side in her hospital bed as Kayla enters the room. Xander explains to Kayla that they had just gotten married and she was hit by a car. Kayla tells Xander to leave the room so they can do their work. Xander calls out to Sarah that they have their whole lives ahead of them as he exits the room.

Fiona tells herself that she knows Xander will get Sarah to the hospital in time and she will pull through this. Fiona wonders what to do as she can’t just sit here. Fiona then gets a call from Xander and answers it, saying she thought he was on his honeymoon. Xander informs her that something happened and he needs her.

Hattie tells Leo that she’d love to stay and talk but she has to get to sleep as Roman rented her a room above the Pub. Hattie tells him it was nice seeing him again and heads to her room. Leo then tells himself that this is just like Everett, so he declares that Marlena has a split personality.

Marlena and John go home, where Marlena wonders why Brady parked in her space.

Xander calls Maggie, telling her he doesn’t know what happened but she needs to get to the hospital as he and Sarah need her. Fiona then arrives and hugs Xander, asking if Sarah is alright. Xander says he doesn’t know as they are working on her now but she was in bad shape. Fiona asks what happened. Xander responds that it was a hit and run as some bastard hit her with their car and just drove off, leaving Sarah on the side of the road. Fiona questions how anyone can do such a thing. Xander declares that when they find the driver, he’s going to tear them limb from limb as Fiona hugs him.

John tells Marlena that maybe Brady had a long day and was distracted when he pulled in. John decides he’ll give him a call but Marlena decides it’s late and there’s no harm done, so they head inside, unaware that Brady is passed out in his car.

Jack calls Jennifer and announces that he has news about Abigail.

Chad and Abigail go to the DiMera Mansion. Chad says it looks like nobody is around. They talk about the portrait of Stefano. Chad says he will let the staff know to make up a room for each of them. Abigail thanks him as Chad says he’ll be back and exits the room. Abigail then remarks that she guesses Abigail’s home.

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Maggie, Fiona, Xander, and Sarah have wedding cake together. Maggie asks how it feels to be husband and wife again. Xander responds that it’s only been about an hour, but it’s even better than the first time. Sarah agrees and says she’s so happy that Fiona could be there for the wedding on such short notice. Fiona says she wouldn’t have missed it for the world and praises Maggie officiating. Maggie calls it pure joy for her to marry her two favorite people on the planet. Xander brings up that he did take off his first day as CEO of Titan. Maggie is sure no one will hold it against him since it was his wedding day. Xander mentions that he did have an important meeting that he was hoping Brady could close the deal on for him, but he just got a text that Brady never even showed up, so he wonders what happened.

Brady drinks at Small Bar and orders another double. Brady looks at a picture of Tate on his phone as he drinks.

Tate and Holly are back at the Horton Cabin on Smith Island. Holly complains about Sophia still being mean to her but if she tells anyone about them, she’ll have to work at the Bistro. Tate hates that Holly is in the position. Holly says the important thing is that they get to spend time together. Tate asks if Holly honestly thinks that Sophia will keep quiet. Holly says she gave her money and promised more on the way, so she’s pretty positive that she will. Tate then gets a call from Brady and hopes that Holly is right, otherwise he will be in serious trouble.

Jack goes to see Kayla in her office at the hospital. Kayla hoped to see him and asks how it went in Poplar Bluff. Jack calls it quite an adventure, but aside from all that, he’s sure that she heard they found John being held captive in an abandoned building. Kayla calls it a crazy coincidence. Jack thinks it had something to do with their search for Abigail, but he doesn’t know how it fits yet. Kayla asks if they came home empty handed then. Jack reveals that they didn’t, so Kayla asks if they found Abigail.

Chad is at the hospital with the woman from Poplar Bluff. Chad warns her against the hospital coffee and talks about overwhelming this must be for her to have two strangers thinking she could be his dead wife or dead daughter. She admits it doesn’t happen every day. Chad thanks her for flying back with them to figure out the truth. She says not to thank her yet because she’s starting to think this was a huge mistake.

Fiona asks Xander who Brady is. Xander responds that he’s his idiot cousin or now his idiot nephew. Sarah tells Xander to be nice because Brady is a good person. Xander remarks that Brady totally flaked on helping him out today so he knew he shouldn’t have left him in charge. Maggie assures that Brady must have had a good reason as he’s usually reliable. Sarah points out that Maggie knows Brady better than most. Maggie confirms they have gotten close since she’s been his sponsor. Fiona questions that and assumes Maggie is in AA too, then apologizes and says it’s none of her business. Maggie says it’s alright as they are family now. Maggie then invites Fiona to a meeting while she’s in town. Fiona says that’s very kind and she’ll let her know. Sarah gets an alert on her phone that Theresa was transferred to prison earlier today and guesses that’s why Brady didn’t show up. Xander feels he still could’ve at least called to let him know.

Holly wonders if Sophia told Brady about them. Tate decides there’s only one way to find out and answers the call. Brady tells Tate that he just wanted to make sure he got to New York since he was supposed to call him when he landed. Tate apologizes and says he forgot. Brady mentions that it’s hard to hear him. Tate claims that the camp is in the woods so there’s not a lot of cell towers. Tate then tells Brady that it’s kind of hard to hear him too and asks where he is.

Jack informs Kayla that he and Chad met someone who could be Abigail, but she doesn’t look like her which Kayla questions. Jack explains that the woman told them that she was in a really bad accident a few years ago at the same time that Abigail died and had reconstructive surgery. Kayla questions her not knowing if she was Abigail. Jack adds that she said she had amnesia as the accident left her with no memory of her past. Kayla guesses it could be Abigail. Jack responds that is why they need Kayla to do a DNA test on her.

Chad questions the woman thinking it was a mistake. She’s afraid it was a big waste of his time and questions what are the odds that she’s his supposedly dead wife. Chad knows it sounds crazy but they were sent on a search that led to her and the pieces fit together so far. She feels it’s still far fetched, so she’s worried that they are setting themselves up for a terrible disappointment. Chad says it’s hard not to get hopes up but it will all be resolved soon after the DNA test as they will know one way or the other. She agrees but questions what if she is Abigail since they can’t just be together when she doesn’t know him at all. Jack comes over and announces that Kayla is ready to give the DNA test. She says they’ve come this far so there’s no sense in turning back now.

Xander and Sarah have champagne while Maggie and Fiona have sparkling cider. Xander asks who wants to make the first toast. Fiona goes first with an old Scottish wedding blessing which Sarah calls really beautiful. Xander toasts to Sarah, pointing out that if not for her, he and Fiona never would’ve reconnected. Xander adds that they have their issues to work out, but now thanks to Sarah, they have that chance and he’s so grateful. Fiona goes to refill her glass but secretly fills it with champagne instead of sparkling cider.

Tate asks Brady again where he is. Brady claims he’s at home but Tate questions the noise in the background. Brady claims it’s the TV. Brady says he’s glad he got to camp safely and that he got to see his mom before she was transferred to prison. Tate still wishes that Brady let him stay in Salem. Brady insists it’s important he doesn’t miss camp. Tate questions if that’s the only reason. Brady asks what he means. Tate says it kind of felt like Brady couldn’t wait to get rid of him. Brady says that’s so not true and he just wants him to honor his commitment to camp. Brady adds that he can’t wait for him to come home as he misses him already. Tate says he’s glad he called and they will talk soon. Brady says he loves him and hangs up. Tate assures Holly that Brady thinks he’s at camp, although he will be going home in a few weeks. Holly hopes they won’t have to meet in secret shortly after since their parents seemed kind of open to letting them date. Tate says his mom practically gave them her blessing after getting arrested. They talk about how they still have to be careful and make sure their parents don’t find out they were sneaking around all summer. Tate says they should make the most of their time together as they kiss.

Kayla gets a swab from the woman and Jack and says they will soon find out if they are father and daughter. Chad asks how long the results will take. Kayla says she will have the lab put a rush on it then it will take an hour or two. Kayla says they are welcome to wait there and she’ll be back as she exits. The woman mentions that she’s starving and asks about getting something to eat. Chad mentions the cafeteria downstairs but she bets the food isn’t any better than the coffee. Chad then offers to take her to a place he knows which she agrees to, so they exit together while Jack stays behind.

Sarah checks on Victoria and she’s still sleeping. Maggie says she’d be more than happy to take care of her if they are planning a honeymoon. They assure she will get that chance since they are determined to get away for at least a couple of days. Xander wishes it could be longer but he can’t afford to be away from Titan for that long. Sarah says that works for her since she can’t be away from Victoria that long. Fiona adds that she’s happy to pitch in as well as she would love to spend more time with her granddaughter. Xander asks if that means she’s sticking around Salem for awhile. Fiona says yes if that’s alright. Fiona then gets a text from Brady, inviting her to join him for drinks at Small Bar. Xander notices that she looks happy and asks if the message is from her secret man. Fiona says maybe, so Xander tells her not to let them keep her as they were about to wrap up the party anyways. Fiona decides in that case, she will let him know that she’s available.

Brady gets Fiona’s text back that she is on her way. The waiter comes over and remarks that this must be Brady’s home away from home since he heard him on the phone say that he was at home. Brady accuses him of eavesdropping on his private conversation. The waiter questions Brady saying it’s private when he’s in the middle of a bar. Brady doesn’t care and tells him that whatever he says on the phone is none of his business. The waiter tells him to forget he said anything and walks away while calling Brady a jackass which causes Brady to angrily confront him.

Tate and Holly continue kissing in the cabin. She starts lifting Tate’s shirt so he questions what she is doing. Holly responds that she thinks they should have sex.

Kayla returns to her office and tells Jack that the lab is working on the samples. Jack informs her that Chad and the woman went to get something to eat, but he thinks Chad may have had a hidden agenda.

Chad brings the woman to the DiMera Mansion. She thought they were going to a restaurant. Chad says he won’t let her starve and informs her that he texted the chef on the way over to whip something up for them. She asks where they are. Chad explains that this is his family’s estate where he lived with his wife and their two kids. Chad notes that Abigail didn’t love living there but it was their home. She guesses that’s why he brought her here, hoping it would trigger some memories. Chad admits he’d be lying if he said that wasn’t true. Chad asks if anything seems familiar as she looks around the living room.

Brady tells the waiter to have the guts to call him a name to his face. He tells Brady to calm down. Fiona then arrives and questions what’s going on. Brady complains that the waiter was eavesdropping and gave him attitude. Fiona assures it was just a misunderstanding and suggests not spoiling a good time before it starts. Brady agrees and goes back to the table while Fiona apologizes to the waiter and tells him to let it go and she’ll make sure he gets a big tip. Fiona joins Brady and says she was very glad to get his text. Brady says he was glad she responded and asks how the wedding was. Fiona says it was lovely while Brady comments on not wanting to spend that much time with Xander. Fiona points out that Xander is no big fan of Brady’s either, especially since he blew off the important meeting at Titan. Brady laughs as he forgot all about it and then explains that he ran in to his son. Fiona thought he was away at camp. Brady says he is and calls it a long story, then adds that he also had to go see his dad in the hospital. Fiona asks if he’s alright. Brady responds that he will be just fine but between all that, he missed the meeting and needed a drink. Fiona suggests ordering a couple of rounds.

Maggie tells Sarah and Xander that she’s enjoying Fiona’s company and calls her delightful. Xander feels she wouldn’t say that if she met her back when they lost Titus. Xander admits he hasn’t seen her like this since he was a kid so it’s like he finally got his real mother back. Maggie is glad she got herself together and credits Sarah for it all. Maggie asks if they have any idea where they want to go for their honeymoon. Sarah says they are saving the big honeymoon so they are thinking a few days somewhere like the Green Mountain Lodge. Maggie then suggests the Horton Cabin..

Tate tells Holly that he didn’t realize she was thinking about sex or thought they were ready for that. Holly questions why they wouldn’t be unless he doesn’t want to. Tate assures that he wants to. Holly says she does too as they continue kissing. Tate then removes his shirt and they kiss onto the couch. Holly starts to undress but Tate says maybe they should talk about this for a minute. Holly questions what there is to talk about. Tate asks if Holly’s ever done it before. Holly says no and Tate hasn’t either. Holly says it’s good that they can be each other’s first. Tate brings up that he doesn’t have any protection but Holly reveals that she does.

Jack finishes a call with Jennifer, saying he will let her know as soon as he knows anything. Kayla asks how Jennifer reacted when he told her about the woman they brought back. Jack says she’s just trying to stay neutral and doesn’t want to get her hopes up. Jack adds that it’s too late for him to do that obviously. Jack talks about believing Abigail is still alive and if it’s just a hoax, then it’s like having to grieve all over again. Jack is not sure that he and Jennifer can handle that heartbreak all over again.

The woman looks at the portrait of Stefano and guesses he’s the lord of the manor. Chad explains that Stefano was his father but he passed away several years ago. She calls him very intimidating. Chad says he was but Abigail didn’t mind standing up to him. She comments on a vase which Chad notes that Abigail bought when they lived in Paris together. Chad apologizes as he doesn’t mean to pressure her. She understands that he just needs her to be Abigail.

Sarah questions why she didn’t think of her family’s cabin. Xander asks if it’s definitely empty. Sarah assures that it is. Maggie thinks it’s a great idea as it’s cozy and romantic. Maggie adds that Johnny and Chanel spent their honeymoon there earlier this year. Sarah jokingly reminds that Julie showed up and kind of ruined the romance. Maggie promises they would be completely alone with no unexpected visitors. Xander decides that sounds perfect. Sarah points out that it’s only a ferry ride away, so they could start their honeymoon tonight…

Holly tells Tate that she got protection from the drug store while waiting for him in the town square. Tate jokes that he didn’t know she had this whole agenda. Holly explains that when she ran in to Sophia, she was grilling her about if they’ve done it and when she said no, she was giving her a hard time about it. Tate questions why Sophia would do that when it’s none of her business. Holly notes that Sophia did point out that Tate rented them a hotel room on prom night. Tate insists that was so they could be alone, not so he could seduce her or something. Holly questions what he’s saying and worries that Sophia was right that he changed his mind about her. Tate assures that she has no idea how badly he wants to be with her. Holly asks what they are waiting for then and kisses him. Tate stops her and says this is a bad idea.

Fiona and Brady laugh together as he tries to explain Tate being the son of one of his exes while another of his exes gave birth to him while they continue drinking. Fiona thinks they should take this back to her place. Brady says he’d like to but he has to go home because his family needs him. Brady and Fiona then kiss at the table.

Kayla tells Jack that she’s so sorry that he and his family are going through this. Kayla asks how JJ reacted to the news. Jack says that he think Clyde is lying and refuses to believe his sister is alive. Kayla hopes he’s wrong and says she will go check the tests so hopefully they can finally get answers.

Chad and the woman eat sandwiches at the DiMera Mansion. Chad talks about how the sandwich was a Vietnamese meal that he and Abigail had ordered in the past. Chad then gets a text that the DNA test results are in.

Holly asks Tate why this is a bad idea. Tate doesn’t like that Sophia made her feel insecure, so he feels like they’d just be doing it to prove a point like Sophia is forcing them in to it. Holly questions if he feels forced. Tate says that’s not what he means and repeats that he doesn’t like that Sophia made her feel weird for waiting and he doesn’t want that to be the reason they decide not to wait. Holly admits she gets that and she doesn’t want that to be the reason either. Holly says when they actually do go through it, she wants to spend the whole night with him. Tate says he would like that too as they hug. Holly decides she should get back to the Kiriakis Mansion and put Maggie’s key back, not that anyone’s looking for it tonight anyways…

Xander and Sarah walk through the town square. Sarah says they can catch the last ferry to Smith Island. Xander jokes about Sarah bringing all her clothes when she won’t need them as they kiss. Sarah then gets a call from Maggie and asks if she’s on her way. Maggie responds that she can’t seem to find the key to the Horton Cabin and wonders if Johnny and Chanel still had it. Sarah confirms they gave it back to her and she put it in the drawer in the study. Maggie assures it’s not there so Sarah decides she will come over and help her find it. Sarah tells Xander that they have half an hour before the next ferry. Xander offers to go with her but Sarah tells him to go buy their ferry tickets to save time.

Chad and the woman return to Kayla’s office where Jack tells them that Kayla will be back soon with the test results. Jack asks where they went to eat. Chad tells him it was his family estate. Jack asks if she recognized anything but she didn’t. Kayla then returns with the DNA test results and offers it to them to open. The woman suggests Chad do the honors. Chad then opens the envelope and reads the test results, so Jack asks what it says.

Fiona goes driving with Brady passed out in her back seat. Fiona says there was no way that she was going to let him drive home in this state. Sarah then walks out of the town square and in to the street, causing a crash with Fiona’s car.

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Kate sits in the Brady Pub and texts Abe, asking if it’s done.

Abe is at the Body and Soul office and gets Kate’s texts, asking if he told Bonnie there is no way they are casting her as Cassandra Lovegood. Bonnie then arrives and greets Abe, calling him her favorite soap opera producer. Bonnie calls it an honor to read for the part but calls it just a formality because he was born to play the role.

Stefan remains in the living room of the DiMera Mansion with a drink and tells the portrait of Stefano that they are toasting to the health of his marriage since he decided to take Kristen’s advice and not tell Gabi that he cheated on her with Ava.

In the town square, Johnny questions Ava about Kristen hiring her to oversee all new business ventures at DiMera including the relaunch of Gabi Chic. Johnny has no doubt that Ava can handle herself at DiMera, but doesn’t see why she would choose to do so. Ava acknowledges that she and Gabi have had trouble playing nice in the past but they’ve agreed to bury the hatchet. Johnny wonders which one will cut the other off at the knees. Ava appreciates his concern but insists that any animosity that she and Gabi had is a thing of the past.

Gabi questions why Connie thinks Stefan cheated on her. Connie decides it’s none of her business but Gabi says she obviously heard or saw something that has her confused and questions who she thinks Stefan cheated on her with. Connie says it was Ava. Gabi reminds her that Stefan was only pretending to be dating Ava as it was all a show since they were being forced to run drugs for Clyde Weston. Gabi calls it all a ruse. Connie wishes for her sake that was true. Gabi states that they kissed a couple times and it was no big deal. Connie asks if she’s sure about that. Gabi admits a few years ago, if she found out some other woman even looked at her man, she would’ve been horrified and out for revenge but going to prison for a second time gave her a lot of time to think about what’s important and that is her husband and daughter. Gabi declares that Stefan told her everything that happened so they are putting it behind them and so is Ava. Connie guesses that she must have heard wrong then. Connie tells Gabi how excited she is for her vision of the Gabi Chic relaunch. Gabi then asks Connie what exactly she heard. Connie claims it’s not important but Gabi insists that she wants to put whatever rumor to rest so they can get back to work. Connie then reveals that she overheard Ava talking to Kristen and she didn’t mean to eavesdrop. Gabi yells at Connie to just tell her what she heard. Connie then admits to Gabi that Ava was telling Kristen that she had sex with Stefan.

Leo sits in his room at the Salem Inn, typing up a script for Body and Soul on his laptop. Leo declares that after this script, the ratings for Body and Soul will go through the roof. Hattie then arrives at his door, noting that Leo seems surprised to see her so she asks if he was expecting someone else. Leo says no and calls it a new look for Marlena. Hattie reminds him that he invited her over to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race, so she brought snacks.

Roman joins Kate at the Pub and says he knows her look all too well, guessing that somebody is in her doghouse. Kate confirms that’s Abe as she can’t believe she let him strongarm her in to casting Hattie as Charlemagne and letting Leo write a trial script. Roman admits that sounds like a double dose of trouble. Kate says it gets worse since Bonnie is chomping at the bit to play Cassandra and remarks that their reboot of Body and Soul is starting to seem more like amateur hour at the Salem community theatre. Roman encourages seeing a mime showing of Hamlet there. Kate complains that Abe won’t listen to a word she says. Roman suggests just telling Abe to tell Bonnie no. Kate says that she did, so hopefully he’s giving Bonnie the bad news as they speak.

Bonnie asks Abe where he wants her to audition but Abe stops her and says she’s not auditioning today.

Johnny tells Ava that he’s going to be directing Body and Soul as Abe and Kate just hired him. Ava calls that great, given his love for filmmaking. Johnny praises her at DiMera and says that she and Gabi are both very talented, so he’s sure they will be a force to be reckoned with. Ava thanks him. Johnny decides he should get to the production office because Abe wanted him to weigh in on an actress they are looking at for Cassandra Lovegood. Johnny tells Ava that it was good catching up and walks away. Stefan then approaches Ava and says he heard she had a chat with Gabi. Ava confirms that she backed up the story that they only kissed a couple times. Stefan complains about feeling like a slime ball for lying to his wife on their anniversary. Ava encourages that he did what he had to do to protect his marriage. Ava argues that he has a real shot at happiness and questions why screwing that up.

Connie tells Gabi that she’s so sorry that she had to hear the painful truth from her. Gabi argues that it’s not the truth and that Connie must have misheard or assumed they were talking about sex. Connie insists that she didn’t just assume since Ava said “I have this terrible feeling that Stefan is going to tell Gabi that he and I slept together while she was in prison.”

Stefan tells Ava that Kristen told him the same thing after he was convinced on coming clean with Gabi, but Kristen talked him out of it by saying it would be selfish to tell Gabi. Stefan adds that he and Ava never would’ve slept together had they not been wasted. Ava agrees and talks about how Gabi’s wrath would be directed at both of them. Stefan says it’s not pretty when Gabi is angry. Ava calls it all the more reason to keep Gabi in the dark.

Gabi declares that she will kill him and trashes the flowers that Stefan sent to her. Connie asks if Gabi is okay. Gabi says she’s fine and asks when exactly Connie heard Ava talking to Kristen. Connie informs her that it was when Gabi was out with Stefan for their anniversary and she rushed over to the Bistro to tell her because she couldn’t stand the thought of Ava and Stefan making a fool of her. Gabi questions why she didn’t tell her. Connie says she saw how happy Gabi looked with Stefan and she couldn’t bring herself to ruin that. Gabi questions why she’s telling her now then. Connie says she heard her talking about putting the past behind her with Ava but she knew that she didn’t know about this, so she didn’t feel right keeping a secret like this from her.

Hattie tells Leo that she got excited and came over early. Leo talks about their relationship having boundaries as if she is Marlena. Leo points out that he doesn’t have a couch so they’ll just have to sit on the bed as they watch TV. Hattie says it will be so much fun and thanks him for inviting her to hang out. Leo talks about being surprised she could make it. Hattie shows him that she brought pork rinds and root beer which surprises Leo. Hattie then asks Leo what he’s writing on his laptop. Leo calls it a sample script for Body and Soul, explaining that it’s being rebooted in Salem. Hattie excitedly exclaims that she’s the star of the show, leaving Leo confused.

Bonnie asks Abe if they are getting rid of Cassandra. Abe explains that they just think she needs a little more acting experience. Bonnie argues that Hattie doesn’t have experience. Bonnie reminds Abe how she pretended to be Adrienne for months, thinking that counts for something. Johnny arrives and asks if he’s coming in the middle of a scene. Bonnie explains Abe not letting her audition because she doesn’t have acting experience. Bonnie points out that she even fooled Justin while pretending to be Adrienne. Johnny admits that she has a point. Abe tells him not to encourage her. Bonnie argues that they haven’t cast the role yet so he has nothing to lose by letting her audition. Johnny tells Abe to give her a shot.

Connie claims that it kills her to have to tell Gabi this because she’s the last person she would ever want to hurt. Connie asks if Gabi is mad at her. Gabi says she’s grateful to her for being the only person in her life to tell her the truth when everyone else has been lying to her face. Gabi screams that she has to get out of here to find that lying son of a bitch that she made the mistake of marrying. After Gabi storms out of the office, Connie happily remarks that Gabi is going to destroy her life just like she destroyed Li’s.

Hattie tells Leo that she is playing Charlemagne which shocks Leo as he thinks she is Marlena. Leo questions her giving up her life’s work to be an actor on a soap opera.

Roman tells Kate that he knows she’d be reluctant to hire Leo Stark but from what he hears, Hattie’s gotten great reviews. Kate argues that Roman just has a soft spot for Hattie so he’s defending her. Roman points out that they owe Hattie since she’s the one who convinced him to forgive her for the whole Steve/Stefano debacle. Kate says she has nothing personal against Hattie but she’s not leading lady material. Roman encourages that she could grow in to the role. Kate says that Abe said the same thing and decides that she will let Hattie and Leo hang themselves but she draws the line at Bonnie. Kate declares there is no way that she is letting Bonnie near her set. Roman thinks she might be getting all worked up over nothing since Abe might have already kicked Bonnie to the curb.

Abe tells Bonnie that he and Kate have made their decision and they don’t believe she is right for the part. Bonnie says she understands and that she was just over the moon, thinking that she might be on television but guesses it’s not in the cards for her. Johnny stops her and questions how Abe knows Bonnie isn’t right for the part if he never even let her read. Johnny points out that Abe doesn’t know his work and he hired him. Johnny then offers to direct Bonnie’s audition. Bonnie says she would be grateful and compares it to being in a play in fourth grade. Abe tells them to get on with it as they are running out of time. Bonnie talks about being nervous. Johnny wants Abe to think of it as his audition too since he will direct Bonnie. Bonnie promises that if Abe thinks she sucks, she will totally understand. Abe agrees to let them do the audition. Bonnie excitedly hugs Abe, promising that he won’t regret it.

Gabi races to the town square where she sees Stefan and Ava. Gabi remarks to herself that they are probably planning their next sleazy encounter in public. Stefan talks to Ava about the guilt while Ava encourages that he did the right thing. Ava reminds Stefan that they just need to forget it ever happened, so they can all just move on. Gabi then walks up and asks if someone said her name.

Johnny gives Bonnie her script. Bonnie talks about actors sometimes having a hard time memorizing lines and brings up cue cards but Abe says to just start the audition. Bonnie tells Johnny to direct her as she’s ready. Johnny encourages her to be natural with real, raw emotion which Bonnie calls her specialty. Bonnie starts but struggles and asks to start over.

Leo is having a hard time picturing Marlena as an actor. Hattie argues that he doesn’t even know her and asks what he does picture her as. Leo brings up the people she helps that need her. Hattie remarks that all they do is complain. Leo comments that everyone is entitled to reinvent themselves. Hattie calls that a chapter in her favorite self help book. Leo says that’s his favorite so she must be putting him on. Hattie then says they have to quit chatting because their show is about to start.

Connie says to herself that Gabi should be at the Bistro by now and she wishes she could be there to watch her marriage to Stefan go down in flames.

Gabi says it looked intense and asks what Ava and Stefan were talking about. Ava responds that they were talking about how glad they are that Gabi knows what happened between them. Gabi questions if she means that they kissed a couple times while pretending to be a couple. Ava insists it meant nothing so Gabi guesses there’s nothing more to talk about. Stefan asks Gabi if everything is okay. Gabi asks why it wouldn’t be. Stefan asks if she believes him that nothing else happened between he and Ava. Gabi asks what possible reason she would have to think he would lie about it. Stefan says he wouldn’t but asks why Gabi came by. Gabi says she was on her way to the Bistro and saw them, so she wanted to thank Stefan for the flowers and for her husband to know how much she appreciates him. Gabi then kisses Stefan and tells Ava that she will see her at work. Gabi says she will see Stefan at home and walks away.

Roman tells Kate that she has to admire what Hattie, Leo, and Bonnie are doing by trying to change their lives for the better with legitimate work. Kate insists that Bonnie will have to find another way because she will not sign off on her being cast on the show.

Johnny encourages Bonnie to relax. Bonnie talks about being so nervous that it might not get any better. Johnny encourages channeling the nerves in to positive energy. Johnny directs Bonnie to use a time where she felt guilty to relate to Cassandra feeling guilty. Bonnie doesn’t like to dwell on that as it makes her think she doesn’t deserve Justin’s love because what she did was unforgivable. Bonnie points out that Justin did forgive her even if she still hates herself for what she did. Johnny says he’s sorry to hear that but encourages her to use this in the scene. Bonnie then emotionally begins reading the script. Johnny tells her after that it was fantastic. Bonnie credits Johnny’s directing. Johnny calls her a talented actor who got completely lost in the character and was believable. Johnny turns to Abe, who admits it was wonderful. Bonnie asks what that means. Abe announces that Bonnie has the part which thrills her.

Leo and Hattie finish watching RuPaul’s Drag Race. Hattie calls it the most fun she’s ever had with her clothes on. Leo tells her that he’s really enjoying this new side of her.

Abe joins Kate at the Brady Pub. Kate asks if Bonnie gave him a hard time when he told her that she couldn’t play Cassandra. Abe responds that she didn’t because he told her that she could play Cassandra.

Bonnie tells Johnny that she can’t believe it and she can’t wait to tell Justin that she’s going to be a soap star. Johnny congratulates her but notes that now she has to put in the real work which Bonnie questions. Johnny says he has notes on how to make her performance better, pointing out that her character of Cassandra is using her emotions to manipulate people. Bonnie compares it to how she manipulated him in to caring about her feelings and starts coming on to him, but reveals she was just acting which Johnny admits was convincing. Johnny decides he has no more notes for her and tells her to just learn her lines and he will see her at rehearsal. Bonnie thinks they will work well together.

Stefan asks Ava if she thinks Gabi knows. Ava asks why he would say that. Stefan points out that Gabi was acting weird. Ava insists that if Gabi knew, she would’ve said something and taken a knife to their throats. Stefan agrees and decides she doesn’t know then. Ava tells him that Gabi has accepted what they have told her and she trusts him. Ava adds that she and Gabi are co-existing at work so maybe one day they will actually be friends.

Gabi returns to the DiMera Enterprises office and tells Connie that she’s not going to confront Stefan. Connie asks if she’s just going to let them get away with it. Gabi says she’s not one to do that, bringing up how she almost blew up Julie’s heart. Gabi declares that right now, she needs to focus on getting proof that Stefan slept with Ava. Connie brings up Ava saying it herself. Gabi says that Ava will just deny it if she confronts her about it, so she’s going to need as much ammunition as possible to blow them out of the water and she’s going to need Connie’s help to do that.

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Stephanie finds one of Alex’s ties outside his door and brings it in to him at his apartment. Alex comments on the tie and how Titan was as close to he’ll get to power again. Alex talks about getting moved back in and how he was so busy running Titan that he never really got rid of anything so it was an easy move. Stephanie figures there must be something to do and tells Alex to put her to work. Alex is sure she has better things to do than help him unpack. Stephanie says she’s her own boss so she took a mental health day and sitting in her apartment, staring at the walls while thinking of the man she loved that died is not a great prescription for mental health. Alex asks if she wants to talk. Stephanie knows he has better things to do and says she already talked his ear off last night. Alex reminds her that he’s there for her any time.

Paulina goes to see Jada in the commissioner’s office at the police station. Paulina encourages the job Jada is doing and how citizens are relieved that Rafe’s would-be assailant is no longer on the streets or a threat to society. Paulina apologizes since Jada was married to Bobby. Jada shows Paulina the “suicide note” that Everett is thought to have left and says it’s bothering her.

Chanel joins Johnny in the town square. Johnny calls it unbelievable that Rafe got stabbed just because Jada’s jealous ex wanted her back. Chanel knows it must be hard for Jada to work the case. Johnny adds that he’s sure Jada feels responsible. Chanel remarks that no one is to blame except for that loony psychopath, right as Connie walks up and tells her to shut her mouth.

Ava goes to the DiMera Enterprises office and brings flowers to Gabi, saying that a messenger just delivered them. Gabi reads the note that they are from Stefan and calls him Mr. Romantic.

Kristen enters the living room of the DiMera Mansion and comments on Stefan pacing inside. Stefan questions Kristen thinking their family business will survive with her hours. Kristen says she came to see her daughter Rachel and since she will be running the place one day, she considers it work hours. Kristen asks why Stefan isn’t serving people lunch. Stefan responds that he hires waiters for that and that he came back here to weigh his options in regards to his marriage. Kristen asks if there’s trouble in paradise already again. Stefan tells her that it’s guilt that is making him physically sick. Stefan complains that he cheated on his wife while she was in prison and tells Kristen that the only cure for what’s eating him up inside is to tell Gabi the truth, so maybe he needs to bite the bullet and do just that. Kristen jokes that she’ll help him search the house for his remaining common sense. Stefan tells her to imagine how it made him feel that yesterday was their anniversary. Stefan explains that he wined and dined Gabi at the Bistro and recited a poem, then before he knew it, Gabi wanted to know all about the time they were apart and the time he spent pretending to date Ava. Stefan adds that he told Gabi that he and Ava kissed twice which is the truth, but lying to Gabi’s face on their anniversary is wrong and he needs to make it right.

Gabi says she’s a lucky woman and thanks Ava for letting her leave work to be with Stefan. Gabi adds that she got a little more than she bargained for at their lunch since she and Stefan talked and he told her about everything that happened between he and Ava while she was in prison.

Connie tells Chanel and Johnny that the person who stabbed Rafe was not a psycho. Johnny questions who she is and why she’s defending the guy. Connie argues that the paper said Everett Lynch had a mental illness so their words were uncalled for. Chanel agrees that she should’ve chosen her words more carefully. Johnny remarks that whoever stabbed Rafe is clearly disturbed as they would have to be to try and murder a completely innocent man.

Jada tells Paulina that she printed the suicide note off Everett’s computer and that Bobby allegedly wrote it which Paulina questions. Jada states that the more she reads it, she can’t shake the feeling that something is not right.

Stephanie tells Alex how Everett could be so sweet, funny, and smart so it’s hard for her to imagine that he did what he confessed to doing. Alex points out that it was Bobby. Stephanie notes that Bobby was a part of Everett. Stephanie feels she should’ve seen the signs since she and Everett were almost engaged. Alex argues that he was hiding parts of himself for his entire life. Stephanie feels stupid. Alex relates to part of him knowing he shouldn’t have trusted Theresa but he ate up every one of her lies and now he’s hoping that they don’t reduce her jail sentence because of her ISA brother and father pulling strings. Stephanie then informs Alex that she just talked to Andrew, who confirmed Theresa is on her way to prison but only for six months. Alex is shocked that Theresa only gets six months for ruining his life.

Jada tells Paulina that once she got over the initial shock, something has just been nagging at her as it doesn’t sound like Bobby with the phrasing. Jada says anyone could type a note. Paulina asks if she’s talking about anyone in particular.

Connie tells Johnny and Chanel that Rafe didn’t deserve a knife in the back and she hopes he gets better for Gabi’s sake. Johnny questions her knowing Gabi. Connie then introduces herself as Gabi’s new executive assistant. Johnny then introduces himself, noting that Gabi is married to his uncle, and introduces his wife Chanel. Connie tells Chanel it’s a pleasure to meet her as she’s at the Bakery all the time. Connie apologizes for being testy earlier and says she will order some biscuits now. Connie talks about Gabi being through so much with her brother in the hospital and how horribly she’s been betrayed by the people close to her. Johnny questions what she means by that.

Ava hopes Gabi and Stefan had better things to do on their anniversary than talk about the misery that Clyde put them through. Gabi clarifies that they just talked about the part where Ava and Stefan pretended to date. Ava questions Stefan telling her everything. Gabi confirms that Stefan told her about the two times they kissed. Ava tells Gabi that she’s sorry. Gabi says she knows it was just about keeping Harris from being suspicious about the shady business at the Bistro. Gabi adds that now that she and Stefan have talked about it, she feels she can put the whole thing behind her. Gabi declares it’s so much better to know what happened than to sit around, imagining the worst.

Kristen asks Stefan what he thinks is going to happen when he tells Gabi everything. Stefan admits it’s going to be tough but feels they have made it through worse. Kristen asks if he’s sure about that. Kristen talks about Gabi having her legs broken in prison while Stefan was helping Ava live out her fantasies from her favorite erotic novel. Kristen laughs as Stefan complains about Ava telling her everything about it. Kristen remarks that if Stefan had an actual friend, maybe they would talk him out of this lunacy. Stefan tells her that she’s not helping. Kristen tells Stefan to get it over with but warns him that Hell hath no fury and she should know because she’s been there.

Alex talks to Stephanie about Theresa moving in because she had nowhere else to go. Alex laments that Theresa played him so damn hard. Stephanie says she’s upset for how Theresa treated him and her involvement with Konstantin, but admits that she cares about her and how she’s self-destructed makes her more sad than angry. Alex states that he’s just angry. Stephanie understands but wishes she could’ve done something to make this less complicated for him. Stephanie feels maybe she would’ve paid more attention if she wasn’t caught up in her own problems.

Jada agrees with Paulina that maybe she needs to just close this file and move on because it’s way too personal for her and she doesn’t know if she can trust her gut. Paulina blames herself for wanting the best person possible to take over for Rafe. Jada assures that she can do it and that she was reluctant out of respect for Rafe but she wants to be the one who brings justice. Paulina worries about how painful it is for Jada. Jada feels she’s just making it worse by dwelling on the note. Jada suggests maybe she’s looking for someone to blame because she thinks she’s the person to blame.

Chanel asks Connie who betrayed Gabi. Connie thinks back to overhearing Ava and Kristen talking about Ava sleeping with Stefan. Connie then says nevermind and that she shouldn’t have said anything, especially not to Johnny. Johnny guesses Connie thinks someone from his family betrayed Gabi, which she admits.

Ava is glad Gabi is feeling better. Gabi hopes she is too as she’s noticed that Ava feels uncomfortable around her. Gabi acknowledges that Ava pretended to date her husband and kissed him twice. Gabi says neither of them are comfortable with that but it doesn’t have to make things weird forever. Gabi declares that she would love it if they could put everything behind them and focus on having a great working relationship going forward. Gabi says with all that she’s dealt with and with Rafe in the hospital, she just wants peace and harmony.

Stefan tells Kristen that Gabi is not a woman scorned and calls her the woman that he loves with every fiber of his being. Kristen remarks that he’ll be a man scorned when she finds out what he did. Kristen argues that she’s supporting Stefan not being a total idiot. Kristen then tells Stefan to pretend that she’s Gabi while he explains everything. Stefan asks if she’s joking. Kristen says she’s trying to help him and tells him to improvise what will be the most important conversation of his entire marriage. Kristen reminds Stefan to include why she should forgive him afterwards. Stefan tries but can’t find the words so Kristen tells him he isn’t doing a great job with this and might as well enter witness protection. Stefan complains that Kristen isn’t helping and declares that he’s going to go with his gut and confess. Kristen calls it a coming disaster. Stefan mentions speaking with Ava yesterday and she told him that Connie almost walked in on them talking about it, so he asks what if Gabi had walked in. Kristen argues that Ava is the one who can’t keep her mouth shut about it. Stefan says that’s because Ava feels as guilty as he does. Stefan can’t risk Gabi finding out from Kristen, Ava, or anyone. Stefan declares that if the secret is going to come out, he needs to be the one to spill it.

Gabi tells Ava that she’s really glad they are on the same page about all this. Ava says she wouldn’t have been so eager to work with her if she thought it would be a problem. Gabi thought Kristen forced her in to it. Ava says she’s surprised Gabi thought that since Kristen isn’t her biggest fan. Gabi says that deep down, Kristen knows that she will need people like them if she wants to remain the boss. Gabi talks about them being workhorses unlike Kristen, but adds that Connie is too. Ava calls Connie a surprising new hire. Gabi knows she’s eccentric but remarks that with research, you wouldn’t believe what Connie can dig up. Ava asks where Connie is.

Johnny guesses that Connie thinks EJ betrayed Gabi since he put her in prison. Connie realizes that Johnny is EJ’s son and claims that is what she’s talking about. Connie says it was nice meeting them and walks away.

Paulina assures Jada that she is not responsible for what happened to Everett. Jada argues that she’s the one who called him in to the police station, confronted him, and accused him of stabbing Rafe which is when he said he didn’t feel well and went straight to his hotel where he wrote the suicide note, took the pills, and died. Paulina argues that he took his life because of the things he did, not because Jada was on to him. Jada wishes she believed that and that she never let him go.

Alex tells Stephanie that it’s not her job to rescue him from Theresa. Stephanie remains so sorry that he got hurt so badly. Alex thanks her and says he’s sorry about what she’s going through. Alex brings up the plates that Theresa bought for his apartment and says he may not be Victor’s son, but he’s still half Greek and brings up his favorite Greek wedding tradition. Alex decides he and Stephanie are going to smash the plates.

Paulina encourages that Jada had nothing to hold Bobby on and she was following the law, so she has no responsibility for what happened after he left. Jada admits that she knows she’s right. Paulina convinces Jada to close the case. Jada thanks her for everything. Paulina says she’s there for anything she needs. Jada thanks her as they hug. Paulina then exits the office. Jada sits back down and goes to close the folder but something catches her eye.

Alex and Stephanie finish smashing the plates and cleaning up the mess. Alex jokes that he was exorcising the ghost of Theresa and that it was worth it. Stephanie thanks him for helping her feel better. Alex reluctantly admits they have to thank Theresa but Stephanie credits Alex for the idea. Stephanie then gets a text from Jada that she needs her at the police station and wonders what that’s about.

Chanel and Johnny sit together and talk about Connie being eccentric.

Kristen tells Stefan that she doesn’t get him, going over how he came back from the dead in a miracle and they busted their asses to get Gabi out of prison, so he finally has her back but instead of clear sailing for the rest of their lives, he wants to throw it away. Stefan argues that there’s more than one solution to this problem and points out that he knows Gabi better than she does. Kristen points out that she’s a woman and tells Stefan not to say that she didn’t warn him.

Gabi and Ava agree that they are glad they cleared the air. Connie arrives with biscuits from the Bakery as Ava leaves to go meet with a new distributor. Connie asks Gabi how Rafe is. Gabi says he’s the same and thanks her for asking. Connie asks what that was all about with Ava. Gabi says they were just hashing out a few things. Connie asks like what and then says it’s not her business. Gabi says she’s glad that she asked since she may have heard rumors going around about Stefan and Ava being involved, but nothing really happened between them and they’ve agreed to put it behind them. Connie questions if Gabi is sure about that.

Stephanie joins Jada in the commissioner’s office. Jada says she’s sorry to drag her down again but she noticed that Stephanie never signed her witness statement. Stephanie didn’t think she’d be reliving all of this. Jada apologizes and calls it just a formality since obviously his death was ruled a suicide and he confessed to stabbing Rafe. Stephanie signs the statement and asks if it’s over. Jada states that Paulina convinced her to put all of this to bed, so that’s exactly what she’s going to do. Jada tells her to consider the file officially closed.

Chanel jokes with Johnny about how Body and Soul could use a character like Connie to stir things up. Paulina arrives and comments on Abe talking about Body and Soul night and day. Chanel tells Paulina about healthy muffins she made just for her, so she takes her to the Bakery. Ava approaches and greets Johnny, saying she heard he was moving to Hollywood. Johnny informs her that it turns out he’s sticking around which Ava says she’s glad to hear. Johnny mentions hearing that she left the Brady Pub for DiMera Enterprises and calls that the last place he saw her ending up. Johnny asks Ava about working with Gabi and how that’s going. Ava admits she was a bit worried at first but she thinks it’s all going to turn out just fine.

Gabi assures Connie that nothing happened between Stefan and Ava and questions why she would ask something like that. Gabi then gets a call from Stefan, who says he just wanted to hear her voice as Kristen pours a drink. Gabi tells Stefan that she was just about to call as she loved the flowers he sent and she loves him more. Stefan asks Gabi how her day is. Gabi responds that she just finished a long conversation with Ava as she told her that they talked and they are in a good place now. Gabi admits she couldn’t imagine relaunching Gabi Chic without Ava. Stefan says that’s good and he’s happy for her. Stefan tells Gabi that he loves her more than she could ever imagine, so he will let her get back to her work day. Gabi says she’ll see him later and hangs up. Kristen brings him a drink and mocks that being a practice run. Stefan then admits he couldn’t do it. Kristen asks if he thinks she’s right then which he reluctantly admits. Stefan declares that Gabi can’t find out because it would break her heart.

Gabi tells Connie that she likes her but she doesn’t appreciate her asking questions like that since of course Stefan was telling her the truth. Connie says she doesn’t want to be the one to have to tell Gabi this. Gabi asks if she’s quitting. Connie says it’s not about her but about Gabi and repeats that she doesn’t want to be the one to say this. Connie then tells Gabi that Stefan cheated on her.

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Tate and Holly walk through the town square. Holly tells Tate to find somewhere to stay hidden while she goes to buy them tickets for the Smith Island ferry. After Holly walks away, Brady walks through the town square and bumps in to Tate and is shocked as he questions what the hell he is doing back in town.

Andrew massages Paul in their room at the Salem Inn, noting that he is very tense. Paul talks about how he thought his dad was in Greece, only to find out he was attacked and being held in Missouri of all places. Andrew calls it crazy and knows he’s anxious to hear from him but at least they know John is okay.

John returns home to Marlena. They embrace as Marlena says she’s so glad to see him. Marlena asks why he didn’t call as she would’ve picked him up at the airport. John says his flight landed earlier so he just wanted to get home and surprise her. Marlena asks where Jack is. John explains that Jack stayed behind with Chad because they are still looking for answers about Abigail.

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Chad shows Abigail’s bracelet to Jack, who questions how that can be and if she was wearing it the night she died. Chad says he can’t remember for sure even though parts of that night have stuck with him so much. Chad says he’s just drawing a blank. Jack apologizes and says he understands. Chad insists that Abigail was wearing the bracelet the night she died and that’s no other explanation. Chad declares that this proves the woman in the video is Abigail and he’s not leaving until she comes back. Jack reminds Chad that they just found John in this room 24 hours ago and when the people responsible for that come back, they will be sitting ducks. Chad points out that they haven’t come back yet and he doesn’t care if it leads them to Abigail. Jack states there’s another explanation about the bracelet, reminding Chad that Leo stole some jewelry from Abigail and sold some of it to Clyde, who gave it to Nancy, which was why he was a suspect in Abigail’s murder. Chad asks where he’s going with this. Jack points out that Clyde may have held on to the bracelet and left it there for Chad to find as proof to perpetuate a hoax and make them think that Abigail is still alive. Jack says he’s sorry but they have to be clear-headed about this. A woman appears outside the door as Jack tells Chad the the bracelet doesn’t necessarily mean that Abigail was ever there.

Marlena tells John that she has a million questions but is sure he doesn’t want a third degree. John stumbles back so Marlena grabs onto him and asks if he’s alright. John claims he’s fine but Marlena says after all he’s been through, she thinks he should get checked out. John decides she’s the doctor, so Marlena walks him out of the house.

Andrew encourages Paul that John will call as soon as he’s home and it will all be over now. Andrew assures that John will be fine and that Marlena told him not to worry. Paul responds that it’s not just about John, but Brady too, as he wishes he knew what was going on with him.

Brady questions what Tate is doing here when he’s supposed to be at lacrosse camp. Tate calls it a long story. Brady says it better be a good one. Tate suggests they get lunch but Brady says they are going to deal with this right now. Brady guesses that Tate is here to see Holly. Holly sees them from a distance and is shocked. Sophia approaches Holly and asks why she’s lurking back here. Sophia then sees Tate and suggests they go say hello but Holly says no and pulls her away. Brady tells Tate that he already knows what’s going on and tells him to just admit he came to see Holly. Tate says obviously not since he forbid him from seeing her. Brady argues that never stopped him before and questions what other reason he’d have to come home from lacrosse camp. Tate brings up his mom and reveals that Theresa had to be the one to call him from Andrew’s phone while in police custody, to tell him that she’s going to prison. Brady then apologizes. Tate responds that he’s sorry too but he thinks it’s great that they ran in to each other, so Brady can tell him why he didn’t hear it from him.

Andrew asks Paul about something going on with Brady. Paul tells him about Brady struggling with his sobriety. Andrew thought Paul said he was going to meetings. Paul says that’s what he told Marlena, but he didn’t tell her that he caught Brady with a drink in his hand. Andrew asks if he thinks he should’ve told Marlena. Paul says he doesn’t know as he doesn’t want to worry Marlena, but wonders if he’s making too much of this. Andrew notes that Paul said he saw Brady with the drink in his hand, but he didn’t drink it, so he feels there’s nothing to tell Marlena. Paul tells Andrew that he’s right and jokes that he’ll never say that again as they kiss.

Marlena brings John to the hospital. John questions if this is really necessary since he got a clean bill of health in Poplar Bluff. Marlena feels it won’t hurt to get a second opinion. John promises it will be the same and that he’s perfectly fine. Marlena says she’s not fine as she has a million questions so maybe he can answer a few. Marlena wants to know who attacked John in Greece and then she wants to know why he was held so many miles away in Missouri.

Chad and Jack hear a noise at the door so they rush out the door and catch a woman outside.

Holly drags Sophia to outside of the Brady Pub and complains that she knows damn well that she and Tate can’t be seen together. Holly argues that she has apologized and taken her shifts at the Bistro. Holly tells Sophia that she’s held up her end of the deal, so she doesn’t have to be a bitch about it. Sophia argues that she can’t blame her for being upset when she hasn’t even got paid yet, reminding her that Holly does the work but she gets the money. Holly argues that it’s only been a few weeks and she just got her first paycheck which she hasn’t deposited yet. Sophia guesses that’s understandable. Holly says that’s good because she has to get back to Tate. Sophia stops her and asks what about tips.

Tate argues to Brady that with his mom going to prison, he thought maybe he would hear from his father. Brady apologizes and says he hasn’t had the time. Tate says to give him a break since Theresa called him days ago about this. Brady says he’s been busy which Tate questions being his excuse. Tate asks what could possibly be more important than telling his son something that completely changes his life. Tate complains about how upset and sad that makes him. Brady stops him and says he’s right that there’s no excuse and he should’ve called him. Brady admits he’s been a little messed up lately. Tate asks if it’s about Theresa. Brady explains that when she came back to town, he hoped she really committed to turning her life around and becoming a better person, so he was terribly disappointed that she lost her way again. Tate guesses that Brady still loves her. Brady responds that he’ll always care about her and they will always be in each other’s life because of Tate. Tate asks if that’s the only reason. Brady wants to change the subject but Tate feels he has a right to know how Brady feels about Theresa. Brady responds that he’s been upset that she’s been so self-destructive. Tate doesn’t think he was thinking of him when he didn’t tell him. Brady admits he has no excuse, but tells him that he’s in a constant state of anxiety about Rachel. Tate asks what’s going on with Rachel. Brady complains about Kristen having full custody, so he’s deprived of seeing her on a regular basis and then he beats the crap out of himself for letting himself getting involved with two women who are so screwed up and how that could affect his kids. Brady apologizes for saying these things and sounding like it’s self pity. Brady tells Tate that he’s just overwhelmed and struggling so he’s sorry. Tate says he gets that it’s a lot and he thinks Brady is being too hard on himself. Tate calls him a great person and says a lot of people make bad decisions, joking that half the movies he watches is about people in miserable relationships. Brady feels bad sometimes for his kids because their parents are together and their moms are messed up. Tate suggests he just come back from camp for good so they can hang out and go through this tough time together as he thinks it would be best for both of them if he comes home.

Paul and Andrew lay in bed after having sex. Andrew asks if that took the edge off. Paul confirms he’s feeling less tense. Paul tells Andrew how much it means to him that he’s always there for him, even when he’s struggling with his own stuff. Paul knows Andrew is worried about Theresa. Andrew thinks he will be until the deal comes through. Paul asks if EJ agreed to give Theresa a reduced sentence for agreeing to confess to Victoria’s kidnapping. Andrew says he remains worried that EJ will renege on the deal. Andrew then gets a call from EJ and asks if he’s signed off on Theresa’s deal.

John wishes he had answers for Marlena but says he had no idea who attacked him as he was at the cemetery at Catarina’s grave when he got hit from behind. John adds that he didn’t see anything and the only person from Greece who has been after him was Konstantin and he’s dead. Marlena suggests maybe it wasn’t somebody from Greece, asking why they would bring him all the way to Poplar Bluff. John admits it crossed his mind, especially when Jack and Chad showed up looking for Abigail, that maybe it all ties back to her.

Chad and Jack bring the woman into the room to interrogate her as she questions who they are and what they are doing. She says who she is, is none of their business. Jack identifies her as the woman in the video, so she questions if they’ve been filming her. She then questions if they’ve been stealing from her as she notices the bracelet in Chad’s hand. Chad informs her that the bracelet is his wife’s and questions where she got it. She takes it back from Chad, insisting it belongs to her and she doesn’t remember where she got it because she doesn’t remember much of anything.

Brady tells Tate that he’s done it again as now Tate’s feeling sorry for him because he’s made this about himself again. Tate says he’s not feeling sorry but understanding what he’s going through and he wants to be there for him. Brady argues that he’s supposed to be the responsible dad while Tate is supposed to be the heartbroken one since he wasn’t there for him. Tate understands Brady is going through a lot. Brady feels he should’ve been more sensitive to his needs and he wants to be a better dad. Brady tells Tate that he loves him and that he means everything to him as he just wants his life to be good. Tate says he loves him too and wants the same for him. Tate adds that they are both dealing with a lot, so he thinks it would be better if they were together so they could help each other through this. Tate says they need each other after everything that’s happened this summer and repeats that he thinks it would be best for him to come home. Brady says he hears him but he doesn’t think it’s a good idea that he come home.

Holly gives Sophia her tips. Sophia remarks that she must really like Tate if she’s willing to work this hard so she doesn’t rat them out. Holly assures that she does really like Tate which is why she didn’t appreciate Sophia pulling that stunt earlier. Sophia asks if Holly and Tate have done it yet. Holly calls it none of her business but admits they haven’t, so Sophia questions what they are waiting for.

Tate questions Brady saying no and argues that he already feels better and less upset after their conversation. Brady says he feels the same but he thinks they should stick to video chats and that Tate should stay at camp. Tate complains that it isn’t the same but Brady encourages him that camp is a good experience and he sounded like he’s been having a good time. Paul and Andrew come out of the Salem Inn and greet them. Paul says he thought Tate was at camp. Brady explains that Tate was worried about Theresa, so he came home. Andrew then reveals that he spoke to EJ and he agreed to the deal, so Theresa will only have to serve six months but she is being transferred to the prison immediately. Tate asks if he can see her before she goes. Andrew says he was heading to the police station now and invites Tate to come with him which Tate accepts. Tate tells Brady they will continue their conversation later and he loves him. Brady hugs him and says he’s sorry about his mom as Tate then walks off with Andrew. Paul then informs Brady that Tate is dealing with enough, but he just got a call from Marlena that John is in the hospital.

John tells Marlena that it’s too much of a strange coincidence that all of the evidence Jack and Chad used to track down Abigail led them to him. John questions how Abigail could still be alive and recalls the way Chad described finding Abigail. John tells Marlena about the video of the woman but they couldn’t see her face, so t could’ve been anybody.

Chad questions if the woman is saying she lost her memory. She explains that she was in a bad accident a couple years ago and when she woke up, she couldn’t remember what happened or much of anything. She talks about having images of what must be memories but nothing concrete and her face was so messed up that she had to have surgeries so she doesn’t even know if this is what she looked like. Jack asks if she has any ID or anything that could lead her to who she could be but she says no. She adds that the doctors did their best to reconstruct her face, but ever since she feels like she’s been living someone else’s life as she looks in the mirror and doesn’t know who she is. Chad responds that they might and explains the situation. She questions really thinking she could be this Abigail person. Jack calls it hard to believe but says she could be his daughter and Chad’s wife. Chad notes that they lost her a couple years ago which lines up with when she lost her memory. She argues that she was in an accident and wasn’t stabbed. Chad asks how she knows if she doesn’t remember. She says there was a man at the hospital when she woke up who told her everything. Chad asks if his name was Clyde. She confirms that it was.

Sophia questions Holly having a romantic hideaway but not having sex yet and asks what’s wrong with her. Holly argues that nothing is wrong with her or Tate and they don’t get that much time since she’s working Sophia’s shifts at the Bistro. Sophia argues that if they wanted to do it, they would so she suggests maybe they don’t want to or that Tate’s gay. Sophia points out that Tate does have a gay uncle so maybe he has the “gay gene” but Holly insists that he’s not gay. Sophia mocks her having a problem with gay people. Holly says she doesn’t but she knows her boyfriend isn’t. Sophia points out that he did get them a hotel room on prom night, but maybe he just changed his mind about her. Holly argues that Tate is just going through a lot right now like his mother going to prison. Sophia guesses that would be a mood killer and jokes that he’s probably not thinking about sex unlike any other teenage boy, so she suggests that Holly will have to make the first move. Holly stops her and asks why she’s being like this, telling her that what happens between her and Tate is none of her damn business as she storms off back to the town square.

Paul and Brady go to the hospital to see John. Brady asks what happened. John explains that Marlena just thought he should get checked out again but he’s doing a lot better now seeing them. Brady says they’re just glad to have him home while Paul adds that they were really worried about him. John says that what’s important is they are all together now. John says he’s fine and wants to catch up. John asks Paul about Andrew. Paul says he’ll be glad to know John is okay. John asks about the grandkids, Rachel and Tate. Brady responds that Rachel is fine but there’s a lot to talk about with Tate.

Andrew and Tate go to the police station. Tate thanks him for everything he’s done for Theresa. Andrew knows this has been hard for him as it has been for him, knowing his sister is going through such a rough time. Andrew says Theresa has gotten in a lot of trouble but deep down, she’s a really good person and she loves Tate. Tate responds that he loves her too. Andrew goes to see if they are ready in the interrogation room. Tate then gets a call from Holly, who asks where he is. Tate responds that he’s actually at the police station. Holly asks if Brady had him arrested. Tate says no, so Holly asks if he figured out why he’s here and if they are busted. Tate explains that he told Brady that he came to see Theresa, which now is true as he’s at the police station to see her before she gets sent to prison. Andrew then comes out and tells Tate that they are ready for him, so Tate tells Holly that he has to go and hangs up as he heads in to the room.

Chad has the woman confirm Clyde’s photo. She explains that he told her that bad people caused her accident and might still be after her so he brought her here to hide out and then he disappeared and had a friend take care of her, which they confirm was Rebecca Goldman. Chad tells Jack that it could be her. She adds that she said Clyde would come back but then she disappeared and she got tired of waiting, so she went looking for them. Jack points out that is why she wasn’t there when they found John. She questions who John is. Chad says that’s not important and that what’s important is she doesn’t believe a word that Clyde Weston says. Chad explains that Clyde led him to a video of her pacing around the room and told him that she was his wife, who was still alive. She asks how they know Clyde isn’t lying to them. Jack admits they don’t and now Clyde is in solitary prison so they can’t talk to him. Chad adds that there’s another way for them to find out who she really is and asks her to come home with them.

Brady calls Tate from the hospital and asks if he made it to the airport. Tate is in the town square but claims he’s at the airport now. Brady tells him to have a good time and promises to be much more sensitive to what he’s going through. Tate responds that Brady’s going through a lot too. Brady tells him to text him when he lands as they hang up. Holly joins Tate in the town square and asks how he’s doing. Tate calls it a crazy day but says he’s alright and just glad that he got to say goodbye to his mom. Tate says it was hard as he didn’t know what to say before his mom goes to prison for six months. Holly encourages that Theresa knows he loves her. Tate thanks her and says now Brady thinks he’s on his way back to camp. They talk about it being a close call. Holly tells him about her run-in with Sophia, who was being really mean but she handled it. Holly says she’ll tell him all about it on the ferry. They walk off together and then Sophia walks in to the town square and watches them go.

Paul joins Andrew at the police station and asks where Tate is. Andrew says he just left but at least got a chance to say goodbye to his mom. Paul is sure that was very tough for him and asks if Andrew wanted to spend more time with Theresa. Andrew informs him that the prison transport just left too. Paul asks how he’s feeling. Andrew says he’s okay and asks about John. Paul says he’s okay too. Andrew says now at least he can stop worrying about him. Paul says he’d feel a lot better if he knew what happened to him.

John tells Marlena that it was good to see his sons. Marlena says she can tell he feels stronger. John asks why she looks so worried then. Marlena responds that she’s worried because she still doesn’t know how John ended up in Poplar Bluff. John responds that they’ll figure it out at some point unless Jack and Chad get to the bottom of it first.

The woman laughs off and questions Chad and Jack expecting her to just come with them to Salem. Chad responds that they have a plane waiting. She asks how she knows this isn’t some trick and that they aren’t the ones that Clyde warned her about. Jack swears that they mean no harm. Chad argues that this isn’t a joke to them as Jack lost his daughter and he lost his wife. Chad asks if she doesn’t want to know who she lost and promises they aren’t going to hurt her as they just want to help her figure out who she is. She then agrees to go, but warns Chad that if he lays a finger on her, he’s a dead man as the three of them exit.

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Brady wakes up in bed with Fiona and acknowledges her as Xander’s mom, stating that this time it really happened.

Sarah goes to see Xander at the Titan office and asks if the CEO can make some time for his wife. Xander jokes that he can squeeze her in as they kiss.

Holly sits at home in the living room of the Kiriakis Mansion and gets a call from Tate but there’s no reception. Holly asks if Tate can hear her right as Maggie walks in and startles her.

Abe and Kate are at their Body and Soul office. Kate comments on the hard work while Abe notes they got a jump on casting and he feels their new Charlemagne is honing her craft as they speak.

Hattie is at the Brady Pub, reading the script for Body and Soul. Bonnie walks in and overhears Hattie reading a line about killing her husband. Bonnie then approaches Hattie, thinking she is Marlena, and questions if she is plotting to murder John. Hattie then informs Bonnie that she’s not Marlena. Bonnie panics that she means Satan possessed Marlena again but she reveals that she is Hattie which relieves Bonnie.

Xander asks how Sarah knew he was at the office. Sarah mentions running in to Justin and guesses Xander decided to stake his claim in Victor’s legacy after all. Xander asks how she feels about that. Sarah says she just wants him to be happy, but last they spoke about it, he was set to turn it down. Sarah asks what changed his mind. Xander reveals that it was actually his mom.

Fiona asks Brady what part of doing it with Xander’s mom is so upsetting. Brady points out that Xander is his uncle now and then calls Xander a total creep.

Holly tells Maggie that she didn’t hear her come in and decides to make her some tea. Maggie notes that Holly sounded like she was having an urgent conversation when she came in and asks if everything is alright. Holly claims that she was talking to Sophia about taking one of her shifts but the reception was terrible. Maggie then questions why she would call Sophia, “Tate”

Sarah asks if this means Xander and Fiona are on good terms. Xander responds that they are working on it. Xander doesn’t know if he’ll ever be totally over her abandoning him as a child and lying to him about his father, but they have found a way to move forward. Sarah says that’s good because they are going to need her as a witness as she declares that she wants to get married today.

Fiona questions Brady thinking Xander is a total creep. Fiona appreciates his honesty but questions why he has such a low opinion of Xander. Brady doesn’t think they need to get in to that and says he needs to shower and get to work. Fiona insists on knowing exactly what Xander did to him. Brady then reveals to start with that Xander shot him and his stepmother, who almost died. Brady asks if that answers her question.

Bonnie is shocked to see Hattie and says she’s been thinking about all their good times lately as they hug. Bonnie questions Hattie being married because she heard her talking about killing her husband. Hattie then explains it’s a line from a TV script. Hattie declares that she’s going to be a soap star.

Kate asks if Abe is really set on hiring Hattie to play Charlemagne. Abe thinks she’s perfect, calling her bold, brash, and unpredictable. Kate argues that Hattie can’t act. Abe points out that Hattie fooled the whole town in to thinking she was Marlena, so he has faith that she will figure this out. Abe adds that they have to focus on filling out the rest of the cast. Abe asks if Kate is sure she won’t consider playing Lorna. Kate insists that she will not, so they will just have to find someone else. Leo then walks in, wearing a wig, makeup, and a dress as he declares that sounds like his cue.

Holly apologizes to Maggie for lying to her and admits she was talking to Tate, claiming she wanted to know how he was doing at lacrosse camp. Holly knows they aren’t supposed to be talking but says she just misses Tate so much. Maggie understands and says if it were up to her, she wouldn’t have come down as hard on her but it wasn’t up to her and she lied to her parents. Maggie says they just want to keep her safe while Holly questions safe from what, their feelings for each other? Holly calls it so unfair and complains that she doesn’t know why they won’t let her and Tate be together. Maggie points out they made bad decisions in sneaking around. Holly argues that they didn’t have a choice. Maggie says the best way to change their mind is to prove they can be trusted and keep their distance, then maybe they will change their mind. Holly asks if Maggie won’t tell them about the phone call. Maggie agrees not to say anything but from now on, she wants Holly to be honest with her. Holly agrees to do so and thanks her. Maggie mentions taking Victoria home and says she will see her later as she exits the room. Holly then immediately tries calling Tate again but is shocked when Tate instead arrives in the room and tells her that she’s right there.

Fiona tells Brady that she doesn’t know where to begin apologizing for the heinous things that Xander has done to him and his family. Brady asks how that can be her fault. Fiona talks about not being there for Xander growing up so she can’t help but take responsibility for how he turned out. Brady understands that parents make mistakes. Fiona asks if he’s speaking from experience. Brady talks about his son spending half his life across the country with his mother and how he’s trying to make up for that now by being the best father he can be. Fiona asks how that is working out. Brady calls it complicated and says he just had to send him to summer camp to straighten him out and keep him out of trouble. Fiona relates to trying to make up for lost time with Xander too and calls falling out with him the biggest regret of her life. Brady says he knows better than anybody that people can change, pointing out that Xander has Sarah and is a dad, so word on the street is that he’s trying to change. Fiona thanks Brady as he then goes to shower.

Xander questions Sarah wanting to get married today. Sarah asks why not. Xander assures that he wants to marry her more than anything in the world, so Sarah says she will go home and get ready then. Sarah kisses him and says they can then start their life as husband and wife. Sarah then exits the office, leaving Xander with a smile.

Hattie shows Bonnie the script for Body and Soul, telling her that it’s top secret as Abe and Kate are really serious about it. Bonnie can’t wait to see it on TV and encourages that Hattie is going to kill it. Bonnie exclaims that Hattie will be a bonafide soap star. Hattie says they will wait until she signs her first autograph. Bonnie asks if she’s met her castmates. Hattie says they are still casting for a Lorna and a Cassandra. Bonnie identifies Cassandra as her all time favorite character. Hattie says they wanted Kayla but she said no way. Hattie says to imagine one of Salem’s finest citizens being in a soap opera.

Leo tells Abe and Kate that he’s here to audition for the role of Lorna DeLorean. Kate points out that this is for Body and Soul, not RuPaul’s Drag Race. Leo insists that he knows why he’s here, while Abe points out that Lorna is a woman and Leo is a man. Leo argues that he could play the role better than any female, comparing it to Shakespeare days. Kate asks Leo to excuse them for a moment and steps aside with Abe, suggesting maybe they should Leo read so they don’t get a gender discrimination lawsuit. Kate points out that it’s only an audition so Abe reluctantly agrees to let Leo read for the part. Leo compares it to Hamlet while Abe and Kate remain uncertain.

Fiona gets a call from Xander, who asks if she’s busy this afternoon. Fiona says that she has some free time and asks what’s going on. Xander thought she might want to witness her son remarry the love of his life. Brady then comes out of the shower and tells Fiona that the shower is all hers. Xander then questions whose voice that was.

Holly questions what Tate is doing here and how much trouble he’s going to be in. Tate says he had to come, explaining that he locked himself out of the Horton Cabin and he needs Maggie’s key to get back in.

Maggie brings Victoria home to Sarah. Maggie says she must be exhausted after a double shift and offers to stay and watch Victoria. Sarah tells her that she’d love for her to stay but there’s no time for sleep because she and Xander are getting married today.

Xander questions Fiona as to who is with her. Fiona responds that she had another delightful night with her charming new friend. Xander says he will change the subject then and asks if she can make the wedding. Fiona says of course as she wouldn’t miss it. Xander tells her to feel free to bring her new friend along as he’d love to meet him. Fiona thinks it’s a bit early in their relationship for her to be introducing him to her family. Xander says the invitation stands if she changed her mind, but he’ll see her at their apartment this afternoon. After Fiona hangs up, Brady says he really thought she was going to tell him the truth. Brady then gets a call from Xander and worries that maybe he recognized his voice.

Leo auditions for Abe and Kate, who can’t wait for it to be over.

Holly asks why Tate would lock the door while going out for a jog. Tate calls it a force of habit. Holly argues that he shouldn’t be out jogging anyways in case someone saw him and called Julie or someone on him. Tate says he just had to get out as he was going stir crazy. Tate asks if she thinks she can get Maggie’s key. Holly worries about Maggie noticing it’s gone but Tate assures he’ll just take it and get a copy made. Holly tells him that she has a better idea and says she doesn’t have work until tonight, so she’ll go with him to the Cabin so they can hang out and then she’ll bring the key back when she comes back. Tate likes the sound of that as they kiss.

Brady answers Xander’s call. Xander asks where he is right now. Brady asks why he cares. Xander tells him to lose the attitude and informs him that Brady is going to be working for him now that he’s back as CEO of Titan. Brady is surprised as Xander guesses he didn’t see the press release. Xander informs Brady that he needs him to take a meeting for him as a high end tech company wants to meet about creating AI using Titan publications. Brady asks what that has to do with Basic Black. Xander says nothing, but he and Sarah are getting married today in just a small ceremony with his mom and Maggie in attendance. Brady congratulates him. Xander says it would really put everyone at ease if there was a family member at that meeting, so he asks if he can count on Brady to handle it. Brady agrees to go and tells him to consider it his wedding present. Xander thanks him but Brady clarifies that he’s not doing it for him, but for Sarah, Maggie and anyone else who has had the misfortune of loving him as he then hangs up. Fiona tells Brady that he was worried about nothing and this will stay between them. Brady says he better get to the office to prepare for this meeting while Fiona says she has to transformer herself in to a suitable mother in law. Brady tells Fiona that last night was actually really great. Fiona agrees and suggests they do it again sometime. Brady agrees and kisses her.

Sarah tells Maggie that Victoria went right to sleep. Maggie asks what Fiona said to Xander to convince him to accept Victor’s request. Sarah thinks that Fiona helped Xander embrace the idea but admits that she’s a little surprised considering how angry Xander was with her at the wedding. Maggie is happy they are getting along since Xander will need his whole family to help navigate his new life. Sarah says that’s why she wants to make their little family official. Sarah then asks if Maggie wants to perform the wedding. Maggie says she’s been waiting for this a long time as they hug.

Bonnie and Hattie take selfies together. Bonnie talks about how Hattie used to work at the Pub and now her name is going to be in lights. Bonnie talks about movie stars beginning their careers on soaps and Hattie Adams will be right there with them.

Leo asks Abe and Kate what they thought of his audition. Abe hesitates while Kate calls it terrible and painful. Leo complains and blames the script, asking who wrote it. Abe says they are in the process of looking for a new head writer. Kate hopes that Will will take over which Leo mocks. Kate asks if he thinks insulting her grandson will encourage her to hire him. Leo claims he was just joking and argues that Will’s fee must be enormous and they couldn’t afford him. Abe admits he has a point. Kate questions Abe thinking of hiring Leo as a writer. Abe admits that Lady Whistleblower has a way with words. Kate reluctantly hands Leo an outline for a script and instructs him to return a script back to them and then they might consider hiring him on a trial deal to write for them. Leo questions it but Abe tells him to take it or leave it. Leo agrees to take it and tells them to prepare to be blown away as he then exits. Kate asks Abe what the hell they have gotten themselves in to.

Xander goes home and hugs Maggie, telling her he’s delighted to see her. Xander asks if she’s ready to marry him off to her daughter again. Maggie says she is and that she hears his mother is on the way. Xander calls it a step in the right direction. Maggie mentions hearing that Fiona convinced Xander to take his rightful place at Titan and she thinks Victor would be very pleased. Fiona then arrives and greets them, calling it such a happy day. Xander questions Fiona not bringing a plus one. Fiona says that her friend agreed it was far too early to meet their families. Fiona assumes Xander will be moving his family in to the Kiriakis Mansion after the wedding. Sarah then comes out from the bathroom and joins Xander. Xander declares that he doesn’t need a mansion as long as he has his beautiful bride because his true home is in Sarah’s heart. Maggie then instructs Xander to get changed so they can have a wedding.

Hattie comes out of the Pub and runs in to Leo. Leo stops her, assuming she is Marlena, and invites her over to watch RuPaul’s Drag Race with him. Hattie excitedly agrees so Leo says he will see her tonight in his room at the Salem Inn. Leo then heads on in to the Pub while Hattie wonders who the hell he was.

Kate comments to Abe on what their show is turning in to considering he convinced her to hire Hattie and now they are actually considering hiring Leo Stark to write for them. Abe encourages that there will never be a dull moment on screen or behind the scenes. Kate just wants to find someone normal to play Cassandra and mentions some of the best theatre actors coming by later. Bonnie then walks in and tells Kate to cancel that casting call as she declares that she was born to play Cassandra Lovegood.

Tate and Holly walk through the town square. Holly tells Tate to find somewhere to stay hidden while she goes to buy them tickets for the Smith Island ferry. After Holly walks away, Brady walks through the town square and bumps in to Tate and is shocked to see him back in town.

Maggie begins the wedding of Xander and Sarah, asking Xander about something he wanted to say before the vows. Xander admits he’s a little nervous. Fiona encourages him to take his time. Xander talks about not being worthy of Sarah but she’s here, ready and willing to give him yet another chance, which is proof he’s gotten more of God’s grace than he ever imagined. Xander acknowledges that he will mess up repeatedly but he will strive to be completely honest with her, putting their family and their love first, always. Maggie then asks if Sarah would like to say something. Sarah admits that Xander has made some huge mistakes but sometimes she thinks she’s the one who doesn’t deserve him, asking what she did to deserve a man who loves her so much that he would be willing to do anything for her. Sarah can’t promise to never get mad at him if he messes up, but vows to never take the easy way out again as she will stay and fight for their marriage, their family, and their love. Sarah declares that they are so worth it as Maggie gets emotional. Maggie then continues the ceremony. Xander and Sarah say I do and exchange rings. Maggie then pronounces them once again, husband and wife as they kiss.

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Alex returns to his old apartment and runs in to Stephanie in the hallway. Alex greets her and thought she was moving out months ago. Stephanie says she was, but after Chad left, she decided to move back. Stephanie asks what Alex is doing there. Alex reveals that he’s moving back in too.

Ava goes to the Bistro to see Stefan.

At the hospital, Gabi sits at Rafe’s side while he remains in a coma. Gabi talks about trying the tender love and care routine, but he’s still not waking up and she’s started to get really frustrated. Gabi says she may have to move on to tough love and he won’t like that. Johnny then appears in the room and calls Gabi the toughest person he knows.

Paulina goes to Jada’s office at the police station. Jada mentions not realizing how late it was. Paulina says it looks like she’s gotten settled in to the commissioner position. Jada assures it’s still Rafe’s position when he comes back but she’s doing her best. Paulina asks about the new developments with Rafe’s stabbing. Jada confirms there are but there are no changes in Rafe’s condition. Paulina assumes the break in the case has something to do with the suspect she told her about. Jada reveals that he’s no longer a suspect as it’s been confirmed that Everett Lynch was the one who attacked Rafe.

Connie goes home with a bottle of wine and talks to her vision of Li. Connie talks about being in a good mood because she got rid of Rafe’s attacker, she’s got a good job, and she has her vision of Li. She talks about her first day at DiMera and feeling like she really hit it off with her co-workers. She talks about how Gabi has been impressed with her and all the valuable information she learned that she can use later. Connie talks about feeling more comfortable. Her vision of Li asks if she means comfortable with DiMera business or with killing Everett Lynch.

Paulina questions Jada about her ex-husband being the one who attacked Rafe. Jada clarifies that he was Bobby Stein when they were married, so they think Bobby is the one who attacked Rafe. Paulina doesn’t know what to say. Jada didn’t want to believe it either but says that she and Stephanie put the pieces together that Bobby might have been faking being back to Everett. Jada adds that Bobby had a very clear motive for wanting Rafe out of the picture, because he wanted her back. Jada talks about bringing Bobby in for questioning, then he said he wasn’t feeling well so she had to let him go because she didn’t have the evidence to hold him. Jada says that Stephanie took matters in to her own hands and went to his hotel room, so she followed her and when they got there, he was lying next to a bottle of pills as he had overdosed. Jada then reveals to Paulina that Bobby/Everett is dead. Paulina is shocked and says she’s so sorry, but asks if she’s sure that he’s the one who attacked Rafe. Jada informs her that there was a suicide note that confessed to everything and also reveals the bloody gloves found in his room.

Gabi tells Johnny that this is a surprise. Johnny says he’s been thinking about Rafe so he wanted to come check how he was doing and how she’s doing. Gabi thanks him and says she knows it would mean a lot to Rafe that he came to see him. Johnny asks what the doctors are saying. Gabi says not much as they just don’t know. Johnny calls that the worst and asks how Gabi is doing. Gabi says she’s hanging in the best she can. Johnny recalls when EJ was in a coma and the feeling of just expecting him to wake up at any moment. Johnny tells Gabi that he’s sorry. Gabi says she just hates seeing Rafe like this. Johnny recalls when he was a kid and how Rafe was a like a larger than life superhero. Johnny says he felt safe because Rafe was out saving the world and he couldn’t believe how lucky he was to have Rafe as his stepfather. Gabi says it’s as lucky as she is to have Rafe as a big brother. Johnny calls Rafe one of the strongest, bravest, and toughest guys out there so he’s going to get through this like he always does. Gabi talks about how Rafe fought so hard to get her out of prison. Johnny notes that Stefan did too. Gabi says she’s lucky to have Stefan too as neither of them ever gave up on her.

Ava tells Stefan that Gabi went to the hospital to visit Rafe, so she decided to take this opportunity to talk to Stefan alone.

Stephanie questions Alex leaving Titan. Alex confirms he cleared out his office this morning now that he’s not Victor’s son anymore, so he couldn’t make a case for remaining CEO. Alex says afterwards, he realized he didn’t want to go back to the Kiriakis mansion as he doesn’t feel like he belongs there anymore. Alex says things moved so fast after Victor’s death that he never got around to giving up the lease to the apartment. Alex says he hasn’t been back since he left so it’s probably hot inside. Stephanie notes that her place is probably a mess, so she invites Alex to go to the Pub and grab a beer which he accepts.

Paulina asks if Jada can explain why she still has the gloves. Jada says she was going to take them to forensics after finishing the report and guesses she’s still trying to make this real for herself. Paulina asks if Jada is alright as if Rafe’s case wasn’t personal enough already. Jada feels she should’ve put this together sooner and realized that Bobby was capable of stabbing and hurting Rafe. Paulina argues that she can’t blame herself as she had no reason to suspect Bobby was capable of this kind of violence. Jada argues that now the man she loves is lying in a hospital bed and she doesn’t know if he will wake up or if she will ever hear his voice. Paulina stops her and assures this was not her fault. Paulina relates to being with a man capable of terrible violence too. Paulina says Abe couldn’t treat her better, but Lani’s father Ray had a terrible mean streak and used to hit her and make her believe she deserved it or that she made him act that way. Paulina says she finally realized that she wasn’t the cause of it, just like Jada isn’t responsible for Bobby. Jada thanks her for saying that. Paulina calls it the truth. Jada talks about how she can’t believe she was married to someone capable of murder and insists that wasn’t the person she knew. Paulina points out that she didn’t know about his personality disorder either. Jada admits that Bobby had so many secrets but she hopes that one of those secrets won’t cost Rafe his life.

Gabi tells Johnny how she knows that Rafe loved being his stepfather. They talk about EJ and how he can hold a grudge forever. Johnny tells Gabi that he’s sorry for how long EJ took to get Gabi out of prison and calls it totally wrong of him to let her sit in there for something she didn’t do. Gabi thanks him but admits she’s a little surprised that he’s being so nice to her. Johnny questions why. Gabi points out that she did expose the truth about what EJ did to Eric and Nicole. Johnny says he’s glad she did because he was keeping Eric from his child and letting Nicole live a lie. Johnny hopes EJ will learn some kind of lesson from this as he’s definitely paid the price in basically losing everyone he loves. Gabi adds that he’s even on the outs with Stefan. Johnny wishes Gabi a happy anniversary. Gabi calls it sweet of him to remember. Johnny mentions Stefan hinting at her surprise as he wanted the day to be special. Gabi says he succeeded. Johnny is glad to hear and guesses they are making up for lost time. Johnny talks about how Stefan was so lonely and miserable while Gabi was in prison.

Ava tells Stefan that something happened at the office today. Stefan asks her to be more specific. Ava says she could be overreacting but she doesn’t know. Stefan asks if this has to do with Gabi. Ava says it’s her new assistant, Connie. Ava explains that she and Kristen were talking about what happened between her and Stefan, then Connie sort of walked in on them. Stefan questions if she heard them. Ava says that Kristen is pretty sure she didn’t but they couldn’t just ask her. Stefan questions what exactly she said. Ava believes she said that she and Stefan slept together. Stefan calls this so bad. Ava encourages that Connie is new at DiMera, so even if she heard, she probably has no idea what they were talking about. Stefan questions why she was even talking about this in the office in the first place when Connie is Gabi’s assistant. Ava remarks that Connie seems harmless…

Connie tells her vision of Li that she did not murder Everett Lynch as he left a suicide note. Her vision of Li tells her that Everett didn’t write that note and she poisoned his coffee. Connie complains that she can’t get anything past him and says she had to do it because Everett/Bobby was going to expose her for stabbing Rafe which she only did because he was going to expose her for stabbing Li. Connie argues that she and Li would’ve been together a long time ago if it wasn’t for Stefan and Gabi. Connie declares that she’s going to make them pay for what they did and she knows exactly how.

Johnny goes home and joins Chanel in their bedroom. They kiss until Chanel asks if he’s hungry. Johnny mentions eating at the hospital when he went to see Rafe. Chanel asks how he’s doing. Johnny says he still hasn’t woken up, but he saw Gabi there. Chanel says she must be really scared. Johnny admits she’s scared and sad, but powering on through and not drowning in her sorrows.

Stephanie and Alex go to the Brady Pub together. Stephanie asks Alex how it feels to no longer be rich. Alex says he’s still getting used to it but it’s not entirely about the money as it’s more the whiplash of being Victor’s son and then not being Victor’s son. Stephanie is sure Justin is happy to have him back but she knows it’s not easy having his life flipped upside down twice in a year. Alex says that’s enough about his problems and asks about her since she and Everett broke up. Alex asks if there’s any chance they might get back together. Stephanie reveals there isn’t because Everett is dead.

Paulina asks Jada if the case against Everett Lynch is closed. Jada says that Bobby confessed to everything in the “suicide note”. Paulina declares it’s over then but Jada says not exactly, since they haven’t resolved who really killed Li Shin. Paulina brings up Jada saying she had a new suspect. Jada says that Bobby never told her who, just that it wasn’t Gil Carter and that he knew who attacked Rafe. Paulina argues that he did know since he did it himself and asks if Bobby could’ve killed Li as well. Jada says she’s not ruling it out but doesn’t understand why he wouldn’t have included it in the suicide note since it would no longer matter. Jada also doesn’t know what his motive would be to kill Li Shin since they had no connection.

Connie talks to her vision of Li about knowing working with Gabi would pay off, but she didn’t know it would pay off so quickly as she overheard Ava talking to Kristen about sleeping with Stefan while Gabi was still in prison. Connie says she doesn’t have a plan yet but she almost dropped it on Gabi and Stefan today at the Bistro where they were having a romantic anniversary dinner. Connie says she decided to keep her trap shut in the end because she realized this is a bomb with a long fuse, so she wants to detonate it when it will have maximum impact.

Stefan tells Ava that Connie was at the Bistro earlier when he was with Gabi. Ava asks how she seemed and what she wanted. Stefan explains that she wanted Gabi to sign some papers that Ava wanted her to sign. Ava clarifies that she did not ask her to do that and questions what he thinks that means. Stefan asks Ava again if she thinks Connie heard her. Ava thinks if Connie came here acting normal, then they are safe. Stefan says that doesn’t make him feel any better. Stefan adds that he told Gabi that he and Ava kissed twice while playing their parts and that she didn’t love it, but she understood. Stefan asks Ava if they can make a new rule that says they don’t discuss this ever again because it’s done and he can’t risk anyone hearing something they shouldn’t, especially not Gabi, right as Gabi walks in to the Bistro. Stefan greets her and asks if everything is okay. Ava asks how Rafe is. Gabi says he’s the same and questions what Ava is doing here. Stefan claims that Ava came to have papers signed and then Ava adds that Stefan told her that Connie already came and had her sign a copy. Gabi confirms that she did and gave them back to her. Gabi remarks that Connie hasn’t been her assistant long, but she doesn’t seem like the type of person to wait around for things to happen.

Connie admits she’s anxious to reveal Stefan’s infidelity to Gabi, but she’s not in a hurry since revenge is a dish best served cold. Her vision of Li asks if she has the patience to wait. Connie says this time she does because the longer Gabi thinks that Stefan was faithful while she was in the slammer, the more delicious it’s going to be when she finds out he was tangling in the sheets with his co-worker. Connie thinks she will help Gabi and Ava get past their differences and start to get along, so when it all goes sour, it will be almost as good as what happened with Charlemagne and Cassandra on Body and Soul which she mentions being on YouTube. Connie talks about how fun it will be watching Gabi and Ava bond, knowing that she can destroy them whenever she wants. Connie decides it’s time for bed and reveals the vision of Li that she has been talking to is actually a life-sized cardboard cutout of Li.

Johnny tells Chanel that he wishes there was more he could do for Rafe and Gabi. Chanel says being a good friend is a lot but Johnny says it doesn’t feel like a lot. Chanel encourages him being a good director and a great person. Johnny says he’s inspired by an even better person in Chanel as they kiss. After they head to bed, Johnny says he’s going to stay up and watch some videos on YouTube of Body and Soul to prepare himself for working on the show. Chanel jokes about Johnny’s work being watching TV. Chanel then offers to watch with him because she loves the show, so Johnny opens up his laptop.

Alex tells Stephanie that he’s so sorry as she just lost the guy she loved while he’s complaining about losing his inheritance. Stephanie understands he didn’t know. Alex calls it an incredible tragedy. Stephanie adds that especially since he seemed to be getting his life together. Alex asks if it could’ve been an accidental overdose. Stephanie says that his alter, Bobby, left a note. Alex asks if that means Bobby was the one who took the pills. Stephanie says somehow that makes it even worse. Stephanie knows it sounds strange, but she doesn’t think any of this is what Everett wanted because of his terrible disorder. Stephanie cries that Everett was a good person that didn’t deserve any of this.

Paulina tells Jada that she can only imagine how confusing and painful this whole ordeal has been. Jada admits it’s not something she expected. Paulina admits she’s grateful there’s no longer a violent criminal on the loose. Jada says she’s trying to take comfort in that. Paulina encourages that Jada did her job under the worst of circumstances. Jada says it doesn’t feel like that, arguing that Rafe should be here but he’s not because of a man that she brought in to his life. Paulina assures that Rafe won’t see it that way. Paulina then tells Jada to take the rest of the day off and go home. Jada agrees but says she should first call Gabi as she doesn’t know about Everett yet. Jada hopes Gabi will find some comfort in knowing the man that hurt her brother is off the streets. Paulina tells Jada to hang in there as she exits her office.

Ava tells Gabi that since she already signed the papers, she can go. Ava wishes them a Happy Anniversary and tells Gabi that she will see her at the office tomorrow as she exits the Bistro. Stefan tells Gabi that those papers must have been pretty important if everyone’s tracking her down to sign them. Gabi feels it was below Ava’s pay grade and hopes it wasn’t too awkward for him when Ava showed up. Gabi then gets a call from Jada, who says she’s sorry to bother her on her anniversary but asks if she can talk for a minute. Gabi says of course and asks if it’s about Rafe. Jada informs Gabi that she got some new information that she thinks will bring her some closure.

Chanel and Johnny discuss the storylines on Body and Soul. Chanel remarks that the characters lead some crazy lives while Johnny asks if it’s any different than the Days of their Lives, pointing out that they thought EJ’s baby was dead when it turns out he was just adopted by Eric and Sloan and then it turned out to actually be Eric and Nicole’s baby, not EJ’s at all. Johnny brings up what Theresa did to Alex in letting him think he was the heir of the Kiriakis fortune. Chanel hopes that Alex has somebody to lean on.

Stephanie thanks Alex and says she definitely wasn’t expecting to cry on his shoulder tonight. Alex guesses they are even since she was there for him on the night that his wedding absolutely exploded. Alex tells Stephanie that he’s really sorry about Everett. Stephanie says she appreciates that. Stephanie says it’s getting late so they should probably head back to their apartments. Alex calls it convenient to be neighbors since they can come here and go back in one car. Alex says he’ll find the waiter to take care of the check, insisting that it’s on him so Stephanie thanks him.

Jada goes to the hospital and sits at Rafe’s side, telling him that Bobby was pretending to be Everett all along as he obviously didn’t want him around. Jada cries that she’s so sorry and that she wouldn’t believe any of this if she hadn’t lived it. Jada repeats that she’s so sorry and that she wishes she knew what he was capable of so she could’ve protected Rafe. Jada declares that at least now they have the case closed and he’s gone, so now all she wants to do is focus on Rafe coming back to them.

Gabi tells Stefan that she can’t believe this Bobby/Everett is the one who stabbed Rafe. Stefan points out that at least he’s dead though. Gabi isn’t sure that makes her feel any better since it does make Rafe any more likely to wake up. Gabi complains that getting a phone call out of the blue feels so unsatisfying as she’ll never get to see Bobby brought to justice or get to confront him face to face. Stefan points out that at least he did pay and that he’s dead, so justice was served in that respect. Stefan then declares that the person who hurt Rafe can never do it to anyone ever again.

Connie finishes her glasses of wine and takes her cardboard cutout of Li to bed.

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